Waimea Weekly - 10 May 2023

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Wednesday 10 May 2023

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Ben reaches new heights

Gas explosion: ‘community is behind us’

A metal splashback on the wall was vital protection for the chef at Eat Italy in Richmond when a gas explosion blew him across the kitchen last week.

The new restaurant at Berryfields Crossing had been open not quite a week when its owner, Cherif El

Bakkali, got a phone call from his brother to say the kitchen had blown up.

“I thought it was a joke,” he says.

“But then he said it again and I felt the tone in his voice.”

Cherif had just left the restaurant on the morning of 3 May. He had just been in the kitchen with his young son, right where the explo-

sion blew out the wall and sent kitchen equipment flying. The explosion was triggered after a contractor accidentally drilled a screw into an LPG pipe while putting a shelf on the wall. The pipe supplied gas to the kitchen’s cooking hobs, but the pipe’s rupture went unnoticed until the chef arrived to prepare

food for the restaurant when it opened for lunch. When he flicked the switch to the gas, the resulting spark triggered the explosion immediately, blowing out the wall and throwing the chef and cookware across the kitchen.

Thrown onto his back, Cherif says the chef’s reaction was to leap up

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and hit the emergency button on the wall to shut off the gas. “I’m so proud of my chef for pressing the emergency button,” he says. “It was a relief no one was injured. It could have been worse.”

Cherif attributes the metal splash

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To celebrate Mother’s Day, Henley School students are taking part in an art exhibition at Richmond Mall showcasing portraits they’ve drawn of their mums. Identical twins Olivia and Amelia Mackay, both 5, surprised their mum Rebecca with their creations at the weekend. “The pictures are both very different and I like how they’ve got my eyelashes just right,” she says. With more than 200 submissions from junior through to senior classes, the public can go and view the artwork until just after 14 May. The display is opposite Whitcoulls in the old Santa’s grotto area.

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STREET TALK

It’s Mother’s Day this Sunday, so what are some of the fondest memories of your mum?

“Whitebaiting at Cable Bay. We’d take a pan, I’d make a fire and we’d eat what we caught.”

“Her passion for my father who passed in 1962. When she died in 2013, she was still in love.”

“Her patience with us kids made for a happy childhood growing up.”

“She always put so much effort into every meal and we had such great laughs around the dinner table.”

Eat Italy owner ‘grateful’ after gas explosion

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back behind the hob for saving his chef from worse injuries as he was standing in front of it to flick the gas switch and it stayed attached to the wall, stopping gib from hitting him.

The chef and assistant chef were both blown by the blast and a waitress cleaning the restaurant was hit by gib flying across the room. Cherif says the blast left the chef with a sore chest and everyone in shock of what had happened and what could have happened.

At the time, Fire and Emergency New Zealand said the explosion could have been a lot worse if the gas had built up more and spread further.

Cherif says the restaurant’s opening had gone so well and it had been “busy and successful and exciting”, until the explosion.

“People were loving the food and the atmosphere and having something

new. I like the family environment and it was working like that.

“But we will be back stronger for sure. We feel the community is behind us and we are very grateful for the support.”

He hopes the restaurant will be reopened in a couple of weeks. Most of the wall will have to be removed for rewiring and then have gib replaced and repainted. Some kitchen equipment needs to be replaced as well including a fridge and the hob.

The restaurant is insured and Cherif says the six full-time staff will continue to be paid while the work is being carried out.

“I wasn’t worried about the building because it is insured. We were very lucky.” As he says: “It is what it is. You can’t do much about it.”

He is now looking forward to reopening the restaurant and seeing custom-

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Cherif El Bakkali is looking forward to Eat Italy reopening following last week’s gas explosion.

Photo: Anne Hardie.

Ram raid at Brightwater NPD

JO KENT

Four youths, aged between 13 and 15, were arrested in Christchurch after a ram raid at the NPD petrol station on Ellis Street, Brightwater, in the early hours of Sunday morning.

At around 3.20am police were called to a burglary at the premises and were making enquiries to locate the offenders who had fled the scene.

An eyewitness recalls being woken with a loud revving of a car engine followed by a huge

crack of broken glass.

“I jumped out of bed as I knew someone had attempted a ram raid.

“I bolted out to see three youngsters jump into what seemed to be a silver getaway car.

They say a car had reversed into the NPD window.

“It was dumb as they did it all under CCTV cameras from different angles.”

At around 10.15am Christchurch police received a report of a vehicle driving erratically on Grahams Road in

Burnside.

The vehicle failed to stop for police when signalled to do so. Police did not initiate a pursuit but instead observed the vehicle’s movements.

The car then crashed into a member of the public’s vehicle. That person was assessed for minor injuries.

The offenders then attempted to flee on foot, however, they were apprehended by police. The four youths are believed to be responsible for the burglary and will be referred to youth services.

The window is now boarded up after the weekend ram raid. Photo: Jo Kent.

Wastewater treatment plant looking to go solar

KATE RUSSELL

The Bell Island wastewater treatment plant could soon be powered by solar - and it could also help power the region.

The Nelson Regional Sewerage Business Unit (NRSBU) is investigating the feasibility of a large-scale solar facility on Bell Island, beside the plant.

This would reduce the plant’s energy costs and potentially provide energy to the wider Nelson Tasman region. Depending on the outcomes of the feasibility investigation, construction is expected to start in 2025.

The NRSBU sought expressions of interest in 2021 for the installation of a solar power system on Bell Island to supply power directly to the wastewater treatment plant as part of a plan to reduce carbon emissions and improve the plant’s resilience. The successful bid came from New Zealand-based renewable energy firm Infratec New Zealand.

Chairperson of the NRSBU, Tasman councillor Kit Maling, says the region needs to look at ways to make sure our core infrastructure has a secure power supply, especially with many communities in the North Is-

land losing power during Cyclone Gabrielle.

“With a solar facility on Bell Island, we can help reduce greenhouse gases associated with the electricity that the plant uses. Also, if we can go ahead, the cost savings will be significant over the expected life of the treatment plant.”

The agreement with Infratec provides for the construction of a plant capable of producing approximately 15 megawatts of electricity.

Deputy chair of the NRSBU, Nelson councillor Tim Skinner, says while it’s still “early days” this could be a “clean and sustainable option for power for households in our region”.

“One of the factors we liked about Infratec’s proposal is that the facility’s capacity is likely to be more than 10 times the consumption of the treatment plant, meaning the asset will actually provide a significant power supply for the wider Nelson Tasman region.”

The NRSBU will also benefit from Green Credits for the electricity used from the plant. Infratec chief executive Grant Smith says it will allow for increased energy resilience and security, as well as a financial benefit to the local ratepayers.

Kindergarten welcomes road safety upgrades

Rochelle says the raised table will be “great”.

Richmond Kindergarten is welcoming the installation of a raised table to the intersection of Elizabeth and Florence Streets that hopes to increase safety for pedestrians and slow traffic.

The kindergarten is located on the corner of the two streets in a residential neighbourhood, away from most of the larger schools.

“Because of where we are, people don’t realise there’s a kindergarten here a lot of the time,” says head teacher Rochelle Steer. “They’re not aware that there could be children who bolt.”

A lot of drivers use Florence and Elizabeth Streets to avoid the traffic lights on Salisbury Road and she says, at times, their speed can be quite concerning.

The kindergarten hasn’t had any accidents regarding the safety of their children, but

The table provides an elevated crossing for pedestrians but also act like a speed bump for drivers, slowing down traffic.

“Most of our streets currently work fine if you are driving a vehicle, but no so well if you are on foot, scooter, pram or cycle,” says Tasman District Council’s transportation manager Jamie McPherson. “It will take a lot of work and a long time to make these streets safer so this will be an ongoing programme.”

Rain gardens will also be installed where the planter boxes are currently located on Elizabeth Street to narrow the road and slow traffic, while also providing more greenery in the street in a permanent manner.

They’re usually filled with native plants and soil engineered to absorb rainwater. The water flows into the garden and is absorbed by the plants and soil which also help filter out pol-

lutants and contaminants. The project is part of a suite of road improvements that will begin this month including an additional raised table at the intersection of Elizabeth and Talbot Streets, and two at Crescent Street’s intersections with Wensley Road and Blair Terrace, and a widening of the footpath linking Talbot Street and Linden Place.

“We currently have a large programme of street improvements being delivered over the next 12-18 months, thanks to a large amount of Waka Kotahi and Government funding,” Jamie says. “While this will be disruptive during construction, the end result will be well worth it.

These projects will cost just under $310,000, 51 per cent of which is funded by Waka Kotahi.

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Richmond Kindergarten head teacher Rochelle Steer says the upgrades will make the street environment safer for her students. Photo: Max Frethey.

Construction of a large-scale solar facility on Bell Island could start by 2025. Photo: Supplied.

Wakefield 5G tower gets go ahead

STAFF REPORTER

Fortysouth and One NZ will be going ahead with the proposed 5G telecommunications cell site between McGazzaland and Wakefield Fire Station.

After locals raised concerns back in March about the suitability of the site, the companies liaised with Tasman District Council councillors Christeen McKenzie, Dan Shallcrass and Stuart Bryant to see if there were any other suitable locations. However, none were found.

Head of external affairs for Fortysouth, Lisa Mulitalo, says finding a location for a new cell site in Wakefield was challenging due to the TDC District Plan’s height restrictions.

“For the past couple of months, Fortysouth and TDC community representatives considered other potential sites including the weighbridge, a paper road and road reserve closer to the river and private land,” Lisa says. She says none of these could work due to space on the weighbridge, and future development plans and potential flood hazard issues near the river.

Another site that was considered

was on council land gazetted as water works.

“The conditions that council would need to lease the land made acquiring the site very difficult as ultimately it may still need to be moved in the future due to the land being set aside for water works.”

After careful consideration, the decision has been made to go with the original proposed location near McGazzaland.

This site is in the road reserve and under the National Environmental Standards, telecos are encouraged to build in the road reserve.

“TDC consent has been granted and construction on the cell site will start in June.

“A lot of effort was made by all to explore and ensure that no other locations were available.”

This new cell site will provide Wakefield with improved mobile connectivity and capacity, and longterm resilience in the event of Civil Defence Emergency Management events. Fortysouth has also approached TDC about having a mural painted on the cell site cabinet to reflect McGazzaland and to see how they can support the installation of new signage for the park.

No electric vehicle option for farmers

ANNE HARDIE

Crossing waterways and driving dusty country roads is not a good recipe for electric vehicles (EV), so Tutaki Valley farmer Stephen Todd needs his diesel ute but will now have to pay higher fees when he replaces it.

Farmers and tradies who often need tough, four-wheel drive vehicles will now be paying about 10 per cent of the value of their utes to the Government following its announcement that it is increasing fees on high-emitting new vehicles.

Stephen, who is Nelson Federated Farmers president, says there is simply not an EV option for farmers who live in remote, rugged areas and need a vehicle that can tackle streams, rivers, mud and dusty country roads.

“We use the Braeburn Track quite often to go to Nelson and it has four fords – three bigger ones – but you wouldn’t want to be operating an electric vehicle through water like that all the time. Anything electronic with water doesn’t last

well, long term. The same with dust around electric motors.

“It’s not like you have an option if you run out (of battery power). You can’t shoot down to the neighbour’s farm to get a bit of fuel. You have to have a power cord to it, so it’s a totally different ball game.”

He says the only EV ute on the market has a limited battery range and a 1.5 tonne towing capacity. When it tows anything, it halves the battery range and likewise when it carries a load. Without a suitable option, he says the Government is just taxing one sector to subsidise top-end cars that are driven in Auckland, Wellington and towns, generally.

“They shouldn’t be taxing vehicles until we have an option.

At the moment it is a straightout tax and you can’t avoid it.

At the moment the Government is being reactionary and there isn’t actually a long-term vision or pathway through to the other side. They are making a start but doing it quite blind.

“It’s pretty rough they are taxing us when we are years away

from a true option.”

Until now, the fees on a new Ford Ranger ute was $2,645 and that is increasing to $5,290, while a Toyota increases from $2,990 to $5,635.

The Government has suggested farmers and tradies could buy second-hand utes, but Stephen says that leads to more maintenance and higher costs as well. Now, he suspects farmers will hold on to their utes longer, which will also lead to more maintenance costs.

He acknowledges there are plenty of utes in towns and cities that have never been off the road or needed 4WD, but those drivers had the option of buying EVs, whereas many farmers did not have an option.

Down the track, hybrid utes may be an option for farmers, but Stephen says that is still a long way off.

Hydrogen is a possibility, but again a long way from becoming a reality.

In the meantime, he says those who cannot do without utes will be paying tax so others can pay less for an EV vehicle.

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Tuesday 16th May 10-11 30am

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Wednesday 24th May 1.30-3pm Halifax Café, 28 Halifax Street, Nelson

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Tuesday 13th June 1 30-3pm Richmond Library, 280 Queen Street, Richmond

Celebrations for the coronation of the new King spread far and wide over the weekend. Like in Murchison where Cole (8), Jaxson (8) and Leighton (11) Webb were in attendance to mark the special occasion with a ceremonial planting of kowhai trees as part of the ongoing Matakitaki River Walkway replanting.

Photo: Chris Conroy.

50-year reunion for WIS students

JO KENT

A former student of Waimea Intermediate School, teacher Liz Wilde, is arranging a 50-year reunion of the first class she ever taught back in 1973.

Di Butler was taught by Liz in 1974, which was a year after she began her teaching career, and the two have remained friends ever since.

Di is bringing together students who were in Room 5 during 1973 and Room 21 during 1974, the class she was in.

“It’s going to be such a special night as some of us haven’t seen each other since those Intermediate days, plus Liz will be reunited with pupils from the very first class she ever taught, five decades ago,” Di says.

“She was an absolute icon and still is, and has actually been my mentor and friend since then.” So far, Di has managed to track down 35 out of 66 pupils with some travelling the length of the country to make it to the reunion later this month.

“I’m finding it a bit tricky to trace some of the girls in Room 5 because they’ve since married and have changed their names, but we love this lady and I’m honoured to be bringing these class

students back together for this reunion of a lifetime for Liz.”

Liz, who turns 72 this year, says she has fond memories of each and every student she taught and has a treasure box of memorabilia from her time at the school.

“I’ve kept a few bits from over the years and actually have a Christmas card signed from the class of 1974, which was Di’s class and the one which will be at the reunion.” She says it’s overwhelming to think of all the students being back together again under one roof, especially now they will all be in their 60s.

“I suppose when you get to a certain age, nostalgia kicks in which is why they probably want to reunite. The real test will be to see if I can recognise who’s who, but I’ve remembered something about each of them and can’t wait to hear about their individual life journeys.”

Being just 22 when she started teaching, Liz was only around 10 years older than the students.

“Looking back, I was still so young. Teaching was very different back then. We had blackboards and chalk and children got the strap – something I never did.

On her first day at Waimea Intermediate, she opened the desk

drawer in her classroom to find an attendance book and a leather strap.

“I took it straight out and removed it from the classroom. I just didn’t see the benefit of it. For me, it was more about getting to know the students’ individual needs and building a learning community.” She says, throughout her career other teachers would often ask her why she always got “the good kids”, but she says that wasn’t the case at all.

“It was nothing to do with luck

and more to do with working hard to gain a mutual respect between teacher and students. I tried so hard with that, and it paid off because they didn’t want to play up for me in the end, as we’d built up that respect.” Di says Liz always brought out the best in her students, which is why she is so fondly remembered among them.

“You can ask any of her students over many years how they liked her as a teacher and every time you hear the same thing: ‘She was the best teacher’.

“This lady deserves a medal and sacrificed a lot over the years, both personally and professionally.

“But her strength overcame everything, and we were so blessed to have her teach us. She’s going to be blown away at this party, let alone who I have found that are making great efforts to attend this event.”

“It’s going to be an emotional night, that’s for sure,” Liz says. The reunion is at 5pm on Saturday 27 May at the Arvida Waimea Plains clubhouse.

Gardening tips for May

Thank you all so much for the lovely feedback we’ve been getting about our new site at 38 Artillery Place, Richmond. We really appreciate it. If you haven’t visited us yet, we’d love to see you. Turn into Sandeman Road by Nelson Pine, right into Artillery Place and drive through the gates to the end, you can’t miss our huge white canopies.

Last month we mentioned our fish compost, garden mix and lawn mix. One of the things that makes these products unique is the fact that they are all mixed on-site. This means we have total control over their quality.

We also have a range of liquid fertilisers that Bill makes onsite – Fish, Fish & Seaweed, Omega and Barley Straw Extract. Liquid Fish is a fabulous food; Fish & Seaweed is a combined food and tonic; Omega is a general garden booster and Barley Straw Extract is perfect for preventing algae forming in small ponds. If you notice a rather pungent aroma at one end of our site, this is where the magic happens.

a spot where water runs into it. It will make a huge difference over time.

If you can’t find Bill,

probably down the back making fertiliser!

Larger ponds can be susceptible to algae. If you want to clear or prevent algae, you can place an entire bale of barley straw near the inlet or in

Soil temperatures are starting to drop now and this can affect how well your vegetable seedlings grow during winter. A simple way to help ensure success is to plant seedlings on top of a mound of soil, adding a thick layer of pea, barley or red clover straw around the mounds as a root ‘duvet’. Frost season isn’t too far away so it’s time to stock up on frost cloth. We have two different types available, opaque and open weave, the latter is fabulous because you can leave it on until any chance of late frost has passed in Spring. Vaporgard is a liquid frost protector that works well – mix 15mls with warm water and spray onto foliage. It’s best to spray on a sunny day as this ensures the protective film dries more quickly. Now is the perfect time to fertilise Rhododendrons, Camellias, Azaleas and Daphne and we have the perfect dry granular fertiliser for the task. While you’re instore check out our extensive range of other dry fertilisers too – available in 1 litre containers, 10kg or 20-25kg bags.

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Gardening Column by Bay Landscapes & Garden Centre’s Philippa Foes-Lamb

Teacher Liz Wilde with memories from her box of treasures which she’s kept for 50 years. Inset: A Christmas card from 1974 signed by all the class, who will soon be reunited after 50 years. Photos: Jo Kent.

TOTAL RAISED SO FAR

Dancing for a Cause is a major fundraiser for Nelson Tasman Hospice. It sees 10 locals, with varying degrees of dancing experience, team-up with trained dancers and hit the dance floor on Saturday 27 May at the Trafalgar Centre. This week, Sara Hollyman talks to contestants Ben Douglas, Kat Campbell and Angela Miller about preparing and their hopes for the event.

What first drew you to Dancing for a Cause?

Ben: An email out of the blue from Sarah. I was familiar with the event having supported Hamish Fletcher last time round but never thought it was something I would be involved in.

Kat: For the 2021 Dancing for a Cause, KC&CO. Real Estate sponsored Clint the MC, we love being involved in anything that assists and supports Nelson Hospice.

Angela: After attending the previous two shows I’ve always thought what a great event it was and an amazing thing to do to raise money for Hospice.

Tell me about your previous dancing experience (or lack of).

Kat: Zero! Unless you count the dance floor clearing moves I use to bust out with friends on Friday nights.

Angela: Zero - none. I’ve been a marching girl my entire life, but I quickly learned that that is more of a hindrance than help for dancing purposes.

Ben: Picture arms and legs going everywhere and that’s about it.

What’s been the hardest part of the process?

Angela: The ‘dancing’! I didn’t for a minute realise how hard it was going to be.

Ben: The trainings are super hard, so much to take in and remember, but at the same time very enjoyable.

Kat: Learning to do spins – oh my golly, they look easy as, but nope.

How much money are you hoping to raise?

Ben: Millions. Anyone out there that has millions and wants to share them with an amazing cause….?

Kat: As much as I am able!

Angela: We all had a target of $5000, so something above that.

Why is the Nelson Tasman Hospice important to you?

Kat: Hospice is an awesome facility that we are fortunate to have; the staff, the buildings and grounds, the care experience and expertise.

Angela: I’ve had friends having to use hospice services and the wonderful care they and the families receive during what is an extremely difficult time is amazing.

Ben: Endless stories I hear around the community about the support offered by the Hospice team and facilities.

What can people expect from your performance?

Angela: Well, hopefully a good one… it’ll be great to show everyone what we’ve been working so hard on.

Ben: Expect arms and legs going everywhere…. No, I think anyone that knows me will have low expectations so I aim to mesmerize all concerned.

Kat: Hopefully a lively and dramatic performance.

What are you most nervous about?

Ben: Losing to Ryan Edwards

Update from Rachel Boyack MP

As I write this column on Monday morning there is light rain outside and our Civil Defence, First Responders and Council teams are preparing for potential heavy rain on Tuesday We were very lucky over the weekend that the rain event was nowhere near as severe as the August 2022 floods, but some of our infrastructure was damaged and a small number of people were temporarily evacuated from their homes My thanks to all of the staff and volunteers who worked tirelessly over the weekend to ensure we were well prepared as a region

The rain events are a reminder of our need to be prepared for weather events at both an individual and community level Check your drains and gutters and clear any debris, make sure you have a ‘grab bag’ packed, and check on your neighbours to see if they need any help or support

The Government’s investment into the Saxton Creek upgrade is a good example of how local and central government are working together to upgrade critical infrastructure in our region The Saxton Creek upgrade was brought forward thanks to a $7 5 million grant from the Government and will be completed later this year The upgrade will mean the area can cope with a large flood event, and the likelihood of the road closing during a heavy rain is significantly reduced

Over the weekend, like many Nelsonians I tuned into the Coronation coverage on Saturday night

As New Zealanders we hold a range of views regarding the role of the Monarchy, and I acknowledge the service the Royal Family have provided to New Zealand and many communities across the world It was lovely to attend a special Coronation service at Nelson Cathedral on Sunday night As a former Chorister at Nelson Cathedral I very much enjoyed the Coronation music and the singing on Sunday night at the Cathedral

Kat: I’m not yet, ask me on the night.

Angela: Probably the obvious…. Completely stuffing up the dance on the night!

Is this the craziest thing you’ve ever done? If not, what was?

Kat: I don’t tend to do crazy things – so I guess this is it

Angela: Yes… I think learning something I have no clue about ready to perform it in front of thousands of people has to be right up there.

Ben: By far the craziest thing I have ever done.

Has anything surprised you?

Ben: The skill and patience involved to perform these dances, huge respect for all you dancers out there! So much harder than Scrums and Lineouts.

Kat: It’s certainly been an interesting time, I think I’ve surprised myself at some of the things I’ve learnt along the way!

Angela: I was surprised how hard it was. It’s sooooooo hard and no one would have any idea until they go through the process.

What sort of practice or preparation and how much of it have you been doing?

Angela: For a few months we have only had one lesson a week with our dance teacher. Now that the event is closer, Anthony and I have added another two practices each week.

Kat: Every time I walk up the hallway, I have to practice something. Head, chin, chest up –step 1,2,3…..

Ben: One hour per week since February, along with honing my skills any chance I get – beer seems to help with this oddly enough.

Angela Miller

Kat Campbell

Ben Douglas

Pic’s is not for sale

Pic’s Peanut Butter founder Pic Picot is adamant that the iconic Nelson company is not for sale.

Pic tells The Nelson Pod this week that the recent appointment of his stepdaughter Aimee McCammon to the role of chief executive officer gives the company security that it will remain a family business.

“I really like what it is for Nelson. I would hate the thought of anybody closing it down and taking it somewhere else. I think it’s a wonderful community asset and by having it as a family business I’m confident it’s in good heart for the future,” he said.

Pic tells host Matt Lawrey that he believes their customers like the fact it’s locally owned.

“The people of Nelson and the people of New Zealand appreciate that they’re buying something from a family business.

It’s not an overseas-owned entity and it’s not something weird, it’s actually hands-on making stuff.”

He says he is “so excited” to have Aimee in the job.

“She’s so good….she’s an incredibly motivated woman and she’s incredibly compassionate

too,” he says.

Pic talks candidly in this week’s edition of The Nelson Pod about his relationship with Aimee and why he thinks she’s such a good fit for the company.

The chat also covers his belief that the world needs a revolution if it’s to meet the challenge of climate change, his plans for a new book, his love of swamps and the joy of being a grand-

parent.

Matt says he hopes the podcast gives people an even better idea of just what a remarkable man Pic is.

“He’s kind of extraordinary. It’s quite an intimate chat and I think it reveals how Pic’s passion for everything that he cares about really is still as strong as ever.

“He also gets a little emotional about becoming a grandfather

again, which is nice,” Matt said. The Nelson Pod will feature a long-form interview with Aimee McCammon in an upcoming episode.

Watch or listen on: thenelsonpod.co.nz

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Host Matt Lawrey talks to Pic’s Peanut Butter founder Pic Picot on The Nelson Pod. Photo: Be Seen More.

Restorative Justice engages through arts

SARA HOLLYMAN

A play that delves into the restorative justice system and its outcomes is touring the region as a New Zealand first, aiming to engage the community in a system many never get the chance to see.

The play follows a young man who was incarcerated at the age of 16. As he moves closer to release at age 28, he wants to meet with his mother and sister to apologise.

The NZ first performance of All of Us delves into the thoughts and feelings of each of the family members in the lead-up to his release from prison.

After the play, the audience then has an opportunity to ask questions of the Restorative Justice Nelson team.

A restorative justice conference is an informal, facilitated meeting between a victim and an offender and gives the opportunity for the offender to take responsibility for their offending, apologise to the victim and decide how to put right the harm caused.

Restorative Justice facilitator Miranda Warner says the Nelson team has been thinking of way to engage the wider community for some time now.

On an extended visit back to the UK, Miranda connected with the organisation Mint House, who facilitate restorative justice in England.

After her return to New Zealand, she was asked by them to present in an online webinar discussing her use of theatre to prepare prisoners for release in Capetown,

South Africa.

“I used drama and improvisation tools with a group of men who were due for release,” Miranda says. “We used drama tools to build emotional literacy to look at how we manage anger, build empathy, rehearse apology and prepare for outside life.”

In the same online event, British author Rebecca Abrams presented about a play she had written centered around restorative justice works in the UK.

“Basically, afterwards I fangirl emailed her, I just thought it was an absolutely amazing play so I stuck my neck out and said ‘could I put it on, please’.”

Miranda is part of the four-strong cast as well as the producer.

“Part of the kaupapa of the event is to bring great arts to the community but it’s also about giving people the opportunity to see restorative justice from the inside.”

She says an important part of the show is the Q&A segment afterwards. While the play is based in England – where Restorative Justice happens at the end of a sentence - the Q&A offers the audience a chance to ask questions about New Zealand’s system, where it happens prior to sentencing.

“People can ask about restorative justice and the process as well as air any concerns and ask questions.”

All of Us shows at the Playhouse Mapua on 12 May, Playhouse

Tākaka 13 May and the Suter Theatre on 27 May.

Tickets are available at myetickets. co.nz/world-premiere-all-of-us

The cast of All of Us, from left: Dawn Marron, Sharon LukitauNgaamo, Penny Taylor and Miranda Warner, at opening night in Murchison. Photo: Supplied.

Supporting local women to learn

JO KENT

The latest recipient of the Soroptimist International of Waimea’s education grant is Marise Bainbridge from Richmond.

The 27-year-old single mum applied for the $3000 grant to help her continue studying a Bachelor of Counselling degree at NMIT.

“I chose that course because I was looking for a greater purpose in life and I found that I have a passion for working with women and mothers and giving back to my community.”

Marise left school at 14 with no qualifications, and when she found herself pregnant at 17, decided to go back to school via correspondence.

“My son is now 9 and I’ve been raising him on my own since birth. I do not have family that live locally for support, so I have faced many challenging times over the years. But this has made me a strong, motivated, and empathic individual.”

She says, finding a job as a solo mum was hard, so when she was 19 she completed a

diploma in small business management and set up her own business to work flexible hours from home.

“I now find myself in a position to help other women and mothers in my community. This year I have been accepted to complete my placement position for my degree at Perinatal Support Nelson where I will volunteer a minimum of 150 hours as a student counsellor and work with a lot of mothers and children.”

Marise says she can see the increasing need for more counsellors across New Zealand, as the mental health system is overloaded.

“I expect to graduate from my degree in 2024 and I plan to work as a counsellor in the Nelson/Tasman region. I feel privileged to be able to give back to my community in this way.”

Secretary for the SI Waimea Soroptimists, Annette Smith, says the group received 14 applications this year.

“We started the annual grant in 2013. This was to fulfil our international theme of Educate to Lead. It is called a

grant rather than scholarship because it is always dependent on us raising the funds each year. Last year’s nurse Jenny Q&A evenings were a blessing as we made our 2023 grant money in those two nights.”

Since 2013, SI Waimea have had 102 applications and awarded the grant to 11 women.

“It is always a difficult decision on who to choose, and we have had comments that we should give more smaller grants annually. However,

the feedback from recipients tells us that the larger amount means they can pay childcare, replace laptops, fix cars and so on.”

“Grant recipients report twice a year on their progress. One thing we are very pleased about is that none of our recipients have stopped their study and have all qualified.”

As a student counsellor, Marise says her values and beliefs align with the Soroptimists values as she too hopes to empower women, promote gender equality and facilitate positive changes in people’s lives.

“I believe that all women should have access to education. However, there can be many barriers, including financial hardship. This is why I am grateful for the opportunity to be awarded the grant.”

Soroptimist International of Waimea is an organisation which works towards advancing the welfare and status of women. For more information on the grant or how to apply, email si waimea@siswp.org

Richmond Composting Workshop

Friday 12 May, 12-1pm

Richmond Library

Rethink Waste is hosting a free Coffee and Compost workshop to celebrate International Compost Awareness week.

Play Pickleball

Friday 12 May, 9.30-12.30pm

Richmond Tennis Club

No experience needed. Just turn up and play, equipment supplied. Richmond Tennis Club Member free, non-member $3 per person. More info: visit https://clubspark.kiwi/Richmond/Pickleball

Skate Jam - Tasman Youth Week

Saturday 13 May, 11-3pm

Richmond Stake Park

Come along to Skate Jam for a cool afternoon at the Richmond Skate Park with competitions, demos, music, and kai. This event is part of Youth Week and free for all.

Marise Bainbridge

Cat shooting ends with amputation

I’m the owner of the cat which was recently shot in Hope. When I went to settle the remaining $300 vet bill last week, I was told it had been paid. I said there must be a mistake, but she said an anonymous donor had settled it after reading my story in the Waimea Weekly. I was so overwhelmed, I burst into tears. It’s beautiful to know someone had done that, alongside the support I’d already received from the community, friends and family. There really are some wonderful people out there. I only wish I knew who it was so I could express my gratitude, so I hope they read this letter. Thanks to everyone who helped, I’m so, so grateful.

Cherame Mossley

Decades of service recognised

Di, you absolute legend

Natalie Ewing

An absolute legend of the club. Kyle’s comments are 100 per cent correct, the place wouldn’t be what it is now without everything Diane has done. Great recognition!

Grant Newport

Well deserved. Diane does so much for Brightwater clubs.

Kerri Le Cheminant

Congrats Diane, great recognition for years of service.

Timothy Morton

One of first persons who made me feel like at home! Congrats

Diane! Well deserved.

Vicente Jose Soto

Absolutely deserved!

Nola Timpson

Lovely lady and made me very welcome when I played at the club.

Tony Wolke

Well done Di, love your work

Kimberley Anderson

Amazing contribution to the Wanderers RFC and also to the community at large. Congratula tions.

Bill Liddell

Pomeranian breeder used ‘toilet roll’ splint on injured dog’s leg

Dog farmers should be outlawed in NZ. Unless you’re registered and meet all the requirements to breed animals humanely, my opinion.

Duncan Renwick

From Wakefield? Regardless, that fine is not enough.. it needs to be 10x the cost to fix it properly

Jessica D’Evereux

She should not be allowed to breed an animal ever again!!!

Wretched awful person.

Janelle Thorpe

This woman needs to be closed down and banned from ever breeding dogs.

Carey Gary

Wood-fired BBQ’s sizzle out

The taste is better with the fire bbq.

Michael Albert

gas, if they even work at all, at least with these ones you’re guaranteed to get it lit!

Mandi Halliday

The gas ones are temperamental.

Teressa Obrien

Plans for less slash from forest harvest

Anything left behind should be chipped, faster breakdown.

Tania Lee Somervail Beynon

Keep up the good work!

Christine Boal

Wakefield thefts spark

CCTV fundraiser

I’ve got an idea..... Put up a red light camera on the Queen Street traffic light intersection and use the proceeds to fund security cameras.

Kathy Kempton

Maybe make these 4 pay a donation towards the cctv on top off the reparation.

John Jenkins

Now when they catch such toerags make sure there’s proper consequences and harsh punishment, not wet bus ticket slaps.

Dennis Goodman

These teenage crimes numbers

such a thing as ACTUAL PUNISHMENT.

Beanz Sandrey

Make the parents pay. Lorraine Tunnicliff

Good work Jamie. Amie Brewerton

Dancing for

a Cause

contestants prepare Amazing group. Donna Tregidga

Amazing work, Ben. Paulette Redstone

Local History

A thoroughly modern school for Richmond

ROBYN PARKES

In 1928, the board of Richmond School first lobbied for the erection of a new school as it was identified that the current one had served its purpose and was outdated, so plans were prepared and an application for a grant was completed.

It was then suggested that the school should be built on a better site within the borough, which resulted in the matter being delayed. Eight years later, in early May 1936, the school committee chairman, W Coleman, stated that the prospects of a new school were brighter than they had been for some time and that there was hope that something would eventuate for Richmond.

By September the proposed plans were submitted and approved and were sent to the Department of Education. In May 1937, the dream of a new school came to

fruition as building began on the site where Richmond School sits today.

Described as one of the finest buildings of its type in the Dominion, the new school was opened on 29 January 1938 by the chairman of Nelson Education Board, the Hon. W. H. Mclntyre. It sat on an ideal site of about three and a half acres, centrally situated and conveniently removed from the main line of traffic.

The school was built on the most

modern lines from plans prepared by the board’s architect, Mr A. Leaper, after investigations had been made into the latest features in school construction.

The impressive main entrance had double doors and four imposing kauri pillars extending from the veranda floor to the ceiling. The building was cutting edge for its time with open-air classrooms with a total classroom floor space of 2064 square feet, capable of accommodating up to

EVERYTHING

one hundred and eighty pupils.

The central portion had headmaster and assistant teacher’s rooms, storerooms, and a janitor’s room.

Between the classrooms were cloak rooms running from the veranda to the back of the building.

The veranda was eight feet wide along the whole of the front of the building. At the eastern and western ends of the school were shelter sheds, at the back of which were bicycle sheds. Concrete steps extended along the whole of the front of the building giving access to the veranda at any place from the concrete assembly area in front of the school.

The building was centrally heated and grill doors were provided at the entrance to the cloak rooms thus allowing for a free current of fresh air. Additional cupboards were placed under the blackboards in the front walls of the classrooms, easels were dispensed

with and smaller byloplate boards fitted to the walls. The school was equipped with electric lighting, heating pipes that ran between the hat and coat racks to assist in the drying of the children’s clothing in wet weather, and the old desks were dispensed with so every child was provided with their own individual table and chair. Mr Hugh Brown, headmaster, shared his sentiments to those present: “The school’s aim was to teach the three arts; to build character so that pupils, on going out into the world, could take their proper place in the community.” Celebrations for the opening, were combined with the school’s Jubilee and occurred over three days. Photos of each decade of past students were taken in front of the new building. The celebration finished with a dinner, held under marquees on the school grounds where around 300 people attended.

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41 Nile St East, Nelson

Richmond School frontage. Photo: Supplied.

Passion for carpentry is second nature to young builder

Dylan Ham, the local owneroperator of DH Builders, found his passion for carpentry from a very young age. His earliest memory building is heading out into the shed to hunt out old nails and timber off-cuts to make tables and huts.

After completing the Level 4 Carpentry certificate through NMIT in 2011, Dylan began his building journey. “McPherson and Bashford Builders gave me the opportunity to do my apprenticeship with them.

I started off doing architecturally-designed houses, renovations, additions, and more. This is where I got a passion for the renovation side of building.” Being a part of the team for ten years was great, says Dylan. “It was like a second family. I worked with them up until 2021 when Brian was diagnosed with cancer. Unfortunately, Brian had to close down the business, passing away shortly after. I had an awesome boss for 10 years and he set me up well to go out on my own.” The decision to branch out autonomously was an easy one, says Dylan.

“After weighing up my options of ‘where to go from here’ I made the move to go out contracting for other builders and do some of my own work. Hence the original name of the business, DH Contracting.” Continuously providing a high quality of workmanship, the word soon spread, and Dylan quickly became inundated with projects. “The contracting side of things didn’t go to plan because I got swamped with my own work. It has been a very busy two years!” The need to contract himself

out was no longer necessary so

Dylan made an executive decision to change the name of the business to DH Builders Ltd –a title which he feels better reflects his services.

“After just under a year it was getting a bit too much for just myself, so I decided to take on apprentice Brad Talbot. He has been a massive asset to the company.”

Covering the whole Nelson Tasman region, including Golden Bay, Nelson Lakes and occasionally the Marlborough Sounds. DH Builders provide a wide range of building ser-

vices including pole sheds, window and door inserts along with full replacements, bathrooms, decks, pergolas, carports, concrete work, cabins, retaining walls, and more on request. “We offer high quality workmanship and are easy to deal with.”

DH Builders have also been doing a massive amount of work in the rural sector with building for the growing hop industry. Singing Dylan's praises, Lyndon Win from Placemakers Saxton Rd says Dylan is one of those guys that are born for the industry.

Apprentice Brad Talbot and owner of DH Builders Ltd, Dylan Ham.

Hayley Langley and partner Dylan Ham with their two boys.

“He has come a long way in such a short space of time.” Sourcing materials and building supplies from Placemakers, works as a great team collaboration, says Lyndon.

“Dylan is such an approachable guy who is fast becoming very sought after. He may be young but his vast knowledge and skillset that he has acquired during his time with Brian has given him a huge range of capabilities in the industry. It has given him a broad range of construction skills that bridges the gap between residential and commercial buildings. It is exciting to see someone like Dylan coming through the industry. He gets in boots and all to ensure the job is right.”

A family man, Dylan says of his proudest moments is seeing his two sons aged two and three showing an interest in his work, with the oldest asking every week, ‘when can I come to work with you, dad’, and ‘can we build something today?’. I have noticed my sons are doing the same thing that I did at that age.”

It is a sense of achievement and the reaction from clients that continues to drive Dylan’s passion for the industry.

“I just love seeing everything come together and seeing the final product.

Dylan’s partner Hayley Langley says it’s been an amazing journey to watch Dylan’s business grow and see how successful it has become in a short amount of time. “It was nerve-wracking making the decision to go out on his own weeks after having our second baby, but we also knew it was the right decision. He has taken on the position of a business owner incredibly well and made it look easy.

"There is a lot of work that goes on behind the scenes, with late nights, early mornings, as well as managing employees, to prioritising family in between it all. Dylan offers such a high standard of work and I’m very proud of how far he has come. I can’t wait to see how his business continues to grow.”

Looking back over his time in the industry, Dylan says he couldn’t have done it without the huge ongoing support from those around him.

“I want to extend a massive thanks to all my customers, suppliers, and everyone who has supported me on this journey.”

Spreading awareness of ovarian cancer

KATE RUSSELL

It was World Ovarian Cancer Day on Monday and Nelson Soroptimists were out spreading awareness about the disease.

Spokesperson Megan Riddell says their current national focus is on increasing education, advocacy, and funding to decrease the impact of ovarian cancer on women in New

Zealand. She and other local members were out and about around Nelson, Stoke, and Richmond on Monday, distributing posters, information cards, and pamphlets to medical centres and women-focused organisations. Out of the five gynaecological cancers, ovarian cancer has the highest death rate and early detection is vital for survival.

The latest national statistics

show that one person dies every 48 hours of ovarian cancer in New Zealand, and 85 per cent of people who are diagnosed with the disease are diagnosed in the later stages when treatment options are limited.

For more information such as symptoms and support, or to donate, go to www.cureouro variancancer.org/nz

From left are Nelson Soroptimists Megan Riddell, Shiona Smith, and Anna Mae Angeles who were out spreading awareness of ovarian cancer on Monday. Photo: Kate Russell.

We’re holding a Morning Tea Tour and you’re invited

At Summerset, our retirement villages are designed to make sure you get the best out of your retirement. Summerset in the Sun is no exception, with a selected few two-bedroom villas available now.

Our single-storey villas are warm, modern and designed with everything you could need for the perfect retirement lifestyle. There are no worries about maintenance or upkeep as we do it all for you, and pets are also welcome.

Plus, with six months to sell your home, $2,000 towards your legal fees, a complimentary moving package, and no weekly fees for six months* – it’s never been easier to make the move. Come along to our upcoming Morning Tea Tour on Thursday 18 May at Summerset in the Sun and see for yourself why our residents love the Summerset life.

Love the life you choose

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Thursday 18 May, 10:30am

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Meet the Chair of the Consumer Council

Angelea Stanton

I am a qualified Diversional Therapist born and bred in Marlborough. I have worked in aged care for most of my career and currently am the Quality Manager of Ashwood Park, an aged residential home in Blenheim. I have recently completed a qualification in Business Leadership and Management. My husband and I own a mechanical workshop in Blenheim, and we have two daughters aged 21 and 16 to keep life busy.

I have a broad interest in health, particularly older person’s health, women’s health, and long-term conditions. The Consumer Council is pushing forward to voice and canvas the opinions and needs of our communities.

I am involved with the National Chairs Group for Te Whatu Ora which allows me to have a voice for our region at this level. I am proud to be part of the drive to empower consumers and have been pleased to see the real desire from the system to engage, listen and develop with the consumer voice at the centre.

What is the Consumer Council?

The Consumer Council allows the community to participate in key decision-making on health service and delivery. The goal is to build on our current feedback mechanisms and move on from listening to the voices of patients, carers and the public (our consumers) to partnership, collaboration and responsiveness. Success will be for every part of our health system to be shaped and improved by involving those who use and care about our services.

The Consumer Council consists of nine people across the Nelson, Tasman and Marlborough regions. It is made up of experts with diverse backgrounds, contacts, knowledge, skills, geography and broad demographic groups to provide a wide-ranging consumer view.

Get involved or find out more at www.nmdhb.govt.nz/consumer

Bright-Line Developments

If you own a residential property or have plans to buy one, it’s important to have a basic understanding of the bright-line test (and how it affects you). In March 2021 the bright-line test period was extended to 10 years for property acquired on or after 27 March 2021.

The bright-line test applies only to residential property. If the property is purchased on or after 27 March 2021, and you sell it within 10 years, the bright-line test will apply to the sale and any profit made will be taxable (unless an exemption applies, as highlighted below).

Exemptions:

1. Sale of the main family home

2. Transfer of property to executors of an estate

3. Relationship property transfers (property being transferred after a separation)

The main home exemption can be used if the property was your main home for the entire time it was owned. Where the property is not used as your main for one or more periods of a year or more, while you own it, you will be required to pay tax on a proportion of the increase in the value of the property that matches the proportion of time that you owned the property and (for 366 or more consecutive days) were not living in the home as your main home.

The main home exemption can

only be used twice in a 2 year period. This is to prevent an exemption applying for those who have a pattern of buying and selling a main home. New build properties are subject to a 5 year brightline rule. This new build test will not be able to be used if the property is sold as a bare land section, or if you purchased the property more than 12 months after a code of compliance certificate was issued for the property. Any profit from a gain in property value is considered taxable income. It is important to obtain tax advice if you are planning on changing the “use” of your property. For example, if you plan to use your property for something other than your main home for more than 12 months. Moreover, the bright-line test also catches parents who are helping children into their first home and the bank requires a parent to be a co-owner on the title of the property.

If you are unsure whether your property transaction will be caught by bright-line test, or would like more in-depth advice or further information about the content of this article, please get in touch with the team at Pitt & Moore on 03 548 8349, and ask to speak to Oliver Jones-Allen, Solicitor.

Disclaimer: The information contained in this publication is of a general nature and is not intended as legal advice. It is important that you seek legal advice that is specific to your circumstances.

Oliver Jones-Allen Senior Solicitor

Regional bus service gets new name: eBus

MAX FRETHEY Local Democracy Reporter

The new bus service that launches in August will be known as eBus, replacing the current NBus name.

It was decided by Nelson City and Tasman District Councils that the new service would need a different name as NBus was too Nelson-centric.

The new expanded network will link the Tasman towns of Wakefield and Motueka with Nelson’s Brook and Atawhai, with the Nelson Airport also being linked into the network.

“To have a combined bus service that was continued to be named NBus was not consistent with the partnership and needed a new change,” says Nelson Mayor Nick Smith.

It was thought the new name should also signal the environmental benefit of the new service with 17 new electric buses being added to the regional public transport fleet, and also reflect the added digital aspects of the new service with wi-fi on the buses and real-time information displays on the bus locations at the major interchanges. Elected members were presented

with four options: MyBus, UsBus, NeTBus, and eBus, with the name eBus being approved by the joint regional transport committee on Friday.

“I think the eBus both reflects the excitement of an all-electric fleet and that there is an environmental benefit of both, not just the electric, but also using buses.”

Now the name has been approved, work will continue to

install brand livery on the buses, timetables, website, and the bus stops and shelters.

Bus patronage has now also returned to pre-Covid levels.

“That is significant, we’re well out of that hole,” says Nelson City Council’s manager for transport and solid waste, Marg Parfitt. “It will be interesting to see what will happen when half-price fares come off at the end of June, but

of course we are introducing a new fare structure on the first of August which will be as good as half-price fares.”

The recovery of bus patronage has likely benefitted from the region not suffering a shortage of bus drivers, that has resulted in reduced services elsewhere.

“It is a real compliment to both councils but also more particularly our contractor [Nelson

Coachlines – SBL Group] and how well they’ve managed their staffing that we have not had disruptions in this area,” Nick says. Nelson Tasman is the only region not to have suffered substantive disruptions to its bus service.

The NBus’s name will change to eBus when the new service launches on 1 August. Photo: Supplied.

PH: 544 8652

327 Lower Queen St, Richmond

Located on Queen Street, automotive repair centre Route 6 Automotive Ltd can take care of all your motoring needs and help to ensure your vehicle is safe to drive throughout the winter months, and help prolong the life of your vehicle. Route 6 provides everything from WOFs, Services, Tune-ups, Puncture Repairs and Tyre Replacements to General Mechanical Repairs for all types of makes and models.

Route 6 Automotive has been locally owned and operated by Hayden and Belinda Diskin for the past ten years. Providing an efficient and excellent service, the team never compromise on quality, Route 6 Automotive is in a handy location at 327 Queen Street, Richmond. The opening hours for Route 6 are as follows: Monday to Friday from 7.30am to 5.30pm and Saturdays from 8.00am to 12.30pm.

Visit Hayden, Belinda and their friendly, helpful and experienced team in the workshop for some sound advice to keep your car safe and roadworthy. To book your car in for servicing or repairs, or for expert automotive advice, call 03 544 8652. To find out more, visit ‘Route 6 Automotive’ on Facebook.

Emma and Alistair Hebberd are the seventh custodians of Shone and Shirley Funeral Directors on Tahunanui Drive, owning and operating the historical business since November 2019. The Nelson couple take a lot of pride in the history of Shone and Shirley, established in 1862, and the fact that, today, it's still a family-owned operation. “Not all funeral homes are locally owned or even New Zealand owned, so it's a real privilege owning this business,” says Alistair.

• Being locally owned gives more flexibility when caring for your family

• Provision of a modern, purpose-built chapel with built-in livestream options, and a separate catering lounge, and on-site car parking

• Personal digital Memorial pages - free of charge

• Prearrangements - free of charge

• Caring for all price ranges, and price transparency

• Fully qualified and members of the Funeral Directors Association New Zealand (F.D.A.N.Z.)

Emma and Alistair are proud to provide a professional, personal, affordable service at Shone and Shirley Funeral Directors. “It really is about care – our family caring for your family.”

We have a meaningful impact on our clients’ lives, helping them through life’s many encounters.

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Nelson Montgomery House, 2nd Floor

190 Trafalgar St, Nelson 7010. Telephone: (03) 539 0210 Richmond

186 Queen St, Richmond 7050. Telephone: (03) 544 2357

Jack Fletcher talks about the history of Hamish Fletcher Lawyers. “Fletcher is our name and with it comes a long history spanning four generations. Our story started in the 1930s when my great grandfather Vern Fletcher worked for a local firm until establishing a new legal practice in 1950. In 1958 Ron Fletcher joined his father, serving as Managing Partner until stepping down to help his son, Hamish Fletcher, start a business of his own”. Hamish Fletcher Lawyers opened its doors as a small boutique business. “This year we are proud to celebrate our 20th birthday and are fortunate to have had dedicated team members support us along the way. Despite our humble beginnings, we have grown over time and are now one of the region’s largest law firms with teams specialising in Trusts & Estates, Property Law, Commercial Law, and Dispute Resolution.”

“I now lead the business with a vision to provide the best end-to-end legal service possible for our clients. Helping them throughout the course of their lives is our absolute privilege, and for this we are very grateful. That is why we are here.”

Nelson Auto Glass Specialists Ltd have been looking after locals and their automotive glass needs for over 20 years. Supported by a crew of very experienced and competent auto glaziers and administration staff who combine ‘well over 150 years' experience’, the team warmly welcome their newest member, local lad Toby Bowden, to the business.

Continuing the legacy of offering the same reliable service, Toby brings over ten years of industry experience along with in-depth technical knowledge to the business. Investing heavily in the very latest of digital technology, owner Francis Lagrutta says it's ‘out with the old tools and in with the new’ with their new diagnostic machine enabling precise calibration of windscreen sensors in newer vehicles, ensuring customers leave the site with their vehicle working to optimum safety specs once a windscreen has been refitted.

“Toby brings a fresh, new perspective to the team, and a move towards more modern technology.” The team at Nelson Auto Glass Specialists Ltd are passionate about helping clients fix their car windows and assisting with any auto glass-related problem as quickly and painlessly as possible, and continue to care about keeping you safe on the road.

Mastering her craft in her 40s

JACK MALCOLM

After being sidelined with multiple, potentially season-ending injuries, Joeline Jones was surprised by her performance at the World Masters Indoor Athletic Championships in Poland.

Having torn her calf muscle twice this year and suffered through Achilles Tendinitis, she says her stubbornness was the only thing that kept her on track.

“My goal was to get into a final, but I didn’t expect that it’d be for the 400m.

“Because I’ve had so many injuries, I wanted to pull out of that event. To get fourth was a bit of a shock.”

and butter, and the 400m was a race that her coach, Tony Aikenhead, had to convince her to compete in. Because of her injuries, her training had to be modified because she could only sprint and not jog.

She hadn’t raced 400m since November and says she felt like she was about to vomit on the starting line.

“This is a tough race that some say feels like torture (and is) also dubbed the death race as athletes have to hold a high speed for a long distance.”

As she worked her way through the heats and into the knockouts, she says she became more confident at every race start.

fun and tactical, and she plans to be back for the next Masters Indoor Champs in two years.

“I would love to go there injury-free, and I’d like to crack the 60s mark for the 400.”

While she might be the only person out on track racing, she says it’s the team behind her that has made her success happen.

Sports Clinic Nelson helped to keep her on her feet and racing through her injuries trouble and World Travellers Motueka and Athletics Nelson also chipped in to help with the travel expenses.

Joeline Jones says it was a unique experience to race on an indoor track for the first time because of the differences to the tracks she’s used to racing on. Photo: Supplied.

Rugby

Waimea Combined Schools first XV kick their season off this weekend as they host Rangiora High School. With a mixed preseason weekend in Hanmer of two wins over Roncalli and Hurunui, the team also faced two losses against Selwyn and Mid Canterbury. They also faced a 7-0 loss to Nelson College’s second XV in their build-up to the season. This year the Waimea Combined Barbarians will play in the second division, the Miles Toyota Championship, after changes to the competition structure.

Weather

Bad weather and a forecast for more to come over the weekend saw sports throughout the region cancelled. All local sport was called off except the Giant’s Saturday night game. while Nelson Suburbs travelled to Christchurch but were unable to produce an upset against competition front runners Christchurch United in a 4-0 loss. full reports on the Nelson App.

Cycling

A crash has dashed Niamh Fisher-Black’s hopes of a podium finish in La Vuelta Femenina. Having sat inside the top 10 of the general classifications coming into the fifth stage, Nimah had to wait to change her bike after the crash which saw her fall behind the pace of the lead pack, forced into accepting her fate as she crossed the finish line as part of the chasing peloton, falling to 1:45 seconds off the pace on the leaderboards.

Hockey

Premier men hockey’s Whakatu Shield goes on the line this weekend in a winner-take-all match between Tasman White and Waimai United.

Joeline also made the semi-finals in the 40-44 women’s 200m and 60m events, setting a new national record for the 60m and missing the New Zealand record for the 200m by just 0.1 of a second.

She says the sprints are her bread

It was the first time she’d raced on an indoor track, and it was a sharp learning curve to get up to speed.

“It’s very different. The first couple of rounds, I kept changing lanes because it was a banked track. It’s also 200m, not 400m, so it’s a bit tighter.”

She says it made racing a lot more

She also credits her coach for much of her success, expecting to be training hard despite having a slightly quieter competition season next summer with just three planned events.

“Tony’s awesome. He’s been absolutely amazing. It’s been my first full season under him, and he’s changed a lot of my technique.

High jumper raising the bar

ANNE HARDIE

Ben Walker has broken the Tasman high jump record for under 20s three times this year and has soared beyond his height to clear 2m.

The 17-year-old Waimea College student cleared 2m at the recent Australian Athletics Championships, though the first time he cleared 2m was a month earlier at the New Zealand national championships.

That jump earned him sec-

ond place in the competition while the Australian jump gave him the number one ranking in New Zealand under 20 - and he is just getting started.

Ben has been involved with athletics since he was eight and began taking a serious interest in high jump when he “popped over” 1.8m as a 15-year-old. This season he has competed around the country including an international track meet in Christchurch, competing against

the best jumpers under 20. His best jump to date is 2.04m and he is aiming higher.

He says it is very much a mental game, facing a bar that is higher than his height of 1.86m and believing he can clear it.

“I have it in my mind that I can make this bar. You have to have a positive mindset, especially breaking the 2m barrier.

“When I go into competitions, it’s really just me and the bar.”

He attributes much of his success to his run-up to the bar and he works on that during the four training sessions he has each week with his coaching father Chris, who puts him through a mix of jumping and running.

Ben’s sights are now set on extending his personal best (PB) as far as he can, the New Zealand secondary school championships at the end of the year and, down the track, qualifying for the 2024 Oceania Athletics Championships.

Ben Walker has cleared 2m and is aiming higher.

Photo: MTSportsPhotography.

Rapid growth leads to New Zealand team call up

JACK MALCOLM

A swimmer and his coach are hard at work putting on the final touches as they prepare to travel to France to race later this month.

Finn Russ is in the pool every day as he gears up for the Virtus Global Games, training upwards of nine times a week.

Alongside coach Glen Findlay, who has been selected as one of the team’s coaches, the pair have been hard at work tinkering away before the big tournament in Vichy, France.

While the team was announced just last week, Finn’s times made him a shoo-in for a spot in the New Zealand team.

“We’ve known for a while. . . the qualification standards came out for the Global Games, Finn met those and he’s improved on them since then,” says Glen.

Glen has worked with Finn for the past three years and says he was relatively new to swimming when he started in 2020.

“He’s made phenomenal progress

in such a short amount of time. .

. four-and-a-half years ago, Finn was still learning how to swim.

“To go from learning how to swim 25 metres properly to swimming world-class times is something quite unique.”

He says there’s still a long runway of improvement for Finn, as they’ve just started incorporating gym work into their training.

“Last time he was at a national standard, he’s very quickly gone to top 3 (in the country) in multiple different events.

“He’s got a really natural connection to the water, and he’s a phenomenal competitor.”

Having coached eight different national teams over the years, Glen says this is the first time he’s been selected to coach a neuro-divergent team on the world stage.

“The process is the same for where each athlete is at. Their ability to develop skills and physical fitness is the same, it’s just changing up the communication.”

Having been in the middle of 16

Pitt and Moore Winter Dressage kicks off in the sun

CHARLOTTE BAXTER

There was a strong turnout for the first of four in Nelson Dressage’s Pitt and Moore-sponsored winter series, with the sunny weather providing perfect riding conditions. Many new faces graced the stage alongside regular local riders and a number of Blenheim riders who travelled over for the day.

Several younger riders moved up a grade, with Oliver Shattock and Buddy Brilliant achieving a personal best in level 2. Scarlett Rodd

and Almost Legal moved up to level 3 with two solid tests for 2nd and 3rd places in a strong class, while McKenzie Burrell and Pine Eyre Dash placed second in both level 2 classes.

There were many multi-generational families competing too – seven mother and child combinations, one grandmother and granddaughter, an aunty and her two nieces and as well as two sets of siblings. The second winter series is at Rough Island Equestrian Park on Sunday, 28 May.

weeks of training preparation for the upcoming Global Games, Finn says it’s been hard, but fun, work.

Despite all the hours in the pool, he says it’s always worth it when he gets in the water and puts on his cap and goggles.

“I enjoy just all of swimming. There’s heaps of times I just get through it, but it’s all quite enjoyable at different times.”

For Finn, it will be the first time he’s gone on a big overseas trip, saying he’d had previous holidays overseas but a lot closer to home. The quadrennial Virtus Global Games is the biggest event of its kind, designed as an elite competition for athletes with an intellectual disability.

Of the approximately dozen New Zealand athletes expected to compete at the Games, the Top of the South region has three athletes. Nelson’s Alfie Linn will represent the country in table tennis, while Blenheim Swim Club’s Jack Bulger has also been selected alongside Finn.

In just three years, Finn Russ has gone from learning how to swim 25m properly to being selected for the New Zealand team to travel to France for the Virtus Global Games. Photo: Supplied.

SUPER RUGBY TIPPING

Adventure team has navigation edge

ANNE HARDIE

It was mud that made biking challenging for Waimea College’s senior adventure racing team in Kaikōura last month, but teamwork and their own secret weapon got them over the line in first place.

The Waimea Mixed team of Amelia Clark, Brooke Bowen, Danyon Oakes and Eddie Swain covered the 12-hour Kaikōura Adventure Race in 10 hours 27 minutes, which was one-and-a-half hours ahead of their nearest competitors. Their secret weapon was Eddie Swain who competes nationally in orienteering and has been named in New Zealand teams to compete in Australia and Europe this year.

“Our navigation was really good,”

Amelia says. “You can be going fast, but if you’re not going in the right direction, it doesn’t really work.”

Rain had turned hillsides to mud, and she says most of the bike section involved pushing bikes up steep hills overlooking Kaikoura. Teamwork played a big part, with Danyon and Eddie taking the bikes when the going got really tough.

“It was pretty tough and a big challenge,” Amelia says.

“We were trying to set a manageable and fast pace for everyone and there was so much mud.

“We were covered from head to toe in mud.”

The team is now aiming to qualify for the Hillary Challenge, with a qualifying race this month and then finals for selection.

String together a couple of wins and we’re right back in the playoff picture, was the message from NBS Nelson Giants head coach Mike Fitchett after they put on a demolition derby against the Taranaki Airs on Saturday night. It was a breakout performance for the home side’s starting five, like guard Alex McNaught (pictured), as they finally found their winning formula, leading by as many as 41 points before sitting their starters for the final quarter in the blowout 11783 win. The bench also got in on the action, with Ernest Kerr making a massive highlight-reel block on Taranaki’s giant centre, Anzac Rissetto, earning a foul while in the bonus and draining both free throws. Despite being 0-5 coming into the game, the crowd were right behind their home team from the first buzzer, lifting them to one of the biggest wins in the NBL this season. The Giants return to the road this week for a double-header of action as they travel to Southland for a game against the Sharks on Friday night before heading north to play the Canterbury Rams on Sunday evening. Photo: Evan Barnes/ Shuttersport.

The Waimea mixed team of Danyon Oakes (left), Brooke Bowen, Amelia Clark and Eddie Swain won with teamwork and navigational skills. Photo: Supplied.

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Community Notices

MONDAY

ELYSIUM WIDOW AND WIDOWERS GROUP meet each Monday for coffee and friendship at Oxford St Cafe at 10am. New members welcome. Phone Margaret 027 2600 748

LIGHTHOUSE SPIRITUAL AWARENESS CENTRE. Mondays

7.30pm, Trafalgar St Hall. Expo Monday 29th May 7.15pm, Entry $5. Experience healings, readings etc. Ph Carolyn 5474613

NELSON-WAIMEA POWERTALK. Mon 15May. 9.30-11am.

Sport Tasman/ Richmond Town Hall, Cambridge St. Theme: Learn to run effective formal meetings (eg: Netball AGM) Contact: Sandra 027 766 0347

TUESDAY

NELSON 50+ WALKING GROUP Tuesday May 16. Ngawhatu to Marsden. Meet at 9.45am on the Ridgeway behind Isel Park. BYO lunch. Phone Ruth 03 5471359.

NZ CHRISTIAN WRITERS NELSON GROUP. Tuesday 16 May in Richmond Baptist Church Lounge. 1-4pm. Open to writers at all stages from wanna-be writers to published authors of all ages and whatever genre you use. For further details please contact Kay 0275476777 or kaypeterson4@xtra.co.nz.

WELLBY TALKING CAFÉ: 10am -11.30am, Tuesday, 16th May 2023, McCashin’s Stoke. Wellby Talking Cafés are about social connection and finding out about groups, activities and services. www.wellby.org.nz 03 5467681.

LUNCH ON THE HILL: Come for hot drinks from 11 am and lunch at noon on Tuesday 16th May 2023. 27 Dorset St, Richmond. (Koha) Ph. (03)544 8844

DISTRICTS HIGHLAND PIPE BAND AGM. RICHMOND: TUESDAY

30TH MAY 7PM. RICHMOND TOWN HALL.

‘500’ CARDS Players are invited to compete in our recently formed “No Trumps” Trophy competition. Venue: Waimea Lounge A&P Showgrounds. Tues. & Thurs. 1.30 - 4pm. $2 entry fee covers organised games, prizes afternoon tea and spacious parking. Contact Kath ph 5445563

HOPE INDOOR BOWLING CLUB Tuesday Nights 7pm at Hope Hall Main Rd Hope.Starts 7 pm. Everyone welcome. Soft soled shoes.. All bowls supplied. Great for families. Info Bill ph 5449273

STOKE INDOOR BOWLS CLUB 2023 season has started, Warnes Stadium, Songer Street, Stoke. New members welcome. Please wear flat soled shoes. Enquiries ph Lynn 547 7112.

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WEDNESDAY

FOREST & BIRD Wedn 10 May. 7pm AGM. 7.30pm Evening talk by Joris from DOC about his time on the Auckland Islands. Tahunanui School Hall, Muritai Street, Tahunanui

TASMAN TRACKIES CYCLING S axton Velodrome - Champion Road, Richmond. Track racing Wednesdays 11am – 12.30pm. May

- Mid June: Track bikes available free of charge, Road or mountain bikes can be used, Riders at all levels and ages. Social coffee & chat after at local café - ZINK. Contacts: Murray Cameron0276450033 murray.r.cameron@xtra.co.nz

CAKE DECORATORS meeting is on Wednesday 17 May, starting at 6:30pm. We are using wafer paper as a new medium. Creating an Anthurium wafer paper flower. New members are welcome. Contact Desiree 0276302359.

PILATES IN RICHMOND Multi-level Pilates classes, suitable for most all abilities. Term 2 $135 starts Wednesday May 10, 11:30am & 5:30pm. Enrolments essential as classes fill quickly. Meetingroom, Richmond Town Hall, Cambridge St. Email sue@suewilson. kiwi.nz or call 0292 813 735. Facebook Classical Pilates with Sue.

CENTRAL GARDEN CLUB meets 2nd Wednesday of each month

1.30pm at stoke methodist church hall, Neale Ave Stoke. Guest speakers and afternoon tea new members most welcome contact Lynn or bob 5418468

NELSON NEWBIES coffee morning every Wednesday 10:3011.30 a.m. at Deville’s Cafe, 22 New St. Want to get out and meet

DEADLINE: MIDDAY FRIDAY - 30 WORDS OR LESS BY EMAIL ONLYPLEASE

people? Join us for coffee and chat. New people are always welcome. Ph: Clive 021 205 4731.

THURSDAY

‘500’ CARDS Players are invited to compete in our recently formed “No Trumps” Trophy competition. Venue: Waimea Lounge A&P Showgrounds. Tues. & Thurs. 1.30 - 4pm. $2 entry fee covers organised games, prizes afternoon tea and spacious parking. Contact Kath ph 5445563

MOTUEKA LIGHTHOUSE meets the last Thursday of every month at Motueka Community House, Decks Reserve next to Red Cross. 7pm-9pm. $3 Donation Appreciated. Thursday 27 AprilEmotion Code. Contact Angie 0225804938

NELSON CITY PROBUS CLUB welcome both men & women. We meet 2nd Thursday each month (Feb-November) at 10 am, The Nelson Golf Club, 38 Bolt Rd, Tahunanui. Contact the Secretary on nelsoncitygroupgmail.com

WAIMEA COMBINED FRIENDSHIP GROUP meet monthly at 9.45am on 3rd Thursday of month in Hope Church, Ranzau Road for Friendship, Fellowship & Learning. Contact Denise on 027 765 000 or Rosalie on 027 249 1080.

TAICHI Thursdays 12:00-1:00pm. Beginners class started 27 April. Stillness, breath, movement. Quiet Heart Tai Chi, Anglican Church, Dorset Street. Donation. Contact Merrick, email quiet.heart.tai. chi@gmail.com Ph 021 063 6620

RICHMOND WELCOME GROUP: Want to make new friends join a friendly group for coffee & a chat.10am on the 1st & 3rd Thursday of each month at Paragon Cafe Langdale Drive Richmond Ansley /Phillip 5410 350 0272212943.

FRIDAY

ELYSIUM WIDOW AND WIDOWERS GROUP, meeting for lunch at Grape Escape, McShane’s Rd Friday 12th May at midday. Ph: Margaret 027 2600 748.

LINE DANCING Diane mornings Richmond Friday 19th May 9

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30 am Birch Hall Lower Queen Street by A&P grounds. all ages/ gender free morning tea.We are a caring community phone Diane 027 4491 569 dianeneil@gmail.com .

TAI CHI Qigong All welcome, lasses at Tahunanui Community Hub, 55 Muritai Street, Tahunanui. Every Friday until 2nd June 9.30 a.m. to 11 a.m. Koha. Contact Jodie 021 259 5876.

SATURDAY

VARIETY ENTERTAINMENT CLUB of Nelson Concert Saturday

13 May 2pm. Whakatu Presbyterian Hall 271 Songer Street Stoke Admission $5 All welcome Phone Ken 5474301 Bobyn 5473231

WAIMEA HARRIERS running and walking Club Winter season. Events every Saturday. We welcome everyone and of all ages and abilities. See website for details.

RICHMOND TENNIS CLUB - Gladstone Road Social hit for members & non-members Saturday afternoons All levels of ability welcome. 1.30pm onwards. Contact 0274872480.

SUNDAY

WAIMEA MUSIC CLUB afternoon and AGM at Methodist Church Hall, Neale Ave, Stoke on Sunday, 14 May at 1.15pm. All welcome. Ph Jim 5449446

SPIRITUAL/ENERGY HEALING by donation, The first Sunday of every month 3.30pm-6.30pm. Motueka Community House, Decks Reserve next to Red Cross. Private Appointments Also Available. Contact Angie 0225804938 angel3000.h@gmail.com

NELSON PHILATELIC SOCIETY Meeting Sunday 14th May Doors

Open 1.30pm - Meeting Starts 2.00pm At Stoke Baptist Church.

4-8 Page Display competition Mitchener Cup –Letter “A” New Dis player’s Cup Competition. Contact Robin 0275442518

SUNDAY MEDITATION – every Sunday 10am – 11.30am, plus free vegetarian lunch. All warmly welcome, for all ages and walks of life. Chandrakirti Meditation Centre. 289 Sunrise Valley Rd, Upper Moutere. 03 5432021

NELSON SPIRITUALIST CHURCH weekly service Sun. 7pm-8pm.

Corner Tipahi & Motueka Sts.

RICHMOND MARKETS: at Richmond A & P Showgrounds Sundays 10-2 Indoor/outdoor market in the spacious ground of Richmond Park, with food & drink, local & exotic products, fresh fruit & veges, wellbeing practitioners & products, jumble sale, hairdresser, kid’s play equipment, picnic tables. Dogs on leads welcome.

GENERAL GROUPS

WAIMEA MENZSHED - catering for the interests, health and well-being of men since 2010. The shed is open Monday - Friday at Richmond Park, 384 Lower Queen St. Inquiries: mens.shed. waimea@gmail.com 027 282 0185.

SENIOR MOBILITY CLASSES Tuesdays, Thursdays & Fridays from 10.30am at the Wanderers Community Gym 12 Charlotte Lane, Brightwater. $2 donation. Improving balance, mobility & independence among our aging populations (55+).Contact James Cooper for info: 021 044 1526.

SEEKING VOLUNTEERS TO HELP SUPPORT NELSON HOSPITAL. For info visit www.nmdhb.govt.nz and search ‘volunteering with us’. A social opportunity for people to donate their time to a 3-4 hour shift during the week in a variety of roles. Supporting our patients, visitors, whānau & staff while receiving sense of purpose. JOIN CAKE DECORATORS You don’t need any skills. Come & learn how to work with fondant, sugar paste & chocolate. Creating flowers, figurines & covering a cake. Desiree 027 630 2359.

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Are you a Customer Services super star?

Permanent position 1 day a week, part-time hours

Plus extra hours as required to cover sta leave

• Initial training will be provided while working Tuesday to Friday, 5.5 hours per day whilst you learn the role.

You will then work sole charge to cover Senior Customer Services O cer on annual leave for 7 weeks.

• On return of the Senior Customer Services O cer you will revert to the permanent part-time position of 1 day per week (Friday) + casual hours to cover sta leave.

• Base salary + 6.2% bene ts package +3% Kiwisaver + Health Insurance

About the role:

This permanent part time position will be front of house greeting customers and responding to their Council and library requirements for 1 day per week (plus covering sta when they take leave). Initial training period will be Tuesday - Friday 5.5 hours per day whilst you learn the role shadowing our Senior Customer Services O cer.

This will prepare for sole charge cover whilst the Senior Customer Services O cer is on leave for 7 weeks. With the role reverting back to the permanent part time hours (1 day per week) plus cover as required.

There is also the chance to broaden your horizons as you continue your career in our Service Centre, where you can learn more aspects of the Council's Customer Services role. There is a lot to learn, and we provide comprehensible on-the-job training.

Things you will be proud of:

You will be proud of providing a high quality, professional response and adding value to the customer experience.

The boxes you will need to tick:

You will need to be enthusiastic and passionate about providing quality customer service. Experience in a similar customer services environment would be an advantage. Being calm under pressure and good problem-solving skills will be put to good use in this position, as will your sharp and well-honed computer skills. Great things are happening in the Tasman District - come and join our team! If this sounds like you, apply now!

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SITS VACANT

Looking for someone to clear leaves from a driveway in Richmond a couple of days a week. flexible hours and perfect for after school work. $15/ hr. For more information please call Iain 022 085 8955.

WANTED TO RENT

1 bedroom flat for older person. Fit, reliable, honest, quiet. Reasonable rent. 021 038 9192.

FOR SALE

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GARAGE SALE

Saturday 13th May. Paton Road, Hope (next to Hope School). Gates open 9am-2pm. Tools, Bricks, Weatherboards, reno items, double kayak, household items & more.

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ANTIQUES

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New shop now open. Huge stock inc fresh stock arriving from all over NZ. Easy parking & easy peaceful access at our lovely new location. Sell-buy-value,with 30+ years experience. Souchebys Antiques, 92 Bateup Rd, Richmond.

(Formerly Happy Z Cafe, Next to MacMillans/Alchemy Pottery) Open 6 days. Ph 5440723 or 021417413. www.antiquesnewzealand.co.nz

MURPHY Michael Joseph (Mike)

Karen, Jade, Todd, Joel and families would like to express immense gratitude to you all for the support and kindness you have shown as we navigate our way through the sad time since we lost Mike. The flowers, food, visits, calls, messages and cards have been simply amazing. Thank you all.

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Roberta (Bobby)

Wife to the late Sydney Page, mum to Steve and Jenny, and Lianne Boreham and grandmother and great grandmother. Died April 30th at her home in Waimea Village Richmond Nelson. A private service has been held and Mum was cremated as per her wishes. Aged 84. She wanted to thank her friends both in Chch and Richmond with special mention to the folk at Hospice Care in Nelson and her lovely neighbours at Waimea Village.

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SITUATIONS VACANT

DELIVERERS WANTED

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THEN WE HAVE THE OPPORTUNITY FOR YOU!

We are looking for individuals or groups to deliver our award winning newspapers. Our runs can be done individually or shared amongst a group , as the famous saying goes. “Many hands make light work”

For further details please email: deliveries@thedeliveryguy.co.nz

SALE

ART/PAINTINGS

New shop opened. Lovely selection of NZ & Overseas originals. Easy access & easy parking. Open 6 days. Sell-Buy-Value, with 30+years experience Souchebys Antiques, 92 Bateup Rd, Richmond (Next to MacMillans/Alchemy Pottery, formerly the HappyZ Cafe). Ph 5440723 or 021417413

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