Pool lane hire fees ‘unsustainable’
MAX FRETHEY Local Democracy Reporter
The future of one of Nelson’s largest swim clubs is looking uncertain as the “astronomical” price of hiring lanes at the city’s pub-
lic pools are putting pressure on swimmers.
During winter, the Nelson South Swim Club moves from its summer home of Hampden Street Pool to the indoor Riverside Pool.
Lane hire at Riverside climbed to $40.10 per lane, per hour, this year, though pool manager CLM (Community Leisure Management) has given the club a discounted rate of $38 – last year’s fee. Despite the discount, the club believes they’re some of the high-
est lane hire fees in the country.
Coach Glen Findlay says cost is an obstacle and has already resulted in about 20 kids dropping out of the club.
“It’s a big barrier to enter and it’s increasingly hard to retain,” he says. “We think there’s incredible opportunities for swimming in this region, and we’re just at a crossroads as to whether that’s going to happen or not based on
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“Leaving, for the freedom, getting into the workplace and not being told what to do.”
“Year 9 camp at Lake Rotoiti, we walked to the top of Mount Robert and we built snow huts.”
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cost factors.”
Glen describes the club’s provincial swimming programmes as one of the best in the country, with some swimmers achieving scholarships at American universities and others joining national teams.
“To house that programme over the winter period, the costs are astronomical… We don’t want any special treatment. We just want what we believe would be a fair rate,” he says. “The noises from council seem to have been positive, but the proof will be in the pudding.”
The swim club submitted to Nelson City Council’s longterm plan requesting that Riverside’s lane hire was halved to bring the city in line with other
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While the club’s request wasn’t granted, the council has undertaken an 18-month review of the pool’s prices which is due to be presented to elected members in December.
Club chair Symon Claridge hopes that the fees will be halved as the current price is “unsustainable”
“These kids swim half a dozen times a week, so you can see how these charges add up for competitive swimming,” he says.
The club’s winter programme costs $45,000 for hiring lanes across primarily Riverside Pool, as well as some additional sessions at the Richmond Aquatic Centre.
Symon adds that swimming, in addition to being a healthy exercise for children, also has
mental health, self-confidence, organisational, and social benefits.
“It’s just really sad to me that… it’s not prioritized, because they’re children,” he says.
“That [cost] is generally falling back on families to pay, and kids’ sport is becoming elitist.”
Nelson City Council’s group manager community services, Andrew White, says the organisation is “continually working” to balance rising costs of services and affordability for the community.
He adds that the CLM’s discounted rate for the Nelson South Swim Club, which expires in December, aimed to help manage costs for the club.
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Nelson South Swim Club coach Glen Findlay says the high cost of hiring lanes is a barrier to people looking to take up swimming. Photo: Max Frethey.
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Chains up, car wash on the way
KATE RUSSELL
An empty lot in Tāhunanui at the corner of Bisley Ave and Tāhunanui Drive/SH6 has now been blocked off by chains after motorists were using it as a shortcut. The chains were installed at the Bisley Ave entrance by the property owner last Wednesday after local businesses expressed concern about people driving through it to avoid the nearby traffic lights – resulting in the death of a dog and a person almost being hit late
last month.
Davina Janssen from the nearby Tāhunanui Pharmacy says she is pleased with the outcome, after watching numerous vehicles cutting across the site in recent weeks.
“If it’s going to work, that’s great. We are thankful they responded.”
It has been confirmed that ‘The Wash Club’ will be opening on the site sometime in 2025.
The Hamilton-based company describes itself as “New Zealand’s largest, fastest and most advanced wash park” with 90
per cent of its water being recycled and the remaining 10 per cent being treated and sent to waste.
A spokesperson told Nelson Weekly that they don’t have a firm timeframe on when they will develop the site.
“It takes a huge investment and a considerable amount of time to develop, but will be well worth the wait. We are super excited to share what we do with Nelson.”
They aim to keep Nelsonians up-to-date when they know a more definitive timeline.
Building homes, communities and hope
For nearly three decades, Habitat for Humanity Nelson has been dedicated to providing Kiwi families with the chance to own a decent, affordable home. With a firm belief that every New Zealander deserves a safe place to live, General Manager Katrina Bach says Habitat’s Progressive Home Ownership program has become a beacon of hope, offering a rent-to-buy pathway that helps families achieve stability and self-reliance. This year marks a major milestone for the team, says Katrina. “Habitat for Humanity Nelson has successfully completed 50 homes in the past 28 years. This remarkable achievement wouldn’t have been possible without the support of the community and the generosity of those who donate and shop at the ReStores in Nelson and Motueka.” The Tahunanui ReStore is more than just an op shop. Here, shoppers find quality secondhand items, enjoy a welcoming café nook, and connect with a dedicated community of volunteers. Proceeds from these stores go directly toward Habitat’s mission of building affordable housing, transforming lives, and strengthening the community. For those with larger items to donate, Habitat offers a collection service, and delivery is also available for
a small fee. Katrina shares a heartfelt thanks with the community, “To our dedicated donors, thank you for giving so generously. Every piece of clothing, book, or household item you pass on helps generate funds for our housing projects and directly contributes to safe, affordable housing in our local community.”
For loyal shoppers, their purchases are more than just great deals - they’re an investment in the future of Nelson. “When you shop with us, you’re not only finding unique items but also helping us build homes for families in need. Your support provides stability, safety, and hope.” Habitat for Humanity Nelson invites everyone to join their mission, with volunteer opportunities to match diverse interests, from DIY to clothing management. Volunteers find purpose and joy in helping to create brighter futures for others while working in a supportive environment. Together, the Nelson community and Habitat for Humanity have created “50 new beginnings” and look forward to building many more. Every donation, purchase, and volunteer hour make a difference, offering hope and transforming lives—one home at a time.
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Nelson Restore Volunteers: Adair Ashton, Janice Mackintosh, Rita Lee, Margaret Newlands, Jim Bishop. Supplied
Bisley Ave entrance to the site last Wednesday. Photo: Kate Russell.
Tuatara return to ‘ancestral home’
GORDON PREECE
More than 50 tuatara have been released at the Brook Waimārama Sanctuary, the first mainland translocation of the reptile in the Top of the
“Bringing this precious taonga to the sanctuary represents a significant milestone in the conservation effort, not only in Whakatū [Nelson] but in New Zealand,” Ngāti Koata Trust Pou Whakahaere (general manager) Turi Hippolite says.
Around 100 people attended the ceremony for the release of the 56 “ living fossils”, including representatives of local iwi Ngāti Koata, who act as the gatekeepers of the iconic species that originated or descended from Takapourewa (Stephens Island) in the Marlborough Sounds.
Turi says it was an honour to witness the return of the taonga tuatara to their ancestral home in Te Tauihu
(the top of the South Island).
“This reintroduction strengthens Ngāti Koata’s role as kaitiaki of the Takapourewa tuatara, connecting us deeply to our tūpuna, the land, and its unique species,” he says.
“We hope our mokopuna will continue this legacy, caring for and learning from these living treasures as they thrive.”
Sanctuary chairman Chris Hawkes says the $100,000 state-of-the-art mouse-proof fence which surrounds a 3.7-hectare exclosure within the sanctuary’s 690 hectares sanctioned the tuatara release after mice had been undetected in the area since February. Donations from various parties supported the sanctuary’s preparations for the tuatara, and the sanctuary secured a DOC permit for their translocations almost a year after an application was made. The juvenile to mature tuatara were sourced from Wellington Zoo, Massey University’s Wildbase Hospital, Waikanae’s Ngā Manu Nature
Reserve, Palmerston North’s Central Energy Trust Wildbase Recovery, Franz Josef’s West Coast Wildlife Centre, and Natureland Wildlife Trust.
Upon their arrival at the sanctuary, they were released into predrilled burrows in the upper, middle and lower sections of the sanctuary as the larger tuatara are carnivorous and will eat their young.
Chris says the tuatara release was also a prelude for the restoration of the sanctuary’s ecosystem with plans to establish a breeding population and a centre for tuatara research.
“I understand it will take many years to know if our breeding programme has been successful but if we can establish that and look outside the mouse-proof fence to transfer tuatara later, we’ll certainly have a legacy at our sanctuary,” he says.
Sanctuary ecologist Robert Schadewinkel says the tuatara will be monitored by non-invasive monthly checks.
Grant brings new waka for Whakatū Marae
Whakatū Marae has a brand-new six-person W6 waka thanks to a $15k grant from New Zealand Community Trust (NZCT). The waka will increase hākinakina (recreation) opportunities and support its expanding waka ama programme for tamariki and rangatahi to engage with their cultural heritage.
“Acquiring a new W6 waka was essential for us to provide regular and accessible waka ama sessions for our local community,”
a Whakatū Marae committee spokesperson says. “This grant from NZCT will enable us to continue offering a culturally significant and physically-engaging activity that aligns with our mission
to enhance the mana and tapu of whānau.”
Waka ama promotes cultural connection, personal growth, and community building. The grant enables Whakatū Marae to enhance its holistic support services alongside existing Whānau Ora programmes, enabling better engagement with rangatahi...
boosting self-confidence and mental health. The programme will also facilitate intergenerational learning, preserving traditional knowledge while supporting community health through regular waka ama participation. Whakatū Marae’s waka ama programme embodies key Māori values, including manaakitanga,
hauora, whanaungatanga, and tū tangata, fostering inclusivity, well-being, belonging, and accountability.
“It’s wonderful to be able to help activate the Whakatū Marae’s community in culturally-relevant ways,” NZCT’s general manager of grants, marketing and communications, Ben Hodges, says.
Gardening tips for November
November is here and it is the optimum time to plant all your favourite summer crops. We have a fabulous range in-store now, including chilli, courgette, cucumbers, pumpkins, squash, tomatoes and more.
Tomatoes have a long growing season so they really need to be in the ground by the end of this month. Soil preparation is an important step. It helps ensure your plants thrive and produce bountiful fruit. Weed thoroughly and dig in plenty of our beautiful fish compost. Our garden mix is perfect for raised beds. Add some additional fish compost for an extra boost.
Tomatoes are a member of the potato family so they also love our dry Potato fertiliser; Nitrogen 15, Phosphorus 10 and Potassium 10. This ratio ensures good leaf growth and excellent health support for flowers and fruit. It is best to sprinkle some onto the soil, digging it in and watering thoroughly before planting. When it comes to tomatoes, there are so many to choose from. Bill and Lesley had lots of fun growing tomatoes last season. Bill grew the beefsteak variety ‘Big Beef’ for the first time and could not stop raving about it. Lesley loves acid free ‘Roma’ and grew a huge crop, freezing them to use right throughout the winter. ‘Roma’ do not need staking and are
determinate so their laterals are not removed. Such an easy-care variety.
We also have ‘Sweet 100’ (cocktail), ‘Moneymaker’, ‘Russian Red’, ‘Early Girl’ to name just a few, plus heritage varieties. Heritage tomatoes are fun to grow and some have magnificent flavour. ‘Black Krim’ has medium sized fruit with dark flesh and a rich taste. ‘Pink Brandywine’ is a very sought-after beefsteak variety and cannot be beaten for flavour. When your tomatoes start to flower, give them a small amount of sulphate of potash, watering it in well. This helps boost flowering and fruit flavour.
Providing good support is one of the most important things, especially if you are planting them in a slightly windy spot. We have tall manuka stakes that are perfect for the job. Use them singly or form a narrow teepee with three of them. They are strong and will last for years.
Christmas is on the horizon. If you have friends and family visiting over the holidays, it is the perfect time to finish any landscaping projects. Come in and check out our fabulous landscape supplies, including gorgeous ‘Salt and Pepper’ chip.
Gardening Column by Bay Landscapes & Garden Centre’s Philippa Foes-Lamb
One of 56 tuatara that were released at the Brook Waimārama Sanctuary last week. Photo: Gordon Preece.
Redundancies lead to business dream
ANNE HARDIE
After being made redundant twice within six months, Sarah Basalaj reckoned it was a pretty clear sign it was time to crank up her sideline business and go for it.
“It was very defeating – twice in six months!”
If you go back a bit further, she has actually been made redundant three times after the Covid-19 pandemic put an end to her hospitality job in 2021.
The trained chef has worked on the other side of the globe in her profession, but after that first redundancy, she decided on a new career path in beauty and cosmetic tattooing.
Sarah has been working on her fledgling business, Pretty ‘n Ink, for some time as she trained and acquired equipment, while working in jobs for wages to pay the bills. One of those jobs was with the award-winning natural health products manufacturer Alaron Products, which laid off more than half of its 250 employees in April due to economic conditions.
She was one of the employees to lose a job after 18 months in her role and she headed back to hospitality, working in a café in Mor-
rison Square.
Six months later, the retail and commercial tenants at Morrison Square had to vacate their premises because the infrastructure needed substantial repairs.
A lack of people around Morrison Square led to Sarah’s second
redundancy in six months and the decision it was time to take the plunge and build her business.
Statistics New Zealand unemployment rate for the September quarter rose to 4.8 per cent nationwide, up from 3.2 per cent
two years ago. In the Top of the South, which includes Marlborough to West Coast, the unemployment rate has been steadily rising to 4.3 per cent this last quarter, compared with 3.8 per cent the previous quarter and 2.4 per cent for the same quarter a
year ago.
In September, the Ministry of Social Development figures had 1,713 people on jobseeker support in Tasman and 1,890 people in Nelson.
“I lost my job and lost my income, but it meant I could have 100 per cent focus on my business,” Sarah says.
It wasn’t easy though and she had to get a credit card to buy equipment and set up a room at home for clients. Success doesn’t happen overnight either and she realises it will take time to build her client base.
“We have a mortgage and it’s high, so I was worried we would not be able to pay the mortgage. It was tough adjusting to pay the bills and my husband picked up a few more hours.”
Many of her workmates made redundant have spent months looking for jobs or have settled for part-time work.
“A lot of people have struggled to find jobs for ages. It’s just difficult at the moment.”
At the same time, she is excited about her business and working for herself, with the flexibility that comes with that. Especially when she knows how hard it is to find a job right now.
Redundancies prompted Sarah Basalaj to follow her business dream. Photo: Anne Hardie.
Bike racks on buses gone
ANNE HARDIE
As many as four times a week, 11-year-old twins Ollie and Connor McGlashen have been taking the bus with their bikes from Richmond to Nelson to ride the hills with their friends, but buses will no longer take them.
Friday was the last day the pair could take the bus with their bikes to Nelson before a nationwide ban was imposed on bike racks on buses, following a safety notice from NZ Transport Agency Waka Kotahi (NZTA).
It came after recent concerns raised by the Bus and Coach Association that on some bus models, front-mounted bike racks loaded with bikes may partially obstruct headlights so that they may not be compliant with road rules.
A NZTA/Waka Kotahi spokesperson says it issued an alert, which recommended public transport authorities check visibility when using bike racks on buses at night. It did not issue the ban though, but rather offered advice to bus operators, as well as possible solutions that could be considered to ensure buses remain compliant.
It insists the legal requirements to use vehicle headlamps only applies during the hours of darkness, so bicycle racks with bicycles on them can remain on the
front of buses while headlamps are not in use.
But bus operators have canned the racks, in the meantime at least, leaving Ollie, Connor and their friends a long bike ride from Nelson hills. The boys’ father, Andrew McGlashen, says the ban came with little warning and will affect a range of people, including kids and older people, taking their bikes to Nelson.
Otherwise, it is a 30km return trip to Nelson which he says is a big add-on for youngsters tackling the mountainbike trail network and the tarseal is tough on their mountainbike tyres.
“It’s just a real shame for the kids. They take their bikes, meet friends and spend all the day mountainbiking. There’s different terrain and different skills. It’s another reason why mountainbik-
ing is going so well in the region.”
He says it also builds other skills for the young riders, such as independence, time management and working out bus routes for themselves.
In Europe, he says, buses have vertical bike racks on the back that seem to work well, though he concedes that might be difficult for heavier electric bikes.
He is just incredulous that the
service was stopped without a timeframe for a solution, especially when the possibility of obstructing headlights would only be a problem at night.
A ban was introduced at night time just a few days prior and then the blanket ban on Friday. “I think it will affect a lot of people. I just hope there’s an option in the future that allows bikes access to buses.”
Nelson City Council group manager infrastructure, Alec Louverdis, says the ban is disappointing and acknowledges it will have a significant impact on the community, but there is also a need for operators to comply with legislation.
He says staff from councils around the country have sought further clarification from NZTA and a working group of council and NZTA representatives will continue discussions to establish clearer guidance on compliance requirements. However, the timeframe for setting the criteria and testing is still unknown and in the meantime, he says, the bike racks on the buses will be disabled so they cannot be used. Like when the boys do a backflip on their bikes, Andrew hopes those making the decisions do a backflip on the bike rack ban and allow people to continue using the racks until there is a better solution.
WUCHA offers fresh, flavorful drinks with a cultural touch
Exciting news for bubble tea lovers in the region - WUCHA, a popular New Zealandowned bubble tea brand, has officially opened its doors at 191 Hardy Street this week. The new store is the latest venture for Phuong Do and Hang Dang, sister-in-laws who have called Nelson home for many years. Known for their passion for sharing their cultural heritage, the duo brings a wealth of experience to the local business scene, having owned and operated several successful businesses in the region.
The new WUCHA store marks their foray into the world of bubble tea as franchise owners, and they’re eager to share the vibrant flavours of this beloved drink. “Bubble tea has been incredibly popular for a while now, and we’re excited to offer it the way it’s meant to be,” says Phuong. “We pride ourselves on using fresh, high-quality ingredients and offering over 50 different drink options, each crafted to be true to its authentic flavor.” To celebrate the launch, the Nelson store is offering a special deal this week: a ‘Buy One, Get One Free’ promotion running on Wednesday, Thursday, and Friday. It’s the perfect opportunity for custom-
ers to try out some of WUCHA’s most popular beverages, from classic milk teas to fruit-infused delights.
The WUCHA Nelson team, from left, co-owner Hang with QiQi, Viet Anh and Sunny have opened their doors and are saying, ‘Let’s Go!’ for their local launch.
WUCHA is a rapidly growing bubble tea brand that first opened its doors in Auckland in 2018. It has since redefined the traditional bubble tea experience in New Zealand by incorporating natural dairy products and fresh, local ingredients, creating a healthier and more mindful approach to the beloved drink. With a focus on sustainability and a commitment to high-quality service, WUCHA has attracted a loyal customer base, with over 10,000 members in their loyalty program and 20,000 followers across social media platforms. “Handmade with love” is the WUCHA mantra, and it’s clear that Phuong and Thien have adopted this philosophy in their new store. Whether you’re a long-time bubble tea fan or a newcomer, WUCHA promises a warm, welcoming experience with drinks crafted from the heart. So, head on over to 191 Hardy Street and discover what makes Wucha a standout in the world of bubble tea!
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Young bike riders Ollie McGlashen, left, Connor McGlashen, Teo Meiborg, Lloyd Materman, Lucy Vincent, and Maddi Harrop used to take the bus regularly to Nelson with their mountainbikes. Photo: Supplied.
Diggin’ dino décor
GORDON PREECE
They’ve been chomping at the bit for another rip-roaring exhibition 485 million years in the making.
Nelson Provincial Museum unleashed its four-month-long Six Extinctions exhibition last week featuring skeletons of some of the most fearsome predators to roam the earth, from saber-toothed tigers to a replica of the largest T-Rex fossil ever discovered.
Chief executive Lucinda Blackley-Jimson says, while she hopes the exhibition won’t turn the museum into a Ben Stiller movie, it will be a jaw-dropping visit for all with a wildlife preservation message to be raptor round the museum-goers fingers.
“It takes us through the five mass extinctions that have happened in world history, so those waves of life forms, dinosaurs being one of them, but also some extraordinarily large creatures that lived before,” she says.
“Then it comes into potentially the sixth mass extinction, which is human-driven… and all those things that really impact on our native wildlife here in New Zealand.
“We know that children are going to find this absolutely engaging and enthralling… and it has a
really important message about what we as human beings are doing to the life forms on the plant, and what we can do about that to stop driving yet another mass extinction event.”
Lucinda says the museum had an animatronic dinosaur exhibition in 2022, but Six Extinctions will
largely be static with 14 prehistoric-themed objects and handson activities for hatchlings.
She says the instalment of the 13-metre-long and four-metrehigh replica of the largest T-Rex skeleton had “caused a few headaches” for the museum staff.
Lucinda says there is evidence
that dinosaurs once roamed Golden Bay following discoveries of their footprints in 2016, and a cast of it is kept in the museum’s collection.
The exhibition will be open until 9 February, 2025 from 10am5pm weekdays and 10am-4.30pm during weekends.
Nelson Provincial Museum chief executive Lucinda BlackleyJimson with an ‘ext-roar-dinary’ saber-toothed tiger exhibit.
Photo: Gordon Preece.
Nelson teen rocks with Pearl Jam
KATE RUSSELL with NZ Herald
Pearl Jam’s final show in Auckland on Sunday will be a night to remember for one young Nelsonian.
Seventeen-year-old Leon Fene-
mor, who recently made headlines in Nelson for becoming the country’s youngest pilot, received a shout-out early in the concert at Mt Smart Stadium when Pearl Jam frontman Eddie Vedder spotted his homemade sign among a sea of fans.
“Eddie, can I play please” read the sign, which had a list of the Pearl Jam songs he knew how to play penned on the other side.
However, at that point, it was “too early in the show to be asking for favours”, Eddie, 59, joked as he read the request aloud to a cheer-
ing audience. But during the encore, Leon’s wish was granted: plucked from the crowd by none other than Eddie himself, the young fan joined the rockers on stage for a rendition of Neil Young’s 1991 classic Rockin’ in the Free World. His image em-
blazoned across the large LED screens flanking the stage, Leon was handed a guitar and launched into the performance of a lifetime alongside the band’s guitarists, Stone Gossard and Mike McCready, and bassist Jeff Ament.
“I’m still buzzing,” Leon told Nelson Weekly on Monday.
Leon says he secured his place at the front of the crowd two hours before the show started.
“I didn’t really expect to get up there…. But it happened and I was just mind blown. They are my favourite band.”
He says it is probably the “first and last time” he’ll play in front of 40,000 people.
“Surprisingly, I didn’t have any nervousness. It was such a view from up there.”
Leon walked off with a pocketful of Eddie’s guitar picks and his tambourine, and, of course, an experience that most fans could only dream of.
“It was cool to see that they are real people, they were just so nice. They really care about their fans.”
Leon says he is now content to go back to his 90’s covers band in Nelson – although, now he’s played with Pearl Jam, he jokes that his bandmates “might need to step it up”.
Leon Fenemor with Eddie Vedder. Photo: Supplied.
‘We
have the right ideas’ – youth want greater say on climate change
As the world grapples with the issue of climate change, intermediate students from Nelson are keen to do their part.
“It is important for kids to learn about climate change because it is our world and we will inherit the decisions that are being made now,” says Freya Goodwin, a Year 8 student at Nelson Intermediate School.
Students from four of the city’s schools – Nelson Intermediate, Nelson College Preparatory, Broadgreen Intermediate, and St Joseph’s – have been taught about climate change over the course of this year.
Their learnings have culminated in a workshop at Nelson City Council on its upcoming climate change strategy and a presentation to elected members last Thursday.
The council was told that the ‘key request’ resulting from the workshop was that the students wanted to be consulted more on climate change.
Freya suggested one way of enabling that consultation could be having the council come to the schools to get the students’ perspectives.
“We may not have the power that
adults do, but we have the right ideas and the right to share,” adds Year 7 schoolmate Eila Clark.
“When we start to work together, we will have a greater chance of making a real difference,” agrees Year 8 Nate Morris from Nelson College Preparatory School.
Regional facilitator Will Stovall has been delivering the Climate Change Learning Programme across nine schools in the Top of the South.
“It’s about youth empowerment and it’s about intergenerational equity. So, what we can do to help these students have their voices heard and empower them to
make a decision?”
Through the classes and workshop, students discussed several ways to help address environmental concerns, from large-scale activities like investing in renewable energy, housing intensification, and transport modal shift, to the equally-important smaller steps like community gardens, composting, and picking up litter. Year 8 Broadgreen Intermediate School student Cadence Rhodes wants Nelson to be a leader in the climate change space.
“We take the full effects of climate change in our future,” he says. “The best time to take climate
action was 20 years ago, the second-best time is now, so please act now.”
Both councillor Aaron Stallard, chair of the council’s climate change taskforce, and Mayor Nick Smith were receptive to the request of the students to be engaged with further on the council’s climate change strategy.
“We will have a further dialogue as we develop our strategy next year as to how we can have a specific programme to ensure young people are engaged in it,” Nick says.
Nelson’s preparation of a climate change strategy was highlighted
in the Office of the Auditor-General’s (OAG) report on how four councils were responding to climate change.
The Auditor-General expects the strategy to set the direction of the council’s response to climate change and provide long-term objectives.
The report specifically recognises Nelson’s cooperation with Tasman, iwi, and community organisations on climate change initiatives. Generally, the city’s actions were noted as “well aligned” with its organisational priorities, which include a clear focus on climate change.
However, the report also calls for greater transparency from the climate change taskforce, and for more extensive reporting on various targets beyond emissions reductions.
Aaron acknowledges the recommendations of the report to embed climate action policies into council activities, increase accountability, and keep the community informed of council progress.
“We accept this challenge.” Nelson City Council declared a climate emergency in 2019.
Intermediate students Cadence Rhodes, Eila Clark, Nate Morris, and Freya Goodwin asked for students to be engaged further on the council’s upcoming climate change strategy. Photo: Max Frethey.
Jocelyn Bell and Max Robertson
John Bealing and John Burrowes
Judy Campbell and Karen Clark
Nadia Madill and Hudson Malcolm
Rex Morris and Grahame Edwards
Adrian Green, David Kidd, Peter Scott and Bruce Woolcott
Christine Hanton, John Hanton and Gary Irwin
John Pope, Giles Haddleton, Bill Bennison and Lance O’Sullivan
Sami Turner and Lisa Dower
Toys on two wheels
GORDON PREECE
Black leather, tinsel and toys sounds a bit hodge podge but it’s all for a good cause. Around 200 bikies from across the rohe [area] are expected to rev up donations for the Salvation Army Nelson Tasman Bays Corps at
the annual Ulysses Nelson Toy Run this Saturday. Ulysses Nelson member and event administrator Allan Smith says the Sallies have many needy families at Christmas time and the donated toys from the motorheads at the end of the ride were the perfect gift.
He says non-soft toys carried by the bikies are preferred to avoid bias towards young children and less cleaning for the Salvation Army staff. Allan says a Salvation Army van will be at the tail end of the fleet which will cruise from the Richmond A&P Showgrounds to Trafalgar
Park, and it will collect any toys brandished by spectators.
He says once parked up at 11:30am extra donations can be made to the organisation alongside the toys. The motorbikes are expected to depart from the Richmond A&P Showgrounds at 11am.
THREE TIME QUIZ WINNERS: Rout Milner Fitchett law firm were the winners of the Forsyth Barr annual quiz night for the third year running last month. The quiz night hosted by Forsyth Barr brings together teams from professional services across Nelson and raised $3470 for Big Brothers Big Sisters. From left is the winning RMF team (with their winners sashes) including: Samantha Gee, Sophie Ennor, Luke Acland, BBBS programme director Tracee Neilson, Nathan Dunn, Lucy Ingham, Forsyth Barr investment adviser Andrew Dravitzki and Craig Morice. Photo: Andrew Board.
Advertorial column
I can’t help wondering if the ‘Nelson Matters’ column in the Nelson Weekly and the Mayors Column on the Nelson App by the Hon Dr Nick Smith in March this year and again last week, in support of Connings, has become an advertorial for our Mayor to promote his favourite businesses. How can other local businesses compete fairly on an ‘open playing field’ if one business is openly supported and promoted by our Mayor, Council and media and yet other businesses providing the same service are not? This is not an attack on Connings as I like both Benge & Co and Connings, as they both provide fresh local food at affordable prices. What I don’t like, is when one business is given free, elected Council members’ support and media support while its competitors get no support at all.
Harry Pearson
Roundabout upgrade
Full marks, Nelson City Council, for making a fabulous job of “permanently” upgrading the roundabout on Main Road Stoke in front of Garin College. It looks great, blends in very well with the one just along the road by Countdown and the one by Bunnings. Very pleasing to see clear evidence of pride in the appearance of our region. Perhaps Mayor
Smith could take NZTA representatives for a coffee and show them just how easy it is to achieve without the need for crazy health and safety requirements. Job done and completed for ever with no more maintenance or cost needed in the future.
JC Taylor
Housing trust completes six new homes
Nelson Housing Trust is awesome!! Grant ODonnell
Have
Tāhuna shortcut
I can understand why commuters are doing it to be honest. The lights off Bisley Ave create a back log. The straight through and left turn need separating as many people get stuck behind a left turning vehicle on a red arrow but the straight through is green. You can sit through 2+ changes before getting through the intersection on the straight through for the sports grounds or beach. Might be a better plan to buy part of the lot and separate the lanes.
Carleen Robbie Eves
The same happens at Burger King Nelson. Seen some close misses there.
Aaron Smith
I rung council over a month ago. I was told to ring the police.
Jil Southon
It’s a busy intersection by little old Nelson’s standards.
Warrick Sadler
The big reno at Mārahau
It definitely needs an upgrade so that’s good to hear.
Lisa Trusler
I remember the big tower you had to crawl around at night time.
Keri Williams
Nelson’s Health Camp
I went here about five times. Loved it. Happy memories of my time there.
Lois Ronberg
Nelson Matters
Hon Dr Nick Smith
REFRESHING LOCAL DEMOCRACY
Council elections are due again next October. My worries are the declining turnout, the outdated postal system and that the three-year term is too short.
I am pleased to be chairing Local Government New Zealand’s Electoral Reform Group on potential changes.
I concur with both Abraham Lincoln’s definition of democracy as government “of the people, by the people and for the people” and Winston Churchill’s more caustic view that “democracy is the worst form of government except for all the others”. These liberal democratic values are being challenged globally. We need to work harder at championing its importance and improving how it works.
The declining turnout, from 57% in 1989 to 41% in 2022, for local elections is a threat to the mandate mayors and councils have to speak for their communities. Nelson’s turnout is better but has also declined from 66% in 1989 to 51% in 2022. This compares poorly to participation in the 2023 General Election, which was 78% nationally and 81% in Nelson.
The system of postal voting for council elections is not sustainable. Postal volumes have dropped 80% since 2000. A third of neighbourhood post boxes have gone and the frequency of mail deliveries is reducing. Many households and young people do not have or do not use their letterbox.
Online voting is promoted as the alternative but promises to trial it from both National and Labour governments and many councils have failed. The problem is cyber security, particularly with foreign players keen to discredit and disrupt democracy. The other option is to conduct local elections the same way as they are run for Parliament with polling booth voting over two weeks.
Any decision to change the term of councils, from three to four years, needs to be decided by public referendum. My problem with three-year terms is that most of the big issues facing councils over infrastructure, housing or climate change require longer-term thinking. This issue needs consideration alongside the proposed referendum on a four-year parliamentary term.
You can read the Electoral Reform Group’s Issues Paper at www.lgnz.co.nz. We welcome public input on how we can make our local democracy work better.
Nick Smith
MAYOR OF NELSON
Hitch perfect at show
and thousands of visitors travelled beautifully.
The Nelson Motorhome, Caravan, and Outdoor Show, hosted by the Rotary Club of Richmond, showcased all the trimmings for a golden summer lifestyle while raising funds for the club’s community projects at the weekend.
These include its upcoming science and technology forum and anti-bullying programme.
Organiser Diana Wilkins says, despite the wet weather, the 84 vendors
“I’ve been chatting to people as they’ve been leaving or walking around, and they love it because we’ve increased the type of exhibitors,” she says. “This time around we’ve got a few more walking out with parcels… and most of the dealers have sold at least one if not two [motorhomes or caravans].
“It seems to be more for what I call the grey-haired nomads, once you get to retirement age, but now
a lot of younger ones are owning them, too.”
Diana says, while the money raised at the event was yet to be finalised, previous years brought in totals of around $25,000.
“The community has added to a good profit that we can disperse into our community projects,” she says.
“We want to thank the exhibitors for coming all this way to be part of our event, and our sponsors, we can’t do the event without sponsors and our community for supporting us, too.”
Judy Bailey: Keeping Up with the Grandkids
At 70, staying active is a top priority for Judy Bailey, especially when she’s chasing after her grandchildren or working in the garden.
These are the moments she cherishes most—however, it’s also when she feels the effects of ageing the most.
“I’ve tried numerous products for my joints and muscles over the years, but it wasn’t until I discovered Koru FX that I truly found something that made a real difference,” Judy shared.
When she first heard about Koru FX, Judy admits she was sceptical.
“I’ve been in the media for over 40 years, and I know there’s a lot of hype out there. But when I was sent a bottle, I thought, why not give it a go?”
Judy recalls the first time she applied Koru FX.
“We were travelling at the time. I rubbed a little of the cream onto my foot, not expecting much. But within minutes, I noticed a difference. It wasn’t just the initial difference; it seemed to be really long-lasting, and I didn’t need to apply it again that day,” she explained.
Whether it’s pushing her grandkids on the swings or kneeling down to plant new bulbs, Judy feels confident she has the support she needs. “I have Koru FX to help me
bounce back,” she said.
“I’ve got a lot to do, and I’m not letting anything hold me back!”
Judy is proud to support Koru Nutrition and encourages others to
give Koru FX a try.
“It’s been a game-changer for me, and I’m looking forward to many more adventures, whether that’s in the garden or out exploring with my family.”
For those who might be hesitant, she adds, “You might be surprised at the difference it can make. After all, we’re never too old to keep moving and enjoying life!”
But it’s not just Judy. Over 60,913 New Zealanders have already experienced the fast-acting comfort and support of Koru FX for themselves.
Koru FX contains high-quality essential oils like arnica, calendula, manuka, and black pepper, along with others, providing a soothing formulation.
If you’re looking for fast-acting, long-lasting, natural joint and muscle support, then Koru FX is for you.
Ask for Koru FX cream next time you’re in the pharmacy and try it for yourself.
Looking for joint support? Judy Bailey has found Koru FX works well to support her joints.
GORDON PREECE
Nelson campervan owners Lorraine and Joseph McClunie toast their day. Photo: Gordon Preece.
The one with 50-year festivities
GORDON PREECE
When it hasn’t been seniors’ day, week, month, or even their year, Probus clubs in New Zealand have offered fellowship for the over 60s for half a century.
Six of its Nelson Tasman clubs
celebrated the organisation’s milestone at Nelson Golf Club on Thursday with a cake cutting, chinwags and a performance by the local steampunk band, the Mafficking Whooperups.
Speeches from the Probus South Pacific chairman, Michael Ransom, and its chief executive Silvana Martignago, both
based in Australia, capped off the event.
Originating in the United Kingdom following the success of Rotary, Probus begun in New Zealand in 1974 when a member of the Rotary Club in Paraparaumu was impressed by the adroit service.
Probus Nelson, Tasman and Marlborough district chair, Robin Johansen, says the current local
clubs based in Nelson City, Stoke, Richmond and Motueka formed between 1988 and 2007, and its values have made semi-retirees and retirees, ‘man and woman about town’.
He says the social groups also languish the risk of elders becoming isolated.
“They’re about social connection for seniors, and the clubs run a wide variety of activities with
regular monthly meetings, which have at least one speaker, and they have a huge range of activities,” he says.
“It runs from cycling, pétanque, chess, ukulele groups, so it caters for a very wide range of interests for seniors who can get together and have some fun.”
Robin says past speakers have included police and Antarctic explorers.
Probus South Pacific chairman Michael Ransom, left, and Probus Nelson, Tasman and Marlborough district chair Robin Johansen cut the anniversary cake. Photo: Gordon Preece.
Triple win for Nelson Tasman’s NBS clients
Three lucky savers in the Nelson Tasman region have walked away with $5,000 each, thanks to saving with an NBS Target Saver Account.
June and Bob Stewart, Janet England, and John Brunnenkreef are the first of five monthly winners randomly selected from across the building society’s eight branch network to win the cash prizes.
The other two winners for this
draw are based in Westport.
In September, NBS announced a refresh of the giveaways associated with their Target Saver Account product after 20 years of giving away a car three times a year.
“We asked our clients if they still wanted to win a car,” says NBS general manager commercial, Howie Timms.
“They asked for more prizes, more often, and we are happy
to be able to do this by offering five cash prizes of $5,000 every month.
“We want to continue to encourage our clients and communities to save for their goals and to feel good about having savings in place.”
He says the five $5,000 prizes and keeping the $100 threshold for entry into the draw, makes it more achievable and rewarding to save.
“We’ve been clients of NBS for a long time and always thought it would be nice to win the car, but we never did!” says Richmond’s June Stewart, one of October’s winners.
“This win comes as a great surprise to us. With family out of town and Christmas around the corner, the money will come in handy.”
This month’s Target Saver Account promotion runs from 21
October – 17 November 2024, with the draw being conducted under police supervision on Monday, 18 November. Winners will be announced on 21 November.
For more information about the Target Saver Account, visit the NBS website. Or, you can pop into the Nelson, Richmond, Motueka, Tākaka or Murchison branches to have a chat with the team.
Habit Health’s New Location on Halifax Street
Both our Habit Health and EAP Nelson sites have moved! You’ll now find us at Level 2, 38 Halifax Street. Our team of Physiotherapists, Occupational Therapists, Nurses and Counsellors have moved into a new, modern space. We are dedicated to supporting physical, mental, and holistic wellbeing, including physiotherapy, rehabilitation support and counselling. This relocation marks an important step forward, making it easier for Nelsonians to access these services in a centralised, integrated hub. The new location will house both the rehabilitation team and Employee Assistance Programme (EAP) counselling team under one roof. Layna, the Regional Manager for the Top of the South is excited to welcome patients to the new space, “We’re thrilled to create a more integrated hub for our services in the heart of Nelson. This space is designed with our patients in mind, providing them with easy access to essential healthcare services.”
are managing an injury or chronic condition, our physiotherapy will help you regain mobility and confidence. Some of our sites around the Nelson region also offer hydrotherapy and group fitness classes – including a new Pilates class coming to Stoke this week.
If you are an employer in Nelson, EAP Services can support your staff through counselling and coaching. Your team can now meet counsellors at our new Halifax Street hub. Beyond EAP, Habit Health also provides workplace health initiatives, including pre-employment testing, health monitoring and returnto-work programmes. Along with our new Halifax Street hub in Nelson, you’ll find us around the region. We also have clinics in Richmond where we offer exercise classes, Richmond Aquatic with access to the gym and hydrotherapy, Stoke where we’ve launched a new Pilates class, as well as Blenheim.
With a focus on supporting the local community, Habit Health offers a broad range of services tailored to meet individual health goals. If you
To book a physio appointment or learn more about available services, call 0800 800 288 or visit habit.health.
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Richmond’s Bob and June Stewart have won $5k from NBS. Photo: Supplied.
Dear diary, I’m thriving in my new home, just like the strawberries
Love life on your terms.
At Summerset there are fewer chores and more choice. So if you’re done with gardening, you can hang up your gloves. But if you’re a big fan of getting amongst the flowerbeds, there’s a community of green-thumbs just waiting to meet you.
Two-bedroom villas are available with flexible pricing from $666,100.* Plus, for a limited time, we’ll help you every step of the way with $2,000 towards your legal fees, a moving service package, and no weekly fees for six months. Simply sign a sales application for a selected home between 01 October 2024 and 31 December 2024, and then settle by 31 March 2025.#
Love the life you choose.
Open Days
Thursday 14 and 28 November, 10am - 2pm Summerset Richmond Ranges 1 Hill Street North, Richmond 03 744 3432 | summerset.co.nz/richmond
Let’s cut to the chase and get this question answered straight out of the gate. Is it cool to gift second-hand this Christmas? Absolutely.
Second-hand doesn’t mean what it used to. Gone are the days of the term being said alongside a sneer and childhood flashbacks of big black rubbish bags filled with your cousin’s hand-me-down clothes. To be clear, we’re not talking old socks, a semi-functioning lawn mower or half-used tube of mascara. Think more like near-new ceramics, furniture, hand-
Nelson Hospice Shops
Want to give your loved ones a meaningful gift this year? Give the gift of care this Kirihimete.
By shopping at one of the Nelson Tasman Hospice shops you support the delivery of free specialist palliative care in your community.
bags, bikes, homeware, power tools, anything vintage, records, sentimental items that can’t be found easily anymore, LEGO, and books –just to name a few. Second-hand doesn’t need to mean ‘used’ anymore, and there’s a lot of unwanted stuff in the world that can be repurposed, reloved, or revived. Is it OK to give this stuff as a gift? We say yes!
Shop pre-loved this year with everything from unique antiques to one-off designer clothing, we have all your loved ones could want.
Our five Hospice Shops all have a different selection and are found in Nelson, Saxton, Richmond, Motueka and Tākaka.
We aim to follow the changing sea-
sons and trends with new stock on our shelves every day. Op Shop on Saxton and Nelson stores are also the exclusive stockists for ecofriendly gifts & upcycled clothing from Textile ResQ and well worth a look.
Every shop volunteer, donation or purchase contributes towards making up our $3.5M funding shortfall each year.
We look forward to welcoming you in one of our shops soon!
Salvation Army Shops
The Salvation Army Family Stores, which are located in the Montgomery Square Carpark and in Queen Street Richmond, are the ideal place for you to donate good quality clothing and homeware items.
Funds raised by the Family Stores provide food parcels, advocacy, emergency housing and support for people in need within the NelsonTasman area.
Your generosity helps transform lives and build stronger communities and if, you would like to make a difference, we invite you to become a volunteer or donate to our stores.
We welcome your donations of good quality items from fashion to furniture, toys to trin-
kets, CDs to collectables, books to homeware. How do I donate?
Either drop them off at our Family Stores or phone Nelson 548 9937 or Richmond 544 9140, or ring 0800 4 Collect so we can arrange for them to be picked up.
Natureland
This Christmas, why not embrace sustainability and give gifts with a story? At *New to You*, Natureland Wildlife Trust’s second-hand shop, you’ll find unique, preloved treasures perfect for thoughtful and ecofriendly gift-giving.
Whether you’re shopping for classic books, homewares, or toys that spark the imagination, your purchase will not only delight your loved ones but also make a difference.
Every dollar spent at *New to You* directly supports the vital work Natureland Wildlife Trust does, from our breed for release programmes to environmental education initiatives. By choosing preloved items, you’re reducing waste and supporting local wildlife conservation. Visit *New to You* today at 245 Hardy street, Nelson to explore a wide range of quality items. Let’s give gifts that give back to nature.
1. Visit more than one shop
2. Browse slowly
3. Check the item labels. Make sure matches the shop tags
4. Give it the sniff test!!
5. You can expect high standards
6. Check out shops regularly as new stock comes in often
7. Have an idea what you are after, or a list
8. Follow the shops online if relevant
9. Be open to adjust or mending
10. It's not just about clothes, think homeware and toys
11. Give as well as buy –
Especially at Christmas
12. If you can give your time… Volunteer!!
13. You still need to make sure to stick to your budget
FILCO FARM & SPORT
Dave Filer, owner of Filco Farm & Sport, is celebrating 21 years at their Annesbrook location, marking an impressive 37 years in the industry. From humble beginnings the business has grown into one of the region’s most successful and respected dealerships, serving the community with a broad range of motorcycles, farming equipment, and sporting gear. Dave established Filco Farm & Sport, a name that blends his own family heritage and company ethos—Fil for Filer and Co for company.
With a passion for motorcycles, Dave has lived and breathed the industry since his youth. Starting his career in motocross at age 14, he went on to win numerous national and regional titles. By 23, he had bought and sold over 100 bikes, and by 24, he opened the doors to his own business. Driven by a love for bikes, farming, and sport, Dave’s motto for Filco is “Driven by passion, riding our dream.”
Today, Filco is a far cry from the early days. What started as a two-man operation has now become a crew of 23 with Dave and his team becoming industry leaders, consistently winning awards for customer service and
earning recognition as Top Ten Yamaha, Kawasaki, Triumph and Harley Davidson dealers. But its strong community ethos has never changed. “We offered farm servicing from the very beginning and are still doing it 37 years later,” says Dave. “It’s a privilege to be part of people’s lives and their journey.”
He is especially proud of the long-term relationships his business has fostered, with generations of families returning to Filco. “One of the most poignant things is seeing secondand third-generation customers come through our doors,” says Dave.
Filco is also known for its commitment to the future of the industry through its Apprenticeship Programme, ensuring the next generation receives proper training and qualifications. In addition to his business success, Dave and the team remain strongly dedicated to supporting the local community. Filco has been an ongoing sponsor of the Nelson Marlborough Rescue Helicopter, St John, a myriad of mental health campaigns, breast cancer fundraisers, and various motorsport events. “It’s great to help build the community because they’ve helped build us.”
The Nayland College vision – ‘Toi Toi Manawa – Inspire, Engage, Empower,’ has been brought to life through our amazing rangatahi this year and we were delighted to celebrate their successes at recent prizegivings.
The year began with an amazing 22 academic scholarships. Then the successes in the academic, sports, arts and cultural fields kept on coming. At our recent Sports Prizegiving, 13 of our students and teams were nominated for our prestigious Howat Cup, signalling their achievement at national or international level.
At our Arts and Cultural Awards we celebrated performances from the Dance Showcase, Gala Concert, Nayland (Un)Plugged and our hugely successful production – The Addams Family.
At our Academic and Service Awards we acknowledged the huge service contributions of a wide range of students. Giving back to the school is valued alongside academic success and we are proud of the levels of service contributed by our students
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this year. Our Senior Prizegiving recognised the outstanding academic achievements of our senior students.
Huge congratulations to all our prize winners – you should be proud of your hard work and achievements.
Behind every young person is a village. Thank you to our community, whānau and incredible team of kaiako and support staff at Nayland College who provide an amazing array of opportunities for our students.
We are particularly thankful to Mr Trevor Olley for his incredible 47 years of commitment and service to Nayland College and to our people. Trevor’s aroha has fed into the cultural fabric of our
school. He embodies the Nayland spirit of “Loyalty and Honour.” Trevor will be very much missed but we commit to continuing his legacy through upholding these values.
In 2025 we are looking forward to welcoming our new cohort of Year 9 students into the Nayland College whānau. We are proud to offer a broad and engaging curriculum with lots of opportunity for student choice.
In the junior school we focus on forming educationally powerful relationships with teachers and peers, supporting students to feel valued and connected, and developing the foundational skills for academic excellence.
Next year we also welcome back Principal Daniel Wilson who has spent a year on secondment with the Ministry of Education. To those students who are leaving us this year, we wish you all the best for your future pathways. For those returning, enjoy a wonderful summer break and we look forward to welcoming you back in 2025.
2024 Kaitaunaki and Student Leaders: Tien Staples, Alex Marshall, Annabel Batt, Cameron Potts, Stella Bloomfield and Xanthe Banks.
As a College, we’ve come together once again to celebrate a year of outstanding achievements and to honour the exceptional young men we have the privilege to teach. Guided by our values of care, integrity and success, they inspire others by the example they set.
Our music department, in collaboration with Nelson College for Girls, has produced some of the country’s finest young musicians, earning accolades nationwide, including national titles. The combined kapa haka group, Ngā Aho Rau, retained their regional title, further underscoring our reputation as a hub of artistic excellence.
In sport, our 1st XV rugby team shone on the national stage, finishing as runners-up in the National First XV Championship. Their talent saw several players selected for the U18 Barbarians, U18 Māori, and U18 Crusaders.
On the world stage, students from both colleges contributed to gold and bronze medal wins at the Underwater Hockey World
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Championships in Kuala Lumpur. Our 1st XI hockey team also completed an undefeated season, sweeping through competitions and collecting trophies.
Our chess team thrived this year, excelling at both the Cole Cup and Nationals. Meanwhile, in the NZ Engineering Science Com-
petition, our maths and physics students earned a ‘Highly Commended’ award, placing 11th out of 275 teams nationally. Senior Prizegiving is more than a celebration of achievement; it is a tribute to the resilience, integrity, compassion, and determination that define
true leadership. We congratulate our incoming Head Boy, James Matthews, Proxime Accessit Walter Moloney and Dux, Oliver Morton.
To all our young men, your achievements are a testament to your hard work and character. Your expression of our values of manaaki, pono, and kairangi have created an environment at Nelson College that others want to be a part of. Ki a koutou ngā rangatira āpopo. You are the leaders of tomorrow.
Our Senior Prizegiving, held on October 31st, was a time to reflect on the collective effort, achievements, and values that make our kura, Nelson College for Girls, such a special place. Our guest speaker, Shevaun Collier, reminded students that success looks different for everyone, and it is the drive toward your goals that matters.
Manaakitia te tangata, ahakoa ko wai, ahakoa nō hea
Treat people respectfully, irrespective of who they are or where they come from.
This whakataukī reminds us that at the heart of success lies a commitment to uplifting others. Our students, whānau, kaiako, and kaimahi have all contributed to the strength of our community –thank you.
A school community is one where many individuals impact our students. Over the past week, many
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students have expressed gratitude to their peers, whānau, kaiako, and kaimahi. The dedication and passion of our staff and school board for teaching and guiding our students shape the future of this kura. Our Year 13 students have shown the power of determination, strength of character, and the value of supporting each other. It is a bittersweet moment to finish college. Many of our Year 13 stu-
dents have been with us for five years. While there will be aspects they miss about Nelson College for Girls, they are stepping into a new chapter of their lives that will continue to shape their future.
As our senior students prepare for exams, summer, and 2025, we hope the values of our kura will remain with them:
• Embrace challenges with a hopeful mindset.
• Honour the mana of
everyone you meet.
• Do what is right, even when no one is watching.
• Value the unique perspectives of others.
• Show kindness and understanding in all you do.
Congratulations to our prize winners and to every student who has made this year remarkable. We look forward to welcoming our new students in 2025 and continuing to build our community.
FAREWELL TO OUR 2024 YEAR 13 STUDENTS!
As we say goodbye to our outstanding Year 13 students, we wish you all the best in your future endeavours. Your journey at Nelson College for Girls has been remarkable, and we are proud of all you have achieved.
We look forward to welcoming our new and returning students in 2025. Here’s to new beginnings and continued success!
Luciella Pessione & Tiana Simpson - ND Coleman trophy for Singing
Cara Bryant - Keith Woods cup for Senior Music Performance
Neve Latchford -Jordan cup for Outstanding contribution
Gareth Lewis - Bringing personality, passion and sincerity to real estate
Gareth Lewis, a Sales and Marketing Consultant with Summit Real Estate Stoke, brings a fresh perspective and unique experience to the local real estate scene.
Originally from Edinburgh, Gareth’s journey has been a colourful one, having spent 10 years building a highly successful sales career across tourism and professional services, broking and business ownership. Known for his humour, confidence, and genuine nature, Gareth has
quickly become a familiar and trusted face in Stoke’s property market.
At 19, Gareth left Scotland to explore opportunities abroad.
His knack for sales and connecting people with the right skills helped him climb the corporate ladder.
His approach to business has always been about finding practical, people-centered solutions, which he later translated into brokering in Australia. But as a new father at 28, Gareth and his wife Hayley spent the next five years as business owners, building and later selling their successful suburban cafe venture.
Bringing their business model to the region, the couple opened Little Nessie in Annesbrook and the hardworking couple purchased a motel in Stoke with a vision to renovate and reposition it as a thriving business. After years of suc-
cessful operation they sold Little Nessie in May, leaving Gareth primed to pour his passion for people and property into his real estate career at Summit. Gareth, a Drum Sergeant with Nelson’s Celtic Pipe Band, has hit the ground running since joining Summit, connecting with clients and the community in ways that feel honest and refreshingly direct. "For me, being a property consultant is all about partnership," he explains. "I want to take away the ambiguity and have honest conversations about what people can expect for their homes."
His experience with business transactions, investment properties, and the ups and downs of the sales world gives Gareth an edge. He’s comfortable discussing financials and strategising around investment decisions, yet he never loses sight of the human side of the process. "Selling properties is a balance between being a people-pleaser and being tenacious. I love helping people get the best for their homes.”
Gareth’s social media presence, filled with personality and humour, resonates well with his clients. For him, real estate is about trust, transparency, and a bit of cheeky charm.
"There are three P’s to successfully selling – Presentation, Pricing, and the Person you choose to sell with. I want people to feel they can put their trust in me—and the process. I know what it’s like to be on the journey, let me help capture the best of your home, we’re in it together.”
Singers own their favourite songs
KATE RUSSELL
Everyone has their favourite songs, and this month a bunch of singers from Nelson Musical Theatre will be taking the stage to sing theirs.
‘A Night of Musical Theatre’ provides an opportunity for local singers to perform those
songs that they have always wanted to sing.
“Singers all have their favourite songs… the ones that they love to listen to, the ‘go to’ audition song, the shower song, the ‘first to pick at karaoke’ song,” says theatre spokesperson Saul Gibney.
Members from the theatre
company have selected two songs that they love and over four nights will be performing these at Red Door Theatre on Atawhai Drive.
There will be old favourites, such as ‘Phantom of the Opera’ and ‘The Sound of Music’, as well as some more modern hits, such as ‘Six’ and ‘Next to
SCHOOL’S OUT: The very best of our local youth bands are set to take the Theatre Royal stage on Friday, 29 November to celebrate the end of the school year. Presented by Rockquest Promotions, the bands in the line-up include Parallel Park, Shedheads, Finesse, Solace and Tizzy. The alcohol-free event kicks off at 8pm, tickets are $20 and available from www.theatreroyalnelson.co.nz. Pictured are Finesse band members Alyahna Sanson-Rejouis and Ned Rainey from Nelson College for Girls and Nelson College, respectively, on stage at the 2024 Smokefree Tangata Beats National Finals in September, where the band place third. Photo: Supplied.
Normal’.
Saul says the idea for the show came from his experience with other theatre companies around the country that do a similar thing for their members.
“It gives people a chance to perform something that has always been on their ‘bucket list’.
“The show caters to the busy singers of Nelson who are often juggling the demands of work, family and other activities with their passion for singing.”
They also aim to keep ticket prices
down to encourage people to come along and experience local musical theatre.
Saul says this month’s show will hopefully be the launch of a regular ongoing series to allow singers a chance to perform, and will feature some familiar faces as well as some people who are taking to the stage for the first time in Nelson.
‘A Night of Musical Theatre’ performs from Wednesday 20 November through to Saturday 23 November. Tickets can be purchased at www. iticket.com
Shake your Speares at Silvan Steps
The opening night party of The Barden Party’s Macbeth at Silvan Steps Amphitheatre takes place on Saturday, 23 November. Described as a “thrilling” and “saucy” rendition of Shakespeare’s classic tragedy, the dark and twisted tale of ambition and betrayal has been reimagined with a sassy, sexy bluegrass flair. This will be The Barden Party’s sixth show, with the award-winning theatre company previously performing Romeo and Juliet, A Midsummer Night’s Dream, as well as the critically acclaimed immersive experience, Butterfly Smokescreen. This will be the first-ever theatre performance at Silvan Steps, which is set high on Richmond’s hills with views over Tasman Bay. Tickets are available from events.humanitix.com/shake-your-speares-silvan-steps
Junior weightlifter upstages seniors
STEPHEN STUART
Dislocating a shoulder at her first international weightlifting tournament made Nelson teenager Tia Nacagilevu even more determined to succeed in her sport. With her height, Tia was a talented goal shoot at intermediate until her father Joni Nacagilevu thought weightlifting would give her an even stronger and faster base for netball and touch football. So dad took Tia down to the Nelson gym where he had trained as a teenager and his old coach Lester Keene took her under his wing.
“Tia was a lot better than Joni. Her attitude is totally better,” grins Lester, who has been her mentor for the past five years. Mind you, Joni reckons he was “lured away” by rugby and went on to represent Nelson Bays as a prop more than 20 years ago.
“I am really proud of Tia. She is so focussed and determined,” declares Joni, who reveals how she dislocated her shoulder attempting her first lift at a tournament
in Samoa last October.
“I was just annoyed and wanted to come back even stronger,” says Tia, who still suffered a few tweaks before going to the Youth World Championships in Peru in May. Fast forward to the national champs in Auckland where Tia was competing in the 87 kilogram junior division.
She had snatched 93kgs but struggled to lift 119kgs in her second clean and jerk and was intending to finish with a 122kg attempt to clinch the title.
“Then another lifter, Hayley Whiting, told me if I went up to 124kgs I could win the senior grade as well. It was pretty tough but all the adrenaline and hype
then made it feel easy at the time,” says the 17-year-old.
So how did the seniors react to being upstaged?
“I think they were all shocked seeing as I was a junior.” Tia puts her success down to her hard work. “Nine to ten training sessions a week. It is tiring but I can still handle it.”
Leaving high school to study on line has helped balance her training schedule.
“She is in the gym all the time just wanting to get better,” confirms her coach.
“He is really good at critiquing my technique and helps me when I have bad days in the gym,” Tia says.
The next big goal is the Junior World Weightlifting Championships in Uzbekistan in May 2025, and long-term, the 2026 Glasgow Commonwealth Games and the 2028 Los Angeles Olympics. Lester competed as lightweight lifter in the 1990 Auckland Commonwealth Games.
“Back then Nelson was a real weightlifting stronghold and we provided about half the lifting team,” recalls Lester. He now coaches six to 10 lifters and agrees Tia’s success could attract more to the Nelson Weightlifting Club’s Vanguard Street base. Tia, who is Fijian-Tongan, also hopes to inspire others to take up the sport as one of her five younger sisters just has.
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Tia Nacagilevu, left, Lester Keene and Joni Nacagilevu celebrating being back in Nelson after a shock victory at the 2024 New Zealand Weightlifting Championships in Auckland. Photo: Stephen Stuart.
Inline hockey teams record
best ever results
STEPHEN STUART
The Nelson Whalers had a whale of a time at the National Inline Hockey Championships in New Plymouth.
The club dispatched its biggest ever contingent in recent years, five teams, and four of them medalled in the sport which is like ice hockey but on roller blades rather than skates.
Leading the way was the Senior B side which retained its national title by beating the Mt Wellington Panthers in the final. The B’s is almost a mini league of nations outfit as it includes two Canadians, a Scotsman and lone female player Beth Donaldson, who is Hawaiian.
Many of that team, and the Senior A side, also competed in the Masters section at the same time and won silver. The 14U was also runner-up while 12U claimed a bronze medal.
“They were our best results ever and highlight the dedication of
our players and coaches who continually have to overcome geographic and financial challenges given our location ,” says Nelson Whalers club president Alethea Stove.
Just getting to New Plymouth in time for the nine day event was worthy of another medal.
“Our ferry crossing was cancelled on the eve of the games so we required quick coordination and calls for assistance. It was challenging,” reveals Alethea.
“That experience showed the obstacles southern teams face when they compete in northern competitions. You have to choose between costly air travel or increasingly unreliable boat trips.”
Despite that, the Nelson Whalers is thriving with 95 players at its Tāhunanui base and a really vocal support group.
“The games were live streamed on YouTube and the cheers from our fans back in Nelson could be heard in the New Plymouth arena,” proudly declares Alethea.
The Nelson Whalers Senior B team (above) defends national title. Back from left: Chris Rae, Wayne Savage, James Donaldson, Zeb Foote. Middle: Beth Donaldson, Barrie Kingsford, Robin Le Couteur, Raymond Davies. Front: Anthony McCormick, Daniel Welwood, Zac Coop. Right: U14 team. Photos: Supplied.
Emotional return home for hockey player
Nelson chartered accountant Lu Khani turned the clock back as he competed at the Hockey World Cup in South Africa recently. Bulawayo-born Lu spent 12 years in Cape Town before emigrating to Nelson in 2019 with his New Zealand bride Michaela.
The Zimbabwean returned to Cape Town, the hockey venue, for the first time since as part of the New Zealand Masters over-40 side.
A dream result would have been facing South Africa in the final as Lu had played club or provincial hockey with seven members of that team.
They powered through the group stages and beat Singapore in a thrilling quarter-final.
But the Kiwis went down to Australia in the semi-final and then lost 6-3 to England in the play-off for third place.
The 40-year-old wasn’t downcast though.
“What a journey and I am proud
to say we finished as the fourth best team in the world in our grade,” declares Lu.
A special highlight was being a part of the haka they performed before each match.
There was no rush to get home as Lu and Michaela celebrated getting married in Cape Town eight years ago.
They also fitted in a trip to Zimbabwe.
“The people are great there but the economy isn’t,” says Lu, who now lives in Tāhunanui.
The mid-fielder is already eyeing up his next masters’ assignment with his teammates, - the three match Trans-Tasman series in Australia next year.
STEPHEN STUART
Lu Khani and his masters’ teammates delivering the haka at the Hockey World Cup in Cape Town. Photo: Supplied.
Ironmen raise almost $10k for Gumboot Friday
ANDREW BOARD
It was a long but successful day for two Nelson men who completed an ironman and raised close to $10,000 for Gumboot Friday in the process.
Glen Martin and Dave Orme featured on the front page of Nelson Weekly late last month stating that they wanted to complete an ironman while raising money for Gumboot Friday. Last Saturday they completed that challenge –Glen in a little over 14 hours and Dave in a touch over 16 hours.
Glen says he was buggered but proud by the end of it. “I was proud of achieving that distance. I know it’s not a true ironman like a competition but I felt it was a pret-
ty good feat for someone who just had a few weeks of going for a few jogs beforehand.”
He says the last 10km of the run was the hardest. “My body was saying ‘c’mon, that’s enough’.”
The pair completed the 3.9km swim at the Richmond Aquatic Centre before taking to the Saxton velodrome to cycle 180km and finishing off at the Saxton athletics track where they ran the 42.2km.
Glen says they had plenty of people come and support them on the day, some even hopping on the bike track to help draft them along.
The total raised at the moment sits at around $9500, Glen would love it if they could get a few more donations to the Givealittle page to help take that to over $10,000.
Stoke lawn bowler joins select club
STEPHEN STUART
Former Commonweath Games
bowler Amy Mcilroy achieved gold bar status at the weekend when the Stoke women’s four claimed the Nelson Centre 4s crown.
Stoke, skipped by her good friend Kirsten Edwards, came from behind to beat the strong Nelson four of Val Smith, Jo Edwards, Kay Hammond and Di Holland 15-11 at the Wakefield Bowling Club greens. It was Amy’s 10th centre title which elevated her into the select gold bar ranks. It was a close contest until Kirsten absolutely cleaned up one of the 15 ends.
More than a decade has passed since Amy won her first centre title before she married top men’s bowler Shannon Mcilroy.
“It is such a strong local scene so
Community spirit for Spectacle
Local teams are already signing up to the Spectacle running event, with the date to be on the startline creeping closer.
Harcourts Nelson managing director Chris Davies says, despite having a busy time with other community events, he is expecting that most of the team will be on the start line come December 15.
Harcourts Nelson are sponsors of the 5km event, so Chris expects that’s the event they will run (or walk).
“It’s about being part of the community and being involved, one of our core values is people first.”
He says the day will also provide an opportunity for the team to have some fun.
“For us teamwork is crucial, it’s an industry that’s renowned for being cut-throat and dog-eatdog.”
For more information on The Spectacle, visit www.thespecta cle.co.nz
OPEN CLUBChamps
titles aren’t easy to come by. I was stoked,” says the early childhood teacher.
“What’s best is playing with and against your mates. They have really got your back.”
Amy says she could feel positive vibes heading to the final.
“My nana died a couple of months ago and previously my poppa and uncle passed away. I could hear three Tui’s at Wakefield and I took that as a positive sign,” reveals Amy. Her next major assignment is teaming with Kirsten again for the national pairs tournament in Auckland in January.
And the following month, they will combine with Mandy Boyd and Taylor Bruce for the fours in Christchurch.
That reads like an absolute super team but, as Amy warns, at the top level anything can happen.
The Stoke four which won the Nelson Centre 4s title on Sunday. Kirsten Edwards, left, Gemma Watts, Carolyn Keehan and Amy Mcilroy. Photo: Dave Edwards.
Harcourts Nelson’s Sophie Haley and Jodine Twose at a recent Gumboot Friday fundraiser. Photo: Supplied.
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