Waimea Weekly - 14 June 2023

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Wednesday 14 June 2023

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Vaping on the rise at Waimea College

Almost one in five students at Waimea College say they have vaped, and the majority have no idea how much nicotine is in the vapes they have used.

Principal Scott Haines says there were zero cases of vaping when

he joined the school eight years ago and now it is an increasing issue to the point where nearly a fifth of the students have vaped. The Government is introducing new rules to make vaping less appealing to youth, but he says they

do not go far enough.

The new rules will stop new specialist vape shops opening near schools, cutting down on disposable vapes and restricting the use of names that appeal to youth such as strawberry jelly donut, in

preference for generic flavour descriptions.

“It’s a step in the right direction but at the end of the day these products are highly available for students now,” Scott says.

“Secondary school students and

even primary school students have ready access to the stuff, and it would appear to me it has been deliberately marketed at youth by having names like ‘strawberry

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Flying

high at Waimea

JO KENT

Students at the Waimea campus were treated to a visit from a miliary aircraft on Monday as part of a South Island recruitment drive.

The Royal New Zealand Air Force A109 light utility helicopter circled the campus before landing on the Waimea College rugby fields for the presentation. Flight lieutenant Jason Anderson says they also visited Nelson College on the same day.

“We went to Nelson first, then later this week we’ll visit Marlborough and Christchurch.”

The tour aims to spark an interest in aviation in younger kids and gives them an opportunity to ask questions and get a close-up look at the equipment.

Keely Woolman-Smith is currently the only female crewmate in the Navy and began her air force career just out of

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Keely Woolman-Smith is currently the only female crewmate in the Navy and says today was her first school trip. Inset: Cayden Hart couldn’t wait to get an up-close look at the chopper. Photos: Jo Kent.

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“I work out at sea 10 weeks at a time, so it doesn’t affect me too much. I plan to live out of a motor home in the next six months, so it probably will eventually.”

Neil Simpson

“Yeah it will. It means I won’t be able to shop further away for cheaper things. I go to the markets, get my eggs for Ewing and my meat from Pestells and it means, with supermarket prices I’ll get less.”

“Yes trips to Christchurch and trips to see family that live down the island. We’ll do less of those and out a lot more thought into where we go.”

With the reintroducion of the fuel tax, it will go up 25c/ L+GST. With the region already being one of the most expensive for gas, will the changes affect how you use your car?

“I don’t drive, so it doesn’t affect me one bit.”

Vaping on the rise at Waimea College

pie’ and ‘cotton candy’ and all those flavours that appeal to youth.”

Scott says he is passionate about the vaping issue among students with so many of them now inhaling a product that can have very high levels of nicotine.

In a survey commissioned by the Ministry of Health, 19 per cent of Waimea College students reported vaping compared with the national average of 24 per cent, whereas just 3.1 per cent reported smoking. The school has carried out its own survey where 17 per cent of students reported they had used a vape in the previous seven days and two per cent had smoked. Ninety-six per cent

did not take up vaping to quit smoking.

Scott says the majority of students reported they had no idea what percentage of nicotine was in the vape they were using.

“Smoking is declining year after year and vaping is increasing. In seeking to solve a problem by moving people from smoking to vaping, we’ve actually created a whole other class of addiction for people who weren’t smoking before –96 per cent of our vapers were not smokers before.”

He says staff remove vapes from students with “reasonable regularity” and those students caught vaping go through an educative process first to look at their habit from a health perspective. If that fails, they face

disciplinary consequences.

“But we understand it’s primarily a health issue.”

Detecting students vaping is about to get harder with the new zero vapes, he says. Zero vapes do not emit vape clouds which, he says, makes it impossible for staff to monitor.

Last year the school engaged the then District Health Board’s health promoter to run a campaign on vaping to understand the problem and support students to kick their habit. Scott says the DHB had funding to support people to stop alcohol, drug and tobacco use, but no funding at all to support anyone to stop vaping.

As vaping increases, the former Made for Men clothing store in Richmond is being redeveloped as a new vape shop.

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Local schools are welcoming new vaping regulations. Photo: Supplied.

eBus batteries safer, greener than normal EVs

MAX FRETHEY Local Democracy Reporter

The new Nelson Tasman bus service launches on 1 August and its name, eBus, reflects the use of electric vehicles and the environmental benefit that brings.

The service will have 17 electric buses, two low-emission diesel 7-metre buses for the Stoke OnDemand service, and three of the older buses will be kept as back-ups in case one of the other buses breaks down or requires maintenance.

The rest of the older vehicles will replace some of the older school buses run by the Ministry of Education.

However, the batteries in the buses aren’t the same as what you’d get in your typical electric vehicle.

The buses use lithium iron phosphate (LFP) batteries as opposed to the Nickel Magnesium Cobalt (NMC) batteries used in many electric vehicles.

“LFP batteries are more in tune with the needs of our new bus network in almost every way when compared to an NMC,” group manager infrastructure

Alec Louverdis says. “The LFP battery has a longer life cycle, is better value, and – as it doesn’t

use nickel, magnesium, or cobalt – is more environmentally sustainable.”

They’re also less likely to catch fire because LFP batteries have a more stable chemical structure than NMC batteries.

The LFP batteries are expected to last for more than 10 years but can still be employed beyond that when they’re no longer able to cope with the demands of the major bus routes.

“The buses could be used on a shorter run or alternatively the old batteries can be reused at the Richmond bus depot to store energy from renewable sources to charge buses or sup-

ply power to the depot,” Alec says. The Richmond depot is where all the buses will be charged while the interchange slated for Millers Acre, for example, is a place to swap buses. “Giving the batteries a second life goes further to reducing the impact our buses have on the environment,” Alec says. “We’re really excited to get the new buses on the road so Nelsonians can see just how good their new service will be.”

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An example design of one of the new eBus buses, which make use of safer and more sustainable batteries than what many other EVs use. Photo: Nelson City Council.

Council seeks clarity on hospital rebuild delay

MAX FRETHEY Local Democracy Reporter

Nelson City Council is seeking “urgent” clarity from Te Whatu Ora about how the hospital redevelopment is progressing with construction now increasingly unlikely to begin before the election, despite assurances.

The hospital’s redevelopment is “the single biggest infrastructure issue” for Nelson, according to Mayor Nick Smith.

“The Government owes it to this community to update us.” Nelson Hospital’s George Manson building – found to be the worst in New Zealand in a 2020 stocktake of the country’s hospitals – will be demolished while the Percy Brunette building will be strengthened. Both buildings are earthquake prone and need to be strengthened by November 2028.

Then-Minister of Health Andrew Little said in August 2022 that construction would begin before the end of the current parliamentary term.

But with less than 18 weeks until the general election, and just over five years from the 2028 deadline, council has not had any resource consent applications lodged.

“It is a project that will take at least five or six years to deliver, and we have no information at this point on whether there are concept plans,” Nick says. Council would have the option of taking over the hospital and doing the strengthening work itself, if the building is not strengthened in time, and then billing the building owner for the cost. However, Nick thinks that approach is unrealistic.

“The more realistic option is to be engaged as constructively as possible with Te Whatu Ora all the way on the journey to make sure that the November 2028 deadline is met,” he says.

He sought an “urgent briefing” from ministers or officials on the redevelopment project, but councillor Rachel Sanson was

concerned about the move being perceived as “political posturing”.

Councillor Mel Courtney added that council has “a responsibility” to ensure the project is completed but wanted any request to be made “respectfully”.

But some thought urgency was needed, with councillor Matthew Benge saying council had “every right” to be briefed on the project.

“Realistically, we’ve passed the date, haven’t we? I don’t think we should sit here and be apologetic for saying ‘can you tell us something?’”

An amendment was added to the resolution that commits council to working “collaboratively” with Te Whatu Ora and Government on delivering the project and, with this addition, was passed unanimously.

A letter from Nelson MP Rachel Boyack to council’s elected members dated Wednesday 7 June, a day before the council meeting and distributed by Nick, confirmed that a detailed business case had been completed for the redevelopment in 2022 but a review of the project by the Treasury required that a programme business case (PBC) needs to be developed, delaying the project. The PBC will define what needs to be built and when, and what investment is required for the workforce and digital transformation to support the new hospital.

National’s candidate for Nelson, Blair Cameron said news of the delay was “devastating” for a region which “urgently” needs a new hospital.

“Every week people in our community approach me with stories about how they have been affected by delays in getting the healthcare they need.”

But Rachel says she helped secure the first portion of funding for the hospital redevelopment, giving the project certainty “after a decade of severe neglect” from the previous National Government.

She called the hospital rebuild a priority for both her and the Government and said a PBC should be approved “within the next couple months”.

“It is important that we don’t cut corners and get this project right. We have waited a long time for the hospital rebuild and it needs to be done properly.”

Lexie O’Shea, interim chief executive of Te Whatu Ora Nelson Marlborough, adds that the PBC will confirm “a direction of travel for the Nelson Hospital redevelopment before the end of this term of Parliament”.

She says the preparation of the PBC included expertise from a wide range of fields with input from clinical staff throughout the process.

“Once approval of the PBC is received, we look forward to expanding the information on our website.”

Nelson Junction construction well underway

Construction of the large-format retail centre, Nelson Junction, is well underway with a third of the structure now standing. Gibbons is developing part of the 30,000m2 site, which is currently home to the Nelson Mitre 10 Mega store and Speights Ale House Nelson. The new building includes 12 retail tenancies that will range in size from 500m2 to 1,500m2. A Gibbons spokesperson says as soon as they are in a position to do so, announcements will be made as to what tenants will take up occupancy at Nelson Junction. They say the tenant offerings are primarily in the home improvement and lifestyle space. Trading is anticipated in early 2024.

Nelson Airport’s Project 2-Zero open for public consultation

Project 2-Zero - Nelson Airport’s plan to ensure a sustainable future for the home of aviation in the region - is now open for public submissions. On 10 June, Nelson City Council publicly notified the airport’s application to amend its current designations. Nelson Airport chief executive Mark Thompson says the application aims to protect and provide for the airport’s current and future operations, including the ability to extend the runway within the next 10 to 15 years, by ensuring appropriate land designations and zoning are in place. Consultation ends on 10 July. Go to nelsonairport.co.nz/project-2-zero or shapenelson.govt.nz for more information.

Nelson Hospital’s two main buildings are earthquake prone and must be strengthened by November 2028. Photo: Max Frethey.

Richmond’s first undercover market

JO KENT

The Richmond Park Market at the A&P showgrounds has moved undercover for winter, which means savvy shoppers no longer have to wade through mud to do their weekend browsing.

“Rainy days are always problematic to outdoor vendors,” market manager Penny Cameron says. “People don’t get out of bed on lousy days to go to a market. For many stallholders, this is their only income, so winter months are especially lean.”

As the showgrounds on Lower Queen Street are low-lying, last winter and spring proved a real challenge with high rainfall turning it into a bog.

“The market had to be cancelled repeatedly as a result, so this year the A&P management team have cleared out one of their big storage sheds to provide stallholders with the luxury of a covered space,” Penny says. Stallholders have spent several weeks cleaning out the Horticulture Shed, which normally houses the horticultural entries at the annual A&P show in November. The shed is now home to 17 marketeers offering everything from crystals, antiques, clothing, art

and jewellery to holistic therapies.

“It’s much better than being out in the wind, rain and mud. I’d never done as much shoe cleaning in my life as I did last winter. I won’t miss that.”

The A&P team have supported the market from the very start in December 2020.

“They were the only ones we approached, when initially looking for a site, who actually read the Covid legislation and said, ‘We

can do this.’”

Showground manager Annette Robinson says they felt that Richmond needed an outdoor market and the park was the best option. Continual improvements are being made and the A&P team are currently working on drainage, guttering and new cladding on the other undercover space, the Animal Barn.

“They are also replacing some of the Horticulture Shed roofing with Clearlite to improve the

lighting, upgrading the interior roads and walkways and gutting out the Big Barn for future expansion.” New toilets have been on the A&P’s wish list for many years, but as Tasman District Council already charge $13,000 a year for the existing 34 toilets, which are spread across their 100ha site, the cost of adding more couldn’t be justified, as they are mainly needed for the annual show and race days.

“We are fundraising for a new permanent toilet block to replace the existing Portaloos, which had to be introduced due to high visitor numbers. We’ve got $2000 so far, but with the weekly market we can now start looking at options again,” Penny says.

There are grand plans for the airy new space in the Big Barn. It can house dozens of stallholders, a food court, a stage for open mic performances, and movie nights in conjunction with night markets, which were trialled last autumn. The first section should be open by spring, and the development of the main area will be filled soon after.

“There are so many possibilities. I keep thinking about how many generations of locals have visited since the first A&P show in 1893. We want to help make this great site shine again – it has so much potential for improvement and expansion,” Penny says.

“The park feels as though its glory days are behind it, but it’s central to the growing Richmond district, and I can see it becoming important to the community once more.”

Richmond Park Market is open Sundays from 10am-2pm at 358 Lower Queen Street.

Market manager Penny Cameron says there will be no more muddy boots this winter. Photo: Jo Kent.

High fuel prices set to go higher

ANNE HARDIE

Drivers will be paying about 30 cents a litre more for their fuel when the Government’s fuel excise subsidy is removed at the end of the month, despite Nelson-Tasman drivers already paying some of the highest prices in the country.

The removal of the Government’s subsidy of 25 cents per litre plus GST means fuel companies will be charged 29 cents per litre more, which can then be passed on to customers. The subsidy was introduced in March 2022 as part of the cost-of-living relief package and in response to the fuel price spike caused by Russia’s invasion of Ukraine. An equivalent subsidy applied to road user charges.

Last week, figures produced by the Gaspy fuel-finding app show Nelson petrol prices were the second highest of any region in the country and Tasman was fourth highest.

Petrol prices were as low as $2.04 per litre for unleaded 91 in Te Awamutu and even Gore had prices down to $2.13 one day.

The average price of active petrol stations around the country was $2.36 per litre on 7 June.

Gaspy director Mike Newton says prices are sampled at the same time each day and include all active stations in each region. On that same day, prices displayed on the pumps in the Nelson-Tasman region were generally between $2.49 and $2.53 per litre.

New Zealand Automobile Association principal policy advisor, Terry Collins, says the high price of petrol in the region is puzzling and fuel companies tend to charge what the market will pay.

“We’re perplexed as to why you’re paying as much as you are compared to other areas.”

He says the Commerce Commission intends to assess competition in some of the smaller provincial towns due to pricing inconsistency. In rural communities, farm-

ers often buy fuel in bulk and bypass the petrol stations, which he suspects keeps prices down in those areas because they then have to attract drivers travelling through the area. Then there are places such as Nelson where they “charge as much as the market will pay”.

Terry says people should not wait until the closing days of the subsidy to fill up vehicles with fuel. He says it is human nature to wait until the last minute but that can result in queues and even the possibility of petrol selling out before the price goes up.

He says an option for regions such as Nelson and Tasman that pay high prices for fuel is the new Z Energy app Sharetank. It enables drivers to pre-purchase up to 1,000 litres of each fuel grade on the app when they are in a region selling cheaper fuel and use it when they buy fuel back home.

A Z Energy spokesperson says customers can pre-purchase litres of fuel by scanning every Z

Update from Rachel Boyack MP

Last week was a busy week in Parliament, and a lot of my focus was on health issues affecting Nelsonians. On Monday, Health Minister Dr Ayesha Verrall announced that the Government is taking action to reduce the number of young people taking up vaping. Vaping is a useful tool for people wishing to stop smoking, but we know young people are being targeted.

From August this year, we will be limiting the sale of cheap disposable vapes that are popular among young people. Locations within 300 metres of schools and marae will be off-limits for new shops. Vapes will need child safety mechanisms, and potentially enticing names like ‘cotton candy’ and ‘strawberry jelly donut’ will be prohibited.

Last Thursday I spoke in Parliament about the Nelson hospital rebuild, and the importance of this project for Nelson. As the local MP I am proud to have secured the first piece of funding for the hospital rebuild in Budget 2022. Te Whatu Ora Nelson Marlborough are making excellent progress on the final stages of the business case for the project, with final funding decisions expected to be made by Ministers in the next couple of months. It is important that we don’t rush this project, and get the planning and design done properly. I am also delighted that the coal burner will be replaced, with funding from Government to achieve this. Te Whatu Ora expect to have a new energy centre in place during 2024.

This week I will be in Nelson, and attending Fieldays in Hamilton. We will be starting the build of the new Slipway at Port Nelson and officially opening the Habitat for Humanity homes in Stoke. The Government is proud to be financially supporting both of these important projects for Nelson.

service station within a 30km radius of their location and access the lowest pump price within that area. They can then redeem their pre-purchased fuel at any Z station in the country at that price. Which means fuel can be purchased when visiting lowpriced locations such as Gore or Te Awamutu and spent in Nelson-Tasman. Pre-purchased fuel can also be shared with up to five friends or family members.

Nelson MP Rachel Boyack says she has long been concerned about South Islanders often paying more for fuel than North Islanders. The Government is passing legislation to encourage more competition in the fuel market and she says that is one of the best ways to ensure fair prices for consumers. She says that will give the Commerce Commission further powers to step in and set fair fuel prices if needed.

Rachel says Nelson’s improved public transport system from August 1 will make it easier and

cheaper for locals to use public transport. The Automobile Association points out that when fuel prices increase on June 30, public transport subsidies will also lapse, which will double prices for many people.

The increasing cost of fuel is a concern to Nelson Budget Services coordinator Tessa Bell who says people are already struggling and the price of petrol will flow into other goods, such as food.

“There’s nothing people can do to prevent this cost of living. Everything is going up and there’s no options for people anymore. Food is what drops off people’s budget the quickest.”

She says the cost of living is more than just financial hardship as it affects people’s mental health and social well-being. School sports is now a luxury for many families and being cut from their budgets, which will have an impact on the younger generation. Higher petrol prices will make it even harder, she says.

The newest Nelson Tasman Hospice op shop is officially open after a ribbon cutting on Saturday. Chief executive Tony Gray says they are really excited about the venture, which is the fifth store in their portfolio. “There has been a lot of support from local businesses and organisations to help get things up and running, and we really appreciate that.” Manager Anete Smith says it had been a struggle to get volunteer staff in time for the planned opening, but an article in the Waimea Weekly changed that. “The article was fantastic as we immediately got 20 volunteers. I was answering the phone every 10 minutes to a would-be volunteer and we’ve now put a full team together.” The Op Shop on Saxton is trialling new opening hours of Tuesday to Sunday. “It’s not usual for op shops to open on Sundays, so pop in for a browse or drop off your donations,” Anete says. Photo: Jo Kent.

Julie’s jacket never felt so good

JACK

MALCOLM

Julie Scoggins spent weeks turning raw wool into a national award-winning coat, scarf and hat ensemble. In a process known as Nuno felting, she used silk, raw merino, water, heat and friction to make a stunning one-of-a-kind piece she wore during the Creative Fibre New Zealand Festival. It was there where she won first prize in the ‘Fashion For You’ category and picked up $1000 in prize money.

Having toiled on the project over a space of two weeks, she says it’s extremely physical and laborious to create pieces of this scale.

The process of laying out wool fibres, covering it with a mosaic of silk and then applying the soapy water and rolling it out, is a big job, and one that takes hours of time.

“There’s a lot of energy involved with felting … It’s quite a long process and it’s very physical.”

Taking up one of the bays in her garage as workspace with three large tables, she says the process sees the material shrink by about half of its size due to the heat and water in the processing.

The decision to enter her piece into the show as a competition item was a last minute one, with Julie still putting the finishing touches on the outfit in the final days before she flew up for the festival.

“I made the scarf the day before, I had one already but I thought I should probably have a handmade one.

“And the scarf really brings it all together.”

The biennial festival sees hundreds of felters, weavers and knitters come together to celebrate their craft, with a group of about eight from the Richmond Creative Fibre group in attendance.

Julie joined the group after retiring, saying she liked the look of felting after having a hands-on go. While it’s not all the club does, it’s where her passion for the craft has grown, saying she enjoyed how messy and energetic the process is.

“I don’t know how long I’ll be able to do it for. It’s very demanding.”

Byron Spinetto is a 17-year-old with a plan. After completing the NZ Certificate in Food and Beverage Service at NMIT Te Pūkenga in July, he will move onto the NZ Certificate in Superyacht Crewing before tackling the Level 4 Cookery programme for a year. Byron then wants to travel overseas.

“I’ll have the skills to go anywhere in the world,” he says. “I’m hoping to go to Canada, or I’ll hop on a superyacht because I get everything I need to go from the course.”

Byron lives in Motueka and works in the food service industry there part-time, but as he is eligible for Youth Guarantee, he receives additional funding for transportation costs to help get him to the Nelson Campus four days a week. He also works at the on-campus café, Ake Ake, in Nelson one day a week, where he can put his barista skills to the test.

“Studying at NMIT is really nice. There’s a great atmosphere here with good people,”

Byron says. “The tutors aren’t scary and are really easy to talk to.” He recommends studying at NMIT to others interested in the hospitality industry. “I’ve learned on-the-job before and it’s a very different environment,” Byron says. “There’s a lot of stress in serving customers who expect perfection.”

Training in a student café provides ākonga with the time they need to master necessary skills in a relaxed and enjoyable environment. Ākonga can then enter the workforce with confidence. “It’s way easier to learn because you’re not so stressed.”

The Rata Room is the on-campus, fully operational café and restaurant where ākonga learn serving tables, barista skills and bar service whilst gaining the NZ Certificate in Food and Beverage Service.

The NZ Certificate in Superyacht Crewing offers ākonga a well-rounded hospitality learning experience in just three-months with training in boating, crewing and hospitality.

Apply now: nmit.ac.nz /hospitality

Julie Scoggins spent weeks making the felt she used to create her coat, making yardages from wool and silk before cutting it into a pattern. Photo: Jack Malcolm.

Elderly to get ‘Just in Case’ kits

JO KENT

A new initiative designed to help older adults in emergency situations is being launched by Age Concern Nelson Tasman this week.

The ‘Just in Case’ emergency kit was created after recent regional and national disasters highlighted the need to be prepared.

Elder abuse response advisor for Age Concern, Kate Miller, says the weather event in August and recent floods in Nelson and across the country, have encouraged them to step up and develop the kit.

“There are many older people who live alone or have no family or support and are the most vulnerable in an emergency situation like those we’ve seen in recent times.

“Our kits will allow those individuals to be able to ‘grab and go’ should a disaster impact them, knowing they have enough supplies to see them through the first 24-48 hours if needed.”

The kits contain basic food rations such as noodles, nut bars, dehydrated camping food, tinned goods, tea, coffee, a gas stove

and cutlery. Other items include a first aid kit, heavy duty gloves, rain poncho, torch and radio.

“The kits are designed specifically for older adults and aim to help them get through the immediate challenges of an emergency situation where they may be without power or have to evacuate their homes.”

She says, quite often the elderly are the slowest to act in an emergency, as their support network is smaller or non-existent and access to technology not immediate.

“A lot of older members of the community don’t use smart phones or tablets so are slow to hear of major events which may affect them.

“And, quite often, they are unsure of what to pack or don’t have things to hand, so these kits solve both those issues.”

The beauty of the kits is that they can be adapted to suit the individual’s needs, such as personal medication, spare glasses or even a book to read.

“We encourage our recipients to really personalise their kits and pop in what they would need in an emergency.”

Costing $250 per kit, Age Concern are asking for donations from the local community to help provide enough for those who may need them.

“We’ve identified a number of older adults who could benefit from these kits in the region, and are now proceeding to fundraise so we can create multiple kits and

hand them out. Any amount is welcomed, from a few dollars upwards.

“We really do appreciate your support.”

Property market turns corner

Home values in Nelson are on average 9.3 per cent lower than the same time last year. The latest QV House Price Index shows the city’s average home value is now $783,640, following a decline of 2.4 per cent during the May quarter – weakening further from the 1.8 per cent quarterly decline reported in last month’s index. QV Nelson/Marlborough manager Craig Russell says property values continued to retract but at a relatively slower pace than we’ve seen previously. “Con-

fidence in the property market appears to be turning a corner with the Reserve Bank indicating the OCR is now at peak levels, and the easing of loan to value restrictions,” he says. “There is still a glut of properties for sale in the $900,000 to $1,500,000 price bracket – particularly in the wider Richmond area. These properties need to be competitively priced to meet the market, and so we’re continuing to see some price reductions to align price expectations with the market.”

Age Concern elder abuse response advisors Malcolm Drummond and Kate Miller with the ‘Just in Case’ emergency kit which launches this week. Photo: Jo Kent.

Woman spat in cop’s eye

TRACY NEAL Open Justice Reporter

A woman sentenced for spitting in a constable’s eye, and then spitting in the face of another, has been curfewed to allow time for her to attend church.

A judge has also given a stern warning to Lyndell Sara Karaitiana that the police did not go to work to get hurt, hit or assaulted.

Karaitiana was sentenced in the Nelson District Court on Monday to three months’ community detention and nine months’ supervision on two charges of assaulting police and disorderly behaviour after they were called to a family argument at a Nelson address on January 31.

Drunk and yelling continuously, even after being warned by the police to stop, Karaitiana overstepped the mark when she abused an elderly woman.

“You white c***s” don’t know,” she shouted at the woman, and was then arrested.

The police summary of facts said Karaitiana was intoxicated and yelling continuously when they arrived. She was warned several times that if she continued to yell and swear she would be arrested for disorder. Karaitiana then walked to her home nearby, yelling abuse as she went, but this time at a person who police described as an elderly woman, dropping the four-letter expletive. As the police tried to take her into custody

Karaitiana began fighting a female constable and spat directly in her face, hitting her in the eyes.

The Victim Impact Statement revealed the constable had suffered eye irritation for about 12 hours, but otherwise, no other symptoms. Karaitiana continued her fight with the police, even after she was

in the car.

The 34-year-old managed to spit at another constable as he drove the car; her spittle “sprayed across his face” as he drove, the summary said. She later told the police she’d “done nothing wrong”.

Defence lawyer Ian Miller told the court today that Karaitiana had “significant difficulties” around regulating her emotions, but had since done a lot of work to improve herself.

He said the events of that evening in January were influenced by emotional issues which were part of a long and ongoing process.

“She wants to be better for her children than her upbringing has led her to,” Miller said.

Judge Richard Russell accepted Karaitiana had endured a troubled past, and that she had come to Nelson to try and remove herself from those difficulties, but also noted her lengthy history of convictions for assault. He said she had been remorseful and regretted what she had done, and acknowledged the positive life changes she was trying to make.

“What I would say to you is that assaults on the police are taken very seriously by the court.

“The police have a difficult enough job to do to keep the community safe without having to put up with the type of behaviour you have shown them,” Judge Russell said. In sentencing her Judge Russell arranged curfew around her being able to attend church, and ordered her to attend alcohol and drug counselling as part of supervision.

Getting Pic’s through ‘the messy middle’ and thinking ahead

Could Pic’s become the world’s favourite peanut butter and will the iconic Nelson company one day be making its popular spreads in other countries?

These are two of the big questions being pondered by the company’s new chief executive, Aimee McCammon, who talks about her exciting new role with host Matt Lawrey in Episode 7 of The Nelson Pod. Through a career in the advertising industry, Aimee has experience in developing major brands, including Whittakers, Toyota and Mainland. Prior to Pic’s, she was chief executive of the New Zealand branch of the Augusto agency following roles at Saatchi & Saatchi and Park Road Post.

Aimee, who is founder Pic Picot’s step-daughter, says she and Pic had talked about her joining the company for a few years but previously the time wasn’t right. She says with the company’s “amazing” chief executive Stuart Macintosh stepping back, she and Pic

talked about it again and decided it was time for her to come onboard.

Aimee is looking forward to guiding Pic’s through what is known in business as ‘the messy middle’.

She says the company has gone from being a super small, tight start-up “where everything’s on fast growth and everyone’s a self-starter who knows what they’re do-

ing”, to a team of 50.

“It’s actually a really tricky time for companies and I’ve done quite a few in the messy middle so it felt like a good time for me,” she said.

Aimee says companies at this stage need “a little bit of process but not too much to drown the spirit”.

Topics covered in the podcast also include planning for a future where growth is not

Embrace Winter with stylish & cosy interiors

the goal, the New Zealand style of doing business and the challenge of running a family-owned company.

Watch or listen on: thenelsonpod.co.nz

Sixteen drink drivers caught

Nelson Police say they are disappointed after catching 16 people drink driving in the region over the last week, with one being almost three times over the limit. A Tasman Road Policing operation in Nelson conducted 10 checkpoints with 1,170 vehicles stopped and breath tests conducted.

Of the 16 people who were identified as having excess breath alcohol, one was almost three times over the limit, and two were more than twice over the limit. These people will appear in the Nelson District Court in due course.

Two people were found to be driving with suspended or disqualified licences and their vehicles were impounded.

“Sixteen people were stopped from drink driving, but that is 16 people too many,” says Tasman road policing manager Hamish Chapman. “Drink driving creates unacceptable risks for everyone on the road, which could result in serious injury or death.

“Road safety belongs to everyone, and we refuse to accept that death and injury are the price we all pay for using our roads.”

Hamish says their message is simple.

“Do not drink and drive - organise a sober driver or catch a taxi. Do not pick up the phone when driving, always wear your seat belt and drive to the conditions, and do not drive with a disqualified licence.”

Those found to be driving with excess breath alcohol, or driving without a licence, will face further enforcement action as a result.

Pic’s Peanut Butter CEO Aimee McCammon joins host Matt Lawrey in Episode 7 of The Nelson Pod. Photo: Be Seen More.

Bylaw flaw for penguin safety

And they talk about our cats killing birds, I know this happens but dogs need to be kept under control as well.

Sylvia Stephenos

I’m a dog owner...ban dogs on that beach.

Andy Wallace

A new bylaw to protect these beautiful birds would be great. but needs to be enforced with big penalties as still so many dogs on Kaiteriteri reserve beach and Breaker Bay every day.

We loved watching the little blue penguins at Breaker Bay, and it dismayed us seeing dogs running about on this beach which is “no dogs”.

Diane Chandler

Easy one law for all dogs to be allowed on any local beach, they need to be muzzled otherwise

stay at home...So sad to hear this has happened to the wee pen guins.

Adrienne Chisholm

Hunt on for Brightwater’s missing time capsule

I thought it was buried under the flagpole?

Ian Biggs

Sorry to laugh but how could they have forgotten where they buried it? Surely someone re corded or marked where it went down? Hope you find it.

Mark Duff

Young musos mentored by Kiwi rock legend

That’s so awesome, what an op portunity.

Tracy Wardrope

How awesome is that!! Lucky kids!!

Shaz Amatazz

King’s birthday honours

Congratulations Miraka! Such

proud of you! So well deserved.

Congratulations, Miraka, so de-

Let me help you obtain the best home loan for you

Richmond Baptist Church Bootmarket

Saturday, 17 June, 8am-noon 123 Salisbury Road, Richmond

Open to stall holders from 6.30am. Heaps of bargains, toys, books, clothes, plants, produce, free coffee and the best sausage sizzle in town! Call 0224695367 for more info.

Mid-winter Swim and Duck Race

18 June, 10-2pm Kaiteriteri Beach

Take the plunge at the Riwaka School mid-winter swim or cheer your duck to victory in the duck race. Registration opens10am.

Blue Duck Nude Midwinter Swim

Sunday, 18 June, 12-1pm Nelson Lakes National Park

Annual, legendary, family-friendly, nude plunge into Lake Rotoiti, Nelson Lakes National Park. For locals and visitors - you don’t have to be nude. Ph: 0277108229 or riverflat@ gmail.com.

Heather Kelling

Robyn Thomson

Huge congrats Miraka. Toni Crichton

Local History

When modern highways came to Waimea

ROBYN PARKES

The Waimea County Council in 1935 submitted to ratepayers a loan proposal of £12,000 for the bituminous surfacing of 38 miles of heavily trafficked roads. In putting the programme into effect, the council started with the surfacing of the section of road on which the least amount of preliminary work would be necessary — the road from Richmond to Belgrove.

Due to changing methods of using bituminous binders in road paving, the council invited alternative tenders for two-coat sealing using a heavy, straight-run road oil instead of the 80/100 bitumen formerly used; and the newly-developed method of surfacing with Plant Mix. After consideration, the council accepted the tender of British Pavements (Canterbury) Ltd., for Plant Mix surfacing and the work was soon underway.

The company set up a large plant at the Brightwater bridge and was handling from 120 to 160 yards of

the prepared sealing surface per day. The installed plant and machinery consisted of two ‘kettles’ for heating the bitumen, a mixer, bins, furnaces, drying drum and crusher, costing around £8,500. In three months, it had produced 5000 tons of mix.

Several types of bituminous paving had been tried in the district but all of them had the tendency to “bleed” during the hot summers and to become a glassy surface in the winter.

The application of small chips to cover the bleeding led to the building up of high places and a bumpy road. Engineers claimed that Plant Mix surfacing would eliminate the bleeding.

The metal being used for the work came from the riverbed of the Wairoa River near the Brightwater bridge, adjacent to where the plant was. Horse scoops took the gravel and coarse sand to the end of a tramline leading to an electric crusher.

The big stones were removed, and the remainder carried up an incline. The material was tipped

onto a screen with the stones going into the crusher.

The stone and sand were then dumped by a chain elevator.

Fine sand from Monaco was mixed with the crushed metal and coarse river sand and the mixture then raised into a large revolving drying drum and heated to 250 degrees.

At that temperature it was screened again to separate the

sand and stone which went into separate bins.

The correct weight of heated cutback bitumen was then determined and the “aggregate” and bitumen, to which a measure of crude oil was added at 250 degrees, were tipped into a paddle mixer.

To ensure sufficient fillers in the mix, carefully measured fine sand was added.

The result was an even mixture which when delivered by motor lorries to the section of road being treated, was easily worked by the planing and grading machines which distributed the mix over the road to an even camber while the mixture was still warm. Before the road was coated with the mix, it was swept with large tractor-drawn brooms to remove all the loose metal and dust which left a hard surface, and holes or depressions were filled with a mixture of stone and bitumen before the priming coat was sprayed on and covered with small stones. For the priming coat, a quarter of a gallon of bitumen per square yard was used, while the mix was placed on the road at the rate of 3.75 tons per 100 square yards. Ongoing council plans were to carry out the surfacing of road from the Appleby Bridge up to the Moutere Hills, and the following summer, after widening and formation work had been done, the Moutere section was to be sealed.

Gardening tips for June

Now is the perfect time to plant trees and shrubs with abandon. Soil moisture levels are good, and this will really help newly planted treasures become well-established. All our plants are thriving at our new site, it must be the sea air. Whether you are looking to plant just a few ornamentals, a hedge or a large area, there is something for everyone. We have a good range of hedging varieties including truly lovely Escallonia. Named after Senor Escallon, a Spanish traveller, these shrubs are hardy and resilient with the added benefit of very pretty flowers. All varieties are fast growing, and thrive in full sun and well-drained soil. They are tolerant of salt spray so are perfect in coastal situations. E. ‘White Knight’ has white flowers; E. ‘Red Knight’ has reddish-pink flowers; E. ‘Fretheyi’ has pink buds that open to white. E. ‘White Profusion’ is a taller variety with larger foliage and pure white flowers. Limited offer E. ‘White Profusion’ just $9. Escallonia hedges are best trimmed lightly as soon as flowering has finished. These delightful shrubs are also perfect for topiary. Viburnum tinus ’Eve Price’ and ‘Variegatum’ are beautiful specimen shrubs. Their white flowers emerge from carmine and

pink buds and are produced for months. They are very hardy and do well in full sun or semishade. They also tolerate exposed situations really well. Trim after flowering to maintain a compact shape. Blueberries are an all-time favourite. We have gorgeous, healthy varieties that are perfect for our climate. Blueberries are woodland plants, so they need to be mulched heavily year-round. They are acid lovers so it’s best to check the pH of your soil before planting. Our slowrelease fertiliser tablets can be used when planting trees and shrubs. The ratio is one tablet per shrub or three per tree, spacing the tablets apart. It’s really important to place them approximately 15cm below the root ball of the tree or shrub. Dig your hole deeper than necessary, place the tablet/s then backfill and plant, firming the soil as you go. Water your newly planted treasures thoroughly, even if rain is imminent. This helps to prevent transplant shock. Snails and slugs are loving the regular rainfall. Protect your crops with our commercial grade repellent. The small green granules aren’t damaged by rain, and they work really well. If you have a dog or cat, you’ll need to ensure they can’t reach the granules.

Bill, Jasmin, and Lesley from Bay Landscapes.

Gardening Column by Bay Landscapes & Garden Centre’s Philippa Foes-Lamb

Road surfacing. Photo: Supplied.

NEW ZEALAND’S LARGEST FLOORING BRAND

The local flooring experts get it right first time, every time

Part of New Zealand’s largest flooring brand, the team at Nelson Bays and Motueka Flooring Xtra have the experience, knowledge and know-how to get your flooring and window solutions done right, first time. Locally owned and operated, directors Gareth Cornelius, Josh Fraser and Michael Heath have over 80 years of experience between them. Gareth has over 30 years in the industry and has been involved with the company in an ownership role since before it was rebranded to Flooring Xtra.

Michael has clocked up 40 years in the trade, and Josh has plenty of knowledge of all flooring applications, including residential and commercial, having worked with previous owners Bob and Kylie Spence before becoming co-director of the company. The trio jumped at the opportunity to purchase the business in 2019 and are immensely proud of the team they have across both the Richmond and Motueka stores. Taking over in 2021, they are breaking down barriers of the typical sales pitch and will only sell what is fit for the

purpose of the client, says Michael. “What sets us apart from others in the industry is our personalities and our experience,” says Michael. “We provide a low-pressure sales environment allowing the customer to take their time with decisions and not be pressured into making a commitment to something that is not fit for their needs. I love dealing with our customers, trying to help them through the process of turning their house into a home and we love to see the homes when they are finished. Because that is what

We are proud to work alongside Michael, Gareth, Josh and the Flooring Xtra team providing New Zealand’s largest range of quality hardwood flooring.

the whole process is about, the end game.” Offering flooring selections in carpet, wood, laminate, vinyl, cork and tiles, along with options for underfloor heating, rugs and window coverings, the team also provide a full service from first contact through to complete

installation. They have commercial flooring specialists in store as well as colour specialists and designers to ensure the process is as seamless as possible. Their casual showroom environment helps people to feel at ease, says Michael, and people can trust the team to have their cus-

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Directors of Nelson Bays and Motueka Flooring Xtra stores, from left, Gareth Cornelius, Josh Fraser and Michael Heath.

tomers' best interest at heart.

“We have a superstar team who are the trusted voice of the company, adds Josh.

“They love to go out and get things done and help their clients on their journey of turning a house into a home. Along with a few recent additions of Jody, Anna and Ben, who have all been great, we also have longevity within the team and I think that is a testament to the work environment that we have created.”

Working closely with suppliers, Nelson Bays and Motueka

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are also the only flooring business that offers a lifetime guarantee for their work.”

One third of landfills used to be filled with flooring products, the team say, and they are working hard to take care of the environment and change the mentality by repurposing and recycling materials where and when they can. As part of their commitment to provide sustainable products and flooring options, the local Flooring Xtra business uses a new eco underlay made from recycled foam. It offers antimicrobial protection against mould, bacteria and dust mites that’s safe for people, pets and the environment. Working

in collaboration with the Sleepyhead manufacturer, they help to source scrap foam for the underlay, keeping it out of landfill. “The product itself is a bi-product of the Sleepyhead beds which is then remade into underlay,” says Josh. “All of our offcuts go back to Sleepyhead to then be recycled back into underlay. If it is fit for repurposing, we leave it out to be reused at our Motueka site.” With a myriad of options from quality brands available to suit any project, design and budget, previous and returning customers have been quick to submit fantastic online testimonials about the Nelson and Motueka teams.

Flooring Xtra are a co-operative operation with the three directors owning and operating the Nelson and Motueka businesses. “We are not a franchise,” says Gareth. “All of the profits stay in the community. We have a support office in Auckland but we call the shots, we have our own products and groups and this gives us huge buying power with our products. We have our finger on the pulse of trends and new products that are coming in and we are the first port of call for people and their flooring and

window covering needs.”

“We treat everyone as if they are family,” adds Michael, “and continue to enjoy a great relationship with our suppliers and subcontractors. Flooring is the most used product in a home.

“The product needs to be fit for purpose and work for the client. We know what quality product is, and we continually receive good, honest feedback and reviews from our customers. We are with them on their journey from first contact to completed installation. This helps us to provide a quality service. We

Nelson Bays Flooring Xtra on Oxford St, Richmond.

MOTUEKA and NELSON BAYS

MOTUEKA and NELSON BAYS

NEW ZEALAND’S LARGEST FLOORING BRAND LOCALLY OWNED AND OPERATED

Their website is full of compliments including, ‘excellent, honest customer service’, ‘helpful, knowledgeable and friendly staff’, ‘superb quality product knowledge and service’, and 'down-to-earth friendly staff’, all testament to the excellent attention to detail and understanding of the industry that staff at Nelson Bays and Motueka Flooring Xtra have. Covering the whole Nelson Tasman region, the Nelson Bays and Motueka Flooring Xtra team work across all areas including Golden Bay, Rai Valley, Murchison and the Lakes. They often hold promotions and specials throughout the year and are keen supporters and sponsors of local initiatives. Looking to the future of the business, Gareth, Josh and Michael are keen to continue their growth within the region and introduce some exciting changes down the

track. When looking for advice on where to start, or if you already have an idea on what you want, talk to the experts at Nelson Bays Flooring Xtra on Oxford Street or Motueka Flooring Xtra on Old Wharf

Road. “If you're looking to upgrade your flooring or window coverings this season, check out our selection of high-quality products online or pop into our showroom for a consultation with our team.”

The expert Motueka Flooring Xtra team, from left; Ben, Tony, Jane, Alison, Jody and Robyn.

The Nelson Bays Flooring Xtra team, Anna and Loren, work closely alongside the three Flooring Xtra directors.

It’s all on the app. Are you?

The Nelson App has been the go-to place for the latest news and sport since 2017.

Every day tens of thousands of Nelsonians open the app to stay informed about what's happening in our region. But it isn't just news on the app, it features up-coming events, funeral notices, the latest property for sale, flight information, places to eat and drink, local businesses, weather and tide reports, a TV guide and much more. So, next time you open the around, you might be surprised what you find.

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PLANNED POWER OUTAGES

Every week, Network Tasman is carrying out planned maintenance somewhere on the power line network. This requires us temporarily turning the power off to some houses or businesses.

Flying high at Waimea

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school.

“I got to Year 13 and didn’t know what I wanted to do, so I talked to one of my Deans at school and she said this would be good for me. So I applied and it all worked out.”

The now 21-year-old says recruitment days can play a vital role in highlighting a career doing “something you can’t do anywhere else”.

“We do humanitarian and disaster relief work and this helicopter was recently used during the Hawkes Bay floods.

Where else can you do stuff like this?”

Students from Henley School, Waimea Intermediate School and Waimea College spent an hour with the crew, with some asking for autographs.

“This must be what it feels like to be a Royal,” Keely says, while signing one boy’s hand. The lightweight, twin-engine aircraft is one of five A109LUH that make up the Defence Force helicopter training system which includes computer-based training, a virtual interactive trainer, and a topof-the-line simulator.

This provides the Defence Force with a comprehensive and cost-effective means of training aircrew prior to operational conversion on to the larger NH90 or Seasprite helicopters.

“In addition to its training role,” Keely says, “it’s utilised in various operational tasks including counter-terrorism and personnel transport. It’s available to be employed in support of various government departments in a light utility role.” For career information, visit defencecareers.mil.nz.

We let your electricity retailer know well in advance when a power outage caused by planned maintenance is due to happen. They will let you know, usually via email, that your power is going to be turned off while we carry out the work.

Sometimes customers phone us after the power has gone off to say they were not notified of a planned power outage. Not knowing about an outage can be hugely disruptive for customers, which is not what we want. We want you to know in advance so that you can make plans for the outage.

There can be a number of reasons why you might be unaware that the power will be temporarily turned off for maintenance work, but there are some things you can do to make sure you get planned outage notifications:

Î Check the contact details that your electricity retailer has for you, and make sure they are correct.

Î Check your email settings to make sure emails from your electricity retailer don’t accidentally end up in your ‘junk’ folder or somewhere else that you don’t usually look.

Î If you are not the electricity account holder, make sure the person or company who is, knows to pass outage notifications on to you. For example, if you are a tenant and the landlord gets the power bill, the landlord will get the outage notification, not you.

Î Ask your electricity retailer how they let you know about planned power outages, and think about whether this will be okay for you.

Î Some electricity retailers can provide outage notification by text message. If you want this, ask your retailer if they can do it for you.

Î Keep an eye out for more than one outage notification from your electricity retailer. Sometimes we need to have two or more outages in the same area to get the work done. Each outage is notified separately by your electricity retailer.

Contact your electricity retailer if you want to know more about how they notify customers of planned outages.

If you want to know more about how Network Tasman plans maintenance work, get in touch with us at info@networktasman.co.nz

Local lad wins top music award

JO KENT

Former Garin College student

Zac Griffith has taken the title of Overall Winner at the New Zealand Gold Guitar senior finals in Gore earlier this month.

The 18-year-old also scooped the title of Best Singer Songwriter with a song he wrote about break-up called ‘My River Runs to You’.

Despite never having been in love or never going through a break-up, Zac says it was just something he was inspired to write.

“I don’t really know where the idea came from, but I sat down to write and the break-up song is what came out.”

The track went on to win him first place, alongside a myriad of wins in seven other categories.

Coming first in the gospel, male vocal solo, new country, New Zealand song and country rock sections, he was also a member of The Harmony Hunters which won the band section.

“I never expected to win so much. There was a lot of talent there and I was grateful to be named among them,’’ Zac says. He says he started singing when he was just seven years old after watching a movie about country music legend Johnny Cash.

“I have been singing for just over 10 years now so to place as overall winner of the Gold Guitar is a top-top thing to do.

It’s pretty exciting.”

Part of his prize is to perform at Australia’s Tamworth Country Music Festival in January.

“There is a crowd of around 40 - 50,000 people who turn

up over a two-week period, so I’m grateful to visit there and experience that.”

He will get the chance to record his winning song next year, too.

“I’m quite an off-the-cuff person when it comes to music. I’ll just pick up my guitar and get on stage to perform. I’m in it for the love and to put my music across.

“I did get nervous for the first time ever at the awards, which was unusual for me.”

Zac was the intermediate final winner in 2021 at the Gold Guitars, and won the 2022 Solo/Duo category of Smokefree Rockquest last year where he got to record at a studio in Auckland.

He says his ultimate goal is to play on stage at the Grand Ol’ Oprey at Nashville.

“That’s the dream,’’ he says.

Tapawera’s Zac Griffith scooped a myriad of awards at the New Zealand Gold Guitar senior finals this month. Photo: Supplied.

Local lady remembered with new flower

JO KENT

A Wakefield member of the Brightwater Horticultural Society has propagated a new miniature dahlia in a tribute to their late president Cheryl Thibodeau nee Peters, who died aged 48 after succumbing to a rare autoimmune disorder. Cath Smart, who has now taken over as president, has called her creation ‘Maxwelton’s Cheryl Thibodeau’ and is hoping to provide it to Cheryl’s family and other society members.

The group says Cheryl, who died in April, was a true flower enthusiast and will be greatly missed.

“Our first memory of Cheryl was when she brought her two young children, Kaitlyn, now 18, and Oliver, 14, to the show to enter into the kids’ section,” says vice-president Marie Dalley.

“She had a motorised scooter and her kids were always by her side. They were a very devoted threesome and it was lovely to see them together.” Cheryl loved being around flowers

ing the competition herself, winning ‘premier bloom’ for her dahlia and first prize for her daffodils.

“She created some lovely floral art and the family were constantly winning prizes. She used to get so excited, it was a joy to behold. They were all very talented.”

About three years ago, Cheryl volunteered to take on the role of secretary and treasurer of the society.

“We were very low on members willing to take on any office roles, so Cheryl managed it all. President, secretary, treasurer, and publicity officer,” says Marie.

“For a person with such severe disabilities, she was an amazing person. She never complained and carried out her duties happily.”

Over the past 18 months before her passing, she threw herself into her many roles.

“There were times when she would be emailing from her hospital bed to make sure preparations were underway for the coming shows or AGMs. She was truly inspiring.”

ner's Granulomatosis in 2010 when she was 35 and was given a life expectancy of just five years.

“At the time, her kids were aged 1 and 5. She fought valiantly over the next 13 years so she could be there to see them grow up. We can’t help admiring her ability to keep going through thick and thin.”

The introduction of ‘first time entrant’ at her very last flower show in February saw a record number of entries and drove up visitor numbers to that not seen in many years.

“Cheryl was really focused on bringing new members into the fold and she managed it, which I think is all down to her optimism. The summer show was better than ever before and was a beautiful sight to see.”

The roles Cheryl had are now shared between four people, who are busy organising the Brightwater Spring Flower Show scheduled for Saturday 16 September. “We are hoping we can carry on with a hall filled with flowers to make Cheryl proud,” Marie says. For more info, visit brightwaterhort-

Late president of the Brightwater Horticultural Society, Cheryl Thibodeau, loved all flowers but especially dahlias. Photo: Waimea Weekly.

Loving your pet goes far beyond providing them with the basic necessities of food, water, and shelter. It involves forming a deep emotional connection and nurturing their well-being on all levels. Love for your pet means offering them care, attention, and affection that extends beyond their physical needs. It means understanding their individual personalities, preferences, and behaviours, and tailoring your care to meet their unique requirements.

Creating a loving environment for your pet involves more than just a comfortable living space. It means providing them with mental and physical stimulation, such as interactive toys, puzzles, and regular exercise. It means dedicating time to play and bond with them, engaging in activities that strengthen the mutual trust and affection between you. Love also means being attuned to your pet's emotional well-being. Just like humans, pets can experience stress, anxiety, and even depression. It's important to be sensitive to their moods and provide

reassurance and comfort when needed. Regular cuddling, gentle grooming, and soothing tones can go a long way in making them feel secure and loved.

Being a loving pet owner also involves taking responsibility for their health. This means scheduling regular veterinary checkups, ensuring they receive necessary vaccinations, and providing proper nutrition. Love means paying attention to any signs of illness or discomfort and promptly seeking appropriate medical care.

Additionally, love extends to their social needs. Pets are social creatures and thrive on companionship. If you have a single pet, consider providing them with opportunities to interact with other animals through playdates or visits to dog parks. If your pet prefers solitude, respect their boundaries while still providing them with love and attention. Loving your pet also includes considering their long-term

Remember to register your dog

by 30 June

If you have a dog aged three months or older it must be registered and microchipped.*

Current registered dog owners will have received their registration letter by email or in the post by now. You can register your dog in person, by mail to any Council service centre, or you can pay online. If you have not received your letter, please contact the Council on 03 543 8400.

The fee for dogs that have not been registered by 31 July will increase by 50% on top of the standard fee.

Free microchipping sessions

Tasman District Council is offering free microchipping for dogs registered in Tasman that are younger than six months old. Sessions from 9.00 am – 10.00 am on Fridays at the Richmond Dog Pound, 121 Beach Road, Richmond. Please phone 03 544 3207 to make an appointment.

For more information visit tasman.govt.nz/dog-registration

* Working dogs are exempt from microchipping

well-being. In the event of your absence, pet sitting services can ensure they receive proper care and attention. Should they pass away, pet cremation services offer a respectful way to honour their memory. Ultimately, loving your pet brings immense joy, companionship, and a sense of fulfillment to both of your lives. It means celebrating their uniqueness, accepting them for what they are, and cherishing the special bond you share. Loving your pet is a lifelong commitment that requires time, effort, and dedication, but the re-

wards are immeasurable in the form of unconditional love and loyalty from your furry companion.

Pet Sitters NZ are celebrating 19 years in business, so you know this is a local business you can trust with a reliable team of experienced sitters and range of services. Their daily home visits enable pets to remain in the comfort of their own home, providing you with complete peace of mind whilst you are away. If you have a dog that prefers indoor comforts and company, their Holiday Home service matches your dog to the ideal family. Maybe life is busy and your dog isn’t getting the exercise it needs or would benefit with a walk to break up the day with other friendly dogs with one hour & half hour options available. They also have boarding facilities for small pets such as rabbits and birds. Of course, the team are police checked, trained and insured.

Pets Ever After is locally owned and operated by Patrick, Tracey and Christopher Day, who between them have been in the funeral industry for over 60 years. Pets Ever After offers a local, after-death pet service.

“Our services are tailored to suit people’s needs, with pick-up and drop-off available.” At Pets Ever After, it’s guaranteed that the ashes that are returned are those of the pet received. “They come in a mauve coloured cardboard urn, with name and certificate included. We also have wooden urns, scatter tubes and memorabilia available, plus a range of memorial options from simple granite disks to ceramic photos and statues.” Pets Ever After also has a 'no ash back' service in which the ashes are scattered in a serene garden. For more information, visit www.petcremations.co.nz

PET SITTING

(daily home visits for cats etc. with lots of TLC.)

DOGGIE DAYS OUT

(group dog walking adventures for young and old)

DOGGIE HOLIDAY HOMES

(home boarding with a loving family)

SMALL PET BOARDING

(rabbits, GP’s, birds etc. can stay at our place.)

CHRISTMAS BOOKINGS NOW BEING TAKEN

DOGGIE HOLIDAY HOMES

We are looking for loving homes to care for friendly dogs whilst their owners are on holiday. We screen the dog & match it to the most suitable family and you get to meet the dog before accepting.

You will need to have a secure section, be happy for the dog to sleep inside your home and walk it on a daily basis. Someone will need to be home for at least part of the day and not have a cat.

www.petsittersnz.co.nz

03 547 4128 | 027 4877 149

Partnership putting helmets on heads

A local partnership aims to enhance access to sustainable transportation for the community, particularly refugees and individuals seeking affordable means of commuting to work. The partnership between NBS and Rev Bikes has enabled the Nelson Bike Hub to not only expand their reach but also ensure the safety of individuals who rely on bicycles as their primary mode of transportation. By providing funding for the purchase of bike helmets, NBS and Rev Bikes are actively supporting the community in promoting safer cycling practices, reducing the risk of injuries and increasing overall well-being.

“At NBS, we believe in the power of community and the positive impact that access to sustainable transportation can have on people’s lives,” community engagement manager, Nic Foster, says. “By collaborating with Rev Bikes, we are proud to support the Hub’s mission of empowering individuals with the freedom to commute and explore their surroundings. We are especially delighted to contribute to the provision of bike helmets, promoting safety and ensuring a secure cycling experience for everyone.”

The Nelson Bike Hub, a non-profit organisation, dedicates its efforts to restoring pre-loved bicycles and getting them to members of the community who lack access to reliable transportation. The Nelson Bike Hub’s efforts have been particularly invaluable for refugees who are new to the region and individuals striving to secure employment opportunities.

“We are extremely grateful for the generous sponsorship from NBS and Rev Bikes,” Nelson Bike Hub’s Matt Lawrey says. “Their support allows us to extend our reach and positively impact the lives of more individuals in our community.”

Nelson Tasman’s only private surgical hospital.

Manuka Street Hospital is a Joint Venture partnership between a local Nelson Trust, Manuka Street Charitable Trust, and Southern Cross Healthcare Limited. This combination of expertise, local knowledge and history, ensures the people of the Nelson Tasman region are provided with a first class surgical hospital.

We provide our skilled surgeons with modern, state-of-theart theatres and equipment so that Nelson Tasman residents can have access to the very best in surgical procedures. Contact us to find out more.

From left: Matt Lawrey (Nelson Bike Hub), Nic Foster (NBS Community Engagement Manager), Rosie Pham and Sky Nguyen (recipients of bikes and helmets), Ross Keeley (Rev Bikes) and Emily Osborne (Nelson Bike Hub). Photo: Supplied.

By Dr Nick Baker - Chief Medical Officer/ Paediatrician for Te

Stay well this winter

for you and it helps stop the spread of illnesses around your community.

The flu jab is free for people aged 65 years and over, Māori and Pacific people aged 55 years and over, pregnant people, and people who have long-term conditions like diabetes, asthma, or heart conditions, children aged 6 months to 12 years old, and people with mental health

adapted to provide better protection against some of the newer strains of Covid-19. All New Zealanders 30 and over can also access this booster as long as it’s been at least 6 months since their last COVID-19 booster or positive COVID-19 test.

People at higher risk of severe illness from COVID-19 will also be able to receive

Whatu OraNelson Marlborough

One of the regions original storage facilities

Operating in the Tasman district for 25 years, the team at Tasman Storage Ltd are the solution to storing your most valuable possessions. One of the region's longest-serving storage facilities, they offer safe, reliable and protected, long or short-term services for anything from large vehicles and household belongings to documents and great grandma’s snow globe, and their insurance-approved units are individually locked and protected by 24hr surveillance and security patrol.

Dry, well-ventilated and well-maintained, what sets Tasman Storage Ltd apart from others is their hugely competitive pricing. A current special they are running is if you pay upfront for 12 months, you will receive the last month free. Their flexible contracts begin with a minimum of one month storage for as little as $7 a week – depending on options selected. “If you’re looking to make more room in your home or business and are in need of reliable and protected storage services, you’ve come to the right place.”

Tasman Storage Ltd have two easy locations to choose from that house around 360 storage options across both the Richmond and Motueka sites. Their main office is located at 74 Gladstone Rd, Richmond and

the facility has just had new cameras installed, adding to their already established security system. Their premises is also patrolled by First Security seven days a week, to give customers extra peace of mind. All storage facilities are weatherproofed and CCTV-operated to protect items from unwanted weather and entry. Servicing the region since 1997, the team at the self-storage facility understand how stressful moving or downsizing can be, and how overwhelming the need to declutter or store a loved one's possessions can get. Which is why they help to make it easy by providing a wide range of pricing options and storage sizes to best fit your needs. They have a huge range of people who come through their doors, from people selling their house, or in between moving, to the storing of long-term items and treasures. Units are accessible seven days a week to ensure that customers are able to add or remove their possessions, at their earliest convenience and the facility is insurance-approved to help protect possessions with contents insurance coverage for each storage unit. Give yourself some room, cover your assetsCall Tasman Storage Ltd on 03 544 4306 today.

THE BEST FOR OUR PETS – AND YOURS

Happy stomachs, healthy coats, a natural spring in their step… our pets need the right nutrition in the right amounts to thrive. By itself our high-quality wild game meat isn’t enough to fuel their vitality. So our pet nutritionist has carefully selected the five other essential ingredients to balance our meals to be the best raw, whole-prey petfood on the market.

Richmond’s new little library

SARA HOLLYMAN

Richmond has a new neighbourhood library thanks to a collaboration between a local neighbourhood and Waimea Menzshed. St James Ave resident Julie Moon and her bookgroup came up with the idea as a way to give their books a new home once they had been read and discussed.

“We always had extras which we were donating to different places, then we just said ‘hey, what if we do a little book library’ and then we can keep feeding it and be custodians.” Julie contacted the council who agreed to pay for installation, and after ticking all the boxes, it has finally been installed on St

James Ave. Julie says it wouldn’t have been possible without the Waimea Menzshed who built and painted it for them.

Local residents Neil and Anne Page got involved too, decorating it with monarch butterflies. Just days after it was filled with books, Julie had to restock and she now heads across every other day to stock it up.

“I’ve got some good ones for kids, the ‘secret seven’ and things like that to make sure there’s things of interest.”

She says the project has helped connect the community. “With the cost of things these days; a walk is free, a book is free, and we all rank that [highly].”

We test our meals at Massey University against global AAFCO petfood standards to be approved as “Complete & Balanced”. We only use fresh New Zealand grown produce – kumara from Kaipara, carrots from Canterbury, oil from Otago, plus organs, ground bone and essential vitamins & minerals. Because we use no artifical preservatives our meals come frozen – as pottles of mince or as convenient bags of medallions.

From left: Caroline O’Reilly, Kathy Johnston, Julie Moon, Neil and Anne Page with the new community library on St James Ave. Photo: Sara Hollyman.

Tasman volleyballers second best in the country

JACK

Tasman’s U19 women’s volleyball team have finished second in the country at the inter-provincial championships.

Topping off an incredible run by the young women, Lily Zwart was also named in the tournament team as the squad exceeded expectations in continuing their strong legacy.

Having finished third last year, they finished one better after a tough semi-final match against Bay of Plenty in a five-set thriller. After losing the first 25-15, Tasman battled back in the second set to win in extra points 26-24 before losing the third 25-23. Highlighting the back-and-forth

battle, Tasman would take the fourth set 25-16 before winning the winner-takes-all fifth and final set 15-11 to book their place in the finals against North Harbour.

Unfortunately for the local side, they couldn’t recreate the magic in a straight sets loss against one of the power-house regions of the sport.

Tasman coach Brendan Crichton says they punched above their weight to even make the final, despite having a promising group of young players.

“It was awesome, phenomenal, really. We definitely overachieved.

“I would have been disappointed if we didn’t make the top four, but

I knew the final would have been a stretch.

“It was those critical moments you get in sports and we were able to capitalise.”

He says the fatigue, both mental and physical, after such a hard competition made for a tough final, but he was pleased to have given them a run in the second set (25-22).

“The top four sides were definitely a step ahead of all other sides in terms of playing ability and in skill level.

“None of the top four really cared how we placed because we knew it was going to be tough.

“I was quietly confident we had a chance going into the semis, but if we played them 10 times, we’d

lose five and win five.”

With a really young squad, having three U16 players, and more coming through the Volleyball Tasman Pipeline, Brendan says the future is bright for local volleyball.

“This certainly wasn’t a one team wonder. It’s not punching above our weight. We’ve got really good people involved with the sport.

“We feed off each other. There’s a really good base and foundation of players and it’s something that’s been ingrained in our region.”

With Lily, who also captained the team, off to America for a scholarship later in this year, he says there’s a clear pathway for people who want to chase the dream of playing internationally.

“They remember where they’ve come from and they do tend to come back. They’re just living the dream.

“It’s always going to be hard for us not being a university town, but there are players like Holly Chandler, who was part of the coaching team.”

Brendan says he’s incredibly proud of the team, believing he’s just “putting the pieces of the jigsaw puzzle together” rather than being critical to their success.

Of note were the performances of 15-year-old setter Briana Barber for her poise and decision-making under pressure and 16-yearold Nevaeha Neho, who was all power and aggression in the outside hitter position.

The Tasman U19 team of (back) Rachael Knowles (manager), Holly Chandler (assistant coach), Briana Barber, Lily Zwart, Cate Cook, Kaley Conning and Brendan Crichton (coach), (front) Nevaeha Neho, Ashley Welsh, Lola King, Ava Knowles, Luseane Uia and Holly Dixon were all smiles after winning silver at the national inter-provincial championships. Photo: www.phototek.co.nz

Giants’ mid-season roster changes pay immediate dividends

JACK MALCOLM

The gamble to bring in a new player in the middle of a season has paid off for coach Mike Fitchett and the NBS Nelson Giants. There was a flurry of activity in the lead-up for their game with the Canterbury Rams on Sunday as the team looked to secure a playoff berth with a spotty record. With the Canterbury Rams looking to stitch up a top spot on the competition leaderboards, it was straight into the furnace for the Giants’ new roster as they battled to a 97-94 win.

Early last Thursday, the team announced that they had released star import Kavion Pippen from contract, effective immediately. The decision to part ways with the nephew of two-time inductee to the NBA Hall of Fame, Scottie Pippen, was a bold one, and it paid off as his replacement in the 7 ‘1 and 127kg centre Callum McRae stepped up to the plate. Days after coming off the plane and months after his last game, Callum put in a match-winning performance over the Rams with 26 points and eight rebounds from over 30 minutes of court time.

He made an instant impact and was crucial to the team clawing their way back into the game, having trailed by as many as 14 in the second half.

Having plied his trade with Sacramento State, Callum has already made history by becoming only the fourth Kiwi to score 1,000 points and make 100 appearances in NCAA Division I Men’s basket-

ball.

His size and power around the rim in his professional debut were exactly what the Giants needed as the whole team lifted to the occasion.

With a monumental comeback in the final quarter, the team brought the crowd into the game to lift the roof off Trafalgar Centre. Having only won once at home so far this season before the game, the home crowd was electric as their team made an incredible comeback, with almost every possession in the final quarter make or break.

The defence also stepped up to the plate, with two shot clock violations on Canterbury in the closing minutes to force stops before

Alex McNaught made a steal for a runaway layup to clinch the win.

Alex’s three steals echoed his form on defence last season as he showed the hunger that saw him have a breakout season last year and earn a call-up to the New Zealand Breakers.

While Avery Woodson, one of the league’s leading three-point shooters, wasn’t on his top form in making just two of his eight attempts from beyond the arc, he still contributed a solid 20 points.

Matua Maker has also continued to improve week-on-week as he gets more confident by the day, finishing with a 20-point double-double as he proved to be a threat close to the rim and from deep.

The Nelson Giants return to the Trafalgar Centre on Friday evening to face the Hawke’s Bay Hawks.

Callum McRae went straight into work as he posted 26 points as the Giants landed a vital win over the Canterbury Rams to realign their season. Photo: Evan Barnes/Shuttersport.

A hat trick to Suburbs striker and import Connor Gillespie has helped his team to a massive 7-1 win over Selwyn United in Southern League football action on Sunday. The victory puts the team sixth on the table, with four wins, three draws and three losses to their record. Earlier in the weekend, on Saturday, the Suburbs women were unlucky not to start off their Southern League campaign with a win as a late goal to Universities of Canterbury sealed a 2-2 draw in their opening match of the competition. Photo: Chris Symes/Shuttersport.

Rugby: Premier rugby saw Waimea Old Boys struggle to stem the Marist tide in a 52-14 away loss, while Kahurangi were too good for Nelson in a 45-15 win. In other results from the weekend, Stoke beat Waitohi 54-7 and Central beat Moutere 59-10.

Football:

Two late goals for FC Nelson has seen it keep its Nelson Bays Football division one unbeaten streak alive in an interclub clash against FC Nelson Locomotive on Saturday.

With Blenheim-based Rangers nipping at their heels, after securing a 1-0 win over Richmond

FC, Sheehan Financial FC Nelson had to beat their club-mates in purple to retain top-spot, something that looked shaky early-on as Loco were the first to score. A late flourish from FC Nelson saw them overhaul Loco and take all three points with the 2-1 win.

Mako:

The Tasman Mako have announced their wider training squad, with a mix of old hats and exciting new talent in the mix as they look to crack into the region’s top side. The 23-strong wider squad does not include already signed players.

Basketball:

Local basketballers Lauryn Hippolite and Tanae Lavery are lighting things up for New Zealand’s U23 3x3 teams. Lauryn top scored in their opening game of the FIBA U23 3x3 Nations League’s final stop in China’s Rizhao, while Tanae led the team’s scoring in the men’s opening game.

Rugby:

Wanderers were unable to keep their second division streak alive as they faced off with Stoke at the weekend. With both teams having unbeaten records coming into the game, Stoke took a 24-6 win.

SUPER RUGBY TIPPING

Global Games medals for table tennis star

After days of almost-wins for Alfie Linn, the young table tennis star has claimed both of New Zealand’s medals from the Virtus Global Games 2023 in France.

It’s been a whirlwind of a competition for Alfie as he partnered with France’s Alexandre Sol to seize bronze in the II2 men’s doubles, before teaming up again to follow up with a silver medal in the men’s team event.

Through a series of close games in the teams event, the pair defeated Egypt and France/Macau before conceding in the end to an allFrench pairing to earn their second medal as a pair, with Alfie the only New Zealander to medal at the games.

His success also saw Alfie honoured as New Zealand’s flag bearer for the closing ceremony.

It’s his second time flying the flag and something he says was an honour the first time he got to do it.

“I’m so proud representing the New Zealand team. I feel happy in my heart and making Nelson proud,” Alfie says.

Playing in his second Virtus Global Games, Alfie is the only table tennis player in the New Zealand delegation. The 21-year-old, who

has down syndrome, plays for the Nelson Table Tennis Club and competes nationally and internationally in the II2 group. During the weeklong competition, Alfie came tantalisingly close to medalling multiple times.

In the men’s singles, he just missed out on competing for a medal, losing 14-12 in the fifth set, having equalised to two sets apiece after being down 2-0.

In the Mixed Doubles he partnered with a player from the Czech Republic. They tied in the quarter finals, just missing out on reaching the semi-finals through countback. The athletes played 5 back-to-back matches in scorching 35-degree heat, making the fine margins even tougher than usual.

After finally claiming New Zealand’s first medal, Alfie got a hero’s welcome from his Kiwi teammates at their hotel. Most of the athletes were in their pyjamas, having stayed up to see him before they went to bed.

Alfie is joined at the Virtus games by fellow Nelson athlete, swimmer Finn Russ, who made a final in the 200m freestyle II3, to finish 8th and narrowly missing the 50m free final, finishing 9th.

Aflie Linn is all smiles after picking up a bronze medal at the Virtus Global Games. Photo: Supplied.

Community Notices

Community Notices

MONDAY

WAIMEA GARDEN GROUP. ST PAULS CHURCH HALL BRIGHTWATER , Meet 2nd Monday of each month at 6:45pm Speakers. Garden Visits etc. All Welcome. Enquires. Ph. Ellen 5418955 or Donna 5423754.

NELSON-WAIMEA POWERTALK. Mon 19June. 9.30-11am. Sport Tasman/ Richmond Town Hall, Cambridge St. Come & watch our Bi-Annual Evaluation Contest! Contact: Sandra 027 766 0347

ELYSIUM WIDOW AND WIDOWERS GROUP meet each Monday for coffee and friendship at Oxford St Cafe at 10am. New members welcome. Phone Margaret 027 2600 748

OSTEOACTIVE COMMUNITY FITNESS CLASS for participants with osteoarthritis. Exercise and education. Seated and standing options. Mondays 9.30am. Holy Trinity Hall, 27 Dorset Street, Richmond. Cost: koha. Nicola 021 0788609 or nicola@bfit4ever.nz

TUESDAY

NZ CHRISTIAN WRITERS NELSON GROUP. Tuesday 2o June in Richmond Baptist Church Lounge. 1-4pm. Open to writers at all stages from wanna-be writers to published authors of all ages and whatever genre you use. For further details please contact Kay 0275476777 or kaypeterson4@xtra.co.nz.

NELSON 50+ WALKING GROUP Tuesday June 20. Great Taste Trail Wakefield. Meet at 9.45am at Faulkners Bush. BYO lunch. Phone Ros 021 645501

‘500’ CARDS Players are invited to compete in our recently formed “No Trumps” Trophy competition. Venue: Waimea Lounge A&P Showgrounds. Tues. & Thurs. 1.30 - 4pm. $2 entry fee covers organised games, prizes afternoon tea and spacious parking. Contact Kath ph 5445563

HOPE INDOOR BOWLING CLUB Tuesday Nights 7pm at Hope Hall Main Rd Hope.Starts 7 pm. Everyone welcome. Soft soled shoes.. All bowls supplied. Great for families. Info Bill ph 5449273

STOKE INDOOR BOWLS CLUB 2023 season has started, Warnes

Stadium, Songer Street, Stoke. New members welcome. Please wear flat soled shoes. Enquiries ph Lynn 547 7112.

WEDNESDAY

U3A - Guest speakers & Study Groups keep us actively involved, challenged & stimulated. U3A is sociable, enlightening & fun. Join us at our bi-monthly open meeting 28th June 10.00am at Elim Church, Main Rd, Stoke, Guest speaker: Author, journalist, photographer; Gerard Hindmarsh. All welcome. www.u3anelson. org.nz

CAKE DECORATORS meet Wednesday 21 June. We are learning a new skill, painting with cocoa butter on a plaque. Starting at 6:30pm. New members are welcome. Contact Desiree 0276302359

FOREST & BIRD Wednesday 14 June. Evening talk by Tom Kay about Making Room for Rivers. Tom is Forest & Bird’s national advocate for freshwater. 7.30pm Tahunanui School Hall, Muritai St..

SPIRITED CONVERSATIONS Wednesday 28 June “Chat GPT and the AI boom”: Don’t miss Wellington software developer Nick Koirala on the technology behind the ‘magic’, its implications and opportunities. Yaza Cafe opens 6 pm, speaker 7.30 pm. Koha. Contact 548 6241.

CENTRAL GARDEN CLUB meet 2nd Wednesday each month

1.30pm at stoke methodist church hall, Neale Ave Stoke. Guest speakers & afternoon tea new members welcome contact Lynn or bob 5418468

NELSON NEWBIES, coffee morning every Wednesday 10:3011.30 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. Ph: Clive 021 205 4731.

THURSDAY

NELSON/TASMAN ENDOMETRIOSIS invite you to hear Jenny Oliver speak on Influencing your health Thursday 22 June 7pm 16 Venice Pl Stoke. RSVP by 19 June Helen ph/txt 0272459373, nelsonsupport@nzendo.org.nz All Welcome

DEADLINE: MIDDAY FRIDAY - 30 WORDS OR LESS BY EMAIL ONLYPLEASE

LEARN HOW TO INFLUENCE YOUR OWN HEALTH using the Lightning Process with Jenny Oliver Thursday 22 June 7pm, 16 Venice Place Stoke RSVP Helen 5441724, 0272459373 nelsonsupport@nzendo.org.nz by 19 June. All Welcome

‘500’ CARDS Players are invited to compete in our recently formed “No Trumps” Trophy competition. Venue: Waimea Lounge A&P Showgrounds. Tues. & Thurs. 1.30 - 4pm. $2 entry fee covers organised games, prizes afternoon tea and spacious parking. Contact Kath ph 5445563

NELSON CITY PROBUS CLUB welcome both men & women. We meet 2nd Thursday each month (Feb-November) at 10 am, The Nelson Golf Club, 38 Bolt Rd, Tahunanui. Contact the Secretary on nelsoncitygroupgmail.com

WAIMEA COMBINED FRIENDSHIP GROUP meet monthly at 9.45am on 3rd Thursday of month in Hope Church, Ranzau Road for Friendship, Fellowship & Learning. Contact Denise on 027 765 000 or Rosalie on 027 249 1080.

TAICHI Thursdays, Regular 11:00-11:30, Beginners 12:00-1:00. Stillness, breath, movement. Quiet Heart Tai Chi, Anglican Church, Dorset Street. Donation. Contact Merrick, email quiet.heart.tai. chi@gmail.com <http://mail.com> Ph 021 063 6620

RICHMOND WELCOME GROUP: Want to make new friends join a friendly group for coffee & a chat.10am on the 1st & 3rd Thursday of each month at Paragon Cafe Langdale Drive Richmond . Ansley /Phillip 5410 350 0272212943.

FRIDAY

LINE DANCING Diane mornings Richmond from Friday 19th May 9 30 am Birch Hall Lower Queen Street by A&P grounds. all ages/ gender free morning tea.We are a caring community phone Diane 027 4491 569 dianeneil@gmail.com .

TAI CHI Qigong All welcome, lasses at Tahunanui Community Hub, 55 Muritai Street, Tahunanui. Every Friday until 2nd June 9.30 a.m. to 11 a.m. Koha. Contact Jodie 021 259 5876.

SATURDAY

SEND TO: events@waimeaweekly.co.nz

QUALITY CRAFTS NELSON at Richmond Baptist Church 123 Salibury Rd, Saturday 17 June 8am – noon. Walk through the Boot Market to the Church Lounge to find us. We have a wide selection of quality local handmade crafts with something suitable for everyone! Contact Kay 0275476777 for further details.

NELSON ROSE SOCIETY Rose Pruning Demonstration. Saturday 24 June 2023, 1.30pm Broadgreen Rose Gardens. (If wet Saturday 1 July) All welcome. Enquiries ph 0272054586

MOTUEKA SOCIAL DANCE is on at MAPUA HALL on 17th JUNE 2023. 7.30-11PM. $8.00 + plate for supper. Ph Lloyd 0221252790

CAR BOOT MARKET Richmond Baptist Church, 123 Salisbury Road Saturday 17th May 8am-Noon, open for stall holders from 7am. Heaps of bargains, yummy food and free coffee. Facebook

–“RBC Bootmarket” Contact: Mark 0224695367

NBS VOLUNTEER EXPO 24th June 10am-2pm, Annesbrook Community Church, Stoke. Looking for a volunteering opportunity? Begin your search here; over 35 organisations to talk to! Coffee/food cart and entertainment. www.volunteernelson.org.nz

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

RICHMOND TENNIS CLUB - Gladstone Road Social hit for members & non-members Saturday afternoons All levels of ability welcome. 1.30pm onwards. Contact 0274872480.

SUNDAY

SUNDAY MEDITATION – every Sunday 10am – 11.30am, plus free vegetarian lunch. All warmly welcome, for all ages and walks of life. Chandrakirti Meditation Centre. 289 Sunrise Valley Rd, Upper Moutere. 03 5432021

NELSON SPIRITUALIST CHURCH weekly service Sun. 7pm8pm. Corner Tipahi & Motueka Sts. RICHMOND MARKETS: Richmond A & P Showgrounds Sundays

10-2 Indoor/outdoor market in the spacious ground of Richmond Park. Food & drink, local & exotic products, fresh fruit & veges, wellbeing practitioners & products, jumble sale, hairdresser, kid’s

play equipment, picnic tables. Dogs on leads welcome.

GENERAL GROUPS

CAPELLA SINGING WORKSHOP Love to sing? Sign up for Nelson Bays Harmony’s. Learn Brooke Fraser’s ‘Something in the Water’. All levels of singing catered for, beginners welcome. Training by experienced vocal coaches. Ph Carole 027 436 0910 or nbharmony@gmail.com

WAIMEA MENZSHED - catering for the interests, health and well-being of men since 2010. The shed is open Monday - Friday at Richmond Park, 384 Lower Queen St. Inquiries: mens.shed. waimea@gmail.com 027 282 0185.

SENIOR MOBILITY CLASSES Tuesdays, Thursdays & Fridays from 10.30am at the Wanderers Community Gym 12 Charlotte Lane, Brightwater. $2 donation. Improving balance, mobility & independence among our aging populations (55+).Contact James Cooper for info: 021 044 1526.

SEEKING VOLUNTEERS TO HELP SUPPORT NELSON HOSPITAL. For info visit www.nmdhb.govt.nz and search ‘volunteering with us’. A social opportunity for people to donate their time to a 3-4 hour shift during the week in a variety of roles. Supporting our patients, visitors, whānau & staff while receiving sense of purpose. JOIN CAKE DECORATORS You don’t need any skills. Come & learn how to work with fondant, sugar paste & chocolate. Creating flowers, figurines & covering a cake. Desiree 027 630 2359. NELSON WOODTURNING CLUB. Join us at our clubrooms for Turning, camaraderie & sharing of knowledge. Ph or txt Allan for more information 021543345.

HELP NEEDED. WAKEFIELD COMMUNITY BUS Nelson Tasman Community Transport Trust dedicated to providing affordable community public transport in the areas where little is available. Contact: 020 4196 0553 Wakefield Bus is in need of some support – can you help? Contact - 020 4196 0553, marketing.ntctt@ gmail.com / www.ntctt.org TO BOOK A SEAT on the Wakefield buscall or txt 020 4195 8866.

Community Notices are free to community groups, schools, churches, gold coin donation events and fundraising. Due to the popularity of this column,while every effort will be made, inclusion cannot be guaranteed for free ads. If you want to place a business advert or want to advertise a course you are running, please call classified ads and public notices on 544 9037.

NELSON TASMAN CREMATIONS DIRECT

SITUATIONS VACANT

SITUATIONS VACANT

BLENHEIM OR NELSON

Team Leader

Clinical Support Services

MOTUEKA

Support Worker

Live Life Disability Support

Permanent position working 30 hours a fortnight, plus two sleepovers.

Roster:

Week 1

• Wednesday 3pm to 10pm (plus sleepover 10pm to 7am).

• Saturday and Sunday 7am to 3.30pm.

Week 2

• Monday 3pm to 10pm (plus sleepover 10pm to 7am).

Closing date: Open until filled. Ref: N23-327.

Online application, CV and cover letter are required before your application can be processed. Enquiries can be made to Human Resources Nelson telephone: (03) 539 5746 or email vacancies@nmdhb.govt.nz

Register for job alerts and view full details of vacancies www.nmdhb.govt.nz/careers

PUBLIC NOTICE

Matiri Hydro Scheme Community Fund

The contractors who helped build the Matiri Hydro Scheme have kindly donated to a special community fund. Applications for this funding are now open. To be eligible for funding your organisation will be involved in one of the following areas:

•Health

•Education

•Sport

•Volunteer services

The funding must benefit members of the wider Murchison community (full criteria are on the application form).

To apply, please email for an Application Form at enquire@pioneerenergy.co.nz

Applications close on 31 July 2023

Permanent, full-time position working 80 hours a fortnight - 1.0 FTE.

Lead one of our Clinical Administration teams.

Applications close: Thursday, 22 June 2023

Ref: W23-111.

Online application, CV and cover letter are required before your application can be processed. Enquiries can be made to Human Resources Nelson telephone: (03) 539 5746 or email vacancies@nmdhb.govt.nz

Register for job alerts and view full details of vacancies www.nmdhb.govt.nz/careers

The Annual General Meeting of Club Waimea Inc.

Sunday 18th June 2023 at 10am Venue:

WANTED

Kia Ora,

Looking for a long term land lease in Nelson/ Tasman, fee to be negotiable, for self-contained and off-grid tiny home. I will consider as far south as Wakefield, Brightwater, Hope, and outer Richmond. West to Motueka, North to Todds Valley.

Land space must provide privacy, a sunny and sheltered aspect, level ground with some elevation, and no flood zone.

Please contact Liz on 0210 319 386.

ANTIQUES

ANTIQUES & ART. Huge selection at our new shop. Sell - Buy - Value. Over 30 years experience.Open 6 days. Peaceful easy parking now @ 92,Bateup Rd,Richmond (Formerly Happy Z Cafe & adjoining Alchemy Arts/ MacMillans Pottery) Ph 544 0723. www.an tiquesnewzealand.co.nz

KINRAID

Brian Forbes

Aged 80, passed away at Poneke House, Wellington on 6 February 2023. Formerly of Nelson, later Australia and the Philippines. Brian was the youngest son of Irvine and Ella Kinraid brother to Jackson, Murray and Graham. Always remembered by his family Denyse, Nicholas and Julian, and grandchildren Matilda, Willa and Hugo.   Brian has been cremated and will be interred with his parents at a later private ceremony. Here he lies where he longed to be; Home is the sailor, home from sea, And the hunter home from the hill.

LIQUIDATION AUCTION

Soft Goods Manufacturing 24 Tokomaru Place, Wakatu Estate, Stoke 11am, Saturday 17th June (viewing from 9am) Viewing also on Friday 11am - 2pm

Commercial sewing machines, Lg Qty fabric, Benches, Cotton, Tools, Office Equip, Scales, Curtain Racks etc Photos / info www.jwauctions.co.nz

Payment Cash-Eftpos-Visa-Mastercard Hammer Price + GST

John Walker Auctioneer 027 4432 525

It’s all on the app. Are you?

The Nelson App has been the go-to place for the latest news and sport since 2017.

Every day tens of thousands of Nelsonians open the app to stay informed about what's happening in our region. But it isn't just news on the app, it features up-coming events, funeral notices, the latest property for sale, flight information, places to eat and drink, local businesses, weather and tide reports, a TV guide and much more. So, next time you open the Nelson App around, you might be surprised what you find.