Nelson Weekly - 25 January 2023

Locally Owned and Operated

Wednesday 25 January 2023

Stoke car break ins ‘annoying’

SARA HOLLYMAN

A spate of car break ins in Stoke has left vehicle owners feeling annoyed at the seemingly senseless act.

At least six cars were broken into

on Songer St during Tuesday night and Wednesday morning last week.

Songer St resident Gemma Kellec came out to go to the gym at 6.30am on Wednesday morning and noticed the back door of her

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Nissan Tiida was open.

“I thought my partner had left the door open but then I saw all the glass and knew what had happened.”

She says the offenders smashed the small back window before

slamming a crowbar between the panel and the inside of the door to pop the lock out to gain entry. They also kicked the handle off the outside of the door.

She says there was a lot of damage, and she is now faced with the

insurance excess and a lengthy wait to get everything fixed.

“It’s just so annoying,” Gemma says, “It’s so pointless, it ruins your day and then it takes half of

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Hamish Thomson in action at the Kite Festival Nelson. Photos: Evan Barnes.

Sara Hollyman

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the week’s pay.”

When she called the police she was told they wouldn’t attend something like that, but at around 10am an officer called her, arranging to come and fingerprint the vehicle.

“My partner noticed six other cars had similar damage on the street, so I asked the policewoman if it was because of that and she said it was.”

“It was really weird that they said they wouldn’t attend “that kind of thing”,” Gemma says. A police spokesperson confirmed four youths were arrested following the spate of break-ins in Stoke.

Two of the youths have been referred to Youth Services. By Monday, the other two had

appeared in the Nelson Youth Court on charges relating to theft from vehicles.

“We would like to take this opportunity to remind the public to be extra vigilant around securing your vehicle, ensuring all valuables are removed,” the spokesperson says.

“If you are parking on the road, please consider investing in a wheel lock. It is a cheap but effective way of helping to prevent your car being stolen.”

Another Songer St resident, who asked not to be named, said they weren’t aware their car had been broken into until police contacted them.

“Police have been fantastic, nothing gone from our car, police have been super helpful and supportive.”

Nothing was taken from the vehicle.

Gemma says Smith and Smith glass were excellent and got her vehicle in straight away to install a temporary fix for the window..

She says nobody heard anything during the break-in, but her property has cameras installed, which police had access to.

“I work in a salon, and I’ve heard that a similar thing happened on Muritai St the week before.”

Gemma says she has started to wonder what’s next for Nelson.

“You hear of young kids stealing cars and driving into shops and I start to wonder is that what’s going to start happening in Nelson?”

One of the cars that was broken into on Songer Street last week. All of the cars had similar damage to the back window. Photo: Supplied.

Belinda Clark

Lou Herin

“Whanake Youth – it’s open as a safe space for youth year-round.”

Lee-ann O’Brien

“The summer outdoor movies, the one at Stoke Youth Park last week was great.”

What’s the best event or activity on offer in the region over summer?

Atika Jangral

“The multi-cultural festival. You get a lot of different variety of food and you get to meet people from different cultures.”

Anthony Genet

“The mask parade has to be the highlight. And I enjoyed the buskers the other week.”

KATE RUSSELL

Kāinga Ora spent $7m on maintenance of their properties in Nelson and Tasman last year with almost $25k charged to tenants for damage - although only $7k was paid back.

A total of $7,207,422 was spent on responsive repairs, vacant property repairs, routine maintenance, and planned maintenance programmes (including Healthy Homes) for the financial year ending 30 June 2022.

This included $5,192,911 in Nelson and $2,014,511 in Tasman. The figures were provided to Nelson Weekly by the state housing agency under the Official Information Act.

When it comes to property damage done by tenants, Kāinga Ora does not centrally record information about ‘who’ is liable for damages to its properties, a spokesperson said.

Last year there was $24,906 ($20,679 in Nelson and $4,227 in Tasman) charged to tenants for damage, but only $7,120

($3,570 in Nelson and $3,550 in Tasman) has been paid back. This amount also includes payments made against charges for previous years.

The spokesperson said that identifying liability for damage is “not always straightforward”.

Under the Residential Tenancies Act 1986, a tenant is liable for damage if the damage was intentional or careless, rather than accidental.

“In practice, it is not always easy to determine whether the damage is accidental or due to carelessness.”

Under Kāinga Ora’s well-being approach to tenancy services, there are some situations where it may not be appropriate to pass the cost of damages to the tenant.

“For example, the provision of skip bins for community clean-ups to maintain health and safety, or where there are social issues like family violence or other severe stresses within the household.”

Kāinga Ora currently has 710 public homes and supported homes in Nelson City and 47 of these are vacant. In Tasman, they have 170 homes with nine of those being vacant.

“Kāinga Ora often has properties that are vacant between the end of one ten-

ancy and the start of another. During this time, we undertake any maintenance that needs to be done in preparation for a new customer moving in,” the spokesperson said.

“Some properties are also vacant because they are due to undergo major repairs or upgrades as part of our retrofit programme. However, we aim to get homes re-occupied as quickly as possible whenever we carry out this work.”

Some vacant homes are older and no longer fit for purpose.

“We are planning to redevelop the sites they are on and replace them with more warm, dry homes for people in need.”

A Kāinga Ora home in Tāhunanui waited six months for “significant” repair work last year.

Photo: Kate Russell.

Homes and life saved from fire

SARA HOLLYMAN

Smoke alarms have saved two homes in the past week and more than likely a man’s life after he fell asleep while cooking.

A retired couple almost lost the home they have lived in for half a century, when the kitchen of their five-bedroom, two-storey Nelson villa caught fire in the middle of the night while they were on holiday near Kaiteriteri last week.

A neighbour woke to the sound of all six smoke alarms going off at around 2.40am on Friday. She came outside and noticed the smell of smoke so alerted the fire brigade.

Fire crews arrived to find the kitchen ablaze but luckily they were able to save the house.

Fire and Emergency NZ (FENZ) community readiness advisor, Darren Crawford, says the home was saved because of the smoke detectors.

“Another 10 minutes and it would’ve been total destruction of the house. The result is still terrible but it could’ve been a lot worse.”

With 50 years of memories, the homeowners feel lucky to not have lost anything irreplaceable, but their journey is just beginning.

Unable to live in the home, the entire house needs deep-cleaning and most likey repainting.

As soon as you step onto the front porch, the smell of smoke hits, despite the kitchen being at the back of the home.

The homeowner says she was shocked at how much of the

house had been affected.

All of the clothing from drawers and cupboards upstairs need to be professionally cleaned. The curtains all need to be sent away to a specialist. Every piece of furniture and books need cleaning.

The kitchen needs to be rebuilt and appliances all need replacing. Soot has settled on the surfaces in the other downstairs room and the heat from the fire has charred the door frames.

The couple have alternative accomodation for a month but they think it will be longer until they can move back in.

“The massive inconvenience that even a small fire like this can cause,” Darren says. “You can look at it and think ‘that’s great they saved our house’,

but that’s only the beginning of the journey. So many steps need to unravel before its fit for purpose again.”

FENZ say the fire looks to have started from an external electrical source, possibly a multi-board on the kitchen bench.

“They’re well protected with smoke alarms, the fire crew from Nelson came in a couple of years ago to check the alarms and moved a few around,” Darren says. “Unfortunately 80 per cent of the fires we attend don’t have working smoke alarms.”

Just a day before, a Stoke man was lucky to walk away with his life after falling asleep while cooking.

His kitchen also caught fire and a neighbour was once again alerted to a smoke alarm going off.

Smoke alarms alerted the neighbours in both cases, who have then called the fire brigade.

Darren says the fire brigade arrived and searched the home, pulling the man, who was still asleep, out of the house before extiguishing the fire.

FENZ’s message is clear; make sure you have working smoke alarms in you home.

“The firestations are no good to anybody if we’re not notified. There has to be a method of early warning and smoke alarms are that method,” Darren says.

Local fire brigades will come to your home and provide a free fire safety check and install smoke alarms in the correct locations.

To book a visit call 0800 693 473.

From left: Bonnie Richards and Nina Gottschalk took the opportunity to hit the ramps at the Stoke Youth Park on Friday for the first Kōhine Māia drop in skateboarding session organised for girls. Kōhine Māia programme lead Leslie Azzis, says the session was about creating opportunities for girls to feel more confident and be more bold in trying things and just feeling empowered in their lives in general by using physical activity. “This space is usually populated by boys so the idea was to offer a space for them to feel confident and supported to use the public infrastructure that is available to anybody,” she says. “Some of the research and some of the things we know from girls is that a lot of girls don’t feel confident trying new things, around boys especially, so the idea was to bring something where they could really feel supported and not judged if they’re not as confident.” Kōhine Māia is funded mainly by Sport New Zealand and Tasman District Council.

Photo: Sara Hollyman.

The kitchen of a Nelson home was all but destroyed in a fire on Friday morning. The homeowners were on holiday at the time, with the neighbour being alerted to the fire by the home’s smoke detectors. Photo: Sara Hollyman.

100 days since Nick’s election

MAX FRETHEY Local Democracy Reporter

Nick Smith was elected to Nelson’s mayoralty just over 100 days ago and it hasn’t been an easy start to the job for the firsttime mayor.

“It’s been really challenging with the amount of pressures,” he says, highlighting the flood recovery work and dealing with the departure of council’s chief executive Pat Dougherty.

“I’m really proud of the way council, particularly the staff, have responded to the huge challenges associated with the storm recovery.”

Nick highlighted some recent council successes such as repairing the damaged water main that delivers water to the city from the Maitai Dam, ensuring that Kokorua Road residents had a way-out during State Highway 6’s closure for repairs, and the progress made on strengthening the Elma Turner Library.

“When the library closed in June, there was a bit of a vacuum around getting it resolved,” he says. “I’m really pleased that council took the bull by the horns and we’ve got the ceil-

ing issue resolved, as well as a plan to deal with the structural issues.”

The pop-up library has been operating out of the re-opened children’s section, but today the pop-up will be extended to include much more of the building following strengthening work on ceiling tiles.

Nick has also enjoyed seeing the city rebound over the past few weeks.

“If you ask me, the most pos-

itive thing is seeing our city more vibrant and the return of all those visitor accents that have been absent for a number of years.”

The mayorship has a few key differences for Nick when compared to his time in parliament.

“When you’re a minister or a member of parliament, the debate is very policy focussed. Where with council, it’s really hands-on. I’m pleasantly surprised by how much I’m enjoy-

ing it.”

Being mayor also brings another perk for Nick.

“I have travelled on an aeroplane every single week for the last 35 years of my life and just being at home around the dinner table with my family most nights is a unique experience that I’m really liking.”

Going forward, Nick’s focuses will include council’s earthquake-prone buildings, like Civic House’s sixth floor and the Stoke Memorial Hall, and the government reforms affecting local government.

“I’ve got a higher level of confidence in the resource management reforms, and a higher level of concern and opposition to Three Waters,” he says. “And over the coming weeks, working with the taskforce we’ve established, we’ll start seeing our position as a council crystallise.”

Nick will have to work with the other councillors around the table to get council’s positions on these issues solidified.

Elma Turner Library pop-up expands

The pop-up space at the Elma Turner Library is expanding from today. There will now be two entrances into the pop-up library - the existing one by the pop-up playground into the children’s area, and a second one accessible from the library carpark directly into the extensions. Signs will be posted directing people to both entrances. To allow library staff to prepare for the opening, the pop-up wil open at 1pm today.

Trust awards $185k in grants

The New Zealand Community Trust awarded $185k of grants in the region in January. The Nelson Mountain Bike Club was the biggest recipient with $72k for cycle trail repairs, followed by the Nelson Golf Club which received $29k for a Toro Procore greens aerator. Some of the other recipients were the Nelson Hockey Association which received $25k for salaries, and Tahununui School received $15k towards the upgrade of their school hall.

Pipes in the Park returns

After a cancelled event in 2022, the City of Nelson Highland Pipe Band is bringing their Pipes in the Park concert to the Fairfield House Meadow this Sunday, 29 January, at 5.30pm. The band will debut some new tunes, with special guests performing.

Nick Smith was elected Nelson’s mayor over 100 days ago and while he says the time has had challenges, there have also been successes. Photo: Max Frethey.

Dangerous driving at ‘nightmare’ roadworks

MAX FRETHEY Local Democracy Reporter

A Parkers Road resident is frustrated by the persistent roadworks being done on the road and by the dangers being posed by drivers failing to obey the signage.

“It’s been a bit of a nightmare,” he says. “It’s just been going on forever.”

The man, who preferred not to be named, says he expected the roadworks would be completed by April last year, according to a letter from the contractor they received before Christmas 2021. “We haven’t really seen much information since.”

Another concern of his are drivers not obeying the signage which is putting people in danger. “People are not observing those ‘road closed’ signs, I think because they’re frustrated.”

With the section of Parkers Road closed, some residents have to detour around Golf Road, Green Street, and Roto Street before returning to Parkers Road rather than just driving down the street.

“People are running the stop signs and running the red lights,” he says.

“We almost collected a guy the other day… but he’s probably

feeling the same as the rest of us, just frustrated, because no one’s telling us what’s going on.”

However, Nelson City Council’s group manager infrastructure Alec Louverdis said affected residents are being kept up to date with the last mailer being sent out on 12 January. Updates are also provided on social media,

the Antenno app, and on the Our Nelson and Shape Nelson websites.

But Alec did confirm that the roadworks, related to the Awatea Pump Station upgrade, have been delayed primarily because of the impact of Covid-19 on overseas supply channels for construction materials.

Wet weather and the poor condition of underground have also resulted in delays.

As for drivers not obeying the signage, Alec said those breaking the speed limit and putting others in danger could be subject to police action.

“The current road layout is the only option we have while we dig

up the other lane for new pipework,” he says. “A full road closure is not considered necessary outside of normal working hours and would add further inconvenience to residents in the area.”

The Parkers Road lane was closed for trenching works which are scheduled to be completed by April. The overall upgrade, which includes decommissioning the two current stations and commissioning the new one, is expected to be completed in August.

The new wastewater pump station on Awatea Place will help to prevent future sewer overflows, better cater for future development in Tāhunanui, and minimise the impact of severe weather events.

“We really appreciate the patience of the residents close by to this project, we are aware that the sheet piling work can be very noisy, but it is necessary to carry out deep excavation and to provide a safe working space for the contractor,” Alec says.

“We apologise for the delay and look forward to this important project being completed.”

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A Parkers Road resident says drivers are ignoring the signage at the roadworks which he thought would be completed in March last year. Photo: Max Frethey.

Shoplifter with preference for chips, dip and cider said he did it ‘to survive’

TRACY NEAL Open Justice Reporter

A shoplifter with a penchant for chips, dip and Scrumpy Cider will have to get used to prison food for the next eight months after being jailed for stealing hundreds of dollars worth of groceries, some of which he hid down his pants.

Jake Allan Donnithorne’s crime spree dated back to April last year when he came into possession of a payWave debit card that was stolen from a vehicle parked in a Nelson driveway.

He used the card to buy $700 worth of groceries at several supermarkets. He then also stole more than $400 worth of food and alcohol, hiding most of it down his pants or in a jacket.

After already spending four months in custody pending sentencing, he was jailed for a string of charges which were described as “modest”, until they were lumped together at which stage they painted a very different picture.

“Accumulated, they were brazen in nature,” the Nelson District Court heard of the offending, which included receiving stolen property, shoplifting and using a document, namely the stolen ANZ bank card.

Donnithorne had earlier admitted a representative charge of using a document in relation to several transactions at one supermarket.

CCTV footage showed Donnithorne using the card at New World’s Nelson supermarket on three occasions, spending a total of almost $700 over 24 hours from the afternoon of April 3 last year.

The 31-year-old was also charged with a string of shoplifting offences which occurred during July, August and September last year when on separate occasions he was joined by his partner and then a family member in racking up $430 worth of items stolen from several supermarkets.

Those items included $110 worth of beef eye fillet, chocolate bars, cider, cheese, dips, crumbed chicken, lamb chops, cheese and pepperoni salami, some of which Donnithorne hid down his pants.

He told the police he had been “shoplifting to survive” and while he couldn’t quite remember what he’d done, the offences were likely committed by him because “all he really eats is chips, dip and Scrumpy Cider”.

In September last year, Donnithorne added a liquor store to the list of venues from which he stole, when he went there with his partner and took a $63 bottle of gin and put it inside his jacket.

When store staff asked him to open his jacket, he refused and walked out.

The action was caught on the store’s CCTV.

A few days later he was back at the supermarket, where he took chicken tenderloins which he placed inside his jacket and a bottle of Scrumpy Cider he put down his pants.

Donnithorne and his partner then moved on to another supermarket where they took turns carrying a shopping basket, and made their way around the store collecting cheese and dip.

Donnithorne hid the items and they left the store without paying. They returned a few

days later when he took a pork roast and a pack of mince.

The next day he added bacon and a lamb rack to his list, this time he took a family member to the supermarket.

The pair then went to another supermarket the following day where they selected bacon and brisket, then tried to leave without paying.

The store manager tried to stop them from leaving, but was pushed away. He managed to hold on to Donnithorne before the family member ran at the manager and pushed him hard into a doorframe.

The pair ran from the store to their car and fled.

The charge of receiving was laid after Donnithorne came into possession of a copper hot water cylinder, stolen last August from a Wakefield farm.

He then sold it to a Nelson scrap metal yard for $75.

The following month police searched a Nelson property where they spoke to a female associate who admitted being involved in the burglary but said the male involved was not Donnithorne.

Police found him a short time later hiding in a bedroom.

Judge Tony Zohrab said the thefts might have been “relatively modest” unless you happened to be someone who managed a store.

He sentenced Donnithorne to eight months in prison and granted him leave to apply for home detention at a residential rehabilitation programme when one became available.

New brewery coming to Nelson

Christchurch-based craft brewery, Two Thumb Brewing Co, is opening up in Nelson next month. They will be taking over the space where The Workshop was on New St. Co-owner Mark Limber says, after starting out small in Christchurch’s Manchester St about six years ago, they took over the production brewery and bar in Sydenham from Lion Nathan last April. After having hit $907k on their crowdfunding campaign for expansion, they will be opening their Nelson branch at the end of February. The venue will offer

a range of seasonal beer, of course, as well as food and live music.

Hogeys Street & Surf closing down

Hogeys Street & Surf is closing its doors next month after a long run in Nelson’s city centre. The store was started by John Hogey who, after 12 years of ownership, sold it in 2017 to Trudy Guthrie and her daughter Casey. But after over five-and-a-half years of owning it, they have decided to shut up shop, citing the pandemic, wanting to spend more time with family, as well as plans to travel overseas. They are planning on closing the shop at the end of February and are currently selling off stock and shop fittings.

A shoplifter’s preference for chips, dip and cider has put him behind bars for the next eight months. Photo: File.

Soft plastic recycling returns to region

JO KENT

Soft plastic recycling is set to return to Nelson Tasman in four months thanks to New Zealand company Future Post opening a new processing plant in Blenheim.

The company makes fence posts out of soft plastic, so collection points for the Soft Plastics Recycling Scheme are expected to be re-established across the Top of the South once it opens in May.

The recycling scheme takes all soft plastic, including bread bags, frozen food bags, toilet paper packaging, confectionery and biscuit wrap, chip bags, pasta and rice bags, courier envelopes, shopping bags, sanitary hygiene packaging ¬- basically anything made of plastic which can be scrunched into a ball.

It first launched in 2015 but stopped in December 2018 when offshore plants processing New Zealand’s plastic no longer wanted it.

Soft Plastics Recycling Scheme manager Lyn Mayes says that’s when they started a supply agreement with Future Post.

“They were just setting up production in Auckland, so we resumed collections on a limited basis in Auckland mid-2019.”

Now none of the country’s soft plastic is exported – it’s all recycled in New Zealand.

“We pay our processors to recycle the soft plastic to incentivise the market. This is different to the usual recycling process where a processor ‘buys’ bales of plastic. We effectively sell our bales of soft plastic.”

Despite local collection points vanishing four years ago, people in Christchurch, Akaroa, Oama-

ru, and Rangiora have been able to continue recycling.

Lyn says the reason why our collection points vanished was because the logistics of transporting the soft plastics back to Auckland were too difficult.

“Partnerships with members Goodman Fielder and Cottonsoft have allowed us to start collec-

tions in Canterbury and Otago, but not Nelson and surrounds.

“Goodman Fielder organise transport via their network back up to Auckland. We don’t use airport freight, but road, rail and sea.”

The scheme collected 500 tonnes of plastic last year, which is about double what was collected in 2021

(260 tonnes). In 2023 they expect to double the volume again to 1000 tonnes of soft plastic.

From a scheme perspective, Lyn says it makes sense to wait until there is a local circular economy for soft plastics where the materials collected in the region can be processed there.

Future Post’s new factory will not only increase collection efficiency in the South Island, but it will also reduce transport limitations and allow for several new collection points to be put in place.

Future Post managing director Jerome Wenzlick says the company has built their own machinery and figured out how to use all the different types of waste plastic that no one else can use.

“Our fence posts need to be the same or better than wood, which is what we’re up against.”

He says each fence post uses about 8000 pieces of soft plastic.

The company has strong demand for its products, particularly from wineries in the Top of the South.

Jerome says the cost of freighting posts from Auckland across the Cook Strait was significant and given the demand in the viticulture industry, it made sense to establish a second factory in Blenheim.

“We can actually show that plastic straight off the vineyard is made into a post and back to the vineyard.”

Welcoming locals and visitors alike, Rutherford Hotel Nelson’s iconic Port O’Call Bar is again open for business. Operating for over 50 years, Rutherford Hotel Nelson has a longstanding history in the region as one of Nelson’s leading hotels and premier conference centres, with a deep pride for delivering exceptional service and experiences for all who visit. Open for bookings seven days a week, Rutherford Hotel has been Nelson’s dining destination since 1972 and is the perfect place to get away for a night or meet up with friends. It is just minutes’ walk from the CBD making it the ideal location to stop in for casual drinks, a delicious dinner or snack, or choose from a fine collection of scotch whisky.

Located in the heart of the city, Port O’Call Bar offers a delicious new bar menu using fresh local ingredients, which includes a mouth-watering Beef Sirloin Steak, a Pork Barbacoa Burger with slow-cooked pork, Braised Pork Belly with seasonal vegetables and Green Shell Mussels steamed with Sauvignon Blanc. Vegan, Gluten Free and Dairy Free meals are also available along with light snacks and dessert.They boast a large selection of local and international beers

and wines as well as one of Nelson’s largest selections of whisky. Experience next-level whisky tasting with a range of options that include premium whiskeys and whiskys from four different countries, rich and full flavoured ranges, a connoisseur’s sampler or a tasting through the ages. Conference and Events Administrator, Molly Potter says, “Port O’Call Bar welcomes you back. When you need a place to relax and catch up with friends, Port O’Call Bar is the perfect spot! Relax and unwind in our lounge style bar and let our dedicated team create something refreshing and delicious just for you! Let us show you our Manaakitanga, we can’t wait to see you.” The team at Rutherford Hotel Nelson is dedicated to excellence in service. Through commitment to their people, they aim to exceed expectations and create an atmosphere where guests can be somewhere special. Open Monday – Sunday, 4pm – 11pm. Port O’Call Bar, Level 2, Rutherford Hotel Nelson. Keep an eye out on Rutherford Hotel Nelson’s social media pages for exciting new events to be announced later in the year.

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Lyn Mayes says the recycling scheme will collect around 1000 tonnes of soft plastic by the end of the year. Photo: Supplied.

Award encouraging women’s education

ANNE HARDIE

Trying to study full time with the financial pressures of raising a family of four was a stressful time for Julia Grigg and receiving a Nelson Soroptimist Education Trust award eased both the financial and emotional pressures.

The trust offers up to 20 awards annually of about $1,500 each to women and girls who are enrolled in full time or part-time tertiary study or apprenticeship.

For Julia, study was a long haul. She studied psychology parttime for seven years, on and off, with young children, and she describes it as “really horrible” due to the pressures it imposed on the family.

Julia and her husband Garrett had decided to get married after three children, so all the children could be in the photo. Then number four came along, adding morning sickness, postnatal depression and a sick baby into the challenges for studying, so study plans were put on hold.

In 2015 she decided to take the plunge and study full-time at NMIT, which meant Garrett working long hours to support the family on one income for the next three years. It was tough, she

says.

In her third year she applied for the trust’s Janice Neame Scholarship and the money relieved that pressure. It meant she could get car repairs that were needed to get a warrant of fitness and it paid for some of the essential childcare so she could study.

“It helped me with financial stress which gave me time to sit down and focus on how to get my car

warranted and cart my kids around and be able to study to give them a better life.”

The award provided more than just the financial assistance though, she says. It relieved the emotional stress that went handin-hand with financial stress and it gave her a boost in confidence.

“It was acknowledgement I was on the right path and had support behind me. I was part of a

Four helicopters fight scrub fire near Maruia

Four helicopters were needed to fight a vegetation fire between Springs Junction and Murchison which started at 11am on Monday.

The fire, which initially covered four hectares, had spread to between 15 and 20 hectares by Tuesday morning.

Helicopters were called in for a second day on Tuesday to try and bring the blaze under control.

Fire and Emergency shift manager Daryl Ball said on Tuesday morning that three ground

crews were on scene as well as the helicopters. The fire was still classed as not contained on Tuesday morning.

The fire, on the edge of SH65 near Neilson Flat, had steep hills on both sides of the road but was alight on the western side of the higway.

Initially crews put a helicopter on standby, but it became clear as soon as they arrived at the scene that more than one would need to respond.

Daryl said the the fire had

“more or less kicked off in the same spot” on Tuesday morning.

The highway was inititally closed on Monday but was opened to one lane later in the day.

It remained at one lane on Tuesday as the highway is “relatively narrow” at the area and fire appliances needed to park on the side of the road.

Daryl said a fire investigator, air support and an executive for general control of the site had been flown in on Tuesday.

community. It gave me that feelgood feeling. That was the biggest thing.”

Julia graduated at the end of 2018 with a Paetahi Tumu Korero Bachelor of Counselling and today she has her own business, Julia Grigg Counselling. “My passion is working with women who have experienced domestic violence and sexual assault.”

She says the Soroptimist award helped her reach her goal.

Soroptimist International Nelson member Barbara Dicker says the awards provides funding for financial hardship to applicants from a variety of backgrounds. Many of the applicants are solo parents, but it is also aimed at school leavers who miss out on other scholarships and will struggle financially through their studies.

She says applicants often find it hard to write about their financial hardship on the application form and why they need the money, but anyone applying has similar challenges.

“They can find it embarrassing, but we have to work out their hardship. That’s why a good referee is important.”

Applications for the awards close on January 31.

Soroptimist International is a global volunteer movement working to transform the lives of women and girls.

In Nelson, it gathers much of its funding from hiring out the gowns, hoods and regalia for graduation ceremonies throughout the region. Last year it also raised $20,000 for Ukraine from the sale of peony tubers.

Soroptimist International member Barbara Dicker (left) and award recipient Julia Grigg. Photo: Anne Hardie.

The fire on SH65 had spread to cover between 15 and 20 hectares on Tuesday morning. Photo: Supplied.

Just a friendly reminder that the Free Sachet Roll Promotion comes to an end from the 31st January 2023. Starting from February 1st, the advertised cost of $10 a month will start.

This great price is all inclusive - it covers all $5 prescription charges for the year plus the monthly sachet packing. It also allows you to spread your costs over the year by for you and for your husband/wife/partner who is included even if they do not have their medicines sachet packed.

Another option is a one-off annual discounted rate of $100 if you would prefer to pay in advance as a single payment.

Confusion over name ‘New Zealand’

Forty years ago, I took the first of several trips to the United States, and although attitudes and perceptions have changed over the period, I am frequently embarrassed when listening to New Zealanders with the belief that everyone should know where in the world New Zealand is. On my first trip, when talking casually with people, (particularly on the East Coast of the US), I was often asked by the ever-generous Yanks, who were always ready to communicate, - “Where’re you from”? Because of my ignorance at the time, I would often reply with the usual Kiwi quip “ I come from New Zealand, do you know where that is?” It was surprising to find that a few knew the answer but frequently they would say something like “ Yeah, it’s up north somewhere”. This response often had the effect (I’m ashamed to say) of me thinking there’s something wrong with their education that they don’t know where I’ve come from or perhaps I’m missing something. Missing something alright! On returning home some months later. I decided to do a bit of study to try and find out why I had encountered this puzzling issue. My first thought was to look in the index of my

trusty Readers Digest World Atlas for anything starting with Z . This was a good move, as I immediately discovered not just New Zealand but four others either spelt the same way or with a double ee (Zeeland). On further investigation, it soon became clear as to why I had been puzzled by the responses in the States. In Michigan there is a Zeeland and in New Brunswick, Canada, there is a Zealand. What a great lesson this was for me and hopefully anyone else reading this story will find it helpful to avoid looking silly when visiting other places. Of course, as most New Zealanders know, the story doesn’t stop here . Abel Tasman was responsible for naming our country New Zealand after his home land, Zeeland, which according to Google was anglicised to Zealand, but although my research told me of a Zealand in Denmark, I wasn’t aware until after very recently watching a documentary on Denmark that the city of Copenhagen is situated on the island of ZEALAND. The origin of the name is of considerable importance. According to Google again, the meaning of Zealand is ‘sea land’ which comes from the Danish word ‘sjaelland’. A similar word can also be found in the German language where ‘see’ means lake

and ‘land ‘means ‘country’. This research and historic meaning of our county’s name gives convincing reasons why it is appropriate. ‘Land by the sea’ has a pleasant ring about it ‘ land of the long white cloud’ gives the impression that we are shrouded in myth, mystery and ignorance. Come to think of it, perhaps we are. More the point – I will be better prepared next time I go to the States.

Kerry Neal

100 hours spent tidying Tāhunanui cycleway

You know, in slightly bigger cities in NZ I see people paid to do this type of work.

Nelson City Council you need to setup an entirely new subdivision of Nelmac to do this stuff and the roundabouts.

Danny Oliver

Did anyone take him a coffee or lunch? That’s real appreciation.

Au

Rene

Good on you Alastair! Your tireless work around Nelson and Nelson College is remarkable. About time you got some recognition for it.

Nicola Padilla

Have your say: sara@topsouthmedia.co.nz facebook.com/nelsonweekly

Great work Alastair, that sand was VERY tricky to cycle through before you kept the track clean.

Gordon

Curnow

Thank you so very much. Wonderful man who I met working on the cycle way when on my mobility scooter.

Dorothy Brewer

I saw him there the other day and had a great chat. What an awesome person.

Kate Westrupp

Well done Al. Top effort giving up all that time for the communityyet again!

Philip Barnes

181-year spelling mistake causing a stir

What’s the big deal...just do it! Emano Street to Te Manu Street.

Glenys Stratford

Also, should be an information board directed in the Victory Square area of all the history. Brilliant work Moetu, Matt and Harvey.

Karen Simeon

I like Te Manu and the story that goes with it.

Mark French

This is a good thing for our community, because it provides an opportunity to look at our past and rectify the ‘administrative errors” of the past. It principally allows us to recognise the past and acknowledge those who were pillars of our region. Emano means nothing to nobodies....read that again before you reply. Te Manu has meaning and mana. If you don’t know what that means, look it up. Kua oti!

Kahu PakiPaki

Long overdue. Change it to its rightful name and honour the person it should be named after.

Joy Mather

LOCALLY OWNED & OPERATED

Located in Tahuna, Nelson Brake Services Ltd has been locally owned and operated by Quentin Harwood and Craig Hughes since 1999. There are two parts to the business – Nelson Brake Services and Muritai Service Centre. The company offers general garage services such as warrants, lubes, tyres, repairs, etc. The Nelson Brake Services team are all qualified, experienced mechanics who are also brake specialists. They offer a variety of services including hose manufacturing, flywheel machining, disc machining, drum machining, rebonding, relining, servo and cycliner overhauling, honing and polishing, resleeving, cable making and brake pipe manufacturing. Nelson Brake Services also does vehicle testing, modifications and tune-ups. The Muritai Service centre offers a full workshop service and team is experienced in car repairs, maintenance and WOFs for cars, light commercials, motorcycles and trailers. The company also sells batteries, tyres, brake parts and are the Nelson agents for Exedy clutches.

This summer, why not book your car in for a check-up at Nelson Brake Services? If it needs some repair work done, they can provide quality parts and workmanship. To making a booking, phone 546 4749.

Local owner operators of Watersorter Ltd, Mike and Jo, understand firsthand the effects extreme weather conditions (Nelson drought) and natural disasters (Christchurch earthquakes) can have on valuable water supply to the home. Based in Nelson, Watersorter Ltd offers domestic rainwater tank supply and installation solutions, servicing the Nelson and Tasman regions at a great competitive rate. “Water is a necessity. The day you turn on the tap and nothing comes out will be the day you’re glad you had a Rainwater Tank installed.” With obligation-free quotes, Mike says doing an initial walk-through with potential clients is the best way to ensure an easy cost-effective rainwater tank installation. “A walk around is best as we have experience on where and how the tank will be best sited. Installation can be quite complex so this decision can be quite daunting for many.” A leaf catcher and/or first flush diverter can improve water quality and can be installed as an optional extra at a reasonably low cost if required.” Also, take advantage of the ‘low interest, clean energy government loans’ available for this kind of investment. Contact Mike on 027 2633 969 or email mike@watersorter.co.nz to discuss your water saving needs. www.watersorter.co.nz.

It’s a good feeling to know that they have been helping Nelsons locals sleep well for 35 years, and Nelson Beds director Dave Bary says it helps him sleep easier at night too! When Dave says he ‘sells sleep,’ he isn’t kidding. Time after time his happy and well-rested customers come in and tell him how great his beds are. And they don’t hesitate to recommend them to all their friends. ‘We stand out from the rest. Our beds are designed and built right here in Nelson using high quality materials, and every bed is custommade to suit your own requirements.” Pop in and have a chat to Dave if you are looking for a bed and he will guide you through the options to find the perfect match, whether it’s for home, or a specialty one for your caravan, motor home, truck or boat. Beds can be custom-made and you will be surprised at how affordable they are.

Dave’s ancestors ran the general store in Renwicktown in 1880, and his business is founded on a long history of dedication to the region and generations of happy customers. He says it isn’t rocket science. “Great service, great products, great follow-up care – that’s the successful formula for any long-standing business.”

Never compromising on offering a quality tyre service. A well-known stalwart in the tyre industry, John McNaught, brings his 38 years of experience in the industry to his new family business, Goodyear Autocare Nelson on St Vincent Street.

Well respected for his product knowledge and ability to be straight up, John and his team will only offer the right product for the right vehicle. “We thrive on being honest, people trust us and if I wouldn’t run it on my daughter's car, then I won’t recommend it. We want people to be safer on the roads. There are over 100 different tyre brands currently on the market – but not all of them are safe.”

Servicing all of your tyre and wheel needs, Goodyear Autocare Nelson are also able to help with suspension, wheel alignment, mag wheels and battery requirements and are dedicated to finding the perfect fit for your vehicle.

“We are a Goodyear licensee, but we also buy, sell and stock other trusted brands. Our daily prices are spot on, and we offer competitive pricing. Visit John and the friendly team at 133 St Vincent St, or contact John on sales@goodyearnelson.co.nz or call 03 922 9494.

LOCALLY OWNED & OPERATED

Print and Tech owner Phil McManus is an authorised reseller for Brother and Konica Minolta. He takes the time and pain out of printer servicing and maintenance.

“Together, Brother and PRINT AND TECH conduct a full audit of your business to understand your unique printing needs. We then recommend a tailored solution that’s proven to lessen costs and increase productivity within your business. Brother provides a fit-for-purpose service that ensures the right devices are used by the right people.”

“Our contracts have fair terms with all costs and extra charges disclosed up front. This enables less complex contracts and more transparency. You know exactly what you’re getting – a fair and transparent service with no surprises.”

Brother is Toitū carboNZero certified. “Our solutions are designed to help your business print more sustainably, so you only use what you need. Our comprehensive recycling programme means it’s free to recycle old hardware and consumables.” To learn more, contact Phil at PRINT AND TECH today. 0274 357 357 or email phil@printandtech.co.nz

Proud locally owned automotive business Dollarsave Auto (DS Auto) has been trading and fixing vehicles at its Haven Rd site for almost 30 years. Owner-operators Derryl and Tanja Henman say the team at DS Auto ‘cover it all’, providing customers with top-quality auto services to all makes and models, from Fiats to Ferraris, and a great range of car sales and rentals, caravans and trailers. DS Auto also have a fully-equipped workshop housing the latest machinery and the team also specialise in selling unique automobiles such as classic cars, range rovers and even corvettes. “Additionally, we are still very active in importing caravans and vehicles from UK and USA.” “Being family-operated we tend to share the family sense with our customers and staff members,” says Derryl. “We strive to give the best service possible, and we hope to see our business grow for a further 30 years!” Tanja is the customers main point of contact, keeping people on the ball with their warrants, and in recent years their son Tom joined the business as a qualified auto technician working on a wide range of vehicles. “We are a family-owned and operated business,” says Tanja. “And we believe wholeheartedly in supporting local.”

Longstanding business that cares about the community

Located at our beautiful port, Trafalgar Painting Ltd is a company which enjoys giving back to the community. Locally owned and operated, the long-standing business offers a diverse range of services to Nelson’s marine, industrial and commercial sectors. Trafalgar Painting is co-owned by Joe Szentpeteri (Managing Director), Mark Sellars, and Nathan Towns, who employ a skilled and diverse team of staff as well as unskilled labourers who receive on-the-job training.

Joe is proud to have members of his family working alongside him in the business. “My wife Raewyn is the administration manager and my daughter Jessica is the Health and Safety Officer.” When Joe and his family returned to Nelson over 20 years ago, he says they had ‘no money,’ ‘were living on the breadline,’ and ‘relied on help from the community’ to get them through the formative years.

“Our children went to Victory School; we couldn’t afford to pay school fees; it was a tough time,” says Joe. “But as the years progressed, Trafalgar Painting took off, so we have been able to give back and put a lot of sponsorship in place and have done lots of things like painting netball courts for free for Hampden Street School.” Joe says they have also paid to have basketball and netball hoops replaced; things like that. “So, for me, the rewarding thing about being locally owned and operated is being able to give back to the community.”

In case you haven’t noticed, Trafalgar Painting has a whole new look, having won a $15,000 dollar grant from Z Fuel after entering a competition to win a business makeover. “It’s been great; we were able to completely rebrand our vehicles and signage and buy new tee-shirts.” Drawing on 30 plus years’ experience in the painting industry and 19 years in asbestos abatement work, Trafalgar Painting’s dedicated team of 25 aim to leave a positive, lasting impression with its clients.

“We are the main contractors to the marine division at Port Nelson for companies like Talleys and Sealord; we look after their vessels and their land-based stuff,” says Joe. “The other half of our business is asbestos removal through the commercial, industrial and residential sectors.

slogan is: ‘We are saving lives one job at a time.’

Outstanding opportunity on Tāhunanui Drive

Residential or commercial? Investment or development? There are plenty of options for this 750 square metre section on busy Tāhunanui Drive. Great for business exposure.

Zoned residential, but with consent for commercial use, this property is currently used as office space and leased for at least another two years. With immediate income, it gives you time to decide your next move.

The section is big enough for a potential residential development or it could continue to be used as an office. Located across the road from the Tool Shed and next to a motel, this is a desirable section in Nelson’s seaside suburb. To find out more, call Bevan or Liam today.

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Dog massage comes to Nelson

KATE RUSSELL

When vet nurse Jo Pilcher starts giving her 11-year-old dog Frank a massage, he instantly relaxes.

Jo is a canine massage thearapist and has started what is believed to be the first therapeutic massage service for dogs in Nelson, at Halifax Vets.

Jo says massage therapy is complimentary to vet care and can help dogs with muscle relaxation, circulation, and lymphatic flow which in turn can reduce pain.

“The majority are older dogs, where physical activity might

not be quite what it used to.”

Jo says it was Frank that got her interested in dog massage therapy.

“I’ve been a vet nurse for quite a few years and have always had an interest in complimentary treatments.

“When Frank started getting older, it sort of pushed me into doing it.”

For some of her patients, the benefits are clear to see.

“I had a dog in the other day for a visit and he was a bit anxious. He was a little bit wary of me but by the end of it he had a big smile on his face, panting.”

Jo says the therapy is completely dog led.

“There is no restraining or holding them down - dogs choose to participate and there can sometime be a bit of stopping and starting. A large part of it is building trust with the dog.”

She offers a ‘goodwill’ service for anxious dogs, where owners can pop in with the dog for ten minutes so they can suss it all out before extending the sessions. Jo says massage isn’t suited to every dog, though.

“They should get a vet check first to recommend the treatment.”

Stay safe around power lines when doing jobs at your place

If you’re catching up on home maintenance but working around electricity, there are a few things to watch out for. Any work around electricity lines can be dangerous. Here are some important tips to help you stay safe while you do common jobs around your property.

POWER LINES SAFETY FOR OUTDOOR MAINTENANCE

If you’re checking or cleaning gutters and downpipes, painting the roof or eaves, or doing a job anywhere near the connection of the power lines to your house, it’s important to know what to do to stay safe.

Sometimes the power line can cross your property and drop quite low or go across other structures such as a garage or a shed. Be aware of the location of the service line to your home when you’re planning how to do a job.

If you’re planting trees, building fences or doing jobs on something tall in your driveway, it’s always important to look up and around you to see where power lines are and keep away from them.

If you need to work near your service line, you can temporarily disconnect the power for safety. The safety disconnection service can be provided by one of Network Tasman’s approved contractors, listed on our website at www.networktasman.co.nz/new-connections

WASHING WALLS NEAR METER BOXES

Remember, water and electricity don’t mix. So if you’re water blasting your external walls keep away from the meter box. Water inside the meter box can cause problems.

TREE TRIMMING AROUND LINES

Be aware of the danger of trees coming into contact with the service line that goes from power poles on the street to your property. If you think your trees are getting too close to the line, then it’s important to get the right advice and help to trim them back.

Option 1: You can contact a network trained arborist to take care of the work as they’re trained to carry out this work safely. There is a list of network trained arborists on our website (visit www.networktasman.co.nz/staysafe/trees-andpowerlines)

Option 2: Option 2: The power can be temporarily disconnected using the safety disconnection service so you or your contractor (e.g. a gardener) can do the work safely (visit www.networktasman.co.nz/staysafe/smart-thinking)

If you have a question you can email the specialists in our team at trees@networktasman.co.nz. We’re happy to provide advice to help keep you safe.

Satya Bella wowed the audience during the final act of her show at the Nelson Buskers Festival when she performed with a flaming hula hoop while she spun around in a Cyr wheel at the same time. Satya is the only person in the world to do this stunt. The festival ran for four days from Thursday 19 to Sunday 22 January, with performances being held on Trafalgar Street, at the Boathouse, and at Māpua Wharf. Other acts included danger juggle Logy on Fire, acrobat and contortionist Anna Krazy, funny man Fraser Hooper, and visual comedian Davide Fontana.

Photo: Max Frethey.

Vet nurse at Halifax Vets, Jo Pilcher, gives her dog Frank a massage. Photo: Kate Russell.

Tasman Athletes race onto the podiums

JACK MALCOLM

Tasman representatives from Nelson, Richmond and Marlborough Athletics clubs have returned from the Colgate Games with a swag of medals around their necks.

More than 50 medals were awarded to local athletes across 35 different events from both the North and South Island editions, held in Timaru and Whanganui.

The Colgate Games is the biggest junior athletics event in the country, with more than 1000 sevento-14-year-olds from 62 clubs in attendance across the two events.

Athletics Richmond’s Bradley Kershaw, 12, won seven golds from eight medals, including the 100m, 200m and 400m sprints at both North and South Island events.

Athletics Nelson’s 14-year-old Molly McManus won the South Island 80m hurdles and was awarded the Nick Willis Scholarship.

Three Athletics Nelson representatives made the South Island 80m hurdles in grade 13, with Oran Sim winning silver and Marlin Brown bronze, while every Athletics Richmond representative saw personal bests, including some by over a minute. Thirteen-year-old Richmond sprinter Rhian Douglas won his

grade’s 100m and 200m sprints across both events, and 13-yearold Bella Cain-Townley ran a sub-five minute 1500m in Timaru to earn silver.

Rhian also won the South Island 4x100 for Richmond alongside Bradley, Joel Bascand and Ryan Quin, while also placing fifth and sixth in the shot put across the two events despite saying he only entered to fill time and expected to come last.

He says, having a “great coach” has been the key to unlocking their success.

“Everyone seemed to do so well.” Bradley also won the North Island long jump and came second in the South Island shot put, while Ludvig Persson won the grade 11 shot put and discus across both events and the South Island high jump.

It’s one of the best local results in recent memory, says Tasman Athletics Childrens’ Committee president and Athletics Nelson committee member Vanessa Tappenden.

“In my experience, it’s more (medals) than we’ve ever had.

“We’re a small centre, but we always seem to punch well above our weight.”

She says the culture that the clubs have built together has been a strong driving factor in their success. While there is still an interclub rivalry, all three of the local clubs in attendance, Nelson, Richmond and Marlborough, sat next to each other.

“While they’re in different clubs, they all go to school together and know each other.

“It’s such a great group of kids.”

Nelson coach Mike Beever says

it was awesome to have all of the clubs standing together cheering along the local athletes.

Having started coaching in the last year, he says you never know what’s going to happen when you take athletes to compete on the national stage.

“It can be a real eye opener when you get to these events. You can be the top dog at regionals and then you get to these national events and everyone’s so good.

“But, we’re blessed with amazing facilities. . . (and) in Nelson we’ve got four or five really good, national level, coaches covering all the different events.”

Vannessa says the culture they’ve been building has also started to flourish, with the success of their more senior members filtering through as inspiration for the younger athletes.

They’ve also seen a big response to moving their emphasis towards self-improvement and individual achievements while still making it a fun environment instead of focusing on medals and results.

“That’s why we have a personalbest cup. Otherwise, it’s the same kids winning everything all the time.”

Results and live coverage from the Colgate Games can be found on the Nelson Children’s Athletics Facebook.

Super Saloons sizzle at speedway

JODY SCOTT

The AT Electrical Xtreme Super Saloon Series finished its first edition at Milestone Homes Top of the South Speedway on Saturday

night. The 10-day, 5 round series saw a hearty crowd gather to see the best drivers in NZ compete before they head south for their NZ Title in Dunedin in a few weeks. The Super Saloons have been light on meetings in Nelson due to numbers. However, locals Ian Burson, Dave Manera and series sponsor Campbell McManaway joined 30+ other drivers to compete two nights in Christchurch, then Greymouth, Blenheim and Nelson. Ian Burson was

competing in the ex-1nz machine while he waits on engine parts from the U.S. Campbell McManaway recently purchased a new Stealth chassis while Dave Manera was returning after a year off. All three made the feature race in Nelson with McManaway finishing 4th, Burson 10th and Manera 14th. They then return to Nelson to compete in the South Island title on February 25th. Cromwell’s Ray Stewart had the spill of the night, ending upside down in the heats while sitting in the top 5 overall, the incident

ending his series ambitions. The Youth Ministocks ran their club champs. Speedster Callum Russ, having his final meeting at home before aging out of Youth, was locked on points with Jack Burson going into the final heat. Both are heading to Rotorua in a few weeks to contest Ministock in Paradise. It was Burson who had a better grid for the final race, but Russ took the win by a mere 1 second over Burson to end his final home race with the club title. Deegan Broker finished 3rd overall after his fastest lap was

just enough to head him off from Luke Higgins after both were tied on points.

Jack Rarity picked up the Stock Car Hit to Pass trophy. The numbers also continue to grow in the Stock Car class with some big meetings coming up. The TQs were light on numbers with some away at the South Island title, Cameron McKenzie winning all three races. A welcome return to the Sidecars for Adie Drake who finished second with partner Samuel Kingsbury, behind Brent Steer and Wade Thorn who went undefeated for the night. There was a parade for new 3nz Steve Soper, the rest of the title-contending cars followed Soper as he acknowledged the support of the other drivers to get him over the line. The S.I. Super Saloon title is likely to be boosted by some North Island cars staying down after the NZ Championship, while Ian Burson’s final season is on hold.

Super Saloons take to the track on Saturday night for the deciding race of the Xtreme series. Photo: Rebecca Connor-Maling.

Bradley Kershaw (12), Molly McManus (14), Bella Cain-Townley (13) and Rhian Douglas (13) were a major part in bringing home 50 medals from the Colgate Games for local athletics clubs. Photo: Jack Malcolm.

Maadi rowers in it for long haul

JACK MALCOLM

Nelson Rowing Club members were up at the crack of dawn over the weekend as they started a trip to Karapiro on Saturday.

The team, consisting of students from across the region, were fundraising for the Maadi Cup by rowing the 701km they will have to travel later this year for the premier high school event.

Seven erg rowing machines were set up in a business space on Trafalgar Street, with teams racing over 100km each to raise money and for bragging rights.

Club captain Julie Johnson says it’s a significant cost to the club to take such a big team of about 50 athletes to the North Island, having to rent a bus for the two days of

travel each way.

The day also acted as a training day for the rowers as they prepared for the South Island Club Champs in Twizel this weekend.

Speaking as the rowers crossed the halfway point on their journey, Julie joked that they had just made it to Bulls to stop off for a cup of coffee and had been tracking well to meet their goal.

“There’s five to seven in each team, and some have our coxswain, who don’t normally row, in them.

“Most of the time it’s been fiveto-10 [minute] stints each, but some of the boys have been getting on and busting out the kms.”

She says it was awesome to see the support from other club members coming down to lend a hand and help put

some numbers on the board.

“We’ve had a few older rowers come back. A few parents have put on some kms, and a couple of masters have just been on.”

While it hadn’t been planned as a race, the seven teams had been matched evenly, and their competitiveness had taken hold as they looked to be the first across the finish line.

In between switching out rowers, someone would continue to use the machine while standing to eke out every metre they could.

“They were all a bit nervous, having never done it before, but they’re starting to get into it,” says Julie.

Any support for their Maadi Cup campaign would be greatly appreciated, with the club also holding raffles and accepting donations.

Missed chances cost Central Districts

JACK MALCOLM

It was a weekend to forget for Central Districts as they lost all three of their local matches at Saxton Oval.

It was the first time the teams have played on their local home turf in years, with the Stags’ last local game in 2017 and the Hinds having their first-ever T20 at the ground.

Saturday saw fans pack into the ground for a doubleheader of Super Smash T20 action against Otago under the sweltering sun in what was billed to be a blockbuster day of cricket.

Local-based Claudia Green found herself in action early in the second innings of their game, finding the first breakthrough in the fifth over to slow the run chase down after they posted 130/9.

The wicket slowed down Otago’s rapid run-rate and got CD back into the game, with right-arm medium pacer Rosemary Mair also contributing as she went for just 13 runs from three overs as they looked to plug up the scoring.

Unfortunately, the Sparks’ early damage paid dividends as the game entered the business end as they tracked towards victory.

Three late wickets in consecutive overs breathed some life back into the home side, but it was too little too late as Otago needed eight runs from the second to last over and found the boundary twice with a six to win it.

Local Kate Gaging also made her debut, making four runs before she was bowled but still holding local bragging rights over Claudia, who made one before being run out.

Claudia finished with one wicket from her three overs, while Kate would redeem an early drop in the field with two catches at the death.

In the men’s game, local Josh Clark-

son didn’t get any birthday luck as he was dismissed for five with a runout at the non-striker’s end as the Stags lost by three runs.

Having been the second-leading run scorer in the competition coming into the game, Josh was clearly disappointed as he exited the field.

Chasing what seemed to be an under-par 166 from the Volts, the Stags had come out strong early and looked to be racing to an easy win before their run rate started to slow.

Consistent wickets saw them unable to establish a partnership before Matt Bacon stunned the home crowd with four wickets in the last three overs, including an incredible diving caught and bowled, to take the game from the Stags by the antlers.

GENERATIONS

Families

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He and wife, Emily, had five sons and six daughters. In 1863 he established a bakehouse in Hardy

Generations of Nelson presents Snippets of History

in Nelson’s early settlement were often large - a hedge against child deaths. Baker John Anstice arrived in 1854.

and extended to cottages and stables, as well as a shop at Hope. Emily died in 1884. In 1886 he married widow Sophia King aged 37. Sophia already had a son and two daughters and bore John two more sons.

John Anstice

Nelson Rowing Club's Thomas Goode cheers on Peter Gould as he digs deep to keep up the pace as the teams finished their combined 700km of rowing in just under seven hours on Saturday. Photo: Jack Malcolm.

Local-based Claudia Green found the key breakthrough in the dangerous Otago Sparks first wicket partnership during their Super Smash T20 match.

Photo: Evan Barnes/Shuttersport.

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Life-time catch

DALE GILES

I had a message from a friend Tuesday night asking if I would like to join him for a night fish out in the Tasman Bay. Tides and weather were in our favour so I had no reason to pass on the opportunity and it paid off. I loaded up the truck with my fishing gear and headed for the Nelson ramp to meet Jeremy.

We set off and thought we would try for a trawl for a kingfish first but to our surprise it was like a highway along the Boulder Bank with boats trawling back and forth.

We waited for the slack tides to change to anchor up and go for a snapper.

It wasn’t long until Jeremy had his first fish hooked that put up a good fight. I was yet to land my first snapper and wondering

if it would happen as all the action was happening on the opposite side of the boat.

Around 9:30pm I heard my reel start to scream and the line was peeling out I knew that it was a big fish and had to play it well to land it.

When I finally got it within two metres of the boat I thought it was a big snapper but to my delight I had caught one of the biggest trevally’s I have ever seen.

The excitement continued as the fish kept making runs as it got it closer to the boat.

I was able to land the fish and we celebrated with a high five. We are so lucky to have such amazing fishing on our doorstep in Tasman Bay.

Tackle

Eyebright Mile sees return winners

PETER GIBBS

The 38th Eyebright Mile on Sunday was a race for the old hands, with Harrison Dean recording his fourth win and Christina Harris her second.

Conditions were perfect for race two of the Rylock Endurance Series, but the 76th competitors faced an incoming tide for the first half of the 2km course between the Nelson Yacht Club and the beach.

Most swimmers chose a line close to Rocks Rd, where the current was marginally less, fanning out across the harbour once they passed the Richardson St steps. At this point another small group of swimmers started the short course of 1300m to the beach.

Harrison, who first won the race as a teenager in 2007, slowly increased his lead and jogged up on to the beach in 27 minutes 30 seconds, with one-minute gaps back to Terry Bone, Hamish Neill and Matt Hansen.

Robert Sheridan was fifth, having one of his best seasons yet, despite not training.

Christina Harris is like a vintage port, continuing to mature into her 60th year as she finished in just under 32 minutes, nearly three minutes ahead of Kerry Mathieson.

Jude Vincent and Wendy Healey, both swimming without wetsuits, crossed the line together to share the third women’s spot.

Georgina Pahl, Susannah Peckham and Ana Narvaez took the first three places in the short race.

Sixty year old Christina Harris recorded her second Eyebright Mile win on Sunday, finishing with a time of 32 minutes. Photo: Jan Thompson.

Race three in the Rylock Endurance series is the 3.8km Ironman Challenge on February 19. Racing continues in the Thursday night series until mid-April.

Full details at nelsonseaswims.co.nz.

time,

used: Shimano Saragossa Reel+ Backbone Rod, Black Magic Snapper Snacks Super Lumo.

Dale’s trevally was officially measured at 72.5cm, weighing in at 15lbs.

Speed skaters Mikaela Macdonald, Cooper Hopkins, Monique Hopkins and Emily Olthof travelled to Palmerston North for the 2023 New Zealand Roller Sports National Championships to bring in the New Year with some new silverware. Cooper won the 3km juvenile boys with a record 6:57.73

while Mikaela won the 42km marathon as the club took home 13 medals over the road, flat track and marathon competitions.

Photo: Jack Malcolm.

Community Notices

MONDAY

YOGA for people who have or have had cancer. Monday morning, afternoons, and Tuesday evenings. Register info@cancernelson. org.nz or Ph: 539 1137

FITNESS & FRESH AIR FREE supervised exercise sessions for seniors. Mon Saxton & Thurs Tāhunanui, 12pm. 30 mins walk & learn to use the outdoor exercise equipment safely. Ph: Ange 021 790 415.

PHILOSOPHY CLUB meets 2nd & 4th Mon of the month. 10am, Melrose House. Continuing with "How do you know if you're really real?" Ph: Zoe 027 974 1758.

INTRODUCTION TO ZEN BUDDHISM Beginner Instruction available Mon evenings at our Nelson Centre. Learn how to meditate the Zen way. Ph: Gwitha, 021 1218 133 for information. Mountains and Rivers Affiliate Nelson.

TUESDAY

NELSON CREATIVE FIBRE GROUP Welcome you to friendly fibre craft meetings. Meetings are on the 2nd and 4th Tues monthly 9.30am in the Jaycees room Founders Park. $2 for members, $4 for non-members. Ph: Lesley 576 5654.

NELSON 50+ WALKING GROUP Tues 31 Jan. Meet 10am at Marsden Valley Cemetery. Marsden Valley Weir Walk. BYO lunch. Ph: Maree 021 165 2855.

COFFEE & CROSS Want to talk to someone about God, church, Jesus? No catch - join me for coffee at YAZA, 11-12 Tues. I'll listen. Rev. Gordon, wearing a Cross & Collar.

STOKE INDOOR BOWLS CLUB meet Tues 7pm, Warnes Stadium, Songer St. New members welcome. Please wear flat-soled shoes. Ph Lynn 547 7112.

OVER FIFTIES SOCIAL GROUP Tues 1.30-3.30pm, 238 Vanguard St. Rummikub, 500, scrabble, crafts and chat. Afternoon tea provided. Ph: Jan on 546 9057 or 027 4577 955, or Grace on 027 310 9975.

WEDNESDAY

COMMUNITY SING A LONG recommences Wed 1 Feb, 1.30pm. Stoke Methodist Hall 94 Neale Ave. Afternoon tea. Gold coin donation for Nelson Hospital Chaplaincy. All Welcome.

BETTER BREATHERS CLASS is now on! Wed 1-2pm. Reformed Church, 15 Burrough Pl, Enner Glynn. $5 per class. Ph: Sue at the Nelson Asthma Society 03 544 1562 or E:asthma.nelson@xtra. co.nz

INDOOR BOWLS - Come and join us for social indoor bowls and a cuppa every Wed and Fri afternoon 1.15 - 4pm. Beginners welcome. Trafalgar Street Hall. Ph: 547 6066 or 027 497 9330.

CENTRAL GARDEN CLUB - Meet second Wed of month 1.30pm at the Methodist Church Hall, Neale Ave, Stoke. Guest Speakers and Afternoon tea. New members most welcome. Ph: Bob or Lynn, 541 8468.

SING YOURSELF WELL – Wed, 10-11am. Age Concern Nelson Tasman Nelson Office. 18 Bridge Street, Nelson. A fun and relaxed singing group where the focus is on wellbeing. You don’t need to be a great singer to join. $3 per session. Ph Marnie 544 7624 ext 5.

THURSDAY

MUMS & BUBS Walking Group Thurs 9.30-10.30am, Victory Community Centre. A weather dependent walk for Mums and Bubs around our local community. Dads, Opas, Nanas & their Bubs are welcome too! Led by volunteer Emma, these short hikoi will start at the Community Centre and probably end up at one of our local parks or back at the Centre for a brew! Cost: Free!

FOSTER CARE INFORMATION EVENING Thurs 9 Feb, 7pm. Interested in becoming a Foster Parent? Come find out about our Christian Foster Care programme. Light supper will be provided. 10D Kotua Place, Stoke. RSVP Mika at Open Home Foundation 027 461 0497 or mika.ito@ohf.org.nz

COMMUNITY BOOK GROUP First Thurs of the month booking of the boardroom. Tāhunanui Community Hub. Contact Nathalie

DEADLINE: 10AM FRIDAY

50 WORDS OR LESS BY EMAIL ONLY

SEND TO: myevent@nelsonweekly.co.nz

Berthelin, Ph 021 320 819. E: hortenseb11@gmail.com. $2 pp donation.

NELSON LIONESS - Seeking new members to join our service club. We are very social and active in our community. We meet every 1st and 3rd Thurs of the month. Contact Jillian on 027 278 2743.

NELSON BAYS HARMONY CHORUS - we are a friendly group of women singers who enjoy barbershop style harmonies. Enjoy singing? Why not visit one of our rehearsals? We meet every Thurs evening at Club Waimea. Check out our website www.nelsonharmony.org.nz and/or Ph: Carole, 027 436 0910.

ARE YOU WONDERING what the Bible really has to say? New Weekly Bible Study Night @ Victory Community Centre 7-8pm Thurs All Welcome! Ph: Pastor Janine 021 0266 4608.

NELSON BAYS HARMONY CHORUS - our friendly group of women barbershop singers meets every Thurs evening at Club Waimea. www.nelsonharmony.org.nz and/or Ph: Carole 027 436 0910.

FRIDAY

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

SENIOR 3D FLOW FITNESS WITH COACH D Every Fri 1.00pm. Come join in and improve your health and fitness, including strength, coordination, balance, mobility, and agility. Tāhunanui Community Hub. Ph: 021 411 700. $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.

ART & CRAFT GROUP every Fri. A social art and craft get together for people of all levels and ability. A warm friendly, and welcoming group and a great space for you to create whatever art or craft project you may be working on or wanting to start. Please bring your own materials. E: helenos@xtra.co.nz. $2 per person

DROP IN AND OP SHOP Fri 9am-1pm. St Stephens Community Church, 61 Tāhunanui Dr. Come join us for delicious food, browse through our preloved clothing collection and stay for a chat.

SATURDAY / SUNDAY

NELSON DANCE ALONG Sat 28 Jan. 7.30-11pm. Richmond Town Hall. Plate for Supper, Music by Warren Fenemor. Cost $6.00 per person. Everyone Welcome. Ph: Rosalie Winter 03 538 0133.

BALANCE JIU-JITSU Children's Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu Classes (ages 8-12). Every week, starting 11 Feb, 9am. Confidence, self-defence skills & make new friends. Ph: David 021 169 2748.

GENERAL GROUPS

VOLUNTEERS NEEDED for 1.5 hours on Wed, Thu or Fri either 8.30am or 2.30pm. Assist elderly for pick up and drop off in Presbyterian Support van from Annesbrook. Ph: Maaike 03 265 5224.

THE NEW ZEALAND RED CROSS supports families of refugees as they settle into a new life in Nelson. We are looking for volunteers who would like to be part of the team and make a real difference in somebody’s life. Full training provided and time commitment is very flexible. Text John on 027 223 5972 or migration.volunteers@ redcross.org.nz

BEYOND THE FACE EXHIBITION by Age Concern Nelson Tasman. Until 27 Jan, 9-5pm. Pūtangitangi Greenmeadows. Come along and find out the interesting story behind the face.

ART EXHIBITION - During the month of Jan. In the Art Corner of the Nelson Golf Club Cafe, 38 Bolt Road Tāhunanui. A display of Art Work by three Local Artists, Pat Reid, Claire Dowson and Glenis Ambrose, Open to the public daily.

BREAST CANCER SUPPORT GROUP. Cancer Society Nelson 102 Hardy Street, if you have or have had breast cancer come along to this friendly atmosphere. Register 539 1137 or info@cancernelson.org.nz.

SURVIVORS AND THRIVERS If you have or have had cancer, supporting someone with cancer come and meet others in this

friendly atmosphere. Register info@cancernelson.org.nz or P: 539 1137 for details.

KIDS YOGA 6-12 years old in bright new studio in Tahuna. Book 03 545 8289. info@cancernelson.org.nz or Ph: 539 1137

NELSON HINEMOA CROQUET CLUB Saltwater Lane (off Halifax St, beside squash & tennis courts). Give Croquet a Go: Friendly supportive club, for competition or just fun. Coaching and equipment available. Individuals or groups catered for. Nettie 548 8432 / 027 682 8168 nettiebarrow@gmail.com

ENLIVEN POSITIVE AGEING social and activity groups. Looking for volunteers to help on vans or chat, make tea, help games etc. Ph: Maaike 03 265 5224.

NELSON TASMAN HOSPICE Need volunteers to help in Nelson, Richmond, Motueka and Takaka Hospice Shops. Volunteering is a great chance to meet new people, gain new skills and help your Hospice. Morning or afternoon availability appreciated. Ph: 03 546 3912 or Email Krisca.gould@nelsonhospice.org.nz

GROW Needing help. Use a Program and Method. We are here for your mental health. Koha appreciated. Ph: Patricia 547-6120.

ASTHMA? COPD? Nelson Asthma Society offers a free eightweek Pulmonary Rehab Course - Nelson course in August, and Motueka in November. This course can help you improve your respiratory self-management skills and shortness of breath. Phone your medical centre for a “Pulmonary Rehab course referral” or contact asthma.nelson@xtra.co.nz

CAKE DECORATORS are inviting new members to join. You don't need any skills. Come and learn how to work with fondant, sugar paste and chocolate. Creating flowers, figurines and covering a cake. Ph: Desiree 027 630 2359.

SEEKING VOLUNTEERS to help support Nelson Hospital. This is a social opportunity for people to donate their time to a 3-4 hr shift during the week in a variety of roles. You will be supporting our patients, visitors, whānau and staff while receiving sense of purpose, enjoyment and belonging to a group. Visit www.nmdhb. govt.nz and search ‘volunteering with us’.

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.

New year, new job: 5 steps to landing the job you really want in 2023

New year, New you?

Are you passionate about supporting your own community? If so, consider becoming a Support Worker in the Nelson/Blenheim region!!

What does a Support Worker do?

• Home Management

• Medication administration

• Personal cares (getting clients ready for the day, showering and prepping for their evening routine)

What are the benefits?

• Upskill and get official NZQA qualifications (funded fully by HCNZ)

• Earning from $22.49-$28.25 per hour while caring for various clients in your community.

• Gain valuable experience for NZ’s largest community healthcare provider.

Contact us now at 0800 002 722 ext 89693.

Email: karishma.singh@healthcarenz.co.nz connor.mccrea@healthcarenz.co.nz or apply directly through www.healthcarenz.co.nz

You’re probably familiar with the standard path to finding a new job. Create your resumé, send out applications, hope to hear back, do your best in interviews and go through the offer process. These are important, but there are a few other key steps in the job search that might not be so obvious. And they can make a huge difference to finding the right job for you. Research showed that 50% of Kiwis plan to set themselves a New Year’s resolution in relation to their career for 2023 - but a job change can take time. It’s worth making sure your time and effort lead you to a job that’s satisfying and suits your needs. So, if you want to find a new job in 2023, here are 5 steps to factor into your job search to land the role you really want.

Put the building blocks in place

There might be times you need to find a job fast and so you jump straight into applying. But if you want to make a more considered move, it’s worth some planning first – whether it’s over a few days or weeks. This is about exploring your options then narrowing down what you really want. It

can help to make a list of nonnegotiables: the things you decide a job must involve for you to say ‘yes’. This could include location, schedule, work-life balance, salary or training. Next, research roles and workplaces you’re interested in. Review your career goals or assess your values and see if there are roles that match. You could do a skills assessment, and if there are gaps, look for ways to expand your skills – perhaps through volunteering or a course. It’s also a good time to create a basic resumé and cover letter outline. This will give you a starting point to create tailored versions for each job you apply for.

Practice a positive mindset

A positive outlook can be a big support to your job search, especially through setbacks. Life and careers coach Alex Kingsmill of Upstairs Coaching says it’s a good idea to look for what will keep you feeling motivated during your job search. Try to take something positive from every step along the way, as this will keep you in a resilient headspace, Alex says. Maybe you’ve got

ALLIANCE – SEASONAL TEAM MEMBERS

PRODUCTION WORKERS – VARIOUS SHIFT SYSTEMS AVAILABLE

• Nelson Based (Bolt Road – Tahunanui)

• Living Wage Employer + Overtime Rates

We continue to have vacancies within our manufacturing team and as such we are looking for capable and reliable people who have the work ethic and aptitude to work within our fast-paced environment. Alaron is a great place to work with great step-up opportunities through Production leadership, Quality Assurance and Logistics/Warehousing roles.

You will need to be physically fit, possess a great attitude to work and be able to work alongside your teammates in a positive way. Experience within a manufacturing environment operating machinery would be beneficial, however training will be provided to meet Alaron’s specific manufacturing and quality assurance standards.

Alaron Products is proud to be a living wage employer and for many of our shift systems, we pay well above the living wage (including allowances).

Shifts available:

Monday to Friday: 5.30am to 3.00pm (45 hours)

Monday to Friday: 2.45pm to 12.15am (45 hours and includes allowance)

Sunday to Wednesday: 4.30am to 4.30pm (48 hours and includes allowance)

Thursday to Saturday: 4.30am to 4.30pm (36 hours and includes allowance)

At Alaron we carry out pre-employment medicals and drug and alcohol testing. In return we provide a great work environment with awesome opportunities to grow! We also offer a fantastic health insurance package, which is paid by us, to employees who have worked with us for a year or more and we also provide $5 per day for employees who don’t bring a car to work.

If you are interested in applying for these important roles, please send your CV to hr@alaron.co.nz by 5.00pm, Thursday 16th February 2023.

Are you looking to earn some good money while you learn new skills? Right now, our Nelson plant is gearing up for a big 2022- 2023 season with a number of opportunities available. If you’ve got experience doing the mahi - awesome, give us a shout, but if you’ll be coming in fresh and just keen to learn and earn - that’s good too, we can train you up! We’re recruiting Butchers, Boners, Halal Slaughterers, and Labourers.

Ngā painga - what’s in it for you?

• Butchers: potential to earn an average of $1,365 based on a 40-hour working week, exclusive of overtime

• Boners: potential to earn an average of $1,374 based on a 40-hour working week, exclusive of overtime

• Halal Slaughterers: potential to earn an average of $1,353 based on a 40- hour working week, exclusive of overtime

• Labourers: earn a minimum of $26.50 per hour across a day, inclusive of allowances

• Minimum of 30 hours a week, usually 45 hours a week

• Up to 7 months of full-time seasonal employment

• Upskill yourself with an opportunity to gain NZQA qualifications

• Receive ongoing training and support

• Access to free onsite health services including a nurse, physiotherapist, counsellor

• Access to our free employee assistance programme

- about you

Are you looking for a new career? The best jobs aren’t always in the big cities!

your resumé in better shape than ever. Or perhaps you’ve discovered you can answer a certain interview question well and can take that into your next interview. Use these positives to fend off negative thoughts. Be sure to lean on friends and family or get some professional support if you can.

Open the door for opportunities

Do all you can to proactively find opportunities and direct them your way. Focus on connecting and growing your network.

Talk to people in your industry or the industry you’re interested in. You might be surprised at how willing people are to help and the options they could open up. See if you can meet up for a coffee or try setting up an informational interview. If you’re interested in a particular company or organisation, you could consider contacting them directly.

Boost your interview confidence

If there’s one thing you can do to feel more confident

going into your interview, it’s practice. It might feel strange at first to go through ‘mock’ questions or rehearse what you’ll say. But this practice is essential to providing clear, compelling answers in your interview – and showing the interviewer you’re right for the role. There are plenty of standard interview questions you can prepare for, like the classic ‘tell me about yourself’ or ‘what are your weaknesses’ questions. Think of the industry-specific questions you might be asked and look back to the job ad or selection criteria. Work out the examples you can provide to back up each answer. It’s a good idea to run through questions and answers with a friend, family member or professional if you can. As you go through interviews, reflect on each experience. How did it go well? How could you do better next time?

Consider offers with care

You might feel you have to say ‘yes’ to the first offer you get. But it’s worth reviewing a job offer thor-

oughly to make sure that it’s right for you. Ask yourself – will this job help me achieve my career goals? Will it provide the working environment I’m looking for?

Are the salary and benefits suitable? Look back to your list of non-negotiables. Be ready to review a written offer carefully before you accept the job – and politely decline the offer if you decide it’s not right for you. If you’re ready to land your next role, 2023 could be your year. Make room in your job search for planning, practice, building a positive mindset, seeking out opportunities and considering your wants and needs.

PARTS INTERPRETER NELSON

SAS Autoparts Ltd is one of the largest suppliers of suspension and automotive parts in NZ and considered by many in the trade as Market Leaders in our field. We have 19 branches throughout New Zealand.

THE POSITION:

You will be responsible for:

- Processing incoming sales orders.

- Responding professionally and efficiently to the customer and inter-branch queries, providingeffective service to both.

- Receiving and processing all customer orders accurately and efficiently

- Ensuring delivery expectations are met.

- Actively working to generate additional sales.

- Reporting stock discrepancies to management.

- Receipting inwards goods accurately and efficiently.

- Placing orders with suppliers.

THE SUCCESSFUL APPLICANT WILL:

evenings in Richmond. Approx 2.5 hrs, starting 7pm

For further information please call during office hours 0800 5440658, or Angela 027 210 8247, or send CV and cover letter to info@sunrisecleaning.nz

- Previous Automotive experience or a passion for automotive.

- A good command of the English Language.

- The ability to Listen and Communicate with all levels of business

- Be a team player

- Positive attitude

- Strong work ethic

- Excellent phone manner

- Current Drivers License

This is a full time position that includes Saturday morning.

If this sounds like you then apply today. Send your CV to brenda@sasgroup.co.nz

WE'RE HIRING STOKE

Work

If you are interested in working for a company with a clear purpose that are committed to safety, kindness and developing our people we would love to hear from you.

Recruiters take 15-20 seconds to scan your CV the first time so keep it uncluttered and easy to read.

Tutor wanted for Secondary Math students at Kip McGrath, Nelson.

If you are a qualified secondary teacher who has enthusiasm for Mathematics and our young people, this could be a rewarding job for you. We need a tutor who can explicitly teach NCEA Math concepts to our students who are keen to learn and do well. For more information please contact Zoe 0275267741

To submit a cover letter with a succinct CV and referee nelson@kipmcgrath. co.nz

Lesley, Rhys, Kristian and families including Judy and family have a deep appreciation for the medical treatment and long term care Perry received until his passing on the 15th of November 2022. Many thanks to Titoki medicine, Bruce King dialysis unit, hospice unit and staff. Special thank you to relatives and friends for the support given to us over this period of time. Many thanks for the flowers, groceries and cards received.