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Tasman still the spot to holiday Tourists are still flocking to Nelson and Tasman despite a tough economic year and another Christchurch earthquake putting an end to some holiday plans, says Nelson Tasman Tourism chief Lynda Keene. Operators say the number of people holidaying in the region is about par or just slightly below last summer’s numbers and while that may not sound like good news, Lynda says Nelson is still a hot destination. “Traditionally a lot of Cantabrians come up on the 26th [of December] but a lot have obviously had to stay at home after the earthquake, so to still be holding as well as we are is good news.” Camping grounds spoken to by Waimea Weekly say they are on par with last year. Valda Holland from Tahuna Beach Holiday Park says at its height the park had 2300 people in it and numbers are similar to last summer. While the Christmas to early New Year period has been busy Lynda says the sector is expecting a traditional soft patch until visitors flock to the region again in February. “There’s no doubt we are still a favourite holiday destination for both domestic and international travellers and there is a very positive outlook for the next few months and beyond.” While people are still visiting the region it seems the effect of the recession is still biting with free activities very popular, including hiking, swimming and gardening. “Free products are getting a lot of interest which shows that people are very mindful of spending money but still want a great time in the region,” says Lynda.
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SKILLFUL SKIER: Mapua’s Noel Krammer shows off his waterskiing skills as he participates in the Mapua Waterski Club tournament day on Rabbit Island on Saturday. Photo: Teresa Hattan.
Water skiers hit Rabbit Is for tourney As most holiday makers started packing up their tents to head back home over the weekend, Rabbit Island was full of beach goers, surfers and even the odd water skier. Members of the Mapua Waterski Club were among those who flocked to the
island to enjoy the sunshine and the water. Those participating in the club tournament day went around a course set out in an inlet, and with fingers crossed, made to the end up-right to claim maximum points. The club has three tournaments a year says Noel
Krammer. “We’re quite a social group and we always have lots of fun.” Waterski tournaments have been held by the group for four years and Noel says they keep getting better. For more information on the club call 021-758-169.
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The Richmond Mall Rodeo is hitting town this Saturday, so this week we ask people, ‘What do you think of people who ride bulls. Are they mad or brave?
NEWS IN BRIEF ABOVE AVERAGE: The word is out on the rest of the summer and the verdict is: business as usual but hot. Predicted temperatures in Tasman are said to be above average with normal rainfall. NIWA has released its seasonal climate outlook for January, February and March and says a strong La Nina in the tropical Pacific Ocean will persist into autumn. The pattern means above average temperatures for most of the country, including Tasman. Rainfall is likely to be normal or below normal. Sea surface temperatures are normal at present, though they are expected to become warmer than normal over the coming three months.
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“For adrenalin junkies it’d be a good buzz. You’ve got to be tough and live on the edge. I think you’ve got a better chance of being hit by a bus than being killed by a bull.”
“It’s not about being mad or brave. It’s about introducing novelty. There’s not enough adventure in the world anymore.”
“Both. Because I wouldn’t do it! I’d be too scared I’d fall off.”
“Both. But it’s crazy because it’s a dumb thing to do. I ride horses so I understand why people would want to ride bulls but I wouldn’t do it.”
New reporter joins Waimea Weekly Journalist Teresa Hattan is the latest addition to the Waimea Weekly crew, starting with the locally owned and operated community newspaper just last week. Teresa hails from the Waikato and has been workingat a newspaper as a sports reporter in Auckland for the past year. She has replaced Craig Goodman as the general reporter at Waimea Weekly. Teresa says she has a passion for community news, a major reason she made the move south, and would love
to hear your story or report on your event. As well as doing general news, Teresa will also continue reporting on sport as well. Despite only being in the region since the start of the year, Teresa says she is loving life in Tasman district, finding a home in Richmond and already making herself familiar with the region’s beaches. If you have any news ideas or stories please give Teresa a call on 544 9037 or email her at editorial@waime- READY TO GO: Teresa Hattan is the new general reporter at Waimea Weekly, if aweekly.co.nz. you have any news tips give her a call.
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ARE THEY BITING? The Quinney family, from left, Nathan, 4, Aleisha, 7, and Anne of Brightwater were trying their luck on the bridge over to Rabbit Island. “We tried at Mapua, they were biting but they were too small to catch,” says Anne. Photo: Teresa Hattan.
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Richmond man set to conquer world quest on bike Half way through Mark (Hap) Cameron’s raising money to pay for a shipping conquest to work and live on every continent tainer full of used bicycles to be shipped on the globe, he had dreadlocks down his to a village in Zambia. Hap and his girlback and a spattering of facial hair. Head- friend Mandy Todd will meet it there, cying into his last challenge this year, the 29 cling from Cape Town to the village, some year-old Richmond man expects to be al- 5000km. Once there Hap will give out most bald. the bikes to local orphans and aid workHap’s eight-year quest is now somewhat ers and turn the shipping container into famous. After fina bike shop where ishing university five locals will be at Otago in 2003 trained on how to he decided to live fix the bikes so the and work on every project continues continent before to work years after his 30th birththe bikes have been day – 11/11/2011. delivered. With ten months Which brings us to go Hap has back to Hap’s baldcompleted most ness. To help raise of his challenge, $12,000 to pay for working in Asia, the shipping of the Europe, North container some America, South of Hap’s friends America, Australaare organising a sia and Antarctica. fundraiser in MelThis June he aims bourne, where he to tick off Africa in is based. It will style. feature all sorts of The theme for the entertainment, inAfrican journey is cluding Hap getsustainability, so he ting the big shave is planning to get if a movie trailer to his new job on a made for the trip bike. “I’ve travelled reaches 5000 hits all over and started on his website. to think about the Mark (Hap) Cameron, top, with the ship- “I’m a bit unsure amount of energy ping container of bikes he is hoping to about it, but it’s I have used fly- meet in Africa as part of his quest to work for a good cause ing and especially and live on every continent on the globe. so that will get me when I worked on through,” he says the cruise ship in Antarctica, so this time about going bald. around I wanted to do it with as much hu- Hap and Mandy will have their African man power as possible.” journey documented by award-winning Hap has hooked up with Bikes for Hu- film-maker Richard Sidey. Hap, who was manity, a Melbourne-based charity, and is back in Nelson for Christmas and New Years, estimates the journey will take several months, and after seven years of working towards his goal is unsure of how he will feel when it’s all over. “It will be strange, it’s been
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done all sorts and been in all sorts of crazy situations and I’ve really enjoyed everywhere I’ve been, but Africa will be special I think, it’s the one I’ve always looked forward to and I really can’t wait to get there.” So far Hap has taught English in South Korea; tutored in Spain; erected marquee’s in the United States (where he saw Michael Campbell win the US Open from a tree); been a fudge packer, nightclub toilet cleaner and worked on oil rigs in Canada; worked in an orphanage in Guatemala; worked in the mining industry in Western Australia; as a dive master in Paraguay and was an assistant waiter on a six-star Antarctica cruise ship. Hap is still raising money for the shipping container of bikes to get to Africa, if you wish to donate money or follow Hap’s journey so far, check out his website, hapworkingtheworld.com.
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Massive crowd flocks to Jazzfest The Washbourn Gardens were heaving with people on Sunday keen to enjoy an afternoon in the sun. The large crowd were entertained by The Nelson Jazz Club Big Band, Mister Nobody, Hot Club Sandwich and the Oval Office. The week-long Jazz and Blues festival saw 60 concerts being held in parks, restaurants, bars, the museum, winery’s, paid venues and other public spaces around the region. Festival organiser Rowena Richards says she was thrilled with the response to the festival. “It’s been a fabulous week, we’ve had so many people come through, at Fairfield
Park we had close to 6,000 people and Washbourn Gardens was packed on Sunday night.” Andrew London of Hot Club Sandwich says his band has been playing at the festival for 10 years and this year was “the biggest yet”. “We love coming down here, it would be the best-run festival in the country and crowds like last night [Sunday] make it even better, it was fantastic.” Rowena says the festival is not only a favourite of locals but gives the thousands of visitors to the region something to do as well.“It’s a massive event now and it should RELAXING TO BLUES: Barry Broeders and Roelie Luten of Richmond enjoy the be, we’ve had some world-class acts here.” soulful sounds of blues music at the Washbourn Gardens on Sunday afternoon.
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• A L L T H E F U N • A L L T H E PA R T I E S • A L L T H E G O O D T I M E S Dan Copper, Alex Lean, Dmitry Loukine and Ben Eder enjoying a day at the races.
Neville Phillips, left, of Stoke and Ian Parkes of Wakefield dressed up for the big day at the track. It was a cracker of a weekend for one of the biggest days on Richmond’s calendar – the Summer Races. The Out & About camera went along on Friday to see who was at the event and to soak up the atmosphere amongst the corporate tents. Along with these photos we have more photos from the races on page 10 and 18. Remember if you are having a party or event and would like us to come along and grab some photos, just give us a call on 544 9037. Or, if you have photos you would like published email them through to us at editorial@waimeaweekly. co.nz. See you again next week.
Jill and Phill Harris at a birthday party in Nelson last week. Stephen John Pattison (left) and Marianne Hart Biggs.
Kyle Paki Paki, left,and Glen Biggs at the races. Lorelei Paterson (left) from Richmond and Gill Quarmby from Brightwater.
Ken Mahon, Paul Mitchell, Sue Haworth and Jan Mahon.
Marsha Rogers, Tonia Brydon, Adam Brumwell and Libby Lowe dolled up for the races.
Debbie Watson, left, and Liza Vass in the Taylor’s Contracting tent at the Richmond Races.
Toby Conning, left, and Tom Raine enjoying a beer in the shade on Friday at the races.
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Massive crowd gathers in Richmond to farewell ‘a humble man’ The crowd of 600 people, overflowing out the doors of Waimea Old Boys clubrooms last Friday, was testament for the man they were there to farewell. Richmond stalwart Jack Te Maaha Hikuroa, 59, died Monday, January 3, at Nelson Hospice of liver cancer, say his family. Travelers as far away as Australia came to pay tribute at his funeral to a man, as described by his son Tim, who “showed love not by his elaborate words, but by his actions.”
Jack was born in Hawera in Taranaki in 1951. At 16, Jack attended Aranga, a trade training school in Christchurch, where he trained to be a panel beater. He moved to Nelson to work for Russell Egan Panel Beaters as an apprentice after completing the course. Russell said at the service that Jack was a shy but dedicated worker, who was humble and “just got on with the job.” Jack played rugby for the Nelson
Summer movies to stop off at Richmond
Solarcity Summer Movies have been running in the area since January 5 and will be making a pit stop at the Washbourn Gardens in Richmond this Friday evening. The film High Noon kicks things off for the Waimea regions screenings. The film was created in 1953 and has been described as “not your usual western”. Make sure to pack a picnic and head along to the gardens from 6pm, with the movie starting at dusk. BYO is fine and make sure to bring along a rug or your couch to watch the film in comfort. The movie will not screen if it is raining. If the weather is doubtful, text ‘Is it on?’ to 021-776623 after 7.30pm. Cost is $2 an adult and $1 a child. Other local screenings: Lili, January 16, Isel Park, Stoke; 42nd Street, January 21, Isel Park, Stoke; Lassie Come Home, January 23, Washbourn Gardens, Richmond.
Crowd gathers for a SolarCity Summer Movie in Nelson last week. Photo: Teresa Hattan.
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Rugby Club and its patron John Goodman was there to pay tribute to a “team man” and strong footballer. After 12 years at Russell Egen Jack started his own business in Richmond after meeting his wife Lyndsay. The couple settled in Richmond where they had four children and became heavily involved in the community. The Jacks Netball Club bears his name as he was the inaurgal sponsor and supporter of a social team. The
club has since developed into one of the regions largest and still proudly holds Jack’s name. Jack was a keen volleyballer, coached junior rugby at Waimea Old Boys and as his children grew older was known as the town taxi, driving teenagers all over the region. He was known as a relaxed businessman who was out to help people and never stressed the small things. Hundreds of messages of condolence were received by the family who say he will be sorely missed.
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Waimea boy earns Army scholarship Teresa Hattan Ex Waimea College student Jono Lord, 17, hopes see how you can cope once you’re tired and a bit he studied hard enough ahead of his NCEA exams stressed out.” last year. They tested each person on a range of things, which The Mapua resident is waiting anxiously to hear if Jono says was very challenging and intense. he has earned enough credits to see him pass the In total, 15 scholarships were awarded, but Jono high school qualification so he can take up a schol- has to wait a few more weeks for his NCEA results arship with the New Zealand army. to see if he can accept it. The scholarship falls under the Kippenberger He is hoping to be an officer and says deployment scheme, which if used will pay for Jono’s tertiary in the future would be great. “That’s what everyone study and also give him a salary. hopes for I guess.” However, the teenager will be bound Opportunities to go to Australia could to the army on a plus-one ratio, so he also be available to the teenager. expects to be in the force for around 15 Jono was also part of the Nelson Cadet years. Unit which defended its national title It’s pretty much “I’ve wanted to be in the army for quite just a job interview, in December, over a three day chala few years and I finally turned 17 in except a lot more lenge. August so I was able to apply.” Entering the infantry as his trade is intense. Jono says he managed to get on the possible after completing a mechanical December selection board which inengineering degree at Massey Univer– Jono Lord. volved five days of testing. sity. “It’s pretty much just a job interview, except a lot Jono says he would’ve prefered to study in Cantermore intense. You’ve got two people that are re- bury , but Massey provide a “pretty good” degree viewing you and a psychologist as well.” too. The experience was all new to Jono, who says he Jono says he is extremely pleased with what he has and the other recruits weren’t able to prepare any- achieved so far and he believes 2011 will certainly thing in advance. be a busy year. “They don’t want you to prepare for it, that’s the “I will be spending it as a solider, that was part idea of it. They want you to be on a level playing of my offer of service. They just wanted me to go field.” away, because I’m so young, for a year and just be a Jono says the recruiters loved to take the future sol- soldier, mature a little and become 18. diers on a fairly physical training session and then “Next year I’ll do my initial officer training and fintake them straight back into the mental testing, “to gers crossed, if I get the credits, I’ll go to university.”
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Races not just for punters The region’s snappiest dressers were out in force at the Nelson Harness Races on Sunday. The annual event, held at Richmond Park, saw 46 women and 11 men enter the Richmond Mall Fashion in the Field competition. Best dressed male went to Richmond’s David Hope, who received a $200 Richmond Mall voucher and a year’s supply of Oxygen Skincare. Runner up in the male category was Nelson’s Phil Groenewald. Taking out the women’s section was Nelson’s Emma Silk. Nelson also claimed second spot with Angela Miller being presented with the title of runner up. Emma’s stylish ensemble won her a $1000 Richmond Mall gift voucher
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Richmond A&P Showgrounds LOTS TO DO FOR THE WHOLE FAMILY! wants to enter then please make sure you register in plenty of time. Just look for the officials shed, it’s well signed. The Richmond Rodeo Club has been running the event for 49 years and this year’s event is set to attract riders from all around New Zealand. Riders will be hoping to earn points by winning, which will go towards the end-of-season coveted Champion Buckles.
Can local farmer and councillor Tim King or Richmond Mall manager David Hill hold on to a bull the longest? A celebrity bull ride between the two will determine who has more staying power. Locals can also enter in the bull riding competition, either at the Richmond Mall by mechanical bull or on the day at the rodeo. Five lucky winners will receive $100 Richmond Mall vouchers. Entry is $1 with funds raised REGISTERED CHEMICAL APPLICATOR going to the Richmond Mall Foundation. FOR ALL YOUR BOOM SPRAYING AND LIQUID FERTILISER REQUIREMENTS Trick rider Sonia Duncan will be performing on her horse Ace of Spades as entertainment. Sonia performs manoeuvres and stunts from a trick saddle and is sure to defy gravity on at least one occasion. Entertainment for the rodeo will provide hours of fun for the young people, with clowns and carnival attractions including a merry-go-round, pony rides and a large iron man obstacle course all set to go. Proud to support If you start to feel peckish, there will be the Richmond Rodeo plenty of food and drink stalls available. The major feature on the day will be the Open PH: 027 437 9312 Bull Ride. The running of the bulls will take or 541 9026 place in the rodeo arena after the grand entry. AGRICULTURAL SPRAYING www.spraycontractor.com The amazing ‘8 Second Bulls’ are travelling CONTRACTORS up from Rangiora to test the cowboy’s stamina and ability. These bulls have been bred especially for Rodeo riding and are, especially up close quite fearsome. Their names also give not only the riders but the FOR TOTAL SERVICE AND AMAZING PRODUCT RANGE CHECK US OUT
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Just a thought Stuttering rhymes Beneath the glittering stars and planets, a long flowing train of white gold stretches across the universe, and I gift my words in stuttering rhythms and rhymes to the galaxies of longing and desire.
great secret, a magnificent mystery that I knew but don’t know. My knowledge of the stars and galaxies is somewhat limited. I do know a few names and recognise them. There’s the Milky Way, simply breath taking in its intensity; and the Southern Cross with its two bright pointers defining us all like no And on through the cold night other point in the heavens; the and down the road Seven Sisters are chatting tobehind the headlights of my gether over there and Orion’s restless, reckless heart, Pot is offering water to weary these words make promises travellers. Most of the rest is they cannot keep lost on me. for they have no resting place, But standing beneath the cano fireside or thedral sweep of these anchor glass of wine or full moon to points and their unnumbered be read by. attendants, it is a struggle to stay upright as the enormous Nestled in against the hills silence of their light buckles where once they mined the my knees in worship; the glitiron ore in Onekaka, sits our tering shades of gold and silver bach. Or crib if you speak with stars, some shimmering like a a southern accent. In reality it sea of sequins, others beamis a tin garage with a recycled ing like light houses guiding bench unit installed, a gas Mark Raffills attends Richseafaring sailors safely across camp cooker and a gas fridge. mond New Life Church. the universe, give some truth Gas because there is no electricity. Power lines run past the gate but we’ve to the word ‘awesome’. I wander around the section on such nights and not got round to hooking up yet. A kiwi bog serves for toileting while a bath- walk beneath this field of stars that sits above room vanity and a shower cubicle provides for our tin bach. The glass sparkles in my hand and the daily scrub up. We have water rolling down my lips are moist with the sweet taste of red from the stream up in the valley. It’s a local wine. It’s an honouring thing; a silent toast to scheme that keeps us all watered. We boil up a these stars I can see and to the trillions of others kettle, pour into a solar bag, hang in the cubicle that dwell way outside the realms of my imagiand shower away; it does the job nicely – until nation. But I can feel them. Like the deep calling to the the nozzle falls out and you lose all the water! Any way, it’s not so much the virtues of the deep; like the voice of God. And I wonder why bach and its candles I want to talk about, as we spend so much of our thinking and philosoquaint and touchable and a relaxing hideaway phising trying to prove or disprove the call and as it is. Rather it’s the sky above the bach. But the voice, instead of just listening in wide-eyed not just the sky; more, the sky on a moonless wonder. night, about 1.30am. That’s when you see the It’s after 2.45am. The stars all shine on. Secrets remain secrets and mysteries remain mysteries. stars! Until the bach I’d never seen them before. Not It’s just the way things are. We can know them; like this. The sky is so deep and so filled with but we can never know them fully - and that’s their presence that I’d swear I was privy to a ok.
WEEKEND GETAWAY: Richmond’s Rod Penn didn’t have any luck betting on the horses over the weekend, but he did have a bit of luck with the House of Travel Weekend Getaway draw. The local was drawn as the winner of the weekend getaway for two to Sydney at the Nelson Harness Races at Richmond Park over the weekend. The Nelson, Richmond and Motueka House of Travel branches put up the prize, which included return flights from Christchurch to Sydney and two nights accommodation. Rod is pictured with House of Travel Richmond branch owner Tena Stanbridge.
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Business update
No More Pests
Local Brightwater couple Shane and Terri Gousmett have recently taken over pest control business Spiderban Nelson Limited. The pair say they can remove any type of pest from your home, but especially flies, spiders and ants. They say the best time to have your house sprayed is between September and May making now the ideal time to give them a call and find out how they can control your pests. The business covers the Tasman and Nelson area, and the couple are hoping to build their client base in 2011. “We’re looking forward to being in the community and providing a friendly service to locals and proving that what we do really works,” says Terri. Spiderban Nelson Limited provides competitive pricing and a free quote.
“A lot of services don’t do it, but we also remove cobwebs from the outside of the house and go the extra mile,” says Shane. “We specialise in ant control, and have been specifically trained in this area, along with white-tail control.” A warranty is provided with spider control work - six months for interior work and one year for exterior. The local couple are both approved chemical handlers and offer a reduced rate for group bookings. Customers don’t need to remember to call and make an annual booking; Shane and Terri say they will let you know when it’s time to spray again. Spiderban Nelson Limited is an approved CRT supplier and offer a 10 per cent discount if you use your card. Visit www.spiderban.co.nz, call 03-542-2044 or 0800-111-778 for more information.
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Right: Unnamed girl. Unnamed Girl, Nelson Provincial Museum, Fletcher Collection: 2521. Below: Young child sitting in Oldsmobile car c. 1905. Oldsmobile car and child, Nelson Provincial Museum, Miscellaneous Collection: half 17. Can you tell us more about these photos? Email details to history@museumnp.org.nz or phone 548 9588. Two photos each week will appear in Waimea Weekly courtesy of The Glass Plate Negitive Project, run by the Nelson Provincial Museum.
You can see from this photo that progress is being made and very soon you will see a very smart two storey office building. We plan on being back in our new building at the beginning of March. You will still access our office from 253 Queen Street (next to Westpac). Our new office will be a great asset to us as our company is growing fast and we have outgrown our existing space. We are looking for additional sales staff to help us continue our great service and sales record. Our aim is to provide an excellent real estate service to the region and at a rate of commission that is fair to all parties. If you are thinking of selling your home then be sure to make a call to us before you sign any documentation. We believe that you will be pleasantly surprised when you see our commission and marketing packages. Let’s hope that 2011 will be a great year for everyone.
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WONDERFUL WEDDING: Richmond newlyweds Alan and Hayley Courtney, along with daughters Kayla (left), 3, and Sian, 2, celebrated their union at a unique venue, the Nelson Harness Races at Richmond Park, on Friday afternoon with friends and family in attendance. Photo: Teresa Hattan.
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Football fever hits region Sports In Brief
Anticipation around Nelson’s biggest football game in more than a decade is expected to reach fever pitch even before Canterbury and Wellington take to the Trafalgar Park pitch this Sunday. And it is not just the game that is grabbing all the attention. Aspiring footballers will get a chance to be coached and play with Canterbury United’s key figures just one day before their ASB Premiership clash with Team Wellington. Nelson Bays Football has organised a fun day
this Saturday for children aged 7-13 yearsold, where they will be trained by national league players including current All White Aaron Clapham and Nelson Suburbs’ devastating striker Gagame Feni. ASB Bank is providing prizes including drink bottles, bags and footballs during the fun day. Nelson Bays Football Regional Development Officer George Campbell says the training day is designed for the kids to have some fun and play some games, while getting a chance to meet some of the top players in the coun-
try. “They have an opportunity to be coached by national league players, watch national league players, and just soak up the atmosphere of what it’s like at this level,” George says. Young football fans will then be able to come along the next day and watch the big game for free as the gates are being opened for children, leaving organisers hoping for a family atmosphere. Two mixed Nelson under-14 sides will play a curtain raiser match at 11:45am. There will be face painting, Flossy the balloon lady will be making red and black inflatable hats, and families are welcome to bring a picnic along to the match. George says some of the players involved in the curtain raiser will flourish playing in front of a predicted healthy crowd. “It puts a little bit of pressure on them naturally. All of them have played rep football. But now they have to set a standard for people to be like ‘oh these kids can play’.” The main event between Canterbury United and Team Wellington kicks off at 2pm and is the first National League game to be played in Nelson since Nelson United was dropped from the league more than a decade ago. The fun day begins at 4pm on Saturday at Trafalgar Park. Children wishing to take part should register at www.nelsonbaysfootball.co.nz. Kick off for the match is on Sunday from 2pm.
Harry Tod-Smith, left, and David Ball, both 14, along with Matt Tod-Smith, 12, show off their skills to regional development officer George Campbell and ASB Branch Manager Michael Nor- ton. The three boys will be involved in the curtain raiser match before the Canterbury United v Team Wellington match at Trafalgar Park this Sunday. Photo: Phillip Rollo.
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ATHLETICS The Boar’s Jaw is up for grabs again as the NBS Nelson Striders Half Marathon or 10km returns. On Sunday January 16 along the charming Maitai Valley Rd, this competition offers athletes the ideal warm up a month out from your date down the Coast at the Buller Marathon. Watches are not allowed in this unique event with the Trevor Ruffell Tusk Trophy awarded to whoever runs or walks closest to their esti- mated time over the 21.1km. Full details on www.nelsonevents. co.nz.
CRICKET Want to learn the basics and fundamentals of the game in a fun environment from qualified Nelson Cricket coaches and representative players? Children aged 6-13 years-old, who want to touch up on their skills, can join the Nelson Cricket holiday programme on January 17, 18 and 19. The programme is held at Greenmeadows in Stoke from 9am- 12noon. Cost is $20 per day or $50 for three days. Participants need to bring cricket gear, if they have some, as well as morning tea and a drink. For more information please contact Brendan on 027 676 3666. All ability levels are welcome.
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Scored against Chelsea, here to play for Richmond Phillip Rollo He’s scored against Chelsea at Stamford Bridge, but now it will be the back of the Jubilee Park nets where new Richmond Athletic AFC signing Ben Wright is hoping to put the ball this season. The blockbuster signing is likely to send chills down the spines of Nelson’s top players and is a major indication that Richmond want to return to the Mainland Premier League for 2012. Ben is a hulking centre forward at 1.93m, and has an impressive footballing CV that has seen him play professionally in England and Norway. The 30 year-old is just one year out of a stint at League Two club Macclesfield Town, before deciding to join good friend Joe Green at Richmond.
His career is highlighted by an injury time dent Stu Reid. “There are 31 year-olds in goal for Viking FK against Chelsea in the this country playing in the A-League, and UEFA Cup first leg at Stamif Ben’s as good as we think he ford Bridge. is, he could probably play in that league pretty easily.” Ben then spent five seasons at Another UK targetman, Sam Norwegian club IK Start, finishing leading goal scorer in Mason-Smith, has signed on 2003 to help the Kristiansand with Richmond. The 18 yearbased side gain promotion to old reached the final of the Nike Soccer Search which was the Norwegian Tippeligaen, screened on television in Engbefore going on to join Lincoln City, where he was again land and played conference top scorer, and Macclesfield league football with Histon. Town in the lower leagues Ben Wright will be “We’ll put them both up front of English football. “He is a and see what they can do.” joining Richmond fairly prolific goal scorer and Athletic this season. While Ben is unlikely to purwe are very excited to have sue playing at a high level, Sam somebody like that here,” says club presi- certainly is and will look at what options
are available when the season concludes. Other signings include Chilean duo Jose Sabugal and Jorge Donoso who have been involved with the Woolston Tech side that won last season’s Mainland Premier League, David Goncalves Maciel, a Brazilian midfielder from Marlborough United and Daniel Cooper, a former Nelson Suburbs goalkeeper who will be an important cog in the red and black machine for 2011. The impressive additions arrive in Nelson tomorrow and will join all returning players from last season. “It really puts us in a strong position with this squad, says Stu.” Steve Bignall will again coach Richmond for the coming season. Preseason training commences at 6:30pm Tuesday January 18 at the Avery.
Local trainers win at Richmond Races was Flip n Orse M Teresa Hattan Winning the Nelson Pine Industries race at the Nelson Harness Races on Sunday has put a feather in Jan Williams’ cap. The Richmond Park based trainer and driver, along with six year old mare Flip n Orse M, won the 2400 metre race ahead of favourite Kamwood Laughter by a good half a length. Being the first outing of the season, Jan says the win felt really good. “Months and months of preparation has paid off.” Flip n Orse M last won a race a season and a half ago, “so it’s taken a while,” according to Jan. But she believes her horse has always had the ability to win, despite having feet problems. “We’ve picked up a few placings recently,” she says. Having lady luck on your side helps also, Jan be-
lieves. “I just followed the favourite around the bend then went for it.” Recent form has included a third at Addington, but Jan says Flip n Orse M has “always been there near abouts.” Next on the cards for Jan and Flip n Orse M is a trip to
Blenheim this Friday. “As long as the horses pull through that we’ll look at travelling elsewhere.” Race two on Friday also featured a local winner, with Jass driven by Murray Pash and trained by Wakefield’s Robert Stuart taking first place.
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LOCAL WINNER: Richmond Park trainer and driver Jan Williams won the Nelson Pine Industries race at the Nelson Harness Races on Sunday. Flip n Orse M (number 11) won the 2400 metre race with half a length to spare in front of favourite Kamwood Laughter. Photo: Teresa Hattan.
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With over 7,000 passing through the gates of Richmond Park for the annual Nelson Harness Races over the weekend, committee members are hailing the event a huge success. Immediate past president of the Nelson Harness Racing Club Bill Monk believes there has never been a better day than Sunday for the club, with around 4,300 people attending the races. Add that to the 3,000 that turned up on Friday and it’s no wonder everyone was so thrilled. “The second day, we’ve never had such a crowd. Everyone was having a great
time. I really get excited about the finishes; if you’re standing in the bird cage you can hear the roar of the crowd.” The kid’s free entertainment proved a massive hit, as parents could send the children away to be supervised and be able to relax and enjoy the horse racing. “It gave mum and dad a bit of freedom,” says Bill. With amazing weather gracing the region over the weekend, Bill says everyone was thrilled, especially after experiencing a damp Thursday. “The committee are all volunteers and everyone puts in a lot of hard work so it
would have been disappointing if it was all for nothing, but once again it was a great event,” says Bill. Turnover on Friday and Sunday was very good according to Bill. “Everyone dove into their pockets and I hear some got a bit lucky.” Sunday especially saw more corporate tents than ever before, with 20 marquees located in the centre of the track. “A few social clubs decided to save their Christmas function for January so they could enjoy it at the races. We’ve had a lot of good feedback from that,” says Bill.
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Touch set to kick off second half of season Keen to have some physical activity after the holiday season? Well, you’re in luck. The Richmond Mall touch competition starts again this week and after a great demonstration of skill from the region’s young people before Christmas, the rest of the season is set to be a cracker. With slight alterations to some grades to even out the competition, the senior teams are all now vying for a spot in the final. “We would like to thank our major sponsor Richmond Mall for without their generous contribution this module would not be what it is today. With this vigorous partnership we are able to offer this module to all members of our community,” said Aleisha Hart, Richmond touch coordinator. The competition takes place on Wednesday nights from 5.45pm at Jubilee Park. Everyone is invited to head along TOUCH KIDS: Members of the Waimea JAB under 9 touch team, from left, Ramiro Oakley, Damian Aitken, Thomand watch. as Hattan, Callan Little, Sam Smoleneski, Brayden Little and Reilly Oldham.
Ewers a NZ champion Wakefield’s Dale Ewers is a national up and claiming the number one spot shows what a great team he has champion. For the first time in his 10 year behind him, he says. speedway career, Dale Dale’s next big meet is the World 240s in Rohas claimed the natorua this weekend. tional title. The winner of this At the national superqualifies to represent stock championships in Rotorua on DecemNew Zealand in England. ber 29 and 30 Dale Being 1NZ gives Dale qualified for and then won the 1NZ title, automatic entry to this something he says was important competiquite unbelievable. tion, he says. Dale says he wouldn’t “I didn’t get much racbe able compete so ing done before going to nationals so it successfully without his pit crew and sponwas quite unbelievable Dale Ewers. sors. “I also want to when we won.” Two years ago the local business- thank my club mates who gave me a man was 2NZ, so making the step bit of help with the final.”
Croquet pair dominate South Island Champs Phillip Rollo Brian Wislang and Jarrod Coutts kept their impressive record at the South Island Croquet Championship intact last week with their third trophy in as many attempts. Brian and Jarrod have had a perfect run against their South Island counterparts, winning every single game in three tournaments over the past four years. The competition was the perfect practice leading up to the New Zealand Open which rolls around this weekend. But Brian and Jarrod will not be competing together at the open; instead they will take the unfamiliar role of being bitter rivals. Jarrod will instead play alongside New Zealand Youth captain Jared Keeman from Canterbury, as the two youngsters aim to break the record for most consecutive doubles
pairing in the New Zealand Open, although he is unsure what the exact figure is. The vastly experienced Brian, who has been coaching Jarrod, will reunite with his former international doubles partner John Prince. “They would definitely be the favourites. But anything can happen and JK [Jared Keeman] and myself have nothing to lose and everything to gain,” Jarrod says. Although Brian has taught Jarrod everything he knows about the sport, he says there is not much advantage if the two locals meet in the tournament. “A game of croquet is never the same.” The younger pairing is aiming to reach the quarter finals, while Jarrod’s goal in the singles will be to make the top 16.
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FROG ROCK: Wakefield artist Gary Gibbons will exhibit a selection of his paintings, including the pictured Frog Rock, at the up-coming Queens Garden Exhibition. Art Nelson’s Queens Gar- den Exhibition has been a feature of the region’s summer calendar for around 30 years. The showcase is set to hit the area this Saturday and Sunday, starting at 10am with free entry. Photo: Teresa Hattan.
NZ Grand Prix rounds up in Appleby tonight Last night and tonight Nelson Speedway will be home to the New Zealand Stockcar Grand Prix. The speedway, on Lansdowne Road in Richmond, will see the best 26 stockcar drivers in the country battle it out for the supreme title. Stockcar class representative Allan Hoult says the
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event here in Richmond is the first time a meeting of such magnitude will be held here. “We’re hoping for a big crowd and with 12 local cars entered we encourage everyone to get along.” Drivers from as far south as Dunedin and as far north as Auckland have made the trip to Richmond and will be hoping to take the trophy home with them. Qualifying last night saw 80 cars vie for a spot in the top 26, who are racing tonight. The non-qualifiers who didn’t make the final will also be racing, along with the Youth Ministock Best Pairs, to ensure a packed evening of entertainment. Gates open at 6pm with racing starting at 7pm. Prices for this special event are the same as season prices, $15 per adult or $30 for a family pass which includes two adults and three children under 15.
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Housie Sat 8 Jan 2011.Where Warnes Stadium (songer st, stoke) Time 7pm. 50 Houses. Super House. Raffle. Free Tea and Coffee. Contact Rex Marsh 54 83457. Nelson Social Dancing Club Club Waimea, 8pm Sat 8 Jan. Ballroom, Latin, Rock ’n Roll and sequence dancing. Live band. Members $6; non-members $10. Enquiries phone 547 9085 Art @203 203 Trafalgar Street, Nelson. “Juxtaposition” paintings by Lisa Antonelli, 9th - 29th January 2011. Open daily from 10am. Isel House Open Tuesday to Sunday 11am to 4pm, entry by donation. Sunday 16th January is Teddy Bears Picnic Learn the thrill of Gliding Join our 6 day training camp at St Arnaud 27 Feb-4th March. Contact Fred McKee 5448595 www.glidingnelson.co.nz Waimea Tramping Club Day trips Sun 16 Jan, Pearse River resurgence, medium, ph Bob 548 2548 or Ken 548 9897. Sat 22 Jan, Richmond Hills, easy/medium, ph Richard 544 0348 or Katie 547 7850. Newcomers welcome. Top Of The South Morris Minor Club Sun 23 Jan 11.30am for Picnic Lunch at Cable Bay picnic area. Interested contact Julie Ph035473316 or Trevor Ph035268884 Easy Soap Making Workshop Tues 18 Jan 1- 3pm at Richmond Town Hall Recreation Centre kitchen. Cost $20 includes take home samples. Hands on, using ready made vegetable soap bases and adding oils, herbs & pantry items. Book now and rediscover your creative side. Phone Chrystal on 021 1364592 Nayland Park Amateur Swimming Club Summer season recommences Monday January
24th. Learn to swim, age 5 and upwards, fitness and competitive. Twice weekly sessions. New members welcome. Ph: Gail 5470051 or Janine 5472034 or register at Mousehut Nayland Pool 3.30pm when season commences Nelson Horticultural Society Memorial Hall, Main Road Stoke. Summer Show, 22 Jan 1 - 4, 23 Jan 10 - 4. Gladioli and Dahlias including cut flowers, roses, vegetables, fuchsias, floral art. Look forward to your entries which close Thursday 20 Jan. Exhibitors tel or email M Hart 547 2999 or mhart@ clear.net.nz Pigeon Valley Steam Museum Wakefield, Summer Program. On Steam, Sun 16 January ’11 and also the Vintage Machinery Show 29 & 30 January ’11. Old tractors, engines, working machinery, sawmill, jigger rides. Adults $5, children free 0273 197 427 Nelson Anniversary Day Gala at Washbourn Gardens.Mon 31rst January 2011. We are now taking bookings.$25 per stall.No more food stalls please.This is a Richmond Playcentre fundraiser.Ph. Tania on 544 1091 or email Wendy on wenz_tim@hotmail. com Nelson Tramping Club Jan 15 Saturday. Captain Creek Hut. Medium. $13. Alison 544 6513. Jan 23. Maitai circuit via Cleveland Tce and Tantragee Saddle. Return down the Maitai walkway and over the Centre of NZ. $0. Brenda 545 1611 Anything – Marine “ Car Boot Sale” Sat 15 Jan2011, Monaco Reserve, Monaco, 10.30am start Bring all your old, unwanted or no-longer used. boats, motors, chandlery, fishing gear, water ski’s etc and put it up for sale free of charge. For more information, phone the Commodore 021 224 4088 Nelson Anniversary Day Gala
at Washbourn Gardens. Mon 31rst January 2011. We are now taking bookings.$25 per stall.No more food stalls please.This is a Richmond Playcentre fundraiser.Ph. Tania on 544 1091 or email Wendy on wenz_tim@hotmail.com Overeaters Anonymous FOOD is it a problem for you? Overeaters Anonymous works! Ph 546 4121 Way2Go Wakefield Zumba Brightwater Hall Mon 6-7pm. Aqua Aerobics Wakefield School Pool Mon 6-7pm. Pilates Wakefield Village Hall Mon 7-8pm. Badminton Brightwater Hall Tues 6-8pm Sewing Group Wakefield Village Hall Wed 9-12pm. Badminton Brightwater Hall Wed 6-8pm Water Woggle with Bee Wakefield School Pool Wednesday 1.15-2.15pm. Aqua Aerobics Wakefield School Pool Wed 6-7pm. Zumba Wakefield Village Hall Thursday 6-7pm. Men’s Circuit Wakefield Village Hall Thursday 7.30-8.30pm. Free Night Tours Selected Businesses for their NZ flavour and atmosphere. Discounts given. Safe group tours at the Old Bank Reserve. Hardy street, Nelson. (Beside the Post Office) Runs every Tuesday 7pm- Saturday Book or just show up. E-mail: melissas_tours@hotmail.co.nz Nelson Canoe Club Rolling & skills practice Tuesday night pool sessions 7 - 8:30pm at Riverside Pool. Members with no instruction $5, Members with instruction $10, Non-members with no instruction $10, Non-members with instruction provided $20. Further information or book for instruction pooltraining@ nelsonkayakers.co.nz Wakefield ‘Music N Motion’ for pre- schoolers and parents/ caregivers. Methodist Church cnr Arrow and Edward Sts, 10 am every Thurs followed by a cuppa. $2 one child, $3 two or more. All Welcome
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resource consents The Council has received an application for resource consents, which has been publicly notified in The Nelson Mail. The application and supporting information may be examined in any Council 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 application 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: Adcock and Donaldson Properties Ltd. Location: Stanley Brook (via Olivers Road). Consent Type, Application Number and Proposal: Land Use Consent (Application RM100848): To create and operate a Motorsport and Recreation Park comprising commercial events and conference centre, airstrip and helipad, a range of accommodation and buildings to be developed in general accordance with the site Master Plan. The application site is a 203 hectare property on Stanley Brook, to be accessed via Olivers Road. The site is zoned Rural 2 as defined by the Tasman Resource Management Plan. The application also includes two off site signs: one at the intersection of Olivers Road and Motueka Valley Highway and the other at the intersection of State Highway 6 and the Motueka Valley Highway (Kohatu Corner) Land Use Consent (Application RM100872): Storage of hazardous substances. Land Use Stream Bed (Application RM100873): Install culverts, bridges & dams. Land Use Consent (Application RM100874): Earthworks & land re-contouring.
SolarCity Summer Movies coming to a town near you! Here are the movies that are coming to parks in the Tasman region: 12 January 2011 – High Noon. Jester House, Tasman 13 January 2011 – Lassie Come Home. Tapawera School (Amplified Picnic) 14 January 2011 – High Noon, Washbourne Gardens, Richmond 19 January 2011 – High Noon. Village Green, Takaka 23 January 2011 – Lassie, Washbourne Gardens, Richmond (Amplified Picnic) The full movie schedule is online at www.nelsonfestivals.co.nz
Tasman Visual Arts Group – SUMMER ART EXPO Saturday 22 – Sunday 23 January 2011, 10.00 am to 4.00 pm daily, Washbourn Gardens, Richmond.
Wakefield Bowling Club Centerary Celebration Saturday 29 – Monday 31 January 2011 The Wakefield Bowling Club formally came into existence at a public meeting held in Wakefield in 1911 and in February 2011 the club will officially be 100 years old. To celebrate this momentous occasion, Nelson Anniversary Weekend has been fittingly setaside to commemorate the clubs past history. Contact 03 541 9252 for more info.
Land Use Consent (Application RM100875): Construction of bores. Water Permit (Application RM100876): Divert water. Water Permit (Application RM100877): Take water. Discharge Permit (Application RM100878): Discharge wastewater. Discharge Permit (Application RM100879): Discharge greywater. Submissions due: 4.30 pm on Monday 7 February 2011
public notices Resource Recovery Centres Correction to previously advertised Christmas Opening Hours Resource Recovery Centres Most Resource Recovery Centres are open seven days over the busy holiday period (20 December 2010 to 13 February 2011). All sites will be closed on Christmas Day and New Year’s Day. Richmond (Beach Road): 8.00 am to 5.00 pm, seven days a week Mariri (Robinson Road): 9.00 am to 4.00 pm Monday to Saturday, 1.00 pm to 4.00 pm Sunday Takaka (Scotts Road): 8.30 am to 4.00 pm Monday to Friday, 9.00 am to 4.00 pm Saturday, 1.30pm to 4.00 pm Sunday Collingwood (Bainham-Collingwood Road): 1.00 pm to 4.00 pm, Monday to Sunday Murchison (Matakitaki West Bank Road): 2.00 pm to 6.00 pm Monday, Wednesday and Saturday.
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 any of 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
Tasman Collection: books that capture and promote the events and activities in our district and document our rich and interesting history. Available from all Council offices, libraries, information centres and selected bookstores. 12 books. 150 years of history. one unique district.
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OUT NOW! council meetings Agendas and Minutes for Council Meetings can be viewed on Council’s website at www.tasman.govt.nz
www.tasman.govt.nz all you need to know Feel free to contact us:
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
Full Council Tasman Council Chambers, 189 Queen Street, Richmond, Thursday, 20 January 2011, 9.30 am. 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
Takaka 78 Commercial Street PO Box 74 Takaka 7142 New Zealand Phone 03 525 0020 Fax 03 525 9972
Communications Subcommittee Motueka Office, 7 Hickmott Place, Motueka, Tuesday, 25 January 2011, 9.30 am. No public forum Environment and Planning Committee Tasman Council Chambers, 189 Queen Street, Richmond, Thursday 27 January 2011, 9.30 am. Public forum
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