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Scammer plays on mother’s love ANNE HARDIE When a Nelson mother received a frantic WhatsApp message from her daughter last week requesting help, she obliged with her debit card details and was scammed

more than $7,500. Martine says she is usually very scam savvy, but the call for help played on a mother’s emotions and the perceived stress of her daughter meant it all happened very quickly.

Scammers had accessed her daughter’s WhatsApp account and the language used in the messaging mimicked the language of her daughter, convincing Martine that her daughter in Auckland was in trouble with a

broken phone and no money. “She said ‘mum, I’m stressing, what do I do?’ She had no phone, no access to money, so as a mother I said of course, what do you need? It was just as I would talk to my daughter, so no alarm bells

went off. I finished with the feeling of great, she’s sorted.” That feeling changed the next day when Kiwibank phoned her to ask about money going out of her

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Tasman claims two sun titles ANNE HARDIE Richmond is officially one of the best places in the country to enjoy the sun, finishing second in the sunshine stakes for 2023. While Tekapo leapt past Richmond in the last days of the year to record 2,658 hours of sun, the Nelson region, which Niwa records at Richmond, recorded 2,639 sunny hours. Third place with 2,574 hours went to Tasman which Niwa records at Tākaka. While Niwa may not realise Richmond is also in Tasman, it enabled the region to score two of the top three places for sunshine last year. The region was fortunate, because 2023 was the country’s fourth cloudiest year on record while Tasman bathed in sunshine more than most. Appleby also featured in Niwa’s 2023 report because it registered its highest mean maximum air temperature since records began in 1932. At 19.2 degrees celsius, it was 1.2 degrees above its average. It also recorded its highest daily minimum temperature on record since 1941 with 20.9 degrees on 5 February and several other record minimums through the year. Overall, 2023 was New Zealand’s second-warmest year on record.

Chloe Goodfellow, 8, and her brother Arlo, 4, get to the river after a long, hot, sunny day in Richmond. Photo: Anne Hardie.

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Scammer plays on mother’s love FROM PAGE 1 account. In total, $4,000 was spent on her debit card and the account was used for two payments to the foreign exchange company Wise, adding up to more than $7,500 from her account. “When I got that call from the bank, my heart just hit the floor. I just can’t believe I’ve been scammed. It was all so quick that I didn’t have time to think and they had all the answers. “I’m just devastated. Gutted. I don’t have much money and it’s a huge amount of money to me.” The payments to Wise can be retrieved, but the $4,000 on her debit card is not so clear. Martine says banks need to support customers who lose money to sophisticated scams, which are becoming harder to identify.

“Now with AI (artificial intelligence), the average human doesn’t stand a chance.” Last week Richmond Police was contacted about three different scam frauds in just 15 minutes and community constable Kyle Abbott says people are being conned into losing, sometimes, thousands of dollars. Facebook Marketplace results in regular complaints to the police and he says one $700 mobile phone was recently sold 10 times to different buyers over three to four days, which resulted in about $7,000 in the scammer’s pocket. Scammers copy photos of goods from legitimate trading sites such as Trade Me and place them on Facebook Marketplace. His advice when buying goods from Facebook Marketplace or similar is to view the trade before

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Community constable Kyle Abbott with his little black book of scams fraud. Photo: Anne Hardie. buying. “If you can’t front up and check it, be prepared to lose your money.” Another Facebook scam involving a fake profile requested a money transfer with the promise

of receiving a larger sum of money, which resulted in a Richmond person losing $7,750. One local woman, befriended by a scammer, ended up spending $10,000 on her credit card in just a month to buy iTune and Steam cards for her “friend” who was claiming to be in trouble. Constable Abbott says the scammer would then sell those cards for “a lot more”. “I just hate people giving their money away to people who don’t care.” Often, people who have been successfully scammed will be scammed again and again because their details have been sold to other scammers, he says. “There are people I’ve dealt with here who have lost hundreds of thousands of dollars over several scams. A lot of this comes down

to loneliness and I encourage younger people to keep in touch with the older members of your family and look after elderly in the community.” It is not just older people being scammed though and he says the younger ones are often too embarrassed to admit they have been scammed. For the younger generation, sextortion is one of the biggest threats, when scammers request sexual photos of the victim and then use those photos to blackmail them. Constable Abbott says younger people get scammed that way because sexual photos have become normalised among their generation “If in doubt, treat everything as a scam. We get one reported every day. Some people have lost thousands of dollars and there are people who have lost houses.”

Tasman District Council wants to remind everyone that water restrictions still apply for its urban water supplies, and their rural extensions. The areas affected are the Wakefield and Waimea zones, which includes Richmond, Brightwater, Hope, Redwood 1 and 2 and Māpua water supplies. This also applies to Nelson residents whose water is supplied from the Richmond Water Supply Scheme. Information for residents and businesses on what restrictions are in place and what this means for you is available on our website www.tasman.govt.nz/water-restrictions. There are lots of simple ways to conserve water this summer– head to www.tasman.govt.nz/water-tips for ideas.

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Renewing vows after sixty years of marriage JACK MALCOLM Malcolm and Jenny Reid say the secret to a long-lasting marriage is to always remember it’s a partnership. The couple celebrated their sixtieth wedding anniversary by renewing their vows in front of friends and family last weekend at Club Waimea, having continued a family tradition of decades-long partnerships. Jenny’s parents were married for almost 70 years, while her brothers celebrated diamond anniversaries after 60 years of marriage. Married on January 11 1964, at 20 years old, the lovebirds met in a chance encounter when Malcolm was hospitalised for peritonitis and Jenny was his nurse. Meeting again at a dance a few months later, the pair were thick as thieves and were married at St Thomas’s Church in Motueka just two months later. With the milestone anniversary comes the congratulations and a gifts table adorned with cards from King Charles and Queen Camilla, Nelson’s mayor and MP, and the Governor

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Dorah the globetrotting locomotive ANNE HARDIE Dorah the globetrotting model locomotive has spent the past three years travelling the world and is now visiting a rail enthusiast in Redwood Valley. German-born Juergen Sparrer grew up with Märklin model railways, so relished the opportunity to host Dorah and add another country to her travels. The 1:87 scale model railway steam engine left its home in France in 2021 and has since been posted to enthusiasts in places around the globe including Europe, South Africa, Argentina and now New Zealand. Juergen says it is simply a fun thing to do for model railway enthusiasts and Dorah even has her own Facebook page where followers can track her travels. He suspects she is probably the most-travelled locomotive that has been documented – because her travel book goes with her as she is posted from country to country. “We had a glass of champagne and took a photo for the Facebook page to show Dorah has

Juergen Sparrer and the well-travelled Dorah. Photo: Anne Hardie.

arrived in New Zealand and been welcomed with French champagne.” As a child, Juergen grew up next to a rail viaduct, his father was a

railway executive and the family did not own a car because they could travel anywhere by train with an 80 percent discount. So trains have always been an inte-

gral part of his life. Added to that was the precious early Märklin model railways and when Juergen emigrated to New Zealand, he filled a room with his Märklin

models and railway layout. When he eventually sold the collection, it paid for a luxury train trip across India. But the sale did not curb his interest and now he restores Märklin models from the 1950s and 1960s for other collectors. Though there are numerous collectors around the world, he says there are few restorers, which makes him a bit of a rarity. He carries out complete mechanical and electrical repairs on models that are so sought after that even the original box and instructions are valuable. He still retains his own collection of model engines – albeit on a smaller scale than in the past and not necessarily the highly-prized early models – which will keep Dorah company during her New Zealand visit. In some countries, her hosts have given her a run on a track layout if there is one available and according to her travel log, she has even been to the beach. Juergen plans to host Dorah until February and then hopefully post her to a new host in the North Island.

US tourist drove on wrong side of road for 10 minutes before collision TRACY NEAL

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An American tourist who’d been driving on the wrong side of the road for at least 10 minutes before hitting an oncoming car towing a jet ski told police it was the side of the road he was used to driving on. The finance company manager in Washington D.C., Brett Douglas Reck, appeared in the Nelson District Court on Monday, delaying his planned return flight to the US to admit a charge of dangerous driving in relation to Friday night’s crash. Judge Tony Zohrab said in convicting him it was an “appalling piece of driving” that was not a momentary incursion but a long period at which other people had been put at risk. Today, the court sought proof that he had deposited close to $26,000 into a lawyer’s trust account as a contribution towards reparation, of which a final amount was yet to be determined. Police had sought bail that would have prevented Reck from leaving the country as planned, to allow them to investigate whether his driving had been affected by alcohol. Reck appeared on Friday night to be intoxicated, police said, but would be leaving the country sooner than the alcohol blood tests would be completed, despite requests to expe-

dite the process. The 42-year-old had been in New Zealand on a three-week holiday with his wife and young child. Just before 10pm, he was driving his rented Toyota north on the Shenandoah Highway, State Highway 65, near Murchison. The area of rural highway has a 100kmh speed limit, has no lighting and frequent corners. Reck was driving in the right-hand lane for at least 10 minutes, despite a following vehicle flashing its headlights and sounding a horn he did not adjust his driving and move to the left lane, police said. The oncoming Subaru towing a jet ski trailer swerved to avoid Reck, whose car hit the left side of the Subaru and its trailer. Reck’s vehicle rolled and was severely damaged, as was the Subaru, which had its rear wheel and trailer sheared off. The impact catapulted the jet ski off the trailer along with a large metal box that was on top of the jet ski. Mountain bikes on the vehicle were also damaged. Reck told police he was tired and driving on the wrong side of the road because he was used to driving on the right. Police said Reck was seen to have thrown a beer can from the car at the scene and appeared to be in-

toxicated, although Reck’s lawyer John Sandston said he did not recall throwing the can because he was dizzy from the crash. Reck was taken to hospital to be checked for injuries and blood was taken for analysis of a blood alcohol level. Sandston said Reck had told him he had been drinking alcohol beforehand, which meant he may well lose his insurance cover. Sandston said Reck faced losing his job if he was delayed longer and he and his wife’s young child was high needs and required both parents for around-the-clock care. “He said he could have left the country and not turn up, but he chose to do the right thing and he feels bad about what happened,” Sandston said. Judge Zohrab said despite the court being asked to put off Reck’s departure so the matter could be finalised, it was not clear how long that might take. He said the police accepted the pressure placed on the family if he was detained. “At this stage, we’ve done the best we can to arrange reparation. “I will leave it to you to resolve the issue of personal liability,” Judge Zohrab said. He disqualified Reck from driving for 15 months and fined him $1500.

Best suited winner, Jono Leach, left, and best dressed winner, Sarah Linup, both of Nelson, with their winning sashes. Photo: Gordon Preece.

Fashion keeps pace GORDON PREECE The glitzy, glamourous and sharp-dressed strutted their stuff for the Fashion on the Field contest at the Nelson Harness Racing Club’s annual summer meeting at Richmond Park on Sunday. . Azra Edmonds won the young racegoer category with his suave dress shirt and waistcoat, with Ava Allsopp coming in second place. Best dressed was won by Sarah Lindup with her red flower dress and matching fascinator. In his fourth time entering Fashion on the Field, Nelsonian Jono Leach took out the best suited category with his three piece suit.

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Shoppers watching their dollars ANNE HARDIE Christmas shoppers in the Nelson Tasman region spent more than the previous year, though Richmond retailers say customers were spending their money carefully. Figures from Worldline NZ, which has rebranded Paymark, show the growth rate in the core retail sector (excluding hospitality) during December for the Nelson Tasman region was 2.8 per cent higher than 2022 and resulted in $83 million in transactions. On Boxing Day alone, the region’s transactions totalled $2.1 million which was 7.2 per cent higher than the previous year and was the third highest percentage increase in the country behind Otago and the Wairarapa. In Richmond Mall, Acquisitions second-in-charge Michelle Hutton says December was a good month for the giftware store, with plenty of visitors in town shopping. “We had a fantastic Christmas and I think the figures were on par with last year. It felt busier and people were buying, but they were watching what they were

Michelle Hutton from Acquisitions says retail has been busy. Photo: Anne Hardie. spending.” Likewise, The Floral Bar owner Lisa Martin says the festive season was busy, which was also due

to shifting the business to Queen St, but customers were buying cheaper gifts than the past which she attributes to the rising cost of

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Council boss departs ‘all-consuming’ job MAX FRETHEY

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After six years in the “incredibly stimulating” role of Tasman District Council’s chief executive, Janine Dowding will leave the organisation at the end of month to let someone else “take the reins”. “It’s an amazing role because there’s so much variety and it’s incredibly stimulating. You’re encountering different issues and topics every day.” Janine arrived as the council was debating if it should proceed with the Waimea Community Dam. Leading a council for the first time amidst the making of that massive decision was “really tough” but also provided a great learning experience for the council’s new chief executive. “There really wasn’t a part of council that that project didn’t touch, so it was a valuable opportunity for me to learn about council,” Janine says. Like the dam, many of council’s major challenges during her time as chief executive provided Janine with some of the real highlights of her tenure. The “awful” 2019 Pigeon Valley wildfire brought out “the best in people” as the community rallied

Janine Dowding has led the council through wildfires and pandemics but will be leaving the job at the end of the month. Photo: Max Frethey. around those affected, while the Covid-19 pandemic provided the council the opportunity to make some much-needed changes, enabling greater agility and flexibility. Janine says the council’s successes are the result of the collective efforts of those within and outside the organisation and is simply “proud to have been part of the team that has made these things

happen.” One of the council’s notable achievements during the last six years has been the development and progression of its relationship with iwi. “We’ve got a way to go there, but there’s really deep commitment and an understanding of the value of those relationships.” Despite enjoying the job, Janine acknowledges that it can be

“tough gig” with periods of incredibly high stress and a need for endurance. The rising amount of abusive behaviour being directed towards council staff “takes a toll” on people’s well-being, but being chief executive is also simply an “all-consuming job”. “I wouldn’t say I go home and stress every night, but it’s very hard to switch off because there’s

always so much happening,” she says. Janine took the opportunity to consider her future and realities of her job as the end of her term approached, eventually deciding not to seek an extension to her contract. After she finishes up at the council, Janine has no plans and will spend the next couple of months resetting and rebuilding her reserves. “It just feels like a good time to let somebody else come in and take the reins.” But it sounds like that somebody has big shoes to fill with Mayor Tim King praising Janine’s leadership during her final council meeting. “There is no one I would have preferred to go through the last five years, and particularly the whole Covid experience, leading our organisation.” Janine’s advice to her successor is to value and appreciate all the people both inside and outside the council who make Tasman what it is.

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If walls could talk, the tales could they tell - Part 2 ROBYN PARKES As Richmond grew the need for infrastructure and public necessities became more urgent. A burial ground was one such need and a suitable piece of land was secured for a public cemetery. The civic men of Richmond meet in 1856 at the hotel to enrol shareholders, elect officers and consider other important matters concerning the cemetery. Meetings, some important and some not so, dinners and events, continued over the years with the following a sample - Company of Nelson Volunteers 1862; Nelson and Marlborough Steam Navigation Company public meeting, Oct 1862; Richmond Company Rifle Volunteers, Aug 1865; 25th Anniversary of Nelson dinner, Mar 1867; formation of the Waimea Flax Company, Oct 1869; formation of a Farmers Club, Jun 1871 and formation of a Coursing Club, Apr 1878. The latter Coursing Club in New Zealand was the forerunner to modern greyhound racing.

In August 1878 locals meet to discuss the formation of the Richmond Volunteer Fire Brigade. Mr Croucher was voted to the chair, Messrs Lammas and Harkness were appointed to canvas the district for subscriptions and officers were appointed, C. Gapper-Captain, E. Fairey- Lieutenant, Foreman of Hook and Ladder-M. Lammas, Foreman No.1 Hose Company–H. Webb, Foreman Fire Company–T. Gibson, Secretary–G. Hurst, and Treasurer–J. Croucher. By September 1854 the hotel’s publican was William Dale. William Watson Nicholson then took over the licence in December 1856. Other landlords included Robert Disher 1858, Robert Malcom 1863, John Disher 1865, Thomas Benfield 1866, G Snow 1868, C. Percival 1869, William Tovey 1869, George Thompson 1880, Mr Harris 1887, Mrs A Kearns (proprietress) 1887, and Matthew Green 1888. As 1900 rolled in other surnames of landlords included Hurley, Schroder, Brandt, Borham, Beatson, Ew-

The Star of Richmond as it sits today. Photo: Max Frethey.

ers, Scrimgeour, Kearns, Bowers, Moore, Harford, Griffith, Harden, Marr, Stobie, Alexander and Maguire. Of the above landlords, William Tovey was reported for keeping his house in a disorderly manner, John Schroder had his licence opposed with Constable Cameron saying the premises required repairing, modern fire escapes were needed and the lean-to kitchen needing repair, Peter Beatson was charged with Sunday trading.

George Marr, William Stobie and Daphne and Malcolm Maguire all faced charges for selling liquor outside of hours. There was a narrow escape for the hotel and its occupants on a Thursday evening, 7th of April 1906, when two passers-by observed smoke coming from the rooms. An occupant of one of the lower bedrooms had been reading and left the light too near the curtains which caught on fire and quickly igniting the ceiling

and walls. Fortunately, the fire was put out before too much damage was done. Henry Richard Duncan was the owner of the hotel for many years and in 1942 a report on the condition of the Star and Garter building was considered at a licencing meeting. The police report stated that the building was in a very bad state and past repair. Questions were asked about the safety of the building, its cleanliness, and the sanitary conditions. The issues were remedied. In 1950 the Star and Garter was gutted by fire. The bar itself was saved, but the remaining building was demolished before being rebuilt where it stands today. From 1950 to present day the Star and Garter, now called the Star Tavern, has had many more landlords and landladies, has continued to be the place where people meet and has been a silent witness to change and progress. As a final point, based on a generation being around 25 years, the old hotel has had seven generations of locals through its doors.

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Class bookings are now open for 2024 It’s a new year and 2024 is the year to upskill for new employment opportunities, re-new old passions, or just increase your knowledge or fitness. You can do this at a friendly, affordable night class or workshop at Waimea College Adult & Community Education. A diverse range of courses will surely satisfy your thirst for knowledge or simply a desire to meet new people who share a common interest. The usual favourite classes are offered, and the popular ones do fill quickly, as class sizes are limited, so be quick! Joining the team of Tutors for the first time are two new NZ Sign Language Tutors. Elizabeth Hines will teach the beginning Level 1A course and very soon Meghan Coppage will also join the experienced team to teach the more advanced levels. Over recent years there has been a surge in the demand for learning NZ Sign Language and Waimea College is very fortunate to now have four Tutors

who can teach this valuable skill. Did you know that Tertiary Education Commission subsidies are available? If you are considering booking for one of the applicable Waimea College Adult & Community Education courses, you are probably eligible to receive a 50% subsidy. If you have a NZ birth certificate/passport or NZ certificate of citizenship this will apply (some other cases also). Applicable courses currently being offered are: • Languages – NZ Sign Language, Spanish and Te Reo Māori • Health & Wellbeing - Yoga and Tai Chi • Computing & Technology – Xero, Microsoft Excel and Digital Photography For more information and to book online www.waimea.school.nz/ community-education or email ace@waimea.school.nz or phone Jo Johnston 544-6099 (870). Business Update. Adv.

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Hunters donate tonne of venison That’s so cool! Well done. Debbie Gardner Awesome mahi. Mark David Edwards Big shout out to Bill O’Leary who does a lot of this mahi and has been involved in Deerstalkers Assoc for what seems like a lifetime. Irish Kelz Absolutely fabulous, well done to all involved, that’s a super impressive effort. Gina Anderson Well done! That’s an awesome thing to do.

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they’re still a horrible way to raise hens. Just cos Ewings are local doesn’t mean they produce hens raised in good conditions. Sue Wilson

That’s fantastic Taylor, it will be a trip of a lifetime. I have been to the Aussie Open twice, you will love it. Gordon Curnow

Hopefully the prices drop too! Jayden Thomson

Me too! Congrats Taylor, you really deserve this amazing opportunity and experience. Lesley Smith

Egg shortage over, for now I don’t mind paying the price they are, but it needs to be the animal’s welfare and life that improves because of it, not human greed. Sharon Greig Yes, the supermarkets should have a say in the quality of eggs they sell, if it was up to the purchasers to decide they’d just blindly carry on as usual without the slightest care for the well-being of the hens - pig farms being another example. The reason they dictated the ban on colony cages as well is because

Ten years they had to prepare before creating an egg shortage. John Hugo

Trampers rescued from Nelson Lakes Followed the flight on flightrader 24. Couldn’t believe how fast they did the trip. Having a beacon sure helped in getting them back to hospital in a hurry. Allan Horner Best thing to do, makes it so much easier for them to find you. Greg Day

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Flushed phones, concrete and teddies cost Tasman $40k Is it time to put roadside billboards around the problem areas? To make sure more people get the message. Andrea Grocott

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thur giant wētās are wingless which makes them vulnerable to rodents, as well as climate change. “Being an alpine specialist, the giant wētā cannot be given sanctuary on an offshore island or in a fenced enclosure, the ‘back-stop’ measures for New Zealand’s most threatened wildlife,” Sandy explains. “The continued survival of this gorgeous critter is dependent on Aotearoa developing a mouse control tool that is effective in the massive landscapes of Kahurangi, there is currently no such tool. “In the Bug of the Year competition, the giant wētā is an ambassador for many other vulnerable alpine lizards and invertebrates that are often overlooked. We need to appreciate our bugs more, without bugs we would not have our iconic birds such as the roroa and whio,” Sandy adds. “We need help to shine a light on the giant wētā and the alpine fauna of Kahurangi, so please vote for Tasman’s endangered little friend.” To vote for the Mt Arthur giant wētā head to bugoftheyear.ento.org.nz before 12 February.

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Last year the Tasman Valley Young Farmers Club had a great year participating in various social and community events, and the year ahead looks just as busy. Social BBQ’s, trips to Pro Carts and the Speedway, Young Farmer of the Year competition, a ‘farmfit’ challenge, farm tours, and rural bike rides were all enjoyed by the members of the club over the past twelve months. A ‘guess the pip fruit pests and diseases’ competition at the Nelson A & P Show was a highlight from 2023 for all and newly-appointed group chairperson Amelia Marsden will be attending the Golden Bay A & P show this weekend where, alongside her job as a core nutrient specialist for Balance Agir-Nutrients, she will be wearing her Young Farmers hat to network with other young farmers and growers. Near the end of 2023, the Tasman Valley Young Farmers Club held their Annual General Meeting which saw Amelia step into the chairperson position

Tasman Valley Young Farmer board Michael Gibbs, Rachel Lowe and Zach Donovan. Photo: Supplied.

previously filled by Blair Anglesey. Michael Gibbs was re-elected into the treasurer role as was Rachel Lowe in the club secretary position. Zach Donovan took the junior vice-chairperson position and all in the club were excited to have this spot filled. The group says that alongside other fun events, like last year’s variety, they are planning to host a surprise large-scale event later in the year.

“We can’t tell you all the details just yet, but we are excited and once we have a few final things sorted we will be able to invite you all,” says club secretary, Rachel Lowe. She says that it’s a new year which is the perfect time to do something like join a new club. Tasman Valley Young Farmers welcome anyone aged 16-31 years old with a passion for the outdoors and primary industries to come and meet them, have a meal and social chat, and

see what the group has to offer. “It can be really scary going to a new place with new people, but we are friendly and will welcome you, so get in touch,” says Rachel. Those interested in connecting can do so through their Facebook page under ‘Tasman Valley Young Farmers’. “If you have been thinking about connecting, please do ... don’t let another year slip by when you could be having fun,” says Rachel.

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bid which started at 7am and, with breaks for morning and afternoon tea and lunch, saw the previous record of 370 passed half-an-hour before the last of the sheep was popped-through the porthole just after 5pm. But the record was again broken just three days later in a King Country woolshed. Matawai’s 34-year-old mum-of-two Catherine Mullooly, regarded as one of New Zealand’s most successful female competition shearers, smashed the world record by almost 10 sheep an hour, shearing 465 ewes to claim the world title.

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More local sheep with facial eczema than ever before ELOISE MARTYN Once considered a North Island problem, our changing climate has seen facial eczema, a damaging disorder for grazing livestock, become a widespread problem in the Top of the South affecting sheep, cattle, and deer. Facial eczema (FE) is caused by spores of fungus growing in the base of pasture. When moisture and temperature levels are high the fungus goes into overdrive and produces/releases toxic spores which are then consumed by the grazing livestock. The consumed toxic spores attack the animal’s liver and bile duct; however, few signs are apparent until around 10-14 days after the intake of the toxins, then clinical signs of photosensitization and jaundice appear. “Some animals show more signs than others so it can be hard to spot,” Wakefield shepherd Will Harley explains. “Affected animals are more like-

tricky.” “Things like knowing the risk Will explains that at a recent FE periods, doing spore counts, and field day, he had an opportunity getting zinc into the stock all to witness the biopsy of a sheep help.” showing physical signs of FE and One of the biggest issues is the a sheep that wasn’t showing any effect FE has on the reproductive signs. performance of breeding stock. “The ewe that was showing no The high-risk period in New Zeaclinical signs of and facial approve eczema wasit or land is from corrections January to May.by the Fina Please check your proof carefully submit quite light but otherwise good, Animals who have FE need to be her system moved into even you. J You can now approve or submit changeshowever, to your the ad biopsy withinshowed the ATOL at adense timeshade thatorsuits liver was worse off than the ewe inside where possible, (hay-barn, in your ad proof email to view your ad, then click the APPROVE or CORRECTIONS button right from there - n that showed clinical signs such as calf-rearing, and implement a red peeling06/24/21 face, so that got me sheds) but make surebooked there issize a customer PF OLSEN & CO LTD (RMD) publishing CS thinking about lighter ewes, ” Will good water supply and feed, and advert ID CH-8994297AA (100%) publication Adv Supp NEM dimensions 12 says. they are given plenty of water and section CUSTOM SQUARE proofed 9/0 There is no cure for FE, so pre- rest as well as drenched to boost vention is the only way to protect metabolic function. animals. Very sick animals may need a viGenetic selection of FE-tolerant tamin B12 supplement. rams is probably the simplest and FE is a serious disease that can best long-term solution. leave stock poorly and can be faWakefield shepherd Will Harley, with farm dogs Lou and Maggie, Other preventative measures in- tal. says there is no cure for facial eczema, a damaging disorder for clude monitoring pasture spore There is plenty of helpful inforPlease check your proofdosing carefully and approve it or submit the Final Proof Alter counts, animals with zinc, mationcorrections about FEbyonline from grazing livestock, so prevention is the only way to protect animals. and spraying pastures with a funBeef and Lamb New Zealand, Photo: Supplied. You can now approve or submit changes to your ad within the ATOL system at a time that suits you. Just follow the gicide. DairyNZ, as well your- no local in your ad proof email to view your ad, then click the APPROVE or CORRECTIONS button right fromasthere new emails “The farm I am on has started to vets who can provide good suply to shake their heads and seekcustomer irritation on their ears, eyelids PF OLSEN & CO LTD (RMD) publishing 06/24/21 booked size CSQ QUART VE some monitoring strategies, port regardingdimensions pain relief and cms shade trying to avoid the sunlightadvert face lips, while other animals use publication IDand CH-8994297AA (100%) Adv Supp NEM 12.3X12.4, good,”CUSTOM Will explains. treatment. as well as get skin redness and show no signs, which makes it which issection SQUARE proofed 9/06/2021 12:22

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Take care of yourself by talking ELOISE MARTYN Rural people are saying the same thing - times are tough, challenges are everywhere, and the future looks bumpy. It’s easy to feel overwhelmed. How about talking to someone who understands the pressures of rural life? Rural Support Trust knows from experience how finances, relationships, and work pressures can all mount up and affect your well-being. Our local Top of The South Rural Support Trust (TOSRST) is part of a nationwide network that works with rural individuals and their families, to help solve problems or personal challenges. “We support all rural people – owners, managers, staff, and contractors, and to take care of yourself, one of the best things you can do is talk,” local farmer and TOSRST trustee Evan Baigent says. Evan explains that with rising challenges, the trust has strengthened its toolkit to help rural people now and in the future. “Rural Support Trust networks and training can help with all kinds of situations, it can help you get through your current challenges.” Evan has been involved in the trust for the past four years. “It’s a way for me to give back and that’s something I enjoy. I also feel that the foundation of our society is to have healthy rural people which creates vibrant, motivated communities, and the trust helps

Richard Kempthorne says that it’s a common time of the year for rural people to be feeling overwhelmed and that for anyone feeling this way there is free support available from the Top of The South Rural Support Trust team. Photo: Supplied.

achieve that.” Orchardist, farmer, past Tasman District Mayor, and TOSRST chair, Richard Kempthorne, says that it’s a common time of the year to be feeling overwhelmed. “Anxiety and depression are common at this time of the year, some call it the ‘holiday blues,’ and even though many in the rural sector won’t be taking a holiday they can

still experience the stress associated with the holiday period,” he explains. Richard says that financial pressure from buying Christmas gifts, hosting meals, interacting with extended family, and looking after children while school and childcare facilities are closed can all be contributing factors to feeling overwhelmed in the months

following Christmas. “It’s a really busy time on the farm and when you have these extra pressures on top of an already stretched workload it can easily start to become overwhelming, and that’s where getting some free support can really help you through.” If you, or someone you know, has worries or are feeling over-

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2024 Discover the joy of ballet in 2024 by enrolling with the Nelson Academy of Dance. Led by Principal Gillian Francis for over 40 years, Nelson Dance Academy accepts all interested students from ages three and up to the studio. “We welcome both male and female students, with a range of classes to choose from, including male-only and mixed, and specific pointe classes only for major female students designed to strengthen and develop the classical repertoire, performance and knowledge of dance.” Charlotte Allsopp-Widely will be assisting Gillian with teaching those aged 3 to 8 years of age. An accomplished dancer herself, Charlotte says she is looking forward to creating a positive experience for those who are starting out. “I first began dancing when I was three and I am dedicated to ensuring my students have a

truly memorable experience as I know how meaningful those first classes can be.” Nelson Academy of Dance also offers Pilates classes to develop core strength and flexibility. To enrol, or check the studio’s timetable, visit the academy’s Facebook page.

Charlotte Allsopp-Widely is looking forward to teaching alongside Gillian Francis at Nelson Academy of Dance this year. Based out of their Richmond studios Legacy Dance offers engaging and fun dance classes for all

ages and abilities in Jazz, Ballet, Contemporary, Acro, Musical Theatre, Hip Hop, and Tap. Studio director, dancer and choreographer, Gemma Laing, says, “Our passionate and experienced teachers cover a wide variety of dance styles. We also have a creative and imaginative interactive dance programme ‘Lil Groovers’ covering all dance genres including Hip Hop, Acro, Ballet, Tap and our Ninjas programme for 18mths–6yrs.” “Legacy Dance is all about building a space where all dancers are valued and welcome. A place where they feel safe and supported and a place where they can chase their dreams. I have seen so many times the positive impact dance has on kids and teenagers, the confidence it builds, the resilience it teaches, the joy it brings and the many life lessons it teaches them beyond the dance itself.” Catering to both the recreational and competitive dancers, Legacy Dance gives people the opportunity to learn technique and skill, gain confidence and perform onstage, all while having fun. “We have classes in a wide range of styles for all ages,

Moana Paddle Nelson as well as our Legacy Performance Company and competitive team. We value all dancers, from those who just want to attend a class or two a week, through to those who aspire to take their dance further through competitions or extra performance opportunities, we have a place for you. We have a trial day coming up

on Saturday 20th January where you can come along, meet the team, and try out a class.” “Contact us to find out more and live out your dance LEGACY. I look forward to meeting you and your dancer and watching their dance journey develop or continue here at Legacy Dance.” For more information on enrolment, terms, timetables and fees

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visit: www.legacydance.co.nz or register for the trial day via email at: legacydancenz@gmail.com. Love the sound of cornets, horns and trombones? Why not take up a fantastic opportunity to learn a brass band instrument in 2024? What’s more – when you join the NBS Nelson City Brass Band, the tuition is free and so is the instrument hire for a whole year! “People of all ages are welcome to participate, and we particularly like to encourage primary, intermediate and college students to join,” says NCB secretary Sheena Whitehouse. The junior band have lessons on Tuesdays after school in the band room at Hathaway Terrace (next to Trafalgar Park). Sheena says it’s a great activity in which the participants get to travel around. “Once they get up to particular standard, they can join the junior band and play three or four times a year in public. We will also be looking to take the band to a regional or national contest this year. The term starts in late February, but people are welcome to join Nelson City Brass anytime. Established in 1857, the Nelson Yacht Club has long been an iconic feature on Wakefield Quay and offers a range of programmes for people with all levels of ability from beginner through to advanced. Club manager Tim Fraser-Harris says, “Along with our Junior/Youth Programmes, after-school sessions and holiday programmes, we also run programmes for adults. Our awesome team will introduce you to the sport of sailing in a fun and supportive learning environment. Courses and training are based on guidelines set out

Tango Libre ing a healthy and active lifestyle. The intricate movements require focus, sharpening cognitive abilities and boosting memory. Moreover, tango is a social dance that builds connections and fosters a sense of community, pro-

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by Yachting New Zealand, with regular Tasters, group courses, and private coaching. There are also supervised sailing sessions and informal racing, where you can put your newfound skills into practice, as well as a busy club racing scene once you're up to speed.” Adult programmes run for six weeks and will begin after Nelson Anniversary weekend. Keep an eye out for the Wahine on Water courses on Monday evenings. “Sailing is a sport for life, and one that really takes you places, and Nelson is such a fantastic place to learn.” Membership is not required for an initial course. Why Tango? Let’s discover the transformative benefits of tango, a dance that goes beyond mere steps to enrich both body and soul. Tango is not just a dance; it's a powerful form of expression that fosters physical, mental, and emotional well-being. Engaging in tango enhances flexibility, balance, and coordination, promot-

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viding an avenue for individuals to meet new people and form lasting friendships. As partners move in harmony, the dance cultivates trust and communication, offering a unique outlet for emotional expression. So, whether you are a seasoned dancer or a beginner, immerse yourself in the world of tango to experience the joy of movement, the benefits of social interaction, and the overall improvement of your well-being. Tango transcends dance; it's a celebration of life. Contact annemaree@ tangolibre.com to register for a class or ask any questions.

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wealth of knowledge and a love for the ocean. Locally owned and family-operated, Moana is driven by a commitment to sharing the joy of paddleboarding with everyone. Toby, with his contagious passion for the ocean, and Bridget, the warm and welcoming face of Moana, are dedicated to creating a community of paddleboard enthusiasts. “We understand the rugged conditions of the Abel Tasman and the pristine beauty of Whites Bay,” says Toby. “Whether you're a seasoned pro or a first-timer, Moana is here to guide you through the best places, times, and conditions to paddle. Join us at 2/623 Rocks Road, Tahunanui, Nelson, and let's dive into the great feelings of the Moana together.” Visit www.moananzsup. co.nz or email: toby@moananzsup.co.nz for more information.

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Nelson College Nelson College, guided by its core values of Manaaki (Care), Pono (Integrity), and Kairangi (Success), is dedicated to shaping well-rounded individuals. Focused on positive masculinity, the school prepares students for future roles as fathers, workers, teachers, and leaders. The single-sex environment allows tailored attention to the unique needs of boys, and collaboration with Nelson College for Girls offers a balanced experience. The success of this approach is evident in the Association of Boys' Schools of New Zealand 2017-2021 report, showing higher achievement rates for school-leavers from single-sex schools, with Nelson College Year 13 students consistently achieving double the national average for university entrance. For those pursuing alternative paths, the Gibbons Trade Education Centre offers practical workshop experience and industry connections, positioning students for lucrative and highly- skilled careers. Beyond academics, Nelson College's commitment to excellence extends to sports, arts, and music, providing a holistic education where every boy can shine.

Nelson College For Girls A Whānau Welcome and New Beginnings at NCG. Tēnā koutou NCG whānau. Excitement fills the air as we gear up to welcome both familiar faces and new beginnings at Nelson College for Girls. We are delighted to announce Claire O'Fee as our new tumuaki/principal from Term 1, 2024. Claire's commitment to collaboration, symbolized by the whakatauki "Mā te huruhuru ka rere te manu," aligns perfectly with our values. Returning students, welcome back! Your achievements make us proud, and let's continue fostering our PRIDE values Positivity, Respect, Integrity, Diversity, and Empathy. To our new students, a heartfelt welcome! Your presence enriches our community, and we're excited for the unique contributions you'll bring. Special thanks to acting principal Heather McEwen for her dedication, paving the way for positive growth. Embracing the spirit of whānau, we look forward to a year filled with exciting adventures for every student. Noho ora mai, Nelson College for Girls Community.

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PreParatory School Secondary School Tues 16 1 pm - 4 pm Uniform shop open. Wed 17 1 pm - 4 pm Uniform shop open. Mon 22 1 pm - 4 pm Uniform shop open. Mon 29 Nelson Anniversary Day (School closed) Tues 30 Staff Only Day, No students at school. 1 pm - 4 pm Uniform shop open (boarders only).

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A warm welcome is extended to students and their families for the 2024 school year.

*Key Dates: Feb 1st -Yr 9 Big Day In Feb 2nd - All Students In All Year Start Info: Scan the code or visit: nelson.school.nz/ourschool/general-information

School starts Thursday 1st of February at 9:00am The office is open for enrolments from 9am to 12pm on: Wednesday 31st January 2024 Enrolments can also be made online at www.wakefield.school.nz or by email contact: admin@wakefield.school.nz Stationery Packs are available to purchase online from Officemax. For further information please contact the school office on 541 8332 or email admin@wakefield.school.nz

Senior Re-enrolment Day 10 am - 12 pm Yr 11 & Yr 13. 1 pm pm - 3 pm pm Yr 12 & Yr 13. Thurs hurs 1 School buses will run at normal times from today. Bus students are welcome to go to the library until until school school starts. starts. All All students students in in uniform. uniform. am All Yr 7 and any 10.15 11.40 am Head Headstudent studentmeeting. meeting. 11.40 am All Yr 7 and any 10.15 am new new Yr Yr 88 students students assemble assemble 11 11 am am Yr Yr 13 13 students students to to the the in New in the the Preparatory Preparatory School School New Gym Gym Mezzanine Mezzanine floor. floor. Classrooms Classrooms prior prior to to the the Mihi Mihi 11.45 11.45 am am Yr Yr 7,7, 99 and and ALL NEW students Whakatau at 12:00 pm . Whakatau at 12:00 pm. ALL NEW students and and new new staff staff 12.45 12.45 pm pm All All Yr Yr 88 students students assemble assemble on on the the front front lawn lawn in in preparation arrive arrive at at Prep. Prep. preparation for for the the Mihi Mihi Whakatau. Whakatau. 1.15 3.10 pm School day pm School day finishes for 3.10 pm School day 1.15 pm School day finishes for finishes finishes for for Prep Prep students. students. new new yr yr 10, 10, 11 11 && 12 12 students. students. 3.10 School day finishes 3.10 pm pm School day finishes for for yr yr 99 && 13 13 students. students. 4 pm Uniform shop open. 11 pm pm - 4 pm Uniform shop open.

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9.20 All Yr 7 and 9.20 am am All Yr 7 and Yr 8 students start school. Yr 8 students start school. 3.10 pm School finishes 3.10 pm School finishes for all students. for all students.

9.20 Yr 9 & 13 students to ārahi 9.20am am Yr 9 & 13 students to ārahi classes, Yr 10, 11 & 12 to the Hall for classes, Yr 10, 11 & 12 to the Hall for ‘Welcome Back’. ‘Welcome Back’. 3.10 pm School finishes for all 3.10 pm School finishes for all students. students. am - 3.10 pm 8.50 am - 3.10 pm Mon 5 8.50 8.50 am - 3.10 pm 8.50 am - 3.10 pm Mon 5 Normal school day. Normal school day. Normal school day. Normal school day. Tues 6 Waitangi Day holiday (School closed) Tues 6 Waitangi Day holiday (School closed) 8.50 am - 3.10 pm Wed 7 8.50 am - 3.10 pm 8.50 am - 3.10 pm 8.50 am - 3.10 pm Wed 7 Normal school day. Normal school day. Normal school day. Normal school day. 400 Trafalgar Street South, Nelson, 7010 | ph: 03 548 3104 400 Trafalgar Street South, Nelson, 7010 | ph: 03 548 3104 admin@ncg.school.nz | www.ncg.school.nz admin@ncg.school.nz | www.ncg.school.nz

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JACK MALCOLM Dan Shallcrass says dirt jumps are a lot like living and growing things - continuously evolving. Keeping McGazzaland in top riding condition isn’t a set-andforget process but one where you are constantly tinkering away and making improvements on the jumps. “We’re just refining them, we’re not reinventing the wheel,” says Dan. “Every time we do it, they get a little bit better.” This year’s annual spruce up is funded by the Tasman District Council. It saw 20 truckloads of dirt delivered to reshape and refine the jumps by digger and by hand so people can get some practice in for the upcoming Skatepark Series for 2024. With Motueka kicking it off on 10 February, Pip Taylor will return to McGazzaland to defend her People’s Choice award on 24 February before the show moves

Harry Oliver gives the spruced-up jumps a test ride as Dan Shallcrass, Lucas Breeze, Caleb Oliver, and Craig Liddington put down their tools for a well-deserved break and a show. Photo: Jack Malcolm. on to Richmond Skatepark on 9 March. Nelson Skatepark hosts the series’

finals, with over $500 on the line donated by Matt Black Smith and other supporters.

An airbag will also be set up at the Motueka and Nelson stops, with Dan saying their biggest

problem moving forward is having too many people wanting to compete. “We really want lots of people to come and watch,” he says. “There’s food, there’s entertainment, it will be a festival atmosphere.” As for McGazzaland, Dan has been with the project since the start and has no plans of slowing down. He’s always on the hunt for anything from donated labour and high-quality dirt to support in growing and improving the popular space. One day, he imagines that a skatepark will be built on the top section of the land, but that would take significant additional support. “For me, this is a playground not a memorial. “I imagine Kelly would look down and think, ‘That’s so cool, I wish I had that living in Wakefield’,” he adds. “But this is never finished. There’s always the next thing here.”

From fan in the stands to leader on the court JACK MALCOLM Tom Ingham still remembers the exact seat in Trafalgar Centre where he watched the NBS Nelson Giants win a national title in 2007. And from his first taste of the Giants as a development player while still in high school at Waimea College, he knew it was the team for him. “I was so excited. . . The youngest leads the team out and I ran so fast, all the guys were yelling at me telling me to slow down. “In terms of getting on court, there were three minutes left and as soon as I stood up all my mates in the crowd started screaming.” Coming into his 11th NBL season, the driving force that brings him back year after year is the desire to bring another title back to his hometown. “All I want to do is contribute to the team in the best possible way.” Tom sees his role in the team having evolved over the years, having turned up to pre-season training this year and looking around to realise he is one of

the most senior players in the team alongside captain Sam Dempster. “As time goes on, you look around and the guys get younger and younger. I’m one of the old guys now.” He views his position as one of leadership and connecting the team together, while on the court he’s there to “come off the bench and score the ball at an efficient clip”. And while playing for the team has been a dream come true for Tom, the road to where he is today hasn’t been without its hiccups. In 2022, a collision in preseason training saw him rupture his ACL, requiring surgery, while also tearing his MCL and meniscus. “I felt like I was at a point in my career where everything was tracking the way I wanted it to. As soon as the injury happened, there was an element of grief and feeling a wee bit sorry for myself, but seeing the guys working hard every day kept me honest.” He says the injury was a tricky thing to navigate, having to deal with the expectations and

Tom Ingham says there are a lot of people to thank for where he is today, but the support of his family is one of his biggest driving forces. Photo: Evan Barnes/Shuttersport. reality of what his return would mean. “I told myself through the whole thing I was going to come back and be better than ever. In my head, it was be-

cause I had worked so hard, but all that hard work was just to get back. Those first couple of games, I thought ‘far out, there’s still a few things to work on’, but by the end of the season I feel

back to 100.” And while his knee will never be exactly the same as it was before, he jokes that nothing feels as young and supple as it did a few years ago.

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Webb breaks Speedway record JODY SCOTT A record straight 7th South Island in a row, Jeremy Webb has broken the record for the most consecutive Island titles in any form of Speedway in NZ history. His 11th South Island title also puts him on top as the driver with the most SNZ overall titles. As an individual driver with 21 championships to his name, he is vying with Michael Pickens who sits on 20 titles. Both head to Ruapuna for the Midget championship over Waitangi Weekend. Webb dominated the feature race at Milestone Top of the South Speedway on Saturday night, as he did when he won the NZ championship here back in December. Unfazed by a couple of restarts, he left the rest vying for the minor placings - local driver John Schoester coming home in 2nd place after some good battles in the last few laps, Greymouth’s James Thompson was 3rd overall. It was local drivers filling out the top 5: Jayden Corkill ran out of laps coming from grid 10 to briefly hold 3rd with a lap to go but had to settle for 4th place, Morgan Frost held 2nd spot for 20

Meneka Rawson took out her first feature win and competitor of the night. Photo: Rebecca Connor Maling. laps before falling back to claim 5th. The Midgets ran the Nelson open Club Championship, Nelson represented by Nathan Wilkie and Jamie Brown. Wilkie had a good run in the heats but was unable to start the feature race, the championship going to Canterbury’s Ben Morgan who was also running in the T.Q.’s, Liam McCoubrey and Tom Lumsden filling the podium

in 2nd and 3rd respectively. The Side Cars ran their Mark Thorn Memorial meeting with Canterbury’s Karl Foster and Kirstin Blumenthol taking the trophy. Locals Harley and Rob Martin were runners-up with Paul Anderson and Mike Stevenson 3rd. The club championship for the Youth Ministocks went to veteran Luke Higgins.

Locky Martin, backing up his 3rd at the Canterbury champs last week, was 2nd with Toby Walker 3rd overall. Conley Webley was top on points for the Quarter Midgets, but Meneka Rawson took out her first feature win and competitor of the night. The Streetstocks were low-key with some final laps before their NZ title in Wellington next week-

end. It was a Nelson 1-2, Eddie Frans won the Production Saloon feature race with Vaughan Cornelius in second at the 2-day NZ Super Saloon title meeting in Cromwell. Ian Burson was stoked with a 6th placing in the NZ championship race, some major work to change the car over the past two weeks, after struggling all season with the 4-bar system that just didn’t work. American Brenham Crouch finished 3rd in the War of the Wings feature Race in Greymouth driving the 75n sprint car, it was a good result in his first visit to the West Coast track. Connor Rangi ending in 7th after a spin late in the feature race. Regular visitors Wade Sweeting and Harley Robb made the NZ Stock car championship final, Robb wining the first heat before both suffered flat tyres in heat 2. Nelson driver Jack Rarity ended 7th in tier 3 with Riley Eathorne making the King of the Mountain group. Two-hundred cars turned up for the title in Stratford. The Hydralink ‘War of the Wings’ Sprint cars series is the next meeting on Nelson Anniversary Weekend.

A new initiative was launched at Table Tennis Nelson this week with the aim of supporting members of the Parkinson’s community, like Ted Ny (pictured). Ping Pong Parkinson New Zealand Coordinator Mark Young was in town to launch the pilot, which gauged interest in the project that has seen international success. He says there’s a growing amount of evidence on the benefit the game can have for Parkinson’s symptoms, with some players who visibly stop shaking when they play. Anyone interested in joining the group can get in touch with the club through their website or over the phone. Photo: Alexandra Konitz.

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MONDAY ELYSIUM WIDOW AND WIDOWERS GROUP meet for coffee on Mondays at 10am at Ginger Cafe, Richmond Mall. Phone Margaret 027 2600 748. LINE DANCING DIANE’S Sstarts Mon 15th & Tues 16th January. beginners and improvers 9am experienced 10 45 Free morning tea friendly and social Venue Warnes Hall Songer St Stoke We are a caring Commuinity. Phone to register or inquiry 0274 491 569. LIGHTHOUSE SPIRITUAL AWARENESS. Mondays 7.30pm (Except Public Hols). Talks, clairvoyance, healing. Trafalgar St Hall, opp Trailways. Ph Carolyn 5474613. SUMMER READING ADVENTURE with Tasman District Libraries. This summer holidays, get your kids inspired by reading. Join us for a fun programme of events and challenges designed to make reading fun. Monday 18 December - Monday 5 February PHILOSOPHY GROUPmeets in Trafalgar Hall, 67 Trafalgar St., Nelson on the 2nd and 4th Monday each month at 10am. All welcome. Text Zoe: 027-974-1758

TUESDAY NELSON 50+ WALKING GROUP Tuesday, January 23rd. Cleveland Road to Brook Street. Meet at Black Hole, Maitai Valley. BYO lunch. Phone Haydn 027 4965724. DEMENTIA FRIENDLY LIBRARY GROUP at Richmond Library. If you are living with Dementia, this group is for you. Come along to this supportive, friendly group at your familiar local library. Every Tuesday 10:30am – 11.30am Free. STOKE TAHUNANUI MEN’S CLUB welcomes new members. Meeti 10am 3rd Tuesday monthly with guest speaker. 15 Burrough Pl, Enner Glynn. Regular outings & activities. Ph Ian 0211482580

COME SING WITH TASMONICS! Friendly mixed acapella chorus seeks new singers, especially in bass & baritone range. More information phone Philippa: 027-549-7713. FITNESS & FRESHAIR RICHMOND. FREE exercise sessions for seniors. 30 mins walk, use the outdoor equipment safely + strength & balance exercises. Tues 11.30am. Bill Wilkes Reserve, Hunter Ave. Ange 021 790415 RICHMOND PIPE BAND, welcome past players & new to join us for social playing of pipes and drums. Contact Margaret 0275440460 JUDO IN RICHMOND 20A Gladstone Rd, access via stairs at rear of Waimeo Old Boys Rugby Building. Juniors Tues/Thurs 6-7pm. Seniors Tues/Thurs 7pm. Pee wees Thurs 5.15pm. Contact Michelle 0275422254 HOPE TENNIS CLUB. Tues morning Social Tennis from 9.30 am. Courts in Hope Domain, Main Road, Hope. All abilities most welcome. Queries 0211729257

WEDNESDAY WELLBY TALKING CAFÉ: www.wellby.org.nz 03 5467681. GOOD CRAFTERNOON! Bring your craft project and work on it in the company of other crafters. Bring your own materials and lunch. Richmond Library. Wednesdays, 12.30pm-2.00pm. Free. NELSON NEWBIES, coffee morning every Wednesday 10:30 11.30 a.m. at Deville’s Cafe, 22 New St. Want to get out and meet people? Join us for coffee and chat. New people are always welcome. Phone Clive 021 205 4731 CENTRAL GARDEN CLUB meet 2nd Wed each month 1.30pm Stoke Methodist church hall, Neale Ave Stoke. Guest speakers & afternoon tea new members welcome .Lynn or bob 5418468

THURSDAY RICHMOND LIBRARY: BOOKNIC AT WASHBOURN GARDENS WITH What do you get if you cross a book with a picnic? A Booknic! Join us with your picnic – and bring a book to swap. Wednes-

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day 24 January 11.00am - 1.00pm (drop-in). Free. ESCAPE THE SUN WITH SOME LEGO FUN. Spin the Lego Wheel – What will you make? Thursday 18 and 25 January 2.00pm – 3.00pm. Free. ENGLISH CONVERSATION GROUP Would you like to improve your English with a qualified, experienced ESOL teacher? Join our friendly English conversation group. 11.00am – 12.00pm, every Thursday Free. WAKEFIELD ART GROUP Every Thursday 9.30-12.00 -an enthusiastic & supportive group exchanging ideas - Information @ https://www.wakefield.org.nz Clubs, page2. NELSON CITY PROBUS CLUB welcome both men & women. Meet 2nd Thurs each month (Feb-November) at 10 am, The Nelson Golf Club, 38 Bolt Rd, Tahunanui. Contact the Secretary nelsoncitygroupgmail.com WAIMEA COMBINED FRIENDSHIP GROUP meet monthly at 9.45am 3rd Thurs of month in Hope Church, Ranzau Rd for Friendship, Fellowship & Learning. Contact Denise on 027 765 000 or Rosalie on 027 249 1080. TAICHI THURSDAYS,10:00-12:00, all levels tai chi & qigong. Stillness, breath, movement. Anglican Church community hall, Dorset Street. Donation. Contact Merrick, email quiet.heart.tai. chi@gmail.com Ph 021 063 6620 RICHMOND WELCOME GROUP: next meet for morning tea will on Thursday 19 January 24 at 10am at The Paragon Cafe Langdale Drive Richmond. Ansley/Phillip 5410 350 or 0272212943

FRIDAY WAIMEA LADIES FRIENDSHIP CLUB welcomes new members Interesting speakers, morning tea, dining out, outings. 3rd Fri each month 9.45am. Richmond Church of Christ, corner Croucher and D’arcy Sts. Ph: Bev 5441469

SATURDAY QUALITY CRAFTS NELSON In the Church Lounge at RBC 123 Salibury Rd, Saturday 20 January 8am – Noon. Come and check out our wide selection of quality local handmade crafts. We have something for

CITIZENS ADVICE BUREAU Citizens Advice Bureau Nelson Tasman will reopened on 8.January 2024. We now have an office in Richmond. You will find our volunteer in an office at he Tasman District Council service area . Got any queries or questions about anything? Ask us! See you in 2024. U3A – Interest groups & social activities for the over-55s. From Quiz mornings to walking groups, digital photography to wine appreciation. Meet like-minded inquisitive people who share your interests. www.u3anelson.org.nz FALLS PREVENTION. More Stable More Able. FREE 2 hour session for anyone who has fallen or is at risk of falling. Relaxed & informal setting. Book in with Ange 021 790415 Nelson Bays Primary Health NELSON AMATEUR WINEMAKERS & BREWERS CLUB welcomes anyone currently making, or interested in making, their own wines, ciders & beers. Meet monthly. Ph Will 5447650 or John 021 2167143. COMMUNITY SUPPORTS GROUPS available in Nelson or Richmond for people with CG/CSF (Chronic Fatigue Syndrome), FM ( Fibromyalga) or Long Covid. 0800 224 787 or nelson.ccisupport. org.nz for details FREE FUNCTION ROOM HIRE to all community groups. Avaialable 7 days. Wakatu Hotel 83 Collingwood St. Ph: Craig 03 5484299 NELSON TASMAN HOSPICE SHOPS need volunteers in their Nelson Richmond Motueka & Takaka shops. Vounteering is great & a good chance to meet new people, gain new skills & help your hospice. ph: 546 3912 or E : krisca.gould@nelsonhospice.org.nz FEELING SAD, STRESSED, DEPRESSED, OR STUCK? Identify explore new ways to move forward with a Life Linc Counsellor. Up to 10 face to face counselling sessions available now for individuals & couples. 548 2400 lifelinc.co.nz ALCOHOLICS ANONYMOUS - Is alcohol causing problems for you in your life? Want to stop drinking but can’t? Maybe we can help. Support meetings every day. Call 0800aaworks 0800 229 6757. BREAST CANCER SUPPORT GROUP. Cancer Society Nelson, 102 Hardy St. Register Ph: 035391137 or info@cancernelson.org.nz.

everyone from the new born baby to Grandad! Ph Kay 0275476777 for further details. CAR BOOT MARKET RICHMOND BAPTIST CHURCH, 123 Salisbury Road Saturday 20th January 8am-Noon, open for stall holders from 6.30am. Heaps of bargains, yummy food and free coffee. Facebook –“RBC Bootmarket” Contact: Mark 0224695367 HIGGINS HERITAGE PARK TWILIGHT TRACTION ENGINE STEAM-UP AND RIDES, Picnic in the Park followed by the Railway Children Movie. Sat 20 January. Pre-movie Shellz kitchen on site with drinks & food and Bella with gentle busker tones , at 222 Pigeon Valley Road 6.30pm - movie starting 9PM. www.higginsheritagepark.co.nz Waimea Harriers Milnes Beatson Wakefield Roaster 10k and 5k run and walk Saturday 20th January. Everyone of all abilities welcome. See website for details. Queries 022 372 9432. FREE GUIDED MEDITATION Meet Saturdays 3pm under the white pergola of Washbourne Gardens. Relax, unwind and enjoy inner peace & stillness. meditaterichmond@gmail. com for questions. Absolutely Free

SUNDAY SUNDAY WORSHIP You are warmly invited to attend weekly worship from 10 am in the Nelson Tasman Methodist Parish Church at 94 Neale Ave Stoke. Morning tea follows the service.

GENERAL GROUPS NEED SOME COMPANY AND A CHAT OVER THE SUMMER? Come for morning tea and a chat to Holy Trinity, 27 Dorset St, Richmond from 10:30am to 11:30am on the 9th, 16th , 23rd, and 30th of January. Please bring any friends or neighbours who would enjoy some friendship and food. Ph (03) 544 8844 RICHMOND TENNIS CLUB - BOOK-a-COURT is available now and to all visitors, locals and members. Visit our website and follow the simple instructions. 0274872480 STOKE TAHUNANUI MEN’S CLUB welcomes new members. Meet 10am 3rd Tuesday monthly with guest speaker. 15 Burrough Pl, Enner Glynn Regular outings & activities. Ph: Ian 0211482580

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