Meet Linda, the Clinical Manager at Green Gables.

from Nelson Magazine - August 2023

What’s On

Ready to offer care without compromise.

For Oceania, providing tailored support in a place that feels like home is what great care is all about. Green Gables’ Clinical Manager Linda sees this as her purpose.

She shares that “Spending time with residents and being part of their journey” is what’s most rewarding in her role.

“Green Gables is not only a place to live, but a place to enjoy every day.” From live music and happy hour, to activities and outings, it’s the perfect combination of continuing to live the life you love, with that little bit of extra help.

Our range of spacious Care Suites feature all the comforts of home. Share a cup of tea with family in your own kitchenette and living area, or take in the Nelson sun from your balcony or patio. All with the peace of mind that our staff are there to provide care should you need them.

To learn more about Care Suites that offer both Rest Home and Hospital level care, call us today on 0800 333 688.

No referral required.

241 Bridge Street, Nelson oceaniahealthcare.co.nz

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What made news in our region...

New look for clock

Queen Street’s famous clock on the Nelson Bays Primary Trust building is back with a whole new look for 2023. Consumer-owned electricity lines business Network Tasman Limited installed the 600kg unit last month. Corporate services manager, Kerry Haycock, says, “We are pleased to bring time and temperature back to the people of Richmond. The clock has been a feature of Queen Street for a number of years, and it is good to finally have a replacement.” The clock was taken off the building a year ago due to it developing a fault and has been replaced with up-to-date technology.

Cricket is coming

Nelson will again play host to the best cricketers in the country, with the announcement that the Black Caps and White Ferns will both play at Saxton Oval this summer. When the first ball gets bowled it will have been over four years since international cricket was played on Saxton Oval, with Nelson Cricket’s general manager George Vance saying it’s been in the works for a while. Kicking off the summer will be the Black Caps on 20 December as they take on Bangladesh in the second ODI of their 2023/24 tour.

Frustration for forestry

Some forestry contractors are “up against the wall” as the industry goes through a major downturn, forcing layoffs and sending skilled workers overseas. The downturn is the result of China’s economic woes creating less demand for logs for its construction industry. At the same time, costs have sky-rocketed in the past few years and with reduced revenue, forest owners are reducing their harvest operations. Some local businesses are down 30 – 40%, resulting in innovative alternatives to be pursued, with some contractors turning scrap wood into firewood, joining planting crews or pruning.

Six locals WoW with this year’s entries

Six locals have made it to the finals of this year’s World of Wearable Art (WoW) competition; Nelson residents Gill Saunders, Betty Ross and Keith Marshall, Wakefield resident Ben Ng-Wai Shing, Motueka resident Peter Wakeman and Collingwood resident Christine Wingels have been named in the list of 120 finalists for the competition, to be held in September/October. This will be general practitioner Ben Ng-Wai Shing’s second time in the finals, he says he is “stoked” to be named a finalist and hoped his creation would “bring a smile to people’s faces”.

Nerfs hit NCG

Every Sunday foam bullets fly across the Nelson College for Girls (NCG) gymnasium in a new initiative aimed at promoting fun and fitness for all ages. On Sundays the gymnasium is transformed into a Nerf gun battle zone for the community, with guns, bullets and obstacles supplied free of charge, plus four onsite staff to ensure health and safety. NCG sports director Jon Routhan describes the game as “not like paintball, where you get the bruises,” and says all sections of society can get involved and stay active. 30 troops will be locked and loaded for each shooting session; bookings can be made through Jon at NCG.

Aotearoa’s oldest porcupine

Diallo the cape porcupine celebrated his 20th birthday at Natureland last month. Officially the country’s oldest porcupine, Diallo tucked into a special baked treat and a fruit and vegetable mountain alongside parkgoers, staff and his spiky friend, Akoko, who turns 16 in the coming months. Animal care team leader Jos Kater said the occasion was “quite a milestone… we’ll make sure he has a good life for the rest of his years. I’m happy that people came in to celebrate his special day being the oldest porcupine in New Zealand.”

Things we love

Nelson is now home to a brand-new handcrafted supporter’s bench, courtesy of the All Blacks. All Blacks and Tasman Mako teammates Finlay Christie, Leicester Fainga’anuku and Shannon Frizell unveiled the bench at Botanic Sports Field at the end of last month. Nelson was chosen as one of 26 communities across the country to receive the gift from the All Blacks to acknowledge the public support ahead of the Rugby World Cup in France in September. The bench, which is carved from native wood, has the inscription –Me Eke Mai – our bench is your bench – thanks for all your support.