Reduce your fire risk
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With all the long, hot summer days we’ve been enjoying, it’s a timely reminder for us to ensure we’re being FIRE SMART. In a rural fire, most homes burn down through hot embers being blown onto or into them. Here are some tips to reduce the risk of you losing your home.
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• Keep roofs and gutters free of leaves • Ensure no embers can blow under the house • Don’t store flammable material under your house • Keep 1-2 metres from your home free of flammables,
Making Nelson a better place
Issue 394 5 February 2015
Live Nelson’s new look Welcome to the first edition of Live Nelson in The Leader, featuring the latest Council news snippets, with more detail available online. This new double page spread will alternate with the usual eight page tabloid so you’ll still receive Nelson City Council news in your mailbox every fortnight.
MAYOR'S BOUQUET
Saxton Oval ready for the world About 4500 fans enjoyed watching the Black Caps beat Sri Lanka at last month’s One Day International at Saxton Oval, which proved to be a great venue.
Around 6000 spectators are expected for each of the three ICC Cricket World Cup 2015 matches being played here on Monday 16 February, Thursday 19 February and Thursday 5 March. Final preparations are well under way to make sure Nelson is ready to play host to the cricketing world. Festival of Cricket Fun
Transport to Saxton Oval
February 14 will see Nelson’s 111 Street Party in full swing, so get down to the Fanzone in 1903 Square, open 10.30am-6pm, for big screen coverage of the Black Caps v Sri Lanka. And if you need a break from cricket, the city centre will be bustling with the Trafalgar Street Market Day and Wine and Food celebrations. Go shopping for local arts, crafts, designer clothing and gifts, or enjoy a taste of our region’s wines, beers and gourmet food. Other Festival events to check out are the Kids Cricket, from 10am-4pm at Tahunanui sports fields, and the Nelson 111 World Record attempt on February 15.
While there is generous parking at Saxton Field, you might prefer to travel by bike and make the most of free valet bike parking. Get Moving will keep an eye on your bike and even get their mechanics to check it over while you enjoy the match. There will also be spot prizes including snap bands, puncture repair kits, maps and high visibility gear. Alternatively, buy a return bus ticket for just $5. Tickets must be purchased in advance from Nelson’s iSite. Buses leave from Millers Acre between 9.30-11.30am, returning from Saxton Oval 30 minutes after the end of the match.
This month’s recipients are Alison and Malcolm Ross, who helped organise last year’s Mayors’ Christmas Dinner, spreading Christmas cheer to senior citizens who may otherwise spend the day alone. Alison and Malcolm really went the extra mile, spending many hours visiting shops and checking prices to source almost all the food not donated by local businesses. Alison also purchased 191 gifts to give to delighted guests and made all the table decorations. Malcolm drove a van on the day, taking guests to the venue and home again. It’s a pleasure to be able to publicly recognise their invaluable contribution. Thanks too to all those who offered their time and goods to support this worthwhile event. If you know someone you consider worthy of a Mayor's Bouquet, just follow these easy steps: • Submit the nominated recipient's name and contact details, along with 150 words on why they deserve recognition - usually for going the extra mile to perform services to our community unpaid and unsung. • Send via post to Mayoral Bouquet, Nelson City Council, PO Box 645, Nelson 7040 or email to mayorsbouquet@ncc.govt.nz. Remember to include your name and contact details. The Mayor's Bouquet is brought to you in association with Woodlea Florist, Bridge Street, Nelson.
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Meetings
Where: 1903 Square, Trafalgar Street When: Wednesday 11 February 7.30am - 9am The first 100 riders will receive a free coffee or hot chocolate. You can grab some free toast and Pics Peanut Butter, listen to the Plinkers (a very cool ukelele band) and there will also be a free hairdresser to deal with any "helmet hair" issues, so there really is no excuse not to get on your bike on Go By Bike Day! NELSON RECYCLING 2015
Please 'pop the top' for smarter recycling
GLASS COLLECTION Jars, Bottles. Don’t put them in a bag just straight in the bin.
It’s now time to change over to your new 2015 recycling calendars which were sent to all residents just before Christmas. If you have not received a calendar they are available from the Council’s Customer Service Centre and also available online. To assist Nelmac to make the most of Nelson City Council’s kerbside recycling scheme, residents are asked to take a few seconds to remove the tops from plastic drink bottles prior to placing them in blue bins. Both the bottles and tops are recyclable, but they do need to part company before entering the recycling process. Trapped air in capped plastic bottles inhibits the squashing and baling process and reduces the affordability of recycling overall. Thank you for keeping our city’s recycling scheme working efficiently.
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This year marks 100 years since World War One. Nelson is hosting a wide range of events and activities to commemorate this significant anniversary. For more information visit Nelson’s event website, It’s On.
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These taonga tuku iho (ancient treasures) represent a way of life prior to European settlement and the artistry and technology of those ancient times. A series of presentations are also being held on Te Tauihu Te Tiriti o Waitangi (Top of the South Treaty of Waitangi) Settlements, which came into effect on 1 August 2014. These presentations aim to explain the history and tools available to help the wider community understand what the Treaty Settlement means for them. Presentations will be held in the Elma Turner Library activity room on:
For more information or to book a place, please phone 546 0414 or email library.info@ncc.govt.nz
12 Feb
Planning and Regulatory Committee to deliberate on submissions to Local Approved Products Policy 1pm
17 Feb
Planning and Regulatory Committee 9am
19 Feb
Chief Executive Employment Committee - Ruma Ana 12noon
23 Feb
Council meeting 9am
24 Feb
Regional Transport Committee - to deliberate on Regional Land Transport Plan 9am
25 Feb
Community Services Committee 9am
26 Feb
Other Meetings Nelson Youth Council 1pm
9 Feb
For a full list of Council meetings go to: nelson.govt.nz/meetings
At a Council venue near you?
HERITAGE PARK
Po-whiri 11am Arts and crafts stalls Sample kai portions of $3.00 or $6.00 Nelson’s Te Matatini Kapa Haka group Te Whatukura will be performing on the day
Works and Infrastructure Committee to follow Council meeting
What's on
_ FOUNDERS AND WHAKATU MARAE PRESENT:
Share food and celebrate our communities:
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Wed 18 Feb: 12 - 2.30pm and 3 - 5pm.
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Council meeting
Tue 17 Feb: 9.30 - 11.30am.
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For a full list of Nelson events go to: itson.co.nz
The Redwood Granary, Founders Heritage Park An exhibition presented by The Suter Art Gallery Te Aratoi o Whakatu- in partnership with Nelson City Council and Whakatu- Marae
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Please remember to ‘pop the tops’.
THE REST COLLECTION Plastic, Metal cans, Paper, Cardboard.
WW100 commemorations
10 Feb
Hearing for exemptions to Fencing of Swimming Pools
This year is the 175th anniversary of the signing of the Treaty of Waitangi. Nelson City Council’s celebrations are already underway with taonga from the Iwi of Te Tauihu on display at the library.
Waka Kouauau, carved from recycled Matai, a resonant wood traditionally used for instruments. Artist: Brian Flintoff.
This is the day to ride your bike to the shops, to work or school or just go for a ride in the fresh air! Your cycling efforts will be celebrated with a free breakfast.
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Marking Te Tiriti o Waitangi at the library
To make the most of your day at the cricket, visit nelson.govt.nz, search = cricket world cup, for what to bring, as some items are prohibited.
Go By Bike Day
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We have had several fires start with people mowing grass and hitting rocks or wire. Be careful if grinding or cutting metal in the outdoors, little sparks can start big fires.
What to bring to the game
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Regional Transport Committee - to hear submissions to the Regional Land Transport Plan
including bark • During summer, store fire wood at least 10 metres away from the house • Limb any trees within 10 metres of your home 2-3 metres off the ground.
Drivers please note, the speed limit on Main Road Stoke between the Salisbury Rd roundabout and Saxton Rd roundabout will be reduced to 50kph for large parts of the day during the three games. At peak activity times, the speed limit will be further reduced to 30kph. Suggested detours will be in place. There will also be no access through the Saxton Field complex on match days. Your patience is appreciated.
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The following meetings of the Nelson City Council have been scheduled.
FRIDAY 6 FEBRUARY 10.30am - 3.30pm Entry through Founders Heritage Park to Whakatu- Marae SUPPORTED BY: MINISTRY FOR CULTURE AND HERITAGE, NELMAC AND NELSON MARLBOROUGH DISTRICT HEALTH BOARD
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