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Students miss out in eBus timetable

ANNE HARDIE

A Wakefield parent is dumbfounded that the new electric bus timetable will be of little use to those school students heading to Nelson schools each morning and paying up to $50 per week to

get there on another bus. Kim Salmon says she was looking forward to eBus arriving in Wakefield as they have one child at Nelson College for Girls and another two children who will head to schools in Nelson in coming years.

WW2 code cracker turns 100

JO KENT

Nadine Millen is the first person in the region to have received a letter from the King, when she turned 100 last weekend.

The Wakefield centenarian says the secret to her longevity is not worrying about things she can’t control.

“I’ve always accepted that if I can’t change something, or make something right, I won’t worry about it. I think that’s helped an awful lot over the years. I’ve had a very fulfilled life and have no regrets.”

Born in Kent, England, in 1923, she signed up to the Women’s Auxiliary Air Force (WAAFs) in 1939, aged just 16.

“I was still only young when I went to London to join the WAAFs at the beginning of

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Students heading to Nelson from Wakefield cannot use the Ministry of Education-funded school buses to their nearest school and now pay Nelson Coachlines $7 for a one-way trip or $10 for a return trip.

The new eBus fares from Wake-

field to Nelson is $2 one way from August 1, but the new timetable has buses leaving Wakefield just after 7am and then almost 9am.

A Tasman District Council spokesperson says the bus service was designed initially to assist with commuting traffic for peo-

ple who do not have alternative transport options, whereas the Ministry of Education runs services for school children. But Kim says students heading to Nelson schools pay their own

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Nadine Millen says the secret to a long life is having a hobby.

Photo: Jo Kent.

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STREET TALK

Do you think the new local bus service will improve travel around the area?

“Hopefully it should do with the new technology I’ve head they’re putting into it.”

“It should do, I would say it’s well needed.”

“I think it’s actually really helpful that they are adding more bus services instead of just like Richmond or Nelson.”

“Yes definitely, I think it will help a lot of people Particularly those who are retired.”

Students miss out in eBus timetable

way and would have helped fill seats on the bus.

“I had assumed, given it’s a new bus system, that they would be thinking about getting bums on seats which would mean people starting school or working (9am start) or tertiary education.”

She says the morning buses are either too early or too late for school students going to Nelson schools and they will have to keep paying higher fares on the Nelson Coachlines bus.

“I can only think of good reasons why creating a service to cater for those in that particular group

would be of benefit for the entire initiative because you’re guaranteed to have those people on the bus every morning.”

Kim says the afternoon timetable is not an issue as many students have after-school activities, sports, or can fill in time for half an hour or so.

For her family, it costs between $35 and $40 for bus fares each week, depending on activities after school.

That amount will triple by the time they have three kids at high school.

Students taking a return trip on the bus five days a week are paying $50 a week each.

“It’s a huge, huge amount of money for parents to pay, just to get their kids to school.”

She says parents choose out-ofzone schools for a variety of rea-

sons and they decided a girls-only school with smaller classes was the best fit.

The Tasman District Council spokesperson says peak times for

commuters tend to be closer to 8am than 9am, so the first bus is scheduled to cater for those heading to the city for an 8am start. Due to the number of buses available to service the Wakefield route, the bus needs to get to Nelson and then make the return journey back to Wakefield, before leaving again at 8.57am. The spokesperson says the bus service is being upgraded in stages according to the council’s transport budge.

Future transport plans will look at whether resources can be increased to make the services into both Wakefield and Motueka more frequent.

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The new eBus service launched on Tuesday. Photo: Anne Hardie.

National commits to $250m Hope Bypass

GORDON PREECE

National has committed to funding the Hope Bypass if elected later this year. The party announced its Transport for the Future plan on Monday to bolster significant national roading networks and improve resilience. The Hope Bypass is included in the plan and National has committed to begin construction of the four-lane road, estimated to cost $250m, within the next four to 10 years.

“Around 20,000 vehicles travel on State Highway 6 along the Hope straight and Gladstone Rd every day, which will only increase as our population grows,” Nelson National Party candidate, Blair Cameron, says.

“Building resilience into the roading network will be a top priority for a national government, and [the Hope Bypass] is just one of many projects making up National’s Transport for the Future plan.”

“I have listened to residents from nearby lifestyle villages who have serious safety concerns navigating the Lower Queen Street intersection, and I have spoken with business

owners and tradies that are frustrated to lose hours every day trying to get through the Richmond lights, he says. “As our population increases, the situation is worsening.”

Tasman Mayor Tim King welcomed the announcement.

nificant investment Waka Kotahi has made to our new public transport service”.

Nelson MP Rachel Boyack says easing Richmond’s congestion was “critical” but National’s figures included in its announcement were “shonky”.

“National has a history of promising transport projects and not delivering in Nelson, like the Southern Link that was promised by National in Nelson for 30 years,” she says.

“This, combined with their shonky numbers means we just can’t trust they will deliver on their promises.”

“The congestion around the Queen St and Gladstone Rd intersection is hugely frustrating and costly for the region,” he says. “We have welcomed the work Waka Kotahi has done on the planning for the Hope Bypass but are disappointed its construction is not in their 10-year plan.

“This commitment to prioritise it will be welcomed by the thousands of people in Tasman who use this critical highway every day.

“It also complements the sig-

“I’ve been working closely with the Tasman District Council [TDC] and my MP colleagues to address the transport issues in Richmond… we now have a plan in place that has been agreed between TDC and Waka Kotahi, and I’m pushing hard for this project to be prioritised,” she says.

“It’s critical we sort the congestion in Richmond. The public transport improvements that I’ve advocated for and that start this week will help, and as I’ve stated... previously, sorting the congestion mess in Richmond will be my priority in my second term.”

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Interest at open homes stepping up

HARDIE

House buyers and potential sellers are building in numbers at open homes in Richmond, with 55 groups going through one house in recent weeks.

At one Wellington open home recently, 180 groups filed through a house during a three-week campaign, and while Richmond cannot compare with that, Matt Goodman from Harcourts says getting 55 groups through a house was “massive” compared with recent months. The house was a spacious four-bedroom home near schools, which he says was a sought-after area.

While that home attracted particular interest, other properties are getting five to eight groups through an open home which he says is still considerably more interest than previously.

It is still a very mixed market though, he says. Some properties are on the market for three to four months with little interest, while another sold in two days and a few properties have had multiple offers.

“I think there are signs the market is picking up, but buyers are still taking their time and a lot have properties to sell.”

He says buyers are willing to put an offer on properties that are different but are holding off making offers on stock-stan-

dard properties that are similar to many on the market, in the hope there will be a price drop, he says.

Among those seeking to buy in Richmond are people from out-of-town heading to the region for work, a lifestyle change, family, or taking advantage of selling on a lifting market in other centres.

Craig Hamilton from Mike Pero Real Estate has also noticed more buyers in the market who have sold a property elsewhere and are looking for a new home in the region, as well as new immigrants looking for homes. He says the drop in new builds will put pressure on the existing house market as the population increases.

“A lot of pressure will come back on the houses already built because there hasn’t been the building in the last few months. All the ones being built now are pretty much sold. So, there will be a delay. We’re just not building enough houses in New Zealand.”

Despite the slower market nationwide in recent times, he says Richmond has remained quite strong. In the past three months there have been 90 sales in Richmond, while the past six months there were 159 sales and the past 12 months, 298 sales. The median number of days for a Richmond property to sell in

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winter a year ago was 51 days and this year it had reduced to 41 days. Last year the median sale price in Richmond was $875,000 and this year it has been $825,000.

“We’re definitely at the bottom of the market and will start to go up next year if the supply goes down.”

Callum Gilchrist from Summit Real Estate has also noticed an increase in numbers through open homes, though buyers are still biding their time.

“A lot more people are thinking interest rates have peaked and now is a time to see what is happening in the market. They’re in their research stage and looking ahead to spring.

“The sale price statistics still say it’s on a decline, but the rate of decline is minimal, so the feeling is we’re going to stabilise soon and the trend is we will stabilise for a few years.

“I think people will start to transact in spring to get themselves set up in their new home by Christmas. There also seems to be a bit of a culture of putting your house on the market in spring when the yard looks good. But listings are lower now so they would be better off putting it on now.”

Investors have not returned to the market and Callum says it does not stack up financially for them to buy property right now.

Murchison gathered to celebrate Matariki at the Murchison Recreation Centre late last month. The event, organised by Murchison Area School, saw the community turn out in droves for the annual celebration. Murchison Area School deputy principal Sam Dearlove says this year a particular focus was on the students organising the event. “We had them calculating how much food we needed, booking the venue, cooking the BBQ, and things like that.” Lanterns were available to purchase which were then released into the night sky.

WW2 code-cracker turns 100

World War II. I told them I was 18. The officer who was interviewing me asked for my birth certificate, and when I went to open my bag, I gasped and told her I’d forgotten to put it in – which was a lie, of course.”

The officer then made Nadine promise to show it to her when she was called up.

“As far as I know, she’s still waiting,” Nadine chuckles. During her six years of service, she had many postings including repairing barrage balloons, and working as a teleprinter operator, before ending up at the famed code-breaking hub, Bletchley Park.

“I was in the signals department, getting ciphers in from here, there and everywhere. All over the place.”

Historians have said the intelligence produced at Bletchley shortened the war by two to four years, and without it the outcome of the war would have been uncertain.

“The British codebreakers

were able to end the war by deciphering Nazi Germany messages and cracking the Enigma code. That was the end of it really. The war ended and we all went home.”

Meeting her husband Wilf after the war, the pair had three children and raised them all in England.

“We didn’t emigrate until after our kids had moved to Australia and New Zealand as adults.

We were in our fifties by then and thought it was too late for

us, but I’ve gone on almost another 50 years since then.” Wilf passed away in his eighties after being married to Nadine for 58 years, three weeks.

“We lived on Greenwood Street in Motueka for 28 years. After Wilf died, I lived there another five years on my own. When my health took a turn, I moved in with my daughter.” She says being 100 would be better if she wasn’t losing her sight and hearing.

“I’ve always been an avid book reader, but just two weeks ago my eyes started to fail, so now I can’t read any more. Apart from that, I’m very content.”

Keeping her brain active and maintaining an interest in something, be it reading, knitting or writing, is what she attributes to reaching her milestone birthday.

In 2020, the British government presented Nadine with a Bletchley Park Commemorative Badge to acknowledge the vital service she and others provided during the war. It takes pride of place on her bedroom dresser.

Bletchley Park Commemorative Badge. Photo: Jo Kent.

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‘Hurting for those who are hurting’

SARA HOLLYMAN

Hundreds of F45ers turned out in support of a drive to bring mental health and suicide awareness to light.

F45 studios around the country joined together on Friday and Saturday to each attempt to complete 538km on ERG machines, known as rowing machines - one km for every suicide in New Zelaand last year - and then do 3500 burpees, the estimated number of suicide attempts every year. Tasman joined the initiative for the first time this year, with F45 Nelson, Richmond and Motueka combining forces at F45 Richmond to raise money for the I AM HOPE charity.

F45 Nelson and Richmond managing director, Charlotte Donaldson, says you don’t have to look far to find someone in our community who has been affected by suicide, which was why she knew they had to get involved.

The Tasman studios managed

to smash their target, clocking 767km on the ERGs and 3812 burpees.

“It’s just been a sea of bodies doing stuff,” Charlotte says.

A particular favourite, which Charlotte says contributed to much of the 3500 burpee target, was Punish the Trainer, which saw a chance for F45ers to “get back” at their trainers. For $1 members could buy a burpee or 100m on an ERG for a nominated trainer to com-

plete. “There are some very sore bodies today, but that’s the point, right, it’s hurting for those who are hurting.”

Charlotte says they didn’t stop once they had completed the 538km and 3500 targets because “those are the reported numbers and the ones we know about – but there’s always more.”

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F45 Nelson and Richmond owners Chris Binns and Charlotte Donaldson (centre) with managers Emily Rabbitte and Vincent Madden at F45 Richmond. Photo: Sara Hollyman.

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A thousand kilometres on the Camino Trail

ANNE HARDIE

Sue Lindsay is a petite 68-year-old who has just walked more than 1,000km of the Camino Trail on her own, over the Pyrenees in France and into the heart of Spain.

When she left New Zealand for the seven-week walk, she carried just a small backpack as hand luggage on the plane, and even with two bottles of water never had more than 7.5kg on her back.

On Friday, Health Minister Dr Ayesha Verrall visited Nelson to announce that the Government will rebuild Nelson Hospital The first $73 million of funding will allow the Nelson Hospital Redevelopment Project to immediately begin enabling works and design for the acute services building – the first stage in a six-phase $1.098 billion project, to be carried out over 10 years.

The new Nelson Hospital will have an increase in beds from 161 to 255, two extra theatres, and a larger emergency department The redevelopment will also seismically strengthen buildings and include the refurbishment of existing buildings, so they are modern and fit for the future

The Government’s investment is larger than what was originally planned, to ensure that our new building will be future proofed for Nelson’s growing and aging population We’re taking the time to get this project rightwe’ve seen what can go wrong when previous Governments have cut corners and underinvested in health infrastructure

I have advocated strongly for Government to fully fund this important project, and I’m proud to be delivering a new Hospital for Nelson

The Camino Trail, or Camino de Santiago, is a renowned pilgrimage of medieval origin that follows a number of trails to the Cathedral of Santiago de Compostela in Galicia in the northwest of Spain.

For the past 30 years, walking one of the trails has been on Sue’s wish list and in May she set off, with every night’s accommodation booked for the walk beginning at Le Puy-en-Velay in southeast France. She has long been an adventurer and keen walker, with previous cycling trips in Europe and multi-day tramps in New Zealand, but this was the longest solo walk and followed her retirement in October as a landscape designer.

The trail she chose follows the GR65 route, with family homes accommodating walkers along the way. From the first day in Le Puy-enVelay, she felt the spirituality and history of the pilgrimage that has been in place for centuries.

“You’re considered a pilgrim and it’s very moving when you start at the cathedral at Le Puy and they have a blessing for all those starting the Camino. It was very sincere and the most amazing thing happens as the whole aisle opens up and the pilgrims go down a special pilgrim step in the cathedral and emerge at a door to start the pilgrimage.”

French from school days and university, then took further lessons before heading to France. Once there, she was immersed in the French language and by the end of the trip was able to joke with her hosts and other walkers. “The French were fabulous. They really went out of their way to look after me. I was someone on my own – a small woman with grey hair and not threatening to anyone – and they were lovely and welcoming.”

On her rest days, her French hosts included her with their family for lunch or took her with them to the market. When she got to Spain, men often saw her as “their

granny or mum” and looked after her. Much of the route through France was up and down plateaus on rocky terrain, which was something she had not anticipated. It was hard on her feet and, though she had never had a problem with blisters tramping in New Zealand, there were a couple of days when she took a bus to her next night’s accommodation to give her feet a break.

Her biggest day was when she walked over the Pyrenees by herself in the middle of a storm.

“I went over the Pyrenees in one day which is up to 1,400m altitude and that day took me eight-and-a-half

hours. The first five hours were fine, but then there was thunder and lightning in this massive storm as I was going over the top and I was soaked through.”

While walking in France, she took an alternative route up to the clifftop village and religious sanctuary of Rocamadour, where she only passed a few people on the trail during six days.

As she got closer to Spain, the feeling on the trail changed and it became more of a tourist destination without the same sincerity she had felt in France.

What she did not expect to find in Spain was her own ancestry. She knew she had Spanish ties because DNA tests in the family had shown that, but had not given it much thought until she began walking through Spanish towns among the local people.

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Over the next seven weeks, she averaged 25km a day and up to 34km on her longest day to get to her pre-booked accommodation where she would meet up with sometimes 10 to 20 walkers. Every night she was treated to four-course meals of regional food and wines.

“The meal is served to you by the family and then they sit with you, so it is incredibly social. It was the most social seven weeks of my entire life.”

Sue had conversational

“I had these spooky things happen to me. People would think they knew me and I went through one village where all these people looked like my brothers and sisters. For nearly 300km walking in Spain I felt without a doubt that this is where my ancestry is. It was like it was in my face every day.”

The plan was to walk all the way to Santiago where all the Camino trails converge, but when she got to Burgos after a “cold, miserable night in an old stone building”, she realised she was exhausted and decided it was time to stop.

“It suddenly hit me that I didn’t need to go on. I’d achieved everything I wanted to do.”

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Sue Lindsay has just returned from a more than 1000km walk. Photo: Anne Hardie.

Sue Lindsay on the Camino Trail. Photo: Supplied.

Brightwater Motors downing their tools

JO KENT

It’s certainly been a crazy ride for the team at Brightwater Motors over the last three years, and last week they downed their tools for the very last time.

Owners Dave and Natalie Gilberd made the “bittersweet” decision to sell the business after wanting to branch out into different things.

“It just seemed like the right time for us. We’re sad to leave the ol’ gal and the friends we’ve made through our work, but super proud of what we have achieved, and excited for our next adventure,” Natalie says.

The husband and wife duo took over the 60-year-old business in July 2020 after Dave was made redundant from Air New Zealand and the country was in the middle of its first Covid lockdown.

“What might have seemed like a crazy move has been rewarded ten-fold,” Natalie says. Together they turned a tired “basic” workshop into a hugely successful business, building their clientele and developing the space into something they are proud of.

“From the very start we felt the support of the Brightwater community and this has continued

throughout our time here, and hope that carries over to the new owners – whoever they may be.” Having only been on the market for two weeks, it’s early days for a sale, but Dave has already started

his new role at Brightwater Engineering.

“It’s funny because it’s just a stroll across from where I’ve been working for the past three years, so it’s nice to still be a local.”

During their time at the garage they introduced the country’s first female car maintenance workshop, ‘Chicks who Fix’.

“We just came up with the idea after one of our customers said

it had taken her ages to pluck up the courage to come and see us as it was too intimidating for her to ask for help with her car. I had a lightbulb moment and thought there must be lots of women in that position and so it all began.”

The free monthly workshops were so popular they ended up expanding them to include men too.

“We discovered that many men also wanted to learn the basics of how to change a tyre or the oil, so it was a case of the more the merrier.”

One of their highlights was having TVNZ Breakfast attend one of the sessions.

“It was so fun to be in the spotlight, and shows just how important teaching the basics of car mechanics is to people of all ages.”

The charismatic couple’s personalities shone through in the garage too with the introduction of an over-sized rustic bar with mood lighting, a piano, a drum kit and several guitars.

“The neighbours have probably heard us jamming away after hours sometimes. I’ll miss that,” Dave says.

“But I won’t miss those cold winter days in the garage, that’s for sure.”

Owners of Brightwater Motors Dave and Natalie Gilberd say leaving the business is a bittersweet decision. Photo: Jo Kent.

Billion dollar hospital development to start construction in 2026

MAX FRETHEY Local Democracy Reporter

A $1.1 billion redevelopment of Nelson Hospital is scheduled to occur over the next ten years, the Government announced on Friday.

Minister of Health Ayesha Verrall says the first tranche, worth $73 million, would provide funding for a detailed business case to be developed and allow enabling works, including earthworks, to begin. Construction is slated to begin in 2026.

In addition to plans for a new acute services and inpatient building, the redevelopment will feature 255 beds (up from 161), eight theatres (up from six), and a larger emergency department that meets Australasian standards and will allow better patient flow. “The current building has significant issues. It’s hard to practically care for people in some of the spaces and it means also that the capacity is constrained,” Verrall says. “The people of Nelson deserve a modern, fit-for-purpose hospital.”

Nelson Hospital’s George Manson building was found to be the worst in New Zealand in a 2020 stocktake of the country’s hospitals and, along with the Percy Brunette building, is earthquake-prone.

Both buildings need to be strengthened by November 2028. Jeremy Holman, chief infrastructure and investment officer for Te Whatu Ora – Health New Zealand, says that despite the earthquake-prone notice, the hospital was not at risk of collapse that the funding announcement would get the project, including strengthening works, moving “as fast as possible”.

Verrall adds that the new acute services building will be built to Importance Level 4 standards which will mean the hospital will be able to continue to providing patients with healthcare after an earthquake event.

Nelson’s Labour MP Rachel Boyack says the hospital redevelopment will be the biggest capital project the city has seen in a generation.

“We need to take the time to get

this right – we’ve seen what can go wrong elsewhere when previous Governments have cut corners and under-invested.”

Previous ministerial assurances were given that the hospital redevelopment would begin this parliamentary term.

The delay until 2026 has been attributed to ensuring the hospital’s redevelopment accurately

project’s delay.

“I have some serious concerns about Labour’s ability to deliver the project,” he said. “We can’t afford for Nelson hospital to follow the same path as the Dunedin hospital – our region desperately needs a new hospital.”

He adds that the Nelson Hospital would be a “key priority” for the party if National won the next election, despite Boyack’s concerns the project would be “at risk” under a National Government.

Nelson Mayor Nick Smith sought an urgent briefing from Te Whatu Ora and ministers in June over concerns about meeting the November 2028 deadline to strengthen the hospital.

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addressed the needs of the region and, according to Verrall, has resulted in plans for a “larger-than-initially-planned hospital”.

National’s Nelson candidate Blair Cameron says it was “good” to see funding committed to the hospital redevelopment but said the Government should have “been up front much earlier” about the

He describes the announcement as a “positive step forward”, but reiterated his concern that it was going to be “very tight” for Te Whatu Ora to meet the strengthen the building in time.

Threat of urban sprawl and bringing vibrancy

An architect, academic and innovator, Magdalena Garbarczyk loves Nelson and wants to help the region fulfil its potential as a place to live, work and play.

Born in Poland, raised in France and educated in France and The Netherlands, Magdalena is a co-founder of the firm Fineline Architecture and the independent thinktank Nelson Tasman 2050. She shares both her concerns about the impact of urban sprawl on Nelson and Tasman, and the solutions to it, with host Matt Lawrey on Episode 12 of The Nelson Pod.

Magdalena has worked on developments across Europe but was drawn to Nelson and New Zealand for the lifestyle and the oppor-

tunity to work on meaningful community projects.

She said it was nearly impossible for a young family to buy a house in Auckland and so they moved to Nelson two and a half years ago after a number of visits.

“I’ve always felt that this place has lots of potential,” she said.

In addition to Nelson’s incredible natural landscape, the friendly community and ‘the sense of peace’, Magdalena appreciates the way the city is less hierarchical than Auckland, something that she finds helps to get projects going.

Magalenda is, however, concerned that the central city is not as vibrant as it could be.

“Quality intensification is the Number 1 aspect that will bring that vibracy

back. Unfortunately, what’s happening is now, and what The Future Development Strategy is still allowing more of the sprawl that we’ve been seeing for many years.”

Magdalena says reducing sprawl will also help to address the climate emergency.

“We talk a lot about the climate emergency and the thing that we forget sometimes around the term is the ‘emergency’ part,” she said.

“We really need to focus on the climate emergency and the projects and the developments that we are allowing should really be aligned with that.”

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Minister of Health Ayesha Verrall (left) announced the $1.1 billion redevelopment on Friday alongside Nelson’s Labour MP Rachel Boyack. Photo: Max Frethey.

Architect and academic Magdalena Garbarczyk shares her concerns about the way our region is developing with Matt Lawrey on The Nelson Pod.

WIS students in world champs tiebreaker

JO KENT

For the first time since the competition began 32 years ago the winners of the Kids’ Lit Quiz World Final had to be determined by a tiebreak finish, with Waimea Intermediate narrowly missing out on first place to Australian team Macquarie College.

Teacher Lucy Pritchard says coming second is a huge achievement for the Year 7 and 8 students, but it’s heartbreaking for the kids to be announced as joint first place –only to miss out in the tiebreaker round.

“There were 10 rounds with Waimea coming second for most of them. After round eight they were winning by four points against Australia. And by three points after round nine,” she says.

“I literally sat with my head between my knees for the last round as I just couldn’t bear to look as it was so nail-bitingly close. I only looked up when I heard the buzzer and was told it was our team.”

During the final round, Waimea led by just two points.

“Then on the last question, Australia buzzed first which put them up to equal first place with us.”

The decision was then made to go to a tie-breaker.

“The irony was that Australia ac-

cidentally pressed the buzzer and had to make a guess on the answer, which they got right, and that decided our fate as runners-up.”

Lucy says that while the competition was handled extremely well, she was disappointed that out of 75 questions not one had a New Zealand-related theme.

“The other four teams had questions relating to their countries, but we didn’t even get one. If we had, it would have tipped us ahead of Australia and we wouldn’t have had to go to a tie-breaker. So that’s been a bit tough to deal with.”

After the results were announced, emotions ran high and two of the team were inconsolable.

“We were all incredibly tired and sad, but happy and proud at coming second in the world.”

The reason a joint first place wasn’t awarded was because the trophies for first and second place were different and the overall winners took home $200 each.

“I’m so proud of our team, especially because one of them was so sick she could barely get out of bed the day of the competition,” says Lucy.

“But she did and she answered a few of the questions, so without her we may not have been as successful. I’m so grateful to her for that. They were all exceptional.”

Maia Wingate, Anya Cook and (front row) Che Harris and Alice Cameron represented New Zealand at the world finals. Photo: Jo Kent.

Local History

A nurse’s service in World War 1

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At the outbreak of World War 1 the country did not have an official army nursing service and the Government was at first reluctant to send nurses overseas. They soon changed their mind, and the New Zealand Army Nursing Service was formed in January 1915. Over the period of the war years New Zealand nurses served in Egypt, on the Western Front, in England and on hospital ships, working long hours and enduring many of the same dangers and discomforts as the men.

One of these nurses was Jean Grant Skinner Ingram of Richmond. She was born in November 1885 in Dunedin to John Bannerman Ingram and Annie Low Ingram, nee Skinner, and in 1886 the family moved to Nelson.

Jean was a pupil at Richmond School until 1899 and in 1909 began training as a nurse at Nelson Hospital, passing the nursing exam ination in 1911. Before the war she worked in Dunedin and Napier hospitals.

Jean was one of the first 50 nurses that the War Office in London accepted from New Zealand. She was farewelled at a public function, by the Mayor, G Chisnall, who expressed his and the residents of Richmond gratitude and wished her a safe return.

She embarked on 8 April 1915 for England aboard the ship ‘Rotorua’ and was posted to Egypt, spending some time at Port Said.

In early February 1916 Jean was stationed at No. 1 New Zealand Stationary Hospital in Abassia, but in March she returned to New Zealand on the ship ‘Tahiti’ as Matron in charge of the sick and wounded soldiers.

After a short trip home, Jean returned to Egypt and in 1917 spent a year at Amiens and Hazelbrouck hospitals. The following year saw her at Walton on Thames rehabilitation facility and then

Mayor Tim King wins mayoral award

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at Mount Felix Estate Military Hospital as sub-matron.

As the war drew to a close, Jean returned home on the ‘Ruapehu’ in 1919. A hearty welcome was held for her on the Anglican Church grounds in Richmond. W Wilkes, Mayor of Richmond, expressed how proud the town was of her and paid tribute to her skill, kindness and character. He presented Jean with a silver entrée dish inscribed: “Presented to Sister Ingram by her Richmond friends, June 23rd’.”

Jean married Hugh Eric Haggitt in Richmond in June 1919 after which they moved to Balclutha to farm. Jean had nursed Hugh when he was wounded in France. A few years later they moved to Wairarapa and returned to Nelson after World War 2. Jean died on the 27 May 1966.

Tasman Mayor Tim King has won the ‘SuperLeader’ award at this year’s Local Government New Zealand conference.

This award was for earmarked for an exceptional elected member who leads by example, inspires others to action, and brings others along to make an outstanding contribution to their community.

Judges said Tim’s “own low-key style” was underpinned by his consistency and putting people first, looking to the long-term benefits even when there may be resistance in the short-term.

“I do appreciate getting the award, but really it’s a reflection of a lot of other factors that go into making my job as easy as it can be, which sometimes isn’t that easy.” Tim says previous mayors, councillors, council staff, and the community have supported him over a long period of time and were essential in his success.

“You don’t get anything done in this role, in my experience, on your own. You are entirely reliant on the team of people that the public votes in to work with, and then the council staff in terms of delivering, and the community in terms of acceptance or otherwise of things that you put up.”

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“The Alpha iQ ’s are two compact powerful speakers, that are the equivalent of an 80’s Mini system. They can plug straight into a turntable, television, or optical device and can stream from any favourite platform you prefer. They are look good and just sound great!” The primary speaker can be directly connected to a turntable for the vinyl lovers, and an HDMI port lets you experience ‘True to Nature’ sound with TV and movies.

Using Bluetooth connectivity, the Alpha iQ supports wireless playback from smart devices and the BluOS app can be used to play music

files stored on an external drive. For late-night listening the combined optical/headphone jack lets you connect a pair of headphones and for enhanced bass, there’s a subwoofer output. Comprising of two wireless bookshelf speakers with built-in amplifiers, the left and right speakers communicate via a wireless link that can cover most rooms in an average-size home without delays or latency, so music stays synched and clear regardless of speaker placement. With the Alpha iQ, all you need is power and a streaming service and you’re good to go.

Simple, immediate and beautiful, the Alpha iQ is compatible with most mobile operating systems, while the intuitive BluOS app lets you control every aspect of the Alpha iQ’s operation, while playback can be controlled through AI voice assistants. Touch controls are conveniently located on the top of the primary speaker for volume adjusting, pause and playback. Featuring a sleek, modern design, the speaker set is available in satin white and satin black finishes and retails at $2,499 - a very internationally competitive price, says Tim.

Comprising two wireless bookshelf speakers with built-in amplifiers, PSB’s Alpha iQ is an all-in-one audio system for the streaming age.

Jean Ingram.

Photo: Supplied.

Tim King was presented his award by Sarah Baddeley from MartinJenkins. Photo: Local Government New Zealand.

Brightwater’s youngest entrepreneurs

Awesome Cece! Great work girls.

Jenny Lines

Well done girls!

Rachel Bartlett

Well done girls! Such a great achievement as little entrepreneurs.

Jo Ng

YES for the win

Well done! We love having you here at The Food Factory.

The Food Factory Nelson

Awesome work Waimea College and Phoebe Davey.

Melanie Brown

GP pulses to WOW stage

Congrats Ben! Not surprised that you have created something amazing - always talented and creative.

Amy van Arendonk

Well done, a lovely GP. When I went to him we talked tramping and photography.

I knew he had an artistic bent. Congratu lations.

Janet

Smith Jordan

Supermarket exit ‘dangerous’ for cyclists

Why is it that this is instantly a motorist problem? This is a council-created ‘traffic’ problem, not just a motorist problem. It is not the landowners problem, why should they have to install speed humps to slow cars down that are already going slow as they try to enter traffic flow. A simple solution would be to put a barrier of some sort so that cyclists have to slow down and ‘wriggle’ through slowly instead of tearing through at 15-20kph. Personally, I think the whole intersection layout is pretty hor rible and I avoid it. I am a motorist, mo torcyclist, cyclist, and retired truck driver.

Phil Allan

The theory may have been signed off, trou ble is, it only works if everyone drives to the road code, cyclists included, so, reality is, the practice of this design is (disorganized) chaos.

Connie Quence

Agree! As a regular driver at this exit, it needs to be a one way for cyclists. It’s hard enough to get out of with so much traffic coming from the right and suddenly with short notice, there’s a cyclist on your left. There’s quite a blind spot.

Debbie Gardner

I so agree. But what about the

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Mako vs Otago

Friday, 4 August, 5.35pm

Trafalgar Park

Witness the power and precision of the Mako as they battle it out on the field. Tickets at the gate or from: https://mako.flicket. co.nz/events

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Race 2023

Saturday, 5 August, 1.30pm registration

11 Whitby Way, Wakefield

Classic local 11k run/walk (5km for kids) from Wakefield to the top of Dovedale Hill along the Pigeon Valley Road. One-way course. $10 Entry, youth and members free.

bad planning on Salisbury Rd where the cycle lane suddenly stops and becomes a bus stop. I bike the route often and twice recently had a bus pull in, or stopped behind me before it could pull in. It’s like the cycle lanes are afterthoughts and are the first to be closed during roadworks.

Diane Chandler

Hmm, I wonder if escooters etc know they are supposed to be doing 15km/hour max on shared pathways? Also e-bikes? Do they all have speedos? Maybe some education around that would help or signage to that effect. Good to put onus on both sides -

drivers and riders.

Janet Ellison

Richmond’s clock is back

Yay, that’s great news. Thank you. I didn’t realise how much I looked at the time and temperature until it was gone. Great work.

Wendy A Cornish

Great to have one back up.

Julie Pickering

Flower Farm passion for quality florals

My favourite place to buy flowers. The girls there are absolutely wonderful.

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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

Supporting older adults across the region

COMING UP IN AUGUST:

• Thursday 3rd - Be Inspired: Brook Sanctuary (Nelson Office)

• Thursday 10th - Trevor Irwin-EPOA and anything legal (Richmond Office)

• Tuesday 15th - Movie: The Swimmers (Richmond Office)

• Thursday 17th - Laughter Yoga (Richmond Office)

• Tuesday 22nd - More Stable More Able (Richmond Office)

• Tuesday 29th - Be Inspired Brook Sanctuary (Richmond Office)

• Monday 4 September - Amazing Race (Nelson Office)

For more information: 03 544 7624

Email: admin@ageconcernnt.org.nz

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People connecting people –Age Concern Nelson Tasman

Dedicated to bringing people together, Age Concern Nelson Tasman is always on the hunt for new people to help extend their reach across the region. Already delivering services in rural Tasman, an opportunity has come up for a new parttime position based in Motueka. Manager Caroline Budge explains, “This position is for an Elder Abuse Response Advisor to cover the Motueka district and over to Mohua/ Golden Bay. We’re really excited at the prospect of having an office and dedicated team member there. Staff already regularly travel to these places and we’re committed to the whole of the region, not just our urban areas. We want to ensure that older adults in the harder-to-reach parts of the region have the support they need.” For those who are interested in volunteering with the charity, there is also a range of ways in which people can help. “We would be delighted to hear from anyone who’s keen to get involved with us and help deliver services and create fun opportunities. We’re looking for volunteer drivers to help transport people to our ‘Tea & Talk’ sessions, as well as visitors to be matched with an older person who they can visit in their home. We also need volunteers to help adults who need respite from their role as full-time carer, and for keen cyclists, we have our

rickshaw riding at two local retirement villages, taking residents out for a short bike ride in their amazing rickshaw tricycles.” Keeping people social and informed is an integral part of the Age Concern ethos, and the team has been busy planning events at both the Nelson and Richmond offices. “This includes movie sessions and interesting talks from organisations such as the Cawthron Institute and the Brook Waimarama Sanctuary as part of our Be Inspired series. We also have information sessions on topics such as legal issues, Advance Care Planning and the importance of falls prevention.” Finally, showcasing older adults to the wider world, Caroline says they’re keen to talk to people who’d be happy to share their story. “For the past couple of years, we’ve created an exhibition called ‘Beyond the Face’, which challenges people to look beyond a person’s current appearance and see them as a whole person with fascinating lives, colourful experiences and wonderful achievements. In 2021 and 2022 we featured a wide range of amazing older adults – writing a short profile of an element of their life, with a professional photograph to accompany it. It’s a wonderful way in which we can uncover some of the rich tapestry that makes up our members and celebrate them.”

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Arts

Friends make discoveries in art

KATE RUSSELL

An art exhibition two years in the making has finally become a reality for two good friends.

‘Discoveries’ by Alison Horn and Mags Meechang is now on at the Nelson Suter Art Society’s McKee Gallery until 20 August.

“We have known each other since the 1990s,” Mags says. “We’ve been in art groups together and have similar interests in the environment and nature.”

The pair finally decided to hold an exhibition together and proposed the idea to the Nelson Suter Art Society almost two years ago. Over that time, they have created 55 artworks between them. Both artists say ‘Discoveries’ is

about how the things that happen around them can influence their artwork. This could be their mood on a particular day, or what the weather is like.

“It is about what we have discovered being in different places, and what we are feeling affects how and what we paint,” says Alison.

Alison’s line and colour work, heavily impacted by nature, is in a small format as she tends to keep her gear in her backpack and paint when the inspiration strikes. Mags describes her impressionist work as “colourful and diverse”, done instinctively from her experiences and personality.

‘Discoveries’ runs until 20 August at the Nelson Suter Art Society’s McKee Gallery.

AN ADVENTURE IN ART: Putangitangi Greenmeadows Centre is hosting an art experience for the whole community from 6 - 20 August. ‘An Adventure in Art’ is a ‘collaborative exhibition exploring all that art is’. More than 20 local groups are involved in the exhibition, with centre manager Gareth Cashin conducting research on local groups in the area with the vision to celebrate creativity, diversity, vibrancy, and participation within the community. People are invited to participate through exhibitions and performances and participate in artworks, dance, fabric art, floral design, film and photography through open studios. Check out the details on the ‘An Adventure in Art’ Facebook page. Pictured from left are Karen Scott, Gareth Cashin and Art Group Nelson chairperson, Karen Loten. Photo: Supplied.

Tasman Mako 2023 season

Friends Alison Horn and Mags Meechang with some of their artwork that will be on display at their exhibition ‘Discoveries’ this month. Photo: Kate Russell.

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Alteration and repair specialists

Located conveniently at the Richmond Mall, with parking right outside the door, Seamless Alterations and Repairs is the only specialised clothing alterations and repairs store in Richmond. Owned by Diane Lamont, providing high standards of workmanship and customer service are the team’s top priority. Purchasing the business in 2020, Diane has invested heavily in specialised, high-quality industrial machinery, upskilling staff, rebranding, and building strong relationships with customers and local businesses. Diane and her skilled team provide a wide range of alteration and repair services that cater to people’s unique needs from sewing buttonholes, replacing zippers, hemming and resizing to more complex alterations and repurposing clothing, even altering curtains, and repairing pet garments. They keep up to date with the latest sewing techniques and industry trends, ensuring that every item is handled with care, skill and expertise.

“With our range of industrial machines, we can work with a wide range of fabrics from stretch and knit fabrics to heavier fabrics including leather.”

“We feel strongly about sustainability and have made it an important part of our ethos. We actively promote altering, repairing, and upcycling of garments as an alternative to unnecessary discarding and replacing

of clothing. By extending the lifespan of garments through repairs and alterations, we help our planet by contributing to the reduction of textile waste.” Their focus on clothing sustainability means they encourage customers to bring in ill-fitting clothes for alteration.

“We’ve all purchased an item of clothing only to get it home and find it doesn’t fit as well as it did in the store. Our team brainstorm together to find ways clothing can be altered to make it something our customers loves to wear.”

“With Ball season upon us, we can help with resizing, shortening, and altering of ball dresses, suit jackets and pants. Last minute alterations are available. We also offer a steaming and ironing service.”

With their attention to detail and high-quality workmanship along with the diverse range of alteration and repair services available, the team excel in providing a welcoming and professional experience for all their customers. Seamless Alterations and Repairs offer a standard seven-day turnaround service as well as a rush service for those last minute and urgent alterations. Contact Diane on 027 885 3777 or email shop@seamlessrepairs.co.nz for more information.

HAPPY 5TH BIRTHDAY TO STACEY

It’s time to celebrate five fabulous years of Stacey at 249 Queen Street, Richmond. As I reflect on those early days, and how far we’ve come, I’m so grateful to our customers, near and far, for their loyalty through the years. Over the years Stacey has launched online shopping capabilities, introduced new fashion brands and added to our team. At Stacey we love a good “do” and have hosted many events both here and at various Nelson locations. Fashion shows, VIP events, fundraising for charities, to name a few: Breast cancer, Nelson hospice, Big Brother Big Sister, and many smaller charities are on our ‘love to support’ list. This year alone, we’ve helped raise over $8,000 for charity. I love that.

I am thrilled to offer over 50 fashion labels, including our New Zealand made labels with the likes of OBI and Jaclyn M. Showcasing our local designers creates local jobs and keeps the Aotearoa fashion industry thriving, something I am very proud of. Our suppliers are a key part of our business, I appreciate the relationships I have cultivated over the past five years, catching up and seeing their latest collections is often like catching up with old friends.

Looking ahead, Stacey has a bright future. I am grateful and humbled by your support, both in store and online. My team and I love nothing more than finding the perfect outfit or outfits for you, and seeing you walk out our doors happy and with renewed confidence. I am fortunate to have a team of enthusiastic and passionate women behind me, supporting my vision. Here’s to the last five years and many more at Stacey.

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I have been selling properties in the Nelson region for the last 16 years and am delighted to bring my own branding to life this year.

It was so great to find Sarah and have her join me – we share common professional ethics, a love of horses, and a dependency on good coffee!

Over the past 16 years I have seen real estate cycles come and go, all producing slightly different selling market conditions, and each presenting their own challenges. Some situations mean we have to think outside the traditional real estate box to get a sale over the line, and my experience has allowed us to do that in many cases.

Here at Welcome both Sarah and I stand firmly behind our commitment to look after our clients and customers with care that starts and finishes with the people involved in the transaction, not just the sale. Clear and honest communication, friendly and professional guidance, extensive market knowledge and a calm and reassuring manner are the attributes that make my clients recommend me to others, and to always come back to me if they are again in the property market.

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+ Fern pint prices stay still, despite excise rise

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Following the government’s recent announcement to introduce another rise in alcohol excise tax, Sprig + Fern Brewing Co. has made the decision to absorb the extra costs and avoid any price rises.

The excise tax rise of 6.65% is the second-largest in 30 years, behind only last year’s 6.92% rise. The knockon effect of this, particularly for smaller breweries, is enormous – especially alongside other essentials, such as CO2 and malt, which have also seen recent price

increases. The impact of these mounting costs is expected to drive prices up for most alcoholic beverages in New Zealand.

Tracy Banner, Owner + Master Brewer at Sprig + Fern Brewing Co., says:“We obviously talked at length about the potential impact to our business, but ultimately decided that not increasing any of our prices was the right thing to do right now. The brewery will absorb these additional costs for as long as feasible.

“Ultimately this decision is with those who enjoy our beers and support the taverns top of mind –we want to avoid them needing to pay more for their pint.”

The decision comes as Sprig + Fern Brewing Co. begin another campaign, referring to the brewery and fourteen Sprig + Fern taverns as the ‘Home of the Proper Pint’.

Daniel Tipping, Marketing + Communications Executive at Sprig + Fern Brewing Co., says: “When is a pint really a pint? Given our history, and with the Union Jack being on the flag, it only feels right that we take the original British measurement, which is 568 millilitres. For historical reasons, the Americans opt for around 470ml – some bars in New Zealand go even smaller, typically around 425ml. Some taverns

have cheekily dubbed this the ‘city pint’. “If a pint down the road is a dollar cheaper, but it’s 20% smaller, you simply may not be getting the best value. Times are tough out there – we want to look after those who support Sprig + Fern.”

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Every service is different, and with the knowledge and extensive experience in helping families our funeral directors can arrange a memorable service of celebration to honour the life of your loved one. Simplicity is for everyone – we know it doesn’t have to cost the earth to mean the world. Our services mean you can say goodbye on your terms, because simplicity means living (and dying) within your means.

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Our locations – our success story over the past six and a half years means that we can now offer locations in both Nelson and Richmond. Call in to see us at 69 Haven Road, Nelson or 276b (Petrie Car Park), Richmond.

The Star Tavern and Armadillos

The Star Tavern and Armadillos in Richmond offer a fantastic experience to all who visit. New owner George Crosbie has been hard at work, freshening up both venues and introducing popular new options that align perfectly with their long reputation for good old-fashioned local hospitality.

Friendly and experienced staff ensure that every guest feels welcome, whether you are hosting a function, enjoying dinner out, or just a quick catch up with friends. Armadillo’s ‘Kids Dine Free’ offer has taken the town by storm and over 700 free children’s meals

have been dished up in the last month as well as our weekly $20 specials; Wednesday’s Pork Ribs, Thursday Chicken Schnitzel, and Sunday Steaks. At The Star Tavern, the generosity continues with thousands of dollars of prizes handed out to patrons through the relaunched Mega Meat Raffle and Friday’s popular games and giveaways. “We are family owned and very family orientated. Our free meals, specials, and big prizes are the perfect way for us to give back to those who have supported us for all these years.”

Regional recycling to pause

MAX FRETHEY Local Democracy Reporter

Recycling across Nelson-Tasman is being paused for two weeks to allow for essential maintenance at the Materials Recovery Facility in Richmond.

The kerbside collection of yellow-top bins will stop from 7 August until 20 August to provide a “rare” opportunity for the work.

“It’s been on the books for a little while and it’s the perfect time in winter, a quiet time in the year,” says Yuri Schokking, national resource recovery manager for Smart Environmental.

“Unfortunately, a major repair in one of the major in-feed belts is required,” he explains.

“We have to [put] scaffold up and pull it apart to get at it, and a lot of hot work – welding and grinding and stuff – so we can’t have a whole floor of recycling material behind us.”

The recovery facility takes 150 tonnes of plastics, aluminium, and cardboard a week which is why the recycling can’t continue to be collected during the fortnight period.

After eight years of work, the main intake conveyor is now “desperate” for repair.

“We’ve got a whole area of accelerated wear because the chain conveyor has moved over slightly and caused a whole lot of rubbing which now has to be rebuilt.”

Yuri says it’s difficult to know what caused the shift but says a lot of debris – like bottle caps and non-recyclable material – can get jammed in the conveyer.

“It’s hard to say what the catalyst was, it’s just a ‘do it before it fails’ type thing.”

Though the main conveyor is the main glaring issue, workers will go through the rest of the plant as well and touch up all the other conveyors and machinery at the same time.

“That’s the catalyst to do everything else at the same time, because the plant doesn’t stop – 5 days a week, 52 weeks a year.”

Smart Environmental are also taking the opportunity to refurbish some of their recycling trucks.

The glass bin lifting gear on four collection trucks will be refurbished along with the sidearm on the main recycling sidearm truck. An internal body refurbishment on a dual combination truck will also be completed.

“It’s not a necessary precursor,” Yuri says, as the trucks are already on a regular maintenance cycle. “It’s just because we’re not doing recycling for two weeks, we’ll give the trucks a good going over.”

The two-week pause will see each household across the region miss out on one load of recycling so Tasman District Council is asking people to hold on to recycling until their next collection week, but if this isn’t possible, you can bring it to your nearest resource recovery centre free of charge. During the two weeks, glass recycling won’t take place in Tasman.

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The main conveyor at the Materials Recovery Facility has shifted and worn the machinery down so essential maintenance needs to be done.

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Interclub battle for bragging rights

GORDON PREECE

It was a battle for bragging rights as Prices Waimea Pango faced off against Prices Waimea Ahurei in the local premier grade netball at Saxton Stadium on Thursday.

After being outclassed by firstplaced Jacks OPD the previous week, and with team members out with sickness, Ahurei were also seeking a win to lift spirits.

It was a well-oiled defence halfway through the second quarter which enabled Ahurei to do just that with a 66-31 victory over Pango.

The first quarter ended with a close score of 17-11 to Ahurei, with its on-target goal shooter, Tali Uia, nailing 12 goals from 14 attempts.

While Pango applied extra pressure in the second quarter with returning goal shooter Lauren Chaney scoring six from six, Ahurei clapped on their defence and cruised to a 34-20 lead.

The Harriet Ogilvie and Tali Uia combo in the shooting circle proved too deadly for Pango with a 48-26 trail at the third quarter finish and 35 points separating both teams at the final hooter.

Ahurei coach Mandy Whiting says while it was nice to face off against a fellow club team, Ahurei still had to lift themselves.

“Pango played a really nice game, and they kept it short so we had to work hard on defence,” she says.

“I feel that we strengthened in our defence, probably from halfway through the second quarter to the fourth quarter, and then we

were trying different combinations and they worked, bringing [Tali Uia] out to goal attack and [Harriet Ogilvie] into goal shoot.

“If we can keep improving with defence, our attack will come with it.”

Pango coach Sarah Rankin says her team will work to recraft a “clean and tidy” defence and being able to execute while under pressure.

She also welcomed Lauren Chaney’s return to the court.

“It was really cool to see her get a full game… she was strong to the ball, got some lovely rebounds and she went straight to the hoop as a shooter, you can’t ask for more than that.”

In other results from NBS premier netball, the Jacks OPD once again showed why they deserve to be top of the ladder with an 80-30 drubbing over Nelson Girls College senior A.

The FCL Nelson Men also had a dominant win, beating F45 Richmond 75-31.

Prices Waimea Ahurei will meet the FCL Nelson men at 6.15pm this Thursday, while Pango will face-off with Nelson College for Girls Senior A at 7.45pm.

Epic ‘game of two halves’ for Mako women

PETER JONES

Whoever said “you have to play the whole 80 minutes to get the job done” obviously was not referring to the Tasman women’s rugby team at Trafalgar Park on Saturday.

The Mako women won their Farah Palmer championship clash with North Harbour in Nelson after turning a 21-0 halftime deficit into a 26-21 victory.

It was the classic “game of two halves”.

In the first 40 Tasman were shunted off the park by a Hibiscus side who registered three converted tries, showing more structure, intent and power.

The Mako were unable to force field position, could not hold the ball for lengthy phases and struggled with a dysfunctional lineout.

But, whatever coach Mel Bosman said and planned at halftime had immediate effect.

Coming out with more energy and motivation, the Mako took advantage of a North Harbour sin-binning after seven minutes to register their first try, to lively midfielder Chloe Dixon.

First five Cassie Siataga converted, then slowly took control of the match with her long-kicking game.

Three minutes later replacement Sarah Jones got on the scoresheet, the beneficiary of a clever pass from stand-out winger Fiaali’a Solomona. Siataga missed that conversion but made no mistake 15 minutes later when she added the extras to a superb solo effort from Solomona, racing over 50m on the left flank after a solid fend-off

to her opposite. However, the home side still trailed 21-19 and, with time running out, they rolled the dice. Hot on attack up under the Harbour posts they turned down a penalty shot to win the match, tapped and spun the ball wide where it was gratefully accepted by centre Lesieli Taufa who dotted down for the winning try, again converted by the influential Siataga.

She, alongside loosies Sui Pauaraisa and Tamara Silcock, midfielders Dixon and Taufa, Solomona, plus hardworking locks Tanita Garnett and Brooklyn Logan, along with captain and No 8 Tamara Silcock were influential in manufacturing a comeback for the ages.

They will face Taranaki in an away game on Friday, 4 August.

Prices Waimea Ahurei WA Kelsey Whiting connects with the ball close to the shooting circle. Photo: Gordon Preece.

Tasman Mako picked up their first win of the 2023 Farah Palmer Cup season with an impressive come-from-behind win. Photo: Barry Whitnall/Shuttersport.

Local volleyballer hits American court

GORDON PREECE

Lilly Zwart has jetted to America’s Cornhusker State after spiking a $22,000 volleyball scholarship. The 18-year-old, who graduated from Waimea College last year, plans to compete in the sport and study criminal justice at Western Nebraska Community College in Scottsbluff, Nebraska.

She says her scholarship is renewed each year and it covers her total education, living, travel and volleyball costs, and plans to make the most of the opportunity to reach new volleyball heights.

“Having the ability to study and get a degree for free, it’s just great because it’s not an opportunity a lot of people get and it’s also so I can really take my volleyball to the next level,” she says.

“Being able to meet so many new people, and travelling all over through the States, is just going to be absolutely incredible.

“My [new] team managed to place sixth in the national competition last year at the [USA] nationals, where all of the colleges around the United States compete against each other, and this year I hope we can secure a top three finish.” Lilly says she became interest-

ed in playing volleyball overseas when one of her friends returned from her American volleyball excursion under a similar scholarship.

She then floated her scholarship application to various American coaches with video clips of her competing.

“They would come back and say

whether I was of interest or not, and I had quite a few schools come back,” she says.

“I had to be a strong volleyball player really and be an asset to their team.”

Lilly says her scholarship also required a Grade Point Average score of 3.0.

She says her biggest achievement

to date was representing New Zealand in Chile with the Volley Ferns last month.

“Being only 18 and playing for the Volley Ferns was absolutely incredible, it’s the best experience I’ve ever had,” she says.

She says she first stepped onto a volleyball court as a seven-yearold and it was love at first spike.

“Allan Brodie [from Volleyball Tasman] came to my school when I was about seven and told all the kids that they should start playing volleyball,” she says. “I went and played down at the Richmond Badminton Club and absolutely fell in love with the sport, I just love the dynamic and the team culture of it.”

Lilly Zwart anticipates an “absolutely incredible” volleyball venture in America. Photo: Gordon Preece.

Sam steps up for Rangatahi

SARA HOLLYMAN

Born and bred Tasman lad Sam Hedges will step out of his comfort zone and take to the ring as the main card in Saturday’s Fight for Rangatahi at the Motueka Recreation Centre. He will meet Te Kaha-born Sam Cassidy for three two-minute rounds in front of a crowd of roughly 800.

With 16 fights on the cards, the five-hour event will mark the return of large-scale boxing event for the region.

Sam says fighting in front of his hometown makes his first fight in front of a crowd special, but to be named as the main fight is an honour.

The 34-year-old is a seasoned league player, representing

both Tasman and the West Coast at premier level before hanging up his league jersey in 2021.

It was then that he joined Motueka’s Ahikaa Boxing.

“Mental health has been the biggest motivator to get into boxing and I hope, being someone who battles mental health daily, that by getting in the ring it may inspire someone who’s struggling to come forward and reach out for support,” Sam says. He says the home crowd has given him extra motivation ahead of Saturday’s bout.

“I’ve been training twice most days, so I’ve really dedicated a lot and sacrificed a lot. Losing’s not really come into the equation.”

Co-organiser Randall Dixon says the support for the event has been “unreal”.

They are expecting a sell-out crowd, with clubs from Christchurch and Auckland bringing in boxers for the event.

“I’ve done a few of these events over the last 20 years, but this is by far the best one so far in terms of support and ticket sales. I’m looking forward to it.”

Sam says he’s not feeling nervous, more confident.

“I trust my ability in the ring, I’ve worked hard to get to where I am.

“I’m fighting to fight a good fight.”

Tickets can be purchased from Eventbrite.

RUGBY TIPPING

The Nelson Hockey Association junior hockey programme introduces youngsters to the sport in a fun, safe, and engaging way through skill development and friendly games. Regional development officer Daniel Hobbs says around 500 hockey players aged between three and 13 pad up for the programme each year which is split into four divisions including Kindy, Fun, Mini, and Kiwi Sticks. Five-year-old Rafe Evatt, (pictured left) and six-yearold St Paul’s student Chloe Delaney were there on Thursday to learn the ropes. “The best outcome for us is they keep in the programme, so they start at Kindy Sticks, go right to the end which is Kiwi Sticks, and they then go into the club programme,” Daniel says. The programmes are held each term at Nelson Hockey Club and registrations are available on its website.

Tasman vs Otago Taranaki vs Counties Manukau Hawkes Bay vs North Harbour Manawatu vs Wellington

Northland vs Canterbury Bay of Plenty vs Auckland

Southland vs Waikato

Northland vs Taranaki

Sangster

Wilson

Russ

Photo: Gordon Preece.

Sam Hedges had been named as the main card for Saturday night’s Fight for Rangatahi. Photo: Supplied.

Community Notices

Community Notices

MONDAY

DIVORCECARE NN 2023. 13 week course starting Monday 4th Sept. 7 -9pm @ Richmond New Life Church side Room Cost $55 for Manual. Email: divorcecarenn@gmail.com or txt 0274193035 and we will contact contact you. Www.Divorcecare.org

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

WELLBY TALKING CAFÉ: 10am – 11.30am, Tuesday 1st August 2023, McCashin’s, Stoke. Wellby Talking Cafés are about social connection and finding out about groups, activities and services. www.wellby.org.nz 03 5467681.

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

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

CENTRAL GARDEN CLUB meet 2nd Wedn each month 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 10:3011.30 a.m. at Deville’s Cafe, 22 New St. Want to get out and meet people? Join us for coffee and chat. New people are always wel-

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

SEND TO: events@waimeaweekly.co.nz

come. Ph: Clive 021 205 4731.

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

WAITAKI OLD GIRLS’ SOCIAL GROUP NELSON. Pop in for a coffee and chat from 10 am on Friday 4th August at Columbus Coffee, Morrison Square, 244 Hardy Street, Nelson. All Oamaruians welcome. Queries 027 673 1145.

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

WAIMEA HARRIERS annual Dovedale Hill Race Saturday 5th August. Runners and walkers of all abilities welcome. See website for details. Queries 0223729432

RICHMOND OLD TIME DANCE, Aug 5, at Richmond Town Hall, Cambridge St., 7 300 till 11 00 PM Live Music, Raffles and Prizes, Entry $8 00 , & a Supper Plate, please. Ph: Richard, 5444 120.

NELSON PHILATELIC SOCIETY SPECIAL Meeting - Saturday

12th August. Starts 9.00 am – 3 pm At Stoke Baptist Church. Mitchener Cup – Letter “Z” Blenheim Visit. Contact Ross 03 5473554

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

NELSON SOCIAL DANCE CLUB, dance to the Harmony Hunters.

12 Aug, Club Waimea 7.30 to 11pm. $12 members, $17 non-members, $5 Students & non dancers. Coronation theme. 0276478827 Bernard

SUNDAY

WAIMEA MUSIC CLUB meets at Methodist Church Hall, Neale Ave, Stoke on Sunday, 6 August at 1.15pm. All welcome. Ph Jim 5449446 or Clive 0211431138

HIGGINS HERITAGE PARK 222 Pigeon Valley Rd, Wakefield

- Sunday 6 August, enjoy time at our park open day of museum sheds, vintage vehicles, machinery & equipment, bush rail jigger. rides.10am- 3pm www.higginsheritagepark.co.nz

CLASSIC AND COLLECTABLE CAR SHOW. Sun 3rd Sept 0900

onwards at Higgins Heritage Park, Wakefield. Sausage Sizzle, food and hot drinks available. Car and occupants $5

GENERAL GROUPS

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

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

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

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

FEELING SAD, STRESSED, DEPRESSED, OR STUCK? Identify & explore new ways to move forward with a Life Linc Counsellor. Up to 10 face to face counselling sessions available now for individuals & couples. 548 2400 lifelinc.co.nz

ALCOHOLICS ANONYMOUS - Is alcohol causing problems for you in your life? Want to stop drinking but can’t? Maybe we can help. Support meetings every day. Call 0800aaworks 0800 229 6757.

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SITS VACANT

Tutor Wanted

Kip McGrath, Nelson, is looking for a qualified Primary School Teacher. If you value building strong relationships with students and parents, blending humour and enthusiasm with focused, explicit teaching, this could be a rewarding job for you. Currently this role is for one day a week beginning at 3.30pm. To find out more information please contact Zoe 0275 267 741 Otherwise, submit a cover letter with a succinct CV and referee contact to nelson@kipmcgrath.co.nz

GARAGE SALE

36 Surrey Rd, Richmond. Saturday 5th August. Relocating. Household lot. Vintage & high quality items. Everything must go!

WELLS

Patricia Eleanor

30/7/2020

Close to my heart you will always stay until we are together again. I love and miss you dearly Patricia.  Husband John, loved mum of Tracey and Brian Cooke, Kent and Helene Smith and loved Nana of Krystle, Luke, and Olivia Rose.

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.

DENTURES PUBLIC

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.

AGM to be held on Saturday 26th August 2023 at 3pm at RTC Clubrooms

Election of Officers. Reports for the 2022/23 year will be presented. Membership fees for the 2023/24 year will be voted on. Any remit you wish to have discussed at this meeting are to be in the hands of the Secretary by the 17th of August, 2023

All present members and the public are welcome. Secretary 027 487 2480

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