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Capsized pair saved by beacon ‘It’s a bloody good insurance policy,' says rescued man Charles Anderson It all happened in an instant, says Gary Hind. One second he was looking at his friend Tracey Harvey sitting at the back of his boat, and the
next she was in the water. It was about 8.30am last Tuesday when a small wave hit the boat off the Golden Bay coast, and Tracey slid off the chilly bin she was sitting on. Then, she was in the water. But when Gary tried to pull her
into the boat, it sunk down and water started pouring in. Within seconds it had capsized, leaving the pair floating. “I thought ‘s**t’. I told Tracey to ‘hold on and don’t let go’,” Gary says.
They were both wearing lifejackets, and on Gary’s one was something that he had only purchased several months before at the urging of his friend, Leon Couper. It was a Personal Locater Beacon (PLB) which lets you instantly signal
for help. The beacon shows the Rescue Coordination Centre New Zealand (RCCNZ) your approximate location, taking the ‘search’ out of search and rescue.
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Diving for glory Those that spend their summers protecting us at the beach were put in the spotlight at the weekend for the annual Nelson Tasman Surf lifesaving carnival. The athletes were pitted against each other in various competitions including IRB racing, beach sprints, flag and ski races. The action on both the sand and water was fast and furious. Here, Noah Huband is pictured edging out his opponent to the flag. Photo: Evan Barnes/Shuttersport.
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FROM PAGE 1 The sooner rescuers can help you, the more likely you are to survive. “It’s a bloody good insurance policy,” says Gary. He activated it at 8.35am and within 30 minutes the Nelson Marlborough Rescue Helicopter had arrived and was airlifting Tracey to Nelson Hospital. A launch owned by a doctor at that same hospital came by and picked up Gary. “We would have drowned if we didn’t have that beacon,” says Gary. “It’s one of those things that could have happened to anybody.” Leon says he is thankful his friend took his advice and got the beacon. “Without it they would have been statistics, unfortunately. I just try and drum it into people.” Leon was a commercial fisherman
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A PLB, which is easily purchased, and registered saved Gary Hind and Tracey Harvey’s lives. Photo: Maritime NZ. for many years and knows the dangers of the sea. “You can’t rely on it and once it gets bad, it can get really bad.” Leon says cellphones are helpful, but not when they get wet. He says the rough price tag of $350 for a beacon should never be scoffed at. “What the hell is $350 for your life?”
The RCCNZ works 24/7, 365 days of the year responding to all distress beacon activations. The team acts quickly to find out as many details as they can about who set off the distress beacon and promptly send search and rescue teams to assist. RCCNZ senior search and rescue officer Chris Henshaw says the pair were well prepared for an emergency. “Crucially they were both wearing life jackets with the PLB attached. The PLB and the lifejackets saved their lives. The PLB not only sent out the distress alert but also gave the location in Golden Bay where they had capsized.” Registering your beacon at www. beacons.org.nz is fast, easy and free. It’s also required by law. Maritime NZ’s Baz Kirk says every year about 20 people die in recreational boating incidents –
many of which could have been prevented. “We’re urging people to follow the Boating Safety Code and to always have a plan in case things do go wrong. We want everyone to have a great summer – and get home safely after a good day out.” Prep, Check, Know before you go Prep - Whether that’s your boat, paddle board, canoe, kayak, waka or any other vessel, making sure it’s safe and water-ready before leaving home. Check - Make sure lifejackets are the correct size, in good condition and suitable for the type of boating you do. Know - Use the Marinemate app and Metservice Marine Weather app for weather and local rules.
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Nelson Police are looking to crackdown on motorists flouting the rules on Waimea Rd. Speeding on the section that was changed to 50kmh from 70kmh, as well as motorists using the double lanes by Station Reserve as passing lanes, has prompted the move. “It is on our radar,” says Tasman roading policing manager Senior Sergeant Grant Andrews. “We’ve had some speed feedback signs along there, so we know that people aren’t adhering to the speed limit as well as they should be.” The area in question runs 240m south of Market Rd through to 200m north of the Beatson Rd roundabout. Nelson City Council reduced the speed limit on the section of the busy road in mid-2019 due to safety reasons. However, after one-and-a-half years, some motorists are still ignoring the rules, Grant says. “We will be doing some speed enforcement up through there it’s going to become a focus for us, and we want to get it sorted and make people aware of the
Tasman roading policing manager, Senior Sergeant Grant Andrews, says motorists speeding on Waimea Rd are on police’s radar. Photo: Kate Russell. issue before school returns.” Police will be taking an educational approach at first - over the coming weeks they will have a presence in the area, monitoring people’s speed with lasers. “We want to educate people first and hopefully the message will get through.” Grant says people misusing the double lanes also needs to be addressed. “People are using those lanes as overtaking lanes. They are
not designed for that and it is causing some issues.” However, council’s group manager infrastructure Alec Louverdis says they hope the issue will resolve itself when the new traffic signals come on. “Driver behaviour at this section of Waimea Rd is expected to change when the new traffic signals become operational. The impact of the signals will be closely monitored, and any issues reviewed and addressed as necessary.”
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Nelson’s waters have been home to two close shark encounters by spearfishermen over the past several days. Firstly, Jahmon Wilson came face to face with a bronze whaler off the coast of Nelson on Thursday. He had just speared his first-ever kingfish off Schnapper Point as he broke the surface to celebrate. His excitement soon turned to shock, however, as a three-metre bronze whaler latched onto his line and began to fight for the fish. The 18-year-old had his prize snatched right out of his hand by the shark as it thrashed around him and eventually towed him underwater before cutting the line. "I was buzzing for a while, I'm still replaying it through my mind," Jahmon says. The teen spearfisherman says he didn't feel a sense of terror. "I was more in awe, the adrenaline was flowing, I was almost excited. I was just lucky the shark had good aim and didn't take my hand with it." Jahmon says it was simply the reality of hanging out in their backyard. Jahmon filmed the incredible encounter on his GoPro. "I just wanted one to capture those moments and ended up getting a pretty cool one."
Jahmon Wilson filmed a bronze whaler snatching his kingfish off his line last week. Photo: Jonty Dine. Jahmon had swum out about 200m from shore when he was surrounded by a school of kingfish. "I picked out a nice one and shot it. I got to the surface and the boys were telling me about the
sharks they had seen and then it just came out of nowhere." Jahmon says he initially I thought the kingfish had a bit more life in it, until it was ripped out of his hands. "I looked in the water and saw
“I was just lucky the shark had good aim and didn't take my hand with it.”
fins. It towed me for about 20 metres then cut the line and it took off with the fish." The group then hastily made their way to shore. "We weren't too worried because we knew it didn't want to eat us, but we didn't take our time, that's for sure." The experience is certainly not going to deter him.
Bronze whalers are the most common species of shark in New Zealand waters and often target spearfisherman due to their catch being an easy food source. Then, on Saturday, Jon Stead was spearfishing for kingfish off Pepin Island when he was pestered by a two and a half metre bronze whaler shark as he was reeling in a 15-20kg kingfish. “The kingfish managed to break free from the line, I wasn’t worried for my life or anything. I was quite annoyed at the shark that he’d ruined that opportunity for me,” he says. Jon says he didn’t panic when he saw the shark approaching but knew he couldn’t let the shark get the fish. “I’m glad the fish got away in the end and the shark didn’t get it. You don’t want sharks to learn that behaviour and start hanging around divers,” he says. Jon managed to capture the moment he encountered the shark, even having to prod the shark to keep it away. Jon has been spearfishing for 10-years and had a similar experience with a shark in the Coromandel. He says the best thing you can do it that situation is to stay calm. “You have to stay calm, don’t take your eyes off the shark and don’t dive alone. If you have an encounter with a shark, learn from it and move on”.
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Ship fire quickly extinguished: A fire that broke out aboard the Amaltal Atlantis last week started in the hold of the ship. Firefighters extinguished the ship fire at Talley's Wharf with the help of six appliances and a command unit. A TasmanMarlborough Fire Area spokesperson says the ship's fire crew was well prepared and did a great job in attacking and controlling the fire. "If they hadn't been prepared, this situation could have gotten very quickly out of control." The New Zealand-crewed vessel was at the Nelson wharf undergoing regular maintenance at the time of the fire. The 30-35 people on board the vessel were immediately evacuated and are safe and well, with nobody requiring medical attention.
Erin Bradnock Nelson South residents are worried that a new initiative to make the streets in their area more people-friendly might just be an accident waiting to happen. Late last year, Nelson City Council set up a trial to make the area through Kawai South, Tipahi and Tukuka Streets more people-friendly. The $950,000 project, 90 per cent funded through Waka Kotahi NZ, includes a four-way give way intersection, speeds bumps and controversial planter boxes and picnic table setups on the road. However, despite speed reduction in the area, some residents are concerned about the safety of the planter boxes and picnic tables being placed on the road to slow vehicles. Laurie Christian has lived at his Kawai Street address for 56 years and was surprised when the new planter boxes and picnic tables showed up in front of his property. “I’m very disappointed with it. I thought the council would’ve come to speak to me before they set this up in front of my property. They never came round to check,” says Laurie. Laurie describes the road set up as an “accident waiting to happen”. Across the street, Brenda-Lee and Stuart Cole are concerned the project might make the area less safe for children. “We’ve seen cars nearly hit kids. We don’t want our kids to see that and be traumatized,” says Brenda-Lee. Nelson City Council’s group manager
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Laurie Christian was surprised to see new planter boxes and picnic tables set up on the road in front of his Kawai St property. Photo: Erin Bradnock. infrastructure Alec Louverdis says the Innovating Streets for People project came about after “considerable engagement” with the community. Alec says many community members were “concerned about the speed of cars using their roads as a ‘rat run’ instead of Waimea Road. He says speeds outside Nelson South Kindergarten have reduced by 37.5 per cent, which has effectively reduced speeds on the road to 30kph. Community project leader and Kawai Street resident, Clare Scott, argues there is strong neighbourhood support for the project. “I do get frustrated that people are getting
bogged down in the nitty-gritty. It’s more about what kinds of neighbourhoods we want to create and the staff at Nelson City Council have been amazing to make this work,” she says. Clare does admit that the planter boxes are “not ideal," though she wants to remind the community that the project is a trial and open for feedback. “The ultimate goal is to make the streets safer, slower and more about people than cars, and I think the project is meeting this goal.” Residents can give feedback to council on www.shape.nelson.govt.nz/innovatingstreets.
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Local resignations: The Nelson Tasman Hospice CEO Frans Dellebeke has resigned after nearly nine years in the role. Nelson Tasman Hospice chairman John Peters says Frans did an “amazing job” guiding it through fundraising and the construction of the new hospice in Stoke. Frans says it had been “a privilege” leading an organisation with “such passionate and dedicated staff and volunteers”. Meanwhile, Nelson Regional Development Agency chief executive Mark Rawson is leaving the role to work as the Waikato regional director for Kāinga Ora.
Paraglider crash: A paraglider who crashed through trees in the in the Barnicoat Range last week was lucky to escape with only moderate injuries Barnicoat Range is a popular paragliding spot accessible via Marsden Valley Rd. The paraglider went into pine trees just below the Barnicoat Hill launch point.
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Demand soars for rentals, Wednesday, December 2: After living in a motel for five months, Levana Grout has finally been offered a rental property for herself and her one-year-old daughter Lequaila, which they moved into late last year. “It feels really peaceful to have my home now, I can finally relax,” she says. “It truly was the best Christmas present for me and my daughter. If I had any advice for anyone looking for a home, it would be to never give up as you never know when you may be blessed.” Growing mos for a good cause, Wednesday, November 26: The team of 15 men from CLM’s ‘Mo Bro’s’ had a successful Movember campaign raising awareness and funds for men’s health. “The fundraiser went well, we had 72 people at the breakfast and raised $2,500,” says CLM’s Mark Mekalick. Mark says nationwide, the team raised over $7,000. “In 2019 we raised $1,700, so it is a massive jump. We have already started talking about how we can raise even more in 2021.” First film fest for Hazel, Wednesday, November 19: The recent Top of the South Film Festival was the most successful ever, with more than 1000 film goers attending 12 screenings over three weekends in November. There were 55 films screened in Gold, Silver, Aotearoa and Young Filmmakers categories and 23 awards were given out in 17 categories, including Best Film for ‘Sleep No More’ by Doug Brooks, Best Director to Daniel Allen for ‘The Collector’ and the inaugural Falvey Filmmaker of the Year to Peter Blasdale.
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Construction of the first stage of Coastal View is nearing completion. Photo: Kate Russell.
Retirement village set to open in March Kate Russell A $190m retirement village located in the Tahunanui Hills is set to open its doors in March this year. Located on a 12-hectare site near Princes Drive, The Coastal View Lifestyle Village has been six years in the pipeline and will house up to 300 people in a mixture of standalone units, apartments, and care beds. It is the first Nelson development for Christchurch-based Qestral Group, says managing director Simon O’Dowd. “Construction is going well, we have 11
houses, including a few show homes, nearing completion. Then we will proceed in stages of nine or so houses.” The 60-bed rest home/hospital facility is also nearly finished. “We’re looking to have it open and ready for people to move into by March.” A swimming pool, cinema, restaurant/ café, wellness centre, dementia unit and independent living apartments are expected to be another 12 months away. A gymnasium, hairdressing salon and chapel are also planned for the village. Simon, who is also the national president for the NZ Aged Care Association,
says they have had a “huge” amount of interest in the development and they are excited to be expanding to Nelson. “We had an opportunity to establish a village rather centrally and close to Nelson Hospital - a number of retirement villages in the region are in Stoke and Richmond.” Construction of the new public road that will connect Princes Drive to Waimea Rd is also nearing completion after some hold ups with wet weather late last year. Kevin Blair from KB Contracting told Nelson Weekly that physical work is almost finished, with road marking expected to be undertaken this week.
Free English Course offered for limited time Now is your chance to take a Free English Course the central city, Nelson English Centre has great at Nelson English Centre. This is for New Zea- facilities and is very convenient for local shops, land residents or a ‘partner of a New Zealander’ parks and cafés. For the first time ever, Nelson Work Visa or a ‘partner of a New Zealander’ English Centre is offering evening classes for Visitor Visa, or a ‘child of a New Zealander’ NZ residents who work and can’t attend the dayVisitor Visa. This free English course is only time classes. “Our qualified, experienced team available for a limited time, so contact Nelson is here to make sure that students improve their English Centre today to book. “We offer full- English,” says Miles. “We test students on their time or part-time first day to check study options,” says their level, then we Miles Fitton, Nelson place them into a English Centre CEO class which focuses for the past 19 years. on reading, writing, “Nelson English use of English and Centre has received speaking.” For these government funding students, who are to provide free lescurrently New Zeasons for New Zealand residents, the land residents who course is designed Nelson residents Yukiyasu Uda, Larisa Dzonza, would like to learn to help them fit into Akiko Crowther, Ksenia and Serge Pashkevich, English; it’s free, but the New Zealand Toshimi Kashihara, and Sofija Petrovic have all been culture. Nelson it’s only for a limited learning English as part of a grant to help locals. English Centre has time, so you need to enrol soon and start the course by February or joined together with Massey University (WelMarch 2021.” If you would like to study Eng- lington) to offer an English examination, so for lish for free, please email a copy of your pass- those who want to immigrate here and continport and visa to: admin@english-school.ac.nz. ue their career, they will need to improve their Nelson English Centre was founded by James English level. “We offer the internationally recUpton in 1995. “James passed away two years ognised IELTS exam and, together with Massey, ago, but we are still a family owned school,” says we run these exams once a month. We also run Miles. “We have been welcoming international an IELTS preparation course once a month, one students here for the last 25 years.” Located in week prior to the exam.” Business Update. Adv.
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Speed changes between Nelson and Blenheim have met mixed reviews since they came into effect last month. Majority of speeds were reduced on December 18 along the stretch of road linking the two towns after NZTA spent more than a year analysing community feedback. Tasman road policing manager Grant Andrews says, so far, officers have been taking an educative approach towards the new speed limits, giving out warnings instead of infringements. “That is about to change though, people have had a month to get used to it plus the lead up to the changes, so there is no excuse now.” Some Nelson North residents have called the move “brilliant”, “less stressful” and a “huge win”, while others labelled some of the drops “ridiculous”, “unnecessary”. Gentle Annie resident Joanne Ragg says the change outside her home from 100kmh to 80kmh has been “hugely positive” from her perspective. “I’m coming out with a horse float most of the time and knowing when you come out of that driveway someone isn’t going to fly over the top of the hill, it’s great. It may take a little bit longer to get out, but I’d rather feel safer.” She says she has also noticed a reduction in noise and with her husband working in The Glen says that intersection with the state highway is also much safer. “I think they’ll find the number of accidents will greatly reduce, and I’ve found it hasn’t made that much
difference to the travel times, even through to Blenheim.” However, Tui Glen resident Sarah Canning “hates” the changes at the bottom of her hill where the highway is now 80kmh. She travels the trip from Atawhai to Hira two-three times a day to take her children to school and kindergarten and says although school isn’t back yet the difference in traffic is huge.
“I think they’ll find the number of accidents will greatly reduce, and I’ve found it hasn’t made that much difference to the travel times, even through to Blenheim.” “I get to the bottom of the hill and I’m waiting forever, the cars they’re bumper to bumper and it’s not only one lane to cross but two. “I’m fine with the 60kmh zone through Atawhai, I see kids on their bikes all the time, I wish they’d done that for Hira too.” She says she knows the traffic will only get worse when school goes back. “It’s really frustrating. I’m not enjoying driving and I used to really enjoy my drive out there but now I’m a frustrated driver with kids in the car and that’s the worst combination.”
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Summer slows for the hospitality industry Erin Bradnock Local hospitality operators are thankful for a busy holiday season but, now the buzz has worn off, they are worried about a slowdown. Hopgoods Restaurant on Trafalgar Street experienced a 30 per cent reduction in profit last week compared to the week before, says owner Kevin Hopgood. “It’s quite up and down for us. Normally the summer rush lasts until March but it’s not looking like that will happen this year,” he says. The gap left by international travellers has not only made an impact on customers but an impact on staff. “We are seeing that across the
board with staff shortages, from chefs, wait for staff to kitchen hands. Everyone in towns got a ‘staff wanted’ sign up.” President of the Nelson Hospitality Association, Ian Williams, describes this summer season as “unpredictable” as the staff shortages are making it difficult for business owners to manage. As such, they are often forced to shorten opening hours. “We just don’t know what February and March will be like. The short-term peak just been, paired with the difficulty of staff, leaves a real risk,” he says. Burger Culture owner Phil Williams says they too had a busy Christmas and New Year's period but is concerned with what lies ahead.
“I think a lot of business owners are scratching their heads concerning the end of summer,” he says. Burger Culture has had to adjust its opening hours from seven days a week to six days a week. The Vic House has gone down to five days from seven. Owner of River Kitchen, Blue Flemming, says it's been a slow summer so far for their café. “December was slightly down for us. I think mainly because we haven’t the cruise ships and Bay Dreams was half the size of what it normally was. "I did a quick calculation the other day looking at numbers from lockdown to now and it’s almost identical figures to 2019. Business is just slightly down this December and January,” he
says. Blue says that international tourists are typically more likely to spend more than domestic tourists out with their families. Chief executive of the Nelson Chamber of Commerce, Ali Boswijk, says that while it’s been a busy summer for tourism in the region, it’s looking like a shorter summer season. “Things are better than some people would have hoped for but we’re not seeing those forward bookings we normally would for February and March,” she says. Ian wants to remind customers to “to be kind and patient” to hospitality staff while dining out this summer season. “There’s a bit of worry but everybody's doing their best to ride through this together.”
When the music stops and the revellers go home, Bay Dreams, like many festivals, could have been left with tonnes of waste. But, instead the 2021 event diverted 79 per cent of the leftover waste from landfill, smashing last year’s record of per cent. For the 2021 festival, waste management was carried out by CLM, which also manages Trafalgar Venues for Nelson City Council, as they are developing a significant track record in both avoiding and reducing waste at events. Trafalgar Centre events coordinator Leah Parker says 85.4 cubic metres or just over four tonnes of waste was collected. “Only 21 per cent of the waste collected has gone to landfill, the rest is recycling and compost, with food waste going to Community Compost. “We’re delighted to have exceeded last year’s record. There are always improvements to be made, but we are really happy with the results.” Community and Recreation committee chair Tim Skinner was pleased to see so little waste go to landfill. “We really applaud the Bay Dreams organisers for continuing to support waste minimisation – events like this have an important role to play in helping everyone lighten their footprint.” CLM’s waste management plan, which has been in place since October, went into overdrive during the festival, and with help from their partners Can Plan, Waste No More, Onestaff, and volunteers the majority of waste was either composted or recycled.
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A smorgasbord of cultures and cuisine was shared by the community on Saturday at Anzac Park. Creating Spaces was an event aimed at increasing sustainability awareness and the unification of Aotearoa. Kina, paua, kuku and inanga were just some of the delicacies from the sea on offer as well as a mountain of meat cooked in the traditional hangi. Organiser Ra says the collaboration was to help reestablish our connection with nature and practice more sustainable ways of living. “This kaupapapa is promoting awareness around
Stangers share a hongi before the food was served Creating Spaces at Anzac Park. Photo: Jonty Dine. self-sustainable practices.” Ra says the community of Whakatu embraced the event. “Very stoked with turnout and grateful to all who offered
time, energy and attention.” Ra says Creating Spaces is also a way to break down our social boundaries. "Everyone had the same
beautiful energy, they were sending out that positive frequency and it became an energetic whirlwind of aroha.”
House hunters eye Nelson region Staff Reporter The number of people searching for property in Nelson last year was up almost 50 per cent on 2019, while house prices increased, and listings fell. Covid-19 did little to dampen the New Zealand property market last year. New annual data from realestate.co.nz shows that as prices soared, so too did demand with 23 per cent more users searching for property nationally when compared to 2019. Vanessa Taylor, spokesperson for realestate.co.nz, says that despite all the challenges that came with 2020, our love affair with property didn’t diminish: “Properties in New Zealand, on average, cost $75,056 more in 2020 than they did in 2019. Coupled with the record demand, this tells us that people didn’t shy away from buying and selling last year.” Vanessa says that all property listed on realestate.co.nz in 2020 totalled an asking price sum of $94 billion*, up 5.4 per cent on $90 billion in 2019. Demand from users searching for property at realestate.co.nz rose in every region in 2020, with the most
I hope you, your friends and family have had a relaxing start to the New Year. My thanks to those of you who have worked through this period to keep our economy and critical services running. I was delighted at the recent funding announcement of $6 million for our region through the Government’s Freshwater Improvement Fund, which will help to restore our natural environment and create new jobs in our region to accelerate our recovery from the impact of COVID-19. Our region will receive $1.3 million towards the Wakapuaka Enhancement Project, along with funding $4.75 million for two projects, which are led by the Tasman District Council to improve water quality and fish diversity throughout the region. All three projects are expected to create more than 50 new jobs.
significant increases seen in could have contributed to Zealand region in 2020, as the South Island. Searches price increases,” says Vanessa. well as nationally. were up 46.1 per cent in Only Auckland bucked the Nelson was up 6.6 per cent Nelson & Bays, 38.9 per cent trend, with a 10.5 per cent from $689,227 to $734,474. in West Coast and 37.6 per increase in listings in 2020, However, the largest price This builds on the $5.3 million announced in cent in Marlborough. during 2020 while Central Otago/Lakes increase 2020 towards cleaning up the Maitai River and Waimea Inlet. However, the increase in recorded a marginal increase was in Gisborne, where demand wasn’t matched by of 0.3 per cent. average asking prices were The investment into these projects the number of properties that “In Auckland we’ve started to up 21.8 per cent on 2019 across Nelson and Tasman affirms the Government’s commitment to our came onto the market, says see a change, with the large to $526,948. This was environment, as well as creating new jobs Vanessa. number of new homes being followed by Wairarapa and and investing in our local economy. Nationally, 109,128 properties built exceeding demand Manawatu/Whanganui, both were listed for sale in 2020 – a caused by population growth. up 16.8 per cent to $591,600 Nelson office 2.6 per cent decrease on the But supply and $494,468 respectively. is still tight 03 539 0480 The Experts in Denture Care 112,007 properties that hit because of the shortfall Southland increased nelson@parliament.govt.nz TheinExperts inprices Denture Care the market in 2019. previous years.” 14.4 per cen to $406,872 and Parliamentary office Marlborough property Average asking prices were Otago was up 13.7 per cent 04 817 8804 seekers were most squeezed up year-on-year in every New to $526,609. Freepost PO Box 18888 • Immediate and replacement • Latest technology dentures for choice last Parliament Buildings, Wellington 6160 • Immediate and replacement • Latest technology dentures dentures year, with 16.2 • Excellent fit and extremely • Excellent fit and extremelyrepairs dentures • Denture natural appearance per cent fewer /RachelBoyackNelson • Denture repairs natural appearance homes coming • Insurance quotes • Cosmetic dentures to @rachelboyack • Insurance quotes • Cosmetic dentures to support and improve facial on to the market • Total professional care for support and improve facial • Total professional care for structures denture patientsdenture patients in the region structures • Implant assisted dentures compared • Implant assisted dentures to 2019. In • • Latest technology dentures • Immediate and replacement Latest technology dentures Northland, new • Excellent fit and extremely dentures •natural Excellent fit and extremely appearance listings were natural appearance • Cosmetic dentures to support and • Denture repairs down 15.9 per improve facial structures cent on 2019 • Insurance quotes • Cosmetic dentures to • Implant assisted dentures and in Nelson support and improve facial • Immediate and replacement dentures• Total professional care for & Bays they structures denture patients • Denture repairs dropped 14.0 • Implant assisted dentures • Insurance quotes NZ made NZ registered andand bybyNZ registered per cent. NZformade by NZ NZmade registered and • Total professional care qualified dental technicians “What we’ve qualified dental technicians denture patients qualified dental technicians seen quite clearly • Obligation free first consultation throughout 2020 is demand admin@nelsondentureclinic.co.nz for property reception@nelsondentureclinic.co.nz admin@nelsondentureclinic.co.nz outweighing Authorised by Rachel Boyack MP, 35 Waimea 35 Waimea Road, Nelson Road, Nelson Parliament Buildings, Wellington supply, which 35 Waimea Road, Nelson www.nelsondentureclinic.co.nz
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Charged with preserving Nelson's local history
Nelson Anniversary Day on February 1 commemorates the arrival of the New Zealand Company’s first immigrant ships in 1842. Early settlers arrived with a vision to create “a civic centre…. consisting of a well-equipped library, a museum of history and ethnology and a philosophical society to promote intellectual development”. Within months, settlers had built a community library and reading room at the top of Trafalgar Street to house over 700 precious books, periodicals and journals which had been donated. Within 30 years, Nelson had 11 public libraries, mechanics institutes and other literary and scientific institutions scattered throughout the province. Locals observed strict rules prohibiting “conversing, reading aloud, lying on benches, smoking, eating, spitting or striking of matches”. In 1952, plans to send an extensive and valuable collection of historic documents belonging to Dr Francis Bett to Wellington caused an uproar. This spurred the formation of a historical society to keep them in Nelson. The aim was to collect and preserve items relating to Nelson province, and to house them in a quality storage facility. It was envisioned the Nelson Institute’s existing museum in Hardy Street would ultimately take responsibility for the collection. Almost immediately, the Nelson Historical Society (NHS) was offered free use of three rooms at the rear of ANZ Bank for storage. It couldn’t have come at a better time because Rose
Nelson Provincial buildings which Nelson Historical Society incorporated into their Christopher Vine-designed logo. Photo: FN Jones image, Ken Wright Postcard Collection. Frank had just gifted the society more than 100,000 glass-plate photographic negatives from the Tyree Studio. Recently, this collection was recognised by UNESCO. Two years later, in 1956, the Tomlinson Collection of antique silverware was donated to the city. Premises for these collections was urgently sought. Fearing further losses of important items, NHS worked hard to establish a regional museum trust board, to provide safe storage for regional treasures. However, finding enough money to protect items and pay staff was beyond the voluntary group’s resources. Nelson City Council acquired Isel House in 1960, hoping it would store the Bett/ Tomlinson collections. The Cawthron
Institute offered furniture and china from the Marsden estate, and the Nelson Evening Mail donated bound volumes of newspapers. However, the building was in poor condition and a fire risk. Nelson Provincial Museum Trust Board was finally established in 1963, with NHS giving them its assets for safekeeping. When the new Nelson Provincial Museum (NPM) building opened behind Isel House in 1973, the two group’s collections were combined. NHS had achieved its aims of collecting important local artifacts and archives, finding premises for their care and storage as well as the establishment of a Museum Trust Board. When the Museum
returned to its original site on Town Acre 445 in 2005, it held over 1.4 million items collected over 160 years. For more than 60 years, Nelson Historical Society has actively promoted and protected our region’s rich history. The Society has been involved in digitising newspapers and Nelson Photo News, writing for The Prow, producing an annual journal of researched articles, lobbying authorities on heritage issues, participating in heritage festivals, and providing monthly meetings, field trips and comprehensive newsletters for members. You’re welcome to join us each month for fascinating stories from the past, and we’re delighted to begin providing
interesting bits of history in The Nelson Weekly each month. NHS meet 7.30pm-9.00pm St Stephens Church, Tahunanui Drive 2nd Monday of month. $2 at door. More information on Nelson Historical Society’s Website and Facebook pages. 8 February: ‘Into the Unknown’ – Author Ian Trafford - “The secret WW1 Diary of Kiwi Alick Trafford.” 21 February: 2-3pm ‘Wakapuaka Restored’: Discover why Bryan McIntyre’s team have lovingly restored portions of the cemetery, and stories they’ve unearthed along the way! Additional insights will be provided by Society members Yoland Persico and Rosemary Venner.
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Well done Nicky and your team - what a worthwhile wonderful cause. Carolyn Anne Callister
Nelson forks out $1m in fines: Perhaps this amount could be spent on the roads where the revenue is earned. May allow for the limits to be returned to the original. Tony Currie
My daughter was part of this too. Thoroughly beneficial for her. Tania Smith Ne Weller
To be fair, I have no problem with cops catching people when they are going over the speed limit, with the exception of downhill as on the Appleby straight and the Nayland Rd bridge - these are revenue gathering sites only. Robyn Halkett While I agree some of the places they set up are dodgy, if not plain dangerous, most vehicles have cruise control now - so set it and don’t whinge when you get busted. Nothing you say here is going to change anything. Chances are the last time you did any driver training or even practiced emergency stopping was when you got your license. Do you know what happens when the ABS kicks in? Find a quiet back road, make sure no one is behind you and have a go. Now put the left wheels in the gravel on the side of the road and have a go at 100kph. Pretend your grandchild’s life depends on it, because one day it just might. Lots will be too scared. Lowest common denominator rules here, and it is very low. Looking at your speedo all the time is not the answer but remember the people who have to clean up the mess. Maybe the money should go to a driver training facility? Warwick Otang Snow It would be nice if it was used to improve the state of Tasman's roads. Jill Stanger
My hope this week is for a peaceful inauguration of new US President Joe Biden. It matters because America is the oldest, largest and most powerful democracy in the world. It is so important after the thuggery of last week when Trump supporters rampaged through Congress attempting to overturn their Election outcome. We need to learn from America’s problems. Their politics has
This is such an amazing thing to do, I did it in 2018 and it was one of the best things I did at school. Olivia Hall
Yes! My daughter loved going to this. Maria Shore
The annual Summer Sounds festival returned to Tahuna Beach on Friday night. Kicking off the evening was Nelson children's entertainer Kath Bee, who had young ones grooving along while parents enjoyed a drink in the sun. Summer Sounds will see 20 of the region's top musical acts in one place over two evenings. The programme features a wide range of musical genres across two stages, one focused on acoustic/community and the other on electric/youth. The next event will be on February 12 from 6pm. Photo: Jonty Dine Big business. Murray Eggers Pickings are pretty easy when the speed camera parks at the bottom of the hill on Appleby straight and Lansdowne Rd. Karen Mackey Great business to be in. I wonder how you’d go about opening your own cop shop? Leon Ward That’s 39 tickets per day on average or around 1.5 tickets per hour for a full day. Seems so tiny, lol. Al Stevenson
Shouldn't be pulling anyone over because of Covid and maintaining distance. Good excuse to speed, trying to get away from the car following, because of Covid. Merrick Allan Moral of the story, don’t speed. Courtney McHardy Well, that's what happens when you lower the speed limit on a damn highway. Haydn Fortaleza-jones How much will actually be paid? Neil McMurray
We just got a ticket going through Wakefield, where we are always so cautious about speed. Apparently, we were 5km too fast, but I find it difficult to believe as I said we are very cautious, especially just there. Francesca McGuigan Shine Girl Nelson is changing young lives: My daughter was a part of this, and she has definitely grown in confidence. Now to keep building on it. Thank you, lovely ladies. Loverna Elkington
I'm sure that most Nelson drivers couldn't get to the speed limit. Fines would be going to people that visit here. Adam Urquhart
Great to see the speed camera out in The Brook over the last week, like taking candy from a baby! Andrea Warn
This is such a wonderful programme. I have seen girls shift their emotions and thoughts towards positivity and hope. Thank you so much for continuing to provide this along
become too partisan and tribal between Republicans and Democrats. The US media are too politically aligned, feeding the divisions. National and Labour need to test and challenge each other’s policies and ideas but we cannot let these differences overwhelm our common purpose of making New Zealand a better country. We need to be vocal in our support of democracy and freedom of speech on the world stage.
China’s recent action in Hong Kong and with the Uighur people and Russia’s poisoning and the arrest of opposition leader Alexei Navalny are wrong and we must say so. Social media have become incredibly powerful. The good is the ease of access to information and enabling more people to participate. The risk is the spread of misinformation and its misuse. We need to be vigi-
lant in protecting freedom of speech, but find a way to reduce the harm. The closest our politics has had to brand Trump has been Winston Peters. His draconian electoral law changes enabling party leaders to dismiss MP’s needs to be repealed. I have a Members Bill before the Justice Select committee to do just this and am working hard to secure cross party support for its passage this
This is such a wonderful programme making a real difference in the lives of the girls. Thank you! Cathie Flett Gould
Congratulations. This is a vital programme for young people and is obviously life-affirming and life-changing. Jacqueline Mortimer-Hughes
I love being a Shine leader - seeing so many massive transformations in our girls fills my heart. My favourite moments are the cuddles, spoiling them and their excitement graduating, getting their confidence and self-esteem back, knowing who they are and loving themselves again. Ko Tina Tõku Ingoa So wonderful there is this support out there. Sharyn Ogg Wow, that’s an outstanding initiative. Carol Pitman
year. Democracy is not perfect and we need to be constantly seeking ways to improve it. America needs reminding of the wise words of former Republican President Abraham Lincoln – that Government must be of the people, by the people and for the people. Advert.
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Powerhouse mortgage brokers help locals buy homes It’s been three years since Devina & Scott Jackson bought the Mike Pero Mortgages Nelson & Tasman franchise, which has been operating in the region for more than 18 years. “We were named the top Mike Pero franchise in the country for 2020, which is really cool”, says Scott. “We are a small community and market but we’re batting well above our weight.” Scott describes the local market as ‘pretty crazy’ and says they are proud to be able to help so many clients navigate through the home buying process every month. Devina says they provide an excellent service and subsequently, the majority of their business comes from referrals from clients they have already helped. “People also come to us because they know we are supported by a trusted brand, and therefore it’s a safe place to start,” she says. “It’s great to have Laura Loghry join us in January this year,” says Devina. “She’s an amazing part of the team.” Scott says the addition of Laura shows the strength of the Nelson business and the strong demand. “As a team, we have over 50 years’ experience between us. We have been in the finance industry for a long time and have helped a lot of people. There’s probably nothing that we haven’t encountered and solved, so that should give our clients a lot of confidence.” The team at Mike Pero Mortgages provide a free service and this still surprises many new customers. “If
we do your mortgage, there’s no cost for you,” says Scott. “We do all the running around and strive to get you the best interest rates and the best possible package for your situation – there’s literally no catch.” “Our interactions are not just a once-only thing,” says Devina. “We hope to have our clients for life. We will help them again when their loans come off their fixed term, when they buy their next house, their rental property or upgrade their home.” “We can also help with their insurances – home and contents, life insurance, trauma, mortgage, income protection - so it’s a full package,” says Laura. Clients love dealing with the local team because they go the extra mile. “People can walk into a bank and get a mortgage approval, but that bank isn’t there at 7 o’clock on a Sunday night to help them make an offer,” says Scott. Scott, Devina and Laura are there throughout the whole home-buying process. “It’s not just to get the finance approved – it’s to help our clients through the whole process and answer questions like ‘how do I make an offer’, ‘what happens now they have accepted my offer,’ and so on. Helping them at every stage is the most rewarding part of our role, we’ve got the best job in the world.” To find out more, visit ‘Mike Pero Mortgages - Nelson & Tasman’ on Facebook or www.mikepero.co.nz, or give them a call.
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With eight national tours spanning musicals styles from crooners to country, opera to musical theatre, hits of the 60s to Irish ditties, Operatunity Daytime Concerts are renowned for their fun, fabulous costumes and music audiences know and love. Operatunity has now announced the addition of a second Nelson venue to their tour circuit, the Nelson Centre of Musical Arts. With their first venue selling out months in advance, the additional venue will be an opportunity for new audience members to experience Operatunity’s signature love, laughter and care delivered through music. “Our Nelson shows sell out over a year in advance so we felt it was really important to open our second concert venue so that more people can enjoy our special brand of music,” says Susan Boland, co-owner and managing director of Operatunity. In a first for Operatunity, the Nelson Centre of Musical Arts concert will be held at 4pm and followed by cheese, crackers and wine. Susan says these
nibbles are served by the artists from the show, and is an excellent chance to mingle with some of New Zealand’s brightest talent. She is looking forward to returning to the beautiful acoustics of the Nelson Centre of Musical Arts, having won the Nelson Aria Competition several years ago. Operatunity’s first concert tour for 2021 will be The Crooners at the Nelson Centre of Musical Arts, Sunday January 31, at 4pm. “This show is a trip down memory lane, swooning over smooth melodies, love songs and tight harmonies delivered with lots of pizzazz,” Susan says. It features classics from crooners such as Frank Sinatra, Bing Crosby, Roger Whittaker, Andy Williams and Barry Manilow. The tour stars singers Karl Perigo, Russell Dixon and Sharon Emirali, with Grant Winterburn on piano, Mike Booth on trumpet, Mat Fieldes on bass and Lukas Fritsch on the flute, sax and clarinet. For more information visit www. operatunity.co.nz or call toll free 0508 266 237.
Aotearoa’s first and finest New Orleans-style brass band is coming back to Fairfield House. Made up of top calibre Wellington musicians, the Richter City Rebels are bringing the warm, infectious sound and magnetic culture of New Orleans back to Fairfield’s courtyard for the 6th year in a row, on Friday at 7.30pm. Tickets from Eventfinda, $20 adults and $10 under 18 years, plus booking fee. Door sales $25 if not sold out. Photo: Supplied.
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Nelson Academy of Dance students performing Emeralds from Jewels. Love the sound of cornets, horns and trombones? Why not take up a fantastic opportunity to learn a brass band instrument in 2021? What’s more – when you join the NBS Nelson City Brass Band, the tuition is free and so is the instrument hire for a whole year! “People of all ages are welcome to participate, and we particularly like to encourage primary, intermediate and college students to join,” says NCB secretary Wayne Jennens. “The junior band have lessons on Tuesdays after school in the band room at Hathaway Terrace (next to Trafalgar Park). Wayne says it’s a great activity in which the participants get to
travel around. “Once they get up to particular standard, they can join the junior band and play three or four times a year in public. In July we are taking them to the national contest.” The term starts in late February, but people are welcome to join Nelson City Brass anytime. To register, email secretary1@nelsonbrass.org.nz Come and learn to dance in 2021! You will learn musicality, flexibility, strength, posture and the art of dance. The Nelson Academy of Dance offers a wide range of classes. “We have classical ballet classes, contemporary, boys classes, Pilates, point work classes, and
we work towards productions,” says Principal Gillian Francis. “Everyone is welcome to come and have a try. Laura SaxonJones, Sarah Lauder and Gracie Lewis will be doing guest teaching throughout the year, and Lily Sinclair, who recently sat her teacher’s exams, is now capable of teaching grade classes.” Principal Gillian Francis has been teaching at the academy since 1976. She is an ex principal dancer with the Royal NZ Ballet Company and has danced all around the world with different ballet companies.
Think ahead with NMIT. NMIT is known for its practical programmes that prepare you to be work and world ready. Whether you’re looking to upskill in your current industry, formalise your experience with a qualification, or change careers, NMIT has a programme for you. Students studying at NMIT experience a dynamic place with programmes that offer small class sizes, personalised tutor support, modern facilities and flexible learning, with a large number of our programmes available part-time, online or by blended learning.
We are proud to offer qualifications that specialise in regional growth industries and programmes in industries like engineering and trades, hospitality and tourism and the creative industries. Close ties with industry allows NMIT to offer work placements, apprenticeships and industry specific scholarships to our students across a number of programmes. NMIT degrees are practical and meet the same criteria as University, but allow students to stay local and apply their theory learning in a handson way. Visit nmit.ac.nz/degree for a full list of our degree programmes or take your next step and book a career conversation online at nmit.ac.nz/career-conversation.
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Since returning from Auckland 2019, Rebecca Bignall developed a Ballet school specializing in children aged 2-12yrs. ‘I foster young dancers through a fun, interactive curriculum which encourages the
love of dance, music, use of imagination, artistry and technique.’ Children develop lifelong skills including confidence, communication, self belief and positive mindset. They are involved in a yearly performance to showcase and celebrate achievement. Classes are held Fridays at Nelson Centre of Musical Arts and Thursdays at St Joseph's School Hall. Qualifications include: LNZAMD (Examiner), RTS RAD, BTchLN (Primary), Diploma Positive Psychology & Wellbeing, PBT Certificate. Rebecca encourages her students to participate in local productions and performances. In December 2020, she produced ‘The Ugly Duckling.’ For further enquiries please contact Rebecca on: rebeccabignalldance@gmail.com, 0805 or visit Rebecca Bignall Boutique Dance Company on Facebook. NB: Prospective students are welcome to have a 30-minute trial lesson for free. Enquire with Rebecca to confirm appropriate class and times.
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NMIT From a young age, Ashley Belk has been passionate about hip hop/street dancing. “I have danced and been involved in the competition scene for about 10 years,” she says. The owner of Born&Raised Academy, Ashley warmly welcomes new students onboard for Term 1, 2021. “We’ve got classes for all age groups and abilities and we also have competitive teams.” Held at Miki D’s Gym, there are beginner/intermediate classes for 8-12 yrs, there is also a teen girls class, and an advanced class for pupils aged 11 years plus who have been dancing for a while. From Beginner to Advanced, Born&Raised Academy has a class that’s right for you. “It’s a great opportunity to make new friends, learn a new skill, increase your aerobic fitness and strength and enhance your co-ordination, agility and flexibility.” To enrol for Term 1,
Ever thought about Pilates? It’s the ideal way to bring positive change in 2021. Located upstairs at 114 Hardy Street, Kate Burton and the team at Pilates Nelson offer a range of classes and although some are already full, several still have space available. ”The Over 50’s Beginners Class on Tuesdays at 9am is a popular choice and other beginners classes are Thursday 7pm and Monday at noon. If you’re looking to fit a class into your working week the the Early Bird classes on Tuesday and Thursday (7am) and Open Pilates Saturday (9.30am), are good choices and there are also evening classes.” Kate says, “Pilates is an exercise system which moves logically through the body to achieve a fine balance of strength and flexibility. It helps to correct muscle imbalances, releases tension, improves body awareness and posture, and is regarded as one of the safest and precise forms of conditioning available.” To enrol, email kate@ pilatesnelson.co.nz For more information, please visit www.pilatesnelson.co.nz
Senior students from Peta Spooner Academy of Dance in their element at the Theatre Royal. Jane Pascoe offers a unique programme where students are introduced to ballet, theatre craft and contemporary modern jazz throughout the year, giving them exposure to all the benefits of the three disciplines. With 21 years of training and experience behind her, Jane is qualified to teach classical ballet, contemporary modern jazz, theatre craft, dance exercise and freestyle dance. With classes on offer for children aged three years and up, Jane’s programme will allow your child to experience the magic of creative movement and learn these dance techniques in a safe and en-
couraging environment. Students will have performance opportunities and will also take place in IDTA examinations, plus, Jane strives to develop confident, kind and assured individuals with learning skills and perseverance that can be used in any area of life. Contact Jane for more information on dance, yoga, pilates and barre classes online and in-person. Check out her social media for fun and informative posts. Sharing a unique bond with Jane Pascoe is Peta Spooner, who for the last 52
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years has been introducing people to the joys of dance at Peta Spooner Academy of Dance. “Jane did her teacher training with me and the philosophy of our studios is essentially the same – such as inclusiveness,” says Peta. “We merge our studios for shows, we share exam sessions and teachers, many of whom have trained through me. So, together we have a strong commitment to sharing our resources.” Peta Spooner Academy of Dance aims to develop well-rounded dancers who are gracious, considerate and demonstrate a positive attitude. The academy has an excellent record for training teachers and provides outstanding tuition for all levels and abilities in classical ballet, contemporary dance and modern jazz. It also provides opportunities to perform on stage and sit examinations. The academy often ignites a passion for dance in Peta’s pupils. “We support our dancers into careers, and proudly celebrate their successes, including Hamish McIntosh who is a Classical Ballet Tutor at the Victorian College of the Arts, and Gina Andrews who is a full-time Contemporary Tutor at the New Zealand School of Dance.” For more information, contact Peta on 03 548 9890 or petaspooner.nelson@ gmail.com.
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Growing Great Men. Building a Legacy. Nelson College is looking forward to 2021 with enthusiasm! The team at Nelson College is starting the year with renewed energy and focus for providing the best education and opportunities for our young men. Nelson College knows the value of a strong and inclusive community. Our Respect 360 programme teaches Y9 boys how to achieve positive goals and thrive, and our Mentoring Programme pairs every Y9 boy with a Y13, fostering connections across year groups. Nelson College’s academic levels are consistently well above the national average. Our PeerTutoring Programme offers academic support, further strengthening the sense of community across the entire school. Nelson College has a huge reputation for sport, with our Sports Academies providing the highperformance training our students need to perform to exceptional levels in regional and national competitions. The benefits extend well beyond
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Nelson College for Girls pride themselves on providing a world-class education for young women in a very caring and supportive family environment. physical fitness, into social interaction, confidence, goal setting and camaraderie. We also have a thriving cocurricular programme – from
Chess and Future Problem Solving through to Music and Duke of Edinburgh, as well as all our lunchtime Clubs for every interest. Nelson College is committed
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Be your BEST at NCG. Nelson College for Girls has been empowering young women to be their best since 1883 by incorporating our PRIDE values, Positivity, Respect, Integrity, Diversity and Empathy, into our approach to education and everyday life at NCG. Academically we offer a wide range of subjects, with most students gaining significant success in NCEA, including high percentages of Merit and Excellence endorsements. Our mentoring programme, Ārahi, provides special nurturing for all students in a safe and inclusive way. Our students are purposeful, responsible, and engaged learners, with respectful relationships with each other and with staff. Learning for our students is holistic and includes a sense of understanding of oneself and others, as well as learning the skills and attributes to be successful in the adult world. If you would like to learn more, visit www.ncg.school.nz or call 03 548 3104 to arrange a time to meet with staff and experience NCG for yourself.
2021 Start of the Year Timetable Nelson College welcomes all new & returning students to the start of another busy & eventful year DEANS’ WEEK: MONDAY 25th to FRI 29th JANUARY All Year Level Deans are available to discuss final option changes. Contact the school office from Monday 18th January to make an appointment (03) 548 3099. Mon to Fri Year 13 Dean interviews (Pre-scheduled) Mon to Thurs Year 9-12 Dean interviews (by appointment only) Wed Leadership Team Day Thurs Year 13 Peer Support / Leadership Day Thurs New & Returning Teachers Day Fri Teachers Only Day WEEK 1: TUES 2nd to FRI 5th FEBRUARY MONDAY NELSON ANNIVERSARY DAY - CLOSED TUESDAY START OF TERM 1 All students in uniform. 8.45 am Year 9 & 13 meet in the Hall for Powhiri 10.00 am Year 9 & 13 Support/Leadership students ‘Big Day In’ (packed lunch, & change of clothes) 12.00 pm Preparatory School starts 3.00 pm ‘Big Day In’ finishes, Year 9 & 13 dismissed All other Year Levels to assemble in the Hall 10.30 am Year 10 11.00 am Year 11 11.30 am Year 12 12.30 pm Year 10 -12 students dismissed WEDNESDAY 8.45 am Normal school timetable for Prep, Years 10, 11, 12 & 13. Year 9 Assembly in the Hall before Homeroom & classes. THURSDAY ONWARDS Normal timetable for all year levels
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Inspiring people – Nayland College Nayland College has been serving the Nelson community for over 50 years. During this time, it has been a leader in developing inspirational learning programmes and nurturing students to reach their potential. Since being recognised as a finalist in the 2019 Prime Minister’s Education Excellence Awards, Nayland College has continued to strive towards developing independent, confident learners who have control of their own futures. As we move into 2021, we are excited to offer a new and innovative junior curriculum aimed at engaging and inspiring young learners. Included in this are the highly successful Institute of Sport and School of Music programmes. We believe academic achievement is strongly linked to whanaungatanga and engagement. Our goal is to inspire and grow successful learners from Year 9 right through to Year 13. The quality of a school reflects the quality of its relationship with the
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over the holidays to help them feel comfortable with their new surroundings. • Walking, scooting or cycling to school is a great start to the day, practice the safest route to school over the holidays. • It’s easy to let bedtimes, and getting up times, slip during the school holidays. Start getting back into a school bedtime routine a few days before school starts so your child has time to adjust. • If your child is anxious about their first day, make time to talk to them about their worries. There's loads of advice online about how to support anxious children by listening and asking rather than telling them not to worry. • If your child is starting school for the first time, look online for tips on enrolling and starting your child at school. • Get your child to have their clothing out and backpack ready the night before to reduce stress in the morning. • Make sure you’ve labelled your child’s lunchbox, drink bottle, sunhat and any clothing likely to be taken off during the day. Stationery • Unless the school provides stationery, you’ll probably have a stationery list from your child’s school. • Most stationery shops have deals on at this time of year so it pays to shop around. • Covering and labelling your child’s books can be really time consuming – don’t leave it till the night before. Look online for ideas such as wrapping the books in plain paper and getting your child to decorate – this can be cheaper and a lot more fun than buying sticky covering.
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Digital Devices • Some schools ask students to bring their own digital device. • Check prices at your school and/or local suppliers to find the best deal. • Ask about finance options to help spread the cost out over time. • Your school may have devices for students to borrow, or they may have a partnership with an organisation that can help. Lunchbox food • A healthy lunch will give your child energy to last the day, keep them happy, and help them concentrate. • A healthy lunchbox should include a mix of fruit, vegetables, whole grains, healthy fats, and protein (such as nuts, seeds, eggs, meat and fish). • High-sugar or high-fat treats for lunch (biscuits, chippies, juice etc) can make it hard for your child to concentrate later in the day. • If you can get your child to help pack their lunchbox, they’re more likely to eat it. • Keeping hydrated is important for concentration too – water is always best.
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This weekend the Milestone Homes Top of the South speedway are hosting the Capelli Hair Salon New Zealand Streetstock Grand Prix. Around fifty cars have entered this major event from all over New Zealand so qualifying will be tough and with only twenty-six heading to the finals the drivers will need to be on their A game. Entered is the current 1nz of Darrel Richards and 3nz of Levi Van Lieshout while there is a good mix of Christchurch, Dunedin, and Gisborne cars to keep them all honest. Some names to watch out for are the Gooch brothers Cody, Sean and Brendon from Gisborne who are always competitive and who also can decide on who wins a championship or not while the large amount for Christchurch cars that are fronting are well known to work together to secure a championship as well. The lone Wanganui driver 31V Simon Bland is no stranger to racing here in Nelson as he has been a regular visitor here and can turn some quick laps while the experienced drivers 62c David McSherry, 27c Paul Leslie and 54c Kirk Aldridge from Woodford Glen speedway in Christchurch would be within the favourites to take out this Grand Prix event. Local driver numbers have been on the increase this season with a handful of drivers such as
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STREETSTOCK GRAND PRIX 11n Cody McCarrison (who qualified at the recent NZ championship in Dunedin), 9n Ryan Musgrove, 61n KC Rose, 97n Steve Soper, 98n Neville Soper all showing good pace this season and could well position in this championship if a bit of luck goes their way. Also on the cards for this weekend is the open club championship for Stockcars and the Mark Thorn Memorial for Sidecars while the Historic Stockcars make another visit to our track. Due to the big number of entries for the Streetstock GP the racing will be starting half an hour earlier than normal so we will be kicking off the show at 5.30pm. For further information head to our website at nelsonspeedway.co.nz or visit us on our Facebook page Nelson Speedway Association Inc.
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Young Nelson footballers are set to have greater pathways available with the introduction of the FC Nelson academy. The new academy will launch in time for the 2021 season and will be located at Neale and Guppy Parks. The academy will offer a pathway in line with New Zealand Football’s ‘Whole of Football’ programme. Club president Philip Thompson says the objective of the academy is to provide a clear pathway through the ages, from under 10’s all the way to the first team. “For motivated and talented elite footballers we will provide foundation and direction to help them fulfill their aspirations, whether it be on a local level, regional or national.” The programme is designed to cover all aspects of player development, from technical to physical, social-emotional, and tactical. It will focus on providing a fulfilling and safe environment for footballers to enjoy the sport and create fine young people. Phillip says their aim is to make FC Nelson a financially sustainable, community-focussed football club playing at the highest level possible in the New Zealand game. “We were delighted with the agreement reached by the club and Nelson College last year,
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FC Nelson's football development officer Davor Tavich and coach TJ Hansen will be key figures in the FC Nelson football academy. Photo: Sara Hollyman and the FC Nelson Academy was always our next step. The academy will propel our club to a level beyond that of clubs of similar status to ours and will allow us to compete favourably with the majority of New Zealand football league clubs.” The academy will also boast what Phillip describes as the most qualified coaching team in the South Island. Davor Tavich is well known in local football circles and is set to assume the role of Football Development Officer. TJ Hansen will be returning to the club to continue his work as Junior Community Liaison Officer and will also form part of the academy coaching team with Mark Johnston, Diarmuid Brazendale, and George Camp-
bell. Club vice president and Junior Portfolio holder Craig Smith says they are delighted to have the commitment of these coaches. “Great football knowledge as well as great people for the Tasman United Youth League Squad. Mark, Diarmuid, and TJ are top coaches in our region and well known to a lot of people and the youth in our region. I believe, under Davors’s guidance, they will work very well together for the Academy.” The FC Nelson Academy will trial from February 2nd-4th for 9-12-year-olds, 3rd-5th for 1316 years old, and on the 9th11th of Feb for 17-18 years old. Trials will be held at Neale Park from 4-5.30pm.
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With the most coveted cup in sailing about to go on the line in Auckland, Nelson is preparing to stage its own regatta which gets underway this week. The 2021 Evolution Sails Nelson Regatta takes place from this Friday through to Tuesday January 26 and showcases the stunning Tasman Bay. Organised by the Tasman Bay Cruising Club, there will be plenty at stake for sailors in the annual regatta. A large fleet of trailer yachts will be competing for honours in the New Zealand Trailer Yacht Association National Champs. They will be joined by sports boats and keelers in Nelson’s biggest regatta event. The regatta has always proved popular for visiting sailors with its fantastic sea breezes, warm waters and gorgeous mountain backdrop. The Nelson Regatta starts on Friday with an invitational race for all boats, followed by prize-giving and socialising in the evening. The serious sailing then kicks off on Saturday with the trailer yachts, sports boats and big boats heading out for round-the-cans racing. Boats will also compete in the Wellington to Nelson race which involves racing yachts from Nelson, Wellington, Waikawa and further afield. Keen local yachtsman Sam Maitland says it’s a big social gathering of all the yachties on Saturday at the club, with entertainment and dining available. Sunday is more round-the-cans action, with all boats on the water. Monday is a race for the keelers across to Anchorage with a beach party in the Abel Tasman and Tuesday sees the boats return to Nelson with prize-giving that night. Sam says the warm, pristine waters of Tasman Bay have been the play-
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Budding Olympians got the chance to showcase their skills in Nelson last weekend in one of the biggest youth athletic meets in Australasia. The South Island Colgate Games saw thousands of children descend on Saxton Field for the three-day event. Nelson Athletes were right among the medals with Ellie Beever claiming gold in the division one 12 years long jump. Ellie saved her best jump for last after overstepping on her first two attempts. “I had two no jumps so I was really worried because I had to get one on or it wouldn’t count.” Ellie would rise to the challenge and claim the win with a distance of 4.53m. The Broadgreen Intermediate student says it was a cool and proud moment to stand on the podium in front of friends and family. Ellie also picked up a silver medal in the high jump and a bronze in the medley relay. The weather also played its part in the games, from scorching
Nelson athlete Ellie Beever with her haul of medals from the 2021 South Island Colgate Games. Photo: Jonty Dine. heat to torrential rain. “The first two days it was really hot, I had to keep applying sunblock and drinking, then Sunday was really wet and in the high jump I would get wet every time I landed.” The downpour would not
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Marlborough Falcons continued their march towards the top of the table, beating Wakatu by 83 runs in Nelson. An opening partnership of 74 between Chris Turkington (50 from 47) and Ben IvoryMcCullum (54 from 100) set the tone, followed by a 66-run second-wicket collaboration between Ivory-McCullum and Chris Bartholomeusz (22 from 39). In reply, a second-wicket partnership of 68 between Brad Smith and Fergus Hughes threatened briefly to get the home side close, but when they were dismissed wickets fell regularly until Wakatu were all out for 165 in the 40th over.
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Tasman Premier League frontrunners Athletic College Old Boys continued its impressive unbeaten streak in Blenheim on Saturday. The Zhorab twins were again in dominant form as ACOB picked up a 178-run win over the Dolphins. Batting first at Horton Park, ACOB amassed 251/9 from its 50 overs with almost everyone contributing to the total. Leading the way was Thomas Zhorab with 63. It was his second half-century of the season to go with his 114no against Wakatu. His opening partner Josh Simpson supported with a brisk 32. The Dolphins were never in the chase as they lost consistent wickets to be dismissed for just 73 runs. David Zhorab claimed five wickets while conceding just eight runs off his ten overs in a stunning spell. Elsewhere, a century from Central Stag Greg Hay guided Waimea Toi Toi United to a comfortable eight-wicket win
A Greg Hay century ensured his side victory over Stoke/Nayland in the Tasman Premier League on Saturday. Photo: Barry Whitnall/Shuttersport. over Stoke Nayland. Hay struck 102no as Waimea chased down 215 in just 37 overs. Stoke/Nayland lost its final wicket with the final ball of its innings in which Josh Smith topscored with 45. Sam Baxendine took 4/37 backed up by Mitchell Grant with 3/31.
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Results: ACOB def Dolphins by 178 runs Wanderers def Nelson College by 74 runs Waimea Toi Toi def Stoke/Nayland by eight wickets. Falcons def Wakatu by 83 runs.
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Lizzie Neale has rediscovered her love for golf. The 17-year-old admits she was feeling burned out at the end of 2019 and opted to take a step back from the game amidst the coronavirus chaos. “I just wasn’t motivated, I was doing a bit too much and with school as well, so I took a bit of a break, worked on lots of mental stuff.” Unable to play during lockdown, Lizzie opted to ease back on her golfing regime. “I pretty much took Covid as a year to chill out. I wasn’t going too hard, just a bit of practice.” Lizzie has reaped the benefits of the break as she sets her sights on the future. “I got my motivation back and I’m excited to see what happens.” The young prodigy was recently awarded a scholarship to study at Fresno University in California from 2022.
Lizzie Neale has been awarded a full scholarship to attend Fresno University in California. Photo: Supplied. While the Nelson College for Girls student has been courted by a number of prestigious colleges, it was the connection with the Fresno coach which sealed the deal. “I just got on well with her, we had a lot of Zoom calls and it was pretty relaxed. We also had some good chats about things other than golf, which is important because I will be there with none of my family.” Lizzie says she is excited to live in America. “There is just something
about it, the weather will be mint, and the competitiveness is something you just can’t get in Nelson.” Lizzie is also relishing the opportunity to play on some of the best courses in the world. “You can’t really compare to here; they are just so pure.” Lizzie recently played in the New Zealand under-19 tournament in Auckland, finishing seventh. “I didn’t play many tournaments this year, I just
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Cricket: For the first time in 36 years, identical twins were named in the Central Hinds squad. Anna Gaging joined identical sister Kate in the 12 named for Monday’s Dream11 Super Smash T20 against the Otago Sparks at Pukekura Park. The 19-year-old Nelson cricketers are both graduates of the CD Under-21 squad. Anna is a right-arm medium-fast bowler and batsman, and Kate a right-hand batsman who can also keep wicket.
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number of tracks in a short space of time, which is important to me as a busy mum. Nelson is ideal for biking; in terms of our weather and proximity to everything.” Sunshine. Exercise. Good for the environment. Fewer cars on roads. Endorphins. The benefits of owning an E-bike are endless.
Valued Team brings Wealth of Experience
Three years ago, Brendon and Rochelle Mathews first opened The Bike Station in central Nelson and today the vibrant, expanding business has fantastic stock and a passionate, experienced team. Rochelle says contrary to what some may think, Ebikes aren’t a lazy option. “Ours are pedal-electric, so you still have to pedal but you get assistance as
you need it, so they’re suited to anyone, including those with a medical condition. “Using an E-bike allows me to get uphill quickly and ride for longer. They’re great enablers. I can do a
Staff are a massive part of The Bike Station. “Without them, we wouldn’t be here today,” Rochelle says. From the outset, Brendon and Rochelle have been focussed on having high-quality staff and, because they all have significant experience with bikes, the couple have 100% faith in their ability to provide fantastic service. Yohann, who is from the UK, says, “It’s been useful to experience how bike shops operate in other countries, including New Zealand. I picked Nelson because of its awesome mountainbiking trails and The Bike Station had cool brands, a nice workshop and it’s a great place to work.” Meanwhile, two-time national track cycling champion and national record
holder Kaio, loves working at The Bike Station while teaching young bike enthusiasts (in schools) how to ride and it helps build up the local junior base. Hunter, who has recently left college has been working fulltime at the store since November last year. “I’ve done a lot of mountainbike racing, so my passion has inspired me to work here as a bike mechanic and be part of the mountainbiking community. It’s an awesome business and getting to work on bikes all day long is great.” Lindsay, who has been with The Bike Station for just under two years, says he had been looking to get back into the bike industry as a mechanic after a stint in Whistler, Canada. “This is a nice place to work; a good bunch of guys. They have the same kind of passion that I have for mountainbiking, so it’s a no-brainer really.” Finally, Sam began working for the business in December after moving from Auckland. “I started as a customer and ended up working here; I love the team; we all get on well. It’s always a good sign of a great workplace
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Whatever kind of bike you require – whether it’s commuting, for exercise or exploring the great Owners of The Bike Station, Brendon and Rochelle Mathews, have focussed on having high-quality staff outdoors, drop into The Bike whose combined wealth of experience is invaluable to the business. (Front L to R: Hunter, Sam, Kaio. Station at 54 Vanguard Street and have a chat with one of the Back L to R: Rochelle, Lindsay, Johann, Brendon). friendly team. For more informaif you are socialising outside of Trade-In Programme for fantastic deal on kids' bikes. Pay tion, visit www.thebikestation. & car ol d Cafe oln evar linc ly Boul full price for the first bike then co.nz d tosuP work and the general vibe of the Ply supp Kids' Bikes ud to place makes it pretty fun to be in.” The Bike Station offers a ProProu
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