11 August 2021

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Region showcases kapa haka talent A spectacular celebration of Māoridom was held in Nelson over the weekend as kapa haka groups battled it out at Te Tauihu Ki Te Hoe. Poi, piupiu, tā moko and infectious passion was showcased at the Trafalgar Centre as rangatahi performed waiata, karanga and haka to a rapturous crowd of more than 2000. First place went to Ngā Aho Rau from Nelson College for Girls and Nelson College who will go on to represent Te Tauihu at the nationals in Auckland next year. Top right: Nayland College’s Puuaha Te Tai performing, bottom right: Ngā Aho Rau in full voice, and centre: George de Thierry of Te Kura Kaupapa Maori O Tuia Te Matangi waves Te Tino Rangatiratanga. Photos: Melissa Banks.

Nelson seeks slice of $1b for housing Charles Anderson Journalist

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The Nelson City Council is seeking a slice of a $1b central government infrastructure pie to help push three large housing projects

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Mayor Rachel Reese says she hopes the projects, including a 2,000 home development in Marsden Valley, will help stave off the city’s increasing housing crisis.

“Arguably our biggest economic

inflation issue is housing stability and access to housing,” she says.

The Infrastructure Acceleration Fund (IAF) was announced earlier this year as a way to allocate money to infrastructure projects to unlock housing development in the short to medium term.

“It is a critical tool for us to bring housing developments and get more affordable housing supply,” Rachel says.

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“Peanut butter and jelly sandwiches - but they always ended up soggy in my lunchbox.”

“I used to trade my mum’s delicious homemade pinwheels for Nutella sandwiches because we weren’t allowed Nutella. Looking back, that wasn’t a fair trade.”

“We got fed blancmange pudding - a horrible pudding. We all found it disgusting.”

“I always liked my lunches.

We’d usually get leftovers, but I didn’t get sick of it.”

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Marsden Valley, put forward by a consortium of companies. Between them, the infrastructure bill for these projects is about $70 million – some of which would be offset by the IAF. This would go towards things like extending the water main from Clifton Terrace School and creating a legal paper road from SH6 for the Wakapuaka project, building connectivity from Ralphine Way for water supply to the Kaka Valley project, and building a new high-level reservoir for Ngawhatu and upgrading intersections into The Ridgeway for the Marsden Valley project.

Rachel says she thinks the IAF is a “really good example of how you bring forward supply more quickly”.

“The Government has been clear it is interested in affordable housing and I’ll be interested to see how the different proposals are approaching affordability.”

The council will vote to put these proposals towards the IAF, which is a competitive process across the country. The funding application process will then require any successful applications to submit a more detailed proposal through a pro- an artist’s impression of a proposed housing development in Wakapuaka. Image: Wakatu Incorporation. cess in October-December 2021.

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Demios targeted in spate of car thefts Sara Hollyman Reporter

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A destructive joy ride that ended with a written-off car has left a student, who works two jobs, without a vehicle for a month.

Ru Lucas was babysitting on Norwich St, Stoke in early July when her Mazda Demio was stolen from outside the home.

The counselling student, who works two jobs to get by, walked outside to her car just two hours after parking it, but it was gone.

“I walked out and was like, I swear I parked my car there, then I clicked.”

The car was found two days later in Motueka, destroyed and full of McDonald’s rubbish. Ru, a bassist in local youth band ‘The Batteries’, says music is a big hobby of hers.

The thieves made off with her beloved B.C. Rich Bronze Warlock bass that was in the car at the time and which she hasn’t been able to replace.

“I’m currently just using another one that we have in the band at the moment.”

The assailants had also thrown all of her study notes out somewhere along the joyride.

Mazda models like the Demio have a reputation of being easy to steal, police say. Photo: File.

“I can’t afford to replace the rest of the stuff that was stolen.”

Police detective senior sergeant Craig Johnston says police have noticed an increase in theft of and from vehicles in the region. Between 10 February and 28 June, 14 Mazda Demios had been reported stolen in the Nelson area.

While Craig says the increase clearly started with Demios, they are not the only vehicle being targeted.

“What we are seeing is typically older vehicles that are easier to break into and start.

They don’t have immobilisers and alarms, that kind of thing.”

He says it’s a mixture of cars being parked on the road or in driveways, and areas with more activity have been Stoke,

Tāhunanui and Richmond.

“We say this a lot, but don’t leave valuables in the car; wallets, cellphones, bank cards.”

Craig recommends parking somewhere that has the best possible lighting or next to a bedroom window so you’re more likely to hear a disturbance. He says there have been random instances of tyre slashings and car damage across the district.

“We’ve got no idea why someone would want to do that.”

He says if anyone notices someone acting suspiciously around vehicles they should call 111 immediately so police can deal with it at the time.

Ru has just this week purchased her new car; a Toyota Platz. Her advice to others; “Don’t buy a Demio.”

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Couple search for stranger to have baby after heartbreaking decision Alanah Eriksen It’s a decision no mother-to-be should have to make.

Jorjia Nicholas, 25, was forced to have an abortion as pregnancy put her and her unborn child’s lives at risk following years of heart problems and damage done during surgery.

The Nelson woman and her fiancé Chris Allen, 28, are now on the difficult hunt for a stranger to have their baby.

Jorjia’s heart issues started in 2016. She was living in Christchurch and working in a hotel when, during a shift, she became dizzy, had double vision and her ears started ringing. The same happened while at the beach with a friend days later. The friend took her to the GP who did an echocardiogram.

“I knew from the way they reacted that it was not good,” Jorjia says. “They told me to get to ED immediately and asked if I wanted them to get me an ambulance.”

At hospital, her heart was measuring at 30 beats a minute (a normal resting heart rate for adults ranges from 60 to 100 beats a minute). After three days, several tests, X-rays, ultrasounds and an MRI of her heart, doctors were still baffled.

Jorjia eventually had a pacemaker

Chris Allen and Jorjia Nicholas are looking for a surrogate to have their baby. Photo: Supplied. put in, was discharged and moved to Blenheim to her parents’ home as she was too sick to work and pay rent.

After a few months, she was back playing netball and feeling well, but nine months after her hospital admission she started having dizzy spells again so went back to Christchurch where she had a biopsy. The biopsy didn’t show up anything, but during the procedure, she says, her mitral valve was damaged. The valve lets blood flow from the left atrium to the left ventricle. It caused a leak and she was put on two drugs that remove excess fluid.

“After a few months, it just got worse. It got to the point where I couldn’t even walk 200m without huffing and puffing.”

Meanwhile, Jorjia met mechanic Chris in March 2018 and the couple didn’t waste time talking about having children.

“I asked him at the start, ‘are you sure you want to be with someone who is this ill?’,” she jokes.

“But he was pretty adamant” The couple talked through the risks of pregnancy with her cardiologist and say they were told they were high and she would need to be monitored.

In June that year, Jorjia had open-

heart surgery to correct the damage to the mitral valve but says there was still a minor leak and she stayed on her fluid retention medication.

The couple went on the waiting list with Fertility Associates in May 2019, in case they needed a surrogate. They were told the wait was between 12 to 24 months.

The couple say they were not actively trying, but became pregnant in August last year. But an appointment with an obstetrician confirmed their worst fears; it wasn’t just the strain on Jorjia’s heart they were worried about, the medication she is on due to

the damage put the baby at risk of being intersex or having growth problems.

But Jorjia is unable to live without the medication so their decision was made for them.

A family member suggested they make an Instagram and Facebook page to appeal to potential surrogates.

“We want somebody we get along with, maybe we have similar interests with, someone who has [their own] family,” Jorjia says.

The couple also have a profile on the Love Makes a Family website. Because it is illegal to pay surrogates in New Zealand, and borders closing has meant it has become difficult to use overseas surrogates, more couples are struggling to start families. Once the couple find a surrogate, the woman will undergo medical testing and counselling.

Meanwhile, doctors have put Jorjia’s illness down to Myocarditis - inflammation of the heart muscle - but it’s still not known what’s causing it.

“Chris and I are really looking forward to starting this journey and having our own little family. We understand it’s a huge thing for someone to do for us and we would be forever grateful for someone helping us start our family.” - NZHerald

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Moana Paddle Nelson loses all their kayaks in suspicious fire Erin Bradnock Reporter

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Moana Paddle Nelson has lost all six of their rental kayaks after a suspected arsonist burned their beachside storage shed last week.

Owner of Moana Paddle Nelson Toby Wild says he was in Whangārei with wife and co-owner Bridget when they heard the news.

A friend alerted them to the fire as they drove past the flames at around 6:50pm last Wednesday night.

“All of our kayaks are melted.

Four double and two single kayaks destroyed,” says Toby.

He estimates the cost to replace the six kayaks sits at around $7000 to $8000.

Owner of Moana Paddle Nelson Toby Wild says all six of their company kayaks were melted in the blaze last Wednesday night. Photo: Erin Bradnock.

“It’s a considerable amount of the shed was “fully involved” money for us.” upon arrival with the blaze The Tāhunanui Beach storage catching on to nearby bush. shed is situated along Bisley FENZ were on the scene for Walk neighbouring the Abel about 30 minutes before handing the matter onto police who Tasman carpark.

Fire and Emergency NZ are treating the incident as susspokesperson Riwai Grace says picious.

Pepin Island sold to German businessman Staff Reporter Pepin Island, one of the South Island’s most spectacular private islands, has been bought by a wealthy German businessman for $13.5m.

In June, Tobias Janke incorporated Pepin Island Ltd to hold

interests in mixed farming, the Companies Register shows.

The island sat on the market for three years and in March the overseas vendors dropped the asking price from $16m.

Janke, a keen yachtsman and previously based in Hong Kong, appears to be a relative

newcomer to New Zealand and is little-known in local business circles. He moved to Hong Kong in the early 1990s from Germany and founded lighting manufacturing business Cosmocon International, which makes products for the European market.

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Gala raising funds for mental health Sara Hollyman Reporter

Ashes and baby teeth stolen in burglary, Wednesday, July 7: A Stoke man has been reunited with the remains of his grandfather after an urn containing his ashes was stolen in a burglary last month. Douglas Lamond’s Palm Ave home was broken into on July 6, leaving his family devastated by the sentimental loss which also included Doug’s son’s baby teeth. However, to the relief of the family, the ashes were anonymously returned to Doug a little under two weeks later.

Doug says he and his family are incredibly happy to have him home.

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Taryn Beattie knows all too well that mental health and its day-to-day challenges can follow you for your whole life.

Experiencing that first-hand, she set to work earlier this year planning a fundraising event to help those in need.

It initially began as a small fashion event but has now grown to a full night of glam and entertainment for 240 people, inspired by America’s Met Gala.

“When I tried to take my own life years ago it was incredibly difficult to get help before I got to that point,” Taryn says. “Help was available after I’d taken those steps, but it took a long time to go through the process.”

She says she was very fortunate to have an incredibly supportive family which allowed her to take six months off work to begin her journey to recovery.

“Not everyone is that fortunate.”

The MET Gala for Mental Health has partnered with Mike King’s I Am Hope

Hubbers director Taryn Beattie, G.J. Gardner Homes’ Shirley Vercoe and Mike Coman of Coman Construction have thrown big support behind the MET Gala for Mental Health.

Photo: Sara Hollyman. charity which aims to promote positive attitudinal societal change around mental health throughout New Zealand. It also looks to fund private care and counselling for young people on waiting lists. Taryn says they are aiming to raise $100,000 with Mike King guaranteeing all funds will be kept within the Nelson Tasman region. She says the event came to fruition after seven members of the community, who were close to the Hubbers Flooring family, took their own

lives last year.

Taryn says we have an ability to help children before it gets too much for them but the hoops and wait times are too long through the current system.

She says key sponsors GJ Gardner Homes Nelson and Coman Construction jumped on board straight away, donating a combined $30,000 to get the event off the ground.

Taryn says, seeing what Mike King and his charity are achieving for youth is hum-

bling.

“The counsellors are there and ready to help, they just need the funds to keep doing it.”

The MET Gala for Mental Health will be held at Annesbrook Church on Saturday 4 September at 5:30pm. If you would like to volunteer on the evening, donate silent auction items or sponsor beverages please contact Taryn@hubbersflooring.co.nz Help is available at Community Mental Health Services on 0800 776 364.

Colleges go back to the 80s, Wednesday, July 28: The Nelson College and Nelson College for Girls combined junior production was a sell-out success, according to director Denise Moran. ‘Back to the 80s’ showed from August 2-4 with 6000 tickets sold. “We were thrilled to have a sell-out season of our junior production,” says Denise. “The 24 actors and four crew members exceeded our expectations and we are thrilled to have rising stars coming through the ranks.”

Giving kids the gift of music, Wednesday, July 21: The reaction to Nelson Weekly’s article on the Kids Love Music Charitable Trust has been humbling, says its founder, Wayne Densem. So far, the trust has been gifted a piano, a new guitar from an elderly gentleman who cannot play it anymore, and Mr Music also has some instruments for them, as has a friend of his. “When I have spoken to these donors, they are giving from the heart and want children to benefit.” The trust’s sold-out launch was held on Saturday night and more than $8,000 was raised for the cause.

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New sewage pump for Tāhunanui Staff Reporter

Victory On The Spot manager Rohan Soni holding up his potentially record-breaking 22cm frozen chip. Photo: Erin Bradnock.

‘Holy chip’ - giant spud found in Victory

Erin Bradnock Rohan Soni has been in the chip cooking business at Victory On The Spot dairy for seven years, but he’s never come across a chip as big as this.

The manager was pouring a 3.75kg bag of straight cut Edgell frozen potato chips when he stumbled upon one

that measured 22cm long.

“I was cooking the chips and this came out of the bag. I hadn’t ever seen a chip that big,” Rohan says.

Rohan thought better than to fry the chip. Instead, he chucked it in the freezer and carried on with his day.

“One of the staff members was really excited when I showed her. She told me to keep it,” he

says. He did his research that night but couldn’t find any evidence of a bigger chip.

“I wondered if this was the biggest chip in the country,” says Rohan.

A quick Google search shows an eight-year-old boy in Scotland came across another 22cm frozen chip in June. Rohan says the chip will stay in the store’s freezer as a “souve-

nir” for as long as it will last.

Rohan was also inspired to hold onto the chip after reading about a 13-year-old earning USD$20,000 from corn chip manufacturer Doritos for finding and holding onto a peculiarly puffed-up Dorito chip.

“Not that I’m trying to make money, but we might as well hang onto it,” he says.

Nelson City Council is building a new sewage pump station at the end of Awatea Pl. The council says two existing wastewater pump stations in neighbouring Parkers Rd are getting too old to meet the future needs of the Tāhunanui area.

Contractor Hunter Civil Ltd is scheduled to start work in early August, with the job due for completion in June 2022.

Due to the complexity of the work, a full road closure will be required for Awatea Pl until the end of 2021.

Residents in the area can expect minor traffic delays on Parkers Rd between Awatea Pl and Golf Rd. The construction of a new pump station will improve wastewater infrastructure in the Tāhunanui catchment, reducing the chance of overflows and enable increased housing growth in the area.

This project has been assisted with $3.54m of funding received from central government under the Three Waters reform programme.

The new pump station will receive wastewater from the whole of the Tāhunanui area and will then pump it out to the airport regional pump station. From there it goes to the Bell Island treatment plant.

Comprising of two large storage tanks for maintenance and overflow management, as well as an activated carbon odour control system, the site for the pump station will receive extensive landscape planting to lessen the visual impact.

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What to say about Thomas Pettit?

Heather Thomas When Thomas Pettit became the 11th Mayor of Nelson in 1910, he was our city’s first locally-born mayor.

Listed as a produce merchant, a temperance advocate and a Baptist, he was elected to council in 1902, serving a term as the city’s mayor eight years later.

At that time, Nelson’s mayor was elected annually, with councillors serving two-year terms.

During his time as a councillor, Pettit questioned the appropriateness of spending £25 on Trafalgar Day celebrations which were planned for 1905, because the council had just turned down a request for 3 guineas to buy a clock and chimes for Nelson’s new post office.

However, fellow councillors agreed the occasion was unique and should be celebrated, therefore they supported the amount recommended.

Thomas’s mayoral term, 19101911, is recorded as ‘not a busy one’.

So, what do we know about

Here is Examiner and Waimea Streets (now Rutherford Street) with Nelson Girls College at the right.

The Church of Christ at the far-left dates the image to after 1910. Next door is photographer H Brusewitz’s house and studio and on the corner, Thomas Pettit’s store (1890). Photo: Hounsell series. From “Old Nelson” A Postcard History 1900-1940.

Thomas Pettit? locally-grown fruit and produce. perance Society beginning in the Pettit’s first recorded business was William Philips had established 1890s.

‘Bud of Promise’ - a grocery and a soap manufacturing business In 1891 he agreed to stand as produce store on Waimea Street, in 1876, and 20 years later it was the temperance candidate on the (now Rutherford Street), which bought by Haddow and Pettit, Nelson Licensing Committee, but he had purchased from his broth- who sold Philips’ Hydroline soap only after others had been offered er, F.C. Pettit, in 1883. throughout New Zealand. the opportunity to stand for this After selling this building in 1885, Heavily involved in the Baptist position but declined.

Pettit continued business in the Church for over 60 years, includ- Declaring he stood in the intersame street in premises known ing 36 years as the church’s Sun- ests of humanity, Pettit stated he as ‘The Brick Store’, being one of day school superintendent, Pettit didn’t consider a man should althe first in the district to export was also involved with the Tem- low his business interests to over-

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On the campaign trail, Thomas related personal experiences to further the temperance cause by explaining that bad debts on his books were owed by men who were not abstainers.

Pettit was defeated in the mayoral elections of 1911, when T.A.H. Field was elected.

He was back on council in 1917, standing as one of the mayoral candidates again in 1921. This time he was defeated by William Lock.

However, he continued serving as an elected member of the Nelson Licensing Committee throughout this time. Pettit passed away in Wellington on 6 July 1934 and is buried in Wakapuaka Cemetery.

So, Pettit Place is named after a former mayor, right?

In the same year Thomas Pettit died, his brother, FC Pettit, was honoured for his 24 years service as the city valuer, but which of them is remembered by the naming of Pettit Place (off Halifax Street) has been lost in the mists of time.

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WEDNESDAY 11 August 2021

Stepping up for school kids Jo Kent

Since 2012, the Walk With Us charity has given away over 680 pairs of shoes to school children in need across Nelson Tasman.

Demand for the service is high and three new trustees, Bridgette Pretty, Tanea Collier and Jill Dew, have recently joined the all-women team. Bridgette says she got involved with the charity because she wanted to have the opportunity to give back to the community - especially children.

“I love going into the schools and interacting with the kids to remind them that we are here and what support we can provide to them.”

Fellow trustee Jill Taylor says that the non-profit organisation provides vouchers for school shoes, sports shoes and socks to families under financial pressure at all primary and intermediate schools across the region.

John Armstrong, principal for Henley School, is a big supporter of their work.

“We have a long relationship with Walk With Us as we were one of the first schools to get involved.”

The full team (back) Bridgette Pretty, Tanea Collier, Jill Dew, Sue Cross, Jill Taylor, Paula Brophy (front) Anne Marie Teece, Jenny Bates, Helen Ruston. Photo: Supplied.

He says the straightforward application process has allowed the school to put footwear on needy, and often atrisk, children.

Walk With Us partners with local footwear providers: Stirling Sports Nelson and Richmond, Shoe Clinic Nelson, No. 1 Shoes and Whitwell’s Motueka.

Brett Meehan, owner of Nelson’s Shoe Clinic, says that for some kids it’s the first new pair of shoes they’ve ever owned. “When they come in and get to choose whatever

they want, they are just so excited. It’s just like Christmas for them – and for some, even better.”

Jill says families from all walks of life can apply for shoes through Walk With Us. “Some families may be experiencing a temporary drop in income due to parental illness, or job loss, and just need a helping hand to get through a difficult period.”

She says all applications are strictly confidential and the process is simple. It is done through schools with a

name, age and a reason to accompany the application.

Walk With Us is dependent on community support and are holding their next big charity auction fundraiser on Tuesday, 12 October at Waimea Old Boys Rugby Club, Richmond. The theme is Kiwiana and ex-All Black Wyatt Crockett will be a special guest on the night.

To donate new goods or services to the auction, or to reserve your tickets, email walkwithusnz@gmail.co.nz or call 0275 449 730.

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Catherine Courtney and Hayley McKenzie are selling lunchboxes filled with local products and donating a box to local schoolchildren for every one they sell. Photo: Jonty Dine.

College girls pack lunchboxes of happiness Jonty Dine Reporter

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Upon learning that one in four children in Aotearoa go without lunch at school, a pair of Nelson College for Girls students set out on a mission to fill those empty stomachs.

Catherine Courtney, 17, and Hayley McKenzie, 18, have created a business selling lunchboxes and donate a box to local schools for every sale.

Hayley says child poverty is a big problem in our community, so they wanted to address that.

“It’s not a very nice stat, we can do better, and if we can help in a small way then that’s important to us,” says Catherine.

After conceiving the plan in the school library, the young women set about filling the lunchboxes with local goods.

“We wanted to showcase some of the best of what we have to offer,” says Hayley.

Among the treats are Pic’s Peanut Butter Slugs, Little Beauties Dried Kiwifruit, Nelson Honey, Juicies, Pete’s Natural Lemonade and Annie’s Fruit Flats.

Victory, Tāhunanui and Hampden St Schools are already benefitting from the scheme with the budding businesswomen hoping to donate 100 boxes during their first sales cycle.

“We want every kid to have the opportunity to go to school with lunch and have the same options and choices as we do,” Catherine says.

The pair say local businesses have not hesitated to get behind the initaitive.

“As soon as we mention what we are doing, they jump on board straight away.

“I think it’s something a lot of people want to change within our community and our country,” Catherine says.

The business, ‘Outta the Box,’ was born as part of the Young Enterprise Scheme, with Hay-

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Their next goal is to get corporate support.

“We would love to get a business buying bulk orders, that would be great for us,” Catherine says.

They say the most satisfying part of their journey has been gifting lunches to local school children.

“It’s amazing seeing the reactions and exciting seeing it come to life,” Hayley says.

The boxes sell for $20 each with every purchase helping feed a local child in need.

“It’s a very positive box - happiness in a box,” says Hayley.

To place an order for a lunchbox, visit their Facebook page https:// www.facebook.com/outtatheboxnz/, Instagram https://www. instagram.com/outtatheboxnz/ or email Catherine at Catherine.courtney@ncg.school.nz

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Opinion Your Voice Helping Harry hear again: I often see Harry on his daily walk. A lovely polite chap who at 92 strolls up the Arapiki hill no problems at all. I hope someone can help him out.

Sue Eyles Currin Thunderstorm hammers Nelson: It was amazing, except I worried how big the hail was going to get falling on our vehicles. Cheryl Orange Yes, it terrified my dog and I as two strikes sounded - it felt like it was right outside my house. But my son slept through it all.

Sammie Jay Ess The thunderstorm was spectacular. The heavy rain was a worry. Colleen Reilly It was memorable - we normally don't get them that good.

Kahurangi Hippolite

COMMENT OF THE WEEK Loved hearing that thunder.

Reminded me of living in Bangkok.

- Susan Perry

New parking system nets more than $1m: I like it - so much better than trying to find a coin for the old meters. The free one hour is great, too. Sarah Ryder Qwerty keyboard would have been good.

Cushla Vass I live in Nelson but work in Richmond and 99 per cent of my shopping is now done in Richmond. Far less oppressive than the traffic wardens in Nelson, and far fewer rules about where and how long to park. Why do the wardens walk around in sunglasses in winter looking like Robocops? Whoops, I think I just answered my own question. I've been in Nelson 14 years and it's pretty sad to see the decline. It was vibrant, now it's just run down and miserable. Make it a happy place to visit, make park-

Your Voice editorial@nelsonweekly.co.nz facebook.com/nelsonweekly topsouthmedia.co.nz ing free. And I say that as someone who cycles into town more often than I drive in. Darren Meer The app is really good and works in a good many other NZ cities and towns, too. Don't know about using the meters as I never use them. As usual, resistance to change (and convenience in this case) brings out all the negative nasties.

Doug Higgins They're great and easy to use. I haven't needed to use the app as I am rarely in Nelson for more than an hour-long appointment, but I have used a similar system in other cities and it's so much easier as you don't have to return to your car to increase your time. And nice not to have little tickets to display or see scattered around the carpark.

Allanya Rochelle Mahalia I avoid shopping in Nelson with the exception of businesses that have their own free parking. Richmond is where it's at. Jill Roach Bicycle parking is free.

Oh, and no traffic jams.

And no fuel costs. And no rego.

And, dare I say it, no police stops on the cycle path. Way to go!

Peter Blasdale

I loathe the keyboard. I'd prefer a touch screen, where a QWERTY keyboard is an option. Arthur Dent

I paid for an old lady’s parking who was finding it hard. She didn't know how to use it, the keyboard was too small for her to see, and she didn't have a pay wave card. The old system was better and easier to add more time, too. She said she will only shop in Richmond from now on.

I think the council has forgotten about the older generation.

Carla Gordon

I don’t even bother - I just park, get what I need and leave. No tickets yet.

Shyann Grooby

I use the app on my phone and its brilliant, much easier than the parking meters. Dianne Couch That’s good, but genuine question - what does the parking money get re-invested in? I doubt car parks require this much for maintenance or am I wrong? Does it get distributed to other resources?

Jase Downer I don't pay to park - I park outside city centre and walk in. Caroline Mew

I would love to shop more in Nelson, but the parking always puts me off going there as its frustrating ...saved coins, doesn’t take them … tried my card, only wanted pay wave.

I’d love to spend a whole day shopping, visiting the gallery, include lunch and coffees, but not even sure if you can stay for more than three hours.

The best I do is park where I do my grocery shop and walk to just a couple of shops, no time to really browse them all like I want to.

The town is very spread out and it’s difficult to take elderly family with as you can’t move around freely as everything is far apart.

I think the town will eventually be full of empty shops. Businesspeople should be screaming out for free parking to attract business.

Maxene Grewar

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The Nelson Women’s Club celebrated its 95th birthday last week in the historic Trafalgar St clubrooms. The celebrations included a vintage fashion show, high tea and a cake cut by two of the club’s eldest members, Jocelyn Geen and Merle Gibson. Photo: Erin Bradnock.

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Nelson and Miyazu celebrate 45 years of friendship Kate Russell Reporter

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Nelson is marking 45 years of friendship with the Japanese city of Miyazu with a range of events and workshops.

The sister city relationship is one of the oldest in the country, having been established in 1976.

“Forty-five years ago, the Nelson City Council approached Miyazu, and the relationship and the Nelson Miyazu Sister City Association was formed,” says committee member Inga Lane.

Inga says she was inspired to join the committee after a trip to Miyazu in 2006.

“A lot of people don’t even know that we exist, but we all feel quite passionate about it - and what a wonderful experience to see and learn of another culture.”

Up until Covid-19 hit, Nelson hosted a group of students from Miyazu every second year.

Although Inga says they were unable to visit Japan to mark the anniversary, they were able to have a “wonderful” Zoom meeting and their gift to Miyazu was a photo album.

To celebrate the anniversary in Nelson, the association is hosting

From left is Helen Tyson, Susan Haynes, Inga Lane, Satomi Ballantyne, and Akiko Crowther. Photo: Kate Russell. one event per month, for the next four months, starting with a free origami workshop this Sunday from 2:30 - 3:30pm.

Next month there will be a kimono workshop, followed by Nihon Buyo, which is a Japanese

traditional dance. This will be in October instead of the Cherry Blossom Festival, which cannot proceed this year.

“We will still be inviting people to come and have a picnic under the cherry blossom,” says secretary

Helen Tyson.

To wrap it all up, there will be Japanese stories in November.

All events are being held at the Green Gables Rest Home and Village Pavilion at 241 Bridge St, where Inga is a resident.

“As a committee, we are extremely grateful that we can have such a beautiful venue,” she says.

To book a place in the origami workshop, go to www. t r y b o ok ing .com/nz/e vents/ landing?eid=5407&

High Street Motueka night works in August We are installing traffic and pedestrian lights at intersections and at an existing crossing along High Street to make sure everyone can get to where they are going safely.

Night work timings: Sunday 8 August to Thursday 12 August from 6pm–4am each night We will be working at the Pah/Greenwood/High Street intersection.

Sunday 15 August to Thursday 19 August and Sunday 22 August to Thursday 26 August from 6pm–4am each night We will be working at the Tudor/High Street intersection and by the existing pedestrian zebra crossing on High Street, north of Wallace Street.

What will be happening We will be digging trenches under the road to install cabling for the traffic lights.

During the night work there will be some noise. We will be using diggers, compactors and Hydrovac truck (contains a water blaster unit) to complete the work.

Parts of High Street will be down to one lane, with stop/go traffic management in place. There may be delays of up to 5 minutes. A temporary speed limit of 30km/h will also be in place.

Emergency services will be able to use the road at all times.

This work is being completed at night to minimise disruption and to ensure safety for people driving through High Street and businesses on High Street. We are also undertaking construction work during the day from Monday to Friday. By working during the day and at night, we will be able to complete this work before the busy summer season.

We appreciate there may be some inconvenience and we thank you for your patience while we get the job done.

More information If you need further information or would like to contact someone about the night works, please email SH60motueka@nzta.govt.nz or call Hamish Lewis 027 456 7654, or visit the project information site at 175 High Street.

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NIS expands Māori education pathway Erin Bradnock Reporter

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Te Pītau Whakarei students Maia, Grace, Cass, Nerehana, Kahu, Anatori and Georgia with teachers Nicky Chalmers and Tom Alesana, in their new classroom. Photo: Erin Bradnock.

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This school term marked the grand opening of a new building dedicated to Nelson Intermediate’s Te Pītau Whakarei, the school’s Māori medium educational pathway.

Te Pītau Whakarei leader Tom Alesana says out of the 150 people who attended the dawn blessing, a large number included pathway students past and present and their whanau.

“A lot of past students who wished they had that space showed for a dawn blessing in the pouring rain.

“It shows how important this is for the community.”

Māori medium education is where students are taught all or some curriculum subjects in the Māori language for at least 51 per cent of the time.

The classroom was blessed late last month by Ngāti Rārua representatives.

The new build signifies the school’s commitment and growth in their tikanga focussed learning since Māori medium education was established at the school in 1997.

This year, 52 students chose Māori medium as their preferred educational pathway, compared to just 17 in 2017.

Assistant principal and Te Pītau Whakarei leader, Nicky Chalmers, says the idea for a new build came about two years ago as a boost in enrolment numbers proved it would be more than worthwhile.

“There were discussions about capping enrolment numbers but that was shut down pretty quickly. There has to be this pathway,” she says.

The Te Pītau Whakarei provides Level 2 Māori medium education at Nelson Intermediate School.

Nelson has just one immersion school in Richmond from years one to 13, while Victory Primary School, Nelson Central School and Nelson College host their own form of Māori medium education.

“For most of our students, this is where Māori immersion education ends for them in the city,” says Nicky.

Tom says the space is divided into three main areas including a wet space for art and creative learning, a technology room for STEM projects, and a larger open space for the bulk literacy, numeracy and te reo focussed curriculum.

The build also hosts its own kitchen and a large open space. They hope it will become a place to host community hui and kapa haka practices.

Principal Diane Webb says the build was made possible by a five-year building fund which was due to expire, and board funding.

She says the school values Te Pītau Whakarei as a taonga and wants it to be front and centre.

“For many years, Te Pītau Whakarei has been the heart of all at Nelson Intermediate School. It has become clear that this is also the driving force for successful educational outcomes for ākonga Māori.”

The school acknowledges the contributors to this building project and all of those whānau and community members who were involved.

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of the hugely expensive concrete and fibreglass pools available, and all of our pools come with a 10-year guarantee.”

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OUR NELSON TŌ TĀTOU WHAKATŪ

Issue 127 • 11 August 2021

Keep up to date with the latest news from Nelson City Council

4 Lanes programme out now A family fun celebration of culture, hospitality, art and free entertainment, 4 Lanes returns to the city on Saturday 28 August, from 3pm – 9pm.

The festival encourages people to wander four key areas: Kirby, Fiddle and Old Bank Lanes, and Morrison Square. Running in conjunction with the festival this year is a new Youth Lane in Church Steet, which will be dedicated to youth bands, games, competitions and events.

The programme for the event is out now: nelson.govt.nz/4-lanes-festival

Some programme highlights include:

BennynBronte BennynBronte is an upcoming acoustic/indie band, featuring Aston Murray-Campbell on the drums/bass, Ben Etchells on the keys/ bass, and Elysia Brontë as lead vocalist and guitarist/pianist. They each adore songwriting and performing original songs, and have previously won APRA songwriting awards through Rockquest. Aside from composition, they perform covers featuring The Beatles, Lana Del Rey and other musicians, while bringing their own sound to their music.

Te Pītau Whakarei The kapa haka group from Nelson Intermediate School offers a sneak peek of their potential before they compete in the Te Mana Kuratahi National Competition in Nelson in November.

Birdlife Productions Bridget and Roger Sanders specialise in puppetry, storytelling and children's theatre.

The duo travel extensively throughout New Zealand performing in kindergartens, schools and at festivals. They believe in the transformative power of puppetry to bring wonder and delight into people's lives.

Nelson – A Smart Little City He Tāone Tōrire a Whakatū

Roger Nicholson from Civic Trust, Bryan Hemi from Nelmac and Stephen Pattinson from Nelson City Council review the work being done on Moller Fountain.

Moller Fountain makeover With financial support from the City of Nelson Civic Trust and help from skilled technicians from Nelmac and Powertech, the 81-year-old fountain will soon have a new lease on life.

The project has involved cutting a section out of the fountain's base, to replace the old water pipes, installing a new pump station and replacing the fountain's iconic lights.

Work for this part of the project will be completed by the middle of August.

The fountain was initially donated anonymously to the city in 1940, but the identity of the benefactor was revealed at the unveiling ceremony to be Mrs. Dorothea Moller, who gifted the fountain in the memory of her husband Bernard,

a successful businessman, city councillor, Justice of the Peace and beloved member of the community.

Moller Fountain has sported various looks over the years, ranging from its original creamy colour to pink and turquoise, purple and golden yellow, and, most recently, gold and cream.

It will have a new look again, come November, when the fountain will be repainted.

New pump station for Tahunanui The construction of a new pump station at Awatea Place will improve wastewater infrastructure in the Tahunanui catchment, reducing the chance of overflows and enable increased housing growth in the area.

The new pump station will replace two existing pump stations on Parkers Road that are now ageing and therefore unable to meet the future needs of the Tahunanui area.

This project has received $3.54m of government funding under the Three Waters reform programme.

Infrastructure Chair Brian McGurk says the funding will help councils increase resilience of their Three Waters network and assist in providing the region and its contractors economic stimulus after the COVID-19 lockdown.

"Our community is increasingly intolerant of wastewater discharges into waterways, such as the Waimea Inlet and Nelson Haven. We must increase capacity and resilience of our network as we deal with growth and more frequent rainfall events.

"The new pump station is in line with Council's priorities.

It is one of many water infrastructure projects brought forward in the 2021-31 Long Term Plan and will increase

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the area's capacity for extra housing, and protect against wastewater overflows that occur due to wet weather."

The new pump station will receive wastewater from the whole of the Tahunanui area and will then pump it out to the Airport Regional pump station. From there, it goes to the Bell Island treatment plant.

Comprising of two large storage tanks for maintenance and overflow management, as well as an activated carbon odour control system, the site for the pump station will receive extensive landscape planting to lessen the visual impact.

Contractor Hunter Civil Ltd is scheduled to start work in early August, with the job due for completion in June 2022.

Residents in the area can expect minor traffic delays on Parkers Road, between Awatea Place and Golf Road. Due to the complexity of the work, a full road closure will be required for Awatea Place until the end of 2021.

Construction noise will occur during the day, but the contractor will endeavour to keep this noise to a minimum.

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How we are addressing Nelson's housing capacity shortfall The Nelson Housing and Business Capacity Assessment (HBA) was adopted at Nelson City Council's Urban Development Subcommittee meeting on Thursday, 29 July.

The HBA found that under our current situation, Nelson has a long-term housing capacity shortfall of 864 homes and a commercial business land shortfall of 8.7 hectares.

Housing capacity is a measure of the number of new houses our region can potentially build. This is determined by planning regulations, zoning, and the amount of land serviced by infrastructure, such as water and roading.

Nelson Mayor Rachel Reese says it is important to remember that the HBA is a snapshot in time, using current rules and guidelines.

"What it doesn't capture is the work Council is already doing to address this deficit, and we expect to see a very different picture when those new plans come online.

Our Long Term Plan consulted on intensification of our city centre, affordable and social housing collaborations with Kainga Ora, and included a $491 million investment in infrastructure, which will go a long way to increasing housing capacity.

"Zone changes through the Whakamahere Whakatū Nelson Plan will make it easier to develop higher density housing and smaller homes. And that's without considering future greenfield developments, that we know are vital to address housing supply shortfalls."

Mayor Reese said Council is actively seeking to draw on the Infrastructure Acceleration Fund, a central government initiative designed to accelerate infrastructure that increases housing capacity.

“We have made one application to the fund, but also worked with local developers to support them in accessing this money as well. By bringing forward these infrastructure projects, we aim to see a faster response to housing supply issues in our region.”

The findings of the latest HBA have now been incorporated into the draft Whakamahere Whakatū Nelson Plan document. This has already led to changes, such as the inclusion of smaller minimum lot sizes; higher maximum site coverage; removal or refinement of courtyard/outdoor living rules and changes to maximum building heights.

At the same time, a new joint Future Development Strategy is also being developed in conjunction with Tasman District Council that will inform how growth is managed for the next 30 years. Both councils are working on the strategy, with the aim of releasing it to the public for consultation in 2022. The new strategy will also help inform the 2024 Long Term Plan of both councils.

Book Fair pays for Founders' playground upgrade Upgrades to the Founders Heritage Park playground, including more accessible play equipment, will be paid for using funds from the Founders Book Fair.

Scoping for the project is underway now, with work on the playground expected to take place by mid-2022.

New play equipment, along with a refurbishment of the playground's slide and roundabout are being investigated, in addition to new ground covering.

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Second round of Draft Whakamahere Whakatū Nelson Plan engagement opens soon Nelson City Council will shortly be looking for public feedback on three topics of the Draft Whakamahere Whakatū Nelson Plan (the Draft Nelson Plan) – river flood hazards, Airport Zone and Port Nelson noise options.

This is the second round of engagement and follows a comprehensive phase of engagement in late 2020 that covered a range of subject matter, including residential, commercial, and environmental topics.

Council is seeking the public’s views on these issues from 18 August – 17 September 2021. Look out for more information and ways you can contribute your feedback.

Nelson Public Libraries events for National Poetry Day National Poetry Day is Friday 27 August and the Nelson Public Libraries have a week full of activities leading up to it.

Poetry and Place Follow the Nelson Public Libraries Facebook page for social media prompts to create poems based on photos around Nelson.

Monday 23 – Friday 27 August.

The Draft Nelson Plan is designed to help guide the sustainable management of Nelson’s natural and built environments. It provides a framework for managing how Nelson grows and responds to changing pressures, and for managing the use of our natural environment, including the effects of natural hazards such as river flooding.

Secondhand Sunday is back The next Secondhand Sunday is on Sunday 15 August in the Nelson and Tasman regions, offering you the opportunity to pick up that highly prized freebie or get rid of items you don't need anymore.

For further information, go to: nelson.govt.nz/second-hand-sunday

MEETINGS

Ode to the Dictionary Try your hand at creating a poem from lines of a dictionary and add your work to the display in the Elma Turner Library. Monday 23 – Friday 27 August.

Poetry Writing with Cliff Fell

The following meetings of the Nelson City Council have been scheduled.

Council meeting 9am

12 Aug

Explore ways in which we write our lives into the poem.

Open to writers of all levels.

Audit, Risk and Finance Subcommittee 9am 24 Aug

Elma Turner Library. Friday 27 August, 1pm.

Joint Shareholders Committee - Tasman District Council Chamber, 189 Queen Street, Richmond 1.30pm 24 Aug

Bookings required by contacting library@ncc.govt.nz or calling (03) 546 8100.

Open Mic Poetry Listen to poetry or give it a go and read your own.

Elma Turner Library. Friday 27 August, 2pm.

Poetry Shared Reading

Council meeting 9am

26 Aug

Nelson Regional Sewerage Business Unit 9.30am 27 Aug

Listen to poetry over afternoon tea.

Stoke Library. Friday 27 August, 2pm.

Harry Ricketts- New Collection In conjunction with Volume Books, listen to the poet read from his new collection.

Changes to meetings Strategic Development and Property Subcommittee, previously advertised to take place on 26 August 2021 at 9am, will now commence at 1pm

Elma Turner Library. Saturday 28 August, 2pm.

For a full list of Council meetings go to: nelson.govt.nz/meetings

To read the latest updates or sign up for Our Nelson by email go to:

our.nelson.govt.nz

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Natureland Wildlife Trust’s ‘BuddyUp & Save’ campaign is a fantastic ‘2 for 1’ deal which runs until end of August. “The weather is beautiful in August and this is a wonderful opportunity to get some fresh air, connect with nature and visit our animal family,” says Natureland Wildlife Trust manager, Ruth Seabright.

“We are committed to ensuring that Natureland is accessible for everyone, because connecting with nature is vital for physical, emotional and mental health.”

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Jeff Rooney could taste victory five minutes out from the end of the record attempt. Photo: Erin Bradnock.

Jeff rides his way to world record

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levels as possible,” says Jeff.

Riding virtually allowed Jeff to get riding while his balance and body repaired. It was six months before he could even sit on a bike again and another 18 months to get back to where he was before the incident.

With a world record under his belt, it’s fair to say he’s met his goal.

“There were some ups and downs, but I made it,” says Jeff.

Supporters and fellow riders joined alongside Jeff either in person or across the globe through a virtual livestream.

“These are guys who I’ve never met but I know them through the virtual riding I do.”

LifeLinc operations manager Dawn Allan says funds like the $340.90 raised by Jeff will aid the charity to continue to provide affordable, professional counselling to individuals and couples who would not otherwise be able to access it.

“Money like this goes to cover our over costs and supports our counselling team,” says Dawn.

Jeff Rooney successfully rode his way into a new world record last weekend after completing the longest virtual ride in a 12-hour period - all while raising funds for LifeLinc.

Jeff bet the previous Guinness World Record by 15.92km on Sunday at Port Nelson’s training rooms. He rode on a Peloton bike from 7am to 7pm for 455.92km while also raising $340.90 for LifeLinc counselling services.

The ride meant more than a world record to Jeff, who five years ago was left in a critical condition after a workplace accident. After falling 20 metres off a wharf onto the hull of a boat on the West Coast he suffered serious head injuries, as well as a broken leg and broken arm. He says cycling was a big part of his rehabilitation.

“During my rehab, I focused on not only walking again, then walking without a limp, and getting my riding back to as close to previous

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Bowen Eye Clinic specialises in helping people get rid of their glasses and contact lenses through pain-free, laser eye surgery. Dr Reece Hall makes regular visits to Nelson to provide free laser-suitability assessment clinics where he will tailor your procedure for your individual vision requirements. Reece has over 13 years experience in Laser Eye Surgery (LASIK) and over 17 years experience with Cataract, Pterygium and Cornea Surgery. Whether you’re long or short sighted, have astigmatism, or wear reading glasses, the procedure is suitable for people aged 20 to 60, is pain-free, only taking seconds for each eye and 98% of people achieve 20/20 vision. As well as permanently restoring eye sight, other benefits include a fast recovery time with most people able to drive the next day and take part in dayto-day activities without the hassle of glasses. All post-surgery check-ups are done here in Nelson with just one trip to Wellington required for the actual surgery. A travel package is available to help with flights and accommodation. Dr Hall’s next clinic dates in Nelson are Saturday 28th of August and Saturday 25th September, phone/email today on 0800 69 20 20 info@ boweneye.co.nz to book an appointment.

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Arts Fest returns in full force

Theatresports comp breaking the rules Kate Russell There will be no rules on stage when students from around the region compete at the annual regional theatresports competition this month.

Over the next two Tuesdays, teams from around Nelson and Tasman will showcase their improv talents at Waimea College’s drama studio M4 block. The juniors will compete on August 17 at 7pm with the seniors

on August 24 at 7pm. Organiser Nikkie Karki says audiences can expect some “spontaneous and hilarious” storytelling.

“Come see a bright bunch of creative improvisers perform never-seenbefore games and scenes which will surprise and entertain.” The schools competing are Waimea College, Garin College, Motueka High School, Nelson College for Girls, Broadgreen Intermediate, and Nayland College.

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With more than 200 artists in 50 events across 11 days, Nelson Arts Festival 2021 is jam-packed with unmissable arts experiences.

The festival programme was launched last Thursday at the Theatre Royal by co-creative director Lydia Zanetti.

“This year is all about coming together to reconnect with our community. We’re so excited to be creating so many opportunities for people to engage with each other, from the one-to-one experience of Walking:Holding, through to

the joyful extravaganza of the Mask Carnivale.”

Between 21-31 October, the festival team invites Nelsonians to experience some of Aotearoa’s leading artists, performers, writers and thinkers.

“Nelsonians can even participate themselves, so get ready to explore, think deeply, laugh loudly, question, sing and dance, and maybe even hold hands.”

The 2021 festival opens with a specially commissioned piece by renowned artist Charles Koroneho in collaboration with Filament Eleven

11. A world premiere exclusive, Ko Te Ākau – Poetics of Land, Water and Sky will be the beating heart of the festival, with a series of free daily performance activations at Refinery ArtSpace.

There will also be an East St Festival Hub at East St Café & Bar – for both free and ticketed gigs, and late night suppers.

After a brief hiatus in 2020, the Mask Carnivale is also back to delight audiences.

All tickets now on sale with early bird tickets available until 31 August at www.nelsonartsfestival.nz

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Big wins for top two sides Jonty Dine Prices Waimea Ahurei and Jacks OPD are still the teams to beat as the business end of the season approaches in the NBS Nelson Premier Netball Competition.

Both teams picked up big wins against their respective rival’s feeder sides in the opening round of the season’s final phase at Saxton Stadium on Thursday.

The defending champions defeated Jacks Magenta 57-31 while Jacks OPD routed Prices Pango 70-48.

Jess Drummond was back in action for Jacks after a long injury layoff, with her first game coming against Magenta the week prior.

Jess broke her hip playing rugby for Riwaka back on May 1.

The dual code star was delighted with OPD’s performance.

“The team is tracking really well, we’re making solid connections and building on each game,” she says.

On court one, Ahurei raced out to a 5-0 lead with Magenta requiring a full five minutes to get on the board.

Kalyssa Rasmussen, Chelsea Reed, Shar Lowe and Harriet Ogilvie were proving a formidable force on attack.

At the other end of the court, Holly Chandler was typically dominant on defence.

Rebekah Shepard became increasingly busy and her influence at wing attack kept Magenta in the contest.

Harriet began hitting some beautiful longrange shots at Prices took a 31-17 halftime lead.

Prices Waimea Ahurei picked up a decisive win over Jacks Magenta in the NBS Nelson Premier Netball Competition at Saxton Stadium on Thursday night. Photo: Barry Whitnall/ Shuttersport.

Tuihana Kinita was introduced at centre for Prices and made the most of her minutes while Sheree Peters’ dogged defence restricted Jacks to just five third- quarter goals.

Chelsea brought up the half century with a little under 12 minutes to play - in what was the lowest scoring quarter of the game for the Prices team.

But, the damage had been done as the defending champions notched its 11th win of the season.

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Claudia’s road to cricketing glory Little Jonty Dine separating Rangers and Richmond Reporter

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Jonty Dine Rangers and Richmond are all square on the division one football table with just a four-goal differential separating the sides.

Richmond picked up its ninth win of the season on Saturday with a hard fought 3-2 win over Motueka while Rangers was held to a 0-all draw with Tahuna.

The sixth-placed Tahuna showed plenty of resilience in the face of a relentless Rangers side but held firm on a boggy pitch at Tāhunanui Fields.

Richmond had no such qualms finding the back of the net, with goals to Alex Ward, Ben McLean and Max Duncan seeing them past Motueka at Jubilee Park.

It was a high scorer at Saxton Fields as FC Nelson defeated Suburbs Development 5-2 to move within just one point of the top two sides.

The final match of the round saw FC Locomotive edge Golden Bay 3-2.

This weekend features an intriguing clash between Rangers and FC in Blenheim, with FC winning the previous encounter 4-0 in a stunning effort at Guppy Park.

Claudia Green’s cricket career began on a homemade pitch in the Marlborough Sounds.

Nine-year-old Claudia would constantly pester her uncles to play with her as the young fanatic could not get enough of the game.

That enthusiasm didn’t wane over the years and Claudia’s passion has driven her to the very top. The 23-year-old Nelsonian has just been selected in the White Ferns squad for the first time, for the upcoming tour of England.

“It’s pretty surreal at the moment, it’s been quite overwhelming and I feel blessed with all the support I have had.”

Claudia says the reality will not sink in until she dons the uniform and walks out onto the pitch.

“I am so grateful for the opportunity, to be able to head overseas with this group is really exciting.”

She says it has been rewarding to share her success with her biggest fans.

“I have been so lucky to have the support of my family the

Claudia Green has been selected in the White Ferns for a tour of England later this month.

Photo: Jonty Dine. whole way through.”

Her ascent to the national side may not have been possible without the accommodating nature of St Paul’s School, where she works as an intermediate teacher.

“The way they have allowed me to do both has been incredible.”

Claudia says her students were elated with the news about their superstar teacher.

“They were pretty excited, there are a few cricketers in the class and a few more girls getting involved in the sport, which is really cool.”

Claudia got her first taste of international cricket back in February, claiming a fivewicket bag for a New Zealand XI against England in Queenstown. The young seamer ripped through the Englishwomen to take 5-48 from 8.4 overs.

From her earliest memories of grandad telling her off for ripping up the lawn playing backyard cricket, Claudia’s journey has always been with an eye on a silver fern.

“Every young kid starting a sport has that aspiration that they are going to play

for their country, but when you’re younger you don’t realise the hard work that goes into it.”

The former Waimea College student says it has not always been an easy ride.

“But to now be at that point is a super special feeling.”

However, she is not content just with selection.

“Now I have a role to perform, so I need to make sure if I get those opportunities in England that I contribute.”

The White Ferns tour gets underway on September 2 with a T20I in Chelmsford.

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Win and loss for Mako teams Peter Jones

The Tasman Mako got their 2021 season off to an almost perfect start in Tauranga on Sunday, overcoming Bay of Plenty 27-14.

While the Mako missed out on a potential bonus point, they got the job done in what was expected to be a very tricky Bunnings NPC season premiership opener.

Meanwhile, the Mako women were kept scoreless against the Northland Kauri, going down 27-0 in trying conditions in Motueka.

In the men’s game, the Mako led 13-7 at the break, scoring their first try just minutes before halftime, following two earlier Mitch Hunt penalties.

Left winger Mark Telea was the initiator, breaking down the flank before in-passing to halfback Louie Chapman who in turn fed midfielder Tim O’Malley, who crossed under the posts.

The home side reclaimed the lead immediately after oranges, a couple of Mako errors gifting them field position from where Sean Wainui scored, Kaleb Trask’s conversion giving the Steamers a 1413 lead.

Within minutes though, the visitors were back in front.

Hunt kicked to the corner follow-

The Tasman Mako women went down to Northland on a muddy Sports Park in Motueka on Saturday.

Photo: Chris Symes/Shuttersport. ing a penalty and from the ensuing maul hooker Quentin MacDonald crashed over.

Hunt’s conversion raised the flags and the Mako led 20-14 as the impetus began to swing their way.

Seven minutes later they repeated the dose, MacDonald showing patience and strength to bag his second on the back of another rolling maul from a lineout.

Hunt’s third conversion gave

Tasman a 13-point lead, their staunch defence and timely input of energy from their bench players keeping the Steamers at bay until the final whistle.

Tasman’s win was based on reso-

lute defence, coupled with clinical breakdown work, against a handy side who contested everything on the ground.

Another bonus for the Mako was their lineout work, capturing all their ball and snaring several of the Bay’s throws as well.

Loose trio Sione Havili Talitui, Jacob Norris and Hugh Renton were outstanding, while wingers Telea and Jim Tavatavanawai, making his debut, made ground whenever they touched the ball.

MacDonald and All Blacks prop Tyrel Lomax, who was released for the match by the international management late in the piece, were strong up front, along with Pari Pari Parkinson and rookie Antonio Shalfoon.

This weekend the Mako will host Auckland in its first appearance at Trafalgar Park. The match gets underway at 2:05pm.

Meanwhile, the Mako women travel north to Hawke’s Bay to take on the Tuis at McLean Park.

Kick off on Saturday at 2:35pm.

SCORING Tasman 27 (Quentin MacDonald 2, Tim O’Malley tries, Mitch Hunt 3 con, 2 pen) Bay of Plenty 14 (Sean Wainui, Luke Campbell tries, Caleb Trask 2 con). HT: 13-7 Tasman.

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Hayley brings home medal haul Jonty Dine Nelson’s Hayley Nam has cemented her status as one of the best artistic skaters in the county.

She recently attended the National Artistic Roller-Skating Championships in Whanganui, bringing home an impressive haul of three gold medals.

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Counties Manukau vs north Harbour

The Nelson Roller Sports Club member took top billing in the masters free skating, advanced masters free dance and advanced masters solo dance.

With the 2020 edition of the competition cancelled, it had been a long wait for Hayley.

“We have pretty much been training for it since lockdown.”

Tasman vs Auckland

Hawkes Bay vs otago

Canterbury vs Manawatu

Hayley explains that the free skating focuses on jumping and spinning, free dance is akin to figure skating while the solo dance sees skaters perform a set routine.

“You must be very precise and accurate.”

Despite the occasional stumble, Hayley finished top of the po-

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dium in all three of her disciplines.

“It wasn’t my best effort, knowing what I am capable of, but I did enough.”

Hayley has been attending the competition since 2009 when she won a gold medal on her national debut.

In the ten years since, she has accrued a mountain of medals, including a personal best of six at one event.

No stranger to success, as part of a pair Hayley won gold three years in a row.

“You always go with that hope, but nothing is guaranteed.”

The accolades continued for Nelson as Keiko Bamba brought home a bronze in masters ladies’ figures.

Her win was made extra special

having come out of retirement following an ongoing knee injury.

However, the lockdown provided Keiko the perfect opportunity to rehabilitate, and she returned to action two years after hanging up her skates.

“She was stoked to be back.”

Hayley’s skating journey began after she ‘somehow’ ended up at the local rink on a Friday night.

After the public session, Hayley found herself in awe of the skaters and told herself “that’s cool, I’m doing that”.

“I’m a bit stubborn when I want something.”

Hayley is calling on anyone who wants to take up skating to contact her at skateartistically@gmail.com or attend an open session on Saturday mornings.

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Nelson artistic skaters Keiko Bamba and Hayley Nam brought home four medals from last month’s nationals.

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Community Notices MONDAY NELSON BOTANICAL SOC Meeting Mon 16 Aug. Illustrated talk. Threatened Flora of the Mackenzie Basin. Speaker Mike Harding. Hear about the distinctive plants and the ecology of this unique region. 7.30pm Jaycee room Founders Park.

FRESH FOCUS 2021 continues Mon 16 Aug, 10-11am, with an art talk at the Elim Christian Centre, Stoke. Sarah McClintock: Why are some artists remembered and others forgotten? email: ffnelson2021@gmail.com HIRA COMMUNITY PLAYGROUP meets Mon during term time 1-3pm at Hira Kindergarten. Cost is $5 per term and includes children's afternoon tea. Ph 545 0224.

NELLIE KNITTERS GROUP - come along and join our super friendly group of knitters and create garments for donation to community groups. Meet every Mon at Nightingale Library in Tāhunanui 1-3pm. All materials provided. Donations of wool gratefully accepted. Ring Jillian 5395546.

ACTIVE STRENGTH/BALANCE CLASS: also seated options presented. Tahunanui Community Hub, Muritai St, Mon @1pm. ACC accredited provider. Get fitter to great music. Ph Shirley 5471 433 / 021 121 8023.

INTRODUCTION TO ZEN BUDDHISM: Beginner Instruction available Mon evenings at our Nelson Centre. Learn how to meditate the Zen way. Phone Gwitha, 0211218133 for information. Mountains and Rivers Affiliate Nelson.

TEA & TALK Mon 10-11.30am - Victory Community Centre Come and join us for a cuppa tea and a wee treat. Meet new friends and enjoy morning tea served on vintage china with occasional entertainment and guest speakers. Ages 60+, $2

TUESDAY NELSON LIVE POETS Tues 17 Aug 7pm, Prince Albert, 113 Nile St. Guest Poet Tim Heath from Auckland. All welcome to read or recite or as audience, koha entry, enquiries 027 6435 123.

NELSON 50+ TUESDAY WALKERS Aug 17, McKee Domain to Kina. Meet at 10am at McKee Domain, far end. Ph. Jean, 544 1029 NELSON NEWBIES WALKING GROUP welcomes new people.

Every Tues & Fri, 10am in Nelson, Stoke, Richmond. Ph. Karin 022 152 9963.

STOKE TAHUNANUI MEN’S CLUB welcomes new members.

Meeting 3rd Tues monthly 10am. Reformed Church, Enner Glynn with guest speaker. Regular outings and activities. Ph. Ian 5477841. $3 LUNCHTIME MEALS Do you get hungry or lonely or both at lunchtime? If it’s a Tues, Wed or Thur you’re welcome to come for a dinner type meal, at 12pm at All Saints hall behind the church, 30 Vanguard St, cost $3. Phone 5482601.

KIDS-N-KOFFEE COMMUNITY PLAY GROUP. Tues 9.4511.45AM at All Saints Crèche, 30 Vanguard St. 0 to 5 years.

Indoor/outdoor play areas. Crafts, fellowship, music session. No charge. Ph Lois 0274331213.

NELSON CATHEDRAL WALKING GROUP Tues - start at Cathedral 9am, followed by morning tea in Cathedral. All welcome.

Judith 027 319 8511.

VICTORY SIXTY PLUS Tues 1.30-3.30pm. 238 Upper Vanguard St. Join us for cards, games and a cuppa. For more info please contact Jan on 546 9057 or 027 4577 955.

WEDNESDAY FOREST & BIRD TALK Wed 11 Aug, 7.30pm. Speaker Kevin Hackwell about Feral Browsing Mammals’ effect on climate change. Tahunanui School Hall, 69 Muritai St. RADIO CONTROL MODEL PLANES at the Wakapuaka flying site on Wed and Sun from 10am to midday, weather permitting. New members welcome. Contact Murray 021457663 for information.

STOKE TAHUNANUI LADIES’ REBUS CLUB welcomes new ladies to come along and enjoy fun fellowship and friendship.

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DEADLINE: 10AM FRIDAY 50 WORDS OR LESS BY EMAIL ONLY SEND TO: myevent@nelsonweekly.co.nz

Met 9.45am 3rd Wed of month at Nelson Golf Club Bolt Rd. Ph Diane 035476331.

AIKIDO Want to learn self-defence and become more confident? Do AIKIDO a Japanese Martial Art. We have children’s classes from 8 -16yrs Wed & Fri 5pm – 6pm. Check out facebook, www.aikidonelson.nz or call Callum 0210694211.

HAPPY GARDENERS CLUB welcomes new members to join us for a friendly meeting, Third Wed of month 7pm Ocean Lodge. or meet us 5.30pm for a meal or just a chat. Phone Judith 5486075 for more info.

THURSDAY PROBUS CLUB of Nelson City welcomes men and women as new members. Our meetings are held the second Thurs of each month at Nelson Golf Club, 38 Bolt Rd, Tāhunanui, 10 am. Ph: Kaye 547 5313.

NELSON LIONESS - Seeking new members to join our service club. We are very social and active in our community. We meet every 1st and 3rd Thurs of the month. Contact Jillian on 027 278 2743.

FRIDAY NELSON ASTRONOMICAL SOCIETY will host its popular public viewing nights on Fri nights throughout winter 7.30-9.30, weather permitting. Cawthron Observatory is located at Clifton Terrace School. A $5 Koha ($15/family) is requested to help maintain the facility. Updates on our Facebook page and Neighbourly.

SATURDAY / SUNDAY CAR BOOT MARKET DAY & BOOK FAIR Richmond Church of Christ, Darcy St, Sat 14 Aug 9am-4pm. Set up stalls after 8am.

Open to individuals and groups. Anyone looking for books, dvdvideos, plants and more treasures. ”There is no place like our market.” Ph: Richard 5448028. Note: inside Hall if rain.

VARIETY ENTERTAINMENT CLUB OF NELSON Concert. Sat Aug 14, 2pm. Entry: $5. St. Andrew's Presbyterian Church Hall, 271 Songer St. All welcome. Ph: 5474301.

SPIRITUAL WISDOM ON INNER GUIDANCE Explore how nudges, intuition, and dreams can offer higher spiritual direction. Discussion class. Eckankar.nz. Sun 15 Aug, 2-3:30pm, Nightingale Library Meeting Room. Ph 0211882036.

EX WEST COASTERS and Families get together. Sun 15 Aug. Club Waimea, 345 Queen St. $10 includes afternoon tea at 1pm.

Proudly supported by NBS. RSVP 13 Aug to assist with catering numbers. helenbennett060@gmail.com

Open to the public daily.

FREE FUNCTION ROOM HIRE to all community groups. Avail 7 days. Wakatu Hotel 83 Collingwood St. Craig 548-4299.

AIKIDO - Want to learn self-defence and become more confident? Do AIKIDO a Japanese Martial Art. We have children’s classes from 8-16yrs Wed & Fri 5-6pm. Check out Facebook, www.aikidonelson.nz, or call Callum 0210694211.

HOLISTIC PULSING 50 mins sessions for Women at the Nelson Women's Centre, by koha. Call 5467986 to book.

NELSON TASMAN HOSPICE needs volunteers. Opportunity to support your hospice by equipment delivery (1-2 days fortnight) or gardening (weekly Mon 10am-12pm). If neither role suits you but you would like to volunteer still get in touch. Ph: Volunteer Office at 03 546-3912 or email Krisca.gould@nelsonhospice.org.nz DOWNSIZING OR DECLUTTERING? Vinnies in Vanguard St can collect your good quality household donations. Please just call us on 03 548 9372.

HAVE YOU EVER THOUGHT OF BECOMING A VOLUNTEER? Are you a community organisation looking for volunteers, training, info or advice? Check out our website www.volunteernelson.org.nz Ph 5467681.

DO YOU LIKE TO TEACH? Are you patient? Have a passion for working with different cultures? Are you an experienced driver with Full license for 2 years or more? Interested in supporting former refugees get their license? Contact Margo at Red Cross 59 Parkers Rd openroad.nelson@redcross.org.nz or 021 255 8550.”

ATKINS GALLERY at Founders Heritage Park, next to Founders Cafe (87 Atawhai Dr). Exhibition of original Toss Woollaston paintings and drawings for sale, along with quality arts by local artists or info@cancernelson.org.nz COLORECTAL CANCER SUPPORT GROUP, Cancer Society Nelson 102 Hardy St, for those who are going through or who have gone through colorectal cancer, and their carers/support people. Register 539 1137 or info@cancernelson.org.nz

GENERAL GROUPS THE NELSON CATHEDRAL CHRISTMAS TREE FESTIVAL 26 Nov - 16 Jan. Email Christmas@nelsoncathedral.org for an entry form and reserve your place. Entries can be from individuals, families, community groups, businesses, and schools. A great way to promote your group or organization. Entries need to be in by 30 Oct 2021.

LUNG CANCER CONNECT for those who are going through or who have gone through lung cancer Register 539 1137 or info@ cancernelson.org.nz ART GROUP NELSON is holding an Exhibition of SMALL ART to purchase. 2-31 Aug at the Wall-to-Wall Gallery, 112 Bridge St. See you there! artgroupnelson@outlook.co.nz ALCOHOLICS ANONYMOUS. Is alcohol causing problems for you in your life? Want to stop drinking but can't? Maybe we can help. Support meetings every day. Call 0800aaworks 0800 229 6757.

FOOD, IS IT A PROBLEM FOR YOU? Are you suffering from anorexia, bulimia, obesity and/or compulsive eating? Overeaters Anonymous works. Ph 0226730237. All welcome.

ART AND POTTERY. Really quirky pottery by Rosie Gardiner, clever oil portraits and graphics by Joe Whitmore, are on display and for sale during Aug at Nelson Golf Club Café, 38 Bolt Rd.

Community notices are free to community groups, schools, churches, gold coin donation events and fundraising only. For classified ads and public notices please call 548 5900.

Due to the popularity of this column, while every effort will be made, inclusion cannot be guaranteed for free ads.

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Antiques, Furniture, Collectables. 6 Rooms, huge selection with recent estate lots inc. toys, car & house, lamps, paintings, silver, jewellery, china, cameras, records, marine, small & large furniture, etc. Sell-Buy-Value.

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Mass of the Ages Monthly in Nelson We are faithful Catholics who love the Holy Massembracing the fullness of the faith.

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We are currently undergoing the free cleaning and best restoration of WanTed TO BUy headstones in the Waka$$ TOP PRICES PAID $$ puaka Cemetery. Most are around 150 years Vintage Household Items Tools & Shed gear old. While most families Fishing rods & reels are happy for us to do Old Toys of any sort this we understand some NZ Photos & Postcards are not. If you do NOT Records Books & Coins want us to work on your Vintage Comics family headstone please pUBliC nOTiCe Military items contact us on 027 548 Plus Much More Advertise your public no- 0757 - Brian.

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Located in sunny Appleby, Nelson we are committed to identifying and building talented leaders within our team. We want people who are committed to the long term, and who are keen to succeed and develop in an environment that is both challenging and rewarding.

Reporting to the Outdoor Operations Manager, this is a newly established key management role with the following responsibilities: • Leadership of harvest and post-harvest managers to effectively direct and co-ordinate their teams • Establishing, monitoring and reporting of productivity performance targets and results • Overseeing of compliance activities • Co-ordination of pastoral care for overseas seasonal workers.

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Passed away in her sleep at Nelson Hospital on Monday August 9, 2021, aged 94 years. Loved wife of the late John, loved Mum of Julie and Bevan Bennett, and the late Roger. Loved Nana of Kris and Hayley, Katie and Nigel Coursey, and Kieran and Katie. Loved Great Nana of Paris, and Kaitlyn; Jeremiah, and Knox Coursey; and Oscar and baby Charlie. A service for Alma will be held at the Shone and Shirley Chapel on Saturday, August 14 at 11.00am. In lieu of flowers, donations to the Nelson Tasman Hospice may be made at the service.

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A dearly loved mother or mother-in-law to Pamela, Tony, Steve, Linda and Kevin, a beloved grandmother or grandmotherin-law to Alysha, Lisa, Michael, Emily, Campbell and Holly, and a cherished great grandmother of Maia, Riley, Jack and new baby Cole.

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