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‘These things can be absolutely devastating’ GORDON PREECE & SARA HOLLYMAN After five days of hard slog, fire crews walked away from the Lee Valley fire after preventing the next Pigeon Valley disaster. The blaze, which started on Wednesday, 7 February, five years after the nearby Pigeon Valley

Fire, burned across roughly nine hectares of pine forestry. About 11 local homes were evacuated, with none reported to have been damaged in the fire. “At one point, nine fire crews and seven helicopters were battling the blaze which was on difficult to access, steep terrain.” “We learnt a lot of lessons from

Pigeon Valley and we also learned that you need to get in very quickly and bring in resources quickly, which we did,” says FENZ senior advisor community readiness and recovery Nelson Marlborough, Darren Crawford. He says the community remembers Pigeon Valley very well. “Their learning was that these

things can be absolutely devastating. These things can be incredibly serious. We do live in a vulnerable area for wildfires.” He says FENZ made the decision to evacuate 11 properties early-on. “We just don’t take any chances.” Darren says the community rallied around FENZ so much so

that they had to put out a call for no more baking. “We were inundated, the community really responded massively in support of FENZ, the baking was a signal from the community that they cared and wanted to support us. The

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Molesworth by mower ELOISE MARTYN Lawnmowers are being greased, oiled and primed in preparation to ride an 86km stint in support of cancer sufferers. Organisers of the Mowsworth Rampage challenge are calling on Nelson Tasman ride-on mower owners to join in the ride which will see the mowers driven from Molesworth Station to Hanmer Springs – an 86km journey to fundraise for Nelson Cancer Society Tasman and Nelson Tasman Hospice. “We have had friends and family members over the past

Riding 86 kilometres through the Molesworth Station on a ride-on lawn mower sounds like hard yaka but as Stuart Newport explains ‘this challenge is nothing compared to what cancer patients go through every day’. Photo: Eloise Martyn.

few years affected by cancer, some have lost their battle, others are still fighting, Hospice and Cancer Society are important to us,” Mowsworth Rampage organiser Stuart Newport says. “Hospice is not funded so we really want to support them, they support anyone who has a life-ending illness not just cancer,” Stuart adds. The journey will see riders mount their mowers - minus the blades - with family, friends, or workplaces sponsoring them to raise much-needed funds for the organisations.

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‘These things can be absolutely devastating’ FROM PAGE 1 messages of support, it was all really important to the firefighters on the ground, it certainly didn’t go unnoticed.” He says the Lee Valley community responded well to the evacuations. “People took it seriously because they’ve been through Pigeon Valley, cooperation was at a higher level.” FENZ finished at the Lee Valley fire ground on Monday with forest crews continuing to monitor the area. The investigation into the fire is ongo-

ing, although a suspicious cause has been ruled out. Darren says the next step is to encourage communities to have an all-encompassing plan in case of emergency. “Have a plan of how to protect your property and think about pets and livestock in those plans. Consider water supplies, access for fire trucks and a even create a community evacuation plan.” FENZ are available to assist properties and communities to develop a readiness plan. Email fireadvicenm@fireandemergency.nz

An aerial view of the fire in the Lee Valley last week. Photo: Supplied/FENZ.

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Trees vandalised at Hoddy Estuary Reserve KATE RUSSELL Nine Himalayan Oak trees have been ring-barked in Hoddy Estuary Park, leaving Tasman District Council “frustrated” and “extremely disappointed”. The incident is part of a growing trend in the district, according to the council’s reserves and facilities manager, Grant Reburn. The damage at the park appears to have been carried out with the intention of killing the oaks, according to Grant, with another two trees being cut down in a separate area of the reserve. “The Himalayan Oaks are a particularly sad loss, given they were planted by the community back when the park was first opened, and they had been developing into beautiful trees,” he says. “The loss of more than 15 years’ worth of growth affects the overall beauty of the reserve and is disheartening for those who have given their time and energy over this period.” Grant says the damage is part of a wider trend the council is observing across the district,

One of the nine Himalayan Oak trees at Hoddy Estuary Park that were ring-barked. Photo: Supplied. where members of the public are damaging exotic species in green spaces. “In the last two weeks, reserves staff and contractors have also had to deal with numerous incidents of theft and vandalism

at other spaces – including Washbourn Gardens, White Gate Reserve, and Wakefield. “We are frustrated and extremely disappointed that people have taken it upon themselves to cause damage in various forms - there is nothing accidental or naive about these actions and the actions of a few with obvious issues ruin the opportunity for everyone else to use and enjoy these spaces.” Grant says that these types of actions are illegal and could result in prosecution by the police if the culprits are identified. “This wilful damage requires a significant investment of time and money for repair or replacement and negatively affects how we manage these spaces. “If you feel the need to damage property - take a breath, it’s not yours. If you see damaged property - let us know.” Contact Tasman District Council on 03 543 8400 to report any damage or provide any information that could help them identify those responsible and reduce the incidence of vandalism taking place.

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News The sunny faces of sunflowers in a field near Wakefield have been putting smiles on faces and become a popular photo backdrop for locals. Waimea Nurseries planted the 1ha block as a cover crop between crops of young trees and assistant manager of field services, Julien Touati, says they have captured plenty of attention. “We’ve had a lot of people taking pictures.” He says the sunflower crop is used to regenerate the soil, so will be mulched and worked into the ground to boost nutrients before another crop of trees is planted. Pictured are Waimea staff Julien Touati (left), Sonny Johns and Daniel Greeff in the field of sunflowers. Photo: Anne Hardie.

Underpass opens for cyclists STAFF REPORTER A section of Tasman’s Great Taste Trail, running directly between Nelson and Richmond on the Richmond Deviation (opposite the ASB Aquatic Centre), will be closed for up to three months due to pipe upgrades – however cyclists are now able to use the Alliance Underpass. The Nelson Regional Sewerage Business Unit (NRSBU) is upgrading pipes, and to save users of the trail any major detours, the Nelson Alliance plant has granted access to the underpass formerly

used to get stock under the road. Trail manager Belinda Crisp says the NRSBU has also built an added piece on the trail to allow the Alliance Underpass to connect to the existing underpass. The livestock underpass was put in when Whakatu Drive and the Richmond Deviation was constructed to allow access to the paddocks on the seaward side of the Deviation. The area of land on the seaward side was sold to Sollys Transport and the Tasman District Council several years ago, so this underpass was disused.

Alliance plant manager Stephen Baird says he is pleased to be able to help support the Nelson Tasman cycling community. “This repurposed livestock underpass will be a significant safety initiative to keep cyclists clear of vehicles and off the motorway. It will be a great asset to the Nelson/Tasman cycling population,” he says. Belinda says, while this route won’t be as direct as riders are used to, it will mean they can still get between Nelson and Richmond without going on the road, while the works take place.

Cyclists are able to use the Alliance Underpass while pipe upgrades take place. Photo: Supplied.

Richmond Glass back their team and the community, all the way! The regions trusted specialists for anything glass, Richmond Glass are the authorised Smith and Smith dealer for windscreens and headlight rejuvenation, as well as franchisee for Homeplus. A one-stop shop for expert service and advice, Richmond Glass provide services for full double glaze retrofitting, balustrades and fencing for modern and stylish safety barriers, as well as a mobile service for all automotive and marine glass replacements and repairs. Backed by 80 years of experience, Richmond Glass caters for any specialised glass needs. “We can provide bespoke pieces, working one-on-one to accommodate all your specialist requirements. We also work with the team at Xpanda Security to protect your assets.” Owner Richard Aitken says the Richmond Glass team are also passionate about supporting important local initiatives. As the main

The Richmond Glass team, located at 56 Gladstone Road Richmond, offer a vast range of services to the Nelson Tasman region. sponsor for the upcoming ganisations, Nelson Tasman Mowsworth Rampage, Rich- Hospice and Cancer Society ard says businesses are about Nelson. “Stu, Chris Mitchell more than just an employer and Kane Tuffery are all part and employee relationship. of the Richmond Glass team “At Richmond Glass we don’t who are entering the event employ 34 staff we employ 34 and Francie Jones also defamilies. Every decision we serves a special shout out!” make directly impacts their Richmond Glass is the main family, and vice versa when sponsor, says Richard. they are struggling at home “We have also sponsored the or in some other aspect of life entry for our employees and away from work this still im- are participating in support pacts us.” functions as well. Anyone The fundraising challenge is able to join the challenge! is the brainchild of Stuart People can register through Newport, sales manager for the website and donations Richmond Glass, and is an can be directly through www. amazing opportunity for mowsworthrampage.co.nz people to support one of the region’s most vital orBusiness Update. Advt.

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Are you up for the Mowsworth Rampage challenge? FROM PAGE 1 Richmond Glass has got behind the event as the main sponsor. “It’s not a race; it will be a long hot, dusty slog,” Stuart says. “Yes, you will be riding a lawn mower with no guts. Yes, you will laugh and curse and think you could walk faster than this. “Yes, it will be hard, but this challenge is nothing compared to what cancer patients go through every day.” The idea came to Stuart when he was picking up a ride on a lawn mower. He has been through the Molesworth on dirt bikes over the years and really enjoyed it so thought it would be nice to see the scenery at a slower pace. “The idea was received so well by everyone, it’s really taken off,” he says. The Mowsworth Rampage will start at Molesworth Station and go through to Hanmer Springs with three pit stops along the way, with support crews. Stuart says it’s going ahead rain, hail, or shine.

“The only thing that will stop us is something major like a natural disaster,” Stuart says. “I estimate, with the stops it will take around twelve hours, nine of those hours in the mower seat.” Cosmetic modifications to the mowers are encouraged but performance modifications are not. “This is an endurance event where the winners are the Cancer Society and Hospice, we endeavour to have as many, if not all mowers, make it to the finish,” Stuart adds. Stuart is calling on people to join and take on this challenge as a tribute to support local people in our care. “Dress up, decorate your ride-on lawnmower, get people to support you, and join us at the starting line, it’s going to be a great day out for a good cause,” Stuart encourages. Mowsworth Rampage, Saturday 23 March, those interested in participating, supporting or donating can head to: www.mow sworthrampage.co.nz

Thousands of spectators rolled into Richmond on Saturday for the annual Top of the South Motor Show. The Rotary fundraiser saw hundreds of vehicles on display from motorbikes, cars, a boat, and even a steam-powered roller. David Walker brought down his 8 ton coal-fired steam roller from his Appleby Collection. Built in England in 1922, it’s one of four similar machines he owns but was the easiest to transport to the site at the A&P Showgrounds. He says some of his machines were purchased simply as scrap but have since been lovingly restored. “$95k I’ve put into one of them, she’s a lot smoother than this one.” The collection is part of a working museum on his Appleby Highway property. Photo: Sara Hollyman.

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Taking the hum Coffee and chat on offer for Wakefield mums out of wasps ANNE HARDIE The forest around Nelson Lakes is humming with the unwelcome sound of wasps, but they are about to be treated to a feed of protein bait that will silence the pest. Department of Conservation senior ranger for the area, Melissa Griffin, says timing is crucial to lay the bait because the wasps have to be ready to switch from their sugar diet of honeydew to protein as they begin to build up their nests. Cooler temperatures and a dusting of snow on the peaks has delayed the wasps moving on to their protein diet and Melissa says the bait will probably be laid about 19 February if the weather is hot and dry. Tuna has been laid as a protein food to monitor the wasps’ move from honeydew, and when that happens teams will lay the bait of toxin mixed with protein. She says the wasps will then have a feeding frenzy for about three days before it all goes quiet. “You notice within a couple of days that you can hear cicadas and you can’t hear wasps. “One of the reasons we get rid of wasps is for biodiversity. Getting rid of them makes honeydew

available to honey-eating birds and a lot of insects and lizards depend on it. So, it’s a very important food source for a healthy forest.” Bait is laid around St Arnaud and along 40km of track on the Travers-Sabine Circuit, as well as campgrounds, some huts and walks around Murchison. Much of that is aimed at protecting people from the pests as well as biodiversity. DOC staff, along with Friends of Rotoiti and Mountainbike Trails Trust volunteers will lay the bait and Melissa says any remaining bait is retrieved a week later. Wasp nests are being monitored before and after laying the bait to judge wasp numbers and the success of the bait. Without the bait, Melissa says wasps would look for a protein source once they made their switch from honeydew and they would get it by attacking chicks in nests or forest creatures such as lizards. The bait targets wasps annually and reduces numbers rather than exterminates them, but she says research is being carried out to help decrease the population over more life stages, including biological control agents.

A recent post on Facebook from Plunket Nelson Tasman offering Wakefield mums and bubs the opportunity to come together and connect has received a positive response. Plunket’s Community Karitane for the Nelson Tasman region, Debbie Harvie’s role involves visiting new mums in the community so she gets a lot of feedback and insight into what the community need is. There has not been a Plunket playgroup in Wakefield and the feedback Debbie has been getting from new mothers suggests there is a need for more local opportunities for mothers to connect. “As a starting point we are hosting a coffee and chat session at the Villa Café to try and connect local mums, hopefully from that we may be able to get a walking group or coffee group going so these mums can connect regularly,” Debbie says. Debbie will be at the coffee and chat session, and being a Community Karitane means she has a wealth of knowledge available to anyone who wants

Michelle Wright and Debbie Harvie, from Plunket Nelson Tasman, are getting mums together for a coffee and chat. Photo: Supplied. to have a chat or answer any questions. “I’m there to answer any questions or concerns that mums have with their babies, or themselves,” Debbie adds. “Often it’s just nice for mums to get talking to other mums, who knows they could be neighbours or just live down the road.” Plunket Nelson Tasman community support co-ordinator

Michelle Wright will be hosting the upcoming Wakefield coffee and chat session. “My role is to try and facilitate and establish playgroups, coffee groups and getting mum’s, dad’s, caregivers, to connect so they don’t feel lonely and isolated,” Michelle explains. If you would like to join other mums in Wakefield, come to the Villa Café on Wednesday, 21 February, from 1-3pm.

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Ultimate award for St John cadets GORDON PREECE A trio from Hato Hone St John’s Waimea Youth Division have pulsed to the ultimate award cadets can obtain behind recognition for bravery. Corporal Caleb Hunter, 16, sergeant Ayla Turner, 16, and outgoing cadet leader, Olivia Cross, 18, were presented with their Grand Prior Awards on 1 February by Richmond-based Commander of the Order of St John, Tracy Simonsen, and district youth manager Tania Armstrong. Each cadet had to complete a caregivers, communication, community awareness, first aid, marching and St John history and services course, along with six optional badges and 100 hours of community service within four years to qualify for the award. The recipients’ optional badges included water safety, Māoritanga, home technology, environment, health, faith, animal care, camping, hobbies and civil defence. Olivia, who will soon depart Waimea Youth Division for university study in Christchurch, says she was “very excited” to achieve the Grand Prior after her seven-year cadet service.

“I was really interested in learning first aid and other life skills, and I just found St John to be very good for doing a wide variety of things and I knew that Grand Prior was something that you aim towards in the programme,” she says. “Most badges I completed through my division, each term we do a different badge, and some of them I was fortunate to go to camps for.” Olivia says her community service included volunteering at Richmond Bridge Club and Henley School and fundraising at events. Ayla says she was “ecstatic” to complete her award. “I have worked really hard for the award and it’s an award that’s really valued in St John and you carry it with you through your uniform up to the highest ranks,” she says. “With St John I would love to go on and be a youth leader, I’m passionate about the programme and I love the opportunities that it gives to our rangatahi and tamariki.” The trio will travel to Government House in October for their Grand Prior badge and parchment presentation by Governor-General, Dame Cindy Kiro.

St John cadets Caleb Hunter, left, Ayla Turner, and Olivia Cross received their Grand Prior Awards in early February. Photo: Supplied.

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disruption over the last few years has been significant.” Waimea College achieved Fraser says this year’s Year 13 above the national NCEA pass crop at the college had also bolstered the Level 2 excellence rates for 2023. Principal, Fraser Hill, says 77.5 endorsement rate for 2023, per cent of Year 11 students with 14.5 per cent of students achieved NCEA Level 1, 82.7 achieving it, and 27.4 per cent per cent of Year 12s achieved gaining merit endorsements at Level 2, and 76.3 per cent of Level 2. He says 18.5 per Year 13s achieved cent had achieved Level 3, along excellence enwith 56 per cent dorsements at obtaining uniLevel 1, 9.5 per versity entrance cent achieved (UE). excellence for The nationLevel 3, 30.2 per al results show cent at Level 1 around 60 per had passed with cent achieved a merit endorseLevel 1, Level 2 ment and 22.4 per was around 72 cent had gained per cent and 66 the same achieveper cent for LevFraser Hill ment it at Level 3. el 3. Fraser says the “I am pleased that our students are achiev- college staff will work collabing above the national level of oratively to ascertain schoolachievement in all year groups wide and individual goals. “We are always looking for and NCEA levels,” he says. “Achievement rates are slight- better engagement and attainly down on previous years and ment, despite our students while this isn’t concerning due already doing well compared to the small difference, we will to national results as a whole,” unpack the achievement more he says. “We have a wonderas a staff and understand how ful team of teachers supportwe can ensure this isn’t a trend. ing excellent achievement in a “Certainly, we know that the broad range of learning areas.”

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Immunisation rates low for measles threat ANNE HARDIE Nearly 20 per cent of under fiveyear-olds in Nelson-Marlborough are not vaccinated for measles and parents are being warned there is a significant risk of an outbreak. Sonya Briggs, Nelson Marlborough interim service manager for Te Whatu Ora, says dropping immunisation coverage rates worldwide has led to outbreaks in several countries which creates a significant risk for New Zealand. Immunisation rates across the country need to be about 95 per cent to prevent an outbreak, but it is well below that in all the age brackets for children under fiveyears-old. In Nelson-Marlborough, the MMR (measles, mumps and rubella) immunisation level is 80.1 per cent for children under five. New Zealand’s 2019 measles epidemic was the worst in two decades and last year there were contained outbreaks in Auckland. Sonya says some children missed doses in their immunisation programme during the Covid-19 pandemic and it is important they catch up. Nelson Bays Primary Health immunisation facilitator, Valerie Preston-Thomas, says the lower vaccination rates in New Zealand,

Immunisation facilitator Valerie Preston-Thomas says measles is more infectious than Covid-19 or flu. Photo: Anne Hardie. combined with outbreaks overseas, is a big concern. “It puts New Zealand at huge risk because it just takes one person to come into the country with the virus and it spreads so easily. It’s more infectious than Covid or flu.” Young children under five are particularly at risk and hundreds of children in New Zealand were hospitalised during the last outbreak. She says, high vaccination rates particularly help protect babies not yet immunised and vulnerable people in the community.

“Herd immunity protects everyone, but especially those who can’t be vaccinated like pregnant women, immuno-compromised and infants under one year. It really pays to be covered before you get pregnant.” Around one in 10 people who get infected with measles are hospitalised and the virus can lead to pneumonia, brain infection and sometimes death. Children need two doses of the MMR immunisation to be fully protected. The first dose is usually given at 12 months and the second at 15 months.

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removed along with any weeds. It is the perfect time to sow root crops such as carrots and radishes. They love growing in an area that was composted for a previous crop and are best sown direct, rather than being transplanted. Freshly composted areas can cause a lot of tops and little ‘bottom’. Before sowing, mark out a shallow furrow and sprinkle some seed raising mix into the bottom of it, watering it in well. Sow your seeds then top with a thin layer of seed raising mix, firm it down and water very gently. Covering your rows with open weave frost cloth will keep cats and birds at bay and will help with germination. We are extending our range of ‘pick your own’ vegetable seedlings, just $1 each. These are grown on-site and we sow the correct varieties for each season. Picking your own is the perfect option if you only have a small area or you succession plant; planting a few seedlings every three weeks or so for a continuous crop. Pop in and check out our fabulous range of strong, healthy grasses, shrubs and more. We would love to see you and will always offer the best customer service we possibly can. Business Update. Adv.

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Robert Ellis - Waimea’s ‘father of electricity’ - Part 1 ROBYN PARKES Robert Ellis, a man who was visionary and yet practical, became the father of electricity for the Waimea’s and Nelson district. He was born in 1861 in Uxbridge, England, being one of 12 children born to Mr and Mrs Richard Ellis. At an early age he joined the Navy as a trainee, and it was there that he received his education. At around age 21 he left the Navy and came to New Zealand to join his two older brothers, Richard Campbell and Louis Frederick, who had taken up a large sheep run of 17,000 acres in the Motueka Valley. He took over a portion of the property and commenced flax milling. In 1888 Ellis married Kate Evans, daughter of one of the pioneers at Motupiko. Around 1905 Ellis began a flax and rope-making industry at Kohatu. Feeling he needed new and improved machinery, he made a

trip to England. While there, he became interested in advances being made in electrical apparatus for lighting and cooking and he brought back a small plant for his own use at Kohatu. This was installed using waterpower from the Motueka River running through the property. This plant was so satisfactory and economical that it gave Ellis the idea of developing a public supply of electricity and so he looked around for a suitable property. The flourmill at Brightwater, previously Saunders mill, was for sale and its central situation together with possibilities for the development of power so appealed to Ellis that he bought it and proceeded to make a start. However, this started a battle of great opposition from authorities. The Hon. R. McKenzie, Minister of Public Works at the time, believed it was impossible for Ellis to do what he intended as there was not suffi-

Flour Mill, Brightwater, purchased by Ellis. Photo: Supplied. cient power. After a lot of argument and persistence, Mr McKenzie allowed him to go ahead as far as Brightwater. After further correspondence between the two men and more obstacles put in his way, Ellis gave up and devoted himself to the flourmill.

About a year later, the Hon. W. F. Massey came into power and brought out from England, Mr Parry, an eminent electrical engineer, to advise on the Government hydro-electric schemes. After reading about Ellis, his ideas and the obstacles that had

been placed in front of him, Parry visited Ellis at Brightwater to encourage him to start an electric supply and said he would do what he could to help. Despite opposition from both Government and local bodies, Parry arranged for Ellis to get a licence to supply electricity on the condition that he had plenty of power. As soon as the license was granted, Ellis found it was subject to permission being given by local bodies and on applying to the County Council for permission to erect lines on the roads he met with a definite refusal. The Stoke Road Board, on hearing this, offered Ellis the use of their road to Richmond. While preparing to act on this, Waimea County Council changed their minds and wrote saying that he could use their roads provided he kept close to the fences and erected and supplied free of charge several streetlamps in Brightwater.

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Preserving the region’s transport history wouldn’t be possible without volunteers like Martin Ewing, Rae Warne, Paul Richards, Roger Humphries, Honk Perry, Trent Roberts, and Don Roberts. Photo: Eloise Martyn.

Preserving local transport history ELOISE MARTYN Current and future generations would never be able to appreciate how our region’s transport started and evolved if it wasn’t for Wakefield’s Higgins Heritage Park. Higgins Heritage Park is a family of volunteer-run working museums that aim to preserve and showcase the history of local transport, forestry, rural life, and farming of our forefathers. “If we don’t do what we are doing here then our future generations are going to be completely ignorant of how transport and other things started,” Historic Transport Museum chair Rae Warne explains. “We are one of the largest groups preserving historical transport for Nelson, Tasman, Golden Bay, West Coast and Marlborough.” The land was donated by Ross Higgins, a local farmer, who had a concept of a steam

museum. The park is organised into different sections including steam engines and machinery, transport, vintage farming machinery and equipment, rural life and heritage collection, trucks, cars and bikes, vintage chainsaws, and forestry exhibits including an operational sawmill. “The stuff that is here is important to the immediate and wider district. If we don’t preserve it then it’s lost forever,” Rae says. Standing next to a huge steam engine named Betsy, discovered in 1977 and weighing 10 tons just to produce 28 horsepower, it’s easy to see Rae’s point. Many of the volunteers in the transport group have been involved in transport or machinery in some way throughout their working lives. “We have ex-drivers, mechanics, engineers, carpenters, and people from all walks of life who volunteer here. At pres-

ent, we have an archivist in our group who is creating a digital record of all our museum information,” Rae explains “We’d love to see more volunteers come and join our team, no experience or qualifications needed. “Visitors are most welcome to visit the Transport Museum while we are working during the day every Monday & and Wednesday. “We have some great supporters like Solly’s Freight, Move, and many more that, without their ongoing support, the Transport Museum wouldn’t be possible” Rae adds. Higgins Heritage Park offers a range of ways to connect and understand the importance of preserving history, such as hosting special events, getting involved with the volunteer team, and throwing open their park gates to the public on the first Sunday of each month. “Bring the family, a picnic and enjoy exploring what we have here,” Rae says.

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Opinion Māpua boat ramp The Māpua boat ramp proposal is being sold as benefiting the sea scouts, but that is deceptive. What is not mentioned is that the service trenches and sumps for this boat shed on the Waterfront Park will require the careful excavation and disposal of 70m3 of contaminated soil currently contained under the engineered clay cap. The consents applied for the boat ramp do not include a discharge consent for contaminat-

What’s On Second Hand Sunday Sunday, 18 February, 9am – 2pm Nelson Tasman Region Second Hand Sunday is a fun way for Nelson and Tasman residents to declutter and re-home unwanted household goods for free. If you have items you want to give away, simply register online before 10am Friday 16 February to be included on the list of participating addresses. Tasman Asian Night Food Fair Saturday, 17 February, 4pm – 9pm Washbourn Gardens This coming together of diverse communities and sharing of culture through food, costumes, music and dance is a wonderful opportunity for people of all ages to enjoy. This is a time for connections and celebrations. Murchison A&P Show Saturday 17, and Sunday 18 February, 8.30am – 3.30pm Murchison Sport, Recreation & Cultural Centre It is an awesome day for our community and people from all over to come together. We are able to showcase champion woodchopping, shearing and Equestrian competitions. Plus lots of entertainment for the ‘young’ at heart. Adults - $12, Children - $6.

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on there waiting to get in a driveway. This is the future, don’t fight it, get a bike and join us regular riders! Michael Watson

ed washdown water from the sea scout boats, or a building consent for the boat shed. The proposal avoids mentioning the huge inconvenience to Māpua in the weekends and holidays, of 80 or more vehicles towing boats along Aranui Road, turning sharply into Tahi St, queuing to use the ramp, parking and later returning the same way. Also the loss of 60% of green space on west Tahi Street, allocated for the vehicles and boat trailers, and the 45 public car parks. This amounts to TDC gifting this valuable residential land to the Māpua boat club, without asking the ratepayers! Submissions on the application are open until February 26th. The Mapua Master Plan is up for discussion in March and this proposed takeover by boating interests needs to be challenged. Jenny Easton

Are Richmond’s new cycleways “Ludicrous”? Storing your possessions on property that does not belong to you is a privilege, not a “basic right” as Leslie claims. Basic rights are stuff like “the right to not be tortured” and “the right to believe in whatever religion you please”. Daniel Fitzgerald As a cyclist and car owner/driver I just wanted to comment on the recent article on the Queen St cycle lane and safety of cycling in general as the article seemed quite biased in my opinion. The statement in the article about it being “a right” to park outside your property is absolute rubbish. It’s a privilege, not a right. The road does not belong to the home owner and it’s a means of transporting vehicles, not a personal car park. Also, where is the proof that homes will be devalued? How about an article educating motorists about how to safely drive past cyclists so that cycle lanes wouldn’t be necessary? So many cars overtake on blind

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Waimea girls cricket back in action Fantastic day’s cricket. Wessy Richards

Piano plays into Perky Peche’s hands bends, brows of hills, overtake then immediately turn left in front of you, don’t anticipate that cyclists have to pull out to overtake parked cars etc etc. Motorists are protected by a metal box, cyclists by a helmet. The growth in vehicles just can’t continue without a major impact on our roads. More people cycling can only be a good thing, they’re easy on the environment, have a lighter impact on the road itself etc etc. Progress just has to happen, it’s just people don’t want it on their street. Just thought this needed a less biased approach. S.C Where the heck are you supposed to park when visiting if no parking on property? Good luck if you need a tradie. Suzanne Holland Another blow for our seniors. For some, a car still gives them independence. And where are home helpers meant to park? Sue Sara

Well done! Fantastic news. Suzie Bryan Well done ladies, looking forward to having a jam. Rio Barrett

Construction will begin this year at the New World site With the closing of Fresh Choice this will be great, especially for people living at Waimea Village. Sylvia Stephenos It will be noisy living next to it. I hope they’ve planned a safe way for delivery trucks to get in and out. Jackie Ewers It will be great to have New World with a more similar service model to Fresh Choice coming in. That corner is going to be very busy. Scott Donaldson

I rode down Queen Street yesterday, fantastic for cyclists. Only one car parked

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Celebrating over a century of family tradition travaganza alongside a multitude of both time-honoured and exciting new attractions against the picturesque backdrop of Murchison. At the heart of the event are volunteers like Peter Brooker and his wife Margaret, who hold a legacy deeply intertwined with the Murchison A&P Show. “We really enjoy being a part of it and it is great to watch everything come together, Cured Salami and things finally get will be attending the underway. Entries Murchison A&P Show are flooding in, trade on Saturday site bookings are filling up fast, and the Come and see us there! equestrian event has some really wonderful entries coming into the show.” Held at Murchison Sport Recreational and Cultural centre, Peter says the team is grateful to have such a wonderful space to host the annual show. Peter is just one of

Embarking on its 103rd year, the Murchison A&P Show promises to deliver a weekend packed with excitement and cherished traditions on Saturday, February 17. The beloved event, which is steeped in history, welcomes families to enjoy a fabulous day out with a two-day equestrian ex-

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an amazing team of people who help organise the event, he says, whose collaborative efforts begin months in advance with every facet meticulously orchestrated to ensure a fantastic experience for attendees. “That is when we start to make sure all of the boxes are ticked. I would like to thank our incredible volunteers and our sponsors, who, obviously, without their support and input we wouldn’t have a show. The work that everyone puts in is massive, especially from Beth McDonald. I can’t emphasise enough the level of participation from all of these people.” “I believe our shearing venue and event is one of the best in the region. The shed not only provides great entertainment but also a wonderful shady area for people to catch up with friends and neighbours. We are very fortunate to have Braden and Robyn Cooper provide the sheep for this event, as without the sheep there wouldn’t be a contest!”

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Despite being sick, Ruby Fullerton still put in performances to be proud of at the 2024 Youth Olympics in Gangwon, South Korea. Photo: Supplied.

Travelling the world as a Youth Olympian JACK MALCOLM Ruby Fullerton doesn’t spend much time at home anymore. The 17-year-old ski racer has gone straight from the Youth Olympic Games in South Korea back to Italy, spending six months in Europe a year to continue her training through the New Zealand summer. When she is in the country she only spends about three months a year at home, with the rest of her time spent down south, skiing. While she was happy with her results from the Youth Olympics, Ruby says sickness on the day of her best discipline, the Giant Slalom, meant she wasn’t at her best.

“I still managed to put some good skiing down and placed 23rd, which met my expectations. “I always dreamed of going to the Olympics, but there was still a part of me that didn’t think it was possible. “It feels kinda like a dream to have actually gone.” In an interview with the Weekly in 2019, Ruby said her ultimate goal was being an Olympic athlete. “I think younger Ruby would be super excited to hear that she would go to the Olympics one day, even if it’s the Youth Olympics,” she says of the experience. “It was unlike anything I have experienced. I came into it thinking that it would be cool but nothing crazy. It

was crazy. I was mainly just excited because I just went into it with the mindset of enjoying the experience. I wasn’t putting too much pressure on myself, which helped my performance.” Ruby says, while the whole event was filled with highlights, like her skiing and results from her favourite event, the Giant Slalom, but her main highlight wasn’t what you expect. “(It) might sound a bit silly but it was trading pins with all the other athletes. I ended up with 34 pins from different countries.” In an interesting quirk, the level of competition at the Youth Olympics was actually lower than where she traditionally competes, with

her overseas races being against anyone from her age to 30-year-olds. She says the experience has fuelled the inspiration to continue chasing qualification for the full-scale Olympic Games, but it’s not an easy road to walk. “Unfortunately, it is extremely hard to qualify to represent New Zealand at the actual Winter Olympics. “You need to get two top 16 finishes in a world cup, which is difficult when alpine skiing is a Northern Hemisphere-dominated sport.” But Ruby’s already proven that someone who got their start on a little old ski field at the top of the South Island can take on the world’s best.

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South Islanders win at Stock Car Grand Prix JODY SCOTT The New Zealand Stock Car Grand Prix feature race went the way of the South Islanders with a couple of Blenheim-based drivers taking home the spoils. Regular visitor Wade Sweeting, who is contracted to Woodford Glen Speedway and is part of the Canterbury Crushers team, won the all-in final race to claim the GP title. It was Blenheim local Jack Rarity, who is contracted to the Nelson club, who was able to avoid the carnage and, with support from the other South Island drivers, claim second place. Wellington’s Sheldon Arapere was the first North Islander home in third place. The drivers were split into two groups with contrasting racing throughout their heats to find the line-up for the feature race. The green group was a battlefield. Troy Currie made a return after a couple of years lay-off. He hadn’t changed his racing style, the front bumper getting to work early, targeting cars at will. The second group was all about chasing the points - mechanical issues and flat tyres were the only problems gaining points. NZ champion Kyle Rowe had a tough start to the meeting, a flat tyre on the second lap of heat 1 sending him to the infield. His final heat was going well until a

151C Wade Sweeting is the New Zealand Stockcar Grand Prix winner. Photo: Rebecca Connor Maling.

slightly bored Currie took to the NZ champion in the dying laps. North Islanders Kyle Lampp, Roydon Winstanley, and ex-1nz Josh Walsh were looking for big things in the feature race but were undone by a few South Island blockers at critical times. Sweeting was given a clear window and was untouched off the start to claim the title and Rarity avoided the battles to sneak into second

place. The closed club Super Stock Champs was snibbed open with Gisborne’s Tom Cooper making another visit, but it was a Shane Harwood run-away with three wins. Alex Hill came in at second with Cooper third. The Side Cars were low in numbers for their club title. It was a whitewash for the Martin lads, Rob and Harley, winning all three

races. Youth Ministocks had a few big guns away in Rotorua. Locky Martin made the most of a smaller field with two wins and only missing a third by half a car length in a good battle with Leilah Jefcoate. The T.Q.’s were only a support grade, but eyes were still on them as Wellington Super Stock driver Keegan Levien jumped into his

sister’s car for his T.Q. debut. The Streetstocks were playing in the shadow of the Stock Car carnage but decided to stir things up in the final heat. Harry Moffat-Schwass took a liking to the rear bumper of the former 1nz of Paul Leslie, the hit giving him the stirrer of the night award. It was a successful night with many of the visiting drivers enjoying a busy night’s racing.

Mastering the masters JACK MALCOLM Joeline Jones is a record-breaking machine. The master sprinter has knocked off another milestone, smashing the 100m South Island record by 0.6 of a second and setting a personal best at the same time. Held at Saxton’s Athletic Track, Joeline’s 13.20 second time surprised even herself. She now holds the 60m, 100m, 200m, and 400m South Island records in her age group of 4044 and has no plans to slow down. “I had come into the competition targeting that record. It was my one goal before the meet. “It was an achievable goal because I had been doing it in training, but I didn’t expect to go that fast.” Joeline wasn’t even aware the

run was also a personal best until the dust had settled, having previously beaten the record only for it not to count due to an invalidating strong tailwind. And it’s the perfect time to be at her peak performance, now less than two weeks out from the New Zealand Masters Track and Field Championships in Christchurch before travelling to Hobart for the Australian Championships in April. But, it hasn’t been an easy road for the sprinter. In between teaching at a kindergarten in Motueka and raising two teenage girls, Joeline finds the time to squeeze in her training. She says it’s not easy to push your limits, with constant injuries plaguing her training regime. “I’ve just had injury and injury, the training has been so inter-

mittent. “I had a torn calf, a torn hamstring, Achilles tendonitis and calf tendonitis, and most of them have been with the track,” she says. “That’s the joys of trying to sprint when you’re in your 40s.” And with a birthday coming up, Joeline is already eying up the records in the next masters’ age band. She says it gets progressively harder to put in record-breaking times as you get older, with the science showing the records are faster relative to the average for their age. Joeline also wanted to thank her coach, Tony Aikenhead, who has gone with the flow in alternative training programmes as she bounces back from the next injury. “He has done so much to improve my technique and create explosive power.

Joeline Jones is back at training after breaking the South Island 40-45 year old 100 metre record, with her sights set on nationals in less than two weeks. Photo: Jack Malcolm.

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MONDAY NELSON MALE VOICE CHOIR invites keen male singers to join us at rehearsals at the Reformed Church Nelson, Enner Glynn, Nelson Monday evenings from February 12th at 6.45 pm. Contact John Foes-Lamb on 021 682776 for more details. ELYSIUM WIDOW AND WIDOWERS GROUP meet for coffee on Mondays at 10am at Ginger Cafe, Richmond Mall. Phone Margaret 027 2600 748. WAIMEA SOROPTIMIST Meet on 2nd & last Monday of the month in Richmond. Join us in working together to transform the lives of woman & girls. For more info. email siwaimea@siswp.org LIGHTHOUSE SPIRITUAL AWARENESS. Mondays 7.30pm (Except Public Hols). Talks, clairvoyance, healing. Trafalgar St Hall, opp Trailways. Ph Carolyn 0272474644 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 February 20th. Apple Tree Bay. If car pooling meet at 8.45am at Ben Cooper Park, West Ave, Richmond. Alternatively meet at 9.45 am at Marahau DOC car park. BYO lunch. Contact Ros 021 645501 Annika Ohlson-Smith Author Talk Richmond Library, Tuesday 20 February 1pm – 2pm. Join us to hear published poet, short story writer & novelist Annika Ohlson-Smith speak about how ideas can develop into published works. Free. LINEDANCING DIANE Mon Tues Stoke Warnes Hall 9am . All levels. We are a caring Community. 0274 491 569 Dianeneil6@ gmail.com RICHMOND SCOTTISH DANCING CLUB Beginners Classes begin February 20th & 27th at 7.30 at Stoke Methodist Church Hall, 94 Neale Avenue, Stoke. $5 per night. Contact Linda 02102379783 (lindad543@gmail.com)or Pam 0211418989.

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NELSON/TASMAN ENDOMETRIOSIS GROUP holding demonstration of Eco-friendly, washable, reusable, incontinence, menstrual products which are locally made. Wednesday 28 February 7pm (upstairs) 16 Venice Place, Stoke. GCD Info Helen 5441724 STORYTIME RICHMOND LIBRARY, 10am-10.30am, Wednesdays during term time. First session is 14 February. Ages 2 – 5 years WAIMEA HARRIERS SHARLAND CYCLES 5k series has starts Wednesday 7th February for 8 weeks. Walkers and runners of all abilities welcome. Meet at Club Waimea. See Waimea Harriers website for details. Queries 022 372 9432. 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 GRIEF SHARE COURSE Help & encouragement after the death of a spouse, child, family member, or friend 13 week course starts Thurs. 22 February 7-9pm @ Side Room, Richmond New Life Church 85 Wensley Rd, Richmond Course Cost $45 Marcia 021 127 0001 griefsharenn@gmail.com LAUGHING YOGA, a fun session including breathing and laughter exercises, 22 February at 10am in the Age Concern Hall, 62 Oxford Street, Richmond. Phone 5447624 ext 5. WELLBY TALKING CAFÉS: NMIT Café Ake Ake. 1.30pm – 3pm Thursday 15th February, Wellby Talking Cafés are about social connection and finding out about groups, activities and services. www.wellby.org.nz 03 5467681. JUDO 20A Gladstone Rd (upstairs Waimea Old Boys Rugby) Juniors Thursday 5-6pm. Seniors/Competitive Tuesday/Thursday 6pm. Pee wees Thursday 4.30 pm. Contact Michelle 0275422254 RICHMOND LIBRARY: ENGLISH CONVERSATION GROUP:

Would you like to improve your English with a qualified, experienced ESOL teacher? Join our friendly English conversation group. Thursdays 11am – 12pm, every Thursday Free. 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, 9-11am, all levels tai chi & qigong. Stillness, breath, movement. Anglican Church community hall, Dorset Street, Richmond. By donation. Contact Merrick, email quiet. heart.tai.chi@gmail.com Ph 021 063 6620 RICHMOND WELCOME GROUP: Do you want to make new friends join a friendly group for coffee and a chat.10am on the 1st and 3rd Thursday of each month at Paragon Cafe Langdale Drive Richmond . Ansley/Phillip 5410 350 or 0272212943

Church Lounge to find us. A wide selection of quality local handmade crafts with something suitable for everyone! Contact Kay 0275476777 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. SUNDAY MEDITATION - Chandrakirti Meditation Centre welcomes everyone 289 Sunrise Valley Rd, Upper Moutere 10am to 11.30 am every Sunday followed by free lunch. Starts Feb 25th Koha. 035432021 Just drop in. HIGGINS HERITAGE PARK, 222 Pigeon Valley Rd Wakefield Sunday 18 February 10am-3pm. Jigger & Honey Barrell rides, model trains & museum sheds open. A great place for a picnic. www.higginsheritagepark.co.nz

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FRIDAY SONGBIRDS LADIES CHOIR, Fri morning Rehearsals in Richmond. New female singers welcome. If you enjoy singing & can hold a tune, give me a call. Ph: Mary 035448232 or 0211334805. 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 CAR BOOT MARKET Richmond Baptist Church, 123 Salisbury Road Saturday 17th February 8am-Noon, open for stall holders from 6.30am. Heaps of bargains, yummy food and free coffee. QUALITY CRAFTS NELSON at Richmond Baptist Church 123 Salibury Rd, Saturday 17 Feb 8am – noon. Walk through the Boot Market to the

RICHMOND TENNIS CLUB PICKLEBALL Gladstone Road, Demo racquets and balls available. Contact 0274872480. Monday 6 - 8pm, Tuesday 9.30am - 11.30am Wednesday 6 - 8pm, Friday 9.30 - 11.30am CITIZENS ADVICE BUREAU Citizens Advice Bureau Nelson Tasman. 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. 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.

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GASFITTER

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Registered Electricians

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027 220 2957

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Trades&Services GARDEN MAINTENANCE

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STORAGE

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021 081 82 123

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Doors Steel Frames • Frames & Trusses • Kit Set Sheds • Portable Buildings

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