Waimea Weekly - 24 May 2023

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Wednesday 24 May 2023

Waimea Weekly

New shop, no staff

TDC staff targeted by threats

ated with the Sovereign Citizens movement.

about how these behaviours can potentially affect our staff.”

extension the authority of local councils.

A death threat has been sent to Tasman District Council amongst an increase in threatening letters and behaviour directed towards staff from people associ-

“Almost every council in New Zealand is experiencing an escalation in these sorts of incidents,” council’s chief executive Janine Dowding says. “We are concerned

Since the start of 2020, council has received an increased level of correspondence from people who claim that they are not subject to New Zealand’s law, and by

“We are aware of around 20 people who have, through their communications, indicated or made direct claims of Sovereign Citizenship, allodial title, or per-

ceived rights under the Freeman movement,” a council spokesperson adds.

Sovereign Citizens and the Freeman on the Land movements

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STREET TALK

What community group is most important to you and why?

“St Vincent de Paul. I work as a volunteer and they do such a terrific job for the community and people who are struggling.”

“Big Brothers Big Sisters. There are heaps of families without dads and the support you can give is really appreciated. I get just as big a buzz as my mentee.”

“The Waimea Inlet Restoration Project. It’s important to the restoration of our Waimea Estuary and we’re trying to actively do something about it.”

“Heart Foundation. My father passed away from heart disease when I was a teenager. Back then treatment wasn’t as good as it is now.”

TDC staff targeted by threats

claim the country’s laws only apply if they consent to be governed by them, while allodial titles refer to a historic British law which allows people to claim unoccupied land as their own.

“These people are declaring they are exempt from any presently implemented legal constraints, including rates and fees for various council services,” the spokesperson adds. “Council does not accept their position has any legal merit and is not recognised under New Zealand law.”

Perhaps unsurprisingly, the behaviour of these individuals doesn’t change when the council responds and outlines its position.

“It is also worrying when the tone of correspondence escalates to a

concerning level of antagonism against the council and, occasionally, individual staff members.”

One such letter was sent to a staff member’s previous home address.

“Staff safety is paramount to our organisation and any threat or statement with malicious intent is taken seriously,” the spokesperson says.

Council has begun training staff to ensure they are prepared and can feel safe while doing their job, and bodycams are used when staff make property visits. Support is also offered to staff who are subjected to abusive and threatening behaviour, and their experiences help inform council on how to prepare and respond to future incidents. Police have also been provided the threatening letters.

“There are a number of pressures all of us are feeling right now and

frustrations might be coming to the surface for many, but it does not excuse threats or aggressive behaviour towards each other,” Janine says.

A spokesperson from Nelson

City Council confirmed that council has received correspondence from six ratepayers claiming to be Sovereign Citizens and refusing to pay their rates but adds that council is not aware of

any threats made against specific staff or elected members. “Council respects everyone’s right to express their thoughts and opinions, however we insist that our staff are treated with respect.”

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A death threat to council staff is just one example of an increasing number of threats made against the organisation’s staff. Photo: File.

New shop, but 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.”

Volunteering is an essential part of the whole operation.

“If you can spare a morning or afternoon once a week, then get in touch.” If you can help, contact 03 543 7017.

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

Funding for Moturoa/ Rabbit Island

Funding of $435,000 has been allocated for the delivery of recreation and cultural priorities from the Moturoa/Rabbit Island Management Plan. In 2022 Tasman District Council received $5.64 million to benefit the wider community and iwi outcomes through tranche one of the Government’s Three Waters Better Off Support Package. The wider project is aimed to be completed by the end of 2025. The work will include a grade two mountainbike track west of Conifer Park, an equestrian link track from Rough Island to the front beach, an 18-hole disc golf course, and a self-contained toilet at the Māpua end of Moturoa/ Rabbit Island. The design and installation of Pou and interpretation boards by mana whenua will also provide greater awareness of iwi’s cultural association with the island.

A proposal to create new disc golf facilities was put forward by Nelson Tasman Disc Golf Inc.

A well-balanced course consists of both ‘wooded’ and ‘open’ holes, so it’s an ideal spot to construct a course.

Second-hand Sunday returns

Second-hand Sunday returns this weekend with more than 20 households registered for the event across the region. Items are placed on the kerbside between 9am and 2pm on Sunday for people to collect freeof-charge. The event will take place rain or shine, and in the event of bad weather it is up to the householder whether they put their items out or not. The Rethink Waste event aims to give quality pre-loved goods a new home. For a full list of participants visit tasman.govt.nz/shs

Borck Creek gets a makeover

The community came together on Sunday and planted 240 native trees in just 45 minutes along Borck Creek that runs between Berryfields and The Meadows. Tasman District Council’s environmental educator Prashanti Lovegrove says residents from the neighbouring retirement village, young

families and a mix of locals turned up to begin planting the riparian strip.

“The goal for Borck Creek is to achieve 70 percent shade cover over the water and we’re only planting a narrow riparian strip. We’re keeping the green space as a flood plain because when we get high flows, we want to get the water off quickly.”

She says there was plenty of enthusiasm at the planting and locals may get more opportunities in the future to plant more trees. Contractors will carry out the majority of the plantings along the creek edge, beginning this winter. Sunday’s planting was involved the council’s Community Partnerships team, aimed at bringing people together.

Wakefield School had a right royal turnout to celebrate the coronation at their King and Queen-themed fancy dress disco recently. George 7, Ashton 7, Isha 9, Elena, 6, and Estelle, 8, couldn’t wait to show off their costumes and loved mixing with other young royalty on the night. PTA chair Amy Wilson says they hosted a dance competition and awarded prizes for the best dressed boy and girl. “One of the teachers put a playlist together and each year group had a dance-off. The winner got a bag of lollies.” The prize for the best dressed king and queen was a glow accessory to add to their royal jewels. Photo: Supplied.

ANNE HARDIE

Native plantings will continue along Borck Creek.

Photo: Supplied.

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

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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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.

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,

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.”

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

Photo: Anne Hardie.

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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Māpua community ramping up for donations

JO KENT

Resource consent for a new community boat ramp and facilities building at Māpua wharf was filed this month, with locals coming together to help raise funds for the $2.95 million project. The development is a three-year project that will provide safe access to the sea for all users, with the facilities building benefiting water-based recreational groups such as the Tamaha Sea Scouts. Plans include a two-lane access ramp, turnaround area and a floating pontoon for users to tie up their vessels while launching and retrieving.

Project coordinator Trevor Marshall says Tasman District Council has agreed to a partial funding of $700,000 for the ramp, which will facilitate the commencement of the project. The remaining funds needing to be fundraised within the community and

through grants.

“I know $2.95 million sounds like a huge number to reach, but I helped raise $2.2 million for the redevelopment of the Rotoiti Lodge Outdoor Education Centre, so it’s not impossible.”

The ramp will also be used by emergency services such as the coastguard, surf lifesaving, harbour-master and police, as well as water-based recreational groups such as the Tamaha Sea Scouts, Waka Ama NZ and NZSUP.

Trevor says a huge number of personal hours and personal financial contributions have already been made to get the project to this point.

“It’s been a long journey. We’ve been waiting for over a decade for a new ramp, but it’s about the facilities building as well now.”

The multi-purpose facility will reflect the history of the old apple sheds and blend in with existing buildings.

“It has four big bays and each one interconnects. One bay is a lounge area, the other parts are storage areas with industrial doors which can allow boats to go in and out of. The beauty of the design is, if we had a big function, we can expand the internal doors so it opens up to be one giant hall.”

The facility will be available for all the community to use, but will primarily have a water-based focus.

“We envisage life-saving courses happening here, along with all manner of other events for all agesespecially older teenagers at a crucial age for them to get involved in outdoor activities and off the streets.”

In January, the Mapua Community Boat Ramp Trust conducted a survey of opinions about the

boat ramp and community facility building.

Overall, 589 households were visited and, out of those households, 87 per cent were in support of the plans.

“We already have huge community support, but now we need donations to help reach our targ3et. We are all volunteers, so every dollar raised goes directly into the project.”

The trust filed for resource consent at the start of the month and

are being led by Davis Ogilvie Engineers.

“If people donated the price of just one coffee we’d have a huge amount of contributions, as even small donations can make a big difference.

“And evidence of community support goes a long way when applying for those larger grants, too.”

Donations can be made to Mapua Boat Ramp Community Trust / 03-1354-0596491-00.

The Māpua community boat ramp project will cost an estimated $2.95 million and take three years to complete. Image: Supplied

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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,

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.

Blair Kiddey

Cheryl Candish

Helping the heroes

JO KENT

Richmond Community Patrol

(RCP) team leader Marty Price says the support of Kim Hogarth and the crew at Nicholls Auto Centre has proved invaluable for the group, so they have presented them with a certificate of appreciation.

“Nicholls have sponsored us for 16 years of our patrolling in Richmond, and when Kim took over he has continued that support,” Marty says.

The patrol noticed a smell of petrol in their vehicle recently and, while it was in for a service, Kim and the team found a hole in the petrol tank.

“Usually that would cost around $800 to $1000 to fix, but Kim offered to cover the cost - including the man hours, which were significant.”

The RCP has the car out on the road every week, and help out with possible missing persons cases, as well as situations like the Pigeon Valley fires, Hurricane Gita and

the recent flooding.

“Having the support of Kim gives us the opportunity to pick the car up and get out immediately. Without that help, we wouldn’t be able to do that.”

Kim, who is married to Wakefield School principal Freya, says it’s just a way for the couple to give back to the community where they live and work.

“I’m happy to do it as the patrol does such a great job in helping to protect the community. They volunteer their time to keep the place we live safer, and I’m all for supporting that.”

The RCP is made up of 22 volunteers who patrol local neighbourhoods to support the police and community.

“We’ve volunteered every Friday and Saturday night for 16 years, and our team has not missed a single shift,” Marty says.

They also help out at standalone events, such as Bay Dreams and the Richmond Santa Parade, and clock up in excess of 7500km and 1000 voluntary hours per year.

Richmond Community Patroller Marty Price presents Nicholls Auto manager Kim Hogarth with a certificate of appreciation.

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 wouldn’t be many areas in the district that doesn’t have an ancestral connection for one of us,” Bevan says. “We’re not a corporate company, we’re people that you meet on the street, that you meet in the community. It’s a bit like our family looking after their family.” 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.

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Everything was packed with care and tasted amazing. Thank you, Jo and your Angels.

Nardia Allan

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Miriam Heaton

Beautiful people, beautiful kai!

Di Anderson

Wonderful initiative.

Rebecca Armstrong

Roadside stalls hit by theft

The Blessing of the Fleet

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.

Ubuntu Estatic Dance Evening

Friday, 26 May, 8-10pm

Lower Moutere Hall

Free Dance/African Fusion Workshop (78pm). Musical flavours taking you on a dance journey through the heart and soul of Africa.

Saint Paul’s School Harvest Gala

Sunday, 28 May, 11-3pm

Saint Paul’s School – 63 Sailsbury Road, Richmond

Food, games, activities and more. Please bring cash (cash-out facility available). Eftpos will be available in the Silent Auction. No parking available on school grounds.

Been happening in Hope too since about Xmas.

Caro M Hammar

Ok, we all know times are tough at the moment but theft is unacceptable.

Gail Harper

A country life for Wakatu Lodge

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

This would make an amazing story to follow! All the best for your project ahead.

Irish Kelz

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

Nicole Sutherland

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

Linda Jalil McKenzie

Fresh produce comes to Richmond’s Hapori Hub

ANNE HARDIE

Helping Families Nelson has become the first Hapori Hub in Richmond, which enables it to sell a weekly box of fruit and vegetables to anyone who needs it for $15.

The scheme is the result of a non-profit collaboration that began in 2021 between Te Whatu Ora Health New Zealand – Nelson Marlborough, the Nelson Environment Centre and community partners. Its collective buying power enables it to dramatically reduce the cost of fruit and vegetables which it then offers to the community.

So far it has two hubs in Nelson, two in Stoke and now one in Richmond at the Lower Queen St charity centre, that offer a mix of local, fresh, seasonal produce.

Helping Families Nelson founder Kristy Rowe says the centre was keen to be involved as soon as it heard the Hapori Fruit and Veg Box wanted to establish more hubs. Anyone can order a box online each week, either on a regular subscription basis or just when

needed.

“People are blown away by what they can get for $15,”

Kristy says.

“Our core work is to support those going through a tough time with free and low-cost clothes and bedding, but this is for everybody because everybody is feeling the cost of food. She says a lot of the people who have picked up veges are working, but it’s possible to be working in a two-parent home and still struggling with the cost of food.

“If we can help alleviate it a little bit and get good food into people it will have a knock-on effect in a good way.”

At this stage the Richmond hub receives and gives out boxes of fruit and vegetables on a Wednesday and Kristy says it can handle up to about 100 orders.

If demand exceeds that, it will look at adding another day.

Helping Families Nelson receives a portion of the $15 for every order and Kristy says that provides the charity with another income stream to help struggling families.

Sign up at www.hapori.org.nz

Local History

The story of St Michael’s Church: Part Two

ROBYN PARKES

Up until 1855, the country congregations were served by ministers who were resident in Nelson. Constantine Dillon, a faithful leader of the church, had died and left a huge gap. However, there was a family who had come into the district and became great workers and Church benefactors. This was the Blundell family, the patriarch of which was Captain Francis Horniblow Blundell, who settled on “Staplegrove” homestead. Francis died in 1865 and was buried in the church’s graveyard.

At the end of January 1866, a building committee was elected to investigate the building of a new church due to the old one being in a state of decay. In May the committee confirmed a new church was to be built and Thomas Brunner was appointed as the architect, William Hasti-

low as contractor and W Morris as builder.

The committee decided that a memorial tablet to Captain Blundell was needed, as a tribute of respect and gratitude for religion ministrations, which he had faithfully delivered in the district for a period of fourteen year. With this, the church became a memorial church, possibly the first in New Zealand.

The foundation stone was laid by Mrs Blundell on 24 November 1866, with the service conducted by Bishop Selwyn. A parchment, together with other documents and a few coins, were placed in a bottle and inserted in a cavity in the stone, which was then lowered into place.

A tea party at the schoolroom followed the ceremony with cricket and other games played until dark when the party broke up with each person well-satisfied with the afternoon.

The church, with a capacity of about 150 people, was built in the early pointed style, having a tower at the east end surmounted by a small spire and was considered to be the most elegant structure of its kind in the province. The cost of the building and its fit-

tings was about £500, The opening took place on 5 July 1867, and despite rain falling all day a large crowd filled the church. It was not consecrated until the 13th of November as the new Bishop of Nelson, Andrew Suter, arrived later in the year. A

very formal ceremony took place with six reverends in attendance and a choir signalling their arrival into the church. Rev. Ewald read the petition for consecration which was signed by Messrs. Barnicoat and Baigent, the trustees of the Waimea district, and by the bishop.

The church received a number of gifts which added to the beauty of the interior; among these being a carved oak font sent out from England by the late Bishop of Nelson; a Glastonbury chair presented by the ladies of the parish; a beautiful carpet for the chancel, the gift of the Rev. A. Towgood; a crimson altar cloth; and two kneelers in Berlin work. The church continues to stand proudly on the Waimea Plains, a testament to the pioneers and their dedication. On 5 April 1984, St Michael’s was registered with the New Zealand Historic Places Trust as a Category I structure.

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75 years in business

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.”

Welcoming children to a home away from home

Excitedly open for business and looking forward to welcoming your family to a home away from home, the team at Wildflowers Early Learning Centre (ELC) are a few weeks in since opening and say things are going amazingly well. Locally owned by Hannah and Kris Burns and Amy Herbert, Wildflowers ELC is truly a space like no other, offering a thoughtful and holistic approach to early learning. Around three years in the making, Hannah explains that the Wildflowers concept began when Amy and herself realised they shared the same vision to create a beautiful space for children.

“We had the same aspirations to create a centre where learning is fostered through sensory exploration and mindfulness, working with the whole family

and building partnerships with them and the community for a holistic approach, and has been evolving ever since.”

Hannah has over 22 years of experience in teaching and management, which pairs perfectly with Amy’s extensive background in marketing, managing, and the holistic approach. When a space opened up at The Meadows their vision started to become a reality, but unfortunately Covid hit. Fast forward to 2022 and the pace increased with preparations well underway for an April 2023 Open Day.

“Another challenge was the process of gaining the licence which took far longer than we had hoped,” says Amy. “There was a change to the licence process mid-way through the build, but it feels great to finally get that and to celebrate with

the team.”

The Wildflowers ELC philosophy is made up from a collection of theorists and practices to meet the needs of all children through a holistic approach, Hannah adds. “Our Mindfulness practice starts with the senses, which is why our environment is so important, including sounds and smells. Our special sensory room provides a calm space for children and teachers when needed and we pride ourselves on building relationships with our whanau and families, so they feel welcomed and valued as partners in their children’s learning. Everyone is greeted with a smile, and everyone is wished a farewell.”

After a successful Open Day, a huge highlight for the duo has been seeing how well the centre has come together, and

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the response from parents and children, with a steady stream of families who were eager to explore the creative rooms and spaces at the centre.

"Visitors have all said it's such a nice environment and a real ‘home away from home’ atmosphere,” says Amy. “We

were solidly busy with a nice flow of people. We handed out all our enrolment packs and had to make lists of names to post out more!”

The Wildflowers ELC team is hugely diverse with staff from all over the world and 98 years of experience shared

between them.

“The staff are creating a great feel in the place so that has really helped with settling in the children, we have been super blessed finding the team we have and are loving meeting the new families and getting to know their personalities.”

Each team member, including the chef and admin, are first aid-trained so no one is left vulnerable, and the

centre operates above minimum ratios to ensure quality and to support their teachers.

The first couple of weeks have gone pretty well, notes Amy. “The children are settling in wonderfully, they are loving the food that is specially designed and carefully thought out by our qualified and talented chef Tash, and the teachers are working phenomenally together, for such a new team.”

The first couple of weeks have gone pretty well, notes Amy.

“The children are settling in wonderfully, they are loving the food that is specially designed and carefully thought out by our qualified and talented chef Tash, and the teachers are working phenomenally together, for such a new team.”

Overwhelmed with the support from so many people over their journey in creating the centre, they say the input from everyone is something they are extremely appreciative of. “Everyone, from

Overwhelmed with the support from so many people over their journey in creating the centre, they say the input from everyone is something they are extremely appreciative of. “Everyone, from

Graham Vercoe the building owner for allowing us to design the building layout and have input in the finishes which was a huge bonus, Comans for doing a cracking job of the build and a special shout out to Mike the foreman who was super patient with us, going above and beyond to help out, all the local trades and suppliers, through to our neighbours Alioke and Kerridge & Co, their support and patience has been incredible,” says Amy. Grounded Garden and Maintenance worked tirelessly to

Graham Vercoe the building owner for allowing us to design the building layout and have input in the finishes which was a huge bonus, Comans for doing a cracking job of the build and a special shout out to Mike the foreman who was super patient with us, going above and beyond to help out, all the local trades and suppliers, through to our neighbours Alioke and Kerridge & Co, their support and patience has been incredible,” says Amy. Grounded Garden and Maintenance worked tirelessly to

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get the beautiful garden with lush natural grass completed, and Big Ideas created the centre's stunning website and all other digital documentation. “He's been a great support for all IT based queries - he's our IT guru!”

Looking to the future, part of Amy and Hannah’s vision has always been to open the centre up as an all-inclusive learning space for people. “Once we have found our rhythm our aim is to offer the centre as a community hub in the evening for yoga classes, anti-natal groups, mindfulness, sound baths, learning to cook healthy on a budget etc,” Amy

explains. “This centre was designed for children of course, but we have set it out and styled it so it can be a calm place for adults to join in the evening for such groups. We will also, during the day, have special events and people visiting for the children and be celebrating certain things during the year such as the upcoming Matariki holiday.” Adding to their overall holistic vision is the small shop in reception which is filled with some beautiful gifts that are available for purchase

including children's colouring books, honey stick crayons, aromatherapy oils, beautiful candles, a range of books, jewellery, teethers, shakti mats and more, “Anyone can pop in to purchase gifts, you don't have to be enrolled at the centre to visit. We have tried to select products that complement a healthy lifestyle for body and mind as well as beautiful giftware that support local businesses,” says Amy. Catering to children from newborn to six years old, Wildflowers ELC are currently taking a waiting list for the under 2-year-olds rooms but still have a few spaces for ages 2 years and over. Families are welcome to pop in for a walk around and the centre also offers settling-in visits to make sure both parents and children are happy. “Feel free to call, email or message us to get an information pack or further details,” says Amy. “Check out our website

with images and a beautiful video thanks to Lumiere creative production studio, we have our parent handbook on there, info about our lovely team and updates, as well as the shop!”

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Phew, what a 12 months we have just had. Started with another slightly affected period of restrictions, but blossomed to busy nights, packed houses for $2k draws, and lots of very good events.

Great to see the larger, 200+, events coming back now that people are getting their going-out confidence back.

We have made many people happy with their membership draw prizes, and a lot of fun with the mystery draws each week. Also, we held events such as Melbourne Cup, our weekly live entertainment, Nelson Country Music in the

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hall every second Sunday night, Friday night Housie in the Hall, and we have hosted many outside events, namely the Repco Trade Show, Nelson Bowls annual prizegiving, NZMCA Mid Winter Dinner, Nelson Country Music Awards, Nelson Harriers weekly event for a 16 week period before and after Xmas, and a long list of company functions. A pretty impressive list!

All the sports sections got right back into the swing of things, with members participating in CNZ events around the country, with some very good results. Pool introduced an Open Singles played in February, and with some 80 play-

ers, it was a well run and high quality event. Squash again ran the Waimea Open, full attendance, and quality play. Congratulations to all for their play, and organisation. Looking at the financial results for the 2022/23 year, we can be well satisfied with the final result, a surplus of $377,481, some 10% up on last year.

When you add back the depreciation expense, we created funds just in excess of $500k, great result.

This has allowed us to complete the following impressive list of items.

• Carpark redevelopment and re-seal

• Streetside signage

Again, the Board and Executive have been very good to work with, and the staff have been kept very busy both ad-

ministratively and bar wise, and I can only see this continuing. Thank you team. We have more areas to be looked at in this next financial year, so we need to have the support of all so that we can move our Club further ahead and ensure that we can provide the facilities required for the long term.

Onwards and Upwards

Saturday 27th May 2023 – Craig Allott

Saturday 3rd June 2023 – Don’t Frett

Saturday 10th June 2023 – Jimbos Karaoke

Saturday 17th June 2023 – Mudd Brothers

Saturday 24th June 2023 – Craig Allott

Saturday 1st July 2023 – Kenny & Dolly Show

Saturday 8th July 2023 – Robb Innes

Clockwise from top: A great turnout for Club Night. Someone had a good raffle night. Our latest $2000 winner, Christine Henry.

Building business thrives on new challenges that result in outstanding finishes

When looking at building or renovating, choosing someone you can trust and who has the expertise to do a great job is vital. Rogers Build, locally owned and operated by registered builder Callum Rogers, specialise in all things construction and has been operating in the Nelson Tasman region for over three years. Building since he left school, Callum first underwent an apprenticeship with Richmond local Mark van Zoelen thirteen years ago before embarking on his own journey in the industry. “Mark is a good, close family friend who took me on and first showed me the ropes. I did my time with the company and am hugely appreciative of everything that he has taught me.”

His vast knowledge of the sector stood Callum in good stead when he and wife Lacey first opened the business in 2020.

“I always wanted to work for myself and own my own business. The opportunity came up, we jumped at it and have never looked back! We have always been busy, have a full schedule moving forward, and are keen to take on any new build and renovation projects.”

Personal highlights for Callum

have been the completion of the company's first new architecturally-designed build in Mapua and the hiring of their first apprentice.

“The journey has been amazing and has gone above and beyond what we had imagined. We have navigated through some tough times with Covid and supply issues, as have others, but we love a challenge and can tackle anything.”

As a building company, Rogers Build can do it all, but specialise in building and renovation work, and decking and retaining walls. With a crew of two others, plus contractors, Rogers Build offer a wide range of diverse skills and the tightknit team are always looking for challenges that result in outstanding finishes. “We are well versed in bathroom and kitchen renovations and cover most areas in the region.”

“I would like to thank all the people who have supported us along the way, those who have taught me, our clients, our contractors and sub trades, and all the amazing people we have met along the way. We have learnt a lot and achieved some unreal projects. Your encouragement and ongoing support is very appreciated.”

Global stage calls for young orienteerers

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.

“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 pro-

cess.

“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. “Beginners are most welcome. There’s a good option for lower levels, but also really good options for more experienced people.”

The course can also be completed on foot or mountainbike. Details on Nelson Orienteering Club’s Facebook page.

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JACK MALCOLM

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. Photo: Jack Malcolm.

A haka echoed around Trafalgar Park as Billy-John Aaron Guyton (1990-2023) left the field for one final time, as whanau welcomed friends and community to celebrate and remember his life last Thursday. After news of Billy’s passing reverberated through social media early last week, it was clear that the young man had made a massive impact during his 33 years of life. Hundreds of people packed into the grandstands to give the former-Mako man a memorial worthy of the influence he’s had in the community. With even more people tuned into a live stream of the memorial, it was a fitting send-off to a man who had played such an impactful role in so many lives.

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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, including Central District Cricket, the Nelson Regional Development Agency, and the two councils, 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 and George hopes having the fibre will give Saxton Oval an edge.

“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.

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MONDAY

ELYSIUM WIDOW AND WIDOWERS GROUP meet each Monday for coffee and friendship at Oxford St Cafe at 10am. New members welcome. Phone Margaret 027 2600 748

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TUESDAY

NELSON 50+ WALKING GROUP Tuesday May 30. Mapua circuit. Meet at 9.45am at Higgs Reserve. BYO lunch.Ph: Diane 03 5473511

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THURSDAY

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SATURDAY

NELSON DANCE ALONG, Saturday 27th May 2023,25th June 2023 Richmond Town Hall,7.30pm to 11pm Plate for Supper, Music by Warren Fenemor, Cost $6.00 per person Everyone Welcome. Contact Rosalie Winter Phone (03)538-0133

VARIETY ENTERTAINMENT CLUB OF NELSON on Saturday 27 May 2pm Like singing, playing an instrument or just listening Join our concert at Whakatu Presbyterian Hall Songer Street Stoke Ken 5474301 Robyn 5473231

QUALITY CRAFTS NELSON in the Church Lounge at RBC 123 Salibury Rd, Saturday 20 May 8am – Noon. Come and check out our wide selection of quality local handmade crafts with something for everyone! Ph Kay 0275476777 for further details.

WAIMEA HARRIERS running and walking Club Winter season.

Events every Saturday. We welcome everyone and of all ages and abilities. See website for details.

RICHMOND TENNIS CLUB - Gladstone Road Social hit for members & non-members Saturday afternoons All levels of ability welcome. 1.30pm onwards. Contact 0274872480.

SUNDAY

ELYSIUM WIDOW AND WIDOWERS GROUP meeting for lunch at Big Sip, Lower Queen St on Sunday 28th May. Please Note time - 12.30. phone Margaret 027 2600 748

WAIMEA MUSIC CLUB meets at Methodist Church Hall, Neale Ave, Stoke on Sunday, 28 May at 1.15pm. All welcome. Ph Jim 5449446

NELSON VETERANS TENNIS CLUB has Social tennis on Sunday 11 June at 1 p.m. AGM at 3 p.m. Notices of Motion to be with Secretary leona@outlook.co.nz by 30 May.

SPIRITUAL/ENERGY HEALINGS 1st Sunday every month

3.30pm-6.30pm. Motueka Community House, Decks Reserve next to Red Cross. Next on Sunday June 4 Private Appointments Also Available. Contact Angie 0225804938. angel3000.h@gmail.com

SUNDAY MEDITATION – every Sunday 10am – 11.30am, plus free vegetarian lunch. All warmly welcome, for all ages and walks of life. Chandrakirti Meditation Centre. 289 Sunrise Valley Rd, Upper Moutere. 03 5432021

NELSON SPIRITUALIST CHURCH weekly service Sun. 7pm8pm. Corner Tipahi & Motueka Sts.

RICHMOND MARKETS: at Richmond A & P Showgrounds Sundays 10-2 Indoor/outdoor market in the spacious ground of Richmond Park, with food & drink, local & exotic products, fresh fruit & veges, wellbeing practitioners & products, jumble sale, hairdresser, kid’s play equipment, picnic tables. Dogs on leads welcome.

GENERAL GROUPS

WAIMEA MENZSHED - catering for the interests, health and well-being of men since 2010. The shed is open Monday - Friday

at Richmond Park, 384 Lower Queen St. Inquiries: mens.shed. waimea@gmail.com 027 282 0185.

OPEN STUDIOS for King’s Birthday weekend, June 3rd & 4th, 10am to 4 pm. Eleven visual artists open their studios to the public- showcasing a wide variety of art practices, including sculpture, painting, printmaking, ceramics, woodworking, weaving and jewellry, in the Mapua, Tasman area. For a map & more info” website http://www.rubycoastarts.co.nz Pictured - Lauren Kitts in her Studio, at Hawks Valley Sculpture Gallery

SENIOR MOBILITY CLASSES Tuesdays, Thursdays & Fridays from 10.30am at the Wanderers Community Gym 12 Charlotte Lane, Brightwater. $2 donation. Improving balance, mobility & independence among our aging populations (55+).Contact James Cooper for info: 021 044 1526.

SEEKING VOLUNTEERS TO HELP SUPPORT NELSON HOSPITAL. For info visit www.nmdhb.govt.nz and search ‘volunteering with us’. A social opportunity for people to donate their time to a 3-4 hour shift during the week in a variety of roles. Supporting our patients, visitors, whānau & staff while receiving sense of purpose. JOIN CAKE DECORATORS You don’t need any skills. Come & learn how to work with fondant, sugar paste & chocolate. Creating flowers, figurines & covering a cake. Desiree 027 630 2359.

HELP NEEDED. WAKEFIELD COMMUNITY BUS NelsonTasman Community Transport Trust dedicated to providing affordable community public transport in the areas where little is available. Contact: 020 4196 0553 Wakefield Bus is in need of some support – can you help? Contact - 020 4196 0553, marketing.ntctt@ gmail.com / www.ntctt.org TO BOOK A SEAT on the Wakefield bus- call or txt 020 4195 8866.

FEELING SAD, STRESSED, DEPRESSED, OR STUCK? Identify & explore new ways to move forward with a Life Linc Counsellor. Up to 10 face to face counselling sessions available now for individuals & couples. 548 2400 lifelinc.co.nz

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

Community Notices are free to community groups, schools, churches, gold coin donation events and fundraising. Due to the popularity of this column,while every effort will be made, inclusion cannot be guaranteed for free ads. If you want to place a business advert or want to advertise a course you are running, please call classified ads and public notices on 544 9037.

DELIVERERS WANTED

THEN WE HAVE THE OPPORTUNITY FOR YOU!

We are looking for individuals or groups to deliver our award winning newspapers. Our runs can be done individually or shared amongst a group , as the famous saying goes. “Many hands make light work”

For further details please email: deliveries@thedeliveryguy.co.nz

FOR SALE

VACANT

Looking for someone to clear leaves from a driveway in Richmond a couple of days a week. flexible hours and perfect for after school work. $15/ hr. For more information please call Iain 022 085 8955.

FOR SALE

ACKNOWLEGEMENT

TUNNICLIFF

Kevin Newton (Bill)

9.12.1921-25.4.2023

in his 102 year

FOR

DEATH

Passed away peacefully at her home on Friday, 12th May 2023. Aged 93.

WANTED

ANTIQUES & COLLECTABLES

AGM

Country Players Inc. Tobe held at 11am, Sunday 28 May. Wakefield Village Hall. All Welcome.

PH 03 548 5900 PH 05 544 9037 WANTED

ANNOUNCEMENTS

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 ANTIQUES FOR RENT Your for rent ad here. Phone 544 9037 TO LET Your to let ad here. Phone 544 9037 Advertise your job vacancy to over 12,000 households across our region! Need staff? Call us on 544 9037 Waimea Weekly Locally Owned and Operated GARAGE SALE Your garage sale ad here. Phone 544 9037 Fit person for odd jobs, and to sell items on TradeMe and Marketplace for 15% commission. On call painter also wanted. Tel: 022 612 0532. SITS VACANT 2bdrm flat, central stoke, single garage, close to schools/shops, $450pw. Contact 544 9406.

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.

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.

MANSFIELD

Ken ‘Bear’

Finished his earthside life on May 23rd 2019.

Your

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

email: shelley@waimeaweekly.co.nz

sales@nelsonweekly.co.nz

ART/PAINTINGS

ART ANTIQUES & COLLECTABLES

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 (Next to MacMillans/Alchemy Pottery, formerly the HappyZ Cafe). Ph

5440723 or 021417413

For sale: 2nd hand F & P dishwasher $350, Metal hose reel - near new - with some hose

$60, S/S (M) kitchen tidy $20, Lge plastic bin with lid $20, Sony mains tv 27” $90, 240 volt garden shredder $249, All in good working condition. Ph 027 345 8684

Evenings

ANTIQUES

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-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. www.antiquesnewzealand.co.nz

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