Waimea Weekly

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Wednesday 23 October 2024

Lawn legends unleashed Derby delivers

SARA HOLLYMAN

A quick lap to the end of the driveway and back in a cloud of smoke was all a group of Wakefield lads needed to prepare them for an 86km journey on ride-on mowers last weekend.

The group of childhood friends, Ben Palmer, Hayden Bashford, Kurt Mcdonald and Mark Dephoff, set off on Friday, headed

for the start line of the Mowsworth Rampage ready to ride the length of the Molesworth on mowers. The fundraiser for Nelson Tasman Hospice and Cancer Society Nelson Tasman, was originally scheduled to take place in March, but the high fire risk postponed it to 19 October.

Ben says this gave them “way too much time” to tinker with the rides. Hayden, a builder by trade,

opting for a fully enclosed cab, with Ben choosing the lighter option of a simple canopy overhead. Kurt’s big enhancement saw the addition of a bright pink coat of paint, a product of leaving the mower in Ben’s garage while they waited for the race to be rescheduled.

Not too concerned about the fact that he’d forgotten the spare engine oil, diesel mechanic Mark

Dephoff had been relegated to the task of pit crew and fixer-upper for the journey.

He rocked up on Friday ready to go, no pre-ride safety checks needed.

Ben says Mark performed like a “slick Formula One pitman”.

“We couldn’t have done it without him.”

With a top speed of just 7kmh, Ben was expecting to take more

than 13 hours for the journey on his 30-year-old Husqvarna. But at the 20km checkpoint, trailing in almost last place despite hitting the downhill stretches in neutral, Ben made the switch to the faster spare model being carted by Mark, which allowed the team to all make it through in the 12 hour timeframe by 7pm.

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Wakefield lads Hayden Bashford, left, Kurt Mcdonald and Ben Palmer successfully rode the Molesworth on mowers with pit crew Mark Dephoff, right, fixing the machines along the way. Photo: Sara Hollyman.

What would you do if you were the President of the United States for a day?

“Get all of the world leaders together somehow and come to a peaceful arrangement.”

“I’d unite more with other countries, especially New Zealand. New Zealand has got some good values and if we bring those to the US, that would be great.”

“Arrest Donald Trump, because he has made accusations that could change the way the world reacts.”

“Try and make peace with the countries at war, instead of making the whole world suffer with all these different wars.”

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This was despite the “few dramas” that plagued the team throughout the journey.

Hayden snapped his tensioner spring just 20kms in and had to change rides, Kurt’s drive belt slipped for the first 10kms and Ben’s pink skirt – part of the team’s uniform – got caught around the diff and was ripped clean off.

“One guy lost all forward gears and had to do the last 17km in reverse, which was an amazing effort,” Ben says. “We went through around 120ltrs of fuel and no flat tyres, which was a bonus.”

All jokes aside, the event held a special place in the group’s heart, which meant they were all too happy to take part alongside the 43 other riders. Hayden’s father passed away a few years ago after

a cancer battle under the care of the region’s hospice and he says it was “pretty humbling” to have the support of his mates, and the many who donated both big and small amounts.

“It’s all those little donations that added up,” Ben says.

The team managed to raise $9000 between them and took out three of the top five spots on the individual fundraising board.

After a well earned meal and

sleep in Hanmer Springs, the team loaded the mowers up and headed home, laden with an extra piece of equipment – a team trophy from prize-giving.

“Thanks to organisers and full credit to Stu Newport, hopefully it happens again next year.”

With $54k raised at the time of print, donations will remain open for a few weeks.

To donate, head to www.mow sworthrampage.co.nz/home

Richard Pomeroy Richmond

Dan Cooper Brightwater

Tyeisha Waho Richmond

Lianne Williams Redwood Valley

Ben Palmer, left, Kurt Mcdonald, Hayden Bashford and Mark Dephoff survived the 86km ride through the Molesworth. Photo: Sara Hollyman.

Smooth run for Rabbit Island firewood

ANNE HARDIE

Traffic flowed without a hitch for this year’s community firewood event on Rabbit Island, in stark contrast to last year’s chaos on the road.

Last year, traffic ground to a halt along the highway after Tasman District Council posted on Facebook that free firewood would be available on one day and hundreds of vehicles, many with trailers, headed out to Rabbit Island.

This year, the council used a registration and ticketing system with the help of Fifeshire Foundation and its partner organisations to give it to families in need. That meant single parents, older people, people on low incomes, parents navi-

gating loss of employment, recovering from serious injuries and numerous other challenging situations. A small number of remaining tickets were then made available on a first-in, first-served basis for Tasman.

In a bid to avoid the traffic jams of last year, the event took place during four two-hour slots across two days, with each ticketholder allocated a slot.

A council spokesperson, Tim O’Connell, says about 400 cubic metres of wood left over from harvesting was loaded onto 142 trailers or utes over the two days. Each ticketholder paid $25 to take two cubic metres of firewood, raising $3,550 for the Fifeshire Foundation’s Winter Grants programme next year which helps families

stay warm in winter. The foundation’s winter grant scheme helped about 200 families this past winter with energy and firewood, exceeding 2023’s total of families by about a third.

He says those who received wood were grateful for the opportunity to access quality firewood, with funds going to a good cause. Following this year’s response, he says it could become an annual event.

This is the second year that waste wood has been chopped into rings and loaded onto trailers and utes. Tim says the event is a way of dealing responsibly with waste forestry wood and had volunteers from PF Olsen, Downer, Fireshire Foundation and Steve Thomp-

This year, 142 trailers and utes headed to Rabbit Island in time slots for a load of firewood. Photo: Supplied.

Driving a car-share idea for Māpua

ANNE HARDIE

Car-share schemes work around the world and Goedele Van Cauteren says why not Māpua?

Like 20.8 per cent of Tasman she works from home, and the family decided they could manage with one car, ditching the expense of a owning a second.

Sometimes though, a car would be handy, if only for an hour or two, and she says the eBus timetable does not yet have enough runs through the day to get to Richmond at a time that suits.

It means she has to seek transport with other people on the occasions she needs to be somewhere.

“Quite often I have to take my son to afternoon sport and have to try and find a ride for him.”

That got her thinking about car-sharing schemes which are frequently used by family members in Europe.

They use an app to reserve a car and a code is sent to unlock the car. Car share schemes also operate in major cities around New Zealand, though she says they are usually commercial operations, whereas she thinks a community-driven scheme might work better for Mapua.

“You could have a community

car which means anyone who is a member could drive it and they would have to have their driver’s licences checked to use it.”

In the village, she sees cars sitting in driveways with very little use, whereas a share-car scheme might give more people the option of quitting the expense of a car that spends most of its time parked.

In Europe, she says, it is often cheaper for people living in a city to hire a car occasionally than own a car and pay all the costs.

At this stage, she just wants to see if other people are interested in the idea and if so, how a scheme in Mapua could work – if at all.

In Nelson, Bowater Toyota launched the Toyota Mobility Project a couple of years ago, which enabled people to hire one of 15 different vehicles for as little or as long as they needed.

Bowater Toyota’s media and brand manager, David Eagle, says it was an opportunity for Toyota to assess the viability of such a scheme on a nationwide basis, giving people access to their demonstrator fleet so that they could use the right car, for exactly the right purpose, for 30 minutes, an hour, or even a weekend.

The result of the 18-month pilot

project was “really successful”, he says.

“Every month it grew substantially. In terms of a business model, it stacked up and exceeded the expectations of all involved. Some of our users were very sad to see the end of the project.”

David says a car-share, subscrip-

tion or mixed ownership model is potentially part of long-term mix of rethinking how people move around a geographically vast and diverse region, where families are scattered over large distances, as well as clustered in communities.

“There is a lot to unpack as to how this works into the future.

The need for personal mobility will always be there, as well as mobility on demand, and specialised mobility for businesses in the region.

“There are exciting sustainable technologies on the near horizon which will change everything,” he says.

Home-based early learning, educating from the heart

Nurture@Home, a local home-based early learning service, is proudly celebrating its tenth year of operation, marking a significant milestone in providing exceptional care and education to young learners in the region. The team recently hosted their highly anticipated annual Family Funday, which raises vital support for Natureland, a beloved local wildlife park. Owner-operator Janelle Gardiner says, “What better way to do this than by offering an annual community event that not only supports locals but also gives back to the community? Hosting this event

allows us to support Natureland, a valued asset in our community that we would hate to lose.”

Janelle is an experienced early childhood teacher, with over 30 years of dedicated service in the Early Childhood Education (ECE) sector. Her nurturing nature and passion for making a positive impact on children’s lives are at the heart of Nurture@Home’s success. She has made significant contributions to the home-based ECE sector, demonstrating her commitment to providing high-quality care and education to young learners. For Janelle, early

learning is not just about preparing children academically but about helping them build emotional confidence, security, and a lifelong love for learning.

Alongside Janelle is a team of equally passionate and experienced educators who share her dedication. They are committed to creating rich, engaging learning environments for the children in their care, which includes an active program full of diverse experiences. Weekly Playschools, NatureFocus sessions, and regular outings into the community are core elements of

their programme, providing children with endless opportunities to explore, learn, and socialise in a safe, supportive setting. These activities are designed to spark curiosity and foster holistic development, ensuring that each child can thrive at their own pace. Research consistently shows that children benefit most from smaller group settings where they can receive individualised attention, and the home-based model of care at Nurture@Home provides just that—helping to raise more confident, independent, and well-rounded children.

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The annual Family Funday has become a cherished tradition for the team, with this year marking the sixth consecutive event. Not only is it a fantastic day of fun and celebration for the families involved, but it also highlights Nurture@Home’s commitment to making a positive impact in the community.

Here’s to a decade of success, community support, and exceptional early learning experiences—happy tenth birthday, Nurture@Home! For more information about their programs and philosophy, visit www. nurtureathome.co.nz.

Goedele Van Cauteren is part of a one-car family in Māpua and thinks a car-share scheme might work in the village. Photo: Anne Hardie.

Faulkner Bush play space a destination

ANNE HARDIE

Children will be able to let their imagination run wild at Wakefield’s new Faulkner Bush play space which is now a “destination playground”.

The Faulkner Bush Scenic Reserve play space opened to families this week, with the community chipping in with logs, rocks and equipment to create something special. It now boasts a swing set, accessible carousel that is designed to move slowly for little ones, seesaw, agility set with nets and ropes, bars for swinging and climbing over, and slides. Large logs donated by a local forest company snuggle into the bark chip for children to play on, while smaller logs have been made into stepping logs and made into ‘stilts’. A climbing wall has options for children and still there is the original flying fox.

Anna Nagrow from the Wakefield Community Council says the community came together with donations to add to the Tasman District Council project and the result befits the impressive podocarp forest in the reserve.

“It was going to be a replacement set and we decided we have such a beautiful slice of bush and need a great playground to go with it. So, we approached the committee

and got community feedback and presented it to the Tasman District Council and they absolutely loved it.”

Crucial in the feedback from the

community was retaining the much-loved flying fox.

Fellow committee member, Melissa Woodhouse, says she is blown away by the end result.

“I’m amazed; blown away. We wanted a place where children can create their own play without being led. My teenagers would come here as well.”

It is, as another committee member, Julian Eggers, says: “a destination playground”.

This is stage one of the playground upgrade, with more work staged over several years. By the end of the year, Anna says the existing rotunda beside the playground will have a barbeque and seating around it. Beyond that, the carpark will be upgraded, entrance revamped, and signage added. Further down the track, more is planned for the playground such as a climbing tower, depending on funding, she says.

Nelmac crew leader Matt Farrell has been overseeing the build of the new playground and says he can’t wait to take his nine grandchildren there to enjoy it.

For real excitement, he points to the spinner which the crew have “affectionately named the kids’ chucker”.

“Once you get it moving, it will spin for about 20 minutes.”

$10.6m Nelson Hospital ED expansion begins

KATE RUSSELL

The government has committed $10.6 million to expand Nelson Hospital’s emergency department (ED) with work on the 18-month-long project kicking off on Monday.

Health Minister Dr Shane Reti says this marks a “major milestone” in the work to improve services for the local community and is part of a broader plan to redevelop the hospital.

It was announced in August that the long-awaited hospital rebuild

will now be made up of several smaller buildings and include existing infrastructure.

The expansion to the ED is set to increase capacity, provide a more functional and efficient workspace for staff and a more comfortable environment for patients.

Plans include six additional patient spaces, including two new isolation rooms and a state-ofthe-art negative pressure pod, improving the ability to manage and contain infectious diseases.

There will also be a new fasttrack area for patients who can be

treated and discharged quickly, two dedicated mental health consultation rooms, an additional triage room, and a whānau room.

“Last month, approximately 78 per cent of patients spent less than six hours in Nelson Hospital ED,” Shane says.

“This is another example of our government’s commitment to achieving our target of 95 per cent of patients being admitted, discharged, or transferred from an ED within six hours.

“These additions will help reduce wait times for patients, ultimately

helping provide more timely access to quality healthcare.”

Existing ED services will remain open as usual during the construction period, however there will be some changes to vehicle access.

There will be no vehicle access to ED from Waimea Rd, with access now via Franklyn St. Pedestrian and bus access will not be affected.

The main entrance to ED has also been temporarily relocated 10 metres towards the Medical and Injury Centre.

The project budget is being funded by the Crown through the Health Capital Envelope, the Rapid Hospital Improvement Programme, and also by utilising Health New Zealand funds set aside from asset depreciation.

“I want to assure the people of Nelson, wider Tasman and Marlborough regions that the Government remains committed to delivering a hospital that meets their needs and provides modern models of care,” Shane adds. Work is expected to be completed in early 2026.

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Wakefield Community Council members Julian Eggers, Anna Nagrow and Melissa Woodhouse are blown away by the completed playground. Photo: Anne Hardie.

Sooner rather than later for cat snip ‘n’ chip

On 28 November, Tasman District Council will decide whether to adopt its draft cat management bylaw. The bylaw would require all cats to be microchipped, registered on the National Companion Animal Registration, and desexed by the time they reach 6 months old. During deliberations last week, councillors agreed to shorten the timeframe for cat owners to comply. Existing cats would need to comply by 1 June 2026, rather than 2027 as originally suggested, and new cats would need to comply immediately after the bylaw’s adoption.

More permissive public places

An updated bylaw for regulating public places is slated for adoption by Tasman District Council on 28 November. While the updated bylaw contains many of the same requirements as the old one, residents could do more without a permit. You would now be able to mobile trade, busk, or fundraise without a permit provided several rules are obeyed – such as not trading within 200m of fixed premises selling similar products, not busking for more than 2 hours in a single place, or fundraising on behalf of a non-profit organisation (among other rules).

Nelson to put on the ritz

GORDON PREECE

Trafalgar Centre is home to the Nelson Giants, but on Labour Weekend it will host a different kind of ball room.

The glitz and glamour of the New Zealand Open Dancesport Championship will shake, rattle and roll in Nelson this Saturday and Sunday for the first time in the event’s 73-year history.

More than 100 national and international dancing couples of all ages, including 17 from Nelson Tasman, will compete in Ballroom, Latin American, New Vogue and Six, Eight and Ten dance categories for the top gongs.

Solo events and events where a professional will dance with an amateur will also take centre stage.

Local co-ordinator and Nelson Tasman Ballroom dance coach, Paul Mullany, says he was “absolutely delighted” to secure the event’s first dance in the Top of the South by its

organiser, the New Zealand Federation of Dance Teachers.

“I put forward the benefits of Nelson’s great accommodation, the great facilities around the Trafalgar Centre and I basically stated that instead of always taking [the championship] to the main centres, why don’t we use the facilities we’ve got for people to come to watch?” he says.

“It’s a good opportunity for people in our neck of the woods to see some fabulous dancing over the Labour Weekend.

“It may also gain more interest in the future for a lot more dancers to participate in competitions around the country once they see all these people in action with the wonderful costumes and their artistry.”

Paul says he and students from his dance lessons company, Quickstep to Dance, are relishing the chance to put their best foot forward on home turf.

“Several of my couples, and

some of my colleagues, are quite excited, especially to be able to show off their talent to their own people in Nelson.

“It’s been months of practising, months and months and months.

“Hopefully, we’ll get several hundred spectators coming along. What we would like is a lot of locals to come out and support the event.”

The New Zealand Open Dancesport Championships at the Trafalgar Centre. On 26 October, doors open for the morning session at 8am and doors open for the evening session at 6.30pm. On 27 October, doors open for the morning session at 7.45am and doors open for the evening session at 7pm. Tickets are available at the door – day only $60 for adults and $25 for under 16s – evening only $45 for adults and $20 for under 16s - $95 for a full day pass.

Zach Moffat, Amy Hadfield, Paul Mullany and Justine McDonald will hit the dance floor this weekend. Photo: Max Frethey.

Brigade make Eileen honorary life member

ANNE HARDIE

Eileen Thawley has given 30 years of service and dedication to the Māpua Volunteer Fire Brigade and wider community, prompting the call to make her an honorary life member at its recent honours’ night.

In the past 30 years, Eileen Thawley has missed few training or meeting nights, and in her mid-80s she still cleans the station each week. At the honours’ night, she also won the attendance award which is given to the brigade member who achieves the highest attendance to trainings in the past year.

Eileen admits the life membership took both herself and her husband Graeme by surprise. A life membership is decided by the brigade and is not a given, which made it particularly special, she says.

“I had never dreamt I would be eligible for this. Graeme and I were really overwhelmed, but so proud to be part of our special team at Mapua.”

Last year she was awarded the Queen’s Service Medal for Services to Fire and Emergency and the community, while this year, the brigade paid tribute to her dedication which began back in the 1990s. Back then, the former orchardists got involved to support two young employees who joined the brigade.

That led to Graeme fundraising for the brigade by selling firewood to buy new gear, which was not always funded at the time.

The first job Eileen was given as a volunteer was sorting photos from the brigade’s history and organising the member’s service board that hangs on the station wall.

She went on to take the photos at callouts and for years carried out road-control duties. For the past 30 years, she has also been making sure the station is clean and tidy and still enjoys getting out in the community on the home fire-safety visits. Though she says she “can’t do much now, but do what I can do”, her great-nephew Aaron Thawley, who is chief

fire officer, says otherwise.

“Eileen does more than she lets on – it just isn’t seen on the front line. She still comes down every week and cleans the station and turns out to every callout to shut the doors, take the keys out of the cars if we’re away for extended periods. She also writes up the training and attendance log.

“That’s why she got the life membership, because we thought it was about time we recognised her service and showed our appreciation.”

Eileen says her commitment has been about community and the importance of the volunteer fire brigade.

“It’s terribly important. We couldn’t be without them. They do a grand job – all the brigades do, and this one is special to us.

“There’s so much camaraderie – it’s just like a big extended family. It’s great companionship.”

She says the life membership is a “real honour” and thanks present and former chief fire officers for the part they played.

Eileen and Graeme Thawley at the brigade’s honours’ night with former chief fire officers, Ian Reade, left, and Avan Perry, and chief fire officer Aaron Thawley.

Photo: Supplied.

Trust awards over 100 grants to local initiatives

KATE RUSSELL

More than 100 local organisations, groups and individuals have received a grant from the Network Tasman Charitable Trust this year, totalling $130,300.

PUBLIC MEETING

For over 20 years the trust has awarded grants and scholarships to those within Network Tasman’s distribution area.

In this round, approximately 101 grants were given out, which were selected from 130 applicants.

The main categories of groups are art and culture, education, social support services, sport and recreation, and environment and energy-saving.

“Network Tasman Trust is delighted to be able to support such a wide range of community organisations who undertake so much ex-

ceptional work throughout the region,” trustee Judene Edgar says.

“We’re always delighted to make a difference with so many projects.

“The breadth and depth of work going, and the level of volunteer commitment, never ceases to amaze us,” she adds.

The Big Bake Up, a Wakefield-based organisation that delivers cooked meals for those in need, was one of the Tasman-based recipients, receiving $2000.

Founder Melissa Woodhouse says this is one of the first grants they have received since becoming a registered charity last year.

“Our grant will go towards marketing material, which is a constant cost for us.”

This includes things such as business cards, labels for food containers and packag-

ing, as well as a banner and flag.

“All the stuff that gives us that exposure and lets people know who we are and what we do. We are desperate for labels for our food containers.”

Melissa says they are “hugely appreciative” of the support from the trust.

“We’re only little and the application process was so simple.

“It means a lot to us, and we wouldn’t exist without this kind of support.”

Respiratory Support Nelson (formerly the Nelson Asthma Society) also received a $1000 grant for their

‘Sing Your Lungs Out’ programme, a singing group for those with respiratory conditions to boost breathing and well-being.

“We rely solely on funding to provide our services and

the grant from Network Tasman Trust is hugely important and greatly appreciated,” says John Lennox from the organisation.

“Respiratory Support Nelson provides many services to people with asthma and respiratory conditions within the Nelson and Tasman region by improving lifestyles through improved self-management, education, and support programmes.”

Some of the other local organisations to receive a grant include the Lake Rotoiti Volunteer Fire Brigade, which got $2500 for a new shed, Wanderers Community Sports Club were granted $2000 for gym renovations, Higgens Heritage Park received $1000 for security cameras, while Brightwater Playcentre plan to purchase a new laptop and kids picnic table with their $1000 grant.

The Big Bake Up volunteers, from left, Lynda Hanna, Jacynta Bartels, Linda Rowland, Becky Mensforth, Miranda Wright and Melanie McCuish, who received a $2000 grant from the Network Tasman Charitable Trust. Photo: Supplied.

Full speed ahead for Pinewood Derby

SARA HOLLYMAN

It was full speed ahead for almost 150 Cub Scouts from across the region for the annual Pinewood Derby on the weekend.

The event sees young people across the world provided with the same block of wood and set of wheels to turn into their own unpowered, miniature cars. With the first derby held in California in 1953, the event took off in the region this year growing to 131 entries compared to last years 70.

Run by the Stoke Cubs group, the race outgrew their hall, so Nayland College offered the use of theirs, and boy, was the space needed. The first heats were hotly contended with just mms between the top cars.

Cubs from Stoke, Enner Glynn, Richmond, Tamaha, Riwaka and Brightwater groups packed the sidelines to watch their cars zoom down the track in sets of four –

the top two through to the next round, the bottom two in with one more chance for glory. Defending champs Tamaha had two cars make it through to the final against hosts Stoke who, despite running the event, have never claimed a title.

A judge’s decision wasn’t needed to determine the winner, with Tamaha Cub and Māpua resident Connor Williams claiming the glory, for the second year in a row.

While his design was different from his 2023 win, he was tightlipped on what his secret to first place is.

While each Cub group saw their winner given a medal, there was also a prize for the best-design which went to Brightwater’s Ruby Stout.

With Murray Leaning MCing the event, at times you could’ve been mistaken for being at the Indy 500, with photo-finishes required for a number of races.

Nelson Zone leader Allan Lockyer, left, with Ruby Stout, Andrew Peacock, Connor Williams and MC Murray Leaning. Photo: Supplied.

Andrea and Jim Armstrong

Andrea Armstrong, Marian Goodman and Tania Brumell

Bev Coll and Nick Appleman

Colin and Lynne Hunter

Jim and Lynda Carrick and Nathania Fraser

Kate Devine and Peter Coghlan

Olive Hennings, Shaz Jones and Lisa Simons

Tania Hopa and Sue Fischer

Terri Sullivan and Kate Ambler

Tracy Daily and Jody Barker

Richmond craftsman takes second place

ELOISE MARTYN

In the National Woodworkers Association annual competition, Richmond-based craftsman Alwyn Goodwin showcased his impressive skills, earning a well-deserved second place in the Wall Art Category.

The online competition attracts both amateur and professional woodworkers from across New Zealand, with many of the pieces available for online purchase afterward.

Alwyn’s entry, ‘Erosion: The Rift Fault Line,’ draws inspiration from the recent dry summer, where cracked soils mirror the region’s geological struggles, as well as reflecting on the impact of earthquakes and the massive Alpine Fault.

The piece captures the tension between nature’s beauty and vulnerability and makes a powerful statement about the interplay of drought and tectonic activity.

Hand-carved over 50 hours from reclaimed cedar, the piece beautifully highlights the wood’s natural patterns and colours by using various wax finishes.

nature’s beauty and vulnerability. Photo: Eloise Martyn.

Embracing diversity in the Tasman region

ELOISE MARTYN

The latest Census data update confirmed that New Zealand is becoming increasingly culturally diverse – almost 30 per cent of our population was born overseas.

This also reflects into the Tasman district with over 20 per cent of our population born overseas and residents representing more than 100 ethnicities. As we become increasingly culturally diverse it’s essential to ensure that all community members feel welcome and included.

“This year saw record entries, with over 200 submissions across all categories, I was very happy to receive second place in the Wall Art Category,” Alwyn notes.

In his shed, surrounded by pear, elm, macrocarpa, and cedar, he shares the stories of each piece, honouring their past while creating new art.

“I only use reclaimed wood; I like to give it another life,” he adds.

Alwyn’s journey into wood-

working began with a home renovation that sparked him to repurpose an old piece of Douglas fir.

With no prior experience or family background in woodworking, he boldly set out to create a kitchen table, later using offcuts to experiment with decorative wall art.

This process not only transformed the wood but also ignited a passion for craftsmanship that blends his culinary creativity as an

employed chef with his newfound woodworking artistry.

“I enjoy the process of woodworking,” he says.

“The problem-solving and thought that goes into a piece.

“You get an idea in your head and give it a go and watch the evolution of the idea.”

Alwyn encourages aspiring woodworkers to dive in.

“You don’t need fancy tools. Just give it a go and see where it leads you.”

According to Birte Becker-Steel, Welcoming Communities Officer for Tasman District Council, many community groups and organisations are seeking ways to engage with diverse cultures, but a participation gap exists. While migrants enrich our community, they often remain underrepresented in boards, clubs, and interest groups. To address this, Birte is excited to introduce ‘Cultural Connections’ workshops throughout Tasman. “The free workshops will share tips and insights about our local diversity and provide a forum for conversation and inspiration on how we can add more diversity to our community interactions, hands-on planning tools for inclusive activities, and even offer some seed funding to help diversify participation,” Birte explains.

“The workshops are open to service providers, interest groups, sports and hobby clubs, rural support and community organisations, board members, and educational institutions, and will help foster conversation and inspire actionable steps toward greater inclusivity.” For more info on the free workshops starting 29 October email Birte.Becker-Steel@tasman.govt.nz

Richmond-based craftsman Alwyn Goodwin’s piece ‘Erosion: The Rift Fault Line’ captures the tension between

Fuel disrupter Waitomo coming to Nelson

NPD is consistently our most competitive. This will be interesting to follow. Thank heavens for the Gaspy App. People are starting to click on. On a special discount day, even more competitive than any others, people are queuing in St Vincent Street for fuel.

Neil Chesterman

I’ll be sticking to NPD (usually Lower Queen Street) unless Waitomo offer a deal for Super Gold Card holders. Down in Christchurch when I’m there I get a better price at NPD full service using Super Gold Card than I can at Waitomo. Mobil is fast becoming a rare name in Nelson-Tasman. Soon it might only be Collingwood St and Murchison left. Or, is the Mobil brand exiting NZ? As I understand it both Waitomo and NPD pump Mobil fuel.

Dennis Goodman

Awesome, cheaper fuel, I use them when I’m in Christchurch and the North Island.

Eddie Aberahama

Fuel prices in Nelson are extremely tightly controlled. They are all identical by the time the loyalty discounts etc are applied, all are higher than the national average. NPD? The Motueka site used to be cheaper than everyone else, but not anymore. We had the same excitement when Challenge opened up here, now their prices are identical to every other servo here. Waitomo will be cheaper for 6 weeks or so then quietly match the others.

James Brown

More than 20% of Tasman’s population were born overseas. People from more than 100 ethnicities live in our district. Are they actively participating in your local community? Are we gaining the benefits this diversity provides?

Connections WorkshopS

These community workshops will help you to understand local demographics, develop specific ideas for your community, access useful resources, and learn how to apply for seed funding for community events. They are open to rural support and community organisations, board members, representatives from service providers, interest groups, sports and hobby clubs, educational institutions and more.

Upcoming Cultural Connections workshops:

• Tuesday 29 October, 1.00 pm – 4.00 pm, Richmond Library

• Monday 11 November, 1.00 pm – 4.00 pm, Wakefield St John Centre

• Online via Zoom: Thursday 31 October, 6.00 pm – 8.15 pm and Monday 4 November, 2.00 pm – 4.15 pm (call for details)

For more details and to book your space, email birte.becker-steel@tasman.govt.nz or phone 027 700 3139.

Competition is healthy, the more competition the better.

Kevin Thomson

No one is cheaper than NPD, so it be interesting to see what they’ve got to offer.

Awhina Ngatai

Road safety concerns lead to petition

I have no problem with reducing the speed limit past the school at drop off and pick up, you know, flashing signs for 30km/hr. The rest, I say, use common sense and if you can’t go around a corner at 100km/h then drive how you feel safe. The problem I see all over the place is that if you drop the speed to 80 then people feel it’s ok to do 60. Do we really need to be told how slow or fast to drive???

Mark Perry

People just need to drive to the conditions and to their ability, keeping in their lane and not crossing the centre line. I will not be signing the petition.

Barb Grant

125 years of supporting local farmers

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Through the years good and bad... consistent with support.

Rai Valley Progress

Thinking globally, acting locally

Brilliant, when you pass hillsides full of waste wood, always wondered why it got left for waste.

Libby Liz

No surprise really, other countries have been onto it for decades. Glad that finally NZ is seeing the benefits.

Essi Pölhö

Fantastic idea. About time.

Anni Stratford

Hallelujah. That’s the best news ever. The important point is that slash doesn’t just stay on the hillsides after harvesting - it ends up in rivers and blocks waterways causing the appalling flooding and destruction seen in the last few years. The cost of this exercise must surely be offset by the reduction in disaster emergency cleanup costs. Well done, let’s see more.

Prue Anderton-Sweet

So glad to hear this.

Sue Jepson

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Local History

A woman of character – publican Lucy Kite

ROBYN PARKES

The New Zealand Company, formed in 1839 was the driving force behind the settlement of Nelson and, in 1841, the first expedition ships arrived to set out the new township.

Immigrant ships quickly followed as families from England and other countries sought to carve out a new life, free of the class system and where they, with some hard work, could become landowners.

Thomas and Lucy Kite, along with children Hannah, George and baby Lucy, were one of these families. They left England in November 1842 on board the ship ‘Phoebe’, arriving in Nelson in March 1843.

They were part of a wider Kite family exodus to New Zealand.

Thomas’ sister Hannah, with her husband George Castle and Thomas’ brother William, with

his wife Priscilla nee Baskett, had already emigrated to Nelson on the ‘Thomas Harrison’ in 1842.

Another sister, Susanna (Susan) nee Kite, later followed them to Nelson with her husband William Pickering around 1856.

Arguably the first settler at Richmond, before the settlement even had a name, the intrepid Thomas Kite secured 9 acres of land (part Section 83) on the township plan and built a modest house, the first in the Waimea East area, sited on what is today Queen St, opposite the Wensley St corner.

Within two years, Thomas was the proud owner of a newly-built hotel, which he named the ‘Plough Inn’. In November 1845, he hosted a dinner for a large number of patrons following the Richmond fete.

Life was busy for the young couple as they managed the business and their growing family.

Son Francis was born in 1846 and

daughter Charlotte in 1847. Thomas, with a focus of not wanting the ‘good old English sports’ to be forgotten, held a sports day in December 1848 where games of quoits, wrestling and wheelbarrow races took place. By all accounts it was a very successful day. The inn was a centre for many activities, and over the years multiple auction sales of farm stock occurred in one of the inn’s paddocks. The members of the Travellers Rest Lodge met frequently at the hotel, and it was in the inn that the formation of the Richmond Cattle Fair first took

root. In 1853, Thomas sold the inn and began a new enterprise in the shape of a store, although this lasted for only five years.

In May 1858, having indicated he was entering another business, he put his premises, farming stock and equipment up for sale.

During these years at least three more children were born.

In April 1860 Thomas was the publican of the newly-built Red Horse Hotel on Gladstone Rd. Sadly, only four months later, in August, Thomas died, leaving Lucy with the business and a young family.

With great resolve she continued to run the hotel herself, and in February of the following year hosted a harvest home supper in thanks for the support she had received since the death of Thomas.

In July 1864, the Red Horse was put up for auction by brewer Joseph Harley and Lucy became homeless. She was, however, successful in obtaining another licence, this time for the White Hart Hotel, previously run by George Moonlight.

The hotel was the venue for multiple events, auctions, parties, dinners and for the more sombre being inquests.

In May 1874 Lucy was adjudicated a bankrupt, but a month later an application was successfully made for a discharge. With new direction, Lucy took over the licence for the Ferry Inn at Tapawera around 1879/80. She died in 1885, aged 70, and was buried in Richmond Cemetery.

The final resting place of Lucy Kite. Photo: Supplied.

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Elevating security and style with automatic gates

The New Gate Company established itself as a leading provider of custom gates, fences, and automation solutions in the region.

Locally owned and operated, the company is committed to delivering quality products that not only enhance the security of your property but also add a touch of elegance and sophistication.

One of their standout offerings is their range of automatic gates which offer the perfect blend of convenience and security. Whether you’re looking to enhance the safety of your home or streamline access to your business premises, The New Gate Company offers a wide variety of options to suit every need.

Automatic gates can be a statement piece that can transform the

entrance to any property.

The New Gate Company understands this, which is why they work closely with clients to design and install gates that complement the architectural style of a property.

From sleek, modern designs to classic, ornate styles, their team has the expertise to create gates that are as beautiful as they are functional.

In addition to their aesthetic appeal, automatic gates come equipped with advanced technology to ensure ease of use and enhanced security. With features such as remote-control access, keypad entry, and intercom systems, these gates offer a high level of convenience while maintaining strict control over who enters

your property. This not only provides peace of mind but also adds value to your property by improving its security

and curb appeal.

Every gate is crafted using premium materials and the latest manufacturing techniques, en-

suring that they stand the test of time. The team of experienced professionals is with you every step of the way, from the initial design consultation to the final installation.

They also offer comprehensive after-sales support, including maintenance and repair services, to ensure that your automatic gate continues to function flawlessly for years to come.

This commitment to service excellence has earned them a strong reputation in the region as a trusted provider of high-quality gate solutions.

For those looking to enhance their property with a blend of security, convenience, and style, The New Gate Company are the go-to experts in automatic gates.

Elevating property sales with expert staging

When it comes to selling a property, first impressions matter, and that’s where locally owned business Styled at Home steps in.

Founded by Anna Boswell, Styled at Home was born out of her passion for interior design and her keen eye for preparing homes for open houses.

After buying and selling a few properties herself, Anna realised that there was a gap in the local market for professional property staging, with few competitors offering this valuable service.

“I’ve always loved getting homes ready for open houses and, one day, an agent suggested I do something with that love. This planted the seed for my business.” says Anna.

With a background in early childhood teaching, she decided to turn her hobby into a profession, launching Styled

at Home just two years ago. Since then, the business has grown exponentially.

Styled at Home specialises in property staging, with 90% of the homes they stage being vacant, giving Anna and her team a clean slate to work with.

They also offer partial staging services, which can involve helping clients declutter and blending their existing furniture with fresh, modern pieces.

This service is especially beneficial for those downsizing or managing a deceased estate. While staging a home brings many rewards, it’s not without its challenges. Accessing properties and manoeuvring furniture can be difficult, especially in bad weather.

Partial stages can also be time-consuming, as they require Anna to work around a client’s existing style while being mindful of personal tastes.

“Selling a property can be emotional

for some, and they might be reluctant to make changes,” Anna explains.

“We encourage clients to trust the process and shift their mindset to see the property through a buyer’s eyes.”

For the best results, Styled at Home recommends full staging for a cohesive, polished look, with five-week packages allowing enough time for professional photography and viewings. During quieter months, they also offer extended packages to accommodate client needs. The business currently boasts 12 house loads of high-quality furniture items and continues to grow. With a team supporting her, Anna is excited to see Styled at Home thrive.

“It’s really cool to see how far we’ve come in such a short time, and I can’t wait to continue helping clients showcase their homes at their very best.”

Tis the season for float sponsors

GORDON PREECE

“We’d love to see some new faces in the parade this year.”

Richmond’s Santa Parade will spread Christmas cheer on Queen St on 8 December and its coordinator, Richmond Unlimited, is calling for float sponsors and local businesses and organisations to participate.

Richmond Unlimited’s Maria Ingram says businesses and organisations emblazoned at the event was a channel to promote to the masses.

“It’s also to show that there’s that community spirit, that you’re a part of the community and that you’re supporting the community that is Richmond,” she says.

“We have lots of people that regularly do it every year, and they absolutely love it… we’d love more people to get involved. It’s a really great event, and it’s something that lots of people come to the area to take part in.”

Maria says registration for the parade can be made via the Richmond Unlimited website.

“It gives us the basic information that we need and the basic information that you need to be a part of the parade,” she says.

“If you want to sponsor a float, then the best thing to do is to contact either myself or [Richmond Unlimited coordinator] Katie Denley, and we’ll take you through the different sponsorship options that are available for you.

“The cost of it helps us to put the parade on and so we’re able to do it for another year.”

Maria says the end of November is the deadline.

Visit: www.richmondunlimited.

co.nz/float-registration-2024 to register a float and contact info@ richmondunlimited.co.nz to discuss float sponsorship. The parade’s cancellation date is 15 December.

Richmond Unlimited is calling for float sponsors and local businesses and organisations to participate in the town’s Santa Parade on 8 December. Photo: Michael Robertson.

Creative flair of Moutere Artisans to go on show

ANNE HARDIE

Food, wines, arts and crafts are all part of an eclectic mix that makes up the largest number of craftspeople to open their doors or gates for the Moutere Artisans’ spring open day this weekend.

This Sunday, 18 artisans in a close radius around Upper Moutere are open to the public, from pottery and jewellery, to wine, cheeses, preserves and spring blooms.

Chairman of the group, Noël Jelsma, says the area tends to attract artisans seeking a quieter space away from the hustle and bustle to work with their craft.

“We have everything from large-scale wine makers through to one-woman basket weavers. They are an eclectic mix of people wanting to be tucked away and follow their passions.”

He says a solid core of artisans have been going steady for a decade or more, while new artisans move into the area to create a mix of old favourites and new crafts for the open day.

“We do seem to be going from strength to strength with new artisan’s joining the group. Eighteen artisans are participating this time which is the highest number I can recall. So, you have to be strategic about how you approach your

day and how you spend your time. It’s a great idea to carpool with friends, which can be a lot of fun.”

The group hold an autumn open day as well as one in spring and Noël says the two seasons offer a different landscape of autumn and spring colour for visitors.

This spring, the newest member of the group is Moutere Blooms, which Noël describes

as a stunning garden selling blooms and garden accessories. Following the flower theme, the spring open day is well timed for Jo Smith Paeonies, which also distils the essential oils to turn into products such as soaps. Noël says 100 per cent of the group’s artisans are planning to open on Sunday. A downloadable map and list of artisans can be found at www. moutereartisans.co.nz

Tanya Doty makes her handmade baskets from willow and sells them at The Old Post Office. Photo: Supplied.

Final proposal for representation arrangements – 2025 local elections

Submissions

On 02 October 2024, Tasman District Council reviewed the written and heard oral submissions on its initial proposal regarding representation arrangements. These arrangements are intended for the Council and its community boards and will apply to the local elections to be held on 11 October 2025.

The Council received 93 submissions on its proposal. Of these, 77 submitters expressed support for elements of the proposal; 54 did not support some elements of the proposal; 66 supported a community board in their ward; and 40 suggested alternatives to elements of the proposal.

Key themes of submissions opposing elements of the proposal, and the reasons these were not accepted by Council, included the following:

Opposition to the establishment of a Māori Ward

Opposition to retaining two councillors for Golden Bay

Request for changes to the Motueka Ward boundary

Support for community boards to be established in Moutere-Waimea and Richmond

The establishment of the Te Tai o Aorere Māori Ward was affirmed by Council on 5 September 2024 and is outside the scope of this review.

Council considers two councillors are necessary to provide for effective representation of the ward’s geographically dispersed communities.

Council considers the proposed boundary of the Motueka ward reflects the communities of interest in the ward and provides for effective representation.

The existing ward structure is well established and accepted by residents and provides for effective representation of these communities.

The Council also received feedback on alternative proposals in relation to the makeup of wards and their boundaries. The following is a summary of the alternative proposals received and the reasons these were not accepted by Council:

Motueka Ward boundary should reflect the Motueka High School zone, and that Tasman Village and Kina Beach are moved to the Motueka Ward.

Disestablishing the Moutere-Waimea Ward and moving parts of that ward to either the Motueka or Richmond Ward; and increasing number of general ward members to 14.

That the Lakes-Murchison Ward be split with the Lakes area remaining part of the Tasman District Council and Murchison area being transferred to the West Coast District.

Increasing the size of the Richmond Ward to decrease the size of the MoutereWaimea Ward in order to comply with Section 19V(2) of the Local Electoral Act.

The current boundaries best reflect the communities of interest and are broadly supported by the community.

Disestablishing the ward would divide existing communities of interest. The ward’s settlements are predominantly rural and coastal in nature, and do not naturally share common interests with the more urban centres of Richmond or Motueka.

Reorganisation of territorial local government boundaries is outside the scope of this review.

As noted above, decreasing the size of the Moutere-Waimea ward would result in splitting existing communities of interest.

Having considered all the submissions, Tasman District Council resolved to adopt its initial proposal without amendment as the final proposal.

Council Representation

It is proposed that The Council will comprise a Mayor, who is elected at large, and 14 Councillors elected from six wards.

The six wards represent the following communities of interest, with Councillors being elected as follows:

Richmond General Ward 4 Comprising the area of the existing Richmond Ward

Motueka General Ward 3 Comprising the area of the existing Motueka Ward

Moutere-Waimea General Ward 3 Comprising the area of the existing Moutere-Waimea Ward

Golden Bay General Ward 2 Comprising the area of the existing Golden Bay Ward

Lakes-Murchison General Ward 1 Comprising the area of the existing Lakes-Murchison Ward

Te Tai o Aorere Māori Ward 1 Comprising the whole of the Tasman District (Māori electoral population)

The population (based on Statistics NZ estimates as at 30 June 2023) that each member will represent is as follows:

Aorere Māori Ward 2,540 1

In accordance with section 19V(2), Local Electoral Act 2001, the population that each general ward member represents must be within the range of 4,368 +/- 10% (3,931 to 4,805), unless community of interest considerations justify otherwise.

The representation of the Golden Bay, Moutere-Waimea and Richmond general wards falls outside the stipulated range.

• The Council considers that the Golden Bay General Ward should be treated as an isolated community and be exempt from complying with S19V(2) of the Local Electoral Act 2001 on the grounds provided under S19V(3)(a) that non-compliance with S19V(2) is required for effective representation of isolated communities of interest within this ward.

• The Council considers that the Moutere-Waimea and Richmond general wards should be exempt from complying with s19V(2) of the Local Electoral Act 2001 on the grounds provided under S19V(3)(a) that compliance with S19V(2) would limit effective representation by dividing communities of interest between wards.

Community Board Representation

It is proposed that two communities will be represented by a community board as follows:

Golden Bay Community BoardComprising the area covered by the present Golden Bay Ward boundaries.

Motueka Community BoardComprising the area covered by the present Motueka Ward boundaries.

Golden Bay and Motueka communities will each elect four members. They will not be subdivided for electoral purposes. Following the elections, elected ward members will be appointed to the Boards by the Council, as follows:

Golden Bay Community BoardTwo members to be appointed from the Golden Bay Ward and/or the Te Tai o Aorere Māori Ward. Motueka Community BoardThree members to be appointed from the Motueka Ward and/or the Te Tai o Aorere Māori Ward.

Appeals and objections

Any person who made a submission on the Council’s initial proposal may lodge an appeal against the Council’s decision. An appeal must relate to the matters raised in that person’s submission.

Appeals must be made in writing and must be received no later than Friday 29 November 2024 and forwarded to 189 Queen Street, Private Bag 4, Richmond, 7050 or email haveyoursay@tasman.govt.nz.

Further information

Copies of the Council’s resolution and maps setting out the areas of the proposed wards and communities are available at Tasman District Council Service Centres and Libraries and on the council website www.tasman.govt.nz and the Shape Tasman website shape.tasman.govt.nz/representation-review

Leonie Rae Chief Executive Officer

22 October 2024

LOCALLY OWNED & OPERATED

Locally owned and operated, Nicholls Auto Centre has been delivering top-quality automotive services to the Richmond community for over thirty years. Established in 1987, the business is family owned by Kim and Freya Hogarth who, along with their dedicated and experienced team of skilled technicians, provide a full range of vehicle care and maintenance. They have built strong relationships with their customers, offering expert service and support, and are proud supporters of local schools, centres, and the Richmond Community Patrol, showcasing their commitment to the region. Nicholls Auto Centre Services offer a range of services including W.O.F inspections, tyres, brake repairs, cambelts, car air-conditioning, battery replacements, vehicle servicing, CV joints, electrics, and engine diagnostics. Conveniently located at 176 Queen St, next to Richmond’s bustling shopping centre, Nicholls Auto Centre offers courtesy cars and a local pickup and delivery service. Open Monday to Friday, from 8 am to 5 pm, you can contact the friendly team for all your vehicle needs. To make a booking, phone 543 9225 or visit their website at www.autosupershoppes. co.nz/shoppes/nicholls-auto-centre/.

Joe’s Batter and Grill, in the heart of Richmond, serving up fish 'n' chips and Juicy burgers - from house-smoked pulled pork, brisket to fresh chicken burgers and loaded fries. Whether you're grabbing lunch or dinner, their convenient hours make it easy to stop by for a meal.

Located on Queen Street, they are open Tuesday to Friday from 11:30am to 1:30pm and again from 4:30pm to 8pm. On Saturdays, they open from 4:30pm to 8pm, and Sundays from 4:30pm to 7:30pm. Closed on Mondays. Call Joe's Batter and Grill 03-544 1701

Chemwash Top of the South is Nelson’s trusted provider for professional exterior cleaning and house washing, specialising in both residential and commercial soft washing. With their advanced low-pressure cleaning system, Chemwash can safely and effectively remove dirt, grime, mould, and other stubborn messes from your property’s exterior without causing any damage. What sets Chemwash apart is their commitment to safety and eco-friendliness. Their products are safe for vegetation, pets, and children, giving total peace of mind. Being 100% locally owned and operated, the team takes great pride in providing high-quality service to the community. Their professional, friendly team is dedicated to delivering excellent results every time. Their services extend to instant roof cleaning, including moss and mould treatments that help maintain the longevity of your roof. Chemwash also cleans gutters, paths, decks, and driveways, ensuring your entire property looks its best. Whether your home or business needs a quick refresh or a comprehensive exterior clean, Chemwash has you covered. For an exterior clean that’s both thorough and gentle, trust Chemwash Top of the South to rejuvenate your property and make it shine again.

If you’re craving something sweet, then treat yourself to some delightful treats at The Swiss Bakery, where every bite offers a moment of pure indulgence. Serving up a mouthwatering variety of freshly-baked goods, their range includes everything from golden, flaky croissants and rich, buttery pastries to hot pies, filled rolls, and handcrafted sandwiches. At The Swiss Bakery, everything is freshly baked on-site, using only the best ingredients. Whether you're stopping by for a hearty breakfast, a quick lunch, or a snack-on-the-go, the friendly team is always ready to greet you with a smile. They also cater for work events and special occasions, offering an array of tasty bites that are sure to impress.

Their tempting selection of Danishes, scones, muffins, cookies, and more has something to satisfy everyone and a freshly brewed barista coffee will complete your meal. Available for both dine-in and takeaway.

Stop by The Swiss Bakery on Queen Street to experience homemade quality at its best. All GreyPower members enjoy a 5% discount on every order. Follow them on Facebook @TheSwissBakeryCafe or give them a call at 03 544 8621.

Toys and volunteers on Christmas wish list

ANNE HARDIE

Louise Hoather is hoping Santa has received her letter and its plea for more toys and more volunteers for the SPCA charity shops this Christmas.

As area manager, she says now is a good time to donate toys so they can then be sold as presents for Christmas at a time many families are watching their dollars. But she would also like more volunteers in the shops.

“Many of our volunteers are older and on super (pension) and many are getting part-time work,” she says.

“Our volunteers are maybe looking after grandchildren too. Volunteers are the thing we need the most.”

The busiest time of year in the shops is now through to Easter, especially during the holiday period when visitors to the region do the op-shop circuit.

“We have shifts where we don’t have any volunteers. Whoever is working on duty, bless them, they do it themselves and that can be challenging.”

Louise says volunteers do not need to work in the shop with customers, as there are numerous other jobs to be done around the shop.

“We’ve got some volunteers who just love cleaning and keep the

shop spic and span and we have some who are incredibly visual designers. We have some who

sort the CDs and books and some who are general allrounders. Some specialise in clothes. We

are very lucky we have volunteers who come in maybe three shifts a week.

“The motivation for volunteering ranges from people who are new to the area and it is a great way to make connections with your local community,” Louise adds. “For others, it’s the ethos of upcycling and recycling and environmental sustainability. Or they love the SPCA and their primary cause is animal welfare. Sometimes, it is because they are lonely. We are so blessed with our volunteers. I’m hoping Santa got my letter – I want toys and volunteers!”

SPCA is not the only charity nudging people to get toys in now for Christmas. The Salvation Army’s corps officer for the area, Karl Foreman, says donations of toys and games are especially appreciated.

“Now is also the time to bring them in, as there is limited time in the last few days before Christmas to make sure they go to families who would love them.”

He says shopping at the family stores helps people in need, which is more important than ever when so many people are doing it tough amid the cost-ofliving crisis.

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Richmond’s SPCA store manager, Nicola Woods, with an armful of toys that may end up under someone’s Christmas tree. Photo: Anne Hardie.

BREAST CANCER OCTOBER AWARENESS MONTH

Nelson turns pink for Breast Cancer Awareness Month

Iconic landmarks in Nelson are turning pink this October to show support for Breast Cancer Awareness Month.

As part of the Global Illuminations campaign, more than 80 landmarks, streets and prominent buildings all across New Zealand will be lit up in pink to help Breast Cancer Foundation NZ spread the message that breast cancer is most survivable with early detection.

Participating in Nelson this year are the Trafalgar Street Bridge, Nelson Cathedral, Moller Fountain and Nelson Airport and Control Tower.

The campaign also draws attention to the charity’s annual Pink Ribbon Street Appeal, taking place on Friday 18 and Saturday 19 October this year. Around the country, thousands of collectors will be shaking their pink buckets, collecting

donations for breast cancer research, education campaigns and patient support programmes.

Breast Cancer Foundation NZ’s chief executive, Ah-Leen Rayner, says October is an opportunity for all New Zealanders to help change the dial on breast cancer:

“One in nine women today will learn they have breast cancer, but early detection is the key to successful treatment.

“We’re grateful to have so many sites in Nelson helping us to raise awareness and vital funds this Breast Cancer Awareness Month. Every dollar donated to the Pink Ribbon Street Appeal will make a massive difference to support Kiwis undergoing treatment and aid us towards our vision of zero deaths from breast cancer.”

Around 120 women are diagnosed with breast cancer across the Nelson-Marl-

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borough region every year. The survival rate for breast cancer if diagnosed early is 92%.

Breast Cancer Foundation NZ is urging all women to be ‘breast aware’ to give themselves the best chance of surviving breast cancer – that means getting to know the normal look and feel of their breasts, regularly touching and looking for any changes, and getting changes checked by a GP as soon as possible. For women aged 45-69, free mammograms are available through BreastScreen Aotearoa every two years.

The Foundation is still looking for volunteers to take part in its Pink Ribbon Street Appeal. For more information on this and other ways to get involved with Breast Cancer Awareness Month, visit breastcancerfoundation.org.nz/bcam

Checking your breasts

Regularly touch and look at your breasts to spot changes to your normal. Noticed something different? Chat with your GP. It’s as easy as TLC: Touch, Look, get it Checked. There’s no ‘right’ way to check your breasts. But it’s important to know your normal and check regularly for any unusual changes. Your breasts will change over the course of a month. Overtime you will learn what is normal for you when you touch and look regularly.

If you’ve found something that doesn’t seem normal, it’s important to chat with your doctor.

Mountainbiker completes treble

Redwood Valley cyclist Pippi Taylor proved simply unstoppable at the National Schools MTB Championships in Christchurch. The 12-year-old won the enduro, cross-country and downhill races in the space of three days to also clinch the overall individual title and lead her Nelson Intermediate School to team honours in the girls’ U13 division.

Pippi’s mother Jenny Cooper confirms they had pretty high hopes after the Nelson Mountain Bike club rider had gone so well against adults in the Broken Axe event in Maitai Valley before heading to the nationals.

Fortunately, Pippi had qualified first in seeding for the downhill as the final itself was cancelled after the ski lift broke. It was used to transport riders to the top of the Christchurch Adventure Park course. So for safety reasons, the junior downhill races were called off and placings awarded on the seedings.

Some parents were adamant they should have been allowed to get their kids to the start line but with so many of them it could have been a logistical nightmare.

As for Pippi’s winning streak, Jenny says she’s a recreational cyclist so the competitive nature probably comes from her husband Graeme’s marathon running background.

She insists the credit should really go to renowned Nelson coach

Alistair Matthew from Gravity Cycles.

Alistair, better known as “El Jefe” (the chief) has 63 kids in his Gravity Development Squad and reckons up to 50 percent of them competed at the nationals with Pippi the stand out individual performer.

With another hat on, Cycling New Zealand Commissionaire

Alistair defends the downhill be-

ing called off.

“The weather forecast wasn’t very good anyway. At least it wasn’t because of problems on the course itself,” says Alistair. And in any case, he always urges his charges to go hard in the seeding stage just in case something goes awry later.

Of the older riders, victories for Maddi Harrop in the U16 enduro and Lucy Vincent in the

U16 cross-country helped power Nelson College for Girls to an impressive third in the overall standings against boys and mixed schools.

Nayland College’s Xanthe Robb was second overall in the U20 female class while schoolmate Nico Schroder was also runner-up in the U17 male.

Josef Houghton, from Nelson College, also finished second

overall in the boys’ U14 grade while Waimea College’s Harley Heyward was third overall in the U15 boys class.

Nelson College team manager Alex Crisp says there was real strength across the local schools and, while they were competing against each other, most are good friends from riding together so much with the Nelson Mountain Bike Club.

Local brothers head to national trials champs

After an eight-year hiatus from competition, brothers Nick and Peter Oliver are preparing for an assault on the NZ National Motorcycle Trials Championships in Alexandra this Labour Weekend. Contested over three days, the victor is the rider who loses the least points on observation. Trials bikes are uniquely seatless and riders must stay on the footpegs while riding through, around and over natural terrain obstacles such as rocks, trees, mud, and steep climbs and descents. Nick and Peter’s older brother Andrew Oliver will join them as their minder in case things go wrong, helping to reduce collateral damage to rider and machine. Keen to gauge

their level in the current trials environment, if the results from the South Island Championship is anything

to go by, having taken out the South Island trophy and top two positions, then they will be in contention. They

have secured support from Gavin and Dave of MTF Finance Nelson and their employer Fulton Hogan.

Andrew, Peter, Stephen and Nick Oliver preparing for the NZ National Motorcycle Trials Championships in Alexandra this weekend. Peter and Nick will compete while brother Andrew and father Stephen support. Photo: Supplied.

STEPHEN STUART

Pippi Taylor at the National Schools MTB Championships in Christchurch.

Photo: Dominic Blissett/ Christchurch Adventure Park.

The Beast set to be unleashed on hill climb

STEPHEN STUART

Māpua apprentice engineer Brad Gale wanted a challenge, so he decided to build himself a big Moto-X dirt bike.

“I looked at YouTube vision of the type of bikes racing in the USA and France and winged the rest with plenty of help from guys at work,” says Brad, who is employed at Infield Engineers in Motueka.

“I fix anything broken, from orchard and farm equipment, boats, bikes and even tea pots. Working with structural steel is our speciality.”

So sourcing parts wasn’t a problem as he commenced his project.

Four months later his 2.7 metre long bike, dubbed “The Beast”, will try and knock off the notoriously steep stretch of farm land off Heslington Rd near Brightwater this Saturday.

He reckons he spent between 500 and a thousand hours working on his challenge.

“Before work, at smokos, lunchtime and the weekends,” reveals Brad.

He bought a 1000cc engine from Landon Dawson at Collision Centre Richmond which had been intended as a spare for his speedway car.

That required lengthening the chassis of his bike to fit it in.

Landon also helped him with all the wiring and the fuel system for

his custom-built machine.

The 20-year-old has entered the annual King of the Hill event twice before, but this time is different.

“I am definitely not the best rider but I think this bike with its 180 horsepower gives me an edge,” declares Brad.

It will certainly provide the 1.93 rider with a more comfortable time on the annual hill ride.

“It is the first bike I feel I can fit

on for my size. Most of them feel a bit short.”

Brad has snapped a couple of chains in practise runs but otherwise reckons “The Beast” has performed pretty well. Although he didn’t risk taking it out the week before his return to the hill.

He admits to feeling the pressure to perform as a lot of people have seen and heard his new bike around Motueka.

Brad is racing in the open class hill climb and just hopes his conveyance holds together.

At least his engineering mates will be on hand if he needs a hand.

The $1500 first prize money would be welcome too as Brad estimates he has spent up to $10,000 putting his labour of love together.

He still found time to help work on the steep section of track that will be used this Saturday.

Safely through Saturday’s event, he is thinking of heading to Southland for the famous Burt Munro Challenge.

In the history of the Heslington hill climb, no rider has ever made it all the way to the top of the course, with reaching the halfway point seen as an achievement in itself.

And with rain forecast for the weekend, that threatens to make the task even tougher.

Brad Gale and his custom-built dirt bike which he hopes will conquer King of the Hill. Photo: Stephen Stuart.

The pace was on in season opener

JODY SCOTT

Milestone Homes Top of the South Speedway got the new season underway with a couple of drivers setting the pace as the club builds towards the NZ Super Stock and GP T.Q. titles in the New Year. The warm Nelson night brought the race fans back as the new track lights shone brightly towards the latter part of the meeting, all grades running for their Trackman Trophies.

Brett Nicholls had his Super Stock back on the pace, a clean sweep with three wins, he left the field fighting for the crumbs as he his focus is clearly aimed at the title in January, Shane Harwood, dialling in his new engine, ended in 3rd, while the ever-present Alex Hill finishing runner-up, the rest of the field having their moments on pace but struggling for consistency.

The Youth Ministocks are bursting at the seams, the cars grouped for their races, a mixture of new and older drivers making it a challenge. Andre Musgrove won the trophy, a 3-way tie for 2nd coming down to lap times, Leilah Jefcoate pipping Locky Martin by .2 sec with Easton Salter fourth.

The Quarter Midgets were close-

ly run, Auckland’s Lukas Smith taking out heat 2 and then the feature race, with Greymouth’s Lakyn Thompson 2nd and local Taylor Martin 3rd in the firstpast-the-post final.

The Production Saloons enjoyed some close racing in an even

field. Cromwell’s Steve Nichollas made a successful journey north to claim the top trophy, Motueka’s Eddy Frans in second and Vaughan Cornelius in third. The Stock cars fronted with a couple of new drivers, a few non-finishers in the second heat

ham Partridge and Ben Morris took the points with locals Rob and Harly Martin second and visitors Stefan Burrows and Bruce Savage in third.

The Streetstocks drivers had a mixed night, a few DNF’s meant being able to complete races counted. Cody McCarrison with a DNF still did enough for third place, Harry Moffat-Schwass finished all three to claim second overall while Perry Soper had strong pace and consistency to claim the top trophy. Cody was named stirrer of the night.

opening the competition. Newbie Harlon Brunt sneaking into third place with Max Baker second and Jack Rarity taking the overall points. A couple of visiting drivers helped get four Sidecars on track, racing with just inches between them. Canterbury’s Gra-

The T.Q.’s have their big titles start late January, 1nz Jeremy Webb too good once again, the SNZ Competitor of the Year in his new car getting the job done in the feature race. Alicia Hill took out the heat 2 win and was the best local home in the feature in second after a good battle with Morgan Frost who finished third. The opening meeting saw little damage over the huge 25 race programme. Big fields and close racing setting the pace as the biggest season in the club’s history got underway with eight new Trackman trophy champions and a very shy Kody Hogarth picking up the John Pomeroy trophy as the driver of the night.

Hope resident Brett Nicholls had a clean sweep with three wins at opening night of Milestone Homes Top of the South Speedway. Photo: Rebecca Connor Maling.

Auckland yachting regatta proves a real eye-opener

STEPHEN STUART

Waimea College sailor Ash Cole was disappointed when his Nelson Yacht Club was overlooked for the inaugural Toyota Kiwi Cup Regatta in Auckland. But joining forces with the Wanaka Yacht Club then gave him and good mates Bruno Page and Jay Brixton the chance to compete as a combined “Wanason” team with Erica Hudson and Maddie Smith.

The programme was put together by the Royal New Zealand Yacht Squadron to encourage the next generation of sailing talent and it was deliberately timed to coincide with America’s Cup racing in Barcelona.

The new combination then had just three days of training before two days of competition in Emirates Team New Zealand’s Elliott 7’s, which are seven-metre-long keelboats.

“We had our good and bad moments on the water,” says Ash, who was the bowman alongside his old Māpua School mate Bruno who was at the helm while Jay was the main trimmer.

“We had 10 short races. They were great conditions and it was

a bit of fun. A pretty cool experience.”

“Wanason” finished sixth out of 10 teams competing, with local knowledge paying off for Auckland’s Royal Akarana Yacht Club.

A highlight off the water was trips to North Sails and Southern

Spars which are major players in the Auckland marine industry.

An apprenticeship in those fields appeals to Ash who was also keen to explore opportunities to join the squadron’s YTP – Youth Training Programme.

The young yachties literally

camped at the squadron’s Westhaven headquarters on the Auckland waterfront.

“We were in tents set up in the ballroom. It was tent city,” says Ash.

Their one was named after Sam Meech, the first Kiwi sailor to win an Olympic laser medal.

After returning from the week in Auckland, Ash and Bruno were soon back out on the water training in their single-handed WASZP foiling boats which they bought after their previous 29 footer was “smashed to bits” in a storm. Ash is already looking forward to a much bigger challenge next year.

“I am off to the 2025 WASZP Games in Weymouth in July. We were hoping to put a squad together but it might be just me going,” declares Ash.

It is an open competition with up to 300 boats expected to race across multiple age classes.

Greg Hay’s cricket legacy honoured with special bat donation

ANDREW BOARD

Greg Hay’s deeds on local cricket pitches may be over but the bat with which he smacked hundreds of runs for Waimea Toi Toi United will now stay with the club forever.

On Friday, the club was donated Greg’s signed bat, gifted by

his father Peter Hay and former teammate and friend Andrew Schwass.

The pair won the bat at the Summit Real Estate charity golf tournament last month and decided donating it to the club it would be a great way to commemorate his time with the club, which

Peter and Andrew had Greg’s playing stats added to the bat and presented it the club at its annual quiz night on Friday at the Stables.

Greg’s cricket career began with Toi Toi, making his senior debut at the age of 14, before representing Nelson as a 16-year-old. He went on to play for Central

Districts before retiring from all cricket at the end of last season.

Peter says Greg was always keen to play for Toi Toi when he had the chance. “Greg was incredibly loyal to Toi Toi, he loved playing for the club.”

Among the stats on the bat are Greg’s impressive 7142 career runs for Central Districts at an

average of 42.51 and his 3706 runs for Nelson at an average of 44.12. He also captained Nelson to a Hawke Cup victory in 2019 and won two Plunket Shields with CD in 2019 and 2023. While he never played for the Blackcaps, he did represent New Zealand A on a tour to India and the New Zealand XI in 2017/18.

The new “Wanason” team assembled to race in Auckland. Erica Hudson, left, Ash Cole, Maddie Smith, Jay Brixton and Bruno Page. Photo: Live Sail Die.

Peter Hay and Andrew Schwass with Greg’s signed bat that was donated to his former club Waimea Toi Toi United last week. Photo: Andrew Board.

Community Notices

MONDAY

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

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

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

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

TASMAN AQUARIUM CLUB Meet 2nd Mon of month, 7pm. Inspiration, advice and general chat about fish and aquarium hobby. Ph: Robin 0275442518.

PHILOSOPHY GROUP Meet 2nd & 4th Mon of the month, 9.30am. S.O.S Coffee House, 42 Rutherford St. All welcome. TXT Zoe 0279741758.

TUESDAY

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

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

HOPE INDOOR BOWLING CLUB, Tues,7pm,

Hope Hall. All ages welcome. Wear soft soled shoes. First 2 nights free. Ph: Bill 035449273.

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

CAN YOU HOLD A TUNE? Tues, 7.15pm, Club Waimea. Four-part harmony chorus seeks new members, male or female from all voice ranges. e: Tasmonics@gmail.com or Ph: Philippa 0275497713.

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

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.

SING YOUR LUNGS OUT: Wed, 10am, Club Waimea. A fun filled singing class for those with respiratory conditions. No singing experience is necessary. Ph: Jess 0275467675 – Respiratory Support Nelson.

TASMAN TRACKIES CYCLING, Wed During winter and spring (Jun – Oct), 11-12.30pm, Saxton Velodrome. Fun track racing events. Coffee & chat at ZINK Café after. Track bikes avail free of charge. Road and mountain bikes can be used. All levels and ages welcome. Coaching & bike set up avail. Ph: Murray 0276450033, or Roger Ph: 0274756459.

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THURSDAY

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

ENGLISH CONVERSATION GROUP, Thurs, 11-12pm, Richmond Library. Would you like to improve your English with a qualified, experienced ESOL teacher? Join our friendly English conversation group. Free.

TAICHI Thursdays 9:30-11:00 during school term. Anglican Church community hall, Dorset Street. Learn qigong and taichi. Stillness, breath, movement. Contact Merrick, Ph:0210636620, email: taichi.internal.arts.aotearoa@gmail.com

FRIDAY

RUMMIKUB AND BOARD GAMES Fri 25 Oct, 1-3pm, Richmond Library. Please bring a game if you have one. Koha. Ph Linda 0226814129

FAMILY HISTORY FRIDAY Fri 25 Oct, 10:3012pm at Richmond Library’s Research Room. Explore local and Family History resources with specialist library staff. Free.

SATURDAY

WAIMEA HARRIERS PACK RUN Sat 26 Oct. Meet 2.15 at Sprig + Fern The Meadows, Richmond. Welcome all runners and walkers and all abilities. See website for more info waimeaharriers.nz

RICHMOND TENNIS CLUB SOCIAL TENNIS, Sat, 1.30-3pm. Open to club players, visitors &

members of other clubs. $5 non-members. Ph: 0274872480.

FREE GUIDED MEDITATION, Sat, 3pm, under the white pergola of Washbourne Gardens. Relax, unwind, and enjoy inner peace & stillness. For info e: meditaterichmond@gmail.com. Free.

SUNDAY

ELYSIUM WIDOW AND WIDOWERS GROUP Sun 27 Oct, 12pm, meet for lunch at Armadillos, Richmond. Ring Margaret 0272600748

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

ADVANTAGE CROQUET ANNUAL TOURNAMENT Sat, Sun 26-27 Oct, Nelson Hinemoa Club. Advantage is a format of the golf croquet game designed to even the game between high and low ranked players. Enter by 24 Oct. To register ph Lance Barker 0274 172 284.

THEY DID WHAT! - Occupations from the Past Exhibition, Richmond Library. Opening hours during Oct. A fun display from the Nelson Museum to share with your tamariki.

KAYE BEL-CHER PAINTING EXHIBITION, Richmond Library. Opening hours during October. Inspired by the diversity of nature.

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.

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.

RUTHERFORD ROTARY New members welcome. Ph: 0211475357.

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Kitchen Benchtops

DEATH

CANNING

Douglas George (Doug)

4.6.1931 – 30.9.2024

Passed away peacefully on 30 September 2024, aged 93 years.

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Dearly loved and cherished husband of the late Nancy. Much loved dad and fatherin-law of Diane and Neville, Pam and Rick, and Craig. Treasured grandad to Cory, Haley, Emma, Katie, Jayden, Bradley, Matthew and their families. A private remembrance service for Doug will be held at a future date.

Messages can be sent to Doug’s family c/- 4 Crown Terrace, Nelson 7010.

PUBLIC NOTICE

MINI HEALING EXPO

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Thursday 31st October 6.pm – 9am Motueka Library Event Room, Pah Street. $15 Entry Fee (Includes all Modalities/ readings). Experience an amazing range of Healing Modalities, Psychics, tarot card readings and much more! Contact Angie angel3000.h@gmail. com See Motueka Lighthouse on Facebook.

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