Nelson Weekly Your Community Newspaper
Tuesday 18 December 2012
Surprise gifts for sick kids
Tahuna Beach Holiday Park
SPEEDWAY Xmas Xtravaganza
Page 5
Retailers set for Xmas rush Sinead Ogilvie Retailers are preparing for the onslaught of last minute shoppers as they head towards the busiest week of the year. Paymark figures released on Friday show $20.5 million was spent in Nelson last week and this figure looks set to snowball as people begin their last minute Christmas spending. Ailsa Cowan, owner of Crackerjack Toys says the busiest time of year has well and truly begun for her store and she expects sales to increase steadily over the week ahead. “It’s a good time of year for us. We are expecting some extremely busy periods this week as it has been mayhem over the last few days.” Fashion Island manager Susan Matz says Christmas celebrations have rubbed off on customers with stores tracking well and up on last year’s fig-
ures, something which she expects will continue on through Christmas. “The stores are doing really well, we are now starting our Christmas countdown. It’s definitely our busiest time of year.” Local retailers have seen a huge spike in the number of voucher sales and Susan says vouchers are a top seller and “incredibly popular” at this time of year. Dave Waine, owner of Urban Beach says his store is expecting great numbers through the doors this week and has noticed customers are supporting New Zealand designers when purchasing. Jewel Beetle owner Yvon Smits says she is already seeing more sales than last year and this week will be the busiest time of year for her jewellery store.
wheelchairs mobility scooters walkers/canes electric bed/hoists lift assist chairs bathroom solutions incontinence products daily living aids/products
Sales - Service - Repairs
SEE PAGE 2
Saturday 29 December from 7.00pm
Page 22 - 23
Page 19
Jennifer Armstrong and Emily O’Connell show off their Christmas lights on Kauri St in Stoke as part of the Harcouts Light Up Nelson competition. Photo: Phillip Rollo.
Lighting up the Christmas spirit Phillip Rollo
Thousands of dollars, hours and light bulbs have gone into brightening up this year’s Harcourts Light Up Nelson competition with a total of 17 houses participating. Nelson Weekly spoke with four homeowners that have entered
again this year, in the lead up to the Christmas period, which is of course their busiest time. Graham and Keitha Holdaway won the competition four years ago when they first decked out their Panorama Drive home with thousands of Christmas lights. Graham took a break when he
Seasons Greetings maintain your independence
RENTAL EQUIPMENT
Home Healthcare Equipment and Mobilty Products Visit our showroom at: Cnr McGlashen Ave & Croucher St, Richmond, Nelson Additional copies $1
Despair for Stoke/Nayland
Book Now For Christmas
Ph: 03 544 7717
www.accessmobility.co.nz
100% locally owned and operated
was out of town last year but has returned with his unique musical element, with the lights altering to the beat of Christmas carols. He says there are approximately 8000 light bulbs on his house at the moment and that the music
SEE PAGE 2 Can Openers Dressing Sticks Reachers Pill Boxes Tap Turners Sock Aids Kitchen Gadgets Walking Sticks Cutlery/Scoop Plates Cushions
...and much more instore
www.nelsonweekly.co.nz