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Tāhunanui fights NZTA plan Kate Russell Reporter

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The Tāhunanui community is to take legal action against Waka Kotahi NZTA over its plans to

add priority lanes to its main road, citing safety concerns. The Waka Kotahi board endorsed the Nelson Future Access Project detailed business case on Thursday, which follows endorsement by the Nelson City Council in

October. The project aims to solve Nelson’s transport woes with a range of measures over the next 30 years, and part of this includes adding priority lanes down parts of Tāhunanui Drive.

However, Tāhunanui residents Jac Stevenson and Paul Matheson, along with other members of the community, have formed an organisation called Tāhunanui Village Safety Society Incorporated to fight the decision.

Edna evicted at 89

“We have engaged a solicitor and a letter was sent to NZTA [on 10 December] advising we are very unhappy with what they are planning, with the possibility of a

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Edna Rapson is losing her flat of three years at Whareama Care Centre. Photo: Jonty Dine.

Jonty Dine Partially blind and confined to a wheelchair, Edna Rapson is now facing the possibility of being homeless. The 89-year-old has lived at Whareama in Stoke for the past three years, but now that the care centre is being demolished Edna must find a new home. Edna was sent a reference from Oceania, the company that owns Whareama, stating that she is an exemplary tenant but, as the site is set for redevelopment, she would need to vacate by March 2022. “We do not have any alternative accommodation for Edna to move into when

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judicial review,” says Paul, a former Nelson mayor and councillor. Waka Kotahi sent a response on 15 December which said they will make detailed design decisions before work commences and engage with affected landowners. The response also said work is anticipated to take place during the summer of 2022/23. Jac says Waka Kotahi’s stance “comes as a shock”. “Priority lanes were taken out of the same stretch of road in 2013 because it was dangerous. We have now been informed they will be there 24/7 - they said that was because of a safety audit.” According to Waka Kotahi’s refined priority lanes map, they will start at Bisley Ave and go through to Parkers Rd.

From left is Tāhunanui resident Jac Stevenson with Tāhunanui Pharmacy part-owners Priti Brixton and Davina Janssen, along with fellow resident Paul Matheson. Photo: Kate Russell. “There’s always been a rumour that clearways or priority lanes are four-laning by stealth, but that is what they have done,” says Jac. Paul says they will be funding the crusade personally and will

appoint an independent engineer to look at the stability of the road. “Whether it’s the small person or the big person, we’ve got a lot of support and that’s only going to grow.”

He says he’s disappointed in the council’s decision to endorse the priority lanes. “How are we going to make these folk understand that we could lose our pharmacy and medical centre - the downstream effects are enormous.” Bicycle Nelson Bays have also submitted a judicial review regarding Waka Kotahi’s whole nationwide approach - citing they don’t meet the modal shift standards of encouraging safety for pedestrians and cyclists. “If you go back to the objectives of the Nelson Future Access Project, safety is the number one thing,” Jac says. “The bottom line is, it’s fundamentally wrong when a seaside village community has to take on both central and local government when all they’re asking for is safety.”

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Edna evicted at 89 from page 1 this happens which means she will be homeless,” the letter states. Suffering from a number of health issues, Edna requires a flat with wheelchair access. Edna has the Nurse Maude service to help her with breakfast and getting dressed in the morning, and dinner and a shower in the evening. “I am very comfortable where I am.” She says she is between a rock and a hard place as she has slightly too much money in the bank to qualify for a council or

state flat, however, not nearly enough to purchase her own home. “No one would give me a mortgage at my age.” She has also been helping support her disabled son. “I bought him a flat so he was secure, and left myself short.” During her search so far, Edna has found only one flat appropriate for her needs at a cost of $500 per week, more than double the $200 she is currently paying. “I like to watch sports on TV, so would have to cut back on things like that to make ends meet.”

Edna is not alone, with other Whareama residents, most of whom have significant health issues, in the same situation. She says it is a scary time. “I just wish it was so much easier just to get a place. I thought they (Oceania) may have helped us get something.” Edna is also reluctant to go into a rest home after having a bad experience the last time she was in care. She will continue hunting and hoping for a place for herself. “I want my independence.” If you have an accommodation option for Edna, please contact her on 03 538 0758.

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Camp grounds split on vaccine passes Charles Anderson Journalist

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A pair of elderly Dunedin tourists who have been holidaying at Tahuna Beach Holiday Park for the past 53 years have had to cancel their booking after management decided against using vaccine passes. “It’s going to be a petri dish,” says the couple’s daughter Olivia. “We are absolutely shocked. My parents are 85 and 90.” All three council-owned campgrounds in Nelson, the Brook Valley Holiday Park, Maitai Valley Motor Camp, and Tahunanui Beach Holiday Park, have long-term occupants, who are not required to have a vaccine pass to access the place they live. Therefore, Nelson City Council has decided against using vaccine passes for tourists who will be travelling from across the country. However, that policy does not seem to have deterred others. “We are fully booked, and we have people on standby,” says Tina Thomas, Tahuna Beach Holiday Park’s customer service manager. “Due to everything that has happened, we have had to open up to unvaccinated people because some of those permanent residents aren’t vaccinated.”

Tina says that might have helped bookings because unvaccinated people can’t get in anywhere else. “Certainly, we have had cancellations due to people thinking, with the mix of people, they would rather not come here. It’s sad to hear but we fully respect people’s decisions.” Tina says campground staff, who are all vaccinated, will be “vigilant” with cleaning and hygiene protocols. They are also asking all guests to wear a mask in public areas. Anyone not adhering to that policy could be removed. Tina says she is supportive of the campground’s decision and feels safe going about her work. However, other campgrounds in the region have taken a different stance. Kaiteriteri Reserve Camp says, while it is not mandated under the current system of accommodation, it has decided to only allow those showing a vaccine pass to stay. Reserve chief executive David Ross says the reserve did a risk assessment and consultation with staff and decided on this policy. “You will appreciate that Kaiteriteri gets congested over summer.” Motueka Top 10 Holiday Park also has a “no jab, plus no vaccination certificate, equals no stay” policy.

An outdoorsy Christmas for Nelsonians Kate Russell Reporter

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Trade Me’s top searches in the region over the last week reveal that Nelsonians are looking forward to spending time outdoors this Christmas. Outdoor furniture was the most searched-for item in the Nelson Bays region with kayaks following closely behind, according to the internet trading site. “And for those Nelson folk planning to get away from home over the summer, campervans are also in hot demand,” says Trade Me spokesperson, Millie Silvest-

er. Mountainbikes and boats round out the top five searches. “Unsurprisingly for the Nelson area, BBQs and tents also prove very popular searches on Trade Me as we count down the days until Christmas and Kiwis look forward to a little time off exploring their own backyard,” adds Millie. “Searches for desks are also trending in the area, as they are across the country, as more and more Kiwis are getting their ‘work from home’ set-up sorted.” These items are similar to 2020, with outdoor furniture

and caravans being the top two searches in the region for the second year running. In the past week, Trade Me has had almost 50,000 Christmas-related searches, and 13,000 searches for Christmas trees, nationwide. “It also looks like iPhones could be a popular Christmas gift this year with close to 30,000 searches for iPhones in the past week,” says Millie. This year Trade Me also looked at international and national trends to predict the top toys for this Christmas. The most searched-for toy has been the Zuru Rainbocorns Surprise, followed by Poppy the booty-shakin’ pug.

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World’s most invasive ant set to explode Jo Kent One of the world’s most problematic ants is set to explode in the region this summer after a wet winter and humidity have created the perfect breeding ground for the pest. The Argentine ant is on the top 10 list of invasive species on the planet and pose a serious threat to New Zealand’s biodiversity. Tasman District Council biosecurity officer Ken Wright says they accidentally arrived at Port Nelson in 2001 and since then, they’ve infiltrated the whole region. Debug Nelson owner Shane Warland says they are aggressive and territorial and can bite people. “They literally eat every other insect in the garden, good or bad. I’ve been to places in Richmond where you can’t put your kids out on the back lawn as they will get covered in ants and get bitten. They’ve even been known to crawl into cots and eat the contents of a baby’s nappy.” Besides being a major household and garden pest, Argentine ants pose a serious

The Argentine ant has fully established itself in Richmond and experts say the problem will get worse this summer. Photo: Supplied. threat to our natural areas these ants to no avail,” Ken and biodiversity because of says. “The trouble is they their aggressiveness and ap- are transported in cars and petite. in freight, rubbish and pot “These ants will also invade plants and their super coloyour property and they are nies can stretch for hundreds on the rise this summer be- of metres with many queens cause of the weather condi- in the nest, so quite often it becomes a community-wide tions this year,” Shane says. The ants used to be part of problem.” the council’s Tasman-Nelson A Department of ConservaRegional Pest Management tion spokesperson says that Plan but have since been Argentine ants kill and distaken off as they have proved place native invertebrates that many indigenous spetoo widespread. “We leave it up to the in- cies depend on. dividuals to control the “They will eat lizards, bird problem now as we tried eggs and newly hatched many different options with chicks, potentially threat-

ening endangered populations.” During spring and summer, when nests are expanding, they have an insatiable appetite. Because their diet spans all food types from insects to nectar, they take food sources away from kiwi, tui, bellbirds and silvereyes as well as lizards and native invertebrates. The main difference in appearance is that the Argentine ant is honey-brown in colour whereas most of our other ants are black. It’s been estimated that Argentine ants will require $68 million to control if they become widespread across the country. Another critter which is thriving, more so than in previous years, is the cockroach. “I get daily call outs to deal with them.” Shane says. “It’s mainly to do with the wet winter we’ve had followed by this humidity. He says that although cockroaches have a bad reputation, this particular New Zealand roach is often misunderstood. “They are harmless and don’t spread disease or bite.”

NEWS Nelson a hot holiday spot: Holidaymakers appear to be looking to Nelson over other popular summer destinations. Online travel agency Booking.com has revealed Nelson was the fourth most searched holiday destination for Kiwis this Christmas, an eight-place jump compared to summer searches in 2020. Nelson beat out popular Northern destinations including Auckland and Northland for bookings made in November for the holiday period of December 23 to January 6, while Queenstown, Taupo and Wellington took out first, second and third place respectively. Kea shot dead: The Department of Conservation is appealing for information about the shooting dead of two kea in Golden Bay. The kea were handed in by members of the public who found them near Ligar Bay on Saturday 6 November. It is thought they may have died four or five days before. Anyone with information about the kea shooting and who may have shot the birds is asked to contact DOC on 0800 36 24 68.

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On top of placing in all five of her school subjects, Rosa Cachemaille has been named Nelson College for Girls 2021 dux recipient. Budding historian Rosa placed first in history, art history and classics, second place in English and fourth in her fifth and final subject, chemistry. She says, along with the surprise of the dux win, the fourth place in chemistry was just as surprising. “I was confused by chemistry I don’t actually know why I chose it,” she says. Nelson College for Girls’ senior prize-giving took place a little differently this year due to Covid-19 restrictions. While the prize winners gathered in the school’s hall, whānau were invited to watch online via livestream. Though her family couldn’t be there in person when she walked the school stage for the dux award, she was surrounded by a group of friends to cheer her on. “My friends were just as excited by it, they stood up and clapped for me, so it was nice to have people there.”

She says she’s always been a hard worker and decided in college to make academics a priority. Rosa had dreams of studying abroad at Cambridge University but with Covid-19 interrupting those plans, she’s eager to get started on her Bachelor of Arts degree at the Victoria University of Wellington. She’s planning on completing a double major degree in history and sociology, alongside some art history papers. Rosa dreams of getting her PhD and becoming a historian, she says she can also see herself teaching history or working in a museum or archives centre. For now, Rosa’s priority is saving up some money before heading to university with her summer job at Red Art Gallery & Café. Rosa credits her teachers for encouraging her studious ways, including art history teacher Anna Heinz. “She’s a really kind and great teacher. She was one who would acknowledge my hard work to me through the years.” Her tutor teacher Symon Claridge was also there in the mornings to offer his support. Before she heads off to university, Rosa is looking forward to some family time in Abel Tasman this summer.

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Free meals for all at Christmas Erin Bradnock Reporter

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For those still twiddling their thumbs on Christmas Day plans, community groups have been getting to work to ensure no one has to spend the holiday alone or hungry. There will be at least two free community lunches on offer this Christmas day, one for vaccinated people and another for those unvaccinated. Murray Leaning is behind the Christmas Lunch for the double vaccinated where a spread including ham, lamb and turkey will be available at the Broadgreen Intermediate School hall. “We’ve had registration open we have lots and lots of volunteers but now we need diners,” says Murray. Funding for the dinner has been largely covered by Nelson City Council through the Nelson Regional Development Agency. Food will be supplied by Richmond’s Stables Tavern and Restaurant and entertainment will be provided by Nelson Musical Theatre. “Were happy to step up and do this for Nelson and for the people that are a bit lonely or wanting company. We’re more than happy to do it,” he says. He says Santa himself will be taking time out of his present delivery plans to make an appearance at the lunch. The lunch will be from 11.30am, to register you can phone or text the Christmas

phone at 0225143135. “Last year we had close to 200 diners so would love to see that again,” says Murray. An alternative option is available for those that aren’t vaccinated for a Christmas picnic at Victory Park. Organiser Sean O’Connor says Murray and the Christmas Lunch team, including Murray, helped them set up another community lunch “We wanted to put on a fun family event that entire families could go to without question as well as for the poorest and those over-represented among the unvaccinated,” says Sean. Anyone is welcome to come along with their picnic gear to Victory Park from 12pm, Christmas Day. “We thought that there should be something on offer for everyone, that was our motivation,” he says. Sean asks that anyone planning on coming along reserve their space by calling 02102856900 so they can get an idea of numbers and for how much food to provide. Those that don’t call ahead are still welcome to come along for a feed from 12.30pm. Fresh Choice, New World Nelson and Countdown Stoke have generously donated food vouchers for organisers to sort out the kai. In the event of unfavourable weather, Victory Community Centre will host the lunch. “We want to emphasise it’s going to be safe and legal, we just

wanted to make sure that everyone gets fed on Christmas day,” he says. Giving Aroha in Anzac Park has decided to run a Boxing Day event instead of their annual Christmas meal to give their volunteers a well-deserved break and to spread the aroha out. Giving Aroha in Anzac Park spend every Sunday at Anzac Park feeding the homeless community or as Jackie affectionately calls them Nelson’s ‘streeties’. Founder Jackie Galland will be helping at the Victory Park lunch on Christmas Day and gathering leftovers for the Boxing Day bash. “We’re asking the community if they’ve got leftovers and can bring them to the park on Sunday to contact me or our Facebook page,” she says. Giving Aroha is also running an ‘adopt a streetie’ campaign where anyone can sign up to give a gift to a streetie that will align with their personal interests. Giving Aroha in Anzac Park will only be able to serve the vaccinated community from January 9 and Jackie says there’s been a great effort to get the homeless community’s vaccination rate up. “We’ve got 44 people vaccinated within our usual crowd of about 60, it’s taken a huge effort,” she says. To find out more about the Boxing Day brunch or to donate food or gifts, visit their Facebook page Giving Aroha in Anzac Park.

Giving Aroha in Anzac Park volunteers Jackie Gallard, Ocean Nguyen, Corina Johnstone and Sam Demello pictured ahead of last year’s annual Christmas meal. Photo: Erin Bradnock.

Two siblings who together complete two paper runs and always put their hand up to help with extra, have been nominated for Nelson Weekly Deliverer of the Month. Scarlett Gribble, 10, and her brother Kobe, 14, deliver around the Nelson Hospital area. Scarlett says her favourite thing about the paper run is going past her friend’s house. She has saved her money and used some of it to buy Christmas decorations for her bedroom. Photo: Sara Hollyman.

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John Cretney In 1853, Alexander Campbell married Hester Copeman and they had six children. George Frederick Colin Campbell was their second son. GFC, as he was known, was educated at Nelson College then joined the civil service where he ultimately became the Auditor General. He was a keen member of the Wellington Star Boating Club and was one of the crew that rowed a whaleboat across Cook Strait to the Marlborough Sounds. He also was a keen rugby player and was the first president of the New Zealand Rugby Union. Throughout his life he rarely missed a game at Athletic Park. He married Amy Pike and their only child was Alan Le Grand Campbell, born in 1895. Alan is the soldier whose medals were discovered on a dump and reunited with his son, 91-year-old Hamish,

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Alan Le Grand Campbell and his flying log book. Photos: Supplied. as reported in the Waimea Weekly last month. Alan went to Wanganui Collegiate School, and in 1916 went straight on to Sandhurst in Britain. After passing, he joined the Highland Light Infantry, but volunteered for the Royal Flying Corps which was looking for recruits. In late 1917, as a Lieutenant, he graduated from Flying School and his training record shows such topics as photography, bomb drop-

ping, aerial shooting and wireless, along with 36 hours of flying solo. For the rest of the war, he flew in Mesopotamia – the former name for the area of West Asia which includes Iraq, Kuwait, and parts of Iran, Turkey and Syria. By all accounts, he had some pretty hair-raising experiences, and his flying log makes for fascinating reading with flights reaching such places as Bagdad and Teheran.

Flight log entries included: “Four attempts to get into aerodrome”, “Dud engine – landed 10 miles south”, “Too much weight in the back seat”, “Sandstorm”, “Display over Shahs Palace (Teheran) – took photos”. And he even had some time for recreation with the entry: “Looking for gazelles.” After the war he rejoined his regiment and was posted to many places including Ireland, Mesopotamia and India.

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incidents which could have been avoided by taking care on the road and in the water. Last year, St John responded to over 1,000 emergency incidents on Christmas Day across the country, with the most common being falls or back injuries, unconscious people and breathing problems. She says that while it’s understandable many people will be heading away or outdoors, it’s important to take care and be mindful of whānau, friends, and people in our communities.

St John is reminding everyone to stay safe and look out for their whānau, friends and neighbours as another year comes to an end. Nelson Bays territory manager, Anne-Maree Harris, says while it’s a relief to be able to travel freely, albeit with restrictions, across Aotearoa this season, it’s the busiest time of the year for St John ambulance teams. Nelson Bays territory manager Anne-Maree Harris. She says staff will respond to Photo: Supplied. many car crashes and water

“The festive season can be a difficult time for people with financial problems or those who live alone. We’ve noticed an increase in patients presenting with mental health problems around this time, so please check on those who are vulnerable. “Our ambulance staff also face an increase in workload this time of year, and while we are prepared for summer – there is some uncertainty as to what impact Covid-19 will have, as people reconnect and travel – and what

impact that will have on emergency incident volumes.” She says paramedics will respond as soon as possible to life-threatening and time critical emergencies, but if your condition is not urgent there may be a delay in getting an ambulance to you. “If you interact with our frontline call handlers or ambulance officers, be kind. Our people are here to help you and we have a zero tolerance for verbal or physical violence.”

Helping track Hector’s dolphins Staff Reporter People visiting the Top of the South this summer are being asked to keep an eye out for one of the world’s most endangered dolphins. The Hector’s dolphin population is estimated to be about 15,000, but they face threats from fishing, the disease toxoplasmosis, boat strike and the noise associated with human activity on and in the ocean. Hector’s dolphins were previously found all along the coast of most of the South Island. Their largest current populations are now found along the west coast be-

fiable due to their rounded dorsal fin. “The description we often use is it looks like one of Mickey Mouse’s ears, and their grey and black markings.” People who are out boating or on the coast who see a Hector’s are urged to take a photograph of the dolphin and pass it on to DOC at www.doc.govt. nz/marine-mammal-sighting-form/. “By passing on photographs and details of where people see Hector’s dolphins around the northern South Island, it helps build our understanding of how the dolphins use this part of the country and inform future planning for marine protection,” Kristie says.

tween Jackson Bay and Kahurangi Point, the south coast between Toetoes Bay, Porpoise Bay and Te Waewae Bay and the east coast between Otago and Marlborough. Department of Conservation marine ecosystems manager Kirstie Knowles says there is particular interest in sightings of Hector’s dolphins around the northern South Island. “We’re urging people enjoying the coast and sea around the Marlborough Sounds, Golden Bay and Tasman Bay to report any sightings of Hector’s dolphins.” One of the smallest dolphin species, Kristie says Hector’s are easily identi-

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Opinion

Library: Surely with building costs skyrocketing, and with an end cost close to $60 million not out of the question, a revisit of this financially reckless project is becoming critical. Yours sincerely, R D Wilson Council resident’s survey: My first reaction was why still as high as 43 per cent? I love the words “a more controversial decision-making context” - I’m only a simple country lad but wouldn’t “the result of bad or wacky decisions” have been more accurate? An explanation as to the meaning of “respondents using active transport” would also be a help. Being in a position to observe the numerous near-empty buses that travel through The Wood, I suggest that the respondents are not actually using buses but claim that to save the planet they will one day use one. Surely, if the author of the report meant passengers, she/he would have said so. Confused, but sincerely yours, Kerry Neal Private Jets and Public Consequences. I watched a private jet taking off from our regional Nelson airport today. I also notice that the racecarts at Tahuna beach are powered by gas-hungry motors. I saw all the rally cars being towed into Nelson, presumably to race at the track. Jet skis ply our near shore waters and sports fishermen

power out for the measly return on expenses in overpowered petrol runabouts. My connection for these things is that we have massive use of petrol for our pleasure and pastimes as part of our local economy. Private Jet travel, according to the BBC, is approximately 10 times more polluting, per passenger mile, than commercial jet, which is quite a bit more polluting than prop aircraft. It is, further, vastly more polluting than other forms of public transportation. Private jets and other motorsports are simply avoidable pleasure uses that have no real social importance. All of these can be done in ways that are zero or near zeroemissions, but it is clearly going to take some policy directives to adjust our climate damaging pastimes. The latest IPCC climate change report tells us that we have approximate 3000 days to turn around our use of fossil fuels or face a future of horribly diminished safety and comfort. It is a climate crisis tipping point that we must respond to or face severe repercussions. We can and we must do this. What part of our locally declared Climate Emergency allows private jets to continue frequenting our airport? What part of Climate Emergency allows recreational burning of fossil fuels, allows petrol sports, allows pleasure activities to damage the ecological prospects of our children and further generations? What part of Climate Emergency don’t we get? Jace Hobbs

Three Waters alternative options? By Trudie Brand Does it have to be an all or nothing approach. Government can leave the 3 Waters under local Council control, there are alternatives options. Government 3 Waters Reform has paused until the New Year. Is this break an opportunity for the NZ Government to review its mandated approach by engaging with you to understand the public’s viewpoint to decide on an alternative 3 Waters model? Since August 2019 I have thoroughly researched the Governments 3 Water Reform, the consistent message from all parties is that change is required, how to

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Housing infill: What kind of people would be moving into the new infill housing that council wants throughout Nelson? What will the demographics be? A lot of it will be affected by the market, but I can't see infill being sold as 3300 m2 houses on the existing sections that will be subdivided. Much more likely the infill will be rental. No one wants or needs a 300 m2 rental - so developments will be built as two or three apartments per building. The mayor and her compliant council think this is going to solve the homelessness issue. Does anyone want this infill next to them? Citywide, this is more than just loss of daylight, privacy and views and the loss of amenity for those currently living next to a house on a larger section that will be subdivided without resource consent. Council has the opportunity under the housing enabling bill to approve medium density intensification rather than high density which would totally change the character of Nelson outside of the inner city. But the far better option would be for council to go through with a full resource consent process and give the residents the opportunity to give their views. Recently we have had only virtual consultation, or the public has simply been ignored on critical issues like this one. Dan McGuire Search and rescue heroes celebrated: Congratulations Sherp, well deserved my friend.

model/deliver this change is where disagreement arises. Information from Local Government New Zealand [LGNZ] and the Department of Internal Affairs [DIA] has consistently outlined that all New Zealanders should have access to the same quality of water assets regardless of location and that the public and end water users should be engaged in the decision-making process. Alternative models have been suggested nationally to counter the Governments mandated four Entities approach. However, after attending all available workshops, briefings and meetings open to all NCC’s Elected Members; we as a Council did not discuss any alternative models, despite my attempts to initiate such debate.

Great to see you have been recognised for your outstanding contribution to Search and Rescue. Philip Steans Well deserved, it is always nice to be recognised for doing a great job or service, well done Sherp, S & R have been fortunate to have you on the team. Diane Whittle Congratulations Sherp ...well deserved. Best wishes. Hamish Blanch Well done Sherpie, well deserved, congratulations. Brian Robinson Huge congratulations Sherp, very well deserved and about time. Karen Peters Congratulations Sherp. Great news and well deserved. Mike Turner Congratulations cuz. Michelle Riley Beach apartments done, a new supermarket next: They have needed a supermarket for forever. And they also need affordable apartments. Valerie Weir Van Til Awesome news, about time Tahuna gets a supermarket, it will definitely benefit the elderly who live around there and those that can’t drive and many others. Be cool if it was another Pak ‘n Save, would save a lot of those

Ratepayer consultation should have informed the Councils viewpoint on 3 Waters, such consultation may have provided better outcomes for Nelson’s ratepayers and the wider NZ. Finally, at the NCC meeting on Wednesday 8th December, I presented an alternative model, one that I felt provided a potential cost-effective path forward. The model I presented is similar to one presented to LGNZ by other councils/ interested parties (LGNZ letter, 23/11/2021). The main difference in my proposed model to others is that financial support be restricted to those councils that do not have the ability to raise funds via their own ratepayer base, whilst still retaining their 3 Water Assets. It is not designed to be a regional solution. This would then enable all Councils

in Tahuna and town driving to Richmond. Tanita Harrison Supermarket has been needed for years, so many people who can't get to the ones in Stoke or Nelson. Come on people, priorities. Ruth Rodley About time Tahunanui gets a supermarket. Tahunanui needs council to be spending on upgrading this area. It’s a fantastic place in summer. Renee DeGroot People will pay for the view but they are needed regardless of our own personal opinions … even if it looks a tad out of place … a supermarket for Tahuna is long overdue and will create much needed jobs. Kahurangi Hippolite Hmmm and the council wants to spend 44 million on a library? That is 14 million more for a smaller building. How does that work? It is a nice complex and yes a supermarket is well overdue in Tahuna. Anita Komornyik Bajema Do what they do in Aussie and stick the malls and carparks under the apartment blocks. Easy living. Brendon Williams Looks good. I knew a supermarket would come sooner or later. Rapps PapiChulo Rangiuia

to meet the higher level of water standards that are to be introduced in the 2022-2024 period. The model I proposed is as follows: Government Support Model: That the Government gives direct or indirect financial support to councils that do not have sufficient ratepayer bases to upgrade or maintain their current or future three waters infrastructure, for example the Chatham Islands. This targeted support would be enabled through subsidies, debt guarantees or liquidity support to boost higher levels of investment in existing three waters assets, whilst managing risk. This model negates the need to establish the mandated four Entities, with their duplicated management structures and independent infrastructure costs, ensuring that 3 Water Assets remain within individual Councils’ control. What are your thoughts?

Sports

WEDNESDAY 22 December 2021

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Cricket: Nelson batsman Greg Hay put in a man of the match performance as his side defeated the Otago Volts at McLean Park in Napier on Saturday. Hay smashed 76 from 55 to lead his side to 180/4 with Dane Cleaver also chipping in with 45. At 4/44, the Volts never threatened the total and were eventually dismissed for 127 as Seth Rance claimed 5/19 in a stunning spell. Meanwhile, the Hinds are still win-less in their campaign after going down to the Sparks by seven wickets. The Hinds could muster just 75 with the bat, as the Sparks romped home with 36 balls to spare. Next up is a double header in Palmerston North on December 27 with both the Stags and Hinds taking on Auckland.

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In just his first year playing, Joseph Domoni has won some of the most coveted trophies in New Zealand secondary school rugby and now has capped it off with a scholarship to Japan. At the beginning of 2021, Joseph admits he could barely pass a rugby ball properly after his friends convinced him to join the 1st XV. “I played for fun at school but never a proper season, more of my mates were in the 1st XV so I thought I would give it a crack.” Now, the softly spoken young man has his next four years secured, after he was awarded a scholarship to study and play at Daito Bunka University in Tokyo. It has been a whirlwind few weeks for the 18-year-old, who was planning to stay in Nelson and work as a barber before the life-changing opportunity presented itself. “I’m not too sure how it works with studying or if I’m just playing, all I know is I’m going over there to play rugby and that sounds good to me.” Joseph has enjoyed a highly prosperous rookie year, with

Joseph Domoni has been awarded a scholarship to play rugby in Tokyo in 2022. Photo: Jonty Dine. his Nelson College side winning the Crusaders Schools and South Island championships. “For my first proper season, I was pretty happy about that.” The hulking yet humble lock says he learnt a lot in his debut year. “I had no idea how to jump in the lineout when I started but ended up figuring it out.” Of course, some skills came very naturally to the 6’5”, 98kg teenager. He says he is undecided on his future but has con-

sidered the possibility of one day pulling on the Brave Blossoms jersey of Japan. “It is something I’ve thought about but if I had the opportunity I’ve always wanted to play for New Zealand or Fiji.” Born in Aotearoa, Joseph would qualify for the Fijian side through his parents. He admits he will miss Nelson. “I love Nelson, I would love to come back and play footy for the Mako one day.” Joseph says the fact he is mov-

ing to Japan is still sinking in. “It hasn’t really hit me yet but once I’m on the plane I’m sure it will.” He will depart the country in March or April of next year. Joseph is embracing the upcoming culture change, with his knowledge of the language currently limited to ‘konichiwa’ and ‘domo arigato’. “I know they have really good food and really nice people, and I like anime so have a connection there.”

All-round O’Connor brilliance gets Wanderer’s home Jonty Dine Joseph O’Connor has put in another star performance to guide his side to victory against Waimea Toi Toi United in round six of the Tasman Premier League on Saturday. O’Connor was a one-man band for Taylors Contracting Wanderers Motueka, scoring 75 out of the total of 150 before ripping through the opposition to claim 6/17, at Brightwater. The hosts were all out in the 48th over with Waimea Toi Toi skipper Sam Baxendine taking 3/34 as only two other Wanderer’s players reached double figures. O’Connor’s haul included two clean bowleds and two LBWs with the win seeing Wanderers move to second on the points table. Elsewhere, Athletic College Old Boys remains unbeaten at the top of the table with its sixth win on the trot. Nelson College managed to dismiss the defending champions

Nelson College keeper Lucca Hemingway attempts to run out ACOB’s Jonty Raxworthy during Saturday’s Tasman Premier League clash. Photo: Evan Barnes/Shuttersport. for 252, Ben Hazlett top scoring with 62 while Finn Restieaux wasn’t far behind with 61. Lachlan Bartlett managed 3/47 off ten but it was again the Zohrab show in the second innings, twins David and Thomas taking four wickets and a runout between them as college fell 110 runs short. A 93-run opening stand set up Car Company Stoke/Nayland for a solid total against the Falcons. The rest of the order couldn’t quite cash in on the

start, as Stoke eventually got to 216/6 from 50 overs at Marsden Rec. The Falcons looked comfortable in its chase at 159-4 but fell just 21 shy of its target, Dylan Eginton, Cameron Neame and Matt Deaker snaring two wickets apiece. In the other match, played at Oliver Park, the Dolphins made a horror start against Wakatu, being 22-5 before Liam Young, 45 from 61, and Karl Fitzpatrick, 41 from 91, steadied the ship.

They managed to get through to 138 before being dismissed in the 44th over, then saw their hopes rise as they knocked over both Wakatu openers without a run on the board. However, the visitors recovered and, guided by a patient 63 not out from Campbell McLean, ran down Dolphins’ total for the loss of seven wickets in the 42nd over. Hunter Ruffell’s 3-14 from 10 overs was the pick of the bowling figures, with Fitzpatrick bagging a brace.

Swimming: Swimmers faced a strong current from the incoming tide in race five of the Rylock series in Nelson harbour on Thursday, but the season’s top swimmers just kept on at the front of the field.Hayden Squance recorded his fourth win of the season ahead of Terry Bone, Hamish Neill and Abbey Smale. Austen Dean was fifth, ahead of teenagers Emily Chadderton and Sam Harman, who fought each other all the way to the finish to take second and third place respectively in the women’s section. Terry Bone leads M40-49. The 49-year-old has five wins from five races and was second overall on Thursday. Swimming continues every Thursday through the summer from the Nelson Yacht Club. More information at nelsonseaswims.co.nz. Athletics: The annual Colgate Games – New Zealand’s largest junior athletics competition – will be taking place in Invercargill in mid-January. There are 829 young athletes from 69 clubs set to compete at the South Island event. It is set to be an exciting three days with young athletes running, jumping and throwing their way to the podium. Athletics Nelson is sending 19 young athletes and Athletics Richmond eight. The Colgate Games is a vaccination pass event with all attendees aged 12 years and three months and older needing to hold a vaccination pass to attend the event. Rugby: The Crusaders are coming to Blenheim for a pre-season game against the Hurricanes. The match at Lansdowne Park on Friday 11th February is set for a 5.30pm kick off. Tickets are on sale now and are just $25 for adults and $10 for a child. Season tickets are also now on sale for the 2022 NPC.While the draw is yet to be announced, you can pre-purchase season tickets to either Blenheim or Nelson as a gift for the Mako fans in your family/whanau.

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was after all the more experienced kayak fisher. It was on the shore where I started to figure out how different my experience was to what they saw. They knew there was a strong current running through there, saw I was not making as much ground as I ordinarily would so to them it looked as though I was stuck trying to paddle against the current. Being much stronger paddlers, they decided to paddle out and give me a hand (but not a thumb sadly). We talk a lot about safety on the water but we so often overlook the very people we are with – while this was just a cut slowing me down, it could have been something far more serious in their eyes – your choice of companions may just turn out to be the difference between life and death on the water.

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Marty Kain’s cricketing career has always been untraditional. With his dream of playing international cricket seemingly over, Marty packed his bags and moved to San Diego in 2017 to take an indefinite break from the game. After getting established in the U.S, Marty did some coaching to support him and his wife while she studied. An hour a week slowly snowballed into a full-time career and eventually saw Marty pulling the pads back on. With the pressure off, Marty began to enjoy his cricket more than he had in a long time and it showed in his performances. This would not go unnoticed by national selectors and now at 33-years-old, Marty will make his international debut for his adopted country tomorrow night.

The U.S will take on Ireland in three ODIs and two T20Is this month, the first time the states has played host to a top tier nation. “It is pretty random, but something I have always wanted to do, so after a long time it will be pretty awesome.” He says after first moving to San Diego, he had no intention of playing the game he had spent the past 20 years dedicated to. “I didn’t plan to have anything to do with cricket.” However, he was finally “roped back in”. “I was like ‘sure, let’s give this a whirl,’ and before I knew it was back to being fully competitive.” Marty says it is a huge occasion for USA cricket. “Ireland is a proper team, so this is a really good step in the right direction.” He says his side will be no pushovers. “These guys are no joke and

certainly have skills. If they perform to their ability, we can compete.” The former Central Districts allrounder says cricket in the United States is played on everything from concrete pitches to outfields that are too long for even local sheep to graze on. “You need to keep an open mind and be prepared to play on all sorts of wickets.” However, though they may lack the resources, the passion for the game is on par with any country in the world. “It is next level, these guys just genuinely love cricket and play with no excuses.” It hasn’t been an easy journey for Marty, who arrived in California with no money or experience with the culture. “Trying to restart life was not easy,” Marty says. “It is bit of a rat race and I got kicked to the curb a few times, so to overcome it all was pretty rewarding.”

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