Nelson Weekly - 17 July 2024 by Top South Media

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Trading cuts for The Cut

Robin Davis says the word retirement is simply a label, and not one he’s willing to attach to himself anytime soon.

The former owner of Richmond’s Cuts@Once has taken on a new venture after three decades owning the hairdressing business. “I just didn’t want to be doing nothing, I wanted to be doing

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6-storey zones to be scrapped

STAFF REPORTER

After reviewing around 900 submissions on its controversial plans for housing density, Nelson City Council is recommending several changes to its original proposal.

The signature change would be the scrapping of the high-density zone which would have allowed 6-storey buildings to be built without a resource consent, provided they conformed with the general rules.

The high-density zones would be largely replaced with the medium-density zones, which allow for 3-storey buildings without a consent, or the general residential zone in specific areas like the

Tāhunanui Hills or Atawhai.

But while the high-density zone itself is proposed to be abandoned, high-density builds would still be allowed through a specific resource consent process on large sites that are considered to have a high accessibility to the central city or Stoke.

Other key changes identified by the council include changing the daylight controls for medium-

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Robin Davis has traded in a pair of scissors for a steering wheel as the new owner of Nelson Ferry.

Photo Sara Hollyman.

SARA HOLLYMAN

What do you enjoy doing in holidays or spare time?

“I love to hang out with friends and find fun things to do.”

“I enjoy spending time with my family and creating memories.”

“I love going frisbee golfing with the bro

“I love walking my dog and going

Railway Reserve lit for winter

STAFF REPORTER

Cyclists can enjoy the Railway Reserve at all hours now that the entire path has been lit up.

Mayor Nick Smith switched on the final section of lights, along Jenkins Pl, last Wednesday.

“The Railway Reserve is one of Nelson’s gems and the completion

of this 7.6km lighting project will make it safer and more useable for cyclists and walkers,” he says.

The project began in March 2023 and cost $1.9 million, 51 per cent of which was paid for by the Government’s Better Off funding.

David Light, the council’s acting group manager infrastructure, said the project threw up some challenges.

“Contractors encountered very hard ground as well as multiple underground services, which had to be maintained.

The dry conditions meant the clay under the asphalt had become hard, testing the contractors and machinery.” The reserve was kept open to users while the work was ongoing.

“It’s the safest way for cyclists and pedestrians to move between Nelson city and

Mayor Nick Smith (foreground) switched on the final section of new lighting along the Railway Reserve, alongside (from left) Gillian Dancey, Marg Parfitt, Kiem Thia, deputy mayor Rohan O’NeillStevens, Kevin and Jan Woodward, and councillor Aaron Stallard. Photo: Supplied/NCC.

Saxton, and we didn’t want to divert cyclists onto the busy and tight Waimea Rd, or onto Main Rd Stoke.”

There were 142 lights installed along the Railway Reserve for the project, five of which were bollards while seven are solar lights. The seven solar lights were chosen as the most cost-effective solution for lighting the section between State Highway 6 and Quarantine Road due to the underground ser-

vices in the area while the bollards are located along Jenkins Pl to limit light spill into neighbouring properties. The rest of the lights along the reserve are LED and meet dark sky requirements and the Waka Kotahi standards for light spill and glare.

Kate Malcolm, from sustainable transport group Nelsust, initiated a petition for the addition of lights along the reserve in 2020.

“I remember, it was cold and dark,

when a group of our volunteers intercepted cyclists on the Railway Reserve to collect signatures for the petition.

“We heard stories of users who were essentially left blind if their own lights failed.

“We are delighted that it’s now safer for cyclists and pedestrians, but also that the Railway Reserve has been recognised as an important arterial link for openair commuters.”

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for coffee with my friends.”

6-storey zones to be scrapped

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density areas “to support higher levels of sunlight access and privacy for neighbouring properties”, updating the modelling and overlays for flooding, slope instability, and fault hazards, changes to heritage provisions, and changes relating to noise insulation near state highways.

Plan Change 29, the council’s proposed new planning rules, is now going through the plan change process.

With the process underway, the council can only recommend these changes to the commissioners overseeing the application’s hearing rath-

er than directly changing the proposal itself.

After the hearing, the commissioners will then recommend what changes the council should make to the original proposal.

Full documentation of the council’s proposed changes is detailed in six ‘Section 42A’ reports written by a combination of council officers and consultants which can be found on the council’s Shape Nelson website.

The public hearing for Plan Change 29 will begin on 26 August.

Two independent commissioners have been appointed to sit on the hearing panel,

Greg Hill as chair and Michael Parsonson, alongside deputy mayor Rohan O’Neill-Stevens and councillor Trudie Brand –both accredited resource management commissioners.

The panel will hear all submissions and evidence on Plan Change 29 and has been delegated authority to make decisions about changes to the council’s proposals.

Final approval of the plan change is still the responsibility of the council.

Emily Bayliss, the independent Friend of Submitters, remains available free of charge to submitters to provide advice on preparing for the hearing and presenting to the panel.

The council’s proposed changes to make it easier to intensify housing proved controversial among residents. Photo: File.

Kāinga Ora hits pause on projects

KATE RUSSELL

Two Kāinga Ora housing developments in the central Nelson have been put on hold.

A 16-home development on Nile St and another development on Examiner St have been paused as the public housing provider reassesses its asset management strategy.

This includes “understanding priorities and financing” for their housing renewal programme, according to regional director Julia Campbell.

The news comes amid the resignation of Kāinga Ora chief executive Andrew McKenzie earlier this month, followed by the

replacement of the entire board of the housing agency, who have been served with new expectations including a material reduction in operating losses.

The Nile St development is located at the site of the former Masonic Lodge and was first announced in late 2022. It is proposed to include six two-bedroom and three three-bedroom homes, all two-storey. Resource consent was lodged in mid-2023, building consent was lodged in February of this year, and archaeological Heritage NZ consent has already been approved.

The development on Examiner St, the old Renwick Flats site, has also stalled, however, Julia says

they will continue clearing the site.

“We are planning to demolish the existing buildings on the Examiner St site. We are currently exploring options for this demolition work.”

No decisions have been made about the number or type of homes, but up to 36 homes could be built on the site.

Kāinga Ora, however, is still pressing play on their development on Neale Ave in Stoke, the former Whareama site, with construction set to start in the next two months.

“The existing buildings on the 81 Neale Ave site have been removed. We expect construction

TEDDY BEARS’ PARTY IN THE PARK: Every bear that ever there was, was gathered at Washbourn Gardens because, that was the day the teddy bears had their picnic. Mel and Stella Brown joined an assortment of teddy bears and their buddies for a perfect sunny day last week to enjoy children’s songwriter and singer Kath Bee, while children danced and bubbles floated overhead. The event was organised by Nelson-based Nurture@Home. Photo: Anne Hardie.

of the development to begin in August/September this year and to be completed in mid-2025,”

Julia says.

“Kāinga Ora expects to settle on the purchase of the property from the developer after that.”

Julia says that Kāinga Ora currently has 66 homes under contract and proceeding as planned in Nelson Tasman.

“We are working our way through decisions about other future social housing development in the Nelson region for projects that are not already contracted or under construction, to ensure the best value for money and alignment with the Ministry of Housing and Urban Development pri-

ority locations.

“We will keep the community informed as decisions are made.”

Labour leader Chris Hipkins labelled the government’s decision to cut funding to both Kāinga Ora new builds and maintenance “frustrating”, during his visit to Nelson last week.

“It’s very frustrating because it’s so short-sighted. I mean, the country will ultimately pay the cost of it in the longer term.

“We know from past experience what happens when they do that.

State houses get run down. We need to be building more to keep up with demand, and they’re not doing either of those things,” he said.

Students go unscripted

KATE RUSSELL

Students from around the region are set to go unscripted at Red Door Theatre as the Nelson Tasman Regional Theatresports competition hits the stage.

Theatresports inspires students to perform scenes on the spot in front of an interactive audience, so they must think quickly, use their creativity, and work as a team.

Organiser Nikki Karki says there will be a junior competition on 20 July and a senior competition taking place on 6 August.

Both competitions kick off at 7pm and consist of three rounds – a blind round, a choice round, and a challenge round.

Nikki says it’s not about winning or losing, it’s about having fun with your peers. “It’s that sportsmanship and you can have a laugh at yourself … we all support each other.” Broadgreen Intermediate, Nelson College, Nelson College for Girls, Garin College, Nayland College, and Motueka High School will all have teams competing. Tickets are $10 per person and can be purchased from www.eventfinda.co.nz

Nayland College’s Sam Cheyne (left) and Iris Moffat, both 14, will be taking the stage for the junior regional theatresports competition on 30 July. Photo: Kate Russell.

Trading cuts for The Cut

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something that I thought was not just filling in time, but was worthwhile.”

Robin read an article in the Nelson Weekly in January 2023 about WAKA-TO-N-FRO The Ferry’s owner Bruce Robertson trying to sell the business locally with no luck.

The ferry operates trips over to Nelson’s Haulashore Island, the Boulder Bank and its lighthouse.

Robin contacted Bruce the very same day and was invited on a ferry trip to the lighthouse that afternoon with an Australian group who were in town for a conference.

The rest, Robin says, is history.

“I thought, ‘yeah, I can get into this’.”

He spent the next 16 months learning the ropes, after never having anything to do with boats, before officially taking over the business on 1 April.

“I’ve always like the ocean, but never had any boating experience.”

Robin says, it’s a seven-day-a-week business and he will work around times that people want to travel.

“Take advantage of the beauty of the place, and the amazing history of the harbour.”

He says he thought he knew quite a bit about the harbour but “knows an awful lot more now”, but is still learning.

“There’s the baches on the Boulder Bank, and the lighthouse which is the only one in the country that has public access.

“People talk about the beauty of driving on Rocks Rd and having a look out, and they’re right, but it doesn’t show what’s really here. You’ve got to get into it. The only way to do it is to be on the water.”

Robin has spent most of his life in Nelson but had never been on the ferry until that day in January last year, and now he is finding joy in showing others the same experience, many for the first time.

“I love the kids laughing and joking, it’s extremely rewarding and I enjoy just listening to the conversation.

“It’s getting them out and showing them some of the city that they’re never going to see otherwise.”

And for those who are looking for a new direction, Robin has some advice.

“You can’t just sit and wait for something to drop into your lap. Even though I could probably say this did drop into my lap a little bit… you’ve got to get out and explore the opportunities.”

And for Robin, it’s lead him to “the best office in the world.”

For information on trips offered on the rebranded Nelson Ferry, contact Robin on 0273029385 or email info@theferry.co.nz

Robin Davis has traded in a pair of scissors for a steering wheel as the new owner of Nelson Ferry. Photo Sara Hollyman.

Ski Sisters skating on ice

ANNE HARDIE

When the temperature drops and the water freezes, two entrepreneurial teenage sisters are putting on their business hats and hiring out skates at St Arnaud’s natural skating pond.

Nelson College for Girls students

Kaitlyn and Emma Robinson, aged 16 and 13, bought the skatehire business at the start of winter – which amounted to 70 pairs of skates and as luck would have it, they have had the temperatures drop enough to freeze the pond and entice skaters.

As if a skate-hire business was not enough for these teenagers, they also spend every weekend through the ski season working at Rainbow Ski Area – Kaitlyn as a ski instructor and Emma in rentals.

But wait, it doesn’t stop there. The industrious Nelson pair also spend their evenings after school or holiday jobs in the workshop where they run a tune, wax and edge service for skiers and snowboarders.

The frozen pond is the big excitement this year though, not just because it’s their first year with the skate-hire business, but be-

cause it’s just the luck of the draw whether it freezes over each year, or not.

“We were really lucky the pond froze the first week of the holidays,” Kaitlyn says.

“We’ve pretty much been sold out every hour, every day. People are coming from all over and getting skates.

“Sometimes we’ve had to turn people away and tell them to come back in an hour.

“It’s a sizeable pond so you can have a really good skate around and you have the mountains in the background and forest. That’s why people like it, because it is so

Kaitlyn says neither sister could run their business operations without the other and “we just get on really well and have a good laugh”.

“We come home from school and crack down to skis – it keeps us out of trouble!”

The sisters operate the skate hire business from the garage of the family bach at St Arnaud and, being the ski season, they spend a lot of time there.

The pair’s mother, Rachel Robinson, says the girls purchased the 70 pairs of skates for the skate-hire business using money they earnt last year with their ski workshop.

“They work together and spend hours in the garage at night with their music going and people coming and going with skis.

“They’ve spent hours cleaning up the old skates and to their huge advantage, the pond froze.”

The pond sits on Department of Conservation land and Rachel says it’s there for everybody to enjoy.

The sisters simply supply the skates to those who need them, and the family has run a scraper over the ice to improve skating. She says there’s no danger of falling through the ice as it is a very shallow pond, which is why it freezes over.

How often it will freeze over this winter is anybody’s guess, but keen skaters can contact the Nelson Lakes Visitor Centre for an update on the ice.

NELSON

Ski Sisters Kaitlyn, 16, left, and Emma Robinson, 13, own a skate-hire business at St Arnaud. Photo: Supplied.

Bike Hub Nelson volunteer Mike Kearney with one of the road bikes that will be in the sale.

Charity holds road bike sale

Bike Hub Nelson is having a sale of road bikes - the skinny tyre, drop handlebar type.

Coordinator Matt Lawrey says the bikes aren’t suitable for the charity’s customers who are normally after something more stable and easier to ride.

“The bikes our customers are looking for are typically hardtail mountainbikes and more solid, commuter-style bikes.

When people donate racing style road bikes to us, we always explain this and tell them that we’d like to sell their bike

Two injured in quad bike crash

Two people were injured, one critically, after a quad bike rolled at a Mahana address on Monday afternoon.

to help raise funds. They always say, ‘go for it’,” Matt says.

Normally the bikes get sold on TradeMe but Matt says

The Hub has ended up with so many they’ve decided to hold a sale on Saturday, 28 July, starting at 10am, to sell them on an “as is basis and at bargain basement prices,” he says. “We should have over 20 on offer.

Some of them will need a bit of work but they’ll all be great value for money.”

Bike Hub Nelson is a volunteer-powered charity that

A police spokesperson says they are responding to an address off of George Harvey Road, Mahana, where a quad bike has rolled around 12:20pm.

fixes up donated bikes and makes them available to the community on a koha-basis. The scheme has re-homed over 2300 bikes since being launched two years ago and many of its bikes go to refugees and people referred to the charity by social agencies, community groups and schools. The sale will be held at The Hub’s workshop at Saxton Field next to the hockey grounds. Anyone with questions can contact the Bike Hub Nelson Facebook page or call 027 406 3434.

“It appears one person is in a critical condition and one person is in a moderate condition,” the spokesperson says. The Serious Crash Unit and WorkSafe have been advised.

Photo: Matt Lawrey.

Pitch perfect for young entrepreneurs

KATE RUSSELL

A crafty business idea has seen a group of students from Nayland College earn first place at the Young Enterprise Scheme mid-year challenge.

Kākāpō Crafts placed first out of 31 teams from across the Top of the South with their business pitch late last month to a panel of judges from the Chamber of Commerce.

The team of six Year 13 students, led by Kier Etherington, have created native New Zealand animal 3D flatpack puzzles made with a laser cutter.

So far, there are five in the range, including kiwi, wētā, kākāpō, Māui dolphin, and tuatara. Each puzzle comes with information to raise awareness about the species.

Kier says he was “quite surprised” they placed first and scored 93 per cent with their pitch.

“Our practice pitch didn’t go so well… but I’m so proud of the team, they did really well.

“We had five minutes where we had to explain our product, values, goals, marketing strategy, and how it’s viable - both financially and environmentally.”

Kier says he came up with the idea for the product last year in hard materials class when he made a kiwi. The idea stuck with him, and he pitched it to his business class group at the beginning of this year.

They have already sold around 100 puzzles, with 75 going to a gift shop in Wellington, and 15 to the Cable Bay Adventure Park.

“And, they have all been made ourselves using the laser cutter at school,” Kier adds.

The team has won $150 for their company and Kier says he plans to grow and expand the business when he leaves school.

Another Nayland College team, Clutch Clothing, also did well at the challenge, coming in fourth equal with their pitch.

The business has designed car-themed clothing with Porsche specs on it.

“It’s all based around the idea that you can’t find clothing with car specs,” group leader Amelie Luton says.

“When I tried to find something similar it was going to cost $150 from the US.”

The group received permission from Porsche New Zealand to go ahead with the idea and now they have a range of unique hoodies and t-shirts.

“There was a bit of trial and error with how we wanted it to look, but they have turned out better than we thought.”

The clothing has been printed locally and Amelie says they have already sold around 20 products.

“I’m definitely looking at keeping it going as a business.”

Other groups from the school also scored highly, including popcorn business, Only Popcorn, and Buzzy As, with their beeswax-based surf wax.

Levi Tijsen from Only Popcorn says they have created a range of unique-flavoured popcorn.

“It’s a healthier snack option, so far we have made brown sugar cinnamon, barbecue, and sour cream and chives flavours.”

Levi said their pitch went well, with one of the judges even buying a bag.

The group is renting a space at The Food Factory and is currently working on some new flavours.

“We’d like to continue the business and we plan to sell it at the Motueka Market and also the Richmond and Nelson Markets.”

Above: From left are Nayland College students Till Bahr, Kahlea Scott, Kalan Parker, Scarlett Lester, Angus McMillan, and Kier Etherington from Kākāpō Crafts.

Right: The Clutch Clothing team, back row from left: Maggie O’Hara, Amelie Luton and Izzy Flatman, with Ajay Holdaway and Cameron Greeff at the front. Photos: Supplied.

Nelson at your fingertips

Govt shouldn’t stop speed limit reductions that ‘make sense’

MAX FRETHEY

Local Democracy Reporter

Not all of the impending speed limit changes wanted in Nelson Tasman are in line with the Government’s new guidance, but the message from the region is that it shouldn’t matter.

The joint transport committee for the two councils approved its submission on the Government’s draft rule on the setting of speed limits on Tuesday.

Contained in the submission was a call for greater freedom for councils to set speed limits they thought were appropriate.

“A number of these rules essentially strip our council’s and our community’s ability to make decisions on the speeds that they want to see,” said Nelson’s deputy mayor Rohan O’Neill-Stevens.

ed by the guidance from the Government in its draft rule, but there are several other cases where the councils are looking to lower the speed limits in areas that are inconsistent with the rule’s contents.

Those inconsistencies are for rural residential roads that aren’t on the urban fringe, urban roads without footpaths, and rural sealed roads where there is an on-road section of the Great Taste Trail cycleway –one of the country’s Great Rides.

The committee’s submission on the plan explicitly called for those inconsistencies to be accommodated because speed reductions on those roads “make sense”.

Tasman councillor Jo Ellis expressed concern that those inconsistencies would be rejected because they had been supported by the community and “make sense”.

“A lot of these questions are ones that, at least I believe, we should be asking and answering.”

The transport committee also recommended that the joint committee of all elected members from the Nelson and Tasman councils adopt the region’s amended speed management plan.

Though the amended plan won’t bring about the blanket speed limit reductions that were initially consulted on, it still allows for about 350 speed limit changes across the region, with most being slated for areas around schools, on narrow or winding unsealed roads, and on high-risk roads.

Most of these changes are support-

“There’s a reason that each one has been selected,” she said.

“We’ve chosen roads with communities that actually asked for these [speed limit reductions] to happen.”

Speed limit changes on those roads inconsistent with the guidance currently laid out in the Government’s draft rule will only be abandoned by the councils if the finalised rule doesn’t accommodate them, and if those changes are unable to achieve the approval of the Director of Land Transport.

The first speed limit changes are expected to be implemented from January 2025, with the changes around the region’s schools being completed by May 2026.

Nelson’s deputy mayor Rohan O’Neill-Stevens said the Government’s draft rule on setting speed limits stripped communities of the ability to set their own speeds. Photo: Max Frethey.

Alissa Duncan and Zariah Hicks

Bastian Atkinson, Tye Wells and Phoenyx Hicks

Kahlea Scott and Fayt Woollaston

Lisa and Dave Page

Jeanette and Warren Thomas

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Rachel Summers and Cathy Gutschlag

Sharleen Cartwright and Robbie Robinson

Kareen Fredericks and Wendy Brydon

Maria Oxnam and Tuia Marama

Councillors itch for wider-reaching feral cat control

MAX FRETHEY

Local Democracy Reporter

Nelson Tasman’s updated pest plan will keep the focus on managing feral cats to a few specific sites, despite councillors’ eagerness for stronger controls.

The review of the region’s pest management plan allows for the control of feral and stray cats, and of several species of wilding pines. The control of pest cats will be limited to select sites in the Abel Tasman National Park, around the town of St Arnaud, around the Waimea Inlet, and in high-value sites in Nelson City.

As for wilding pines, Rob acknowledged the current rules weren’t the “endgame” for their control but were encouraging positive management going forward with the support of the community and plantation owners. Councillors then voted to recommend that the region’s two councils adopt the updated plan at the end of the committee’s meeting on Thursday.

“Our region is definitely going to be the better for this outcome,” Rachel said.

IMPORTANT NOTICE ABOUT THE LAW GOVERNING THE SAFETY OF TREES NEAR POWER LINES – Electricity (Hazards from

Regional pest management will be reviewed again from about 2027 in preparation for a 2029 plan which could have greater scope than the current version.

Trees) Regulations 2003

While feral cats will now be included in Nelson Tasman’s pest management plan, they will only be controlled on highvalue sites. Photo: Department of Conservation.

Nelson councillor Rachel Sanson questioned why there weren’t additional sites in areas like the Waimea Inlet, Motueka Valley, Golden Bay, and Cable Bay slated for control of feral cats.

“Being that we are in a state of biodiversity collapse. I just want to make sure that we are really considering these other areas.”

Nelson councillor Matthew Benge and Tasman councillor Mike Kininmonth also expressed frustration at the lack of penalties for irresponsible cat owners within the plan.

“Is there no consequence?” Matthew asked.

Trees close to power lines are a safety hazard. On 1 st July 2005 the Tree Regulations came into effect to protect the security of the supply of electricity and for t he safety of the public. There is the potential for injury or even death by electrocution if you touch a tree which is touching a power line. Children in particular like to climb trees and when these trees are close to power lines, there is always the ri sk of serious injury or even death. Trees can cause power cuts especially in strong winds, rain and snow. Your power supply may be disrupted when trees fall or branches break, damaging power lines, poles or other structures. In dry conditions serious fi res can be caused.

“Because if there isn’t, we haven’t achieved anything.”

The Tree Regulations spell out the responsibilities for electricity lines companies and tree owners in making sure that trees are kept safely trimmed away from the lines. They define two zones around power lines as shown in the diagram below.

Nelson councillor Aaron Stallard advocated for a stronger approach to holding pine plantation owners liable for the spread of wilding pines onto neighbouring properties where pine control was being undertaken.

The plan limits the plantations’ liability to July 2024 onwards.

“The rule is severely hamstrung by the fact we’re not addressing legacy pines,” he said.

Growth Limit Zone – no part of a tree or other vegetation should be inside this zone. Lines companies are required to issue Cut or Trim Notices to owners when their trees are within the Growth Limit Zone.

Tasman councillor Celia Butler, chair of the Regional Pest Management Joint Committee, however, reminded councillors that the changes to the pest management plan were required to undergo a cost-benefit analysis.

Controlling feral cats and wilding pines across a larger area or for by applying rules retroactively would make pest management far more costly.

“We’ve got to limit it somewhere, from a pragmatic point of view, for what’s doable and remembering the cost-benefit analysis required.”

Rob Smith, Tasman District Council’s acting group manager for information, science, and technology, added that the updated plan was about getting “on the pathway” towards better pest management.

Trees close to power lines are a safety hazard. On 1st July 2005 the Tree Regulations came into effect to protect the security of the supply of electricity and for the safety of the public. There is the potential for injury or even death by electrocution if you touch a tree which is touching a power line. Children in particular like to climb trees and when these trees are close to power lines, there is always the risk of serious injury or even death. Trees can cause power cuts especially in strong winds, rain and snow. Your power supply may be disrupted when trees fall or branches break, damaging power lines, poles or other structures. In dry conditions serious fires can be caused.

Notice Zone – if your trees reach this zone you may receive a Hazard Notice warning that the trees must not enter the Growth Limit Zone.

Growth Limit Zone - no part of a tree or other vegetation should be inside this zone. Lines companies are required to issue Cut or Trim Notices to owners when their trees are within the Growth Limit Zone.

Notice Zone - if your trees reach this zone you may receive a Hazard Notice warning that the trees must not enter the Growth Limit Zone.

Nelson Electricity carries out routine surveys on its network and issues Cut or Trim Notices to owners of trees that have grown into the Growth Limit Zone. If you receive a Tree Cut or Trim Notice it is important that you read the information sent to you and respond accordingly.

Tree owners are required to respond to Notices by either:

“It is a learning opportunity for us and the community, and for the next few years the operation of these new rules will essentially be reported against,” he said.

Tree owners are required to respond to Notices by either:

 Arranging for trees to be trimmed at their cost by a professional lines-qualified arborist to a clearance outside the Notice Zone; or

“So that when we come back in 2029 to re-do the regional pest management plan, we can learn on that as well. We will get better, this is our first stab.”

Speaking to concerns of the councillors more directly, Smith added that the new feral and stray cat rules would enable pest control groups at the identified locations to better protect those high-value areas.

• Arranging for trees to be trimmed at their cost by a professional lines-qualified arborist to a clearance outside the Notice Zone; or

 Informing the lines company that they have no interest in the trees. The lines company may then fell the trees (in some instances they may choose to trim).

• Informing the lines company that they have no interest in the trees. The lines company may then fell the trees (in some instances they may choose to trim).

If trees on your property have not previously been trimmed by the Nelson Electricity you may be eligible for the first trim free of charge. In exceptional circumstances, a dispensation from the regulatory clearances may be applied for.

If tree owners do not comply with the Regulations and fail to have their trees cu t or trimmed they can be fined up to $10,000 along with $500 per day for ongoing offences. Tree owners may also be liable for the cost of outages and repair of power lines if damage has been caused by their trees.

The pest management plan would also work “hand-in-hand” with the cat bylaws that each council was developing, and that cats were also controlled to some degree by other laws, such as the Animal Welfare Act and the Wildlife Act.

If tree owners do not comply with the Regulations and fail to have their trees cut or trimmed they can be fined up to $10,000 along with $500 per day for ongoing offences. Tree owners may also be liable for the cost of outages and repair of power lines if damage has been caused by their trees.

Cutting or trimming trees near power lines is an extremely hazardous activity. If branches or people come into contact with a live line while the tree is being cut a potentially fatal electric shock may result. If live lines are brought down by cutting trees, then serious safety hazards to other people and property in the vicinity may occur. Trimming or felling trees in close proximity to power lines must only be carried out by professional arborists who have had specific training and are qualified to work near power lines.

cutting trees, then serious safety hazards to other people and property in the vicinity may occur. Trimming or felling trees in close proximity to power lines must only be carried out by professional arborists who have had specific training and are qualified to work near power lines.

This information is brought to you by Nelson Electricity who owns and operates the electricity distribution network in Nelson City and supplying approximately 9,200 consumers in what is mainly an urban area. For further details and information on professionally qualified arborists used and recommended by Nelson Electricity please contact: Phone: 03 546 9256 Website: www.nel.co.nz

Local Legend: Trevor James

We are extremely lucky to have Trevor as such a long-time mentor. He has contributed significantly to two young people’s lives and continues to. He is also very humble. Thank you, Trevorwe appreciate everything you do.

Big Brothers Big Sisters of Nelson-Tasman

Nelson Tasman ‘can’t afford’ two-council status quo

Time to advocate strongly to maintain our Māori Ward councillor without central government interference.

Myra and Peter Millward

You could combine the debt levels while you’re at it too…

Kyle Hedley

I am opposed to it, either Richmond or Nelson will miss out if we do this neither council live within our means, rates go up every year as the council wastes our money and then up goes our rates to cover their mistakes.

Sylvia Stephenos

Makes sense in the long run.

Vanessa Andrews

Toll road ‘not acceptable’ for bypass

I don’t know the actual cost, but if public transport was free a lot of people would use it, surely they would save on road maintenance and new roads?

Mark Shuttleworth

The solution is not a bypass. The issue is all the growth down Lower Queen Street with the residential and industrial subdivisions. The infrastructure has not been upgraded to cope. Bypassing Richmond is not the problem. Maybe a big roundabout, instead of the traffic lights, that links up with Beach Road also will help traffic flow. Even just getting rid of the red arrow for turning right would help, especially outside of peak time.

Sandie Sixtus

I’d be asking why it costs so much to begin with. How can it cost 100 million per km? What’s the break down costing?

Muzz Clunie

Toll Roads are being phased out in the EU because too many cars and trucks use alternative secondary roads to avoid the tolls. New Zealand living in the 1980’s. A light raíl line from the northern end of Nelson to Richmond would be a better idea.

Graeme Shepherd

If they going to start toll roads like other

countries they need to drop the amount of tax they charge on every litre of petrol to the level other countries charge.

Allan Archer

How is a motorway bypassing Hope going to fix the traffic congestion between Nelson and Richmond?

Mandi Halliday

A toll would be well worth paying to get this benefit.

Kay Peterson

Put a flyover at Richmond lights.

Jan-marie Smith

How about a bypass in Motueka first. We’ve been waiting for decades.

Lindsay Thompson

Who will use it if tolled?

Matthew D’Herville

My understanding is that evidence shows that building another road doesn’t ease congestion in the long term.

Sarah Whittle

Seems pointless, that’s not even the area causing the congestion.

Tania Jones

Road user charges should cover all of the roadworks nationwide. The government is collecting enough to build a motorway the length of the country.

Spindle Ellis

I still don’t understand why it’s not called the Richmond bypass. Seems like a weirdly conceived idea. Honestly can’t see how it will ease congestion. It’s feels like we’ll just have two busy roads 50 yards apart.

Neil Richard

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Stacey Holmes

Makes total sense you are doing this, Ben Cooper.

Hayden Stevenson

This is a great initiative Ben, I wish you and your company every success.

Lorraine Klenner

This is such an amazing initiative. I hope you’re around when I want to sell my whare. I’ve been dealing with self-centered, egotistical agents who you can clearly see that they do not have your best interest at heart and only see you as a number and will use whatever tactics to to ‘get the sale’. Ka rawe!

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No fees for patient pets

So tricky with rules when renting, otherwise I would certainly be adopting! Yasmeen Maria

Unfortunately barely any property rentals allow pets. Animal dumping is and will start to rise.

Jess Ball

Aww that’s sad hope they all find loving homes.

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Hon Dr Nick Smith

BLACK CAPS RETURNING TO SAXTON OVAL

The announcement by New Zealand Cricket today that Saxton Oval will host international cricket again this summer is great for the region. There has been a bit of drama but we have secured the Black Caps vs Sri Lanka T20 on Jan 2nd and White Ferns vs Sri Lanka on 7th and 9th March ODI.

There is intense competition between NZ’s 16 cities to host such games. It’s hard against cities like Auckland, Wellington and Christchurch that have bigger populations, facilities and budgets. We had no international games at Saxton Oval for the five years prior to last season. The games last summer were a great success with 6000 spectators and economic benefits to the region of $2.5 million. These games last year were only saved by some fast footwork. The problem was a ban on alcohol advertising that was put into the Saxton Management Plan in 2021 at the last moment without consultation. It is the only cricket ground in the country to have the ban. It was very messy when the Nelson Council, just six weeks prior to last year’s game, voted against granting an exemption. The decision was thankfully reversed a week later.

Nelson Cricket wrote to me earlier this year saying they could not cope with this level of uncertainty for future events. You cannot rearrange venues, accommodation, broadcasting and travel for international teams at a few weeks notice. The joint Councils agreed to revise the policy, we publicly notified the proposed change and received 150 submissions with over 80% in favour. We voted 16-5 to make the change last week.

I’ll have the quail. They would look good running around the house and orchard.

Dennis Batchelar

Review: Finding Nemo Jnr

What a fabulous review and so well deserved - our daughter loved the opening show being part of fish tank friends - get your tickets today!

Karina Tomlin

I was super impressed watching today! Such a professional look to it all and the teen directors deserve a shout out. Great job team.

Charlotte Bidlake

Great show! Get along and see it if you haven’t already got tickets!

Andrea Breton

Saxton Oval is a spectacular cricket ground that Nelson and Tasman ratepayers have spent millions on developing and maintaining to international standards. The games are great family events. The alcohol advertising is minimal and cause little harm. The players help inspire a new generation of sportspeople.

These are tough times and we need to be hungry for every event for the region.

My thanks to Nelson, Central Districts and NZ Cricket for their patience and the opportunity to showcase our wonderful region.

Nick Smith

MAYOR OF NELSON

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Risi Pouri-Lane graduated from the New Zealand Women's Development team into the Black Ferns Sevens in 2018. The former touch and judo representative hails from Motueka where she started playing rugby as a 10-yearold. In 2018 Pouri-Lane was called into the Sevens squad for the Commonwealth Games and sat on the bench during the dramatic gold medal match. Months later she captained the New Zealand Youth Olympic team to a gold medal win in Buenos Aires. She was part of the Olympic gold medal-winning side at the Tokyo 2020 Olympic Games.

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A player of the tournament performance at the National Sevens in 2017 saw Andrew Knewstubb catch the attention of national selectors. The young landscaper from Tasman was brought into the Sevens camp and went on to play at eight of the ten tournaments that year. Knewstubb was part of the Sevens team to win Commonwealth Games gold and the Sevens World Cup in 2018 as well as silver at the 2020 Tokyo Olympics. An ACL injury has seen Knewstubb sidelined for almost two years as he fought back through several complications to gain selection for the 2024 Olympics.

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Standout young sprinter Shaane Fulton suffered a careerthreatening hip injury which took her out of the sport for two years. She has worked hard with the Cycling New Zealand high performance programme to find her way in the international sport and become an integral part of the Team Sprint combination. Shaane won the national 500TT title and has claimed several national titles. She was part of the New Zealand Team Sprint that set a new national record at the World Championships in 2003.

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Jonelle Price won a bronze. at Rio 2016, was fifth. her efforts Champs rode for Italy (2022) competitive Luhmuhlen based in

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Tone Ng Shiu gained selection the Sevens team after showing for Tasman at National Sevens and debuted only weeks later at the Sevens. The powerful forward solid defender and strong in hand and has developed one of the premier forwards game. In the 2018/2019 Shiu was one of only three that took the field in every (60) and he was named Zealand Rugby Sevens the year. Ng Shiu was side that brought home Tokyo 2020 Olympic Games.

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Price made her Olympic debut at London 2012, where the team bronze. She has also ridden for New Zealand at Olympic Games 2016, where the team was fourth, and Tokyo 2020, where the team fifth. She picked up the moniker "the world's fastest woman" after efforts over a particularly gruelling cross country course at the World Champs in France in 2014, where she placed fourth individually. She also New Zealand at the World Equestrian Games in Tryon (2018) and (2022) where the team won bronze. Jonelle is brave, fast and fiercely competitive and as direct in her personality as she is with her riding. She has won CCI5* events at Badminton (2018) and Luhmuhlen (2018) and Pau (2022) and is regularly on the podium across the grades. She grew up in Motueka and is now in the UK with her husband Tim and two children. She will ride Hiarado at Paris 2024.

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cycliNG-RoAD: WomEN’S RoAD RAcE

rider Niamh Fisher-Black stormed on to the world road scene being awarded best young rider on the UCI Women’s World Tour in 2021. Fisher-Black New Zealand Road Championship as an under-23 rider in 2020 after Bigla Pro Cycling. Her performances led her to a contract with leading Tour team, SD Worx 2021-2024. Fisher-Black has recorded four wins as a professional including a stage win in Tour de Suisse and podium in Giro d’Italia. known as a brilliant all-round rider with excellent climbing abilities. She U23 title at the World Championships in Australia in 2022, a month after 17th in the road race at the Birmingham 2022 Commonwealth Games.

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cycliNG-TRAck: mEN’S TEAm pURSUiT, mADiSoN, omNiUm

Keegan Hornblow was introduced to road cycling from 12 years of age, but was encouraged to the track, making the team for the junior worlds in 2019. This team included fellow Nelsonian Finn Fisher-Black, Laurence Pithie and Ally Wollaston. With Covid forcing a hiatus with NZ teams to the junior worlds, Hornblow focussed back on the road, joining Black Spoke in 2022-23, with a stage win in the NZ Cycle Classic and podiums in the Oceania time trial, National U23 time trial among some solid performances. Keegan came into the NZ track Nations Cup team in Cairo and continues to press his cause in the Team Pursuit as one of the most improved riders in the programme. mEN selection into a strong at the 2017 debuted the Wellington forward is a strong with ball developed into forwards in the 2018/2019 season, Ng three players every match named the New Sevens player of part of the home silver at the Games.

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NBS Nelson City Brass has taken out second place in the A Grade section of the National Band Competition – a historic placing for the band. The event, which took place on Saturday night in Auckland, saw the band compete against top bands from around the country and overseas, including bands from Japan, Hong Kong, Australia, and Tonga.

While Wellington Brass came out on top, the Nelson band excelled in many of the individual sections of the competition, gaining an aggregate score that put them into second place for the first time.

In the own choice section, the band came third behind Wellington Brass and North Shore Brass. In the set test piece and sacred item competition, the band came second behind Wellington

Brass. They also came third in the A Grade street march.

Individual band members also shined at the competition, with Mike Ford and Kay MacKenzie picking up awards.

Band conductor Nigel Weeks says the band had a “great build-up” to the competition and right from the first performance he “felt this was going to be a special time for the band”.

“We have wonderful soloists

who all clicked, and the band was really relaxed on stage with a great combination of experienced and younger players. It was a real team effort.

“The music was extremely difficult to play but the end result has been amazingthe band’s greatest result to date!”

Nelson City Brass was established in 1857 and is one of the oldest brass bands in New Zealand.

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NBS Nelson City Brass came second in the A Grade section of the National Band Competition in Auckland at the weekend. Photo: Supplied.

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The team at Bkinky Adult Boutique's invite the public to an exclusive evening of fun and indulgence at Ladies' Night on July 31. Kicking things off at 6:30pm, owner Kathy Kathy Hemi says the special event promises a night of discounted shopping, delightful nibbles, and exciting giveaways, making it the perfect opportunity to treat yourself and explore their luxurious offerings. “At Bkinky Adult Boutique, we believe in empowering women to embrace their desires and feel confident in their sensuality. Our boutique offers a carefully curated selection of high-quality products designed to enhance your intimate experiences. Whether you’re looking for something playful, elegant, or adventurous, our friendly and knowledgeable staff are here to guide you.” Don’t miss out on this fantastic evening! Join Kathy and the team at Bkinky Ladies' Night for an unforgettable experience filled with laughter, camaraderie, and fabulous finds. Mark your calendars and prepare to be pampered!

LJ opened Point Six Hair in 2016 and hasn’t looked back. LJ and her team, Leanne and Anna, are

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Nestled in the heart of Nelson’s CBD, Revive Fitness is a boutique Reformer Pilates studio dedicated to movement. Tucked away on the second floor of Miki D’s gym facility, owner Serena Hobson says the high ceilings, natural light and airy feel creates a

calm oasis to escape the hustle of life. Revive’s experienced, friendly and knowledgeable instructors offer group fitness classes and personalised private sessions to support the needs of each client. Reformer Pilates offers many wonderful benefits including enhancements in muscular endurance, core stability, flexibility, coordination and balance, all of

which lead to daily life improvements like better posture, injury recovery and relief from chronic pain. Sessions at Revive are suitable for all levels. Beginner, intermediate and advanced classes are on offer seven days a week. With an affordable $40 introductory offer for 4 classes, concession passes and membership options available to suit your schedule

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Restore your confidence and your smile with Wilson Denture Design. Located at 82 Waimea Road, the locally owned and operated denture clinic is run by brothers Majd and Nibras Issa, NZ registered Dental Technicians with over 10 years of industry experience. “Your smile is our passion. We understand each patient is unique and strive to find the treatment that best fits you by handcrafting all of our dentures to ensure the highest quality at an affordable price,” says Nibras. Affordability and quality are paramount. “We offer a range of prices to suit everyone, ensuring the best quality,” Nibras adds. Committed to ongoing learning, they embrace new technologies to continually innovate and provide the best for their patients. Wilson Denture Design offers free, no-obligation consultations. “We sit down with you to understand your dental history and find the right solution,” says Nibras. Their services include full and partial dentures, relining, repairs, and cleaning, using durable materials for natural, confident smiles.

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Get up and moving in 2024 at Zumba with Renata! “People come to my classes for a variety of different reasons,” says Zumba instructor Renata Harper, who is originally from Brazil where dancing was a part of her daily life. “People do Zumba for fitness, for cardio, to lose some weight or because they just love dancing; it’s a happy hour for them! It’s also good for memory and brings out your endorphins! Zumba is a great way to build up your fitness as you can go at your own pace. Zumba is 80 percent Latin songs and involves a range of different beats and rhythms within my one-hour classes on Tuesday and Friday mornings at 9:30am at the Trafalgar Street Hall, and on Wednesday evenings at 6pm at the Hampden Street Hall. The cost for classes is $10 (casual), concession tickets (10 classes) are $80, students $7, and under 12’s are free! I came to New Zealand in 2001 with my Kiwi husband. In 2012 my friend said ‘hey, have you been to Zumba? There’s some classes around the corner,’ then I was hooked, and before long I trained as a Zumba Instructor!”

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Located in the heart of the CBD, Little Bird Audiology is Nelson’s locally owned and operated hearing clinic. We offer comprehensive diagnostic and treatment services provided by the most experienced audiologists in the region. This includes speech in noise, and loudness discomfort testing, which we find to be crucial for tailored treatments.

As an independent hearing clinic, we have no financial incentive to recommend a specific hearing aid. We are not part of a chain, and we are not owned by a manufacturer. This allows us to offer unbiased recommendations and services for all major hearing aid brands, driven solely by what is

best for our clients' needs.

If you are looking for a refreshing alternative to the typical sales approach and value honest, expert guidance for your hearing health, contact Helen to schedule an appointment with Jackie or Anita. For more information see our website. www.littlebirdaudiology. co.nz.

Winter is the perfect season to revitalise your skin with laser treatments at Nelson Appearance Medicine. Owner Cheena Windleburn says, as the sun's rays weaken, it becomes an ideal time to undergo these procedures as the cooler months allow you to recover and achieve the best

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Kimi Ora Eco Resort has been catering to the health and wellbeing of locals and traveller's alike for 40 years. Sitting in idyllic surroundings and surrounded by lush native bush, the resort boasts panoramic views and divine chalets offering peace, seclusion, and modern comforts. Resort manager Angelika Mant says, it is even more important these days for people to take time out and have a breather.

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Marist captain celebrates 100th game with a championship win

ANDREW BOARD

Marist have completed a hattrick of championships, beating Moutere 48-3 in the Tasman Trophy women’s final at Trafalgar Park on Saturday.

The win capped off a memorable afternoon for the team’s captain Manaia Ashley Ulutupu, who opened the scoring in what was also her 100th game for the club.

“The hundredth had to be the final. I actually felt the pressure, but I had the right team to finish it with,” she said after full time.

Marist have been the dominant club side for most of the season, losing just once, and it didn’t take long for it to get going again on Saturday.

Ulutupu drove over the line to score a try in the 12th minute on the back of a tight-head scrum for the hosts.

While Marist’s first try could be put down to its forward pack, the backs showed their skills to link up nicely before winger Iva Sauira side-stepped her way over

in the right-hand corner for the team’s second try of the day. Marist scored two more tries in the first half, the first to first-five-

eight Staci Kohe and the second to prop Kolotita Lupeituu.

A penalty goal to each side in the middle of those tries saw Marist

take a 29-3 lead heading into halftime.

Marist halfback Lucy Mahuika was a standout for the champions.

She worked the team around the pitch expertly, dropping boxkicks into gaps and was always a threat around the ruck.

So, when she opened the scoring in the second half, it was good reward for her effort and put any thought of a Moutere comeback to rest.

Two further tries to Shevaun Collier and Lesieli Taufa pushed the final scoreline to 48-3 before celebrations began for Marist. Ulutupu says she was proud of her side’s performance.

“I’m proud and I’m honoured. Honoured to be with this team. When we first built this up with a few friends, this was our goal, to win, but to do so by building culture and building family. We are more than just a team. “Most of us are mums so we love showing the younger ones that are coming up just the right way. Just show them humble beginnings and building friendships inside the team and outside of rugby.”

Big win ahead of Olympic debut

JACK MALCOLM

Soon-to-be Olympic cyclist Niamh Fisher-Black is in the perfect place to capitalise as she works towards the Paris games.

The 23-year-old won the third stage of the Giro d’Italia Women’s tour of Italy and earned third place on the podium of the points classification alongside her SD Worx teammate, Lotte Kopecky, who won.

“I was feeling [I] was in a good position, and I knew I needed to find the right moment,” Niamh said in a postrace interview.

Having finished 10th in the general classification standings after eight stages, the result will be a boost of confidence ahead of the winner-takes-all format of the Olympics.

The former U23 road race World Champion has been racking up impressive results all season, with win-

Niamh Fisher-Black celebrates as she crosses the line in first place in the third stage of the Giro

having won by six seconds on the gruelling stage.

ning the Giro d’Italia stage the highlight to date.

The result sees her in the mix as a medal hopeful, with the Olympic road race seeing a similar course and just one race to decide it all.

Niamh’s win came on a 113km course with 1100 metres of ascent, while the Paris course will see her tackle 158km of racing and 1700 metres of ascent.

Having been her team’s lead

rider in the 2023 edition of the Giro d’Italia, Niamh has been methodically working her way up the rankings.

In 2022, she won the U23 World Championship after paying her own way to compete in the event when Cycling New Zealand could not meet the costs.

Niamh will be in action on 5 August, with racing starting from midnight and broadcast live on Sky Sport.

Marist captain Manaia Ashley Ulutupu with the Tasman Trophy after her side beat Moutere at Trafalgar Park today. Photo: Evan Barnes/Shuttersport.

A home draw for Nelson Suburbs’ against Selwyn United on Sunday has maintained their fourth place on the Mainland Southern League table. Goals from captain Alex Ridsale, Lennon Whewell and two from Trevin Myers (pictured) weren’t quite enough to bring home their seventh win of the season, with Selwyn also netting four goals, two of which were penalties. Suburbs will now meet Universities of Canterbury AFC at their Saxton’s home turf on Sunday. Photo: Chris Symes/Shuttersport.

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Age-grade basketball legacy in the making

Nelson’s age-grade basketballers have won back-to-back National Championships.

After winning the U17 title last year, the team travelled up to Wellington last week to repeat the feat in the U18 nationals.

But, with a significant number of players from last year’s squad ineligible due to their age, it was essentially a brand-new team that took the court for Nelson.

Led by Hayden Jones, who was one of the members of both U17 and U18 teams, Nelson went undefeated through the competition before smashing Manawatu 11266 in the final to clinch the title.

Having trailed 27-17 at the first quarter break, the team came back in the next three to take a 15 point lead into halftime before running away with the game. With 33 points in the final, Hayden was also named the tournament MVP as well as in the allstar five tournament team alongside James Matthews, the only other player in both U17 and U18 teams.

The pair have just returned from making history with New Zea-

land’s U17 Team in Turkey with the highest finish in an agegrade World Cup by making the semi-finals before losing to Team USA.

And it was a trip from hell to get back home in time to play, with delays meaning they arrived in Wellington just 70 minutes before they took the court for the team’s first game.

Storming through the competi tion, Hayden top scored for his team in four of the six games where he took the court, with James close behind.

The duo have been a driving force in creating a legacy for Nelson age-grade basketball in recent years, with a wealth of success for both their region and their school’s.

They’ve also seen more active involvement with the Giants this season, with Hayden getting considerable minutes while also rewriting the record books as the team’s youngest starter earlier this season.

But basketball is a team game, and it was a well-rounded performance from the Phill Jones coached U18 side.

The team’s highest score came

in pool play, where they coasted past North Otago 131-73 win as Akito Collins top scored with 27 points with seven players in double digit points.

Their closest game was against Tauranga in an 107-86 win with 28 points to James, 22 to Hayden and 21 from Jerome Sinclair.

Coach Phill Jones says he and assistant coach Huw Beynon were confident they were going to be

a challenger for the title ahead of the competition.

“It was probably a surprising aspect for me how comfortably we won most of our games.

“We had input from everyone, all 12 [players]. Hayden and James are the two anchors of the team, but they were really well supported by everyone else.”

While the team may spread out as they travel to university, with

several players like Hayden and James, who is still in year 12, expected to pick up scholarships to America, the team still has more chances to etch their names further into the history books with one final age-grade competition. The U20 nationals are the last age group tournament available to young basketball players in New Zealand and there’s a chance the Nelson team can reconvene their U17 players back into the squad to make a formidable side.

There’s even a chance Hayden, who is in year 13 this year, can play; with the American college season starting after the tournament.

While Phill hasn’t really thought about what his role with the team may be moving forward, having spent all his annual leave travelling to tournaments around the country this year, he says he will take some time over summer to think about it.

He wanted to thank the team’s sponsors for their support, as well as team manager Meg Matthews, who he says is a driving force for the team’s strong performances on the court with her work behind the scenes.

JACK MALCOLM

Hayden Jones was named the U17 National Championships MVP after leading Nelson to back-to-back titles. Photo: Basketball New Zealand.

Gymnasts shine as local competition in doubt

JACK MALCOLM

The future of the Top of the South Gymnastics competition is in doubt after organisers cannot get a stadium for 2025.

With around 80 locals in the mix alongside over 550 gymnasts from around the country, the event is just one of three on the national calendar to be held in a stadium.

This year’s event director, Helen Houghton, says it’s her last year organising the event after a decade-and-a-half of involvement.

“It’s a long-established competition and known to be very friendly and very hospitable.

“We can’t get a stadium for next year; we haven’t got a booking.”

This year’s competition was held at the Trafalgar Centre, running from Friday to Sunday.

Helen says preparations for each year’s event start the moment the tournament ends, with things ramping up as it gets closer.

“I have a timeline for a whole year. You do a little bit getting sorted and organised and it’s really quite involved for two months.

“We’re very thankful for Blenhiem’s gymnastic club, who lend us two 20-foot containers of gear and matting to come over, it’s a big undertaking.”

And the competition attracts some top talent, with 10 of the country’s top 11 judges in attendance.

The highest performing locals were Nina Usui and Ashlee Red-

decliffe, who came away first and second in the step 9 all-round apparatus finals.

Nina, with 45.05 points, finished in first while also taking the top spot in uneven bars, while Ash-

lee settled for second by winning the vault and floor.

In the all-around competition, Nina finished third with 44.685 points and Ashlee came in just behind on 44.066.

Sporting Snippets

Rugby

Premier men final: Kahurangi 20 - Central 12. Premier women final: Marist 48 - Moutere 3. Second division semi-finals: Wanderers 28 - Huia 17; Stoke 39Waimea OB 24.

Football

Nelson Pine Premier Men: FC Nelson Karenni 3 - Nelson Suburbs SPL Reserves 1; Motueka 0Smith & Sons Richmond 2; Golden Bay Mountain Goats 1 - FC Nelson 1. Nelson Pine Premier Women: Hothouse Creative Richmond Foxes 7 - Mapua Cougars 1; Get Cars FC Nelson Diamonds 0 - Motueka Angels 3; Golden Bay Shield Maidens 2 - Sprig & Fern Tahuna Breakers 1. Nelson Suburbs SwansNelson Suburbs SPL Reserves postponed.

Nina Usui in control as she tackles the balance beam at what may be the Top of the South Gymnastics competition’s last edition after they couldn’t secure a venue for 2025. Photo: Jack Malcolm.

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Community Notices

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MONDAY

MAHJONG Mon, 12.30-3.30pm, Waimea Club. Everybody welcome. Ph: Joyce 0274049399.

PHILOSOPHY GROUP Meet 2nd & 4th Mon of the month, 10am. S.O.S Coffee House, 42 Rutherford St. All welcome. TXT Zoe 0279741758.

SCRABBLE CLUB meet Wed, 7pm, Nelson City Club 1 Kinzet Terrace. Ph: Tony 035451159 or Genie: 0212141270. All ages welcome.

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YOGA for people who have or have had cancer. Mon Afternoons, and Tues Evenings. Reg info@cancernelson.org.nz or Ph: 035391137.

HAVEN QUILTERS Friendly group meets every Mon, 9.30am in Nelson. Bring hand or machine work. More info Ph: Lesley 0272954986. $5 per session.

SURVIVOR & THRIVERS GROUP. If you have or have had cancer or supported someone else, come and connect. Register: info@cancernelson.org.nz or Ph: 035391137.

WOULD YOU LIKE A BIKE? Bike Hub Nelson accepts donations of good used bikes, fixes them up and gives them away for a small koha. 142 Saxton Rd. Mon, 5.30-7pm. For other opening times and a map e: bikehubnelson@gmail.com.

OSTEOACTIVE, exercise class for participants with osteoarthritis. Mon, 10am, Holy Trinity Hall, 27 Dorset St, Richmond. Seated and Standing exercises. Exercise tips for osteoarthritis self managemebt. Ph: Nicola 0210788609. Cost Koha $5-$8.

TUESDAY

NELSON 50+ WALKING GROUP, Tues, 23 Jul. Marsden to Ngawhatu. Meet on the Ridgeway behind Isel Park at 9.45am. BYO lunch. Contact Gwen 0221638714.

BACKGAMMON NELSON every 2nd Tues, The Free House, 95 Collingwood St, Nelson. All welcome. Ph: Tony 0220130384.

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 non-members.

STOKE CENTRAL COMBINED PROBUS welcomes new members. Meet 4th Tues of the month, 10am. Stoke Methodist Church Hall, 94 Neale Ave. Interesting speakers, outings, and lunches. Ph: Harold 035449931.

CHESS: The Art of Creativity, Tues, 3.30- 4.30pm, Victory Community Centre. Master the basics & strategies at this weekly course. Suitable for primary and intermediate school players. 1st class 50% off! Reg: e: ramiroriachi@gmail.com. COST: $12 a session or $80 a term.

SIT AND BE FIT Tues, 11-11.45am. Victory Community Centre. Enjoy exercising sitting down. Keep your heart healthy with low-impact activity while listening to some great music! A fantastic way to make friends and meet new people. COST: $4.

WEDNESDAY

EHLERS-DANLOS SYNDROMES Coffee meeting, Wed, 24 Jul, 1pm, Tern Café couches.

LA LECHE LEAGUE NELSON Last Wed of the month 9.30-11.30am. Richmond Plunket, Oxford St. All welcome. Support and info also available by Ph/txt: Ruth 0272433469.

ISEL LADIES PROBUS CLUB Welcome to our friendly club, 4th Wed of the month, 10am. Baptist Church, Stoke (also coffee, lunch & book groups). Ph: Gill 035472134 or Sue 035486062.

SING YOURSELF WELL – Wed, 10 -11am. Age Concern Nelson Tasman Nelson Office. 18 Bridge St, Nelson. A fun and relaxed singing group where the focus is on wellbeing. You don’t need to be a great singer to join. Ph: Marnie 035447624 ext 5. $3 per session. NELSON RSA members and visitors please feel welcome to join our weekly social every Wed, 4-6pm. Greenmeadows Centre, Cnr Songer St and Main Rd Stoke.

THURSDAY

WEEKLY PERSONAL GROWTH GROUP FOR WOMEN, Starts Thurs, 18 Jul, 10-12.30pm. Discover ways to live your life with more authenticity and spontaneity. Psychodrama will be used to explore relevant themes. Runs for 6 weeks, 18,25 Jul, 1,8,15,22 Aug. To enrol e: awatersong@gmail.com or Ph: 0272765992.

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.

WAIMEA COMBINED FRIENDSHIP GROUP Meet 3rd Thurs of the month, 9.45am, Hope Church, Ranzau Rd. For Friendship, Fellowship & Learning. Ph: Denise 027765000 or Rosalie 0272491080.

FRIDAY

SUPER SENIORS: Fri, 19 July, 10.30-12.30pm, All Saints foyer, 30 Vanguard St. Hot tea & Coffee. Soup & Rolls. A warm welcome.

TOPIC OF INTEREST: Woodturning with Bob Barrett. Suggested koha $10 covers M.tea and Lunch (provided). Gold coin if just M.tea and Speaker. Ph: 548-2601 (Gillian or Lynley).

WAIMEA LADIES FRIENDSHIP CLUB 3rd Fri monthly, 9.45am, Richmond Church of Christ. Welcomes new members. Interesting speakers, morning tea, dining out, outings. Ph: Bev 035441469.

SATURDAY/SUNDAY

NELSON DANCE ALONG, Sat, 27 Jul, 7.30-1pm, Richmond Town Hall. Plate for Supper, Music: by Warren Fenenor, Cost $6pp. Everyone Welcome. Ph: Rosalie Winter 035380133.

SARAU WINTER SALE WEEKEND, 27-28 Jul, 113pm. Your chance to choose a new wardrobe, enough books for a year and of course soup, or coffee. This year we also have a section with fabrics, yarn and plants.

SPIRITUAL KEYS FOR OVERCOMING FEAR: Sun, 28 Jul, 3pm, Nightingale Library Meeting Room. Get fresh insights and proven spiritual techniques that can help you overcome fear and anxiety. Join us for a lively spiritual discussion. Eckankar.nz. Ph: 0211882036

COFFEE AND CHAT GROUP supporting people with Cardiovascular problems. Meet 3rd Sat each month, 10.30-noon. The Honest Lawyer. Ph: Lynne 0272603485.

SUNDAY WORSHIP, 10am, Nelson Tasman Methodist Parish Church, 94 Neale Ave. Service followed by morning tea. All welcome.

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

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.

GENERAL

SSEVEN EXHIBITION, until 28 Jul, 9.30-4.30pm, McKee Gallery at the Suter Art Gallery. Enjoy a fabulous array of new paintings and pottery from seven local artists.

ART EXHIBITION. During July, ART CORNER of Nelson Golf Club Cafe, 38 Bolt Rd, A first time solo exhibition by Dawn Martin, a local artist. Her work features a varied display of acrylic paintings. Open to the public daily.

WAIMEA HARRIERS running and walking Club Winter season. Events every Sat. We welcome everyone of all ages and abilities. See website for details.

SEEKING VOLUNTEERS to help support Nelson Hospital. Social opportunity for people to donate their time to a 3-4 hr shift during the week in a variety of roles. You’ll be supporting patients, visitors, whānau and staff while receiving sense of purpose, enjoyment and belonging to a group. Visit www.nmdhb.govt.nz and search ‘volunteering with us’.

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.

U3A – Interest groups and social activities for the over-55s. From quiz mornings to walking groups, digital photography to wine appreciation. Find likeminded inquisitive people who share your interests. www.u3anelson.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. Reg Ph: 035391137 or e: info@cancernelson.org.nz.

VOLUNTEERS NEEDED for our day programmes for the elderly. Serve refreshments, join in singing, games, chat or assist on vans. Ph: Maaike 032655224, e: maaikef@psusi.org.nz.

FREE FITNESS FRIDAYS – PT in the Park. Bringing communities together for fun and fitness. Free fitness with your neighbours, family, and friends in a local park near you. Become active in our local parks. e: nicola@bfit4ever.nz for dates and park locations or look on Facebook Bfit4everNZ.

RUTHERFORD ROTARY. New members welcome. Ph: 0211475357.

COMMUNITY SUPPORT GROUPS are available in Richmond and Nelson each month for people who have ME/CFS(Chronic Fatigue Syndrome),FM(Fibromyalgia),POTS or Long COVID. Ph: CCI Support 0800224787 or e: nelson@ccisupport. org.nz for info.