Waimea Weekly - 12 October 2022

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Tim coasts to mayoralty

Democracy

Tim King will be re-elected may or with a decisive lead of over 9,000 votes according to prelim inary results.

As of Monday, Tim won almost 11,950 votes while his nearest competitors Mike Harvey and Maxwell Clark sat on 2,882 and 2,647 respectively.

Aly Cook wasn’t far behind with 2,178 votes while Richard Os

maston, who also ran for may or in five other districts (Buller, Grey, Marlborough, Nelson, and Westland), scored only 234 votes. Tim was on the golf course when he heard of his success. “I wasn’t playing that well, so it was nice

to get the news and it was really good to get such a solid result,”

he said. “I really appreciate all the support.”

He added it has been a challeng ing three years and he doesn’t expect the next three years to be

any easier.

“Obviously it would be nice to not have the disruptions of Covid, but there are definitely some challenges ahead of us,” he said.

Coffee machine gets brew-tifully restored

JO KENT

What’s thought to be the world’s oldest working coffee machine is still going strong at Willow Bank Heritage Village in Wakefield.

Back in 2017, guardian of the site, Christine Grieder, won an auction of a car boot full of items, one of which was a delapidated coffee ma chine dating back to 1907.

“I wasn’t sure if we would ever get it to work, but Sublime Coffee Machine Repairs got it going and we’ve used it for several years.”

After finding a historical advert for the coffee machine online, Christine realised it was actual ly 115-years-old and manufactured in England.

“We think it might be the only one which is still in working condition in the world, certainly in the Southern Hemisphere, that’s for sure.” There are some others listed on the internet, but they belong to collectors and are not being used in this way.

When maintenance engineer for Kernohan En gineering, Isaac Hayes, saw the machine, he con vinced Christine to get a full restoration done to bring it back to its former glory.

“The machine was functional, but it had never

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did. Some people are really good, and I hope they get in.

person I voted for was from a

He was there for what I thought was important.

I would love to see them paying attention to infrastruc ture with so many houses go ing in, and roading. The traffic

crazy getting into Nelson

at 1.30.

Last week I thought I prob ably would vote. I have just moved and planned to read information dropped into my letterbox.

No. I don’t keep up with politics. If they were more aimed at what young people are interested in then we would keep up with it I think.

Coffee machine gets brew-tifully restored

bobs for it as best he could.

actually been restored.

knew something as special as this would come up beautifully, so Christine let me take it on,”

Isaac says.

He spent a week on the project, which was the first restoration job he’d ever done, painstakingly taking it apart piece by tiny little piece.

“It was in a terrible state, black and corroded, so I stripped it down and pulled every individ ual piece apart before aciding it to get the corrosion off.

“Then I had to scrub the life out of it and polish it with different grades of polish. I even found an old toy car and some coins in the boiler.”

As the machine is antique, there were no replacement parts, so Isaac had to make new bits and

“It was a real challenge, but I re ally liked doing the job and be ing part of history.

“What makes it even more un usual is that the counter sepa rates the two parts of the ma chine, hiding the boiler machine underneath.”

He even found an original gauge in the box so decided to remount it to keep things look ing the same as when it was first built last century.

“Keeping it looking the same as the original construction was really important to me. There were so many pieces that it real ly helped having a photographic memory when putting it all back together again.”

The effort paid off as the ma chine is now a gleaming brass and copper work of art making great coffee.

“I actually visited at the weekend and had a coffee out of it and,

I must say, it tasted even better than the modern-day machines.”

John Jepson

Mark Cochrane

Tyla Nicholls

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Man who filmed ex in bed commended for apology

TRACY NEAL OPEN JUSTICE REPORTER

A man who broke into the house where his ex-girlfriend lay sleeping with another man, filmed them and posted it to Facebook, has been commend ed for the efforts made since to repair the hurt he caused to the victim.

Roydon Ian Winstanley was also commended for the work he has done on himself, having attended up to 30 counselling sessions, and for his apology to the victim who was today credited for her gracious con tribution to the Restorative Justice process.

During sentencing in the Nel son District Court on Monday, Judge David Ruth made spe cial mention of the process and thanked Restorative Justice for the “tremendous outcome” in this case.

Winstanley, a well-known stock car driver in Nelson, was convicted on charges of caus ing harm by posting digital communications and unlaw fully being in a building.

The 24-year-old earlier admit ted the charges, which resulted from the end of Winstanley’s relationship with the victim in January, in the Nelson District

Court.

About 5am on Sunday, March 6 this year, Winstanley entered the victim’s house and went to her bedroom where she lay sleeping.

Police prosecution said he did not have permission to be there.

While recording on his cell phone he approached the vic tim’s bed and removed the covers which exposed her and a man who was also asleep in the bed.

After Winstanley left the house he posted the video to Face book.

He later told police he had been to the house but gave no explanation why.

Defence lawyer Mark Dol limore said alongside the Restorative Justice process

Winstanley had also attend ed specialist courses focused on helping him understand his behaviour which had been triggered by the end of what had been his first love.

He described the approach as “quite mature”, after he had been so unsettled by the end of the relationship.

Winstanley had apologised early on and had paid $600 to ward the victim’s counselling.

Dollimore said Winstanley

had also benefited from ex cellent family support, and he was now back living with his parents.

“This is a young man who has grown up a lot because of his behaviour, which he under stands was serious.

“It’s also clear the complainant has been seriously emotionally impacted,” Dollimore said.

He said Winstanley had com plied with what had been a life-changing process, helped by the victim who had shown forgiveness.

Judge Ruth said in sentencing Winstanley that a normal re sponse might have been com munity work, or worse, but he was impressed with the out come of the various agencies’ responses.

On the charge of unlawfully being in a building, Winstan ley was fined $200, and on the charge of causing harm by posting digital communica tions, he was ordered to pay $500 in emotional harm repa ration to the victim, for whom a protection order was now also in place.

Tim re-elected as Tasman’s mayor

“I’m looking forward to working with a new group of newly elect ed members.”

Runner-up Mike Har vey said he was dis appointed with the result but was “really pleased” with his cam paign. “I’ve put a lot into the campaign,” he said. “To go from being unknown in Tasman to get the second-most votes… I’m pretty stoked.”

The preliminary voter return in Tasman was 48.87 per cent, being 20,303 votes, excluding special votes. This is down from a turn out of 51.68 per cent in 2019. Special votes are still being count ed and could change the result of the election, especially in the Richmond Ward where the race was a close one.

Kit Maling led the pack in Rich mond and secured his re-election with over 4,000 votes.

“It’s the first time I’ve topped the poll,” he said. “It’s a pretty good result for me.”

Kit said his priorities for Rich mond were working with Waka Kotahi to improve congestion and progressing on local social housing with Kāinga Ora.

The remaining three Richmond seats are set to be filled by new comers Jo Ellis and Glen Daikee and incumbent Mark Greening who was also re-elected.

However, with Joni Tomsett, Rachel Stevenson, and Maxwell Clark all within 200 votes of Daikee, the special results could change the make-up of Tasman’s future Rich mond councillors.

Jo said that she was “pretty stunned” about the result but was look ing forward to getting on with some “hard work.”

“I’d like to see where we can make some savings to try and reduce some of this debt,” she said. “That is one of my big gest concerns.”

Glen was careful not to celebrate too early, given the potential impact of the special votes but said that it was “good” to see the results as they currently stood. “It’s nice to know that peo ple are supportive of your ideas.”

If he did get elected, Daikee said the main thing he’d initially focus on would be “getting in and hav ing a look” to better understand what he can achieve for the resi dents of Tasman.

Mark could not be reached for comment.

Moutere-Waimea will see the return of incumbent Christeen Mackenzie who earned 3,455 votes, comfortably putting her ahead of her two new colleagues Dan Shallcrass and Mike Kinin month.

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“I’m thrilled with the result,” Christeen said. “I’m looking for ward to getting back into it.”

Implementing Tasman’s Walking and Cycling Strategy and further investigating the possibility of a Waimea South Community Fa cility were some of her top prior ities for the ward.

Dan said he was “super excited” about his election and was keen to get into the role.

Targeting community and youth facilities was one of his top priori ties.

“We live in a pretty cool place,” Dan said. “I want to keep seeing Tasman grow as a place people come.” Mike said his election was “a big relief.” He said he didn’t have any pressing priorities but was committed to moving the district forward and not getting bogged down by negativity in the council chamber. “I want to make is that we’re… not in a space where we’re arguing all the time.”

supported him in his re-election campaign and outlined a number of facilities he’d like to get off the ground for the ward.

“I’d like to get a community hub underway at Tapawera and a new playground at the sport centre in Murchison.”

He also highlighted fixing the damage to roading done in the recent wet weather as a priority.

Brent Maru was elected in Motue ka with almost 3,000 votes while incumbents Trindi Walker and Barry Dowler straddled 2,000 and are likely to retain their seats in the ward.

“It was very humbling,”

Brent said of his elec tion.

He added that the key issue currently on his mind was community engagement in local pol itics.

our community.”

Barry said his victory felt “very good.”

“It’s great to have the confidence of the people.”

He added that he would like to see the proposal for a covered heat ing swimming pool in Motueka go forward as well as seeing the new bus service that starts in July next year succeed.

Golden Bay’s sitting councillors Chris Hill and Celia Butler will be re-elected, winning 1,646 and 1,588 votes respectively, far out numbering their competitors. Chris said her re-election was “both gratifying and motivating.” The resolving the Pakawau sea wall, successfully navigating the water conservation order for Te Waikoropupū Springs, as well as the development of Port Tarako he are her main pri orities for Golden Bay over the next three years.

Glen Daikee Mike Kininmonth

Stuart Bryant looks set to be re-elected in the Lakes-Murchi son Ward with 708 votes, beat ing incumbent Moutere-Waimea Ward councillor Dean Mc Namara’s 326 votes.

Stuart said he was “honoured and humbled” that the ward had

“Whilst my personal result was awesome, it’s still un der half of the people that voted in the dis trict.”

Trindi said she was “very grateful for the support of the local Motueka community.”

Transparency is her key focus go ing into the new triennium.

“To try and not have all our workshops done behind closed doors,” she said. “Our decision making needs to resonate within

Celia had been opti mistic about her poten tial re-election but said it was “very good to have that confirmed.” District-wide, her top concern was climate change but her focus for Golden Bay was housing.

Baby Loss Awareness Week

Baby Loss Awareness Week is a special opportunity to bring us together as a community and give anyone touched by pregnancy and baby loss a safe, supportive and nurturing space to share their experiences and feel that they are not alone. Lots of people in this sad situation seek acknowledgement and to be asked about their babies says Anna Loach, Manager of Simplicity Funerals. Support and acknowledgement of baby loss within our community can be quite limited and this in turn means that not everyone receives the support that they may seek around this time. Due to the feedback received from families that have experienced either a loss of pregnancy or baby loss has encouraged us to start a Pregnancy and Baby Loss Support Circle. These Support Circles have been mindfully thought out as to how to create the most sacred space to honour such loss and to give the opportunity to share their stories. “It is most importantly about connection”, says Anna. “When you go through pregnancy loss or lose a baby, it can be a significant part of the healing process to connect with others that may have had a similar experience.” “The most valuable support is through connection. Connecting with others that are open to share their loss and experiences.

Anna is passionate about supporting those affected by pregnancy and baby loss, and is currently training to be a Traumatic Birth Healing Practitioner of which she hopes to be able to provide further support within our community for those affected.

The next Pregnancy and Baby Loss Support Circle will be held on Friday 4th November 2022 at Simplicity, 276b Queen Street, Richmond, 6.00pm – 9.00pm. These events are free of charge however registration is required as spaces are limited to keep the sharing intimate. Registrations can be made at aloach@simplicity.co.nz

Here’s what one of our previous attendees said:

“Thank you from the bottom of my heart for providing such a beautiful space for us all to connect and heal. I found it was something I’ve needed for a long time and to be able to take part in the group was deeply powerful. Thank you so much, Sierra.

“I cannot recommend joining this group enough. I met other parents like me who understood what it is like to live after losing a baby, and I found great strength and a sense of relief after attending. This group helped me to take a big leap forward in my healing journey, and I will forever be grateful.”

Jo Ellis

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Pharmacists understaffed and under pressure

JENNY NICHOLSON

Pharmacies in Richmond are feeling the nationwide shortage of pharmacists with Countdown Pharmacy closing their doors due to lack of staff.

Richmond Mall pharmacy owner Simon Alexander says while the pharmacy has always been busy, the last few years have put a lot more pressure on staff. This has led to the mall pharmacy shutting its doors on Sundays to give staff

a break.

However, with Countdown Phar macy closing in the meantime, Simon says closing the Richmond Mall Pharmacy on Sundays is no longer an option.

“We are even busier,” he says. “All the repeat prescriptions left at Countdown Pharmacy have been sent here.”

Simon says that while many oth er industries faced lockdowns, pharmacies have remained open throughout Covid-19 and there is

a risk of staff facing burn out.

He says the causes of the shortage is very complex. While in the past pharmacists have come in from overseas, this hasn’t occurred in the past few years. Retirements, pharmacists leaving to become vaccinators, discount pharmacies opening long hours so requiring more staff, and retirements all add to the nationwide shortage.

A Countdown spokesperson says they made the decision to close the doors of their Richmond

No solution for ‘racetrack’ railing

KATE RUSSELL

A long-term solution for the broken safety railing on Annesbrook Dr, which has been damaged and repaired 23 times in the last six years, could still be some time away.

The wooden railing in ques tion sits on the corner of An nesbrook Dr and Whakatu Dr and keeps the users of the foot path safe.

It is currently broken, however Waka Kotahi system manager for the Top of the South, An drew James, says there is no timing on when it will be fixed again, as they are looking at finding a “lasting” solution.

Between mid-December 2015 and mid-May 2022 there have been 23 incidents logged re garding it with Waka Kotahi contractors.

“Given the ongoing damage, the cost of repeated repairs, the disruption these repairs cause for residents and road users, and the associated safety con cerns, we are looking at other ways to get a lasting solution.”

Dianne George, who has been living on Annesbrook Dr since 1972, says many of the resi

dents around the area are wor ried for the safety of the foot path users.

Many are children getting to school in the morning.

“I’m concerned for their safe ty,” she says.

“Some of the railing got bro ken in January and there have been other cars that have gone through it since then. Some of the residents around here have asked me to start a petition to get it fixed.”

Dianne believes the problem is people “speeding” around the

corner onto Whakatu Dr and hitting the railing.

“It’s a real racetrack around here these days. You go from 50km to 70km too quickly around that corner. They need to drop the speed limit and make that part of the motor way 50km.”

Andrew says, as part of their investigation they are also con sidering shifting the current path to a safer location.

“Work on this is ongoing and no decisions or recommenda tions have been finalised.”

pharmacy while they recruited pharmacists for this location.

“We appreciate this will be frus trating for our customers and we’re really sorry for the incon venience,” the spokesperson says.

“We have been working with Health New Zealand officials to ensure local healthcare providers and their patients are aware of this change.”

Countdown Pharmacy Rich mond didn’t charge the $5 pre scription charge most pharma

cies charge.

Te Whatu Ora – Health New Zealand, Nelson Marlborough’s website says that many funded prescription medicines have an associated $5 co-payment that is intended to be paid for by the patient or whānau. However,

Countdown Pharmacy Rich mond absorbed that $5 co-pay ment and didn’t pass it on to their customers. There is no $5 co-pay ment on repeat items but some other charges may apply.

Charlize Adams Dixon from St Pauls School in Richmond made a fairy house at the Nelson Provincial Museum as part of Nelson Clay Week. The biennial festival celebrates contemporary ceramic art and showcases the ever-growing talent of Aotearoa’s pottery community. Educator at the museum Jolie Degaia says the school holiday workshop was a sellout and they even put on an extra day. “The thing I love the most about the sessions is that you give all the kids the same piece of clay and instructions, but what you get back is so different and unique. Everyone interprets it in their own way and that’s fantastic to see.” The workshops are a regular feature during holidays at the museum with a glow in the dark star-making workshop using plaster back in July. “It was to tie in with Matariki and was just as popular.” Photo: Jo Kent.

Waka Kotahi have residents concerned about the unsafe railing on the corner of Whakatu Dr. Photo: Kate Russell.

Motoring memorabilia to go under the hammer

JENNY NICHOLSON

Motoring memorabilia col lected over the past 20 years is going under the hammer on Saturday.

Ellis Street Garage’s Andrew and Maree Dyer’s collection has grown to over 1200 items. Now, Covid-19 related supply delays are pushing the items out the door.

“We kept them in the work shop,” Maree says.

“Now we have vehicles up on hoists waiting for parts that are slow to come into the country, so we need the extra space the collection is taking up.” She says they had one vehicle sitting on a hoist for two months. J W Auctioneers’ John Walker says some of the items for auction are scarce.

“You won’t get the chance to buy some of these items again,” he says.

He had someone from a mu seum ring, interested in tak ing the whole lot.

“I had to tell them that un fortunately we had already advertised so they had to go under the hammer.”

Interest has been shown from museums, collectors and oth

ers from both New Zealand and Australia.

Andrew says, as a child he collected stamps, as did his father. “I think collecting was bred in.” He says they were clearing his stepmother’s ga rage and saw items that he thought were common.

“Then I realised it had been years since I had seen them,” Andrew says. “That was when I started collecting although we already had a few items.”

Over the years people from rest homes, car clubs and oth er groups have taken time to look at his collection.

For Andrew, a favourite item is a fuel bowser he used as a child. “It’s still operating even though it’s a pre-1927 bowser. It was on a friend’s farm and used to fill their tractor.”

The Petrol Memorabilia and Collectors Auction is at the Drill Hall in Spring Grove, 244 Lord Rutherford Rd South, at 11am Saturday 15 and Sunday 16 October with viewing from 10am to 4pm Friday 14 Octo ber.

It’s time to put a spring in your step.

winter by relaxing

House prices in September

Tasman house prices were 1.7 per cent higher in September than this time last year, according to CoreLogic New Zealand’s House Price Index. Prices dropped 5.9 per cent when compared to the previous three months, with the average price for a house $824,017. Nelson houses averaged $812,967 in September.

Market nights for Richmond

A new weekly market will be coming to Richmond’s Sundial Square every Wednesday night starting from next week. The event, called Sundial Social, will have food trucks, live music and games for the whole family.

Community garage sale

The hugely popular garage sale which takes over neighbourhoods in Brightwater and Wakefield is back this Saturday 15 October. With multiple houses simultaneously selling second-hand goods from their properties, you can follow the route from 8am to 1pm. Visit bit.ly/BayleysGarageSale2022 for a list of locations.

Digger fire

A tanker, truck and specialist rural crew, all with firefighters from Motueka, attended a digger fire on Dehra Doon Rd on Sunday afternoon. Fire and Emergency NZ were called to the fire in a paddock at around 2.15pm and it was extinguished after an hour.

Spring into Comfort

Maree and Andrew Dyer have collected motoring memorabilia for around twenty years. Photo: Jenny Nicholson.

Community Patrol: Not all heroes wear capes

been 15 years since the Rich

Community Patrol

set up and the four founding

recently been ac

their dedication

ceremony.

Founder and team leader Marty Price was one of the volunteers who received his 15-year pin at Saxton Field and says he can’t be lieve it’s been that long.

“Looking back, it doesn’t feel like 15 years, but it is. It’s been a privi lege to work alongside the police.

Being able to serve the commu nity and know we have made a massive difference in crime pre vention makes it all worth it.”

The three other founding mem bers, Mike Gill, John Cullen and Bruce Thomason, were also pre sented with their long-service pins.

“We’ve volunteered every Friday and Saturday night for 15 years, and our team has not missed a single shift,” Marty says.

The group is made up of 22 vol unteers who patrol the local neighbourhoods to support the police and community.

“I pre-plan shifts for three months at a time. We start at 9.30pm to 2am, patrolling certain areas across Richmond, Brightwater

and Wakefield. We can go outside those zones too.”

Looking back over the last 15 years, Marty says the standout for him is that the types of crime have changed.

“Back when we started in 2007, vandalism to mailboxes and boy racers were the biggest issue, but you don’t hear of that anymore.

There used to be up to 100 racers on the roads, but now you’ll only get about 20.

“These days, it’s more smash and grabs from cars and young people getting drunk and disorderly on the streets which is the issue.”

As well as patrolling, the team recently helped out during the August flooding, clocking up 90

hours helping the Nelson Com munity Patrol and assisting with cordons and evacuations.

“That’s another thing that’s changed over time, we aren’t just out at night.

“We do market day now and the Ghost and Goblins event at Sundial Square. We even helped at Bay Dreams in the car parks

making sure people had locked their vehicles and taken valuables with them.”

Originally from Ireland in the UK, Marty says his mum worked for the police when he was grow ing up, but an injury left him un able to join the force.

“Having the support of the po lice has been significant all the way through and having them on board with us as a partnership is really good. Building a rapport with Richmond police’s Martin Tunley and Jody Barker has been invaluable.”

The RCP is independent from the police but receives regular po lice guidance, training and task ing. They attend briefings on the nights before they go out and are equipped with police radios.

“We hear what’s going on and as sist, it could be going to a crash site to man the road or a cop could be in danger, and we go along and help. We have a pur pose and it’s keeping people safe. Whoever they are.”

The RCP clocks up around 7,500km and 1,000 voluntary hours a year.

It’s part of the Community Patrols of New Zealand (CPNZ) and is one of over 150 community pa trols throughout the country, which has over 5000 volunteers.

Richmond Community Patrol founders Mike Gill, Marty Price, Bruce Thomson and John Cullen celebrate 15 years volunteering. Photo: Supplied.

Get on your e-bike and learn new skills

JO KENT

In response to the increasing popularity of e-bikes in the re gion, Tasman District Council has partnered with Charge On to offer funding for a workshop for those wanting to learn how to get the best from their bikes.

First piloted in March, the pro gramme has grown into a ful ly-fledged series of weekly work shops held in multiple locations on alternating Tuesdays and Sun days.

The course was created by the region’s highly-regarded Wheel Woman and Krankin’ Kids bike coaching programmes.

Founder Emma Bawtree says the initiative invites e-bikers to up skill and learn more about safety on a motorized bike.

“E-biking has really taken off over the last couple of years. They’re great for people who find full scale pedal biking a bit too hard on their bodies, or for commut ers looking for a better option than driving, so we really wanted to add them to our programme.”

The workshops cater for all lev els, from a beginners ‘E-ssentials’ class to a ‘PoweredUp’ class for more experienced riders.

Powered bikes have seen a partic ular resurgence in biking among older people who may have given up on traditional biking due to

health limitations.

For many it has been years since they last rode a bike, and the speed of an e-bike is a totally new experience.

Riders may need to adjust their riding style and learn new safety and maintenance skills in order to look after themselves and their new bikes, particularly if they in tend to ride in groups.

“Workshops take participants

through a number of steps, start ing with bike set-up tips, body positioning and balance, before heading out with them to explore best techniques for braking and cornering.

“More advanced sessions focus on gear use, narrow trail riding, and climbing and ascending with confidence.”

While participants learn a lot about handling their e-bike on

the road, Charge On can also help to bridge the gap between trail and mountainbike riding.

“E-bikes are a great solution for getting around suburban areas, but a lot of fun off-road too,” says Emma.

The Nelson Tasman region, clas sified as a ‘Gold Ride Centre’ by the International Mountain Bik ing Association, includes The Great Taste Trail and the Codgers

and Kaiteriteri Mountain Bike Parks. Being multi-level, these allow everyone to participate in the sport, making family outings entirely accessible.

“With an e-bike you can head out with people who are stronger rid ers than you and take full advan tage of what’s on your doorstep together,” says Emma.

“It’s a great way to keep up with the young’uns!”

Community garden hopes from local seed swap

JO KENT

A free event to encourage com munity connections and conver sations about spring gardening and organic practices is being held at Richmond library tomor row at 4pm.

Partnerships and environmen tal education officer for Tasman District Council, Prashanti Lo vegrove, says the public is invited to bring their excess veggie and flower seedlings or seeds to share. “I’ve grown sunflowers, dahlias and veggies just to donate them. But if people don’t have anything to share, and are interested in re ceiving something, they are most welcome to come along.”

It’s a free event but any cash dona tions will be gratefully received, especially by those who might want to take seedlings home but don’t have anything to swap.

“We’ll donate any money collect ed to the Germinate Collective who run the Seed Library in Nel son.”

It’s hoped that the initiative will gauge whether there is interest for a community garden in Rich mond.

“It’s not something we feel should

come from the council, so getting community groups and individu als together to participate in the seed swap will allow them to talk to us about their enthusiasm and interest in the subject.”

Currently, there is a piece of land by NMIT on Lower Queen Street opposite the Berryfields develop

ment which could be used.

“It would be great to get that up and running again as what hap pens is these places are usually run by a few people in the com munity, but when they move on or relocate, energy levels sub side, and things just get forgot ten about. It would be fantastic

if there was enough interest to resurrect a garden for food and flowers.”

Welcoming Communities Offi cer for TDC, Birte Becker-Steel, says in the run-up to the day, a few conversations were had with different community members as well as local libraries about the

various benefits of gardening, es pecially ‘social gardening’.

“Being a gardener myself I know that you always have a few spare things growing in spring. Getting together with others who are in terested in gardening is usually very helpful to share resources as well as some tips.

“Newcomers often need some advice about local growing con ditions and aren’t always that well-resourced. I am in the same situation: six months after mov ing here I’m still figuring out where to source mulch, seedlings, and other things locally.”

Any seeds or seedlings leftover from tomorrow’s event will be used on Friday 14 October for a children’s Connecting with Na ture workshop.

“The kids will make their own paper pots, plant seeds and seed lings and take their own sunflow er plant home. I’ll also have some composting worms on display for them to have a look at.”

The seed swap takes place to morrow, Thursday 13 October, at 4pm-5.30pm, followed by the kids’ event on Friday 14 October at 10.30am. Both events are free to attend at Richmond Library.

One group trying out the course at Rabbit Island. Photo: Supplied.

Tasman District Council’s Prashanti Lovegrove and Yulia Panfylova with some veggie seedlings that have been grown to swap. Photo: Jo Kent.

NRDA launch spring holiday challenge

The Nelson Regional Development Agency has released a new game for the school holidays - a spring holiday challenge - and they are en couraging families and visitors to get involved.

After launching in June this year, PLAY Nelson Tasman has seen over 1,000 locals get involved in playing various games around Nel son Tasman as a different way to experience their backyard.

The latest game includes over 50 new creative challenges, showcas ing some of the best ways to experi ence Nelson Tasman during spring. There are also challenges specific to 37 businesses in hospitality, retail, events, and tourism industries to encourage locals to support local businesses these holidays.

“We really enjoyed seeing how much fun locals had with the pre vious games so are delighted to be able to create a new game for this time of the year and continue to build the PLAY Nelson Tasman platform,” says NRDA chief execu tive Fiona Wilson.

“We encourage everyone to have a go at this new game and show their support for our local businesses.”

The challenge, which runs until 25 October, will inspire families

with ideas to get the kids out of the house and compete in fun and co lourful spring-themed challenges that will require plenty of creativity and regional roaming.

Ordering a coffee in Te Reo, voting for your favourite peanut butter spread, jumping off a jetty, joining a creative workshop, axe throwing, and watching a movie are just a few examples.

Everyone who participates has a chance to win prizes from the over $5,000 prize pool, made up of vouchers to spend at local business es, purchased directly by NRDA as part of this activity.

For more information, go to www. nelsontasman.nz/play/

Caitlin McKnight completing one of the challenges at Nelson Lakes.

Photo: Supplied.

Rotary to sponsor young people on leadership course

JENNY NICHOLSON

When Kali Neame steps into a new role as a contract manag er, she will be drawing on skills she learned at the Rotary Young Leader Awards conference last year.

Kali was one of two Richmond Rotary recipients of the award which paid for a six-day livein leadership course in Christ church.

Her motivation for applying was to become a better communica tor and leader and she says the workshops have definitely helped her.

Josh Grant was the other 2021 Richmond Rotary recipient. He says one of the event speaker’s talk on her life and success im pacted him.

“She used visualisation, imagin ing being in the boss’ chair,” Josh says.

“Now she owns her own branch of a real estate firm.”

Both Josh and Kali say they would recommend the conference.

They both encourage other young people to apply for the Rotary Youth Leadership Awards, with applications closing next month.

Kali Neame was one of Richmond Rotary’s recipients of a scholarship covering a sixday leadership course and says it has been helpful in her career.

Photo supplied.

Richmond Rotary is calling for applicants for the 2022 awards, which again will cover all costs to the conference held from 15 to 20 January 2023.

It is open to anyone aged between 18 and 25-years-old.

Over the six days, participants look at self, career, leadership, and community.

They explore how to grow and develop as a leader and how to inspire others.

Kali says there is a lot of learn ing, but also a lot of fun and team building.

“It’s supergood for networking too,” she says.

Richmond Rotary’s Debra Gibbs says they would like to hear from people who have a desire to be a young leader and have a passion to be the best they can.

“We would like applications from those people who will invest in their own growth,” Debra says. She also encourages businesses that would like to send an em ployee to apply directly to the RYLA website, which can be found at ryla.co.nz.

Applicants looking at a spon sorship from Richmond Rotary should email secretary@rich mondrotary.org.nz so an inter view can be arranged.

Applications close on 20 Novem ber 2022.

NMIT Taster Days

Kingsland Forest Park planting underway

Kingsland Forest Park will soon be transformed from a bare for estry block to native bush, with planting underway.

Kingsland Forest, on the flanks of the Barnicoat Range that forms the backdrop to Richmond, used to be a council-owned plantation forestry block which has now become a popular recreation destination for many bikers and walkers.

Public input was sought on the future of the area in 2020 to change it from a commercial for estry block to a recreational area and following feedback a plan was established which we’re now putting in place.

The Kingsland name acknowl edges the efforts of Henry and

Tom Kingsland, father and son, who were involved in the pine industry in Richmond from the 1920s.

“We are replanting a mix of na tive and permanent exotic trees, which will allow us to progres sively improve recreational tracks and facilities over time,” says a Tasman District Council spokesperson.

So far around 10,000 native trees have been planted in the reser voir creek catchment of the rec reation area.

Soon the focus will switch to wi descale weed control ahead of a big planting season next winter which will see around 36,000 natives and 15,000 exotic trees planted.

Kingsland Forest Park will be planted in native trees.

Photo: TDC.

KFC opening ‘days away’

About time. Tahuna KFC should be easier to get into.

Faace Faaoso Taliau

I really hope the high quality fit-out comes with high quality customer service and food as well, be a shame to spend all that money bringing and building another to cop the same reputation as Tahuna.

Sarah Robinson

Too dangerous.

Tom TeHeuheu

SIIICCCKKKKK.

Danni Bett

Click and collect finally, gonna be swamped for a few weeks, I bet though. Troy Jones

Hope they have traffic control in place for the first week, it’s gunna hold up traffic both ways and stop traffic at the lights turning from Salisbury Rd into Talbot St to go to the mall, Kmart, Ware house etc, accident prone for sure. As much as I’m happy Richmond has fi nally got one, the first week will be nuts.

Natalie Krammer

Those traffic lights up the road will be even more confused now if people have to wait

outside on the road to get through the drive through if it’s anything like Tahuna.

Kyle Hedley

Should have been Pak’nSave Fuel outlet.

Michael Giblin

That building has gone up faster than you can get KFC from Tāhunanui.

Simon Scowen

Yay, be darn great, hope all goes well for you all. Congrats, can’t wait. Gail Hassell

No longer have to drive to Motueka for decent chicken!

Liam Ryan

Omg, my wishes have come true!!

Unless and until I have a taste of this new KFC. Mot KFC always the best in the re gion. What’s not to like about Mot? Wesley Olea

Nelson All blacks training open to public

Better pack my boots, could be the last chance I get to impress the selectors before the end of season tour. Ian McLeod

Top of the South Island deserves more than just a training ses sion...how about a test match???

Ian Sexton

Encanto movie night

Friday 14 October, 7.30pm

Washbourn Gardens, Richmond

Family activities and Latin-American food trucks from 6.30pm followed by Disney an imation Encanto. Free entry. Wet weather date 28 October.

Speak Up! Music Festival

Saturday 15 October, 4.30pm-7.30pm

Washbourn Gardens, Richmond

A free music gig with activities and food trucks to support youth mental health. Gold coin donation.

Diwali Celebration

Sunday 16 October, 12pm-4pm

Founders Heritage Park, Nelson

Family event with street food stalls, Bolly wood music, dance and traditional cloth ing. Gold coin entry.

I actually said I hope they have this a few days ago. Yippee, bring

More importantly, is Jason Momoa still hanging out with them? Asking for a friend. Shaz Nicholls

No solution for ‘racetrack railing’

Eight times out of 10, I pass through here

I almost get T-boned at this exact point because Nelson drivers don’t seem to have two brain cells to rub together to use their indicators properly. The road’s fine, it’s just a two-lane road.

People just seem to be intentionally and/ or unintentionally inconsiderate about how to indicate where they’re actually going, but especially during peak hour or high-volume traffic. Literally countless times I’ve seen big rigs not indicate what soever through the entire roundabout. Do people have to die at that intersection or something for people to realise their in competence? Kurt Johnson

Why not put steel bollards filled with concrete or concrete in tilt slabs with steel around and in between each slab for strength. Clive Forsythe

Steel barrier instead of bloody wood, as when I was up in Kapiti someone was im paled with one of these useless wooden barriers. Should of been replaced years ago. Go NZTA again. Craig Jonasen

Put in fencing that wrecks offending vehi cles, not the fence. Dennis Goodman

Steel or concrete. Can we spend a million on consultants. Need to shut the round about for a month to install. Bring Nelson to a standstill. Sounds right. John Smith

Couple of railway irons sunk in about six foot should fix it. Pat Schwass

Why don’t they put those steel railing along there? Warren Fraser

Just remove it altogether? Surely pedestri ans wont stray onto the road from the foot path? Ben Biggs

on the burgers. Vicki Gleeson

It’s great to see school fairs happeing around the region again after many were canned due to Covid over the past couple of years. I found the Hope School Fair was the most I had enjoyed an event of this nature in a long time. There was so many interactive things for the kids to do and it was all reasonably priced. Well done Hope School! Sara Ruffell

Talking bowel conditions with Dr Omer Hajelssedig

There is no doubt that living with Inflammatory Bowel Disease (Crohn’s Disease and ulcerative colitis) can have its toll on the patient, but taking a holistic approach to managing this life-long condition can help sufferers live a normal life. We talk to leading gastroenterologist Dr Hajelssedig about what he can do to help alleviate the symptoms and burden of IBD.

Born

Sudan and trained in Qatar, Dr Hajelssedig moved to the region in 2017. Specialising in diagnostic and therapeutic endoscopy, acid reflux disease, bowel cancer screening, and anaemia, Dr Hajelssedig’s interests particularly lie in management of inflammatory bowel disease (IBD) as well as irritable bowel syndrome (IBS). “My interest in this spectrum of bowel disease has begun and kept growing since 2012 when I started my gastroenterology training. I believe that there is a lot we can do to positively impact a patient’s journey with these lifelong conditions.”

With IBD cases rising in New Zealand, Dr Hajelssedig aims to raise awareness and ensure the diagnosis of IBD is made early. “Diagnosis of IBD often isn’t easy as you really need to be sure before labelling someone with a such lifelong condition. It involves multiple blood tests and medical procedures including colonoscopy and imaging.”

IBS is a very common condition of the bowel in which the bowel structure appears to be normal, but its function is hugely disturbed causing sufferers to have a wide range of symptoms including abdominal pain, diarrhoea and constipation. Dr Hajelssedig says it is very difficult sometimes to distinguish between IBD and IBS as the symptoms are very similar.

To date, there is no cure for IBD or IBS but both conditions can be adequately managed, through a multifaceted comprehensive plan of care. “My intention is to improve the level of care to patients and provide a more holistic approach for treatment and care.” Dr Hajelssedig can provide both short and long-term treatments and individual care plans, along with ongoing advice on living with IBD and IBS.

Talk to your GP about a referral or make an appointment directly with Dr Hajelssedig through one of the Tasman Day Surgery team.

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Local History

The rise and fall of the old Foxhill Inn

ROBYN PARKES

If only walls could talk, what sto ries they could tell. Such was the case with the old Foxhill Inn, first owned by Charles Gaukroger in 1849.

Charles, his wife Mary and chil dren William, John and Eliza beth, arrived in New Zealand from England aboard the ship “Indus” in 1843 and the follow ing year moved to the rural set tlement of Foxhill.

John, born in Halifax, Yorkshire, in 1835, left New Zealand as a young man to travel to Austra lia where he spent time on Cal lan-Doon station, on the bor der of New South Wales and Queensland. While there he achieved the title of champi on shearer of Australasia with a record of shearing 222 sheep in eight hours. On returning to New Zealand, he spent a number of years in different parts of the

country, mainly Canterbury, be fore finally returning to Foxhill.

John purchased Foxhill Inn in the early 1860s and remained the owner for more than 30 years.

Disaster struck in April 1868 when it was burnt down. The same year John advertised for a tender to rebuild, with Mr John Scott being the successful appli cant.

The new inn comprised some twenty rooms and grew a repu tation within the wider Nelson community of being a quiet, comfortable hostelry, where ev ery comfort and attention could be relied on. It was the stopping place of the Nelson to Foxhill mail coaches and the starting point and terminus of the Nel son-West Coast coaches.

The tranquillity of the inn at tracted travellers, tourists, visi tors, newlyweds, and picnickers, and all spent many happy hours within its walls and grounds with

townspeople making it a regular practice to stay for the weekend.

The old rooms were a place for banquets, inquests, meetings and even the Royal visit of the Duke of Edinburgh, second son of Queen Victoria, who dined at the inn.

While John retained ownership of the inn, John Jarvis became the licensee in 1873 and fulfilled this role until 1889 when Joseph Hyde, an old Crimean veteran, took over in 1901.

In the early hours of Sept 28th, 1906, a fire broke out, took hold, and the inn was completely de stroyed with the chimneys being the only part left to mark the site of the well-known and popular hostelry. Joseph and his family got out safely but were unable to save anything beyond a few ar ticles. Unfortunately, he lost all his Crimean, Turkish, and long service medals, and military cer tificates

The inn was rebuilt on the same site in 1907 and opened under a new publican, Mr McKinnon Bain, formerly of Taranaki. Al though not so commodious as the old inn, the new hotel was a two-storey building with seven bedrooms upstairs and a dining room and private rooms down stairs, away from the bar. When John Gaukroger retired, he remained in Foxhill and lived

in a house near to the hotel un til his death on the 27th of May 1910 after becoming seriously ill. The estate was advertised for sale in February 1911 by Messer Bisley Bros. and Co and was di vided into three lots. Lot 1 being land adjoining the railway station containing 75 acres, Lot 2 being 16 acres including the inn and stables and Lot 3 being 16 acres including John’s house.

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Murder Mystery based on real-life drama at the Bay View Hotel

TRACY ALLAN

Award-winning Nelson playwright

Penny Taylor has turned the story of a real-life Nelson murder mystery into a stage show which will be per formed this week.

A cast of 16 along with a band of four musicians are coming togeth er to tell the tale of the 1874 death of Charlotte Boseley at a hotel in Wakapuaka.

The play, Malediction – The Curse of the Bay View Hotel is written by Penny and will be performed by the Histrionics.

Charlotte, the landlady of the Bay View Hotel was found dead in the hotel on 18 July. The play details her death, the surrounding trial, and the subsequent future of the tenants of the boozy establishment.

It is thought The Bay View Hotel was located on the corner of Mal vern Avenue.

Penny, a member of the award-win ning Histrionics group, has been working on the piece for 18 months.

She says she spends a lot of time reading and researching the facts, putting them in context and making sure they are representative of the era.

“I have to understand what has been said and use the language of the time,” she says of reading the in quest and trial notes.

“You can’t slip in colloquialisms.”

Malediction - The Curse of the Bay View Hotel will be performed by His trionics this Thursday, Friday and Saturday at the All Saints Church in Nelson from 7.30pm. Tickets avail able at eventfinda.

Students ready for junior theatresports comp

KATE RUSSELL

There will be no rules when secondary school students from Nelson and Tasman take the stage next week at the junior regional theatresports competition.

Budding actors from Nelson College, Garin College, Waimea College, Broadgreen Intermediate, and Nayland College will battle it out at the Nelson Musical Theatre on Tuesday, 18 October from 7pm9.30pm.

“Come along and support your favourite school - the more support, the better the team plays,” says organiser Nikkie Karki.

“Theatresports is very entertaining and you need to be clever and spontaneous to create good stories and perform interesting scenes,” she adds.

“Be entertained with funny, neverseen-before, improv scenes that the audience gets to choose the ideas for. It is all about fun and not just about winning, though.”

Nayland College student Ella Harley, 13, says this is her second year competing.

“I like the social aspect of iteveryone’s friends.”

For Nelson College Preparatory School students Tully King-Turner and Oliver Diamond, both 12, this will be their first time competing and they say they are excited about the experience.

“The thing I like about improv is that you can make stuff up on the spot,” says Tully. “And it’s really social and fun.”

The event has been supported by Nelson Creative Communities. Tickets are $10 from Eventfinda.

Barden Party returns to transform gardens into Shakespearean theatres

After a sellout 50-show season of Aotearoa New Zealand and a successful US tour across six states and a dozen venues, The Barden Party is back to bring its award-winning, rollicking musical version of Shakespeare to Kiwi audiences this summer. This time around, the talented team behind the project is showcasing The Bard’s tale of love, misunderstanding and hilarity - Much Ado About Nothing.

“We can’t wait to bring our take on this to gardens, public spaces and theatres around the country,” says director Laura Irish.

The Barden Party was born in Laura’s Nelson garden in the height of Covid restrictions as a way to keep theatre alive by bringing it directly to audiences and also giving actors work during the pandemic. The Bard + garden party concept ballooned with the cast travelling across the Top of the South and then the whole country, performing in castles, gardens, patios and theatreswinning the Dunedin Fringe Excellence Award on the way.

After the New Zealand tour, the decision was made to take the show to the United States. What followed was an incredible tour of Honolulu, St. Louis, Missouri, central Illinois, The Berkshires Massachusetts, New York City and Los Angeles.

“It was such an incredible experience and we had so much support from back in Nelson. Sharing our little Kiwi pocket of joy with another part of the world.

“It was exhilarating and exhausting but such an amazing time with some wonderful performers.”

All of the show’s original cast is back for the second season but has been expanded to a wider cast of 12.

The show itself will feature 6 performers at a time.

Laura says the show is so malleable that the cast can adapt to any space, bringing their props, instruments and costumes on the road.

Jam-packed with a talented cast, they will navigate the intertwining tales of Beatrice and Benedick, and Hero and

Claudio, as they fall in love and fight and reunite by peppering the story with pop songs fused into mostly country, folk and bluegrass-style creations with some 1950s flair.

Calling it a ‘rockabilly retelling’, Laura says the show features reimagined songs from Beyoncé, Billy Joel, The B-52s and Bruce Springsteen and Harry Styles - all arranged by Nelson-raised musical director Jake Robinson.

Bookings are now open as the crew craft a touring schedule that will take them across the whole country.

Laura is asking anyone who likes the idea of having the show performed in their own home, or hosting a Barden Party in a public venue, to get in touch so that it can be shared with as many people as possible.

“We just turn up on the day and make the magic happen.” You can book or put in an expression of interest by visiting www.thebardenparty. com or emailing hownow@ thebardenparty.com for information.

Nelson locals Mackenzie Gardner, Molly Wilkin and Aimee Borlase all return for the second season of The Barden Party. Photo: Alden Williams.

The cast of Malediction – The Curse of the Bay View Hotel will hit the stage tomorrow for three shows. Photo: Sara Hollyman.

Allied Health Professions Day

This Friday we will be celebrating Allied Health Professions Day, a chance to recognise the people working across more than 50 professions that make up the Allied Health workforce in Aotearoa and to show our appreciation for how these professions contribute to our health and disability sector.

What is Allied Health?

If you or your whānau have used the health system in Aotearoa, it’s likely you will have come into contact with our Allied Health team. This remarkable group includes a diverse range of roles covering more than 50 different professions, making up roughly a third of our health and disability workforce. Quite often, they’ll be the first point of contact for patients or others using our health system.

Some examples of Allied Health professions include:

Physiotherapists

Occupational therapists

Social workers

Speech and language therapists

Dietetics

Audiologists

Step into Spring

Promoting the benefits of walking for wellbeing

Throughout the Nelson Tasman region during October, a monthlong collection of safe, guided walks will take place covering a range of themes and purposes for a variety of audiences. Walking is easy and fun! We hope Step into Spring will spark interest, foster community spirit, and support people in developing meaningful connections. Events and activities will be hosted by community groups, organisations and individual experts. We want to make it easy for the community to get involved, so there will be a variety of activities for various activity levels, durations, and in various places. Find out how to get involved at www.stepoutnelsontasman.co.nz

Psychologists

Dental and oral health therapists

Hauora Māori workers (Māori Health workers)

Pharmacists

Medical imaging technologists (radiographers)

Anaesthetic technicians

Physiologists

Medical laboratory technicians

Phlebotomists

Orthotists

Vision and hearing testers

Health and community support workers

We encourage you to take a moment this Friday to say thank you to your Allied Health Professional for all they do to support the health and wellbeing of our community.

Local couple helping with human trafficking prevention

JENNY NICHOLSON

After a year fighting human trafficking in the Philippines, Bonnie and Nick Kempthorne were forever changed. While that was seven years ago, they still want to help and part of that is running an annual truffle fundraiser.

In November about 24,000 truffles will be made and then rolled by volunteers, all to raise money for Global Impact, an organisation that helps with hu man traffic prevention through education and awareness.

During their year in the Philip pines Nick and Bonnie talked to groups including schools, villages, and Rotary. One way they were able to educate was by running family days. The offer of free health and dental care was the incentive that drew people to the village and from there they were able to talk on how to stay safe and how to recognise if you are being lied to or coerced into a dangerous situation.

Bonnie says they met with peo ple who had been trafficked and their real-world stories helped people to see that trafficking was happening in their city. Although it is hard to measure prevention, Bonnie did hear from two girls who were very likely saved by the Global Im pact leaflet they were given.

Recruiting organisations in the Philippines require registration with the government. Global Impact handed out 10,000 flyers at a festival with an 0800 num ber where people could check to see if the people recruiting them were an officially-sanc tioned business or not.

“The two girls had paid about $3,000 US to a person trying to recruit them,” Bonnie says.

“They checked the number on the flyer, and it wasn’t registered. While they lost their money, that was nothing compared with what could have happened. They were edu cated girls in their late teens. It can happen to anyone.”

With about 500 kg of truffle mix to be processed each year, Bonnie is thankful to Fresh Choice in Rich mond who allow them to use their equipment.

“We use their in dustrial mixer and their baker has been a big help guiding us through the process.”

Rolling day will

see volunteers in hair nets and gloves, sitting around ta bles chatting while rolling and bagging the truffles. The exact quantity depends on orders re ceived. Businesses, churches, and individuals are all able to order by emailing truffles.nel son@gmail.com. Truffles will be rolled at St Barn abas Church hall on 25 and 26 November.

Murchison’s fire chief

DARREN CRAWFORD

Brian Sara won’t say how long ago, but his uncle used to be the fire chief and asked Brian if he would like to join.

“I might join – yeah,” was Brian’s reply.

He says nothing more happened until one particular day when the fire siren sounded.

“The fire truck stopped at my work on the way to the fire and uncle said ‘still want to join? Jump in’, so I did!” Brian says.

Brian spent many years away from Murchison, returning recently to find that the brigade could do with some help so he thought ‘yeah, it would be a good thing to do’. He says the brigade had reason able numbers but needed some di rection, there were a lot of young members, so succession planning was a key to ensuring success, as well as refreshing his own skills to enable him to mentor younger members.

“Refreshing my skills took me to the National Training Centre where I completed the Station Of ficer and Volunteer Executive offi cer courses which proved physical ly and mentally demanding.”

Fire and Emergency were very supportive, and Brian says even though it was challenging, he real ly felt the support was there.

When asked about the changes he notices now compared to when he joined, Brian says that the equip ment and support from Fire and Emergency is much better than it used to be.

Brian has held many roles within Government agencies and execu tive positions which demanded a safety focus.

Safety has become a part of Brian’s

life, so much so that he jokes his family call him ‘safety Sara’ a han dle that his Son (who is also a bri gade member) now has too.

When asked what his most chal lenging call has been, Brian re sponds quickly “Friday night.”

He’s referring to a challenging and sad event not too long ago where a home was destroyed by fire.

“I guess I am critical of my own performance and the fact that we were unable to save the house due to a lack of water supply, I felt quite helpless.”

It’s clear that Brian has high expec tations of himself and sets his own bar very high, something that is very fortunate for the community of Murchison and its brigade as it sets a standard for others to aspire to and improves the service deliv ery to the community.

The brigade has been successful in recruiting more members and are planning for succession, they have people nearing the end of their fire service, so are always looking for new members.

Brian says the brigade is positive, active, and motivated, the comrad ery has improved massively, it’s an exciting time for the Murchison Brigade.

There is a real honesty within the brigade, Brian says, members have honest conversations in a non-threatening way.

“We are all wanting to learn and improve.”

When Brian describes his aspira tions for the Murchison communi ty it’s simple to him.

“I want to reduce the amount of fires and calls – I really don’t want to see anyone in our community get hurt, but if it does happen, we respond to them in a professional manner.”

Nick Kempthorne at the last truffle rolling. Photo: Supplied.

Located in the heart of paradise, Golden Bay Holiday Park sits conveniently nestled halfway between Farewell Spit and the Abel Tasman National Park. O ering plenty of sites, apartments, and cabins throughout the spacious grounds, peace and quiet are plentiful in the stunning rural location.

Bounded by bush and pasture, with a river meandering down one side and fronted by its own private beach, there is no street noise or streetlights to interrupt the natural setting. Managers Pete and Donna Hartley say the holiday park is safe and secure for families with young ones, with beach entry only accessible via the campground.

“ e park was once a farm and is mostly made up of level areas suitable for camping and parking motorhomes and caravans. Where the stream meets the sea is a safe place for toddlers to play and swim. It is part of the larger Tukurua Beach which only has public access at its southern end 2 km away. It is a safe swimming beach which rarely has big surf and never has rips.”

Contact Golden Bay Holiday Park on 03 525 9742 or email goldenbay.holiday@ gmail.com “Come join us in Paradise.”

Join the locals at e Beached Whale Restaurant & Bar and enjoy true Kiwi hospitality in a casual, relaxed, dining and bar environment. With a full à la carte menu in the restaurant, and famous wood- red pizzas, e Beached Whale caters for both eat-in and takeaway diners. Owner Anthony Jones says, “Enjoy a drink from our fully stocked bar, and make sure you sample one of our delicious local wines.”

Famous for its live music and fun atmosphere, e Beached Whale also has a pool table, 50” screens for live sports, themed entertainment nights, and pub quizzes. “Come to Kaiteriteri and experience the Beached Whale and while you’re here why not book yourself a stay at the Kaiteriteri Beach Lodge, conveniently located within walking distance of the restaurant and with family-style rooms to suit all budgets and needs. Best of all, the Lodge is just a 50 metre walk to one of the best beaches in New Zealand, Kaiteriteri Beach.”

Hidden from the bustle of the beachfront but close enough for a walk on the beach, or a boat trip up the Abel Tasman National Park, contact stay@kaiterilodge.co.nz for more information.

If you’re looking for somewhere to hold your end-of-year func tion or staff Christmas party, look no further than Cable Bay Adventure Park – Nelson’s num ber one adventure destination. Our park is set amongst 400 hectares of regenerating native forest, boasting stunning views over Cable Bay, Delaware Bay, and D’Urville Island. Our main attraction is the Skywire – one of the world’s longest flying fox ex periences. Journey on 3.2km of slacked cable soaring high over the valley floor. Other big drawcards to the park include our guided quad bike tours, paint

ball matches, mountainbiking and bespoke team building ex periences. We have two stun ning venues to offer, our Skywire Café, situated at 300m in eleva tion, and our Base Café. Both are licenced until late with different catering options available for all group sizes. We are happy to build custom packages to suit all groups including a combination of different activities, transport, catering and more. Get in touch with our team for more infor mation or, for a packaged quote deal, you can email us at; info@ cablebayadventurepark.com or call us on 03 545 0304.

Greenacres Golf Club is a NZ top 40-rated course set in the beautiful Waimea Inlet, with magnificent parkland scenery and stunning water views.“We’re a friendly and relaxed club, and we ensure that golf is afford able for everyone,” says manager Brendon Whitley. “Over the summer break we’re a popu lar destination for visitors of all abilities and ages. Our mission is to provide every golfer with a positive and memorable golf ing experience, and our experi enced team ensure that every one receives a genuinely warm welcome.” The club has a vibrant

membership and there are some great summer and longer- term membership specials running.

“We have specials for ladies, for new members, and a junior/parent summer combo” says Brendon. She Loves Golf is a fun workshop for ladies new to golf, it runs periodi cally through the year and includes coaching, a muffin and coffee at the café, and a few holes, all for free. Greenacres wants to promote fami ly golf, and is offering a Junior/Par ent (caregiver) Special to the end of March 2022. “It’s a great way to bond over summer and introduce your child to golf.” says Brendon.

“We also have free club hire avail able for this.” Another special is for New Members, they can be mem bers from Dec 2022 to March 2024 and pay for only 12 months. That’s up to 4 months free.

“Golf’s popularity is booming in NZ, it’s a game for all ages and is one of the world’s healthiest

sports,” says Brendon. “It’s a great way to stay active in a beautiful outdoor setting, boost physical and mental health, and to socialise and meet people.”

The café at Greenacres Golf Club has a delicious range of food avail able for players and visitors. “We’re also Friends of the Great Taste Cycle Trail which runs close by, a number of cyclists drop in to enjoy the tranquil surroundings”, says Brendon. “The Waimea Inlet is beautiful, and it’s a very important habitat for migratory birds and rare and endangered species.”

Greenacres Golf Club offers eve rything required for a great day of golf. A top-rated course, spec tacular scenery, affordable prices, friendly atmosphere, and great facilities. The club is conveniently located on Best Island, on the out skirts of Richmond. To find out more, visit www.greenacresgolf club.co.nz

Greenacres Golf Club

Nelson orienteers haul in the medals

JACK MALCOLM

Nelson’s young orienteers have returned from their Australian tour with an almost neck-strain ing amount of silverware.

A team of six local racers were se lected as New Zealand represen tatives to compete in the Austra lian Orienteering Championship Festival near Melbourne.

Day one of racing saw Zefa Fa’avae finish second in the Vic torian Middle Distance Champi onships, with sister Tide Fa’avae finishing fourth in her division and Eddie Swain finishing sixth.

The second day of racing saw Zefa improve to the top of the podium in the M20E grade of the Austra lian Middle Distance Champi onships, winning comfortably in tricky terrain.

Tide also podiumed, with a third place in the W16A, while Eddie Swain and Riley Croxford fin ished 6th in the M16A and M20E grades, respectively.

Zefa says it was a difficult race, being the first time he had en countered gold mining on a map

before.

“There were a lot more features you wouldn’t see naturally (on the map).

“The gold mining and rocky fea tures were quite cool, it was defi nitely the hardest map we were going to run on.”

He says of the nine races he en tered, this was the one people were most likely to get lost on. Any little mistake would have cost him the win, but he says the terrain suited him.

“In orienteering, we have a say ing, ‘whoever makes the least mistakes wins’, and I made pretty much no mistakes.”

“My navigation in that terrain is better than most and I can run fast over the rocky ground.”

Zefa then finished second in the senior boys division of the sprint race, ahead of Riley Croxford in 11th and Eddie Swain in 12th.

In the senior girls, Tide finished eighth and Anya Murray finished 17, while Lani Murray came 20th in the junior girls.

Zefa was back on the top perch with a win in the Australian

Schools Long Distance Champi onships in the senior boys divi sion.

In the Australian Sprint Distance Championships, Eddie finished third in the M16A, Zefa fifth in the M20E, Anya seventh in the W18A, Tide eighth in the W16A and Riley ninth in the M20E.

The final individual race of the competition saw Eddie, Zefa and Tide improve to third in their re spective divisions of the Austra lian Long Distance Champion ships, with Lani finishing ninth, Riley 11th and Anya 12th.

The group also found success in the team relays, with Eddie part of the winning M16A New Zea land team, while Zefa and Riley finished second in the M20E NZ relay team and Tide and Lani’s teams came in for second and third overall in the W16A.

In the Australian Schools Relay Champs, Riley won silver with the NZ Hārua and Zefa won bronze with NZ Karahiwi.

Zefa says he had high hopes of doing well as one of the best rac ers in the country.

“I thought I’d be in the top group, but I didn’t expect to do that well.

“It was really fun. There were, like, 40 New Zealanders going over together.”

He says with the long-distance event being the one that everyone

wants to win, he was happy to get the result.

“The long is, like, the main event.

“I prefer the mid (distance) to the long, which is a bit easier and longer.

“The mid is fast and technical.”

Fisher-Black unsatisfied despite a world title

JACK MALCOLM

Niamh Fisher-Black was disap pointed with a 12th place at the 2022 UCI Road World Champi onships, a performance that was good enough to earn her the U23 world title.

Coming into the last leg of the race, she’d placed herself almost perfectly as a member of the lead pack with the knowledge that she was a good sprinter, but wasn’t

able to climb the order.

“I made some mistakes which cost me the final sprint.”

While she didn’t manage to break into the top 10 of the elite race, she was the only U23 cyclist in the pack, clinching the world ti tle and the rainbow jersey that accompanies it. After breaking her collarbone in August, she says there was doubt if she should even go to Australia to race in the world champs having struggled at

her last race.

“I was still not completely re covered from my injuries, so af ter that I felt that I had to lower my expectations for the world champs.

“More than anything, I was sim ply happy to be back racing at a good level again and then to pull on the rainbow jersey at the end is a feeling like no other, it makes all the harder days worth it.”

Added to the strain was the fact

Niamh had funded her own way there to compete, saying Cycling New Zealand often falls short of recognising the potential of their athletes to achieve.

“In honesty, yes, it is frustrating to have to self-fund such an event, especially when I did stand a good chance at winning rainbow bands there. At the end of the day, this is my chosen profession, and like any other profession it can some times come at costs. I paid for this

trip myself as,importantly, it is a race I wanted to do and I believed I could do well there. “

From starting track cycling as a Cycling Nelson member to join ing up the Tasman Wheelers and Nelson Mountain Bike Club, Nia mh says she has a lot of people to thank for their help along the way. She has ambitions of return ing to the world champs to claim an elite rainbow jersey, “the ulti mate prize in cycling”.

Zefa Fa’avae stands on the top step of the podium after winning the Australian Schools Champs Senior Boys title, having already won the M20E Australian Middle Distance Championship title earlier in the week. Photo: Supplied.

New Milestone Homes Top of the South Speed way president, Wayne Russ, has his sights set on a bumper season of racing after several years of Covid disruptions. He and the Nelson Speed way committee have been busy over the win ter months planning a for a big season ahead. There're plenty of new cars and drivers ready to spin some laps, while a couple of iconic drivers have switched cars and classes. The return of SNZ championships will see four South Island titles contested over the season while a few old favourites like the Coca-Cola fireworks, Demo lition Derby and Kids bike race also appear in the calendar. The club have been busy be hind the scenes, online ticket booking now an option via the club web site, an easy and convenient way of purchasing tickets prior to race night. Junior memberships are again on offer with plenty of fun events being planned throughout the season. The new race recording system has been installed, MyLaps is an international race system that everyone can access with live tim ing or checking individual driver results from around the country. The “Speedhive” web page has an encyclopaedia of information that driv ers and fans can use, lap times, fastest laps and driver history at your fingertips. The season will start with the A D Bridge and Sons “Trackman Trophy night” on October 15th, all grades con

testing their respective trophies, it's always very competitive to claim honours on opening night.

The Coca-Cola fireworks night on Nov 5th is supported by Hearne racing, it's Nelson’s only major fireworks display and it continues to daz zle up the night sky. The “Racing for the Kids” Child Cancer Foundation night is also part of the evening’s events with the Kids bike race a chance to pedal a lap around the Clay Oval. GTR De velopments Stockcar Summer Slam will provide a chance for the boys and girls to test out their bumpers. Former Production Saloon driver Zoe Connolly makes her club de but in her 17n machine, Riley Eathorne could be another as he started to enter tain the crowd last year in his debut season.

The Express Lube 30-lap Streetcar race always has a surprise or two. The Collision Cen tre Sprint Car Sunshine Classic will be the club's first double-header weekend, on December 9th and 10th. “War of the Wings” champion Connor Rangi will have his work cut out with a couple of new drivers making their debuts, former 2nz Super Stock champion and off-road racer Dale McKenzie in behind a Kevin Freeman car, and former T.Q. driver Cambell McManaway in his Cando Fishing Sprint car, along with Alicia Hill and Steven Taylor. A local car on the podium is looking very good once again. The festive season will provide a bit of Xmas

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The Super Saloons get to make the clay fly in the A.T. Electrical Xtreme Dirt Series on January 21st with some of the best cars in the country including 7x South Island title holder Ian Burson who is hoping to do well at his home track. It is the final round of the series which will be raced over a busy two weeks of racing around the up per South Island. Local pride is at stake with the Polar Fishing Gear club championships on Feb ruary 11th - getting one-up on your mates is al ways key in the club rooms afterwards, plus you get to be on next season’s calendar.

The first of the four South Island Championships kicks off with the Harper Building Super Stock title on February 18th. Brett Nicholls has pur chased the Anthony McKenzie car, can he add to his two titles or will Alex Hill steal the show after winning here last time. Former NZ Stock car champion Ben Smith might be too good in the new Higgins/Smith/Frost machine.

Thelin Construction presents the South Island Super Saloon title on February 25th, this will be Ian Burson’s last chance to grab a record 8th ti tle before retiring, it’s the one he really wants but there are plenty of top drivers who will test him to the limit. It’s a big year of Super Saloon rac ing in the South Island. The mayhem on March 4th could be the Trinder Engineers South Island Stockcar title, which is always brutal in the final heats, teamwork and alliances are tested, taking the title home to your home club means every thing, being runner-up isn’t an option.

The PTS Super Stock Stampede was off the charts last year, a moving of dates for this double-head er weekend to March 17/18 should free up a few more cars. The epic win by Brett Nicholls last year had the crowd on the edge of their seats and top names from around the country should make the weekend a must see along with Scott Smith Transport Ministock Mania it’s the only place to be on that weekend, bigger than Bathurst!

The Tasman Auto Electric South Island Street Stock Title could be one of the biggest events of the season, The NZ title is in Blenheim at Xmas, this title on April 1st isn’t for fools, it’s just as im portant to many of the drivers as the NZ title. A chance to settle some old scores or putting your car on the line to back up a club-mate, this meet ing will have more twist and turns than a grandmaster’s chess match.

The season wraps up with the Stuart Drummond Easter Extravaganza on Sunday 9th April, a last chance to spin some laps, grab a trophy or sneak one of those paybacks in, you never know what will unfold, an earlier start at 5pm. Race meetings kick-off at 6pm with public gates opening at 5pm. You can visit the drivers before and after meetings, many have posters and shirts for sale plus the club runs the track Shack II which has a variety of products for sale plus jun ior membership forms. There’s plenty of food to choose from and you can tune into the commen tary if you have an FM radio device at the track.

The club have left the ticket prices unchanged, from last year with everything else going up, its great to see the cost of seeing speedway hasn’t. You can contact the club by their website, www. nelsonspeedway.co.nz or the Facebook page Nel son Speedway association.

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Kevin takes on the biggest obstacle

JACK MALCOLM

Kevin Ford is still a kid at heart.

The ability to climb, swing and scramble over whatever’s in front of him has seen Kevin attend three Obstacle Course Racing (OCR) world championships.

Last month he travelled to Ver mont, in the north-eastern Unit ed States, for the latest instal ment that saw competitors racing around a skiing and mountain biking resort, as one of two New Zealanders who qualified for the event.

He says it gets harder every year, with this year’s premier race, the 15km, having 40 obstacles and over 1000 metres of vertical as cent and descent to contend with.

“It’s a good thing seeing the pros fail at it too, it doesn’t make you feel as bad,” says Kevin.

With the eventual winner coming in with a time of just over oneand-a-half hours, Kevin finished the race with a non-completion time of 3:33.09.

The result was good enough for seventh in his category, for ath letes aged 50-54, and within the top 100 overall.

Each race, competitors start with a band around their wrist which is cut off if they fail any of the ob stacles, allowing them to still fin

ish despite missing the chase for a podium place.

“Definitely, the first goal is to cross the finish line. The second is to keep my band.

“Unfortunately, I didn’t complete any events with a band.

“You can try (an obstacle) as many times as you want, but you’re spending time and getting more tired.”

There are five events across the week, with 100m, 3km, 15km, re lay races and a 5km charity open, with Kevin one of the few com petitors who raced in everything.

Now 53-years-old, Kevin says his love for the sport came about by happenstance when he was tasked with building the course for the Wairua Warriors obstacle race.

He laughs when he recounts how his bosses at Fitzgerald Con struction trusted him to build the structures that could challenge, but still accommodate, hundreds of competitors on the day.

His love for the sport has seen his backyard transform into a play ground of training equipment and obstacles.

An old trampoline frame has been converted into a wall climb, his carport has monkey bars in the roof, and a massive 4.2 metre ‘warped wall’, inspired from the

Kevin Ford’s backyard is littered with obstacles that he’s slowly built up by himself to help with training, including a massive 4.2 metre ‘warped wall’ he is yet to conquer.

show Ninja Warrior, dominates his backyard.

While obstacle racing and ‘ninja’ share similarities, Kevin says they are very different in practice.

“Ninja is not my scene, even though when you look around, it looks like it. OCR has a lot more running involved … and it isn’t one person going, then you have to reset the obstacles.”

With 29 different obstacles dot ted around his backyard, he says

Photo: Jack Malcolm.

there are always additions be ing made as he goes to different events and becomes inspired to build something new.

“I’ve seen what didn’t work for me over there, and that’s what we’re working on. Grip, strength and endurance.”

Kevin trains eight times a week, getting training programmes from his partner Jules Kelly, a personal trainer.

“I have to race against all ages,

so I have to up my game to beat these young guys.”

With OCR confirmed to be in the 2028 Olympics, Kevin and Jules both say they are eager to contin ue growing the sport around the country.

“We’re keen on growing the sport in the area and hoping to open more venues,” says Jules.

“And to have a national points system set up. . . to help you rep resent New Zealand,” adds Kevin.

Cricket season underway

Nelson Cricket Association’s premier grade kicked off on Saturday with a series of unpre dictable results after round one was washed out the previous week.

Last season’s unbeaten team, NBS Athletic Col lege Old Boys, fell for just 97 as they were dealt defeat by Waimea Toi Toi United Tigers (200/9, 50 overs).

Jonty Raxworth notched up a handy 73 for Stoke/Nayland as they beat Nelson College by 221 and Whakatu fell just short, losing by two runs to Motueka/Wanderers after being bowled out with 14 balls remaining.

NBS Athletic College Old Boys

2021/2022 TPL: Winners. NCA 50 over: Win ners. Twenty20: Winners.

Players In: Hamish Blomfield (Australia), Matt Eden (Auckland), Josh Simpson (Christchurch)

Players Out: Reuben Smith (retired), Jonty Raxworthy (Stoke-Nayland), Brady Barnett (Wolves), Kevin Dsouza (Auckland), Aravinda Panditaratne (Auckland)

NBS ACOB will be tasked with the difficult job of backing up last season’s unbeaten run. Their depth will be tested this season with the retirement of 100-plus match veteran, and frontline seamer, Reuben Smith, and the trans fers of leading batsman Jonty Raxworthy and former First-Class player Brady Barnett.

Representative talisman Oliver Jones-Allen will be at the helm again, and there will be opportu nities for others to step up to fill the void left by outgoing player movement.

Car Company Stoke-Nayland

2021/2022 TPL: 4th. NCA 50 over: Run ner-Up. Twenty20: 4th.

Players In: Jonty Raxworthy (ACOB), Ryan du Plessis (South Africa), Lucca Hemingway (Nel son College)

Players Out: Sean Neal (Wolves)

Car Company Stoke Nayland will be looking to improve on what, by their standards, was a dis appointing season, and were quick to add for mer representative coach Ryan Edwards to right the ship. Helping Ryan’s cause is the addition of last season’s Player of the Year, Jonty Raxworthy, hard hitting South African Ryan du Plessis and promising gloveman Lucca Hemingway. Skipper Dylan Eginton will lead the team again as representative duties will test their player stocks this season, with a handful of players in the initial Nelson squad.

Taylors Contracting Wolves (Motueka/Wanderers)

2021/2022 TPL: 3rd. NCA 50 over: Sixth. Twenty20: Runner-Up.

Players In: Brady Barnett (ACOB), Jack White (Northamptonshire), Sean Neal (Stoke-Nay land), Liam Hobbs (Motueka Seconds), Justin Hobbs (Motueka Seconds)

Players Out: Harsh Visavadiya (Christchurch), Craig Hampton (retired)

Taylors Contracting Wolves have been active in the off-season, with representative coach Brady Barnett heading back to his Motueka roots in a player/coach capacity.

He has gone about assembling a team that will be around when the whips are cracking, some thing that will bring excitement to both Motue ka and Wanderers clubs, boasting the most exciting arrival in the league in the form of En

glishman Jack White.

Jack returns to the club as a regular in the Northamptonshire First Class set-up where he had 55 wickets at an average of 24.81 and best bowling performance of 9/98 for the match, just a fortnight ago.

Nelson City New World Wakatu

2021/2022 TPL: Runner-Up. NCA 50 over: Fourth. Twenty20: Fifth.

Players In: Damian Aitken (University)

Players Out: No notable omissions

Wakatu are coming off one of their most con sistent seasons in recent times, making it to the final of the Tasman Premier League in skipper Bud Jacksons’ first season in charge.

One of the key aspects to their success was the performance of seamers Noah Hassan and Nibu Jose who took 61 wickets between them. This year Nibu being set to miss the bulk of the sea son as he heads back to India.

Representative spinner Matthew O’Sullivan will again be vice-captain and will get through plen ty of overs of his right arm off break in between his Nelson commitments.

This consistent club have managed to keep a settled squad for yet another season and will be looking to add to some recent finals appearanc es and turn them into silverware.

Waimea Toi Toi United Tigers

2021/2022 TPL: Seventh NCA 50 over: Third.

Twenty20: Third.

Players In: Paul Elimger (Bay of Plenty), Will Bixley (Nelson College), Flynn Day (Nelson College)

Players Out: Billy Powick (season off), Daniel Endersby (summer away).

Waimea Toi Toi United emerged at the end of last season as a vastly competitive team, and their patience with the development of young talent is looking to pay dividends in the seasons ahead.

Experienced all-rounder Sam Baxendine is at the helm again in a captain/coach role, and has also returned to the Nelson Representative squad; he’ll share the captaincy with popular teammate Jack Aldridge as they look to contin ue developing a young and exciting team. The Tigers will again give plenty of opportunity to their young talent, while trying to take the next step as a unit, aiming to play more con sistent cricket and compete for regular trophies.

Nelson College 1st XI

2021/2022 TPL: Eighth. NCA 50 over: Fifth. Twenty20: Sixth.

Players In: No notable additions

Players Out: Lucca Hemingway (Stoke-Nay land), Will Bixley (WTTU Tigers), Flynn Day (WTTU Tigers).

Nelson College line up again for another sea son in the Premier competition under the tu telage of coach Jon Routhan, who is expected to slot into the top order when available. With another group of older players graduating from the College programme, there will be oppor tunities for others to emerge and make a name for themselves at a Premier level. With a settled line-up of reliable players, it looks like there will be some more consistency from Nelson College this year. They continue to do a good job of be ing competitive year on year and feeding play ers to other clubs as players leave the college, playing a big role in the sport in the district.

Fishing

The new season has started

YOLANDE JEFFARES

It is great to be back for an other year of fishing, fishy tales and comradery.

Despite an ominous forecast, Nelson turned on good weath er for the pre-season open day. The kids were able to enjoy the bouncy castle and prac tice their casting in the cast ing competition where they needed to cast onto targets laid out on the green to win goodie bags.

If the skills on display were anything do go by, the adults might have some stiff compe tition this year. Our wonderful sponsors will be introduced throughout the season – with their generous support, there were some very happy prize winners after the lucky draw.

Maritime NZ, Nelson Coast

guard and MPI fisheries rep resentatives took the time to share a wealth of resources and knowledge and the sausage siz zle was popular as always. It was a pleasure to welcome new members, old and young.

For those not familiar with Dawnbreakers Fishing Club, it is a family orientated fish ing club that welcomes fish ers of all levels of experience.

Social days are held monthly and there are a number of trips away throughout the season.

The Snapper Cup, a standalone fishing tournament, will be in March 2023. We have a growing Kayak Fishing section for those who prefer to paddle.

For further information you can go to the club website: dawnbreakers.co.nz

Above: MPI fisheries representatives

a wealth of resources at the Dawnbreakers Open Day.

The kids practicing in the casting

Fishing gear from Deep Blue,

Rugby Winger Macca Spring er has signed with the Crusaders until 2025 following a breakout season with the Tas man Mako. The former Waimea College player now plays club rugby for Waimea Old Boys and was named a development player for the Crusaders last year, which continued into this season as part of the Crusaders Acad emy. The 19 year old scored eight tries this season for the Mako, while making 328 run ning metres and seven line breaks.

Photo: Evan Barnes/ Shuttersport.

Sports awards

Nominations for the TSM Nelson Sports

Awards remain open until 19 October. The awards recognises outstanding performances and contributions, with this year’s event mov ing to an online virtual presentation.

The awards ceremony will be launched on Fri day 2 December at 7pm via the Nelson App, on the Sport Tasman Facebook page and the Sport Tasman website.

Rugby

Nelson College’s number 8 Matt Lowe has been selected for the New Zealand Schools rugby team, while Tylah Blake, Sione Mafi and Nele soni Malaulau were named in the New Zealand U18 Barbarians team.

The teams will play later this week in the New Zealand Under 18 Quadrangular Tournament, which includes New Zealand Maori U18 and Fiji Schools.

The Crusaders Junior XV was also named last week, with Matt, Tylah, Sione and Nelesoni joined by Hennie Fa’avae and Timoci Sauria.

All Blacks

The All Blacks will be in town this Thursday for an opening training session at Trafalgar Park. Doors open to the public from 8:30am and will run until 10am, with the team preparing for their upcoming Northern Hemisphere tour.

10-for-10

NBS Rescue Helicopter Appeals 10-for-10 chal lenge has started. Film yourself doing 10 push ups, post it to social media with the hashtag #NBS10for10 and NBS will donate $10 to the cause.

Speedway Milestone Homes Top of the South Speedway kicks off this weekend with the Trackman Tro phy Night and a full race program of events. The first green flag of the season drops at 6pm with Superstocks, Stockcars, Streetstocks, Su per Saloons, Productions, TQ’s, Sidecars, Youth Ministocks Quarter Midgets all in the mix.

Community Notices

MONDAYS

FRESH FOCUS NELSON SERIES 2: Flying High.

October: Kirsten Roesgaard-Mathiesen. The Brook Waimārama Sanctuary. An extraordinary eco-haven close to Nelson’s CBD. Kirsten will intro duce you to a world which is the largest South Is land fenced Sanctuary for endangered plants & creatures. At the Elim Christian Centre. email: ffnel son2021@gmail.com 24 October – Labour Day

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TUESDAYS

NELSON 50+TUESDAYWALKING GROUP

October 18. Brook Sanctuary. Meet at 10am at Brook Sanctuary Carpark. Ph: Ros 021 645501 or Melanie 021 2564202

RICHMOND TENNIS CLUB - Gladstone Road so cial hit for members and non-members Tuesday evenings. All levels of ability welcome. 6.30pm on wards. Contact 0274872480

STEP INTO SPRING WELLBY WALKING & TALKING CAFÉ Tuesday 18th October, Mc Cashins, Stoke. Talking Café 10am-11.30am. Meet earlier, 9.30am for a short walk www.wellby.org.nz 03 5467681.

WEDNESDAYS

BEGINNERS MEDITATION CLASS Wednesday mornings 9.30 to 11pm Beginners Meditation Class Chandrakirti Centre Sunrise Rd, Upper Moutere 035432021 or meditate@chandrakirti.co.nz All welcome .

STEP INTO SPRING WELLBY WALKING & TALKING CAFÉ – Wednesday 19th October, Motueka Library.Talking Café 10am-11.30am. Meet earlier, 9.30am for a short walk www.wellby.org.nz 03 5467681

PILATES IN RICHMOND TERM 4 Multi level Pilates classes suitable for both experienced and beginner students starting Wednesday Oct 19 11:30am & 5:30pm. Enrolments essential. Meet ing-room, Richmond Town Hall, Cambridge St. Contact Sue sue@suewilson.kiwi.nz 0292 813 735 FaceBook Classical Pilates with Sue POSITIVE AGEING SOCIAL AND ACTIVITY GROUPS in Stoke. Could you volunteer to help on aWednesday? Please phoneTrish 2655224 CAKE DECORATORS meet Wednesday evening on 19 October. We are creating an edible wafer pa per flower. New members are welcome. Contact Desiree 0276302359

CENTRAL GARDEN CLUB Meets second Wednesday of each month 1.30pm at the Meth odist Church Hall, Neale Ave STOKE. Guest Speakers and Afternoon tea. New Members Most Welcome. Contact Bob or Lynn ph;5418468 mem

THURSDAYS

WAKEFIELD ART GROUP All levels of interest welcome. Meet Thursdays at Wakefield Com munity Hall, Supper Room. 10 Whitby Way, Wakefield. 9.30 – 12.00, $4 session tea/coffee provided contact Alison 5418822

NELSON BAYS HARMONY CHORUS – we are a friendly group of women singers who en

DEADLINE:

joy barbershop style harmonies. Enjoy singing? Why not visit one of our rehearsals? We meet every Thursday evening at Club Waimea. Check out our website www.nelsonharmony.org.nz and/or phone Carole, 027 436 0910.

FREE RICHMOND LIBRARY EVENT SEED & SEEDLING SWAP, Thursday 13th October 4pm-5.30pm. Bring your excess seeds and seed lings to share and swap with the community. Plenty of plants for everyone. Contact Prashanti. lovegrove@tasman.govt.nz for more informa tion

RICHMOND LADIES FRIENDSHIP CLUB: meet monthly 9.45am on the 1st Thursday of month at Church of Christ building, Croucher St. Welcome to all ladies looking for friendship, fun & fellowship with other women. Lunch optional after at local cafes for chance to chat. Interesting guest speakers & an outing during the month. Ph Marion 544 4833 or Joan 544 1854.

TAI CHI IN RICHMOND: Thursdays 10am11:30. Stillness, breath, movement. Quiet Heart Tai Chi, Holy Trinity Church, Dorset Street. Dona tion. Contact Julie, email grannyjulie11@gmail. com Ph 027 646 3066. All welcome

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

RICHMOND CREATIVE FIBRE Meets at Birch wood Hall, Richmond Showgrounds. 9.30am 2nd, 3rd & 4th Thursdays of the month. Come & meet others who enjoy working with fibre. Phone 5443315 (Sandra).

FRIDAY

FRIDAYS

WIDOW AND WIDOWERS GROUP to meet for lunch at midday at “The Bach” (Turf Hotel, Stoke) on Friday 14th October. Phone Marga ret 027 2600 748.

SATURDAYS

WAIMEA HARRIERS Sprig + Fern Mapua 10k run and walk Saturday 15th October. Everyone and all abilities welcome. See website for details. Queries 0223729432.

STOKE METHODIST MARKET, church grounds

Saturday 15 October, 9.00 am to noon, in hall if raining. Phone 927 1630 to book site. Supporting Nelson Hospital Chaplaincy and LifeLinc. CAKE DECORATORS all day workshop Saturday 15 October. Creating a sugar paste Christmas Fire place with a Christmas tree and sugar decorations. Contact Desiree 0276302359

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

SUNDAYS

HIGGINS HERITAGE PARK 222 Pigeon Valley Rd, Wakefield - Sunday 16 October open day, museum sheds and park activities, great picnic area, model trains, & bush rail jigger rides 10am-3pm. www.hig ginsheritagepark.co.nz

WAIMEA MUSIC CLUB meets at Methodist church hall Neale Ave Stoke on 16th Oct at 1 15 p m .Ph Jim 5449446 Pat 5445766

IN GENERAL

NELSON RAILWAY FOUNDERS PARK. This week the railcar will run on Thursday, Friday, Sat urday & Sunday from 11am except Friday 12pm, weather permitting.

LATIN AMERICAN & SPANISH FILM FESTI VAL 1 Oct - 12 Nov, Free entry online booking at www.eventbrite.co.nz Search LASFF Nelson‘22 ARE YOU GAME? Want to play games with out technology? Real games and real people. Contact Genie text only 0212141270 or email magicdancer54@ gmail.com

NELSON HAVEN CLUB PROJECT PINC Next Steps (cancer rehabilitation), now available Rakaia Lions Lilies. Bag of 4 Oriental Liliy Bulbs $10, bag of 20 Freesias $5 plant now & will flow er this season.Available until end November. Email margaret.ralph.c@xtra.co.nz or Ann Law ph 5475661 Margaret Ching ph 5476571

FREE RICHMOND LIBRARY EVENTS: Dementia Friendly Library Group for people experiencing Dementia – Every Tuesday, 10.30am11.30am, Constance Barnicoat room, Contact Debbie, phone 543 8547, for more info. Stitch Together – Work on your OriginsWhakapapa quilt piece with others. Bring a friend, or meet new peo ple. Constance Barnicoat room, Richmond Library, 10.00am-12.00pm, Saturday 27 August. Good Crafternoon! Bring your craft project & work on it in the company of other crafters, Wednesdays, 12.30pm-2.00pm.. JP(JusticeofthePeace)is avail able to witness & sign your important documents everyWednesday, 11.30am-12.30pm.

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a course you are running, please call classified ads and public notices on 544 9037.

and fundraising. Due to the popularity of this column,while every effort will be made, inclusion cannot be

YOUR SKILLS

Are you looking to earn some good money while you learn new skills? Right now, our Nelson plant is gearing up for a big 20222023 season with a number of opportunities available.

If you’ve got experience doing the mahi – awesome, give us a shout or if you’ll be coming in fresh and just keen to learn and earn – that’s good too, we can train you up! We’re recruiting Butchers, Boners, Halal Slaughterers, and Labourers.

Ngā painga - what’s in it for you?

• Butchers: Earn an average of $1,360 based on a 40-hour working week, exclusive of overtime

• Boners: Earn an average of $1,780 based on a 40-hour working week, exclusive of overtime

• Halal Slaughterers: Earn an average of $1,350 based on a 40hour working week, exclusive of overtime

• Labourers: Earn up to $33.15 per hour

• Minimum of 30 hours a week, usually 45 hours a week

• Up to 7 months of full-time seasonal employment

• Upskill yourself with an opportunity

gain

• Receive ongoing training and

• Access to free onsite health services including a nurse, physiotherapist, counsellor

Access to our free employee

programme

- about you

You are eligible to work in New Zealand

• You will pass a pre-employment

WANTED

Motel in Richmond looking for casual cleaner/housekeeper. 2-3 days a week, 2-4 hours a day depending on demand.

Experience preferred but training will be given to the right candidate.

Must be honest and have an eye for detail. Please call 022 586 5309.

WANTED TO BUY

$$$ CASH PAID $$$

Tools Shed Gear

Household items

All Hand Tools Old/ New. Fishing & Boating Gear. Oil & Petrol Signs/ Bottles. Vintage num ber plates. Kiwiana & NZ items. Old shipping items. Tobacco Tins, Signs etc. Any old Adver tising Pieces. Brassware and Copper items Coins / Banknotes. Vin tage Ornaments. Estate & Downsizing Specialist. Steve ph 027 538 0020 or 03 538 0020.

DENTURES

New dentures, relines, repairs. Phone Daniela at Bays Dentures 546 4455.

FOR SALE

Griselinia Hedging

Plants. $6.00 Each or 20 for $100. Phone 544 8397 or 021 213 2644.

FIREWOOD

Delivering now for fire wood. Douglas, beech, gum, Lawson Cypress. Good Wood supplier Bay Firewood 027 769 6348.

WANTED TO BUY

ANTIQUES AND COLLECTABLES

Are you sorting or cleaning out. SEE US FIRST $$$$$$$$$$

We would love to look at anything old or interesting in your place, especially Postcards, Tools, Bottles, Military Items, Coins & stamps, China, Gold & Silver RICHMOND ANTIQUES

2 Salisbury Road Richmond, Phone 03 544 7675.

PUBLIC NOTICE

Alcoholics Anonymous. Is alcohol causing prob lems for you in your life? Want to stop drink ing but can’t? Maybe we can help. Support meetings every day. Call 0800aaworks 0800 229 6757.

WANTED TO BUY

Cash paid for old wrist watches. Scrap gold & Silver. Old coins & Jew ellery. Vintage / quality tools. Military & Firearms items. General antiques. Also buying estate & shed items. Collection & downsizing. Ph Tim Gladstone. T&B Vintage 0800 653 935 or 548 5235.

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FUNDRAISING AUCTION

TUESDAY 25 October 2022

(doors open 6pm)

WAIMEA OLD BOYS CLUBROOMS (Jubilee Park) GLADSTONE RD, RICHMOND

30 ticket

purchase tickets

SITUATIONS VACANT

Marketing

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AUCTION

Magazine is looking for an outstanding person to join our team as a Marketing Consultant.

role would involve you working with our amazing clients to help them market their

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FUNERAL ASSISTANT / ADMINISTRATION SUPPORT

Here is a rare opportunity for someone to join the team at Simplicity Funerals in this exciting new role as Part-time Funeral Director Assistant / Administration Support.

The successful applicant will have excellent communication skills and a can-do approach and the flexibility to be part of an on-call roster if required.

A full clean driving license must be held. Experience preferred, but not essential and excellent physical health is necessary.

Preferred attributes are; you’ll have excellent verbal and written communication skills and the ability to communicate with grieving families

Time management skills

A high standard of personal presentation

The ability to multi-task

Familiarity with common computer programs

Committed team player

The ability to relate well to people in a caring, empathetic and compassionate manner.

demonstrate all the qualities that will make you an effective team player – accuracy in your work, time management, ability to prioritise and being resourceful! You will also offer Administration Support to our Funeral Directors and Location Manager. This role is 20 hours per week however the flexibility for additional hours is required.

Please send covering letter and c.v. to Anna Loach, Manager – aloach@simplicity.co.nz – closing date Friday 21st October.

PUBLIC NOTICEAGM

Richmond Creative Fibre Group

To be held at Birch Hall on Thursday 27th Octo ber at 10.15am.

NZ Christian Writers Nelson Group

Tuesday 18 October 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 027 547 677 or kaypeterson4@xtra.co.nz

Swim Instructors WANTED - Richmond Aquatic Centre!

Are you looking for a fun and exciting new role?

Do you love the water and working with young people? If yes, don’t hesitate. Apply with Richmond Aquatic Centre today!

The Swim Magic Swim School are looking for enthusiastic, superstar swim instructors to join them.

Does this sound like you? You’ll be working with our awesome fun team. Full training is provided. We can provide some flexibility on hours/days. (School hours/After school/Saturday mornings). Staff discounts. Free use of the facility.

HOW TO APPLY: If this sounds like the role for you please apply in writing with CV and cover letter to jo.loveridge@clmnz.co.nz

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