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Roadworks hit all main routes Sara Hollyman All four main roads connecting Richmond and Nelson are undergoing road works at the same time due to a “compressed construction season”.

The four roads are owned by three separate authorities, bringing into question the communication between each of them.

This week, work on the Richmond Deviation will see the installation of traffic barriers. On Whakatu Drive, maintenance will take place at night during the week. Both of these roads are owned by Waka Kotahi.

On Main Rd Stoke, a Nelson City Council road, works to upgrade the storm water system is ongoing while the Tasman District Council-owned Salisbury Rd will

have road works as an aged water main is upgraded.

Tasman District Council’s transport manager, Jamie McPherson, says while it is unusual for all three roads to be experiencing maintenance and infrastructure development at the same time, the respective road controlling authorities are working together to ensure disruption is minimised.

“All traffic lanes are still operating during peak traffic times.”

He says the trio of construction has come about from a compressed construction season, and unseasonal weather in an already compressed season.

Metservice records show the region received less than half the average recorded rainfall in January (27mm compared to

65.6mm), but a wet February saw the ‘summer’ rainfall numbers exceed average.

“It is helpful there are reduced numbers of vehicles on the road due to more people working from home however, we appreciate everyone’s patience and understanding while this important work takes place,” Jamie says.

The installation of the new traffic barrier on the Richmond Deviation closed the southbound lane of traffic (those heading from Nelson to Richmond) on Monday and Tuesday between 8pm and 5am.

Tonight, the stretch of road will be closed completely between 9pm and 5am.

At the same time, night closures have begun on Whakatu Drive between the Annesbrook and

Raeward Fresh roundabouts, with the road closing at 8pm through to 5am, every night until Friday.

While this closure is in place, Waka Kotahi systems manager, Top of the South, Andrew James, says they will be catching up with some other highway, vegetation and streetlight maintenance which had been “a bit harder to fit in, due to the very wet summer”.

If weather, or any other issues interfere with the planned works, Whakatu Drive may also be closed overnight on Sunday, 20 March.

The detour for the closures on SH6 is via Main Rd Stoke and Salisbury Rd, however, both of these roads also have construction going on.

The replacement of an aged water main along Salisbury Rd will cause traffic disruption until July, while Main Rd Stoke has been disrupted since 2021 for the Saxton Creek flood protection upgrade.

Waka Kotahi journey manager Tresca Forrester says night-time is when traffic is at its lowest, so pressure on the detour route for residents is lower.

“However, we appreciate that there is work happening on council-managed roads also and we are working closely with the council traffic managers to minimise disruption as much as we can.”

“We understand that this will mean longer journey times for everyone, and we appreciate your patience,” Tresca says.

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30,000 tonnes of sand was necScott maintained the timeline essary to treat the foundation was achievable but subject to defects and had to be imported “unquantifiable risks” at this from as far as Marlborough stage. and the West Coast.

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ERIN BRADNOCK The Waimea Dam’s latest $20 million increase and new deadline came under the scrutiny of the Tasman District Council last Thursday.

In a mid-year report released late February, Waimea Water Ltd revealed the construction costs to complete the dam will need to rise to $185m, an increase of $20m from the $164m estimate presented in February 2021 and $80m over the amount forecasted in 2018 when the decision was made to proceed with construction.

Waimea Water Ltd chief executive Mike Scott explained the anticipated cost increases.

The proposed July to September 2022 deadline was then labelled as “overly optimistic” by one Tasman District councillor.

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Picking positivity for Willy’s cancer fight JO KENT Turning a field of golden flowers into gold coins was made all the easier knowing the proceeds will go towards four-year-old William Boylett’s cancer care.

Kate Marshall from Waimea Nurseries says she was approached by local charity Bellyful with the idea of letting them pick and sell the sunflowers in their field to provide financial support for the Stoke family.

“Willy’s mum Sarah Kerby set up Bellyful in Nelson in 2018 to provide meals for families with sick children. The thought of her now being in a similar position is heartbreaking. She’s helped so many people in the community, we were pleased to be able to help her.”

Willy was diagnosed last month, after doctors discovered a 12cm tumor on his adrenal gland during an MRI scan.

Sarah says Willy had a fever while they were camping at the start of January and was complaining about sore legs. He’d also been quite tired, and not eating much.

“We took him to the doctor, and he was diagnosed with an autoinflammatory response in his legs, and told he’d come right in a week.”

However, the next week he was home with a cough, and the week after he was home with an ear infection.

“They sent us to A&E after our fourth trip to the GP, where an

MRI showed a tumour, later diagnosed as a neuroblastoma. It had spread to his skull, left humerus, forearms, femora, lower legs, neck, hips, and sternum.”

The family flew to Christchurch Hospital a few days later to start aggressive treatment.

“I’m blown away at the generosity of Waimea Nurseries, and at the effort people are going to for my family. Sunflowers are one of my favourite flowers and have always bought me joy, so it was particularly touching.”

She says Willy’s odds are currently about 50 per cent survival.

“We’re throwing everything at it - six rounds of chemo, stem cell rescue, radiation, and surgery.

The doctors have been clear that at this stage they are treating him with the goal of curing him into adulthood.”

Willy has just completed his first week of chemo, which he described as being “a bit spicy”.

The family are spending most of their days at hospital having blood transfusions but go back to Ronald McDonald House at night, which is where they are staying for the next year while Willy undergoes treatment.

She says that the shock diagnosis has completely upended their lives and they are now spending most of their days in isolated wards.

“I haven’t seen my other son Baillie in a month. He had his 9th birthday without his mum or brother with him.”

Bellyful volunteer Tracey Marvin with Waimea Nurseries’ Kate Marshall helped pick over 1000 sunflowers for four-yearold cancer battler Willy Boylett. Photo: Jo Kent. Insert: Sarah Kerby with sons William and Baillie. Photo: Supplied.

And Willy has gone from being a sociable four-year-old to being a tired little lad covered in tubes.

“He’s kept his sense of humour though.”

Sarah says the staff at the hospital have been amazing and, thanks to the medication Willy is taking, he hasn’t become nauseous.

“He was in a lot of pain from pressure inside his bones before chemo started, and that’s now

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Compostable meat bags a New Zealand first December 8, 2021

Fresh Choice owner Gary Watson says he is ‘pretty chuffed’ with the response to the compostable meat bags use.

Fresh Choice’s butchery has vacuumpacked meat in compostable bags since December and has offered a drop-off bin for the return of the bags for anyone who doesn’t compost.

He says, in a normal world he would have numbers of how many bags have been returned to the store, but currently doesn’t have them. Gary says they will give another push for people to bring back the bags so more can be returned to Greenwaste to Zero.

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gone away. Seeing that first lot of chemo go in was a huge milestone for us.”

Sarah and Willy’s dad Jake plan to tag team - a week on and a week off in Christchurch.

“It’s incredibly difficult to be away from William at all, but spending time in Nelson means we have a chance to work, and it means Baillie gets a chance to sleep in his own bed and have his mum

of the Maruia River to Westport has returned to its home. Teacher Sarah Peacock says the bull was in very good condition with just a bit of an eye infection which is being treated. Year 9 student Angus Forrester won the ‘name the bull’ competition with the name ‘Kehu’ which has local significance to the Murchison area.

Murchison ladies plan day out February 16, 2022 Rural insert

Organisers of the Murchison Ladies Day Out that was held on Saturday 26 February say they are thrilled with the turn out on the day. Jude Alfeld says they raised $7,580 for Jaxon Hill and his family. Jaxon has a genetic disorder, duchenne muscular dystrophy. Rural Women NZ member Lorna Crane says they had 14 women sign up on the day.

“We had been down to five local members. This reinvigorates our branch considerably.”

She says they were people across the age range. “It was good to get back to the sorts of things we did in the early days of Rural Women. It was fellowship and sharing knowledge, but doing it

take him to school.”

Volunteers, including Tracey Marvin from Bellyful, picked more than 1000 sunflowers for the fundraiser.

The ones picked were sold in local farm shops and raised $750.

A Givealittle page set up by a family friend has also amassed $19,171. If you’d like to donate, visit givealittle.co.nz and search for Willy’s journey.

differently.”

Lorna says everyone had different reasons for attending and signing up, from wanting fellowship with locals to wanting interaction on a national scale.

Search for Marg’s saviour March 9, 2022

Marg Farelly has tracked down the man who she says saved her life on the side of the road in Richmond last month.

The man’s partner first messaged Marg through Facebook after seeing last week’s article.

“She said her partner was a very humble man and didn’t want any fuss, so I told them I’d respect their privacy and keep him anonymous,” Marg says.

On Sunday she spoke with the man on the phone and was finally able to thank him for assisting her after she injured her leg on a friend’s bike.

“I was just so appreciative of what he’d done, we had lots of laughs. We had a big, long chat, it was great. “We found our man.” Marg says thanks to the article she has reconnected with past colleagues and friends who have contacted her.

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Mother fears cars won’t be able to stop Jenny niCHolson A local mother says it’s frightening seeing the many near misses at the Murchison Area School crossing.

The school’s crossing is on SH6 and for most of the day is a 50kmh zone. During school drop off and pick up times the speed drops to 40kmh as indicated by an electronic sign well back from the crossing.

Angie Hunt says many cars and trucks fail to slow down and don’t seem to realise there is a crossing there.

“It’s really scary especially when it’s your kids, there would be no stopping at speeds some people are going. I approached the Tasman District Council, but it is not in their jurisdiction,” Angie says. “NZTA just fobbed it off.”

After the Kaikoura earthquake, when State Highway 1 was closed, Heather Kinzett went to battle to get the flashing 40kmh sign. She says she wasn’t seeing much progress until National List MP Maureen Pugh stepped

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Covid forces schools to distance learning Last Tuesday there were 95 members of the Waimea College school community isolating with Covid-19 and many others isolating as household contacts. With many staff also isolating, Year 12 students moved to distance learning last Wednesday and were due to return to school today. Principal Scott Haines says they are closely monitoring staff levels and would let parents know if another year level needs to be rostered home for online distance learning. He says staff have been amazing at both keeping in contact with students and covering classes for their colleagues.

Most homes jointly owned Tasman Nelson Marlborough has the highest percentage of property jointly owned by a male and a female at 58 per cent, according to recent Corelogic figures. At 21 per cent, the proportion of property owned only by females was the lowest in the country. However, that 21 percent was higher than the 20.5 percent owned by males, which was also the lowest of the regions.

John Matthews is concerned cars are speeding through the crossing in front of Murchison Area School. Photo: Supplied. in. She believes they need more signage, stop lights at the crossing, or speed bumps.

“I can see at some stage someone will get run over.”

Angie says the current visual prompts are easy to ignore and would like to see something else added.

Speed bumps that force cars to slow down, a light that flashes red once a child pushes the button, or a light giving drivers their speed and a prompt to slow down are all options she has thought of.

Police senior constable Matthew Elliott says his observation is about 25 per cent of

drivers are oblivious to the 40 kmh sign. He says they are distracted and it takes police to step in and remind them of their obligations.

“There are a number of engagements with the public that happen each morning I’m there. These are drivers approaching the crossing at speed, usually from the Nelson side.”

“Police are there to prevent harm, not just catch speedsters,” he says. “Our presence influences people to slow down.”

In his conversations with drivers, most people say they didn’t realise it was a school.

“I’m not dealing with locals, it’s people travelling through.”

Murchison Area School principal Andy Ashworth says they are very well supported by the local police.

“We provide, at our own cost, a crossing officer before and after school each day, plus, a staff member is on duty to help each day.”

Hope homicide victim named Police have named the 56-year-old who was found dead at a rural property in Hope last Wednesday as Simon Allan Bevers. The forensic examination at the Edens Road property, involving Police investigators, ESR and other specialists, had been ongoing and was expected to be completed during the weekend. Anyone with information which could assist Police should call 105 and refer to case number 220309/6803.

PLANNED MAINTENANCE OUTAGE FOR THE ST ARNAUD AND TAPAWERA AREAS SUNDAY 3 APRIL 2022, 9:00am – 3:00pm

Why is the power going off?

Transpower the owner and operator of the National Grid is undertaking essential maintenance work at the Kikiwa substation to permanently correct a cable fault that caused loss of service to the region at the beginning of the year.

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4. If you are on shift work, fill up your petrol tank the night before – remember pumps and eftpos won’t work.

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Diabetes community calls for Pharmac funding Jenny nicholson Paula Hemara lay on the bed and held her four-year-old son tightly, trapping him in a bear hug with her arms and legs.

A nurse helped hold Kobe down and the doctor pricked his finger a second time.

That was Kobe’s introduction to a life with type 1 diabetes.

From that time on Kobe became vocal, saying: “No, not a finger prickle.”

Diagnosed with diabetes, Kobe was sent to hospital and Paula watched while he had frequent finger pricks throughout the day and night to check his blood glucose.

“I was so anxious,” Paula says.

“Kobe would hide from the nurses and didn’t want them to touch him.”

Diabetes NZ chief executive Heather Verry says the estimated annual cost of diabetes in New Zealand is $2.1 billion.

Most of these costs come from treating complications from diabetes.

There are glucose monitors which help manage diabetes

before complications set in, significantly reducing the cost that comes from treating diabetes complications.

These continuous glucose monitors (CGM) attach to the arm or stomach and give accurate blood glucose level in seconds through a digital sensor.

Heather says that anyone using a CGM describes the technology as life-changing.

But with costs starting at $50 per week, many simply cannot afford one.

“Because CGMs aren’t funded, many New Zealanders living with diabetes, including children, will never experience the life-changing, life-saving benefits,” Heather says.

“That’s not good enough.”

She says it’s about time the Government took the needs of the diabetes community seriously.

Diabetes NZ called on people with diabetes to flood Facebook and Instagram yesterday with images and posts telling their diabetes story.

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Paula Hemara with son Kobe (4). Photo: Jenny Nicholson. landers will support their petition for funding.

Kobe now uses a CGM. Paula says diabetes takes a lot of choice away for a child, but there was one choice she could

make for Kobe and that was to pay for CGM. “For us it was a no-brainer to use a CGM whatever the sacrifices we had to make,” Paula says.

Record job listings for Tasman region Max Frethey February saw a record number of job advertisements in Tasman for the second month in a row.

SEEK’s latest data shows that job listings for the Tasman region increased by 6 per cent compared with January.

This growth continues with the upward trend for Tasman, which saw an increase in job adverts of 53 per cent from last year, and 93 per cent from February 2019.

SEEK says these strong job advertisement numbers are reflective of the nationwide job-listing figures. However, despite a record-breaking number of adverts, job hunters are hesitant to apply, with applications falling 9 per cent since January.

Al Hungerford from Nelson Labour Hire is observing similar trends at his recruitment agency with many businesses approaching him and seeking staff. “We used to have three new customers ringing up every day and asking for new workers,” he says. “We’re unable to supply because there’s just a shortage [of workers] at the moment.”

Nelson Labour Hire is now having to turn away new businesses that come to them for staff. The number of people looking for employment is down too, he says. “We used to get three people every day looking for work, but now we’re lucky to get three a week.”

He adds that they have even had to begin rationing some of their customers, sending them less workers than they asked to try and balance the demand for staff.

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Donna Ching-Tregidga has joined the team at Nelson Tasman Hospice. Photo: Supplied.

Donna takes on hospice’s new role Jo Kent

Nelson Tasman Hospice hopes that its newest addition to the team will bring the ‘wow’ factor.

Former head of marketing at World of Wearable Art, Donna Ching-Tregidga, is taking on a new role as head of supporter engagement and income development. The role is a revision of the previous fundraising and marketing manager position.

Chief executive Tony Gray says hospice is excited to welcome Donna to the team.

“She will bring significant community and commercial experience to hospice at a time when we face very real challenges in the delivery and the future development of specialist palliative care.”

Donna has more than two decades experience in marketing, partnerships, strategy and business development.

“Like so many people throughout the region, I have been personally

touched by the incredible and specialised work of Nelson Tasman Hospice and I’m looking forward to contributing to and making a positive impact on the service.”

Hospice’s $3m funding shortfall continues to grow each year, but that shortfall is largely reduced as a result of the region’s very generous community.

“But, in reality, the total funding for our hospice can barely resource the existing service,” Tony says.

“We know that needs are growing exponentially, whether this is clinical or in the extended services we provide for the region.”

Medical director Jodie Battley says palliative care has never been more relevant.

“To meet the increasing demand and complexity in the context of limited resources, we must base our model of care on need.”

A key focus is the expansion of an education programme to support health care partners to provide basic palliative care.

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Wheels stop turning for long-time car dealer SARA HOLLYMAN When Gary McGregor looks back on his long career selling cars, he says it’s the people he will miss most.

Gary has just retired after more than 30 years in the car industry, 22 working for Shane Drummond at The Car Company.

Gary first started in the car industry working with Shane for Houston Motors in Motueka. Having injured his leg working in the orchard industry, Gary found himself off work for a few months.

“I knew Shane personally then, and needed something to stop me going crazy, so I asked him if I could go down to the Motueka yard of Houston Motors and wash cars for a few hours a day, for no pay.”

The rest is history.

“I was never knowledgeable about cars, cars were just cars to me and probably still are, I just enjoy talking to people and helping them find what they want.”

He says there’s no specific car he’s sold that stands out to him.

“There are some cars I sold when I first started, you wouldn’t mind owning a few of them nowadays, because they’re probably worth tenfold now.

Shane says Gary is his longeststanding employee at 22 years.

“I’ve employed a lot of people over a long time, Gary is not only humorous but very family-orien-

Gary McGregor has retired after more than 30 years in the car industry. Photo: Sara Hollyman. tated, he’s also unique.”

Gary makes the commute from Motueka to Nelson every day to be at the yard between 5-6am, even he doesn’t officially start until 8.30am. Being a poor sleeper he says he’d rather be at work being useful than waiting around at home having a cup of coffee.

“I’ve talked to people on the yard at 6am who have come back later that day and purchased the car.”

Shane says that’s just one of the

things that makes Gary unique.

Gary has been The Car Company’s major representative in Golden Bay, attending the local A&P Show every year, except when it was cancelled due to Covid-19 in 2021.

He has also spearheaded the charity golf competition in the bay for the past 25 years, raising muchneeded funds for Tākaka Netball, the rugby club and Tākaka Primary School, something he will

continue to do even after retirement.

“I always say, I work in Nelson, sleep in Motueka and socialise in Golden Bay.” Gary has sold cars to three generations of some families in the region, and he says he will miss the job so much he has decided to stay on as a casual employee to fill in for annual and sick leave with staff.

“To have a guy with his knowl-

edge; most people when they go, they’ve gone the day they hand their notice in, but he’s the total opposite of all that,” Shane says, Gary says now that he’s retired, he’s looking forward to heading to Queenstown to visit one of his grandsons, who is now a greenkeeper at Millbrook Resort – home of the New Zealand open.

“What better way to visit my grandson than at the NZ Open,” he says.

Brain Injury Awareness Month My journey with Brain Injury started as a child. providing support to others in our community, My mother suffered a traumatic brain injury just as my family once needed. I thoroughly enwhen I was only 4. Brain Injury has a huge im- joy facilitating social support groups and a range pact on everyone, not only the person injured. of activities across the Nelson, Tasman and MarIn some cases, life as you know it can be turned lborough regions. These events reduce isolation upside down. There is a lot of change, not only and improve quality of life for those living with in personality of the one you love, but in the way a brain injury. We appreciate being able to get you now walk-through life together. around the region through the generous support It is hard on everyone going through such a tu- of The Lion Foundation, Quay Cars and Cutting multuous time while also navigating the health Edge Signs + Graphics. We also offer, in partsystem. It can be very nership with the NMIT overwhelming. Later on, Bachelor of Counselling when things were getting degree programme, faharder for my mother, cilitated Group Counselthere was no support, so ling sessions for caregivI researched and found a ers, family members and not-for-profit called The friends. They can also be Brain Injury Association. hugely affected and I beWhy hadn’t we been told lieve support in this area about this service earlier, is hugely important. We I wondered. I contacted Brain Injury Association Top of the South, promote a quality of life them to discuss our wor- Emma-Jo Sanders. that maximises potential, ries and concerns about the lack of support and choice and independence for people with brain information available. They offered us advice and injury, where “everyone belongs”. The Brain education around brain injury, and helped take Injury Association for Top of the South is raisthe stress away by advocating on Mum’s behalf ing awareness and seeking funds to support our with external agencies and health providers. This services. Due to Covid, we won’t be running a took a huge weight off us all. You could imagine street appeal, so please go to our Give-A-Little my delight when I saw a position advertised at page: https://givealittle.co.nz/cause/brain-injuthis same organisation – I applied straight away, ry-march-awareness-month#donations or scan sharing how they had made a huge positive im- the QR code to donate now. Thank you! pact on my life. I am thrilled to be working here Business Update. Adv.

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Iryna remembers when the Ukraine was part of the Soviet Union, and the freedom they felt when they finally got independence.

“We could finally live our own way, build our own country under our own government,” she says. “It has been good. Ukrainian people are very kind, warm people, not a fighting nation.”

Fikrat (James) Lukmanov was born in Bagdad while his father was a Soviet Union diplomat there. He says there has been a massive outflow of Russians from Russia.

“They have to leave everything behind because they don’t want to be part of the war,” James says.

“There are kilometres of queues from St Petersburg to Finland, of people trying to flee Russia so they can live with freedom and rights.”

Another Russian woman says there is now the threat of 15 years imprisonment for anyone who disagrees with Putin and his view of the war.

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Brian Hore has recently changed jobs and his new role is also one of managing a lot of change.

As Waimea College’s newly-appointed assistant deputy principal, Brian’s portfolios include curriculum and e-learning.

Distance learning is the new reality for students who are isolating either with Covid-19 or as household contacts.

Brian says the college was ready to meet the need of the new hybrid world of some learning in the classroom and some learning online.

“Students isolating at home still have access to what is happening in the classroom,” Brian says.

“That doesn’t just help them

keep up with learning, it also keeps some connection with their class.”

He says Waimea College is lucky they are not yet facing a huge number of students needing to isolate, but says they are ready.

While students are technically expected to be at school if they are not isolating or unwell, Brian says the school is working with, and understands the needs of, families who have immunocompromised members.

Curriculum is currently an area of immense change and Brian is keeping up with those changes and looks forward to seeing them implemented at the college.

Brian began his teaching career at Waimea College before mov-

ing to Nelson College to take on an assistant principal role.

He says he’s happy to be back at Waimea College and is passionate about relationships with students and staff.

“You need to be connected to the students for them to learn as well as possible.”

He admits to a nerdy streak, saying he also loves data.

“Data helps with looking at what is working or isn’t working, analysis and interventions, who’s at risk, who could achieve more.”

He loves the outdoors, saying he can often be found hunting, fishing and diving. However, he is also an avid video gamer.

While he has a list of portfolios, for Brian the best part of his job is still teaching the students.

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Iryna Jones wonders every day if her family in the Ukraine will be there to talk to her tomorrow.

Iryna joined other local Ukrainians, Russians and Kiwis on Nelson’s church steps on Saturday to show their support for Ukraine, which is facing bombardments from Russian invading forces.

Tears flowed as families talked of how helpless they feel knowing their loved ones are in a war zone.

Iryna worries about her son, grandson, and mother. Her son is manager at a poultry factory, working to feed the Ukrainian people. While he isn’t fighting, there are Russian planes overhead and Iryna says they attack any building, and it doesn’t matter who is in it. Her grandson is 13, old enough to understand what is happening around him.

Iryna’s husband Roger says he would go and fight for them if he could.

“It’s tearing our hearts to bits,” he says.

James Lukmanov and Maria Emelyanova with Anna Fyfe and sixyear-old Daisy Bunting. Photo: Jenny Nicholson.

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A long way to Mount Heslington - Part Two Ruth Russ Once Vic had recovered from his war injuries, on 20 February 1945, he and Paulette went to visit a “rehab farm” at Mount Heslington. During the visit it “rained like hell all day” but this didn’t put them off the farm. They put in an application for it the next day.

Two days later, Vic went “to Havelock to get marriage license, got three bottles of wine and 4 of lemonade.” The day of the 27th of February, Vic drafted wether lambs in the morning. “Married in afternoon, went to Blenheim.”

In March Vic got word he had drawn the ballot for the Mount Heslington farm. They prepared for the big move off Vic’s family farm, hindered of course by the various farming inconveniences: “Another Goddam puncture” saw him “buggaring around fixing tyres” for two days. At

the Brightwater sale Vic purchased furniture for their house (£34) and a plough (£7), among other things. In April they walked their modest herd of 13 Jersey cows from Tinline up the Maungatapu Track, out at the Maitai, and down Vanguard Street in Nelson, eventually reaching their destination on the steep hills behind Brightwater. With Paulette and Ken’s daughter Pat joining them at the end of May, they settled into their new life.

The farm itself was not particularly workable. Of the 75 acres, almost all of it (save 2 paddocks) was covered in gorse and browntop, and with an assortment of contractors had to be ploughed and sown afresh. But over the first two years Vic increased his herd to 30, despite working in a very limited budget as per the terms of his State Advances loan. He would go on to be the first farmer in Nelson to run

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Vic and Paulette had three children. Vic would always make note of little things such as “Paulette drove truck into ditch”, or once it was his mother, but he himself accidentally backed their Buick over their son Philip at one point (luckily he had no lasting injuries).

Philip later worked the farm with his father.

Vic’s diaries continued for decades, although by 2000 they included unusual entries such as “Chinese takeaway for tea” and a good many well-earned “lazy” days. In late September that year Vic had a fall. Paulette’s handwriting takes over the diary, explaining what had happened (it was, apparently, the week for it, as “Grace” also had a fall and “David” fell off the roof).

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Kicking the petrol habit?

Quinney’s raft returns home Well done! An amazing feat!

Frances Browning So glad it’s home, what a journey.

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Matt Lawrey Hunt for Marg’s saviour: I hope you get better soon Marg and back on your bike. You play a great part in the Nelson community with researching and writing up short articles on Nelson history for two Facebook pages. It doesn’t go unnoticed.

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Watching prices soar at the pump this week, I couldn’t help thinking that we should’ve kicked the petrol habit a long time ago. We’ve known for ages that cheap oil wasn’t going to last forever but beating an addiction is never easy, so what can we do to get the fossil fuel monkey off our back? Here are 10 options to consider: What an incredible story. Some scratch! Nice to see 1. Make public transport better, electric and people helping in all the right times and places. free. If politicians don’t have the courage to do Nicola Gardiner this, then at least make it free for children, students and Community Service Card holders.

Pleased to learn that you are mending well. Cheers.

2. Prioritise the funding of active transport Sue Curnow (walking, cycling, etc) infrastructure and public transport over the building of new roads.

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Kai Rescue win $30k solar system Kai Rescue will receive a $30,000 solar system as winners of the Solar for Good campaign.

Solar energy company Lightforce asked locals to nominate charities and not-for-profits that were doing great work in the community during its Solar for Good campaign in Nelson and Marlborough.

Nelson Environment Centre’s Kai Rescue programme was awarded the win of a $30,000 solar system to be installed at its Nelson headquarters.

Kai Rescue programme administrator, Joanna Pahl, says they are “beyond thrilled” with the win.

“Kai Rescue is a 100 per cent charitable programme which means it doesn’t generate any income.

“It costs about $200,000 a year to operate so it’s quite a high-cost operation.”

The Kai Rescue programme was established in 2017 with the aim of minimising food waste in the community.

The team collects food from supermarkets, growers, manufacturers and other food outlets

Kai Rescue volunteers bring food in ready for redistribution. Photo: Supplied. that is good enough to eat but is surplus or non-saleable and that food is then distributed through more than 60 community groups to individuals and families in need.

“It’s so fantastic to have won something like the solar system, its just another expense that

can help us reduce our outgoing costs, which means the donations and grants we receive can go into more community food support and waste reduction,” Joanna says.

“We want to express huge thanks to Lightforce for this incredibly generous initiative - just wow.”

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Kai Rescue runs on the energy and dedication of volunteers and Lightforce chief experience officer Kat Rundle says it’s great that it can also run on the energy of the sun.

“Cutting energy bills for programmes like Kai Rescue by installing a solar system means they

can spend more money doing the things they’re passionate about,” she says.

“We want to create a lighter, brighter future so we really related to their vision of sustainability and generosity.

“They do so much good work to help the community.”

Joanna says Kai Rescue has some really exciting projects coming up this year including a plan to get together some funding for an E-vehicle.

“It’s been a big year but we feel like we’re in a really strong position,” she says.

Lightforce is responsible for around 20 per cent of New Zealand’s solar installations and is expanding rapidly around the country.

And as the price of energy continues to go up and the price of panels continues to drop, Kat says solar is growing in popularity.

“We rely on the sun to produce our food, but more New Zealanders are recognising that the sun can also help power our modern lives more sustainably and affordably.”

Storey Home Collection are holding a stocktake clearance sale and lighting and interior consultant, Serena Harris, says now is the perfect time to find a real bargain for your home.

The team cater to all interior decorating needs, stocking contemporary, traditional, designer, and generational brands ranging from both outdoor and indoor furniture to lighting and home decor.

“We are clearing product at great prices. We have a lot of new stock in and with current supply issues that we have all been facing, our sale will be a great chance to purchase those key pieces while they are available.”

Refurbishing table and floor lamps is an easy, cost-effective change that can make a big impact. “We encourage people to bring in their existing lamps and we can work together, trying different styles of shades to update it to a more modern look for their home.”

Storey Home Collection also stock quality outdoor furniture, designed specifically to withstand the elements. Visit www.storeycollection.co.nz for more information or call into the showroom at 65 Collingwood St for a friendly consultation.

The Indian Cafe create authentic Indian cuisine using special secret spices that are sure to tingle the tastebuds. Providing dishes made to order with the freshest of ingredients, from mango lassi to premium banquets, butter chicken, delicious vegetarian dishes, snacks, curries and ‘the best naan in town’.

Having operated in the region for six years, the locally owned and family run Indian Cafe Richmond have worked hard to continue providing delicious, authentic, handmade cuisine to their invaluable customers, all in their signature high-quality style. They would like to send a heartfelt thank you to the community for the huge amount of love and local support they have received especially throughout tough covid times.

In celebration of the profound backing they have felt, owner Bobby Chapagai, head chef, Krishna Bhattarai and their amazing team will be offering a discount of 10% discount on dine in and takeaway meals at The Indian Cafe Richmond from March 21 to March 27, 2022. Customers will need to bring in this voucher to redeem the discount.

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2022 SOUTHE Nelson Suburbs play their first home game of the season in the new 2022 Southern League on Sunday 27 March, kick off 11am. See the Suburbs advertisement on this page for all the details of our home games.

This year sees the start of the new “National League” format with teams firstly playing in regional leagues; Northern, Central and Southern. At the conclusion of the regional leagues there will be 1 round of the “National League Championship” combining the top 4 teams from Northern, top 4 teams from Central and top 2 teams from Southern.

This league will commence on 1 October and finish on 3 December.

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The Suburbs Division One Reserve team, playing in the local first division competition, will this year be coached

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Isolation reveals community spirit Hospital Shop to close

Jenny nicholson

sARA hollyMAn The day Chloe Wilson tested positive for Covid-19 she had massive body aches and After 30 years, the Hospital Shop at Nelthought her “head might explode”. son Hospital is closing its doors permaShe was caught off guard with no panadnently. Chair of the shop, Dick Watson, ol, no groceries and no way to get them. says changes to Nelson Marlborough Having worked most days for the previous District Health Board’s healthy eating fortnight, she hadn’t had time to restock policy was “the beginning of the end” the cupboards, let alone stock up in case for the shop, which is staffed entirely by she got sick. volunteers.

That was when she heard about the post Dick, who has been involved with the Fleur Creedmore had put on Facebook. shop for more than 10 years, says sales Fleur invited people in the Wakefield and dropped by about 75 per cent when the Brightwater community who were interpolicy was brought in, which meant ested in helping anyone with Covid-19 to they could no longer sell chocolates and get in touch with her. She was deluged with confectionary. He says while the shop offers of people wanting to assist. still sells toiletries, magazines and gift So, once Chloe posted her situation on Facards, it never recovered from the loss cebook she had many offers of help. of confectionary.

“It’s made a massive difference to me.”

In August, NMDHB made the decision Fleur says she didn’t expect such a big reto not allow volunteers on site due to sponse to her post.

Covid-19. The shop has been closed the “We have an amazing community, I just whole time. He says other DHB’s have voiced an idea that we were all thinking. I welcomed back volunteers, but NMdidn’t expect such a massive reaction.”

DHB are taken a “more cautious apJilly Perry also posted on Facebook offerproach”. ing families who were isolating a home“There’s no way forward really.” baked crumble. She too had more replies He says the shop would give out bethan crumbles. tween $18-22,000 a year to supply difWhen Jilly heard Hayley Selwood’s family ferent areas of the hospital from profits. were isolating with Covid-19 she offered to Hayley Selwood with Ollie, 5, and Chelsea, 8, enjoyed a crumble, flowers and a card from a thoughtful member of the community who helped them out when they were ‘The maternity unit gets all day sun, drop off one of the crumbles.

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What you can do to be more environmently friendly?

There are lots of small, achievable changes that ordinary New Zealanders can make to help lower our ecological footprints. It's up to you to decide which work for you, but here are a few ideas: 1. Use public transport, walk, or cycle - around 20% of New Zealand's emissions come from transport.

Even just not driving one day a week can make a big difference.

2. Choose renewable electricity - around three quarters of New Zealand's electricity comes from renewable sources, and WWF's modelling has shown that we could reach 100% renewable electricity by 2025.

Some New Zealand electricity companies are powered

by 100% renewable electricity - where does your power come from?

3. Don't waste electricity - You've probably already changed your lightbulbs to LEDs or compact fluorescant bulbs, but it's still great to turn them off when you're not in the room. It also helps to unplug appliances at the wall, wash clothes in cold water (which is often better for the clothes too!) and not use a clothes dryer unnecessarily.

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What's good for the world's ecosystems is good for the climate. Rubbish sent to the landfill emits methane, a powerful greenhouse gas.

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Passionate about reducing their carbon footprint on the environment, Trafalgar Painting Company Ltd has begun new initiatives to try and counteract the negative collateral footprint of their industry in the region. Working in the industry for over 27 years, co-owners Joe Szentpeteri, Mark Sellars and Nathan Towns are determined to encourage positive environmental changes within the workplace. Their trade-certified team offer a diverse range of paint application services across the North & South Islands.

Based in Nelson, the main activities include marine, Sama took part in industrial, and commercial sectors. One half of the the employee e-bike business is dedicated to painting and maintenance programme. services while the other half focuses on more specialised work like testing of asbestos or toxic mould. They also offer a fully licensed, compliant, and experienced team of dedicated removalists. Joe, managing director, says that as well as a strong emphasis on health and safety, another core principle of the company is that every person is entitled to live in a safe environment, free from harmful chemicals, compounds, and organisms. Twenty-seven years of working in asbestos abatement have made the company keenly aware of the damaging substance and its impact on the environment. This has long struck a chord with the team, and they are constantly looking for innovative ways to offset this. They recently offered their employees the opportunity to purchase an e-bike and helmet at half price while the company paid the rest. “Get fit and reduce carbon emissions, it’s a start!”

The company has also purchased two new hybrid cars to assist in the everyday running of the business, the first step to phasing out the diesel fleet. Joe’s love of the region is clear, and he is determined in his mission to help create a better environment and a better future for generations to come. They are actively involved in sponsorship and school-based initiatives, getting behind the community where they can. “The rewarding thing about being locally owned and operated is being able to give back to the community, the same people that support Nelson businesses every day.” Trafalgar Painting Company Ltd employ a team of 35 skilled and diverse staff.

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Greenwaste to Zero also continue to offer collection services for verified compostable products to local businesses looking to help create a more sustainable environment. Organically made ‘Lawnpost’ compost, bark, pea straw, garden mulch and topsoils are available along with gravels, river stones, chips and rock suitable for all landscaping needs.

A variety of trailers are also available for hire. Contact Greenwaste to Zero on 544 8857 or email: info@greenwastezero.co.nz www.greenwastezero.co.nz Locally owned and operated, Alaron Products has partnered with clients to develop a multitude of high-quality health care products for over 25 years.

Passionate about the environment and committed to being ‘a good global citizen’, Alaron have implemented strategic initiatives to improve its sustainability. Encouraging staff members to leave their cars at home, Alaron offer employees $5 per day to those who choose to walk, bike, bus or carpool. Alaron is exploring partnering with a local e-bike supplier to offer staff great options to purchase an e-bike. The company has also just installed 810 solar panels, the largest solar system in Te Tauihu. Dylan Adams, Alaron’s head of HR, says the installation of a heat exchange system will reduce the company's gas consumption by 90%. “This captures the heat generated by our air handling systems and reuses this energy to heat our hot water.”

“We are also working to establish a complete and robust waste diversion policy, alongside our normal recycling plan, working with other business to reuse waste.” This includes repurposing cardboard packaging and supporting local Restore Charity Shop.

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Andrew, a successful businessman and first-class cricketer, says he has seen the popularity of e-bikes explode in the Nelson region. “Nelson is one of the e-bike hotspots in New Zealand. We have great weather and great riding opportunities”. According to data collected between 2014 and 2020, New Zealand’s e-bike imports skyrocketed from 2,000 units a year to 50,000 units. And, he says, as kiwis continue to face Covid restrictions, the demand for Kiwi Journeys multi-day tours increased an unprecedented 300 per cent over the last 12 months. “I’ve seen the growth in our rental business, and I think the same trends are driving the growth in e-bikes,” says Andrew. “People want to get outside and explore our country and e-bikes are the perfect way to do that.”

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Karina Glaser and Aaron Dunbar understand the need for sustainable living and protecting our environment. The operators of Kimi Ora Eco Resort say preserving an eco-resort is a true labour of love. The complex has been operating for 35 years and the team are committed to protecting the environment and using renewable resources, all whilst providing top-quality accommodation, an on-site restaurant, a Day Spa as well as pool and spa facilities. Kimi Ora also supports the Tasman Bay Guardians by donating $1 for each booked room at the resort and also sponsor the Riwaka School -Experiencing Marine Reserves Programme. A 40kw solar panel set up helps to keep the resort ticking over and Karina and Aaron have recently signed up with EKOS, a New Zealand based company that help kiwi businesses measure, manage and offset their carbon footprint. Kimi Ora achieved a Climate Positive Certificate which means they are committed to offsetting at least 120% of their measured CO2 emissions. It was important for Kimi Ora to find ways to reduce their emissions where possible but also acknowledging that some emissions may be temporality be impossible to eliminate. By offsetting, the business is able to reduce the climate impact it has by investing in forests that produce a range of environmental co-benefits.

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Jack MalcolM High octane racing was a highlight of the weekend at the National Powerboat Championships held on Lake Rotoiti.

With racers reaching top speeds of over 250km an hour, spectators dotted the shoreline to watch the sideby-side racing in pristine conditions on Saturday.

Organizer and Rotoiti Powerboat Club president Chris Dufeu said they were determined to hold the event under the current Covid settings, which required a lot of co-operation between the club, DOC, spectators and the competitors.

Watching the crowd enjoy the spectacle of the powerboats taking corners at such high speeds while being so close to each other that they sometimes touched made all the hard work worth it, he says.

Results:

NZ GP Hydroplane title winner David Alexander in Miss Waverley. Photo: Shot360.

“I’m super proud of the hard work put in by all volunteers on the day to put on a hugely successful National Championship, with over 60 boats competing.”

The local club crowned four national champions at the event, with Julian Stilwell taking home the F1 title, Wayne Wells winning the New Zealand Grand Nationals title, Lee Merrion

winning the F3 title and Tate Burns winning the New Zealand Clubmans title.

Sunday’s club trophy racing had to be cancelled due to poor weather and will have to be held next year because the club receives one permit for an event each year, Chris says.

“We’ve run the nationals three of the last four years.

Our water is very good water to race on and we choose March because that’s when the weather’s normally most settled.”

“Sunday looked more like an ocean than a lake. It wasn’t forecasted.”

All of the National Championship events were held on Saturday and were not affected by the cancellation of Sunday’s racing.

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Avaya dominate GODZone JACK MALCoLM Nathan Fa’avae’s and his team, Avaya, dominated last week’s GODZone Adventure race to win by over ten-and-a-half hours.

The 710km long course traversed from the East to West coasts of the lower South Island, taking the team 5days, 23h and 55m to complete. Nathan says it was a sense of relief and accomplishment crossing the finish line after a grueling schedule that saw them get only 20 hours of sleep throughout the race.

“You condition for it. We’ve obviously done training for what the challenge is and what we’re taking on. Our training planning and preparation is to avoid injuries, it’s about racing sensibly.”

Nelson-based Nathan Fa’avae and Avaya team mates after crossing the finish line. Photo: Supplied.

Leigh returns to netball roots Jonty Dine Leigh Gibbs understands that quality coaches attract more players.

The gold medalist and world champion coach is stepping down from her role as Nelson Netball general manager as she looks to help grow the game she loves on a national scale.

Leigh will take on the position of community coaching manager for Netball New Zealand, giving her oversight across the whole county at community level.

“It’s what you see out on the courts every weekend, so this was an opportunity for me to focus on my passion area, so that was hard to resist.”

She describes the move as a bit of a ‘back to the future,’ as in a previous role she was overseeing ‘coach force,’ a system for delivery of coaching into centres throughout New Zealand.

The former Silver Ferns captain says she will put a strong emphasis on developing “the people who develop the coaches”.

“If you’re directly working with coaches, you just couldn’t cover the number of coaches you’d be needing to work with.”

Her ambition is to bring more quality, capability, and ultimately, more coaches to the game.

Leigh also hopes to maintain a presence at Nelson Netball.

“By being at the coalface, I’m experiencing the requirements I am asking people to deliver on. If you can keep your pencil sharp in the actual practice of coach development, you are a lot more aware of what is needed.”

She says quality coaching translates to players having a better ex-

The team had already won GODZone three times and Nathan, who has won it five times himself, said it was a highlight to maintain their unbeaten legacy.

Each year the event is held in a different region.

The course details released a week in advance so competitors can plan how they will tackle the challenging terrain.

There’s often multiple routes racers can take and it is up to the teams and their navigation skills to decide which will be the fastest.

“The way we race is to pay no attention to what the other teams are doing.

“We’ve learnt through the years that nearly all the info you get (on other teams progress) is incorrect anyway, so we just ignore it.”

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Leigh says she is leaving Nelson Netball in a healthy position.

“It has been a tough period for all sports but last year actually had growth at secondary school level, which is against trend.”

She credits this to schools creating systems that players want to be a part of.

Leigh is also proud of the fact that 2022 will see the introduction of a first-ever men’s netball team to premier competition. “Sport has had a rocky road because of Covid, but we know participation in sport is good for the well-being of the whole community.”

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The Nelson Heat player will head to the desert state later this year to play ball and continue his academic studies.

Also a quality first-five, Cooper opted to end a promising rugby career as he looks to follow in the footsteps of his father and legendary Black Sox pitcher, Marty Grant.

“I’m definitely excited. A bit nervous but mainly excited. I know every day will be different to what I’m used to but it’s a great opportunity to play, to study and to travel, and I knew I had to make the most of it.”

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Nelson Heat president Rachel Knowles says Cooper has great drive and ambition and his success is a direct result of his willingness to work harder than most.

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While waiting to head overseas, Cooper has secured a contract with Baseball New Zealand as a coaching and development officer, delivering baseball programmes to schools and teams throughout the Top of the South.

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Stoke inDooR BowlS CluB ‘22 season starts Tuesday 15 March 7pm, Warnes Stadium, Songer Street, Stoke. New members welcome.

Please wear flat soled shoes. Enquiries ph Lynn 547 7112.

SenioRS wAlking gRoup, tue + Thurs Walking inside the Stadium 9.30-10.30am, optional sit & be fit class from 9.30am. First Session FREE , than $5.00 per session. Ph: 538 0072 “500” CARD enthuSiAStS. Waimea Lounge at A&P Showgrounds. Twice weekly. Tuesdays & Thursdays 1:30 -4pm. $2 entry fee covers comfortable surroundings, prizes, afternoon tea & easy parking. Ph. Kath 5445563 CiRCuit FitneSS ClASS ACtive You a fun new community. All fitness levels welcome. Receive encouragement plus healthy eating tips. $8 Tuesdays 6 pm in Richmond. Contact Nicola 0210788609 or email nicola.rae.11@gmail.com

Wednesdays

wellBY tAlking CAFé: - 1.30pm – 3pm Wednesday 23rd March, Halifax Café, Nelson.

Wellby Talking Cafés are about social connection and finding out about groups, activities and services. www.wellby.org.nz lA leChe leAgue nelSon for monthly meeting dates, support and information phone/ text Ruth 0272 433 469 CluB 60 SenioR ADventuReS Active fun,

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social recreation with weekly planned outings & activities. Every Wednesday 9.30am at sport Tasman Richmond Town Hall, Cambridge St. All sessions $5. Ph 5443955 SuMMeR inDooR BowlSWednesdays 7pm WARNES STADIUM Songer St Stoke. Give it a go, open to all ages, new players welcome. Flatsoled shoes please. Brian 035450542.

Thursdays

wAiMeA CoMBineD FRienDShip CluB: Interested in making new female or male friends of a similar age and interests? We invite you to monthly meetings, 3rd Thursday 9.45am Hope Church Ranzau Rd, interesting speakers, outings & group activities, Ph: Frances 5443085/0212111347 or Rosalie 0272491080.

RiChMonD lADieS FRienDShip CluB: Meet - 10am 1stThursday of the month at Church of Christ, Croucher St. Welcome ladies looking for friendship with other women. Lunch optional. Interesting guest speakers & an outing Visitors welcome. Ph Marion 544 4833 or Joan 544 1854.

RiChMonD welCoMe gRoup like to make new friends join a friendly group for coffee and a chat.10am on the 1st and 3rdThursday of each month at Paragon Cafe Langdale Drive Richmond new venue. Ansley /Phillip 5410 350

fridays

AMputee SoCietY Top of the South meet last Friday of the month for coffee & a chat at the Honest Lawyer around 10am. Outside if sunny –inside if wet. Bring a friend or support person.

Look forward to seeing you there.

mens.shed.waimea@gmail.com FRee RiChMonD liBRARY eventS: Mvp & mask required at all events: good Crafternoon! Bring your craft project & work on it in the company of other crafters. Bring your own materials & lunch. Wednesdays, 12.30pm-2pm. english Conversation for eSol speakers with an experienced & qualified ESOL teacher.

11am-12pm, every Friday from 11 February. A Jp (Justice of the peace) is available to witness & sign your important documents every Wednesday, 11.30am-12.30pm. take part in the three languages poetry Competition 2022 – Write a poem using te reo Māori, English or NZ Sign by 31 March using five essential words.Visit tasmanlibraries.govt.nz for more info. handmade City – Join us in reimagining Richmond as a handmade city built from recycled cardboard. Saturday 26 March, 10.00am-12.00pm. All ages welcome. Free.. Author talk – Christine leunens will be speaking about her new book In Ambers Wake at Richmond Library, 6.30pm, Thursday 31 March. Bookings essential. Phe 03 5438500 or email library@tasman.govt.nz to book your spot.

Free. learn how to create a photobook using vistaprint.10am-12pm, Monday 21 March.

Bookings essential. Contact Teresa.besley@tasman.govt.nz or phone 03 543 8500 to book your spot. Free. wAkeFielD CoMMunitY BuS runs from Wakefield to Richmond via Brightwater every Tuesday. Return fare $5 from Wakefield. Prebooking essential. Ph/Text 020 4195 8866.Volunteer drivers urgently required to extend service.

saTurdays Stoke MonthlY MARket, Methodist church grounds, 19 March 9.00am to noon.

Phone 927 6130 to book site. Supporting Nelson Hospital chaplaincy and LifeLinc.

SoCiAl tenniS At RiChMonD tenniS CluB Saturday afternoons from 1.30 onwards.

Public, visiting players & club members welcome. Vaccine pass is required. Contact Trish 0274 872 480

sundays

higginS heRitAge pARk 222 Pigeon Valley Rd,Wakefield, open day Sunday 20 March 10am3pm.- Wide open spaces for family picnics and enjoy the experience of heritage museum sheds with a large range of vintage machinery and rural life exhibits, model trains, & jigger rides. www.higginsheritagepark.co.nz

in General

ARthRitiS CoFFee gRoup is not meeting this year. If anyone wants advice about arthritis, individuals can callThe Arthritis Society 0800 269 296. nelSon RAilwAY Founders Park. We regret that our train & railcar will not be running until further notice, due to the Covid spread in Nelson.

Follow updates on facebook.

MenZSheD wAiMeA - catering for the interests, health and well-being of men since 2010.

Shed open Monday - Friday at Richmond Park, 384 Lower Queen St. Inquiries: 027 2820185,

Community Notices are free to community groups, schools, churches, gold coin donation events and fundraising. Due to the popularity of this column,while every effort will be made, inclusion cannot be guaranteed for free ads. If you want to place a business advert or want to advertise a course you are running, please call classified ads and public notices on 544 9037.

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Classifieds

WEDNESDAY 16 March 2022

Classifieds sits vacant Tutor wanted.

Kip McGrath, Nelson, is looking for a qualified Secondary Maths Teacher. If you value building strong relationships with students and parents, blend humour and enthusiasm with focused, explicit teaching, this could be a rewarding job for you. Please submit a cover letter with a succinct CV and referee contact to nelson@kipmcgrath.co.nz For more information contact Zoe 0275 267 741.

for rent

found

ClASSifiED DEADliNE - 5pM friDAY

pH 544 9037

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garage sale Sunday 20th March, 8am. The Ridgeway South (signs out on morning) Household items, clothes etc. Rain or Shine.

antiques

Dolly was dropped out the window of a medium-sized black car on Thursday morning around 8:20am outside Salisbury shops.

If you recognise her please call 544 9037.

Richmond, Cosy 3 dentures bedroom home. Walk to schools and Mall. $540pw rrental621@ New dentures, relines, repairs. Phone Daniela at gmail.com Bays Dentures 546 4455.

Antiques, collectables, paintings,etc.

Recent estate lots arrived. Huge range in 6 rooms to browse.S ell-Buy-Value.

Souchebys Antiques, 75 Gladstone Rd, Richmond.(Ph 544 0723) Open 6 days. www.an tiquesnewzealand.co.nz.

All sorts, makes & sizes inc large railway/trainsets private collection just arrived @ Souchebys, 75 Gladstone Rd(Sh6), Richmond.

15/6/52 to 17/3/21 In loving memory of a dearly loved husband, father, father-in-law and grandfather.

Greatly missed every day.

Helen, Andrew, Natasha and Craig, Nathan and Isley, Alex and Sophie, Daniel, Ryan, Cameron, Declan, Chad, Joseph, Chloe.

for sale Your For Sale ad here.

Phone 544 9037.

SUNMERS Claire

for hire

wedding

Mini Buses for Hire

Your announcement here for free.

Aged 44. You truly were one of a kind and will be greatly missed by people across the globe. Campaigning tirelessly for a cleaner planet and a plastic-free world, your passion will not be forgotten and neither will your smile. Sleep tight, soul sister. I’ll see you on the other side.

Bisous tout le monde.

anniversary

birth

for rent Your for rent ad here.

Phone 544 9037.

Advertise your job vacancy to over 12,000 households across our region!

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nelson Mini Bus Hire

0800 696 686

email: bookings@motorhomerentalsnz.co.nz

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Locally Owned and Operated

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8 to 12 seaters - Later Models Clean • Tidy • Reliable • Long or short term

Waimea Weekly

memorial

Ricketts

Target Shooting Richmond Inc. Annual General Meeting Monday 21st March at 7.30pm at Clubrooms Jubilee Park Richmond North entrance.

Visitors Welcome.

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Your Announcement here FREE Deadline 5pm Monday by email only: sales@waimeaweekly.co.nz

Include your photos for Births and Anniversaries!

ATTENTION BUSINESSES Feature your business in the region’s favourite local newspaper.

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firewood

pUbLiC notiCe

Delivering now for firewood. Douglas, beech, gum, Lawson Cypress.

Good Wood supplier Bay Firewood 027 769 6348.

Alcoholics Anonymous.

Is alcohol causing problems for you in your life? Want to stop drinking but can’t? Maybe we can help. Support meetings every day. Call 0800aaworks 0800 229 6757.

fUrnitUre

Great selection.

All sorts,sizes & made to to Let last. @ Souchebys, 75 Gladstone Rd, Rich- Your to let ad here.

Phone 544 9037. mond.

Classifieds

WEDNESDAY 16 March 2022

wanted to bUy

wanted to bUy

Cash paid for old wristwatches. Scrap gold & Silver. Old coins & Jewellery. Vintage / quality tools. Military & Firearms items. General antiques.

Also buying estate & shed items. Collection & downsizing. Ph Tim Gladstone. T&B Vintage 0800 653 935 or 548 5235.

$$ Top prices paid $$ Vintage Household Items. Tools & Shed gear. Fishing rods & reels. Old Toys of any sort. NZ Photos & Postcards. Records Books & Coins. Vintage Comics.

Military items. Plus Much More. Estate Lots & Downsizing. Steve Lawson 027 538 0020 or 538 0020. Nelson Based.

ChurCh NotiCes

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You are very welcome however to join in our online Sunday service available from 9:15am at https://rp.online.church

For more information ph the church office on 5644 8844 or email office@richmondparish.nz

Graveside Burials

Cremations from

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from

Includes Plot and Wooden Casket

$ from 2000 AllCremations Transfers ♦ Legal Paperwork ♦ Wooden Coffin

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♦ All Transfers • Legal Paperwork • Wooden Coffin ♦ • Cremation ♦ Death Certificate ♦ Arrange Notices Cremation • Death Certificate • Arrange ♦ • Ashes personally returned to family Notices

Affordable & Professional

The Church with Community at Heart

Celebrating ~ Sundays 10am 243 Queen Street, (behind the Asian Supermarket).

SUNDAY 9AM & 11AM

Simple Direct Funerals$5000 $2000

(INCL GST)

Richmond Community Church

Holy Trinity

27 Dorset St, Richmond

Due to the Covid situation there are currently no services being held in the Richmond Parish

Sunday 10am

• Ashes personally returned to family

Available 24 hours

(vaccine pass)

100% local ~ 24/7 service at no extra costs

Children's Programmes available

Graveside Burials from $5000 incl. Plot and Wooden Casket 00

No hidden costs

WINZ benefits of up to $2100.

Assistance with $2150 WINZ Funeral Grant (IF APPLICABLE) Richmond | 276b Queen Street

03 929 5145

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100% Local • 24/7 Service at no extra cost Do not let the cost of saying goodbye $ • WINZ benefits of up to 2,100 add to your grief.

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Manager & Funeral Director

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Trades&Services aCCoUntinG

Certified Xero Advisors – Xero | Payroll

sales•parts•service

Pick up and Delivery Available

31 Venice Place, Stoke Phone 03 547 3276

“Professional Arborists who take pride in their workmanship” • Complete tree care from roots to tips • All hedge trimming works • Confined area tree felling & removals • Prompt, friendly & professional services

Call 0800 28 66 87 or 0800 ATOM TREE Email – info@atomtreespecialists.co.nz

aUtomotive

Parts and Service for ALL makes and ALL models PH: 03 544 5723

24HR - PH:arborist 544 5723

arborist

Mowers Chainsaws and more Repairs and Sales

• Carburetor Tuning • Exhausts • Cooling systems • Brakes & Driveline • Engines & Fabrication

Ph 021 251 8881 alrazz71@gmail.com 83 Ellis St, Brightwater

$23 +gst per week

544 9037

03 544 0588 027 274 5653 south@treescape.co.nz

www.treescape.co.nz

The Gas Stay Specialists • Complete workshop, wofs, servicing & repairs • Fully qualified, experienced mechanics • Free drop off and picks ups in Richmond • Gas Struts - new, re-gassing & fitting service • All vehicles – petrol & diesel • No job too big or too small 4A Gladstone Rd, Richmond

MAIN ROAD APPLEBY arborist

Treescape are your local specialists for tree, vegetation, and environmental management.

aUtomotive

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be seen!

Performance Vehicle Modification Shop

Agents for

BRANDS - SERVICE - FINANCE

Stewart: 021 113 9940 Jane: 021 051 3875

businessroundup.co.nz

24HR Call Out

for all makes and models

Ph: 03 541 9115

admin@businessroundup.co.nz

Chainsaws - Lawn Mowers Blower/Vacs - Weedeaters Ride On Mowers We sell the best and service the rest

sales@waimeaweekly.co.nz aGriCULtUraL

• Baleage • Hay • Mini Baleage • Heavy Rolling • Seed Drilling • Postdriver & Fencing • Based in Wakefield • Quality Standing Grass Wanted

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Trades & Services

WEDNESDAY 16 March 2022

Trades&Services BLINDS

BRAKE & CLUTCH

CARS WANTED

The Blind Care Company

FULL MECHANICAL REPAIRS BRAKE & CLUTCH SPECIALISTS

AUTOWRECK NELSON

Carey 547 7192 or 022 0105 933

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544 1660

Richmond Brake & Clutch 13 McGlashen Ave, Richmond

$$ CASH PAID $$ * CARS VANS UTES TRUCKS

FREE REMOVAL

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$23 +gst

• Driveways • Patio’s & Paths • Decorative Concrete Cutting • Floor Placing & Finishing • Truck & Digger Services

per week

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544 9037

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FLOORING

FREEVIEW

Television - Aerials and Installation Telephone, Internet Problems and Installation

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the wise choice

Planning Construction Planting Maintenance Call us today for a friendly no obligation quote P: 03 5530 306 M: 022 122 5013

E: ollie@sagelandscapes.co.nz www.sagelandscapes.co.nz

www.gourmetcatering.co.nz

Ph 027 667 2837

Gourmet Catering Nelson

DECKS To contact us call or email:

HANDYMAN

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Fully trained staff, security screened, Good rates

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CALL NOW FOR FREE NO OBLIGATION QUOTE

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• Site Wise Approved • Security Screened

You de-stress while we clean up the mess

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ELECTRICIAN Ltd

Domestic & Commercial Wiring PV Solar expert Maintenance & Repairs

Syd Hanna

Quick Drying All Insurance Specialist Year Round All03 General 548Cleaning 9090 | 027 533 0506 Professional Lifetime,Service Nelson

Stephen Oliver proprietor

Phone now on

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Fully Trained, Security Screened

Quick - Efficient 245 Hardy Street, Nelson Professional lifetime.co.nz

A disclosure statement is available on request.

ELECTRICIAN Lighting up Nelson, Richmond & Tasman

be seen!

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• New Homes • Commercial • Rural & Retail • Renovations • Detailed Quotes • 24hr Service

$23 +gst per week

Registered Electricians

Ph: 021 482 088 or 542 2328 We are LocaL!

www.rdelectrical.co.nz

18b Wakefield-Kohatu Highway, Wakefield

GARAGE DOORS Residential, Commercial and Industrial Doors • Sectional insulated and un-insulated garage doors and roller doors • Retro-fit of garage doors

2/76 Gladstone Rd, Richmond

tasmancomtech.co.nz

Landscapes

• House Clean # General House Clean # Oven Clean • Oven Clean # Window Clean # Office Clean •YouWindow Clean de-stress while we clean up the mess • Office Clean • Commercial Clean • Builder Clean • Pre-Sale Clean

be seen!

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544 9037

Sage

Call us for all your requirements.

• Servicing of garage doors and motors

per week

GARDENING

Having a party or a wedding?

CONCRETE

We specialise in solutions for all budgets and needs.

CLEANING

ALL YOUR NEED OF CLEAN

LOCALLY OWNED

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CLEANING ABFAB CLEANING

*Conditions apply

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PROFESSIONALS IN DOMESTIC AND COMMERCIAL CLEANING

INFO@DECKS4U.CO.NZ

 cleaning  repairs  wooden blind restoration  alterations  sales & service

CATERER

PH 544 9037

(03) 544 6510

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www.conquerordoors.co.nz

be seen!

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Registered Electrician

GARDENING

merritt

Richard Merritt

021 193 8507

kiwigold09@hotmail.com

• Lawns • Edges • Gardens • Section Clearing • Hedges • Rubbish Removal • Handyman Work

Live a calm, confident, contented life

544 9037

emma@lifehypnotherapy.nz www.lifehypnotherapy.nz

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Ph: 544 9037

• Garden tidy ups • Regular maintenance • Roses and pruning • Irrigation • Qualified team

26 years experience

Life Hypnotherapy

Freedom from anxiety, stress, fears and phobias

GARDENING

gardening

HYPNOTHERAPY

per week

544 9037

Ph 544 9844 or 027 542 4473

HIRE

Trades & Services

WEDNESDAY 16 March 2022

Trades&Services INSURANCE

KITCHENS

without having to fare with time offis hard enough without having to Cancer n-funded treatments. worry about how you’ll fare with time off

work, waiting lists or non-funded treatments.

actical, affordable take pride in providing practical, affordable my clients Ifinancial insurance solutions to give my clients financial times.

Is your kitchen looking tired?

Replace your doors, drawer fronts and bench tops

peace of mind in troubling times.

Syd Hanna Insurance Specialist 03 548 9090 | 027 533 0506 Lifetime, Nelson

Call 021 674 575 or Freephone 03 391 1414

morgan@dreamdoors.co.nz www.dreamdoors.co.nz

245 Hardy Street, Nelson lifetime.co.nz A disclosure statement is available on request.

PAINTER

be seen!

• Qualified Tradesman • Locally owned & operated

“I’ll turn up on time and in over 30 years I’ve never had a complaint”

027 232 1550 quentinearlepainting@gmail.com

REAL ESTATE

Your Ad here from only

$23 +gst per week

544 9037

PLASTERER

Dean 027 446 3144

Ph: 538 0824 Stoke

STORAGE

Camper | Caravan | Boat

STORAGE

Safe and secure, located only a few minutes from Richmond

1 year just $750 ($14.40 wk) 6 months just $420 ($16.15 wk)

• Property Maintenance • Deck & Fence Repairs • Bathroom & Kitchen Reno’s • General Building Repairs & Maintenance • Kit-set Assembly Any job you want done, give me a call

Adam Davidson 027 475 2510

maintenancemannelson@gmail.com

20ft containers

- 24/7 access - Fully fenced - 24 hour surveillance - Staff on Site Mon – Fri

STUMP REMOVAL

be seen!

maria wilson

certifying/craftsman plumber

plumb er yes. a female YES. A FEMALE plumber PLUMBER

cell. 027 6316 319 email: maria.plumbher@gmail.com

PLUMBING

Plumber & Gasfitter Gas problems?

Hot water problems?

Leaking problems?

Over 40 years experience

Call Les

Your Ad here from only

$23 +gst per week

544 9037

022 0787 322 STORAGE

Stump GrindinG ServiceS Stump Grinding Tree Felling & Removal Site Clearance Andrew Workman

021 081 82 123 Free Quotes & Prompt Service

www.stumpgrindingservice.co.nz

• Low prices • Secure storage • CCTV Surveillance

74 Gladstone Rd, Richmond & 481 High St, Motueka

Ph 544 4306

TARPAULIN HIRE

be seen!

Your Ad here from only Reserve your space: 020 4074 7201 info@ranzauparkingstorage.co.nz www.ranzauparkingstorage.co.nz

03 544 8420

HOPE STORAGE - 52 Ranzau Rd, Hope

“If it rolls on wheels, we can store it”

• Inside car storage • Staff on site

Size & Price List available at www.tasmanstorage.nz

STORAGE

or 027 454 3813 e: admin@hopestorage.co.nz

541 0287

or 544 9415

www.brumwellpainting.co.nz

No job too big, too small or too ugly!

admin@greenacresgolfclub.co.nz

Enquiries

Call Adam

027 671 8417

03 547 0002

access 24/7 • secure compound 24 hRs cctv

Contact:

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

PLUMBING

Safe and Secure Only $28pw Only $39pw For boats, caravans & motorhomes

PAINTER

PAINTER

www.clyne-bennie.co.nz

Proudly supplying Orange Residential Homes roofing requirements for over 10 years

STORAGE

Storage

The Maintenance Man Nelson

Plumbing Gas Drainage

Tasman/Nelson areas Free quotes - Covid Vax’d

• Leaks • Repairs • Maintenance • ReRoofs • New Roofs

Mike Pero Real Estate Ltd Licensed REAA (2008)

MAINTENANCE

PLUMBING

TM Use over old wallpaper for a great paint finish See our great TradeMe references

ROOFING

027 674 8102 03 542 3180

11 McGlashen Ave 03 544 4077 | 021 470 095 (AH service available)

sales@waimeaweekly.co.nz

Don’t strip wallpaper!

ROOFING

Call Tracy Beer Get the service and results you deserve

• Key Cutting • Transponder, Smart Key & Remote Programming • Lock Repairs, Sales & Installations • Access Control • Lock Re-Keying • Safes

PH 544 9037

Top Plasterers – Interior plastering, square-stopping, fibrous plaster, gib-coveTM

dmplasteringspec@gmail.com

What’s your home worth?

LOCKSMITH

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$23 +gst

Tarpaulin Hire • Heavy Duty PVC • Ropes with shorteners • Good condition guaranteed • Range of sizes available • Contact us for a free quote

per week

544 9037

44 Beach Rd, Richmond

Phone 03 544 6352 mortimerupholstery.co.nz

RUBBISH REMOVAL

Residential Refuse Wheelie Bin Service Order online at www.smartenvironmental.co.nz or phone 0800 424 990

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Advert

Instore stock available of carpet and vinyl

Book your free measure and quote Visit our locally owned and operated showroom on Queen St, Richmond.

199 Queen St, Richmond

Ph 544 0990

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