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OUR NELSON Issue 13 • 25 January 2017
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NELSON BUSKERS FESTIVAL The Nelson Buskers Festival brings award-winning street performers from around the world to our beautiful city for four days of action-packed, mindblowing shows!
Buskers from the USA, Britain, Canada, along with some of New Zealand’s best, will amaze with feats of strength, escapology, acrobatics and fire juggling high above the streets on a specially constructed giant frame! Enjoy action-packed performances on Trafalgar Street, Fairfield Park and Mapua Wharf. These events are family-friendly and free to attend, but bring some cash to show your appreciation for the amazing skills of these hard-working performers.
THE PERFORMERS Mat Ricardo
Alakazam – The Human Knot
Alakazam _The Human Knot (USA) An international street, circus and corporate entertainer. He presents a 100% high-energy show that will have you reeling with laughter and twisting in your seat. Audiences the world over have been left breathless by Al’s contortions, cheeky comedy and ridiculous sky-high feats of danger. A mix of traditional vaudeville, circus sideshow and twisted comedy, The Human Knot is a selfcontained freak-show suitable for the whole family.
Biggest Little Circus
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This show is Big! Bold! Loud! And Funny! Everything you could want. Going from amazement to hilarity in a blink of an eye, it will engage an audience of any age. The Biggest Little Circus is a cast of three, including everything from juggling to aerial acrobatics and plenty of lycra. With a whole lot of interaction and kiwi charm, this is a show everyone will love.
Kamikaze Fireflies
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The Gentleman Juggler presents big laughs, serious skills, slapstick, and breath-taking spectacle. There’ll be genuine danger, dexterous elegance and thrills, performed by a man at the top of his game. One of the hardest working, and most reliably entertaining speciality acts in the world, Mat is the first man in history to be able to put a tablecloth back on a table underneath all the objects, but he'll never let his amazing tricks get in the way of his cutting wit. You'll stop laughing, only to gasp.
Mighty Mike (Canada) The Mighty Mike show showcases old time strongman feats and juggling with a lot of spontaneous fun and audience interaction. This inspirational, familyfriendly show has featured at events all around the world. Mike’s signature feats include driving a nail through a board with his hand, tearing packs of cards in half, bending bars over his head, and juggling with bowling balls, knives, and a full sized sledgehammer, all while wearing a 1920s style bathing suit. In addition to the world-class feats, throw in Mike’s zany dance routines, quick wit and some thought-provoking bits of timeless wisdom, and this show is sure to impress.
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The Kamikaze Fireflies are a Los Angeles based two person vaudeville act featuring Rob Williams (formerly of the renowned comedy troupe The Flaming Idiots) and Casey Martin (formerly of the acrobatic show Barely Balanced). Whether spinning gigantic metal cubes, juggling, stilt-walking, performing daring stunts, breathing fire, or breaking into contortionist backbends, their performances incite awe and laughter for the whole family.
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THE EVENTS Buskers on Trafalgar KOHA // Thu 2 & Fri 3 Feb, 11am – 2.30pm; Sat 4 Feb, 10.30am – 2pm // Top of Trafalgar Street (outside Nelson Provincial Museum) The top of Trafalgar Street will come alive with buskers from all over the world. Join us for some hilarious, weird, wacky, eye-opening acts in the heart of the city. What more could you ask for – family friendly street performances, cafes to get a bite from and beautiful hanging baskets and trees to linger under?
Buskers at The Boathouse _ for the more adventurous! $30 pre sale, $37.50 door sale (plus TicketDirect Service Fee) // Thu 2 Feb, 8pm & Fri 3 Feb, 8.30pm // The Boathouse, 326 Wakefield Quay, Nelson Join us for a cabaret night when the Buskers let down their hair – and perhaps a bit more. Sit at the front – who knows what might happen! Strictly for adults only – some content might offend. Tickets on sale at TicketDirect or from Theatre Royal Nelson, ph. 03 548 3840 (ext. 2), Nelson i-SITE, Richmond Mall and TicketDirect outlets. Door sales from one hour before the show.
Buskers at Fairfield Park KOHA // Sat 4 & Sun 5 Feb, 6pm // Fairfield Park, Nelson (wet weather venue – Nelson College Hall, Waimea Road) Two stunning evening variety shows for the whole family. Bring blankets, cushions and deck chairs or simply sit on the grass and enjoy a night of crazy entertainment. Bring a picnic or grab something from the delicious food stalls that will be onsite. And remember to save some cash for the zany performers!
Buskers at Mapua Wharf KOHA // Sun 5 Feb, 11am – 2.30pm // Mapua Wharf, Tasman The Buskers go on the road! Come along to Mapua Wharf and see some of the very best buskers around perform by the water. Just remember to bring some cash to reward your entertainers.
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Celebrating Nelson’s heritage and culture Marking 175 years of history this Anniversary Day Nelsonians will be able to celebrate 175 years of history this Anniversary Day, with special events planned throughout Stoke.
What’s on Anniversary Day:
• 2pm, 3pm: Nelson Bays Harmony Singers perform some favorite songs. Free.
Nelson Anniversary Day, held on 30 January, will mark 175 years since the first European settlers landed here with arrival of the first New Zealand Company ship, The Fifeshire, in 1842. Council’s Chair of Community Services Gaile Noonan says Anniversary Day is an important part of Nelson’s history. “We are one of the oldest cities in New Zealand. This is about celebrating our history, teaching our young ones about our city and our heritage, and recognising how lucky we are to call Nelson home.” To celebrate this anniversary, Council has chosen to support a family friendly event, linking with Nelson’s history, and celebrating the heritage of Stoke. “This event will allow families to adventure through our fastest growing suburb, delve into our history and explore some of our city’s oldest homes,” Councillor Noonan says. Taking advantage of interactive technology available, a new map for Stoke attractions has been created, the first in a planned series set around Nelson. You can download this at nelson.govt.nz. Residents are able to plan their NELSON Anniversary Day holiday to catch NELSON LEGACY LEGACY TRAIL the best of the fun with historic TRAIL re-creations, interesting talks and interactive opportunities, from 12 – 3.30pm, based around Stoke’s own Legacy Trail.
• 12 – 4pm: Splash out in the outdoor pool with reduced entry fee of $1 per person at this time. At other times normal charges apply. A great place to start or end your tour of Stoke! • 12.30 – 1.30pm: The Edge radio provides music and a free sausage sizzle.
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Nayland Pool Nayland Rd (next to Nayland College)
Broadgreen Historic House, 276 Nayland Rd • 1pm, 2pm and 3pm: Actors enact the challenges of being a domestic servant in 1860 in the Broadgreen Centre. Free. • 10.30am – 4.30pm: Broadgreen Historic House, built in 1855, has an extensive textile collection. • The current exhibition, "Glad Rags", features vintage summer attire. Some charges may apply.
Railway Reserve, by Andrews St Entrance • 12.30pm, 1.30pm and 2.30pm: Actors bring to life a 1950s viewpoint of the demise of the Nelsons Railway. Free. • 1 – 3.30pm: The Get Moving team provide expert help with bike maintenance and how to make the most of Nelson’s bike paths. Free.
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• 1pm, 2pm and 3pm: The friendly ghost at St Barnabas shares stories about the graveyard inhabitants. Free. • 2.30pm: Come inside the church for a talk by David Kemp on the Roil family, early settlers in Stoke. Free.
Isel House, Main Rd Stoke (or entry off Hilliard St) • 12.30pm, 1.30pm and 2.30pm: Actors create a lively meeting of the Isel House cook and gardener, c1923.
• 1pm: Sylvia Wesney entertains with a talk on the Marsden family who built this historic house
• 12.30 – 3.30pm: Explore the house and exhibits (donation). Isel’s Garden Window Café will be open. • 2pm: Local historians Cheryl Carnahan and Judith Fitchett combine for one of their popular cemetery tours. Learn about the local identities who are buried in this pretty park. Donation.
Saxton Oval, Main Rd Stoke • 12 – 6.00pm: Cheer on local cricket personality Jock Sutherland and the Ramblers as they take on The Cricketers Club of New South Wales. Free. • Bring a picnic or purchase tasty treats cooked by The Nelson Lioness Club, available at The Pavilion.
Stoke Library, corner of Putaitai St & Neale Ave • Open 12.30 – 3pm: Talk to a friendly librarian about how to load the interactive map of Stoke on your mobile phone or device. Learn how to access Top of the South maps, the PROW history website, Papers Past and Nelson Historical Society resources. • See a display of history panels about Stoke or relax with a cup of tea. Print maps, walk information and event timetables available. No book issues or other library services available. If cancellation is required it will be announced on local radio stations at 10am on the day and on Council's Facebook page.
International Kai Fest celebrates Waitangi Day Holiday The ninth annual International Kai Festival is on again this Waitangi Day Holiday, Monday 6 February 2017, with Founders Heritage Park and Whakatu- Marae working closely together to present a range of traditional and international foods to sample. Whakatu- Marae will also host a Po-whiri, a traditional welcome for visitors to the Marae, at 11am. There will be a huge variety of international foods on offer made by families living in the Nelson community. There are over 70 kai and craft stalls representing a wide range of cultures. Small portions of food are priced at $3 or $6 to encourage visitors to try a wide
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range of each. “Sharing food and experiencing different cultures is a great way to mark this day,” says Gaile Noonan, Chair of Community Services. “With over 70 food and craft stalls representing many different countries from around the world, it will certainly be a great day out enjoying our cultural heritage.” Entry to the event is $2.
Event details When: Monday 6 February 10.30am – 3.30pm, Po-whiri at 11am Where: Founders Heritage Park Cost: $2 entry. Portions of food $3 or $6
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Have your say about the proposed Tahunanui Cycleway Time to lock in some dates in your diary. On Tuesday 7 and Sunday 12 February you are invited to two open days to find out more about the Tahunanui Cycleway project, before the engagement period closes on 22 February. Open day details • Tuesday 7 February, 3.30 – 6.30pm at Tahunanui Primary School Hall, Muritai Street. • Sunday 12 February, 1 – 4.30pm at Tahunanui Community Centre, Muritai Street.
About the Tahunanui Cycleway project As part of the National Urban Cycleway programme, co-funded by the NZ Transport Agency, Nelson City Council has been investigating how to improve cycling facilities through Tahunanui. The Tahunanui Cycleway project aims to provide a safe and enjoyable cycling alternative between the existing shared paths from the airport to the Tahunanui Beach area. Initial public consultation for the project has been undertaken and analysis of findings completed. During the first project phase three routes, including a preferred route, were identified for further investigation. Since that time, Council has completed the required analysis on the three routes. The initial preferred route has now been
amended, making it shorter, more direct, safer and more enjoyable for cyclists. Next month will be your chance to ask questions and provide your views on this preferred route, and potential cycleway designs of how it will look and function if built. At the Sunday Open Day, Council will also hold a ride-through, so that you can experience the route first-hand.
Give us your feedback • Pick up an information booklet at either of the open days, Nelson City Council’s Customer Service Centre, or from Nelson’s three libraries from 7 February. Fill out the feedback form at the back of the booklet and post it to us or drop it into the Customer Service Centre. • Fill out the online survey from 7 February at nelson.govt.nz/tahunanui-cycleway. Submissions close on Wednesday 22 February. nelson.govt.nz/tahunanui-cycleway
Days Track repairs to begin
MEETINGS The following meetings of the Nelson City Council have been scheduled.
Council has appointed Fulton Hogan to carry out the repair and reinstatement of the missing section of the Days Track walkway between Grenville Terrace and Moana Avenue. Work will begin on site in February. The track will be rebuilt as a gravel track with wooden steps, making it less likely to be damaged by any further land movement. The work is expected to take approximately 12 weeks (weather permitting) and then the track, which has been closed since the storm damage caused in December 2011, will be reopened.
Hearings Panel – Other (Proposed Temporary Road Closure Applications) – Ruma Ma-rama 9am 2 Feb Saxton Field Committee – Netball Pavilion, Saxton Field 1.30pm
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Planning and Regulatory Committee 9am 23 Feb Chief Executive Employment Committee – Ruma Ma-rama 2pm
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Other Meetings Nelson Youth Council 1pm
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Notes: 1. Unless otherwise shown, the meetings will be held in the Council Chamber, Civic House, Trafalgar Street, Nelson. 2. A public forum is held during the initial period of the Committee/Council meeting. Anyone wishing to speak at this public forum is asked to give prior advice to an Administration Adviser on 546 0200. 3. Agendas will be available for perusal at the Customer Service Centre in Civic House, or at Nelson Public Libraries, two days prior to the meeting. 4. Agendas and minutes for Council meetings can be viewed on Council’s website nelson.govt.nz.
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The correct way to recycle glass Because glass recycling is now manually sorted at the collection truck, there are some changes that must be made for the health and safety of staff doing the job. Here is what you need to remember: • Don’t overfill the blue glass collection crates – glass should be flush to the top but not piled high. • A maximum weight limit of 14kg applies.
or Nelmac in Bullen Street Tahunanui. A standard size bin costs $20, the smaller size costs $18.50. For more information on kerbside recycling services, visit nelson.govt.nz (search = recycling).
• It is best to use the blue Nelson City Council glass recycling crate. Any other crate must rigid and of a similar size. Please remember, as always, broken glass will not be accepted for recycling. If you have a surplus of glass, you can put out more than one crate. They are available for purchase at the Council Office in Trafalgar Street
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Celebrate Chinese New Year 2017 is the year of the Rooster. Come and join the New Zealand Chinese Association for an evening of fun, food and entertainment for the whole family. Activities include balloon twisting, face painting and bouncy castles. There will be wonderful family entertainment, including cultural What: Cost:
Chinese New Year Celebration $2 or $20 for meal and activities
performances and music. The evening will conclude with a fantastic fireworks display. Full inclusive tickets include a delicious catered Chinese meal and all activities. There are 200 of these tickets available. You can buy these from Founders Heritage Park and Victory Community Centre. Tickets can also be purchased from New Asia Chinese Restaurant, 279 Hardy St, Nelson. Phone 03 546 6238. For more details please email nelsonchinese001@gmail.com See you there!
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This month’s Nature’s Hero is artist and animator Natalia Chaplin, who has used her artistic talents and her love for the environment to create some stunning animations for Nelson Nature. Natalia created an environmentally themed animation as a project for her Digital Animation paper at NMIT – part of a Bachelor of Arts and Media. Once the paper was completed, Natalia went on to create a further two animations with the same theme, and has gifted these to Nelson Nature to use in delivering the environmental message, ‘Do a Little, Change a Lot.’ The animations each suggest a way that people can make big changes by doing small things. “The three animations show people that there are many ways we can help the environment – that little things like keeping your cat in at night, planting a
tree or not washing paint down the drains can all make a big difference.” Natalia’s hand drawn animations take about one day for every second of screen time. She story-boards the animation first and then does each drawing by hand before rendering them on the computer and adding the finishing touches. “It’s been very satisfying to use my art to encourage more people to make personal choices that are good for the environment.” You can view Natalia’s animations online at nelson.govt.nz/environment/ biodiversity-2/nelson-nature/ animations/.
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Festival brings joy… and prosperity! The biennial Adam Chamber Music Festival is back again, helping to put the city on the international festival map. When the musicians from Europe, America, Australia and New Zealand tune up for the opening concert on February 2, they will be playing to full houses of chamber music lovers from around New Zealand and the world. “We’re really grateful for the Nelson City Council support for this festival,” says Manager, Bob Bickerton. “For the Council it represents great value in promotion of the city as a cultural hub and in the estimated $8.5 million that is generated by the festival visitors who enjoy Nelson’s wineries, shopping and galleries almost as much as the music!” Nelson music lovers can still get seats to most of the major concerts, though in the Cathedral these are now mainly in the side areas. And Bickerton says there is also plenty
to enjoy without having to dig into your wallet. “We have a quartet of rising musical stars, The Troubadours who will be performing at venues such as the library, the museum, rest homes and in the streets as well as at two free concerts at Cathedral at 6.30pm on Feb 10 and 11,” he says. “We also have free jazz sessions at the East Street Café, starting at 10pm most nights, a free Kids’ Concert at 11am at the Suter on February 4, plus the talks and Master Classes that have become a popular part of the Festival over the years.” To find out more about the Adam Festival (Feb 2 – 11) go to music.org.nz; for details of the Troubadours’ schedule, search on Facebook for Troubadour Quartet.
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Become a volunteer at the Citizen’s Advice Bureau Nelson is lucky to have an organisation like the Nelson Tasman Citizens Advice Bureau (CAB) which offers friendly advice on a wide array of issues. The helpful volunteers at 9 Paru Paru Road enjoy researching answers to anything at all. Not only can they find your elusive piece of information, they’re happy to discuss various options about what you could do next, or to refer you on for specialist knowledge. CAB’s service is free, confidential, and nonjudgemental. As well as providing you with information, they’ll help you understand complex documents, write a letter, or just provide a listening ear. Volunteers say they enjoy learning about their community, and the range of queries means every shift is different. Training is comprehensive, and volunteers work together so there’s always someone to consult with or to give help when a bit of creative thinking or local knowledge is needed. If you want to use your
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communication skills, common sense, and life experience to help others, and already have basic computer skills, contact CAB Nelson Tasman for an information pack explaining what’s required. Phone 03 548 2117 or email nelsontasman@cab.org.nz. Applications close 20 February 2016, and training starts 2 March.
Flush only toilet paper and what nature provides! Council is carrying out testing on our sewer system over summer, to help reduce accidental sewage discharges into the marine environment. All residents also have a vital role to play. Many sewage overflows and discharges are caused by residents flushing things they shouldn’t and creating blockages within the system. Some of the main offenders are baby wipes and wet wipes, which although marketed as flushable, do not break down like ordinary toilet paper and can quickly build up in the sewerage system. If you are feeling brave google “fatbergs” to see the damage these wipes can cause when they combine with household fats, but be warned, it doesn’t make for pretty viewing! Rubber gloves, sanitary
items, towels and underwear flushed down the toilets have also been discovered as the cause of blockages in recent times. Council knows that many residents share their concerns about the possible damage these overflows can do to our streams, rivers, sea and also to people’s private property. This is a reminder for everyone that they can play a huge role in reducing then by only flushing toilet paper and what nature provides. Please think before you flush and you will play a big role in helping to prevent sewage overflows and blockages.
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Riding a bike could get you to Croatia or Canada! The Aotearoa Bike Challenge runs throughout February and is a great way to share the joy of cycling with your colleagues. Council is supporting this national initiative, brought to you by The Transport Agency and Love to Ride. During February, organisations from across New Zealand will take part in the Challenge to compete to see who can get the most staff to ride a bike. The aim of the Challenge is to encourage more people to discover how easy and enjoyable riding a bike can be.
AOTEAROA BIKE CHALLENGE 1-28 February, 2017
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• Join - Ride - Win • A fun, free workplace competition • Everyone can take part - it doesn’ t matter if you haven’t ridden in years • Ride anywhere, anytime • Track your team’s position in live leader boards • Great prizes • Ride for just 10 minutes or more to participate
Sign up at www.aotearoa.bike
There will be a number of exciting prizes and spot prizes available as an extra incentive to take part. The big prizes include a trip to Croatia or British Colombia and an electric bike, among others. It’s easy to register and the fun to take part. Do it now and then get on your bikes and ride in February. www.aotearoa.bike
Nelson fastest growing region for tourist spend The latest Monthly Regional Tourism Estimates just released by the Ministry of Business, Innovation and Employment (MBIE) has crowned Nelson as the fastest growing region for tourism expenditure over the year to November 2016. Nelson’s tourism spend increased by 15 per cent over the year to $337 million, followed by Otago (up 14 per cent to $3.5 billion) and West Coast (up 10.9 per cent to $44 million). Domestic visitors in Nelson spent $223 million and international guests spent $114 million. Retail purchases topped the tourist spending in the region, followed by passenger transport, food and beverage and accommodation. The largest international visitor spending contributions came from tourists from Australia followed by those from the United Kingdom, the United States and then Germany. Nelson Regional Development Agency Chief Executive, Mark Rawson, says the region’s tourism industry is continuing to perform strongly as we start to see the benefits of more flexible and
affordable air access to the destination. “An increasing visitor spend not only benefits the tourism sector but creates a real energy in the city across a wide section of the Nelson economy. “It’s pleasing to see these results and we will continue to focus on pitching our region as a year round destination as we see real growth opportunities here, particularly in the events and conferences space as well as working with the local operators to position their offer for the shoulder seasons of April/May and Sept/Oct.”
Will you have the Best Little Woodshed in town? Council is running a competition to find the Best Little Woodshed in town, with prizes including firewood and chimney clean/check services, so get your wood in and enter now. How to enter smoke Wet or green wood makes more wood from and less heat, so if we burn dry s will be home our er a GOOD WOOD suppli to run and warmer, the fire will be cheaper for everyone. the air quality will be healthier suppliers will ensure you Council approved GOOD WOOD good advice on storing get dry wood and can give you winter. g followin the for wood Wood suppliers online at: Check out the full list of Good
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1. Check out Council’s tips on how to buy and store your firewood at nelson.govt.nz/burnbright. 2. Get your wood in, stack it loosely and make sure that: » The wood is off the ground to avoid moisture seeping up from below. » Air flow can reach the sides of the pile. » The top of the pile is covered with a well secured wind and rain-proof cover. 3. Remember you can build a shed without a Building Consent as long as it is: » Less than 10m2 in floor area. » No more than one storey high, with a max. floor height from the ground of 1m, and max. roof height 3.5m above floor level. » Not positioned closer than the shed’s own height to a boundary or residential building. 4. Take a photo of your woodshed, wood stack or ingenious wood storing solution, and upload it
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with your entry at nelson.govt.nz/burnbright. Entries are open now and close 25 February 2017. The 10 best-looking woodsheds may be visited for final judging.
The judges’ choice The best three woodsheds will each receive a voucher for one cord of firewood from a Good Wood Supplier.
People’s choice Photo entries will be loaded on to Council’s facebook page. The image with the most number of ‘likes’ will win its owner a free chimney clean and woodburner check. For more information on storing firewood, contact Council’s Eco-building advisor, Richard Frizzell, email richard.frizzell@ncc.govt.nz or phone 03 546 0423. nelson.govt.nz/burnbright
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Making Nelson an even better place
What’s on at the Library? Navigate Nelson It’s not too late to start navigating Nelson with our libraries and heritage quiz. Pick up a quiz sheet from one of our venues – Nelson, Stoke or Tahuna Library, Founders Park, Broadgreen House or Isel House – navigate your way around them, answering the questions en route, and drop off the sheet at your last venue. You can also download a quiz from the library website. There is an additional prize if you cycle between each of the venues. Send us a selfie while you're out doing the quiz. The quiz is open until 6 February.
14 February is Library Lovers Day Tell us why you love your library on Facebook and then join us at Elma Turner Library at 6pm on Valentine’s Day, 14 February, to hear readings from Love/Which alters, a new volume of stories playing with the idea of romance, and written by our own STEMwriters! Light refreshments will be served and copies of Love/Which alters will be available for sale. Come along and have some fun, support our local writers and love your library.
LIBRARY L VERS’ DAY
OUR NELSON
Computer classes at the Library 2017 programmes
Elma Turner Library, 9.30 – 11.00am
Our regular programmes begin again in the week starting 13 February. Classes fill quickly, so email us at library@ncc.govt.nz to enrol or to register interest as soon as you can.
Research tools ...................................Thu 9 Mar
For adults:
eBooks .............................................Thu 16 Mar
• Computer Classes in the Learning Centre on Thursday mornings from 17 February.
Social Media ...................................Thu 23 Mar
• Device Advice, Community Chat and our Knitting Group have already started. If you want help with your device or to improve your English with casual conversation, talk to us, or check our website for more information.
Demystifying cloud storage .............. Thu 6 Apr
Basic Internet ................................... Thu 16 Feb Tablets ............................................. Thu 23 Feb Basic Internet (repeat) ......................Thu 2 Mar
Newspapers & Magazines Online...Thu 30 Mar Go beyond Internet basics .............. Thu 13 Apr Book at the front desk, phone 03 546 0414 or 03 545 8737, or email library@ncc.govt.nz.
For children:
Stoke Library, 8.15 – 9.15am
• Small Time: for 0 – 2 year olds
Tablets .............................................. Thu 16 Feb
Elma Turner Library, Wednesdays 10.30am Stoke Library, Tuesdays 10.30am • Story Time: for 2 – 4 year olds Elma Turner Library, Thursdays 2pm Stoke Library, Wednesdays 10.30am Plus, at Elma Turner Library • S.T.E.A.M. Club: Science, tech & more, for 13+. From Thursday 16 Feb, 3.45 – 4.45pm • Reading Club: For 8 – 12’s: From Tuesday 14 Feb, 3.30 – 4.30pm
Mousing .............................................Thu 2 Mar Basic Internet 1 ..................................Thu 9 Mar Basic Internet 2 ................................Thu 16 Mar eBooks................................................ Thu 6 Apr Book at the front desk or email library@ncc.govt.nz. Go to nelsonpubliclibraries.co.nz/library/ computer-classes/ for more information.
• Minecraft Club: From Friday 18 Feb, 3.30 – 4.30pm
ES ALL CLASS OF ARE FREE CHARGE
• Coding Club: Register your interest • And talk to us about young adult clubs at Stoke or Nelson nelsonpubliclibraries.co.nz
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WHAT’S ON... at a Council venue near you Founders Heritage Park
Tahunanui Reserve Youth Park
Navigate Nelson: Until 6 February
Tahuna Summer Sounds: 27 January
Chinese New Year: 27 January
Broadgreen Historic House
Jazz on the Village Green: 8 January – 12 March, 1.30 – 4pm
Navigate Nelson: Until 6 February
Jazz at Founders: 5 February, 1.30 – 4pm
Glad Rags – 100 years of fine fashion: Until 6 February, 10.30am – 4.30pm
International Kai Festival: 6 February, 10.30am – 3.30pm
Stoke Legacy celebration: 30 January
NZ Corvette Nationals Car Display: 18 February, 10am – 1pm Trafalgar Park Nitro Circus: 6 February Tasman United v Hamilton Wanderers: 12 February, 2pm Fairfield Park Pipes In The Park: 29 January, 4 – 6pm
Tai Chi – Summer Activity Programme for Seniors: 20 February, 10 – 11am
Nelson Public Libraries Elma Turner Library Cindy Batt & friends – Maori music for Waitangi weekend: 5 February, 2pm STEMwriters: Second Tuesday of each month, 2pm Library Knitters: Every Thursday from 10am onward
Stoke Legacy celebration: 30 January
Stoke Library BookChat: Third Wednesday of each month, 5.30pm
Tai Chi – Summer Activity Programme for Seniors: 14 February, 10 – 11am
Museums and Galleries
Queens Gardens
Nelson Provincial Museum
Park Fun Day: 12 February, 11am – 12.30pm
Weekdays, 10 – 5pm; weekends and public holidays, 10 – 4.30pm
Isel House and Park
Balls, Bullets & Boots: Until 7 February Murder at Maungatapu Part Two: Trial and Executions: Until 29 January The Suter Art Gallery & Theatre Summer Film Festival 2017: Until 6 February Crossing Seas – The craft of wet felting: Daily until 5 February, 9.30am – 4.30pm Refinery ArtSpace Open weekdays 10am – 5pm, Saturdays 11am – 2pm Portraits – Mixed Media works by Meg Latham: 16 January – 4 February The taste of rain on angels' skin, by Terry Dwyer: 6 January – 4 February
Nelson Buskers Festival: 4 – 5 February, 6pm
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2017 International Chamber Music Festival, 2 – 11 February Nine days of wonderful collaborative chamber music. An excitingly different concert programme with international artists joining New Zealand’s best to perform in beautiful venues renowned for their acoustics. Tickets from Theatre Royal, Nelson.
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