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Wakefield’s new skills park opens this month Jo Kent Reporter

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As the final touches are made to Wakefield’s enormous new pump track off Pigeon Valley Road, locals can look forward to the grand opening which is on Saturday 22nd May at 1.30pm.

“The asphalt is going down this week which is the final piece in a five-year-long puzzle for me,” says project manager, Dan Shallcrass. McGazzaland, which was named by children at a nearby school, is a tribute to Wakefield’s late Kelly McGarry, a world-famous freeride mountainbiker who died aged 33 in 2016 after suffering a cardiac arrest while riding a Queenstown trail.

The initial concept of the skills park began two weeks before Kelly died. He had a conversation with Dan about wanting to give back to his hometown after finding global success as a mountain- biker. At the time, Kelly, a former Waimea College student, said, “It’s great to come back to Nelson and see everyone so stoked on riding and every little thing about bike riding. If I can offer something back to the kids, I’m gonna.”

With those words fresh in his mind, Dan pushed on with the community project turning it into the huge adventure park it is today. “That conversation was the motivation behind my whole involvement,” says Dan. “When I started on McGazzaland, there was nothing out here. We just started building dirt jumps and things took off

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Drop in speed not enough for country schools Jenny Nicholson Reporter

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Proposed changes lowering speed limits on roads outside schools are a positive step, according to Hope School principal Freya Hogarth. However, she says the bigger safety issue for their school is the lack of footpaths, the ditches and the speed bumps along Paton Road.

“We’ve had people who have said they would send their children to Hope School but choose not to because their children can’t safely bike or walk to school,” says Freya.

She says changes need to go further and see children from rural schools given a safe passage to school.

Proposed changes lowering speed limits on roads outside

schools will drop speeds to 30 km/hour in urban areas and 60 km/hour for rural schools.

Hope school is in an 80 km/ hour zone but the speed is lowered to 40 km/h around school drop off and pick up times.

While this is less than the proposed 60 km/h for a rural school, Freya says 30 km/hour would be even better.

Last month, nearly 2000 students in the Tasman region, along with teachers and parents, watched a professional driver demonstrate coming to an emergency stop at various speeds. Statistics show that at 30 km/h, the proposed speed limit for urban schools, the risk of surviving being hit by a car is 90 per cent. However, at 60 km/h, the proposed limit for rural schools, the survival rate drops to just five per cent.

“This speed demonstration is

excellent. We have done it every year and it’s a great illustration for children. Hopefully they tell their parents. We would love to see parents attend because we know it has had an impact on us as teachers and parents,” says Freya.

Road safety organisation NZ School Speeds would like to see consistency in speed limits to protect all children. While they are delighted by the proposed changes, they say speed must also be reduced to 30 km/h by all schools to ensure safety.

“Children, as our most vulnerable road users, must be the main consideration within a school zone, not drivers,” they say.

The proposed changes are to come into effect in 2024. However, NZ School Speeds say that is too long to wait and should be implemented by 2022.

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The temporary slip road off SH6, which was put in place while the Champion Road roundabout upgrade was underway, has left locals wondering why it now has to go.

“The slip road worked well for those getting to Raewards and so on,” says Bryce Buckland, who frequently used the slip road. “It reduced congestion on the roundabouts, easing traffic flow. I know I’m not alone when I say I think it’s a good idea to keep it in place.”

However, Tasman District Council say it was just a shortterm fix to allow businesses to continue trading.

“There is no simple solution,” says Chris Choat from TDC. “Like Whakatu Drive, Waka Kotahi NZTA manage the Richmond Deviation as a ‘lim-

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The slip road was only ever temporary. Photo: Jacqui Rawson. ited access road’ as its main purpose is conveying highway traffic, rather than providing access to adjacent businesses.

“This access was always temporary, and even if Waka Kotahi were prepared to consider a permanent change, it would require significant investment to make it safe at highway speed, rather than the 50km/h limit which was in place dur-

ing the project.” It would also have to be capable of withstanding long-term traffic, and require improvements to cope with the increase in use.

“The current entry point is not deemed safe enough longterm as it exits a main highway too close to the roundabout,” says Chris. “It is allowed as a temporary measure because it is heavily speed controlled.”

tions manager, Mike Davies, says people should take extreme care walking around the slip edge on the temporary track. DOC plan more permanent repairs in coming weeks.

housing, the allocation of costs for the Dam, a company model for the airport and port, and the Council’s response to climate change. Hearings are held this week. Councillors will then consider all submissions before making a decision on which projects will be carried out, what finances are given toward infrastructure and community facilities, and the priorities for the next 10 years.

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Trunks and plants made resilient Jacqui Rawson Richmond and Mapua’s waterways have been undergoing changes to meet growth and new standard requirements.

New standards were set after a government inquiry into an e.coli outbreak in the Havelock North water supply in 2016.

Changes to meet the new standards are being incorporated into water treatment plants, bores and water pipes in the Tasman region.

“We’ve really lifted our game in this whole area over the previous 3-5 years – providing what the community needs for the future plus ensuring it’s more resilient, says Tasman District Council project manager, Adam Henderson.

Any new supply lines that are being laid are of a more resilient qual-

Driving and dialling fines increase

The infringement fee for using a mobile phone while driving has increased from $80 to $150 to encourage safer driving. Transport Minister Michael Wood says too many people are still picking up the phone while driving and that as driver distraction is a serious road safety issue, it can have tragic consequences. It’s thought the increase will bring the fee in line with similar offences.

Petrol to be available after hours at the Lake

The self-service payment terminal at St Arnaud’s NPD petrol station has been broken for the past six or seven months, according to manager Naveen Dutta. He says that it will hopefully to be fixed this week so there will be fuel available to residents after hours.

ity. This ensures things like seismic movement, which have had an impact on pipes historically, has little or no effect.

With the growth taking place in Richmond and Mapua, additional water capacity is required. The main trunk lines take precedence in being laid to help meet that capacity need along with meeting the new standards.

The Richmond Water Treatment Plant has already been upgraded to meet the new standards.

Changes to the Mapua Water Treatment Plant (WTP) along with completion of the main trunk line to Mapua are due for completion by Christmas.

“Mapua has reached capacity as far as the water supply is concerned – the addition of a new trunk line and water treatment plant will allow for more development in this area,” says

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Water travelling from the Waimea bores feeds into both the Richmond WTP and the Mapua WTP, where it’s treated and piped to storage reservoirs in both Mapua and Richmond.

The Waimea Water Treatment Plant previously served Mapua and Richmond. This plant has been renamed the Mapua Water Treatment Plant and as of 2-3 months ago now only serves Mapua.

Potentially there will be two more Waimea bores available to use when the Waimea Dam is completed and operational.

Tasman District Council’s Long-Term Plan has a replacement programme in place for any standing assets. This means that any water plants or pipes that currently exist will be renewed to meet the new standards as determined by their condition.

Rob O’Grady, Trevor Tuffnell and Stuart Bryant with the Rabbit Island section of the new Mapua water main. Photo: Supplied.

GP’s part in vaccine rollout Jenny Nicholson While GP surgeries are not yet offering Covid-19 vaccines, plans are in progress to see this service in the region. No date has been set for this and Nelson Bays Primary Health General Manager of Primary Care Charlotte Etheridge says there is no expectation for GP’s to take on Covid-19 vaccinations without support.

Currently, vaccinations are being given at fixed sites, and these are being partially staffed by nurses and administrators from general practices.

“I want to acknowledge the huge work GP’s are doing in the Covid immunisation rollout. It’s a massive effort. They may not be giving the vaccines at their facilities yet, but they are in the clinics. I don’t think the public knows just how

much they are doing,” says Charlotte.

Drive through clinics, as were seen last year for flu vaccinations, will not be available for Covid-19 vaccines as they do not meet current national guidelines.

A Queen Street vaccination site opened on 4 May. Vaccinations at these sites are by invitation and appointment only, not open to walk-ins.

“All sites will increasingly be open seven days a week. From July we are planning to be doing 11,000 per week so the centres will really come to the fore then,” says Nelson Marlborough District Health Board general manager strategy, primary and community, Cathy O’Malley.

The region is tracking at 143 per cent of their target, having given over 17,000 vaccines.

Nikki Welsh, manager of Life Pharmacy Prices in Nelson, receiving her vaccine at the Richmond clinic. Photo: Jo Kent.

Nelson Matters I want to pay tribute to the hundreds of Nelsonians who helped make such a success of NBS Dancing for a Cause last Saturday night at the Trafalgar Centre raising over $150,000 for our Nelson/Tasman Hospice.

This classy event was a positive statement of who we are as Nelsonians. It shows we love life and enjoy music and dance. It shows we care

for each other when families face the toughest of times. It showed incredible generosity with an army of volunteers.

So many businesses like NBS and the Nelson Weekly contributed goods, services and cash at a time when business is challenging. It also showed resilience that the show proceeded after the cancellation from Covid last year and the loss of thousands when their

ticketing company went broke.

The distraction of regular dance practise over the past 6 months has been good for my body and soul. The professional dancers who supported us, like my dance partner Zara Fowler were patient and the stars of the show. It was fun getting to know the other contestants, Abbie Cook, Sarah Broad, Al Columbus, Hamish Fletcher, Phill Jones,

Lizl Matthewson and Grant Rosewarne. Congratulations to Abbie Cook and her partner Anthony Hewson on their well-deserved victory.

My loudest praise goes to Emma Silke-French, her husband Derryn and the Dancing for a Cause Trustees. Emmas talent for choreography, passion for Hospice and organisational skills make the event and her a local legend.

Mahatma Gandhi stated that the true measure of a society can be found in how it cares for its most vulnerable. I rate our Nelson/ Tasman Hospice as amongst the best anywhere in the world for caring for our terminally ill. I am proud that our community came together to support it so strongly with Dancing for a Cause.

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Now that’s community spirit Jo Kent Reporter

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When two 20-year-old local lads came up with the idea to offer free help doing odd jobs for people in the community, they never thought the response would be so great.

“We just wanted to get out in the region and share a bit of love,” says James Whaanga. “We thought there are definitely people out there who need help, so we put the post up on Facebook to see who reached out and we’ve been inundated!”

In just a week, the boys had lined up 11 jobs, from mowing lawns and weeding to chopping wood and helping to move house.

“We feel awesome helping people and it’s a way we can spread happiness through kindness as that’s what we preach,” says James, who is a church missionary, along with fellow worker Michael Tofa.

The boys don’t want anything in return for their help, although some happy customers have given them lunch along the way. And on see-

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ing their efforts, a local bakery in Brighwater has offered them a free lunch whenever they are passing.

Their kindness has also caught the eye of Chris from Rapid Refinishers who has gifted the boys with a weed whacker, lawn mower and a leaf blower to help them on their James Whaanga and Michael Tofa are offering their services for free. Photo: Jonty Dine. way with all the jobs they are getting booked for. “Chris and the team are absolute legends,” says James. “It’s so awesome.”

“We’ve had elderly folk contact us, single mums and young families,” continues James. “If someone needs us, then we’ll be there - and if it’s outside of our remit, then we tend to know other people who are willing to help out too. Just ask.”

Lori Marevich is one of the boys’ satisfied customers. “For anyone unsure about whether to get in touch, the boys are amazing and did a great job at my house,” she commented on their Facebook post. “And they were so lovely, too.”

The boys are offering help from Brightwater through to Nelson and are happy to do just about anything. If you’d like to book the boys, call James on 021 277 2105.

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(Left) Reg and Vail on their anniversary where friends and family came together to share a lunch and cake made by their daughter. (Above) The couple on their wedding day back in 1951 with Vail wearing her handmade dress. Photo: Jo Kent.

Married 70 years and counting Jo Kent Reporter

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When Reg Hackwell met Vail during a chance meeting at his boss’s house back in 1949, he could never have imagined that 70 years later they’d be celebrating their platinum wedding anniversary, surrounded by friends and family in Brightwater.

“Not many people get to 70 years of marriage,” says Vail.

“For our anniversary, we got flowers from the mayor Tim King, and lots of cards, including one from Prime

Minister Jacinda Ahern and even one from the Queen!”

“Vail and I became friends first, all those years ago,” says Reg. “Her dad was my boss at Ford Motors in Wellington, and I knew her brother, so we’d all go out socially as a group.”

Romance crept in on Vail’s 19th birthday, when Reg bought her a special owl brooch she’d seen in a shop window they had passed together. From that point on, they were inseparable and became engaged shortly afterwards.

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riage. “The only thing I can tell you is to work together,” says Reg. “We’ve literally always been a team and it’s stood us well.”

“We never argue,” adds Vail.

“We just talk and laugh and get through. It’s been a wonderful life.”

Vail and Reg have four children, seven grandchildren and four great grandchildren. “They are spread all over the country,” says Vail.

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With Mother’s Day around the corner, this Richmond mum and daughter duo have more to celebrate than most this year after they won four gold medals and two silver medals between them at the recent 2021 Taekwondo Championships. Sienna took up Taekwondo as an afterschool activity last October and by January, mum Nicola decided to give it a go, too.

“It’s something we can do together,” says Nicola.

“I love it and it’s great exercise as well.”

Taekwondo is a Korean martial art most famous for its kicking and punching techniques. This was Sienna and Nicola’s first competition and both ended up taking home three medals, including four much-coveted golds.

“We both got two gold medals and one silver medal, so six in total,” says Nicola. “We were nervous initially, as it was our first tournament, but we got such a buzz out of it.”

The Nelson Tasman Marlborough Championships were held at Saxton Stadium with over 200 competitors from all over the country.

The Richmond Club had 50 people competing in the tournament and took home a total of 64 medals. Hamish Wybrow, Taekwondo Master for the Richmond Club, says, “I’ve enjoyed Taekwondo all my life and I want to give that back to others. The main thing for me is that I want the team to have fun.”

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Brilliant bookworms at Waimea Intermediate Jo Kent Year 7 and 8 pupils from Waimea Intermediate are still celebrating their success of winning first place in the regional Kids’ Lit Quiz, which is an international literary competition where a team of four students aged 10-13 answer wide-ranging questions based on a broad range of literature.

The Nelson Tasman Marlborough heat took place on the last day of term. The best team from each region around the country will compete at the national final in Wellington in June. From there, the overall winning team will represent New Zealand at the world championships, although with international borders closed this year it will be a NZ-based competition only.

“It’s an event that’s been going on for 30 years and we are really proud of both of our teams who entered,” says teacher Lucy Pritchard. “One team winning first place who will go on to the Wellington finals, and the other team coming second. It’s a pretty big deal for those students, as well as the school.”

The winning team was made up of Bonnie Hughes, Beth Ashburner, Juliet Thompson-Blythe and Wil-

liam Donald, and the teams have to answer 100 questions over 10 catagories.

“It was really nerve-wracking because I thought we weren’t going to win, but we did,” says Beth. “I can’t wait to go to the nationals and I’ll be reading lots of books before then.”

The quiz was created by Wayne Mills in 1991 during Book Week when he devised the event to celebrate readers. “There’s nothing like this for readers anywhere else in the world,” says Wayne. “Prior to Covid, I’d take the quiz around the globe, but it’s not possible to do that right now.”

The overall winners get a substantial cash prize, which adds to the kudos of coming first.

“When you start doing something like this when you are a young bloke, you don’t imagine you’ll be doing it for a lifetime,” says Wayne.

“Coincidently, the day Waimea Intermediate won was also the 30th anniversary of the quiz, so it was a milestone moment for me as well.”

The last time Waimea Intermediate made it through to the Nationals was in 2016 where they placed 6th equal with a school in Greymouth.

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Just a thought...

Peter Somervell Lead Pastor, Grace Church Last night, in the comfort of my own home, I watched scenes of unimaginable horror unfold on my TV in front of me. I saw people outside hospitals with loved ones dying in their laps and in the back of cars, desperate for medical help. I saw vans and trucks, loaded with oxygen bottles, careening through the streets at breakneck speed. I saw funeral pyres with bodies burning in

great heaps. These weren’t scenes from a futuristic Sci-Fi movie.

This is the country of India.

The nation of 1.4 billion people is in the midst of tsunami of coronavirus cases. Monday recorded the worst single day since the pandemic began, with 350,000 new infections, and nearly 3000 deaths. And there are no signs of it slowing down. A doctor appeared on camera, pleading with countries from the West to send aid – especially oxygen. Behind him, a nurse was on top of

a young man, vigorously applying CPR to resuscitate him. The camera quickly moved away. He had died.

The danger is, in our nice little Covid-free land, to become numb to this. We’ve seen it all before – in France, England, the USA, and Brazil. And it’s so far away. It’s not in our backyard. But it could be. And that’s what we have to remember. These are fellow hu-

man beings. They could be our fathers and mothers and sons and daughters who are dying. How would we respond then?

Can we do anything for the people of india?

Yes, we can. We can pray. Pray for the coronavirus to stop spreading. Pray for medical professionals, caregivers, and researchers.

Pray for oxygen to reach india speedily. Pray for leaders who are

responsible for making decisions.

We can also feel for the many thousands of indians living in New Zealand who have relatives infected with coronavirus. They live on your street and work in your region. Talk to them. Feel their pain. Show compassion and understanding. That’s what loving our neighbours is all about.

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Ellis Powerhouse was the building used for electricity production and distribution in Brightwater. Photo: Supplied.

Lighting for Richmond Robyn Parkes In January of 1912, Richmond Borough Council held an in-depth discussion over how to light up Richmond. At this meeting thoughts on several options were put forward.

On the 21 May 1912, a meeting of ratepayers was held in the Council Chambers of Richmond to discuss a proposal to provide the borough with electricity. Invited to address the meeting was Mr Ellis from Brightwater. Robert Ellis had purchased a flour mill in Brightwater and had harnessed the power of the Wairoa river to run the mill and with excess power was able to light up five streetlights in the village.

The mill plant ran 70 horsepower, but ratepayers were told that with certain additions the power available would be around 300 to 400 horsepower and would provide ample power. To be profitable there would need to be around 50 customers in Richmond within a mile radius with the estimated cost being approximately 1000 pounds.

Three options were put to the Council by Mr Ellis. Firstly, if rights were granted to him, he could supply 50 homes with an average of five lights per residence for the sum of one pound per light per year. Secondly, if 50 residents provided 20 pounds each, he could supply electricity for five lights per house at a cost of one pound per year for five years. Lastly, the Borough Council could undertake the work of conveying the power to Richmond and so control the supply to the town and Mr Ellis would be paid only for generating the electricity.

Discussion followed with the preference seeming to be for the Council to have sole supply control.

By December 1913, a local paper reported the work of electrifying the borough was nearing completion and that, providing the Brightwater end was ready to supply the necessary current and that if it passed the Government examination, the town would be lit by Christmas. A comment was made that Richmond would be one of the smallest towns in New Zealand to have an electrical supply for public, and as Auckland had only had power for around three years the borough should feel immensely proud that they lived in such an upto-date and progressive borough.

Another newspaper article expressed the view that “with the enormous developments that have been made in heating apparatus the convenience of this to the housewife cannot be over-estimated”.

By 1914, the plant at Brightwater was working well in lighting up Richmond and Brightwater with a good number of customers connected, including five churches, with more lights being installed at the rate of 50 per month. Reports stated the main street in Brightwater was lit with eight lights of 50 candlepower each. A second transformer was found to be necessary in Richmond to cope with the demand with around 800 lights already. A duplicate plant was ordered in England and was expected to arrive by December 1914 which would bring the available lights to around 3000.

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maintained between 20 and 25 degrees and constant filtered and tempered fresh air is brought into that home to manage the humidity and the internal contaminants.’ www. passivehouse.nz “So, the whole idea is that the air in the house is being changed to keep it healthy.”

Oculus Architectural Engineering Ltd is involved with a number of Passive House projects throughout New Zealand, including the Highland Drive property. The company is committed to designing warm, dry and comfortable homes and in doing so create healthier indoor environments for New Zealanders. “Passive House is relatively new to New Zealand, it started in Germany in 1991,” says Passive House Designer, Robyn Ryan.

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Passive Home Institute in Germany. He’s been checking all my work on the project and Denise Martin (Principal Analyst, Oculus) has been my technical advisor.” Robyn says the house is slightly different to your typical New Zealand house in that it uses SIP’s (structural insulated panels). “It’s a panel system which you connect together on site for a completely draft-free house.”

Robyn says the home also has mechanical ventilation with heat recovery. “This means there is a healthy amount of airflow through the building all the time.” She says, along with that comes heat recovery which lowers the power bill. “As the stale air is extracted from the bathrooms and kitchen, heat energy is transferred into the fresh incoming air.” Robyn says the energy costs to a heat a Passive House over a year would be around the same as it would be to run a fridge. She says Garry

and the Tasman Homes team, along with the owners, have been awesome to work with.

“It’s been a really good process that we know will give the owners a comfortable home that they can enjoy year-round.”

The brand-new Highland Drive home blends in well in the Richmond subdivision.

“With passive design, it’s recommended that you keep the forms as simple as possible, so that’s how Richard’s designed it,” says Garry. The 3-bedroom house is 280 square metres with a double garage. “It’s a nice architecturally-designed house but you wouldn’t drive past and say, ‘that’s passive.’

The beautiful timber wooden windows and doors with tripleglazed glass, which are made by a joiner in Mosgiel but the technology is coming out of Germany.”

Garry Nott has been in the local building industry for more

than 30 years. His brother, who is an architect, has been using a lot of SIP’s in his work. “We are always looking at ways we can improve what we do,” says Garry. “It’s about having discussions around how we create quality homes in a way that’s cost-effective.” Formance panels are being used for social housing in Auckland because it’s a healthier option.

People are welcome to come to the open day on Friday, 7 May, at 17 Highland Drive, Richmond. “Come and see what a passive home looks like.”

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Adding wellbeing into the curriculum Jacqui Rawson Wakefield School have introduced wellbeing to the centre of their current curriculum.

This has been done to provide a curriculum that meets the needs of education as it sits in in current times and to personalise children’s learning.

“Schools and education aren’t what they used to be, we can’t teach to the middle as we used to,” says Wakefield School principal, Peter Verstappen.

Peter says the changing times have revealed something quite simple in that children learn best when they are calm. The wellbeing part of the curriculum seeks to foster this type of environment.

“A child who is anxious, fearful, hungry or tired is not well

placed to concentrate on reading, writing and maths,” he says.

Having a wellbeing curriculum will have no impact on regular curriculum lessons like reading, writing and maths.

“We’re totally committed to our children succeeding in literacy and numeracy, and the aim of the wellbeing curriculum is that children will be more tuned in to learning and have even more high-interest opportunities to learn the core subjects.”

A wellbeing curriculum includes physical activity which run across a wide range of activities, so every child has something he or she connects with and enjoys. It also means making full use of the rich natural environment as a place to

tune in to learning.

Remember the calming pleasure of lying on the grass under a tree reading a book?

For Wakefield School it means continuing their play-eatlearn timetable where children enjoy frequent top-ups of food, water, and fresh air.

It also means continuing to teach children strategies to get themselves calm and focussed as research shows that children learn best when they are calm.

A child who lacks self-control is generally such a bundle of emotions there’s not much energy left for other stuff.

“We will be patient, introduce ideas as we discover them, test their value through our staff professional meetings, and include parents in the process.”

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Wakefield fire crew challenge Jo Kent

Wakefield firefighters James Rees and Robert Neame are just weeks away from taking part in the Auckland Sky Tower Challenge, where they will join other fire crew from across the country to climb to the top of the tallest building in the Southern hemisphere, raising awareness for charity Leukaemia & Blood Cancer New Zealand (LBC).

Wearing full firefighting kit weighing 25kg, they will climb 51 flights of stairs, totalling 1103 individual steps James Rees is off to climb the Sky to the top of the 328-metreTower for charity. Photo: Sup- tall tower.

“I’ve been training for five plied.

months,” says James. “Our normal training is different because we mainly do hose drills, whereas this is all about the stairs.”

With Wakefield Station only having a single flight of stairs with just 14 steps, it’s been a challenge in itself to prepare for the enormous feat ahead.

“Rob actually built a makeshift stair machine so we can use that to train on, but it’s very noisy!”

The boys took part in 2019 and are looking to better their record this year. “I did 31 minutes last time and I’m aiming for 25 this time,” says James, with Rob completing the 2019 in around 15 min-

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Located on piece of TDCowned land between the Wakefield Fire Station and the Wai-iti River, the site is larger than a football field.

The park has dirt jumps for bikes but also an asphalt-covered pump track for scooters, skateboards and even e-bikes, so older folk can have a go too.

It also means smaller riders can build their confidence, too.

“We’ve had funding from the Lottery Grants Board and the Rata Foundation, which is a

big part of how we have done it,” says Dan. “We have worked closely with Wakefield Community Council and the bulk of work is done by volunteers.”

The project, costing around $200,000, has been a labour of love and one that those involved are proud to have been part of. “Kelly was one of a kind,” says Dan. “When I rode the track for the first time last week, he was on my mind. He’d be stoked to see what we’ve created. But he’d also be bummed that he’s not here to ride it.”

The crew is also made up of some of Kelly’s Queenstown

friends, who have commuted back and forth to work on the project. “He was in my inner circle of close friends,” says Tom Hey, who has done ground works at the site. “We also ran a construction business together. Our aim is to make McGazzaland a destination for riders. Kelly would have loved that.”

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Breakfast popular at Waimea Intermediate Jenny Nicholson Breakfast is being offered to students at Waimea Intermediate School.

Once a week, 24/7 worker Millie Bourke facilitates ‘Gourmet Toast,’ feeding between 30 and 80 students. Toast and spreads, cereal and milk are offered to all students.

“Some students have a second

breakfast and others come who haven’t had breakfast. It’s not just about being there to have some food. It’s a social time to chat as well,” says Millie.

While Mel Phipps and Xaylan Waters helped set up the breakfast scheme, Millie is now running them alone and she would like to see a different leader covering each day of the week. She has been asked to

run it every morning but needs help to make this a reality. In the meantime, she is keeping one day a week going with the help of some of the students.

The generosity of Pic’s Peanut Butter, Oaklands, and individuals from Richmond Community Church and Wakatu Presbyterian Church mean there is food for all who come.

The breakfasts are just a small

component of Millie’s work. She also spends two lunchtimes a week at school and mentors some students one on one.

A letter box system was set up where students could request chat time, but this had to be stopped when she was unable to keep up with demand.

Hope in a hard place Jenny Nicholson When Hannah Wilmshurst left the United Kingdom, she was struggling with life.

In New Zealand, her friend Abigail journeyed with her through a rough season. Her friendship helped Hannah and gave her the strength to move on to a life she now enjoys.

Hannah is passionate about helping women find hope, and connect with each other.

This Friday night she is leading the team behind ‘Curry and Love,’ an evening for women where they can meet, share food and have some fun.

A few women will tell their stories of how God helped them find hope in hard times.

The evening is from 7 pm to 9 pm this Friday night, 7 May, at Richmond New Life Church, 85 Wensley Road.

It is open to all women. The cost is $5 and the curries are provided. To Hannah Wilmshurst, organiser of Curry and Love, with register phone 544 1094. daughter Izzy helping make food to share. Photo: Supplied.

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With the 125th Anniversary of Waimea Old Boys this year, Dobbie Dobson reflected on a year from his rugby days.

In 1981 Dobbie not only trialled for the All Blacks, he played for Nelson Bays in the controversial Springbok Tour.

“The tour affected people. I was teaching at the time and some staff were not happy about it, but I thought sport and politics shouldn’t mix. It wasn’t about politics for me,” says Dobbie.

He says, as a player the protests that day were a bit scary, but once they were on the paddock and the whistle went players were able to just focus on the game.

“Security was intense. There was barbed wire enclosing the grounds at Trafalgar Park and at the after function only the players from the two teams were allowed in,” he says.

According to Dobbie, things have changed a lot, both in attitudes of New Zealanders and in the game. Where at the time the Springbok didn’t mix much with the local players, rugby is now more inclusive.

In 1981 he was playing for Nelson Bays when Merv Jaffery, a former All Black himself, put a nomination forward for Dobbie to trial for the All Blacks.

Dobbie says he knew he didn’t have much of a chance to get into the All Blacks at that time

Alan Dobson, after trialling for the All Blacks in 1981. Photo: Supplied. as he was trialling for flanker against the All Black captain Graham Mourie. He did get 72 minutes on the field at the trials as Graham was injured in the first 8 minutes.

From a family of rugby players, Dobbie’s early years were in Otago. After training college he moved to the West Coast where he played against

Waimea Old Boys. When he moved to a teaching position in Tasman, he played for Waimea Old Boys Senior A team from 1975.

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Ryan starts to ‘walk the talk’ on running sor for Sport Tasman, Ryan says it was also important to “walk Reporter the talk”. jonty@nelsonweekly.co.nz jonty@nelsonweekly.co.nz “I am one of those people who is Running does not come natu- really good for saying things and rally for Ryan Edwards. never following through.”

Ryan admits to not being the To help make himself accountgreatest athlete in the world and able, Ryan created a Facebook having always page to share his struggled with his journey. fitness.

He was soon in“The Edwards undated with gene has never messages of supbeen strong at port and offers for running.” running partners.

However, fol“It is not a motivalowing the loss tional page but if of his father and it makes one other local cricket legperson chuck the end Jock at just running shoes on 64, Ryan has set then that’s a great himself the chalresult.” lenge of training Ryan Edwards has started Ryan is only two for and complet- training for an ultra-mar- weeks into his ing an ultra-mar- athon. Photo: Jonty Dine, training but is alathon. ready reaping the “He passed way too early and rewards from his 5am runs. still had a young family, so I am “It is not fun yet, but the feeling just trying to be active and do you get afterward is great and some physical activity.” it is also really good for mental The premier cricketer admits well-being.” things were starting to hurt a Ryan says an ultra-marathon bit more following a day in the may still be a few years down the field. track but is setting his sights on “I’ve played sport to an okay the notorious Dun Run in late level, but I was never the best August. trainer or the fittest bloke run- “I thought I better enter somening around. I wanted to take on thing and there’s no better than a challenge and running is com- Nelson’s own. I have heard it is pletely out of my comfort zone.” not an easy run, but you’ve got As the regional recreation advi- to start somewhere.”

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Pita Siale made an impressive debut for Nelson against Waitohi. Photo: Evan Barnes/Shuttersport.

Nelson pipped in thriller at Trafalgar Jonty Dine Pita Siale has become accustomed to winning. The midfielder led his Temuka Magpies to consecutive South Canterbury premier titles in 2019 and 2020. Now, the stocky Tongan has brought his talents to Nelson where he hopes to emulate that success. Unfortunately, his side was pipped 24-21

by Waitohi in a nail-biter at Trafalgar Park on Saturday. Pita was a sparkling bright spot in the loss with his devastating runs causing havoc for the Waitohi defence. It was another scintillating break by

Pita which put Nelson hot on attack with time up on the clock.

Down by three points, Nelson looked certain to score a matchwinner before conceding a penalty and suffering its first loss of the Tasman Trophy.

Pita says, “It was a tough game but come next week we will sort out all those mistakes.”

The South Canterbury star is hopeful of pulling on a Mako jersey later in the year and performances like Saturday’s will go a long way to making that dream a reality. Siale scored Nelson’s first try through a slick set-piece as

he waltzed his way under the bar untouched. Hooker Taimi Fangatua rumbled his way over for the first two Waitohi tries as the men from Picton took an early lead.

Nelson pulled things back through a try to lock Dylan Turnbull to close the gap to just three.

Skipper Chris Kerslake made his third positional switch of the afternoon but was sent to the bin with eleven minutes remaining after a nasty looking clean-out.

Waitohi took full advantage of the extra man and held out the final onslaught by Nelson to take the match 24-21.

Teams work hard for Wanderers rugby lead before Huia started to exert serious pressure. With this pressure, Wanderers’ discipline suffered, and some behaviours earned the wrath of the referee, as had happened in the opening game of the season, and the hosts fully exploited the disarray that resulted. Huia eventually ran out fully deserved winners 23-11 and Wander-

Staff Reporter Taylors Wanderers 3 Bee Women’s Rugby team played their third competition game on Saturday but the first time at home on Centennial Park in Brightwater. After a good opening period which had attack from both teams it was Riwaka who scored first with a long distance break out, but Wanderers struck back almost immediately through Amanda Simto tie the scores at 7-7.

Riwaka were next to score when Tamara Silcock crashed over and with the conversion regained the lead after 25 minutes, however 5 minutes later Mili Mills then broke free for Wanderers and scored to narrow the gap to 14-12, which was the score at the break.

Despite having a decided advantage at the scrum Wanderers was unable to tactically exploit that advantage and continued to attempt to break through the Riwaka backline, but the visitors defence was resolute and accurate, which

Mili Mills breaks out for Wanderers. Photo: Shuttersport.co.nz led to errors and frustration among the Wanderers backline, which Riwaka was able to benefit from, eventually scoring 4 further tries to race out to a 36-17 victory. Tesa Kaisia did score an additional try for Wanderers in the second half but Riwaka deserved the result due to continuing to play the same game plan throughout.

Wanderers players who contributed well were Amanda Sim for her hard straight running and committed defence,

ably supported by Lise Kosmala and Kate Nightingale in the forwards and Michelle MillerLeef, Ruby Jones and Lucy Bain in the backline.

Wanderers 3 Bee is at home again on Saturday, hosting Moutere at Centennial Park.

Meanwhile, over at Motueka, the Taylors Wanderers Div 2 team was doing battle with Huia in a torrid match where Wanderers started very well and dominated the early exchanges, building a handy 11-0

ers Div 2 will host Takaka at Brightwater on Saturday looking to return to the performance produced against Stoke, based around discipline and continuity. Players who continued to improve from previous games included Josh Kelly, Michael Penman, Sam Law and Liam Neal, representing the blend of old and new.

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NEWSLINE UPDATES KEEPING YOU INFORMED ABOUT NEWS AND EVENTS IN THE TASMAN DISTRICT

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No more cheques

Second Hand Sunday is back on 16 May!

From Monday 31 May 2021, we will no longer accept cheques as a method of payment.

It’s a fun way to declutter and re-home unwanted household goods for free – anything from chairs, books, clothing or leftover bits and pieces from building projects – and a good chance to scour the region’s streets looking for pre-loved treasures.

We have many other ways for you to pay your council bills. The easiest and most convenient way of making or receiving a payment is electronically. There are multiple options, including via direct debit, automatic payment, direct credit, telephone banking and online credit card payment available on our website. You can also continue to pay in person at any of our service centres with cash, EFTPOS or credit card.

If you need help with making the move to electronic payments, please contact your bank in the first instance. You can also speak with a member of our customer services team in person at your local service centre, by emailing info@tasman.govt.nz, or by phoning us on 03 543 8400.

Next steps for the 10-Year Plan At the close of consultation for Tasman’s 10-Year Plan, over 1,500 submissions were received.

While feedback centred on the four key issues identified in the consultation document; housing, the allocation of costs for the Dam, a company model for the airport and port and the Council’s response to climate change, submitters took the opportunity to have their say on a wide range of issues. Other matters included support for a swimming pool in Motueka, a regional boat ramp and a focus on essential infrastructure.

We are hearing submissions between 4 – 7 May and will then deliberate and decide what changes will be made to Tasman’s 10-Year Plan between 17 – 21 May. Council is scheduled to consider and adopt the final 10-Year Plan on 30 June.

Thank you to everyone who took the time to contribute by considering the plan and offering their views.

Keep updated on the process at LTP.tasman.govt.nz.

Funding drop-in sessions Come along and find out about the funding and resources available from Tasman District Council, Department of Internal Affairs and Rātā Foundation to support your community group or organisation.

• Thursday 20 May, 11.00 am – 1.30 pm, Motueka Library • Friday 21 May, 11.00 am – 1.30 pm, Tākaka Library • Monday 24 May, 11.30 am – 1.30 pm, Richmond Library • Tuesday 25 May, 11.00 am – 1.30 pm, Murchison Rec Centre

Kapa Kōrero Mondays 10.00 am – 11.00 am, Richmond Library.

Fridays 11.00 am – 12.00 pm, Motueka Library.

Nau mai haere mai! Connect with others and practice te reo Māori in a relaxed setting at your local library.

Whether you are just setting out or a fluent speaker, all levels are welcome and encouraged to join in.

It's free, and anyone interested in practicing their te reo is welcome.

Innovating Streets for People survey Waka Kotahi NZ Transport Agency set up a fund called Innovating Streets for People, for trial projects that supported communities to shape their towns and streets to allow more people to move around safely, as well as create interesting spaces to enjoy. One of the projects we received funding for is the Croucher / D’Arcy neighbourhood in Richmond.

We've now begun trialling changes to the streets to see if they work for the community.

A section of Elizabeth Street was closed at the Talbot Street intersection in early April, with Florence Street narrowed to one lane for a short section to encourage slower speeds and road sharing. Speed humps and planter boxes were installed, as well as picnic tables and fruit trees at Burbush Park playground and reserve on Fauchelle Avenue. Drop-off parking spaces have been created at the kindergarten too. To give your feedback, visit tasman.govt.nz/streets-for-people. Survey is open until 31 May.

Get funding for your community project Do you have an exciting community project in the pipeline? Community Grants help get some of our most valuable community projects off the ground, and the next round of funding is now open for 2021.

Funding is available for projects that are either Tasman-based or will benefit Tasman residents, meet a community need and have community support.

Priority will be given to projects that align with our community outcomes and can show financial support from other sources as well.

This is a joint effort between Tasman District Council and Nelson City Council so you can pick up treasures all over the region. The event will take place rain or shine. Visit tasman.govt.nz/shs for more information and to sign up.

Youth Week starts this Saturday A fun-filled week for youth begins on 8 May with plenty of free, engaging activities for people aged 12 – 24.

No matter what your interest, there’s something to do.

There will be a mountain biking adventure at Moturoa / Rabbit Island, a sign language session at the Richmond Library, a pop-up library and BBQ in Tākaka, a youth music performance in Richmond, a skate and paint session in Motueka and youth escape rooms at the Motueka and Richmond libraries. There are also some events designed specifically for girls such as a fitness session, yoga, hip-hop and boxing.

Most of these events require registration, so check out tasmanyouthhub.co.nz to find out everything you need to know and register.

COUNCIL HUI Unless otherwise stated, all meetings will be held at Council Chambers, 189 Queen Street, Richmond. Access to meetings will continue to be available via Zoom video conferencing for those who are unable to attend in person.

See tasman.govt.nz/meetings-calendar for details.

Regulatory Committee Thursday 6 May, 9.30 am. Public forum.

Long Term Plan Hearing Thursday 6 May, 1.30 pm.

Visit tasman.govt.nz/grants for more information and to apply. Applications close 31 July.

Long Term Plan Hearing Friday 7 May, 9.30 am. Motueka St Johns Hall, 15 Courtenay Street, Motueka.

Now’s your chance – tell us what you think of us!

Saxton Field Committee Wednesday 12 May, 9.30 am. Saxton Field, Netball Pavillion. Public forum.

The annual survey of Tasman residents’ satisfaction with Council is happening from 1 May until 31 May. This survey will gather feedback from residents about the services we provide and the decisions we've made. We have commissioned Research First to carry out the survey on our behalf. This year, participants will be contacted by both landlines and cellphones.

Participants will be randomly selected from residents living in our communities. If you are contacted by Research First about this survey, we would appreciate it if you would take the time to participate. Your feedback is very important to us and it will help shape the future of the services and facilities we provide to the community.

Although the results of the survey are made public, individual survey respondents’ details are confidential.

STAY UP TO DATE WWW.TASMAN.GOVT.NZ

Operations Committee Thursday 13 May, 9.30 am. Public forum.

Nelson Tasman Regional Landfill Business Unit Friday 14 May, 10.00 am. Nelson City Council, 110 Trafalgar Street, Nelson. Public forum.

Nelson Regional Sewerage Business Unit Friday 14 May, 12.00 pm. Nelson City Council, 110 Trafalgar Street, Nelson. Public forum.

Commercial Committee Friday 14 May, 1.30 pm.

Deliberations – Long Term Plan Monday 17 May, 9.30 am.

Deliberations – Long Term Plan Tuesday 18 May, 9.30 am.

Deliberations – Long Term Plan Wednesday 19 May, 9.30 am.

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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. T&B Vintage 0800 653 935 or 548 5235.

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Goldpine has been part of Nelson for over 40 years, and located approximately 50 kilometres from Nelson, in the Golden Downs forest, is our Production facility.

With some of the latest technology in the roundwood industry, it’s not your usual every day work environment, and we have a hard working team who thrive on the challenges that this provides.

We are looking for team members who are keen to join Goldpine, and keen to develop their skills - either in driver training (that’s our loaders and diggers), or upskilling into operating machinery. You’ll also be part of a team that ensures that our posts and poles are produced efficiently, and quality and the environment around us is taken into consideration and maintained.

Lots of opportunities are available, across the whole site, and variety is guaranteed!

You’ll need: • • • • • •

A full driver’s licence if you’re keen to learn how to drive our heavy machinery A commitment to safe work practices The ability to work under pressure A strong work ethic and reliability Energy and enthusiasm A physical fitness suitable for heavy lifting/manual handling

We have day and night shift positions currently available (please specify if you have a preference in your application): • Day Shift: Mon-Fri 6am-4pm • Night Shift: Mon-Thurs 1:30pm-1:00am Free transport can be provided.

Goldpine has pre-employment and random drug testing programmes in place.

APPLY NOW! Please go to our website careers.goldpine.co.nz and apply on-line. Should you have any questions regarding this opportunity please contact Andrea Campbell, TalentWorks Manager on 027 421 4411.

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While most families are happy for us to do this we understand some are not.

If you do NOT want us to work on your family headstone please contact us on Brian 027 548 0757.

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

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Stoke. New members welcome. Please wear flat 9.30am -12. All welcome. Bring your craft, Tuesdays soledshoes.Enquiriesph.Lynn5477112. knitting or what you like to do. Bring a friend. seniors walking group, tue + thurs Come & have a cuppa at Richmond MethodWednesdays Walking inside the Stadium 9.30am 10.30am ist church hall. 4 Wensley Rd. Pauline Stott. , optional sit & be fit class from 10am. 1st les- nelson newbies, coffee morning every 544 9174. son FREE, then $5 per session.

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DEADLINE: MIDDAY FRIDAY - 50 WORDS OR LESS BY EMAIL ONLY PLEASE SEND TO: events@waimeaweekly.co.nz nelson woodturning club. Join us at our club for Turning, camaraderie & sharing of knowledge. New Learn to Turn classes start soon. Ph or txt Allan for more information 021543345. arthritis society coFFee morning We meet at Melrose House Cafe, Brougham St, 10am on the 4th Wednesday of the month. Next Gathering 26 May 2021. Ph Claire 035450835 or 0273601039. community sing a long Wednesday 5 May 1.30 pm Wesley Centre 4 Wensley Rd Richmond. Gold coin donation for Nelson Hospital Chaplaincy. Afternoon tea. All Welcome.

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richmond creative Fibre Meets at Birchwood Hall, at Showgrounds. 9.30am 2nd, 3rd & 4th Thursdays each month. Come & meet others who enjoy working with fibre. Ph: 5443315 (Sandra). adrian king sings golden oldies, original songs and sing-along classics at Richmond Library, Thursday 6 May, 2.30pm3.30pm. Koha appreciated. All welcome. waimea combined Friendship club: want to make new female or male friends of a similar age & interests? Join monthly meetings, 3rd Thurs 9.45am at Hope Church Ranzau Rd,. Ph Claude 544 3529 / 021 134 1013

richmond ladies Friendship club: Monthly meetings - 9.45am first Thursday of month at Church of Christ, Croucher St. Welcome to ladies looking for friendship with other women. Lunch optional after meeting at local cafes for chance to chat over a meal. Interesting guest speakers each month & an outing during the month. Visitors welcome. Ph Marion on 544 4833 or Joan on 544 1854.

place like our market “.**Special Entertainer .Contact Richard 5448028 /0276180547.

Note inside Hall if rain alpine plant study weekend 2123 May St Arnaud. Interesting programme from Patagonia to China. Montana to NZ. info ph Val 544 3519 to rego by 30 April. All Welcome waimea harrier rabbit island trail run. Sat 8 May. Meet at Totara Park 1.45pm for rego. Look for Flag. Race Briefing 2.20. fridays Start 2.30 for all particapants , come early. nelson astronomical society host A 3.5; 7.5 & 10k distance. All ages & abilities ing it’s popular public viewing nights on Friday welcome. nights through winter, 7.30-9.30pm. weather sundays permitting. At Cawthron Observatory Clifton Terrace School. $5 Koha ($15/family) to help nelson philatelic society next meet maintain the facility. Updates on our Facebook 2pm Sun. 9 May at Baptist Church Hall, Main Rd, Stoke. Postal History speaker. All welcome. Ph page & Neighbourly. aikido Learn self-defence & become 5474558 more confident. Do AIKIDO a Japanese waimea music club meets Sunday 2nd Martial Art We have children’s classes 8yrs May in Loney Hall 4 Wensley Rd Richmond at -16yrs Wed & Fri 5pm – 6pm Check out 1 15 pm. Ph Clive 5530526. Pat 5445766. facebook, www.aikidonelson.nz or call Cal- need a liFt? māpua Willing Wheels Volunteer Drivers Service, affordable transport around lum 0210694211 Māpua, Motueka, Richmond, Nelson. Rachel saTurdays on 022 6822 373 to book a ride, 24hrs notice car boot market day richmond required / mapuawheels@gmail.com Church of Christ , Darcy st. Sat 8 May 9am- tiny tots, a free, fun introduction to sto12pm . Set up stalls after 7:30 am. Open to ries, songs, active movement and rhymes for individuals & groups . Anyone looking for pre-schoolers & their caregivers. Tuesdays 10books, food, plants & more treasures. No 10.30amChildren’s

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Peacefully passed away in the presents of loving and absent family on 27 April 2021.

Loved husband of Judy for 58 years. Father/fatherin-law of Raewyn & Greg, Roger & Jax & Graeme & Lisa. Grandfather to Kirsty, Becky & Stevie, and great grand pa to Jaxon.

A private ceremony was held on the 29 April 2021.

HUME

John Lewis Mitchell (Jock) Passed away on the 30 April 2021 at the age of 92 at Nelson Hospital peacefully surrounded by his loving family.

Many thanks to St Johns Ambulance and Nelson Hospital Staff for all their loving care. A private cremation has taken place.

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