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Miccio ignores pleas, is hellbent on study Tasman residents implored to make their stand
A number of Tasman Put simply that means if it residents still believe the goes that far, and if half of Local Government Com- those who vote (not half mission (LGC) is going of our ratepayers and resito carry out a study of the dents) agree with it, then options for governance it’s tough luck for all of for the areas within Nel- us. Based on current votson City and Tasman Dis- er turnout, 25% of Tastrict, after which man and 25% it will prepare a of Nelson voters model for their could determine consideration, our future.” and then acceptAldo Miccio, ance or rejecrepresentation based on a tive of elecpublic vote. tors of Tasman Richmond and Nelson as ward councillor appointed by Judene Edgar, LGC, may have who has spent contributed to many hours the confusion in Aldo Miccio studying official saying, “Even if a information available on huge pile of submissions the issue, says, “The LGC from Tasman residents states if they prepare are unanimously opposed a draft reorganization to amalgamation I will scheme for the union of definitely not drop this istwo councils, it has to be sue. Quantity of submisdone on the basis of hav- sions is irrelevant; it’s the ing one council and ab- quality of the submissions solutely no other options which carries the weight will be available to us. Continued on page 2.
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We’re constantly reminded that the Tasman Nelson region is one of the worst areas in the world for sunburn, due to a particularly thin and delicate ozone layer of protection. With Summer fast-approaching we asked how diligent locals were in protecting themselves.
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“I wear 80 SPF sunblock because I burn easily. I’m very aware of the dangers of burning in the sun so I do take the care to protect myself.”
“If I was going to the beach for the day I’d put on a sunscreen. If I’m in and out of cover all day I don’t usually bother.”
“I’ve been badly burned in the past for not covering up properly or putting on sunscreen so now I put it on my shoulders and nose if I’m outside for a long time.”
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Tasman residents implored to make their stand Continued from page 1. in the end.” He says it is imperative a study is carried out by LGC, “and so it will be, based on all the factual evidence and informed calculations, rather than the ridiculous propaganda the Tasman council has spread which quotes rate increases for Tasman, without foundation and no doubt calculated with figures plucked from the air. Both Tasman and Nelson ratepayers should be allowed to make an informed decision in the end and that’s the place I’m trying to reach.” “It is interesting,” states Judene, “that Aldo calls TDC’s information which was derived from both Council’s fully audited planning documents and prepared by independent consultants, “without foundation”, yet he makes wild statements about $10 million annual savings and has never substantiated this and now is saying the LGC will. Eventually people will realize the emperor is wearing no clothes, but I just hope it isn’t too late.” Aldo is adamant, “After the submissions process LGC will put
out a quantitative study and put up a model for consideration which won’t mean a point of no return to the status quo if that’s what the people want. Turkeys don’t vote for an early Christmas and nor would Tasman ratepayers vote for an amalgamation if it appears to be detrimental to their future.” Tasman District Council Communications Adviser Chris Choat says, “The number of steps in the process may
TDC communications advisor, Chris Choat cause some misunderstanding amongst the residents of both areas, however, the Council’s advice is that if you feel strongly
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one way or the other it is essential to make a submission to the Commission. It is these submissions that form the Commission’s view of the current appetite for a union of the two areas. “The two amalgamation newsletters and the public release of the Council’s submission have been done so as to inform and assist residents if they wish to make a submission. “LCG has the opportunity, as does the representative of electors Mr Miccio, to withdraw the proposal after the close of submissions or proceed to a number of hearings from which it decides whether or not to issue a draft reorganisation proposal. “What has been made clear to us by the Commission is the limits of its decision-making on this proposal – it is a union or status quo,” says Chris. Submissions, which can be basic and brief, should be made by emailing info@lgc.govt.nz or post to PO Box 5362, Wellington 6145 by Monday, November 8. Include your contact details and say whether you’re prepared to attend a hearing.
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Proof of power in the reading Richmond resident Karen Troy-Bidmead says after reading her copy of Waimea Weekly (September 8) issue she scanned the article giving credibility to the new power retail company in town, Just Energy, and sent it to the Auckland head office for their information. “Like me a lot of people in our neighbourhood were wondering who these salesmen really were and if their claims of cheaper power stacked up,” says Karen. “To be fair we’d just changed over from Contact Energy when we read the story and I must say we’re delighted we did. At the rate of savings shown on our first account, hot water in particular, we stand to save $200 in the first year and they have given us an assurance that there will be no increases for the first year at least.” Just Energy trades under the Pulse Utilities NZ Ltd umbrella and sales and marketing manager Ashley Church told
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A blue outlook isn’t always a good sign, but it has delighted Richmond resident Ruby Aberhart. After a recent forum of Accessibility for All (AFA), Tasman has decided to follow Gisborne’s example in painting those spaces set aside for disability parking permit holders. TDC transportation planning officer Sarah Downs says, “Rather than the colour yellow which is used to indicate other parking and driving restrictions on the road, as well as those places for the disabled, bright blue is not very specific, but is highly visible and will deter misuse.” The accessible parks will slowly be appearing across the Tasman district and can already be found in several places in Richmond.
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Alan & Rene Bryant at Jessie & Doug Mills’ 50th wedding anniversary Adam Wilson & Hamish Keogan (standing) with Ben & Teresa Keogan watch the Top Teams in cation at Saxton Field
Sarah Roberts, Shelley Darcy, Brian Duncan & Bruce Thomas were on BBQ duty at Wakefield School Gala
Ronnie Bosche & Tessa Schulz at Saxton Field Bobbie Ballantine & Lauri-ann Bowen (standing) with Trina Reynolds & Heather Koleff at the Wakefield Gala (NevDoug ille) & Jessie Mills kiss 50 years of wedded bliss goodbye as they look forward to m a n y more
(Standing) Judy Wilson, Joyce Toomey, Doug Mills, Rene Bryant & Colin Wilson with Jessie Mills, Lynne & Barry Clark and Nancy Maddock at the wedding anniversary
At the Waimea rugby reunion are Les Allan, Ron Tasker, Peter Kearns & Carl Thelin who now has the changing rooms named in his honour
Long warm days are here and that’s obvious by the number of fairs and outdoor activities happening. Wakefield School held its annual gala, attracting a huge crowd and raising $20,000 towards a new network upgrade. Doug (Neville) and Jessie Mills celebrated their 50th wedding anniversary with family and friends at Club Waimea. Carl Thelin, a stalwart of Waimea Old Boys and Nelson Bays rugby over many years - as player, coach and sponsor - was honoured at a special function by having the Waimea rugby changing sheds named after him. The Bowater Motor Top Team heat for competitors in the Nelson-Richmond region was staged at Saxton Field, and we snapped a few supporters at the park. If you’re celebrating a special occasion or just having a social get-together call me on 0275 326461 and I’ll pop along to get some pics to share with our readers.
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Planting trees, a 56 year tradition The annual trip to Coronation Forest by Tapawera Area School Year 7 and 8 students has been happening for 56 years. The forest was established so students could of many schools could contribute to Nelson’s forestry industry and experience planting trees. It’s a tradition which dates back to 1954, to commemorate the first anniversary of Queen Elizabeth the second’s coronation.. Barry Walsh, a Nelson Forests contractor, along with Natasha Foulsham, Andrew Karalus the Nelson Forest Estate Value Manager, Peter Josef Forestry Inventory Crew from Buck Forestry Services and Ben Doherty from the Ministry of Agriculture and Forestry, were all on hand to direct the students through the day’s programme.
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The school was involved in three activities during their visit with tree planting, exploring the native conservation trail and studying the biology of the plantation. The day was about letting the pupils discover what forestry was about, understanding the environment and that it was renewable resource. Year 8 student Sarah Hodgkinson says, ““We worked together by planting trees down a hill. A group had a grubber to do the work with. It was a lot of fun.” Andrew Karalus the Nelson Forest Estate Value Manager says, “I really enjoyed the opportunity to show children what we do in the forestry. Many of the children know of someone who works in the forestry and it is something we like being involved in Tapawera students at Coronation Forest from left; Iona Mellor, and look forward to doing each year.” Katelyn McLaughlan, Pearl Maddock and Shanelle McMillan.
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New appointments for local ward councillors
The eight Tasman District councillors representing Waimea Weekly readership territory – that is Richmond, Moutere/ Waimea and Lakes/Murchison wards – all picked up plenty of responsibilities when official appointments were made recently. All are members of the four standing committees – Corporate Services, Engineering Services, Environment & Planning, and Community Services committees.
As expected new Richmond ward councillors Zane Mirfin and Kit Maling will get time to find their feet and while serving on various committees naturally haven’t been asked to chair any of these. Councillor Mirfin will serve on the Regional Transport Committee, Communications Sub-committee and Tasman Youth Council while Councillor Maling is on the Audit Sub-committee and Saxton Field Working Group.
Tim King, who has once again been appointed Richard Kempthorne’s deputy mayor, will chair Corporate Services while Trevor Norriss will chair Engineering Services as he has done with such energy and enthusiasm in the past. He is also chair of the Regional Transport Committee, Judene Edgar will chair Community Services and Stuart Bryant will chair Environment & Planning. Councillor Edgar said of her major
appointment, “I am pleased and privileged to take on the role of Chair of Community Services. Stuart Bryant has done a wonderful job over the last three years and I wish him all the best in his new and bigger challenge as Chair of Environmental Planning. “As a council we have a number of challenges ahead of us, but I believe that we have a good team that will tackle each one with the community’s best interest in mind.”
To the good folk of the Moutere Waimea Ward, particularly those who took the time to vote...
Thanks for your support. We'll be doing our very best for you again this term. Councillors
Brian Ensor Trevor Norriss Tim King
The Tasman District Councillors of the three wards in Waimea Weekly’s distribution area. They are with Mayor Richard Kempthorne outside the council chambers. From left (back): Richard Kempthorne, Kit Maling and Zane Mirfin (both Richmond). In front are Judene Edgar and Glenys Glover (both Richmond), Tim King, Brian Ensor and Trevor Norriss (all Moutere/Waimea) and Stuart Bryant who was elected unopposed in Lakes/Murchison ward
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Perserverence breathes life into book character To realise her dream of sharing a flippered- Four years ago Percival was rescued when Val bird’s journey of self discovery and appreciation approached various publishers for support. with young children, Val Bennett-Earle decided Rejection from the designated children’s book she would have to publish Percival the Penguin publishers meant Percival was shelved yet again herself. but because his creator knows he has a valuable A much-travelled penguin who spent many life lesson to teach - to be yourself - Percy now years in boxes of various sorts before publica- lives. tion finally breathed life into him, Percival is Percival is a penguin who lives in a zoo. After now home in Nelson and available for children trying to copy his animal friends, he discovers to enjoy. Val, the book’s author and illustrator, he is very clever as himself with his own unique taught at Nayland Primary School for 4 years. talents.. She was selected to the NZ women’s basketball If you have or know little ones who might be team and played in the Australian State Cham- interested in her book, phone Val for orders on pionships. 547 7903 or email valerob@actrix.co.nz. Books Wanderlust developed, and the desire to travel are just $15 per copy. became Val’s priority. With her friend they left Nelson on a twoyear year around the world trip, which took her 32 years to complete. While studying at University in Canada and USA, including a Master’s Degree in Special Education, Val took many courses, one of which was in Children’s Literature. She was awarded a high mark for her assignment to write a children’s story with a special message, her instructor recommending the story be published. Because life was so busy, her career and sport being major priorities, the story of Percival was stuffed away with numerous other university assignments for 20 Val reads Percival to her two year-old great, great nephew, Kohen years.
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Gala boosts upgrade fund Wakefield School staff and Board of Trustees members were delighted by the public support for the PTA Twilight Gala on Friday. A massive crowd saw approximately $20,000 raised. A huge school network upgrade project (SNUP), by which the old copper wire hardware within the school will be replaced by a much faster and more efficient fibre optic system, is exWakefield School students from left; pected to cost $150,000. Taylah Moreton and Zoe Hoskins
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Chokerman Race is sure to be a thrilling spectacle Rex Kelly has sap in his veins. “I’ve been a logger all my life and for as long as I can recall I’ve loved the forestry industry; the serious commercial aspects and the sporting challenges as you’ll see at Pigeon Valley Staem Museum on the weekend,” says the Brightwater man. Rex is in charge of organizing one of the great spectacles of traditional logger sports – the grueling Chokerman Race. “At this stage we’ve got eight teams competing but I wouldn’t mind betting a few more come out of the woodwork before and on the day,” says Rex. He explains, the Chokerman Race, in which two
teams of four competitors square off, is run in such a way as to promote a real head-to-head challenge rather than a one horse race. The competitors begin each new challenge together with time and performance points and penalties deciding the ultimate winner. “If one team was allowed to get further ahead we wouldn’t have the spectacle of a great race and it’s not always the first past the post that wins this event,” says Rex. Splicing a wire rope to start the race is followed by crosscut sawing, tree trimming and blockingup by different members of the team up with some energy-sapping runs over tough courses between each stage. Rex promises some thrilling contests so spectators should be at Higgins PIGEON VALLEY STEAM MUSEUM Park by 9.30am on Saturday to soak up the atmosphere before 6 - 7 November competition begins Chokerman Race organiser Rex Kelly with a spliced wire rope. soon after.
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After a holiday at home with family in Richmond Waimea College student Ben Nistor is back in Hong Kong and now immersed the second of his two year course at Lipo Chun International World College (story in Waimea Weekly, July 14). Ben tells us, “Just before returning to Hong Kong I spent a few days in the very polluted city of Beijing. I saw the Great Wall of China, and the tricky terrain that it runs through, Tiananmen Square, Olympic City and the Forbidden Palace. My favourite part of Beijng was going to the night food market. While we were there I ate scorpions on a stick (like potato chips and very crunchy), snake skin (horrible stuff with all the scales and chewy flesh in your mouth) and deep fried icecream (delicious). We then returned to Hong Kong for school on the 24hour journey sleeper train - not much room but just right for me. Ben on the Great Wall of China
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Armistice Day returns to Richmond Returned soldier and former RSA district president Rick Williams can recall “a deafening silence on one particular day a year when I was kid.” That was when Armistice Day, 11 November, to mark the end of World War One, was remembered with a civic service in much the same way Anzac Day is now observed. In recent years Richmond-Waimea RSA has observed Remembrance Sunday, the closest to Armistice Day, by rotating the service around local churches. But this year, for the first time for many, many years, Richmond will conduct a service on the actual day, next Thursday, and Rick is delighted. “This year we want to create awareness among the young about the significance of Armistice Day. They know about Anzac Day and we’re very happy with the way the public has embraced that important occasion by turning out in increasing numbers and as family units, from great grandparents to toddlers,” says Rick. Next Thursday the Armistice Day service will be held at the Town Hall in Cambridge Street from 10.45am followed by wreath-laying across the road at the Memorial Gardens. “It’s an interdenominational civic serRichmond man Rick Williams with replicas of his grand- vice and everyone who can possibly fathers war medals. Photo: Craig Goodman. attend is urged to,” says Rick.
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SUPPORTING OUR LOCAL POLICE RICHMOND WAKEFIELD MURCHISON
Our police are vital to our community; they educate, enforce the law, counsel and keep us safe, so Waimea Weekly are thrilled to acknowledge the work they do and say a big thank you on behalf of our communities in the Waimea region. Although we are blessed to live in an area with a relatively low crime rate, local policing is not all about supervising raffle draws and helping pedestrians cross the street. Our loyal police officers come to work fully trained, equipped and prepared to attend grisly accident scenes and attend more serious crimes, if and when they might occur.
In our district we have three police stations: Richmond, Wakefield and Murchison. Richmond is the biggest of the three and its boundary stretches from Stoke through to Brightwater. The Richmond station is situated on Queen Street and staff based there operate 24 hoursa-day and seven days-a-week, performing a range of duties. Senior Sergeant John Price confirms Richmond is an area with relatively low crime but it does have its share of annoying petty crimes. “The majority of crimes we deal with relate to dishonesty and property damage, the key to solving crime is for members of the public to call us straight away, day or night, if they see or hear JOINERY LTD something. This is a great Kitchens Bathrooms Cabinetmaking place to live and Stairs 3D Design & Consultation relatively crime Project management free and it’s our When you call in to the Richmond Police Station, you’ll most likely meet Tracy Daly, Watchhouse Proud to support goal to keep it Officer, at the front desk. Tracy is pictured here with Richmond Senior Sargeant, John Price our police force. that way. We Keep up the good work. would rather prevent crime than solve it – that’s why it’s im- ately, rather than waiting until the smoke clears. “This way, police would have much more chance of catching the culprits Phone 03 542 3135 Fax 03 542 3132 portant to work with the community.” Richmond Police Station watch officers, Tracy Daly and red-handed. It’s not unusual after a weekend for us to write up 58 Factory Road, Brightwater, Nelson Jody Barker, reinforce the importance of reporting suspected over 30 incidents occurring locally from late Saturday night or actual – early Sunday morning, many of which aren’t reported until c r i m i n a l several hours or even a day later. It’s not very helpful for us a c t i v i t y when we only hear about it later,” says Tracy. “If people hear i m m e d i - or see anything untoward or notice anyone hanging around in
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Richmond’s Police Station is situated on Queen Street next to the Mall Carpark and is home to staff who look after the area from Stoke to Brightwater. their street, they should phone 111 or call the Richmond Police Station (5439500) immediately. Even if it is a false alarm, it’s always better to be safe than sorry.” Anyone wishing to report suspected or criminal behaviour without revealing their own identity should phone Crime Busters on 0800 555 111. Richmond Police Station, in conjunction with Tasman District Council and the local community have introduced a local Community Patrol aimed at assisting police on busy shifts and acting as an extra set of eyes and ears for the local police.
Although the volunteers aren’t authorised to intervene, unless absolutely necessary, they are equipped with police radios and can have police on the scene within minutes. Neighbourhood watch programmes are also popular in the Waimea region, with over 100 groups currently active. Richmond Police Community Constable Glen Lloyd-Jones is currently away working in the Solomon Islands and community police staff are covering his position in Richmond until he returns in April. The Wakefield station picks up where Richmond leaves off, and although all of the stations work
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together, Wakefield’s area stretches from Brightwater all the way down to Korere Straight. The Wakefield station currently has two officers based there, Senior Constable Peter Cobeldick and Constable Marty Tutton. Murchison is one of New Zealand’s great rural police stations and is where you will find Constable Mike McDougal. This week will also see the arrival of Constable Matthew Elliot in Murchison who has relocated to the area and has his first day on duty this Wednesday. Constables McDougal and Elliot cover the area from the Korere Straight to Rainbow Mountain. Nelson Bays police area commander Inspector Brian McGurk has recently indicated that there may be changes at the Richmond Station allowing for increased cover-
age, resulting in at least two police officers on duty in Richmond at all times, not necessarily always in attendance at the station, but working in the area and able to be more proactive than the present roster allows. Inspector McGurk is currently holding meetings in the Tasman region, which the public are most welcome to attend to express concerns related to local policing issues. Meetings have already been held in Richmond and Wakefield and the Murchison meeting is scheduled for Wednesday November 10, starting at 7pm in the Murchison Recreation Centre. Waimea Weekly will be using proceeds collected from advertisers in this feature to treat local police stations in Richmond, Wakefield and Murchison to buy morning tea to say thanks for the great work they do in our community.
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Just a thought - delving into my family roots O’Connor hits 40 as Wanderers take charge Forty runs isn’t often enough to be top individual score in a twoday cricket match but Wanderers opening batsman Ollie O’Connor may well take that honour after his first innings knock at Ngwhatu Park on Saturday. That’s even more likely if the last pair of Waimea College batsmen can’t score another 17 runs this week to avoid the follow on, teetering on 115-9 in reply to Wanderers’ 231 all out. Waimea College may well rue allowing tail-end batsman Richard Swart to score an aggressive and defiant 37, including involvement in an annoying last wicket stand of 25. Dan Wightman was the best of the Waimea College bowlers taking three wickets before top-scoring for his team with 27 runs. Sam Johnston got a start with 22 but wickets fell regularly and now a couple of big individual scores at least are required to prevent Wanderers completing an outright win.
Wanderers opening batsman Ollie O’Connor who top scored with 40 runs against Waimea College on Saturday.
When I was but a young lad growing up in the mighty metropolis of Westport, my father told me, “Tre, Pol, and Pen are the names of the Cornishmen.” So like others who were fortunate enough to be born into Tregurtha, Polglase, or Penman families among others, I knew that my family on my father’s side had its origin in west Cornwall in Mother England. I discovered that my paternal grandfather Richard, along with his brother Charles, sailed from Plymouth at the end of 1871 and three months later arrived in Port Chalmers, Dunedin. The brothers married Cargeeg sisters, and eventually both became light house keepers, Richard retiring at Cape Foulwind Lighthouse near Westport. Their widowed mother, and two older brothers also emigrated to NZ in the 1870s. You can imagine my delight to recently travel overseas with my wife Judy, and spend three weeks in Cornwall, near Penzance and Newquay. What a wonderful time we had and not just because we partook of delicious Cornish pasties and clotted cream teas. For me it was an opportunity to connect in a very special
way with my family upbringing and with my religious roots. That was priceless; for it put me in touch with two things that I know have added so much to the quality of my life. Cornwall is such a fascinating place; and in many ways
Paul Tregurtha, Waimea Methodist Parish not dissimilar to the Buller district I remember growing up in; the rugged coastline, pounding seas, blackberries and bracken fern, fishing and mining industries, warm friendly people. It was as I had stepped back in time. The only difference of course is the history; people have been living in Cornwall since the Bronze Age. The remnants of Celtic villages, the aged stone buildings, narrow streets and roads testify to that.
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An Aussie-owned newspaper was already in place in Richmond, but we knew that there was room for one more. So I moved up here while Jenny and my son Stan sold the Christchurch house - it My solicitors name was Alan Coull, I think he’s was six months before they would eventually be in Aussie now. I still can’t figure him out, but I up here for good. At the start, I had the ability in reckon now he was a good mate myself to get another paper up rather than a good lawyer. He and running - no one works as looked me right in the eye and hard as a business owner who said, “Pagey, go and do somehas put all his faith and investthing will you, you’re dying by ment on the line. We did all the degrees.” normal things to start, including I knew he was right, I had just purchasing second hand comfinished my tenure in Wellingputers, desks, and hiring staff, ton as General Manager of APN plus find a place to call home. community newspapers. When We ended up based in the Town I started in Wellington the APN Hall building on Cambridge newspapers were terminal and Street in a smallish office just as needed drastic action to save you walk in. Seems funny now, the business. After a lot of hard but we had four people working work, a year and a half later, the in a space designed for just one! papers were at a profit and I was The hardest thing at the start was back in Christchurch at a loose to secure staff. No one had heard end. A mate of mine owned a loof us, obviously, and very few cal paper and reckoned there was Waimea Weekly publisher, wanted to take a risk. I ended a gap in the Richmond market. Steve Page. up being the jack of all trades, So my wife Jenny and I drove up to Richmond to investigate further. The town doing a bit of everything, but probably the most of Richmond, and the surrounding rural communi- important of all was the advertising. In case you ties, had it all, lots of locally-owned businesses, a haven’t figured it out yet, that’s how we put the clear and defined boundary and a number of local paper out; that’s what pays our staff and the bills. industries to keep the economy moving forward. We knew we had to have a reasonable circulation
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so we could give the advertisers a fair deal. Above staff members who would burst into tears when we all we had to be honest in everything we did. tried to teach them how to use the computer. Even I had some mock ups of what this exciting new though our staff did well, Jenny and I also spent paper should look like and I hit the streets show- some very late nights down at the Town Hall with ing them to everyone, and talking to anyone who Stan asleep on the couch while we put the paper would listen. And to be fair, the together. A few months into 2006 we got a response was pretty good. Almost call from a young publican called everybody was keen for a new local paper to get started, but most Andrew Board who said he wantwanted to “see how it would go” ed to write sport for us and, as before they committed to regular he was the only applicant (fairly advertising. That was fair, and I typical for us at that stage) he understood why, but one thing was was hired. From there we felt we for sure, we needed good advertiscould afford a bit more than the ers to get the paper started. And we reasonable rent we were paying at the Town Hall and moved to got them, slowly but surely. Westour current site in the Super Liqmeat manager Kevin Krammer could see benefits (Westmeat has uor building in Salisbury Road been with us from the first issue) - more space which was good. Craig and his dad Bert from RetraIt was around this time we were vision promised support from day about to learn, not only the joy of belonging to a great community, one, and are still here, and friends but the power of our young paper. Jill and Roy Speight, who had A couple of ladies popped into Baku at the time, were also great supporters of the paper. Slowly but Reporter, Craig Goodman our reception - Mandy Carter and surely we built the paper. Our readers responded her Mum. They wanted a bit of publicity about the well too, we were getting more phone calls about campaign Mandy and her friends were involved events, news, and what was happening. We had in to get Herceptin treatment for breast cancer apour share of hiccups with staff too - the staff mem- proved for 12 months. In addition, Mandy had to ber who went for a coffee at 10.30am on a Thurs- raise about $80,000 for her own treatment. It was a day and phoned from Rotorua on Friday saying he very difficult time for this young wife and mother couldn’t handle the stress of a full time job. Other of two children. I promised, as most would, our full support and also assured them that Mandy’s goal would be reached. As they left I asked myself
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It was about this time we did our biggest feature to date. Seven pages of Super Liquor. We thought we had hit the big time. I think the paper burst into
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THE COFFEE FACTORY CONGRATULATIONS WAIMEA WEEKLY ON FIVE YEARS IN BUSINESS sive 39,000 entries so we look forward to our Kay Jordon. biggest Shop ‘n’ Win this year. Then there was By 2009, our average sized issue sat at 24 pages Married in the Mall, an award winning Mall and we were very popular, so much so, that our promotion between David Hill, Waimea Weekly, staff became targets for our competition. The and of course the Classic Hits team at Radio Net- Australian owned Richmond Leader approached work. It was a huge success and nationwide in- Andrew, our reporter, on a number of occasions terest meant that the final and he finally succumbed voting tally was bigger and went to work for them than the local body elecat the end of 2009. We tions. looked around and hired Next to come ‘on board’ lovable Craig Goodman the Waimea Weekly exas our new reporter. The press with weekly adWaimea Weekly kind of vertising were Queen St hit turbo after that and Pharmacy, Fresh Choice, went up in size, putting Tasman District Council, out a record 32 pages and Payless, and Richmond settling at 28-32 pages Liquor. There is no doubt regularly. It was still all about it, the public were pretty much under conresponding very well to trol, but in the back of our paper, which meant my mind I was aware that our advertisers were getNelson still had that big ting good response as space that Richmond had well. Andrew Board was earlier on. The market in with us full time now Nelson needed a weekly as reporter and was repaper that offered not ally hitting his stride. We only good circulation, but welcomed a few more quality editorial. We were staff including the very doing it in Tasman, so relaxed Peter Dore, now why not try again, but this Graphic artist Neil Smith at Cash’nTrade, Motime in Nelson? I knew nique Wijnen, now with Uniquely Nelson, Sue the Nelson advertisers needed more horsepower Davies who is still with us and nags me like on because they had very little in the way of choice old fisherman’s wife. Neil Smith took over from in the Nelson market. So we went and poached a very eccentric but lovable Shane Bashford as Andrew back, along with his partner Sarah Deour graphic artist and we also decided to up the laney, and Nelson Weekly was born. As I speak it sales team to three so this year we welcomed is now eight issues old and going very well. So
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Big bangs both on and off the speedway track
Above: ‘The Boss’ Craig Boote gets slammed sideways in the superstocks event by Jared Gray (186N). At left: Jason Riley (far side) and Mike McWhinney (5N) go head-to-head in their TQs. Photos: Photoaction.
Wayne Martin If the ‘oohs’ and ‘aahs’ were anything to go by at the Coca Cola fireworks night at the Tahuna Beach Holiday Park Speedway on Saturday was as good a show if not better than in years gone by. Both kids and adults alike among the huge crowd were entertained by action and sparks on terra firma and in the clear night sky above the track. The stockcar class is fast becoming the entertainers at each meeting with full fields and plenty of contact and good old fashioned racing that is expected from this grade. The best Nelson car for the night would have to be Caleb Russ with a first, second and a third place. The other big promotion for the night was the Mark Thorn Memorial for sidecars. This was a closely fought battle between the pairings of Nathan Ching and Brad Kirk, against Dallas Kelman and Adie Drake with the latter combination taking the silverware. With Nelson hosting the sidecar national title meeting later in the season it is encouraging to see some of the locals showing the sort of form which will
make them realistic title contenders. The first round of the TQ Midget club championships also featured on the exciting program of racing with a good field that was bolstered with cars from Christchurch. The racing was good, close and clean. The pick of the locals were club stalwart Richard Cuthbert and Jason Riley. The Superstock club championships were also on offer as we saw the return of speedway legend Craig Boote. While ‘The Boss’ didn’t get it all his own way he did have a say in the final outcome. Once the dust settled we saw a new club champion in the form of Shane Harwood in the ITM Superstock. Streetstocks and Ministocks made up the rest of the meeting and again did not disappoint when it come to the action. Special mention must be made of ever-improving Leitham Schwass for bagging a podium in his Ministock, The next meeting is scheduled for Saturday, November 13 with the main promotion being the ‘Hit to Pass’ for the Stockcars and Production Saloons’ Best Pairs
Tasman defends NZ vintage motocross title
Team Tasman has successfully defended the ‘State of Origin’ Trophy, the symbol of national supremacy in vintage motocross. The event, for bikes built before 1986, was held at the Dicks’ property at Wakefield. Teams from Canterbury, Marlborough, Nelson, Wellington and West Coast were among the visiting regions which tried in vain to wrest the title from the holders, Tasman. The local team of riders, Peter and Jarred Guthrie, Brad Thomas, Troy Norriss and Craig Furness finished with most points in all the three classes. Team Manager Mike Thomas said it was a great effort by the team considering the atrocious weather conditions and the age of the bikes.
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Dion Palmer was part of the smash repair team which kept the high performance cars looking good at Bathurst
Bathurst experience ‘totally awesome’
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Rushing about doing urgent panel and paint repairs on racing cars at Bathurst was an exhilarating experience Brightwater’s Dion Palmer will never forget. “It was totally awesome; the highlight of my life,” says the 19 yearold who recently completed his auto-painter apprenticeship with Ash Bradley. Dion was the only South Island apprentice, and one of just two Kiwis, selected on merit from the State (insurance) smash repair team which worked frantically at the Hamilton 400 V8 supercar races in April. Five Australians were also part of the team at Bathurst which worked for long hours, Thursday through Saturday, to keep cars not only looking the part, but streamlined for optimum speed and handling during what is Australasia’s most famous and hotly contested motor racing event. Dion says, “It was full-on, we were out at the track at 6.15am and working until 11pm. Bathurst is not just the big V8 race we see on TV on Sunday when Fords go head-to-head with Holden; there are also races for classic cars such as Camaro and HQ Monaro, and luxury cars including Lamborghini, Dodges and Chevs on previous days.” Dion was busy spray-painting sections of cars and replacement parts with seconds and minutes, rather than hours and days, being the urgent deadline. “There was just so much to do all the time; I even helped build a front splitter for a Lamborghini as Celebration well as doing other emergency panel repairs.” Services The only disappointing aspect of Dion’s trip was that he had to leave the track to catch a plane 9.00am & 10.30am 6.30 Prayer Service home before the main race finished. “I’m glad Holden won the race. And I’ll definitely Everyone Welcome be going back to Bathurst, maybe next year if I 123 Salisbury Road could manage it. But this next time it would be Ph: 544 7596 good to go as a spectator so I can take in all the www.richmondbapist.org.nz fantastic action on the track.”
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Temporary reservation and speed-limit uplifting for Waka te Tasman event at Kaiteriteri
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The Motueka Waka Ama Club has applied to Tasman District Council to run an event within the Kaiteriteri and Marahau areas on Friday 12 November and Saturday 13 November 2010. The planned races will have competing craft and support vessels passing through and occupying the Kaiteriteri swimming and water-ski areas at the start and finish of each event, and racing between Anawera Point, Fisherman Island and Guilbert Point Pursuant to the provisions contained in the Navigation Safety Bylaw, the Tasman District Council’s Harbourmaster has granted a temporary reservation of the Kaiteriteri swimming and water-ski areas for the purposes of the event, between the hours of 5.00 pm and 9.00 pm on Friday 12 November and 8.30 am and 5.00 pm on Saturday 13 November 2010. The effect of the temporary reservation will be to prevent other activities, including water-skiing or swimming, from occurring within that area for the time specified. Alternative swimming areas for members of the public include north of the Kaiteriteri boat ramp and Little Kaiteriteri Beach during these times. The nearest water-skiing areas for beach starts are at Stillwell Beach or Adele Island. Event marshalls have the authority to require other users to vacate the reserved areas as required, but may allow limited use when racers are well offshore, at the Club’s discretion. An uplift of the 5 knot speed restrictions has also been granted to waka ama and support vessels directly involved in the event between Anawera Point and Guilbert Point, including Fisherman Island but excluding Otuwhero Inlet and Little Kaiteriteri. A number of conditions have been imposed on the organisers of the event. These may be viewed by contacting the Motueka Waka Ama Club, or Tasman District Council’s Harbourmaster on Ph. 03 543 8400 during office hours.
Temporary suspension of 5 knot speed limit: Buller River The Nelson/Marlborough branch of Jet Boating New Zealand Inc (JBNZ) intends to hold a members’ event on a suitable weekend day between Saturday 6 November and Sunday 14 November 2010. The event will be an organised tour for family groups in jet boats and will be run in the main stem of the Buller River between the confluence with the Mangles River and the confluence with the Hope River at Kawatiri. For the duration of the event, the speed limits imposed by the Tasman District Navigation Safety Bylaw will be suspended for those boats taking part. This action is taken pursuant to the provisions contained in Bylaw 3.10 of the Tasman District Navigation Safety Bylaw 2005. JBNZ shall impose conditions on those vessels taking part in the event which will include a maximum speed of 32 knots, giving way to all other river users, daylight navigation only and a minimum flow at Longford of 60 cumecs upon commencement. Other conditions imposed may be viewed by contacting the Tasman District Council’s Harbourmaster at the Richmond Office.
Vegetation Control – Roadside Spraying in Rural Areas Registration of Non-Spray Areas Tasman District Council’s roading maintenance contractor is responsible for vegetation control within the road reserve. This includes the use of knock-down, residual and brushweed herbicides to remove vegetation growing in the roadway and around street furniture. The contractor is also responsible for control of pest plants and other noxious weeds such as gorse, fennel, hemlock, blackberry, broom, bracken, purple pampas grass and box thorn. Residents can request that their rural property frontage not be chemically sprayed and instead undertake the vegetation control themselves. On approval Council will mark the no spray area with red marker pegs. Rural residents who choose the “no spray” option must control the vegetation growth along their property frontage to ensure road users are not impeded and all roadside signs and markers are clearly visible. Vegetation height should not exceed 300mm. Any stormwater drainage ditches need to be kept clear of excess vegetation. At intersections vegetation must be kept well clear to ensure good sight lines for traffic using the intersection. If you wish to apply for your property to be added to the “No Spray” list, please contact Robyn Scherer, Engineering Secretary, Tasman District Council, Ph. 03 543 8524 or email robyn.scherer@tasman.govt.nz
Richmond 189 Queen Street Private Bag 4 Richmond, Nelson 7050, New Zealand Phone 03 543 8400 Fax 03 543 9524
Murchison 92 Fairfax Street Murchison 7007 New Zealand Phone 03 523 1013 Fax 03 523 1012
Nelson Bays Police are holding a series of “town hall” meetings across Tasman District over the coming weeks. This is an opportunity to find out what police see as priorities in your area and to share your views on what police could be doing. Nelson Bays Area Commander, Inspector Brian McGurk, will chair each of the meetings, along with members of police from your local station. Mr McGurk said partnerships with the community are vital to effective policing and he encouraged people to come along and be informed about some of the local policing issues and share ideas about making their communities safer. Meeting dates: Murchison – 7.00 pm Wednesday 10 November 2010 – Recreation Centre. For more information contact Tasman Police District Communications Manager Ph. 03 545 9843.
Creative Communities Creative Communities is the local arts funding scheme to support community arts and cultural activity. There are four rounds per year. Closing dates are 10 November 2010, 10 February 2011, 10 May 2011, 10 August 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
In Your Neighbourhood – Coming Soon to a Park Near You! A trailer jam-packed full of sports equipment and games is coming your way soon. The concept is simple – grab your friends and family and try out a bunch of sports. We provide the trainers and equipment, you provide the fun: Thursday 11 November 2010 – Takaka Primary School, 3.30 pm – 5.00 pm Thursday 18 November 2010 – Murchison Domain, 3.30 pm – 5.00 pm
Tasman Karaoke Superstars The hunt is on again for the Tasman Karaoke Superstar. Heats are being held across the District and the grand final is scheduled for December. There are three age group categories: Junior (8 and under), Intermediate (9 – 12 years) and Senior (13-18). Upcoming heats: Golden Bay – Saturday 13* November 2010, 11.00 am – Village Green * please note date change. Grand Final – Sunday 5 December 2010, 10.00 am – Motueka A&P Show
council meetings Agendas and Minutes for Council Meetings can be viewed on Council’s website at www.tasman.govt.nz
Environment and Planning Consents Subcommittee (B & T Dunn) Tasman Council Chambers, 189 Queen Street, Richmond, Monday, 8 November 2010, 9.30 am. No public forum
Golden Bay Community Board Takaka Office, 78 Commercial Street, Tuesday, 9 November 2010, 1.00 pm. Public forum Motueka Community Board Motueka Office, 7 Hickmott Place, Motueka, Tuesday, 9 November 2010, 4.00 pm. Public forum
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
Nelson Bays Police Town Hall Meetings
Golden Bay Community Board - Inaugural Meeting Takaka Office, 78 Commercial Street, Tuesday, 9 November 2010, 9.30 am. No public forum
www.tasman.govt.nz all you need to know Feel free to contact us:
Friday 5 November 2010 (Rain date 6 November), Riverview Holiday Park, Murchison. Family fun, BBQ/café meal, games, music. Show begins at dusk, games at 7.30 pm. Awesome fireworks, remember last year’s fun… this year will be even better! Tickets for sale at the venue: Family $30 Adults $10 and Children $7 We have had wonderful support from Tasman District Council as well as local sponsors, and welcome your support too.
Takaka 78 Commercial Street PO Box 74 Takaka 7142 New Zealand Phone 03 525 0020 Fax 03 525 9972
Engineering Services Committee Tasman Council Chambers, 189 Queen Street, Richmond, Thursday, 11 November 2010, 9.30 am. Public forum Community Services Committee Tasman Council Chambers, 189 Queen Street, Richmond, Thursday, 18 November 2010 9.30 am. Public forum
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Ph: 03 544 9037
Painting Contractors Paper Hanging Interior and Exterior Painting Covering the Wakefield area Qualified Tradesman 40yrs experience
Phone Peter today 027 4449 364 A/H 03 541 9678
Tiler
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Italian Tile Layer A creative and professional touch for all your tiling needs
Ph: 544 7897
Mob: 0274 302 546 Email: pietroc@xtra.co.nz
Interior Sewing
Painter
QUENTIN EARLE
Painter Decorator
Qualified Tradesman 26 Years Experience Using only quality paints and products “I’ll turn up on time” Locally owned and operated
027 232 1550 AH/Fax: 544 3177
quentinearle@xtra.co.nz
Web Design
A smart, simple website solution for people who want to get on with the business of running their business. $1495.00 and you're up and running in 10 days time. Contact Greg on T. 03 5419320 M. 021 0440912 E. greg@tekman.co.nz W. www.tekman.co.nz
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nelson ltd
544 3985 21 Elms Street Wakatu Estate, Stoke
MAKING HEIGHT EASY
Lawn Care
WEDNESDAY 3 November 2010
Public Notice
Situations Vacant
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DOMESTIC & COMMERCIAL
CLEANING
Regular Domestic Pre/End of Tenancy Spring Cleaning After Builders / After Function Office/Commercial
FREE QUOTES
Phone Brenda
027 842 1780 03 541 0539
Lawn Care
Division 1 & 2 Coaches
Stoke Rugby Club
We are looking for new coaches for our Div 1 & 2 teams. Waza & Bill have moved on to new challenges, and we are looking for someone to fill their roles. If you are looking to join a progressive, successful club, and have what it takes to lead our Senior A team to defend their back-to-back championship titles, please forward your details to:
The 64th AGM of the Stoke Rugby Club will be held on Tuesday 16 November at 7.00pm at the Clubrooms, Cnr Neale Ave and Songer St, Stoke
PO Box 2048, Stoke, Nelson or stoke.rugby@xtra.co.nz by Monday 15th November
Agenda - Adoption of Annual Report - Election of Officers - Approval of 2010 Accounts - General Business
Public Notice
FOR YOUR LAWN
J MacLean Club Co-ordinator
Limited offer to all new lawn care clients
Hassle Free No Obligation Guaranteed
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0800 895 136 Elite Grounds Care
Motorbike Training
LEARN TO RIDE LIKE A CHAMPION • • • • • •
All Insurance Claims Panelbeating Chassis Straightening Repaints 2-pack Touch Ups Call Tony Johnston
90 VANGUARD ST NELSON PH: 548 3954 027 548 3954
Do your garden trees need pruning? Older trees need a new lease of life? Tree management advice? Years of experience & good service
with Karel Pavich NZ
250GP Road Racing Champion
SPECIAL OFFER Learner Licence
FREE 1 Hour Coaching (value $100) with every Basic Handling Skills Test Limited offer.
www.prorider.co.nz Ph.03 545 2299 or 027 699 8089
Rentals
Camper Vans for hire
Ph: 544 7540 Notice to all Advertisers By placing your advertisement to be run you agree with the terms and conditions of the Waimea Weekly. Namely, payment by the 20th of the following month, or in the event of non payment, the recovery of any debt and its costs will be on charged to the customer. This includes all costs and commissions paid to a debt recovery service. Should you require any further information please phone the newspaper on 544 9037.
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advertDEADLINE
Available NOW 2, 4 & 6 berth 0800 696 686
Locally owned & operated
Public Notice
RICHMOND ATHLETIC AFC
Our Annual General Meeting will be held at the Clubrooms, Jubilee Park, Richmond Wednesday 17 November from 6.30pm. ALL WELCOME! For more information please call Stu Reid on 0274 714 619 or email president@richmondathletic.co.nz
Sick of your plain grey sky dish? Pick your own personal colour – roof colour, house colour, any colour matt or shiney. Phone 544 4766 for an estimate quote.
Public Notice Tasman Tennis Centre social tennis Wednesday 7pm starting 3rd Nov. Ph. 544-6083 and leave a message if phone unattended
For Sale
Sony Trinitron Colour TV. Model KV XF26 with matching cabinet. 8 years old. $100 ono Ph: Jim 543 8928
Situations Vacant AVON representatives required NOW. Ph Jan 5441254 or 0272474222 sales@waimeaweekly.co.nz
advertDEADLINE 5PM MONDAY
Club Waimea
Thursday 4 November
MEMBERS DRAW
$
1100
Treasure Chest = $1600 Nelson, Picton, Christchurch, Auckland
5PM MONDAY
NOTICE OF 2010 AGM
Work Wanted
Tree Care
John the Prune
Situations Vacant
Cleaning
FREE WEED KILL
Panel Beaters
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Christmas Day Lunch 12 - 2.30pm
SATURDAY from 5.30pm Great food at affordable prices!
Book Now to avoid dissapointmant
Buffet for $22.50 Sundays from 5.30
Ph: 543 9179
Bookings preferred but not essential
Saturday 6 November
Craig Evans
345 LOWER QUEEN STREET, RICHMOND
Ph: 543 9179 www.clubwaimea.co.nz
Members, their guests and affiliated members all welcome.
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