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‘Overzealous’ planting at Snowden’s Jo Kent Concerns that the grassy frontage of Snowden’s Bush Reserve will be lost to “overzealous” planting have been raised by locals after a sea of planting sticks have appeared in the reserve. An official handing over ceremony along with the unveiling of a

memorial plaque are still to happen, yet the planting programme is well and truly underway. The 3500sqm frontage of Snowden’s Bush was purchased by the public after a monumental fundraiser and gifted to the Department of Conservation to keep the area available for community use. The land is now

maintained by volunteer group Friend of Snowden’s Bush. Red flags were also raised when suggestions of a pond were mentioned at the recent community meeting, along with heavy planting plans which could mean much of the green area will be lost. Group member Alison Pickford

says any plans for development have to be approved by DoC. “Someone at the recent public meeting did briefly mention having a pond dug, as we were discussing re-roofing the toilet block to collect rainwater into a tank so new plantings could be cared for. But FofSB has not discussed a pond at all, either among

ourselves or as a future possibility with DoC. Creating a pond would require digging, lining and pool fencing which we definitely do not have money for.” One local, who wishes to remain unnamed, said he feared the greenspace will be overtaken by

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Ideal place to oil family’s new venture Our region has many talented craftspeople and artisan creators, many who have been doing it tough in the Covid-era. Waimea Weekly will feature some of these people in our series, Meet the Maker. This week we feature the elbrecht family on page 6, who recently purchased Neudorf Olives.

Fiona and Nik elbrecht with children, from left, Finn, avery, alora and Luca and are enjoying their olive grove in Moutere Hills. Photo: Aimee Jules.

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Overzealous planting at Snowden’s Bush from PAGE 1 all the new plantings. “I don’t want all the greenspace planted up, especially after the whole point of the public purchase of the land was to keep it exactly as it is, unchanged. “Maybe the group should modify their overzealous planting plan to keep visibility to the road, but I guess we don’t really have a say now the land has been handed over.” The initial plans were to plant on the church side of the block of land to create a visual barrier, but sticks have prematurely appeared across a much larger area. “The FoSB group don’t seem to have any respect for what has already been done prior to them stepping in and taking over.” Alison says the planned plantings

will help support the trees which are already there. “In the front area, off Waimea West Rd, we are also planting around two groups of isolated trees to make ‘islands’ to help support them. It is not great for the trees to have the mower run over their root plates regularly. Also, as isolated trees, there is currently no regeneration able to occur beneath them.” After discussion with Janice Gibbs, who championed the purchase of the land, it’s been decided grasses will be planted around the titoki between these two islands. “This will allow the memorial rock and bench seat to remain visible from the road, plus keeping plenty of open grassy space for dog exercising, games and so on. It will take this year, and

A sea of planting sticks have appeared at the reserve. Photo: Jo Kent. one or two more to achieve these plantings.” Janice says, as the land now belongs to DoC, the public don’t have any real say in what happens.

“We can only request that DoC and FoSB respect our wishes and hard work by keeping open green space between the memorial rock, seat and the road.” There is no current plan to fur-

ther plant the grassed area between the forest and the planting done last October, which is behind the rock and bench seat. “There may be a small amount of planting there in the future, but as it is a very popular and sheltered spot for picnics and has been used in the past for carol singing, it will remain much as is.” The public planting is on a triangle of open ground at the rear of the reserve, where it is bounded by vineyard on two sides. This will also take two or three years to complete. “Any further planting beyond what I have described has to be discussed and approved by the DoC ranger who has responsibility for the reserve,” Alison says. “Overall, our aim is to increase the resilience of the reserve trees in the face of climate change.”

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Tasman Mayor Tim King says he does not see recommended changes to the controversial Three Waters reforms as “significant”. Last Friday, Local Government Minister Nanaia Mahuta and Infrastructure Minister Grant Robertson announced that the Government would accept most of the Three Waters working group’s recommendations. The governance and accountability working group was tasked with advising the Government on how to address concerns over its proposal to have drinking, waste and storm water management handed to four regional bodies. The ministers announced that all councils would be given non-financial shareholding interests in four water service entities. This would be allocated based on population with one share per 50,000 people. The Government also announced that there would be extra protections against privatisation which would require at least three-quarters of Parliament to agree before any sale or merger could be per-

mitted. nounced that councils Grant Robertson would not have the opsaid councils’ contion to opt in or out to cerns have been isthe now mandatory resues of “ownership forms. Tasman Mayor and voice”. Tim King said he was “We have listened pleased the Governto these concerns ment had taken notice and modified our Tasman Mayor of the working group’s proposals accord- Tim King recommendations, but ingly.” it did not significantly Tasman District Council sub- change the proposed governmitted feedback to Nanaia ance arrangement. Mahuta in September last King is not alone in his opinyear which was critical of the ion about the adoption of Government’s proposal. In its these recommendations. submission, the council agreed Auckland Mayor, and a memthat the reforms, as proposed, ber of the working group, Phil did not respond to the con- Goff, has refused to support cerns “widely expressed by the working group’s proposals, this and other councils”. saying they still fail to live up The council said that if these to the needs of the supercity. concerns were not addressed King says the council’s Three it would likely not support the Waters focus is on the upcomreform programme. ing select committee process The council submission also where the community will be outlined a need for greater able to submit their opinions certainty about how a tran- on the reforms. sition to the new water ser- “Given that Three Waters is esvices entity would take place, sentially going ahead, our job transfer of debt of the Waimea going forward is to get the best Community Dam and a con- outcome for our residents and sideration of alternative op- ratepayers.” tions that would be necessary for the council to support the reforms. This submission was made just a few weeks before it was an-

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Mother due to give birth can’t find a house JENNY NICHOLSON Desperate locals are finding it even more difficult for a place to live after a sharp drop in rentals available in the region. A mother of two who recently moved from Christchurch to Nelson is living in a caravan with her partner and two children. She was born and grew up in Nelson and has a baby due in about a week. She came home to be among family. She says it’s cold living in a caravan and is stressed thinking of having a newborn there. The family is willing to take any accommodation and has been looking at rentals available, but would like a one or two-bedroom place. “There is just nothing out there, nothing at all.” One reason they are often given for not being granted accommodation is that there are too many of them. She says people are not wanting to rent to families, and she is looking with her partner and her two children with a third on the way. “Work and Income will help with payments if we find a rental,” she says. “They would help us with emergency housing if we went back to Christchurch, but

Christine Rapier, Grant Berryman and Karly Marston are living in a motel because they are not able to find a rental. Photo: Jenny Nicholson. we have family here and none in Christchurch.” Figures from Trade Me show Tasman was the region with the largest drop in rental property supply in March 2022 when compared to a year earlier. Trade Me property sales director Gavin Lloyd says listings of rentals in Tasman have decreased by 39 per cent. On Thursday last week, they had

106 properties listed for rent in the Nelson/Tasman region. Grant Berryman shifted to Nelson from Cromwell with his partner and his partner’s mother about three weeks ago. They are all working and have multiple references but have been unable to find a place to rent. At one viewing, there were 40 others looking at the property. He has tried real estate agents, Trade

Me, and re-signed with Facebook to find a house. He has even offered to do work on a property if needed. Having not found a property, they have had to shift into a motel and are looking at paying about $1000 per week. Summit’s Nelson general manager of property management, Stewart Henry, says he has seen a decrease, but not as high as 39

per cent. Over the past year, they have had about 500 properties to rent. Their highest demand is for three-bedroom homes and nice two-bedroom townhouses. “Three-bedroom homes have got quite pricey,” Stewart says. “People are wondering if they actually need the third bedroom.” The average price of Summit’s three-bedroom rentals in Tasman is $550, and $520 in the Stoke/Tahuna area. Two-bedroom rentals are about $420 to $460, but that takes into account apartments that price higher than older two-bedroom houses. Stewart says there are very few one-bedrooms for rent, and some months they have none on their books. Multiple people are applying for most properties with Summit running a book-to-view system that limits how many people can see each property. “We have viewing slots for five to ten people,” Stewart says. “It would be overwhelming to open it up to everyone.” He says it is hard telling people they have not been chosen as the tenant. “Those that keep getting turned down can be very distressed.”

Nelson Airport plans to extend runway Nelson Airport is beginning to engage in discussion with the community about an extension to its runway. A longer runway has been a commonly cited need of the airport for many years which it says would allow it to better cater to existing aircraft, improve safety, and provide for future low-emission flights. Nelson Airport chief executive Mark Thompson says the current 1347-metre runway is one of the shortest in the world servicing the type of aircraft that travel to and from Nelson. “That has limited the weight

– in both passenger numbers and freight – that airlines can carry when they come into Nelson, particularly in certain weather conditions. That obviously has an impact on the viability of flying in and out of Nelson for our operators.” Mark says that extending the runway to 1510 metres would allow the current weight restrictions to be scrapped and allow the airport to reach the highest international safety standard. The development is still at least ten years away, but planning is beginning now to give the airport, its neigh-

bours, and the wider Nelson community certainty for the future. Nelson Airport will ask Nelson City Council to amend its planning provisions for the airport to enable the runway extension and future airport operations. The provisional changes would enable and protect future airport operations while managing its effects, including controls on airport noise. The airport has invited residents to an information drop-in session at the Honest Lawyer on Thursday 12 May.

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WEDNESDAY 4 May 2022 Cars ransacked on Hart Rise

Thieves raided three cars parked in driveways on Cupola Crescent and Travers Avenue, off Hart Road, over Easter. The cars were ransacked but thieves only made away with a small purse containing parking meter money. Police remind residents to lock cars and remove valuable items from sight.

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Deputy principal Todd Brodie says although he will miss Brightwater, he’s looking forward to his next adventure in Invercargill. Photo: Jo Kent.

Skateboarding deputy rolls down south JO KENT After four years as deputy principal at Brightwater School, Todd Brodie has decided to “throw caution to the wind” in search of new adventures with his family in Invercargill. “You grow up as your family grows up, and looking back over the last few years, some of our best times have been in lockdown doing fun stuff,” he says. “So, my wife Rachael and I wanted to slow down for a bit, do some different things around the country and create some new experiences.” His three boys are 12, 10 and 7, so now seemed like a good time to move. And although it will be colder than sunny Nelson, he says they’ll be much closer to a lot of the country’s hot spots. “Being down there, we’ll only

be two hours from Queenstown and The Caitlins are right there. “Yes, it’s cold but we’re going to embrace it. It’s exciting.” Todd starts his new job teaching Year 8 at St John’s Girls’ School next week. “It’s something new and as it’s not a management job, it’s a chance to reflect and recharge my batteries again.” The biggest wrench for Todd is leaving his Brightwater students behind. “First and foremost, I’ll miss the kids. “The school has been amazing in terms of the students who come here. “Watching them grow over four years has been pretty cool to see, in terms of where they’ve come from and where they are going to. The staff are awesome too.” For his last day, the school put

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on a ‘Wheels Day’ in honour of their skateboarding deputy, as well as an afternoon cricket match. “I’ve skateboarded all my life, so they put on a special Wheel’s Day for me as I come out and ride with the kids on my board. I’m being me. “I skateboard to work and wave to the kids as I go past because that’s me and that’s where my happy place is.” And although leaving the school brings this chapter to an end, Todd is excited for his future. “I’ve left a mark that’s really positive at school, but it’s a good time for the school to hit refresh and build on things that I’ve helped to put in place. It’s up to you what you make of life and if you’re not willing to take a big step, how will you know if it’s going to be any better or not?”

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British reggae band UB40 will perform at Trafalgar Park on Friday, 6 January as part of a six-concert tour of the country. The band will be joined by US rock veterans Jefferson Starship and Kiwi rockers Dragon. The concert is part of the group’s postponed 40th anniversary celebration tour from 2020, with performances also scheduled in Napier, New Plymouth, Matakana, Tauranga and Queenstown. Tickets went on sale last week.

Three vehicle crash closes Moutere Highway

A crash involving three vehicles closed the Moutere Highway for several hours last Thursday morning and injured five people. According to a police spokesperson, the crash took place along Johnstone Loop at approximately 9.50am. Two patients were said to be in a serious condition. Traffic was diverted onto Harley Rd while the highway was closed.

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missioned to carry out the survey and who is contacted to take part is urged to use the opportunity to give feedback as the results will shape the future of council services and facilities. The interviews will be conducted by telephone.

Drop in rental listings

The Nelson Tasman region saw the biggest drop in rental listings in the country in March, compared to the previous year. Rental listings were down 39 per cent in the region, ahead of Canterbury (33 per cent) according to Trade Me’s latest March Rental Price Index. The national median weekly rent jumped seven per cent year-on-year to reach $575.

Maintenance on Tākaka Hill

Pre-winter maintenance will be taking place on the Tākaka Hill (SH60) for five nights from 15 - 20 May. The highway will be closed from 8pm until 5.30am the next morning. These night-time closures occur about four times a year to ensure the highway is in as good a condition as possible. There will be a 1am opening each night and emergency vehicles will be managed through the work sites at all times.

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Moutere makes ideal oil for new venture JENNY NICHOLSON Wanting to return to their farming roots, Fiona and Nik Elbrecht looked worldwide and found their ideal spot on an olive grove in the Moutere Hills. They took over ownership of Neudorf Olives in January this year. Although neither Nik nor Fiona had experience working with olives, both wanted a new venture producing something healthy and nutritious. “I was drawn to this area because the climate and scenery are similar to where I grew up on a hobby farm in British Columbia in Canada,” Fiona says. Nik was born in Germany but grew up on a larger farm in Tasmania. The couple met at the University of Tasmania while Nik was studying environmental management, and Fiona environmental science. In recent years they have been living in Byron Bay where Fiona has been a busy mum of four children now aged three to 13. Nik has been working as a builder, doing small-scale property renovation. Their grove consists of 1310 mature olive trees, in two Tuscan varieties – Leccino and Frantoio, and one Greek variety – Koro-

Fiona and Nik Elbrecht with children, from left, Finn, Avery, Alora and Luca are enjoying the olive making life in Moutere. Photo: Aimee Jules. neiki. “Planted predominantly on steep hillsides, this presents us with challenging conditions for maintenance and harvesting,” Nik says. “But it also provides us with spectacular sea and mountain views of the Abel Tasman and Kahurangi National parks.” The olive trees are currently

spray-free, but herbicides are used on the weeds beneath. Nik and Fiona would like to have a spray-free grove and have researched fencing areas off and

having sheep do weed management, eliminating the need for pesticides. Nik is running the farm, with Fiona doing the bottling and labelling. With everything new to them, they are appreciating the continuous handover from previous owner Susan Pine. “She has been great,” Fiona says.

“We can call on her whenever we need to, and she is coming back to help with harvest this year.” Fiona says it’s looking like a good harvest for all three varieties of olives. They are harvested between June and July using handheld ‘shakers and flappers’ with nets spread under the trees to catch the olives. They press the olives with a centrifuge press within 24 hours, but more often within 4 hours, of harvest. Carrying out the whole process on-site enables them to monitor every stage and produce oil of the highest quality. Fiona is looking ahead to a busy few weeks in June. She says the harvest is slightly daunting. “It’s a steep learning curve for us and challenging at the best of times, but especially doing it all for the first time.” In the meantime, when they are not working the family enjoys the outdoors. “Nik and our two oldest boys are really into surfing, fishing, and mountainbiking, and building bike trails all over our property,” Fiona says. “The younger girls and I love bushwalks, horse riding, and walking the dogs on the beach. The whole family loves to go tramping and camping in remote regions.”

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Commodore for the Radio Yacht Squadron Nelson Basil Hart says the stolen boat was the same as this pictured except with red and black sails featuring a dragon. Photo: Jo Kent.

Racing regatta theft causes disruption JO KENT A break-in at a Best Island yacht club has disrupted plans for the New Zealand Radio Yachting Association’s annual regatta. The South Island DF65 Championships are due to take place over the weekend of 14 May, but essential equipment used in the event was stolen during the Easter break. Publicity officer for the Radio Yacht Squadron Nelson, Peter Foster, says even though the police have been informed, it’s unlikely the items will ever be recovered. “It’s a small club of retired or semiretired members, and this is a major setback to us. “Our club at Best Island is hosting the South Island DF65 Championship in a matter of weeks and the items stolen are an integral part of this regatta.” Items taken include two talking countdown start boxes, a Dragon Force 65 boat, and an electric outboard motor, which the members use for safety and recovering yachts that might require assis-

tance. “When we found out about the break-in, it was like a feeling of bereavement as to how we were going to go forward from this,” Peter says. “We haven’t got the money to replace all the stuff that’s been stolen. It’s truly awful to a club like ours where all the members are elderly. We rely on sponsorship to continue to operate and for this we are extremely grateful.” The event will still go ahead despite the theft as they are borrowing equipment. “The show will go on, but it’s the annoyance of not being able to do what we pride ourselves on, which is being carbon neutral, as we are having to now borrow a petrol outboard motor.” The club are keen for the items to be returned, no questions asked. “We just want our stuff back so will look the other way if they suddenly just ‘turn up’.” If you have any information that could help recover the stolen goods, call 027 544 3923.

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Councils hear region’s development concerns ERIN BRADNOCK Local Democracy Reporter

Locals lined up to echo concerns about proposed housing developments in Tāhunanui and the Maitai Valley last Wednesday as part of verbal submissions to the region’s Draft Future Development Strategy on Wednesday. Nelson City Council and Tasman District Council have received 558 written submissions from residents, community groups and national organisations, with 133 requesting to speak to their submission on the joint council strategy. The purpose of the strategy is to cater to the region’s growing population over the next 30 years. Public consultation on the draft plan was open from March 14 to April 14 which resulted in re-

The Meadows is just one development fast-tracking Tasman’s residential growth. Photo: The Meadows. peated concerns over proposed greenfield developments. This was despite the plan’s written priority of urban intensification over urban sprawl. Greenfield developments proposed in the strategy include sites around Nelson, Richmond, Brightwater and Wakefield as well as a new community near Tasman Village. This was currently opposed by local iwi due to

the site being of cultural significance. Crown agency Kāinga Ora, which provides rental properties for Kiwis in need, also rejected the level of greenfield development proposed in the draft strategy. Agency spokesperson Jennifer Rose supported intensification and the consolidation of growth along existing transport corridors. The agency also proposed

that the strategy should do more to address housing affordability. The proposal for 1100 homes in the Maitai Valley proved controversial with emotional debate among community members, including spokespersons from the community action group Save The Maitai. Elizabeth Dooley was one of a handful of residents who spoke against the proposed development in the Maitai. “The Maitai feeds me, and I owe it to the Maitai to do what I can to keep it as it is,” she said. Submitter Joy Shackleton spoke to her ‘worry’ regarding proposed medium-density housing in Tāhunanui, during Wednesday’s hearing. “It’s so sad that we’re considering six-storey buildings, particularly around the flat when eight to 10

years ago residents received details about liquefaction issues and sea level rises.” The subcommittee agreed to further investigate claims made by some submitters, including that of economic consultant Philip Osborne who was commissioned to review the strategy by Kāinga Ora. Philip found there was an underestimation of intensification possibilities outlined for Tasman and ‘misinformation’ on greenfield affordability. The subcommittee is scheduled for two more days of submission hearings before it is due to decide on a final plan to recommend to both councils on 27 July.

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May Day is one of the biggest dates on the calendar for Nelson’s Ragged Crow Morris dancers. It’s a time when traditionally the Northern hemisphere are welcoming in summer, and us Kiwis say hello to winter. This year, the group decided not to hold their celebration at sunrise, instead, dancing to sun down to coincide with the Northern sides dancing it up across the globe. The event was held at Tahuna’s Paddys Knob and was a huge success. “Sunset is always a great time to dance, and the view over the ranges is wonderful. People often come down to watch when they hear the jingling bells and lovely music,” says one of the dancers Polly Rabbits. For more info about the group, see raggedcrow.org. Photo: Peter Blasedale.

Nelson update To help with heating costs through winter, this week we restarted our Winter Energy Payment. Those eligible for the payment – veterans, seniors, and people on benefits – will receive this boost automatically. Single people will receive more than $80 a month, while couples will receive more than $125 per month. Last week the Government confirmed local council ownership of water entities by accepting the majority of the Three Waters Working Group recommendations. Both our councils will hold shares in a new entity being created to manage our water. These reforms are about delivering clean and safe drinking water at an affordable price for New Zealanders. New Zealand needs investment in the quality of our water infrastructure to ensure we can build the houses we need for our growing population. Without reform, households are facing increased water costs of up to $9,000 per year. We have taken on board feedback from councils and the community and are now moving forward to deliver safe drinking water and better water infrastructure.

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...End of Story Final facts on some of our stories Sewing unmasks true talent 16 February 2022 Teenager Seth Delport-King, who has made more than 300 face masks using his grandmother’s sewing machine, has been rewarded for his efforts. After reading his story in the Waimea Weekly, a handful of people came forward and gave him some free fabric so he could continue making his masks, scrunchies and bags. “I was stoked when I was given some free fabric by some Waimea Weekly readers,” Seth says. “It was really nice to get encouragement from people I don’t even know.” Richmond welcomes back a national treasure 6 April 2022 The Waimea Soroptimists have been kept busy with tickets sales for the Nurse Jenny McGee talks they have been hosting in the region. Secretary Annette Smith says they have been inundated with ticket requests since the story ran in the Waimea Weekly. “I was kept very busy and eventually sold over 50 tickets through requests by email. We are completely sold out now, so we are really pleased about that.” All ticket sale proceeds go to the charity, and Jenny returns to the UK in May.

Easter bunnies come to Hope 13 April 2022 The Gardens of the World offered the chance for kids to grab a free knitted bunny over the Easter holidays after their annual ‘bunny hunt’ was cancelled due to Covid-related reasons. They ended up giving away two full bags. Owner Paddy Day says it was a real joy to be able to still offer the local children something as the event has become something of a family tradition in the area. “We still have some bunnies left over and will give them away next year. We’ll have around 700 bunnies by then as one of our other ladies has just given me another 100.” Ukrainian children fed from Nelson Donations 13 April 2022 Dr Anna Wojtachs says she is humbled with the amazing response from the community since the article on supporting work to feed Ukrainian children was in the Waimea Weekly on 13 April. The Givealittle page for donations raised $2295 in the two weeks from 13 April to 27 April. Some of the money raised has been used to supply hotdogs for children as they arrive at a train station in Poland from the Ukraine. All money is spent on items the refugees need to survive.

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New AED for Brightwater community JENNY NICHOLSON Every minute counts when someone suffers a cardiac arrest - and for people living in Brightwater the chances of survival after an arrest have just increased. A new automated external defibrillator (AED) has been gifted to the community and is located on the outside wall of the hall in the carpark behind St Paul’s Church, 68 Waimea West Rd. The idea started with the Brightwater Fire Brigade which also attends medical calls alongside ambulance

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John, youngest son of Herbert Edwin and Eliza Ann Hall, was born 28 July 1888. He grew up in Waimea West and after leaving school, worked on R B Jackson’s orchard in Redwoods Valley. John enlisted for the war effort and embarked from Wellington in October 1914 for overseas duty as a Private. He served with the Main Body in Gallipoli campaign. He was wounded during this time and was hospitalised due to shock from prolonged periods in the trenches. John was invalided home and discharged on the 24th of February 1916. He later re-enlisted, joining the 28th Reinforcements and received his Corporal stripes while in camp.

to move him into hospital. By this time, he was in a critical condition and died in the ambulance before reaching the hospital on the 21st of April 1915. Philip was buried in the Richmond Cemetery.

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Frederick was born on the 25th of April 1880, son of Frederick Ernest and Anna Maria Sophia Sigglekow. On leaving school he worked as a partner in the family business, Sigglekow Bros. who were agricultural machinery owners in Hope. Frederick joined the Waimea Rifles, Nelson, and was enjoying life with his fiancé Muriel Thorn. He enlisted in October 1916 at age 35 and in 1917 proceeded to France with Reinforcements, J Company, NZ Rifle Brigade. He was wounded in early October, admitted to Hospital on the 9th and died on the 10th of October. Frank was laid to rest in the Beaulencourt British Cemetery, Ligny-Thilloy, Pas-de-Calais, France.

KATE RUSSELL Nelsonians are being urged to give generously to the Chopper Appeal this month following a record-breaking year for rescue helicopters. This Friday, Westpac staff will be out and about raising funds for the Nelson Marlborough Rescue Helicopter Trust in the annual street appeal. There were 526 missions flown in the Nelson Marlborough region last year and more than 9,500 nationwide. Nelson Marlborough Rescue Helicopter Trust general manager, Paula Muddle, says they rely on donations from the public to keep the rescue helicopter in the sky. “We’re hugely grateful for everyone who’s able to donate over the month of May.” Paula says the public’s generosity has helped the trust keep improving the capabilities of its aircraft and crew. They have recently undertaken boat winch training with the support of Abel Tasman Sea Shuttles and water rescue training with Nelson Coastguard. “The importance of this training is critical in our day-to-day operations, as the area we cover has a huge expanse of water and a vast coastline,” says crewman Carl Babe. This training is utilised in missions such as a recent call-out on the coastline of Pepin Island after three kayakers capsized in increasing swells. They were able to scramble onto rocks at the base of a cliff, but with injuries and an incoming tide the situation rapidly deteriorated. A fortunate patch of cellphone coverage allowed them to call for help, and the Nelson Marlborough Rescue Helicopter was dispatched, supported by Coastguard. Together, they were able to winch the three to safety. Westpac NZ chief executive Catherine McGrath says rescue helicopter crews around the country are working harder than ever to save lives. “Accident and illness can affect any of us at any time,” she says. “Knowing help could be only minutes away even in some of our most remote locations is so important in a country as diverse as ours.” To donate go to www.chopperappeal.co.nz

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Food charities share award JENNY NICHOLSON Two leaders of charities providing food support in the community were honoured at the recent Eelco Boswijk Awards. The awards were held at the Trafalgar Centre last month and recognised individuals and teams for their contribution to the community. Kai with Love’s Abigail Packer shared the NBS Leadership Award with Jackie Gallard from Giving Aroha in the Park. “Every award is an honour and worthwhile if it draws attention to the work and adds value to it,” Abigail says.” “Deputy mayor Judene Edgar said the judges couldn’t separate Jackie and me and that makes the award and the bond even more special. Our organisations share a desire to meet the need for food support in our community.” Kai With Love is a charity that serves hundreds of households in the Nelson Tasman region, giving people weekly food parcels to help top up what they already managed to get at the supermarket. While Abigail had built and run five businesses before starting Kai with Love, she says working with volunteers in a charity is very different. “I’ve made mistakes,” she says. “Needless to say it has been a steep learning curve, but working with volunteers who catch the vision to care for those in need is a highlight of the last three years.”

She says many of those involved with Kai with Love have been in a place where they have needed to receive help, and it’s a privilege to now be able to give that help to others. “There is no glamour in what we do and no shame in those we do it for.” Abigail is quick to point to the help she has received both from volunteers and the community. The generosity of businesses contributing storage, transport, and food has been vital to Kai with Love. “One local seafood company has given many thousands of dollars of fish over the past three and a half years,” she says. “Small businesses, orchards, and home gardeners have donated what they have to give, and all for free too. Churches have given space for storage and packing.” Uncomfortable in the limelight, Abigail says one of the many things she has learned on the journey is that God takes people out of their comfort zone to grow them. Another reward recipient was Brian McIntyre, who received the Nelson Civic Trust Community Hero award for his work with a team who have restored more than 3,500 headstones in the Wakapuaka Cemetery. The Nelson Kaitiakitanga award went to Sophie Weenink Smith, and the Nelson City Council Smart Little City award was shared by Ben Bushell of Community Compost and Anne Rush of Make/Shift Spaces.

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Close call highlights need for Coastguard Nelson JENNY NICHOLSON A heroic rescue off Farewell Spit highlighted the acute need for the Coastguard Nelson service, just a day before the organisation hosted a fundraiser. Coastguard was called to the sinking vessel and arrived at 7.30 am on Friday. Duty Officer Allan Cambridge says it was a close call for the one man on board. “When we got to the scene the boat was still on the surface, but sank quickly,” Allan says. “We were able to take the person off the mast of the boat. He had to climb up to be rescued.” Allan says the man was not wearing a lot of clothing and, if he wasn’t rescued, would have been dead from hypothermia in another 15 minutes. At the fundraiser, run by the Dawnbreakers Fishing Club on Saturday night, Nelson Coastguard Pete Kara said it was a timely reminder of how lucky we are to have the service in our community. The fishing club planned to fundraise at the 2022 Snapper Cup in March, but the weather was unsuitable for the event to be held safely.

Brent Higgs won first prize in the Dawnbreakers Fishing Club raffle held on Saturday night. Photo: Supplied. They changed plans and ran the fundraising event for 170 people at the Trafalgar Centre on Saturday night.

Dawnbreakers Fishing Club’s Crystal Gaiger says it was exciting to be one of the first few big events back underway now we are in the orange light setting. “This is the first year we made the Snapper Cup a fundraiser for charity,” she says. “Coastguard Nelson was a perfect choice being a fishing club and you never know when you may need to call on them.” She says some of the club’s members have had to call on the Nelson Coastguard in the past. Crystal says they had some amazing prizes donated from the community including Coastguard membership, a day skipper course, lifejackets, a locally-made rod with a reel, and a personal locator beacon. Brent Higgs won first prize in the Coastguard Raffle fundraiser, winning a water safety package including lifejackets, day skipper course, PLB, and Coastguard memberships, valued at $1500. Between proceeds from a raffle, a portion of each entry ticket, and drink sales, the club raised more than $3,000 for the Nelson Coastguard.

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Wanderers in lead pack after two weeks of second division rugby JACK MALCOLM After a game that hung in the balance, Wanderers outlasted Waimea Old Boys 29-20 in a second division classic at Jubilee Park on Saturday. Despite missing the influence of their coach, captain, and first fiveeighth Gareth Palmer, Wanderers manager Kyle Paki Paki says the team played out of their skin. “Waimea (Old Boys) and Wan-

derers is always a great battle and there was some good footy,” he says. “It could’ve gone either way and we were lucky to come out on top.” After building a 29-5 lead early into the second half, Wanderers were made to defend for the majority of the remainder. Despite having a man sin binned, WOB put on 15 unanswered points and closed the lead to sin-

gle digits with just over 15 minutes to play. Kyle says their defence, particularly in the way they kept WOB out in the dying moments, was game-winning. “Waimea is a really good team and they came out strong at the end, but our defence won us the game.” He says the second half was endto-end action as the momentum swung between both teams, but

he was happy with the way his team kept their composure. “Prop Sam Law and flanker Josh Sheehan were standouts in the forwards. “In the backs, Liam Sellers deserves a mention. . . we had some good impact players off the bench.” He says the team is still unsettled with new players coming in, only naming 21 players on their playing squad on Saturday.

Waimea Old Boys are the only team in the second division to have a mixed record after two rounds of play. Stoke, Marist, Riwaka and Wanderers all have a perfect record, while Collingwood, Takaka, Tapawera and Nelson are still in search of their first win. WOB colts and Huia have both won their only game so far this season after already having had their bye round.

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Tasman Hockey captain Toby Bowden, left, hands over the Whakatu shield to Waimai United Captain Brendon Burnett after they were unable to retain the trophy in a 5-4 defeat over the weekend. Photo: Supplied.

After an extended break with back-to-back long weekends, local premier hockey got back into the swing of things last weekend. There are two new shield holders after men’s premier and women’s second division teams faced off at Saxton’s Field. Waimai United beat Tasman White 5-4 in the premier men’s division for the Whakatu Shield and Rewa beat Waimai United Blue 3-1 in the women’s second division for the Kahurangi Shield. In the other premier men’s game of the week, Tasman Black bested

Federal 5-3, while on the women’s side of the draw, Nayland first 11 suffered a 12-1 defeat against Waimai United and Stoke had a bye. This weekend sees Waimai’s premier women’s team put the Waimea Shield on the line against Tasman Black in premier women’s hockey and Federal looking to take the Fifeshire Shield from Stoke in men’s division two. Junior hockey is also back on the turf this weekend, with seven teams in each boys and mixed divisions.

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Loop the Lake was a roaring success, despite Covid reducing its participant numbers. The annual 25km circuit of Lake Rotoiti on April 27 saw 189 competitors eager to lace up their runners and get their trail run programme back on track. Enticed from his holiday home by a jar of chilli jam plus pickled onions, Dr Ashley Bloomfield was entrusted with the starting hooter and away they trotted. Heading the pack was Rarangi’s Sam Hansby, and that was the way it stayed for the entire journey. Trevor Voyce chased hard, bridging the gap on the homeward leg,

but was still just over two minutes adrift at Kerr Bay. Harry Rattray (Christchurch) closed out the top three. Amelia Horne (Palmerston North) had a more comfortable margin in the women’s field, 10 minutes ahead of Camilla Penny (Christchurch), while Nelson’s Aimee Burnard continues her rise up the ranks to now regularly appear on the podium. More than 60 per cent of the field travelled from outside the Top of the South, cementing the pristine alpine region as a go-to running destination. Full results can be found at nel sonevents.co.nz.

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to the NBL for Mike Pero Nelson Giants. His 25 points and seven rebounds in the first half were slowed down after he suffered an eye gouge that saw him leave the court holding his hands in his head. Aided by fellow American import Jarrod West, who led the team in defence with an almost unheard of seven steals, the Giants have addressed the issues that head coach Mike Fitchett identified as their shortfalls last season. He says they had a focus on suring up their defence ahead

The Mike Pero Nelson Giants will have to be on top form as they play host to the highflying Auckland Tuatara this Friday. With both teams recording comfortable first round wins, they’ll each be eager to keep building the momentum in a big game for how the season will unfold. The Tuatara will need to come into the game with a plan to shut down the big import Trey Mourning after his 35 point and 14 rebound introduction

New Giants import Trey Mourning made himself an instant fan favourite on Thursday night as he scored 35 points on the way to his team’s 88-69 win over the Otago Nuggets. Photo: Evan Barnes/Shuttersport.

of this season and recruited accordingly. “That’s what we brought him (Jarrod) out to do and it was good to see him get some points.” He was happy with their performance in the first match of the season, but he says they would be refining things moving forward after the game. “We need to sure up our communications a little bit and our offensive flow.” The Auckland-based Tuatara will provide a new challenge, with all five of their starters earning strong double-digit points in their opening round 92-59 win over the Taranaki Mountain Airs. Led by their captain Robert Loe, who scored 17 points with an 88 percent field goal accuracy and 15 rebounds, they will be no easy task. Giants captain Sam Dempster was in top form in their opening round win, leaning on his large gas tank to provide over 27 minutes of court time. The workhorse is the backbone of the team and he will have to come out and perform again if they want to walk away with the win. After a sell out crowd for their opening round, the team will be eager to get back in front of their faithful fans once again. With an away game the following weekend, the team will not play locally again until 21 May when they take on the Canterbury Rams.

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After five weeks of sub-union competition, premier rugby takes another step up in intensity this weekend with the start of the Tasman Trophy. Wanderers, Kahurangi and Marist lead the charge as the competition’s front runners, but it’s still early days with a lot of rugby to be played. Nine rounds of rugby see every team play each other twice before the top four playoff in the semis and then the final, to be played 16 July. Wanderers proved they have the stamina to challenge the top brass with their narrow 24-21 loss to Marist over the weekend, but an earlier loss to Kahurangi saw them finish third in the subunion competition. The team has had visible improvement week on week, and it looks like they will be a formidable side as the competition races towards the business end. Kahurangi only lost one game from their first four matches, a 22-17 defeat to Marist. Led by their captain, flanker Manu Parkin, they have made their intentions of winning the

the Frank Monopoli Cup. Regular captain Sam Briggs, at first five-eighth, is now a seasoned campaigner after winning the Heartland Championship Meads Cup with an unbeaten season with South Canterbury last winter. Nelson have struggled to find form this season, in part due to missing two of their sub-union games due to Covid-19. Led by flanker Connor Higgins, they are yet to notch their first win having scored 33 points in their first three games of the season. Waimea Old Boys are also yet to record a win this season, having lost their first four matches. In Blenheim, Central have recorded two wins over Renwick and Waitohi, but without a game against a Nelson side it is difficult to assess how strong they will be this season.

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This year, Tasman Youth Week from 7 – 15 May focuses on wellbeing. In collaboration with Sport Tasman and the Golden Bay Recreation Centre, we are hosting Youth Week events in Richmond, Motueka and Tākaka. We’re inviting young people aged 12 – 24, to take part in workshops on visual arts, creative journaling, wall climbing, woodwork, yoga and skateboarding, and to explore how these simple activities can positively affect their wellbeing. Events are designed to encourage young people to take on challenges, share ideas and focus on the positive aspects of being young. The week also recognises youth workers, youth service providers and others working with and for young people. Full details of Youth Week activities and events are listed on the Tasman Youth Hub website, tasmanyouthhub.co.nz.

Our Community Grants are aimed at enabling us to work with communities by encouraging communitybased solutions. We’re supporting our community to find ways to improve the delivery of services or infrastructure and underpinning the work of volunteers across the District. Priority will be given to projects that address an identified community need and align with our community outcomes. Applications are open until Sunday 31 July. Full details of the application process are on our website tasman.govt.nz/grants.

At the dirt face of expanding soil knowledge Our land scientists and Manaaki Whenua Landcare Research staff have been busy undertaking an extensive soil mapping campaign as part of a twoyear commitment. Co-funded by the Ministry for Primary Industries, the campaign is worth more than $400,000 and complements soil legacy knowledge, feeding new data into the national soil map portal (Smap). As a result, new 1:50,000 scale maps will be available for Wai-iti, Motueka and Riwaka, Moutere Valley and Tapawera. Work has already occurred in Golden Bay, with the focus shifting to the clay-based soils of Moutere in April and May. The soil surveying work is not invasive. Often a small pit is sufficient to see the soil changing in different depths and investigate its texture by rolling the mineral particles in between fingers and thumb. Classifying soil is not an easy undertaking. Information from legacy data, which Tasman District Council holds, needs to be compared with field data, then digitalised and translated into common language. Once finalised, most of the information can be accessed for free on Smap online at soils.landcareresearch.co.nz/smap-tasman. Resource scientist for soil Dr Anne Wecking said the Smap work is crucial for Tasman District and acknowledged the campaign’s success has been helped by the access granted by landowners. “The soil mapping campaign enables us to merge old and new knowledge. In a few years, we aim to have a unified soil map layer available, not only at the Council but for the public to use too.” Anne has documented work undertaken at Upper Tākaka in a video which can be viewed on our YouTube channel. More information can be found on our website, tasman.govt.nz, search ‘valuing our soils’.

Residents survey calling You might get a call this month from Research First. They're doing an annual survey on our behalf into Tasman residents’ satisfaction with Council. The interviews will be conducted by telephone, both landlines and cellphones. Responses are confidential. We would urge anyone who is contacted to take part to use the opportunity to give feedback – the results help shape the future of the services and facilities we provide to the community. Find out more on our website, tasman.govt.nz.

Second Hand Sunday Sunday 15 May, 9.00 am – 2.00 pm. Second Hand Sunday is a fun way for Nelson and Tasman residents to declutter and re-home unwanted household goods for free. If you have items you want to give away, simply register online before 10.00 am Friday 13 May to be included on the list of participating addresses. Print off a poster to put on your mailbox and put your items on your driveway at 9.00 am on the day. A list and map of participating addresses will be available to download from 12.00 pm Friday 13 May. Check out the map to plan your fossicking route and pick up some free second-hand items! The event will take place rain or shine. Remember to keep a safe distance from others when collecting items. For more information and to sign up, go to tasman.govt.nz/shs.

COUNCIL HUI Under Covid-19 restrictions, meetings will take place via Zoom video conferencing. Public forum presenters are required to present via Zoom. Visit tasman.govt.nz/meetings-calendar for details and the Zoom link. Regulatory Committee Thursday 5 May, 9.30 am Submissions Hearing Monday 9 May, 9.30 am

Inconsiderate parking makes footpaths unusable Cars obstructing footpaths are not only illegally parked, but they also put other people at risk and it’s a growing problem in Tasman, particularly with trades vehicles. Motor vehicles that are parked over footpaths are a potential hazard for everyone, especially for people with disabilities, mobility issues, older people, children and parents with prams. In many cases, pedestrians may be forced to walk on the road into oncoming traffic – something that young children don’t have the skills to judge well – or they may have to walk over gardens or uneven terrain which poses a hazard for those like the elderly who are unsteady on their feet. Drivers may think they are being courteous to other motorists by getting their vehicles clear of the roadway, but they are mistaken. Our enforcement staff are focusing on this problem and $40 fines will be issued to owners of offending vehicles. Fines can be issued if we receive a photo clearly showing the offence and vehicle registration, with the location, date and time.

Golden Bay Community Board Tuesday 10 May, 9.30 am Saxton Field Committee Wednesday 11 May, 9.30 am Submissions Hearing Wednesday 11 May, 1.00 pm Operations Committee Thursday 12 May, 9.30 am Nelson Regional Sewerage Business Unit Friday 13 May, 9.30 am Enterprise Committee Friday 13 May, 1.30 pm. No public forum Joint Shareholders Committee Tuesday 17 May, 3.00 pm. No public forum Motueka Community Board Tuesday 17 May, 4.00 pm Submissions Hearing Wednesday 18 May, 9.30 am 22618 HotHouse Creative

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4 MAY 2022

Classifieds

WEDNESDAY 4 May 2022

Classifieds SITS VAC

WANTED TO RENT 2 bedroom home required for a 40 year old financially secure, responsible female with 76 year old mother. Needing a property that allows dogs, is fully fenced, has a heat pump and log burner, low maintenance with vegetable garden. Parking for two cars minimum on flat land, no stairs. Prefer out of Nelson in quieter area. Needed asap, please phone 022 609 2385.

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ACTIVE STRENGTH/BALANCE CLASS: also seatedoptionspresented. ACCaccreditedprovider. Mental agility, co ordination, stretching and leg exercises for strength and balance.. No Thursday classes. Richmond Church of Christ hall, crn Darcy & CroucherSt. PhShirley5471433/0211218023

TUESDAYS

RICHMOND & DISTRICTS HIGHLAND PIPE BAND INC AGM Tues. 24 May 7pm, Richmond TownHall.Newmembersorpastplayerswelcome. NELSON50+TUESDAYWALKING GROUP May10th,SaxtonCircuit.Meet10amatSaxtonField maincarpark.PhJean,5441029 WELLBY TALKING CAFÉ: 1.30pm -3pm, Tues 10 May, Richmond Library. Wellby Talking Cafés are about social connection & finding out about groups, activities & services. www.wellby.org. nz 03 5467681. LINE DANCING FOR ALL. Warnes Indoor Bowls Hall next to the Vet in Songer St. Beginners 9.1510.15am. Free morning tea. Please bring a cup. Experienced10.40 to11.40am. Ph: 022 0685 695. STOKE INDOOR BOWLS CLUB‘22 season Tuesdays Warnes Stadium, Songer Street, Stoke. New members welcome. Please wear flat soled shoes. Info.phLynn5477112. CIRCUIT FITNESS CLASS ACTIVE YOU a fun new community. All fitness levels welcome. Receive encouragement plus healthy eating tips. $8 Tuesdays 6 pm in Richmond. Contact Nicola 0210788609 or email nicola.rae.11@gmail.com

HOPE SOCIAL INDOOR BOWLS CLUB. Hope Recreation Hall,Tues. 1.30-3.30pm. $3 per session. A fun social group caters for everyone. New members welcome. Robin 0275442518. STOKE TAHUNANUI MEN’S CLUB welcomes new members. Meet 10am 3rd Tuesday monthly with guest speaker. 15 Burrough Pl, Enner Glynn. Regularoutings&activities. PhIan5477841

WEDNESDAYS

PRACTICAL SELF-DEFENCE COURSES for Women & Children starting Wednesday 11 May (Women), Thursday 12 May (11-14 year olds) and Wednesday 18 May (7-10 year olds). Visit www. practicalselfdefence.co.nz or email anna@practicalselfdefence.co.nz for more information. TASMAN TRACKIES CYCLING new riders welcome to Saxton Velodrome- Champion Rd, Richmond.EventseveryWednesdayduringwinterMay -Sept. 1pm -2.30pm. Coffee & chat at ZINK afterwards.Track bikes are available free of charge. Road & mountain bikes can be used. Riders at all levels & ages.Coachingavailable.Contact:MurrayCameron 0276450033.murray@educationfutures.co.nz PILATES IN RICHMOND TERM 2 Multi level Pilates classes suitable for both experienced & beginner students startsWed. May 4 11:30am & 5:30pm $165. Enrolments essential. Meeting-room, RichmondTown Hall, Cambridge St. Contact Sue sue@ suewilson.kiwi.nz 0292 813 735 FaceBook Classical PilateswithSue ALZHEIMERS NELSON TASMAN monthly Library & support around memory Loss. Nelson Library, every 4th Wed 9.30-10.30 / Stoke Library

WEDDING

Passed peacefully at home on Good Friday to be with her beloved Ossie and daughter Linda. Dearly loved Mum of Maureen and Trudie, and son-inlaw Pete. Loved Nan of Reuben and Aris, ‘wee gem’ of Jasmine and great great Nan to Cara. At Peace with the Lord. The family would like to thank the Nelson Tasman Hospice for their outstanding support and care at this time, and Lorna and Pastor Helen who have been an integral part of Mum’s care team. In lieu of flowers, donations to the Nelson Tasman hospice would be greatly appreciated.

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A Memorial Service for Trixie will be held at Nelson Baptist Church, 193 Bridge Street, Nelson on Saturday 7th May 2022 at 2.00pm.

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WELLBY TALKING CAFÉ: 10AM – 11.30AM, Thursday 12th May,The Nook,The ReStore.Wellby Talking Cafés are about social connection and finding out about groups, activities and services. www.wellby.org.nz 03 5467681. WAIMEA COMBINED FRIENDSHIP CLUB: Interested in making new female or male friends of a similar age and interests? We invite you to monthly meetings, 3rd Thursday 9.45am Hope Church Ranzau Rd, interesting speakers, outings & group activities, Ph: Frances 5443085/0212111347 or Rosalie 0272491080. RICHMOND LADIES FRIENDSHIP CLUB: Meet - 10am 1stThursday of the month at Church of Christ, Croucher St. Welcome ladies looking for friendship with other women. Lunch optional. Interesting guest speakers & an outing Visitors welcome. Ph Marion 544 4833 or Joan 544 1854. RICHMONDWELCOME GROUP Like to make new friends ?, join a friendly group for coffee & a chat.10am on the 1st and 3rd Thursday of each month at Happyz Cafe Bateup Road Richmond. Ansley/Phillip 5410 350

FRIDAYS

WAITAKI OLD GIRLS’ SOCIAL GROUP. Pop in for a coffee and chat on Friday May 6th from 10am at Little Engine Eatery Cafe ( in the WOW building) You will see the car park on your left at 1 Cadillac Way, Annesbrook. All Oamaruians welcome. Ph: 027 673 1145. ELYSIUM WIDOW AND WIDOWERS GROUP meeting for lunch at Oxford Cafe at midday Friday 13th May. BINGO AT TOWN HALL RICHMOND Time 1.30 until 3.15 Cost $3.00 on Friday afternoon. Contact Raelene 027 240 0159, or Hamish on 0211298826

SATURDAYS ISEL FLORAL CIRCLE AND WAIMEA FLORAL ART GROUP will be selling Mother’s Day Posies outside the Richmond Library from 10.00 a.m on SaturdayMaythe7th. Enquiries Jane0212988323 CAKE DECORATORS are holding an all day workshop. On Saturday 14 May. Creating a chocolate truffle golden cake with Isomelt lollies. Contact Desiree0276302359

SUNDAYS

MASTERS BADMINTON (35 yrs +), 20 Gladstone Rd, Richmond. 4.- 6.pm $5.00 pp. Contact Christine Wallace0273449201 NELSON PHILATELIC SOCIETY Meet Sunday 8 May. DoorsOpen1.30pm. MeetingStarts 2.pm at Stoke Baptist Church. Mitchener Cup – “1967”4 to 8 Page Display competition. Contact Robin

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IN GENERAL

MENZSHED WAIMEA - catering for the interests, health and well-being of men since 2010. Shed open Monday - Friday at Richmond Park, 384 Lower Queen St. Inquiries: 027 282 0185, mens.shed.waimea@gmail.com FEELING SAD, STRESSED, DEPRESSED, OR STUCK? Identify & explore new ways to move forward with a Life Linc Counsellor. Up to 10 face to face counselling sessions available for individuals & couples. Ph: 548 2400 lifelinc.co.nz IS FOOD A PROBLEM FOR YOU? Are you suffering from anorexia, bulimia, obesity and/ or compulsive eating? Overeaters Anonymous works, Ph: 022 673 0237 . FREE RICHMOND LIBRARY EVENTS: Good Craft afternoon! Bring your craft project & work on it in the company of other crafters. Wednesdays, 12.30pm-2pm. A JP (Justice of the Peace) is available to witness & sign your important documents at, every Wednesday, 11.30am-12.30pm. Free legal information for employees & employees who wants to know their rights & responsibilities under NZ Employment Law. 10 am-11am, Tues. 3 May. Wriggle & Rhyme for 0-2 year olds - Come & explore music & songs, movement & rhythm, instruments & stories with your child. 10.00am-10.30am, every Tues during term time, Storytime for 2-5 year olds - Join us for fun & exciting stories & songs. Children’s song writer & entertainer 10.00am10.30am, everyWednesday during term time.

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

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• Low prices • Secure storage • CCTV Surveillance

Reserve your space: 020 4074 7201 info@ranzauparkingstorage.co.nz www.ranzauparkingstorage.co.nz

03 544 8420

HOPE STORAGE - 52 Ranzau Rd, Hope

“If it rolls on wheels, we can store it”

• Inside car storage • Staff on site

Size & Price List available at www.tasmanstorage.nz

74 Gladstone Rd, Richmond & 481 High St, Motueka

Ph 544 4306

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541 0287

Call Les

022 0787 322

be seen!

or 027 454 3813 e: admin@hopestorage.co.nz

Enquiries

Over 40 years experience

STORAGE

access 24/7 • secure compound 24 hRs cctv

Contact:

All plumbing and gas repairs and maintenance Blocked drains No call out fee

Stump GrindinG ServiceS

Safe and Secure Only $28pw Only $39pw For boats, caravans & motorhomes

Plumber & Gasfitter

$23 +gst

TARPAULIN HIRE

Tarpaulin Hire • Heavy Duty PVC • Ropes with shorteners • Good condition guaranteed • Range of sizes available • Contact us for a free quote

per week

544 9037

44 Beach Rd, Richmond

Phone 03 544 6352 mortimerupholstery.co.nz

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