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Hanmer-sized hot pools possible for Nelson

MAX FRETHEY

A Hanmer Springs-sized hot pool facility could be on the cards for Nelson.

The idea was floated at Friday’s meeting of the Nelson Tasman Regional Landfill Business Unit

(NTRBLU) which discussed what to do with the excess gas created at the York Valley Landfill.

Currently, 70 per cent of the landfill’s excess captured gas is flared.

“[Flaring] improves our carbon emission profile, but it doesn’t use that energy contained within the gas in a positive way, so there’s a

significant amount of energy that currently goes to waste,” says Nathan Clarke, Nelson City Council’s general manager of regional sewerage and landfill. The remaining 30 per cent is sent to Nelson Hospital to help with heating, providing 85 per cent of the hospital’s heating ener-

gy need, according to Nathan –which means the hospital doesn’t have the capacity to take much more of the excess gas, still leaving the landfill with a large gas surplus.

Deta Consulting put together a report for the NTRBLU on its potential options for reusing the

excess gas while taking possible community benefit into account. The two best options highlighted by Deta were a Brook Valley Hot Pool facility and selling renewable compressed natural gas.

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of energy that’s left over,” Nathan says. “It’s enough to run a hot pool facility similar to Hanmer [Springs].”

Though the hot pool facilities are initially estimated to cost around $15 million to build, the Deta report says the facility could pay for itself and deliver an extra $3-6 million on top over a 20-year period.

However, Nathan did warn that it was extremely early days and that businesses cases would now be developed for the two leading options to further investigate their viability.

“We’re just looking at big-picture numbers at the moment, but this is the place where we then start to look

into that in more detail.”

But this clarification didn’t stop elected members from voicing their interest in the idea.

“It really excites me, and I think it would the community too,” Nelson City councillor Mel Courtney says.

“It’s a dear expense… but it has well-being and a social aspect too.”

Tasman District councillor Trindi Walker echoed Mel’s comments.

“I think it’s quite exciting to think we can use extraction of gas to better the community,” she says. “It ticks a whole lot of well-being boxes, so it sits well with me.”

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The excess gas produced at the York Valley Landfill could be used to heat a Hanmer Springs-sized hot pool facility. Photo: File.

Plans to move tissue testing to Christchurch dropped

SARA HOLLYMAN

A proposal to slash the Top of the South’s medical lab workforce and instead send patient tissue samples to Christchurch for testing has been dropped.

On Friday, laboratory company Awanui said it had withdrawn its proposal to move its histology processing work for the upper South Island into its Christchurch laboratory after a week-long consultation with staff, clinicians, and stakeholders.

Awanui had told staff in Nelson last week that the move was part of centralising its nationwide services to make them “sustainable”.

The move would have seen the removal of core histology services and nearly all tissue testing, move to Christchurch resulting in nine Nelson staff, including three medical scientists, losing their jobs.

“Having listened to the feedback, and considering recent staff changes at our laboratories, the pragmatic and sensible outcome is not to proceed with the proposal at this stage,” the company said in a statement.

“This decision will ensure there is no potential risk to

turnaround times for testing and patient safety and local services are not compromised.”

Nelson MP Rachel Boyack says it’s “really important” that core health services remain and are available in Nelson.

“The proposal from Awanui, who are a private company, was just a proposal and I’m very pleased that the community were able to raise some of

She says while Te Whatu Ora were not a decision maker in this instance, she did reach out to them to understand more about the contractual agreement with Awanui.

Awanui has more than 2000 staff doing almost seven million pathology tests a year, covering three-quarters of the population.

Awanui’s Nelson-Marlborough lab staff processed 21,000 samples from 18,000 patients last year. The samples include skin biopsies and theatre samples.

Local iwi had also expressed concern about the proposal.

Te Rūnanga o Ngāti Rārua pouwhakahaere Shane Graham said the proposal, and the resultant loss of local jobs, was difficult to understand at a time when a key driver of change in the health system was reducing inequality.

the concerns that they had.”

Rachel says the proposed change could have led to delays in diagnosis for people in Nelson.

The tissue samples must travel by road and cannot be air freighted.

“We have seen in the past years the potential for Nelson to become isolated when our roads close,” Rachel says.

“Improved local delivery of patient-centric health services for Māori was a key driver of the Te Whatu Ora and Te Aka Whai Ora reforms. Contractors should be supporting the intent of these reforms,” he said.

“Instead, this proposal moves the service further away from patients,” he said during consultation.

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Three-story housing complex without elevator a ‘great concern’

KATE RUSSELL

Several community organisations in Nelson are concerned a new Kāinga Ora housing development on Waimea Rd lacks accessibility, while others are disgruntled about the lack of consultation.

Kāinga Ora, who is working with developer JV Properties Ltd, announced their plans to build the new public homes at 125 Waimea Rd where the Wakatu Lodge once was, on 12 May.

The three-story development will offer 29 one-bedroom apartments for people in need with construction to start in the next month and finish in mid-2014.

The development would consist of 10 one-bedroom homes and a community room on the ground floor, 10 one-bedroom homes on the middle floor, and nine one-bedroom homes on the top floor.

However, several community organisations are concerned that the development will exclude a portion of those that require housing because it will not have an elevator.

Mel Drummond from Age Concern Nelson says with it being a three-level complex, many elderly people needing housing would not be able to access the apartments without an elevator.

“It is good to hear that Kāinga Ora is providing these apartments for the people we represent, but it did surprise us to hear that it won’t have an elevator. Some elderly

people could climb the stairs, but what happened if they fell ill? It would exclude a number of people.”

Mel says they get at least one or two calls each week from over 65s who are looking for social housing.

“We get comments from older people who particularly want accommodation close to the hospital, but what happens if their ability to use the stairs decreases? It puts them at risk of not being able to leave their accommodation and becoming socially isolated.”

President of Nelson Grey Power, Sue Sara, agrees, saying that the exclusion of an elevator is a “great concern”

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again the seniors of this town are ignored’. There are quite a few seniors we know of who are on the waitlist for social housing.”

According to Kāinga Ora, a total of 261 people are currently on the public housing register in the city, 61 per cent of whom are waiting for a one-bedroom home.

Julia Campbell, Kāinga Ora regional director for Nelson, Marlborough, and the West Coast, told Nelson Weekly that three-storey apartment blocks without an elevator are becoming “more common” across the country and those without accessibility needs will likely be matched to the apartments.

“Before placing a customer in a Kāinga Ora home, we talk to

them about their housing needs and the community they would like to live in, to help us make a suitable housing match,” she says.

“A mix of current Kāinga Ora customers, and people and couples in need of one-bedroom homes who are currently on the public housing register and do not have accessibility needs, are likely to be matched to the homes.”

Meanwhile, the owner of one of the neighbouring properties, who wishes not to be named, says they are “absolutely disappointed” about the lack of consultation Kāinga Ora have had with them about the development.

A letter to nearby residents to advise them of the development was delivered on 12 May, the same

day it was announced to the general public.

“I absolutely believe there is a need for social housing, but the building will be right on our boundary. This will take away all our privacy and enjoyment in our backyard and even the bedrooms on one side of the house,” they say.

Another Waimea Rd resident says the impact on some of the neighbouring residents and families will be “huge” and is disappointed that dates have yet to be set for the community drop-in sessions that Kāinga Ora is planning. Julia says the sessions will be held in June, but they are still finalising the dates and venues.

“We will be sharing the details as soon as these are confirmed.”

She says the purpose of the sessions is to “talk broadly” about potential and current redevelopment sites and other developments across Nelson South, including 125 Waimea Rd.

“We will have team members available to talk about how sites are identified for new housing, our design, planning, and construction processes, how we place people into homes, manage our housing, and how we support customers to live well in their homes and community.

“The letters we sent to neighbours about 125 Waimea Rd included contact details for our local team and we would encourage residents to reach out to us with any questions they may have.”

Founders playground redevelopment delayed

KATE RUSSELL

The proposed new playground at Founders Park has been delayed due to rising construction and equipment costs, according to Nelson City Council.

Work was expected to begin in February this year, with the existing play equipment by the cafe to be replaced with a range of new accessible equipment. The project also included some drainage upgrades and a new accessible surface covering to replace the bark. Last year, the council allocated $200k from funds raised by the Founder’s Book Fair for the project, however, Andrew White, group manager community and recreation, says due to rising costs they have had to take another look at the project.

“To ensure costs remain manageable for the Friends of

Founders Trust and ratepayers, the new playground will be developed and installed progressively over several years.”

Work to prepare the ground so it can safely accommodate modern playground equipment will now start in the next financial year.

Despite the delay, Andrew says there is still some good news for users of the playground. “We don’t want children to have to wait, so in the meantime, we’ve committed to repairing some of the existing equipment now and installing some new equipment by next summer.”

The new playground upgrade at Founders Park has been delayed due to rising construction costs. Photo: Kate Russell.

An artist’s impression of Kāinga Ora’s planned housing development on Waimea Rd. Image: Supplied.

Walking 100ks in May

SARA HOLLYMAN

Locals have been donning their pink shirts and getting into the outdoors for the 100k’s in 30 days challenge.

Local breast surgeon Ros Pochin, who is the ambassador for the Nelson Regional Gynaecological Breast Cancer Trust, says the trust supports women in the Nelson Marlborough region who are going through breast cancer in terms of practical things they need. The trust provides things such as blankets, help during chemotherapy, assistance with doing the groceries.

“It’s all those types of things that really matter when you’re pretty under the pump and feeling pretty awful,” Ros says. 100ks in 30 days raises funds for the trust, with all money staying local.

“It’s much more about helping women in their day-to-day life than about doing research,” Ros says.

Everyone has been completing the challenge differently, mixing walking, running, tramping and biking, but the aim is for individuals or teams

to walk a total of 100kms between 1 and 30 May.

The Johnston Associates Nelson team got out in their lunchbreak last week to add some kms to their tally.

“We’ve all been doing it individually, but it’s very accessible and it’s about what’s doable for you,” client manager Naina Mahto says.

Katrina Scorrar says the team jumped on board straight away to raise funds for the trust.

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Nelmac to keep assets

MAX FRETHEY Local Democracy Reporter

Nelmac Kūmānu will no longer have to transfer its water delivery assets as part of the Government’s Three Waters reforms.

The news has ended months of uncertainty for the environmental contractor which was initially expected to hand over the aspects of its business that were responsible for water services delivery, including 50 staff and $2 million in assets.

“From Johnston’s point of view, these guys are doing a great job supporting the community so, we were all really excited to be able to pitch in and help as a team and get a bit fit aswell.”

One in nine women will be affected by breast cancer during their lifetime and Ros says the trust is about putting these women first.

“Whenever you talk to women they worry about their kids, husband, job, they’re number

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four on the list and this [breast cancer] requires them to be number one so it requires a whole support crew to do the other stuff they always do because women do everything.”

Ros says research has also shown that exercise, getting mobile and keeping weight down is good in terms of reduction in breast cancer recurrence rates, which makes the challenge all the more worthwhile. To donate visit 100ksin30days.nz/

It was expected the consequences of doing so would have cost Nelmac – a council-controlled trading organisation – one third of its $43 million turnover and would have significantly impacted its other services, which include maintaining regional parks and reserves, conservation work, and pest control. But Minister of Local Government Kieran McAnulty said in a statement last week that only council-controlled organisations (CCOs) whose predominant purpose was water service delivery would have to transfer their water assets to the new water services entities.

“I have made it a priority to listen to the local government sector, and balance that out with the clear need for reform,” McAnulty said. “Our decision to exempt mixed-use CCOs from the transition provides a common-sense approach.” He added that detaching staff and equipment from their existing structures would have resulted in “unacceptable risks to service continuity across the country”.

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Ros Pochin (fourth from left) joined the team from Johnstone Associates for a lunchtime walk along the Maitai River on Thursday. Photo: Sara Hollyman.

TOTAL RAISED SO FAR

NBS Dancing for a Cause is a major fundraiser for Nelson Tasman Hospice. It sees 10 locals, with varying degrees of dancing experience, teamup with trained dancers and hit the dance floor on Saturday 27 May at the Trafalgar Centre. This week, Sara Hollyman talks to contestants Blair Kiddey and Cheryl Candish about preparing and their hopes for the event.

What first drew you to NBS Dancing for a Cause?

Blair: I was co-MCing the 2021 event when one of the contestants (friend and former workmate) Al Columbus nominated me.

Cheryl: I watched Dancing for a Cause last time and was blown away with what an amazing event it was. I wanted everyone to keep dancing!

Tell me about your previous dancing experience (or lack of)

Cheryl: I was tap dancer for a number of years as a child and picked it up again at Soundstage for a while a few years ago which was fun. I’ll also dance anywhere to a good ‘80s playlist.

Blair: Apart from the breakdancing phase in the ‘80s with a group of friends outside the local dairy in my hometown of Waiau, and a few past failed TikTok attempts with my now 15 year old daughter, my dance experience is VERY limited.

What’s been the hardest part of the process?

Blair: Remembering what foot and arm goes where and when. They say it will become muscle memory but clearly my brain has not had a decent workout in a very long time, there doesn’t seem to be a lot of muscle there.

Cheryl: In the early weeks of rehearsing, it was hard to remember what I’d learned from one week to the next. It certainly felt like Groundhog Day for a while.

What can people expect from your performance?

Cheryl: Hopefully people can expect an elegant and graceful performance. I’m working on it!

Blair: That is a good question, I’m thinking an amazing performance,.... from my dance partner Zara. As for me, I’ll be doing my best to hide the nerves and get to the end.

Why is the Nelson Tasman Hospice important to you?

Blair: Through work I have done a few things with hospice. I know

how much they do and what an important part of the community they are with the services they offer both on site and in the community.

Cheryl: Although I have never had any close personal ties with hospice, I know many people that have and appreciate just what an important part the hospice plays in so many families’ lives. After beating aggressive stage 3 breast cancer in 2020, still knowing that there is a place like Nelson Tasman Hospice that could support my family and I is important to me.

What are you most nervous about?

Blair: Having a complete mind blank, which has happened a few times during rehearsals.

Cheryl: Obviously the thought of mucking up on the night makes me nervous. I want to do myself, my family and my dance partner, Derryn, proud.

Is this the craziest thing you’ve ever done? If not,

Nelson South road works

Nelson City Council contractor Powertech will be carrying out work to upgrade the lighting along the Railway Reserve near Tipahi St on Wednesday 24 and Thursday 25 May between 9am and 4pm. During the work the northbound lane of Tipahi St between Tukuka St and Kawai St South will be closed, and pedestrians will be diverted around the work area. Access to the Railway Reserve will remain for cyclsits and pedestrians.

Shiling towed to Wellington

The Shiling began its journey to Wellington on Monday under tow by the Skandi Emerald and was expected to reach its destination on Tuesday. The Shiling has been anchored in Tasman Bay since it issued a mayday call earlier this month. Incident Controller David Billington says the top priority was ensuring the opera-

what was?

Cheryl: I actually think this is the craziest thing I’ve ever done - it’s certainly the most public crazy thing! But I also think it will be one of the things I’m most proud of.

Blair: I would have thought the craziest thing I have ever done is stand in the globe of death when the circus was in town a few years ago with motorbikes screaming around me, however this may have to go to the top of the list.

Has anything surprised you?

Blair: Not so much surprised but more of an appreciation of how good (and patient) my dance teacher Sally and dance partner Zara are. Sally can show Zara a move once and she does it straight up, Then me? That’s when the patience comes in.

Cheryl: The generosity of people has been a wonderful surprise. The local community are so invested in our dancing success (as signalled by our sell-out event) and raising money for hospice.

tion is undertaken as safely as possible. All of the Shiling’s crew remained on board the vessel during the tow. A 500metre exclusion zone was put in place around the towage operation for the duration of the journey to Wellington.

Swimmers rescued

Two swimmers were rescued in Tasman Bay on Saturday after getting into trouble between Fifeshire Rock and Haulashore Island. Nelson harbourmaster Stuart Whitehouse says they received a call from Police search and rescue around midday. One swimmer had managed to climb onto a beacon and was rescued. They had lost contact with the other swimmer but thankfully a boogie surf foiler had come across them and were able to assist. Stuart says it could have been a large search area if the swimmer hadn’t been spotted. He says currents are swift-flowing in that area.

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Funding criteria change could see end of Buskers Festival

MAX FRETHEY Local Democracy Reporter

The Nelson Buskers Festival likely won’t return next year if changes to the criteria for Nelson City Council’s community events grants programme remain.

Festival producer Giles Burton warned elected members of the risk at council’s annual plan hearing. He highlighted that the criteria for successful bids requires events to entertain and inspire an audience and – the new addition to the criteria – support personal development within the local community.

“In the past, the Buskers Festival is purely about bringing in international and super high-quality acts,” Giles says. “Now a core part of the events is that people from the community are being developed… That doesn’t work if you’re bringing in international acts.”

Councillors Rachel Sanson and Matty Anderson questioned why the Buskers Festival couldn’t fill the requirement to support community development, perhaps by running workshops led by the professional buskers or using local acts.

“I would love to do workshops

and so forth, but that would realistically be an additional cost. You’d have to pay people, but you’d also need to keep them for longer or find time to do that,” Giles explains.

“Also, we are looking at people at a higher level. I work with all those people doing local events and have a great respect for them,

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Final facts on some of our stories

Acclaimed anti-bullying programme coming to Nelson

15 March 2023

The Challenge Day community workshop at Broadgreen Intermediate on 1 May was ‘game changing and mana enhancing’ according to organiser Elenor Aleksich. “One participant commented that they would like it to be put into teacher training, given to prospective parents, all teachers and

but they’re not the kind of international level that we’re trying to bring in.”

He adds that he’s investigated alternative funding options from the NRDA and Creative New Zealand, however the Buskers Festival also doesn’t fit their criteria.

“If we want this event to contin-

those who work with children,” she says. Challenge Day itself on 2 May and 3 May, with 200 students and 30-plus community members helping out, was as equally impactful. Elenor says they are looking at having the co-founders return next year to do more workshops in Nelson schools. For more information visit ChallengeDayNZ on Facebook.

Connecting neighbours in Nelson

22 March 2023

Nelson’s participation in Neighbours Month doubled this year. A range of events

ue, I think realistically the only way is for council to take it over.”

In recent years, the Buskers Festival has been budgeted $45,000 though Giles warns that $50,000 would likely be needed for 2024 because of inflation, but most of that goes back into the community through expenses like accommodation.

took place across the city including a long lunch on a street berm, crop swaps, sharing contact details with postcards, street garage sales and afternoon teas in parks. Harriet Paul from Neighbours Aotearoa says some participants have said they will continue to crop swap and share tools, and the events have motivated more people to get to know their neighbours better. Local businesses hosted community events as well, including an open day at Pῡtangitangi Greenmeadows.

Chess ‘boot camp’ comes to Victory

12 April 2023

But Mayor Nick Smith was wary of simply allocating funds in the Annual Plan, or Long-Term Plan, for a single group.

“I’ve got lots of organisations who would love to have that; I prefer to have contestability. But equally so, I’m a bit uncomfortable about the criteria being changed in a way that’s eliminated you,” he says.

“I would like some advice from officers about why that change was made and whether they understood at the time that it would eliminate Buskers [Festival], because my preference would be to have a good criteria rather than have an uncontestable process, but that’s something we need to work through.”

Giles normally begins to take applications for buskers in August, so a call on whether the event goes ahead would likely come around that time. It’s estimated more than 5,000 people viewed the 2023 festival and 92 per cent of survey respondents said they would recommend the festival to others.

The chess boot camp at the Victory Community Centre has been a huge success so far, according to the organiser Rami Riachi. “So far, we have over 20 students ranging from 5 to 22 years old, and it’s been going great. During the first half hour, I give the intermediate students exercises and a task to work on in teams while teaching the beginners chess concepts, and then in the second half hour, we switch.” Rami also runs other chess workshops around Nelson as well as the annual Cole Cup chess tournament on 3 June at Warwick House. To find out more contact him at ramiroriachi@gmail.com or 022 098 0904, or visit www.facebook.com/chessinnelson

The 2023 Buskers Festival saw world-class acts like Satya Bella who performed with a flaming hula hoop while she spun around in a Cyr wheel at the same time. Photo: Max Frethey.

Making movies around the world and winning Oscar gold

Nelson couple Dan and Chris Hennah talk about their lives in international film, the challenge of making movies in lockdown, and the joy of winning an Oscar, in this week’s episode of The Nelson Pod.

Dan, who won his Academy Award for his art direction on The Lord of the Rings: The Return of the King, first started working in the movies in 1981. Since then, his credits, in addition to the Lord of the Rings trilogy, have included, amongst others, Thor: Ragnarok, Disenchanted, The Hobbit trilogy, Mortal Engines, The Frighteners, Dora and the Lost City of Gold, and Underworld: Rise of the Lycans.

The couple, who recently celebrated their 50th wedding anniversary, have particularly enjoyed going to the Academy Awards, as a result of Dan being nominated five times, and getting to have other unforgettable experiences around the world.

“The first real thing we did on King Kong was fly to New York and go up the Empire State Building with Naomi Watts and

take a special elevator to the very top where there’s a ladder you can climb up, inside this aluminium structure, and there’s a hatch that they open and you can climb out and stand on the roof.

“It was beautiful. It was 6.30 in the morning, the sun was just rising, it was still…it was amazing,” Dan says.

Chris, who joined her husband working in the art departments of many of the movies on his CV, tells host of The Nelson Pod, Matt Lawrey, that they

love the way their lives have worked out.

“Over the last few years it’s been harder for me get a work permit overseas, but I don’t mind. I get to explore new cities all the time and, when I’m not working, I come home as often as I can, I love it,” she says.

Matt says Dan and Chris’s story is another remarkable example of what Nelsonians with talent and a vision are capable of.

“I think people are going to love hearing about their adventures. They really are the coolest cou-

ple. I also love the fact that, despite everything they’ve done internationally, they’ve always called Nelson home. I think it says a lot about Chris and Dan, and our part of the world,” Matt says.

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New shop, no staff

JO KENT

It’s nearly opening day at Nelson Tasman Hospice’s new op shop in Stoke’s Wakatu industrial estate, but store manager Anete Smith says without more volunteers to help run the shop they may not be able to open at all.

“We need around 36 volunteers before we can open the shop. It’s just a morning or afternoon once a week that’s needed, so it’s not a lot of time for them, but it means we can get this store open sooner rather than later.”

There are currently only six volunteers in place, which means a planned early June opening may be ambitious.

“We’re still moving towards that, and a working bee was held last Friday to get the walls painted and stock in place ready for the big day.

“There is still a lot to do as we’re totally redoing the place, but the main thing now is to get the shop fully staffed with volunteers to run it.”

The team is excited to add a fifth store to its portfolio with this one being slightly different from the others.

“We are going to trial a Sunday opening which is different for op shops, so it will be nice for people to have somewhere to go.”

The store will be called ‘Op Shop on Saxton’ and will be painted with a vibrant blue exterior.

“I’ve been asked if we are closing the Richmond branch down to make way for this new one, but the answer is a flat no.

“This is an extension of the Nelson Tasman hospice shop family and a way for us to increase revenue to help meet the $3.5 million funding shortfall hospice faces each year.”

With their Richmond branch being a large distribution centre, there are plenty of donated goods to go around.

“We have floor to ceiling donations at Richmond and were crying out for another premises to be able to sell from.

When this one popped up, we

knew it was perfect for us. We get so many donations that there is no point in storing it all. We’d rather sell it and turn it into revenue for hospice.”

Anete says the perks of volunteering are as much tea, coffee and biscuits as you can get through on your shift and first dibs on what lands on the shop floor.

“Volunteers also get the satisfaction of knowing they are doing good in the community and will benefit from that.”

Nelson Tasman Hospice head of supporter engagement and income development, Donna Ching-Tregidga, says there’s an average of 240 people in hospice each month, providing vital funds for hospice each year.

“Volunteering is an essential part of the whole operation and goes a long way to support us and the community. If you can spare a morning or afternoon once a week, then get in touch.”

If you can help, contact 03 543 7017.

Mass flu vaccination event at Sealord

KATE RUSSELL

More than 100 Sealord workers got a free flu jab last month as part of a mass vaccination event.

The event was organised by the company’s health and safety team, in partnership with the local Kāupapa Māori wellness service, Te Piki Oranga, on 26 April.

Altogether, 113 members of

the company were vaccinated against the flu, with the clinic being set up in their amenities building at the Vickerman St site.

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Alan Bruning says being able to get his flu vaccine during work hours was helpful.

“I didn’t need to take time off work or organise a visit to the doctor.”

The other benefits appreciat-

ed by workers included the supportive presence of friends and whānau and being able to ask colleagues to translate some of the nurses’ advice and instructions into their native languages.

Three nurses from Te Piki Oranga administered the vaccinations and some workers opted to receive their Covid-19 booster vaccinations at the same time.

Store manager Anete Smith gives a coat of paint to donated shelving at the new shop.

Photo: Jo Kent.

Fourth generation step up to run Marsden House

SARA HOLLYMAN

Intergenerational businesses are slowly becoming a thing of the past in the funeral industry, but not for Bridget and Bevan Hoult, who have just become the fourth generation to step into the shoes of running one of the region’s most recognised funeral providers.

Bridget Hoult (nee Day) remembers going out with her grandfather and father on long drives in the hearse when she was just a young child. She says it was her job to keep everyone awake.

“I don’t know if I was much good at that, I normally fell asleep as soon as we got on the road.”

Her family has run Day’s Funeral Services, formerly P Day & Son - the umbrella company of Marsden House, Waimea Richmond Funeral Services, Nelson Tasman Cremations and Golden Bay Motueka Funeral Services and the Hope Gardens of Remembrance Crematorium, since the early 1900s. Bridget remembers her first paid employment being in the funeral home while she was still at school.

“I’d clean the hearses and help my grandmother with the catering for services, in hindsight this was probably where my interest in becoming a funeral director started.”

The company became the first in New Zealand to introduce catering at funeral services.

Bridget took time out from the industry for a while, reconfirming that it was where she still wanted to be. Fast-forward a few decades and Bridget, along with husband Bevan, have taken the reins from her father and are now the proud owners of Day’s Funeral Services.

“I haven’t always worked here in the industry,” she says. “I took myself off overseas for 10 years where I did some teaching in England.” But Nelson, family, and the family business, eventually called her home.

Upon her return, Bevan was working at the company as a funeral director and embalmer. The pair reconnected after going to school together in earlier years, married and had three daughters.

The couple then moved to Motueka to run the funeral home there for 10 years, raising their family, before heading to Southland.

“We got a call a few months ago from dad saying it was time for him to put his feet up and asking if we would consider moving home and purchasing the business,” Bridget says. They say it wasn’t an instant decision, but after some consideration, was one they were happy to make.

“Southland is a wonderful place, we had a good group of friends,” Bevan says. “Family is so important to us and with two of our daughters in Central Otago and another on the West Coast it was a hard decision to make, but one we are happy to have made.”

The couple are both qualified funeral directors and embalmers with Bevan labelling the work as a real privilege.

“You’re with people when they’re at their most vulnerable, there’s not many people that can help people through those initial stages of grief,” he says. “You also hear some fascinating stories about what people have done with their lives.”

“Sadly, we look after people in terribly sad situations, for example, families who have lost a stillborn, but that baby has still left a mark on their lives,” he says.

“Everyone has left their mark on this world,” Bridget adds.

The couple have strong family heritage across the region.

“There would not be many areas in the district that does not have an ancestral connection for one of us,” Bevan says.

“We’re not a corporate company, we are people that you meet on the street, people that you meet in the community. It’s a bit like our family looking after their family,” Bevan says. As for their own children joining the family business ... “Time will tell,” they both say.

Frances Day hands over the keys to daughter Bridget Hoult and her husband Bevan. Photo: Sara Hollyman.

Nelson Matters

Southern Link would create city centre ‘gridlock’

If businesses continue to migrate to the Waimea/Richmond area, the problem may in part solve itself.

John Sauer

Luxon making promises he can’t keep. Does he intend to appeal to overturn the environment court decision? No, I think not. Ask the good people of Vic tory what they think of this white ele phant idea.

Andrea Warn

A country life for Wakatu Lodge

This is so awesome. I’m so glad she will be restored to her former glory and be lived in and loved. Our house was built in 1894 so around the same time as yours.

Pip Collins

Love to see the updates as they go.

Tasha Cooper

Thank you for saving this beautiful old Gracious Lady. Looking forward to updates on her as you progress with her. Cheers.

Dale Batchelor

follow! All the best for your project ahead.

Irish Kelz

My grandmother stayed there years ago, lovely old building.

Philippa Bennett

How awesome, thanks for sharing, my great-grandma stayed there for a while after some surgery many years ago.

Fantastic! My grandma lived there for a wee while back in the late 70’s. Well done. Would be awesome to see the finished results if possible.

Heather Kelling

Can’t wait to see the finished work! Oh, how I would love to have an opportunity to do something like this too.

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Fun Trivia Night

Friday 26 May, 7-10pm The Buxton Swap tables. Collect coins. Win prizes. This unique trivia event is your chance to meet lots of new people in a comfortable environment.

The Blessing of the Fleet

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Friday 26 May, 6.30-7pm (Fireworks), Saturday 27 May, 1-3.30pm (Blessing)

Nelson Waterfront

Come and join us in remembering those who have lost their lives at sea and to enjoy the tasty treats – Please bring cash. Service will start approximately at 1pm followed by the parade of vessels, displays and fish auction.

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Sunday 28 May, 4pm Fairfield House

Performing a mix of vocal tunes and instrumental songs. For NZ Music Month they will be performing some original tunes, premiering two new tunes, an instrumental called Majority and a vocal penned Fly In The Salad. Cost $15

Hon Dr Nick Smith

TRUANCY CRISIS REQUIRES COLLECTIVE ACTION

The stark number of students not regularly attending school across the region was presented at our regular meeting of public sector leaders last week. It requires action by families, community, public agencies and schools.

Last year we had only 54% of children in Years 1-8 and 41% of students in Years 9-13 attending school regularly – that is 90% of the time or missing less than a day a fortnight. This is the worst ever for Nelson, albeit not as bad as some regions. Attendance is slightly better for boys than girls, better for our Asian children and worst for Māori and Pasifika.

These stats come with brutal social and economic consequences. It’s playing out in other regions with an explosion in youth crime and ram raids. It’s contributing to NZ’s declining levels of education achievement. It’s disconnecting students from important health and social services. Regular school attendance is essential for future work prospects. There is a strong link between truancy and the sharp growth in young people on welfare benefits and in gangs.

Parliament’s Education and Workforce Select Committee held an inquiry into the issue last year. Covid lockdowns have compounded the problem by normalising school non-attendance. Our young are also affected by increased anxiety issues. There are amazing Nelsonians doing good work to stem the problem but too few of them. There is just one School Attendance Officer for the region – more were promised last year but they have not yet started. We need to work hard at making schools caring, supportive and relevant. The increased funding for Alternative Education programmes such as Youth Nelson is welcomed. We need to give families more support in areas such as youth mental health and counselling.

We also need to be serious about enforcing the law requiring school attendance. It costs schools $7000 to prosecute for a $150 fine, so it is no wonder schools rarely bother. The Education Ministry is averse to enforcement.

I do not have all the answers and welcome ideas. My focus is not on blame but on local solutions. Nelson has great schools and a proud history of innovation in education. We must do better for the sake of our youth and Nelson’s future.

Nick Smith MAYOR OF NELSON

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Nayland students get hands-on with marine science

KATE RUSSELL

Hundreds of budding scientists from Nayland College got a hands-on lesson like no other on Monday.

A group of Cawthron scientists spent the day at the school, taking a series of three activities with all Year 9 students to introduce them to the concepts and tools that are used in marine biosecurity.

These have been developed as part of the Marine Biosecurity Toolbox which Nayland science teacher Gerd Banke worked on during her time at Cawthron last year on a teacher leadership programme.

On Monday, the scientists offered

a glimpse into marine pest observations, pipette handling, and cutting-edge molecular detection of invasive algae.

Each class got 75 minutes of hands-on learning.

Gerd says she hopes the workshops will help inspire the next generation of budding scientists in Nelson.

“Some of these kids are looking for pathways, so getting that inspiration and seeing what scientists are doing is really meaningful.

“This is a great way of building scientific literacy as well as engaging them in science at a young age.”

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The Marine Biosecurity Toolbox is a fiveyear, government-funded research programme, aimed at protecting New Zealand’s marine environment from the impacts on non-indige -

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cluding Dr Xavier Pochon who leads the detect research stream. He’s a strong advocate of educa-

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Science educator from Marine Maestro, Richard de Hamel, with Nayland College Year 9 students Mickey Buys, Chloe Crawford, and Kay Kay Richards at the Cawthron Outreach Day. Photo: Kate Russell.

75 years in business 75

A family legacy built on ‘doing it right the first time’

Celebrating 75 years of trading, Ray McKenzie and son Ltd came from humble beginnings. The business was originally founded by Ray McKenzie. Ray completed his painting apprenticeship prior to setting out on his own in 1948, working from his home in Russell Street, Ray used the family garage as a storeroom for his equipment. He worked hard for two years as the sole operator, building up his clientele and a solid reputation for ‘do-

ing it right the first time’, before taking on staff. Respect rapidly grew in the region, and clients appreciated Ray’s honest way of doing business, where his word was his bond and a handshake meant something. By 1972, both of Ray’s sons, Glenn and Terry, had followed in their father's footsteps of picking up a paintbrush and learning the trade. Business was booming, Ray McKenzie and Sons Ltd had outgrown the garage and a head office

was set up for Ray and his staff at 43 Parkers Road. At its peak, the business employed 38 staff members to undertake projects in and around the Nelson Tasman region. In 1986, after nearly 40 years of dedicated hard work, Ray approached his sons about taking the business on. They both jumped at the opportunity, and Ray retired that same year.

As directors, the brothers continued to operate the business with the same ethos of loyalty, accountability, consistency, fairness, and quality that their father was renowned for. Using their vast knowledge and combined strengths in their fields, the brothers were keen to expand the business and they set to task working on goals they were keen to achieve.

The installation of a specialised on-site spray-painting booth was developed over time, starting as an after-work project by Glenn. He would come in after

working a full day on site and spray the joinery /kitchens into all hours of the night to estsablish the company's

spray division. The spray factory developed its own identity in the company, it was a true stroke of genius for

the business and quickly cemented their reputation as leading contractors, opening them up to a vast spec-

the business and quickly cemented their reputation as leading contractors, opening them up to a vast spec-

trum of work. Ten years after Ray’s passing, his grandson Nathan Delany joined the

trum of work.

Ten years after Ray’s passing, his grandson Nathan Delany joined the

management team in 2013 bringing with him years of building trade experience. “The role was an opportunity I was keen to take on. I take great pride in being a part of the continuation in something that Ray started all those years ago, and we are keen to continue the strong reputation and high level of standard that the family before us provided.”

management team in 2013 bringing with him years of building trade experience. “The role was an opportunity I was keen to take on. I take great pride in being a part of the continuation in something that Ray started all those years ago, and we are keen to continue the strong reputation and high level of standard that the family before us provided.”

Continuing the family tradition, Glenn’s daughter Karin

Continuing the family tradition, Glenn’s daughter Karin

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McKenzie has also earned her stripes in the company, nine years in the trade and becoming a fully-qualified painter herself. Now a year on in her role Karin has found her stride. “It was a huge step going from being on the tools into management,” says Karin. “But preserving the family legacy and teaching the next lot of apprentices – especially the young ones – is what keeps my passion going.” Heavily in-

McKenzie has also earned her stripes in the company, nine years in the trade and becoming a fully-qualified painter herself. Now a year on in her role Karin has found her stride. “It was a huge step going from being on the tools into management,” says Karin. “But preserving the family legacy and teaching the next lot of apprentices – especially the young ones – is what keeps my passion going.” Heavily in-

volved in the day-to-day running of the business, Karin is not afraid to jump back on the paintbrush and get stuck in when the need arises. “For me it is great getting into things and helping get the job done. It is good for a balance, and I think it goes a long way with staff, if you work hard for them, they will work hard for you.”

volved in the day-to-day running of the business, Karin is not afraid to jump back on the paintbrush and get stuck in when the need arises.

“For me it is great getting into things and helping get the job done. It is good for a balance, and I think it goes a long way with staff, if you work hard for them, they will work hard for you.”

Although Glenn stepped back from the business last year,

Although Glenn stepped back from the business last year,

Painting The Town For 75 Years

Painting The Town For 75 Years

Karin says “He is enjoying his retirement; he deserves it after 47 years! It is great to be a part of the family business and have him around to talk to. He knows the business inside and out and I feel very lucky that he is just a phone call away when I need it.”

Technology would be the big-

gest obvious advancement in the industry since Ray’s time, but Nathan and Karin both say that providing the personal touch is just as important as it was back then. “Businesses don’t seem to have the faceto-face contact anymore,” says Nathan. “Everything is automated, emails, invoices, etc. We

like to pop in for quality checks on our projects, make sure everyone is happy and things are ticking along. It all comes back to us being a family business, having those values and creating a great team culture and environment for our clients.”

Grateful for the seven and a half decades of support, the

M c KENZIES PAINTING CONTRACTORS - TIMELINE

1948 Ray McKenzie and Sons Ltd, based in his garage on Russell Street, was founded by Ray McKenzie

1961 Ray’s son Terry McKenzie becomes a qualified painter

1972 The head office moves into 43 Parkers Road and remains the current base of operations

1975 Ray's son Glenn McKenzie becomes a qualified painter

1986 Glenn and Terry buy into the business and Ray McKenzie retired. The business continues as McKenzie Painting Contractors

1989 A dedicated spray factory was established at the Parkers Road site

2003 Ray passed away

2013 Ray’s grandson Nathan Delany joined the management team

2013 Ray’s granddaughter, Karin McKenzie joined the team

2018 Terry retired after 57 years in the business

2019 Terry passed away

2022 Karin stepped into a management role and Glenn retired after 47 years in the industry

2023 The McKenzie Painting Contractors team celebrate 75 years of business

McKenzie team share their heartfelt thanks to their customers for their ongoing loyalty. “Thank you

for standing by us. We wouldn’t be here today without the support from our community.”

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Homeless need a response team

ANNE HARDIE

A charity for the homeless is calling for a response team to be established to help the region’s street people find shelter when the weather turns foul.

Jackie Galland runs Giving Aroha which helps to feed and shelter homeless people who live in tents or find a dry place to sleep each night. She says there are up to 15 regularly living on the streets in Nelson and a few more in Richmond which have fallen through gaps and struggle in society.

The Government announced an extra $30 million to its Homelessness Action Plan (HAP) in last week’s budget, but Jackie says it will do little to help the homeless. She says the Government funds different agencies, but volunteer groups are often the only people physically checking on homeless people, feeding them and trying to find a way forward for them.

She concedes some homeless do not want to be helped and others have a long history with Government agencies that makes them wary and scared to seek help. One person is 82 and does not want accommodation. The men left on the streets have often been through trauma, sexual abuse

and have mental health issues which has led to addictions.

“We’ve had some very sad cases,” she says.

Several agencies and groups cater for homeless people, but Jackie says they do not work collectively to deliver what the homeless need.

Labour MP for Nelson, Rachel Boyack, says the police keep a regular check on homeless living on the streets and work alongside

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agencies if they need help. She says the Ministry of Social Development provides emergency accommodation in motels and every day it is finding a place for people who need somewhere to sleep.

Jackie says people are still homeless on the streets though which is why she is calling for a response team that monitors them and is there for them when they need help.

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Longer-term emergency housing is available in motels through Housing First, but she says eligibility bizarrely requires people to be homeless for a year without an accommodation supplement. She says it is one of the reasons that many people are still living on the streets. She says some of the places where homeless are directed to can be worse than living on the streets because of drugs and violence,

and many of the homeless choose to stay away from them.

Giving Aroha buys tents for some of the homeless, but she says councils remove them if they are discovered and that leaves them without shelter and they have to find somewhere else that is dry.

During the August flood last year, a temporary shelter was set up at the Unite Church in Nelson under Giving Aroha’s guidance which sheltered 24 people for six weeks, and Jackie says it worked well. The charity spent $3,500 through the six weeks without Government funding and she suggests charities should be getting some of the funding because they are the ones working with the homeless.

When heavy rain drenched the region at the beginning of May, the church was opened again as a shelter, but only at 8pm, which she says is too late.

“The streeties are all tucked up for the night at that time. I took a guy up at 8pm and it wasn’t open, so I took him to the holiday park. They opened the church for two nights, shut it for three nights and opened it for a night.

“We need a response team so we have something open for them and they know it’s open.”

Jackie Galland has a bond with the region’s homeless.

Photo: Anne Hardie.

Last minute decision leads to race win

JACK MALCOLM

A last minute decision to race in the Cape Fear Youth Adventure Race paid off for two local youngsters in the closest finish in the event’s 20-year history.

Nelson College students Scott Brown (15) and Oran Sim (13) only decided to team up for the race the day before, having been on the waitlist for this year’s event. They finished less than two minutes ahead of second place after a blockbuster sprint for the finish as they ran down several teams after a poor leg on the bike. “We were, like, we can get the next group ahead of us,” Scott says. “The next team we passed, we asked how far ahead they were and they said ‘two minutes’ and then we could hear them.”

With only 50 teams entered every year, the spots fill up in minutes and it wasn’t until a late cancellation that the pair

were given a space in the race, which sees competitors test themselves in the Cape Foulwind area close to Westport with mountainbiking, cross country running, caves, mud crawls, hand lines, abseils and rock climbs.

The pair called their team ‘Light Work’, and it was an impressive performance as they crossed the finish line with a time of 1:35.30.

Having known each other for years as family friends and competed in similar events together several times, they say they were familiar with each other’s racing styles.

While the Cape Fear course changes every year, Scott had done the event previously and was familiar with what it took, while it was Oran’s first time racing.

Oran says they “did nothing” in the build-up to the event and would have potentially not even raced if his football hadn’t been called off.

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about the fun of the adventure, saying they did have intentions of winning from the outset - until they saw who they’d be racing against. “We got there and saw all these guys who are national level bikes, and we just gave it our best.”

With the last teams in the race taking over five hours to finish the course, the pair’s time was testament to their sporting abilities. In the week following the event, Oran won Nelson College’s Year 9 cross country, and Scott finished second in the Year 11 grade. And running isn’t where their sporting interest lies, with Scott an accomplished hockey player and Oran an aspiring footballer.

While they say they’ll give everything a go, the only day they regularly have off in a busy schedule of extracurriculars is a Sunday. The pair have intentions of returning to Cape Fear to defend their title.

Fibre gives Saxton Oval an edge

MAX FRETHEY

Local Democracy Reporter

Nelson Cricket is hoping more international games may come to Saxton Oval now that fibre to the wicket is being installed.

A lack of fibre was one of two main hurdles that Nelson Cricket general manager George Vance says was holding the venue back in the bidding process.

“With the change in broadcasting technology over the years, that’s a service that isn’t there currently,” he says. “It’s a competitive process to get international cricket. We have one of the best facilities in New Zealand… But there are things we can do to make us more competitive in that process.”

The other barrier for Saxton Field is the lack of camera towers at either end of the oval.

“What we’ve done in the past is we’ve had temporary scaffolding towers. The challenge with that is it adds an extra significant cost for each televised fixture. If we had permanent towers, then that removes an ongoing setup cost.”

George outlined these hurdles to the Saxton Field Committee – a joint committee consisting of two councillors each from Nelson City and Tasman District Councils and chaired by independent member Derek Shaw – alongside other Nelson Cricket members at the beginning of May.

Since that presentation, the committee has committed to installing fibre to the wicket before the summer cricket season begins.

“That’s really positive for Nelson,” George says. “International cricket and hosting major events are a very tangible way to unite the community by bringing people together to share a nice day out. So we, along with the councils, are doing everything we can to be competitive and make that happen.”

He adds that the summer fixtures will be live free-to-air through a new partnership with TVNZ and could bring positive promotional activity to hosting regions.

Last week, Nelson Cricket also agreed to working with the councils to submit

a capital works proposal for the media towers in their Long-Term Plans.

George adds that all parties involved have been “really supportive and really proactive” at working to get international games to the region.

Nelson Cricket and Central Districts have now launched a bid to host some international men and women’s cricket games in the upcoming season.

“Now it’s just a wait and see so we’re fingers crossed that New Zealand Cricket give us the opportunity to host an international this coming summer.”

Nelson Cricket’s George Vance hopes installing fibre to the wicket will help Saxton Oval win its bids for more international cricket games. Photo: Max Frethey.

Scott Brown (15) and Oran Sim (13) came out of Cape Fear Youth Adventure Race’s 20th anniversary event in first place after the closest finish in the event’s history. Photo: Supplied.

Global stage calls for young orienteerers

JACK

Eddie Swain is eager to test his orienteering abilities as he prepares to travel to Bulgaria to race in the European Youth Championships. It’s the biggest youth orienteering event in the world, and he says it serves as a pseudo World Cup, with the top racers all in attendance.

With almost 500 people already signed up for the event in June, he says he’s trying to be “as realistic as possible” with his goals and hopes to finish in the top 50. Having just turned 16, he has been moved into the U18 grade and expects there to be tough racing against people much older

than him.

“I’ll see where I am in the world from this.

“There’s this thing called the JWOC (Junior World Orienteering Champs). It’s the U20 world champs, and I didn’t make the team this year because I’m 16.

“It’s a really good experience going over to Europe, and three years down the track, this is who

I’ll be versing at the JWOC.”

Eddie says he found his love for racing at New Zealand training camps, having attended his first one when he was 13.

While he had raced non-competitively before that, it was the camps where he found out how much fun orienteering could be.

Eddie Swain is just one of three local young racers who will travel to Europe later this year to compete in a series of some of the biggest junior orienteering events in the world.

“I kept going to camps and kept improving. I always knew I could be quite good, then I started training really hard last year and the results started coming.”

Living in Aniseed Valley, he says a lot of his training is using the elevation of the hills as well as doing at least one-or-two races a week.

“Our family holidays, we didn’t do the normal things and go sit on the beach. We went to Nepal and tramped around the Everest Base Camp because that’s our idea of fun. I was also a competitive swimmer for four-or-five years before that, so I have a really good base fitness.”

He says that the strength of the

local orienteering competitors has also aided his rapid progression, with Riley Croxford and Zefa Fa’avae, who have both been selected for the New Zealand JWOC team, all helping to drive each other to achieve and obtaining impressive results in the process.

“We really train quite hard and push the boundaries. Having them at local competitions is definitely really helpful.The Nelson scene is really strong for quite a small place.”

As part of the fundraising to help pay for Eddie’s travel to Europe, he is hosting a Rogaine next Wednesday at Silvan Bike Park, with tickets for adults costing $20

and juniors $10.

With sign-ups from 4pm and start times as late as 6pm, he says the course he’s designed has something for everyone. The course can be completed on foot or mountain bike and will stay open until 5 June for people who can’t make it on the day.

Alongside Eddie’s fundraising, Riley is also hosting a rogaine to raise funds as he also prepares to travel to Europe for the JWOC. He will also compete with brother Leo at the European Youth Orienteering Champs. Riley’s event runs this Saturday on Rough Island, with details of both events available through the Nelson Orienteering Club’s Facebook page.

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Photo: Jack Malcolm.

Volleyball: Tasman Volleyball has announced a new 3x3 league starting 11 June. With only four players per team and three on the court, the league will be run over four weeks with each team playing two games a night. Instead of a race to 21, games are strictly 20 minutes and the highest score when the buzzer rings wins.

Rugby: Nelson College’s first XV continued their strong start to the season as they travelled south to play Christchurch Boys High School. The 14-10 win has them well ahead of the rest of the field after

three games, with their next game a midweek fixture on Thursday 1 June against Marlborough Boys College.

Basketball: The NBS Nelson Giants’ star import Kavion Pippen shone bright on Sunday night as the team posted a 94-78 away win over the Hawke’s Bay Hawks. His game-high 28 points while shooting 80 per cent from the floor were instrumental in the team’s victory as they continue fighting to keep their playoff chances alive.

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Exciting fixtures stamp end on first round of action

JACK MALCOLM

With promotion and relegation looming in NBS premier netball, it’s all to play for this week as teams go to battle in the final games of the first round. The two bottom placed teams, Prices Waimea Pango and Nelson Girls College Senior A, face off this Thursday in a winner-takesall affair as they look to avoid the promotion/relegation game on Sunday (10:30am).

Both teams have remained winless to start the season, but Nelson Girls College’s draw with Richmond F45 gave them two competition points.

With four points up for grabs for a win, the two teams are both in the hunt of clearing themselves from the bottom spot on the table and staving off the potential of falling to the Senior 1 division.

Both teams have the players and potential to come away on top as they look to their star players to make an impact on the game.

For NCG, they will be eager to get the ball in the hands of shooter Kaley Conning, who has excelled in her new role after being primarily a defender in previous years.

While for Prices Waimea Pango, it will be former NCG shooter Lusceane Uia who is the one to watch as she looks to put the hurt on her team from last season.

Each squad also has the depth for

any of their players to shine, with the battle between centres Emma Solly and Tamara Bannister set to be an exciting match-up. The loser of the game will likely play Prices Waimea: Koura in the promotion relegation match, as the team sits unbeaten in the Senior 1 section after four games. In other games this week, the highly anticipated match-up between last year’s finalists Prices Waimea Ahurei and Jacks OPD is also to be played in what will decide Nelson’s top women’s team in the regular season, to date. With both teams having faced losses to the FCL Nelson Men, who are unable to earn playoff contention while playing in the premier women’s grade, each team comes into the game with three wins under their belts. Although both teams have faced some adversity from injury, they are still looking to be in good shape coming into the game with a series of strong wins last week. The second round of premier netball action, which starts next week, has also been updated this year and competition points will not be going towards the standings for playoffs.

An updated standalone competition for round two has rule tweaks such as two-point shot opportunities and rolling subs, in an effort to keep the competition fun and exciting for the whole season.

Tali Uia (right) will need to be in top form again as the Prices Waimea Ahurei outfit gear up for a tough encounter this week against Jacks OPD. Photo: Jack Malcolm.

Community Notices

MONDAY

HAVEN GAMES - Mon, 1.30-3.30pm. Nelson Baptist Church, 193 Bridge St. Join us for Board games, cards, puzzles, cuppa and chat. All Welcome. Koha appreciated.

TEA AND TALK – Mon, 10-1.30pm. Victory Community Centre. Join us for a cuppa tea and a wee treat. Meet new friends and enjoy morning tea served on vintage China with occasional entertainment and guest speakers. Ages 60+ COST: $2.

ACTIVE STRENGTH/BALANCE CLASS: Also seated options presented. Mon, 1pm. Tāhunanui Community Hub, Muritai St. ACC accredited provider. Get fitter to great music. Ph: Shirley 035471433 / 0211218023.

SENIOR 3D FLOW FITNESS WITH COACH D: Mon, 1pm. Come join in and improve your health and fitness, including strength, coordination, balance, mobility, and agility. Tāhunanui Community Hub. Ph: 021411700. $5 per session.

HIRA COMMUNITY PLAYGROUP Mon during term time, 1-3pm. Hira Kindergarten. Cost $5 per term, includes children's afternoon tea. Ph: 035450224.

TUESDAY

NELSON 50+ WALKING GROUP, Tues, 30 May. Mapua circuit. Meet 9.45am at Higgs Reserve. BYO lunch. Ph: Diane 035473511.

HOT LUNCHTIME MEALS on Tues & Wed at noon. Sit in the warmth and be served by the Loaves & Fishes team in the hall behind the church at 30 Vanguard St. $3 cash or buy a prepay card, two meals for $5 or five for $10. Enq Ph: 0272977383.

STOKE INDOOR BOWLS CLUB meet Tues, 7pm. Warnes Stadium, Songer St. New member’s welcome. Please wear flat-soled shoes. Ph: Lynn 035477112.

OVER FIFTIES SOCIAL GROUP Tues, 1.30-3.30pm. 238 Vanguard St. Rummikub, 500, scrabble, crafts, and chat. Afternoon tea provided. Ph: Jan on 035469057 or 0274577955, or Grace on 0273109975.

WEDNESDAY

LA LECHE LEAGUE NELSON Last Wed of the month 9.30-11.30. Richmond Plunket, Oxford St. All welcome. Support and info also available by Ph/txt: Ruth 0272433469.

RADIO CONTROL SAILING at Best Island on Wed & Sun, weather permitting, usually 1pm onwards. IOMs and Dragon Force etc. New Members welcome. Ph: Peter 0275443923 for information and times.

MASSAGE THERAPY Wed, 9 -12pm. Victory Community Centre. Remedial massage is used to relieve tension in specific muscles that have built up due to injury or stress & may be causing pain & dysfunction. Contact us to make an appointment. Times available 9-9.45am, 10.30-11.15am. Cost: Sliding Scale - $5$40.

RADIO CONTROL MODEL PLANES at the Wakapuaka flying site on Wed & Sun. 10am to midday, weather permitting. New members welcome. For Info Ph: Murray 021457663.

THURSDAY

WEEKLY PERSONAL GROWTH GROUP for Women. 25 May. 10-12.30pm. Nelson Women's Centre. Develop your ability to respond effectively to old situations or new challenges. Increase spontaneity and creativity in all areas of your life. Psychodrama will be used to explore relevant themes. Ph: 035467986

MENTAL HEALTH SERVICES - Update Meeting.

Thurs, 25 May, 7pm. Room A304, NMIT. Do you have a family/whānau member with mental health chal-

DEADLINE: 10AM FRIDAY 50 WORDS OR LESS BY EMAIL ONLY SEND TO: myevent@nelsonweekly.co.nz

lenges and want to understand more about available services in Nelson/Tasman? Yellow Brick Road is hosting a forum with guest speakers from Te Whatu Ora and NGOs. Register your interest early: max@yellowbrickroad.org.nz.

NEW NELSON TAI CHI CLASS with Gretchen, ACC approved falls prevention, strength, and balance instructor. Starts June 1. E: kitesfun@gmail.com or Ph: 035488707 for info.

LOVE TO SING? Sign up for Nelson Bays Harmony’s 6-week A Capella Singing Workshop. 1 Jun – 6 Jul.

7-8.30pm. Club Waimea, Richmond. Learn Brooke Fraser’s ‘Something in the Water’. All levels catered for, beginners welcome. Training by experienced vocal coaches. Ph: Carole 0274360910 or E: nbharmony@gmail.com $60.

WEEKLY PERSONAL GROWTH GROUP for Women.

1, 8, 15, 22 June. 4.30-7pm. Nelson Women's Centre. Develop your ability to respond effectively to old situations or new challenges. Increase spontaneity and creativity in all areas of your life. Psychodrama will be used to explore relevant themes. Ph: 035467986. Led by Ali Watersong.

COULD YOU VOLUNTEER? Thursdays, 2.30-4pm. To assist elderly people on and off our van? And take them to our day activity programme in Annesbrook Dr. Ph: Maaike 032655224 or E: maaikef@psusi.org.

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LEGO @ VICTORY COMMUNITY CENTRE Meet Last Thurs of the month. 3.30-4.30pm. Get creative, playing with Lego. Free Event, All ages. Ph: 0211069000.

ALZHEIMERS NELSON TASMAN monthly Library sessions provide opportunities for information, advice, and support around memory Loss. Nelson Library, every 4th Wed, 9.30-10.30 / Stoke Library every 4th Thurs, 9.30-10.30am.

FRIDAY

AMPUTEE SOCIETY Top of the South meet last Fri of the month for coffee and a chat. Honest Lawyer around 10am. Outside if sunny –inside if wet. Bring a friend or support person. Look forward to seeing you there.

COMMUNITY ACUPUNCTURE every Fri, 9-11.30am. Victory Community Centre. Designed to make treatment affordable and accessible for all. Dress comfortably in loose fitting clothing so you can roll up your pants and sleeves. Cost: Sliding Scale $5-$40

SENIOR 3D FLOW FITNESS WITH COACH D Every Fri, 1pm. Come join in and improve your health and fitness, including strength, coordination, balance, mobility, and agility. Tāhunanui Community Hub. Ph: 021411700. $5 per session.

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

SATURDAY / SUNDAY

NELSON DANCE ALONG, Sat, 27 May, 7.30-11pm. Richmond Town Hall. Music by Warren Fenemor. Plate for Supper. $6 pp. All Welcome. Ph: Rosalie Winter 035380133.

RALLY FOR TRAVEL JUSTICE Sun, 28 May. 1 pm meet at Millers Acre walk or bike to church steps. Hear why we need safer biking and walking around Nelson. Bring your own experience of danger spots.

Ph: Elizabeth 021 213 0719. Organised by NELSUST as part of Climate Action Week.

LIFE AFTER DEATH - Unlocking the Mystery. Sun, 28 May, 4-5:30pm. Nightingale Library Meeting Room. Gain new perspectives on visiting heaven before you

die; meeting with departed loved ones; near-death experiences. Spiritual discussion, all welcome. Eckankar.nz. Ph: 0211882036

HAVE TYPE 2 DIABETES & want to improve your health? Sat, 24 June, 5 Aug, 16 Sept, 28 Oct, 09 Dec.

9-1pm, Nelson Bays Primary Health. Free lifestyle & medical information group session on type 2 diabetes. Includes a free lunch/light dinner. Ph: Celeste Keesing 021790894. E: celeste.keesing@nbph.org.nz.

PLAY PÉTANQUE at Nelson pétanque club. Wed & Sun. 1.15-3.00pm. A game for all ages. Come along and try us out. Ph: Roger or Shirley 035466562.

GENERAL GROUPS

SUTER ART SOCIETY, until 28 May. Showing the large colourful abstract artwork by Marlborough artist, Arlin Sukalin.

PHOTOGRAPHY EXHIBITION, until 31 May. Cafe at Nelson Golf Club, 38 Bolt Rd, Tāhunanui. A stunning display of Nature Photography by Dharan Longley, Adventuring Photographer. Open to the public daily. NELSON GARDEN SHOW calling stallholders who are interested in a site for our show on 2 Sept. Contact Margaret Hart Ph: 035472999 or m.hart@slingshot. co.nz

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. Ph: Nettie 035488432 / 0276828168 E nettiebarrow@gmail.com

CAKE DECORATORS – invite new members to join. You don't need any skills. Learn how to work with fondant, sugar paste and chocolate. Creating flowers, figurines and covering a cake. Ph: Desiree 0276302359.

Community notices are free to community groups, schools, churches, gold coin donation events and fundraising only. For classified ads and public notices please call 548 5900 Due to the popularity of this column, while every effort will be made, inclusion cannot be guaranteed for free ads.

PUBLIC NOTICE

Out Of Zone Enrolment Applications

The Clifton Terrace School Board of Trustees invites applications from parents who wish to enrol their sons and daughters for 2023/24 who live outside the enrolment zone. Enrolment at the school is governed by an enrolment scheme, details of which are available on the school website www.cliftontce.school.nz.

Families who wish to apply should do so in writing addressed to Rob Wemyss stating the child’s full name, date of birth and current address.

The deadline for receipt of applications for out-of-zone places is Fri 23 June.

Parents of students who live within the home zone should also apply by this date to assist the school to plan appropriately for next year.

The board has determined that 20 places are likely to be available for out-of- zone students during the next year. Preference will be given to those in the Year 1 - 2 age group (those born 2018 – 2019). The exact number of places will depend on the number of applications received from students who live within the school’s home zone. Please note that other age groups will be considered as well. If the number of out-of-zone applications exceeds the number of places available, students will be selected by ballot. If a ballot is required it will be held on Mon 26 June. Parents will be informed of the outcome of the ballot within three school days of the ballot being held.

Rob Wemyss - Principal Clifton Terrace School

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ART

ART/PAINTINGS

New shop opened. Lovely selection of NZ & Overseas originals. Easy access & easy parking. Open 6 days. Sell-Buy-Value, with 30+years experience. Souchebys Antiques, 92 Bateup Rd, Richmond.

(Formerly Happy Z Cafe, Next to MacMillans/ Alchemy Pottery) Open 6 days. Ph 5440723 or 021417413

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New shop now open. Huge stock inc fresh stock arriving from all over NZ. Easy parking & easy peaceful access at our lovely new location. Sell-buyvalue, with 30+ years experience.

Souchebys Antiques, 92 Bateup Rd, Richmond.

(Formerly Happy Z Cafe, Next to MacMillans/ Alchemy Pottery) Open 6 days. Ph 5440723 or 021417413

www.antiquesnewzealand.co.nz

Ken ‘Bear’ Mansfield

Finished his earthside life on May 23rd 2019. You will never be behind me Because you are not my past You walk beside me each day As the years go by too fast, I look at your picture often In the frame beside my bed And will always see so clearly The memories in my head.

I’d do it all over again my darlin If it meant that I had you Until we meet again my Bear, To once more be us two. Only ever two members in our chapter. Love always, Your lady, Shaz XxHHCFFHHCxX

TUNNICLIFF

Kevin Newton, (Bill)

9.12.1921 - 25.4.2023 in his 102 year Bill’s children would like to thank all his friends, Neighbours, Nurse Maude and Carers also his extended family for their support over the years. Many thanks to Newmans Milestone Assn, Rover Car Club, Lodge Members. Also members of other clubs and Societies he belonged to. A special thank you to Dr Hassan and staff at St. Lukes. Thank you for your kind words, emails, txt, cards, flowers and condolences.

ACKNOWLEDGEMENT BELL

Olive Jean

Passed away peacefully at her home on Friday, 12th May 2023. Aged 93. Dearly loved wife of the late Ervine. Much loved mother of Margarette and Ellis. Loved and adored Nana of John, Corrie, Steven, Matthew and Tyrone (Australia). Loved Great Nana to Asher and Aurora. Treasured sister of the late Joyce, Johnnie, Heather, Kenny and twin sister Hazel. Much loved and adored sister to Gloria (Lee) and Lynn. A dear sweet lady and downright good sort! Will be dearly missed by all. The service for Olive has been held, followed by interment at Marsden Valley Cemetery. Messages and tributes can be sent to the Bell family c/- 164 Tahunanui Drive, Nelson 7011 or can be left online at www.shoneandshirley.com/tributes.

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