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Nelson Tasman a ‘little island’ of sunshine ANNE HARDIE If you think the sea has been warmer so far this summer, you are right - it’s up to two degrees celsius warmer in some places around the Top of the South due to a long run of warm, sunny days through spring and early summer. NIWA meteorologist and forecaster Ben Noll says the Top of the South has been a localised hot spot in the last part of the year, and swimmers and surfers have benefited with sea temperatures warming up earlier to 18 degrees by mid-December, and even up to 19 degrees in some bays. “You seem to have been in your own little island in the Top of the South with your warm weather,” he says. “Compared with other regions, you’ve had some pretty good weather.” Ben says Nelson is tracking well to claim the title for the sunniest region in the country again, after losing the title for a couple of years. Though, the year is not quite over yet. While many other parts of the country have been tormented by dismal weather and storms through the year, the Top of the South has enjoyed a benign climate – apart from a tornado in

April. It was the only blip in the weather this year, ripping a destructive path through the Moutere hills during a weather event that also delivered thunderstorms across the region. Autumn ended up wetter than usual, but winter was drier and warmer. The region’s winter rainfall was between 50 and 79 per cent lower than normal and temperatures were above average. That continued through spring with between 60 and 80 per cent of the region’s normal rainfall, and again, slightly higher-than-average temperatures. Ben says the region is drier earlier, but a drought is not

a given. He says the region has been on “borrowed time” with its low rainfall and sunny weather through the year, as the forecasting shows there “could be the opportunity for some bigger rainfalls” in the early to midpart of 2024. It is too early to determine what that will look like, he says, but there may be relief on the horizon for farmers and growers.

Luca Langley (5) from Richmond enjoying the warmer sea temperatures at Rabbit Island. Photo: Anne Hardie.

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Inspiring men with disabilities ELOISE MARTYN Every Tuesday, a group of 24 young men with intellectual disabilities arrive at Menzshed Waimea ready to get busy with their hands and minds making wooden creations. “It is the highlight of their week coming here,” says member Tony Cutten. “They enjoy working with the older men and doing something physical, as well as showing what they are capable of doing,” he says. The men have been attending for the past six years, and during the year they each work on three projects that can be taken home or gifted to someone of their choice upon completion. The sessions require parental and carer assistance as well as nine

members from the Menzshed. “Alan Kissell started it up years ago and we have kept it going as it has a great community aspect and is rewarding for all involved,” says Tony. Recently, some of the group stepped outside their comfort zone and assisted in collecting and splitting the wood from the wood-chopping competitions held at the Nelson A&P Show. The firewood has then been sold, with the profits raised going back into the Menzshed. Four-legged wooden potplant holders are the last project for 2023. Many of the young men are choosing to gift one to a family member on Christmas Day. The young men told the Waimea Weekly that they were “extremely proud and happy” with what they had created and achieved during the year.

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Wills Harvey was awarded this year’s McGlashen Pharmacy Young Achiever Scholarship from Andrew McGlashen. Photo: Anne Hardie.

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Motocross rider Wills Harvey will base himself in Taupō next year to further his sport and some of his coaching will be paid for by the McGlashen Pharmacy Young Achiever Scholarship. The 17-year-old was awarded $1,000 from the annual scholarship and has serious goals for his motocross. He heads to Taupō with his long-time motocross mate Luke Heaphy and the pair plan to train daily, get coaching and compete around the country. “What’s got us so far is we’ve been able to train together, and we’ve pushed each other along.” Last year Wills won the New Zealand Junior National Championships in Taranaki on an 85cc bike and this year he rode a 125cc bike in the

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15-16-year-old group in Invercargill to cross the line with the winner and finish second overall in the count. He has been racing since he was seven years old, which was “a pretty late start really,” and travelling the country to races ever since. “I just always wanted to be a motocross rider and when I got my first bike at seven for Christmas, I never looked back. We used to live in Richmond and had a track on the front lawn.” Now he is sponsored by Murray Thorn Motorcycles in Motueka, gets support from Josh Coppins Racing (JCR) and has his sights set on eventually heading overseas and going pro, either with AMA Pro Racing in the United States or MXGP world tour. Andrew McGlashen says he was “inundated and over-

Piles of rubbish that were dumped and set alight near Tasman waterways has been labelled inconsiderate by Tasman District Council. The latest lot of runnish was found on the berm of the Waimea River between the Bartlett Rd and Blackbyre Rd entrances near Appleby. The assortment of items includes bottles, aluminium cans, furniture, used nappies and general household waste. Tyres were also found to have been set alight over the weekend of 15-17 December. “All in all, this is shocking Christmas spirit, people. Stop it. Stop it right now,” read a TDC statement. The rubbish costs the ratepayer and also takes contractors away from other more important jobs. “More importantly, it is simply an unacceptable way to treat our environment.” The cost to recycle a number of the items is zero - and in the case of aluminium

whelmed” by the number and quality of applicants this year. Because of that, he also awarded two $500 scholarships to Rhian Douglas and Hector McNeilly. Rhian became New Zealand’s fastest-ever 100m sprinter under 14 with a time of 10.9 seconds at the recent New Zealand Secondary School Athletics. Hector has set nine New Zealand records for archery and was ranked fifth in the world at the World Archery Championships in the under 18-year-old category. A further $500 was sponsored by Richmond IT company Squarekicker to 15-year-old Joel Batchelar for computer programming and digital IT. Andrew says the level of activity has risen dramatically since Covid-19 restrictions were lifted and “locally the kids are achieving phenomenally.”

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ANNE HARDIE Wakefield is one of the earliest European settlements in New Zealand and now it has a map for a self-guided walking trail around its historical buildings and sites, plus the stories behind them. A second map shows the wider Wakefield area to encourage visitors to spend a day exploring the activities on offer. Bo Hensley grew up in South Africa with a local trail the family used to follow and she thought it would be a good idea for Wakefield to have a trail as it has so much history. With the help of grants totalling $3,500 from the Tasman District Council and the Waimea South Community Facility Charitable Trust, an out-of-date Wakefield website was spruced up and that attracted businesses to advertise. With the website revamped, visitors can either pick up a map from various retailers in the village or use the website - www.wakefield.org.nz - which has the full history of each

building and site. Wakefield designer Rawinia Grieder produced the map, complete with drawings of the historical buildings, resulting in a walking trail of 16 buildings and sites. It includes the story of the former Temperance Hall and Johnson’s Saddlery (now Sweetbites) which was the site of a heated dispute over the boundary line. The dispute led to a local builder sawing four feet off the building and levering that portion to one side, where it later collapsed. The map also has the Baigent Sleeping Tree in the Wakefield Domain which is the tree that Edward Baigent slept under on his first night in Wakefield in 1843. Bo says many of the local people have stories that have been passed down through generations that add a unique character to Wakefield. Putting those stories together on a map enables locals and visitors to enjoy the history of the village. “I wanted something people could pick up and do on their own – give them some information so they can explore the village.”

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The Christmas holiday period is time to sit back and relax for many Kiwis, but no-one told babies it was a holiday and Vicky Chamberlayne is one of the midwives working through the festive season. After 33 years as a midwife and even longer as a nurse, Vicky has been there for a few Christmas babies and she says it is always exciting when babies are delivered on the day. “It’s always very festive on the wards and it may be quiet or incredibly busy. It’s an unknown.” When she was 20 and a student nurse she was rostered to work on Christmas Day, Boxing Day, New Year’s Eve and New Year’s Day in the emergency department and the sister initially declined her request to have some days off. “I cried because I wouldn’t see my family and in the end she relented and gave me a couple of days off.” She enjoyed nursing, but after having her first child decided she wanted to move into midwifery and look after women in labour. “A lot of people think it’s about the baby, but actually it’s more

about supporting the woman.” She estimates she has delivered thousands of babies over the years and still remembers the mothers who gave birth. “I meet people who say ‘do you remember delivering my baby?’ and I almost always do.” After more than three decades delivering babies, she is beginning to deliver babies from women she delivered many years ago. “I absolutely love midwifery.” Retirement looms, and though she is looking forward to it, Vicky says she will also miss being with women in labour. Births can also feature during the festive season for Alisha Langford, but it is more likely to be an animal baby. As a vet nurse for Town and Country Vet in Richmond, being on call through the Christmas holiday means triaging animals and contacting a vet if needed. The clinic is usually empty of animals recovering from surgery through the holiday period, but the unexpected can always happen. “We’ve had dogs with heat stroke on Christmas Day and it’s the time of year you don’t want your dogs eating anything they shouldn’t. It’s all those emergency things and

people don’t call you unless they have to.” Alisha grew up on a farm and was always around animals, so it was a natural progression to vet nurse where she says no two days are the same and the Christmas holiday period is no exception. Though the majority of people have a holiday on Christmas Day, Stats NZ figures show that about 23 per cent of employed people in the country worked on the public holiday between 2018 and 2022. Based on the Household Labour Force Survey, employees were less likely to work on Christmas Day than people who were employers, self-employed, or unpaid family workers – 22 per cent compared with 29 per cent. Some of the industries with the highest proportions of Christmas workers were in agriculture, forestry and fishing at 43 per cent; accommodation and food services 39 per cent; transport, postal and warehousing 32 per cent and retail trade 29 per cent. Meanwhile, those working in the education and training industry were least likely to work Christmas Day, at just nine per cent.

Midwife Vicky Chamberlayne says the festive season is always an unknown. Photo: Anne Hardie.

For vet nurse Alisha Langford, the festive season is all about animals. Photo: Anne Hardie.

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Flushed phones,concrete, and teddies cost Tasman $40k MAX FRETHEY

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Cellphones, concrete, and teddy bears are just some of the items that Tasman residents have flushed down the toilet this year. There have been at least 125 wastewater pump station blockages in Tasman this year, costing ratepayers more than $39,000 to clear. Every blockage was caused by items that shouldn’t be flushed down the toilet, including jeans, towels, t-shirts, socks, cellphones, mop heads, timber, lumps of concrete, rocks, plastic, cable ties, string, wire, sanitary products, and a teddy bear. However, the most common blockers of the pumps are disposable wipes. Only the three Ps – paper, pee, and poo – should be flushed. Once blocked, the pumps must be craned out, pulled apart, cleared, reassembled, and then reinstalled. About one third of the pump station blockages, 40, have occurred at the Jenkins pump station in Riwaka which only services around 50 properties. In contrast, the Brightwater Main pump station, which serves both the towns of Brightwater and Wakefield, had the next highest number of blockages at 18.

In third place is the Puketutu pump station, which covers large portions of Motueka, with 15 blockages. Tasman District Council has also historically had problems with clothing frequently blocking the Aranui-Higgs pump station in Māpua. In most cases, letter drops bring about a sharp decline in the number of blockages in the region’s pump stations, except for one. “Jenkins pump station catchment is the only catchment where publicity and letter drops have not worked long term,” says council’s waters and waste manager Mike Schruer. A letter drop to the Riwaka properties serviced by the station in December 2022 only stopped blockages for about 3 months. Flushing items that shouldn’t be flushed has the potential to damage the pumps, in addition to blocking them. Recently, a piece of timber too large for a typical private drain got stuck in the Goodman pump station, the largest in Tasman’s wastewater network. The Goodman station’s two pumps serve 95 per cent of Motueka. “It is critical both pumps are operational, especially during wet weather,” Mike says. “We don’t think the pump was dam-

aged in this instance, but if it was, it would cost thousands of dollars to repair.”

Tasman residents have flushed all manner of items down the toilet including jeans, t-shirts, cellphones, concrete, and a teddy bear. Photos: Tasman District Council.

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Enjoy your summer and stay safe around electricity Whether you are planning a holiday, hosting guests at your home, or tackling some DIY projects, taking some simple precautions can help ensure a safe and enjoyable summer.

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Camping hotspots around the region are set to be brimming with guests this summer, with some campgrounds being booked out earlier than usual. Quinney’s Bush Camp, south of Nelson, is one of the most popular spots for camping and this year is no exception for the 10-hectare adventure holiday park, with some exciting new additions to delight guests. “Our bookings are definitely up this year, as we were booked out for New Year’s about two months earlier than previous years,” says operations manager Andrew Quinney. Andrew says between Christmas and New Year is their busiest time, but they also see a significant number of bookings for Nelson Anniversary and Waitangi weekends. International bookings are also on the rise for the campground. “We mostly get bookings from fellow Kiwis, travelling from all over the country, however this year we have seen an increase in international guests.” Andrew says they have 70

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powered sites and a large area for unpowered sites. They also have six cabins, four caravans, and eight camp-easy tents for hire. “The length of stay does vary, we get families who just stay for a couple of nights, however, some of our regulars stay up to two weeks.” Recently, the campground has completed two new BBQ kitchen areas. “This will make cooking and cleaning up a lot easier for our campers. “We have another cabin that was built and also renovated our other cabins.” A newly dug-out river swimming hole with a new riverslide is set to be a big feature this year too, especially on hot days. Andrew says that since 2020, when travelling far away wasn’t doable, their numbers increased immensely. “Since then, we have had a lot of new campers, many who have lived in Nelson for a while, but never heard of us. “So, it’s great to see people check out their own region as

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Tackling the summer recycling surge ELISE VOLLWEILER Christmas is well-known as a time of excess. An abundance of food is eaten, extra beers are consumed, a plethora of toys and gadgets flow into households – and out flows the excess packaging. David Stephenson, who is the Tasman District Council’s team leader for stormwater, rivers and waste, says that at this time of year there is a higher “put out” rate for recycling, with paper, plastic and glass streams all increasing in volume. He says that the collection trucks need to empty more often, and the staff also have to navigate the complication of busier roads and kerbsides. “Extra visitor vehicles sometimes [make] bin access and vehicle movements more difficult for the collection drivers.” He describes a perfect yellow-lidded bin as containing only paper, cans and plastics stamped with 1, 2 or 5. The containers must be rinsed clean, and it helps if dimpled meat trays from those summer barbeques are given a tap to remove extra water. Paper, if it can be easily torn, is fine to go into the recycling bin, including wrapping paper that has the same texture as a brochure. David says that toy and present packaging is often an unlabelled plastic, PVC or EPS (expanded polystyrene), none of which is kerbside-recyclable. Lids cannot be processed through the roadside recycling scheme either, as they clog the machinery, and need to be binned instead. “It’s especially important to rinse your milk and cream bottles at this time of the year, and to make sure your pizza box is scraped free of any remaining cheese or sauce,”

David says. He also has a plea for caffeine lovers. “Please don’t put your coffee cup or any compostable packaging into your bins – we can’t recycle these!” A special request is made to the region’s flood of Canterbury visitors, who David wishes to remind that we have a separate crate for glass, and that it does not go in the yellow-top bin as they do in Christchurch. And when it comes to those blue glass bins, don’t fill them above the line, lest the contents spill onto the ground and break. “Our contractors are lifting up to 800 bins a day,” David says. Either keep some bottles aside for next time, purchase a second bin, or head directly to a Resource Recovery Centre to drop them off, free of charge and open every day except Christmas and New Year’s Day. Batteries are a no-no in both recycling and rubbish bins, due to fire risk. Again, an RRC is the place for these – no charge. And although it is the season to have wishes granted, please don’t be a “wish-cycler”. “Please don’t put things in the [recycling] bin that you wish were recyclable but aren’t,” David says. “As an industry we’re always looking for opportunities to recycle more, but at the moment if it’s not listed as recyclable on our website, then unfortunately it’s not.” The Tasman District’s recycling days will be one day later than normal in the two weeks after Christmas and into the New Year. “We’ll be giving all our staff a well-earned break, and so Monday collections will be on Tuesday, Tuesday on Wednesday and so on,” David explains.

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Consumers get $80 back on power bill This month, over 43,000 electricity users will receive a financial boost thanks to an upcoming payout from the Network Tasman Trust (NTT). The Trust has announced that over $3.4million will be shared with eligible customers connected to the Network Tasman Limited (NTL) electricity distribution network over the upcoming weeks. These funds are distributed to providers annually by Network Tasman Trust itself, not the retail power supplier, and have been a welcome addition to many households over the years. “They can be hugely helpful for people, especially now as this money will go out just before Christmas,” says Gwenny Davis, chair of the Trust. Each customer will receive $80, which will be paid directly to them in the form of a credit on their next power bill. “To date, over 30 years of consumer-ownership, nearly $300 million has been kept in the hands of local people.”

Network Tasman Trust chair Gwenny Davis. Photo: Supplied. First established thirty years ago, the Trust’s accumulated funds come mostly from the sale of its energy business in 1998 and have grown significantly through prudent investing. The owners - all 43,000+ households connected to the network - are represented by the Trust.

That ownership rewards consumers with three payments every year back onto their power accounts. This year, Network Tasman Limited has paid out $13.7m in discounts in addition to the Trust distribution. Managed by six trustees, each elected trustee serves six-year terms, and

an election is held every three years by rotation. Next year, three trustee positions are up for renewal and elections will be held where all NTL consumers will be eligible for one vote per household on who they would like to see join the Trust team. Reflecting back upon their 30-

year anniversary, when the Waimea Electric Power Board become Network Tasman Limited, Gwenny says it was after a big community-wide debate that it was agreed that Network Tasman Ltd would be consumer-owned. “It could have gone out of the region entirely if a different decision had been made back in 1993.” One member of the Trust today is Ian Kearney, who was instrumental in setting up the Trust ownership model. In 2014 Ian received a NZ Order of Merit award and, in a following interview, he said that of all his career highlights he was most proud of holding out against Government pressure to turn Network Tasman into a public company. Ian said, “We had a big fight at the time, but it was the right decision.” Gwenny is also proud of the Company’s performance over the years. “Consumers in the Network Tasman region pay the lowest line charges in the country - sometimes as much as half that of other line companies.”

Homegrown Tapawera Just a thought... girl awarded Dux GORDON PREECE Rosa Cameron has lived in Tapawera’s rural surrounds all her life, and she was “very grateful and excited” to receive the local school’s highest honour. The 17-year-old says her strong connection with Tapawera Area School’s teachers and peers since she was five, combined with her drive to succeed, made receiving the accolade special. “I was very grateful and excited, it’s a huge thing for me to achieve [Dux] in my last year,” she says. “I think having the right people around you is really important for getting there, but having a personal internal drive to put the effort in is also very important. “I really enjoy the rural community… and that lifelong connection I’ve had with some people is one of the best parts about Tapawera.” Rosa says she’d achieved an NCEA Level 3 excellence endorsement, and had achieved first at Tapawera in English, maths, biology, and physical education. She has a slew of additional awards for her school services, including her striking volleyball performance on the

Rosa Cameron dedicated her Dux award to her teachers and peers at Tapawera Area School. Photo: Supplied. national court, and representing her fellow students on the Board of Trustees. Rosa was also awarded the $6000 University of Otago Dux Scholarship, which she says will financially boost her sport and exercise science studies in the Edinburgh of the South next year. “As a first step I would like to gain my [Bachelor of Science], and after that I am not sure, I

think it’s likely that I will continue studying for longer, but I can’t say right now,” she says. “I think the courses [at the University of Otago] were what I wanted to do, I have a sister already there [Hazel Cameron] which is helpful for familiarity, and ultimately, it’s experiencing something new, as [Dunedin’s] quite a different region to where I’ve grown up.”

This week past we celebrated Christmas, The birth of Jesus Christ- Saviour to all the world. Many of us have spent many weeks buying gifts and preparing for a meal together with family. But for many others, Christmas was perhaps more of despair, where am I going to find the money for food for this Christmas, let alone gifts for children in the Whānau? Perhaps even a sense of hopelessness. Although Christmas for 2023 has passed, the need continues, the truth of Jesus Christ coming as a baby in the manger still remains. The Gift of Salvation is still available, still free for all who would come to God through Jesus Christ. This gift is timeless, we don’t have to wait for another Christmas to come, we can seek God at any time for he is the one who will give us hope when we need it, He is the one who can meet our every need, if we ask Him. The Salvation Army continues to serve and if you require help, please contact us. We are here in this community for you. As I write this, I am aware that by the time you are reading this,

my wife Denise and I have left Nelson for a new appointment with The Salvation Army in New Lynn, Auckland. Thank you for your welcome and hospitality over this past 4 years, and I do pray 2024 will be a great year for us all. I want to share this priestly blessing to you. Numbers 6:24-26 New Living Translation. “May the Lord bless you and protect you. May the Lord smile on you and be gracious to you. May the Lord show you his favour and give you his peace.” All the very best for 2024 Major Ken Smith | Pastor – Corps Officer

Exploring the summer paradise of Nelson Tasman As summer approaches, the region beckons with a myriad of outdoor activities for locals and visitors alike. With its stunning climate and easy access to some of the region’s best swimming locations, Nelson Tasman is the ultimate summer destination. From river to sea, the region offers a diverse range of activities for everyone, all within a short drive. If it’s swimming spots you are after, local areas like the Maitai, Brook, Aniseed and Lee valleys,

and Wai-iti and Appleby rivers, are perfect for escaping the heat. Each location boasts lush reserves with allocated barbecues and ample space for leisurely activities, while our local beaches are pretty special too! Rabbit Island plays host to thousands of beachgoers each summer who are looking for a picnic spot and plenty of space to build a sandcastle or play cricket with family and friends. Tahunanui, Mapua, Kina and Kaiteriteri beaches, along with the iconic Abel Tasman National Park, line the Tasman Bay, each with its own unique charm and special reasons for people to visit. A popular hotspot for the town/ beach festive-vibe, Tahunanui Beach is easy to access with a

close proximity to Nelson City. Mapua is a haven for craft beers, restaurants and art enthusiasts, Kina beach is a scenic spot situated on the Coastal Highway, while Kaiteriteri boasts its worldfamous golden beaches and sparkling blue waters. The Nelson Tasman region is a goldmine for outdoor enthusiasts, offering an extensive network of walking, running, and mountainbiking tracks. Stretching from Kahurangi National Park to Mt Richmond Forest Park and Cable Bay there is a plethora of things to do and see across our stunning region. The Abel Tasman National Park is a paradise for hikers, kayakers, and paddleboarders, and not to be overlooked is the Nelson

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Buller Gorge swingbridge adventure The Buller Gorge Swingbridge Adventure and Heritage Park is a must-see tourism destination, rich with history, and flora and fauna that is a delight to explore.

alike. The park has attractions for everyone, whether you can spare five minutes or a few hours, time will be well spent in the Buller Gorge Swingbridge Adventure and Heritage Park. “Try a ride high above the river on our high-speed 160m Comet Line suitable for all ‘young at heart’ ages,” says owner Julian. “Take the ride solo or with a friend – the more weight on the ride the faster it goes!” The 40min Jet Boat ride will take you up the mighty Buller Gorge, between pink granite rocks and through beautiful native forest before spinning around and heading upstream to the spectacular white water of the Ariki Falls. “Forget the rest, do the best. The driver will pull over at Deep Creek to allow you to enjoy the peace and tranquillity of the river, interrupted only by the calls of

Located just hours away from Nelson, Picton, Westport, the West Coast, and Christchurch, the Adventure Park is place of excitement and adventure where visitors can walk the heights of New Zealand’s longest swingbridge, feel the rush of the Comet Line ride, experience the thrill of a jet boating experience, pan for abundant gold treasure, or simply relax on one of the many nature walks. Suspended 19 metres above the mighty Buller River, the 110m long Buller Gorge Swingbridge is a must-do for locals and visitors

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go down to the river and pan for as long as they like – and what they find they can keep!” Located at 413 Upper Buller Gorge Road, Murchison, freephone: 0800 BULLER or email: swingbridge@ bullergorge.co.nz for more information

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day out and say the Market Day is going to be bigger and better than ever, with already fully booked sites. Around 125 stalls are booked for the free event, with plenty of ‘old favourite’ stallholders attending, both locally and from all around New Zealand, and the additions of some exciting new ones. The event is set to be a market-goers paradise with stalls selling everything from pottery, plants and jewellery to clothing, books, fresh produce and handmade art and craft products. “It’s such a fantastic day for Richmond and the wider Nelson Tasman region,” says Katie. “It really is an event that brings the community and visitors together to showcase so many of our local suppliers. The vibe on the day is amazing with entertainment for the kids and plenty of variety of food cart vendors, there really is something for everyone!”

Sundial Square will serve as a hub for the Richmond Market Day, complete with an outstanding array of food stalls, live music, kids’ entertainment, a bouncy castle, face painting and balloons. Buskers and other live roving entertainers will be scattered along the street and local business owners will be out in support showcasing ‘Market Day specials’ on Queen Street outside their stores. “This will be a great opportunity to support local and some of our smaller suppliers. It is a big day

for our stallholders, and we appreciate their efforts in preparing for the day, as well as on the day!” Attracting around 8000 to 10,000 shoppers annually, the free event commences at 9am and runs through to 3pm. “We would like to thank everyone involved in pulling this event together, especially the Community Patrol team who always ensure all our stall holders arrive and leave safely. Join the fun at the most diverse market in the Top of the South! Richmond businesses are

bringing their specials out onto the street, along with many market stallholders from all around New Zealand as they line the street with food, clothing, plants, fresh summer produce and local artisan products, plus free activities for the kids, it’ll all be there on Queen Street!” Follow the Richmond Market Day social media page for updates on the event and stallholder features. @Richmond Market Day

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Make a date for the annual Higgins Heritage Park Fair It’s a big welcome to the ever-popular annual Higgins Heritage Park Community Craft Fair, on Tuesday, January 2, at 222 Pigeon Valley Road Wakefield. This is a festive and fun day with a vibrant country atmosphere. Held from 9 am until 3 pm, the Higgins Heritage Park is the home of vintage museum attractions and boasts displays of steam, farming, forestry, vehicles, military and rural life. Head along to the fair and enjoy the large number of exciting craft stalls and the nostalgia of yesteryears’ steam and other transport. Activities include: · A wide range of stalls and products including fruits, berries, handicrafts, artworks, jewellery, pottery, plants, garden art, soaps, wooden toys, kids wear,

tools, quilts, sun hats, 3D models printing, along with a variety of food and drinks including vegetarian and gluten-free options, ‘Kiwi favs’, hot dogs, potato rosti’s, crepes, nutty delights, ice creams, cold drinks, tea, coffee, slices, and a sausage sizzle. · Busker music, Steam Up and traction engine, bush rail jigger, school bus and honey barrel rides will be on offer along with a garden art raffle. The provided picnic tables and pavilion are perfect for enjoying time out from the ‘shopping’ and activities. · Sunscreen is available, along with Eftpos facilities and plenty of off-road car parking · Koha is appreciated. Children’s activities include: · The Hampden St School art display · Wakefield and Brightwater Fire Brigades’ displays and kid’s challenge

· Face painting and balloons · Witness Police Dog ‘Lincoln’ in training · Model trains operating · Pre-loved children’s books for all ages and giant board games. The Community Craft Fair is proudly presented by Higgins Heritage Park Member Groups - Pigeon Valley Steam Museum, Nelson Vintage Engine & Machinery Club, Rover Car Club Nelson, Historic Transport Museum, Army Group Centre and The Ray Win Collection, with

all vintage and heritage museum displays open. Upcoming events: · Saturday, January 20 - Twilight Steam Up and movie night supported by TDC. From 6pm onwards enjoy a picnic in the park with pre-movie busker music, Shellz Kitchen chips and more, traction engine, jigger, honey barrel rides and big board games. The movie starting at 9pm is The Railway Children - rated G and runs for 109mins. This is a heart-warming story of

three children’s adventures after moving to the countryside and befriending a railway worker, offering themes of resilience and compassion. · Saturday and Sunday March 22 and 23 – Nelson Vintage Engine and Machinery Show. The Higgins Heritage Park Community Craft Fair event is proudly supported by NBS Community Banking, Titan Traffic Management and Tasman Pine Forests Ltd.

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Speedway hosts festive annual Demolition Derby Crumpled Christmas paper makes way for crumpled cars when Milestone Homes Top of the South Speedway has its annual festive season Demolition Derby. The December 30 meeting will have a 30-lap streetcar race before the crunch of metal ends the life of many cars before they get scrunched up and sent overseas to return as a dishwasher or washing machine. There will be many different cars, some with odd paint jobs, the windows, glass, and lights are removed. A roll bar and sidebar are necessary for safety purposes, and some have an X on the door to alert others that the driver’s door is out of bounds. The referees watch for any car that doesn’t touch another as it passes them. The golden rule is that you must hit a car as you pass it or the referees will send out a ‘Sheriff ’. They tap a car if the referees think it has broken the rules. The der-

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by keeps going until the last car moving is declared the ‘Winner’. There have been many different cars over the years, a limousine, an old Hertz, the big old Vauxhalls are very rare but every now and then a big old beast is found in the car corners of someone’s farm. The art of demolition derby is the ability to hit other cars and stop them while protecting your own car’s weakest parts. The tyres and radiator are important to keep intact - no water and the engine will overheat and seize, no tyres and you’re unable to move. The referees allow a minute for a car to start moving again if it stops, any longer and it is deemed to be out of the race. Likewise, when down to the final few cars, if you force a car past

Photos supplied by Rebecca Connor Maling the sheriffs’ cars or to the infield that too can be deemed the end of the race. A few of our speedway drivers will be busy preparing their cars for NZ Championships over the next few months. South Island champion Alex Hill and former NZ Champion Shane Harwood

head to Napier for the Super Stock NZ title just after New Year. Some drivers are heading to Cromwell for a two-day meeting in the central Otago summer heat. Super Saloons, Youth Ministocks, Sprint cars and Stock cars all heading down to race either side of the New Year. The second half

of the season still has the Sprint car ‘War of the Wings’ Xtreme Super Saloon Series, South Island T.Q title and the big ‘Stampede’ weekend featuring Super Stocks, Stock cars and Ministocks from all over the country, with special interest that the NZ Super Stock title is here next season.

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Top South Media End of Year Sports Awards 2023 The 2024 Top South Media Sports Awards are a celebration of the moments and people that made the past 12 months another exciting year of local sport. From the sometimes overlooked to the sensational individuals, we remember the moments that make sport in Nelson and Tasman so special.

Supporters of the year While there’s a lot of honourable mentions in this list, the award for 2024 goes to Marist Rugby Football Club. Week in and week out, rain or shine, their supporters lined the Trafalgar Park stands and sidelines to cheer on the green machine. And, although it might be some overlysupportive parents who were making the most noise, they consistently have one of the loudest home crowds of any local sports team, especially when their women play.

Rookie of the Year The NBS Nelson Giants welcomed the next generation of a great basketballing family when Hayden Jones took the court for the first time this year. While he might still be at school, the young basketballer has made a big impression on the court as he wears the same number as his dad, Phill, for the Giants.

Comeback of the Year It was a long road of recovery for netball umpire and player Myron Elkington, but he’s back to full fitness after a freak injury while standing in for the Nelson Men’s team saw him taken out of action. Myron was named in the 2023 National Umpire Squad and was selected to umpire the final of the New Zealand Open Champs based on his prior performances at the competition.

Best Upset of the Year You could have written off FC Nelson’s unbeaten streak when they were down 2-1 with the game seemingly in extra time against the Suburbs Reserves. But, with time almost up at Guppy Park, two late lapses in concentration at the back gifted Sheehan Financial FC Nelson two penalties in as many minutes to give them the win.

Fan of the Year Skippy Whatarangi is such a super-fan of local sport that he was given a shout out by the Giant’s MC for his commitment. His eagerness to support every manner of sporting code with a custom made sign has made him a popular face amongst the fans and players alike at a lot of events around the region.

Underdog Victory Award This year the accolade is jointly awarded to Waimea College’s senior boys basketball team and Nayland College’s girl’s volleyball team (pictured). With both squads winning national titles (Nayland’s in Australia), they also outperformed expectations, and schools who are known for their dominance of the code, to lift their respective titles.

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MONDAY SUMMER READING ADVENTURE with Tasman District Libraries. This summer holidays, get your kids inspired by reading. Join us for a fun programme of events and challenges designed to make reading fun. Monday 18 December - Monday 5 February PHILOSOPHY GROUP meets in Trafalgar Hall, 67 Trafalgar St., Nelson on the 2nd & 4th Mon each month at 10am. All welcome. Text Zoe: 027-974-1758

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THURSDAY NELSON CITY PROBUS CLUB welcome both men & women. Meet 2nd Thurs each month (Feb-November) at 10 am, The Nelson Golf Club, 38 Bolt Rd, Tahunanui. Contact the Secretary nelsoncitygroupgmail.com WAIMEA COMBINED FRIENDSHIP GROUP meet monthly at 9.45am 3rd Thurs of month in Hope Church, Ranzau Rd for Friendship, Fellowship & Learning. Contact Denise on 027 765 000 or Rosalie on 027 249 1080.

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GENERAL GROUPS RICHMOND TENNIS CLUB - BOOK-a-COURT is available now and to all visitors, locals and members. Visit our website and follow the simple instructions. 0274872480 \STOKE TAHUNANUI MEN’S CLUB welcomes new members. Meeting 10am 3rd Tuesday monthly with guest speaker. 15 Burrough Pl, Enner Glynn Regular outings & activities. Ph: Ian 0211482580 RICHMOND LIBRARY EVENTS keep an eye on the Waimea Weekly Community Notices in 2024 for the library’s weekly

events: Dementia Friendly Library Group, Story times, Good Crafternoon. and more LIBRARY HOILDAY OPENING HOURS: Closed Christmas Day and Boxing Day, New Year’s day and 2nd January. Usual hours Monday - Friday: 9.30am-6.00pm, Saturday: 9.30am-1.00pm, Sunday: 1.00pm - 4.00pm. CITIZENS ADVICE BUREAU Citizens Advice Bureau Nelson Tasman will be closed from Friday 22.Dec 2023 and reopens on 8.January 2023. We wish everyone safe and happy holiday season! We now have an office in Richmond. You will find our volunteer in an office at he Tasman District Council service area . Got any queries or questions about anything? Ask us! See you in 2024. U3A – Interest groups & social activities for the over-55s. From Quiz mornings to walking groups, digital photography to wine appreciation. Meet like-minded inquisitive people who share your interests. www.u3anelson.org.nz FALLS PREVENTION. More Stable More Able. FREE 2 hour session for anyone who has fallen or is at risk of falling. Relaxed & informal setting. Book in with Ange 021 790415 Nelson Bays Primary Health NELSON AMATEUR WINEMAKERS & BREWERS CLUB welcomes anyone currently making, or interested in making, their own wines, ciders & beers. Meet monthly. Ph Will 5447650 or John 021 2167143. COMMUNITY SUPPORTS GROUPS available in Nelson or Richmond for people with CG/CSF (Chronic Fatigue Syndrome), FM ( Fibromyalga) or Long Covid. 0800 224 787 or nelson.ccisupport. org.nz for details FREE FUNCTION ROOM HIRE to all community groups. Avaialable 7 days. Wakatu Hotel 83 Collingwood St. Ph: Craig 03 5484299 NELSON TASMAN HOSPICE SHOPS need volunteers in their Nelson Richmond Motueka and Takaka shops. Vounteering is great and a good chance to meet new people, gain new skills and help your hospice, Morning and Afternoon shifts available. ph: 03 546 3912 or E : krisca.gould@nelsonhospice.org.nz CITIZENS ADVICE BUREAU Citizens Advice Bureau Nelson Tasman will be closed from Friday 22.Dec 2023 and reopens on 8.Jan-

uary 2023. We wish everyone safe and happy holiday season! U3A – Interest groups & social activities for the over-55s. From Quiz mornings to walking groups, digital photography to wine appreciation. Meet like-minded inquisitive people who share your interests. www.u3anelson.org.nz FALLS PREVENTION. More Stable More Able. FREE 2 hour session for anyone who has fallen or is at risk of falling. Relaxed & informal setting. Book in with Ange 021 790415 Nelson Bays Primary Health NELSON AMATEUR WINEMAKERS & BREWERS CLUB welcomes anyone currently making, or interested in making, their own wines, ciders & beers. Meet monthly. Ph Will 5447650 or John 021 2167143. SENIOR MOBILITY CLASSES Tues, Thurs & Fri from 10.30am at the Wanderers Community Gym 12 Charlotte Lane, Brightwater. $2 donation. Improving balance, mobility & independence among our aging populations (55+).James Cooper 021 044 1526. FEELING SAD, STRESSED, DEPRESSED, OR STUCK? Identify explore new ways to move forward with a Life Linc Counsellor. Up to 10 face to face counselling sessions available now for individuals & couples. 548 2400 lifelinc.co.nz ALCOHOLICS ANONYMOUS - Is alcohol causing problems for you in your life? Want to stop drinking but can’t? Maybe we can help. Support meetings every day. Call 0800aaworks 0800 229 6757. VOLUNTEERS NEEDED For 1.5 hours one day a week either 8.30am or 2.30 pm. Assist elderly for pick up and drop off in Presbyterian Support van from Annesbrook. Ph: Maaike 032655224 or email maaikef@psusi.org.nz. BREAST CANCER SUPPORT GROUP. Cancer Society Nelson, 102 Hardy St. Register Ph: 035391137 or info@cancernelson.org.nz. PLEASE ASK THE CONTACT PERSON IN THESE NOTICES IF THE GROUP IS OPERATING OVER THE HOLIDAYS PERIOD. VOLUNTEERS NEEDED for our day programmes for the elderly. Serve refreshments, join in singing, games, chat or assist on vans. Ph: Maaike 032655224, E: maaikef@psusi.org.nz. NELSON WOODTURNING CLUB. Join us at our clubrooms for

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$1,699 RRP$2,415 NOW $2,199 $ NOW RRP $2,199 RRPRRP $$1,699 $ RRPRRP $ RRP $999 RRP $1,699 RRP$2,415 RRP$2,415 RRP$2,415 NOW $2,199 $999 Was 2,415 RRP $999 Subwoofer RRP $1,699 NOW $2,199 RRP $999 SVS PB-2000 Subwoofer SVS SB-2000 Subwoofer SVS PB-1000 Pro Subwoofer SVS PB-2000 SVS SB-2000 Subwoofer SVS PB-1000 Pro Subwoofer *Available in Black or Carbon Grey *Available in Black or Carbon Grey SVS *Available PB-2000 Subwoofer SVS SB-2000 Subwoofer SVS PB-1000 Pro Subwoofer *Available in SB-2000 Black orBlack Carbon Grey*Available *Available in Grey Black orBlack Carbon Grey SVS PB-2000 Subwoofer *Available SVS Subwoofer SVS PB-1000 Pro Subwoofer in Black or Silver *Available in Grey *Available in or Carbon Grey in Black or Carbon Grey or Carbon in Black or Carbon

999

*Available in Black or Silver

NOW 2,199

1,699

*Available in Blackin orBlack Silver *Available orRRP Silver Black or Silver $1,699RRP $999 Available RRP$2,415 RRP $2,199 $1,699 RRP $999 *Available Available in Black orinSilver in Black orNOW Carbon Grey

*Available in Black or Silver

RRP$2,415 NOW $2,199 Available in Black or Carbon Grey

*Available in Black or Carbon Black or Carbon in Black Grey or Carbon Grey *Available in Grey Black or Silver *Available in *Available

SVS PB-2000 Subwoofer PB-2000 Subwoofer SVSSVS PB-2000 Subwoofer

*Available in Black or Carbon Grey

SVS Subwoofer SVS PB-1000 Pro Subwoofer SVS SB-2000 Subwoofer SVS PB-1000 Subwoofer SVSSB-2000 SB-2000 Subwoofer SVS PB-1000 ProPro Subwoofer

SVS PB-2000 Subwoofer SVS SB-2000 Subwoofer SVS PB-2000 Subwoofer SVS SB-2000 SVSSubwoofer PB-2000 Subwoofer SVS PB-1000 SVS ProSB-2000 Subwoofer Subwoofer SVS PB-2000 Subwoofer

SVS SB-2000 Subwoofer

Was $1,999

NOW

SVS PB-1000 Pro Subwoofer SVS PB-1000 Pro Subwoofer SVS PB-1000 Pro Subwoofer

NOW

From

RRP$1,999 NOW $1,499 FROM $1,599 $ NOW $1,499 $ RRP$1,999 FROM $1,599 1,499 1,499 1,599 Yamaha TT-S303 Turntable Thorens TD101A Turntable Technics SL-1500CEB Turntable RRP$1,999 NOW $1,499 $

RRP$1,999 NOW $1,499

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Yamaha TT-S303 Turntable

Thorens TD101A Turntable

Technics SL-1500CEB Turntable

RRP$1,999 NOW TT-S303 $1,499 Yamaha RRP$1,999 RRP$1,999 NOW $1,499 NOW $1,499 FROM RRP$1,999 $1,599 NOW $1,499 FROM $1,599 Yamaha TT-S303 Turntable Thorens TD101A Turntable Technics SL-1500CEB Turntable TT-S303 Turntable Thorens TD101A Turntable Technics SL-1500CEB Turntable Yamaha Turntable Thorens TD101A Turntable Technics SL-1500CEB Turntable

Yamaha TT-S303 Thorens TD101A RRP$1,999 NOW $1,499 Turntable RRP$1,999 NOW $1,499Turntable

Yamaha TT-S303 Turntable

Technics SL-1500CEB Turntable FROM $1,599

Thorens TD101A Yamaha Turntable TT-S303 Turntable Technics SL-1500CEB Thorens TD101A Turntable Turntable

Yamaha TT-S303 Turntable

RRP$1,999 NOW $1,499 RRP$1,999 NOW $1,499 RRP$1,999 NOW $1,499

Thorens TD101A Turntable

Technics SL-1500CEB Turntable

RRP$1,999 NOW $1,499 RRP$1,999 NOW $1,499 RRP$1,999 NOW $1,499

FROM $1,599 FROM $1,599 FROM $1,599

Yamaha TT-S303 Turntable Thorens TD101A Turntable Technics SL-1500CEB Turntable Yamaha TT-S303 Turntable TD101A Turntable SL-1500CEB Turntable Yamaha TT-S303 Turntable Thorens Thorens TD101A TurntableTechnics Technics SL-1500CEB Turntable RRP$1,049 NOW $829

RRP $2,199

RRP$1,099 NOW $1,049 RRP$1,049 NOW $829 RRP$1,049 NOW $829 $829 RRPRRP$1,099 $2,199 RRP$1,049 NOW RRP$1,049 NOW $829$1,049 RRP$1,049 NOW $829RRP$1,099 NOW NOWRRP $1,049 $2,199

Yamaha TT-S303 Turntable RRP$1,099 RRP$1,049 NOW $829 RRP$1,099 NOW $1,049 NOW $1,049 RRP$1,099 NOW $1,049 Thorens TD101A Turntable RRP$1,099 NOW $1,049

RRP$1,049 NOW $829

RRP$1,099 NOW $1,049

RRP $2,199 RRP $2,199 Turntable RRP $2,199 $2,199 RRP Technics SL-1500CEB

RRP $2,199

YAMAHA &$ELAC Hi-Fi YAMAHA YAMAHA Hi-Fi YAMAHA Outdoor Outdoor$ YAMAHA & YAMAHA ELAC Hi-FiOutdoor YAMAHA & ELAC $ Hi-Fi & ELAC Hi-Fi & ELAC YAMAHA &RRP ELAC $ Hi-Fi Was $YAMAHA 1,049 Was 1,099 YAMAHA Outdoor YAMAHA & ELAC Hi-Fi YAMAHA & ELAC Hi-Fi YAMAHA Outdoor YAMAHA & ELAC ELAC Hi-Fi YAMAHA ELAC Hi-Fi YAMAHA Outdoor YAMAHA & ELAC Hi-FiPackage YAMAHA & ELAC Hi-Fi RRP$1,049 NOWMusicCast $829 YAMAHA Outdoor YAMAHA & Hi-Fi YAMAHA && ELAC Hi-Fi Entertainment Package MusicCast Package Package #5 RRP $2,199 Entertainment Package Entertainment Package Package MusicCast #5 Package Package #5 RRP$1,099 NOW $1,049

NOW 829

NOW 1,049

2,199

Entertainment Package MusicCast Package #5 Hi-Fi Entertainment Package MusicCast Package PackageYAMAHA #5 Package EntertainmentEntertainment Package MusicCast Package Package YAMAHA Outdoor YAMAHA & ELAC Hi-Fi#5 Package & ELAC Package MusicCast Package #5 Entertainment Package Package Package #5 YAMAHA Outdoor YAMAHA & ELACMusicCast Hi-Fi YAMAHA & ELAC Hi-Fi Entertainment Package MusicCast Package Package #5

RRP$2,348 NOW $2,099

RRP$6,697RRP$2,348 NOW $4,999 NOW $2,099RRP$11,797RRP$6,697 NOW $4,999 NOW $9,999

RRP$11,797 NOW $9,999

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Only available while stock lasts!

NOW 2,099

Only available while stock lasts!

NOW 4,999

NOW 9,999

$ $ $ Was 2,348 Was $6,697 Was $11,797 Only available while stock lasts! Only available while stock lasts! Only available while stock lasts! Only available while stock lasts! RRP$2,348 NOW $2,099 RRP$6,697 NOW $4,999 YAMAHA Outdoor YAMAHA & ELAC Hi-Fi YAMAHA & ELAC Hi-Fi RRP$2,348 NOW $2,099 NOW $4,999 YAMAHA RRP$11,797 NOW $9,999 Only available while lasts! YAMAHA Outdoor YAMAHA &RRP$6,697 ELAC Hi-Fi & ELAC Hi-Fi RRP$11,797 NOW $9,999 YAMAHA Outdoor YAMAHA & stock ELAC Hi-Fi YAMAHA & ELAC Hi-Fi Entertainment Package MusicCast Package Package #5 Entertainment Package Package Package #5 Entertainment Package OnlyMusicCast MusicCast Package Package #5 available while stocks last! Only available while stock lasts! $

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Shop online 24/7 at www.theaudiophile.nz with free delivery RRP$2,348 NOW $2,099 RRP$2,348 NOW $2,099 RRP$2,348 NOW $2,099

RRP$6,697 NOW $4,999 RRP$6,697 NOW $4,999 RRP$6,697 NOW $4,999

RRP$11,797 NOW $9,999 RRP$11,797 NOW $9,999 RRP$11,797 NOW $9,999