23 March 2022

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Wednesday 23 March 2022

School courts damaged Jack MalcolM Tāhunanui School is reeling after their new courts were vandalised over the weekend which will cost thousands of dollars to repair.

Deputy principal Ian Lambie says he believes the damage occurred

early on Saturday evening and the school is asking anyone in the public who has information to come forward.

The school spent about $100,000 on the new courts and surfacing just a year ago. Ian says it is disappointing for the school and

wider community to see them damaged.

The courts have had to be closed while the school looks to have them repaired, which will run up thousands of dollars in costs.

“A good chunk of the kids want to go out and play on the courts,

and now they won’t be able to,” Ian says.

He says having such a large part of their school cut off will impact the way the school operates, while they get fixed.

“It’s going to cause a few headaches.”

The courts are also well-used by the wider community, with the school receiving a number of requests for them to reopen after they were closed through Covid lockdowns.

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MULTICULTURAL FOOTBALL TOURNAMENT: Marcelo Ribas celebrates during the Nelson multicultural football tournament at Neale Park over the weekend.

Marcelo was one of the many involved in the running of the event. Full story on page 19. Photo: Evan Barnes/Shuttersport.

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A North Island car dealership has announced plans to set up shop in the region.

The Ebbett Group are expected to open mid-year on the corner of Nile and Rutherford streets.

The dealership will be home to Skoda, GWM and Haval car brands, as well as a used vehicle and service operation.

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He says “a number of jobs” will be available at the new dealership.

The inner-city site, next to OfficeMax and the Rutherford Hotel, has been a car yard for years.

Taylor’s Cars were the most recent dealership operating on the site.

Tahunanui School principal Barbara Bowen says students lined the fence at lunch to check out the damage done to their courts over the weekend. Photo: Jack Malcolm.

School courts damaged from page 1 “The courts get a lot of community use, unfortunately this time it was negative,” Ian says.

A police spokesperson says they are making follow up enquiries following the report of wilful damage. Anyone with information can call 105 and quote file number 220320/4094.

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Ducks found with throats slit at Saxton Jo Kent At least five Muscovy ducks have been discovered with their throats slit at Orphanage Stream in Saxton Field.

A family from Stoke stumbled across the dead bodies on their evening stroll last week.

The mum, who wishes to remain anonymous, says it was a horrific sight.

“We just saw a pile of feathers and when we got closer could see they’d had their throats cut open. It had been done deliberately and that’s just not OK.” There were what looked like breadcrumbs close to the ducks, suggesting they had been lured to their deaths.

“It’s disgusting behaviour,” the woman says. “There was a man there moving some of the dead ducks away so that children couldn’t see them. We go there with our kids all the time to feed them and it was sad for them to see that.”

SPCA inspectorate team leader Jamie Hancock says SPCA is deeply concerned to hear about the incident and would like to hear from anyone who might have more information about those responsible.

“Acts of violence towards de-

The Muscovy ducks at Orphanage Stream are very approachable. Photo: Sara Hollyman. fenceless animals are unacceptable and where evidence of the ill treatment of an animal is found, it could result in a $50,000 fine or 12 months' imprisonment.”

The ducks are a popular sight at the reserve and Lucie Bell, who regularly pops down to feed them, says this particular breed are extremely kind-natured and approachable.

“Muscovy ducks are lovely and the ones at the stream are more than likely the result of people dumping them as opposed to being wild. Some have had their wing feathers cut, which people do to stop them flying away normally, so a lot of them are dumped.”

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The ducks are prolific breeders and will sit on 15 to 20 eggs at a time and hatch a lot of ducklings.

“People end up with way too many birds too easily, so they see the stream and think they can get away with dumping them there.”

Lucie is so appalled by the cruelty that she’s offered to rehome the remaining ducks on her own pond.

“I’d be happy to help if I can.”

Anyone with information about this incident or those involved is urged to call SPCA and follow the prompts to make a confidential complaint at spca.nz/report-animal-cruelty.

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More needing help as prices rise

Food agency Kai with Love’s Abigail Packer says they are seeing a growing number of families who have never needed assistance in the past. “Loss of work, and increased food and petrol prices mean more and more people are feeling desperate.” She says numbers are tracking up fast with recent increases of between 30 and 60 per cent, heading towards record numbers seen during lockdowns.

Whakatu Drive closing nights for second week

Waka Kotahi NZ Transport Agency’s highway maintenance team will be filling ruts in the road along Whakatu Drive this week. State Highway 6 will be closed between 8pm and 5am from Tuesday to Friday with Sunday 27 March a closure possibility due to wet weather. The detour route is Main Road Stoke, the same as for the recent repairs to the SH6 median safety barrier.

Police appeal for footage following teenagers’ death

Police are appealing to anyone who has CCTV or dashcam footage from Waimea Rd in the early hours of Sunday, 13 March. The appeal is part of the investigation into a fatal crash on Rutherford St that resulted in the death of 17-year-old Tielyr Saige Ayrton and the hospitalisation of two passengers.

Anyone with footage of Waimea Rd at around 1.35am between the intersections of Tukuka St and Rutherford St can call 105 and quote the file number 220313/9685.

Car rolls in Tāhunanui

One person was taken to hospital with moderate injuries after their car rolled in Tāhunanui on Saturday morning. At around 7:30am, police and St John responded to a crash on Muritai St which took down powerlines. PowerCo were alerted, but they reported no current outages in the Nelson region.

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Hamish’s journey from immobility to walking 10km SARA HOLLYMAN A Nelson man who just a few years ago did not have the use of his legs is gearing up to walk 10km in support of his friend’s cancer journey.

Hamish Kennedy says he was a severe alcoholic when the left and right sides of his brain stopped talking to each other, causing him to lose the ability to walk or use his legs at all.

Four years ago he joined Nelson’s City Fitness where he met manager Odette Watson, a person he says is an inspiration to himself and others and helped him with his journey to get his body working again.

“I drank an awful lot but then I started going to the gym where I met Odette, who is just so inspirational.”

Not only was Odette a strong support to get Hamish walking again, she also began her own battle after being diagnosed with breast cancer last year.

“I was really tired and not well for about a year but I thought it was just stress,” Odette says.

Then she noticed that her nipple had inverted so went and got it checked immediately. At the time of the appointment she was told she had breast cancer.

“They knew straight away, it was a shock and then I had to teach a class immediately

Odette Watson and Hamish Kennedy will take part in Relay for Life next month. Photo: Sara Hollyman. afterwards, it was the hardest class I’ve ever taught. It was pretty surreal.”

Odette opted to have her whole breast removed, a decision that ultimately saved her from radiation and chemotherapy, as it was caught early on.

Odette, Hamish, and the CityFity team will join the Cancer Society’s Relay for Life, walking in pairs for six hours around the fields at Tāhunanui Reserve on Saturday, 2 April.

Hamish says he’s going to walk 10km in support of his friend. Using a shopping trolley for support, he hopes it will encourage the

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Hamish spent many years fundraising for hospice and jokes that he always looked at Relay for Life as a competition, but his friendship with Odette and the journey she is going through has given him a new view of the fundraiser.

Hamish says going to the gym for two hours, twice a day, has changed his life.

This is not the first time Odette has participated in Relay for Life, previously stepping up to support friends and family.

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“I don’t think I would’ve got through it without them.”

She says she gets emotional thinking about the fundraising support they have had so far.

“I’m very thankful for the support of the Cancer Society, they connected me with a lot of other networks that helped me, including physio and counselling.”

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Hira fire base damaged by vandals SARA HOLLYMAN Volunteer firefighters who put their lives on hold to help their community have been left frustrated after their station was damaged by vandals.

Hira Rural Fire Station’s building was damaged by slug pellets last Sunday, leaving small holes through the side of the building and its door.

Fire chief officer Gordon Cowie says the damage has disappointed the team and left them feeling frustrated at the senseless act.

The 21-strong volunteer brigade respond to motor vehicle acci-

dents, rural and forestry fires and are co-first responders to medical events, leaving their homes, jobs and families to answer the communities call for help.

Volunteer Derek Bonnington says its fulltime being vigilant and being prepared is always in the back of your mind.

“Your pager can go off at two in the morning, or just when you’re going to bed, or when you’re in the shower, or at the back of the farm, or putting dinner on the table.

“We are always ready to help, ready to stand on an icy road either side of an accident on the

Whangamoas preventing others from becoming an event, or scramble through scrub looking for hot spots to avoid fire spread,” Derek says.

Volunteer Sean Moynihan says the Hira Reserve that the station sits on is susceptible to damage, including cars damaging the grass and vandalism, as it’s an isolated location.

“Things are compounding, so we are asking the community to call the police if they see anything happening,” he says.

Derek says to-date nobody has seen the vandals, but the damage is quite obvious.

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Students bring skills to CBD retailers Uniquely Nelson, Morrison Square and NMIT’s photography students have paired up together to give real-world experience in a commercial setting.

Photography students have each been paired with an inner-city business and will spend the day creating imagery for the business to use on their websites and social channels.

Tutor Jess Shirley says its an invaluable partnership that gives the students an insight into commercial photography.

“It’s really important for us to have workready students so, it’s really important that they get these opportunities and experiences to be able to practice in a supported way, in the real world.”

She says often they haven’t thought about product or commercial photography so it encourages them to think outside the box.

“It pushes them a bit, especially the students who are more arty, you get something different from every student.”

She says students get opportunities from the partnership, with previous students being asked to come back and take more photos for Morrison Square businesses.

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“There are holes penetrating the wall and the door has a significant number of dents,” he says.

“Somebody’s having a poke at us, whether they were being idiots or taking a poke at us personally we don’t know. We are very pleased and privileged to have a building like this, it’s a shame to see it used as target practice.”

Volunteer Rosemary Hassan says she first joined the brigade when she moved to the area three years ago.

“I saw my neighbour Gordon walking down the road in his uniform shirt and arm in a sling, so I stopped to talk to him and he

explained what the uniform was.

“I said ‘oh, do you have to be a bloke to do that stuff?’ he said ‘I’ll pick you up for training on Monday at 6:45, come see for yourself ’, end of story.”

Not too long after Rosemary was recruited, the team were called to assist in the Walter’s Bluff fire, this while most of the crew were already putting in hours at Pigeon Valley along with the rest of the region. “I’ll always remember Derek saying to me ‘Don’t you worry, we’ve got your back’.” Now they are asking the community to have their back and to keep an eye out for the vandals.

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Speaking about life in a tent Kate Russell It’s a sunny morning at the Tahuna Beach Holiday Park and Nelson man Marty Ruhe is once again packing up the tent he has called home for the past four years.

For the 52-year-old, the campground is his main residence, but with a 28-day maximum stay, it’s time to break camp and find somewhere else to pitch the tent until he can return.

Despite working full-time in logistics, Marty has “given up” looking for a permanent home.

“I have been there and don’t waste my time anymore, I did that for years. Even when I had my son with me there was no chance. I couldn’t get anything,” he says.

“Work and income, MSD, Habitat for Humanity, the housing trust, the council - I have been to all of them.”

Despite having everything he needs, he describes campground life as “lonely”.

“Loneliness is a powerful enemy.

I’ve had trouble with stress, anxiety, and depression.”

Marty has also spent time at a campground in The Brook where he slept in his tent all last winter.

Marty Ruhe has been living in his tent and car for four years and says homelessness is a growing problem in Nelson. Photo: Kate Russell.

He says he’s not alone and knows “dozens” of men in Nelson who are in the same situation.

“The males don’t speak up and I’m sick of it. There are too many of us. One thing I feel that’s against us is our gender, from my experience.”

He says he feels like he has been put at the “bottom on the heap”.

“Absolutely, and it’s not just me.

I talk to these guys, and we get to know each other. We didn’t choose this life. Just observing how they become very aggressive, I’m grateful that I haven’t allowed myself to become like that, but I also thank my job for it too.

I have a supportive team. These other guys don’t have that, and

I’ve watched them go downhill.”

Marty says people think his way of living is affordable.

“But it’s not cheap at all, because if something happens, I’ve got to replace it.”

It costs him just under $200 a week in campground fees, but last year alone he went through $2000 worth of tents.

“Then there is my car, which I have stripped out so I can lay my head. It is my emergency backup, but I can’t just park up anywhere.”

Marty is one of many men living without a roof over their heads in Nelson, with The Male Room manager Louis Chapman saying it’s a growing problem.

“Absolutely, and I guarantee there is more out there than I know of.”

The organisation has also become a safe space for the city’s homeless, with their day shelter, Whare Haumanu, opening last year.

“We are seeing 30 to 40 men through the shelter each day and I know of around eight who are living in bushes or on the street.”

Even men who have the money for a house aren’t guaranteed a home, he says.

“At the moment it’s a shared room in a backpackers. It’s one thing to get on the housing register, but if you’re a single male it’s difficult unless you’ve got complex needs.”

Meanwhile, Marty will find somewhere to go for the night before he can rebook at the campground for another 28 days.

“It’s the only place I’ve got left. I’d like a solid roof over my head and not have to worry about where I’m going to go next.”

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IHC base closed to their own residents Erin Bradnock Local Democracy Reporter

The closure of a service aimed at giving adults living with intellectual disabilities a place to socialise has isolated its former clients and risks harming their wellbeing, say families.

IHC’s “IDEA day base” service has been open to adults living under IHC’s residential care for decades but last year the service closed to those under IHC’s care while the service remains open to other providers, without explanation.

Dozens of people and families who had used the service attended a meeting at Greenmeadows last month hosted by Nelson MP Rachel Boyack.

The meeting heard from people discussing their experiences and ongoing issues with the disability sector.

Ann, who has chosen not to use her last name to protect her son’s identity, says her son has not been able to visit his friends at IDEA’s day base despite having gone for the last 30 years.

“He’s been isolated for eight months now, he’s isolated from his friends and the staff there are just as much their network as their peers.”

Ann says she has noticed a deterioration in her son’s mental and physical wellbeing from not be-

Italina Sowman and her daughter Karen are questioning why Karen’s friends are not welcomed at IHC’s day base service. Photo: Erin Bradnock LDR. ing able to see his usual community and the upset to his routine.

Boyack says she met with local IDEA Services last year but has yet to have a clear explanation as to why the day base is closed to IHC residents.

“In my view, the people staying in residential accommodation are missing out on social contact which is so important for their wellbeing,” she says.

Nelson Tasman IDEA Services area manager Kerry Palmer says the region’s two day bases on Cambridge and Natalie Streets

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are available to “people we support who either live with family or with other providers”.

Kerry says IHC is still giving support to people who live in IHC’s

residential services with weekly activities.

“Under the red traffic light setting, the people we support are still enjoying community outings by carefully managing their bubble sizes.”

She says these restrictions are temporary and will ease as the country moves down traffic light levels.

Rachel Boyack says it seems these services are being overly restrictive in their Covid response plan.

“The Government has not put these restrictions in place and it

does frustrate me when I see organisations be a lot stricter than necessary.”

Helen, another concerned mother of an adult living under IHC care, says the closure of the bases lasting beyond lockdowns signals the phase-out of the day base altogether.

“We had a meeting with IDEA Services early last year in Tāhunanui, it was a very emotional meeting and we got the assurance then that our base was not going to close, but now it is closed to our guys.”

Karen Sowman lives at home with her father and mother Italina, so she has been able to continue going to the day base each week.

However, Karen says she misses her 10 to 12 friends who are no longer allowed to visit the base.

“It’s not fair, I feel sad for the ones that can’t come in.”

The mothers say that IHC has used Covid as an excuse to dial down services while blaming funding levels.

IHC spokesperson Jacob West says these restrictions are temporary and will ease as the country moves down traffic light levels.

West said they were facing staff shortages “like other sectors”.

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Marina proposal sails onwards Max Frethey MarineWorx’s Garry Phillips is progressing with his plan to build a new marina in Nelson.

He says the plan, currently called Blue Haven Marina, was born from the simple fact that there aren’t enough berths in the existing marina to meet future demand.

“Nelson’s a well sought-after location to have a boat,” Garry says.

“We have clients from as far north as Whangārei, Taupō, and south to Dunedin.”

Garry’s proposal is independent to the marina masterplan being developed for Nelson City Council, which is expected to be released for consultation in early April.

The Blue Haven Marina development would add about 200 marina berths, a drystack facility, 30 waterside apartments and five floating homes, along with a fuel dock for diesel and petrol.

The idea has been developed slowly over the past three years but now Garry’s beginning to pick up speed.

He’s opened a new office on Akersten St in Port Nelson and is putting together a team of experts to give the project some real weight and support.

“As a small company, the way for the project to succeed is to bring

Garry Phillips’ plan for a new marina is beginning to pick up steam.

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in the right people with experience and that’s the process we’re at now,” Garry says.

He says he’s also entered a period of consultation with relevant interest groups, stakeholders, and the public which had provided a lot of encouragement.

Garry’s vision would see the marina extend from the end of Akersten St with the berths protected

by a publicly accessible, floating seawall.

Included in the proposal is a beach for windsurfers, a café/ restaurant, and a suggested site for a non-powered water sports facility. Garry says he wants the location to be an attraction for all instead of just boaties.

“We aim not to take away what the site’s giving the public now,

instead saying what can we add to that site to improve the public’s use and recreational benefits?”

The new marina’s additional parking spaces and apartments would be located on floating structures or on pile-driven platforms, rather than on reclaimed land and Garry says the site would be subject to limited dredging compared to other locations suggested in the past. He believes the proposal would bring about real economic benefits to Nelson businesses, especially those in the

marine services sector.

“We expect the project will generate over 60 construction jobs over three years and will result in approximately 30 full-time jobs once completed.”

He is aiming to have the application for resource consent submitted by early 2024.

“At the end of the day, it’ll come down to a well-planned project that consults well and takes peoples’ views to heart and looks to create positive outcomes, and I think we can do that.”

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Bunnings help settle refugee families Max Frethey New Zealand Red Cross volunteers have been hard at work preparing houses for incoming refugee families.

Many of the items provided for the families have been donated to the Red Cross, but welcome packs supplied by Bunnings are helping to fill the homes. The packs contain essential, but rarely donated household items such as clothing pegs, cutlery trays, dish brushes, extension cords, batteries, clothing hangers, and a washing basket.

“It means they’ve got the essentials that they need,” New Zealand Red Cross volunteer Barbara Nicholas says.

“It’s about giving them a foundation to start their lives with.”

Setting up the homes with the donated items is part of the Pathways to Settlement programme,

which also entails prolonged support from the Red Cross to help the families get set up.

“The beginning is actually making sure that the families are settled in a safe and comfortable home and that they’re linked in to all the support agencies,” volunteer Elena Meredith says.

Each team of volunteers then supports the family over the course of at least six months, helping them to make connections and integrate themselves into the community.

Each welcome basket is handpacked by the local Bunnings team and gardening support packs are also available for families who request them.

“Our local teams have worked closely with New Zealand Red Cross for many years,” says Bunnings New Zealand director Ben Camire.

“We are proud to be able to build

Red Cross volunteers Barbara Nicholas, Elena Meredith, Diana Shchukin, and Ruth Marris have filled a home for a refugee family with items donated by Bunnings. Photo: Max Frethey. on this support and help New Zealand Red Cross continue the important work they do”.

New Zealand Red Cross volunteer programme lead Megan Riddell says that eight packs have

First kākāriki karaka fledgling for sanctuary Kate rUSSeLL The first kākāriki karaka fledgling has hatched and been sighted inside the Brook Waimārama Sanctuary, just months after the rare breed was released in the area.

This is the first successful breeding event for the kākāriki karaka (orange-fronted parakeet) in the Nelson area since they went extinct locally 100 years ago. With just 400 birds estimated to be left in the wild, the species is the rarest mainland forest bird in Aotearoa.

With the support of the Department of Conservation (DOC), the first 20 birds were translocated into the sanctuary in November 2021, with further releases in December and January - a total of 64

A rare kākāriki karaka fledgling has been sighted inside the Brook Waimārama Sanctuary. Photo: Sean McGrath. birds. The fledgling was spotted by a volunteer during nest monitoring and was reported to be healthy and well developed. It is estimated to have left its nest only two days prior. Sanctuary chief executive, Ru Collin, says that the sighting indicates that the birds have adjusted well to their new environment and

are now starting to establish a population. “The sanctuary is very fortunate to have these taonga here and we are starting to see that the birds are clearly acclimatising to their new environment.”

Sanctuary ecologist, Robert Schadewinkel, says to have a fledgling hatch just four months after their release is a “significant” milestone.

“It is also a huge win for this critically endangered species’ recovery efforts by DOC and its partners.”

The programme is a joint initiative between DOC and Ngāi Tahu and made possible with support from ICWT, Orana Wildlife Park, Auckland Zoo, Christchurch helicopters, Air NZ, and University of Canterbury.

Reducing transport costs Last week the Government stepped up our sanctions against Russia with the release of the first tranche of targeted sanctions under the Russia Sanctions Act, also enacted last week. My office has been supporting Ukrainian families wishing to bring family members to New Zealand under the 2022 Special Ukraine Visa. Please contact my office if your family needs support with Visa applications.

been delivered locally but expects more to arrive in the future.

“It really makes a difference to the families.”

Megan adds that it’s good for the refugees to have something brand

new in their homes.

Red Cross is currently seeking more volunteers to get involved in their Pathways to Settlement programme, Email megan.riddell@redcross.org.nz

Covid testing keeps elderly safe Jenny nichoLSon Vigilant rapid antigen testing at one local care facility has picked up 14 Covid-19 positive cases in staff, visitors and contractors.

The staff at Ernest Rutherford are carrying out about 160 RAT tests each day, testing everyone coming onsite to visit or work with those in the rest home, hospital and special care unit.

“RAT tests are a fantastic tool to keep people safe,” says Ryman Healthcare spokesperson David King.

He says many people are unaware they have Covid-19 and RAT testing means those who test positive can be turned away before any contact with residents. Routine surveillance is also carried out on

care residents each week and to date, none have tested positive.

David says it’s important that they keep balancing safety with wellbeing. They are continuing to allow compassionate visits and that is where RAT testing is particularly important.

“Now we have no MIQ we have said to families who are from Australia and haven’t seen their mother or father for a few years, that they fall into the compassionate visit category,” David says. “Visits are also for those undergoing palliative care or end of life care.”

These visits include family who are unvaccinated.

“Family who are not vaccinated meet in a special well-ventilated room, and the room is thoroughly cleaned between visits.”

Rachel Boyack MP for Nelson

We know Kiwis are feeling the pinch at the pump, as a result of the price spikes caused by the war in Ukraine. Last week we took action to ease some of that pressure by cutting fuel tax by 25 cents a litre. While we can’t control global events, we can control how we support New Zealanders. We're also halving the cost of public transport for three months, starting 1 April.

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This week I’ll be meeting with Multicultural Nelson Tasman to celebrate Race Relations Day, and meeting local hospitality owners and operators. On Friday I’m holding a constituent clinic in Richmond. Please contact my office to book a short meeting. I’ll be at the Nelson Market on Saturday morning and would love to see you there.

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Age Concern expands to city Kate Russell Age Concern Nelson Tasman has opened an additional office in central Nelson to expand its services to those who live in the city.

Manager Caroline Budge says the premises at 18 Bridge St, which opened last month, was only intended to be a “trial” to complement their main base in Richmond. However, it has proved so popular they have decided to commit to a 12-month lease.

“People have been telling us for years that we need to have a Nelson office, but we’ve always resisted because Richmond has always been a good central hub for us in the region,” she says.

“But given the demographic and the growing aging population, we decided that it’s a good time to have an office here.”

The city space was made available to the organisation through Make/Shift Spaces, an initiative that helps fill empty retail spaces with community groups, artists, and creatives.

“It’s a really good way of getting a foot in the door somewhere to see if it works, and we soon realised that we didn’t want to leave,” says Caroline.

“We have committed to being

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Hospital staffing levels steady despite Covid outbreak Kate Russell

Age Concern Nelson Tasman manager Caroline Budge, front, with office manager Patrice Fowler at their new Bride St premises. Photo: Kate Russell. here for at least a year to give it a good chance to work. The space is fantastic - it’s a great location and right next to a car park and the bus station.”

Now they have secured the lease, Caroline says they will be working on a programme of activities.

“We will be replicating what we do in Richmond, in Nelson.

Things like gentle exercise, morn-

ing teas, safer driving courses - to be able to open that up to new people will be great.”

She says while many people are “hunkering down” at home with the Covid-19 outbreak, they have had lots of people popping in.

“People are really pleased that we’re here. Some can’t drive or catch a bus and don’t have friends and family. It was a barrier for

many and we’re all about removing barriers.”

Caroline says if people have any worries about Covid-19, isolating, or they are struggling, they can offer support.

“If anyone has any issues, we want them to get in touch so we can help them navigate that.”

They are open Tuesdays, Wednesdays, and Thursdays from 9-2pm.

The impact of Covid-19 on staffing levels at Nelson Hospital has been minimal, according to Nelson Marlborough Health.

As of 14 March, the total workforce leave percentage for sick leave, including pandemic leave across Nelson and Wairau Hospitals, was 5.2 per cent.

This is down slightly from 5.5 per cent the previous week.

Nelson Marlborough Health chief executive Lexie O’Shea says, to date, both hospitals have been “fortunate”.

“Our high levels of community vaccination have helped protect our patients and staff.

We have been able to sustain planned care and provide safe critical care. Our response is working well on a day-to-day basis.”

Due to the specialist nature of many positions, some temporary health workforce is often employed from outside the region and Nelson Marlborough Health is part of regional and national networks.

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Opinion

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Kicking the petrol habit?

Matt Lawrey

roadworks hit all main routes: This is extraordinarily bad planning and communication involving Waka Kotahi and the two local councils.

Don’t blame a wet summer. Apart from early February, the summer has been sunny and dry, as I have been out enjoying it. And why was Waimea Rd around Nick Smith’s old offices closed off on Tuesday night around 10pm?

That only added to the mayhem. To get from Waimea Rd to Norwich St was a real zig-zag of a route compared to the usual straightforward one.

Dennis Goodman

in Aotearoa New Zealand of new petrol vehicle sales. are 2km or less.

Norway’s ending them in Watching prices soar at the 4. Encourage employers 2025. The UK’s deadline is pump this week, I couldn’t to offer staff financial in- 2030. help thinking that we centives to leave the car at Ideally, all of this would be should’ve kicked the petrol home. This is already being underpinned by some desI’m intrigued. The original signs on done by Nelson’s Alaron, perately needed bipartisan habit a long time ago.

Main Rd Stoke where the culvert is cooperation by Labour and We’ve known for ages that which offers staff $5 a day. being done (outside Alliance Works) cheap oil wasn’t going to 5. Exempt electric vehi- National, along with a mawas originally for completion in last forever but beating an cles provided by employ- jor Government-backed beFebruary 2022. Why the delays and addiction is never easy, so ers from fringe benefit tax. haviour change campaign extension? And when is it due to finish? what can we do to get the Not only would that help to aimed at helping people I find it a real hassle on my bike - the fossil fuel monkey off our reduce emissions, it would make better transport decidetour is quite a bit out of the way for help to grow the second sions. back? walkers and bikers, and Richmond Here are 10 options to con- hand market, making EVs We know how effective businesses are losing my support due more available and more af- these kinds of campaigns sider: to the walking and biking detour. There can be – look at seat belts, 1. Make public transport fordable. have been no lockdowns since then, better, electric and free. If 6. Exempt public transport drink driving and smoking.

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of what we are as a city... I propose a giant road cone. Danny Oliver Had to drive to The Brook and back last night. Motorway was closed and roadworks everywhere else. Took 50 minutes as a round trip. Kate Hancock

The war in Ukraine has caused a global energy crisis that is being felt across New Zealand.

I know this price spike has been tough for many in Nelson, especially those on lower incomes.

While we can’t control global events, we can control the support we provide New Zealanders.

That’s why we’ve taken action.

We’ve cut petrol excise duty by 25 cents a litre for three months, to make filling up a 40-litre tank more than $11 cheaper.

Those filling up a 60-litre tank will be seeing more than $17 of savings.

Soon we’ll also announce equivalent reductions in road user charges.

From 1 April it will be cheaper for people who catch a bus.

Half-price public transport fares will remain in place for three months, making getting to and from work more affordable.

That means that getting the bus from Richmond to Nelson will only cost adults paying with cash $1.70 rather than $3.50, and will those paying with a Bee Card $1.40, rather than $2.80.

These initiatives are part of our broader programme to reduce cost pressures, which includes a range of changes that will lift the incomes of many Kiwis from 1 April.

Increases to Working for Families will see around 60 per cent of all families better off by an average of $20 per week.

Students, seniors, minimum

wage workers and those on benefits will also see an income boost.

From 1 May, many Kiwis, including seniors will be eligible for the Winter Energy Payment to help with energy costs over winter.

There’s no silver bullet for the current cost-of-living pressures, but these measures will make a difference.

They build on actions we’ve taken since 2017 to ensure Kiwi families have more in their pocket, like the family tax credit, free school lunches, and cheaper doctors’ fees.

As your MP, I’m committed to securing a recovery from Covid that leaves no one behind – and supporting families with the cost of living is just one way we’re making that a reality.

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What one lonely girl can do Jenny nicholson When Nelson’s Kara-Shay Manson put a post on Facebook asking if anyone her age was looking to make friends, she hoped for a couple of responses. Instead, within a day she had 100 replies.

Following a sexual assault in 2018 Kara-Shay withdrew from the world.

“It shut me off from the world and I wasn’t in a position to make friends,” Kara-Shay says. “It impacts friendships and trust diminished in the process.

It’s been a hectic, rough few years.”

Having grown up in Auckland, and shifting to Nelson not long before the assault, she hadn’t had many opportunities to make friends.

Now, four years on, she feels ready to grab hold of life and reach out and wants female friends in a similar age group.

Before posting, she thought she was just an outsider and that other girls her age

would have friends.

“I totally didn’t think others felt the same way,” she says.

Rather than just answer a few people, Kara-Shay decided to do something to help herself and others feeling like she was. After the huge response to her initial post, she set up a Facebook group, ‘One less lonely girl – Nelson Tasman.’

Finishing setting it up at 12.30am Sunday morning, she went to bed not thinking anyone would respond overnight. When she woke up, she had 80 responses and by early afternoon 130 women had joined the group.

Kara-Shay is very open about the assault she experienced. Despite police getting DNA from the rape kit the night of the attack, the perpetrator has not been found.

As she has shared her story, others who have contacted her have told of their similar experiences.

“It happens a lot, but isn’t spoken about,” she says. “It’s

heart-breaking that when I do tell my story so many others feel the same.”

The Facebook group is private. While anyone can ask to join, Kara-Shay asks three questions before they are approved. She wants to know they live in Nelson, they are in the 20 to 29 age range, why they want to join, and that they are female.

“We are keeping it private so that it stays a safe space and preserves privacy of the people in the group,” she says. “I want people to ask advice, make recommendations and have no fear of judgement.”

Kara-Shay is hoping to organise an in person event soon.

“Maybe a picnic at Rabbit Island so we can all mix and get to know each other.”

She says that from feeling very isolated, she now has contact with a group of girls who want to support each other.

“I didn’t have that yesterday.

Today I do,” she says. “That’s very profound.”

Following an assault Kara-Shay withdrew from society. Four years on she is ready to make friends again and has reached out and found many others with similar stories. Photo: Supplied.

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Our Nelson

WEDNESDAY 23 March 2022

OUR NELSON TŌ TĀTOU WHAKATŪ Nelson City Council agrees to move forward with the next steps in adopting its Annual Plan for 2022/23

Issue 141 • 23 March 2022

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

My Vaccine Pass no longer needed for children and young people participating in school sport

Nelson City Council has voted not to consult on the Annual Plan 2022/23, as it has remained consistent with last year’s Long Term Plan (LTP), including the proposed Year 2 increase in rates requirement remaining at 5.4% and debt levels being similar with what was forecast.

Changes to school sport came into force recently through the COVID-19 Public Health Response Amendment Order.

As of 11:59 pm Saturday 12 March 2022, all children and young people, regardless of their vaccination status, can participate in school-organised teams and groups, or as an individual representing a school in a competition or event. This applies to registered schools only and to events both on and off a school site.

School organised teams, groups and individuals will not be required to show a My Vaccine Pass at school organised sporting events. This change only applies to children and young people—supporting staff, including coaches, student coaches, managers, teachers and parent volunteers are still required to be vaccinated and show a valid My Vaccine Pass if the external venue or facility requires.

When sport takes place outside of school hours or off school grounds, capacity limits will be the same as those for vaccinated events. Under the Red traffic light setting, this means school-organised sporting events are limited to up to 100 people.

These updated rules will apply to Nelson City Council sporting facilities.

You can read the full amendment here: legislation.govt.nz/regulation/ public/2022/0062/latest/LMS658217.html

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Under the Local Government Act, councils are not required to consult on an annual plan if it does not include significant or material differences from the content of the LTP for that year.

The proposed rates increase would be below the Consumer Price Index (CPI) of 5.9%. The Uniform Annual General Charge (UAGC) will also be reduced by 2% in response to increases in three waters fixed charges.

Staff also considered whether any proposed changes in this Annual Plan would have a negative impact on Council’s key priorities set out in the LTP, and no significant impacts were identified.

Mayor Rachel Reese said the report is a strong indication of the consistency and stability of Council’s planning processes.

“We received a record number of submissions for our Long Term Plan last year, with over 660 people or organisations providing input. We will continue to concentrate our resources on delivering services to our community as agreed in our Long Term Plan.”

The Mayor said consultation is an important element of Council’s processes, and public feedback is being sought on major work programmes such as the Future Development Strategy Review and the City Centre Library.

A report to adopt the final Annual Plan and rates for 2022/23 will be brought to Council before the end of June this year. Before this, the Annual Plan's key messages will be communicated to the public through Council's normal channels to ensure everyone is kept informed.

Talk to us about future development in Nelson Tasman The Nelson Tasman Future Development Strategy 2022-52 is open for consultation, and Nelson City Council is running a series of webinars for people who want to ask staff questions before making a submission.

The strategy looks at potential sites for development (for housing and business) in Nelson Tasman, the types of housing we require, and identifies the infrastructure required to support it. To read the consultation document and see maps of the proposed areas, visit: shape.nelson. govt.nz/future-development-strategy The next webinar is Thursday 24 March at 7.30pm, and there is one more webinar scheduled before consultation closes. If you can’t attend a webinar but want to ask Council staff a question about the strategy, email FutureDevelopmentStrategy@ncc.govt.nz.

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Although people can talk about any area proposed within the FDS at the webinars listed below, a webinar specifically focussed on sites in the Maitai Valley is planned. Times and dates are to be confirmed.

Thursday 24 March 2022, 7:30pm Zoom link: us02web.zoom.us/j/84011438698

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Our Nelson

WEDNESDAY 23 March 2022

Have your say on art and creativity in Whakatū The public is invited to contribute ideas, stories, and knowledge to shape a visionary new Arts Strategy for Nelson Whakatū.

Anyone can learn more and have their say at createnelson.nz.

It has been more than 12 years since the city developed an arts strategy, and the creative arts sector has been badly affected by the impacts of COVID-19. The new strategy aims to support innovation and creation in the city over the coming decade and help Nelson realise the full potential of the creative sector and the economic and community wellbeing that it supports.

A working group with Deputy Mayor

Judene Edgar, Councillor Pete Rainey and Councillor Tim Skinner is guiding the strategy, which will look at the people, places and potential of the creative sector in Nelson. Input from the community will help develop a shared vision and mission to celebrate and encourage the arts in our city.

The work will be supported by local strategy firm OD&Co with lead facilitators Johny O'Donnell and Ali Boswijk.

We asked members of the working group why a new arts strategy is important to them.

"We punch above our weight with the incredible artists and creators that call our region home. Art and creativity is part of the culture and character of Nelson and a new art strategy will help to support and strengthen their ability to enrich and enliven our city even more," says Deputy Mayor Judene Edgar.

"Creativity and the arts are a huge drawcard for people visiting and living in

our region. A new arts strategy is important to ensure we are supporting and growing the social and economic benefits of art and creativity for the whole community, and being smart about how to get the most from our creative sector," says Councillor Tim Skinner.

"COVID-19 has had a devastating impact on the performing arts with concerts and events cancelled. We need to have a plan to ensure the creative sector stays vibrant in Nelson so we can see the return and development of more events, performances, and festivals for our community to enjoy," says Councillor Pete Rainey.

Nelson City Council wants to hear your ideas for improving outcomes for the creative community.

To learn more about the new arts strategy and get involved, visit: createnelson.nz

Strategic Development and Property Subcommittee 9am 24 Mar Council 1pm

24 Mar

Nelson Tasman Regional Landfill Business Unit 9.30am 25 Mar Regional Transport Committee 1.30pm

29 Mar

Infrastructure Committee 9am

31 Mar 5 Apr

Environment and Climate Committee 9am 7 Apr

Nelson City Council’s annual heritage month has been expanded to ensure small, COVID-resilient cultural events can be delivered for Nelson Whakatū.

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

Joint Shareholders Committee 9.30am

Tuku 22 extended

This year’s Tuku 22 will take place over April, May and June to ensure public events have more space between them and have more time to be postponed if needed.

Community and Recreation Committee Chair Tim Skinner says adapting the event’s usual timing to make sure it could still go ahead this year is important for celebrating and supporting Nelson.

“The Tuku 22 Whakatū heritage events create a space for telling the diverse stories that weave together to form Nelson’s past and offer a deeper understanding of our city, our community, and our heritage.

“Tuku 2021 events had an estimated $495,000 of economic benefits to Nelson. We’re excited to be enabling small events for the community to enjoy, which will also help to revitalise our city in a difficult time.”

Tuku 22 Whakatū Heritage Months is a communityfocussed series of small events, organised by multiple organisations and community groups with Council

MEETINGS

Community and Recreation Committee 9am 12 Apr

support.

The word “Tuku” was gifted by iwi in 2021 and means “to share” or “exchange” in Te Reo Māori. It is an expression of our diverse and unique stories, histories and heritage, and reflects the value of biculturalism in the name that now includes a combination of both Te Reo Māori and English.

Tenders Subcommittee 9am

13 Apr

Urban Development Subcommittee 9am

14 Apr

Chief Executive Employment Committee 10am 22 Apr

Events in the Tuku 22 calendar:

Cancelled Meeting Environment and Climate Committee - to deliberate on submissions to Urban Environment Bylaw 2015 (No. 225) Review - previously advertised to take place on 24 March 2022 at 1pm, has been cancelled due to the matter being delegated to Council 10 May 2022.

• Cultural Conversations on Hardy Street is showing a series of filmed interviews with recent migrants exploring their struggles, joys and feelings about their new home.

Changes to meetings Council, previously advertised to take place on 23 March 2022 at 11am will now take place on 24 March 2022 at 1pm

• “Histrionics” is performing a dramatic recreation of the region’s first aircraft flight and landing in Stoke just over 100 years ago.

• Community Art Works is celebrating the love of radio with a series of events running up to this year’s 90th anniversary of Nelson's first radio station.

To learn more and see the full programme of events, visit: itson.co.nz

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

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Do you have the Government Insulation Grants?

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Can you quote for insulation off theplans for my new home?

Yes - we have our in-house QS service led by Mark who has been with us 8 years. We will also quote renovations and commercial projects.

Can you insulate my walls?

Yes - we can with our retrofit Cosy Wall System. Linings don’t need to be removed and we offer a free, no-obligation home assessment with Gideon who has 22 years’ experience.

Can you remove old insulation?

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How often will you need to come?

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Are banks easing the criteria for lending?

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What does this mean for the first home buyer?

There are many ways to get into a first home,

Can you help with colour coordinating carpet, vinyl and curtains?

Definitely. We find that once something is chosen, e.g., paint colour, kitchen colours, it’s generally simple from there! We really enjoy putting colours together that the customer will be happy with.

Wool or synthetic carpet?

It’s a very personal choice. Some people like the natural textured appearance of wool, while others like the easy care, long warranties of synthetics.

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we just need to sit down and view the whole application and see what fits.

What changes to current regulations are you hoping to see in the near future?

With the lending amendments, there might be an easing of the credit policy from this, a bit more common sense with regard to spending.

What advice can you give people looking at home finance?

If you are looking to purchase whether it an existing house, a new build or upgrading an existing home, come and have a talk with me, there are many options.

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Can we‘try’ before we buy?

Yes, we have a full showroom available and encourage people to come and have a chat with us about their needs, and view our range.

Can you make adjustments if the bed doesn’t feel right?

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We offer a five-year guarantee on all workmanship and materials.

Are you cheaper than the big brands but equal quality?

We are better quality than the big brands, and by cutting out the middle man we are able to offer a much more reasonable price point.

Can you custom make beds for individuals or for boats and campers?

Yes, absolutely. We can make beds to fit all shapes and sizes of spaces. As well as providing a standard range of sizes, Nelson Beds can custom make any size and style of bed to suit you.

Damon Moore – Solar Sure Are solar systems effective during winter when it’s cloudy or raining for days?

Solar panels will continue to produce power on rainy and cloudy days, but the amount of power produced is proportional to the amount of light hitting the panels.

How much on average could I save annually?

There are many factors that play a part on savings. The main ones are the size of the system installed, power usage, and the equipment installed. To know for sure, talk to an experienced team that can help provide these figures for all situations.

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What do you offer that’s different to other agents?

I love that every property is different and enjoy working with vendors and buyers to get the best possible outcome. I rarely run open homes, and instead have always taken potential buyers through a property by appointment. This means I can spend time with them understanding their needs, as well as working toward best possible sell price for my client – also this means my clients know that genuine interested buyers are viewing their home.

How would you sell my house, and why?

With interest rates rising and banks tighten-

ing their lending, right now ‘Offers over…’ is working well as buyers are clear on sellers expectations. Auctions and deadlines sales are less effective when there are a growing number of properties for sale, and buyers have greater choice.

How long have you been selling real estate?

I’ve been selling in Nelson and Tasman for 16 years, and over that time have sold everything from small apartments to historical homes and rural properties. If you’re thinking of selling your home contact me now for a no obligation, free appraisal of its market value. I’m here to help every step of the way.

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All solar panels have two separate warranties, a power output warranty, and a product warranty, and we’re starting to see more solar panel brands with 25-year warranties for both.

Will it generate enough power for the whole house?

In most cases the solar power being produced should be enough to power the house when the sun is shining, but this depends on the size of the system installed, the equipment installed, and the amount of power used in the home.

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Look after your mates this Roar

“The Roar is the highlight of the hunting calendar and for some people it’s bigger than Christmas,” says GAC General Manager Tim Gale. “While we really encourage hunters to get out and enjoy it, we also want to remind them of the simple things they can do to stay safe and look after their mates. “Hunting parties need to make sure they are adequately prepared before they head away.

This means making suitable plans based on a reliable weather forecast, leaving accurate intentions, carrying a distress beacon or oth-

er emergency communication device and ensuring everyone in the party has the right food, clothing and equipment for New Zealand’s changeable conditions.

“Looking after your mates also means taking into account the level of experience and fitness of those in your party, and making sure everyone is involved in trip decision-making and is comfortable with the plans being made.”

Firearm safety is always important and is absolutely essential during the Roar when there are likely to be more people around.

“Even if you are hunting alone, you must assume that other hunters will be in the area so identify your target beyond all doubt,” says Gale. “If you and your mates are bush hunting, it is a good idea to wear blaze. Deer can’t see the colour so it won’t impact your

chances of landing that mature trophy stag. “Finally, if you are sharing a firearm make sure the person carrying it maintains responsibility for checking it is in the appropriate state of load.” The Look After Your Mates This Roar campaign video that also includes game animal management advice is available at https://nzgameanimalcouncil.org.nz/look-afteryour-mates-this-roar/, as well as through the GAC’s Facebook and Instagram.

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Multicultural football tournament scores big after 13 year hiatus JACK MALCOLM After a successful re-opening weekend, the Multicultural Nelson Tasman’s football tournament may become an annual event.

The two-day tournament, which took the place of the annual Multicultural festival after it was cancelled due to Covid, saw 11 teams from around the region participate in a seven-aside competition, with the finals played on Sunday.

The Chin Community 1 team won the competitive grade in a tough final against FC International, with some impressive skills on display from both sides; while in the social grade, the Bhutanese overcame The Latin Bros. Botanics United won the MNT team spirit award, with the team having a 51 year discrepancy between its youngest and oldest players. The golden boot was shared between Vann Cenhrang from Chin Community 1 and Ethan Turner from FC International. Labu Pan from Chin Community 1 won the tournament MVP. Multicultural Nelson Tasman manager Anna Fyfe said it was a great weekend celebrating the different communities in the region. The level of talent on display from teams in both social and competitive grades was impressive to see, she said.

The tournament was open to anyone who wanted to join, with teams having to organize themselves and all players requiring a vaccine pass. It’s the first multicultural football tournament since 2009, having had long-running support for its return.

Top left: Miho Takasu chasing Yerson Viveros. Top right: Alejandro Benitez, Jeferson Cano and Francisco Pineda. Middle: Keeper Ram Hramkung. Bottom left: Ethan Turner chasing Thawn Pi. Bottom right: Khmer Khmer Krom and Bhutanese player. Photos: Evan Barnes/Shuttersport.

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the ACOB squad, who have lost several of their star players like the Zohrab twins, Thomas and David, who have returned to university.

The team will still be one of the strongest sides in recent Nelson premier cricket history, with a record to prove it.

Captain Ollie Jones-Allen said he expects a “stiff challenge” as they look to round off their season. “(It will be) a nice way to finish off the year, against our close rivals.”

ACOB is short-handed this week, but he said it was an opportunity to reward those players who have continuously stepped in when they’ve been called up.

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The key for Stoke-Nayland this weekend would be playing to their game plan and not letting ACOB take over, he said.

“Runs on the board will be key, we need to make sure we don’t get bogged down by their slower bowlers.

Dylan said they had struggled all season to get their strongest squad out on a Saturday, but the back end of the season had been “coming together nicely”.

“There’s going to be a few tough selection decisions this weekend. We’ll put a pretty good side out.”

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Stoke-Nayland captain Dylan Eginton said they were under no illusions that they’ll have their backs against the wall on Saturday.

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Surprise Kingies ANDREA FENSOM Back in December we set off nice and early to go for a snapper fish out in the bay. I was quite excited as I haven’t caught a decent snapper in some time.

The sea was a bit lumpy and, as usual, not quite what was forecast! We headed out to our spot and proceeded to burley-up and put down the lines in the hope of a good snapper.

After a while my rod went off. I was thinking that this was not looking like a snapper, and I started to wind it in while the fish was pulling off a good lot of line. Hubby said it looks like a kingfish so yeah, I will take that!

After about 15 minutes of this fish pulling off line and me winding it back, it was finally at the boat. A nice kingie measuring at 83cm so okay to take home. Especially as the snapper weren’t biting.

I put down my bait again and

waited for elusive snapper and my rod went off again. Another kingie! This one decided it was okay to go around the anchor rope and then it busted off. By this time I had given it to our son to deal with as I knew it was going to be a problem fish.

A few minutes later my rod went off again! Another kingie – it appeared that I was the only one catching decent fish that morning.

We had a friend on the boat who had not ever caught a kingie, so I handed him the rod and he pulled it in with a big smile on his face. It was nice to let someone else have the fun of pulling in a decent size fish, especially as I already had my fish to measure for the Dawnbreakers club.

No snapper that morning, but one has to be happy with hooking up three kingfish in one morning. All in all a successful morning on the water.

A record 33-race programme didn’t slow down speedway last weekend as they raced through the evening in just over three hours.

The club night was the first opportunity to welcome back a limited crowd, with 11 different grades of racing.

After a huge month, a fresh engine in the Locky Martin car in the Quarter Midgets gave him back-to-back wins after his brother, Taylor, picked up his first career win in the opening race.

The street stocks were quick to get amongst it, with several cars ending the night early due to damage. Ryan Musgrove and regular visitor Dave McSherry shared the spoils.

The Productions Saloons ran a triples format, with Fee Frans, Kaylim McNabb and Vaughan Cornelius picking up the wins.

After the Super Stocks had a major meeting cancelled last

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The T.Q’s were missing a few cars which were racing in Christchurch, but it was a return to the track for Morgan Frost.

After breaking his collarbone in a crash earlier this season, he might be healed but the car is still a work in progress, with John Schoester claiming a hat trick of wins.

It was a last hurrah for youth driver Blake Hearne in the ministocks, a heat two win and a drenching in the pits after the final race by his fellow drivers to end his youth career, with Jack Burson and Harlon Brunt also picking up a win.

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Isaac Russ returned as the sole Super Saloon still running this season after the rest took an early break to start working towards next year.

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The Classic Stock cars were the final grade on track, where in the social grade the attempt to get Daryl “Fatty” Peterson a win faltered when the driver and car ran out of puff in the final race.

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Lochy racing for seat in Euro big leagues Jack MalcolM Lochy McGregor’s dream of being a professional racing driver came one step closer earlier this month.

The 14-year-old was selected as one of the top 51 young drivers in the world to compete for the FIA Karting Academy Trophy in Europe.

He is just the third New Zealand racer to be selected for the prestigious global academy series.

Lochy is now following in the footsteps of 16-year-old Jacob Douglas, who now drives professionally in the US, and 14-year-old Louis Sharp, who has just signed with a Formula 4 race team in the UK. “I want to be an Indy Car Champion and follow in the footsteps of Scott McLaughlin and Scott Dixon,” Lochy says.

The series sees competitors, aged between 12 and 14, racing karts drawn at random, with engines also swapped at random between races, to ensure the focus is on driver talent.

With three rounds in Belgium, Italy and France, Lochy has to raise $80,000 to see his dreams become a reality.

Along with flights and accommodation, entry fees for each race can top $5000, and they also need to hire an engineer who specialises in karts.

“Mum and dad have put so much work in, and they’ve had to sacrifice so much to get here,” Lochy says.

He says his sporting idol is Lewis Hamilton because his talent on the track saw him succeed despite not growing up with much financial support.

That humbleness is something Lochy wants to incorporate into his journey, saying you can be a good person and a good driver, but “you still can’t let someone

bully you around”.

“You need to believe in yourself, know you can beat them and remember where you come from,” he says.

“It’s really hard to get yourself on the world stage from somewhere like New Zealand.”

This year, Lochy raced in the North Island’s WPKA Goldstar series and is sitting first equal on the overall points standings with one round remaining, having won the Wellington Grand Prix.

He plans to compete in the final round of the development series in Hawkes Bay and race in the WPKA Championships in Manawatu, which fall between his European racing dates.

Lochy got into the sport just five years ago when his dad took him to a have-a-go day at the local club, saying he had always looked up to his father’s past as a kart racer.

“I’ve been in love with it since,” he says.

Over the years, he’s seen his racing ability quickly improve, but said it can be hard while he’s still growing to make it all come together.

“The taller you are, the more you can move around the car (with your weight).

“When I first got in (my new kart) I could barely turn it. . . It’s definitely something you get used to over time.”

People often think of racing as an individual sport, but Lochy says there’s a whole team of people in his corner helping to get him out onto the track.

His potential is clear, with the world’s most successful female karter Tiffany Chittenden and 13time New Zealand Sprint champion Matthew Hamilton offering their coaching and helping with his kart.

“I definitely wouldn’t be where I am without them.”

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WAIMEA OLD BOYS RUGBY FOOTBALL CLUB

Waimea Rugby JAB Registration Open Now

Senior B's and Colts ready to go head to head

Clap your boots together and give your mouthguard a quick rinse.. Rugby is coming!

Once again Waimea are fielding two teams in the Division 2 competition this year - Waimea ‘B’s and Waimea Colts, with the Colts largely made up of younger players.

The main objective of both teams is to have fun, but they’ll also both be fiercely competitive on game day. Both of these teams also provide important injury back

up to our Div.1 men’s side.

If you are keen to lace up the boots in 2022, come down to Jubilee Park and have a run.

Women's team looking to go one further in 2022 Waimea Rugby Club has the largest contingent of junior rugby teams in the region and this year we will have 15 teams ranging from U6 to U14.

Our players come from all over the Tasman and Nelson regions, including Wakefield, Brightwater, Richmond, Hope, Mapua, Stoke and Nelson. Many of them are 3rd and 4th generation Waimea players with their mum's and dad’s, who played in the JAB as a youngster themselves, coaching.

We are very much a community club and this year have an exciting new initiative that demonstrates the community focus we have and hold within our club’s core values.

Every Saturday morning throughout the junior rugby season we will be having a breakfast available to both our own JAB players

and visiting teams, this has been very kindly sponsored by Crackerjack Toys and will be the ‘’Crackerjack Breakfast”.

One of our team’s saw this at our friends at Buller Rugby Union (who do this already) last year whilst there for a tournament and thought it was an excellent idea – our Board also agreed and we look forward to fuelling our JAB players every Saturday morning in this way.

Registrations are open and online via sporty www.sporty.co.nz/viewform/176332 We welcome returning players and anyone thinking JAB rugby at Waimea Old Boys would be good for their child(ren)... boys and girls!

The Waimea women’s team is excited at the prospect of a full season in 2022. If you’re new to rugby, or new to our club, we’d love to see you down at Jubilee Park. Pre-season training has already started, so come and meet the team on Tuesdays and Thursdays at 6pm.

Bethan Manners has offered to be the contact for any interested players (027 727 1738). All players need to be over the age of 16 to play senior women’s rugby.

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PLEASE CHECK IN WITH INDIVIDUAL GROUPS REGARDING WHICH ALERT LEVEL MEETINGS WILL RESUME. MONDAY NELLIE KNITTERS GROUP - come along and join our super friendly group of knitters and create garments for donation to community groups. Meet every Mon at Nightingale Library in Tāhunanui 1-3pm. All materials provided. Donations of wool gratefully accepted.

Ph Jillian 5395546.

ACTING UP DRAMA GROUP Mondays 10.30am12pm, Whakatu Presbyterian Church Hall, 271 Songer St Stoke. New members welcome. Ph Anne 5380400.

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

TUESDAY NELSON 50+ TUESDAY WALKING GROUP March 29, Source of the Riwaka. Meet 10am at Moss's Bush 2nd car park. Ph. Elaine, 021 0234 3718.

VICTORY SIXTY PLUS Tues 1.30-3.30pm. 238 Upper Vanguard St. Join us for cards, games and a cuppa.

For more info please contact Jan on 546 9057 or 027 4577 955 SIT & BE FIT: Tues 11-11.45am - Victory Community Centre - Enjoy Exercising sitting down. Keep your heart healthy and lose that “lockdown loaf” while listening to great music! A great way to make friends and meet new people. $4.

WEDNESDAY LA LECHE LEAGUE NELSON Last Wed of the month

9.30-11.30. Richmond Plunket, Oxford St. My Vaccine Pass will be required. All welcome. Support and info also available by Ph:/txt: Ruth 0272433469 INDOOR BOWLS Come and join us for social indoor bowls and a cuppa every Wed and Fri afternoon 1.15 - 4pm. Beginners welcome. Trafalgar Street Hall. Ph. 547 6066 or 0274979330.

NELSON NEWBIES coffee morning every Wed 10.3011.30am at Deville's Cafe, 22 New St. Want to get out and meet people? Join us for coffee and chat. New people always welcome. Ph: Clive 0212054731.

RADIO CONTROL MODEL PLANES at the Wakapuaka flying site on Wed and Sun from 10am to midday, weather permitting. New members welcome. Contact Murray 021457663 for information.

BETTER BREATHERS CLASS is now on! At the Reformed Church, 15 Burrough Pl, Enner Glynn, Wed, 1pm-2pm. $5 per class. Ph: Sue at the Nelson Asthma Society 035441562 or asthma.nelson@xtra.co.nz RADIO CONTROL SAILING at Best Island on Wed and Sun, weather permitting, usually 1pm onwards.

IOMs and Dragon Force etc. New Members welcome.

Contact Peter 0275443923 for information and times.

THURSDAY Lego @ VICTORY COMMUNITY CENTRE Free Event, All ages. Come and get creative, playing with Lego last Thurs of each month. March 31, 3:30-4:30pm. Top of the South Bricks Ph: 0211069000.

ARE YOU WONDERING what the Bible really has to say? New Weekly Bible Study Night @ Victory Community Centre 7-8pm Thurs All Welcome! Con-

tact: Pastor Janine 021 02664608.

FRIDAY COMMUNITY CHIROPRACTIC: Fri 12.30-1.30pm, Victory Community Centre. Focuses on the smooth functioning of the spinal column and other related joints and structures. Proper alignment, posture and movement reduces stress on the vital nervous system and allows for better health expression.

Cost: Sliding Scale - $5 - $40 AMPUTEE SOCIETY Top of the South meet last Friday of the month for coffee and a chat at the Honest Lawyer around 10am. Outside if sunny –inside if wet. Bring a friend or support person. Look forward to seeing you there.

CULTURAL SOCIAL ACTIVITIES Fri 10-11am Victory Community Centre - Come along and share morning tea & a cuppa with Victory’s friendly multicultural roopu. Volunteer opportunities for all people to participate.

SATURDAY / SUNDAY AMNESTY INTERNATIONAL STALL in Nelson Market. We're back for 2022! Come by on Sat 26 March. Support human rights efforts. Letters to sign on crucial issues. Enquiries to Mat 021 56302.

WAIMEA HARRIERS WINTER SEASON OPENING DAY Sat 2 April. Rabbit Island. Meet Totara Picnic area. Fun Relay followed by sausage sizzle. Meet from 1.45, start 2.30pm. Everyone and all abilities welcome. Queries 022 372 9432.

NELSON DANCE ALONG Sat 26 March, Richmond Town Hall,7.30-11pm. Plate for Supper, Music by

Warren Fenemor, Cost $6 per person Everyone Welcome. Ph: Rosalie (03)538-0133 NELSON TASMAN SUNDAY FOOTBALL LEAGUE: all inclusive, all ages. Open days 3 April and 10 April. Register at www.ntsfl.nz Ph: 027 801 9978.

preciated. Ph 03 5463912 or Email Krisca.gould@ nelsonhospice.org.nz FEELING SAD, STRESSED, DEPRESSED, OR STUCK? Identify and explore new ways to move forward with a Life Linc Counsellor. Up to 10 face to face counselling sessions available now for individuals and couples. 548 2400 lifelinc.co.nz GROW Needing help. Use a Program and Method.

We are here for your mental health. Koha appreciated. Ph: Patricia 547-6120.

NELSON HINEMOA CROQUET CLUB Saltwater Lane (off Halifax St, beside squash & tennis courts).

Give Croquet a Go: Friendly supportive club, for competition or just fun. Coaching and equipment available. Individuals or groups catered for. Nettie 5488432 / 027 6828168 nettiebarrow@gmail.com DOWNSIZING OR DECLUTTERING? Vinnies in Vanguard St can collect your good quality household donations. Please just call us on 03 548 9372.

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

LUNG CANCER CONNECT for those who are going through or who have gone through lung cancer Register 539 1137 or info@cancernelson.org.nz ASTHMA? COPD? Nelson Asthma Society offers a free eight week Pulmonary Rehab Course - Nelson course in August, and Motueka in November.

This course can help you improve your respiratory self-management skills and shortness of breath.

Phone your medical centre for a “Pulmonary Rehab course referral” or contact asthma.nelson@xtra. co.nz.

GENERAL GROUPS NELSON WOODTURNING CLUB. Join us at our club rooms for Turning, camaraderie and sharing of knowledge. New Learn to Turn classes starting soon. Ph or txt Allan for more information 021543345.

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

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

ALCOHOLICS ANONYMOUS. Is alcohol causing problems for you in your life? Want to stop drinking but can't? Maybe we can help. Support meetings every day. Call 0800aaworks 0800 229 6757.

HAVE YOU EVER THOUGHT OF BECOMING A VOLUNTEER? Are you a community organisation looking for volunteers, training, info or advice?

Check out our website www.volunteernelson.org. nz Ph 5467681.

NELSON TASMAN HOSPICE Need volunteers to help in Nelson, Richmond, Motueka and Takaka Hospice Shops. Volunteering is a great chance to meet new people, gain new skills and help your Hospice. Morning or afternoon availability ap-

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Classifieds MIRIMIRI

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Saturday 26 March

Combining both traditional and modern worlds.

Gift vouchers available.

Ph Allan (03) 391 9093 www.mirimiri.co.nz

CLASSIFIED DEADLINE - 5PM FRIDAY

PH 548 5900 sales@nelsonweekly.co.nz

SITUATIONS VACANT

Huge variety of goods!

Furniture, Tools, household items, come and grab yourself a bargain!

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Not before 9am.

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FURNITURE FURNITURE paintings, toys, rugs, collectables etc.

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Buy - Sell- Value.

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Ph 544 0723.

Open 6 days. www.antiquesnewzealand.co.nz

Full office support

Exciting opportunity delivering and setting up simple but essential equipment at your local hospital to help relieve pain and suffering for people.

Nelson A&P Assn

Household items, something for everyone!

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Glad to hear from anyone including semi-retired or older persons keen for an interest living in proximity to Nelson Hospital.

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TOOLS, SHED GEAR COLLECTABLES All hand tools modern, vintage & antique. Also fishing gear, records, books, vintage toys & games, NZ pictures & postcards.

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Large or small lots.

Estates & Downsizing.

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number of tracks in a short space of time, which is important to me as a busy mum. Nelson is ideal for biking; in terms of our weather and proximity to everything.”

Sunshine. Exercise. Good for the environment. Fewer cars on roads. Endorphins. The benefits of owning an E-bike are endless.

Valued Team brings Wealth of Experience

Three years ago, Brendon and Rochelle Mathews first opened The Bike Station in central Nelson and today the vibrant, expanding business has fantastic stock and a passionate, experienced team.

Rochelle says contrary to what some may think, Ebikes aren’t a lazy option.

“Ours are pedal-electric, so you still have to pedal but you get assistance as

you need it, so they’re suited to anyone, including those with a medical condition.

“Using an E-bike allows me to get uphill quickly and ride for longer.

They’re great enablers. I can do a

Staff are a massive part of The Bike Station. “Without them, we wouldn’t be here today,” Rochelle says. From the outset, Brendon and Rochelle have been focussed on having high-quality staff and, because they all have significant experience with bikes, the couple have 100% faith in their ability to provide fantastic service.

Yohann, who is from the UK, says, “It’s been useful to experience how bike shops operate in other countries, including New Zealand.

I picked Nelson because of its awesome mountainbiking trails and The Bike Station had cool brands, a nice workshop and it’s a great place to work.” Meanwhile, two-time national track cycling champion and national record

holder Kaio, loves working at The Bike Station while teaching young bike enthusiasts (in schools) how to ride and it helps build up the local junior base.

Hunter, who has recently left college has been working fulltime at the store since November last year.

“I’ve done a lot of mountainbike racing, so my passion has inspired me to work here as a bike mechanic and be part of the mountainbiking community. It’s an awesome business and getting to work on bikes all day long is great.”

Lindsay, who has been with The Bike Station for just under two years, says he had been looking to get back into the bike industry as a mechanic after a stint in Whistler, Canada. “This is a nice place to work; a good bunch of guys. They have the same kind of passion that I have for mountainbiking, so it’s a no-brainer really.”

Finally, Sam began working for the business in December after moving from Auckland.

“I started as a customer and ended up working here; I love the team; we all get on well. It’s always a good sign of a great workplace

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Whatever kind of bike you require – whether it’s commuting, for exercise or exploring the great outdoors, drop into The Bike Station at 54 Vanguard Street and have a chat with one of the friendly team. For more informafantastic deal on kids' bikes. Pay tion, visit www.thebikestation. & car ol d Cafe oln evar linc ly Boul full price for the first bike then co.nz d tosuP Ply supp ud to ProProu

Owners of The Bike Station, Brendon and Rochelle Mathews, have focussed on having high-quality staff whose combined wealth of experience is invaluable to the business. (Front L to R: Hunter, Sam, Kaio.

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