Waimea Weekly - 8 March 2023

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College speaks out after ‘bullying’

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Waimea College principal Scott Haines has spoken out in support of his school after bullying claims emerged last week.

More than 30 families have come forward to share their stories of bullying and violence at Waimea College, says the father of a student seen being punched by a fellow student outside the school toilets last month.

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Mike Harvey says his 14-year-old son was excited to start the school year, but he soon began to notice changes in his demeanour.

“He was walking pretty tall at the start of the year, then I noticed he was getting distressed when his phone blinged. I found out he had been

bullied a bit online, it was quite serious they were threatening to kill him,” Mike says. He then became aware of a video of his son being punched in the head repeatedly by a fellow student. He took to Facebook to share how proud he was of his son for coming forward and says it’s started a discussion around a culture of bullying at the college.

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Double-feature provides ‘off the charts’ Speedway action

JODY SCOTT

Milestone Homes Top of the South Speedway ran a huge double-feature over the weekend. The Trinder’s Engineering South Island Stock car title and Hydralink “War of the Wings” were off the charts as the action was non-stop all night.

The Stock cars usually build towards

an epic final heat but they were bashing and crashing from the very start.

Defending champion Braydon Lennon was the first casualty, taken out in the very first lap.

The hits kept on coming with plenty of cars ending up broken on the infield. The hitting slowed in heat 2, apart from Lennon being targeted once again.

The final heat was an absolute doozy

with Canterbury’s Alex Rondel sent high up the wall, snapping a pole clean in half,.

Troy Cleveland from Blenheim was another who was caught by local driver Riley Eathorne and sent into the wall and up and over. Only 14 of the 29 cars finished the final race.

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Canterbury’s Alex Rondel sent high up the wall.

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College speaks out after ‘bullying’

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Since posting the video, it has gone across New Zealand, prompting the mother of the one hitting his son, to reach out to him.

Another video also surfaced online of a 14-year-old being surrounded by around 30 people in the field at the College before being punched by an older boy.

“I think the school have failed catastrophically,” Mike says. “They’ve failed my son; they’ve failed the perpetrator. He is not all bad. Not like some of the people I’ve met before.

“He’s not a lost cause, he’s just been allowed to take control. He’s a product of the environment that we’ve created for them,” Mike says of the perpetrator.

“I believe they [the school] have

become so ineffective as a group; they don’t actually know what to do next. The school has lost its way.”

However, Waimea College principal Scott Haines, who was overseas at the time the video hit the internet, says he is comfortable with how the school managed the incident, in a multi-faceted way. The student was stood down for two days, and Scott says there has been involvement from other agencies including police and the Ministry of Education.

“They are serious incidents that warrant a serious response,” he says.

When asked if a two-day standdown was classed as a serious response, he responded that it was part of a wider approach.

“It’s important to look at this in totality.”

He says the start of this year has been a challenge, particularly in the junior school, which has taken some time to settle.

“One incident like this is too many and one student feeling unsafe at school is not ok.”

He says the culture at Waimea College is generally positive and very healthy.

“I’m not seeking to minimize these incidents at all. I’ve been very proud of the culture of the school. What upsets me is I very much feel for the parents at the centre, I feel for the kids and I feel for the staff who are working hard for the students.

“It’s very distressing for me. I pour my heart and soul into Waimea College every day. I’m very proud of the college, but I’m not proud of this behaviour.

“This is not on.”

Scott Haines

Nelson MP Rachel Boyack says that the incidents at Waimea College were concerning, but that it didn’t reflect her experience of the school’s culture.

“I have visited Waimea College on many occasions as the local MP and have always found it to

be a warm and inclusive school, with excellent leadership.”

“It is clear though that two serious incidents have occurred, and I am working alongside the school and the Ministry of Education to support them with their response.”

“I am very grateful to the local Ministry of Education staff who have made themselves available to speak directly with parents. I have spoken with some of the parents, and encourage any parents to contact the school, or myself if they want to discuss their concerns.

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Locals oppose 5G plans for Wakefield

JO KENT

Opposition is brewing to Vodafone’s plans to install a 5G tower in Wakefield.

Vodafone are planning to install the tower in the road reserve adjacent to council land at Pigeon Valley Road between McGazzaland bike park and Wakefield Fire Station and opposite residents’ housing.

Julian Eggers, chair of the Wakefield Community Council, says locals are planning on coming together to oppose the plans based on poor location choice and safety concerns.

One resident who wishes to remain unnamed says, “Regardless of how safe they say cellphone towers are, I don’t think it’s the sort of thing we want right by where all our kids play and a lot of us live.”

Shannen Wagstaff, who lives opposite the proposed site, has functional neurological disorder (FND), and says that if the construction of the tower goes ahead, she may be forced to move home. “Our property is 12 metres away from the proposed site and the constant buzzing noise omitted from the tower could trigger a non-epilectic seizure due to my hypersensitivity.

“I can only be in close proximity to these towers for minimal amounts of time before I get trig-

gered.”

Having previously lived near a tower, Shannen is aware of what could happen if the noise triggers an episode, including difficulty speaking, full body seizures, tremors, and paralysis for hours on end.

“Should the construction of this tower go ahead, due to the harm this can cause my health, I would be forced to sell my property and upheave my family from a supportive community, school and family.”

She’s since set up a petition on Change.org which had 304 signatures at the timr of going to print.

Head of external affairs for Fortysouth, which has recently bought all the Vodafone cell sites in New Zealand, Lisa Mulitalo, says the company acknowledges people

would prefer for cell site infrastructure to be built in out-ofsight or remote locations.

She says the new 4 and 5G technology required to power cell sites means telecommunications providers need to have cell sites closer to the user.

“This is why building cell sites for urban users on hills or away from residential housing is no longer an option.”

Roading engineers at Tasman District Council reviewed the plans for the Pigeon Valley Road site and gave the green light from roading perspective, and a controlled activity consent application has now been lodged.

The surrounding land is zoned rural which allows poles up to 25m under National Environmental Standards for Telecommunications Facilities and district plan in this location.

“Fortysouth explored several locations but were limited due to planning rules about height restrictions,” Lisa says.

“Two other suitable locations were considered –one on private land and a second option on a slip road in front of the bowling club.”

A subsequent site visit

confirmed insufficient space for a cell site.

including those used by mobile phones, radio, Wi-Fi and televisions are non-ionizing waves. “This means they don’t have the power to alter the structure of a human cell.

“5G, like all other mobile technologies such as 3G and 4G, operates well within the safety limits set out by international Electro Magnetic Fields exposure guidelines to deliver protection for everyone against health risks.”

Lisa says the health and safety of communities is an absolute priority. All radio frequency fields,

Lisa says that once the tower was put up, Shannen could approach Fortysouth to monitor the noise levels.

Shannen Wagstaff

...they don’t have the power to alter the structure of a human cell.

Lisa Mulitalo

Frustrated lunch visitor hits support worker over head

TRACY NEAL

When he couldn’t have a helping of lamb, Gavin Robert Temiha hit a support worker over the head with a shopping bag which contained a bottle of milk, before hitting him again in the face with a closed fist.

Temiha initially faced a charge of assault with a weapon, which was changed to an assault charge to which he pleaded guilty in the Nelson District Court on Monday, along with another charge of common assault.

Temiha was at a centre which advocates for men’s wellbeing, the Nelson Male Room, last December when he assaulted the support worker.

The police said it happened at around lunchtime on December 12 last year, when he tried to take food that was for everyone.

Temiha’s lawyer Steven Zindel said it was leftover lamb he

claimed to have been told by the supervisor he could have, but the person he assaulted was not that particular supervisor.

“He was frustrated and had also been drinking,” said Zindel, who noted Temiha had since apologised and had been trespassed from the Male Room, where he had now burned his bridges.

The Male Room works closely with men in the Nelson community who are survivors of physical and emotional abuse, to ensure they have access to a

Nelmac Kūmānu swoops in to help trapped gull

KATE RUSSELL

sustainable national network of appropriate high-quality support services.

The police told the court today that when Temiha was told he couldn’t have the food he reacted by swinging the shopping bag of groceries at the victim, hitting him in the head. He then hit him in the side of the face with a closed fist. Temiha was then removed from the premises, and trespassed. Judge Jo Rielly said that given the circumstances and “common attitudes to the wonderful people” who ran the Male Room, she remanded Temiha for restorative justice, to appear in court again next month.

A black-backed gull drew plenty of attention on Friday morning after it got trapped on a streetlight.

The gull was hanging upside down from one of its legs off a streetlight on Saxton Rd, near the Orphanage Stream bridge, but was swiftly rescued by Nelmac Kūmānu.

A spokesperson from Kūmānu

Environmental says staff arrived at the scene quickly and set up traffic management, prior to deploying one of the arboriculture teams elevated work platforms.

“Once near the streetlight, an ecologist was able to safely cover and release the gull’s foot prior to transporting it to the vet for a check-up.”

Unfortunately, the vet check found the gull had suffered a hip dislocation and subsequent nerve damage due to the time suspended upside down and had to be euthanised.

The spokesperson says this isn’t

the first time they have been called to attend to a trapped bird and they are “well prepared” for such rescues.

“While the outcome on this occasion was disappointing and ultimately unsuccessful, it was heartwarming to see the number of people that were concerned for this gull’s welfare.”

Nelson City Council’s group manager infrastructure, Alec Louverdis, says their customer service teams received “numerous” calls on Friday morning from concerned members of the public.

“Staff contacted Nelmac and Powertech to assist in the rescue but stood down Powertech once they heard that Nelmac were on the scene,” he says.

“We’re very sorry to hear that despite everyone’s efforts the bird didn’t make it. Thank you to the teams at Nelmac and Kūmānu for their work to help this distressed animal.”

The black-backed gull was removed from a streetlight in Stoke on Friday morning but sadly did not survive the ordeal. Photo: Supplied.

Locals vent anger at attack on Berryfield eels

ANNE HARDIE

The popular eels beneath the Berryfield Bridge in Richmond have been attacked, leaving locals shocked and rallying to their aid.

Leah Gibson took her young children to visit the eels last week and was met by the gruesome sight of a hacked dead eel and another that was still alive but badly injured.

“One of the big eels was headless and one of the other ones had about three-quarters of the head cut off and had what looked like it’s brains hanging out.” The stream is usually teeming with eels under the bridge and Leah says she could see the tails of the others poking out, but they were very still compared with the usual activity at the site.

“Animal cruelty in my book is messed up,” Leah says. There should be a sign there saying cruelty will be reported.”

SPCA says that although it is legal to kill eels, wilful or reckless ill-treatment of wild animals, including eels, is an offence.

National inspectorate manager

Alan Wilson says it is saddening to hear about the attack on the eels. He says eels are recognised as sentient animals under the Animal Welfare Act 1999 and are

capable of experiencing pain and distress. He says humans have a duty to ensure eels are treated as humanely as possible. The association has no contact details of the people allegedly involved in the incident and, until it does, can not progress an investigation or refer it to the police. He encourages anyone with information to contact SPCA.

Leah says the site is very public and the community may need to have volunteers who regularly check the eels to try and keep them safe.

“The more eyes the better.”

Locals have also vented their anger and horror at the cruelty inflicted on the eels through their community Facebook page, with some witnessing teenage girls at-

tacking the eels.

Tasman District Council’s environmental educator Prashanti Lovegrove says signs are being created and are now with a graphic artist, but concedes they will probably not change the behaviour of young people intent on doing harm. She has spoken with a water ecologist at the council who says the cruel behaviour

seen at the Berryfields Bridge stream is unfortunately common within that age group.

Prashanti has been reaching out to local schools to suggest ways of educating students about waterways and the creatures that live there. Richmond Primary School has responded with plans to take groups of students to the area to study freshwater ecosystems. She says it is about building empathy and understanding at a young age, especially in urban schools. On the plus side, she says the threat to the eels is bringing the community together to protect them.

“The wider community is coming together and it’s really great to see people advocating for these fish. As these incidences happen, the wider community may realise it’s up to some of them to take action. But you have to be quite brave and quite a strong adult to stand up to some of these people.” Prashanti says the eels are either shortfin or longfin – it is difficult to tell when they are young – and have naturally made their way up the stream. Shortfin eels are common and can live for up to 30 years, while the longfin eels are endemic to New Zealand, are at risk of declining and can live for 100 years.

Prashanti Lovegrove has the designs for signs to be erected by the stream.

Photo: Anne Hardie.

Cycling the world led to Richmond restaurant

ANNE HARDIE

Cherif El Bakkali spent four years wandering the world on his bicycle and was often fed by families with little food but always willing to share. Food connected people and so, when he ended up living in Nelson, he set up a pizza cart to connect with people in an affordable way. A year on, he is about to open the doors of his new restaurant at Richmond’s Berryfields Crossing and has plans for fundraising nights so he can give vouchers to those who cannot afford to eat at a restaurant.

Born in Morocco and raised in the small Italian town of Sassuolo, Cherif

carried out volunteer work with refugees displaced from Afghanistan, Syria and Turkey, organising clothing for the children living in tents. As much as he helped families, he says he received much more than he gave, in appreciation from those with so little. By his mid-20s he was looking for freedom from a society that was increasingly materialistic and set off on his bicycle, peddling his way through the Balkan route to Asia, the length of Africa, then India to Southeast Asia. By the end of that journey he had biked his way through 35 countries and “met a lot of beautiful people and their cultures and eaten a lot of different food”.

For the most part, he was hosted by families along the way who usually approached “this crazy guy” on a bike to offer him food and often a bed for the

night. “People just want to give and show how kind they can be. I really believe in humanity.” One family that had a profound effect on him was in Tajikistan where he was biking along the second-highest road in the world. “I was reaching the top by the border and there was this family with a small baby just born, living in the middle of nowhere. And they offered me a small amount of the food they were having. They had nothing, but they gave me what they could.”

Six years ago he picked the bike up and headed to New Zealand where he planned to spend some time earning money. Love kept him in Nelson and today he has a two-year-old son, Milo, and 14-year-old step-daughter, Ava. A little over a year ago he opened Elba’s Pazza Pizza which has operated from Kirby Lane. Now he is completing the finishing touches to his new venture, Eat Italy Ristorante Pizzeria. He intends to look at fundraising nights to raise funds for community groups to distribute, possibly in the form of vouchers to people who cannot afford to dine out. “You can’t always just receive. You need to give as well. Nowadays people are often selfish and thinking about themselves.”

Despite that, he sees the “positive souls” who are the same as people all around the world and simply want human connections and have a willingness to share.

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Cherif El Bakkali and his son Milo, 2, in the restaurant where food will connect people. Photo: Anne Hardie.

Families paying more to bus students to out-of-zone schools

ANNE HARDIE

Wakefield parents who bus their children to secondary schools in Nelson will soon have to pay up to $50 per student each week to get them to school.

The Ministry of Education covers the cost of bussing students to and from school within its transport eligibility zone, which is usually the closest school. For Tasman secondary students, the closest school is Waimea College.

However, families choosing to send students to Nayland and Nelson colleges have to put them on a commercial bus.

Nelson Coachlines operates the services for students going to other schools.

In a letter to parents, it said it had been a challenge maintaining the sustainability of the services on a commercial basis.

The buses are not part of the public transport system and need to be financially self-supporting. That has forced it to increase prices from the beginning of next term.

For Wakefield parents, that will be an increase from $4.50 for a one-way fare to $7 and a return trip will be $10.

has no gripe with Nelson Coachlines which she says has to run a business, but she would like to see the Ministry of Education provide funding for all students to their nearest school.

She says students used to be able to get to Waimea College on school buses for free, where they can then pay about $1.20 for a bus to Nayland and Nelson colleges. But students going to out-of-zone schools can no longer use the school buses.

“I understand every child has free transport to their closest school, so they should have free transport to Richmond.”

In three years she will have three kids at college.

That will be $150 per week to get them to school.

She says there are families facing that now.

Other families already bring their kids from further out, such as Tapawera, to get on the bus for Nayland College and Nelson College.

“It’s totally unaffordable,” she says.

“I’m sure there’re parents who have kids staying home sometimes because they can’t pay for the bus.”

The Ministry of Education has three criteria that must be met to

qualify for school transport assistance.

Students must attend their closest state or state-integrated school, secondary students must live at least 4.8km from the school and there must be no suitable public transport option.

In a statement, group manager for school transport James Mef-

fan says caregivers have the right to choose where they enrol their children. However, the eligibility criteria for school transport assistance is intended to ensure the ongoing viability and integrity of local schooling networks by supporting students to attend their closest school.

He says this helps to prevent inefficiencies in the network due to excess demand at some schools and surplus capacity at others.

Kim says parents choose outof-zone schools for a variety of reasons and that, for her family, a girls-only school with smaller class sizes was the best fit.

She says the bus is about twothirds full when it leaves Wakefield and is full by the time it gets to Richmond, where a large number of students transfer to buses to Nelson.

Many students have sports and after-school activities.

Kim says parents already have the cost of getting them home after that.

One-way travel is one of the challenges for Nelson Coachlines.

It noted more self-driving by students with friends, one-way travel, casual travel and car-pooling in recent times, with one-way and casual travel having the biggest impact on the service.

It said the business operated the service throughout the Covid-19 period at a cost to itself and kept the costs down as much as possible.

Now in inflationary times, it has had to review the fare structure and pass on reasonable cost increases.

Wakefield parent Kim Salmon

Parents want funding for all students to their nearest school. Photo: Anne Hardie.

‘Bond’ boat a winner

The James Bond boat driven by actor Roger Moore in the film ‘Moonraker’ won the Jens Hansen Cup for Best Vessel Overall at the annual NZ Antique & Classic Boat Show held at Lake Rotoiti in the Nelson Lakes National Park over the weekend.

The 16’ ski-boat with its impressive gold metallic finish was made in the USA and was one of six boats used in filming the movie in UK back in 1979.

The owner, Peter Carrington from Anakiwa, bought the boat from the film company in 1980 and went on to produce the same type of craft at one of the UK’s biggest boat companies.

“It was just such a great story,” said boat show judge Ashley Johnson. “Peter was living in Florida, bought the boat and took it to the UK, then brought it out to New Zealand when he emigrated here. It’s pretty amazing to have a James Bond boat and use it down the Sounds as a family runabout.”

Another notable win was the Eventiac award for the best themed display, which

went to a trio of impeccable American powerboats from the 1960s, all three built in Milwaukee, Michigan, two with mahogany finish and one pulled from the production line and finished in blue-grey. Demonstrating the huge variety of boats on show, the Ron Culley Trophy for the best steamboat went to a kauri clinker, Tui, built in 1910 and restored in the 1990s by owners Reece & Johanna Cobb of Auckland; while Gary Thomlinson of Geraldine won the innovation award in his two-metre bathtub, which cruised on its foils to second place in the

Seagull outboard race. Referring to the zany aspect that’s a hallmark of the show, founder and organiser Pete Rainey said: “Long may the spontaneity and craziness continue - foiling bathtubs forever!”

He said, in a time of increasing use of Artificial Intelligence, he wanted to applaud the boat owners for joining a movement that was ‘the antithesis of AI’: “A movement that celebrates great design, cherishes old techniques, helps to uncover our heritage, and at the same time gives us and a lot of other people a whole lot of fun and enjoyment.”

Over 170 local children have been kitted out with brand-new school supplies through the Helping Families Back to School project in collaboration with NBS. Branch manager for NBS in Richmond, Brent Williams, says the community is at the heart of the financial service provider’s core values, so this was the perfect way to give back. “With rising interest rates and inflation, more and more people are struggling. By donating $5000 to such a great organisation, we’ve managed to support so many families at a time when finances are already stretched.” Founder for Helping Families, Kristy Rowe, says cash donations are invaluable, and with additional help from The Warehouse Richmond they were able to give those kids the best start to their school year. “And as of 8 March, we’ll be open Tuesday, Wednesday and Friday from 10am to 1pm, so people will have even more access to our services,” Kristy says.

Photo: Jo Kent.

Antique boats took to Lake Rotoiti on the weekend. Photo: Supplied.

Fruit and veggie exchange taking off

KATE RUSSELL

When life gives you nashi pears, create a fruit and veggie swap-andsell group.

That was the mindset of Louise Monge-Grassi after she picked 150 kilos of nashi off her 15-metre-tall tree and didn’t know what to do with them.

The ‘Nelson/Tasman fruit and veggie excess sales’ Facebook page was created just over two weeks ago and already has more than 1000 members.

People who have an excess of fruit or veggies in their garden can join the group and sell or swap them for something they need.

“It works out well,” says Louise. “I sold my nashis ridiculously cheap, mainly just to pay for petrol for deliveries and then I picked up some passionfruit off there.”

Cherry tomatoes, mandarins, pumpkins, figs, cucumbers, and

lemons are some of the things people have been able to sell or swap.

“And there are only so many courgettes a family can eat,” says Louise.

She says that with the soaring costs of fruit and veggies in supermarkets, the page is a way for people to get some cheap produce that would otherwise be going to waste.

“Also, there is stuff that grows well in our garden, but other people do not have the room or the time to do it. This time of year is a fantastic time for produce,” she says.

“I hate seeing food wasted, so it makes sense - and it’s making some nice connections along the way.”

Louise is now trying to get rid of an abundance of pears and is happy to pick buckets to give away for free if people can pay a $5 bucket/ delivery charge.

“No one is out to make a million bucks, we’re just trying to make it a bit easier for everybody.”

Louise Monge-Grassi, with 17-month-old Mateo, and Daisy the dog with some of their pears that they are selling/swapping.

Photo: Kate Russell.

International Women’s Day

March 8 is all about women – it’s International Women’s Day. Imagine a gender equal world. A world free of bias, stereotypes and discrimination. A world that’s diverse, equitable, and inclusive. A world where difference is valued and celebrated. Together we can forge women’s equality. Celebrate women’s achievement. Raise awareness against bias. Take action for equality. International Women’s Day is aimed at emphasizing on unity, equality and advocacy – in a global environment where the differences and injustices between women and men are as great as ever. From grassroots activism to worldwide action, we are entering an exciting period of history where the world expects balance. Whether deliberate or unconscious, bias makes it difficult for women to move ahead. Knowing that bias exists isn’t enough, action is needed to level the playing field. Also, time to reflect on progress made, to call for change and to celebrate acts of courage and deter-

mination by ordinary women who have played an extraordinary role in the history of their countries and communities.

Are you in? Will you actively call out gender bias, discrimination and stereotyping each time you see it? Will you help break the bias? Girls, women, wives, mothers, empowerment is a way forward for to celebrate this event. Hats off and wishing this day to all women for their contribution and perseverance hard work.

Neelz Singh

Harvest underway

Also severe shortages in hospo but no let-up on visas for people who want to work.

East St

Filling a gap in our gold mining industry

That’s awesome, Mike. Congratulations on the publication.

Christine Brown

Rainbow Rogaine

March 12, 9am

Rainbow Ski Area

In teams of 2 or more people, each team is given maps with about 40-checkpoints on it. In 3 hours, teams must visit as many checkpoints as they can. www.wickedrogaines.nz

Playcentre Open Week

March 6-10, 9.30-11.30am

Nelson Tasman Playcentres

Playcentres across Nelson Tasman rare inviting whānau with tamariki aged 0-6 years to come along for a free visit during Playcentre Open Week.

Boulder Bank Walk 2023

Sunday 12 March

You will be transported by bus to the start of the 9 km walk. Please meet at Styx Wharf in time for the bus to depart at 8am

Nelson’s own Treasure Island contestant

Represent.

Rachel Dawn Mcrae

Congratulations.

Eunice Barnes

Team Avaya claim top prize in GODZONE

Well done team, thank you for your dedication to sport.

Diane Higgins

Wonderful! What a class act!!

Robynne Harvey

Awesome.

James Duncan

You are an amazing group with

an extraordinary leader - through preparation, experience, courage and with a dash of craziness you have achieved an extraordinary level of success. Well done!

Trish Gargiulo

Tasman artist takes top spot in international competition

Congratulations, Lucy. Such a fantastic achievement. Well done.

Jo Nelson

Congratulations Lucy and Aria....a great achievement.

Mary Daubney

Congratulations, Lucy.

Liz Mclean

Congratulations.

Joan Carmody

Just a thought...

MARTIN SUNGCHEL OH

Nelson Tasman Methodist Parish

God’s steadfast love is a source of comfort and strength for many people. But how do we know when it is surrounding us? For many people of faith, they may feel that God’s steadfast love surrounds them when they experience feelings of peace, comfort, and joy in their lives, even during difficult times. They may also see evidence of God’s love in the kindness and compassion of others, in the beauty of nature, and in moments of profound connection with loved ones and community.

Others may experience God’s

steadfast love through prayer, meditation, or spiritual practices that help them connect with a sense of divine presence and guidance. Ultimately, the experience of feeling God’s steadfast love is deeply personal and can vary from person to person. It may involve a sense of inner knowing, a feeling of being held and supported, or a profound sense of gratitude and awe for the mysteries of life.

If you are seeking to connect with this experience of God’s love, it may be helpful to engage in practices that cultivate a sense of openness and receptivity, such as prayer, meditation, or spending time in nature.

Local History

George Talbot – Richmond’s first mayor

ROBYN PARKES

George Talbot with his new wife Frances, nee Cox, came to Nelson from Dorset, England, arriving in February 1858 in the ship ‘Cresswell’.

The couple had 10 children with their first born just three months after their arrival.

After settling in Richmond George entered into a business partnership with Thomas Hodder, running a large two-storied general store and drapery that sat on the southeast corner of Gladstone Road and Queen Street until 1872 when the partnership was dissolved.

In the same year George put out a tender for the construction of a house in Richmond.

Known as Dorset Place during the Talbots’ tenure, the two-storied, 16-room timber house was designed in the characteristic carpenter gothic style, with steep ga-

bles and decorative bargeboards. The grounds were laid out with trees and flowering shrubs, with orchard, flower and vegetable gardens, along with a tennis court, stable, coach-house and workshop.

It was named after the English county of Dorset from which both George and Frances hailed.

George became a prominent man in public affairs, both in Richmond and the wider district.

So much so that it was only verbalised after his death just how much the community owed to him for his contribution to the district.

The list of his public service is impressive:

For some years he occupied a seat on the old Waimea Road Board, the Richmond Road Board and the Richmond Town Board, 35 years member of Richmond School Committee and more than 20 years as chairman, 10

years on the Hospital and Charitable Aid Board, member of the Nelson Education Board under the Provincial Government, 17 years member of the Nelson Education Board under the Colonial Government and 12 years as chairman, 7 years member of Victoria College Council, sat on the Rocks Road Committee and on the Nelson Harbour Board

from its inception, 38 years as a superintendent of a Sunday School and a very active member of the Agricultural and Pastoral Association, being treasurer of that body also for a long period, attended monthly meetings of the magistrate’s in the Waimea for about 20 years, being chairman for several years, and was also for many years as a Justice of the Peace. Such a record is truly worthy of the highest praise.

On Richmond being made a borough George was elected its first mayor, and was re-elected twelve times unopposed, holding the position for 13 years before retiring in 1907. In his closing speech he spoke that the Council had always striven to do their best for the township and its people, and that there had never been any selfish interests involved. Councillor Croucher responded on behalf of the Council concerning the measure of success that had

been achieved, and of the careful and painstaking manner in which His Worship the Mayor had guided the affairs of the borough. George’s public life was characterised by ability and broad mindedness, and kindly attitude towards those who may have disagreed with him that enabled him to discharge his duties without sacrificing either friendships or principles.

In his private life his virtues were those of a kindly Christian gentleman who was esteemed by all who came into contact with him.

In early August 1907 George and Frances celebrated their golden wedding anniversary and were presented with a silver tea and coffee service and a salver, but tragedy struck only 20 days later when Frances died from influenza. George died four years later on the 3rd of February 1911 and was buried beside Frances in Richmond cemetery.

Paddling across Tasman Bay ‘too easy’

JACK MALCOLM

Britt Spencer was at the beach one day when she got the bright idea to paddle from Tāhunanui to Kaiteriteri. What had started as a conversation with her friend about paddling the 33km on a surf ski (sea kayak) quickly morphed into how she could make it even more of a challenge.

“I told her it sounded a wee bit too easy, and I said, ‘I should do it on a rescue board’.”

From that conversation on the beach, the 28-year-old has now set up a Give a Little to raise funds for the Nelson Surf Lifesaving Club as part of her paddle attempt. Aiming to raise $1000 for every kilometre paddled, she says the idea to incorporate fundraising for the club was a natural fit.

As a member of the local 24/7 search and rescue squad, an active lifeguard, patrol captain and competitor for the club, she knows how important they are to the community.

“I know first-hand how important it is and a lot of what we do is behind the scenes. The money raised will help us to continue to save lives.”

Donations will go directly to the

club to support the 24/7 Search and Rescue squad, athletes, and the clubhouse development project.

Taking off bright and early at a 7.20am sunrise from Tāhunanui on Saturday March 11 she expects to take anywhere between seven and 10 hours to reach the finish line.

“In the first half (of the paddle), there’ll be no wind, but I’ll be against the current in the early morning,” Britt says.

“When the tide switches, it’ll be pushing me along a little bit, but when the wind chops up (the waves). . . that’s the hardest to battle.”

Having done several long paddles

Britt Spencer’s decision to paddle 33km from Tāhunanui to Kaiteriteri was made on a whim, but being a strength and conditioning coach, she “loves a good challenge”.

where she felt “really good” Britt has now started tapering off her training in the final week before she sets off.

“I’ve done quite a lot in the last six months. I’ve been stepping up the volume ... I did 25km, and it was really good. I was going at 5.2kmh ... (which is) a wee bit faster than I thought I would be going.”

Last weekend, Britt was still out in the water for a small 15km paddle, where they also planned to refine their transitions of getting food and water off the support boat. As a strength and conditioning coach, she says she loves to see what her body is capable of and the challenge acted as a great way to also raise money.

Photo: Jack Malcolm.

YOUR HOME AND GARDEN Guide

Delivering quality garden design, services and supplies

The team at Tim’s Garden are the region’s leading organic garden and landscaping specialists. A keen gardener since childhood and making a positive impact in Nelson since 2016, owner Tim Morozgalski says being a part of the garden transformation process is what drives his passion for the business.

“A great design can impact everything from effective project delivery to overall customer satisfaction. We like to get things right, first time. The before and after is the best reminder of the impact we have on our customer’s home.” Providing garden design and landscape services, Tim says investing in your garden can be beneficial to your health.

“A well-landscaped garden can make such a positive impact on your well-being and the value of your home. We consider plant

placement, assess sunshine hours and land contours, access, and usage in how we plan and implement gardens.” Now is a great time to contact the team.

“The process can be as fast or as slow as you like but we are coming into colder months which makes for great planting conditions.”

Helping people get the best out of their garden, Tim’s Gar-

Specialising in eco-friendly architecture

den host regular workshops throughout the year. “Learn about how to transform food and garden waste into a resource you can use at our next event on March 25. We will also have events ranging from houseplant care to edibles, and rainwater harvesting. Follow us on social media or join our mailing list on our website for regular updates.”

YOUR HOME AND GARDEN Guide

Passionate about building decks

Born and bred in Nelson, owner of DECKS4U, Mike Cornelissen ,is passionate about quality carpentry, it shines through in the consistent attention to detail in his work. Learning his craft from ‘a legend’, Mike says that seven years as a deck specialist allows him and his team to fine tune their skills as qualified carpenters and constantly strive for perfection with every project. “We won’t build a project that is not suitable or appropriate for the situation. We are the region’s only genuine deck-building specialists that are all qualified at what we do.”

What is unique about your services, in comparison to others in the industry?

“DECKS4U have a full-time sales manager. Sarah’s job is to meet clients, design decks and deliver clients a full plan and

quote within a week. Our upfront service is second to none. Our three crews of trade-qualified carpenters follow on with the same level of service.”

Where do most of your enquiries come from?

“We often build decks on new houses and can do this via the building company or directly with clients. We also build a lot of new decks for existing houses. Some of these are for a new outdoor living space or the resurfacing an existing deck.”

What finishing options are there to choose from?

“Anything on the planet! We are basically a building company that specialises in decks. If you can imagine it, we can build it. We have built decks from plastic, pine, kwila, purple heart, garapa, vitex, eucalyptus, bamboo, and even recycled

old decking.”

Do you support your clients throughout the entire process to completion?

“Yes, we do. Our clients are dealing with a genuine family business that has more years of combined experience at building decks than anyone else in the Top of the South. Sarah, our sale manager, is my youngest daughter. Dan and Craig, our main carpenters, are part of

our ‘family’, who even come for Christmas dinner. We care for clients like they are part of our family throughout the process, we are always available for any questions, no matter how minor.”

Do you offer a warranty for your work?

“It is very rare that we need to go back to address any issues. If we ever get a call with a concern of any type, we certainly act on

it as quickly as possible and do what we can to rectify whatever the issue is.

We always use the best materials available, nothing is galvanized, always stainless steel. Our work complies with the NZ building code. I am also a licenced building practitioner and follow all rules and regulations.”

For any enquiries visit DECKS4U.CO.NZ

Your first choice for inspiration and practical advice

An award-winning team that offers the very best in interior and exterior decorating and design, owners of Guthrie Bowron Richmond, Trish and John Gray, are the ‘go-to’ people for inspiration and practical and helpful advice. Offering only the very best to their clients, John and Trish deal with local tradespeople, people building new homes, offices or baches, and others who are ready for a fresh look and renovating or redecorating their existing space. No matter the project, Trish and the team can create individual concepts from planning through to completion. “We provide free consultations both in-store and at the home.

“Based on your finalised plans we can ensure accurate pricing with no unexpected cost.” Stocking the largest range in the region, Guthrie Bowron Rich-

mond have access to the full spectrum of Dulux and Luxaflex products. “We can also tailor-make furnishing deals to suit every budget.” Passionate about interior design, many homes have benefited from Trish’s touch and creative flair. With a background in fashion, Trish finds joy in combining fashion, style, textures, and fabrics and pulls them together to create a fabulous bespoke look that clients enjoy every day. “I love it. I get excited and enthused for each and every client I work with.”

Highly trained, the team draw on their extensive backgrounds using colour, texture and design to enhance clients’ decorating projects. If you are building, renovating or redecorating and looking for inspiration and helpful advice, pop into Guthrie Bowron Richmond at 4 McGlashen Ave.

She just makes it so easy!

“When you build a new home there are so many decisions to make and you have to trust the advice you receive.

Trish instills confidence with her extensive knowledge of products and what will work best. She made our decision-making process easy and stress free. A couple of meetings, quick responses, good prices and... job done. Thanks, Trish.”

- Lauren

The right comfort and support for healthy sleep

As the sleep specialists, Bedpost Nelson make it their mission to provide a wide range of quality beds, mattresses, frames and bedroom furniture for their customers. Moving from the old site on Trafalgar Street to 62 St Vincent Street, the owners can now offer free parking right outside the store. “We welcome you to visit and take all the time you need to make the right choice.”

The bedding specialists take pride in focusing on their customers’ requirements rather than the products. “Our sleep specialists have years of experience and will help you ‘sleep test’ the perfect level of comfort - something to suit your needs, style and budget.

“Our customers tell us that they love our personal and knowledgeable service. We focus on providing choice, as everyone

has unique requirements.”

Selling premium brands at competitive prices, Bedpost Nelson proudly stock the New Zealand-made Beautyrest and Sealy Posturepedic ranges, alongside Tempur Adjustable Beds from Denmark, with a comprehensive collection of bedroom furniture.

“We also offer a home delivery service and setup/assemblies for new purchases from us, and can even take away the old mattress.”

For the month of March only, Bedpost Nelson are offering up to 50% off on their Beautyrest range.

To talk to one of the experienced team contact 546 9796, visit the website to organise a consultation, or pop into the showroom on St Vincent Street and try things out for yourself!

YOUR HOME AND GARDEN Guide

Safe, innovative, and affordable benchtops by Trends Kitchens

Kitchens are much more than a place to cook and eat. They’re often the heart of your home, and therefore it’s important that they be thoughtfully designed and manufactured.

Trends Kitchens has long established itself locally as a trusted brand, with an impressive portfolio. For over 26 years, building companies, architects and homeowners have and continue to gain benefit from Trends experienced design, manufacturing, and installation teams. The New Zealand owned and operated company works across the board to deliver the highest standard of products and workmanship. With products manufactured in its factory and delivered and installed nationwide, the company sources further exclusive high-quality products from Europe. Their product range is a result of well-con-

sidered decisions, showcasing the team’s devotion to quality buoyed by decades of experience in the industry.

Trends Kitchens point of difference is that all cabinetry and benchtops are a custom fit to your exact measurements, meaning each piece of joinery is well considered and bespoke, further strengthening the quality of the brand. In a further string to their bow, elevating your kitchen, Trends Kitchens work in sync with benchtop manufacturer TriStone. Balancing looks, practicality and costs, TriStone’s solid surface is the perfect choice.

Constructed from acrylic resin

and natural minerals, they are proud to say TriStone benchtops are BPA and silica-free. A safe product for your family, in your home. The difference is in the details.

Unlike other products, TriStone benchtops do not need to be resealed. For those who list hygiene at the very top of their requirements, TriStone’s NSF certified, solid and non – po-

rous surface affords you the knowledge that there are no traps for bacteria. You may also hold confidence that TriStone is stain resistant and protected by a 10-year warranty.

With 25 colours and finishes to choose from, TriStone will fit any aesthetic with ease.

Whether you are building new or renovating, Trends welcome you to visit one of their five

showrooms across New Zealand. With branches in Nelson, Blenheim, along with Christchurch, Auckland and Cromwell, homeowners can view a range of high-quality products, collect samples and informative brochures, as well as gain inspiration and expert advice. To book your consultation, see trendskitchens.co.nz or call 03 343 5242.

Winter Checklist

Autumn is a great time to get stuck in with preparations to get your home in the best shape and be a healthy place to be during the challenging winter months.

Mould & mildew control

Prevention is easier than treatment. Check around your house for spots that are prone to leaks, condensation or lack of airflow. This can result in built up moisture and later mould. Something as simple as cracking open windows to let air in can help. To really eliminate the problem consider investing in double-glazed windows, central heating and/or proper insulation to keep mould and mildew under control. If you find A4-sized mould in your home, contact a specialist and have it tested, as this is the general size guide for when it can negatively affect your health.

Clear gutters

Cleaning out your gutters will help to prevent water damage to your roof and potentially other parts of your house. Get the brackets that secure the gutters and spouts checked when you have them cleaned. They

can become unclipped during the course of their life and can come down in a storm, right when you need them.

Maintain fireplace/chimney

Planning on using your fireplace? Debris build-up is a fire hazard that is easy to avoid. Get a chimney cleaner to clean your chimney and check for cracks.

Check heating system

Ensure your heating system is well prepped for winter. Get a heating specialist to change the air filters, clear PVC vent pipes of any obstructions, and clean the boiler and gas systems.

Check batteries in smoke/carbon monoxide detectors

Be safe and check all smoke/ carbon monoxide detectors are working. Log burners and heating appliances increase the danger of house fires during the winter months. It’s good to have at least one smoke detector in

every room and hallway. Prevent freezing pipes

Insulate pipes which are near windows, doors and parts of the home that are unheated and likely to go below freezing. It’s best practice to insulate all hot water pipes everywhere they run, in the interests of conserving energy.

Prepare for weather events

Have a basic survival kit ready. Power outages can happen during extreme weather events. Include the basics; bottled water, non-perishable food, flashlight, batteries and first-aid.

Prune plants/ trees

Prevent trees and hedges from causing damage to your property from bad weather. Prune overgrown branches near your house or electrical wires.

Check roof

Make sure you check for any loose or missing tiles. Get a roofer to secure or replace

these to prevent leaks.

Curtains

Stop heat loss. Thermal-backed curtains can prevent heat escaping through windows and doors during the colder nights.

Inspect

outdoor lighting

Check lights and motion sensors are working or install outdoor lighting in dark areas to help prevent slips on walkways and driveways on those cold, wet nights.

Plan winter garden

Plan a winter garden. Winter flowers brighten up gardens with colour, while planting fresh winter veggies provides all year

harvest, think radish, beetroot, leafy greens. Use this time to prune and clear away leaves and unwanted vegetation.

Inspect insulation

Good insulation means your heating system doesn’t have to be on overdrive all winter long and this can save you money. Check that your attic and crawl spaces are properly insulated.

Double-glazed windows

Double-glazed windows can reduce the chill from outside and therefore save you money on heating inside. It also reduces condensation on windows, which means goodbye to mildew/ mould.

FLOORING TO SUIT YOUR STYLE

Burn Bright, Good Wood this winter

Make the most of your valuable woodpile and operate your wood burner efficiently by following a few simple tips.

1. Get dry wood early, store it well, and have your flue cleaned before winter.

2. Use plenty of newspaper and kindling to get the fire going; don’t overfill the firebox with logs – add less wood

more frequently and keep a good blaze going.

3. Pop outside to check for smoke after the fire’s been going for 15 minutes – if it’s still smoking you are wasting valuable fuel. The aim is to burn smokefree. For more handy tips and info go to nelson.govt. nz/burn-bright.

Top ten tips for reducing your power bill

As the autumn chill starts to creep back it’s a good time to look at power use in your home – small changes can make a big difference to your power bill!

1. Ensure you’re on the right electricity plan. If you’re using less than 8000kw of power a year, it’s cheaper to be on a low-user plan. Use tools such as powerswitch. org.nz to check you’re getting the best deal.

2. Switching off your old second fridge could save up to $300 annually.

3. Use the free energy from

the sun to dry clothes on an outside line, instead of in an electric dryer. You could save about $200 annually.

4. Run your heat pump on the most effective settings and clean the filter regularly to ensure it runs properly.

5. Change to energy-saving light bulbs. Installing just eight energy-saving bulbs equates to $150 per year.

6. Check your shower usage. If the water from your shower can fill a bucket in less than a minute, you could save about $150 annually by changing to a more efficient showerhead. Keep your

Are you burning Good Wood?

Are you burning Good Wood?

showers short – in a household of three, each extra minute of shower time costs about $80 annually.

7. Turning off appliances left on standby saves about $125 per year.

8. Washing your clothes in cold water could save $65 annually.

9. Stop draughts and heat escaping with DIY doubleglazing and good, thick curtains.

10. Buy energy-efficient appliances. Visit genless.govt.nz for info on how to choose and use home appliances wisely.

Wet or green wood makes more smoke and less heat, so if we burn dry wood from a Good Wood supplier our homes will be warmer, the fire will be cheaper to run and the air quality will be healthier for everyone.

Are you burning Good Wood?

Wet or green wood makes more smoke and less heat, so if we burn dry wood from a Good Wood supplier our homes will be warmer, the fire will be cheaper to run and the air quality will be healthier for everyone.

Wet or green wood makes more smoke and less heat, so if we burn dry wood from a Good Wood supplier our homes will be warmer, the fire will be cheaper to run and the air quality will be healthier for everyone.

Council approved Good Wood suppliers will ensure you get dry wood and can give you good advice on storing wood for the following winter. Check out the full list of Good Wood suppliers at tasman.govt.nz/good-wood

Council approved Good Wood suppliers will ensure you get dry wood and can give you good advice on storing wood for the following winter. Check out the full list of Good Wood suppliers at tasman.govt.nz/good-wood

Council approved Good Wood suppliers will ensure you get dry wood and can give you good advice on storing wood for the following winter. Check out the full list of Good Wood suppliers at tasman.govt.nz/good-wood

Not all doom and gloom

With over 30 years’ experience selling Real Estate, we have seen this type of slower market before. But there are real opportunities here!

Whilst various commentators are saying the housing market is looking bad, in our opinion it is a perfect time to upgrade or downsize your home.

When the market was at its peak, it was so hard to achieve the goal of downsizing or upgrading. People keen to have a change found themselves really stuck in the process due to fierce competition and multiple offers on properties.

An owner might have obtained a fantastic price for their house but were unable to secure another property

to purchase, often competing with eight or nine offers. It was a very stressful time for everyone. Now, in our opinion, things are much better. It truly is a perfect time to make a change by allowing you the space to choose wisely. When you sell, yes, it might be at a lower price, however there are many more houses to choose from and most likely you will be the only person putting an offer on a property. Plus, if you sell at a lower price obviously you will be buying at a lower price if you are careful. There is an important strategy in all this. We believe that the best way forward is to put your house on the market and wait until you

have an unconditional offer on your own property. That way, you are a “cash buyer” (i.e. no house to sell) and you know how much you have available to spend on another house. The old saying “Cash is King” certainly is true now. Often, we find people put themselves under undue pressure by purchasing or making an offer before selling their home. This could result in being tempted to accept a much lower offer on their house or face the fear of losing the property they were interested in because they couldn’t sell their own home. There is also possible wastage of

HOW YOU CAN SAVE THOUSANDS OF DOLLARS IN COMMISSION EXPERTS IN LOCAL REAL ESTATE

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We are proud to say hundreds of Nelson locals have worked with us to list or find their property.

unnecessary legal fees.

The best solution to all of this is to look around briefly to see if the type of property you are looking for is on the market. Then, look to accept an offer on your property with a longer settlement date. Maybe include “or earlier by mutual agreement” in the contract, so if you find something and you can move in earlier then the buyer of your house can have the option of moving into your property earlier. It becomes a win-win for both parties. With Total Realty’s 1.25% commission rate this gives you more spending power when are

looking at buying your next home. Why pay up to three times more commission with some other companies while we can achieve the same results for far less. Choose Team Cooper today!

With 30 years combined real estate experience and 8 years selling in Nelson (and also Liz’s finance background), we make a great team to get your property SOLD.

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Female Financial Advisers are Bridging the Gender Gap

CASTLE TRUST

Castle Trust Financial Planning’s financial advisers, Anna-May Martin and Kathryn Alborough, say Kiwi women are up against considerable financial disparities. With NZ’s gender wage gap still significant, women nearing retirement age, on average, having a quarter less in their KiwiSaver accounts than men, and women a third less likely to seek the help of a financial adviser, the team at Castle Trust strongly believe something needs to change. They are extremely proud of the fact that many customers come to them through word of mouth. “In our experience, women in particular need to really trust and relate to the people they’re relying on for advice, and so we’re honoured to have those recommendations. Three out of five members of the team are fully-qualified and clients frequently comment on how reassuring it was to get professional advice from other women.”

“We provide tailored financial recommendations to help you make the right decisions. Getting personalised financial help can make the difference

between stress and security.”

Talk to the Castle Trust team for practical advice. Come visit us beside the Richmond Library on Queen Street or call us on 03 544 1428.

Simply respectful, Simply affordable.

SIMPLICITY FUNERALS

ANNA LOACH

The dedicated team at Simplicity Funerals are led by manager Anna Loach. Anna was introduced to the funeral industry over eighteen years ago and immediately knew that it was the career path for her. Anna became a qualified funeral director and registered member with FDANZ in 2012. Her passion for the funeral industry combined with her business management experience makes her the perfect choice to head one of Nelson’s newest funeral services providers. Anna is a firm believer that all funerals should reflect the wishes of the family and of the deceased, no matter what their financial circumstances, and Simplicity Funerals will ensure that this philosophy is always upheld. Simplicity is for everyone – "We know it doesn’t have to cost the earth to mean the world. Our services mean you can say goodbye on your terms, because Simplicity means living (and dying) within your means. We always provide the most respectful and affordable op-

tion that suits your needs."

Peace of mind – "We are also members of the Funeral Directors Association of New Zealand. This means that you have peace of mind that we are upholding a strong standard of code and ethical principals."

Our locations – "Our success story over the past eight years means that we can now offer locations in both Nelson and Richmond. Call in to see us at 69 Haven Road, Nelson or 276b (Petrie Car Park), Richmond. Alternatively, you can contact us on 539 0066 or (03) 929 5145 or nelson@simplicity.co.nz"

STILLWATER GARDENS

Stillwater Lifecare Heritage Manager, Stephanie is phenomenally proud of her team. Having worked in the sector for 38 years, Stephanie knows what it takes to deliver quality care to their residents, and says her staff have the skills, the kindness and the passion to go the extra mile to make the place what it is today.

“They are just amazing! A lot of our staff are working mothers, with full time jobs, running shifts, and juggling homelife. They spend their days caring and working as a team to help give us the very best outcome for our residents.”

Offering a full range of services at the centre including Rest Home Care, Hospital Care, Respite Care, Dementia Care, Palliative Care and Village Care for a more independent lifestyle, Stephanie says her team of nearly eighty put one hundred percent into their roles every single day.

“I am so appreciative of the people who

work for me. We are in a job of privilege in the sense that we get to look after someone's family member. My team enjoy what they do and are really care about our residents. It is about being professional and it is about respect. Everyone has things going on in their own lives, but they still manage to come in with a smile on their face every day. We couldn’t do what we do without them. Each have their strengths to make everyday a better day and we are lucky to have such an awesome team.”

Winning recipes a team effort

Tracy Banner has carved out an impressive career in an industry that is generally dominated by males. A key player in the brewing industry for nearly forty years, Tracy has been dubbed the ‘Mother of NZ Brewing,’ and continues to be recognised for her services to the brewing industry.

The owner and master brewer of Sprig + Fern Brewing Co, Tracy was very much part of the craft beer revolution in her role as head brewer for Mac’s in the mid to late 90’s, and she was the first female in history to run the iconic Speight’s Brewery in Dunedin as brewery manager and head brewer.

Sprig + Fern have trained a number of female brewers over the years who have gone on to brew both in New Zealand and overseas and are proud to say that their number of female staffing, which includes a master brewer, company accountant, territory managers, accounts and sales administration, runs at around forty percent.

In celebration of International Women’s Day, Sprig + Fern Brewing Co have re-

leased a special limited-release beer, ‘Like a Woman’ which had a special prerelease at Marchfest. Available on tap at Sprig + Fern Taverns and in 440ml cans, the new brew is a juicy Hazy Pale Ale. Tracy says it a real team effort though. “I may write the recipe, but the rest of the team can do all the magic of brewing through to packaging with much involvement from the marketing, accounts and sales teams – everyone has a part to play.”

www.sprigandfern.co.nz

Passionate team put one hundred percent into their roles every day

SPRIG + FERN

TRACY BANNER

Saturday 11 March 2023

• Held rain or shine • Starts 8am Speedway Assn Grounds, Lansdowne Rd, Richmond

Come and find ‘treasures’ at Swapmeet

People of all ages are encouraged to come along to the 2023 Nelson Vintage Car Club Swapmeet and Bazaar, which is taking place this Saturday, 11 March, at the Speedway, Lansdowne Road. Now in its 9th year, the event began as an opportunity for people to swap car, motorbike and truck parts, and has evolved into a ‘fun day out for everyone’ with stalls selling anything from bric-a-brac and antique radios to old books and records.

“There’s a growing desire for people to buy and sell car parts, and being a bazaar, people like to sell other stuff too; things you would typically see at a flea market,” says VCC committee member/ editor of Crankcase, Ray Robertson. The annual VCC Swapmeet and Bazaar draws a steady crowd from all over New Zealand each year, with good numbers expected this weekend.

The swap meet is an awesome place for like-minded auto buffs to meet and discuss their respective projects or source that muchneeded part or treasure to complete a restoration or build.

On the other hand, swap meets also rely on others wanting to sell, swap or dispose of items. Many people may have finished their projects and have spare parts which are now surplus to their needs. The swap meet is an ideal event to get those parts into the market or passed on to another enthusiast.

Often someone tasked with clear-

ing a deceased estate will need to dispose of a trailer of auto bits and pieces, tools or bric brac, and they have no idea of what to do with the stuff– the swapmeet is always a good first port of call.

In some situations, the Vintage Car Club may be able to assist by accepting donations of parts. The great thing about the swap meet is that it supports all manner of vehicles from veterans, vintage, classic American, fifties or sixties, hot rods and everything in between. Whilst it is always a good idea to have cash in your pocket at a

swapmeet, Efpos will be available on site for those who require it.

“The event will go ahead rain or shine. People come with their trailer or ute full of parts and simply get their raincoats out if the weather isn’t great.” Do come along because the Swapmeet might hold some treasure for you, and there’s a range of food and drink stalls onsite, to keep you ‘fuelled up’ throughout the day.

“It’s very much the same format as previous years – siteholders can move onto their site from 7am and the pub-

lic are welcome from 8am.” The club’s online booking system for site registrations has been working really well. Sale sites are available for $15, car for sale sites are $15. Book a site

online at nelsonvcc/bookasite. For site enquires, email nelson@ vcc.org.nz. Public entry is $5. Under-15s free. Plenty of free onsite parking – entry on Lansdowne Road.

For fresh locally produced eggs, look for us in your local supermarket and on the menu’s of the best cafes and restaurants.

We are proud to support the Vintage Car Club Swap Meet

Vintage cars looking down on the swapmeet sites.

A Louis (Chevrolet) being squeezed by two Henry's (Fords).

Swap Meet & Bazaar

Support VCC’s annual fundraiser

The main purpose for having the event is fundraising for the branch itself.

Throughout the year, they do lots of fundraising for other organisations, but the Swapmeet is to help keep their own premises going.

“The club is in really good shape. We have over 300 members, which is awesome, and we get new members monthly. We’re seeing a few younger members joining, and we always welcome more.”

The Vintage Car Club, New Zealand's foremost Historical Motoring organisation, caters for all manner of vehicles from 1880’s to late 1990’s – you don’t even have to own a vehicle to belong to the Club. There are a number of real benefits in joining the Vintage car Club including assistance with the Vin process through

the Vehicle Identification Card system and a fabulous vehicle insurance scheme run alongside our partner Vero, but you must be a member to reap the rewards.

“We encourage as many people as possible to come along, park their car on the bank and show them off.” Ray says it’s always great to gather people from other car clubs or members of the public. “It adds flavour and colour to the event.”

In fact, in Nelson the VCC is very well supported by other car clubs, particularly with events like the Daffodil Rally for cancer."We have in turn been willing supporters of the Nelson Cancer Society, Blind and Partially Sighted group, A & P Shows, Santa Parades, Nelson Tasman Hospice, Rotary and other community fundraising events."

Saturday 11 March 2023

• Held rain or shine • Starts 8am Speedway Assn Grounds, Lansdowne Rd, Richmond

Many Nelsonians will remember the 1972 Thirteenth International Vintage and Veteran Rally. Planning is in progress to hold the Easter National Rally here in Richmond 2024 which will also commemorate 60 years of the formation of the Nelson Vintage Car Club.

The Vintage Car Club of NZ has over 10,000 members and Nelson branch has the privilege of hosting the National Vintage Car Club Annual General Meeting in August this year

The Vintage Car Club would like to thank its principal sponsor Nel-

son Building Society. This year’s Swapmeet is a fantastic opportunity to come and support a club which itself supports many other organisations. It’s also a great chance to learn about our motoring history, see some fabulous cars on display, and pick-up parts for projects. See you down at the 2023 VCC Swapmeet and Bazaar on Saturday 11 March (8am to 5pm) at the Speedway Association Grounds, Lansdowne Road. To find out more, visit nelson vcc.org.nz.

Happy to support Nelson Vintage Car Club

A taste of some of the vehicles expected to line the Speedway banks this Saturday.

Everything from Veteran, to motorcycles and WW2 vehicles can be seen at the swapmeet.

Land ahoy with Australia in his sights

JACK MALCOLM

At 74-years-old, Alister Dickson will be the second oldest competitor to ever enter the Solo Trans-Tasman yacht challenge, beaten only by his brother Malcolm.

Having spent the better part of the last 12 years diligently tinkering away on the boat ‘Frontier” in his backyard, it is now almost ready to set sail for Australia in a nearly two-week-long solo race across the Tasman Sea.

With a career spanning more than three decades in boat building for his brother’s company, Dickson Marine Refits, Alister says he used all of his expertise to create a boat that could both traverse the open seas and be a home for him and his wife Kim to live in after the race.

“It’s been in the works for a while, I’m fully retired now.

“We’ll live on the boat indefinitely, for a while, until we get sick of it.”

With the boat moored off Monaco, he and Kim are down there almost every day, putting on the final touches as he prepares to sail out to the race start.

“The hardest thing about the race is getting to the start line. There’s a whole heap of rules and things you have to get.

“We’ve been around the bay quite a bit, but for this race, you need to do a 500-mile open ocean qualification offshore. I headed out towards Australia, and when the mileage ticked over, I turned around and came back.”

Being a life-long competitive road runner, he says he hasn’t had to do extra training to prepare his

body for the gruelling race. Having also competed in the Solo Trans-Tasman Yacht Challenge in 1998, finishing second, Alister says it’s interesting to see how the technology has changed. His new boat has all of the gadgets of modern life, with a satellite link that means he can still make texts and calls while checking the forecasts from anywhere in the world, while auto-pilot means that once you’ve set your route,

it’s almost hands-free sailing.

“The most important system on board is the electronics. The power supply on boats is really important.”

He says the weather-predicting apps now offer multiple choices of course options and weather models, which is where time can be made up on other competitors. His boat in 1998 took just eight days to reach the finish line, but this time around he expects it to

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be slower going.

“She is not as fast, being a heavyweight comfortable liveaboard, and is very new and untried, but should be a comfortable, if slow, ride.

“We had perfect weather and I had a fast boat (last time).

“Obviously, it’s a race. But it’s more of an adventure race where getting to the finish line is an achievement.”

He expects it will take about two

weeks to reach the finish line, weather dependent.

“I know it’s not everyone’s cup of tea doing a trans-Tasman by yourself. . . but when you get to the other end and finish, the satisfaction is immense.”

He believes his previous experience doesn’t give him much of an advantage on the water but has calmed his nerves heading into the race.

“It gives you confidence.”

Alister Dickson has spent the last 12 years building the boat ‘Frontier’ that he will use as he sets sail from New Plymouth for the 2023 Solo Trans-Tasman Yacht Challenge in April. Photo: Jack Malcolm.

Double-feature provides ‘off the charts’ Speedway action

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It was one of the best finals in many years, Canterbury’s Harley Robb ran the final heat with some protection from club mates to win the South Island title.

New Nelson club member Jack Rarity finished 2nd overall after an opening heat win, but was slowed in the final heat by a few Canterbury blockers and wasn’t able to make up enough places to catch Robb. Tyler McPherson was the second Cantabarian on the podium, finishing 3rd overall.

The Hydralink “War of the Wings” saw a small but dedicated field front after a few pulled out, the local drivers keen to make amends after a few mishaps over recent meetings.

Connor Rangi was keen to put on a show at his home track, he slowly warmed up throughout the night before leading the feature race from the start.

But Nelson’s final lap hoodoo came back once again. A back marker spun out, and while Rangi had seen the white flag, the yellow lights not put on quick enough to prevent him from having to take evasive action when he found the spun car on his race line. Rangi hit the wall, breaking the car and ending his race with

just a corner to go.

Ruapuna’s 3nz Matt Leversedge held on for the win from local Stephen Taylor and Invercargill’s Jacob McIntyre.

Alicia Hill was keen to get some lap time in her sprint car but was hit by a couple of back markers, ending her night early in the feature race.

The Quarter Midgets ran the final

round of their Mike Greer Homes (Nelson) series. a huge field was split into three groups. While the feature win went to Jack Brownlees with Conley Webley 2nd, points leader Locky Martin finished in 3rd place to secure the overall series title.

Bailey Bensemann finished second in the series with “Improver of the Series”, Darcy Rasmussen,

3rd.

The modified sprints made a visit from Christchurch, Craig Cox getting better over the night, winning heat 2 and the feature race to take the King of the Ring title. Production saloons were small in numbers, the support grade kept themselves busy with some competitive racing.

Wins to Geoff Watson and Eddie

Frans for the oldies and Vaughan Cornelius getting a win for the youngsters.

It was an action-packed night on a perfect race track, the level of racing only getting better in recent weeks.

The 2-day PTS Super Stock Stampede is the next meeting on the calendar, racing Friday 17 and Saturday 18 March.

There was non-stop action at Speedway on Saturday night for the double-feature weekend. Photo: Rebecca Connor-Maling.

Rotoiti Powerboat Club celebrating centenary at local regatta

If you like fast boats and loud noise, then Lake Rotoiti is the place to be this weekend! The Rotoiti Powerboat Club 100year regatta, to be held on Saturday March 11th and Sunday March 12th, showcasing and celebrating 100 years of powerboating, organisers promise an action-packed line-up from some of the country’s best performers.

Back in the day, rowing was the vital method of transport for families living at the lake. Whether it be hunting, fishing, duck shooting, impromptu races to the head of the lakeor unofficial whisky running - families would often congregate and Rotoiti became the annual meeting place for Top of the South residents. New Years Day at the lake was a true get together for many! The first ‘Rotoiti Cup’ was made by Jock Ingram and presented to the syndicate. Forming in 1923, the Rotoiti Powerboat Club held its first race at the lake in 1926. The marathon run to the top of the lake and back took the winner five hours to complete.

In the early days, many outboards were small 4HP motors, but in 1949 things stepped up a notch when one competitor by the name of Jim Wrenn bought in a game-changing 14HP Evinrude. Gordon and Bob Heatherbell set about building the first of a new generation of runabouts, and in 1952 they created ‘Mistral’ complete with

a 25HP Johnson. The race was on, so to speak, with competitors installing bigger, larger and faster motors to get the job done.

Described as ‘an event for people who love loud noises’ presi-

dent of the Rotoiti Powerboat Club, Chris Du Feu, says there will be plenty to celebrate at the centennial event. A festival of the celebration of 100 years of racing, there is an opportunity to witness the fastest plane

Raymond Hart’s GP Hydroplane. “Miss New Zealand” on display with the Full Noise WW2 Yak

of its kind with a lunchtime WW2 Yak 3 flyover, a classic boat display, the opportunity to ride in a two-seater F1 powerboat, along with very special, limited edition, 100-year anniversary t-shirts available for purchase. The club will also be raffling two special limitededition grey/gold versions at the event.

A total of 54 races will be held over the two days and Chris promises outstanding entries across the classes, who will all be contesting club championships. “Lake Rotoiti is undoubtedly the best spot in the country to race, and it is right on our back doorstep. It is awesome viewing for the spectators, and we are very fortunate to be able to hold the event there. The club will play host to the final of the Hydro Thunder GP Hydroplane series, the NZ Formula 1 series final, Matt Morrison Memorial Trophy as well as the Junior series. A lineup of classes from youth to veterans include the Grand Prix final, Grand National South Island Championships, ProCom,

Formula 3, Pro Stock 90, Mod VP, H2000, Formula V and Clubmans.

Locals including Wayne Wells will be contesting the Grand National South Island Championship title, Lee Merrion and Jason Stewart will be pushing hard for the Railway Cup, William Stilwell and Callum Burns will be competing in the Junior Challenge. Callum’s brother, Tate Burns, will also be running in the Duffy Cup for the Clubman class. Chris will be facing off with long-time competitor, Julian Stilwell for the NZ Formula 1 title. Julian and Chris are currently sitting in first and second place for the championship.

“The club would like to acknowledge the great support we receive for the event from both Nelson Tasman and Marlborough regions. I want to thank all the volunteers and safety staff who help to make it possible. We would also like to acknowledge the relationship we have with our sponsors. We can’t thank Steve Eggers from Lift N Shift enough. He is a

major sponsor and is bloody amazing. The event is a full community collaboration. The Kea club provide hot food and drinks, with all of their proceeds being the school's main fundraiser event. We work alongside DOC, local iwi, Tasman District Council and the harbourmaster to coordinate the event and the Richmond Football Club help to sort the gate sales. We are looking forward to celebrating 100 years of racing with the public on the day!”

A lot of hard work goes into organising the annual show with planning beginning soon after each national final. No dogs or drones are allowed in the National Park and organisers ask the public to please respect the rules. Racing kicks off at 10am on both days. Tickets are $15 per person and under 12’s are free. “We invite everyone to come and make a day of it! If you don't feel like packing a picnic, support local and grab something to eat from the Kea Club food stall that is run by the Rotoiti School.”

Both Days

7.15am Safety Briefing

7.30am Drivers Briefing

8.00am Testing - All Classes

Saturday 11th March

RACE 1 Duffy Cup (Clubmans) - Heat 1

RACE 2 Grand National - South Island Championship - Heat 1

RACE 3 Railway Cup - Heat 1 (F3/FV)

RACE 4 Junior Challenge - Heat 1

RACE 5 Matt Morrison Memorial - Heat 1

RACE 6 Pelorus Jack Trophy - Heat 1 (Mod VP/H2000/Mod H) /F2

RACE 7 Grand Prix - Hydro Thunder Series - Heat 1a

Kiwi F1 Experience

RACE 8 Grand Prix - Hydro Thunder Series - Heat 1b

RACE 9 F1 Powerboat Tour - Heat 1

Lunch – Full Noise Yak 3 Fighter Plane Display (Kiwi F1 Experience)

RACE 10 Duffy Cup (Clubmans) - Heat 2 (Beach Start)

RACE 11 Grand National - South Island Championship - Heat 2

RACE 12 Railway Cup - Heat 2 (Beach Start) (F3/FV)

RACE 13 Junior Challenge - Heat 2 (Beach Start)

RACE 14 Matt Morrison Memorial - Heat 2

RACE 15 Pelorus Jack Trophy - Heat 2 (Mod VP/H2000/Mod H) /F2

RACE 16 Grand Prix - Hydro Thunder Series - Heat 2a

Kiwi F1 Experience

RACE 17 Grand Prix - Hydro Thunder Series - Heat 2b

RACE 18 F1 Powerboat Tour - Heat 2

RACE 19 Duffy Cup (Clubmans) - Heat 3

RACE 20 Grand National - South Island Championship - Heat 3

RACE 21 Railway Cup - Heat 3 (F3/FV)

RACE 22 Junior Challenge - Heat 3

RACE 23 Pelorus Jack Trophy - Heat 3 (Mod VP/H2000/Mod H) /F2

RACE 24 Grand Prix - Hydro Thunder Series - Heat 3a

RACE 25 F1 Powerboat Tour - Heat 3

Kiwi F1 Experience

RACE 26 Grand Prix - Hydro Thunder Series - Heat 3b

Sunday

RACE 1 Junior (Scratch)

RACE 2 FV/F3 (Scratch)

RACE 3 V8 Challenge Trophy - Heat 1

Kiwi F1 Experience

RACE 4 Grand Prix - Hydro Thunder Series - Consolation Final

RACE 5 Unlimited Unrestricted - South Island Championship - Heat 1

RACE 6 Clubman (Scratch)

RACE 7 Graeme Radcliffe Memorial - Heat 1

Kiwi F1 Experience

RACE 8 Grand Prix - Hydro Thunder Series - Final

RACE 9 Junior (Handicap)

RACE 10 FV/F3/Mod VP (Handicap)

RACE 11 Clubmans (Handicap)

RACE 12 H2000/Mod H /Grand National (Scratch)

RACE 13 Graeme Radcliffe Memorial - Heat 2

RACE 14 V8 Challenge Trophy - Heat 2

Lunch – Full Noise Yak 3 Fighter Plane Display (Kiwi F1 Experience)

RACE 15 V8 Challenge Trophy - Heat 3

Kiwi F1 Experience

RACE 16 AE Baker Cup - Heat 1

RACE 17 Clubmans

RACE 18 Unlimited Unrestricted - South Island Championship - Heat 2

RACE 19 Junior

RACE 20 Arthur McCaa Memorial - Heat 1

RACE 21 F3/FV/Mod VP

RACE 22 Clubmans

RACE 23 Junior

RACE 24 Arthur McCaa Memorial - Heat

RACE

NB: The above programme may be subject to change.

Proud to support Rotoiti Powerboat Club Regatta

David Alexander in Miss Waverly GP Hydroplane – 2022 Regatta

SUPER RUGBY TIPPING

Electrix cheer teams take to global stage

JACK MALCOLM

Two teams from Nelson’s Electrix Cheersports will travel to Hawaii in May after receiving invitations to compete at the Global Dance and Cheer Games.

The junior Thunder and senior Lightning teams have been hard at work refining their routines after being recognised for their consistent performances in New Zealand competitions, says Electrix manager and coordinator Maxine Noar.

The prospect of travelling overseas for competition and seeing what some of the teams from America can do is as exciting as it is daunting, she says.

“It’s a bit intimidating. Some of the girls haven’t left the country before ... but it’s an amazing opportunity. “With such a broad mix of kids and levels, we decided to make two (travelling) teams.”

She says the trip is all about the experience and having a good time, and while there are ambitions to place in a competition, she’s under no illusions about how strong some of the teams they’ll come up against will be.

“They’ve never seen these American teams before and just to expe-

rience it ... they take it like a profession.”

The Electrix team has gone from strength to strength in the eight seasons since they opened the club, from humble beginnings to over 220 athletes making up 16 teams and a private training gym that’s rapidly becoming too small.

“It’s really cool, we started cheer pretty much by accident.

“My daughter, who was 15 at the time, was recouping from injury and decided she’d get a couple of friends together.”

The sport has rapidly taken off in popularity since they opened the doors to Nelson’s only cheer club, with Maxine saying it combines the best parts of gymnastics, acrobatics and dance.

“There’s no stars. Everybody is essential. A flyer can’t fly without the bases, without a really good strong backstop to catch them.”

With 27 athletes travelling to the competition, the club has budgeted that the trip will cost approximately $110,000 before food and have been fundraising like mad to help cover costs.

“We are constantly fundraising and we’ve got two sponsors, Spa World and Gentle Dental, but really would love another sponsor.”

Locals take over national event

JACK MALCOLM

Local riders dominated the elite women’s podium at the Enduro Mountain Bike National Championships held on Saturday and Sunday.

Rae Morrison came out on the top step ahead of fellow Nelson riders George Swift and Lou Kelly for an all-local podium.

In the constantly changing weather conditions of Sunday’s racing, the three riders emerged as the fastest of the pack as they tore down the Cable Bay Adventure Park in front of a large crowd of supporters and fans.

It’s the first time there has been a national championship for Enduro, which comprises several timed downhill runs and competitors having to ride back up the hill unassisted between each start while meeting tight timings for each checkpoint.

Rae says sharing the podium with fellow local Nelson riders shows just how special the region is in

producing world-class riders. “Nelson riders shred. We’ve got the big hills. You have to be fit to get up there, and there’s some gnarly tracks back down.” Rae says she’s “over the moon” to have taken out the top spot after being the favourite coming into the race. “I’ve had this in my sights since the start of the year.

“I definitely felt a lot more pressure going into nats than any World Cup race. . . I’ve been the top New Zealand rider for so long.”

With the event in her backyard, she says while she had some familiarity with the tracks, it was still challenging on the slick roots and rocks in the rain.

“It was so hard. . . there was a fine line to find how much to push it. By the end of the day, I got it.”

With some mistakes in her first race run on Saturday, Sunday’s racing was crucial, she says. “You’re always going to make mistakes. I don’t think there’s a perfect run in Enduro.”

Electrix Cheersports’ Thunder and Lightning teams have been training every Saturday as they refine their routines in preparation for travelling to Hawaii to compete in the DC Global Games.

Photo: Jack Malcolm.

Community Notices

Community Notices

MONDAYS

ELYSIUM WIDOW AND WIDOWERS GROUP meet each Monday for coffee and friendship at Oxford St Cafe at 10am. New members welcome. Phone Margaret 027 2600 748

TASMAN AQUARIUM CLUB Next meeting Monday 13th March as usual at Hill St Richmond. Video’s on various topics.New members welcome. Contact: Robin 0275442518

TUESDAYS

NELSON 50+ WALKING GROUP Tuesday 14th March. Picton bus trip. Enquiries phone Linda 03 5469969 or Ruth 027 5471359

HOPE INDOOR BOWLING CLUB playing Tuesday Nights at Hope Hall Main Rd Hope.Starts 7 pm. Everyone welcome. Soft soled shoes.. All bowls supplied. Great for families. Info Bill ph 5449273

STOKEINDOORBOWLSCLUB2023 season starts Tuesday 14 March 7pm, Warnes Stadium, Songer Street, Stoke. New members welcome. Please wear flat soled shoes. Enquiries ph Lynn 547 7112.

WELLBY TALKING CAFÉ: 10am -11.30am, Tuesday 14 March, Burning Edge Café,Tapawera, and 1.30pm -3pm,Tuesday 14 March, AND Richmond Library . Wellby Talking Cafés are about social connection & finding out about groups, activities & services. www.wellby.org.nz 03 5467681

NELSON PHILATELIC SOCIETY Meet Tuesday 14 March. Doors Open 6.30pm - Meeting Starts 7.00pm. At Stoke Baptist Church. Presentation by Mike - Germany 1933-45 Mitchener Cup – “Battles”

Contact Robin 0275442518

NELSON CIVIC CHOIR rehearses 6.45-9.00pm Tuesdays at NCMA, Nile Street, Nelson. Preparing to perform Mozart’s Coronation Mass in May. No auditions. Call 021 102 4436.

LINEDANCING BEGINNERS.Warnes Hall Songer

St Stoke by vet clinic. TUESDAYS 8 .45. Free morning tea. Soft shoes. Just arrive or ph: 0274 491 569 Diane.We are a caring Community.

WEDNESDAYS

WAIMEA HARRIERS: Sharland Cycles 5k fun run and walk from Club Waimea Wednesday March 8th. Everyone and all abilities welcome. Starts at 6pm. See website for details. Ph 0223739432.

CAKE DECORATORS meet every third Wednesday of the Month. The next meeting is Wednesday 15 March. Creating the Japanese Cherry Blossom in flower paste. Contact Desiree 0276302359

CENTRAL GARDEN CLUB meets 2nd wednesday of each month 1.30pm at stoke methodist church hall, Neale Ave Stoke. Guest speakers and afternoon tea new members most welcome contact : lynn or bob 5418468

TASMAN TRACKIES CYCLING SAXTON VELODROME - Champion Rd, Richmond. Track racing Wednesdays 10am -11.30am through Summer. Track bikes free of charge, road or mountain bikes can be used. Riders at all levels & ages, Social coffee & chat after at local café – ZINK, Contact: Murray Cameron 0276450033. murray.r.cameron@xtra.co.nz

NELSON NEWBIES, coffee morning every Wednesday 10:30 - 11.30 a.m. at Deville’s Cafe, 22 New St. Want to get out and meet people? Join us for coffee and chat. New people

DEADLINE: MIDDAY FRIDAY - 30 WORDS OR LESS BY EMAIL ONLYPLEASE SEND TO: events@waimeaweekly.co.nz

are always welcome. Ph: Clive 021 205 4731.

THURSDAYS

NELSON CITY PROBUS CLUB welcome both men & women. We meet 2nd Thursday each month (Feb-November) at 10 am, The Nelson Golf Club, 38 Bolt Rd, Tahunanui. Contact the Secretary on nelsoncitygroupgmail.com

GRIEF SHARE COURSE Help & encouragement after the death of a spouse, child, family member, or friend. 13 week course starts Thursday 13 April 7-9pm @ Side Room, Richmond New Life Church 85 Wensley Rd, Richmond $30 for Manual Txt or ph: Marcia 021 127 0001 griefsharenn@gmail.com

ENDOMETRIOSIS GROUP invite you to a gentle Yoga class with Loren, Thursday 30 March 7-8pm 16 Venice Place Stoke (note new venue) Gold Coin Donation Info Ph Helen 5441724 or nelsonsupport@nzendo.org.nz

WAIMEA COMBINED FRIENDSHIP GROUP meet monthly at 9.45am on 3rd Thursday of month in Hope Church, Ranzau Rd for Friendship, Fellowship & Learning. Contact Denise on 027 765 000 or Rosalie on 027 249 1080. TAICHI IN RICHMOND: Thursdays 10am12.00. Stillness, breath, movement. Quiet Heart Tai Chi, Holy Trinity Church, Dorset Street. Donation. Contact Merrick. Email; quiet.heart.tai. chi@gmail.com Ph 0210636620. All welcome RICHMOND WELCOME GROUP: Want to make new friends join a friendly group for coffee & a chat.10am on the 1st & 3rd Thursday of each month at Paragon Cafe Langdale Drive Rich-

mond . Ansley /Phillip 5410 350 0272212943.

FRIDAYS

ELYSIUM WIDOW AND WIDOWERS GROUP meeting at McCashins, Main Rd, Stoke on Friday 10th March for lunch at 12 midday. Ph: Margaret 027 2600 748

NEW RICHMOND MOBILITY SCOOTER

CLUB. Do you have a mobility scoooter or thinking of buying one? A new mobility scoooter club in Richmond is looking for members. We want to encourage friendship, education, & advocacy amoungst our Richmond mobility scoooter comunity. First meeting Friday 27 Jan. 10am at the Richmond Library. Mike Rodwell 027 486 9955.

SONGBIRDS LADIES CHOIR New female singers welcome. Rehearsals Friday morning in Stoke. If you enjoy singing and can hold a tune, please give me a call. Ph Mary 5448232 or 0211334805

SATURDAYS

CAR BOOT MARKET Richmond Baptist Church, 123 Salisbury Road Saturday 18th March 8amNoon stall holders from 6.30am. Heaps of bargains, yummy food and free coffee. Facebook

–“RBC Bootmarket” Contact: Willie 021305494

CAKE DECORATORS first workshop is on Saturday 25 March.We are learning how to cover a cake with ganache, fondant and edible lace. Suitable for all levels of skill. Contact Desiree 0276302359

RICHMOND TENNIS CLUB - Gladstone Road Social hit for members & non-members Saturday afternoons All levels of ability welcome. 1.30pm onwards. Contact 0274872480.

SUNDAYS

SUNDAY MEDITATION – every Sunday 10am –11.30am, plus free vegetarian lunch. All warmly welcome, for all ages and walks of life. Chandrakirti Meditation Centre. 289 Sunrise Valley Rd, Upper Moutere. 035432021

IN GENERAL

WAIMEA MENZSHED - catering for the interests, health and well-being of men since 2010. The shed is open Monday - Friday at Richmond Park, 384 Lower Queen St. Inquiries: mens.shed. waimea@gmail.com 027 282 0185.

SENIOR MOBILITY CLASSES Tuesdays, Thursdays & Fridays from 10.30am at the Wanderers Community Gym 12 Charlotte Lane, Brightwater. $2 donation. Improving balance, mobility & independence among our aging populations (55+). Contact James Cooper for info: 021 044 1526. CAKE DECORATORS invite new members to join. You don’t need any skills. Come & learn how to work with fondant, sugar paste & chocolate. Creating flowers, figurines & covering a cake. Contact Desiree 027 630 2359. NELSON SPIRITUALIST CHURCH weekly service Sun. 7pm-8pm. Corner Tipahi & Motueka Sts. SEEKING VOLUNTEERS TO HELP SUPPORT NELSON HOSPITAL. For info visit www. nmdhb.govt.nz and search ‘volunteering with us’. A social opportunity for people to donate their time to a 3-4 hour shift during the week in a variety of roles. Supporting our patients, visitors, whānau & staff while receiving sense of purpose..

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MURPHY Michael Joseph (Mike)

Passed away suddenly on 18 February 2023, doing what he loved, diving with his three sons. Dearly loved wife of Karen, father of Jade and Holly, Todd and Anna, Joel and Jean. Adored Grandad to Miela, Georgette, Daisy, Bria, Chloe, Korbin, Mason, and Finn. Extended family Diane, Jeff & family, Alan, Alison & family. A private ceremony and cremation has been held. Messages to 104 Aniseed Valley Road, RD1, Richmond 7081

Now that your foots off the pedal, you can Rest In Peace

Classifieds

ANTIQUES

Closing Sale. Don’t miss it. Paintings, Toys, Musical inst, Books, Cameras, Records, Silver, Fine China, Collectables, etc. Souchebys Antiques, Richmond.

(Ph 544 0723) www.an tiquesnewzealand.co.nz

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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.

FURNITURE

Closing shop sale: Bookcases, Tables, Chairs, Display Cabinets, Dressing Table, Welsh Dressers, Rugs, Mirrors, etc. Souchebys Antiques, Open 6 days, 75 Gladstone Rd, Richmond, (Ph 544 0723)

DENTURES

New dentures, relines, repairs. Phone Daniela at Bays Dentures 546 4455.

PUBLIC NOTICE

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FOR SALE

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Large or Small lots or Estates & Downsizing Ph 027 5380020 or 03 538 0020

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ANTIQUES AND COLLECTABLES

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We would love to look at anything old or interesting in your place, especially: Postcards, Garden Tools, Bottles, Medals & Badges, Coins & Banknotes, Gold & Silver.

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RICHMOND ANTIQUES AND CURIOS

2 Salisbury Rd Richmond, Ph 03 544 7675

FUNERALS Do

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