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It feels like the perfect time for Nelson to live up to its reputation as the sunshine capital of New Last month’s devastating floods marked the end of a long and very wet winter and I think we’re all looking forward to spring more than ever. I have a thing for spring. Fresh air and sunshine are hard to beat, and I’ve already noticed the little bits of beauty in each day seem to be growing. Spring is also when Nelson’s creativity comes to the fore. In October we will welcome back the Nelson Arts Festival and Nelson Clay Week. Some of our region’s potters are recognised in this month’s edition, and we take a look at the rise of pottery as a hobby. Māori Language Week (13-19 September) gives us an opportunity to celebrate Aotearoa’s own unique culture and we take a deeper look at the journey of two Nelsonians learning te reo Māori. We also have a feature on bees, which is a perfect story for this time of year. Enjoy the sunshine, the brightness of the daffodils, and the parts of this season that make you smile.
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Alyahna Sanson-Rejouis, Year 9, was presented with the Rotary Young Totara Award at the last assembly of term by Martin De Ruyter, outgoing president of Whakatū Rotary.
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In Year 8, her band came 3rd nationally in BandQuest (after placing 1st & Alyahna winning Best Vocals in the Nelson Region), they also won BandQuest’s National “Best Song” for their song “Te Pai ki Roto I A Koe”.
Many of you will know that Alyahna’s talent has already been recognised at a National level, winning the solo/duo section of the 2020 Smokefree Tangata Beats* when she was only in Year 7.
This year, Alyahna and her band are the Regional winners of the Tangata Beats band category, as well as Alyahna being one of top finalists for the Play It Strange Youth Town song writing award AND in the top finalists for the RockQuest solo/duo online entry, allowing her to audition for semi-finals.
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If you were mayor what would you do?
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Ash Wakelin I would love to give out more art grants, giving more of our local artists the opportunity to make our city a more vibrant place. Capture the moment
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Amanda Charlett Re-assess Nelson’s roading infrastructure. Rocks Road proves time and time again not to be a stable or reliable route. Climate change effects will continue to hinder this route and public safety needs to be paramount.
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“I didn’t understand my culture or what it meant to be Māori. Because our whole family was so affected by colonisation, I thought I wasn’t Māori, and I remember thinking, ‘I want to be Māori when I grow up’.”
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Nelson Airport’s new $1.4million Rosenbauer Panther fire truck is due to arrive in the country by mid-late October, and the airport wants help from the community to name the state-of-the-art firefighting vehicle. The new truck will be operated by the Nelson Airport Rescue Fire Service for use in a range of airfield responsibilities. It has some impressive specs, including being able to throw water up to 80 metres. Name submissions for the new vehicle are open until September 7.
Last month was certainly a month like no other in Nelson Tasman with the weather bomb devasting homes and hillsides and causing evacuations across the region. After ten weeks of wet weather, a further 700mm of rain fell over a three-day period which resulted in 350 significant slips and affected 570 properties.
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The stories of local heroes have been pouring in over the past couple of weeks. From people helping to clear drains and evacuate people to those helping with clean-ups, providing housing, supplies and donations. Our Nelson Tasman community has shown once again that when disaster strikes, we pull together to help those in need.
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Rates increase a shock Nelson City Council’s rate revaluations have come as a shock for some. Nelson moteliers feel ‘blindsided’ after receiving significant rate increases in their commercial rates of more than 50 percent and are ‘unsure where the extra money will come from’.
The 17-metre-long sperm whale carcass that washed ashore at Moturoa/Rabbit Island last month has been tethered in place to allow it to decompose naturally. The whale is believed to have died of natural causes. Officials made the decision to leave the whale in the tidal zone to decompose, they say to avoid touching it for health reasons. The whale’s jawbone is regarded as taonga by iwi. After a karakia, it was removed and will be kept for cultural purposes.
Candidates announced for local elections
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A total of 42 candidates are vying for a spot as either mayor or councillor for Nelson City Council in the upcoming elections. The seven standing for mayor are Matt Lawrey, Kerry Neal, Rohan O’NeillStevens, Richard Osmaston, Tim Skinner, Nick Smith and John Wakelin. For Tasman District Council the five confirmed mayoral candidates are Maxwell Clark, Aly Cook, Mike Harvey, Tim King and Richard Osmaston. Arts Festival is back The Nelson Arts Festival is back in action this year. After being affected by Covid-19 for the previous two years, this year’s festival is hotly anticipated. From 20-30 October, 58 events with more than 200 artists will be held, with attendees being told to ‘pay what they can’. There is something for everyone with the festival, featuring exhibitions, performances, workshops, whispers in the streets, parties, discussions, and rituals, to be held throughout the city centre.
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Nelson mayor Rachel Reese says the clean-up for this record-breaking weather event will take “not a matter of months, but a matter of years.”
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If I could have any job, it would be… A professional public/motivational speaker, or thinking very unrealistically, maybe even an actress. I just love public speaking really, and any job centred around writing and/or presenting speeches would be my dream.
At the tender age of 17, head girl of Nelson College for Girls Alexis Reeve already has a good idea about what she wants to do next. With plans to go to the University of Canterbury next year to study a Bachelor of Communication and a Bachelor of Law. From there the sky is the limit, with public speaking or even acting on the cards.
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Although it may sound cliché, if I could tell my younger self anything it would be to have more faith in myself, to not have unattainable expectations of my achievements, and in general, just believe in myself more. It would save a lot of unnecessary stress!
Julia Roberts, one hundred per cent. She is just the most incredible actress, starring in the best movie of all time (Notting Hill), and overall is such an inspirational, empowering, female figure. She is an icon.
If I could tell my younger self one thing, it would be...
The Ronald McDonald House. Something about the purpose behind this charity really hits me hard. The incredible level of care that they provide is only possible through people donating, and the facilities and care that it provides makes such traumatic times for families that little bit easier. If I could visit any country in the world, it would be… My dream country to travel to is England. I absolutely love history and England carries the most incredible historical monuments from the time periods that just absolutely fascinate me. If I could have lunch with three people, they would be… Firstly, Julia Roberts (of course), then I would say Zendaya, as she is just such an amazing woman, actress, and overall public figure. Then lastly, although it sounds strange, if William Shakespeare was still alive, probably him. I just have an absolute fascination with his work and this time period, having studied it rather meticulously, yet he still is covered in so much mystery, so I think he would be rather interesting.
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If I could only eat one meal for the rest of my life it would be… Pasta, there are so many different varieties, I don’t think I could ever get sick of it really. If I could have a superpower, it would be… Probably teleportation. In certain situations, being able to teleport anywhere would just make life so much easier.
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Not getting stuck in rush hour traffic, and also being able to see the most incredible places in the world. If I could donate $1m to any charity it would be…
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The upgrade of Nelson Hospital is the most important infrastructure project for the city this decade. The mayor and council, particularly with the loss of the elected District Health Board, has an important advocacy role in ensuring it is done by 2028 as required by the NCC Earthquake Prone Building Notice. Council needs to establish a dedicated consenting unit to ensure this billion dollar project is done on time and well.
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love Nelson but our council has lost its way. I’m offering my 30 years of governance experience and energy to give our city positive new direction.”
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The attitude of Nelson council to business needs change. Consents are too slow. Regulations are impractical. We need a council that recognises business provides the wealth and jobs to sustain the region and a can-do culture that will help our businesses grow. We need to revitalise the city to make it a great place to shop and socialise by working with those whose livelihoods depend on it.
COMMUNITY HOUSING Nelson’s housing problems are acute and council needs to be part of the solution. We should use the council housing fund from the sale of pensioner cottages to support Habitat for Humanity, Abbeyfield and the Nelson Tasman Housing Trust. My commitment is to grow the trust’s goal of community housing from 50 to 100 homes by 2026 with a long term of growing it to 200 homes.
Households and businesses are under financial stress from high inflation and council needs to constrain spending. The $46 million new library is not affordable. The council’s recent rate increases for some moteliers of over fifty per cent are unfair and out of touch. The new council needs to review spending, keep rates in check, while focusing on the services and infrastructure Nelson needs.
CLIMATE CHANGE Council has done good work on climate change but more emphasis is needed on the practical steps to replace fossil fuels with renewable energy. Council needs to push harder on replacing coal boilers, backing solar energy and encouraging the switch to electric vehicles.
We need to repair Nelson’s infrastructure as quickly as possible but also ensure we improve its resilience to better withstand future storms. I would relish the opportunity to put my ministerial experience from the Christchurch and Kaikōura earthquakes, Edgecombe floods, my PhD in landslides and my practical experience in civil engineering to work to help council lead the recovery, get good value for ratepayers and get the much needed financial assistance from Wellington.
A lot has changed in 160 years, but what has remained constant is our commitment to our clients; we listen and learn from them. Our people are the key to our success. They are central to NBS being able to offer a high-level personal service. As a client, you can contact your local branch and talk to someone you know. Equally, we have embraced technology such as internet and mobile banking – because our clients want and need this. What makes NBS different from other financial institutions? We build long-term relationships with our clients, and we work with our clients to help them achieve their financial aspirations. Our local knowledge and our ‘high-touch’ personal service sets us apart from our competitors. We empower our people to make decisions in a timely manner - local people making decisions for local families and businesses.
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NBS is well known for its investment in our communities. Why is this important to you? We are owned by our clients and our commitment to them goes beyond the branch walls. We do this by investing a significant amount of our profits back into the communities that they live and work in. Last year we invested a record $1 million and sponsored over 200 community groups and organisations. We are truly engaged with our communities. What will the customer experience look like for your clients in the next 10-20 years?
Banking is a sector that is continually managing change. Recent changes to the Credit Contracts and Consumer Finance Act (CCCFA) have had unintended negative impacts for our people and clients that we have all had to manage. The requirement for some of our people to be certified to provide advice as a Financial Advice Provider is underway, as is work on our Climate Risk, Sustainability and Social Impact Strategies.
Celebrating 160 years of serving locals, we talk to Nelson Building Society (NBS) Head of People and Client Experience senior executive, Toni Lane. Accumulating 14 years of experience at NBS, Toni gives some industry insight on NBS and their goals for the future. on the couch with NBS senior executive, Toni Lane What do you think are the main attributes for NBS’ success and longevity?
Staying committed to our clients to ensure we understand and support their needs will help us to continually evolve. There is still a desire for human contact, so we’re committed to continuing to provide a service to our communities via our branch network. However, we are mindful that some clients prefer online options for services. This will form part of our investment in technological solutions, something we are working on and are excited to deliver. What industry insights are you seeing in the banking sector as a whole?
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The world he experienced there was enticing, but so distinctly different to his own upbringing. “I didn’t understand my culture or what it meant to be Māori. Because our whole family was so affected by colonisation, I thought I wasn’t Māori, and I remember thinking, ‘I want to be Māori when I grow up’.”
The language is the heart and soul of the mana of Māoridom
There is much to celebrate this year, but we don’t have to look very far to realise that the fight to preserve te reo Māori is far from over. Judene Edgar takes a closer look at te reo before Māori Language Week, 13-19 September.
The 1987 Māori Language Act gave official language status to the Māori language in response to a Waitangi Tribunal finding that te reo was a taonga (treasure) that needed legal protection. Despite this protection, Māori Language commissioner Rawinia Higgins says “we need 1 million speakers of te reo by 2040 to safeguard our language for future generations”.
Craig Shepard (Shep) is determined to help keep te reo alive in Whakatū for Māori and Pākehā. Shep grew up in what he thought was a fairly “traditional kiwi household”, with a Pākehā father and Māori mother. Learning te reo was non-existent as it was not considered a priority for his family.
For Shep, the key is to support Māori and Pākehā learners, regardless of where they are on their journey. “My learning journey has been more applied and practical than classroom-based. My best learning was when I left Te Tauihu and went to other regions to experience Māori language and culture –it opened my mind and I learned that there weren’t set ways to do everything. They were very generous and enabling of my learning. It’s simply about te reo being used and celebrated.”
Up until the 1870s New Zealand had a strong bilingual culture. However, as more migrants arrived English became the dominant language and Māori language was suppressed. Te reo suffered and along with it, Māori culture. Despite the focus on kōrero Pākehā (speaking English), the Māori language survived, especially on the marae, at homes, at places of worship, and waiata (songs).
“The battle for te reo Māori has been fought in communities across Aotearoa, from small towns to our biggest cities. In 1987 some warned that making te reo an official language would divide New Zealanders but 35-years later, te reo is something that unites us.”
“My mother was one of ten and we’d have these amazing family holidays in Pahiatua,” says Shep.
It wasn’t until he started working at Whakatū Marae as a social worker that his interest in te reo and whakapapa (genealogy) was ignited. “There were a lot of us on different journeys, but having an environment where I could use te reo frequently really helped.”
Shep’s trying to walk the talk at home, work, and in everyday life. His wife and children are also learning te reo and they are increasingly speaking te reo at home. But Shep says aroha (love and compassion) are key parts of supporting people on their journey. “It’s all about helping the next generations to get ready to take over.”
In fact, a friend he worked with laid down the challenge for them to only speak te reo to each other at work, which really accelerated his learning. Understanding what it means to learn te reo from nothing, he also valued the immersive experience that this challenge provided him. So he took his new-found skills to Nelson Marlborough Institute of Technology to support Māori learners and Māoristyle teaching methods, eventually moving into teaching te reo.
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Increasing urbanisation of Māori led to further decline of te reo and by the 1980s less than 20% of Māori were native speakers. The impact of the alienation of Māori from their language and culture and the very real risk of losing the language altogether led to considerable push-back. In 1972 a 30,000-strong petition supporting the teaching of Māori language and culture in schools was submitted to parliament. What started as Māori language day in 1972, three years later became Te Wiki o te Reo Māori: Māori Language Week, an integral part of the wider efforts to revitalise the Māori language. Held the third full week of September (Mahuru), this year Te Wiki o te Reo Māori is 13 to 19 September.
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Craig Shepard (Shep) is determined to help keep te reo alive in Whakatū for Māori and Pākehā.
He says the real development was one of confidence, and patience in himself to find the words that he needed. Such patience isn’t needed at home however, as “Māia effortlessly picks up what language to use with people and switches accordingly.” Having recently returned from Germany he says that Māia is now predominantly speaking German at home after several weeks visiting her mother’s family. However, Johny is stepping up his conversational te reo to ensure he can give her the same immersive experience in te reo. Johny says the key for learning te reo is to understand that “it’s a marathon, not a sprint. Do a little bit well. You don’t need to learn it tomorrow, but pronouncing place names and people’s names is important.”
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“I knew I needed to engage with te reo as I was going to be the one constant at all of the events,” he says. His initial focus was on the more formal elements such as mihi whakatau (welcome) and karakia (prayer/incantation), but thanks to the mentorship of Ropata Taylor, he’s now integrating te reo into the rest of his life.
Johny O’Donnell is also supporting the next generation of te reo learners, starting at home with his two-year-old daughter Māia who speaks German, English and te reo Māori.
“This year I’ve gone deep and I’ve recommitted to challenge myself in day-to-day conversation.”
Ahakoa he iti, he pounamu — although it is small, it is precious like a greenstone.
To help with fluency, Ropata recommended that he went to Kura Reo, an intensive week-long total immersion wānanga [place of learning] in Tai Tokerau. “I arrived knowing no one. I’d never been to an immersive experience. I was out of my comfort zone and initially quite terrified. But while it took a lot out of you as you had to focus on understanding others and upskilling yourself, within a day or two it felt like you were amongst family.”
Kia kaha te reo Māori.
Growing up in Motueka with his brother and Pākehā mother, Johny had limited connection with his whakapapa, and no exposure to te reo at home or at school. “The only way I knew I was Māori was a portrait of an ancestor, Atama Paparangi, hanging at home, but because of this, I always had a curiosity and interest.” When he started at Nelson College, he joined the whānau class learning te reo and kapa haka. Entering the Ngā Manu Kōrero Speech Competitions ignited his passion for oratory skills, inherent in Māori culture.
Ka pu te ruha ka hao te rangatahi - As an old net withers another is remade - When an elder is no longer fit to lead, a healthier leader will stand in his place.
Johny O’Donnell and his daughter Māia who speaks German, English and te reo Māori.
Working in community development and communications for the past decade, it wasn’t until taking on the role of facilitator for the Te Tauihu Intergenerational Strategy three years ago that his passion for te reo was reinvigorated.
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Earth to art
Could pottery be the perfect hobby? Even complete novices can poke and prod a ball of clay into something recognisable, usable, satisfying – and perhaps even slip into a state of mindfulness while they’re at it.
If you want to try your hand at pottery, throwing on the wheel is fun, but harder than it appears.
It seems odd to call a technique ‘throwing’ when you only spend a couple of seconds chucking the clay on the wheel and the rest of the time making the wheel turn using a foot pedal or electricity. It should be called wheeling, turning or pedalling. If I wished to channel my inner word nerd at this point, I would explain that the word ‘throw’ in this context, comes from the old English, ‘thrawan’, which actually means to twist or turn. But lucky I don’t go into origins of words because that is geekier than thrawaning clay these days.
“People had a lot of time during lockdown to reflect on their life and how they were spending their time and I think that a lot of people probably thought, ‘Man I could be doing stuff at home but I don’t have any hobbies’, and so I think that it has actually driven more of us out to do things. Also, people really wanted to get back out into the community and connect with people.”
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Nelson Tasman has a reputation for producing some of the country’s most recognised ceramicists and potters including Katie Gold, Royce McGlashen and Christine Boswijk. From the 1950s-70s, Nelson had the most potters per head of population and an international reputation as a centre of excellence in studio pottery. Enthusiasm for the craft has never really abated here but its appeal seemed to increase when the world fell off its axis in 2020. Rebecca Young, Nelson Community Potters tutor, has a take on that.
Look what a mess Demi Moore’s character in Ghost made of a perfectly good vase. In her defence, she was doing quite well at it until her shirtless hus band, Sam (Patrick Swayze) came along and distracted her. Has anyone looked at a pottery wheel the same way again?
Britt Coker takes a look at the rising interest in pottery ahead of Nelson Clay Week in early October.
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He thinks one of the appeals of pottery-making now is its alignment with sustainability and people’s desire to reduce or reuse. It doesn’t hurt that a handmade ceramic mug of the 21st century is likely to offer more aesthetic appeal, courtesy of glaze or shape. The heavy shades of 1970s brown show no signs of dominating store shelves anytime soon.
Functional ceramics for other people’s kitchens, a ‘part time gig’ interspersed with motherhood.
“I do tend to mostly make functional pieces, I think that's my comfort zone because I feel more comfortable selling things that I think are going to be used. I absolutely love ceramic artwork that is just for the sake of art, but I battle a lot with - 'what if someone buys it and then they get tired of it'. Whereas if they're using it all the time, I sort of feel like it's more justified.…but that’s just really putting my own feelings on others.”
Plus, no one says you have to be good at it, just take pleasure in it.
Rebecca laments the personal belief systems of some individuals who never consider artistic pursuits as an option because they don’t think they have the natural talent.
A creative person with a background in jewellery making, Reuben enjoyed the practical, hands-on nature of the hobby and the group camaraderie.
“People are starting to think more about reusing things more and more as opposed to using them once and throwing them out. And the colours are just incredible compared to what you might find in shops years Takingago.”aclump of the earth and transforming it into something that you can eat or drink out of probably plucks at the Neolithic DNA strands still threading through us. If we’re going to follow daily rituals, one that simply involves eating or drinking from something you made yourself seems like a rewarding way to start the day.
Rebecca has had her hands in clay since 2019, and, as well as tutoring, has established a studio in her garage where she creates pieces to sell.
Last year Reuben Shaw moved down from Auckland to Nelson with his family in the pursuit of better work/life balance. He’d always been interested in trying pottery and the shift meant pottery class was one of the things he finally found time for. An opportunity to “try something new, meet new people and just enjoy the gift of giving it all away to people that I love.”
There are a few different techniques to work with clay. Many great potters steer clear of the wheel, preferring to hand-build their pieces by coiling or pinching. It’s forgiving nature allows for plenty of do overs as anyone with strong fingers can fashion a pot or mug out of a malleable lump, and if they hate it, just start again. Glazing and firing follow, and the final stage of admiration requires the least effort but needs the most time. If you are disappointed with what you’ve made, then there’s always reward in the creative process to reflect on.
“I think that absolutely every person is creative, and society has made some people feel like they are not creative or they’ve put a label on themselves that they don’t have a creative bone in their body. But I think that’s the beautiful thing about the pottery course, people come along and sometimes they’re so surprised at themselves and what they produce. It's quite liberating for people, I think, to realize that they don't have to be anything you know, they are a fluid person, they can change. They can move into different areas of their life and flourish, and I think that's cool.”
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The healing nature of creative pursuits has seen the evolution of creative arts therapy as a way of helping people with their state of mental health. If we’re feeling down, exercise is regularly recommended as a mood shifter, but fewer people would consider a creative outlet to help with the process. Of course, life doesn’t have to be challenging in order to pummel clay. We eye up classes when we’re looking for reward, variety or a challenge; something to provide space for contemplation or human connection.
“All of us could agree on the same thing, that when you walk in through that front door every Tuesday evening, you take your coat off, sit down at the wheel and just have a bit of yarn about how your week’s been. It was a place to unwind really and just relax. But, at the same time we're all here for the same reason, we're all here to make pottery together.”
“It's a learning process. Learning that you can just make stuff because in the process of making it is really cathartic and other people might see the goodness, and if they don't, it doesn't matter. I'm really interested in people taking enjoyment from the process of making, rather than placing emphasis on the product at the end of it.”
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Sue Newitt has recently been working with porcelain, making fine, simple forms using slip trail ing and celadon glazes. suenewittceramics.nz heard the expression ‘turning water into wine,’ well our region’s potters excel at turning mud into art.
A range of slipcast domestic and hand built sculptural works inspired by the flora and fauna of New Zealand. by appointment. Studio Based in the heart of the city, Kiln Studio specialises in group events, classes and private tuition, designed to bring people together to share knowledge, skills and kindness.
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Nelson Tasman has long been a haven for pottery with some of the very best calling this region home. Nelson Magazine seeks out our region’s clay crafters.
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Potterbee Composing whimsical ceramic creations, clever artisan and owner of Potterbee, Rebecca designs and makes every bespoke piece using a pottery wheel and hand-building techniques. potterbee.com
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Inspired by nature and its natural forms, ceramist Lynette Hirst dedicates her time to creating stunning original and bespoke pieces from her home-based studio. lynettehirst.co.nz
Working exclusively in porcelain Mandy Gargiulo produces delicate works inspired by nature’s perfect imperfections, drawing inspiration from the shapes and textures of her natural surrounds. Flowers, leaves, and the sea are all strong influences on her work. mandygargiulocermaics.co.nz
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Dynamic award-winning duo, potter Owen Bartlett and clay artist Katie Gold, share a studio and gallery in a 110-yearold villa in the heart of Upper Moutere. bartlettandgoldgallery.co.nz
Create, nourish, and relax at Al chemy Arts Centre on Bateup Rd, celebrating 20 years on this site this year! Soak up the stunning craftsmanship and soul-nurturing food in a calming environment. alchemyarts.co.nz
Well known as one of New Zealand’s leading potters, Royce McGlashen has won many awards and his work is held in numerous public and private collections. roycemcglashen.co.nz
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Starting from the beginning, Rebekah, a qualified counsellor, self-development coach, trainer, public speaker and the creator of the popular Instagram
Amy Russ finds out that it's easy to see why her advice on wellness strikes such a cord with so many. community @journey_to_wellness, says the “beautiful, accidental opportunity” of writing her first book stemmed from an idea to start an Instagram account as a resource for her clients. Working as a high school counsellor at the time, she understood that busy and hectic teenage minds were struggling to retain the tools and resources she had supplied them with. “I realised I needed to connect with them through a medium that they used. I started drawing and creating Instagram posts that I hoped would capture therapeutic tools and concepts in a simple, bite-sized and visual way.”
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Inspiringly honest, compassionate, caring, sup portive and a breath of fresh air. Nelson-based counsellor Rebekah Ballagh speaks from the heart and the best-selling author and illustrator has some sage advice for us all. With a deep personal under standing of the importance of mental health and well-being, this extraordinary woman is winning over hearts across the world with her approachable style and creativity.
Tessa Jaine When Rebekah Ballagh speaks (or writes) people listen. The Richmond counsellor has an Instagram following of over 350,000 people, national television appearances and now a second book to her name.
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Rebekah Ballagh and her daughter Mikah with Rebekah's book Big Feelings.
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What began as a resource base for her clients quickly snowballed into a platform with hundreds and thousands of followers. “People seemed to connect and resonate with my digestible and approachable style and the visual element, there's something very unthreatening about a cartoon!”
Fast forward a year and an email from Australian book publishers Allen and Unwin catapulted Rebekah's vision to new heights. The process of compiling her first book, ‘Note to Self – The secrets of calm’ in 2020, she describes as an absolute whirlwind experience. On the back of this success, ‘Note to Self – The Journal’ was published in 2021, ‘Words of Comfort – How to find hope’ in February of this year and, more recently, her children's book ‘Big Feelings and What They Tell Us’. “Each process is different than the last, it's certainly a juggle but writing and illustrating is an absolute passion for me. I get lost in the creative process and it's never a chore.” Being able to work in the way that she does, Rebekah says, is a privilege. “Getting to connect with customers and clients through the online courses or coaching that I run is something that fuels my passion because I'm getting to hear that people are enjoying my work and that it is making a difference in their lives. That's really the passion behind all of this, I want to make mental health tools, resources and information accessible, digestible, approachable and a little bit fun.”
The launch of Rebekah's first book and Big Feelings saw her make appearances on The Project, a career highlight which she thinks of fondly. Appearing on live tv shows, radio interviews, talking at keynote speeches and hosting training seminars with hundreds of people, used to be a world away from Rebekah's comfort zones, but that is exactly what she does now – and does well – proving that with the right tools, anything can be achieved. “A few years before that first TV appearance I began having panic attacks. I was already working in counselling when they started, and I knew exactly what they were and what was happening. At the time I felt like a failure, and it fuelled my imposter syndrome. I would think ‘who am I to guide people with anxiety or do this work when I'm having these panic attacks myself?’ I mustered up all the compassion that I could find to get myself through and remind myself that while I was a counsellor, People seemed to connect and resonate with my digestible and approachable style and the visual element, there's something very unthreatening about a cartoon! “ “
Opening up about her early years, Rebekah says she went through a lot, but looking back on how far she has come she says those experiences have led her to where she is today. “I was insecure, and I experienced a lot of self-doubt and anxiety, and so I feel so passionate about not only continuing to step into my own growth but to support people along in their own journey to do the same. If I had the tools I know now, things could have been very different back then. And while I wouldn’t change anything, I am excited and passionate about the fact I can teach others. I'm somebody who has been through my own journey with anxiety, depression, and panic attacks - I’m human - and if I can use my training and personal experience to help others to navigate these things, then I'm a happy woman!”
Continuing to write and illustrate, the future looks bright for Rebekah with the launch of her new children's book, conferences, webinars, courses and workshops - along with a few more exciting ideas in the pipeline - Rebekah’s talent for making complex concepts easy to understand is resonating with people across the board. “I love to make these topics feel really approachable and it's important for me to be authentic, real and honest, and to hopefully help people see that with a little support and the right knowledge and resources they can become the version of themselves that they want to be.”
Rebekah, Hamish and Mikah with their renovated bus they spent five months traveling in around the South Island.
Recently taking some time out with her family, Rebekah, husband Hamish, and their daughter Mikah took five months off to travel the South Island in a renovated 1971 Ford bus, an experience she says will stay with her for eternity. “Our trip was amazing! We did a full tour of the South Island and came home in May. The experience of travelling and living in a bus was certainly a once in a lifetime and an incredible opportunity.”
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I'm also human. I gathered up all the tools and information that I knew from my extensive post-grad training in anxiety and mental health and set out on a mission to overcome my panic attacks and master my anxiety. I look back at my journey now and feel really proud of how far I have come. Going on live TV was something that I would never ever have been able to do at the beginning of my journey and it feels like a testimony, not only to putting in the work, but also to knowing how powerful and useful the tools and resources I have to teach people can be.”
The stresses of the last two and half years are starting to take their toll on people. To be under this strain for such a long time is not something that is easy for anybody to manage and thrive through, Rebekah says. But topping up our ‘well-being tank’ and coping with life's extra stresses can be as simple as taking pleasure in the little things, practising mindfulness, focusing on your foundations by keeping hydrated, eating well and undertaking gentle exercise. Learning about your nervous system and its ‘threat response states’. Creating daily ‘micro-moments’ of well-being by taking deep breathes or naming things you are grateful for, or savouring a cup of tea. And focusing on what is within your control to take back some power and leave behind some of the feelings of helplessness.
“One of the key things that I believe can change your life is to grant yourself compassion. Grant yourself the compassion that you so freely give to your loved ones. If we could all just pause, take a step back, detach a little from our self-judgments and allow ourselves some grace then so much could change. Imagine how differently you might speak to yourself if you weren't dictated to by your inner critic, or distracted by worries, stresses and anxiety. Imagine how differently we might all feel if we learned to sit with our emotions and feelings of discomfort and trust they would pass. I also want to get across that it isn't selfish to invest in yourself and to prioritise yourself and your own well-being and mental health. When you show up for yourself you are better able to show up for others.”
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Ben Wells has been a beekeeper for about eight years. It started for him in that Luke/Yoda mentoring kind of way, so he skipped joining the bee club option but recommends it for anyone starting out as there is a lot to learn and keeping a beehive going requires an investment of time, money and plenty of knowledge.
There are several big challenges for the bees within Nelson suburbia. Varroa mite, American Foul Brood (AFB), herb/pesticides, Argentine ants and tutu - a native plant the bees like to visit for the honeydew excretion from scale insects. Tutu is lethal enough to fell a curious circus elephant, and has. Most beekeepers use chemicals to control Varroa and AFB and everyone who sells or shares their honey needs to get it tested first as our region has plenty of tutu. With the Argentine ants, Ben surrounds his hives with water to create a moat, but it’s not a fix-all.
There’s a buzz around bees these days that isn’t entirely of their own making. Hives are springing up in suburban backyards across the region as townsfolk look to support an insect that is worth its weight in gold.
Experienced backyard beekeeper Ben Wells checks on a hive at his home in Wakapuwaka.
32 September 2022 “Mate, the bees know.” Ben Wells is recalling a conversation he had with Chester, an elderly neighbour who was teaching Ben about beekeeping. I am imagining a young Luke Skywalker listening to Master Yoda. “I was asking question after question because I was hungry to learn and he went, ‘Mate, the bees know’. Ben laughs. “And I went, ‘oh’”. I went through a lot of beekeeping and always thought about that. Chester wasn’t some prokeeper, but he was connected to them…. One time, he lost his bees two years in a row and he was in tears.”
Norbert Klose is an organic (uncertified) beekeeper who has been selling his honey at the Nelson market for 22 years. He uses wooden materials for his hives and organically-approved methods to combat pests and diseases. Do his bees recognise him? Kind of, maybe. “They would notice that people behave differently… They can see fast movements; they can’t see slow ones. If you don’t move much or very little, you’re basically like a tree. They see fast movements really slow, that’s how they perceive it.”
Bees in your backyard
Words: Britt Coker | Tessa Jaine
33 Norbet Klose, a familiar face at The Nelson Market, with his Norb's Gold Raw Organic Honey, practices organically-approved methods to care for and maintain his beehives.
“The beehive is just the home of the hive, the colony is the body. The way I see it, the bee colony is the body that expands during the day and shrinks at night... Like us, we have trillions of cells.” Norb says the bees communicate by sound and smell because in the hive it’s completely dark. “When they want to defend themselves they make a different sound, or if they have no queen they have a quite loud humming sound because there is a lot of worry in the hive - it means they are slowly dying… The queen can also make a beeping sound.” When they’re out flower-hunting, it’s the ultraviolet rays that light up like runway lights on a landing strip. The bee can see ultraviolet-even on a cloudy day, which makes it easier for them to make a beeline to the waiting nectar. If living with pet bees sounds appealing, but not the maintenance, backyard bee hobbyists can always hire hives and have someone else take responsibility for the little critters. Norb says there is a difference between two roles, “are you a beekeeper, or keeping bees?” Either way your hive needs a sunny, sheltered spot raised off the ground. Maybe also avoid creating a flight path that crosses your washing line since bees don’t do their business inside the hive. Bee poo is sticky, but no surprises there considering their diet.
On one flight from the hive to collect honey, a honey bee will visit between 50 and 100 flowers.
Interestingly, summer worker bees only live for about six weeks, but winter worker bees can live for six months. The difference in longevity is driven by built in martyrdom. The summer bees die before winter so there are not masses of them sitting around eating all the honey. It’s a much smaller collective that live through the winter months, for the greater good.
There’s something to be said for that.” Don’t worry if they come to check you out. “People go to whack it away, but the bees have no interest in harming you. If they sting you, it kills them... It’s only if they’re trying to protect their hives and their babies. When we open their hives up is when they show aggression and that’s a good natural trait to have.” They eat pollen and nectar but Ben has also observed them feeding on seaweed compost, turning over bark piles to access the mycelium (white threads of fungal goodness) and coating themselves in the shiny resin that new leaf shoots are encased in. It’s an anti-viral, anti-bacterial coating for the leaf but the bees scrape it off and take it home for self-medication. Combine with a bit of bee spit and wax and they have their highly-prized propolis.
Ben describes the colony as a collective consciousness. “There is a lot we can learn from the bees. They are a superorganism, and they function as one. I think the way that every bee’s best intention is for the greater good of the colony, it’s not for himself. Our society is very different from that. If one bee gets sick it will fly away from the hive to die so it won’t infect the other bees.” Please, no one leave home if you are feeling unwell. But perhaps, check in with your neighbours if they are. In the spirit of collective conscientiousness!
Honey bees communicate by ‘dancing’. They do a waggle dance which tells other bees the distance and direction of food. The honey bee beats its wings 11,400 times per minute, which makes their buzzing sound.
“We’re building robotic bees, but we’ve got the most amazing system already here and no human system has ever been better than what nature has provided. The way that symbiotic relationships work between insects and plants. It’s such an amazing system.”
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In summer, the queen bee can lay as many as 1,500 eggs every day.
Hive-hiring obviously incurs a cost but is hasslefree, as the householder you get more honey than you can eat, and plenty of backyard buzz to tune into. If you have a hive you can also forget about stopping to smell the roses, because Ben reckons observing the insect that pollinates the roses is where the joy through stillness really lies. “It's a thing, bee watching. A type of meditation sitting down and watching a beehive, watching them go in and out.
Bees pollinate about one-third of the world’s food crops. That’s a lot of pressure. So if you want to help them with their work, don’t spray chemicals on your property. If you have to, do it at dusk after they’ve gone to bed. Access to water is helpful but they drown easily so lean a stick inside the bowl so they can clamber out. If your social circle is bereft of an apiarian Jedi master, you’ll find advice and connections through the local club, nelsonbeekeepers.org.nz. NMIT also runs several beekeeping courses for people seeking official qualifications and in-depth knowledgethough mate, it’ll always be a fraction of what the bees know.
The buzz on bees Worker bees produce about 1/12th of a teaspoon of honey in their lifetime.
It’s a matriarchal society within a beehive. The worker bees are all female while the male drone bees are roving Casanovas. Neither of these roles do anything for challenging engrained stereotypes. But, hey ho. At least they’re all unpaid equally.
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Realising it was the influence of the kowhaiwhai patterns that inspired him, Brian says it was Brian Flintoff at his workshop in Monaco.
Becoming a qualified teacher, Brian saw creating as a way to relax after a hard day at work. After tinkering around making small pieces of furniture and children's toys in his shed, Brian’s carving journey began in 1977 after purchasing a particular piece for his wife, Julia. Intrigued by the design, Brian jokes that he is unsure whether he was drawn to it most for himself or for Julia, but either way, it marked the beginning of a journey he has travelled ever since. With no prior training, Brian learned the basic skills of carving through Mac McCabe of Fiordland Souvenirs. Finding a piece of bone on Nelson’s Boulder Bank, he was confident enough to attempt carving. “I tried my hand with a lovely fragment of bone and created my very first pendant for my nephew to wear, as he was leaving the country at the Brian'stime.”teaching career saw him travel the country and time spent in Wainuiomata, offered an experience that immersed him further into the mythology and symbolism of the Māori world. “Back then there was no marae nearby so spare classrooms at the school were used to teach flax weaving kowhaiwhai, and tukutuku. I was fortunate enough to be exposed to some very wonderful people who would guide and encourage me through my journey.”
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Carving a link to Māori culture
Words: Amy Russ Brian Flintoff has come a long way from finding bone to carve on the Boulder Bank, now the Monacobased Queen's Service Medal winner is respected across the country for his work as a carver.
At his happiest when being creative in his modest Jade and Bone workshop located in Monaco, you will soon discover prominent New Zealand carver and author, Brian Flintoff has an exceptional knack for storytelling. With his gentle and soft-spoken nature, his love for indigenous culture shines through into each spectacular work of art that he lovingly creates with intricately designed, bespoke pieces telling a multitude of stories specific to each individual piece. With his face lighting up when explaining the story behind each carving's detail, Brian tells of a childhood filled with compassion and empathy for others, honest hard work and a family dedicated to helping others. Raised in the deep south, Brian’s interest in the rich tradition of Māori culture was established at a young age, inspired by his parents and his experiences that culminated from their work. “My parents were Salvation Army officers and I remember feeling particularly intrigued and inspired by my mum's positive experiences from her posting to Te Kuiti, these instilled an interest in tangata whenua right from the age of seven or eight years old.” Born in Balclutha and raised in Colac Bay near Foveaux Strait, Brian says his upbringing instilled in him valuable work ethics. “We lived a simple lifestyle that was two generations behind most of us. We worked hard toiling on the land and we had to have that attitude to live sustainably.”
38 September 2022 1. A pūmoana drying out on the workbench as the wood from Tane joins to the shell of Tangaroa to become a peace maker. 2. Brian at the mouth of Kaipuehu completing a rainbow image. | 3. A selection of Taonga Pūoro in Brian’s Tidal Access gallery. | 4. Part of a collaboration creating art experiences, from left; Bob Bickerton, Solomon Rahui, Araina Tiako, Holly WeirTiako, Robin Slow and Brian Flintoff. Supplied, Waimana Rahui. 421 3
Having previously exhibited extensively across the country, including the Museum of New Zealand. Te Papa Tongarewa and more locally The Suter Art Gallery, Brian along with local artists; performer, composer and previous director of Nelson School of Music, Bob Bickerton; local artist and educator Robin Slow; Ariana Tikao; Holly Tikao and Solomon Rahui, are now part of a collaboration creating art experiences. Culminating in the hugely successful travelling exhibitions entitled, ‘Nga Hau Ngakau’ (Breath of Mine) presenting a journey through Te Ao Māori. A recent show, ‘Rehua: Whakakitea ngā mata o te Ariki’ (Revealing the Many Faces of Rehua) explored stories and histories of Te Wai Pounamu, showed how manu (birds) are the messengers in Māori mythology, with the works celebrating them as the original ancestors.
Receiving nationwide acclaim Brian says the shows have become more of an ‘experience’ rather than an exhibition. “People are thoroughly embracing their experiences, and say they are inspirational, with many returning several times.”
Brian’s beautiful taonga pūoro complement stunning original paintings by Robin, while Bob, along with the talented Ariana, Holly and Solomon, provide the haunting soundscapes for the exhibitions.
The more Brian delved into our country's indigenous culture, the more he wanted to learn about others, and he developed a deep appreciation for West Coast Canadian Indian Tribal art. Receiving a grant to travel there, Brian soon discovered a parallel between the two cultures.
“The works of Canadian carver's show striking similarities to Māori art, with both having a similar approach to stylisation. When I became aware of the similarities of both art and myth, I looked more closely at Māori carvings and found that there perhaps might be a link.
‘Taonga Puoro’ - first printed by Potton & Burton in 2004 - was the first book to be published that comprehensively detailed the world of Māori musical instruments and aided in the revival and preservation of Māori musical culture and beliefs. A lot of these stories had never been written down, such as the story of Raukatauri, the goddess who gave us flute music. Stories that beautifully explain why things are the way they are, there are so many. We were needing to gather as much information as possible and publishing it emerged as a tohu, a sign, that we were on the right path.”
Widely regarded as one of Aotearoa’s most prominent makers of Māori instruments, Brian’s work is held in maraes throughout the country and in both private and public collections and museums throughout the world. He is an elected member of the Academy of Fine Arts and along with Richard Nunns he received a Queens Service Medal in 2010 for his contribution to the revival of taonga puoro, but he says it is the recognition and acceptance he receives from many marae throughout Aotearoa that is the most satisfying acknowledgement of his lifetime of work.
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Interestingly, this is now shown through a shared line of DNA.”
One such creation that Brian holds dear is a personal project with Hirini who was given a description of the Pumotomoto (a name for the fontanelle), an instrument which is played over the womb of expectant mothers and over the child's fontanelle until it closes, to embed tribal beliefs. Many art pieces found back in the day were sent to museums or personal collections all over the world but none of these pumotomoto exist.” Brian recreated the magical piece based purely on a short description given to Hirini by kaumatua from remote Waikarimoana. Demonstrating the extraordinary sound that is played either with the nose or mouth, Brian plays an enigmatic, reverberating tone that is felt in the depths of the soul. “The music is haunting. You can bend the notes and the sound that comes from it is just incredible. Matai wood is ideal for the project as it reverberates and gets better the more it is Fellowused.”collaborator, Ariana Tikao, composes and performs waiata in te reo Māori and English, and she is a strong advocate and teacher of reviving Māori birthing practices. Ariana says, “The instrument is important for the revival of Māori birthing practices and there seem to be no artefacts of the instrument found anywhere in the country, so these are taonga.”
Amassing years of research and refining his skills culminated in Brian creating bespoke pieces for members of parliament, and respected kaumatua including Sir Tīpene O’Regan. Supporting workshops and bringing other creative people together has garnered backing from Māori communities throughout the country. Brian met with renowned Māori musician Hirini (Sydney) Melbourne, at the first wananga on Taonga Puoro at Te Araroa, and it was from there that, along with Hirini and fellow Nelsonian teacher, Richard Nunns, the publications ‘Taonga Puoro’ and later ‘Kura Koiwi’ were born. The three of them collaborated and spearheaded the initial revival project, along with many other contributors.
Nelson’s harbour in the 1840s must have been a spectacular sight with the coming and going of a diverse array of merchant sailing vessels, joined in the 1850s by steam ships. Established in 1841 as New Zealand’s second oldest city, the entrepre neurial nature of the first settlers combined with a hinterland conducive to the production of goods desired elsewhere in the world meant that by 1849 substantial quantities of timber, wool and grain were being exported from the region, followed soon after by shiploads of apples.
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From Nelson Tasman to the World
Nowadays the region contributes 1.7% to New Zealand’s gross domestic product while growing at an average of 5% per year. The export of goods from the region’s primary industries; horticulture, viticulture, timber and the blue economy (aquaculture), are major contributors to this.
Contributing to the strength of the blue economy are the many businesses that have enabled Nelson to become the global hub of research and innovation including the Cawthron Institute, the Plant and Food Research Seafood Research Unit and Niwa. A science
The Nelson Tasman region has a richness of diverse industry and is the home to some key players exporting their products and putting Nelson Tasman on the map. This month we talk to some of our key industries taking us to the world. Port Nelson, Australasia’s largest fishing port, continues to be vital to the region’s economic success with 67% of the volume of all goods passing through it destined for export. The seafood industry is the region’s largest export earner with fishing, aquaculture and processing providing more than 2600 jobs. King Salmon’s Graeme Tregidga says, “Demand for salmon is so great we just can’t produce enough. Fifty to 60 per cent of everything we sell goes offshore to Australia, Japan, North America and Southeast Asia. With such high world-wide demand, the market is very strong right now.”
Sixty-seven per cent of the volume of all goods passing through Port Nelson is destined for export. Port Nelson
Nelson has the highest number of scientists per capita of anywhere else in the country which benefits all areas of the primary, manufacturing and tech sectors.
SuJon is a local business that has been exporting for over twenty years. Michelle Manson, daughter of founders Sue and John Gibb, reports that their superfood Blackcurrant Powder will shortly be sold by Amazon. This is in addition to the multiple international markets they already have for it and their frozen berries.
A few of the other many companies in the early stages of taking Nelson and New Zealand to the world are Kimer Med, developing anti-viral medication to tackle a range of harmful viruses; Noologica, an open-source and open-science initiative to provide a mental health diagnostic application and Ribcell Systems, developing new construction componentry and systems for housing that will make it possible to build and install a (social) house in one working day. Behind the scenes and driving the export of local goods and services forward are New Zealand Trade and Enterprise, the Nelson Chamber of Commerce and the Nelson Regional Development Agency (NRDA). As Fiona Wilson, CE of NRDA says, “There are a lot of exciting developments right now. Nelson Tasman is and will be a key contributor to NZ Inc.'s growing delivery of quality food to the world. In recent years there has been a move beyond the dependence on quality primary produce that we are well-known for, expanding the regional base of manufacturing and other added-value industry. Although our primary production and exports remain strong, we are seeing notable growth of added-value products and ‘weightless’ exports - knowledge and intellectual property. Nelson Tasman's fabulous lifestyle offerings are attractive to people whose work can be done remotely, and our businesses have customers all over the world.”
41 and technology precinct is planned for Port Nelson which will see a number of businesses and research establishments in close proximity to one another.
Viticulture remains a strong contributor to the export economy. Anna Seifried of Seifried Estate says that despite the strictures of Covid, the market for their Nelson wines offshore is continuing to grow. “We supply twenty-six markets worldwide with 50% going to the United Kingdom”, she says. Recently established are new markets in the UAE and South JacquieKorea.Walters of Walters PR has a broad view of the local economy, with many clients based here who are exporting. “It isn’t just things we are seeing go offshore,” she says. “There is actually a great deal of intelligence and skills earning export dollars for the region. As global media and communications manager for the international OSACO group who are human risk investigators and mitigators, for example, my skills have become part of the export economy.”
Pic’s Peanut Butter, who Jacquie worked with for eight years, is seeing huge demand for its products around the world while another of her clients, Hybrid Bikes Nelson is just breaking into the English, German and Australian markets.
World class businesses based here Blue Economy • Cawthron Institute • Maclab • NZ King Salmon • Sealord • Talleys • TNL International Legal services • Pitt and Moore Māori Economy • Wakatu Incorporation Food and Beverage • FSL Foods • Golden Bay Fruit • Kono • Pic's Peanut Butter • Tasman Bay Food Co Forestry • DC Equipment • Nelmac • Nelson Pine Industries • OneFortyOne Research, Science and Technology • Alaron • Brightwater Engineering • Coman Construction • Kernohan Engineering • Kidson Group • Manuka Street Hospital • Shuttlerock • Snapit • Switch Lighting Visitor Economy • Munro Group • SBL Group / Nelson Coachlines • Wilsons Abel Tasman *excluding central and local government agencies and organisations World class businesses based in Nelson Tasman Air freight is also a key contributor to the regions export of products. Credit: NRDA
Ninety percent of the products Alaron produces are exported with the largest markets being the USA, Asia, Australia and parts of UK and Europe. Sales are starting to expand into Southeast Asia and the Middle East. Not only do Alaron hold a phenomenal array of accreditations recognised throughout the world and maintain the highest ethical and quality standards, they also take their impact on the environment extremely seriously. “We have installed one of the largest solar array in the top of the south with 810 solar panels and we recover heat through our processes. We have a no-car allowance where we pay staff to not bring their car to work and come via other means such as biking, walking, public transport or carpooling,” Claire explains.
The company manufactures for a wide range of customers from large multi-national companies through to smaller start-ups.
Harnessing nature for better health alaron.co.nz Quality inspections of products as they are made are critical.
“We can produce twopiece hard shell capsules, tablets, powder blends, liquids, gels, and creams as well as offering freeze drying services and a range of packing options,” says Alaron’s business development general manager Claire Quin.
Capsules and tablets are automatically packed on high speed lines.
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Over the past three years, the company’s customers have all seen an increasing demand for their products as consumers take their health and well-being more seriously. Alaron has had significant growth in this period and made it onto the Deliotte Fast 50 index in 2021. “The future is in more innovative natural health products with our customers always searching for new product formats and delivery mechanisms,” says Claire.
Largely flying under the radar on Bolt Road, Tahunanui, is a business where 240 people produce a wide range of natural health products for companies in New Zealand and overseas. Alaron is a privately owned, locally operated, business estab lished in 1993, initially to process marine ingredients and manufacture tablets and capsules. It soon become clear that the most profitable way forward was to cease making their own products and become a dedi cated contract manufacturer.
The decision was a sound one and Alaron is now one of the largest companies of its kind in New Zealand to have GMP certification which ensures the products produced are effective, consistently safe and of good quality. Specialising in custom manufacturing of dietary supplements, complementary medicines, therapeutic goods and personal care products.
Last year the company won the Nelson Pine Industries Nelson Tasman Chamber of Commerce Supreme Business Award, a sure reflection on their achievements to date.
The contribution Alaron makes to the local economy is substantial. Beside their large number of employees they also utilise a range of local contractors to maintain their facility. Being one of New Zealand’s largest manufacturers in this specialist field, their contribution to the country’s natural health product sector is also significant.
A substantial part of NZ Hops’ success has been the constant research and innovative breeding programmes it has been involved in since 1948. Nowadays a close relationship with research partners New Zealand Plant & Food Research and the New Zealand Hop Research Committee has allowed many new cultivars to be created that are in great demand for their aromas, quality and consistency. Eighteen varieties are of New Zealand origin including seven certified organic.
Climbing to the top nzhops.co.nz Head Brewer, Matty Cuthbert of Revel Brewing Company is a fan of NZ Hops. The Brisbane-based brewery recently won at the Australian International Beer Awards with their NZ Pilsner, brewed with MotuekaTM, Wai-itiTM, and Nectaron® varieties.
The Tasman region is hop growing central in New Zealand. Increasingly, paddocks are filling up with the 7.5m high hop poles that support the vigorous plants. The biggest growth has been in Tapawera where, in some cases, hops are replacing dairying. In the growing season each plant can put on up to 30cm of growth in a day and they flourish in the fertile soils of this region. First grown in New Zealand in the 1840s, exports to Australia started in 1867 and in 1939 the NZ Hop Marketing Board was established. Now NZ Hops Ltd, it is one of the most successful grower’s cooperatives anywhere. Twenty-seven master hop growers form the collective, some of whose farms have been in their families for five generations. Traditionally hops were dried in kilns called oast houses, many of which can still be seen around the district with their distinctive chimneys. In 1982 the company’s headquarters were established in Appleby where the hops are stored after drying, processed and turned into pellets to be sent to buyers in over forty countries.
“The craft beer industry has skyrocketed around the world,” he says. “Buyers everywhere are recognising that we are producing outstanding products and the sky is the limit for this industry. It is wonderful to be part of a Nelson company with such a long history of quality and innovation that is pulling above its weight as a key player in both the Nelson and New Zealand economy.”
The latest cultivar to hit the market, Nectaron®, is a triumph for its tropical aromas and is being widely sought after by craft beer manufacturers. “It is performing like a rock star,” says Glynn Rowell, Australasian sales director for NZ Hops Ltd. The company has even created a “Sound of Nectaron®”, an interactive experience which can be found on their website. With twelve people employed full-time, the workforce more than doubles during the harvest season from late February to early March. This is when the oils and resins in the hop flower buds are at their peak, filling the air with a scent of brown earth and pine that provide the slightly bitter flavour to balance out the sweetness of the malt, together forming the basis of one of the world’s favourite beverages.
Devin Biondi, North America sales director at a brew day with Single Hill Brewing in Washington, US, using trial hops NZH101, NZH-102 and Nectaron® to create their brew, Outcross Experimental IPA.
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Glynn is excited about the future of the company.
From the early 1850s when pinus radiata was first introduced to New Zealand, the timber industry has grown at rapid pace thanks to ideal soils that encourage fast tree growth. One of the largest compa nies operating in this region, OneFortyOne, manages 80,000 hectares in pine plantation and also owns the Kaituna Sawmill near Blenheim.
Seventy percent of the timber goods produced is for New Zealand consumption while thirty percent is destined for Australia, China, Korea and Japan. Communications and community manager Kylie Reeves says they are really excited by the latest venture which is exporting woodchip, a by-product, to Japan. “Woodchip is the main ingredient in MDF (medium density fibreboard) but it is also used in the creation of energy, biofuel and paper products. Having access to such a large growth market will have tremendous positive implications for the Top of the South timber industry.”
Ryan at the Kaituna Sawmill in Marlborough.
OneFortyOne contributes $292.5 million worth of earnings to the economy each year while approximately 1.6 million trees are planted annually.
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While exploring pine’s adaption to climate change and co-investing in projects to help protect the trees from pests and disease, they are continually innovating and creating ways to manage each forestry estate so as to have a minimum impact on the natural environment while improving water quality, reducing sedimentation and improving fire detection and response.
From small seeds, forests grow
OneFortyOne’s operations here employ one hundred and thirty-three people directly and another three hundred and fifty contractors. “We are very conscious of the importance of our business to local communities and aim to provide excellent employment opportunities and training to people who want to join the industry and have a secure career,” says Kylie. “We also support local events and projects that match our company’s philosophy of people, ideas, nature and environment (PINE) through our employee community grants committee.”
OneFortyOne is proud to contribute to the region’s growth, development and innovation. onefortyone.com
OneFortyOne’s New Zealand forests cover 80,000 hectares and they harvest more than 1.2 million cubic metres each year.
“We are very conscious of the significance of forestry and timber to store carbon,” explains Kylie. “Whether it is a tree in the ground or timber in a home, the carbon stored is substantial. As a tree is felled another takes its place while the carbon remains stored in a house for its lifetime. These are things to be celebrated.” Meanwhile, the Kaituna Sawmill will have an eleven million dollar upgrade over the next three years, to improve efficiency and processes.
Innovation is the key to the success and a major research priority for OneFortyOne’s is tree breeding and genetics to produce the best tree for each site.
From small seeds, forests grow and with them the opportunity for communities to prosper, the environment to be nurtured and the region to reap the rewards from the sale of quality products.
Well, we’ve got this incredible natural environment and a colourful little city with lots going for it but, ultimately, I think it’s the people that make it special. No one chooses to live here to get rich, powerful or famous. I think people choose to live here for more meaningful reasons and that’s why we have such a kind, creative and connected community.
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You don’t really achieve anything on your own on council but there’s a long list of things I feel good about having helped to make happen, including, amongst other things, getting the top of Trafalgar St turned into a place for people, making it easier for developers to build inner city housing, building the case for the waterfront walkway-cycleway that Waka Kotahi has committed to building, finally solving the problem of the Modellers Pond, and securing the funding that kickstarted the building of the day hub for members of our community who are homeless.
People tell me I have the experience, skills and attitude to help make this city that we all love an even better place for everyone. I’ve really enjoyed my nine years on council and believe I’ve got a lot done but I’d love to be able to achieve a lot more for the city as its mayor.
Matt Lawrey is grateful to have his wife Tania and sons Darcy and Miro backing his campaign.
How does your family feel about the prospect of you becoming mayor? I’m pleased to report they’re very supportive. Back in 2019 people asked me to run for the mayoralty but the boys were a bit young, and we were in the middle of a major home renovation. We’ve talked about it a lot as a family and we all think this year feels right. For more, please visit: mattlawrey.co.nz
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What makes Nelson-Whakatū special?
Third-term councillor Matt Lawrey is standing to be Nelson’s next mayor. He talks to Nelson Magazine about why.
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A proven ability to get on with and work with people from all walks of life, a positive attitude, a collaborative and proactive approach, and a burning ambition to see our city really start to live up to its potential.
Do you worry about how much council will have on its plate? No, I’m optimistic about what’s ahead. We need to build back stronger and smarter from the floods but we also need to keep our eye on the future. There’ll be a number of new councillors elected and that’s a good thing. We need renewal and the new faces will bring energy and a desire to get things done to the table. With the right person in the mayor’s office, an exciting future is entirely possible.
It’s huge, particularly in the wake of the floods and slips. There is no question that much of the next term will be devoted to rebuilding but it’s important that our next mayor also has a vision for the future. We can choose to follow the example of successful cities around the world and become a more people-focused, liveable and prosperous place or we can do things the way we’ve always done them and go backwards.
What achievements are you most proud of from your time on council?
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I think the biggest message in this song is the importance of mental health and talking about how we feel, with safe people. We don’t have to take on every challenge alone, especially if we don’t have the mental tools to do so. The thing with mental health is, if we break a leg and need to take time off, people understand that. But if we’re struggling mentally and need a break to heal and work on creating positive thought paths in our brain, it can be harder for people to grasp. Society is definitely taking strides in the right direction, but there’s still a long way to go. Giving people time to heal is sometimes the biggest gift you can give them. Aside from music, how do you unwind?
I’m a photographer, and someone who likes to try just about every creative medium you can think of.
Local singer/songwriter Sarah Ryland – AKA Sylvee - is connecting with fans through her powerful and captivating music. Nelson Magazine talks to her about the release of her latest single, ‘Slow’, and the importance of addressing mental health and reaching out when we are struggling. Tell us a little about how you to got involved in music, what drives your passion?
I don’t think I’ve ever been as passionate about anything as I am about music, which is funny because I never told anyone (my parents included) that I could sing, until about six years ago. I took music at high school but was terrified to let anyone hear me, so I stopped taking the class. My mum always played music in the house growing up, and quite often took my younger brother and I to see shows like Les Miserables, Fiddler on the Roof and the ballet. She would play the soundtracks in the car and at home for weeks before we went, so that the shows would feel familiar, even if the storylines went over our heads a bit. I think being exposed to so much music in so many varieties very much inspired me. Your latest single, ‘Slow’ has been released, where did you find the inspiration for the song?
A very special friend of mine was going through a really hard time. It was hard to watch and I felt so helpless. For me, writing about things seems to help me process and understand the situation. How would you describe what this song means to you, personally?
I have a lot of hobbies, but the most recent thing I tried was pottery - it was so much fun!
What do you hope the future looks like, for you?
I don’t see myself ever not making music, whether it’s heard or not, but I’ll definitely never stop. Listen to Sylvee’s latest release on streaming platforms Spotify, Apple Music, SoundCloud, YouTube or sylveemusic.com
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There are too many to choose from, either a sequin dress or a hot pink dress. What has been your worst clothing disaster? I had this grey floral maxi skirt with tiers, and it was made of a stretchy mesh material. It was awful and my partner will never let me live it down. What wardrobe item should everyone invest in? White sneakers! They go with everything. I love dressing down an outfit with sneakers. Do you have a style rule you always obey?
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What is most of your wardrobe made up of? Colour and florals. What are you loving at the moment? Maxi dresses. I love a maxi dress with sneakers. What is your approach to shopping?
I don’t believe in fashion rules. I love red and pink together and have an amazing red and hot pink coat. If you could raid one person’s wardrobe, who would it be? Kelly Coe! But I would love Kim Kardashian’s massive storage space, where all of her outfits she’s ever worn are stored in a bag with a photo of the outfit on the front.
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Venaseal Glue is another option for a small number of patients with advantages David explains to those who he feels will benefit from this treatment.
In recent months David and Robyn have decided that moving forward, their clinic will focus purely on these gold-standard vein treatments. David says, “It is pure gold to Robyn and I when we see the smiles on the faces of people whose veins we have treated; they walk into their follow-up appointments with a spring in their step.”
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There is always much debate about the cause of varicose veins. You will get those that advocate that occupation or lifestyle choices are the cause. But David maintains that the primary cause of vein disease is genetics. This factor accounts for about 80% of cases. So, for that very reason people of any age can suffer from varicose veins. David has treated varicose veins in patients aged sixteen to ninety-four in the past decade, proving that varicose veins and their oftendebilitating symptoms can affect anybody.
Another myth surrounding varicose vein treatment is that most people have it to make their legs look better. But varicose veins are not just a cosmetic problem. They can cause heavy, painful, tired legs,
Ultrasound-Guided Foam Sclerotherapy (UGFS) uses specialised ultrasound equipment to guide sclerosant injections to close the vein permanently. This procedure is virtually painless, so it requires no anaesthesia.
It’s almost a decade and a half since Robyn and David Orsbourn opened the doors of the enhanceskin clinic in Buxton Square. In 2009, David moved from general practice to specialising in appearance medicine and varicose vein treatment. Since then, David has treated hundreds of Nelsonians, helping his clients find self-confidence and live their lives free from the debilitating symptoms of varicose veins. Many readers will know that David stepped back from the facial aesthetics side of the practice some time ago. Thus, allowing him to concentrate on improving people’s lives through walk-in, walk-out, varicose vein procedures.
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• Reduces insulin resistance (high insulin causes type 2 diabetes, and can also damage brain cells).
For good health we need at least 150 - 300 minutes of moderate intensity cardio each week (or 75-150 min of high intensity), as well as balance and flexibility exercise most days, and resistance exercise 2-3 days a week. These all have different benefits and give our body and brain variety and challenges. Many forms of exercise combine these, like hiking, yoga, paddleboarding and dance.
• Increases the size of our prefrontal cortex and medial temporal cortex (parts of the brain which help concentration, creativity, memory formation, and decision making).
• Increases the size of our hippocampus (part of the brain involved in learning, memory, and mood).
Exercise also has an antidepressant effect due to the release of ‘feel good’ hormones (dopamine, endorphins, serotonin) and the reduction in stress hormones (cortisol). This is what gives us the ‘exercise high’, and makes exercise oddly addictive!
Exercise helps us grow new brain cells and connections, and boosts our ability to rewire faulty connections, in a process called neuroplasticity. Neuroplasticity is crucial for ongoing learning and is a key part of reducing stress and pain levels, as it literally changes how our brain works. Brain growth from regular exercise can occur in as little as six months. It also improves mood and sleep, both of which are important for a healthy brain.
Plus, it’s one of the most powerful tools we have to reduce the risk of dementia.
• Increases heart rate, which pumps more oxygen to the brain.
Ways physical movement helps our brain health:
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• Promotes neuroplasticity.
You don’t need to go to a gym to get the benefits of exercise - the key is finding movement you enjoy and doing it daily. Exercising in the outdoors has extra benefits as it can help reduce stress hormones and boost mood even more.
Triggers the release of hormones such as BDNF. This is a chemical that stimulates growth of new brain cells and blood vessels in the brain, keeps brain cells healthy, and helps new brain pathways form.
Movement isn’t just good for our bodies, it’s also one of the most powerful tools we have to keep our brains healthy. Dr Marissa Kelaher explains how exercise can stimulate chemical changes in the brain that enhance learning, mood and thinking.
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• Reduces inflammation in the brain and helps remove damaged brain cells.
Being physically active is proven to help our mental health and our brain function, improving concentration, memory, decision making, and creativity. Exercise also protects our brain from damage, making it more able to recover from illness or injury.
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Obesity, when severe, is an incurable disease caused largely by an interplay between genes and our modern society. Once someone is obese, the body ‘defends’ that high weight, setting up an endless and ultimately futile battle to lose weight with diet and exercise.”
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Obesity carries significant health risks to every system in the body, lowers the quality of life and shortens it through consequences like strokes, heart attacks, diabetes and arthritis. “There are some medications that are good for weight loss, but they have significant limits. Weight loss surgery is a tool that offers a long-term solution, by disrupting the body’s ‘defence’ of a high weight and reversing the health risks of obesity, including diabetes.”
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Weight loss surgery is not cheating, says Dr Stewart. “It is a transformation that offers life-changing benefits to those who need it. It’s an option for people with a Body Mass Index (BMI) over 35 (you can calculate your BMI online).
Tasman Day Surgery’s general and bariatric surgeon, Dr Mark Stewart is changing people’s lives with weight loss surgery and enabling them to lead a less restrictive lifestyle.
Dr Stewart is proud to be bringing a world-class level of care to people in the region. “Honestly, it’s incredibly rewarding to see the smiles of patients whose lives have been totally transformed. Freed from the limitations of their previous weight they come alive and do exceptional things physically, mentally, at work, and with their overall health. I offer consultations to patients exploring weight-loss solutions, as well as other surgical issues including reflux, abdominal and anal problems, skin cancer and hernias. I perform day cases and endoscopy at Tasman Day Surgery.”
Check out Google Reviews for treatment testimonials and get in touch with Nelson Denture Clinic to find out how they can help you smile with confidence.
Travelling regularly between Merivale and his Nelson
Beginning his career at the University hospital in Otago, Thomas worked his way up becoming head of department in removable oral prosthetics within the dental laboratory, overseeing complex postgraduate and hospital cases for many years.
Nelson Denture Clinic 03 548 1478 35 Waimea Rd, nelsondentureclinic.co.nzNelson Tomas Gu at Nelson Denture Clinic with a happy customer.
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“Dentures aren’t something you can pick off the shelves and away you go. They are oral prosthetics. They should be designed to the specific conditions of each patient’s mouth to adequately restore essential functions such as speech, and the abilities to eat and smile, which a lot of us take for granted.”
“I worked in a private practice for a few years after leaving the hospital and it’s been over four years since I began running my own business, Nelson Denture Clinic.” As the director of both denture clinics, Thomas prides himself on providing the best possible quality of service and outcome for all of his clients. “We ensure a full and comprehensive free consultation and oral exam for proper diagnosis in finding out exactly what is possible, what improvements are needed, what the limitations may be, and provide a solution that best accommodates every individual’s wants and needs.”
From initial consultations, and producing results, through to after-care and follow-up appointments, Thomas covers all restorative treatments whether it’s partial dentures, full dentures, conventional dentures, implant-supported dentures or oral prosthetic restorative/rehabilitation treatment.
Denture service comes with a beaming smile practice on Waimea Road to treat every patient personally, Thomas brings his years of experience, knowledge and understanding to the industry, making customised dentures for every individual.
“Everybody is different and unique and we treat every case as such. I have worked on extremely complex cases over the years working at the university hospital, as well as private practices, and I may be able to provide treatment solutions that patients may not have been given as an option from others, catering for difficult cases as well as high aesthetic demands.”
Thomas and his exceptional team go the extra mile for all of the clinic’s clients, ensuring a fully informative consultation is had within a comfortable and caring environment. His down-toearth demeanour combined with his extensive years of experience ensure a service that is second to none.
Bringing his highly specialised dental skills to the region for the past four years, director and clinical dental technician of Nelson Denture Clinic and Merivale Denture Clinic in Christchurch, Thomas Gu, excels at restoring peoples smiles, health and quality of life in a caring and compassionate way.
• Ultrasound Body Contouring which improves the body’s silhouette by reducing pockets of fat without the need for invasive surgery.
• Ultrasound Product Infusion (Sonophoresis), a non-invasive treatment that helps the skin to absorb ingredients by ultrasound.
Radio Frequency Skin Tightening to treat loose and sagging skin and give a more youthful appearance.
Skin Ethics advanced skin and beauty treatments offers include:
MediLUX LED technology with all five wavelengths for the ultimate in light therapy to heal and enhance the skin.
Carbon Facial treatment (the ‘China Doll Facial’) in huge demand the world over that can help achieve a flawless complexion. Juvenate and O Cosmedics which are high-grade, innovative products to help skin feel fresh, young and flawless.
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With years of specialist experience in the skin care and beauty industry and a clinic with top-of-the-range treatment options and equipment, Rebecca Spiers brings a warm and engaging empathy to everyone she treats, along with a deep understanding of the difficulties that skin problems can cause, emotionally, physically and
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• IPL, a non-invasive treatment technique for hair removal and skin rejuvenation treatments including redness reduction and pigmentation removal.
• The world’s leading micro needling technology, Dermapen 4, to improve the look of wrinkles, scars, pigmentation, stretch marks and more.
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Nelson’s vascular ultrasound specialist
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Nicole Curtis who recently won the Australasian Sonographers Association ‘NZ Sonographer of the Year’, has launched Nelson’s only specialist vascular ultrasound facility. She talks to Nelson Magazine about her new clinic and the importance of blood vessel health.
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3. See your Doctor to keep an eye on your blood pressure, cholesterol, and sugars
4. Walk and move your body every day
It’s a cool combination of skills. I get to interact with people from all walks of life and use exciting technology. This uses both my physical and mental skills to direct patients on their health journey.
6. If you get coldness, numbness, or pain in your feet or legs talk to us
The most common are aneurysms, strokes, varicose veins and circulation problems, such as those found in people with diabetes. People can book directly. They don’t have to go through a GP if they don’t wish to. Local clinicians also refer their patients to me.
I love how close everything is. Nature is so easy to access. I feel like I’ve gained so much more of my life back by being here. Being close to family is amazing too, especially now I have a young son.
5. Wear good fitting shoes and regularly inspect your feet for changes or wounds.
Nicole Curtis has just opened Nelson Vascular Ultrasound at Manuka Street Hospital.
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7. If you have a family history of aneurysms, stroke, or circulation problems get checked early
What are the most common types of conditions you are ultra-sounding to gather information on and how are people referred to you?
It is a safe, non-invasive form of imaging that uses high frequency sound waves to look inside at the blood vessels rather than using radiation. What sparked your interest in this as a career? After obtaining a degree in nutrition, I worked as a nutrition researcher before landing in a medical research laboratory that used ultrasound. My boss saw that I was good at it and offered to train me as a sonographer. It fascinated me because it is such a great tool for helping to solve the puzzles around health problems. It’s like being a Sherlock Holmes for the body. Why did you see a need for this type of service in Nelson? Vascular problems tend to occur after the age of fifty, and with its mature population Nelson had a great need for one. Obtaining the advanced accreditation for vascular sonography provides me with another level of expertise to improve the health outcomes of patients.
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Lily says the smaller class sizes and one-on-one tutoring at NMIT has had a really positive impact on her first year of learning.
“I thought about going to Canterbury, but after doing the numbers realised it was a much better option for me to stay in Nelson and do my degree here at NMIT.”
Lily now has her sights set on securing a placement with a local Nelson chartered accountants’ firm and one day, in the not-too-distant future, thanks to being debt-free, owning her own home.
“I won’t have to spend as much time working and can instead focus on my studies and getting good grades,” says Lily. Not having to deal with the stress of moving to a new city and set up from scratch while trying to find suitable accommodation is also a big relief for Lily.
“Tutors are more involved, and you have discussions with them all the time to help you understand more,” says Lily, “At university, you’re just listening to someone give a lecture.”
2023 scholarships are now open, learn more at NMIT.ac.nz/scholarships
Lily applied for several scholarships last year and says the application process was really easy.
Lily will continue to live at home with her parents while she studies, and although she will keep her part time job at a local supermarket, won’t have the stress of mounting student debt or having to work long hours while she completes her degree.
For 19-year-old Lily Barlow, winning a $6,500 scholarship last year to go towards her study fees means she’s not only set up for study success but a debt-free future as well when she graduates.
“I should have little to no debt when I finish my degree,” says Lily, “getting this scholarship has enabled me to stay in Nelson and study and that’s really cut my costs overall.”
Future bright after winning $6,500 NMIT Scholarship
First Year Bachelor of Commerce student, Lily Barlow, says winning a School Leavers Scholarship to study at NMIT has been life changing.
“All I needed to do was write a bit about myself and then get some references,” says Lily, “my accounting teacher at Nayland College and boss at work were more than happy to support my application.”
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Red16 Off the beaten path while still being centrally located, Red16 is the perfect place for dining out. Specials include tacos and margaritas on Tuesdays, burgers and beers on Wednesdays, plus the very popular Open Mic Night every Thursday. The full menu is available from 3pm to 10pm Mon to Sat, with a wide array of drinks available until late. 19 New St, Nelson 022 188 7262
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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.
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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. All venues offer intimate restaurant dining and courtyard settings and takeaway options. 94 Collingwood St, Nelson | 03 548 4089 266 Queen St, Richmond | 03 544 8979 201 Songer St, Stoke | 03 547 0008 theindiancafe.co.nz
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Miracle Restaurant Famous for classic Chinese and signature Thai family dishes, Miracle Restaurant offers rich and diverse Asian fusion cuisine with Yum Cha available all day. Come and meet Mira - Miracle’s friendly robot who will deliver dishes to your table and even sing happy birthday. Popular set menus are available for individual diners, and all menu items can be ordered online for takeaway. Fully licensed and open 7 days for lunch and dinner. 200 Hardy St, Nelson 03 545 miracleasian.co.nz8163
Mapua Village Bakery
Open 7:30am to 4pm Mon to Fri and 8am to 4pm on the weekends. 68 Aranui Rd, Mapua 03 540 mapuavillagebakery.co.nz3656
Top quality food is best served with amazing ocean views! Blessed with a fantastic spot on the water, feel welcomed and won’t want to leave. Specialising local seafood there Restaurant Bar
McCashin’s Tap Room
Open for breakfast, lunch, and snacks throughout the day, choose from their fantastic menu full of all your favourites.
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Platters, pizzas and tasting trays!
The perfect excuse to get out of the kitchen, grab your friends and visit McCashin’s Tap Room. With a mouthwatering menu to choose from and fine beverages made right there at the brewery, your next meal or after work drinks gathering is sorted. Try our new outdoor dining area or stay cosy inside, there’s plenty of room to sit back, relax and catch up. 660 Main Rd, Stoke 03 547 mccashins.co.nz0329
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Serves 4 Ingredients: • 1½ cups black rice • 450 grams fresh tuna steaks (If fresh tuna is not available, substitute with frozen tuna poke cubes) • 2 tablespoons each white and black sesame seeds • 2 tablespoons sesame oil • 1 mango • 1 red chilli, thinly sliced • ¼ cup fresh coriander leaves, roughly chopped, plus extra leaves to serve • 2 tablespoons rice wine vinegar • 2 tablespoons soy sauce • juice 1 lime, plus wedges to serve • 2 avocados, sliced Method:
Fresh Tuna Poke Bowl
Bring 2½ cups water, the black rice and ½ teaspoon of salt to the boil. Reduce the heat to low, cover and cook for 30 minutes or until the rice is tender and the water is almost absorbed. Remove from heat and set aside with the lid on for 15 minutes. Fluff up using a fork. Place the sesame seeds on a large plate. Press the tuna steaks into the sesame seeds, making sure to coat all sides. Heat sesame oil in a large non-stick frypan over a high heat. Fry the tuna for 1 minute on each side or until sesame seeds are golden. Remove from heat and set aside. Cut mango into 1cm cubes and place in a bowl with the chilli and coriander. In a separate bowl combine the rice wine vinegar, soy sauce and juice of 1 lime, then add to mango and mix. Serve tuna thinly sliced with black rice, avocado slices, mango salsa, extra coriander and wedges of lime.
Made with fresh tuna steaks, mango and avocado, this healthy and delicious Solander tuna poke bowl is ideal for spring/summer eating.
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Ingredients: • 250 g fresh fish (I used Snapper) slice into 1cm thickness • 2 tsp avocado oil • Mandarin segments Dressing: • 1/2 fresh jalapeño chilli, deseeded and cut in half • 6 celery leaves • 6 coriander leaves • 2 pinches ground cumin • 20g shallot, peeled and cut in half • 30g freshly squeezed lime juice • 1tsp mandarin zest Thermomix® method Serves Method:two. Place all dressing ingredients into the Thermomix®️ and blend for five seconds at speed seven. Strain through a sieve. Place fish in a bowl with the dressing and leave to marinate for five minutes. To serve: Arrange fish on a serving plate. Drizzle with avocado oil and garnish with mandarin segments, micro herbs and black sesame. Serve with kumara chips. Wine match with a local Neudorf Moutere Pinot Gris.
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Spring is in the air, the days are getting longer, and freshness is on the menu. Paula from Sweet not Sugar dishes with us, ceviche with dressing made in the Thermomix®️. It is a delicious, fresh, and tantalising plate to share. 021 148 9106.
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Pete Fry and Sue Bloomfield owners of Sprig + Fern Motueka share 10 reasons why you should visit their Sprig + Fern Tavern. + and ciders on tap, as well as limited release products which are often experimental in style, or the hops used. From hazys through to porter, hard seltzer and ciders, there is something on tap for everyone. Open 2pm every day until late. Sample an outstanding selection of craft beer and local wines, including low and non-alcoholic options. Meet and socialise with old and new friends in a safe, friendly environment. Relax and unwind on our comfy sofas. Enjoy the attention from our friendly staff with table service where possible. Sample from our Tavern style food selection, great for sharing. Plus we have meals just for the kids. Bring along your sports teams for postmatch celebrations or committee meetings to plan and plot future conquests. Take part in our weekly quiz (MarchDecember) on Thursday nights. Currently in our 12th year and still going strong with big personalities hosting the quizzes. Over $300,000 raised for community groups so far. special occasions privately in our upstairs lounge, with no charge to hire. Enjoy our outdoor spaces at the front and back of the building. Enjoy the buzz of a busy community Tavern.
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Sprig + Fern Brewing Co. It’s not spring 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. Sprig + Fern Milton St, Sprig + Fern Hardy St, Sprig + Fern Tahuna, Sprig + Fern Upper Queen, Sprig + Fern The Meadows Sprig + Fern Brightwater, Sprig + Fern Mapua ,Sprig + Fern Motueka Gostoso Cuisine Empada is a traditional Brazilian pie with home-made pastry and delicious fillings, made by Davi. Try one for yourself at the Nelson Farmers Market, every Wednesday, 8am - 1pm.
The Junction stocks multiaward-winning cheese and dairy from local producers, Thorvald and Little River Estate as well as Oaklands A2 milk, free-range eggs, and artisan bread. Pop in, fill your own milk, grab some cheese, cured meats, pate, crackers, and a bottle of wine to make staying home a pleasure. Contactless home delivery is also available.
The Veggie Guy Limes are packed full of vitamin C and certainly pack a flavoursome punch to your cooking, baking and your gin and tonic! Plentiful and cheap right now, stock up now, juice them or freeze them whole and you can add their zest and zing all year round.
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The very best seafood available in New Zealand and around the world is easily accessible to you via online order and home delivery. Select from the finest seafood and other gourmet products, to ensure that your dining experiences are healthy, delicious, and incredibly well priced. Delivering gourmet seafood direct to your door. gourmetseafood.co.nz
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Sublime Coffee Roasters Go straight to the source! Replenish your coffee bean supply by heading into Sublime Coffee Roasters Brew Bar and Roastery on New Street. Check out the roasting team in action and get extra good vibes if you bring your own container to refill. sublimecoffeeroasters.co.nz
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Partnering with Cawthron Institute, OneFortyOne joins forces with Port Nelson and Westpac NZ Government Innovation Fund in what could be a game-changing seagrass restoration project to help improve the eco-system and fight climate change.
Aiming to fight climate change and improve ecosystem health the three-year seagrass restoration project will develop a blueprint for seed-based seagrass restoration that can be carried out across the country. The aim is to enable large-scale restoration of seagrass meadows, helping to support biodiversity, improve water quality and sequester carbon. Seagrasses are plants that live in coastal sandflats in estuaries and harbours, and further out to sea in underwater meadows. They support ecosystem health in coastal areas and are an important resource in efforts to mitigate climate change. To be trialled right here in Nelson, Kylie says the idea that it is a New Zealand first being led from Nelson was also a huge drawcard for the company. Up until recently, it was thought that seagrass flowering was very rare in the New Zealand species of seagrass, but recent research by Cawthron Institute has revealed that isn’t the case. New Zealand’s species of seagrass does have flowers but they are difficult to spot. Last summer Cawthron scientists found lots of seeds and flowers in the Nelson haven and managed to get one of the seeds to germinate for
Seagrass restoration project aimed at fighting climate change
Words: Amy Russ Seagrass restoration project partners.
As a business that is built on plant life and sustain ability, the sponsoring of such a project seemed like a no-brainer to the OneFortyOne team. Communica tions manager for OneFortyOne, Kylie Reeves explains the significance. “As foresters we get really excited about plants. And this project uses a very similar kind of science. From a ‘plant geek’ perspective, it is really exciting because if it works, any group of people can apply these methods to similar parts of the coastline around New Zealand.”
Currently, seagrasses cover only about 0.2% of the planet’s seabed, but the mighty plants account for 10% of the carbon’s our ocean sediments store. By harnessing the seeds and sowing them directly back into the wild, it will help to support biodiversity, improving the water quality and absorbing large amounts of carbon dioxide. Other projects around the world have been successful using this method and the team at Cawthron Institute are pleased to have the support of prominent local businesses saying they believe collaboration is key to tackling to tackling some of the big environmental challenges humanity faces in the future.
Acquiring Nelson Forests Limited and Kaituna Mill in Marlborough in 2018, OneFortyOne understands the Nelson Forest estate has a rich history in the region, with plantings first taking place in 1927. Innovation has been a hallmark of the Nelson operations and that extends further than just their sector.
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“Restoration projects around the world have achieved success by directly sowing seed into the wild and we plan to trial a similar approach with the aim of identifying the most effective method for New Zealand’s unique environment.”
Project co-leader Dana Clark, restoration ecology team leader at Cawthron Institute, says unfortunately seagrasses are being lost at an alarming rate globally.
Supporting projects such as seagrass restoration is a huge motivator for OneFortyOne, says Kylie. “It is part of who we. We are strongly tied to where we live and work and want to play our part in supporting vibrant communities and protecting our environment.
The amount of carbon a seagrass meadow stores can vary depending on the species and the environment it is situated in, but overseas studies have shown that some meadows can sequester carbon up to 27 times faster than forests on land.
As part of a cog in the great environmental wheel, we feel strongly about doing our bit to invest in and protect our ecosystem. There are so many benefits to this project, if we can be one of the early investors and help bring awareness and momentum to this project, then that is a very worthwhile investment that communities all over New Zealand will benefit from.” Supporting local organisations is part of the ethos of the business, with the Nelson contingent backing essential organisations such as Nelson Marlborough Rescue Helicopter Trust, Habitat for Humanity, Department of Conservation’s Wasp Wipe Out program and supporting other community projects with grant sponsorship.
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You would expect directors of New Vision Landscapes and NV Pools, Angela McGrath and Nigel Monk, to have an impressive back yard, but the interior is equally as impressive. Nelson Magazine takes a look inside this Monaco home which has recluctantly just gone on the market.
What four words would you use to describe your home?
Our home is on Monaco Point overlooking both the estuary and Tasman Bay. Nige, myself, our four children, Ava (12), Emerson (10), Joe (7) and Margaux (5), and our Ragdoll cat Wilfred have lived here for around four years.
Downstairs is modern-tropical with colonial elements. We wanted a seamless indoor-outdoor flow that brought the topical outdoor feeling inside, so I have used a lot of sub-tropical indoor plants, rattan furniture, billowy curtains, and plantation shutters. I was also inspired by the black white Singapore colonial homes, so I blended white walls with dark flooring, neutral linens, and colonial feature tiles.
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ABOVE: Angela and Nigel, with their children, Emerson, Ava, Joe and Margaux. Tess Jaine
Upstairs is a coastal-scandi style that celebrates our sea views throughout the upper storey and matches the exterior of our house. We have shiplap feature ceilings, beautiful blue coastal tiles in the bathroom, and neutral furnishings. I have repeated the use of rattan furniture, plantation shutters and indoor palms to tie the décor style of the two levels together.
Owning a landscape build and design company means we work outside-in on our builds. Nige designs the outdoor space first and then I select an interior that suits. We love travelling and wanted a resort-style oasis to work with our coastal surrounds.
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The pool, tropical planting, outdoor kitchen, daybed, wrap around decks, and sea views make you feel like you are on holiday all year round. What’s your decorating style?
Idyllic, airy, spacious, and cosy. What inspired this look?
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What’s your favourite spot in the house? Our master wing. It’s been designed to be a tranquil escape away from the children. The master room is decorated with earthy tones and nestled amongst lush tropical planting with estuary views. I love having a Sunday morning coffee in bed watching the palms move in the sea breeze and the yachts moored in the estuary.
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Have you done any renovations? Yes! So much that our house is essentially a new build. We have renovated every square inch of this house with the incredible Jason Gardiner team over the last four years. We designed our house and outdoor spaces thinking this was our forever home, so no stone was left unturned.
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The pool with its heat pump means we are using our pool for over six months of the year. Our children just want to spend time at home. They are never bored with the pool and living in Monaco by the sea. If money was no object what would you buy for your home? We recently had dinner at Tommy Hilfiger’s ‘Bahama’ restaurant in Waikiki. Their island style interior design is legendary. The restaurant had a wrought iron feature balustrade on a colonial style staircase surrounded by palms. It was stunning. If we were staying in Monaco, I would, in time, absolutely rework our staircase design to copy this look as it matches perfectly with our tropical interior design.
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The minute you come over the overbridge there is an instant feel of calm. You can be on the couch one minute, and the next be on a paddle board, which Nige and Ava love doing, or we’ll pack a brekkie and take the boat over to Oyster Island where the kids build pirate huts. Best money spent? A tie between the plantation shutters and our pool. Shutters have been an interior design dream of mine for years, so I was thrilled that the shutters worked so well with Nige’s lush landscape design. They stand out as a luxe item but also don’t dominate the space.
For a truly unique experience watch us blow and create art glass and jewellery which we, as a family have been doing for the past four decades. Free viewing available on most weekday mornings.
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1. An Indian palm feature mirror was a rare find from Annabelle’s in Havelock North. 2. The couple worked closely with kitchen designer, Fie Vidar to ensure both the kitchen and landscape designs were cohesive. 3. The tiles were a bold choice for Angela and give the bathroom character. 4. Artwork by local artist Georgina Hoby Scutt hangs in the dining room. 5. Nige’s favourite spot in the home is “his” outdoor kitchen.
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him for providing the opportunity. “I am very grateful to have learnt from someone so talented and to work with such amazing products. Paolo brought Decora Italian Design to life in New Zealand. Every finish is bespoke, and this way of plastering is where I will always be training and creating.”
Venetian plaster is a fantastic material to work with to create beautiful, bespoke feature walls, whole rooms, interior and exterior and is a perfect alternative to wallpaper and wall tiles. Only one of ten people in the country to be trained by Paolo, Jess is appreciative to Jess Wells with examples of some of her Venetian plastering work.
Reviving an old artform
The products Jess uses are natural Italian limestone, imported from Italy and all eco-friendly. Always keen to upskill and implement new concepts to her repertoire, Jess has added the use of a glass mat drywall tape that is ideal for use with mold-resistant and paperless drywall systems to her skillset. “This product helps to create a flatter and much smoother foundation more effectively and efficiently. Which is perfect for renovations where you are wanting to go over existing wallpaper without stripping it off.”
Alust for life and a passion for perfection, Jess Wells owner of gib-stopping business No Stopping Jess, is an unstoppable inspiration in the industry. Fueled by the support from those around her, Jess has been honing her skills in the gib-stopping profession since 2004, branching out on her own in 2010. This year has seen Jess learning a ‘lost’ artform in the style of Venetian plastering and she is excited to bring her skillset to the region. “It all started with a friend asking to fly me to Auckland to do a few walls in her house in the Venetian style. She explained the finish to me, after doing some research and a few phone calls later I was lucky enough to find Paolo Deidda in Christchurch and we arranged to meet at the show home for me to view some samples, l was honestly blown away! I drove home with a head full of ideas and awaited the phone call when he could book me in to train. The course was incredible, I learnt so many new techniques. This style of plastering is so much fun, the only limit you have is your imagination.”
Business has been going from strength to strength, with a current waiting list. “But I am always happy to talk to potential clients about how we can meet their renovation needs and book them in,” says Jess.
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A handy person Next month I look forward to sharing the room revels of #28. Contact me to see how I can help you in your interior journey. openhomeready
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Wooden flooring is throughout our project, so hey presto, let’s take it up the wall. Tim Bolitho from Bolitho Building is always up for an Ana quirk. Together we created a bespoke wooden bed head for the boho guest room, framed with DIY - LED lighting, added reading lights by turning vases upside down and attaching them to the headboard with battery LED inserted.
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The result created was a moody feel, with the natural timber complementing the on-trend colours of the moment, deliciously delectable colours like caramel, toffee, chocolate, coffee and nutty hues are reaching sky-high popularity and have been making a scrumptious impact on our homes. I topped it off with interchangeable bedding with a touch of floral, allowing for an easy different look by flicking the duvet over.
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When it comes to DIY, Ana Stevenson’s number one rule is ‘don’t overthink it.’ As budgets frayed to the seemingly never-ending race to the end of the renovation at number #28, the stylist and owner of Open Home Ready shares with us how she channelled her previous ‘number eight wire’ creativity to create a moody, rich, new boho look.
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When we first started discussing the idea of Mr & Mrs Smith, about 10 years ago now, it manifested by buying and selling property ourselves from overseas and being frustrated with the level of service we encountered. We realised after dealing with a plethora of agents over the years that only a select few were more engaged, willing to go the extra mile and really listened to our needs and requirements. This ultimately led to great working relationships and the whole process being streamlined, stress free and almost effortless. We really wanted to emulate that. To be a cut above the rest. We strive to go that extra mile, to forge great working
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Being in real estate is like being a property match maker. This part we really enjoy. When a buyer tells you what they are looking for, often they don’t tell you the whole story. It’s about reading between the lines and presenting them with a property they fall in love with, often it’s not the type of property they originally tell you they’re after. The best part of our job though, is achieving a price for our clients that exceeds their expectations. Nothing feels better than that. If I was going to sell my property in the current market, what advice would you give me? The market is definitely in a different space than it was at the start of the year. With more property coming to market and with recent significant economic factors, selling your property, in most cases is taking a while longer. To give your home the very best chance of selling within the first few weeks of going on the market, it’s imperative your property stands out. As they say, ‘you can’t sell a secret’, quality marketing and excellent presentation are some of the key factors for drumming up interest and getting noticed, which ultimately leads to multiple viewings and subsequently offers on the table. We often have people call us asking for advice which is great, we’re always happy to answer questions or give guidance or just chat about the market. So please feel free to get in touch, we’d love to hear from you.
Supporting the community where she can is high on the priority list for Racquel. She has been involved with Habitat for Humanity for many years and more recently sponsored a child safety programme at Stoke Primary School. Fully equipped for all aspects of exterior and interior timesaysisservices,housewallpapering,decorating,andwashingRacquelindemand,butshestillhasforthesmaller projects. “Because it’s my own business, I can be flexible and control my time accordingly. I’m grateful to have my own business. You have to do something that you are passionate about in life and I am still a painter that just loves to paint!”
Offering a free exterior house wash one year after each exterior job is completed, ensures an opportunity for Racquel to sight her work. “Not only does cleaning of external walls help paint last the duration of the product warranty period, being able to come back and look over the paintwork is invaluable to not only the homeowner, but also to me as a business owner.”
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Things are going really well after six months in busi ness. Emily, Racquel’s daughter, joined her Mum, learning the tools of the trade with an apprentice ship and is going “great guns”, says Racquel. I have helped train apprentices before, but training Emily is something really special. It makes the business so much more special to me, knowing that I will be handing it all over to her one day. Singing the duo's praises are Melanie Powick and Shelley Carroll, whose homes Racquel recently completed. “What's really nice about Racquel is she is so passionate and knowledgeable about what she does,” says Melanie. “She is very personable and delivers such a high quality of service. I want to commend her for achieving success in such a short period of time.” For Shelley, the connection was instant. “I cannot put into words how amazing Racquel is. My rental was destroyed by tenants, and Racquel did such a phenomenal job in giving me my home back.”
Painter/decorator Racquel Thomas is leaving a positive impact on people in the region with her authentic, personable and hardworking manner.
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Modo Architects, The Cliffs House, won the Housing Award for the event. Taking in uninterrupted views across Tasman Bay, judges say the combination of aesthetic and technical performance was very well balanced. “Sun and sea glare are cleverly conditioned by external sliding screens and overhangs, while the rear deck and garden offer a sheltered contrast to prevailing winds and open sea views.”
Spring Creek Revisited by Modo Architects. Simon Devitt
Words: Amy Russ Promoting and celebrating outstanding archi tecture and creating greater awareness of the values and benefits well-designed buildings and public spaces can bring to cities and towns, the NZIA represents over four thousand members. The awards provide a platform for celebrating some of the most innovative and inspiring designs in the country. The architectural practices behind a thoughtful bach res toration, a series of space-enhancing classrooms, an innovative office block and a cabin deep in the bush have all scooped awards at a celebration of Nelson and Marlborough’s best architecture, held at Brancott Estate Heritage Centre in Blenheim on July 29. This year a total of 12 projects received a prestigious Te Kāhui Whaihanga New Zealand Institute of Architects Architecture Award across seven award categories, three of which also received a Resene Colour Award. Nelson and Marlborough jury convenor, Jarrod Midgley of Rural Workshop Architecture, said there were some clear standouts among the entries that blended into the scenic surroundings of the Nelson and Marlborough districts. “All of the jury members were deeply impressed by the calibre of entries this year. Nelson and Marlborough are both scenic and tranquil areas of New Zealand, and the winning entries were humble and respectful buildings that highlighted the area’s natural beauty.” The five-person jury visited 15 shortlisted projects before selecting the 12 winners.
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Honouring the best architecture produced in the country, the Te Kāhui Whaihanga New Zealand Insti tute of Architects (NZIA) has revealed 12 winners in their local awards for the Nelson and Marlborough regions, including one Enduring Architecture award. Established in 1905, NZIA were gifted a new name in 2019, and represent more than 90 per cent of all registered architects throughout the country.
WALLÉ IrvingCommercialSmith Architects Patrick Reynolds HONEYMOON BAY BACH Small Project Architecture Jerram Tocker Barron Architects Jason Mann THE CLIFFS HOUSE MODOHousingArchitects Simon Devitt
WAIMEA COLLEGE NEW TEACHING BLOCKS ArthouseEducationArchitects and Sheppard & Rout Virginia Woolf and Kate McPhearson WAKEFIELD QUAY APARTMENT Housing - Alterations and Additions Arthouse Architects Simon Devitt and Ken Crosson THE CABIN Small Project Architecture Johnstone Callaghan Architects Sam Hartnett
Athfield Architects won the Housing award, and Resene Colour Award, for perfect choice of colours and materials with their entry, ‘Pūponga Bach’. Set in a remote corner of Golden Bay the bach’s elevated linear form stretches away into the tree canopy and a camping deck beneath, while a sequence of open spaces shapes the arrival experience and connects the upper level with a range of living spaces, inside and out.
Irving Smith Architects were named winners of the Commercial Architecture Award with WallÉ - a building bordered by low-level commercial developments. “In a design masterstroke, valuable floor space at the mid and upper level is sacrificed to open the studio office to a continuous recessed, north-facing veranda, supplemented by a generous terrace at the rear.”
SMALL PROJECT ARCHITECTURE Honeymoon Bay Bach by Jerram Tocker Barron Architects. The Cabin by Johnstone Callaghan Architects.
“The project has sustainability as its core design motive, from the minimisation of construction waste to the reuse of recycled materials, and clearly houses Fairfield’s own environmental ethos.”
Arthouse Architects was also named the winner of Public Architecture with their Marlborough District Council upgrade of its public toilet facilities. The architects managed to upgrade three separate facilities in a way that was consistent yet unique in their individual response to each site’s context and history.
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Jerram Tocker Barron Architects won the Small Projects Architecture with their submission of Honeymoon Bay Bach. Nestled in a deeply-shaded, pocket handkerchief of a site, and backed by a cliff, the project required a brave design approach. Judges say by cleverly stretching the envelope vertically, the architect has assigned the entire ground footprint to living and decking and squeezed two bedrooms and ablutions above, making the intimate, simple and well-resolved bach feel surprisingly spacious.
HOUSING – ALTERATIONS AND ADDITIONS Wakefield Quay Apartment by Arthouse Architects. Faith & Doubt by Crosson Architects. Spring Creek Revisited by Modo Architects.
Johnstone Callaghan Architects also won an award for Small Project Architecture with their entry, The Cabin. The durable, low-maintenance little gem offered a surprise at every turn, say judges.
“Designed and assembled with love and great care, one cannot help but enjoy this earthy, honest, uplifting, and spiritual building.”
PUBLIC ARCHITECTURE Marlborough District Council –Public Toilet Upgrades by Arthouse Architects.
ENDURING ARCHITECTURE Blenheim House (1989) by Peter Beaven – Architect.
COMMERCIAL WallÉ by Irving Smith Architects. Fairfield Office Low Energy Certified by KLT Architects.
THIS YEARS MAJOR AWARD WINNERS
HOUSING Pūponga Bach by Athfield Architects. The Cliffs House by Modo Architects.
KLT Architects won the Commercial Architecture section with Fairfield Office Low Energy Certified, with judges saying the client brief was not just the gold standard of thermal efficiency, but a holistic approach to all aspects of sustainability in building.
Arthouse Architects and Sheppard & Rout Architects combined forces to produce their winner in the Education and Resene Colour Award sections with Waimea College’s New Teaching Blocks. “This project is a clear reminder of how architects add value when working as part of a unified and supportive team. A more sustainable, basic, truly lovely, warm, acoustically-inviting school room, multiplied. A repeatable form that we hope will become the new standard for school buildings.”
Peter Bevan Architect was named the winner of Enduring Architecture with their entry, Blenheim House. Sitting proudly and timelessly in the Marlborough landscape, judges say Blenheim House remains true to its original intent in both design and materiality. “Referencing its dramatic and contrasting surrounds - the dry, narrow plain in which it sits, the intense green of the bush-covered hills to its north, and the pale-coloured hills to the south - means the visual effect of this home remains as striking today as it did when first built.”
Adding to their repertoire, Modo Architects also took out a prize for Housing Alterations and Additions with Spring Creek Revisited – with the architects enhancing a much-loved 12-year-old home in a seamless manner making it a space to be enjoyed whatever the season.
Arthouse Architects was named a winner of the Housing Alterations and Additions Award, and the Resene Colour Award for ‘restrained and subtle use of colour’, with Wakefield Quay Apartment. Judges noted it was a refined example of architecture that is made by taking the ordinary and making it extraordinary.
EDUCATION Waimea College New Teaching Blocks by Arthouse Architects and Sheppard & Rout Architects.
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Earning the award for Small Project Architecture at the re cent NZIA Nelson Marlborough 2022 Awards, the architects worked within a compressed footprint of a previously ex isting bach. The owners say they are grateful they followed their architect’s advice of creating a complete rebuild. “This is our happy place. We are very pleased with the advice of our architect, Simon Hall.”
Large over-the-wall triple stacker doors allow the deck to Jason Mann
Nestled in an idyllic bay, surrounded by lush native bush, lies the award-winning Honeymoon Bay Bach, cleverly designed by the local team at JTB Architects.
The citation reads, ‘The deeply-shaded pocket site, backed by a cliff and subject to local resident committee approval, required a brave design approach. By cleverly stretching the envelope vertically, the architect has assigned the entire ground footprint to living and decking and squeezed two bedrooms and ablutions above. A cleverly cropped-back main bedroom floor allows the sun to flood into the living room beneath, making the intimate, simple and well-resolved bach feel surprisingly spacious.’
“It is elegantly simple,” says Simon, who was the lead architect. “This project is a great example of how good design of a compact building can feel deceptively spacious.
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There is extensive use of whitewash timber incorporated throughout the inside, with double height glazing to the east and a mezzanine master bedroom elevated above.
Listening to clients’ needs is key to the company’s resounding success, says Simon. “And creating a conversation whereby you can understand them, but then take them beyond their imagination to deliver something which is truly special to them and enhances their way of living and fitting in the sense of place and surrounds. We offer a boutique local architecture service with a national presence and expertise. As far as we are aware, we are the only mid-sized architecture practice to have presence throughout New Zealand.”
Receiving the award is hugely gratifying for the talented team who put one hundred percent into all of their projects. “It is a great acknowledgement from our peers, which our team finds deeply satisfying for all the work and effort they put into the project.”
Having worked with the client and builders previously gave JTB Architects a great advantage for the success of the project. “We were lucky enough to have had a good understanding and trusting relationship, which we knew the builder would be able to deliver to the highest of standards and executed well.”
Simon says the client chose low maintenance materials for the roofing and cladding, providing a clean aesthetic and natural lighting throughout. “The roof pitch responds to, and follows, the topography of the land nestling the building into the hillside. The dark simple corrugate cladding allows the building to recede into the shadows and bush backdrop. Skylights allow light to penetrate the building from above. The mezzanine allows for views to the sea from above, while small, punctuated windows on the eastern side provide privacy within and also to the surrounding community. It is a case of simple done well. Inspiration was drawn from the site, creating a building which nestled into the hill side that was metal clad to reflect that of the existing metal clad building which it replaced, and a fresh timber interior like you had just cut though the trunk of a tree.”
become an extension of the living area, perfect for those summer days.” Working with and understanding the constraints and opportunities of the site, the architects have created a small, efficient, and easy-care bach that maximises its outdoor space.
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Inspired by Japanese architecture and functional sim plicity, The Cliffs House by Brendon Monk from Modo Architects, wowed judges at the 2022 Nelson Marlbor ough Architecture Awards. Putting himself in his client’s shoes, Brendon spends time really getting a feel for how his design would ‘sit’ within its space. “I like to let it ‘sleep’ in my head for a while, look at the site, listen to the client’s needs and go over any technical requirements and factors prior to creating any concept plans. From there, ideas form and I can present it to the client. That’s where the trust is built.” Brendon’s approach pays off with the multi-award-winning architect adding two more awards to his growing list. But ever humble, he says he enters the awards for his clients, not himself. “It is nice to have recognition from my peers, but the clients and the builders put a lot of money, time, and risk into the builds, and it is nice for them to get that recognition for their work.”
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Set on a dramatic clifftop, the house seems to project out over the sea performing a combination of both technical and aesthetic balance. “Great care and pride has been taken by the contractor in delivering a house of outstanding craftsmanship,” says judges. “A bend in axis varies the view focus, with the living space and deck facing toward Haulashore Island to the north and Tāhunanui Beach to the west. Sun and sea glare are cleverly conditioned by external sliding screens and overhangs, while the rear deck and garden offer a sheltered contrast to prevailing winds and open sea Producingviews.”buildings of poetic beauty and place, Brendon starts every project with a simple goal of wanting to be better than the last. “I want to do more than just meet their expectations; I should be able to knock their socks off! The designs must be very aesthetically pleasing but also totally functional. When you have a stunning site such as The Cliffs House, you have to design something amazing otherwise you will be doing it a disservice.”
Taking a leaf out of designer Philippe Starcks book, Brendon ensures every project functions flawlessly. “It has to work perfectly, be energy efficient, come within budget – do everything that it needs to do – but also look cool.”
Looking elegantly simple, the design of the home is extremely complex with a cantilever twist to make the most of views and sun angles. Bespoke sunshades mirror the forms of the jagged rocks below, every cavity of wall space is used to maximise insulation cooling the home in summer and heating in winter. “There is a synergy in the build, the balance between the two main materials, wood and metal, and the contrast of the forms give it a sculptural element, but it is also extremely functional, energy efficient and private”
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It’s not often you come across a person who doesn’t have awesome memories of Hanmer Springs. From school camps to wedding anniversaries, and from significant birthdays to escaping the city, the memories that have been created in Hanmer Springs are endless and span generations.
Hanmer Springs Thermal Pools and Spa general manager Graeme Abbot says the village has certainly come a long way since the first single dressing shed sat on a very exposed site in the Hanmer Basin. Segregated nude bathing was the order of the day in the early years and hoisting the appropriate clothing (skirt or trousers) up a pole to indicate the gender of the moment controlled this. Later, separate pools were introduced and, finally, mixed bathing – but swimmers had to be clothed of course. Graeme says the pools are steeped in history and at the heart is a community spirit and support that can’t be beaten. “From the get-go, it was the support of the community that made the thermal springs the tourism destination it is today. We can’t thank our community enough for helping us reach this milestone,” says Graeme.
This year marks the 150th anniversary of Hanmer Springs’ first dressing shed (technically 151 years but like all good celebrations last year, Covid got in the way). To celebrate the occasion, Hanmer Springs Thermal Pools and Spa is taking a trip down memory lane to see where these memories first began. According to historians, the first dressing shed was built in Hanmer Springs in 1871 by Mr John Fry. He built the shed and put in steps to the hot springs so his customers of the Jollies Pass Hotel could benefit from the thermal pools. The site became a public establishment in 1883 when the Crown fenced it off for the paying public, and by 1884, work was underway to build a bathhouse.
The anniversary commemorations kick off in September and visitors to the pool complex will be able to see the historic shed pictured on its original site and capture themselves in historic dress.
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Historians identified it was some years later, and in 1859 when an announcement in The Lyttelton Times marked a discovery of “hot water springs” by Mr William Jones. While he believed he was the first to ‘make them generally known’, in the same year Julius von Haast wrote about a visit to Hanmer Basin thermal springs in his journal.
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Community events are being planned to acknowledge all those who have supported the pools over the last 150 years.
For some 15 years prior to 1978, community groups had to fight to secure and source Government funding to develop the pools into a larger-scale complex that would enable people to reap the health benefits of the thermal springs. As for the discovery of the thermal springs, it is believed early Māori first happened on the springs while passing through. While they never settled there, the discovery of ancient native umu (ovens) indicated travellers’ camps or signs that they had stopped and taken rest.
1. Jubilee celebrations in 1933. | 2. The original dressing shed. | 3. Women’s Pool. | 4. The view of Conical Hill. Hanmer Hall to the left and The Lodge on the right. | 5. Aerial view of Hanmer Springs Thermal Pools & Spa. | 6. The always popular Hexagonal Pools. 7. Family fun at Hanmer Springs Thermal Pools & Spa. Celebrating 150 years 31 42 5 67
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Check out what’s happening in the region! What’s On For updated information visit itson.co.nz SEPTEMBER 24 SPEAKEASYDOWNSeptember‘N’OUT With a whole new line-up of performances, jazz singers, burlesque dancers, magicians, comedians, belly dancers, drag performers... You never know what you’ll see at the Down ‘n’ Out StudioSpeakeasy.One,Rutherford Mews Hope School 22 BALLSSeptemberNBINGO Enjoy a night of laughs, performances and shenanigans. Join two of Christchurch’s most fabulous drag queens Miss Shaniqwa and Lady Bubbles. Doors open at 7pm, ball drop at 8pm. 30 Sep - 2 Oct HOME AND GARDEN SHOW Join the fun, be inspired, bring the family along for the ideal day out. Packed with all the ideas and information that you need to transform your surroundings into the space you’ve always dreamed of. 24 & 25 QUILTERSWAIMEASeptemberAREAEXHIBITION New look merchant mall, raffles, refreshments available. 10am – 4pm daily. $3 admission. Saxton StadiumWakefield School Hall, Edward St Armadillos, Richmond Saturday 17 September, 7:00pm Rutherford Hotel Ballroom General Admission $40 - Table of 8 $280 (all tickets include food platters) - CASH BAR NBS Nelson City Brass and Jazz Ensemble John McGough ‘The Trumpet Guy’ Tessa Quayle Singer Book at www.ncma.nz * Service Fees Apply 17 September I GOT RHYTHM NBS Nelson City Brass and Jazz Ensemble, John McGough ‘The Trumpet Guy’, MC Tessa Quayle, singer. 7pm. GA $40, table of 8, $280. All tickets include food platters. Book at ncma.nz.
30 SEP - 2 OCT SAXTON STADIUM FRI & SAT 10 5, SUN 10 4 INSPIRATION FOR YOUR HOME, GARDEN & LIFESTYLE OVER 150 EXHIBITORS FEATURING BUILDERS, KITCHENS, POOLS & SPAS, FLOORING, ARTISAN GOODS, FOOD, BEVERAGES, HOME MAINTENANCE, PLANTS, SOLAR, HOMEWARES, HEALTH & WELL BEING & EVERYTHING IN BETWEEN Adults $8, Gold Card Friday $4, Under 16 Free Door sales or buy online at homeandgardenshow co nz LATEST TRENDS! EXPERT ADVICE! 2 YouthBretSeptemberMcKenzie10SeptemberLaneReboot16SeptemberTeHuingaWhetu24SeptemberTheBoss 28 September - 1 October China Week Event dates are correct at time of printing. Events may be restricted, postponed or cancelled due to changes in COVID 19 alert levels. Please check itson.co.nz for updates. 7 September Tasman Mako v Wellington 11 September Tasman Mako v Taranaki
6423157 8 Theatre Royal Nelson FestivalArtsLaunch Sarah Board 1. Ainta Hunziker and Oliver Carruthers 2. Tony Downing, Oriwa Hytongue, Vanessa Downing and Joseph Norris 3. Rose McGrannachan and Emma Arnold Kelly 4. Veronica Lyu and Cecilia Wilcox 5. Susie Foster and Justine Whitfield 6. Mike Ward and Anthony Genet 7. Ali Boswick, David Eagle and Nic Foster 8. Renée Lang and Jacqui Clarke
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2 Rutherford Hotel 1. Val Mayes and Dru Mason 2. Diane Jensen, Terry Gilchrist and Nichola Heart 3. Drago Loncar and Akky Leurink 4. Brian and Sue White 5. Lauren Domigan and Dan Phyfer 6. Sally Tohill and Gayle Lawrie 7. Fran Stoops, Steve Browne, Leanne Cappiello and Chris Muir 8. Steve Clementson and Shona Killick The Little Big Blues Festival Mackenzie Charleton 7 648531
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2 Fairfield House 1. Mimi Lennon and Yoko Ilami 2. Jing Jing Jackson and Andrew Gray 3. Ray Gebert and Noelene Smith 4. Jenny and Olivia Wilborn 5. Matty Anderson and Pic Picot 6. Sophie Thelin and Nikki Perrin 7. Paul Hampton and Sophie Weenick 8. Rebecca Glen and Couper Jurgeleit 9. Vanessa Conwell and Kristy Rowe 10. Gill Ireland and Richard Butler Inspiring Stories Nelson Mackenzie Charleton864 *Except during public events Check out our website and facebook page for upcoming events 1 357 9 10
MARKET
ChrisPRINCIPALHarvey
The release of the mid-winter real estate data shows some sobering figures from around the country and now reflects a lot more accurately what has been widely reported and expected by the market. Generally, around the country, sales volumes are down and with this reduced volume of sales, we start seeing more variation and effects reported on the median sales figures. I suspect that the combined impact of winter weather, market sentiment, and financial uncertainty has produced the results for July we have all been anticipating.
What’s happening in your location?
Nelson & Richmond
The property market, like all commodity markets, goes in cycles and as has been reported nationally for a few months now, property is in an apparent downwards part of the cycle. Interestingly, over the previous two years buyers were saying that property price rises were unfair and they could not keep up to make a purchase as property was on the upcycle. This was particularly true for first home buyers. Now according to media and public sentiment we are in a “buyers’ market.” Prices have dropped and they may or may not drop further. But as a buyer, first home or otherwise, when do you think is the time to re-enter the market? There is no doubt that the buyers are still “out there,” they are just exercising their right to play the waiting game. But interestingly, what are they waiting for? Either the home up for sale is the right home for you and your family or it is not. If you are a “house to live in” buyer, having the right property in the right location is surely the most important thing. If you are a first home buyer then possibly the price is the more important thing for your first purchase.
Regardless of whether you are buying or selling, Harcourts is still the preferred option for the majority of people in New Zealand. We continue to provide what we believe are the best options for sellers locally regardless of if you choose to auction or sell by any other method. We continue to look to achieve the best possible price for our owners around the city in this ever-changing market and our data once again suggests we are on the right track.
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Starting or Finishing? Just Be In The Race! This 120m2 home provides all the living you need on an easycare section. This home of three bedrooms with one bathroom is a simple layout, but it is easy to see the personal touch which has been applied. A fully renovated kitchen and partially renovated bathroom complement the tidy open plan living. A large office/ rumpus room offers just that little bit more to round out all the space you need. Offering a well maintained and functional garden, with a park across the street, Nikau Street provides all that you need for whatever stage of your journey you may be at. (Unless Sold Prior)
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View: harcourts.co.nz/NN25678 Leonard M 027 369 Licensedmatt.leonard@harcourts.co.nz4191AgentREAA2008
117RichmondBarnettAvenue
New Price! Pipeworx is in a unique position being the only large plumbing supplier in Takaka. As well as supplying tools, hardware, heating, pumps, waste and water tanks, they service a wide range of pumps covering both the rural and domestic market. As there is no water mains in Takaka township pump supply and maintenance is vital. Pipeworx is also the only Dive Tank refilling station in Golden Bay. The business has a good customer base across the wholesale plumbing industry, from retail sales to the public and the Farming /Agriculture sector plus local builders. $349,000 plus GST (if any) View: harcourts.co.nz/NN24995
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28 Rata Street Holiday....Or Live The Dream? Are you looking for a holiday base from which to launch your epic fishing adventures? Or is it time to realise your dream lifestyle? Duncan Bay has it all! The long sunshine hours, small yet social community and excellent facilities for boating. This 2-bedroom one bathroom home also has an attached sleepout downstairs. The covered deck is such an asset, doubling your living space.... just imagine the fun to be had. Relaxing in that space in all types of weather. The luxury spa pool and quality furniture are among the many chattels. Call Sarah today for your private viewing. View:Saleharcourts.co.nz/NN25652
Sarah M 027 362
2351m2 3 1 1 Matt
A beachcombers gem just 15 mins from central Richmond, yet a world away from the hustle and bustle of city life. The house has been an artisans retreat over the years and a kiwi holiday home for our European based owners. Renovated and extended by previous owners, the property has a Bach like vibe - with fresh interior paint and bathrooms plus new carpet - this is neat and tidy for sale. Fantastic indoor-outdoor flow allows for the best of living all year round out front by the water, or by the citrus in the courtyard around the table for a long lunch. Live the dream today!
Duncan Bay
Licensedsarah.archer@harcourts.co.nz8985AgentREAA2008
View: harcourts.co.nz/NN25659
920m2 2 2 2 4 PipeworxTakaka
Mike
Romantic Island Lifestyle
Rollo M 027 435 Licensedmike.rollo@harcourts.co.nz2927AgentREAA2008 Caroline Fletcher M 027 453 Licensedcaroline.fletcher@harcourts.co.nz5885AgentREAA2008 Steve Thomas M 021 774 steve.thomas@harcourts.co.nz609LicensedAgentREAA2008
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Nelson & Richmond
Auction (Unless Sold Prior)
sophie.haley@harcourts.co.nz9309LicensedAgentREAA2008 709m² 3 3 1 21 106MarybankEllendale Street Owners Committed but Nervous after 40+ Years! After
What a Stunner. Must View!
This special lifestyle property has it all. The open plan kitchen with stunning finishes is a focal point, with its breakfast bar and walk-in pantry making preparing meals for your family an absolute joy. The living areas with three double sliding doors create fantastic ambience with indoor outdoor flow to the BBQ, and alfresco dining area for all the family to enjoy. The 180 degree surrounding views of the lake and swans swimming happily as well as the surrounding hills is a parcel of paradise. Living is made easy with a double sided gas fire providing warmth to both living areas, heat pump, coupled with double glazing and the latest insulation. by Negotiation harcourts.co.nz/RC5977
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Matt Goodman M 027 456 Licensedmatt.goodman@harcourts.co.nz7788AgentREAA2008 528m2 3 2 1 2
Price by Negotiation over $1,045,000
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View: harcourts.co.nz/RC6258
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Steve Thomas M 021 774 M 021 277 40+ new build Geraldine a move closer imminent. and settlement is flexible, so take a look for won’t be disappointed with the This delivers outstanding views right across the Boulder Bank and out to the Western Ranges. Whether 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. Auction (Unless Sold Prior) View: harcourts.co.nz/RC6254
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Place Vacation Style Living!
Licensedmichael.mokhtar@harcourts.co.nz2703AgentREAA2008
From the keyless entry to closing the plantation shutters late in the day, there’s hidden extras throughout this home to be experienced. Open plan living is on offer here, with classy finishings and sliding doors leading you out to a covered ‘Archgola’ entertaining area. This is a home where you’ll invite your friends over for the cricket, sit at the bar table and enjoy all day sunshine. The owners even happy to leave the outdoor TV, so it’s all setup for you to host the housewarming party! Located in-between the Sprig and the Silky Otter cinema, walking trails including a walkway through to Jubilee Park, convenience is at your doorstep! Sale (Unless Sold Prior) View: harcourts.co.nz/RC6253
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Michael Mokhtar M 027 443
Licensedsteve.thomas@harcourts.co.nz609AgentREAA2008 Sophie Haley
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Drive down this short street enjoying the quiet safety of a small cul-desac, to find this 260m2 (approx) home, built in the 1990’s and reroofed and reclad in the late 2000’s to now constitute a plaster on cavity system construction. Perched on an elevated easy-care section, it provides an unexpected outlook to Tasman Bay and an imposing range of the snowclad mountains. Climb up the sweeping staircase and enter the hub of the family living, with large kitchen/dining area and extensive lounge, immersed in all day sunshine and stepping out onto a large impressive deck, perfect for outdoor living, sheltered by an awning when necessary.
Nelson & Richmond
Matt Goodman M 027 456 Licensedmatt.goodman@harcourts.co.nz7788AgentREAA2008 809m2 4 2 1 1 2RichmondOakdaleGrove
The Harcourts Foundation is a kitty built up from a little money being put in each time a house is sold. While it is a national initiative, and has given $7 million in donations over New Zealand, all money going into the kitty from homes sold in the Nelson Tasman region is used locally. Organisations can apply to the foundation for money for projects, resulting in some being fully- funded.
RDA’s Jenny Stebbings (left)and Jo Hannah (second from right) are thrilled to not only receive a cheque from Harcourts owners Toby Randall (second from left) and Chris Davies (right), but to have longterm lease of the Davies family’s horse. Photo: Jenny Nicholson.
HARCOURTS HAND OVER HORSE AND FUNDING TO RDA IN THE Community Steve Holbrook Mortgage Adviser 0800 219 steve@mx.co.nz161 ALWAYS HERE TOHelp! •Buying your first home •Upgrading to a new home •Downsizing to something smaller •Looking at building This is a service to help you with your next move! Call Steve to discuss all of your financing options! 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 INTRODUCING Brett Brett Newcombe Sales Consultant M 021 815 282 P 03 548 brett.newcombe@harcourts.co.nz3034 Nelson & Richmond
RDA trainer Jo Hannah says although they are still in training, Abby has shown a gentle and kind nature. “We are hoping to use her as a therapy horse for those with higher needs,” Jo says. While horses that RDA take on are already trained for general riding, additional training to ensure they are suitable for those with disabilities to ride takes at least a further 10 weeks. “We need to be 100 per cent sure that we can trust the horse,” Jo says. She says there is a lot of ‘hurry up and wait’ for the horse, with them needing to learn to stand parked when there are a lot of people around. “They need to get used to people and toys and to stand without moving their feet.”
Harcourts Nelson and Richmond owners, Toby Randall and Chris Davies, handed over a cheque for $3,632 to Riding for the Disabled (RDA Richmond last week. The money will go toward fencing and came from the Harcourts Foundation. Chris Davies went the extra mile, also handing over Abby, the family’s Clydesdale, to RDA for long-term lease.
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