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Man leaps from plane before abusing staff Erin Bradnock A drunk man who leapt from the top step of an Air New Zealand plane after ignoring the safety briefing instructions on a flight

from Christchurch to Nelson, then went on to assault flight staff before hurling racist abuse at them. Cody Levi Barbarich, 27, boarded the flight on

November 25 and became aggressive towards Air New Zealand staff after he failed to comply with safety briefing instructions. The plane was forced back to the

gate to disembark him at which point he jumped from the top step of the plane and pushed his elbow into an Air New Zealand employee. According to the police

summary of facts, the man continued to yell abuse and was aggressive throughout the entire situation.

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Stepping up for friend in need

Kate Russell

When Youth Nelson manager Maree Shalders started chemotherapy for breast cancer at the start of this year, she knew losing her brunette locks would be part of the process. Little did she know that some of her staff and good friend Kath Bee would be losing theirs too. Kath, the Youth Nelson staff and Nelson City councillor Rohan O’NeillStevens are all shaving their hair off today in support of Maree, who has been manager at the organisation for 20 years. The fundraiser will support

the Nelson Cancer Society and Youth Nelson, which is an alternative education provider for young people who have not been successful in mainstream education. “When Maree told me that losing her hair was going to be a big ordeal, I thought about it and decided to shave mine off,” says Kath, a children’s songwriter and former Youth Nelson worker. “Maree’s response was, ‘you can’t shave all those beautiful curls off ’.” It was just before Christmas when Maree found out she had breast cancer.

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Man leaps from plane before abusing staff FROM PAGE 1 After returning to the boarding area to obtain his luggage, a staff member attempting to assist Barbarich was met with racist verbal abuse. In the Nelson District Court on Monday, Barbarich pleaded guilty to charges of common assault, disorderly behaviour and initially failing to turn up to district court. When spoken to by police he admitted to jumping off the step, elbowing a staff member as well as the use of a racist term towards a member of staff following the incident. He told police he was intoxicated and upset due to a previous relationship breakdown and offered an apology to Police to be conveyed to victims.

Barbarich’s lawyer Ian Miller says the defendant was apologetic regarding the racist comment having been subjected to racist abuse himself. Judge Jo Rielly told the accused the case made for “appalling reading” and was glad to hear he was sorry. “It’s concerning that you were so wound up in a very contained environment and that you could get so worked up over so little,” she says. “People on the plane were probably quite frightened and everyone was inconvenienced.... Behaving like this is just entirely unacceptable.” Judge Rielly convicted Barbarich and ordered him to pay $100 in emotional harm reparation to two staff members involved. He was also sentenced to 120 hours community work.

Stepping up for friend in need FROM PAGE 1 She finishes chemotherapy in June and is currently having sessions every three weeks. However, Maree has 12 weeks of weekly sessions coming up which will see her having to take more time off work. “It’s always hard when a staff member is down, it won’t be easy. That’s why this fundraiser is so important, because we don’t have a budget to cover extra costs for when a staff member is away,” she says. Maree says the week before she was planning to shave her hair off, her daughter beat her to it and shaved hers. Then, on the morning Maree took her hair off, her colleague Helen took hers of as well. “It was totally amazing.” Kath says she is feeling confident ahead of the shave today, which will be done by

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Waimea Rd lights finally turned on

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It has been more than two years since the hills overlooking Waimea Rd started being dug up but now a new intersection with a link up to Princes Drive is complete. On Monday the traffic lights were finally switched on. The project has been the bane of commuters of the busy network with road cones and single lanes being seemingly ever present. The road, named ‘Clarence Drive’, grants access to the $125 milion Coastal Views retirement village which is under contruction and has gone through various installments over the years. This inclues cost blow outs for a new Railway Reserve underpass and a percieved lack of consultation for the traffic lights. The lights operate by a sensor and are not timed like most other lights in the city. However, there have been claims that the lights will worsen peak time congestion on Waimea Rd. The retirement village is part of a $750m growth strategy undertaken by Christchurchheadquartered Qestral

The scene on Waimea Rd on Monday afternoon after the Clarence Drive intersection was opened. Photo: Charles Anderson. Corporation. Chairman of Questral Corporation, John Ryder, previously told the Nelson Weekly that although they have no involvement in the lights or roading project, they believe a new road connecting Waimea Rd with Princes Dr could be a “positive thing” for Nelson and that having access to the port hills could have the ability to draw traffic away from Waimea Rd. “The traffic lights are a Nelson City Council requirement. However, we believe it will open up the area due to creating a loop and provide another exit from Waimea Rd.” A traffic assessment report from the developers of the

village also identified that “the traffic related effects of the proposed retirement development will have minor traffic related effects across the local network.” The new retirement village will feature residential units to house up to 300 people, including 180 standalone units, 60 apartments and 50 care beds. An on-site pavilion will also house restaurants, a movie theatre, gym, indoor swimming pool and spa. There will be signage on Waimea Rd while drivers get used to the new intersection. This will encourage drivers to ensure they are in the correct lane when approaching the intersection.

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Nigel paying it forward Rescues interupt Coastguard training Charles Anderson

About 25 years ago Nigel Wood was a single parent on the verge of bankruptcy. He managed to get through some tough times “through hard work and a bit of luck”. So, over the last 15 years, he has sought to give back and pay it forward to various charities. “I’ve got my own kids and they have grow up now, but there were times that were tough. I’ve always thought if you can help, then you should.” Nigel moved up to Nelson a year ago to start a bike parts company called Bike Life Supply, and came across an article in the Nelson Weekly. It was about the Walk for Life Trust which was established by a group of local women who wanted to contribute something positive to the community in a targeted way. "After talking with local schools and researching similar organisations in New Zealand, we decided that providing school and sports footwear fitted perfectly with our goals and aspirations as well as community need,” says trustee Helen Ruston. So Nigel decided to donate

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Nigel Wood of Bike Life Supply Company donated $2000 to the Walk for Life Trust. Photo: Charles Anderson. $2000 to help purchase more shoes. Helen says the trust is beyond grateful. “It is our biggest joy to receive messages of thanks from children and their parents, so appreciative of their new shoes, at a time, particularly in recent times, when the world is a little harder to navigate.” Nigel says he liked the idea and knew it was something that would really help the community. “And it’s always better to support things that are local.” Helen says the genuine pride

of the children after receiving their shoes is what motivates the trust. “A new pair of shoes can really make a difference to a child’s self-esteem and we have seen this many times over, this is our passion.” She says its fundraising auction is scheduled for later this year and always brings fantastic support from local businesses and community. For more details, contact your child’s school or you can visit their website at walkwithus. co.nz or email them at walkwithusnz@gmail.com.

Nelson Coastguard was essentially already on the scene when two groups of kayakers found themselves in trouble over the weekend. Coastguard Nelson president Pete Kara says his team were already out on the water conducting some training when Saturday’s strong winds caught out two groups of kayakers. The set of rescues began just before midday when three kayakers found themselves unable to get back to shore. Police say they received a report of a person seen falling out of a kayak in Tasman Bay around 11.10am. Coastguard was able to rescue the individual and two fellow kayakers by 11.40am and brought them back to shore. Later that afternoon Coastguard heard from passerbys that four people were stranded at Fifeshire Rock. Pete says that just as they were looking through their binoculars to check, a call came through from Police at 3.45pm. “The group had two kayaks for four people so they would’ve had a difficult time in the wind. I don’t think they understood the danger

they were in.” Pete says the group did not have enough lifejackets on board for all of them which was concerning and upon arrival one of the kayaks was half-filled with water. “The conditions at the time weren’t suitable for that activity. It’s not the best place to fish from when the tide comes up, there’s little shelter from the wind.” Pete says it was a coordinated search effort between Coastguard, surf life saving and Police, which was made difficult due to the conditions. Coastguard Nelson had to use two rescue vehicles to reach the kayakers. Pete says they were able to get to the four people before hypothermia set in. He says they were briefly looked over by St John before being picked up by friends and family. “The guys themselves weren’t aware of the dangers or totally aware of the conditions out there and Police did speak to them about the use of lifejackets.” Pete wanted to thank the Nelson public for being vigilant and alerting them to the incident. “A huge thanks to our search and rescue partners and to the public of Nelson, people made the right call to contact Police.”

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WEDNESDAY 10 March 2021

Volunteer firefighter loses Stoke home Jonty Dine

Simon Rees is used to saving other people's homes from fire but could only watch on helplessly as his Stoke house went up in flames. The volunteer firefighter and father of two, was just outside of Richmond when his flatmate called and told him there was smoke coming out of the ceiling. While trying to gauge the seriousness, Simon's pager went off informing him that his house was fully ablaze. "It has always been my worst nightmare to get a page that says my own house, as soon as I turned in that direction I could see the smoke." Simon says last Thursday’s drive from Richmond to Stoke was horrific. "There were a lot of thoughts going though my mind and waiting for green lights took forever." Simon eventually arrived at his Willow Ave home where he saw his friends fighting the fire. "It was fully engulfed which knocked me back a little bit. I nearly went to the station to get some gear but I just had to support my partner and flatmates. There was nothing we could do." Simon's partner Sian Kerr was

Sian Kerr and Simon Rees standing in the wreckage of their home which was destroyed by fire. Photos: Jonty Dine. also at work when she got the call and realised that the sirens she heard moments earlier were heading to her house. The pair are still coming to terms with the devastating loss. The cause is still unknown. "We have literally lost everything that we owned. Yesterday we left for work and had a completely awesome house that we were comfortable living in and had made our home and now we don't have that, it's pretty gutting," says Sian. Simon's two children aged five and seven also live at the house on a part-time basis. "It was lucky they weren't here and that we all survived, there is some good to it I suppose." Simon has been a volunteer fireman at the Stoke Station for just over a year and was previously a rural volunteer

near Motueka. He says the community response has been humbling. "It's been incredible, it's hard to put into words, we have had offers from all over the country." Sian and Simon were only about a month away from purchasing their house. They also worry about how things will work with the children going forward. "That's going to be the hardest thing, and it’s not going to get easier until we can get into a house that we can call home." A Givealittle page has been created to support the family at this time with about $8000 being raised for the cause. If you have clothing or household items to donate, or know of available accommodation, please contact Lance at the Stoke Fire Station.

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WEDNESDAY 10 March 2021

Stoke youth park gets green light Kate Russell Reporter

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A youth organisation in the heart of Stoke is “thrilled” that Nelson City Council has unanimously voted to steam ahead with a youth park right next door. Construction of the park is to start by the middle of the year, councillors voted at the latest community and recreation committee meeting. The project has been more than a decade in the making for the suburb, which has been crying out for more youth facilities for years. The park will be located at the northern carpark of the Stoke Memorial Hall. The project will now proceed to the detailed design stage with construction expected to commence in June, with the bulk of the work to be completed by the end of the year. A report was presented in the meeting by parks and facilities activity planner, Nathan Mourie. He said identifying a suitable site for a youth park has been ongoing for many years and has been “problematic”. Removal of the hall carpark will result in the loss of 36 carparks. However, eight carparks will be

The location of the Stoke youth park. Photo: Supplied. added to the existing 14 on the south side of the hall, making a total of 22 including two accessible parks. “This will meet needs for general use for the hall”, the report read. Two parks will remain on the north side for Plunket parents. The report stated while the preferred site is “not ideal” due to the loss of carparks, it was considered the best option available. However, Whanake Youth cofounder and manager Lee-ann O'Brien says they are "thrilled"

with the result. “We have been advocating for that location. Young people have been asking for such a long time for something to happen. They have been saying they don't have a safe space to connect with other people in Stoke.” The hub for youth conducted a focus group and an online survey last year to find out what young people wanted in the space. Wi-Fi access, areas to sit, chill and relax, water fountains, recycle rubbish bins, an area to listen to music, space for a food/coffee

cart, a facility for music events, an outdoor movie area, hammocks, plants and natural decorations, paint/graffiti removable panels, skate park features, and a basketball court were some of the suggestions. “Everyone is so excited about this project,” said Nathan. “I think the energy and all the people that have talked to us are going to make sure we prioritise the right things in this space. We've got some baseline things that we absolutely need … and we'll try to fit in as many nice-tohaves as possible.” Plans for the youth park date back to 2006. Council consulted on a potential skatepark on the corner of Songer St and Main Rd Stoke in 2011, however, it was put on hold due to concerns from the community about the safety of young people, pedestrians, and road users. In 2018, a consultant was contracted to investigate and plan an intergenerational activity park in the area. The Long Term Plan 2018-28 includes funding of $265,000 in 2020/21 and $345,000 in 2021/22 for design and construction. Although well supported, the report did not come without concern from some councillors,

mainly around the loss of carparks. Cr Judene Edgar said it would increase risks on a busy road and Cr Mel Courtney said it was a “major issue”. “Please take this back to transport … parking is going to be a major issue ... it is essential we revisit this; I think. It is pretty serious,” he said. However, Nathan said, with it being a youth park, most people would be “incredibly unlikely” to turn up in cars and park there, and they are also trying to get people to turn to alternative modes of transport. “Would you rather prioritise a youth park for hundreds of youths who have had nothing in that area, or do you want to prioritise 14 carparks at a memorial hall, which is very rarely used to capacity?” Cr Matt Lawrey said, “we cannot ignore the parking issue, but we can't ignore our young people, we've been letting young people down on this issue for so long.” Because of the concern, council was prompted to add a resolution and have requested officers to engage with the transport team to ensure carparking and safety concerns are addressed and reported back to the committee.

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WEDNESDAY 10 March 2021

Volunteers save hospital shop

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Dick Watson was delighted by the response to his call for volunteers to save the Nelson Hospital shop. Photo: Erin Bradnock.

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After putting out the call for volunteers to save the Nelson Hospital shop, Dick Watson was inundated with offers of help. The shop was facing the possibility of closing its doors last week after a slew of older volunteers stepped down. Dick went from working one or two mornings a week, to five. However, after asking the community for volunteers, the community responded. “We probably had about 20 replies, I am very pleased, we have managed to save the shop.” Dick says he will now be able to move into a background role to help blood new volunteers. “I think because it’s the hospital, people think the service should carry on.” The response was overwhelmingly positive. “It has surprised me, right up until 10pm Sunday my phone was ringing, and we have got a good range of people.” Dick recently lost four members from his team and had been struggling to find replacements. “It is a huge relief, we were even lucky enough to pick up a couple of people with accounting skills.” The shop provides patients, staff and visitors with everything from newspapers to razors, combs, toothbrushes and gifts. "A lot of people come here unexpectedly so we provide the toiletries and things they require. Kids come down for balloons, toys and healthy snacks, I believe it's a good service we provide."

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Until recently, Victory Playcentre was looking pretty run down. It had been 15 years since the early education centre last got a new paint job and it showed. That was part of the inspiration for the playcentre’s kaiako, Teresa Flowers, to step up the efforts to get the whole building repainted. They fundraised and received a grant from the Lion Foundation. But the final element was getting the paint. The playcentre was nominated for a Dulux “Paint for a Mate” competition that was being run through the local Guthrie

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WEDNESDAY 10 March 2021

Rainbow community not surprised by social media backlash Jonty Dine Reporter

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When a backlash against a proposed ‘pride crossing’ in central Nelson hit social media, Q-Youth coordinator Zen Smith was disgusted – but not surprised. Zen has been subjected to all kinds of abuse in Nelson, having hot food and rubbish thrown at him from a car as well as every homophobic slur imaginable. “I’ve experienced a lot of bullying, it doesn’t happen as much anymore but I know people here at QYouth that get harassed on the daily.” Zen says the news of the pride crossing in Nelson was met with hesitation. “Although it is an amazing gesture, and an act of solidarity, [but] without action behind it, it’s just a colourful crossing.” Zen says the online backlash to the news was not entirely unexpected. “I think everyone read the

comments, most of us have been dealing with this our whole lives and people have learnt to deal with it.” Despite the response, Zen wants to see the pride crossing progress and says that while it is only paint, it is also a commitment from the city to welcome the rainbow community. Though Zen is excited for the crossing and the prospect of Nelson’s first ever Pride Month in April, he admits he is worried about the potential resentment among locals. “It makes me nervous, personally, just because you saw what happened with Hana Kōkō,” referring to vitriol on social media when a Māori Santa appeared at the Nelson Santa Parade. “When something changes, all the Karen’s have an uproar about it, even recently I’ve seen on Facebook, ‘why can’t straight people have a pride month?’” Zen says you can say you’re “rainbow friendly but without the education you can never be

assured this is a safe space”. Zen says we need to change the culture of how we think about queer people. “There is still a lot to be done and for future generations I think it is important to hammer in that acceptance.” Since QYouth moved to their new premises in Victory, they have been a target for hate crimes. Shortly after opening, a wall at the back of the building was graffitied with obscene imagery and rhetoric. “You can put rainbows everywhere but without the culture shift, nothing will change,” says Zen. QYouth is calling on local businesses and institutions to look into the workshops they offer. “The trainings are generally very positively received, this is how to support us directly.” If you are interested in a rainbow workshop email Zen at coordinator.q.youth@gmail. com

Zen Smith stands in front of a mural at QYouth which was painted over homophobic graffiti. Photo: Jonty Dine.

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WEDNESDAY 10 March 2021

The crowd enjoying this year’s Bay Dreams festival. Photo: Erin Bradnock.

'Bright future' for Nelson Bay Dreams Kate Russell Reporter

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Bay Dreams South is eager to be back to big crowds at Trafalgar Park in 2022. Festival director Toby Burrows says although this year’s Covid-19 friendly, scaled-back yet sold-out event at Rutherford Park was “largely successful”, Trafalgar Park is preferable. “The new site had many benefits but also some challenges, mostly around space and capacity of the Trafalgar Centre at peak times,” he told Nelson City Council in a report last week. “We would ideally prefer to work a viable model back

at Trafalgar Park where we don't have so many space limitations. We really enjoy bringing the festival to Nelson and continue to see a bright future for the event there.” Council received a Bay Dreams 2021 review at its community and recreation committee on Thursday. It said that subject to contract negotiations and the necessary permits, consents and licences, the event will back next year. This year’s festival on January 5 and was attended by 12,000, down from 17,500 in 2020. St John and Nelson Marlborough Public Health said they were “satisfied” with the way staff looked after the

public. Altogether, 363 patients were treated in the triage area, 20 patients were referred from St John and seven patients were taken to hospital - two with pre-existing conditions. Police reported four low-level arrests, two of which were outside the festival grounds and 1,500 breath tests were undertaken with five positive results - none related to the Bay Dreams audience. No altered MDMA or Cathinone drug use was evident. In terms of rubbish, 20 full skips of recycled and compostable waste were created with an additional three skips sent to landfill. The waste diversion rate was

78.9 per cent, up from 66 per cent in 2020. There were two public complaints regarding waste at Elliott St and Kinzett Carpark. Two noise complaints were received, one being in Hira. About 6,000 people used the free buses which ran to and from town after the event until 1am. Camping on site was soldout, but 25 per cent of these were no-shows. The Brook Valley and Tahuna Beach Holiday Parks were full, and the Maitai Valley Motor Camp had 50 out of 400 tent sites remaining. A total of 12 freedom camping infringement notices were issued around the city.

Cannabis company to list on NZX Staff Reporter Nelson-based company Medical Kiwi has announced its intention to list on the NZX Main Board (NZSX). Medical Kiwi chairman, and former Nelson Mayor, Aldo Miccio says the listing will raise public awareness of the company and its strategy for helping develop New Zealand’s medicinal cannabis industry, while providing investors with an efficient market in Medical Kiwi

shares. “We’re not raising new capital as part of our listing,” Aldo says. “We are seeking to publicly confirm the integrity and credibility of our strategy, and to let the market properly assign value to a business that has substantial growth potential. New capital will be raised down the track, as and when needed to deliver on our strategy.” In the meantime, holders of Medical Kiwi’s Class A ordinary shares will meet

on 17 March to vote on proposed changes to the company’s constitution, and on a resolution that creates one common class of voting share in place of current Class A and Class B shares. The company has 39.44 million shares on issue, including the 2 million Class B shares taken up by investors through crowd funding during 2020. “Medical Kiwi has been quietly working for two years to establish a distinctly New Zealand business with a focus

on both export and domestic markets for medicinal cannabis, and for CBD products in particular,” Aldo says. “We are well positioned to deliver on the promise of these products and to benefit from market growth potential. Now is the right time for us to join the NZSX.” The company had planned to build a new research and cultivation facility in Brightwater, that would create 200 jobs. However plans for that had been pushed back.

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Stoke youth park location approved: Excellent news for the young people of Stoke. They have been crying out and lobbying for youth facilities in Stoke for a long time. Finally, it's happening. Over 30 per cent of Nelson's population lives in the area defined as Stoke. Good to see the council give the youth of Stoke some hard fought for recognition. Dennis Goodman

It is awesome that Nelson City Council are finally going to do something for our youth - a place to call their own and it is long overdue. It is a step in the right direction. Kahurangi Hippolite

Would it have been so hard for the council to have consulted the users of the Stoke Memorial Hall before this

I am enormously proud of the sacrifice thousands of Nelsonians made in the two world wars that we properly acknowledge each Anzac Day. I am putting my support behind the efforts of The New Zealand War Memorial Museum Trust, to establish in Le Quesnoy, France, a place to tell their story. Australia, Canada, South Africa and the USA all have such museums in Europe, but not New

decision was made? There are plenty of groups who use the space and need the carpark. The Nelson Miniatures Club has put on a weekend exhibition there every second year - it is ideal because the carpark makes unloading and loading easy, lighting is good, there are plenty of trestle tables, the annex at the side is perfect for workshops for the public and a quiet area for our out-of-town supporters to have lunch. Losing the car park is bad enough, but the noise from the youth park would mean the side room couldn't be used for meetings or workshops. With all the space at Saxton Field, why not build a decent sized one there? A bad decision in my view. Jeanette Dungan

editorial@nelsonweekly.co.nz facebook.com/nelsonweekly www.nelsonweekly.co.nz Put a Burger Fuel in there instead please, much better. Donna Jan Human purchases dead animal burger and is horrified to find dead animal in their burger. Orion Lalor Would you like a side of staph or e.coli with that? Mandi Halliday So, where's the health inspector? As don't think this the first time there's been problems. Dee Wilkins

Burger King chicken burger leaves raw taste: Made my own burger last night. Fresh, cooked right and delicious. Worked out pretty cheap too. Caroline Mew

The patties are precooked, then frozen and then finished in-house - this is the case in most fast-food outlets. These things happen in the industry and it is unavoidable as long as people are unwilling to wait and want the fast cooked food. So many of you have no clue what goes on in kitchens, and as a chef and someone who holds the highest hygiene qualification under being an inspector, I

Zealand. 100,000 Kiwis served abroad in World War 1, out of our one million people then, the highest proportion of any country. There are 15,000 New Zealanders buried in Europe, many in unknown graves from World Wars 1 and 2, with over 400 from Nelson. The Patron of the Trust is former Labour Prime Minister, the Rt Hon Helen Clark and its Chair is former National Deputy Prime

Minister, the Rt Hon Sir Don McKinnon. This reflects the bipartisan support for this initiative to better commemorate these brave New Zealanders. A building to house the museum has been purchased by the Trust in the French village of Le Quesnoy. This town was liberated on 4th Nov 1918 through extraordinary bravery of the New Zealand Rifle Brigade. They suffered 500

can tell you that Burger King are no worse than 60 per cent of the food outlets in the district. KFC in Tahunanui has been guilty of some of the worst hygiene infractions, but Nelson’s food inspectors are a joke and I have seen many places in Nelson that should have been shut down for far worse that still operate. How about we place the blame where it should lay, at the feet of the council. Sheldon Hedges Hospital shop may close its doors: Thank you, Mr Watson, for keeping our little hospital shop open and functioning. Thanks to all the other volunteers also, you're all legends. Lisa King What I can't understand is, WINZ want beneficiaries to find work; that's all fine and dandy, but a lot of people don't even have skills or experience. Simple solution - send them out to Saint Vincent De Paul, the furniture shop in Nelson, and

casualties but there was no loss of civilian life and minimal damage to this historic town. It was a far more successful campaign than Gallipoli or Passchendaele. It is an ideal place to pass onto future generations the inspiration from these New Zealander’s service and the lessons from these awful wars. I am assisting the Trust in Nelson with their fund raising for this museum. I invite descend-

other volunteer places such as this. You'd have new people all the time and if they stole, didn't turn up or wasted the business's time, then bam - 13 week stand down. Tay McKenzie

They have bought some great equipment for the hospital over the years. They are an amazing group of people. I am grateful they are there. Jo-Anne Glennie They have had half their stock taken off them - no more sweet treats etc for staff, visitors, and patients. Now they have very little choice. Ridiculous and so sad. Teresa Wakeman

Sanctuary volunteer giving back to ‘happy place’: Yay, Pete - you are famous. Good on you and all the other volunteers. How marvellous to have bush without cane toads, snakes, paralysis ticks etc. Denise Aldous

ants of these brave service people from World War 1 and 2 and anyone interested to join Sir Don, the RSA and myself for a complementary afternoon tea and information presentation on the project, this Saturday 3pm at my rooms at 544 Waimea Road. More information is available on https://www.nzwmm.org.nz/. Lest We Forget. Advert.

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Nelson seafarer pleads for MIQ Katie Todd of RNZ Seafarers stranded outside the country are seeking unrestricted access to managed isolation. While there are managed isolation and quarantine (MIQ) rooms set aside for air crew and seafarers who have been in New Zealand waters, people who work in foreign waters must book their stay using the Managed Isolation Allocation System. They say they're missing out on spots, getting stuck overseas and forgoing seeing their families for months because they don't know very far in advance when they will disembark their vessels. Rainer Hillberg said he had spent eight months away from his wife, baby and stepson to keep his job as a 'fly in, fly out' second engineer on a ship off Western Australia. He usually works about five weeks at a time before travelling to his family in Nelson for about five weeks' break, until the requirement to spend two weeks isolating in each country took a major chunk of his free time. On top of that, he said he only finds

out the date he will disembark about a week beforehand - by which time New Zealand's border hotels are usually fully booked for weeks. "If I could at least just book a flight and say, 'this is it, here I am, I'm an essential worker, please put me in managed isolation', that would make life a lot easier," he said. Rainer Hillberg wrote to his local MP, Labour's Rachel Boyack, asking for help. A reply from her office suggested he should think about "whether you would prefer to carry on as you are, or consider coming back to NZ and working in another field until the borders open up again". He said that was a "really, really poor and bad answer". "It's a highly qualified job. With my current company I have ten years seniority. If I leave this employment, for one thing, I wouldn't get any sort of severance payment. The next thing is when things maybe go back to normal or better it would take me years to get that sort of employment again," he said. The Ministry of Business,

Innovation and Employment said it was aware of the concerns from shipping crew and was continuing to refine its system for allocating MIQ space. For now it suggests people get in touch with its contact centre if they need to make changes to a booking, and apply for emergency allocation if they are unable to legally remain in their current location, or have no other option but to return to New Zealand. Although its daily updates show space in the hotels, it said rooms are occupied for a minimum of 14 days with additional time needed for cleaning and maintenance. "As such, when looking at room availability we need to consider this full 14-day period as opposed to room occupancy on any single day. Rooms that are vacant today may be needed for an incoming flight tomorrow, so are not actually available. "Travellers cannot therefore make a booking within a week of arrival or change a booking date unless there is available space in [the Managed Isolation Allocation System]."

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RNZB Tutus on Tour: Lara Flannery, Teagan Tank, Sara Garbowski and Madeleine Graham. Photo: Stephen A'Court.

Rescheduled tutus comes to Theatre Royal The Royal New Zealand Ballet has announced new dates for its rescheduled Tutus on Tour, originally due to take place during the week of March. The Nelson shows at the Theatre Royal will now take place on March 19 and 20. The tour says all customers will be contacted directly by the venues and/or ticketing agencies with details of their rescheduled performance. Original tickets remain valid for the specific performance they have been rescheduled into, and if customers can attend on the new date, they need take no

further action. In places where there are multiple performances, it may be possible to transfer to another performance if the rescheduled performance does not suit, but only subject to availability. RNZB artistic director Patricia Barker says they are delighted to be back on the road and would like to thank its supporters around Aotearoa for their many messages of encouragement over the last week. Tickets through www. theatreroyalnelson.co.nz or 03 548 3840

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Headstone restorer vows to continue to clean up Erin Bradnock The man who spearheaded a movement to clean up headstones at Wakapuaka Cemetery says he will continue his work “until they take me away in handcuffs” after Nelson City Council sought legal advice regarding the restoration work. Council says it made the move after the volunteer group asked whether they could work on monuments in instances the family could not be contacted. Brian McIntyre says he has restored 3200 graves at Wakapuaka and believes if not for the work of volunteers, the area would suffer. “I restore these sites out of respect, so many of these sites have been left to be forgotten about,” he says. Council’s group manager community services Andrew White says a lot of the work done by the Wakapuaka volunteers is excellent, however there are issues surrounding consent and methods of maintenance. “Historic headstones have been inadvertently damaged and the cleaning methods being used

Brian McIntyre is vowing to continue his work cleaning up Wakapuaka headstones. Photo: Charles Anderson. may work well in the short term but can result in a faster decline of a headstone overall." Brian denies that any damage had been done saying he’s only ever

had to deal with one complaint. He says once he showed them the restored site they were pleased with the result. Andrew says they received legal

advice last week and the council will go back to the volunteers to talk about a way forward once it has been discussed by the senior management team. "The rights and responsibilities for headstone maintenance lie with the descendants of the deceased and it is not a given that every family wants their headstones to be maintained by the volunteer group. “We remain hopeful that we can work with the volunteers in a way that ensures this historic cemetery is protected and maintained while respecting the rights and views of people whose family members are buried at Wakapuaka,” he says. Brian has placed ads in the newspaper and posted on Facebook asking people to get in touch if they wanted their family headstones left untouched. He says this has resulted in people getting in touch and requesting their relative's sites to be cleaned. Brian believes his work is crucial to the upkeep of the cemetery land and memorials. “People have told us we’ve turned a creepy old graveyard

into a park,” he says. While the main work of the volunteer group is restoring gravesites, Brian estimates the volunteers offer 32 hours a year mowing the lawns for visitors. “We are doing all these for nothing and we’re living on donations,” he says. Council say the front area of the cemetery is maintained by Nelmac while the back area is maintained at a “different level”. “We use sheep to keep the grass down and there is a small amount of money available for renewal work (new seats for example), repairing existing structures and roads, weed removal, pathways, signs, mowing a few times a year for fire risk and aesthetics,” says Andrew. Brian has continued to question the need for consent regarding some gravesites and worries some areas, including 4000 unmarked graves, he believes would be left to degrade without their work. “A lot of these headstones have been there for over 100 years, today's generation probably doesn’t know they’ve got relatives up there,” he says.

Crowded House Nelson show rescheduled Staff Reporter If you are a Crowded House fan left disappointed after last week's tour rescheduling, today's news should be welcome. After the Prime Minister's announcement of alert level changes, Crowded House's "To The Island" tour has been rescheduled. The tour starts in Christchurch

this week and will come to Nelson’s Trafalgar Centre on March 17. Last week's change in Covid-19 alert levels meant some tour dates were rescheduled. The Hamilton and two Napier shows that were due for the week starting March 1 have now been scheduled for late March. Concerts in Nelson and Palmerston North have also been rescheduled because of the

changed production logistics required to reroute the tour. Current ticketholders are encouraged to retain their tickets, but those who cannot attend the new tour dates will receive a full refund. Crowded House will now be joined with Indie rock band The Beth's for the Queenstown and Napier shows. Singer/songwriter Reb Fountain

completes the line-up, excluding Napier. The band was expected to embark on a worldwide tour this year, but the coronavirus pandemic meant a nationwide tour was the only possible option. The tour is the first time the band have played in New Zealand since a one-off gig at Auckland's Town Hall in 2010. They did play a small series of anniversary shows on the

steps of the Sydney Opera House in 2016. but disappointingly didn't make it across the ditch to celebrate with fans here. Just a week out from their To The Island New Zealand Tour, Neil Finn told Music 101's Charlotte Ryan how the band was now "poised to do a tour of New Zealand and he is optimistic". Tickets are available from https:// www.livenation.co.nz/

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The NZ Antique and Classic Boat Show drew a crowd despite Covid-19 alert levels. Photo: Supplied.

Antique boats delight Staff Reporter

Covid-19 restrictions lifted just in time to allow the 22nd NZ Antique and Classic Boat Show to go ahead as a one-day event on Sunday. The annual show, held annually at Lake Rotoiti in the Nelson Lakes National Park, usually runs over two days, but drew a good crowd. Organisers say there were close to 30 late registrations making up for those unable to travel from Auckland. The wooden power boat Rita took the Jens Hansen Trophy, having been towed up from Tarras by her owner, Michael Hayman. Boat show judge John Harris said the winner was impressive as a 100-year-old veteran of the water. “Rita impressed us as a wooden plank runabout built in 1920, still in relatively original condition and still enjoyed on the water by her owner.” The judges were impressed with the overall standard of entries and with innovations such as Pete Murton’s 1895 fan-tailed clinker, which has been re-fitted with an electric motor. Other award-winning boats were: Best New Craft and Eventiac Award for the Best Themed Display: wooden kayaks owned by Lindsay Norris, Blenheim. Best Restoration: Cougar jet boat owned by Lindsay and Stuart Mann,

Rangiora. Mathieson-Jeffcott Trophy for best inboard-motor craft: runabout Amalfi, owned by John McLean, Timaru. Port Nelson trophy for best rowboat: former Otago pilot boat built in the 1870s, owned by Kevin Hislop, Murchison. Ron Culley Trophy for the Best Steam Boat: Estral, built in the 1940s and owned by Bill Voisey, Blenheim Johnson Family Trophy for the Best Sail Powered Craft: Tiptoe, replica Cape Cutter, built in 2013 and owned by Stephen Jarvis, Christchurch. Best outboard motor craft: 1960 Safacraft owned by Pete McCaw of Christchurch. CWF Hamilton Trophy for the Best Jet Propelled Craft: Rakaia, a1979 jet boat owned by Chris Richards of Blenheim. Innovation award: 1895 fantail clinker Blue Duck, now powered by an electric motor and owned by Pete Murton of Nelson. Best Amercan craft: 1953 Cris Craft Catherine, imported to New Zealand in 2016 by the owner Rick Wilkie. Best clinker: Wee Poppa, built in 1950 and owned by Steve Gorrie, Nelson. People’s Choice, voted for on the day: 1969 Foiling Sunburst owned by Gary Thomlinson of Christchurch.

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Chics & Chaps Hairdressing and Barber Shop is a longstanding Nelson business which has been operating in its current location on Bridge Street for the past three years. Chics & Chaps has eight staff including three hairdressers and five barbers. Sue, the owner, has been in the industry for 35 years. She says the business is distinctive because they offer hairdressing, barbering, threading and head massage services under one roof. “We are delighted to welcome onboard one of our newest team members, Kayla Jolly. She has over five years’ experience under her belt and in that time she has qualified as a Goldwell Master Colourist. Kayla specialises in colour work and balayage. She has great attention to detail and loves getting creative with her colours and cuts. She also keeps up with all the latest trends and techniques. We will be running an introductory special with Kayla for all new clients.” Kerasilk Smoothing Treatment $135 Full Head of Foils Package $175 Half Head of Foils Package $140 Balayage Package $175 All services include toner, treatment and a cut and blow wave. *Additional costs may apply for extremely long or thick hair. “To book in with Kayla, give us a call on 03 546 Kayla Jolly 9958 or book via Facebook.” Chics & Chaps also warmly welcomes another new member to its team, Pradeep. He has five years’ experience with hairdressing, threading and barbering. Pradeep is now working alongside the boys at Chop City Barbers offering men’s haircuts, shaves and head massage. He’s also highly trained in facial threading for men and women. Full Face Threading $30 Eyebrow Threading $15 Upper Lip Threading $15 Eyebrow and Lip Duo $25 Head and Neck Massage from $20 Chics & Chaps stock Goldwell and Pump products. Zip Pradeep payment is available. To find out more or to book an appointment, visit ‘Chics & Chaps Hairdressers & Barbers’ on Facebook.

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Change of ownership for local pool store Just before Christmas, there was an exciting development at Para Rubber Nelson – it had a change of ownership. Local couple Alicia Lasenby and her partner Kiley Vedder are delighted with their decision to become the proud new owners of the Haven Road store. Having worked for Para Rubber Nelson for several years, Alicia then managed the store for a year on behalf of the previous managing director, Antony Heyward. Having recently stepped into his role, Alicia’s area of expertise is product knowledge, so if you are looking for something you can’t see in store, just ask. “Whatever your pool requirements, we can help you out,” she says. “Pumps and filters change over time and become obsolete, but we know who to contact to source the best products available on the market.” Alicia was pleased when her partner Kiley joined the Para Rubber team in February last year. “He has an engineering background, including many years working as a marine engineer, so he has strong knowledge of the engineering industry and related product

needs.” The couple’s son Brock has just finished primary school and is moving onto Nelson Intermediate this year. He has played rugby for the Nelson Rugby Club for several years. Although summer might be fading, there’s still time to install a pool. “We have some fabulous aboveground pools available. With our Intex Pools, people can pop it up on the same day and installing a Para Pool is a great way to add value to your property,” says Alicia. “DIYer’s can often install the pools themselves.” Alicia says they always advise people to talk to council about fencing requirements or if it’s an inground pool. “We provide all the information people need with regards to pool installation and upkeep.” Para Rubber Nelson also provides water testing so you can maintain crystal clear water. “We can tell you exactly what pool chemicals you will need.” Their other speciality is foam and rubber, which they can cut to your exact requirements. “Seats, mattresses, caravan squabs, window seats, cushions – you name it, we can do it.”

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Changing Threads winners on show Erin Bradnock From weaving, knitting and quilting to embroidered teabags to upcycled Victorian underwear - the Refinery Artspace’s latest exhibition celebrates textiles not usually seen on gallery walls. Changing Threads is an annual contemporary art award and exhibition that showcases fibre and textile art. This year the award's prize pool was increased to $10,000, making it the country’s premier textile award. Creative director Ronnie Martin says they received over 150 entries and through a rigorous selection process there are 41 finalists on display at the Refinery’s new Hardy St location. “This is the eleventh year

we’ve held the Changing Threads exhibition and awards, and every year we’re enthralled by the works that are entered. The innovation, mastery, creativity and execution of the works make this project a true inspiration,” she says. The gallery hosted the exhibition’s award ceremony on Friday 26 February with over 189 guests in attendance. Ronnie says they were thankful that they were able to host the awards night just before the Covid-19 alert levels changed from level 1 to level 2. Art Council Nelson community manager Lloyd Harwood says the evening had a “great atmosphere” bringing in visitors from across the country. “Our visitors’ book was filled with out of towners,” he says.

Lloyd joked that the night proved so popular he had to do a quick wine restock just 18 minutes in. He says it’s been a busy few months for the gallery since moving to the Refinery Artspace to its new location in August 2020, a pace that shows no signs of slowing down. “We’ve got two big shows coming up close now, one including a youth exhibition at the end of April,” he says. Ronnie says the new central location has made the gallery more accessible for Nelson’s art lovers. “It’s fabulous being here in town, we get so much more foot traffic and the numbers here have been fantastic,” Changing Threads will remain on show at the Refinery Art Council Nelson community manager Lloyd Harwood with one of the artworks at the Changing Threads exhibition. Photo: Erin Bradnock. Artspace until March 20.

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Ed Shuttleworth wanted some space to think. It was during the first Level 4 lockdown last year that he started feeling like he was cruising in life and he needed a challenge. Things were a bit too easy. The lockdown gave him time to think about what matters in life and the sort of person he wanted to be – at work and at home. “I want to have a hunger that challenges me and scares me. I want to get out of my comfort zone so I can learn.” So, he started running. He would go on 10km jogs around Nelson but soon that just wasn’t enough. He got home and signed up for his first ultra-marathon. It would be 100km through tough terrain. He had never even run a half

Ed Shuttleworth is running 160km later this month in part to raise money for Victory Boxing, represented by Paul Hampton (left). Photo: Charles Anderson. marathon before. “It was brutal, but I got it done in 18 hours,” Ed says. However, the experience gave Ed the opportunity to get sharp on his priorities in life and develop his mental strength. “Every time I was going on these runs, I would be coming back stronger. Ed didn’t go into his first ultramarathon thinking it would be a transformative experience,

but he came out having found out so much about himself. “About who I want to be and how I wanted to be.” He says on a run of that distance, no one is coming to get you. “You’ve got two choices; pull the pin or you remember why you are doing something and you find a way. If I want it enough, I can keep going.” It was also about setting milestones, that might be getting to the next

aid station – 10km away. Or in the final throws of the race, it might be as simple as putting one leg in front of the other. Afterwards, he vowed never to run again. Two weeks later he signed up to the Northburn100– a race of 160km and 10000m lift through central Otago. The race is in under three weeks and he has recently completed his final long training run – 60km through the hills of Nelson. Ed’s day job is heading up the International Cricket Council’s east Asia office and growing the game in new markets. He says running has been his biggest professional and personal development tool ever. Which is why he is also raising money for Victory Boxing for his run – an organisation he says is all about enhancing the community. He says training has been

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Kaio creating cycling history Jonty Dine Nelson cycling sensation Kaio Lart is continuing to impress both on and off the track. The 17-year-old recently returned from his final junior National Track Championships in the same fashion he started - victorious. Kaio claimed gold in the U19 Individual Sprint and U19 National Elimination events to solidify himself as one of the country’s best young riders. As Covid-19 blocked some of his obvious progression routes, Kaio revaluated his goals for 2021. With the junior world and Oceania championships unlikely to go ahead, Kaio had long set his sights on this event as his crown jewel for 2021. “Most of my training for past year has been focused on nationals.” Kaio had been putting in at least seven training sessions a week in preparation for the meet. “It was so many hours, I couldn’t even tell you.” Kaio says he was proud of how he rode. “I went in pretty confident, mainly because I knew everyone I was racing against and while some of them were just as strong as me, I certainly had the experience over them and just tried to be as methodical as possible leading into the finals and then just let rip.” He also managed a personal best time of 10.709 for a flying 200m. “It was an emotional rollercoaster, there were times I knew I could have done better but it was quite the week.” Kaio is now eligible to take part in the

Not just a champion on the track, Kaio is also highly accomplished in the classroom. “I’m a competitive person, I don’t back down from a challenge.” Kaio has achieved both NCEA level one and two with excellence and was named Nelson College head boy for 2021. He says he hopes to set an example for younger students. “The boy who turns up to school in lycra everyday probably isn’t the greatest role model, but I hope just by being myself and doing what I enjoy that everyone else will see that and do what they enjoy.” After college, Kaio wants to take his success to the international stage. “It would be an absolute dream to go to the Olympics and get on the top step.”

Kaio Lart has had another successful appearance at the national track championships in Invercargill last month. Photo: James Jubb. junior world track championships, which were originally scheduled for Egypt in April, but have been postponed. After the 2020 edition was cancelled, Kaio says he would be very disappointed to have to miss out again. “To have it taken away a second time would be a wee bit gutting.” Kaio’s wins marked his fourth and fifth national titles, to go with his Oceania title and a host of national records. Though winning is a bonus, Kaio’s primary motivation is enjoyment. “I go to every national champs to win, but also to have fun. I love riding my bike and that’s why I turn up.” Kaio’s love for cycling started at just

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Pip Little, Lee McMurtrie and Ariana Walker will compete in this weekend’s inaugural Summer Challenge. Photo: Jonty Dine.

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Whether they are orienteering, cycling or kayaking, team 604060’s trainings will always end at a coffee house. Pip Little (66), Lee McMurtrie (67) and Ariana Walker (41) form the adventure racing team who will compete in the inaugural all-women Summer Challenge this weekend. The name is a nod to the women’s ages, with Pip and Lee both taking up the sport in their 60s. With her daughter-in-law Ariana already involved, Pip and Lee opted to put their hands up. “We just saw the fun they were having, and we thought we should have a go. I am just lucky to have a daughter-in-law who doesn’t mind running around with two oldies.” After finishing their first Spring Challenge in 2017, the trio have been slowly building towards this weekend’s 24km multi race. This has meant up to five trainings per week, often starting as early as 7am. Saturday’s race will see more than 750 women compete in teams with no more than 50 metres separating them at any time. Team 604060 will race in the ‘super veterans’ category. The three women say they each bring their own strengths to the table. “You all have a discipline as

your favoured one - Lee is amazing at running downhill, mine is probably the bike while Ari is good at everything,” says Pip. Ari says they complement each other nicely. “Right down to the coffee orders.” The women say the event is incredibly empowering.

“To see 700-plus women out there doing what they enjoy, it’s very rewarding.” “To see 700-plus women out there doing what they enjoy, it’s very rewarding.” Lee says it doesn’t matter your age or fitness level or background, everyone just jumps in together. “I have never felt too old, they embrace everyone.” The Summer Challenge was founded by local adventure racing couple Nathan and Jodie Fa’avae, on the back of the popularity of the Spring Challenge.

“Anyone can give it a go, the Fa’avaes make it that kind of environment,” says Ari. Pip says while she was at school, there was no adventure racing available. “We just played netball or hockey; this is just so much more exciting.” She and Lee both say their biggest regret is that they didn’t start earlier. “It’s hard work at our age.” Asked if the Summer Challenge would be their final race, Pip and Lee hesitated. “They say that every year, but straight after they will ask where the next one is,” jokes Ari. After six months of preparation, the three women say they are looking forward to a glass of champagne at the finish line, followed by some takeaways and more drinks. “Celebrations have been messy in the past,” laughs Pip. The team says, after waiting more than a year due to Covid-19 postponements, the race will be extra special. “We just want to finish well and have a good time, we do have some laughs along the way, anything else would be a bonus,” says Lee. Pip says it is one of the most exciting and rewarding sporting things she has ever done. “Age difference doesn’t mean a thing at the end of the day, it’s like a big family.” Registrations are still open and can be made at www. summerchallenge.co.nz/

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A dominant display by opener Chris Dittimer saw Stoke/Nayland earn a decisive victory in the first full round of the Nelson T20 competition. Dittimer and Rick Edwards put on 71 for the first wicket in just five overs as the pair decimated the Waimea Toi Toi United bowlers at Marsden Rec. With a staggering strike rate of 202, Dittimer finished unbeaten with 79 off 39 deliveries as he hammered 10 fours and four sixes. The match was effectively over when Edwards fell for a blistering 42 as Stoke/

Nayland reached the 144-run total with eight wickets and nine overs to spare. WTTU struggled with the bat in overcast conditions, Joseph O'Connor scoring a run a ball 32 while Sam Baxendine offered some late fireworks with a brisk 37. Liam Clark claimed 3/29 off his four overs, backed up by Jared Silvester who conceded just 15 runs in a miserly spell. Elsewhere, TPL champions Athletic College Old Boys opened its account with a four wicket win over Wanderers/Motueka at the Botanics. Sent in to bat, Wanderers found themselves in trouble at 12/3, Reuben Smith causing the early damage. Smith later claimed the

prized scalp of the dangerous Harsh Visavadiya for 46, with the visitors managing 123/6 off its 20 overs. Greg Chitty anchored ACOB's reply with 43 as wickets fell regularly throughout the chase. The home side eventually reached the target in the penultimate over with four wickets in hand. The round's final match between Wakatu and Nelson College was abandoned. Meanwhile, the Newman Shield is heading back over the Whangamoas after the Nelson Griffins were soundly defeated by Marlborough on Sunday. After losing the toss and being asked to bowl on a batter-friendly wicket

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Marlborough showed discipline, perseverance and skill to bowl the home side out for 240 in the 48th over. Opener Jonty Raxworthy, who scored 57 from 74 balls ensured Nelson made a steady start, while a hard-hit 76 from 61 balls from Harsh Visavadiya provided the later impetus as they registered a moderate yet defendable total. Marlborough’s reply was based around the efforts of opener Chris Bartholomeusz, who batted for 40 overs and scored 77 from 111 balls, ensuring solidarity in the visitors’ innings. Marlborough ended with 244-4, the match concluding with 14 deliveries to be bowled.

A blistering opening stand saw Stoke/Nayland cruise to victory against WTTU at Marsden Rec. Photo: Barry Whitnall/ Shuttersport.

The Mike Pero Nelson Giants have welcomed two rising stars, with the addition of Aucklanders Josh Leger and Alex McNaught to the 2021 roster. Both Josh and Alex will be familiar faces to Giants fans, having suited up for the Giants at the Sal’s NBL Showdown in 2020. Both players joined the 2020 squad as injury replacements and impressed enough to gain significant court time throughout the Showdown. Josh comes with an excellent sporting pedigree, with cousins Krystal and Charlisse Leger-Walker currently dominating in the US college basketball system, uncle Gus Leger having represented Tonga at the 2003 Rugby World Cup and cousin Orbyn Leger currently captaining the Counties Manukau rugby team. He is also the nephew of Tall Ferns legend Leanne Walker. “My family has always been a sporting one, so I was always around rugby and netball,” Josh says. “With my height and auntie's stature in basketball, it was a sport that I got into easily. Now my rugby background is helping with the more physical step up into the NBL.” Josh made the move to Nelson in October 2020, finding work at Stirling Sports and moving in with team-mate Tom Ingham. Coach Mike Fitchett was impressed by the fact that Leger himself made the move happen. “The fact that Josh organised his own job and accommodation showed me how motivated he is to be here. Josh and I spoke after the Showdown about him potentially coming down to Nelson for 2021.” Alex McNaught has also moved himself to Nelson to reunite with the Giants. A product of high school powerhouse St Kentigern College, Alex showed a high level of defensive skill in his time at the Sal’s NBL Showdown in 2020. Mike says Alex is already a high-level defender. “He is super tough to screen and can make life really difficult for opposing guards. Also like Shea, his offence needs plenty of development at this age.” Alex has been a member of several junior national teams but was not able to compete on the world stage in 2020 due to Covid-19.

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Sam Briggs showed After breaking a tenplenty of maturity steeryear title drought in ing the ship at ten last 2019, Marist went season and his direction back-to-back in 2020 will be imperative to getfollowing another ting the dangermen such pulsating final against as Lote Saulekaleka and Waimea Old Boys. Ra Whitehira in space. The two teams have The side has lost the developed an enthralservices of fleet footed ling rivalry in recent Jamie Spowart and powseasons and have proerhouse hooker Sam duced some incredMoli. ible clashes. The green machine was in impe- marist lock max Fraine with an acrobatic finish One to watch: Cleve Barrell has established rious form last year. against Wanderers in 2020. Photo: Shuttersport. himself as a genuine try Ins and outs: Marist has managed to maintain majority of its squad scorer, finishing near the top of the charts in the from 2020 with some potential out of town play- previous two seasons. The powerful halfback suffered a gruesome knee injury during the 2019 final ers still to be confirmed and added to the roster. Marist will be banking on its wealth of experience but returned looking this season. Flanker Jacob Norris will again lead stronger than ever. the side after getting several starts with the Pre- His crisp delivery and attacking threat miership winning Mako. He will form a formidable forward pack with the from the base will be likes of Pino Maupese, New Zealand Sevens rep a huge asset to the green machine. Te Puoho Stephens and Taina Fox-Matamua.

marist will be looking to go back-to-back in 2021. Photo: Shuttersport.

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Founded: 1947 | Home ground: Greenmeadows HeAd CoACH: Brad Allam | CAptAin: Antonio Shalfoon Stoke Rugby Club was formed following an amalgamation of Tāhunanui,

Wakatu and Stoke and has gone on to win Nelson championships in 1986,

Stoke will be looking to rebuild after a disappointing 2020 campaign. Photo: Shutterpsort. 1987, 1991, 1996, 1997, 2009, 2010 and 2018. In its 75th jubilee year, Stoke will be looking to bounce back from a poor 2020 season plagued by injuries and irregular combinations. The 2021 squad looks fairly well balanced with experience and young talent. ins and outs: Skipper Antonio Shalfoon, who missed a majority of 2020 through injury, will lead Stoke this season. The Christchurch man will bring plenty of grit to the pack which also features High-

lander Hugh Renton and the return of Tongan international Tevita Koloamatangi from a stint in Japan. Stoke has added a wealth of talent to its roster with the acquisition of TonganKiwi twins Asher and Amanaki Veamatahau from the United Kingdom. Fullback Saul Lewis has transferred from Nelson to add a bit of spice out wide, while hooker Sabastian Siataga brings plenty of Mitre 10 Cup experience. Stoke will also have the efficient service of two recent Nelson College 1st XV

halfbacks in Mason Lund and Natsu Yokoyama. The pair will both be looking to make their mark as incumbent Jack Grooby recovers form injury. one to watch: With regulars Quinten Strange and Pari Pari Parkinson missing through injury, Te Ahiwaru Cirikidaveta cemented a starting spot for the Tasman Mako in 2020. The blockbusting and versatile forward is a nightmare for opposition defences and his experience will be invaluable for Stoke this season.

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FOunded: 1868 | HOme grOund: Neale Park COaCHes: Gary Stevens and Kade Heke | CaptaIn: Isaac Salmon The country’s oldest rugby club will be looking to redefine their identity under fresh expectations and philosophies and create a model for long term success. Nelson will have plenty to build on with a core of players training through pre-season and a number of players arriving in the coming weeks to bolster the squad. With so many changes, the unpredictability of Nelson will cause some headaches to their opposition this season as they look to build a fresh identity and earn credibility as championship contenders. Ins and outs: For a variety of reasons, a number of players will not be back for the club this season. Outside backs Saul Lewi (Stoke RFC), Ben Faingaanuku (Dunedin) back rower Isaiah Miller (Renwick RFC), midfielder Nick Foxley (Christchurch), prop Sosefo Vaka (Wanderers) and

a season ending injury to Matt Soper, has left both holes to fill and opportunities for the squad to promote and nurture existing players and recruit from outside the region. Nelson will again be without a number of its stars for majority of the season as Leicester Faingaanuku, David Havili, Ethan Blackadder and Quinten Strange have cemented themselves in the Crusaders squad. That leaves the likes of Isaac Salmon, Kershawl Sykes-Martin, Riaihe Rangihaeata and Anton Segner taking strong leadership roles within the squad. Experienced midfielder Mike Chadwick joins the squad after relocating to Nelson from Christchurch. Former wing Epaferoti Avealalo rejoins the club after returning to New Zealand on a working scheme and brings centre Sui Misa with him. One to watch: Anton Segner will again have an impact on the club

nelson big man Inoke Latu on the run with Blair robertson in support. Photo: Shuttersport.

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Prior to her diagnosis of juvenile idiopathic arthritis, Tasmyn Bradley was a serious athlete. The 16-year-old played netball, hockey, basketball and softball until the pain prevented her from doing what she loved. Tasmyn suffers from inflammation of her joints in her thumbs, knees, toes and ankles. Diagnosed at age 12, Tasmyn was forced to sit on the sidelines while she managed her pain. “It was hard seeing others play when I couldn’t.” Tasmyn is just one of many young people unable to participate in mainstream sport due to a disability.

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Age ConCern nelson TAsmAn Mon Information Session, 15 March from 10-11.30am, About Dementia with Heather Lackner from Alzheimers Nelson in the Age Concern Hall, 62 Oxford St, Richmond. All welcome. Entry by koha. Ph: Marrit 5447624 ext 5. InTroDUCTIon To Zen BUDDHIsm: Beginner Instruction available Mon evenings at our Nelson Centre. Learn how to meditate the Zen way. Phone Gwitha, 0211218133 for information. Mountains and Rivers Affiliate Nelson. TeA & TAlK - Mon 10am - 11.30am - Victory Community Centre - Come and join us for a cuppa tea and a wee treat. Meet new friends and enjoy morning tea served on vintage china with occasional entertainment and guest speakers. Ages 60+, $2.

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nelson 50+ mInI WAlKers: March 16, Whakatu Walk. Meet 10am at the WOW carpark. Ph. Jean, 544 1029. sToKe InDoor BoWls ClUB 2021 season starts Tues 16 March, 7pm, Warnes Stadium, Songer St. New members welcome. Please wear flat soled shoes. Enquiries ph. Lynn 547 7112. VICTorY JUmPers - Tues 3.30-4.15pm Victory Community Centre - A skipping club where tamariki decide how it grows… Games? Double Dutch? Tricks Performances? Ropes, guidance and video inspiration are provided to get them started. Rope turner volunteers appreciated. For Kids of all ages, 5-105 years! Free! PlAYgroUP - Victory Community Centre, Tues 9.30-11.30am. Parents with babies 0-4 all welcome to come along and share morning tea or a cuppa at Victory’s friendly community playgroup. Meet new people and make new friends. A lovely way of bringing whānau in our community together. Koha. sToKe TAHUnAnUI men’s ClUB welcomes new members. Meeting 3rd Tues monthly 10am. Reformed Church, Enner Glynn with guest speaker. Regular outings and activities. Ph. Ian 5477841.

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Tools provided. On the bus stop. Ph 0211709443. nelsong neurological choir - Fun singing for your general wellbeing, plus increased brain, breathing and vocal strength. Wed mornings. Details RSVP Colette music therapist, ntmtcollective@ gmail.com, ph: 021 644618.

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ForesT & BIrD Wed 10 March. Evening talk by Elizabeth Bell about eradication and predator control best practice. 7.30pm Tāhunanui School Hall, Muritai St. CAKe DeCorATors next meeting is Wed 17 March. We will be creating Fuchsia Flowers in flower paste. New members are welcome. Contact Desiree 0276302359. sToKe TAHUnAnUI lADIes reBUs ClUB welcomes new ladies to come along and enjoy fun fellowship and friendship. Meet 9.45am 3rd Wed of month at Nelson Golf Club Bolt Rd. Ph Diane 035476331. rADIo ConTrol moDel PlAnes at the Wakapuaka flying site on Wed and Sun from 10am to midday, weather permitting. New members welcome. Contact Murray 021457663 for information. HAPPY gArDeners ClUB welcomes new members to join us for a friendly meeting, Third Wed of month 7pm Ocean Lodge. or meet us 5.30pm for a meal or just a chat. Phone Judith 5486075 for more info. lAUgHTer For Wellness, laugh with us at Victory Community Centre Wed 5.30pm. $2 koha. Bring something to lie on for relaxation at the end. Cath 5451207. InDoor BoWls, come and join us for social indoor bowls and a cuppa every Wed and Fri afternoon 1:15 - 4pm. Beginners welcome. Trafalgar Street Hall in the City. For information ph. 548 9006. VolUnTeer gArDenIng at Waimarama Community Gardens every week. Tantragee Rd, The Brook. Wed mornings 9.20 - 12.

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FRIDAY CUlTUrAl soCIAl ACTIVITIes Fri 10-11am Victory Community Centre - Come along and share morning tea & a cuppa with Victory’s friendly multicultural roopu. Volunteer opportunities for all people to participate. groW - We are here for you. Talk, listen, gain knowledge, understanding, change to wholeness around mental, physical, social, spiritual health. Fri 10-12, 9 Paru Paru Rd, Nelson. Ph. Patricia 547-6120.

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