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‘Gutless’ attack on taxi driver

Sara Hollyman

A vicious assault has left a taxi driver with a broken jaw and unable to work, but he says he feels bad for the young men who did it, even though they haven’t been found.

John Mitchell has been left with screws holding his jaw together after the cowardly attack by two strangers last week.

John was driving a Nelson City Taxi van along Nayland Rd, Stoke, in the early hours of Sunday January 13, when he noticed two people waving out on the Whakatu Drive over-bridge.

There was a taxi in front of him which slowed down and pulled to the side, so he kept driving.

Checking his rear-view mirror, he saw the other taxi drive off so thought “oh well, I’ll go and get them then”.

He did a U-turn, pulled over, and the two young men said they wanted a ride.

“I got out of the cab and went to open the sliding door because it’s a jammy little thing, and before I even got to the door, they were calling me things like ‘you’re a fat bastard’, so I got back in the car.”

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Taxi driver John Mitchell was left with screws holding his jaw together after an attack in Stoke. Photo: Sara Hollyman.

SPCA hopping with unwanted rabbits Kate Russell Reporter

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Nelson’s SPCA has gone to the rabbits.

As of last week, they had a total of 24 homeless rabbits and are look-

ing for animal lovers to consider adding one to their family.

That number includes the maximum 16 that can fit in their small animal barn, plus another eight at staff member Trudi Black’s house.

She’s taken in a mummy rabbit and her seven babies, which are

just weeks old, until there is room for them at the centre.

Manager Donna Walzl says they also had to turn away another seven baby rabbits on Friday morning which are the result of a “rogue” male rabbit making its way into a female’s cage.

“This is not normal. We’re at full capacity. We’ve also been asked by the Canterbury SPCA to take some of their rabbits - so it’s not just us.”

Trudi suspects one of the reasons for the boom in the rabbit population is because rabbit own-

ers are not desexing their fluffy friends.

“A lot of them come to us as strays, too. Whether they escape, or people are releasing them, we don’t know.”

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Nelson SPCA staff member Trudi Black tends to Eddie, who is just one of the rabbits needing a new home. Photo: Kate Russell.

Trudi says that many people don’t realise that rabbits, like any pet, require a lot of work and attention.

“Their space needs cleaning daily, they require a specific diet of around eighty percent hay and grass with few to no pellets, and a hutch is not enough - they need space to run and play.”

Many of the rabbits are bonded over a threeweek period and adopted out as male/female pairs.

“Rabbits should always be in pairs, they are a social animal and love to be around people, too. They are intelligent animals and need enrichment

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SPCA Nelson’s small animal barn opened last March, and Trudi says they wouldn’t be able to cope with this many rabbits without it.

“It’s been absolutely brilliant.”

And it’s not just rabbits that need homes, they have a steady influx of puppies and kittens, too.

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‘Gutless’ attack on taxi driver FROM PAGE 1 One of the young men then poked his head through the window and wouldn’t remove it, so John got back out.

“I said to them ‘look mate, if you don’t want a ride please get out because I’ve got another job to go to’.”

One of the young men, who John can only describe as having “beachy blonde hair”, then king hit John in the face, snapping his jaw in two before running off towards Stoke.

“I don’t sort of remember what happened after that. I didn’t hit the emergency button in the car for some reason, and for some reason I’ve done a U-turn and driven towards Songer St. “I remember seeing a police car coming towards me and I knew I was in trouble, so I waved him down and pretty much collapsed at the back of the van and told them what’d happened.”

John had X-rays taken at Nelson Hospital which showed two severe breaks to his jaw.

“Nobody sort of knew how bad it was until the x-ray, then everyone sort of went white.”

John was sent to Wellington the next day on a life flight and

An X-ray image of John Mitchell’s broken jaw. then by ambulance to Hutt Hospital to await surgery to secure his jaw back in place.

John says that night he had bone protruding through his gum, poking him in the tongue. Surgery was successful but he still doesn’t know how many screws are holding his jaw together. “I’m trying to stay positive about going back to work, I tell Andy that I am ... but I just don’t know.”

Andy Wooley is the owner of the taxi that John was driving and describes the offenders as “gutless pricks”.

After the whole ordeal, John says he feels bad for the offenders.

“I reckon he was only 19 or 20, he’d only be a young fella, and you know one night he’s gotten drunk and done this.

Nelson City Taxis chairman

Graeme Page says its “devastating” because the company has very good safety precautions in place.

“But they are based around incar activity. This is an instance where a driver has got out to either assist or help someone which can happen anytime.”

Now the company has to think about how it can protect their drivers outside the vehicles as well. He says some drivers have already purchased cameras that film outside the vehicle as well.

A police spokesperson says enquiries into the assault are still ongoing.

John says he’s in two minds whether he wants them to be caught or not.

“On one hand I think well, I don’t want it to happen again, and then on the other hand I think something like this could ruin this young man’s life, it was hopefully a stupid mistake.

The offenders are described as being in their late teens, early twenties. One was wearing a brown jacket and one a short sleeve top with a watch on his right hand.

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Drink driver given a serve by judge after he was caught twice in a month Sara Hollyman A Nelson man is looking at prison time after pleading guilty to his fifth and sixth drink-driving convictions.

Alister Stay Tamaki, 30, appeared in the Nelson District Court on Monday charged with two counts of driving with excess breath alcohol, two counts of driving while disqualified, failing to stop or ascertain injury and a charge of driving in a dangerous manner.

Tamaki was stopped at a checkpoint on December 21 just before midnight where he blew a reading of 808mcg per litre of breath.

The legal limit is 250mcg.

He says he had drunk three beers

in the last hour before leaving work.

On Friday January 25, Tamaki he was driving along Hampden St at speed when he failed to give-way at the intersection of Waimea Rd and drove straight into the path of an oncoming car.

The driver of the car swerved but was unable to avoid collision and crashed into Tamaki’s bumper on the driver’s side, causing minor panel damage to her car.

Tamaki did not stop to check on the welfare of the victim and drove off at speed.

He was found by police a short time later on Riverside, after members of the public called about his manner of driving.

As a police officer approached him, Tamaki screamed and raised his fists at the officer.

When he was tested for alcohol, he blew a reading of 1149mcg per litre of breath.

Judge Tony Zohrab remanded Tamaki in custody saying: “Regrettably, prison is the only possible outcome given your history.”

He will reappear in court on March 20.

A man who drove away from a police checkpoint because his friend needed to use the bathroom has been disqualified from driving.

Aaron Armitage was driving along Rutherford St on Decem-

ber 22 when he came upon a checkpoint and was asked to pull over and stop on Examiner St. He did not stop and instead drove off, but was found a short time later by police on Mount St. He told police he drove away as his friend needed to use the bathroom. Lawyer David Holloway said that story more than likely checked out as that same friend later threw up on the booze bus.

Armitage blew 517mcg per litre of breath with Judge Tony Zohrab saying, while it was a relatively low reading, he had “real concerns” when looking at his demerit point history.

“It’s true this is your first conviction, but I have some real concern

when I look at your demerit point history.

Judge Zohrab says Armitage has three demerit point drink drives - registering over 250mcg but under 400mcg - which he had never seen before.

“This is the first time I’ve seen three, that indicates that you’ve been chancing your arm for some time now.”

Armitage was convicted of driving with breath alcohol over 400mcg and failing to stop, in the Nelson District Court on Monday.

He was disqualified from driving for six months, fined a total of $750 and ordered to pay court costs of $260.

Heatwave hits Nelson Jonty Dine

Nelson has been hit by scorching weather this week with the temperature hitting the mid-30s.

Warm temperatures were expected over summer, but the length of the extremely warm period was unusual, Metservice’s Amy Rossiter says.

“Some parts of the South Island might only get six days over 30C in a year, and this week they could get five or six days in a

row.” Niwa said already in the Nelson region the record for the warmest minimum temperature had been broken, with 24.3C recorded in Richmond.

This was the warmest minimum temperature for the region since records began 157 years ago.

The previous record was 23.7C. The warm air mass was forecast to stick around until tomorrow before a front moved up the country Friday bringing cooler temperatures.

It also means that a total fire ban has been enforced around the region.

The ban came into effect at midday on Sunday and is expected to remain in place until the heatwave subsides.

Crews were called to extinguish multiple fires on Tahunanui Beach last week.

A person attempted to smoke out some rabbits at the beach by lighting a fire at each end of a burrow.

Tahunanui Beach was busy on Monday as a heatwave hit the region.

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NEWS Greenmeadows opening: After months of issues, Stoke’s embattled Greenmeadows Centre is finally nearing completion. The controversial centre saw serious construction issues delay its completion after an audit commissioned by Nelson City Council also found various structural faults. However, despite its tumultuous journey, the centre has started to host sports events and is scheduled to be complete in the coming weeks.

Bouncy castle starts fire: A bouncy castle is to blame for the fire at Action Indoor Sports Stadium on Sunday.Richmond Senior Station Officer Craig Clayworth was one of the first firefighters on the scene and says the building was full of “a large amount of thick black smoke” on arrival due to the materials that were burning inside. He says the layout of the building meant that firefighters couldn’t access the fire so they had to cut a hole in a roller door of the building. Craig says the fire looks a lot worse than it is, as the actual fire itself was relatively small.

Health service to resume at Tahunanui centre: Health services look set to start back up again at the Tahunanui Community Centre with Nelson Bays Public Health stepping up to help. Emma Agnew, who previously offered a clinic at the centre each Wednesday will resume her job next Wednesday. The centre has been in limbo for the past several weeks after being found to be in severe financial difficulty. A working group has been co-opted onto the board to help sort out the problems and to get all essential services back up and running.

WEDNESDAY 30 January 2019

‘Ragged and horrible’ planters a hard fix Kate Russell Reporter

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What used to be attractive, flower-filled planters on the Rocks Rd walkway are now an “eyesore”, according to a nearby resident - but Nelson City Council says it’s not an easy area to maintain.

Paul Lunberg says he walks past the six large concrete planters at Magazine Point a few times a week.

“They used to be covered in yellow flowers, now they are full of rocks, gravel and waste.

They have gone from something fairly attractive to big gaps of ugliness. It really is an eyesore.”

Nelson Weekly took a stroll past the planters last week and saw cigarette butts, cans, plastic rubbish, McDonald’s cups, broken glass, old screws, bottle caps, weeds, debris and lots of ripped-up weed matting in them.

Paul says he would like to see Nelson City Council beautify

One of six concrete planting bays along the walkway on Rocks Rd. Photo: Kate Russell. the planters.

“I would imagine it would be a small outlay for quite a big return. Lots of people walk down there, including tourists, all day every day, and all they see is these ragged and horrible planters.”

However, council says although they do have plans to beautify them, it’s not a quick and easy task due to their proximity to the sea.

Rosie Bartlett, acting group manager community services, says the planters were “completely devastated” by last February’s storm and restoration is a “work in progress”.

“It is very challenging to maintain healthy plants in them as every time the sea water comes up over the footpath and into the planting areas, it damages and/or kills the plants.”

She says they are considering replanting the areas in the Autumn with plants that may be better suited to the challenges of the location, such as pohutukawa and kowhai.

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Hospice gets funding boost Festival to feature The Nelson Tasman Hospice is set to benefit from a cash injection thanks to the generosity of Christmas shoppers.

More than $763,000 has been donated to hospice services around the country following the Christmas fundraising campaign supported by all Farmers Departments stores.

This is the fifth year that Farmers has supported Hospice, donating nearly $3.5 million to help keep services free of charge.

Once again Farmers customers and staff were fully behind the campaign – purchasing the limited edition bauble and making donations to the Tree of Remembrance.

All funds donated in each store remain in the local community, helping to ensure that hospice care remains free of charge for people with lifelimiting conditions, their families and whānau.

For the people of Nelson Tasman, the donation of $28,823 will enable the hospice to provide the level of free care to patients and their families.

CEO of Nelson Tasman Hospice Frans Dellebeke says not only did the team at Farmers embrace raising funds for hospice, they also worked as

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Farmers Richmond manager Deon de Clercq, employees Heather Inwood and Sophie Deer, and Nelson Tasman Hospice chief executive Frans Dellebeke at the presentation of the cheque for $28,823.06. Photo: Matt McCrorie. ambassadors for its services.

"Helping the community to better understand the work we do is invaluable. The enthusiasm and commitment from all staff and the people of the Nelson Tasman region has contributed to this amazing result."

Mary Schumacher, CEO of Hospice NZ, says the support they receive from Farmers is incredible.

"For five years now the entire Farmers team has embraced supporting hospice at Christmas and alongside their customers continue to make a real difference to people using hospice services throughout New Zealand. It is humbling

to be the beneficiary of such generosity and kindness.”

Michael Power, acting chief executive of Farmers and chief financial officer says the delivery of a national store-wide approach to their charity campaigns helps build a meaningful opportunity to connect with the community, "At Farmers we are extremely proud of the amount raised during our Christmas hospice campaign through a combined effort and generous donations made by our customers, our staff and our business.

"It’s heart-warming to know the positive difference it will make in our communities,” he says.

Dozens of daredevils will descend on Nelson this weekend for the annual Shiny Side Up Bike Festival.

The event is dedicated to all things motorcycle with the aim of bringing the New Zealand biker community together.

Though the theme of the day will be safety, there will be a number of dangerous stunts on display.

Among the talent on show will be two-time Guinness World Record holder Jake Whitaker.

At last year’s event, Jake wowed the crowd when he jumped over his wife on a motorbike.

Held at Saxton Fields, Shiny Side Up

will feature a number of ‘tech talks’ offering riding tips.

There will also be a Shine and Show comp as well as plenty of racing, stalls and food karts.

The event utilises well known personalities to empower the riders with their knowledge and experiences.

Organiser Dave Keilty says the event, which has been running for three years, showcases everything great about motorcycling.

“We make it a fun, family day, we just really want to get people to understand there is much more to motorcycling than just taking your bike out of the shed for a ride.”

The event is on Sunday from 10am to 4pm and is free entry.

Dave Filer of Filco Farm and Sport who will be exhibiting at the show on Sunday. Photo: Supplied.

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Crewman Carl Babe says personal locator beacons are a must for those heading into the country. Photo: Sara Hollyman

Beacons save lives, says chopper crew Sara Hollyman The Nelson Marlborough Rescue Helicopter crew have a message personal locator beacons (PLBs) work.

The trust which runs the service flew 430 missions in 2018, with rescues ranging from severe workplace accidents, heart attacks and car accidents, to locating people lost in the bush.

For example, Elad Yarmut was hiking in the Richmond Hills with two friends in late December when a tent in the riverbed caught his eye.

He shouted out “are you ok?”

Kylor Hall popped out and said: “Actually no, do you have a PLB?” Kylor had been hiking when he slipped and dislocated his ankle.

With no means of communication and being immobile, he was forced to wait in the river bed hoping help would arrive. Luckily, four hours later, Elad and his friends stumbled upon him and activated their own

locator beacon.

When a locator beacon is activated, as well as raising the alarm for emergency services, it also raises an alarm for the family of the person to whom it belongs.

Helicopter crewman Carl Babe says that call was a perfect example of why carrying a PLB could be the difference between life and death.

“A situation where no one else is around, the weather deteriorates, you run out of food ... a PLB is the difference.

Carl says at least half of flights they do are medical transfers or urgent medical work, which is the stuff that nobody hears about.

“There’s a lot of feel good stories out there where we get people safely out of the bush and get them home, it’s not all gorey.”

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The Nelson Buskers Festival performers take to the stage and street tomorrow to excite, wow and make us laugh. This year’s acts are coming from Canada, Argentina, Germany and Japan as well as New Zealand, and it got us wondering what type of life this was.

Here, the Nelson Weekly catches up with Sara Twister from Germany, who as a child baffled her peers and family with random acts of hypermobility, dislocations and fitting in tiny enclosures.

How would you describe your act - an acrobatic contortionist?

My act is mostly a blend between archery, contortion, and me! For my main stunt I fire a bow with my feet whilst in a complex acrobatic position; balancing on my arms. For the rest of it I’m pushing the limits of my own body, and the limits of what people dare to watch.

To many this is an unusual occupation: how did you get into it?

I’ve been into archery ever since I was about 8-years-old, but the twist came later. I have naturally double-jointed shoulders and used to enjoy baffling my friends with this abnormality all throughout my childhood. When I discovered there was actually a thing called "contortion" and this could become my career, I was hooked.

Acrobatic contortionist Sara Twister will perform at the Nelson Buskers Festival from tomorrow. Photo: Supplied.

To keep in shape, how much practise goes in?

A lot! Usually, when I am performing I can't do as much, but I will need to do at least an hour of yoga when I wake up and before shows, and an hour of Pilates every two days after shows, just to maintain the muscles.

What’s the best aspect of the job? And the worst?

Best aspect? Travel! Worst?

Travel! Ha! No seriously, I love

the most getting to see different places and cultures, but it is also the thing that can be very tiring.

At the moment I don't actually even live anywhere. I have all my belongings in two cases, and basically live in hotels and Airbnbs.

I see my family and close friends only once or twice a year and I miss them a lot! But I DO get to meet a lot of my performing friends around the world and see beautiful places and that’s amazing.

Do you have a favourite country or type of audience you really love performing in front of?

I'll be honest... I actually really love New Zealand and Australia!

When I started developing this particular show, I was a lot in both those countries, so I guess in a way it was tailored to the audiences here.

If you weren’t doing this, what would you be doing?

I’d be a costume maker. I love

making costumes. Art you can wear! How great is that? I make all my own actually. I’d love to get more into it, but unfortunately don't have much time for it at the moment. When I can't do this anymore though, that is what I’ll be doing.

You can see Sara Twister at the Buskers Festival which starts tomorrow and runs until Sunday.

There is also an evening cabaret on Thursday and Friday.

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Nelson Buskers Festival

This Thursday the Buskers come to town from all over the world, performing in three different locations over four days. The Trafalgar Street performances during the day and the Church Steps evening shows are family-friendly and free to attend (but do bring some cash to show your appreciation for the amazing skills of these hard-working performers). The Thursday and Friday evening cabaret shows at The Boathouse, where the buskers really let their hair down, is ticketed and for people over 18 years. Here’s where you need to be and when: Buskers at The Boathouse - cabaret style! R18 Thur 31 Jan 8pm / Fri 1 Feb 8.30pm 326 Wakefield Quay, Nelson. Ticketed event via Theatre Royal Nelson, Nelson i-SITE, Richmond Mall, Ticketdirect, outlets or door sales.

Buskers on the Church Steps Sat 2 / Sun 3 Feb 6pm KOHA Church Steps, Top of Trafalgar Street, Nelson [Old St John’s Hall, Hardy Street] Buskers on Trafalgar Thurs 31 Jan / Fri 1 Feb 11am – 2.30pm; Sat 2 Feb 10.30am – 2pm KOHA Top of Trafalgar Street Full programme as follows: Thursday 31 Jan, 11am – 2.45pm 11:00 The Silver Starlets 11:45 The Atari Show 12:30 Hero-San 1:15 Basketball Jones 2:00 Sara Twister

Friday 1 Feb, 11am – 3pm 11:00 The Atari Show 11:45 Basketball Jones 12:30 Sara Twister 1:15 Hero-San 2:00 The Silver Starlets Saturday 2 Feb, 10:30am – 2:30pm 10:30 Sara Twister 11:15 Hero-San 12:00 The Silver Starlets 12:45 The Atari Show 1:30 Basketball Jones All performers appear in each show: • Hero-San (Japan) An acrobat and ninja gymnast.

• The Atari Show (Argentina) Comedian and juggler, featuring high-class contemporary juggling, physical comedy unsynchronised dance moves and upbeat improvisation!

• Sara Twister (Germany) Contortionist and acrobatic archer. One of the only professional contortionists in the world who, whilst balancing on her arms, can fire a bow … with her feet!

• The Silver Starlets (Canada) All-female aerial acrobatic show, full of glam, glitz and glitter.

• Basketball Jones (New Zealand) Basketball freestyle and comedy juggling - ball skills like no other you’ve witnessed.

Check the Nelson Buskers Festival facebook page for the latest updates.

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300-year-old instruments on show Kate Russell They are more than 300-yearsold, but they are still capable of producing some of the most beautiful music in the world.

The New Zealand String Quartet will be making musical magic with a 17th century viola, a 1705 cello along with two 18th century violins at the Adam Chamber Music Festival, which starts this week in Nelson.

“It’s amazing to think that these instruments are older than any building in New Zealand,” says the quartet’s first violinist and the festival’s co-artistic director, Helene Pohl.

“Instruments that have lived that long have had so many repairs and beautiful bow strokes, which gives them a special sound all of their own.

“We are very lucky to have instruments of this age and calibre.”

The biennial festival attracts music lovers from all over the world and Helene says the biggest highlight of this year’s festival is being back in the refurbished Nelson Centre of Musical Arts.

Across the 10 days there will be 29 events featuring 28 musicians, and there are seven free events.

Artists include the internationally-renowned Jerusalem Quartet,

The Adam Chamber Music festival will feature the New Zealand String Quartet and some of their 300-year-old instruments. From left are Monique Lapins, Helene Pohl, Rolf Gjelsten and Gillian Ansell. Photo: Kate Russell.

British violinist Anthony Marwood, Canadian violinist Nikki Chooi, Hungarian pianist Dénes Várjon and Australian accordionist James Crabb.

The majority of the performances will take place at the NCMA,

alongside two concerts at Nelson Cathedral.

Helene says the festival creates a fully immersive experience, both for its performers and its audience.

Many of the artists stay for the

full ten days, creating an environment of collaboration with other festival artists.

She says putting the festival together is “like making a great meal”.

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Two Little Fish in Nayland Road, lovely people, great food and very clean.

Debra McEwan

Mayoralty challenge likely I'll look for leadership that brings together our communities, solves the transport problems by reducing heavy traffic on Rocks Road AND by not splitting the Victory community in half. Also, committing to not taking a neo-liberalist approach to managing our city.

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Seabreeze, you’re my favourite - always a beautiful feed. Cheryl Brooks The Sands Tahunanui.

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Who does the best fish and chips in Nelson?

Milton Street is our fave - their burgers are amazing!! Jackie Duncan

I moved here early last year....and have searched and searched for good fish and chips....it really seems Nelson just

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doesn't have a good fish and chippy...and the price is just madness.... biggest fishing port in NZ...it just doesn't make sense.

Nigel Intemann Joe's Batter & Grill all day!!!!!! The day I found it is the day I started eating fish and chips again in Nelson!!!!!

Love this place, ALWAYS amazing. Rebekah Busson Too much freedom for campers?

Why should the campsites be the only ones making money from tourists?

Freedom camping means more money spent in other businesses.

When we travel, we are, like many others, on a tight budget. If we have to pay for accommodation, we will usually take our own food

and stick to activities with minimum fees. But when we use a camper and can park for free in designated areas, we can then afford to eat out and spend a bit more money on other activities.

Ian Millward Tahuna Campground opens up to ‘furry friends’ It's a great idea. This is one of the many reasons we go to Quinneys Bush because we can take our dog. She is part of our family and it means I don't have to put her in the kennels to stay (which makes me feel guilty) when we go camping.

Gina Sharland Awesome, I hate leaving my dogs behind when going on a holiday, I would certainly book into a pet friendly

Nelson Matters Nelson has got 2019 off to a ripper start. The Bay Dreams Festival had Nelson pumping.

The Black Caps win at Saxton Field over the Sri Lankans was impressive. Nelson again won the annual sunshine crown for 2018. The summer events just keep coming with UB40 and the Nelson Buskers Festival this next week, the Aorere Enduro International mountain bike event and Nelson Food and Wine Festival in February and Bryan Adams and the Craft Beer Festival in March. We are a happening region rather than the sleepy hollow of yesteryear.

These events reinforce the value of our community in invest-

ing facilities and infrastructure.

I have been very supportive of our councils developing facilities like Trafalgar Park, Saxton Field, the Great Taste Cycleway and Nelson Airport, including securing millions in Government funding.

The downside of this scorching weather is the developing drought. The Tasman Council this week ramps up its water restrictions from Stage 1 to Stage 2. The problem for orchardists and farmers is that the soil moisture monitoring by NIWA on the Waimea Plains is already showing drought conditions. There is already signs of dangerous algae growing in the Waimea River

caused by low flows and warm water. My greatest achievement last year was getting the legislation through Parliament for the Waimea Community Dam. Construction begins next month. We need nature to treat us kindly with enough rain now and for the next two summers until it is completed in 2021.

I began my political work year with my annual speech to Rotary. I floated five ideas as National’s Electoral Law Spokesperson on how we can strengthen our democracy. Liberal democratic values are being tested throughout the world with the dangerous rise of extremism and increased foreign interference in elections.

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This will be good news for so many people. Well done, Paul Ladbrook. Renee Lang Great idea to be inclusive as it's very expensive to put dogs/cats in kennels etc when they're part of the family. There are lots of pet inclusive areas but thank you for adding to them, good on you. Tracey Biddle Great idea, it's hard to find pet friendly accommodation. Lyn Armstrong Mmm, not sure, could be ok if we have responsible owners, and no barkers.

Bruce Bell

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I proposed entrenching New Zealand’s full Electoral Act so it requires a 75% majority or referendum to make changes. It is an abuse of power for parties in Government to amend electoral law so as to help them win the next election.

The second change I want is to ban foreign donations. New Zealand’s democracy is ours and should not be open to manipulation by any offshore interference. A third change worth considering is a referendum on a four year term. The problem with our current short term of three years is that the first year is spent getting a handle on the job, the second doing it and the

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third trying to get re-elected.

I also propose tasking the Electoral Commission with running Council as well as Parliamentary elections so as to improve the participation rate and integrity of local elections. My final proposition was deferring the electoral boundary changes due to last year’s failed census not counting 400,000 people and bringing the next census forward to 2021.

I love engaging with people on ideas of how we make Nelson and our country a better place.

My full Rotary speech is available at Nick4Nelson.nz and I welcome any feedback.

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Tractor show part of living history Sara Hollyman Reporter

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Baden Biggs was just 14-years-old when his father purchased the first tractor for their working farm to replace the horse-drawn ploughs.

Now, 68 years later, Baden has the exact David Brown Cropmaster in his possession - fully restored and in near perfect condition.

Baden has 10 vintage machines in his shed, with his David Brown taking prime position among the nine Allis-Chalmers models, each one lovingly restored to working order.

His full collection will be on display at the Nelson Vintage Engine and Machinery Show at Higgins Heritage Park this weekend, which is celebrating 80 years of David Brown’.

Baden says his collection of vintage machinery began with a single plough.

“I got this plough that had a broken wheel, so I advertised on the Saturday morning buy, sell and exchange on the radio and by lunchtime I had three more ploughs and still no wheel, and that was the start of it really.”

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UB40 back in Nelson

It was June 1994 when reggae icons UB40 last graced our shores, and they are set to return to Nelson again next week.

UB40 featuring Ali, Astro and Mickey are playing at Trafalgar Park next Tuesday for their ‘A Real Labour Of Love & The 40th Anniversary Tour’.

Nelson Weekly has two double-passes to give away to the show. Simply email us the name of your favourite UB40 song, your name and contact details to editorial@nelsonweekly.co.nz by Friday 1 February, 12pm. Winners will be notified on Friday afternoon.

Baden Biggs, who is helping organise this weekend’s Nelson Vintage Engine and Machinery Club show, with the first tractor his father ever owned. Photo: Sara Hollyman. about his Dad’s first tractor and decided to try to find it.

“I knew the serial number, and I knew he had traded it in on a newer David Brown, but that’s it. We found the next owner of it but then the trail went cold.”

After years of searching, Baden had all but given up when, by word of mouth, he finally managed to track it to a paddock in Hope.

“It was in a sorry state, the engine was seized and full of water, the bonnet looked like it had been used as a

trampoline and was basically inside out, it was just a mess,” he says.

Little by little, with a lot of love, and a fair chunk of cash, Baden put the Cropmaster back together, and this week he will drive it to Pigeon Valley to proudly display it as one of the 30 David Browns in the show.

Baden became a member of the Nelson Vintage Engine and Machinery Club about 30 years ago and has been busy organising this year’s event which promises to be

something special.

He says the rarest item on display will be a 1918 Ruggles and Parsons tractor, of which there are only three working models in the entire world, all of which belong to the top half of the South Island of New Zealand.

Entry to this weekend’s event is just $5 with children under 14 free of charge.

Live demonstrations of hay making, general machinery duties and trailer rides for the kids are sure to keep the whole family entertained.

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Graeme and Wayne Giles – both builders by trade but also having experience in engineers supplies, seized the opportunity to establish the ToolShed franchise in New Zealand.

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An increase in online sales into the Nelson region resulted in us deciding to open a Store in Nelson. Finding the ideal building in the right location proved to be a huge challenge!"

After looking at what was available and feeling rather disgruntled, Wayne asked the Real Estate Agent if there might be any vacant lots or older houses

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"After securing the property, we tried to sell and even give the house away, but removal of the house proved a problem, so unfortunately it had to be demolished to make way for a new building.

"Jay Irving from Total Span was employed to

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The service, back up, timing and finished product received from Jay, his team and subcontractors has been really amazing. Their efforts, have certainly been appreciated.

"Finding the perfect Store Manager for Nelson proved easier than we expected! Cam was our Assistant Manager in our Tauranga ToolShed. Cam jumped at the chance to return to Nelson. With around five years’ experience with ToolShed, we knew Cam had great product knowledge and amazing customer rapport. Cam is assisted by Kevin, who has had ten years in selling powertools, and Sharn, who has also worked in retail."

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As our aged population continues to increase with some speed these services the responsive and innovative way in which Nurse Maude works will be essential in meeting that demand.

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Unaesthetic and poorly functioning dentures can cause problems such as pain, discomfort and even permanent bone changes which may be detrimental to an individual’s health. Senior clinician at Nelson Denture Clinic, Thomas Gu, knows all too well about the damage poorly functioning dentures can cause from his extensive skill and experience

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New show imagines Nelson’s Hollywood ‘glamour’ era It’s a little-known fact that Nelson in the 1940s was the setting of a very famous Hollywood movie.

Or was it?

That’s the premise of The People’s Republic of Improv’s latest show “Nelsablanca” which takes inspiration from the Hollywood classic “Casablanca”.

Over the month of February, the troupe will create an entirely improvised movie, with the plot carrying on every Friday night.

“Think ladies in fur, lounge singers, drama, mad scientists, guys in fedoras and trench coats,” says Ghost Light Theatre manager Debbie Brooks.

“Not to mention international intrigue and classic Hollywood kissing that just involves people rubbing their faces on each other.”

The show is hot on the heels of the previous serialised performance “Wynasty” which imagined the scandalous, entirely-improvised history of early Nelson wine tycoons, in the style of the soap opera “Dynasty”.

Debbie says the concept was a smash hit, with people turning up every show to find out what happened next in the plot.

By the season finale it was a sell-out, with theatre staff having to turn people away.

“There were some amazing characters, crazy ploy twists and a lot of fun.”

Debbie says that is sure to continue with “Nelsablanca”, as the audience will no doubt pick up on the tropes of the theme.

“The People's Republic of Improv is back to bring their hilarious take of old classic Hollywood and mash it with... Nelson.

“Did I mention they're going to make the whole thing up?”

Debbie thinks it’s the beginning of a beautiful friendship.

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Vaea sets sights on NRL Jonty Dine

The Brisbane Broncos have always been Vaea Tutu’ila’s favourite rugby league team So it was a dream come true a few weeks ago when the former Nelson College star got the call that the Broncos wanted him.

He was named in the Brisbane Broncos Elite Player Development Squad as he chases his goal of playing in the NRL.

Vaea had a stellar season for the college side, his blockbusting runs proving a nightmare for midfield defences.

Playing wing or centre, Vaea’s imposing presence caught the eyes of NRL scouts.

He says he opted to sign for the Queensland club as he felt it would be best for his family and his rugby career.

“I’m pretty happy about the opportunity with the Broncos,

hopefully I will play for the firstgrade team one day. This is my dream to make it come true and the only way to make my dreams come true is to believe in God and yourself.”

Vaea says the discipline instilled in him at Nelson College has set him in good stead as he prepares to enter the world of professional footy and try crack one of the world’s most competitive

leagues. Training everyday with the first XV gave Vaea a strong sense of structure. “I just wanted to learn and listen to the coach.”

He says he was taught to show this discipline on and off the footy field. While he has always

wanted to be a Bronco, Vaea is yet to pledge his allegiance to one of his two countries. “I want to become a professional player but I’m not sure yet if I will play for Tonga or the Kiwis, I just want to do my best for the Broncos.”

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in her hometown last week. Ellie just missed the cut for the top 16 but was the top placed woman in singles competition. Canterbury’s Edmund Fordyce beat Felix Webby in three straight games in just under three hours to be crowned national champion at the Nelson Hinemoa Croquet Club.

Harriers: Despite the very warm conditions, a strong contingent of almost 60 athletes took part in the Tamaki steps harriers’ event at the weekend. There were clear winners in each section of the 6.5km race, with fastest man Matt Bowen 27.16 minutes, and fastest woman Colette Read 32.44. Alan West, 47.34, and Gillian MacDougal, 55.04, were the first male and female walkers.

Rugby: Former Marlborough Boys’ College First XV skipper Atunaisa Moli has signed to play for the Mako in 2019.The former NZ under-20 skipper moved north in 2014 to take up a two-year contract with Waikato and study at Waikato University.

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Ian Burson has had a successful past few weeks.

The slimmed down Super Saloon driver picked third place at the recent New Zealand Championship in Huntly, his fourth time on the podium over the past seven years.

The logging contractor has not had many meetings at his home track due to the lack of numbers locally, but has had plenty of good results away as he defends his Mag and Turbo Supercup title.

Over the weekend Ian was able to come away with a couple of good results. On Saturday it was home to Milestone Homes Top of the South Speedway and then over the hill with another round in Blenheim on the Sunday.

The Nelson round was successful in gaining points, he had a win and a third place in the heats and finished 3rd in the

pole shuffle. Off grid 3 he was able to pass to get into second and challenged for the lead on a couple of restarts, but had to settle for second in the feature.

The Blenheim round proved more successful in the 35-degree heat, he won both his heats and the feature to stretch his points lead in the series to 105, with two rounds remaining.

The other local car was a 'mix Carey’s', Mark Carey had a broken car, but it was Shane who was broken and not his car, so Mark drove Shane's car. All was well until a drive shaft issue forced an early retirement in the final.

The best pairs Ministocks were a secret until after the final result but the two top guns around the track ended up being paired.

Raiden Hearne and Riley Eathorne took the honours, Alicia MacLauchlan won the T.Q feature as she jumps back into the Sprint car to contest the NZ GP in Invercargill mid-

week and NZ title in Cromwell over the weekend.

The Tasman Thunder stock car team ventured to Greymouth for the return battle against the Grizzlies. It was their last outing for the year as drivers and machinery have become unavailable to attend the NZ teams title in February, with no Tigers team in Palmy it’s a major blow having both teams pull out this year.

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After badly bruising his stump just six days out from a national New Zealand tournament, onearmed tennis player Alex Hunt was facing the prospect of sitting on the sidelines.

The injury, the result of a recent fall, made it too painful for the Nelson-born athlete to wear his usual prosthetic arm.

“I thought I might have to pull out.”

However, the incident has proven to be a blessing in disguise.

Alex’s condition was caused at birth after his umbilical cord wrapped around his arm, stunting its growth. Since he was two he has worn a prosthetic, and used it to play tennis as he rose through the ranks.

But a day after his accident, Alex was invited to join in a game.

“I didn’t have my arm to serve but they suggested I just sort of pop it up from my stump,” he says.

Alex, who lives in Nelson but travels the world for tennis, says it went so well that he decided to train this way for the next five days.

He then debuted his new technique at the tournament.

“It was very nerve-wracking walking up to serve for the first time with my arm off.”

While the results didn’t go his

Top Nelson tennis player Alex Hunt has adapted his serve so he no longer requires a prosthetic. Photo: Jonty Dine. way, the 25-year-old gained a new sense of freedom on the court.

“I didn’t do too well, I actually served ok, but the rest of my game was just not there, but I wasn’t expecting too much.”

Having gained the confidence of performing on a national stage, Alex has now adopted the new serving style and will continue to play without his prosthetic arm.

“It feels much freer, it means I can fully extend and really open up

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on the backhand, there isn’t the feeling of something hanging off you that’s not part of you.”

With no coaching manual for Alex’s unique serve, there is a lot of trial and error going into perfecting it.

“I put a wristband on with a little hole just to help grip the ball a little better, then I just pop it off the forearm.”

He says he can’t believe he didn’t try it earlier.

“It just didn’t cross my mind that it would be better without it.”

While playing without a prosthetic is better for his game, it does attract attention.

“It makes it more noticeable, which can be hard because I don’t like to stand out, but at the same time, if it can get my story out there and inspire some kids in a similar situation, that’s fine with me.”

Alex says a number of parents of

children with birth defects have reached out to him for advice.

“I am getting so many cool messages from families who tell me it has opened their eyes and they realized their kids can still live great lives.”

Alex is back in Nelson for a training block as he works on his new technique with coach John Gardiner and local Paralympic specialist Claire Dallison.

He says his handicap has never held him back and he always had fun with it.

“I would sit in class and try and make my arm fart.”

Alex was schooled at Wakefield Primary, Waimea Intermediate and Nelson College. Growing up on a farm in Wakefield, Alex says the lifestyle taught him early on that he could do anything.

“I always tried to keep up with my brothers whether it was riding motorbikes or playing sport, I was always charging behind.”

When picking his brothers up from training, Alex would jump on court, so it was a natural progression for him. While also a star footballer, basketballer and rugby player, Alex chose the tennis path at 14.

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the advancing keeper. As good and as composed as the finish was, it A hard-working Tasman United was the ball from Kiernan Hughescame from a goal down to record Mason that made it. He picked out its third win of the ISPS Handa Osman’s run from inside his own football premiership, over Wait- half with a precision pass. akere United at Trafalgar Park on Minutes later, the visitors had a Sunday. big chance to reclaim the lead with The 3-1 win sees Tasman leap-frog Sanni Issa one-on-one with TasWaitakere into eighth position of man keeper Keegan Smtih. Smith the ten-team comp. saved the shot with his foot as he But Tasman did receive some help was diving away to his left. It was as along the way, with the visitor’s big a moment as the goal moments Luke Jorgensen shown a straight earlier. red card for a tackle on James Mc- In the 86th minute Tasman took Clay on the half hour mark. the lead after its two substitutes At that stage, Waitakere were a goal combined. Matt Tod-Smith took ahead thanks to a Kris Carpenter the ball past a defender on the header from a corner kick after just right-hand side of the box and 13 minutes. fizzed it across the front of goal for The red card changed the complex- Alex Ridsdale to tap in. ion of the game though.

The result was put beyond doubt Tasman started to find space on two minutes later when James Mcthe flanks as the visitors tucked in Clay fired a stunning free kick from and defended the box. The tactic the edge of the box into the top left worked for Waitakere until half corner. time with Tasman not troubling the For Tasman, skipper Tom Hickey goal keeper much, despite the man was a stand-out, working tirelessly advantage. in front of his defensive line, turnWith the wind at their backs in the ing over possession on a number of second half, Tasman again started occasions.

Tasman United's Alex Ridsdale celebrates scoring his side's second goal late in the game on Sunday. the brighter of the two sides but Tasman now sit on 11 points, one Photo: Barry Whitnall/Shuttersport. struggled to get shots on target. clear of Waitakere but still ten After 16 minutes of the second half points behind the top four.

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Marlborough flexes its cricketing muscles Peter Grigg The Dolphins and the Falcons both had comfortable but contrasting victories in round nine of the TPL cricket competition on Saturday.

In the other low scoring match, Wakatu continued its recent resurgence.

The Falcons made short work of an understrength WTTU at Jubilee Park in a match that only lasted 39 overs and was completed before the lunch break.

Opening bowler Nick Weaver was dangerous at the top of the innings to begin the rout and Cameron Horton and Andrew McCaa picked up the treats through the middle and bottom of the order.

Skipper Matthew Stretch is making every post a winner this season and he seemed in a hurry to get home to Blenheim.

He bludgeoned 42 runs in boundaries to finish one short of a half century.

He did not appear to be too fazed by this however as the Falcons picked up valuable competition points.

While the stand out individual performance of the day came from Nelson College, it was not enough as they succumbed in

their moderate run chase against Wakatu.

An inspired spell of quick bowling from the tall Jarrod McKay wreaked havoc amongst the Wakatu batting at Victory Square.

With a second wicket partnership between Mason Robinson and Daniel Hooper ticking over fifty easily, things seemed serene.

Enter McKay – then everything changed.

He ripped out the middle of the innings, was rested and Wakatu countered with a solid ninth wicket stand, then came back and finished things off.

McKay bowled five maidens, taking seven wickets for ten runs in the best return for the season.

His efforts, however, were in vain as Nelson College’s batting woes continued against a solid and varied Wakatu bowling attack.

The Wakatu bowlers all chipped in and while it was a bit touch and go in the end they won relatively easily as the tail fell away quickly.

A brutal and relentless assault by the visiting Dolphins allowed them to reach a mammoth total that a brave Stoke Nayland found beyond them at Mardsen Rec. After the loss of a couple relatively early, Josh Poole and Prabodha Arthavidu added 123 for

the third wicket.

Once Arthavidu was dismissed, Jerry Lamb offered no respite as he too added a half century at better than a run a ball.

At the other end, Poole scored all around the wicket and his outstanding innings of 115 came off

Gerry and Grace welcome all new and existing patients 14 New Street, Nelson.

Ph 03 928 0121

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14 boundaries and two sixes.

However, the scoreboard pressure applied by the Dolphins meant that wickets kept falling at vital times as Poole completed an outstanding double by picking up three wickets, including the dangerous Dittmer.

Wakatu's Devon Serrurier in action during his side's win over Nelson College at Victory Square on Saturday. Photo: Evan Barnes/Shuttersport.

Now open alternate late night Monday & alternate Saturday mornings, also late night Thursday

Your

just 82 deliveries and included 13 boundaries and five big sixes.

In their turn at bat Stoke Nayland were not going to die wondering as Chris Dittmer immediately took the attack back to the Dolphins bowlers.

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www.lipscombeauctionhouse.co.nz

fOr renT

psyCHiC

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Psychic Suzanne readings Ph 0900 50 500 3.99/min www.psychicsuzanne.co.nz

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WanTed TO BUy BUYING NOW FIREARMS/ AMMUNITION Garage items, tools & estates. Also buying vintage & antique items

Further information about fire Further fire seasonsinformation is available about on seasons is available on www.fireandemergency.nz www.fireandemergency.nz

siTUaTiOns VaCanT Advertise your situations vacant here. Ph 548 5900.

BirTH

memOrial

fUneral serViCes

HAMILTON Maureen Rita

Purely Cremations

26 years ago tomorrow you left this life.

Always in my heart, my dreams, and always remember and missed.

Your loving daughter, Susie.

deaTH

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One low price Great personal service Simple & hassle-free Do not let the cost of saying goodbye add to your grief.

$2,250 Personal & Professional Contact Owen Haring 541 0820 or 021 120 1314 www.purelycremations.net.nz

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One church, Many expressiOns

psyCHiC mediUm New to area.

Readings with Hara.

Artist, and writer.

House blessings Hour reading 80 half hour 40 email 20. Contact me on hara131014@gmail.com or www.haranz.com or 02108189942

Clarkson/ Russell

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Ph Tim Gladstone 5485235 / 0800 653935

To check the season status in an area To check the season status in an area please visit www.checkitsalright.nz please visit www.checkitsalright.nz or call 0800 658 628. or call 0800 658 628.

sales@nelsonweekly.co.nz

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Fire and Emergency New Zealand declares Fire and Emergency New Zealand declares a prohibited fire season, effective from a prohibited fire season, effective from 12.00am, 27 January 2019 in the 12.00am, 27 January 2019 in the following area(s): following area(s): • All of the fire zones 1,2,3,4,5,6,7,9,10 of • All of the fire zones 1,2,3,4,5,6,7,9,10 of the Nelson Tasman Fire district. In general the Nelson Tasman Fire district. In general this covers all of the Nelson City and this covers all of the Nelson City and Tasman District council areas excluding Tasman District council areas excluding the Lakes / Murchison areas. To view the the Lakes / Murchison areas. To view the zone boundaries go to zone boundaries go to www.checkitsalright.nz. www.checkitsalright.nz.

Any current fire permits issued for this area are Any current fire permits issued for this area are cancelled from the start of the prohibited fire cancelled from the start of the prohibited fire season. season.

Ian Reade Ian Reade Principal Rural Fire Officer Principal Rural Fire Officer Nelson Tasman Nelson Tasman

pH 548 5900

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to be held on

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ANTIQUE, DECORATIVE & POLICE UNCLAIMED AUCTION

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Offers considered for all items. Extending Dining Table & 6 chairs. 2 x 2-seater Suede couches.

WanTed TO BUy 2 x 2 Leather Lazyboy BUYING chairs. Cream Divan TOOLS & SHED GEAR Seatee. Single bed & Headboard. Coffee table Hand tools, workshop with drawer. Washing tools, garden tools & Machine. Treadmill. Potgeneral shed gear. ted Plants. BBQ & Gas Also, other household items, small or large lots. Bottle. Outdoor table & chairs. Treadmill. GalEstate & downsizing axy Spa - 3 - seater-near specialists. new. Car – Honda OdysPh Steve sey 2000 7-seater. Plus, 027 538 0020 many other items. Saturor 03 538 0020 day 26th February 9am Nelson Based – 1pm. 29 Valhalla Drive, Richmond.

Jason and Jane are delighted to announce the arrival of

Easton James

a lovely little brother for Pearl, born on 13 November 2018 weighing 3315 grams.

Special thanks to Lynda Smith and Kathy Harris

memOrial

Biblical Christ-Centred Worship Services:

Holy Communion Service 9.45am

Sunday 10:30 am & 5 pm

Enquiries - Ph 547 7773 www.whakatupres.co.nz

(no access off Waimea or Ridgeway)

You are invited

Sunday 10am Fantastic children's programmes running for 0-13 year olds.

A: 85 Wensley Road, Richmond E: office@richmondnewlife.org.nz P: 544 1094

We are located at:

Contact: (03) 547 - 6056

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Advertise Your Church Notices Here

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NELSON BIBLE BELIEVERS

yOGa

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271 Songer St. Stoke

Wastney adam Lewis Time goes by so quickly, seven years on Monday 4th February. The morning you passed away, to let you go was the hardest thing a parent has to do in life. Life goes on but the memories of you will always be with us, and until we are with you again. Love and cherish always to our darling son, brother and uncle.

Keep on cruising.

Mum, Dad & family

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No law but love No book but the Bible No creed but Christ No denominational ideas No opinions of others Sunday 10am & 5pm - Thursday 7.30pm

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Boat rentals

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8 Gloucester St, Nelson • Showroom - opposite Fire Station

Builder

Builder

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New Homes & BuildiNgs ReNovatioNs aNd alteRatioNs PlaNs aNd CoNseNt For quotes call Ross

Ph: 027 244 8870 A/h: 547 1389

www.nelsonbuilder.co.nz

catering

• Fences • Decks • House Repairs • Doors • Flatpack Kitchens • Concrete / paving • Landscaping

Quality workmanship guaranteed Richard 021 118 1183 or 545 2298 marblepoint@xtra.co.nz

cleaning

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NELSON - MOTUEKA - GOLDEN BAY - MARLBOROUGH

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dynamic Balancing

or 035 3800 30

www.boathire.co.nz

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service@btsmarine.nz | www.btsmarine.nz

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

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

$23 +gst pw

PRomPt SeRviCe

Contact the manager on mob 027 451 8907 or (03) 547 2242

digger & truck hire

braNds

• Cleaning • Decluttering • House organising • Gardening Marcia Higgs Clutter Buster

546 7134 or 027 249 8893

electrician

- 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.

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Plymouth Contracting Ltd

carpet & Vinyl

0800 FIZZBOAT

electrician

decking

INFO@DECKS4U.CO.NZ

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To contact us call or email:

Phone Bruce on

021 025 16646

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Ph 548 5900

dressmaking

Sandy D Dressmaking Eveningwear Daywear Weddings Children’s wear Soft furnishings Alterations Phone: 548 2554 or 027 5484 524

Now at 56 Tukuka Street

We are LocaL!

electrician

electrician

electrician

JOHN DUNCAN

ELECTRICAL

Ltd

Innovative electrical solutions

Small Job Specialist Punctual and Professional Gold Card Discount

PV Solar expert Maintenance & Repairs Registered Electricians

Mobile

Ph: 021 482 088 or 542 2328

021 740 402

Residential 03 545 1993

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

duncanelectrical@gmail.com

electrician

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Trades & Services

WEDNESDAY 30 January 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

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

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027 4265 046

Ph 548 5900

Home maintenance

LaWnmoWing

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Craig: 021 822 235 or 538 0198

Ph 0800 4 546 546 (0800 4 JIMJIM)

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www.sagelandscapes.co.nz

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painter

pest controL

E: ollie@sagelandscapes.co.nz

meaLs

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Ph: 548 3836

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021 0235 2728

or 544 9415

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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

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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

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garden maintenance

backyard + Home Service lTd • • • • •

Ph 548 5900

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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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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

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Richard Malcolm Richard Malcolm

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021 02 545 565

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summit.co.nz

roofing

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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

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www.nzsolar.co.nz

03 544 8553 1/750 Lower Queen St Richmond 7081

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Free Quotes & Prompt Service

Call Geoff 021 197 7993

teLevision

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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

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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)

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

Cell:

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Email: jeffneilson1961@yahoo.com

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Smart Solutions for Smart People

WEDNESDAY 30 January 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 marybanK garden cLub Tues 5th Feb, 6.15pm. Garden Ramble @ Marie Daley, 6 Hampshire Place, Stoke. 7.30pm Jaycee Room, Founders Park. Guest Speaker:- Marie Daley.

Biological Warfare using predatory wasps to kill aphids, mites, thrips and whitefly. friends of tHe Library booK saLe “Summer reading: Fiction and Children’s books” Sat 2 Feb, 10am - 12.15pm, Nelson Library. Gillian ph 9220002 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.

Higgins geritage parK Vintage Engine & Machinery Annual Show bonanza. 2 & 3 Feb, 222 Pigeon Valley Road Wakefield. Celebrating David Brown, vintage machinery and stationery engines in operation, traction engine, trailer rides, food stalls / refreshments, demonstrations. Allan 027 319 7427 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 7th, Penzance - Elaine Bay. Ph. Lesley, 548 0366 or Adriana, 538 0271. neLson 50+ mini WaLKers Feb 5th, Kumaras. Meet 10am at Saltwater Baths. Ph. Wendy or Geoff, 542 3472. neLson grey poWer Waitangi day picnic to be held on 6th February at Broadgreen House, 11am-3pm. We will be by the conservatory. Please bring your own chair, food, drinks and prepare to have fun.. Fun and games for all.

Coffee and tea also available. 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 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 caKe decorators are holding an all day Under the Sea workshop. Sat 2 Feb Stoke Methodist Church. You will create a complete Under the Sea cake using butter cream and sugar paste. The decorations will be made with a new medium using Isomalt. Desiree 0276302359.

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.

Line dancing for new beginners class starting soon, Tues and Thurs 9.30 am Stoke Methodist hall Putaitai St. Please bring a cup for free morning tea and chat. Meet and make new friends. Gentle excellent cardio exercise routines in dance. Great music. All ages/gender, bring your friends. You can just arrive. 0274 491 569 Diane or Athol 0220 685 695.

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.

LiigHtHouse spirituaL aWareness Mon 4 Feb. Clairvoyants/mediums from Timaru: Rosemary Johnstone and Dawn Devine.Private readings Sat 2 Feb. Carolyn 5474613 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 invites those interested in joining to contact Marion on 5470509 or 027616185048. We 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 03 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 community sing a Long Wed 6 Feb 1.30 pm Wesley Centre, 4 Wensley Rd, Richmond (opp. TDC). Afternoon tea. Gold coin admission for Nelson Hospital Chaplaincy. 544 8562 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 record & c.d. fair, Sun 3rd Feb, 1pm to 4pm, West Ave. Richmond. Inquiries – vendors contact Steve 5487021 WHats on friends social group welcomes new members to a club for active single men and women aged 50 plus for weekly activities, ph 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 6.45 pm from Jan 28th. John FoesLamb on 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 Waimea soroptimists education grant of $3000 for Women 25+ from the Nelson, Tasman region, studying in 2019 at a tertiary institute. Information and application siwaimea@ siswp.org 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. artHritis society coffee morning We meet at Char Bar & Grill 10am on the 4th Wednesday of the month. Next Gathering 23 January 2019. Ph Claire 035450835 or 0273601039

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