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The historic building was last sold 23 years ago to two sisters for $130,000. Their initial plans of using it as of fice space never took off and the building has stood emp ty for years. “Of course, everything needs doing, from the struc ture to the ceilings and ev erything in between, so it’s a huge project. But we plan to make it the centre of the community once more.” Built in 1909, it’s a category 2 heritage building, which means the inside can be up dated but the outside façade can’t be changed. “We have an architect on board who will be able to do amazing things here, so we’re really excited about what we can make it.” Funding from Heri tage NZ was granted last week and will be distributed towards carpentry, strength ening, restoration, turret repairs, roof ing works, making good cladding and associated framing and re-painting the building.

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It’s been almost a year since one of Wakefield’s oldest buildings was put on the market and the new owners are now ready to start reno vating the 112-year-old val ued Helenstructure.andJames Cooper live in Spring Grove and fell in love with the place as soon as they saw it. “I love restoring old proper ties and we’d just renovated another derelict property in Wakefield when we saw this pop up,” Helen says. “I knew we had to have it and trans form it back to its glory days as it really is beautiful.”

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The country has just had its warm est and wettest winter on record with temperatures in Tasman, Nelson and Marlborough more than 1.2 degrees above average, according to NIWA. With three consecutive record warm winters under our belts, the nationwide average tempera ture was 9.8 degrees - 1.4 degrees above the 1981-2010 average. Temperatures surpassed the pre vious winter record set just last Ofyear.the 10 warmest winters on re cord, six have occurred since 2013. It was also the wettest winter on record and featured one of the most damaging events last month, when a state of emergency was de clared across the region. It was only Nelson’s third wet test winter on record, despite the flooding, but NIWA said the two previous wettest winters for Nel son were prior to 1900. Most of the country had above normal or well above normal rain fall and 42 locations had a record or near-record wet winter. NIWA forecaster Ben Noll says it was a wild winter resulting in two very impressive records. “It’s a really big season as just one of those records would be impres sive enough, but we got both with the warmest and wettest.”

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The Coopers have taken on the biggest restoration project of their lives with Wakefield’s old post office building on Edward Street.

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“The funding will allow for the building to become structur ally sound, which then allows us to develop the site. The fact we’ve managed to secure funding shows there’s a national appreci ation for that building, which is a really good outcome for every Whilebody.” construction is underway, the couple plan to move into the back of the building and use it as their home. “The building will have a com mercial use for the community, but we want to also respect its Therehistory.”will be a gift and home wares store, with a French coun try influence, at the front. “There is a lot of conjecture at this point as to what we will do with the rest of the space,” Hel en says. “We own the land to the right of the building too which is currently just standing as an empty forecourt.” Aside from their passion for re storing old buildings, the couple have a family connection to the post office as their daughter has married into the Higgins lineage, early Wakefield settlers. “Our grandkids are now steeped in Wakefield’s history so we have even more of a heart tie to the place knowing their ancestors will have walked the very same steps as we are now.” The building became the village’s main post office in 1910 after it was moved from the railway sta tion, and Wakefield School be fore Jamesthat.says, with Helen’s interior design and project management skills and his background in notfor-profit and community en gagement projects, they can’t wait for the refurbishments to begin. “Tasman District Council recent ly approved over 500 homes for Wakefield, recognising the fu ture of the region. It’s now time for the town centre to respond to this recognition and the post of fice building refurbishment will be the catalyst for this. It will be the centrepiece to a vibrant revit alised village.” He says that as the building has been derelict for at least eight years, the project will restore a huge sense of pride to the people of “WeWakefield.arealready hearing a groundswell of excitement taking place with the prospect of this happening,” James says. When they first got the keys to the property, they discovered lots of hidden nooks and crannies to “Theexplore.old post office counter is still in there, along with a heavy metal safe door which housed, what looks to be, a safety deposit box room where presumably lo cals would have locked away their jewellery or valuables. Hopefully, lots of stories will resurface once we let people through the doors.” 1

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Joshua Herbert had already had two near misses before a crash that broke his neck. Late one night in June this year the 30 year-old, already penal ised for drink driving, had had a few drinks then got into his newly-purchased Mitsubishi Mirage. It did not have the interlock device fitted that his previous car did, but he drove off from his home in Tapawera. The night ended with him breaking his neck after he drove into a Richmond round about at speed, sending the car into the air and flipping it up Chargesside-down.followed of driving dangerously, and driving over the limit while on an alcohol interlock order. The accident was to be expected. It was just lucky that no innocent mem bers of the public were also hurt, Judge Tony Zohrab told Herbert when he appeared in the Nelson District Court on Monday to admit the charges. As Herbert sped north from Tapawera he narrowly avoided a collision with a truck when he lost control while cornering and ended up sideways around a bend in the road at Wake Thefield.near miss didn’t slow him, police prosecution told the Hecourt.carried on at speed towards Richmond, and lost control of the car again while trying to drive through a roundabout, which forced another vehicle to swerve to avoid a collision. Herbert regained control of his car, then reversed backwards around the roundabout before speeding off and pulling out on the wrong side of Gladstone Road to overtake another ve Hehicle.was only stopped when he hit another roundabout while driving at speed, which launched his car into the air, and flipped it on to its roof. Herbert was seen crawling out of the vehicle. He was later found to have been driving with 127 milli grams of alcohol per 100 mil lilitres of blood. The legal limit for drivers over 20 is 50 mg per 100 ml. He told police he had just bought the vehicle and had been trying to get the interlock device “fixed”. His lawyer, Lucy Patchett, told the court that Herbert had broken his neck as a result of the accident. He had changed vehicles only weeks earlier, and was “in the process of getting a new inter lock device fitted”. He knew he should not have been driving, but his behaviour had been triggered by an argu ment, Patchett said. Judge Zohrab said, in convict ing Herbert, it was a serious matter and that his high alco hol level was concerning. Herbert was remanded for sentencing on November 9.

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Funding for rural sports Applications for the next funding round for the Rural Travel Fund close on Monday 31 October. The fund helps young people aged 5 – 19 participate in local sports competitions. Fully funded by Sport NZ it is administered local ly on their behalf by Tasman Dis trict Council. The Sport NZ Ru ral Travel Fund offers help with travel costs for rural sports clubs and rural school teams. For more information and to apply, visit Tasman District Council website.

Currently, Richard is the group recovery manager for Nelson and Tasman, coordinating the work needed in both areas. Borck Creek during the recent rains.

Rāhui remains in place A rāhui remains in place in Te Tauihu across the entire northern coastline as floodwaters contin ue to pose significant disrup tions across the rohe. It covers all coastlines, river mouths, and floodwaters, and prevents the gathering of seafood and kai in these areas as well as swimming and entering the water. The rāhui took effect at noon on Saturday 20 August and covers the area from Te Parinui o Whiti (the White Bluffs) in the east, west to Kahurangi Point. The rāhui will remain in place as long as the environment dictates.

With climate change, the intensi ty of rainfall is increasing all the time, Richard says. What would have been a one in one-hundred-year event 20 years ago is more frequent now. Bill Wilkes Reserve and Wash bourn Gardens are part of the same network as Borck Creek. Richard says that while a couple of commercial buildings on Ox ford Terrace had some surface flooding, roads acted as an over land path and there was minimal damage to properties. He says there is a larger storm water plan, but that is going over private land, so negotiations are Queenneeded. Street was another suc “Questionscess. were asked but the heavy rain has gone down the stormwater drain,” Richard says. “It’s marvellous how it operated.” In the Selbourne Avenue area, there were some properties flood ed due to silt. Richard says infrastructure is de signed for the bulk of the flood ing to go down roads to decrease impact on properties. The Easby Park creek handles wa ter, but silt and material blocked the culvert leaving water flowing over the top. Richard says it is hard to design to avoid that without major cost

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Peaceful Towns art Selected artworks from across Tasman will be on display on Wednesday 21 Septem ber from 4pm to 6pm for the Peaceful Towns Art competition at Motueka Library. As a member of the interna tional Mayors for Peace network, Tasman May or Tim King invites the public to celebrate the winners of the com Thispetition.isan international event or ganised by the Mayors for Peace network and an opportunity for young people to show the rest of the world how, through our com munity values, we support peace in Aotearoa.

As rain fell in August, those living in the Richmond West develop ment had the opportunity to see if stormwater drainage in their area was satisfactory - and it was. Borck Creek is part of a network managing the stormwater needs of Richmond and upgrades since 2015 meant houses remained free of flooding despite the heavy rain. Tasman District Council’s group manager community infrastruc ture, Richard Kirby, says Borck Creek is used to drain the devel opment and it worked as it was designed to. He says there was surface flood ing inside curbs and channels in the road, but that was expect ed, temporary, and drained as Richardplanned. says Borck Creek has been designed to cater for fu ture development in Richmond South, including toward Hope around Whites Road, so it has greater capacity than what is cur rently needed. “We would have been surprised if it wasn’t successful. We have put appropriate storm water systems in Heplace.”saysthey have to meet certain standards for stormwater systems in urban areas, and when there is higher rainfall roads flood for 30 minutes or so but then drain.

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However,investment.the slips above the park being stabilised is something they are considering going forward. Richard acknowledges that the rainfall in the Richmond and Brightwater catchments were lower than that experienced in the However,Maitai. he says Borck Creek would have been fine even with that amount of rain.

Fergus Robertson gets some air time as he navigates a rocky section of a Wairoa Gorge trail. While mountainbike trails around the community faced significant damage, Wairoa Gorge Bike Park has emerged from the recent weather event with barely a scratch. Wairoa Gorge Bike Park operations manager Greg McIntyre says their 75km of trails are open and in perfect condition. “Trails were washed clear, not damaged. “Our terrain is different. It’s steep, been really well built and it’s not on a clay base like a lot of trails in town.” With the trails system closed from late July until last weekend, the tracks will be in near perfect condition. A discount is available for Nelson Mountain Bike Club members, with booking essential.

JENNY NICHOLSON A little blue penguin has been saved from a slip on the Abel Tasman Coast Track. The penguin was buried by a 20-me tre-long slip of mud and vegetation that fell onto the track during the heavy rain fall that struck Nelson Tasman on 17 to 20 TheAugust.team working on the slip above Waiharakeke Bay were surprised to see the penguin. “It was incredible to see the penguin’s head poke up and that it had survived be ing buried about a metre deep,” Depart ment of Conservation ranger Julie Mur phy Juliesays.and camp manager Simon Bayly and fellow ranger Mathew Hopkins were dig ging in the mudbank to re-form the track on Monday 22 August when the penguin’s head appeared. “The rescue was one of those joyous, heartfelt moments,” says Julie. The penguin looked around and seemed none the worse for wear from being bur “Itied.was still quite toey, pecking at my hand as she picked it up after it had been dug out,” says Julie. The team dubbed the plucky little pen guin ‘Mr Lucky.’ Once rescued, it waddled off down the track and back down to the Kororābeach. clamber up the slope above the beach into the vegetation at night. It is thought that is how it became trapped by the slip.

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A little blue penguin/ Kororā pokes its head out of a slip following the August floods.

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A precious ring belonging to her de ceased partner has been returned to Shaz Nicholls. Last week Waimea Weekly shared the story of the missing ring thought to be lost in a handbag left behind at the Rich mond Hopsice shop during a Tuesday Itvisit.was thought the ring and handbag it was inside, may have been left on the counter and mistaken for a donation. However what actually took place was, as Shaz jokes, simply a case of a “silly old lady being forgetful”. The ring belonged to her “forever love” Ken Mansfield, known to many as Bear, who passed away in 2019. Shaz says with her usual routine thrown out due to the flooding, she forgot that she had gone out for tea with family to the Anchor Bar and Grill in Nelson on Tuesday evening a fortnight ago. “I’d taken my phone and keys out and left them on the table,” she says. Normally she would put them in her bag, but says she didn’t realise she had it. “When I get up and leave from a restau rant I’m always looking behind for any thing I’ve left, but I didn’t see it.” When her daughter returned to the An chor Bar and Grill for dinner the follow ing Friday, the server recognised her and told her the woman she had been with left something behind. Shaz’s daughter arrived home from din ner and told her to close her eyes. “She said she had a suprise for me, I thought it was cheesecake,” Shaz laughs, “But it was my handbag. I didnt even react because it didnt make sense, I couldn’t understand how she had it.

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“The whole thing was a bit of egg on my face moment, but at least it’s home,” she Shesays. says she found the outpouring of love after last week’s article “heartwarm ing” and thanks everyone for the kind messages and spreading the word to get Ken’s ring home. “It was lost, just not where I thought I’d lost it.” She has now taken the ring and the sen timental key that was with it, out of her bag and put it in a special spot.

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“Currently we’ve been doing door drops to those affected by the recent floods, but we are also about helping those going through a tough time after a loss, illness or just the toll life can take on us sometimes.

“While the season started out with great promise, Mother Nature had other ideas. The recent rains and warmer tem peratures mean that despite our best efforts for the club and staff, we are having to close the season early.” They will remain this week until Sunday 11 September, subject to weather, with one last hurrah before shutting the gates for 2022. “A huge thank you to our staff. You guys make it all happen. Thanks again for your support and we look forward to seeing you up here for the final time in 2022.”

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JO KENT Due to the phenomenal suc cess of The Big Bake Up, which provides donated homecooked goods to those affect ed by floods or experiencing tough times, the group is now planning to hold monthly cook-ups at the Wakefield Community Hall. Organiser Melissa Woodhouse says it was always in her grand plan as she was involved in a similar effort with Beyond the Bridge in Riwaka after Hurri cane Gita struck in 2018. “I volunteered flat out for a whole year providing meals for those who had been af fected and subsequently those going through tough times. It’s what I do and what I know.”

Each cook-up will take around two hours and all the ingredi ents will be provided.

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A lot of requests for food do nations currently come from people who nominate some one they know. “Going forward, people will be able to just get a meal from one of our freezers for them selves or a friend. Kindness is what keeps us all going and there are so many people who could use our help.”

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Organiser Melissa Woodhouse says it’s about helping the whole community, not just those who are struggling financially. Photo: The Big Bake Up.

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“Some people are surprised to hear I’m still baking three weeks after the floods. But the idea is that it’s more about lift ing the spirits of individuals in the community.”

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The plan is to get together once a month to make, pack, label and freeze the meals and distribute them to people in Wakefield, Brightwater and Pick-upTapawera.points will also be in place at local schools, kinder gartens or GP surgeries where people can go in and grab a meal if and when they need it.

The team at Rainbow Ski Field have announced that they’re ending the season this week end, which is over a month earlier than planned. Mountain manager Thomas Harry says there is no business like snow business and Rain bow proves this year after year.

The public have been quick to donate cash to the effort, but Melissa says the ideal scenario would be to gain sponsorship from local businesses. “We’d love local businesses to sponsor this project as it’s work by the community for the community. Everything from packaging to the ingre dients and labelling needs to be paid for so it would be nice to have some financial backing to keep this sustainable so I can focus on the people rather than the funding.”

The four dolls - named Teuila, Sina, Naila, and Lupe - are made from the same mould but have different hair, skin tone, and eye colour. Rina believes she has created a “niche” product and is keen to pro mote her dolls to local kindergar tens as well as parents.

Big idea for Tiny Island dolls Rina Faaiuaso has launched her business ‘Tiny Islands’ from her Nelson home.

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When Rina Faaiuaso went looking to buy a Pacific Island doll for her daughter and couldn’t find one, she set about to design her own. Two years later, she has created not just one, but four different Pasifika dolls through her Nelson business, ‘Tiny Islands’. “It’s the only doll of its type in the world,” says Rina. “The whole idea around it is to empower the next generation of Pasifika and Māori children by providing them a sense of identity.”

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The mum of four-year-old Flor ence says the idea came to her while they were living in Mel “Ibourne.wasoriginally doing a dry floral business there, but when this idea came to me in 2020, I started the process and we decided to move back to New Zealand in April last “Iyear.kept working on it and we finally launched this July.” Rina says the process was a bit daunting to begin with. “That’s why it took two years,” she “Therelaughs. was a lot of research. I got other people involved and de signed it from scratch because we wanted it to look a specific way. We wanted it to have Pacific Island fea tures and not just a typical Disney Moana doll look.” The dolls are designed here in New Zealand and then manufactured “Tooverseas.offer affordability, that was re ally the only way we could do it,” says Rina. She says she hopes to fill a gap in the market. “If I was looking for it, then I’m sure other parents are looking for it as well. Because my daughter is Samoan, I wanted her to have a Samoan or Pacific Island-looking doll - just to bring her a sense of belonging and identity and want ing to teach her about her culture.”

“It’s really exciting, I feel very hon oured to be able to bring them out in the world.”

TRACY ALLAN Stephen Beck’s model railways are a creation of his imagina “Thetion. designs come straight out of my head,” he says. ‘Catherine Street’ is his latest creation - an imaginary York shire village that can be viewed up close and personal this weekend at the Nelson Model Railway Exhibition. This year’s exhibition includes 17 different layouts, displays and demos, traders, and also refreshments hosted by the City of Nelson Pipe Band. Model railways will depict ev erything from local scenes, the Kaikōura coastline, to a futuris tic steampunk display. Rescheduled due to an earlier postponement in March 2022, this will be the first exhibition in two years and the Nelson Model Railways Exhibition Club members are looking for ward to opening to the public

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Stephen Beck will have his model railway on display in Stoke this weekend as part of the Nelson Model Railway Exhibition.

A member of the group since 1977, Stephen has been build ing model railways since the “I1960s.love the nostalgia and the atmosphere of the 1960s. It’s slightly less complicated,” he Assays.the train chugs around the track in his Richmond home, he adjusts the position of the three-wheeler vehicle. His model is a mixture of ma terials. Trees are made out of modellers’ lichen and sycamore branches from the park next door. He still buys a lot of his supplies from the United Kingdom. “Catherine Street is named after a stray cat which used to climb up onto my bedroom window three or four years ago”. Look out for Stephen proud ly standing behind his model from 10am to 4.30pm at Warnes Stadium, 206 Songer Street in Stoke. Entry is $5 for adults, $2 for children and a family pass is $10. For those true enthusiasts, you can jump on a train ride at the Tāhunanui Modellers Pond on Sundays and Founders Park on the weekends.

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Nelson City Council and Tasman District Council have formally adopt ed a strategy that will set the future developments of the region for the next 30 years. The Nelson Tasman Future Develop ment Strategy 2022-2052 (NTFDS) was adopted at a joint committee meeting on 29 August after months of community engagement, detailed feedback, and informative delib erations. The NTFDS is a 30-year high-level strategic plan that outlines areas in our region where there is po tential for future housing and busi ness growth and will provide councils with an evidence base to inform re views and changes to resource man agement plans, facilitating the next round of infrastructure strategies and long-term plans. Tasman Mayor Tim King said the significant amount of input and feed back from the public, including 568 submissions, offered a number of di verse and thorough opinions for con “Oursideration.plans are always improved by the feedback we get from our com munity. Thank you for playing your part in creating this strategy and we look forward to seeing these out comes come to fruition.” Nelson Mayor Rachel Reese said the NTFDS outlines a vision of develop ment in Nelson-Tasman that encour ages intensification and development close to main arterial routes. “This will support our goals of creating a sustainable transport system.” As well as the invaluable input from residents throughout the process, both Councils acknowledged the contribution of staff, Iwi, consultants, and elected members in bringing this strategy together. The NTFDS 2022-2052 will come into effect on September 19, 2022.

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The Nelson Arts Festival team has come up with a unique way to repurpose the 2021 banner that hung on the clock tower of Civic House during the festival. The festival’s head of creative and communications, Annie Pokel, says the festival is always looking for ways to become more sustain Nowable. they have used the banner to create individual bags. “Every year we print this big ban ner and so it’s really great to be able to repurpose that for people to be able to take a little bit of the festival away with them.” Each of the 46 bags are complete ly unique, with each one hand-cut from the almost 13-metre-long banner by The Green Collective’s Emma Saunders. The straps have also been repur posed from car seats recycled at Nelson’s Baby on the Move. With the material being largely waterproof they can be easily used as a beach bag, overnighter or sim ply to lug around a lot of belong ings, says Annie. To check out the bags visit www. nelsonartsfestival.nz/support

Nelson Arts Festival head of creative and communications, Annie Pokel, with one of the bags made from the 2021 banner. Photo: Sara Hollyman.

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Fishing Co Limited is a subsidiary of Talley’s Group Lim ited, which owned the vessel. It told Open Justice it now planned to apply to redeem the vessel from forfeiture through the legal channels available.

He said that while Shuttleworth accepted he was at fault and that he should have looked more closely at documents on board, it was simplistic to say this was the sole cause of the illegal fishing which took place. Judge Ruth accepted Shuttle worth’s genuine remorse over the “significant inconvenience and cost” for a number of people. From a starting point of $20,000 in fines, Shuttleworth was given a considerable discount to reflect his loss of status and income since 2018, his previous exemplary re cord, and the degree to which he had co-operated with the prose cuting authority, MPI. In sentencing the corporate body, Judge Ruth said it was accepted that Amaltal had suffered some what more than the individual as principal offender, but there were a number of factors best de scribed as “omissions on the part of Amaltal” that led to his finding it was liable. Amaltal spokesman Tony Hazlett said in a statement that the company was disap pointed with the outcome.

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B E S T S E L L E R A deep-sea fishing company has taken the lion’s share of penalty for illegal fishing, for which the vessel’s skipper was also blamed. The Amaltal Fishing Company has been convicted and fined $59,500 and its vessel, the Amal tal Apollo, was forfeited, as was fishing equipment and $127,000 worth of fish caught from closed grounds in 2018. The sale proceeds from the 22 tonnes of fish caught had been held, pending sentencing. Skipper Charles Shuttleworth was also convicted in the Nelson District Court last week and fined $12,000 for what Judge David Ruth said was an honest mistake, borne from lack of guidance be fore setting off on his first deepsea Thetrip.offences related to a total of 14 trawls in two tranches over 10 days in a protected area on Lord Howe Rise, in the Tasman Sea west of New Zealand. The area was closed to fishing by the South Pacific Regional Fish eries Management Organisation; an inter-governmental organisa tion, committed to the long-term conservation and sustainable use of the fishery resources of the South Pacific Ocean and safe guarding its marine ecosystems. The Apollo had at the time been mid-water Shuttleworth,trawling.a58-year-old with 40 years’ experience at sea, was, along with the company, found guilty in March this year of 14 charges of breaching the condi tions of a high seas fishing per Amaltalmit.

The Ministry for Primary Indus tries brought the charges after it found the Amaltal Apollo had fished in an area closed to trawl ing by rules that were part of New Zealand’s international obliga tions to protect vulnerable ma rine ecosystems.

The court found that the incur sion into the area was the most significant factor in sentencing, as there was no evidence of harm done to the environment or ben thic zone where the vessel had Crowntrawled. lawyer Jackson Webber, who was assisting MPI, told the court on Friday that while no one said Shuttleworth had acted on purpose, what he had done was however “more than mere care Shuttleworthlessness”. had since been de moted to the position of mate and had suffered financial losses of $150,000 to $200,000. The confusion Shuttleworth claimed, which in 2018 led to him taking the vessel into the closed area, was because he had misinterpreted electronic data on the vessel’s SeaPlot software – a multi-layered plotting pro gramme designed to improve catch efficiencies. Judge Ruth said it may have been that the correct layer of data was on the programme but it had not been explained to Shuttleworth. He said the problem might have been fixed if he had compared the information on the plotter with that contained in the high seas fishing permit needed for such a trip. The permit was new and no one had checked the coordinates on the electronic plotter. Neither had it been made clear that the area in question had been closed since 2015, Judge Ruth said. “A relatively low-tech process might have obviated what hap Judgepened.”Ruth was pleased to see considerable steps had been tak en to prevent similar happening again, helped by Amaltal’s intro duction of geo-fencing technolo gy in its fleet which electronically recognised fishing boundaries on plotted maps. “I have reached the view there was a confusion that existed on the boat; some of it down to skipper carelessness but mainly Amaltal omissions,” Judge Ruth said. “I am, however, comforted by the fact that steps have been taken to prevent, or reduce, the risk of incursion into closed fish ing grounds.”

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What matters most? It feels like we are living in unprecedented times. With world and national events there is a lot of uncertainty and a current pandemic of Theanxiety.question arises, what matters most in the day in which we live? There was a time in my life when I said, I will never read the Bible. Now years later I have discovered that it is the greatest book of wisdom I have read. I read it often and consider how it applies to my life. I find its relevance totally striking and I’m amazed that a book written so long ago is so current with today’s circumstances.

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Just a thought... Climate chaos What do we teach our children? When something happens that we are responsible for, we should step up and accept the responsibility bravely and make whatever adjust ments to our behaviour that are required. We redeem and strength en our character by apologising for something we did wrong and hasten the healing by being truthful and responsive. Folks, that is what is re quired of us with the Climate Cha os that is manifesting in the world today. The record breaking floods in Pakistan, the record-breaking heat over vast areas, the rising wa ters on low-lying coastal areas, these all have causes. We know now with unequivocal science that these are linked to carbon and methane emis sions. We know now with unequiv ocal science where the carbon and methane emissions come from. In the last century and a bit more, they came from our developed world’s burning of fossil fuels. The Paki stanis had a very minor role in that as a people, with very low per-capi ta emissions. We in NZ have a very high emission history. We here in NZ knew as well as anyone of the science behind this. We built our economy and lifestyles around the very highest usage of non-renewable resources. This was business as usu al and sadly still is. I argue that we must do what we teach our children. We must step up and accept the bur den of remedial actions required by our historical unsustainable actions. We must reform ourselves immedi ately to exhibit the character lessons we have always taught our children. We will be better for it! We will build character! We will be another great generation! Oh, and incidentally, we will survive. Jace Hobbs Gridlocked city: how Nelsonians coped with traffic chaos I usually e-bike anyway to get gro ceries, visiting or other things. So, I couldn’t believe it when I biked to Mitre 10 and cars were queued for miles. Mitre 10 was almost empty of customers. One person said it took them an hour from airport to Mitre 10. It was absolutely great to see so many more people out walking, bik ing, and on scooters. We just need the cycle ways to improve so it can become safer and the norm. But I also understand there are many who need the vehicle, who are taking passengers etc. Diane Chandler I was lucky because I was able to just stay home. Susan Perry The car was the only option, and just not travelling where possible. Brian Bishop Community appreciation continues to flood in for response Rachael Forsyth was an amazing, generous, gentle, loving friend, who took us in, animals and all, without hesitation. Our godsend that awful day. Thank you, Rach & Liv, we love you so much!

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Quiz Night Saturday 10 September, 6.45pm Richmond Baptist Church, 123 Salisbury Rd Help raise funds for a community counsel ling service at this annual quiz night. A tribute to Queen Saturday 10 September, 7pm Room Twenty5, McShane Road, Richmond BYO music venue hosts Paul Madsen and band paying tribute to all things Queen. $38 advance tickets. Book Launch Tuesday 13 September, 5.30pm Richmond Library, Queen Street Join author David Briggs at the launch of his book Zarrin, the tale of a young Kurdish woman’s fight for freedom and safety in a Turkish refugee camp.

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I believe it’s a time like no other time to stay close to people we love and to foster meaning ful relationships. Maintaining safe and loving relationships is the greatest key to emotional Makehealth.time this week to call a friend and spend time together. Try it and see. You’ll be glad you did.

On one occasion recorded in the Bible, Jesus Christ was asked what is the greatest com mandment of all. He replied that we are to love God with all of our heart and love people like we love ourselves.

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What were the highlights? I met some amazing fellow walk ers, stayed in fantastic B&Bs, hos tels, old pubs and guest houses. I was blessed with excellent walk ing weather, with only a handful of rainy days. I absolutely loved the outstand ingly beautiful countryside and being amongst nature everyday. What were the biggest challenges? My husband had always been the map guy so I had to really apply myself to the navigation job. And yes, I did manage to get lost a few times, once in the moors, which was very scary. There were quite few times when the trails were unclear, and I took a wrong turn but I always reached my accommodation before dark ness. What got you through the hard days? Even though I walked for hun dreds of hours on my own, I nev er felt lonely. I was encouraged and support ed by my amazing family and Ifriends.tookloads of photos and post ed updates on my facebook page everyday. Their wonderful com ments were a big motivator for me. What advice would you give to people wanting to give this a go? Train hard, get fit and do your re Besearch.prepared to challenge your self physically and mentally every Aboveday. all, you need to enjoy walking as it’s very demanding. Last thoughts? I have to say, this was one of the most rewarding experiences of my life and I encourage others to get out there and give it a go.

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We’re heading into week three since the region was hit by the August weather event The region has moved into recovery mode and it’s been incredible to see Nelsonians (and further abroad across Tasman and Marlborough) get stuck in with their neighbours, colleagues, families and strangers to help the clean up Last week Housing Minister Megan Woods opened the Temporary Accommodation Service for those who have been displaced due to the floods The Mayoral Relief Fund is also open to those who need that extra financial support Please contact my office if you need help applying for either Nelson has been host to two Ministerial visits in the past fortnight We visited Victory Primary with Associate Education Minister Jan Tinetti to celebrate two years since the Government started free lunches in schools It was wonderful to see and experience the positive impact the lunches have had on the students

Usually, Rachel Douglas can be found working in her daughter’s shop, Louise Douglas Jewellery, but this year she has been miss ing in Rachelaction.took on the mammoth task of walking the entire length of the United Kingdom in mem ory of her husband Jim who died following a sudden diagnosis of cancer four years ago. Rachel and Jim had been training together for this UK walk when Jim was diagnosed with terminal cancer and died seven months Itlater.was a devastating time for Ra chel, but after much deliberation she decided to undertake the walk on her own as a personal challenge to herself in her hus band’s Startinghonour.onApril 27 at Land’s End in England, she walked contin uously for 82 days, tekking be tween 15 and 38 kms each day. On the 17 July, Rachel reached her goal and finished the walk at John o’ Groats at the top of Scot land, walking a whopping 2000 kilometres all on her own. At 71 years young, Rachel em braced Facebook with her infor mative daily updates. We asked Rachel about the tri als and tribulations of walking 2000km over 82 days. It sounds like a logistical night mare. How did you plan it all? I used a UK based, specialised walking company to organise the whole walk, from accommoda tion, route selections, of which there are many options (with a few provisos from me), bag trans fers and the many maps required. What was the scenery like? The walk includes many of En gland and Scotland’s great trails and dozens of connecting paths in Many,between.many steep hills, “choco late box” countrysides, very iso lated, atmospheric moors, excep tionally beautiful coastal views and quaint villages. The scenery was outstanding!

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Rachel Douglas during her 2000 kilometre walk through the UK in memory of her husband Jim. Inset: Rachel with her daughter Louise Douglas before she departed at Nelson Airport in April. Photos: Supplied.

We also hosted Health Minister Andrew Little on Daffodil Day We met with Te Whatu Ora Health NZ and were briefed on the flood response and shown concept plans for Nelson’s hospital rebuild I’m delighted to have secured the first tranche of funding for our new hospital and am pleased the rebuild is on track

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In contrast to Toby, third-placed Finn McTague has been playing chess since he was about four years old. He plays against his dad most eve nings and says they win about half the games each. “I enjoy a bit of a challenge and maths makes you think,” Finn says. “You learn to recognize pat Tobyterns.”and Finn say they play a dif ferent defensive game from each other, but they both tend to start with the same move – E4. Although they have qualified to go to the National Secondary School Chess Championships, Toby thinks he would rather enter on line.

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Finn McTague and Toby Churchman both played well at the recent secondary schools chess championships.

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Toby thinks there were about 40 students playing, with Waimea College’s Cassie Cameron being the only female in the senior com Tobypetition.practices by playing against the computer and says it takes a maths or science brain.

Toby Churchman has only been playing chess for a year and a half, but he has won the Nelson Sec ondary Schools Chess Champion ships twice. The Year 11 student won six of his seven games in the competition held at Waimea College in August.

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Rebekah Ballagh with a supersized copy of her latest book ‘Big Feelings’ which she is to read to students at Hope School. Photo: Jenny Nicholson.

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Richmond’s Rebekah Ballagh’s latest book, ‘Big Feelings’, was in spired by her own three-year-old, “She’sMikah.a big feelings kid,” Rebekah “Shesays. feels things very deeply, is strong willed, and very smart.” Rebekah says children can strug gle to name the emotions they feel. ‘Big Feelings’ explores tricky emotions and how little people can manage them. The book is targeted to a young er audience than her previous “Althoughbooks. it is aimed at three- to ten-year-olds, older readers will still benefit from it,” Rebekah “Followingsays. 14 diverse characters, each chapter and character focus es on a different emotion.” Rebekah is passionate about mental health, and the work she does both with her books and as a Shecounsellor.says,asa child she was anx ious and insecure, and as she reached her 20s went through times when she experienced pan ic “It’sattacks.partof my story,” she says. “I wouldn’t change that because it is a big part of why I do what I Overdo.” the past few years she has seen and heard from teachers and parents that there has been an in crease in anxiety and stress-relat ed behaviour in children. Rebekah says teachers do an amazing job but cannot do ev erything, and she hopes they will see ‘Big Feelings’ as a ready-made Sheresource.has been travelling around local schools reading the book to groups of children. “You don’t have to read the whole book each time you use it,” she “Yousays. can focus on the emotion you are Rebekah’sfeeling.”previous books, ‘Note to Self’ and ‘Words of Comfort’ are currently on Whitcoull’s top 100 list.

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With summer just around the corner, hundreds of people like Joyce Thevenaz (pictured) turned out on Saturday morning to help clean Tāhunanui Beach. After last month’s flooding, the beach was littered with tens of thousands of sticks, logs and debris that has also been creating a natural hazard in the water. Over the course of the day, volunteers removed tonnes of material from the beach with just some tidying up still to do.

Both books have been national best sellers for a number of weeks on their release “That is pretty magic,” Rebekah “It’ssays.more than I expected.” She is both the writer and illus trator of her books, and says she is fortunate to do the work she Herloves.books were a natural flowon from earlier Instagram posts. Rebekah realised that people were busy and needed digestible information if they were going to remember it. She posted illustrated content for her counselling clients. Many people from around the world followed her posts, prompting her first books. “It’s all about getting creative,” she says. “I had the ideas and trans lated it to digestible visual con tent. I was trying to make things fun, and it just snowballed.”

Rebekah and her family recently returned from what she describes as an incredible, once in a lifetime Theyopportunity.travelled around the South Island in a house bus, and al though she enjoyed it, she says it’s good to be back into routine. She is planning for her next book. “There are more things coming.”

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The Nelson Theatre Collective and Wakefield Country Players are bringing a mysterious thriller to the stage this month.

“I have been fascinated by the story of ‘Picnic at Hanging Rock’ ever since I watched the Peter Weir film in 1975,” says director Hugh Neil. Hugh and a cast of five talented teens, aged 14 to 18 years, are bringing the 2015 play adapta tion to the Wakefield Hall for five shows beginning 21 September. “I have been blown away at the way my young cast of five have embraced their various roles in the play with such impressive Thecommitment.”storyisabout a group of Aus tralian schoolgirls and a roman tic Valentine’s Day outing which ends in an intriguing Alsomystery.based on the Joan Lindsay bestselling nov el, the play explores a baffling disappearance that takes its toll on a small community in the Hughcountryside.saysit is a “delicate look at crisis, greed, and honesty” at the turn of the 19th/20th century. “It’s a fascinating story - a psy chological thriller and the sort of play you’ll go away afterwards having questions as to what had Withhappened.”thehelp of music and sound effects, the play shows that what seems pristine and proper on the outside may not be free of moral corruption on the inside. The final climactic twist is shock ing and bittersweet, with an un forgettable impact. All shows are picnic BYO - bring your own cutlery, crockery, wine glasses, and food. Coffee, tea, and milo are provided.

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Milla says it has been in the works for a few years, so it is great to see it come to fru “Itition.means so much,” Mil la says. “Planting a tree is a good way to connect to the Rogerland.” says the planting is symbolic of a chance for stu dents to ‘plant their memo “It’sries.’ also an opportunity for students to go forth in this world with a minimal en vironmental footprint,” he Eachsays. tree planted will take out about half a tonne of carbon in its lifetime. That is one eighth of the 18,000 km a student’s family car would drive in a year. The planting was supported by Soroptimist Internation al of Waimea who donated $1,000 toward the planting. They hope to provide ongo ing support for the project in future years. “We contacted Enviro schools and asked them who is at the forefront in our area,” soroptimist Diane Thomsen says. “They told us about the programme Rog er Waddell runs at Waimea SheCollege.”says it’s a good example of groups coming together, as the event was also sup ported by Tasman District Council, Enviroschools, and the Battle for the Banded “ItRail.is to celebrate students and to celebrate planting,” she says.

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JENNY NICHOLSON In a New Zealand first, Waimea College Year 13 stu dents took part in a Gradua tion Planting last week. More than one hundred stu dents planted a tree beside the Waimea Inlet in an area that will be known as ‘the class of 2022’ plot. Waimea College teacher Roger Waddell says this first graduation planting was partly inspired by the Phil ippines where no student can graduate without plant ing ten trees. The project was initiated by Roger along with Waimea College’s envi ro captains Milla Glasgow, Riho Kawano, Emily Mal com, Ayaka Sugihara and Honoka Kinoshita.

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(Back row) TDC’s Richard Hilton, Kathryn Brownlie from Battle for the Banded Rail, Soroptimist Jan McKenzie and Enviroschool facilitator Prashanti Lovegrove with Riho Kawano, Milla Glasgow, Emily Malcolm, Roger Waddell, Honoka Kinoshita and Ayaka Sugihara from Waimea College, joined together for Waimea College’s Graduation Planting.

Picnic at Hanging Rock is on for five shows on 21, 23, 28, and 30 September and 1 October, at Wakefield Hall, all starting at 7.30pm with doors opening at 6.30pm. Tickets are $20 for adults and $10 for under 18 year olds. To book, phone 541 8869 or bookcountryplayers@gmail.comemail

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Surrounded by paddocks and just a few minutes’ drive from Brightwater shops stands a Vic torian period, two-storey rimu and matai home built in 1884 for Carl (Charles) Bernard Tele nius to house both his family and business. The shop sat behind the open verandah, and this is where he ran a successful business as a draper and importer. Ensur ing that he covered much of the district, he also travelled widely selling his wares with a horse and cart while his wife remained at home running the store. But, what was the story that bought him to our shores? Carl was born in Finland in 1842 and at a young age took to a life on the seas with his journeys tak ing him to China, the Far East and to America where he joined the Union forces, fighting in the American Civil War. Following on from there he then took a working berth on the missionary schooner “John William” and lat er settled for a number of years on one of the islands in Tonga, working as a trader. On leaving the islands he migrated to South Australia and Victoria before set tling in New Zealand. In January 1906 he went into partnership with W R Glover, Draper and Clothier in Hardy Street. The new business was known as “Telenius and GloverDirect Importers, Family Drapers and Clothiers”. In 1907 Carl moved to Wakefield and the fol lowing year extended his busi ness by opening a branch which was erected on the new main road, ‘Whitby Road’, opposite the railway. The new drapery store opened with a sale on the 3rd of February 1908, resulting in the building up of a successful busi ness, in part due to his reliable and honest methods of trading. In April of 1911 an advertise ment appeared in the newspaper indicating that he was building a combined store and dwelling on the Arthur Estate which would add to the appearance of the Fortownship.over50 years Carl had been a loyal member and consistent worker in the church, and up to a fortnight before his death was able to regularly attend the worship meetings at the Wai-iti Church. His sterling and up right character won him the highest regard not only from his fellow-settlers at Wakefield but throughout the provincial dis Carltrict. Bernard Telenius died of pneumonia on the 22nd of July 1931 and was buried in the Spring Grove Cemetery. He was twice married, his first wife be ing a Miss Lydia Walker of Syd ney, whom he married in 1898 and who died in 1907 after a pro longed illness. His second wife was Miss Elizabeth Dickens, who died in 1944. The Spring Grove Telenius House was sold and re sold over the years but still stands today as a link with the past.

Carl Telenius – draper and importer

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Vickerman, 10, says she’s most excited about seeing the play after appearing on stage. “I’m opening the show in the singing group, so will get to watch in between the bits where I’m not Eight-year-oldperforming.”ZoeBaldwin is one of the nar rators and can’t wait for everything to come together on the night. “I’m in the kapa haka group performance too, but I’m most looking forward to reading out my lines as a narrator.” The play takes place on 14 and 15 September and tickets are available for all parents and caregivers associated with the school.

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Weight loss surgery is not cheating, says Dr Stewart. “It is a transformation that offers life-changing benefits to those who need it. It’s an option for people with a Body Mass Index (BMI) over 35 (you can calculate your BMI online). Weight is an issue that still carries a lot of stigma around it. It shouldn’t be this way.

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JO KENT Senior students at Wakefield School are busy rehearsing for their annual senior school play which takes place next week. Deputy principal Scott Mackenzie says the pupils wrote some of the parts of the produc tion “Thethemselves.showiscalled Kaitiakitanga, learning from the past. “The theme is based on current topics being worked on through our senior syndicate and is a way to celebrate what is going on in our Theclassrooms.”production takes place over two evenings and features the school’s kapa haka group, who will be performing, as well as the choir, narrators and the actors themselves. “Our Year 3 and 4 classes have been learning through the topic of 'Kupe's Journey' and our Year 5 and 6 have been looking at Māori Atua and what stories they told, so that’s what the production is centred around.” Kupe was a legendary Polynesian explorer, navigator and great chief and atua were Maori Ryleegods.

Tasman Day Surgery’s general and bariatric surgeon, Dr Mark Stewart is changing people’s lives with weight loss surgery and enabling them to lead a less restrictive lifestyle.

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Obesity carries significant health risks to every system in the body, lowers the quality of life and shortens it through consequences like strokes, heart attacks, diabetes and arthritis. “There are some medications that are good for weight loss, but they have significant limits. Weight loss surgery is a tool that offers a long-term solution, by disrupting the body’s ‘defence’ of a high weight and reversing the health risks of obesity, including diabetes.”

‘Life changing’ is exactly the way to describe the outcomes, he says. “People after surgery no longer need to fret about food and dieting. They can start to focus on more important things in life. It’s immensely rewarding to see the transformations that people go through and the things they can achieve when set free from this battle.”

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Freed from the limitations of their previous weight they come alive and do exceptional things physically, mentally, at work, and with their overall health. I offer consultations to patients exploring weight-loss solutions, as well as other surgical issues including reflux, abdominal and anal problems, skin cancer and hernias. I perform day cases and endoscopy at Tasman Day Surgery.”

Obesity, when severe, is an incurable disease caused largely by an interplay between genes and our modern society. Once someone is obese, the body ‘defends’ that high weight, setting up an endless and ultimately futile battle to lose weight with diet and exercise.”

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Tickets for the auction cost $30 and include traditional Kiwi food, with live and silent auc tions running throughout the evening. Jill says they already have more than 60 auc tion items and the list is growing.

Thenow.theme of the night is Kiwiana with ex-All Black Wyatt Crockett the special guest for the evening. Since 2012, the Walk with Us Charity has given away over 700 pairs of shoes to school children in need across Nelson Tasman. Demand for the service is high and the charity are hugely dependent on community support. Ticket holders will be able to bid for items such as a helicop ter ride for six, a week’s family motor home hire and two nights’ accommoda tion for two in a beach-front cabin. Also to auction are a tugboat tour, Har ley-Davidson motorbike rides, a beautiful Christmas hamper, luxury accommoda tion for four in the Wynyard Quarter at the Auckland Viaduct, and luxury accom modation at Burrawang, two hours from Sydney, which includes a contribution to the cost of airfares or rental car, a huge ar ray of vouchers and much more.

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Discover NZ Motorhome Rentals Ltd have donated a week’s family campervan hire, worth $1800, to the cause.

Owner Tony Terrell says there has never been a better time to travel around the country.

Jill says the non-profit organisation provides vouchers for school shoes amd sports shoes to families under financial pressure at all prima ry and intermediate schools across the region.

The next big charity auction fundraiser for Walk With Us takes place on Tuesday 25 October at Richmond’s Waimea Old Boys Rugby Club and tickets are on sale

Join us for afternoon tea. Try a range of international teas, meet and greet other community members.

Tuesday 13 September, 3.30 pm 5.30 pm at Motueka library TThursday 15 September, 3.30 pm 5.30 pm at Richmond library

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“We are so grateful to the community for helping raise funds for this vital charity, espe cially after Covid-19, and the recent flooding has put many businesses under the pump.”

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“We have some big ticket items for the live auction plus many, many smaller items for our silent auction, so something for everyone.

Multicultural community potluck dinner Meet for a meal with other community members and learn about their cultures. Bring some food to share (if possible).

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“We love the Walk with Us Charity as it re ally does provide for those who need help in the school community. If we can raise funds by donating a week’s hire in one of our luxury campervans, then all the better.”

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Walk With Us trustee Jill Taylor says the evening provides a vital source of income for the charity as well as offering a great night out for the community.

“We always have generous donations from local businesses and this year is big ger and better than ever.”

Tickets cost $30, or tables $300 for 10. Be quick, tickets limited to 180 spaces. To buy tickets or to donate new goods or services to the auction, email walkwithusnz@gmail.co.nz or call/text Helen 027 561 5973.

Tony Terrell owner of Discover NZ Motorhome Rentals is giving away a week’s family hire in a six-berth camper, worth $1,800. Photo: Jo Kent.

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Richmond Taekwondo punches above its weight

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The Richmond Taekwondo team, with New Zealand representative’s Graeme Kettle (left), Andrea Jones (second from right) and Kiara Puche Strubem (sixth from left), show off their haul of medals from their recent nationals. Photo: Jack Malcolm.

“My team supported me a lot.” Graeme laughed and said she was too humble to take credit for the numerous hours of work she put in to get where she is now.

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Andrea says the recognition of being named in a New Zealand team isn’t something that comes easily. “It’s something that you work for at this level, but it’s not expected. You have to earn your place.” With just weeks until they’re off overseas to compete, the trio have been hard at work fundraising. They have also set up a Givealittle page, ‘Richmond Taekwondo aim to represent New Zealand at the Oceana Champs’, saying they don’t get the funding of a bigger sport.

JACK MALCOLM Nelson men’s netballer Jaxon Campbell-Chadwick has been se lected for the New Zealand U20 team after their recent nationals last month. He says he didn’t expect to be named in the team, with the ma jority of his peers playing in high er grades that meant he wasn’t easily able to compare. “Everyone else in my team played “IU23.was surprised I even got Jaxon’spicked.”team finished second in the B grade at the men’s nation als, losing their final to a physical Waikato squad. Head coach Whitney Hauwai said they expected more, having been seeded first coming into the “Thecompetition.physicality was really good. There were times where we matched up and times we didn’t. “We had high expectations to go down and come away with gold, but we left everything out there we needed to.” Having finished their season in Nelson’s premier competition, with the team unable to progress into this week’s knockout stages, Whitney was very thankful for the wider netball community for welcoming them back into the “Thegrade.premiers really helped us prepare for nationals.”

Jaxon will travel up north for a training camp later this month before a trans-Tasman competi tion in Auckland in October. makes U20 team

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A large contingent of Richmond Taekwondo practitioners recently travelled to Tauranga to compete in their national competition last Withmonth. over twenty medals achieved by the club, it was Ki ara Puche Strubem (14), Graeme Kettle and Andrea Jones who stood out and earned themselves a spot on the New Zealand team to compete in the Oceania Poom sae Championships in Tahiti at the start of October. The trio will be travelling to Wel lington for a two-day training camp this month, with Graeme also being selected as the coach of the team.He says it’s exciting be ing the first time he’s been select ed as both a player and a coach. Kiara also had an outstanding performance, winning the title of best female Poomsae for black Poomsaebelt. are a set sequence of movements consisting of stances, punches, kicks and blocks. She says she was surprised by the result that recognised her as the best female practitioner at the whole camp.

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JACK MALCOLM When Waimai’s premier women’s hockey final was postponed due to weather, one of their star players, Taylor Duffy, was stuck on the wrong side of the Whangamoas and unable to drive back. The team also had Alisha Lewis in Christchurch and with the roads in and out of town closed, time was quickly running out if they wanted to get back in time for the game. That’s when the team banded togeth er, all pitching in to buy return flights for the two players so they could take the Moneyfield.was also donated by club Comingmembers.into the game against Stoke Hockey Club, Waimai were the self-described underdogs, having a 2-1 record against them through the regular Co-captainseason.Joanne Holdaway says they put in their best performance of the season, walking away with a 1-0 “Iwin.put a message to the girls on Fri “Twoday. of the girls had a massive ef fort to get here and what does it take to bring that onto the field,” Joanne says.

“As soon as we stepped on the field, we were fairly dominant. “We had a collective camaraderie, everyone was really keen to put in their best performance.” She says after a “tumultuous” season, with injuries and sickness plaguing them throughout, it was a perfect way to end. “The Stoke team are all really experi enced ex-rep or current rep players. “They were the competition’s top “Itteam.was a huge effort to bring every one together both physically and Taylormentally.”says she was taken aback by the generosity of her clubmates in helping her get to the game. Having had Covid-19 the week the finals were scheduled, she says there were multiple times when she thought she’d miss out on playing in the “Thefinal.whole build-up it was all against us. “For it to all come together was pret ty Shespecial.”wanted to thank everyone who helped chip in to make an idea into “Havingreality. the whole team there, the buzz was awesome. Everyone did their part.”

Club bands together to get teammates home for final Waimai hockey club’s Nic Brydon and Jo Holdaway with Taylor Duffy and Alisha Lewis who pose with a welcome sign as Taylor flew in on a flight run by Wings over Whales from Kaikoura for the premier women’s hockey final.

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Sam says that he was surprised to get the call-up into the nation al team squad – especially at his age – and was excited to be part of the Tall Blacks culture for the first time.

Sam believes that his improved season with the Nelson Giants –being named the Sal’s NBL Most Improved Player – played a role in helping him get noticed by the Tall Blacks.

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“To get my name called was sur real and it was extra special to have a phone call from him, as someone I’ve always looked up to. It was very cool to be able to tell my wife and kids about it.

Sam Dempster thought his time to be a Tall Black had come and gone, but after winning the most improved player in the Sal’s NBL this year, he travelled to Japan for a preparation camp with the team.

With a huge volume of debris still floating under the surface posing a hazard to the light weight racing skiffs, a special crew of elite rowers was out on the water chipping in with Nel son Rowing Club’s efforts to clean up after the recent flooding. The coastal quad was crewed by world champion Lucy Spoors, Olympic gold medalist Michael Brake, Bibi Colgan, Olym pian Brook Robertson, and Sally Knight (not pictured). Brook says he was eager to come back to his hometown, bringing some of his Cambridge crewmates with him to help the clean-up crew, in between their practice for the World Coastal Rowing Championships in Wales in October.

Dempster reflects on ‘unreal’ Tall Blacks experience

“In all honesty, I thought at this point of my career, I kinda thought I was past it. So, it was just an honour and a privilege to be recognised for the effort I had put in this year.”

“Being selected caught me off guard to be honest, I got an email to say I was in the squad and then I got a phone call from Pero [Cameron], someone who I watched when I was young, watched his career as a Tall Black.

“I want to keep improving, keep getting better and [the Giants] had a heck of a season, so I defi nitely think that helped me to be recognised.”

For Sam Dempster, getting select ed to the Tall Blacks squad was a dream come true for the 32-yearold Samforward.sayshehad an “unreal” week in Japanese city of Atsugi with the men’s national team for a prepa ration camp and a friendly game against Japan. However, he made the personal decision to cut it short and re-unite with his wife and children in Nelson, with the region heavily impacted by flood Reflectinging. back on his time with the Tall Blacks squad, Sam says it was an emotional and “very spe cial experience”. “It was such an emotional ex perience when I got handed my singlet before the game, and then stepping foot onto the court and playing the friendly against Japan was amazing and is something I’ll never forget. “I just soaked it all up – soaked up the culture and getting to know the guys – and focused on being part of the team and doing whatever they needed me to do.”

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FCL Nelson Men produced a win from their last game of the season, beating Prices Waimea Ahurei 59-41. In the other result from NBS premier netball’s final round-robin game of the sea son, Jacks OPD beat Prices Waimea Pango 59-41, and Richmond F45’s game was deferred with Nelson Girls College senior A away for a Withtournament.games still to be played this week to determine seed ings, it’s unknown what the semi-final match-ups for Thursday will be, but Pric es Waimea Ahurei and Jacks OPD are the two front run ning teams who are expected to make the final. With both squads having significant absences, it was a close game between the Men and Ahurei, with the two teams neck and neck through the first 30 minutes. The Men were without their captain Jared Lock as well as Matt Davies and Ricky Fry, all unavailable, Ahurei were also missing their captain Shar Lowe along with key play ers Dayna Kerr and Kalyssa Rasmussen. While the Men had dominated throughout the season, being unbeaten, they were given a real test by Ahurei as they led by just two points at the halftime break. Ahurei were able to shut down the Men’s attacks, but as the energy levels started to fade, so did their spirit. The Men capitalised on the pace slowing down, with their height advantage around both offensive and defensive rims starting to make a difference. Ahurei coach Mandy Whit ing says they were getting smothered by the time the fi nal quarter rolled around.

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U15 rep Lucy Dawson scored 44 points in their final for Nayland and Nelson College’s James Matthews scored a massive 62 points in their Waimeafinal.College’s first XI hockey won their boy’s tournament after a penalty shootout against Nelson College in the final, while their first XI footballers had a “tough week” in Na pier at the premier nationals. Their senior A netballers finished fourth in WaimeaTimaru. also had a number of swimmers competing, with Sam Wilson winning the 100 and 200 butterfly for 16-year girls and Wil liam Seymour winning the 50 butterfly and 50 backstroke, finishing second in the 100 and 200 freestyle and the 100 backstroke, and earning bronze in the 100 butterfly for 16year Nelsonboys.College’s U14A rugby team had two losses to Mt Aspiring College and South Ota go High School; their U15 team finished sixth after losses to Shirley Boys, Kings and Marl borough Boys, having beaten Timaru Boys.

The Waimea senior A girls finished third and the boys second in Invercargill to earn them selves a spot at nationals, while their junior boys finished 13th and the girls 5th at their tournament at Saxtons Stadium. It was a fantastic performance from locals at the junior championships, with Nayland Col lege beating Rangiora 62-52 in the final, while Nelson Boys College beat Christs College in the boy’s final 97-95. Garin finished second in their A grade ju nior final against Ashburton College despite a 35-point performance from Elijah Inwood.

The first winter tournament week in three years saw high schoolers from around the re gion span out across New Zealand to compete in their chosen sports. Local basketball was on the up and up, with several schools having excellent performanc es in their respective tournaments.

“It seemed like every time we went to throw the ball, there was an arm there. It was the fourth quarter more so than the third. We had a tired men tality.” She says it had been difficult to find stand-ins who were comfortable matching up with the Men, but they fit ted into the team well. “It was a good thing that they had played for us before they went to uni. She says the team that played put up an effort that she was proud “Thereof.were patches that were really nice, and to be neck and neck at half time.” Men’s coach Rick Perry says it was unfortunate to be miss ing some of the key squad for their final game. “He’s (Jared) a driving force behind the team, and his per centages are massive. Having a player of his calibre missing is a big deal.”

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All levels of interest welcome. Meet Thursdays at Wakefield Com munity Hall, Supper Room. 10 Whitby Way, Wakefield. 9.30 – 12.00, $4 session tea/coffee provided contact Alison 5418822 WELLBY TALKING CAFÉ: 10am-11.30am Thursday 8th September, Nightingale Library, Tāhunanui. Wellby Talking Cafés are about so cial connection and finding out about groups, activities and services. www.wellby.org.nz 03 5467681. TAICHI IN RICHMOND: Thursdays 10am-11:30. Stillness, breath, movement. Quiet Heart Tai Chi, Holy Trinity Church, Dorset St. Donation. Contact Julie, email grannyjulie11@gmail.com Ph 027 646 3066. All welcome RICHMOND WELCOME GROUP Want to make new friends join a friendly group of people for coffee & a chat.10am on the 1st and 3rdThurs day of each month at Paragon Cafe Langdale Drive Richmond Ansley/Phillip 5410 350 RICHMOND CREATIVE FIBRE Meets at Birch wood Hall, Richmond Showgrounds. 9.30am 2nd, 3rd & 4th Thursdays of the month. Come & meet others who enjoy working with fibre. Phone 5443315 (Sandra).

SATURDAYS CAR BOOT MARKET Richmond Church of Christ , Darcy St Saturday 10 September 2022 9 am- 12pm . Sellers stalls after 7:30 am .$5 each. Anyone looking for books, dvd ,clothing, plants , BBQ & Chinese food plus more treats. Cancelled if Rain . Contact : Richard 0276180547 TASMAN NATIONAL ART AWARDS Mapua Community Hall Opening night/ awards an nounced; 1 October 7pm doors open, 7.30pm start Exhibition open; 2 October – 15 October Daily 9.30-am- 4.30pm. NELSON SOCIAL DANCE CLUB Annual ball, September 10, Club Waimea, 7:30pm - 11pm, Harmony Hunters. New dancers very welcome. Tickets $40 members, $50 non-members. Full supper. Phone Chris, 0211601358.

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FRIDAYS ELYSIUM WIDOW & WIDOWERS GROUP meeting for lunch at Club Waimea, Lower Queen St Friday 9th September at midday. Ph Margaret 027 2600 748

WAIMEA GARDEN GROUP Meets St Pauls ChurchHallBrightwater,September12, 6.45p.m.All Welcome Garden Visits, Speakers, Demonstrations etc. Enquires Phone 5418955 or 5423754.

MONDAYS FRESH FOCUS Continues Series 1: Success 19 September: Sandy Stephens. Victories and Fiascos: Stories of rural community development in Africa, Asia and Melanesia. Sandy will illustrate her talk with some of the stories arising from her involvement in rural development programmes. At the Elim Chris tian Centre. email: ffnelson2021@gmail.com

Good Crafternoon! Bring your craft project & work on it in the company of other crafters, Wednesdays, 12.30pm-2.00pm.. English Conversation for ESOL speakers with an experi enced & qualified ESOL teacher. 11.00am-12.00pm, every Friday via Zoom. Contact Karyn.mclintock@ tasman.govt.nz for Zoom access info. A JP (Justice of the Peace) is available to witness & sign your im portant documents at, everyWednesday, 11.30am12.30pm. Wellby Talking Cafe Enjoy a relaxed cuppa & connect with others who enjoy the same things at the, 1.30pm-3.00pm, Tuesday 12 April. Wriggle & Rhyme for 0-2 year olds - Come & ex plore music & songs, movement & rhythm, instru ments & stories with your child. 10.00am-10.30am, every Tuesday during term time. Storytime for 2-5 year olds - Join us for fun & exciting stories & songs.10am-10.30am, Wednesdays during term time. Dementia Friendly Library Group for peo ple living with Dementia – EveryTuesday, 10.30am11.30am, Constance Barnicoat room. Contact Debbie, ph: 543 8547, for more info. NELSONCITI ZENS ALLIANCE Meet our prospective councillors. Who will you vote for in the NCC elections in Octo ber? 6 September - Stoke Methodist Church -7pm, 8, 14, & 21 September – Sprig‘n Fern Hardy St. 7pm. NELSON WOODTURNING CLUB. Join us at our clubrooms for Turning, camaraderie & sharing of knowledge. New Learn to Turn classes starting soon. Ph or txt Allan for more information 021543345. ASTHMA? COPD? NELSON ASTHMA Phone your medical centre for a “Pulmonary Rehab course referral” or contact asthma. nel son@xtra.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 .

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WELLBYTalking Café: 1.30pm-3pmTuesday 13th September, Richmond Library.WellbyTalking Cafés are about social connection and finding out about groups, activities and services. www.wellby.org.nz 03 5467681. NELSON 50+TUESDAYWALKING GROUP September 13. Brightwater 2 Rivers. Meet at 10am at Snowden’s Bush, Brightwater. Phone Gwen 0221638714 or SallyW 021 02694610

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• By email to mayoralrelief@ncc.govt.nz.

Following months of community engagement, detailed feedback, and informative deliberations, Tasman District Council and Nelson City Council have now adopted the Nelson Tasman Future Development Strategy 2022 2052 (NTFDS). The strategy document was formally adopted at a joint council committee meeting held on August 29.

Tasman Biodiversity Strategy adopted

Indigenous biodiversity, the native flora and fauna of the region, is in crisis. We are losing species at an accelerating rate. Without guidance to provide integration and prioritisation, it is unlikely that ongoing loss and degradation will be slowed, let alone reversed.

• By mail to Nelson City Council, PO Box 645, Nelson 7040. Freepost 76919. Hard copies are also available at all our service centres.

Late 2019 saw the Strategy development underway.

The next step of this process is to work with all motivated parties to develop plans of action to implement the Strategy, including how and when they plan to contribute to its implementation.

• By dropping it into any of our service centres.

COUNCIL HUI

Regulatory Committee Thursday 8 September, 9.30 am Nelson-Tasman Regional Landfill Business Unit Friday 9 September, 9.30 am Golden Bay Community Board Tuesday 13 September, 9.30 am Golden Bay Rec Park Management Committee Wednesday 14 September, 9.30 am. No public forum

Join us and Step into Spring

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Why not put together a tour of historical sites in a neighbourhood, a nature ramble, or walks especially for children or families? Walks can range from casual strolls around the streets to adventurous hill climbs and hikes. If you would like your walk to be included in the festival programme, visit tasman.govt.nz/events to fill out an expression of interest form.

The strategy also provides Councils with an evidence base to inform reviews and changes to resource management plans and facilitate the next round of infrastructure strategies and long-term plans.

As well as the invaluable input from Nelson and Tasman residents throughout the process, we also wish to recognise the contribution and value of our staff, iwi, consultants and elected members in bringing this strategy together.

Keep up with the latest information

• Visit our website, tasman.govt.nz. Follow our Facebook page, facebook.com/ DownloadTasmanDistrictCouncil.theAntenno app from the app store on your mobile phone. Antenno is free and an easy way to get notifications straight to your phone about things affecting areas you are concerned about. You can save multiple areas such as your home, work and school. You can also use Antenno to send us a quick and easy report of any issues you spot around the District. Apply for the Mayoral Relief Fund

Community Awards Subcommittee Thursday 15 September, 9.00 am. No public forum Operations Committee Thursday 15 September, 9.30 am Audit and Risk Committee Friday 16 September, 1.30 pm. No public forum Motueka Community Board Tuesday 20 September, 4.00 pm

We are calling all community groups and passionate individuals to organise a walk or two for the festival in an area they feel passionate about.

Donations are welcome too If you wish to donate money to the Relief Fund, please use the Nelson City Council bank account: 03-0703-0325055-00 with the reference ‘Mayoral Relief Fund’. All donations are eligible for a donation tax credit.

The fund is open to Tasman District and Nelson City residents, ratepayers or business owners, and notfor-profit organisations who have suffered personal financial hardship because of the flood event that began on 17 August 2022.

The NTFDS 2022 2052 will come into effect on 19 September 2022. For more information, visit tasman.govt.nz/fds.

Future Development Strategy adopted

To apply, fill in the form on our website at tasman.govt.nz/mayoral-relief-fund and return it either:

A three-yearly review of the NTFDS and ongoing monitoring of development will help both Councils evaluate how fast our urban areas are growing and whether there is a need to speed up or slow down the zoning and servicing of land in response to demand. Tasman Mayor Tim King said the significant amount of input and feedback from the public, including 568 submissions, offered a number of diverse and thorough opinions for consideration.

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Be part of a new initiative that promotes the benefits of walking for wellbeing and provides an opportunity for people to connect with each other and the environment, called Step into Spring.

“Our plans are always improved by the feedback we get from our community. Thank you for playing your part in creating this strategy and we look forward to seeing these outcomes come to fruition.”

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Are you looking for specific information such as road closures? Visit tasman.govt.nz/road-conditions for two interactive maps. The first one is a Council map which shows the road closures and conditions of all our local roads, and the second is a Waka Kotahi map showing the conditions and closures of the state highways.

A lot has happened in our region recently, and one question you may find yourself asking, is where can I find the latest information?

The NTFDS is a 30-year high-level strategic plan that outlines areas in our region where there is potential for future housing and business growth. This now provides a valuable guide for decision making that will benefit current residents and those who choose to live in Nelson and Tasman in the years ahead.

We’re joining Health Action Trust, Top of the South Neighbourhood Support, Te Whatu Ora Nelson Marlborough, and Nelson City Council to put together a festival of safe, guided walks that will be hosted across Nelson Tasman throughout October. They will cover a range of themes and purposes catering for different abilities and interests.

Road closure information

During the preparation of the Tasman-Nelson Regional Pest Management Plan, the lack of an agreed strategy guiding biosecurity and biodiversity activity became apparent and the preparation of a Biodiversity Strategy started.

A governance group comprising Councillors and representatives of iwi chairs was established to oversee the project. The governance group sought nominations and appointed members to an independent working group covering a range of expertise and broadly representative of landowners, relevant agencies and groups, sectors and the broader Supportedcommunity.byanindependent facilitator, the working group worked with the community to develop a non-regulatory, high-level strategy through a consensus process.

It was recognised early in the process that the breadth of the activity needed to reverse biodiversity decline would be beyond the Council alone to achieve. For the Strategy to be successful it would need as many individuals, agencies and groups working together as possible. Therefore, a hearts and minds approach was adopted.

At Orange, meetings will take place in person and via Zoom. Public forum presenters can speak in person if they wear a mask, follow one-metre distancing, and attend one at a time. Visit tasman.govt.nz/meetings-calendar for details and the Zoom link.

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Putting shoes on our young people or email: walkwithusnz@gmail.com

To purchase tickets call: Helen Ruston 027 561 5973, or available at Haven Real Estate office, McGlashen Rd, Richmond.

Host Families Required

Scott Haines Principal www.waimea.school.nz (doors open 6pm) AT WAIMEA OLD BOYS CLUBROOMS (Jubilee Park) GLADSTONE RD, RICHMOND $ 30

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If you are a caring, supportive and understanding family who would like to share your home with a young person from a different culture, we would love to hear from you. Please contact the Waimea College International Department for further information. Email: inspire@waimea.school.nz

Married at the Prebyterian Church, Ngaio, Wellington.

with special guest Wyatt Crockett Cash/Eftpos bar available Nibbles & Canapes

Passed away peacefully on Friday, 26/08/2022. Will be sadly missed by many. As Barry wished a private cremation has been held. DEATH Notice is hereby given that the ANNUALMEETINGGENERAL of Stoke Community Centre Incorporated will be held at the CommunityGreenmeadowsCentre, 491 Main Road, Stoke on Monday 26 September 2022, at 3pm. Special Business - Pursuant to Rule 27 of the Stoke Community Centre Incorporated constitution, members are asked to pass the following resolution: “That the minimum number of Trustees be reduced from eight to six”. AGM BICKMOREMoraig

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Email: Website:info@tasman.govt.nztasman.govt.nzPhone: 03 543 8400

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We sadly announce the passing of Moraig on 17 August 2022. Loving and loved wife of Brian; Mum of Gina and Marina and sister of wishesFollowingMaree.Moraig’saprivatefamilyservicehasbeenheld. www.wrfs.co.nz DEATH

Loving Memories never die for our very special Mum who parted from us 42years ago this Sunday the 11th September 1980. You were the best Mum we could ever wish for and you are forever in our hearts. Your beautiful smile and Loving Face and are with us always. We miss you so much AlwaysMum. Loved

Passed away on the 29th of August 2022. Dearly loved mother of Kelvin and Brenda. Loved grandmother to Luke and Brooke. Great grandmother to Ryder. We are holding a memorial for Cynthia and Rex (who passed away in April) at the Gardens of the world chapel at 2pm Saturday the 10th of September. Keep communityyourinformed,tellusfirst Phone us on 544 9037 Waimea Weekly

Waimea College are seeking families in Richmond to host our International students.

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Tasman District Council advises that in some publications and on some websites two election candidates’ information appeared incorrectly. Moutere/Waimea candidate Dan Shallcrass had his name incorrectly spelt. Candidate Trindi Walker is standing in the Motueka Ward NOT the Waimea/Moutere Ward. The information has now been corrected and we apologise for any misunderstanding that may have been generated by these errors.

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Robin (nee Cooper) David Hall

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Richmond Rotary are seeking applications for the 2023 RYLA Course to be held in Christchurch from January 15th-20th. Applications close 20th November. If you are aged between 18-25yrs RYLA offers a unique opportunity to develop self-confidence and a wide range of personal skills, such as planning, personal organisation and public speaking that are important in any leadership role. Contact Richmond Rotary for further information: secretary@richmondrotary.org.nz www.D9999RYLAChch.org.nz

Walk with Us Trust TUESDAY 25 October 2022 6.30PM

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Bett, Nigel, Linda Carlene and all your Grand Children who never got to no you.

Scott Haines Principal Hostwww.waimea.school.nzFamiliesRequired

Loved son of easy,RememberingMargaret.youiswedoiteveryday.Missingyouisaheartache,itnevergoesaway.

Waimea College are seeking families in Richmond to host our International students.

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