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Second-hand style on show Amy Cunningham was one of 10 models who were part of the Styled By fashion show which raised money for local charities at the Boathouse on Saturday. Organiser Sinead Ogilvie, of Socially, says the event was entirely curated from second-hand clothes sourced from local op-shops. “We wanted to showcase that money can’t buy style and that you don’t have to be rich to dress well. We want to encourage our community to spend less and be more sustainable and less wasteful.” She says that the event raised close to $5000 with the final tally still to come. All clothing was second-hand and styled by Sonya Leusink-Sladen. Photo: Wendy Beattie

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Nelson Cricket is in financial strife with the organisation reporting a loss last year of $74,000 – much of it owed to the Nelson City Council. The situation prompted a review of Nelson Cricket Association’s (NCA) finances and led to an internal report entitled ‘What Happened?’, which has been obtained by the Nelson Weekly. According to the report, conducted by Central District Cricket, various factors have caused the deficit as the organisation looked to expand the game throughout the region. The report attributes poor financial administration, inadequate reporting and lack of oversight for the position the organisation finds itself in. It says this resulted in too many surprises and no warning signals, which made it difficult to see the full financial picture. The report comes as Nelson celebrates Saxton Oval getting another international match – between the Black Caps and England later this year. However, the report says that profits from One Day Internationals haven’t risen as the association has needed to absorb more of the costs when hosting international fixtures. Hospitality numbers have also been down on previous years.

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Nelson’s new indoor cricket centre at Saxton Fields is cited as one of the major contributors to the loss. The centre cost $200,000 which NCA funded from its reserves. However, the investments haven’t proved as profitable as initially hoped with budgeted returns well down. NCA says usage of the facility through holiday and coaching programmes was not as high as expected. Nelson Cricket general manager Dave Leonard did not respond to requests for comment and instead directed all questions to the interim chair Nettles Lamont. It is understood she took over the role two weeks ago after former chair Rod Baxendine stepped down. She says the Nelson Cricket

Nelson Cricket general manager Dave Leonard. Photo: Supplied. Association recently undertook an independent review to identify areas where it could improve its financial and governance performance. This included a look into how the game is supported at community level, and how Nelson Cricket could best position itself for success in the future. “The review was wide reaching,

and a number of recommendations were proposed. The board of NCA are currently working with CD Cricket on the implementation of those recommendations. This outcomes of the review will not in any way jeopardise the ability for Nelson to host international and domestic first class cricket. Further details will be made available once all recommendations have been

worked through and solutions put in place.” Nelson City Council is understood to be a major creditor and a council spokesperson said that it would be working with NCA to ensure the debt is paid. Strong investment into the community game over the past three years has also come at a cost. The “Club Hub” programme was introduced to Nelson’s top clubs in 2016 with the aim of strengthening the game’s longterm health within the region. NCA invested a total of $150,000 into the programme as it looked to connect the region’s clubs and build a stronger association. The NCA says it is a larger business than it’s ever been in the past. “We are delivering more and getting some great outcomes, and we believe the current structure provides a strong base for NCA to grow,” the report says.

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Gun buyback hits town Staff Reporter The first of three local government buy-back schemes of semi-automatic weapons took place on Sunday with dozens of residents parting with their guns. So far, more than $12 million of compensation has been handed out to more than 4000 Kiwi gun owners who have surrendered their firearms at collection events across the country. After the March 15 terror attack, the Government set aside $200 million for the gun buy-back scheme. The Christchurch mosque terror attacks led to the reform of gun laws banning all semiautomatic and military-style weapons. The gun reform bill also enacted a ban on pump action shotguns with detachable and non-detachable magazines and parts that enable firearms to be converted into

with one of the recovery team and went through the process.” On hand was Derek Coffey, the local police arms officer who also vetted the guns and after the check of licence and serial numbers, amounts and values were allocated for the weapons and accessories handed in. The weapon was handed over and you received in writing a receipt of the amounts agreed to and what was to be paid into a nominated account within 10 days. A price list published by police stated a gun in new or near new condition would get 95 per cent of its base price; guns in used condition, 70 per cent and guns in poor condition would get 25 per cent. Upcoming locations and dates: 18 August, 11am–2pm, Murchison emergency centre Richmond, 19 August 9am– 2pm, Hope Hall Richmond, 15 September, 9am–2pm. Hope Hall

more powerful weapons. Local shooter and AR15 owner Steve Page said he was pleasantly surprised at the environment and attitude from the police at the Hope Hall. “Right from the word go the atmosphere was not confrontational or punishing in any way and all of the police present were friendly, helpful and most understood that this was. for some owners, a difficult situation.” Inside the hall he says it was a well organised procedure with obvious safety checks at the door and once inside there were refreshments, biscuits and even lollies for some of the youngsters who accompanied their parents. Normal hall tables were set out with lots of seating and a choice of relevant magazines were there to read as you waited for your allocated number to be called. “When it was, you went up with your firearms and sat down

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Bay Dreams returns: Nelson’s biggest music festival has announced its first major line-up of artists for the 2020 edition. Tyler the Creator will headline the second annual Bay Dreams South on January 4 with a slew of international supporting artists.The rapper will make his first visit to New Zealand in over five years on the back of his soldout UK and US tours, following the release of his critically-acclaimed album IGOR. He will be joined by British grime MC Skepta, American rapper Yelawolf, and Ella Mai, perhaps best known for her hit “boo-ed up.” Kiwi favourites Shapeshifter are also set to make another appearance as the pre-party entertainment on January 3. Tickets from www.baydreams.co.nz

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As Stoke’s Greenmeadows Centre gains momentum, a range of free classes are being offered to give locals a taste of what’s to come. The long-awaited community hub finally opened its doors in May after a construction process that was plagued with delays. But manger Gareth Cashin says the centre’s rooms are now being well utilised with

3,500 users through the centre in July. “We’ve had lots of booking for meetings and social gatherings. This is the exciting part - getting people into the spaces.” Stoke Seniors, Stoke Tennis Club and Stoke Rugby Club are based there, too. Next week, the centre is offering six free fitness classes through their ‘Step into Spring’ programme. On Monday, there are two Legends classes for residents over 50, including a strength

n stretch class and stepping out health walk. There are also three different Pilates classes on offer, as well as a ‘couch to 5k’ running session. All courses are suitable for beginners. All the sessions will run on a weekly basis after next week, at affordable prices. Gareth says this is “just the beginning” of an exciting and varied activities programme at the centre. “We’re aiming to make this a vibrant community hub, and we will gradually be

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building on our activities here.” He says they will be developing the programme to include more activities for families and children. “We have ideas, but we are also keen to hear from the community and what they would like to see happen in the space.” To find out more or book a place at one of the free sessions, contact the centre on (03) 265 6519, 027 204 9601 or email gca@ clm.co.nz

New port CEO: Port Nelson Ltd has appointed Hugh Morrison as new CEO who will officially take the reins on September 9. His appointment comes following the departure of previous long serving CEO Martin Byrne in late July. The Port Nelson board of directors made the announcement following a rigorous recruitment process which attracted an exceptional level of applicants. Hugh’s previous work includes implementation of multiple capital works and property projects both in New Zealand and overseas. Hugh’s latest role has been in a consultant capacity and his most recent executive position was Managing Director at Opus International in Malaysia.

Brand runs for council: Trudie Brand has decided to stand for Nelson City Council after narrowly missing out in the 2016 election. She was pipped at the post by Kate Fulton by just 61 votes, after the special votes were counted. The celebrant, career counsellor and life coach holds a bachelor degree in commerce and management and says she has three decades of work experience across business, government and non-government organisations.

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NMIT set to be nationalised Jonty Dine

The Nelson Marlborough Institute of Technology will be merged into a single nationwide polytechnic under a new government policy. NMIT is one of 16 institutes of technology and polytechnics that will be brought under a single national institute, the NZ Institute of Skills and Technology, which will start on 1 April, 2020. Chair of NMIT Daryl Wehner

says the council was concerned that the original proposals consulted on would remove the organisation’s flexibility and autonomy and reduce capacity to react quickly to local requirements and priorities. There was also a concern that cash reserves could be consumed within a larger structure. However, he says, those issues have been mainly addressed. “The changes align with the strategic direction we have been pursuing. This positions

us strongly to play a core role during the establishment phase and to continue to operate in a way that reflects regional employer requirements.” However, Nelson MP Nick Smith describes the announcement as a “body blow for our region”. “This centralisation takes control away from Nelson and scraps NMIT’s separate identity and good name. He says the long-term implications of shifting control of our polytechnic from its

Nelson board to Wellington bureaucrats will be fewer training opportunities and less Nelson jobs. However, not all are opposed to the move, as former Labour candidate and former NMIT Student Association President Rachel Boyack says the announcement brings opportunity for the region. “We have a particular issue with courses not matching up to what’s needed in industry.” She says tertiary institutions and

industries aren’t as joined as they should be and, under one body, we will see the proper match of skills required. Rachel assures students that there will be no changes for any existing students and courses are continuing. Education Minister Chris Hipkins said the sector needed an overhaul because automation will affect one third of all jobs and, as early as 2022, more than half of all workers will require up-skilling and retraining.

Airport ‘one of the best’ Jonty Dine Prominent Nelson businesspeople were treated to a seminar from one of the country’s most successful executives last week. Air New Zealand CEO Christopher Luxon was in town to share the formula that has seen his airline not only survive but thrive in a turbulent economic climate. Christopher has resigned from the lucrative position as he chases his next challenge and will step down in September. He is credited with turning over

Christopher Luxon record profits at the country’s flagship airline. The 49-year-old spoke at the Trailways Hotel following a tour of the refurbished Nelson Airport. Christopher was impressed

with what he says will be one of the best airports in the country. “Nelson is our fifth busiest airport and our second largest cargo port.” Christopher says Nelson surpassed one million passengers last year as domestic and international tourism to the region continues to increase. He also spoke about imminent changes within the industry, including reducing its carbon emissions. “It is an exciting time as we look to go renewable with electric turbo aircraft.”

Though many chose not to pay attention, it was hard to ignore the graphic footage shown by the ‘cube of truth’ on Saturday on Trafalgar St. The silent protest staged by Anonymous for the Voiceless saw masked activists holding laptops with looping footage of animal cruelty in New Zealand. Organiser Casey Chambers says the demonstration was about removing the veil over the farming industry. “Animals are here with us, not for us.” Photo: Jonty Dine.

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Simcox construction worker Charlie Harper with his fan club at Healthkids Preschool. Photo: Jonty Dine.

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When a construction crew commenced work next to the Healthkids Preschool on Tipahi St earlier this month, the contractors quickly became rockstars to the children. The children became so fascinated by the men driving on their diggers and bulldozers that they would frequently visit the site to see their favourite contractor Charlie Harper in action. “It’s the only fan club I’ve got,” Charlie jokes. The Simcox contractor says the children have been a regular fixture around the site for the past three weeks. “They were all looking through the fence wanting to see what we were up to, so the next day I went over and said ‘g’day’ and that was it. Since then everyday they come over and ask a million questions, it always makes my day,” says Charlie. He says it is the most fun he has ever had in his many years on the job. “They are just awesome.” With the project expected to wrap up this week, Charlie’s crew will farewell their fans as they head to Blenheim for their next job. But before departing, the children invited the men to a morning tea and gift exchange at the kindergarten. Charlie brought the children toy loaders and in return he got a sizeable pile of artwork. Teacher Rachel Woodyear-Smith says it has been a wonderful community connection. “It’s just been a beautiful partnership; the boys have been so accommodating and the children just love them.”

Nelson charity celebrates birthday

Kiwi run not-for-profit charity, Bellyful, is celebrating turning 10 this year and the Nelson branch is getting in on the action. The charity delivers meals to families with newborn babies, along with families with young children who are struggling with illness, particularly those lacking a good support network. Over the past decade Bellyful has grown and has provided over 120,000 free meals to 22,000 families, in 23 communities around the country. The Nelson branch was set up a year ago and in that time its team of of 48 volunteers have given away over 1000 meals to Nelson and Tasman families. “It is such a great cause, and we are incredibly thankful to the more than 650 volunteers nationwide who support it,” says local coordinator Sarah Kerby. “This is our chance to thank them and invite others to join us.” The Nelson branch will be celebrating with a cake cutting event in Nelson on Saturday 10th August at 2pm, at the Beachside Café at Tahunanui.

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The race is officially on for a trust to raise $350,000 within 12 months so it can purchase a piece of land near Brightwater to gift back to the community. The Snowden’s Bush Trust is a charitable trust created by a group of Brightwater residents who were fearful that 3,500m² owned by the Nelson Diocesan Trust was going to be turned into a housing development. Snowden’s Bush covers over five hectares on Waimea West Road and is a rare example of the podocarp forest that once covered much of the area. Crucially, it is one of the last surviving native lowland bush areas of the Waimea Plains. So, the group of residents set about saving it by buying and donating the land to the Department of Conservation. On Friday the two trusts signed an agreement to give the community group 12 months to raise the money. Snowden’s Bush Trust chair Jeremy Cameron says the occasion marked a formal commitment from the Diocese to give them the time it needed. “Now the trust and the community need to go ahead and raise the rest of this money.” The donations can be done through the Snowden’s Bush Trust Facebook page, through Givealittle or through the trust’s website www. snowdensbushtrust.nz. The whole process started in July

2018 thanks to the initiative of Janice Gibbs, who has been living in Brightwater for the last 10 years. “It started when the church applied to change the use of the land here,” she says. According to Janice, a notice was put in to inform the community that the land would be subdivided to build eight houses. “I felt that it should be kept as a reserve for the community,” she says. “It’s for the young people of Brightwater and the community”. Alan Wright, from the Brightwater Parish, says that the price of $350,000 is a discount of some 30 percent of its market value of $500,000. “I think the people should support it because it will become a community asset and perpetuate it for generations to come.” He says the money from the sale will be used for the Brightwater Vicarage. Snowden family descendent Trina Forsythe says the land was her grand grandparents’ property and her grandfather grew up there. “I would like the whole area to be included in the bush because it would be a shame to have houses built on it.” Nelson MP Nick Smith, who is also a trustee, says the housing development would have been “a tragedy” for Brightwater and for the Nelson region. “We’ve got a big job ahead to now try to persuade the Brightwater community and the region to support us in our fundraising.”

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What happened to the Nelson Plan? In November 2013, Nelson City Council resolved to embark on a full review of its resource management plans as a means to make Nelson a better place to live. It would encompass our regional policy statement, air quality plan and resource management plan into one almighty, integrated document - the ‘Whakamahere Whakatū Nelson Plan’. But, six years and two council terms later, there is still no sign of a draft document to show the public. Reporter Kate Russell finds out why. Think of the Nelson Plan as a ‘instruction manual’ for managing how our city grows and develops in the future. It will prescribe how we manage the growth, development and protection of our built and natural environment, for example, setting limits for subdivision, building height, earthworks or discharging pollutants into waterways. Our current plans are out-of-date - the operative Nelson regional policy statement and resource management plan were both developed in the 1990s, while the Nelson air quality plan became operative in 2008. While these plans have been subject to some changes, they have not undergone a full review. The road to the Nelson Plan has

been a long and arduous one, starting in 2014 when council adopted the Nelson 2060 Strategy. This was a non-regulatory, community-led vision for Nelson in 2060, followed by 10 goals to guide council in its development of policy. A range of strategic outcomes were adopted which have guided work towards the development of a draft regional policy statement (RPS). This, in turn, will set the overall strategic direction for the final Nelson Plan. In 2015, feedback was sought from the community on the main themes these strategic outcomes sought to address, along with other issues, and around 300 responses were received. In 2016 council released the

The Nelson Plan will integrate all our RMA plans into one document. Photo: File. draft RPS for feedback and, in 2017, the draft Nelson Plan was workshopped with elected members, iwi and freshwater working groups. An initial peer review was then carried out. There was public engagement on fault, liquefaction, and river flooding hazards along with engagement with landowners who have significant natural areas or heritage values on their properties. Nelson’s business and development community were also engaged with. In 2018, the draft Nelson Plan was completed and compiled as one document. Clare Barton, group manager environmental management at

council, says the next step will be to send a draft out for the public to comment on. “The council wants robust testing of the content before adopting it for notification. That takes time and, rightfully, so it should, given the plan will shape the city for the next decade. We are committed to having a plan that reflects the needs of the community and to get to that stage, officers have undertaken a considerable amount of technical work.” While Clare couldn’t give Nelson Weekly a time frame, mayor Rachel Reese estimates a draft could be ready for the public early next year. She says she knows council is disappointed with the slow

process. “I would have liked to have seen it completed a year ago. There is a real frustration that I can’t deliver this to Nelsonians sooner. “We really want to get this out for public feedback, but we also want to make sure that it’s done right.” And will the looming election impact the process? Rachel doesn’t think so. “There’s always a risk when you don’t get something signed off before an election. There will be a number of new councillors around the table next term and a new council could have a different approach to planning,” she says. “But the work is robust, and I would be surprised if there was a change.”

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Nelson mums and bubs came, latched, and celebrated breastfeeding at the Victory Community Centre on Friday morning. The Big Latch On is a worldwide event, held every year as part of world breastfeeding week. It aims to normalise breastfeeding as part of everyday life. Nelson mums and good friends Jessica Riordan and Jenna Robertson attended together with their 11-week-old sons, Lucian and Marika, who are only five days apart. Lucian is Jessica’s third baby and she says she wanted to persevere with breastfeeding him after stopping with her other children shortly after they were born. “I stayed at the hospital an extra day or so with Lucian because I wanted to make sure I had it right.” Organiser Deb Hardcastle, who is a lactation consultant for Nelson Bays Primary Health, says it was a small but intimate gathering of eight mums with babies from as young as a few weeks old to two years old. She says the event is open to both breastfeeding and bottle-feeding mums. “The encouraging change we’ve seen is the inclusiveness of all mums feeding their babies, whether it’s breast of bottle. It’s about celebrating being together and our community. Breastfeeding is something we should be able to do anywhere.” The Big Latch On first started in New Zealand in 2005 by Women’s Health Action. In 2010 the rest of the world joined in, and it is now a worldwide peer support and community development event aiming to strengthen national and global support for breastfeeding. Last year almost 40,000 mothers from around the world latched on over two days.

Hannah Cuthill with her three-month-old daughter Saoirse at the Big Latch On event. Photo: Kate Russell.

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Desperate father’s plea to help son: I have a similar story but under a different DHB. 18 is classed as a number, people are treated in the systems as being of adult age whether they are mentally or not. It is a grey area that have families desperate for help for their loved ones while waiting for the next bad thing to happen and falling through every crack possible. Keep fighting for your loved one, you are not alone, even though you may think you are. NZ mental health is in major trouble. Tania Sisson

This is sadly one of many cases that falls through the cracks. Disgusting really. But it still keeps happening! Frances Minogue

Quite a number in our community fit this bracket. Whilst the housing is an issue, it starts much earlier with lack of appropriate education in all sectors of how to manage those on the autism spectrum. Lack of appropriate schooling for autistic kids and, as they get older, medication not taken. It is an awful time for the person and the family around them. Once over 18 they are adults and families are in the dark in the system. It’s all very tough for all involved. I feel for this family, but Nick Smith, you have many families struggling to hold it together in our community, this one has reached out to you, others will now too. Be prepared for the avalanche. I do hope there is support out there for this family. Unfortunately, cracks in the system are not a quick fix. Carrie Fletcher

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editorial@nelsonweekly.co.nz facebook.com/nelsonweekly www.nelsonweekly.co.nz The specialist institutions like Ngawhatu Hospital should never have been fully done away with. They had their place for situations such as this. The guy needs specialist and compassionate psychiatric care. Dennis Goodman I feel bad for him. There are so many out there who don’t fit into the mental health criteria. They fall through the cracks and mental health don’t want to know. Apparently they are not sick enough, even when it is their family trying to get the help for them. Kathy Thomason Nice to see a dad who is actually going to lengths to try help his son the best he can instead of just giving up. Hope he gets the support he needs. Maz Lester

Offering a younger voice on council: Campbell spoke with me this morning while I was waiting for my coffee at RH. I was impressed with his ability to talk about what he wants to achieve, and it actually got me thinking. Would a few new ideas from some younger Nelsonians be just what is needed? A different perspective might be the breath of fresh air we need. Paul Aydon There’s a reason why all cultures have elders as their leaders. “The wise old men” (and woman) and “you can’t put an old head on young shoulders” is another. Good on them for putting their hand up, but I think they need to live a little first. Stu Marsland

Cawthron Institute. We do not, like many other regions, have a university, defence base or prison. NMIT is a critical economic asset that earns Nelson over $40 million a year and which employs 300 Nelsonians. We must jealously guard this. This mega-merger means Nelson loses control and the good name and brand of NMIT. Its Board is currently made up of 100% locals. The new governance board announced last Friday has no one from Nelson or Marlborough. Our current Chief Executive effectively becomes a branch manager. The Government is taking the assets like the land in Hardy Street that was paid for by Nelson ratepayers. Labour justifies this radical change saying some institutions are in financial trouble. The bulk of the losses were at one institute – Unitec in Auckland. Why punish well run institutes for the poorly run ones? Why opt for a mega-institute when it is the biggest that is in trouble?

Education Minister Chris Hipkins says there are too many institutions running programmes like training truck drivers, teachers and nurses. Some regions like Nelson will lose these programmes. This ignores that many students have family and other commitments that means they need local programmes. Labour believes big government is better and more efficient. The Kiwibuild failure shows this ideology is flawed. Over $200 million is planned to be spent on the administration and rebranding costs of the change. This money would be better spent on students and training. Labour has no mandate for this radical change. It was not mentioned by them at the last election. 80% of public submissions opposed the proposal of a single nationwide polytechnic. Industry Training Organisations say it will “wreck” the system. Invercargill Mayor Tim Shadbolt says it will “rip the heart out of regional New Zealand.”

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Nelson Matters The Government’s decision to nationalise our Nelson Marlborough Institute of Technology into a mega institute of New Zealand’s 16 polytechnics and 11 industry training organisations is huge for Nelson. It’s so important this is an extended column. Nelson has had an independent polytechnic for 115 years and it is one of New Zealand’s most innovative and successful. It was ranked New Zealand’s top polytechnic in 2018 with high qualification completion rates and excellent job placement figures. It is financially strong with over $20 million in reserves. The co-location of our Chamber of Commerce and the Regional Development Agency at NMIT shows the strength of its links with local businesses. NMIT is not broken and does not need fixing. NMIT’s importance to Nelson is that it is one of only three major public institutions funded by Government alongside our hospital and the independent

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The Government’s own advisers have warned that these Polytech changes will fail. Treasury says it will cause “extreme workplace disruption” and will have “extreme impacts on regions.” NMIT leaders are in an awful position. If they criticise the reforms, they undermine the confidence of their staff and students. They put their own jobs at risk. They have chosen to damn it with faint praise. I commend them for their efforts in at least protecting NMIT’s cash reserves. I have four major concerns. I oppose the loss of local control. I worry there will be fewer local training opportunities and apprenticeships. I am concerned about the disruption and loss of Nelson jobs. My concern is fewer international students and the loss of their $6 million contribution to Nelson’s economy. I hate opposition for opposition’s sake. If the Government is doing good I am happy to say so as I did with the PM’s reaction

to the Christchurch Mosque attacks. My opposition to this nationalisation of NMIT is that it will be bad for Nelson. NMIT is not perfect nor is New Zealand’s tertiary education system. I could support positive reforms to the outdated funding system. We need to encourage quality rather than bums on seats. We should not be replicating course design. We need tighter controls on polytechs setting up outside their region. We need to put more emphasis on apprenticeships. The answers will not come from centralisation and side lining industry. I am launching a campaign to save NMIT. I want to retain local decision making, retain local ownership of our assets and to keep industry involved in apprenticeships. Join me in Albion Square, opposite NMIT’s main office, noon next Tuesday 13 August. NMIT is worth fighting for. Advert.

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Port’s new crane simulator at the cutting edge Port Nelson has recently been delivered a state-of-the-art Liebherr Crane Simulator; the first of its kind in Australasia. Sara Hollyman steps into the driver’s seat to see if she has what it takes to be a port crane operator. The first thing Port Nelson’s training coordinator Olivia Carson tells me as we enter the simulator is that we are now in a confined space. The simulator provides an experience that is as close to the real thing as possible, so it’s cramped and it’s noisy. She tells me that the cab of a crane sits 23 metres above ground, it has glass panelling on the floor so the operator can see below, and that often operator shifts are 12 hours long. The investment set Port Nelson back the better part of $1 million but those involved in training operators say the improvements in health and safety alone make it worth every penny. Trainee Ryan Gagnepain sits in the simulator seat, partway through his three-hour stint behind the controls, something he will repeat throughout the day with half-hour breaks in between. He makes it look easy. Pick the container up from the incredibly realistic looking ship, swing it round, put it down on the wharf. How hard can it be?

Ryan graciously vacates the chair to give me a turn in the hot seat. Wow, it looks a long way down. First things first. Instructor Jared Nicholls explains that each of the joysticks has 11 buttons on it, each for a different purpose. Forward, back, up, down, out, in. He doesn’t even bother explaining to me about the huge panel of controls to my right. Which one makes it go up again? He says the aim is to make the movements nice and smooth. In the first 30 seconds on the machine I’ve caused a hypothetical damage tally that runs into the thousands. First, I smash the claw on my crane into an unsuspecting digger, not once, but twice. I get what Jared tells me is a helicopter spin going on, and he calmly guides me out of it. I manage to pick up my first claw full of fertiliser. However, I then end up smashing the claw into the side of the ship as I’m trying to drop it into a holding tank that seems to be the size of

a pin hole but is probably more the size of Riverside Pool. I finish off my training session by swinging the claw way too low over a hypothetical man standing at the top of the wharf head, and lower the claw too far, crunching it into the pavement. An all-round fail. Olivia tells me she’s “not a suitable crane operator” either. I can’t imagine what it would be like to be put in a real crane, in high-risk situations and try to calmly and safely learn how to operate it. Jared tells me that while training in real-life situations on the wharf, often trainees will only get an hour of in-seat time for every eight hours they try. No wonder it can take a year and a half to get the more than 100 hours of seat time needed to operate the crane without a wingman inside it. Port Nelson says the ability to train without the risk of real-life incidents, as well as being able to change weather scenarios all while monitoring fatigue of the operator is definitely something worth investing in.

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A month ago, Pets Ever After came under new management. It is now locally owned and operated by Patrick, Tracey and Christopher Day, who between them have been in the funeral industry for over 60 years. Pets Ever After offers a local, after-death pet service. “Our services are tailored to suit people’s needs, with pick-up and drop-off available.” At Pets Ever After, it’s guaranteed that the ashes that are returned are those of the pet received. “They come in their own wrapped cardboard urn, with name and certificate included. We also have wooden urns, scatter tubes and memorabilia available, plus a range of memorial options from simple granite disks to ceramic photos and statues.” Pets Ever After also has ‘a no ash’ back service in which the ashes are scattered in a serene garden. For more information,

visit www.petcremations.co.nz Why is that dog barking? Barking dogs can be upsetting for everyone – neighbours and the dog owner. If you’re having trouble with a dog barking in your area, we encourage you (if you feel comfortable doing so) to go and talk to the owner of the barking dog, or drop a note in their letterbox. Often they may not realise there is a problem. If this proves unsuccessful, contact Council’s Customer Services Centre and our Dog Control Officers will contact the owner and launch an investigation. We will try to work with the owner to address the issue. If necessary, Dog Control Officers do have powers to serve Barking Abatement Notices, issue Infringement Notices and/or remove a barking dog from the prop e r t y. And if it is

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your dog that is barking – which can be just as upsetting – check out Council’s ‘Nobody Likes a Noisy Dog’ brochure which has lots of information on how to solve the problem, or visit Nelson.govt.nz/problem-dogs Did you know that Pet First Aid training is available in Nelson? In 2017, Josie Williams, who is a knowledgeable, experienced veterinary nurse, became the company director for Pet First Aid and Training (NZ). “All our teachers across the country have relevant qualifications and experience. We offer Pet First Aid training for the general public, for animal lovers, and for people wanting to upskill within the animal industry, to gain develop-

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• Scooping the poop – pick up your dog’s poop and dispose of it properly to stop contamination of our footpaths, playing fields and waterways • Registering your dog before it reaches the age of three months at my.nelson.govt.nz • Exercising your dog in approved areas – find out where you can exercise your dog on and off-lead at nelson.govt.nz/dog-control • Ensuring your dog doesn’t chase, hunt or intimidate people, livestock and wildlife You can be a responsible dog owner at home by: • Providing adequate food, water, shelter and exercise • Making sure your dog cannot leave your property freely • Ensuring your dog does not attack anyone either on or off your property For more information visit nelson.govt.nz/dog-control

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ment skills if you are working in a cattery or kennel. Our one day courses prepare people for emergency situations regarding pets. At the end of the course, you will do a quiz and receive a certificate which is valid for two years. If you are interested in attending a Pet First Aid training course in Nelson, phone 0508 PET FIRST, via email at info@petfat.co.nz, or on Instagram or Facebook, where information about the course is available. You can also visit www. petfirstaidandtrainingnz.co.nz

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Nelson home claims six awards Sara Hollyman

A central city home in Nelson, built by Scott Construction, has received a haul of Awards in the House of the Year Awards 2019 regional round. Photo: Supplied.

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Homes in Stoke, Monaco and Nelson City have claimed regional titles in the House of the Year 2019 awards, winning out over their Marlborough and West Coast competitors. However, one home – a new build by Scott Construction, which overlooks Nelson’s Christ Church Cathedral - claimed six awards. Although they didn’t pick up the Supreme Award, Scott Construction also added two more awards to their haul including four of the five lifestyle awards. The six awards for the central-city home include category and gold awards for the Builders Own Home category as well as Interior Design, Outdoor Living, Craftmanship and Heart of the Home Kitchen Awards. They also took out category and gold awards in the Multi-Unit (Apartments/Duplexes/Terraces) category for a Stoke build. The competition is divided into two parts – the first at a regional level, the second at a national level. The top 100 homes from 10 regional awards will go through to be judged in the national awards, which will be announced in November. A new home in Monaco, which was built by Dan Anderson Building after the owners decided to demolish their existing home, took out the New Home $1-1.5million Award. Mike Greer Homes Nelson claimed the top Volume/Group Housing New Home up to $450k Award for a three-bedroom home in Stoke. The Supreme New Build Award was won by Inhaus for a home in Richmond. Judges say the Richmond home, which was also the winner in the New Build $600-750k category, was built with a “fine eye for precision”. They say the beautifully crafted interior plywood subdividers and ceiling panels as well as cedar weatherboard that frames impressive views of surrounding landscape combined to set the home well above the competition. “There are a variety of purpose-built rooms consistently well-crafted. The level of perfection shown throughout makes Inhaus a worthy winner.” A Marsden Valley build by Contemporary Homes won the Show Home category.

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NZ International Film Festival returns: The New Zealand International Film Festival (NZIFF) kicks off at Nelson’s Suter Cinema today and runs for two weeks, until 28 August. The celebration of world-wide film is the cultural highlight of winter in 13 towns and cities and one of the longest running annual festivals in the country. Run by a charitable trust, it provides a diverse choice in a curated selection of expertly crafted films, including features, documentaries and short films. Every film is a New Zealand premiere or retrospective celebration, with NZIFF returning a percentage of the box office revenue back to the filmmakers. For more info, go to www.nziff.co.nz/2019/nelson/

An intimate, heart-warming and funny play about life, love, loss and the fact that some friendships are just clucking surprising, will take centre stage at this year’s Nelson Arts Festival. D.F Mamea’s play Still Life with Chickens is one of a host of events in the full programme that is being officially launched tonight. Still Life with Chickens tells the story of ‘Mama’, who discovers a mischievous chicken invading her veggie garden. Her first instinct is to reach for the spade but what starts out as a skirmish over the silver beet, develops into an unlikely friendship. It has been described as “poignant and hilarious” and a vivid portrait of a local neighbourhood. Still Life with Chickens joins other events that have already been announced, including the return of Piki Mai to the Church Steps. The breath-taking projection work last came to Nelson eight years ago and festival director Charlie Unwin says it is the perfect way to celebrate the festival’s 25th year. “Piki Mai is one of those events that people keep talking about and asking why it can’t come back – and finally, we’ve managed to align all the different elements for the return of Nelson’s favourite large-scale outdoor projection. We’re also really excited to be able to include a few new elements.”

Fundraiser art auction at Suter: A fundraising event for The Suter Art Gallery and the Nelson Suter Art Society is coming up this month. Called the 50/50 Fundraiser Art Auction, it allows people to bid on original, anonymous artworks to raise funds for both causes. The exhibition opens this Friday, 9 August with the auction to be held on Friday 23 August from 5:30pm - 7:30pm. Dynamic violinist: Enter a world of secrets and hidden messages with the captivating Te Koti Trio and one of the most dynamic violists of her generation, Jennifer Stumm. A pre-concert talk will take place 45 minutes prior to the performance. Wednesday August 4 at 7.30pm, Nelson Centre of Musical Arts, 48 Nile Street, Nelson.

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Goretti Chadwick brings to live D.F Mamea’s play Still Life with Chickens. Photo: Supplied. Piki Mai is an audio-visual artwork that that transform the cathedral tower, steps, pillars and every feature of our city’s centrepiece granite monument. It has been created using digital mapping, which means that the projections are created specifically for the site, incorporating every feature of the tower and steps, and making for a 3-D extravaganza. Charlie also announced that the readers and writers’ festival had been renamed the Pukapuka Talks. It will be the South Island’s largest annual

gathering of writers and readers in one location, with 12 events featuring more than 30 writers, commentators, activists, publishers and peanut butter-makers. For the first time, the Top of the South’s preeminent literary event takes place over four consecutive days, rather than two separate weekends, at Founders Heritage Park, making it easier for audiences to fully immerse themselves into everything the programme has to offer. That full programme will be live and on sale tomorrow at www. nelsonartsfestival.nz.

Distinctly Italian flavour at NCMA

Think of Italy and it conjures up images of art, architecture, the food and the sounds of Vivaldi, Verdi, Tartini and more. But for a taste of Italian chamber music on Sunday, head along to Nelson Centre of Musical Arts as the NCMA Chamber Orchestra perform Viva L’Italia as part of NCMA’s Celebration Series. The group who are directed by New Zealand Symphony Orchestra’s assistant concertmaster, violinist Donald Armstrong will perform music by Vivaldi, Tartini, Respighi, Puccini, Morricone and Geminiani. Italian born trumpeter Raffaele Bandoli will feature as a soloist, performing the Tartini Trumpet Concerto in d major and Fleur Jackson and Juliet Ayre will feature as soloists alongside Donald Armstrong in Vivaldi’s Concerto for Three Violins and Strings. NCMA’s Celebration Series presents Viva L’Italia at NCMA on Sunday 11th August at 3:30pm. Tickets are $30 + service fee and available at ticketdirect.co.nz This concert is supported by La Comida. For more information go to www.ncma.nz

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Stoke celebrates its first division 2 title in 14 years. Photo: Chris Symes/Shuttersport.

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Just like the Tasman Trophy and sub-union finals, it took an extra 20 minutes to decide the division two champions for 2019. Stoke and Riwaka were locked up at 18-all after regulation time at Greenmeadows on Saturday afternoon. But it was a 98th minute try to replacement prop Kody Coleman that secured Stoke’s first title in 14 years. Skipper Nick Max was delighted following the dramatic result. “We’ve been a tight-knit team for the last couple of seasons and haven’t quite got there, so it’s great to get the win.” Nick says, while the lungs were bursting a bit, the match warranted the extra period. “I think it was a fair result going to overtime, it was that close.”

Riwaka dominated territory and possession early on but it was the hosts who opened the scoring through the boot of Jacob Curtis. Riwaka fullback Shoquille Rangi finally broke the try scoring shackles after 20 minutes of highly physical rugby. However, Stoke responded just before the break when hooker Craig Groome stormed over in the right corner after a period of sustained pressure on Riwaka’s line. Cutis nailed the side-line conversion for a three-point lead before Taylor Cowman doubled it with Stoke’s second penalty goal. The visitors struck first after half-time through winger Nereo Naqurutia on the back of a superb run by replacement Jacob Limmer, as Riwaka trailed by just one point. Penalties began to mount against both sides and Riwaka stole back the advantage though Sam

Hannon’s boot. Prop Adam Brown had a regulation shot to retake the lead but pushed it wide. However, Hannon would make no such mistake, putting his side five points ahead with ten minutes to play. Dylan Phillips then squared the scores with six minutes remaining. After a number of phases, Stoke were finally awarded a penalty thirty metres out, right in front. However, it was pushed wide to send the sides to extra time. Hannon opened the scoring in the extra period with his third penalty, the only points of the first ten minutes. Hot on attack, Stoke turned down an easy shot at goal in the dying moments of the second and opted to tap and go. Several phases later, Kody Coleman powered over for the match winner to a rapturous reaction from the Stoke faithful.

Scorers: Stoke 23 (Groome, Phillips, Coleman tries, Curtis 1 cons, 1

pen, Cowman 1 pen) Riwaka 21 (Rangi, Naqurutia tries, Hannon 1 cons, 3 pens)

Jaylin ‘JJ’ Jefford in action for the Nelson under seven side during the U7 Sevens tournament on Saturday. Photo: Evan Barnes/Shuttersport.

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Victory School student Mehmo Mo during her introduction to tennis last week. Photo: Jonty Dine.

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Though Thailand is somewhat of a tennis hot spot, 11-year-old Mehmo Mo had never touched a racquet until moving to New Zealand. The Victory School student was introduced to the game last week through the ‘Hot Shots’ programme. Mehmo says once she got into the swing of things and started to hit the ball, she loved it. “It was really fun.” She says she hopes to continue playing tennis with her friends. Mehmo is just one of hundreds of young students around the region being introduced to the game through the Nelson Bays Tennis Association initiative. Tennis Hot Shots is the national starter programme for New Zealand children aged 5-12. The classes use a ‘learning through play’ approach integrated with the school physical education curriculum to develop each child’s basic ball skills - hitting, throwing, catching, and exercise. The NBS-sponsored programme utilises smaller courts, shorter racquets and softer balls so that kids can play a proper game of tennis from the moment they step on court. Coach Ash Calder says their aim is to develop young players early. “We try to capture the kids within the schools into the club programmes.” Ash has been running sessions for five years at Victory, Hampden St, Auckland Point, St Joseph’s and Nelson Central Primary Schools. “It’s an awesome programme and the kids just love it.” For more info contact Ali at Nelson Bays Tennis.

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Rugby: Nelson College continues to set the pace in the UC Championship. Nelson sits top of the table after picking up its eleventh win of the season on Saturday. Nelson hammered Lincoln Combined 54-12 in Christchurch to kick seven points clear of nearest rivals, St Andrews. The side returns to Nelson this Saturday for its final round robin game against Mid Canterbury. Kick off at 12pm.

KiwiSport: The next round of funding for Kiwisport closes this Friday. Talk to Sport Tasman about funding for your project to get more kids playing organised sport. Schools, sports clubs/organisations and community groups are all welcome to apply. Priority will be given to projects that target low socioeconomic groups, girls and activities outside of school class time. For more info and the application form visit. www.sporttasman. org.nz/Funding/Kiwisport-1 or contact Tony at tony.t@sporttasman.org.nz

Boxing: Mako stalwart Robbie Malneek is the first big name to throw his hat in the ring for Dixon’s Corporate and Professional Boxing event later this year. Malneek, who made 104 appearances for the Mako, is set to meet former South Island title winner Brendon Temple of Christchurch in November’s bout. The fight will be one of 12 scheduled for the evening. To secure your table for the fight night contact dixonsboxing@hotmail.com

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Since signing with Welsh giants Scarlets as a 16-yearold, halfback Declan Smith has already experienced the perils of professional rugby. After representing the national U20s and making two appearances for the Pro14 side, Declan’s contract was not renewed, and the 21-year-old’s future was uncertain. “I was on a five-year contract, which came to an end, and then I spent about a month just really struggling to find a club.” But an unlikely lifeline would come from the other side of the world. “My agent got in touch and asked if I fancied playing some club footy in New Zealand.” The 21-year-old linked up with Stoke and didn’t take long to make his presence felt. After lighting up the Tasman Trophy with his deceptive pace, crisp passing and pinpoint kicking, Declan was soon catching the attention of Mako selectors. “It was more about coming over for the experience and playing some new rugby,” he says. “I didn’t think about Tasman, to be honest.” Declan originally planned for

Mako halfback Declan Smith in action against Otago on Friday night. Photo: Evan Barnes/Shuttersport. a three-month stint in Nelson but was then made an offer he couldn’t refuse. “I had been speaking with [coach] Andrew Goodman since I’ve been here, and they were pretty keen to have me on board. It was a hard offer to turn down.” While he had seen a bit of Mitre 10 Cup on television back in Wales, Declan had no idea just how fanatical Kiwis are about the competition. “It’s such a massive community thing and great to be a part of.”

Declan says, without the support of Stoke he wouldn’t be in the position he is as Tasman’s second choice halfback. “It’s a great club and great bunch of lads, all the team and coaches have been brilliant. They got me here.” He says he will look to push incumbent halfback Finlay Christie for his starting spot this season. “I just need to keep myself fit and in form.” Declan was given the starting nine jersey in the side’s final

pre-season hit-out on Friday. Though coaches and players will tell you the results bear little consequence, it was hard to ignore the emphatic statement made by the Mako against Ranfurly Shield holders Otago. The Mako ran in eight tries in trying conditions as they hammered the men from the deep south 54-19. Rain fell shortly after kickoff at Trafalgar Park and remained throughout the first half, but didn’t deter the Mako from playing some enterprising footy. Doubles for Will Jordan and Leicester Faingaanuku, as well as tries for Andrew Makalio, Alex Nankivell, Hugh Roach and returning All Black Liam Squire, sealed the dominant victory. Declan says after some hard work at training, the team fully deserved the win. However, he says the side has plenty of lessons to learn. “We will be back in the classroom on Monday and figure out what we need to do before next Saturday.” Declan was not named in the official squad on Saturday but will remain with the team as an extended squad member. Mako 2019 squad: Levi Aumua, Ethan Blackadder, Finlay Christie,

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After stumbling at the penultimate hurdle last season, the Tasman Mako will be hungrier than ever for its maiden Mitre 10 Cup premiership title in 2019. The return of some fan favourites to the region will no doubt pique interest for one of the competition’s early favourites. The side boasts arguably the strongest squad on paper. Tasman is laden with Super Rugby talent with no less than 17 players turning out for a Super franchise earlier this year. All Black’s blindside flanker Liam Squire has had a wretched run with injuries and family issues which saw him withdraw his name form World Cup contention. However, he will be available for the Mako. Squire’s presence adds weight to an already immense loose trio with Jordan Taufua and All Black Shannon Frizell also on the books. Taufua left the franchise in 2018 but returns as the loose forward has taken up a contract with the Leicester Tigers in England next year and will look to add a third Mitre 10 Cup title to his resume before leaving New Zealand

Fullback Will Jordan had a superb 2018 and will be looking to replicate that form with the Mako this season. Photo: Shuttersport shores. Taufua's Mako career began back in 2012 on loan from Canterbury and he quickly became a crowd favourite. With Ethan Blackadder also in the mix, the Mako is not short on loose forward quality while the locking options of Pari Pari Parkinson, Quinten Strange and Joe Wheeler add plenty of grunt in the engine room. There is also the returning experience of Wyatt Crockett.

The electric Will Jordan is also back after topping the scoring charts last season with nine tries. Captain David Havili is also likely to see plenty of game time after seemingly falling out of favour with All Black selectors. The dangers of powerhouses Leicester Faingaanuku and Levi Aumua can't be ignored. Midfielders David Havili and Alex Nankivell, five-eighths Mitchell Hunt and lively halfback Finlay

#FinzUp Christie round out a quality backline for Tasman. The 108kg Samoan they call "The Beast" has played 20 times for Tasman, including the agonising 2017 premiership final loss to Canterbury. Tasman Rugby Union marketing manager Les Edwards says it is the best squad the Mako has ever assembled. “It’s a magnificent squad, plenty of All Black, Maori All Black and and Super Rugby level players, as well some very talented club players.” Les says the Rugby World Cup year could be a significant disadvantage, particularly for sides such as Canterbury. “In the last two finals it’s been (Richie) Mo’unga who's aced us, so that might help.” He says now it’s up to the team to nail all the detail and the fans to get right behind them. “What that means is getting to the games and wearing the colours and being as vocal as possible.” The Mako have been dealt a tough draw and Les says the side will need to prove itself early on. “We have got Wellington first followed by Canterbury, two of the teams I believe will shape the competition.” The Mako will also take on 2018 premiership champions Auckland. “All of the other teams will be worthy opponents including Manawatu and North Harbour, and Northland are certainly no slouches.” Les says, as with most successful footy sides, it will all start up front.

“Our front row needs to be strong; our second-row stocks are good and our back row is superb.” Les says the halves combination between Finlay Christie and Mitch Hunt will be crucial to the campaign. “We then need the midfield to give our outsides a chance to show what they can do.” With Leon MacDonald’s departure, Andrew Goodman has taken over as head coach for 2019. “They are definitely a well-coached team with Goody, Clarke Dermody and Shane Christie, you couldn’t ask for a better team.” Les says a key focal point for the season will be fan involvement. “We want to get our fans totally engaged. We’ve got plenty of daytime rugby with both Blenheim games during the day, so we’ll hope to get the sun on back.” Nelson’s first game comes on September 15 against North Harbour with a curtain-raiser between Tasman Maori and West Coast Maori. The union will introduce a number of themed days this season with fans encouraged to dress in a onesie for the Harbour match. The September 27 clash against Auckland will introduce ‘Friday fashion at the footy’, with the final home game of the regular season against Northland on October 6 ‘Family Day’. Should Tasman progress to the play-offs in first or second, Blenheim will host the semi-final with the final to be played at Nelson. The Mako were pipped 21-16 by

Mitch Hunt scores for the Mako during its semi-final loss to Canterbury in 2018. Photo: Evan Barnes/Shuttersport Canterbury in last year’s semifinal at Trafalgar Park with former Nelson College captain

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A pair of promising Nelson cricketers will represent their country in an indoor Trans-Tasman series next month. Jarrod McKay and Saffron Wilson have each been selected in the New Zealand U22 indoor teams to do battle with Australia. For Jarrod, it will be the first time playing for his country. “It will be my first international game so I’m really looking forward to it,” he says. “It’s every kid’s dream to wear the silver fern.” After just two competitive seasons, he has enjoyed a rapid rise in the indoor game. Jarrod caught the eyes of national selectors at senior provincials in Palmerston North, playing for Southern Districts. Despite his side finishing fourth, the 19-year-old bowled well enough to secure selection. “I was quite tight and managed to pick up a few wickets.” Jarrod is currently in just his second serious season of indoor, although he did play one year back when he was 15. Primarily a bowler, Jarrod says he has had to adopt a more all-round game for indoor. He says he is yet to commit to either the indoor or outdoor code. “I just started playing indoor for the enjoyment factor, I never expected

to play for New Zealand.” Fellow Nelson indoor cricketer Saffron is hoping for some revenge against their rivals from across the ditch. Her preparations for the series have been hampered following the fire at the Action indoor Sports Centre in Nelson. The fire meant training at Saxton Stadium instead, where the nets are tighter and the court shorter. However, the less than ideal training conditions haven’t halted her progress as she has again been named in the women’s side. It will be the 17-year-old’s second stint with the national side after she travelled to Dubai for the under-22 women’s Indoor Cricket World Cup in the United Arab Emirates in 2017. Saffron has been a regular fixture in the Nelson women’s side and recently began playing against the men with Wakatu. The all-rounder says she is determined to get one back over Australia after the Aussies thrashed New Zealand across all four grades last time they met. “We have got the side to do it,” she says. The Nelson College for Girls student has been turning heads on the pitch in both formats, having topped the scoring charts at this year’s national U18 T20 tournament. Playing for Central Districts, Saffron scored 180 in four innings with two halfcenturies.

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