Waimea Weekly - 26 April 2023

Turning our forestry into fuel

ANNE HARDIE

Hydrogen produced from the region’s forestry waste could be used to fuel heavy fleets locally and potentially be exported to other regions.

Taylors Contracting business development manager David Robinson says about 8,000ha of forest will be harvested within 100km of Nelson in the next five years which will make a lot of residue available that could be used to extract hydrogen. He says the Government is focused on electricity to replace fossil fuel and burning wood solely as a fuel, but other alternatives will still be needed. Apart from the limitations of the national electricity grid, vehicles in more remote locations will not be able to rely on battery-powered vehicles. Until now, most companies seeking to decarbonise fleets of vehicles have focused on battery power, though he says there has been some work done on hydrogen. He wants to see collaboration in the region between companies with fleets of heavy-duty machines such as trucks, bulldozers and construction, to commercialise the production of hydrogen.

“Nelson as a community is really good at collaborating with each other. It’s one of our strengths. So, we have an opportunity to get together and work out a solution in this space.” The cost of producing hydrogen is still high, but he says a group of end users collaborating on a project would spread the cost of conversion across a larger group of companies.

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Don McLean’s glasses on a new face

ANNE HARDIE

Don McLean has likely sung American Pie hundreds of times wearing the glasses that Kim Brice now wears every day.

The 77-year-old singer/songwriter is in Nelson for ‘The Day the Music Died’ Tour on 2 May, but Mahana-born Kim will be back in Thailand by then, so will not get to sing along with the crowd.

Kim bought two pairs of Don’s glasses at an online auction and had the lenses replaced to suit his own prescription. Now, he has glasses that have toured the world on someone who sang some

of the most famous songs of all time. His penchant for collecting items that tell a story goes back to his childhood, beginning on his very first day at school when the old wind-up clocks were replaced with battery-powered models. He took the old clocks home and so began his ‘museum’.

“From that day I became an avid collector, particularly of clocks which I could pull apart.”

He now lives in Bangkok - visiting Richmond family and friends every six months - and he is still a collector. He buys collectibles from around the world, keeps what he wants and resells

a lot of it. When two pairs of Don’s glasses came up for sale from the singer’s personal collection, it was too good an opportunity to let slip by. Both were bifocals in acetate frames that he was able to buy for about US$200, which he says is a bargain considering one set was handmade in Italy and were worn by the legendary singer.

Kim has collected items from other singers as well, including a train set that belonged to Neil Young’s son and one of Aretha Franklin’s day suits.

Don McLean’s concert at the Trafalgar Centre is part of a tour celebrating the 50th anniversary of American Pie.

Kim Brice wears Don McLean’s glasses that have been at concerts around the world.

Photo: Anne Hardie.

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STREET TALK

What does Anzac Day mean to you?

“It’s something that only us and Australia get, as a special event.”

“I think of family that fought overseas.”

Forestry waste could power heavy vehicles

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He suggests the region could have a hub distribution model that supplies local needs and surplus could be exported to other regions. While the Nelson-Tasman region has a substantial forestry compared to its industry, he says Canterbury is the opposite and has a deficit for its energy needs. David says hydrogen can be extracted from wood using heat, yielding about 10 percent of the weight of the wood. About one tonne of hydrogen could provide the energy to deliver all the wood for a forestry company per day.

The heat generated from burning low-emission wood instead of coal is already used to run facilities such as glasshouses, sawmills and even hospitals, and he says there is potential to capture hydrogen as well. It can then be used for hydrogen-powered, fuel-cell electric vehicles and he says it is also possible to use the gas through a fuel cell to charge a battery vehicle.

“The understanding of technology is there, but it’s not ready to be used off the shelf. There’s a lot of development happening though. This is the sort of thing you are going to see more of in five-years time.”

He says the Government needs to make a clear statement about what the low-carbon future of heavy machinery looks like in New Zealand, which will make people swing in behind it and make it work.

“We have to start the ball rolling. People are motivated; they just have to be brought together in groups to make it happen.”

Hydrogen production and hydrogen-powered vehicles are already being developed overseas and he says that is another reason why New Zealand needs to produce hydrogen, otherwise they will not be able to be used here.

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“Celebrating the people who gave their lives for our country.”

Bill Cooper

Jacob Grainger

Chris Gardiner

“Remembering and thanking.”

David Robinson says forestry waste in the region could be used for hydrogen production

Photo: Anne Hardie.

Cat shooting ends with amputation

JO KENT

When family cat Rose went missing from her Telenius Road home recently, owner Cherame Mossley could never have predicted how her week was about to play out.

“We noticed her missing on the Tuesday because she wasn’t on her blanket like normal. I went out and called her, but when she didn’t come back, I thought something wasn’t right.”

When there was still no sign of her after work the next day Cherame broke down in tears, fearing the worst.

“That was when my partner yelled out to say Rose was back, but she had a broken leg.”

The couple rushed Rose to Town & Country Vets in Richmond, who initially thought she just had a puncture wound, probably from a cat fight. Rose was kept at the vets and the couple went home to wait, where things suddenly took a turn for the worse.

“My partner said he’d make dinner, but when he went to get a lettuce from the garden, he slipped down a bank, broke his ankle and dislocated his foot which was forced round the wrong way.”

Her partner was rushed to Nelson Hospital where he was told he’d need surgery to put in steel plates.

“Just minutes after getting that

news, the vet called to tell me Rose had actually been shot with a slug gun. They’d found a pellet and it had shattered her bone. He said they’d need to amputate her front leg. I was in shock.”

With both her partner and cat waiting for surgery on the same day, Cherame rang her eldest daughter Nikila for support.

With the vet’s bill coming close to $3000, Nikila set up a Give a Little page to help, which made over $1100 in just four weeks with 38 donations.

Rose is now back at home and

adjusting well to a life with three legs.

“Rose is coping really well, but it’s extremely cruel to deliberately hurt someone’s pet.”

A further two locals have experienced cat shootings in recent months, with others in the region reporting their cats have come home with shaved fur or have turned up miles away in other towns.

SPCA inspectorate team leader, Jamie Hancock, says they have received no reports of recent cat shootings in the Nelson area.

Tabby cat Rose had to have her leg amputated after she was shot, costing owner Cherame Mossley close to $3000. Photo: Jo Kent.

Mason a man of a thousand Last Posts

JACK MALCOLM

For the past 25 years, Mason Robinson has been the man performing the last post for the region.

He estimates he’s played the ode thousands of times, saying it’s never lost any of its significance any time he performs.

Having played the cornet since he was four years old, he was always drawn to the bugle, he says.

As a fifth-generation member of the Blenheim Municipal Band, he was given special dispensation as a 15-year-old to join the airforce to play in their band.

“It was only because we were at Woodburne (already),” he remembers.

For six years in a row as a high schooler, he travelled to Picton in the army convoy to perform at ANZAC remembrance services.

“It shaped my enjoyment, that brass banding.

“Back in those days, I was just on my own. Definitely

now,

I think ‘why am I here and what they did’.”

Historically, The Last Post was used in wartime to signal that the final sentry post had been inspected, and the camp was secure for the night.

It’s also used as a final farewell for military funerals and has become an important part of the ANZAC day proceedings.

Mason says he likes to perform the song in paying homage to military history, where it was played quickly on the battlefield, while also making it more impactful for those paying their respects.

“I’m a bit more musical, spiritual, and emotive. If people aren’t crying, I’m not doing a good job.”

He started playing The Last Post in Nelson in 1998, having done it every year for the last two-and-a-half decades. With seven memorial services spaced out across the day, he says it’s a mammoth task.

Mason also performs The

Last Post at funerals for servicemen, which he says has decreased since Covid-19.

“It used to be two-or-three times a month … since Covid, it’s once or twice a year.”

He says the overwhelming respect he has for veterans makes the task an easy one to continue doing.

“I have so much respect for the veterans and serviceman, with my father Ewen Robinson being (an) ex-New Zealand army bandsman.”

It’s also taken him overseas when, in 2016, he went to Australia and played in front of Helen Clark at a memorial opening, which he calls “the biggest impact on my life”.

In his years of playing, he says he’s never made a big mistake, owing to the time he spends practising and refining his craft.

“It’s like a sport, you have to keep fit. I spend an hour practising most lunch times.

“I’m playing to the sheep out there at the Titoki cricket ground.”

Mason Robinson performs the last post at a memorial for Boer War veterans last year.

Photo: Jack Malcolm.

Miniscule council emission reduction not cause for concern

MAX FRETHEY Local Democracy Reporter

According to current measurements, Tasman District Council won’t meet its goal of zero greenhouse gas emissions by 2050, but council officers say that the current figures don’t tell the full story and there is reason to be optimistic.

Council’s greenhouse gas emissions over the 2021/22 financial year totalled 20,813 tonnes of carbon dioxide equivalents (tCO2e). This is a 0.4 per cent reduction in emissions when compared to council’s baseline measurement from 2020/21.

But council needs to see an average reduction of 3.4 per cent per year to reduce greenhouse gas emissions from council operations to zero by the target date of 2050.

Reducing yearly emissions by 3.4 per cent, or 720 tCO2e every year, would be roughly equivalent to planting 90 hectares of native forest every year.

However, council officers assured councillors that progress is being made, despite concerns raised by councillor Christeen Mackenzie

that, based off the current figures, it looked as if reaching council’s emission targets was “not going to happen.”

“There are definitely opportunities in the wings to reduce it further,” says council’s strategic policy manager Dwayne Fletcher.

“Just because it’s only reduced a little bit and not on track from an annual perspective doesn’t mean there aren’t other things going on.”

One contributing factor to the apparent shortcoming is how landfill gas is measured.

Landfill gas accounts for 59 per cent of council’s greenhouse gas emissions.

Currently, council uses methodology from the Ministry for the Environment for measuring landfill gas that only measures that which enters the landfill rather than the gas that escapes.

So, the capturing of a “significant” amount of gas from the York Valley Landfill that is then piped to the Nelson Hospital boiler or flared is not considered in current measurements.

“We need to be accounting for that better moving forward,” admitted community policy advi-

sor Neil Lindsay. “That’s one of the changes that we’re looking at making.”

Dwayne also mentioned that a new and more efficient flare system had been installed at the York Valley Landfill and the old system had been installed at the closed Eves Valley Landfill, which was not flared earlier.

Now, the flare is removing 13,750 tCO2e from the Eves Valley Landfill, equivalent to reducing car travel by 81 million kilometres. “That was a very meaningful action that the councils undertook, but it’s not adequately represented,” Dwayne says. “Once we readjust our accounting methodology, we’ll see the payback on those kinds of interventions.”

Emissions from closed landfills aren’t measured currently, either. “It might mean that our emissions will go up when we account for those closed landfills, but also we’ll be able to better represent any of the reduction efforts that we make,” Neil says.

William and Grace Adie, aged 5 and 7, were just one of the families who went along to the Bubble Bonanza show at Richmond Mall last week. Grace said the experience of being trapped inside a balloon was really good fun. “It was almost like being underwater, but you could still see everything.” Flossie Fizzbury the Balloon Lady also put on a magic show for little ones. Photo: Jo Kent.

Flying the silver fern for fallen soldiers

ANNE HARDIE

A group of Arvida Oakwoods residents flew their own flag on Anzac Day to include the silver fern that is on the graves of fallen soldiers overseas.

Ninety-year-old Charles Quintal’s father, Walter, went off to fight in the first world war at 17. He was too young to be eligible to join the troops heading overseas,

so he took the name of the farmer’s son where he lived to nudge his age up.

Like many young people at the time, heading overseas to fight in the war began as an adventure until the grim reality kicked in.

“He used to say we didn’t fight for the flag – we died because of it.”

His father was one of the lucky ones who returned home and went on to become a sergeant

cook in the second world war on home soil. Those who did not make it home lie beneath the silver fern overseas and that is one of the reasons Charles wanted to fly the stars and silver fern flag. He is part of a larger group who wanted to fly a flag bearing the silver fern to match the emblem on graves overseas and because they view it as a treasured New Zealand icon. Meanwhile, former military chaplain Rob McConnachie was guest speaker at Richmond’s Anzac Day

service where he talked about the people who have lost their lives in areas of conflict, but not because of the fighting.

He had a four-month tour of duty in East Timor when locals fought for independence from Indonesia and says among the lives lost were two New Zealanders who were involved in vehicle accidents. One was working on road repairs because much of the infrastructure had been demolished and another took evasive action and drove off the road to avoid villagers with wheelbarrows and was

killed.

In any conflict, he says there are people involved outside of the fighting who are there because of the human spirit to do their part to help.

“There are people who do the things we don’t want to do, or can’t do, or are uncomfortable to do or are afraid to do. I think Anzac Day is a time to celebrate that aspect of the human spirit.

“It’s about honouring the people who place themselves in harm’s way, knowing it is dangerous. And they do it for other people.”

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New Horizons for former Knapps’ Partners

On 1 May 2023 Atkinson Crehan Law will commence operating.

Our new firm will combine the expertise of former Partners from Knapps Lawyers, Jacintha Atkinson-Manson and Amanda Crehan, with the ongoing expertise of Christine Allison, Kirsty Goodall, Nick Moore, Merv Huston, Marie Austin, Alison Macbeth, and Sarah Clements. We will continue to be situated at 22 Oxford Street, Richmond.

We will also continue our presence in Motueka with the expertise of Hamish Kennedy [former Partner of Knapps and Kennedy & Associates] leading the team along with an office in Nelson central.

It’s a privilege to maintain our working relationship with our legal and office staff, to continue to offer a great level of service to our clients, existing and new.

We will continue to offer the following services: Wills, Power of Attorney, Estate Administration, Buying & Selling Residential, Commercial, Rural or Industrial Property, Family Trusts & Asset Planning, Relationship Contracting Out Agreements, Buying & Selling Businesses, Developments & Subdivisions, Business Structures. What will you get with Atkinson Crehan?

We believe in making your experience with us as easy as possible. You’ll get expert, friendly advice from our qualified legal staff who know what they are doing. We are in the business of Law because we love what we do, we enjoy helping our clients, and we believe in making a positive difference.

Keep an eye out for our new website which will go live on 1 May 2023. You’ll find on there useful information about current topics along with who you can talk to should you need our help.

We look forward to seeing you.

The team at Atkinson Crehan Law

Arvida Oakwoods residents

Mike Rodwell (left), Catherine Lawrence, Julie Ivory and Charles Quintal ‘flying’ their silver fern flag. Photo: Anne Hardie.

Hope School welcomes new principal

JO KENT

Hope School continues its run of an all-female staff with the posting of new principal Kathrine Mytton, who starts today. The former acting principal for Riwaka School says she’s honoured and humbled to serve at the school.

“It’s a unique and special place that I am incredibly excited to become a part of. I have been fortunate to inherit a committed staff and I feel truly privileged to be given this opportunity. I believe in our joint capabilities and my strength is not as an individual but as a collective.”

Kathrine says she had an emotional last day at Riwaka School after eight years as deputy principal before stepping up to acting principal for 2022.

“The school certainly farewelled me in style. It was really special and I will genuinely miss it. I take with me fond memories, valuable

skills, and I hope to one day leave an impression on others similar to the one that has been left on me.”

She cites becoming a mother as one of her greatest accomplishments, alongside her professional achievements.

“I’m a wife to a supportive husband who has become the primary carer to allow me to pursue my career, and I’m a mum to two amazing children. Our eldest has just started school.”

Kathrine spent the Easter holidays enjoying some family time between the two jobs.

“It felt like I had a foot in both camps: the end of an era at Riwaka School and the start of a new journey at Hope School, so it’s been a balancing act. But holidays always provide the opportunity for quality time with my family and friends, something I value above all else.”

With a 42-foot launch, the family get out on the water as much as

possible.

“My children have inherited a love of the ocean like their father. We embrace trips into the Abel Tasman during holidays,” she says.

“Having no reception truly allows you to switch off and be present in the moment. The excitement of seeing my three-year-old catch a fish on her pink rod is a moment worth treasuring.”

Despite looking forward to her new role, Kathrine says it was

heart-breaking to say goodbye to her old school.

“It was a pleasure and a privilege to have worked alongside colleagues who understand how to bring the best out in each other. My time spent there will be one of the most memorable phases of my life.”

She plans to forge ahead with the existing direction of Hope School with a focus on student-directed, experiential and action-based learning in natural environments.

“Teaching for me is an enjoyable and challenging experience, where you come into contact with extremely rewarding and heartfelt moments.

“I have a passion for learning which is focused on the whole child with a commitment to pastoral care and well-being. I will layer, enrich, and continue to embed holistic experiences and approaches already established at Hope School and feel very fortunate to be able to do so.”

Kathrine Mytton says she’s honoured to take on the role of principal at Hope School. Photo: Jo Kent.

CORRECTION

Kate Martyn, who works at Waimea Kindergarten, is actually a teacher and not a teacher aide, as reported last week.

MSD service centre upgrade

The Ministry of Social Development’s Work and Income Service Centre in Richmond will close for renovations for three weeks from 5 May. The interior upgrade of the building on Queen Street will provide a more welcoming space for visitors, improved privacy for clients working with case managers, and better security for visitors and staff alike. “We’re very excited about this upgrade,” says MSD Regional Commissioner, Craig Churchill. “We’re looking forward to bringing to Richmond a new and improved site which is in line with improvements made at our other service centres in Nelson City and Motueka last year.”

Clients will be able to access services via MyMSD, the Work and Income website, or 0800 559 009, while the centre is closed. It will reopen to the public on 30 May.

Richmond building site targeted

Three men wearing balaclavas were seen running from their parked car on McAuley Street to the new building site at the end of Bramley Street in Richmond last Monday night. Several other cars then proceeded to drive up and down the road without headlights on. Police were called but the suspects had fled before they arrived. “Shortly before 10pm, police received a report of people acting suspiciously in the McAuley Street/Bramley Street area of Richmond. Police attended as soon as they were able to and conducted extensive area searches. Nothing of concern was located,” a police spokesperson said.

Youth ready to rock Nelson

KATE RUSSELL

Nelson’s long-running youth music concert returns to the Theatre Royal this weekend. Rock the City is a non-competitive band showcase that is all about supporting Nelson and Tasman’s young musicians.

Organiser Andy Meldrum says the event is a great chance for youth musicians to “flex their muscles” before entering competitions such as Smokefree Rockquest, which takes place next month.

“It gives our young people the opportunity to perform on a larger stage, in a professional space.”

Eight bands will take the stage on Saturday night, with each getting a 10-min-

ute stint to showcase their talents.

Andy says the event, which is supported by Nelson City Council, is aimed at musicians under the age of 18. The young rockstars get to have a go with professional equipment and experience a soundcheck and professional stage lighting.

“Some of them are used to playing on big stages, but for some, this is the biggest gig of their lives so far,” he says.

Andy says most of the bands will play rock music, but there will be a bit of pop, electronica, and funk thrown in the mix, too.

“It will be a mixture of covers and original songs.”

The line-up includes Parallel Park, who recently opened for Kiwi legends The

Beths, and just released their self-recorded-and-produced debut EP, Parallel Park Vol. 1.

Guitarist Kahu Sanson-Burnett says it’s the second time they have played at the event.

“There are not many opportunities in Nelson, outside of Rockquest, to play in a professional environment.”

Vocalist Florence McNabb agrees.

“The first time we played at it we were in Year 10, and it was cool to make connections with the older bands to get inspiration. Now, being Year 13, it’s great for us to see all the new bands coming in,” she says.

“It is such a great environment backstage - everyone is there for the same reason.”

Also on the bill is Smokefree

Rockquest 2022 national semi-finalist JOLA BURNS, who recently performed at New Zealand Sotheby’s International Realty Nelson Opera in the Park, Taste Tasman, and Tahuna Summer Sounds.

Ruled By Venus, whose influences include No Doubt and The Killers, and The De Campos Club, a seven-strong, all-originals funk band will also be playing. Free snacks and refreshments will be available - this is an alcohol-free event.

Rock the City is on Saturday 29 April, 6pm - 8pm at the Theatre Royal. Tickets are $10 including all fees ($12 on the door) and can be purchased from www.theatreroy al.co.nz

Transport and Anzac Day MP

I want to acknowledge the frustrations of Nelsonians on Friday following the tragic accident on Whakatu Drive that caused traffic gridlock in Richmond and surrounding areas My thoughts are also with the family and friends of the person who passed away

I know that some people have suggested that the Southern Link would have helped with the gridlock However, traffic through Nelson CBD and Stoke was mostly free-flowing, and this incident highlighted the lack of transport capacity in the Richmond area I’ve held the view for a long time that the most congested and worst designed part of our transport network is in Richmond

Over the past three years the Tasman District Council and Waka Kotahi have agreed a plan for to fix this area which I’ve urged them to act on as soon as possible It would also help to have the road connection behind Saxton Field built, but this land is privately owned I urge our two Councils to work with the private landowner to seek a solution so that we can improve the resilience of our transport network

This week we commemorate Anzac Day I acknowledge all of our local veterans and their families, and my thanks go to the local RSAs and volunteers who have organised events and Friday’s Poppy Day Lest we forget

Nelson band Parallel Park will be playing at Rock the City this weekend. From left are Zac Irving, Kahu Sanson-Burnett, Florence McNabb, Ethan Carde, and Maisie Lucas. Photo: Scott Burnett.

Man smashes window of Richmond

MSD service centre

TRACY NEAL

Open Justice Reporter

A man frustrated by being unable to use a social welfare app ended up smashing the front window of a service centre with his fist when he was unable to get help.

Callum Oliver Anderson has been allowed time to find out for himself how much it will cost to fix, after he disputed the $7000 quote presented as evidence to the Nelson District Court.

The 21-year-old has been convicted and remanded after he admitted a charge of wilful damage to the Ministry of Social Development’s service centre in Richmond, earlier this year.

MSD delivers support and employment services through its Work and Income (Winz) brand, which has multiple branches around the country.

The app MyMSD has been developed for use on smartphones, tablets and computers by anyone receiving payments from Winz.

On February 1 this year Anderson was at the service centre in Richmond’s Queen Street, seeking an appointment with a consultant as

he was unable to use the online app, police prosecution said. He was told by staff there was no one available at the time but was offered the use of an in-office kiosk. At this, Anderson became “really angry”, called the front counter staff member a “slut”, grabbed his bag and paperwork and walked out. He then paused at the main entrance and struck the front window with his fist, which smashed it.

The police said reparation was sought for the damage, estimated to be up to $7000 from quotes already sought and presented to the court.

Anderson’s lawyer said the cost to repair the damage was disputed, but Judge Richard Russell allowed time for an independent assessment of the damage, which Anderson was required to commission. He was convicted and remanded to June 27 for sentencing.

HOPE SCHOOL GET FIREWISE: Jack Thomas, 9, got to dress up in fireman’s gear as part of the Get Firewise Week running at Hope School recently. The programme is a curriculum-based resource that gives children the knowledge they need to stay fire safe and escape from a burning building.

Photo: Jo Kent.

Local History

The tale of Brightwater’s Ellis brothers who went to war

ROBYN PARKES

Two sons went to war but only one returned.

Henry and Howard, sons of Robert Ellis of Brightwater, both heeded the call of World War 1.

As a young lad, Henry attended Nelson College and after leaving college he took up farming, but later followed in his father’s footsteps and went into electrical work.

For a time he worked with Mr Wedderspoon, the electrical engineer engaged on the Richmond electric lighting scheme.

Henry undertook the installing of the electric lights and was wellknown for his ability in this capacity.

After his attestation Henry embarked 1 April 1916 from Wellington with the 11th Reinforcements New Zealand Field Engineers, No. 2 Field Company. On arriving in England, he

was engaged in electrical work at Sling Camp, Salisbury Plains, and eventually at Christchurch in Hampshire

After some six months he was sent to France where he continued in electrical work at the base he was posted to. In January 1917

Henry moved forward on special work at the front.

The work was classified as urgent and secret and at the time was one of the most zealously guarded positions. Records showed that he had worked extremely hard and done a good job.

Within two days of the completion of the work, in late March, a shell made a direct hit on his position and he and another soldier were badly wounded. Three other sappers, also injured, dressed both men’s wounds and got them to a place of cover while in the middle of a barrage of shrapnel. They managed to transfer them

to the advanced dressing station where they were both treated by doctors before carrying on the casualty station. After a leg amputation, little hope of recovery was forecasted. Unfortunately, Henry succumbed to his injuries on the 30th of March 1917, aged 27. His parents received notice of their son’s death by mail from France. Henry’s commanding officer wrote that Henry was “a splendid fellow and had set a fine example of courage and his high character”.

Henry was buried in Bailleul Communal Cemetery Extension, Nord, in France, in the presence of his officers and mates who had walked several miles to pay their last respects.

The major closed his letter by reinforcing that Henry had laid down his life for his country, thus making the greatest sacrifice ever possible for one to make.

Henry’s younger brother, Howard, also enlisted and wrote home to his parents regularly to inform them of his movements.

In October 1915, after five weeks

fighting at Gallipoli and during a tough struggle, he was struck in the hip by an explosive bullet which paralysed his legs. In the skirmish he was left behind and captured by the Turks where he fully expected to be killed. After a time however, a storming party rescued him, and he was sent to Malta and then England to recover.

Once recovered he returned to Gallipoli but then contracted scarlet fever and was sent to hospital in Egypt. On this second recovery he was sent to France. In late November Howard sent a letter home to inform his parents that he had been injured on the Somme battlefield but was thankful to be alive after a very narrow escape.

He had been hit by a piece of high explosive shell which had torn his throat. After quite some time he was invalided back to New Zealand.

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Sapper Henry L Ellis.

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What’s On!

Nelson Dance Along

Thursday 27 April, 7.30pm-11pm

Richmond Town Hall

Plate for supper, music by Warren Fenemor. Tickets cost $6. Everyone welcome. Contact Rosalie Winter for info on 03 538 0133.

Silvan Garden Open Day

Saturday April 29, 10-2pm

Richmond Riding for the Disabled – 169

Champion Road

Come and enjoy the autumn colour in this extensive garden. Tea, coffee, and light refreshments available to purchase. Raffles, sponsor a Special Pony and “Buy a Bale” of hay to feed the horses. Admission: $5 per person, Children under 12 are free Not suitable for mobility scooters.

New app used to rescue leftover food

Great app, great idea.

Nancy Holden

Leftover cheese scones? Bet that doesn’t happen very often.

Renee Lang

Awesome idea.

Debbie Gilroy

This is wonderful. What a fantastic idea. This is the news we want to read.

Heidi Rencken

This is actually a really good idea.

Danielle Angel

If only there was a city mission for the homeless or less fortunate, then all food could be donated there. But this is still a good idea, good on you Greenmeadows Café.

Mobmask Bmc

So generous - will be such a blessing to many.

Karen Ferguson

I’m happy to just keep giving my unsold products to the ones that can’t afford the treats. It’s crazy to be throwing away any food when there’s so many hungry mouths out there.

Justin Reilly

Quiet electric vehicles a safety problem

My son wears two hearing aids and has problems hearing these vehicles as well. We have a couple in the street, and I’ve watched him look twice and take his time. Reading this article it’s made me aware as to why he is sometimes anxious of cars, full stop.

Annie Whall

Doesn’t at least 50 per cent of the responsibility lie with the car driver to notice pedestrians as well? Also, many electric cars have safety features to actively avoid hitting people on the road. Crossing the road relies on both parties to follow the rules, especially

drivers if they see an obviously sight-impaired person.

Matt Tyrie

Great idea, bikes as well.

Jan Milburn

Agree 100 per cent.

Renee Lang

A little Honda Fit doesn’t make any sound either.

Corbin Ballard

How utterly ridiculous. So, thousands of cars have to be modified just in case a blind person happens to be nearby? I have seen one blind person once in the last couple years and they were nowhere near a road. This entitlement and virtue signalling woke insanity is not based on common sense.

Missy Luna

Entering the portal for hard-out gaming

Awesome. That’s such a cool idea.

Demelza Shaw

Our kids would love to do this.

Natia Jones

Drivers using petrol station to spin tyres

Yes, some cars on Landsdown Road going onto Appleby Highway is bad for that too, keeps us all awake with squealing tyres.

Marion

Maxwell

They do this everywhereburning rubber skids, just going fast.

Tara Jane Louise Heath

Plans to conquer the slow cooked world

I have purchased a pack a week since I first noticed them at Westmeats and Raewards, my 10-year-old son has started to learn to cook dinners some nights and this has been is favourite meal to make so far. Awesome stuff.

Samara Anderson

Committed to growing caring people with curious minds, Best-Start Berryfields Crossing opened on March 6, and the team has created a space for families who want more from earlychildhood education.

Committed to growing caring people with curious minds, Best-Start Berryfields Crossing opened on March 6, and the team has created a space for families who want more from earlychildhood education.

Open, light and beautifully designed, the safe, nurturing, and educationally-focused new centre provides learning spaces and resources designed to support the specific development stages of tamariki from ages 3 months - 5 years old.

Open, light and beautifully designed, the safe, nurturing, and educationally-focused new centre provides learning spaces and resources designed to support the specific development stages of tamariki from ages 3 months - 5 years old.

Deputy CEO Fiona Hughes says, “Early-childhood education is incredibly important for young children, and a lot of time and care has gone into creating an environment where our tama-

Deputy CEO Fiona Hughes says, “Early-childhood education is incredibly important for young children, and a lot of time and care has gone into creating an environment where our tama-

riki can thrive. Our new BestStart Berryfields Crossing centre is purpose-built with spacious learning environments, state-of -the-art facilities and carefully curated resources to support children in their learning journeys. It

riki can thrive. Our new BestStart Berryfields Crossing centre is purpose-built with spacious learning environments, state-of -the-art facilities and carefully curated resources to support children in their learning journeys. It

has been a pleasure working with local contractors and the community to bring the centre to life.” With over 270 centres nationwide, Fiona says all New Zealand families should have access to quality early learning programmes for

has been a pleasure working with local contractors and the community to bring the centre to life.” With over 270 centres nationwide, Fiona says all New Zealand families should have access to quality early learning programmes for

their children. “What is unique about BestStart is that no two centres are the same. Each BestStart centre has its own unique vision and philosophy that reflects what is important to local families and caters to the diverse needs of the community it’s in. BestStart Berryfields Crossing is no exception, and I am certain Richmond whānau will love the space we have built for their children. Which is why we are so

their children. “What is unique about BestStart is that no two centres are the same. Each BestStart centre has its own unique vision and philosophy that reflects what is important to local families and caters to the diverse needs of the community it’s in. BestStart Berryfields Crossing is no exception, and I am certain Richmond whānau will love the space we have built for their children. Which is why we are so

excited to open the doors to the Richmond community.

excited to open the doors to the Richmond community.

"It’s another milestone in our journey towards providing all whānau, no matter where they live, access to a BestStart centre that’s right for them.”

"It’s another milestone in our journey towards providing all whānau, no matter where they live, access to a BestStart centre that’s right for them.”

Centre manager Elizabeth Kelly has been working with children since she was 14 years old.

Centre manager Elizabeth Kelly has been working with children since she was 14 years old.

“I began in a voluntary capacity through school holiday camps and children's programmes on weekends. I always enjoyed working with children, so I applied to study my Bachelors of Teaching and Learning in Early Childhood Education at the University of Canterbury. I am passionate about working in ECE because I love seeing the growth and development of the children that I teach and the impact that my teaching has on them. I have so much joy in seeing children learn new things and develop new skills and I love working alongside whānau to achieve learning goals for their children. Having those open and collaborative relationships with families brings me so much joy!”

“I began in a voluntary capacity through school holiday camps and children's programmes on weekends. I always enjoyed working with children, so I applied to study my Bachelors of Teaching and Learning in Early Childhood Education at the University of Canterbury. I am passionate about working in ECE because I love seeing the growth and development of the children that I teach and the impact that my teaching has on them. I have so much joy in seeing children learn new things and develop new skills and I love working alongside whānau to achieve learning goals for their children. Having those open and collaborative relationships with families brings me so much joy!”

The purpose-built centre opened on March 6 and supports tamariki from ages 3 months through to five years old.

The purpose-built centre opened on March 6 and supports tamariki from ages 3 months through to five years old.

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Elizabeth began her BestStart journey in 2013 when she completed a 4-week teaching practicum with a Christchurch centre as part of her degree before becoming a relief teacher for BestStart while she finished her studies in 2015. “Upon completing my degree, I decided it was time to move on from Christchurch. I had always enjoyed my time working for BestStart and saw the support network that each centre had within the organisation, so I applied for teaching roles within BestStart up in Wellington. "I got a role at BestStart Tawa, working in their under-2s classroom and remained there for almost seven years where I was able to grow my teaching and leadership skills.”

Elizabeth was offered a head teacher role in 2020 within the preschool classroom and then a centre management role 18 months later as maternity cover. “I was lucky to have that role become permanent. I remained in that role until August 2022, when I decided it was time to move home to Nelson.

"I had known for a while that BestStart was building their first centre here and had been chatting with our regional manager about my interest in stepping into the centre manager role. I stayed connected with BestStart while they were building the new centre and was lucky enough to be successful in obtaining this role here.”

People are the heart of the organisation, says Fiona. “And the high-quality staff facilities and non-contact areas at Berryfields Crossing reflects our commit-

ment to investing in our people. Our teachers have access to ongoing learning and development to support their professional growth so that they have the confidence

and knowledge to create quality learning environments and implement the best teaching practices for our tamariki. At BestStart we will always continue to reinvest in our centres, our people and our children.” Elizabeth agrees, saying BestStart provides its employees with a strong support network, which is one of the biggest reasons she loves working with the organisation.

“There is always someone to support you and answer questions if you need it. I also love BestStart’s commitment to growing their people and getting the best out of them no matter their role, whether that be teachers, admins, cooks, or support staff - they are always looking to grow and support people. I wouldn't be where I am in my teaching career had it not been for the support that BestStart has provided me at all stages of my teaching journey!”

The BestStart Berryfields Crossing team with some of their fabulous tamariki.

The Next Generation

Established by Lindsay and Kay Thomason in 1996, Lynfords Furniture has been synonymous with helping to create beautiful homes across the whole top of the south region for many years.

Much more than just a furniture store, Lynfords also provide customisation of furniture, including NZ-made lounge suites and hardwood furniture, Home Interior Design consultations, customised curtains and blinds, and provide a great selection of beds.

Originally based in Blenheim, the intergenerational business opened their Nelson store in 2010. Son Hamish Greenwood has been involved for twenty years, managing the business for the last five, so stepping into the ownership role last year seemed a natural progression. “Hamish has learnt first-hand all aspects of the business as he started out as delivery driver and warehouse manager, before stepping into sales and management roles,” says Mel Greenwood, Hamish’s wife and the accounts and marketing manager of Lynfords. “We officially bought the business outright last year, but it was in the pipeline for a lot longer. We always understood Kay and Lindsay would have other plans at some stage and it was a challenge that we were keen to take on.”

The importance of having good staff and working as a team is something that stands out as a key learning for the couple. “We can’t reiterate enough how much we value our amazing staff. Working with fantastic, down to earth and fun people, makes it a great place to work and a great experience for customers.

Bringing new suppliers on board, extending lines from existing suppliers, and hunting down new products is all in a day’s work for Hamish. “For us, it’s about building on what we offer. Our connection with a great group of suppliers gives us the ability to bring in many different types and styles of furniture, both NZ-made and imported, to cater for a range of budgets. We’re certainly not just about high-end ranges, which seemed to be a common misconception over the years.

Some true ‘old school values and processes’ have attributed to the success and longevity of Lynfords. “We care. We go the extra mile to make sure customers have a good experience, like taking items home to try

AMY RUSS

Hamish and Mel Greenwood are thrilled to be the next generation of owners of Lynfords and looking forward to what the future holds.

LOCALLY OWNED AND OPERATED FAMILY BUSINESS

have made and given away over 4000 thousand bags! We have some amazing loyal customers that keep returning over the years because we are honest about our products, prices and our opinions, and we listen to our customer’s needs so that they leave with something they’re really going to love for years to come.”

It is great to see people getting fantastic furniture for every stage of life, says Mel, from new homeowners, and growing families, right through to retirees. “There is amazing furniture out there, from the technology of Stressless recliners, the flair of colourful French Fermob outdoor furniture through to the craftsmanship of NZ-made sofas from the likes of Kovacs, Danske Mobler, Montreux or Pace – it’s just incredible what can be created! Our staff get excited by the beautiful new fabrics that are regularly released, they love helping create unique pieces for our customers.” Along with the highlights of seeing the business grow and become part of the local community, the team have also faced their fair share of challenges along the way, but having Lindsay pass away hit the tight-knit family hard. “When someone passes away it’s pretty tough going in any normal circumstance. With Lindsay, he was a key member in a relatively small family business where his wife, son, stepson and daughter-in-law all work together, so it was especially difficult. We were incredibly fortunate to have supportive staff and the support of the community during such a tough time.”

While proud of their heritage, Hamish and Mel look forward to continuing to build the business. Launching a recent rebrand is a key part of the company evolving, says the couple. “We are

really proud of the business and the direction it’s heading. We’ve updated our look but we’ll continue to focus on our core values of qual ity products and excellent customer service. To survive for so long as a business you need the support of your community, which is some thing we really appreciate. In return we like to support community fundraisers and events when we can.”

“We’re proud of being locally owned and oper ated and that we still have family working on both sides of the hill. Lindsay’s son Shaun is the Store Manager in Nelson and has over a dec ade of experience in the business. His daughter Seren is the first ‘third generation’ family mem ber to join the team. Having Kay on board still and being in business for almost 30 years gives us a lot of experience in this industry.”

WINIn celebration, Lynfords Furniture are promoting an incredible giveaway during the month of May. Simply spend over $1000 at any of their stores in May and go into the draw to win a gorgeous Winston Chair!

The Lynfords Nelson team, from left, Bob Boodee, Barry McCann, Thalia Richard son and store manager Shaun Thomason.

Tales from the Fishing Paper

The Fishing Section of Club Waimea was informed and entertained by Daryl “Crimpy” Crimp of The Fishing Paper & Hunting News at their April meeting. Daryl was accompanied by his wife/administration and sale executive, Annette Bormolini who takes a leading role in the appearance of the publication.

Crimpy explained how they came to be owners of a successful outdoor publication with wide distribution in New Zealand and abroad, in the face of strong competition, rising costs and the advent of the Digital Print Media.

He was raised on a farm in Tadmor with a river bisecting it. Here he had an early introduction to hunting and Fishing.

Later he became a schoolteacher then, with no formal training, became a freelance author and cartoonist. During the 1990’s freelance work started to dry up and

he started looking for other opportunities.

He met Annette when he was 40 and they married shortly afterwards. Together they realized that paid-for news papers and magazines were losing readership, but free papers were booming.

They took the plunge with The Fishing News & Hunting Paper producing the first issue in September 2005 with a goal to last 6 months. By paying attention to what is important to readers and advertisers and balancing the layout to keep it readable, they built their circulation to a maximum of 50,000 copies and are still going

strong both in print and online. Although there are regular contributors and articles from Government agencies, from one issue to the next they have no idea of what will be submitted. The mantra of the paper is “Inform / Encourage / Entertain” and a wide range of articles is accepted to achieve these goals.

The paper has supported and advocated on behalf of amateur fishers including an investment of time and money in the issue of fishery management in the Marlborough Sounds and Tasman Bay. In the April issue, the paper sponsored an advert for Nelson Tasman Hospice to encourage readers to consider how they can put their outdoors experience and stories to good use as Hospice family support volunteers. Never the shrinking violet, Crimpy has done just that.

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Annette Bormolini and Daryl “Crimpy” Crimp of The Fishing Paper & Hunting News at their April meeting.

Line Dancers at Club Waimea

The annual gathering of Line Dancers at Club Waimea drew in 104 dancers from as far North as Auckland and South to Timaru including other spots between. Meet and Greet Friday night always a great time to reconnect with our friends from out of town.

Saturday afternoon was under the tutelage of Phoenix Adamson, Line Dancer Teacher & Choreographer, from Hamilton. A busy three hours expanding our brains learning new dances. Phoenix had a good selection

catering for our Learner Dancers thru to the more Advanced.

A theme night Saturday - Best Western - kicked off with great flare and another night of fun and dance.

Our weekend culminating with breakfast at Phil's Place at Club. Time to wind down and bid our farewells to those heading home. Thank you Phil for a great break fast and our suppers too.

We are grateful to Club Waimea for the great venue and the sup port from both Staff and Man agement during the weekend.

Craig Allott

Saturday 22nd April 2023 – Mudd Brothers

Saturday 29th April 2023 – Craig Allott

Saturday 6th May 2023 – Flipside

Saturday 13th May 2023 – Nelson Country Music

Saturday 20th May 2023 – Ols Cool

Saturday 27th May 2023 – Craig Allott

Mini McGazzaland for Brightwater

JO KENT

Plans for a McGazzaland-style bike skills park at Brightwater’s Lord Rutherford Park are well underway with designs already drawn up and fundraising strategies being discussed. Dan Shallcrass, who was behind McGazzaland in Wakefield and is now a councillor at Tasman District Council, says that Brightwater is crying out for something similar.

“There’s been a pump track here for years, but it’s been neglected and needs a facelift. The coolest thing we have in our favour is that we’ve already done it at Wakefield, so we’ve got that experience and success behind us.” Chairman of the Brightwater Community Council, Matt Stuart, says it’s an opportunity for locals to have their say and get involved. “We’d like to throw it out to the community to see what people want and then incorporate it into the design.”

As well as overhauling the main

dirt track, Matt says proposed plans include turning a grassy area by the car park into an asphalted zone for smaller children to use with scooters and bikes.

“It has to be multi-use for the masses. We want something that brings people here. The idea is to have somewhere families can go for a walk while the kids do some laps and little jumps and build some confidence, while older kids can use the more challenging dirt track.” It’s expected the population in Brightwater will dramatically increase over the next three to four years with several new subdivisions going in. “So far, the council haven’t put any reserve areas aside, so this would be perfect to invest in for the growing population from around 300 new homes,” Matt says.

“There are also many houses going in at Spring Grove and Katania Heights is building out too.

I’ve worked out that we’ll pretty much double in size over the next few years. We have all this space

here already, so let’s turn it into a real destination for the community.” Dan says the key driver on a project like this is having someone to oversee it and a volunteer army to keep things moving forward. “Darrin Barr and his son Jarrad have offered the use of their digger, and Jarrad has already spent a chunk of his time clearing the track to get this space usable again. We need to show council that it’s a worthy project to help secure funding alongside our own fundraising efforts within the community.”

Jarrad, 19, who recently bought his own digger and set up JB Hire, will work on the track as and when his digger isn’t out on loan. “I’ve lived in Brightwater all my life and used to play on this track as a kid, so if I can help transform it into a mini McGazzaland then I will.” Dad Darrin says the locals are behind it already.

“When families see Jarrad on the digger, they get so excited about what this place could be. One kid

even said he couldn’t wait for it to be finished so he could have his birthday party here.”

The timeline for completion is ambitious, but Matt says it can be done. “We want to get it underway and see it finished by this summer, so the kids are into it and we have a summer spot for families.”

Track expert Ryan Smith, who designed the layout at McGazza,

says the bones of the current dirt track can be kept as the mounds are good and solid and can be easily adapted to a full-blown BMX track like at Tahuna. “We could have mounded tracks, but if you want to come off to the side you can do some serious jumps. They don’t have to be big jumps, but you could totally get something similar to McGazza, just on a smaller scale.”

Father and son Jarrad and Darrin Barr are volunteering digger and time to work on the new pump track at Lord Rutherford Park.

Photo: Jo Kent.

Brightwater School students got a visit from author Maria Gill recently when she went along to read an excerpt from her new book ‘Ernest Rutherford: Just an Ordinary Boy’. Luke Powick and Sylvie Brookes were among those who got to meet the writer and find out more about one of the world’s greatest scientists who was born just down the road from the school.

The story is for six- to 12-year-old readers and tells the story of Lord Rutherford’s early life and how he overcame obstacles to become the country’s most famous scientist.

Local masters prepare for Trans-Tasman clash

JACK MALCOLM

Eighteen local hockey players have been named in New Zealand teams for the Trans-Tasman Masters series in Canterbury which starts later this month.

After playing in the North vs South Island tournament last year, the group were then selected after also putting their names forward.

Over 800 people applied, with masters teams starting at 35 years old in five-year bands right up to 75 years old.

“It was like putting together a hockey CV,” says Nic Brydon. She was selected as one of three players in the New Zealand O40

women’s team, saying it’s exciting to be recognised in a national team.

The inclusion of some of Nelson’s hockey icons in the older divisions was also exciting, she says, with Jim Matthews and Gary Wilson in the O70s team with non-travelling reserves Gavin Mclauchlin and Dennis Gribble in the O75 team.

The largest local representation is in the O40 women’s team (Nic, Di Webb, Jay Sigley) and the O65 men’s team (Tim Brenton, Michael Kearney, Quentin MacMurray).

Per capita, the players believe they are one of the best-represented centres in the country.

They say it’s standard to have a big group of local players in the New

Zealand masters teams, with only two of the 15 players making their debut in a silver fern.

Three additional players have been named in the teams as non-travelling reserves.

With the Trans-Tasman tournament running from 30 April - 6 May at Nga Puna Wai Sports Hub in Christchurch, the group is eager to get stuck into the Australians. Being underdogs in the tournament, they say it would be good to get one over their counterparts across the Tasman Sea.

The overall winner of the tournament is based on the results of all the masters games, with each team playing a best-of-three series.

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A large group of local masters hockey players have been named in national teams. They are Jim Matthews, Sue Gall, Tim Brenton, Nic Brydon, Dennis Gribble, Kara Wiseman, Lu Khani, Jay Sigley, Gary Wilson and Karen Eden. (Absent: Tracy Stock, Brett Butcher, Pat Hargraves, Michael Kearney, Quentin MacMurray, Gavin Mclauchlin, Di Webb and Jackie Day). Photo: Jack Malcolm.

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From our massive JAB junior rugby offerings to our thriving netball programme, the club has continued to grow and evolve. The culture of Waimea Old Boys is integral to our identity, with everyone from the premier grade players to our juniors pulling in the same direction. This has been represented in the club’s new kowhaiwhai version of the logo. The new design incorporates traditional aspects of the region to tell the story of the club’s connection to Waimea. Waimea Old Boys is also one of the biggest clubs in the region, with the largest contingent of junior rugby teams and the most netball teams in the competition.

With over 200 age-grade kids stripping up in Waimea Old Boys colours every Saturday, the club has the largest contingent of junior rugby teams in the region. A lot of our members are also 3rd and 4th generation Waimea players, with their mum's and

dad’s, who played in the JAB as a youngster themselves, coaching. We are very much a community club and this year have an exciting new initiative that demonstrates the community focus we have and hold within our club’s core values. Registrations are open and online, welcoming returning players and anyone thinking JAB rugby at Waimea Old Boys would be good for their child(ren)... boys and girls!

With teams ranging from U6 to U17, the club has also dropped fees for juniors across the board, making it now more affordable than ever at $65 for the year and $50 for a second child.

The club’s sponsors have also stepped up to offer free warmup tops for all junior players, a significant investment in the community. We want to thank Ezy Kitchens, Just Deck It, Inflatable World, Nelson Tasman Property Service Ltd, Atahuia Wedding and Events,

French-Last Harris, Nelson Alarms, SiteWise Engineering, Summit, Crackerjack Toys, and Total Decorating for their ongoing support. With players from all over the Tasman and Nelson regions, including Wakefield, Brightwater, Richmond, Hope, Mapua, Stoke and Nelson, the club is a real part of the local community.

SENIOR RUGBY

In the senior divisions, the club has gone down to three teams from four, with the colts and second division team combining for this season. While in the women’s division, the team is eager to get back on top of Marist after falling just short in the finals last year. And with a strong contingent of Mako players in the squad, there’s good chances of getting back on the top spot.

Since 2017, 21 Waimea Old Boys players have stripped up for the Mako Farah

Waimea Old Boys Rugby Football Club is all about community. It’s at the heart of everything we do.

Palmer Cup squad, highlighting their success as a unit. With an honours board almost full to the brim with names, like Ireland winger James Lowe, the club has a rich history of helping mould some of the brightest sporting stars to come out of the region. This culture continues to grow as we celebrate our success and look forward to another exciting year of winter sport in the region.

Prices Waimea is the biggest netball club in the region, with nine teams spread across all seven senior divisions

As the only club with two premier grade teams this season, we are invested in both providing a platform for top players and a pathway for aspiring players. In the premier division, the Ahurei squad will be eager to defend their title after overcom-

ing Jacks OPD in a tight final last year, while Pango will be looking to be a dark horse with some exciting new signings.

It’s a big shakeup for Ahurei this season, having just two of their starting players from last year’s final back in the squad for

another crack. They do have some experience returning, with Harriet Ogilvie back in the mix after missing last year with injury and Kalyassa Rasmussen leading the charge as part of the leadership in centre.

With both of their shooters, Shar Lowe and Chelsea Reed stepping back from the premier grade this season, as well as the defensive combo of Holly Chandler and Dayna Kerr, they will have to find some new strong combinations to come back fighting. However, their campaign last year has put them in good stead. Numerous injuries meant they had to dig deep into their reserves to come away victorious.

For Pango, Sarah Rankin steps in as head coach with some exciting potential talent in the mix.

High Schooler Luseane Uia will play for Pango instead of Nelson College for Girls senior A, looking to get experience in the adult team. She will be joined by some experience in Becky Green at centre and some fresh faces in the mix for 2023.

There are also a host of unfamiliar names throughout the Pango squad, with Meagan Jeffery and Milly Thurlow being pulled up into the Ahurei squad.

The new space has created the opportunity for some fresh players to showcase their skills in the region’s top league.

With a mix of experience and youth, they’re always ones to watch out for. Despite a tricky season last year, they were always in the fight and provided some exciting upsets.

Expect nothing less from them this season as they look to be a thorn in their opposition’s backsides with their trademark style

of play.

Between the two teams, Prices Waimea have a good chance of pushing for a title again.

Despite being club mates, they battle as fiercely as ever against each other on the court for the bragging rights of the best team in the club.

Ahurei is the club’s top string team and with head coach Mandy Whiting at the helm for another season, they are in good hands. Her leadership has guided them to be the team to beat in the premier grade, but it will be interesting to see what teams have been working on in the offseason.

With netball kicking off this week with the premier grade on Thursday night and then senior, collegiate and junior netball on Saturday, the wait is nearly over for another season of netball. With such a large group of teams, the club is perfectly positioned to cater to anyone’s skill level or competitive desire.

From local top flight netball to getting back into it after having a family, there’s a team for everyone at Prices Waimea.

We pride ourselves on our culture, with a strong sense of club identity that comes through in the way we play.

Milly Thurlow has graduated to Prices Waimea Ahurei for the 2023 season after playing for Pango last year.

The experienced centre Becky Green will be crucial to her team’s success as one of the players returning to Pango for another season.

Tui Kinita is one of the two Ahurei starters from last year’s finals to be named in the team for this season. Photo: Barry Whitnall /Shuttersport

Nelson Netball 2023

It’s been a busy offseason for Nelson Netball as competitions swing back into action next week.

After the college and senior club teams kicked off the season with the Geraldine Hodgson festival earlier this month, the premier grade gets underway in earnest on Thursday night before Saturday will see hundreds of teams take to the courts to

open their season. With over 220 teams signed up this year, the sport has seen growth in the region with a significant jump in the player base.

Five teams have been added to the already existing leagues, while the Future Ferns year one and two division has returned with 22 teams in the mix.

This season will also look slightly different as Nelson Netball makes changes to keep the competition fresh and exciting.

In the premier grade, this means an updated stand alone competition for round two with rule tweaks such as twopoint shot opportunities and rolling subs.

With Jacks B dropping down to the senior two grade and Nayland College starting in senior one, premier action will see six teams fighting it out this season.

Competition favourites Prices Waimea Ahurei and Jacks OPD are back in action again, while Richmond F45, Prices Waimea Pango and Nelson Girls College Senior A will all be hard on their heels.

The FCL Nelson Men are also back for 2023, remaining in the premier grade but unable to play in the finals.

There have been some shuffle-ups in the offseason, with Prices Waimea Ahurei losing a large portion of their experi-

enced contingent. Only two of their starting lineup from last year’s final have been named in their 2023 team sheet.

Centre Kalyssa Rasmussen and WD Tui Kinita are back in the fight for another season, while GS Shar Lowe, GA Chelsea Reed, WA Lucy Ingham, GD Dayna Kerr and GK Holly Chandler have not been named in a premier grade team.

Meanwhile, Jacks OPD have kept a large part of their core. The only player from last year’s final who has not been named is WD Riley Smart.

It’s also a new look for Nelson Netball, who went under a brand refresh ahead of their 90th birthday celebrations later this year.

Their newly-updated logo represents tūhononga (connection), taking the form of a fingerprint to acknowledge the individuals that make up the netball community.

Their new logo also reflects the land, sea and sky in the Nelson region, with a koru at the cen-

tre to represent the perpetual motion and new beginnings of the sport - each new game, new season. It celebrates the joy of movement found within the game of netball.

It’s an exciting space to be in, says Nelson Netball Centre general manager Ani-Marie Waitai.

“We are proud that this logo reflects the new direction of the centre and aligns with celebrating our 90th anniversary of netball in Nelson this year.”

“With a new organisation structure in place, and an ambitious board, the timing was perfect to connect our vision to grow the lifelong love of netball, symbolically with the new logo.”

All the action this season will be livescored on the My Netball Manager Game Day Scoring App for every game above the primary school grades, excluding premier.

Shakeups to competition structures have also been introduced, with a double-header weekend on June 24 and 25

for all senior and collegiate grades one to three, except premier, as well as including semi-finals in the collegiate grades four to ten.

TEAM LISTS:

PRICES WAIMEA AHUREI

- Head coach: Mandy Whiting, Manager: Karyn McKerrow. Tali Uia, Kelsey Whiting, Harriet Ogilvie, Milly Thurlow, Kalyssa Rasmussen, Tui Kinita, Meagan Jeffrey, Kimberly Curry.

PRICES WAIMEA PANGO

- Head coach: Sarah Rankin, Manager: TBC.

Ayla De Jong, Tamara Bannister, Teish prescott, Paige Brazier, Megan Hendren, Jade Gower, Becky Green, Lauren Chaney, Aimee Berkett, Luseane Uia, Talia Grey.

JACKS OPD

- Head coach: Robyn Leonard, Manager: Angie Scoble, Primary Care: Jan Lynch.

Jordan Webby, Holly MacGillivray, Chloe Webb, Ani-Marie Waitai, Jessie Matthews, Jess Drummond,

Speedway wraps up with a bumper meeting

JODY SCOTT

Katie de Ruiter, Lilly Zwart, Kirsty Thompson, Jodi Hikuroa-Jeffrey, Rayna Olsen, Anna Miles.

NCG SENIOR A

- Head coaches: Faye Eden and Lyn Olsen, Manager: Alison Sheppard. Team list TBC

FCL NELSON MEN

- Head coach: Kent Perry, Manager: Kelly Jenkins. Ricky Fry, Rob Boomer, Jaxon Chadwick, Matt Davies, Simon Duncan, Wayne Hippolite, Jared Lock, Jared Smith, Jacob Astle, Declan McGlinchey, Jamie Brown, Luke Richardson.

RICHMOND F45

- Head coach: Kathleen Thornalley, Assistant Coach: Marjolein Edwards, Manager: Deborah Lott, Primary care: Amanda Springer. Belinda Koloamatangi, Courtney Lott, Maddison Springer, Eden Te Huki, Baylyl Conning, Amber Healey, Shardae Herring, Georgia Green, Chelsea Martin, Rachel George, Kimberly Keil.

The weather finally played ball for a third crack at running the AT Electrical South Island Streetstock title in conjunction with the Easter Champs, a huge programme to end a successful season for the club. The Streetstocks were the last of the four South Island titles held at Milestone Homes Top of the South Speedway and, like the other contact grade titles, it came down to the last race and plenty of bumper work going in. There might be a public holiday in Westport with local resident Brian Shaw claiming the title after a hectic final race, the Nelson-registered driver only got back into racing this year and narrowly missed qualifying for the NZ title in Blenheim, but with the support of his club mates it was a two point win over the NZ champion Paul Leslie.

Another new driver to the grade local, Jordan Gillespie, finished third overall, while 3nz Steve Soper was tied with Shaw going into the final heat but didn’t finish the race. A few of the Nelson cars that were down on points made a nuisance of themselves by taking care of the visiting drivers, it was a popular win for Shaw with a huge chant going up at prize-giving.

The rest of the grades were racing for their Easter titles, with the T.Q.’s also contending their final round for their

Club Champs. They had two feature races to finish their season and visiting driver Tyler Warnock was defending his lead for the Club Champs after the first two rounds. A win in the feature secured the title which he then backed up with a win in the Easter feature as well.

Conley Webley was the big winner in the Youth grades, doing double-duty once again he secured the Quarter Midget title before having a run-off against Luke Higgins to win the Ministock title as well, a big season with a couple of trips to the Auckland along the way.

The Stock cars were never going to disappoint with a couple of retired drivers coming out to have a play in the final meeting.

Christchurch’s Melissa Gifford was on the receiving end of an Andre Evans hit to end her night, while John Everett was piloting the Riley Eathorne machine. Good placings saw Everett in a runoff for second and third with his Stampede-pairing Dylan Clarke. Despite Everett laying in wait, Clarke made use of his bumper to take the win.

Jack Rarity picked up the Easter title after the locals dealt to a couple of visiting drivers.

Vaughan Cornelius will need a bigger trophy cabinet after picking up the King of the Coast title last week, he backed that up with a comfortable win in the Easter Champs,

with oldies Dave Watson and Geoff Watson rounding off the podium in 2nd and 3rd respectively.

The Sidecars were down to just three bikes with a few already on the rebuild and it was close racing. The action got a little too close at times, with a spill from a swinger down the back straight in heat two. Rob and Harley Martin made it a clean sweep for the night.

The Super Stocks went down to a run-off between Alex Hill and Shane Harwood and it was more of a chess match than a wrestling match. A deft touch on Hill by Harwood going into the final corner was enough to give the former 1nz the Easter title. Hill settled for 2nd spot, but can hang his sash next to his South Island title over winter.

It was a busy night with 28 races bringing the season to a close, with the track staff producing a magic surface after heavy rain the previous day.

A hectic last half of the calendar produced some of the best racing seen in years.

It’s a return to racing in October with the NZ T.Q. title and Stock Car GP to look forward to.

The club will be busy during the winter months with a few infrastructure projects, like expanding the pits, a rejig in the tower and a few upgrades with the sound system as the club builds towards the NZ Super Stock title in a couple of years.

The Streetstocks were in the action early as they jostled for position and a South Island title at the Easter Champs last weekend. Photo: Rebecca Connor Maling.

Wanderers down, but not out

JACK MALCOLM

There’s a big gap in premier-grade rugby this year after Wanderers did not post a team.

After a handful of players pulled out due to out-oftown commitments, the team was forced to withdraw from the competition for 2023.

It’s not the end of the Wanderers premier team, however, as they have already gotten to work to remedy the situation and form a squad for next season.

Wanderers president Kyle Paki-Paki says they are already reviewing how they can come back stronger than ever for 2024.

“It’s a bitter pill to swallow, but hopefully, in a year’s time we can build a programme.

“We have to work hard in that review process. We need to build that structure around here.”

With a squad of 28 as Wanderers entered the New Year, things were looking good for the team before players started to drop like

Brightwater will not see division one rugby this year after Wanderers withdrew from the top tier competition.

flies.

It wasn’t any fault of the club, out of town commitments just kept coming up. “The initial thing is because it all happened so quickly,

for reasons not associated with the club,” says Kyle. With so many players leaving, he says it would have been irresponsible to fall back on their lower-divi-

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sion players. “We needed to be realistic of the situation ... and the safety as well.”

Wanderers coach Ethan Reuben says it’s a simple story to tell.

“In simple, going from 28 players confirmed in Jan to losing 15 for various reasons, moving overseas for higher honours (or) out of town on work placements.

(We) soon dwindled to a number we couldn’t pull back from.”

Kyle says it was hard to watch the faithful core not

Waimea Old Boys’ improvement wasn’t enough as they came away with another gritty loss, this time to Stoke, 29-10. Meanwhile, Kahurangi got their first win on the board at Cooks Domain over Nelson, 36-19, and over the hill, Waitohi beat Moutere 36-11. In the women’s premier division, Waimea came out on top of MRSU Wahine 47-22 for their first win of the season and Kahurangi beat Marist 21-19.

Basketball

The NBS Nelson Giants are now 0-3 after a Sunday afternoon loss to the Manawatu Jets. Despite new import Kavion Pippen taking the floor for the Giants, the team were

be able to wear the blue and gold this year.

“They want to play for us, but ultimately they want to play rugby overall.

“The boys understand in no way it’s the club, and Ethan has been really good in supporting them.”

He says they’re jointly focused on supporting their teams still in the mix for this year and making sure they put the work in to field a premier team this year.

“I understand it’s going to be really hard, but it’s not impossible.”

unable to find their offensive flow in the 84-74 loss.

Football

The second round of premier football action saw Fresh Choice Richmond get their first win on the board for the season with a 5-4 win over Nelson Suburbs FC Seals. While in the Nelson Pine women’s premier division, the Richmond Foxes maintained their spotless record as they held Mapua scoreless in a 4-0 win.

Rugby

Waimea College old boy Macca Springer has scored his first super rugby points with a try in the Crusaders’ 43-27 win over the Rebels over the weekend.

Photo: File.

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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

NELSON-WAIMEA POWERTALK. Mon 1st May. 9.30-11am. Sport Tasman/ Richmond Town Hall, Cambridge St. Our Annual Speech Contest. Come and enjoy our best work! Contact: Sandra 027 766 0347

LIGHTHOUSE SPIRITUAL AWARENESS CENTRE. Mondays

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TUESDAY

NELSON 50+ WALKING GROUP Tuesday May 2nd. HopeWaimea River. Meet at 9.45am at the Hope Domain. BYO lunch. Phone Jan 021 598842

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Ph. (03)544 8844

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HOPE INDOOR BOWLING CLUB Tuesday Nights 7pm at Hope

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STOKE INDOOR BOWLS CLUB 2023 season has started, Warnes Stadium, Songer Street, Stoke. New members welcome. Please wear flat soled shoes. Enquiries ph Lynn 547 7112.

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WEDNESDAY

COMMUNITY SING A LONG Wednesday 3 May 1.30 pm. Stoke Methodist Church 94 Neale Ave .Afternoon tea. Gold coin donation for Nelson Hospital Chaplaincy welcomed

PILATES IN RICHMOND Multi-level Pilates classes, suitable for most all abilities. Term 2 $135 starts Wednesday May 10, 11:30am & 5:30pm. Enrolments essential as classes fill quickly. Meetingroom, Richmond Town Hall, Cambridge St. Email sue@suewilson. kiwi.nz or call 0292 813 735. Facebook Classical Pilates with Sue.

SPIRITED CONVERSATIONS Wedn 26 April. Hannah Banks, Associate Principal, Nayland College. Hear from an expert working at the chalk-face! “What’s working & what’s not working in New Zealand high schools.” Yaza Cafe opens 6pm. Speaker 7.30pm. Koha. Ph 5486241

CENTRAL GARDEN CLUB meets 2nd Wednesday of each month

1.30pm at stoke methodist church hall, Neale Ave Stoke. Guest speakers and afternoon tea new members most welcome contact Lynn or bob 5418468

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MOTUEKA LIGHTHOUSE meets the last Thursday of every month at Motueka Community House, Decks Reserve next to Red Cross. 7pm-9pm. $3 Donation Appreciated. Thursday 27 AprilEmotion Code. Contact Angie 0225804938

NELSON CITY PROBUS CLUB welcome both men & women. We meet 2nd Thursday each month (Feb-November) at 10 am, The Nelson Golf Club, 38 Bolt Rd, Tahunanui. Contact the Secretary on nelsoncitygroupgmail.com

WAIMEA COMBINED FRIENDSHIP GROUP meet monthly at 9.45am on 3rd Thursday of month in Hope Church, Ranzau Road for Friendship, Fellowship & Learning. Contact Denise on 027 765 000 or Rosalie on 027 249 1080.

TAICHI Thursdays 12:00-1:00pm. Beginners class started 27 April. Stillness, breath, movement. Quiet Heart Tai Chi, Anglican Church, Dorset Street. Donation. Contact Merrick, email quiet.heart.tai. chi@gmail.com Ph 021 063 6620

RICHMOND WELCOME GROUP: Want to make new friends join a friendly group for coffee & a chat.10am on the 1st & 3rd Thursday of each month at Paragon Cafe Langdale Drive Richmond Ansley /Phillip 5410 350 0272212943.

SATURDAY

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 & WIDOWERS Magical Mystery Bus Tour, Sunday 23 April, $5.00 Leaves approx 10.30 am. Ph: Margaret

027 2600748.

WAIMEA MUSIC Club meets at Methodist Church Hall, Neale Ave, Stoke on Sunday, 30 April at 1.15pm. All welcome. Ph Jim 5449446

SPIRITUAL/ENERGY HEALING by donation, The first Sunday of every month 3.30pm-6.30pm. Motueka Community House, Decks

Reserve next to Red Cross. Private Appointments Also Available. Contact Angie 0225804938 angel3000.h@gmail.com

NELSON PHILATELIC SOCIETY Meeting Sunday 14th May Doors

Open 1.30pm - Meeting Starts 2.00pm At Stoke Baptist Church.

4-8 Page Display competition Mitchener Cup –Letter “A” New Dis player’s Cup Competition. Contact Robin 0275442518

COMPLETE HEALTH IMPROVEMENT PROGRAMME (CHIP)

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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.

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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.

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.

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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.

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DEATH

Gael

1947 - 2023

Peacefully passed away at Stillwater Resthome on April 13.

Loved wife of the late Dennis, loved mother and mother in law of Ricky and Cherrie, Jay and the late Stephanie, Kain and Debbie. Nana to 7 Grandchildren and all her Great Grandchildren. A private cremation has been held.

MEMORIAL

CUNNIFFE

Michael Ivan (Pat)

Passed away at home as he wanted after many years of ill health.

Son of the late Don & Melva Cunniffe (formerly Murchison), brother of the late Ian, (Takaka) the late Bill (Westport), and Doug (Blenheim), and of Gail Sutton (Nelson) and brother-inlaw and uncle to their respective families. Also brother to the late Harvey (Murchison).

Husband of the late Merilyn, and father of Sharon (Sydney), the late Michael (Brisbane), and Paula (Nelson). Grandfather of Shay and Gemma (Nelson), and Liam (Sydney). Great-grandad to Adam (Nelson). He was a friend and acquaintance to many, and ‘Postman Pat’ to the wider Nelson North Community since 1976 until he semi-retired, 36 years later. Also widely known in the greater Top of the South region with his circular distribution network.

ployment. He became a postman/paperman/breadman/courier/circular distributor/busdriver, etc, a proudly self-made business couple, built from the ground up and without financing.

He was a deep-thinker with strong opinions, but also generous. A stirrer, jokester, Jacinda-lover and a Trump-hater. He died the day after the presidential elections in USA, some of his last words being ‘I’m so glad I got to live another day to see Trump fired.’

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Pat had also been a diesel mechanic before volunteering for the NZ Army in the Malayan Peacekeeping Forces between 1957-58. There he spent two years living on the edge of his seat and volunteering as ‘scout’, patrolling the jungle and flushing out communist terrorists who had hidden there after WW2. Back home, he became a long haul truck driver for 25 years at TNL, and a tomato glasshouse worker as he and Merilyn transitioned to self-em-

Thanks for understanding the time taken to announce the passing of Pat, and the process of grieving and adjusting to life without the man that wanted all life lived on his terms. Pat requested that there be no funeral or flowers, and leaving his death announcement until a later date. He was cremated and will be interred shortly at Marsden Valley Cemetery alongside Merilyn and Michael. In the meantime, he has been relaxing in his ‘gold box’ on the shelf with his beloved Sky remote resting on him. Many thanks to the death doula services of Damara Pearl at Simplicity Funerals, the Nelson District Health nurses, Nelson Hospital staff, Access, the Ministry of Veterans’ Affairs, Dr Rob Riley (personal physician for 45 years, who didn’t retire until Pat died), and the rest of the team at Rata Medical Centre, Nelson.

Tasman’s 10-Year Plan 2024 – 2034

Work is underway to create Tasman’s 10-Year Plan which sets our priorities for the District for the next 10 years.

We’re looking for your input on what we should focus on. Is it the environment, infrastructure, climate change, growth? Join one of our upcoming engagement sessions and have your say.

• Zoom webinar, Thursday 27 April, 7.30 pm, find the Zoom link and passcode at shape.tasman.govt.nz/tasmans-10-year-plan

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$7.1m of discounts to be provided to consumers

Network Tasman will credit $7.1m to consumers’ next power bills. Consumer ownership and a focus on cost efficiency have enabled Network Tasman to credit more than $245 million of discounts back to consumers in the region since the discount scheme’s inception in 1994.

Network Tasman will credit $13.6m in discounts back to consumers in 2022/23: $6.5m was credited to consumers in September 2022, and $7.1m will be credited in the coming weeks.

Eligibility

To be eligible for a Network Tasman discount, a consumer must have an active metered connection to our network at midnight on 24 April 2023. Our network covers the Nelson Tasman region, excluding central Nelson.

Your discount is based on the electricity you consumed between 1 September 2022 and 31 March 2023. Most residential consumers will receive a discount of between $30 and $100. You can find the exact value of your discount on our website.

You will need your ICP number, which is typically at or near the top of page 2 of your bill, near your location address. The ICP number has 15 characters and starts with several zeros, e.g. 0000055245NT1G2

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