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8.2% rates rise on cards

KATE RUSSELL

Nelson ratepayers could be facing an 8.2 per cent rate rise next year, as well as a separate annual $330 charge for the next 10 years to help aid storm recovery. Both have been proposed to be

included for consultation in Nelson City Council’s draft Long Term Plan 2024-34, which will be considered by councillors at a full council meeting this Thursday. The $330 annual charge per household would help cover the $59.8 million bill the council is

facing for the August 2022 storm recovery and would be charged as a separate rate annually until 2034 - on top of regular rates. Mayor Nick Smith acknowledged in his report to the council that this would be a “significant and additional burden for our

community”. However, he says the council has been working hard to find potential savings to reduce costs, and the charge could have potentially been $500 if the Government had not come to the party. The current flood recovery cost

estimate is sitting at $89.5 million, but this has been offset by recovery from insurance of $2.3 million and Government funding of $27.4 million, leaving a net cost to the council of $59.8 million.

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Thousands of people lined the streets of the central city on Sunday for the NBS Nelson Santa Parade. More than 50 floats spread Christmas cheer with local emergency services, ethnic community groups, voluntary organisations, businesses, sport teams, and Santa Claus himself making their appearance at the colourful event which was filled with happy faces, Christmas music and lollies. Event organiser, Alex Bradley, says the parade was merry. “It went really well, the rain came in and left just before we started, so it was a great day and everyone seemed very happy down Trafalgar St,” he says. “Thanks to all of those people who took the time to decorate floats and enter the parade as participants, and all of the people for coming out and donating to the Cans for Christmas charity drive.” Pictured is Birchwood School student Louie Marr Bridge, 7, on the Nelson Speedway float. Photo: Gordon Preece.

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8.2% rates rise on cards FROM PAGE 1 Nick says the effect on households could be reduced by extending the payment period beyond 10 years, but this would increase the council’s debt and interest costs. “The period of repayment is a balance between not wanting to impose an excessive cost today with the increasing risk of not having it paid off before the next natural disaster strikes. “I do not think it is prudent to extend the repayment period out by more than 10 years, particularly with the known increased risks of weather events from climate change.” The report states the council could choose not to create a separate rate but to include the cost

of the recovery within the exist- holds and businesses being under acute financial pressure and ing rates. “The advantage of this would be unable to absorb the cost of siga more straightforward rating nificant rate increases. Council amount for the comhas struggled with these competing munity to understand pressures and looks and reduced administration - it would not, forward to constructively engaging with however, acknowledge the significance our community as we address these comof the event.” peting demands,” says This Long Term Plan has been described Nick. The council is proby council officers Nick Smith posing to complete as “the most challenging in decades” flood recovery work with the council facing “a perfect over six years and fund them storm”= of the highest inflation over 10. This work includes the in decades, sharply rising inter- cost of the emergency, repairs est rates, and significant policy to the damaged infrastructure uncertainty - on top of the ex- and facilities, and taking the approach of building back better treme weather event. “This is compounded by house- to improve resilience to future

events. As well as storm recovery costs, Nick cites several factors contributing to the proposed 8.2 per cent rate rise - depreciation and civil construction costs, interest rates, insurance, salaries, and operational costs. He also says council finances are being adversely affected by reduced dividends from their trading entities such as Nelmac, Port Nelson Ltd, and Nelson Airport Ltd since the last Long Term Plan due to the general economic downturn and difficult trading conditions. Other councils around the country are also facing hefty rate increases - a 25.5 per cent increase is on the cards for Hamilton City Council, and 16.5 per cent for Hutt City Council.

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Antisocial drivers provoke concern GORDON PREECE “I don’t think it’s an appropriate place for them to be doing that with young families around”. That’s the message from the Tāhunanui Business and Citizens Association (TBCA) chairperson, Jacinda Stevenson, after witnessing and receiving complaints about cars revving, skidding and racing at the Tāhunanui Beach main car park. Jacinda says, late last month she came across a group of young people with about a dozen vehicles parked opposite the Lions Playground, at around 7-8pm at night. She says the group were revving their engines and tinkering with tools, and a young woman at one point raced up and around the paddleboard and SUP car park circuit. “I don’t think it’s an appropriate place for them to be doing that with young families around… and especially when it’s busy with all the sporting teams [at Tāhunanui Playing Fields]. “One guy [in the group] even had a young baby, which I was surprised to see.” Jacinda says that nearby residents on Bisley Ave and Princes Dr were concerned that the streets were being used as

Skid marks were visible at the Tāhunanui Beach car park. Photo: Gordon Preece. “race strips”. “They said, ‘someone’s going to get injured’… there’s definitely a lot of frustration… it’s not on if it’s putting anyone else’s safety at risk, that’s for sure,” she says. “I would love to see more of a police presence in Tāhunanui… engage with groups and stop that antisocial behaviour happening before it becomes a problem.” Nelson City Council (NCC) group manager community services, Andrew White, says council shares the community’s frustration with these acts and appreciates reports from the public when they come across similar issues. “Nelson City Council has three CCTV sites at Tāhunanui Beach to help record and identify anyone causing

damage,” he says. “One camera at each entrance is capable of recording licence plates, the other is on the main sports fields to discourage skids and burnouts on the playing surfaces.” Andrew says skid marks left at Tāhunanui Beach’s main car park were identified by the TBCA who contacted NCC staff on 28 November. “The skid marks, although highly visible, are not considered significant damage and will wear off naturally,” he says. Andrew says council then reported it to police. A police spokesperson says they have received complaints and reports about the area. They urged anyone who sees concerning driving behaviour to call 105 or 0800 555 111.

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Well-being day pulses connections for Māori GORDON PREECE A hauora (well-being) day was held at Tāhunanui Beach last Tuesday to boost Māori health outcomes and for organisations to connect with its tāngata whaiora (patients). Māori mental health community nurse, Suzie Paenga, who facilitated the second-year event alongside

inpatient and community mental health wellness nurse Nicola Davis, says blood donation, smokefree, mental health, free prescription services and more ECG testing were introduced this year. “Our main objective is to promote metabolic monitoring of our whānau, [Body Mass Index], and base line bloods to promote early diagnosis of diabetes, and car-

diovascular disease which often goes undiagnosed until our tāngata whaiora end up in ED, when often it is too late,” she says. “For Māori, it reflects Māori views of health and emphasises the importance of cultural identity and connection to the community. “We recognise the importance of reducing barriers,” she says.

From left: Chook Norgate, Deborah Tauwhare, Nicola Davis, Leoncine Elkington, Suzie Paenga, Hamish Mathews, Wayne Simons, Hana Randall and Ajay Johny. Photo: Gordon Preece.

Donation amplifies Victory musicians KATE RUSSELL

From left are Victory Primary School principal Dan George, students Aaliyah Green-Mortimer, Harrison Fitzgerald, Ella Oxnam, Sina Galiki, Amiria Rummel, Tinipere Campbell-Duffin and Karipa Akuhata, with Annabel Boyes and Wayne Densem from the Kids Love Music Charitable Trust. Behind them is the new PA system that has been donated to the school. Photo: Kate Russell.

Victory Primary School has turned up the volume on its music programme, thanks to a donation of a PA system from the Kids Love Music Charitable Trust. The trust has been funding ‘taster’ music lessons at the school for the last 18 months, which means that every student at the school has the opportunity to learn a musical instrument. “It’s going extremely well, and now that kids have the skills they want to perform on stage in bands,” says founder of the trust, Wayne Densem.

So, to help them make the most of their talents on stage, the trust, along with some help from sponsor Neville Claughton (aka Mr Music), presented the school with a PA system on Friday. “We want to give kids an opportunity to do something in a band setting and it’s really encouraging to see them get up on the stage. They have some amps but not a PA system,” says Wayne. The PA system consists of two speakers, a mixing unit, and stands. The components have come from various donors (including Mr Music) and Wayne reckons it’s all worth more

than $2000. Principal Dan George says the PA system will make a “huge” difference for the school and the community. “We want to express our gratitude and say how thankful we are. Now we have the resources for the performance aspect of our music programme, meaning bands can perform at assemblies.” The trust was founded two years ago and is now running its music taster programme in five schools across the region - Victory Primary School, Tāhunanui School, Brightwater School, Waimea Intermediate and Broadgreen Intermediate.

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Library to reopen in January Elma Turner Library will open to full capacity in January, marking the end of almost two years of strengthening work and repairs. The Halifax St entrance and adjacent space will be the last to reopen on 17 January, 2024, with the public invited to join celebrations from 10am. Elma Turner will be closed for nine days from 8-16 January, to allow staff time to repopulate the space. The library will host a range of special events and activities, including a comic book-themed escape room, on the day of reopening with a full-day sci-fi and fantasy fiesta to celebrate the completion of the work and thank the community for their patience while the earthquake strengthening and repair work was carried out. Acting manager libraries, Kate Miller, says it is a welcome relief to be closing this chapter of the library’s history. “Although it may only be a small part of the library we will reopen on 17 January, it marks the end of almost two years of ongoing disruptions that have been challenging for both our library staff and our customers,” she says. “During this time the library has been closed, shrunk, shuffled,

and rearranged many times, and I am so thankful to the staff and our visitors for the resilience and understanding they have shown throughout.” Elma Turner Library was closed in June 2022 after it was discovered heavy ceiling tiles throughout the building posed an earthquake risk and the ceiling grid itself was in some parts of the building under 34% NBS (New Building Standard), meaning the building was earthquake prone. The total cost of the Elma Turner Library earthquake strengthening project and additional truss and roof repairs is $2.7 million. Once the work is complete, the library will meet 67 per cent NBS (New Building Standard) for the ceilings, and 34 per cent NBS for the structure, giving the building a further 5 to 10 years of life while longer-term solutions that meet the needs of the community are considered. In addition to its regular hours, Stoke Library will have extended hours while Elma Turner is closed, and will open Saturday 13 January, 10am to 4pm and Sunday 14 January, 1pm to 4pm. Nightingale Library Memorial will also open for longer hours, 10am to 4pm, on Wednesday 10 January.

People who have books on hold will be able to arrange to collect them from Stoke Library or Nightingale Library Memorial. More information about what services will be available during this time is available through the libraries’ website www.nelsonpubliclibraries.co.nz/

It’s all hands-on deck putting the finishing touches on this year’s Fireshire Foundation Big Give Christmas Appeal, with over 300 gift bags for families in need being prepared. Over 40 volunteers pitched in over three days to package up all the gifts, ranging from brand-new bikes to puzzles, games and everything in between. Pictured, from left, are Sarah Kerby, Scott Tambisari, Rosalie Grant, Shanine Hermsen, Rachel Boyack and Jo Lavington who spent time on Monday packing the last of the gift bags. Photo: Jack Malcolm.

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The cutter was returned to the TS Talisman Navy Cadets Nelson unit at Hardy St on 5 December. Photo: Mark Guilford.

Shipshape vessel returned to cadets GORDON PREECE A 17ft cutter which had been part of the TS Talisman Nelson Navy Cadets for six decades has been returned to its Hardy St shed after restoration work by volunteers. The vessel, which was originally built by Navy boat building apprentices in Devonport in 1965 and given to the Nelson Cadets in the same year, had been used for its sailing programme until the 1980s when modern vessels were introduced. Since then, the cutter was used for rowing and kept at Cross Quay, until Nelson-based Royal New Zealand Navy (RNZN) captain, Clive Holmes, requested in 2021 that the boat be restored. Nelson-based Royal New Zealand Naval Association member, Ian McKnight, who managed the restoration, says he and up to nine volunteers, some of which were also association members, worked on the boat at a member’s Tāhunanui section. “We sanded, we washed, we cleaned… one of our chaps is pretty handy with a blow

torch, so we managed to get a lot of the paint off like that, and then it was really a case of inspecting the boat properly,” he says. “Once we had it to a stage where we could see the damage, there were a couple of splits in the planks, there were broken ribs, there were so many rivets missing it wasn’t funny… we fixed a part of the keel that was damaged, and fixed part of the stern. “Then it was a case of gluing things up and preparing it and getting it ready to have an undercoat and then take it through the other stages of painting.”

Ian says the cutter’s oars, mast, sails, rigging and brass work were restored, and new duckboards were installed to complete the project. TS Talisman Navy Cadets Nelson boats officer, Jake Vanderburg, says the group was “very impressed” with the restored piece of the cadet’s history, which will be on display at its Hardy St unit. “We’re all very impressed with what the guys have done and I think for the younger cadets they don’t always appreciate the nostalgia older people have for older stuff but I think some of the senior cadets can certainly see the beauty of the restoration,” he says.

The 17ft cutter was lovingly restored to its former glory by volunteers. Photo: Supplied.

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Exemplary young woman awarded college Dux GORDON PREECE Grace Roberts was “over the moon” to be named Nelson College for Girls Dux for 2023. The 18-year-old, who plans to study financial engineering in the Garden City (Christchurch) next year, credited the accolade to her teachers, who always challenged her to excel in extensive subjects. “I’ve loved having really supportive teachers who have pushed me and allowed me to do harder subjects,” she says. “Extending me while still challenging my thinking, and just having a good time academically,” she says. “I’ve always been quite academic, I love maths and science, [and being awarded Dux] just made all my work feel like I actually achieved something.” Grace’s academic determination led her to achieve NCEA Level 3 with an excellence endorsement while still a Year 12 student. She had already begun a University of Canterbury correspondence mathematics course this year alongside her school sub-

Grace Roberts has been named Nelson College for Girls Dux. Photo: Gordon Preece. jects, economics, chemistry and digital technology. On top of achieving the Atmore Memorial Scholarship and

Christie Award to the Dux of the College, Grace also received the George Rutherford Scholarship in Science, the Nelson College

for Girls Award for Scholarship, Character and Contribution, and the University of Canterbury Te Kakau a Māui Scholarship. The combined value of all scholarships is $36,700, and Grace could be in for a further financial boost depending on her NCEA scholarship exam results for calculus, chemistry, economics, physics and statistics, which she has sat in previous weeks. Grace says she was also “over the moon” with her additional hoard to cover her study costs. “They gave a little profile on stage, and they said I was hard-working, determined and willing to give everything a shot,” she says. “I couldn’t believe I got the char-

acter contribution award because that was voted on by peers, we all wrote something about someone, and I honestly was shocked I was nominated for that. “I would like to think I get on with everyone but it’s nice to know they like me.” Grace says that she had also led the creative writing club at the college, and was able to “hit a ball and stab a person” competing in tennis and fencing. Born and raised in Nelson, she’s loved its outdoor amenities and the “chilled and laid back” community, but now eagerly awaits university life and adding more data to her already impressive spreadsheet.

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Nelson College for Girls officially welcomed their new tumuaki/principal, Claire O’Fee, on Monday morning with a pōwhiri. Claire will be stepping into the role from term one next year and has come from a position at Te Akatea Māori Principals’ Association, a role which she had held since last January, working with Māori firsttime principals and emerging Māori leaders. The college began advertising for a new principal in mid-2022 after Cathy Ewing announced her resignation. Cathy stepped down from the role at the beginning of this year, with deputy principal Heather McEwen stepping into the acting principal role. Photo: Gordon Preece.

Fire at Summerset

Seven appliances responded to a residential unit fire at Summerset in the Sun retirement village in Stoke on Friday night. Fire and Emergency New Zealand (FENZ) spokesperson, Daryl Ball, says it responded to the “fully involved” property fire just before 10:30pm on 8 December. He says the unit was unoccupied. “There were a couple of flare-ups

through the night, but they were winding down the scene 20 minutes after midnight. The last appliance to respond went to the scene at about 1:45am [on 9 December] just to make sure everything was all out.” An investigation into the cause of the blaze was ongoing.

New panels at Centre of NZ

Decrepit signs at the ‘Centre of New Zealand’ monument in Nelson have been replaced after a complaint about their “shabby” state. A frequent visitor to the famous hilltop monument found the signs bleached by the sun with names scratched into them. New panels have been installed.

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New Zealand Artesian Water Ltd (NZAW), a leading player in the NZ beverage industry, has announced expansion plans to meet the demands of a new export contract with a prominent international customer. The Hope based company, who makes E’stel Water, has embarked on a robust recruitment drive, aiming to hire 20 new staff members to accommodate the increased production requirements for this significant contract. All the new recruits will be paid the NZ Living Wage. CEO and founder at NZAW, Andrew Strang, says he’s excited to welcome all the new talent on board and contribute to the economic growth of the region. “This contract is a testament to the excellence of our products and the hard work of our team.”

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Opinion eBus patronage I read Geoff Drewett’s contribution to the Opinion section of Nelson Weekly (Nov 29). Mr Drewett should take a ride to Richmond return on the bus. I did today and through most of the trip the bus had at least 25 on board. Some get on as others get off. It will be a great initiative if our citizens give it a go and realize it’s working well at this early stage. It should only get better. Anonymous

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Well done Lads, that’s the Xmas spirit! Peter Steele

Council grapples tomorrow with the rates bill for next year and how we fund the recovery costs from the August 2022 storm. These are some of the decisions we need to make in preparing the Long Term Plan for the next 10 years, which will go out for consultation in March next year.

Victory businesses fundraise for families in need Amazing. Thank you to all involved. Allison Walker Neilson

Excellent effort! It was actually the same boys who volunteered at Kai Rescue and the Environment Centre. The boys then organised a food collection from all the Year 9 & 10 boys. They spoke in assemblies and tirelessly promoted and collected the food items from the classrooms each day for a week. The gold coin donation was for the boys who didn’t bring in a pantry item. New World generously topped that total up. The boys were then able to add another 5 boxes of food to their 16 boxes already collected, and deliver to Kai Rescue. Thank you to all Nelson College boys and whānau who donated to this worthy cause. Heledd Davis

Fabulous well done team. Teena McCoy

We get no choice about many increased costs. Our interest bill is up $3.8 million a year. Insurance is up $1.4 million. The problem isn’t helped by Governmentimposed costs such as Audit New Zealand fees rising 40%. Our challenge is to strike a balance between keeping the rate increase manageable without neglecting our roading, water and community infrastructure and maintaining the services that make Nelson such a great place to live.

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What’s On! Wairoa Gorge – Club Koha Day Saturday, 16 December, 8am – 3pm Wairoa Gorge This is a great opportunity for you to check the Gorge out - A 20 million dollar riding paradise with 70km of handbuilt single-track. We manage this amazing location on behalf of all club members, so we urge you to get out there and make the most it. The shuttle vehicles will be rolling nonstop from Pay a Koha for the day. Take your time to explore if you have not been before. Victory Christmas Sunday, 16 December, 11am – 5pm Victory Square, Nelson Join us for an epic day at Victory Square! Local churches and charities from Nelson are coming together to bring you ‘Victory Christmas’. Bring a picnic rug and come hang out for the day. Check out the live music, free food, spiritual wellness tents, balloons, a miniature train and more! And it’s all FREE!! Santa is Coming to the Boat House Email office@topsouthmedia.co.nz to include your event here

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We now know the costs of the huge repair job from the August 2022 storm – $11.1 million for water infrastructure, $19.3 million for roading, $17.1 million for river works, $9.3 million for parks and streams, $30.4 million for landslides and $2.3 million for the emergency response. These total $89.5 million and after we receive $29.7 million from insurance and Government support, the net cost to Council is $59.8 million. Our proposal to fund this is a storm recovery levy of $330 per year for each rateable unit over the next 10 years. It would have been $500 per year without Government support. Council will also be considering an 8.2% increase on top of this $330 levy. This is a tough ask on struggling households. My preference is that we make further savings tomorrow to get it down closer to the inflation rate of 5.6%. Rates increased by 37.7% last decade, 2.5 times the rate of inflation for those years of 15.2%. I am also proposing a change to the long-term rates policy to limit rate increases to no more than inflation but these decisions ultimately rest with the full Council. These choices are difficult, there are different views around the Council table but we are committed to working together on solutions. We look forward to hearing residents’ feedback next year as we work to resolve these financial challenges.

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Burger Joint’s brand new branch-out: Brewing It’s been just over 6 years since Nelson’s favourite and awardwinning burger restaurant opened its doors to the good people of Nelson with a new flavour for this fine city, and the Williams family still stand firmly at the helm. Over the years the team at Burger Culture has had the pleasure of pushing the envelope with creativity and of presenting their interpretation of what they believe to be their best version of one of the simplest but most enjoyable dishes on earth: the mighty Burger! Serving up to 750 burgers a day, including a unique variety of dishes suited to all dietary preferences. All of that then to be complemented with gluttonous sweets and shakes, refreshing locally-produced beverages and welcoming service. All wrapped up in an edgy, urban setting of street art, nostalgic nods to

pop culture, and video gaming. A perfect recipe for success, and a perfect setting to celebrate culture. Culture, in this instance, represented with music, art, flavour and being together. But change is on the horizon! As others in the industry, and those who enter our doors have also had to endure, the past few years have been, to put it simply, uncomfortable. This pumped the brakes on previous plans of expansion. As such, everyone has had to adapt, and in most cases this has led to some very creative ways of overcoming obstacles and, in some ways, hospitality operators have happily stumbled upon improvements to their operations. This is a testament to the amazing people who work within the hospitality industry. Observing how we’ve all worked together and supported one another has shone a warm light on how incredible and resilient the culture within hospitality is. One of the key notes to take away from it

all is to find a way to diversify and extend beyond simply the box you see yourself fitting into. For us, that’s burgers! We’re more than just that. As such, the last few years gifted us with an opportunity to look at our own personal culture. To us, culture isn’t just a side dish to life. It’s at the core of it. It’s the patty if you like; with all of those amazing additional ingredients adding another layer of joy and character, turning a simple bun into an experience. And there are a million combinations and variations to try out too. Some you’ll love, some you won’t… but, trying them is the

fun part. Culture is colour, it’s sound, it’s flavour, it’s creating a story. Culture is open to interpretation and bounces from one person to the next developing and evolving as it travels. In understanding that, we have come to the realisation that

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In addition to that we’ve recently opened up our Hatch. From early morning (8am), “Culture – Coffee” is serving up breakfast burgers, donuts and delicious coffee from Soul Arch Coffee Roasters. Culture have you covered as a one stop shop, for all your flavour-craving needs. There is more though. Other “nuggets” are cooking so to speak. As we evolve

the same is to be said for Nelson’s beloved Burger Culture. Culture is at our core and who we are, and this is only reinforced by the incredible team that we have the pleasure of sharing the same vision with. A “shout-out” list would be too much to fit on the page. This is where we’ve come from. This is what has formed and shaped us and brought us to where we are now: being on the precipice of presenting to the world, our “culture”! One of the relationships that has developed over the years for us is the one between us and the team at the Hop Federation Brewery, who this year also celebrate a decade of brewing some of the region's finest beer. Since day one we always knew that the Culture brand and Hop Federation had similar alignments and are equally ingrained in the culture that we’ve each created around us. This is evident in the approach we both have to what we do and the meticulous dedication we have to what we produce. With Hop Fed moving into their brandnew brewery in Motueka, the timing couldn’t be more perfect. A few chats, and beers later, the nugget of an idea was born. The idea of a space in the city centre that showcases the amazing flavours and

creativity of Hop Federation to the people of Nelson and those who pass through it, complemented with a food offering to match. Within the next few weeks and, as an early Christmas present for Nelsonians, that nugget has now flourished into “Culture – Beer House” in co-lab with Hop Federation Brewery and Tohu Wines. We couldn’t be more proud of what has been produced and how hard everyone has worked on the project. We hope the people of Nelson enjoy it as much as we will. Jump on our socials or website for open dates and times. We aim to host beer-tasting events with the team from Hop Federation, winetasting events with the team from Tohu Wines, youthful twists on classic cocktails, live music of all sorts, and offer a space for private functions. Whether it be birthday parties, work do’s or private meetings, we’ve got you sorted. This will all be rolled up with the experience you expect from the newly re-branded “Culture – Burger Joint”, an evolution of the old favourite.

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our brand into “Culture” our hope is to expand this further with “Culture – Milk Bar” coming soon. Before long we hope to open another restaurant site, launch a food truck on the road and, who knows what more from there? We’re looking forward to going on that journey hand in hand with Hop Federation Brewery and Tohu Wines; accompanying them (hopefully with our food truck) to their celebrations, events and beer and wine festivals. But most importantly, we look forward to continuing to bring you Nelson’s (and possibly New Zealand’s) finest burgers – as we have always done. Burgers & Breweries after all are a significant part of our own culture. Folks go from town to town comparing their town's offering to the other towns offering and wear it as a badge of pride. Needless to say, we find ourselves very grateful and blessed to live in such an amazing place, surrounded by amazing people, and work within an industry that provides us with so much opportunity. So, keep your eyes peeled on where we take it from here. You’re already part of our journey so, come in, get a dose of culture and continue with us on our journey.

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World class trails in the heart of our region Deeply ingrained into our regional culture, mountain biking has long been part of our local identity, bringing people of all walks of life together to enjoy the incredible offerings of our local landscape. Honoured with a Gold accolade by the International Mountain Bicycling Association (IMBA), Nelson Tasman stands out among just six global destinations, offering an unparalleled experience of mountain biking paradise. Dedicated to keeping that title alive, the Nelson Mountain Bike Club (NMTBC) have worked tirelessly to ensure the local mountain bike community has access to some of the world’s best trails. Established in 1989 by a group of visionary individuals, Manager Geoff Wright says the club has grown into a powerhouse in the mountain biking world. Now boasting over 3100 members, NMTBC is a community-driven, not-for-profit organisation that

is deeply committed to fostering the sport by maintaining trails and promoting the unique identity of Nelson Tasman as a mountain biking hub. At the core of NMTBC's history is Bryce Buckland, Mike Gain and Keith Richardson, trailblazers in the truest sense. Bryce says he was proud of the membership growing from 90 to 120. “And here we are now at over 3000! Cycling has taken a quantum leap, and the membership is a testament to the club and reflection of its popularity.” Keith is a recent recipient of a Lifetime Contribution award at the NZCT Sport and Recreation Awards and says the proximity of local trails and their sheer scale are the biggest draw cards. “We have such a huge range of awesome tracks, spanning hundreds of kilometres, and ranging from beginner to expert – that’s the big draw. In summer we get a lot of Euro pro riders come

and stay in the region just for that reason.” Kylie Reeves, NMTBC Communications Manager, is proud of the region’s global 5-star rating. “We have a staggering 450 km of single-track trails within a 40 km radius of the CBD, and this has been recognised by the IMBA. Our region is one of only six in the world to hold that title.” Kylie says mountain biking in Nelson Tasman is more than a sport; it's ingrained in the region's identity. “The club boasts a diverse membership, spanning various ages and skill levels, creating a vibrant and inclusive community.” NMTBC acts as a powerful advocate for local mountain bikers, says Geoff, fostering positive relationships with local landowners and stakeholders. Their objectives include leading the development and maintenance of Nelson’s trail network, promoting mountain bike events, and developing the Wairoa Gorge Bike Park as a re-

Proud of the Club’s achievements, Nelson Mountain Bike Club (NMTBC) has been a platform for nurturing and showcasing local prowess. Manager, Geoff Wright says it is a fantastic feeling to see Club members competing on the world stage. “There are some really strong females performing at an international level. Rae Morrison (pictured) and George Swift are top riders from the region who recently competed in the World Enduro Series.” Dominic Bissett gional tourism asset and international destination. "Membership funds contribute to trail maintenance and resource development. Beyond these contributions, members enjoy a host of benefits, including access to

exclusive areas, discounts at local businesses, and the satisfaction of being part of a community-driven initiative.” Geoff explains the dedication and craftsmanship that goes into trail creation, particularly in places

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Region-wide feral cat control too costly like The Gorge. “So much time and care has been put into it, there is nothing but handcrafted trails all the way through. Every detail has been considerably thought about and meticulously planned throughout all of the sections.” Becoming a member of NMTBC is easy and offers incredible benefits to its people. “Memberships enable the club to keep advocating. By being a member, you can be a part of what Nelson can invest in. You can add your voice. We are always working with landowners to ensure the trail network has a really solid future.” Hosting more than 30 events each year with a mix of local and national competitions, NMTBC have a great sponsorship base, says Geoff. “A lot of the places that add to Nelson Tasman’s identity offer a discount to club members just by showing your NMTBC member app.” Geoff believes that one of the best gifts is a membership to NMTBC, providing access to world-class trails and a community that values its rich history. Temporary permits are also available for visitors, ensuring everyone has a chance to experience the beauty of Nelson's mountain biking

offerings. Showcasing a part of what the region has to offer, NMTBC is hosting a ‘Gorge Club Koha Day’ this Saturday, Dec 16 from 8am to 5pm. Situated deep in the Wairoa Valley, ‘The Gorge’ is home to over 70km of world class hand-built single track. Open to all members, Koha Day provides a ‘real community vibe’, says Geoff. “We have one of the world's best bike parks on our doorstep! Koha Day is a great opportunity to check out the area, the accommodation, rivers and hang out and have a picnic and spend time with other members.” As it continues to evolve, NMTBC remains a symbol of community, camaraderie, and the exhilarating joy of mountain biking in one of the world's premier destinations. “I would like to pay homage to everyone who has come before us, who had the foresight to look at the hills and were brave enough to scratch lines in them. Those who first forged relationships, important relationships, to make our mountain bike hub. There are a lot of very lucky people in Nelson Tasman.”

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Local Democracy Reporter

Feral cats are set be targeted in high-value sites of biodiversity across Nelson Tasman, but some councillors are frustrated control efforts won’t be region-wide. The region’s two councils are in the process of reviewing their joint pest management plan. Currently, feral cats are only included as a pest around the Waimea Estuary. However, the new, draft plan would see feral cat control extended to support pre-existing programmes led by community groups and the Department of Conservation in the Abel Tasman National Park, around Saint Arnaud, and in key Nelson locations. However, for many councillors on the committee reviewing the regional pest management plan, what was proposed didn’t go far enough. “What about the areas that are outside of that, that feral cats go to, with biodiversity we don’t care about because we can’t deal with it?” Tasman councillor Mike Kininmonth asks. “I think we have one eye closed, and one eye open.” He would like to see the pest management plan include requirements that companion cats are microchipped and desexed, to reinforce feral cat control work.

Nelson councillor Matthew Benge was of a similar mind. “We either do something about cats or we don’t. There’s no point in pretending about what’s happening,” he says. He gave an example about how he let a property adjoining his own to lie fallow, which saw native skinks flourish until cats decimated their population. “Cats are a major problem.” Nelson councillor Rachel Sanson also raised the possibility of adding more provisions for feral cat control around important nesting grounds for vulnerable native birds, such as at Pūponga and Farewell Spit, the Motueka Sandspit, or the Rototai Reserve, and around the Brook Waimārama Sanctuary. “There’s a lot more areas of biodiversity significance than just the Waimea Inlet.” Council officers said that the limiting factor for feral cat control was cost and the capacity for enforcement and that keeping the scope to the proposed locations, which already have control programmes, would bring the greatest direct benefit. “Unless the council wants to employ additional staff to chase cats around the district… it’s probably better that it be done in areas of particularly high biodiversity value,” says Paul Sheldon, Tasman council’s special projects analyst – biosecurity.

Tasman alone is estimated to have upwards of 28,000 feral cats. However, council staff also highlighted that both councils were in the process of drafting cat bylaws which, if adopted, would support feral cat control by mandating the microchipping and desexing of companion cats. Desexing cats can limit the number of unwanted cats, and therefore potential stray and feral cats, while microchipping will ensure that peoples’ pets aren’t harmed in the feral cat control process. Early data from Tasman council’s pre-engagement work on cat ownership shows that, from an initial 424 survey respondents, that 79 per cent of companion cats are already microchipped with almost 99 per cent desexed. “The world has moved on quite a lot,” Rachel says. “I’m hopeful that we wouldn’t have the same kind of pushback, either to this [pest management plan] or to the bylaws, that we might have had a few years ago.” Councillors eventually approved the plan for consultation, which the two councils are expected to open on 23 February 2024 for a period of one month.

Nelson City Council thanked its volunteers in the parks and reserves space last week with an end-of-year morning tea to celebrate the work they do. More than 200 people volunteer on 41 projects that work to protect and enhance the city’s natural environment. More than half volunteer on a weekly basis and have contributed more than 16,800 hours of work and helped to plant 5700 native trees and grasses across Nelson. Photo: Max Frethey.

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Black Caps primed for midweek game at Saxton Oval JACK MALCOLM The countdown is on for local cricket fans as the Black Caps return to Saxton Oval. With the test-match series against Bangladesh tied, the two teams return to New Zealand for three ODI and T20 games in the build-up to New Year, with Nelson hosting the second ODI on Wednesday, 13 December. Adding to the excitement is the potential international debut for local boy Josh Clarkson, who was named in the 14-man squad ahead of the series. He says it would be a special feeling to play on his home grounds in Nelson, and Napier - where he had smashed his match-winning unbeaten century to win the 2023 Ford Trophy Grand Final in March this year. “I’m absolutely stoked. “But I think my old man’s even more excited than I am.” Tom Latham will lead the squad, which features seven players from the recent ICC Cricket World Cup in India, including breakout star Rachin Ravindra, who finished as the World Cup’s fourth-top run scorer with a New Zealand record-equalling 578 runs from 10 innings. It’s been over four years since Saxton Oval saw international cricket on its grounds, when the Black Caps beat England by 14 runs in a T20 in 2019. New Zealand Cricket’s general man-

Josh Clarkson (right) will return to Saxton Oval this season, but this time he’s hoping he won’t be wearing his whites after being selected for the Black Caps squad. Photo: Trina Brereton/Shuttersport. ager for venues, facilities and events, Graham Parks, says they’re delighted to be returning to the region again. “Led by the Central Districts Cricket Association, there’s been great collaboration between a wide range of local stakeholders including Nelson Cricket, Nelson City Council and the Nelson Regional Development Agency to bring international cricket back to the area. “With the games also broadcast free-

to-air on TVNZ channels, it’s also a great chance to showcase the region to the rest of the country and the world. “Games at Saxton Oval have been well supported in the past, and it’s great to bring the Black Caps and White Ferns back to such a popular summertime destination.” Local women’s cricket fans will have to wait until March to see their team, with two T20 matches scheduled for Friday 22 and Sunday 24 March.

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Get your ship together! A safety message from the Nelson Harbourmaster

Hard to believe it’s only just over two weeks until xmas! Hopefully there are few boating-related presents in your stockings this year. If you are still struggling with a great gift idea for the boatie in your life, consider a Coastguard membership or a boating course like day skipper or VHF, or you could take a practical RYA Powerboat II course as a family. With school holidays just around the corner, expect the beaches and boat ramps to be busy. Please remember to be patient and if you see someone struggling, lend a hand. However, if it is outside your ability, don’t hesitate to give us a call on 0800 66 42 72 (NNHARBour). We will be on the water as much as possible over the next few months, and we will be conducting a few ‘no excuses’ days during this time. This is a good reminder to brush up on your responsibilities as a skipper, and make sure you follow the rules to ensure everyone comes home safe. The key things to remember to keep you and your loved ones safe: •

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in an emergency, call 111 (Police), use VHF Ch 16, or activate your beacon

For more information pick up a ‘Know before you go’ guide at the boat ramp or from the Harbourmaster office across the road from Ruby’s Café. Fair winds and following seas, Nelson Harbourmaster Call: 0800 66 4272 (0800 NN HARB) Email: harbourmaster@ncc.govt.nz

Almost 16 months on from the floods that destroyed Waahi Taakaro’s bridge to the golf course, a permanent replacement has been installed. It’s been a long road to recovery for the club, who saw their temporary bridge damaged in a separate flood and further damage done to the course. But, it’s also shown the Kiwi ingenuity of the club members and management, with golfers taking a ferry trip over the ford on the back of a trailer while they waited for their replacement. Photo: Supplied/Waahi Taakaro.

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Giants secure signature of rising Tall Black The NBS Nelson Giants have begun Sal's NBL Free Agency with a bang, by locking in Tall Black and Breaker Dan Fotu for the 2024 season. The power forward averaged 17.8 points per game for the Franklin Bulls in 2023, along with 6.8 rebounds, and shot at just under 55 per cent from the field. Standing over two metres tall and weighing just over 100kg, Dan has been in the basketball spotlight since a young age. At 14, he had already joined the Breakers Academy and helped Rangitoto College to back-toback national secondary school titles in 2015 and 2016.

Sporting greatness runs in the genes, with Dan the younger brother of experienced Tall Black Isaac and Tall Fern Ella Fotu. All three wear the number 42 when on court to mimic their family name, which is pertinent as the Giants franchise turns 42 years old in 2024. Dan joined the Breakers as a development player in the 2017/18 season before starting his college career at St Mary's in California, where he averaged 5.8 points and 3.4 rebounds a game across 126 matches. The opportunity to continue learning from Giants head coach Mike Fitchett was too good to

turn down for the 24-year-old. "I've worked with Fitch on Tall Blacks duty, so when he started talking to me about coming to Nelson, I jumped at the chance. The Giants have a great history, and I can't wait to be a part of it." For Mike, this signing represents the biggest "coup" in his five years as head coach of his hometown team. "Dan is a great player and will be a great person to have around the club and the town. I was lucky enough to coach Dan at the Breakers Academy and through the NZ age group programme, so when he started tearing through the NBL last season I was watch-

ing closely. "He is a highly-skilled player and I believe he has the ability to be an MVP in this league. He says that there were a "few sleepless nights" as they tried to ink the deal, but believes it's the best way they could kick off their 2024 season. "His ability to play across multiple positions, along with his size and athletic skills, made him a no-brainer target for us this offseason. "I hope we can help him achieve his professional and international goals, I can't wait to start working with him again,” Mike says.

The signing of Dan Fotu will provide a stable foundation to build both the NBS Nelson Giants offence and defence around this upcoming season. Photo: Supplied.

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Richmond New Life Church 85 Wensley Road, Richmond

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Wednesday 13 December 2023

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