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Russell St resident Madge Wilson with the tree she watched her father and brother plant in 1931 after it was given “heritage tree status” by the Nelson City Council last week. Photo: Jonathan McKeown.

Listed tree especially special Changes to the Nelson Resource Management Plan have seen 24 trees across the region become protected, each with its own unique story like Madge Wilson’s sprawling pohutukawa, a life-long friend with rather healthy benefits. In 1931 Madge looked on as her father and brother planted a tiny seedling in the bottom garden of her Russell St property. Madge, living in the house most of her life, tended the tree, nurturing

it to the extensive coastal evergreen it is eighty years later. “It’s grown up with me. I can say that because it’s younger than I am,” Madge chuckles. Madge says she wrote to Nelson City Council a few years ago after an arborist suggested it should be protected and with the help of a friend they “kept up the pressure” without a decision though. Madge who is now 88, suddenly became very sick. “I wasn’t expected to live at that time

and I went to the hospice to die,” she says. Yet Madge pulled through because she was determined to get back to her home and look upon her view one more time. “The thing is, having such an attachment to this property, I made a special effort to get back home. I was determined,” she says. “I wasn’t expected to live but after a week I started to recover. It was just

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Rugby fans boosted the Nelson economy by more than $9 million during last year’s Rugby World Cup, according to stats released by Nelson City Council yesterday. Visitors spent just over five million of that figure, mostly on accommodation, food and beverages. They made up 16 per cent of spectators at the three games hosted at Trafalgar Park. The figures were presented at last week’s NCC economic development committee meeting, where its contribution of $1.76 million was hailed as helping bring much of the extra spending to the region. In total the event increased the region’s gross domestic product by $7 million and the total revenue generated – a measure that takes the new spending amount and calculates that impact – was $14.2 million. Council says the figures show its investment to pro-

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David Marsh, of Atawhai, with his three-wheeled BMW Isetta that he cruises around Nelson in. The Isetta is classified as a motorcycle, not a car, because it has only three wheels. Photos: Rosie Thomsen.

It’s a car, it’s a bike, it’s super jaffa The “Bubble Car” may just be Nelson’s quirkiest motorbike. It is the only three-wheeled BMW Isetta in New Zealand and the nine-litre vehicle, classified as a motorbike and with a single front opening door designed by fridge manufacturers, is the pride and joy of David Marsh, who brought it with him from the UK four years ago. Nelsonians may have noticed the car around town, and David says it certainly draws attention. “Whenever we park there’s always a crowd of people wanting to take pictures and asking about it. Tourists to Nelson must have photos of it all over the world.” He’s always happy to oblige people’s interest, and though he discourages pas-

sers-by from leaning or climbing on the vintage vehicle, he’s happy to take them for a test drive. The rare car has required four rebuilds, to which “unsung heroes” from local businesses have stepped up. “The Shock Shop rebuilt the suspension, and came up with an ingenious method of putting in the springs, which is now used in places all over the world.” He says Nelson Brakes, Conaghans Engineering, S&S Panel and Paint and many more “clever people” deserve credit for the car still being on the road. You’ll often see the “Bubble Car” floating around town, at the Saturday markets or perhaps tucked into a motorbike park.

Heritage tree NEWS IN BRIEF especially special PLAYING THE UKE: Starting in FROM PAGE 1 a few days before I was due to come home that I received a notice from the council to say my pohutukawa had been made a Heritage tree. It was lovely,” Madge recounts with a bright smile. “I still wasn’t very well at the time but it was the trees I have here and the lovely views of the hills and sea that helped in my recovery,” says Madge. The plan has three categories of listed trees: local, landscape and heritage. Heritage trees receive the highest level of protection under the planning rules, with local trees being the least protected. The six changes to the plan, announced by the Nelson City Council, includes a portion of the reserve land at the end of Blackwood St in Tahunanui being rezoned as “industrial” land. There is also now more

“flexibility” on where solar panels can be placed on roofs, Nelson’s streams and rivers have been re-classified to better reflect their current water quality status, and the port now has a noise management plan and certain responsibilities for mitigating noise. From Atawhai to Tahunanui and out to Stoke, each of the 24 protected trees has story. Madge hopes the heartwood – the ancient Greek translation of its scientific name – she saw planted a lifetime ago will watch over the Wilsons for generations to come. “I have quite a number of great great nephews and nieces who love the freedom of this garden to play and climb the trees. “One of the little girls especially loves the pohutukawa tree. She gets in and out waving her way through the branches, it’s just lovely,” beams Madge.

2012 Nelson music educator Paul Clayton is running affordable ‘Play Uke’ workshops based at the Nelson Intermediate School. There will be a group for complete beginners of all ages – along with those who are not yet confident and would like to review the basics. The workshop is being held in the Nelson Intermediate Drum Room at 10am on Sunday, April 8. For more information visit playuke.weebly.com. TOY LIBRARY RESCEDULES: Rain may have called off the open day for the Stoke Toy Library on Sunday but the group is not letting that hold it back. The open day has been resceduled for this Sunday, March 18 from 11am. MAD SHOW: Top performers and theatre professionals are volunteering their time, to be involved in The M.A.D. Show tonight, March 13, the final local Purple Cake Day event for 2012. The M.A.D. show will feature some 80 performers at the Theatre Royal.

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Submissions call for dog law backdown Close to 700 submissions have been “The two areas that keep coming sent to Nelson City Council over back are the Maitai and the Railway the proposed changes to the dog Reserve as dog owners really feel control policy and bylaw. they need to have more freedom Council says they are happy with there.” the constructive feedback in the However, she says most of the feed695 submissions. But some who back has been positive and people submitted say they are worried a are really trying to find solutions. decision has already been made “This number of submissions is and are preparing for a “dog-fight”. brilliant. There are a few which are Around five hundred submissions very negative but they are few and were received in the week follow- far between,” she says. ing a protest where more than 400 A draft hearing scheduled for people marched with leashed dogs March 20 and 23 will give 93 subdown Trafalgar St. mitters the opportunity to speak There was a wide range of submit- their mind but Elizabeth Dooley ters and opinions with some “dogs” from Nelson Dog Lovers is worried even writing in and signing their submissions with a paw print. One submission from a Weka St resident and dog owner welcomed the proposed changes after seeing dogs “savagely attacked” recently. But a local search Dog protester Mark Alderson with his dog Bella and rescue dog in Nelson last month. Photo: Jonathan McKeown. handler believes a leashed dog will their words may fall on deaf ears. not get the necessary amount of “I hope it proves worthwhile, if we exercise and could become a haz- are speaking to people who have alard to bikers on the narrow Maitai ready made up their minds then it track. won’t be worthwhile,” she says. One Stoke resident suggested al- Elizabeth also thinks the format of lowing dogs off their leash in the the hearing will not yield the best Railway Reserve in off peak times, results. “I believe there has been very early in the morning or late at no opportunity for robust discusnight. sion. It is a very formal five minutes According to a council document each. If the council does not protabled to provide information for vide some kind of mediated forum the hearing, the most contentious we will end up in a dog-fight." areas remain the proposed compul- The meeting of the council to hear sory leashing of dogs on the Rail- and consider submissions starts at way Reserve and Maitai Walkway. 9am next Tuesday in the Council Deputy mayor Ali Boswick agrees: Chamber at Civic House in Trafal-

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TEA BY THE SEA: Leah Bensemann, Maya Woodward-Leth, Janaya Trayler and Hannah Bradcock ponder the number of jellybeans inside the jar. The Nelson weather turned on a stunning Friday night and Clifton Terrace School was a bustling hive of activities as folk enjoyed the annual fundraiser Tea by the Sea, which raised $12,500. “I was blown away, I just love the fact the community comes along to show its support, I think the school provides a real hub for the community,” says principal Rob Wemyss. Photo: Jonathan McKeown.

Kevin Allport knows a thing or two about flying. He’s been doing it for 45 years. But after long stints flying aeroplanes the retired driver from Tahunanui says he’s a microlight man now and will never go back. Microlights are a class of aircraft. They weigh less, can carry only two people and have other restrictions. But they are also cheaper, just as much fun and easier to fly says Kevin. This weekend Kevin will travel to Motueka where there will be plenty more people willing to talk about the advantages of microlights at the National Fly In. More than 70 aircraft from around the country will make the journey and give locals an opportunity to talk to pilots about the planes and even go for a ride in one. The National Fly In gathers all of the pilots together for a series of challenges, educational workshops and a chance to discuss rules, regulations, microlight law and experiences and is going to be held on March 16, 17 and 18. Kevin says microlights are an extremely popular and cheap way of flying. “I was involved in all levels at the aero club and really enjoyed it but flying these things is just as much fun and a heck of a lot cheaper.” Kevin now runs a learn-to-fly programme and teaches people how to fly his microlight. “It’s really good. Once people have done their 50 hours and have their ticket they can just borrow my microlight for the weekend and fly all over. It works really well and is much cheaper than flying a plane.” For more information about learning to fly a microlight give Kevin a call on 548 5387 or 027 234 5961.

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What’s your favourite hospitality venue? The New Zealand King Salmon Hospitality Awards are back for 2012 with nominations opening this week. The awards recognise the local talent of the hospitality industry. To nominate your favourite venue or person fill out the form on this page and send it away to the address on it or drop it off to the Nelson Weekly office at the corner of Trafalgar Square and Selwyn Pl. Once nominated, readers will vote for their favourites via voting forms to be printed in Nelson Weekly, with the winners being announced at a glitzy ceremony at the Grand Mercure Nelson Monaco on May 14. The awards are organised by local representatives from Hospitality New Zealand and the Restaurant Association of New Zealand. Hospitality NZ regional manager Jeanette Swift says the awards are always popular and encourages people to make sure their favourite venue is nominated. “The awards are really prestigious and we encourage people to select their favourites and ensure they get the recognition they

deserve. We hold these awards only every two years people now. The industry does get quite excited about them - it does mean alot to become a finalist or to win.” Categories include best waiter/maître d, best bar person, best bar, best cafe, best restaurant, most outstanding ambience and service, most outstanding ethnic cuisine and most outstanding suburban venue. There will also be categories for head chef of the year, up and coming chef of the year, barista of the year, outstanding beverage list, doorperson of the year, outstanding host responsibility, sales rep of the year and supplier of the year. These categories will be determined by a combination of industry nominations and external judging. All hospitality venues in the Nelson Tasman area should have received a letter with the full details. If not they should contact HNZ or RANZ. Nominations for the public choice nominations close Friday March 30 at 12 noon, so cut out the nomination form, fill it out and make sure your favourite venue is up for an award this year.

Michelle Gordon and Julie Forbes with the range of bras for ladies who have had a mastectomy. Photo: Rosie Thomsen.

Support through bras Women know that finding a bra that fits can be difficult at the best of times. Sadly, for women who have undergone a mastectomy or have an uneven cup size, it can prove almost impossible. The difficulty some women face hit home for Julie Forbes of Foxy Lady Nelson when her friend underwent a mastectomy. Shortly afterwards, a woman from a store in Blenheim approached her because a lot of Nelson women had been going to her store,

because there was nowhere selling bras for ladies who had had a mastectomy. They stock the prostheses, supplied by the Breast Care Centre in Auckland, and have been specially trained to fit them. “Although the bras and prostheses can be expensive, a lot of women don’t realise they’re entitled to a subsidy for it,” says Julie. Foxy Lady Nelson now stocks a great range. “Anything we can do to make it easier is worth it,” says Julie.

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More local businesses sign up for expo The Women’s Lifestyle Expo is coming up in April and dozens of locals have already signed up to be a part of the action. Renee Murray from expo organisers, Peacock Promotions, says there are some fabulous companies in this region that many people may not know about because they simply don’t drive past that area. “The expo allows you to discover these companies in one fun day under one roof.” One local company looking forward

set up the retail store in Nelson two years ago. The idea began when she could not find the products, support and advice she needed from the larger stores. With the aim of providing women affordable eco friendly menstrual products this then expanded into affordable baby and child products after the birth of her daughter. A family business run by mums, they can give customers one-on-one help and advice in choosing products to suit them and their families. Visit the Expo and talk to Keela about what she can do for you plus check out the great specials she will have on site. The Women’s Lifestyle Expo will be held at the Trafalgar Centre on April 14 and 15. With over one hunEco Moon owner Keela McBride will be at the dred local and naWomen’s Lifestyle Expo at the Trafalgar Centre tional companies on next month. Photo: Rosie Thomsen. board this year and to exhibiting again is Eco Moon. products ranging from jewellery Owner Keela McBride is passionate and clothing to wine and gourmet about her company and loves what food there is something for everythey do. She says she enjoys exhibit- one. With a few months to go until ing at the expo. “It’s fantastic to be the Expo weekend there are some able to show customers one-on-one sites left available if you are interthe different products we stock lo- ested in being involved. cally here in Nelson and show them For more details please see www.exhow affordable it can be. It gives me pos.co.nz or email renee@peacock. the chance to educate women on co.nz. more healthy alternatives for them- To keep in touch with all the Expo selves and their families.” news join the Expo’s Facebook Keela started Eco Moon as an on- page at www.facebook.com/Womline business six years ago and then ensLifestyleExpo.

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Nayland students return from Japan forum Three students from Nayland College have returned home after representing their school and their country at an international student forum in Japan. The students were there primarily for the forum but say the experience of mixing with different people from cultures around the world is something they will treasure for a lifetime. Nayland was invited to attend the forum by their sister school and hosts Ritsumeikan Uji, a High School in Kyoto. Sasha Morgoun, Olivia Parkinson and Gemma Fern joined students from all over the globe to as they discussed, debated and presented information on social responsibility in the 21st century. The students presented information on multiculturalism in New Zealand among other activities. Olivia was also invited to be on a panel that dis-

cussed the effects of natural disasters that included some high-power panellists from the World Bank and International Monetary Fund. Teacher Murray King accompanied the students and says he was blown away by how well the three performed on what was a world stage. “As a teacher it was a real honour to take these three students. It was an amazing experience to be sitting there watching how well the New Zealand, Nayland kids stepped up to the plate and they were well received. I had numerous teachers and students from the other countries coming up to me saying how much the loved the kids, how great and positive they were.” The trip also included highlights outside the classroom, including a visit to the Tōdai-ji temple, a chance to eat jellyfish and an experience with a Samurai dog.

Nayland College students Sasha Morgoun, Gemma Fern and Oliva Parkinson with teacher Murray King after their trip to Japan last month. Photo: Jonathan McKeown.

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Nelson Weekly will be profiling one of the nine Jens Hansen Love Stories finalists each week leading up to the Nelson Wedding Show in May. This week we hear from Robert and Julie. This is a story of fate, dedication and commitment to and thought ‘nice girls don’t meet men in clubs’ so threw the number in the bin, but missed! make love at first sight work in the real world. We met in August and when the year ended In a Christchurch night club eight girls were Julie decided to spend the summer at home dancing in a circle, when three lads walked in Nelson then move to Dunedin to study the in and headed for the centre. The eye confollowing year. For three years we commuted tact was instant, but the courage was lacking between Dunedin and Christchurch every secand soon the night was to end. I took ond weekend. The four hour drive each way was this instant attraction by the hand nothing compared to the 14 days we had to wait to and asked her name. “Julie” was see each other. Three phone calls daily made it bearthe reply. Nothing else was said, able. When Julie graduated her first job the eye contact was all that was was in Gisborne. I was planning to needed. The last song played follow her up a few weeks later, but and it was time to ask for her unfortunately fifty weeks passed bephone number. She said no, fore I moved. We were once again but I wasn’t going to leave commuting to see each other. without hope of seeing her Twelve months together in one again, so I gave her mine. city was incredible and while out Julie was home alone one Satexploring the North Island I urday night. To ease the borepopped the question on top of dom she started vacuuming Mount Maunganui. Julie said and found a piece of paper yes, finally. After six years of behind her rubbish bin. It was fantastic eye contact we were my phone number. She had to be one. gone home that fateful night Robert and Julie tell their love story.

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the achievement. Congratulations to you and the organisers. • It has been interesting to see the Wednesday night yacht racers start their races and then drift back over the start line due to our strong currents and the lack of wind. A disappointing night for the sailors. • Launch masters, please slow down. The national rule is 5 knots within 50 metres of another vessel. There is nothing more annoying than being thrown from one side of a boat to the other, or tipped out of your kayak because a launch went past at 10 to 15 knots. The Harbour masters staff will be watching carefully in future for this behaviour. If in doubt- don’t go out. Dave Duncan, Harbour Master/ Marine Operations Manager.

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The Bluff Oyster season has started. Andy Leonard of Guytons tucks into the first of the season’s Bluff Oysters. Andy says, as always, the treats from the deep of the Deep South have been selling like hot cakes with the first batch in flying off the shelves. “The Bluff Oysters brand has a reputation for quality, that’s what sets them apart from the rest,” says Andy. Photo: Jonathan McKeown.

Each week two photos of the museum’s “glass plate” collection will run in Nelson Weekly and Waimea Weekly with the aim to learn more about the photographs and our history. Right: Unnamed woman. Nelson Provincial Museum. F N Jones Collection: 313657. Below: Coney Park Miniature Train. Nelson Provincial Museum, F N Jones Collection; 311711. Can you tell us more about these photos? Email details you have to: history@museumnp.org.nz.

Hello again, • Silver leafed brunneras, “Jack Frost “ (perenLike all of you I am sitting here under yet more nial forget-me-nots) pulmonarias, and scabiosa, cloud waiting very patiently for the ”Indian Sum- all have good form and foliage that lasts all year through and they really do not need much attenmer” that is always Nelson in March!! tion. Just a trim and tidy of the lower leaves is all As they say in the Tui ad’s “Yeah Right” Still, we should not grumble – the North Island that is required. is really getting the brunt of this weather – and • Now is time to trim the leaves of your hellebores – winter roses, to ensure they are not harmaybe we will have a nice mild winter. I am making regular forays down the back path to bouring aphids and mealy-bug. Cut back laventhe blackboy peach tree and giving the fruit a lit- ders, pelagoniums, and tidy hydrangeas that are starting to look a bit tired. tle squeeze to see if it is time to Also deadhead geraniums to harvest and also we are really keep them flowering longer happy to see the quince tree and also keep feeding with a colouring up and fruit starting liquid plant food and Seasol to to turn that beautiful golden encourage stronger plants for colour. If I am sounding just the next season. a little desperate - things are Autumn is the best time for grim in the Hollis household! planting larger trees and We are down to the last jar shrubs and also the best time of quince jelly, the paste is all for transplanting smaller trees gone and there are only 2 jars or shrubs that are looking unof preserved blackboy peaches happy or just not thriving in in the cupboard. This is cuttheir garden position. ting things way too fine – just Quince tree- Variety is Smyrna. as well the trees are laden with fruit. I feel that this weekend will herald the start of the March bottling and jelly season. What are you still eating from your vege garden? We are still harvesting tomatoes, courgettes (zucchini), runner beans, silverbeet, last of the beetroot has been pulled, lettuce, spring onions and herbs. Not too bad but some things are slow to ripen and powdery mildew is hitting the leaves of some plants quite badly.

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Before moving a plant however, it is best to check with your garden centre as some things move better than others. Natives do not like being shifted as a general rule but rhodos, camellias, hydrangeas, maples etc can be moved with care and will do very well.

Q& A Q: I was asked by a gentleman last week when was the best time to plant his Broad beans. A: You can start preparing your garden area any time from now until the end of April. You need to dig your garden over to a spade depth and add some good compost, blood and bone and sheep pellets. If you plant now you will have to ensure you water well and also keep a wary eye out for pests which are still enjoying the warmer conditions. I tend to wait until the end of March and had a good crop last year.

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Art brings Nelson history to life The Complete Handyman Service Your home is the biggest single in- kitchen upgrades, new doorways, vestment in your life, so it makes decks, handrails and steps are well sense to keep it in good shape. Rich- within his ability. One look at the mond handyman pictures on his webPeter Kelly offers site will confirm that. some great advice If you want to transabout home mainteform an idea into renance. Pete has been ality, Pete’s your man. in the home services Everyone wants to industry since 1975 save money, right? and so has plenty of There are three ways experience. Pete can help you do Home owners this. 1.) Doing small should take home repairs before they maintenance seriturn into big, exously, attending to pensive ones. 2.) By small jobs, especially consistently charging outside, before they less than others on become a big exbigger projects. 3.) pense. It’s common His charges vary defor people to overpending on the skills Peter Kelly. look gradual deteneeded, for example, rioration, so Pete offers a free quote garden work is a lower rate per hour service to look at problems caused than removing a wall which requires by the weather. knowledge of structural integrity. Usually no task is beyond Pete’s ex- Peter’s on site quote is free and no pertise. He has addressed hundreds obligation. Whether it’s a specific of different jobs in and around the project or catching up with general home. Even bigger projects like pa- maintenance around the home, give tio extensions, room enclosures, him a call on 021 0290 7223.

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Nelson artist David Kemp's latest work is one he holds rather close to his heart. This Thursday, March 15, he will celebrate 170 years since his ancestors arrived on Tahunanui Beach on the Bolton. In fact many Nelson families will be celebrating this year as several boats landed in Nelson, the first of the settlers to arrive. David's great, great grandfather Thomas Roil was alloNelson artist David Kemp with a piece that was inspired by his cated land in Stoke, where the ancestors who arrived in Nelson 170 years ago this Thursday. ENZA plant is now. There he Photo: Andrew Board. built his home which housed ing the year. the country's first hop kiln. Further generations turned the kiln into a cider "We should be celebrating our history and this factory where they produced Roil Cider, popular is a big year for us. A lot of local families will be celebrating 170 years since their ancestors arduring the 1800s. Thomas then moved to Golden Bay where he rived here. I hope this will inspire some to come was given 150 acres. He died there and has the forward with their stories." David's work is part of an exhibition currently oldest headstone at the Collingwood cemetery. It was discovering this family history that open at the Suter Art Gallery with his and Fran prompted David to put together his latest paint- Gould's work. ing that features images of the cob house that his The exhibition closes on March 18. ancestors built, the Bolton and facts about Nel- Do you have a story to tell about your family members that arrived in Nelson in 1842? Email son at that time. He hopes other family stories will come out dur- editorial@nelsonweekly.co.nz.

Violent week in Nelson Monday, March 5 fiti damage at the grounds around the Cathedral. There were two reports of domestic disputes, the Thursday, March 8 first at 10am on St Vincent St and the second at Domestic violence was again a figure on Thurs9.40pm at Wakapuaka Rd. Shortly after midnight day with a reported six incidents spread in Enner a 34 year-old man was arrested for disorderly be- Glynn, Stoke, The Brook and the City. There was haviour and resisting police on Franklyn St in a report of shoplifting at 11.15am on Trafalgar St. Nelson. There were two reports of burglary, one On Beach Rd in Tahunanui there were five sepaon Chamboard Pl and the other on Cleveland rate burglary incidents reported by residents. At Terrace. During the afternoon there were two re- midday there was a report of theft from a car in ports of shoplifting, the first in Stoke and second Wellington St and at around 10am a report of on New St in Nelson. At 1pm, there was a report theft from Marlow St in Stoke. of wilful damage in Quebec Rd. Friday, March 9 Tuesday, March 6 Two common assault reports were recorded on There were three reports of domestic disputes Friday, the first at 4.32am at Tipahi St, the second on Tuesday, on Scotland St, Harper St and Ors- at 5.05pm on Toi Toi St. There were two reports man Cres. At 11.32pm, there was a report of of domestic disputes, on Robinson Rd in The disorderly behaviour (likely to Brook and on Waterhouse St cause violence) on Tahunanui in Enner Glynn. At 4am, there Dr. Just before 4pm, there was NELSON was a report of a stolen moa report of shoplifting on Rutor vehicle from Wellington therford St. At 10.40pm, an 18 St and later in the day four reyear-old man was arrested for ports of theft from vehicles, in theft, unlawfully taking a motor vehicle, possess- Stepneyville, Tahunanui and two in Beachville. A ing a needle/syringe for cannabis, driving while 15 year-old female was also arrested for shopliftdisqualified, procuring or possessing cannabis ing in St Vincent St. seed, cultivating cannabis, failing to stop when Saturday, March 10 followed by red and blue flashing lights and driv- At 3.30am, there was a report of aggravated robing in a dangerous manner. At 5pm, a bicycle was bery on Bridge St. The attacker was carrying a stolen on Weka St in the Wood. cutting or stabbing weapon. Shortly after 6pm, Wednesday, March 7 there was a report of common assault in St VinThere were three reports of common assault, in cent St. There were two more common assault reTahunanui, Stoke and Nelson City and one reports during the day, in Waimea Rd and Emano port of domestic violence at 8am in Stoke. At St. There were two reports of domestic violence, 8.51pm, there was a report of disorderly behav- in Farleigh St, Atawhai at 1.20am, and the other iour on Waimea Rd. At 3.35, a 28 year-old man in Jenner Rd in Toi Toi at 3.58pm. was arrested for a breach of the liquor ban on Sunday, March 11 Selwyn Pl. There was a report of a stolen car from At 1.40am, a 21 year-old man was arrested for Montgomery car park at 9.10am. There were two fighting in a public place and a 22 year-old man reports of theft during the day, one at 4.23pm in was arrested for injures with intent after a fight in Abraham Heights the other at 10am on Bridge Buxton car park. At 12.30am, a 19 year-old man St. There were also two reports of wilful damage, was arrested after a report of offensive behaviour one in Trafalgar St at 4.44pm, the other in New in Tasman St. There were two reports of disorSt at 6.11pm. At 9am, there was a report of graf- derly behaviour in Bridge St and Halifax St.

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Your Money It’s March, which means it’s the business end of the financial year but don’t stress Nelson Weekly has compiled a range of local businesses that can take the stress out of your money issues. Whether it is getting up to date with tax returns, having lending arrangements reviewed, updating education or having an overall checkup, the businesses on these pages can help you achieve your objectives and get your finances on track. Lisa Tolmie is a mobile mortgage manager with local experience and knowledge. If your thinking about purchasing a property or making a few alterations around the house, now’s a good time to get some professional advice. As Westpac’s Mobile Mortgage Manager for the Nelson region I’ll come to you with no obligation advice on • Finance for property purchases, refinances,

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The Haier Appliances Central Pulse were in town on Saturday to meet, greet and train Nelson’s youngsters. The trip was part of the ANZ Community Roadshow, which is being held throughout the country this month. Sixty girls took part in the morning session with 80 participating in the afternoon. The girls were involved in shooting challenges, passing challenges and one on one defence. Above is Zarrie Wood, 10, Lucy Laiseni, 10, Emily Brennan, 12, and Shinae Fowler, 10 with Haier Appliances Pulse players Daya Wiffen, Jamilah Gupwell and Te Huinga Reo Selby-Rickit. Photo: Phillip Rollo.

Blokes line up for fun tri They say they are the experts at travel, but they probably didn’t mean travel by foot, bike and water. The Orbit team at House of Travel are taking up the challenge to compete in the Port Nelson Blokes Day Out at the end of this month. Seven blokes at the travel agency, plus organiser Ruth Leckey who will be competing in the Taylors We Love Shoes Women’s Triathlon the following week, will take part in the fun day out.

Event organiser Amanda Dykzeul says spots are filling up fast but there is still room for men out there who would like to take part in a fun race that is tailored for beginners and those new to the sport. Amanda says she would also love to see more work places enter and challenge the Orbit team. “It’s great fun and a really good way to build camaraderie.” For more details on the race and how to register visit www.nelsonevents.co.nz.

Kasi Sami of the Tahunanui Tigers gets pushed into touch by his opposite from the Victory Vikings. Photo: Phillip Rollo.

Nines rule T-Park It was two of the out of town teams that dominated the inaugural ProRugby League Nelson Nines League Tournament on Saturday. The Aranui Eagles went through the day’s play undefeated and heading down the Lewis Pass with the trophy in hand. Aranui defeated Wellington side Toa in the grand final, 20-6, after both teams had topped their pools.

The Orbit team competing in the upcoming triathlons from left; Steve Harper, Jamie Currin, Jim Mallory, Ruth Leckey, Brendon Maguire, Jeff Leckey and Matt Roberts. Photo: Andrew Board.

Aranui surpassed an impressive Stables Richmond Rabbits side in the semi finals 28-6 while Toa beat the Wanderers Wolves 20-10. Last years TRL champions Stoke Cobras defaulted in the fifth and sixth playoff, handing the victory to Wairau Taniwha. The Victory Vikings beat the Tahunanui Tigers 24-16 to claim seventh place.

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USA experience a huge boost for Nelson youngster Phillip Rollo They might not have had David Beckham pulling the strings from the midfield but beating the LA Galaxy Under-15's was still a proud moment for Nelson’s Ross McPhie. The 14 year-old Nelson Suburbs midfielder has just spent the past four weeks travelling through the United States of America with the Wellington Tornadoes football academy and the 1-0 victory was the perfect send-off before hitting the departure gates just hours later destined for home. During the trip, the Wellington Tornadoes attended the ESPN Disney Soccer Showcase, the Las Vegas Cup and played against academies of Major League Soccer teams and schools from around the country. Ross says it was a big learning curve and the experience had made him want to achieve more with his football. Ross' coach, Guy Smith, says the Nelson College student was one of the best players in the team and caught the eye of himself and the opposition coach during a friendly versus the Real Salt Lake academy. "He has a great understanding of the game for a young lad, which is partly down to him but he's obviously had some good coaching along the way," he says. Ross played in the centre of the park for most of the tour but also made a couple of appearances up front when the squad was short of fit players. Guy says it was no surprise to see Ross stand out in many of the fixtures. "The thing that stands out

about him for me is his competitiveness. He's a winner. He hates to lose and hates to play below his best." He was originally picked for the squad when Guy, a founder of the Wellington Phoenix supporter group Yellow Fever, read about Ross’ goal scoring Chatham Cup debut for Nelson Suburbs in the Nelson Weekly. Ross hosted a quiz night to fundraise most of the money, with dozens of local businesses also getting in behind him. He says his highlight of the trip was watching the Miami Heat live and going to the Grand Canyon. The team also ventured through the Las Vegas strip in a limo, but being 14 years old, that’s the closest he got. Ross was the only player from outside Wellington to make the Tornadoes roster, but his success has already led to three more Nelson players being selected for next year's tour. Matt Tod-Smith, James Peters and Sam Wilson, all of FC Nelson, have been confirmed following trials held in January while there is one more local still in the mix. "Having Ross on board has opened the whole programme up to Nelson kids. Ross has proved that it can work and that the quality of players is there in Nelson. I'm looking forward to working with the boys that have signed up for the next tour." Ross' focus will now turn to the winter football season with Nelson Suburbs. He will hope to make his Mainland Premier League debut this coming season.

Nelson footballer Ross McPhie has returned from his trip to the United States where he played for the Wellington Tornadoes football academy. Photo: Phillip Rollo. Insert: Ross playing in Los Angles.

Stoke man wins NZ fishing champs Andrew Board

Dave Dixon with the New Zealand Coarse Championships national trophy that he won in Christchurch last weekend. Photo: Andrew Board. Right: Dave with his catch at the Christchurch coarse fishing lake.

Last month Stoke man Dave Dixon helped the New Zealand Coarse Fishing team win the Trans-Tasman trophy over Australia – two days later capped off a remarkable week by winning the national championships. Dave was the only Nelsonian involved in the competition which sees anglers allocated a fishing spot around a fishing pond. The person who catches the most fish over two six hour periods, stretched over two days, wins. The fish, once caught, are held in nets in the water and are released after the weigh-in. Although Dave was already a four-time national champion heading into the event at his "home pond" in Christchurch, he says it was an event he really wanted to win. "It was the first time the champs had been held in Christchurch and because we don't have a coarse fishing pond here in Nelson, I'm a member down there. So I was really keen to do well and take advantage of my knowledge of the conditions." He won, but by the smallest of margins. Stuck in a section of the pond that wasn't as popular with the fish, Dave had to make do with the smallest of fish, some just a few grams, fish most anglers don't worry too much about. But Dave's presistance paid off, winning by less than a kilogram. He says he was thrilled with the win, especially after beating Australia just days before. Dave says there are only a few coarse fishermen in Nelson and most of those participate are European, where the sport is extremely popular.

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CRICKET: BJ Barnett was one of the more familiar faces as Central Stags took on the Canterbury Wizards in a four-day Plunket Shield match at Saxton Oval. Day three never eventuated due to persistent rain. Canterbury declared for 420/9 on Sunday in the first innings and had CD on the ropes late yesterday. FOOTBALL: Mark Johnston's Canterbury United secured second place in the ASB Premiership with one game to play after a 2-1 victory over Gagame Feni's Waitakere United on Sunday. Unless semi finalists Waitakere United and Team Wellington can go on to win the ASB Premiershp final, Canterbury United will claim the prized O-League spot along with minor premiers Auckland City.

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Records smashed at schools comp Phillip Rollo

Nelson College for Girls sprinter Claire Erasmus on her way to a gold medal at the Tasman Secondary School Athletics Championships on Saturday. Photo: Phillip Rollo.

The region’s top young athletes ran, threw and jumped into the record books as seven records were broken at the Tasman Secondary School Athletics Championship on Saturday. It was the first time in the event’s history that it was staged on a weekend, with all of the secondary schools from Golden Bay through to Marlborough taking part. Athletics Nelson’s rising talent Chris Brake got himself into the record books again, leaping 1.96m to equal his personal best in the Boys Under-19 high jump. Chris raised the bar to two metres, but was unable to clear the height in his three attempts. Colgate games star Jonas Kale took over Alex Jordan’s Under-15 boys 100m record in a time of 11.67 seconds, just .01 faster than his own best performance. Jonas also won the 200m in a time of 24.20 seconds. Nelson College’s Ben Anderson eased to victory in the Boys Under-14 800m with a time of 2 minutes 15.36 seconds. Sam McKay-Wright, also of Nelson College, made his way into the record books via a 10 min 01.88 second Boys Under-14 3000m race. Young hurdler Gabbi Courtenay raced away to victory in the Girls Under-15 hurdles to win in just 13 seconds. The Nayland College Under-16 Boys 4x100m relay, anchored by Jonas, broke the record in a time of 46.74 seconds. Other top performances came from Nelson College for Girls student Claire Erasmus, Nelson College’s Mike Lowe and Bishopdale’s Brendon Barnett. Claire won the Under-15 Girls 100m, 200m and 400m in times that would have seen her win the Under-19 race in all three disciplines. Mike Lowe took out the Under-19 boys 3k in 9 minutes 17.34 seconds and the 1500m in 4 minutes 15.10 seconds. Brendon won the Boys Under-19 100m in 11.35 seconds, the shot put with a throw of 13.89m, the javelin in 49.46m and the long jump in 6.62m. The top two athletes from each grade gain automatic qualification into the South Island Secondary School Athletics Championship which will be held at Saxton Oval from March 31.

Marchers head off to nationals Two of Nelson top marching teams are heading to Hamilton tomorrow morning to take on the rest of the country at the New Zealand Champs. The Ashton Kilties – an under 12 team – is the current Nelson champion and ranked third in the South Island. They will be competing alongside the senior team, the Ashton Seniors. The seniors are also the top ranked Nelson team and finished fourth at the South Island champs. Nationals start this Thursday, March 15 and run until this Sunday. Both these teams have trained hard all season for nationals and Jodie Jenkins who, coaches both teams along with Marrianne Fenwick, have done a fantastic job with all these girls to get them to the standard they are at.

Softball champs coming to Nelson Nelson’s Stoke Eagles women’s team is gearing up to compete in the New Zealand Women’s Club National Softball Championship being held in Nelson next week. There are 15 teams from all over the country competing. The local team will play at least eight games over four days, beginning with three games on day one (Wed 14th March) against some stiff competition. Nelson Softball CEO Derryn French says Saxton Field is a premier facility and it’s great to host national events. “Nelson Softball has always been a pro-active association, especially over the last five years, and in conjunction with both the local councils has established the premiere softball facility in the country. Softball NZ recognises that and as a result we continue to get top-quality tournaments. We are lucky enough to host this year’s New Zealand Women’s Open Club Championship which is considered to be the premiere women’s tournament in the country.” Stoke Eagles have been the Nelson women’s club champions for the past six years. The team has been training intensively over recent weeks.

Ashton Kilties under 12s (Nelsons Champion team and 3rd South Island Team)

Best of luck from Marching Nelson for New Zealand Champs in Hamilton 15-18 March. Nelson’s Cody Teece (21n) shunts Blenheim’s Zac Thompson (158e) into the wall during the Stanaway Roading Ltd Stock Shock, held at the Tahuna Beach Holiday Park Speedway on Friday and Saturday. It was the out of town drivers that filled all of the podium places though. Twenty-nine standard stocks took to the track with Invercargill’s Campbell McManaway coming out trumps. Sam Thompson and Ralph Gillespie, both of Blenheim, finished second and third. The best local driver was Trevor Lineham who finished fourth. Photo: Blair Hall/Photoaction.

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Both these teams have trained hard all season for this and coach Jodie Jenkins along with Marrianne Fenwick (co coach for Ashton Seniors) have done a fantastic job with these girls to get them to the standard they are at. Both teams leave for Hamilton on Wednesday morning and are looking forward to some fantastic results up there. Thanks to everyone who has supported these teams through their fundraising this season.

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FREE ENTRY FREE PARKING For further info call Julian on 541 9653 or email jstone@netz.co.nz generations of farmers. nesses for the first show. He intends Among those getting involved with for it to become an annual event, the day is the Young Farmers Club, with next year including more and with the Tapawera branch coming varied displays including horticulalong to try to boost membership. tural displays. The day is inspired by The Club isn’t exclusive to farmers, the New Zealand National Agriculanyone between the ages of 15 and tural Fieldays, but is more “hands 30 can be involved, all you need is on,” like in the event’s early days. There is no set a love for the land schedule for events; and a willingness if you’re interested to be active in in seeing a particyour community. ular piece of maYou will have the chinery in action chance to particiyou can approach pate in some exthe stallholder, who citing events and will most likely meet people from be happy to give a all over the coundemonstration. try. With over 90 There are still stalls clubs set up around available, so if the country it’s a you’re interested in great way to get inbringing your busivolved socially and ness along, you can learn some great take this oppornew skills, not all tunity to interact of which are specific to agriculture. Julian Stone, organiser of the directly with your base. Come speak to the Leigh Barton Agricultural customer folk at the Young Day, says it is important to Interested parties Farmers Club stall raise awareness of our local can contact Julian on the day, and visit farming industry and hopes to on 541 9653. The www.youngfarm- encourage more young blood whole event is not for profit, with the ers.co.nz for more into the industry. only intention beinformation. Julian is pleased with the level of ing to boost the industry and prointerest and involvement from busi- vide a great day out.

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Tiger hits town The nationwide hunt for New Zealand Golf ’s next Junior Tiger continues this month when the 2012 tournament hits Nelson’s Greencaces Golf Club. On March 18, 15 qualifiers will be held around New Zealand for a chance to play at the National Final at the Manawatu Golf Club on April 15. The Nelson leg will start at 9:30am. The winner of the National Final will represent New Zealand at the World Junior Golf Championships in the USA. The participant’s prize package will also include a trip to Disneyland with a family member. The tournament categories are 11 and under (girls and boys) and 12 – 14 (girls and boys). The Junior Tiger series is for golfers of all abilities. Newcomers to the game are encouraged to come along and give it a go. Everyone who attends the qualifiers will go into the draw to win a trip for them and a family member to Disneyland in the USA. Liz McKinnon, the junior golf coordinator at New Zealand Golf, says the tournament gives Kiwi kids who Junior Tiger is encouraging local kids to participate in the Nelson play a bit of golf a chance to leg of the 2012 tournament which is coming to Greenacres Golf test their golf skills in a fun Club on March 18. The winners of the Tasman round will go on to 9-hole competition, and it compete at the National Final with the eventual winner earning a also gives kids who haven’t trip to the USA and Disneyland. Photo: Phillip Rollo. played golf before a taste of actually playing golf on a shortened junior be directly involved in their child’s play.” friendly golf course. “Kids just want to play golf There are two opportunities for participants to and this gives them this opportunity,” she says. win a trip to Disneyland – either through the “Golf is a great family sport, and Junior Tiger en- participation draw or winning the national ficompasses family values where Mum or Dad or nals. a caregiver must ‘caddy’ for their child or player. All golfers can register now at www.juniortiger. There aren’t many sports where the parents can co.nz.

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Coming Soon CHILD CANCER FOUNDATION BIG DIG Tahunanui Beach (Abel Tasman Car Park) Sunday 18 March 10.30 – 12 noon $5.00 per entry Trolley Derby: Video the thrills & spills of the Trolley Derby on Sat 17 March & enter the Derby On Film contest to win tickets to Kiwi Flyer movie premier. Info on youtube.com/ nelsontrolleyclub PEDAL PUSHERS a fantastic new beginners indoor cycle session. 50+ and green prescription clients most welcome, no fitness required! Call 539 0116 for more info Mountain Safety Council Nelson 2011/2012 Programme River Crossing & Safety 24 March, $30*Outdoor First Aid, 17/18 March, 8/9 Sept 2012, $180*Risk Management, 14/15 April, $120*Outdoor Leader, First night 7 May, $310*Outdoor First Aid Revalidation 18 Aug, $90*Basic/Int Alpine, 25/26 Aug, $175 For more info visit www.mountainsafety.org.nz/ training & select Nelson as Branch or call 547 2426. ONE DAY SCHOOL EXPERIENCE Exciting half day session to explore and enjoy this educational programme. Come and see if your specially abled child would benefit from One Day School. Ages 6-13. 30 March 2012 Henley School. Contact Caroline Hoar on 538 0233 or caroline.hoar@giftededucation.org.nz Assist Burmese and Nepali Bhutanese refugees resettle to Nelson. Attend Refugee Services' volunteer training course March 23-25. Free course, NZQA certified. Great opportunity to learn about other cultures, make new friends and help others. Phone (03)548-4978 or email brittany. refugeeservices@gmail.com. NELSON RAILWAY SOCIETY: the railcar or train will be running from 12:00 noon until 4:00 pm, on Sunday weather permitting. OFF YOUR ROCKERS CHOIR. Need males, 60 and over who would like to have fun singing with 30 happy women and 5 lively men. No auditions. Phone Robyn 539 4724 Cushion Theatre Productions "The Adventures of Pinocchio" Pinocchio tumbles from one disastrous situation to another in search of adventure.Mon 16th & Tue 17th of April 10.30am &1.30pm daily at The Muritai Centre, Tahunanui. Reservations ph Tahunanui Kindergarten 5485345. Tickets $11 pp.This is a Tahunanui Kindergarten fundraiser PUGS in the PARK Would you and your PUG enjoy get togethers? Perhaps during the week on a monthly basis? Then I would love to hear from you with your suggestions. Please call Sally (H) 5452590 (Mob:) 0275 075 165 Elma Turner Library Thursday 22 March 12pm at Elma Turner Library, Halifax Street Nelson-based author Sacha De Bazin talks about her novel “The day she cradled me” about infamous ‘baby-farmer’ Minnie Dean. Free entry. Office furniture garage sale In good condition. Will be available for sale only on Friday 16 March 3.30 - 5pm and Saturday 17th March 9am - 11am. At 72 Oxford St, Richmond. Opposite Montessori School. Cash only. Fundraiser for The In Time Trust Inquiries to Erena Rowe 027 3436629 Ladies Pottery Pampering Workshop, Chocolate Fountain and lots of nibbles to help create your pottery masterpiece. BYO. Book now at Pottering About, 03 545 8041, Friday 30th March, 6:00 till 8:00, $15 entry Victory Seniors Tuesday March 20th at 1.30 pm cards and games. cuppa and chat, all welcome. Victory Community Anglican Church 238 Vanguard Street. Any enquiries Shirley 5471433 Nelson Tramping Club. 18th March, Mt Campbell, Medium, Ph Jim 546 6975. 24th March, Nydia Saddle, Easy, $16, Ph Jim 546 6975. 25th March Rough Creek-No Catchhem Stream, Fit, Ph 544 0870 or 544 0570. 31st March - April 2nd, Cupola Basin Hut, Fit, Ph 545 0280. For more info www. nelsontrampingclub.org.nz Nelson Newcomers end of summer Barbeque- a fantastic social get-together to share & taste food from different cultures. Saturday March 24 @12pm at the Tahunanui BBQ area. Contact: Chandra nelson@newcomers.co.nz Boulder Bank Challenge: Sunday 25 March; Bus from Wakefield Quay, walk & charter catarmaran back. Boat both ways option also available. Tickets: TSB Bank, Sand & Land, Stoke Gardens & Landscapes, Knapps Lawyers (Richmond). Fund raiser for Rotary & Nelson Coastguard Enquiries: 027_2390866, or Facebook: "Nelson Boulder Bank Challenge" MORRIS DANCING: Nelson Morris will be dancing on Thursday 15 March at 1903 Square and Vic Brew Bar, top of Trafalgar Street at 7.00 pm. Regular practices on Thursday nights from 22 March at Trafalgar Street Hall, opposite Trailways from 7.30 pm. Contact: Jan King 545 2546 for further details. Bizarre Bazaar To be held Saturday April 21st at Stoke Memorial Hall. Deadline to book a stall March 31st. Oppor-

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New & Quality Pre-loved Clothing * Affordable Jewellery & Gifts *

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Hours: Mon - Wed: 9:30am-4pm ~ Thurs: 9:30am-7pm Fri: 9:30am-4pm ~ Sat: 10am-2pm

Strawbridge Square Carpark, Stoke • Ph: 03 547 8434

mowing and ed Lawnrimming and tree p ges runin t e g d g he Garden tidy ups Water blasting

Furniture Custom-designed & made furniture & joinery. Free quotes, quality workmanship, excellent service, no job too small Phone Hans today

Regular and 1 off jobs

T: 03 989 5200 C: 021 050 6193

Phoenix Arcade, 16 Bridge Street, Nelson courses@computercompetence.co.nz www.computercompetence.co.nz Intro to computers Word Beginners Word Intermediate PowerPoint

28 & 29 Mar 3 & 4 Apr 10 & 11 Apr 11 & 12 Apr

Excel Beginners Excel Intermediate Excel Advanced Publisher

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GUITAR REPAIRS

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Ph 544 5880

www.greenacres.co.nz

Don 027 489 3023 or 547 1190

www.mortgagelink.co.nz

MORTGAGE ADVICE

PAINTER

PAINT & PANEL

Decor8 WITH DISTINCTION

Simon Noake Qualified painter & decorator

All internal & external decorating Ph: 03 541 0353 Mob: 021 751 073 decor8@xtra.co.nz

TEACHING A Balanced Approach Building ALL the Literacy Fields Oral language, Reading, Spelling, Written Language

SELF-LIT PRACTICAL TEACHING APPROACH For Years 3-8 AND

SELF-LIT JUNIOR COURSE

For Students and Parents Working the Literacy Sub-Skills for School Entry and the first year at school Claire Alderson - Specialist Teacher & E-Learning

aldersonjhc@gmail.com www.selflit.co.nz/selflit Future Proof Ltd 035482710 or 035464915

Drainage & Construction Tasman LTD • Registered Drainlayers (residential & commercial) • Sewage Treatment (design,supply, install & service) • Blocked Drains • Video Camera & Drain Inspection • Waterblasting • Excavator & Truck Hire to suit job

Dynamic Balancing Drive Shaft Repairs

NZ MARINE TURBOCHARGERS

Phone 543 8243

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Need a new Stylist? Hair Design $20 off any service (Adult prices only - new clients only upon presenting this ad)

PANEL BEATING

• All Insurance & Private

Work

• Motorcycles & Custom

Airbrushing

• Courtesy Cars

Phone:

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All Insurance Claims Panelbeating Chassis Straightening Repaints 2-pack Touch Ups Call Tony Johnston

90 VANGUARD ST NELSON PH: 548 3954 027 548 3954

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Insurance & Private

Ph 548 5144 Orion St

opp Tahuna Testing Station

TRAINING

HARRIS TRAINING SERVICES LTD Shane Harris Registered FITEC & GROWSAFE Trainer & Assessor Accredited EPA [former ERMA] Test Certifier

Course Dates for Nelson/Richmond Introductory Growsafe/Approved Handler Course - 15 March & 25 April Growsafe /Approved Handler Recertification - 16 March & 23 April ATV [All Terrain Vehicle] Safety Course - 21 March & 12 April Chainsaw Course [units 6916 & 6917] - 27 March & 11 April

Ph: 544 4062

Mob: 0274 574 775

Email: harristraining@xtra.co.nz

Aboki Hairdressers 68 Buxton Square, Nelson

ph 5468680

PAVING

Pave the Way

refinishers

Specialists in Large Vehicle Body Repair & Refinishing

Nelson (Head Office) 136 Vanguard Street Phone: 546 6188 www.turbocharger.co.nz e: service@turbocharger.co.nz

HAIRDRESSER

ALL TRANSPORT Accident Repair Specialists

Quick - Efficient Professional

Marine & Industrial Turbochargers

Buxton car park │ Ph 539 0187 PANEL BEATER

Fully Trained, Security Screened

DYNAMIC BALANCING

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Ground Maintenance Nelson

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545 1053

DRAINAGE

Welcomes Emma Williams

All Landscape Work Plants - Trees Landscape gravels Rock - Retaining walls Small digger work Irrigation - Mowing

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Call on our knowledge & expertise, for all the mortgage advice you need.

Hands On Computer Training

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• Huge range of pavers • Tree rings • Pear caps • Huge range of exposed aggregate • Irrigated garden edging with built in pop-up sprinklers

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