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Nelson nurses ‘burnt out’ Staff Reporter

A dire staff shortage in Nelson’s busy emergency department left nurses stressed, burnt out and in tears, unable to “bounce back” from stressful

events like patients dying, documents show. At times there weren’t enough nurses in Nelson Hospital’s ED to resuscitate patients safely, while in one case a patient’s suicide attempt was thwarted

with only seconds to spare, according to documents released through the Official Information Act. Stretched nurses were working close to eight hours without breaks and felt “coerced” into working

overtime until they found someone to take over their patients. Nurses were frequently texted to come to work early or on days off, and fatigued nurses feared making a serious mistake that could lead to a patient’s death and

see them struck off the register. The resulting poor work-life balance crushed nurses’ ability to cope with the daily stresses they faced on the job.

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‘We feel like God called us to Nelson’ Meet Garindale’s new owners In the space of only several days, a bank account that only had $125 in it was populated with the majority of the $1.6 million needed to purchase the former Catholic boy’s school in north Nelson.

Youth With A Mission Nelson, which is part of a global Christian movement, says the financial help to get them into the former Garindale estate is part of a larger plan at play.

Now they have a permanent home in Wakapuaka with big plans to do God’s work in the community.

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The Youth With A Mission Nelson crew who have taken over the former Garindale estate – Rob and Meri Gonzales, Manuel Seitz, Marina Dietsch, Julie Pippin and Annie and Rex Lynch. Photo: Charles Anderson.

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Worksafe has found the Nelson Marlborough DHB, which runs the hospital, is taking all reasonable steps to address the staffing shortage. The DHB says it is working closely with the ED team to support them during “periods of high or complex activity” and has provided hundreds of hours of extra resources. But the nurses’ union says while some conditions in the hospital have improved in recent months, the ED still does not have enough experienced, permanent nurses. Last week a new report from national senior doctors revealed acute admissions and emergency department use in New Zealand were growing more than twice as fast as the population. In that report an ED specialist

reported “exponential increases” in patient volumes over the past five years, but no extra staff. “Effectively we’re being asked to just work harder.” The situation at Nelson Hospital was highlighted when the ED nurses’ health and safety representative issued a provisional improvement notice (PIN) informing the DHB it was breaching the Health and Safety at Work Act 2015. The PIN, issued in July, accused the hospital of “failure to ensure, as far as it is reasonably practical, the health and safety of emergency department nurses, through sustained sub-optimal safe staffing levels”. Documents provided to Worksafe included notes outlining the situation nurses faced. They included one nurse who had no chance to take a break or debrief after a patient suddenly died - she

was “expected to carry on with [the] next patient”. In another case, when a patient attempted suicide in ED - and almost succeeded - a nurse reported the near-miss as a high-risk incident so it would be reviewed by the chief executive. But the incident was downgraded and not reviewed because no harm had come to the patient, according to meeting notes. Nurses were actively seeking work elsewhere, with a senior doctor reportedly saying the hospital had “the worst health and safety culture I have ever worked in”. Issues had been raised across the hospital since 2018, include “letters from senior doctors raising concern at workload and ED overcrowding”. Yet when issues were raised with senior management, they were minimised, nurses claimed.

Worksafe cancelled the notice in August because it found the DHB was doing everything “reasonably practicable” to address staffing levels and capacity issues. The DHB says it has consulted with staff, unions and management about a new structure that it feels addresses all the requirements of the improvement notice. The DHB’s director of nursing and midwifery, Pamela Kiesanowski, said in an emailed statement that there had been regular meetings with staff, and the DHB was working closely with the ED team to support them during “periods of high or complex activity”. A 10-bed Medical Admissions and Planning Unit opened in July, to take pressure off the ED and improving patient flow. Fifteen full-time equivalent positions have been added to staff this unit. • NZ Herald

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Maitai recreation hub moves a step closer Staff Reporter Plans to create a recreational hub in the Maitai Valley are moving closer to reality, with the announcement of a $500,000 grant from the Government. Nelson City Council had funding approved by the Ministry of Business, Innovation and Employment (MBIE) earlier this week, which will go towards the construction of a hub facility for recreation users, including mountainbikers and walkers. The $498,550 grant will provide trail head facilities for recreation users in the wider area, including the Coppermine Trail Great Ride. The exact location has not yet been decided, with discussions around functionality and design of the hub still underway between Council and the neighbouring landowners, Ngāti Koata. The Maitai Recreation Hub was prioritised in the 20182028 Long Term Plan and was initially planned for completion in 2020. However, council has decided to sequence the project after the completion of the Recreation Management Strategy, currently being undertaken by Ngāti Koata’s commercial arm and registered

A recreation hub in the Maitai Valley could cater to mountainbikers, walkers and trail runners. Photo: Supplied. landowner Koata Limited. The hub project will follow on from this strategy work. A recent report analysing the economic impact of mountainbiking shows that it is significant for Nelson, both in terms of bringing money into the local economy and job creation. Chair of the sports and recreation committee, councillor Tim Skinner, says the funding is a real boost for the project. “The Maitai is a beautiful area of Nelson that acts as a gateway for a range of recreation activities, including mountain biking, walking and trail running.” He says, as the popularity of these activities in our region increases, we need to look at the facilities we have in place to manage the increased number

of participants, both local and visitors. “The announcement that our funding application has been successful is really good news. We look forward to continuing our discussions with Ngāti Koata and our other partners to finalise the scope and details of the project,” he says. Chief executive of Koata Limited, Hemi Toia, says the recreational activities are important to Nelson’s economy, attractiveness and health. “It is also important to ensure that facilities such as the hub are suitably located to ensure that landowners rights are respected and acknowledged,” he says. “We look forward to working in collaboration with Nelson City Council and other partners to ensure a successful outcome.”

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Government shuts down Nelson raw milk farm Sara Hollyman A Nelson Farm has been shut down for selling raw milk, but the owners say they don’t sell to the general public, simply their farm partners. Ministry of Primary Industries (MPI) executed search warrants across the country last week after a yearlong investigation into the illegal sale of raw milk. Suppliers in Auckland, Hawkes Bay, Manawatu, Horowhenua, Nelson and Southland were targeted. Luke King’s family run Ratabank Farms and he says since regulations around the sale of raw milk changed in 2016, they also changed their business model. “We don’t sell raw milk, instead consumers choose to become part of our legal partnership by becoming partners in the herd. “The money they pay for milk is simply the cost of production and a wage for the staff.” MPI’s Manager of Food Compliance, Melinda

Zoey Coombs-King has begun the process of drying out her family’s herd of 15 cows after MPI shut their milk production down. Photo: Sara Hollyman. Sando, says the purpose of the coordinated site visits was to gather evidence of the offending and to allow further investigation of noncompliant sales. “We believe that the suppliers we visited are operating outside of the regulatory framework. By not adhering to the rules for selling raw drinking milk, they are putting consumer health at risk. “There have been multiple instances in the past of people getting sick after drinking raw milk from some of these

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suppliers. We can’t let this continue.” She says it’s not about restricting consumer choice, it’s simply about making sure everyone is following the rules. Luke says they perform regular testing on their milk through Cawthron. “We do regular testing through Cawthron, but to become MPI registered it was going to cost $400 a month for testing plus audits and a yearly registration, so we decided to bring the people who want to drink our milk into our

business.” He says they have clear signage at their milk collection point that states people must become herd partners before taking milk from the property. King family member, Zoey Coombs-King, says they have begun the process of drying out their herd of 15 cows as they won’t be able to cover the cost of milking them while having to pour the milk down the drain. The family say they will be liable for a hefty fine in the realm of $20-$40,000 if MPI doesn’t recognise their farm partnership, which they say is a legal entity. Melinda says all suppliers were able to take part in the consultation process around the introduction of new raw drinking milk regulations which came into effect on March 1, 2016. “We make no apologies for holding to account, people who are breaching the regulations. The rules exist for a reason – to protect human health.”

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Police disappointed after checks Staff Reporter

Nelson Police are urging people to put safety first following a weekend road safety operation. Police set up a number of checkpoints across the district on Friday and Saturday focusing on impaired drivers. Over 2200 drivers were breath tested over the two nights. Five drivers are facing prosecution for driving with excess breath alcohol, a further six drivers have had infringement notices issued and are forbidden to drive. “The number of people driving impaired is disappointing and indicates people are not planning ahead to get themselves and other road users home safely,” Tasman Road Policing Manager senior sergeant Grant Andrews says. “One of the drivers facing prosecution had been at a work function and the employer had arranged for prepaid taxis and a courtesy coach. However, the person still chose to drive.” Grant says it’s clear that the message is not getting through to some drivers and they are choosing to place themselves and other road users at significant risk. “There simply isn’t any excuse for this behaviour.” He says if you are in any doubt at all about being safe or legal to drive after drinking, don’t drive. Police will continue to carry out operations such as this leading into Christmas and throughout summer.

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Matt McCrorie The Nelson regions iconic Trolley Derby was headed for Richmond in 2020, but this week organisers announced that they’ve had to put the brakes on. The event, which has been running on and off since the 1950s, had found a new home on Richmond’s Queen Street, after being held on Collingwood Street in Nelson since 2002.

The event stalled in 2018, unable to get enough sponsorship from local businesses. The Nelson Trolley Club, who organised the event, hoped that moving the event from Nelson to Richmond might revitalise it and give it some new life. But this week they’ve announced that they’re having to cancel the event, due to lack of interest. Trolley Club President Tim Bayley said that not enough

people registered their interest to make the event viable, with only 17 entries submitted over the last 3 months. Tim says that in previous years there would be up to 90 trolleys registered, and that they need at least 40 registrations to run the event. Tim admits that taking a break last year may have helped with the derby’s demise. “I think the problem is that kids

About a dozen gun enthusiasts stood outside the Nelson courthouse on Saturday in protest of the gun law reforms following the Christchurch terror attack. The group was calling on government to “stop punishing law abiding citizens.” Nelson MP Nick Smith stopped by to lend his support. While Nick says reform was required, the execution has been poorly handled. “Tighter restrictions were required but the second bill, the stuff ups of the buyback scheme and calling the legitimate protestors ‘radical nuts’ is not on.” Photo: Jonty Dine.

grow up. If you don’t have it going every year, it falls off and there is no one to carry it on – trolleys don’t get passed on from kid to kid.” Sponsorship was also an issue. “Just organising the event these days is a huge task. You’re talking a $25,000 day. You can’t really do that for just 17 people.” Tim first got involved with the Trolley Derby in 2003 and formed the Nelson Trolley Club in 2010, which took over organising the

event. After 16 years, Tim says that maybe it’s just had its time. “2017 was the last year that we ran it. It seems to have died a natural death.” While the group hasn’t ruled out trying again in the future, they’re setting their sights on smaller goals in the short term, looking at a few private events for those still interested. “Who knows. As they say, it’s all downhill from here.”

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We’re back in time for Summer When Harry Morris sold up the bar and restau- fish – everything from snapper and dory to rant that bore his name on Upper Trafalgar St, squid and oysters. They also offer some frozen he wasn’t sure what he would do next. But he products like prawns and premade kebabs. knew it would likely still be in the food game. Harry is looking to develop the wholesale busiAfter all, he has been a chef for much of his life ness by expanding suppliers and products ofand owned hospitality venues in Nelson for fered by connecting with Chefs in the city. nearly twenty years. Harry is wanting to Then, about four develop other parts months ago, Tasof Tasman Seafoods man Seafoods in by creating and central Nelson sourcing a variety came up for sale. of take-home con“I knew it was a diments to compligreat business and ment the fish. He product that is still says he is enthusiin Food industry astic about the new which suits me,” venture with having Harry says. Simone the bonus of being a and Andy Kenton day job which as bar had built up a great operator used to be Harry Morris, new owner of Tasman Seafoods. network of customa foreign concept. ers who all looked “I’m looking forforward to what was brought into the store ward to being behind the counter, connecting each week. with new and old customers.“ They would keep a list of those preferences “Now, it’s all about getting stuck in,” he says. and contact customers when something spe- “It’s going to be great.” Tasman Seafoods, 167 cial came in. This week Harry took it over and Hardy St, in the Marble Arch Arcade. Phone will resume his familiar place behind the coun- 548 1222 or email info@harrysfish.co.nz ter, learning for himself what those customers want. Usually, they have about 16 varieties of Business Update. Adv.

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With the Government allowing the public to vote on whether cannabis should be made legal, Tracy Neal from RNZ hit the streets to find out what people thought. Nelson city busker Mario Paraha’s views are clear on whether or not cannabis should be legal. But he’s not sure the Government will be. “I myself, personally, would probably say ‘yes’ - but from the Government’s point of view they’ll probably keep it on a stranglehold so they have control of the people.” New Zealanders are set to decide whether or not to give the green light to legalising cannabis use next year. The Government has published a draft bill setting out the rules for the use, purchase, growth and sale of recreational cannabis with the public to vote on the issue in a referendum at the next election. Nelson was one of the country’s cannabis-growing hot-spots, and ranked third behind Northland and the North Island’s east coast for the number of plants police seized last year. Nelsonians spoken to seemed fairly black and white on the subject, except on the amount that might become legal. The law would allow people to grow up to two plants each - or four per household, and buy up

to 14 grams of dried cannabis a day - that’s the equivalent of between 21 and 42 joints. Nelson lawyer Jock Sutherland said that would mean you’re “virtually chain-smoking the stuff,” while central city vape store manager Matt Robinson said there would be a lot of people wandering around high. Others said it was excessive and questioned why it needed to be such a large amount. Retired insurance adviser Vern Mardon does not want to see cannabis legalised. “I’m leaning against because I don’t think cannabis, as a drug, is right for our community. “I know a lot of people disagree, but I still have very strong beliefs that it’s... we don’t need it.” Vern was worried about the harm it can cause to mental health. Jock Sutherland was opposed to cannabis being legal, because of the harm it created in the workplace. “If they’re working with machinery or driving a car, or turning up to the office, then their brain’s not functioning the way it was designed to function.”

And it was a no from Ruth Urban also. She supported the use of medicinal cannabis, but has lived overseas in communities where it was legal, and said it drove up living costs. “People move to a place where it’s legal, from areas where it’s not, so rentals go up. “We’ve got a bad enough housing situation already and I think it will put even more pressure on low-income rentals here - I’ve seen it happen overseas.” Matt Robinson was not yet sure which way he would vote. He wanted a chance to research the details, and talk about it with his family. “We’ve got young kids and we’ve also got an 18-year-old boy as well, so it will be interesting to see what his views are.” Cannabis formed one of two referenda attached to next year’s general election. National said the proposal did not yet have the level of detail the public deserved, including that it did not go into what it meant for drug-driving, for police training, what the tax rate would be, or the levels of THC - the main psychoactive compound in marijuana.

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Organiser of the Christmas Tree Festival, Bev Greig, with some of the entries in this year’s event. Photo: Kate Russell.

Christmas Trees light up cathedral Kate Russell From Christmas trees made from books to those with more traditional decorations - you’ll find them all at the Nelson Christmas Tree Festival. Nelson’s Christ Church Cathedral is filled with 63 trees for the annual festival, which started on 27 November and runs until 24 January.

Organiser Bev Greig says the trees have been decorated by community groups and organisations, such as Citizens Advice Bureau Nelson Tasman, with each one having a different theme. “That’s the beauty of it. We are also lucky to have so many sponsors who make it possible,” she says. “Next year we hope to have 80 trees.”

Bev says, throughout the festival there will be a variety of pop-up concerts and during the fortnight before Christmas you’ll find them every day at 1pm. School and kindergarten groups are also invited to attend. The cathedral is open every day from 9am – 6pm. There is no charge to see the trees, but a gold coin donation is appreciated.

NCMA wins UNESCO Award: Nelson Centre of Music and Arts’ restoration project has been recognised with an award at the 2020 UNESCO Asia-Pacific Awards for Cultural Heritage Conservation. NCMA was one of just three to receive the Award of Distinction this year, alongside Keyuan Garden in China and Vikram Sarabhai Library, Indian Institute of Management in India. Sixteen projects from five countries were recognised by the international jury who met in August to review the 57 entries from 14 countries across the AsiaPacific region. The awards programme recognises the efforts of private individuals and organizations that have successfully restored and conserved structures and buildings of heritage value in the region. The awards aim to encourage other property owners to undertake conservation projects within their communities, either independently or by seeking public-private partnerships.

Queens Garden footbridge Closed: The Queens Garden footbridge closed on Monday to allow for a scheduled condition assessment and maintenance work. Nelson City Council say the work is likely to be completed by December 20, but further works may be required after this date. The footbridge to the Chinese Gardens is not impacted and remains open.

Busy November for Nelson Marlborough Rescue Helicopter: The Nelson Marlborough Rescue Helicopter completed 33 missions during November, including ten callouts during the final three days of the month. The callouts ranged from medical transfers and outdoor accidents between Westport and Wairau to a search and rescue operation near Nelson’s Boulder Bank. To view the full list of November callouts go to www.helirescue.co.nz

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It began with a tattoo. Esther Remnant’s friend had asked her eight years ago to design a tattoo for him. He wanted an arctic fox – an animal his then four-year-old son was quietly obsessed with. So, she did. And she liked the results. “I got that idea in my head of this animal.” She had been creating lino prints for several years and ended up making an entire exhibition based off the idea of a young boy and his friend - the artic fox. That exhibition was well received, and people told Esther that she needed to turn the stories, that were etched into each print, into a book. “I had never really thought about it, because I’m not very good with words. I had a few goes but it was terrible.” Then her friend Mike Gwyther came into the picture. He had been best man at Esther and her husband’s wedding, but he also happened to be an aspiring writer. The story that unfolded ended up being based off a Finnish folk tale and set around the Aurora Borealis and its seemingly

magical qualities. “I’ve always loved the idea of the aurora,” says Esther. “It’s amazing and otherworldly, and maybe shows that a little bit of magic does exist.” The book is populated with bold lino prints and dashes of watercolour. When the story of ‘The Fire Fox’ was finally complete, they took it to a publisher but then, after a while, it went off the boil. “Then this year I said, ‘no I can’t let that happen’.” So, Esther took it to Copy Press and worked on the design with the help of several people, including VOLUME bookstore on Church St. “They just know what a really good book looks like.” It took five years of working on the book but, finally, a short time ago, the first copies were in her hands. “It felt good,” she says. Since then the book has been selling well. It is in Page and Blackmore, VOLUME and Little Beehive Coop, as well as online at www.nesterprints.co.nz Eight years after the light for ‘The Fire Fox’ was first sparked, Esther says it goes to show that a little bit of commitment can go a long way. As for that friend, however, he never did get that tattoo.

Local artist Esther Remnant has transformed her prints into a children’s book called ‘The Fire Fox’. Photo: Charles Anderson.

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Kids’ artwork brightens up ED Firefighters donate to hospice Kate Russell

Going to hospital can be a scary experience for our youngest patients, so a group of Nelson school children have helped to make it a bit less daunting. Auckland Point School students have created a range of fun and bright artworks for the emergency department (ED) at Nelson Hospital. Anne Geange, a registered Nurse in ED responsible for the paediatric portfolio, says she thought of the idea to invite local primary schools to help refurbish the paediatric room. She asked children to decorate some large sheets of plywood, supplied by Mitre 10, with some paint that was donated by Resene. The brief was for different themes which could be mounted on the walls and be changed around seasonally, so that children could look at them while lying on the bed undergoing procedures. Cheryl Betman (also known as Whaea Betti), an art teacher at Auckland Point School, took up Anne’s invitation and asked her students to paint some of

From left are Auckland Point School students Harley McLeod (6), Te Hoiere Hemi (6), Amelia Suthie (5) and Vivian Tran (8) with the artwork they have created for Nelson Hospital’s ED. Photo: Kate Russell. their favourite things. The resulting three panels depict themes of Christmas and summer activities on one side, with winter on the reverse. There are images of Waka Ama, happy sheep, paddle boarding, helicopters,

Tasman Mako players and scenes from Nelson. Anne says she hopes the artwork will help make a visit to ED more positive than negative and demystify their ED experience. “The paintings can be used as a distraction in the

paediatric room by asking children to look for certain objects in the panels, similar to a ‘Where’s Wally’ book.” Cheryl says it took around 10 weeks to create the panels, and for their efforts the school was gifted a Santa sack full of Christmas treats.

A firefighters' charity is giving Nelson Tasman Hospice $10,600 after selling hydraulic cutting tools previously loaned to the fire service. The Top of the South Rescue Trust was specifically set up by four firefighters to raise more than $30,000 to buy the specialist equipment for use in the rescue helicopter. The money was raised, and equipment bought and used for some time before Fire and Emergency NZ decided they did not want to use loaned equipment, but wanted to buy their own. Trustee Dick Lyall said it ended up being a win win situation. “We sold it to them [Fire and Emergency NZ] at a $20,000 discount and we can give the money to Hospice which is a worthwhile cause and one that’s short of money.” Lyall said the trustees could also then “wrap up” the trust, which he joked was also a win as it meant less paperwork for him. Nelson Tasman Hospice chief executive Frans Dellebeke said the donation was greatly appreciated. “It’s a windfall for us and we appreciate them even thinking of us when the money was initially raised for a different purpose.” The hospice, which looks after about 200 end-of-life patients at any time, needs to fundraise more than $1.25 million a year to make up for its operating cost shortfall from DHB funding.

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Your Voice Council bows to pressure on freedom camping: I must say I'm happy about this. I want council spending money on local needs. Plenty of low-cost campsites around and other freedom camp areas. I don't understand why we should pander to freedom campers. Also, this from article: ‘The Ministry of Business, Innovation and Employment allocated the city $256,878 for a Freedom Camping Hub to include showers, toilets, laundry facilities and Wi-Fi’. WHAT?! We have other needs where this money could be well spent. How about pay someone $30,000 to issue fines and wheel braces to those whose behaviour needs modifying (as article states) rather than rewarding disrespectful behaviour. Tania From Nelson What a shame! I thought it was a great idea. Limiting it to a few spaces only. Works in other parts of the country. Queenstown and the West Coast do it. The council monitors it down south, giving big fines if you're not abiding by the rules. Camping at a campground is expensive these days, especially with a family. We love freedom camping! Jennie Marie Options are aplenty in the Nelson region, this is a real hard one for the council to work on without distracting free-

dom campers from coming to the Nelson/Tasman region. In fact, the region is renowned for freedom camping. I’m sure NCC will come up with a great plan for them. The ball is in your court NCC, show us what work you have done/are doing and that will tell us how well this council is in touch with the people of Nelson. James Matheson "This campground (Tahuna) has been here for 90 years. There are 50 acres, 500 sites at $21 a night - if they are not prepared to spend $21 a night, we don’t want to see them in this town,” one man shouted, which was met with applause. He’s right. It's a low cost. Kina Beach has a camp site, I saw, for just five dollars per person a night! You can’t get any better than that. Julia Twort People who can afford to take camper vans touring can easily afford camping ground fees. That's if they do all-inclusive budgeting plans. Dennis Goodman We used to have fun down at Tahuna Beach when younger, but never camped or left a mess. The freedom campers need to start paying like everyone else. Marilyn Corson Changes to dog rules proposed: Really NCC? Removing good dog owners = increase in rego fees, when the fees are already considerably high. Further restrictions on areas for dogs to be off lead - come on, stop

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trying to increase revenue from every angle and impose more restrictions on enjoyment with walking a dog. Maybe mountain bikers need a rego fee too eh! Jo Geddes

Crikey, I'm just impressed she can walk twice up Tamaki steps with a baby bump. Must be getting constantly kneed ... those steps are steep! Jane Morrison

Why should dogs be on leash at the Maitai reserves? Surely a sign at the entrance saying ‘dogs on leash in vicinity of stock’ is all that is required. There are so few areas to free run dogs in Nelson, and the council is going to take more away. Also, taking away the good owner rebate is just another way to increase fees. So, there you are, more income for the greedy council that charge so much more for such a smaller area than Tasman District Council. If the contracting firm can't handle the job, then put it out for contract to someone who can. Margaret Cotton

Council tests waters at Delaware Bay: What a load of crap ... No different to all the tractors out on Marahau Beach - and that’s thousands of crossings by huge tractors. NCC needs to look at this properly. They need to look at what the damage is, and the impact of the light vehicles crossing here. Duncan Renwick

I do this now, as I wouldn't let my dog run loose with the amount of invertebrate poison you endorse. Must be time for cats to be put in aviary-style catteries and kept on a lead too. Merrick Allan Quitting for baby: I’ve been smoke-free for quite a few years now and for me the key was thinking about it as ‘stopping’, not ‘giving up’. The latter implies drama and sacrifice which is totally the wrong mind set if you’re serious about breaking the habit. Renee Lang

Christmas comes to Victory centre: Tell a friend, bring your family and join in! It's going to be great fun and fabulous food. Kindra Douglas Thank you, Victory Community Centre - you do wonderful work in our community - Merry Christmas to you all. Citizens Advice Bureau Nelson Tasman Natureland needs volunteers: Aw, I would of loved to volunteer. Wish I had the time! I'm sure there will be lots of people willing to help. Gem Bennetts Would absolutely love to if I could! Love this place and always thought about how cool it'd be to work there. Glenn Kelling

Nelson Matters Nelson is living up to the true meaning of Christmas this week with the launch of the “Housing First” programme to assist those sleeping rough and homeless. The initiative is being led by the Salvation Army with Te Piki Oranga, the Male Room and the Gateway Housing Trust with support from Government. We have always had the odd rough diamond sleeping rough. I have dealt with dozens of cases over the years. Those sleeping rough are predominantly men in their older years with significant alcohol, drug or mental health problems. Most are isolated from their own families and on welfare benefits. Some are like Lewis

Stanton with a cause. Some are real characters. Most are lost souls. We need to do better for them. Homelessness badly affects their health and compounds their other problems. The origin of Housing First is the United States. Its core philosophy is that getting these people into stable housing is the top priority. It rightly believes that you cannot address the other complex issues these people may have in their lives with addiction, health, employment or family alienation if they do not have a roof over the head and a place to call home. I came across the “Housing First” approach as Minister in

the last government when looking for innovative new housing programmes. We provided funding to trial it where homelessness was most acute, firstly in Hamilton with the Wise Group and then in Auckland with the City Mission. These were successful and got over 1,000 people off the streets and into permanent housing. I was pleased in May 2018 when the new government announced in its first Budget an expansion of the Housing First programme to Nelson. I have been frustrated with the 18 months of subsequent delays and have been lobbying to make it happen. I am delighted this week the pro-

And don't forget Natureland has a wish list of goods, all of which are directly for animal benefit and is updated as needed. Towels, flat sheets or pillow cases, kong toys, new and unused. New, unused bird toys. Andrea Warn Joelle releases first single: Awesome, Joelle - you're such a wee star! Charlotte Bidlake Lovely song. Love that photo! Sheila Johnson

Nelson farm shut down for allegedly selling raw milk: Even at 3,000 litres per cow per year, for 15 cows that's 45,000 litres. 12 monthly MPI tests at $400 would add less than $0.11c per litre. This would be reduced by savings from no longer paying Cawthron. Andy Williams Not surprised. Christina Youngman It was on the news about MPI doing it all over NZ, not just here. Steph Scurr

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gramme gets underway. There is no single magic bullet to Nelson’s housing problems. We need to build more homes by freeing up more land, constructing associated infrastructure, training more builders and reducing the bureaucracy of building and resource consents. We need to expand support of first home buyers like the Home Start grants. We need to be careful that excessive rental regulation does not drive up rents or switch homes into Airbnbs. We need to grow the number of social homes available with the Nelson Tasman Housing Trust, Housing NZ and Habitat for Humanity.

I salute our local Salvation Army and its partners for picking up Housing First here in Nelson. I also acknowledge our Night Shelter, St Vincent de Paul, Loaves and Fishes, Kai with Love and many others who have worked for years in supporting our homeless. The volunteers and donors who give of their time and money for these organisations are modern day angels. Homelessness was part of the Christmas story for Joseph and Mary. My hope for Nelson’s new Housing First programme is meaningful help that improves the lives of some of our poorest and most vulnerable. Advert.

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Jonty Dine More than 4000 Nelsonians are sleeping in warmer, drier homes thanks to a local insulation scheme. The Warmer Healthier Homes Nelson-TasmanMarlborough Insulation Project reached a major milestone, recently completing 1,750 free insulation projects. Chairman Leeson Baldey says the positive effects of insulation are welldocumented. “Insulation is especially important for the elderly and young children. People living in an insulated home are less likely to be hospitalised with respiratory illnesses such as asthma and have fewer hospitalisations and days off work and school.” Leeson says grants provided by EECA (Energy Efficiency and Conservation Authority) cover two-thirds of the cost of insulation to eligible households with

Warmer Healthier Homes Nelson-Tasman-Marlborough Insulation Project chairman Leeson Baldey cuts the celebratory cake with national programme manager Eddie Thompson. Photo: Jonty Dine. the Project able to offer insulation at no cost because of the generous support of community funders.

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Hospitality businesses in the Top of the South are struggling to fill summer job vacancies, with some reporting not a single application from the typically abundant visitor workforce. They are blaming confusion over work visa changes being introduced over the next 18 months, but the head of Tourism Industry Aotearoa said fewer young people were now visiting New Zealand. Gary Warner, who bought a central Nelson cafe in March this year, said the regular influx of summer tourists was beginning to arrive, but not the seasonal workers. “It’s been extremely difficult. We’ve put advertisements up on TradeMe and Seek and notices in all the local backpackers and invariably we’ve got no responses from any of those locations.” Meanwhile, Alexandra Unterberger co-owned the

Alpine Lodge in the Nelson Lakes National Park says the pool of overseas workers they relied on had dried up almost overnight. “Normally I would have all the positions filled, and there’s just nothing coming in.” She believed it was linked to changes in work visas that will be in place by 2021. The changes include the introduction of an employer-led visa application process. The current six visa categories are being replaced with one temporary work visa. The new system prioritises New Zealand workers while ensuring temporary foreign workers are recruited to fill genuine regional and sector shortages. Immigration New Zealand said the new work visa process had not yet been designed in detail and this would happen over the next 12 to 18 months. - Tracy Neal of RNZ

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‘We feel like God called us to Nelson’ Garindale used to be a Catholic boy’s school, then an aromatherapy retreat and now it will become the Nelson headquarters of a global Christian mission effort to spread God’s word. Charles Anderson meets the new owners. On the first day they began to pray and fast. The three families had $125 in a newly-created trust bank account. They read a passage from the Bible. It spoke of entering a land and taking what God has given them. The three families consisted of a Kiwi couple, one half of which had recently left being the chief executive of Oamaru Hospital, and other two American couples. They had all found shared purpose in a Christian organisation called Youth with a Mission, known as YWAM. They believed that the land God was wanting to give them was a slice of north Nelson, perched overlooking Tasman Bay. It had 24 bedrooms, a swimming pool, a function centre with facilities for at least 150 guests, two bars, a commercial kitchen and multiple al-fresco dining areas. The asking price was $1.6 million. They believed that God had called them to Garindale, formerly Sunnybank, a catholic boys’ school. On the third day they stopped their prayer and their fast. Since making their plans to move to Nelson, due to a shared belief in God’s plan for the region, they had made their wishes known. They wanted to set up a chapter of YWAM. It is a global organisation dedicated to evangelism, discipleship and mission work. They have 1500 bases around the world that all operate individually but exist under the ‘spiritual umbrella’ of a central leadership structure. When the property on Wakapuaka Rd came up for sale, they didn’t think a purchase was possible. “We gave up,” says Annie Lynch, who moved here from Hawaii

We are just ordinary people that found experience in God.” with her husband Rex. “But we felt like we should pray and fast.” That was in August. But behind the scenes, a woman in Wellington was contacted by her daughter in Nelson who had some previous contact with YWAM and had heard about the couples’ plan. Her mother has a charitable

trust who buys homes for single mothers and has worked with YWAM before. The Garindale property had been on the market for five days when the woman said she would put up the money and loan it to the trust so they could buy it. “We were like stunned mullets,” says Robert Gonzales, the former hospital chief executive who moved to the property with his wife, Meri. “Did this really happen?” They had a sense that God’s plan was in this. Last week, they moved in. And now their plans begin. They want to turn the place into a school for their organisation, running courses for people from all over the world.

“It’s quite an intense time,” Robert says. “I did it 35 years ago and it changed my life.” Students of all ages learn about “discipleship” and then go out into the community before doing outreach – either internationally or in New Zealand. “We will connect with existing things that are happening in Nelson but also look and see what gaps there are that we can fill,” Robert says. Already two Germans on working holiday visas have stumbled into the estate and made themselves useful - getting the property ready for more visitors. But the couples say they are aware of a possible perception – Christians moving into a large estate in a remote part of

the world, bent on creating a religious school. But they insist there is nothing to be scared of. “We are just ordinary people that found experience in God,” Robert says. Annie says anyone is welcome to visit and see what is going on. They have an open day on Sunday afternoon with local iwi offering a powhiri. Robert says he is thankful for the welcome they have already received. “We are here for Nelson.” But why Nelson? “We just think that God is the answer and has some special ideas for this place,” Robert says. Annie is more forthright: “We think he is getting ready to do some things here and the whole region will see … miracles.”

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Nelson dancer Laeticia Austin as Clara in The Nutcracker. Photo: Supplied. schools. “It’s nice for Nelson audiences to be engaged with the talent that is here it’s not a ballet school show at all. We now have a standard of theatre from young people from Nelson who are really excelling in their performing arts,” says Louise. Sponsored by Nelson Pine Industries, the performance runs for just over one hour with a 15-minute interval. Louise says both shows are already three-quarters full, so get in quick for tickets. The Nutcracker is on at the Theatre Royal on 17 and 18 December at 6.30pm. Tickets are available from www.ticketrocket.co.nz

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started getting into music at the age of 14, responded to an online songwriting competition run by Studio Box. The prize was to get a single professionally recorded and mastered. Reece came out the winner of the single/duo category. “There wasn’t an expectation that the competition would end with a management contract,” his Studio Box manager, Jane Baken, says. “But we saw potential for someone at the beginning of their career to help develop them.” Jane says Reece is a guitar player “beyond his years” with a unique and prolific ability to write songs.

Reece describes his music as a mix between pop, rock and blues which sounds like John Mayer or Sean Mendez. One recent reviewer said that one song sounded like an Ed Sheeran track. Jane is now rolling out a plan that will end with an album and a tour. “It will take a lot of hard work, but we want him to be a recognizable New Zealand artist.” Then the plan is to take Reece international. You can find Reece on all music platforms and his debut music video here: https://bit. ly/38hrOZ4.

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Though his vision is impaired, Steve Delaney has his sights firmly set on representing his country after claiming his first national title. Steve was crowned the New Zealand B4 blind bowls champion last month, just over a year after starting the sport. The Stoke Bowls Club member pipped 84-year-old Heather Smale in a fiercely-fought final that lasted almost three hours at Frankton Junction in Hamilton. Steve had to reverse his round robin result against Heather where he lost his only game of the tournament. “I managed to take an early lead and held it, it got to 16-15. It was very tight but there were four crucial ends after that which gave me the victory 21-16.” He says it was a feeling of just “bloody relief ” after the match and

that his Milford opponent would have been a very worthy winner. “She’s a battler, she is like an 18-yearold with the heart of a lioness.” Adding even more satisfaction to the result was the fact his director was his father Colin. “It was an intensely proud moment to have him there sharing it with me.” Steve says his relationship with his father is stronger than it’s been in a very long time. “We haven’t spent a lot of time together over the past 20 years, because he is the principal caregiver for my older brother who is in a wheelchair from a head injury. He’s been dad’s main focus and we just haven’t shared a lot of time together.” He says blind bowls presented an opportunity to amend that. “Dad acknowledged that this was a chance for us to be together. It could have gone pear shaped with the clash of personalities, but we have established a strong relationship on

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Stoke bowler Steve Delaney with his guide dog Sally. Photo: Jonty Dine. and off the green.” Steve’s career began just 14 months ago. After attending a “give it a go” day in Tahuna, Steve was roped into the 2018 nationals just two months out.

“I practised 30 hours a week just to give myself a chance and I got third place.” Steve suffers from a genetic disorder called retinitis pigmentosa. “It means I have pigments in my

retinas. Mine has taken away my peripheral vision. You have 120 degrees of vision in each eye, mine is down to less than ten.” He was diagnosed at just 26-years-old. “At that stage I had about 40 degrees of vision so it’s slowly gotten worse. There is no cure.” Steve says he may go completely blind but there is no way to predict this. The condition caused his mental health to deteriorate before he joined the blind foundation and was one of seven New Zealanders that took part in the “7 Day Challenge”, an event that traversed 700km across the country. He says now his mental state is as healthy as its ever been as he eyes up a chance to play for the New Zealand Blind Jacks. “To think that is a possibility is pretty mind boggling. I have had depression dealing with low vison, but I worked through that by being surrounded by these people.”

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Football boss steps down Jonty Dine

Nelson’s biggest week of netball got underway on Sunday night. Super Club sees all six ANZ Premiership teams along with international club sides Collingwood Magpies (Australia) and Wasps Netball (England). There will be 20 games played over five days of action at the Trafalgar Centre, culminating in the Grand Final on Friday 13 December. Today sees teams take a break from the on-court action for a community engagement day around the region. Pictured is Magpies’ vice captain Ash Brazill. Photo: Evan Barnes/Shuttersport.

After 18 months in the role, Nelson Bays Football general manager Nic Foster is stepping down. Nic has enjoyed a successful stint as general manger, helping increase overall playing numbers by 15 per cent. However, he has cited frustrations which occur at amateur sport level as part of the reason for his decision. “I have given 15 years to one of the sports I love. I have been a coach, a committee member, a president and a general manager of a region. Whilst I have enjoyed the role there are always challenges in amateur sport that are incredibly frustrating.” He says sports associations need to think regionally in accordance to federation strategic plans. “Aligning Nelson with Mainland and NZ Football and delivering the best football services is our goal. Unfortunately, this doesn’t keep everybody happy and mitigating expectations of clubs, and sometimes parents, can be time consuming.” He describes the football scene as “quite a political landscape” but says that might be true of all

Nic Foster has resigned from his position as general manager at Nelson Bays Football. amateur sports. “The region has some decisions to make regarding the national league and player development. Nelson Bays was traditionally set up as a satellite representative of Mainland to help deliver the community game.” However, he says being handed a National League franchise has moved the goalposts. “Whilst it is exciting to see some of the best players in New Zealand compete against Nelson players during the summer, the league does come with some big challenges.” He says funding and sponsorship has been his main focus but there are some “changes in the wind”.

Nic says he wanted to make sure the football community could enjoy national league football for free. He says having an A licence coach who lives in the region has been something he has worked on for nearly a year. “It has been a fraught process and not everyone agreed , however change comes with collateral damage and the tough decisions work that way. Nic says sometimes you have to take the flak and politely ask people to ‘jog on’. “I am leaving Nelson Bays Football in better shape and hopefully whoever takes over can build on what I have done for the future.”

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Nelson sailor Noah Malpot recently won his first national championship, just. The 13-year-old took out the optimist class at the eighth annual Sir Peter Blake Regatta in Auckland last week. Noah says conditions were ideal at Torbay for the two-day regatta. “It was about 15 knots with a small chop, textbook conditions very similar to what we get here in the harbour in Nelson, so I was well prepared.” Sitting in the top spot after five of seven races, Noah suffered a major setback in the penultimate event. “My hull straps broke so I had to retire.” This saw Noah drop to second as it all came down to the last race. “I got away to a good start and was able to hold position between the other sailors and finish line. It was very high pressure.” Noah pipped his rivals by just one point, winning by less than a metre. “I was very happy because it was very close.” The result will fill the young sailor with confidence as he now prepares for the Auckland

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You’re just by yourself, there’s not much between you and the ocean, you’re completely in control but also not.” Championships at the start of January with the goal of qualifying for the World Championships. “They will be at Lake Garda Italy. I have been there before, it’s a very nice place to sail.” Before getting on the water, Noah takes about 30 minutes to rig up his boat. He says, though it’s quite a long time to get ready, he would do it every day if he could. “It’s always worth it.” His love of sailing saw him forgo Christmas and birthday presents for three years to buy his first boat. “I was asking for nothing but money to save up, I was pretty committed.” Noah’s career began up north when he was living in the Bay of

Nelson sailor Noah Malpot has just won his first national championship. Photo: Jonty Dine. Islands next door to New Zealand Olympic gold medalist Blair Tuke. “He is a pretty famous sailor and so he inspired me to get started and I haven’t looked back since.” He says his dream is to one day sail for Team New Zealand or in the Volvo Ocean Race. The Nelson Yacht Club member

says he thrives on the challenge of being at sea. “You’re just by yourself, there’s not much between you and the ocean, you’re completely in control - but also not.” Noah manages to get on the water at least five times a week, or just whenever the wind will allow. The result shows the progress

the young sailor has made in just under 12 months, after finishing second at the Auckland Championships in February. Noah will graduate from the Optimist class next year to the 420’s fleet racing. “I wasn’t sure, it’s hard to keep track of yours and the oppositions totals but I knew I had done well.”

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Tasman United held the Wellington Phoenix Reserves to a 1-1 draw in Nelson on Sunday. A Matt Tod-Smith equaliser ensured Tasman walked away with a share of the points following its first game at Trafalgar Park this season. While they deserved the win, Tasman United will take plenty of confidence out of the result as they move to seventh on the premiership table. “I think a draw was a fair result in the end but of course it would’ve been nice to get three points, which we’ll hope to do back at home this weekend,” Matt says. The 21-year-old says it was a nice feeling to get on the scoresheet and he hopes to add some more goals in the coming games. “I think the squad is gelling nicely and I think our results will reflect that soon.” Torrential rain fell throughout the morning making for heavy conditions underfoot but both sides opted to play attacking football.

Tasman United drew with the Wellington Phoenix Reserves 1-1 at Trafalgar Park on Sunday. Photo: Barry Whitnall/Shuttersport Tasman had two chances to open the scoring, but it was the visitors who struck first through a precision header from Byron Heath and they would take a 1-0 lead into the break. The hosts came out strongly in the second and, just prior to the hour mark, Tod-Smith

danced his way through the Phoenix defence and thundered it into the back of the net to square the scores. Both sides fought hard to find the winner, but the defences were up to the task with the game ending in a thrilling stalemate. The result leaves Tasman with

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two wins, three losses and a draw after six rounds, trailing leaders Auckland City by nine. Next Sunday, Tasman hosts Hamilton Wanderers at Trafalgar Park. Scorers: Tasman 1 (Tod-Smith) Wellington 1 (Heath)

One of the most popular events in Nelson celebrates its 30th anniversary next year. Kaiteriteri Gold was started in 1991 and has grown to become one of the biggest runs in the region, earning the reputation and brand ‘you’ve not run a half marathon until you’ve run Riwaka’. Originally known as the Riwaka Hotel Half Marathon, the race went over Sandy Bay Hill, then back via the undulating Kaiteriteri coastline, before a final navigation of a lot less busier Riwaka ‘home straight’ to the more than welcome finish line. Rebranded Kaiteriteri Gold in 2008, it’s 30th anniversary on March 7 next year will also feature a course change plus a supporting 14km, instead of the previous 10km. The half starts at the beach, winding itself out to the Marahau Junction on the road. Then it’s as per tradition, skywards and up Sandy Bay Hill, albeit in the other direction as in the past. Into the Kaiteriteri Forest is a new venture and along the pine-needle laden pathway. Split Apple Rock is the exit point and onto the final road section to the gold sand finish. The 14km is over stunning new territory. Beginning with a ‘warm-up’ along Martin Farm Road it’s into the pristine MTB Park and up ‘Ziggy and Corkscrew for amazing views stretching out below. From there, the course will join the half marathoners as they tread through the forest and on to the finish. The half is a run only event whilst the 14km is open to both runners and walkers. With close to 200 already registered, and 3 months until event day, Nelson Events are confident that numbers will swell to around the 500 mark. Join the action by registering at nelsonevents.co.nz

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Brightwater School deputy principal Todd Brodie and ANZ branch manager James Biggs, celebrating the school’s new gear with students. Photo: Supplied.

Nelson swimmer Abbey Smale dominated the women’s field in the King of the Bays, race one of the national Banana Boat Ocean Swim Series, held in Auckland recently. It was the perfect hit-out for 16-year-old Abbey, who travels to Australia on the weekend before Christmas as part of the New Zealand team to compete in the NSW open water championships. Along with four of her Richmond Aquatic Centre training mates, Abbey will compete in events over 5km and 7.5km at Penrith. Ten Nelson swimmers joined a field of just over 500 for the 2.8km swim between Milford and Takapuna on December 7, winning six age group medals and with 16-year-old Abbey finishing sixth overall, splintering the field to win the women’s title a minute ahead of the second-placed female swimmer, with another

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Sebastien Priscott and Abbey Smale collecting their awards from Martin Cooper for King of the Bays. Photo: Supplied. minute back to third. Conditions weren’t easy, with the swim following the coast and the small swell rising as it hit shallower waters, then bouncing back, making sighting a little difficult. There was some tidal flow in play as well, complicating navigation. Last year’s overall series winner, Brightwater’s Sierra Thomas

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The new gear will help the school’s cricketers to train to the very best of their abilities and step on to the pitch with confidence in the 2020 season and beyond. “We feel even more like a team now that we have the gear required, rather than having to borrow each week, and it has also drummed up a lot of interest from those that are not currently playing. We are hoping this will lead to more teams in the future.” Richmond ANZ branch manager Peter Herrick says they love sport at ANZ and the positive life lessons it provides.

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Football: The Tasman United youth side’s strong start to the season has been curtailed with three consecutive losses. The side was humbled 3-0 by the Wellington Phoenix Reserves at Trafalgar Park on Saturday. The result sees the side slip to fifth on the table with four wins and five losses to end the season.

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Newly married couple Alex and Aleshia Hill have racing in their DNA. Alex spins laps in the 95n Superstock while Aleshia pedals the 6n T.Q. Midget and V8 Sprint car. Both their parents are also involved within the club, Aleshia’s father Jack MacLauchlan is the club patron while her mother Karen is the club secretary and lap scorer amongst other duties on race nights. Alex’s father Kerry is a club sponsor and is busy working away in the pits during the race meeting while Alex’s mum Jo has helped out with relaying results and points over previous seasons, so it’s a real family affair come race day. The control tower is named in honor of Aleshia’s grandfather Glenn Campbell who was former race competitor and administrator at the Nelson club. The couple got married over Easter this year and even had their friend who commentates speedway as their marriage celebrant.

Graham Austin from Downers gets mixed up with Darryl Shadbolt from Donaldson civil while Seth Rasmussen is caught in the middle on his side in the streetcar race. Photo: Rebecca Connor Maling. Aleshia also administers the mentor youth programme at the track, making sure they have done their required meetings and their paperwork is in order. Working down at Jacks tyres Aleshia runs “Racer’s Edge” shop which sells racing supplies for various motor sports. Alex is an engineer at Waimea Engineering, he built his car under the guidance of mentor ex 1nz Brendon Higgins. He won his third Trackman Trophy in a row at opening meeting this year.

The couple have had a busy schedule already this year, while some meetings they can be at the same venue, often they are travelling to different ends of the country. Alex joined Aleshia at Palmerston North on their first trip to race the Super Stock and Sprint car while the next trip away saw Aleshia in Cromwell with Alex competing in Whanganui. Both fathers have raced super stock before while both mothers are cheering on their kids from the tower at Nelson’s race night.

A new house is their Christmas present before both head north to their respective NZ title venues. Alex will be competing in Whanganui, Rotorua and Palmerston North over January while Aleshia’s schedule includes Auckland, Tauranga and Palmerston North. It will be a busy month away from their new house, both moms have requested a “granny flat” at the new house for “grandkids” but like most speedway drivers, it a small house with a big garage.

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MY rod while I was making the coffee! Ah well all’s fair etc! I was the next one to pull up a nice snapper. Mine was caught on a lure but I decided not to chance my luck with just the lure so added a bit of bait to be on the safe side. Troy (our son) caught the biggest fish of the day which was a 9lb snapper. Our grandson Kayden also caught a nice snapper but slightly smaller than Dad’s. In the meanwhile Poppa was doing his best to detract the sharks from our rods –good job Brian! The sea conditions improved for a while and then deteriorated again on our way in. And the overcast day (again not predicted) turned out to be smoke from Aussie. I hear that Sunday was a lot busier at the ramp and patience was required. We were at home enjoying a sleep in!

Although there was torrential rain and hail from about 3,30 pm on Saturday, three of the four TPL cricket matches still had time to produce results. One-sided fixtures at Motueka, Richmond and the Botanics meant that WTTU, ACOB and the visiting Falcons (pictured) all had time to complete comfortable victories. In the end ACOB finished the visitors off in the 22nd over to just beat the weather and pick up vital competition points. At the Marsden Rec the match was probably just swinging in Stoke Nayland’s favour when the weather intervened. Jarrod McKay batted well with the tail and young year ten student Jacob Walters looked very impressive, but the contributions were all a little too short. Photo: Evan Barnes/Shuttersport.

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Community Notices CHRISTMAS REMEMBRANCE SERVICE, Nelson Cathedral, Sun 15 Dec 10am. Bring a flower to remember a loved one. All welcome. For info contact Dean Mike Hawke, 021 711 726. NELSON 50+ WALKING GROUP December 19th, Harris Hill - Nelson. Ph Lynn, 545 2322 or Debbie, 545 8698. HERITAGE ROSES, 11 Dec twilight garden ramble Central Nelson and pub dinner. All welcome. Non members $5.00 entry fee. Clare 03 5450455. NELSON CATHEDRAL CHRISTMAS: Christmas Eve 5.30: Christingle Service 8.45pm: Carols on the steps 10.45pm: Choir singing carols from gallery. 11.30pm: Christmas Eve Communion. Christmas Day 8am: Holy Communion. 10am: Family Eucharist (03-548 1008). MAKE-A-WISH MOVIE FUNDRAISER: LITTLE WOMEN advance screening,6.15pm Sun 15th Dec Suter Theatre,$25 includes coffee and cake, spot prizes. Email Carol@neltech.co.nz or ph Janet 5478247 or 0274530755. EXPERIENCE THE SOUND OF SOUL: Sing HU, a sacred sound and ancient mantra, for inner guidance and divine love. Wed 18Dec 5:30-6:30pm, Magnolia Room, 44c Bronte Street. Phone Lyndy 0211567914 FRENCH CONVERSATION GROUP (Alliance Francaise) All levels welcome. Meet Fridays at The Honest Lawyer, 4-6 pm. ARTHRITIS SOCIETY COFFEE MORNING: We meet at Flock in Church St 10am on the 4th Wed of the month. Next Gathering 22 Jan 2020. Ph Claire 035450835 or 0273601039. NEW TO NELSON? Join Nelson Newcomers Network for Coffee & Connections, 3rd Tues of the month 10:30am at Morrisons, 244 Hardy Street,

Nelson. Call Jane 03 546 7681. YOGA FOR PEOPLE AFFECTED BY CANCER, Thurs 5.15pm Register info@cancernelson.org.nz or ph 539 1137 for details. 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. Call 0800aaworks 0800 229 6757. NELSON NORTH LIONS CLUB welcomes new members to join their small established group that are passionate of providing voluntary services through community involvement. John Rodger on 0276749333 john.rodger@xtra.co.nz NELSON ASTHMA SOCIETY Better Breathing Classes help you improve breathing through fitness. Two venues Nelson, Reformed Church, Enner Glynn 1:00-2:30 every Wed during school terms; Motueka, Te Awhina Marae, 11:30-12:30 on 2nd and 4th Mon of each month. Contact Sue on 5441562. or asthma.nelson@xtra.co.nz STOKE TAHUNANUI MEN’S FRIENDSHIP CLUB welcomes new members. Monthly meetings with guest speaker on 3rd Tues of month start 10am, Reformed Church, Enner Glyn. Regular outings, activities. Ian 5477841. LAUGH WHILE YOU GET READY FOR CHRISTMAS. Laughter Yoga. Wed. 5.30pm Victory Community Centre. $2 koha. Last one for year 18th Dec. Bring something to lie on for relaxation. Cath 5451207. CITIZEN ADVICE BUREAU is looking for new recruits for the next training intake that begins on the 26 Feb 2020. If you’re interested in finding out more please email coordinator.nelsontasman@ cab.org.nz, ph 5482117 or pop into the office at 9 Paru Paru Rd between 9-4.30pm Mon-Fri.

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ENGLISH CONVERSATION GROUP for ESL speakers, students, locals, visitors. Every Weds 4.30-6pm, Trinity Church, back righthand door, 64 Nile St, conversation, tea, coffee. Rachael 02102686970 NELSON SOCIAL DANCING CLUB at Club Waimea 14 Dec. Live Music from 7.30pm11.15pm. Members $10 Non-Members $15. Contact Chris 021 160 1358. SUMMER INDOOR BOWLS Wed 7pm Warnes Stadium, Songer Street, Stoke. Open to all ages, family friendly, come and give it a go. $2 mat fee. Grant 5469101. DEATH CAFÉ facilitated discussion; topics determined by attendees. NB this is not a bereavement support group. See http://deathcafe.com. Last Sat monthly, Activities Room, Elma Turnbull Library, 1.30-3.00pm. koha requested. DEATH MATTERS FILM last Fri monthly. $4 koha. Kristine nelsondeathmatters@gmail.com or Barbara 027 939 0024. BLOOD CANCER SUPPORT GROUP meet monthly for more information phone Graham 544 3037 or Lloyd 5442636. SURVIVORS AND THRIVORS If you have or have had cancer, supporting someone with cancer come and meet others in this friendly atmosphere. Register 5391137 or info@cancernelson. org.nz VICTORY SIXTY PLUS every Tues 1.30-3.30pm, 238 Upper Vanguard St. Join us for cards, games and a cuppa. Jan 546 9057 or 027 4577 955. GROW gives us the opportunity to overcome problems around our wellbeing. A 12-step program and method toward change and growth. Just turn up. 9 Paru Paru Rd. Ph Patricia 547-6120

members looking for Fellowship and Friendship. Fourth Tues every month at Stoke Methodist Church Hall, 94 Neale Ave Stoke 10am. Speakers, activities, new friends. Colleen 5470941 COLORECTAL CANCER SUPPORT GROUP Cancer Society Nelson 102 Hardy St, for those who are going through or who have gone through colorectal cancer, and their careers/support people. Register 5391137 or info@cancernelson.org. nz MONTHLY CARERS SUPPORT GROUP for Partners/Family/Friends supporting someone with cancer or recovering from cancer. Meet others and discuss what you would find helpful from this group. Register 5391137 or info@cancernelson.org.nz BREAST CANCER SUPPORT GROUP Cancer Society Nelson 102 Hardy St, if you have or have had breast cancer come along to this friendly atmosphere. 539 1137, info@cancernelson.org.nz MINDFULNESS AND RELAXATION for people affected by and/or supporting someone with cancer. Every Tues 1pm Fairfield House $3 donation to Cancer Society. 5391137 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. ENNER GLYNN PLAYCENTRE free spaces for preschoolers. 3 free visits. Mon, Tues, Thurs, Fri, 9.30-12. Come and play and have a chat to other parents. 03 5474007. NELSON NEWBIES AND FRIENDS Weekly coffee morning on Wed 10.30am Deville Cafe, 22 New St. New people always welcome to join us for a coffee and chat. Clive 547 2725.

Fri 10-12. BETTER BREATHER CLASSES Improve your breathing by improving your fitness at our Better Breathing sessions held in Nelson, Richmond and Motueka. Sue at Nelson Asthma Society 5441562. or asthma.nelson@xtra.co.nz NEW! BETTER BREATHING CIRCUIT 10am11am, each Tues of the school term at Club Waimea. Perfect for those who have completed Pulmonary Rehabilitation. Sue at Nelson Asthma Society 5441562. or asthma.nelson@xtra.co.nz MONDAY ACTIVE STRENGTH/BALANCE CLASS also seated options presented. Tahunanui Community hub, Muritai Street 1.30 pm. Get fitter to great music. Shirley 5471433 or 0211218023. NELSON STEINER PLAYGROUP for children and caregivers- you’re welcome to join us for breadmaking, songs and movement, playing, art play and connection. Thur 9am-12pm, Jaycee Room, Founders Park. nelsonsteinerplaygroup@gmail. com THURSDAY ACTIVE STRENGTH/BALANCE CLASS seated options presented. Trafalgar Street Hall, 10am. Get fitter to great music. Shirley 5471433 or 0211218023. $3 LUNCHTIME MEALS do you get hungry or lonely or both at lunchtime? If it’s a Tues, Wed or Thurs, you’re welcome to come for a dinner type meal, 12pm at All Saints hall behind the church, 30 Vanguard St, cost $3. Ph 5482601 HAVE YOU EVER THOUGHT OF BECOMING A VOLUNTEER? Are you a community organisation looking for volunteers, training, info or advice? Check out our website www.volunteernelson. org.nz Ph 5467681. STOKE CENTRAL PROBUS CLUB welcomes new

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Yard/Salesperson Local landscaping supplier requires an additional person to compliment the team. Must be available to work weekends. Flexibility, can-do attitude and customer focus required. Class 2,(required) loader and forklift licence an advantage. Please send CV to: 59 Saxton Road, Stoke, Nelson 7011 info@stokegl.co.nz

SITUATIONS VACANT Paving Assistant (temporary) Local paving manufacturer requires an additional person to compliment the team. Currently 3 days a week with possibility of extra. Flexibility, can-do attitude and customer focus required. Class 2 (required) loader and forklift license and advantage. Please send CV to: 59 Saxton Rd, Nelson 7011 info@stokegl.co.nz

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Antiques, furniture PSYCHIC (desks, bookcases, chests of drawers, tables, Psychic Clairvoyant chairs, chaise lounge, Readings, wardrobe, mirrors, rugs Divine Energy Healing etc). Collectibles, paint& Reiki Training ings, toys, books, records Call Paula 021598822 etc. Sell, buy, value. 6 www.divinepsychicvisions.com rooms at Souchebys Antiques, 75 Gladstone Rd, FIREWOOD Richmond ph 544 0723. End of season special. Open Mon-Sat. www.anShed dry pine, 6mtrs tiquesnewzealand.co.nz $400 delivered. 3mtrs $240 delivered. Only at MASSAGE Quality Firewood, phone or txt 0274 490 622.

WANTED TO BUY TOOLS, SHED GEAR, COLLECTABLES Hand tools, workshop tools. Also collectables, old toys or interesting household items. From small lots to estates or downsizing CASH PAID Ph Steve 027 538 0020 or 03 5380020

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• Do you enjoy working outdoors and don’t mind physical work? • Can you work a variety of hours including nights and weekends? • Are you a team player, ready to help out as and when required? To apply please visit www.portnelson.co.nz or contact Jacqui on 027 734 0113 for more information.

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PUBLIC NOTICE Nelmac Ltd wishes to advise family and visitors tending lawn graves in the Marsden Valley Cemetery and ashes lawn at Wakapuaka Cemetery that all flowers and toys will be removed from the graves on Monday 23rd December. This is to enable a full mow of the Cemeteries prior to the Christmas period. Flowers can again be re-placed on graves from Tuesday 24th December. Nelmac Ltd thanks you for your forbearance in this matter.

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