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Wednesday 21 August 2024

No congestion charging, yet

MAX FRETHEY Local Democracy Reporter

Congestion charging could soon be coming to New Zealand streets, but it’s not on the cards for Nelson Tasman, not yet anyway.

Last week, the Government announced that it plans to introduce new legislation allowing councils to introduce time-of-use charges later this year.

Time-of-use charging would see motorists pay a fee to drive on the busiest streets at the busiest times.

Drivers could avoid the fee by travelling on another route, by other means such as on the bus, or at a different time, which would see fewer vehicles on the road at peak times.

If you’re unlucky enough to join traffic at the wrong time during peak hours, a journey of about 14 kilometres between Richmond and central Nelson can take 45 minutes or more.

However, the region’s leaders say despite the challenging rush hours, it’s not something that Nelson Tasman should

adopt just yet.

“I’m not sure that we are quite ready for it yet because peak congestion is only a relatively short time a day,” says Tasman’s deputy mayor Stuart Bryant.

“If we were having people waiting in queues like they do in Auckland for an hour, that would be a whole different kettle of fish.

“But currently, I can’t see people be very sympathetic to that at all.”

Stuart, who is also the chair of the joint transport committee, suggested that the region should focus on other measures to take the pressure off the roading network.

He highlights the eBus service, which has doubled the patronage numbers of its predecessor, and has been a long-time advocate of transit lanes in some “strategic point”.

But the Hope Bypass, a Road of National Significance that would add capacity to the local road network, isn’t slated to begin construction until at least 2030.

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Jan Rae, whose Wakefield property is a haven for rehomed dogs, is looking for foster homes for puppies and dogs that will soon come south along with a new charity. Photo: Anne Hardie. Full story page 2.

“No, because I think we pay enough on our roads already… and I don’t think someone having to pay an amount would change [the congestion].”

“No, I would look for an alternative route, I shouldn’t have to pay extra.”

“I would be happy to pay but it would depend on the amount.”

“Bad idea, because I’m a tradesman I don’t get the option of when I could drive somewhere, if someone has an emergency I can’t say ‘I’m going to be a couple of hours so I don’t have to pay the extra charge’.”

Charity brings puppies south to rehome

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ANNE HARDIE

Jan Rae’s home near Wakefield is canine heaven for rescue dogs she has given a home or fostered and now she is coordinating a new dog rescue charity in Nelson Tasman.

Animal Welfare Network NZ –Trusted Rescues South Island

Pet Rehoming has just created a branch in the region, making it the fifth branch in the South Island to rehome dogs and pups mainly from the North Island where they are rescued.

So far this year, the charity has rehomed about 200 dogs NZwide.

Dogs, mainly puppies, will begin arriving in the Top of the South from the North Island this month

and Jan has the job of finding foster homes as well as collecting gear such as bedding and food, then finding permanent homes. She says the problem is people continue to allow dogs to breed or intentionally breed from them when there is a cost-of-living crisis and people cannot afford to buy a puppy or care for it.

“We would really love people to stop breeding, but for the puppies out there, we want to provide some sort of safety net. If people are going to breed puppies, make sure they have guaranteed homes for them. We need to stem the flow.”

The charity’s founder, Victoria Hoskin, says it’s one of some 72 registered animal rescue charities around the country and that is still not enough for what she describes as a massive animal

welfare problem. The charity takes dogs from pounds (councils’ animal control centres) in the North Island to rehome in the South Island and Victoria says many pounds are overflowing. She has heard of one pound that euthanised 150 dogs and mostly pups in one week.

“There’s a real issue and a lot of these dogs are so malnourished and mistreated. There’s some we just can’t help. But there’s some beautiful puppies among them.

None of them choose to be there.

“I think a big part of what is going on is the lack of prosecutions and no authority governing them.”

animal welfare in New Zealand needs a review because right now the animal welfare charities are simply the ambulance at the bottom of the cliff.

“We’re almost third world in animal welfare and things need to change,” she says. “We need to turn this ship around and we can turn it around, but we need everyone on board.”

The charity works closely with another puppy rescue charity in Auckland and the animals are quarantined and vaccinated before heading south, often travelling with frequent flyers which makes it cheaper.

She says her heart goes out to dog rangers who are often trying to rescue animals from risky situations where they are faced with violence.

Victoria says the governance of

“We can rehome pups a lot quicker than older dogs. When we take on a mature dog, we have to make sure they’re temperament tested and know whether it has any behavioural issues.”

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No congestion charging, yet

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And with the Nelson-Richmond area predicted to grow by about 15,000 over the next 25-30 years, Stuart doesn’t think time-of-use charging should be ruled out for the future.

“As the population is growing and it becomes more and more of an issue… then that’s when it could come into play.”

Nelson Mayor Nick Smith is of a similar mind. “Nobody’s going to potentially rule it out.”

However, he points out that the drive for time-of-use charging has been coming from Auckland and that it’s used in other major cities around the world like Dubai, Seoul, Singapore, and Stockholm.

“These multi-million-people cities are quite different to the sorts

of challenges that Nelson has.”

Nick says neither the regional transport committee nor the Nelson council have discussed whether they would want to enact time-of-use charging, and that he would need to see the detail of the legislation before deciding.

“I think it’s less likely for a community like ours.”

His interest was in seeing how time-of-use charging would in-

teract with road-user and fuel excise taxes as technology develops in the future.

Minister of Transport Simeon Brown said congestion was a “tax on time and productivity” in a statement announcing the legislation last week.

“Faster, more reliable travel times will increase productivity, and lower costs for businesses and their customers. That is why we

are enabling time-of-use schemes to be put in place.”

Money raised from time-of-use charging would be reinvested into transport infrastructure.

Local Democracy Reporting is local body journalism co-funded by RNZ and NZ On Air

Transport committee chair Stuart Bryant doesn’t currently see a place for congestion charges in the Richmond-Nelson area to ease traffic. Photo: Max Frethey.

Cyclists still feel unsafe despite new cycleways

MAX FRETHEY

Local Democracy Reporter

Only 41 per cent of Tasman residents feel safe when cycling, despite extensive council investment into new cycleways. This is in stark contrast with the proportion of residents who felt safe when driving (85 per cent) or walking (73 per cent).

The data was gathered as part of Tasman District Council’s resident satisfaction survey, which had a margin of error of 4.9 per cent. The proportion of residents who felt safe when cycling was down 5 points from 2023’s results, and well-under the council’s target of achieving 70 per cent. This is despite the installation of a network of dedicated cycleways as part of the Streets for People programme which focused on Richmond roads, as well as Māpua’s Aranui Rd.

Other investments have also been made, such as additional investments into the Great Taste Trail in the Motueka Valley and shared path upgrades in Pōhara.

Some councillors lamented the results, with Mike Kininmonth saying the data was “very very disappointing”.

“From a bang for buck [perspective], we’re not getting the return

Richmond streets have seen the installation of several cycle lanes, but cyclists still don’t feel safe. Photo:

that we would hope.”

However, senior policy advisor Brylee Wayman said that when the data was viewed by ward, “it does seem to reflect some of the investment that’s been done in Richmond”.

Richmond ward residents felt the safest when cycling, at 48 per cent, followed by Motueka (44

Fire

An open fire season means people can light outdoor fires without a permit approved by Fire and Emergency, provided you follow our safety guideline at www.checkitsalright.nz

Tokongawa and Sandy Bay will remain in a prohibited fire season, and St Arnaud will remain in a restricted fire season, which means a fire permit is required.

Currently, the fire risk levels for most areas in Nelson Tasman is low to moderate, but that does not mean no risk.

People should always check the Fire Danger forecast before you light and monitor and control any burn until it is out, fully wet down to extinguish and check the next day for any smouldering or heat.

It is important to check your local council rules and bylaws too.

if the cycle projects weren’t getting “bang

per cent), Moutere-Waimea (38 per cent), Lakes-Murchison (34 per cent), with Golden Bay residents feeling the least safe when cycling at 26 per cent.

The survey results follow recent decisions by councillors to remove concrete separators on Salisbury Rd after resident opposition and safety concerns, some traffic-slowing speed cushions on Wensley Rd in a shared zone for cyclists and motorists, and to scrap a trial 30kmh zone in another shared zone on Hill St.

The installation of separated cycleways on several Motueka streets were also deferred last year after significant community opposition.

The survey also revealed that there was a decrease in resident satisfaction with cycleways, from 68 per cent in 2023 to 53 per cent in 2024, with dissatisfied respondents highlighting the loss of car parking and cycle lane layouts.

Councillor Glen Daikee expressed concern about the questions on cycling being asked to people who weren’t cyclists.

“My worry would be, if you ask someone and they’re not a cyclist, you might just end up with a vote on how much they dislike cycleways.”

Council officers attributed some of the dissatisfaction to the district undergoing a “culture change” about cycling and having to learn etiquette on how to treat cyclists on the road.

Beyond cycling, the survey

showed that 71 per cent of residents were satisfied with the council’s overall performance, just down on last year’s 73 per cent. When compared to overall satisfaction rates from other similar councils’ 2023 resident surveys, Tasman led the pack, beating out neighbours Nelson and Marlborough, as well as Kāpiti, Napier, and New Plymouth.

Residents also had high satisfaction with the council’s recreational facilities, libraries, three waters, and kerbside recycling, which all scored over 85 per cent satisfaction. Satisfaction with footpaths has now reached the council’s goal of 70 per cent after almost three-decade lows in 2021 and 2022.

However, there was a drop in satisfaction with the Richmond Aquatic Centre of 11 per cent, to 84 per cent.

The ever-present bugbear of roading remained steady on 45 per cent satisfaction, but increases have been made to the council’s road maintenance budgets which is hoped to begin to address the community’s roading concerns. The survey was conducted during a period of significant roadworks and layout adjustments in Richmond. Analysis of the survey results indicates that improving residents’ views of how rates are spent, public consultation, and footpaths would raise the overall satisfaction of residents.

The survey reflected the views of a sample of 400 randomly-selected residents that was representative of Tasman’s demographics in age, location, and gender.

Anne Hardie. Inset: Councillor Mike Kininmonth wondered

for buck”. Photo: Max Frethey.

Call for unsung heroes

Tasman District Council are putting the call out for Tasman’s unsung heroes. If you know someone who works tirelessly in the Tasman communities with little recognition or reward, nominations are open for the Outstanding Community Service Awards. Nominees must be residents of Tasman District and have been involved in a range of voluntary activities for 20 years or more. Head to our website – tasman.govt.nz/community-awards – or a service

centre to fill out a nomination by 31 August.

Richmond’s lucky Lotto store

Richmond Night n Day sold a winning Lotto ticket in Saturday night’s Lotto draw. The ticket purchaser was won of 14 second division winners who picked up $19,224. It was one of five winning tickets to go to the South Island, with the remaining nine struck in the north.

Future tattoo artist

Aaliyah Krammer, a talented 13-year-old artist, has been gaining attention on Facebook for her popular drawings. The Richmond teen has been drawing since the age of three but began focusing on pencil shading roughly four years ago.

Self-taught, she has developed a knack for drawing various subjects, with horses being her favourite. Completion of a piece takes her only a few hours.

“Horses are so majestic and have details that are easy to draw, and they look realistic once drawn,” she says.

Seeking extra pocket money, Aaliyah, with her family’s support, put her feelers out on Facebook to see if there was any interest in buyers for her artwork. The response was overwhelming, with many people showing interest in her pieces.

“It was great people were interested,” Aaliyah explains. “From Facebook, I have also had peo-

ple ask for specific things to be drawn, like a tractor for a lady’s husband and a man on his motorbike.”

Next year, Aaliyah will be at college, and she is looking forward to being able to extend her artistic ability and explore other types of art.

Aaliyah dreams of using her drawing skills to become a tattoo artist and her early success and passion for drawing animals and detailed subjects indicate a promising future in the arts.

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$70k fundy dinner

SARA HOLLYMAN

The owners of Richmond’s McDonalds, with the support of locals, have successfully raised $70k from their Supper Club celebration last week.

Jenny and Glen Johnson, who own and operate Queen St’s McDonalds store, ran the event in 2019 as a fundraiser for Ronald McDonald House Charity, which each year provide more than 40,000 nights of accommodation to families with sick children.

The evening of culinary delight sees 12 groups of eight go to a different Nelson restaurant to dine for dinner.

Jenny says everything for the night, which begins with drinks and nibbles at the Nelson Club, is donated to the cause.

“The same people have supported this, I mean it’s kids, it’s such a great cause, we are just trying to give back to RMHC who support so many from the Nelson Tasman region,”

Jenny says.

Both a silent and live auction are

run at the Nelson Club before dinner, with items including a trip to Bali and a trip to Queenstown up for grabs.

The last auction item is for the restaurant of choice for one group, with the other 11 being drawn out of a hat.

“We raised $70,000 which was brilliant. Everyone had a great night and really enjoyed the evening. All the restaurants went above and beyond, treating the participants to special dining experiences.

“The bidding was brisk for all auction items with everyone aware of the great charity we were supporting.

“Kate and George Guthrie from Blenheim gave us a heart-wrenching account of their RMHC experience after their newborn daughter Freda was air lifted to Wellington within hours of her birth. They said the facilities and staff at the RMHC house were incredible and they went above and beyond in welcoming and looking after them.”

ELOISE MARTYN

Thirteen-year-old Aaliyah Krammer, displaying her talent through some of her artwork. Photo: Eloise Martyn.

Richmond McDonalds’ owner/operators Jenny and Glen Johnson at the Nelson Club. Photo: Tess Claus.

CARPET

Businesses look to 2025 ‘glimmer’ for spending uplift

ANNE HARDIE

The Reserve Bank may have heard the desperate plea from New Zealanders to begin dropping the official cash rate, but for business owners like Lisa Martin from The Floral Bar in Richmond, the mantra is ‘survive until 25’.

“It hasn’t been easy and I think a lot of retail businesses are struggling. We’ll try to survive till 2025; that’s my mission.”

The Reserve Bank dropped the OCR by 25 basis points to 5.25 per cent last week which is the first cut in four years. Though many banks are already dialling back interest rates, Lisa is not expecting customers to have more money to spend until next year.

While her business costs such as flowers have increased, customers are fewer, and when they do buy a bouquet, it’s more like $10 to $35 compared with about $50 in the past.

It’s the ball season now and last week she had sold just two corsages and buttonhole sets, while one family bought the materials to make their own.

“Some weeks you wonder if your rent is going to be going out,” she says. “The business is ticking along; surviving.”

It means she is not spending herself and essentials including pet food are the only items she is buying and she doesn’t expect that to change soon.

Nelson Tasman Chamber of Commerce Ali Boswijk says the Reserve Bank’s rate cut is a small step, but it’s a step in the right direction which gives people hope.

“People aren’t going to go out and spend. But I think what this does, it changes people’s mood and that is the biggest thing.

“Because I think people get into a real funk, particularly in the middle of winter, in a recession and a high cost of living – there’s a mood that pervades. Having one little glimmer, even as small as it is, is a real positive thing.”

Having the Governor of the Reserve Bank, Adrian Orr, talking positively about next year means people begin to think they can deal with their financial situation because there is an end in sight, she says.

For some it comes too late, and she says there have been businesses that are struggling and shutting up shop. Others will now have hope their business will survive.

“People work out ways to get through these difficult

Overturned excavator result of inexperienced driver

times. Maybe they have to shed some staff; maybe they have to change their model, maybe they have to do stuff, which is not ideal in any situation, but it keeps the business viable and going until such time that things pick up and then they can pick up again.

“People are pretty adaptable. It’s really important to have these positive things to look forward to or otherwise we’d all shut up shop and go home.

“Having things like an interest rate decrease is absolutely one of those signals that actually things do change. We know there is change on the horizon.”

In Nelson Tasman, she says, a wide variety of businesses including fishing, horticulture and technology helps to keep money going around because even when one area is affected, others may be do-

Dumping waste quicker

ing better. Plus, the region has a high proportion of retired people and many without a mortgage with savings in the bank who continue to spend.

“Right now, in this time when we are not expecting great growth, if we can at least keep the money circulating and being spent locally, that’s a really positive thing.”

For those with mortgages though, Ali says there will be a lag before things get better, especially when some have had interest rates increase their mortgage payments by well over 100 per cent.

“A greater proportion of people are fixing on a six-month short term at the moment because they are hoping things are going to get better. So, there will probably be a six month to a year lag for the majority of mortgages at the moment.”

transfer facility to the landfill proper. Design for a permanent facility is expected to occur in the coming months.

A temporary transfer facility at York Valley Landfill is allowing waste to be dumped quicker. The facility, a large concrete pad, provides a single place for contractors to dump their loads as opposed to driving around to the landfill’s different tip sites, saving time for contractors which reportedly allows them to dump another full load each day. The single dumping location has created safety benefits, and reduced mud-tracking and litter around the facility, but is more costly to run as the waste then needs to be shifted from the

An excavator was overturned at Tasman’s Eves Valley Landfill earlier this year while undertaking vegetation control. No one was injured, but the excavator was damaged. The contractors involved immediately stopped work, investigated the incident, and undertook a range of remedial actions. The investigation identified that a contributing cause of the incident was that the operator didn’t have “sufficient experience” on the machine. Nathan Clarke, general manager regional sewerage and landfill, said the event was “disappointing” but was satisfied that such an event is unlikely to occur again in the future.

Landfill life extended by up to three years

A new compactor has begun working at the York Valley landfill and indicative compaction data suggests that compaction was increased from 0.78 to around 9.4 tonnes per m3. The increased density from the compaction could result in an additional three years of life for the landfill. The extra space could hold extra waste worth about $70 million at this financial year’s disposal rates.

Lisa Martin from The Floral Bar says her business is just surviving and her mission is to get through to 2025 when she hopes business will pick up. Photo: Anne Hardie.

12 hours on the dance floor raises $20k

SARA HOLLYMAN

Toe-tapping and a lot of laughs over 12 hours has raised more than $20k for Hospice.

Sue Wilson of Sioux Line Dancing NZ, along with her partner Danuta Newport, are the driving force behind the annual Dance-athon, which this year had a target to raise of $15k.

Sue, who has been a dance teacher in Motueka, Māpua and Richmond for 30 years, says right through her line dancing career they’ve always had a fundraiser for something.

“Each year we’d choose a different thing, and in 2017 we decided Nelson Tasman Hospice is where our support needs to be.”

Since 2017, the group of dancers have donated more than $70,000 to hospice through diffferent fundraisers, and in 2022, they held the first 12-hour dance-athon which raised just over $15k. “It was when they were looking at the new hospice, we thought we can help out. We didn’t want to be putting money into bricks and mortar, we wanted the money in the community so people can stay at home for longer,” Sue says. She says Saturday’s event, which ran at Club Waimea from 9am to 9pm, was a fantastic day with a lot of laughs. They had hoped to exceed the 2022 figure.

Ran almost like a telethon, the fundraiser board was updated a few times throughout the day, while more than 100 dancers took to the floor at different times.

Sue says when the final figures were put up, from back-to-front at around 8.50pm, she was in disbelief. $20,181.

Prior to the event, Sue said it would be a hard ask with everyone having to watch their money in the current climate.

“I was overwhelmed and felt quite emotional,” Sue says of the final figure. “Last time the funds enabled us to purchase syringe drivers which hospice said they really needed, which is to administer medication.”

They are hoping to meet with

Hospice this week to figure out what ‘wish-list’ items they can provide with the funds.

“They work so hard for the money,” she says of the local hospice. “Being able to do things like this and raise that kind of money, it really does touch your heart.”

Breakthrough joint cream a hit

Murray, a small business owner, loves his walks and gardening. He enjoys staying active and mobile, despite the little niggles and challenges that come with age.

“I wouldn’t say I’m overly active, but I don’t want to be restricted by my mobility,” Murray explained.

With young grandchildren to keep up with, Murray has a “new appreciation” for the importance of supporting healthy joint function and soothing them when required.

“Like most of us, I’ve had knee and ankle injuries over the years. Whenever that happens, you really see the importance of our joints and the independence that they give us.”

Looking to keep up, Murray was looking at ways to ensure his joints and muscles receive the best support possible.

“I want to be able to play and stay active with my grandkids and great-grandkids.”

Around this time Murray was told about Koru FX, a breakthrough New Zealand made joint and muscle support cream.

Initially sceptical, he decided to give it a try because it was locally made and a natural solution.

“I was given the product by my

son. He thought it would help my knees. I was sceptical, but I’d seen Judy Bailey, and dozens of other people recommending Koru FX cream.”

Even with the thousands of customer reviews, Murray believes it’s important to try it for yourself.

“I tried it for myself and was impressed at just how quickly I

noticed it getting to work.”

“I take my time to review things but I found Koru FX is fast-acting, long-lasting, and natural, as advertised so I’m happy to support it.”

“Don’t take my word for it. I recommend you try it for yourself to see if it’s right for you.”

And it’s not just Murray - over 60,913 New Zealanders have already experienced the fast-acting comfort and support of Koru FX for themselves.

Since launching, Koru FX has become New Zealand’s leading natural joint and muscle cream in local community pharmacies.

It contains high-quality essential oils like arnica, calendula, manuka, and black pepper, along with others, providing a soothing formulation.

If you’re looking for fast-acting, long-lasting, natural joint and muscle support then Koru FX is for you.

Ask for Koru FX cream next time you’re in your local community pharmacy and experience the difference it makes to joints, muscles and tendons for yourself.

Fast joint support... Murray was impressed how quickly he noticed Koru FX get to work.

Louise Busson, left, with Dance-a-thon organisers Danuta Newport and Sue Wilson, alongside Judith Bethell.Photo Chey Habib.

Appleby fair a family affair

ANNE HARDIE

For the past quarter of a century, the Appleby School Country Fair has heralded the beginning of spring and this year, in true country style, the gumboot-throwing competition returns.

September 7 is the day the 165-year-old school invites the public to take part in traditional fair-ground games such as smashing crockery or throwing a gumboot into the air, or something a bit more tranquil like sampling the homemade baking and stocking up from the farmer’s market stalls.

The fair is run by Friends of Appleby School and its treasurer, Claire Gawn, says more than a thousand people are estimated to descend on it each year and she admits it’s popularity always takes them by surprise.

“We’re always quite shocked, to be honest. I think it’s (popularity) because we’re the first fair of spring.

“This year we’re bringing back the gumboot throwing. Apparently, it became a safety hazard, but we don’t see it as a safety hazard.”

Claire says the fair is the one fundraiser each year for the school of around 120 students, so it is a real school affair to create the day.

“It requires almost every member of the families to run the day.

Five-year-olds to grandmothers enter the cake competition and all the cakes that go into the cake competition are sold with coffee.

It’s a massive part of it.”

In the past, the school ran market days to raise funds until being rebranded as the Appleby School Country Fair in 1999 and the school has never looked back.

Claire says community input helps to make the fair a success, including donated fruit and vegetables from local growers and numerous sponsors providing items for the raffles.

“We have lots of support and donors that have been around for many years, so people know there are going to be really good raffles.”

Being a small school, Claire says its government funding is not huge, so the fair is its opportunity to raise extra funds.

Photos from the early 2000s show that the Appleby Country Fair has remained true to its’ country roots over the past 25 years as it gears up to celebrate a quarter century next month. Photos: Supplied.

Dancers take the stage

Ten locals are preparing for a huge journey, training for the 2025 NBS Dancing for a Cause which will return to Trafalgar Centre in May next year. Waimea Weekly introduces Ed Shuttleworth and Steph Collett.

So, I am Ed. I have the most incredible wife Olivia and two beautiful and inspirational children, Florence and Hugo. Olivia is a nutritionist and the best mum and wife. As a family we love to be in the mountains, on adventures and just making the most of our beautiful region. I love the hills and running, and have been known to do a few stupidly long runs. If a challenge scares me then I try to always say ‘yes’. To be clear, dancing very much scares me. I have the privilege of being the chief executive of Sport Tasman. We exist to ensure no child misses out on physical activity. Together with brilliant community partners we work tirelessly to remove barriers to participation,

so every child can experience the wide-reaching benefits of sport and recreation. It is my dream job and I feel very lucky to be involved in such important and impactful work. The opportunity to raise essential funds for Hospice is an honour. Everyone in our region has personal stories and therefore I wish to raise funds, raise awareness and say a massive thank you.

Hi my name is Steph and I am so excited to be part of the NBS Dancing for a Cause journey. I am married to Jason and we have three amazing adult children, Sophie, Toby and Samson. I work with Jason in our business

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Preservation efforts at St. Michael’s

ELOISE MARTYN

St. Michael’s Church, located along the Waimea West straight, is renowned for its quaint appearance and charming bell tower.

Constructed in November 1866 to accommodate a growing population that had outgrown a shed used as their place of worship since December 1842, the church has undergone regular maintenance over its 157-year history. Currently, issues such as a leaking bell tower and bird nesting require immediate attention.

“Water has been dripping down the timber inside causing some timber to

We must fight back against National’s front line cuts

My thanks to those who came to our public meeting last week to share their concerns about Oranga Tamariki’s proposed 25% funding cut to Family Start Nelson, the frontline service offering wraparound support to vulnerable babies, children and families in Nelson and the top of the south.

These cuts will mean the loss of six social work jobs and see 44 children and their whānau go without support. It will also mean the removal of services for former refugee families who have extra needs with translation and trauma support.

We heard from frontline social workers who work with vulnerable families, along with community members, including midwives,

early childhood teachers, who work directly with Family Start. The message from the community was clear - these cuts will see vulnerable babies miss out on vital support in the top of the south.

The Minister for Children has claimed in Parliament that money will be redirected to other organisations, but she has failed to name another Nelson organisation that is being funded to fill the gap. Nelson and the top of the south will be getting reduced services, while the need for help increases.

The Government said it wouldn’t cut frontline services to fund their tax cuts for landlords. This is a broken promise and will put vulnerable babies and children at risk.

for 14 years. I have wanted to be involved with Dancing for a Cause since it first started in Nelson as I love dancing and performing but I am also so passionate about giving back to the community. I saw firsthand the amazing job Hospice does when my mother-in-law spent time there last year. The care and support she received was second to none, so to be involved in an event where you are fundraising for Nelson Hospice feels like such a privilege. I absolutely can’t wait to get started and raise as much money as I can for this fantastic cause.

rot, and birds nesting in the tower have created problems with dirt and nesting material tracking water into the tower,” explains St. Michael’s Church administrator Susie Schruer. “We are grateful for the generous donation from a longtime church supporter, whose family legacy continues to benefit our ongoing repairs.”

The repairs are estimated to take four to six weeks.

St. Michael’s vicar Paul Milson says that repairing the bell tower is vital, not just for preserving the church’s historical integrity but also for ensuring the safety of its congregation and visitors.

Paul Milson, St. Michael’s vicar, in front of the current bell tower repairs which are vital for preserving the church’s historical integrity. Photo: Eloise Martyn.

Ed Shuttleworth

Steph Collett

Beryl Tait, Dixie Durham and Raewyn Wilson

Jacqui Mathews, Jenny Clarken and Georgie Higgs

Kathi Hill, Pam Saxon and Sue Beck

Mary Fleming, Anjie Rowe and Vanessa Kingsbury

Pippy K, Rochelle Steer, Heather Steer and Miranda Loo

Rae Peattie and Judy Thomason

Sharon McCarthy and Jane Henderson

Susie Hamilton and Liz Gillespie

Xanthe Allen and Elise Thomas

Local History

Fire at Waimea West’s flour and flax mill

ROBYN PARKES

In the quiet early hours of morning on the 22 April 1882, Mr Jones, saddler of Brightwater, noticed a dense volume of smoke rising into the air.

On closer examination it was discovered that the upper storey of John Rutherford’s flour and flax mill was on fire. The alarm was at once given and neighbours flocked to assist but found there was little they could do as the flames were too fierce and the building was already engulfed in flames.

The news quickly spread to Richmond and the Fire Brigade hurried to the site, and although they were able to save some wheat, albeit damaged, the building was already completely destroyed.

Rutherford, who was out of the district making arrangements for a supply of grain for the winter, was told of his losses. However,

he was not to be the only loser as many of the farmers in the neighbourhood had stored wheat in the mill either for sale or grinding. One resident had, just the previous day, taken twenty bags of wheat to be stored.

Rutherford had only recently made some major improvements in the flax mills, of which there were two constantly at work with

the raw material being supplied by the settlers in the district, some as far away as Motueka. With all the machinery both for grinding and flax dressing destroyed, the employment of the thirteen men who worked at the mill was in jeopardy.

At the time, with the loss of the wheat, the buildings and the machinery, it was predicted that the

total loss could be as much as £2000 in excess of the insurance

An early investigation found that the fire was thought to have started in a large shed which was only one year old and had been purpose-built for flax dressing.

On further investigation over the following two days it was confirmed that between 500 and 600 tags of wheat were burnt, but the

total loss for others was not as much as first thought with only 33 bags being in the mill at the time. In addition to the grain, Rutherford lost between four and five tons of flax, one half of which was ready for the market, the remainder being in a less, advanced stages of preparation.

Two tons of green flax, eight of oaten sheaves, one of bran, and one of flour were also destroyed. The only part of the mill mechanisms was the water wheel, probably saved by being wet. Rutherford set about rebuilding the mill and within two months after the fire he advertised for tenders for the erection of a new flax mill. Once rebuilt it continued to serve the district for many years, but in 1904 Rutherford retired, on- selling the mill.

His employees presented him with a marble clock, wishing him long life, health, happiness and a well-earned rest.

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Men outside the flax mill. Photo: Nelson Provincial Museum, Tyree collection.

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Opinion

Congratulations to brew

Tracy deserves a gong for the outstanding work she has done to showcase the craft brewing industry.

John Gardner

Congratulations, Tracy, Ken and the team.

Julie Bensemann

Great to see Eddyline Brewery New Zealand getting a mention too - CrankYanker is an absolute monster of an WCIPA.

Chris Watts

Wow, congratulations, Tracy and the team!!

Merophy Hyslop

Dog bylaw seeks greater seabird protection

It’s the owners of the dogs that need work... not the dogs and more laws.

Emma May

And yet so many dogs are still free roaming on ‘no dog’ beaches. I used to love watching the little blue penguins at Breaker Bay. And owners with free roaming dogs on the beach scaring and harming the penguins is so sad. Now there are only a few penguins left at Breaker Bay.

Diane Chandler

Neurodiverse youth inspire new group

Gera, you are amazing! What a great opportunity for youths to join.

Linda Gridley

A year of eBus

Great service, great first year - congrats!

Halcione Hoare

The eBus is great - why would I take my car into town or Richmond when the bus is so much more cost effective and convenient? Public transport is a community service.

Dennis Goodman

Queen St is getting even more damaged by the bus, so does this outweigh road damage?

Keri Williams

Bring back the ‘hail and ride’ as a smaller eBus. These big buses don’t belong on suburban streets for a multitude of reasons. A smaller eBus can go back to reaching more areas safely.

Helen Ward

Has anyone studied to see if overall car traffic numbers and congestion has decreased since bus routes were enacted?

Angela Murton

Too bad for all the kids now watching them drive by with empty seats while they are walking in the cold not able to afford to use the bus they used to ride for free.

Paubro Ankids

It’s a great service and we need it. The bee card is fantastic. I used the card in Tauranga and could just top up on the bus. So easy. I am trying not to use my car as much and loving the bus rides.

Carolyn Keehan Dave Parata

I love using the buses, a great service.

Kate Brockelsby

Are the numbers actually positive or is this

all just spin? Total route mileage has gone up over 500%. Yet patronage only up 100%, is that actually a fall then? Total revenue is about $900000. On average people are seeming to be paying about $1 per journey. Have I read that correctly? Does the total revenue even account for the costs associated with the payment platform? Seems like a big black hole for ratepayers’ money this one.

Neil Richard

Dry weather brings rabbit ‘explosion’

They have munched our tussock grasses (too numerous to cover). They have trimmed new trees to the top level of the tree guards. They (and the hares) have pruned all the Feijoa trees. So we are about to try Plantskydd spray. If that doesn’t work we will just give up.

Have your say:

sara@topsouthmedia.co.nz

too, it’s crazy.

Sharon Greig

There’s a lot of rabbits at Rough Island. They run round during the day. My dog doesn’t chase them, but others do.

Marion Maxwell

Dancers take the stage

Awesome, Lauretta Haskell.

Ally Emerson

Good on you, Rhys Black!

Shane Adamson

Thanks, Nelson App. Roll on next week’s announcements.

NBS Dancing for a Cause - Nelson Hospice

Kōtuku at home in retirement village

He is probably looking for uncovered fish ponds.

George Heather Terry

Saw one sitting on a residential roof yesterday in Berryfields... thought it was a statue at first.

Helena Roughton

Swimming siblings go for gold

Nice work, team Seymour!

Anna Doblanovic

Wooop woooop, Seymour family! Neisha Kindley

Top work, William and Maddie. Congrats! Rachel Daniel

Fantastic. Congratulations, William and Maddie!

Megan MacGibbon

Kerrin Mazey

They come along and eat the skin off the lemons

Brilliance right there to watch. Lots of hard work.

Sue Ketel

Elevating home maintenance with eco-friendly solutions

Dedicated to transforming homes with unparalleled quality and care, Manta Wash Nelson has emerged as a premier exterior house washing service. Renowned for their meticulous attention to detail and customer-centric approach, the local team stands out for their excellence in the industry. Manta Wash Nelson has built a reputation on the foundation of providing exceptional service and an unwavering commitment to quality, and owner operator Neil Smart says the highly-trained and experienced team approaches each home with a tailored plan, ensuring every exterior nook and cranny is meticulously cleaned.

Offering a broad range of services, Manta Wash Nelson caters to the diverse needs of its clients. Their services include house soft washing, roof cleaning and treatment, building washing (including schools and commercial buildings), water blasting / pressure washing and gutter cleaning. From regular maintenance washing, pre-market tidy-ups, seasonal exterior cleaning needs (post-pollen season house wash, anyone?) Manta Wash Nelson has the expertise to meet every requirement. They use only high-quality, environmentally-friendly products (where suitable) and state-of-the-art equipment to ensure a healthy home environment. Committed to environmental sustainability, Manta Wash Nelson implements green cleaning practices and utilises biodegradable surfactants and innovative techniques designed to minimise water and chemical usage while delivering top-notch results.

This sensible approach not only benefits the environment but also ensures a safer and healthier living space for clients and their families. At the heart of Manta Wash Nelson’s success is their customer-centric philosophy, and focus on the end to end process. They prioritise understanding the unique needs and preferences of each client, delivering personalised house washing solutions that exceed expectations. The friendly and professional team is always ready to listen, provide expert advice, and tailor their services to achieve the highest level of customer satisfaction. Their dedication to building lasting relationships with clients is evident in the glowing reviews and repeat business they consistently receive. Good for the property, the people and the planet, Manta Wash has donated back into the community and planet with every house washing package since its inception. Strongly supporting organsiations such as Kids Can and Trees that Count, Manta Wash Nelson exemplifies what a top-tier exterior house cleaning service should be. Their dedication to quality, eco-friendly practices, and personalised customer service makes them the go-to choice for homeowners in Nelson. For a pristine home exterior that exceeds expectations, Manta Wash Nel-

With spring approaching, now is the perfect time to start planning your garden transformation. Enhancing outdoor spaces for over 20 years, Landscape Transformers specialise in distinctive landscape plans and designs and are dedicated to helping unlock the full potential of a property. They offer expert advice to ensure a landscape is both beautiful and functional, and they excel in creating hard landscapes that combine durability and design, including patios, decks, pathways and retaining walls.

Locally owned and operated, the team also offer soft landscaping, which brings a symphony of nature and beauty to any outdoor space. By carefully selecting and arranging plants, flowers and trees, they create lush, vibrant environments that thrive in harmony. To celebrate spring, Landscape Transformers are offering a 15% discount on concept plans throughout September. This helps set the stage for a stunning outdoor space that will be the envy of any neighbourhood.

Nelson operators of Watersorter Ltd, Mike and Jo, understand firsthand the effects extreme weather conditions (Nelson drought) and natural disasters (Christchurch earthquakes) can have on valuable water supply to the home. Watersorter Ltd offers domestic rainwater tank supply and installation solutions, servicing the Tasman region at a competitive rate. "Water is a necessity.

day you turn on the tap, and nothing comes out will be the day you're glad you had a Rainwater Tank installed." With obligation-free quotes, an initial walk-through with potential clients is the best way to ensure an easy, cost-effective Rainwater Tank installation. "We have experience of where and how the tank will be best sited. Installation can be quite complex. A Leaf Catcher and/or First Flush Diverter can improve water quality and installed as an optional extra at a low cost”. Also, take advantage of the low interest, clean energy government loans available for this kind of investment.

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Lawn Rite Nelson is the region's premier lawn care specialist, offering comprehensive care to keep your lawn looking its best year-round. With a reputation built on excellence, Lawn Rite Nelson is dedicated to transforming and maintaining lawns with quality and precision.

Their services encompass all aspects of lawn maintenance, from regular mowing and edging to fertilisation, weed control and complete revamping. Utilising stateof-the-art equipment and the latest techniques, Lawn Rite Nelson ensures that every lawn they service remains healthy, vibrant, and well-manicured.

Owner Hamish Anderson says one of the key differentiators is their tailored approach to lawn care. For complete revamps, call the team to ensure you have the best lawn on the street.

“Ideal for new builds or lawns needing a fresh start, hydro seeding, and instant turf, provide excellent results. Once installed, Lawn Rite offers a maintenance package featuring an exclusive 8-treatment process

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Established in 1989, Dean's Nursery’s knowledgeable staff can guide you in selecting the best options for your garden, ensuring your plants thrive as the seasons change. Whether you’re an experienced gardener or just starting, Dean's Nursery offers the expertise and quality plants to make your garden flourish. For those looking to enhance their gardens with fruit trees, now is the perfect time to visit Dean's Nursery. The last few weeks of winter offer a prime opportunity to purchase bare root fruit trees, including apples, apricots, peaches, and plums.

These bare root options are ideal for planting during the cooler months, allowing them to establish strong roots before the growth spurts of spring. Despite the lingering chill, winter remains an excellent time for planting a variety of trees and shrubs. As spring approaches, the promise of new growth is in the air and the team are ready to help you prepare your garden for this exciting season.

“Why choose Clyne & Bennie? Locally owned and situated in Richmond, Clyne and Bennie Nelson Tasman proudly serves the Top of the South area. Supported by the powerhouse Clyne and Bennie (1988), and with over 65 years of experience in Christchurch, Clyne and Bennie are your trusted specialists.

Our friendly team of dedicated professionals can look after all your plumbing, gas fitting and drain laying requirements. We have specialised teams setup to look after our clients, providing continuity of service. Our experienced team can manage your residential and commercial projects from conception to completion for new builds, alterations and fit-outs. We work together with architects, builders and homeowners to deliver excellent workmanship, all backed by our Master Plumbers guarantee.”

Hospital build to progress ‘quicker’ in phases

SARA HOLLYMAN

A new Nelson Hospital would progress quicker under a phased approach, according to Health Minister Shane Reti.

The minister announced on Thursday, during a tour of the hospital, that a detailed business case, or at least a draft, is expected by the end of this year as opposed to the end of 2025.

He says that is because they can now do “better remediation seismic work” than was previously expected. Reti says that building the hospital in “phases” also meant they could bring forward the work programme. However, he remained non-commital to a date for construction to start or an expected timeline of when the rebuild would be complete.

Nelson MP Rachel Boyack labelled the announcement “extremely disappointing.

“Health Minister Dr Shane Reti came to Nelson without announcing any sort of plan to deliver the new hospital the Top of the South needs. Labour signed off on the plans to rebuild Nelson Hospital in July last year and provided the funding for the project to get started,” she says.

Reti says a phased approach will mean domestic companies will have the opportunity to tender for the construction work, rather than the large Australian companies that are involved with Dunedin Hospital.

“All of this is a good signal to people of Nelson that we will build this hospital, that we’re on track and, in fact, we’re moving at pace and looking at... how we can move even quicker.”

He says the provisional cost for the build was still planned to be more than $1billion but his hope was that the phased build would be complete earlier than one large build, which was flagged to be complete by 2031. When pushed further on commiting to a timeline for completion he would not budge.

“I wouldn’t want to preempt the detailed business case, and that would, of course, need to go to cabinet as well.”

He says, despite the George Manson building being rated among the poorest condition in the country, it would remain in place under the phased approach.

Built in 1960, the 6863sqm block was found to have fire separation issues, a likelihood of asbestos and seismic restraint issues, during a national stocktake of hospital infrastructure.

In January 2020, Nelson City Council issued earthquake-prone building notices for the George Manson building, including the operating theatres and ambulatory care unit, along with the Percy Brunette building, with the health board required to carry out seismic work by November 2028. The Percy Brunette building will also stay.

He says, speaking with frontline staff on Thursday, they were “enthusiastic” about the timeline of the build.

“What I’ve heard from the frontline staff is an ongoing need for workforce and a desire for this build to get up so that they can start working with it.”

When questioned on whether there would be budget to staff a hospital with more beds his response was, “to have a hospital built and not have staff is not cool”.

Health New Zealand Te Whatu Ora chief medical officer Te Tauihu, Dr Nick Baker, says the new building would be constructed in an area that was currently home to a range of houses and outpatient buildings.

Minister Reti says they are mindful of lessons learnt in the build of Dunedin Hospital, where “noone actually put a spade in the ground and said ‘we start now’”.

He said, despite the opposition labelling the phased build as cost-cutting, “it’s not”.

“It’s how we can get the best fit for purpose hospital for Nelson, and how we can make a start and get it underway.”

Reti could not confirm bed numbers, or whether it would be the same increase to 255 beds as Labour had proposed, saying that was a matter for the business case to look at. However, he says that modelling would be based on 2043, five years further than previous plans.

“With the seismic remediation and the new information we have, there are parts of those buildings that will have a longer life that was initially anticipated... they will be suitable to move in administration and management.

“Cutting corners by pushing for a quick and cheap renovation instead of the full rebuild Nelson Hospital needs will leave our region worse off,” Rachel says.

“We can’t kick the can down the road – we have a rapidly growing population, and an aging population – we need to invest in the future of Nelson’s health.

“So the detailed business case will determine exactly what those numbers will be.”

“So what’s happened here is a slightly longer life to some of those buildings that wasn’t anticipated in the programme business case.”

“The Government is leaving one of New Zealand’s fastest growing regions without the medical facility it desperately needs.”

Health Minister Dr Shane Reti during his visit to Nelson last week. Photo: Sara Hollyman.

Dean’s Nursery specializes in growing 1-2 year old New Zealand natives, exotic trees, shrubs, ferns and edibles.

Daffodil Day Show

Daffodil Day Show ‘n’ Shine fundraiser

‘n’ Shine fundraiser

A gleaming affair for a worthy cause

A gleaming affair for a worthy cause

The Nelson Vintage Car Club is revving up for a spectacular Daffodil Day Show ‘n’ Shine event, scheduled for Sunday, August 25. This annual gathering, held in support of the Cancer Society Nelson Tasman, promises a vibrant display of auto motive beauty and com munity spirit. Aiming for an unprec edented turnout, the Nelson Vintage Car Club is determined to break records this year. Recognising the unpredictable nature of New Zealand’s weather, the club has arranged a postponement date of Sunday, September 1, ensuring that the show goes on, rain or shine.

The Nelson Vintage Car Club is revving up for a spectacular Daffodil Day Show ‘n’ Shine event, scheduled for Sunday, August 25. This annual gathering, held in support of the Cancer Society Nelson Tasman, promises a vibrant display of automotive beauty and community spirit. Aiming for an unprecedented turnout, the Nelson Vintage Car Club is determined to break records this year. Recognising the unpredictable nature of New Zealand’s weather, the club has arranged a postponement date of Sunday, September 1, ensuring that the show goes on, rain or shine.

The nationwide event is part of an initiative run by the Vintage Car Club of New Zealand, which boasts approximately 10,000 members across 36 branches. The Nelson Tasman branch, which celebrated their 60-year anniversary earlier this year, kicks off at the Speedway on Lansdowne Road, with gates opening at 11:00 AM.

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The nationwide event is part of an initiative run by the Vintage Car Club of New Zealand, which boasts approximately 10,000 members across 36 branches. The Nelson Tasman branch, which celebrated their 60-year anniversary earlier this year, kicks off at the Speedway on Lansdowne Road, with gates opening at 11:00 AM.

Just $10 per vehicle secures entry into the Show ‘n’ Shine event, inviting a wide array of vehicles to be showcased. Now in its seventh year, the Daffodil Day fundraiser welcomes all vehicle owners to participate, not just vintage cars or club

Just $10 per vehicle secures entry into the Show ‘n’ Shine event, inviting a wide array of vehicles to be showcased.

Now in its seventh year, the Daffodil Day fundraiser welcomes all vehicle owners to participate, not just vintage cars or club

ous car clubs, each representing various makes and models. This event aims to bring together these diverse clubs and the public for a successful fundraiser and an enjoyable day out.

members. The region is home to numerous car clubs, each representing various makes and models. This event aims to bring together these diverse clubs and the public for a successful fundraiser and an enjoyable day out.

Organising such a large-scale event often presents scheduling challenges and this year was no exception, says coordinator and co-organiser, Ray Robertson.

Organising such a large-scale event often presents scheduling challenges and this year was no exception, says coordinator and co-organiser, Ray Robertson.

“Special thanks are due to Shane Kemp and the Moutere Hop Team for adjusting

“Special thanks are due to Shane Kemp and the Moutere Hop Team for adjusting

carts and live background music, ensuring a festive atmosphere for all attendees.

“Cancer affects everyone, and the goal is to raise as much as possible for Cancer Society Nelson Tasman. Every dollar collected by the Vintage Car Club and the Moutere Hop Team goes directly to the Society, supporting travel, treatments, and a range of vital services.”

The highlight of the day will be the Cancer Society Nelson Tasman raffle draw at 2:00 PM. Michelle Hunt, Centre Manager for the Society, expressed deep gratitude for the ongoing support, saying. “The Nelson Vintage Car Club organisers do an amazing job every year. They put in a lot of effort to ensure a fun day, and we appreciate all their hard work.

their plans to merge their cruise with the Show ‘n’ Shine. Enthusiasts can join the Moutere Hop cruise, beginning at the Moutere Hills Recreation Centre between 9:30 and 10:30 AM. For $15, participants gain entry to both the cruise and the Show ‘n’ Shine.”

Historically, the event has attracted up to 400 vehicles and 900 participants, raising between $8,000 to $10,000. This year, the hope is to exceed these numbers.

The event will feature food and coffee

The Cancer Society Nelson Tasman’s Supportive Care service provides free, comprehensive assistance to those affected by cancer, offering practical help and emotional support. In the 2023-2024 financial year alone, the Society supported 520 patients and their families. Services include volunteer driving, volunteer visitor programmes, counselling, regional support groups, yoga classes,

gym programmes, hardship grants, oneon-one support, cancer information and resources, advocacy in navigating health services, connections with other agencies, and support for whānau (families) with tamariki (children).

“Funds generated locally from Daffodil Day and other fundraising initiatives directly support our community, we receive no government funding, so your donations are crucial.

“The small but passionate team is dedicat-

ed to offering tailored support to those affected by cancer. Whether for yourself or someone you know, don’t hesitate to reach out.”

Event organiser Rob Thompson says, everyone is welcome at the event. “The more the merrier! Families are always welcome and with a bit of luck we will have quite a few vehicles on display for everyone to see.”

Extending a heartfelt thanks to their supporters, Rob is emphatic in his response. “Everyone is just so generous, and we are always blown away by the kindness of people.

“Often people will drop a bit more in the bucket

than what is required for the entry fee and boy, that really gets us, it is just great!”

Over the years, event participants have raised more than $40,000 for the Cancer Society. This year, the goal is to set a new record. For more information about the August 25 Show ‘n’ Shine, contact event organiser Rob Thompson at 027 547 5120.

Don’t miss this chance to enjoy a day of dazzling cars and community spirit while supporting a crucial cause. If you can’t make it on the day, you can still donate via www.cancernelson.org.nz/ donate.

Family Start takes to the street

ANNE HARDIE

Hands off Family Start was the call at a rally last week as supporters retaliated to the Government’s decision to cut funding to the organisation.

Supporters lined the streets outside the Family Start office in Quarantine Road with placards, leaving little doubt about their view of the funding cuts and receiving plenty of toots in support.

Family Start is an early-intervention programme that provides support for pregnant women and young families in their homes to ensure the health and safety of the baby.

The national organisation has 14 whānau workers between Nelson, Motueka and Golden Bay and it has said the funding cuts will lead to less families and their babies being supported.

However, the Children’s Minister, Karen Chhour, says reports about frontline cuts are incorrect.

She says the same amount of taxpayer money is being used, but in a better way, by transferring funding from organisations that are under-delivering, to organisations and services that can deliver.

In the case of Family Start, she says the national organisation receives more than $30 million of taxpayer funding.

She says, if funding has been withdrawn from a provider it is because the provider has been under-delivering the services that children and young people need, or other providers are better placed to deliver those services. Or it is just not core business.

At Family Start in Nelson, whānau worker Shelley Wilson says the Children’s Minister’s number crunching is wrong and Family Start is delivering. She says the minister is just working on num-

bers without realising the increasing complexity within families which requires more time with social workers.

“I don’t think the minister is well enough informed about how the organisation works. This is an economic recession and families are becoming more and more complex.”

The organisation expects a 25 per cent cut in funding which in Nelson-Tasman could mean up to 50 families that need help won’t get it. But Shelley concedes they still don’t know if the cuts will affect frontline staff and if so, how many, which means uncertainty hangs over them.

She is also disappointed the Children’s Minister was in Nelson and did not call into the office to discuss the proposed cuts.

“I’m really disheartened Karen Chhour had been in Nelson providing funding for another agency but didn’t have the courtesy to come and catch up with us. We would have helped her understand what the grass roots of the organisation is delivering. She would have driven past us.”

The Children’s Minister has also accused the last Labour Government of allowing Oranga Tamariki to be a “cash cow” for community service providers who said they would provide services, then didn’t. Now, she says, Oranga Tamariki will only pay up to 70 per cent of the maximum value of a contract until the services have been provided in full.

“Providers need to get used to the idea they’re only going to be paid for the services that are provided to children and young people in need.”

On the other side, Shelley says Family Start in Nelson needs more funding, not less, to help more families on its waiting list.

Lisa Gant, left, from Brightwater teaches graduates who work at Family Start and says its early intervention is vital. Photo: Anne Hardie.

Returning wrestling championships pinned down

GORDON PREECE

“They come along and all of a sudden they’re the biggest fans”.

A popular Richmond establishment will once again ding-ding for bloodsport this Saturday with 14 decorated professional wrestlers from both New Zealand and offshore vying for coveted titles. Richmond wrestler Duncan “Brook Duncan” McDougall says the Valiant Pro All Star Wrestling event at Club Waimea in 2023 was a “great success” with around 400 spectators submitting to witness the bloodsport in the region. He, along with Nelson’s “The New Zealand Dream” Luke Clementson and Blenheim’s “The Kiwi Bomber” Taylor Adams, hope for similar scenes this year, particularly more audience members who have been less exposed to live wrestling.

“The main thing is that we fill out Club Waimea and that people enjoy a good night out of entertainment, especially people that have never seen live wrestling before,” he says. “I’m yet to come across someone that’s come to one of our events and gone, ‘not very good’, everyone says ‘oh, when’s the next one’. They come along and all of a sudden they’re the biggest fans.”

Duncan says the titles up for grabs include the Welling-

ton Heritage Championship, which is currently held by “The Beast” Jade Priest and the New Zealand All Star Wrestling Championship, which is currently held by Pauly Spitfire.

He says Sal’s Pizza vouchers for the crowd will also be obtainable in one match.

Duncan, who also plays for Marist Saints, and keeps “ring ready” while also caring for his newborn, says a 20 per cent discount is again in play this year for all readers of the

Hockey

Richmond wrestler Duncan ‘Brook Duncan’ McDougall retained the New Zealand All Star Wrestling title at last year’s event. Photo: Chris Symes/Shuttersport.

One victory is guaranteed for Nelson College, while Nelson Girls College is also hoping to play a big part in its junior secondary hockey final on Friday. Nelson College for Girls provides the majority of the Federated NCG side which will take on Waimai United Garin College in the mixed grade final at 4.30pm at Saxton Oval. And then at 6pm, it will be an all Nelson College affair. Nelson College Sky is favoured to beat Nelson College Navy.

Rugby

Many of the estimated 3,500 people who braved the weather to watch Tasman’s first home game of the season would have been baffled by the delay to the second half kicking off. Waimea Weekly reporter, sitting just along from the Sky Television commentary team, heard their surprise when the Mako and Canterbury players ran back onto Trafalgar Park for the restart. Apparently they were early and caught Sky offguard which was still waiting to interview the assistant coaches. So, to ensure we heard from them, the players had to twiddle their thumbs on the field for what seemed a very long two minutes.

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Fixtures: Match 1. “The New Zealand Dream” Luke Clementson vs UK Superstar Ringo Ryan.

Match 2. Chad Howard vs Rangi (Sal’s Pizza 2 for 1 match).

Match 3. Big Frank vs Kyuss vs Jamie Tagataese vs mystery opponent (four-way elimination match to determine the number one contender for the New Zealand All Star Wrestling Championship).

Match 4. “The Beast” Jade Priest (champion) vs “Te Tahi” Vinny Dunn (challenger) for the Wellington Heritage Championship.

Match 5. “Kiwi Bomber” Taylor Adams vs Chalky Murdoch.

Match 6. Pauly Spitfire (champion) vs Brook Duncan (challenger) for the New Zealand All Star Wrestling Championship. Valiant Pro: All Star Wrestling, Club Waimea, 24 August, 5-8pm, tickets at Eventfinda.

Tasman outside back Will Jordan is back on track to break the All Blacks try scoring record. Safely through the comeback cameo, Will bagged a try in each half against Argentina in the second test in Auckland. The 26 year old now has 33 tries in as many tests, just 16 behind record holder Doug Howlett who took 62 games to reach that mark.

Waimea Combined finish season undefeated

Under 15 Waimea Combined rugby team have gone undefeated in the school round of the 2024 season. A great final game against MBC Blue last weekend saw the lead change multiple times. The final score was 33-25 to Waimea Combined.

Experience the future at EMPOWER Festival!

Get ready to unleash your potential at the Te Rangapikikōtuku EMPOWER Festival in Nelson, a thrilling two-day event designed for youth aged 13-24, brought to you by the Ministry of Inspiration. Scheduled for September 7-8, this festival is packed with exciting activities and opportunities to dive into the world of technology, gaming, and innovation. Hosted at NMIT and The Suter Theatre, the event features hands-on workshops, competitive tournaments, and an Industry Zone to engage and inspire. Dive into your choice of 14 interactive workshops covering drone piloting, sound engineering, animation, coding and entrepreneurship, Robocup Jr., VEX, PC builds and more! “EMPOWER is an exciting event designed to engage and inspire rangatahi through hands-on workshops, Robot Rampage Battle Bots, and an E-Sports tournament,” says organiser Kara Fielding. “For those with a knack for robotics, the Robot Rampage Battle Bots competition offers a chance to design, build and battle it out in an area on innovation on Sunday at NMIT. If you are into Esports, take part in the ‘friendly’ Rocket League Tournament Saturday evening in the buildup Sundays Valorant Tournament, with a $500 prize

Saturday will see the digital workshops on offer, an Industry Zone, a Robot Rampage Battle and a ‘drop-in style’ Rocket League Tournament running from 6pm –9pm. Get inspired in the Industry Zone, where professionals can turn your interests into real-world opportunities. Choose from individual sessions or opt for a full weekend pass to experience everything the festival has to offer.

Sunday’s Valorant E-Sports Tournament is a free event and runs from 9am - 5.30pm. Tickets are available via Eventbrite. Don’t miss out on the chance to empower your future, secure your spot today!

Basketball league’s new beat

GORDON PREECE

The annual Fulton Hogan Basketball League hosted by the Inclusive Sport Trust, concluded its 18th season at Saxton Stadium on Sunday night.

Close to 90 players of all ages and abilities competed across three divisions this year, including a team who were this time hitting the beat of a different sort, on the squeaky floors.

Inclusive Sport Trust chairperson Helen Bywater says introducing a Police team for the full season, which was made up of seven crime prevention staff based at Nelson, Stoke, and Richmond, and a few of their children, provided a jaunty response.

“They play very kindly in the spirit of the game and it’s very cool for kids to see police officers out of uniform,” she says.

“I’m sure it’s equally inspiring to the police, just to see the spirit, the competitiveness, the fun and the good teamwork that goes on here.”

Richmond School community officer Carol Heiford says she and the police staff had “absolutely loved” the season.

“It’s bought us together in a really enjoyable space, and some of the best things is how enjoyable the

opposition have been, how friendly and how much fun people have, and it just rubs off on you,” she says. “You can’t help but have a really positive game… we would love to have a team next season.”

Helen says while the overall season was once again a slam dunk, the board will look to get more on the court next season, since player numbers had waned.

“We run a Junior Jammers afterschool programme where we try and get children up to intermediate school and hopefully if we get them playing, they can join in for

the league next year,” she says. Junior Jammers is on Tuesdays from 3.40pm - 4.40pm in terms one and four at Jack Robins Stadium. Contact admin@inclusivesport.org.nz for more information. Fulton Hogan Basketball League division finals results:

Division 1 three-on-three championship winners: Purple Cobras. Division 1 five on five championship winners: Tasman Troopers. Division 2 championship winners: Gladiators.

Division 3 championship winners: Silver Ferns.

Molly Harvey, left, Hamish McKenzie, Fulton Hogan regional manager Gavin Stobie, Nelson detective Kelvin Heiford and Richmond school community officer Carol Heiford. Photo: Gordon Preece.

It was goal for goal at Ben Cooper Park on Saturday when the Spark Business Hub Richmond FC Stars played Nelson Suburbs FC Giants in 9th grade. Final score was 6-6. FC Stars, back row from left: Olly McKay, Daniel Hewson, Koby Turner, Remy McArtney, Oliver Henley. Front row: Fletcher Hrynkiw, San Carmody, Blake Petersen. Photo: Sarah Board.

Richmond Bowling Club

Drawn triples Thursday, 15 August.

1st Dave Polglase, Chrissie Henry and Averille Welham 6/15/41.

2nd Terry Silcock, Linda Sisterson and Rachel Field 6/15/24.

3rd Don Kennett, Malcolm Chalmers and Cheryl Turner 4/14/27.

Hockey

Premier 1 Men: Waimai United 5 vs Stoke P1 Men 1; Tasman Black 3 vs Tasman White 0. Premier 2 Men: Federal Masters Men 3 vs Stoke P2 Mens 2; Waimai United 2 vs Tasman P2 Mens 1, Nelson College 12 vs Federal Senior Men 1

Premier Women 1: Federal Premier Women 3 vs Tasman Black 1; Stoke P1 Women 7 vs Waimai United Gold 0;

Premier Women 2: Federal Senior Women 3 vs Waimai United Red 2; Stoke P2 Women 3 vs Endeavours 0; Federal N.C.G 1st XI 4 vs Rewa 1.

Rugby

Miles Toyota 1st XV: Nelson College 20 vs Christchurch Boys 17

Harbour vs Waikato Canterbury vs Hawkes Bay

Waimea Old Boys player Quinn Robertson taking the game to Huia in their Under 8’s match at Sports Park in Motueka on Saturday. The game marks the last regular game of the season for junior players with Mike’s Sevens Tournament marking the end of the season this weekend hosted by Stoke Rugby Club at Greenmeadows. Photo: Chris Symes/Shuttersport.

Community Notices

MONDAY

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

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.

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

NELSON 50+ WALKING GROUP, Tues, 27 Aug, Motueka Spit. Weekly walks average 10kms. If carpooling meet at 9.10 at Ben Cooper Park, West Ave, Richmond or meet at Saltwater Baths, Motueka at 9.45. BYO lunch. Ph: Jean 0272745326.

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

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.

WEDNESDAY

WELLBY TALKING CAFÉ: Wed, 28 Aug, 1.303pm, Halifax Café. Wellby Talking Cafés are about social connection and finding out about groups, activities and services. www.wellby.org.nz. Ph: 035467681

CENTRAL GARDEN CLUB, meet 2nd Wed of month, 1.30pm, Methodist Church Hall, Neale Ave. New Members welcome. Guest speakers, followed by afternoon tea. Enq Ph: Lynn or Bob 0275418448.

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.

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, 1112pm, Richmond Library. Would you like to improve your English with a qualified, experienced ESOL teacher? Join our friendly English conversation group. Free.

FRIDAY

SONGBIRDS LADIES CHOIR, Fri morning Rehearsals in Richmond. New female singers welcome. If you enjoy singing and can hold a tune, please give me a call. Ph: Mary 035448232 or 0211334805.

SATURDAY

WAIMEA HARRIERS Sat, 24 Aug, Sprig + Fern 10k event. Reg at Bill Wikes Park, Hunter St. 1.15 - 2pm. Welcome all runners and walkers. waimeaharriers.nz for info.

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

LEISURE MARCHING, Sat, 7 Sept, 1.30pm, Saxton Stadium. Tasman Blue Beats are hosting an afternoon of marching. Visiting Marlborough teams. Free Entry. Ph: Sue 0272846357.

HELPING FAMILIES BOOK FAIR, Sat 7 Sept & Sun 8 Sept, 10am-3pm, Hope Hall, 184 Main Road Hope. Adult and children’s books from 50c. Gold coin entry. Bring your reusable bags.

SPECIAL OLYMPICS NELSON, Sat, 14 Sept. Celebrating 40 years of providing sporting opportunities for people with intellectual disabilities. Any connection with Special Olympics Nelson e: nelson@specialolympics.org.nz

SUNDAY

ANIMALS ARE SOULS TOO! SPIRITUAL DISCUSSION. Sun, 25 Aug, 3pm, Nightingale Library Meeting Room. Come to share the surprising, funny, amazing, and life-changing ways animals have brought a spiritual lesson or divine love into your life. Eckankar.nz. Ph: 0211882036.

ELYSIUM WIDOW AND WIDOWERS group meeting for lunch. Sun, 25 Aug, midday, Smugglers Pub & Café. Ph: Margaret 0272600748.

CLASSIC AND COLLECTABLE CAR SHOW. Sun, 1 Sept, 09am, Higgins Heritage Park, Wakefield. Sausage Sizzle, Hot and cold drinks available, Car and Occupants $10. Ph: 5422245.

CLASSIC AND COLLECTABLE CAR SHOW. Sun, 1 Sept, from 9am, Higgins Heritage Park, Wakefield. Sausage sizzle, hot and cold drinks avail. Car and occupants $10. Ph: 5422245

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

UPCOMING LIFESTYLE PROGRAMME: CHIP – Complete Health Improvement Programme – Run by Doctors - Proven Results. Sun, 25 Aug, 7pm or Tues, 27 Aug, 7pm, Putangitangi (Greenmeadows Community Centre) cnr Songer St & Main Road Stoke. Learn how easy lifestyle changes can positively improve your health and wellness. All welcome to a FREE info session.

CONNECT, Sat, 31 Aug, 3pm, Nelson Centre of Musical Arts. The Celtic Pipe Band proudly presents “Connect,” a concert celebrating musical bonds and community collaboration. Tickets: https://ncma.nz/event/celtic-pipe-band-connect/

‘NELSON CAMERA CLUB’ Photography Exhibition, Richmond Library. Opening hours during Aug.

‘CAMERAS THROUGH THE YEARS’ Display, Richmond Library. Opening hours during Aug. Come, reminisce, and share with our younger generations.

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

RUTHERFORD ROTARY New members welcome. Ph: 0211475357.

PICKLEBALL, Mon & Wed, 4pm, Tues & Fri, 9.30am-11.30am, Richmond Tennis Club.

Bats, balls and coaching available. $5 non-members. Enq Ph: 0274872480.

NELSON RAILWAY SOCIETY. Follow us on facebook and our website for updates on Train and Railcar runnings.

ALCOHOLICS ANONYMOUS - Is alcohol causing problems for you in your life? Want to stop drinking but can’t? Maybe we can help. Support meetings every day. Ph: 08002296757.

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

CANCER SOCIETY SUPPORT GROUPS for info Ph: 035391137.

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

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

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

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

Community Notices are free to community groups, schools, churches, gold coin donation events and fundraising. Due to the popularity of this column,while every effort will be made, inclusion cannot be guaranteed for free ads. If you want to place a business advert or want to advertise a course you are running, please call classified ads and public notices on 544 9037.

Your

Waimea Intermediate School

Year 7/8 homeroom teacher, 1 permanent with possible unit/s depending on strengths.

We seek an enthusiastic, relationship focused teacher who understands the unique needs of Year 7 and 8 learners. The successful applicant will be committed to e-learning pedagogy, PC4L, assessment for learning and have proven ability to work collaboratively in a positive team culture. Position commences Term 1, 2025.

Year 7/8 homeroom teachers, x3 fixed term for 2025

We seek enthusiastic, self-motivated teachers who understand the social, emotional, and learning needs of Year 7 and 8 students to join our collaborative teaching team. We are looking for teachers who model our school RISE values, skilfully use assessment for learning and build a positive classroom culture through learning focused relationships.

Refer to www.waimeaint.school.nz for an application pack and additional information about the school.

Applications close 9am Monday 16 September 2024. Please send a covering letter (stating areas of strengths), CV and 3 referee contacts to principal@waimeaint.school.nz

Waimea Intermediate School

ENROLMENTS FOR OUT-OF-ZONE STUDENTS

2025 Year 7 & 8 Enrolments

Enrolments at the school is governed by an enrolment scheme, details of which are available from the school office and website.

Applications for out-of-zone places are now being invited for those students who will become eligible for enrolment commencing in 2025.

The deadline for receipt of applications for out-of-zone places is Thursday 26 September 2024.

Parents of students who live within the home zone should also apply by this date to assist the school to plan appropriately for next year.

If a ballot for out-of-zone places is required, it will be held on Friday 18 October 2024. Parents will be informed of the outcome of the ballot within three school days of the ballot being held. office@waimeaint.school.nz

www.waimeaint.school.nz

03 544-8994

BUILDERS LIQUIDATION AUCTION

14 McGlashen Ave, Richmond 11am Saturday 31st August

Viewing Friday 10-3pm (& from 9am day of auction)

Quality office furniture, forklift, 2 x 3.6 tip trailer 100 gates, scaffolding, paint tools, hardware etc

PHOTOS/INFO: www.jwauctions.co.nz

JOHN WALKER AUCTIONEER 027 4432 525

Payment Cash-Eftpos-Visa-Mastercard

Auction price +gst

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Love & Thanks

APPELMAN

Carol Ann 17th August 1958 - 5th July 2024

Notice is hereby given that the ANNUAL GENERAL MEETING of Stoke Community Centre Incorporated (Stoke Seniors) to be held at the Greenmeadows Community Centre on Monday 26 August 2024 at 3pm

Business will be in accordance with Clause 22 of the Stoke Community Centre Incorporated rules. Copies of the agenda are available from the Stoke Community Centre Office, phone 547 2660 or email stokeseniors@xtra.co.nz.

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TIDE CHART

Thank you for your kindness, support and the many cards, flowers sent at this time of sadness.

A very special Thank You to the Mapua Health Centre and the team at St Johns who took great care of Gerald (Ged) (Charlie) King.

The sympathy and comfort you provided will always be remembered by the King and Basalaj families.

BENNETT

Peter 20/8/22

Close to my heart you will always stay, Until we are together again.

Love and miss you dearly Peter.

Your wife Maria, Loved dad of all your children, grandchildren and great grandchildren.

MEMORIAL

MARSHALL

Francis Harry

Passed away 20/8/2023

Dearly loved husband of Linda, loved father of Steven, Alan and Dahlene and a much loved Grandie.

Your life was a blessing, Your memory a treasure, Rest in peace precious man.

Carol Appelman passed away peacefully at home on 5th July 2024, after a courageous battle with cancer, surrounded by her loving family. Carol was a devoted wife to Nick, an incredible mother to Mat and Will, and a cherished Oma to Albee, Freya, Nova, and Sunny. Her strength, love, and laughter touched the lives of all who knew her. Her ashes were laid to rest in a private ceremony on 9th July 2024 at Waimea West, beside her dear friend Cherie Marshall. It was a beautiful celebration of her life, where family and friends gathered to honor her memory. Forever in our hearts.

MORLEY

Francis Eric (Frank)

Went Home to be with Jesus on 23rd July 2024.

Cherished husband of Linda; loved father, grandfather and friend. A private cremation has been held. Special thanks to Dr James Chisnall, District Nurses and Woodlands Care Facility.

A memorial service for Frank will be held at Tasman Church on Saturday 31st August at 2pm.