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Who will be the face of Nelson? Weekly pub debate heats up mayoral contest. Full coverage on pages 6 and 7.

Fears Tahuna becoming ‘concrete jungle’ Kate Russell When Joy Shackleton thinks of her long-time home of Tahunanui, the lyrics of Joni Mitchell’s song ‘Big Yellow Taxi’ come to mind. “Don’t it always seem to go that

you don’t know what you’ve got till it’s gone, they paved paradise and put up a parking lot.” The mother of four boys is on a mission to put a stop to the construction work that has already started on the Beach Rd section of the Great Taste Trail

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extension, next to the playing fields. Joy also wants Nelson City Council to rethink plans for the second stage of the Tahunanui Pathways Project, which will see the stage one route between Annesbrook Roundabout and

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Parkers Rd progress further down Parkers Rd, Muritai St and Waikare St with a two-way separated cycleway. Joy presented a 150-signature petition against both projects to last Thursday’s full council meeting. She’s always lived in Tahunanui

and even lives in the same house she grew up in. So, when she saw the fencing go up and the digger move into Beach Rd a few weeks ago, she thought “what on earth is that about?”

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“Mike Ward. Good bloke and will be a good mayor.”

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Fears Tahuna becoming ‘concrete jungle’ FROM PAGE 1 “In my lifetime, Tahunanui has relatively quickly gone from a semi-rural community to a ramshackled neighborhood. It looks to be suffering a personality disorder because it’s been a bit used and abused over the past 40 years,” she says. She says residents haven’t been consulted properly on the work and both cycleways are “unnecessary” and only built for the purpose of moving people through the suburb. “They are not for Tahunanui, but in spite of Tahunanui. We already have some great cycleways on some nice wide streets. What Tahunanui doesn’t need is a poke-in-your-eye sort of cycleway carved through like another varicose vein. “We’ve also got people down there digging up in the Ocean

Tahunanui resident Joy Shackleton wants Nelson City Council to cease cycleway work on Beach Rd. Photo: Kate Russell. Lodge complex for a five-storey building. It’s turning into a concrete jungle. Personally, I don’t want Tahunanui to be Surfers Paradise.” Alec Louverdis, group manager infrastructure at council, says engagement for the Beach Rd

project was undertaken by the Nelson Tasman Cycle Trails Trust. “The directly affected residents spoken to were either supportive or ambivalent, and the major users of the sports fields were supportive of the project.” However, in regard to the

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Tahunanui Pathways Project, he says the majority of people who have discussed this matter with council have been supportive and “comprehensive engagement” was undertaken. “This includes the Tahnunanui School, Tahunanui Business Association, the Tahunanui Community Centre, other interested parties and many residents.” He says Joy’s concerns have been taken on board. “We will contact those that signed the broader petition to make sure we understand their concerns and to alleviate those concerns where possible.” Joy says she has no idea whether her petition is going to change anything. “But now I can sleep again at night knowing I did my best to try and give Tahunanui residents a voice.”

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Staff Reporter A Nelson couple have farewelled their son who was killed in a fiery Auckland crash. It’s a second tragedy for the Emerson family, almost five years to the day after they lost their son Wynter, who was found dead in Seattle’s Lake Union after going missing from a musical festival in 2014. Now, Ally and Shon Emerson, have also just had a funeral for their eldest son Tyler, 25, who died in a crash on Auckland’s Hunua Rd on September 10. Tyler’s vehicle had been travelling south towards Boundary Rd when it crossed a berm and ended up in a construction site. “It has struck a shipping container, where it’s caught fire. Both the car and the shipping container have been engulfed in flames,” Senior Sergeant Ian Brenchley said at the time. Speed was a factor in the crash, he said. Emerson family friend Holly McRobert has since set up a Givealittle page for the family to help them with any additional financial expenses they would currently be experiencing due

The Emerson family, from left, Seth, Shon, Ally and Tyler. Photo: Supplied. to being off work to grieve their loss. In their heartfelt funeral notice, the family write that they are “devastated to advise the loss of their eldest son and brother Tyler Jordan in a car accident in Auckland”. “A terrible double loss, our beautiful young man will be resting forever with his brother Wynter Levi.” He was farewelled on Saturday at the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints in Stoke. Ally Emerson penned a statement after Wynter’s loss in 2014, describing her son

as a “happy, outgoing and gregarious young man”. “Even though there were so many that loved him, tragically his young talented life was ended in Seattle alone,” she wrote. The police serious crash unit is still investigating the cause of last week’s tragedy and is keen to hear from anyone who may have seen the vehicle prior to the incident or witnessed the crash. People can contact Constable Manvir Sadhra on 021 192 3124 or email DLCMSCU@police. govt.nz. - NZHerald

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Petition for better public transport Sara Hollyman A Nelson teen is making it her mission to get people talking about, and ideally using, public transport. Nelson College for Girls student Vienna van Heeswyck, wants to see the region showing leadership and modelling sustainable practices that reduce the impact of transport on the environment. She along with other young people from across the Top of the South has launched a petition calling on Tasman, Nelson and Marlborough councils to invest in better public transport options for the region. They say that a lack of public transport in the Top of the South limits opportunities and negatively impacts on the environment. “It costs me $100 a month for me to catch the bus to school from Stoke every day and it costs even more for my friends who live further out,” says Vienna.

She says it was prompted by the climate emergency that the world faces. “The petition isn’t going to fix it, but this is the first step. This is getting people to think about what they’re actually contributing.” The petition already has more than 500 signatures, but Vienna says they have still got a long way to go. “We started it at a youth hui but it’s not necessarily for just the youth, we’re really trying to get that across that it’s for everyone and to make it a community thing. Vienna has been stranded in town waiting for a later bus, and put in unsafe situations as a result. “I’ve been put in some uncomfortable situations, where I had to wait later for a bus because I missed the first one and was followed home in the dark by an older man offering me his medication. This situation would have been avoided if there were buses every 15 minutes,” she says.

Vienna van Heeswyck wants to see the region reducing the impact of transport on the environment. Photo: Sara Hollyman Vienna says, if buses were free during peak times it would encourage more people to use them. The petition can be viewed and signed at: https://www. change.org/p/tasmandistrict-council-regularpublic-transport-in-andaround-the-tasman-nelsonand-marlborough-regions Over the weekend Nelson

City Council made all bus services free, which they say was “very well received” with extra buses put on as a result as buses were full. The late late bus had more than three times its normal patronage while the Nelson to Richmond service saw more than 1300 extra rides taken over the two-day period.

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Moves to transform central Nelson have been endorsed by the city council. The City Centre Programme Plan looks to provide Nelson City Council with a clear position to direct and achieve the best outcomes for the city centre, help guide/ leverage private development proposals and align key infrastructure, open space and transport policy for the Nelson city centre. Mayor Rachel Reese says there has been a high level of involvement and enthusiasm that council has had from those involved in the process so far. The focus of the plan is around: • “Destination Nelson”, which recognises that Nelson City Centre is already a major destination for the Nelson and Tasman Regions and Top of The South. • “Walkable Nelson”, which realises the compact form of Nelson’s City Centre and supports walkable choices. • “Blue-Green Heart”, which supports the delivery of small social open spaces in the City Centre for social pause. • “Smart Development” - which actively works alongside property development interests in the City Centre and Fringe to align the Smart Little City vision. • “Liveable Centre”, which recognises current global and New Zealand trends indicating an increased desire to live in safe, high-quality city centre environments with good hospitality offerings, shopping, arts and culture, entertainment, markets and events. • “Clever Business”, which enhances Nelson City Centre’s ‘boutique urban vibe’ as its unique point of difference. Now several plans will be progressed to consider the places and spaces for opportunities, prioritising projects around the city centre and developing business cases for capital projects.

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Mike Lash knows about stress. During his career as a first-class rugby referee, he was all too often subject of blame for a side losing or being ridiculed for making a call that the one-eyed players and fans couldn’t see. Having been charged with the whistle for more than 50 first class games and assistant referee

for over 20 Super Rugby matches, the pressure took a toll on Mike’s mental wellbeing. However, when it all became too overwhelming, Mike had an escape and wants others to know they do too. The 32-year-old has started an initiative called “The Reel Effect” where men can leave life behind for a spot of fly fishing and adventure. Fishing is a form of meditation for Mike and a chance to “disconnect to reconnect,” with nature and

himself. “There is no better feeling for me to recharge and reset than to feel the rhythm of a free-flowing river wash downstream between my legs and take with it any unnecessary weight that I may be carrying.” “Getting away for a couple of days and being off the grid is extremely organic for your body and mind. Within 24 hours, all those stresses, even the simple ones like being in traffic or trying

to find a car park, are eased.” The river acted as a haven for Mike to unwind from the cauldron that can be first-class sport. He says, for Kiwi men, a place to switch off is crucial. “It does more for us than we can begin to imagine.” Another aspect of The Reel Effect will be no labels, no titles and no ranks. Mike says he has long-term plans for the Reel Effect, but to start it will likely be three to four guys,

heading off for a night or two for some camping, fishing and tramping. “There is a need for men to talk, but not always platforms, where they can let their guard down and relax.” Since posting his concept online, Mike says he has received nothing but support and plenty of interest. “I’m nervous about it but that’s probably because I care.” For more info go to www. facebook.com/thereeleffectnz/

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Nelson Weekly debate On Sunday night the Nelson Weekly hosted a mayoral candidate debate in a pub. Editor Charles Anderson offers his analysis of what happened during the evening and what it might mean for the election. We didn’t want the same old talking points that can make so many citizens’ eyes glaze over. We wanted an environment which was entertaining and informative. On Sunday night we got a bit of everything. There were laughs, there were verbal jabs, some moments of solidarity and some moments of awkwardness. But it was the moments on the fly, when candidates were sparring with each other that proved the most telling for the jam-packed audience at The Workshop. Bill Dahlberg, Tim Skinner, current Mayor Rachel Reese, Mike Ward and Mel Courtney all took the stage and had their well-rehearsed spiels about what they saw as the needs of the city. Unsuprisingly, they all focused around similar things – creating a dynamic city, being fiscally responsible, ensuring that Nelson was affordable place to live, protecting our environment and, of course, trying to make the city’s transport system work better. First on the agenda was transport

Mayoral candidates Tim Skinner and Rachel Reese on stage at the Workshop Bar on Sunday night. Photo: Andrew Board. and pulling Rachel up on what seemed to be a flip flop on her view of whether Nelson needs a Southern Link. In 2013 she was adamant that it needed one, widely thought to be a new arterial route going down, or near, the Railway Reserve route and through Victory. However, last week she told a meeting that

this would not involve building a road through Victory. “This isn’t a yes/no exercise,” she said on Sunday. “We’ve seen what happens when people get into yes/no debates they end up with Brexit.” She said when NZTA reports back on possible solutions there wasn’t going to be just one on the

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table. “It’s not going to be up to me.” Tim challenged her saying that she had championed on that one issue to initially get in as mayor. Rachel said she didn’t: “I do not accept severance on any route, I have been really clear on that.” Mel Courtney believed Nelson needed to look quickly at several options including getting clearways in, widening Rocks Rd and potentially adding free buses on certain days. However, when challenged on comments he made in 2016 saying he was for a Southern Link he did not admit flip-flopping but rather “adapting”. “We have had a change of government, you adapt, and you don’t run against the wind, you look for more options.” Bill seemed to suggest that a third arterial route was the only option to free up traffic. “We’ve got the cliff coming down [on Rocks Rd], we’ve got the sea coming in. Where do we put the traffic if that road fails? You can have all the ideas you want but there really is only one obvious one.” Reducing rates was a big talking point in intros with Mel, Tim and Bill. Mel says we can’t pin rates to

Mayoral candidate Bill Dahlberg makes a point. inflation, instead he would offer “reasonable” rates. Tim suggested there were small things that could make an impact on savings but also big projects. He mentioned the $250,000 that was spent on doing up the mayor’s office when she first came to power. “You can play it down but 250k is a lot of money.” Mel said that the city also needed to be better informed on where their money was spent. He brought up the Greenmeadows Centre budget increases, which grew from $4.9 million to over

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heats up mayoral contest $7 million. He says that project was conducted without “any oversight”. However, he was challenged by Tim Skinner, who said that Mel was the deputy chair on that committee, and it was his responsibility and he couldn’t pass the buck on it. Mel’s response was that Tim was “all noise and no action”. Mel also seemed to veer off track and insult Bill Dahlberg’s voice, when questioned by Bill on his track record on voting on declaring a climate change emergency. “You can’t understand what he is saying … tell me what he said then.” The comment drew some boos from the crowd. Mike Ward was impassioned in his vision for Nelson saying he had lived an extraordinary life but didn’t need to leave New Zealand to do it. “We could have as much fun getting it right than consuming ourselves into oblivion, having wardrobes with clothes we don’t wear, taking journeys we don’t need.” He believed Nelson could be a model for the world with how it handles its environment and its

people. When it came to making Nelson affordable, Bill said it was often council standing in the way of building projects. “The council aren’t going to put the money up for it but we can make it easier.” Rachel presented as well polished and in command of what she was saying and the issues. However, behind the scenes, and what was raised during questioning on her efforts to push through a climate change emergency declaration, was that she struggles for support around the council table. To round out the evening, candidates were asked a question that was burning for watchers of the debate on Facebook: “If you weren’t running for mayor who would you vote for?” Bill would vote for Tim. Tim said Gaile Noonan (who is not running for mayor), Rachel sidestepped the questions by urging people to vote for young people. But then said, “I think you need to go back and look in the community if you are not going to vote for me.” Mike wouldn’t say, but said would back whoever was voted And finally, Mel would vote for Bill Dahlberg for a “whole host of

Mayoral candidate Mel Courtney speaks to the crowd at the Nelson Weekly Mayoral Debate on Sunday. Photo: Jonty Dine. reasons”. So, what did we learn? Are people any clearer on who they might vote for? Perhaps not, but for some people the event certainly shone a brighter light on candidates they believed most

spoke to their values. We saw candidates under pressure and reacting on the fly, not having talking points to rely on. And it made for an entertaining evening. You can view the video yourself on the Nelson Weekly Facebook

page – which had a combined audience of about 6,500 people. Voting papers need to be mailed in by October 13. More election in the form of the Weekly’s great big questionnaire is on pages 18 and 19.

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The annual business awards, hosted by the Nelson Tasman Chamber of Commerce, have attracted a record number of entries. Twenty-eight different organisations entered at least one of the business categories in the 31st annual business awards. Chamber chief executive Ali Boswijk says the entries always come with surprises. “One of the great things about the Nelson Tasman Region is the diversity of businesses that operate here, across many sectors, and entries in the NPI Business Awards this year absolutely reflect that. “As someone working very closely with the business community, it has been wonderful to see some of our very established businesses put themselves forward, and discover some emerging new talent.” Last year the business awards introduced two new award categories: for Clever Business and Community Impact. The Community Impact award this year attracted 12 entries from a diverse range of organisations including environmental, child advocacy charities and sports events. Entries for the Emerging Business (trading two years or less) are; Archery Park, Hardyards Nelson Water Delivery & Lifestyle Property Services, Georgie Moleta Homekill, Keetrax, Lumiere and Socially. Small Business entrants are; Abel Tasman Eco Tours, Accounts Dept,

Futurcology, Keetrax, NZ Boat Sales and Tasman Transcriptions. Medium Business entrants are; Computer Networx, Fribesco and Whenua Iti Outdoor Centre. Large Business entrants are; A-temp, Nelson Airport, Olive Estate Lifestyle Village and New Zealand King Salmon. Community Impact entries are; – Age Concern, Hawke Films, Hearing Nelson, Nelson Environment Centre, Nelson Tasman Cycle Trails Trust, Olive Estate Lifestyle Village, Project Janszoon, Safeguarding Children, Tasman Rugby Union/ NRDA, Tasman Bay Guardians, Victory Boxing and Whenua iti Outdoors. Clever Business entries are; Futurcology and Olive Estate Lifestyle Village. Business Person nominees are; Birgit Neuman, Lea Bodee, Manoli Aerakis, Nita Knight, Chloe van Dyke. Young Business Person nominees are; Michael Cowlin, Johny O’Donnell, Florence van Dyke, Samantha Bell and Ben Coman. Voting on the Chamber of Commerce website opens on 1 October. Ali Boswijk says a lot of hard work has been put in by the entrants and is looking forward to the night of the business awards. “We can’t wait for the awards’ dinner now. I think it’s going to be a fantastic evening celebrating some of the best businesses in the region.” The black-tie event is being held Friday, 1 November at the Trafalgar Centre.

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Reply to ‘Front page’: In response to the 'front page'-issue of Jessica Smith, I would like to say: If we could and would put nudity into a more 'normal' context, our children would be able to grow up without a lot of hang-ups about the human body...we are not born with clothes...let's worry about the big stuff, like climate-crisis, now that is a threat to our children. Doris Mahrla Reply to ‘No more letters’: Great that Dan McGuire isn’t going to submit any more letters! Cheers. Graeme West Inner-city green space: I totally agree we need to create more space for people and their families to meet in the city. My thought on this would be to remove traffic in the inner city (from Halifax St onwards) and transform this area into the so proposed ‘green space’

leaving plenty of options for a modern playground, benches for people and a fountain. Great for having easy access to the shops and not to worry about the traffic hazards, with parking areas in Montgomery Square and Achilles Ave staying in place. I would encourage the thought of using what there already is available in carpark spaces before thinking of building an ugly carpark and less green space. To me this is ‘bringing water to the sea’ and makes no sense at all. In addition, the Saturday Market and Wednesday market (deserves a better space!) could be moved to Trafalgar St. Wow, this would bring the focus of the markets to the centre of the city. Fantastic place to meet and greet and to do shopping. People would stay longer in the city centre and this in turn would benefit the retailers. It would automatically free up lots of parking space in Montgomery Square on Saturdays. There are much needed parking spaces on a busy Saturday! No more traffic jams at the crossings at Bridge St and Hardy St which are dangerous, and to say the least, very frustrating. I

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editorial@nelsonweekly.co.nz facebook.com/nelsonweekly www.nelsonweekly.co.nz believe the traffic situation at those crossings is outdated due to Nelson’s growth in the past years. Cars can drive and find parking outside the city centre via Halifax St, Rutherford St, Selwyn Pl and Collingwood St. I have seen this in Brisbane where the city centre is made traffic-free. It was a wonderful and safe experience. I believe Nelson is the right size of city to transform the city centre into this accessible ‘green space’. I moved to Nelson four years ago and am thoroughly enjoying the size of this little gem in the Top of the South. Desiree Andriessen Resident’s association advert: I was alarmed to see that you published a full-page defamatory advert placed by the Nelson Residents Association. It refers to councillor Kate Fulton spending three months in India learning yoga while drawing a salary. She has informed me that it was in fact only a one month course and she attended her council meetings during that time by audio conferencing. She also said it was her first overseas trip in 9 years and she met up

with her daughter who was travelling through India alone. Many other councillors also travel overseas for similar periods of time during their trimesters. Whether you support Kate or someone else, the publication of this advert has only one name - Dirty Politics. The fact that the Weekly chose to be a part of that is poor and Kate deserves an apology from the NRA and the Weekly. Also, in the same advert they question whether councillors Lawrey and Fulton intend to stand for the Green Party and ‘abandon' their supporters. It has already been made clear by them that they will not. This is clearly an organisation with an agenda and an underhanded way of operating, despite declaring that they are honest and transparent. Doug Barry-Martin Editor’s note: You are correct that the advert misstated the amount of time that Cr Fulton was in India and this should have been noted. And, as you say, Crs Lawrey and Fulton had already told the Weekly about their intentions not to run in the general election.

Nelson Matters Voting papers arrive in the post this week for local elections. It matters that our Council and District Health Board are well governed and I encourage everyone to vote. Our Council has assets of $1.6 billion, 267 staff and annually collects $75 million in rates. We need top governance skills given this equates to $120 million in assets and $6 million of rates per Councillor. A good Council also needs diversity of gender, age and skills. We need Councillors who understand infrastructure. We need others well connected to business and our central city retailers. To keep our city vibrant and healthy we need Councillors

who understand the importance to Nelson of the arts, environment and sports. I confess to being cynical of candidate pledges to address Nelson’s increasing problems with traffic congestion and road safety at the same time they oppose the construction of new roads. The growth in Nelson’s population, exports and tourism is increasing vehicle volumes. The problems will only get worse if we do not grow the capacity of our transport network. It takes real courage to back major infrastructure projects like the Waimea Dam or the Southern Link. They will always have vocal critics. It is much easier for candidates to fudge, call for

more reports or pretend there are other options like rail or a tunnel. That is why our infrastructure is not keeping pace with growth. I also urge voters to take an equal interest in our Health Board that is responsible for $500 million of services. I have been advocating for a major redevelopment of our outdated Nelson Hospital buildings with problems of seismic risk and insufficient beds. We need a Health Board that recognises how important this is to Nelson’s future. A survey of Council candidates has been done by local National Party volunteers that is available on my Facebook page. It is useful in deciphering candidate’s prior-

Find this hard to believe, so where’s that money gone to now if it doesn’t roll over? The council spends money willy nilly all the time, they only care now it’s election time. Sarah Mitchell

Imagine Nelson without a council: No council or an equivalent just means anarchy. No thanks. What people need to do is vote in people who will represent ALL people of Nelson. Not just certain special interest groups. And we need some younger voices too, as they are the future of Nelson and therefore should have input into the planning for the future. Dennis Goodman

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ities and values, cutting through the haze of political advertising. I also commend the Councils pre-election report on its website. A comparison of Council performance relative to others nationally is available from the Tax Payers Union website. I conclude by acknowledging the service of retiring Deputy Mayor Paul Matheson whose service as Mayor and Councillor has spanned 27 years. His legacy includes the water treatment plant that has ensured Nelson has one of the highest standards of drinking water anywhere and the Millers Acre complex that is the best visitor centre in New Zealand. I also acknowledge the service

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CBD enhancement budget ‘overly ambitious’: The council doesn't just spend money willy nilly? That's all it does do, lol. I'm sure it has a group set up that only promotes willy nilly ideas. Al Stevenson

to our city of retiring Councillors Luke Ackland and Stuart Walker. This is a role people do for their love of our city and not the money. Only 52% of Nelson voted in Council elections in 2016. If you don’t vote you can’t complain! The average rate bill is $2700 a year or equates to $8000 over the three year term. Essentially your vote comes down to whom you best trust to spend your $8000 wisely. Good luck to all the candidates. I commit to working with whomever the community elects to enhance this great little city. Advert.

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Walking to raise awareness of Alzheimer’s Kate Russell Reporter

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Members of the Nelson Celtic Pipe Band led the Memory Walk around Isel Park on Saturday. Photo: Kate Russell.

A great turnout, plenty of community support and sunshine galore made Saturday morning’s Memory Walk at Isel Park one to remember. Hundreds of Nelsonians dressed up in purple and looped the park to show their support for all those living with dementia, along with their families, friends and care partners. Led by members of the Nelson Celtic Pipe Band, the congregation left from St Barnabas Church in Stoke where there were speeches from members of Alzheimer’s Nelson and MP Nick Smith. Alzheimer’s Nelson manager Heather Lackner estimated around 200 people were in attendance. “We walk to raise awareness and remember those who can’t. By raising awareness, it helps to reduce the stigma surrounding dementia,” she says. “It’s really lovely looking around and seeing the variety of ages attending. This is something that affects people of so many different ages.”

From children on scooters to seniors with walkers - and even dogs with purple bow ties, there was a real mix of supporters. The Nelson Memory Walk has been running for five years, shifting from Founders Heritage Park to Isel Park two years ago. Nelson MP Nick Smith acknowledged the work that Alzheimer’s Nelson do and said it was an important day to raise awareness of the disease in the region. “No matter what role you play, we have to be mindful of those with Alzheimer’s in the community.” Four out of five New Zealanders are affected by dementia. About 70,000 people are living with dementia today, and this number is expected to triple by 2050. Alzheimer’s Nelson offers support, advocacy and education for people with dementia and/or their primary carer and extended family in the region. Their dedicated staff advise and support people over the phone, through home visits or in groups, and they can also help people find and access services they may be eligible for.

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RACHEL REESE FOR NELSON MAYOR A vote for Rachel is a vote for Nelson • People and Prosperity • Community and Commerce • Progress through Partnerships Find out more at www.rachelreese.co.nz AUTHORISED BY R J HARDEN, 15 BRIDGE STREET, NELSON 7010

Oliver (3) and Chloe (6) Henley enjoying the shelter of the cherry blossoms. Photo: Sara Hollyman.

Cherry blossoms in bloom at Miyazu Sara Hollyman Reporter

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Nelson turned it on for the 17th annual Cherry Blossom festival in Miyazu Gardens on Sunday. Thousands of people streamed into the event to celebrate the city’s 43-year bond with sister-

city Miyazu in Japan. The event allowed both locals and visitors to experience Japanese culture with Shoshin Kendo and Aikido performances, ‘Grandpa Flower Bloom’ puppet show and a ‘Sakura Odori’ dance programme. Master calligrapher Akiko Crowther also showcased her

skills in big brush calligraphy. Traditional Japanese food was well-received with hungry queues patiently waiting to have their hunger appeased, while others relaxed under the shade of the blossoms. Sakura (Cherry blossoms) are the Japanses symbolic flower of spring, a time of renewal, and the fleeting nature of life.

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A very special evening is planned at Nelson singing a broad range of songs from sacred to College for Girls at the end of this month, when modern,” says Norman. “The choir sing to a the New Zealand Male Choir will celebrate its professional standard – everyone has to pass an 20th anniversary with a local concert, ‘‘1999 audition to get in.” Sponsored by Nelson Pine – 2019 Back in Nelson where it all began.” Industries Ltd, the concert will feature guest The concert could have been held elsewhere artist – the Nelson Male Choir, renowned local in New Zealand, but it Soprano, Alison Corfelt appropriate to hold mack and experienced it here,” says Norman cornet player, Douglas Phillips, member of the Couchman. “The NZ organising commitChoir is trained by Mutee. Norman says the sical Director, Joseph NZ Male Choir began Christensen, a trained in 1999 when the NelOpera Singer who is a son Male Voice Choir fantastic voice coach Doug Evans, Norman Phillips and John wanted to go Wales to and Nelson’s own Nigel Masters, all members of Nelson Male Voice do a tour. “They had Weeks who was recently Choir and the New Zealand Male Choir. to recruit male singers awarded the Queen’s from around New Zealand and ended up get- Service Medal for his services to music.” Norting around 70 people so when they came home man says when you hear the harmonies of the from Wales, they decided to keep the choir go- choir – it’s heavenly.” Norman says new meming. Currently three of our Nelson choir members are encouraged to join the Nelson Male bers are part of the national choir and we have Voice Choir. “As our previous Musical Director numerous ex-members of the NZ choir. It’s a Andrea Hamilton once said to me, ‘if you can very big commitment because once a month hold a note, you can sing.’” you are going away and rehearsing.” To find out more visit www.nelsonmalevoic Both of the choir’s concerts are usually well echoir.nz and for the New Zealand Male Choir attended, so with tickets going on sale for the nationalmalechoir.co.nz upcoming NZ Male Choir concert, it will be The NZ Male Choir concert takes place on Sepgood idea to secure yours as soon as possible! tember 28th (7.30pm) at Nelson College for “The concert at Nelson College for Girls will be Girls. Tickets can be purchased at the Theatre a high-quality event with top-class male voices Royal or online at www.ticketdirect.co.nz. Advt.

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Students pull through their ‘longest day’ Jonty Dine Reporter

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The sweat was pouring, veins were popping and muscles straining as a group of high school students pulled a fire truck through the middle of Nelson on Saturday. The impressive feat of strength was a culmination of eight weeks of early morning, military style training sessions starting

at 6am. The group of students from Nelson College, Nelson College for Girls and Nayland College have been taking part in the CACTUS programme Combined Adolescent Challenge Training Unit and Support - run by an instructor from the New Zealand Armed Forces. CACTUS is designed to challenge young people to exceed their own expectations through rigorous physical training focusing

on teamwork, goal setting, leadership and discipline. The programme ended with the ‘Longest Day’ challenge at the weekend. Prior to the pull, students endured five hours of training including a mud run, a log carry and other army style exercises. Head trainer Ben Eder says all 22 bodies managed to hold up. “There were a couple of the students that were definitely

struggling towards the end, but they all got through it and they should be bloody proud.” Ben says the group came an incredibly long way during the programme and learnt a range of physical and mental lessons. “I think they have gained some belief and trust within themselves.” Ben says the mantra of the group was ‘be the best you can be when no one is looking’. “That’s what I wanted to instil

in them, to keep going to do great things. There will be times when you get no praise when you’re doing the hard yakka, but you have to fight that mental battle.” Ben says the programme couldn’t operate without the contribution of scores of volunteers behind the scenes. From cooking breakfast to helping control traffic, Ben says the volunteers all went above and beyond.

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Ilona Hart with the haul of cigarette butts she picked up in Nelson. Photo: Supplied.

Great ciggy butt clean up The Great Ciggy Butt Challenge recently took on the mission to bag as many butts as possible. The focus of the initiative is to stop cigarette butts poisoning ecosystems. Community group, The Guardians, called to the community to search for as many cigarette butts as possible, anywhere they liked between 10am and 11 am on Sunday. Participants had to collect the butts, count and photograph them and send their entries into Tasman Bay Guardians, describing the location.

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A DAY OF DIVERSITY: Victory Primary School students and staff came together on Friday to celebrate their annual Cultural Diversity Day. The event is always a highlight on the school calendar and gives children and their families the opportunity to share their cultural customs, costumes, songs and cuisine. From Ireland and Ukraine to Colombia and Myanmar, the day highlighted the rich diversity of the Nelson community. The children spent the day watching performances, including a traditional bamboo dance, playing games and learning about other countries and cultures. Pictured from left are junior students Puii Van Lal Ven Puii, Sui Kung, Salom Lalfakzuali, Lung Ning Ching, Bathsheba Hlawnceu and Ni Tin Par Thawng enjoying the day. Photo: Kate Russell.

The person who collected the most butts, won a prize of a free trip for two on Abel Tasman EcoTours Golden Future Boat Tour. Of the 1416 cigarette butts collected, 717 were, ironically, collected from the grounds of Nelson Hospital. A spokesperson says what was collected represents a tiny proportion of the butts out there in the environment. “This exercise shows the extent of the problem. We need to collectively work out how we can stop this type of pollution and save people’s health at the same time.”

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To try to get to know our Nelson election candidates better, Sara Hollyman asked them a range of questions on a variety of topics.

What suburb do you live in?

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If the candidate is not listed, then they did not respond, or in time, chose not to participate or were unable to be contacted.

Luke King

Ian Barker

Alistair Cotterill

Bill Dahlberg

Dennis Christian

Rachel Sanson

Bernie Goldsmith

Mike Rutledge

Rachel Reese

Gaile Noonan

Rohan O’NeillStevens

Campbell Rollo

Yvonne Bowater

North Nelson

Stoke

Tahunanui

Maitai

Wakapuaka

The Wood

Tahunanui

Stoke

Nelson South

The Wood

Washington Valley

Tahunanui

Matt Lawrey

Pete Rainey

Tim Skinner

Judene Edgar

Brian McGurk

Virat Vij

Anjela Sharma

Mike Ward

Kate Fulton

Marybank

Victory

Central City

Brook

Bishopdale

Richmond

Atawhai

Nelson/Richmond

CBD and Stephneyville

Tahunanui

Yes

Probably

Yes

Will council be your highest paid form of employment if elected?

Yes

About the same.

Do you currently sit on the trust or board of an organisation?

Yes

Have you ever been or are you currently self-employed?

Yes

Do you currently volunteer?

Yes

Have you ever attended a full council meeting?

Yes

Have you ever been a government employee?

Yes

Do you have children?

Yes

Do you hold a tertiary degree?

Yes

Do you own your own home?

Yes

Yes (land)

Yes

Sometimes

Yes (my studio)

Do you own a residential rental property?

Yes

In shares.

Yes

Not relevant

Do you rent the home you live in?

Do you own commercial property?

Yes

What is your age?

Do you have a pet?

Yes

Are you a superannuitant?

Yes

Have you ever received government assistance excluding superannuation?

Yes

What is a hobby of yours?

Standing up for less fortunate people

Gardening, growing own food

Early history of Nelson

Painting landscapes

Boating and the outdoors

Gardening/ permaculture

Art

I like to fish

Fishing

Gardening

Theatre

Getting out on my bike

Answering questionnaires

Obsessing over great movies and TV shows

I restore vintage race boats - Hydroplanes

Collecting rare books on Nelson and NZ

Historical improvisation

No answer

Cooking and playing chess & nature walks

Reading

I make, write and illustrate stuff

Permaculture gardening

How do you get to work?

Car, motorcycle, horse

Car

Car or running

Drive a hybrid

Car and bike

Electric bike

Own a taxi business

Usually by bike

Drive hybrid mostly

Walk

Bike

Public bus service

I’m not working at the moment

Bicycle

Walk

Cycle

Drive

Car, share a ride, bus

Hybrid or Walk

Car

Mostly I cycle

Electric bike or car

What’s your favourite thing to do in Nelson?

Prove council wrong

Kayak fishing

Running around the hills

Catching up with grandkids

Fishing, cycling, walking, gym

A walk up the Centre of NZ or Tahunanui Beach

Paddleboard, golf, socialise at the Post Boy

Go for a long ride with a couple of friends, ideally finishing at a pub

Walking our wonderful tracks

Mainly spending time outside

Attending a wide range of local events

Checking out our walkways or markets

Spend time with my family

Swimming in the Maitai

Walk

Enjoy at the Tahunaui beach

Walk on the beach

Too many to choose

Walk in nature, swim in the summer

How long have you lived in Nelson?

Most of 39 years

39 years

35 years

37 years

Most of my life

40 years

Grew up here, went away for 12 years, pleased to be back

22 years

All but two years

19 years

22 years

All up approx. 40 years

22 years

All my life apart from 10 years

40 years

32 years

16 or 17 years

11 plus years

26 years

Close to 60 years

28 years

Where did you grow up?

Nelson North

Dunedin

Hawarden, North Canterbury

Westport

Nelson City

Nelson

Redwood Valley

Dunedin & Marlborough Sounds

Nelson

Mostly Golden Bay & Nelson

Wellington

Nelson City

Nelson

Richmond

West Coast

New Delhi India

ChCh

Nelson

What’s your secret talent?

Compassion and negotiation

That would be too revealing

Care about the people, I’m quite competitive underneath

Decorating grandkids’ birthday cakes

None

Action woman – I stopped a nuclear test at Moruroa in 1995

I can sing Barbara Streisand

I make a good coffee

I can cook the best blue cod on the planet

Can’t say (it wouldn’t be a secret then)

I can recite every lyric to Billy Joel’s We Didn’t Start the Fire

Story telling I always have a story to share

Ceramics

No answer

Only my wife can share that

Great intuition and 6th Sense

I don’t think I have any secrets any more

Acroyoga

What are you currently listening to musically?

The Lion King Hakuna Matata (Adronity Bootleg)

Talkback

Abba

70s

Country music

Vertigo by Imani-J and Kahu S-B

Paki Paki Mai

Alkaline Trio

Sticky Fingers

Michael Buble

Stevie Wonder

Lewis Capaldi

Anastacia

The album Trench by 21 Pilots

Punch Brothers

Redfoo

That Bloody Woman soundtrack

Violent Femmes

Krishna Dass

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Local camp lodge is at risk Bruno Saia The newly-renovated Gilbert Lodge, which has been used by local scouts for more than three decades, is facing financial ruin after funding fell through leading to it owing $40,000 to a local building company. The renovations of the lodge, situated up the Wairoa Valley at the back of Brightwater, have led to a cost blow out, putting the future of the lodge in the balance. Now, the volunteers who run it are reaching out to the community for donations to keep Gilbert Lodge open for future scouting generations. “I have seen many hundreds of children and adults experience Gilbert Lodge,” says Pete de Jong, secretary of Friends of Gilbert Lodge. “It’s a terrific resource for the Nelson-Tasman region. It allows children from 5 to 18 to experience the outdoors, interact with their peers and gain the confidence to reach their full potential.” The lodge was once a shearing shed until the farm was closed down in the 1960s and the land transferred to the Department of

Pete de Jong, secretary of Friends of Gilbert Lodge, is asking for the community’s help to keep the Scout Lodge at the Wairoa Valley open. Photo: Bruno Saia. Conservation. After being used by the Nelson Girls Brigade, the Nelson Nayland Avion Scout Group took it over and began transforming the site from a shed into a rudimentary camping facility with the addition of bunk beds and a potbelly stove. With over 40 years of use and little maintenance, the Gilbert Lodge became run down. By the mid-2000s, it was no longer

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of Gilbert Lodge, renovating the site and bringing it up to safety standards. Renovation work included a new veranda allowing for wet weather activities and new roofing, new exterior cladding, new flooring, new kitchen, new toilets, new bunkroom mattresses and the maintenance of the surrounding grounds. This work was funded mainly by community grants, including the Rata Foundation. “We’ve had incredible support from many organisations over the past decade. This funding has allowed the lodge to be brought up to standard and many new features added, enriching the Gilbert Lodge experience for hundreds of young people,” says Pete. It was the recent veranda work where the financial problems began. Partly funded by a trust, an expected funding stream did not eventuate, which has meant a shortfall of money coming in to cover all the costs. The result is that the volunteers from Friends of Gilbert Lodge now owe $40,000 to a local Nelson building company. “Over this past year we have exhausted all our options, but

unless the money can be sourced, we may be required to sell Gilbert Lodge to another organisation. It would be a significant loss to the Nelson Tasman region if it is sold, not to mention a hugely disappointing end to 14 years of work,” says Pete. A decision is expected to be made in late October and Friends of Gilbert Lodge have given themselves until then to find the necessary funds. A Givealittle.com fundraiser has been set up to raise the $40,000 needed to pay the building company (www.givealittle.co.nz/ cause/help-save-nelson-scoutsgilbert-lodge). “We’re hoping this fundraiser will appeal to the network of exscouts who experienced Gilbert Lodge, as well as anyone who values having facilities like this for young people in the region. We’re appealing to the local community to generously donate to help keep Gilbert Lodge open for future Scouts,” says Pete. Businesses interested in contributing to saving Gilbert Lodge can contact Pete de Jong through pete.dejong@xtra.co.nz or 021790775.

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Kids’ Voice Nicola Cocks, 6

“We thought that kids could smarten their brains up by reading books and making up fun ideas and make their brains spark.”

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“I like hiding them and trying to find them, but so other people can listen to other books so they don’t watch on phones, iPads, computers and TVs.”

Willow Emmanuel, 7

“That people can get entertained by imagination in their mind and they don’t have to just be going on phones and screens. We don’t want people just to have boring stuff all around in their mind thinking about one thing, we want other people to have all sorts of stuff in their mind.” The region continues to become more unaffordable as others trend the opposite way. Photo: File.

‘Look 4 a Book’ comes to Nelson Sara Hollyman

A local teacher has taken it upon herself to get more kids away from screens and onto reading books, and her classroom is right behind her. Mapua School teacher Theresa Shepherd has launched the ‘New Zealand Look 4 a Book’ Facebook page, which is quickly spreading across the country. Believed to be the first of its kind in New Zealand,

the idea of the movement is to place a book inside a sealed bag, along with a note congratulating the scavenger on their find. Then participants hide the book in a public location, whether it be a park, playground or coffee shop. Children are encouraged to read the book and then rehide it for somebody else. Theresa says the idea came from a similar programme in East Yorkshire and says the

movement is growing quickly. “Last year I went training for reading recovery and I really found a passion for my books. I’m not a Kindle lover, I like turning pages and I like the smell of books, and I really just want the kids and adults to come away from the computer screen and just get involved in a book and just enjoy.” She says her class at Mapua School, Kowhai, are enjoying hiding huge amounts of books

around the community. “I love the fact that people are making their own little signs to put into the bags and their own little touches, it’s really exciting. It’s a buzz, the Kowhai really want to get in there with me and take it further.” Theresa hopes the idea will grow throughout the country and get bigger and bigger. “I’m just hoping everyone’s going to love it and just keep recycling our books.”

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“So other people can get more intelligent cos they don’t have any books.”

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“I like it because other people are lazy and watch tv every day, and they have to read books now.”

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The buds are bursting so it’s time for a spring spruce up! Filled with stacks of design concepts, practical advice and exclusive show specials, the Nelson Home & Garden Show, on September 27th - 29th at Saxton Stadium in Stoke, is the ideal place to start for both indoor and outdoor projects. “If you are planning on building, renovating, decorating or landscaping, the mix of returning and new exhibitors offer inspiring choices, whether you are building a brand-new home from scratch or are looking for special finishing touches,” says Jade Promotions and Events Marketing Manager Emily Shanley. There’s so much to see at the Nelson Home and Garden Show from plants, outdoor furniture, garden art, tools, sheds and tiny homes to spas, electric bikes, kitchens, bathrooms, solar energy, home automation and everything in between. You will be thrilled by the variety, amazed by the innovations and impressed by the expert advice at the three day event. Save with massive showonly specials, preview the latest trends, enter the draw to win a fabulous show prize, source accessories for a new look, listen to free daily Q&A sessions from industry professionals, or simply turn up and prepare to be inspired!

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There were a few scrapes and bruises but that didn’t wipe the smiles off the hundreds of happy riders at the annual Central Crank Family Relay on Sunday. Riders young and old tested their skills at the makeshift track for Nelson Central School’s popular fundraiser. Organiser Janja Heathfield says the entire school and part of St Joseph’s was turned into a mini mountainbike course. “The school grounds were set up with burns, ramps and spirals with an interactive event to entertain riders waiting for their lap.” Janja says the new family relay format was lauded a success.

“Everyone thought it was the best course ever, the kids loved coming down the front ramp.” She says, with the addition of the second-hand bike sale with the Nelson Mountain Bike Club, almost 1000 people poured through the school gates “We sold lots of gear and bikes

over the course of the day.” There were also plenty of prizes up for grabs including clothing, mountainbike lessons, bike maintenance vouchers and sports massages. Janja hopes the community will come out in droves for an even bigger event next year.

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Kindergartens calling for fair funding Staff Reporter

Brothers Sabian (10) and Lucian (6) Oulsnam with Tony Steenhart in his 1942 Willys G military jeep. Photo: Bruno Saia.

Fun for all at Transport Show Bruno Saia Vintage classic, military and modern transportation will all be on display this weekend as part of the Higgins Heritage Park ‘Transport Show’. The event will be held at the Pigeon Valley Park and promises history learning

with lots of fun for children and adults. The ‘Transport Show’ will be on from 10am to 4pm and visitors will be able to check out all sorts of vintage vehicles. “We will be taking those who want to go for a ride,” says Tony Steenhart, owner of a 1942 Willys G military jeep that will be on display

at the show. “We liked the wind in our eyes,” says 10-yearold Sabian Oulsnam, who enjoyed a ride on the military jeep with his 6-year-old brother Lucian Oulsnam. The 1942 Willys G military jeep and other old vehicles will be available for kids’

rides and demonstrations. Visitors to the ‘Transport Show’ will also be able to enjoy some Irish music and dancing, food, drinks, raffles, silent auction and craft stalls. The entrance fee for adults is $5, for children, $2 and for the whole family (two adults, two children) is $10.

Kindergartens across the country are asking the Government to honour its commitment to restore 100 per cent funding for qualified early childhood education teachers. Nelson Tasman Kindergartens CEO Craig Vercoe says all their teachers are fully qualified because they are committed to offering quality education at this crucial time in children’s development. Learning and development are a key part of the Government’s Child and Youth Wellbeing Strategy. “Any money spent is returned ten times over, yet the Government has not moved on restoring our funding, which was cut in 2011,” Craig says. He says the Government will say it is putting more money into early childhood education, but that funding doesn’t provide significantly more funding per child, nor meet the funding needed to cover fully qualified teachers’ salaries. “Our parents help us in many ways, including contributing to five per cent of our costs, but most young families have limited budgets and cannot afford fee increases.” He says we need to have the 100 per cent funding restored and annual funding rate increases that keep pace with rising costs. “We have been waiting patiently for the Government to honour its commitment and given the focus on child wellbeing. It’s more than disappointing that there has been talk but no action on this important issue.”

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Girl Guides’ offer ‘Angel’ a helping hand Sara Hollyman

Nelson Girl Guide unit members Kora Chapman (9), Katie O’Driscoll-Burger (11), Jasmine Dixon (11), Phoebe Inwood (10), Amber McKnight (10), Sophia Newton (11) and Chevelle Barker (10) with the haul of hygiene products they donated. Photo: Sara Hollyman.

A Nelson Girl Guide unit have made it their mission to bring hygiene items to those less fortunate. The group of 17 girls, aged between nine and 12, decided to run a fundraiser in the form of an instant restaurant, to raise money for Angel in My Street. The charity provides on-the-ground support for people in the community. The guides decided to use the $560 raised to purchase hygiene products for young girls in Nelson who otherwise wouldn’t have access to them. Community liaison for the charity, Kay Guyton-Miller, says she is so grateful to the guides for their generous donation. “I’ve been really low on supplies because there’s just so much need, so that will help a lot of people.” Kay says she was shocked at the level of poverty in Nelson when she started volunteering years ago. “But the poverty is getting worse, a lot of people are proud so they’re just living like it,” she says. She says Angel in my Street works with people who are often isolated or mistrusting of others, those who have not had good experiences with other organisations or those who

might have mental health issues. She says she is really impressed with what the girls managed to buy with the money they raised. “They did so well with the buying, it will go a long way.” Girl Guide Sophia Newton says it made sense to choose Angel in my Street as the charity to donate to. “Because it was for girls and we are Girl Guides, it made sense that we should help them.” Guide member Amber McKnight, says it was a process to decide exactly what to use the money for. “First, we had to look at the prices and figure out what we were going to get by how good they were and how cheapish they were. Then we went and bought a lot of stuff. “We agreed that one of the most needed things is toothbrushes and tooth paste, because if you don’t have a toothbrush then your teeth can get really bad and you’ll have to go to the dentist which is going to cost you extra money.” Kay says the Girl Guide team leader deserves a lot of credit for teaching the young girls that there is a need out there in Nelson. “They did a wonderful job, I’m so grateful to the guides for that, it’s so good to make our young people aware that there are needs out there.”

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Kellys Forest opens to public Kate Russell To mark Conservation Week, the magical Kellys Conservation Forest will be opening to the public this weekend. The project at Enner Glynn has been going for over 30 years and contains trees that are hundreds of years old. It is home to many rare and interesting species of fauna and flora including three species of gecko, giant land snails and worms, plus 13 species of native birds. There are nearly 80 species of native trees and shrubs, making this the closest to a native botanical garden we have anywhere in the Nelson city area. Owner Lindy Kelly says plenty has been happening at the forest this year. This winter 9,729 trees were planted and there is now a DOC covenant over the project which is now nearly 11ha. More trails have also been put in for the public to enjoy for the first time, plus a new lookout and seat. “In July we had a visit from Minister Shane Jones and various other dignitaries, including some from Project Crimson and Trees that Count who have donated 10,000 trees to the project so far and have offered a further 5000 for next year,” says Lindy. The open day is on Sunday, 29 September from 1 - 4pm at 100 Enner Glynn Rd. There will be drinks and refreshments, plants and other items for sale, plus a tent where children’s activities will be run by Mel Willmott, children’s environmental educationalist. Entry is free, but donations are welcome.

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Staff Reporter The Nelson Institute will commemorate the bicentenary of Queen Victoria with a talk about her life. The speaker, Nigel Costley, will tell the story a how an 18-year-old girl revived the fortunes of the English Monarchy and won the heart of a nation. Nigel says this will be a series of vignettes, illustrating Victoria’s astonishingly multifaceted personality. “These stories will include the love of her life, Prince Albert, her often tempestuous relations with various politicians, nine attempted assassinations, and the fraught relations with her nine children.” Nigel says the talk will be “an unashamed homage to an extraordinary human being”. The talk will take place in the meeting room of Elma Turner Library at 2pm, Sunday, October 6.

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Stroll along Trafalgar Street and you will notice a new art installation. It’s already changed from the piece that was installed last month. The installation Home / 2003 is making use of an otherwise empty space at a site smack bang in the middle of our CBD. The installation is thanks to a new art initiative – Viewfinder, which sits under the umbrella of Make / Shift Spaces. The current installation, from local artist Catherine Russ, is part of her series exploring domestic life. Home / 2003 uses photographs, and an original poem handwritten in chalk to combine everyday life with art history creating an imaginative vision of daily life. Catherine says being able to have her work displayed on Trafalgar street is something any local artist would be happy with. “It would be hard to find space, there’s other options I guess but this kind of just happened. “It’s just such a cool project, the whole idea of revitalising CBD shop windows and for the other

Catherin Russ in front of the Viewfinder window on Trafalgar St. Photo: Sara Hollyman. shops, they haven’t got an empty building next to them you know, there’s something there now,” says Catherine. She says the inspiration for the piece came from Vincent van Gogh’s painting The Potato Eaters which she used to consider an adult daughter’s return to her parents’ home, “I wanted to draw attention to

the shape, pattern and rhythm of domestic life, by layering and echoing the work of artists and writers who have influenced me.” Katie Pascoe, Viewfinder’s project co-ordinator, says that the window is a mobile, noncommercial project art space. Focusing on installation practices, artists can trial and produce new work within an

innovative environment. Viewfinder aims to connect contemporary artists to both a local audience through the window and a wider audience through its digital platform. The first installation appeared in August in the form of Jen Bowmast’s glowing hot-pink work All my friends are psychic, which was part of her concurrent

solo show Sacred Sites, at Ramp Gallery in Hamilton. Home / 2003 by Catherine Russ is the second install at the Viewfinder Window at 207 Trafalgar Street, Nelson and is on until 19 October. To find out more about the Viewfinder and the artists involved in this new project, you can visit www.viewfinderwindow.com.

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Boathouse shows span seas Staff Reporter The Boathouse will play host to New Zealand grown and international musical talent over the next two weeks. Crossing international waters are Liam KennedyClark, the Australian country sensation, playing this Friday with Jason Kerrison playing the following Friday, October 11. Hot on the heels of the release of his brandnew album, Another Habit, and the continued success of the latest single, charting in the Top 10 of the Australian Country Radio, Liam Kennedy-Clark is excited to be bringing this show home to New Zealand. With his style of musicianship, lyric, and performance, you will immerse yourself in the story behind each of the songs. Bringing over some of his Australian studio, and touring band, Kennedy-Clark will play the new album live, along with a mix of favourite songs that he grew up listening to and which influenced his music today. With one date only in Nelson and proudly supported by local talents Zac Griffths and Laura-Mae Parker, tickets will sell fast. Singer/songwriter Jason Kerrison is also taking his talents across Aotearoa on a special solo songbook tour, sharing Opshop, The Babysitters Circus songs, solo work including his new single along with some of his personal all-time favourites. Tickets to Liam Kennedy-Clark this Friday are $30 via www.liamkennedyclark.com and Jason Kerrison tickets for October 11 are $35.88 plus booking fee, via Eventfinda.

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Victoria Moore with her artwork for the WAVES exhibition. Photo: Susan Johnson.

Where art meets environment Susan Johnson Next weekend will see an exhibition that has never been seen in Nelson before. A small collection of artists have been invited to make art only from materials they find or buy from recycled/secondhand shops. The aim of the WAVES exhibtion is to raise awareness

for the environment and raise funds for Tasman Bay Guardians. The environmental group was founded in 2017 by tour group owners Stew Robertson and Helen Forsey and is dedicated to marine conservation and education. Organised by artist Susan Allen, the idea grew out of conversations with the manager of the Honest

Lawyer, who has donated the space for the exhibition. One of the artists in the exhibition is Victoria Moore who bought a couple of curtains from the recycling depot for $2 each. Depicting a Victorian Era woman surrounded by New Zealand flora and fauna, Victoria settled on the image when she heard how the

Victorians reduced the huia numbers to wear their feathers in their hats. “It was challenging as the material kept absorbing the paint, but it’s a great cause and I’m glad to be a part of it,” she says. The exhibition runs from October 5-6 from 10am to 4pm at The Honest Lawyer Country Pub and Hotel.

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Even before Freddie Persico’s hand was big enough to hold a bowl, the fourth-generation star was asking to play competitively. At just seven-years-old, Freddie is already following in the footsteps of his father, grandfather and great grandfather, as he recently became the youngest player in Nelson history to win a centre title. A team consisting of three generations of Persicos, together with Shirley Deerness from the Wakapuaka Club, won the Nelson Centre Champion-ofChampion Fours last month. Fred, 66, Johnny, 39, and Freddie, 7, always had control of the final to run out

comfortable winners 15-8. Fred says his grandson was brilliant during his debut. “Here was a seven-year-old who played seven hours of bowls and didn’t get bored or miss a beat.” The historic title win saw several milestones reached with Johnny winning his third gold star for fifteen titles while Fred won his twentieth title to earn a fourth gold star. It had been almost twenty years since three generations of Persicos had taken centre stage at an indoor bowls competition, after Fred’s father Giovanni retired in the early 2000s. The family has a proud legacy in the region with Giovanni the first in Nelson to win the New Zealand title in 1973, which Johnny and Fred went on to win three times each. Now, with the latest Persico

Running: The 26th edition Abel Tasman Coastal Classic will see a sellout field of 325 competitors treading their 36km journey from Awaroa to Marahau along the famed pathway. 2017 winner, Vajin Armstrong (Canterbury) will be hoping to notch another victory, however fellow Cantabrian, Flavio Vianna has finished runner up in both 2017 and 2018 so will be hoping to go one place better. Kirsten Wright (Canterbury) ran surperbly last year for her clear-cut win and may again have too much class. There will be 45 Nelsonians with the rest scattered from around the country to make up the field. Full details at nelsonevents.co.nz

Nelson’s family of indoor bowlers Johnny, Freddie and Fred Persico. Photo: Jonty Dine off the production line, the legacy is set to continue and there may be more to come. “My wife wants my other son (Lorenzo, 5) to start playing too so she can have the weekend off,” jokes Johnny.

Freddie has become a popular figure in bowls circles. “Because he’s the youngest player in Nelson everyone makes a big fuss over him, they are just so pleased to see someone of his age playing.”

Cricket: One of the world’s most experienced international coaches is coming to coach New Zealand champion Central Stags. Mickey Arthur was today announced as the Central Stags’ T20 Coach for New Zealand’s national Super Smash competition this summer. Arthur’s first assignment with the Central Stags will be the opening match of the season on 13 December 2019, against last year’s beaten finalists the Knights at Napier’s McLean Park. The Stags are New Zealand’s defending champions in both the first-class and Super Smash arenas. They will begin their quest for a rare first-class Plunket Shield three-peat on 21 October, with Aldin Smith also to coach the first-class squad this season.

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Mako continue momentum By Jonty Dine and Peter Jones

They faced another fierce challenge, but the Tasman Mako remain unbeaten in 2019 after holding off a gallant Waikato side in Hamilton on Saturday. For the second consecutive week the table-topping Mako were trailing at halftime, but came back to clinch a 35-26 victory in an entertaining encounter. The Mako required a late try to veteran Wyatt Crockett to seal the win and remain favourites to claim a maiden premiership title. The win sees the Mako take a significant lead on the premiership table, seven

points clear of secondplaced Wellington who met title holders Auckland on Sunday afternoon. Next Friday the Mako host the defending champions Auckland at Trafalgar Park. The Mako women were in also action in the Farah Palmer Cup competition on Saturday, taking on the unbeaten Otago Spirit in Oamaru. The southerners proved much too strong on the day, prevailing 58-15. Meanwhile, it was announced last week that the Mako will travel to North America in January, 2020 for two exhibition games. First up they will face

the ambitious Houston SaberCats in Texas before heading to the Pacific Northwest to take on the reigning Major League Rugby [MRL] champions, the Seattle Seawolves, at Starfire Stadium in Washington on January 26. The Mako will have their work cut out, especially against the Seawolves, who will be in their third season of MRL and have high hopes of defending their title in 2020. Both the SaberCats and the Seawolves were inaugural members of the professional MLR set-up, which began in 2018. The Mako touring squad will be led to the USA by

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Tim Perry will lead a Mako team to the United States next year. Photo: Evan Barnes/Shuttersport (File)

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The Tasman Tigers celebrating their title win in Tauranga. Photo: Supplied.

Tigers earn their stripes Peter Jones The Tasman Tigers overcame a two-goal deficit and a parochial home crowd to claim their first national hockey title in Tauranga on Saturday. At the New Zealand Association Tournament, they downed home side Tauranga/Bay of Plenty 4-2 in a see-sawing decider to bring the coveted Floyd Shield to the Top of the South for the first time. In recent years they have threatened to get their hands on the silverware but they made no mistake this time, going through the tournament unbeaten, adding a pool play win over their final opponents to their victory in the ultimate match. Pip Lunn was Tasman’s top scorer over the course of the tournament with five goals, Jess Davidson and Hannah Mowat both notched four, Morrow scored three while Tanya Hawley and Alice Roughan bagged two apiece. In pool play they beat Tasmania 5-3, Otago 4-0, Counties Manukau 4-1 then overcame Tauranga/ BoP 2-0 in a penalty shoot-out after the scores were tied 2-2 after regulation time. Having topped their group by a point from their hosts, they were drawn against North Harbour in the semifinals, prevailing 4-1, setting up a final date with the home side.

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Having worked with one of the biggest clubs in football, Jess Ibrom will lend his talents to Tasman United this season as he looks to establish the franchise as a national powerhouse. The new head coach and Nelson Bays director of football has a wealth of experience in a career that has spanned the globe. “Football has taken me to a number of different countries around the world,” he says. Jess has a notorious eye for talent having had extensive involvement in developing the Phoenix Academy and coaching at the Asia Pacific Football Academy. He has coached at international level with the Cook Islands, but Jess says the biggest highlight on his enviable resume was working with English Premier League giants Chelsea FC.

Tasman United head coach Jess Ibrom has taken the reins from Andy Hedge for the 2019-2020 season. Photo: Jonty Dine. “Being exposed to a top-level European club was just a fantastic experience.” Jess was tasked with scouring the world for the best players he could find. After travelling Asia and South America, Jess relocated to New Zealand and will now look to assemble the best squad possible for the ISPS Handa Premiership. “I have followed the club for a number of years and was very enthused to apply.” After a disappointing

campaign in 2018-19, Jess is confident he can turn things around this season. He says he has brought on plenty of “passionate local football people” with a great mix of knowledge and experience. “There is a strong local influence with management and plenty of players with local connections that I’m very keen to bring to the club.” Jess’ time overseas has shaped his coaching philosophy and he says he is a big believer

in creating an environment for players to develop and prosper. “I want people to come to the games and be enthused about Tasman United, so it won’t be a brand that will be sit back and let the game happen. We will be playing front foot football.” He says the next few months will be focused on making the team as competitive as possible. “I want to be successful and firmly believe we can.” Jess also plans to bring the team and the community closer. “There is an identity to the club, fan engagement is a key factor.” Jess has settled into the Washington Valley with his wife and says they are loving the change of scenery from the city. “We are really enjoying Nelson and slowly establishing ourselves,” He says the city has a reputation for producing quality footballers and he hopes to carry on this legacy.

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Jesse Merrell and Patty Baker were the lucky recipients of a pair of Shane Cameron gloves. Photo: Jonty Dine

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With a memorable career inside the ring, former New Zealand heavyweight champion Shane Cameron is now looking to leave his mark outside it with the next generation of fighters. The Mountain Warrior knows firsthand how cost can be a major barrier for young boxers pursuing the sport. So, to help alleviate some of that financial stress, Shane has donated 50 pairs of his Counterpunch brand gloves to

promising fighters around the country. Victory Boxing members Jesse Merrell 9, and Patty Baker 14, were two lucky recipients of a brand-new pair of gloves. Boxing is a family tradition for Patty, and he wants to be a professional and says he was somewhat star-struck when he met and trained with Shane. “He had a lot of knowledge which he shared with me.” Patty says he has watched plenty of footage of Shane’s fighting career. “It’s pretty impressive, I definitely look up to him.”

Jesse has a hard time with school and boxing is an outlet for him. His father says Jesse is simply addicted to the sport. Jesse says the new gloves are amazing and he was excited to get punching as he chases his dream of a career in the UFC. Victory Boxing founder Paul Hampton says the young boxers were worthy winners. “They are very committed and have great support from their parents.” Paul says the glove giveaway is an incredible initiative. “Shane had a great career and it’s a credit to him to be giving back.”

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The Mako B team and their Wellington counterparts made the most of balmy spring conditions at Lansdowne Park on Saturday to turn on a 14-try bonanza. In the end the sides had to settle for a share of the spoils after a highly entertaining 47-47 draw. The visitors had the upper hand, on the scoreboard at least, for most of the contest. They led 33-19 at halftime and held a 47-40 advantage with full time up on the clock. However, Tasman had the final say when winger Timoci Tavatavanawai

dived over for his third try and replacement first five Campbell Parata nailed a tricky conversion to force the stalemate. Both sides possessed players with Mitre 10 Cup experience and brought intensity, pace and power to the contest. The set pieces were relatively even, while the battle at the breakdown was also well-balanced, offering both sides plenty of quick ball and scoring opportunities. Skipper Taina Fox-Matamua, alongside flankers Taine CraggLove and Tim Sail brought energy and powerful carries to the mix.

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A pair of the most promising young riders in the region will be among the field for the latest round of New Zealand’s top amateur cycling series. Keegan Hornblow and Kaio Lart will join 150 other cyclists for round six of the Calder Stewart series in Nelson this Saturday. Keegan, 18, was part of the New Zealand junior men’s cycling team which finished fourth at the World Track Championships held in Germany last month, while 17-yearold Kaio is a national title and record holder. Tasman Wheelers president Mike Rutledge says the duo are an indication of just how much talent there is in Nelson. “We have got some young riders who are just absolutely smashing it at the moment and following in the footsteps of guys like George Bennett. “To see that level of talent coming through and how our little club is performing on the national stage is fantastic.” The club will have the chance to showcase that talent this weekend when the Calder Stewart Series

Nelson cyclists Kaio Lart, Mike Rutledge and Keegan Hornblow are ready to roll this weekend. Photo: Jonty Dine.

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After suffering a brutal spear tackle and being knocked unconscious, all Natania Ngawhau was worried about was her other “team”. As concerned onlookers went to call an ambulance, Natania waved them off. She told her would be helpers that she didn’t need any assistance and she certainly wasn’t going to hospital - she had to get to orchestra practice after the game. It was not the first time her toughness was exemplified on the footy field. During her very first game for Nayland College, Natania tore her ACL but opted to carry on playing. “I thought someone had just kicked me in the knee really hard and I was being a wuss.” With the ability to absorb such punishing hits, it may surprise many to learn that Natania can also hit the delicate notes of orchestral masterpieces such as Souvenir Du Poitou on her trombone. In stark contrast to her uncompromising rugby persona, Natania is also a member of the

Natania Ngawhau has been balancing her rugby and brass band commitments. Photo: Jonty Dine. Nelson City and New Zealand Secondary Schools Brass Bands. The 17-year-old is no stranger to breaking barriers, however, as one of only three girls in the New Zealand band, which until recently exclusively accepted males. Her music teacher is understandably horrified about Natania’s chosen sport. “She’s worried I’ll get my teeth knocked out and won’t be able to play my instrument.”

But Natania’s teacher will need to make peace with Natania’s extra, extra-curricular activities as she shows no signs of slowing down. She was recently named in the U18 Mako women’s team, was invited to the national secondary school’s mountain biking competition, attended the South Island athletics champs in shotput and long jump and is also preparing of an overseas rugby sevens trip. Natania admits it can sometimes

be overwhelming to balance so many commitments, but the successes make it all worthwhile. However, it hasn’t all been smooth sailing for the diminutive halfback in her one and a half seasons playing rugby. Concussion ruled her out of the Mako’s games against Buller and Wellington. Though she was ecstatic the team beat Wellington for the first time, she was devastated to be on the sideline.

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The symptoms have also affected her schooling as she struggled to concentrate during the recent mock exams. However, just as she has done in the past, Natania will not be deterred by adversity and plans to come back stronger next season. Though she has a number of potential paths she can take, she says music is her true passion and is already employed as a tutor at the Nelson Centre for Musical Arts. Natania isn’t one to rest on her laurels, constantly looking for the next challenge. During the recent school holidays, her neighbor jokingly asked if there was anything she can’t do. After replying “I can’t ride a unicycle,” Natania got to thinking and decided there was no reason why she couldn’t. After buying herself one, she went about teaching herself to ride it and, just six days later, she was a seasoned pro. Unsurprisingly, Natania has already set her sights on a post school career. In a bid to mesh her musical talent and unrelenting toughness, she hopes to join the New Zealand Army Band with the ultimate goal of becoming a police officer.

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took the opportunity to find out about our club and to have heaps of fun in the process. A bouncy castle, a BBQ, raffles, a fortune wheel and a big casting competition all helped entertain our guests, while the committee members answered questions, gave fishing tips, filed new memberships and handed out welcome gifts for new members. A couple of really nice spot prizes like rugby tickets and Hunting & Fishing vouchers marked the end of a great open day. Last season set a new record with almost 250 members, and this year will be even bigger and better. Join us before the end of October to be in the draw for more fantastic prizes. Our sponsors are again very generous! Find more info on www.dawn breakers.co.nz or on facebook.

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WRITERS AT LUNCHTImE All welcome Wed Oct 2 from 11.30am at The Prince Albert, 113 Nile Street, Nelson. Guest speaker at 12.30 pm is Annika Ohlson-Smith on her journey as a romance writer and her recent experience of attending the RWNZ Conference. Contact Chrissie, NZ Authors, 5469818. ARmCHAIR TRAVELLERS Sat 5th October, 7.30 pm. Presbyterian. Hall, Top of Songer St. Speaker, Joy Bradley: Building Homes and Hope for Habitat for Humanity in Cambodia and Fiji. Entry donation for Habit for Humanity. Supper. Iain, 5473329. CARING WITH CONFIDENCE a free course for friends and family caring for a person with dementia. In Richmond on 15 and 22 October. For more information phone Alzheimers Nelson 5467702 NELSON RAILWAY Founders Park. From Saturday 28th September right through the School Holidays, the railcar will be running daily from 11am, weather permitting. Adults $6 Children $4 Under 3 years free. NELSON SAmBASSADORS Super Samba Car Wash: Come on over this Sun (29th September) to Tyre General, 118 Tahunanui Drive, and we'll give your car a super soapy sponge, scrub and rinse. Raising funds for new instruments and costumes for our band and dancers. $5/car. www.sambanelson.co.nz NELSON 50+ mINI WALKERS October 1st, Queen Charlotte Walkway, bus trip $25. Ph. Alan, 547 7690. NELSON 50+ WALKING GROUP October 3rd, Green Hills Lookout-Motueka Valley. Ph Alison & Ken, 544 6833 or Val, 022 122 0911 KELLYS CONSERVATION FOREST Come for a walk through the rare old forest or explore the trails through newly planted areas. Lookouts seats,

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