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TDC delays roading upgrades Teresa Hattan Property owners along Gibbs Valley Rd are devastated the Tasman District Council has gone back on its word.

For at least 10 years, Gibbs Valley Rd has been in the long term plan to be sealed and residents say left as it is, the road is a “death trap”.

The TDC have recently had to source money to replenish the emergency fund used on repair works in Golden Bay, meaning the Gibbs Valley upgrade has been delayed.

Tasman mayor Richard Kempthorne says the road was due to be planned for design next year and sealed the following year.

“But that was one of the pieces of infrastructure work the council said, ‘we’re under pressure for rates, lets push that out’.”

Richard understands the residents of Gibbs Valley will be disappointed and he realises the residents don’t want the work to

disappear out on the horizon.

Council has recently developed a matrix to measure and evaluate various projects such as the Gibbs Valley Rd upgrade, which has been re-evaluated.

“We have to make sure that the most important ones are the ones that get done first,” says Richard.

Julie Gordon and her family live at the junction of Bridge Valley and Gibbs Valley Rd. Other property owners concerned about the backtracking are Colin Gibbs and his wife Marilyn.

Colin says both Gibbs Valley and Bridge Valley Rd were to be done in unison some time ago.

“We’d come to the top of the list, and they did Bridge Valley Rd about four years ago.

“We were surprised to hear that they were talking about putting us down to 33rd [on the list],” says Colin.

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SING IT LOUD: Tom Ingham of Hillary, lays down the challenge to the other houses. Photo: Phillip Rollo.

House sports day brings out true colours You would be forgiven for mistaking Waimea College with a battle-field last week.

It was house sports time again and all four houses – Cooper, Hillary, Sheppard and Rutherford – didn’t disappoint, firing chants towards each other to lay down the challenge before taking part in a number of fun activities.

Marching in from every corner of the playing fields with cars, caravans, wheelbarrows, unicycles, drums, super heroes, aliens - they had all bases covered.

The green of Rutherford took out best chanting performance. They planted an agriculture theme which turned in to a farming friendly party. Rutherford were a cut above the rest according to Waimea College Principal Larry Ching, who says the performance ticked all the boxes.

Hillary wowed the school with a circus carnival. Support-

ed by a bright yellow caravan, Hillary’s chanting was top notch as they juggled haka’s in to their performance.

Cooper’s very own Flash Gordon sped through the houses as they took an acoustic guitar sing-along to the next level.

Matt Ayers screeched through his mega phone ordering his fellow students to join the Sheppard uprising. Some cunningly placed house members ran from Cooper, Hillary and Rutherford quickly showing the blue of their real house.

Larry says the standard has continued to grow every year.

“There used to be a lot of variation, now it’s very consistent,” he says.

“It’s a great bonding day and has a great influence on the whole culture of the school.”

For the record, Sheppard took out the final results after egg throws, tug of war, doggie paddle races and more.

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This week Waimea Weekly speaks with a woman aiming to swim the Cook Strait so we ask, what is the toughest thing you’ve ever experienced?

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“My oldest sister has just had her first baby. He had transposition of the great arteries and had open heart surgery at seven days old.

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“I’ve had two relationship breakdowns. It’s been tough, especially when children are involved.”

NEWS IN BRIEF BIKING FINE: Mountain biking on Kahurangi National Park’s Wangapeka Track has resulted in a Wakefield man being fined $900.

Rowan John Pearce, 31, was fined $300 on each of three charges that arose from being found by a Department of Conservation ranger riding his bike on the Wangapeka Track, on which cycling is not allowed, on 7 May last year. He was also ordered in the Nelson District Court on Friday 11 February to pay court costs of $132.89.

HECTOR’S COMBACK: Murchison locals are being invited to help the endangered native Hector’s tree daisy make a comeback to the valleys of the area. The Department of Conservation is offering saplings of the species for sale for a very small cost at the Murchison A&P Show on Saturday 19 February. “Planting and growing these trees could seed a whole new generation of Hector’s tree daisy in Murchison,” says DOC Nelson Lakes biodiversity ranger Sandra Wotherspoon.

‘Explosive’ fire totals home An “explosive” fire ripped through a Lower Queen Street house on Monday evening but fortunately there were no casualties.

Four units from the Richmond and Stoke fire department attended the call received just before 7.30pm.

At the time of the fire there was one person in the house, a child.

“They rang their dad and said something was wrong. The dad said to get out, which is lucky,” said chief fire officer for Richmond Ralph Lonsdale.

Ralph says the fire took off fast and left the house gutted.

“It was well ablaze for 10 minutes until we could muster enough resources to go into the building.”

“It’s pretty much destroyed the whole house,” he says.

Some and ash had started to fall on the Richmond fire station before they received the emergency call.

“There are conflicting reports about how long it took to call the fire brigade,” says Ralph.

But the fire chief says the kid was lucky to get out safely.

At the time of going to print the fire service were looking at one of the bedrooms as the start of the blaze. This had been obtained from what the child saw.

Ralph says he hopes the residential property, located just past the corner of Gladstone Rd, had fire alarms, but they would have been destroyed early on in the BIG BLAZE: A Richmond fire fighter helps put fire. out a home at Lower Queen St on Monday night.

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CONTINUED FROM PAGE 1 Colin and Marilyn, along with Julie, say the property owners have been working hard to make sure the project doesn’t get pushed out onto the horizon. “There is a real safety issue with the road.

It’s a ring road that a lot of traffic goes around,” says Colin.

Having the work completed would not only benefit the property owners along Gibbs Valley Rd, but others in the community, says Julie.

But residents say they can see why council needs to make cuts.

“We can see why and we all appreciate that the money that was there would be better to be spent in Golden Bay. “We appreciate that there are only so many dollars but we would really still like to be top of the list when money becomes available,” says Colin.

FRUSTRATED: Gibbs Valley residents A public meeting at council is to be held on FebJulie Gordon and Colin and Marilyn ruary 24 which will involve decisions on what Gibbs. exactly goes into the draft annual plan.

The public will then be able to make submissions. level of service compared to the cost. It’s always “It is always a big challenge in trying to deliver a compromise and it’s always a hard decision,” the services we feel our community wants and the says Richard.

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Website set to improve community groups

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A new online space for voluntary groups and organisations in Nelson and is now live, following the launch of the new TrustPower Community Connect website.

The new TrustPower Community Connect website was launched last week, with 280 community groups from the region already listed on the website.

One of these is Richmond community group Keep Richmond Beautiful.

Chairman of the organisation Colin Andrews says the web-

site is a good idea to promote the group and intermingle with other groups.

The site is a free online space for grassroots community groups and not-for-profit organisations, providing a place for such groups to promote themselves, their activities and events, as well as to find and network with other volunteers.

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COOLING OFF: Richmond’s Riley Jenks tips a bucket of water over his twin Cullen, 12, at the annual Splash and Bounce held by Richmond New Life Church earlier this month.

VOLUNTEER WEBSITE: Keep Richmond Beautiful chairman Colin Andrews thinks the TrustPower Community Connect website launched last week is a good idea for community and not-for-profit organisations. Photo: Teresa Hattan.

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Foodie set to heat up Brightwater wine and food fest Two head to head Richmond chefs will be working together at the Brightwater Food and Wine Festival this weekend.

Miles Drewery from Miles of Food and Matt Bouterey from Boutereys Restaurant will be combining their talents to provide a high quality gourmet food stall at the festival this Sunday.

Miles will also be providing three cooking demonstrations throughout the day.

He will be creating meals with salmon, mussels and lamb.

“Hopefully it’ll be entertaining. I’m a notorious show-off,” says Miles.

To give punters something to try at home Miles will also be matching wine with food.

Miles says he attempts to make food that looks hard to make, easy.

The Brightwater Food and Wine Festival will be a great day out for locals and visitors to the area.

The festival starts at 11am on Sunday and runs till 6pm.

Tickets are $20 for adults presold or $25 on the gate. Children 12 and under are free.

Tickets can be purchased from: SpecSavers, Richmond Mall; Brightwater Motors, 32 Ellis St or the Wakefield Supermarket, 22 Edward St. The festival is held on Bryant Rd, Brightwater.

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Country affair in Dovedale Animals, music and a friendly atmosphere - what more could you ask for?

The Dovedale Country Affair over weekend provided all three, along with plenty more to entertain the masses.

With a waterslide to keep the children cool and cold drinks and food to keep the parents happy, the annual fair in Dovedale was a roaring success.

The local rural community banded together to put on the annual event , which was held in the large field next to the school.

Jana and Colin Bott of Moutere Strawberries had a stall at the fair and were happy to be involved in the community event.

“We haven’t had a very good season as we lost all the FAIR: Hamish Grant-Sands, 8, and Keanu Sharpe, 9, at the crops before Christmas, but this is still good fun,” says Dovedale Country Affair. Photo Teresa Hattan.

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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 Mary Aitken, Helen Parkes and Gwyneth Thomson at the Spinners and Weavers meeting on Thursday morning.

Melanie Hardiman and Jessica Riddell at the Nouveau Design Awards on Friday evening.

Duncan Gordon and Bryce Wim at the Dovedale Country Fair on Sunday.

Diane Hodgson and Virgina Gray at the Spinners and Weavers meeting.

Nicola Morris, Ana Klotz and Erin Wilks checking out the twilight market at the Nouveau Design Awards.

Susan Couper and Patricia Behrens at the Spinners and Weavers meeting.

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This week the Out & About camera called into the Richmond Spinners and Weavers meeting at the Washbourn Gardens on Thursday.

The ladies there were very welcoming and were looking forward to a lovely day making creations in the sun. On Friday evening we went to the annual Nouveau Design Awards at the Spring Grove Drill Hall. There people were getting ready to enjoy the show and the twilight market out in the fields. On Sunday we took a drive out to the Dovedale Country Fair and spotted a few locals enjoying the music and festivities. Remember, the Out & About camera likes to go to a range of different events and celebrations, so if you’re having a shindig, don’t forget to call us on 544-9037 or email editorial@waimeaweekly.co.nz.

Lisa Chandler, Lynn Price and Sally Reynolds at the Nouveau Design Awards.

Grant Ellis, Sand McDougall and Cheryl and Greg Shaw at the Nouveau Design Awards.

James Lea, Brent Boyce and Brent Dillan manning the BBQ at the Dovedale Fair on Sunday.

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Community patrol turns town around Being fed up with the vandalism to his property prompted a local man to join the Richmond Districts Community Patrol.

Mike preferred not to give his last name, but says the community patrol has helped Richmond to become a safe, sleepy town once more.

In 2007 Mike heard there was to be a meeting at the council for Richmond residents who were concerned about the vandalism, damage and mayhem that was happening in the town.

From this there were moves to set up a community patrol.

The first patrol went out in early 2008 and Mike had his COMMUNITY PATROL: Marty and Mike have been first taste in April of that year. members of the Richmond Districts Community Patrol “I was really shocked by what was going on around me; there were people everywhere and big groups of kids since it started in 2008. Photo: Teresa Hattan.

Murchison fundraising trek filled within month Organisers of Murchison Pony Club’s annual fundraising trek are now turning people away after it has filled within a month of registrations going out.

This year’s “Over the hill to Owen” trek, running from 17-20 March with a limit of 40 riders, has proven so popular that many riders will unfortunately miss out.

Interest in the ride has been huge following last year’s successful “Muster @ Matakitaki” trek, said trek committee member Bron McKenzie.

Running a fundraising trek last year was a new and ambitious concept for the club but thanks to the support from local community and the hardworking trek committee it has become an annual event, she said.

“We were also very lucky with the people who came on the ride. If it wasn’t for them taking a chance with us we would not have had a trek.

This year’s trek will cover different country with steeper terrain and stunning views in the Owen Valley area.

Riders from Greymouth, Golden Bay, Nelson, Blenheim and North Canterbury have already signed up for the trek but interest has also come from the North Island and overseas by word of mouth.

Funds raised from last year’s trek have gone into finishing a new all-weather surface arena for the club. New jumping equipment has been earmarked for this year’s funds.

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But this has all changed in the three years the patrol has been running. “It’s certainly got a lot quieter now to when I first started,” says Mike.

At present the patrol have 26 volunteers and they’re always on the look-out for new people.

The patrol is run on Friday and Saturday nights but Mike says often there is very little action. “Just the odd little things, nothing major.”

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“They are an asset and I thank them for the work that they do,” says Richmond Sergeant Craig Barker.

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TECHNOLOGY IN SCHOOLS: Rachel Ashley, 12, and Joseph McCashin, 12, of St Pauls School in Richmond are pleased to have iPads to learn on this year. Photo: Teresa Hattan.

St Pauls get into iPads Apple iPads could well be on every child’s stationary list in 10 years time according to St Pauls principal John Dorman.

St Pauls, along with Brightwater School, have introduced this latest piece of technology into their schools this year.

St Pauls acquired 16 iPads to replace a pod of laptops that were funded by the church’s Wattie Jenkin Trust.

This fund was extinguished last year, so the school had to look at how they were going to continue to provide up-to-date technology for the students.

“We had to look at what can we provide for the funding that the parents provide and how we can spread that funding a bit further, so that’s when we started to look at iPads because they’re a whole lot cheaper [than laptops],” says John.

One set of laptops were returned under lease and were replaced with iPads. “We were a bit daunted to start with because they are quite different and we were a bit concerned that we wouldn’t be able to functionally do what we could do with the laptops,” says John.

But expediency meant the school had to have iPads, as the funding wouldn’t stretch to another set of laptops, “so we thought ‘let’s give it a go”.

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However, the school belongs to the local ICT [Information Communication Technology] cluster.

“The facilitator Alana King has been excellent.

She’s really pushed us down the track and in a couple of weeks we’ve managed to get all these iPads linked up to the internet,” says John.

Learning about applications, the tools that are used on iPads, has also been interesting for the staff. “There are thousands of them and trying to find the ones that are going to be useful is a real mission.”

A few snags have cropped up already – but John says there will always be ways around these.

John believes the teachers initially would’ve preferred to stay with the laptops.

“But we just don’t have the funding for that and I think they’re really starting to see that there are possibilities here that aren’t even in the laptops.”

The new technology for St Pauls could open a whole new world of reading for the students according to John. “You can buy one digital copy and have it on six iPads so you could have a group of kids reading the book.”

John believes the iPads are sophisticated and userfriendly. “On the first day I told the kids we were getting iPads and they were all very excited.”

Making the switch to the new technology will also help the school financially. “They’re significantly cheaper than a laptop, they’re getting up to a third of the cost,” says John.

Everyone is now looking forward to learning about the iPads and integrating them into the students’ learning. “It’s exciting because it is a whole new world; there is a whole lot of new stuff we’re going to be able to do,” says John.

If the iPads prove to be a success the school would look at replacing their remaining laptops with more iPads next year.

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Richmond charity ride roars into action this weekend Make sure to air out those leathers and give your chrome a good clean in preparation for the Ride for Hope this weekend.

The ride from Nelson to Motueka and back to Hope this Saturday is all in the name of charity.

All funds raised on the day will go to the

Richmond Mall Foundation, which supports locals and local community groups.

“It’s all about staying local. The money will help out anything community related – all groups and individuals are encouraged to apply for funding from March 1,” says Richmond Mall manager David Hill.

The Ride for Hope is one of two big fun- at the Hope Domain from 12.30pm. draisers for the foundation this year, the “Ride for Hope has the full support of the other being last month’s Richmond Mall police, ACC and Land Transport. It’s an Rodeo. “It’s important to note that the awesome ride especially as it’s in support owners of the mall will match the funds of a great cause. We’re thrilled to be able to support the local community,” says David. raised dollar for dollar,” says David.

Entry is just $10 for either rider or pil- Applications for the Richmond Mall Founlion passenger and includes a registration dation will be available from the customer badge, spit roast, soft drink and entry into service desk from the start of next month.

The ride, which will be run rain or shine, the prize draw.

The Ride for Hope is based on a ride David aims to be the biggest show of support by completed several years ago to Christch- bike riders in the district. urch. This ride raised $20,000 for Cure The best outcome for the weekend for David would be having 1,000 people turn out Kids.

The Richmond Mall already sponsors to show their support. around 200 teams and individuals in the “It would provide good momentum gocommunity. “It’s just another way of giving ing forward. It’s the first time this event back to the community,” says David. has been held but we want to build on its Prizes on the day will include two one year success for future events. If we could make motorcycle registration fees, motorcycle it an annual event that would be great.” jackets, merchandise, Richmond Mall vouchers and motorcycle training vouchers. All prize draw winners must be at the Hope Domain in person to collect their prize.

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O’Fee takes a year off to train for Strait crossing Teresa Hattan

The young woman has had a year off after completing a university degree in nutrition and has been living at home with her parents in Richmond to prepare for the swim.

Imagine swimming with sharks.

Richmond’s Andrea O’Fee doesn’t like the thought, but “It sort of builds up from month to month. You start off it could be a possibility when she tackles the Cook Strait doing 30 kilometres a week, then 40km a week the next month, 50km the next and so now I’m at 60km a week, so in a few weeks.

The 22 year-old began her swimming career in Welling- 10km a day with one day rest.” ton and will be taking on this new challenge with enthu- Andrea does ocean swimming for practise, but spends a lot of time in the pool working on her endurance. siasm.

The ex Waimea Intermediate and Nelson Girls student “Because you can’t wear a wetsuit I need to do cold conditioning so I’ll go to the lake and swim for a few hours moved to Nelson when she was 12.

First on the list of big challenges was the Coast to Coast. there most weekends, so that’s like 17-18 degrees and the Andrea was in a team that completed the race a few years Strait is going to be between 15 and 17.”

The one thing that worries Andrea about the swim is the ago.

“I really loved swim training, more than cycling or run- cold, but also in her mind are the things that could be in the water with her. ning and so I decided it was time for something crazy.”

“We did race with orcas last week in the sea which wasn’t very nice. They say that one in six swims encounters sharks, but no one’s died, no one’s been eaten so I think I’ll be okay.

“There are also jellyfish but you cover yourself in something like goose fat for the warmth and also so the jellyfish can’t sting you.”

Andrea has to swim at a certain speed per hour, with organiser of the event Philip Rush wanting her to aim for 3.8 to 4 kilometres an hour every hour.

“If you drop off that that’s when you start to get cold,” she says.

Swimming the Strait is harder going from north to south as you move into colder water towards the end.

“Whereas if I go south to north I’ll be swimming into warmer water,” says Andrea.

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“It’s all dependant on the tides and the currents on the day so I’ve got my tides from the 25th of February to about the 5th of March.”

Not knowing the exact day of the swim makes the end of her training hard.

“You normally build up to it and taper off and it’s quite hard to organise that.”

The Cook Strait is 22km in a straight line, but when swimming the distance creeps up to around 26 or 27km.

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Everyone watching her will be the thing that keeps the young woman going. She says she’s also “pretty terrified” of Philip.

“When he gets going and gives me a talk I think that will keep me going, regardless of how I’m feeling.”

Andrea says it’s not an “if”, but “when” she gets to the other side.

“When I get there I will probably just want to die because I’ll be so cold but I’ll be so happy and then I’ll probably sleep for about a week and get up and decide I need to do something else.”

The courageous swimmer is still on the look-out for sponsors to help her achieve her goal.

“The swim is $5,000. That covers all the boats, the navigation, the coaching from Phillip. There’s a lot that goes on behind the scenes. There are a lot of things that could happen so there are a lot of things that are involved.”

Andrea currently has $1,000.

“Every little bit counts, people have been coming up to me and giving me $100 and that’s awesome, every little bit adds up and Fresh Choice Richmond gave me $500 so that’s quite cool.”

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The Agricultural and Pastoral Shows offer a wide range of activities to keep the whole family entertained.

A Kiwi tradition, the shows have something for everyone including: live entertainment, livestock competitions, agricultural demonstrations and displays, amusements, side shows and a range stalls selling everything from Tractors to Candyfloss.

All the usual family fun attractions are back; monster truck rides, merry go round, ferris wheel, the popular terrier race and irish dancing.

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What’s happening at the Club • Have a go at darts! Pre-season warm up is happening Sunday February 27 from 1pm-4pm at Club Waimea. There is a free sausage sizzle and new players are always welcome.

See you there. For more information phone Doug – 021 027 20641.

• Rugby Section. Super 15 starts this Friday which means it is also time for our Super 15 Tipping Competition.

You can pick up your envelope at the bar for the first weeks selection and to complete your registration details.

The cost is just $30 if you belong to the Club Waimea Rugby Section and $35 if you are not. This allows you to join with this growing exuberant group of club members. So who’s going to win this week? The Crusaders look strong again.

• Upcoming entertainment. There’s plenty more entertainment to keep you busy at the Club in the coming weeks, with a number of local bands performing: Feb 19th - Gravy Train.

Feb 26th - D’s Karaoke.

March 5 - Denny Behrens.

March 12 - Krazy Kats Rock’n’Roll.

March 19 - The Motueka Brass Band with an “Om Pa Pa” night.

March 26 - Avago Karaoke.

• The members Jackpot still stands at $2000. The members who have not been at the club to collect their prize were membership numbers; 404, 563, 885 and 915. But while the main jackpot wasn’t struck, the No2 jackpot has been struck twice.

On January 20, member 426 won the $300 prize and then after two weeks of winners not turning up, member 403 claimed the $400 jackpot. So this week the number two jackpot will start again at $200. Make sure you are at the club to collect your prize. You would hate to miss out.

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New chef cooks his way into Club A new head chef has arrived at Club Waimea hoping to spice up the kitchen.

Jim Lillico is an experience chef and has been in the industry for the past 30 years. Those years have taken him all over the planet where he worked in a restaurant in London and hotels in Australia and New Zealand.

Jim has spent the past ten years working at the Rutherford Hotel in Nelson before moving on to Club Waimea for a new challenge.

“You need to stimulate yourself. Just get out there and do something different,” he says.

A specialist pan cook chef, Jim will have to adjust to the new menu but he says the pasta has become his speciality at the club.

His aim at the club is to develop the conference rooms as well as bring in more non-members to try the food.

He says he is happy to be in Richmond bringing his experience to local taste buds.

Jim has enjoyed his first two weeks getting to know his new staff members and he says a close interaction with customers being a major positive, with the kitchen so close to the tables.

“I’m normally behind a wall and a door. So it’s a new experience. It’s good. I enjoy talking to people anyway.”

Jim’s menu will offer a range of food, enough choices to please every one in the family. The kitchen is open from lunch from 11am2.30pm on weekends and from 5.30pm-late from Thursday to Sunday Come try Jim’s cooking today.

NEW CHEF: Jim Lillico is the new chef at Club Waimea’s restaurant. Jim has a wealth of experience that he hopes will win over local diners. Come down and try Jim’s tasty food at the Club from this Thursday night.

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Jackpot 2 - $200.00 Lucky member #403 won last week so back to the start again.

Come along and have two chances to win!!!!!!

Murray Pash with his Valentine’s Day surprise at Club Waimea. Murray is part of the staff and was given these flowers by two of his colleagues. Murray says he was shocked to get the flowers but would probably give them to his wife before plotting revenge on the generous staff.

Debentures come back to Club Back in 1971, Club Waimea started a building fund to get the club up and running.

As part of the building fund, members could purchase debentures.

Club member Barry Clarke purchased five debentures, number one through to number five, all those years ago.

And last week, Barry donated these historic documents back to the club and they will soon be on display in the foyer.

Incidentally, in 1971 Barry paid just $3 for his sub then $5 just two years later along with a building levy of the same amount.

Club member to shave his hair for Starship Noel Waters will shave his hair to a number two if we can raise $2000 or more for the Starship Foundation.

With the total donations already at $810, that haircut could be sooner rather than later for Noel.

Please help us support this worthy cause. These children need our help. Donations can be made at the Club bar and it would be fantastic if we could go even higher than the targeted $2000.

Noel and the Club would like to thank you for your generous support.

Club Waimea manager John Hewison, right, with Barry Clarke who is donating his five debentures to the Club.

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But not only is Greenacres Golf Course picturesque, it is also one of the most testing courses available in Nelson.

The golf club can be found on Best Island and is just a short drive from most townships in the Nelson region.

The club has been located here for over 50 years.

President and manager of the club Graham Sherlock believes the course and club rooms offer a relaxing and quiet place to enjoy a round of golf.

“We emphasise that it’s very peaceful and quiet here,” he says.

Several of the trees along the lush fairways are home to countless tui.

“They’re just fabulous,” says Graham.

The flexibility and laid-back nature of the golf club appeals to a wide MIXED VETS: Barbara James of Richmond swings range of people. into action ahead of the monthly Greenacres Mixed Vets Generally there is no need to book a time if the sudden urge to play golf tournament. pops up, just pack up your club and head along.

Greenacres is also a less formal club compared to others in the district.

“We offer the best value, the best course and of course we’re on Best Island,” says Graham.

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“We already have several corporate events booked for this year,” says GOLFING MEN: Greenacres professional Alistair Palmer and president Graham.

The Greenacres and manager Graham Sherlock. something to suit everyone.”

The ladies 9 hole golf at Greenacres has been in operation for over 10 years.

Ladies 9 hole golf originally started as a nationwide activity and is ideal for busy ladies of all ages without the time constraints of playing a full 18 holes.

Tuesdays and Thursdays are the days set aside for the ladies to get their fix of golf.

There are also large discounts available for first year membership and bulk memberships.

Graham’s brother-in-law was visiting from Australia recently and commented on the peacefulness of Greenacres.

“He said all you could hear was buzzing around the Australian courses and traffic, but here it is quiet and with a fabulous outlook.”

If you don’t feel as young or as fit as you used to, there is no need to panic. You can still enjoy a round of golf at Greenacres.

“The course is basically flat but undulating, it’s a really good challenge. It’s rated as the most testing course in Nelson. That’s not necessarily how it’s played, but it’s how it’s rated,” says Graham.

The course also boasts lovely greens and fairways with well-maintained rough, which is at an average player level.

Graham also says the course has been described by some media in the past as “one of the top five most picturesque courses in the country.”

The club welcomes with open arms anyone new to golf and Graham says he makes a point of introducing himself to new faces he sees around the course.

“It’s just something that I’ve got into the habit of doing. I hope it makes the new players feel welcome,” he says.

Greenacres is always on the lookout for new members and Graham and his staff encourage

Golf Club also has a professional on hand to provide lessons for both new members and those looking to improve their handicaps.

Alistair Palmer is in charge of encouraging and improving golfers who play at Greenacres.

A five week “learn to play” course has been established at Greenacres.

Alistair will provide five sessions over five weeks to anyone who wants to learn.

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Junior lessons for those 18 and under are $20 for half an hour and the club also offers a Wednesday ‘swingers’ session which is for new golfers.

This is $8 a session and is from 1-2pm.

Alistair says it is good the club has a Proud to be associated professional with Greenacres Golf on site to The 9-hole ladies 2010 shootout tournament finalists. From right to left Course offer lessons Bev Jacka (winner), Melody Nicholls, Grace Clark, Kathy Simpson, Betty and advice.

Brown (runner up), Sue Lambert, Judy Sisam, Jenny Bates, Pam Brockie, “Most clubs Judy Waugh, and Val Bennett-Earl. Shootout finalists are selected on good of any note consistent performance throughout the season with the final played in Ocwill have a tober. Greenacres pride themselves on being flexible and ‘not too formal’ professional which is why they have so many happy and longstanding members. and this is a good club so we do,” he says. sold to club members and the public.

The golf shop is a branch of Sharpies, which is “We’re regularly shifting, moving or owned by Craig Vercoe. removing tress so we have an excess of “We like to welcome everyone we can and wood,” says Graham. obviously new golfers are very welcome. Purchasing firewood from the club is much Water Pumping, People who are looking at joining the club are cheaper than buying it elsewhere, he says. offered the opportunity to see the course at a Funds raised from the venture will go back Treatment and very good rate. into the club. Phone the club on 544-8420 for Filtration “If they’re genuinely interested in joining we more information about this.

Specialists give them the opportunity to play for a low cost Most golf courses in the district are currently to see if Greenacres is for them,” says Alistair. brown fairways and dry ground, but not Nelson’s only Authorised Dealer and Distributer of With winter just around the corner, Greenacres Greenacres.

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On the Brightside Hi there everyone, Welcome back to the first On the Brightside for 2011. I hope everyone had a restful break over the holiday time and enjoyed the warm sunny weather and everything that goes with that.

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thank you to the Brightwater Volunteer Rural Fire Brigade for helping us put up the lights and also to the other people who came and helped too. You will have seen that the tree that the lights were on has been removed. We will replace it with a new one that will look great with lights on in the future. Thanks to Grant and Debbie for removing the tree, great job guys. Also thanks to Charlie for clearing up the branches.

The Noticeboard has had a major overhaul, thanks to Alex for replacing the boards and putting it all back together.

Thanks to Debbie for sorting all the notices and keeping it neat and tidy, it looks great and is ready for all your notices. You can get the key from Scissor Art to put a notice in.

Carols by Glolite was an awesome evening and greatly enjoyed by everyone. We have received $1600+ to put towards the upgrade of the BMX Track.

The application for funds to paint the Mural was sent in this week to the TDC Creative NZ scheme. We have a sketch of how it will look thanks to artist and Brightwater resident, Marie Greeks, so we look forward to hearing whether or not we have been successful.

Lastly we would like to thank the local advertisers who are supporting On the Brightside, we hear that local people are supporting them in return, this is great news so keep it up.

Our next meeting is 8 March 2011, at Brightwater School, 7.30pm. See you there, Your Community Association A History -The Hall near Snowden’s Bush Brightwater was one of the first places settled in the Nelson area and hence, has many historical buildings. The exact date that the St Paul’s Hall beside Snowden’s Bush was built is unknown but it has a long and

An Adventure of a Lifetime - Local Scouts and Leaders recently attended the 19th NZ Scout Jamboree held at Mystery Creek. Ten days of non-stop adventure and challenges were enjoyed by Scouts from New Zealand, Australia and the Pacific Islands. Adventure Jam was based around X-factor challenges with Scouts participating in a range of adventure activities and challenges. The Brightwater Group would like to thank everyone who helped with fundraising to cover costs relating to the Jamboree. Thank you to the local businesses and our generous community for giving us this opportunity of a once in a lifetime adventure. colourful history. Church records show that in 1880, 40 pounds was available for the addition to the “present school room”. A year after the original vicarage burnt down in 1904, the church horticultural show committee held their first Brightwater Flower Show using the room and an adjacent tent. Feeling the show was cramped they extended it in 1907. Basically just a shell, for the first few years it didn’t even have a floor.

The men of the district rallied and using river shingle a floor was poured so the shows could be held in some comfort.

In 1951 the Max family gave a sum of money to the church, with the purpose of upgrading the hall, in memory of Lieutenant L S Max who had died of wounds in the war. A ceiling was added and general redecoration was carried out. There are many stories of the great meals that were produced in primitive conditions. So it is not surprising there

was a continual push for improvements to the cooking and sanitary facilities.

This also proved beneficial to the many groups that traveled to Brightwater by train and walked to Snowden’s Bush Reserve to picnic and camp.

That’s the way that the building stayed until the early 1990’s when there was muttering that because it looked less than pretty it should be pulled down.

After discussion and inspection by an architect it was discovered that the bones of the building were reasonably sound and a decision was taken to renovate rather than bulldoze. Handyman from the district came together for a working bee that lasted many months and the hall was refloored, recladded and totally redecorated, and a newly designed kitchen installed.

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ing feedback from the community, we narrowed down exactly what track users would like and a concept has been produced with the help of a professional track builder. We will end up with a track that is fun for primary school children, but still challenging enough to develop skills and confidence. There will be a junior circuit for preschoolers, a high jump for older riders, all set in a landscaped area where parents can watch the action.

As we get set to move into the building process, we need the support of the local community. We have received great support to date from Tasman District Council and The Carols by Glowlight Festival. What we particularly need help with right now is a supply of more clay close to Brightwater, machinery and operater time and manual labour. If you can help in any way, please contact Rua Sargent (542 3889, ruaj9@xtra. co.nz).

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MENT is to be held SUNDAY 27TH MARCH AT TOTARADALE GOLF COURSE. Teams of 4 cost $15.00 per player. Shot Gun start 8.30am.Be there by 8.15am.18 holes. Get a team together. Entries to Diane Ph542 3344 or email sportwanderers@xtra.co.nz Rugby - Training has started for the Seniors and U18s on Tuesdays and Thursdays at 6.30pm. We are planning to have Division 1, 2, and 3 teams, U18, 15s, and 14s. Juniors will have teams from U13 down to U6s. Coaches and WANDERERS SPORTS CLUB Cricket-Primary and intermediate managers are required for some teams. cricket starts again when the school term Have you some skills that can be put to begins in 2011.Wanderers will have an use? We also require a coach and manIntermediate B team and a Primary B ager for our Div 3 team. Contact Club team. If you are interested in playing Captain Frazer Lochhead Ph 542 4444 please contact the Club. Congratula- or 027 539 2035 to register your interest tions to Greg Field and Jack Gully for or find out more detail. making the Nelson Under 18 team.

Junior Rugby - Registrations at WanIf you would like to be involved with derers Rugby Club Friday 11th March senior or junior cricket, coaching/man- 5.30 – 7.30pm. Discounted Subs if paid aging a team or as a player please con- on the night. Eftpos avaliable. Have a tact Club Captain Dan Cooper 544 4717 game of Rippa Rugby/Beach Cricket and enjoy a barbeque. The bar will be or 027 427 2539.

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WANDERERS GOLF TOURNA- Wanderers Netball Club - Trials will be held on Monday 28th FebSPECIAL PUBLIC MEETING FOR ruary 6pm at Saxton Courts BRIGHTWATER and Wednesday 2nd March The Brightwater Community Association is 6pm. All players urged to atcalling a special public meeting at 7.30pm tend and new players welon Wednesday 23rd February at Brightwater come. Club has a new manSchool. The aim of this meeting is to ask mem- agement team with qualified bers of our community of all ages and walks of coaches. Any queries contact life, for ideas and suggestions for developing a Diane 542 3344 or Sam 027 healthy happy and fulfilled community.

6644415. Netball Annual We have the opportunity along with Wakefield General Meeting to be held to apply for a substantial amount of funds from Thursday 10th March 7pm at the Community Development Scheme, to de- Wanderers Clubrooms. All velop and improve our community so we need welcome your input to understand what you would like for Brightwater’s future.

BRIGHTWATER BMX If you need further information or have some TRACK UPGRADE - CAN ideas and cannot make it to the meeting please YOU HELP? contact Janice Gibbs 5422009 email: Janice@ Plans to upgrade the BMX ts.co.nz or Andy McQueen 5424461 email: track in Rutherford Park are a.s.mcqueen@clear.net.nz progressing well. After obtaingive the hall another face lift. In the past 2 years we have repolyurethaned the floors and more recently remodelled the kitchen. The next step is to repaint the interior of the hall. We have been most grateful to Prinegrove Trust and the many people that have given their time and talents to continue to make the Hall a useful and practical place for the church and the Brightwater Community.

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Just a thought Do you recognise the people? The setting? The event? Can you tell us more?

Please contact: history@museumnp.org.nz or phone 03 5489588 Each week two photos of the museum’s “glass plate” collection will run in Waimea Weekly with the goal of exposing the photographs to more people and get some feedback on the collection. In some cases very little is known about the images published so readers are invited to submit any information they may have to help with identification.

Right: Unnamed boys, Nelson Provincial Museum, Fletcher Collection: 2796 Below: Motorcycle and sidecar, Nelson Provincial Museum: Collier Collection: 32.

You can support this project with a $10 donation, to find out more visit www. nelsonmuseum.co.nz/collection or contact: 3for$10@museumnp.org.nz Nelson Weekly and Waimea Weekly are proud to support this exciting and significant project

Last year a 17-year-old girl who comes The issue is not that people need a corto our youth group, read a book called Do rection in behavior but we need a change Hard Things, by Alex Brett. This book of heart. We need to get at the root of talks about the low expectation culture the issue, which is the heart because once has on teens today. One of things she we get that right then our crops will be agreed with was how adults had low ex- plentiful and we will start bearing ripe pectations of her and her peers. We don’t fruit on our branches. You may be asking give teenagers nearly enough credit and how do we do that? You see the God who expect way too little of them and we made the universe designed us as perfect aren’t even too concerned if they rebel human beings. But we decided that we because its just something all teenagers didn’t need God and choose to live life do. But is the issue is bigger than that? without him. When we turned our backs I think that even if society changed and on him our hearts started to decay. God suddenly began to expect more from teen- is the rootstalk that makes our fruit grow and our character mature. agers and challenge them to He says, "I am the vine; you be better people it would not are the branches. If a man make much of a difference. remains in me and I in him, Maybe the reason society has he will bear much fruit; apart stopped challenging teens to do hard things, stop rebelfrom me you can do nothing” ling, quit binge drinking, etc (John 15:5).

Even though we deserted is because it doesn’t work.

God and have become lost in Perhaps we are too focused our wickedness he provides a on the external behavior and correcting actions rather than way out. 2000 years ago he focusing on the internal conmade himself like us, taking on the form of a man named ditions of the heart that bring Jesus. He took the punishforth character and maturity?

Nick Ippolito Last year an article pub- Youth Pastor, Hope ment for our wickedness and lished by CNN interviewed Community Church died on a cross so we could be set free from our decaying a Princeton Professor’ Kenda Dean author of Almost Christian. She hearts and give us a new one. He wants says more teenagers are embracing what you and every teenager to know that you she calls, “Moralistic Therapeutic De- may try hard to be a good person but you ism” which simply means they are using can’t without the new heart that Jesus the church as way to make themselves a offers to all those who put their trust in better person and using God as a thera- him. All you need to do is confess and pist to boost their self-esteem. Religion repent of your sinful heart and live a new says you need to be a good person be- life with Jesus. You can do that sitting cause then God will like you and you can in your chair right now because all you then go to Heaven, but Jesus says you are need is to accept Jesus’ love for you and not a good person but I love you and by he gives you a new heart, one that loves God and gives you a new life. my grace I will change you.

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followed in the afternoon by a ‘Kickstart Scott’ type time trial. Again a series of obstacles are ridden, but this time one rider at a time with the added incentive of completing the loop in the fastest time with the least points lost. Both of these events should be a lot of fun for both riders and spectators, say orgainsers.

There will be an evening at Club Waimea on Saturday from approx 7pm to 8pm with the opportunity to meet Mick Andrews, Haruo Kimura, Yasuo Manzawa and our local Team Xtreme riders, last seen at the Richmond A&P Show in November. There will also be some footage of Saturday’s riding.

On Sunday is the main NZ Ihatove Adventure Trial, which is ridden during the course of the day across a large area of farmland between the Parkes Punawai Farm and Hunts Highfield Farm, both at 88 Valley, Wakefield.

Again spectators will have an opportunity to see riders as they return from two separate loops and negotiate sec-

tions at the main start/finish area.

For more information about the NZ Ihatove Adventure Trial and Team Xtreme visit www.nonstopadventure. co.nz/newzealandihatovetrials.php or phone Stephen at 03 5451053 The event will be signposted from the Wakefield 88 Valley turnoff, with best spectator viewing between 10.00 am and 3.00 pm both days.

As this event is held on private farmland you will need to bring your own food and water. Sorry no dogs allowed.

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International stars come to ride Nelson Some of the world’s top trial riders will be in the region this weekend for the second annual NZ Ihatove Adventure Trial.

The sports tourism event will involve participation from national and international riders and is held at 88 Valley in Wakefield each February.

Helping to put Tasman District on the map internationally, this rider-friendly event is all about fun and participation, a recipe that has been working very successfully for over 35 years in Japan, the home of the Ihatove event.

Guest riders at the NZ Ihatove Adventure Trial this year will be UK Trials legend Mick Andrews; chief development rider of Yamaha and past all Japan champion, Haruo Kimura; along with the founder of the Japanese Ihatove event, Yasuo Manzawa.

Trials is about technical skill, navigating tricky tracks and obstacles. Nelson is home to several of New Zealands top riders, including brothers Peter and Nick Oliver.

The event kicks off on Saturday, 19 February, with the Nonstop Trial, where the object is to ride through obstacles without putting your feet down and without stopping,

HAVING A BALL: Some of the international participants at last years NZ Ihatove Adventure TOP VIEW: Ihatove founder Yasuo Manzawa working his way around the Trial. hills of Wakefield at last year’s NZ Ihatove Adventure Trial.

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MOTOCROSS GIRL: Brightwater’s Brookie-Lee McManaway, 4, is well on her way to becoming a famous motocross rider. Photo: Teresa Hattan.

Motocross star in the making Getting a motorbike on her third birthday could well be the ticket that sees Brookie-Lee McManaway turn into the next Katherine Prumm.

At just four years-old, Brookie-Lee has already won several trophies.

The Brightwater youngster has recently been acquired a new KTM 50 to ride and says she loves doing “wheel stands and jumps” on this new bike.

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by Dan Shallcrest and Bryan Heaphy has been a highlight of Brookie-Lee’s motocross career so far.

She says being the only girl in her class is pretty cool and beating the boys isn’t too bad either.

Brookie-Lee’s father Bryan says it’s brilliant to have his daughter involved in motocross. “She just hopped onto a two-wheel BMX and took off, no trainer wheels. She wouldn’t know what a trainer wheel

was, it was the same with a motorbike - she just hopped on it and took off.”

Brookie-Lee’s favourite motocross rider is Josh Coppins.

The bubbly young girl is looking forward to attending the national championships later this year.

Bryan says the initial setup to get anyone involved in motocross can be expensive. “But once you’re in the sport, it’s basically the accommodation and petrol and a bit of maintenance on the bikes.”

Brookie-Lee’s mum Louise says she loves that motocross is a familyorientated sport.

“It keeps us together as a family.”

Brookie-Lee and her parents have high hopes of becoming a famous motocross rider one day, and if her determination is anything to go by, it could happen sooner rather than later.

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Press cup preparations under way for Waimea College 1st XV The Press Cup rugby season may be months away but the Waimea College squad is already hard at work, training several times a week.

Waimea has lost a dozen players from last year’s team but it has a stellar young programme to draw from, including last year’s South Island-winning under 15 Waimea College team.

Tony Cadigan and Phil Cross are back to coach the side, with its first competitive game at home against Rangiora on April 30. Tony says he is excited about the upcoming season and the talent the school has. “We’ve got a lot of great young guys who are keen as mustard and working hard; it should be a good year.”

Waimea has a favourable draw this year with most of its games at home, but will travel for several pre-season games, including the annual Easter tournament, hosted

by Christchurch Boys High. That tournament involves teams from Taiwan, Japan, Australia and South Africa.

RUN IT UP: Waimea College 1st XV coach Tony Cadigan with senior players and the rest of the squad at training. * The team is hosting a fundraising quiz night on February 25 at the Waimea Old Boys Clubrooms. To book a Photo: Andrew Board. table call Jim Matthews on 027 742 3321.

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Age group champs take aquatic centre The final four sessions of the Swimming Nelson Marlborough Age Group Championships were held over the weekend at the ASB Aquatic Centre in Richmond with Nelson South dominating the major races.

Individual cups and trophies were up for grabs in some age categories, while those unfortunate enough to not be in these age groups were competing for pride, to gather points for their club, and potentially to win the cup for overall best swimmer.

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Touch finals to be played this week at Jubilee Park The touch season is coming to a close in Richmond.

Semi finals and finals are being played this Friday at Jubilee Park from 5.45pm.

The last night for round points is this Wednesday.

Points gained so far: Div 1 Mens: 1 Office Products Titans 31; 2 Tasman Glass 30; 3 Turf Omars 29; 4 NBS Magpies 28; 5 The Smiths

27; 6 Subway Johnston 25.

Div 2 Mens: 1 El Taverna 34; 2= Jennian Homes 32; 2= On Farm Hungry Chooks 32; 4 Yummy South 23; 5 Village Cycles Tigers 21; 6 Thirsty Thirds 15.

Social Div 1 Mixed: 1 Orange Dog Pitbulls 39; 2 Electric Avenue 34; 3 ANZ 25; 4 Dodgers 20.

Social Div 2 Mixed: 1 SLC 37; 2 Mix N Match 34; 3 Berkett Contracting 33; 4 NZ Solar 31; 5= Fresh Legs 30;

5= Sprig & Fern 30; 7 YARDS 29; 8= Sun City Taxis 26; 8= Brightwater Motors 26; 10= Nelpack Wrappers 25; 10= Rugga Chicks 25; 10= Paula’s Preschool 25; 13 Waimea College Warriors 24; 14 The Buying Group Bullets 23; 15 Fresh AS 20; 16 Tonic 18; 17 Signature Homes Warriors 14; 18 NBS 11.

Womens: 1 The Car Company 7; 2 Rugger Chicks 25.

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Yoga

Breathe - Stretch – Relax Hatha Yoga class every thursday 5.30 - 7.00 pm at Richmond Recreation Centre Cambridge Street All Welcome!!! Phone Jamila 5446145

U3A AGM

WAKA AMA: Graham Payn and Karen Skilton of Richmond race in the mixed two-person race at the Tuna e Hoe Ana regatta last year.

Photo: Karen Clark.

Lake locals gear up for waka ama event He says the lake is a special setting, made even more distinctive due to its many fat eels. `The name of the event pays homage to them; Tuna e Hoe Ana means ‘paddling with eels’.’’

Marty says the St Arnaud locals will take part in a fun sprint race at midday on Saturday. Each crew will be steered by an experienced club paddler.

The fun race is one of many races being held over the weekend. About 100 paddlers from around the South Island are expected to take part in the event, including a strong field from local waka ama clubs such as Maitahi and the Motueka Waka Ama Club.

Spectators are welcome to come along to the event, which kicks off on Friday evening with one and two-person canoe races and continues on Saturday with six-person canoe races. All races will be held at Kerr Bay and will be close to shore, providing plenty of action for spectators.

Marty says any other God’s law of abundance in the St Arnaud locals who would like to take part divine economy in Saturday’s fun race can still do so if they Discover how to tap into the divine contact him by Febabundance - enriching your life ruary 17. He can be reached at kmclark@ International speaker, xtra.co.nz or 03-5485835 (evenings).

Marta Greenwood, Event Times: Friday is a practitioner and February 18, 5-7.30pm teacher of Christian (one/two-person racScience healing and es); Saturday February a member of the 19, 8.30am-3.30pm Christian Science Board of Lectureship (six-person races) Venue: Kerr Bay, Lake Rotoiti. For more inThursday February 17 at 12.30pm formation visit www. maitahi-outrigging.

Tasman District Library org.nz/events/Tuna e Queen St, Richmond Hoe Ana.

St Arnaud locals will get in amongst the action at a waka ama (outrigger canoeing) regatta at Lake Rotoiti next weekend.

Local residents and bach owners have responded enthusiastically to an invitation to take part in the Tuna e Hoe Ana regatta, organised by the Nelson-based Maitahi Outrigger Canoe Club.

Club captain Marty Clark says it’s great to see the local community getting behind the event, which will be held on February 18 and 19.

‘We decided this year to organise a fun race specifically for the locals, because we wanted to give them an opportunity to have a go at waka ama. It’s also our way of saying ‘thank you’ for allowing us to race on their lake, which is a stunning race venue,’ he says.

The regatta has been running for three years and Marty believes it’s the only waka ama regatta in the country to be staged in an alpine environment.

will be at 10 am on Wed 23 Feb, Aloha Lodge, Beach Road, Tahunanui.

Speaker Alan Mathews “Why Nelson?”

Morning Tea $3. All members and intending members welcome. Contact Caryll ph 547 6439

Speak with Confidence

Let us motivate and encourage you to step outside of your comfort zone and gain the skills and confidence you need.

Join Powertalk International - Club Waimea - meets in Annesbrook twice a month in a friendly environment. For more info ph Peggy 539 0477 or Yvonne 544 6350.

Waimea Tramping Club

Day trip Sun 20 Feb, Appletree Bay, Abel Tasman National Park, easy, ph Hilary 547 3457 or Christine 548 8308.

Weekend trip 25-27 Feb, Sawcut Gorge, medium, ph Katie 547 7850 or Maria 541 8598.

Morris Minor Car Club

Top of South meeting Sun 27 Feb. 11.30am onwards for BYO lunch Rabbit Island. Interested? All welcome.

Contact Julie Ph5473316 or Trevor Ph5268884.

Community Lunch

You are invited to lunch at 12pm 24 Feb at St Johns Edward Street, Wakefield. No charge, a gold coin donation appreciated. RSVP to Brenda 541 9413.

Chandrakirti Meditation Centre

Introduction to Meditation Reduce stress and enhance well-being Tues Evenings 7-8.30pm 15,22 Feb/1,15,22,29 March Hearing Association Rooms, 354 Trafalgar Sq; Nelson $10/class Details Alan Chat about Buddhism Explore Buddhist philosophy to enhance well being Includes meditation. Tuesday mornings 10.30-12 noon 15 Feb /1 & 15 March Held at Chandrakirti Meditation Centre $10/class Details Alan (03)5432021

Hope Indoor Bowling Club

Opening night Tues 8 March . Have a go At the Hope Hall New Members welcome.For Information phone Ellen 03 544 7512 or Bill 03 544 9273

Very last World Day of Prayer

For the Richmond area. Friday 4th March at 10am, Anglican Church, Dorset St. After 40 yrs we sadly say goodbye to this yearly ecumenical service. For further info. contact Marie Stephens, 544 7100

Gliding Open Day

Try the thrill of gliding. St Arnaud strip from 9am Sun 6 March. Everyone Welcome. Contact Fred 544 8595

Nelson lake Gilding Club

Macintosh Users Group

(NMUG) Annual general meeting .

Thurs 17 Feb 2011. New Life church, Montgomery car park at 7pm.

Isel House

Open Tuesday to Sunday 11am to 4pm, entry by donation. Sunday 20th Feb is Music in the Park from 2pm to 3.30 pm featuring City of Nelson Pipe Band and Scottish Country Dancing.

Colonial Teas available

River Safety Course

Mountain Safety Council Course Sat26 Feb. Theory & Practical session $25, ¾ Day Designed for; Trampers, Walkers, Mountaineers, Hunters etc. Application forms on www.mountainsafety.org.nz/ Training Phone Justin 03 543 7001.

Outdoor First Aid Course

Mountain Safety Council Course 26 & 27 March. Designed for; Trampers, Walkers, Mountaineers, Hunters etc.

Strongly featuring outdoor scenarios, $150 Includes OFA Manual & NZQA credits available. Apply on www. mountainsafety.org.nz/Training Questions to Evelyn 03 547 2426

Endometriosis Support Group

meeting at Nick Smiths rooms, 544 Waimea Road, Annesbrook on Tuesday 22nd February at 7.30pm.

All welcome. Gold Coin donation is appreciated. Guest speaker Annette Milligan, Independent Nursing on Contraception. Helen Hills 5441724

Forest & Bird

Feb 26/27 ‘A day on a river’ Leave Nelson Sat 10.30am, tramp up Matiri river (3 hours), overnight lake Matiri (hut or camp). Watch bats feeding at dusk; find out about proposed hydro project. For transport contact Jane 035474223

Mainly Music

Mondays 10am Wakefield Village Hall.

Cost $2. Wendy 544-7596

Nelson Alpine Garden Society

Meet Thurs 17 Feb 2011, 1pm at St David’s Church Hall, 5 Florence Street, Richmond to see a DVD about the Chelsea Flower Show 2010, followed by afternoon tea

Learn to play golf

Greenacres Golf Club welcomes you to join our new intake of 9 and 18 hole Golfers and learn to play. 5 weeks of tuition session equipment provided. 9 or 18 hole membership. Contact Jean McConachie 544 6921 or Deidre 547 2481. Golf lesson ph Alistar 544 6441.

Wanderers Sports Club

Translog/Ryco24-7 Twilight Quiz Night.

Fri 18 Feb 7.30 pm. $15 a ticket tables of 8, includes nibbles & supper.Tickets at Ray White Richmond, Brightwater Motors and Wakefield Pharmacy

Cancer Support Groups

Lymphoedema Support Group Next meeting Mon 21 Feb from 10.00am

to 11.30am, 29 Monaco View, Stoke.

Phone Cheryl 03 547 3590 for further information.

Celebrate Recovery

Promote change in ourselves and in doing so, free us from our self confessed “hurts”, “hang-ups” and “habits.Group meets every Wedn 6.00pm in The Centre, 23A Salisbury Rd Richmond. Ph Jacquie or Bob on 538 028

‘Saxton Sit And Be Fit’

Seated exercise class. Saxton Stadium Mondays at 10am. $4 Improve your flexibility, muscle tone, co-ordination – and have fun! Phthe instructor Leigh Dalzell on 5481689 or 021 547811

Nelson Social Dancing Club

at Club Waimea, 8pm Sat 12 Feb Ballroom, Latin, Rock ’n Roll and sequence dancing. Music provided by Richard Wakelin. Members $6; nonmembers $10. Enquiries ph 547 9085

Rangers Rugby Club

seeking senior players to play in the Division II competition in 2011. Light training Tuesday nights, 6pm, Fitness Boot camp 10.30am Saturdays at Moutere Hills. Phone Mark 0274229949

WAY2GO

EASY BEAT Exercise Mondays & Fridays 9am to 10am $4 SHAPEUP Group fitness circuit Mondays & Fridays 10.30am to 11.30am $3 WALKING GROUP meet 9.30 every Monday (Free) NEW Walking Circuit starting soon $3 CLUB50 social recreation group for older adults $2 9 Cambridge Street, Richmond. For more info phone 5443955 Richmond Boredom Busters AFTER SCHOOL CARE Enrolments for Term 1 are now being taken. If your child is a little bored & looking for something to do after school casual enrolments are welcome. Info phone: 5443955

Guiding In Wakefield

Pippins will restart on MON 14 Feb at Wakefield Scout Den. Guides will restart on WED 16th Feb at Brightwater Scout Den. Registration & re-registration forms will be available at the meetings.

Monies for Term 1 should be paid at the BEGINNING of Term 1. For further info: please call Sue Burrowes 541 9689

Wakefield Brownies

HELP! Unless we find a volunteer leader for this group it will not re-open in February. CAN YOU HELP US? We will provide training, assistance & a parent rota. Contact: Sue on 541 9689 or

kiwiisb@ts.co.nz Wakefield Music N’ Motion

for Preschool Children Thursdays, 0 am Methodist Church, cnr Edward and Arrow Sts. $2 one child, $3 more than one child.

Cuppa to follow. All Welcome

Wakefield Toy Library

Edward Street.

Open Saturdays 9.30-11.30am. Families and casual memberships welcome.

Coming Soon is free for non-profit organisations. $7.00 for businesses.

50 words or less. By Email only to: editorial@waimeaweekly.co.nz Deadline: 11am Monday Due to the popularity of this column, while every effort will be made, inclusion cannot be guaranteed for free Ads.

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WEDNESDAY 16 February 2011

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community notices

public notices Navigation Safety Bylaw: Temporary Reservation and speed-limit uplifting for Multisport races around Kaiteriteri TenEvents has applied to Tasman District Council to run the Kaiteriteri Beach Adventure Race, a national multisport championship event, within the Kaiteriteri and Marahau areas on Saturday 26 and Sunday 27 February 2011. The planned paddling and swimming races will have competitors and support vessels passing through and occupying the Kaiteriteri water-ski area, and paddlecraft potentially racing between there and Anawera Point, Fisherman Island or Split Apple Rock as weather dictates.

Pursuant to the provisions contained in the Navigation Safety Bylaw, the Tasman District Council’s Harbourmaster has granted a temporary reservation of the Kaiteriteri waterski area for the purposes of the Event, between the hours of 7.00 am and 4.00 pm on Saturday 26 and Sunday 27 February 2011. The effect of the temporary reservation will be to prevent other activities including water skiing from occurring within that area for the time specified. Event Marshalls have the authority to require other users to vacate these areas as required, but may allow limited use when racers are well offshore, at the organiser’s discretion. An uplift of the 5 knot speed restrictions has also been granted to paddlecraft and support vessels directly involved in the Event in the areas specified above.

Persons wishing to waterski at Kaiteriteri during this event should consult first with Event Marshalls, or use the ski areas in the Abel Tasman National Park area. The closest are at Stillwell Beach or Adele Island spit. Swimmers and other water users close to shore in the area should be aware of the potential of close encounters with racing paddlecraft.

A number of conditions have been imposed on the organisers of the event, and these conditions may be viewed by emailing Nathan Faa’vae at nathan@tenevents.co.nz, or calling Tasman District Council’s Harbourmaster on 03 543 8400 during office hours.

Navigation Safety Action: Temporary Reservation of wastewater pipeline corridor across Waimea Inlet between Bells Island and Monaco Pursuant to provisions of the Tasman District Council Navigation Safety Bylaw 2005 (Amended 2006) and the Local Government Act 1974, the Tasman District Council and Nelson Harbourmasters have granted a temporary reservation to March Civil Ltd of a corridor of the waters of Waimea Inlet between Bells Island, Saxton Island and Monaco, for the installation and maintenance of a wastewater pipeline between 14 February 2011 and 20 October 2011.

The effect of the temporary reservation will be to allow contractors involved in the project to control access to or across the reserved area, including defining or closing navigable channels for small craft, in the interests of safety. Closures will be notified by signage at Best Island, Rabbit Island, Monaco and Akersten Street boat ramps, and by broadcast on local marine radio stations from time to time. Sheet piles will be temporarily installed. These will be marked with yellow retro-reflective tape in most cases, with those defining the available channel(s) for navigation showing port or starboard lateral mark characteristics. Usual hours of work on the project will be 7.00 am to 6.00 pm, but navigation restrictions may be in force at any time.

Mariners are required to observe and use only the marked route(s) across the reserved area, and take care that their wake, speed or proximity does not cause risk of harm to contractors (who may be involved in underwater operations), or risk of damage to structures including equipment and pipes.

A number of other conditions have been imposed on March Civil Ltd, which may be viewed by contacting either the Harbourmaster at Tasman District Council, Ph. 03 543 8433 or email harbourmaster@tasman.govt.nz , or Gary Kennedy of March Civil Ltd during office hours.

Zero Waste Grants for Schools & Early Childhood Do you have a great idea that could reduce waste?

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

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

This is a contestable fund.

Closing Dates for applications: • For funding requests of $1000 or more – closing date: Monday 21 March 2011 • For funding requests of $999 or less – two closing dates : Monday 21 March 2011 (mid Term 1) and Monday 26 September 2011 (end of Term 3) Contact Waste Education Services for further information about the Zero Waste Grant fund or an application form on 03 545 9176 or email info@wes.org.nz Information can also be downloaded from www.wes.org.nz

Notice of Meeting Full Council Meeting – Wednesday 23 February 2011 Commencing 9.30 am in Council Chambers, Richmond.

The Full Council meeting publicly notified to commence after the Corporate Services meeting on the 24 February 2011 has been cancelled.

Notice of Meeting Richmond Community Forum – Tuesday 8 March 2011 Tasman District Council Buildings. 7.00 pm for tea and biscuits followed by the meeting at 7.30 pm.

Older Driver Refresher Course • Are you an older driver and would like to brush up on the Road Code to give you more confidence?

• Do you find driving in today’s traffic daunting?

• Are you too nervous to venture further than your local area but would like to?

• Would you like your driving professionally assessed for a minimal fee?

If you answer yes to any of the above then an OLDER DRIVER REFRESHER course will give you the confidence you need.

To enrol or for more information phone Peter Remington, Ph. 03 544 1217 Next course: Thursday 10 March 2011, 9.30am – 11.30am, Nick Smith’s Rooms on Waimea Road.

public notices Decks Reserve Car Park Resurfacing

Tasman District Council will be completing resurfacing of the Decks Reserve car park during late February 2011. The work, which will take a few days, will involve chip seal resurfacing. This type Hall and Reserve Management Committees – triennial elections of resurfacing results in some loose chip on the surface which is swept off a short time after the work is completed. The job will be done in two parts to ensure that half of the car park area will Management Committees are groups of volunteers who look after some of our Districts halls and reserves on behalf of Tasman District Council, taking care of bookings/usage and maintenance. The remain available for parking.

Council acknowledges that this is a busy time of year in Motueka. However the nature of committees are elected thee yearly and the next round of elections begin next month. chip sealing work requires the resurfacing to be done during summer to ensure that the chip Wakefield Village Hall Committee Triennial Election Meeting to be held at the Wakefield properly adheres to the bitumen.

Village Hall at 7.30 pm on Monday 7 March 2011.

Council’s contractor, Fulton Hogan will contact adjacent businesses and residents at least five Brightwater Recreation Reserve Management Committee Triennial Election Meeting to be days prior to this work commencing. held at the Brightwater Hall at 7.30 pm on Monday 21 February 2011.

Any comments or concerns should be raised with Council’s consultants. Contact Jeremy Katterns of MWH New Zealand Ltd on 03 546 0679.

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

Ngatimoti Recreation Reserve and Ngatimoti Hall Committee triennial election meetings to be held at the Ngatimoti Community Rooms, at the Fire Station, on Wednesday 30 March 2011 at 7.30 pm.

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

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

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

Creative Communities Subcommittee Motueka Office, 7 Hickmott Place, Motueka, Tuesday, 22 February 2011, 10.00 am.

No public forum Full Council Tasman Council CHambers, 189 Queen Street, Richmond, Wednesday 23 February 2011, 9.30 am. Public Forum Corporate Services Committee Tasman Council Chambers, 189 Queen Street, Richmond, Thursday, 24 February 2011, 9.30 am. Public forum

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Builder Repairs Alterations Renovations Farm Buildings Fences, Decking, Painting & more....

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WEDNESDAY 16 February 2011

$ 200

LUNCH AVAILABLE SATURDAY & SUNDAY 11.00am - 2.30pm www.clubwaimea.co.nz

SATURDAY 19 FEBRUARY

GRAVY TRAIN COUNTRY MUSIC

345 LOWER QUEEN STREET, RICHMOND

Ph: 543 9179 www.clubwaimea.co.nz

Members, their guests and affiliated members all welcome.

32 WEDNESDAY 16 February 2011

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