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Buy-up of the arts in NCC plan Nelson ratepayers will soon own the city’s most valuable art buildings, or the “jewels of Nelson” as they have been described, but not everyone is happy. Ownership of the Theatre Royal and Nelson School of Music, along with an upgrade to the Trafalgar Centre and a new cycling velodrome at Saxton Field are key highlights in the long term plan adopted by Nelson City Council last week. Another talking point is the rate increase of 5.6 per cent next year and the continued rise in debt, estimated to be $130 million in 2022, but that is down from the original projection of $170 million. More than 800 submissions were received and the 12 councillors listened to around 200 residents speak in the council chamber to support their view.

Submissions ranged from those supportive of certain projects to others worried about debt levels and rate increases, says NCC. The average rate rise next year will be 5.6 per cent, while the projected increases over the next ten years range from an average of 2.1 to 5.1 per cent. The council confirmed in the plan that it is to take over the building ownership of both the Nelson School of Music and the Theatre Royal, if the trust board of the former agrees to a deal that will see the council pay $2 million for the earthquake strengthening it needs. “This will be like a landlord role, we will own the buildings but their day-to-day operation will remain in the hands of the community, as it always has been,” says

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Surviving another scooter challenge The challenge is to drive from Nelson city to the Marlborough Sounds in four days. It sounds simple enough, but there are plenty of buts. First, it must be done on a 50cc scooter, over some of the toughest off-road tracks in the top of the South Island. Then you must compete in challenges each day against the other riders with the winner raising cash for charity. Finally, you must do it with a smile on your face. Although founder and organiser of the Survivor Scooter Challenge, Jason Monopoli, admits he’s never seen anyone struggle through the last one. The Survivor Scooter Challenge is now in its third year and will be bigger than ever. It’s a fun challenge, driving a 50cc scooter off-road and with great camaraderie. Jason started the event in New Zealand after competing in the Australian Postie Bike Challenge, where hundreds of people drive through the desert on a 50cc scooter. Since then it has grown from a few mates the first year to a maximum of 15 riders last year and 20 this year. Jason says he has already had confirmations from some riders for this year’s event but would like to see more people get involved and urges anyone who

Survivor Scooter organiser Jason Monopoli is inviting others to be a part of this year’s event. Photo: Andrew Board. Insert: Action from last year’s challenge.

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may be interested to give him a call or an email to find out more about it. “It’s great fun and most of the people who have been in the past have never ridden a scooter before so you don’t have to be too experienced. Just keen to have a good time.” The challenge starts on November 21 and will make its way to Ward beach in the Marlborough Sounds. “We want as much off-road as possible but still really scenic. Our challenges this year will be Olympic themed. We will pick some events and have some fun with them.” Jason is also hoping to get some corporate sponsorship to help raise more money for the designated charity – KPH, a charity for children with special needs. Last year the event raised $4500 for KPH. For more information visit www.survivorscooter. com, call Jason on 0508 467 264 or email info@ orangedog.co.nz.

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Bill Reid couldn’t keep the smile off his face as distance of the airport. Robyn Reid says her hushis 1943 Avro Anson Mk 1 bomber took to the band was “really pleased” with the performance of the plane, as were the two test pilots. “He [Bill] sky for the first time last week. Aviation enthusiasts and historians alike gath- was just rapt. He said it was awesome and he had ered at vantage points around Nelson Airport a very big smile on his face for a few days,” she says. last week to witness the recently restored Avro The next test flights will ensure the aircraft can Anson take to the air for be signed off in order to the first time since its 10 year restoration project obtain its airworthy certificate. At the moment was completed in May it is on an experimental this year. The aircraft lifted gracecertificate, which enables it to do test flying. fully into the air to the The aircraft will be shown delight of the spectators crowding to watch the and flown at air shows in Bill and Robyn Reid before the first flight New Zealand including occasion, and followed of their historic plane. Warbirds over Wanaka, closely by a helicopter with film crew aboard. Bill and the Anson’s and the Omaka Air Show in Marlborough. two test pilots took two flights around the Ta- Robyn says an open day is still planned for the hunanui-Monaco area, keeping within gliding Nelson region.

Council takes arts ownership FROM PAGE 1 But Nelson Residents Association vice chair, Kerry Neal, says taking ownership is a “terrible” move by the council. “Irresponsibly rules. We have a succession of these trusts that have walked away from their obligations and the cost for ratepayers will only increase. It’s pretty sad for our city.” Aldo says ownership of the buildings means Nelson’s key assets – along with the Trafalgar Centre and Trafalgar Park – will have one strategic direction and marketing plan in the

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Free parking returns to CBD, but be quick

Free car parking in Nelson’s CBD every Tuesday during winter has returned today, but for a very limited time. Nelson City Council and Uniquely Nelson have worked together to bring back the scheme aimed at increasing the number of shoppers in the city during a traditionally quiet retail day. The promotion was run for the first time last year and the council has agreed to run it again from Tuesday 24 July to Tuesday 4 September, a little over one month. Mayor Aldo Miccio says the council had a positive response to the initiative last year. “We’re pleased to again offer this incentive to bring people into the city centre at what can be a quieter time or year.” Cathy Madigan, manager of Uniquely Nelson, says it’s a welcome initiative to encourage locals to visit the city during winter. “Free parking was a huge hit last year. Follow up research showed that people definitely responded well to it and many planned their weekly shop-

ping around being in the city on Tuesdays.” Although there will be no charge at the meters, shoppers need to be aware that current time limits of 1, 2 or 3 hours (depending on where you park) still apply to discourage the parks being used for all day parking. The council’s parking wardens will still be enforcing the time limits, so people are reminded to check on the meter and parking signage to confirm how long they can stay. Any other parking and vehicle offences (such as WOF’s, registrations and safety issues) will continue to be enforced. The area to which this applies includes the entire area where commuters currently pay for parking in the CBD including the four parking squares. For details on locations and time limits visit www.nelsoncitycouncil.co.nz/parking. Please note that free parking will be available in the privately owned car parks in Fashion Island off Hardy St. It does not apply to any other privately owned or long term leased car parks.

Ngaire Piggott moves to the beat of the Zumba Flash Mob at Nelson’s Saturday Markets on the weekend. Photo: Rosie Thomsen.

Flash mob stops shoppers

The leisurely Saturday Market came alive with an unexpected Zumba dance party on the weekend. Onlookers crowded to watch as local instructor Lynne Painter skipped out into the midst of shoppers and broke into routine, dancing to the song Good Feeling by Flo Rider. Lynne was soon followed by several dozen students from her Zumba classes. The Zumba instructor has done lots of shows, but Lynne said she wanted to try something a little different. “Some of my class wouldn’t want to do shows,

but they’ll do a flash mob,” says Lynne. This was the first flash mob Lynne has coordinated, and she says she is overjoyed with how it went and with the response of the onlookers. “It was great. As soon as music started, there was so much energy, everyone was getting involved. Children, over 70s, they were all rocking.” Lynne says she has already been approached by her students and spectators alike, asking if she has plans for another. “I think we will. Richmond is another area I want to do,” says Lynne. A video of the flash mob is available on Youtube.

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Thousands help bless fishing fleets

Nelson’s fishing fleet has once again been blessed in the leadup to the hoki season, with thousands turning up for the twelfth annual Blessing of the Fleet ceremony. The crowds were entertained by the Nelson Brass Band, Nelson Male Voice Choir and the Nelson Christian Academy Choir, with fish, chips and scallops available for just $3 a box. It was, however, also a day to remember those lost at sea. Jude Wells, who lost her husband Barry in 1999, laid a wreath upon the ocean on behalf of the families of all those lost at sea. An ode of remembrance was played by piper Perry Smith, followed by minute’s silence for those lost at sea as well as those currently working on the fishing boats. In a break from tradition, the ceremony was overseen by four clergymen; Bishop Richard Ellena, Reverend Jeff Cotton, Father David Gruscol and Archdeacon Andy Joseph. Bishop Richard’s plans to go overseas were cancelled, meaning that both he and Archdeacon Andy Joseph, who

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Reverend Jeff Cotton, Bishop Richard Ellena, Archdeacon Andy Joseph and Father David Gruscol bless Nelson’s fleet of fishing boats for the hoki season. Left: David and Glenys Dineen were among hundreds to attend the annual ceremony. Photos: Rosie Thomsen.

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Gearing up for art expo

Nic Foster carries artwork into the Trafalgar Centre for this weekend’s Nelson Art Expo. Photo: Andrew Board. Nelson is taking its reputation as an arts capital rather seriously, preparing to host a massive art expo that organisers hope will lead the way for South Island artists. Nic Foster says the concept of art expos is big in Europe and other centres in New Zealand and it was about time Nelson followed suit. “We have so many wonderful artists here in Nelson and this will be a great

way for them to sell some work and get noticed by dealers.” Fifteen art dealers from the North Island will be flown down for the expo which will include the works of 98 artists, most of those from Nelson. The Nelson Art Expo will be held at the Trafalgar Centre and Nic says an onsite cafe and other activities will hopefully create a “buzz” around the event. “We want people to come along and en-

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joy the day. Everytime a piece of art sells the artist will replace it, so the entire expo could change three or four times by the end of the two days.” The expo is being held on July 28 and 29. Tickets to enter are $5 per adult and Nic says if this event goes well he would like to see it staged again. For more information about the Nelson Art Expo, visit www.artexponelson. co.nz.

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Nelson’s Ngaire is NZ’s oldest Olympian Andrew Board The last time the Olympic Games were in London, Ngaire Galloway was a 23 year old national swimming champion and preparing to take the stand for her first qualifying swim of the 1948 games. And she was almost beside herself. Never before had she raced in front of so many people and with no coaching or support staff of any sort she wound herself up with feelings of nerves and not wanting to let down her country. Then, as her name was called, the six other New Zealanders in the Olympic team, all men, stood in the stands of the swimming complex and did a haka. It brought the announcement of the competitors to a standstill and strange looks from spectators. And for Ngaire Galloway, the last surviving member of the New Zealand team from those games, it almost tipped her “over the edge” but gave her an immense sense of pride in her country. “I don’t think anyone else had seen one before and they all must have thought ‘what’s this racket all about?’” She finished third in the race, qualified for the semi-finals but did not qualify for the final. Sixty-four years on Ngaire sat and listened to Olympic champion Sarah Ulmer last week as part of an Olympic road-show

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mates, because men and women could not mix and had to find a pool to train in as the team manager had failed to do so. Fortunately she found a place swimming alongside the Great Britain team. In the leadup to the Games she won the English Swimming Championships but could not replicate her good form at the Olympics. She says walking out in front of 83,000 people at a packed Wembley stadium for the opening ceremony was one of the highlights of her life. The games were officially opened by King George VI and the choir music was outstanding, but walk-

ing out with the six other New Zealanders when 83,000 Brits erupted in gratitude to New Zealand's contribution in World War 2 was something else says Ngaire. “I’ll never forget it, never. We just tingled all over, it was incredible.” She has since been to two other Olympic Games as a spectator, in 1956 in Melbourne, and in 2000 in Sydney. She says she will be getting up early to watch the games and will be keeping an eye out for favourites including Val Adams, Nick Wills, the rowers and another Nelson girl competing at her first Games, Blackstick Anita Punt.

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The deadline for funding applications to the Nelson Bays Community Foundation is fast approaching. The cutoff to apply for the first grants to be distributed by the organisation, to registered charities whose activities are focussed in Tasman and Nelson, is July 31. Launched in March 2010, NBCF invests

money raised from donations, bequests and endowments and distributes the income earned back into the community. While the Charitable Trust’s initial focus has been on growing these funds, having received several endowments in the last two years, they are now in a position to make their first distributions to the community.

“It is important to recognise that NBCF is in its early building phase so this first year distributions will be modest,” says NBCF chair, John Rollston. “However this is a very exciting step in the development of the foundation." Local charities should visit www.nbcf. org.nz/receiving and complete the application form by 5pm on July 31.

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‘A dragon please’ says delivery instructions Joanna Martin filled out the online form on the Briscoe’s website, typed in the product purchase number and her address, then she got to the part that said “delivery instructions”. She wrote: “Please leave on the back porch… and a picture of a dragon would be awesome”. The result? Her cupcake holders arrived in a brown box with the printed out picture of a dragon on the side. Joanna, who works in Stoke, says she couldn’t believe it. “My flatmate was home, she called me and said ‘um your package from Briscoe’s is here and there’s a dragon on the side of the box.’ I let out a little squeal and said ‘that is awesome’.” Joanna says it’s not the first time she has heard of it before, with pizza boxes another common request. “I saw it on a website and thought it was pretty cool so when I bought something online I thought ‘oh, I’ll give it a go’.” She has since emailed Briscoes to express her gratitude but received an automated message back. “I hope I didn’t get anyone in trouble because I was so happy. It was really cool whoever did it.”

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Nelson Weekly has a new advertising representative, employed to help local businesses market themselves through the region’s only locally owned community newspaper. Scott McMillan replaces David Ogg, who has moved to Australia with his family to help care for his sick father. Scott says he is excited about his new role, helping businesses get the most out of their advertising dollar. “I’ve enjoyed my first few weeks at the Weekly and I’ve been getting out as often as I can to meet local business owners and managers. One thing I’ve been struck by already is how many have al-

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Ross Sharpe owns 12 Ford Model A cars. All Ford owners are welcome to drive to Rabbit Island next weekend, July 29, to celebrate company founder Henry Ford’s birthday. Photo: Phillip Rollo.

A dozen Fords is not enough Ross Sharpe’s obsession with Ford Model A motor vehicles began 17 years ago and it shows no signs of slowing down. Ahead of next weekend’s birthday celebrations for the late Henry Ford, Ross will open up his garage and have a dozen different Model As to choose from, before driving out to Rabbit Island along with hundreds of the region’s other Ford owners. The event is organised by the Nelson Classic Ford Car Club and will be held next Sunday, July 29, from 11am. Ross owns 12 Model A cars, the first of which took him three trailer loads to bring back from Takaka. Now the Richmond man sources them from all over the country. He opens up his shed for members of the public to visit his cars. Some of them have been found in sheds, unused for decades. So it was no surprise when Ross came

across four dead rats in the back of one of them. “I collect all kinds of things. I’m just like a weka, I collect anything shiny,” he says. “I love the adrenalin rush of what I call a barn find. In one instance a lady drove her Model A into the barn, turned the key off and left it there for 20 years.” The earliest models that Ross owns date back to 1928, the year the Model A was first released. Ross only registers two of the cars at a time and some of them are still not ready to be driven on the road again. “I’ve only restored one of them. I like to buy them and tidy them up.” One day Ross hopes to have his own museum for the cars but at this stage they will remain in the largest shed he can get council consent for. “It’s the biggest one you’ll get on a residential section, people still don’t understand how I got it and neither do I.” Henry Ford was born on July 30, 1863.

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The Autocross is a timed competition but there is no pressure – it’s all about giving it a go and having fun. Last year’s event attracted a range of vehicles and skill levels, with entries including a 1300cc road car to a Mitsubishi Evo 3 and everything in between. The entry fee is $20, with documentation and scrutineering taking place between 9:30 -10:00am this Sunday. Entries close at 10:00am. All drivers will be briefed at 10:15 with driving beginning at 10:30. Spectators are welcome, even if you don’t feel like driving you may have the opportunity to be taken for a lap in any car fitted with a roll cage. This weekend’s Autocross is just one of the great events in the Nelson Car Club’s annual calendar. These include autocross events, rally sprints as well as gravel and sealed hill climbs. Non-members are welcome to try out two autocross events before becoming financial members. The Nelson Car Club was established more than sixty years ago and currently has more than 70 members. The Autocross this Sunday is the perfect way to meet the enthusiastic members of the Club and see if it’s something you’d be interested in, or get out there and have a go at feeling like Top Gears “star in a reasonably priced car”. “Have a skid, slide sideways, and execute hand- Adrian Curtis racing his Honda CRX brake turns in a safe and controlled environment. These events are the ‘grass roots’ of motorsport and are a fun and safe introduction to the sport” says Nick Sands, club Vice President. For more information about the event or club, or to see photos from other events, visit the website at www.nelsoncarclub.co.nz. Follow the signs from 88 Valley road turnoff in Wakefield this Sunday to experience the excitement and adrenaline of the Nelson Car Club Autocross.

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Injured man finally back home Phillip Rollo

finally handed the keys to his new home on Wednesday, having lived in a Richmond motel Mark Cooper’s life was turned upside down for the past 12 months. when he blanked out at the wheel of his truck The Cooper family is still in “a battle” with in 2010. ACC over the payment of the house, which has He was driving back following a day of muster- delayed Mark’s move back to Tapawera and a ing when the accident occurred. “I fell asleep or chance to regain some independence. blacked out. I think I got a bit cold,” says Mark. “I Mark was living in accommodation supplied by didn’t go around the corner. I went off the edge his employers in Fairlie, which is located two and over head to tail three times and sideways and a half hours south of Christchurch. “We once.” got to the point where we had to bite the bulThe 21 year old Tapawera resident suffered se- let. What we wanted and what he wanted was to vere spinal injuries leaving him without the use move into his own home,” says his mother Julie of 70 per cent of his body. He was in a coma for Cooper. “It’s a bit bitter sweet but it’s fantastic to the first ten days, spent the next month in inten- finally get him home where he can build his life sive care and the following six months in Bur- back up.” wood Hospital’s spinal unit. Due to the size of the farm the Coopers live on, Following further rehabilitation, Mark reached a self-contained unit was able to be transported a significant milestone last week when he was from Richmond, where it was built by Skyline Buildings. Julie says the family chose to deal with Skyline Buildings because of its history of working with people in similar situations to Mark. Mark says the space and access are the best things about his new home. “Just being able to get around without breaking stuff and running into stuff. I’m quite happy with it.” Mark is a former Tapawera Area School student who also spent his senior years at Waimea College. He was a keen dog trialist and a skier. He also enjoyed “mucking around” with friends. Mark hopes to compete again one day in a dog trial and also has aspirations to get back into the workMark Cooper, 21, receives the keys to his new home by force. Skyline Buildings project manager Sandee England and “I just take it as I come but if I get the sales manager Dave Flowerday. Mark finally moved right set up I can get my way back into home following a work-related accident in December dog work. You can’t get too worked up but it’s going to happen one day.” 2010. Photo: Phillip Rollo.

Nixon Marfell, 3, of Hardy St Kids throws “snow” during a snow fight at the preschool last Friday. The snow was dumped at the centre by Talley’s for its Winter Wonderland week. Children also made winter-themed food, huts and pictures during the week. For more photos visit our website, www.nelsonweekly.co.nz. Photo: Andrew Board.

Victoria University of Wellington invites you to a free public lecture to be presented by Professor Tim Naish, Director of the Antarctic Research Centre and Associate Professor Marc Wilson, Senior Lecturer in the School of Psychology.

9 billion people, global warming and climate change

By the year 2050 it is estimated that the world’s population will be as high as nine billion, and that readily recoverable oil and gas reserves will have run out. As a consequence of our unsustainable use of fossil fuel, Earth’s surface will be 2°C warmer - above the United Nations threshold for “dangerous human interference with the climate system”. I will discuss what this will mean for melting of the polar ice sheets, global sea-level rise and the trend towards more frequent catastrophic storm events. Professor Tim Naish is the Director of the Antarctic Research Centre at Victoria University and a Principle Scientist at GNS Science. His current research contributes to the understanding of how continental margins respond to climate and sea-level change, specifically focusing on the role of ice sheets and Antarctica in the global climate system.

If it’s so obvious, why doesn’t everyone believe in climate change? Who believes in climate change? What is the psychology behind believing (or not believing) in climate change? Using data from two large New Zealand surveys, I’ll talk about some of the personality, political, pathological, and social factors associated with climate change belief. I’ll also talk about some of the biases in decision-making, which means it is very difficult to change strongly-held opinions either way. Associate Professor Marc Wilson’s research focuses on the application of social psychological theory to important issues. He is a highly regarded researcher and teaching practitioner who has received a National Tertiary Teaching Award and Victoria’s Tertiary Teaching Excellence Award.

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We have a large range of 100% wool, 100% polyester (PET), 100% nylon carpet and a couple of blends but you’re always better to stick with a 100% for a longer wearing option. So what about the Carpet Mill Guarantee? Each carpet comes with a guarantee for a specified number of years, and basically, if something goes wrong with it in that time period, and it’s not due to negligence Carpet Mill will replace it. Do we have a showroom? We have a fully mobile showroom so we’ll come to you anytime. Your local rep has hundred’s of flooring options including carpet, vinyl and PVC planking. We’ll quote on the spot and advise the best options for your budget and needs.

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Sherlock Landscaping & Maintenance Landscaping? How do I start - what approach do you take? I am the first point of call for all customers and I will come out to your house for free and with no obligation. If it is a job requiring some design I will typically take photos of the property and then work off tracing paper to show you what different ideas could look like. These sketches are quick and very informative for those who struggle looking at plans or don't know where to start - this is also a service I am happy to offer people without cost or obligation. It is always best for me if I can meet with all parties involved in decision making and I will ask a series of questions to help me peg down exactly

what you want and how much you want to spend. I have no problem working to people's budgets. Once we have met again to present concepts I am able to provide written quotes for any work you would like to have done Our gardens are a mess - can you help? This is one thing we specialize in - we refer to this as a "Huck out" - in a day our team can undo years of neglect and get overgrown gardens back under control. Often when a home changes hands a new owner will want to change things around. We offer a full range of services from removal of trees and bushes and associated rubbish.

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Computer Troubleshooters – Nelson I am not sure why backing-up my files is important or how to go about it. Can you help? Yes we can help. Hard drives fail, laptops get stolen, natural disasters happen and data does get lost. We have several options for backing up files from online backups to systems that can back up several computers in an office. You can either look after the backups yourself or we can manage them for you. My computer seems to be going slower and slower each time I use it. What is happening and what do I need to do? There could be many reasons why your computer is slowing down. It could just be software issues or a piece of hardware may be failing. We can carry out in-depth diag-

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Do you sell different varieties of firewood? This year we have sold a variety of wood including macro, gum, pine, old man pine and d.fir. (Although the only stock we have left this winter is blue gum and pine). What sets you apart from other firewood companies? As well as providing a variety of firewood we also do tree removal and specialized tree work. What would you recommend to customers when purchasing wood? We are happy to sell mixed loads and having a mix of soft wood such as pine with hard wood is a good idea to get the best out of your fire.

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Special Olympian realises artistic dream Special Olympics Nelson athlete Chris Tilley is set to realise a life-long dream of holding his own art exhibition this month. The exhibition, called ‘Passion Exploding’ will be held at the Refinery Artspace Gallery in Nelson from next Monday. On display will be 18 artworks Chris has painted over the past two years. “This exhibition is something I have been working towards for a long time,” says Chris. “I’ve been painting ever since I was really young, and I try to take an hour out of every day so I can paint. “My paintings are of nature, mainly landscapes and animals. The landscapes sometimes include weather or volcanoes. It’s all stuff I have created in my head or taken from photos and places I’ve been,” says the 25 year old. This month’s exhibition is not the first dream Chris has been determined to make a reality. A talented swimmer and powerlifter with the Special Olympics Nelson Club, Chris represented New Zealand in powerlifting at the 2007 Special Olympics World Summer Games in Shanghai, China, where he won three gold medals and one silver.

“Going to the Games was a new adventure for me and such an interesting experience,” says Chris. Chris is also on the Special Olympics athletes committee and last year was selected to be a Special Olympics Global Messenger, which involves speaking to community groups about the positive impact Special Olympics has on people with intellectual disabilities. For now, the most important social occasion on Chris’ mind is opening night of his exhibition on July 23. “I’m looking forward to the night. Most of my whanau will be there and it’s a great opportunity to get dressed up in my suit and tie.”

Each week photos from the Nelson Provincial Museum’s “glass plate” collection will run in Nelson Weekly and Waimea Weekly in an effort to find out more about them. Right: George Elliot? Nelson Provincial Museum, F N Jones Collection: 312162. Below: Richmond Church. Nelson Provincial Museum, Stewart Collection: 316936. Can you tell us more about these photos? Email details you may have to: history@museumnp.org.nz.

Special Olympics Nelson athlete Chris Tilley is holding his own exhibition. Photo: Phillip Rollo.

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ry focus in delivering these services to homeowners, business owners and large commercial clients is to have people understand that the cleaning of floors and upholstery is not just a matter of presentation, but of huge importance to their family and employees' health. If you want to reduce asthma, bacterial and viral infections in the home or work place, reduce employee sick days or protect your family immune systems, then have your floors cleaned for health, not looks alone. The only way to clean for health is to use the hot water extraction method. This method involves truck mounted machines that have the ability to heat the water to a level that will kill bacteria and virus. Enviro only uses this hot water extraction method along with cleaning solutions that have the international CRI Gold Seal of Approval and are biodegradable. Tom is thrilled to know that every day he and his team are improving the health of local families and employees. As the only member of the New Zealand Carpet Cleaning Association in Nelson and Marlborough, Tom has access to the latest technology and scientific developments through the research undertaken by the Enviro group across New Zealand. Tom and his team plan to make sure that the Tasman community continues to benefit locally from this involvement. So if it is a carpet stain at home or work that’s been bugging you, or you realise it is time to take care of the health of your family and employees by cleaning your carpets, or you suspect a mould problem or need advice about a possible p lab or want to ask to be placed on our emergency response list in case of a larger scale disaster, then give Tom a call on 03 548 2831 Business Update. Adv.

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• Three container vessels, a fruit ship, a general carrier, a methanol tanker, a big car carrier, a dredge moved around the port, the cement ship, a tug from Gisborne, and thirteen large fishing vessels moved around the port. • It was with a great deal of pleasure that I took the Harbour Masters boat out for the start of this year’s programme and when outside the cut I saw two people paddling an outrigger. Being the good guy I am I thought I would just mosey over and say hello (and check that lifejackets were being worn or carried.) Before I was even 50 metres away a cheeky smile and a lifejacket was proudly displayed. Good on you girls. • The Blessing of the Fleet fireworks occurred Friday night. Many thanks to Port Nelson for the fireworks and the team from Talleys that made it possible. It was a great display. • The Blessing on Saturday was the typically moving ceremony that it is and it was gratifying to all the fishermen and women to see the crowd enjoy the day. There are many to praise and thank on such a day however • I think special mention is warranted for the girls that braved the cold waters to do the man overboard drill. Thanks girls, well done. Would you know what to do if someone fell overboard? Do you know how to retrieve someone from the water?

The Richmond Rabbits celebrate winning the 2012 Tasman Rugby League Smokefree Bin Inn Cup at Trafalgar Park on Saturday. Photo: Rosie Thomsen. For more photos of the game visit www.nelsonweekly.co.nz.

Rabbits win league grand final The Stoke Cobras started with a hiss but in the end couldn't match the speed of Tasman rugby league's new champions, the Richmond Rabbits. Stoke were the two-time defending champions of the Tasman Rugby League Smokefree Bin Inn Cup but had already lost twice to the Rabbits this season and once again couldn't match its fitness late in the game. A bi-partisan crowd filed into Trafalgar Park for the match, each with equal support from the stands. Stoke was the first to score thanks to an overlap on the right flank allowing Hoani Tauwhare to dot down. The try wasn't converted but the Cobras found several gaps in the Rabbits defence and mid-way through the first half scored a run away try to give them a handy 8-0 lead with just 10 minutes remaining in the half. But the Rabbits came back into the game

despite the loss of prop Ryan Charles to ing last October and we worked really injury and after some sustained pressure, hard all year so we are rapt to win it.” captain Deon Charles burrowed through A large majority of the Richmond side the legs of the Stoke defence from a me- were from rugby union backgrounds but tre out to score his side's first try. Further Deon says the team came together and imtries to Cam Salton and Callum Smith in proved as the season went on. “We can all If in doubt… don’t go out the second half put Richmond in the lead, safely say we are league players now and along with conversions from Lucas Ben- I think we’ll see a lot more rugby players nett. Stoke also scored two second half switch over.” Dave Duncan, tries, to Jamein Bristowe and Keani Ed- The rugby league season continues this Harbour Master/Marine wards, but it failed to land one shot at goal. Sunday for the first game of the ProRugby Operations Manager. Lucas hit a field goal for the Rabbits to- League Town v Country Origin series at wards the end of the game to give it a three Trafalgar Park. point buffer. Deon says he was stoked with the massive support the team had and was ecstatic to come away with the title in Providing High Quality Affordable Cycle www.nelsonweekly.co.nz the side's first season. "It’s a bit of a fairytale finish 3K Carbon Fibre really. But we put in a lot of Bottle Cages hard work and started train-

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Stoke grabs underdog tag ahead of final A dazzling try by right winger Brenton Connell set it up and the steady boot of Jacob Beleski sealed it but Stoke will put its Car Company division one semifinal win down to plenty of heart. Heart alone might not be enough for this weekend’s grand final though. Accessman Stoke will meet the highly impressive and highly fancied Galbraith Group Nelson in this Saturday’s final at Trafalgar Park after it beat Huia 24-9 to remain undefeated in 2012. The final will be played at Trafalgar Park from 2.30pm. In Tahuna, it was a ferocious contest up front and Stoke’s tight five Ray Packer, Max Glossop, Mike Tyler, Steve Kerr and Ben Douglas fought for every inch, which proved the difference between the two sides, with Stoke winning 24-19 against a very strong Wakatu Hotel Marist side. This ascendency laid the platform for the first try. After ensuing rucks, the ever-present halfback Shawn Begg angled his run off the ruck to find the rampaging number 8 Tevta Koloamatangi running a fantastic attacking line to break the defence and run 40 metres to score, which

Jacob converted. Both teams traded penalties and Stoke headed into half time with a 13-6 lead. Following the break Marist started to claw back at the lead, adding a penalty, then finding its way to the tryline, adding a conversion, to take the lead 16-13. The Stoke pack was reinvigorated by the introduction of former All Black prop Campbell Johnston and blindside flanker Sam Dempster. From a midfield ruck Shawn made a well-timed clean break to find a flying left winger Chris Little looming on his outside in support who in turn combined with a well-timed pass to the fast finishing right winger Brenton Connell who dived into the corner to take Stoke back into the lead 18-16 with ten to play. Marist struck right away with a penalty goal to take back the lead 19-18 with just six minutes to play. From the kickoff Stoke forward’s and backs combined to forage deep into the Marist half and were finally rewarded with a penalty and the lead. Stoke used the same strategy again from the kickoff again – same result, and the win.

Brenton Connell celebrates his second half try with team mates as Stoke beat Marist in Saturday's semi final.

Stoke first five Jacob Beleski stabs a kick Stoke flanker Jarrod Aberhart takes a high ball from a kickoff in over the Marist defence. Stoke's semi final win over Marist. Photos: Andrew Board.

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Nelson Under 13's Lauren Hippolite stretchs for the ball against Buller A at Saxton Field on Sunday. Photo: Andrew Board.

Nelson teams excel at age group tournament Nelson teams excelled at the Nelson Age Group Tournament held at Saxton Courts on Sunday. Under 17, Under 15, Under 13 and the respective Development teams competed against Marlborough, Buller, Golden Bay and Motueka. Nelson Under 15 continued its good form after placing third in Wellington at Queen’s Birthday Weekend and commendable performances in Blenheim at the Top of the South Tournament. It won the Phyllis Mansfield Cup with a resounding 47-12 win over Motueka Under 17. An all round team performance resulted in a 37-27 win over Marlborough with The Anderson Cup at stake. In the Motueka encounter, coach Kathryn Orange got every one of her players on court with Kate Bolton putting in an incredible performance at goal shoot, converting 29 from 34. Kate is in her first year of netball and shows great promise in the sport. In the Marlborough game Abby Franklin was called in to bolster the shooting ranks in the absence of sharp shooter Katie Ditzel. Abby slotted in nicely with goal shoot Poppy Restieax and quickly developed a nice understanding. Abby converted 19 from 23 while Poppy shot 15 from 21, with Kate adding the extras in the final couple of minutes of the game. Makaila Powick lead her team by example, she was a superb link through court and found the circle edge repeatedly for the optimum feeding position. Circle defenders Merekara McGuinnietty and Georgia Davies were standouts – Merekara got a number of tips at the centre pass and pulled in four well timed intercepts. Georgia rebounded strongly and displayed a keen eye when out hunting. Although not its best performance Nelson accounted for the Under 15 Development team 28-23. Goal defence, Sarah Robinson came in for special praise from her coach as she hauled in five intercepts. Caitlyn Delany was another to impress, more accustomed to play in the defensive circle she had an outstanding game with the

WD bib. Caitlyn read the play well to gain several deflections, is a natural hunter and is another with considerable potential. It was three from three for the Nelson Under 13 team when it totally dominated Buller A in all facets of play, winning 41-6. Coach, Mandy Whiting was in a position to change her players at every quarter and test combinations for the team’s next outing in Ashburton next month. Goal shoot, Pip Dwyer impressed with nice movement and finished the game with a 91per cent goal average. Nelson had drawn with Marlborough at the Top of the South Tournament so was keen to go one better and claim their neighbour's scalp. There was considerable turnover ball which was not always converted, however once it got into the shooters hands it more often than not resulted in points on the board. Kate Hand led her troops well and had an outstanding game at goal keep. She read the play well to gather in numerous intercepts, she “boxed out” to gain the rebound to deny the second shot and had a formidable partnership with Lauren Davenhill. Nelson went on to win 25-22 to claim the Primary Cup. Nelson was tested in the opening stages when it met Nelson Under 13 Development team and the teams were tied at 3 all at the first break. Once again there was a fair amount of turnover ball, however it was the A team which settled better with centre Hana Tava delivering some quality ball to her shooters Pip and Taylor Boeyen. The flow increased after the major break with Hana moving to WA and Megan Stack being introduced at centre. Megan was the pivotal link and bought the ball through court well. Although the A team won 23-17, the Development team could be well pleased with its performance. Coach Whiting was happy with how her girls have developed as her team has a definite “league of nations” look about it as only two of the ten girls play for the same school team.

Over recent weeks there has been some great weather to get out and do some winter fishing. D’Urville Island seems to be the most popular destination. Even more so with recent episodes on Matt Watson’s TV fishing show, revealing the awesome fishery we have in the Top of the South. On Saturday there were about 35 boats fishing the kingfish and snapper grounds within a stone’s throw of each other in Stephens Passage. A few good fish were landed but it would appear that the sheer number of boats may have put the kingfish off the bite. Please remember your fishing etiquette when there are lots of other boats around to avoid any mishaps and be patient with others when drifting through the strike zone. Take only enough fish for a feed. Sustainability is the key focus needed to really look after this awesome fishery, and we don’t take it for granted by being greedy. The scallop season has also now opened and the reports are of scallops in a mediocre condition, with a lot around the 87-90cm mark. On that note, make sure you carry an approved measuring device on board and not just 2 nails in a piece of wood. Otherwise when you are greeted at the boat ramp by a MAF officer you may find yourself in hot water with incorrectly sized scallops. Some scallops had little or no roe in them and the meat size was a bit on the small side. Okiwi Bay had good numbers but they should improve on size and quality with another 5-6 weeks under their belt. The other day I was talking Kathy,

our resident expert on the subject of kayaking and I thought I would share some of her thoughts with you. If you’re sitting in your office at work, or in front of the fire at home with a million things going through your mind and can’t remember the last time you did something you really enjoyed, then it’s time to get a kayak, some fishing gear, safety gear and get onto the water. Fishing from your kayak is not only productive, but it’s physically and mentally good for you as well. As soon as I get onto my kayak, I forget about all the worries in life and just enjoy being on the water. Some of the things I’ve encountered on my fishing adventures, I’ll never forget till the day I die. I’ve been lucky enough to have had encounters with orcas and dolphins checking me out, been pulled around by sharks and other large fish before releasing them as well as watching the most amazing sunsets and sunrises. For me, I love the challenge, the serenity as well as the physical exercise. You don’t have to spend heaps of money and you don’t have to go out 15km. You can just buy a cheap kayak and start in the rivers or bays with a simple fishing rod and tackle as long as you follow the basic rules to keep safe. It’s something the whole family can enjoy. Kayak fishing can be done all year long and you’ll enjoy the element of surprise in stealthy approaches to the fish, and whether you catch the big one or a great feed it really doesn’t matter. You’ll look around and be stunned by your surroundings whatever the weather. For more info on kayaking contact us at the club.

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FC Nelson Locomotive celebrate winning the Nelson Bays Football second division on Saturday. Photo: Sarah Board.

Loco wins championship

In its first year together as a team FC Nelson Locomotive has taken home the Nelson Bays division two football championship. The team, made up of players from various former clubs, secured the title after a win over its nearest competitors, Nelson Suburbs, last week. Its players turned up to its match against Richmond Athletic on Saturday with purple colour through their hair and in a mood to party with an unassailable lead on the points ladder. The team beat Richmond 4-3 at Jubilee Park and was awarded the

championship trophy after the game. Coach Sean Barker says it has been a great season for the team, as most didn't know each other at the beginning of the year. "We have some players that have played at a really good level before, but we weren't sure how that would come together so we are rapt to have won it." It's the second trophy the team has won this year, after it beat Motueka earlier in the season to win the Sprig & Fern Challenge trophy. The team is still competing in two cup competitions.

Waimea College girls 1st XI football co-coach Sandy Hamson, left, and parent Lara Gordon with the signed Liverpool and Barcelona football jerseys that will be auctioned off at a quiz night for the team. Also to be auctioned is a rare Champions League football, one of only 11 in the world that was signed by the winning Chelsea team after this year's final in Munich. The quiz night will raise money for the team to help with travel costs for the national

secondary schools tournament in Taupo. The items were gifted to the team by co-coach Joe Green, who sourced them from the United Kingdom. The quiz night is being held at the Waimea College hall on August 8 from 7pm. There are dozens of other prizes donated by local businesses that the team is very grateful to. To book tickets or to place a bid on any of the items up for auction, give Sandy a call on 027 552 5668 or Lara on 027 385 5791. Photo: Andrew Board.

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Insurance & Private

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Orion St

191 Trafalgar St, Ph: 548 9886

 Panelbeating-structural or minor  Spraypainting-resprays/touch ups  Curtainsider protection coating

Ph 548 5144 opp Tahuna Testing Station

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www.chooks.co.nz

Ph: 543 8090 Ph: 543 809003 542 3224

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

Buxton car park Ph 539 0187

(conditions apply)

0274 071 328

545 1053

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Tony Cooke 546 4672

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Heatpump Servicing from

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544 8059

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Ph 543 9400 7 Kotua Place, Stoke www.heslops.co.nz

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Ph:021 704 824 or 547 5241 www.simplywardrobes.co.nz

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