Waimea Weekly - 11 September 2024 by Top South Media

Compassion leads to headstone mission

It all began when 86-year-old Graeme Cotton decided to tidy up his grandparents’ graves and where names could no longer be read.

Now he has been busy at several cemeteries, spraying headstones and grave surrounds for lichen and moss, sweeping layers of foliage from the plots and generally

cleaning them up out of respect for those who are buried there.

His search for his own ancestors has led him to cemeteries around the district, including his great-great-great grandfather and grandmother, John and Jan-

et Kerr, whose weathered graves date back to the late 19th century.

The Kerrs came from Scotland on the Fifeshire and were the first to plough land in the region – at the site that is now the Buxton Carpark in Nelson.

It has all been quite a history lesson of his own family and other families in the cemeteries.

Being Graeme, once he had spruced up his own family’s plots,

ANNE HARDIE

Chris Ashley with enough whitebait for dinner. Photo: Anne Hardie. See page 4.

Where is the ONE spot you’d take a visitor to Nelson Tasman?

“I would take them up to the Richmond Hills Fire Lookout because it has an amazing view.”

“The Centre of New Zealand so you can get the forestry and sea views of Nelson.”

“Kaiteriteri Beach, it’s one of the nicest beaches with the best views in Nelson and it’s a good place to go mountain biking and have food.”

“Tāhunanui, especially in the summer when it’s busy, there’s a lot of different types of people and the beach is nice.”

Compassion leads to headstone mission

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he wanted to start on other graves because many were no longer readable after sometimes a century or more of neglect.

“I started off doing my grandmother’s and grandfather’s and saw some of the others were in a bit of a mess and no-one was doing too much.

“They look like they may not have any family here to look after them.”

His daughters, Michelle Cotton and Lynda Byrne, and granddaughter Courtney Byrne-Collings, often keep him company and help him in the cemeteries as it is just a few weeks since he lost his wife of 67 years, Elizabeth.

Sprucing up the neglected graves keeps him busy at a time

he needs to be busy.

Mitre 10 Helping Hands and Cleaners Wholesale Nelson donated spray for him to use on the graves to clean them up, while the Wakefield Bakery pitched in with lunch when he was doing what he believes is the right thing to do.

His daughters say he has always been compassionate and hard working in the community, right back to the days he was a hockey coach, umpire, built hockey goals and marked the fields, plus kept an eye on the marina as a volunteer launch warden. Graeme says it is all about compassion and honouring those people who lie in the cemeteries, to show they are not forgotten.

“If there’s more compassion and people helped one another, it would be a blimin’ good world.”

Pene Kaonohi Richmond

Megan Rangi Richmond

Blake Riley Richmond

Natasha Arrandale-Wilson Richmond

At 86, Graeme Cotton is busy cleaning up neglected graves. Photo: Anne Hardie.

Dumped recyclables costing thousands

MAX FRETHEY Local Democracy Reporter

Cleaning up rubbish has cost Tasman ratepayers more than $145,000 over the last year.

The large bill comes as Tasman District Council is having to clean up dumped trash about five times a week at the cost of more than $2000 a month.

The situation is proving frustrating for David Stephenson, the council’s team leader for stormwater and waste management.

“Much of this rubbish is material that can be recycled and disposed of for free.”

Anything that can go in your kerbside recycling bin – paper and cardboard, as well as clean aluminium cans, glass, and plastics numbered 1, 2, and 5 – is free to dispose of at the council’s resource recovery centres.

“We’ve also recently dropped the minimum charge to dispose of a 60-litre rubbish bag to $3.60,” David says.

Last financial year, the cost was $6.30 per bag.

Fly-tipping continues to be a problem, David says, with the Waimea and Tākaka Rivers currently being hotspots.

quantities of waste.

“We will fine dumpers every time they can be identified and located, however this can prove difficult in some circumstances,” David says.

Sometimes people can be identified by their rubbish, such as names and addresses on letters, but in the case of the commercial dumper, a culprit could not be identified.

The fine for illegal dumping is $400, but if the issue goes to court fines can reach up to $5,000 for individuals and $20,000 for businesses if found guilty.

Dumping on river berms made headlines in March when the council labelled such dumping “slovenly”.

Even contractors seemed to have been responsible with loads of fill and waste larger than a typical trailer lot also having been dumped.

Last financial year’s high cleanup costs – almost $45,000 on collecting litter from roadsides, reserves, and beaches; and more than $100,000 on clearing material dumped on riversides – were attributed to cleaning up the commercial

Several “covert” CCTV cameras have been installed in locations where rubbish is repeatedly dumped which has proven successful in prosecuting dumpers.

But the council is still asking residents to report fly tipping and, preferably, to get a photo of the event occurring.

“People don’t need to intervene, just a photo or licence plate number is normally enough.”

The council is having to clean up dumped rubbish about five times a week. Photo: TDC.

Rolling out the tread carpet

GORDON PREECE

Leaving tyre waste in the dust is the driving force behind a new nationwide scheme rolled out in the region.

The industry-driven Tyrewise scheme started up on 1 September, allowing 76 registered tyre shops and other tyre generators in Nelson Tasman to have their end-of-life tyres collected for free by registered Tyrewise collectors. It also makes way for the public to dispose of up to five worn-out, clean and de-rimmed tyres per day for free at registered public collection sites which are located at the Richmond, Murchison, Motueka and Tākaka Resource Recovery Centres.

Engagement manager Jason Richards says the desired result was less environmental harm created by tyres in landfill, illegally stockpiled or discarded each year, and for more old tyres to be processed and turned into new products including alternative fuel sources and arena mix.

He says collections at the resource recovery centres would be regular, and most tyres at those sites will be accepted, including those from all-terrain vehicles and light trucks.

“The only exception might be if there are tyres that potentially pose a health and safety risk at those sites, talking about the larger sort of industrial tyres, earth-movers and stuff like that,” he says.

“If the site has gear which they can manoeuvre and shift those large tyres around safely, then they may accept them, otherwise they may direct them to another site.”

The scheme is funded by the tyre stewardship fees, which are collected by the Ministry for the Environment on all newly-imported tyres that have entered the market from 1 March, replacing the old system of makeshift disposal fees

that many tyre retailers previously charged.

This also enables registered tyre shops and other tyre generators to pay registered Tyrewise collectors.

Richmond’s SuperTyre branch manager, Aaron Towns-Hopkins, welcomed the initiative.

“Nothing really changes, we still have someone to come and collect the [end-of-life] tyres anyway… the only difference now being you pay when you purchase the tyre and there’s no cost when the tyre gets disposed at the end of its life,” he says.

“Further up the track we’ll know how well it’s going to go or not go.”

Whitebait patties on dinner menu

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ANNE HARDIE

It might only be a handful of whitebait in the bottom of the sieve, but Chris Ashley reckoned it was enough to mix in a beer batter for a few patties.

As each tide creeps in, whitebaiters have been lining the water’s edge by the Rough Island bridge since the season opened on the first day of September.

On his first day out for the season, Chris took home “half a pound” or just over 200gms of the tiny fish and on his second day he had enough for dinner, so in his view, the season has started off well.

“It’s a good sign they’re around. Once people see a pattie or two, they’ll be down here.”

He’s now in his early 70s, but it’s his first year in retirement from a building career so he finally has more time to find a spot beside the water and try his luck with his net.

His first memories of whitebaiting are as a four-year-old beside the remote Paturau River on

the West Coast of Golden Bay. His job was to mind the site. “I was brought up with whitebaiting with my father – he liked to think he was a whitebaiter.

“As a four-year-old, he used to put me on a spot to stop someone else getting there and then come and lift the net.”

In the past, he has boated up the Aorere River near Collingwood to find a good spot, but now he has the time to “pop out” from Richmond when the tides are right.

Serious whitebaiters arrive early to claim a good place to set up their nets and it’s a matter of finding a space where he can sit and relax while waiting for the current to bring the little critters his way.

As a fan of whitebait, he says a mix of “eggs, a little bit of flour and a bit of beer” makes the best patties, sandwiched between slices of fresh white bread. The whitebait season ends on October 30 and whitebaiting rules are available on the Department of Conservation website.

Tyre-fitter Danny Walsh with tyres at Richmond’s SuperTyre, which is one of the 76 tyre shops registered with Tyrewise in Nelson Tasman. Photo: Gordon Preece.

Extra days next year to give blood

ANNE HARDIE

If you have missed out on donating blood in September’s mobile blood collection in Nelson, the good news is the enthusiasm of local donors has prompted an extra collection to be added next year.

Nelson Tasman blood donors had three mobile blood collections this year and only 200

people have been able to donate blood for each collection.

Next year there will be four collections. NZ Blood donor relations team leader Southern, Boyd Warren, says at this stage the 2025 collections are planned in March, June, August and October.

other opportunity for them to donate next year.”

ment and Boyd says NZ Blood tends to initially contact existing donors via NZBS app or email and if there are any appointment gaps to fill, it calls potential donors directly.

The sun was shining and the crowds poured in for the 25th Appleby School Country Fair on Saturday.

Organisers say the event was well-supported and want to thank everyone who attended. Pictured is Arna Reilly, 5, trying her luck on the horizontal bungee game supervised by Callum Kershaw.

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“Nelsonians always come out in force whenever we visit, so we are thrilled to be adding an-

He says the busy holiday season and medical guidelines for time between donations creates some planning challenges, but the service is committed to visiting Nelson as often as possible. It aims to collect 215 donations per three-day visit. It can be challenging for potential donors to book an appoint-

NELSON

The mobile blood collection units are the only way for blood donors in the region to donate blood locally. Gone are the days when donors turned up at places such as the Richmond Town Hall without an appointment when collection days were run.

Boyd says blood has not been processed at Nelson Hospital since 1998 when the New Zealand Blood Service was established. Since then, blood from donors has been flown to a processing laboratory in Christchurch at

the end of each collection day. While blood donations from the community will still be limited, Boyd says there is an increasing need for donations to meet the increasing demand that is driven by population growth. He says there is a delicate balance though between supply and demand. The situation with plasma is more critical as NZ Blood relies on about 17,500 donors who collectively provided 94,000 units of plasma last year. In the next 12 months, it needs 1,500 more people to start donating plasma regularly to keep up with demand. “Our plasma collection targets are set to increase by 50 per cent over the next three years.”

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Top of South councils united in keeping Māori wards

MAX FRETHEY

Local Democracy Reporter

It will come down to voters to decide if Nelson and Tasman will keep their Māori wards.

Both councils reaffirmed their decisions to create the wards on Thursday, following in the footsteps of Marlborough from the day before.

The chambers of each council were overflowing as kaumātua, iwi representatives, other regional leaders, and residents filled the public galleries to watch the proceedings.

Changes to the law enacted by the coalition government forces councils that created Māori wards since 2020 without a referendum to hold a binding poll on them at the next local election, or instead they can choose to disestablish the wards.

Tasman District Council resolved to create a Māori ward last year to be filled in the 2025 election while Nelson City Council’s Māori ward was filled for the first time in the 2022 election by Kahu Paki Paki.

On Thursday afternoon, Tasman’s councillors reaffirmed the ward’s creation, though cracks appeared in their prior unanimity on the subject.

Mike Kininmonth and Trindi Walker both previously voted in favour of creating the district’s Māori ward, but instead voted

to rescind that decision because they thought iwi were already adequately included in decision-making processes and their communities were not supportive of a Māori ward.

But councillor Chris Hill said it was “shameful” that the council was forced to reconsider the ward, which was about ensuring Māori representation at the council table.

“Our particular form of democracy in New Zealand is highly valued, but it doesn’t generate equity.”

She didn’t understand why people were opposed the ward.

“It’s just strange, isn’t it? To hear the idea of having one Māori person elected here is so confronting to people,” she said.

“That person will take the same oath as all of us.”

Tasman Mayor Tim King said that people shouldn’t look to the past to inform the electoral system of today.

“It’s actually very bloody simple. Sometimes, you just give someone else an opportunity, make them feel valued, and actually ev-

eryone’s going to benefit.”

But despite supporting reaffirming the ward, he thought the poll had the potential to be challenging and divisive.

“I find that actually really sad,” he said.

“In every other aspect of life, when you make a choice to do something for someone else, to provide someone else an opportunity, even if there is a degree of self-sacrifice… that’s a good thing.”

The chairs of Te Tauihu’s eight iwi trusts wrote a joint letter to

the council in August 2023 to “wholeheartedly support” the creation of a Māori ward.

Tasman council engaged with iwi ahead of Thursday’s decision and five formally responded, all requesting that the council affirms its decision to have a Māori ward. But in the public forum at Tasman District Council’s meeting, Shane Graham, pouwhakahaere (chief executive) of Te Runanga o Ngāti Rārua, said that while the iwi trust was in favour of a Māori ward, it did not support conducting a binding referendum on the topic.

“[A referendum] places the rights of the minority at the mercy of the majority, we must ask ourselves is this truly democratic?” he said.

“When two wolves and a sheep decide who’s for dinner, who wins?”

All of Te Tauihu residents will now be presented with the choice of keeping or disestablishing their councils’ Māori wards during the 2025 local elections.

Regardless of the result of the referenda, the councils will still have a Māori ward for the 2025-2028 term.

If the referenda fail, the councils could only next implement a Māori ward for the 2034 term.

Gardening tips for September

Spring is here and our garden centre is bursting at the seams with beautiful stock. The plants we grow on-site are all grown outside so they are hardened off. W e have a fabulous selection of natives, exotics and grasses that are great for hedging, mass planting or as a feature by front entrances. You are sure to find perfect specimens for your garden.

Dahlias are incredibly popular now and we have a lovely selection in-store, including three varieties of the highly sought-after Café au lait. These beauties have flowers the size of dinner plates. They make a definite statement in the garden.

There are a few things to bear in mind when planting your dahlias. Firstly, choose a sunny site with well-drained soil. If you are planting taller varieties, it is important to ensure they will have some protection from very strong winds. Weed the area thoroughly, then dig through our fish compost before planting. If you are putting them in a raised bed, our garden mix is the perfect combination of screened topsoil and fish compost. Plant your tubers with the main growing tips just below the soil surface. The size of the hole will depend on the size of the tu-

ber. Spreading them out over a slight mound before back filling will help ensure they are comfortable. Firm them in gently, being careful not to damage the tips.

As they grow, keep an eye out for slugs and snails. We have commercial grade slug bait that does not dissolve in the rain. If you have pets, Diatomaceous Earth is a natural alternative that can be sprinkled around your plants. DE, as it is known, is sedimentary rock made up of ancient single-celled algae. These algae have a silica shell and over thousands of years they have turned into a chalky looking powder. The microscopic shards of shell are highly abrasive to slugs and snails. You will need to re-apply it after heavy rain. We are very happy to be able to offer a gorgeous Wisteria called ‘White Silk’. Large, very fragrant creamy-white blooms are produced in Spring. We also have some beautiful hellebores and primulas available.

On the landscaping side, we are very excited to be stocking ‘Salt and Pepper’ 9-20ml chip. This is a mix of crisp white chips and an assortment of seashell-like coloured gravel chips. It is available by the scoop, cubic metre or in 10kg bags.

Gardening Column by Bay Landscapes & Garden Centre’s Philippa

Tasman’s council chamber was filled as iwi representatives and residents came to watch the proceedings. Councillor Chris Hill said that New Zealand’s democracy doesn’t currently “generate equity” and so Māori wards were needed. Photo: Max Frethey.

High hopes for country fair

MINNOU JONATZKE

Hope School students are counting the final days before the annual country fair where they will be selling crafts they have created themselves.

Saturday’s fair offers a unique chance of family fun for a good cause, with about 40 stalls fundraising to provide additional resources for the children as well as the school’s ecological projects.

Fair favourites will be on offer including face painting, the infamous chocolate wheel, bouncy castles, and local dance performances. Furthermore, you can prepare your homegrown idyll for spring with the various offerings at the plant market, such as strawberry seeds. And for those who can’t wait until harvest for their jam, many booths will sell local preserves, baked goods and real fruit ice cream.

The adventure-seeking visitors can find different animals, a wood-chopping contest, quad bike rides, and the chance to win one of the

grand raffle and silent auction prizes like a ferry ride or a truckload of firewood. For the very first time, the students have taken the initiative to lead their own storefront.

The Year 1 and 2 tamariki have spent countless hours since Term 2 building the stall from wooden planks

with a roof out of old real estate signs, using hammers, nails, saws, and a helping hand from their teachers. They have even added guttering, a counter, and shelves to display their many arts and crafts. All of the crafts have been chosen and created by the kids and it really

colourful view of things. Under the projective of mindfulness, well-being, and sustainability, they have made use of mainly donated, free or low-cost supplies.

The handmade sock puppets use clothes from the lost property bin, but worry not, they have been thoroughly cleansed and sprayed with

essential oils to have a calming effect. If you have gotten into a crafting mood yourself, the kids also offer to sell their hand-crafted rainsticks as a DIY kit. Let‘s just hope they don‘t work too well, so we can enjoy blue skies on Saturday.

The Hope School Country Fair is on Saturday from 11am to 2pm, at 316 Paton Rd.

Hope School students Havana Bennett, 6, and Ivy Langford, 6, with some of the crafts they will be selling at the fair. Photo: Minnou Jonatzke.

Welcome to the neighbourhood

ANNE HARDIE

If you find rocks with the word welcome painted on them, it’s because it’s Welcoming Week in Tasman. Throughout the week, events have been planned around the region to help people new to the community feel included. Locals have also been painting welcome rocks and dropping them around the community as a way of saying welcome to newcomers.

This is Tasman’s third annual Welcoming Week that includes music, art or just connecting over a cuppa. Tasman District Council’s welcoming communities officer, Birte Becker-Steel, says the idea of holding different events through the week is to bring both new and existing residents together. That doesn’t stop locals taking some baking or simply introducing themselves to the newbies in the neighbourhood.

She knows firsthand what it is like to move to a new place after moving to New Zealand from Germany 14 years ago, then to Tasman just over two years ago and a new neighbourhood 18 months ago. In the latest move, a neighbour brought some baking around to welcome her into the neighbour-

hood and that was a wonderful way to be greeted.

Birte says it can be challenging to make friends in a new place and the national initiative of Welcoming Week is one way of making it easier.

“Some people find it easy. They arrive and find somewhere to live

and work and start making their social connections.

“For others, it is not that easy. In my experience, a lot of adults find it challenging to make new friendships.

“So many people work from home and we can do everything from home – even yoga on You-

Tube. So, you don’t even have to leave the house so much now.

Making true friendships is really hard in our twenty-first century.

“The needs are certainly higher when you move from a different country and possibly speak a different language.”

While Welcoming Week has been

an opportunity for anyone – new to the area or not – to get together at different events, Birte says the ideal is to be welcoming to everyone throughout the year.

“Check out your neighbourhood and see if someone is new there. It doesn’t take much effort and doesn’t have to be complicated.”

Birte Becker-Steel has been encouraging locals to paint rocks of welcome to place around the community. Photo: Anne Hardie.

Coronation Forest a living legacy

ANNE HARDIE

Seventy years after Arnold Cork set out to create a forest with the help of school children in an area of the Golden Downs forests, students are still planting and learning about a working production forest. The programme was created to mark Queen Elizabeth II’s accession to the throne,

hence the Coronation Forest title, and over the years more than 40,000 local school children have planted seedlings in the forest.

Tasman Mayor, Tim King, who attended the 70th celebrations last week, was one of those school children when he was a student at Brightwater School. Over the years, the forest has passed between different

companies and now OneFortyOne New Zealand Forests manages the area and supports the forestry education programme, leasing the land from Ngāti Toa. The project is one of the longest-running, privately-funded educational programmes in New Zealand. General manager Shaun Truelock says Coronation Forest has become a piece

of living history for the region and many of those who planted trees in the 1950s have since returned with their children and grandchildren. “Every year, hundreds of school children from local schools participate in tree planting and plantation forestry activities such as tree measuring, guessing the age of pines, and learning more about the local ecosystem.”

Sunniest winter and getting warmer

ANNE HARDIE

The Nelson-Richmond area was the place to winter this year, topping the field with 1,766 hours of sunshine and, like most of the country, it was warm. According to Niwa, it was New Zealand’s third warmest winter on record and five of the country’s six warmest winters have occurred since 2020.

Most of the country averaged between 0.51 to 1.20 degrees Celsius above average.

Great if you don’t like the cold, but as climate scientist Gregor Marara points out, it is a sign of climate change.

“We’re just racking up these records year after year,” he says.

“Absolutely, climate change is a part of it. The seasons are getting warmer, so the chances of getting warmer

Ferries critical for Top of the South

People from Nelson and across the South Island care deeply about the future of our ferries and are frustrated at the lack of action from the Government to ensure a sustainable, safe and Kiwi-owned ferry service into the future. Almost eight months since the National Government scrapped the new Cook Strait ferries, it still has no solution.

National’s botched deal will mean Kiwis pay more, wait years longer for new ships, and face increased freight costs.

Last month I visited Picton alongside Labour Finance Spokesperson Barbara Edmonds and Transport Spokesperson Tangi Utikere. We were briefed by the Harbour Master and Marlborough Mayor Nadine Taylor on the lessons learned from the recent Aratere grounding, and

winters are greater than 30, 40 or 50 years ago.”

While climate change is part of the equation for the warmer winter, Gregor says the other factor was the airflow pattern over the country which brought less southerlies that carry the cold air from the Antarctic and more easterlies and northeasterlies. That airflow brought more rain than usual to the Nel-

met with stakeholders to discuss the importance of ferry connections across the Cook Strait.

What we heard was the new ferries must be rail enabled. If not, we will have more trucks on the road and no ability to move rail freight between our two islands.

Our local economy relies on the ferries. For our tourism and hospitality sector the ferries are a gateway to our region, and many of our businesses rely on the ferries for import materials and to get their goods to market.

We know that Kiwis want a resilient and reliable connection between the North and South Islands – this Government must step up and announce its plan to ensure a sustainable ferry service is secured for future generations.

son area which is measured at the Richmond climate station. After the dry autumn, the region’s winter rainfall was 129 per cent of normal. Overall, Nelsonians enjoyed a benign winter compared with the extremes of some regions. In Hastings, temperatures soared to 25.7 degrees Celsius in June and at Lake Tekapo, dipped to minus 11.8 degrees in early August.

Planting more trees for Coronation Fores’s 70th anniversary were Ruby Wiren, (left front) Jol Wiren, OneFortyOne chief executive Wendy Norris, general manager Shaun Truelock and Tasman Mayor Tim King. Photo: Tim Cuff.

Nelson at your fingertips

Andrea Murray and Sam Kempthorne

Chris and Cath Robinson

Justine and Tranja Fry

Levi Riley, 9, Pietra Brown, Lily Brown, 3, and Celese Brown

Natalia Annett and Ayda Frans, 4

Casey Otto and Ryan Otto, 9 Joey Yuang, 6, La Aung, and Noel Aung, 8

Kay and Mike Donnelly

Lorraine Nowland and Kristy Rowe

Sharon Gibson and Nicolette Erskine

Nelson’s ‘unmatched scenery’ inspires artist

MINNOU JONATZKE

Nelson artist Jean Jackson exhibited a few of her newer works at the Winter Art Show this past weekend. A local resident for the past two decades, and an award-winning member of the Art Group Nelson, you can almost overlook that she moved across the globe to call Nelson, “the artist’s paradise”, home.

Back in England, the first steppingstone towards becoming a full-time artist was when her works got selected for the John Laing National Exhibition. This opened a door to the international market, including buyers from the UK, Europe, and America. Years later, it was solely by coincidence that she visited New Zealand. In 2002, her eldest daughter married a Kiwi and invited

the whole family to the ceremony.

While their daughter fell in love in New Zealand, Jean and her husband fell head over heels for the country. They brushed aside the now outdated plan to retire in France and immigrated to the breath-taking coast of Aotearoa.

Even after 20 years, you can still hear how smitten Jean is with the region, lighting up

as she talks about the immersive colours, the unmatched scenery, and the exceptional evening sky. This inspiration reflects in her artworks that won her multiple People’s Choice awards with the Art Group Nelson.

2010 marks a highpoint in her career, as she won the Yellow Pages Art Contest and was featured in that year‘s edition with her painting ‘Busy Bees’.

Artist Jean Jackson says Nelson’s unmatched scenery inspires her pieces. Photo: Minnou Jonatzke.

Bolts, taps and spas saved from landfill

Excellent news!

Mary McLean

Where can you buy reclaimed items?

Angela Murton

Scantily-clad lads raise $25,000 from calendar

What great initiative and well done, Ben –Connings has been very good supporters of our organisation. We appreciate them very much.

Big Brothers Big Sisters of Nelson-Tasman

Norman smiles his way into centenary

Congratulations for your milestone - 100 years!! You are incredible, enjoy the pampering. Love this.

Heather Kelling

Favourite characters step out of their books

Richmond School is so fabulous! This is a highlight every year for the tamariki and something they always remember.

Kelly’s Kete

They all looked amazing!

Katie Mounsey

A year into renovating Wakatu Lodge

Epic journey! Loving the updates.

Emma Darch

Great progress, looking good.

Jessie Guy

Well done guys, can’t wait to see it finished. Used to go to this building a lot when it belonged to Nelson Hospital.

Sandy Russell

Spent some time working in that building when it belonged to Nelson Hospital.

Elaine Edmondson

Worked in aged care at Wakatu Lodge in 1978/79. Look forward to seeing renovated building, especially the staircase.

Maggie Rawnsley

Nelson’s lukewarm response to Tasman over water

We already have had a referendum on it and we didn’t want it. Murchison, Golden Bay would miss out on so much and have no say.

Simon Scowen

I’ve long supported a merged Nelson-Tasman. Efficiencies of scale etc. Considering the combined ur-

ban populations of Richmond, Motueka, Brightwater, Wakefield and Mapua the majority of Tasman’s population is already urban, and with Richmond rapidly expanding Tasman will get even more urbanised. If you want a rural Tasman then I’d suggest Richmond merge with Nelson, and Tasman stand alone with more rural domination, and maybe merge with Buller.

Dennis Goodman

King doesn’t want to amalgamate - all Smith’s idea. God help the rural areas if it happens.

Chris Win

No, as a long time TDC resident we do not want to amalgamate with Nelson. All our rate money would end up being spent on Nelson!

Elaine Goodall

the tap off at Champion Road so Nelson doesn’t get any water from Tasman. See how they like that in summer.

New Zealand, History

Oh, that’s a can of worms right there.

Niki Ann

Here we go, the cost blow out will be like Waimea dam costs.

Bruce Needham

Early Richmond’s Lusty family made mark on region

Yes, they made a life for themselves farming up Champion Road. Great history.

Colleen Lusty

My wife Shireen is a direct descendant of Benjamin and Eliza, she was thrilled to see the photos.

Francis William

My mother Helen Lusty grew up on Champion Road and I have fond memories of the farm there as a child. She was daughter of Claude and her GF Arthur, GGF being Benjamin.

Kylie van den Berg

Wonder how many of us in the Lusty line there are?

Rachael Seddon

Top of South councils united in keeping Māori wards

A referendum is unnecessary. Our elected councillors voted in favour and have reaffirmed their support. A referendum dictated by central government is heavy-handed and creates the potential for divisive politics in our communities.

Peter Myra Millward

Well, TDC should turn

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Local History

The life of a constable

ROBYN PARKES

The life of a constable is never easy, and this can be said of Augustus Falconbridge.

On becoming a constable in 1909 he served at Wellington, and around the end of 1910 transferred to Nelson. After eight years on the beat in Nelson, he took charge of the Richmond police station.

His reputation proceeded him, being known as a very capable man in discharging his duties, was a keen athlete and promoted efforts for patriotic purposes.

In 1918, he was kept busy with run-of-the-mill offences, attending court cases and being present at inquests. The events he attended in the first year of his post in Richmond included finding a ‘mental patient’ who had escaped and was known to be wandering in Aniseed Valley, and a wilful damage case of a door that was

damaged, also in Aniseed Valley.

In June, the problem of four ‘delinquent youth resulted in arrest and being charged with wilfully destroying two steers and one heifer at a total value of £12, being the property of Walther Lusty. Constable Falconbridge examined both the animals and each lad at the scene and later was called to give evidence. In September, he attended a deliberate fire at a sawmill in Aniseed Valley, resulting in £75 of damage. October saw him attend a fire at Hope which destroyed a barn with the culprits being three boys from the Stoke Training Farm who had been placed with a farmer to learn the trade. After leaving Sunday School, they set fire to straw in the barn resulting in a £200 loss for Albert Max.

Shortly after, Falconbridge oversaw a case at Glenhope where the eldest son of a settler was caught stealing food. A hearing

of the case took place resulting in the father being charged with not having control of his children and the family were placed under supervision for a period of six months.

At the end of a full and busy year, Falconbridge became ill during the influenza epidemic and was hospitalised until he recovered. The new year (1919) began with a spate of robberies in Richmond.

On 17 January, three boys 10, 12 and 13 years old from the Stoke Training Farm escaped and broke into Mr J. Hardey’s grocery store and the Railway Station at Richmond, ransacking both buildings and stealing money and other items. They then went to Nelson where they broke into more businesses but were caught and returned to the farm. Around a fortnight later they again left the farm and broke back into Mr Hardey’s store, stealing cigarettes, stamps, chocolate and money.

Falconbridge instigated a search and posted watchers in various places, successfully catching the young offenders.

Drownings, cases of speeding (at a speed greater than 12 miles per hour), failing to use a vehicle’s horn at an intersection, being drunk in charge of a horse, drunkenness and obscene language and various other cases of dangerous driving monopolised

the months of 1919.

Falconbridge resigned from the police in the latter months of 1922, having spent around 17 years in the force. Sadly, in May 1923 he was himself caught up in an offence after being found drunk in charge of a lorry, causing damage to a door, stealing bottles of alcohol and fighting, all at Foxhill Hotel. He was convicted and given a fine of £10.

Balustrades are an excellent way to turn a necessity of fencing, benching or frames into a masterpiece.

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The old Richmond Police Station. Photo: Tasman Heritage.

Novus Glass celebrates four years of quality service

Franchise owners Sam and Michelle Harvey took on an exciting challenge when they relocated from Christchurch to Nelson in 2020 to manage Novus Glass Nelson, and their journey is one of dedication, commitment, and providing quality workmanship. Over the past four years, Novus Glass Nelson has provided exceptional glass repair and replacement services while also cementing itself in the community.

With a vision to bring top-notch windscreen repair and replacement services to the region, they’ve since built a team that shares their passion for excellence.

“We love being part of the Nelson community,” says Michelle. “Moving here from Christchurch has been incredibly rewarding. The people here are wonderful, and we’re grateful for the opportunity to help keep them safe on the road.”

Alongside Sam and Michelle, the team includes Angelique, who manages the front office with remarkable efficiency, and Bro-

die, who brings expertise and precision to the workshop.

Located at 10 Fayette Lane, Stoke, the heart of Novus Glass’s operations is a philosophy that prioritises repairs over replacements.

“A windscreen is something most people don’t think about until it needs fixing,” Michelle explains.

“When that happens, our goal is to make the process as straightforward and stressfree as possible. If we can repair the damage effectively, that’s what we’ll do. Replacements are advised when necessary.”

This approach is particularly important in today’s world, where sustainability is becoming increasingly crucial in business practices. By focusing on repairs, Novus Glass reduces the amount of glass that ends up in landfills and lowers the carbon footprint associated with manufacturing new windshields. For every repair or replacement Novus Glass complete, they donate to Trees That Count.

This initiative aligns perfectly with Novus Glass’s dedication to sustainability and community involvement.

“Supporting Trees That Count is our way of giving back to the environment,” says Sam. “We believe that businesses have a responsibility to contribute to a healthier planet, and this is one way we can make a positive impact.”

Since partnering with Trees That Count,

Novus Glass has helped plant almost 14,000 native trees throughout New Zealand. These trees play a crucial role in restoring native habitats, increasing biodiversity, and combating climate change. Novus Glass Nelson also offers a range of other vehicle glass maintenance services, including windscreen wiper replacements, headlight polishing, and other essential consumables. “We want to make sure that

The Novus Glass Nelson team, Angelique and Brodie, with owners Michelle and Sam.

Understanding the Ombudsman

English is the world’s most widely spoken language. English dictionaries contain more words than any other dictionaries, because the English have habitually ‘borrowed’ words from other languages. For example, Ketchup is a Chinese word, Banana is from West Africa, Lemon is Arabic, and Ballet is French. Some word gurus (from Sanskrit) estimate about 60% of all English words come from foreign tongues!

to issue a Code of Compliance certificate and a Board of Trustees trespassing a student without offering the opportunity to comment.

Anyone – whether a NZ citizen or notcan make a complaint, after trying all other avenues for remediation. However, the Ombudsman’s Office recommend contacting them as soon as possible. (On-line form: ombudsman. parliament.nz/get-help-public ) You can also talk things through on 0800 802 602 Monday - Friday. or pop into the CAB and we can help your prepare a submission.

every aspect of your vehicle’s glass is taken care of,” says Michelle. “It’s all part of our commitment to providing a complete and reliable service.”

first time dealing with it. That’s why we’re here to guide you through every step of the process.”

One of the additions to our vocabulary is ‘Ombudsman’ - a funny word with a serious role. In the 1800s the Swedish government created the role of ‘Umbudsman’, meaning ‘representative of the people’, to improve accountability and resolve difficult problems. Our first Ombudsman was Sir Guy Powles, in 1962, but since then the mandate has been broadened. It now includes being able to directly investigate Oranga Tamariki cases, people doing illegal things in business, can visit detention, aged care and mental health facilities unannounced, and even investigate a private agency if its delivering a service on behalf of government..

In addition, the team works closely with all the leading insurance companies to process auto glass claims efficiently. This partnership ensures that customers experience minimal disruption and hassle when dealing with glass-related issues.

“From the moment a customer contacts us to the completion of the job, our focus is on providing the best possible experience,” says Angelique, who is often the first point of contact for customers.

“We know that a damaged windscreen can cause a lot of anxiety, especially if it’s your

Their connection to the Nelson community is a source of pride for Sam, Michelle, and their team. “Being part of the Nelson community means more than just doing business here,” Michelle says.

“It’s about being involved, giving back, and building lasting relationships. We’re honoured to serve this community and to contribute in any way we can.”

Whether you’re driving an older car or a brand-new vehicle, you can trust the team at Novus Glass Nelson to provide the highquality service you deserve. Remember, as soon as you notice it, Novus it!

The office of the Ombudsman, headed by Peter Boshier, has about 250 employees, is a totally impartial and independent body, and holds the power to investigate complaints about publicly-funded agencies like government departments, state-owned enterprises, crown entities and councils; universities, polytechnics and school boards; as well as public-funded care/ aged-care facilities and child custody providers. There are also Ombudsmen schemes for insurance and financial services. All these services are free and confidential. Last year they investigated 6,562 cases for things like a council declining

Once your complaint has been accepted, the Ombudsman has the power to request any further information. The aim is to have 70 per cent of all formal complaints dealt with within three months, and 95 per cent dealt with within 12 months. After investigation, the Ombudsman can form an opinion about whether the agency acted unreasonable or unfairly, and can recommend a solution, and monitor its implementation. If its important for the public to know the outcome of a complaint, the Ombudsman may publish this information and recommendations, but personal details will be protected.

So if you feel frustrated about something to do with one of the agencies we’ve mentioned, our CAB volunteers will happily sort out the right channel for your complaint, and then help you prepare a submission.

CAB: Paru Paru Rd Nelson, Ph: 03 5482117 / 0800 367 222, nelsontas man@cab.co.nz, www. cab.org.nz

Taking the stress out of property maintenance

The experienced team at Manor Property Services Ltd (MPS), located on Tahunanui Drive, are committed to helping make your home look as presentable as possible before going to market, but Mark Forbes says not everyone has the time to get their homes up to scratch.

“When selling a property, you want prospective buyers to see a well maintained and immaculate-looking investment. There are lots of things we can do that will give your home a great first impression. It could be as simple as a house wash or gutter clear, or the trimming of trees and shaping of shrubs to expose edges of the lawns and tidying up overgrown gardens. You want more of a wow factor than for people to say, ‘Oh dear, I’m not so sure’. Having this type of work done takes away all those objections on first impressions that we all know are so important.”

During winter moss, mould and lichen build up which is pretty unsightly and damages the surfaces of the underlying materials, whether it’s cladding, and roofing or paths and driveways. It’s all about protecting your investment to get the

best possible price.”

We are a one-stop shop for property maintenance, MPS offers a wide range of services carried out by fully qualified and trained staff. “All MPS staff go through a rigorous induction and training programme. All our painters and builders are qualified tradespeople conducting high standards of workmanship.” Services include house and roof washing, gutter cleaning, roof treatments for moss, lichen and mould, hedge and tree work, fencing and landscaping, general gardening, arborist work, rubbish removal, house cleaning, window cleaning, water blasting of pathways and driveways, painting and decorating, asbestos removal, cabinetry, joinery and general building, renovations and repairs. Spring is a great time to look at all the maintenance issues around your property, whether you are going to market or just got rellie’s coming for Christmas.

To make a booking or obtain a quote, visit www.mpsnelson.co.nz or phone 0800 677 005. “Give us a call today and let us take the hassle and worry out of looking after your property investment.”

Heavyweight support for Nelson Yacht Club

STEPHEN STUART

Locals made the most of the opportunity to get a rare closeup look at, and selfies with, the America’s Cup Trophy at the Nelson Yacht Club on Saturday.

Club officials were thrilled at the turnout to see the silverware that weighs in at 17 kilograms and is 1.1 metres high.

Appropriately, it crossed Cook Strait by ferry to begin a whirlwind South Island promotional tour, with Nelson the first of seven stops in as many days.

“It’s been a real pleasure to come down here as we know the Nelson Yacht Club is in real financial need trying to fund major

seismic strengthening work for its clubhouse,” said Hamish Williams, who was part of the Royal New Zealand Yacht Squadron

“crew” that travelled alongside the trophy.

“The cup is a symbol of Kiwi success and ingenuity and it’s not just an Auckland or North Island thing.

“We want to acknowledge the many great sailors who have come from the South Island where I feel sailing is more of a survival sport than a pleasurable pastime,” added Hamish, who was originally from North Otago.

The symmetry of the 173 year old trophy being on display at a yacht club which is almost as old, founded in 1857, wasn’t lost on local yachties. The club used the occasion to boost its coffers with a formal Spanish banquet at The Boathouse, attended by 87 people, and other fundrais-

turned out to take an up-close look

ing activities which brought in $15,000. While the Nelson Yacht Club has sufficient funds secured for work on the top half of its Wakefield Quay headquarters, the bottom half is problematical and not just for financial reasons.

“There’s an issue with the bottom part because we have little blue penguins nesting underneath. So we can only do the work there when they are not nesting,” said a frustrated club rear commodore, John MacDuff. He was blown

away by the public turnout. “It’s a fantastic response. Look at the crowd,” enthused John, while taking a break from manning the barbecue at the club’s aptly-named canteen, Penguin’s Nest.

Waimea College basketballers defend title

The Waimea Basketball Senior A boys side is off to the national championships next month after retaining its South Island Secondary Schools title in Dunedin.

The Phill Jones-coached team beat Christchurch’s Christ’s College to be the top ranked southern high school team competing in Palmer-

ston North.

The team were competing as part of the Winter School Sports Tournament which saw college teams head across the country to compete in their chosen codes. Through the tournament, the Waimea Senior A netballers have also qualified for the A grade section of the

local competition next year after finishing runner-up to local rivals Nayland College 37-28 in the B final.

And fellow student Elliot Percy finished third in the National Island Target Shooting Championships in Blenheim, the highest-placed South Islander. His shooting in the North vs

South earned himself a spot in the NZ Secondary School team by shooting the second highest score.

The college target shooting teams - Waimea 2 - Wyatt Hall, Zoey Oberholzer and Kent Furness, and Waimea 1 - Liana Peychers, Alex Todd and Elliot, placed 10th and 11th respectively.

Hundreds

at the Auld Mug. Photo: Suellen Hurling / Live Sail Die.

Serving a love for tennis

GORDON PREECE

Hope and Richmond Tennis Clubs served up the nationwide Love Tennis initiative on Sunday for future Lulu Sun’s and Novak Djokovic’s to ace the tennis basics for free.

The annual event also aims to strike new player and coaching membership deals in the build-up to summer, and attendees could also go in the draw to score a trip to the highest-attended Grand Slam tennis event, the Australian Open.

Ngaire Calder, who coordinates tennis programmes in Nelson Tasman, says more than 80 bounced onto its courts, and while the total number of new registered members could not be confirmed until later, it was a day loved by all.

“We’ve been showing [the public] what the club offers and all of our programmes for the summer… it’s also good to give kids activities for after school for them to meet new people, and develop things like their hand-eye coordination,” she says.

Hope Tennis Club coaches Ngaire Calder, left, and Christie Gilbert. Photo: Gordon Preece.

Community Notices

MONDAY

ENDOMETRIOSIS GROUP MEETING Mon, 16 Sept, 7pm, upstairs 16 Venice Pl Stoke. Topic Nutrition & Testing for Endometriosis - what are your options with Daisy Doppenberg. All welcome GCD Info nelsonsupport@nzendo.org.nz.

DOCO SCREENING. Mon, 16 Sept, 6.30pm, Richmond Library. ‘She’s Beautiful When She’s Angry’ –the bir th of the modern women’s liberation movement. Booking essential. Please Ph: 035438500.

TUESDAY

WELLBY TALKING CAFÉ: Tues, 17 Sept, 1011.30am, McCashin’s, Stoke. Wellby Talking Cafés are about social connection and finding out about groups, activities and services. www.wellby.org.nz Ph: 035467681.

GEOFF CAMERON AUTHOR TALK, Tues, 17 Sept, 1-2pm, Richmond Library. Geoff will speak about his journey writing and publishing his father’s WWII army story.

LUNCH ON THE HILL. COME, Tues, 17 Sept, 11am, 27 Dorset St, Richmond. Join us for hot drinks and lunch. Koha welcome. Ph: 035448844.

NELSON 50+ WALKING GROUP, Tues, 17 Sept. Weekly walks average 10kms. Canaan Loop. If carpooling meet at Ben Cooper Park, West Ave, 8.15am. Alternatively meet at Canaan Downs Doc Camp at 9.45. BYO lunch. Ph: Irene 0211225312.

STOKE TAHUNANUI MEN’S CLUB welcomes new members. Meet, 3rd Tues of month, 10am, 15 Burrough Pl, Enner Glynn. With guest speaker. Regular outings & activities. Ph: Ian 0274281606.

WEDNESDAY

STORYTIME AT RICHMOND LIBRARY, Wed during term time, 10-10.30am, Join us for exciting stories and songs for 2-5 year olds and their caregivers. Free.

THURSDAY

WELLBY TALKING CAFÉ: Thurs, 19 Sept, 1.303pm, NMIT Library, M Block. Wellby Talking Cafés are about social connection and finding out about groups, activities and services. www.wellby.org.nz Ph: 035467681.

ATLAS (at the library after school), 2nd Thurs during term time, 3.30-4.30pm, Richmond Library.

A.T.L.A.S. is a place for fun, crafts, games, and new books! Year 6+. Please register at the library.

RICHMOND CREATIVE FIBRE Meet, 2nd, 3rd & 4th Thurs of month, 9.30am, Birchwood Hall, Richmond Showgrounds. Come and meet others who enjoy working with fibre. Ph: Janine 035445023.

FRIDAY

ELYSIUM WIDOW AND WIDOWERS GROUP Fri, 13 Sept, midday, IDOO Viet Kitchen & Bar. Meeting for lunch. Ph: Margaret 027 2600748.

SATURDAY

WAIMEA HARRIERS, Sat, 14 Sept, Washbourn Gardens. Welcome all abilities for running & walking to join us for a fun 2 person relay. Registration from 1.30 - 2pm See website for info: waimeaharriers.nz.

PRETTY SMART SALE, Sat 21 & Sun, 22 Sept,

DEADLINE: 10AM FRIDAY - 30 WORDS OR LESS BY EMAIL ONLYPLEASE SEND TO: events@topsouthmedia.co.nz

9-2pm, Hope Recreational Hall. Pre-loved clothing and accessories for adults, children and babies. Also homewares, toys and books. Entry $2 per family, cash sales only. e: prettysmartsale@gmail.com.

CAKE DECORATORS are taking part in An Adventure in Art. Sat, 21 Sept, Greenmeadows Community Hall. We will be demonstrating and making Poinsettias. Ph: Desiree 0276302359.

NELSON BRANCH OF ROYAL NZ AIRFORCE ASSOCIATION, meet 2nd Sat of month, 12pm, Club Waimea, Richmond, Phil’s Restaurant. Interesting speakers, raffles & members interested in Aviation Ph: Trever Squires 039706644 or John Bethwaite 035476634. Cost of meal $25.

SUNDAY

SUNDAY WORSHIP You are warmly invited to attend weekly worship. Sun, 10am, Nelson Tasman Methodist Parish Church, 94 Neale Ave Stoke. Morning tea follows the service.

NELSON SPIRITUALIST CHURCH, weekly service, Sun 7-8pm, Cnr Tipahi and Motueka st. All welcome. Healing avail before and after service.

GENERAL GROUPS

RAKAIA LIONS LILY & FREESIA, proceeds (Cancer Rehabilitation). Bag of 4 oriental Lilies for $10. Bag 20 Freesias $5. e: margaret.ralph.c@icloud. com. Or Ph: 5476571 or Ann Law Ph: 5475661. Plant now & will flower this season.

MAGENTA CREATIVE SPACE EXHIBITION, during Sept, Richmond Library. Celebrating Mental Health Awareness Week. “Community is what we create together.”

FREE FUNCTION ROOM HIRE to all community groups. Avail 7 days. Wakatu Hotel, 83 Collingwood St. Ph: Craig 035484299.

NELSON TASMAN HOSPICE SHOPS need volunteers in their Nelson Richmond Motueka & Takaka shops. Volunteering is great & a good chance to meet new people, gain new skills & help your hospice. Ph: 035463912.

GROW needing help. Use a Program and Method. We are here for your mental health. Ph: 035476120.

BREAST CANCER SUPPORT GROUP, Cancer Society Nelson, 102 Hardy St. Reg Ph: 035391137 or info@cancernelson.org.nz.

CLUB WAIMEA SQUASH Lower Queen St. Family friendly club, 4 glass back courts, easy non-member booking system – instructions on squash club front door. Ph Dave 0274751940.

LINEDANCING For everyone. A new Beginners class for keen people. Warnes hall Songer St. Free morning tea friendly and social. We are a caring Community. Ph: Diane 0274491569.

RUTHERFORD ROTARY New members welcome. Ph: 0211475357.

PICKLEBALL, Mon & Wed, 4pm, Tues & Fri, 9.30am-11.30am, Richmond Tennis Club. Bats, balls and coaching available. $5 non-members. Enq Ph: 0274872480.

NELSON RAILWAY FOUNDERS PARK. Follow us on facebook and our website for updates on Train and Railcar running’s. Ph: 0273419787 for info.

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. Ph: 08002296757.

ASTHMA? COPD? Nelson Asthma Society offers Pulmonary Rehab Courses. Can help you improve your respiratory self-management skills & shor tness of breath. Ph: your medical centre for a “Pulmonary Rehab course referral” or e: asthma. nelson@xtra.co.nz.

CANCER SOCIETY SUPPORT GROUPS for info Ph: 035391137.

AGED CONCERN EVENTS & CLASSES, 62 Oxford St. Ph: Miriam 035447624 ext 6 for a schedule of events.

BLOOD CANCER SUPPORT GROUP meet monthly. Info Ph: Heather 0274444708.

FEELING SAD, STRESSED, DEPRESSED, OR STUCK? Identify explore new ways to move forward with a Life Linc Counsellor. Up to 10 face-toface counselling sessions avail now for individuals & couples. 035482400 lifelinc.co.nz.

NEED AFFORDABLE COUNSELLING? Life Linc Nelson has been serving the region for 50 years and has rooms in Nelson, Richmond and Motueka. We provide low cost counselling up to 10 sessions and for anyone ages 12+. Couples counselling also avail. Contact us at www.lifelinc.co.nz or e: clinical@lifelinc.co.nz.

TECHCONNECT at Richmond Library. Helping you navigate the digital world. Register for your topic of interest at the library. When we have enough people, we will be in-touch to schedule a session.

BETTER BREATHERS, Tues and Fri, 10am, Wed, 11.15am, Club Waimea. A series of guided exercises - seated or standing - to help those with breathing difficulties. Run by Respiratory Support Nelson. Ph: Jess 0275467675.

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.

Motel in Richmond looking for cleaner/housekeeper 4 to 5 days a week, 2-5 hours a day depending on demand. Experience preferred but training will be given to the right candidate. Must be honest and have an eye for detail. Please call 022 5865 309.

SALE Your garage sale ad here. Phone 544 9037.

Brightwater Horticultural Society Spring Flower Show. Brightwater Hall, Doors open 9am Saturday, 21st September. Cafe, Sales Tables, Plant and Dahlia Tuber Sales. More info www.brightwa terhortsociety.co.nz

Waimea West. Spacious house, rural setting. 3 bedrooms, two with ensuites, log fire plus two heat pumps, clear views to the ranges. 5km to Brightwater, 10km to Richmond. $500 per week. 021 235 2880.

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LUCAS - LW3 Indicator Lights. Please call 5444264.

WESTLEY

Margaret Rose

It’s been 2 years since my loving and caring Mum has passed

There’s not a day that goes by that I don’t miss her.

She was the sort of person who would do anything for her family.

CLEARANCE AUCTION

97 Palmer Road, Brightwater 11am Saturday 14th September (Viewing from 9am day of

ENROLMENTS FOR OUT-OF-ZONE STUDENTS

The Ranzau School Board of Trustees is pleased to invite families to apply for enrolment for the 2025 school year. Our school is committed to providing a supportive and dynamic learning environment ‘where everyone can shine’.

Enrolment is governed by an enrolment scheme, and full details are available from our school office.

To apply, simply submit a written application with your child’s name, date of birth, and current address to our office. The deadline for out-ofzone applications is Tuesday, 15th October 2024.

She is greatly missed and was loved by all.

Will see you again one day RIP MUM LOVE YOU LOTS

Next year, we anticipate around 15 out-of-zone places will be available across various year groups. If you live within our school zone and have a child ready to start school, we encourage you to apply by this date to help us plan for the 2025 school year.

If the number of out-of-zone applications exceeds available places, a ballot will be held on Tuesday, 29th October 2024. Families will be notified of the ballot results within three school days.

We look forward to welcoming you to the Ranzau School community!

and hours for Board Secretary responsibilities - development will be provided.

The successful applicant will work in our school office five days (37.5 hours) a week, 8am - 4pm during term time and an additional ten days as negotiated during the year to cover the start of term.

Remuneration will be according to the Support Staff Collective Agreement, Grade 5 position, Step dependent on experience. The successful applicant for a non-Special Character position will accept the condition to support, uphold and be positively involved in the special character of the school. Applications close 12pm noon, Monday 23 September 2024. Application packs are available on our website www.garincollege.ac.nz/vacancies/ Please email a cover letter, completed application form and CV to hr@cloud.garincollege.ac.nz