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Asking prices for homes at all-time high Charles Anderson House prices in Nelson region are “cooked” with second home local buyers being priced out of the market by cashed up out of town retirees, according to a local agent.

The assesment comes as it is revealed that Nelson is bucking the national property trend by having a record all-time average asking price combined with an increase of listings.

According to realestate.co.nz, the average asking price in Nelson is now $686,963, up 7.6 per cent compared to January 2018. There are seven other regions that have had all-time high asking prices, but all of those also had a fall in listings during that same period.

However, realestate.co.nz says that Nelson is the exception with a jump of 13.3 per cent of new listings, when compared to January 2018.

Tall Poppy’s Simon Collins says the situation is difficult, particularly for people selling their first home to buy another.

“I think we are quite cooked with the prices. We have still got people from other parts of New Zealand and they can afford the prices, but second home buyers competing for the same properties are having trouble.”

He says when people start repayments for a mortgage on a $680,000 house it can be “quite debilitating”.

“Our incomes haven’t kept up with the price of housing. That gap is just getting harder.”

Kate Bradley of REMAX says there are far more buyers than sellers and sellers are reluctant to

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Five-year-old Kayden Fensom will be waving goodbye to his Mum tomorrow and starting his schooling journey at Enner Glynn School. Photo: Kate Russell.

Back to school Kate Russell Reporter

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Tomorrow will be a big day for five-year-old Kayden Fensom.

Like many other children in Nelson, it will be his very first day of primary school.

Equipped with a fresh new

uniform and emoji durasealcovered books, the new entrant will be attending Enner Glynn School.

Kayden’s mum, Selina Fensom, says he’s excited for his new adventure.

The school was an easy pick for them as they live just around the corner.

She says Kayden’s daycare,

Ace Nayland, run a ‘schoolies’ group which is aimed at helping the oldest children get ready for school.

“I think every school varies, but Kayden had four school visits at the end of last year.

He was really shy and took a while to warm up, but the school have been great.”

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“Clifton Terrace School. Seeing my friends and having new experiences.”

“Birchwood School. My new teacher is very highly regarded so I am really looking forward to her teaching me.”

“Stoke School. My new teacher, he is the deputy principal and the funniest teacher at school.”

“Home school. Getting to spend time with mummy.”

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“I’m feeling okay… It’s going to be a really big few days to start, with lots of new things. It will definitely be tiring but I think he is ready,” Selina

says.

Schools all over the city will be back in action on Thursday, with many principals reporting strong term-one rolls.

Birchwood School in Stoke will have the high-

est first day roll in years, according to principal Chris Herrick.

“We have a number of new students starting at Birchwood this year. We have nine new entrants, along with 11 other stu-

dents starting throughout the school.”

Stoke School is also starting back with a bang, with 15 new entrants and a roll of about 258.

Clifton Terrace School principal Rob Wemyss says they also have a large number of new entrants coming in.

“The roll is looking really strong for 2019, the year looks to be really exciting.”

Meanwhile, Kayden says he’s looking forward to his new adventure.

“I’m going to go swimming, learn how to read and play with my friends Harry and Charlie.”

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There were not many properties available for between $500,000 and $650,000.

However, she says that local buyers can still compete with those coming from outside of the region but the difficulty is when a buyer gets pipped at the post

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“Our second home buyers, they are sitting with their own home and they still have to make it conditional.

“The sellers are saying ‘why am I going to wait for that when I can take Mr Tauranga’s money?’

“It’s a harsh line.”

Kate says she recently had a second home buyer decide to rent for a year because they couldn’t

find anything they liked.

“That’s fine and dandy – but what happens in a year’s time when you can’t afford the type of house?

“You have to buy and sell in the same market.”

Vanessa Taylor of realestate.co.nz says the eight regions with alltime high asking prices “paint an interesting picture”.

“Typically, they have experienced a fall in new listings, and

have low overall stock levels, which has helped vendors command handsome prices for their properties.”

Despite this fall in houses for sale across the country, Vanessa says that property seekers were still heavily interested in the market, with realestate.co.nz registering 1,126,076 unique users who were browsing for property in January.

“The Kiwi passion for property is alive and kicking,” says Vanessa.

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Fire guts home in Stoke Jonty Dine A Stoke home has been gutted after a fire ripped through the residence on Sunday morning.

A neighbour who witnessed the blaze on Towai St said they first saw flames around 9am.

“I saw the corner of the house on fire, went to get my wife and by the time we got back the whole thing was engulfed.”

They say six fire appliances battled the inferno for well over an hour. “I could hear all the windows popping and the roof caving in.”

It was a dramatic scene, with

smoke billowing all over the neighbourhood. Neighbours and passersby gathered around the house to watch the fire crews as they tried to contain the blaze.

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‘Fantastically fun’ festival Jonty Dine The top of Trafalgar became a cavalcade of quirky as some of the best buskers in the business took to the streets.

Performers from across the globe were in town for the annual Nelson Buskers Festival over the weekend.

Producer Giles Burton says the “fantastically fun” festival proved popular with thousands stopping by to get a glimpse.

Giles says the festival is all about entertainment and exciting people.

“With acts performing just once a day, it had a nice and

relaxed feel to it.” He says he is pleased with a very interesting mix of acts that they have lured to the region, including the “must-see” Sara Twister. The German contortionist made audiences laugh, gasp and cringe as she demonstrated her supernatural flexibility.

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New life breathed into Tahuna centre Charles Anderson In the space of a month the staff at Tahunanui Community Centre have been on a roller coaster of emotions.

On December 21 last year, the teachers of the pre-school, which is owned by the centre, said goodbye to the families that attended the early childhood centre and were looking forward to a break before starting back again in the new year. However, that afternoon teacher Brigitte Older received a call saying that the community centre was in severe financial stress and would have to be closed, along with the preschool.

At the start of the 2017/18 financial year the centre had cash of $141,292 but that had dwindled to $43,590 by the end of it. It was revealed that the centre was burning through $8000 a month for the first six months of the new financial year until it ran out of money.

“We had no idea that anything was happening,” says Brigitte. “I really was in disbelief.”

She went straight round to her co-worker’s house and spent the evening figuring out how to contact all the parents to help them find new centres.

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thing wasn’t that we had lost our jobs, it was the families that we had lost. The idea that we had lost all our children and they wouldn’t have anywhere to go.”

Brigitte says all the other centres in the area for under-twos were full, so there was nowhere else to go. She sat down with her fellow teacher Denise Forbes and they decided to organise a meeting with Rachel Boyack and Murray Leaning.

“Next minute there were 12 of us and they had brought all these financial records. It was amazing to see.”

She contacted the Nelson Tasman Kindergarten Association’s chief executive Craig Vercoe and he immediately came down to the meeting.

“He said that he would do everything to help and he did.”

A plan was put in place. The nearby Tahunanui Kindergarten would take all the children from the early childhood centre.

But then the association decided

Teacher Brigitte Older is relieved that the families that attended the Tahunanui Community Centre’s early childhood centre now have some security. Photo: Charles Anderson to lease the building, which was approved by the new board. All the older children stayed at Tahunanui Kindergarten with the younger ones moving back to the pre-school.

It has been five weeks since that phone call and only three children have not returned. Within days they had eight new enrolments and the centre now has more children than they did before. Now they have 24 children.

“We went from going through the grief process but then I got into that fighting spirit, I knew I wasn’t going to give up,” Brigitte

says.

“We just feel so supported and blessed that people came together to help us.”

New board for centre: Meanwhile, a new board has been elected to govern the Tahunanui Community Centre.

The decision was made last week after the former board resigned in the wake of the financial mess which threatened to close the institution.

New board chair Murray Leaning told the meeting that the new group of nine people had put in

“many hundreds of person hours and some of their own money ... on behalf of the Tahunanui Community”.

It was initially thought that the centre would have to be liquidated to pay back the tens of thousands of dollars it owed. Murray said that the board voted not to do that as it sent the wrong message to the community and funders.

However, it was clear that the pre-school building needed to be sold, hopefully to the Nelson City Council or the Nelson Kindergarten Association, and that money used to discharge debts.

He also said there was a perception that the financial troubles arose because of a government grant not being renewed.

“This is absolutely not the case.”

Murray said there was a forensic accounting team undertaking a thorough investigation of the centre’s financial practises.

“We cannot make public our concerns until the investigations have been completed.”

In the meantime, the council has agreed to have their facilities contractor operate the building for three months, at council’s cost.

The centre’s free drop-in health clinic with Emma Agnew also re-opened last week with support from the Nelson Bays PHO, until the end of June.

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Tahuna tavern to close

Bel-Aire's fittings to be auctioned within a month

Charles Anderson After six years in business the “home of Nelson’s craft beer” is closing.

Ray Weston and his partner Verena Braddock made the call as the lease on the Tahunanui business is up in March. They had the business up for sale but did not receive any viable offers.

Ray, who also owns Hotrock Pizza, opened the bar in an art deco building six years ago as a way to offer locally brewed craft beers to the community.

“When we started there was nothing in Nelson that was showcasing the best of Nelson’s beer industry.”

Six years on, he says now craft beer has become mainstream.

“That’s great to see. It probably justifies what we were doing at the time.”

However, now was the time to call last drinks.

“I’ve done my course of time with it, it’s time for me to move on. I love it, I live upstairs, the people who come here are amazing.”

So, on March 8, all the fit-out of

Owner Verena Braddock and her partner Ray Weston are closing Bel-Aire Tavern in Tahunanui, with everything going on the chopping block. Photo: Charles Anderson. the bar and kitchen will go up for auction. There is everything from fryers, to coffee makers, to beer taps, fridges and bar stools.

Verena says she will miss all the guests.

“I’ve loved it, it’s been great. It was always such a nice feeling coming to work, just making

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people comfortable and looking after them.”

Ray had looked at the building for a number of years. He says it was a derelict building when he took it over.

“I took a punt, did a fit-out and had six good years.”

He says people’s social lives

have changed with drink driving laws being hardened.

“I don’t know if it has saved any lives, possibly not. I’m really concerned that people don’t socialise as much as they did. Social media isn’t a substitute for face to face dialogue. I worry about the future.”

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It was here that she recalls seeing a woman walking past wearing a pink coat. Police would like to speak with this woman, as they believe she may have seen something. If you can help, please call Detective Green on 03 546 3841. Information can also be provided anonymously via Crimestoppers on 0800 555 111.

Manhunt sparked: A police manhunt was sparked after a report of an armed robbery at the Haven Road store in Nelson late on Friday afternoon. Police received reports of a robbery at the store at around 4.50pm. The alleged offender fled the scene and has not yet been found by police. A police spokesperson says the offender had what was later established to be a toy gun. "Cordons were put in place and a dog unit was dispatched but lost the track at about 5.30pm. Police stood the cordons down at that point and are now investigating at the scene."

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The group of Habitat for Humanity volunteers, mainly from Nelson, at the Phnom Penh Royal Palace in Cambodia late last year. The group helped build three houses in a rural village about an hour outside of the capital late last year. Photo: Supplied.

Staff reporter Locals from across Nelson recently had a tropical holiday of a different kind – building homes for impoverished people in Cambodia.

The group, organised by Habitat for Humanity, returned home after spending time in a rural village about an hour out of Phnom Penh.

“We split into three groups of 10 and worked with the locals to build three houses,” says Habitat for Humanity Nelson chair Rob Silcock.

“Everybody was absolutely over the moon because they were able to work with the local people and the kids.”

Rob says the group were diverse, with most never having experienced something like it before. “It was new experience for almost all of them. Everybody got on well and enjoyed it.”

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The annual Shiny Side Up Festival featured an array of stunts and demonstrations. Photo: Jonty Dine.

Riders schooled on safety Jonty Dine David Keilty believes all 52 fatal motorbike accidents on New Zealand roads last year were preventable.

In a bid to curb the carnage, Nelson bikers were schooled on motorbike safety at the annual Shiny Side Up Festival held at Saxton Fields on Sunday.

The Ride Forever programme manager says the number of biker fatalities is not acceptable and the festival was about looking at how to prevent them.

“We bring together everyone with an interest in motorbikes from clubs, retailers, police and enthusiasts and show them what is great about riding but also get them thinking about safety.”

He says it is crucial to keep the next generation of riders safe.

“We have a problem with the older generation and the ‘she’ll be right’ attitude. So what we don’t want to do is encourage those new riders to adopt that attitude.

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Dave says since the inception of Ride Forever, there has been a 20 percent reduction in injuries.

“We want riders to understand the risks and mitigate them.”

The Nelson biker community turned out in droves for the fourth annual festival which featured seminars, stunts, workshops and of course a mass of motorbikes.

“We have a really great population of riders here, there has been huge interest.”

He says the festival continues to get bigger and better.

“It’s been a fantastic event and hopefully we will be welcomed back next year.”

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Feeding 400 people at Kai Fest Kate Russell Reporter

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Sonny Alesana is no stranger to preparing a hāngi feast.

It’s a hot Monday afternoon at Whakatū Marae, and he is digging out the hāngi pit for the annual Kai Festival.

The kitchen is humming with helpers, preparing the 40kg of spuds and 30kg of kumara that’s needed for the day.

Sonny says he once fed 1800 people a hāngi from just one hole, so preparing an estimated 400 meals should be breeze for him this year.

“It’s the easiest way to feed multitudes of people.”

Although this year’s hāngi is a big fundraiser for local kapa haka groups, Sonny says he’s doing it to support Waitangi Day. “For me, it’s about making sure there is a hāngi for the visitors.”

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Sonny Alesana prepares the hāngi pit at Whakatū Marae on Monday. Photo: Kate Russell. pre-sold. morning to light the fire and then Along with the masses of spuds After the days of preparation, at 6.45am the food will go into and kumara, there will also Sonny will get up at 4.30am this baskets then into the ground. be eight large pumpkins, 10

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cabbages, a stuffing made with 50 loaves of bread, and 1200 pieces of meat - although a vegetarian option will be on offer.

“Mum’s clean sheets and sacks go over the top, then a tarpaulin.

It’s a little bit like a microwave,” Sonny says.

“We bury it for four-and-a-half to five hours, then it comes up about midday.”

Hosted by Whakatū Marae and Founders Heritage Park, today’s international Kai Festival goes from 10.30am to 3.30pm and will feature a total of more than 70 kai and craft stalls that are dotted around the two venues.

There will be a powhiri at Whakatū Marae at 11am and Whenua Iti is also running workshops which the public are able to enjoy, including haka, flax weaving and learning to speak te reo.

Last year, more than 7000 people attended the increasinglypopular event which is now in its 11th year.

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Jerusalem Quartet: I am writing to express my dismay over the call for a boycott of the Jerusalem Quartet at the Adam Chamber Music Festival in Nelson.The Jerusalem Quartet does not come as cultural ambassadors nor is the group funded by the Israeli Government. These internationallyacclaimed artists have come up to Nelson to perform music, not to spread propaganda. It is a dangerous road to use artists as political pawns or to call for a boycott on any artist based on the passports he/she holds, or on race or religion.

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ing between Israelis and Palestinians and pave the way for peace in the form of negotiated two-state solution between those two parties. Those aims are the antithesis of the BDS campaign, which does not support a two state solution (the official position of every political party in New Zealand), and instead promotes segregation, dehumanisation and isolation of Israel and Israelis based on a false narrative that Israel practises apartheid. Through bullying tactics, BDS activists seek to collectively punish, blacklist and discriminate against individual Israelis, such as the Jerusalem Quartet, who believe in fostering dialogue and empathy between the two sides of this tragic conflict. Juliet Moses, spokesperson of the New Zealand Jewish Council

It speaks volumes that a small group of BDS activists urged, in your pages, a boycott of the Jerusalem Quartet, whose members work with the West–Eastern Divan Orchestra.

That orchestra aims to build bridges and promote understand-

Magazine Point planters: I was reading your article about the ragged planters. I agree that something needs to be done to make it a feature and practical. I regularly walk here with my dog and it looks very sad. It needs a modern, sleek

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editorial@nelsonweekly.co.nz facebook.com/nelsonweekly www.nelsonweekly.co.nz touch. Why not make a seating area here where people can sit and enjoy the view? Maybe just steps so it can have more than one purpose while widening the walkway. Why spend and probably waste a lot of taxpayer’s money on something with a questionable outcome. Maria Anderson It isn't that difficult to fix.

Organic matter to improve the soil structure and water retention. Choice of plants is also simple, coastal plants that are ok with some salt. Dune species are an example (also easy care). I don't think kowhai is a suitable choice with the salt and wind.

Rachel Wastney Get rid of them and it becomes a wider path.

Rayon Mackenzie Spending $50k on some stupid artwork will sort that out. That's what normally happens. Cam Lankshear Widen the footpath and provide seating.

Glenis Shaw Plants species that are highly suitable for this environment. Dennis Goodman Remove them and tidy the footpath up.

Sallie Rose Why do we need planters there? Remove them to widen the footpath. Sophie Hodge Make them into seats.

Patrick Veysey Turn them into seating or widen the footpath and fix the problem with chain balustrade. It's dangerous, especially when you have ass hat push bikers nearly bowling people over it.

Stefanie Coulter ‘Gutless’ attack on taxi driver: Is Nelson going to the dogs? Doug Barry-Martin I hope you have a swift recovery, John. You are very gracious to have concern for

Nelson Matters Labour owes Nelson and New Zealand voters an apology over the failure of their flagship Kiwibuild policy. It has been a cynical political con on one of the most important issues facing New Zealand.

The original Kiwibuild was for the Government to build 10,000 homes a year to be sold for $300,000 each for lower income first home buyers. Labour argued that the state could build houses far more quickly and less costly than any building company. The policy was scaled back just before the Election to 1000 homes in the first year, 5000 in the second, 10,000 in the third and 12,000 each for the next 7

years. This promise was repeated

by Jacinda Ardern, Phil Twyford and local Labour candidates like Nelson’s Rachel Boyack endlessly and included in brochures to every Nelson household in 2017.

The scale of Labour’s failure has been eye watering. Far from the 1000 Kiwibuild homes promised in the first year only 33 have been built. The private sector in the same year built 33,000. The average price of the Kiwibuild Homes has been $540,000 and not the $300,000 promised. The policy was changed to allow buyers to earn up to $180,000 a year and was also altered to let them pocket the profits from a short term resale. The homes be-

ing built were not additional but just relabelled from existing developments.

Nelson and Tasman has been particularly short-changed. Labour promised our region would get our share of Kiwibuild homes (proportionate to our population). That equates to 20 in the first year, 100 in the second and 200 in the third. None have been built or are under construction.

Labours response to this mess has been to blame the officials they appointed to run Kiwibuild.

The CEO is gone but is now suing the Government causing more costs for taxpayers. If a business promised 1000 homes at $300,000 each and delivered

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33 at $540,000, they would be done for fraud.

The real answer to New Zealand’s housing challenges involves many actions and takes time. We need councils to free up land supply and put the infrastructure in so more sections are available. That’s what National did with the Special Housing Areas on sites like Richmond West, Nayland Rd in Stoke and Betts Carpark in the city where hundreds of homes are being built.

We also need to streamline the building consent and resource process so it is more efficient.

We need to attract more people to the building trades. We need more innovation and competi-

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tion in building products. We need to partner with organisations like Abbeyfield, Nelson Tasman Housing Trust and Habitat for Humanity. We also need to expand programmes like the Kiwisaver Homestart I initiated which gives grants of up to $20,000 for a home deposit that has helped over 1,500 people locally and 50,000 nationally get into home ownership.

The lesson from Kiwibuild is for politicians to do their homework properly on policy. And the public need to be sceptical of those promising simplistic and instant solutions to complex problems.

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Businesses called on to support charity golf day Though some of the swings may not be pretty, the annual Fifeshire Foundation golf day acts as one of the biggest drives for the Nelson charity.

Hundreds of businessmen will take to the greens next month to help support the foundation which supports our most vulnerable.

Event coordinator Chris Butler says the tournament acts as the charity’s primary fundraiser for the year.

“The trust is set up to help support those in need, so it is

a great cause to get behind.”

Chris says the day has evolved to now include more than 30 teams of four.

“It has become a big day.”

He says the day doesn’t only provide an opportunity to raise up to $30,000 but is also a good chance to network with the business community who get right behind it.

“The whole purpose is to get together fun day out and raise some significant money.”

Chris says businesses don’t have to play to support the

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day. “You can be a sponsor or offer an auction item or even a prize.”

With the tournament to be played under Ambrose rules, Chris says the playing field is somewhat evened out.

“It will be a bit of a mixed bag, there will be the hackers and the bashers, but some serious golfers.”

All proceeds go toward the Fifeshire Foundation so they can continue to support local people in hardship and domestic crisis.

Registrations are now open until February 28.

All players are provided with a range of complimentary on-course food and drink including: local produce, BBQ and salmon nibbles.

There will also be prizes for the straightest drive, closest to the pin and best dressed team.

If you want to be involved go to https://www. fifeshirefoundation.co.nz/ events/2019/3/7/golftournament-2019

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Rollos Locksmiths has been providing a reliable service to residents and businesses in the Nelson-Tasman region for 45 years. In April 2018 the company changed ownership but still retains the Rollos name. Rollos install all types of door locks, deadbolts, security locks, window safety stays and patio bolts on both residential and commercial buildings and have specialist equipment that is used in

installation work. Located at 14 Bridge Street, its retail premises will soon shift next door to a bigger shop, where it will continue to cater for all your lock needs, as well as key rings, padlocks, key boxes and many other lock items. Rollos also has a wide range of safes and can provide installation and advice.

Rollos provides automotive lock and ignition repairs, it’s a transponder and remote specialist and it can cut most types of keys for both old and new cars. Drop by and visit the friendly staff, Monday to Friday 8am to 5pm.

Now that the days are getting warmer, Debug Nelson has been getting a lot more calls

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“It’s the time of year when pesky flies, ants and spiders start invading your home but you don’t have to put up with it,” says owner Shane Warland.

“We are all about customer satisfaction – it usually only takes one treatment, but sometimes a job can be more difficult, so we keep at it until your home is pest free!”

Shane has some practical advice about keeping pests away. “Trim back any trees which are touching your house as these can provide access for ants. Clean up after your dog, and use a compost bin for your grass clippings, as both these things can attract flies.” Shane is more than happy to chat about your pest problems and provide free quotes, so visit www.debugnelson.co.nz or phone Debug Nelson on 03 548 0121 to get in touch.

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Flock Café and Pizzeria, located in the heart of Nelson, is all about bringing people together to eat, drink and enjoy.

The European-inspired café and pizzeria serves the best coffee in town, award winning artisan gelato, authentic handstretched Italian pizza and beautifully crafted sweets, patisseries and desserts.

Equally impressive is the café itself, which is light and spacious, with modern indoor and outdoor seating, trendy concrete floors, and stylish interior décor. “We opened in December 2017 as Caffé Roma and have recently rebranded as ‘Flock’,” says Jeni Bosselman who

co-owns the business with her brother Brad McFarlane. The thinking behind the rebrand was to capture the essence of bringing people together, like a flock of birds, and to acknowledging the simple pleasure of eating good food together with friends and family. “Sharing food and drink with loved ones is part of our family ethos and we wanted to express that through Flock”.

Jeni has always worked in hospitality managing restaurants, so this was the next step for her. On working closely with her brother, she says “we get on really well and have each got our own strengths; he’s very businessminded, whereas I’m more front-of-house and people-oriented. We are really rapt with the team we have, including two very talented Italian chefs who are the perfect match for our European- Mediterranean style café and a head barista who makes a superb coffee”.

Flock’s focus has recently shifted to the pizzeria side of the business and it is now open evenings until 9pm, 7 days per week, with no surcharge on public holidays.

Jeni says, “you eat with your eyes first,” a saying which is reflected in Flock’s immaculate food presentation. Tiramisu is a favourite in the cabinet made by chef Rino who uses his own Sicilian family recipe, meanwhile chef Marco makes authentic Italian pizzas in the evenings.

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Come and meet the friendly team at Flock Cafe and Pizerria including chef Rino Greco, co-owner Jeni Bosselman and barista Tyler Hickmott. prefer a delicious buckwheat crepe fill with smoked salmon, capers and mascarpone. Flock’s coffee also deserves a special mention. Their coffee beans are custom roasted and supplied by Nelson business The Coffee Company. There are two types of beans available to suit the tastes of Nelson’s discerning coffee drinkers, and Flock employs expert baristas who serve up the perfect brew.

Flock Café and Pizzeria is also the place to go for delectable Gelato Roma gelato with mouth-watering (and award winning!) flavours such as salted caramel, hazelnut, raspberry, coffee, tiramisu, chocolate and boysenberry. “In these warm evenings, we get a huge crowd coming into Flock wanting a scoop or two of gelato and walking around our lovely city. It feels very European”.

Customers appreciate knowing that Flock supports local suppliers like Raeward Fresh, Oakland’s Milk and Mediterranean Foods. With a liquor licence in place, the Flock is pleased it can offer a selection of wines from local vineyards such as Brightwater Wines, Kina Beach and Rich-

mond Plains. Importantly in this hot weather, beer and cider are also served.

Being parents themselves, the owners strive to offer a family-friendly destination. “We’ve created a children’s play area and it can be seen from anywhere in the café so Mum or Dad can sit down, have a coffee or a glass of wine and keep an eye on the kids. We also have a kid’s menu.”

As well as serving authentic European flavours and superb coffee, what also sets Flock apart is the trendy Coffee Company Ltd items it has for sale at the front of its premises such as: Zyliss coffee plungers, stainless steel milk jugs, Caffe Latte glasses and colourful Rockingham mugs.

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Nayland College students Sophie Young and Greta Stjade took up beach volleyball as a hobby during the indoor offseason.

The 17-year-olds say the sport was just “something to do in summer”, but now the pair can call themselves national champions.

Sophie and Greta beat out 60 other teams at the National Senior Secondary School Beach Volleyball Championships in Mount Maunganui at the weekend, a first-ever title for a Tasman team.

“When we stop to think about it, I guess it is quite a big deal,” says Sophie.

Greta says, with the North Islanders having far more experience, they certainly didn’t expect to be crowned champions.

“We were definitely surprised, it was quite a shock.”

The teens made their way to the final after beating New Plymouth Girls 2-0 in the quarters and Otumoetai College 2-1 in the semis to set up a showdown with the heavilyfavoured Westlake Girls.

With crowd support firmly in favour of the Aucklanders, Sophie and Greta went about spoiling the party.

“There was a lot of pressure,

Sophie Young and Greta Stjade celebrate their National Senior Secondary School Beach Volleyball championship with coach Armins Vensbergs. Photo: Supplied. we knew they were very good players, so we just wanted to give it our best.”

After sneaking home in the first and dropping the second, Nayland stormed home to claim the final set and the title.

“We were down by quite a lot but then we got back as many points through our serves as we could and managed to catch up.”

The pair say it took a while for their achievement to sink in.

“We didn’t really feel anything, we were so hyped up,” Greta says.

The Nayland duo made a stunning statement on day one, knocking off the second seeds in Whakatane. The pair say their most polished perfor-

mance came in the semi-final.

Greta and Sophie have only been playing together since just before Christmas with Greta having won a scholarship to the school and moving from Latvia.

“We play indoor mostly and have only been a team for a couple of months, we had to squeeze in as many trainings as we could.”

They say coach Armins Vensbergs was hugely influential.

“He is a very good beach volleyball player and told us how to play smart ball in gaps,” Sophie says.

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“These days it’s become more of a market-bazaar day because the show has expanded over the past five years,” says Nelson Vintage Car Club chairman, Jim Wareing. “When it was more of a ‘swap meet,’ people used to come along with old car, motorbike and truck parts which they swapped and traded between each other. Today, while the emphasis is still the same, there’s also a huge array of stalls including antique goods, bric-a-brac, old signs and records.”

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People from all over Nelson, Marlborough, Canterbury and the West Coast will gather for the upcoming Swap Meet and Bazaar on the outskirts of Richmond this weekend, hosted by the Nelson Vintage Car Club. and over 100 stalls, with some site $10. Public entry $5. Chilsites still available. The event dren free. Free parking entry is the one chance the club has at Lansdowne Road. For site to raise a few dollars to keep its enquires, phone Merilyn on 03 building going.

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Pole masters take centre stage Staff reporter

Some of the world’s best pole practitioners are heading to Nelson this weekend as part of New Zealand's first semi-pro pole art competition.

Pole Artistry Nelson, in association with Glen James Jewellers and Lupit Poles is hosting the event at the Theatre Royal on Saturday.

“With interest and attendances in Pole growing nationwide over the past decade, we recognised an increasing need to acknowledge those who are yet to establish themselves in the pole community,” says Pole Artistry founder and managing director Sarah Dodds.

She says there are currently a number of competitions in circulation which celebrate the successes of those individuals who have helped Pole grow from the ground up.

“Unfortunately, as this group continues to challenge each other and raise the bar, those who are

Pole Sports Federation, taking the country one step closer to regulating standards here in New Zealand and to competing on an international stage.

“Not only will this event showcase our up-and-coming talents, it will also provide an opportunity to witness professional polers at their best.”

This includes Russia's threetime world champion Evgeny Greshilov.

“Come along and share in the excitement of this growing industry and see what all the fuss is about, you might just find yourself booking a class at your local studio.”

A portion of all ticket sales will go to 'Brave NZ' which supports victims of sexual violence.

Three-time world champion poler Evgeny Greshilov will perform this weekend.

Photo: Supplied. yet to gain recognition are finding entering the competitive stage increasingly difficult.”

Sarah says this competition will serve as a platform to bridge the gap between the casual and com-

petitive polers. She hopes this will result in a pool of enthusiasts which grows both in numbers and quality, and strengthens the pole community throughout the nation.

Along with introducing this unique competition, Sarah has also been influential in the creation of the New Zealand

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Griffins win Hawke Cup zone final Peter Jones

The Nelson Pine Griffins cricket team will challenge Southland for the Hawke Cup in a fortnight’s time.

It was three days of good oldfashioned Cup cricket at Horton Park that resulted in a first innings victory over old rivals Marlborough.

Nelson had cruised past Marlborough’s under-par first innings total of 212 by stumps on day two, well-placed at 331-6 with skipper Greg Hay unbeaten on 127.

Marlborough’s only realistic hope of forcing an outright decision was to take quick wickets but it was 28 overs into the final day before they were able to make inroads. Felix Murray was the first to go, seeming well poised on 92 to push for a century before he played a Sam Boyce delivery onto his stumps.

The two Bens, Hazlett and Stark, came and went quickly, but No 11 Jarrod McKay hung around with

Hay who was nearing another double century. However, his marathon 370-ball knock came to an end when he was adjudged caught behind by Ma’ara Ave from Matthew Stretch’s bowling with his score at 180. He registered 18 boundaries in a totally professional exhibition of efficient run-gathering.

Late wickets to Stretch and Boyce helped Marlborough’s cause but it was a tired and frustrated team who trooped off for lunch after being in the field for 158 overs.

After the break a maximum of 52 overs were available to be bowled for the day, leaving the home side, who trailed by 238, their own version of “mission impossible” if they were to recover the situation.

Caught between a rock and a hard place, Marlborough’s top order chased quick runs and paid the price, former team-mate Stark grabbing 3-16 and fellow opener Jarrod McKay 1-9 from four overs apiece. With the score at 4-40 drinks came on the field and

Nelson Griffins captain Grey Hay was in top form as his side beat Marlborough over the weekend. Photo: Chris Symes/Shuttersport. the respective captains agreed to conclude proceedings.

Nelson coach Ryan Edwards said he was extremely satisfied with how the match had gone.

“From the get-go they were good, that first hour on Friday, and obviously to be able to drive home the advantage over the course of day two was pretty important, so we’re very happy.”

When it came to singling out

players Edwards said it was hard to go past Hay, but also mentioned the bowling unit which he described as “brilliant on Friday”.

“As a unit they were good in trying conditions. The wicket was pretty flat and there was a hefty breeze which we had to bowl into from one end. I thought Thomas Zohrab at times was very good doing the hard yards into the wind, Felix [Murray] again but,

to be honest, while there are some good numbers against a few people’s names I am pretty happy with all 12.”

Now his side will turn their attention to the cup challenge in Invercargill after what he describes as “perfect preparation.”

“It’s been two and a half days of hard cricket … if we can repeat that performance in a couple of weeks time, whatever the result I’ll be pleased.”

Scores: Marlborough first innings 212 (Jerrym Lamb 106, Josh Poole 44, Joel Lavender 18, Thomas Zohrab 5-25, Willie Luddick 2-40, Ben Hazlett 2-30) Nelson first innings 450 (Thomas Zohrab 45, Greg Hay 180, Patrick Howes 54, Felix Murray 92, Nick Weaver 1-71, Joel Lavender 1-45, Tarin Mason 1-54, Jerrym Lamb 1-71, Sam Boyce 2-37, Matt Stretch 3-88) Marlborough second innings 40-4 (Prabodha Arthavidu 10, Ben Stark 3-16.

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Cricket: Stoke/Nayland defeated a gutsy WTTU to claim the 110-over title at Saxton Oval on Saturday. The Red Machine battled hard to get a total which at half time seemed adequate but not unassailable. Stoke/ Nayland opted to bat first on a surprisingly sluggish deck. Darius Skeaping and Clayton Campbell dug in to produce a 112-run partnership. WTTU lost Tom Ingham with the first ball in their run chase and were soon in further trouble with the departure of Joey O’Connor, Steven Binnie and Jack Aldridge all in relatively quick succession. The target worked down to 37 off the last three overs and 26 were left off the

One of Nelson’s favourite sons has resigned with the region.

The Mike Pero Nelson Giants have secured the signature of star forward Finn Delany for the 2019 season.

Finn had an outstanding 2018, averaging just under 20 points a game and leading a Giants resurgence which saw it finish the regular season in third.

The 23-year-old was also named in the NZNBL all-star five and forward of the season.

The Tall Black will again be integral to the Giant’s chances of success in 2019.

Giants general manager Jeremy Banks says the franchise is “really excited” to have Finn back on the books for 2019.

“Finn had a fantastic season for us last year and he's taken that form and built on it with a strong season for the Breakers.”

Finn has spent four seasons with the Breakers, racking up 59 appearances with the Auckland franchise.

In October, he slammed home a career-best 27 points off the bench against Adelaide before a knee injury saw him endure a stint on the sidelines.

However, he has returned to court and has continued the form that illustrates why his signature is so highly sought after.

Jeremy says Finn is a huge talent and his athleticism always makes him a crowd favourite.

“We look forward to another season Mike Pero Nelson Giants star Finn Delany will once of him attacking the Trafalgar Centre again represent the region in this seasons NZNBL. Photo: Barry Whitnall/Shuttersport. rims.”

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Football: Tasman United’s hot form continued at the weekend as the side secured a hard fought 1-1 draw with the Wellington Phoenix Reserves to extend its unbeaten run to four games. Tasman opened the scoring in the 45th minute through Kiernan Hughes Mason from close range after a corner but the hosts picked up just their fourth point of the season through a late equaliser from Benjamin Waine. Tasman now sits third from bottom in the premiership with 12 points and will return to Trafalgar this Sunday to take on Southern United.

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The more lures you’ve got running and the more racket they (and the boat) make the better, tuna love the sound of possible bait fish splashing on the surface. If you hook one make sure you use a gaff, or even better, a large landing net to get them on board. Many are lost while trying to lift them in on the leader.

Kill and bleed them (this tends to make a great mess) and put them on ice immediately, the meat is delicious but spoils quickly if not treated with care.

The Dawnbreakers Fishing Club members are counting down to their highlight of the season, the annual Big Blue Snapper Cup, taking place on the 2nd of March.

The committee members have been busy finding sponsors and collecting prizes. There are over $10,000 worth of prizes to be won so far and we are far from finished.

Preparations are in full swing and this year the weigh in and prize giving will take place at the Suburban Football Club in Stoke.

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Noah Malpot, 13, defied the odds at the weekend to finish second in the Optimist Fleet at the Auckland Championships against the highly-favoured big city sailors.

In an incredibly competitive fleet, which included a number of sailors who travelled as part of the New Zealand team to the Optimist World Championships last year, and in challenging conditions that saw even the best sailors struggle, Noah secured silver in style.

Noah says the win is the result of training every day for the past two years.

"It definitely paid off."

The young sailor says conditions were in his favour during the race.

"We get a lot of tides here in Nelson and there was a big tide at Maraetai which suited me," he says.

Noah says he was aiming for a top five finish but surprised

Noah Malpot came second in the Optimist Fleet at the Auckland Championships at the weekend. Photo: Jonty Dine. even himself by crossing the finish line in second.

The next national ranking regatta will be the Interislander over the hill in Picton.

The young sailing star will be hoping to improve on his sixth-placed finish at the North Island Champs in October, ahead of the Nationals at Murray’s Bay, Auckland in April as he looks to qualify for the NZI-

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Other Nelsonians to compete in Auckland included Ben Roff who came 32nd in the 78 boat Optimist Fleet.

Georgia Schokking and Ben Mangin sailed Starlings, coming 24th and 28th respectively in the fleet of 49.

The Starling Nationals are due to be held in Nelson during the Easter school holidays in 2020.

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construction, the desire to be back on the pitch became too much. “I missed football and wanted to get back into it.

When Ryan heard I had moved to Sydney and that I wasn’t playing, he offered me the opportunity to come to Nelson.”

The 24-year-old had represented the semi-professional Limavady United as well as Northern Ireland schoolboys.

His Limavady side enjoyed unprecedented success having won back-to-back trebles with two league championships and two cups in two years.

He says while playing in the heat has been an adjustment, he is loving being back.

“There was a bit of rust at my first training, but I’ll just look to get the fitness levels up as quick as possible.”

Bryan joins fellow Northern Irishmen Corey Wilson and James McClay in the Suburbs’ squad to make up a strong defensive trio.

“I want to keep as many clean sheets as possible.”

While his primary goal is to contribute to another successful season, he will be sure not to forget the fact he is living his dream.

“Not many people get the chance to move to the opposite side of the world to play football, so I just want to enjoy it.”

Suburb’s season kicks off on March 9.

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With the departure of two of its brightest young stars, Nelson Suburbs has wasted little time recruiting top talent to fill the boots of Matt Tod-Smith and Bertie Fish.

The club has signed a pair of experienced European players to the books as they look to build on a successful 2018.

Cameron Gordon brings a wealth of experience from England having signed on with the Swindon Academy at eight-years-old.

The 23-year-old striker spent his childhood playing against glamour clubs Chelsea and Manchester United but says his dream has always been to travel the world playing the game he loves.

Cameron came to New Zealand in September where he signed on for Southern United.

However, due to the import quota, he spent the season on the sidelines.

Hungry to continue his career in the country, Cameron called various clubs in New Zealand to begin his next chapter.

When new Suburbs director of football Ryan Stewart offered him a spot on the books, Cameron jumped at the opportunity. “It wasn’t a hard sell.”

Cameron says while the cutthroat environment of academy life helped him become a

disciplined player and person, he eventually chose the education path.

“Swindon is not biggest club but to get to train on the biggest grounds against great players was amazing, but the atmosphere changed once we turned 16.”

He says the atmosphere turned sour as players chased contracts, prompting him to leave the academy and go to college.

After completing his A-levels, Cameron attended Loughborough University.

Cameron says while his size is an asset, he has much more to offer. “I can help create, run into channels to stretch the defence and hopefully pop the ball in the net.”

He graduated with a degree in sports science so has a safety net should football not work out. “Less than one per cent of players make it so I think I made the right decision.”

Ryan’s recruitment drive has also lured Irishman Bryan McClelland, who had recently hung up his boots, out of retirement and to the region.

The centre half had been playing men’s football as a teenager but gave up the game to work in Australia.

“I went on a working holiday just to get away from home and enjoy the sunshine and city life.”

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service@btsmarine.nz | www.btsmarine.nz

PRomPt SeRviCe

• Cleaning • Decluttering • House organising • Gardening

JOHN DUNCAN

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Building Repair and Construction maintenance, commercial fitout, decks, fences and hard landscaping

Marcia Higgs

www.gourmetcatering.co.nz

Ph 027 667 2837

or 035 3800 30

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

- Servicing all makes and models, recreational and commercial - Mobile Servicing. We come to you!

- Trailer sales/service & WOF preparation - Honda Marine & Evinrude main agents

The Diverse Boat Co.Ltd.

Builder

Builder / Handyman

Plymouth Contracting Ltd

catering

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Get on the water this summer!

Domestic & Commercial Wiring PV Solar expert Maintenance & Repairs Registered Electricians

Ph: 021 482 088 or 542 2328

www.rowandronelectrical.co.nz 15d McGlashen Ave, Richmond

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Trades & Services

WEDNESDAY 6 February 2019

Locally Owned and Operated

Trades&Services gardening

garden maintenance

Mowers Chainsaws and more Repairs and Sales

• Landscaping • Quality Garden Maintenance • Plant Planning & Care • All Aspects of Pruning

Chainsaws - Lawn Mowers Blower/Vacs - Weedeaters Ride On Mowers We sell the best and service the rest

• Office Plant Care

Pick up and Delivery Available

• Commercial & Domestic

Lesley & Nick

027 831 4414

31 Venice Place, Stoke Phone 03 547 3276

gardenaffairsltd@gmail.com

garden maintenance

Al’s

Lawn Mowing Weeding Section Clearing Spouting Cleaned Pre House Sale Outside/Inside • Make Overs No Job Too Small

Single story house wash $249 - 2 bedroom house $299 - 3 bedroom house $349 - 4 bedroom house - With over 2500 houses washed you know you’re in good hands -

SUMMER SpEcial

50% OFF single story roof treatments Limited to the first 200 homes. Expires 28/2/2019.

Graham 0272 204 799

E: gpsnelson@hotmail.com www.gpsnelson.nz

LaWyer

Home maintenance

Meet Dallas Woods Specialising in Senior Law

Wills - Estates - Powers of Attorney House sales - Retirement Villages Ring for a no obligation discussion

SeniorLAW Ph 547 33 66 E: dallas@senlaw.co.nz

Stoke Central Mall (next to Professionals) Cnr Main Rd & Songer St

6cm x 1 column only

$23 +gst pw

Ph 548 5900 pLumber

painter

544 8059 www.tasmanbayplumbing.co.nz

1/750 Lower Queen St Richmond

Hairdresser

For friendly, efficient and professional servicing of ALL your glass requirements

• • • • • •

Retrofit Double Glazing Showers Splashbacks Balustrades & Fencing Mirrors Glass replacement

SENIOR STYLIST MICHELLE LONGMAN

Your TrADE or SErviCE righT hErE? 6cm x 1 column only

$23 +gst pw

$20 off for all new clients - with mention of this ad (Excluding children)

Phone (03) 546 5365 5 Nayland Road, Stoke www.metrodirect.co.nz

Unit 4, Phoenix Arcade, 16 Bridge St www.hairheartandsoul.co.nz

027 4265 046

Ph 548 5900

Home maintenance

LaWnmoWing

LaWnmoWing

• Kitchen & Bathroom Renovations • Exterior Painting • Interior Painting • Pergolas & Sheds • Water Blasting • General Maintenance

FoR All YouR  Garden Clean-ups  Pruning  Lawn Mowing  Garden Maintenance Call us today for a FREE quote

Craig: 021 822 235 or 538 0198

Ph 0800 4 546 546 (0800 4 JIMJIM)

Call us now for a FREE quote

massage

Sage Landscapes

the wise choice

Planning Construction Planting Maintenance

NELSON RELAX THAI

MASSAGE OPEN MON-SAT 10am - 7pm We offer:

Body Relaxation Massage Thai Traditional Massage Deep Tissue Palm Massage Neck & Shoulder Massage Foot Reflexology Massage

Call us today for a friendly no obligation quote

www.sagelandscapes.co.nz

Buxton Square Nelson ph | txt | walk-in 022 453 3679 shop 03 265 5040

painter

pest controL

E: ollie@sagelandscapes.co.nz

meaLs

Are you...

• Too busy to cook?

• Recovering from surgery?

• A shiftworker?

• Tired of cooking for one?

Call us now 546 8963 Standard Meals - $14 Large Meals - $17 Delivered fresh, chilled, on a plate. www.mobilemeals.co.nz

mobiLity

Baby&Mobility HIRE Carseats | Push Chairs | High Chairs Cots | Porta Cots | Bassinets Mobility Scooters | Walking Frames Lift Chairs | Wheelchairs | Power Chairs

mobility4you

SALES - SERVICE - RENTALS

269 Queen St Richmond Ph 544 6603 www.mobility4you.co.nz

pHotograpHy

pLumber

drone PhotograPhy

Honest, Reliable Master Plumbers, Drain Layers and Gasfitters Since 1915

pLumber

Brumwell Painting - Exterior/Interior - Airless Spraying - Waterblasting - New & Old Work - Fully Qualified Tradesmen - Obligation Free Quote

Call Adam

Interior & exterior New homes Wall papering Repaints & renovations Award winners www.nbd.co.nz

Ph: 548 3836

adam_brumwell@hotmail.com

021 0235 2728

or 544 9415

High quality imaging stills and movies.

Latest drone technology.

Friendly, professional service and great rates.

Weddings, sports, media, corporate - all events!

Call Steve for a quote

027 671 8417

E aglE I magIng

or

Toby: 027 775 5995

property maintenance property maintenance property maintenance

reaL estate

GreatScapeS

COMMERCIAL | INDUSTRIAL BUYING OR LEASING

Thistle & Fern Property Maintenance

Professional Plumbing Services in Nelson, Richmond & Motueka

• Landscaping • Paths & Paving • Deck Planning & Building • Fencing • Section Clearing • Retaining Walls • Rubbish Removal

P: 03 5530 306 M: 022 122 5013

Dallas Woods LLB - Solicitor

gLass

From maintenanCe to makeovers

Landscaping

Seniors, do you need to talk to a lawyer?

Your TrADE or SErviCE righT hErE?

• Garden tidy ups • Regular maintenance • Roses and pruning • Irrigation • Qualified team

P: 546 6161 M: 021 034 0090 E: allywalk56@gmail.com

House WasHing

sales@nelsonweekly.co.nz

garden maintenance

backyard + Home Service lTd • • • • •

Ph 548 5900

High Reach Tree Pruning Fencing Paving Decking Retaining Walls Interior/Exterior Painting Lawn Trimming Lifestyle Blocks

Tony 021 612 316 John 021 825 290

landscapes + property maintenance

Landscaping • Garden Tidy’s Tree Pruning • Lawn Mowing Hedge Trimming • Planting Painting • Paving • Fencing Trees Removed • Chainsaw Work Decking • Chainsaw Milling Any work considered Mike eManuel

022 066 8981

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Hedge Trimming Lawn Mowing General Gardening Window Cleaning Waterblasting House Washing Int & Ext Painting House Repairs New Fences Joinery Repairs plus lots more!

malcolm property maintenance LAWN MOWING & GENERAL GARDENING

GREENWASTE REMOVAL AND MULCHING

INTERIOR & EXTERIOR PAINTING & GIB STOPPING

NEW FENCES AND HOUSE REPAIRS

WINDOW CLEANING & HOUSE WASHING SERVICE

PRE SALE HOUSE & PROPERTY CLEANUP

KITCHEN DESIGNS (MANUFACTURE INSTALL)

RENTAL PROPERTY CLEANING SERVICE

JOINERY & FURNITURE REPAIRS

FIREWOOD SUPPLY AND STACKING

Bevan Dixon bevan.dixon@summit.co.nz

nelson’s Commercial Specialist 0274 755 063 545 6100

Richard Malcolm Richard Malcolm

cell 021 02 545 565 a/h 03 541 9429 395 eighty eight valley road wakefield www.malcolmpropertymaintenance@gmail.com

021 02 545 565

malcolmpropertymaintenance@gmail.com

• Leaking Taps & Pipes • Kitchens & Bathrooms • Solar Hot Water • Drainage • Gasfitting • Wastewater

543 8090 info@tuffnell.co.nz

roofing

Top Kat Roofing Tasman OUR SERVICES

• Roof Repairs & Painting • Gutter Cleaning & Replacement • Iron Restorations • Cement Tile Restorations • Terracotta Tile Restoration

• Leaks • Repairs • Maintenance • ReRoofs • New Roofs

0800 36 70 70 E: topkatroofingtasman@gmail.com

summit.co.nz

roofing

www.topkat.co.nz

Ph: 538 0824 Stoke

Proudly supplying Orange Residential Homes roofing requirements for over 10 years

Nelson Weekly

Trades & Services / Community Notices

Locally Owned and Operated

storage

stump removaL

Tidy Your Bins

Stump Grinding Tree Felling & Removal Site Clearance

Camping and RV

Domestic and Commercial Your Solar • Grid Tied PV Systems 12v Off Grid

Chris Inglis 03 5448059 0275485877

• Off Grid PV Systems SpecialiStS Clean, green, affordable • Solar Hot Water 1-19 McPherson St Richmond

www.nzsolar.co.nz • Dairy Farms info@nzsolar.co.nz

Andrew Workman

03 544 8553

021 081 82 123

• Camping & RV

• Domestic & Commercial

www.nzsolar.co.nz

03 544 8553 1/750 Lower Queen St Richmond 7081

www.nzsolar.co.nz

Free Quotes & Prompt Service

Call Geoff 021 197 7993

teLevision

Stoke based All regions covered

Keith Mitchell 027 484 5709 satellitesnelson.co.nz

WaterbLasting

www.stumpgrindingservice.co.nz

trees

Television installation & repair Satellites Over Nelson

•Aerial •Internet •Dish

Stump GrindinG ServiceS

Locker for 2x 240L bins Easy roll in and out. Assembly required $189 + delivery $10 min

Specialising in supply & installation of Solar Systems for: Your solar specialists Hot Water Heating Dairy Farms 12V Grid Tie

“Professional Arborists who take pride in their workmanship” • Complete tree care from roots to tips • All hedge trimming works • Confined area tree felling & removals • Prompt, friendly & professional services

Call 0800 28 66 87 or 0800 ATOM TREE Email – info@atomtreespecialists.co.nz • House washing • Roof & gutters • Moss & algae removal • • Driveways, paths & decks • Boats & caravans •

WaterbLasting

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House washing Mobile 0220 649for 822 (24hr) Roof treatments mould, lichen, algae A/H 547 7856 moss, • 80 Neale Ave, Stoke, Nelson Gutters cleaned out Paths, decks, driveways Jeff NeilsoN

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• House washing • Roof & gutters • Moss & algae removal • • Driveways, paths & decks • Boats & caravans •

Mobile 0220 649 822 (24hr)

Jeff NeilsoN

A/H 547 7856 • 80 Neale Ave, Stoke, Nelson

WaterblastiNg

Mobile 0220 649 822 (24hr)

A/H 547 7856 • 80 Neale Ave, Stoke, Nelson

• House washing • Roof & gutters • Moss & algae removal • • Driveways, paths & decks • Boats & caravans •

Jeff NeilsoN

WaterblastiNg

• House washing • Roof & gutters • Moss & algae removal • • Driveways, paths & decks • Boats & caravans •

Mobile 0220 649 822 (24hr)

Jeff NeilsoN

A/H 547 7856 • 80 Neale Ave, Stoke, Nelson

WaterblastiNg

Mobile 0220 649 822 (24hr)

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Cell:

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Email: jeffneilson1961@yahoo.com

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Community Notices

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Smart Solutions for Smart People

WEDNESDAY 6 February 2019

Gr

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• Windows Inside & Outside • Lawns & Edges • Maintenance programs • Hedge Trimming • WINZ Quotes available phone steve - 027 324 8747 or 03 547 1503 For a No Obligation Free Quote

Your TrADE or SErviCE righT hErE? 6cm x 1 column only

$23 +gst pw

Ph 548 5900

DEADLiNE: MiDDAY FriDAY - 50 WorDS or LESS BY EMAiL oNLY PLEASE SEND To: myevent@nelsonweekly.co.nz neLson camera cLub to meet at Tahuna Beach Skating Rink park at 7pm Mon 11th Feb. “Photography With A Twist”. We welcome all photographers from beginners to experienced.

021 2360 847. www.nelsoncameraclub.co.nz neLson pHiLateLic society the club for stamp collectors and philatelists. Next meeting Tues 12th February, 7:30 at Stoke school. All welcome. Come and enjoy stamps. 5477516.

Writers at LuncHtime Wed Feb 13th, 11:30 am, The Prince Albert. Open mic edition. Start the new year by meeting other writers and sharing your work. Everyone is welcome to read a short extract of their writing and to enjoy a meal. neLson sociaL dancing cLub, at Club Waimea 9 February. AGM at 6.45pm & Live Music from 7.30pm -11.15pm. Members $10 , nonMembers $15. Chris 021 160 1358 Waimea music cLub meets Sun 10th Feb at Loney Hall, Wensley Rd Richmond at 1.15pm.

Clive 5530526 or Pat 5445766 astronomy Astronomy Section, NSS, meets Milton Building, Cawthon Institute, Thursday, 7 February, 7.30pm. John Burt speaking “It’s Life Jim, But Not as we Know It - A look at Astrobiology and the search for Extra-Terrestial Life”. All welcome, non members gold coin koha. Dennis 5470525. me/cfs/fm sufferers, eXpert taLK Worldrenowned specialist physician Dr Ros Vallings to speak on “Diagnosis and Management of ME/ CFS & FM - based on latest research”. Mon 11 February, 12:30-2pm, Annesbrook Church, 40 Saxton Road, Stoke. ME/CFS/Fibromyalgia sufferers and interested parties all welcome. Gold coin koha and plentiful parking available. stoKe seniors Tues Feb 12: Bob Young with pop/country music at 1.30pm $5 Thurs Feb 14: St. Valentine’s Day Lunch 12pm. Cost: $14.

Please book. Entertainment by Anne Spear at 1.30pm 548 Main Rd. Stoke PH: 5472660 stoKe seniors Thurs Feb 7, Resource Talk from Access Moblility 1.30 pm $5 (inc. Afternoon Tea) 548 Main Rd. Stoke PH: 5472660 neLson creative fibre group Our next meeting is on the 12th Feb 9.30am start Jaycees room Founders Park. It’s a knit and natter, bring along any old family heirlooms. $2 members $4 non-members this covers morning tea and raffles.

Latino corner Keen to practice/learn Spanish? Join our Free Language exchange of “Spanglish” every last Fri of the month at Wakatu Hotel, 8pm. Mingle with the Latino community and have fun. Fiesta afterwards! More info on Facebook. neLson 50+ WaLKing group Feb 14th, Haulashore Island-Lighthouse (swim). Ph. Annette, 548 9772 or Leo, 548 3563. neLson 50+ mini WaLKers Feb 12th, Pelorus. Meet 10am at Pelorus car park. Ph. Jenny, 542 3136. creative eLements of art for Quilters lecture on Thurs 7th Feb, 7.30pm, Room A211, NMIT. $8.00. Hear Lyric Kinnard, a USA award winning artist, author, and educator. She has a passion for sparking the creativity that she knows each person possesses.nelsonquilters@ gmail.com or Alison 0210766486 centraL garden group, Stoke Methodist Church Hall, Neale Ave. Every 2nd Wed of the month, 1.30pm. New members welcome. Barry 547 9086 neLson frencH aLLiance Junior French classes (5 to 17 yo). All levels, start Feb, After school, central location. http://www.afnelsontasman.org/learn-french.html or email esther. sassenburg@gmail.com Life LinK neLson QuiZ nigHt at the Speight’s Ale house on Mon 25th Feb. 6.30pm start.

54 82400 or email admin@lifelinc.co.nz to grab

your tickets. Let’s get behind this great organisation. african drumming cLasses for women, girls and anyone 12+ who identifies as female.

4.15-5.30 Sundays, Feb 17, 24 and March 3 Victory Community Centre. Feel strong and expressive in body and mind. BOOK by texting Liz 0210582088. Beginners welcome. Tū whitia te hopo! No cost. Koha accepted. victory siXty pLus Tuesdays 1.30-3.30pm, 238 Upper Vanguard St. Join us for cards, games and a cuppa. For more info please contact Jan on 546 9057 or 027 4577 955. tHe inner WHeeL cLub of Waimea Nelson is a Club for women meeting on the 4th Monday of the month to promote Friendship, Fun, Speakers, Outings and Service. Why not join us? For more details, contact Pat 548 2725 ricHmond garden cLub Come and join us for everything gardening. New friendly club.

First Wed of the month at 1pm. Venue Our Lady of the Bay Parish Centre - William Street, Richmond. Paula on 547 2537. tea & taLK organised by Age Concern Nelson Tasman, provides the opportunity for those aged 65+ to get together for a weekly cuppa tea and a chat. A delicious morning tea is provided. Mondays at the Victory Community Centre and Fridays at the Elma Turner Library from 10am to 11.30am. Cost $2-3. Marriot at Age Concern on 5447624 Line dancing is starting in Nelson. Thurs 1.45 -2.45pm. Nelson Suburban Club new premises bottom end of Trafalgar Sreet ex Maitai Bowling Club. Great gentle cardio, meet and make new friends easy routines to great music. Mothers with children at school perfect timing for class then pick up. All ages/gender. 0274 491 569 or Athol 0220 685 695 to register your interest. off your rocKers cHoir for over 60s restarts Thurs, 14 Feb., 2p.m. Nelson Baptist Hall.

Invitation to join our fun group. Do you play an instrument? Special welcome to new male singers. Jan 5450434. free WorKsHops for motHers with sons starting College this year. Thurs 7th Feb 7- 9pm.

How can we best support our son’s? What’s the best way to communicate with him as he matures? How can we support ourselves?

Anne Harvey 0272021513 lifework@xtra.co.nz Just us drama recommences in Feb and invite those interested in joining to contact Brian 5478178/0275478178. Meet Mon mornings in Stoke to rehearse skits and plays to perform acted play readings for various organisations. We are mostly retired but invite any age group to join. No previous acting experience necessary barbican training centre – Enrolling now! No fee evening classes. Business programmes and money programmes. www.barbicantc.com or call 5476138. Info session Thurs 7 Feb at 5.45pm. seniornet If you are having trouble understanding and using your computer or digital devices, Seniornet may be able to help you. For more information see www.seniornetnelson. org.nz or leave a message on 5489401 neLson raiLWay Founders Park. The Railcar is running daily between 11am & 4pm, weather permitting. Regrettably we have had to increase our fares for the first time in many years, to $6 Adults $4 Children, from Friday 1st February.

Want to Learn aiKido Japanese martiaL art? We have two age group classes for children. LITTLE SAMURAI 5-7 yrs & AIKIKAI KIDS 8-12 yrs. Adult classes running on Wed & Fri night. Callum 0210694211 WHats on friends social group welcomes new members to a club for active single men and women aged 50 plus for weekly activities, Clive on 035472725 or 0212054731.

couLd you voLunteer and give a few hours one day a week to assist staff with activities, serve refreshments, chat or help on van pick ups? Positive Ageing activity groups for older people, Annesbrook Drive. Trish 547 9350. groW Understanding, friendship and practical help. Grow offers hope if depressed or anxious.

Having trouble, mentally, physically, socially and spiritually, try Grow’s 12-step program back to normal living and happiness. Patricia 547-6120 sociaL start up Advice from Chartered Accountants, Lawyers for Setting up Non Profit Finance Organisation in Nelson to help first home buyers. Vivian 0210390211 or vivajoy19@ gmail.com. neLson maLe voice cHoir invites keen male singers to join us at rehearsals at the Reformed Church Nelson, Enner Glynn Mon evenings at 6.45pm. John Foes-Lamb 544 3131 SING women’s 4-part a cappella with Nelson Bays Harmony. Come along on 21 Feb to find out if this is your new hobby! Thursday evening, 7-8.30pm, Club Waimea hall. www.nelsonharmony.org.nz acim: Are you a student on this spiritual path?

If so, and want to join/share with other such students focusing on this path contact Jeanette 5452458, or Iliana 9276847 neLson neWbies New to this area? All welcome to join us for a coffee and chat - every Wednesday 10.30 am at Deville Café, 22 New St. Phone Clive 547 2725 neLson neWbies Social walking groups, weekly on Tue and Fri at 10 am, explore Nelson, Stoke, Richmond on foot, Phone Karin 547 4461 montH carers support group For Partners / Family / Friends who are supporting someone with cancer or recovering from cancer. Come and meet others and discuss what you would find helpful from this group. Register 539 1137 or info@cancernelson.org.nz survivors and tHrivors If you have or have had cancer, supporting someone with cancer come along and meet others in this friendly atmosphere. Register 539 1137 or info@cancernelson.org.nz divorce care neLson 2019 13 week course starting Monday 11th March, 2019.

7.30-9.30pm @ Richmond Church of Christ, Cnr Darcy and Croucher Streets, Richmond. $20 for Manual Koha per session for refreshments. divorcecarenn@gmail.com or txt 027419303 www.divorcecare.org eXperience tHe sound of souL Sing HU, a sacred sound and ancient mantra, to expand your awareness and gain spiritual insight.

Wednesdays 5-6pm, 44c Bronte Street. Lyndy 0211567914. food, is it a probLem for you? Are you suffering from anorexia, bulimia, obesity and/ or compulsive eating? Overeaters Anonymous works. Ph 0226730237. All welcome. stoKe taHunanui men’s cLub welcomes new members. A club for active retirees. Activities include a regular monthly meeting with guest speaker on the 3rd Tuesday of every month, plus outings and activities each week.

Ian 5477841. red Hat society – neLson saucy sisters.

We are a global Society of women that encourages and supports women in their pursuit of FUN, FRIENDSHIP, FREEDOM, FULFILMENT, FITNESS. We are refining the traditional notions of ageing. Meet 2nd Wednesday each month. See our FB page. For more info. Rae 5473074 or Margaret 5473089. aLcoHoLics anonymous Is alcohol causing problems for you in your life? Want to stop drinking but can’t? Maybe we can help. Support meetings every day. 0800aaworks 0800 229 6757 www.aa.org.nz.

Community notices are free to community groups, schools, churches, gold coin donation events and fundraising only. For classified ads and public notices please call 548 5900. Due to the popularity of this column, while every effort will be made, inclusion cannot be guaranteed for free ads.

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