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Bikewise month rolls into town The bike shed at Tasman District Council headquarters may find itself busier than normal this month as Bike Wise Month clicks into gear.

February is Bike Wise Month and Tasman residents are being encouraged to dust off their saddles for a series of biking events and promotions around the region.

Funded by the NZ Transport Agency and the Ministry of Health, Bike Wise Month is New Zealand’s annual celebration of the bicycle – invented nearly 200 years ago – and the health, environmental, social and financial benefits cycling uniquely offers.

A series of events are planned for Nelson and Tasman throughout Bike Wise Month.

They include the annual Go By Bike Day on February 16, where cyclists can get a free breakfast at spots around the region, the Bike Wise business challenge, which 100 TDC staff are participating in and mayoral Challenge ri-des in Nelson, Motueka and Golden Bay. BIKERS: Tasman District Council staff Tama Easton, Pamela White and Diane Penn are biking to work for Bikewise month in For full details go to www.bikewise.co.nz.

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TDC paves way for big box retail Teresa Hattan

The Tasman District Council has paved the way for major business expansion on the eastern side of Lower Queen St in Richmond.

The council is keen to get big box businesses into the area, according to Environment and Planning chair Stuart Bryant.

The land which was previously rural one has now been re-zoned mixed business

(commercial) after an “in committee” meeting last Thursday.

At the meeting, a deferment for servicing across the eastern side of the property was lifted by council, meaning privately owned property can now be sold for commercial use.

Big box businesses include shops such as the Warehouse, Harvey Norman and Briscoes.

“It’s in the longer plan, not immediate,”

Stuart says.

One landowner, Maxwell Clark, says this re-zoning will give property owners certainty over their particular properties.

Maxwell and Shona McBride own two properties in this area and have 10.3 hectares of land in total.

“It has not been an easy pathway to achieve this outcome, there has been some robust discussions between the landowners and the council,” says Maxwell.

Stuart believes those that were looking for the re-zoning will be very pleased it has happened.

Maxwell says both sides have taken a business view of the situation and appreciated the acute shortage of commercial land for development, particularly in Richmond and the Tasman district, but also in the wider Nelson region.

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With progress being made in Richmond West, do you think big box retailers should come to Richmond?

Duane Whiting.

Blair Macklin.

Ngatara Jay.

Patrick Connolly-Barker.

“Yes. It would be one more thing you don’t have to do to Nelson for. Things like Briscoes, the Warehouse and Harvey Norman would be good.”

“Yes. It would save us going into town. A good spot would be in the centre of town where the gravel is now. We need a good electronic store.”

“Yes. It’d save me going to catch the bus into town. A small place like this would benefit from it. Richmond is making itself its own city, so it needs things like the Warehouse.”

“No, it’s not a good idea, especially for local businesses.

It’s easy enough to travel to Motueka or Nelson for those things. It’s a lovely drive and it’s not too far.”

NEWS IN BRIEF TDC paves way for big box retail in Richmond BUST: Police executed a search warrant on a residential commercial property in Richmond last Wednesday. The warrant was under the Misuse of Drugs Act 1975 and found at the property was a substantial amount of BZP, says Richmond Sergeant Craig Barker.

Two Richmond women were arrested and were to appear in the Nelson District Court at a later date.

LOCAL CHIVALRY: An elderly overseas couple were spotted in the Richmond Mall over the long weekend suffering the ill-effects of technology. Their bank cards had failed and they had little money to see them through the long weekend. Seeing this, a local decided to help and went to their aid with the loan of $200 and said see you on Wednesday.

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A number of properties are now available for commercial development fronting onto Lower Queen St. “If someone, or an organisation, was to purchase and develop the whole properties, they would have more control over what happens down here,” believes Maxwell.

“It’s better than gold as an investment. At least you can get a return on property, either by rent or lease. Especially with a building on them you get on-going returns and increase in value, also with capital gain. Gold just sits in the bank vault,” says Maxwell.

The first industrial buildings have also got under way further down, on the same side, of Lower Queen St. This site is located in the Oaks development and will be occupied by trucking company TNL. The benefit to the district will be in the longer term, when Richmond could well

see stores like Harvey of development, with Norman, says Stuart. development comes “Richmond is definitely jobs and with jobs a growing area, which comes employment. the census shows.”

I think there will be In total there will be a big shift into Rich36.36 hectares ready for mond, because people commercial developcan come along and ment. say they want one acre Maxwell and Shona or three acres and it’s have owned the properavailable.” ty for 15 years and once Stuart believes it will development starts they be much easier to shop say they will move on. in Richmond than in “We originally came Nelso and developers to the property for the Some of the land that has been re- will have to consider lifestyle and the coun- zoned for commerical use. At bottom parking, “as this can cil made it clear they is Lower Queen St. often be a problem wanted commercial land available in Rich- with big box business areas,” says Stuart. mond.”

He says council is hoping to have a bit of Maxwell believes the re-zoning has been a mixture down there, “otherwise it would long overdue. “In my view it’s held up a lot look a bit bland if it was just big businesses.”

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LUCKY WINNER: Richmond’s Kathryn Hunt was presented with her new car by Richmond Mall centre manager David Hill after winning the Mall’s competition. Photo: Teresa Hattan.

Mall gives away new car Spending just $33 has won Richmond woman Kathryn Hunt a new car.

The lucky lady is the winner of the Richmond Mall win-a-car promotion, drawn yesterday.

Kathryn’s Farmers receipt was drawn from over 25,000 entries, making the promotion the most successful ever according to Richmond Mall manager David Hill.

Kathryn is a fan of sales and couldn’t go past a recent one at Farmers.

Two hand towels and a gift card was all it took for Kathryn to win the $15,000 Geely NK hatch.

The Nelson College for Girls music teacher was excited and a little nervous when David rang at 8am yesterday. “I thought he was joking. I was

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Winning a brand new car couldn’t have come at a better time for Kathryn.

“My current car was towed on a truck over the holidays, which was a first, and hopefully the last, time that will happen.”

Kathryn has never had a new car before but was humble when given the keys by David.

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MOVING: General manager of Kahurangi Employment Trust Roger Thorn, hopes to find a new home for the Richmond reuse centre after it relocates this month. Photo: Teresa Hattan.

Building looking for a new home

Richmond’s reuse centre will be on the move this month.

Revive has been at its Beach Rd location since 2002 but has outgrown the site.

The Kahurangi Employment Trust administers the centre and is managed by Roger Thorn.

Roger is now on the lookout for a new home for the building, because as part of their lease the property has to be left as a blank canvas.

The larger property on Fittal St has been provided by the Tasman District Council and will increase the amount of waste that can be diverted from landfill.

“It will bring the business to a different level, people will notice that immediately when they walk in,” says Roger.

The trust also aims to provide employment pathways for people who are disadvantaged in the labour market.

“We know that our staffing needs are going to increase here, so therefore we’ll be able to fulfil our employment charter more fully.

“At the present site and on this new one as well, we will provide a place where volunteers with intellectual disabilities can come and spend valuable volunteer time and also community service workers,” says Roger.

This project has been on the cards for quite some time.

“We’re looking forward to being able to provide a valuable retail place for those in the community that enjoy shopping at reuse facilities or secondhand shops,” says Roger.

Community organisations looking for a new building can approach the trust if interested in acquiring the old building.

“It’s a way of another community organisation giving to another community organisation. Our

benefit is that we obligate our lease and whoever may want the building they get a building for a very sharp price,” says Roger.

Roger says all the trust is asking for is a realistic koha that would assist with some of the transitional moves.

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There’s consistency in our rationale with wanting to move it on to another community organisation or an area of need.

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Goods were no use to shop When St Vincent de Paul shop manager Toni Morsink arrived at work last week she found an unwelcome donation.

The Richmond charity shop often has goods dropped off out of hours, but last Wednesday things got out of hand.

“The rubbish was enormous, there were three urine infested mattresses with big rips, all absolutely no good to us,” she says.

The shop prefers people to drop things off while the business is open, which is from 10am to 4pm, this way the goods received can be monitored. “We don’t like people to drop things off outside of this time because people can walk through and go through all the stuff. They don’t go through it carefully,

last winter we had the whole yard covered in clothing and then it started raining so we had all these wet things,” says Toni.

St Vincent de Paul isn’t the only charity shop having trouble with dumping. The Salvation Army Family Store in Richmond also has the same problem. Family store manager Jan Rolfe says they are not ungrateful for the community’s contribution, but they would also prefer goods to be dropped when the store is open. “We need to pay for the disposal of unusable goods,” says Jan. Both Jan and Toni hope people understand that a little care has to be made when trying to do something like donating unwanted household goods.

NOT A DUMP: St Vincent de Paul shop manager Toni Morsink was disheartend to see what was dumped on their doorstep last week. Photo: Jenny Bates.

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• A L L T H E F U N • A L L T H E PA R T I E S • A L L T H E G O O D T I M E S Helen Griffin, Colleen Stewart, Heather Lines and Dorren Best.

Jack Redpath and Josh Thompson in Brightwater for a beach volleyball game.

Fran Sutherland and Sue Rawson at the mixed vets golf tournament at Greenacres Golf Club.

Chris Evans, Carolyn Mason and Janet Crabb.

Aren Olsen and Samuel Adams.

This week the Out and About camera was busy! Wakefield Bowling Club celebrated its centenary on Saturday and Val Papps turned 90. Young people descended on Brightwater to take part in the Slammin in Tasman beach volleyball tour on Sunday. Monday was busy too with the Greenacres Mixed Vets tournament and the Washbourn Gardens Gala Day. A couple of lovely young boys from Richmond even accosted the Out and About camera on its day off in Kaiteri earlier in the week! Don’t forget, if you have an event you would like the Out and About camera to attend, get in touch with us by emailing editorial@ waimeaweekly.co.nz or phone 544-9037.

Sophie and Ethan Batt making some pocket money in Wakefield selling golf balls.

Hunter Stewart and Griffin Tolmie.

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Noelene and Blair Tomlinson, Joan Wills and Kyden Chisnall.

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Motor bike ride to help community The Richmond Mall Foundation Ride for Hope fundraiser is getting closer.

The ride, from Nelson to Motueka and back to Hope, on Saturday February 19 rain or shine, will be raising funds for the Richmond Mall Foundation.

These funds then go back into the community and will support locals and local organisations, says Richmond Mall manager David Hill.

Entry is just $10 for either rider or pillion passenger and includes a registration badge, spit roast, soft drink and entry into the prize draw.

All participants are to meet at the Trafalgar Centre in Nelson at 9am for registra-

tion, with the ride starting at 10am. “No matter what type of motorcycle you ride – this event is an opportunity to get out and about for a great ride and the chance to win some great stuff,” says David.

The prize draw and spit roast will be at the Hope domain from 12.30pm.

“Ride for Hope has the full support of the police, ACC and Land Transport. It’s an awesome ride especially as it’s in support of a great cause,” says David.

Applications for the Richmond Mall Foundation will be available from the Richmond Mall customer service desk from March 1. “It’s our way of giving back to the local community,” he says.

RESIDENT POTTER: Alan Ballard of Aniseed Valley is the resident potter at Craft Potters. The company are hosting pottery classes starting next Wednesday from 10am.

Three eight week terms will be held throughout the year. If interested, bring along a bit of clay which can be bought at Nelson Potters Clay or South Street Gallery in Nelson.

Tutor Charles Shaw will cover a wide range of techniques including making pots, glazing and decorating. For more information phone 544-5172. Photo: Teresa Hattan.

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Five generations come together to celebrate birthday Lots of interests keep Richmond resident Val Papps busy, despite turning 90 on Saturday.

With five children, 11 grandchildren, 18 great grandchildren and one great great grandchild, Saturday’s celebrations was a splendid affair.

Val has lived all her life in the Tasman district and moved to Richmond after being raised in Wakefield.

This special milestone is no different to any other day according to Val, but she said it was nice to have the family around.

Having five generations in the family doesn’t happen too often, but it has struck this one twice.

“This is the second time that we have had five generations because when Andrew, my eldest son, when his eldest daughter was born mum’s father was alive. We’ve been lucky in that respect; twice we’ve had five generations. It’s quite a long living family really,” said Val’s daughter Joan Wills.

One of the interests that has kept Val going is her participation in Red Cross. She has recently received a certificate for 30 years service to the group, who meet once a month.

“We pick jumpers and re-knit them up for Red Cross which are then passed on to people who need them,” says Val. The group also does premature knitting for the hospital which includes beanies, booties and singlets.

“I get a lot of enjoyment from being able to do things like this. It fills in time. I don’t like reading all the time,” says Val. The keen gardener says she has lead a full life.

“You never think about your age, well I never do.”

Back in the old days if you wanted to go anywhere, biking was the only option.

“We would bike three and a half miles from Wakefield, dance all evening and then at 12 o’clock we’d hop on our bikes and bike home,” Val says with a laugh.

Travelling around New Zealand for sport has been a highlight for Val, who played hockey and cricket in her younger days.

“I was goalie for Nelson for a couple of seasons,” she says.

Val has had no major health problems, just the normal wear and tear that comes with playing cricket and hockey on the “dreadful” Trafalgar Park.

Joan says she is very proud of what her mum has achieved over the years.

“It’s really great that she’s still able to live on her own.”

After turning 90, Val has a little advice for those getting on in years.

“I think the most important thing is to keep doing things, don’t feel sorry for yourself, get on and do it. If you start making excuses then it grows so you’re better to tackle it.”

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Tapawera population triples Gala a great way to celebrate a holiday Tapawera’s population tripled over set up. the long weekend thanks to a dif- Various music bands performed over the weekend. ferent sort of party.

Tapawera Area School was home The vans were spread over two to 321 motor caravans over Nelson full fields, plus a few more around the north Anniverside of the sary weekschool. end for the Music in Some 642 the Mounpeople tripled the tains Rally. population The Nelson Tasof TapawVilm a n Some of the 321 caravans parked in Tapawera. era lage. Presibranch of the New Zealand Motor Caravan dent of the local branch Gordan Assoication were hosts for the rally Dixon says he was pleased to inject at Tapawera school. money into the local community.

The rally was held from Friday to “Local groups such as the Sport Monday but committee members and Recreation Society benefited were in the area last Wednesday to from us coming."

The Washbourn Gardens Gala Day went off without a hitch over the long weekend.

Nelson Anniversary Day saw hundreds of people from around the region investigate what was on offer at the annual gala day on Monday.

Live music from the Nelson Country Music Club entertained the crowd, including a performance from Richmond local Abbey Hahn.

At just 11 years-old, Abbey sung “Got a lot of rhythm in my soul” for the crowd.

“It was a good day. Nelson put on great sunny weather,” says event helper Tania Whitley.

Funds that were raised on the day will go towards Richmond Playcentre’s new playground.

“It was a great finish for the fundraising. The

playground will go in at the end of the term and will have a grand opening, it’s been fully paid for now,” says Tania.

With a wide variety of stalls available for both young and old, Tania says she thought most attendees left happy.

“We were quite pleased with the turnout.”

Tania said it was interesting to note that there weren’t many teenagers there on the day.

“I don’t think it’s really their sort of thing,” she says.

The playcentre will certainly be hosting the annual event next year and everyone is looking forward to seeing what the community has to offer in 2012.

FUN IN THE SUN: Ella Sargent and Chloe Dunn, both 7 and from Brightwater had lots of fun playing in the sun at the Washbourn Gardens Gala Day on Nelson Anniversary Day. Photo: Teresa Hattan.

BRIGHT AND COLOURFUL: John and Marie Hunter of Hope were awarded champion gladioli at the Brightwater Flower Show on Saturday. The breed of gladioli is Incomparable and it was raised in Canada. John and Marie grow their flowers at their home and love coming to the Brightwater show. John has been showing gladioli since he was in primary school, around 65 years ago. “It’s a lovely show,” says Marie. “It’s a pity there aren’t many growing these days,” adds John. Photo: Teresa Hattan.

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READY FOR BATTLE: Peter Keegan of Belgrove is hoping for a jampacked crowd at Battle of the Bands. Photo: Phillip Rollo.

Tasman's top bands will be dueling head to head at the upcoming Belgrove Battle of the Bands.

The competition, in its fourth year, will be held at the Belgrove for the first time.

The reason behind the switch is the venue, previously held at the Wakefield Hotel, the Belgrove has an elevated stage that watches over a field able to fit over one thousand music-loving spectators.

Thirteen local acts will get a chance to play in front of a huge crowd, compete for cash prizes, and most importantly get exposure.

Prizes are issued for a variety of different categories including overall best act, best guitarist, best bass player and more.

The music kicks off at 11am on March 19, the last act will finish at 12:30am.

The time-slot for each band will be allocated due to their style of music, with heavier genres likely to be allocated late in the night, just to keep a family-friendly atmosphere during the day.

With the closure of the Phat Club, organiser Mark Patterson says community events like this are key for bands to get exposure.

"At the end of the day it's an opportunity for them to perform in front of a large crowd. It's really hard to get exposure with music. It's more of

a chance to get out there and perform and compete for something," he says.

Owners Jacqui Ludlow and Graeme McAlister have made the Belgrove what it is today and over the past eight years have been doing plenty of hard labour to create an outdoor venue designed for live music.

Mark, who has worked on the organisation of Shapeshifter concerts, says places like the Belgrove don't survive without the local community in behind it, and is hoping they come out in their numbers with over one thousand spectators being targeted.

Presale tickets can be purchased in the next two weeks for $15 from the Belgrove, Bays Brewery, Marbecks and Beggs Music Works.

Gate sales will be $20 while under 14 year-olds will get free entry.

With heavier styles of music featuring and the event being at a bar, children under 18 years-old will be required to leave before 8pm.

Bands interested in entering can call the Belgrove on 541-8105.

The competition is open to any band from Nelson and Tasman, and any age is welcome. Five bands have already entered, so spaces are filling up fast.

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The Nelson City Brass band will be hitting Tasman parks for Brass on the Grass The brass band will be performing a number of picnic mini-concerts throughout the summer in some of Tasman’s most beautiful parks and reserves. The first performance started on the weekend in Tahunanui near the Modellers’ Pond and then the barbecue area at the beach. While the sun didn’t come out, a crowd did and the music was a complementary backdrop to the busy trains.

Next it’s off to Wakefield to the Faulkner Bush and Richmond’s Washbourn Gardens on February 20; Miyazu Gardens and Queen’s Gardens on March 6; finishing off at Isel Park later a week later.

Concerts start at 2:30pm and 4:30pm.

Musical director Mick Dowrick say the miniconcerts were organized after a busy Christmas period which found the 2011 calendar empty for the brass band. After a conversation with both local councils he decided on spreading the performances throughout Nelson and Tasman in areas home to each of the band members. Which included members all the way out to Wakefield.

“We’ve sort of attracted a bit of a crowd and it’s a good chance for us to keep up the practice,” he says.

With a range of music being performed, bring a picnic and listen to some relaxing brass band music in some wonderful settings. Gold coin donations appreciated.

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Cycle loop extends to Ranzau Rd Another segment of the Tasman Cycle Trail Loop is being developed along Ranzau Road.

Work involves the widening of the existing footpath and will provide a shared path for school children walking to Ranzau School as well as future trail cyclists.

The work should be completed by mid-February 2011.

The next link of the cycle trail will be from the Appleby Overbridge (SH60) to Ranzau Road along the old railway reserve.

Council is in discussion with the New Zealand Transport Agency, which manages the state highway network and is the owner of the railway reserve, and it is hoped that this link will be completed by June/July 2011.

The Tasman Loop Cycle Trail is the working name of a new cycle trail that will eventually run from Nelson Airport, to Richmond and out to Tapawera, down the Motueka River Valley to Riwaka and then back to Richmond through Motueka and Mapua.

The trail will offer an easy to ride surface and gradient similar to the Otago Central Rail Trail and will cater for a wider range of cyclists and walkers. As stages of the trail are completed it will eventually offer a choice of day rides or a multiday cycle holiday with a series of overnight stops within the region.

The trail is part of a joint Tasman District Council-Nelson City Council-Nelson Cycle Trails Trust initiative, a project launched in early

2010. This regional project applied for and has received construction funding under John Key’s New Zealand Cycle Trail programme.

The National Cycleway programme has the aim of building a series of ‘Great Rides’ around the country to showcase areas of natural beauty and to generate economic activity through tourism.

The two projects for the region are the ‘rail trail’ style Tasman Loop Cycle Trail, and improving and extending the Dun Mountain mountain bike trail near Nelson.

The Tasman Loop Cycle Trail will be built in stages as funding allows.

The first three year stage has been allocated just over $2 million in funding from central government and around $940,000 additional funding from Tasman District Council.

This will develop an inland route from Richmond to Wakefield (19.8 kilometre) and a coastal section from Nelson to Mapua (24.5km).

When complete the whole trail, including a link down the Motueka River Valley, will cover a distance of 162-175km depending on the route taken.

Because the trail will pass through or near a number of Tasman communities there will be many opportunities for individuals, groups and local businesses to be involved, both to support the project but also to bring its benefits into their community through businesses that cater to the needs of trail users.

OLD MACHIENERY: Kahu Nga Morehu Harness, 10, and Brenna, 6, and Roan Shellock, 13, from Wakefield at the Any Old Iron Vintage Machinery Show on Saturday. The show is run by the Nelson Vintage Engine and Machinery Club, which have held the demonstration weekend at Higgins Park for many years. With a large collection of vintage tractors on show and demonstrations from the traction engines and the hale baler there was plenty for everyone to do. Photo: Teresa Hattan.

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The ASB Aquatic Centre in Richmond will soon be home to the 460 square metre facility with work due to be completed in April.

The gym has a price tag of $750,000 to by footed by the gym’s operator CLM Health and Fitness along with the Tasman District Council.

Having funding from the council will reduce the cost to ratepayers in the district.

Gym members will be able to use the latest in excercise equipment and fitness NEW GYM: Keta Everett, facility manager Robert classes, along with free entry into the Kennedy and Rachel Pike dig in. pool.

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Norma Dougan is the store manager of Sassys, a woman’s fashion store in the Richmond Mall.

Sassys has been in Richmond for over five years, “We had so many customers from this region shopping in our Christchurch store, that opening here was the obvious thing to do,” says Norma.

The fashion forward woman says trying on clothes at Sassys is like playing dress-ups as a kid.

“There are a great team of women here ready to help find clothes that suit you and your body shape”. Norma says it’s very important for women to do this “We change as we mature so we have to work with our shape as well as the fashion. You won’t know until you try the garments on.” The shop has a final clearance of sale stock starting tomorrow, February 3. There is also new seasons stock arriving daily. Sassys can be found at the Queen St end of the Richmond Mall, next to Squires Café.

Richmond Law is a wellestablished local law firm with a reliable, loyal and dedicated team of experienced solicitors, registered legal executives and administrative staff.

Anna O’Toole, a qualified legal executive with many years legal experience, is manager of the residential conveyancing team.

Anna has experience in the residential conveyancing field and a background in asset planning, trust formation and administration, powers of attorney, wills and estates. Diane Bennett is the manager of our trusts team and specialises in commercial conveyancing, subdivisions, easements, asset planning and estates. Diane has been with the firm for 24 years and has completed her legal executives certificate, and a diploma in legal executive studies. Richmond Law offers a friendly and approachable service. If you have any legal queries, give Anna or Diane a call.

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Maureen and her partner Warren have owned Bedford Bar and Restaurant in Hope for nearly a year now, they have enjoyed their time in the area and are looking forward to the coming year.

The Bedford Bar and Restaurant has affordable quality bar meals and a specials board or come and enjoy the everyday $12 steak, salad and fries .

Have a great meal at the restaurant and then take pleasure in a game of pool or darts. The outside dining area has been upgraded recently, so on these hot summer nights you can relax outside. The bar offers good TV sports coverage, both inside and out so with all these great services and friendly staff the venue is perfect for your next group function.

The Bedford Bar and Restaurant is open seven days till late so call Maureen or Warren to find out more.

Lynda Richards and the team at BabySpace invite you to come and view their centre. Lynda knows the importance of having the right people to care for your children, the team has a high level of qualifications, experience and most importantly share the genuine love for working with infants and toddlers. Research shows that young children benefit greatly from the smaller group size and higher teacher/child ratio that BabySpace offers. A stable team of teachers is also a vital component of quality care and Lynda is proud to have the fabulous team she started with in 2008.

Parents are enthusiastic about the indoor and outdoor environments, spacious, well equipped play spaces and delighted with the large warm and peaceful sleep area. Babyspace’s outdoor environment is truly impressive, offering learning within a large natural garden setting with paths to explore and fruit trees to help care for, combined with an enormous sandpit and climbing area offer children a play area reminiscent of childhoods before artificial grass and static equipment became the standard at playgrounds.

Limited spaces are available and we suggest you visit soon to enquire about our availability during 2011. Visitors welcome or see our website at www.babyspacenelson.co.nz

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When you walk into the Richmond Early Learning Centre you can feel an atmosphere of family and belonging. “That is what sets us apart.” Says manager Rebecca Koberstein. “At our Centre we believe and value a partnership with parents as first teachers, that is why we operate a primary caregiver system.”

On enrolment every child at the Richmond Early Learning Centre is selected with a ‘special teacher’ who becomes responsible for providing consistent care and communication in a way that maximises the potential for your individual child’s learning and well being.

A day at the Richmond Early Learning Centre is packed full of fun and excitement. With a curriculum that provides activities that develop the skills that your child will need before starting school. Our new manager Rebecca knows only too well after 15 years as a teacher and 11 as a principal in primary schools just how important being ready for school is! “ In my experience those children who have attended a quality early childhood centre have had the opportunity to develop the self care, fine motor and social skills that are so important for a child if they are to experience success once they start school.” Limited 2010 spaces available, 0-5.

Peta Webb and Sally Cadigan are the proud owners of Hardy’s Health Store in Richmond Mall. The pair have had the business since July 2007 and both are passionate about natural health.

Peta is a qualified medical herbalist with 11 years experience and Sally is a certified health consultant who has been working in the natural health industry for seven years. “We have a clinic available for one on one consultations and privacy,” says Sally. The ladies can help with blood pressure checks, adrenal checks, ear candling and zinc testing.

“We’re excited about the Inika Range of make up, who are the leaders in natural cosmetics .” A makeup artist is coming for Inika makeovers in March. If you are interested please phone for a booking.

Still haven’t filed your 2010 income tax return? Don’t stress!!!! Come and see Sharon and the professional team at Accounting Tasman Ltd. Sharon has been a Director of Accounting Tasman Ltd for the last ten years and is very willing to assist with any accounting matters that are worrying you. Whether your business is large or small you will get the same attention to detail. Accounting Tasman Ltd provides a full range of accounting services, including preparation of financial statements, GST returns, payment of wages and PAYE, for all types of entities.

If you are tired of being treated like a number and not a person, we are the firm for you. We believe in friendly personal service and are easily accessible to all our clients. Accounting Tasman Ltd is located in the Warring car park, and encourages any potential clients to drop in and see Sharon, or one of the John’s any time.

Stephanie Drewery is one of the owners of Miles of Coffee which is the newest coffee bar on Queen St; it’s in front of the newly renovated library and has been open since July. It has been a buzzing spot ever since. There aren’t many seats in the immediate area of the café but the modern library allows drinks or food throughout, with the exception of the computers and research room.

The business is a deviation from the ever popular Miles of Food, situated in the car park behind the library.

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Celebrating 15 Years in Queen St Ph: 544 2112 269 Queen St, Richmond (opposite the Library)

the building industry, and retail customers interested in the DIY option. “We can help from concept rightthrough to installation, offering advice on planning, pricing and making sure that the right products are used to get the project completed properly,” says Bob. “No job is too big or too small, we’ll help out with small DIY projects right through to full house renovations and refurbishments.”

Over the years the Brookman’s have seen many changes in the tiling industry Richmond Tile Shop – exactly where it’s been for the last fifteen years – and they make sure directly opposite the library on Queen St. they keep up with the ever-changing styles, fashions and designs. the shop,” says Shireen. “We’ve made lots of Richmond Tile Shop stocks an extensive range great friends and we really enjoy working with of tiles and if they don’t stock it, they will en- our customers. We would like to thank each and deavour to source just what you are looking for. every one of them for their ongoing loyalty and They have tiles for floors and walls, indoor or support. They are the reason that we keep coming outdoor tiles, right through to beautiful decora- in to work every day!” tive tiles. You’ll also find everything needed to “Being a locally owned and operated business get the job done – grouts in a range of colours, means we have had to make careful decisions glues, silicones and cutting equipment. about how we run our business,” adds Briony.

If you are into mosaics, then pop in and check “Basically, the buck stops with us. To ensure we out their delightful hand painted tiles. They have are successful, we have to make sure that we offer the biggest range in Nelson and are more than the best service in town. We have to get it right willing to offer advice on mosaic projects. first time, that’s why we only stock the best prod“We’ve had a ball over the last fifteen years in uct available and why we are always completely

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Allport ahead of her time: magical midwife the surrounding district, as not only was she a midwife but cared also for cuts, sickRichmond had a dedicated midwife ness and kids coughs etc. Her well known named Marion May Allport. There were treatment for “croupe” and persistent other midwives during this time but none coughs was: slice up an onion and sprinstood out as May Allport. Born in 1870, kle with sugar, when the juice forms give Marion May Drummond married Charles small sips to ailing child. It really works!

Allport in 1897. They had six children This can be sweetened by the giving of a who May cared for followchocolate or similar treat to ing Charles’ early death in erode the onion taste.

1917.

May also prepared bodies The upbringing of the after death for burial for family was from a two the princely sum of 10/storey home opposite the ($1). On call was May for Stoke Freezing Works on 24 hours a day and it was the composite present site common for her when getoccupied by Westmeats ting call outs to jump on Works and Lloyd Heslop her trusty bike with small workshops. Once the elder medical bag strapped to the children were capable of rear and off she would go looking after the younger in all weather. It had been ones May became a midknown for her to bike as far wife and nursed folk in as Foxhill, and be remindtheir own owms or her ed in those days her mike home until she retired had no multiple gears. The in 1940. One of May’s uniqueness about these ocbrothers was Cleave Allcasions if service was that port, father of Kevin AllMay would regularly stay port, a current Richmond with the expectant mother resident, both of whom often for a week before and worked all their working after the birth, caring for lives at the Stoke Works. the whole family as cook, Kevin only recently retired nurse and babysitter. from the meat industry.

Contained in the medical May ultimately owned bag that had been in the the farm at 99 Salisbury possession of May’s eldest Road, Richmond which daughter Wera Newport are Allport’s uniform. extended down to the sea. these various instruments: This site and house is the nursing apron and small babes hand-made original property in part now occupied top used following a birth. Also among by the Richmond Veterinary Clinic. The this regalia are numerous practicing certifwaiting room off the veranda to the right icates and similar documentation required was the original “Mum’s birthing room”. during those earlier years.

In those early days May worked with well Some of the said items are shown in acknown doctors of the time in Richmond – companying photos, and are still in good Dr Currie and Dr H O (Pete) Washbourn. condition today.

She was loved and known by everyone in An amazing woman at work in her time Peter Kearns

The contents of Allport’s medical bag who attended 687 births until her retirement in 1940.

Her daughter often spoke of her devastation at the one and only still birth she had to deal with through no fault of her own, and this was her reason for retiring, but after all, May was 70 years old by this time.

The cost for her attendance for the birth, one or two weeks for families of two or ten children to care for in her or their home was nine pounds nine shillings (nine dollars and 90 cents in today’s terms).

Mary was known to be a determined by kind person and one of several stories that have been told to me by current Richmond resident Heather Best, whose late husband Jim was May’s first grandson born.

The story goes something like this: someone had said to Mary “are you not spooked by those occasions when at death you are required to lay a body out? May responded by saying “No, it’s not the dead ones that spook me but very much the live ones!”

May delivered 14 of her grandchildren, Jim being the first grandson tended to al-

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“Ladies and Gentlemen I now present to you Mr and Mrs…..”

It was with these time honoured words that I concluded a wonderful wedding service I was privileged to conduct recently. The family and guests applauded, and then embraced the newly married with delight and enthusiasm.

What a great start to a new adventure in life for this happy couple.

The service had gone off without a hitch. Sure the bride may have kept us waiting, but who cared; the company was great and we were bathed in sunshine filtering through a beautifully landscaped garden. The bridal party looked smashing in their costumes made by the bride, the mothers delivered their readings so well, and even the minister remembered

his lines! But it was the sharing of the vows which made the greatest impact. The couple had written their own vows, independent of each other so neither knew what each was about to deliver. It was a poignant moment, lightened only somewhat by the grooms final pledge not to play his play station every night ! Everyone’s emotions were awakened as we listened to this couple tenderly and tearfully telling each other the basis of their love, as well as the promises they were committing to. There was no doubting the depth of the love this couple had for one another; it was displayed in every word spoken from the heart.

Conducting a marriage service is one of the many privileges I

ways be “a wee bit special”. When born in 1926 there was a known “star and lover boy of the silent movies, an actor called Errol Leigh”. It befell May’s responsibility to register the birth as mum Vera lived in Upper Moutere where there was no provision to register births. May was determined to name him after the actor, his mum would not hear of it, “she thought it was sissy”. The registration was done and Vera had thought as per here wishes that of James Thomas Best, but it was many years later that when James was required to add his full name to a statutory document the birth registration was revealed thus; James Thomas Best (Pete).

This name of Pete added after the Best surname occurred when May in not having her way in the naming of James after the actor, so then when she did register the birth she did add Pete being the reference to a great friend and colleague Dr H O (Pete) Washbourn.

Note: Washbourn Gardens off Oxford St in Richmond is so named after the doctor.

minded all who were present that marriage is the most important and sacred commitment that two people can make to each other. It is not to be entered into lightly.

It requires honesty and sincerity. It demands the initial fires of love to be constantly fanned if that love is to keep burning through the rough as well as the smooth passages we all pass through. I believe the nature of this love is spelled out for us in the apostle Paul’s letter to the Corinthians, written almost 2000 years ago. The ‘Good News’ Bible translation puts it this way: ‘ Love is patient and kind, it is not jealous or conceited or proud; love is not illmannered or selfish

or irritable; love does not keep a record of wrongs; love is not happy with evil but is happy with the truth. Love never gives up, and its faith hope and patience never die.’ A wedding service reminds us all to seek such a life of love as if married life depends on it- because it does.

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Paul Tregurtha Waimea Methodist Parish have as a parish minister. Sadly it happens very rarely for me these days, given the secular society we live in. So it is all the more special when this honour is bestowed on members of the clergy.

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Each week two photos of the museum’s “glass plate” collection will run in Waimea Weekly with the goal of exposing the photographs to more people and get some feedback on the collection. In some cases very little is known about the images published so readers are invited to submit any information they may have to help with identification.

Below: Hardy Street, Nelson Provincial Museum, Bett Collection: quarter 137.

Right: Unnamed man, Nelson Provincial Museum, Fletcher Collection: 2215.

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Century not enough for Waimea College An unbeaten 105 runs from Lee Wright was all in vain as Waimea College crashed to a defeat at the hands of Stoke/Nayland.

In round two of the Car Company oneday cricket competition at the Marsden Rec, Waimea College bowled first and looked to have caught the opposition napping after some slick bowling by Tom Ingham.

Tom picked up two key wickets in the 21st over and was sitting on a hat-trick ball after dismissing youngsters Ben Gully and Mitchell Drummond. But Peter Younghusband diverted a middle order collapse for Car Company Stoke/ Nayland and built a strong partnership with Mark Douglas.

Waimea College were facing an uphill battle when they took the crease, need-

ing 280 to claim full points.

Lee’s strong performance led the way for the visitors, but any partnership failed to stick beside him. Connor Neynens was the next highest scorer with 33 runs, but the runs weren’t ticking over at a sufficient run rate to challenge Stoke/Nayland.

Waimea College ended the innings on 236 in the final over of day’s play.

Sprig and Fern Waimea Toi Toi United recorded their second straight one-day win after their 206-run total, followed by some impressive bowling, saw them hold on at Victory Square to beat Wakatu by 25 runs.

Taylor’s Contracting Wanderers reached only 145 chasing down 206 against Hot Mama’s Motueka. Wanderers were all out after just 40 overs.

NZ REPS: Waimea College student Tessa Nicholas, 15, and Richmond’s Josh Stove, 14, have been selected to play for New Zealand in In-line hockey. Photo: Andrew Board.

In-line stars make NZ teams Two Richmond in-line hockey players have been selected to play for New Zealand in Australia and the United States this year.

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Running runs in family Teresa Hattan Former Richmond man Peter Pearless has a protégée in his daughter Stella.

The newly turned 12 year old returned home to Browns Bay in Auckland with four medals from the North and South Island Colgate Games.

The middle distance runner has personally been involved with athletics for two years, but some would say it runs in the blood.

Her father is an Olympian, competing at the 1984 Los Angeles Olympics in the 800 metres.

Stella has been following in her old man’s footsteps, competing successfully in the 800m and 400m at the Colgate Games. The fastest 400m 11-year-old girl in the country says dad gives her a bit of coaching and goes to every one of her meets.

And it’s quite clear what’s top of the priority list for the young girl.

“I want to go to the Olympics like dad did,” she says.

The one thing that sets Stella apart from the other athletes is her lack of training. But it’s not because she’s lazy.

“Our theory is that at the age of 11 if she’s training hard there’s a fairly good chance that she’ll burn out or loose interest in it. More important-

ly, all her joints are just developing, so she could injure herself.

“The good thing about her running at the moment, because she does no training and her training is competing, she virtually improves with each race she runs so that encourages her to keep going too,” says Peter.

The former Waimea College student started his athletic days at Jubilee Park. “In later years I was running for Nelson and that was at Trafalgar Park.”

Peter was in his early 20s when he moved to Auckland.

“I loved being in Nelson, but the problem was in the winter Trafalgar Park became a rugby field so I didn’t have a track to train on, because you’re training for the European summer in our winter.”

Peter says he loves having his daughter involved in the same sport as him. “I love all sports but the exciting thing for me is that I can pass on a fair amount of knowledge to her. But what ever she chooses to do, what ever sport she is successful in doing I’m happy with that.”

Peter says if he had one wish it would be to come to Nelson and get involved in coaching athletics. “But I can see that I’ll be in Auckland for a number of years yet.”

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Ex-Waimea College basketball star doing well in United States Ex Waimea College student Jelena Vucinic, a current New Zealand Tall Fern, has been having a great time in Louisiana, where she is completing her first year of a scholarship at Louisiana Tech.

“It’s really awesome here, practice is going great and I’m getting a lot better. The coaches are very good and the team is going really well too (5-0 in Conference games).

“We just got into Idaho and have a game

here tomorrow night and then in Boise on Saturday night. It has been a big learning curve adjusting to everything, school, basketball and different people.”

Her team had some troubles at the start of the season but now it seems to be on the right track and really coming together as a team, she says.

“We are on the right track to be in the first round of the NCAA tournament if we keep it up. It’s awesome to see how in-

volved people are in basketball over here just by the amount of people that come and watch our games and give support etc.

I’m not used to there being the same if not more people coming to the girls games as there are at the boys games so that is pretty awesome too.”

She says playing against the seniors on the team that are physically stronger and it has helped her improve her game.

“I do miss Nelson and everyone a lot and

am looking forward to coming back for the summer break from the end of May till September.”

Jelena has played in six of the sides 18 games, a particularly good effort for a freshman, who do not generally see court time in their first year. Jelena is averaging 4.7 minutes per game, and 1.3 points per game. Jelena returns in May to join the Nelson Sparks NBL side to help them contest the national league.

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Nelson Bonsai Club monthly meeting Monday February 7th, from 7.30pm all welcome at 55 Pascoe Street. Also Sun 6 Feb from 4.30 pm. Info Nigel on 0211784241/ 5464933 Nelson Indoor Bowls Housie Night At Warnes Stadium Songer St Stoke on 5th Feb at 7pm. 50 houses, Super House, Raffles, Free Tea & Coffee. Come & enjoy a fun evening out Sunday @ Seven, Cafe Church Waitangi Day Special, Christianity and Culture – a place to share, question, discuss, and enjoy coffee, cake and music.

Free. Sun Feb 6th, 7pm Nelson Cathedral.

All Welcome Jude 548 1008 Stoke Social Seniors events Weds Feb 2: Frank Meria - talented singer/ pianist in concert. 1.30 pm Thurs Feb 24: Seafood Lunch Cost: $10 from 12 pm.

Please book beforehand. The Golden Girls Variety Show 1.30 pm. Admission for concerts $2. Stoke Seniors Hall, Main Road, Stoke. PH: 547-2660 Dovedale Country Affair Sunday 13th February 11am - 5pm at Dovedale Domain (next to Dovedale Domain) Live Music, Food, Beer, Wine, Arts and Crafts stalls, Bouncy Castle and great Country style fun and games. Gold coin entry. For information phone Ann Win 5433832 Art@203 203 Trafalgar Street, Nelson, open daily from 10 am “Vistas” landscape paintings

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Opening night 5.30 pm Fri 4th Feb, all welcome Nelson Alpine Garden Society Meet Thursday 17 February 2011, 1pm at St David’s Church Hall, 5 Florence Street, Richmond to see a DVD about the Chelsea Flower Show 2010, followed by afternoon tea Pottery classes start 9 Feb. 10 am at Craft Potters, Ranzau Road Hope. Tutor Charles Shaw. All levels of experience catered for in well equipped rooms (heated in winter) . Book: 544.5172

BIG BLOCK: Jack Robb from Wakefield, left, puts up a block against Richmond’s Nic Christie. A group of young people from the area, along with some travelling from Nelson and Blenheim, took part in the Slammin in Tasman beach volleyball tour over the weekend. The boys were playing at the Brightwater Domain on Sunday. Photo: Teresa Hattan.

Sports Day Sun 13 Feb Decks Reserve Motueka 10.00am-1.00pm Free family fun in the park, come along play some games, Bike to give away. Brought to you by the TDC & Sport Tasman Kaiteriteri Beach Fun Day Wed 16 Feb Kaiterteri Beach 5.00-7.00pm Tug of War, Sand Castle Competition, Big Dig, Spot Prizes and much more... Brought to you by the TDC & Sport Tasman Restless Legs Sufferers are invited to a meeting of the Nelson Support Group at Ernest Rutherford Retirement Village, 49 Covent Drive, Stoke, on Mon 14 Feb at 2pm. All welcome.

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Forest & Bird Nicola Vallance, Conservation Advocate, will talk about the Mackenzie Basin under threat from agribusinesses wanting to turn tussock lands into intensive dairy farms.

The unique ecosystems and landscapes of golden tussock, braided rivers, alpine lakes and mountains, need saving. Wednesday 9th February - 7:30pm Tahunanui School Hall, Muritai Street Music on Friday Date: 11 Feb 2011.Time: 10 am. Venue: St David’s Presbyterian Church. Florence Street, Richmond. Excerpts from last Night at the Proms Isel House Open Tuesday to Sunday 11am to 4pm, entry by donation.

Nelson Cadet Unit Training begins, Tuesday February 8, with a night for NCOs only. First night of regular training, Tues Feb 15. Dress 1D (SDAR) for both. New members will be accepted in the first 3 weeks of each term. For inquires or information about joining email nelsoncadetunit@gmail.com or visit www. cadetforces.mil.nz Learn to play golf Greenacres Golf Club welcomes you to join our new intake of 9 and 18 hole Golfers and learn to play. 5 weeks of tuition with our Professional, commencing Thurs 24 Feb @ 10am. $7 per session equipment provided.

Greenacres offer 9 or 18 hole membership Inquiries Jean McConachie 544 6921 or on Deidre 547 2481. Golf lesson bookings please phone the professional on 544 6441.

Pottery classes start 9 Feb. 10 am at Craft Potters, Ranzau Road Hope. Tutor Charles Shaw. All levels of experience catered for in well equipped rooms (heated in winter) . Book: 544 5172 Wanderers Sports Club Translog/Ryco24-7 Twilight Quiz Night. Fri 18 Feb 7.30 pm. $15 a ticket tables of 8, includes nibbles & supper . Tickets at Ray White Richmond, Brightwater Motors and Wakefield Pharmacy Wakefield Music N’ Motion for Preschool Children recommences Thursday February 3, 10 am Methodist Church, cnr Edward and Arrow Sts. $2 one child, $3 more than one child. Cuppa to follow. All Welcome.

Green Prescription Start 2011 with a positive step. Phone 0800 ACTIVE (0800 22 84 83) to find out how a referral to the Green Prescription free support service could help you feel fitter, healthier and happier. Information, encouragement and motivation to suit your timetable, your budget, your life

Cancer Support Groups Breast Cancer Support Group Next meeting Tues 8 Feb from 1.00pm to 3.00pm, Nick Smith’s Rooms, Quarantine Road, Stoke. Phone Valda 03 547 4905 for further information.

Lymphoedema Support Group Next meeting Mon 21 Feb from 10.00am to 11.30am, 29 Monaco View, Stoke. Phone Cheryl 03 547 3590 for further information.

Partners and Carers of Cancer Patients Support Group. Commencing Tues 8 Feb at 7.30pm. This is a free six week facilitated course. Please register with the Cancer Society Nelson, phone 539 3662.

Prostate Cancer Support Group. Next meeting Thurs 3 Feb from 1.30pm to 3.30pm, Broadgreen House, Nayland Road, Stoke. Phone Ian 03 547 3373 for further information.

Mountain Safety Council Next monthly meeting: Tues 8th Feb 7.30pm, at Nelson Fish & Game rooms, 66 Champion Rd, Richmond. Current & interested members welcome. Ph Justin 543 7001 www.mountainsafety.org.nz River Safety Course Mountain Safety Council Course Sat 26 Feb. Theory & Practical session $25, ¾ Day Designed for; Trampers, Walkers, Mountaineers, Hunters etc. Application forms on www.mountainsafety.org.nz/ Training Phone Justin 03 543 7001.

Outdoor First Aid Course Mountain Safety Council Course 26 & 27 March. Designed for; Trampers, Walkers, Mountaineers, Hunters etc. Strongly featuring outdoor scenarios. Includes OFA Manual & NZQA credits available.

Application forms on www.mountainsafety. org.nz/Training Questions to Ian 03 5457119 Overeaters Anonymous FOOD is it a problem for you? Overeaters Anonymous works! Ph 546 4121 Way2Go Wakefield Zumba Brightwater Hall Mon 6-7pm. Aqua Aerobics Wakefield School Pool Mon 6-7pm. Pilates Wakefield Village Hall Mon 7-8pm. Badminton Brightwater Hall Tues 6-8pm. Sewing Group Wakefield Village Hall Wed 9-12pm. Badminton Brightwater Hall Wed 6-8pm Water Woggle with Bee Wakefield School Pool Wednesday 1.152.15pm. Aqua Aerobics Wakefield School Pool Wed 6-7pm. Zumba Wakefield Village Hall Thursday 6-7pm. Men’s Circuit Wakefield Village Hall Thursday 7.30-8.30pm.

Nelson Canoe Club Rolling & skills practice - Tuesday night pool sessions 7 - 8:30pm at Riverside Pool. Members with no instruction $5, Members with instruction $10, Nonmembers with no instruction $10, Nonmembers with instruction provided $20.

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resource consents

public notices Hall and Reserve Management Committees – triennial elections

The Council has received an application for resource consents, which has been publicly notified in The Nelson Mail. The application and supporting information may be examined in any Council Management Committees are groups of volunteers who look after some of our Districts halls and office. This information is also available for viewing at the Tapawera Information Centre. The reserves on behalf of Tasman District Council, taking care of bookings/usage and maintenance. The full public notice may be found online at Council’s website (www.tasman.govt.nz). Any person committees are elected thee yearly and the next round of elections begin next month. may make a submission on the application in accordance with Section 96 of the Resource Pakawau Hall Committee Triennial Election Meeting to be held at Pakawau Hall at 7.30pm Management Act 1991. Submission forms are available from Council offices and on Council’s website. Please note that the following is an abridged advisory notice only. on Tuesday 8 February 2011.

Wakefield Village Hall Committee Triennial Election Meeting to be held at the Wakefield Village Hall at 7.30 pm on Monday 7 March 2011.

Applicant: Adcock & Donaldson Properties Ltd.

Lake Rotoiti Community Hall Triennial Election Meeting to be held at the Lake Rotoiti Community Hall at 7.30 pm on Friday 11 February 2011.

Consent Type, Application Number and Proposal:

Brightwater Recreation Reserve Management Committee Triennial Election Meeting to be held at the Brightwater Hall at 7.30 pm on Monday 21 February 2011.

Spring Grove Recreation Reserve and Hall Committee Triennial Election Meeting to be held at the Spring Grove Hall at 8.00 pm on Monday 21 March 2011.

For further information please contact Francie Wafer, Community Services Administrator, Tasman District Council, Ph 03 543 8468 or e-mail francie.wafer@tasman.govt.nz

Navigation Safety Bylaw: Temporary Reservation of Motueka River for raft race on Sunday 6 or 13 February 2011 Pursuant to provisions of the Tasman District Council Navigation Safety Bylaw (2006), the Council’s Harbourmaster has granted a temporary reservation of the waters of the Motueka River between the Alexander Bluffs road bridge (near Rocky River road) and the state highway bridge near Motueka, for the Motueka River Raft Race between 12 noon and 6.00 pm on Waitangi Day, Sunday 6 February 2011, with a back-up date of Sunday 13 February 2011 at the same times.

The effect of the temporary reservation will be to prevent other activities including boating, kayaking or swimming from occurring during the raft race. Event Marshalls have the authority to require other users to vacate these areas as required. Jetboaters should note that during the reservation, navigation on the Motueka River (at any safe speed greater than 5 knots) may still occur between the Alexander Bluffs bridge and the Tapawera Bridge.

A number of conditions have been imposed on the organisers of the event, which may be viewed by contacting the Tasman District Council’s Harbourmaster on Ph. 03 543 8400 or Jacqui Taylor at Our Town Motueka (Inc.) on Ph. 03 528 4488 during office hours.

community notices Creative Communities is the local arts funding scheme to support community arts and cultural activity. There are four rounds per year. The next closing date is 10 February 2011.

For further information or to apply for the above grant, pick up an application form from your nearest Tasman District Council office (Takaka, Murchison, Richmond or Motueka), download a copy from the website www.tasman.govt.nz or email Mike Tasman-Jones, mike.tasman-jones@tasman.govt.nz

Registrations are now being taken for the Tasman District Council/Road Safe Motorcycle Riding Techniques motorbike training, up-skilling and refresher training courses. These courses are still heavily subsidised by Council and ACC and only cost $20 for each rider for each course.

Upcoming dates are: Sunday 20 February 2011 – intermediate riders Saturday 26 February 2011 – intermediate to advanced riders Sunday 27 February 2011 – advanced riders Saturday 2 April 2011 – intermediate riders Sunday 3 April 2011 – advanced riders These courses will be held in Richmond, but if you live in Motueka, Murchison, Golden Bay or outside of the Richmond area then courses can be organised on demand so please contact Krista for details.

For further information or to register contact Krista Hobday, Tasman District Council, Ph. 03 543 8551 or email krista.hobday@tasman.govt.nz.

Alternatively you can register online at www.tasman.govt.nz/link/motorbike-course

Murchison 92 Fairfax Street Murchison 7007 New Zealand Phone 03 523 1013 Fax 03 523 1012

Land Use Consent (Application RM100872): Storage of hazardous substances.

Land Use Stream Bed (Application RM100873): Install culverts, bridges and dams.

Land Use Consent (Application RM100874): Earthworks and land re-contouring.

Land Use Consent (Application RM100875): Construction of bores.

Water Permit (Application RM100876): Divert water.

Water Permit (Application RM100877): Take water.

Discharge Permit (Application RM100878): Discharge wastewater.

Discharge Permit (Application RM100879): Discharge greywater.

Submissions due: 4.30 pm on Monday 7 February 2011.

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Do you have a great idea that could reduce waste?

Tasman District Council’s Zero Waste Grants may be able to help you put it into practice.

Zero Waste Grants are available to all schools, early childhood education centres, businesses and community groups in the Tasman District to help promote waste reduction ideas and projects, and/or educate others about the importance of reducing waste. Funding is available to help you set up projects that reduce the amount of waste generated.

This is a contestable fund.

Closing Dates for applications: • For funding requests of $1000 or more - closing date: Monday 21 March 2011

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Richmond 189 Queen Street Private Bag 4 Richmond, Nelson 7050, New Zealand Phone 03 543 8400 Fax 03 543 9524

Land Use Consent (Application RM100848): To create and operate a Motorsport and Recreation Park comprising commercial events and conference centre, airstrip and helipad, a range of accommodation and buildings to be developed in general accordance with the site Master Plan. The application site is a 203 hectare property on Stanley Brook, to be accessed via Olivers Road. The site is zoned Rural 2 as defined by the Tasman Resource Management Plan.

The application also includes two off site signs: one at the intersection of Olivers Road and Motueka Valley Highway and the other at the intersection of State Highway 6 and the Motueka Valley Highway (Kohatu Corner).

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Tasman District Council Email info@tasman.govt.nz Website www.tasman.govt.nz 24 hour assistance Motueka 7 Hickmott Place PO Box 123 Motueka 7143 New Zealand Phone 03 528 2022 Fax 03 528 9751

Takaka 78 Commercial Street PO Box 74 Takaka 7142 New Zealand Phone 03 525 0020 Fax 03 525 9972

• For funding requests of $999 or less – two closing dates : Monday 21 March 2011 (mid Term 1) Monday 26 Sept 2011 (end of Term 3) Contact Waste Education Services for further information about the Zero Waste Grant fund or an application form on 03 545 9176 or email info@wes.org.nz Information can also be downloaded from www.wes.org.nz

council meetings Agendas and Minutes for Council Meetings can be viewed on Council’s website at www.tasman.govt.nz

Engineering Services Committee Fire Station Hall, Motupipi Street, Takaka, Thursday, 3 February 2011, 9.30 am. Public forum Golden Bay Community Board Golden Bay Office, 78 Commercial Street, Takaka, Tuesday, 8 February 2011, 9.30 am.

Public forum Motueka Community Board Motueka Office, 7 Hickmott Drive, Motueka, Tuesday, 8 February 2011, 4.00 pm. Public forum Community Services Committee Tasman Council Chambers, 189 Queen Street, Richmond, Thursday, 10 February 2011, 9.30 am.

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Kitchen & Bathrooms Fencing & Decking Repairs & Alterations Renovations Joinery Repairs All Trades Supplied

Call Wayne

021 751 633 Plasterer

Situations Vacant

Situations Vacant

AVON representatives required NOW. Ph Jan 5441254 or 0272474222

Electrician

No Job Too Small

Builder

Saint Paul’s Full Primary require a part-time fixed-term teacher for 5 hours a week spread over a minimum of three days to assist with programs for special needs children.

Domestic and Commercial Wiring Maintenence and Repairs Registered Electrician

Ph: 021 482 088 or 542 3343

Please send CV and covering letter to

Email: rddron@gmail.com 4 Coach Pl, Brightwater

principal@stpauls-richmond.school.nz

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by 3.00pm Friday 4 February 2011.

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Holy Trinity Church

27 Dorset St, Richmond Phone 544-8844

House Cleaner Mature and honest with high standards. $20 hour.

Ph: 027 522 4904

Wakefield Anglican Church

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11 Florence St, Richmond

Sunday Services

Worship Services

9.00am Communion St John’s on the Hill Wakefield

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Contemporary Theme: Discipleship Wednesday 10.00am Holy Communion holytrinityrichmond.org.nz

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PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH

Celebration Services 9.00am & 10.30am 6.30 Prayer Service

ROADSAFE Motorcycle Riding Techniques

Limited

Road Safety

- Learn to ride - Basic Handling Skills - Restricted and Full Licence Assessments - Advanced Refresher Courses

123 Salisbury Road www.richmondbapist.org.nz

www.stdavidschurch.co.nz ph: 544 8387

Ph: 544 7596

Ph: 544 8965

www.roadsafenelson.co.nz Professional instruction Learn from the best

10.30am Family Worship St John’s Centre Friday Night Youth Group 6.30pm every Friday Rev Allan Wasley, Vicar Ph 541 8883 120 Edward St, Wakefield

Sunday 6 February 10.00am Worship Celebration Speaker: Ross Fergusson

Sunday Services 10.00am You are welcome

Warring Carpark 243 Queen St Central Richmond

Club Waimea

E OUT DIN THURSDAY TO SUNDAY from 5.30pm

Great food at affordable prices!

Bookings preferred but not essential

THURSDAY 10 FEBRUARY

MEMBERS DRAW No.1

$ 2000

MEMBERS DRAW No.2 Jen Trow

Worship Services This Sunday: 9.30am Worship

Every Wednesday: 7.00pm Ripple Effect Interactive Church

Nelson, Picton, Christchurch, Auckland

Locally owned & operated

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Should you require any further information please phone the newspaper on 544 9037.

BRIGHTWATER 3 Bedroom house, Fenced Double Garage. $340 per week. Immediate occupation possible.

Enquires please ring 542 3335 or 021 256 2964

ST. DAVID’S

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Sunday Service 9.00am Traditional 10.30am

Your Local Camper Real Estate Expert Vans GRANT for hire CHANEY 544 8778 anytime

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5PM MONDAY

For Rent BRIGHTWATER 3 Bedroom house, Fenced, Double Garage. $340 per week. Short term, Immediate occupation through to June/July 2011.

Enquires please ring 542 3335 or 021 256 2964

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Jason Pike 03 526 6212 021 037 6594

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Ph: 543 9179 www.clubwaimea.co.nz

Members, their guests and affiliated members all welcome.

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