24 July 2019

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Nelson Weekly

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Wednesday 24 July 2019

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Earth Hub launches

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Nathan Haines returns

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Lax landlords create insulation backlog Kate Russell Reporter

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A local insulation installer is frustrated that the lack of uptake from Nelson landlords to insulate

their rentals has led to a backlog - despite them having plenty of warning. From July 1, ceiling and underfloor insulation must be installed in all rentals, where possible. Failure to comply may

lead to a fine of up to $4,000 for landlords with penalties of up to $1000 for property managers. Landlords were given a generous three-year grace period to meet the requirements, after the last National government passed

the law change in response to concerns that many rentals did not provide warm, dry and safe accommodation. But owner of Absolute Energy, Paul Brockie, says despite having three years, many Nelson

landlords left it until the last minute. So far, they have insulated over 2000 rentals in the region to meet the new legislation and have been

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Nelson loses trolley derby to Richmond

Matt McCrorie

Nelson’s iconic Trolley Derby has found a new home in Richmond, after struggling to get local support to make the event happen. The derby began in Nelson in the 1950s and grew into a huge event, bringing people from all round the region to the top of Collingwood St. Generations of Nelsonians grew up building and racing trolleys down the street. But, as of next year, Richmond will be the derby’s new location. The derby came and went several times over the decades before being revived in 2002, lasting 16 years. The derby was organised by the Nelson Trolley Club, who took over the event in 2010. It was sponsored by South Canterbury Finance for a few years and Fresh Choice before that. However, the event stalled last year, unable to get sponsorship from local businesses. After a two-year absence, organisers

Tim Bayley with his trolley on Upper Queen Street Richmond, the new home of the iconic trolley derby. Photo: Matt McCrorie.

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