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This week an informal When 2010 began, meeting of the four Hope Domain neighRichmond ward coun- bour Murray Kerr says cillors will sift through even in his wildest a pile of public submis- dreams he couldn’t imsions with regard to agine the drama which the final resting place would soon unfold and of the now infamous dominate his life and Maitai Lodge at Hope burn up much of his Domain. time and enThese will ergy over sevthen be reeral months. ferred these “And if someto the next one had said C ommuI’d be standnity Services ing for counmeeting on cil election November 18 this year I when a deciwould have sion may be said you’ve made. got to be mad, Hope resident C ommunity Murray Kerr. why would I services mando that?” ager Lloyd Kennedy Murray says in retsays, “It wouldn’t be rospect he would refair to expect the four ply, “Because I was Richmond (ward) prepared to walk the councillors to make talk over the lodge isa call on their own as sue and the matter of two of them are new council’s lack of public and haven’t had any consultation.” prior involvement in Murray sparked what the lodge matter.”

Continued on page 3.

Brian Thornalley wearing an Eagles’s jersey, tackles Ant Holder who he took to the USA to play rugby in the mid 1990s.

Photo: Craig Goodman.

Local coach to look after US rugby team If the biggest turn-up since David killed Goliath occurs and the United States Eagles rugby team somehow defeat the All Blacks to take home the William Webb-Ellis Trophy next year, Brian Thornalley can be held a smidgen responsible by bewildered New Zealand rugby fans.

But the Champion Road resident, who subject to NZRU’s expected tick of approval will be the USA team liason officer when they come to Nelson to play Italy next year, has only been one of many New Zealand rugby men to coach, develop and ultimately improve the sport in North America in recent

decades.

Brian says, “By 1993 the US rugby organization was keen to step up its development of the sport so they placed some adverts calling for coaches from the leading rugby countries - South Africa, Australia and New Zealand in particular. I’d been coaching Marist seniors

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Rules surrounding the sale and use of fireworks have tightened in recent years, resulting in less fires and fewer injuries. Sales of fireworks are now restricted to a four day window and to those 18 and over.

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“The cost of fireworks has taken private shows out of most people’s reach. Public displays are OK but for one night only I think.”

“I did get a few of the fizzy ones this year, not the bangers which upset animals, and I do check with my neighbours first to make sure I’m not going to annoy them.”

“We have horses which luckily don’t get too worked up but our friends sit out with their horses at nights during the fireworks to make sure they stay calm.

“I prefer to see Guy Fawkes limited to organized public shows and for one night only.”

Dumping old medicines best prevention Queen St Pharmacy proprietor Andrew Morris says his clients and the general public have handed in pills and potions up to 22 years past their due date for disposal.

“We’ve got unused bottles and packets of medication dated 1988 being brought in. It is a concern that these have been left sitting around for so long.

In the wrong hands many of these prescription medicines can be used for mischief,” says Andrew.

During November, Nelson Bays Primary Health is repeating its Disposal of Unwanted Medicines through Pharmacies (DUMP) campaign. Pharmacy facilitator Carline Allen says, “I am asking people to spring-clean their cupboards and return all old, out-of-date, unwanted or unused medicines to any pharmacy in the Nelson Bays region for safe disposal.”

Queen St Pharmacy pharmacist Brad Collins, right, reads a label which indicates this medicine should have been dumped 20 years ago. With him is pharmacy proprietor Andrew Morris.

Local coach to look after Eagles Continued from page 1. and unbeknown to me my wife (Ngaere) and son (Carl) sent my resume to America.”

Brian was flattered to receive six offers from various American clubs, the most attractive from San Francisco’s Golden Gate Club where Northland legends Brian and Ken Going were coaching.

As would become their policy Brian and Ngaere took a prominent local player with them (Nick Firth being the first) for each new season, among these were Ben Homan, Colin Lott, Steffan James, Peter Nicholls and Ant Holder.

While Ant was at the Austin club where Brian coached for several seasons he was selected to the US Eagles national squad but decided “the training itinerary in particular was too ridiculous and demanding in terms of how far you were expected to travel.”

Playing rugby in America was an experience and adventure he will always treasure, as he does his wife Stacey who he met among the ranks of the Austin women’s rugby team.

With so many New Zealanders involved in American rugby it was inevitable Brian would come up against some familiar faces and his Austin team played and beat current Waimea

Old Boys forwards coach Rik Taikato’s Dallas Reds during the 1995 season.

By the time the Thornalleys finished hopping back and forth across the Pacific in 2002 Brian had certainly made his mark, lifting clubs from the doldrums and mediocrity into regular championship title contention. “I think I’ve done my dash now though,” says Brian. “You’ve got to keep your finger on the pulse because the game changes so much and even in helping coach the Garin College players in the past two seasons I’m still learning new things.”

Tasman Rugby Union CEO Peter Barr says, “Because of Brian’s association with and understanding of rugby in the USA, and his obvious good organisation and communication skills, we’ve recommended his appointment to NZRU as USA team liason officer in Nelson.

Subject to confirmation Brian says, “I’m really looking forward to the job. I’ll be able to relate to a lot of where and what their players and management come from and it (World Cup) will be just such an exciting time for rugby fans in the Nelson region.”

Footnote: Waimea Old Boys player Junior Sifa is likely to be a part of the USA’s World Cup squad.

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Judgement Day is nigh for Maitai Lodge Continued from page 1. has been Tasman district’s most contentious issue of the year when he reacted with indignation at the Maitai Lodge being plonked near his back boundary fence without any prior notice, obscuring mountain views, blocking late afternoon sunshine and leaving him prone to a number of other possible disadvantages in future, as well as affecting his property’s resale value.

No-one will be more interested in and affected by the outcome than Murray, but he says, “I won’t be treating this as case of someone wins and someone loses. This will either be a win for both sides or a devastating loss for both sides – council and the public alike.”

“If the committee is prepared to swallow its pride, hop off its high horse and admit, we were wrong and now we want to put it right, that won’t just be a victory for my neighbours and I, that will be a huge triumph for the TDC and the all-important consultation process which was totally lacking here in the first place,” says Murray.

He goes on to stress, “I’m not a stirrer and I’m not a protestor by nature. I’m just an ordinary kiwi bloke who has the backbone to stand up for what I believe in and it happens to be justice in this instance. They say an Englishman’s home is his castle and so is mine. If people think I’m out of order sticking up for myself and my neighbours’ rights, and in fact all the Tasman residents’ rights to be consulted about what’s going on that affects them, then perhaps I’m living in the wrong district.”

He says ideally he would like to see the Lodge moved to the area between the tennis courts and the hall, “where it would been if council staff were up with the play.”

“If that happens this year could close with a double celebration. Christmas and me shaking Richard’s hand and saying ‘congratulations, a lesson was learned this year which was taken on board and will give your council a huge amount of public respect and credibility in future’.”

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Property developer puts faith in bright future at Brightwater Wai-iti resident Dale Ewers says his family the first floor,” says Dale. trust has begun what is probably the big- One of a large family who were raised on gest and most significant commercial and the Neudorf Saddle in the Moutere Hills residential development Brightwater has and are prominent among the region’s logseen for a long time. ging industry, Dale saysm whatever you “By August- September next year we’ll do in business you’ve got to have the lohave 10 commercial units and cal community’s support and 10 residential flats, hopefully all interests at heart while working occupied, in our building comfor your own benefit. plex in the main street,” says “It works both ways or not at all.

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For example when we wanted Two of the six bays facing Elthe old buildings cleared from lis Street have already been the building site we invited the snapped up for a café which fire brigade to burn them as a will open out onto an attractive practice exercise. They were courtyard and Dale says he’s happy and so were we.” in discussion with prospective Dale says when construction tenants of other ground floor began recently a few wags bays which are ideal for com- Dale Ewers sees teased the curious locals with mercial and retail purposes. complex as invest- signs such as ‘Watch this space Four more bays face Charlotte ment in village.

– Destiny Church coming soon’ Lane. and ‘KFC is on its way’.

“These have been designed so He believes the style of the new that larger concerns can take two or three building fits in with a complex of combays if they wish. We’ve been encour- mercial concerns across the lane which aged to do this development because in- includes his own Moutere Logging headdications are positive for the future of the quarters, Hydraulink, DC Repairs and a Brightwater district and with business stock agent’s base. growth comes people so it makes sense to Charlie Harwood is the principal building build up and put accommodation units on contractor and Dales says, “I’m very grate-

James Carter, owner of A1 Concrete Pumping (sub-contractor to Charlie Harwood) shows his four year-old son Johnny how he pours the footings for the new building complex in Brightwater. ful to TDC staff who have been very supportive of this project and have made the

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Pump Shed Pete reveals the meaning of life

Peter Stewart says you haven’t lived until you’ve ridden a motorbike into the sunset of the seemingly endless expanse of Nevada.

The 55 year-old potter, affectionately known as Pump Shed Peter after an iconic old petrol bowser which sits next to his Redwood Valley studio and workshop, has only in recent years found the real meaning of life. He has decided to share his discovery for the price of a book.

“For a long time I’ve considered myself to be as talented at writing as working with clay and I’ve had some high praise and encouragement from people who know,” says Pete.

So wanting to bore this untapped well of literary ability and share his exhilarating experiences in America’s mid-west, Pete has published Shadows on the Loneliest Roads; Shadow being a reference to the model of Honda motorbikes he and his beloved Santa Cruz-based park ranger girlfriend roll away on for three months of each year.

Peter says, “In 2007 I had a midlife crisis so decided buy to a Triumph Bonneville, and while sitting on the toilet I read a magazine Pumpshed Pete, aka Peter Stewart, planning his next motorbike trip to the United article about a motorbike tour you could on through Canada and 15 of the United States. Photo: Craig Goodman.

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Do the people of Richmond want to be recognised throughout New Zealand and possibly the world (through the tourist industry) for this sordid kind of publicity, to lock up our virgins because they are in danger of being raped? As a responsible and law-abiding resident I do not want to be connected in any way to this kind of frightening and alarming advertising.

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Sir, My thanks to Waimea Weekly for publishing the summary of amalgamation by Tasman District Councillor Judene Edgar (Oct 27) I was always under the impression there would be an objective analysis that we could all submit on.

As Judene points out there will be just one council for the combined area.

“No other options” That’s not what I understood at the outset of the review.

I for one don’t want all of the decisions about what happens in our region controlled by a Nelson majority council. At present under TDC remote settlements struggle for representation as was evident at the imminent closure of the Joan Whiting rest home. My expectation at the time was for a lot more urban support. I now have the impression amalga-

mation will overwhelm rural representation, particularly in the aftermath of Mayor Miccio’s ‘take’ on how the next three years will shape up.

Aldo Miccio made no mention of the district at large that he is keen to amalgamate with.

No mention of concern by Aldo of the $43.2M projected increase of council debt over the next three years.

No mention by Aldo of the long-awaited replacement water and sewer mains.

However he did say, “I hope we can get in behind a chairlift project up one of Nelson’s hills.”

There was no mention of the chairlift at election time.

After reading his ‘take’ on how the next three years will shape up I can’t help but think amalgamation is just another word for takeover.

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Peter says that trip changed him forever, charging all his senses as he could never have imagined, triggering a voracious appetite for further adventure. “I was reborn – everything is new and exciting.”

Pete says, “What really appealed to me about the American mid-west was fueled by my childhood wonder; I grew up on cowboy western films. I visited the spot where Doc Holliday shot his last victim and I looked into an old mirror and wondered if Kit Carson (America’s most famous frontiersman) had stared at the same glass; it was an awesome feeling.”

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“This first book is about my amazing ride through Nevada and I’ve already got plans to write a second book based on the magical journey which is the Oregon Trail,” says Pete, pumped up with adventurer’s spirit.

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Ken and Glennis Weaver watched in awe as wood chopper Jason Wynyard made the chips fly.

Allan McLaren, Keth Watene and Ray Piggott at the logger sports.

Steph and Dan Ashdown were at Emma’s 21st birthday party.

Chris Tait, John Allan, Dave Birdling, Patrick Adamson, John Oakley and Sandra Birdling study the Melbourne Cup form guide at Club Waimea.

Colleen Blake, Julie and Robert Bryant, Beverley Head and Sarah Coldicott (in front) at Emma’s 21st.

Renae Schultz, Ester Corbett and Toni Baigent at Higgins Park.

Karla Bradley, Jess Packer, Emma Blake, Charlotte Arts, Jacquetta Morrell and Melissa Puklowski at the 21st.

A big crowd turned up at Higgins Park, home of Pigeon Valley Steam Museum, on the weekend to watch an exciting programme of logging sports including world champion axeman and chainsaw exponent Jason Wynyard. His massive purpose-built saw had too much grunt for the chain, breaking it after cutting only one round during an exhibition.

Emma Blake celebrated her 21st birthday with family and friends at Waimea Old Boys Clubrooms last Friday evening.

Last Tuesday was Melbourne Cup Day and as usual many Club Waimea members headed along to their club for an afternoon of fun and racing action on TV. If you’re having a party to celebrate a special occasion or attending a social gathering, phone me on 0275 326461 so I can take some pics to share with our readers.

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Lilly, Fynn, Billie and Samuel (all in the Payne family) watched the Chokerman’s Race at Higgins Park

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Kelly gangs fight out finish of Chokerman Race

Rex Kelly, who organized the Chokerman Race aged to pip workmates, Willie Waldron’s foursome and take home the prizes. in the Logging Sports at Wakefield’s A feature of the weekend was the apHiggins Park, says he couldn’t be more pleased with the way the weekpearance Jason Wynyard who holds end’s events unfolded. multiple world records in wood chop“I’m overwhelmed by the enthusiasm ping, crosscut and chain-sawing. His $18,000 purpose-built 300CC chainof all the competitors and the large saw proved too powerful for the origicrowd’s attendance and reaction to the competition was unbelievable. The nal chain, snapping it after cutting just crowd was going wild as the competione round. tions went down to the wire and I had Rex says luckily Richmond Equiplots of positive feedback on the weekment Centre supplied a replacement Chokerman race end and since,” says Rex. which allowed Jason to prove his In the Chokerman’s Race it came winning captain superior skills in front of an awe-inspired crowd. down to the two Brightwater-based “It was a great weekend; very exciting and well World Champion Jason Wynyard in action at Higgins Park over Kelly gangs, K1 and K2.

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Tapawera School holds dress rehearsal for big show A cute and extremely playful golden labrador answering to ‘Teko’ stole the show at Tapawera Area School Pet Day. This is a dress rehearsal for January’s huge Tapawera Show.

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Pet Day featured the usual domestic animals while a donkey and black swan were among the more exotic entries.

It was well attended by animal owners who are all dedicated volunteers on the Tapawera Show Committee.

The children formed several groups which interacted and learnt interesting facts about the animals represented at each station.

The students were all encouraged to bring their pets to the show in January.

Show president Daniel Newport said, “I must thank Tapawera Area School students and their teachers and the local playcentre who attended this fun occasion, what a fantastic bunch to share such

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Daniel promises January’s show will feature some novel events such as dog races, steeple chases and best dressed pet contests, with great prizes up for grabs,.

His wife Natasha says, “I was surprised at how many students were comfortable with the dogs, particularly the care and affinity that the boys had with these animals.”

Club committee member Shirley Roeske, whose property the event is held on opposite the school, said “The pet day provides an excellent opportunity for children to learn about rural life and the care of and proper use ofvarious farm animals.”

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Kokopelli the Clown set for Santa Parade

Jimu Grimmett has spent the past six months on a wild adventure abroad, soaking up the sweet sights and sounds of distant shores.

It wasn’t all plain sailing however. Jimu, also known as Kokopelli the Clown, was knocked off his bike, breaking his shoulder and thumb. Always the optimist, 81 year-oldJimu is thankful to be alive and recovering in time to be performing at the Richmond Santa Parade on November 27 from noon.

Jimu adventures are chronicled on blog site, visionariblog.blogspot

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Business update Local historian Peter Kearns aknowledges the prolific Beach family which contributed much to Richmond society.

Do you want your kids to have fun after school? Are you looking for easy, professional after school care? The ASB Aquatic Centre’s new Chill Out After School Programme is perfect for your family!

Just like our B-Active Kids Holiday Programme, our After School Programme is about being active, healthy and having loads of fun! The programme runs from 3 – 6pm Monday to Friday.

Each afternoon the kids will be picked up from school and brought back the Aquatic Centre to have some afternoon tea and get into some homework. After this, there will be an awesome activity for them to get involved in. These activities vary across the week and will include sports, swimming, arts and more.

Our supervisors are friendly and fun, as well as, professional and experienced. They will make your kids time with us enjoyable and safe!

Spaces are limited in this programme so enroll now by contacting Kim Rollason-Nokes on 543 9755 or kimrollason-nokes@clmnz.co.nz. It’s time to let the fun begin!

The Beach family was wellknown, greatly respected and extraordinarily numerous. Mr & Mrs John Beach had 16 children.

On October 20, 1956 ten of the surviving 11 attended as past pupils the Richmond School Centenary held at the current school in Cambridge Street. For such an occasion surely that must have been quite an unique occasion in New Zealand school reunion Wilfred Beach and Herb Lusty at the Salisbury Rd building history. For the occasion one can Lusty, builder contractor, his premises situated see from the photo both the period they attend- in the past in Salisbury Road alongside a promied the school and from where they had came to nent stone constructed dwelling. This dwelling participate in the Centenary. Maurice (Maurie), remains today just to the Nelson side of the Clarence (Clarrie) and Wilfred (Wilfie had each recently installed traffic lights on the corner of lived in houses that still stand in Richmond to- Salisbury Road and Talbot Street. day.

Wilfred worked for Herb Lusty prior to going to Victor was the only surviving brother not able to World War One in 1914-18 when during active attend the celebrations. service he was wounded at Passchendaele, being Wilfred, Percy and Maurice all were at similar shot in his chest and left arm requiring hospitimes members of the Richmond Fire Brigade talisation in Florence. Following his return after with Wilfred and Maurice earning 25 year ser- the war, Wilfred married Herb Lusty’s sister in vice awards.

1922 and was employed by W E Wilkes Ltd unWilfred is also shown in the photo in front of H til retirement.

Ten members of the Beach family of 16 (sons and daughters of the late Mr and Mrs John Beach) the youngest of whom left Richmond School in 1916. This photo was taken at the Richmond School centenary celebrations in 1956. Front row from left: Bert, Amy, Maude, Wilfred and Edric. Back row: Gilbert, Percy, Maurice, Raymond and Clarence.

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Wintec Bachelor of Applied Social Sciences (Counselling or Social Work) Certificate in Counselling and Social Work You are invited to attend one of two information sessions to introduce these programmes for 2011 to help You:

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Where: F102, F Block, NMIT, Collingwood Street Entrance Closing date for applications 30th November 2010 Contact People: Dale Bennett - Programme Leader of Social Services 546 9175 ext 720 Email: Dale.Bennett@nmit.ac.nz Margaret Muir - Administrator for Social Services 546 9175 ext 727 Email: Margaret.Muir@nmit.ac.nz It will be helpful to bring your questions to discuss directly with staff and current students.

Relevant documents will be available to view over refreshments.

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Locals pitch in to bolster medical supplies in Pacific Islands

Watching TV may cause square eyes but it certainly has improved medical facilities in some parts of the South Pacific.

Local engineer Graham Gardiner felt inspired to join the South Pacific Moana Hospital Trust (SPMHT) after watching a documentary on Close Up. “I thought, I’ve got some skills and contacts through my work which could be useful in that cause, so I got involved,” says Graham.

The object of the SPMHT, of which Graham is one of the three trustees is to gather as much hospital equipment as possible, containerize it and send it to needy areas of the South Pacific where medical supplies are scarce. This includes anything which can be useful, not only medical tools but furniture such as beds, side tables, commode chairs, incubators, sheets, bandages and general tools to repair existing buildings and equipment. Most of this equipment is sourced from local rest homes, hospitals, medical facilities, and local businesses, usually items surplus to requirements or due for replacement.

To date 23 container loads of all sorts of equipment have been sent to Tonga, most from Auckland, the last used to set up a first aid room at the girls college in the capital, Nuku’alofa.

SPMHT is now extending its aid to other parts of the South Pacific with a container of supplies recently unloaded and installed at Aitutaki in the Cook Islands under Graham’s supervision. “The local doctor was tickled pink to see the supplies,” says Graham. Ex-pat Richmond man Alan Mills, who runs a café/bar on the island, helped fundraise and organize donations with other expats for the project.

Graham says, “We’ve done a lot for Tonga (and will do more) but now realize there is as great and even more

need for medical facilities and supplies in Samoa, which has been ravaged by tsunami. At one place, Fusi, there are 14,000 residents who live 40 minutes or more away from their closest medical help so we’re working to set up a loan equipment con-

tainer there,” says Graham.

While SPMHT is recognized as a charitable trust in Tonga and gets exemption from import duties, Graham says there is some work to do yet with the Samoan Government so funds raised for medical help aren’t spent

on administration.

Graham says $4500 has already been raised locally for the effort in Fusi village and he would like to say thanks for the help given by so many local individuals, groups and businesses towards the efforts of the Trust.

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The Wakefield community is all set to celebrate with the official opening of the brand new Wakefield Volunteer Fire Station. ‘The new station is a great asset, not just to the brigade members, but to the whole community,’ say Chief Fire Officer Simon Ladley. ‘We would like to invite everyone to come down and join us at the opening. We’ll be open to the public from 1.30 to 3.30pm with brigade members offering fire safety advice, free giveaways for the kids and taking people on a tour through operational areas of the station not usually accessible to the public.’

The building will be officially opened by David McFarlane QSM, on behalf of the NZ Fire Service Commission in a public ceremony starting at 10-30pm.

‘The construction of the new station has been a huge undertaking, but one that has gone really smoothly. With a great team of contractors working on it, and support from the wider Wakefield community, the transition has been pretty smooth,’ says Simon.

The brigade moved out of the old station building in April and relocated to temporary premises in the Pigeon Valley Sawmill owned by Ted Malcolm. Situated just 600 metres up the road from the station, the temporary home proved ideal with room for both appliances and also for the firefighters to train indoors, although this proved rather chilly during the winter months.

Once the station had been vacated, work started in earnest with the demolition of the old building. Interestingly enough, during the course of the demolition, it was discovered that the station was built on foundations that went much deeper than expected – perhaps this is one of the reasons why the Wakefield Brigade has always been one of the strongest in the region!

The new station is considerably larger, with a bigger appliance bay, a separate locker room for firefighting gear, and more office, meeting and training rooms. It also has extra space for operational facilities and, whereas the old station doors opened almost straight onto the footpath, this building has been set further back allowing the trucks to be parked outside the appliance bay without protruding onto the street.

One of the most important improvements is that the new Wakefield Volunteer Fire Station will have the option of being generator powered, making it self sufficient if there is any power outage. ‘Wakefield is a very strategic station, covering a huge area, and all of the upgrades have been made with that in mind,’ states CFO Ladley. ‘If we were to experience a significant event where the area is isolated, a civil defence emergency for example, then our station would be used as the base for all of the emergency services and with the new facilities, we would be able to cope with that.’

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Without doubt the most valuable asset of any fire brigade is its team of volunteers. Wakefield Volunteer Fire Brigade currently has 17 dedicated members. ‘These people do an outstanding job, attending regular training sessions, assisting at community events and attending incidents in their area, which can range from fires to motor vehicle accidents and assisting St John at high priority medical incidents.’ says CFO Ladley. ‘Our firefighters all belong to an amazing family in its own right, with a great sense of comradeship and they couldn’t do it without the support of their family, All Concrete Work friends and employers. We are here to protect our - Driveways - Imprinted Concrete community and what they value. Belonging to a - Paving - Concrete Placing and Finishing Specialising in Commercial Floors fire brigade is the way these people give back to their local community and we are grateful to each “Congratulations Wakefield and every one of them for their dedication and on your new Fire Station” commitment.’ The Wakefield Volunteer Fire Brigade averages approx 120 callouts per year. If you are interested in becoming a volunteer firefighter, talk to one of Wakefield’s brigade members or Email: h-hconcrete@xtra.co.nz contact Simon Ladley on 027 257 7786.

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“No way is this the end” smiles Suzanne Max from Stonehurst. “What we are doing is just closing down the horse trekking side of our business to concentrate on developing our comprehensive equine agistment centre”. Suzanne also wants to point out that the “Riding Centre” owned by Lori Nalder, is still operating and going strong and is available for pony rides and lessons. For those still wanting to go horse trekking we are endorsing our friends from The Baton Run Horse Treks based on the edge of The Kahurangi National Park.

The new agistment centre offers horse owners a facility to keep their animal long or short term in an environment that is safe, healthy and stimulating for the horse, surrounded by not only other horses, but being looked after by qualified caring staff in a rural environ- Owners Suzanne and Laurence Max, a lifetime in horses ment. Having great places to ride like 5km son can buy a horse, place it at the great environment of river boundary or 20kms of farm trails plus the at the agistment centre in Haycock road and simply different types of arenas is a unique opportunity for enjoy it! Suzanne and husband Laurence along with people who keep their horse at Stonehurst. “De- a team of experienced staff have a lifetime of horse mand for something like this has grown and we see experience and really enjoy seeing others enjoying a great future in it” said Suzanne. This style of horse their horses. care is particularly well suited to urban families who All horses at Stonehurst are offered: want the pleasure of owning a horse but do not have Daily inspection by experienced staff either the land or the contacts needed to keep their • Quality grazing and hay horse. “We take the stress out of horse ownership” • Individual feeding programmes available says Suzanne and “because of the numbers of people • Safe fencing, water and shelter already keeping their horses here we can keep our • Complete animal health and hoof care provided as prices low”. Basically a family in Richmond or Nel- required

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Whether you’re highly experienced or just getting into riding you will associate with like minded horse owners. There is a club culture developing that creates a lot of opportunities for fun, learning and good times with your horse.

Part of this diversification means the trek horses and associated equipment will be auctioned

by PGG Wrightson. The sale will be held at the Haycock Rd property on Saturday the 27th of November starting at 1 pm. “It will be really sad to see these much loved horses sold but what we are hopeful for is that local folk will buy the horses and keep them here at our new facility” says Suzanne.

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MEN IN BUSINESS The Freeview Man With analogue due to be turned off soon, Don spends a big part of his job supplying and installing Freeview. Although marketed as being DIY friendly, in reality Freeview requires a bit of experience and know-how to get it just right. The same can be said for home theatre installations - it’s not just child’s play getting the flat screen at the right height and finding somewhere to put all those cables.

“Even a monkey could do it,” are often famous last words uttered before people get in Don Clementson a right pickle. Don can talk you through it on the phone, or come and see you. So call Don the expert to get your TV viewing sorted for the summer on 0274 376 019. Don can also help sort out other TV and video related problems you might have, from programming and function setups to eliminating the problem of having an armful of remote controls where you are not sure which one does what!

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Dining Downtown Wakefield Chateau Rhubarbe is kicking of the summer with an amazing new chef, Graham Smith, who comes with heaps of experience and enthusiasm and has created a great new summer menu full of exciting dishes to make those beautiful sunny days perfect. Located in the main street of Wakefield, Chateau Rhubarbe offers you the perfect spot to enjoy the lovely rural setting, get out of the rat race, chill out and have a quiet meal. If you are based out that way, what better way to relax than to meet up with the locals at the local café and bar for a coffee and a delicious tasty treat.

Chateau Rhubarbe’s Black Board menu changes with the seasons ensuring you will always be surprised by the selection and you get the best of the delicious seasonal produce available. Treat yourself to something from their Breakfast Menu, available from 9am Tuesdays through to Sundays.

Group bookings are welcome, so call now to arrange a table or pop in for an experience to remember. You’ll find Chateau Rhubarbe at 6 Edward Street in Wakefield. Bookings can be made on 541 8747.

John’s Concrete Cutting Ltd is a local Brightwater business specialising in all aspects of concrete & asphalt cutting, hole drilling and floor grinding. John has a background of many years working in the concrete industry in Nelson-Tasman and uses his experience to provide professional service and quality workmanship. Being an owner operated business means that John can give clients friendly personal service with attention to detail. No job is too big or too small, from large industrial construction to roading work, driveways and small household jobs. Clients John Thomson include construction firms, builders, plumbers, electricians and private home owners and covers the wider Nelson Tasman region. John welcomes your calls at any time and will visit your site to make an inspection and offer advice and competitive pricing. Look out for John with his trademark red and white truck, always accompanied by his faithful co-driver Sassie (the Labrador!)

Why not hire it? It makes much more sense to hire something now and leave all of the associated costs and worry to the hire company. Cooper Hire in Brightwater is well worth considering.

Its owner/ operator, specializes in equipment for the farming sector, particularly the lifestyle block owners, as well as agricultural and horticulture businesses. “I have invested a lot of time and money into specialized top quality machinery,” says owner Mike Cooper. “A long term outlook is important and I find equipment does a better job when the gear is top quality.” The range is Mike Cooper varied: ride-on mower, tractor with driver and a huge range of attachments, trailers, bike spreader, log splitters and even portable yards. “I am adding equipment that meets my customers’ needs as I continue to expand” says Mike. You can also hire Mike. “I have done work with vineyards, particulary mowing, and I can do a good job in lawn presentation. It’s always nice to come home to manicured lawns.”

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Just a thought Bowaters are Back Adoption from the cross

Jesus made seven final statements nails cause nerve endings to send as He hung bleeding to death on shooting arrows of pain through his the cross 2000 years ago. Alongside naked and tortured body, Jesus is excruciating pain and profound for- concerned about an adoption. giveness for His murderers, Jesus “From that time on, this disciple made an often overlooked statement. took her into his home.” John 19:27 He looks at his grieving mother and Love really does know no bounds. best friend and says: Jesus’ love is truly strik“Dear woman, here is ing. Maybe it was this your son.” And he said striking love of Jesus to this disciple, “Here is that Mahatma Ganyour mother.” And from dhi was thinking about then on this disciple when he said: “I like took her into his home. your Christ, I do not like (John 19:26-27) your Christians. Your Jesus performs an imChristians are so unlike promptu adoption from your Christ.” the cross. He hands a Adoption, foster care mother to a son and a and welcoming others son to a mother. Inspite to a ‘home’ is a massive of incredibly incon- Pastor Steve Dunne, life – giving weapon in Richmond Baptist venient circumstances the hands of the people Church.

He creates a sense of who seek to display ‘home’ in the heart of love like Jesus’ on the daily, human life. earth today. In the face Jesus hurt for His grieving mother of the giants of abortion, absent faand friend. Jesus knew the feelings thers, narcissism, religiosity and the of loneliness and abandonment like ‘its all about me’ culture and church; any of us (se Heb.4:15, Matt 27:45- adoption is a beautiful medicine.

47). He operated perfectly in the The medicine of a life laid down to ‘spirit of adoption’ to bring medici- Jesus’ heart is so powerful. nal help at a point of need.

Mother Teresa said: “fight abortion Because God is love (1 John 4:16) by adoption and care for the mother. the Bible often has a lot to say about In this way we have saved thousands love. Love lays down its life for oth- of lives. We have sent this message ers: to clinics, hospitals, police stations: “This is how we know what love is: Please do not destroy [the life] of Jesus Christ laid down his life for us. these children, we will take care of And we ought to lay down our lives the children.” for our brothers.” (1 John 3:16) All around us children are in great It is fascinating that as Jesus is being need; 18000 murdered pre-born chilbrutally executed, nailed to a piece dren in New Zealand every year, tens of wood He performs an adoption. of thousands of abused and neglected At a time when His own agony and ‘post-born’ children. Divorce killing needs could have clouded His eyes, the inner core of children all across Jesus thinks of others. As the rusted the nation. Wasn’t it the same Jesus who said: “Suffer little children, and forbid them not, to come unto me” Matthew 19:14 Imagine what would happen to our nation if every single person who looked to ‘Jesus crucified’ caught His heart for adoption. Imagine what could happen as a “fountain of grace, flowing from Immanuel’s veins” flowed into us and into the heart of the unborn and unwanted.

Imagine if we caught the heart of Jesus for adoption. Imagine if every Mum and Dad made room for one more.

The Psalmist said years earlier “He sets the lonely in families, He is a father to the fatherless” (Psalm 68:5-6).

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John King is the new guy and will be recognized by a few of the locals. With over 30 years in the motor industry this likable, tall, smiley guy has a very contagious enthusiasm. An ex Nayland collage student with a real passion for American vintage and classic cars, an owner of a Harley motorcycle who loves pretty much all things kiwi, John looks forward to looking after Bowater customers both past and present from his new Headquarters in Mcglashen Ave. From new Toyotas to the great Signature range of pre-checked Toyota used cars John promises to be available “24-7.”

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Heyward Realty Ltd Real Estate News What’s happening in the market place?

Our Spring market has been different from anything that I have ever experienced. There are less buyers and less property for sale. They go hand in hand. The more properties that are for sale, the more buyers there are. It would appear that a larger percentage of home owners are staying put rather than upgrading their homes.

There are still people moving house but more of them have a genuine reason for moving rather than a whimsical reason.

They are people who need, rather than want a new home.

Hearing bus rolls in to town

Nelsonians were able to get a free hearing test last week as the Hear the World bus rolled into town, supported by Hearing Advantage. Pictured above, Anita Kraak, audiologist at Hearing Advantage with the Hear the World hearing testing truck gives Ken Warner, of Richmond, a free hearing test in the Warehouse car park last week.”

Rural lifestyle property is in strong demand. We have several buyers looking for the elusive ½ acre in the country around the $500,000 price range and we have experienced strong interest in a 3 hectare property in Lower Queen Street that has just come to the market.

If you are interested in knowing more about our real estate market, have a property that you would like to sell or would like to know more about our company’s innovative approach to marketing and selling then please call us. We treat all calls with the strictest of confidence.

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School gets up to monkey business A dress rehearsal of the dance extravaganza, ‘The Chimpanzees of Happytown’ was held in the Garin Gym by the students of Saint Paul’s Catholic School. This was attended by local pre-schools and residents of Stillwater Gardens. It was followed by two performances to the school community.

The children adapted the popu-

lar children’s story by Giles Andreae to music and dance with the guidance of John Phillips, the school’s specialist music teacher. A small entry fee has raised in excess of $1200 for Saint Paul’s in Dallington, Christchurch who lost their school in the earthquake and are currently housed in the Cathedral in Christchurch.

They will use the money to pay for an outdoor education program.

The show was an extraordinary dynamic dance experience thoroughly enjoyed by the wider school community. Every child in the school took part.

The teamwork and choreography dazzled and inspired those lucky enough to have seen it.

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From left, back: Andy Morris (Richmond Thistle), Jason Lavington, Andy Clover, Tony Watkins, Craig Merrion (Richmond Thistle), Mike Reilly (Richmond Thistle), Paul Evans. In front: Wayne Anderson (Richmond Thistle), Colin Chapman, Conrad Clements, Steve Fraser, Warren Ross, Bryson Moulton & Damien Hobbs.

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After much fundraising and hard training the Tasman Machinery Services Masters Football Team is heading off to the Pan Pacific Masters Tournament on the Gold Coast.

The team will be competing in the over 35 men’s division over the six days that the tournament is held, starting on Sunday.

The event is being run by Gold Coast Football Club and is being played at the home ground of Gold Coast United, Skilled Park.

This park is also home of the Gold Coast Titans who play in the NRL. At this stage there are 10 teams in the Tasman Machinery Services Masters Team division with the final to be played on November 13 after a round-robin series of matches.

It is expected the international competition will be very tough but Richmond Thistle player Andy Morris says “We’re as ready as we’ll ever be to put our best feet forward.”

The Tasman squad is made up from several teams within the Nelson region including the Third Division Champions Richmond Thistle who provide five players.

The team flies to Australia on Saturday.

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Waimea fight back for draw

By Richard Bell Taylors Contracting Wanderers had to take one more wicket to dismiss Waimea College and it only took seven balls before Joseph O’Connor had Martin King caught at short leg to end their 1st innings on 115; J O’Connor took 5-22 and Hayden Ingham 4-45.

Captain Dan Cooper enforced the follow on and they had early success with Tom Ingham caught in the gully for 4. This bought Sam Johnson to the crease and he rode his luck making a very aggressive 65 his was the last College wicket to fall as Brad Smith (166 no) and Tom Beaumont (117no) put Wanderers bowlers to the sword.

College declared at 369/2 leaving Wanderers 254 off 34 overs. Wanderers ended the day at 112/4 with Simon Wraight 58no and Gregory Field 33no.

The match ended in a draw with Wanderers earning 1st innings points.

Taylors Contracting Wanderers 1st innings 231; Waimea College 1st innings 115; Waimea College 2nd innings 369/2dec; Taylors Contracting Wanderers 2nd innings 112/4.

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WEDNESDAY 10 November 2010

First round of touch shows high skill levels

By Aleisha Hart A belated kick off to the Richmond Mall Touch did not dampen the spirits of 50 teams who all gathered for the opening night of what is the sister competition to the Tahuna touch module.

The weather was fine and the grounds were in magnificent condition despite some doubts as to their being ready in time to host this expanding competition.

The score lines in most grades were comparable making the games impartial, competitive and a thrill to watch for spectators supporting and enjoying touch from a different prospective.

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Tasman Tennis Centre coach Ngaire Calder shows Brightwater School student Tom Appleton how to hold the raquet correctly

Tennis NZ provides coaching at grass roots Students throughout primary schools in the Tasman-Nelson district are receiving expert tennis coaching under the Grasshoppers programme.

This is the Tennis NZ national initiative to introduce tennis to 5-10 year olds in schools throughout the country.

The Grasshoppers programme is a games based programme that focuses on fundamental skills and

provides a seamless integration in to the PE curriculum and directly links with children joining a national programme for tennis clubs.

Tasman Tennis Centre coach Ngaire Calder who s responsible for the Wakefield-Brightwater- tapawera district says, “Tennis New Zealand has provided the funding and every child in the schools which have embraced this programme receive four free lessons.

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module, has helped us promote a get active message to people in our community.

We are wanting to encourage people to come along and play and seek the benefits of contributing and being part of a team.

The passion and ability for touch in our community is improving by the year and we are excited to be apart of this leisure activity.

It was awesome to finally see our children’s teams out participating which complements Waimea Old Boys JAB success in the winter competition. There is no doubt that while touch is a great sport in its own right it does provide a valuable form of continuity for rugby union.

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Redpath gets top sports Emery champion of champions honour at Waimea

By Phillip Rollo New Zealand under-20 mens volleyball captain Jack Redpath took top honours at the Waimea College sports prize giving, taking home the Glue Family Cup for the greatest achievement in sport.

It was his leadership which took Jack across the line, captaining every team he was in, Waimea, South Islands, New Zealand Secondary Schools, as well as the U-20 side. “To captain an U-20 team as an 18 year-old is a very big achievement. He’s obviously a very good volleyballer, but his on-court leadership is outstanding,” says director of sport Daniel Hobbs. Jack was also named best setter and MVP at the Quandrangular tournament in Queensland.

1st XI cricket captain Connor Neynens received the Errol Beattie Cup for all round excellence in sport. Although Connor’s highlight was touring Sri Lanka with the U-18 Willow side, he was also a member of the 1st XI football team, the 1st XV rugby team and is the school shot put champion.

Hana Wilkinson took home the 1969 Girls Prefects Cup for general excellence in sport after starring in a wide variety of

sports. Hana is a key player in the Senior A volleyball team, as well making the Nelson senior women’s basketball and hockey teams. Hana was also named in the Junior Tall Ferns squad.

Waimea College sports team of the year went to the Senior Boys volleyball team who finished third in the New Zealand. Along side Jack, they had three more players involved in the New Zealand U-20 squad.

Daniel says the continued success of volleyball comes down to the outstanding coaches in the school, and credits Colin Redpath in the development of the players.

“We have successful athletes.

But behind them are very good, very dedicated coaches and managers who give up their time.”

While the majority of the New Zealand representatives will be finishing up at Waimea, the future is bright for each sporting team in the school. “Our teams are looking good for the next four years. Our girls hockey team, they made it in to the premier grade this year, so that’s another team on the rise. The continued development will look to carry on the chain up the ladder of success.”

Waimea College’s New Zealand Age Grade reps, from left back: Jack Redpath (Under-20 volleyball), Roy Ching (Under-20 volleyball), Bailey Pitcher (Under-17 volleyball), Tom Ingham (Under-18 basketball); middle row, Nick McCormick (Under-20 volleyball), Zoe Walker (Under-19 volleyball), Summe Roberts (Under-18 basketball); and in front is Nic Christie (Under-20 volleyball)

Analea Emery from the Tasman Golf Club was announced the National Winner of the Sue Bunt Salver at the recent Champion of Champions held at Greenacres recently.

The Sue Bunt Salver is organised annually by New Zealand Golf, sponsored by Srixon and is open to all women golfers holding a WGNZ 9-hole handicap who are playing members of a Member Club.

Each Club throughout New Zealand submits the lowest aggregate of two nett scores for this event to their District Association who then submit the best score from the District Clubs to NZ. For winning this award Analea received a golf bag and a special medal to acknowledge the significnce of her great win.

Meanwhile, the winning players from the Greenacres Women’s 18 hole Shootout held on Sunday at the Greenacres Golf Club were: outright winner was Roz McKeown; 2nd place was Sue Taylor; 3rd place was Dawn Graham; 4th place was Lois Birchfiled and 5th place was Pam McLean.

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Big Annual Two Day Booksale Activity Room, Elma Turner Library. Sat 4 Dec 10am-12.45pm, Sun 5 Dec 1pm-3.45pm. Fiction and non-fiction. Subjects range from local history to crafts and music. Organised by Friends of the Nelson Library.

Nelson Canoe Club Rolling & skills practice - Tuesday night pool sessions 7 - 8:30pm at Riverside Pool. Members with no instruction $5, Members with instruction $10, Non-members with no instruction $10, Nonmembers with instruction provided $20. Further information or book for instruction pooltraining@ nelsonkayakers.co.nz Nelson Tramping Club Nov 13-14. Big Bush, Glenhope. easy & medium.

Petrol $16. Mike 544 7955. Nov 13-14. Mt Fell. fit. $24. Bob 5488 257.c Nelson Alpine Garden Society Thurs 18 Nov, meet at Miyazu Gardens carpark at 8.45am. Bus trip to Okiwi Bay, ($15 per head) to see private gardens there. Nice day out. Bring lunch. Phone 5390 930 Carboot Sale at the Bush Reserve in Aniseed Valley, 14th of November, 9am-2pm,cancelled if wet.

Enner Glynn School Gala Nov 14 11am-2pm, 10 The Ridgeway, Stoke. Slip on your gummies, pop on your swandri and head along to our”Kiwi Dream” gala - a gala like it used to be... Come join in the fun -rain, hail or shine!

Community Christmas Market & Garage Sale Spring Grove Drill Hall on Sat 20 Nov 10am - 2pm.

Come and enjoy a day out in the country without stress. Wonderful crafts, food, plants and bargains. The Brighwater Playcentre are having a cake stall. Cost to sell $2. Contact Chrystal phone 021 1364592 “ Live Well Stay well” Wakefield.

A group for active seniors. Wakefield Village Hall. Tues Nov 16 9.45-11am. Speaker focusing on “How to take great photos with my digital camera” (bring your camera) Cost $3.00 enquires ph 5419693 Forest & Bird invite you to a presentation by Tony Whitaker “Biodiversity and Conservation in New Caledonia”.

Tony is a herpetologist and scientist and will be talking about lizards. - 10th Nov - 7:30pm - Tahunanui School Hall, Mutitai Street

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Forest & Bird Monster Fundraising Garage Sale. Trafalgar Centre - Sat. 13 Nov. 9am-4pm. Gold coin entry. All sorts! Helen 521 1148 Plunket Baby Bonanza THIS Saturday 13 November 2010, 9am – 12noon, Hope Hall, Main Road Hope. There will be over 50 stalls of second hand toys, clothes and other baby/ child orientated products. Entry $2.

Gifted Education Info Night Small Poppies (3-5yrs) and One Day School (612yrs) can help your bright child flourish! Information Evening for adults on 25 Nov from 7pm -9pm at Tasman Library Conf Room. Leanne 03-544-2788 or leanne.pressman@giftededucation.org.nz Favorite Hymn Sing-along 10am Wed 17th Nov (every 3rd Wednesday) Come along and sing some of those favorite Hymns Starts with morning tea at 10am, Favorite Hymn service 10.30~ 11.10am no charge, every one welcome, bring your friends. Richmond Church of Christ corner Croucher & Darcy Streets NMIT Graduate Show, You Are Here. An exhibition featuring a selection of studio work from graduating students of the Bachelor of Visual Arts and Design. A diverse and spectacular show from this all-female group of 17 artists.

Nov 13 – Dec 5 at The Suter Art Gallery. Floortalks Wed17 & 24 Nov 12.10pm Waimea Tramping Club Open Day - Sun 14 Nov, Browning Hut, easy, ph Katie 547 7850 or Hilary 547 3457. Sun 21 Nov, Mapua Tidal track, easy, ph Ian 544 9154 or Maria 541 8598.

Wakefield ‘Music N Motion’ for pre- schoolers and parents/caregivers. Methodist Church cnr Arrow and Edward Sts, 10 am every Thurs followed by a cuppa. $2 one child, $3 two or more. All Welcome Garden Trail Sat13 Nov 2010 10 am – 4 pm Ten great gardens for you to visit in the Richmond/Waimea Plains area. Tickets $10 each – available from Richmond Mall Office, Bay Nurseries, Big Trees and Place for Plants. Contact: 544 6910 or 544 7435 Housie 7pm Sat, 20 Nov, Warnes Stadium, Songer St, Stoke. 50 Houses, Super House, Raffle, Tea & Coffee free. Nelson Indoor Bowls fund raiser. Enquiries: Linda 544 9446.

River Safety Course Mountain Safety Council Course Sun 14 Nov. Theory & Practical session. Designed for; Trampers, Walkers, Mountaineers, Hunters etc. Application forms from Justin- justin.morrison@steelandtube. co.nz Phone Justin 03 543 7001 anytime.

Spring Dance 12 Nov 8pm Redwood Hall $20. TWO live bands,

The Boogie Train Blues Band & Sol Room - Supper - Cash bar - Raffles - Eftpos. Tickets available at: Rapunzel Clothing Co. in Richmond Mall, Appleby Playcentre 544 9775 or ph Marcus 027 5550 646.

All proceeds to Appleby Playcentre CC29022 Save a Whale this Summer Day course in Nelson to become a Marine Mammal Medic 28/11/10, 9am–4pm. More information contact Project Jonah www.projectjonah.org.nz/ call 09,3023106. Booking essential.

Tasman Talks Titles Book Group Do you enjoy reading and talking about books?

Then our Tasman Talks Titles book group might be what you’re looking for. Join us on Wed 17 Nov 3 – 4pm at Richmond Library.

Richmond Spinners and Weavers meet 9-30 2nd & 4 Thurs at Birch hall, Richmond Racecourse. Evening meeting on 2nd Mon of month at 7 pm All levels of skill welcome. Phone Diane ,5476517 for morning meetings,Anne5446330 for evening meetings.

Garden Trail Sat 13 Nov 2010 10 am – 4 pm Ten great gardens for you to visit in the Richmond/Waimea Plains area.Tickets $10 each – available from Richmond Mall Office, Bay Nurseries, Big Trees and Place for Plants. Contact: 544 6910 or 544 7435 Plunket Baby Bonanza Sat 13 Nov ‘10, 9am – 12md, Hope Hall, Main Road Hope. Over 50 stalls of second hand toys, clothes & other baby/child products. Entry $2.

Introducing God Part 2 Sunday@Seven, cafe church. Music, discussion, supper, questions about God. Nelson Cathedral, Sun 7, 7pm. Free, All welcome. Jude 548 1008 Waimarama Community Gardens Brook Valley – “Give a hand and learn a lot!” Experienced gardeners & volunteers meet every Friday 4 to 6 pm. Composting with Adrian – “Help & Learn!”, every second Thur 9.30 am, next session 18 Nov. Small amounts of compost available for those who help make it, please bring bag or container. All sessions are free, just turn up! Enquiries 548 4575 or waimarama@actrix.co.nz Gifted Education Info Night Small Poppies (3-5yrs) & One Day School (612yrs) can help your bright child flourish! Info Evening for adults on 25 Nov 7pm -9pm at Tasman Library Conf Room. Leanne 03-544-2788 or leanne.pressman@giftededucation.org.nz Richmond Laughter Yoga Stretch. Breathe. Laugh. Relax. Laughing is a natural antidote to stress. A unique investment in your health and well being. Mondays 9.15 -10.15. Tasman Recreational Resource Centre 9 Cambridge St, Richmond No booking needed. Bring a yoga mat or towel.$2 unwaged $5 waged. Ph Marion 021 145 3027

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Tasman Resource Management Plan (TRMP)

Temporary reservation and speed-limit uplifting for Waka te Tasman event at Kaiteriteri

Proposed Variations 68 to 70 and Proposed Change 17: Part IV: Rivers and Lakes Proposed Variations 1 to Change 10: Richmond West Development Area Summary of Decisions Requested by Submitters and Opportunity for Further Submissions Pursuant to Clause 7 of the First Schedule to the Resource Management Act 1991, Council has prepared summaries of decisions requested by persons who made submissions to the above proposed variations and proposed change to the Tasman Resource Management Plan.

The summaries of decisions requested by submitters are available for public inspection at the Richmond, Motueka and Takaka offices of Council. The summaries are also available on Council’s website www.tasman.govt.nz or can be emailed by contacting Pam Meadows, Ph. 03 543 8581, email pam@tasman.govt.nz. Copies of all original submissions (including submission point numbers) are also available for public inspection at Council offices.

Further Submissions Any person who represents a relevant aspect of the public interest or who has an interest in the proposed variations or change greater than the general public may make a further submission to the Council in support of or in opposition to the submissions received. Further submissions will be accepted by Council for a period closing at 4.00 pm on Monday 22 November 2010.

All submissions can be sent to Tasman District Council, Private Bag 4, Richmond, Attention: Manager Policy.

Further submissions must be in writing and must clearly indicate which parts of the original submissions are supported or opposed, with reasons. Further submissions must state whether or not the submitter wishes to be heard in support of his or her further submission and provide an address of the submitter for service.

All persons who make a further submission to the Council must, within five working days, send a copy of the further submission to the person or persons who made the original submission.

Forms for making further submissions are also available at the specified Council offices, on Council’s website or by contacting Pam (contact details above).

Hearings After further submissions have closed, Council will hold hearings into all submissions, and any person who made an original or a further submission may be heard on his or her submission.

Council will then consider and make decisions on all submissions and any person who made a submission who is not satisfied with Council’s decision will have a right of appeal to the Environment Court.

Information on the Further Submission Process For information on the process of making further submissions, please contact: Mary-Anne Baker, Ph. 03 543 8486 or Steve Markham, Ph. 03 543 8427.

Vegetation Control – Roadside Spraying in Rural Areas Registration of Non-Spray Areas Tasman District Council’s roading maintenance contractor is responsible for vegetation control within the road reserve. This includes the use of knock-down, residual and brushweed herbicides to remove vegetation growing in the roadway and around street furniture. The contractor is also responsible for control of pest plants and other noxious weeds such as gorse, fennel, hemlock, blackberry, broom, bracken, purple pampas grass and box thorn.

Residents can request that their rural property frontage not be chemically sprayed and instead undertake the vegetation control themselves. On approval Council will mark the no spray area with red marker pegs.

Rural residents who choose the “no spray” option must control the vegetation growth along their property frontage to ensure road users are not impeded and all roadside signs and markers are clearly visible. Vegetation height should not exceed 300mm. Any stormwater drainage ditches need to be kept clear of excess vegetation. At intersections vegetation must be kept well clear to ensure good sight lines for traffic using the intersection.

If you wish to apply for your property to be added to the “No Spray” list, please contact Robyn Scherer, Engineering Secretary, Tasman District Council, Ph. 03 543 8524 or email robyn.scherer@tasman.govt.nz

The Motueka Waka Ama Club has applied to Tasman District Council to run an event within the Kaiteriteri and Marahau areas on Friday 12 November and Saturday 13 November 2010. The planned races will have competing craft and support vessels passing through and occupying the Kaiteriteri swimming and water-ski areas at the start and finish of each event, and racing between Anawera Point, Fisherman Island and Guilbert Point.

Pursuant to the provisions contained in the Navigation Safety Bylaw, the Tasman District Council’s Harbourmaster has granted a temporary reservation of the Kaiteriteri swimming and water-ski areas for the purposes of the event, between the hours of 5.00 pm and 9.00 pm on Friday 12 November and 8.30 am and 5.00 pm on Saturday 13 November 2010. The effect of the temporary reservation will be to prevent other activities, including water-skiing or swimming, from occurring within that area for the time specified. Alternative swimming areas for members of the public include north of the Kaiteriteri boat ramp and Little Kaiteriteri Beach during these times.

The nearest water-skiing areas for beach starts are at Stillwell Beach or Adele Island.

Event marshalls have the authority to require other users to vacate the reserved areas as required, but may allow limited use when racers are well offshore, at the Club’s discretion. An uplift of the 5 knot speed restrictions has also been granted to waka ama and support vessels directly involved in the event between Anawera Point and Guilbert Point, including Fisherman Island but excluding Otuwhero Inlet and Little Kaiteriteri.

A number of conditions have been imposed on the organisers of the event. These may be viewed by contacting the Motueka Waka Ama Club, or Tasman District Council’s Harbourmaster on Ph. 03 543 8400 during office hours.

Temporary suspension of 5 knot speed limit: Buller River The Nelson/Marlborough branch of Jet Boating New Zealand Inc (JBNZ) intends to hold a members’ event on a suitable day between Saturday 6 November and Sunday 14 November 2010. The event will be an organised tour for family groups in jet boats and will be run in the main stem of the Buller River between the confluence with the Mangles River and the confluence with the Hope River at Kawatiri.

For the duration of the event, the speed limits imposed by the Tasman District Navigation Safety Bylaw will be suspended for those boats taking part. This action is taken pursuant to the provisions contained in Bylaw 3.10 of the Tasman District Navigation Safety Bylaw 2005.

JBNZ shall impose conditions on those vessels taking part in the event which will include a maximum speed of 32 knots, giving way to all other river users, daylight navigation only and a minimum flow at Longford of 60 cumecs upon commencement. Other conditions imposed may be viewed by contacting the Tasman District Council’s Harbourmaster at the Richmond Office.

community notices Nelson Bays Police Town Hall Meetings Nelson Bays Police are holding a series of “town hall” meetings across Tasman District over the coming weeks. This is an opportunity to find out what police see as priorities in your area and to share your views on what police could be doing.

Nelson Bays Area Commander, Inspector Brian McGurk, will chair each of the meetings, along with members of police from your local station.

Mr McGurk said partnerships with the community are vital to effective policing and he encouraged people to come along and be informed about some of the local policing issues and share ideas about making their communities safer. Meeting dates: Murchison – 7.00 pm Wednesday 10 November 2010 – Recreation Centre.

For more information contact Tasman Police District Communications Manager Ph. 03 545 9843.

Plunket Baby Bonanza Saturday 13 November, 9.00 am – 12.00 noon, Hope Hall, Main Road Hope.

There will be over 50 stalls of second hand toys, clothes and other baby/child orientated products, plus a cake stall and sausage sizzle to raise funds for Plunket. Come along and grab a bargain. Entry $2.

council meetings Agendas and Minutes for Council Meetings can be viewed on Council’s website at www.tasman.govt.nz

Feel free to contact us:

Richmond 189 Queen Street Private Bag 4 Richmond, Nelson 7050, New Zealand Phone 03 543 8400 Fax 03 543 9524

Murchison 92 Fairfax Street Murchison 7007 New Zealand Phone 03 523 1013 Fax 03 523 1012

Tasman District Council Email info@tasman.govt.nz Website www.tasman.govt.nz 24 hour assistance Motueka 7 Hickmott Place PO Box 123 Motueka 7143 New Zealand Phone 03 528 2022 Fax 03 528 9751

Takaka 78 Commercial Street PO Box 74 Takaka 7142 New Zealand Phone 03 525 0020 Fax 03 525 9972

Engineering Services Committee Tasman Council Chambers, 189 Queen Street, Richmond, Thursday, 11 November 2010, 9.30 am. Public forum Community Services Committee Tasman Council Chambers, 189 Queen Street, Richmond, Thursday, 18 November 2010, 9.30 am. Public forum

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21 Elms Street Wakatu Estate, Stoke

Interior Sewing

From maintenance to new homes & industrial No job too big or small Servicing sewage treatment systems Plumber, Drainlayer & Gasfitter

Your Solar Hot Water Specialists

544 8059

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Selling houses everywhere.

Find out why Phone 544 4202 (24hrs) or 027 214 4851

Painting Contractors Paper Hanging Interior and Exterior Painting Covering the Wakefield area Qualified Tradesman 40yrs experience

Phone Peter today 027 4449 364 A/H 03 541 9678

Tiler

P C

ietro annata

Italian Tile Layer A creative and professional touch for all your tiling needs

Ph: 544 7897

Mob: 0274 302 546 Email: pietroc@xtra.co.nz

Landscaping

Painter

QUENTIN EARLE

Painter Decorator

Qualified Tradesman 26 Years Experience Using only quality paints and products “I’ll turn up on time” Locally owned and operated

027 232 1550 AH/Fax: 544 3177

quentinearle@xtra.co.nz

Web Design

A smart, simple website solution for people who want to get on with the business of running their business. $1495.00 and you're up and running in 10 days time.

Contact Greg on T. 03 5419320 M. 021 0440912 E. greg@tekman.co.nz W. www.tekman.co.nz

TEKman

Classifieds

TRADES & SERVICES Builder - 32 Yrs experience - Competitive Rates

Repairs Alterations Renovations Farm Buildings Fences, Decking, Painting & more....

No job to big or small

Call Wayne

Cleaning

BB

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Services

DOMESTIC & COMMERCIAL

CLEANING

Regular Domestic Pre/End of Tenancy Spring Cleaning After Builders / After Function Office/Commercial

FREE QUOTES

027 842 1780

Exhaust & Radiator

Lawn Care

03 541 0539

Experienced & Qualified Service while you wait Parts Guarantee Free Quotes

Quality and care, because we are car enthusiasts!

Parish Service Richmond 9.30am 4 Wensley Road (opp. TDC)

Favourite Hymns

Ph: 544 1014

Children's Sunday Schools As normal

Hassle Free No Obligation Guaranteed

Call Now

0800 895 136 Elite Grounds Care

Rev Allan Wasley, Vicar Ph 541 8883 120 Edward St, Wakefield

Enquiries call 544 8394

11 Florence St, Richmond Worship Services This Sunday: 8.15am Breakfast @ St David’s Lively children’s programme 9.30am Classic Church Every Wednesday 7:00pm Ripple Effect Interactive Church www.stdavidschurch.co.nz ph: 544 8387

Thank you A message to the couple who stopped at the Rabbit Island bridge Sunday 1 November to help the two ladies, one of which had fallen onto the rocks and injured herself.

Thank you very much your kindness was needed and very welcome. Eileen is now great albeit supporting a heavily bandaged leg. Again thank you.

Public Notice

Holy Trinity Church

27 Dorset St, Richmond Phone 544-8844

Sunday 7 Nov

Sunday Service 9.00am Traditional 10.30am Contemporary Theme: Temporary favour; permanent rejection Wednesday 10.00am Holy Communion

10.00am Worship Celebration Service

NOTICE OF 2010 AGM

Ministry from ‘Celebrate Recovery’ team

Our Annual General Meeting will be held at the Clubrooms, Jubilee Park, Richmond Wednesday 17 November from 6.30pm.

Warring Carpark 243 Queen St Central Richmond 

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Limited offer to all new lawn care clients

Friday Night Youth Group 6.30pm every Friday

Wakefield (no service)

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34 Beach Rd, Richmond

FOR YOUR LAWN

10.30am Family Worship St John’s Centre

holytrinityrichmond.org.nz

‘Top of the South’s Only Exhaust & Radiator Specialists’

FREE WEED KILL

9.00am Communion St John’s on the Hill Wakefield

ST. DAVID’S

PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH

27

Phone Brenda

021 751 633

Lawn Care

Sunday Services

Panel Beaters

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All Insurance Claims Panelbeating Chassis Straightening Repaints 2-pack Touch Ups Call Tony Johnston

90 VANGUARD ST NELSON PH: 548 3954 027 548 3954

sales@waimeaweekly.co.nz

advertDEADLINE 5PM MONDAY Rentals

Camper Vans for hire

 

Builder

Wakefield Anglican Church

Waimea Methodist Parish

WEDNESDAY 10 November 2010

RICHMOND ATHLETIC AFC

ALL WELCOME! For more information please call Stu Reid on 0274 714 619 or email president@richmondathletic.co.nz

Public Notice

Celebration Services

Motorbike Training

LEARN TO RIDE LIKE A CHAMPION

9.00am & 10.30am THE CROSS of JESUS 6.30 Prayer Service

123 Salisbury Road

Ph: 544 7596

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www.richmondbapist.org.nz

Work Wanted

Situations Vacant

Sick of your plain grey sky AVON representatives dish? Pick your own per- required NOW. Ph Jan sonal colour – roof colour, 5441254 or 0272474222 sales@waimeaweekly.co.nz house colour, any colour matt or shiney. Phone 544 4766 for an estimate quote.

5PM MONDAY

advertDEADLINE

with Karel Pavich NZ

250GP Road Racing Champion

For Sale Sony Trinitron Colour TV. Model KV XF26 with matching cabinet. 8 years old. $100 ono Ph: Jim 543 8928

Notice to all Advertisers By placing your advertisement to be run you agree with the terms and conditions of the Waimea Weekly. Namely, payment by the 20th of the following month, or in the event of non payment, the recovery of any debt and its costs will be on charged to the customer. This includes all costs and commissions paid to a debt recovery service.

Should you require any further information please phone the newspaper on 544 9037.

SPECIAL OFFER

Wednesday 17 Nov Learner Licence FREE 1 Hour Coaching Favourite Hymns (value $100) with every Starting with morning tea Basic Handling Skills Test Limited offer.

All welcome Bring a friend

www.prorider.co.nz Ph.03 545 2299 or 027 699 8089

advert sales@waimeaweekly.co.nz

5PM

DEADLINE MONDAY

Club Waimea

Thursday 11 November

MEMBERS DRAW

$

Saturday 13 November

1200

Treasure Chest = $1700 Nelson, Picton, Christchurch, Auckland

Available NOW 2, 4 & 6 berth 0800 696 686

Locally owned & operated

E OUT DIN THURSDAY TO

SATURDAY from 5.30pm Great food at affordable prices!

Bookings preferred but not essential

Buffet for $22.50 Sundays from 5.30

Sheree Ching 345 LOWER QUEEN STREET, RICHMOND

Ph: 543 9179 www.clubwaimea.co.nz

Members, their guests and affiliated members all welcome.

28 WEDNESDAY 10 November 2010

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