Nelson Weekly - 4 October 2023

Snap scales up, to open plant in Tāhunanui

ANDREW BOARD

Nelson company Snap IT is opening a high-tech manufacturing plant in Tāhunanui, which will lead to more jobs says its founder and chief executive.

Snap Information Technologies has operated in Nelson for almost 20 years and now specialises in creating cameras and accompanying software for fishing vessels. Founder and chief executive, Chris Rodley, says the company is poised to scale rapidly as the cameras provide an ability for fishermen to “tell a story” to the end customers of their fish, as well as ensuring compliance of regularity issues.

He says Snap IT has recently signed a lease on the old King Salmon building on Bullen St, where they will build a manufacturing plant to build cameras and the other components needed to make them work. “We have approaching 40 staff in Nelson, and we will be adding more as part of this move. The amount of new people depends on how well we execute over the coming years, but it could be quite significant.”

Chris says there is an opportunity to have cameras on 100,000 fishing vessels across North America, Europe, Asia, and the Pacific over the coming years. Currently, they have cameras on 1200 fishing boats across nine countries and they have offices in Canada, the United States and Ireland.

“We hope that our product will be used to

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Candidates grilled at Weekly debate

KATE RUSSELL

Four Nelson candidates were put to the test at the Great Weekly MP Debate on Sunday evening.

The debate was hosted by Nelson Weekly and its sister paper Waimea Weekly at McCashins Tap Room in Stoke. It was livestreamed through the Weekly’s Facebook page by local production company Be Seen More and was moderated

by Johny O’Donnell. Current Nelson MP Rachel Boyack, Green Party candidate Jace Hobbs, National’s Blair Cameron, and ACT MP Chris Baillie were instructed to steer away from party lines and speak from the heart about what they had to offer the Nelson electorate.

Jace was clear that he wasn’t seeking the vote and instructed the crowd to vote for Rachel.

Chris said the economy is

“where we need to focus”. This was echoed by Blair, who said the economy is the “absolute and number one” thing in this election.

“I’ve door knocked more than 4000 homes in Nelson and I’d say about 75 - 80 per cent of the households I speak to say it’s the cost of living and economy that they want us focused on and that they are really worried about,” he said.

“I absolutely agree,” spoke Ra-

chel.

“Inflation and the cost of living is one the toughest things for people right now.”

Jace’s main point throughout the debate was that the wealthy should be taxed more.

Chris, however, told the audience that we should put more trust in landlords and businesses to treat tenants fairly and set wage rates respectively.

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Great Weekly MP Debate moderator Johny O’Donnell, far right, with from left; Labour MP Rachel Boyack, Green Party candidate Jace Hobbs, National Party candidate Blair Cameron and ACT MP Chris Baillie. Photo: Sara Hollyman.

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help create sustainable fishermen, a sustainable fisherman creates a sustainable fishery and that’s a good work as we see it.

Time Magazine had the ocean as the most important place on earth and so if that’s true, it’s a worthwhile thing to do.”

He says the reason for setting up the plant in Nelson, as opposed to outsourcing to China or another Asian country, is quality.

“There’s a global shift towards building in your own country. America is big on that, there’s a desire to have Made in the USA on products and for that to be true. If we care

about the quality of the produce and the carbon footprint and we have good people in Nelson, then why not? And when we have a high-value, low volume product, why would we get that made offshore by a company that’s also doing 100,000 for another business per month?

“By doing it ourselves we control everything, if there’s a problem it can be fixed and fixed quickly.” Snap IT received a $2.5 million loan from the Ministry of Business and Innovation to help it scale up. It also won the Supreme Award at the Nelson Tasman Chamber of Commerce Business Awards earlier this year.

Harlo Rae, 7 Brightwater School

“Going out to places and horse riding.”

Gabriel Winch, 5 Hope School

“The library and making car parts with the Lego.”

came from extrapolating a pot, that Kaupapa (principal) of sharing and when you take it out beyond the table, beyond the community, and beyond the nation you eventually get to one planet and one humanity,” he says. “Instead of having four legs for the table and the chairs, there’s just one leg, a piece of solid earth.

A ‘Connection Table’ installed by food behemoth, Wattie’s, and sculpted by Nelson-based Maia Hegglun, was blessed at Tāhunanui Beach on Monday. Maia says the inspiration for the sculpture was about providing a space for Nelsonians to rest from their busy lives and share kai. “My inspiration

“So it’s about commemorating, Papatūānuku (mother earth).” Photo: Gordon Preece.

Groom Creek remediation

The severe weather event in August 2022 brought widespread flooding, slips and damage to the greater Nelson region, causing a major restructure of Nelson’s waterways, which resulted in the need for major mitigation work.

Groom Creek, which feeds into the Maitai River, had significant damage to the culvert during the flood.

This box culvert needed to be repaired to drain water back to the confluence with the Maitai, restore fish passage and re-establish compromised access to Nelson City Water Treatment Plant and forestry.

Nelmac Kūmānu were engaged by Nelson City Council to complete the remediation repair works. Excavation works were conducted under the non-notified resource consent granted by the council for gravel extraction and earthworks at the site.

To enable repair works and minimise environmental impact, the stream channel needed to be de-watered.

The creek’s flow was diverted using pumps, also known as bypass pumping, which prevents unnecessary sediment flowing downstream and allows excavation equipment to operate in the dry.

Fish exclusion barriers were

installed prior to works to prevent unnecessary harm to fish during the period of works.

Fish species commonly found in Groom Creek include brown trout, common bully, red fin bully, Kaharore bully, koura, longfin eel, and kōaro. After initial de-watering, all stranded fish were captured by hand netters, identified, recorded and released downstream of the site.

Multiple passes were carried out to ensure depletion of fish within the targeted areas.

Fish netted and relocated included koura, longfin eel and Kaharore bully. All culvert cells were removed, base realigned and prepared for re-place-

ment. Special consideration of overall fall was paramount to reduce stream velocities and better enable fish passage. While cobbles had been fixed in place previously to reduce laminar flow, fish passage baffles were also fitted at regular intervals to create resting pools throughout the overall culvert structure.

The original placement of the culvert cells was undermined, posing a potential threat to fish passage due to a sub-surface flow, so the design was considered to reduce the risk of this reoccurring.

Rock armouring both up and downstream was placed to reduce future erosion.

Culvert cells being fitted with fish passage baffles, view looking downstream. Photo: Marc Jary/Nelmac Kūmānu.

Running for Amelia

GORDON PREECE

“Amelia would be so proud of us” is the message from the father lacing up for the Nelson Half Marathon with his colleagues, friends, and family to remember his late daughter.

Nelson Alarms senior security technician, Damien Hill, lost his daughter, Amelia, in July after a seven-month battle with neuroblastoma, only one month short of her second birthday.

He says Amelia was diagnosed with the disease in December last year after he noticed “protruding” behind her eye which looked like she may have bumped or bruised it.

“It had gone on for a few weeks and it never went away, and we ended up getting sent to the hospital, they scanned everything, and it all came back that there was a mass behind her eye,” he says.

“From further testing they found it was neuroblastoma cancer… the main mass of it all developed in her lower abdomen and it was wrapped around some of her main arteries.”

Damien says Amelia then

spent the next six months in Christchurch receiving chemotherapy and medication to treat her cancer.

“It was very overwhelming having to see her go through that, but she’s definitely taught me another side of life, just her strength and courage, and determination throughout that whole time… I could not be more proud of her,”

he says.

“I can’t believe the support that she and myself have had throughout this whole journey both from the Child Cancer Foundation and the whole team at Christchurch Hospital as well.”

Damien says in the last few weeks of Amelia’s life, she was in Auckland’s Starship Hospital after developing serious side effects

from her treatment. He says she passed away on 28 July in his arms with her family at her bedside.

Damien says he and 19 of his colleagues will be running and walking the Nelson Half Marathon in memory of his late daughter’s love for the outdoors and to raise funds for his family and the Child Cancer Foundation, who sup-

ported Amelia during her treatment.

“The amount of support that they’ve carried from start to finish and to now, I’ve actually got no words, they’ve stood by me just like my friends and family through thick and thin and continually offered support,” he says. “I’m just completely blown away by how much love the Nelson Alarms family has shown and what they’ve done for me, I’ll forever be so grateful.”

Damien says the initiative was put together by his Nelson Alarms colleagues, Adrian Laing and Chaz Brooks, his parents, and close friend, Samantha Stuart, will also be taking part to remember Amelia. He hopes his late daughter will be “proud” when the team crosses the finish line on 5 November. “Losing Amelia, my best friend, has left me the biggest hole and heartache and I hope to always make her so proud moving forward,” he says.

To donate to the cause and support the team, visit www.givealit tle.co.nz/cause/running-in-memo ry-of-amelia

Damien Hill and his Nelson Alarms team are marathon-ready. Photo: Gordon Preece.

Dental clinic worker blames $4000 theft on ‘medical condition’

TRACY NEAL

Open Justice Reporter

A dental clinic worker who diverted more than $4000 in customer payments to her own pocket told police she had a medical condition that “made her steal”.

Roxanne Joy Lamong Arsi’s bookkeeping job at DentalCare Nelson required her to send invoices to customers on a generic template via a work mobile phone.

But over the course of a few days in May this year, the 28-year-old managed to direct $4140 in payments to her personal bank account, the Nelson District Court was told this week. On May 12, she invoiced a customer for $220 but gave her personal bank account number, to which the money was paid.

Over the following days, she repeated the process with other customers, this time to the tune of $1000 and then $2200, according to the summary of facts.

Arsi went on to invoice another customer $30, again sending her own bank details, and then instructed

the dental centre to refund a $500 voucher on behalf of another customer into her personal account.

The voucher’s record card was later found to have been tampered with by Arsi.

Her final act of thievery was on May 23, when she directed another invoice for $190 to her account.

When she was arrested, Arsi told the police she had a “medical condition” that made her steal, the summary of facts stated. It did not reveal any further details of her claim.

Much of the money has since been reversed by banks, leaving $1440 outstanding, for which reparation is sought.

In court, Arsi pleaded guilty to six charges of altering a document with intent to defraud.

She was convicted and remanded for sentencing in January next year.

Dapper drive for men’s health

GORDON PREECE

Spick and span drivers and their passengers hit the road in their pre-1980 classics vehicles Sunday to rev up their support for men’s health.

The inaugural Distinguished Gentleman’s Drive event in Nelson was part of an international event to raise funds for research and programs by the charity, Movember, into prostate cancer and men’s mental

health. Twenty-nine drivers got behind the wheel for the event and travelled from Nelson Classic Car Museum to Eighty Eight Valley, Kohatu and Kaiteriteri before ending the awareness journey back at the museum.

Nelson urologist and co-organiser of the drive, Andy Malcom, says it was “wonderful” to see the turnout and he hoped it would be held annually. “Movember’s mantra

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is changing the face of men’s health and they focus on three health issues that affect men being prostate cancer, mental health and testicular cancer,” he says.

“The Distinguished Gentleman’s Drive is all about supporting Movember and it’s a way to raise funds and awareness and bring men together to do something for men.” The event raised more than $6000 for Movember.

Organisers Adrian Curtis, left, Kate Cooper and Andy Malcolm.

Photo: Gordon Preece.

Candidates grilled at

“We will put a moratorium on the minimum wage over the next three years, so it is not increased unless you’re valuable,” he said.

The debate was clearly a twohorse race with Rachel and Blair pitted against each other. Their supporters were not afraid to both heckle and cheer, which at times saw the candidate’s answers muted.

When questioned on transport, with a Labour Government committed to funding both the Hope Bypass and work on Rocks Rd, it was SH6 in Atawhai that Rachel named as the road causing the most concern in terms of susceptibility to climate change.

She said she does not support four lanes through Tāhunanui and “never has” and the goal is reducing congestion so we don’t need to add extra lanes.

When questioned on the future of the Southern Link, Blair simply answered: “It’s not on my agenda”. He said he was instead committed to getting the Hope

Bypass built, something he said would only happen under a National Government.

Chris, however, said the Southern Link should have been built years ago. “Personally, I’ve always thought ... it should’ve been done a long time ago.”

Rachel told the crowd she would continue to get things done during a second term, even if it was in opposition.

“I’ve always prided myself on building good relationships.”

She also spoke kindly of her and Chris’ work for Nelson while in parliament.

“Sometimes in politics, we can be nice and get on with each other,” she said, which appeared to be the opposite of her and Blair’s interactions on stage.

Candidates also spoke to the Nelson Tenths agreement.

“This is a really challenging issue for the region. Our position is that it does need to go through the court process, and that is the appropriate place for it to sit. We are hopeful it will reach an agreement soon,” said Rachel.

Blair said he met with Wakatu

Incorporation and iwi leaders about this very issue.

“Absolutely there is a legal process going through right now and it’s not appropriate to get involved in that legal process, but I’m going to be a local MP who isn’t afraid to have those conversations and listen to people and advocate when it’s appropriate.”

Chris said, “We don’t have a position on it ... I’m not going to make a party call tonight.”

Jace said the Green Party stands with tangata whenua.

The debate then moved on to the issue of crime.

Chris said ACT would spend $500 million to increase prison beds.

“We need to get hardened criminals off the street and rehabilitate them so they can actually contribute to society.”

When asked about National’s boot camp plan, Blair said we can’t just have a “catch and release” policy.

“We call them military youth academies ... the idea is to take these young people out of sometimes violent homes,

Across all deciles, ethnicities and academic levels, school-leavers from single-sex schools have higher achievement rates, with university entrance rates almost 18% higher

Action from Sunday night’s debate. Top is the scene at the McCashin’s Tap Room. Bottom left; Chris Baillie makes a point while Blair Cameron listens on. Bottom right: Johny O’Donnell.

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give them structure, discipline and good role models and transition them onto the right path. It’s about not giving up on these young people.”

Rachel said National’s boot camps had around an 80 per cent failure rate.

“We’ve introduced a new programme to work with young offenders and the heart of it has actually been working with the family. We’ve seen those young people have an 80 per cent rehabilitation rate.”

Jace said, “We need to keep our eyes on the prize ... support young people as they get into maturity and not just incarcerate them once they’ve made very bad decisions”.

All said that youth mental health was a priority.

“We have quite an extensive mental health policy. We will make sure young people with issues will be coordinated a lot better and be able to receive that support,” said Chris.

Blair said this was an issue that he was “really passionate about” and accused the Labour government of spending $1.9 billion

but not delivering any results. He said National would establish New Zealand’s first Minister of Mental Health.

Jace said it was “basically a dollars and cents issue” and we don’t have enough money in the current system to fund it.

Rachel said Labour has been rebuilding the mental health system from the ground up and there was “a lot more work to do”.

Rachel was then quizzed on her track record, with Johny asking her why Nelson/Tasman has only received only 1 per cent of the Provincial Growth Fund, despite the region having 5 per cent of the regional population.

“I’m really proud of the record over my term. We have started to see a lot more investment coming into the region and I’m going to keep pushing for it.”

She cited transport projects, the hospital, and investment into housing.

Blair was then confronted about an accusation Rachel made about him misleading “a group of vulnerable people with intellectual disabilities about National’s tax cuts”.

Rachel had said Blair had repeatedly told them how much a family would be better off under National, regularly repeating the figure of $100 a fortnight, even after she challenged him.

Blair said the idea he would “purposefully manipulate vulnerable members of the community is frankly outrageous” and he would “absolutely not do that” and “anyone that has met me ... they know that is not something I would do”.

“I did go to that debate, and I answered all the questions that came up, and I talk about our tax policies ... and I think that accusation was hurtful to me ... people warned me, when you get ahead in the polls then the opposition will start throwing mud at you. When I first met Rachel, I thought she was really nice and I wasn’t expecting that,” he said. Rachel said the situation spoke to Blair’s “political inexperience” however Chris, who was at the debate in question, said there was “no intentional manipulation”.

Housing was the final topic for the candidates.

“We have so much more to do” to fix the housing crisis in Nelson. Rachel said. “One of the massive challenges is around the RMA ... and one of those is having two councils with different plans and approaches.”

She said she actually wants to see the housing register grow.

“A lot of people have come to me who are not on it, who should be. This issue has built up in Nelson Tasman over decades. It’s going to take another decade or two to get on top of this.”

Blair said not enough houses had been built and Chris said we need to “stop the war on landlords”.

“The lack of faith the left have between the tenant and the owner is just awful. We need to make it easier to build, and let people get on with it.”

Jace said that “every Kiwi family deserves a comfortable and affordable home to live in” and again took aim at the ‘wealthy’. The debate can be viewed in full on the Nelson Weekly Facebook page. The general election will take place on Saturday, 14 October.

Stoke church up for sale

KATE RUSSELL

The Whakatu Presbyterian Church on Songer St is for sale.

Parish Clerk Elaine Henry says, they have built a new church on Champion Rd to serve the region and have combined their parishes of Stoke, Tāhunanui, and Richmond.

“We are three parishes that have come together. We felt like we would be more effective in the community as one big church rather than three smaller ones.”

The Tāhunanui site on Muritai St was sold a few years ago, and

it has now been converted into a dwelling. The Richmond site on Florence St was also sold and is now home to new dwellings. Now, the Songer St building, with a capital value of $1,310,000, is up for grabs.

Elaine says there are two buildings on the 1600m2 site - the church hall, built in the 1950s which was the original church, and the present ‘A-frame’ church building which opened in 1968.

It also comes with a reception office and meeting space, two classroom/meeting rooms with

Nelson Airport to pay $1.2m dividend to councils

Nelson Airport will pay a more than million-dollar dividend to the region’s councils following a strong financial year.

Nelson Airport released its Annual Report for the 2023 financial year, which will see payment of a $1.2 million dividend, an increase of 9 per cent from last year, to be shared equally between Nelson City and Tasman District councils. The airport saw 915,000 passengers travel during the past yearup 296,000 from the previous year.

Nelson Airport Ltd chair Quinton Hall says the financial year had beaten all expectations, largely due

to the strength of pent-up domestic travel demand.

“We knew the lifting of Covid restrictions would see travel increase, but the desire people have shown over the past year to reconnect with the people and places they love has outstripped all expectations. Nelsonians and New Zealanders generally have embraced the opportunity to travel with confidence to see those they’ve been separated from and experience a wider world again.”

Total revenue for the airport came in at $16.6m - an increase of $4.9m on the 2022 financial year.

a kitchen, and a large car park. Elaine says so far there have been enquiries from other churches and also people looking to develop the site into housing. The church is for sale by tender, which closes on 17 October.

Elaine says the church and hall have been “very well used” by the community over the years. “There has been a ballet school, drama groups, and Zumba lessons,” she says. “The Congregational Christian Church of Samoa has also been using the building for the past year.”

As part of Motorcycle Awareness Month, Filco and St John teamed up for a charity ride through the region over the weekend. Dozens of motorcyclists were down at the marshalling point before riding out as they raised funds and awareness for the cause, which Filco owner Dave Filer says benefits not only the local motorbikers, but the entire community. Photo: Jack

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The Whakatu Presbyterian Church on Songer St is for sale. Photo: Kate Russell.

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Youth thriving in hospo programme

KATE

RUSSELL

A youth programme at a Nelson cafe is helping young people in the region gain confidence in themselves, all while learning valuable skills in hospitality.

‘Hospitality with a Purpose’ is being run from Nook Cafe at the Habitat Hub.

“We provide hospitality and social skills training for young adults, so they’re ready for a paid job,” says cafe manager Danielle Morley.

“Some suffer from anxiety and need a confidence boost.

I’ll meet them and ask them what they want to learn.

“We give them the knowledge - they learn how to make coffees, cook, clean, customer service, work the till, and take orders out. The goal is to get them into paid employment.

“Even if I can get them to chop or peel something in the kitchen … we start with the basics with some of them.”

They work closely with The

Buzz Group, as well as students from Waimea, Garin, and Nayland Colleges who attend for 10 weeks during term time.

Waimea College student Ian Faber, 18, is one trainee, and Danielle says he is thriving.

“Ian was in a car accident and does not have full use of one of his legs, but we’ve taught him how to carry out coffees.

Just those little boosts of confidence are everything.”

Ian says he enjoys working out the front and on the till.

“I like the community here, it’s one of my favourite parts about it.”

Faith Gutschlag, 16, has been attending for over a year now and has had hearing loss since she was seven years old.

“This is the most supportive place I have ever been to, especially with my hearing loss. It is such a good environment; it feels like a family here.”

Faith says she wants a future in hospitality.

“I’ve recently learned how

to make coffee and I’m now learning some things in the kitchen - a bit of everything.”

Jordan McBride, 22, is part of The Buzz Group and says he has already seen a confidence boost within himself since he started at Nook Cafe in May.

“The staff here are supportive of me. They all know I have a stutter, but we can already see that it has improved. When I come here, I just enjoy it and like learning what needs to be done.”

Jordan says he enjoys serving customers and working on the till and wants to work in retail or hospitality.

Danielle says the demand for spaces in the programme has doubled in the last year, and she currently has 14 people attending.

But with only five paid employees, they are limited on how many they can take on.

“I’ve had to turn down about 38 people just in the last six months.

“But we all love it, it gives us a purpose.”

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From left: Jordan McBride, 22, Faith Gutschlag, 16, Ian Faber, 18, and Nook Cafe manager Danielle Morley. Photo: Kate Russell.

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Nelson’s noisiest street

Are there fewer or more noise complaints this year? How will noise be affected by intensification and how can good planning mitigate that?

Janet Ellison

Myron back in national picture

Good one, Myron! I watch all Netball games on TV and wondered why you’d disappeared from the umpire line-up! Best wishes, go for it.

Lesley Jean Kotua

Brakes put on buses after road ‘smashed up’

Shame about the electric buses ‘smashing up’ Jenner Rd and others, as detailed in last week’s Nelson Weekly. This raises two questions:

1) Are electric buses exempt from road tax ie. road user charges, as are electric cars?

2) Would the fares collected cover the cost of the road user charges?

Dave Haycock

Just use mini vans

Connie Quence

Stupid having oversized, near-empty buses on these streets. They should have kept the smaller buses with hail and ride for some places, especially the narrow roads on the hills and out here in Atawhai. All I see is empty buses trying to get around corners.

Marion Fawcett

Next will be Bisley Ave /Moana Ave, ridiculous putting these overweight over size vehicles on these streets with very few people on them.

Patrick Pascoe

Plan Change 29

I’ve not met anyone who agrees with the council’s foolish move with regard to Plan Change 29 aiming to provide housing intensification, involving destroying the value of neighbouring properties by removing their privacy, cutting out sunlight to houses’ gardens and rooms, and lining up trouble with noise problems. And if the council can’t do something about the vagrants now putting up tents in the city, leaving unspeakable messes outside shops, sleeping out and carrying around noisy boom boxes along

city footpaths already hazardous with scooters, skateboards and bikes a threat to pedestrians, how many are going to want to actually live close to these problems? This city needs to be cleaned up.

Rob Fitzgerald

Ralphie to be remembered

Sometimes the people that do this kind of thing are the people you least expect.

Leanne McLean

Surely there’s cameras in that area.

Jessica Smith

Wheelchair basketball rolls into Top of the South

This is awesome! Good on you.

Bianca Farmer

This is awesome. Neisha Kindley, wow Joel has grown up so much. I feel so privileged to have been part of his early years.

Lauren Evans

So awesome, Neisha. Brooke Stanger

Nelson Matters

Hon Dr Nick Smith

TAKE THE TIME TO VOTE

My simple message this month is please vote. Advance voting for the General Election started on Monday with booths open in Nelson, Stoke and Richmond.

Election campaigns do not bring out the best in people but do not let this discourage you. Billions of people in the world live under authoritarian regimes where people have no power to effect change.

I love the Winston Churchill quote that democracy is the worst form of government except for all the others. We should also vote out of respect for the thousands of New Zealanders who gave their lives in defence of our liberal democratic freedoms.

Elections are about power coming from the ballot and not brute force. We should be proud of the evolution of our democracy as one of the world’s oldest. Our first election was in 1853 but limited to men who owned property. The right to vote was extended to male miners in 1860, male Māori in 1867 and to all men in 1879.

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Thursday, 5 October, 9am

Nelson Centre of Musical Arts

I CAN DO IT is a song/story for kids of all ages and is the perfect follow on from their first collab, the award winning song SPRINKLE A LITTLE SUNSHINE. Tickets $10 from NCMA Ph: 035489477.

Nelson Jazz Club OCTOBER Club Night

Thursday, 5 October, 7-10pm

The Boathouse

This month we have the Paradise Dance Band, who are keen to have others come and jam with them. $0 for those who join in with a Jam, $5 Members, $10 Non-Members. The dance floor will be open!

Loopy Tunes on Tour

Wednesday, 11 October, 9.30 – 10.15am

Stoke School

40 minute interactive bilingual music performance, for tamariki! We’ll have the whole whānau up and enjoying a kanikani/dance with us, moving your tinana/body along to our waiata/songs - super engaging and lots of fun! Tickets through humanitix

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We are rightly proud of being the first country to grant the vote to women in 1893. The voting age was lowered from 21 to 18 in 1974. It is also a tribute to how our democracy can evolve that in 1993 the public opted to change how we elect our Parliament to the mixed member proportional (MMP) system.

This election is unusual for me in that I have been a candidate every election since 1990. I’m not missing the stress and exhaustion of campaigning. It is a tough gig. Only the incumbent is being paid. Candidates are human, cannot know everything and deserve credit for having the courage to put their names forward. Politics internationally is becoming more polarised and intolerant. Nelson has a strong tradition of respectful election contests. We need to keep it that way. It is healthy for candidates and electors to disagree but not to be disagreeable.

Voting is about saying you care. It is a simple choice about which party and person you best trust to make the right choices for our country and community for the next three years. Get it done before 7pm on Saturday 14 October.

Nick Smith MAYOR OF NELSON

Local woman hits big screen with Israel

SARA HOLLYMAN

Janet Redmond has hit the big screen alongside one of MMA’s biggest stars and former UFC champion, Israel Adesanya, and she says the movie will help local men manage their emotions.

Janet is now Israel Adesanya’s ‘possibility manager’, starring alongside him in his documentary-style movie Stylebender, which hit New Zealand screens on Thursday.

Despite not knowing who Israel was when director Zoe McIntosh asked her to work with him for the movie, she says he is simply a man with a lot of past hurt and emotions that she helped him process.

“It really helped, not knowing who he was, because to me he was just a person with some scars from the past that needed some wound healing.”

Janet was previously a trauma specialist, training psychotherapists and counsellors, but says instead of using the word trauma she now prefers the acronym UNKLEs – Unprocessed Neglected Key Life Events.

“He [Israel] had plenty of those unprocessed key life events and that’s part of the movie, him healing from the bullying, racism, immigration, a Nigerian family and all the culture that comes with that.”

The opening scene of the movie is Israel sitting on the seat of the campervan that Janet lives in, undertaking feelings work. Janet regularly uses the space for her work with individuals and families.

Janet says the movie will help so many people.

“Because he’s such an idol and an in-

spiration for so many people.

“My hope, especially for the young men who have managed the culture they live in by numbing, toughening up, sadness is weakness and all those old beliefs about emotions, for them to be able to see him so vulnerable... this is an invitation for them to seek out someone that can help them.”

She says Israel and his vulnerability will help other men.

“If he can say ‘I’m one of the toughest men in the world, and I’m doing it’, then you can do it.”

Janet says the experience has re-connected her with a motivation to help people with her services.

“It’s okay to say ‘I’m not okay’,” she says. “People try to numb the emotions with alcohol, drugs, keeping busy, and when that bar starts to melt

Principal steps down from Nelson College

Nelson College tumuaki [principal], Richard Dykes, has resigned after four years in the top job. The college says Richard made the decision to step down due to a “continuing health issue” and while his departure was a “great loss”, it fully supported his decision and wished him a speedy recovery in the days and weeks ahead.

Educational consultant, Tim Oughton, who works alongside principals in the Nelson region and has held principal roles at Wellington, Auckland and Adelaide schools has been appointed the college’s acting principal until the position can be permanently filled.

Tim will begin his new role in the second week of term four.

for Nelson

Labour will give cost of living relief, stop National’s cuts to hospitals and schools and superannuation, and drive Nelson and New Zealand forward.

I know it’s been a difficult few years but we are turning a corner. We’re in a global economic cycle and it will get better.

away it can feel like you’re going crazy, it can be really scary”. Stylebender is showing on New Zealand screens now, and Janet says anyone with an interest in MMA, or not, will connect with the film. “This man followed his dream and that’s an inspiration.”

Janet is currently in discussions with State Cinema in Nelson about running a fundraising screening of the film to raise money for suicide prevention.

Janet will also host a Q&A session at Fairfield House on Wednesday, 11 October, where people can ask questions about the movie or her feelings work.

For more information visit janetred mond.com

But right now, our focus is to give cost of living relief to households through our 10-point plan to ease the cost of living.

Things like free dental for everyone, starting with under 30s. Like GST off fresh and frozen fruit and veges. Like scrapping the $5 prescription charge. Like free transport for under 13s and half price for under 25s. Like extending 20 hours free ECE to 2year-olds. Like introducing 4 weeks paid parental leave for partners. Like the winter energy payment. Like big boosts to Working for Families. These things all add up.

National are out of touch and the only trick they have is a dodgy tax cuts ploy that is misleading and does not add up. And because it doesn’t add up they will need to make extreme cuts. They will cut entitlements to superannuation. They’ll also have to cut funding for schools, hospitals, teachers and nurses. And Act have a policy of selling off more state assets.

Only Labour will provide real cost of living relief, protect jobs, protect health and education, and stop state asset sales.

Janet Redmond and her campervan feature in the new movie Stylebender.

Photo: Sara Hollyman.

The Nelson Marlborough Rescue Helicopter is gearing up for its annual NBS Rescue Helicopter

Appeal this October – a muchneeded month of fundraising in the communities they service across Te Tauihu.

The 2023 appeal includes a range of ways people in the Nelson, Tasman, Buller and Marlborough communities can support their rescue helicopter.

From push ups to donations from individuals and businesses, there are opportunities for everyone to get involved.

The rescue helicopter service, which runs 24 hours a day, 7 days a week, plays a crucial role in saving lives and providing urgent medical support across the top of the South Island. It relies heavily on the generosity of our communities to remain in operation, as government funding falls short of annual operational costs.

Operating across Te Tauihu, from just north of Westport and east of the Clarence River, the Nelson Marlborough Rescue Helicopter is a lifeline for those in distress. With at least one mission a day –

and sometimes up to seven – the helicopter team provides invaluable assistance during medical emergencies, accidents, search and rescue missions and more. In addition to community outreach, another key to the success of this fundraising endeavour is the backing of NBS – an associ-

ate sponsor for the helicopter service. For the past seven years, NBS has financially supported the Nelson Marlborough Rescue Helicopter, providing essential support to help keep our rescue crew in the air.

Tony Cadigan, NBS Chief Executive, says, “By supporting this es-

sential service, we are ensuring that our region has access to the highest level of emergency medical care when it matters most.”

The NBS Rescue Helicopter Appeal is just one of the ways that NBS offers ways for the community to get involved.

This year sees the return of the

Nelson Marlborough Rescue Helicopter over Nelson Bay.

#NBS10for10 push-up challenge, a viral social campaign that began in 2022. When people post a video of them doing 10 push-ups to social media, tag @nbshelicopterappeal and use the hashtag #NBS10for10, NBS donates $10 to the Helicopter Appeal – up to a total of $10,000.

This challenge means people don’t have to reach into their pockets to help. They can do 10 push-ups instead, whether that’s military-style, from their knees or even leaning against a wall – it all counts!

Six of NBS’ eight branches in the rescue helicopter’s operational area across Te Tauihu are also getting involved.

At the Nelson Branch, members of the public can buy a raffle ticket for a wheelbarrow full of goodies, while the Richmond Branch is hosting quiz nights at the Sprig and Fern in Upper Queen Street.

The Motueka Branch, meanwhile,

is hosting a bingo night at the Beached Whale in Kaiteriteri and the Tākaka Branch is selling firewood for the cause as well as running sausage sizzles each Friday during the appeal.

“I encourage everyone to do their bit, whether large or small, so that we can raise vital funds for the Rescue Helicopter Trust,”

Tony says.

NBS is not alone in this remarkable show of community support.

To date, over 18 local businesses have also put their hands up to help. Just to name a few, Salvito's Pizza Bar is donating $1 per pizza sold during the month of October, Mitre 10 MEGA Nelson is hosting a gardening evening that directly benefit the appeal funds, Nelson Skin Clinic is donating $20 for every ZO facial and JR Construct are donating a portion of new contracts.

Nelson KIA, another steadfast supporter of the Helicopter Trust,

is taking its involvement to new heights – celebrating its 10th anniversary by aiming to raise $10,000 by donating a portion of each sale during the month of October. From $1 from each burger and cappuccino sold at Hampden Hotel in Murchison,

to the portion of sales from KIA, these fundraising initiatives all make a significant impact to the ongoing operations of the Nelson Marlborough Rescue Helicopter. Tony encourages other local businesses to join in, ensuring the vital service continues to thrive.

As the Nelson Marlborough Rescue Helicopter embarks on another appeal, Paula, on behalf of the rescue crew, expresses sincere gratitude to NBS, local businesses and community members for their unwavering commitment to saving lives in our region. “With your support we can keep the rescue helicopter in the sky, ready to respond to emergencies and provide critical care when it's needed most,” she says.

To get involved in this year's fundraising efforts, follow the appeal on social media @nbshelicopterappeal, participate in the #10for10 challenge, donate via nbshelicopterappeal.nz or at any of NBS’ local branches, or visit and support participating businesses. All participating businesses can be found on the appeal website: nbshelicopterappeal.nz.

Paula Muddle, GM Nelson Marlborough Rescue Helicopter Trust, says, “big or small, it all helps.”

Nelson Marlborough Rescue Helicopter Crew, 2023.

From the first time Prue Young saw some of the flight paramedics on the Nelson Marlborough Rescue Helicopter in action as an ambulance volunteer, she wanted to be a part of the crew. Initially an employee for St John, today Prue is a critical care paramedic and has been a crucial part of the Rescue Helicopter team for the past four years.

“I just thought it was an amazing combination of being able to help people and to take on rescues with more technical difficulties,” Prue remembers. “I just aspired

to the role from the start. I had a little bit of helicopter experience when I was up in Taupō, but none of the sort of rescue work – the winching – that is here.”

Surrounded by three popular national parks, busy tramping and biking routes, and notable alpine peaks, Te Tauihu is an outdoorsman’s paradise. With so many people living and playing in remote locations, the Rescue Helicopter’s services are vital when emergencies occur and time is of the essence. Each year, crews respond to over 500 distress calls for a wide range of emergencies.

“Some months are busier than others,” Prue says. “In December, January and February we could fly 30–40 jobs; no day is predictable. Case in point would be earlier this September where we

flew three jobs in 18 hours – and that was in the wintertime, so it should be ‘quieter.’”

Prue and her tight-knit team have completed rescues everywhere from the local mountain bike park to the Richmond Ranges.

“It’s these sorts of jobs that really stand out – the special ones where you know you’ve made a difference to someone’s life,” Prue says. As this October marks the fourth annual NBS Rescue Helicopter Appeal, Prue reflects on the community support, especially from businesses and schools and how it is “vital” to keeping the service aloft.

“The fundraising helps to support our training, the buying of the safety equipment – things like life vests and winch harnesses. The funds buy all our specialty medi-

cal equipment, the monitors, the ventilator, or syringe drivers. We've had four staff start in the last 18 months, and it helps pay

for all their training. Without the community support, we couldn’t do our jobs to help other people.” She says it’s

Prue Young, Critical Care Paramedic and Carl Babe, Crewperson

amazing to see the connection kids have with the Rescue Helicopter. “They’re super excited – they want to be a pilot, or they want to be a paramedic. The other day we met a little boy who decided that he wanted to be a helicopter pilot. But he'd always wanted to be a policeman. So now he wants to be a helicopter pilot on the police helicopter.” And as for the best thing people can do to help the Rescue Helicopter help them, aside from showing their support this month for the NBS Rescue Helicopter Appeal?

“Take a personal locator beacon,” Prue answers immediately. “We can just track you to within five or 10 metres and we will find you really quickly. It’s great to have a cellphone, but there's not cellphone reception everywhere. And don’t be afraid to activate it, either – if you’re in trouble, use the beacon.”

Brooklyn Bill and Ella Healey helping the crew during appeal month.

— Bevan & Bridget Hoult

Supporting older adults across the region

COMING UP IN OCTOBER:

• Thursday 5th - Hearing Nelson (Richmond Office)

• Tuesday 10th - Advance Care Planning (Richmond Office)

• Tuesday 10th - Life Without a Car (Ernest Rutherford)

• Wednesday 18th - Hearing Nelson (Nelson Office)

• Tuesday 24th - Willowbank Heritage Park talk (Richmond Office)

• Wednesday 1st Nov - Advance Care Planning (Nelson Office)

For more information: 03 544 7624

Email: admin@ageconcernnt.org.nz www.ageconcernnt.org.nz

Little Bird Audiology - making a positive impact on the community

Located in the heart of Nelson’s CBD, Little Bird Audiology is a client-focused hearing health clinic that is committed to helping people hear better. Now is as good a time as any to get your hearing sorted, says owner Jackie Clemmer, with a team of experienced audiologists who are motivated by providing the very best of service. "We take the time to listen and really get to know our clients, understand their needs and how best we can help.”

Working alongside Jackie is Anita Kraak, the most experienced audiologist in the region. Anita joined the Little Bird Audiology team in 2022, complementing her work at Nelson Hospital. Anita and Jackie both hold specialty certifications in paediatrics but have a primary interest in adult diagnostic testing and treatment.

Jackie says, “It is wonderful to see the positive impact that hearing aids make on people’s lives now that the technology has improved so much.”

Little Bird Audiology performs comprehensive diagnostic testing, including speech in noise and loudness discomfort testing where indicated. These measures are rarely performed elsewhere but can be essential in recommending appropriate treatment, says Jackie. “Many audiology clinics are structured such that they do not make money unless people purchase hearing aids. Little Bird Audiology believes that this puts unfair pressure both on clients and clinicians.” Little Bird Audiology charges for professional time, gives honest advice, and will not

pressure people into hearing aids if they are not ready. “We are scientists, not salespeople.”

Wholly locally owned and operated, Little Bird Audiology is the region's only clinic that is a member of Independent Audiologists New Zealand (IANZ). This means that they are not part of a chain or owned by a manufacturer. “Little Bird Audiology has no financial incentive to recommend a particular brand of hearing aids, meaning we can recommend solutions that best suit your needs from all of the available technology.”

Jackie and Anita are committed to this region and are grateful to have the opportunity to practice the way they believe is best. The formula seems to be working as, predominantly through word-ofmouth referrals, Little Bird Audiology is doing well. Since Jackie saw her first patient in January 2020, she has hired another audiologist and is soon to be opening another clinic room due to demand. “Since the start, Little Bird Audiology has been committed to donating at least 5% of profits to local initiatives. So far, this small and initially parttime clinic has donated more than $10,000 to local native bird recovery programmes and other community organisations.”

If you are interested in an appointment, contact Jackie via email: jackie@littlebirdaudiology.co.nz or call/ text 021 61 2473. Visit www.littlebirdaudiology.co.nz for more information.

Recycling ‘superhero’ leads the waste reduction charge

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Nelson “recycling superhero”

Jemima Jones is on a mission to reduce waste sent to landfill by collecting Tetra Paks from cafes around the region.

Jemima’s waste collection depot is one of 64 nationwide set up as part of a recycling network co-ordinated by packaging company Tetra Pak and construction board manufacturer saveBOARD.

Jemima, who works full-time as an optical assistant at Matthews Eyecare as well as being a single mother of two, learned about saveBOARD through a friend.

Impressed with how it worked, she began collecting empty Tetra Pak cartons from her local cafe, soon expanding her efforts to five cafes and multiple collection bins across town.

Through 15 months of service and word of mouth, Jemima now empties between four and five bins weekly, accumulating 104 banana boxes filled with Tetra

Pak cartons that are piled in her garage ready to be collected and sent to saveBOARD’s production facility in Te Rapa, near Hamilton, where it is transformed into low-carbon building materials. Through her voluntary organisation, Grassroots Recycling, Jemima initiated five wheelie bins that are situated across the community in Nelson, Stoke, and Richmond, with two funded by Tetra Pak, including one that sits outside La Planta Café known for its plant-based coffee offerings. Tetra Pak will also be funding the

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freight of these cartons to saveBOARD.

saveBOARD chief executive Paul Charteris commends Jemima’s dedication to sustainability and her role in contributing to a circular economy.

saveBOARD receives trays of used plastic and paper cartons, that were previously seen as waste materials, from large food and beverage companies to transform into construction boards that can be used in walls and ceilings, as construction site hoardings, or even for supermarket fruit bins and novelty furniture.

Every year, New Zealanders generate approximately 17 tonnes of waste per person, with 12 million tonnes heading to landfill. “Using 100 per cent recycled materials from everyday waste is a game-changer that can transform both the construction and waste management industries in New Zealand. Each saveBOARD sold results in 10kg less carbon emissions,” Paul says.

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Jemima Jones has collected more than 100 banana boxes of Tetra Paks. Photo: Supplied.

More than 100 banana boxes are sitting in Jemima Jones’ garage. Photo: Supplied.

Aotearoa’s finest rangatahi to perform at kapa haka comp

GORDON PREECE

Thousands of rangatahi are poised to display their pride for Māori performing arts on the grandest primary school kapa haka stage in Whakatū (Nelson).

Te Mana Kura Tahi is the biennial national primary schools kapa haka competition, and the city will be the first South Island stage for the cultural event in its 23year history.

Organising committee chairperson Sonny Alesana says about 1600 students aged between five and 13 from across Aotearoa, including three local groups, will take their stance at the Trafalgar Centre event between October 29 and November 2.

Te Kura Kaupapa Māori o Tuia Te Matangi, Te Pītau Whakarei from Nelson Intermediate and Ngā Mātātupu from Parklands School are the three featured local groups.

Sonny says both the organising and executive committee, iwi, sponsors, along with about 250 volunteers, are also performing

to ensure the event hits all the right notes.

“For us the outcome is that everyone who comes into our region enjoys it, most of the people who are coming may never have been to the South Island, let alone Nelson,” he says.

“It’s a good way for the performers, their families, and their schools to just learn a little bit about what we are here and enjoy another part of the country.

“As we look to learn more about ourselves as New Zealanders and Aotearoa, it gives our children the opportunity to learn through songs and haka, who we are as a country and that’s a really important part of kapa haka.”

Sonny says on top of the 1600 performers, an additional 7000 visitors are anticipated to attend, which will include the Māori King, Kiingi Tuheitia Pootatau Te Wherowhero VII.

He says the event will also set the scene for Whakatū hosting the national secondary schools kapa haka competion next year and the national kapa haka competi-

tion, Te Matatini, in 2027. “Thanking the community and all of our sponsors, the councils,

it’s a community event and therefore the community needs to be acknowledged for that,” he says.

For more information and to purchase tickets visit: www.temanakuratahi.nz

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“Gated complex with assistance 24/7, complete with all facilities.”

“The culture at Queen Street Holiday Park is positive and friendly.”

“We were totally blown away with the enormity of the site, the layout, what guests had done to their Mega vans.”

“The Mega vans are amazing I have stayed in one for well over 3 years now and would never go back to a caravan.”

“We have formed friendships that will be life-long and blossomed a great relationship with the owner, Kelvin and his staff.“

“I have always been treated with the utmost curtesy and kindness by the staff here, and have found them most helpful and kind.“

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Survey on elderly’s struggle to buy food

Age Concern is carrying out a survey to find out whether older people in the region are struggling to pay their grocery bills and buy nutritious food. The survey has been sent out on Facebook and asks people over the age of 65 whether they worry about not having enough to eat, whether they skip meals, eat less than they need and whether they have been hungry but do not eat.

It also asks whether they have used a Foodbank and if they know how to access a Foodbank, plus how much they spend on food each week.

Age Concern Nelson Tasman’s manager Caroline Budge says they think older people are struggling, but the survey will help clarify just how much.

“It’s really important to speak to older adults because they usually are on fixed income which makes it harder to fill the gaps.”

Government agencies are keen to get a clearer picture of the food challenge for older people as well and she says Age Concern’s contacts give it a wider reach to gather information.

“It’s a basic human right to be able to feed yourself well with good nutritional food, but that’s becoming harder to do, I think. Particularly if people are living by themselves and funding all the costs themselves.

“My gut feeling is that for some older people it is fine, but for others it is a real struggle.”

For those older people paying rent from their pension, especially if they are on their own, she says the average rent in the region is $400 which leaves little for other bills and food.

“Living on a pension is hard and a lot of older people will be too proud to use a Foodbank.”

Caroline says older people are often forgotten and points out there has been little talk about them in the lead-up to the election, despite them being the fastest-growing sector of the population. She says that even the Ministry of Health’s Pae Ora strategies that set the direction of the health system has little mention of the needs of older people. The focus is often on youth and overlooks older people, she says.

This month, Kiwis will elect 120 MPs to our 55th parliament. In the first parliamentary elections (1853) only property-owning, male, British subjects over 21 could vote. Twenty of the 37 candidates became MPs simply by putting their names forward!

In 1881, Māori men with personally owned land or who were ratepayers could vote for their own four Māori MPs, but nearly 5,000 Chinese men who lived and laboured here were still excluded.

It was a world first when NZ women achieved the vote in 1893. However, women couldn’t be candidates until 1919, with the first winning election in 1933. Our first female Prime Minister was Jenny Shipley in 1997, followed by Helen Clark (1999- 2008), then Jacinda Ardern (2017- Jan 2023).

New Zealand now has an almost equal number of men and women MPs, with 25 identifying as Māori, 11 as Pacifika, and 8 Asian.

In 2023, there are 567 candidates from 19 parties, with only two parties not having a party list. Traditional voting places are schools, libraries, councils, community hubs, with an additional 63 in retail areas across NZ like The Warehouse, Pak ‘n Save and New World.

You can find your nearest option at vote. nz/2023-general-election/how-to-vote/find-avoting-place. Times and dates of venues vary, but you can vote from Monday 2 October until 7pm Saturday 14th.

If you can’t get to a voting place, there are different options to help. ( vote.nz/2023-general-election/get-help-to-vote/cant-get-to-a-voting-place)

There’s even a telephone voting service for blind, low vision or physically disabled. (Call 0800 028 028 to register ) You’re legally allowed to have time off work, without loss of pay, to vote on election day, or you can cast an early vote from 2nd October.

If you’re travelling, it’s probably easier to vote early, too.

For most Kiwis, voting involves going to a polling booth and identifying who you are. You don’t need ID, but taking your EasyVote card will speed things up. Make two ticks - one for your preferred local candidate, and one for your preferred party.

These choices can be different. If your preferred party doesn’t get into Parliament, your vote isn’t given to another party.

Votes are confidential, papers kept secure, then hand counted.

We don’t use voting machines or electronic counting. Over 20,000 people have been employed from within local communities to ensure our elections go smoothly.

Exercise your right to vote!

(For further information: put ‘vote’ in the CAB website’s search bar, use the government’s https://vote.nz/contact-us/ or phone them: 080036 76 56 )

Did you know that if you’re eligible to vote, NZ law says you must be on the electoral roll, yet voting isn’t compulsory?

Local cycle trail provides the perfect test track for Rev Bike Richmond

Rev Bike was born from a fortuitous business trip back in Sept 2017 when owner Ross Keeley and a colleague were given the opportunity to go for a ride on an E-bike for the first time. Inspired by the experience, Ross immediately arranged for one to be shipped back to New Zealand.

“This was just the start of the journey! While awaiting a flight back home, my colleague and I thought it would be a great idea to purchase a container load of them. When we first set out, we knew that the market needed something different. We also knew that performance and quality need to go hand in hand."

Locally owned and operated, Rev Bikes stock a range of stylish bikes that are not your ‘usual run of the mill machines’. After the

shipment arrived, Rev Bikes originally operated from their site at 28 Appleby Highway, working out of temporary accommodation. The Rev Bikes team built the business up to include the retail store on the corner of Hardy Street and Collingwood Street, as well as opening a permanent workshop and showroom in February of this year, based in their original Richmond location.

“We were in the right place at the right time for this type of product, it was serendipitous. We kept things relatively low key, operating out of our Richmond site, as we were still learning the industry at the time.”

By 2019 Rev Bikes became the Nelson-based licensee with Electrify and set up a retail store in Bridge Street. “This was a great

learning curve and a bit of a game-changer as we were able to sell directly to the customer via a retail outlet.”

After a couple of years, Ross says Rev Bikes parted amicably with Electrify, and the team moved into the iconic 1850’s building on the corner of Hardy and Collingwood Streets in June 2021,

giving the business a new lease of life, not to mention much greater ‘street exposure’. “This gave us the freedom to operate as we wanted. We learnt a lot through the partnership, but now we could really grow the business as intended. The building gave us great presence and the freedom to operate and commit to our evolving facility in Richmond. The services we

provide at the Richmond site has been in the pipeline for several years and it is great to finally get to where we are now.”

“By design, our business model has garnered the attention of renowned international brands. This has reflected and rewarded what we have built. We have been approached and accepted a range of very powerful brands to add to

Rev Bike owner Ross Keeley at the Hardy Street store in Nelson.

Rev Bike, Hardy Street store in Nelson.

our portfolio. This is an endorsement of what we are doing.”

The Nelson retail shop provides a ‘window into the world of bikes', says Ross, whereas the Richmond location is where people have the freedom to really test a product out and ensure it fits their purpose. “We encourage people to take a bike for a test ride out at the Richmond site, away from the hustle of the inner city. Out there they have the freedom to really test the bike without worrying about the stresses of traffic. By having the facility in Richmond, we can take away any anxieties around cycling through town. There are a range of bikes for sale and to test in Richmond. If a person is looking at one that isn't there, we will arrange to have it sent out to the site for riding.”

Coupled with that location, Rev Bikes have perfectly positioned themselves for an area of rapid development with the new Tasman subdivisions and the soon to be linked up path directly with the Great Taste Trail. “There is a path being developed which links up directly to the Great Taste Trail, just 20 metres from our doorstep, making it much easier for customers.” The tightknit Rev Bikes team are the secret to

the business's success, says Ross. “These guys are just a fantastic team. Combined, the two bike technicians have over 50 years of experience under their belts. Our product is one thing, but the people we have in the team and the service we provide are second to none.” Creating an entity with an absolute focus on providing a customer experience, Rev Bikes are able to provide a prolonged and protruded duty to ensure the bike and the customer are perfectly suited. “Customers depend on us, and trust that we will ensure the bike meets their needs. That type of service is very, very important to us. We foster a friendly, respectful relationship with our customers. A lot of them entrust us with their purchases.

An E-Bike is not a small sum of money, it is a considerable investment, and we understand that. Over fifty percent of our sales are from referrals, and we take pride in that fact.”

When a bike is purchased from Rev Bikes, it comes with a complete care pack including a multiple-factor traceability security system with unique identification codes. “You don’t just get a single piece of paper, you get a compendium, complete with a

hand-signed thank you letter, a checklist, a manual, a registration sticker and a service booklet.” Not only do Rev Bikes provide full workshop servicing and repair at their Richmond site, but they also have a showroom where you can check out their

range of bikes, trikes and accessories. “We also repair most makes, models and brands of bikes. We do require you to book in your

bike for service or repair, by calling us on 03 9700281 or pop in the next time you're passing on the Tasman's Great Taste Trail.”

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Sailors struggle to catch the wind in their sails

JACK MALCOLM

Nelson College for Girls' sailing team were unable to overcome the adversity of an unfamiliar boat.

After winning the Inter Dominion Sailing Championships last year, the team were eager to defend their title but knew it was going to be an uphill battle.

Before they even flew over to Sydney for the racing, team captain Alex Mallory says they were in for a tough test.

“The boats here are modified 420s, but the boats there are paces. There’s a difference in sail size and hulls and the pacers are known to be quite a lot slower.”

With no pacers available to train on, the team had to make the most of what they had in the build-up to the event.

Despite the cold winter weather, Alex says they were out on the water as often as conditions allowed.

“We’ve tried to get out as much as possible.

“It’s normally one time a week, but sometimes it's three or four days.”

Having had four years in the team, she was confident in their chances despite having just two training days to familiarise themselves with the new

boat. While they had been sailing boats as similar as they could find in the build-up, she says it would be interesting to see how they handled on the water.

After finishing second at na-

tionals in April she had rated their chances, but it wasn’t to be as Westlake Girls finished in the top spot with 23 race wins. Nelson College for Girls’ team notched up five wins over the regatta to finish in sixth place, after 30 races over three days.

Athletics

Nelson now has a state of the art pole vault facility and there will be events at every second meeting. As part of the new discipline added to Tasman Athletics, described as being like bungy jumping but much cheaper, there will be a coaching clinic 22 October at 10am for those wanting to have a go. This event is open to anyone, but would be particularly suitable for gymnasts or ex gymnasts.

Sports awards

The closing date for nominations for the 2023 NZCT Nelson Sport and Recreation Awards is fast approaching. The last day for nominations is 13 October, with the awards night being held 1 December.

Golf

The first-ever Tasman Age Groups golf championship took place over the weekend at Motueka Golf Course. Shaun Smith won the U19 gross, while Jackson Gossling won the U19 nett. In U16 Elijah Barney won the gross and George Aerakis won the nett, and in U13 results Joshua Abrahams won the gross and Harry MacNeill the nett.

The Nelson College for Girls Sailing team were keen to test out a new style of boat as they flew to Sydney in hopes of defending their Inter Dominion title. Photo: Jack Malcolm.

Locals help lift Chatham Cup

JACK MALCOLM

There is a distinctively Nelson flavour that's been instrumental in making it a dream season for Christchurch United.

Having already won football’s Chatham Cup, a knockout tournament with 130 clubs from across the country for the most prestigious football trophy in the country, the Southern League and the English Cup, the team is well on track to make history.

Led by former Nelson Suburbs and Tasman United player Matt Tod-Smith, Christchurch United has three local players in their championship-winning squad as they look to add the National League title to their already burgeoning trophy cabinet.

“Scott Morris and Riley Grover are also from the area and we all play together in Wellington as well, so it's awesome to share the success with a couple other Nelsonians,” says Matt.

As captain of Christchurch United, Matt says he joined the club in 2021 after relocating from Wellington and was named to lead the team at the start of the season. “Being captain wasn't something

I was really expecting, but we had a relatively new squad, so it just worked out that way.

“It's been my best year, footballing-wise, and I think it'd be the same for a lot of the boys.

“We have a great team culture and our coaches and staff do a fantastic job, which has led to the success we've had on the pitch.”

Matt was instrumental in his team winning the Chatham Cup after a blockbuster end to the tournament.

After Christchurch United built a 2-0 lead by half time, Waikato's Melville United came back from the deficit with their goalkeeper tapping it in off a freekick into the box in the final minutes to level it up, before Matt scored the game-winning penalty after extra time couldn't decide a winner.

The win gave the club their first Chatham Cup title since 1991 and their seventh overall, tied for the most ever with University-Mount Wellington.

“Winning the Chatham Cup together is especially something I think we'll all never forget.”

Matt last played locally in 2018, saying it provided the launching pad to have his best season to

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date.

“I was really lucky to grow up in Nelson at a time when there were loads of great opportunities around. Nelson College were a very strong footballing school at the time, and being able to play around the country for Nelson Suburbs and Tasman United provided a clear pathway to aim for

as a young player from the area.”

He says winning the Chatham Cup was on his bucket list, but his commitment to the sport has remained the same.

While it's not a game he sees as a career as he studies to be a teacher, he says it's not easy to stay at the top level of national football.

"It requires a lot of hard work and

time to be maintaining this level and achieving things as a team, so it's important to love what you're doing.

“One of my big ambitions was actually to win the Chatham Cup, but after ticking that off I'd like to just keep competing for more trophies at a national level and improving as a player.”

Former Nelson players (front row) Riley Grover, Scott Morris and Matt Tod-Smith were part of Christchurch United's starting XI in their successful Chatham Cup final. Photo: Supplied.

Cold comfort zone for charity swim

PETER GIBBS

Bitterly cold conditions faced the 35 swimmers in the Blue October charity fundraiser for Prostate Cancer sufferers.

Fresh snow on the hills was a chilly prospect, but the blustery winds that brought those icy temperatures down to the Nelson Yacht Club boat ramp were nearly the undoing of otherwise brave souls.

Adding to the challenge was the strong current bringing in a 4.5m tide – about as big as it gets in local waters.

Traditionally, this swim is set at 600m, a reference to the 600 men who die each year from prostate cancer.

The first leg was a hop against the current to a yacht moored to the south, the second leg a skip to another yacht nearby, with the finale a tide-assisted jump back to the

shore.

Local knowledge played a big part, with many taking a line along the shore where the current was less apparent, while others plunged straight out into the torrent.

The latter choice was hard work with several slower swimmers making little or no progress.

Mark Oliver led the charge along the shoreline and opened a big lead over Terry Bone, who chose

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the direct route. Terry used his strength to edge ahead when Mark had to leave the relative safety close to shore, but for most of the field the shoreline option gave the best results.

Once swimmers turned for home, the current played more tricks.

Setting a course straight to the finish meant risking a rapid journey north past the wharf. Tactics called for striking out directly for shore, using the current

to carry swimmers to the finish. Terry managed pretty well, but Mark was way out at sea until he took drastic action.

These two finished first and second, with Christina Harris not far behind.

Dave Loose, Fran Harris and Steve Malthus were next ashore, followed by teenagers Nia Linyard and Sophie Pahl. The weekly Rylock Sea Swim Series gets underway in November.

With school holidays here, winter sports are wrapping up their seasons with school boy and girl aged tournaments across the country. In our region was the U11 Jack McKnight Football tournament at Saxton Fields, which was won by Nelson Suburbs in a 3-2 win over Christchurch’s Coastal Spirit. In the semi-final, the local team scored a goal from the first kick of the game as the ball sailed over the keeper's head and into the back of the net.

Softball

The softball season starts this weekend as the Swing Into Spring Tournament kicks off with games starting from midday. Five teams will compete in the men’s and women’s senior softball division this year.

Rugby

Two losses to round out the regular season has seen the Mako slip from third to sixth on the table and lose home-field advantage for the play-

offs as the quarter finals kick off this weekend, with the team travelling north to face Taranaki.

Cricket Nelson College’s cricket season got underway last week with a game against St Thomas of Canterbury College in the Maitai Valley. Batting first the home team notched up 248/7 with captain Sam John making 63, before they skittled St Thomas for 130 after 35.4 overs.

CHILLY START: Local swimmers faced a chilly start as they braved the cool spring conditions in support of prostate cancer’s Blue October. Photo: Raphael Borborema.

Photo: Jack Malcolm.

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MONDAY

PHILOSOPHY GROUP Meet 2nd & 4th Mon of the month, 10am. Trafalgar Hall, 67 Trafalgar St. All welcome. TXT Zoe 0279741758.

HAVEN GAMES - Mon, 1.30-3.30pm. Nelson Baptist Church, 193 Bridge St. Join us for Board games, cards, puzzles, cuppa and chat. All Welcome. Koha appreciated.

TEA AND TALK – Mon, 10-1.30pm. Victory Community Centre. Join us for a cuppa tea and a wee treat. Meet new friends and enjoy morning tea served on vintage China with occasional entertainment and guest speakers. Ages 60+ COST: $2.

ACTIVE STRENGTH/BALANCE CLASS: Also seated options presented. Mon, 1pm. Tāhunanui Community Hub, Muritai St. ACC accredited provider. Get fitter to great music. Ph: Shirley 035471433/0211218023.

TUESDAY

KIDS-n KOFFEE PLAY GROUP Recommences Tues, 10 Oct, 9.45-11.45. All Saints Crèche, 30 Vanguard St. Indoor/outdoor play areas, toys, activities, crafts, story time and music, fun and fellowship. No charge. Ph: Lois 0274331213.

HATO HONE ST JOHN YOUTH PENGUINS. Tues, 10 Oct, 5.15-6.45pm, 34 Collingwood St. For 5-8yos. Fun games & badge work. Ph: Claire 0274490459.

NELSON CREATIVE FIBRE GROUP Welcome you to friendly fibre craft meetings. Meet 2nd & 4th Tues each month. 9.30am, Nelson Golf Club, 38 Bolt Rd, Tāhunanui. Ph: Lesley 035765654. $2 for members, $4 for nonmembers.

NELSON 50+ WALKING GROUP, Tues, 10 Oct. Lake Rotoiti west side. Meet 9.45am, West Bay boat ramp. BYO lunch. Ph: Noeline 0210591667 for info about carpooling.

WEDNESDAY

CENTRAL GARDEN CLUB - Meet 2nd Wed of the month, 1.30pm. Methodist Church Hall, Neale Ave, Stoke. Guest Speakers and Afternoon tea. New members welcome. Ph: Bob or Lynn 035418468.

SCRABBLE CLUB meet Wed, 7pm, Nelson City Club 1

Kinzet Terrace. Ph: Tony 035451159 or Genie: 0212141270. All ages welcome.

VOLUNTEER GARDENING Wed, 9.20-12pm. Waimarama

Community Gardens Tantragee Rd, The Brook. Tools provided on the bus stop. Ph: 0211709443.

NELSON NEWBIES coffee morning every Wed, 10.3011.30am. Deville's Cafe, 22 New St. Want to get out and meet people? Join us for coffee and chat. New people always welcome. Ph: Clive 0212054731.

THURSDAY

NELSON LIONESS - Seeking new members to join our service club. We are very social and active in our community. Meet 1st & 3rd Thurs of the month. Ph: Jillian 0272782743.

PROSTATE CANCER SUPPORT GROUP - meet 1st Thurs of the month Broadgreen House 276 Nayland Rd, 1.303.30pm. Ph: Bill 035448635 or 035391137.

NELSON ASTRONOMICAL SOCIETY: Meeting, Thurs, 5 Oct, 7.30pm, Milton Building, Cawthron Institute. Jenny Pollock CRSNZ will address the meeting on "Could There Be Life Anywhere Else in the Solar System". Everyone welcome, non- members. Ph: Dennis 0276125830. Gold coin donation.

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WAITAKI OLD GIRLS' Social Group Nelson. Pop in for a coffee and chat on Fri, 6 Oct from 10am. The Coffee Factory Cafe (Pomeroys), 16 Elms Street. All Oamaruians welcome. Queries Ph: 0276731145.

TAI CHI QIGONG, Fri, 9.30-11am, Tāhunanui Community Hub. Tai Chi Qigong blends the gentle, flowing movements of Tai Chi with the breath control and meditation techniques of Qigong. This practice is known to improve balance, flexibility, mental clarity, and overall well-being. $5.

STOKE SENIOR CITIZENS is a Friendship Club accepting all indoor bowling beginners and players. Mon & Fri

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SATURDAY / SUNDAY

NELSON RAILWAY Railcar will run Sat 7 & Sun 8 Oct on demand from 11am, weather permitting. Adults $6 Children $5 Under 3 years free. Updates on fbook or website.

NELSON DOVE FELLOWSHIP for all women. Sat, 7 Oct, 1-3pm, 35 William St (parish rooms). Warm invitation to come and hear Fr Michael Bellizzi encourage us all. Bring a friend and meet new ones.

ARMCHAIR TRAVELLERS, Sat, 7 Oct, 7.30pm, Whakatu Presbyterian Church, Champion Rd (Note New Venue). Lois Diaper presents "Mexico Revisited". Entry donations support Habitat for Humanity. Supper.

NELSON DOVE FELLOWSHIP for all women. Sat, 7 Oct, 1-3pm, 35 William St (parish rooms). Warm invitation to come and hear Fr Michael Bellini encourage us all. Bring a friend and meet new ones.

VARIETY ENTERTAINMENT CLUB of Nelson Concert. Sat, 14 Oct, 2pm, Whakatu Presbyterian Hal. $5 All Welcome.

Ph: Ken 035474301/ Robyn 035473231. WAIMEA FLORAL ART GROUP spring has sprung – floral afternoon. Sat, 14 Oct, 1.30pm, Headingly Centre, lower Queen St. Invites you to join us for a live demonstration and viewing of floral art designs. Afternoon tea supplied. Entry $10.

NELSON CHRISTIAN YOUNG ADULTS Spring Fling Ball.

Sat, 14 Oct, 7pm, 27 Dorset St. Live music from local young adult band Home Sweet Homies, photographer, dessert, games etc. All young adults welcome. $15 per ticket, find us on fbook or E: Abigail abigailsmithies@outlook.com.

PÉTANQUE IN THE CITY, an easy game to play, but hard to perfect. Suitable for young and old. Come along and meet new friends. Wed & Sun. 1.15-3.00pm. Come along and try us out. Ph: Roger or Shirley 035466562.

SINGLES-DOING-STUFF – Every Sun 1-3pm, The Honest Lawyer, Stoke. For You, single, who would like to get out into the social area of Our community and be comfortable within a supportive group. Let’s chat & plan our next outing. Ph: Anne 0274393503 or just turn up. Free.

RADIO CONTROL MODEL PLANES at the Wakapuaka flying site on Wed & Sun. 10am to midday, weather permitting. New members welcome. For Info Ph: Murray 021457663.

BOWLS TAHUNANUI CLUB - Tues, Thurs, Sat from 12.30pm, all year round. Mufti attire for club days. Come along and give lawn bowls a go. Friendly supportive club supplying free equipment and coaching for beginners. Gentle exercise, Vitamin D and social. What more do you need? Ph: 0211323990 / 035473151.

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NELSON CHRISTMAS TREE FESTIVAL - entries open now. Entries can be from individuals, families, community groups, businesses, and schools. Come and be part of the Christmas celebration. Entries close 30 Oct.

INVINCIBLE ART EXHIBITION, until 7 Oct. The Refinery Gallery. Celebrate 130 years of votes for women. View and buy artworks from our region and support the Nelson Women’s Centre. 'Invincible' is a fundraising art exhibition marking the 130th anniversary of votes for women in NZ. ART EXHIBITION. "Horizons: Near, Far and Reimagined" is the theme of an exhibition in the Art Corner of the Nelson Golf Club Cafe, 38 Bolt Road. For the month of Oct. Open to the public daily.

NELSON HAVEN CLUB project Pinc Next Steps (cancer rehabilitation), now available Rakaia Lions Lilies. Bag of 4 Oriental Liliy Bulbs $10, bag of 20 Freesias $5 plant now and will flower this season. Available until end Nov. E: margaret.ralph.c@xtra.co.nz or Ph: Ann Law 5475661 or Margaret Ching 0274539752.

THE NEW ZEALAND RED CROSS supports families of refugees as they settle into a new life in Nelson. We are looking for volunteers who would like to be part of the team and make a real difference in somebody’s life. Full training provided and time commitment is very flexible. E: migration.volunteers@redcross.org.nz or TXT John 0272235972.

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