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Remembering World War 2 MaX FretHey John Beeching wasn’t even 18 years old when he signed up to the British Royal Air Force (RAF) in 1941. When asked why he joined, John’s answer was straight forward: “Because the war on.” After training and working as an engineer for a few years, John eventually made it into the air as part of RAF Bomber Command in the final six months of the war. “I was flying on operations over Germany when I was 21.” John remembers his time in the RAF fondly. “They were probably the best years of my life, really truly,” he says. “It was all fun, even though it was death. You had the best of mates, the best of equipment, well-fed, everything was going for you.” John says there was a real sense of comradery amongst the enlistees. “It was great, really great… There were so many blokes of your own age.”

Nelson’s John Beeching served in the Second World War as part of RAF Bomber Command. Photo: Evan Barnes.

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Local builders have been left thousands of dollars out of pocket after a flurry of thefts which have been labelled a sustained attack on people’s livelihoods by those in the industry. Local Master Builders approached Nelson Weekly after a

spate of thefts, fearing that the prevalence of site thefts could become the new norm. Stonewood Homes managing director Brent Stewart, known by many as Stu, says after a few weeks of increased thefts, tradies are rallying together to increase security in new subdivisions. He says Berryfields in particular has been hit hard by theft over the

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past few weeks, with some tradespeople seeing thousands of dollars of tools and materials taken from construction sites. Inhaus managing director Russell Campbell echoes Stu’s concerns, saying a recent theft from a site of his resulted in around $45,000 worth of products being cut from a steel container. “I know one company had six sites stolen

from, another had four, another got hit a number of times over a period of time,” Russell says. He says the industry is under immense pressure with delays in consents, struggles to get materials in a timely manner, and increasing costs since Covid arrived in the country. Products such as plasterboard are becoming an item that is impossible to replace

quickly and as such has become a target for thieves. They say they have heard of an instance where someone in highvis clothing, like a tradesperson wears, arrived on a site during the day claiming that they were swapping out an incorrect plasterboard order.

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“I go to a cheerleading holiday programme on Bolt Road and I love it.”

“I have had a sleepover and play dates and this week I’m going sailing.”

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Tools, gib and wire targeted in site thefts from PAGE 1 Nothing seemed untoward to other tradespeople on site, so the thief was able to make off with an entire load of plasterboard. “The likes of gib [plasterboard], everybody knows that there are issues of supply, and undesirables may know that so may be selling it on the black market or using it themselves,” Stu says. Orders for plasterboard are having to be placed months in advance and to have that stolen creates a flow-on affect that will ultimately end with the consumer. “The flow-on affect is these clients are having to wait, what can be up to months, it’s holding that job up further which means people who are waiting to take ownership of their new home are needing to find other accommodations longer, which will add to

financial pressures.” Milestone Homes general manager Adam Hills says it has become a sustained attack on people’s livelihoods. “It’s always been a problem, you’ve got such big developments happening all at once with no residents so there’s an opportunity there for them, knowing that in all likelihood they’re not going to be seen. “That’s why we’ve seen thefts ramp up in the last few months, coupled with the cost of living being out of control,” he says. Another item that is being targeted is mains wiring, which is being cut from sites. “We were the first to get hit with the wiring theft two weeks ago, obviously they got some money for it so they’ve gone back and hit everyone,” Adam says. The wiring contains copper,

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Brent Stewart and russell Campbell say thefts have increased recently, prompting increased security. Photo: Sara Hollyman. which can be sold as scrap metal at a minimal price of around $13 per kilogram. “The length that they’re taking is of very little value but the time and effort to replace it is significant,” Russell says. “It’s the time inconvenience, people are booked out weeks in advance so to have to go back and replace those cables, it’s frustrating, we’re all pulling our hair out trying to get things done, there’s enough

challenges out there,” Adam adds. Adam says on one of their developments the three companies involved are paying for a security company to go through a few times every night. “We’ve got people on camera at 3am trying to, and successfully, getting into containers. They’re professional, they’re not cutting locks they’re cutting hinges and they’re in and out, it’s a real challenge for us.”

Adam says they are exploring full cameras at the entrance as well as full fencing and increased security and locks on their next development. “It’s going to make life harder for everyone because scumbags think they can rip off the building company who can afford it, but they don’t think about who that affects.” All three are asking the public to take note of anyone on site at strange times, even if they are in high-vis and look like they should be there. “Please put in a phone call or take note, I’m happy to be contacted even if it’s another company’s build site, we would much rather check it out if someone thinks something doesn’t look right,” Adam says. He stresses not to approach people, but simply take note of the time or vehicle.

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Frustration over lack of loading zone options Max Frethey The owner of a moving company slapped with a $60 parking fine says he’d like to see a permanent solution so he and other movers aren’t breaking the law. Leon Ward’s furniture removal company Award Movers was fined while delivering furniture to Eclectic Antiques on the corner of Hardy and Morrison Streets recently. Leon parked his truck half on the footpath and half on a broken line. “I thought that was the safest place to park,” Leon says. He says the only options are either to double-park, cone-off four car parks outside Eclectic until he arrives, or park in a closest loading zone, 200 metres away on Selwyn Place. “If we park over there, we’re walking furniture past pedestrians for a block,” he says. “It’s not viable.” Leon acknowledges that he was parked illegally. “I’m happy to pay the fine.” But given the other options are both disruptive, Leon is interested in exploring alternative options with council, such as a permit to park as he did. “I’m happy to work with them,” he says, but when he raised al-

Leon Ward was fined for parking his truck half on the footpath and a broken yellow line. He accepts the fine but says that parking elsewhere would create an obstacle for Nelson drivers. Photo: Max Frethey. ternatives with council, he says he was rebuffed. “They basically don’t want a bar of it.” The branch manager for another transport company which operates in Nelson said that his drivers have also experienced issues with loading in the CBD. “We’ve had a couple fines come our way,” says the manager who asked to stay anonymous. He says some areas in the city centre are more awkward to deliver to than others. “Especially around the top end of Trafalgar,” he says. “We need to do our best to work around it.” Eclectic Antiques owner Maria Henare says that the lack of a convenient loading zone

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Jungle fighting in Malaysia Max Frethey Francis Peter Belsham was no stranger to the military before he signed up. Many of his family members served in the Second World War. “All my uncles and that were all Māori Battalion.” Francis’ boarding school was even set up to run like the army. “I enjoyed it so much,” he says. Francis later completed his compulsory military training and leapt at the chance at serving overseas. “I thought ‘boy, this is going to be the experience of a lifetime,’ so I signed up.” “We were the first regular force battalion ever to leave the shores of New Zealand,” he says. Francis was deployed to Malaysia from 1956 to 1959 during the Malayan Emergency, a communist and pro-independence insurgency in British Malaysia, where he primarily took part in jungle fighting. “We used to go into the jungle for up to eight weeks.” Francis says he enjoyed his time in deployment. But when his father died, Francis was sent back home to care for his mother who took the loss badly.

aNZaC DaY: Nelsonians gathered for anzac memorial services on Monday to remember those killed in war and honour returned and serving servicemen and women. The dawn parade in Nelson set off at 5.45am from Millers acre to anzac Park for the service. Later in the morning, Last Post and wreath laying ceremonies took place at Wakapuaka Cemetery, at the Boer War Memorial in Queens gardens and at Marsden Valley Cemetery. Pictured is Royal New Zealand air Force bugler Sergeant Mason Robinson during the dawn service. Photo: Evan Barnes.

Francis Peter Belsham served during the Malayan Emergency from 1956-1959. Photo: Evan Barnes. Even though he enjoyed his time in Malaysia, Francis couldn’t escape the human cost of the conflict. “I went to the Kuala Lumpur cemetery, and the ones that lost their lives: 18, 18, 18,” he says. “Terrible.” New Zealand lost fifteen men in Malaysia. Francis knew two of them. “One was our dog handler, he came from the West Coast.” Francis explains how they had two lots of dogs: patrol dogs, which can locate the enemy, and tracker dogs which follow trails. “He had a tracker dog, and they were hot on the trail of these terrorists. The tracker dog took him right into an ambush.” His time in Malaysia was incredibly maturing for Francis.

WW2 vet: It shouldn’t be forgotten FROM PagE 1 “I’ve got no bad memories of the air force at all, really.” The sensation of being up in the sky in his Mosquito plane has never left John. “Flying fast aeroplanes is always a stand-out memory for anybody,” he says. Though he never shot an enemy aircraft, John’s time in the air was frequently high stakes. “We got chased a few times, we had a few dogfights in the middle of the night.” But despite the adventurous and

exciting nature of being a pilot in the RAF, it was still war time. “My best friend, he was killed,” John says. “You lost many friends.” “Don’t forget, there were 55,000 bomber people killed during the war. 55,000 out of 110,000, so chances of survival were slim on Bomber Command.” The high death rate was something they had to live with. “Unfortunately, we got used to it,” John says. “You sort of got used to talking to someone one night at dinner and the next morning they weren’t there for break-

fast, and then they’re never there again.” “You just got used to losing people, so you never got that close to people.” John says that Anzac Day is still important today. “Things like [the war] shouldn’t be forgotten, ever, so I think it’s very important.” “It’s nice to remember your mates,” though John’s remembrance of the war is not limited to a single day. “It was a very levelling experience,” he says. “You remember them every day.”

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ZUMO Coffee House to suspend retail operations ZUMO Coffee House has announced it will suspend retail operations on or before 29 April. Director Allen Chambers says they had struggled with a “very shallow talent pool” since before Covid-19. “Post Covid, we are simply unable to maintain our well-established standards … as I have stated for many years, either we maintain our standards, or we close.” They plan to reopen the coffee house when the situation “sufficiently improves” but their wholesale operation and online orders will continue. UB40 to perform in Nelson Iconic British reggae band UB40 will perform in Nelson early next year. They will take the stage at Trafalgar Park on 6 January and will be joined by Jefferson Starship and Dragon. The concert is part of a nationwide tour to celebrate their 40th anniversary in 2020. Tickets go on sale on 26 April.

Players from across the top of the South Island joined to play in a rugby game on a home-made pitch in Wairangi Bay in the Marlborough Sounds last week. Photo: Supplied.

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Burst water main closes road A burst water main closed a section of Waimea Rd in Stoke last Wednesday morning. Nelson City Council announced the emergency closure after the water pipe burst. Traffic heading to Stoke from Nelson was diverted along Annesbrook Drive to allow for the closure between Matangi St and Quarantine Rd. A council statement apologised for the inconvenience.

A group of Nelsonians joined a rugby-mad Blenheim man who has set up one of the most isolated rugby pitches in the country. The rugby field, in Wairangi Bay in the Outer Sounds, is as flat as you’ll get in the Sounds, says Rob Thornley. And its debut game, a Golden Oldies match celebrating Rob’s

50th birthday, saw a massive influx to the isolated community for “a hell of a lot of fun”. The paddock came about after Rob’s “crazy” idea to come out of retirement and play club rugby for Picton-based Waitohi; until his brother-in-law Nick Smith talked him into a better idea. “It was Nick’s idea – he said, don’t be stupid. Do a one-off Golden Oldies game,” says Rob.

“Instead of a whole year [of rugby] as a 50-year-old, just have one game.” The field is set up at Rob’s family bach in Croisilles Harbour and was a family effort through and through. Home-milled timber for the uprights, the kids painted the crossbar in club colours and the field was mowed with the ride on. “All my nephews played; they

range in age from 7 to 13. They were split across the two teams,” Rob says. Rob says in the end, they had massive numbers including several people who had never played a game of rugby before. “My 66-year-old father had a go – he propped scrum. “It was just an awesome day.” The teams played in jerseys from Nelson’s Marist club and Marlborough’s Waitohi club.

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Family bach feud: ‘I went through friggin’ hell for years... I couldn’t just walk away’ TRACY NEAL Open Justice Reporter

After a lengthy battle over a family bach Grant Parkins is on the brink of believing if justice exists. The middle brother of three is the reluctant star of the Parkins family drama over a property in the Marlborough Sounds which was left to the siblings in their father’s will. He went to court believing he was right, but after a judge recently ruled against him he’s questioning whether it was all worth it. “I realise that going on a gut feeling means nothing in the legal process, but I’d be disappointed if in years to come I didn’t try and then thought, ‘why the hell didn’t I do that’?” Parkins initially declined to be interviewed for a story featured by Open Justice in Nelson Weekly last week after a judge dismissed his latest legal challenge, but he has now decided to speak out about how the Parkins rift became a rupture. The shame of it all, he said, was the money that could have been used to help buy the property off his brothers has instead been swallowed by legal fees – about $100,000 so far and rising. The 49-hectare property at Oyster Bay, in Croisilles Harbour, was developed by Morris and Rosalie Parkins, together with their three sons, Steve, Grant and Reece. Rosalie died in 1999, not long after the bach was finished, and Morris in 2010, after which the three brothers inherited an equal share in the property.

At the heart of the dispute was Grant’s desire for a greater interest in the property than the three-way split given in the will. He claimed to have contributed more than his brothers to its development and was therefore entitled to a larger share of the value of improvements. While there was no dispute about Grant’s early input, there was disagreement over how much he claimed to have spent on the property, and his brothers’ input later. Grant took up the fight in the belief he was on solid ground. Failure to agree at mediation forged the path to the District Court, which dismissed Grant’s claim. The High Court reached the same conclusion and recently dismissed his appeal. The process has been stressful for everyone involved, with Grant’s older brother Steve telling Open Justice last week that the battle is something their father never would have wanted. Grant’s partner, Debra Jane Henderson, said she gave up any hope of a solution or reconciliation a couple of years ago at mediation. Grant, like Steve, told Open Justice they were fighting for what each believed was right. From his engineering workshop in Nelson, where Grant once made some famous props for the Lord Of The Rings trilogy - and now uses one ring as a paperweight - he wonders how it all went so wrong. Grant was living at home with his parents when Rosalie began her private war with the cancer which

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Brothers’ bay of broken dreams: Family torn apart by dispute over bach TRACY NEAL OPEN JUSTICE REPORTER The ties that bound a family bach built by a labour of love, have been unravelled by a longrunning fight which one family member says has been “years of heartbreak”. “It’s been absolute devastation. It’s a place where we used to love to go, as it was all about family,” she said of the shared haven in the sometimes serene but often squally corner of the Marlborough Sounds. The 49-hectare property at Oyster Bay, in the Croissilles Harbour, was developed by Morris and Rosalie Parkins, together with their three sons, Reece, Steve and Grant. Rosalie died in 1999, sadly not long after the bach was finished, and Morris in 2010, after which the three brothers inherited an equal share in the property. It had become something their father never would have wanted, Steve told Open Justice. At the heart of the dispute was Grant’s ambition for a greater interest in the property. He claimed to have contributed more than his brothers to its development. He was not challenging the will, but wanted recognition he was

entitled to a larger share of the value of improvements over the years. A bid to have the District Court recognise his claim failed, and now an appeal to the High Court has also failed. Grant said while the rift with his brothers was now irreparable, he planned to continue the fight. “I don’t want to say much more but yes, it’s been very difficult – there’s no going back.” Morris Parkins was 46 years-old when he bought the property in 1990. It was mostly bare land in a part of the Sounds which was a boat ride from Nelson, or a long drive over twisty, steep gravel roads which in parts plunged straight down to the sea. Morris, Rosalie and their three sons referred always to the property as “the family bach”, where Morris spent most of his spare time. He was a builder, regarded by all, including his sons, as a man of few words. He was extremely resourceful and a very hard and committed worker, Justice Gendall said in last month’s High Court decision. “It is clear from the evidence that Morris was very determined to develop his family bach property which he loved, and in doing so to employ the many and varied skills he had.” He worked tirelessly for years to

The Parkins bach in Oyster Bay. Photo: Supplied. develop the property and the two houses eventually on it, so it was kept for and used by all the family. From 1990 he cleared the land, built fences and facilities for stock plus a large shed before preparing a site for the first house. Morris and his sons worked fulltime, therefore work on the property was a project for weekends. It took six years to build the house. Grant was an engineer, Reece a builder, and Steve a plumber. Aside from the practical skills they contributed to developing the property, they also revelled in the fishing and hunting opportunities the bay offered. In 2003, Morris, who was by then retired, re-located an old hospital building to the property to be used as a second house. In 2008 his health declined, and he went into care. Reece took over

administering his father’s affairs. He, Grant and Steve divided the costs three ways of running the property, including rates, insurance, private roading levies, and mooring fees. Morris died in 2010, not having been back to the Sounds since he went into care. While Grant acknowledged all had equal share in the estate, he claimed that because he and their father developed the property together in the earlier years he was therefore entitled to half the value of improvements over time. “Because of his contributions and reasonable expectations, he maintains an institutional constructive trust arose relating to the property that he asks the court to recognise,” Justice Gendall said. An example of a constructive trust might be where a person was defined by law as being a property’s nominal owner, for the benefit of others. Steve and Reece acknowledged Grant had put in more work than they had early on, but later on their contributions exceeded his. They too had used their trade expertise, their own equipment and gear, and their access to materials in the property’s later development. They also disputed Grant’s claim

he had made direct financial contributions to the property’s development. Justice Gendall said that in order to give rise to a constructive trust a claimant needed to establish more than just contributions to the asset in question. “The property was regarded by all as the ‘family bach’. It was ‘Morris’ bach’ - his passion, and something he worked on in most of his free moments. “It was passed down by Morris in his will (unchanged for 30 years when he died), to his three boys in equal shares for continuing use by them and the next generation his respective grandchildren.” Justice Gendall said the conclusion reached in the District Court to dismiss Grant’s claim in its entirety was a proper one. The subsequent appeal in the High Court failed for a number of reasons. The family said the heartbreak was such that some of them, including Grant, hadn’t visited in years. They said it had left a “nasty taste” and all they wanted was to remember their mum and dad being there. O P E N

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The creatively talented collaborative that make up the Moutere Artisans are excited to invite you to their very first Autumn Open Day on April 24. Traditionally held in October during Labour weekend the craftspeople of Upper Moutere open their doors to the public so they can experience the very best of what the skilled makers have to offer. The annual event has been running for around 15 years and consistently attracts thousands of people across the region. This year the team have chosen to create a bi-annual occasion, with their first being held over Anzac weekend, to allow artisans with more seasonally reliant products to be involved. Noël Jelsma, co-owner of Neudorf Black and chairman of Moutere Artisans, says the decision was an easy one after hosting such a hugely successful event last October. “We thought we could try something new and see what the attendance numbers are like. Hosting the event in autumn gives other artisans the opportunity to participate as well.” The Moutere Hills Community Centre will be serving as a hub of central information on the day. Maps, carparking, information boards on the artisans, and toilet facilities will be available, says Noël.

Driving through the Moutere countryside in autumn will offer a spectacular backdrop to an already stunning landscape. “There will be a different autumnal vibe this time around, there will be new wines and wares on the table and fresh berries, jams and sauces, available from Moutere Strawberries.” Jewellery, sculptures, pottery and ceramics will be available on the day, enjoy a pint at New Zealand’s oldest pub or sample new season wines from the plethora of award-winning Moutere Valley vineyards along with some of the country’s finest cheeses, mushrooms, olive oils, black garlic, and gourmet smallgoods and charcuterie as well. “Forget about your troubles,” says Noël, “and enjoy a wonderful day out in our stunning region.” For more information on the artisans and the event check out www.moutereartisans.co.nz Business Update. Advt.

eventually claimed her life. The land in the Sounds had been bought in 1990, but the house came later. Grant said he initiated the project, with his father’s support, finally settling on a slice of former farmland in Oyster Bay. Grant helped with its early development, hauling trailer loads of Summerhill stone cladding and timber linings for the new bach. “There were a hell of a lot of trips getting stuff down there.” Enjoy the rich colours of autumn as you visit the Moutere Artisans to enjoy food, wine, arts & crafts. For full information visit

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Grant put in moorings used by everyone from local boaties to Hollywood royalty, including Tom Cruise and his former wife Katie Holmes who once pulled in on a giant sailing catamaran. Those were the glory years. What the Parkins family could not have known then was the scale of the looming dispute, fuelled in part by a deeply bitter and ongoing fight over road access to the bay. Oyster Bay sat within Wairangi Bay, around which were dotted a few private homes and holiday homes. Landowners went to court in 2011 over plans by a private forestry partnership to close a road to their properties, which crossed a strip of land the foresters owned. A new road was built by one of the forestry partners to serve a new subdivision, and users were

then asked to help pay for it. “I went through friggin’ hell for years. I spent $50,000 to try and get that sorted. I’d been through so much I felt I couldn’t just walk away,” Grant said of the reason he was fighting. He said the relationship with his older brother had soured some years earlier over alleged debts linked to their respective trades, but things really curdled when heirlooms were being decided upon after their father died. “We were splitting things up and it was getting difficult, so I said, ‘you know what, I’m just going to let this go’, but when it came to the property in the Sounds I knew I’d have to put my foot down.” Grant said he had offered to buy out his brothers, including forestry he and Morris has planted, but no one could agree on a price. “They wanted me to pay for my trees.” Grant said was he still exploring options for a further appeal, but he knew the stakes were high. “How am I going to win and how much will it cost, and am I better to suffer the loss so far or an even greater one down the track? In truth, he did not know if it had all been worth it. “I don’t know. I really don’t know but if I was going to break, I would have by now.”

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WEDNESDAY 27 April 2022

Bingo bolsters Brain Tumour Support Max Frethey A bingo night being hosted by the Tāhunanui Community Hub has already raised $1,000 for Brain Tumour Support NZ. The fundraising event, being held on Friday 6 May, sold out in a matter of days. Event co-ordinator Mark French says the speed at which the tickets sold out was amazing. “We never imagined that they would go so fast.” It’s the second time the Community Hub has hosted a fundraising night for Brain Tumour Support. The first event, held last year,

raised an impressive $2,700 for the charity through a combination of bingo tickets, raffles, and public donations. “Everyone had a great experience, they had lots of fun,” Mark says. He hopes that May’s event will be as successful as the first, saying they’ve already had a lot of support from the community. “We had great support from local businesses with donations.” Brain Tumour Support NZ offers support to people who have been diagnosed with a brain tumour, and their families. “It’s good cause to support,” Mark says. “Every day I’m bumping

into people that know people ment, we’re trying to support who’ve had brain tumours.” people for the time they have left.” “We’re grateful for all their sup- Brain cancer is the leading cause port,” says charity of cancer death in chair and founding people under 40 and is a debilitating and trustee Chris Tse. multifaceted condi“All fundraisers are important for us, tion that also imparticularly commupacts a patient’s neunity fundraisers.” rological and mental Chris says that the health. complex nature “Part of our charity’s of brain tumours mission is to raise Chris Tse awareness,” Chris means that options are limited for those diagnosed says. “It’s not in the public eye with the cancer. very often.” “There’s a lack of treatments, and Brain Tumour Support provides because there’s a lack of treat- care packages with support infor-

Back from left: Nelson city councillor Matt Lawrey, Velma Vermaat, Monique Hovers, Adriana Koch, and Marieke Jansen. In front are Montague Adams, 4, and Anahera Vermaat, 5. Photo: Kate Russell.

Orange light for orange bikes Kate russell A sea of orange will be making its way through Nelson this weekend. A family-friendly orange bike ride is taking place this Saturday, 30 April, to celebrate the nationwide Dutch week and to promote cycling as a sustainable means of transport in Aotearoa. Organiser Velma Vermaat says they are encouraging people to

dress in orange, decorate their bikes, and join the 12.5km offroad ride from the Nightingale Library in Tāhunanui to the Trafalgar Centre. “We’ll finish off with a small celebration - a prizegiving and some Dutch food at 3pm.” The ride kicks off at 1.30pm and will take around one hour. A shorter kids’ bike ride will take place at the same time, starting at the Trafalgar Centre along the Maitai and kids can

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mation and goodies to those who have been diagnosed with brain tumours. They also have a team of volunteers of people with brain cancer experience for patients to talk with. “When you’re first diagnosed, you really want someone to talk to who has been through a similar experience,” Chris says. “It’s like that old adage: a problem shared is a problem halved.” If you’re interested in donating to Brain Tumour Support NZ, you can do so on their website: https://www.braintumoursupport. org.nz/

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Moller fountain gets new paint

Your electricity discount is on its way Network Tasman is pleased to announce that its consumers will receive a discount credit on their next power bill.

The Moller Fountain on Haven Rd has been covered up while it gets a new lick of paint. The fountain is over 80 years old and it has recently had some work done to it, including new water pipes, a pump station, and lights. The fountain was initially donated anonymously to the city in 1940, but the identity of the benefactor was revealed at the unveiling ceremony to be Mrs Dorothea Moller. The fountain has been various colours over the years including pink and turquoise, purple and golden yellow, and, most recently, gold and cream.

The Moller Fountain on Haven Rd is covered for its new paint job. Photo: Sarah Board.

$6.9m of discounts to be provided to consumers Network Tasman will credit a total of $6.9m to consumers’ next power bills. Consumer ownership and a focus on cost efficiency has enabled Network Tasman to credit more than $218 million of discounts back to consumers in the region since the discount scheme’s inception in 1994. Network Tasman will credit $13.2m in discounts back to consumers in 2021/22: $6.3m was credited to consumers in September 2021 and $6.9m will be credited in the coming weeks.

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The demand for perinatal mental health support has doubled in Nelson over the past two years and three local women have connected to raise awareness for the service. Perinatal Support Nelson clinical manager Velia Chambers says they currently have between 20 and 25 mums on their waiting list, compared to 10 mums two years ago. “Some are waiting up to 12 weeks before they are getting support.” That’s why Velia, along with lactation consultant Ruth Brodbeck and local mum Karolina Gorton, have organised a fundraising walk for perinatal mental health awareness week on 1 May in association with Perinatal Anxi-

ety and Depression Aotearoa (PADA). The event will raise funds to provide more services in Nelson for those experiencing antenatal and postnatal anxiety and depression. The walk will start at the Rutherford Park skatepark and head along the Maitai to the Botanical Reserve and back, approximately 5km. Ruth is a lactation consultant for La Leche League and a retired midwife, and says she is “passionate” about women’s health. “When this came up, I thought it was a great opportunity for us here in Nelson to make this connection and raise the awareness. “For me, it’s about making connections and bringing people together.” Karolina knows first-hand

how hard it can be to deal with perinatal depression, as she went through it when she was pregnant with her second child. “My brain went into a dark spot, and I didn’t have the energy to think about life. I reached out for help and called Perinatal Support Nelson,” she says. “It helped me to find myself again and to be a better mum. I really care about the topic.” Velia says they have an “amazing” team of volunteers and counsellors in Nelson. “But with more resources and funding we would be able to get those mums the support they need within a really good timeframe.” For more information on the walk and to register go to www.pada.nz/event/chooseto-move-for-perinatal-mentalhealth-1st-may-nelson/

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Opinion Council credit card spend OK so they accounted for 10K of the 39K spent. What was the rest spent on? If you are going to present a list, make it a full list. Wayne Verry A $1500 subscription to Grammarly? So what. Sounds like a storm in a teacup. Vincent Dickie $1500!? For a subscription to Grammarly? That sounds like the annual Christmas decoration budget. Dennon Payn So they’re talking about some $40k of spendings but only writing about $9500 ... with not even $1k for the rewards ... who cares about the thousand dollars they spend on staff? Sounds legit to me but what happened to the $30k they don’t write about? Stephan Loos We need to see their finances as I’m sure us Nelsonian’s can curb their spending and bring it under control. Yvonne Harvey

$44k over 12 months in an organization of that size…. what’s the problem? Marcus Lovell Oh no, an organisation that occasionally rewards staff. And has annual total credit card spend of under $50k - per year. I know individuals that top that. In other news: reportedly a bag of rice has fallen over in China! Markus Erdmann Is this why the fees for dogs in Nelson city are so expensive? Because the council need Grammarly? How appalling, especially considering how atrociously they spend their money, I was shocked at Christmas after just moving back from Welly there were no decorations and the ones they did have were laughable. What a joke. That’s not what my taxes are for. Deleila Kelly Re staff rewards. It’s my opinion that appropriate salary and overtime payments should reflect the work people do. Then they can choose their own rewards. Janine Hannan

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Zumo to suspend retail operations I read a few months ago they were shifting due to apartments going to be built there and Zumo were thinking about relocating out to Richmond. Who knows what, anything or nothing. Whatever is going to happen, I will miss the atmosphere, great staff and the best coffee in town. Vennessa Edridge So many places are asking for people who have worked for a couple of years in that field. but not willing to train anyone and many would like to learn. Julie Winter Interesting term to describe staff … I always believe it is the manager’s or principal’s role to ensure

staff are trained or encouraged to upskill if required in a supportive environment. Jacinda Stevenson “Very shallow talent pool” - yeah, nah, no wonder it’s a struggle to recruit people! Carey Gary Most people will improve if the management is willing to train and give encouragement to their staff. And as the old saying goes, “if you are paying peanuts you only get ............s. Pamela Stratford Constantly saw them advertising for workers, shows a high turnover of staff and that’s a put off in itself. Bethany Rae-Coombes Shame, guess we will all have to go to Mel by the vege place in St Vincent Street. She sells nice coffee. Marion Maxwell Well, maybe if they were willing to actually train people instead of demanding experienced staff. Putting money first. Look at the way they refer to staff. This retail

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Sal’s comes to Nelson Really good authentic NY pizza. Lisa Nugent Love their pizza range. Sharon Patterson Be great if they did gluten and dairy free options. Catherine Barker Do we really need another pizza place in this small town? We have too many pizza places here. It’s fast (junk) food and not particularly healthy. You may have noticed that we have widespread health issues here so I think it would be better to decrease fast (junk) food places rather than increase them. Let’s encourage people to prepare more healthy food at home. Sally Elizabeth Rees If you’d like to have your say, email your letter to editorial@nelson weekly.co.nz

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Knowledge, empathy, experience, and compassion Long-standing, locally owned and operated veterinary service, Victory Vets, are thrilled to be opening its doors to the public at their brand-new clinic on Saxton Rd. Dr Brendan Hickman has co-owned Victory Vets with his wife, Dr Jacqui Hickman, and their colleagues Dr Adam Stanyer and Dr Rachel Stanyer, for the last seven years, purchasing the clinic in 2015. This month will see one of their dreams come to fruition with the expansion of a second practice opening in Stoke, called Nelson Vets. The business has seen immense growth since its beginnings, giving a rising need for a much larger space to meet its thriving demands. The team have taken a hands-on approach to the meticulous design and build of the spacious new clinic. They are delighted to launch Nelson Vets and continue to bring the same exceptional service from Victory Vets to new and existing clients in the region. “We want to be able to help our clients and animals to the best of our abilities and this clinic enables us to continue

Victory Vets clinic owners Dr Brendan Hickman, Dr Jacqui Hickman, Dr Rachel Stanyer and Dr Adam Stanyer are excited to launch the expansion of their new clinic, Nelson Vets, in Stoke. Photo: Amy Russ. doing that, while still offering our wide and varied range of services,” says Brendan. “We are really excited to open the doors and share with everyone the beautiful, huge, new centre that we have created.” The stunning new top-ofthe-line clinic is located near Pic’s Peanut Butter Factory on the corner of Findlay Pl and

Saxton Rd in Stoke. It boasts three operating theatres, an endoscopy unit, a laboratory and X-ray room, specialised in-patient and animal recovery rooms, a pharmacy, and a fantastic retail space. Both of the locally owned veterinary clinics offer hugely competitive prices on all of their pet care accessories.

Brendan says, when customers ‘support local’ it is a two-way street. The

clinic is then, in return, able to give back their clients. “We really appreciate the backing we are given by the local community. People buying our products locally has a knock-on effect as this enables us to continue providing top-quality care at more reasonable rates.” The team of over thirty staff are passionate about providing the best quality care for all their animals and pet owners across both clinics. “We will be sending all of our more complex cases to the new Nelson Vets centre. Dr Adam Stanyer will initially be based there covering orthopaedics and keyhole surgeries, and Dr Kelly Phillips will be offering an integrated medicine service.” “We are really lucky to have such an amazing team on board and working together. They really go above and beyond, and care passionately about the animals.” The clinic’s motto is ‘Pets are Family’ and their absolute devotion to animal care is hugely apparent. “There are plenty of studies to prove

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Knowledge, empathy, experience, and compassion that having a pet is hugely beneficial to the soul. We understand the massive value pets bring to people,” says Brendan, “How lucky are we to turn up for work in the morning and really be helping people with such a profoundly important part of their lives. Yes, there are very tough days, but it is all worth it when you know you have helped make a difference.” Working with local animal organisations remains a priority to the team, with their staff working closely with Natureland Wildlife Trust and Nelson SPCA. Manager of Natureland, Ruth Seabright, says the wildlife centre is a small conservation charity that does not have the resourcing to employ a dedicated vet or vet nurse, so the assistance given by Victory Vets and Nelson Vets is essential. “Having access to timely specialised care is vital for the trust. As you can imagine, getting an African Crested Porcupine to the vet’s is no easy task, so the teams flexibility to conduct home visits for some of our more special residents Dr Rachel Stanyer with Natureland Wildlife Trust senior keeper Alix Rimmer and 34 year old resident tuatara, Koi. Photo: Amy Russ. reduces the stress on everyone provide. “The flexibility the vet can offer all our animals.” - keepers and animals alike.” team demonstrate by working Victory Vets and Nelson Vets Ruth says the team at Nature- with us and conducting on- covers all of the Nelson SPCA land are extremely grateful for site visits, as well as tradition- veterinary care, and SPCA the care and support Victory al clinic-based care, makes a area manager Kelly Wyatt Vets and Nelson Vets are able huge difference to the care we knows first-hand of the care

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Nelson Vets is located near Pic’s Peanut Butter Factory on the corner of Findlay Pl and Saxton Rd in Stoke. Photo: Coman Construction Nelson. and compassion the vet team demonstrate. “We have a wonderful relationship with Brendan and his team. They are always striving to do what is in the very best interests of the animals.” Dog trainer and owner of Canine Know-how, Cat Watson, works closely with Victory Vets and Nelson Vets seeing the effort they go to on a daily basis and behind the scenes. “It is an absolute pleasure working alongside the team. As a qualified dog trainer, it is invaluable to have the support

of such a caring clinic and be able to use each other’s skills and knowledge to get the very best treatment and care for the dogs we see. I get to see the genuine passion these guys have for caring for our animals. It is so great to see all their hard work has paid off with such an incredible space at the new clinic.” The team will be putting on a sausage sizzle fundraiser, with big thanks to Kevin from BBQ Chill, for Natureland at the Open Day and, along with a tour of the new clinic,

are offering fantastic specials on top-quality stock items, special prizes and loads of fun activities. Brendan says the team are busy organising everything for the big day. “We are excited to give the public the opportunity to walk through the beautiful new space and see the back of house and what we are able to offer.” The Nelson Vets Open Day will run from 10am till 2pm on Sunday, May 1. Nelson Vets is located at 2 Findlay Pl, Stoke. Email: info@ nelsonvets.co.nz 03 544 5678.

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Barden Party goes international SARA HOLLYMAN A local back-yard performance is spreading its wings to take their show international and before the director leaves she wants to share her skills with locals through acting classes to help fund the journey. The Barden Party, based on William Shakespeare’s A Midsummer Night’s Dream, was adapted by a group of local actors to be able to perform in times of Covid restrictions and event cancellations. The play sees 11 actors take a different stage for each performance - in the host’s backyard or garden. Attendees are encouraged to pay what they can so the actors can take some form of contribution for their time and efforts. The play has been so successful that it has been performed more than 40 times and seen bookings for performances in Dunedin, Christchurch and Wellington. Now the Barden Party is heading to the States with its first interna-

Laura Irish as Puck during a Barden Party performance. Photo: Nick Gastrell. tional performances booked in Honolulu, Hawaii. Barden Party director Laura Irish says a massive fundraising effort is underway to get the team to Honolulu, St Louis, Chicago, Los Angeles and, if funds allow, New York and Massachusetts too.

Laura says they want to spend the American summer giving people the exact same experience as what New Zealanders have seen, so will be keeping it to private venues in backyards and gardens. Laura says the team are each undertaking their own fundraising

efforts, but she feels like, ultimately, she holds the responsibility of pulling it off. “The goalpost shifts with a trip like this, it’s a huge undertaking but I think we can accomplish it, all 11 of us are people with big dreams and a huge amount of de-

termination.” Laura estimates they will need around $30,000 to perform across all of their desired locations but have set a goal of raising $12k through Gofundme. “It’s very hard but the reward will be worth it.” Laura has decided to offer one last round of acting classes as a fundraiser before she heads back to her American homeland. The twice-a-week classes will run during the month of May and Laura says everyone will gain something from them whether they are a seasoned professional or a complete beginner. “I haven’t run an acting class in Nelson since 2017 so I think it’s time to do that. I’d love to help some actors discover some skills and strengths they have before I leave.” Classes are $250 for all eight classes or $35 per class if you can’t make the full month. To enquire or book a space, email hownow@thebardenparty.com

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Burn bright, good wood this winter. Keeping warm in winter is about more than just turning the heater up. If you’ve got a woodburner, you’ll know how important it is to get dry wood in early and store it well. There’s lots of handy tips and info on Council’s website at nelson.govt.nz/burnbright. Make sure you make the most of your valuable woodpile and operate your woodburner efficiently by following a few simple tips. Get your flue cleaned

before winter; use plenty of newspaper and kindling to get the fire going; don’t overfill the firebox with logs – add less wood more frequently and keep a good blaze going. Pop outside to check for smoke after the fire’s been going for 15 minutes – if it’s still smoking you are wasting valuable fuel. The aim is to burn smoke-free. If you’re looking at alternatives, heat pumps are the most efficient option if used correctly. Was your home built before 2008? It will most likely need an insulation top up. Warmer Kiwi Homes is a Government programme offering insulation and heater grants. Visit eeca.govt. nz/co-funding/insulation-and-heater-grants to find out if you are eligible.

Need a new chainsaw or your current chainsaw serviced for winter? Come and see the team at On Farm Agri Centre. knowledgeable staff will happily recommend what best suits your needs,” says owner Duane Whiting, “or you can view photos of our great range of wood on our website www. rw cltd.co.nz. Douglas fir has been popular again this year and we still have plenty available along with plenty of gum and a small amount of beech. We are happy to deliver to

your door or you can pick up a trailer load from our Beach Road, Richmond yard.

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Get your Good Wood delivered now Nelson’s Good Wood suppliers are ready to deliver your firewood A shed full of dry firewood can give you the security of knowing your home will be warm and dry when winter hits. Waiting until winter to order your firewood can come with the risk that there is little (or no) dry firewood available – and what is left is expensive.

Burning damp or wet wood with a moisture content greater than 25% is illegal and usually results in smoky chimneys, clogged up flues, complaints from neighbours and risks the attention of compliance officers. Tip: It’s best to avoid buying from roadside suppliers, or buying wood sold as “rain wet” as you may find that it is too wet to burn until the following year. Buy from one of the Good Wood suppliers listed below, for quality, dry firewood.

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Sport

WEDNESDAY 27 April 2022

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The first goal is getting through this season, says new netball GM Jack MalcolM Nelson Netball’s new general manager Ani Waitai’s goal this season is to complete it. She says it’s their first hurdle to overcome after back-toback years of Covid-19 seeing play cut short. “For me at the moment, it’s just getting netball to start. “I’m newly into the role, and with the season knocking on the door it’s hard to implement changes.” Ani wants to be a face for the netball community, saying she wants to be out on the courts as much as she’s behind a desk. Ani grew up in the Top of the South, bouncing between Blenheim and Nelson before playing premier netball and working in Nelson. “I’ve been in this community for a while. I played netball since I was a junior.” In 2010, Ani was named the Nelson senior player of the

year while also coaching the Waimea College A team in the premier grade. She still plays in the premier grade, for Jacks OPD as a shooter, laughing when she says she’s wanted to retire for years but hasn’t been able to bring herself to actually do it when the next season rolls around. Although restrictions have eased, Ani says player numbers are slightly down on last year despite increasing from 2020, but they expect some late entries. “With Covid-19, you can’t use numbers to measure success. “It’s going out on Thursday and Saturday, and you see smiles on faces. That, for me, is success.” She has a new team behind her, with Kalyssa Rasmussen being brought on as the Netball Centre Administrator and the Youth and Social Netball Development Coordinator.

“This year’s going to be a really massive year for me and my staff. We’re all new and we’re still learning a lot,” says Ani. She says they need to be more creative with their approach and delivery of netball in the long term. “What are some other ways (into the sport) and having all these other options for people. “Obviously still having a pathway to premiers, but we’ve still got non-premier teams who are just as competitive in their own right. “We want to broaden and grow numbers everywhere.” One area she says they also want to help grow is men’s netball, which will be introduced this year with a men’s team in the premier grade for the first time. “We need to think of ways to include them. In the future, we want to have a full men’s grade, but we have to start small.”

Ani Waitai says playing and coaching in the community has made her a recognisable and approachable face, which she hopes will help her in her new role as Nelson Netball’s new general manager. Photo: Jack Malcolm.

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Tues 17 May

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Wellby Signposter Training

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Tues 24 May

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Sarah Carpinter will be talking about the range of services they offer, including a demo of how to use a defibrillator.

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Tues 7 June

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Sleep Better

With Chris Allison, from Health Action Trust. Some practical information on how to get a better sleep.

Tues 21 June

10am - 11am

Blind Low Vision

Roy Myers gives an insight into the organisation’s services and support offered.

Tues 28 June

10am - 11am

Advance Care Plan

ACP is the process of thinking about and planning your future health care and end-of-life care. It’s about identifying what matters to you.

Tues 5 July

10am - 12 noon

Life Without a Car

Tips and practical information on how to get around once you stop driving.

Tues 26 July

10am - 11am

Citizens Advice Bureau

We’ve all heard of the Citizens Advice Bureau but come along and find out what they actually do.

Sport

WEDNESDAY 27 April 2022

Marist flanker Netani Baleisomosomo had a stand out performance that was marked with strong ball running and ferocious defence during his team’s 42-22 win over Waimea Old Boys. Photo: Evan Barnes/Shuttersport.

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Marist had one simple message throughout the week: this one is for Francis. Marist hosted Waimea Old Boys at Trafalgar Park on Saturday as part of the senior club rugby competition. But it wasn’t just competition points up for grabs, the Frank Monopoli Cup was on the line for the first time. The cup was introduced in memory of Francis, or Frank, a staunch supporter and life member of the Marist club who tragically died in a car accident just before Christmas. “This one was for Francis. We talked about making sure we got the win,” says Marist coach Shawn Begg. “We’re proud to be able to play this game in honour of Francis and his family.” And despite a lack of discipline, with four players sent to the bin and being reduced to 13 men at one stage, Marist were more clinical in taking their opportunities. Twice they scored with a man in the sin bin, controlling the run of play for the majority of the game with their strong ball running. Flanker Netani Baleisomosomo and secondfive eighth Bonowai Baledrokadroka were powerful ball runners for Marist and fearsome on defence. Waimea Old Boys had moments where they strung together some strong periods of play, but it was too few and far between against a team of the calibre of Marist.

It was a game where capitalising on opposition mistakes was crucial in deciding the outcome, with both teams struggling with a seemingly greasy ball and gifting attacking opportunities to their opponents. At scrum time Marist had the momentum, but WOB did put some good shoves on to disrupt play. Shawn says he was very proud of the performance his team put in, with some great patches of play. “It was a bit of a stop-start game with a lot of whistle. “Young Benjamin (Lefale) did good in his first start (at prop) for us. “Cleveland (Barrell) had a tough first half. The ruck was hard for him and messy a lot, but he managed to put out a good platform.” He says they will be addressing their discipline this coming week, which was sloppy in patches. In the other games of the weekend, Kahurangi beat an at-home Nelson 50-12 and Wanderers continued to impress with a 55-5 victory over Stoke.

Nelson Suburbs player Corey Larsen avoids the tackle of a Dunedin City Royals player at Saxton Field on Sunday. The round five match of the Southern League saw the home side win 3-0 with goals to Edward Sillars, La Bu Pan and substitute Noah Platt. The weekend also saw the Nelson Bays Football mens competition kick off with Richmond Athletic beating FC Nelson 2-1, Rangers beating Nelson Suburbs Seals 1-0, FC Nelson Karenni beating Tahuna FC 3-0 and Nelson Suburbs and Motueka drawing 2-2. Photo: Chris Symes/Shuttersport.

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Christine Gillespie has defended her national bantamweight title with a unanimous victory in Whanganui. Fighting in the under-54kg division, Christine dominated her opponent to win 30-27 on two judges’ scorecards and 29-28 on the remaining three. “I’m over the moon,” says Christine. “That’s the first time I’ve fought her and she wasn’t too bad. Utilising her less traditional southpaw stance, Chrstine landed some of her trademark overhand rights throughout the tournament to walk home victorious. Her semi-final bout ended in a third-round referee stoppage after she started landing bombs on her opponent. “I just wanted to get the first girl out of the way ... I went at that other girl because I felt I was stronger than her. “It’s always been my goal to have a stoppage and I finally got one. That topped it off quite nicely.”

She says she and her corner, coach Billy Meehan, were confident they’d done enough to come away with a winning decision in the final. Billy has coached Christine for the last eight months after she convinced him to come out of retirement to coach her. Now boasting an 11 win and five loss record, Christine says her next goal in the sport is to defend her title for a second time at the next nationals in December. “I’ve just opened a gym in Richmond and I’d like to get that going. I’m the only boxer in Nelson competing at this level and it’d be awesome to have some more people come up.” In the long term, she says her aspirations are to represent New Zealand at the Commonwealth or Olympic games level. “I tried for Commonwealth, but they don’t have an under-54kg (division) in this time, but they’ll have it in Paris in 2024. “On the (turning) professional side of things, we’ll just look and see.”

Community Notices

WEDNESDAY 27 April 2022

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

PLEASE CHECK IN WITH INDIVIDUAL GROUPS REGARDING WHICH ALERT LEVEL MEETINGS WILL RESUME. MONDAY STOKE SENIOR CITIZENS is a Friendship Club accepting all INDOOR BOWLING beginners and players, Mon and Fri 1:303:30pm. An annual $5 subscription and a $2 mat fee covers costs levied for the afternoon. Mats and bowls are provided by the club. Phone 5479814 or 5473052.

TUESDAY NELSON NEWBIES WALKING GROUP welcomes new people. Every Tues & Fri, 10am in Nelson, Stoke, Richmond. Ph. Karin 022 152 9963 STOKE TAHUNANUI MEN’S CLUB welcomes new members. Meeting 3rd Tues monthly 10am. Reformed Church, Enner Glynn with guest speaker. Regular outings and activities. Ph. Ian 5477841. VICTORY SIXTY PLUS Tues 1.30-3.30pm. 238 Upper Vanguard St. Join us for cards, games and a cuppa. For more info please contact Jan on 546 9057 or 027 4577 955 SIT & BE FIT: Tues 11-11.45am - Victory Community Centre - Enjoy Exercising sitting down. Keep your heart healthy and lose that “lockdown loaf” while listening to great music! A great way to make friends and meet new people. $4. PLAYGROUP - Victory Community Centre 9.30-11.30am. Parents with babies 0-4 are all welcome to come and enjoy play and a cuppa. Meet new people and make new friends. As this is a MoE certified Playgroup entry is by Vaccine Pass. Please bring your own morning tea. Koha welcome. COFFEE & CROSS Is there more to life than we can see? Make-belief or God? Let's have coffee & I'll listen at Zumos, 11am to 12 Tuesdays. Rev.Gordon - I'll be wearing a Cross. LINE DANCING - for all Warnes Indoor Bowls Hall next to the vet in Songer St Stoke. Starts 12 April. Beginners 9.15-

10.15am. (Free morning tea) Please bring a cup. Experienced 10.40-11.40am Ph: 0220 685695.

WEDNESDAY STOKE TAHUNANUI LADIES’ REBUS CLUB welcomes new ladies to come along and enjoy fun fellowship and friendship. Met 9.45am 3rd Wed of month at Nelson Golf Club Bolt Rd. Ph Diane 035476331. TASMAN TRACKIES CYCLING welcome new riders to Saxton Velodrome, Champion Rd. Fun events every Wed 1011.30am in summer. Track bikes available free of charge. Road and mountain bikes can be used. Riders at all levels/ ages. Coaching available. Social coffee and chat after. Ph Murray 0276450033 VOLUNTEER GARDENING at Waimarama Community Gardens every week. Tantragee Rd, The Brook. Wed mornings 9.20 - 12. Tools provided. On the bus stop. Ph 0211709443.

THURSDAY ARE YOU WONDERING what the Bible really has to say? New Weekly Bible Study Night @ Victory Community Centre, 7-8pm Thurs All Welcome! Contact: Pastor Janine 021 02664608. 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.

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.

DARTS - Enjoy the social friendly atmosphere at the Morepork Dart Club. Learners, new players, and social team challenges welcome. Ph: Miranda 0273766013. COMMUNITY ACUPUNCTURE Fri 9am-12noon, Victory Community Centre. Designed to make treatment affordable and accessible for all. Dress comfortably in loose fitting clothing so you can roll up your pants and sleeves. Cost: Sliding Scale - $5 - $40. COMMUNITY CHIROPRACTIC: Fri 12.30-1.30pm, Victory Community Centre. Focuses on the smooth functioning of the spinal column and other related joints and structures. Proper alignment, posture and movement reduces stress on the vital nervous system and allows for better health expression. Cost: Sliding Scale - $5 - $40 CULTURAL SOCIAL ACTIVITIES Fri 10-11am Victory Community Centre - Come along and share morning tea & a cuppa with Victory’s friendly multicultural roopu. Volunteer opportunities for all people to participate.

SATURDAY / SUNDAY ARMCHAIR TRAVELLERS Sat 2, June at Presbyterian Hall, Songer St Stoke, 7.30pm. Peter Todd will share "Myanmar – Memories from 2015" Entry by donation to support the Nelson Tasman Hospice. All welcome but with vaccine passes and masks please. Supper. Lois Diaper 547 1456. RALLY FOR TRAVEL JUSTICE Do you want safer biking and walking around Nelson? Meet at I-site at 1pm Sun 1 May to walk and cycle to Church Steps to ask for fairer allocation of space on our roads. Bring your own experience of danger spots. Ph: (03) 777 0080. ORANGE BIKE RIDE Celebrate with us our Dutch culture. Sat 30 April, the Dutch community in Nelson is inviting you to join their Orange Bike Ride for young and old, and all nation-

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 5463912 or Email Krisca.gould@ nelsonhospice.org.nz FEELING SAD, STRESSED, DEPRESSED, OR STUCK? Identify and explore new ways to move forward with a Life Linc Counsellor. Up to 10 face to face counselling sessions available now for individuals and couples. 548 2400 lifelinc.co.nz GROW Needing help. Use a Program and Method. We are here for your mental health. Koha appreciated. Ph: Patricia 547-6120. 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 5488432 / 027 6828168 nettiebarrow@gmail.com DOWNSIZING OR DECLUTTERING? Vinnies in Vanguard St can collect your good quality household donations. Please just call us on 03 548 9372. HOLISTIC PULSING 50 mins sessions for Women at the Nelson Women's Centre, by koha. Call 5467986 to book. LUNG CANCER CONNECT for those who are going through or who have gone through lung cancer Register 539 1137 or info@cancernelson.org.nz ASTHMA? COPD? Nelson Asthma Society offers a free eight week 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.

alities. Dress up in orange and ride your bike. For information find Nelson at dutchnz.nz/orange-bike-ride/ or email dutchnelsontasman@gmail.com

GENERAL GROUPS ART EXHIBITION During April, there is a fine display of paintings by two clever artists, Emily Lake and Joy Richards, in the Cafe at the Nelson Golf Club, 38 Bolt Rd Tāhunanui. Open to the public daily. GIRLGUIDING IN NELSON - Are you looking for a group where fun, friendship and adventure await? We are welcoming new girls from ages 5 to 12 to join our Pippins, Brownies or Guides Groups, starting term 2. Register at www.girlguidingnz.org,nz call 027 4450 788 to organise a visit. NELSON WOODTURNING CLUB. Join us at our club rooms for Turning, camaraderie and sharing of knowledge. New Learn to Turn classes starting soon. Ph or txt Allan for more information 021543345. FOOD, IS IT A PROBLEM FOR YOU? Are you suffering from anorexia, bulimia, obesity and/or compulsive eating? Overeaters Anonymous works. Ph 0226730237. All welcome. FREE FUNCTION ROOM HIRE to all community groups. Avail 7 days. Wakatu Hotel 83 Collingwood St. Craig 5484299. ALCOHOLICS ANONYMOUS. Is alcohol causing problems for you in your life? Want to stop drinking but can't? Maybe we can help. Support meetings every day. Call 0800aaworks 0800 229 6757. HAVE YOU EVER THOUGHT OF BECOMING A VOLUNTEER? Are you a community organisation looking for volunteers, training, info or advice? Check out our website www.volunteernelson.org.nz Ph 5467681.

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