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Wednesday 3 July 2024

Hiked fees

‘nail in the coffin’ for housing

MAX FRETHEY

Local Democracy Reporter

Tasman’s new development levies have been labelled as “absolutely outrageous” by a local developer who warns that the increases could stymie growth in the region.

“It will be a bit of a nail in the coffin for development at pace where we need a really broad and fairly high number of properties being developed,” says Graham Vercoe, owner of GJ Gardner’s Nelson franchise.

Development contributions are levies paid to councils from new subdivisions to help finance future infrastructure projects that will benefit the new homes.

Tasman District Council has different fees for each of the three waters and transportation areas which are determined by future projects that will benefit specific catchments in the district.

Total costs across the Waimea Catchment have increased by $16,000 to $54,150, Motueka Catchment costs have almost doubled to $38,200, and the fees in the Golden Bay Catchment have more than tripled – jumping from $12,600 to $41,300.

Areas across the rest of the district only pay contributions for transportation, which have

Gellyball comes to Armageddon

ANNE HARDIE

Hidden in the Wai-iti Valley lies the apocalyptic town of Purgatory that hides opponents firing paintball, and now gellyball is taking some of the sting out of the game for younger players on the Judgement field.

Armageddon Paintball is just the third venue in the country to gain a gellyball licence which uses battery-powered blasters to launch hydrated gel orbs for less pain and less bruising than its big brother, paintball.

Owners Norman and Bo Hensley have had three years and two floods at Armaged-

don and last week the local home-schooled kids gave gellyball the thumbs up after firing the gel balls at their opponents from fully automatic

Ahliah Smith, 8, front left, and Eli Smith, 10, take aim with the home-schooled team around the old Bedford truck in the town of Purgatory. Photo: Anne Hardie.

If you had a granny flat at your property, how would you use it?

“For someone to have their own lodging instead of going into a seedier place.”

“Probably rent it out because there’s a lot of red tape now on things.”

“For our relatives that come back from overseas, my wife is English, so it would be ideal to have as overflow for the family.”

“Probably for friends or family that needed it, because everything’s so expensive.”

Developer: fee hikes not affordable

more than halved to $1300.

The main drivers of the hikes are stormwater projects in the Waimea Catchment, and new wastewater treatment plants for both Motueka and Tākaka.

Development contributions cover 30 per cent of the cost of water and wastewater projects, 80 per cent of stormwater projects, and just six per cent of transportation projects. Graham believes the development contributions are already high enough.

“It disproportionately punishes new homeowners because ultimately we, as developers, will pay it, we’ll pay whatever the cost is, but we will pass it on,” he says.

“Houses are already not affordable, and all you’re going to do is make it worse.”

Higher house prices caused by higher fees could contribute to a strong downturn in development and construction for the region which could affect “vast numbers” of people across the district, Graham warns.

New Census data reveals that Tasman was the region with the fastest rate of growth over the last five years at 10.3 per cent, much of which was centred in the Richmond West Development.

Graham is one of four directors overseeing that development. While he says the contribu-

tion increases won’t affect the still-growing subdivision due to existing arrangements, he doesn’t think the explosion of housing on the site would have been possible if they had been paying the new contribution prices.

“The prices end up going so high that the average person will never get into a house in the Tasman region.”

Rather than placing the cost on developers, Graham thinks the large infrastructure projects should be funded by specific district-wide rates despite their localised benefits, similar to the Waimea Community Dam.

“It’s a community-wide problem. It’s not a problem that should be foisted on somebody that wants to come and build a new house

in the region.”

However, the council reinforced its intention that developers bear the cost that increased demand places on the district’s infrastructure when it approved its 10-Year Plan last week. In plan deliberations last month, elected members also declined to phase in the increases, or to introduce a lower contribution rate for brownfield developments.

A TDC spokesperson says that major growth is planned over the next 10 years and that the contribution charges will help pay growth’s share of that cost.

“Many of our networks are at or nearing capacity and major upgrades are required to accommodate future growth.”

The stormwater projects affecting the increases for the Waimea

Catchment are focused on works in Richmond on Borck Creek and in Māpua’s Seaton Valley. In addition to Graham, representatives from engineering firm Davis Ogilvie, hapū-owned business Wakatū Incorporation, and local development companies presented to the council with their concerns about increased costs during the council’s 10Year Plan hearings in May.

Kāinga Ora representatives also highlighted that Tasman’s development contributions were “quite a bit” higher than those in neighbouring Nelson, which could draw development away from Tasman.

However, Tasman Mayor Tim King mentioned that Nelson secured $36 million from the Government’s Infrastructure Acceleration Fund to support housing growth in 2022 whereas Tasman only received $1.2 million for a single site in Motueka.

The final charges for the next three years are only slightly lower than what the council had consulted on. The council expects to collect $142 million in development contributions over the next decade.

Kate Barrell Richmond

Diane Arbuthnot Richmond

Vern Williams Richmond

Scott Mackay Richmond

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Developer Graham Vercoe says the increased council fees will punish new homeowners. Photo: Max Frethey.

Lady Glen Rowling remembered for compassion and community

Lady Glen Rowling was a long-standing trustee, donor and supporter of the Fifeshire Foundation because she believed strongly in the value of locals looking out for locals and its chairman says it will honour her memory by maintaining her fine example.

Lady Glen, wife of the late Prime Minister Bill Rowling, died in Nelson last week at the age of 93 after a lifetime of service. Fifeshire Foundation’s chairperson Peter Verstappen, says Sir Bill Rowling was one of the founders of the charity in 1993 and Lady Rowling was committed to its goals.

“Her commitment to the foundation’s goals of supporting local people in crisis or hardship sprang from her deep sense of care and compassion, and her commitment to improving the lives of people in the Nelson

Tasman region.

“We are sad to see her passing and extend our sympathy to her family and our gratitude for Lady Rowling’s contribution to the Fifeshire Foundation.”

Nelson MP Rachel Boyack knew her on a personal level through Lady Glen’s commit-

ment to the church, the Nelson community and the local Labour party. She describes her as incredibly bright and a legendary quiz master who would always include obscure and creative political questions that would frustrate the room, much to her glee.

Labour leader Chris Hipkins says Lady Glen was a solid and unwavering support to former Prime Minister Bill Rowling during a tough period, both personally and in politics. She continued to contribute to the Labour movement and her community well after his death.

“Lady Glen gave a lifetime of service. She was a volunteer, giver of advice, caterer – whatever she needed to be. She lent her mana and support to Labour and to her community for a long time.”

Gellyball comes to Armageddon

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blasters.

Bo says the junior players already have splat master which uses smaller paintballs, but gellyball has the wow factor with the sound effect of automatic firing.

“As long as you pull the trigger, it keeps firing. So, it’s a little bit more exciting.” Sessions last about an hour and Bo says that enables kids to play four to five games to empty their canisters of gel balls – which she adds are biodegradable.

“The kids are having heaps of fun and there’s lots of chattering afterwards. It’s new and new is always good!”

Norman says gellyball is aimed at six to 12-year-olds who are too young for paintball and it is now rolling out around the country.

Lady Glen Rowling Photo: Supplied.

Celebrating a century with a game of snooker

ANNE HARDIE

At 100 years old, Bob Sinclair still has his sense of humour, plays snooker three times a week with his mates, and cooks his own dinner.

“Well, you have to do something,” he says and confesses his success with snooker “comes and goes”. “We aren’t professionals; we just enjoy the company.”

This week, Bob celebrates his 100th birthday at Arvida Oakwood’s retirement village where he has a self-contained apartment, and spends time playing snooker along with being a regular at indoor bowls.

Once a week, the snooker group head along the road to Club Waimea to compete on the fullsized table and share a few stories that may or may not be completely true.

He was born a century ago in Yorkshire, England, on an estate known as Bramham Park where his father milked the cows. He recalls walking to school in the snow, cars crank started, and his mother making a meal out of six pennies worth of mince. By the time he was 18, World War 2 was underway, and he joined the Navy, working as a radio direction finding (RDF) officer at a time aerials were turned by hand. For four years he travelled “everywhere” with the Navy, mostly on submarine control in the Indian

Ocean and for 10 months laying mines in the Denmark Strait.

With the war behind him, Bob left the army in Australia where he stayed for four years before heading to New Zealand with plans to join its Navy. It was not to be though. On his first night in a New Zealand YMCA, he was attacked in his sleep with a razor

and instead of the Navy, he took time to recover on a friend’s farm. It changed his career path and eventually, he became a sharemilker in Northland, milking 75 Jersey cows until the early 1960s when he moved to Auckland to work in the timber industry. He headed south to the Rich-

mond retirement village seven years ago to be closer to family, but now he is on his own.

At 100, his life is busy though, between snooker and bowls he “takes an interest in rugby – like when the Blues won”.

He’s keen on cricket too and played social cricket for several decades.

He says in 1955 he witnessed New Zealand cricket’s “all-time low” when 11 batsmen mustered just 26 runs against England at Eden Park.

After 100 years, he says the advice he would give others is simply to live life.

“You’ve got to have an interest in life itself,” he says. “You take it all for granted. One day comes after another and you don’t realise the days are going by.”

This week he gets to celebrate his birthday with a morning tea at the retirement home and will probably share a few tales collected over a century of life. A game of snooker is likely to be on the cards, too.

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At 100, Richmond resident Bob Sinclair still enjoys a game of snooker, although his success “comes and goes”. Insert: Bob in his Navy days. Photo: Anne Hardie.

‘Investing in people’ means 11% rates hike for Tasman

MAX FRETHEY

Local Democracy Reporter

Tasman will see an 11.1 per cent rates hike as the council forges ahead with investments into community facilities.

The increase was confirmed in a Tasman District Council meeting on Thursday afternoon as councillors signed off the organisation’s 10-Year Plan.

Councils across the country are forecasting significant rates rises, with a national average of 16 per cent.

“I think we have found a reasonable balance in difficult circumstances,” says Mayor Tim King.

While large investments are being made into critical water and roading infrastructure over the next decade, councillors said the next few years were about “investing in people”.

Several community facilities are slated to be delivered over the coming years.

Brightwater, Tapawera, and

Wakefield will see new or improved community hubs while Motueka will finally get the pool that residents have been seeking for decades.

Murchison is also slated to get an upgrade for its Sport, Recreation, and Cultural Centre.

Councillor Christen Mackenzie said that the forecast investments into Tasman’s smaller towns had left a “buzz” among residents.

“People are talking about it, and it’s energised the community.”

Councillor Trindi Walker also added that while not everyone in the community will agree on what the council was planning, the community feedback had been generally supportive.

“We heard their voice. They don’t want the level of our service to decline, they don’t want our libraries to be reduced in hours, or for us to lose any of our staff,” she said.

“Although I don’t like going

Tasman Schools take out top five in Richmond Mall comp

Appleby School has claimed top spot at the halfway point of Richmond Mall’s Vote for Your School competition. The six-week competition gives local schools the chance to win a share of $15k for their school to purchase sports equipment. Vote for your school by dropping your mall receipts into their box outside Whitcoulls before July 22.

out and asking anybody to pay the rates that we’re going to have to set, it’s the reality of what we face.”

Mark Greening was the only councillor to vote against Tasman’s 10-Year Plan and was scathing of its contents.

“We are emptying ratepayer pockets faster than they can fill them. This is unaffordable.”

While supportive of investments into critical infrastructure, he said the plan was neither balanced nor financially prudent and failed

Appeal for information following hit and run

Nelson police are seeking witnesses to a hit and run incident in Tāhunanui on Sunday afternoon.

A police spokesperson says the collision between a vehicle and a person occurred around 2.30pm on Parkers Rd, opposite the NPD service station. Both the vehicle and person then left

to respond to the $100 million Waimea Community Dam “blowout”.

“Instead, we appeared to have stuck our heads in the sand as if nothing had happened and continue to spend millions more on probably less critical infrastructure –pool and hall projects.”

He took aim at the council’s decision to introduce a dynamic debt cap which increases relative to council revenue, and the forecast growth of the council’s debt to $452 million by 2034.

“While I support providing community assets, that support is dependent on a healthy financial bottom line and we just do not have that,” he said. “This council needs to live in financial reality rather than constantly moving its own goalposts as it pretends everything is okay.”

the scene. Neither has reported the incident to police.

Police are wanting to speak to the people involved in the incident, along with anyone who was in the area at the time and witnessed it.This also includes anyone who saw a black BMW X5 station wagon anywhere in the surrounding areas around the time of the incident.

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Police can be contacted by calling 105, or by making an online report at 105. police.govt.nz, using “Update Report” referencing file number 240630/4886.

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Nelson at your fingertips

Budding software engineer at 16

ANNE HARDIE

At seven, Fabien Brocklesby was fascinated by the world of code. By the time he was eight, he was making basic apps and now at 16, he has just left school to take the first step to establishing his own business as a software engineer. The former Waimea College Year 13 student from Māpua describes coding in simple terms as “making computers do stuff”. It tells the computer which actions to perform and how to complete tasks. He was using YouTube when he was seven to learn programming language – which provides the rules for building websites, apps, and other computer-based technologiesbeginning with one called C#. While he says it is not a practical language, it introduced him to more sophisticated coding languages such as JavaScript and Node.js, plus “a ton of libraries” so he could begin creating apps. In 2021, he created an app to prevent bullying, which won him a gold award at the Cawthron SciTech Expo. That was an app he had been thinking about since he was eight years old because he had experienced bullying himself for being different. The app was designed to enable students to report incidents anonymously to a chosen teacher. Though he never implemented the app, the school later approached him for ideas to put something in place.

This year, while on a software engineering internship through school with the timber products company Genia, Fabien developed a stocktaking app that scans stocks of timber. He made the app from scratch and says it will hopefully be in production soon.

“I’ve learned a fair bit from making a few apps.”

He now has a passion for “building beautiful and functional” websites and applications and describes himself as a full-stack developer who works on both the front end (what you see) and back end (what makes it work) of web applications.

Clients are already lining up,

mostly for websites, so two weeks ago he signed out of school with University Entrance Level 2 to get more real-world experience and build his portfolio.

“I feel it’s more valuable for me to pursue what I want to do. I have lots of ideas – mostly apps and hardware technology that connects to apps.”

At 16, he says coding is second nature and he just wants to explore it further. Down the track, he would like to get into Software as a Service (SaaS) which is a software distribution model where a cloud provider hosts applications and makes them available to end users over the internet.

ADULT COMMUNITY EDUCATION CLASSES

EVENING CLASSES

Monday

• Digital Photography

• NZ Sign Language – Level 1B & 2A

• Xero Basics

Tuesday

• Sewing With Confidence

• NZ Sign Language – Levels 1A

• Take A Chance Singers

• Drawing For All Levels

• Microsoft Excel Intermediate

Wednesday

• Ukulele (2 Levels)

Start dates vary from July – Aug 2024

• Malaysian Cooking

• Life Writing – Creative Non-fiction

• Woodwork DIY For All Levels

Thursday

• Speaking Spanish (2 Levels)

• Yoga Flow

• Sewing With Confidence

• Thai Cooking

• Te Reo Māori Beginners

• Painting For All Levels

• Tai Chi

• Belly Dance with Gretchen

Brightwater School’s 300-plant planting day

ELOISE MARTYN

Brightwater School’s annual tree planting event at Snowden’s Bush, organised in collaboration with Friends of Snowden’s Bush, saw the school mark its third consecutive participation with 300 plants being placed in the ground.

“We were fortunate to have parents come along and help us by digging holes. The ground was not as wet as it has been in the past, which made for slightly harder hole digging,” deputy principal Aimee Sinclair says. This year, many children could rattle off the top of their heads what pests the green plant protective guards protect the plants from - knowledge which they

had recalled from previous years plantings.

“This year, some of the children planted the border of the new path that Mitre10 Helping Hands and Department of Conservation trainee rangers have recently put in. Many children were delighted to see the plants they had planted in previous years, some now towering over them,” Aimee says.

Evie Binion-Cooper, 5, says she “liked putting the bark around the plants”.

“We used to go to planting at Snowden’s Bush with kindy and now we get to go with school. I love planting trees because you get to look after them and make them grow. I like visiting them because they get bigger.”

Learning over winter

Enjoy the benefits of interaction with other class members, group learning opportunities and focused classroom attention, all designed to support learning outcomes in courses offered through Waimea College Adult & Community Education. Returning to the programme after a short break is Tai Chi and Belly Dancing with Tutor Gretchen Howard. Both courses are a fun way to enhance your health and wellbeing while making new friends. If you have a NZ birth certificate or passport you will qualify for the partial Tai Chi subsidy and pay only $70 for this eight week, great value course. For those who have already attended the Microsoft Excel Beginners course or who have beginners’ knowledge only, you can extend

your skills in the Intermediate level course. This will start with a review of sound Excel principles, Excel terminology, tips, and tricks for using Excel more efficiently, basic principles of using formulas, formatting, and navigating in Excel. Moving to advanced formulas, using power of Excel for data lookup and data entry, summarising data for analysis, presentation charts and advanced formatting with Tutor Laura Richardson.

Many more options can be chosen from the diverse range, but popular courses do fill quickly so book now. To book online www.waimea. school.nz/community-education or for more information email ace@waimea.school.nz or phone Jo Johnston 544-6099 (870).

Fabien Brocklesby, 16, has just left school to do what he loves best –coding. Photo: Anne Hardie.

Evie Binion-Cooper, 5, enjoyed the planting event. Photo: Aimee Sinclair.

Dry July - see brew later

Cameron Roberts is saying hoo-roo to his home brew this month for a good cause.

The 44-year-old Richmond resident, who savours a cold one up to four times a week, will instead drink water from a keg for his maiden Dry July, a nationwide campaign that challenges people to go alcohol-free for a month to raise funds for Kiwis affected by cancer. Dry July pledges its support to the Prostate Cancer Foundation, Pinc & Steel, which supports cancer recovery, and Look Good Feel Better, which provides free, practical programmess to help people face cancer with confidence.

With two close mates succumbing to cancer in the space of five years at age 38, and both in-laws and a close neighbour having experienced the disease, the

“It’s not a life-altering challenge, whereas cancer probably is, so why can’t we all chip in and do something to raise some much-needed money for cancer research and cancer treatment?” he says. “For some people going through cancer, losing all their hair or losing body weight can go on to cause mental health issues. So, any money that can be raised for organisations that will help people with their appearance is just as important as cancer treatment medicine.

“I’d like to get to $500, I think I’ve got a big enough pool of people I know who should be able to generate that.”

Cameron says his Nelson friend Brendon Hills, who was an avid mountain biker, tramper and seasoned traveller, passed away from pancreatic cancer in 2022,

aged 38.

“Brendon was probably the worst out of all of them because he didn’t even know he had anything. He started getting bad stomach cramps and he went to the doctor several times, and the doctor associated it with a mountain bike crash that he’d had.

“He ended up going back to the UK to take his kids over there to see his ex-wife, and he got really ill over there.

“When he came back, he got admitted to hospital because his cramping was so severe, and I think it was in the hospital that they did a scan and they discovered that there was a growth, and he only had two months between diagnosis and passing.”

Cameron’s other Nelson friend Steve Brabant passed away from lymphoma just over six years ago after battling the disease for years. He was also 38.

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Cameron’s father-in-law is undergoing pancreatic cancer treatment, his close neighbour is undergoing breast cancer treatment and his mother-in-law’s breast cancer is in remission.

Cameron says he’ll resist the temptation to pour a glass of his beloved home brew when he gets home from work this month for the Dry July challenge and plans to up the ante with no carbonated beverages. He says there could be an upside alongside the raised funds.

“I’m not dependent on alcohol, but I think that I’ll be able to go through my challenge and maybe reduce my alcohol consumption.

“It would be ideal to possibly save alcohol for Thursday, Friday, and Saturday nights.”

To support Cameron’s Dry July fundraiser visit: www. dryjuly.co.nz/users/camer on-roberts

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fundraiser resonated with Cameron.

Losing friends to cancer has motivated Cameron Roberts to participate in his first Dry July challenge to raise funds for cancer affected Kiwis. Photo: Gordon Preece.

Youthful touch brightens parklet

ANNE HARDIE

People project.

Four emerging Garin College artists have added a creative touch to the new parklet on Upper Queen St. Behaviour change and engagement consultant, Nic Brydon, worked with the students last year at St Paul’s Catholic School as part of the Tasman District Council’s Streets for

She says the aim was to empower students to contribute towards the project and implement the working group’s vision for “creating safe, healthy and vibrant spaces for cycling and walking journeys in our community”.

“They certainly ticked the vibrant brief by creating unique and bright road art to reflect Richmond’s

physical environment, such as the hills, the sunset, and a skater boy – to reflect active travel.”

Once students Easton Dowell, Jessie Henderson, Riley Stuart, and Coco Bella Monopoli had created their individual artworks, graphic designer Amy Workman refined them and artist @thijsdekoning transferred them onto the pavement.

Young artists, from left, Easton Dowell, Jessie Henderson, Riley Stuart and Coco Bella Monopoli cut the ribbon to open the parklet where their artworks have been turned into street art. Photo: Supplied.

Sensible

ROBYN PARKES

By-laws, sensible or ridiculous, have been around since the settlement of Nelson and are laws that all people were to abide by.

Waimea County Council, in October 1904, laid out their No.1 By-law covering a wide range of subjects with a total of 105 points. Selected are the more antiquated, strange, and funny by-laws. Of the 105 points, a large section covered interpretation and the regulation of council meetings. This is what some of the points stated:

Point 50 - ‘No person shall drive or take over any bridge under the care and management of the council any horse, cattle, beast, or vehicle at any other than a walking pace’.

Point 51 – ‘No person shall drive or take over any bridge under the care and management of the

Local History

ridiculous, making sense of by-laws

council any engine, agricultural, or other machine at a speed exceeding two miles an hour’.

Point 66 – ‘No person shall blow off steam or water from any engine upon any road for any purpose’.

Point 71 – ‘No person being in charge of any engine shall drive such engine along any road at a speed exceeding five miles per hour, nor through any town or village in the county at a speed exceeding three miles an hour’.

Point 74 – ‘No person shall keep swine on a property owned or occupied by him within the county unless such can be kept at least 10 feet from any public place or road or 100 feet from any dwelling house’.

Point 89 – ‘The name of the owner and the number of the licence shall be painted on the off side of a licenced vehicle in some conspicuous place’.

Richmond Borough Council, set their own No.1 By-law in November 1917.

A resolution was passed to rescind any former by-laws and adopt the new ones at a special meeting.

The more interesting bylaws which attracted penalties included:

1. Regulating the carriage of offensive matter or depositing of the same on public streets against shavings, and straw being strewn about the street.

2. Leaving standing on the street

any vehicle, packing case goods, etc and placing any obstruction on a footpath or street.

3. Places any placard or writes, draws, or disfigures any building or footpath.

4. Permits drippings from any house to fall on the footpath or street.

5. Carrying butcher’s meat or bread without being covered with a clean covering.

6. Allowing animals to wander at large on streets and no person shall tether any animal on any street.

7. Emptying of any earth closet or carries any offensive matter along any street.

8. Execrates or drops any mucus.

9. No stock will be allowed to loiter on borough streets.

10. No person shall ride a bicycle without keeping one hand upon the handlebar.

11. Leaving any horse or animal on a public street without an attendant.

In May 1934 it was realised by the Nelson Harbour Board that a number of their bylaws were out of date.

Two interesting ones which affected those living in Richmond, the Waimea’s and wider communities, when visiting the beach and wharf were:

1. No person shall bathe or recline on the foreshore unless clothed from neck to knee.

2. No person shall sing a hymn to cause a crowd on any wharf.

Waimea County Council’s by-law No.1. Photo: Supplied.

Cameron and Lara Bradford with Cath Thomas

Fred Thomas with Heather and Graeme Davidson

Georgia Steele and Dan Manuge

Hayden Freeth and Ryan Gaudin

Steve and Teresa Cameron, Zach Woolley and Ash Cumming

Barbara and Brent Bright

Donna Rae and Wayne Williams

Grant Andrew and Megan Oliver

Kevin Goodwin, Dave Smith and Goz Gosling

Martin Turner and Murray Pash

Here we go again, youth theatre splash into holiday performance

It’s almost the school holidays, and that means it’s time for some Nelson Youth Theatre shows at the Theatre Royal.

The July holidays will see Finding Nemo Jr and Mamma Mia! bring a total of 135 youths to the stage for an impressive run of 18 shows.

Mamma Mia! is the first to kick off this Friday.

It’s being performed by 50 of the theatre company’s older actors, aged between 13 and 17.

“Mamma Mia! is everyone’s favourite sing-along. People are encouraged to get up and dance in the aisles and wear their glad rags,” director Richard Carruthers says.

“It’s a gorgeous story - even the rehearsals have moved me to tears several times,” he says. “There is a good reason it is still playing at West End after all these years - and our version is every bit as stunning.”

Described as “The Lion King of the undersea world”, Finding Nemo Jr is set to be a “bright, breezy and bouncy” show and will swim onto stage from next Tuesday.

“This one is pitched at a younger audience - colourful costumes, a simple storyline

Thanks a Minion

Kotua Place has a new resident, and he’s hoping to see some locals who are keen to pose for a photo with him.

Stuart the three-metre-tall Minion, has spent his previous life as a bright red boiler somewhere in Nelson Tasman. When Norwest discovered the boiler, the team thought it would make a great Minion, and with the upcoming release of Despicable Me 4 ahead of the school holidays, they decided to bring Stuart to life.

“We were just looking at it and thought, ‘that could be a Minion’,” says general manager, Grant Kerr. “We thought ‘let’s get this done in time for the movie release and holidays’.”

and it runs for one hour. It’s going to be a fabulous show,” Richard says.

“We’ve got around 15 dedicated parents making costumes… there will be glow-in-the-dark jellyfish, sea turtles with fancy turtle shells, three different types of sharks, and pufferfish.”

The cast of 85 ranges in age

from four to 14, and Richard says it’s a great first show for their aspiring young actors.

“It’s a great introduction to youth theatre, and we’ve got around 20 new kids on stage.

The feedback from parents is how much they love being involved.”

Richard says tickets for both shows are selling quickly, so

get in fast before they are all gone.

Mamma Mia! is on from 514 July with all shows at 6pm. Finding Nemo Jr is on from 9 - 14 July with shows at 2pm as well as some 11am weekend performances. Tickets are available from www.theatre royalnelson.co.nz

Norwest’s Andy Rankin and Jack McIntyre with Minion Stuart. Photo: Sara Hollyman.

Stuart’s creator Jack McIntyre says he enjoys the job, which sees them come across things they haven’t seen before. He spent four days plan-

Grant says they would love for any Minion-mad kids (or adults) to come along to their Kotua Place site and have their photo taken with Stuart.

ning Stuart’s design and then spent three to four days putting him together and finishing the artwork, right down to his watch and pipe.

“We had to repaint the eye because it was done with water-based paint and after a

rain shower it looked like he had been [having too many beverages],” Grant laughs. Stuart will stay in prime spot, welcoming visitors to Norwest and Grant says to keep an eye out for any new additions to the family.

SUPER TROUPERS: Richmond’s Casey Jenkinson as Donna, Georgie Horncastle as Tanya, and Esther Robson-Burrell as Rosie. Photo: Supplied.

SARA HOLLYMAN

No u-turn for ‘silly’ school bus stop

The buses reverse into Nile Rd in order to turn around, while dozens of cars and kids manoeuvre around a totally chaotic scene. There’re cars doing u-turns, kids running across the roads, cars parked on and off the road … all right beside a 100kmh highway with two intersections and a passing lane in close proximity. Kids walking from Māpua is ridiculous given the route the bus takes to get to Dominion. It’s an example of how ridiculous bureaucratic decision-making can be vs. practical, sensible, community-oriented solutions. Why are they defending this rather than taking simple steps to make things better and safer?!!!!!

Cathie

Flett Gould

The frustration is that whilst it might meet some ‘minimum’ guidelines, it isn’t the most sensible option by far. The MoE doesn’t justify why it can’t be moved only that they won’t be moved.

Kerry Tate

My understanding (from comms with MoE 6 years ago) is that there is already a bus stop in Mapua for Motueka High School. Mot school has more space for additional kids and growth so they would rather see our pupils go there. Waimea is close to full. They were very blunt when we talked, saying if we asked them to review the bus zones, they would review the school zones and this could result in Māpua kids being zoned only for Motueka.

Sally Hargraves

MoE will remain responsible for the death or harm to a student when an accident happens. When will common sense happen?

Lisa Hill

The 100km coastal highway is very dangerous to cross that was the only option for my teens to get to school to and now I’ve taken to having to get them other ways because it’s too dangerous

Bonnie-rose Rhiannon

Bands rock the regionals

Great performance with vocal harmonies and songs sung with passion.

Nick Chandler

Dogs kill little blue penguins

Dogs should be put down! Life for a life!

Ayrton Quint

Owners should have the dogs taken away and not able to have a pet anymore. If they can’t think responsibly, then it’s a no-no. And a far heavier fine. And community work in National Park to show them the efforts made

by lots of people just to be ruined by very few irresponsible ones.

De Rienzo Sandrine

Council spending

Comment from Nora Flight – I imagine she is a very nice person, but it would appear very unaware of what this is all about. However, John MacDonald obviously is more aware this rampant spending is being mirrored all around the country, in fact, in most countries of the world. All part of an agenda cloaked as a necessity to save the planet by N.G.Os the U.N.W.E.F, the intent to create 15-minute cities and towns, socalled ‘smart cities’ where everything you require is within 15 minutes of you by walking or riding a cycle. It is designed to discourage and frustrate the use of private motor vehicles through the reduction of parking and ‘calming’ the flow of traffic by speed humps and chicanes reducing speed to a crawl. As John points out, this is out-of-control spending on infrastructure none of us asked for while neglecting existing roading. All this is funded through Local Government Funding Authority. These huge debts are secured by local government on income from our rates and final security on our properties. Should our council go into insolvency, something they say would never happen, but it is happening in the U.K.. I will conclude we haven’t got it that bad yet. Hamilton City has a 25 per cent rates increase this year and 35 per cent over the next two years. It’s time to put the brakes on…. Local and national government.

Don Ammon

Note from the editor: Hamilton’s rates have been set at 16.5% for the coming year, and are expected to be 15.5% and 14.6% for the following two years.

FRIDAY 5 JULY 2024

The Red Nose Appeal is Cure Kids biggest fundraising campaign where incredible kiwis across Aotearoa come together to help fund big research for little lives.

NEW Display Home

Opens Sat 6th

July 8.30am

DISPLAY HOME GRAND OPENING

52 Ascot Street, Berryfields, Richmond

Opening Weekend - Saturday 6th and Sunday 7th July - 8.30am-4pm

From July 8th - 8.30am-12pm - 7 days

Jennian Homes Nelson Bay’s Newest Display Home – showcasing clever, compact and affordable living.

Jennian began in 2000 and opened its first Display Home in Richmond in 2002. This is Jennian Homes Nelson’s 17th Display Home with each one being designed to showcase unique living and trends.

The company is one of the largest Group Home Companies in the Top of the South and is Nelson’s Most Awarded Home Builder, specialising in custom design.

General Manager Mark Smale says, “While we do offer a range of standard plans our strength is custom design where our team design for particular sections and can accommodate a variety of needs. Everyone wants something different in a home so being able to offer custom design ensures we are meeting the client’s needs and that’s what Jennian is great at.”

Jennian also offers House and Land Packages and are extremely experienced in lifestyle blocks, having the ability to design houses that specifically suit a rural aspect.

Jennian Homes Nelson Bays

8 Champion Road

The Livibrook Complex, Richmond P 03 544 4390

E nelson@jennian.co.nz

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Prospective clients can now visit our two, uniquely different Display Homes and meet our experienced New Home Consultants.

Working with Jennian’s experienced team makes the building process as seamless as possible with a team of people on hand to guide clients through the procedure from first contact through to exciting handover day. All our Project Managers are extremely experienced, trade qualified builders.

Jennian uses only top quality tradesmen and many of their sub-contractors have been with the company from the start.

Mark is particularly proud of what the company has been able to give back to the community over the years, continuing to be large supporters of regional sport with numerous sponsorships, including being a major named sponsor for Nelson Net Ball and Waimea Rugby.

If you are considering investing in or building a residential home, multi-unit residential dwelling or a light commercial building then please give us a call or visit one of our Display Homes.

82 Berryfield Drive Richmond Open 1pm-4pm every day (except 6 and 7th July) or by appointment

Dear diary, here’s to the 7-day weekend

Love the choice.

Retirement can be blissfully laid back, or it can be wonderfully unretiring and active.

At Summerset, it’s your choice. From day to day, you have the freedom to pursue all your passions and hobbies, or just find a place to relax. All set within a secure, warm and friendly community.

Love the life you choose.

Relaxed retirement living right in the heart of Richmond

Summerset Richmond Ranges is a modern, established retirement village o ering a relaxing and low-maintenance lifestyle, resort-style facilities, and a renowned continuum of care (care is subject to availability and eligibility criteria).

There are a range of brand-new two-bedroom villas available with flexible pricing from $666,100.*

Pop along to one of our upcoming Open Days and enjoy some delicious hot soup and see for yourself why our residents love the Summerset life.

Open Days

Every Friday in July, 10am - 2pm

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Plus, for a limited time, we’ll help you every step of the way with $15,000 cash back and a complementary moving package. Simply sign a sales application for a selected home between 1 July 2024 and 30 September 2024, and then settle by 6 December 2024.#

Love the life you choose.

BUSINESS

NELSON WATERBLASTING: A LOCAL FAMILY BUSINESS FOR LOCAL FAMILY HOMES

As home-owning Nelsonians, we understand that your home is not only your biggest investment but the centrepiece of your family life. It deserves to be maintained properly, with freeflowing gutters, lichen and mould free roofs, safe and clean paths and driveways and nice clean walls. That’s where we come in!

Nelson Waterblasting has the knowhow, the equipment, the training and the certification to tackle any job to the highest standard. As a local family-owned and operated business we pride ourselves on our attention to detail, honesty, value-formoney and quality of work. We don’t advise you to get work done that isn’t needed, we don’t take shortcuts and we don’t leave your property until we are happy that the work has been finished to the highest standards.

We always quote individually for your home and that quote doesn’t include

hidden franchise fees. We don’t offer fixed ‘packages’ that sound great but end up being more expensive than the headlines. We don’t offer huge discounts on huge prices, just highly competitive individual quotes for what your property needs.

The people you see in the advert are the people who will come to your home. The vast majority of our new customers are recommendations from existing customers. It makes our day when we see people in the street, supermarket or café and they tell us they are delighted with how their home now looks. We can tackle everything from tiny homes to estates throughout the Nelson-Tasman region. We are happy to spend time talking to you about your individual needs and explain what we think is the best solution for you. If you have got this far, thanks for reading and let us know if we can help. Sean, Judith & Tony Davies

DONE ONCE DONE RIGHT WITH DAVEY BUILDERS

renovations. Specialising in renovations, extensions, re-cladding, fences, retaining walls, decks, garages and carports, pergolas, and small concrete work, clients can expect top-tier service and competitive pricing no matter the size.

Davey Builders bring a passion for excellence and a wealth of expertise to the building industry. Owner Graham Davey, with a background in joinery, followed his dreams of becoming a builder by establishing his own company in 2022. Wife Jo made the change from paramedic to joining the building industry and this diverse background gives Davey Builders a unique perspective on time management and the importance of completing projects promptly. The couple aim to make the building and reno process smoother for their clients. Their motto, “Done once, done right,” perfectly reflects their dedication to quality and customer satisfaction. Graham and Jo work as a tight-knit team, bringing extensive expertise to every project. They take great pride in their workmanship and their unwavering commitment to high standards ensures that every project, big or small, receives meticulous attention and care. What sets them apart is their willingness to tackle any job, from minor repairs to major

In addition to their building services, Graham and Jo also offer landscaping solutions providing clients with comprehensive property enhancement options under one roof. Both qualified builders, Davey Builders also extends their expertise to project management. Alternatively, they’re happy to collaborate with clients who prefer a more handson approach, ensuring flexibility and personalised service. Graham and Jo are trusted partners in turning clients’ visions into reality. Their multifaceted skill set, commitment to quality, and client-centric approach make them the go-to choice for all building needs. For free, no-obligation, honest, and reliable quotes, contact Davey Builders on 027 249 1966 if you want your project done right the first time.

INTRODUCING CENTRAL DEMOLITION TO THE REGION

Central Demolition is thrilled to expand into the Nelson region. With 20 years of industry leading experience, this kiwibased company is set to bring its expertise, across a range of services, to new clients.

Central Demolition specialises in handling residential, commercial, and industrial projects of varying complexity and scale.

“We are open to every type of work,”.

We are excited to be launching the business in the region and look forward to collaborating with others here.

The company has longstanding industry history, with emphasises on their strong values regarding health and safety, upskilling employees, supporting mental health, and protecting the environment.

“We want to be the go-to guys who offer a great service from day one.”

Our comprehensive service includes asbestos testing and removal, demolition work, concrete cutting, and remedial mould and soil work, along with general

contracting. With our knowledge we can estimate the likelihood of asbestos presence, but true certainty comes from testing.

Central Demolition ensures all contaminated materials are properly disposed of, adhering to strict health and safety protocols. Their meticulous approach and comprehensive services make them a vital addition to the region’s construction and demolition landscape. Contact the local team for a quote on your next project on 027 833 0730, 117 Pascoe Street, Nelson.

BUSINESS

HOME-BASED CHILDCARE - NURTURING AND EDUCATING THE FUTURE

The nurturing and provision of quality education and care is pivotal to the ethos of the team at a locally based childcare provider. Nurture@Home is a childcare service in the Nelson Tasman region that provides boutique early childhood care and education through a team of educators. Each Nurture@ Home Educator/Kaipoipoi work from their own home to create a positive, nurturing environment and a rich programme to support each child/tamaiti. Owner operator Janelle Gardiner strongly believes in the benefits children receive from one-on-one care. “Having a lower ratio educational setting is extremely important for a child’s development as research tells us that children learn best when in smaller group sizes. With Nurture@Home, we provide a more loving, calmer, and less stressful environment. I believe children really thrive in this setting. The children become an extension of our own whānau, and an educator can help to guide a child’s interests more closely, helping to raise a

more confident and happier child.” Instilled with a strong nurturing sense from a young age, Janelle Gardiner is a trained early childhood teacher, whose drive for quality and passion has helped her push through any challenges. “I have now been in the ECE sector for 30 years and in the home-based ECE sector for over 15 years. Keeping up with strict and ever-changing regulations in the sector is a continual challenge”, says Janelle. “But it’s our ongoing passion for making a difference in the lives of children that keeps us going. We believe Home is where the Heart is, and that the child is at the Heart of the matter.”

Licensed by the Ministry of Education the team are passionate about providing an active programme of activities full of rich learning experiences, which include weekly Playschools, NatureFocus sessions and regular outings within the local community, allowing lots of opportunities for children to explore, learn and socialise. For more information, visit www.nurtureathome.co.nz.

TRANSFORM YOUR OUTDOOR SPACE WITH DECKS4U DECKS4U,

a family-run business led by the experienced Mike Cornelissen, has been enhancing outdoor living spaces in the region for over a decade. Mike, a fully qualified builder, holds years of experience in building, bringing a wealth of knowledge and expertise to the market. The team consists of Mike, his daughter Sarah, main builder Dan, and young assistant Anton. Sarah brings an intrinsic understanding of the industry and handles measuring, quoting, and sales with expertise and precision. Focused on private housing projects, DECKS4U deliver bespoke decking solutions to homeowners across the region. Making the ‘perfect deck’ accessible to everyone DECKS4U are offering a special deal during the month of July; a 5.95m x 3.6m Kwila deck for just $9000, including GST. This is the ideal size for a dining table or lounge set, providing the perfect outdoor area for relaxation and entertaining. “As specialists in decking, we offer honest assessments and avoid the pitfalls of ‘bodge’ jobs by unqualified

workers,” says Sarah. “Our commitment to quality ensures that every project meets the highest standards. Working closely with clients is one of the most rewarding aspects of our business. We take pride in helping people achieve their vision for their outdoor spaces.” Quality control is paramount, and Sarah oversees every project to ensure it meets exacting standards. “One question we get asked frequently is why we use Kwila decking. We choose Kwila because it is a dense hardwood that withstands heavy foot traffic and extreme weather conditions. Its natural resistance to decay, rot, or warping ensures a deck that looks better for longer. Additionally, Kwila is sustainably sourced and meets the same certification standards as New Zealand Pine.” A wellexecuted deck transforms living spaces, creating functional and beautiful outdoor areas. Don’t miss out on transforming your outdoor space with a beautifully crafted deck. Take advantage of DECKS4U’s special offer and contact them today.

ELEVATING HOME MAINTENANCE WITH ECO-FRIENDLY SOLUTIONS

As the winter chill sets in, it’s the perfect time to prepare our homes for the colder months ahead. For homeowners in the region, addressing exterior cleaning needs becomes paramount. Enter Manta Wash Nelson, the premier house-washing service founded by Neil Smart. Specialising in roof treatments, gutter cleaning, and water blasting, Manta Wash Nelson ensures your home is in peak condition year-round.

“Our goal is to help homeowners maintain their properties effectively and sustainably,” says Neil. Manta Wash Nelson’s comprehensive range of services includes tackling stubborn moss and lichen buildup on roofs, meticulously clearing out gutters, and offering gentle yet thorough house soft washes. Unlike traditional methods, their approach is designed to be both safer and more efficient, reducing the risk of damage to your home’s exterior. One of the standout features of Manta Wash Nelson is their commitment to environmental sustainability. “Our surfactant is specially formulated for house

washing. It’s biodegradable and contains rust and organic growth inhibitors, ensuring a thorough clean without harming the environment,” Neil explains. The cleaning process is both simple and effective. The team starts by rinsing the entire house and its surroundings, then applies the ecofriendly cleaning solution. After allowing it to set for about 15 minutes, they complete the job with a high-volume, low-pressure rinse. This meticulous approach ensures exceptional results without compromising the environment. Beyond providing topnotch cleaning services, Manta Wash Nelson is deeply committed to community engagement, partnering with organisations like KidsCan and Trees That Count. For every house-washing package purchased, a portion goes towards supporting these causes, positively impacting local communities and the environment. If your home needs a little TLC, trust the experts who care about your home, community, and the environment. Manta Wash Nelson is ready to make your home shine.

School Holiday Fun at Richmond Library

These school holidays immerse yourself in Te Rangi (the sky) activities and events at Richmond Library. Explore our night sky and all things that take flight.

Get Crafty

Tuesday 9 July

10am -12pm

Tuesday 16 July

10am-12pm

Get creative at the library. Special art projects around the theme of Te Rangi (the sky). Drop-in sessions.

Lego® Fun

Wednesday 10 July 10am-11am or 2pm-3pm

Wednesday 17 July 10am-11am or 2pm-3pm

Create a cool Lego® build. Put it on our special mini-stage and take a photo of your creation. Drop-in Session.

Winter Chill Zone

Thursday 11 July 2pm-2pm

Thursday 18 July 2pm-4pm

It’s cold outside! Chill out in a calm family zone with: Mindful colouring, puzzles, quiet games, reading nook. Bring your own snacks. Drop-in session.

To find out what else is happening at the library visit www.tasmanlibraries.govt.nz

Remembering the 1929 Murchison earthquake

ELOISE MARTYN

Murchison District Museum and Information Service marked 94 years since the devastating 1929 Murchison earthquake on 17 June.

Museum stalwart Beth McDonald, reflecting on her 12-year tenure, described the earthquake as “the worst day in Murchison’s history”.

She emphasises its profound impact on the settlement, claiming 17 lives from a population of 300.

The earthquake, measuring 7.8 in magnitude, unleashed massive tremors primarily in the remote and mountainous terrain north of Murchison.

Its effects were felt all over New Zealand and the massive rumbling was heard as far away as New Plymouth.

The earthquake triggered landslides and caused significant damage across a vast area encompassing Greymouth, Cape Farewell, and Nelson.

Beth highlights the commemoration’s significance, which

began with church bells ringing at 10.17am to honour each casualty.

Attendees then gathered at the memorial gardens for morning tea, where discussions centred on the earthquake’s legacy and the importance of disaster preparedness.

“This year, oddly, the weather was very similar to the day of the quake in 1929, it was overcast, foggy, and cold,” Beth says.

The Murchison earthquake resonates through generations and remains a pivotal chapter in local history. Its commemoration each year not only honours the lives lost, but also prompts reflection on lessons learned and improves resilience as people consider future adverse events.

As Beth aptly puts it, “It’s part of Murchison’s history, and I don’t think it should be forgotten.”

Murchison locals Judy Peacock, Carolyn Gattsche, Rona Milligan, Chris Conroy, Barbara Hunter, Lyn Wilton and Vicky Thurlow attended the Murchison earthquake commemoration on the 17 June. Photo: Supplied.

A fresh taste of North Vietnamese cuisine in Richmond

Prestige JOINERY

The owners of Richmond's newest Kitchen and Bar, IDOO, Thien Dinh and Phuong Do.

Having recently opened its doors in the heart of Richmond, a culinary gem promises to bring an authentic taste of North Vietnamese cuisine to the community. IDOO Viet Kitchen and Bar, owned by Phuong Do and Thien Dinh, is set to become a local favorite where the essence of Vietnamese culture and cuisine is celebrated and shared.

of classic North Vietnamese cuisine. This vision is executed to perfection by Head Chef Hao Le, who has been cooking and serving Vietnamese food for 15 years. His dedication to creating authentic Vietnamese dishes from scratch is the cornerstone of IDOO's menu.

Located on Queen Street, near Sundial Square, IDOO Viet Kitchen and Bar aims to offer a unique dining experience that reflects the communal style of eating in Vietnam. The menu boasts a range of popular dishes, from the famous Pho noodle soup to Bánh Mỳ Vietnamese Rolls. Each dish is crafted with the freshest ingredients, many of which are sourced directly from Vietnam to en-

The couple are no strangers to the restaurant industry. Already owning several successful businesses in the region, including Green Bamboo and Lime, they bring a wealth of experience and business acumen to IDOO. Their vision for the restaurant is clear: to offer a modern interpretation of classic North Vietnamese cuisine. This vision is executed to perfection by Head Chef Hao Le, who has been cooking and serving Vietnamese food for 15 years. His dedication to creating authentic Vietnamese dishes from scratch is the cornerstone of IDOO's menu.

sure authenticity. The restaurant encourages shared dining, where dishes are placed at the center of the table for everyone to enjoy. This style of eating not only fosters a sense of community but also allows patrons to experience a wider variety of flavors and textures in one meal. The cuisine is characterised by subtle flavours that are traditional to North Vietnamese cooking. However, for those who prefer a bit more spice, a variety of condiments are available to customise each dish to individual tastes. Locally owned and operated, Phuong is proud of the restaurant's menu and the positive reception it has received from the local community

Locally owned and operated, Phuong is proud of the restaurant's menu and the positive reception it has received from the local community

The owners of Richmond's newest Kitchen and Bar, IDOO, Thien Dinh and Phuong Do.

IDOO Kitchen and Bar offers a unique dining experience in the heart of Richmond. From intimate booth seating, nested bar seats and tables for large groups, IDOO is the perfect destination for an after work catch-up with friends or an intimate dining experience with a loved one.

since IDOO opened in late May. Building on the success of their other businesses, the couple decided to expand their culinary footprint with the opening of IDOO Viet Kitchen and Bar. Their goal was to bring a more sophisticated and modern dining experience to Nelson while staying true to the authentic flavors of Vietnamese cuisine. The couple has lived in Nelson for 27 years and has always been passion-

ate about sharing their cultural heritage with the community. “We realised the community needed something like this,” says Phuong, “The name ‘IDOO’ comes from Thien. When people come in and taste the food, you think, ohh I do like that! It is also about what you can DO rather than what you can make. Having several businesses is a lot of hard work. You think hard and you work hard. But we love what we do and we have a very good team!” It is this that Phuong attributes to the success of their businesses. “We have six chefs working at our restaurants who have all been with us for a while. Most have around 15 to 20 years experience in the industry and one we have brought in to train up.”

One of the core values of IDOO Viet Kitchen and Bar is its commitment to the local community. Phuong and

Thien believe in giving back and supporting the community that has supported them for so many years. The restaurant’s welcoming atmosphere is designed to make everyone feel at home, whether they are long-time residents of the region or visitors looking for a new dining experience.

IDOO’s modern yet cosy interior, coupled with its friendly and attentive staff, ensures that every visit is memorable. From intimate booth seating, nested bar seats and tables for large groups, IDOO is the perfect destination for an after work catch-up with friends or an intimate dining experience with a loved one. As IDOO Viet Kitchen and Bar continues to grow, Phuong Do and Thien Dinh, remain dedicated to their mission of bringing authentic North Vietnamese cuisine to Nelson. They are excited to introduce new dishes and seasonal specials

that showcase the diverse flavors of Vietnam. With a focus on quality, authenticity, and community, IDOO is poised to become a staple in the region's dining scene. Catering for all dietary requirements, Phuong describes the menu as fresh, delicious and healthy. “Our dishes aren’t thick, oily or creamy. The flavours are subtle with a bit of spice to taste, but it is classic North Vietnamese cuisine. We encourage a shared style of dining to reflect the way food is enjoyed in Viet Nam and we also make all of our dishes to order so they are as fresh as possible.”

Murch netballers banging first season

GORDON PREECE

A three-hour round trip each Tuesday for 10 weeks was no match for the Murchison Firecrackers to lose its spark.

The Murchison Netball Club team of nine Murchison Area School girls, aged seven to nine, first lit up the Saxton courts at the start of Term 2 for a shot in the ANZ FutureFERNS Year 3 and 4 grade.

Coach Kim Todd says the girl’s confidence and skill set in the sport has boomed, and it was all made possible by the team’s participation in Nelson.

“From the first game they’ve played to now, they’ve just improved so much.

“I think by taking them from Murchison to Nelson every week it has been so valuable for their confidence and their skills and their friendship as a team.

“Every [Tuesday] morning their teacher tells me they’re just buzzing all day because they know they’ve got netball, taking the trip up to learn the skills and play the game, I think everyone’s so positive, happy, and excited with the whole thing,” she adds.

“Because [Murchison Netball Club] doesn’t have a competition, there’s no chance they would’ve improved their confidence.”

Kim says the squad, whose

Sporting Snippets

Cross Country

Local runners Oliver Cos-

earned third place in the junior mixed

name was galvanised by the pyrotechnics she witnessed at Easter’s Warbirds Over Wanaka International Air Show, will look to continue its spark next year if at least six or seven members take the plunge.

“We’ll continue doing for the next few years and offer it for as long as we can, just so it’s not so scary for when they go up to that next level of playing on a Saturday.

“Thanks to our nine sponsors, the parents and supporters. Without them supporting their children and picking them up at 6.30pm after we’ve gone up on a school night is great because it’s pretty different to their normal routine.”

at the NZ Secondary Schools Cross Country Championships in Christchurch. With Oliver, Ava and Sophie representing Waimea College, they teamed up with Bella Cain-Townley to finish fifth in the three-person team event. Photo: Supplied.

Basketball

A massive 40 points from Dan Grida wasn’t enough for the NBS Nelson Giants as they fell victim to the Southland Sharks, 83-98. Just two games remain on the team’s regular season calendar as they sit on the cusp of a playoff spot.

Murchison Firecrackers netball squad, back row from left, Holly Hunt, 8, Ava Hocking, 7, Bella Solly, 8, and Kennedy Horner, 7. Front row from left, Sienna Gill, 8, Amber Farrow, 7, and Indy Hatfield, 7. Photo: Gordon Preece.

tley, Ava Lausen, Sophie McKeever and Liam Dunbar

relay

Phuong Do and Thien Dinh with IDOO Kitchen and Bar Head Chef, Hao Le (middle).

Where to support your Waimea teams this week

• Division 1

Kahurangi vs Waimea OB Cooks Reserve 2.30pm

• Division 2

Tapawera vs Waimea OB

Tapawera Domain 1.15pm

• U6 Rippa

Waimea OB Red vs Stoke Eagles

Jubilee Park 10am

• U7 Rippa

Waimea OB Red vs Huia

Jubilee Park 11am

• U8

Riwaka vs Waimea OB Red Cooks Reserve 11.15am

• U9

Waimea OB Red vs Stoke Jubilee Park 10am

• U10

Waimea OB Red vs Murchison Jubilee Park 11am

• U11

Waimea OB Red vs Huia

Jubilee Park 10.30am

• U12

Takaka vs Waimea OB Red

Tākaka Recreation Park 11am

• U13

Murchison: Tapawera Valley Stags vs Waimea OB Red

Tapawera Domain 11.30am

• U17

Marist vs Waimea OB

Tāhunanui Playing Fields 11.30am

• U18 girls

Waimea OB vs Queen Charlotte College

Awarua Park Wednesday, 3 July, 5pm

• U15 girls

Motueka High School: Takaka vs Waimea

OB Buller

Jubilee Park Friday, 5 July 5pm

Playoff bound after big final round win

JACK MALCOLM

A blockbuster final round robin has seen Waimea Old Boys propel themselves into the Tasman Trophy playoffs.

Four tries for Jayde Palmer led them to a 50-39 victory over Marist in a winner-takes-all game last Friday afternoon, securing Waimea OB’s leap into fourth place just before the playoffs.

The victory also boosts the team’s confidence ahead of a tough semi-final match against the number-one seeds, Kahurangi, at Cooks Reserve this weekend.

In the women’s competition, a bonus point loss temporarily put Waimea OB into playoff contention. However, Kahurangi’s unexpected defeat to

Moutere set up a rematch for the two teams this weekend to decide who will play Marist in the final. Marist and Waimea OB knew the winner of their game would secure a playoff spot, while the loser’s season would end.

Youngest ‘Old Boys’

Name: Preston Sifa Age: 8

What’s your favourite thing about playing rugby?

Tackling and making intercepts

Who is the best sports player ever and why?

My dad. He is fast and strong

What do you want to be when you grow up? A rugby league player

What’s your favourite sport? Rugby

Both teams came in with a playoff mindset, and Marist opened stronger, with firstfive Luke Kilworth scoring the first points with a penalty after dominating the first 20 minutes.

A flurry of tries closed the first

half, with Waimea OB scoring three and Marist responding with two, levelling the score at 17-all at the break.

The second half saw both teams trading tries in a tit-fortat battle. However, a lucky break for Waimea, which saw no players sent to the sin bin for an off-the-ball tussle, shifted the momentum in their favour. Three more tries in the following 15 minutes put the game out of Marist’s reach despite their efforts to catch up.

Jayde Palmer was the star of the game, displaying remarkable footwork and resilience to score four tries.

“He was outstanding, he’s clicking into gear at the right time of the year and he’s starting to really back himself,” said coach Scott McKenzie.

If you could play for any sports team, what would it be?

The Bulldogs

Who is your role model or hero? Who is it and why?

Stephen Crichton. He is fast and a good person

What other hobbies do you have?

Basketball and NFL

What do you want to achieve in your team this year?

Getting faster

Jayde Palmer was electric as he raced away to four tries for Waimea OB in their 50-39 win over Marist to book a playoff spot. Photo: Evan Barnes/Shuttersport.

Waimea sports stars shine on world stage

JACK MALCOLM

Waimea College students continue to excel on the world stage across a wide variety of sports.

Hayden Jones is in Turkey for the FIBA U17 Basketball World Cup, while Eddie Swain competes throughout Europe in orienteering. These two athletes represent a growing cohort from Waimea College that is achieving global recognition.

Hayden, who made history earlier this year as the youngest player to be named in the Nelson Giants starting five, is one of New Zealand’s U18 men’s core members.

As the son of local basketball legend Phill Jones, he has started to carve out a name for himself as he continues to excel.

With 15 points from the team’s opening 114-94 win against tournament hosts Turkey, he was in the mix again as the New Zealand team won their second game against Argentina, scoring another 15 points with eight rebounds in the 89-81 win.

Hayden is joined in the team by fellow local basketballer James Matthews, who hails from Nelson College.

While in orienteering, Eddie has been a consistent member of the

New Zealand team and is unlucky not to be racing in the Junior World Orienteering Champs after being named in the squad again, subject to his continued fitness.

Having already made his way to Europe, he will attend the event as a reserve, with more events on his calendar after racing in the European Youth Orienteering Champs in Poland earlier in June.

A 35th in the long distance, a 58th in the sprint and an 18th in the relay saw him have a good event, finishing just six minutes off a top 10 in the long distance.

There is a wealth of local athletes in the mix for the region, with fellow local racers Riley Croxford and the Fa’avae siblings Tide and Zefa in the mix for the Junior World Champs. Eddie and Tide will again represent their country later this year after being named in the New Zealand Secondary School team for the Southern Cross Challenge in New South Wales at the end of September, while Zefa has aged out of eligibility.

It’s the pair’s fifth time in the squad, with local racers having five or more representatives in the team for the sixth year running, as Nika Rayward, Lani Murray and Micah Dunn were also named in the squad.

Eddie Swain has continued to excel in orienteering, attending the Junior World Orienteering Champs as a reserve for the New Zealand team. Photo (File): Jack Malcolm.

Garin College’s year nine netball team, the Tui, are set to make their intercity debut as they get set to travel to Christchurch for the South Island Secondary Schools Junior tournament.

Having come from six different intermediate schools around the region to start their high school journey at the start of this year, the team has already gelled together well.

Coach Sarah Rankin says they did “really well” in coming away from the first round of local action and leading

GARIN COLLEGE

Year 9 Tui Netball Team

their division.

That set them up for a promotion game to the grade above, which they won and moved them from the outdoor courts and into Saxton Stadium.

“Now they’re in Collegiate 4, which is pretty impressive for a year nine team,” says Sarah.

But, their upcoming tournament will be another step up in level as the Garin girls face off against some of the strongest schools from around the South Island.

While there are a lot of unknowns at the year nine level, Sarah says you

can still predict who will be the strong sides, particularly the traditional all-girls netball-focused schools from Christchurch.

“They’re definitely looking forward to the challenge of playing some of these strong schools as a challenge we wouldn’t get in Nelson,” says Sarah.

However, the team are looking for more than just results as the focus for the Garin netball programme extends beyond just this tournament.

“Score is one indicator, but there are other things we are working towards,” says Sarah.

“It’s definitely building up our senior

Heading to Christchurch Winter Tournament

programme. This year’s group is really enthusiastic about netball, so here’s some opportunities for them and we’ll see what we can do with these and grow it into the senior space.

“The real focus is on learning, going down there, being part of a team and seeing what that looks and feels like.”

As part of building that team culture, she says they don’t single individuals out or have a team captain.

“Every single person in our team has value, we don’t single anybody out.

“And that’s also part of our school values, which aligns really well.”

The team wanted to give thanks to everyone who has supported them so far, with every little bit counting, from team sponsors to the people who have bought a snack from a sausage sizzle.

JESSIE HENDERSON

LACEY MAX

FRANZELLE DIZA

SOPHIE RANKIN

OLIVIA ASTLE

JULIETTE MCGILLIVRAY

INDI JOHNSON-STEPHENS

LEAH CARMODY

CMP

Carl Monopoli Plastering

KLAUDIA STRANGE

MERI LITTLE

JAMIE ADLAM

Community Notices

MONDAY

JUNIOR BADMINTON, Mon, 6-7.30pm, Badminton Hall. For School-aged kids. Racquets avail. Ph: Joe 0277834720 / e: joe@peak.co.nz.

SOCIAL EVENING BADMINTON, Mon, 7.30pm, Badminton Hall. Racquets avail. Bring indoor court shoes. Ph: Joe 0277834720 / e: joe@peak.co.nz. $5/ night.

ELYSIUM WIDOW AND WIDOWERS GROUP meet Mon, 10am, Ginger, Richmond Mall, for coffee & friendship. New faces always welcome. Ph: Margaret 0272600748.

LIGHTHOUSE SPIRITUAL AWARENESS Mon, 7.30pm. Talks, readings, healing. Trafalgar St Hall. Ph/Txt: Carolyn 0272474644.

OSTEOACTIVE, Mon, 10am, Holy Trinity Hall, Richmond. Exercise class for participants with osteoarthritis. Seated and standing exercises. Exercise tips for osteoarthritis self-management. Ph: Nicola 0210788609. Koha $5-$8.

PHILOSOPHY GROUP Meet 2nd & 4th Mon of month, 10am. Zumo Coffee House. All welcome. TXT Zoe 0279741758.

TUESDAY

NELSON 50+ WALKING GROUP, Tues, 9 Jul, Lower Maitai Walkway. Meet at the Trafalgar Centre at 9.45am. BYO lunch. Ph: Denis 0272513223.

WELLBY TALKING CAFÉ: Tues, 9 Jul, 10-11.30am, Tapawera Community Centre. Wellby Talking Cafés are about social connection and finding out about groups, activities and services. www.wellby.org.nz, Ph: 03c5467681.

WELLBY TALKING CAFÉ: Tues, 9 Jul, 1.30 - 3pm,

Richmond Library. Wellby Talking Cafés are about social connection and finding out about groups, activities and services. www.wellby.org.nz Ph: 035467681

DEMENTIA FRIENDLY LIBRARY GROUP Tues, 10.30-11.30am, Richmond Library. If you are living with Dementia, this group is for you. Come along to this supportive, friendly group at your familiar local library. Free.

HIGH VOICES REQUIRED! Rehearsals, Tues, 7.15pm, Club Waimea. Tasmonics barbershop chorus has an urgent need of male or female singers for our highest voice part. Other vacancies too. Ph: Philippa 0275497713.

WINTER CARDS, EUCHRE, Tues, 1-1.30pm, Stoke Bowling Club, 18a Ranui Rd. Warm & friendly atmosphere, afternoon tea provided. All welcome. Enq Ph: Lesley 0210407768.

RICHMOND TENNIS CLUB SOCIAL TENNIS Tues, 9.30am, Richmond Tennis Club, Gladstone Rd. If raining, we play card games. Morning tea provided. Info Ph: 0274872480.

HOPE TENNIS CLUB SOCIAL TENNIS, Tues, 9.30am, Hope Tennis Courts, Hope Domain. All abilities welcome. Info Ph: 0211729257.

HOPE INDOOR BOWLING CLUB, Tues,7pm, Hope Hall. All ages welcome. Wear soft soled shoes. First 2 nights free. Ph: Bill 035449273.

WEDNESDAY

NELSON 50+ WALKING GROUP, Tues, 9 Jul, Lower Maitai Walkway. Meet at the Trafalgar Centre at 9.45am. BYO lunch. Ph: Denis 0272513223.

WELLBY TALKING CAFÉ: Tues, 9 Jul, 10-11.30am, Tapawera Community Centre. Wellby Talking Cafés

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WELLBY TALKING CAFÉ: Tues, 9 Jul, 1.30 - 3pm, Richmond Library. Wellby Talking Cafés are about social connection and finding out about groups, activities and services. www.wellby.org.nz Ph: 035467681

WINTER CARDS, EUCHRE, Tues, 1-1.30pm, Stoke Bowling Club, 18a Ranui Rd. Warm & friendly atmosphere, afternoon tea provided. All welcome. Enq Ph: Lesley 0210407768.

RICHMOND TENNIS CLUB SOCIAL TENNIS Tues, 9.30am, Richmond Tennis Club, Gladstone Rd. If raining, we play card games. Morning tea provided. Info Ph: 0274872480.

HOPE TENNIS CLUB SOCIAL TENNIS, Tues, 9.30am, Hope Tennis Courts, Hope Domain. All abilities welcome. Info Ph: 0211729257.

HOPE INDOOR BOWLING CLUB, Tues,7pm, Hope Hall. All ages welcome. Wear soft soled shoes. First 2 nights free. Ph: Bill 035449273.

THURSDAY

ENDOMETRIOSIS GROUP MEETING, Thurs, 4

Jul, 7pm, upstairs at Stables, Sundial Sq. Naturopathic Coach Helen Power speaking on women’s Hormone & Fertility.

JUDO, Juniors, Thurs, 5-6pm, Seniors/ Competitive, Tues/Thurs, 6pm, Peewees, Thurs, 4.30pm, 20A Gladstone Rd (upstairs Waimea Old Boys Rugby). Ph: Michelle 0275422254.

ENGLISH CONVERSATION GROUP, Thurs, 1112pm, Richmond Library. Would you like to improve your English with a qualified, experienced ESOL teacher? Join our friendly English conversation group. Free.

RICHMOND WELCOME GROUP, 1st & 3rd Thurs of month, 10am, Paragon Cafe Langdale Drive Richmond. Do you want to make new friends? Join a friendly group for coffee and a chat. Ph: Ansley/ Phillip 035410350 | 0272212943.

FRIDAY

ELYSIUM WIDOW AND WIDOWERS GROUP Fri, 12 Jul, midday, Lemon Grass. Meeting for lunch. Ph: Margaret 0272600748.

SONGBIRDS LADIES CHOIR, Fri morning Rehearsals in Richmond. New female singers welcome. If you enjoy singing and can hold a tune, please give me a call. Ph: Mary 035448232 or 0211334805.

SATURDAY

RICHMOND OLD TIME DANCE, Sat, 6 Jul, 7.3011pm, Richmond Town Hall, Cambridge St. Live Music, Raffles and Prizes. Entry $8 and a Supper plate, please. Ph: Richard 035444120.

RICHMOND TENNIS CLUB SOCIAL TENNIS, Sat,

1.30-3pm. Open to club players, visitors & members of other clubs. Free. Ph: 0274872480. FREE GUIDED MEDITATION, Sat, 3pm, under the white pergola of Washbourne Gardens. Relax, unwind, and enjoy inner peace & stillness. For info e: meditaterichmond@gmail.com. Free.

NELSON ELECTRONIC ORGAN & KEYBOARD CLUB, meet 1st Sat of month, 1.30pm, Stoke Baptist Church Hall. If you enjoy music as either a listener or player, please come along. Ph: Yvonne 0276070050.

SUNDAY

HIGGINS HERITAGE PARK, Sun, 7 Jul, Pigeon Valley Rd, Wakefield. Open day. Museum display sheds of vintage machinery, vehicles & equipment, jigger rides, model trains & kids books. A great place for an autumn picnic. Ph: 0276316786.

SUNDAY WORSHIP You are warmly invited to attend weekly worship. Sun, 10am, Nelson Tasman Methodist Parish Church, 94 Neale Ave Stoke. Morning tea follows the service. NELSON SPIRITUALIST CHURCH, weekly service, Sun 7-8pm, Cnr Tipahi and Motueka st. All welcome. Healing avail before and after service. LEARNING FROM THE TEACHINGS OF JESUS and trying to follow/live as Christians. Sun, 4.305.30pm and Tues, 7.30-8.30pm, Waimea Intermediate School Hall. All Welcome.

GENERAL GROUPS

NELSON WOODTURNING CLUB. Join us at our clubrooms for Turning, camaraderie & sharing of knowledge. Ph/Txt: Allan 021543345, for info.

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NELSON TASMAN

SEASONAL WORKERS

We’re hiring seasonal workers now...so if you’re keen to step up and succeed, ask yourself this question: ‘how will I own it with Alliance this season?’ Will it be learning new skills that’ll help you turn a job into a lasting career? Maybe it’ll be earning good money to help you get those needs (and wants!) sorted. Or perhaps it’ll be working with an awesome crew who make the day fun. However you’re keen to own it, or whatever you’re keen to own, a seasonal role with us is a great way to make it happen.

Right now we have great seasonal roles available at our Nelson plant for Butchers, Boners and Labourers. If you’ve got experience in any of these, awesome, but if not you can look forward to full training that’ll get you skilled up and on your way to ‘owning it’.

To join the team, it’s essential you’re able to pass a pre-employment drug test and medical assessment. So, if you’re ready to lay solid foundations – for work or life –join our seasonal team today.

AGM NOTICE

Nelson Harness Racing Owners, Trainers, Breeders Association.

11am Sunday 14 July 2024 at OTB Room Richmond

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We’re in Nelson every second week for a no obligation quote

Murray - Live Kitchens 027 229 8494

STORAGE WARS AUCTION

Boxman Place, off Quarantine Road (look for signs) 11am Saturday 6th July (viewing from 9am) Contents of Containers (just like Storage Wars) SPECIAL: Boxing Memorabilia (signed Tyson, Ali, Calzaghe etc) Photos / info www.jwauctions.co.nz John Walker Auctioneer 027 4432 525 Payment Cash-Eftpos-Visa-Mastercard

TYRIE

Rita

Passed away peacefully at 4.00am 0n Monday 24 June 2024 at Nelson Hospital, after a short illness.

Rita is survived by her husband Brian, sons Matt and Adam, daughters-n-law Amanda and Annabelle, along with Grandchildren Joel and Jack.

Brian would like to thank all her medical staff at both Nelson Hospital for the care they gave Rita, and also to the doctors at Wakefield Health Centre for their care of Rita over the recent years.

It was Rita’s wish to be privately cremated soon after she passed, and a memorial service will follow.

Messages can be sent to Rita’s family c/- 164 Tahunanui Drive, Nelson 7011.

DEATH

TROW

Murray Edward

Passed away at Christchurch Hospital, after a courageous battle, surrounded by loving family, June 22, 2024, age 57 years. Dearly loved husband of Trudy, devoted father to Mitchell, treasured son of Geoff and Val, loved son-in-law Bev (and Trev), big brother to Jen, brotherin-law to Carl and Mishael, adored uncle and friend. Messages addressed to 2/16 Vining Cres, Stoke, Nelson 7011.

Murray’s family and close friends are invited to a remembrance get-together being held at The Lake House at Olive Estate in Richmond at 2pm on July the 7th.

In lieu of flowers, donations can be made to Rānui House in Christchurch.

DEATH DEATH

CLARK Lynne Marie

14/06/1942 - 19/06/2024

Loved wife of the late Barry James Clark.

Loved mother and mother in-law of Debbie & Mark Ricketts, Michele & Steve Wallace, Aaron Clark

Loved nana of Gemma & Dallass, Ricky (dec), Jess & Damo, Ruby, Bryer, Jory And great Nana of Tori and Jorja

MILLEN

Nadine Ruth Cecilia

In her 101st year Peacefully while asleep 23rd June 2024 at Wakefield Homestead Retirement Home. Beloved wife of the late Wilfred Millen.

Loved sister of Wendy (dec), David and Kay Rest in Peace

A big thank you to Dr Stephen Neas and the staff who kindly cared for Lynne at Coastal View.

Your notice here FREE. Phone 544 9037

BIRTH

Your notice here FREE. Phone 544 9037

Much loved mum to Sheila (Richmond) Michael & Peter (UK) Mum-in-law to Bruce (Richmond), Joyce, Pammie and Gill (UK) and Marianne (Sydney) Nana to Linda (Melbourne), Chris (Wellington), Barry, Graham and Ian (UK)

Great Nana to Cameron, Bailey, Hadley, Amelia, Evie, Isabella and Natalia (UK) and Rosa (Melbourne).

Thanks to our wonderful friends at the Homestead for their love and care.

Stake out a cloud Dad and put the kettle on. She’s on her way.