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Concern over empty flats Jonty Dine With so many people struggling to find a permanent roof over their heads, Alisoun Frost is dismayed that a pair of flats in

her complex have sat empty for six months. The 77-year-old resident of Russell Flats on Waimea Rd has raised concerns with a number of agencies about the flats, which

she says have been empty for months. “We are all just wondering why no one had been put in there yet.” The flats were sold by Nelson City Council to Kāinga Ora in 2019.

Alisoun says she has lived at the complex for 25 years and has never seen any of the flats empty for this long. “It is not good enough when people are so desperate for

housing.” Alisoun says a friend of hers recently had to leave Nelson due to the housing crisis.

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Students weigh in on uniforms Mia Peacey and Lucy Daughtrey There are a lot of schools around Nelson - some have uniforms, but some do not. But which is better? Uniforms have been a debate for years and been the subject of many speeches. So, with so many opinions floating around we tried to get to the bottom of this issue. There will always be a group of people who do not like the fact they have a uniform and don’t want one, or vice versa. We are students from Clifton Terrace School and Hampden

Street School – Mia is from Hampden St School and Lucy is from Clifton Terrace. One of us wears a uniform and the other doesn’t.

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Nelson Media Club members Mia Peacey and Lucy Daughtrey investigate the issue of uniforms in schools. Photo: Jonty Dine.

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“I think they’re good, they set a level of professionalism, you look tidy and smart.”

“I think it keeps the kids on an equal level, it wasn’t like that back in Germany where I grew up.”

“I had to wear a grey gym frock with pleats and I hated it. Don’t get me started on the rompers.”

“I’ve had to wear a school uniform since primary school. I think it’s good to not have to think about what you’re wearing.”

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“She had to move to Motueka because she couldn’t find a flat to rent in Nelson, all her friends and ties are here though," she says. "A friend of mine asked and was told they aren’t ready yet, but they have had six months to get them ready." According to statistics from WINZ, Kāinga Ora currently has 253 people waiting for accommodation in Nelson. “This complex is not the only one with empty flats, I would like to see them filled when there are so many people struggling,”

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Alisoun says. Across the country, the latest figures just released for the month of February show there are 23,259 people waiting for public housing. On average, people wait 183 days to be housed. Kāinga Ora regional director Julia Campbell says the homes require some maintenance work before they can be rented to customers. “This work has already been assessed and is due to begin soon.” Julia says they are in the process of matching and offering them to customers and that they can move in once the work is completed.

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We decided to go deeper into the subject as both of us have different opinions about whether or not to have a uniform. Lucy says: “Personally, I like uniforms, they are fine. But a less thick fabric would be better.” Mia says: "I love the way we have no uniform because you can wear absolutely anything you want.” Some things that aren’t good about uniforms are that sometimes they are really thick and annoying when it gets hot and if you get all of your uniforms dirty and you get in trouble with the teacher. Nine-year-old Lily Rolston of Clifton Terrace School says: “I don’t mind our uniform but sometimes it is too colourful. I wish we had a less bright uniform.” Nine-year-old Millie Oram of Hampden

Street School says: “I would love a uniform because you don’t have to worry about what to wear in the morning.” The girls say there are a few good things about having a uniform. For example, you don’t have to choose what to wear in the morning and everyone has the same thing on so no one gets bullied about their clothes. Principal of Clifton Terrace School, Rob Weymss, says: “We have a uniform because it is easier for the parents cost wise and kids don't have to worry about what clothes to wear.” So, what do you think, uniform or no uniform? This article is a collaboration between Elma Turner Library’s Media Club and the Nelson Weekly, where journalists from the newspaper help keen young students from the club get their first taste of journalism.

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WEDNESDAY 26 May 2021

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A Nelson man is urging email users to be vigilant after he received one from a scammer purporting to be NZ Post. Andy Underwood received the email on May 18, asking him to click on a link to ‘schedule a new delivery’ on his parcel. He then got a second email a few days later, requesting he do the same thing. “It had the proper NZ Post header and looked exactly like something they would send.” Luckily, Andrew cottoned on to the fact that it was a scam when he took a closer look at both senders’ email addresses, which were using a Hotmail domain. “I knew it was bogus nonsense.” Andrew says he considers himself to be computer savvy, having owned a computer since 1980. But he worries that other people could be at risk. “There are lots of people that would fall for this - it’s a very smart one. They are getting more and more sophisticated.” NZ Post told Nelson Weekly that there have been 96 reports of scammers sending emails claiming to be them.

Andy Underwood wants to warn others about a fake NZ Post email doing the rounds. Photo: Kate Russell. “NZ Post is aware that some of our customers have been receiving scam emails. We ask that those affected customers delete these emails immediately,” says a spokesperson. Andrew has also filed a report to Netsafe, New Zealand’s independent, non-profit, online safety organisation. CEO Martin Cocker says they have seen a 68 percent spike in reports related to various versions of this scam in the past year. “Unfortunately, these types of phishing scams are very common and the one using NZ Post is the latest variation used by the scammers. “From what Netsafe has seen, scammers are taking advantage

of the increased likelihood of people waiting on parcel deliveries to make their scam appear more genuine.” He urges people to be extra vigilant to unsolicited emails or giving out personal information such as financial details. Martin also advises people to check that any emails from wellknown organisations use the organisation's email domain. “If it uses a free-to-use platform for personal accounts such as Gmail, Outlook, or Hotmail, this is a big red flag. “If you think it’s a scam then mark the email as junk mail. It’s important that you don’t reply.” For tips on how to stay safe online, go to netsafe.org.nz/ phishing

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Port’s science and technology precinct unveiled Charles Anderson A bold new vision of what the city’s proposed science and technology precinct could look like was unveiled on Monday, by the Cawthron Institute’s chief executive. Cawthron chief executive Volker Kuntzsch spoke at the ‘Intelligent Guardians’ event about the journey that the research institute had taken over the last 100 years. The next stage of that was developing a precinct on Port Nelson land near SH6. “We want to bring all our expertise together,” said Volker. He hoped that the development would bring “1000 knowledge workers” into the area. “To really collaborate in a very likeminded environment ... I would hope that within this collaborative atmosphere we will be joined by others in Nelson.” He shared an artist’s impression of what that development could look like. Port Nelson, in collaboration with Cawthron Institute, is investigating the development of the precinct on its land near State Highway 6 with support from Nelson City Council. Due diligence on the proposed precinct site is still ongoing and subject to further commercial

negotiations, but it is hoped a formal announcement could be made by the middle of this year. Volker says, with 70 percent of New Zealand’s aquaculture industry based in Te Tauihu, the precinct could open up exciting new collaborations with other organisations also working to deliver sustainable economic and environmental solutions for the ocean economy. “Cawthron’s collaborative approach to our research has enabled much of our success. Relocating our new laboratories to this site will enable us to continue to realise and advance innovative economic outcomes for Te Tauihu and Aotearoa, alongside restoring and protecting our unique environment.” He says the facilities would act as a springboard for delivering impactful science for the next 100 years. “This significant investment in our region will enable our people to take their research to the next level, which will not only provide benefits locally but also nationally and beyond.” The ‘Intelligent Guardians’ event brought together people who are leading the charge when it comes to applying research, science, and technology to solve some of the greatest challenges of our time.

An artist's impression of what the city's science and technology precinct could look like. Photo: Supplied.

Students from Birchwood and Nayland Kindergartens met together on Thursday to present Pink Shirt Day murals to New World Stoke. The artworks focused on ways people can be kind to each other with one piece reading “Dear Stoke New World, we know your job can be difficult sometimes so we thought we would share a little kindness and appreciation." Photo: Sara Hollyman.

Delightful new store for tea drinkers Local tea lovers are delighted with the re- store. We also want to let people know; our oncent opening an authentic Taiwanese bubble line order and takeout service is also opening tea shop in the central city. Founded in 2018, soon.” Teaology Nelson has commenced with Teaology is a local tea chain brand which is a ‘soft opening.’ It is currently open on 5 days proving very popular, with its delicious range a week, on Wednesday to Saturday from 10am of freshly brewed handmade teas which are to 6pm, and on Sunday from 10am to 4pm. preservative-free. The owners Jason and Viv- (Closed Mondays and Tuesdays). ian, have a fantastic The store has a wide team of baristas at range of beautiful teas their new premises, for people to try. With who are enjoying delicious flavours like mixing bobo drinks Organic Fresh Milk for customers comTea, Taro Milk Tea, ing into their Hardy Passion Fruit Royal Street store. In reTea with passion popcent weeks Jason, ping boba, Honey Vivian and the team Peach Mojitea with were really busy Green Apple popping preparing for the Nelson’s Teaology team are Patrick, Haomiao, boba, Lychee Royal grand opening of Vivian, San and Wisarinee. Tea with Coconut JelTeaology Nelson, ly. You can have it with which looks fantastic with its freshly painted, sugar and ice cubes, or you can a lovely hot modern interior. “We have membership card tea during the colder winter months. Teaology promotions happening from 27 May to 10 also has yummy Fresh Milk Tea, Crown Cream June,” says Jason. “Top it up with $50 and you Tea, Jasmine Fresh Milk Tea, and Oolong Fresh will get an extra $10, top up $100 for an extra Milk Tea available. $30, and top up with $200 you’ll get an extra Please follow Teaology on Facebook and Insta$90 to become our gold members and receive a gram. “Look out for our specials which we will special drink each month.” This month’s drink offer from time to time.” is Jasmine Milk tea which is only $5 for Teaol- Teaology Nelson is located at 163 Hardy Street, ogy members. “We want to say thank you to all Nelson. For inquiries, phone 021 08107188. of our customers for their support for our new Business Update. Adv.

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Inferno destroys local man’s plane Jenny Nicholson The owner of a light aircraft was left utterly heartbroken last week after his 60-year-old plane was completely destroyed by a fire at Malibu Park airfield in Teapot Valley, near Brightwater. Jason Deer, who had owned the Cessna 185 since 2015, says the incident was “devastating”. “I’ve had condolence messages from all over the country this week.” The plane was in the hanger for annual maintenance when it caught fire and was quickly engulfed by flames. Jason was nearby and his first reaction was to push the plane outside to save the hanger and another plane. After calling 111, he joined others trying to put the inferno out, but by the time the fire brigade arrived, all that was left burning was the plane’s tyre. “You can tell it was an airplane once, but it was destroyed beyond rebuilding,” says Jason. Sixty years of aviation history was also lost in the fire as the Cessna ZK-CAK, was the first of its kind brought into New Zealand back in 1961, and the 17th built worldwide. “She just had its 60th birthday last week,” says Jason. “She was my pride and joy. One brief moment in time and she’s all gone.” Her initial use was carrying newspapers and passengers from Nelson to the West Coast. In the early 1980s, CAK was registered as an air ambulance and later

The New streetwear store opens: The turnaround from a bed shop moving out and a self-proclaimed “surf, skate and streetwear” store moving into the corner of Trafalgar and New Sts was only a few weeks. But now Nelson is home to the 18th Backdoor store across the country. Starting in Hamilton in 1988 the store has expanded throughout Aotearoa and is home to brands like Billabong, Volcom and Rip Curl. It replaces Bed Post which is now situated on St Vincent St.

Jason Deer, previous owner Robin Langslow, and Ben Carmine who taught Jason to fly, on the day Jason took ownership of CAK. Photo: Supplied. was used for parachute operations. After use for aerial spraying, she passed back into private ownership. Jason has enjoyed many hours flying over mountains and into the back country. He says 185s are a handful, but very satisfying to fly. “She was a grand old lady, the other woman in my life,” he says. “At the beginning of the day last week, there was no way I could ever have imagined what has now happened to her.” Over the years his plane has been the one constant thing in his life that he wouldn’t sell. Jason says he didn’t look at himself as the owner of CAK, but more of a guardian of history. He knows he wants another plane, but there aren’t many for sale that are suited to land on the remote airstrips he uses.

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Airport moves into curtains and classrooms: Nelson Airport is diversifying into curtains and classrooms as it meets the Covid challenge head-on. Not only did the region’s airport record better than expected levels of domestic travel and freight movements over the last year, it also developed diversified revenue streams to provide the airport with greater resilience. As a result, the airport is now home to a company manufacturing prefabricated classrooms and another moving their head office and nationwide training facility in the manufacture of curtains and blinds. They now have more than 100 businesses on the airport campus employing over 500 staff. The new tenancies include: Fitzgerald Construction, Russells Curtains, GCH Aviation Nelson, Nelson Aviation College and The New Zealand Aviation Academy.

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Charlie reaching out across the airwaves Jonty Dine A random message to his favourite station led Nelson College’s Charlie Cuff to hosting his very own radio show. Charlie first started listening to Radio New Zealand as a sixyear-old while he played with Lego. He embarked on his own broadcasting career by first producing gaming videos on YouTube at just 12-years-old. “It’s a bit embarrassing, my voice was very squeaky.” Journalism is in Charlie’s genes with both his parents working in media. One night when listening to his favorite radio station, Charlie decided to write in to host Bryan Crump, asking about the feud between YouTuber’s PewDiePie and T-Series. “I just wanted to know what he

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WEDNESDAY 26 May 2021

3 Covid vaccine Council votes to build Group rollout begins new riverside library Staff Reporter

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A $44m library redevelopment for Nelson has been given the go-ahead. The approval was given at Nelson City Council’s long term plan meeting last week, subject to the completion of a flood mitigation plan and a land exchange agreement with Wakatū Incorporation. The project will see the riverside site on the corner of Halifax and Trafalgar Sts totally transformed - replacing the current Elma Turner Library which has served the city for 30 years. The decision was split into two parts - one to confirm the riverside option, which four councillors voted against (Tim Skinner, Rohan O’Neill-Stevens, Pete Rainey and Rachel Sanson). The other decision included climate change objectives, community consultation, and negotiations of a land exchange with Wakatū Incorporation, with just Tim Skinner voting against this. Gaile Noonan was one councillor who spoke in favour of the project, even though there were 93 submissions to the long term plan that were against it. “The reasons were quite clear - the cost, flood risk, the library is adequate as it is, council should wait until the Climate Change Adaptation Act has

A concept plan of what the library development could look like. Image: Supplied. passed into law ... I think these all have been adequately addressed in the officer's report,” she said. “Something must be done. Libraries actually provide so much more than books.” Cr Tim Skinner spoke against it. “We must have our priorities right. The community is still recovering from the hardship of Covid and maybe for some time yet. “We have children without shoes and going without food. We have pensioners living in cars, we have women and young mums seeking safe refuge and shelter. We have a huge housing shortage,” he said. “The public has spoken very clearly

to me and I’ve listened. We must live within their and our means both in the present and for future generations.” Chief executive Pat Dougherty said “they have all learned the lessons of Greenmeadows” - referencing a council building project in Stoke that was plagued with cost overruns and compliance issues. “It is more money than we’ve ever spent on any one project, and the complexities of it will be huge.” Council will now negotiate with Wakatū Incorporation on a land exchange deal before design work begins, taking flood mitigation and community engagement into consideration.

The free Pfizer vaccine is now being offered to people in ‘Group 3’, as well as Groups 1 and 2. Group 3 members are more likely to get very sick if they catch Covid-19. They are people who are: aged 65 or older, disabled, pregnant (any trimester), have a relevant underlying health condition or live in custodial settings. Underlying health conditions include: serious and chronic respiratory conditions, such as chronic obstructive pulmonary disease, chronic kidney/ renal disease, diabetes, coronary heart conditions, stroke, hypertension and most cancers. If you are in Group 3 you will be contacted over the next few months by a health official, using contact details held by your GP or healthcare provider. If you don’t have a GP you can register your contact details with Healthline on 0800 282 926. Nelson Marlborough Health says you do not

need to do anything other than making sure your contact details are up to date. The large size of Group 3 means that not everyone will be offered the vaccine at the same time. Please be patient – everyone in the region over the age of 16 will be offered a free vaccine. The Nelson Marlborough Health website has up-todate information about the regional vaccine rollout: www.nmdhb.govt.nz/ vaccine The DHB says Nelsonians need to be aware of incorrect information on social media and websites. Disinformation is also circulating in the form of pamphlets; if it's not from Unite Against COVID-19 or the Ministry of Health, it might not be trustworthy. You can get accurate, evidence-based information from the Ministry of Health, Unite Against COVID-19, Immunisation Advisory Centre, Te Puni Kōkiri and Medsafe NZ websites and social media.

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WEDNESDAY 26 May 2021

Eleena’s long battle to save her horses Jonty Dine Reporter

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After coming home and discovering her partner had ended his life, Eleena Kennedy’s own battle with mental health was far from over while her financial battles had also just begun. Two years on, Eleena may now lose her beloved animals too as she struggles to pay her bills alone. Eleena offers therapeutic horseriding sessions from her Ruby Bay lifestyle block for people suffering physical or mental disabilities. She currently has about a dozen clients who benefit from her service. One young woman who suffers from chronic anxiety and depression could not even look Eleena in the eye on arrival but has gained significant confidence through her work with horses. “It’s my way of helping people like me through my animals. It’s like a self-meditation, letting go of the outside world and connecting with the immediate world around them.” However, if Eleena cannot escape her “financial prison,” she will be forced to part ways with her horses, one of which she has had for 12 years. “I'm still fighting to save my home, property and animals.” After his passing, Eleena discovered she had not been included in her ex-partner’s will. She was also removed as a spouse from the death certificate by his family. This left her unable to sell or

refinance her home which was held in a joint property agreement. Barely a fortnight after his death, Eleena says she had to go back to work and pretend everything was all right, but suffered numerous panic attacks. She has been to a number of agencies for help including Kiwisaver, WINZ and ACC. Eleena was unable to access Kiwisaver as she did not qualify for hardship and was told by both ACC and WINZ that her partner ‘understood the consequences of his actions’ therefore she was not entitled to any help. “It just dropped me.” After being denied twice, Eleena was eventually granted $32 a week by Work and Income. “To pay the gas, print off pay slips, make the appointment and do your grovelling all for $32 per week, I thought ‘what is the point?’” During this battle, Eleena’s mental health deteriorated and she battled dark thoughts. “I had to go to work with a happy face on when I was going through all of this.” Eleena says her job was one of the few things that kept her going. “I am not going to lose my home because I spent six years with someone who couldn’t do right by me.” Eleena says she is speaking out so others can avoid a similar situation. “Ensure if you have another person on the title of your property, even if they came with nothing, that they have your best interest on paper. Words mean nothing when it comes to the

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RIPPA OF A DAY: The Tasman Rugby Union hosted more than 500 players at Greenmeadows last week for the Port Nelson ‘have a go’ rippa rugby day. With no finals or points tables, the emphasis was entirely on fun. Wakefield School’s Hunter Grooby didn’t let his wheelchair stop him from getting involved, even managing to score a try during this match against Clifton Terrace School. Photo: Jonty Dine.

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WEDNESDAY 26 May 2021

Record numbers of women in NMIT joinery course Erin Bradnock NMIT is at the forefront of helping create a gender shift in a traditionally male-dominated industry. This year, 11 out of 22 students in NMIT’s New Zealand Certificate in Construction Trade Skills (Joinery) are women, compared to one woman in 2020 and the previous record of women enrolled of three in 2019. The women in this year's course agree the Targeted Training and Apprenticeship Fund (TTAF), introduced by the Government in July 2020, is what pushed them to enter the traditionally male-dominated trade. The TTAF covers fees from 1 July 2020 until 31 December 2022 in response to recognised skill shortages and to redirect people who may have lost their job due to Covid-19 into a trade apprenticeship. So far over 100,000 students nationwide have begun TTAF programmes with more than 1100 through coming through NMIT. New student Becky Newcombe says the free fees were a big push factor. “That’s probably the only reason 80 per cent of us are here and able to be here,” she says. Joinery has seen the largest uptake of women enrolling in trades at NMIT. Students Brigitta Thurner and Sara Farnsworth agree it’s the craftsmanship and attention to detail of joinery that appealed to them. “It’s the independence as well, I can create pieces on my own which gives me a sense of satisfaction,” says Sara. Brigitta credits NMIT’s open day to alleviating any doubts she had about taking up the trades course.

NMIT students Sara Farnsworth, Brittany Huckle, Becky Newcombe, Poppy Taggart, Jen Hyde, Brigitta Thurner, Sarah Curtis, Rachel Hudson and Sophie Daubney are among the vanguard of new joiners at the polytech. Photo: Erin Bradnock. “I came along to make sure it wasn’t super ‘blokey’, I wanted to check it was a place I could work in,” says Brigetta. She says talking to tutor Huw Morgan helped her decide to take up the course. Huw has been teaching at NMIT since 2004 and describes the record number of women enrolling in trades courses as ‘amazing’. “It’s fabulous to see all these women here, it’s the diversity of the class that gives it its strength,” says Huw. “There are not nearly enough women in the industry, but this is how it starts,” he says. One student described the course as “super welcoming and inclusive”, but the women agree that a community, shared tool space would help build on their skills. Currently, Nelson has MENSHEDS set up through the region, which is tool share and ‘safe space’ open for men to connect and share skills. Some sheds allow women to use the space but usually at select times and not as members.

One student, who preferred not to be named, said she’s been turned away from a MENSHED and was warned by others not to bother trying with another shed in the Nelson region. “I understand why that space would exist just for men but the guys in my class can go there and there’s no space for women. Not all the MENSHEDS are open every day so there are just tools sitting there, why can’t we use them,” she says. The students agree that they would love to see another space set up, open to anyone. “I would love to see a tool coop we can go to, a space for everyone regardless of gender,” says Sara. According to New Zealand’s Women in Trade Collective's, only 13.5 per cent of all workers in the trades are female. Huw hopes new joiners like this group at NMIT will be the ones to shake up the maledominated industry. “They'll be the managers and company owners of the future, it starts with this group,” he says.

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Jason Craig admits he had had a couple of drinks when he came up with a unique way to raise money for a good cause while motivating his staff to get fitter. The idea was to bike 50km a day for the month of May. Originally, he thought 100km a day was a good idea. “I’m glad I didn’t stick with that.” It is the third year the fundraiser has run, with Jason, Karl Williscroft and Jacquie Keay all up the top of the leaderboard for kilometres travelled and money raised. The idea of such a challenge is not foreign to Jason and Karl who were both nationally competitive cyclists back in the day. “Jason was the fastest man on two wheels in New Zealand,” says Karl. “A lot has happened since then,” says Jason. Jacquie says it was a tough ask to fit in all that cycling, but it

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Southern Link: Dear Sir, The headline in the 12/5 Nelson Weekly was ‘Southern Link not dead’ - but I think it is dead and ‘won’t like down!’ Yes, Nick Smith keeps ‘flogging this dead horse’, he is out of touch and out of office and should ‘throw in the towel!’ Anton Hyman

Southern Link ‘not dead’: Let’s hope it’s not dead. Yesterday the traffic was backed up to Mitre 10 and that was after nine o’clock. Whose smart idea was it to put traffic lights on Waimea Rd at Bishopdale? I suspect it’s the same lot who don’t want a new road. Our population is growing, and we need some decent solutions to our traffic problems. Christine Gabites Nowhere in the world have congestion prob-

I have three concerns about last week’s Budget. The Government is borrowing $100 billion over the next four years, or $60,000 for every household. This increases New Zealand debt to record levels not seen since the painful economic crisis of the early 1990s when it was 48% of GDP. National got it down through the 1990’s to 20% by 2000. Bill

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lems been reduced simply by building more roads. Nowhere. Arthur Dent

The Southern Link is just another road going to and from the same problem spot. Thinking it's going to solve everything is pretty wishful. The commonsense idea is to build a road going away from that spot altogether. Rayon Mackenzie I'm beginning to sound like an echo, but I'll keep shouting until I get an answer: will school zoning help reduce traffic volumes in and out of Nelson? Tracy Jane Neal Give it a rest already. The people have spoken, the NZTA have spoken… move along or better yet, get a bike. Arawhita Wiringi Should only take another 20 years to have consultations about consultations. I'll believe it when I see it. Cushla Vass

English rightly borrowed to get New Zealand through the Global Financial Crisis in 2008 and the Christchurch Earthquakes in 2011 and debt peaked at 25% in 2012. He got back into surplus in 2014, and had debt back down to 19% by 2017. Grant Robertson has already increased debt to 33% and this Budget increases it again to 48% of GDP in 2025. It plans deficits

Archery club targeted in burglary: So sorry to hear this. One of my students has been telling us about his involvement in this club. Bitterly disappointed for you. Kirsten Mannix

Congratulations - you must be so proud of yourself; you have managed to turn your negatives into positives, well done and can’t wait to hear about your continuing journey. Leeanne Hay

What a shame - up here in Kaitaia we take our bow and arrows to and from, and our captain takes the rest home. Porl Ginty

Awesome work, Māia. Owning your story and working hard to turn everything around. Chris Woodwiss

Māia’s journey from expelled to thriving: Well done Māia. Please know your story will inspire and help lots of young girls struggling in the school system and with life right now. Tania Sarah Washer Wonderful story. You’re a fantastic role model and inspiration for those young adults struggling at college, Māia. You will make a difference to many lives in the future and create changes in policies (education to start with) in the future. Well-deserved, young lady. Geoff Win

for all of the next 6 years. The Budget debate in Parliament last week had Labour MP’s boasting of being “proud socialists”. My problem with socialism is that you eventually run out of other peoples money. My second concern is that the Budget has nothing for the average Nelson family. There is $500 million to pay for restructuring in health but doctors’ and nurs-

A beautiful and inspiring story, you are such an awesome young person - ka pai. I don’t see you as “turning your life around” or “ending up good” - I see you as a beautiful representation of your journey. The person you are or who you have become is because of everything that has occurred in your life - your journey is one to be proud of - strong, wonderful, brave wahine. Lauren Nicole What a journey. Good on you for sharing this positive outcome. Good luck with your future endeavours. Sue Dudley

es’ salaries are frozen for 3 years. Teachers and police are also expected to accept zero increase in wages while the cost of rent, insurance, rates and food rises. Most working families are going backwards. My third concern is the lack of a future plan to get New Zealand’s economy growing again. The vaccine rollout is amongst the slowest in the world limiting the

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All credit to you, Māia. I love it - you stopped punishing yourself for what was done to you. I wish you every success and keep going. Miriam Martin

What an amazing journey. And the biggest ‘F you’, you can give the very system that failed you, is by succeeding … fantastic job, all the best for your very successful further. Kelly Watson

Wow, what an amazing dedicated strong wahine you are, you will go far with your real perspectives on life. Nicki Mcwhirter Good on you for changing your life for better and putting your past behind you. All the best. Ebony Begg

Students on mission to help young athletes: Excellent work. Future leaders right here. Anna Fyfe

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A group of travel enthusiasts are offering Nelson secondary school students the trip of a lifetime. The Celestielle Charitable Trust has established an annual travel scholarship programme, which will see nine year 13 students travel to Southeast Asia in October 2022 for 12 nights. Three winners will be chosen per school - Nelson College, Nayland College, and Nelson College for Girls. The trust is made up of John Ziegler, Doug Easton, Alexandra Isherwood, Lee Nelson, Jenny Solomon, Paul Le Gros, and Saudi billionaire Ibrahim Al-Rashid. John and Doug, who moved to Nelson from the US in early 2020 after being on the road for 10 months a year for the past 14 years, came up with the idea. The “travel designers” own Celestielle, a business that creates personalised travel itineraries for clients all over the world, based on their own experiences.

But now they want to use their experiences to create the ultimate trip for young Nelsonians. “People need to travel, and they need to do it when they are young,” John says. “Travel has had such a major impact on our lives - we both started travelling when we were young and when you are young, your experiences travelling influence your life and the way that you see the world.” Doug says they were initially going to start the scholarship back home in the US. “But we wanted to bring it to the community that we’ve chosen to live in and give back to a country that we are so grateful to be in.” Southeast Asia was chosen as the first destination due to the “doable” air routes and the opportunities it presents. “It ticks all the boxes for food, culture, and language, and history,” says John. “The idea is that the winners will have a say in what they do. Whether they have an interest in architecture, photography, history, or politics - we want to

John Ziegler and Doug Easton are part of a trust that is offering travel scholarships to Nelson students. Photo: Kate Russell. wrap all it up in the trip. It’s not a vacation.” The trip will be paid for and planned out by the trust including all transportation, meals, accommodation, guided tours, and excursions. The students will be chaperoned by two teachers from Nayland College. Doug says they are optimistic

that Covid-19 travel restrictions will have eased by the time of the trip. “Realistically, we’re talking about 17 months away. If something does happen, we’ll just have to deal with it.” Principals from Nelson’s three secondary schools say the scholarship is an “amazing opportunity” for their students.

“We all know that travel ‘broadens the mind’ and this looks like the trip of a lifetime for the students selected,” says Nayland College acting principal, Hannah Banks. Acting principal of Nelson College for Girls, Heather McEwen, agrees. “New Zealand is a very small place, and while technology has created more globalisation, travel allows young people to fully immerse themselves in new experiences, cultures, and histories.” Headmaster of Nelson College, Richard Dykes, says they are “excited and highly appreciative” of the initiative. “We’re confident this will create fantastic learning opportunities for our rangatahi that extend beyond Nelson. This can only be to the betterment of our community.” Students need to currently be in year 12 to apply for the scholarship. Applications close on July 4 and winners will be announced in November. To find out more visit celestielle.com/ travel-scholarships

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As life changes, we are there to advise you - to make sure that you can always say, “I’m sure.” are very under-insured when it comes to Personal Risk Insurance. “I see so many people insuring their cars, houses, contents, and yet the most important asset is ourselves. If something happens to us, and we couldn’t work, how could we afford to keep paying those bills and keep living the life we’re accustomed to?” She says it’s not

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Mags is painting for ARTS neurological awareness

Cobb exhibition comes to Refinery ArtSpace: Eighteen months ago, ten local artists spent five days in the community houses on the shore of the Cobb

Kate Russell Mags Meechang is using the power of her paintbrush to help raise awareness of neurological conditions. The Nelson artist is taking part in the Fifty for 50 challenge for the Neurological Foundation’s 50th anniversary - in which individuals and groups complete a challenge of their choice involving 50 things. This could be reading 50 books, running 50km, or cooking 50 new food dishes. However, Mags decided that creating 50 paintings was more up her alley. “I didn’t really want to do 50 sit-ups every day or run 50km, so I thought I’d do my arty thing.” In fact, she’s enjoyed it so much that she has ended up doing 62 paintings and completed them well ahead of her May 31 deadline. “Once I had a target, I went for it. I’m amazed that I’ve done it so quickly.” Mags has been part of the New Zealand art scene since 1990

Mags Meechang has painted her way through the ‘Fifty for 50’ challenge for the Neurological Foundation. Photo: Kate Russell. with involvement as an artist, facilitator, and tutor. Now retired, she says she took on the challenge not only to support the Neurological Foundation but also to inspire herself to discover new avenues in her work. “There wouldn’t be a person who hasn’t been touched by a neurological condition. Family-wise there have been strokes and my granddaughter had a brain tumor. “I’ve always been interested in sports medicine and the injuries that have occurred through sport, including the effects of concussion. My son broke his neck playing rugby.” Her paintings are for sale for

$20 each with all proceeds going to the foundation. Scenes range from tramping memories down south to the places she has visited. Her fiveyear-old great-granddaughter has even contributed two paintings as well. Mags’ paintings will be exhibited at the Nelson Golf Club next month, where people will be able to view and purchase one and learn more about what the Neurological Foundation does. An official opening will be held on June 3 from 4 - 6pm. “I’m hoping it will build up the awareness of the foundation,” says Mags. “It’s been a good thing to do.”

Dam, near Takaka, coming back brimming with ideas and inspiration. An exhibition called water:eARTh:power at The Refinery ArtSpace is starting on May 25 to show eight of the artists’ work. Works range from paintings, photographs, ceramic work, weaving, sculptures, and drawings. The exhibition runs until June 18.

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After a stuttering start to its season, American import Hunter Hale has set the Giant’s 2021 campaign alight with two blistering performances in the NZNBL last week. The Michigan man put up some staggering numbers, scoring 37 and 41 points in consecutive outings. Hunter led Nelson to a crucial 91-79 win over the the Canterbury Rams

at the Trafalgar Centre on Thursday evening. He landed 34 points across the first three quarters, before finishing with 37 points, six rebounds and a game-high six steals. Hunter backed this effort up and delivered another masterclass to help the Giants withstand a gritty comeback by the Otago Nuggets. The Giants managed to clinch a thrilling 89-86 overtime win on Saturday night, with Hunter dropping 41 points in a supreme performance. Only eight games into his professional career, Hunter also tops the league’s MVP standings with 44 points, one clear of Bulls’ Josh Selby. Hunter says he is just trying to grow and learn as much as possible. He admits to making a slow start in his first games for the Giants as he acclimated to the different style and rules. “During the first few games I rushed a lot but now I am just learning to be comfortable out there.” Hunter also had to adjust to life in a smaller city. “It’s pretty different, it is much calmer, and I am learning to stay on the left side

of the road when I drive and am getting used to all the roundabouts.” With basketball in limbo across the United States in 2020, Hunter’s agent connected with the Giants to bring the 191cm, 75kg point guard over to Aotearoa. “As soon as I got the call, I did not hesitate and said yes straight away. I didn’t want to pass up the opportunity.” Hunter stayed fit by working out in a local high school gym and shooting hoops up to three times a day. “I stayed ready, I didn’t cheat the grind.” Hunter learnt to work hard when he took up basketball at just three-yearsold. Not even torrential snow would stop young Hunter playing out the front of his Michigan home. “It has always been my family’s tradition, it runs deep in our roots.” Hunter says while he would love to join the Summer League upon his return home, he is focussed on bringing a title to Nelson. “I am just looking forward to the rest of the season. I believe the team can make it to the final four, when we play the right way, we can be unbeatable.”

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Nestled in the heart of Victory lies home to one of the region’s most historic cricket clubs. Initially comprised of local church members, the Wakatu cricket club has produced some of the greatest players in the region’s history. From flying cricket balls smashing into passing cars, to drunks stumbling from the local bar through the field to critique players, Wakatu has plenty of stories to share from its century in existence. The club was born in 1921 when Nelson Methodist Minister Henry Blamires, a former first-class player, drew from his congregation and entered the second grade. The side rapidly progressed to premier ranking and has remained there since, without the need to amalgamate. In addition to the premiers it has, with isolated exceptions, fielded second grade sides each year, one of which was until recently principally a women’s side. The club has always been prominent in fielding primary and in-

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The 1972/73 Wakatu senior cricket team. Photo: Supplied. termediate school sides drawn from Victory School, Nelson Intermediate School, Hampden Street, Central School and St Jo-

sephs, and usually coached by senior club players. The honours board at Wakatu features a plethora of local leg-

ends. The evergreen Greg du Feu has taken the most wickets – 476, followed by Ted Potts with 446 at his

retirement in the 1980’s. Campbell MacLean has 7,798 runs and is fast closing on the retired Jeff Rackley’s 7,845 – only 47 runs away. Double centurions include John Guy with two, S Stewart and Richard Harden. Ted Potts with seven and Rex Challies with four achieved ten wicket bags. Bevan Congdon, Jock Edwards, John Guy, Andrew Jones and Barry Hampton (12th man) played for New Zealand out of Wakatu in the 1950’s, 1960’s, 1970’s, 1980’s and 1990’s. Other internationals who played for Wakatu before or after their international careers were Bill Bell in 1953; Norm Gallichan 1940’s and 1950’s (a NZ player in 1937); Les Townsend in the 1950’s (England in 1930’s); Aftab Habib (England 1990’s) and Peter Truscott (NZ 1960’s). In addition to rubbing shoulders with international players, the club mortals were able to socialise and glean help from Central Districts players Rex Challies (1950’s), Richard Harden (also Somerset

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Central Hind Claudia Green is one of the most successful female cricketers to come out of the club. Photo: Jonty Dine and Yorkshire 1990’s), Richard Hayward (also Hampshire and Somerset 1980’s and 1990’s), Wayne Hodgson 1980’s, Murray Jameson (1970’s and 1980’s), Roger Pierce (1970’s and 1980’s) and Frank Bellamy (Canterbury 1940’s). Women have also played a prom-

inent role in the club. Claudia Green, Anna Gaging and Kate Gaging, all Central Districts, Saffron Wilson and Victoria Abbott, both Otago, were all Wakatu players, and Kim Cotton, now a first class and international umpire, played for Wakatu in 1997/98.

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The club is also home to the region’s oldest active cricketer Jock Sutherland, who is still donning the whites for Wakatu at 74 years of age. Jock says much of Wakatu’s success is owed to the du Feu family. Greg first played for the club in 1984 and has continued playing since, sometimes captaining the premier side and is the current president having served since 1997. During much of this time his wife Jo has been the secretary and treasurer and their daughter-inlaw Erin, married to Nathan du Feu, a long-time player and administrator, is the current secretary, and daughter Jessica has assumed the role of treasurer. The clubrooms at Victory Square have been the club hub since the 1950’s and, Jock says, have been home to many a success, failure and celebrations of all sorts, including the marriage there of Ted Potts. Jock says Victory Square has also seen some interesting scenes during the season apart from cricket.

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“For some years, a chap much worse for the drink would interrupt matches as he staggered over the ground, exhorting the players to greater things or criticising their skills. “In recent times the lovely Burmese people, unfamiliar with cricket, used to put up their foot-

ball nets in vacant fielding positions.” He says the proximity of roads surrounding the small ground has resulted in cricket balls damaging passing cars followed by intemperate displays of the drivers. Wakatu will celebrate its centenary over Labour weekend be-

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ginning with a meet and greet at the clubrooms on Friday 22nd from 6pm - 9pm. There will be a 50 over club cricket game to watch at Victory Square starting at 11am on Saturday 23rd followed by a BBQ from 4pm onwards. Sunday will see a T20 past vs past players game at 11am at Victory Square and a formal dinner to attend that evening with the

doors opening at 6pm at the Saxton Pavilion. “We hope to see many of our past and current players getting involved in what will be a great weekend for our club.” To join the Wakatu Cricket Club or get involved in the celebrations contact dufeus@ hotmail.com or wakatucricket@hotmail. co.nz

Special Olympics Basketball Nelson have been invited to play in an official Special Olympics Basketball tournament in Greymouth next month. Coaches Wayne Bowen, Alex MacManus and Grace Wilkes have selected 22 athletes, and are entering three teams. Wayne says

attending the build-up events ensures participants are happy with and capable of the time away from home. “Every single person just needs a little encouragement to achieve success.” The Special Olympics ethos is all-inclusiveness, with some of the team’s players having represented their country, while others

may have been playing for only a few months. “These athletes have a wide range of special need conditions, (some with multiple conditions), they all play for the love of basketball and for the bond of achieving as a group.” To help the team with funding for their trip please contact Stu Allen at stu@opticsnz.co.nz

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Load control saves you money Load control is a mechanism that Network Tasman and many other lines companies use to manage the demand that heating water places on the electricity network during ‘peak’ demand periods, typically in the morning and early evening on the coldest winter days. Load control allows Network Tasman to shut off devices such as electrical hot water cylinders for a short time during the periods of highest demand. As a result Network Tasman can keep costs down and pass those savings on to our consumers. Cheaper prices for water heating are shown on your electricity bill as a line called ‘controlled’ or ‘economy’. Controlling the load in this way doesn’t impact on the way you use your hot water e.g. to wash your dishes, do laundry or have showers and baths. Our aim is to ensure that you don’t even notice that load control is being used.

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A trio of local entities are teaming up to protect the teeth of our youth in sport. Sugary drinks have historically been consumed in mass by players across the country on a Saturday morning. Health promoter for Nelson Marlborough Health, Aaryn Barlow, says children should have no more than three teaspoons of sugar a day. “A can of fizzy is nine teaspoons and a sports drink can be up to 15 so that just shows the scale we are dealing with. Kids are literally bathing their teeth in sugar.” In a bid to reduce this intake, The Tasman Rugby Union, Nelson Marlborough District Health Board and Nelson Orthodontics are working together to promote water as the number one choice for quenching an athlete’s thirst. The ‘tap into water’ initiative runs from junior rugby all the way up to the Tasman Mako. Aaryn says this is just the start of the process to move marketing and sponsorship

messages around protecting teeth and making good dietary choices. “Kids are just as happy drinking water,” says Andrew. The campaign has been likened to the national Smokefree initiative in that it is about slowly changing the public’s way of thinking. Changes are evident at Mako NPC matches where no sugary drinks can be purchased by fans. “This is a step in the right direction if we can get our sporting icons on board.”

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Kahurangi are the outright leaders of the Tasman Trophy after beating Waimea Old Boys in a thrilling top-of-the-table clash in Riwaka on Saturday. In a match that saw several lead changes, Kahurangi prevailed 35-34 to claim its sixth straight victory of the season. Both sides were unbeaten heading into the round seven clash and the meeting more than lived up to the hype. Meanwhile, Wanderers' dominant 46-14 win over Nelson at Trafalgar Park had to be called off early due to a major injury. Fletcher Matthews knows all too well the perils of injury and the Wanderer's captain sympathised with Nelson prop Christian Tupuola who lay prone on the deck at the end of the match. "I have had plenty in my time and it's never nice to end a game early, especially when someone is down like that." The fullback says, after a slow start to the season, his side is finally beginning to gel. "We have been up and down with a couple of draws and losses, but

we have talked about that it just takes one game before it clicks." Sitting toward the bottom half of the table, Wanderers will need four wins from four to make the play-offs. "Today was a good start, we have still got a chance and we are going to give it a good crack." Flanker Chris Halaufia was superb for Wanderers, bagging a double while El-niño Peniamina was destructive with ball in hand. At Greenmeadows, Stoke held off Central for a 29-26 win while in Blenheim Renwick defeated Waitohi 27-5. This weekend will see another blockbuster between Kahurangi and Marist fresh off the bye. Meanwhile, only a slightly astray conversion attempt has kept Nelson College’s winning run in the Crusaders Championship alive. The visiting St Bedes side scored a try with time up on the clock to give themselves a chance to salvage a draw in Nelson on Saturday. However, Mason Allison’s admirable attempt went across the face of the uprights as Nelson survived with a scrappy 14-12 victory. A bloodied Ollie Inch says his

Netani Baleisomosomo scoring one of his two tries against St Bedes on Saturday. Photo: Evan Barnes/Shuttersport. heart was in his mouth as he watched the kick creep closer to the sticks. “We certainly made it hard for ourselves,” the Nelson skipper says. “We were lucky to come away with the points, we are going to have to be better than that if we want to win this competition.”

Ollie says poor discipline cost Nelson dearly. “We gave away ten penalties in that second half, that’s not our type of rugby so we will take a lot of learnings from that.” After a blistering start, Nelson was starved of possession and territory in the second half and invited St Bedes back into the

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Dominik Berghamer With the recent cold weather the snapper have finally left the bay and taken off towards the deeper waters around d’Urville Island. Over the next months, target species in the shallower areas will be gurnard over the sand and tarakihi and blue cod over foul ground. Blue cod are amongst the most expensive fish to buy and the favourite eating fish for many New Zealanders. Rawaru – their name in te reo - are endemic to NZ and most commonly found from the southern tip of the North Islands southwards. They will try to eat anything that looks even remotely edible and are therefore very easy to catch. Together with the fact that they grow quite slowly this has led to a depletion of stocks in many areas and, in turn, to heavy restrictions when it comes to catching them. Currently you are allowed to keep 2 fish over 33cm per day in Tasman Bay. If you fish in the sounds be aware that there is a ban during the spawning season in spring. Speaking of spawning: Blue Cod can change their sex, and most females will become males at a certain point of their life - so most bigger fish will be boys! In rocky areas they are usually abundant, the higher the fishing

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After a scoreless 87 minutes, Nelson Suburbs conceded a heart-breaking late goal against Coastal Spirit at Saxton Field on Saturday. A win would have seen Suburbs move to third spot on the table after Christchurch and Selwyn played out a 3-all draw. The match saw Jordan Yong returning from injury while Suburbs Academy products Noah Platt and Sam Shelling were promoted. This weekend Suburbs head south to take on Nomads. In local division one action, Motueka still sits top of the points table after holding FC Nelson Phil with a large Fjordland blue cod. pressure the less legal sized fish will be amongst them. Fancy gear is unnecessary but to target the larger ones and to avoid catching and injuring a lot of small fish, use large circle hooks or artificial lures. Unbaited microjigs are my personal favourite, they seem to attract bigger cod and I don’t have to worry about smaller fish stealing my bait. Softbaits are less suited, blue cod tend to tear them to shreds very quickly. Tight lines!

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Locomotive to a 2-all draw at Guppy Park on Saturday. The FC 1st XI was also made to work hard for a 4-2 win over Golden Bay. Coach Paul Brydon says the men from Golden Bay kept them honest. “It is a good league this year with the extra teams.” Arguably the biggest upset of the round came at Jubilee Park as Richmond picked up a 2-0 win over the defending champion Rangers. Suburbs completed the round with a 5-1 rout of Tahuna. In Nelson Netball action, Richmond F45 backed up its upset win over Jacks OPD last week with a thrilling one-goal win over Stoke NBS at Saxton Stadium on Thursday.

The new combinations for Richmond appear to be gelling nicely with the side showing great composure to edge Stoke 34-33. After suffering a heavy defeat at the hands of Prices Waimea Ahurei in the opening round, Richmond has rebounded with two crucial wins to sit just one point behind powerhouses Jacks. Meanwhile, Jacks bounced back from last week's loss with a resounding 53-23 victory over Nelson College for Girls. The defending champions also picked up an easy win, cruising to a 64-30 rout of its feeder side, Prices Pango. The undefeated Prices Ahurei sit alone on top of the table on 12 points with an 81-goal differential.

Community Services

Community Notices MONDAY

TEA & TALK Mon 10-11.30am - 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 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.

TUESDAY

MARYBANK GARDEN CLUB Tues 1 June, 7.30pm. Jaycee Room, Founders Park. Pickles/Jams plus tastings. Sales table, raffle. All welcome. marybankgardenclub@gmail.com NELSON 50+ MINI WALKERS June 1, Airport Circuit. Meet at 10 am at the Nelson Golf Club. Ph. Gwen, 022 1638 714. OVER FIFTIES SOCIAL GROUP Tues 1.30-3.30pm, 238 Vanguard St. Rummikub, 500, scrabble, crafts and chat. Afternoon tea provided. Ph: Jan on 546 9057 or 027 4577 955, or Grace on 027 310 9975. EUCHRE Stoke Bowling Club, 18a Ranui Rd. Doors open at 1pm for 1.30 start. Cost $3 which includes afternoon tea. Friendly atmosphere, all welcome. SIT & BE FIT - Tues 11-11.45am - Victory Community Centre - Enjoy Exercising sitting down. Keep your heart healthy and lose that “lockdown loaf” while listening to great music! A great way to make friends and meet new people. $4. HARAKEKE WEAVING Victory Community Centre Tues 3-4.30pm. This will run on May 4th, June 1st & 29th. Nadia, Kerry, Tania and the crew and some of the other school parent whānau will be welcoming people to come along and share and learn together. Bring some flax if you have some or just bring your good self. Koha. NELSON NEWBIES WALKING GROUP welcomes new peo-

ple. Every Tues & Fri, 10am in Nelson, Stoke, Richmond. Ph. Karin 022 152 9963.

WEDNESDAY COMMUNITY SING A LONG Wed 2 June 1.30pm Wesley Centre, 4 Wensley Rd Richmond. Gold coin donation for Nelson Hospital Chaplaincy. Afternoon tea. All welcome. PETANQUE IN THE CITY Wed and Sun 1.15-3pm. Come and enjoy this social game. For more information phone Roger or Shirley 5466562. INDOOR BOWLS come and join us for social indoor bowls and a cuppa every Wed & Fri 1:15-4pm. Beginners welcome. Trafalgar St Hall. Ph: 03 548 9006 or 027 497 9330. TASMAN TRACKIES CYCLING Welcome to new riders to Saxton Velodrome -Champion Rd. Wed 10am-12pm. Bikes available free of charge. Fun racing. Social coffee & chat after. Meet new people. Murray 0276450033, Malcolm 035445053. VOLUNTEER GARDENING at Waimarama Community Gardens every week. Tantragee Rd, The Brook. Wed mornings 9.20 - 12. Tools provided. On the bus stop. Ph 0211709443.

THURSDAY DIVORCED? SEPARATED? you don’t have to go through it alone. Find Help, Discover Hope, Experience Healing. Starting Thurs 3 June, 7pm-9pm @ Richmond New Life Church Cafe, 85 Wensley Rd, Cost: $40 (Includes manual and refreshments.) Email: divorcecarenn@gmail.com or txt 0274193035 and we will contact you. www.divorcecare.org ACTIVE STRENGTH/BALANCE CLASS: also seated options presented. Trafalgar St Hall Thurs @10am. ACC accredited provider. Mental agility, co-ordination, strength and balance exercises. Ph Shirley 5471433.

FRIDAY GROW towards health mental, social, physical and spiritual.

WEDNESDAY 26 May 2021

DEADLINE: 10AM FRIDAY 50 WORDS OR LESS BY EMAIL ONLY SEND TO: myevent@nelsonweekly.co.nz

Use GROW's Program and Method. 12-steps towards understanding, knowledge and wisdom. Share in friendship. Believe in yourself. Fri 10-12, 9 Paru Paru Rd, Nelson. Ph: Patricia 547-6120.

SATURDAY / SUNDAY CHROMA CHAMBER CHOIR will perform a Concert of Russian Choral music Sat May 29, 2pm, in the Cathedral, Nelson. Conducted by Pete Rainey. $20, EFTPOS available, price includes refreshment. ASTHMA – IT’S YOUR BREATHING PUBLIC TALK Elma Turner Library, Sun 30 May, 2-2.30pm. The Buteyko Method is world-renowned for achieving a significant reduction/elimination of asthma symptoms and medication. Learn about the link between asthma and breathing. Free talk by Nicky McLeod, The Breathing Clinic. Eventbrite or 027 278 3499. YOGA ON THE BEACH Every Sat & Sun, 8-9.10am, Tāhunanui Beach. Everyone welcome, bring mat or towel 0275451907.

GENERAL GROUPS NELSON TASMAN HOSPICE needs volunteers. Opportunity to support your hospice by equipment delivery (1-2 days fortnight) or gardening (weekly Mon 10am-12pm). If neither role suits you but you would like to volunteer still get in touch. Ph: Volunteer Office at 03 546-3912 or email Krisca.gould@ nelsonhospice.org.nz DO YOU LIKE TO TEACH? Are you patient? Have a passion for working with different cultures? Are you an experienced driver with Full license for 2 years or more? Interested in supporting former refugees get their license? Contact Margo at Red Cross 59 Parkers Rd openroad.nelson@redcross.org.nz or 021 255 8550.” BLOOD CANCER SUPPORT GROUP meet monthly for more information phone Heather 0274444708. BREAST CANCER SUPPORT GROUP Cancer Society Nelson

NELSON NORTH LIONS CLUB welcomes new members to join their small established group that are passionate of providing voluntary services through community involvement. John Rodger on 0276749333 john.rodger@xtra.co.nz BRONCHIECTASIS? Do you have this condition? Please get in contact with the Nelson Asthma Society to register for a free community talk delivered by a Respiratory Specialist. Contact asthma.nelson@xtra.co.nz or phone Sue on 03 5441562. GIVE LAWN BOWLS A GO Summer & Winter at our friendly Tāhunanui Bowling Club, 131 Tāhunanui Drive. Free coaching and a ‘cuppa’. Phone June for more info on 021 373 813. ATKINS GALLERY at Founders Heritage Park, next to Founders Cafe (87 Atawhai Dr). Exhibition of original Toss Woollaston paintings and drawings for sale, along with quality arts by local artists or info@cancernelson.org.nz LEARN TO KNIT with Inner Wheel members for details phone Sharon 0273164661 or email: benboy.martin@gmail.com AIKIDO - Want to learn self-defence and become more confident? Do AIKIDO a Japanese Martial Art. We have children’s classes from 8-16yrs Wed & Fri 5-6pm. Check out Facebook, www.aikidonelson.nz, or call Callum 0210694211. HOLISTIC PULSING 50 mins sessions for Women at the Nelson Women's Centre, by koha. Call 5467986 to book. SURVIVORS AND THRIVERS If you have or have had cancer, supporting someone with cancer, come along and meet others in this friendly atmosphere Register info@cancernelson. org.nz or 539 1137 for details. CARERS SUPPORT GROUP For Partners / Family / Friends who are supporting someone with cancer or recovering from cancer. Encourage, Share, Connect. Register 539 1137. COLORECTAL CANCER SUPPORT GROUP, Cancer Society Nelson 102 Hardy St, for those who are going through or who have gone through colorectal cancer, and their carers/support people. Register 539 1137 or info@cancernelson.org.nz

102 Hardy Street, if you have or have had breast cancer come along to this friendly atmosphere. Register 539 1137 or info@ cancernelson.org.nz ALCOHOLICS ANONYMOUS. Is alcohol causing problems for you in your life? Want to stop drinking but can't? Maybe we can help. Support meetings every day. Call 0800aaworks 0800 229 6757. THE NELSON RAILWAY SOCIETY is seeking volunteers to drive their passenger railcar weekends and school holidays. Clean drivers licence required & full training given. Contact Bob 027 221 8083. FREE FUNCTION ROOM HIRE to all community groups. Avail 7 days. Wakatu Hotel 83 Collingwood St. Craig 548-4299. HAVE YOU EVER THOUGHT OF BECOMING A VOLUNTEER? Are you a community organisation looking for volunteers, training, info or advice? Check out our website www.volunteernelson.org.nz Ph 5467681. FOOD, IS IT A PROBLEM FOR YOU? Are you suffering from anorexia, bulimia, obesity and/or compulsive eating? Overeaters Anonymous works. Ph 0226730237. All welcome. PROSTATE CANCER SUPPORT GROUP meet 1st Thurs of month Broadgreen House 276 Nayland Rd 1.30 to 3.30pm contact Bill phone 544 8635 or 539 1137. NELSON WOODTURNING CLUB. Join us at our club rooms for Turning, camaraderie and sharing of knowledge. New Learn to Turn classes starting soon. Ph or txt Allan for more information 021543345. NELSON ASTHMA SOCIETY Better Breathing Classes help you improve breathing through fitness. Three venues: Nelson, Richmond and Motueka. Ph: Sue 5441562 or asthma.nelson@xtra.co.nz or see https://nelsonasthma.co.nz FEELING SAD, STRESSED, DEPRESSED, OR STUCK? Identify and explore new ways to move forward with a Life Linc Counsellor. Up to 10 face-to-face counselling sessions available now for individuals and couples. 548 2400 lifelinc.co.nz

Community notices are free to community groups, schools, churches, gold coin donation events and fundraising only. For classified ads and public notices please call 548 5900. Due to the popularity of this column, while every effort will be made, inclusion cannot be guaranteed for free ads.

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WEDNESDAY 26 May 2021

Classifieds / Trades & Services

Classifieds

GaraGe sale Saturday 29th May 30 Austen Ward Heights. 9am-12pm General household items, garden furniture, miscellaneous. Will be cancelled if wet.

GaraGe sale Sunday 30th May Annesbrook Drive, signs out at 9.00am Books, assorted linen, tools, kids toys, clothing, household items, miscellaneous.

mirimiri contemporary Māori massage unique mirimiri - massage style combines aspects of both traditional and modern worlds. Ph Allan (03) 391 9093 www.massage-therapy.co.nz

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$$$ CASH PAID $$$ TOOLS, SHED GEAR COLLECTABLES All Hand Tools Modern, vintage & antique. Also fishing gear, records, books, vintage toys & games, NZ pictures & postcards. Plus much more Large or Small lots Estates & Downsizing Ph Steve Lawson 538 0020 or 027 538 0020 (Nelson Based)

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We are currently undergoing the free cleaning and best restoration of headstones in the Wakapuaka Cemetery. Most are around 150 years old. While most families are happy for us to do this we understand some are not. If you do NOT want us to work on your family headstone please contact us on 027 548 0757 - Brian.

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