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Flood crisis to hit rates Five red stickered homes in Richmond have an uncertain future as they remain too dangerous for their owners to enter.

The five are joined by more than 100 other homeowners in Nelson and Golden Bay that have had their houses declared too risky to enter after last week’s floods across the region. The two day storm caused more than 300 slips in both Nelson and Tasman and has left many roads closed.

On Monday the rainfall was confirmed as the most intense in the history of urban New Zealand and a fresh state of emergency was declared this morning.

The cleanup bill from the floods is expected to be in the tens of millions with ratepay-

ers expected to pay a slice of that.

Richard says the cost to Tasman ratepayers will not be known for some time, until they have a better idea of costs, but it is expected to be significant. Central government will come to the party and help pay for some of the clean up though.

The financial hurt will not end there, many businesses and home owners will be significantly out of pocket. And with just a week until the height of the tourism period in the district, visitor numbers could be affected, especially in Golden Bay. Tasman mayor Richard Kempthorne says tourists are still being warmly welcomed and, apart from damage to some roads, most wouldn’t see

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Final touches added before Christmas rush There are only four days until Christmas, but when it comes to buying their tree, Waimea residents have been a lot more prepared in 2011.

Eyebright co-owner Peter Owen says his store always sets a benchmark to better their products from the year before. One noticeable addition is the candy red artificial Christmas tree. But Peter admits it is the real Christmas trees that have been in huge demand this year. “What I’m finding is that people are now demanding a better quality outdoor Christmas tree,” he says.

“So what we’re doing is aiming to produce a really bushy wellshaped tree. The days when people were happy with these tiny little things are gone.”

Peter says he had a three page waiting list as early as the start of October, with hundreds eager to get their tree and decorations sorted. “It’s absolutely amazing.

We had to tell them ‘look you’re too early. We’ll ring you when they’re ready’.”

The weather had caused plenty of havoc to some Christmas events with Carols at Gardens of the World postponed one week, and the cancellation of many events scheduled for last weekend.

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“I’ve finished mine. I just get out early before everybody comes out.”

“Yeah pretty much. I don’t do a lot. My wife does most of ours.

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Richard Kempthorne at a meeting yesterday.

any of the damage. “We are still very much open for business,” he says.

All beaches throughout the region remain closed after test results show the water is still too dangerous to swim in, although Richard says they should be re-opened by Christmas Day. Tonight a special meeting will be held at Saxton Stadium for all home owners that have been red stickered due to the

danger they pose.

The meeting will be attended by Richard, Nelson MP Nick Smith and Nelson mayor Aldo Miccio, along with geotechnical engineers and other officials.

Ultimately, the future of all red stickered homes will be determined by engineers and EQC. In Nelson, Rocks Rd on State Highway 6 will remain closed indefinitely while the cliff above it is assessed. Around 30 homes above the road have been

red-stickered as testing has shown the ground has been moving.

Residents are also being asked to conserve water after a 20 metre landslide has been found to threaten the Maitai Dam, main supplier of water to the region.

Experts were working on the dam yesterday and that work is expected to continue today.

For photos from the big flood see our four page liftout in the middle of this paper.

Season underway despite weather The berry season is finally underway, and local growers are hoping we’ve seen the last of the heavy rain.

Daelyn’s Peter Cheyne says rain followed by humid conditions can cause mould, but there was no damage from last week’s flood.

The berry season usually begins around December 10, but this year it was a little bit later. “The season seems to be generally a little bit later for most berries,” Peter says. He puts it down to the Winter weather.

Daelyn’s Peter Cheyne found some comfort in the sunshine on Sunday as the berry season gets under- Last week’s rain didn’t help eiway. Peter hopes to have seen the last of the heavy rain. Photo: Phillip Rollo. ther. “They get wet and if you get

humid, warm weather you get mould in them. Raspberries seem to be pretty bad for mould.”

Peter, though, remains confident that the berries will not be affected if the weather stays fine up until Christmas.

Daelyn grow raspberries and boysenberries, as well as stocking fresh strawberries. Peter says Daelyn always remains a popular destination because of its proximity to Nelson and Richmond. “There are other berry farms around, but this is the closest.”

Peter and his wife Jenny have ran the shop for the past six years.

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Velodrome another step down the track Phillip Rollo

velodrome at this stage.

TDC have already allocated the funding for the A multi-million dollar velodrome is another step track in this year’s annual 2011/2012 plan and closer to reality, says Nelson City Council, who NCC followed by bringing its funding forward have agreed to consider its funding contribution to the 2012/13 year. This allows the funding split to work and gives the project its regional funding as part of next year’s Long Term Plan.

The velodrome will compliment Saxton Field’s alignment it required. current world-class facilities, as well as giving TDC have already given their full support, this the region, with an abundance of cycling talent, has allowed the preliminary geotechnical assessment and site design layout to start this year. another discipline to excel in.

The 333m banked Council agreed outdoor track in principle to will feature a establishing a road safety arena, velodrome as a which schools regional facility, have already subject to final deshown interest in. sign and pricing.

There will also be It wants 20 pera flat 300m track cent of the estiinside the official mated design and one. construction cost of $2million to The proposed concept design for the Saxton Velodrome. The track will have a 22 degree come from the Saxton Velodrome Trust. The remaining 80 per- banking and is able to be ridden by road bikes. cent would be made up of 43 percent from the NCC principal adviser of reserves and commuNelson City Council and 37 percent from Tas- nity facilities Andrew Petheram says the project will need to stack up against other capital works man District Council.

NCC’s funding contribution will be considered through the LTP. as part of next year’s long term plan 2012-2022, Andrew says there is likely to be “quite a few” in the 2012/13 year, with payment being subject other large cultural and sporting projects to be to the Saxton Velodrome Trust making signifi- considered, however, he believes there will be plenty of support within the community for the cant progress with its funding contribution.

Rob Ford, chairman of the Saxton Velodrome facility.

Trust, says he is confident the trust, along with The current track at Trafalgar Park is well past its the local clubs, can raise the $400,000 needed, use-by date and was damaged during the Rugby and despite council’s short-term funding priori- World Cup upgrade, says Rob. ties being switched to flood clean ups, he would Rob hopes the facility will go up to tender when be surprised if the council “did a u-turn” on the the LTP is released in July.

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Nelson Police youth services supervisor Sergeant Karl Parfitt says that around this time police see an increase in the number of young people coming to their attention.

During the school holidays, he says there is an increase in missing teen-

agers and children, although it is frequently established that these young people are not technically missing, they simply don’t want to go home and find it easy to stay with friends and acquaintances.

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Chloe Hall has plenty of evidence to prove she’s Tapawera Area School’s top student for 2011, and they’re all sitting on top of her fireplace.

Chloe was named school dux, best all-round student, she picked up the athletics trophy for senior girls, the english award and most improved netball player. But it’s not the easiest thing to find room for all of the trophies and cups.

“They’re all bunged on top of the fireplace at the moment,” she laughed.

But Chloe was pretty stoked with her efforts, which also saw her claim a $5000 scholarship towards university studies.

She is going to study a bachelor of physical education at Otago University and hopes to becme a P.E teacher one day.

She wouldn’t even mind teaching in a school similar to TAS, acknowledging the opportunities the school has given her.

Tapawera Area School principal Kelvin Woodley says Chloe stood out across the board. “There was athletic achievement, there was academic achievement, she was great socially, involved in stuff, a good leader and a good mentor to younger kids,” he says.

TAPAWERA’S TOP STUDENT: Chloe Hall has been named Tapawera Area School dux for 2011. She also claimed best all-round student along with many other accolades, including academic and sporting awards. Photo: Phillip Rollo.

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Lucky Lotto local puts rich in Richmond One Richmond family is now $8.1 million richer after they won Powerball, and Lotto First Divison an incredible ten times.

Amber Smolenski, co-owner of Night N Day Richmond, where the winning ticket was bought, says the win is amazing because they not only won the $6m Powerball prize, they also won the first division prize 10 times collecting another $2,142,860.

The winners, “a Nelson family,” did that by picking the same six numbers with 10 different Powerball numbers.

This is the second time in the past four

months that Night N Day Richmond has sold a major winning ticket, although this is considerably the highest total they have ever sold.

It is the 27th time they have sold a major prize. Amber believes it is the highest in the country for a “smaller store.”

She says it was really exciting when they heard the news that the store had sold ten winning first division tickets. “I know that only one person won it, but for us it’s ten. We get ten trophies, ten boxes of giveaways. So it’s very very exciting,” she says. “Plus it’s our first Powerball [winner].”

She knew immediately that it had come from the one winner.

The win has been hugely beneficial for the store with a huge demand of Lotto tickets being bought this week. Customers have also been trying to replicate the tactic of picking all the same numbers alongside each Powerball option, although Amber says it is a common thing for some Lotto regulars.

Amber’s husband David was in the store the morning the local brought in their winning tickets. They were sworn to secracy about giving away any details other than it was a Nelson family.

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Hundreds of toys were handed over to the Salvation Army on Tuesday morning, and Jill Knight, community ministry manager for Nelson Bays Salvation Army, says she doesn’t want any children going without toys this Christmas.

Jill says the Salvation Army usually gets a lot of praise, but she believes it should be directed to the community that buys the toys for them to distribute. “It is very much appreciated throughout our community and without it, many kids would have nothing for Christmas.”

The Salvation Army works alongside other agencies within the area to determine who really needs the presents.

Jill says it is always a bit hard to get a complete record of how many toys were donated, but she expected it to be in the hundreds, so at least one toy could go into a households that otherwise wouldn’t be having presents on Christmas Day.

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Getting bibles into the Pacific Islands is hard work – just ask a group of Richmond cyclists.

In an effort to send up to 1000 bibles to various islands, people from Richmond and Nelson will cycle from St Arnaud to Hanmer Springs to raise money for the books in an event called Ride the Rainbow.

Organiser Ross Borlase says the fun ride is held every two years and he would like to see as many people as possible sign up for the ride.

“It’s good fun and everyone has a good time. We meet up at the halfway point

and have something to eat and enjoy each other’s company, but it is hard work as well, people wanting to come definitely need to train for it.”

In 2010, the group raised just over $5000, all of it going to bibles for people in the Pacific.

Ross says this is the fourth time they have held the ride and he is hoping for more entries than ever. “The more people there is, the better it is and luckily we get a lot come back after they’ve done it because they have such a great time.”

To find out more about the ride or to sign up, give Ross a call on 544 7352.

MAGICAL MARKET: Liam Wood, 10, at the Ranzau School Market Day last Tuesday evening. Students from throughout both syndicates baked muffins, made popcorn, delicious desserts, sold books and toys to help fundraise for the school. The market day also concluded the school calendar and was visited by hundreds of people within the community.

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Grower retires after berry good career

Berry grower Philip Field has retired after 30 years, due to illness. Philip’s family turned a dairy farm into Berry Fields and he helped establish Berryfruit Export New Zealand, the largest boysenberry marketer worldwide. Photo: Phillip Rollo.

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The industry alone brings in around $13million to the local economy. But the boysenberry standards wouldn’t be where they are today if it wasn’t for Philip Field, who retired earlier this month, after 30 years as a grower.

Philip, 65, says it was a “rush of blood to the head” that led to him growing boysenberries on his family dairy farm in 1979. “We could see the town milk industry wouldn’t last forever and it would die. If we didn’t do something else then we’d die with it,” he says.

Philip was instrumental in setting up Berryfruit Export New Zealand LTD, and spent the first eight years as its chairman.

A farmer/grower co-operative based in the Nelson region, Berryfruit New Zealand carries out the sales and marketing of boysenberries for some 25 growers, the majority of whom are in the Tasman area.

Berryfruit Export New Zealand was established in 1989 to create a more stabilised platform that would provide a long-term and viable future for the boysenberry industry. Its formation afforded the growers to appeal to a wider market and provide customer confidence in the fruit. By 1991/92 the company was exporting 85 percent of boysenberries grown in New Zealand, and in 1992 it became a co-operative. “There was no SHOWERS structure, no quality SHOWERS insurance. Coming

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Berryfruit New Zealand is now the largest marketer of boysenberries in the world.

Its main business is the supply of fruit as ingredients for the food manufacturing industry, to markets such as northern Europe/UK, Japan, Australia, and USA. Four sheds are registered to the co-operative; Berryfields, Ranzau Horticulture, Wai-West and Daelyn. Each pack house has to have its own quality insurance programme.

Philip says Nelson’s climate is the reason behind a successful boysenberry industry.

But he has now retired all together, following a role as a director of the co-operative.

A rare form of dementia was behind the retirement, which was announced last month. “I said last year that this would be my last time. Next AGM and I’m out of here. I’m out with a bucket list.”

Philip couldn’t really describe his love for the berry. “They sort of just get to ya. It’s the same with most of the growers; they just become passionate about the things. People say ‘do you eat them?’ Well of course I eat them.”

He says Berryfruit New Zealand is in safe hands without him. “Yeah, they’ll be alright. I have other things to do anyway. I have grand children in Perth to visit.”

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Flying business career for local ‘farmer’ Jessica Roden Running a farm is a tough business, fortunately for John Palmer he knows all about tough business.

John, a Waimea West farmer, also happens to be chairman of Air New Zealand, Solid Energy and is a director on several of New Zealand’s other largest corporations. Locally, he was inducted into the Nelson Tasman Chamber of Commerce Hall of Fame last month; an honour that he says surprised him.

He describes it as “rather neat” and humbly says, “I was surprised because it did come out of the blue… and I was gratified because most of what I do is outside of Nelson.”

John grew up in Waimea West and after attending Lincoln University to study agricultural science, returned to the family property. He and his wife Sally have been living there for over 35 years.

“I wanted to be a farmer and I don’t regret doing it,” says John.

John has led many organisations at regional, national and international levels.

As well as being Chairman of Air New Zealand and Solid Energy, John is also a director of AMP limited and director of Rabo Bank, among others.

John’s demanding schedule takes

him away from home at least three days a week as the majority of his business is conducted in Christchurch, Auckland or Sydney. But in the end he says that Nelson is home.

John describes himself as pretty determined in most things. This determination helped especially during the 1992 kiwifruit crisis which he describes as the biggest challenge of his career. With his leadership they managed to “create a billion dollar industry out of the ashes of 1992”.

As one of the top businessmen in Nelson, and nationally, John wisely advises that if you are prepared to accept challenges along the way it’s amazing what happens.

“You can’t fake leadership, you gotta be genuine and you gotta be yourself. But that doesn’t mean you don’t learn things along the way.”

He says one of the most important things he learnt is that people respond when you are prepared to commit yourself 100 per cent.

John acknowledged that he, like everyone else, has made some mistakes over his career. He says you don’t get it all right. “But hopefully you get it right more often than you get it wrong.”

Judging by his achievements so far it would appear that John does not make it a habit of getting it wrong Recent inductee to the Nelson Tasman Chamber of Commerce Hall of Fame, chairman of Air New Zealand and Solid Energy and Waimea West farmer John Palmer. Photo: Jessica Roden. often.

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Above: Gilbert and Dee, (Shakespeare Tea

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Children’s Christmas Party

Dozens of excited children enjoyed a day to remember when Club Waimea hosted the Youth Christmas Party in their hall. Santa, along with one of his elves, made his jolly arrival mid afternoon, bearing a gift for each of the children. Games were played and the day concluded with a lolly scramble. A great time was had by all who came, make sure to come along next year.

Members Draw

Christmas could come early, with your chance to win $1200 this Thursday. On November 17, Member No. 1427 wasn’t at the club and missed out on $700.

November 24, member No. 151 missed out on $800 because he wasn’t at the club to claim it. Member No. 1621 missed out on $900 due to absence on December 1. On December 8 member No 1099 wasn’t at the club and missed out on $1000. The prize was $1100 on December 15 and member No. 360 wasn’t present to claim it. You’re in with a chance to win $1200 on December 22, make sure you’re at the club to claim because it might be your member No. that’s drawn.

Crystal Ball

The top prize, worth $1000, is still up for grabs in Club Waimea’s Crystal Ball. Get your ticket to be in to win the scenic flight over Nelson or the mystery weekend getaway. On November 11 and 18, tickets No. 34 and No. 13 were drawn respectively, and due to the ticketholders not being present each week, they both received the $25 consolation prize. On November 25 the winning ticket was No. 41, who took the $45 cash on offer. The winning ticket on December 2 was No. 48, and after a negotiation with the compere, she took the envelope, containing a $90 knife donated

by Southern Hospitality. Ticket No. 62 was drawn on December 9, who took the $70 offered. This week you could be the lucky winner, grab a ticket for your chance to win.

Club receives tractor to assist with tree clearing The last of the large trees around the Caravan Park and camping ground have been removed. After weeks of waiting for the large chipper to be repaired, the Club instead attained a fire permit and burned them earlier this month. BMTT assisted greatly by donating

a tractor that allowed the Club to move the large trees to the old roadway, where they could be burnt in a manageable fashion. Club Waimea is grateful to BMTT for their invaluable help in loaning Club Waimea the tractor.

From the Club Waimea board, executive, management and staff, a very Merry Christmas and best wishes for the coming year.

Holiday Opening Hours Christmas Day, December 25, the club is closed except for those attending the private Christmas Lunch.

Boxing Day and December 27, as well as New Years Eve through to January 3, the Club will be open 11am until late.

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SPECIAL EDITION Rocks Rd on State Highway 6 will be closed indefinitely while it is assesed. According to Civil Defence the ground is still moving so it has evacuated up to 30 homes above the cliff. Its closure leaves just one route into Nelson city from Richmond.

Thank you. Thank you to all of the services that swung into action.

The police that filled sandbags, the council workers and staff who put in big hours to make sure things were in hand, the fire brigade, everyone. It was a big job and a lot of these folk go unrecognised. A big thank you to them all. Here are just two of the workforce Adam Gray and Cory Turner.

Pretty much the photo of the day. This is the top of the path in Washbourn Gardens by the rocks. Look at the water flow! It was impossible to even walk in this. The water from here went down into the car park creating problems for a short while in Oxford St. It does show how much water was behind this path and flowed out to Washbourn Dr.

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Last week record-breaking rain caused massive flood special lift-out on the floods, featuring photos, news a is to keep you informed and give our readers the bes Two days of constant rain last Wednesday and Thursday caused more than 300 slips in the region, forcing hundreds from their homes and leaving a clean-up bill now estimated to be in the tens of millions.

The big flood was caused by the most intense rainfall in the history of urban New Zealand and caused local authorities to issue a state of emergency which is still in place. The worst hit places were Golden Bay, Cable Bay, central Nelson and parts of Richmond.

The rain caused massive flooding in central Richmond, with Washbourn Gardens resembling a lake. Several major roads were closed in the Waimea region, including Waimea West Rd and for a short time, the Brightwater Bridge. Homes near Hill St sustained severe damage with some unable to be occupied again.

Sandbagging was needed to stop water entering the Cafe on Oxford and the Oxford St/Wensley Rd roundabout was also stacked high with sandbags.

Nelson MP Nick Smith, says central government will come to the party with some of the costs with prime minister John Key saying on RadioLive on Monday that it would not be fair to make Nelson and Tasman pay for the entire clean up, just because the EQC piggy bank is low due to the Christchurch earthquakes.

More than 100 homes across Nelson and Tasman have been given a red sticker, meaning they are unable to be occupied until they are cleared by officials. But Nelson mayor Aldo Miccio says he wants to get as many people back in their

Lower Queen St past the MDF plant. This area is very prone to flash flooding and it certainly got a work out. See the posts almost covered making this “lake� at least 5 foot deep.

Elmside estate vineyard in Brightwater was almost under water with most of the vines submerged about a foot deep.

This is Jimmy Lee Creek in Washbourn Dr looking towards the hills at the height of the rain. At this stage it had overflowed into the property on the left of the picture.

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ding to our region. Waimea Weekly has complied this and a message from our mayor. The aim of this lift-out st possible look at how the floods affected our region. homes as possible by Christmas – even if just to collect some possessions.

“It’s an ambitious goal but we aim to get everybody back in their homes, who can be back in their homes, before Christmas. It’s never a good time, but particularly at Christmas it does make it a lot more frustrating,” he says.

The news for Rocks Rd is just as bad; the State Highway is likely to remain closed for the next few weeks while it is assessed. Civil Defence controller Jim Frater says the ground is still moving above Rocks Rd and geotechnical engineers are abseiling it this week to see how much.

It could be months before it is reopened.

The road to Cable Bay, where 42 residents are isolated, is likely to be opened within the next five days with access currently restricted to boat and helicopters. Aldo said supplies were being sent in by boat, with the latest shipment arriving yesterday afternoon.

Residents are also being asked to conserve water after a 20 metre landslide has been found to threaten the Maitai Dam, main supplier of water to the region.

The floods have had a huge impact on our region, whether they touched your life directly or not. The rain that caused them was record breaking and the financial cost will be huge.

A mayoral fund, announced by Richard and Aldo, has been set up for people to donate towards the clean-up, especially for those who have been displaced from their homes. Readers can donate to the fund using the ASB Bank account, 1231 580176990 000.

Looking across the Oxford St carpark the old jail has its own moat. This water flowed onto Oxford St and into the adjacent properties.

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And the fun side of the deluge: Te Puni Pihema, 15, and TJ Harman, 16, decided to take advantage of the strong water flows into the top of Jimmy Lee Creek just down from Hill St. During the day most of the teenagers were great, taking heed of police warnings about potentially dangerous spots to stay away from swimming or surfing.

Pumps working flat out clearing water from a property on the road to Rabbit Island. All around the area pumps were going, and in most cases just keeping up with the water being dropped.

The show must go on as Murchison Transport continue to deliver stock during the rains. Bear in mind it was pretty much a normal rainfall south of Brightwater so a lot of truckers did get a bit of a surprise as they hit Brightwater and Richmond.

This was a bit scary. This is Reservoir Creek just down from the twin pipe outlets. This photo was taken at the height of the rain on the first day. While getting close to some houses, again it appears it did its job and took the water quickly out to the drains and to sea. You still would not have stood a chance if you got caught in its ferocious flow.

Even the grass was too wet. Josh Hennessy, Oliver Hughes, Daniel Hitchens and Travis Brett take advantage of the downpour behind the growing shed in Washbourn Gardens to surf on the soaked grass. Looks like fun doesn’t it?

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That is Washbourn Gardens! Theo Moore enjoys the new found depth of around 10 feet of water in his hastily assembled “boat”. Just behind him is the little fenced pond where we all sit and feed the ducks.

Dozens of Richmond locals visited the gardens on Wednesday to check out the result of the flood.

Pretty much the only flood damage we heard about with the Richmond Mall: Pizza Hut gets a flush out by the local brigade. Mall manager David Hill said that the Mall had come out of the storm reasonably unscathed.

Perched precariously about 7 feet off the edge of the hill this Hill St home which has been red stickered.

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As of this morning, the only road closures in the Waimea region are at Aniseed Valley Rd as follows: 1. Closed hill section between Haycock Rd and top of Hill, closed long term.

2. Closed from 2km past Mead Rd. 3. Alternative access via private forestry road via Lee Valley and Mead Rd using 4WD and only during daylight hours.

In Nelson, State Highway 6 on Rocks Rd will remain closed to all access between 589 Rocks Rd and Magazine Point indefinitely while further inspection is carried out.

For more information on road closures in Nelson and Golden Bay, visit nelsontasmancivildefence.co.nz.

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Upcoming Events & Entertainment Christmas Lunch Make sure to get your ticket for the Christmas lunch hosted by Elizabeth Catering and Club Waimea on December 25 from 11.30am until 2pm. Limited seats are available so get in quick!

Next of Kin Performing New Years Eve. New Years Eve BBQ Only $15 for a great, relaxed end to 2011, with a barbecue and good friends. Get your ticket for next Saturday, December 31.

Honey and Wine January 7 there will be two new entertainers, come and watch them perform on the day between the Nelson Harness Racing Club events being held at Richmond Racecourse.

The Club Waimea indoor bowls ladies nationals team who were nominated for the NNZCT sportsperson of the year awards this year, with the finals being held at the Hope Community church in Ranzau Road Hope. The ladies nomination was good enough to see them get through to the final 3 teams for the team category.

Summer Sons January 14, come and unwind after the Rodeo with an evening of entertainment in Club Waimea’s Hall.

Tony Wilk Performing January 21.

Great Results for Club Waimea Indoor Bowls Indoor Bowls is due to start once more on February 13, 2012. The Indoor Bowling Section had a busy year in 2011, with excellent results both locally and nationally.

Club Waimea hosted the New Zealand Women’s National Indoor Bowling Championships in July, with the Club’s team managing to take out two National Titles and the Club coming in overall as second in aggregate out of 43 competing Clubs. Club Waimea is proud to be represented by such an excellent team of ten ladies, who were nominated in the team category for the 2011 Nelson Sportsperson of the Year Awards, coming in as finalists.

Next year looks set to be just as successful, with a busy programme arranged. Club Waimea will be hosting their Club and Open Tournaments, as well as the Clubs New

Texas Hold’em Poker

Although the regular poker league takes a brief hiatus over the Christmas period, you can still come along to Club Waimea to join in a social game of Texas Hold’em.

Each Thursday the Club hosts a “cashie” for punters to come along to, which is a great chance for travellers to Nelson to experience our social scene, as well as for

Zealand South Island Indoor Bowls Championships, played over the Easter Weekend in 2012.

If you’re looking for a great sport both socially and competitively, consider joining the Club Waimea Indoor Bowls club; it can be played by people of all skill and fitness levels. It requires no special equipment or clothing other than a pair of flat soled shoes, so it is the ideal sport or pastime for those who don’t want to spend too much money. Instruction and coaching is available for new members. For more information contact Athol Curtis on 544 8046, Club Nights are run every Monday from 7.15pm in the Club Waimea Hall, starting once more on February 13, 2012. Come along and give it a go, and join in the fun. locals to get involved with the Club. The entry cost is $15 and the prize pool depends on the number of entrants; sign in from 7pm for a 7.30pm start.

The Nelson Poker League Texas Hold’em seasonal comp will start up again on Thursday January 5, for more information or to join the club contact Jarna Holmes on 543 9179, or Bill Mckenna on 544 6166. Visitors and new players are welcomed.

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Barnicoat’s Bistro, run by Elizabeth Catering, have received a warm response from diners at Club Waimea, say staff.

They are open Wednesday through to Sunday from 10.30am onwards, come along to meet the head chef Philip Thorn and his team and enjoy the delicious range of food available for morning or afternoon tea, lunch or dinner. Every Sunday there is a $10 all day lunch roast option available from 11.30am through to 8pm.

Barnicoat’s Bistro will be running the Christmas Dinner from 11.30am through to 2pm on December 25, ticketholders only, get yours today for only $45. They are also hosting a New Years Barbecue,

only $15, hail in the New Year with great friends and great food.

For those of you who want professional and delicious catering for your next function, the team from Barnicoat’s Bistro are available to cater either in house or they can come to you. Club Waimea offers several great options for functions, with two function rooms that can hold up to 50 guests, the Bistro dining room, with a 100 guest capacity, or the Club Waimea Hall, which can comfortably seat up to 350 guests. Call Philip Thorn on 544 6796 about your catering needs, or contact the Club to talk about hosting your next function with them.

Xmas Lunch at Club Waimea Available from 11.30 - 2.00

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Menu Pasta of the Day $14.50 Roast of the Day with Roast Seasonal Vegetables and Gravy $13.50 Fish of the Day - Battered $14.50 - Crumbed $14.00 - Pan Fried $13.50 Ribeye Steak with Chips $19.50 Your choice of Garlic Butter, Gravy or Mushroom Sauce Honey Mustard Marinated Chicken Salad with Crispy Bacon & Aioli Dressing $14.50 Seafood Basket – Oysters, Mussels, Fish Bites, Calamari, Prawn and Scallop Twisters with Fries and Tartare Sauce $14.50 Beef & Chicken Schnitzel (with Mushroom Sauce or Gravy) $14.50 Pork Loin Chops $14.50 Towering Burger with Chips $10.90 Pizza $10.90 Beer Battered Scallops (in Season) $12.50 Whitebait Patties (in Season) $18.50 Beer Battered Oysters $14.50

Limited seats, $45 per head, bookings essential Phone 544 6796 or contact the club on 543 9179

Sides Egg $1.00 Mushrooms $2.00 Onion Rings $2.50 Mashed Potato $2.00 Fries $3.50 Self Service Salad Bar (per person) $5.00

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Ph 5 43 91 7 9 On 2 January 2012 Club Waimea is hosting the Daily Draw Place a bet at our TAB from 11am - 5.30pm on 2 January 2012 to be eligible to win $1,000 Between 5.31pm and 6.30pm that day a serial number from a bet will be displayed on Teletext page 610 - If that person is in the club they need to notify the Bar Manager

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mazda 6 GlX 2007 You would struggle to find a more versatile mid range NZ new car than this. Its had 1 owner from new and has been on a Mazda NZ service plan from new. The interior is extremely roomy and in immaculate condition. Its powered by a 2000cc chain driven engine and is automatic with tiptronic option. It also has 8 airbags, CD, remote central locking, air conditioning and electric windows and mirrors.

Ford FairmonT Ba 2002 If towing the boat or caravan for your Xmas holidays is on your mind and you need to change your ride then this could be it. Its the first of the BA model Fairmont and has had 1 owner from new. The interior is in very tidy condition. It also has factory alloy wheels, towbar, climate air conditioning, ABS brakes, electric windows and mirrors, cruise control, CD and remote central locking.

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Holden Commodore aCClaim 2003 This would be an ideal tow car for the impending Xmas holidays, [except it hasnt got a towbar] or a great family car to cater for those looking for more luggage space. Its powered by a 3.8 litre V6 and is automatic. The interior is in tidy condition. It also has electric windows and mirrors, factory CD, 4 airbags, remote central locking, boot spoiler and factory alloy wheels.

Honda inTeGra Gsi 1994 A popular wee coupe for the younger generation. Its NZ new and had 2 owners from new. Its powered by an 1800cc motor and is automatic. It has had the cambelt replaced. The interior is in tidy condition with only a small wear tear in the drivers mat. It also has a sunroof, boot spoiler, electric windows and central locking.

ausTin Healey BJ8 mk3 1967 If you are a serious car collecter or have a passion for sports cars then this could be the car for you. This car has been imported from the USA. Its showing 72980mls on the speedo and is other wise a very clean original car. The interior is in immaculate condition. Its factory 3000cc 6 cylinder with a manual electric overdrive transmission. The soft top is also in very good condition.

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$14,980 ToyoTa Corolla Gl HaTCH 2005 These are probably the most popular cars ever sold in NZ. Its NZ new and had 1 owner. Its powered by an 1800cc fuel injected motor and is 5 speed manual. The interior is in very tidy condition. It also has 2 airbags, ABS brakes, CD, remote central locking, electric front windows and air conditioning.

mazda mX 5 roadsTer 6spd 1998 With hot summer days fast approaching now is the time to be buying a convertable. This one is in extremely good condition. Its powered by an 1800cc engine and is 6 speed manual. The interior is in immaculate condition. It also has ABS brakes, electric windows and mirrors, 2 airbags, air conditioning, factory alloy wheels, CD and central locking.

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ToyoTa Corolla Gl WaGon 2007 One of New Zealands most popular wagons ever sold. Ideal for a company car or a family wagon. Its powered by an 1800cc motor and is 5 speed manual. Its NZ new, had 1 owner from new and has only done 66000kms. The interior is in very tidy condition and is very spacious. It also has electric front windows and mirrors, ABS brakes, factory CD, 2 airbags and remote central locking.

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miTsuBisHi lanCer es auTo 2005 If commuting daily in a spacious late model NZ new car that wont also send you broke at the service station is what you are after then take a peek at this. Its powered by a 2000cc 4 cylinder and is automatic.

Its interior is in very tidy condition. It also has ABS brakes, electric windows and mirrors, CD, air conditioning, towbar and remote central locking.

smarT ForFour 2005 If you dont want to be noticed or to drive a fuel effeciant niffty NZ new hatch then this isnt the car for you. Its had 1 owner from new. The interior is in very tidy condition. Its powered by a 4 cylinder 1500cc motor and is automatic with tiptronic option. It also has ABS brakes, 2 airbags, CD, air conditioning, bluetooth, electric front windows and remote central locking.

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$9,980 miTsuBisHi GalanT loW kms 2001 This is a really lovely low km 1 owner NZ new Galant. Its 2.5 v6 and is automatic with tiptronic option so would be ideal for towing. The interior is in immaculate condition and is very roomy. It also has ABS brakes, electric windows and mirrors, 2 airbags, remote central locking, CD, climate airc onditioning, boot spoiler, factory alloy wheels and a towbar.

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ToyoTa Corolla GlX nz neW 2002 The Toyota Corolla have probably NZs most popular car ever sold.

This one is NZ new and had 2 owners. The interior is in immaculate condition. Its powered by a 1800cc fuel injected motor and is automatic. It also has factory alloys, 4 airbags, electric windows and mirrors, CD, air conditioning, ABS brakes and remote central locking.

isuzu mu Wizard diesel 1996 If its a mulipurpose vehicle for the family motoring then take a look at this. Ideal for towing or some weekend offroad trips. The interior is in tidy condition. Its powered by a 3.1 Turbo diesel motor and is automatic. It also has factory alloys, running boards, roof rails, towbar.

Comes with 12 months mechanical warranty.

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$6,980 daiHaTsu Terios Trs manual 1999 These small wagons are always popular with motorhome owners and with those who love to go whitebating or fishing. Its powered by a nippy 1300cc motor and is 5 speed manual with 4wd option and is NZ new. The cambelt was replaced at 73000km. The interior is in tidy condition. It also has factory alloys and roof spoiler, roof rails, CD, 2 airbags and air conditioning.

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Honda CrV auTo 1995 I can see why these wagons are so popular. They have loads of interior space and good visibility for both the driver and the passengers.

Its powered by a 2000cc motor and is automatic. The cambelt was replaced at 100,000 km. The interior is in very tidy condition. It also has alloy wheels, sunroof, roof rails, climate air conditioning and electric windows and mirrors.

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daiHaTsu Terios sX 2000 These small wagons are always popular with motorhome owners and with those who love to go whitebating or fishing. Its powered by a nippy 1300cc motor and is 5 speed manual with 4wd option and is NZ new. The cambelt was replaced at 106000km. The interior is in tidy condition. It also has factory alloys and roof spoiler, roof rails, 2 airbags and air conditioning.

nissan saFari 7 seaTer 1991 If you have to tow a heavy horsefloat or big boat and also need a 7 seater then this is your baby. Its powered by a 4000cc diesel and is 5 speed manual. It was imported from Japan in 2003 and has had 3 owners in NZ since. The interior is in very tidy condition. It also has air conditioning, electric windows and mirrors, towbar, central locking and seating for 7 people.

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nissan naVara sT X 2Wd 2008 A ute that drives like a car in many ways and with loads of features.It would be a great company or family wagon. Its NZ new and had 1 owner. The interior is in very tidy condition. Its powered by a 2500cc turbo diesel engine and is automatic. It also has ABS brakes, alloy wheels, running boards, towbar, CD, air conditioning, 2 airbags and electric windows and mirrors, canopy and remote central locking.

Ford Courier douBle CaB 2005 Family car or work ute shoppers should both take a look at this. Its a 1 owner NZ new Courier XLX 2wd ute and has been on a full service plan from new. It’s powered by a 2500cc turbo diesel engine and is 5 speed manual. It also has factory alloy wheels, tuffdeck, towbar,ABS brakes, CD, air conditioning, 2 airbags, electric windows and mirrors and remote central locking.

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Welcome to our December Newsletter, Ho, Ho, Ho, Merry Christmas everyone. Hope you all have safe and happy holidays and that you make lots of happy memories with family and friends.

As I write this we have had two days of heavy rain, flooding all over place, the school is closed for the day, there are lots of slips, people being evacuated, and so much water just lying around everywhere.

Lets hope the rain clears off and we have many days of sun to help dry it all up. Our thoughts are with all of you who have been affected by this event.

On a happier note, it is nearly Christmas and we have been busy getting ready to put a Christmas tree in our Village Green. Brian Reed Contracting have kindly offered to get a tree for us and as you read this the tree will be at the Village Green. The Rural Fire Brigade is going to help us with putting up the lights, we have purchased some extra this year. Are you putting up lights at your place? We know that some people have them up already.

What else has been happening? We have our preferred option for the Cycle Trail on a map and will be taking this to the Cycle Trails Trust shortly.

The mural is almost complete; hopefully later in January we will get the anti-graffitti paint on it. It is looking absolutely awesome. Thanks to everyone who has helped make this happen. It is a great asset for our community.

It looks like we will have to replace another of the large flowerpots down by the shops. Someone has hit it with his or her vehicle and it has been busted.

Wouldn’t it be great if who ever did this gave us a call and told us so we can sort it? They are not cheap pots, and people need to be responsible for their actions.

Thanks to Brightwater Engineers workshop people who went down and administered first aid to the pot, keeping it going until we can get a replacement.

To finish off for the year we want to say a big thank you to all in the community who have helped out through the year. This is what makes our community a great place to live. Our next Community Association meeting will be on February 7, 2012 at 7.30pm in the Brightwater School staffroom.

Merry Christmas everyone.

Your Community Association.

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Guiding in Wakefield and Brightwater Good News for 2012 - Our Brownie Pack will be re-opening in February thanks to Pippin leader, Veronique Law, who will run the group after Pippins at Wakefield Scout Den, probably on a Thursday – this to be confirmed. The Pack will first take the girls coming up from the Pippin unit and then on a first come - first served basis from the schools/community but will remain small (10) until another coleader comes forward. Could this be you?!!

Our Guide Unit at Brightwater Scout Den will have two new leaders, Mrs Josie Macdonald and Ms Sarah Arnold, from February.

Dates and times are to be confirmed and sessions will continue to have a parent rota.

Our appreciation for all the hard work our volunteers in the rural district have done for Guiding over the past year, and our thanks to Jenna for her strong commitment to the Guides. We wish her well in her new school appointment in North Island. We could not function without the commitment of these great volunteer ladies and Twin Peaks District thanks you most sincerely. Contact: Sue Burrowes 03 541 9689.

The movie afternoon was The Kings Speech. It was a fantastic movie and we would recommend it. We have taken our senior community to the Wakefield school production, a games afternoon and to age concern International Day of the older person. So if you have missed any or are still thinking about coming along, we have a lot more coming up so please check the notice board. Remember, we are available to help with shopping, taking you to doctor’s appointments, etc.

Our aim is to care for the senior people in the Waimea district so if you are lonely and need us - we are here for you. Contact us by email waimeaseniorcare@ gmail.com phone 542 3694 or 541 8883 cell phone 021 061 6180.

Nicola Berthelsen Senior Care Coordinator

What has been happening in the Waimea Senior Community?

Well the senior care community group had a few events in the last month which were enjoyed by all.

Summer Flower Show The 2012 Summer Flower Show will be held at the Brightwater Hall on Saturday 4 February from 1pm to 4.30pm and Sunday 5 February from 9.30am to 4.30pm February.

Admission Adults $3 Children free. Plant, gift, cake and produce stalls will be well stocked.

Come along and see the Floral Art display by the Waimea Floral Art Group with Gladiolus, Dahlias and many other flowers in exhibition.

Afternoon Teas will be available and there will be raffles run on the day. New exhibitors are welcome to this friendly society. For more information call Lorna 542 3737 or

Christmas Church Services The best Christmas present does not come in a box or even in brightly coloured wrapping paper.

The best present is one that each of us can afford and easily give. This gift is our time and our love. It might be by lending a listening ear or a simple hug. Spend some time today thinking of how you could give such a gift this Christmas.

At Christmas time we think of the baby in the manger and the incredible lengths God went to to show us his love. This baby

grew and not only delivered some incredibly challenging teaching but also died and rose again to prove it.

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New Show Home at 5 Fairose Drive, Richmond On the Brightside Brightwater Community Newsletter Pamela 542 3414.

The Summer Flower Show is organised by the Brightwater Horticultural Society Visit Post Impressions In the Old Post Office in Brightwater (43 Ellis St), something amazing is happening. The historic building now hosts a gallery called Post Impressions, run by Georgia Barber and James Brewer and there are pre-historic wonders on display.

They have massive ammonites, Mammoth teeth, an awesome array of trilobites, a fossil turtle, dinosaur teeth and bones, a Cave Bear paw, a complete Psittacosaurus dinosaur and much more.

Georgia and James have been trading in Brightwater for just over a year now and have recently expanded to include more specimens as well as local crafts.

Georgia also screen prints on the premises - you can watch her work while perusing their collection of fossils! James has been in the rock business for most of his life, having fallen in love with all things prehistoric when he was growing up in South-West England. He has lived in New Zealand for the last ten years.

The gallery has built up a loyal local following with young and old alike, and regular visitors all enjoy spending time among the ancient artefacts. Drawing particular interest is a Moroccan Heteromorph Ammonite, from the Jurassic period - 150 million years ago! It is a great place to bring the kids this Christmas Holiday! They are open from 10.30am - 5.30pm every weekday except Monday and 10.30am – 4pm on weekends.

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Brightwater Playcentre It has been another busy term at Brightwater Playcentre. The Gerry and the Crocodettes fundraising show in October was a huge success and a fantastic time was had by all. We would like to say a huge thank-you to The Crocos for their generosity. We would also like to say

Mural Recently six children from Brightwater School went down to help with the painting of the mural opposite the Pinegrove Kindergarten. Marie Greeks, the artist who has drawn the mural and put it on the huge wall, was there to supervise the children who enjoyed the experience very much. Marie Greeks and Pauline Coy have spent many hours working on the mural, undercoating, putting the sketch on the wall, and doing the painting. Pupils Diego Fifita, Tyler Manson, Keegan Makan, Harriet Strathern, Abby Logan and Shania Kuipers are pictured. a special thank-you to Freshchoice Richmond for their donation of various goods, the Wakefield Craft Fair for their donation towards art and craft supplies, and Bunnings for their help with earthquake proofing the centre. We appreciate the support we receive from the local community, and on behalf of the Supervisors, Parents and Caregivers, and children of Brightwater Playcentre we would like to wish everyone a Merry Christmas and Happy Holidays!

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Rain doesn’t dampen WTTU’s dominance The Car Company two-day cricket final won’t be remembered – because it never happened.

Robbie’s Bar and Bistro Waimea Toi Toi United Tigers, the team with the longest name in Nelson sport, took the honours in the longest form of the game, for the first time since the 1991/92 season.

The fixture against Hot Mama’s Motueka was called off midweek following heavy rain, flooding, and the covers sitting on the wicket for too long.

But skipper Jon Routhan says they deserved their win, and have often been on the wrong side of the

TIGERS ON TOP: The WTTU side is from left; Tom Ingham, Leath Armstrong, Greg Hay, Ricky Edwards, Brent O’Hagan, Andy Baxendine, Mason Thelin, Chris Fisher, Jon Routhan, Sam Baxendine, Dan Wightman, Daniel Watson and Symon Carr. Photo: Phillip Rollo.

top qualifier rule which states the top of the table team will win if the match is drawn or abandoned.

Jon says they had been feilding calls from former Tigers congratulations them on the victory. “There were messages from guys from out of the country.

So it’s pretty exciting,” says Jon. The decision to call off the final was made with an upcoming HRV Cup clash in mind.

WTTU will now look to defend their Twenty20 championship when the season resumes on January 7.

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Nelson Dawnbreakers Fishing Club Kingfish have moved right in closer with good catches being reported off the spat farms out in Tasman Bay. Delaware Bay is still fishing very well with lots of pannies on offer.

Kenepuru is producing some nice snapper as well.

Unfortunately though with all the recent heavy rain the fishing will be a lot slower and probably take a couple of weeks to get back to normal.

Boating will be somewhat hazardous with a lot of floating debris so take extra care, especially from partially submerged objects.

Tip this month: The big snapper have arrived in the bay and it’s time

to get out in the deeper water and target them.

Most have been caught on long lines but some very good fish are being taken on rods. Use fresh small baits (Kahawai is best), plenty of salmon burley and the lightest gear you can get away with.

The smaller kingfish are now arriving also along the Boulder Bank and spat farm so target them in the morning on an incoming tide with Rapala X-Rap 30 lures and you will have the best chance.

Good luck with your holiday fishing and don’t forget if you want to get involved with a fishing club full of good people give us a call on 547 4994.

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Racing around the Redwood Valley karting track as a youngster Jason Richards dreamt of becoming a professional race car driver. He achieved his goal and became one of the best in Australasia before a cruel form of cancer took his life last Thursday.

Jason, or Jace as he was known to his loyal Nelson fans, will go down as one of the greatest sportspeople to ever come out of Nelson.

He was only 35 years-old.

His best friend from the age of six says he will remember Jason above all, as a great guy who loved to talk and walked around with his trademark smile.

“Everyone loved Jace, he used to have a paper run in Richmond and I remember it taking him an hour and a half because he stopped to talk to everyone. When I filled in for him it would take me 20 minutes,” says Tony Dyer.

“That’s the way he was, he loved to chat with everyone.”

Jason died in Melbourne surrounded by his wife and two children after a long battle with an aggressive form of stomach cancer.

He earned even more plaudits during his battle for his infectious positive attitude, even racing while undergoing chemo-therapy.

Tributes have been flowing from around the world since his passing and Tony says Jason’s death is a huge loss for him personally and the entire country.

Earlier this year Tony – along with mates Nick Fowler and Brendan Gridley – hosted a Race4Jace fundraiser at Jason Richards was one of the legends of V8 Supercar racing ProKarts Tahunanui with in Australia but will be remembered locally for tearing up the money raised to help fight Kartsport Nelson track in his younger days.

Jason’s cancer.

Tony says the outpouring of local support for the he will fly over with fellow friend Hamish Cross for the funeral. fundraiser was a tribute to Jason.

“When we started that everyone just jumped on “It’s a really tough time, we all knew it was board and asked what they could do. It became happening but you still hope he was somehow a lot bigger than we ever anticipated and that’s going to fight it. It just sucks, he was one of the good guys. Everyone loved him, everyone.” because Jason touched so many people.”

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He was a national karting champion while still at school and moved onto racing Mini 7’s, Formula Ford and then V8’s before winning two national championships in New Zealand and signing on to race with the Australian V8 series.

His career will be remembered for three runnerup titles at Bathurst, one year finishing three seconds behind the winner in a team with fellow Kiwi Greg Murphy. It is for those deeds he will be remembered across New Zealand and Australia but in his home town Tony says it will be his bubbly personality and nature.

“Every time Jace came back he would go out to the kart track and talk to all the kids, he would remember their names and always have a chat with them. He loved doing that and it was great to see a true superstar remain so humble.”

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The only Garin College student to ever play in the ASB Youth league was the first player to get his hands on the trophy for 2011.

Erik Panzer, a central defender for Nelson Suburbs, captained Canterbury United to a 2-1 extra-time victory over Waitakere United in Auckland on Saturday.

Erik says he was delighted to cap off a stellar year which was kicked off by playing an instrumental role in, at the time, an unfamiliar defensive position.

He has played most of his young career in the heart of the midfield.

This year was the first time Erik had been selected to play in the Canterbury United youth team and he is also part of the Canterbury United ASB Premiership senior squad. Erik admits it will be hard to crack the senior team living in Nelson though and is considering reloacting to the shaky city for the rest of the season.

Erik also hopes his performances in the ASB Youth NUMBER ONE: Canterbury United’s League might have caught the eye of New Zealand UnErik Panzer. raises the cup following last der-20 selectors. week’s final. Photo: Shane Wenzlick/www. He was handed the trophy by former All White Kris Bright who was back in Auckland after a stint in Malta. phototek.co.nz.

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The stressed mum at the end of a day after tak- day two of the school holidays and you are ing her young family Christmas shopping, the ready for kids to go back to school. days plans didn’t seem to go well, it was a wet Can I say yes it is worth it, last week the loday, the mall car park was full, the line to see cal churches together gave out Christmas cake, Santa was huge, the children couldn’t agree on cookies and cards as we believe that Christmas where they wanted lunch, her thoughts as they is a time to celebrate, Christmas does bring joy, Christmas can bring peace and drove home worn out, “Is it all worth Christmas is about hope, it; goes through her mind.

The book of Isaiah in the bible told The shop keeper at the end of a week about an event many years before of late nights, the person who had it happened, the event that would shopped all day and still couldn’t find that gift, the dad who had worked change history, that changes lives generation after generation, Isaiah 9 late and forgot to stop and get some: 6 says, “For unto us a child is born, thing on his list, those standing at unto us a son is given: and the govthe wrong end of the queue at the ernment shall be upon his shoulder: supermarket counter, the dad trying to choose the best Christmas tree in and his name shall be called Wonderful, Counsellor, The mighty God, front of his children who all think Steve Rollo The everlasting Father, The Prince of they need a bigger one.

Minister RichIs it all worth it? I’m sure is a quesPeace”. mond Church of Christmas is a time to celebrate the tion that has gone through many a Christ birth of Jesus, the Son of God who mind in the last days before Christmas, but I wonder why, do we have it all wrong. came to earth as a baby, born in a simple manWe receive Christmas cards that say, Christ- ger but came to give hope, through love even mas joy, hope, peace, when everything seems though He knew the cost, so we may know to be full of stress, happy holidays when it is peace and joy.

Holy Trinity Church

27 Dorset St, Richmond Phone 544-8844 Christmas Eve Service 24 December - 11.00pm Christmas Day Services 25 December 8.00am and 10.00am

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Worship Services

Christmas Eve Service 5.30pm Ellis St, Brightwater (Plunket Rooms, next to Petrol Station)

Contact Dean 544 5784 We’d love to see you there

John 3:16

You are invited to join with us

Celebrating Christmas

9.30am Christmas Day

10.00am Giving thanks to God for the greatest gift ever given!

Richmond Church of Christ

243 Queen St, Richmond

Cnr Croucher & Darcy Streets Richmond

(carols at 6.15pm)

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11:15am 1st and 3rd Sunday of each month. All Welcome

11 Florence St, Richmond

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9.00pm Thursday 22 December

Traditional Worship

ST. DAVID’S

HE GAVE

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St John’s Lutheran Church Ranzau Road Hope

PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH

FOR GOD SO LOVED THE WORLD

Christmas Candle Light Service

WEDNESDAY 21 December 2011

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December 25 - 9.30am

All Welcome 123 Salisbury Rd, Richmond www.richmondbapist.org.nz

Christmas Day 9.00am Christmas Service www.stdavidschurch.co.nz ph: 544 8387

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St Albans Anglican Church Appleby

Christmas Day Service 10am Holy Communion

All Welcome

544 5214 Waimea Methodist Parish Christmas Day Family Celebration Services Richmond

9am

4 Wensley Road (opp. TDC)

Wakefield

10am

Cnr Arrow and Edward Streets

A warm welcome awaits you Enquiries call 544 8394

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Public Notice

Chris Auchinvole

Here at Goldpine, we are proud of being not just Kiwi-owned, but family-owned. We are the outdoor timber specialists run by, and focused on, rural people. We are committed to working as a team, to achieve company and individual success.

We currently have an opportunity at our Richmond store for a weekend customer service team member – role will be either Saturday or Sunday 10am to 4.30pm.

Your duties will include yard presentation and preparation of customer orders and other general yard duties. In addition, you will be required to assist with the day to day running of the branch, helping ensure that customer requirements are met.

You need a desire for great customer service and be friendly, polite and always have a smile. Being fit and energetic, with the ability to work unsupervised and under pressure in a small team environment, as well as being well presented and self motivated is essential.

This role would suit a student, or someone looking for additional income in the weekend.

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For further information, contact Brett Butcher, Store Manager on 03 544 0199. Otherwise, to apply, go to our career site http://careers.goldpine.co.nz

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National MP

Oral Health Clinic Holiday Opening Times

Thank you to the many voters throughout all the communities in the electorate who provided enthusiastic support and voted for National and for myself as candidate. I wish you all a Happy Christmas and I look forward to meeting supporters at National Party BBQ’s in the New Year.

Normal clinic hours 8am - 5pm, Monday to Friday Clinic closures over Christmas and New Year 23 December 2011 - 11 January 2012 Clinics Reopen 12 January 2012 Motueka Clinic Ph: 0800 833 846 or 528 1160 option 7

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• Outboard & Sterndrive Servicing • Specialising in Suzuki, Yamaha and E Tec • Genuine or Aftermarket Parts • $55+GST/hr

For all inquiries during holiday times please contact Motueka 528 1160 option 7; Nelson 546 1800; Murchison and Takaka 0800 835 5342

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Call Sid or Roberta 03 544 5082 or txt 027 404 1947.

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WEDNESDAY 21 December 2011

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public notices

Submissions Open on Draft Joint Waste Management and Minimisation Plan

Tasman Resource Management Plan

The Draft Joint Waste Management and Minimisation Plan is now available for public consultation. Everyone is welcome to make a submission.

Purpose The Nelson City Council and the Tasman District Council (the Councils) have a statutory responsibility to “promote effective and efficient waste minimisation” and, for this purpose, to “adopt a waste management and minimisation plan”.

As required by the Waste Minimisation Act 2008 (WMA), the Councils carried out a waste assessment. The Councils each made a decision that a Joint Waste Management Plan be developed.

View the Proposals The proposals are contained in two documents: • A summary of Information - published on this website and circulated to all households in the Tasman District via Newsline and in Nelson City via Live Nelson.

• The full document, which outlines in greater detail the draft plan the Councils have developed. Draft Joint Waste Management and Minimisation Plan The above documents are also available for viewing during normal office hours at the following Tasman District Council and Nelson City Council offices and Libraries: Tasman District Council • Richmond Office, 189 Queen Street, Richmond • Motueka Office, 7 Hickmott Place, Motueka • Takaka Office, 78 Commercial Street, Takaka • Murchison Office, 92 Fairfax Street, Murchison • Richmond Library, 280 Queen Street, Richmond • Motueka Library, Pah Street, Motueka • Takaka Memorial Library, Junction Street, Takaka • Murchison Library, 92 Fairfax Street, Murchison Nelson City Council • Nelson City Council, 110 Trafalgar Street, Nelson • Elma Turner Library, 27 Halifax Street, Nelson • Nightingale Library Memorial, 2 Beach Road, Tahunanui • Stoke Library, Neale Avenue, Stoke Make a Submission Submissions to the Draft Regional Waste Management and Minimisation Plan must be received by 4.30 pm on Tuesday 31 January 2012. Submitters should indicate on their submission form if they wish to be heard. You can: • Make an online submission • Post to: Submissions on Draft Regional Waste Management and Minimisation Plan, Tasman District Council, Private Bag 4, Richmond 7050 • Deliver to your local Nelson City or Tasman District Council office; or • Email to: info@tasman.govt.nz Hearings Hearings will be held in February 2012.

Tasman District Council Office & Service Centres Tasman District Council offices and Service Centres in Richmond, Motueka, Takaka and Murchison will be closed over the Christmas and New Year period.

All offices close at 3.00 pm on Friday 23 December 2011 and reopen at 8.00 am on Wednesday 4 January 2012.

At all times over the Christmas/New Year break Council’s 24-hour emergency service will be operating. To contact Council in the event of an emergency during this time, just phone 03 543 8400.

Richmond 189 Queen Street Private Bag 4 Richmond 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

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

Tasman District Council has prepared draft Plan changes to the Tasman Resource Management Plan for water metering and for managing fire risk for new rural dwellings.

Summary Water Metering The Council is proposing to amend the Tasman Resource Management Plan water metering requirements to ensure they are consistent with the national regulations.

The draft Plan change is intended to ensure that Council meets its obligations to continue to require water meters for nearly all water takes, including those less than 5 litres per second.

The Council will continue to manage manual water meter returns, but is developing electronic reporting and recording systems to allow both Council and water users to take advantage of improvements in technology.

The Council is also intending to amend the rules for taking water from storage. Water takes from dams will generally be permitted, however the effects of the damming at all times of the year will be managed through the consent to dam water.

Managing Fire Risk for New Rural Dwellings The current Tasman Resource Management Plan (TRMP) provisions for managing the risk of fire in rural dwellings are inadequate and inconsistent with best practice requirements specified by the NZ Fire Service. Current camlock coupling requirements do not meet the requirements of the NZ Fire Service for fire appliances used to fight rural structure fires.

A number of options for managing fire risk have been considered by the Council. These allow new home owners some discretion to choose the most appropriate fire risk management system for new dwellings where there is no appropriate water reticulation service provided.

Availability of the Draft Plan Changes The draft Plan changes are available for public inspection at Council’s Richmond office, and Motueka, Takaka and Murchison service centres. They are also available on the Council website (www.tasman.govt.nz) under ‘Policy/Plans/Tasman Resource Management Plan (TRMP)/Draft Planning Proposals’.

Comments on the draft Plan changes can be sent to the Manager Policy, Tasman District Council, Private Bag 4, Richmond 7050 to be received by 4.30 pm on Tuesday 31 January 2012. An online response form can be completed via the Public Consultation webpage under ‘Policy’.

Consideration of the Draft Plan Change Comments are invited on both draft Plan changes until 31 January 2012. Council will then consider all comments received and prepare and release a Proposed Plan Change to the Tasman Resource Management Plan in light of the public’s contribution.

2011/2012

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Summer

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Feel free to contact us:

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

OUT NOW!

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

There are no Council meetings scheduled until February 2012.

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LEARN to Speak with Confidence Let us motivate & encourage you to step outside of your comfort zone and gain the skills you need. Join Powertalk International - Waimea Club - meets in Annesbrook twice monthly in a friendly environment. For information please phone Peggy 539 0477 or Yvonne 544 6350.” www.powertalknelson1.wordpress.com Table Tennis at Saxton Stadium Mondays & Fridays - 9am – noon. Weds - 7 - 9pm. Bats provided. Contact Stadium 5479479 or karen 5473005. www.tabletennisnelson.org.nz Choose To Lose trying to lose weight, join us for support, weigh-in, coffee, chat with like minded people. Gold coin donation. Every Thurs at The Centre, 23a Salisbury Rd, Rmd. Contact De Ross: 547 4717 or 027698872 Croquet at Richmond We welcome new members to Golf croquet Thurs & Sundays 1pm - Sheryl 5410623. Association croquet-Wed & Sat 10am contact Betty 5447268. See you on the lawns opp. the new Health Center Lower Queen St. Preschool Music N Motion Wakefield Methodist Church hall cnr Edward & Arrow Sts. Weekly during school terms 10 am. Morning tea. $2 per child, $3 for 2 or more children. Ph 544- 8394.

Stuttering Support If you stutter you are not alone. We are a self-help support group, of people who stutter of any age, who help each other. Meet every 2 weeks 6.45pm-8 pm 25 Maple Cres, Rhmd. Children u 13 with an adult. plse. No charge. www.speakeasynelson.org.nz or contact Neil Davis 541-0727 or on 027 3526402 (txt if you want ) or email neild@xtra.co.nz Richmond Bowling Club Lower Queen St. New Outdoor Bowls season open.

New members & learners welcome. Tues, Thurs & Sat weekly at 1 pm.Social or competitive. Come along & have a try!

Richmond Spinners, Knitters And Felters meet 2nd & 4th Thursday of month at Birch hall, Richmond racecourse at 930.

Weavers meet 3rd thursday at 930.Evening group meet 2nd monday at 7 pm.

Phone Diane, 5476517,or June, 5456466.

Richmond Church of Christ 7pm new Thurs evening church. ph: 544 5415.

Tasman Parrot Club Wanted new members with all the range of aviary birds.

Meet every second month on Sunday, subs very ‘cheep’. For info ph Darryl on 03 528-7298 or Bob on 03 542-3725.

Koru Christian singles group Koru meet monthly for friendship and fellowship ages 25- 55, open to all churches in Richmd, Nelson & Tasman region. Contact korusingles@yahoo.com or Dawn on 03 538-0471 for more information.

Single? Duck Soup is on the first Sunday of every month from 7.30pm. Details & venue on ducksoup.co.nz. Adrienne 5442088 mix@ducksoup.co.nz.

Angie’s AquaFitness Calling all Big & Beautiful People. You can be Active & Healthier. Move in comfort in water.Togs or Wear shorts & T-shirt if you prefer. Tues 10.45-11.45am, $6 Ngawhatu Pool , Stoke Call Angie 547 0198.

Chrysler PT Cruiser Car Club Startiing in the Nelson Region for all of us who love the cars. No joining fees, monthly get together and outings. You will see mine, it has eyelashes on it. On Facebook. Jackie 5449517after 6pm

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WaimeaTramping Club Dec 31-Jan 4, Westport day walks, easy to moderate, ph Robert 544 0142.

Festival Nelson Lakes Kerr Bay, Lake Rotoiti. Two days of family-friendly fun. Sat 21 Jan: Farmers Market, craft wine and beer. Sun 22 Jan: Arts, Crafts & Artefacts Market.

Land-water-air activities, guest chef, free outdoor movie on Sat night. Stalls still available. Join us! For more information, visit www.festivalnelsonlakes.co.nz Art Exhibition 10 Dec- 7th Jan “Little Presents” an exhibition by the Art@203 co-op members and our next exhibition for January. 7th January-28th January“Take 14”an exhibition by Lisa Antonelli. No openings.

Isel House in Stoke Open to the public this summer from 11am to 4pm daily, Tuesdays to Sundays exclusive. We will be closed on Christmas Day but open on Boxing Day, and also on New Year’s Eve and NewYear’s Day. Nelson Beekeeping Club – From March to December we meet at 7:00 pm on the firstTuesday of the month at the Aimee Lounge, Richmond Park Showground’s, Lower Queen Street, Richmond.

The ChristmasTree Festival Nelson Cathedral is a peaceful place to take a break from the shopping, or to visit for a special outing. There are 30 trees representing many community groups and businesses. Open 9-am to 6pm daily from Dec 6-21. Donations appreciated.Tea and coffee at a small charge.

Washbourn Gardens Fare Wanted stallholders for Washbourn Gardens Fare on Nelson Anniversary Day $25 per site.For more imformation please contact Tania on 544 1091This is a richmond Playcentre fundraiser.

Quiz night Brightwater Sprig & Fern 7.30pm Wed 14 Dec $3pp. A Wakefield Toy Library fundraiser.

Mountain Safety Council Nelson Navigation 25/56 Feb ‘12, $50. Outdoor First Aid, 17/18 Mar ‘12, 8/9 Sept 2012, $180. Outdoor First Aid Revalidation 18 Aug ‘12, Advanced Alpine, 25/26 Aug ‘12, $175. Visit www.mountainsafety.org.nz/ training & select Nelson as Branch or call 547 2426. email, jam_nzloi@hotmail.com Cancer Support Groups Meditation Group for cancer patients & their carers - every Tues at 10.30am at Fairfield House. Ph Cancer Society 03 539 3662 for info. Partners and Carers Support Group runs for five consecutive weeks. Ph the Cancer Society 03 539 3662 to register for the next group.

REGULAR EVENTS Duck Soup Singles networking www.ducksoup.co.nz.

Social Table Tennis Monday & Friday - 9am – noon. Wed Club Night - 7pm - 9pm. $4 per person or $10 per family. Bats provided. Non-marking footwear essential ph Stadium 5479479 or karen - 5473005 Nelson Canoe Club Rolling & skills practice - Wed night pool sessions 7.30 9:00pm at Riverside Pool. Members with no instruction $5, Members instruction $10, Non-members no instruction $10, Non-members instruction provided $20.

Info or book instruction pooltraining@ nelsonkayakers.co.nz Celebrate Recovery A support group for those people with Hurts, Hang-ups and Habits (addictions) meets at the Centre 23A Salisbury Rd on Wed 7pm for 7-30pm. More information ph Bob & Jacquie 5380282 Pilates do you want to feel leaner this summer with easy to follow mat pilates held on Wednesday lunch hours in cen-

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All mechanical repairs No job too big or small.

Advanced Automotive 12 Cargill Place, (off Beach Road) Richmond

Ph: 544 1212 Drainlayer

REPAIRS BRAKE & CLUTCH SPECIALISTS

Drainage & Construction Tasman LTD • Registered Drainlayers (residential & commercial) • Sewage Treatment (design,supply, install & service) • Blocked Drains • Video Camera & Drain Inspection • Waterblasting • Excavator & Truck Hire to suit job

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544 1660

Richmond Brake & Clutch 13 McGlashen Ave, Richmond

• Holiday Homes • Bush Cabins • Renovation

LOCALLY OWNED

Electrician

New Homes l Commercial Rural l Retail l Alterations

Prompt response is our priority

24hr Service

542 4473

& Truckwork No job too small

Phone 543 8243

For a Free Ouote Ph Richmond 9700 658

Hairdressing

Hazelnuts

027 542 4473

Ph 544 7905 Delice

31 Beach Rd, Richmond

Painter

027 842 1780 03 541 0539

Registered Electrician

Ph: 021 482 088 or 542 2328

Exhaust & Radiator

Financial Services

Experienced & Qualified Service while you wait Parts Guarantee Free Quotes

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Quality and care, because we are car enthusiasts!

34 Beach Rd, Richmond

p0wa2u@xtra.co.nz

Healing Therapy

Heat Pumps

Interior Sewing

ENERGY HEALING THERAPY

Ph: 544 1014

HEAT and PUMPS Electrical Services

Gift Vouchers Available Call Lyn Simpkin

Tel: 03 544 6893 or 021 030 6097

Panel Beater

Exterior and Interior Painting, Airless Spraying and Wallpapering

Call Elly for a FREE Quote

or 544 9415

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Italian Tile Layer

A creative and professional touch for all your tiling needs

Ph: 544 7897

Mob: 0274 302 546 Email: pietroc@xtra.co.nz

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

90 VANGUARD ST NELSON PH: 548 3954 027 548 3954

027 671 8417

ietro annata

www.myobnelson.co.nz

Phone Brian for a

FREE QUOTE

027 275 0443

Pest Control

Pest Control

Gardening

ARCADIA Gardening

Qualified Horticulturalist ALL GARDEN MAINTENANCE, LANDSCAPING DESIGN & CONSTRUCTION Experienced, friendly service Honesty & reliability

Ph Tony Baker

027 5288 434 (03) 544 3977

Journey Healing

Kerbing

Journey Healing....

GIVE YOUR HOME THE EDGE Add Value & Reduce Maintenance

- Variety of shapes & sizes - Design to suit your needs

NEW

Exposed Aggregate Kerbing Available Now

021 122 9495 or 544 7958

For a FREE Quote call Rob

Plumber

Plumber

0800 527 981 027 479 8152 or 544 9934

Tasman Bay Plumbing Services

Call Adam

Tiler

rebecca@myobnelson.co.nz

Lee Burton

Adam Brumwell

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

Rebecca Palmer Ph: 027 255 4346

Effortless transformation from the inside out!

Holistic Massage Body Spin Practioner

Whiteheart variety New season (2011) crop Grown locally in Wakefield Spray, Gluten & Cholesterol Free, In shell, out of shell, dry roasted (No additives used) $5 door sales at Hazelbrook 126 Main Rd. South, Wakefield.

Phone 03 541 8901 www.phi-hazelnuts-nelson.co.nz See us at Monty’s markets, Nelson

Painter

FREE QUOTES

Phone Brenda

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

HAZELNUTS Undivided focus on customer’s uniqueness.

So treat yourself to the luxurious experience you deserve.

Regular Domestic Pre/End of Tenancy Spring Cleaning Window Cleaning Office/Commercial

Ph: 544 4872

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Locally Owned & Operated

Domestic and Commercial Wiring

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Services

15% OFF Limited time only Electrician

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DOMESTIC & COMMERCIAL

Carpet & Upholstery Cleaning - Rugs & Leather - Flood Restoration

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Local Tradesman with 30 years specialising in; • Driveways • Footpaths • Carparks, etc Preparation, Surfacing & Repairs Plus: Retaining Walls, Digger

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environmentally friendly carpet & upholstery cleaning

WOF’s

Driveways

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Wastewater

NELSON

Specialists in Whitetails and Ants Plus: Spiders, Flies, Wasps, Silverfish & Rodents

Phone Shane

0800 111 778 or 542 2044

For a waste water design report and plan to gain council approval call Mark now.

545 1758 or 027 476 8002

Mark Rounce

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Locally owned & operated

From maintenance to new homes & industrial No job too big or small Servicing sewage treatment systems Plumber, Drainlayer & Gasfitter

Spiders, Ants, Flies, Fleas, Rodents etc 15% OFF - Limited time only

Ph: 544 4872

Website Development

ON-SITE WASTEWATER INFORMATION AND DESIGN SERVICE

Email: rouncep@xnet.co.nz

eco-friendly pest control

Locally Owned & Operated

Your Solar Hot Water Specialists

544 8059

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F544 9037

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