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Eye test has driver seeing double Phillip Rollo A learner driver was told she could not sit her restricted licence test after failing an eye screening test at the Nelson AA, only to pass the same test in Richmond just hours later. But David McLister, the AA driver and vehicle licensing general manager, says four people have checked both machines and that they are working “correctly”. The 18 year old woman from Richmond,

who did not want to be named, booked her restricted licence practical test online and was told to be there 30 minutes prior. But because there was a large queue of customers, the girl only had ten minutes to spare when she was served at the counter. “Because it’s a simple test they get you to go through a couple of things and she failed me straight away. There was supposed to be three columns of letters but I could only see two,” she says. Once the eye test was completed and

failed, the woman was told there was not enough time to put the driving examination on hold as she intended to get a clearance from a local optometrist. She was then informed she would have to pay an extra $88 to re-book the driving test – a fee that was later cleared by the AA when they sent out a voucher and an apology. “I had to wait in line for so long so by the time they told me I had failed it was 12:40pm and the test was at 12:45pm. I found an optometrist that could get me in right then

but they couldn’t hold out. They said I had to be there at 12:45pm or I couldn’t sit it.” She was given the option of a second eye test, but again the results were the same. On her way home, knowing she had passed the exact same eye test at the Richmond AA agency just a year prior when obtaining her learners licence, she walked in and requested an eye test – which she passed perfectly. “I was so mad. I was already so SEE PAGE 2

Computers compulsory at Garin, is Waimea next?

John Boyce, the head teacher of Garin College, believes it is just a matter of time before most other schools in Nelson follow its lead and make computers compulsory for students. The decile eight catholic school made laptops and other personal computing devices compulsory for all year nine students this year – a decision which is already being labelled a success. “This is the way of the world. I would expect every other secondary school to be in some form of this next year,” he says. “They will make trials this year with half classes so they’ll only be a year off.” Garin College student Jordan Eskine-Barron, 13, works on his laptop during class. Garin College made computers compulsory for all year nine students this year. Photo: Phillip Rollo.

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frustrated because they sat me through a two minute test and told me I had bad eye sight. I had been to optometrists before who have told me my eye sight is perfect.” The next day the woman, who had an eye operation when she was five years old, booked in for a full visual examination at a local optometrist, which she passed with flying colours and was then able to re-book her driving test. David says more than one million eye examinations are done every year through AA agencies and that five per cent of those fail with only half of those needing corrective lenses. “The equipment is standardised

throughout New Zealand. It’s supplied by the New Zealand Transport Agency and it’s been used in New Zealand since photo licences came in, in 1999, and there have been 15 million transactions since then.” Because it was Nelson Anniversary Day on Monday, David was yet to find out from the Richmond agency whether the examination was done to the same extent as the one in Nelson. David believes this incident has highlighted the need to lengthen the time that drivers need to be at the AA prior to the driving licence test if they are booking online. More commonly, customers are asked to do the eye test when booking in store and he says customers should come in earlier.

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Kmart to open in November Work has started on the Kmart site on Queen St, with the company finally confirming it will open in Richmond later this year. As first reported in the Waimea Weekly in December, Kmart had been eyeing up a site at the Gibbons development complex, which will also include a number of other businesses that are yet to be confirmed. Kmart will hire 100 new staff and there is expected to be more than 100 subcontractors working on the build at its peak. Kmart New Zealand manager Sue Smiths says the company listened to local residents and neighbouring communities when looking for a suitable location. “There was strong interest from the community, and when this happens we take it on board and look for the best possible location to benefit the

town. Having the store in Richmond adjacent to Richmond Mall will give people the opportunity to shop easily and conveniently,” she says. Gibbons managing director Scott Gibbons says he is delighted to be working with a renowned company like Kmart and bringing Nelson residents a new retail offering. “We have been working on the development of this site for some time and it was very important for us to secure a reputable anchor tenant and complement their business with suitable retail partners for the development,” he says. Upon completion, Kmart will provide local customers with a 4800 square metre store with all Kmart categories including apparel for men, women and children, toys, health and beauty, homewares, stationery, sporting goods, amongst others.

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Community behind hospice shop The Hospice Shop on Queen St has been handed two big ticket items as the community continues to show its support following a theft last month. Two different individuals have dropped off a mining lamp and an unopened jar of Marmite, which comes just weeks after the Richmond thrift shop, which fundraises money for the Nelson Hospice, had two mining lamps taken from a window

display. Store manager Karen by putting it on TradeMe, but instead they chose to support MacKenzie says the standard of donation has increased. “Yeah their local hospice.” definitely. We’ve been really The Marmite will be sold as lucky. I don’t know what else part of an open auction where to say. People have been really customers can make bids generous,” she says. “When you Volunteers Diana throughout the next month. Ronaldson and Karen says there has been no think that the individual who Pam Collings. donated the Marmite could leads since the two mining have made a lot of money for themselves lamps were taken but that the feedback

from the public had been really positive. “We’ve had heaps of people asking if we’ve got them back and that at least they won’t be able to sell them on because everyone knows about it.” The Hospice Shop has had to up its security over the past weeks and was looking at installing security cameras. “It’s the only way that will stop it. We’re still as vigilant as ever.”

Computers compulsory at Garin, Waimea next? there are now around 150 of the 380 non-year nine students with a licence to connect to the His statement is something that Waimea Col- school’s network. “To have a licence you don’t lege principal Larry Ching agrees with, saying need to bring it everyday, but most of them will the school had targeted 2014 as a year when and that’s close to half of the other students.” students would be able to operate their own de- John says one negative aspect has been the fact vices in the classroom, just not as a compulsory some students are operating laptops that were restriction. “For two or three years it has always not recommended, because they would strugbeen a target but it’s certainly gle connecting to the same not a fixed date to make it network that the rest of the compulsory. Part of the reastudents were on. “Some got son is that we have a slightly Apples and they’re struggling different student cliental here with the wireless. Some peoand a much bigger school,” Whether we like it or not it’s ple have iPads and Androids going to be one of those and there are extra steps to says Larry. “We want to carry out a good consultation protake, but everything else is things that overtakes us cess with our staff and keep going great.” quite quickly. our parents informed as well. A noticeable change has been Whether we like it or not the seating arrangement in - Waimea College principal Larry it’s going to be one of those classrooms with some stuChing. things that overtakes us quite dents circling around plugs quickly.” to charge their laptops. “The space around the Larry says Waimea College is fully wireless and plug in the wall has become very important,” he some students use smart phones for web re- laughs. “Hopefully that is only during the secsearch in class while others have brought their ond half of the day but the issue at the moment own laptops to use for assignments. is when people are charging and there are cables John says ten per cent of Garin College students along the floor it’s a bit of a safety issue.” used laptops at school before the decision was Facebook is currently blocked on the network, made to make them compulsory for year nine although John believes that should change durstudents only. But since the decision was made, ing the course of the year. FROM PAGE 1

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Car thefts double, say police Theft from parked cars has doubled on this time last year and the region’s police are urging the public to stop the problem by locking their cars. Since the start of the year 95 incidents have been reported to police, many of those involving unlocked cars with stolen items, generally wallets, cash and small electronic items. Acting area commander Inspector Ross Lienert says the incident rate is about double what they would normally expect. “One of the most disturbing trends is the number of insecure vehicles that are being targeted” says Ross. “It is a problem that we have been trying to deal with in Nelson for many years. For whatever reason Nelson people seem to think it is safe to leave valuable items in unlocked vehicles, or within sight from outside vehicles. This is unfortunately not the case.” Police are asking members of the public to ensure that valuable Acting area comitems are removed from vehicles mander Inspector and that all vehicles are locked Ross Lienert. when they are not being used. Where possible people should avoid parking their vehicles in poorly lit areas or secluded locations. Police are currently working on identifying offenders however Ross says it is not something they can do alone. “A common problem we encounter is when members of the public do not tell police of things that are happening at the time. Police staff often get told ‘I didn’t want to bother you because I know you are busy’. Yes we can be stretched at times, but we prioritise our calls for service constantly and this is a priority for us. If you see or hear something that does not look right make the call straight away on 111”. If you have any information relating to the thefts please contact your local police station or if you prefer, call Crime stoppers on 0800 555 111.

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Forestry land closed to recreational users Sinead Ogilvie After a spate of unauthorised vehicle access in the forestry last year, a key change has seen recreational horse riders locked out of some of their favourite forestry routes. While several thousand dollars have been spent on installing customised horse gates in some areas, some horse owners are frustrated that they now have limited access and what they say are worrying safety issues. Action Forest Management runs security and permits for access to forests owned and managed by Hancock Forest Management and Tasman Forest Management. Permission is currently available for entry into privately owned forestry for horse riding, mountain biking, motorbiking, dog walking and hunting by permit, but a full lock change was conducted on all forestry managed by AFM at the end of last year limiting vehicle access. New, custom built horse access gates were installed in the Wakefield area and it’s these gates that have local horse rider Sue Carn up in arms after what she says is a “hugely disappointing act” that significantly reduces the amount of safe riding and access she has in the forestry. Sue says after accessing the forestry for 20 years, she can’t believe she now has access through only two gates near her area. She says not only does she see the lock out as unfair, it also poses a safety risk to local riders. “We are now forced to ride on narrow windy roads or transport our horses to

other restricted venues to ride. Previously we could avoid all forestry traffic and ride for miles in safe areas and while I realise access is not a right, it was a lovely privilege.” She says many will now be forced to ride at home in the paddock or transport their horses a considerable distance to find a safe place to ride. Rory Cobb, technical forester for Action Forest Management, says both the lending and losing of forestry keys had resulted in an increasing amount of unauthorised vehicle access and theft of forestry equipment such as diesel, tools and timber in all forestry areas managed by AFM and they were forced to change the Local horse rider Mel Jones is one of many who now locks. “The number of keys in have restricted access to nearby forestry after a lock circulation was too large, they change on the gates in December last year. Photo: were being stolen, lost and Sinead Ogilvie. given away.” Rory says the introduction of horse gates area were given the opportunity to test out was done not to exclude any particular the new design of horse gate and changes group, but rather a way of reducing the were made based on feedback given after amount of people with vehicle access to a trial gate was installed, but Sue says she the forestry. finds it hard to imagine what riders in the “Horse riders were a group identified that area were canvassed for an opinion of the were able to still use the forestry for their design as she wasn’t aware of any change intended use, without the need for a vehi- until arriving at the gate one day to find cle. The gates allow a horse through while she was now locked out. keeping vehicles out.” “I was never approached and in fact knew Rory says local riders from the Wakefield nothing about it until I went to ride one

day and couldn’t get in.” Mel Jones of Wakefield, a competitive western rider and recreational user of the forestry, says she too is frustrated with the lack of access and thinks as well as being a nuisance for riders in her area it is also a safety risk. “When you look at it now, in my area there is only one way to get a horse out. If there was an emergency, what would we do? She says that of all recreational forestry users, horse riders were probably one of the least threatening. “At the end of the day our main care is our horses. We just want to get out and go riding, so we are always responsible.” Rory says future plans for the installation of more horse gates will be looked at where there is sufficient demand, but since the lock change there had been a reduction of unauthorised vehicle access. He added there had also been a noticeable increase in the amount of theft targeting forestry vehicles and offices. “For someone to take that step to get access to a key shows the increased level of security we now have.” Sergeant Rob Crawford, of Motueka confirmed that there had been a significant amount of recent burglaries and thefts on contractors with forestry access on personal homes, businesses and vehicles where the sole subject of the thefts were forestry keys. “These keys are well sought after by people who are illegally poaching, stealing and using them for drug related activity.”

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D D SOL SOL Read the final say on the facts, figures and finishing touch on some of our stories. Wednesday January 23: The head count is in and over 2000 people attended the Richmond Rodeo held on Saturday January 19 at the A & P Showgrounds. Organiser Tina Angus-Phyn says it was their second busiest event after the jubilee last year and attracted over 100 entrants from around New Zealand. Wednesday January 23: The Hans Eggers family reunion has had a change of venue following a fire that caused significant damage to the Moutere Hills Community Centre two weeks ago. The Hans Eggers family who first arrived in the area in 1859 will celebrate their reunion on the same date as planned, March 2 and 3 at the new venue of St Pauls Lutheran Church in Upper Moutere. The beer fest and dinner will go ahead as planned and both will be held on the Saturday evening at Petite Fleur in Appleby. Wednesday January 16: After receiving a lot of feedback on the photogenic Appleby Woolshed, owners Ruth and Robert Morrison have came forward to offer all people the opportunity to use the house for photographs. They have asked that anyone using the property email them first at robertandruth@ts.co.nz beforehand and to respect the land, current activity and privacy of close neighbours. They also ask that anyone using the property for photos make a donation to the Nelson Hospice.

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New grape variety excites Phillip Rollo The most popular grape variety in Austria was the focus of the weekend’s International Aromatic Wine Symposium, and according to a local winemaker Grüner Veltliner is ready to make a name for its self in the hospitality industry. Chris Seifried of Seifried Estate, one of around 15 wineries around New Zealand growing Grüner Veltliner, says it is very favourable with food and that there was potential for New Zealand to develop a strong reputation for it. “It’s a really

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good restaurant food; I don’t think it’s going to be something that’s in every supermarket in five years. Hopefully we can keep it pretty niche and as a special wine, so to speak,” says Chris. “Grüner Veltliner is to Austria what sauvignon blanc is to New Zealand. It’s key to our export and key to our success internationally.” Award-winning Austrian winemaker Markus Huber was the key note speaker talking about the popular white wine, which has been popularised by the nickname ‘gru-vee. He compared samples of Austrian wines to those currently on the market in New Zealand. The wine’s history spans more than 100 years in Austria. While its history in New Zealand is very short, being first bottled in 2008 by Auckland winery Cooper’s Creek. “They’ve been growing it for more than 100 years so it was good to see what we should be aspiring to achieve and what we’re benchmarking ourselves against,” he says. “We’ve been making it since 2010. So there have only been three harvests with it at a very small volume.” The International Aromatic Wine Symposium, held at Petite Fleur, Seifried Estate, featured more than 100 wine delegates from all over the world and is held locally every three years. Organisers hope that the positive response from the delegates, which included international media, will increase the country’s wine exposure ten fold. Event chairman Patrick Stowe says Grüner Veltliner has become popular in New Zealand because “people are looking for something a bit different” and being a maritime climate, the local conditions are perfect to grow an acidic wine. “The sunshine here lends itself to grow wines with great aromatics so it’s just a natural progression. Nelson is perfect for it,” he says. Both Chris and Patrick agreed that the current wine season has been a big improvement on last year’s which was hampered by December flooding. “With the sunshine we’re getting now, we’re touching wood that things will ripen up a bit earlier than last year, which was one of the latest in history.”

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off by getting cars off the road and then the health thing kicked in,” he says. “Now businesses try and get as many of their employees going and it’sgetting a goodcars idea.off ” the road and off by In Richmond the two cycle in, stores then the health thing kicked ” he serving up the free breakfast says. “Now businesses try and will get be Village Cyclesemployees and the going new as many of their Avanti store, are both and it’s aPlus good idea.which ” on Queen St. the two cycle stores In Richmond The breakfast serving up theruns free between breakfast 7am will and 9am on February 13 only. be Village Cycles and the new Avanti Plus store, which are both on Queen St. The breakfast runs between 7am and 9am on February 13 only.

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Machinery-mad Owen Ellis, 6, of Motupiko aboard a 1947 John Deere Model B, one of 65 tractors on display at the Nelson Vintage and Machinery Club’s Yesteryear show held at the Higgins Park steam museum in Pigeon Valley over the weekend. The annual show attracted hundreds of people and is the only fundraiser hosted by the club. Organisers say it’s main focus is offering a family friendly demonstration of what machinery used to doJohn andDeere enjoying the B, camaraderie of vinMachinery-mad Owen Ellis, 6, ofolder Motupiko aboard a 1947 Model one of 65 tractors tage machienery enthusiasts. Photo: Sinead Ogilvie. on display at the Nelson Vintage and Machinery Club’s Yesteryear show held at the Higgins Park steam museum in Pigeon Valley over the weekend. The annual show attracted hundreds of people and is the only fundraiser hosted by the club. Organisers say it’s main focus is offering a family SHOWERS friendly demonstration of what older machinery used to do and enjoying the camaraderie of vinSHOWERS tage machienery enthusiasts. Photo: Sinead Ogilvie.

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Sarau Festival gets thumbs up: It was my first year as a stall holder. It was an awesome day, the atmosphere was amazing, the music was definitely a hit, a fun day was had by kids and adults alike look forward to next year...Shellzjewelz. Michelle N Terry Booth. First time I had ever been and will definitely be going back, music, stalls and atmosphere were great, well done. Di Gingell. Loved it, awesome band. Alesha Simmons. Seemed bigger than previous years and the weather gods smiled on Sarau. David Letsche. WOF checks changed: I think its a good idea to keep regular checks on the older cars but why should the prices go up as its more likely poorer people to have the older cars, I know I can’t afford a new car... Odette Jackson. I think it is a good idea as I have had my 2002 car for three years and it always passes its WOF. But I think they should combine the rego with it that should make it cheaper. Simon Scowen.

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Happy diners: Just thought your readers should know that Miles of Food is a great place to have lunch. I’ve just eaten there and it was great. (Via text).

Looks good but why are we still putting money into there and not spending it on the future at Saxton Field? Lets do it one time and do it right. Micheal Dufeu.

What do you love about our region: I love that we get paid for having the day off work then again on Wednesday for Waitangi. I also love that my bosses didn’t see the point in coming to work on Tuesday. Tori Peni.

Should of done it when they did the other side. Shannon Marr.

Lived here 20 years, and I can not complain about anything. Everything is just perfect. The place grows to improve, it does not change for improvement. Andrea Grocott. That Nelson Anniversary lands on super bowl Sunday in the states!! Wayne Burnett. Love Nelson Anniversary Day because there’s nothing planned so we can all laze around or get out and enjoy our beautiful region. (Via text). New stand at Trafalgar Park: About time. Sports events brings people to our town in turn they need to eat and sleep and shop so bring it on. Cory Eggers.

Spend money on Saxton Field. Even with RWC and other high profile events we are unable to fill the present or additional temp stands. David Jeffery. Stop wasting money! There are far greater social needs that need funding! Sharee Dowdall. Be great for watching rugby league! Paulkai Smith. Go for it, I would love to see more concerts here. Bonita Wilkinson. Move it to Saxton Field so everything is centralised, a lot closer for those in Mot and other towns in Tasman. Would have no future noise problems for concerts etc if placed correctly facing the industrial area with the stands towards the residential. Dave Trigg.

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Tim King.

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Brian Ensor.

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Deputy mayor undecided on election Most Tasman District councillors have confirmed they will stand again at this year’s election although deputy mayor Tim King is still undecided. Tim, who is a councillor on the MoutereWaimea ward, says it is not a job with a lot of security. “Every three years you come up and you’ve just got to make a decision that is best for you so I don’t usually decide until nominations. It all depends on how the rest of the year goes. A lot of things happen in five or six months in this job,” says Tim, who is currently in his fifth term as councillor. Richmond ward councillors Judene Edgar, Kit Maling and Glenys Glover confirmed they would stand again at October’s election while Zane Mirfin did not respond in time. Judene is in her sixth year as a councillor and if re-elected says she will continue to

provide council with a grounded view- ness and makes sure that rates are affordpoint based on an understanding of finan- able so residents “can afford to enjoy the cial and social pressures affecting families, great place we live in”. retired people, businesses and the general Kit says he has worked to keep rate incommunity. creased low and has Judene says she brings helped with setting up dedication, clarity of a Neighbourhood Support co-ordinator in thinking and a pragRichmond and assisted matic approach to council. “Throughout It all depends on how the the “vunerable people” my two terms on coun- rest of the year goes. A lot in Waimea Village. He cil I have maintained of things happen in five or believes a highlight has been seeing people my availability and six months in this job. from ages three to 80 community involvement without losing use the Great Taste Cy- Deputy mayor Tim King. cle Trail. sight of the political side of the job – representing the commu- Glenys, who is currently in her second nity at large,” she says. term, also says if re-elected will ensure Kit, who is in his first term, says there is council makes sound financial decisions “unfinished business” and that he wants to within the ratepayers means while also inensure that council sticks to its core busi- creasing positive communication between

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ratepayers and council. She also wanted to facilitate reductions in rates increases. She believed her strength is her financial background and would like continue in her role as the ratepayer’s watchdog in financial matters. While Tim could not confirm whether he will stand again, Moutere-Waimea ward councillor Trevor Norriss says he will. Trevor is currently in his fifth term and believes his engineering experience is vital at a time when council is reviewing its engineering services. “It’s going to be crucial that we have experienced people there.” His main goal was also to make ensure council stuck to its core business at the most affordable levels. “That is what this engineering restructuring is about.” Councillor Brian Ensor was not available for comment, nor was Lakes-Murchison ward councillor Stuart Bryant.

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A new subdivision in Richmond has been named Waimeha – that’s right, Waimea with an h. Photo: Phillip Rollo.

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Each week two images from the glass plate negative project are published in the Nelson Weekly and Waimea Weekly in an effort to find out more about the photos that make up our history. Left: Trask, Miss. Nelson Provincial Museum, Tyree Studio Collection: 30139. Sailing boats. Nelson Provincial Museum, Miscellaneous Collection: 318503.Can you tell us more? Email details to history@ museumnp.org.nz.

Putting the h back in Waimea Forget putting an h in Wanganui, a Richmond subdivision has been named Waimeha – that’s right, Waimea with an h. But according to a spokesperson for the company that owns the land on Champion Rd, the spelling of Waimeha could actually be another correct way of writing the name of Waimea, which was spoken before it was written. “There are a number of iwi that belong to the broader Nelson region and two of those, Ngati Tama and Te Atiawa, have a dialect where the h is sometimes silent,” says Ropata Taylor of Wakatu Incorporation. “When different words were recorded the h sometimes hasn’t been included.” Similar examples include the pronunciations

of Atawhai and the Maitai – the latter could be Mahitahi. “If you don’t pronounce them it just comes out as Maitai. Waimeha is its original name. It’s the same broader issue that there are more than one tribal pronuciation and sometimes we use the h and sometimes we don’t. We aren’t as adamant here as they are over in Wanganui but it’s a similar issue.” The name of the Wakatu Incorportation is another example, says Ropata, as most people would refer to the Maori name of Nelson as Whakatu. The Wakatu Incorporation has a number of processes involved in naming a place and Ropata says it’s important that names like Waimeha aren’t forgotten. “That’s the reason – so history isn’t lost.

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our region where she can, uses the freshest ingredients possible and the café is filled with locally made beer, wine and juices. The menu has been revamped and is a great fusion of Nelson ingredients and Alexa is excited for customers to experience the local flavour in the variety of delicious food on offer. From cooked breakfasts, lunches, cakes, slices and now dinner, Stoneridge Café offer great homemade tastes from their kitchen. “I love Nelson, the climate, the people, the sun and the food. There are so many great local growers, the region is a real fruit and vege bowl.” With extended hours on Thursday through Sunday evenings, you can now dine beneath the stars on a hot summer night with a new dinner menu. The casual garden setting is perfect for a romantic night out and will feature a small dessert menu too, perfect for sharing or treating yourself. With normal café hours until 3pm, Stoneridge Café will offer a la carte dining with pizza, nibbles and anti pasto to enjoy before the dinner menu begins at 6pm. The warm and welcoming café is a great place to swing by unannounced, whether it be for a coffee

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at the chance to work for the family business and be a part of its success in Richmond. Kay’s son Hamish Greenwood also helps out with deliveries and Lindsay says with grandchildren set to come up through the ranks, he hopes Lynfords will pass through the hands of many generations of family to come. “I hope Lynfords will be here for years and that in that time we’ve built up a reputation for quality and supplying great furniture to homes in Richmond and beyond.”

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A Nelson family is hoping support from locals will help them win a national sandcastle competition. Brian and Julie Flintoff along with Gaye and Graeme Bloomfield took to the sand of Tahunanui beach on Saturday to create and photograph their sandcastle for the Hyundai sandcastle competition. Photos from sandcastles all over New Zealand have been loaded to the Hyundai New Zealand Facebook page and the photo that attracts the most “likes” will win a Hyundai Santa Fe for a year. Entry to the competition closes next week so there is still time for people to enter their best sandcastle into the competition. Gaye Bloomfield says along with the necessary tool kit made up of spades, paint brushes, brooms and a weed sprayer the group also brought along “the quintessential kiwi picnic basket complete with ginger beer and Shrewsbury biscuits”. The castle took around two hours to build and the sand sculpture was based on the idea of Nelson as the sunshine capital and was a depiction of the Maori legend where Maui snares the sun, Tama-NuiTera, says Brian. To vote for the Flintoff and Bloomfield’s sandcastle visit apps.facebook.com/hyundaisandsculpting and download the app, which according to Bowater Motor Group’s David Eagle is completely safe. “I’ve checked it out and the developers and the app is safe. I just hope Nelson gets in behind a group of locals and see if we can get a new Santa Fe here in Nelson.”

Julie Flintoff, Gaye, Graeme and Stella Bloomfield, 6, with Brian Flintoff after completing their entry into the Hyundai sandcastle competition on Tahunanui Beach on Saturday. Photo: Sinead Ogilvie.

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Welcome to February folks – not sure what happened to January but I am sure it was a great month! I am pleased to report that the moths have finally been released from the bathers and they have been dipped into the briny (the bathers that is – not the moths) for the first swim of the season. Even hot enough and the water warm enough to encourage Nonno to dip his toes in… amazing! We are so lucky to live in this beautiful place where to have a swim you only need

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Andrew Board Singing stars from around New Zealand may be coming to light up the Trafalgar Park stage at Opera in the Park next week but local performers are also promising to bring their A game. Waimea College singing teacher Trudi Wilson is one of the latest acts to be confirmed for the concert and will join a host of top performers. She says the chance to strut her stuff in front of a huge audience while rubbing shoulders with top performers has her nervous and excited. “For us locals to get to mingle with the likes of the Wellington Symphony Orchestra and Julia Deans and all the rest of them is really cool and everyone I’ve spoken to has been so lovely about it.” The Opera in the Park is a biennial event hosted by Nelson City Council and this year will feature rising international soprano star Madeleine Pierard and her mezzo-soprano sister Anna Pierard, along with New Zealand favourites Don McGlashan and Julia Deans, all supported by accomplished conductor Marc Taddei and Orchestra Wellington. Trudi, a singing teacher at Nelson College for Girls and Waimea College, has performed with some of the country’s top acts including Billy T James and Sir Howard Morrison but says performing at Opera in the Park will be a huge thrill. “It’s big, but it’s big because I’m not doing it with a band too, this time it’s just me up

Singer Trudi Wilson is one of the local acts that will take the stage for Opera in the Park. Photo: Andrew Board. there. It’s great to have something like this in Nelson too, as a teacher this is the sort of stuff that I want to see my students do.” Trudi will perform one song, a rearranged cover of Nina Simone’s Feeling Good. Trudi says she’s excited about the big day. “I’ve over the moon that I’ve even been asked. I’m really excited and I’m excited that I get to buy a new dress,” she says.

“To stop my nerves – and this may sound weird – but I try to concentrate on things like the floor because you know that it will be uneven and that I think takes away from the fact that there’s squillions of people out there.” Tickets are $15 for adults, $5 for children aged 5 – 15, and under 5s are free. Tickets are on sale at Everyman Records.

Time is fast running out for people in the South Island who are still to go digital and with less than 100 days to go, 4500 households in Nelson and Tasman are yet to make the move. After 28 April everyone who wants to watch TV will need to have Freeview, SKY or Igloo. “I’m recommending people take action now to go digital. When Hawke’s Bay went digital last year there were people who waited until the last minute and then had to go without TV for a time because installers were fully booked,” says national manager Greg Harford. Right up until 28 April Going Digital staff will be out and about in Tasman and Nelson talking with people and discussing what needs to be done to make sure everyone can keep watching TV. “You don’t need a new TV to go digital but everyone will need a TV with Freeview built-in or the right set-top box together with a UHF aerial or satellite dish,” says Greg. Another thing to keep in mind is the fact that every TV needs to go digital if it is to continue receiving pictures as do DVD and video recorders. Anyone with questions on the move to digital TV can visit www.goingdigital.co.nz or call 0800 838 800.

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Tigers hunt teams’ title The Nelson Tigers are hungry. The team hasn’t won the ENZED New Zealand Superstock Teams Championship since 2010, with the title residing in Palmerston North on a fulltime basis these days. But things could be set to change this weekend with the Nelson Tigers squad confirmed for the two-day championship featuring more notable omissions than inclusions, highlighting the club’s unbelievable depth. Although as selector Daryl Peterson points out, picking a team isn’t just about who has had the best season individually, it’s about who can perform a certain role to get the most points. “It’s not just about having five hot rods out there,” he says. “You got to be able to adapt to different roles. A lot of people say ‘why don’t you pick this person?’ But it’s a team thing so we have to pick what works better for the team.” 2NZ Dale McKenzie was the most obvious omission from the team, although he has been named as the sixth driver – the team’s official reserve. Ian Clayworth and Carey Harwood were not selected while others such as Craig Boote, Thomas Stanaway and Nick Fowler only race in the indi-

Dale Ewers in action for the Nelson Tigers. vidual events and were not available for selection. But the team still includes a former 1NZ in the form of experienced campaigner Dale Ewers. “He’s really the backbone of the team these days and he’s the most experienced guy we’ve got.” Dale will be joined by Jared Gray, Brett Nicholls, Shane Harwood and Blair Cunningham – a group with plenty of

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and that’s not great.” Not a single athletics club in New Nelson’s Olympic hockey hero An- Zealand was yet to snap up the Welita Punt is yet to confirm whether lington-based Nelsonian. “They’re she will run at the New Zealand not allowed to at the moment,” she Track and Field Championship, jokes. which is just one week after a five Anita is certain that hockey remains match series against Argentina. her number one sport and says athWidely regarded as the fastest fe- letics “is just for fun.” But she was male hockey player in the world, going to sit down with Blacksticks Anita was encouraged by sponsor coach Mark Hager and track coach New Balance to run at Saturday’s Scott McLaren this week to discuss International Track Meet on the the juggling act. “Hopefully I’ll be grass track at Christ’s able to do a little bit College, Christchmore. Scott is really urch, where she won understanding, he the 100m and 300m. knows hockey is first In a gusty head wind, and he’s willing to Anita – running unhelp. Mark was supder the club “hockey” portive and he’s really – ran 12.61 seconds happy, he just wants to claim victory in a to make sure hockey photo finish. Anita is still ahead of aththen eased off to win letics.” the 300m in 39.60 As for other sportseconds. speople taking a punt But the question on on the track, Anita everybody’s lips is would highly recomwhether she will go mend it. “If that’s a one step further and desire – I had always attempt to become wondered – but it’s a Anita Punt. New Zealand’s fastest different side and I like women at next month’s nationals experiencing the individual side of in Auckland. “Going into the ITM sport. I have a new respect for indithere was no expectations except vidual athletes. I definitely say give for what I put on myself, which is it a go.” good. But now there are a lot of ex- Meanwhile at the same meet, Nelpectations, people wondering what son’s Alex Jordan put himself back am I going to do next,” she says. on the map, winning a stacked “Everyone just wants to know, but 300m field in 34.13 seconds and I’m not saying yes. I’m not saying then anchoring the South Island no. I am definitely interested but it’s 4x330 relay team to a tight .04 sechard because I’m not going to have ond victory over the North Island a lot of prep. I’ll have about a week team.

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Mark Johnston is under no illusion – every game is now a must win. Despite beating Otago United 1-0, the New Zealand King Salmon Nelson Falcons are still trailing conference leaders Team Wellington, and with only one Southern Conference team qualifying through to the ASB Youth League final, the Falcons captain believes a win against Canterbury United this weekend is vital. “Yeah after the first round it was pretty obvious that it’s going to be Canterbury, Wellington and us fighting for that top spot. We’ve had our one slip up for the season, against Wellington away, so we’ve just got to take care of business and treat every game like it’s a cup final,” he says. A second half goal to substitute Ashley Langbein kept Nelson’s unbeaten record at home alive, but it was a game the side had to win if it entertained any thought of meeting the top Northern side next month. Canterbury are last year’s league champions and were dominant for the majority of the match when it traveled up to Nelson in round one – only to concede two goals in the final five minutes. But Mark says the team has more self belief after winning two of its last three matches and that Canterbury should be worried. “We’ve got nothing to fear now. The boys had a little bit of apprehension in the first match but all that is gone. I know they have to play a catch up game midweek, which helps us out, and we’re going to go there pretty confident. It’s a good surface at ASB Park, so we have no excuses.” Concerning for the Falcons will be the sight of young defender Harry Tod-Smith going off with a leg injury midway through the second half on Sunday. The Nelson College student is the third centre-back to start alongside his skipper and he’s a player Mark rates as a future star. “He’s really impressed me. He’s only 16 years old and he’s so mature. I certainly think he’s got a big future ahead of him. When Dion [Keetley] came on that was the fourth [centre-back partner] I’ve had. But I think Harry will be the one, he just needs to get himself fit.” Probably the most exciting player in the Falcons squad has been forward Omar Guardiola, who linked well with fellow Marlborough players Tore Waechter and Taine Swete. “Omar

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WTTU lose CD opener Phillip Rollo Waimea Toi Toi United has been sent home in the first round of the Central Districts championship after losing to Levin Old Boys by 61 runs. Needing 244 for victory, the Richmond-based side could only manage 182 in reply with the experienced duo of Craig Ingham and Cade Armstrong both reaching half centuries. But Harrington’s Beer Cafe WTTU captain Jon Routhan believes it was a valuable exercise and the club is already in a strong position to qualify for next year’s event, which sees the winners from each regional championship in the Central Districts region square off. “It’s the first time this has ever happened so it’s great for Nelson or Marlborough Cricket, whoever goes through, to be able to go up north. It was an awesome concept,” he says.

Earlier in the first innings, Symon Carr claimed four wickets with Jon collecting three. Jon says WTTU knew very little of its opponent, but that probably worked both ways. The match also fell on the same day as a Nelson representative fixture, which meant the side was short of some of its top players including in-form batsman Greg Hay. “But there are no excuses. If we had chased well we would have got that target. It was a par score on a batter-friendly wicket so that’s disappointing.” WTTU now turn its attention to the Kelvin Scoble Trophy, with Car Company Stoke/Nayland next on the schedule for the currently unbeaten side. “We’re currently two from two and we’ve been lucky to have a pretty much full strength side for the first time since the two-day final so hopefully we can keep going and see where we end up.”

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Both Holly Mace and Luke Brown of the Tasman Tennis Club had impressive tournaments at the Marlborough Junior Summer Open.

Top results for tennis players Some of the region’s top young tennis players had standout performances at the Marlborough Junior Summer Open last week with the unseeded Luke Brown reaching the top four of the 10th grade boys division to end the tournament with the best result out of the touring Nelson squad. The nine year old Henley School student, who plays out of the Tasman Tennis Club, knocked out the tournament’s second seed to qualify through to the semi finals and was the only unseeded player to get that far. With another year to go in this age group, Luke should be able to build on his performance and do even better next year, according to his coach Kolie van Zyl. “I only started here six months ago so it’s good to see a player do so well now and we’re going from strength to strength,” he says. Another strong performance came from Holly Mace, also of the Tasman Tennis Club. The 13 year old Nelson College for Girls student lost her opening game and then

went through the next three minor championship matches undefeated to win the consolation cup. Holly’s final day consisted of two marathon matches both featuring 10-8 sets. “She was tired after that first tie breaker and it was a really, really hot weekend too. But it was a good weekend with good results.” Both Luke and Holly agreed that their results have made them hungrier for further success outside of the region and credited their success to the introduction of Kolie. The next major junior fixture is the Blair Cup Under-18 representative fixture which is being held at the Tasman Tennis Club on Sunday February 10. There are four boys and four girls in the team and the fixture will be played in the order of doubles, singles and mixed. Nelson is the current holders of the cup. Tasman Tennis Club duo Henry Neas and Elliot Le Petit will make up two of the boys squad with the next two positions to be played off during the week. The girls’ squad includes Laura Roberts, Georgia Low, Frances Clark and Amy Hurst.

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Tasman District Council Navigation Safety Bylaw: Reservation of Kerr Bay Lake Rotoiti, 15 and 16 February 2013. The Maitahi Outrigger Canoe Club will be holding a regatta at Lake Rotoiti between 4.30 pm and 8.00 pm on Friday 15 February 2013 and between 8.00 am and 3.00 pm on Saturday 16 February 2013. Pursuant to powers provided to the Harbourmaster by the Tasman District Council Navigation Safety Bylaw, a speed-limit uplifting has been granted and most of Kerr Bay, including the water ski access lane, swimming area and those areas of water adjacent to the launching ramps and beach has been reserved for the event. For the dates and times detailed above, the organisers of the Nelson Lakes Tuna e Hoe Ana shall have exclusive use of the area defined above. Vessels wishing to transit through or enter the reserved area during the event may do so only after consulting with an event marshal in person or on VHF channel 17, and then may only do so when, and under such conditions that the event organisers may specify. Other lake users are encouraged to use the ramp and beaches of West Bay for access during the event. Persons wishing to waterski should perform deep water starts outside of the reserved area while the reservation is in force. Powered vessel operators are also reminded to give way to waka ama and avoid causing unnecessary risk with vessel wakes outside of this area. Other conditions have been imposed and may be viewed at www.tasman.govt.nz /recreation/boating-fishing/special-events-and-activities.

The Council has received applications for resource consent, which have been publicly notified in The Nelson Mail. The applications and supporting information may be examined in any Council office. The full public notice may be found online at Council’s website www.tasman.govt.nz Any person may make a submission on the applications in accordance with Section 96 of the Resource 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. Applicant: Ben Nevis Holdings Limited Location: Wakefield, between Totara View Road, Edward Street, and Church Valley Road Consent Type, Application Number and Proposal: Subdivision Consent (Application RM100948) To subdivide Lot 2 DP 428109 and Part Section 2 Block 2, Waimea South to: • create 97 new lots for rural residential development containing areas between 5000 square metres and 2.9 hectares; • carry out this subdivision in 19 stages over 15 years. Land Use Consent (Application RM120718) To allow the height of future dwellings on 28 of the proposed allotments in subdivision application RM100948 to exceed the crest of the Identified Ridgeline by up to 4.0 metres (Lots 20, 21, 26, 28, 30, 31, 33, 34, 35, 38, 39, 40, 41 and 44 – 58). The proposed development is within the Eighty Eight Valley Rural Residential Zone which includes an Identified Ridgeline as defined by the Tasman Resource Management Plan.

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Sundial Jam Friday 22 February 2013, 4.00 pm – 9.00 pm, Sundial Square, Richmond. Pack a picnic and get along to Sundial Square for a dose of Tasman’s finest entertainers performing live especially for you! Cost: Free entry. Info: Ph. 03 543 8525 or Email paul.mcconachie@tasman.govt.nz

Tuna e Hoe Ana 15 – 16 February 2013, Lake Rotoiti, Nelson Lakes. Come and experience waka ama in an alpine environment – paddling on a pristine lake surrounded by mountains and bush. The Tuna e Hoe Ana is a unique event, designed to challenge and inspire paddlers and encourage participation. All races offer a relay option, which means you can change crew members during the race if you wish. Numbers limited to 160 so be in quick. Info: Ph. 021 548 072, Email grimmett@xtra.co.nz or online www.maitahi-outrigging.org.nz/events/tuna-e-hoe-ana

Nelson Lakes Festival 16 – 17 February 2013. Celebrating 170 years of European association with the area, the weekend will feature historical displays, archives and history trails. On Saturday 16 February there will be a Waka Ama regatta and on Sunday 17 February there will be a market beside the Lake at Kerr Bay, featuring local artists and artisans. The weekend will also be a fundraiser for local emergency services. Come on up for a family friendly weekend – FREE ENTRY! www.festivalnelsonlakes.co.nz

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Trades & Services

BRAKE & CLUTCH

AGRICULTURAL

24HR Call Out

WOF’s WHILE U WAIT

BRANDS - SERVICE - FINANCE

Parts and Service for ALL makes and ALL models

PH: 544 5723

MAIN ROAD APPLEBY CLEANING

CLEANING

‘S

Services

o Dynamic Du All domestic work

April and Tony Cooke

022 689 7076 03 546 4672

Cleaning

• Spring/One Off • Pre/end of tenancy • Carpet laying/repairs • Curtain & Blind alterations • Light gardening/lawn mowing • Oven/Window cleaning

For pricing plans go to www.dynamicduo.co.nz

ALL WORK GUARANTEED

544 1660

A/H: 027 285 7421

COMPOST

COMPUTING

Your one stop DCR garden shop Computing New & X-Lease Sales > Greenery Disposal > Organically Produced Compost > Blue Shale > Feature Rocks > Enviromentally Friendly Blue Gum Sleepers

FREE QUOTES Call Brenda

027 842 1780

REPAIRS BRAKE & CLUTCH SPECIALISTS

Computer Setup & Data Transfer Data & Camera Card File Retrieval Computer Tune-Ups Virus & Spyware Removal Email, Internet, Broadband & Wireless setup

Richmond Brake & Clutch 13 McGlashen Ave, Richmond LOCALLY OWNED

CONSULTANTS

Has ACC denied your surgery or entitlements?

03 538 0314 0800 752 422

david@rjconsulting.co.nz www.rjconsulting.co.nz

David Gerrard

or 541 0539

18 Cargill Place, Richmond Ph 544 8857 Open 7 Days

Ph 021-132 8832 info@dcr.kiwi.nz

ELECTRICIAN

FLOOR SANDING

GARDENING

AL FRESCO

Beautiful Gardens

RENOVATING? BUILDING? Talk to us for all your electrical requirements for your new or existing home

Ph 544 2105

Be ELITE seen! FLOORING SERVICES Member NZ National Flooring Assn.

• 99% Dust Free • All Wooden Flooring

Advertise here from only $

15 +gst per week

• Residential & Commercial • Prestige Timber Floor Laying • Your choice of Coatings Over 20 years experience

0800 455 141

544 9037

Maurice 0274 455 141 or Dave 0274 296 669 A/H 544 5986 eliteflooringservices@xtra.co.nz

PAINTER

PANEL BEATER

QUENTIN EARLE

Adam Brumwell

76 Oxford St, Richmond email: anne@nzec.co.nz

Painter Decorator

Qualified Tradesman

26 Years Experience

“I’ll turn up on time”

Painting - Exterior/Interior - Airless Spraying - Waterblasting - New & Old Work - Fully Qualified Tradesman - Obligation Free Quote

Locally owned and operated

027 232 1550 AH/Fax: 544 3177

quentinearle@xtra.co.nz

Call Adam

027 671 8417 or 544 9415

Garden & Property Maintenance

Landscaping Lawn Care & Mowing Chipping of Greenwaste Stump Grinding Pre-Sale Garden Tidy-up Gardening Hedge Trimming Section Clearing Greenwaste Removal

Call Andrew or Wendy Neame

544 0444

021 255 6163

Al.fresco@xtra.co.nz www.al-fresco.co.nz

PEST CONTROL

SERVICES

• • • • • •

All Insurance Claims Panelbeating Chassis Straightening Repaints 2-pack Touch Ups Call Tony Johnston

90 VANGUARD ST NELSON PH: 548 3954 027 548 3954

Lawn Mowing & Edges All trimming Full garden tidy-ups Experienced, honest & reliable

eco-friendly

Ph: Kevin Wells

027 293 5280 or 541 0496

PLUMBER

Need a friendly Plumber at a friendly Price?

Pest Control

Spiders, Ants, Flies, Fleas, Rodents etc T QUALIFIED TECHNICIANS T GUARANTEED RESULTS T SAFE PRODUCTS

Ph: 544 4872 Locally Owned & Operated

Ring Calvin on

027 915 0612 A/H 541 9204

TRAINING

WINDOW CLEANING

WASTEWATER

HARRIS TRAINING SERVICES LTD Shane Harris

Work Place First Aid Courses

Marks Off Window Cleaning

Tiko Wastewater

Registered FITEC & GROWSAFE Trainer & Assessor Accredited EPA [former ERMA] Test Certifier

Give your staff the skills to make a safer, more productive workplace. For course dates see www.harristraining.co.nz

Ph: 544 4062

Mob: 0274 574 775 Email: info@harristraining.co.nz

Jan: 28, 31 Feb: 11, 21, 22, 23 Mar: 8, 18, 22, 23, 28 and Evening Classes Every Wednesday Night

Ph 544 9180 Corporate Rates Available

Professional Window Cleaning 027 650 5605

Designs, Building Consents and Maintenance for Wastewater Systems • New & existing homes • Pre-purchase inspections • Failing & undersized systems

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For a great attitude try our marketing team

F 544 9037 Proud to be

Locally owned and operated

544 5829 021 840 240

www.tikowastewater.co.nz

locally owned and operated

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