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Jonty Dine When Reuben and Brooke Bensemann first saw their Nelson home, they loved it so much they didn’t even check the backyard. “We were just so stoked on the place, we just threw an offer in.” When that offer was successful, the young couple decided to explore their new property and were greeted with a steep, sloping section, enveloped by gorse as tall as Rueben. After having to crawl through the thickest of it, they eventually made it to the top and, looking down on the dense shrubbery, pondered what to do with the area. Obviously, a tennis court was not an option, so Reuben jokingly said, “what if I put a tiny bike track in?” The clay soil offered few alternatives, and Brooke agreed to one small track which soon became two, and now two years later,

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Reuben and Brooke Bensemann have created peppa pigs playground, in the backyard of their Nelson home. Photo: Jonty Dine. Insert: Liam Barclay testing out the track last weekend. Photo: Evan Barnes/Shuttersport

Vandals target Stoke cafe Jonty Dine

If it wasn’t hard enough for the owners of hospitality venues, the owner of Greenmeadows Café has also had to deal with vandals and even arson.

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For three consecutive nights, a group has wreaked havoc out the front of the Stoke eatery, smashing tables, planter boxes, and attempting to set a fire. Owner Lynley Gilchrist-Lunn says the young offenders are

causing further stress in what are already uncertain times. “You don’t know one day to the next if you’re going to make a buck or not, and then on top of that you have this to deal with. It is not helpful and doesn’t

put anyone in a better frame of mind.” The redwood tables, which sit permanently out the front of the café, cost between two and six thousand dollars and had been recently sanded and revarnished.

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“There is a risk at leaving them there, but most people have been really respectful of them.” This was until 19 January when the group of six to 12 youths

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aged roughly 13-14, began targeting these tables, flipping them over and at one point arranging them in a circle where they tried to set them alight. Fortunately, neighbours have been vigilant, with an off-duty police officer rushing to the scene from the adjacent tennis courts. He tried to hold them while police were called but the group simply wandered off before they arrived. In a brazen act of defiance, they returned the following two evenings to cause further damage. “Big shout out to Bonnie at our awesome neighbours Squires for scaring them off,” says Lynley. Lynley has already had to replace one of her seats, spend-

The scene staff was greeted to the morning after the vandals had visited. Photo: Supplied. ing money she cannot afford on needless repairs. “It’s a waste of money, time, effort, and it’s a waste of mental capacity on top of everything else.” She says if they had to get rid of the tables, the cost would be crippling. “It would be a massive downswing. That’s half our seating capacity, so if that goes our profits go way down and anything that replaces that won’t

be as nice by a long shot.” Lynley says the local community has been great at supporting them and they want to provide them with somewhere nice to sit. She asks that if people witness any vandalism taking place to please take a photo. Police are currently investigating CCTV footage. If you see anything, please contact police and quote case number P049373065.

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Car on the move Vehicle crashes into retailer Baby on the Move Sara Hollyman Marianne Hart Biggs was on her first day of summer holidays when she found out someone had driven through the front of her shop. Marianne, who owns Baby on the Move in Akersten St, had just jumped out of the sea at Kaiteriteri about 4.45pm last Wednesday, when she got a call from Nelson Alarms that the alarm in the store had been activated. She replied “oh, one of my team members has probably set it off accidentally”. As she was on the phone, a call came in from her staff member, “if you’ve set the alarm off you owe me $50,” she joked. “Mari, someone’s driven through the front of our shop.” She loaded the kids into the car and headed back to Nelson. “The driver doesn’t know what happened,” Marianne says. “It really has been just a genuine accident. “The vehicle has gone right through and bent the metal, so we are going to need a whole new storefront.” She says there has been quite a loss of stock, simply because of the shattered glass. “We are a safety business at the end of the day, we keep chil-

Baby on the Move will require a whole new storefront following the crash. Photo: Supplied. dren safe, so we can’t be selling anything that has the risk of having broken glass in it.” They have had to wrote off anything fabric as a loss and are working with the insurance company. Marianne says her staff were amazing, rearranging the shop so that they could continue to open. “We have completely portioned off that area of the shop, but we will close an extra day to do a deep clean.”

Marianne says neighbours Trafalgar Painters were brilliant, helping them board up the store frontage and parking a truck across the store front to protect passerbys from any remaining glass and debris. “We have always wondered if someone will eventually run into the building, it’s a very, very busy area, there’s always trucks coming and going, boats, service vehicles, etc. “It was quite the surprise but it really was just an accident.”

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From wasteland to playground from page 1 the backyard has been transformed into a stunning mini bike paradise. Rueben spent six months painstakingly pulling out the gorse roots before digging out the tracks and building ramps. Seating, stone paths, and vibrant new gardens surround the once barren backyard, now dubbed ‘Peppa Pigs Playground.’ “I have no idea how we ended up with that name, it just happened,” says Reuben. As a competitive mountainbiker, it has always been Reuben’s dream to have a track in his backyard. “I’d love to one day buy a rural property with a rolling hillside and build a proper track, but this is the closest thing for now.” Due to its size restrictions and high element of difficulty with numerous jumps and drops, the track is designed for big people on small bikes. This reduces the chance of seri-

ous injury, something Reuben is familiar with having badly damaged his hip, shoulder and wrist during his career. “Being so close to the ground it’s not that bad when you fall, and you just laugh it off.” The couple also recently became parents and Reuben says it won’t be long before he’s pushing his son around the tracks in a wheelbarrow. “We want people to come around and enjoy it, they think it’s hilarious,” says Brooke. While she has tried her hand on the track, Brooke says she prefers the comfort of the bench overlooking the action. Members of the public are welcome to visit Peppa Pigs Playground, with the couple hosting regular open days. There will be no shortage of bikes to use, with Reuben having accumulated 16 in his shed. “It’s just something really different and stupid,” says Rueben. For details on the next open day or to arrange a ride, go to https://www.facebook.com/ peppapigsplayground

The need for weed control Sara Hollyman

‘Disgusting’, ‘ugly’ and ‘eyesore’ are words that have been used to describe the out-of-control weed growth on Nelson’s roundabouts. Complaints were made to the Nelson Weekly about roadsides, roundabouts and islands in Nayland and Quarantine Rds as well as along the State Highway. Waka Kotahi manages maintenance along State Highway 6 in and out of the city, while Nelson and Tasman District Councils are responsible for their respective city streets. NCC group manager infrastructure, Alec Louverdis, says warm weather following a wet winter has made ideal conditions for weeds to grow quickly. “That means our normal maintenance schedule can, at times, struggle to keep up with growth,” he says. “Our contractor is working to get on top of this situation where it has occurred on roadsides we are responsible for in

The weeds are around one metre tall in some areas along State Highway 6. Photo: Sara Hollyman. Nelson.” He says work was scheduled to be undertaken along Nayland Rd last week. Andrew James, system manager for Waka Kotahi Top of the South, says regulatory changes brought in last year to improve worker safety in high-speed traffic environments has, in turn, brought extra costs and subsequent increased traffic disruptions when work is undertaken. Andrew says there is now a requirement for safer distances be-

tween workers and their machinery/ plant and drivers. “Local places where this has affected the perceived tidiness of these plantings are within the 70kmh zones between the Beatson and Quarantine roundabouts,” he says. He says options are being investigated to reduce the level of maintenance required in these areas. “In the meantime, we are planning a road closure in the next few weeks to enable some vegetation clearance to be undertaken.”

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NEWS Nelson Tasman welcome communities together: Nelson and Tasman councils will be able to make the region an even more welcoming place for refugees and immigrant communities after officially being added to Immigration New Zealand’s Welcoming Communities programme. The initiative is for regional centres that have shown they have good infrastructure and social support for welcoming refugee and immigrant communities. The programme was launched last month. NZCT award slew of grants in January: The New Zealand Community Trust (NZCT) awarded $111,983 worth of community grants to ten organisations in the Nelson Tasman region in January. These included grants to Athletic College Old Boys Cricket Club, Central Districts Cricket Association, the Louise Perkins Foundation, Nayland College, Nelson School of Music, Nelson Surf Lifesaving Club, Netball NZ, Seed NZ and Tasman Wheelers. Tangaroa artwork installed at Saxton Creek culvert: Tangaroa, God of The Sea, now overlooks the Saxton Creek culvert, represented by Toi Māori artworks designed by Nelson artist Isaac Andersen (Ngāti Kuia, Ngāti Porou) included in the headwall adjacent to Main Road Stoke. The design, symbolising the taonga species that thrive in the Saxton Tidal Creek area, was built by Stressed Concrete Products Nelson, etched by Brent Connor at Liquid Cut NZ, cut by Simon Crawford at Fabriweld, and installed by Downer NZ Ltd. The Saxton Creek upgrade will provide increased protection to residents and businesses in the Saxton area for decades.

Mikah, Rebekah and Hamish Ballagh, and dog Jet in their renovated house bus. Photo: Jo Kent.

Richmond family on an epic road trip Jo Kent

Ditching the daily grind to travel the country on a house bus is an adventure of a lifetime and the Ballagh family from Richmond have just taken the plunge. When Rebekah’s husband Hamish said he was ready for a career break, she suggested they rent out their house and

travel the South Island with their toddler Mikah and dog Jet. “I’ve always, always, always wanted to live in a bus or do some tiny living. My work is entirely online, so I said, ‘You know what, let’s buy a house bus, do it up and we’ll do a big trip!’” Rebekah says. The couple wasted no time searching on TradeMe and

soon found ‘the one’. “We stumbled across an old 1971 Ford. I loved the character of it, and what sold it for me was that it has a fireplace in it. I just knew it would be so cosy towards the end of the trip when we got into winter.” Purchase made, Hamish spent eight months renovating the bus.

The couple plan on being away until June and will try to get round the whole of the South Island. “We are kind of winging it. We will just stay in places for as long as we feel the call to stay there and leave when we feel we’ve done what we needed to do.” Follow their adventure on Instagram, @ballaghs_bus_life.

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Could you drive the local train? Parking meter Jenny Nicholson Peter Lewis-Smith has gone from doctor to train driver. “I just got my certificate this week to drive the train,” he says. With just five certified drivers, the Nelson Train Society members are looking for others who would like to ‘play with serious, big, real-life toys in the form of trains’ to join them. “We are looking for drivers,” Peter says. “And for people to help with maintenance and safety protocols.” Peter grew up in Scotland, with the royal train Queen Victoria had established to travel to Balmoral passing his back yard. Hearing the train pass by and having a goods yard behind their family home was fascinating for Peter as a boy. His interest in trains was put aside for his career years. About five years ago he retired from medicine and shifted back to Nelson from Scotland. That was when his interest in trains was revived. After taking his grandchil-

Luigi Innamorati, 5, and Kaelan Lewis-Smith, 8, enjoy riding on the local train with their poppa Peter Lewis-Smith. Photo: Jenny Nicholson. dren for a ride on the steam engine at Founders Heritage Park, he joined the Nelson Train Society. He is one of just a handful of

volunteers driving and maintaining the steam engine at Founders Park. Over the past six months this group of retirees have worked

non-stop on maintenance and safety protocols required to regain their license. With a new license they started rides again on Boxing Day and now operate Thursday to Sunday from 11 am to 4 pm. Safety is the main consideration for the railway, and to keep the line and train in good condition is relatively heavy work. “We are a fit bunch but not young” Peter says. “We would love to have other people join us.” One member of the society is certified to teach others to drive the train. There is a process with people first learning guard duty, before moving to driver assistant and then on to learning to drive the train. Peter says feedback is very positive. “Children are our best customers,” he says. “They get enthralled.” While there are anything from three to 30 people on most rides, the train is available for weddings and other events and can hold about 100 people. To find out more about joining the Nelson Train Society, please ring 0211413289.

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Sara Hollyman Thousands of dollars’ worth of damage has been done to parking meters in Nelson’s CBD. Eight parking meters were vandalised, having the screen smashed, in the central city between Monday evening and Wednesday morning last week. NCC group manager of infrastructure, Alec Louverdis, says the total cost of repairs is still uncertain, but it’s likely to cost around $20,000 to get all the meters working again. “Council is working with our insurer to see if the vandalism can be covered by our policy,” Alec says. Meters were damaged on Selwyn Place, Montgomery Carpark, Halifax St and Bridge St, with two damaged on both Trafalgar and New Sts. Local contractors have already begun repairing the damaged machines and should be finished by the end of this week. “Some machines are already fixed, but others had to be sent to Auckland for repair,” Alec says. Machines that aren’t working will have stickers on them to let the public know not to use them. Alec says police have CCTV footage and are investigating. “Anyone with information about how the meters were damaged should speak to the police.”

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A century of stories Jonty Dine He was court-marshalled during World War 2, has met the Queen of England, and hit four holes-in-one on the golf course. Bob Bryan has packed a lot of living into his 101 years. Born in England, Bob immigrated to Westport as a oneyear-old. After leaving school he took a job at National Airways and joined the Air Force at 20. He was trained in Levin before being deployed to Canada in 1941. Bob and his friend were court marshalled after low flying a Hurricane over Dundee near the St Andrews Golf Course. This was not unusual for pilots looking to escape the stresses of war. But the joy ride quickly took a nosedive when Bob’s fellow pilot crash landed. With the destroyed plane acting as the smoking gun for their crime, Bob confessed to low flying. He was suspended from flying for ten months, was stripped of his rank and spent 56 days in a military prison. “They had had a few accidents like that, so they made an example of us.” The two moths he spent in prison were the worst of his life. “It was bloody terrible, the

conditions were shocking. Your roommates were murders, embezzlers, you name it.” After serving his sentence, Bob was posted to India where he fought in the Burma Campaign. Bob says there were a few close calls during the numerous battles, though he tried “not to take any notice of it”. He also contracted both malaria and yellow fever while in southeast Asia. After losing his rank of sergeant pilot, Bob was recommended for commission. “I thought that was not too bad after my misdemeanors.” Following the war, Bob returned home and assumed his career at National Airways and was appointed manager in Blenheim where he spent 13 years before being promoted to a position in Nelson. “I’ve been retired bloody near 50 years.” A ladies’ man, Bob eventually settled down when he met his wife Beth in Wellington. “I had a few girlfriends at the time, I guess you click with one and that’s that, she was lovely.” The couple had three children and eight grandchildren. Tragically, Beth passed away from cancer at just 42. With his youngest child only nine at the time, Bob raised his three children alone and did not remarry.

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A keen sportsman, Bob played golf for fifty years and holds a distinguished record at the Nelson Golf Club. A feat some professional golfers never accomplish, Bob has hit a staggering four hole-inones in his career. Beginning in 1965, Bob also aced holes in 1985, 1987, and 2001 as an 81-year-old. Bob credits the feat to sheer volume of time on the course. “I played a lot of golf after I retired, so the chances of getting one were up there.” Bob turned 101 on 5 January and celebrated with his family with a meal at The Boatshed. He still lives independently in his Wakefield Quay apartment, and frequently rides his scooter into town for groceries. He is still in fantastic health both physically and mentally, even driving up until 98. “I have good and bad days. I have bowel problems, if I have a good motion, it makes my day.” Bob has even met the Queen in his lifetime, though didn’t exactly swoon when her letter arrived in the mail to congratulate him on one hundred years. “That’s a load of bulls***,” he laughs. While Bob doesn’t know the secret to his longevity, he did offer some advice on how to enjoy life. “Plenty of grog.”

Bob Bryan still lives independently in his Wakefield Quay apartment at 101 years old. Photo: Jonty Dine.

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Maddi Harrop, along with parents Sarah and Colin Harrop have developed a new-found interest in cycling. Photo: Sara Hollyman.

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A Nelson student, who had no previous interest in cycling, has just ridden the length of New Zealand. Maddi Harrop, 12, had no interest in cycling when she was given a Tāhunanui School assignment during the 2020 lockdown which saw her read an article about a boy who cycled from Cape Reinga to Wellington. “I just thought I kind of wanted to do something like it,” Maddi says. So, Maddi and her dad Colin, began three months of training doing rides from their Tāhunanui home to Wakefield, Brightwater, Kaiteriteri, Cable Bay and even over the Tākaka Hill. In August 2020 the pair set off on a three-week ride to Bluff - a roughly 1000km journey. The first leg took them to the Kohatu Hotel for the evening, with plans to make it to Murchison the following day. However, a head wind caused a change of plan, with the pair stopping at Owen River. “The first day was fine but the next day was hard,” Maddi says. “We kind of bailed and went to the Owen.” After completing the trip to Bluff it was back home again. Maddi and Colin began planning for the next leg of the mammoth effort – a 1200km trip from Nelson

to Cape Reinga. This time Maddi’s mum Sarah wanted to come along. “The first one I thought they were completely crazy, but then when they got back, I sort of felt like I missed out so I thought ‘I wonder if I could do it’ and they let me.” With Maddi now much fitter than the first journey, after getting into mountain biking, the trio didn’t cycle together. “They were way fitter and stronger and had their own pace, so we set off together sometimes but then I would just do my own thing,” Sarah says. “Then we stopped setting off together and I just went early. “There was no point trying to chase them down.” They say a comfy bed, a hot shower and access to good food is what they looked forward to at the end of each day. Colin says for the most part cars were really considerate on both trips. “It was challenging, not something I’d done before. I go mountain biking now with Maddi, but this has all stemmed from that initial ride and I kind of ride with her now, which is cool,” he says. When Maddi, Colin and Sarah, reached Cape Reinga, more than three weeks after leaving home, they say it felt like a another day. “It doesn’t really feel like you’re finished,” Maddi says. “But we had a car with a bike rack waiting for us, which was the difference,” adds Colin.

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Big brothers bring big changes Max Frethey Ten-year-old Jonah Lampard meets up with Mitch Wilkinson to hang out once a week for at least an hour. “It’s really fun,” Jonah says. Mitch is Jonah’s Big Brother mentor. The Big Brothers Big Sisters programme pairs adult mentors with children in need of a positive role model. Jonah’s mother, Cara, says that Jonah’s father lives in Western Australia, so he doesn’t get quality time with him. Through the Big Brothers system, Cara says that Jonah now has a fatherly figure in the picture. “It’s really beneficial for the children,” she says. The kids and their mentors form a close bond and connection. Cara says that she can see Jonah’s “excitement every week” as his hang out session with Mitch gets closer. “It lights him up inside.” The pairing of child to mentor is often based on mutual interests. “We both like hats,” Jonah says. Mitch says they also play a lot of disc golf but also hope to be able to go fishing soon so Jonah can

mentors. Cara said it took Jonah six months to be paired with Mitch. Currently, Big Brothers Big Sisters has a waiting list of 54 children who need mentors, with most of them being boys. This lack of male mentors has led to the creation of a ‘22 Men for 2022’ campaign in the hopes that more men can be encouraged to sign up as mentors for the programme. “There’s nothing to lose and everything to gain,” Cara says about being a mentor. “It’s good for the children and good for the mentors.” Mitch echoes a similar sentiment, saying that it is great “giving back to the community”. He reccomends that anyone thinking about becoming a mentor should “just do it…. It doesn’t take a lot of your time, just an hour a week”.

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Opinion

Stranded in Oz, Kiwi cops sail home: Best story ever, loved reading their journey, brave people. Somebody needs to do this as a business and bring our Kiwis home. Michelle Ashby Great read … big trip … well done. Brendan Murdoch Good on you guys, I'm sure there was a lot of hard work that went into your journey home. Well done. Marion Fawcett Nelsonians can do anything … well done. Great

effort. Lois Ronberg

Go team. Debbie Fish Terrible that you had to go through this to get home, it’s disgusting the way the borders are closed to Kiwis unless they win a hotel room in the lottery of MIQ. Catherine Ayers Wow, that took some balls. Edward Pene Fantastic. What a Kiwi cannot do. Helen Makinson

Give these guys a medal. Hailee Hirst This is like walking home to Motueka after a night out in Nelson. Jeremy Lemmens Good on them. Heather Davidson That is awesome guys, well done. Beth Harrison So cool and brave. Suzanne Kirk Kiwi ingenuity, good on you. Rawinia Butler Where there's a will, there's a way. Congrats. Teina Stringer Bloody good on them, that's Kiwi thinking right there. Sarah Forsyth Welcome home, what an experience had by all. Kaylene Nimmo Legends, that’s awesome. Angela Deans RSA urges action on Stoke Hall: So, what is the RSA contributing to this costwise? Or is it a cost expected to be met in full by the Nelson City Council from rates?

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I agree the hall is essential in Stoke, but the work has to be cost-effective. The idea of retaining the front facade, but having an entirely new structure attached, has merit. Let's get the options costed as an urgent priority. Whatever is proceeded with, let's have a maximum contract price. I'm so over projects having significant cost overruns. If the Nelson Airport terminal could come in under budget then other projects should be able to as well. Dennis Goodman The RSA won two world wars, is that contribution enough? Maybe they can offset it with the cost of not weeding around Nelson? Rayon Mackenzie Yes, this building should be rebuilt with original facade at least. Stop buying and maintaining pointless art/sculptures and keep the RSA memorial. Anita Franicevic-Parkins The Stoke Hall and other memorial buildings, including the memorials, are covered by an act of parliament which cannot be overridden by local bodies. It's a matter of respect for the people who gave their lives for this country. Ignorance is no excuse for the lack of respect. Dave Roberts

$4.3 million to strengthen an old, poorly-designed hall? How much to demolish it and rebuild something better? Andy Williams Why does anything the council are involved in cost so much? Even a bus stop costs more than most people’s garages. That is a ludicrous amount of money to spend on a building that is past its use by. It is time the council paused with their grand spending of ratepayer’s money and started being frugal. The same as the ratepayers have to be because they pay more and more to the council every year. Claire Kelly Is there any merit in shifting RSA and memorials to Greenmeadows? Glenda Buschl Council can't afford to pull weeds let alone repair an historical building. Margaret Cotton

How many times a year is it used for major events? Five or six, if that? Steve Lawson Wonder what the original cost was and who priced the “repairs/strengthening”. Colin Appleton The mayor gave that money (and more) to the Cawthron instead. So now if the job is to be done, it will require a 4.5 per cent rate rise on top of the huge increase coming in July. Dan McGuire Spending that kind of money, they would have been better off demolishing it and building a new one because it certainly hasn't any architectural value. Jaap Visser Exporters ‘held at ransom’: There are big health benefits eating crops grown in the same climate as where you reside season to season. Kurt Johnson

But there is a new one right across the road. Graeme O'Brien

Sell locally - problem solved and not at high prices or second grade. Dave Bro Barker

When there's a major complex over the road and a massive hall at Saxton, why not just pull the thing down? But that is the commonsense thing to do so that won’t happen.

Stop selling your product to them at cheap rates and start looking after your own people first. Matthew Sangster

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There has been an exciting development at Lloyd Heslops Motors – they have recently upgraded their automotive workshop. Heslops Group is located at the site of the old freezing works in Kotua Place, Stoke, and for the past 20 years the company has managed to operate their automotive workshop in one of the older buildings. During Covid, they decided to demolish it and build a fantastic new vehicle workshop to suit their specific requirements. It has been fitted with new offices, brand-new equipment, and it has especially been designed to provide clearance for campervans, complete with new hoists that can handle them efficiently. There’s been lots of positive feedback from customers who are delighted with the new workshop, which is spacious, modern, and with plenty of natural light.

Heslops has recently built a new vehicle workshop to suit their specific requirements. It has been fitted with new offices, brand-new equipment, and has especially been designed to provide clearance for campervans.

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Lloyd Heslop Motors Limited was established in 1984 by Lloyd Heslop. For many years, it became apparent that the growth of the company would eventually require shifting to a larger premises. Lloyd had been searching for the ideal site for almost 10 years and spent considerable time and resources looking at dif-

ferent alternatives. Early in 2001, Lloyd was offered the old freezing works site on an ‘as is, where is basis.’ By November 2001, he was committed to the establishment of a dream – the resurrection of a site that should have been demolished and the establishment of an entire transport complex. With 7 acres to play with, Lloyd Heslop Motors had room for all the features they required plus add-on

services catering for every need in the transport industry. Their employee base rose by another eight people in 2002 when the decision was made to hire their own builders. 2002-2003 was an extremely busy time for all. Lloyd and the build team worked on site 24/7; while the management team continued to operate Lloyd Heslop Motors and set up schematic budgets and financing for Barnicoat Developments Ltd to further their development. The signage went up and the journey of Heslop Group continues today.

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Heslop’s automotive division has been in business for almost two decades now, led by two longstanding mechanics who have over 70 years’ experience between them. “We are really enjoying the new workshop,” says Gary Coles, who has been workshop manager for the past 9 years. “It

is light and spacious, it has better car bay conditions, and we’re better able to handle campervans now, so it’s all been carefully thought about.” With one staff member having recently left the business, Gary and Phil are the only two staff members working in the automotive workshop at present. “So, we’re looking to increase our staff – ideally it will be people with a passion for campervans and motorhomes,” he says. The workshop provides servicing, mechanical repairs, and general repairs. “If there’s something we can’t do, we know where to send them to,” says Gary. “The idea is people leave their vehicle with us and we’ll have it done by the time they come back.” Recently, a couple popped into Heslops, left their vehicle with them for half a day, borrowing one of the courtesy vehicles, then later they picked it up and were on their way again. With so many people’s overseas travel plans put on hold due to Covid, the team at Heslops

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automotive workshop are seeing quite a number of people coming in with campervans. “Instead of going overseas they’re travelling around the country, and hopefully halfway through the year things will get even busier.” Gary and Phil’s work mainly involves mechanical repairs including a lot of work on cars, but these days the majority of their work is campervans. “Phil is my ‘right hand man,’ and although I’m the boss, we share the work between us,” says Gary. “He’s 63 and I’m 58; we’ve both been in the trade since we left school.” Gary says they are both very different from each other. “He’s very calm and quiet, whereas ‘I’m like a rat out of a drainpipe.’” If you want to book your vehicle into Heslop Automotive Workshop for servicing or repairs, send an email to: carworkshop@heslops.co.nz or phone 03 543 9400 (Ext 2).

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Heslops Automotive caters for all makes and models of cars, light commercial vehicles, 4 X 4 vehicles, campervans, and caravans. Their new workshop offers vehicle servicing, fuel system machine, mechanical repairs, WOF’s, auto electrical & engine management systems, and courtesy cars are available (bookings are required). The new workshop also has a wheel alignment machine, and VTNZ has a compliance certificate (COF) lane onsite. Bookings are essential for this service via VTNZ. The workshop also does heavy transport modifications and tow bars, and they have a fuel system cleaning machine for petrol and diesel engines which will clean out the engine and complete fuel system. This can save you a lot of money by not having to replace or repair fuel pump injectors. All

Gary and Phil, two longstanding mechanics who lead the automotive division at Heslops, have over 70 years of experience between them. They have both been in the trade since they left school. staff have access to training on modern vehicles systems with sophisticated diagnostic equipment on hand to assess any vehicle problems. Their specialist team can provide sound advice, and timely and cost-effective service and repairs in a professional manner. Heslops has a modern customer

lounge onsite, external toilet facilities and external power points are available for campervans. NZMCA members receive a discount on presentation of their membership at time of booking.

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The new workshop is backed by the parts department, which supplies parts for all kinds of vehicles, including trucks and marine en-

gines. Heslops source their parts nationwide from local suppliers and because Heslops holds the franchises for brands like Scania, Man, Iveco, Western Star and Detroit Diesel, it gives the company access to a wealth of parts and information, and they are very competitive when buying parts. Heslop’s parts department has a team of four who have many years of experience in the industry between them. They have the expertise to guide you with your request and source the parts required. Having both a car and truck workshop to look after, means they always carry a great range of parts in stock.

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Heslops new automotive workshop has sophisticated diagnostic equipment to assess any vehicle problems. Their specialist team can provide sound advice and timely, cost-effective service and repairs. highly-experienced and skilled engineers in their workshop, as well as two apprentices. Engineering workshop manager, Glenn Turner, says they do a lot

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Heslops Group have the only authorised Heavy Salvage Vehicles covering the Nelson/Marlborough districts. Areas covered include Nelson Bays, Golden Bay, Marlborough Sounds, Greymouth/West Coast, Kaikoura, and Lewis Pass. They are licensed salvage operators, working closely with authorities, have fully licensed operators and are available 24 hours a day for accident or breakdown recovery. Their Freightliner and Kenworth vehicles are certified to tow fully -loaded units, and they have two Scania tractor units for clean-up requirements. Heslops has three fully-licensed heavy transport salvage operators experienced in any salvage and recovery requirements.

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ere’s a great way to start 2022 – why not join a local Zumba Gold class? “I have two classes a week,” says experienced Zumba Gold Instructor/Personal Trainer, Odette Petzold. “One is on Tuesdays at Olive Estate, starting at 10.00am, and the other class is on Thursdays at the Warnes Indoor Bowls Hall in Stoke, at 11am.” Odette’s classes focus on all elements of fitness: cardiovascular, strength, balance and flexibility. “Zumba Gold is designed for the active older adult, beginners and people who may be physically limited, with lower intensity movements that are less intimidating than regular Zumba but still using the same amazing Latin rhythm. As class numbers are below 30, no bookings are required; however, masks should be worn on entry and exit. “I’d love for you to try it first before you make any commitment, so I am offering a Free Class Pass, and people are welcome to contact me with any questions.”

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ver thought about Pilates? It's the ideal way to bring positive change in 2022. Located upstairs at 114 Hardy Street, Kate Burton and the team at Pilates Nelson offer a range of classes and, although some are already full, several still have space available. "The Over 50's Beginners Class on Tuesdays at 9am is a popular choice and other beginners’ classes are Thursday 7pm and Monday at noon. If you're looking to fit a class into your working week, the Early Bird classes on Tuesday and Thursday (7am) and Open Pilates Saturday (9.30am) are good choices, and there are also evening classes." Pilates Nelson is adhering to all current Covid restrictions, and under the red alert level setting, they will only be having 12 people per class. “Having set classes that students attend keeps the studio in each little bubble, so we know who was in that particular class,” says Kate. “We also have invested in new air purifiers to maintain air quality.”

Kate says, "Pilates is an exercise system which moves logically through the body to achieve a fine balance of strength and flexibility. It helps to correct muscle imbalances, releases tension, improves body awareness and posture, and is regarded as one of the safest and precise forms of conditioning available." New Barre Classes will be starting soon with experienced Barre Instructor Hannah Challis from Wellington. Barre combines ballet, pilates and yoga. Each class gives you a full body workout, enhancing flexibility, strength and balance. Classes start 9 February at Pilates Nelson and will be held on Wednesdays at 9am and on Fridays at 5pm. To enrol, email pilatesnelson@icloud.com. For more information, including timetable and pricing, please visit www.pilatesnelson. co.nz. pilatesnelson.co.nz - 027 366 2213

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been wanting to focus on the little ones more, so this year I’m doing more wraps and lots more sleeping bags – I had my granddaughter in one last year.” You’ll be delighted by the selection of items available on the Mountain Merino website – beautiful beanies, onsies, tops, singlets, hoodies, bodysuits, leggings, mittens, nightgowns and more. “I’m going to do beanies and a onsie as a gift, which you can order via our website. Or you are welcome to specify which items you want, and I can come up with a special price.” Visit www.mirrormountainmerino.co.nz and place an order for your items, or if there’s something special you would like, send Sandy an email: sandy@mirrormountainmerino.co.nz. Based at our sunny port, Baby on the Move Nelson hires out quality baby gear and they always use well-known brands. The range includes: car seats (baby capsules, toddler and booster seats) which will be installed by their qualified child restraint technicians, high-chairs, portacots, bassinets, strollers, baby swings, and now kid’s

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Natureland - come down for a conservation conversation! life jackets (from 3kg to 40 kg). “Hiring is popular for families with little ones, as it saves them travelling with bulky items that may get damaged or lost in transit,” says owner, Marianne Hart Biggs. “We highly recommend people using the hire option with us, as it’s both cost effective and environmentally friendly. For example, an infant capsule can be rented repeatedly for the duration of its life span before it gets recycled.” All hire items are cleaned to the highest standard and well maintained by the experienced team at Baby On The Move Nelson. There’s always something exciting happening at Natureland over summer. For starters, there are 5 red-crowned kakariki chicks and 3 yellow crowned kakariki chicks in our conservation corner. They hatched before Christmas and are starting to fledge. You can also come and see our latest conservation/education project, breed and release of monarch butterflies in our purpose-built tunnel house. *Watch our Facebook page for details of our next release. So far, we’ve had two public butterfly releases! Natureland is always hunting for volunteers and offers a range of roles depending on your needs. Wanted: keeper assistant, animal food prep, and ticket office volunteers right now. Contact Lindsey on volunteers@natureland.nz for more details. We provide PPE for volunteers and have strong protocols in place to ensure everyone is safe. NB: Natureland is a vaccine pass site and is open in red with strict protocols and capped numbers.

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WEDNESDAY 2 February 2022

Ceramics heat up Suter for summer exhibition Kate Russell Reporter

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The very best ceramics from the Top of the South are heating up the Suter Art Gallery this summer. Tens of thousands of locals and visitors alike have already made their way to the Fire & Earth exhibition, with 25,000 expected over the season. “It has been received brilliantly,” says curator Sarah McClintock. The biennial exhibition opened in November and celebrates the best of contemporary ceramics in the region.

It was born in 2017 after Sarah said they felt there had been “a bit of a lull” in the Suter showcasing the area’s vast number of ceramicists. “Nelson is so known for its clay, and makers with clay.” It boasts some of the biggest names in ceramics in Aotearoa, but equally, it engages people with those who have only just begun. “We really wanted to make sure that it was an exhibition open to anyone. There was no age cap, and the youngest submitter was eight.” Over 100 individual works were submitted for the exhibition, with a little less than 50 making the gallery. “There are some brilliant

pots and sculptures that didn’t make it into the show.” Sarah says the exhibition is all about pushing the boundaries of what can be made with clay. “It’s about pushing the ceramicists to show us their most ambitious work. It’s showcasing the best of what they can do, and it’s exciting for the viewer.” Raw or refined, practical or pretty, the exhibition showcases just how diverse clay can be - from Royce McGlashen’s 90 handmade beakers to Katie Gold’s breathtakingly beautiful coloured bloomers. “For me, ceramics are so accessible. It’s bound to the

earth and has this immediacy to it that other art forms don’t necessarily have,” says Sarah. Sarah says they have had support from both the Nelson Potters Association, and this year, Jarden, which has come on board as a sponsor. “It’s really nice to see that the whole community can recognise this as an important thing to celebrate.” Fire & Earth is on at the Suter Art Gallery until 13 February and Sarah says she already can’t wait for the 2023 exhibition. “I’m impressed every time we have it, it gets the makers engaged and I can’t wait to see what they do next time.”

ARTS Adam Summer Celebration cancelled: The Nelson Music Festival Trust has made the decision to cancel the 2022 Adam Summer Celebration. Chair of the trust, Colleen Marshall, says after considering all options, they decided that the health and safety of the community of musicians, audiences and supporters was the most important thing. All tickets will be fully refunded. Hannah in the Wars comes to The Boathouse: A Nelson songwriter who has been linked to The Cure is set to perform at The Boathouse on 25 February. Hannah in the Wars has returned from nine years the UK and Europe where she made an album with Roger O’Donnell. Her alternative post-punk sound is inspired by PJ Harvey and Nick Cave, overlaid with intricate orchestral arrangements and incisive poetry. Tickets are $15 and are available at www.under theradar.co.nz

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WEDNESDAY 2 February 2022

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Athletic College Old Boys celebrates a third Tasman Premier League title. Photo: Chris Symes/Shuttersport.

ACOB cruise to third title on the trot Jonty Dine Reporter

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A one-sided victory in the Tasman Premier League final has illustrated the dominance of Athletic College Old Boys in recent seasons. The team once again went unbeaten throughout its campaign and capped it off with an emphatic eight wicket win over Wakatu at Saxton Oval on Sunday. Skipper Ollie Jones-Allen heaped the praise on his players following the club’s third consecutive title. With so many rep players in its ranks, ACOB was often required to test the depth of its squad this season when its stars were on Griffin’s duty. After winning the toss and opting to bat, it was slow going for Wakatu from the outset following the early departures of Brad Smith and

Nathan Defu. Skipper Daniel Hooper delivered with 60, combining with Bryan Kramer for a 66run fourth wicket partnership. When the pair fell however, so too did any prospects of a large total with Wakatu dismissed for 168. Wickets were shared among the ACOB bowlers, Ronan Restieaux, Rueben Smith, and Thomas Zohrab each claiming two apiece. ACOB made short work of the chase, as Thomas Zohrab and Jonty Raxworthy came out all guns blazing. Their aggressive approach saw ACOB cruising at almost ten an over before Jonty was stumped with the score already at 76 after ten. Restieaux continued the momentum with 42 from 31 as Thomas reached his half century. Thomas was then joined at the crease by twin brother

David with the brothers sealing the emphatic victory with eight wickets and more than twenty overs to spare. Despite a dominant campaign, ACOB was made to work for its place in the final. Car Company Stoke/Nayland looked destined to upset the unbeaten Athletic College Old Buys before Jonty Raxworthy turned the screws in the 44th over. A three-wicket maiden saw Stoke/Nayland fall from the assured position of 155/6 to dire straits at 155/9 in the space of six deliveries. Backing up his ten-wicket haul for the Nelson Griffins last weekend, Jonty took 5/20 to dismiss Stoke/Nayland for 165 and claim a 33-run victory. Earlier, Jonty and Thomas Zohrab put on 61 for the first wicket before ACOB had its own spectacular collapse. From 61/1, ACOB crumbled to 113-8 before some lower

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gym. “Tattooing paid the bills, but I am now in a situation where I can give it a crack for three years and see if I love it.” Wok is now employed as a personal trainer at CityFitness in Nelson. He says it has been a challenge getting back to the books. “It’s quite daunting and exciting to find out how much I don’t know.” With about 70 per cent of his body tattooed, Wok says his body art proved a hinderance in bodybuilding competitions. “Tattoos aren’t going to accentuate muscle on stage, they are distracting and just not good for the image.” In his younger days, Wok could alleviate the issue with a strong tanning solution which covered tattoos. However, this has since been disallowed. “The new stuff doesn’t cover them as well, so you have to be better to beat someone that is not tattooed. “If you were identical the non-tattooed person would probably win it.” Despite this disadvantage, Wok went on to win a number of competitions including novice championships and the NABBA nationals. Most recently, Wok won a gold and bronze medal at the 2021 New Zealand Federation of Bodybuilding and Fitness Pro League in Christchurch. He says he is now in the best shape of his life as he prepares for his latest challenge. “I couldn’t be happier with the encouragement from all staff and the other trainers at CityFitness. I am looking forward to helping people achieve their goals.”

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HIRA COMMUNITY PLAYGROUP meets Mon during term time 1-3pm at Hira Kindergarten. Cost is $5 per term and includes children's afternoon tea. Ph 5450224. ACTING UP DRAMA GROUP Mondays 10.30am- 12pm, Whakatu Presbyterian Church Hall, 271 Songer St Stoke. New members welcome. Ph Anne 5380400 or Ph Rose 5475126. TEA & TALK Mon 10-11.30am - Victory Community Centre Come and join us for a cuppa tea and a wee treat. Meet new friends and enjoy morning tea served on vintage china with occasional entertainment and guest speakers. Ages 60+, $2.

CAKE DECORATORS are inviting you to join a very creative group of cake decorators. Our first meeting is Wednesday evening 16 Feb. PH Desiree 0276302359 TASMAN TRACKIES CYCLING welcome new riders to Saxton Velodrome, Champion Rd. Fun events every Wed 10-11.30am 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. ULTIMATE FRISBEE Wednesdays 6pm, Tahuna touch fields. Beginners welcome, M/F, ages 14+. Free. Try a new sport! whakatu.ultimate@gmail.com NELSON NEWBIES coffee morning every Wed 10.3011.30am at Deville's Cafe, 22 New St. Want to get out and meet people? Join us for coffee and chat. New people always welcome. Ph: Clive 021 205 4731. PETANQUE IN THE CITY An easy game to play, but difficult to perfect. Come along and meet new friends. Wed & Sun. 1.15pm - 3pm. Ph: Roger or Shirley 5466562. INDOOR BOWLS Come and join us for social indoor bowls and a cuppa every Wed and Fri afternoon 1.15 - 4pm. Beginners welcome. Trafalgar Street Hall. For information Ph. 5489006 or 0274979330. BETTER BREATHERS CLASS is now on! At the Reformed Church, 15 Burrough Pl, Enner Glynn, Wed, 1pm-2pm. $5 per class. Ph: Sue at the Nelson Asthma Society 035441562 or asthma.nelson@xtra.co.nz AIKIDO Want to learn self-defence and become more confident? Do AIKIDO a Japanese Martial Art. We have children’s classes from 8 -16yrs Wed & Fri 5pm – 6pm. Check out www. aikidonelson.nz or Ph Callum 0210694211.

TUESDAY NELSON PHILATELIC SOCIETY Meeting Tues 8th Feb. Vax Pass Required. Doors Open 6.30pm, meeting 7pm. Stoke Baptist Church. Mitchener Cup – Letter “A”. Technical Night Robin Ashley. Bob Deakin - Early US Stamp Collecting. Ph Robin 0275442518. NELSON 50+ TUESDAY WALKING GROUP Feb 8th, Split Apple Rock. Meet 10am at Tokongawa Drive carpark. Ph Jean 5441029. NELSON CREATIVE FIBRE GROUP Welcome you to friendly fibre craft meetings. Meetings are on the 2nd and 4th Tues monthly 9.30am in the Jaycees room Founders Park. $2 for members, $4 for non-members. Ph Lesley 576 5654. NELSON NEWBIES WALKING GROUP welcomes new people. Every Tues & Fri, 10am in Nelson, Stoke, Richmond. Ph. Karin 022 152 9963. 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.

SCRABBLE CLUB meets Wed, 7pm, Nelson City Club 1 Kinzet Terrace. Ph Tony: 5451159 or Genie: 021 214 1270. All ages welcome. RADIO CONTROL MODEL PLANES at the Wakapuaka flying site on Wed and Sun from 10am to midday, weather permitting. New members welcome. Contact Murray 021457663 for information. RADIO CONTROL SAILING at Best Island on Wed and Sun, weather permitting, usually 1pm onwards. IOMs and Dragon Force etc. New Members welcome. Contact Peter 0275443923 for information and times.

PRETTY CRAFTY MARKET Sun 6th Feb. 10am-2pm, Richmond Town Hall. Quality affordable locally made gifts and goodies! Gold coin Koha for Tonga. Usual Red retail rules apply. All welcome - please remember your mask unless exempt and stay home if unwell. PH. 02102465396.

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PROBUS CLUB of Nelson City welcomes men and women as new members. Our meetings are held the second Thurs of each month at Nelson Golf Club, 38 Bolt Rd, Tāhunanui, 10 am. Ph: Kaye 547 5313. ACTIVE STRENGTH/BALANCE CLASS Thurs also seated options presented. Trafalgar St Hall @10am. ACC accredited provider. Mental agility, coordination, strength, and balance exercises. Ph: Shirley 5471 433 / 021 121 8023. PLAYGROUP Victory Community Centre Thurs 9.30-11.30am. Parents with babies 0-4 all welcome to come along and share morning tea or a cuppa at Victory’s friendly community playgroup. Meet new people and make new friends. A lovely way of bringing whānau in our community together. Koha.

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

FRIDAY 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. COMMUNITY ACUPUNCTURE Fri 12.30-4pm Victory Com-

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 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. GIVE LAWN BOWLS A GO Summer and Winter at our friendly Tāhunanui Bowling Club, 131 Tāhunanui Dr. Free coaching and a ‘cuppa’. Ph Ray 0210375742 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 548-4299. 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

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WEDNESDAY 2 February 2022

Classifieds SITUATIONS VACANT

ART

LOST

Including the exciting new range of Fiat Ducato Motorhomes with the 160HP Euro 6D engine and 9-speed full automatic transmission

sales@nelsonweekly.co.nz

WANTED

Mans Cap (cheese cutter), Green, lost Stoke area, $20 reward for return, please phone Harry on 547 2979.

GARAGE SALE Moving House, all sorts available (treadmill, bikes, tools, kayak etc) 6 Lemari Ave, Stoke. 9am Sat 5th Feb. For viewing prior call David 547 2000.

MIRIMIRI

Come and see the 2020 Elddis range at RV Leisure Centre CLASSIFIED DEADLINE - 5PM FRIDAY PH 548 5900 WANTED TO BUY

$$$ CASH PAID $$$

CASH For your Caravan or INSTANT FREE NZMCA subscription for 1 year with any new Elddis motorhome or caravan sold in March or April.* Motorhome *Terms & conditions apply.

NEW ZEALAND’S HOME OF ELDDIS

Phone 03 543 8284

PUBLIC NOTICE

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TOOLS, SHED GEAR COLLECTABLES

CASH FOR

All hand tools modern, vintage & antique. Also fishing gear, records, books, vintage toys & games, NZ pictures & postcards. Plus much more. Large or small lots. Estates & Downsizing.

BIRTH

Steve Lawson Ph 538 0020 or 027 538 0020 (Nelson Based)

Phone +64 03 543 8284 Email barry@rvleisurecentre.co.nz mike@rvleisurecentre.co.nz joe@rvleisurecentre.co.nz

GOLD AND SILVER

Your announcement here for FREE.

Combining both traditional and modern worlds. Gift vouchers available.

WANTED TO BUY

SITUATIONS VACANT

Ph Allan (03) 391 0101 www.mirimiri.co.nz

SITUATIONS VACANT

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SITUATIONS VACANT

CUSTOMER SERVICE SALES SUPPORT Richmond Office Products Depot is a locally owned and operated commercial business supplying office furniture, stationery supplies, business machines; cafeteria and packaging supplies to clients throughout the Nelson, Marlborough and Tasman regions. Our business base is growing and we are looking for someone to join our team in a Customer Service Role. The job will comprise of the below and cover many key roles across our business:

SITUATIONS VACANT STOREMAN FURNITURE INSTALLER DELIVERIES Richmond Office Products Depot is a locally owned and operated commercial business supplying office furniture, stationery supplies, business machines, cafeteria and packaging supplies to clients throughout the Nelson, Marlborough and Tasman regions. An opportunity has arisen for an enthusiastic person to join our store team. This is a diverse and busy role and will comprise of the below: Packing orders for dispatch; working to courier pick up times, checking cost of freight and dispatch using courier labelling system.

• Keying and invoicing orders for despatch; working in the store checking and invoicing orders for despatch. Packing orders for courier run, when required.

Deliveries to customers; deliver a range of orders to customers around Nelson and Tasman areas, including furniture installations.

• Customer service; answering phones, taking orders from customers, serving customers in the showroom and picking orders when required.

Assembly of office furniture and site installations; working with other store staff to assemble office furniture for delivery off site or for the showroom, some heavy lifting involved. When large site installations are required, ability to work efficiently, professionally and unsupervised.

• Showroom; working with other staff to ensure the showroom is well stocked, shelf labels and pricing is correct, carryout stock take when required. If you are motivated and enjoy being busy, we invite you to apply for this job. This position is available now and is a full time role, 42.5 hours per week Monday to Friday 8am to 5pm. For more information about who we are looking for please email loveyourwork@ opdrichmond.co.nz. When emailing please use CUSTOMER SERVICE 1 as the Subject. Applications for this position must have NZ residency and be fully vaccinated.

Receiving site deliveries for OPD; working with the other store staff to receive and unload deliveries from couriers and freight companies. Checking goods are in excellent condition when arriving into store. If you are motivated and enjoy being busy, we invite you to apply for this job. This position is available now and is a full time role, 42.5 hours per week Monday to Friday 8am to 5pm. For more information about who we are looking for please email loveyourwork@ opdrichmond.co.nz. When emailing please use STOREMAN 1 as the Subject. Applications for this position must have NZ residency, be fully vaccinated and hold a full NZ drivers licence.

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CASH PAID FOR OLD WRISTWATCHES SCRAP GOLD & SILVER OLD COINS & JEWELLERY VINTAGE / QUALITY TOOLS MILITARY & FIREARMS ITEMS GENERAL ANTIQUES ALSO BUYING ESTATE & SHED ITEMS COLLECTION & DOWNSIZING PH TIM GLADSTONE PH T&B VINTAGE 0800 653 935 or 548 5235

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CHURCH NOTICES

HIGGINS

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CHRISTADELPHIANS The Bible Our Guide

Jean Netta

With broken hearts we share that Jean Netta Higgins passed away peacefully at home, surrounded by family on the 27/01/22, aged 81. Dearly loved and devoted husband of the late Bill Higgins. Loved mother of Shona Della Bosca and Neroli Sullivan. Special mother inlaw of Ross Della Bosca. Cherished and adored ‘Gramsie’ of Ashleigh, Laura, Emma, Sophie and partners. Remembered and loved by Dave Sullivan. Loved daughter of the late Doc and Netta. Loved sister of the late Ian and Bruce and brother in-law of the late Kevin. Cherished sister in-law of Shirley, Marj and Qwen. A special Aunty to all her nieces and nephews. Jean touched the hearts of many and was a friend to all. A special thanks to Barbara and Donna, Stephen Neas, Tahuna Medical, Tahuna Pharmacy, Nurse Maude, Brenda and the Nelson Tasman Hospice, Both Nelson and Christchurch hospitals and Anna from Simplicity. Jean will be forever with us and in our hearts. At Jean’s request a private family service has been held. Messages to PO Box 7103, Nelson 7040.

We warmly welcome you to hear Colin Brown

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Join us Tuesday, 8th February 2022 at 7.30pm - this will be via zoom, see our website for details

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ARCHITECT

CHURCH NOTICES

AUTOMOTIVE

SUNDAY 9AM & 11AM

AUTOMOTIVE The Gas Stay Specialists

Boot Struts

Re-Gas and New 4A Gladstone Rd, Richmond Ph 544 1212 Small Team, GreaT Service

advautorichmond.co.nz

BEDS

Advertise Your Church Notices Here Ph 548 5900

BUILDER

Builder / Handyman

Materials at Trade Cost • Fences • Decks • House Repairs • Doors • Flatpack Kitchens • Concrete / paving • Landscaping

PUBLIC NOTICE

Quality workmanship guaranteed Richard 021 118 1183 or 545 2298 marblepoint@xtra.co.nz

FDANZ www.simplicity.co.nz

BUILDER

FOR HIRE

Mini Buses for Hire

8 to 12 seaters - Later Models Clean • Tidy • Reliable • Long or short term

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Under 15 Boys

0800 696 686

email: bookings@motorhomerentalsnz.co.nz

Zak Baker

www.nelsonminibushire.co.nz

MTJ Transport

Zachary Moffat

FUNERAL SERVICES Graveside Burials

Simple Direct Funerals $2000 from

$5000

Includes Plot and

Daniel Stock

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Wooden Casket

$ from 2000 AllCremations Transfers ♦ Legal Paperwork ♦ Wooden Coffin

Price includes:

♦ All Transfers • Legal Paperwork • Wooden Coffin Notices ♦ • Cremation ♦ Death Certificate ♦ Arrange Cremation • Death Certificate • Arrange ♦ • Ashes personally returned to family Notices

• Ashes personally returned to family

100% local ~ 24/7 service at no extra costs

Graveside Burials from $5000 incl. Plot and Wooden Casket 00 WINZ benefits of up to $2100.

100% Local • 24/7 Service at no extra cost Do not let the cost of saying goodbye $ • WINZ benefits of up to 2,100 add to your grief.

Ph 0820 541 0820 / 021 120 1314 Ph: 541 / 021 120 1314 www.sdfunerals.nz www.sdfunerals.nz 5 Talbot Street, Richmond 5 Talbot St, Richmond

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