Nelson Magazine - April 2022 by Top South Media

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NELSON

90s IN THE

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What’s inside Features 15 – 19

90s in Nelson

21 – 23 Doctor, mum, adventure racing champion 25 – 27 Netball season lifts off 30 – 33 Flo’ing into autumn

21-23 Regular 13

A Day in the Life of…

On the Street

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47 – 51 Food and drink 53 – 55 My Home 59 – 71 At Home 77

What’s On

78 – 83 Social pages 85

Health

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I played Skip It and hacky sack outside with the neighbourhood kids, wearing a snap bracelet, my Walkman hooked on my side and chewing Hubba Bubba. Friday nights were spent at the skating rink discos taking photos with my disposable camera, watching ‘new releases’ hired from United Video, or listening to the Preston’s Hot 9 at 9, patiently waiting to record the best songs on my cassette player.

looking forward to the new millennium and starting my final year of school at Nayland College. This month we take a look at what Nelson was like in the 90s. I hope you enjoy taking a trip down memory lane (if you’re old enough to remember).

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As a child growing up in the 90s it felt like you had one foot in the past and one foot in the future. In what seemed like just a few days later I started spending my time in chat rooms on dial up on the family computer. Teenage-me bought my first cell-phone – a mint green Alcatel – from which I’d send text messages to friends in a combination of upper-andlower-case letters. By the end of 1999, I was driving my first car, a 1984 grey Nissan Pulsar,

Me in the early 90s (right) with my friend Magenta .

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Your Say What do you remember about Nelson in the 90s?

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Wizards on Hardy Street and the chewing gum all over the pavement outside.

Tourism really took off in Nelson. With Kiwi Experience, Magic, backpackers and freedom campers it was a really exciting and positive time. A lot of tourism operators were established in the 90s and are still going today.

I remember all the nightlife in Nelson.

It was always a good night out with mates at Zhivago’s and the house prices were affordable!

Letter to the Editor I picked up your magazine in the library earlier this week and was pleasantly surprised at the array of topics covered. My husband and I have recently moved to Nelson from Christchurch so finding the magazine in the library was great timing. As someone who has taken up wooden spoon carving as a hobby late in life I was intrigued to read about the three people who took the plunge into the art world later in their lives. Good on them! Very inspiring. In the magazine I also learnt about the Nelson App which I downloaded. The app recommendations were interesting particularly ‘Google Lens’. I tried it out on the leaf of an inch plant and it was able to accurately identify it!

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Headliners What made news in our region Taxi fraud

Quinney’s raft returns home

Local taxi businesses are warning people to be careful about who they accept rides from after a taxi trip from Nelson to Richmond cost an unsuspecting traveller almost $200. Nelson is seeing an influx of drivers masquerading as taxis, especially when large events like Bay Dreams come to the region. These drivers put taxi lights on the roofs of their cars and take part in hail work, often charging immense fees for short distances.

The iconic raft, known as ‘Mark’s Ark’, that was washed away from Quinney’s Bush Camp in the floods last July has finally returned home. The ark did some miles and was discovered on a beach in Taranaki – an impressive 287km from home. The Quinney family recently travelled to Opunake to collect the ark with their camp’s crane truck. It is now undergoing some repairs before taking its place in the river again this summer.

Picking positivity

Solar power for Kai Rescue

Waimea Nurseries have turned their sunflower field into gold, gold coin donations that it is. Bellyful volunteers and Waimea Nurseries have sold the sunflowers to raise money for local four-year-old William Boylett who was recently diagnosed with cancer and is now undergoing aggressive treatment in Christchurch. William’s mum, Sarah Kerby, set up Bellyful in Nelson in 2018 to provide meals for families with sick children. Kate Marshall of Waimea Nurseries says “she’s helped so many people in the community, we are pleased to be able to help her.”

Kai Rescue will receive a $30,000 solar system as winners of the Solar for Good campaign. Solar energy company Lightforce asked locals to nominate charities and not-for-profits that were doing great work in the community during its Solar for Good campaign in Nelson and Marlborough. The Kai Rescue team collects food from supermarkets, growers and manufacturers that is good enough to eat but is surplus or non-saleable and distributes it to more than 60 community groups and individuals and families in need.

Big brothers bring big changes

Community spirit

The Big Brothers Big Sisters programme is in need of more mentors, particularly men to be Big Brothers. The programme pairs adult mentors with children in need of a positive role model. Rebekah Burgess says her eleven-year-old son Jadon’s confidence has grown since being paired with Big Brother Lloyd Tibble. Each week they do a fun activity together such as bike riding or fishing. The programme hopes to gain more members this year and has launched its ’22 Men for 2022’ campaign to help.

With many people isolating and getting sick at the moment it’s important to remember your neighbours and community. The Wakefield and Brightwater community are connecting through Facebook, with people who can help being put in touch with those in need. A little kindness went a long way for the Selwood family who were delivered a peach crumble, a card and flowers from local lady Jilly Perry. “It brought tears to my eyes and it was so delicious,” Hayley Selwood said. She wants to pay the kindness forward once out of isolation.

Things we love A rare kākāriki karaka (orange-fronted parakeet) fledgeling has recently been sighted by volunteers of the Brook Waimārama Sanctuary. This is the first successful breeding event for the kākāriki karaka in the Nelson area since they went locally extinct approximately 100 years ago, a significant milestone for the ecosystem restoration programme of the Sanctuary.

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A Day in the Life of Sarah Hedger

1.00pm 3.00pm

I pick Rai up from kindy and I always look forward to this. The afternoon time I get with her is special, we visit Ruby’s in the port for a special treat ice cream and a cuppa. I feel really, really lucky that I have this time with her. Everything else stops. No phone answering, no social media checking, no email checks… nothing. Just quality time being present with my favourite little human.

5.00pm

Get to work! I wear a lot of hats with Yum. From CEO to my chef role of creating new recipes, fostering relationships with our suppliers and stockists, liaising with our employees and Mike, my husband, who handles the production side of things (and the other 31 hats) at Yum. Today we are working on our

I’m embarrassed to admit that I’ve got to 1pm before realizing I haven’t eaten, eeks! And we own a breakfast company! Anyhow, I really like savoury things first off in the day, before snacking on Yum in the afternoon.

We’re all home and I’ve had time to think about what to make for dinner by this point. I’m really good at making something good from what we have on hand… It’s like a cooking challenge every day!

7.00pm

If I haven’t gotten in some form of mediation or breathwork before 7am, this is where I sneak it in. I go for a short walk on the railway reserve near Yum. Whilst only 15 minutes, it adds tremendous value in the form of joy to my days.

next Chef’s Edition Seasonal Granola, which is exciting as I love the creation of something new and delicious that is fresh, whilst learning about new ingredients available and grown here in New Zealand. I also get to meet a lot of neat people in our community in this space as well. Connecting Yum to the world is one of my favourite parts.

Nighttime for Rai which leaves a couple of hours to get sorted for Yum tomorrow and then relax with some yoga.

9.00pm

7.00am 8.00am

Rai and I set out on our e-bike to Busy Bees kindy. She always asks to go on the e-bike and I think we both are in better moods with more sunshine and fresh air in our lives.

9.30am

Hopefully Rai is dressed by now! We’re ahead of schedule which means a quick game of role-playing Paw Patrol. Oh, did I really just mention that?! Yes, I’m Ryder and she’s one of the pups… that’s enough of those details!

8.20am

My skills as a chef are utilized at Yum and also around mealtimes in our house. Making breakfast for Rai and then putting together her lunchbox takes almost as much thought as the five course degustation meals I used to create at Whare Kea Lodge! No joke.

9.00am

I realised pretty early in life that alarms are not for me. My three-and-a-half-yearold daughter Rai feels the same way and when that sun turns orange, we’re up!

7.30am

Sarah Hedger, the woman behind local breakfast food company Yum Granola certainly has her plate (or bowl) full with managing a growing business and a busy toddler. Sarah shares a weekday in her life with us.

This is the goal time to go to bed! 10pm has not been recharging the batteries lately so it’s been moved up to 9pm for me. I really love sleeping… Such an underrated part of our lives.

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Nelson in the 90s. It was the decade the city turned 150, a three bedroom house in Stoke cost $180,000, the Giants were national champions and wearable art exploded onto the scene with a creative burst of energy. Amy Russ takes a look back at a decade full of colour and energy.

elson’s greatest achievement of the 1990s will go down in history as the creation of the World of Wearable Art. It was a show that transformed Nelson and one that endures to this day, albeit in another city. But for many who lived here during that time, it was a place full of great fun, good music, dodgy bars, manual cars and when we all, somehow, became basketball fans. These were the days when The Gathering, hosted on Takaka Hill, was high on festival goer’s calendars, Kaiteriteri hosted – what essentially became – an annual Cantab’s vs locals’ event with Tug of War and Mr and Miss Kaiteriteri competitions in summer. Wizards Space Parlour, Preston’s Surf Shop and Everyman Records were the go-to, and Shakespear’s, Zhivago’s, Horatio’s, Kacey’s and Metropolis were frequented nightlife hangouts, with a pit stop through Friar Tucks for a pack of chicken and chips with garlic rolls – or the late-night food bus.

Fifeshire FM was blasted on the radio, Georgie Pie came to town, and Hanafins was where you would patiently wait to get your photos developed from the weekend’s adventures. Long-serving radio host for Fifeshire FM, Al Colombus, says the 90s was a decade where it felt like the region had started to ‘find its feet’. “Watching the city grow and change over the years, back then, things started to really take off. It was a whole community thing, and it became more cosmopolitan. The arts have always been strong in the region, but the likes of the Wearable Arts really put the place on the map. It was a landmark event and a highlight in community involvement.” Al remembers those days fondly and his wedding history has been a source of great ribbing from friends over the years. “If I remember rightly, there were two marriages in that decade!”

1. The outside concrete playground at the Richmond Mall. 2. Eelco Boswijk and World of Wearable Arts performers. Photo: Craig Potton. 3. United Video was a popular store in the 90s, with the Nelson team named best-performing franchisee in the national chain’s large store category. 4. The Quayside was a popular place to dine from 1986 – 1998. 5. The Nelson Giants won its first NBL championship in 1994 and its second in 1998. 6. Former Tasman Mayor, Kerry Marshall, with Dame Catherine Tizzard and TDC CEO Bob Dickinson.

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The big social was at Everyman Records, on a Friday night the place would be jammed up with people.

He loved being a part of the Wearable Arts scene and the opportunity to co-MC their first show in Wellington. The music then was similar to 90s fashion, says Al, “it became more embodying, more encompassing. The 80s were too higgledy-piggledy. Post-punk was my go-to during my time at Fifeshire. It was hard to delve into your own style when you were so immersed in that environment, but I’ve held on to a lot of punk new wave music, which I’m actually starting to revisit now.” Live music really peaked in those days too with Al even having a stint playing in his own band during that time. He remembers DJing at Led Zebra and MC-ing at a festival involving one of Nelson’s biggest live bands in its day, Mumblegrunt. Canaan Downs saw its fair share of festival go-ers in the 90s with the influx of people across New Zealand seeing the New Year in at The Gathering. Co-founder Grant Smithies and his partner Josephine Cachemaille helped co-ordinate the events in 1996 and 1997. Grant remembers a more unrestricted time with a lot more alternative and youth culture. “Places like the Black Fly Bar, Zippys café spring to mind, the Nelson Community Centre – which became The Artery, then The Hub.” The big social was at Everyman Records says Grant, “on a Friday night the place would be jammed up with people”. “Metropolis was where it was at. It was flashy and it was great! Lots of touring bands, like Supergroove, used to call through Molly’s then too. Back then there was old-school licensing. Bars were bars. Ramshackle rock and roll bands played in town, they had club nights and lots more live music playing than nowadays.” Fifeshire FM presented the region with Stage Challenge and Pete Rainey made Rockquest a nationwide event with Waimea College band the Exploding Poppies becoming the first Nelson band to win the national competition in 1992. While the music scene was thriving, so was the hospitality sector. Chez Eelco led the way decades earlier but it was still a favourite throughout the 90s. “Chez Eelco was a staple Nelson eatery,” says Al. “The Chez Burger and tinned mussel soup were particularly tasty.” Doug McKee owned and operated Quayside Restaurant on Rocks Rd. A visit to Quayside to tackle their steak, and the salad bar stacked in a rowboat in the middle of the restaurant, was a fantastic way to

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spend a few hours - basking on the balcony, watch the sailboats, and taking in the view. The curried egg salad was a favourite amongst many patrons and Doug admits to still having the original recipe book from that time, including the infamous curried egg. “The pages are a bit worn, but it is all still there.” Christmas Day and Mother’s Day were the Quayside’s biggest nights of the year, seeing six to seven hundred meals sent out on each night. After endless hours working, Doug made the decision to close Quayside’s doors near the end of the decade, but with his foresight, ‘The Waterfront’ became the first multistorey apartment block in Nelson. “It was the best use for the site. I decided that the waterfront was going to be apartments and it was a gamble worth taking. That was where the need was.” As Quayside was getting ready to close, another new café popped up in the middle of town, Lambrettas. Lambrettas Café and Bar owners Leanne Odey and her husband Rhys say you could count the number of cafes on one hand in the late 90s. “I remember a massive waitlist for night-time service at Lambrettas, and shock, horror, smoking inside!” Leanne says one clear memory from the 90s was Tina Turner performing at Trafalgar Park. At the time, Turner was one of the world’s biggest pop stars and, arguably, her show is still the biggest act to come to town. The 90s was also a great decade for local sport fans. The Nelson Giants captured the region’s hearts when it won its first NBL championship in 1994 and its second in 1998. Bill Dahlberg coached the Nelson Giants and said it was a great decade for developing young players. Four of his young Nelson basketball high school players went on to represent New Zealand in the Tall Blacks at the Sydney Olympics, and three of them made it to the World Champs in Turkey a few years later. “We did some good stuff. The nineties were a build-up of our age-group players. That is what I see from back then. A solid background in Nelson junior basketball. That was the group that came through in those days. A very elite and successful group of players.” It wasn’t just the Giants bringing sporting success to Nelson though. Rower Dave Schaper competed at the Olympic Games in Atlanta in 1996 and Sydney in 2000. Back in 1992, before the Mako, Nelson Bays famously won the third division of the national

1. The Fifeshire FM team circa 1992, featuring Al Columbus in the trendy waistcoat. 2. Nelson Bays coach John McKenzie with players Dion Mytton and Mark Milne, celebrate winning rugby’s 1992 National Provincial third division championship. 3. A packed Montgomery Square, where New World and Dick Smiths was. 4. Kim Merry (right) was the creative director for the Nelson Arts Festival in the 90s. 5. Phil Bernard, Margot Crate and Trevor Olley at Nayland College’s Trash and Treasure sale fundraiser. 6. The first Stage Challenge in 1993.

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provincial rugby championship with a nail-biting win over Horowhenua in Levin. In 1999 the union won the second division for the first time. The retail scene was also a bit different, particularly in Richmond, which at the time was a fraction of the size it is now. Former Village Cycles owner, Jim Matthews, owned a small apple orchard in Spring Grove, just a few doors down from where Wearable Arts were born, before deciding to open a cycle shop in Richmond. “Richmond was just a little village when we started the cycle business. That’s where the name Village Cycles came from. We were lucky enough to see the cycling world boom in the nineties, first with ten speeds and then with mountain bikes. It has gone into another hemisphere now with e-bikes.” Late night shopping in Richmond on Thursdays in the 90s was at not one, but two malls, complete with an indoor water fountain and chandelier, an outstanding record store, DEKA and a concrete playground. Since then, the Village Mall and Richmond Mall combined to create a mall that has four times as many shops as the two smaller malls did. “It’s funny” says Jim, “You think of all the years you’ve worked and all the things you’ve gone through, then you look back over the decades and not realise where they all go.”

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The 90s was also the decade a young Nick Smith first won a seat at parliament, winning the Tasman seat in 1990. Kerry Marshall was the mayor of the Tasman district for most of the decade (1989-1998) while Philip Woollaston held the chains in Nelson from 1992-1998. All three men helped push through the building of Whakatu Drive, providing a bypass for Stoke, with work starting towards the end of the decade. As far as lowlights go, the fire that destroyed the Majestic Theatre in January 1996 has to be up there. In some ways there’s not a huge amount that has changed. In some ways everything has. People still hang out at the beach and listen to music, we still host fantastic festivals and local sports teams are still smashing goals. Shops have come and gone, we have seen buildings rise and fall, but the heart of the region, a strong sense of community, pride in our city and all things arty, has remained. Nelson Tasman continues to grow, evolve, adapt and change. There will always be something emblematic about the place, its golden beaches and sailboats dancing in the shimmering sea protected by its half-moon haven. The iconic markets, sunshine, culinary delights and clever creatives.

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Sophie Hart is a six-time GODZone champion.

Doctor, mum, adventure racing champion Expedition adventure racing is like a gruelling cross-country version of The Amazing Race. But one woman competing in this male-dominated sport, believes the finish line is not as far away as we may think. Words: Britt Coker Sean Beale

ust like you, Sophie Hart enjoys a good night’s sleep. But for about a week, every now and then, she will settle for a whole lot less. Last month she was part of team Avaya, the GODZone adventure race winners (not for the first time). She spent six days and nights bush crashing, pack rafting, kayaking, mountain biking and navigating her way through tricky New Zealand terrain with long time teammates, Nathan Fa’avae, Stu Lynch and Chris Forn. You could try it too if you want - seriously, it’s not that big of a deal. Says Sophie, “A lot of people are far more capable than they give themselves credit for. You’ll hear things like, ‘I don’t know if I could do that because I just need to sleep. That’s not a good reason not to try though, in my mind, because I totally fall into that category. But until such time as you try these things you really have no idea.” All four have plenty of experience in expedition racers (over 50 events for each of the guys,

‘somewhere in the mid twenties’ for Sophie) which can be useful for winning, but it isn’t everything. The second-placed team were relative newbies. “I think as long as we have a really good solid race and perform well and we do all the things well that we know we can, I think we probably get more satisfaction out of that rather than necessarily the end result. Of course, we want to win, but I think we know what we are capable of now if we are sensible and race smart and have a good strategy.” Nathan is the team captain and they rely heavily on him for all the pre-race planning, but when Chris says, “Let’s go this way”, the team go this way. That’s because Chris is a top-notch navigator. Knowing where to go is perhaps the most crucial skill when well off the beaten track, since backtracking is a morale-crushing, race-losing activity no team wants to experience. Sophie says Stu is also an excellent navigator, a great allrounder

and their highly valued white-water whisperer. Stu reads the currents, and the rest go with the flow. Sophie, self-effacing, reckons she just tries to keep up. [I’d think having a medic on the team would help me sleep at night. Maybe even the entire four hours of it.] Sophie is a GP three days a week at Harley Street Medical and a marshmallow-negotiator on the remaining days. As we talk over the phone, her son Huxley (3) becomes restless, though in his defence I didn’t ask him a single thing about adventure racing. While they both endure my rapid-fire questioning for longer than either of them could have wished, one of them at least earns a sweet treat for putting up with the interrogation. The Keeper of the Marshmallows is notably cheerful and easy going. Useful traits for Team Avaya, Nathan Fa’avae,, Stu Lynch, Sophie Hart and Chris Forne arrive at Paerau on day five of GODZone.

Team Avaya with the GODZone Champion Trophy.

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I love the outdoors and you have to not be too worried about getting a few scratches here and there, going a few days without a shower, and challenging yourself, because there is a bit of suffering involved at times.

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adventure racing, among others. “I love the outdoors and you have to not be too worried about getting a few scratches here and there, going a few days without a shower, and challenging yourself, because there is a bit of suffering involved at times.” Being fit also comes in handy and not working as a GP full time does allow Sophie the luxury of training (oxymoron). She thinks it might be impossible otherwise, though insists there is not as much preparation involved as you would think. This depends a bit on whether you think 10-15 hours a week falls into the ‘not much’ category. She feels very fortunate to have a supportive husband and her parents also came to help with the kids for six weeks prior to the race. They’re all justifiably proud of her and were a welcome surprise at the finish line, though she admits she probably didn’t match their energy levels at the time. Sophie would love to see more women try adventure racing, which she pitches as a slightly harder version of a walk in the park. A walk in the park could be where it begins. “It doesn’t have to be that demanding. You have to have a baseline level of fitness and then I think the conditioning of the feet is important. If you can get in a few multi day hikes with heavy packs, then that’s really great training. It doesn’t have to be that your every spare moment is training and you don’t see your family, it’s not like that at all.” So, you start tramping with friends and then sign up for something like the Spring Challenge which is an adventure event just for women. You can choose from 3, 6 and 9 hour options. “Your baseline doesn’t have to be that great to raft for an hour, walk for hour and bike for an hour. And because of that [Spring Challenge] you go along to these orienteering events now, these rogaines, and it’s such a turnaround. It used to be rare to see women there and now most of the entrants are women. It’s awesome.” Once you are addicted to the Spring Challenge, try a few 24-hour races (because anyone who is reasonably

fit can grit their teeth for a day and a night). Eventually you’ll be eyeing up a multi-day adventure challenge website telling yourself that life is too short and scanning your brain cells for at least three other people who have tendencies to mutter ‘carpe diem’ at random intervals. While GODZone requires a degree of forward planning, ultimately, it’s a seizethe-day philosophy that will get you to the start line. And a few other things. If you are pessimist, then you only need to have a positive attitude for 6 to 9 days. Don’t forget to toughen your feet up a little. And what the hell, the rest of your muscles while you’re at it. As mentioned, you also have to be prepared to forego a full night’s rest for a week, though on the flipside, it sounds like the jokes are hilarious once the sleep deprivation kicks in. You must be able to tolerate amazing views. You’ll need to store them in your memory bank though because no phones are allowed. No selfies, no video clips to upload to Tik Tok. Just you and her and her and her. The sounds of the bush and the river. You are never more than 100 metres apart. Etch it all into your grey matter. After a few of these you’ll get to talk about the other adventure races you did together and remember them too. “We’ve shared a lot of intense moments over the years in really obscure corners of the world doing really strange things, and we did have a moment during the race …We were doing a top five and bottom five all-time [memories] and that was really interesting and quite fun to get everyone’s moments over the decades, and the majority included us as a four.” Must really like the other three people. Better move that to the top of your list. It’s on Sophie’s. “For me, I don’t have any real desire to turn up and race in a random team because so much of it for me is being part of a team that I feel connected with and I know we race smoothly together and it’s easy…If the team are keen to do Godzone next year, I won’t be able to say no, I don’t think.” Sophie Hart, adventuress. Try and keep up.

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Netball season lifts off Each winter hundreds of people from primary school children to adults take to Saxton Field to play netball. Organisers say this year will be a big one for the code. Words: Amy Russ

etball season is fast approaching and Nelson Netball Centre board member and a lifetime lover of the sport, Lisa Friis, says there are some exciting initiatives underway for netball in Nelson. Lisa serves NNC as an appointed board member and has played netball for most of her life. Passionate about the sport from a young age, Lisa is excited to see more younger players becoming involved and more inclusion for male participation.

The Nelson Netball Centre has been undergoing a restructure in its day-to-day workings and Lisa explains this as being a perfect opportunity to revitalise the experience their members receive. “The real focus is looking after the netball community. There is so much that goes on in the background. When I was only playing the sport, I had no idea what was being organised behind the scenes. We want our life members, officials, volunteers, umpires, players, and everyone who is involved to feel a real sense of community within the centre.”

NNC is promoting the Netball Smart drive and Balance is Better campaigns, with centre activator Ani-Marie Waitai leading the charge and covering all centres in the Top of the South. Netball Smart is a Netball NZ and ACC-funded national programme developed by former Silver Ferns’ physiotherapist, Sharon Kearney. The framework is made up of six principles helping to improve performance in a sport by preventing injuries. Ani’s key role is to support the delivery of Netball Smart and Balance is Better principles and practices within the Nelson centre and its surrounding areas. Holding a deep passion for the sport, Ani is keen to share her knowledge and years of training with players and says the initiatives are about helping players across all codes of sport bring out the best versions of themselves from a ‘grassroots’ level. Leigh Gibbs, former Silver Fern gold medalist and head coach, holds many strings to her bow. Currently the general manager for NCC, Leigh is leaving the Centre soon to take an opportunity with New Zealand

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The Nelson mens representative side who are aiming to play at Nationals again this September.

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NCC general manager Leigh Gibbs and centre activator Ani-Marie Waitai.

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As a player, I love going up against a men’s team, they are so tough to compete against. It’s a whole different way of playing. Lisa Friis

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pushing players' abilities and forcing them to use different strategies to their normal gameplay.

Leigh is enthusiastic about the new initiatives and says the restructure is all about delivering the best netball experience to its members.

“It enables players to enjoy a game using all of their skill sets. I do not believe one has more of an advantage over the other. Just different abilities and skill sets, and it uses all of the players experience and expertise to create a different style of play. We would love to have more men involved and grow the sport.”

Including warm-up times into the game schedules are a great part of the Netball Smart initiative, says Leigh, with the aim of trying to reduce sports-related injuries. The number of sports injuries are higher in teens, she says, but as players get older these injuries can become harder and more expensive to fix. The new strategies are about taking care of all involved, she says, from players to staff, volunteers and management. “We are hoping to build a better future for Netball Nelson and for the sport as a whole.” “To mitigate the risk around ACL injuries for example, we have factored more time to stretch and warm-up into the overall court-time.” An added bonus being that congested traffic in surrounding carparks during the netball season has been alleviated by the extra cushioning of time for caregivers to pick up and drop off players. The incorporation of the Sport New Zealand ‘Balance is Better’ (BIB) campaign into NNC is another programme that the club is excited about sharing. Balance is Better is a proven philosophy designed to support quality sport experiences for all young people, regardless of ability, needs and motivations. It is about young people staying involved in sport for life and realising their potential at the right time. “We are wanting to provide a better environment for kids to choose to stay in sports. We collaborate with them, the player, and put them at the forefront of the decision-making,” says Leigh. NNC is also encouraging the participation of more males into the sport with the hopes of seeing a rise in numbers and the ability to host both women's and men's competitions in the future. According to both Leigh and Lisa, the ability for men to participate in the sport over the years has been restricted, however, they say, international rules have eased and clubs are now able to encourage more people to participate at a more ‘profound level’. For the first time, this year will see a fullyfledged all-male team participating in the premier competition, as an invitation team. Leigh believes having both men and women playing, including mixed teams, gives a new edge to the sport

Lisa agrees, adding that getting more males involved in the sport is fantastic and long overdue. “As a player, I love going up against a men's team, they are so tough to compete against. It’s a whole different way of playing.” Jared Lock heads up the men's division at NNC and is excited about the nationwide push to create a pathway for male netball players. “At the moment, boys can only play netball up until age thirteen. What we are now trying to create is a pathway in the format of a men's division so that these kids can choose to carry on participating, with a sport that they love, at more than just a social level.” The move has been a work in progress, says Jared, with a goal of having enough men's teams to compete at premiership level in 3-4 years. Embracing youth culture and bringing a new perspective into the centre is the boards’ youth representative, Isla McTague. Lisa says Isla is already making her voice heard for the youth sector. “Isla brings an enthusiasm and refreshing perspective on things.” Lisa says she has embraced the role and is quickly bringing the centre up to speed on the social media interaction with their youth members. Having played netball since she was five years old, Isla says introducing the new initiatives into the centre is an extremely important step. “Netball Smart and Balance is Better are resources that are one hundred per cent vital for young players and helping them to find that balance in sport, and in their family and life.” Relishing her new role, she says that the opportunity to have a youth representative on the board is a great way for the centre to get another fresh perspective and is a role that she is very much enjoying. Trials are already underway for the top tier teams, but registrations for social clubs are open until midApril for those looking at getting involved. Visit nelsonnetball.co.nz for more information and a list of club contacts.

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Hop heroes With its sunny climes and dedicated growers crafting some of the best hops in New Zealand, Nelson has earned itself an enviable reputation when it comes to the art of hop growing. Paula Hulburt discovers more about the ancient craft and the people who make it so special.

eas of green stretch as far as the eye can see as the bine stems twist their way skyward. An earthy, pine-tinged tang fills the air as the day warms and work gets underway.

same as always on his 38 hectares of hop gardens.

Voices call out in greeting and slurps of caffeine are hurriedly taken on the go; it is the busiest time of year for hop growers as harvest is underway.

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It is 7am on a Tuesday morning and the papery, light cones are ready for picking; post coffee and some sleep, the team are ready to swing into action. For Hinetai Hops grower Dean Palmer, it is the busiest yet most rewarding time of the year.

he describes how well harvest is going. “I’m only

He rolls his neck from side to side, shaking off the residue of the six or so hours of sleep he’s managed. From mid-February until the end of March, Dean leaves his home and family behind in Motueka and heads to oversee harvest in Tapawera. This year, he has a caravan on site.

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“Just in case I have to isolate,” he explains. Like the rest of the world coping with a pandemic, harvest for the Hinetai Hops team means making some changes. “It’s always frenetic,” Dean explains “but more so this year. There’ve been extra challenges with staff but we’ve been particularly lucky. “We’ve got a great crew.” Worries over possible staff shortages for harvest may have proven unfounded but Dean is nonetheless grateful for those workers whose help is so invaluable. This year, the industry offered better wages and free accommodation to entice workers in to help, he says, as he pays tribute to the RSE workers and regular local workers who make up this year’s crew. “We even had a Kiwi from Auckland show up because they wanted to help with the labour shortage.” For fellow grower Colin Oldham from New Hoplands, also in Tapawera, harvest is going well. Not affected by staff shortages, Colin says he has kept things the

The 50/50 mix of local staff and RSE workers get free accommodation as usual, he says. Colin, wife Alana and sons Hayden and Thomas took mid-1990s. The hops are an obvious passion and Colin’s voice fills with warmth and enthusiasm as overseeing though, not putting in the hard yards physically,” he is quick to explain. “I’m only doing around 10 hours a day, seven days a week.” For a man whose relatively small hop gardens baron, August Busch III, Colin is certainly humble about all he has achieved. Like Dean, Colin too is expecting a good harvest. The mix of rain at the right time and plenty of sunshine has been kind to growers he says. “We got plenty of rain at the right time for the hops,” he points out, “just as they were coming into flower. The only problem with heavy rain is a lot of weight goes on the hop garden, but that didn’t happen on my farm.” As the cones and varieties mature at different rates, harvest is naturally a long process, spread out over about five weeks. Dean and his team are bracing themselves for the most hectic part of harvest as several varietals become ready at the same time. At that point he can say goodbye to his one day off a week. “They become ready between 15 and 25 March and I’ll be working every day at that point.” Dean’s fascination with hops began as a boy when his grandfather and then father grew hops. He has clear memories of running around the hop shed as dust motes spiralled and the air filled with the enticing aroma of lupulin.

Hayden, Colin, Thomas and David Oldham enjoying some of the fruits of their labour.

Some of the harvest crew at Hinetai where teams have formed friendships over the years.

Harvest is well underway at Hinetai Hops where an abundant crop is expected.

Colin Oldham with his wife Alana Oldham on the farm.

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It’s difficult to put into words, but I’ve always been passionate about hops. I love the way they grow so fast. Colin Oldham

“Running around the hop shed are some of my earliest recollections, he smiles. “I’d collect hops that fell on the road, bundles of them, and just keep them, as kids do.” Decades on and while his passion for the plant hasn’t waned, he no longer keeps the flowers stashed in a bag in his room, he laughs. The romanticised image he built up in his mind as a child has broadened both with time and experience though. While days during harvest can stretch to 10 and even 12 hours long, both Dean and Colin have no qualms about putting in the time. “It’s really full on but genuinely very exciting. The people, the sense of community and the good yields make it worth it,” Dean says. “It’s quite rewarding, working so hard together. You get a real variety of people, and while there’s not much of a chance to chat during harvest, there’s always the after party.” His sentiments are echoed by Colin who says he looks forward to welcoming back familiar faces every year. “If they’re still in the country, they come back. We make sure they have a good time,” he says. For Dean, hops were something he grew up with, a legacy passed down through the generations. From land bought in Waimea West by his great, great grandfather, John Palmer, to the 63 hectares the family use for hops today. Ten varieties include an organically-grown garden of the highly sought-after variety, Nelson Sauvin. Across Nelson and Tasman, the bines have done well this year, both men agree. “We had such a good summer and then rain in early February and that was perfect, the farm is so lush and the hops are looking really good. Everything is on track,” Dean says. At New Hoplands, where the organic gardens now make up 10 hectares overall, there is a buzz in the air, a sense of purpose. For self-confessed beer lover Colin, it is a sight he and his family have worked hard to achieve.

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Row upon row of abundant green cuts through the landscape in clean lines. From above the fields are a swathe of colours, gently undulating as the bines twist and flex in the breeze. The flowers hang almost ready for picking. It is a sight that never fails to gladden, Colin says. “It’s difficult to put into words, but I’ve always been passionate about hops. I love the way they grow so fast.” A third generation hop grower, Colin believes Nelson is perfect for growing. His sons do too and are coming on board as the fourth generation to turn their hand to the craft. It is very much a family concern. In 1990 Hoplands turned over some of their land to grow organically, and at one point were the only organic grower in the world, before a Belgian business also made the switch ten years later. “Nelson is a great place to grow hops as we’re disease-free here and have very cold winters,” he says. For an Order of the Hop recipient for his work with organics, Colin is a bit shy about what he’s achieved. He does, however, enjoy extolling the many virtues of the gardens. “Social media means people can know more about it than ever before but there are lots of people who don’t have a clue. We had 25 dairy farmers here the other day. “They wanted a break from dairy farms so came to see us and had a tasting, they had a great time and left with smiles on their faces.” Dean too is rightly proud of all that the team at Hinetai Hops have achieved. In 2016, and again in 2018, Hinetai Hops earned the ‘NZ Hops Grower of the Year’ title. “I believe in doing some of the simple things well to develop our industry and produce really great hops,” Dean says. “I’m proud of our family history, too. Over 100 years of collaboration, sharing knowledge, Tasman’s growers working together – that all makes for a strong group of growers, producing a really great product.”

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Atutahi Smoothies

Sprig + Fern Brewing Co.

Solander Gourmet Seafood

Native leaf functional smoothies made fresh to order using the Atutahi range of beverages combined with healthy fruits, veges and spices. These super boosters are a great meal on the run. GF/DF plant based & Keto. The taste echos across centuries. Made with deep respect for the land, through the strength of our whanau and the wellbeing of all. Sugar free options available. Available from Kiwi Kai Nelson.

It’s not summer in Nelson Tasman unless you’ve spent time at a local Sprig + Fern Tavern enjoying a pint of craft beer or cider. Real beer, real people, really local.

The very best seafood available in New Zealand and around the world is now easily accessible to you via online order and home delivery. Select from the finest seafood and other gourmet products on offer to ensure that your summer meals and dining experiences are healthy, delicious, and incredibly well priced. Delivering gourmet seafood direct to your door.

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Feijoas are great in baking, smoothies, and can even be used as a flavour in baking, ice-cream and yoghurt.

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Meet your local Sprig + Fern Tavern owners Sprig + Fern Brewing Co. beers and ciders are well known around New Zealand, and Sprig + Fern Taverns are popular in their communities with eight in Nelson Tasman and 14 nationwide. This month we get to know Justin and Barbara Frost who own Sprig + Fern Brightwater.

What do you do for fun if you ever have spare time outside of running your business? Justin: Hanging out together as a family, BBQs and bike rides. Barb: We have three daughters aged 3, 4 and 7 so they keep us very busy. We love to get out to the beach or river and explore together. What made you decide to own and operate Sprig + Fern Brightwater? Justin: We live in Brightwater and really enjoy the village vibe here. The Sprig + Fern brand is a Nelson Tasman original and it’s great to be a part of it. I also like beer, and the beers are great! 18 taps of beer and cider to choose from! Barb: We live in Brightwater and love the area/ community. Sprig + Fern is a great brand, so when the opportunity came up, we jumped at it. Favourite craft beer on tap at your tavern currently? Justin: Crème of the Hop Nectaron Pale Ale - it’s a delicious beer. Barb: Trifecta Fresh Hop Hazy. If you could only drink one style of beer for the rest of your life, what would it be? Justin: Pilsner/Lager, ice cold and crisp. Barb: Pale Ale. What makes the Brightwater Tavern special? Justin: The speakeasy cozy, snug vibe. It’s a community pub hub that feels like an extension of your living room. Barb: It has a chilled out vibe and it’s a great spot to meet some friends for a pizza and drinks and to just hang out. Favourite local sports team? Justin: Tasman Makos. Barb: Wanderers Pirates. Favourite National sports team? Justin: All Blacks. Barb: The Silver Ferns. What keeps you motivated to own a business in Nelson Tasman? Justin: It’s just such a great place to live and raise a family. We have put down roots here and this is home for us. It really is a privilege and pleasure to live here. Barb: I grew up in the Tasman district, so it’s a dream come true to own a cute little Tavern here.

Offering 18 core beers and ciders on tap, as well as limited release products which are often experimental in style or the hops used.

Favourite part of owning Sprig + Fern Brightwater?

From hazys through to porter, hard seltzer and ciders, there is something on tap for everyone.

Justin: The people, getting to know our locals and being a part of this awesome community. Also the beers!

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Barb: The customers and locals. We have great regulars, they make it all worthwhile and fun.

Dining

Anchor Restaurant and Bar

Ambrosia Café

McCashin’s Tap Room

Top quality food is best served with amazing ocean views! Blessed with a fantastic spot on the water, you will feel welcomed and won’t want to leave.

As soon as you step inside, the smell of freshly brewed coffee and the delicious daily fare sets your mouth watering.

If you haven’t visited McCashin’s Tap Room in a while, you’ll be impressed at the changes they have made to create their spacious and family friendly outdoor area.

Specialising in local seafood and steaks, there are also delectable choices for non-meat eaters, people with special dietary needs and kids.

Ambrosia Café is licensed, so whether you want a quick coffee and something sweet, brunch, lunch with friends, a business lunch or a glass of wine and a snack, it’s all here. Open every day.

There’s lots of seating and plenty of grass for the kids to run around on while you sit back and enjoy a cold beverage made right there at McCashins Brewery, and enjoy a delicious meal from the summer menu.

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Mapua Village Bakery

The Indian Café

Open for breakfast, lunch, and snacks throughout the day, choose from their fantastic menu full of all your favourites. Dinner is sorted with fabulous take home family pies ready to heat and enjoy or pop in the freezer, plus takeaway cakes for dessert. A great place to have a work meeting or breakfast, then indulge in one of the many tempting treats. Their amazing coffee will add a bounce to your day too. Open 8am to 3pm.

With three great locations you can enjoy Indian Cafe’s delicious food no matter where you are. Head in and find out why Indian Café is the favourite choice for anyone looking for the highest quality food and a memorable cuisine experience.

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All venues offer intimate restaurant dining and courtyard settings and takeaway options.

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The Views Vegetarian Restaurant offers more than just stunning views over Kaiteriteri! The chefs use their passion and love of food to create seasonal menus which delight your senses, sourcing produce from their organic garden and excellent local suppliers. Treat yourself and visit them for an enriching culinary experience.

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Bad Bunny Hot Cross Bun Bread + Butter Pudding In New Zealand during lockdown, these Hot Cross Bun Bread & Butter Puddings stormed social media and simply can’t be ignored as a fabulous way to use up leftover Hot Cross Buns. I know I buy too many, I know I shouldn’t, but I just sometimes do. Extracted from Fridge Cleaner Cooking: Waste Not Want Not by Sarah Burtscher

SERVES 5

• 60 grams caster sugar

You will need

• 250ml milk

• Bowl • Whisk • Grease a medium size baking dish with butter. Ingredients • 4 hot cross buns, cutting tops from bottoms • 50 grams of softened butter • ½ cup of chocolate chips • or leftover chocolate Easter eggs (yeah right!) • 4 eggs • Another 2 egg yolks

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• 350ml cream • Icing sugar for dusting Method Preheat the oven to bake 180’C / 375’F / Gas 4. Roughly coat the hot cross buns with the softened butter. You can use your fingers to smear it over. Place the bottom half of the hot cross buns in the dish, squishing them in, snug is best. Scatter most of the chocolate over them, then put the tops on with the rest of chocolate scattered over the top.

Whisk the eggs, yolks and caster sugar together, then add the milk and cream, mix then pour over the buns. Wait for about 10 minutes for it to settle. Pop in the oven for 20 minutes, or until tops are browned. Take it out, cover it with foil and put back in the oven for another 20 minutes, you are making a custard as such, and it should be set. Remove from the oven and dust with icing sugar. Serve warm, perhaps with some whipped cream. Fridge Cleaner Cooking: Waste Not Want Not. Published by SJKB Ltd, distributed by Bateman Books. RRP $39.99. Photo by Jet Campbell.

Deconstructed Banoffee Pie Simple yet impressive, these individual Deconstructed Banoffee Pie’s are served with a dangerously delicious caramel sauce. Recipe courtesy of The Tides. Serves 4 For the caramel sauce: •

300ml runny cream

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2 cups soft brown sugar

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50g butter

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1 tsp vanilla essence

Method To make the caramel sauce combine all ingredients in a saucepan and heat gently until sugar has dissolved. For the Banoffee Pie: •

4 bananas

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½ packet malt biscuits, crushed

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100g butter, melted

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300ml cream, whipped

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300g mascarpone

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Brown sugar to caramelise bananas

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Dark chocolate, grated, to garnish

Method Crush malt biscuits and add melted butter. Whip cream and add vanilla essence until soft peaks form. Whip mascarpone with a little of the caramel sauce until the mascarpone is smooth with a slight caramel flavour. Cut bananas length ways and sprinkle with a little brown sugar, put on a tray and grill at 200 degrees for 5-10 minutes or until sugar has caramelised. Alternatively, you can use a brulee torch. Assemble all ingredients on a plate in a desired fashion. Use a hot spoon to gently quenelle cream and mascarpone or alternatively you can use a piping bag for both. Finish with grated chocolate.

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Newlyweds Ben and Lydia show us how to do small living well at their home on Vanguard Street. With their eclectic style and passion for antiques, the couple have transformed this rental into their very own love nest. Tess Jaine

Where is your home and who lives here?

What’s your favourite spot in the house?

This house is on Vanguard Street. We have lived here with our birds, cats and flatmate for about six months.

It is a mix of the kitchen, lounge and my art studio. The sun pours into the kitchen and lounge in the morning, and I just love it! There is nothing better than a sunny house.

What four words would you use to describe your home? Vintage, wholesome, homely and sunny.

What inspired this look? I have always been a little obsessed with vintage furniture. The home is made up of mostly secondhand vintage furnishings. My current pride and joy is the Victorian wash bench, which was given to us by my grandparents in-law as a wedding present. Another ornate piece I love is the little cabinet in the kitchen. It was my mothers and as soon as we can we are going to get it fixed up as it has seen better days.

Where do you shop for homewares? Most of the newer stuff we have bought is from Harvey Norman, though once Ben and I buy a house I will be looking at Eclectic for a lot of homewares and furnishings.

What’s your decorating style? I try to make everything as aesthetically pleasing as possible, and I do like everything to have some sort of consistency. Everything needs to kind of match, though I do really enjoy mixing modern with vintage. If it’s done right, it can look stunning.

Ben and Lydia with their feathered babies, Zoro the budgie and Wolfwood the African grey parrot.

What’s next on your interiors list?

Best seat in the house?

House plants. More house plants! The next time I see a Monstera... I am grabbing it.

The couch. Oh my goodness, that couch is heavenly. That would have to be the most expensive individual item we have bought so far.

When it comes to homeware, do you save or splurge? Recently, Ben and I have splurged. Though we put quality over everything. I always say I cannot afford to buy cheap. This is more of a recent mindset though. Now that we are financially sound, we can put money into the things we hold important to create a home we love.

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I do really enjoy mixing modern with vintage.

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Do you have any tips on how to keep your living area orderly? Be consistent, and don’t let things get too far out of control. But if they do, then set a day aside to just work on the house. I often keep things organised, but sometimes you just can’t keep it organised every second, so I set aside some time and get it all out of the way. I try to think how much nicer it will be when it is clean and tidy, and that always motivates me.

What do you love about the neighbourhood where you live? Honestly, it’s loud here on Vanguard. What I would give for some peace and quiet! But that really is the only issue. The neighbours are lovely. The house was previously owned by a well-loved lady named Betty, and we sometimes get asked how the house is doing by old friends of hers that live up the road. Our neighbour Tony will mow our lawn occasionally, we come home and it’s just, done! If there was no street noise, I would consider buying this house. I truly love it.

What is one thing you would change about your home if you could? The kitchen is so tiny, we can’t even fit our fridge in it. The fridge is out in the laundry next to the washing machine. A major kitchen renovation would be a must-do.

OPPOSITE PAGE TOP: The home features the original kitchen. OPPOSITE PAGE LEFT: The mantle is home to antiques and a growing pot plant collection. OPPOSITE PAGE RIGHT: The cabinet in the kitchen, inherited from Lydia’s mum, is framed with Beatrix Potter prints and artwork by Lydia. ABOVE: The marble-topped Victorian wash bench is a much-loved 19th century antique, given to the couple as a wedding present from Ben’s grandparents.

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Owner operators of Guthrie Bowron Nelson, Greg Hunt and Jude Griffiths.

Adding a personal touch to home decorating

ith autumn already here, now is the perfect time to think about the warmth retaining benefits that you can gain from having good quality window coverings.

windows, or a building plan, is a great way to enable an in-depth consultation and an accurate idea of cost. You can talk through the aspects that are most important, whether it be privacy, insulation or both.

Guthrie Bowron Nelson owner operators, Greg Hunt and Jude Griffiths, are passionate about helping you create the perfect look for your home and preparing for winter at the same time.

One of the hottest selling products just now is the stunning Aspect Shutters range - made from completely sustainable hardwood, multi-facing, and tailormade to your specifications, they are the most affordable shutters in New Zealand. “Shutters create a timeless elegance in a home,” says Greg. “They are classic and an investment in style.”

Jude says they love meeting with people, getting a real sense of their personality, and exactly what it is they need. “Using our showroom enables us to show the client exactly what the fabrics look and feel like, which is hugely important for the end result.” 100% locally owned and the best in the business for all interior and exterior home decorating needs, the Vanguard Street showroom is a great one-stopshop where you can chat about what you like and see the full range of curtains, shutters and awnings, including the cost effective ‘Every Day Free Curtain Making’ range. Greg and Jude are joined by interiors consultant Amy Austin, and paint gurus Phil Goad and Steve Newton to make up their dynamic team. Their combined specialist knowledge assists them in advising clients on all their interior and exterior decorating requirements and realising their home decorating vision. With over 900 samples of curtain fabric, plus blinds, venetians and tracks on display, call in to Guthrie Bowron if you are building, renovating or considering a make-over to freshen up your home. Bringing in measurements from existing tracks, curtains,

Another popular option is Lumishade, by Luxaflex. With its innovative vertical tracking system it is an elegant alternative for stacker and ranch slider doors, and much safer than vertical blinds of old. There are no chains, no weights on the bottom, making them much safer for young families. When it comes to outdoor protection the revolutionary Evo MagnaTrack self-correcting awning system is a state-of-the-art blind built to withstand wind pressures of up to 185km per hour. Evo MagnaTrack and Lumishade are the latest and greatest collection from Luxaflex, says Greg. These and the Aspect shutters, like all of their products, will ensure beauty, longevity and be a worthwhile investment for your home.

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Apartment living and wide-open spaces Designed and developed in collaboration with Vining Investments, Scott Construction, Aaron Walton Architecture+Design Ltd and Arthouse Architects. Six years of planning, around 30 million dollars and two Covid lockdowns. The stunning Oceanview Apartment complex in Tāhunanui is now complete.

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rom its grand position to the views and immense attention to detail in the build, the sense of pride from the team is apparent. A mammoth task from the outset, Scott Construction project manager, Robert Glenny, says the project was a huge undertaking and the design and build team did an outstanding job throughout the entire process.

Aaron Walton Architecture+Design and Arthouse Architects says the design team were given a brief from Tony to produce a Gold Coast-style resort that would suit this unique site overlooking Tahunanui beach. The concept for the building was to try and reduce its scale by using a selection of materials to break it into smaller buildings.

“The building stands in such a proud position, overlooking the fields,” says Robert. “No matter how built up the area becomes, that will never change. You have views from all angles – whether in the north-facing apartment and overlooking the beach, sea and Rocks Rd, or south-facing and looking all the way out to Richmond and Mt Owen.”

“Each apartment has generous spaces, living areas open out to the beach, bedrooms get views back to the hills behind Stoke. With the addition of two swimming pools, a spa, gym and BBQ area available to all owners, we believe this appeals to a wide range of people wanting to live in this beautiful part of Tahunanui.”

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The building stands in such a proud position, overlooking the fields.

With the concept completed, collaboration with Scott Construction and Tony Vining and Jacques Reynolds from Vining Investments began in 2017. The project was initially listed as part of a special housing area (SHA) by Whakatū Incorporation in 2016. Now, Tony’s vision for a gorgeous Gold Coast-type resort is coming to fruition with the completion of Oceanview Apartments and the upcoming next phase of construction, with plans progressing for a block of land situated next door. Tony Vining, director of Vining Investments, hints the next phase of the massive Tāhunanui transformation has now begun, saying concept plans and talks are underway for the 2000 sqm section near Muritai St for, potentially, a four-storey complex with commercial ground floor and space for, what Tony describes as, a ‘metro-style’ supermarket. Keeping things that people value is the key to a successful complex, says Robert, and he credits Tony and the design team with creating apartments that both fulfil a functional growing need and provide a safe and peaceful environment for its residents. “The landscaping is amazing. It would have been easy for Tony to have capitalised on the remaining land and built more dwellings, go for maximum floor area, but he was quite mindful of creating a quality place for residents to live. It is easy to get that wrong and go too far. Tony created a perfect balance of apartment living and the wide-open spaces that Nelson is known for.” Seeing the build through two local lockdowns did not deter the team from pushing forward and using the time to their advantage, tweaking plans and designs

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so they could hit the ground running when operating levels were once again opened up. Robert says a build of this magnitude was a massive undertaking for the whole construction industry in Nelson and Scott's worked hard to make the design as efficient as possible. Special mention goes to quantity surveyor, Luke Benton, and site manager, Peter Bennet, who were involved in the Oceanview Apartments project from beginning to end and were key to its success. Amongst other things, they played a key role in the extensive value engineering exercise that got this project across the line in terms of budget. Teamwork between subcontractors was a huge component, with both local and out-of-town contractors collaborating when programme requirements exceeded local capacity. “We had to work extremely hard to design and prefabricate as much as possible, some building elements were under construction and stored offsite six months before they were required, just to meet the installation timeframes. It is such a big development and right at the limit of what the city could offer. We did a lot of work with Tony and his team over these last years to get it all over the line. A lot of pride goes into these builds.” Proud of everyone involved, from workers onsite, project managers, sub-contractors and suppliers, Sally Klein, project co-ordinator for Scott Construction, says everyone came together to make the construction happen. “It was a huge team effort right from the beginning through to completion. It is really exciting to see what happens next.”

Tony cannot speak highly enough of the Scott Construction team, saying it was more than just an apartment block, they helped see his vision through, of creating a lifestyle for everyone who resided within it. “We have to credit these guys with so much. The plan really evolved over the whole six years. It was refined and tweaked from the initial plans. From

the aluminium cladding to the use of timber in the gym and the stairwells. It is those touches that really make it beautiful.” With the massive complex now completed, Robert says the team have learnt a lot of valuable information that will transfer over to future builds, and he is enthusiastic about the effect structures of this size will have on the region.

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“The resources being put back into the community during the build of Oceanview Apartments were huge. Using local tradies and suppliers is a big plus, but even the out-of-town contractors were staying at local accommodation providers, buying provisions locally, and using local facilities. It all gets pumped back into the economy.”

The cross-laminated, wood panel system is a lightweight and eco-friendly product that is quickly becoming popular in buildings across the country.

Next on the cards for Scott Construction and Vining Investments is an apartment complex at 71 Haven Rd. The 31 apartment, 6-storey building on the edge of the port hills overlooking Trafalgar Park will be the tallest cross-laminated (CLT) building in the South Island with apartments being released to the market shortly.

“It makes sense for us to use land that has already been developed and the infrastructure that is already in place, rather than impacting on valuable greenfield space.”

CLT is a highly environmentally-conscious building product gaining favour worldwide, says Robert. “Instead of spending a lot of carbon creating cement for concrete, the construction will have solid timber walls all the way through.”

“It is fast to put up, durable, and looks fantastic.” Sally says there is a lot more opportunity to build high-density living in Nelson’s CBD.

The Vining Investments and Scott Construction team seem to be a force to be reckoned with. Tony credits this to the large faction of professionals who have seen the Oceanview Apartments through to completion. “We are all happy to get stuck into the next project. There has been a heck of a lot of trust built up between us and we now run like a well-oiled machine.”

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Keeping it fresh

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Our seasonal fruit and veggies are locally grown wherever possible and can even be home delivered. Look out for daily deals.

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Get crafty Express your creative flair as you knit, crochet, or create with yarn this autumn. Luxurious new hand dyed yarns are instore at Cruellas in a range of fibres including merino, alpaca and mohair. Cruellas 155 Hardy St, Nelson cruellas.co.nz

Gallery Showcase

Our region’s best creative talent

Chocolate Dog Studio

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Hawk’s Valley Sculpture Gallery

Höglund Glassblowing Studio & Gallery

Nelson Classic Car Museum Museum Store

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Retail coordinator Kate Cooper in the retail shop of the Nelson Classic Car Museum.

Classic cars, unexpected treasures

tep into the light-filled atrium of the Nelson Classic Car Museum – NCCM for short – and who knows what artisan item will catch your eye. Perhaps it will be one of Libby Brown Design’s creamy coconut wax candles shaped like palm fronds, a hypnotic sculptural piece by ceramist Lynette Hirst or delicate silver earrings from Kouka Design. “We wanted to try and keep in as much local talent as possible. So our shop is stocked by predominantly New Zealand artists,” says retail coordinator Kate Cooper, explaining that 60 to 70 per cent of the gallery’s inventory is from artists in the Nelson Tasman region. “They do tend to lean towards the flora and fauna theme, which works really well here because Nelsonians are so outdoorsy.” The gallery brings in visitors hunting for a piece of special jewellery, or a gift they couldn’t find anywhere else. Artists you might recognise include Marilyn Andrews, Royce McGlaschen, Mandy Gargiulo and Karen Berkett, who sells exclusively at NCCM. If you don’t live in Nelson, Kate will photograph pieces for you to peruse, email their details and ship to wherever you live – even overseas. Kate and other gallery staff put in the proverbial legwork to make sure the shopfront is stocked with a variety of enticing pieces, including things not readily found in the South Island. “We scour the

internet and we go to markets and fairs. We talk to a lot of other galleries, we have a look at other museums. A lot of work goes into it, really,” she says. A recent case in point? Kate spotted Tasmanbased natural soap maker Fiona Morrison at the monthly Pretty Crafty Market and was drawn to her Kahurangi Cottage soap’s “intricate detail” and use of molds. “It’s all natural ingredients and local, so it’s easy to stock. I just approached her and asked her if she wanted to come in and have a chat about it, and she was more than happy to.” Just as much thought goes into the gallery’s design, which extends into the museum space, with themed shopfronts that match the eras of the vintage cars. The space is also going through some tantalising changes Kate would only hint at. “We were hoping to relaunch it all at once, but with Covid we’ve just decided to go ahead and do it. We’re trying to move it more in the direction of a destination by itself. We want people to just be able to come in and be able to pick up anything, whether it’s a little memento gift right through to a piece of art. We want it to be stylish, affordable, and unique.” Nelson Classic Car Museum 1 Cadillac Way, Annesbrook, Nelson 03 547 4570 nelsonclassiccarmuseum.nz

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TUKU 22 WHAKATŪ HERITAGE MONTHS

What’s On

Boasting more than 60 events, activities, shows, talks and adventures under the Tuku22 umbrella, April, May and June are the months to share and explore Nelson’s stories of people and places through its heritage. For a full programme visit itson.co.nz.

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Various sites

On now - 22 May

On now - 12 Jun

RARE AND UNRIVALLED BEAUTY

DAVID RYAN: HARBINGER: ICE ACROSS THE PATH (WIELD THE BROOM)

Landscape Paintings from the Kelliher Art Trust Collection A touring exhibition of landscape paintings curated by Christopher Johnstone.

This enigmatic installation utilises a wide range of media and celebrates the unique skills of one of Nelson’s top artists.

The Suter Art Gallery

13 April - 1 May

15 - 18 May

NSAS AUTUMN EXHIBITION

ORIENTEERING NATIONAL CHAMPIONSHIPS

A fabulous selection of members work with guest artist Charlotte Giblin. Opening 13 April 5.30pm. Floor talk 14 April, 10am.

Open to people of any age or ability who enjoy trail running, walking and map and compass adventures. A great way to learn the sport, or if you’re an orienteer, this is an event you won’t want to miss.

McKee Gallery within The Suter Gallery

27 April - 21 May UNEQUIVOCAL AMBIVALENCE

A solo exhibition by Maico Camilo.

Refinery ArtSpace

Check out what’s happening in the region!

Nelson College and Takaka Hill

24 April

MOUTERE ARTISANS

This bi-annual event brings people from all over the province to taste new olive oil, new release wines, to experience some of the country’s finest cheeses and talk to talented artists – people who make baskets, sculpture, jewellery and ceramics. 10am-4pm. Upper Moutere - map available at moutereartisans.co.nz

Nelson Tasman Chamber of Commerce Business Awards Rutherford Hotel Nelson

1. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6. 7. 8. 9. 10.

Bonnie Slade and Abbie Tebbutt Breffni O’Rourke and Gillian Wratt Ali Boswick and Yvonne Bowater

Emily Fairhall and Ajith Rajmohan Carol Shirley and Corina McKay Daniel and Fran Huelsmeyer Matthew Guthardt and Arlo Biswas Nic Stuart and Hayley Ottman Pic and Barbara Picot Simon Thomas and Grant Rosewarne

Jonty Dine

Fifeshire Foundation Annual Golf Tournament Refinery ArtSpace

Alex Risdale, Joe Jamieson and Richard Smith

Andrew Bosslemann, Brad Bosselman and Cam Bary

Brian Biggs, Chris Milson and Allan James

4. 5.

Gay Hervey and Bob Schmuke

6. 7. 8.

Rob Grant and Peter Rait

9. 10.

Robin Watson and Mark Newman

Hugh Murchison, Chris Cowell and Allan McLean Neville McCaa and Sali Mann Rick Farr, Nicky Calder and Callum Osbourne Ulla Vonammon and Georgia Thomson-Laing

Lucinda Johnston

Raw 22 Refinery ArtSpace

Heidi Lucas Janja Heathfield

Jane and Trevor Dufeu

Jodie Winterburn and Grace Alexander

Kan koon and Ian Firth

Lucia Zuniga and Kelsey Judson

Marina McPherson and Phill Sigglekow

Philippa Eberlein and Woodi Moore

Samantha Allen and Francie Heathfield

Thomas Baker and Jayden Munsey

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Trevor and Vicki Day and Clare Flowers

Sarah Board

CO N T E M P O R A RY N Z T E X T I L E F I B R E A RT AWA R D S

REFINERY ARTSPACE

26.03.22 – 23.04.22

Victors, Victims and Villians Nelson Musical Theatre

1. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6. 7. 8. 9. 10.

Gary Cooper and Rosemary Hassam Hayley Wareing and Emily Furness Gaye Cooper and Simon Hassam Judene Edgar and Breffni O’Rourke

Louise Dean and Tim Nicholls Shaz Nicholls and Denise Jones Roger and Eugenie Connolly Tanya and Ken Watson Tony Downing and Tania Burns Victoria Goode and Heather Arnold

Mackenzie Charleton

Isel Twilight Market Isel Park

Anne Routham and June Wall

Darius, Manuela and Stan Kaatz

Dawn and Maddie Wakelin

Joseph Burt and Pixie Ashcroft

Lucretia Wood and Justin Eleftheriou

Luka Dragojevic and Hein Hattingh

Mary Somervell and Gael Gordon

Sonja and Anne Barker

Mattie Tyson, Isabella Waters, Jim, Lucia, Eve and Willa Malcolm

Tess Jaine

Kirby Friday Kirby Lane, Bridge St

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Chelsea Hall and Delfi Cacciavillani

Daniela Bohmert, Marie Bohmert and Bjorn Bohmert

4. 5. 6. 7. 8. 9. 10.

David Priestley and Natasha Priestley

Bob Simpson, Bo Simpson and Karen Te Wehi

Emily Ostrowska and Kim Black Keegan Jeffries and Reuben Eagle Kenji Usui and Rachel Usui Michelle Gauler and Emily Fitzgerald Richard and Helen Kelly Stephanie Wynn and Melanie Clark

Lucinda Johnston

Strengthen, repair and hydrate

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Health

Nature vs nurture Epigenetics is a term to describe part of our genes - a switch that turns our DNA ‘on’ or ‘off’, deciding whether or not it’s activated. While many people believe inherited conditions are inevitable, in reality, our lifestyle and environment play a huge role in whether they actually are.

ven in conditions like cancer, most cases are not genetic - in breast cancer for example, only 5-10% of cases are thought to be due to our genes - leaving a massive 90-95% that are not. This means we have the power to alter our genes, and therefore our future health While most of our epigenome is reset when we pass our DNA onto our children, sometimes this imprint remains, and is also passed on to our children, and even their children - our choices can affect future generations. A classic example is in mothers who were pregnant during the Dutch famine of 1944-45. Babies born to these women had significantly higher rates of obesity, diabetes, schizophrenia, and infertility due to epigenetic changes from their mothers having very little food. And these risks not only affected the children, but they were also passed on through several generations. In Sweden, longitudinal data has shown that the diet of fathers, and even grandfathers, can influence the risk of heart disease in their descendants. Even traumatic experiences may be inherited, such as phobias. Epigenetic imprinting does not change our actual DNA - environmental factors add or take away markers on our DNA that determine whether this part of the DNA is active or not, and used when cells replicate.

New technology can detect these ‘methylations’ and can even be used to determine our biological age how old our cells are (compared to our actual age). A higher biological age means we are ageing faster than expected, increasing our risk of disease and early death. Early childhood experiences can also create epigenetic changes, that can affect future health. Childhood trauma in particular is thought to create imprints that increase our risk of disease as an adult. While this may sound complex (and a bit scary), the vital point is that we actually have a huge amount of control over this process. Epigenetic changes are mostly reversible, meaning they can change with our environment and our diet, stress levels, physical activity, sleep, and even social connections, all influence our epigenome. This means the actions we take and the lifestyle we live on a day-to-day basis, can influence our future. So, if you’re wondering if it’s worth trying to improve your health, the message is that it’s never too late to change.

Dr Marissa Kelaher is a GP based at Nelson Family Medicine. Check out Marissa’s blogs and health and wellness tips at thesimplicitydoctor.com or on Facebook and Instagram @thesimplicitydoctor

Gardening

Gardening advice with Daltons We all need a bit of gardening advice now and then. The Daltons experts are here to help! Send in your question and you could win a Daltons prize pack - see entry details below.

My clumps of daffodils have stopped flowering or reduced alot, despite receiving bulb fertiliser. What could be the problem? It is strange that your daffodils have not flowered as the bulbs usually multiply each year and re-bloom. Something may have affected the bulbs, causing them to miss the season. Has there been any radical change where they are planted? For example, earthworks, or has the site been submerged underwater for an extended period of time? Were the green leaves cut back or damaged leading up to the season? All these things can impact the daffodil plant flowering. Another factor to consider is that after flowering, daffodil leaves die back and turn brown, and some people cut them off too early – this is a major cause of reduced flower numbers in the next season.

Daltons Premium Bulb Mix into your existing soil before planting. After five to six weeks, feed the bulbs with Daltons Premium Bulb Fertiliser to give the bulbs the best start and promote healthy flowers in spring. Remember, let the leaves brown and die down naturally to protect the plant and ensure maximum nutrients have been stored for next season’s flowering.

It is also worth noting that with daffodils, some will naturalise (self seed and propagate themselves naturally) in the ground and not require lifting and dividing for many years, while others benefit from regular lifting and replanting. Read our free How To Grow Guides for more expert gardening advice: daltons.co.nz/how-to-guides.

The best thing to do is investigate what condition the bulbs are in. Pull up any bulbs you find and inspect them – if they are not looking healthy, for example rotted or infected by insects, then you will need to replace them. If they are still in good condition, then look to replant them as soon as possible and improve the soil, or perhaps move them to a different site. Now is the best time to plant new bulbs or replant existing ones. Dig

Congratulations to Ann Kidd who has won a Daltons gardening pack for her question.

Win a Daltons Lawn Care Pack Lawns are often the first thing we notice when stepping onto a property. The secret to lush green lawns is fertilising regularly and adequately with lawn fertiliser. Fertiliser lowers the PH of the soil which means the grass will grow better than the weeds! Our Daltons Lawn Care Pack is valued at over $75 and has everything you need to grow a lush, healthy lawn, and includes a pair Red Back gardening gloves from Omni Products. To enter, email your gardening question to nelsonmag@daltons.co.nz with Daltons prize pack in the subject heading. Giveaway entries must be received by Friday 22nd April 2022.

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MARKET UPDATE WITH

Chris

The figures have just been released relating to the real estate market New Zealand wide and what an interesting and mixed message it presents. In a nutshell, across most of the country sales volumes are down. In Nelson however volumes were up to 70 from the previous month of 47, and Richmond remained the same number at 17 for the past two months, and with sale values still rising, thankfully at a more moderate rate. Over the past year or two we have seen continual pressure on property values and continuing price rises in terms of the value of property. With the changes brought in by the Government pre-Christmas looking to curb property price rises, along with the change in other economic factors, the expectation was that the property market would slow. For most people, a slowing in the property market means that property price growth would stop or potentially retract. The changes brought into play and other outside factors are influencing the market, but perhaps not fully in the way originally intended. While the numbers of properties sold nationally has slowed in the last couple of months, the data shows that price growth has continued, even on lower sales volumes. Traditionally as the market volumes slow, we

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might normally expect to see prices stabilise or potentially fall, however that has not happened so far and perhaps looks less likely in the short term. It is now widely reported nationally and on a local level that buyer urgency has left the market and we are seeing a standoff developing between buyers and sellers. No doubt if you are a buyer currently anywhere around the country you will be hoping that is the case, and that a slow down will lower property prices to make things easier for you. Equally if you are looking to sell a property, you will be hoping that prices remain strong so that you maximise the return from your sale. How anyone makes sense of all the conflicting opinions is the $64 question. On another note, if you have ever been interested in a Harcourts Career in Real Estate, in an innovative move to make attending a recruitment evening more easily accessible, Harcourts are running monthly Zoom recruitment evenings once a month. To find out more we have information available at https://content.harcourts.co.nz/careersevening.

What’s happening in your location?

Nelson & Richmond

Belgrove

270 Wai-iti Valley Road Two Dwellings are a WIN WIN

2.0234Ha

2+2

3+2

Deadline Sale (Unless Sold Prior) 1pm Thursday 7th April View: harcourts.co.nz/NN25482

Whether you’re a family looking at co-living, or just a savvy purchaser that has done your sums to make the mortgage more manageable – this great property offers something for all. Situated on 2Ha approx of flat grazing land, boasting two great homes - the main house offers four bedrooms, renovated kitchen and great BBQ area with a swimming pool, while the second home has two bedrooms, double-glazing, and a large covered verandah to enjoy your morning coffee all year round. Great sheds for both homes, well fenced with a good water supply, this great property is sure to be snapped up, so if reading this has your ears pricked up, call now!

Toby Randall M 027 233 9170

toby.randall@harcourts.co.nz

Sharyn Miller

The Wood

28 North Road

Licensed Agent REAA 2008

Stunning High Calibre Home Very well thought out and well designed by the current owners, from the 3 bedrooms upstairs with ensuite and separate bathroom, a spacious open plan kitchen and living area to the separate media/quiet room, and then to the self-contained 4th bedroom downstairs. There is an office on the mid-level, along with the 50m2 garage with height to contain a camper or larger vehicle, plus workspace. Many other features including the fantastic western views, a choice of outdoor living areas including a large deck along with a more intimate covered private area as well, spa pool, gas fire, an Alexa smart wired system, with heatpumps and TV’s as extras.

M 027 446 1631 struan.bennett@harcourts.co.nz

sharyn.miller@harcourts.co.nz

612m2

10 Pinnacle Place

$2,300,000 View: harcourts.co.nz/NN25467

Struan Bennett

M 021 377 930

Licensed Agent REAA 2008

1002m2

Wakatu

Licensed Agent REAA 2008

Deadline Sale (Unless Sold Prior) Closes 1pm Thursday 7th April View: harcourts.co.nz/NN25485

Duncan Bay 0 Matai Street

2450m2

Price by Negotiation View: harcourts.co.nz/NN25476

Ripe for Renovation!

Duncan Bay Section

This robust 1960’s Stucco home is perfect for buyers who are keen on renovating. Some work has been done already back in 2019 with a new bathroom, laundry and mains pressure hot water cylinder added. The house is very much a blank canvas awaiting your energy, input and ideas. The “worn-out” old carpets have been lifted exposing the beautiful Rimu floorboards, which would look great with a sand and polish. The kitchen is certainly past its “use by date” and I’m sure most buyers will simply install a new kitchen unit. Positioned to the North West, the open plan kitchen, dining and lounge are perfectly situated to receive all day sunshine.

This large section of 2450m2 at the top of Matai Street takes in rural views of the neighbouring farm, native bush clad hills and possibly a small sea view depending on your floor height. Power, water and phone to the boundary, good sealed road access and a flat building site make this a sound investment. Need a base for your fishing adventures? This could be it! Duncan Bay has excellent boating facilities including an all-tide boat ramp with ample parking, a large community wharf, and sheltered anchorage. Duncan Bay is renowned for its long sunshine hours and being only an 80-minute drive from either Blenheim or Nelson. Plus GST (if any).

Mike Rollo

Sarah Archer

Licensed Agent REAA 2008

M 027 435 2927 mike.rollo@harcourts.co.nz

M 027 362 8985 sarah.archer@harcourts.co.nz

Nelson & Richmond

587m2

Stoke

37 Leicester Street

Price By Negotiation Over $899,000 View: harcourts.co.nz/RC5969

Marybank

106 Ellendale Street

809m2

Price by Negotiation View: harcourts.co.nz/RC5973

Fantastic Family Living

Scenic Soirée

My vendors have tastefully redecorated with nothing left to do for the new owner, but to enjoy. Four good sized bedrooms on two levels, two with sneaky views of the water, provide ample space for your growing family. Enjoy the perfect inside temperature with all day sun, upgraded insulation, and well positioned heat pump. New LED lighting, large windows, and solar tubes keep this home light and bright. The spacious open plan living areas include a separate dining area and an upgraded, modern kitchen. These living areas flow seamlessly out onto a generous kwila deck, perfect for entertaining.

This property delivers outstanding views right across the Boulder Bank and out to the Western Ranges. Whether you are relaxing in the living room, reading a book out on the balcony, or waking up after an afternoon siesta, the uninterrupted sea views are quite simply superb. Comfortably nestled on 809sqm of prime Marybank land, this house will suit those who like to entertain. Whether you fancy a wine on the balcony whilst soaking up the late afternoon sun or cooking up a storm on the BBQ in the large rear private entertainment area, you’ll have plenty of space to make memories with friends and family.

Steve Thomas

Matt Goodman

Licensed Agent REAA 2008

M 027 456 7788 matt.goodman@harcourts.co.nz

M 021 774 609 steve.thomas@harcourts.co.nz

Richmond

53 Berryfield Drive

548m2

Price by Negotiation View: harcourts.co.nz/RC5967

Tahunanui

53 Green Street

435m2

Price by Negotiation over $600,000 View: harcourts.co.nz/NN25486

Off-Street Parking Heaven!

Freehold Starter Home On Green Street!!

This immaculately presented, north facing property is turn-key ready and waiting for you to move in and make this home your own! Open plan living is on display from when you enter the front door, with a modern kitchen incorporating ideal storage space, overlooking the well apportioned dining and lounge. The definition of an easy-care section is right here, with no lawn to mow, ample off-street parking space for all your vehicles, as well as the motorhome and boat - Bring them all! The two garden sheds will also provide you with ample storage for the gardening tools or sporting equipment. The owner has bought elsewhere, so this is your opportunity!

This brilliant property will meet all your requirements with space inside and out, and a truly wonderful location, at a great price. This threebedroom home is only a 10-minute walk from Tahunanui back beach and a 12 minute walk to the sports fields. Offering a spacious lounge, two queen sized bedroom’s and one single all with great storage options and windows that allow that amazing Tahunanui sunlight into the home. The kitchen and bathroom are both well-equipped and offer a generous amount of room, and the separate laundry keeps cleaning simple and hassle free. Properties like these are in high demand so get in quick!

Matt Goodman

Oliver Conway

Licensed Agent REAA 2008

M 027 456 7788 matt.goodman@harcourts.co.nz

M 027 713 8995 oliver.conway@harcourts.co.nz

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This is a service to help you with your next move! Call Steve to discuss all of your financing options!

Steve Holbrook Mortgage Advisor 021 916 159 steve@mx.co.nz

Home Loans I Refinancing I Bridging Finance I Tops-Ups I Personal Loans Steve Holbrook provides financial advice through Nelson Mortgage Services Limited trading as Mortgage Express

SINCE ITS LAUNCH, THE HARCOURTS FOUNDATION HAS RAISED OVER $7 MILLION FOR OUR COMMUNITY.

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Nelson Magazine - April 2022

Articles inside

19 90s in Nelson

On the Street

33 Flo’ing into autumn

27 Netball season lifts off