Waimea Weekly - 26 July 2023

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Job losses as forestry hit hard

ANNE HARDIE

Some forestry contractors are “up against the wall” as the industry goes through a major downturn, forcing layoffs and sending skilled workers overseas. The downturn is the result of

Gymnasts flip and spin to the top

JACK MALCOLM

Local gymnasts have picked up 12 medals from the recent National Championships in Tauranga. With a smaller than usual contingent of 11 competitors from across the Tasman region travelling for the competition, women artistic gymnastics coach Karyn Brown says their expectations were exceeded. It was also a younger squad than previous years, with ages ranging from 11 to 17-years-old.

“This year we had two senior girls, last year it was five or six,” says Karyn. “It swings in roundabouts. You have kids going off to uni or quitting gymnastics when they leave school, you lose quite a few top athletes.”

China’s economic woes creating less demand for logs for its construction industry.

At the same time, costs have sky-rocketed in the past few years and with reduced revenue, forest owners are reducing their harvest operations.

PF Olsen Nelson branch manager Sam Nuske says many small-scale harvest contractors have stopped work completely and larger-scale contractors have slowed down, meaning many have been forced to reduce hours for employees or lay them off.

“Many contractors are up against the wall. The question is how much equity they have and whether workers can find alternative jobs.

“The worry is the loss of talent going to Australia, and when work cranks up again we will be

operating from a smaller pool of workers,” Sam says. He says that has led to some contractors creating initiatives to keep employees in work, such as turning scrap wood into

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exceeded expectations at the national championships to bring home a dozen

One to impress was Ashton Calveley in the level six all-around, finishing with bronze while also coming third in the rings, vault

and parallel bars. At 13 years old, the Waimea Intermediate student, who’s coached by Shane Collins, says he’s proud of how he bounced

back after facing some early adversity. “I felt a bit lost on the second day on bar, but I fixed it up on competition day. I was hoping to

get in the top five.” The third place finish exceeded his expectations, finishing with a score of 64.6 to be just 0.1 points off second place.

Local gymnasts Millie Brooker (15), Elise Morton (15), Ashton Calveley (13), Naleah Tamou-gebert (12), and Ashlee Reddecliffe (16)

medals. Absent: Logan Mosey-Reid. Photo: Jack Malcolm.

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Sam says lending institutions are working with contractors to help them through the downturn and a look on TradeMe shows the financial hit on businesses.

“TradeMe sales for logging machinery is massive, but there are no buyers.”

However, he says people working in forestry tend to be resilient and passionate about their industry which will help many of them through the downturn.

Kim Bryant from Bryant Logging says the family business has been through ups and downs over the years, but this downturn coincides with huge increases in costs. In the past couple of years, wages,

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fuel and finance have eroded margins and the cost of new machinery has increased by 20 per cent. He says it is “pretty bad” out there, with some crews not working at all or working less hours. Even mills have cut back production and the downturn is affecting those businesses servicing the forestry industry.

“They’re struggling as well and have let people go. Some people have gone to Australia, some are working in the mines or have gone to vineyards in Marlborough.

“In a nutshell, it’s all up in the air; God knows what is going on or when it’s going to come right. Noone really knows.”

The downturn is affecting every part of the forestry chain, including local sawmills and transport

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“I still try and play golf, but I spend most of my time in my La-Z-Boy.”

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Stuart Drummond Transport managing director Brodie Drummond says business is down 30 to 40 per cent and drivers are only working four days a week.

“It’s impacting our business and impacting our staff, which is tough on everybody,” he says. “With the cost of living, you need to work more, not less. It’s definitely challenging times.”

The business ordered new trucks during the delays caused by Covid-19 and he says they are arriving now at a time the business and industry are going through financial hardship.

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munication manager Don Carson says the Nelson-Marlborough area is highly reliant on forestry for its local economy – second only behind Gisborne. About 10 per cent, or 170,000ha, of the country’s forest estate is grown in the Nelson-Marlborough area and he says the downturn in the industry will therefore have a big effect across the Top of the South.

“We have every sympathy and support where we can for the workforce,” Don says.

“Without that workforce, we wouldn’t have an industry, so acknowledge the difficulties many of them are having at the moment.”

Don says the downturn is part of ongoing fluctuations experienced by the industry due to market demand.

Other complicating issues for the industry are the Emissions Trading Scheme (ETS) review and the uncertainty of if and how forestry can be used for carbon credits.

“Not only do we not know what the price of carbon credits will be in another year, we have no idea whether there will even be carbon credits in another year.”

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Two’s better than one –Brightwater and Wakefield to each get a community hub

MAX FRETHEY Local Democracy Reporter

Brightwater and Wakefield are each likely to get a community hub after a single facility to serve both towns was not found to be optimal.

With Wakefield and Brightwater both expected to gain 1000 people by 2051, and the growing focus on having walkable and cyclable communities, a recently completed assessment says there is a need for “future-proofed local provision” of community facilities in the two towns.

The assessment, which was presented to a full Tasman District Council meeting on Thursday, suggested that the “under-utilised” Brightwater Public Hall should be modernised, while a new community hub should be built on the Wakefield Recreation Reserve, to replace the ageing and earthquake-prone Wakefield Village Hall.

Having just one hub for the two towns, collectively referred to as Waimea South, was determined as being against best practice and not making good use of existing buildings. The hubs are slated to be contemporary and multi-purpose and catering to a wide range of activities and events.

Moutere-Waimea Ward councillor Christeen Mackenzie, a long-time advocate of the project, says the two communities have made their needs clear and have mobilised in support of the project.

“This is about community well-being, community resilience, providing opportunities for people within our communities, emissions reduction, and keeping our youth in our communities.”

Councillor Chris Hill adds that community facilities were “essential” for small settlements.

“It’s where people get together, it’s part of the glue that helps communities feel like they’re

something.”

However, concerns were raised about the cost, with $8.6 million currently allocated in Tasman District Council’s 2021-2031 long-term plan for the project.

“What we’re creating is an escalating expectation of delivery in a time when this council is supposed to be reducing costs,” councillor Mark Greening says.

The council will now put together a feasibility study for the two hubs, which will include further community consultation and assist to inform initial concept designs.

The feasibility study will be overseen by an advisory group comprising of Christeen and fellow Moutere-Waimea Ward councillor Dan Shallcrass, deputy mayor Stuart Bryant, and two community representatives each from Brightwater and Wakefield.

The advisory group will also work towards developing a community-led governance structure for the two hubs to be run as a joint Waimea South initiative, to ensure flexibility and increase local activation. Though costs and dates could change as council begins the process for its 2024-2034 longterm plan, the current council plan aims for the project to be completed in the 2028/29 fi-

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A new Wakefield hub is proposed to be built on the recently enlarged Wakefield Recreation Reserve. Photo: Max Frethey.

A brand-new digital clock was installed on the Nelson Bays Primary Health building at 281 Queen Street on Monday this week. The clock was taken off the building a year ago after it developed a fault. A completely new unit is taking its place and will get digital updates from MetService to record the temperature rather than via the roof thermometer as in previous years.

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Parish leads way for comfortable retirement

GORDON PREECE

Easing the burden of rising rental prices for elderly was the desire for the Nelson Tasman Methodist Parish to put proceeds from the sale of its former site to good use.

The Tasman District Council bought the Richmond Methodist complex at the corner of Queen St and Wensley Rd last year, for $3 million.

Treasurer Don Horne says the Parish, which is now centred in Stoke, believed the rental market would be a valuable area to use the proceeds.

“We wanted to do something for the community and help the rental market… we felt that older people in the community were having trouble with properties and having to pay the full rates,” he says.

The parish purchased three homes in Richmond and one in Stoke.

“So we thought we would purchase them to keep the rent down to a reasonable level.”

Don says the four properties were purchased between September and December last year with some requiring refurbishment to meet healthy home standards.

“We kept them to two bed-

rooms, we didn’t want families, we wanted it for older couples or older persons, that was the main reason, and they’re all stand alone,” he says. “[The tenants] were referred to us by our letting agent and our instructions were they had to be of a certain age and [the letting agent] always came up with

Better pay, aligned conditions for Top of South council staff

MAX FRETHEY Local Democracy Reporter

More than 330 council staff across the Top of the South have successfully negotiated for more uniformity across their terms and conditions, and for better pay.

The improvements are the result of the Public Service Association (PSA) union ratifying its second Multi-Employer Collective Agreement (MECA) which covers its members working for the Tasman and Marlborough District, and Nelson City, Councils.

The newly-ratified agreement builds upon the one enacted last year that achieved increased pay.

Union members will see more aligned terms and conditions between the three councils and an increase on all rates ranging from 4.5 to 7.5 per cent for the first year of the two-year agreement.

The PSA and councils will then meet next year for a remuneration review for the second year of the MECA.

suitable people.

“[The new tenants] are enjoying it, we’ve had no adverse effect or comments.”

The Parish now own six rental houses including the previous ministers’ homes owned by St John’s Methodist Church in Nelson and five flats adjacent to the Stoke Methodist Church.

If no agreement is reached, the current agreement will expire at the end of May 2024.

Helen McCubbin, a union delegate and information services librarian in Tasman, says it’s “fantastic” the agreement has gone through but adds “there’s still a long way to go”.

She gives the example of penal rates being offered for weekend work in Marlborough’s libraries – an extra rate that’s not offered in Tasman and Nelson – as something she hopes is addressed in future MECAs.

Parish property manager Keith Drogemuller, left, and treasurer Don Horne outside one of the Richmond properties that was purchased by the Parish. Photo: Gordon Preece.

Supermarket exit ‘dangerous’ for cyclists

MAX FRETHEY Local Democracy Reporter

The Countdown Richmond exit onto Salisbury Rd has been labelled “dangerous” by a local cyclist. Andrew McMahon cycles between Enner Glynn and Richmond each day and says the exit from the supermarket’s carpark is the worst section of his commute. He experiences near misses almost once a week.

“The problem is that car drivers look right for a gap in the traffic but forget to look left for bikes and pedestrians,” Andrew says. “I’m a seasoned cyclist and motorcyclist, so I’m aware that it’s dangerous, but a school kid might not be and someone’s going to get bailed.”

The section of footpath that wraps around the Countdown carpark along Champion and Salisbury Roads is a two-way shared path for both pedestrians and cyclists. Andrew would be happy with some speed bumps and signage being installed to alert drivers and slow them down.

“They’ll have to actually be cautious rather than just driving up,” he says. “I don’t want it to come down to someone getting hurt to get something done.”

He adds that he raised his concerns with Tasman District Council in November.

Mike van Enter, a senior transportation engineer at the council, says the Countdown’s carpark layout was incorporated with council’s roundabout design and that an independent Road Safety

Audit was completed. “This process did result in high volume driveway markings being added across the driveway.”

There is also a warning painted on the shared path advising path users to slow before the exit. But he also acknowledged that, “notwithstanding” the safety au-

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dit, accessways and intersections are areas of risk for cyclists and that travelling on the path against the flow of traffic increases the risk by 2.5 times. If additional risk mitigation for the driveway was desired, the next step would be to install speed bumps – Andrew’s preferred solution – to

slow down the vehicles.

“We would need to work with the landowner to implement any changes,” Mike says.

He adds that cyclists are required to travel at safe speeds, generally no faster than 15kmh, on shared paths. “A driver is required to give way, but it would be prudent for a cyclist to travel at a safe speed and with care on shared paths and particularly across accessways.”

Council is also planning to install a separated cycleway on the opposite side of the road from the Countdown as part of its Streets for People project which it says “may” reduce the number of cyclists travelling north on the shared path.

However, Andrew points out that the shared path is connected to the Salisbury Rd underpass so people who emerge there and are planning to travel north to Garin College or on to Saxton Field and Nelson will still have to cross the supermarket’s exit.

“They’re making this stretch of road safer but it’s only as strong as its weakest link.”

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Andrew McMahon says the exit can pose a risk with drivers not looking left for oncoming cyclists on the shared path. Photo: Max Frethey.

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GP pulses to WoW stage

GORDON PREECE

A Wakefield general practitioner who’s no stranger to stitching things together is one of six local finalists in this year’s World of WearableArt (WOW) competition.

When Minister of Finance Grant Robertson visited Nelson a couple of weeks ago, he spoke about the Infrastructure deficit New Zealand has faced for a number of decades. The Labour Government is taking steps to address this, by lifting our investment in essential infrastructure, including our hospitals and schools.

In Nelson we have some excellent local examples of where our Government’s investment is making a real difference We’ve contributed $7 5million to the Saxton Creek Upgrade, which will ensure local businesses don’t face devastating financial losses when heavy rainfall hits this area The Upgrade is on track to be finished later this year

A few weeks ago Port Nelson started their redevelopment of the Nelson Slipway, which is being supported with Government funding This project will create jobs and support the growth of our flagship Oceans and Fisheries sector while also protecting the environment

The Government is also investing in and building our new Nelson hospital I’m proud to have secured the first piece of funding for this critical project in Budget 2022, after years of uncertainty Labour is committed to investing in Nelson’s much needed infrastructure

Ben Ng-Wai Shing first entered the annual event, which unites art, dance, aerial performances, music, stage design and effects, in 2018 with his Bizarre Bra entry, Step Right Up, which comprised of illuminated twin circus tent peaks. He says he had maintained his art passion for making jewellery, carving spoons and sketching ideas for the WOW competition, and decided to again “throw his hat in the ring” now that his medical studies have taken a back seat.

“Art has always been a big part of my life, and from a WOW point of view, my mum and I used to watch it when they televised it,” he says. “I always remember running up to the screen to try to figure out how they

made certain things and what materials they’d used,” he says. “I have a gratitude diary and at the back is full of sketches… and if something inspires me then I’ll write it down, and I had a few different concepts for WOW projects.

“Because I’ve been training as a GP and the initial stage was working and studying, I didn’t really have much extra time but now that things

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have started to calm down a bit, I’ve been able to spend a bit more time on my hobbies and thought I would throw my hat in the ring again.”

While the name, appearance, and category of Ben’s 2023 creation can’t be revealed until after final judging in September, the second-time entrant says the inspiration for it was to celebrate diversity.

“The strength of communities and the strength of humans is that we are all individuals who have our own strengths and weaknesses, and when we come together that’s when the magic happens,” he says.

“The parts that I really want-

Wakefield CC turns 50

Wakefield Community Council celebrated its 50th anniversary last week with a special AGM at Willow Bank Heritage Village. Tasman Mayor Tim King presented long-serving member Stuart Watts with an appreciation award for his 50 years of service on the council and to Wakefield. Stuart and his wife Heather have been involved with the community council ever since it was established in 1973.

ed to shine were the playfulness and the texture of the garment, and I wanted to use materials that anyone would have access to.

“The materials I used can be found in most households or recycling bins.”

Ben says he was “stoked” to be name a finalist and hoped his creation would “bring a smile to people’s faces” when it hits the WOW catwalk in September and October.

Nelson residents Gill Saunders, Betty Ross and Keith Marshall, Motueka resident Peter Wakeman and Collingwood resident Christine Wingels were also named one of the 120 finalists in this year’s competition.

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Urgent Wakefield asbestos cement pipes to be replaced at $500k cost

Tasman District Council has brought forward $500,000 of work to replace the ageing asbestos cement pipes along Wakefield’s Edward Street. Work along the section between Pitfure Rd and Pearless Pl has already begun, while the section from Pearless down to St Johns Church and Cemetery and

Tasman District Council are planning safety improvements on William St and its side streets in spring of 2023 as part of the Transport Choices programme which is funded by the government through Waka Kotahi – NZ Transport Agency. They are holding a pop-in information session this Friday, 28 July, outside Henley School. The project team will be on hand to answer any questions on Friday, from 8am until 9.30am in the Henley School carpark. If you can’t make it you can email the team at projects@tasman.govt. nz or find out more about the work at https://bit.ly/3yTL9hB.

Ben Ng-Wai Shing was “stoked” to make the World of WearableArt finals for the second time. Photo: Loren Pasquier

New toilet facilities were lowered into place by crane on Wakefield’s Whitby Green last Friday. Communications officer for Tasman District Council, Darryn Palmer, says the existing one-pan toilet was very old and needed to be retired. “We had a lot of problems with the electric doors and people getting locked in them. Keeping them clean was becoming an issue with the old tiles, too.” With the Great Taste Trail running along its path, it was a popular spot to stop and use the facilities with queues often backing up outside. So, the decision was made to put in two toilets and retire the old one. “The cost was $208,000 including construction of the units, site preparations and new plumbing installation,” Darryn says.

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YES for the win

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Waimea College is leading the way in this year’s Youth Enterprise Scheme (YES) with business team Fruitbay Sorbet coming first in the latest challenge.

z Use curtains and blinds to trap the heat inside your rooms. Open them during the day to let the sun in and close them before it gets dark to avoid heat loss.

z Switch to LED bulbs. They use less electricity and last longer than incandescent or halogen bulbs.

z Wash your clothes in cold water, and wash full loads rather than several smaller loads.

z Dry your clothes outside when possible, but if you need to use a dryer, make sure it is vented to the outside so the moisture doesn’t make the house damp and harder to heat.

z Choose energy-efficient appliances. Look for the Energy Rating Label and the Energy Star mark when buying new products.

z Insulate your ceiling and underfloor to reduce heat loss and lower your heating bills.

z Switch off your TV, computer, speakers and game consoles at the wall when you’re not using them.

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The Lion Foundation Young Enterprise Scheme aims to inspire young people to discover their potential in business and in life. It is an experiential programme where students set up and run a real business. Each YES company creates their own product or service to market.

Chief executive for the team, Lianna Godwin, says they always had the vision of creating something sustainable and environmentally conscious.

“Our product is a healthy sorbet made with unused apples from Heartland Fruit apple orchards in Richmond, and we are currently looking for a partner to help us make branded, sustainable packag-

ing.”

The unique selling point of their Aporo+ sorbet is that it contains a health powder called Arepa which has been scientifically proven to boost cognitive function, so much so it brands itself as ‘the brain drink’.

Finance and sales director for Fruitbay, Sebastian Davey, says the sorbet can be enjoyed by everyone as it’s low in sugar and contains no dairy.

“In the Nelson Tasman region there is a real lack of low sugar treats or desserts, so we saw an opportunity to create something to meet that need.

“The bonus is that it tastes nice and is good for you, plus the pink colour inspired our logo branding,” Lianna says.

Throughout the year-long programme students complete four challenges: validation, the mid-year pitch, promotion and sales, and then submit their annual review.

The team have already passed

two of the challenges in the YES competition, winning themselves $200 overall.

“We are now using the kitchen at The Food Factory in Stoke, which has been a game-changer. We bought the sorbet machine ourselves as we started out using a hand mixer and frozen apples and it got kind of chaotic. But we’ve already come a long way and can’t wait to sell at Nelson Market on 19 August as part of the promotion of our brand.”

Heartland Fruit have agreed to give the team up to 8,000 tonnes of apples a year to help them to continue to grow.

“It’s so great they are backing us as we are sure there is a place for our sorbet in local stores such as Raeward Fresh or Connings. Our goal is to have a pop-up shop there at some point.”

The next challenge is sales and promotion, with the teams angling for a place at the regional finals on 19 October.

Waimea College business students Isla Anderson, Sebastian Davey, Lianna Godwin and Lexie Griffith are behind Fruitbay Sorbet. Photo: Jo Kent.

Local History

How Richmond’s Alexandra Home rose from the ashes

ROBYN PARKES

One evening in late June 1916 the Old Peoples Home, situated in Nelson, burnt down after a fire started in the men’s sitting room. Due to an inadequate water supply the fire brigade was helpless and the building was lost. Immediate thoughts went to where to house the residents, or inmates as they were then called. The Education Board offered a temporary solution for the use of two buildings that had been used as a ‘Home for Defectives’, in Salisbury Rd, Richmond. The understanding was that these buildings were available for a period of six months, however reality was that it was only offered for six weeks so another solution had to be found.

A proposal was called for by the Hospital Board to build a new home on the site of the destroyed one in Nelson, but this would take

time, so the residents were moved into a temporary home in Upper Queen St in September 1916. Talks for the new home rebuild in Nelson stalled after disagreements over costings, and the Board declined to give approval for any new plans. A resolution was made and accepted to secure a further lease for twelve months for the current home at Richmond. During this time, Mr W Heslop offered to sell the property which comprised of between four and five acres and the tenroomed home. This was accepted and the home became the property of the Hospital and Charitable Aid Board for the price of £874. In April 1923 the office members of the Board decided to retain the present home as there had been additional accommodation for a further 10 inmates built and new quarters for the matron and master.

From time-to-time members of

the Hospital Board would inspect the home. In mid-July 1925 the chairman paid a visit and found it extremely cheerless with no comfort for the elderly. One councillor stated that it was depressing, and he was ashamed to take a visitor there, comparing the home to a barrack. Renovations were called for which took two years to

complete, providing a comfortable and congenial home for the elderly.

Arthur and Mary Hunter were appointed as the Master and Matron in July 1926 and were the longest serving in these positions. They were a dedicated couple who put their heart and soul into making sure the residents

were well cared for and comfortable. Arthur undertook most of the upkeep of the home, being a very capable handyman, but also maintained gardens, beehives and poultry. Mary undertook bottling, pickling and jam-making to ensure the home was well supplied with seasonal produce. Arthur remained in the position of Master until 1945, having completed 19 years of work.

Although Alexandra Home was for the elderly there was a time in 1941 when magistrates were committing people there who had been convicted of offences such as drunkenness. This resulted in considerable trouble, as rules were broken, conditions of committal were disregarded, and inappropriate behaviour occurred.

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Commercial chaplain retires after nearly three decades

You’re the biz, Jim! He officiates pretty good marriages too.

Halcione Hoare

Congratulations, Jim. Lovely to have got to know you and enjoyed the chats when you made your regular visits to Nelson Pine Industries. Best chaplain we ever had in my mind, a pleasure to have met you Jim, enjoy your retirement

Philip Steans

Well done, Jim.

Peggy Anne Bishop

85 years old? Still looks the same as he did 15 years ago!! Thanks Jim, for being there for me and my team all those years ago. Enjoy retirement.

Kath Inwood

A really neat guy and very much part of the team at FENZ. He will be missed a lot .

Craig Davies

Top bloke, enjoy your retirement, Jim.

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Cars driving in Spooners Tunnel

Would be more simple to put in bars like they have on walk ways. Just a thought.

Lisa Arrandale

Dreadful behaviour.

Kaye Hill

Disgusting behaviour by them. Lock it and how do the people who cycle get in. Spoil it for oth-

ers, always some bad apples. So sad. Spent so much money on the cycle tracks.

Gail Hassell

Death costs a ‘postcode’ lottery

Everything costs more in Nelson than in Richmond.

Ari MacKay-Hererahi

They gotta get every last drop of money out of you, don’t they? I’m going to be cremated. No doubt that will increase too. Next thing will be people/families having bonfires.

Susan Eden

Well if you are dead do you really care???

Lorna Hobson

It costs heaps to live and heaps to die. Can’t win either way.

Lou Nicholls

Inflation came down. Does that mean council will reduce dump fees to rubbish collection providers so they can lower there prices. It’s like all the time ‘sorry, we have to increase our prices because of council’. Yet we never see council reduce once things start to get better. Why is that?

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New homeless seek help every week

Thank you, Louis and the Male Room for all the support and kindness you provide to people. Yes, Nelson needs one-bedroom apartments to house single people.

Michelle Ashby

Preparation urged after St Arnaud ordeal

I’m so pleased you made the right decision to stay put and not try and find your way with not enough light. The outcome could have been so much worse! The relief would have been overwhelming for your loved ones seeing you make it back on your own and physically ok. Mentally, you must of been traumatized. I’m so pleased you’re ok, Jacquie.

Lisa Nicol

Good thinking by J when she knew she wouldn’t make it back safely.

Tracy Jane Neal

Tasman council survey 500 properties for flood risk

A large number of people knew before building about flood risks in these areas, that’s why it was farm land.

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Tapawera teacher retires

from classroom

Was my form teacher at Waimea, very good teacher.

Jo van Berkel

All the best in your new adven-

Rowland.

Haley Nieman

I remember him he was fantastic. Angela Deans

And he managed to teach three generations in that time- He was my form teacher at Waimea College, then at Tapawera taught my children and grandson.

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Cornetist pitch perfect

Great stuff, Kay.

Richard James Sweet

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Specialists in their field, FFP Nelson Marlborough Fire have long provided the design, installation and maintenance of fire protection systems across the entire Top of the South. FFP understand it is a challenging and ever-evolving industry, and to ensure their team continues to provide efficient and up-to-date services the business has introduced regular ‘Professional Development Days’ alongside their Health and Safety checks. Health and Safety days happen every quarter at FFP. The company stops for a full day to complete a series of checks which include electrical tool tagging, first aid kits stocktake, ladder and vehicle checks, but more recently to also promote specially-designed professional development and mental health training exercises with the team. It is a full day dedicated to them and the team's environment. Continuing to be a trusted, repu-

table, leading company for fire protection services, the directors attribute their success to the strength of their team, which is why it is important to them to make sure everyone is doing okay both professionally and personally. The company’s last development day saw FFP host Manoli Aerakis, the founder of Malloch McClean Tasman, talk ‘Above

and Below the Line’ regarding individual professional behaviour and positive attitude towards everyday challenges.

Joy Sheehan from FFPN also organised a team group exercise called ‘Riders and Elephants’ working on individual and team values, their feelings on workplace and its reflection on the company culture. In another ex-

ercise to further boost team spirit, members were split into small groups and raced to put together children’s bikes which were later donated to a local organisation to distribute to families that need community support. The opportunity to support the Helping Nelson Families Organisation proved to be an extremely popular exercise for staff.

“We received a lot of really positive feedback from this one,” says Kirsten, FFP Director, “The team had a lot of fun and really loved doing it. The spokesperson for Helping Families Nelson gave a speech and we received letters from the kids who were gifted a bike, along with a few photos. It was a great opportunity for people to relax a little, help their community and open up.” Keen to implement similar initiatives in the future, Kirsten says the team are already brainstorming other ideas for their upcoming Development Days and the leadup to Christmas. The exercises are not only a great way for the company to build on an already strong team, but also align with their community values of serving the region and its residents. The Top of the South region is their home, they say, and holds a special place in their hearts - caring for the community and its people remains a top priority.

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The FFP Nelson Marlborough Fire team recently enjoyed a new community initiative as part of their Professional Development Day.

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The Mapua Boat Ramp Project

The Mapua Boat Ramp Project

At the June meeting of the Club Waimea Fishing Section, we were privileged to have Trevor Marshall, the coordinator of the Mapua Boat Ramp Project, speak on the history and project proposal for the construction of a new boat ramp at Mapua. Trevor advised it has been two decades since the commercial development in the wharf precinct cut off access to the existing boat ramp for all except the Sea Scout Troop. At the time, the Council promised to provide a new ramp. The community is still waiting.

At the June meeting of the Club Waimea Fishing Section, we were privileged to have Trevor Marshall, the coordinator of the Mapua Boat Ramp Project, speak on the history and project proposal for the construction of a new boat ramp at Mapua. Trevor advised it has been two decades since the commercial development in the wharf precinct cut off access to the existing boat ramp for all except the Sea Scout Troop. At the time, the Council promised to provide a new ramp. The community is still waiting.

A Trust comprising community members, the Sea Scouts and the Boat Club has been formed to move this forward and is currently awaiting TDC approval of the submitted Resource Consent Application.

A Trust comprising community members, the Sea Scouts and the Boat Club has been formed to move this forward and is currently awaiting TDC approval of the submitted Resource Consent Application.

A design has been prepared for the installation of a twolane boat ramp and approach driveway on the south side of the existing Mapua Waterfront Park with a barrier to minimise nuisance to adjacent houses. No wash-

A design has been prepared for the installation of a twolane boat ramp and approach driveway on the south side of the existing Mapua Waterfront Park with a barrier to minimise nuisance to adjacent houses. No wash-

down bay will be provided to avoid noise caused by engine flushing. Initially the ramp will not be fitted with a pontoon jetty while the effect of tidal flow and storm debris is evaluated, but provision will be provided for a future pontoon positioned in the centre of the ramp.

down bay will be provided to avoid noise caused by engine flushing. Initially the ramp will not be fitted with a pontoon jetty while the effect of tidal flow and storm debris is evaluated, but provision will be provided for a future pontoon positioned in the centre of the ramp.

It is proposed that boat trailer parking will be in the “Kite Park” opposite the new ramp. This is the key issue to be resolved.

It is proposed that boat trailer parking will be in the “Kite Park” opposite the new ramp. This is the key issue to be resolved.

In addition to the boat launching facility, the project aims to provide an 800sq m community building with four bays to accommodate the Sea Scouts, waka ama storage, a Civil Defence emergency space and other maritime activities. The space will be configurable for other uses as required. Currently the Sea Scout Group has no Venturer unit and has a cap on membership due to their limited space. Other improvements to the existing park will be made.

In addition to the boat launching facility, the project aims to provide an 800sq m community building with four bays to accommodate the Sea Scouts, waka ama storage, a Civil Defence emergency space and other maritime activities. The space will be configurable for other uses as required. Currently the Sea Scout Group has no Venturer unit and has a cap on membership due to their limited space. Other improvements to the existing park will be made.

There is a high degree of community support for the project. A door-to-door sur-

There is a high degree of community support for the project. A door-to-door sur-

vey found that 95% are in support, 2% opposed and 3% don’t know. TDC has provided an initial grant of $700,000. $100,000 was budgeted for obtaining Resource Consent but the complexity of the project has required $200,000 to be spent. The overall fundraising target has not been finalised but is hoped to not exceed $3,500,000.

vey found that 95% are in support, 2% opposed and 3% don’t know. TDC has provided an initial grant of $700,000. $100,000 was budgeted for obtaining Resource Consent but the complexity of the project has required $200,000 to be spent. The overall fundraising target has not been finalised but is hoped to not exceed $3,500,000.

Trevor’s experience of 24 years in the police force convinces him that the community will benefit greatly from generational involvement in kids’ activities centred on the facility. The profits generated by ramp charges will go to the community. The existing unofficial boat ramp at Grossi Point will be closed and the area restored to a community park.

Trevor’s experience of 24 years in the police force convinces him that the community will benefit greatly from generational involvement in kids’ activities centred on the facility. The profits generated by ramp charges will go to the community. The existing unofficial boat ramp at Grossi Point will be closed and the area restored to a community park.

The objective is to complete the Ramp facility within 12 to 18 months after Resource Consent is obtained.

For those wishing to contribute to this project, the trust is a Registered Charity. Donations can be made at: mapuaboatramp.org

The objective is to complete the Ramp facility within 12 to 18 months after Resource Consent is obtained. For those wishing to contribute to this project, the trust is a Registered Charity. Donations can be made at: mapuaboatramp.org

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Trevor Marshall, the coordinator of the Mapua Boat Ramp Project, speaking at Club Waimea last month.

Trevor Marshall, the coordinator of the Mapua Boat Ramp Project, speaking at Club Waimea last month.

Super Rugby picking competition prize-giving

This was held on Sunday 16 July, with a good turnout and fun following. The competition involved over 50 people, and with many great non de plume’s, it keeps everyone guessing as to who is

actually winning. Then along comes prize-giving: Overall Winner Craig Burnett.

Ladies Winner Jenny Heyward (also second overall.)

Prizes were handed out by the infamous

Brown Bear, aka Gary Brown.

Well done to all those involved, and a special well done to the organising crew, it takes a lot of work to keep something like this going.

Sat 29th July – Flipside

Sat 5th Aug – All Soundz

Sat 12th Aug – Ols Cool

Sat 19th Aug – Tall Poppies

Sat 26th Aug – Craig Allott

Sat 2nd Sept – Denny Allen

Craig Allott

Flower Farm owners nurturing their passion for quality florals

Situated on the Appleby Highway, The Flower Farm is a boutique floral business that specialises in bespoke bouquets and beautiful product lines of giftwares, vases and homewares. Locally owned and operated by Viv and Shawn Deaker, the couple purchased the long-standing business in May 2021, after moving from Dunedin.

Formerly known as The Rosarie, Viv says it was the Nelson Tasman lifestyle, and the opportunity to bring

Viv’s ageing parents with them to live, that first drew them in.

“Initially, after first finding the listing, we had joked about selling up and going to grow flowers, but that soon turned serious. We had no prior knowledge of the industry but with the help of retaining long-term staff, and us having a strong willingness to learn, we are now flower growers!” The dedicated and knowledgeable staff stayed on with the business, says Viv.

Gifts and Fresh Flowers

“I think most of our regular customers will be familiar with our farm superstars! Our two lovely Hannahs - Hannah De Castro and Hannah Harris - make beautiful bouquets and have a fantastic wealth of flower knowledge, as well as being involved in other parts of the business, while Marg and Annie are a huge part of our outdoor operations with their extensive knowledge and longstanding love of plants and flowers.” Viv's mother Jacky also assists and is a regular pair of helping hands at the farm and a specialist in the quality control of their floral arrangements and displays.

Never compromising on quality, freshness, and customer service, The Flower Farm specialises in hand-growing and selling a large variety of flowers such as oriental and asiatic lilies, roses, tulips, alstroemeria and lots of other seasonal goodies within the exterior growing spaces, along with product ranges from some of the country’s best growers and stockists.

“We work hard to quality control our products to the highest standard. Everything is done by hand, from picking and processing to hand arranging and wrapping – there is no machinery here!”

Continually evolving, Viv says it is the love of their finished product and industry as whole that sustains their passion for the business. “We love the challenge of doing better and producing more, along with adding gorgeous new products to our giftware range. We have lots of lovely gifts and are about to launch handmade Flower Farm wax melts with petals in them, Bloom Bags with dried petal confetti for weddings and events, and have recently held our first school holiday workshops.”

Keep an eye on their facebook page for a chance to get handson at their popular workshops.

The school holiday workshop offered an exciting opportunity for locals and their school-age children to put their very own spin on their bespoke creations. “The ‘Make a Fairy Garden’ for the younger kids was hosted by our teenage daughter Poppy, and the ‘Floral Table Arrangement’ for the 9+ age group was hosted by Hannah

with her fabulous flower arranging knowledge.”

“At The Flower Farm, we have a large selection of freshly picked flowers and carefully crafted arrangements for every occasion. Our flowers come straight from the farm and couldn't be fresher! Our product travels zero miles! Because our product is either grown here or

Viv and Shawn Deaker and their two furry helpers Maisy (golden) and Rosie (chocolate) in the rose growing house.

From left, Hannah De Castro with owner Viv Deaker and Hannah Harris with examples of some of their stunning bouquets, suitable for any occasion.

The Flower Farm gift shop stocks a stunning range of giftware, products and floral supplies, perfect for any event. sourced from NZ's best growers, it is fresh and lasts for a lot longer than other bouquets. We are always getting feedback on how much longer our flowers last.”

The super-friendly team delight in providing the freshest and most vibrant flowers crafted with love, care and precision. “We have a large selection of fresh-cut flowers for any

occasion that can be delivered right to your door.”

Whether you're after something for home, a function or wedding, or to brighten someone's day, The Flower Farm can help with their fresh blooms, beautiful dried flowers, or unique gifts from their shop.

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Supporters bench touches down in Nelson

GORDON PREECE

Nelson is now home to a brand-new, handcrafted supporter’s bench, courtesy of the All Blacks.

All Blacks and Tasman Mako teammates Finlay Christie, Leicester Fainga’anuku and Shannon Frizell unveiled the bench at Botanic Sports Field on Sunday.

Nelson was chosen as one of 26 communities across the country to receive the gift from the All Blacks to acknowledge the public support ahead of the Rugby World Cup in France in September. After a karakia and waiata, led by iwi representative Barney Thomas, New Zealand Rugby project director Lauren Vosper kicked off the first of the speeches about the bench’s significance. She says while eight All Black reserves fill the bench at matches to provide a backbone to the starting line-up, the backbone extended far be-

yond.

“This year we really wanted to extend the bench and really get the whole of New Zealand to be part of this team… we want to say thank you for having the team’s back and we want to say that we’ve got your back too,” she says.

“We hope that this bench in your community can be a really powerful and special place and somewhere you can come and commiserate, celebrate, and really treasure it.”

The bench, which is carved from native wood, has the inscription – Me Eke Mai – our bench is your bench – thanks for all your support.

All Black and Tasman Mako winger Leicester Fainga’anuku told the crowd it was an “awesome occasion” for him, Finlay and Shannon to be connected at their home turf.

“We’ve always got our own bench when we’re out on the field, but with these benches spread throughout New Zea-

land it reminds us when we’re over [in France for the Rugby World Cup], that we’ve got the whole of New Zealand on our bench too,” he says.

Mayor Nick Smith says the bench was a “real asset” for the community at the historic ground where the first rugby match in Aotearoa unfolded in 1870.

“It is that reminder of whether it be the players sitting on the bench, whether it would be those that are supporting our All Blacks or Mako at games or whether it is us at home watching our tellies nervously as our All Blacks take on the world, the bench is a place that brings us together,” he says.

“It’s so wonderful to have this native timber at this historic sight.”

Nelson Rugby Football Club president Kerry Strange, New Zealand Rugby president and local resident, Max Spence, also delivered speeches about the bench’s significance.

All Blacks and Tasman Mako trio Shannon Frizell, left, Finlay Christie and Leicester Fainga’anuku with Nelson Rugby Football Club juniors and Nelson College rugby players.

Photo: Gordon Preece.

Passionate about building decks

Mike Cornelissen, owner of DECKS4U, is passionate about quality carpentry. This shines through in the consistent attention to detail in his work. Learning his craft from ‘a legend’, Mike says that seven years as a deck specialist allows him and his team to fine-tune their skills as qualified carpenters and constantly strive for perfection with every project.

“We won’t build a project that is not suitable or appropriate for the situation. We are the region's only genuine deck-building specialists who are all qualified at what we do.”

What is unique about your services, in comparison to others in the industry?

“DECKS4U have a full-time sales manager. Sarah’s job is to meet clients, design decks and deliver clients a full plan and quote within a week. Our three crews of tradequalified carpenters follow on with the same level of service.

Our clients are dealing with a genuine family business that have more years of combined experience at building decks than anyone else in the Top of the South.

We care for clients like they are part of our family throughout the process, we are always available for any questions, no matter how minor.”

Where do most of your enquiries come from?

“We often build decks on new or existing houses and can do this via their building company or with clients directly. Some of these are for a new outdoor living space or the resurfacing of an existing deck.”

What finishing options are there to choose from?

“Anything on the planet! We are basically a building company that specialises in decks. If you can imagine it, we can build it. We have built decks from Plastic, Modwood, Millboard, Pine, Kwila, Purple Heart, Garapa, Vitex, Eucalyptus, Bamboo, and even recycled old decking.”

Do you offer a warranty for your work?

“It is very rare that we need to go back to address any issues. If we ever get a call with a concern of any type, we certainly act on it as quickly as possible and do what we can to rectify whatever the issue is. We always use the best materials available, nothing is galvanized, always stainless steel. Our work complies with the NZ building code. I am also a licenced building practitioner and follow all rules and regulations.”

Brightwater’s youngest entrepreneurs

Twelve-year-olds Millie Hay and Cece Biggs could be Brightwater’s youngest entrepreneurs now they’ve set up custom clothing brand, The Cutie.Co.

Mum Anna Hay, who owns Brightwater Four Square, says the girls have been best friends for just over a year after her family made the move from Christchurch.

“Millie uprooted her whole life to come here, so it’s great she’s found a like-minded buddy. The girls just decided they wanted to do something fun and make a little bit of money selling stuff they were passionate about, and off they went.”

Selling outside the store, the girls sold a few water bottles and bracelets, and have had large custom orders from local businesses.

“Alioke Eatery in Berryfields commissioned the girls to make some fun tops saying things like ‘cookie ambassador’ and put them on display in store, and the girls take orders

through their Instagram account.”

Custom orders for staff uniforms at Baby on the Move Nelson have also kept the girls busy. Millie says working with Cece is great fun and the best bit is being able to custom-make whatever they want.

“We loved making stuff and then

both just had the idea that maybe we could turn it into a hobby business.”

Anna says that together with her husband Nate, they’ve supported the girls by initially buying the ‘cricut’ machine needed to print off the vinyl decals which then get applied to the merchandise.

“We’ve probably been the business’s biggest supporters to be honest, but it’s so nice to see such inspiring little 12-year-olds who want to do something constructive and are making it happen.”

Cece’s mum Marianne says that the girls have hit the market at just the right time.

“Custom clothing is huge right now and loungewear is having a real moment, so they’ve really tapped into

retail at the right time.”

She says she’s stoked Cece is using her brain and learning essential business skills at such a young age.

“I just want my kids to be really good humans, be reliable and use their ideas to make money and turn it into an income. If they can find something they are happy doing, all the better.”

For more info, find thecutieconz on Instagram.

Cece Biggs and Millie Hay have set up a custom clothing business.

Photo: Jo Kent.

International crickets’ local return

JACK MALCOLM

Nelson will again play host to the best cricketers in the country, with the announcement that the Black Caps and White Ferns will both play at Saxton Oval this summer.

It’s been years in the making to bring international cricket back to the region, with three matches slated for the upcoming season. Kicking off the summer will be the Black Caps as they take on Bangladesh in the second ODI of their 2023/24 tour in the build-up to Christmas, with the game set for an 11am start on 20 December.

Then it’s the women’s turn as the White Ferns play a series of T20 matches against England on Friday 22 and Sunday 24 March.

When the first ball gets bowled, it will have been over four years since international cricket was played on Saxton Oval, with Nelson Cricket’s general manager George Vance saying it’s been in the works for a while.

However, they had been privy to the good news ahead of the official announcement, a couple of final sign-offs made for an excited but nervous wait.

“It’s always hard to hold on to exciting news, especially when it’s been long-awaited by the region.”

He says that while the announcement seemed to come out of the blue for people out of the loop, it has been years in the making from the local cricketing community.

Recently, Council approved upgrades to install fibre internet out to the wicket, so broadcasters can now use stump mics and cameras when they cover matches while also enabling umpires to make in-game decisions using optical tracking systems.

Alongside that work has been a consistent undercurrent of keen local supporters who helped guide the process along throughout the years.

“The real work began early this year. There has been several passionate individuals and groups involved, working collaboratively to get this across the line. It’s been a true team effort.” says George.

With both Nelson City and Tasman District councils jumping on board with their support, alongside the Nelson Regional Development Agency, Central Districts Cricket and Nelson Cricket, George says the list of people worthy of thanking is long.

While Rebecca Leach from

NRDA, Stu Dalton from NCC and Central District CEO Lance Hamilton were all crucial in getting their bid to host international games again over the line, Nelson Cricket board member Julie Baxendine and local cricket legend Garry MacDonald were crucial in getting the ball rolling. Julie and Garry were instrumental to the success of the televised Super Smash double-header action last summer, which was a proof of concept that Saxton Oval could host the highest tiers of male and female cricket, says George.

“You could argue that it started from that.

“It’s been a strategic objective

from Nelson Cricket’s board for a number of years. . . and the success of that Super Smash double-header gave momentum into putting that strategic focus into practice.

“It showed we can host televised fixtures, and do it well.”

Having positioned themselves to be a place which can host the best cricket in the country, George says they want to put Nelson and Saxton Oval back on the map.

“It’sbeen a long time since international cricket was free-to-air. The nation will be watching, it’s great publicity for the Nelson region and the game of cricket.”

While the local cricketing community is celebrating the news,

George also says the work isn’t done in improving the facilities at Saxton.

Every time a high-level game is played temporary towers have to be erected for the broadcast cameras, and it’s planned to make them into permanent fixtures.

“To complete the circle of our world-class facility and make it a true ‘plug-in’ venue for international events, the construction of broadcast towers is an important piece of infrastructure”. Tickets for the international home season will go on sale 1 November, with exclusive presales available to Central Districts Cricket Nation members in October.

The last time the Black Caps played at Saxton Oval, in 2018, Martin Guptill was crucial to getting his team over the line as he smashed 86 runs off 71 balls. Photo: Barry Whitnall/Shuttersport.

Waimea Combined season continues into play-offs

JACK MALCOLM

A late swing in momentum has seen Waimea Combined Barbarians fall victim to St Bede’s second XV, 24-19. Having led for most of the first half, the home side could not close out the game in style as the pressure piled up.

They started strong with winger Arion Smith running away for a try minutes after the opening whistle. A turn-over at ruck time saw him dart down the blindside from a pick-and-go for an easy try, to build an early lead. St Bede’s was able to answer back against the run of play, but the Barbarians quickly re-took the lead with a penalty kick for corner and a series of hit-ups by the forwards. Number 8, Theo Simone’s, try gave them a 12-7 lead which they took into the halftime break, looking to be the team in charge with dominance in both territory and possession. However, the second 35 minutes saw the momentum swing as St Bede’s made the most of the winds at their backs by keeping the Barbarians pinned in their half. Two tries less than five minutes apart saw them take a substantial 24-12 lead, with all the

momentum behind them as time started to wear down.

Not to be counted out, the Barbarians rallied to score under the posts and bring the game back to a one-score game with hooker Alex Thomson barrelling over the line. Unfortunately, despite having several half chances in the waning minutes, the Barbarians were unable to work the ball back up the field to pressure the try

line and the scoreboard again. Despite finishing the round robin outside of the top four, the team’s season continues with a semi-final next week to decide the plate finalists.

Waimea Combined Barbarians forwards coach Don McClean says they were punished by not making the most of the wind, but hindsight is 20/20.

“In the first half, when we had the

FC Nelson, Richmond Foxes continue dominate form

ANDREW BOARD

FC Nelson continued its dominant form in this year’s Nelson Bays Football men’s first division with a 3-0 win over Nelson Suburbs Seals on Saturday.

The win ensures FC Nelson retain top spot with Blenheim-based Rangers three points back after they also picked up a big 3-0 win over Motueka.

Meanwhile Tahuna FC beat bottom-placed FC Nelson Loco 2-1 and Suburbs Reserves beat Richmond Athletic 3-1.

Women’s first division

Richmond Foxes have a perfect 10 from 10 record after putting seven goals past Tahuna FC on Saturday. Richmond are the runaway leaders of the competition, five points clear of their nearest rival.

In other games, Nelson Suburbs Reserves beat FC Nelson Wahine 2-0; Nelson Suburbs Swans and Mapua drew 3-3; FC Nelson Diamonds beat Motueka 13-0 and Golden Bay had the bye.

TABLE:

FC Nelson 33; Rangers 30; Nelson Suburbs Reserves 22; Motueka 13; Tahuna FC 10; Richmond Athletic 10; Nelson Suburbs Seals 9; FC Nelson Locomotive 1.

TABLE:

Richmond Foxes 30; FC Nelson Diamonds 25; Nelson Suburbs Reserves 22; Golden Bay Shield Maidens 15; Mapua Cougars 14; Nelson Suburbs Swans 11; FC Nelson Wahine 8; Tahuna Breakers 4; Motueka Angels 1.

Richmond’s Jamila Milne sends in a cross under pressure from Tahuna’s Anita Stanbridge. Richmond Foxes have won each of their first 10 games this season, the latest a 7-0 win over Tahuna Breakers at Jubilee Park on Saturday.

opportunity and we actually had the edge on them, we didn’t actually take advantage of that wind.

“In the second half, they plugged the corners and that forced us to make mistakes.

“At half-time we didn’t have a lot of criticism. The lineouts were great, the scrums were dominant, breakdowns were pretty good, just we were running a wee bit sideways.”

He says the lack of possession also cost them as they were unable to build pressure, but it was still an impressive performance. “You can be as sort of negative as you like about a loss, but at the end of the day there were some really good moments out there.

“We’re there or thereabouts. We just need to believe in ourselves a little bit more.”

Having dropped down into the premiership competition from playing in the championship last season, Don says it’s been a fantastic change.

“We’re a youngish team of mostly year 12s, a few year 11s and a handful of year 13s, so for us, where we know you can compete in this competition, every game is like this.

“After years of being thumped in that top championship competition by those big colleges, we’re now playing games where each week we could win the game. So that’s got to be good, got to be good for rugby and got to be good for these guys.”

Meanwhile, in Christchurch, Nelson College maintained their unbeaten Miles Toyota campaign with a 31-29 win over St Thomas of Canterbury College to book a home semi-final.

Hooker Alex Thomson looks to bust up the field as his team unsuccessfully tried to fight their way back into the game in the second half. Photo: Jack Malcolm.

Photo: Abs Snaps.

Jacks OPD peaking at tail end of season

JACK MALCOLM

Jacks OPD are the team to be in local premier grade netball after they put on one of their most convincing performances of the season.

If anyone thought their record-breaking 103-16 win in their last game was a fluke, the team just proved they mean business after beating Prices Waimea Ahurei 72-56 at Saxton Stadium on Thursday.

In other results from NBS premier netball, the FCL Nelson Men beat Prices Waimea Pango 67-30 and F45 Richmond came out trumps over Nelson Girls College senior A 46-27.

Having won all of their games between each other this season, Jacks came into the game as favourites against Ahurei and didn’t they didn’t disappoint.

Mortgages Made Easy

Despite Ahurei starting the game off from the centre circle, it was Jacks who quickly forced a turnover and converted points at the other end to take the lead early. It was a lead they would never relinquish as they continued to improve as the game wore on, with Ahurei

trying everything to stem the flow of points.

While their defence was one of Ahurei’s strongest assets, when their structure was challenged it imploded and Jacks had free passing lanes right into the shooting circle.

With Ani-Marie Waitai stripping up for Jacks in GS, the team had a wealth of experience as she dominated the shooting, missing just two of her 49 shot attempts from her three-and-a-half quarters.

Jacks’ GA Chloe Webb was also in top form, shooting with an 88 per cent accuracy as her team impressively only missed five total shots.

While the Ahurei defence was good, with GD Micayla Whiti producing multiple turnovers, they struggled with their distancing and were punished by the shooting accuracy of Jacks.

Ahurei coach Mandy Whiting says it’s difficult to solidify the

connections between players with only one person from last year’s squad still in the team.

“They were way hungrier, way smarter and they’ve got the experience.

“Jacks played extremely well, but we’ve got a lot of work to do.”

She says the team came out “soft” in the first quarter, but did show patches of promise, like winning the second quarter.

“The third quarter I made some changes, because you have to as a coach. . . and they weren’t the right changes.

“A few silly passes, and that’s the difference.”

Mandy says their key work ons moving into next week will be their defence and their transition offence after a turn over.

Jacks OPD coach Robyn Leonard says she was a very happy coach after a performance like that from her girls.

“That was good. We had two very

good quarters. I thought we’re playing very well as a team.”

She says the task of selecting an MVP from the game was almost impossible, with the whole squad stepping up to the plate.

“Everybody’s playing well.

“Even when they lost the ball in a turnover, they then won it back.”

“That’s what we’re training to do.”

While she was happy with the performance, as a coach there’s always things to improve on in the coming weeks.

For Jacks, it’s focusing on their own game and not letting a team back into the game when they find themselves in that position.

“We all know Prices can catch you at any time from anywhere.

“It’s easy when you’re 20 points up and they score three in a row to get caught up. . . we need to work on just looking after our own selves.”

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Second division semifinal spots secured

JACK MALCOLM

It was all to play for in the final week of the second division regular season as multiple teams had make-or-break affairs in the final week of play.

Stoke have booked a home semi against Collingwood, while Riwaka will play hosts to Huia as local club rugby begins to wrap up.

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While Stoke and Riwaka had already secured up their spots, there were still multiple teams in the hunt for the final two places.

Huia came into the final round sitting third on 31 points, followed closely behind by Wanderers in fourth on 29, chased by Collingwood on 28 and Waimea Old Boys on 26.

With four points on the line for a win alongside bonus points on offer, it was all to play for as Huia and Collingwood scraped their way into the two spots.

Collingwood’s path was a little easier of the two, with their game against Nelson defaulted to secure their spot.

For Huia, they had a winner-takes-all encounter with Wanderers, which they clawed back from the brink

of defeat to win 18-7.

In front of their home fans at Sports Park Motueka, they scored 10 points in the final 10 minutes to come down from a one-point deficit to snatch defeat.

The two games eliminated Waimea Old Boys, who needed results to go their way to find themselves in the playoffs.

Their 28-24 win over Tapawera turned out to be for pride instead, as they gritted out the win after conceding late

to bring it back to a one-try game.

In other results from the final round, Stoke took a welcomed bye to come into the semis fresh and ready as the top seed, while the Marist Saints finished on a high with a 17-9 win over Takaka and Riwaka continued their strong march with a 55-10 win over Murchison.

While Stoke are the clear favourites, they proved they are not infallible after losing their first game in two seasons

against Riwaka earlier in the month.

They will still be the team to beat, while Riwaka will come in as clear second favourites with only two losses and a draw as blemishes on their record.

Huia and Collingwood have each won the same amount of games as Riwaka and have the firepower for it to be their day in knockout rugby.

It was make or break for both Wanderers and Huia in a winner-take-all that went down to the wire, with Huia semi-finals bound. Photo: Chris Symes/Shuttersport.

The eBuses are here!

New services begin Tuesday 1 August

The fastest and cheapest way to travel is using a Bee Card. You can get one at the Four Squares in Wakefield and Māpua. They’re also available at our Richmond Service Centre and Richmond and Motueka libraries, where if you qualify, you can load concessions onto your Bee Card which makes travelling easier and cheaper.

The new Wakefield Express Service runs six times a day on weekdays to Nelson City departing from outside the Village Hall at 7.04 am, 8.57 am, 10.57 am, 12.57 pm, 2.57 pm, and 4.40 pm. The return journeys leave the Nelson City interchange at 7.58 am, 9.57 am, 11.57 am, 1.57 pm, 3.57 pm and 5.25 pm.

For more information including all the new routes, live tracking of buses and full timetables visit ebus.nz

Black Light Up Scooter taken from outside Pinegrove Kindy over Matariki Weekend. Please return to the Kindy, or contact Roslyn on 0284 298 897 no questions asked.

CLEARING SALE

WANTED

Part-Time Carer to assist with elderly man, and able to use a hoist. Phone 027 578 971.

PUBLIC NOTICE

NOTICE OF ANNUAL GENERAL MEETING

Notice is hereby given in accordance with clause 12.8 of the Network Tasman Trust Deed that a public meeting will be held at Club Waimea, 345 Queen Street, Richmond at 2.30pm on Friday, 28 July 2023

Business:

1. To receive Trustees’ report on the operation of the Trust for the year ended 31 March 2023 and to receive the Financial Statements for that period.

2. To receive a report on the operations of Network Tasman Limited for the year ended 31 March 2023 and on the Company’s Financial Statements for that period.

3. To comment on the Company’s compliance with its Statement of Corporate Intent and receive comment from the public.

4. To appoint an Auditor for the 2023/2024 year. Copies of the above Reports, Financial Statements, and Statement of Corporate Intent are available by contacting the Trust Administrator – admin@ networktasmantrust.org.nz or 0800 82 78 78 or can be viewed at www.networktasman.co.nz.

The Trust has adopted model guidelines prepared by Energy Trusts of New Zealand for access to information by beneficiaries of Energy Trusts. These guidelines are also available by contacting the Trust Administrator.

G Davis CHAIRPERSON

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.

GARAGE SALE

Saturday, 29th July. 4960 Motueka Valley H/way, Kohatu. Downsizingsomething for everyone. Includes: 6 seater solid oak dining suite, 3 seater beige leather sofa, TV, nest of tables, office desk, as well as 2 pure wool single blankets, household goods, and gardening equipment. Not before 8.30am. Rain or Shine.

CONNOR Elisabeth (Elly)

Passed away 25-07-2022.

Dearly loved sister, sister in law, aunty, great aunty and friend. It’s been one year since you left us. We all miss the special lady you were. Gone but not forgotten. Memories last foreverthey never die.  Gerrit, Brenda, Jacquie, Carla and Family’s

DUNCAN

Brian James 27/07/2021

Brian, your 2nd anniversary.

Very much missed by family, relatives and friends. Our cherished memories of you give us continued comfort.

At peace with Beryl, Tony, Hugh and Glad.

WANTED TO BUY

Cash paid for old wristwatches. Scrap gold & Silver. Old coins & Jewellery. Vintage / quality tools. Military & Firearms items. General antiques. Also buying estate & shed items. Collection & downsizing. Ph Tim Gladstone. T&B Vintage 0800 653 935 or 548 5235.

Tasman Kerbside Recycling to be paused

Tasman District Council’s Materials Recovery Centre at Beach Road in Richmond is shutting down for heavy maintenance work for two weeks.

All kerbside recycling in Tasman will stop from Monday 7 August and resume two weeks later, on Monday 21 August. Council rubbish bags will be collected as normal, but trucks may be earlier than normal, so please have them out by 7.00 am.

Please hold on to recycling until the next collection week or take it to your nearest resource recovery centre free of charge.

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Community Notices

MONDAY

NELSON-WAIMEA POWERTALK. Mon 7th August.

9.30-11am. Sport Tasman/ Richmond Town Hall, Cambridge St. Theme: Controlling Those (public speaking) Butterflies! Contact: Linda 021 910621

PHILOSOPHY GROUP meets in Trafalgar Hall, 67 Trafalgar St., Nelson on the 2nd and 4th Monday each month at 10am. All welcome. Text Zoe: 027-974-1758

WAIMEA GARDEN GROUP St Paul’s Brightwater Meet 2nd Monday of each month at 6:45pm Speakers.Garden Visits etc. All Welcome. Ph. Ellen 5418955 or Donna 5423754.

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

LUNCH ON THE HILL. Come join us for hot drinks at 11am and lunch at noon on Tuesday the 1st of August.

Koha welcome. 27 Dorset St, Richmond. Ph (03) 5448844

RICHMOND PIPE BAND, welcome past players and new to join us for social playing of pipes and drums. Meet Richmond Town Hall, Tuesday nights 7-9pm. Contact Margaret 0275440460

NELSON 50+ WALKING GROUP Tuesday August 1st. Kina Peninsular. Meet at 9.45am at Baigent Reserve. BYO lunch. Contact Ruth 027 5471359

HOPE TENNIS CLUB. Tuesday morning Social Tennis

from 9.30 am. Courts in Hope Domain, Main Road, Hope. All abilities most welcome. Queries 0211729257

RICHMOND TENNIS CLUB - Tuesday 10 - 11.30am POP Tennis. $3 non-members Contact pop@richmondtennisclub.co.nz. Come, enjoy and have a go. ALSO Tuesday from 6pm Social fun night. Lights and balls provided. Contact Trish 0274 872 480

‘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

SPIRITED CONVERSATIONS Wednesday 26 July “City building: creating stronger communities through urban regeneration”. Don’t miss Nelson’s Deputy Mayor Rohan O’Neill-Stevens on this very topical issue. Yaza Cafe opens 6pm, speaker 7.30pm. Koha. Contact 548 6241 CAKE DECORATORS are decorating a cake. Called pigs in a mud bath. If interested you need to bring a crumb coated 6 inch round cake. New members are welcome. Contact Desiree for more information. 0276302359

MOVIE AFTERNOON: Red Joan, 26 July at 1pm in the Age Concern Hall, 62 Oxford Street, Richmond. Phone 5447624 ext 5 CENTRAL GARDEN CLUB meet 2nd Wedn each month

DEADLINE: MIDDAY FRIDAY - 30 WORDS OR LESS BY EMAIL ONLYPLEASE SEND TO: events@waimeaweekly.co.nz

1.30pm Stoke Methodist church hall, Neale Ave Stoke. Guest speakers & afternoon tea new members welcome

.Lynn or bob 5418468

U3A - Guest speakers and Study Groups keep us actively involved, challenged and stimulated. U3A is sociable, enlightening and fun. Join us at our bi-monthly open meeting at Elim Church, Main Rd, Stoke, 23rd August

10.00am Guest speaker: Author Emma Stevens. All welcome. www.u3anelson.org.nz

NELSON NEWBIES, coffee morning every Wednesday

10:30 - 11.30 a.m. at Deville’s Cafe, 22 New St. Want to get out and meet people? Join us for coffee and chat. New people are always welcome. Ph: Clive 021 205 4731.

WELLBY TALKING CAFÉ: 1.30pm – 3pm, Wednesday

26th July 2023, Halifax Café, Nelson. Wellby Talking Cafés are about social connection and finding out about groups, activities and services. www.wellby.org.nz 03 5467681.

THURSDAY

MOTUEKA LIGHTHOUSE meets the last Thursday of every month at Motueka Community House, Decks Reserve next to Red Cross. 7pm-9pm. $3 Donation Appreciated.

27th July - Holistic Pulsing with Myffie. Contact Angie angel3000.h@gmail.com

‘500’ CARDS Players are invited to compete in our recently formed “No Trumps” Trophy competition. At Waimea Lounge A&P Showgrounds. Tues. & Thurs. 1.30 - 4pm. $2 entry fee covers organised games, prizes afternoon tea & spacious parking. 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, 10:30-12:30, Beginner & Regular tai chi & qigong. Stillness, breath, movement. Anglican Church community hall, Dorset Street. Donation. Contact Merrick, email quiet.heart.tai.chi@gmail.com Ph 021 063 6620

RICHMOND WELCOME GROUP: 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

FREE HEPATITIS C TESTING ON WORLD HEPATITIS DAY 28th JULY IN RICHMOND MALL CARPARK. You can have Hepatitis C & not know it. It ‘s a virus that is passed on by blood to blood & attacks the liver. Come along for a chat & a quick finger prick test - takes 5 minutes. Look for the Liver bus by Espresso Car Wash. Enquiries ph: Karen 027 451 3674”

RICHMOND TENNIS CLUB - Friday 9.30 - 11.30am. Pickle ball$. $3 non-members. Contact pickleball@richmondtennisclub.co.nz Come, enjoy and have some fun. 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

VARITETY ENTERTAINMENT CLUB of Nelson Concert Saturday 12 August 2pm Whakatu Presbyterian Hall Songer Street Stoke Admission Free All Welcome Phone Ken 5474301 Robyn 5473231

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.

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