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$26 million park up for discussion Town meeting in Tapawera this week for motorsport park Teresa Hattan The fate of a $26 million motorsport park in Tapawera will be discussed at a public meeting on Thursday night, with submissions on the proposed park set to close in early February.

The meeting has been called by the Tapawera Community Council after concerns from some neighbours about noise, water and other polution that the park may bring.

The proposed park is the brainchild of businessmen Gary Donaldson and Garry Adcock, who have been working on the concept to get a motorsport park in Tasman and hope it could host big-time events including V8s and even Formula One. Plans for the Tasman Motorsport Park in Tapawera have been float-

ing around for some time, but as the resource consent submissions are closing early next month, things are starting to heat up in the small community.

Garry Adcock says he and his business partner are trying to provide for everyone in the community.

“We’re aiming for it to be more of a community thing than a business venture. The park will be used for whatever is demanded,” he says.

The proposed motorsport facility when completed will include sealed racing circuits, a drag racing strip, kart track, jet ski lake, rally road, various motorbike tracks, buggy racing tracks, accommodation, camping ground, commercial areas and Continued on page 3.

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Richmond rodeo ropes in massive crowd Thousands descended on the Richmond A & P Showgrounds on Saturday for the annual Richmond Mall Rodeo.

A record number passed through the gates at this year’s rodeo, creating a spectacular atmosphere for both the cowboys and cowgirls and the paying public.

Richmond Rodeo Club secretary Tina Angus-Phyn says Saturday was the highest gate takings the club had ever seen, with around 2,500 people packing into the viewing areas.

“The whole day was fantastic.

Everyone was well behaved and the entertainment was great. It was so nice to have the celebrity ride.”

The celebrity bull ride saw David Hill, manager of Richmond Mall, representing the town folk up against Tasman deputy mayor Tim King, who represented the country people.

Tim the farmer was the favourite going into the ride and managed to stay on the bull a few seconds longer than David.

“It was really exhilarating. Everything between sitting on the bull and hitting the ground was good fun,” says Tim. Tim says despite being victorious over David, he is in two minds about riding a bull again.

“If I had the chance again I’d have to think twice,” he says.

By Monday morning, Tim’s war wounds consisted of a sore wrist FUNNY FESTAS: Richard “Festas the Clown” Robinson had a tough job protecting and tail bone and the councillor the bull riders at the Richmond Mall Rodeo on Saturday. Festas was also thoroughly says it was good to beat David. entertaining for the crowd, providing a side to the action in the centre of the arena.

Continued on page 2.

Photo: Teresa Hattan

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With recent natural disasters hitting close to home, would you be prepared if one arrived in Tasman tomorrow?

Debbie Gardner, Richmond.

Kevin Turton, Richmond.

Karen Clark, Motueka.

Sonya Jenks, Richmond.

“We would be alright. We have canned food and home-grown veggies and fruit. The kids have learnt at preschool what to do if an earthquake struck.”

“I have an emergency kit at home that has a small lantern, extra batteries and canned food. I think we’d be alright but it depends on how bad it was.”

“No. I’m completely unprepared. We’d probably be ok with water because we have a large tank but we have no food stored away.”

“We have an emergency kit and a water supply. I’d feel pretty safe. Our kids, after the earthquake, they practised earthquake drills and were going under the tables.”

Richmond rodeo ropes in massive crowd Continued from page 1.

“Being from the country, I’d get so much grief if I went down to him.”

David wasn’t feeling too bad earlier this week and says the bull ride was spectacular.

“I loved it. It’s certainly one of those bucket list things. I got such an adrenalin rush but I suppose I was lucky not to get hurt.”

David recommends anyone who has the opportunity to give it a go, to do so.

“Everyone should do something once in a while that scares the bejesus out of you.”

According to David, the rodeo was exceptionally well run and he is certainly looking forward to celebrating 50 years of Richmond Rodeo next year.

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“We host the rodeo for the rest of the country but as there weren’t many entrants from Nelson, most of them travelled down from Celebrity riders Butch Cassidy, left, and the the North Sundance Kid chat and try to psyche each other on their way out before the ride. Both are really too old for this home,” says and should have known better.

Tina.

The club say By putting up good prize money, the rodeo saw cowboys and cow- they are certainly looking for-

ward to next year’s event, where 50 years of rodeo in Richmond will be celebrated.

“We’re going to start planning now, we hope to make the rodeo bigger and better than ever and there has even been talk of making it into a two-day event,” says Tina.

With the jubilee year fast approaching, the committee are hoping a few local riders will come out of the woodwork for next year’s event.

“This year there has certainly been some interest created. It was neat to have the mall behind us too; they’ve been a great sponsor. We were happy to support the Richmond Mall Foundation,” says Tina.

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Motorsport park up for discussion Continued on page 3. an adventure park.

The site currently lacks services and the proposal includes a significant upgrade of the access road, which has been outlined as costing close to $5 million.

The initial estimate of costs for the completed motorsport park facility is around $26 million, with significant elements of the completed facility built for $9 million.

But Garry is concerned that the price tag being given to the motorsport park is often blown out of proportion.

“It might not be spent in my lifetime; it might be over 40 years.”

Feedback gained so far on the Stanley Brook Park has been mainly positive according to Garry.

“But for people in the community that have more of a green view, they think motorsport is not a good thing to do, but they’re welcome to have their say.”

Neighbouring property owners Kim and Judith Rowe have mixed feeling over the proposal, according the the feasibility report submitted to council by the parks proponents.

“Although some of the family are motorsport enthusiasts and believe the region needs a facility such as the proposed, they are concerned about the effect on the value of their property and the ability for them to enjoy the ‘quiet life’ one expects in the country,” it details.

Despite the Rowe property being more than four kilometres away; they believe they will still hear the motorsport activity echoing down the valley.

To get the park off the ground, Garry says it’s simply just one step at a time.

“There is still a lot of work to do but we hope to have a start to construction next summer.”

In the initial stages, the park will be used for clubs and other local community events.

“Formula One and V8s will be further out on the horizon. We don’t expect them in the short term but we need to make priorities for the biggest thing that could happen there.”

The resource consent is now open for submissions, which can support the application, oppose the application, support parts of the application and oppose other parts or conditionally support or oppose the application. Submissions must state whether or not the submitter wishes to be heard at the hearing, if one is held.

Any person may make a submission on this application. The final time for making a submission is 4.30pm on February 7. For more information about this, visit the council website on tasman. govt.nz.

- A public meeting will be held at Tapawera tomorrow night to discus the proposal. The developers will be giving a presentation on their proposal at the meeting, which is being held at the Tapawera Community Centre from 7.30pm.

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Appleby swimmer wins new bike Paying early for swimming lessons at the ASB Aquatic Centre has paid of for Appleby’s Eva Jensen.

The 11-year-old was the winner of a new bike, given to Swim Magic by Village Cycles, last week.

Swim Magic got together with Village Cycles to provide a bike as an incentive to get in early with payment, thus securing a spot with the everpopular swim school.

The bike was presented to Eva last Friday by Jim Matthews, owner of Village Cycles.

“We always try to help when we can. It’s good for the public and the kids and it gives us a bit of exposure as well,” Jim says.

Eva and her family were going to bike to Kaiteri the day after being presented with the bike, so it was won just in time.

“It’s really cool. I’ve just grown out of my old bike, it was getting too small. I’ll be able to do lots of biking now,” says Eva with a big smile on her face.

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High crash rate prompts motor bike safety plan A Motorbike Safety Plan for the top of the South Island has been developed by Tasman District Council in partnership with Nelson City Council, Marlborough District Council, ACC, NZ Transport Agency and the Police.

As a high priority in the national Road Safety Strategy 2020, motorbike safety has the added focus for Tasman and Nelson where an above average number of crashes involving motorcyclists occur. The 2009-10 year was a particularly bad year and the partners have developed an action plan with the intent of reducing motorcycle related injury and deaths.

One of the first goals was to contract a trainer for the motorbike/scooter skills and refresher courses. Roadsafe Motorcycle Riding Techniques Limited has been awarded the contract to run courses across the top of the South Island which will ensure consistent training in all areas.

Roadsafe, with over 15 years of road rider training experience, has trained over 15,000 people nationally. Locally, they have been running courses in Tasman and Nelson since 2005 and over 400 riders have taken part. Future courses will cater for riders of all ages and abilities, on all types up bikes from 50cc scooters up to the large cruiser style bikes. There are beginner courses run over four hours for those just starting out and longer eight hour courses for those that have some experience or for the more advanced riders who want to brush up on some skills and techniques. More on-road courses are also being planned for intermediate and advanced riders.

The courses have been heavily subsidised by the three councils and ACC reducing the cost to just $20, which is well under market value. Similar courses run by Roadsafe in Wellington can cost just over $200. Roadsafe are also the chosen trainers for the national Ulysses/ACC mentoring program.

Within the motorcycle safety plan are multimedia campaigns aimed at both motorcycle riders and other road users. Riders will be made aware of where and why riders are crashing, appropriate safety gear and training. All other road users will be encouraged to look for motorcyclists on the road.

Project leader, Tasman District Council’s road safety coordinator, Krista Hobday says after much planning it is great to have now adopted the plan and have activities occurring that ensure consistent training and education messages across the top of the South.

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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 Hamish Talbot, Tom Maw and Hayley Boyd from Richmond at the rodeo on Saturday.

Robyn Stewart and Jungkum Grunig at the SolarCity Movies on Friday evening.

Local butcher Kevin Krammer celebrated his 50th birthday in style last Saturday at the Honest Lawyer.

Seafood, drink and a varity of animals kept his guests happy while the Out & About camera snapped away.

This week we have several photos from Kevin’s and some from other events in the region including the rodeo and summer movies at Washbourn Gardens.

If you are having a party or event and would like one of our photographers to pop along either give us a call at 544 9037 or email us at editorial@waimeaweekly.co.nz.

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Graeme and Lyn McNaughton enjoying a drink at the Honest Lawyer.

Steve and Brenda Gray at Kevin’s 50th on Saturday.

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Richmond dancers stepping it up Hard work and dedication has paid off for two Richmond dancers.

Melissa Bruce, 19, is currently based in Melbourne but was home for the Christmas holidays.

The ex Waimea College student returned to the area to celebrate her recent scholarship with Jason Coleman Ministry of Dance, where she was also studying last year.

Lauren Hammond, 15, has also been reaping the rewards of her hard work, acquiring a pass into the Junior Associates Programme, which is a junior training programme for the New Zealand School of Dance.

Melissa’s scholarship is DEDICATED DANCERS: Richmond’s Lauren Hammond, 15, and Melissa worth A$10,000 and was one Bruce, 19, both have a passion for dance and are looking forward to what 2011 of five presented out of 70 brings their way. Photo Teresa Hattan. students.

Melissa says she feels privileged to be awarded the scholarship and is looking forward to getting back to Melbourne to get stuck in.

The course is a fulltime dance school, with students having classes Monday to Friday, 9am till 5pm.

Being in Melbourne has certainly exceeded Melissa’s expectations. “It’s been so much more fun than I ever expected it to be.”

One day Melissa hopes to be a professional dancer.

Ultimately, Melissa wants to be paid to dance. “Professional musical shows would be really cool,” she says.

But nothing is as cool as being back in Richmond for the holidays. “There’s nothing like home. I’ve only been away from home a year and

Art expo on at Washbourn Local artists from the Tasman Visual Arts group will be demonstrating, displaying and selling their original works of art in the Washbourn Gardens this weekend.

Exhibits will include water colours, oils, acrylics, carvings, mosaics and garden sculptures. The arts group is made up of around 60 artists and with 24 of these exhibiting over the weekend, there will be plenty to see for those creative types. The expo is taking place both Saturday and Sunday from 10am till 4pm.

I’ve only just come back now so I’ve had a whole year away,” Melissa says.

Lauren will also be able to extend her dancing skills this year.

Along with the associates programme, the young dancer will also have the opportunity to train with the Royal New Zealand Ballet when they are on tour.

Lauren performs a mixture of dance styles but is a contempory major for the associates programme.

In the future, Lauren says she hopes to be in a dance company of some sort.

Dancing has been a large part of both girls’ lives and Anne, Melissa’s mother, says their recent success shows the dedication they have to dance.

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SUMMER EXPO: Richmond’s Washbourn Gardens will be alive with colour this weekend as the Tasman Visual Arts Group Summer Art Expo hits town. Group members, from left, Jean Wells, Lois Morgan, Karin Clyne, Averill Moore and Lorraine Gardner were getting their art together last week. Photo: Teresa Hattan.

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Russian Giant is a right beauty A Richmond man had no idea what sort of monster he had created until last week, when it reared its beautiful face.

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“They’re quite nice to look at but it’s not really a man sort of thing to grow.”

Paul bought the seeds from Bay Nurseries and thinks he grew the same type last year.

“But they nowhere near grew as big as this.”

Paul says the extremely large size could come down to having a dry start to the summer and then a big dumping of rain late last year.

“Once it got above the roof and got into the sun I thought it would’ve started to slow down, but it just kept going. ” Paul says that his like-minded friends who visit are blown away by the size of the sunflower.

Paul believes sunflowers are very easy to grow, and they normally only grow to around five or six foot, the size of an average man.

“It does say on the packet they can grow to 12 foot, but I’ve never seen them that big. I might try growing different varieties now, because there are a few out there,” says Paul.

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The butcher girls - Hannah, Stella, Julie, Andrea and Lynley of the local manager Kevin Kramer. Famous for his eloquence he and his team worked very hard and at the end of 2009 it was decided and also very apparent that Westmeat had yet again outgrown its premises. Parking was a real issue and the building itself had served the company well it was getting past its use by date for this type of business. It took a bit of looking but it was decided to occupy the building originally occupied by CRT. According To Kevin Krammer it was the logical choice. “Some of the sites we also looked at were still in town but further away. And we always had it in our mind that part of our success was our accessibility and we had to maintain that. When the CRT building

came up we grabbed it. We could upgrade to the latest in machinery and we basically could start from scratch with a new retail shop as well as more room for our staff in the factory. Also we put in the latest in hygiene and cleaning technology” he said. Also on Kevin’s hitlist was the parking. From about 6 or 7 on the old site to well over 20 close to the shop parks means the whole experience of shopping at Westmeat just got easier. Westmeat also supply to most of the regions restaurant trade as well as rest homes and hotels.

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Gaul and Sue Colley. These ladies handle all of the important stuff and bring sensibility to absolute chaos.

Billing, payments and ordering.

Down in the shop serving the customers in the retail area are the ladies from the front counters.

An area where Westmeat would have to boast the most experience is the butchery. Here we have manager

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As the fresh whole animals are delivered in the early hours of the morning these are the guys who process them into the cuts of meat that you and I buy. They also are in charge of processing the orders

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Also obvious to customers is the new look paint and signage. Depicting a “look and feel of pure New Zealand” Westmeat is now set to meet the challenges of the next 20 years, looking after the butchery needs of our region. Look out for the blue building on the corner of McGlashen Ave and McIndoe St, almost opposite their old site in Richmond.

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Club Waimea Indoor Bowls Section A Game for everyone to try Opening night is Monday 17 February, 7.15pm in the Club Waimea Hall If your New Years resolution was to join a club and play a sport or perhaps you just want to try something different then may be Club Waimea Indoor Bowls Section is for you. Indoor Bowls is a game everyone can play and may be played as a serious competitive sport or purely as a social activity, no special equipment other than flat soled shoes which will not damage the bowling mats is required making it a very cheap activity.

Our Indoor Bowling season generally runs from February till September each year and is played indoors so is never effected by the weather. The Club Waimea Hall provides a great facility for the game of Indoor Bowls. This year we have a busy schedule of social visits to and from other clubs in our region as well as competitive club and interclub tournaments. Club night is on Monday nights with play starting from 7.15pm and finishing before 10.00pm, on our club nights we generally play social games and we can also provide coaching to new players.

The Club Waimea Indoor Bowling Season for 2011 is scheduled to start on the Monday evening 14 February at 7.15pm in the Club Waimea Hall.

We would welcome any new members or people who want to return to the game to come along and give Indoor Bowls a try.

If you would like more information on the Indoor Bowling Section at Club Waimea then please contact Pat Carrick on 544 7601 or Athol Curtis on 544 8046.

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Well Done to Our Winners!

The winner of the Noel Leeming/Club Waimea Treasure was won by Mrs Beverley Chinnery.

The value was $2400.00. Bev is being congratulated by the Club’s President John Allan.

Also drawn on New Years Eve was the DB export sea fishing rod and accessories. The winner was Elvis aka Terry Beach.

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On the 16th December it was $1700 and member No.1028 was not here to claim the prize, on the 23rd of December it was $1800 and member No.1477 was not here either, on the 30th of December it was $1900 and member No.961 and that member must have been in holiday mode so on the 6th January 2011 the Jackpot hit $2000 and member No.379 must have been on holiday as well.

So on the 13th January we had two draws, the first one for $2000 and member No.1242 was not here to claim their prize and the Jackpot No.2 for $200 was drawn and member No.438 was not here to claim their prize either, Now on the

20th January Jackpot No.1 for $2000 is still going to be drawn first and then Jackpot No.2 for $300 will be drawn second.

Jackpot No.1 will not increase in value where as Jackpot No.2 will increase by $100 dollars each week until it is either won or it reaches the magic figure of $2000 and should that happen we would be able to start Jackpot No.3. Remember you must be at your Club and you must be a member to be eligible to win the Prize.

Now that the Christmas silly season is nearly over or if you wish to have a meal ready for you after you have done the Saturday shopping or been to Church on Sunday, Look No Further, Club Waimea is open for lunches on Saturday and Sunday from 11.30am until 2.30pm. In the Chilled display cabinet you will find a choice of pasties, toasted sandwiches, pies and other goodies, or you may chose a meal which will be served to you, enjoy.

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Darts Section AGM 7.00pm Wednesday 26 January 2011 All new and regular players welcome Some 250 odd Work boots left at the front door last Friday morning while Forestry Workers enjoyed a cooked breakfast at Club Waimea and attending a meeting. Fortunatley they were all claimed at the end of the morning.

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Let’s Learn Something New This Year “Quad Bikes Friend of Foe?” Over the last few years their have been a number of high profile accidents involving quad bikes. This has just highlighted a common occurrence with this type of vehicle.

Quad bikes have a high power to weight ratio. This means they can accelerate briskly across most terrains. The rider can also greatly affect the stability of the machine as the rider can be about one third of the gross weight of the quad bike.

Agribusiness Trainings’ aim is to give the rider the skills to use these versatile tools efficiently and safely thus reducing the risk or accidents. This is achieved by covering active riding on flat and undulating terrain, carrying a load, towing a trailer as well as basic maintenance of the equipment.

Training in the safe use of powered machinery is important.

It doesn’t matter if you are a vineyard manager, small block owner or a farm labourer, training is the best way to minimise the risk of injury. As a user you will be the most experienced, but you will also probably have the worst habits and certainly have the greatest exposure to the dangers. The Certificate in Rural Machinery is designed for working people, it allows for a variety of disciplines to be covered from tractors Lifestyle Beekeeping RuralMachinery and quad bikes to fencing and chainsaw Block course for Beginners for rural workers safety.

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On the automotive course you will develop practical skills that are essential for anyone entering the Motor Industry.

An emphasis is placed on each learner developing a fundamental work ethics’ and persona; time management attributes. Students remain debt-free while working towards an NZQA approved qualification in a learner friendly environment.

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Ride just a month away

Let’s Learn Something New To know coffee is to make great coffee Working in hospitality? Continuing your education in the ongoing world of espresso exploration? Our training course will feed off your needs.

Pomeroys’ barista courses are either of a basic or advanced level and can be taught separately or in conjunction to produce a certificate endorsed by Pomeroy’s Coffee and Tea Company.

Basic espresso training provides a general overview of the barista’s role in the world of coffee and is designed to help you understand the most important aspects of espresso coffee. A foundation knowledge assists you in making great coffee. We discuss our methods of espresso preparation and present an introduction to the intricacies of milk steaming and drink building. Advanced espresso training gives more detail of espresso production and fine-tunes the ability to transform milk into a silky smooth complement to that perfect shot of espresso. A tour of Pomeroy’s roasting facility and intro to green beans and the roasting process is included.

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Computer Competence’s convenient and comfortable training centre in central Nelson is the place for people who want to gain essential workplace knowledge and enhance existing skills, or to get more enjoyment from their home computer.

Struggle no longer: learn more computer skills and enter the rewarding world of Computer Competence. Small businesses may also qualify for a training subsidy of up to 50% through the Government’s voucher scheme which the Nelson Chamber of Commerce is contracted to provide.

The Richmond Mall Foundation Ride for Hope fundraiser is just under a month away.

The ride, from Nelson to Motueka and back to Hope, will be raising funds for the Richmond Mall Foundation.

These funds then go back into the community, supporting local charities, says Richmond Mall centre manager David Hill.

The Richmond Rodeo and the Ride for Hope are the two big fundraisers for the foundation this year.

“It’s important to note that the owners of the mall will match the funds raised dollar for dollar,” says David.

Entry is just $10 for either rider or pillion passenger and includes a registration badge, spit roast, soft drink and entry into the prize draw.

Prizes include two one year motorcycle regis-

tration fees, motorcycle 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.

All participants must meet at Trafalgar Centre at 9am for registration, with the ride starting at 10am.

“Ride for Hope has the full support of the police, ACC and Land Transport. It’s an awesome ride especially as it’s in support of a great cause.

We’re thrilled to be able to support the local community,” says David.

Applications for the Richmond Mall Foundation will be available from the Richmond Mall customer service desk from March 1.

“It’s our way of giving back to the local community,” says David.

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: Mrs Moor. Moor Mrs, Nelson Provincial Museum, Bloch Collection: 3477. Below: Motorcycle Racing Contestants, Nelson Provincial Museum, F N Jones Collection: half 197.

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The Griffin Brothers: real Richmond gentlemen Peter Kearns In our youth we had opportunity to earn a reference to the tomato vine. some pocket money in Hill Street. This Picking was done straight into the typiwas on the Griffin Brother’s farm which in cal 10 gallon kerosene tin of the time and those days had an entry off where Church- we were remunerated by the bucket. The ill Ave starts. There was a relatively long majority of the tomato crop was destined driveway up to the Griffin home and farm for canning at the Nelson factory Kirkpatsheds, that home still exists today and can ricks under the well known “K” brand. be seen from the Isbey Park carpark off This brand for canned products was mainMarlborough Crescent. If you look south- tained for many years after the operation east you should be able to pick it, it has a was taken over by the big Wattie empire green roof. and the fact that the “K” brand appeared There were two Griffin brothers, Gus and for so long after is great testament to the Harry, and they lived with their sister El- quality and enjoyed success in the marketsie. It was not a large farm holding, but to place for a wide range of canned vegetagive you an idea of size it is all that land bles and jams. mass which is now occupied by housing Both Gus and Harry were real gentletoday, taking a line off Churchill Ave to men with wonderful personality and great the foothills and humour; they across north to were so easy to about where work for. There Sutton Street was always a exits/enters on distinct gravel to Hill Street. sounding laugh Tomatoes and from Gus and a potatoes were more gurgling the main vegtype sound emetable crops anating from grown, as well Harry. Perhaps as sheep and it need be mencattle run. The RURAL HOME: Whites Road rural land holding tioned that they tomatoes were worth $36,000 in the 1970s. were related to picked off both the Griffin bisstick and dwarf varieties although I seem cuit family and that Field brothers – Peter, to recollect that there were more dwarf Alan and Philip, who have farmed their variety, and when we say dwarf we don’t father Ted’s past dairy and current berry mean in vegetable size but rather that was farm in McShane Road are nephews.

ORIGINAL HOMESTEAD: The original Griffin brothers home can be seen from the Isbey Park carpark of Marlborough Crescent despite being 150 years old.

These brothers still live in the district; their mother was Phyllis Griffin, another sister of Elsie, Harry and Gus, before she married Ted Field.

The house photo taken in 1988 does look to me to be the original exterior wood clad structure, there had been by this date quite a bit of refurbishment internally but done tastefully in line with its original oldworld charm.

Of interest when this photo was taken, it appeared in a supplement feature For Sale by a real estate firm as sited on a three quarter acre section for $255,000. Interestingly enough, I have come across a photo of a similar house situated in Whites Road, Hope on a five acre rural land hold-

Just a thought Sitting on a beautiful sandy beach, it’s a beautiful sunny day, feet moving through the soft sand, enjoying the gentle sea breeze wind cooling my face.

I look along the beach watching so many people enjoying the beautiful sunny day.

I notice some reading a book, children building sandcastles, a group hitting a volley ball while others enjoy the clear water.

Relaxing while enjoying such a beautiful place on such a beautiful day makes it hard to think of those New Year’s resolutions.

In fact, the thought of where the sunscreen is seems to be the only thing that comes to mind, well that is until a nice looking boat pulls into the beach.

The thought of sunscreen is quickly replaced with the thought, wouldn’t that boat look good at my place.

Little thought is given to the fact that Nelson was beaten (so they say) in the year’s recorded sunshine hours, could Whakatane’s beaches be as nice as our

beaches?

Well that d o e s n’t matter, I know why people choose to spend their holidays in Nelson.

Yes it seems relaxing on Steve Rollo, Minister, this beach, Richmond Church of you could Christ. think that you are in a world of your own, could life be any better?

As we enjoy the beach, not so far away people are putting their lives and property back together after recent floods, families on the Coast struggling to understand why they can’t get back the remains of their family members who are still in the now

closed mine.

Moving slightly further a field, floods in Queensland are almost unbelievable. A large city like Brisbane flooded with over-the-top water levels that seem to take everything in its way.

Still further on, amazing snow falls and huge mud slides affect countries all while we are relaxing on the beach.

Getting back to those New Year’s resolutions and goals for 2011. What if suddenly it all changed? What if it was us affected by disaster? What would be the most important thing that would fill our minds?

Have you ever stopped to consider what really counts in life? What is most important? Because unfortunately, it isn’t always such a great day at the beach.

Yes I enjoy the beach, yes I enjoy getting out on the water and catching a fish, yes I enjoy life but I have also stopped and considered the important things in life, and I know through God’s love and His grace life is worth living.

ing for $36,000. This latter property was on the market back in the 1970s and so a very interesting comparison in what has happened to the values of real estate properties over the years.

It has often been said that there is relativity to all associates costs when trying to establish dollar values, even in allowing for the greater parcel of land with the Hope property and the period when it was on the market.

Can it be fairly concluded there is relativity in this comparison?

Each of these homes could today be about 150 years old and as it has been said, the Griffin house still stands today as well as the other referred to.

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DEDICATED: Canterbury football fans at Trafalgar Park from left; Mitchell Ross, Ben Alder, Alex Davies and Zeb Lovell. Photo: Phillip Rollo.

Richmond fans turn up to support Canterbury

A staggering 2500 supporters turned up to witness Canterbury United’s ASB Premiership loss against Team Wellington at Trafalgar Park on Sunday, the highest national league attendance anywhere in the country for more than five years.

The crowd, rather than the 2-1 score-line, will be the talk of the country even surpassing premiership heavyweights Waitakere United’s match against Auckland City, which 1500 people attended on the same day.

And making up a fair chuck of the crowd were people from Tasman, including Richmond Athletic president Stu Reid, who enjoyed the game and what it did for local football.

“It’s great to see so many people down here and wanting to be a part of football. Hopefully some of these people will be keen to watch some quality first division football this year.”

While the record crowd was hoping for exciting football, the match was a scrappy affair with Wellington getting the better of the opposition and an early goal, until home-town hero Gagame Feni entered the fray.

The Nayland College product nailed a superb goal off his left foot into the bottom right hand corner after some individual brilliance. His celebration was dedicated to his adoring fans, a capital S was created with his hands symbolizing ‘Stoke it up.’ A celebration made famous by former, Tasman Mako and Crusaders rugby player Kahn Fotuali’i. “It was an awesome feeling having the crowd cheer for me, I was just loving it,” says Gagame.

While he was disappointed he did not get to start, Gagame created some much needed life in to a slow Canterbury team when he came on and his goal sent the crowd in to raptures.

With a high attendance, Nelson has overwhelmed all expectations and now seems certain to host a game annually, much to the delight of the Solomon Islander. “One or two games would be helpful here for the atmosphere and kids enjoying themselves.”

All White Aaron Clapham was a notable absence on the pitch for Canterbury after pinching a nerve in his back during weight training.

Team Wellington coach Stu Jacobs was also pleased with the crowd. During his post-game speech he highlighted the huge fan base that turned up to the match and was slightly envious of Nelson’s effort. “Now we are off home to play in front of 50 people,” he says.

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Business is progressing as usual at the Stonehurst Farm Riding Centre and owner Lori Nalder continues to provide a fun and thrilling opportunity for those who love horses.

The centre gives both young and old the opportunity to experience life on a horse without actually having to own one.

Stonehurst Farm Riding Centre is located on Haycock Road, just a few minutes from Richmond, and offers a wide range of lesson packages for anyone interested in horses.

There are also many options for those interested in the four-legged animals, with length of lesson and type of lesson up to the customer.

And whether you are a beginner or an experienced rider, not to worry, there will always be something for you at Stonehurst.

Birthday parties and pony rides are also available as a taster for younger children. “We do family rides and lessons and offer a discount for families with more than two riders coming to Stonehurst,� says Lori.

Stonehurst Farm Riding Centre is dedicated to providing an exceptional environment for those who wish to learn and enjoy the pleasures and benefits of horse riding. As such, all horses at the farm are handpicked with the students in mind.

There are two types of horses available, with the absolute beginner pony/hack being chosen for their quiet reliable and easy going temperament.

As the riders confidence, skill, ability and bravery increases the centre have the more free moving but obedient horses for them to progress onto. The Above: Bugsy stands with his Adopt-A-Pony rider Milly ready for a fun filled day of riding Below: Victoria puts her riding gear away after a day of riding

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CHAMPIONS: From back left: Ricky Edwards, Greg Chitty, Sam Baxendine, Jon Routhan, Brad Norris, Brendan Hodgson and Steve Binnie. Front: Andy Gargiulo, Aaron Mallinson, Mason Thelin and Symon Carr. Photo: Phillip Rollo

Tigers roar to title Phillip Rollo Waimea Toi Toi United were crowned Twenty20 champions after a crushing victory over Wakatu at Saxton Oval over the weekend.

Sprig & Fern WTTU captain Aaron Mallinson held the prized Colin Aitken trophy aloft in what is their first silverware in over 12 years.

“It’s been awhile between drinks but I think we were the best going around,” he says.

After batting first and reaching 149/9, it was their devastating bowling that sealed the win for WTTU. The tigers pounced to pick up four wickets after conceding just nine runs.

Aaron says their bowling attack had been head and shoulders above the rest of the competition and on every occasion their victories were won with the ball.

Despite strangling pressure on Wakatu, WTTU were still weary of the threat any opposition can have in the shortest form of the game. “It’s never won in that format, you could lose the game in three overs.”

Some late boundaries prolonged a certain defeat for Wakatu midway through their innings, but the tail struggled to put bat on ball on a reasonably good deck. Jon Routhan picked up four wickets with the ball as Wakatu finished the innings with just 113 runs.

WTTU had faced Wakatu in the previous weekend, but slumped to a defeat with qualification to the final already in the bag. They also held a few cards up their sleeve and did not give anything away for the final. “A couple of guys didn’t HOWS THAT: WTTU player Sam Baxendine bowl. Motueka have some genuine match-wintakes a catch in the deep during the T/20 final ners, and we knew we were much suited to play on Saturday. Photo: Phillip Rollo. these guys instead.”

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HOCKEY HERO: New Zealand Black Stick Anita Punt, of Richmond, with her silver medal she won at the Commonwealth Games last year. Anita was back in Richmond for Christmas with her family. Photo: Andrew Board.

Hockey star says more to come after steller 2010 Anita Punt has had quite a 2010.

From the heartbreak of the Black Sticks epic Commenwealth Games gold medal loss to playing at the prestigious Hockey World Cup. But the 23 year-old Richmond star has still found time to coach young local players while back in town on holiday and says she wants to help local hockey as much as she can.

Although, looking over the new water turf and pavilion at Saxton Field the Black Sticks hockey player admits the sport has coming a long way since her playing days in Nelson. “When I was here there was only the sand turf that I used to scrap my knees on. Now look at it.”

Anita has been back to play on the water turf though, in her first game with the Black Sticks at Saxton Field in 2009. It was a day when home-

town support, including that of her supportive family and friends, added to the nervousness of playing her first game for her country. “When we came in the bus I couldn’t believe how many people were here to watch a hockey game, I’ve never seen anything like it in Nelson.”

Anita grew up in Richmond and attended Waimea College, she played in Nelson for the Richmond club from about the age of eight until she moved to Wellington as a teenager to play in the national league.

Since making her debut the speedy forward has become a mainstay in the Black Sticks side, clocking up 39 test caps over the past two years.

She says Nelson will always be home for her but Auckland is where she needs to be for her sport. “I’ve achieved a lot already but I never

take my spot in the [Black Sticks] team for granted so I will be working really hard and making sure I hang around because I really want to play in the London Olympics.”

Anita is also keen to help young local players so she isn’t the only hockey star to hail from Nelson.

“Whenever I’m back I’m keen to help out and pass on any advice or tips I’ve learnt over the past few years.”

Now back in Auckland preparing for an international series against Korea and Japan, she is hoping for another seller year. “I had a really successful year which was especially pleasing after I had an operation on my hip at the end of 2008. But I had great support from Mo Virani, without him I don’t think I would have had the year I had.”

TASMAN SKATEPARK TOUR: Bryn Fenemor showing some skill. He will be one to watch as the epic Sk8 and BMX tour returns to Tasman, showcasing the best boarders and bikers the region has to offer. Entries are taken on the day, with lots of prizes up for grabs.

The tour hits Brightwater skatepark tonight from 5pm-7pm and Richmond skatepark from 2-4pm this Saturday. Entry is free.

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BEACH VOLLEYBALL The Slammin in Tasman beach volleyball tour hits town next weekend. The Brightwater Domain will feature the tour on January 30 from 10.30am and January 31 it will be Rabbit Island’s turn from 10.30am on the front beach.

KIDS SPORT Nelson Hockey, in conjunction with Sport Tasman, will be running a holiday programme this week. The programme is for anyone who wants to just have fun with the Sport Tasman Activities trailer on site at the hockey turfs, kids can just come along and have fun with heaps of different games. Some of the games included are: badminton, football, bowls, netball, 3-legged races, hi hoppers, catch tails, balloon ball races, tee-ball, mini tennis, agility climbers and cup catch races. Cost is $8 for a 2 and a half hour session.

RUGBY Steve Soper, of the Waimea College 1st XV, and member of the Nelson Bays South Island Championship winning Under 16 team, has been named in an elite squad of 86 players for the New Zealand under 17 development squad. Peter Barr, chief executive of the Tasman Rugby Union, says this reward was a result of dedication and hard work and was a testament to development systems and good coaching within the union.

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Local basketballers take on Aussies Teresa Hattan

AUSSIE TOURNAMENT: Nelson and Tasman teenagers, from back left: Justin Wehner, 14, Gus Riley, 14, Liam Staal, 12, Brodie Sidwell, 15, Cameron Aitken, 12, Holly Chandler, 12, Charlotte Delany, 12, and Lauren Kennedy, 16, are currently across the ditch competing in the Australian Country Junior Basketball Cup. Photo: Teresa Hattan.

Several young Tasman basketballers headed to Australia last week to compete in the Australian Country Junior Basketball Cup. Three of the eight-strong contingent from the Nelson Tasman area are from either Richmond or Mapua.

The tournament is being held in Albury, New South Wales, five hours from Melbourne.

Representing the district and New Zealand in the under 14 girls’ team is Holly Chandler of Stoke and Charlotte Delany of Nelson. In the under 14 boys’ team are Liam Staal and Cameron Aitken, both of Stoke.

In the under 15 boys’ team is Gus Riley from Stoke and Justin Wehner from Richmond. In the under 17s team is Brodie Sidwell from Richmond and Lauren Kennedy from Mapua.

Brodie believes the tournament will provide

good development for young basketballers. “We hope to come back with a medal, all the teams are very good,” he says.

Under 14s player Cameron says everyone’s hard work has finally paid off by being selected in the teams.

“We’re all looking forward to the trip,” he says.

“It’ll be fun meeting new people,” added under 14 player Holly.

The players for each age group team were selected from throughout New Zealand and a good delegation from the region shows the high calibre of local players.

“This is also a reflection of the area’s great coaches,” says parent Diane Chandler.

The players had an intensive three day training camp last week before the week long tournament which started on Monday.

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BLUE BEATS: The Tasman Blue Beats leisure marchers, from back left: Carolyn Ealam, Jill Webby, Sandi Gardiner, Sue Corneliss (coach), Kay Harris, Diane Penn, Ann Eggers, Colleen Poulter, Bev Inwood, Noelene Smith, Cheryl Baird, Chris Tait and Julie Golding (leader)

Blue Beats have busy year The Tasman Blue Beats expect to have a busy year in 2011, starting with Top of the South in Riwaka on January 22.

There will be 15 teams at this event, so if marching interests you then get along and see what leisure marching is all about.

On February 27, TBB have been invited, along with other Nelson leisure teams to show their skills at Marching Nelson’s Championship Day. This will be used as a build up to the nationals, being held in New Plymouth on March 4 and 5.

The TBB leisure marchers are just six months off being together for 10 years. The 13 member team train for one hour each week. Their routine is five minutes long, with a few challenging movements and without a whistle. This means the ladies are counting all the time.

If you are interested in joining marching, no matter what age or for leisure or competitive, contact Sue on 544-7142 or Julie on 544-6430.

If you are interested in attending the Riwaka event, let the ladies know as you could get a ride on their bus.

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Ph: Gail 5470051 or Janine 5472034 or register at Mousehut Nayland Pool 3.30pm when season commences Brightwater Horticultural Society present their Summer Flower show to be held at the Brightwater Hall on Sat 29th and 30th January 1pm to 4.30pm and 9.30am to 4,30pm. Raffles , afternoon teas Many flowers in exhibition, plant, cake, gift and produce stalls Floral Art display. Information 542-3414.

Admission (3$) Cancer Support Group Meetings Breast Cancer Support Group Next meeting Tues 8 Feb from 1.00pm to 3.00pm, Nick Smith’s Rooms, Quarantine Road, Stoke. Phone Valda 03 547 4905 for further information.

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.

Partners and Carers of Cancer Patients Support Group. Commencing Tues 8 Feb at 7.30pm. This is a free six week facilitated course. Please register with the Cancer Society Nelson, phone 539 3662.

Prostate Cancer Support Group. Next meeting Thurs 3 Feb from 1.30pm to 3.30pm, Broadgreen House, Nayland Road, Stoke. Phone Ian 03 547 3373 for further information.

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Ph Justin 543 7001 www.mountainsafety.org.nz River Safety Course Mountain Safety Council Course Sat 26 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 anytime.

Outdoor First Aid Course Mountain Safety Council Course 26 & 27 March. Designed for; Trampers, Walkers, Mountaineers, Hunters etc. Strongly featuring outdoor scenarios. Includes OFA Manual & NZQA credits available.

Application forms on www.mountainsafety. org.nz/Training Questions to Ian 03 5457119 Waimea Tramping Club Day trip Sat 22 Jan, Richmond Hills, easy/ medium, ph Richard 544 0348 or Katie 547 7850. Weekend trip 29-31 Jan, Mole Tops, medium/fit. ph Graham 547 3358.

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Learn the thrill of Gliding Join our 6 day training camp at St Arnaud 27 Feb-4th March. Contact Fred McKee 5448595 www.glidingnelson.co.nz Top Of The South Morris Minor Club Sun 23 Jan 11.30am for Picnic Lunch at Cable Bay picnic area. Interested contact Julie Ph 03 5473316 or Trevor Ph 03 5268884 Nayland Park Amateur Swimming Club Summer season re-commences Monday Jan 24. Learn to swim, age 5 and upwards, fitness and competitive. Twice weekly sessions. New members welcome.

Ph: Gail 5470051 or Janine 5472034 or register at Mousehut Nayland Pool 3.30pm when season commences Nelson Horticultural Society Memorial Hall, Main Road Stoke. Summer Show, 22 Jan 1 - 4, 23 Jan 10 - 4. Gladioli and Dahlias including cut flowers, roses, vegetables, fuchsias, floral art. Look forward to your entries which close Thursday 20 Jan. Exhibitors tel or email M Hart 547 2999 or mhart@clear.net.nz

Nelson Anniversary Day Gala at Washbourn Gardens. Monday 31st January 2011 Nelson Anniversary Day. We are now taking bookings. $25 per stall.No more food stalls please.This is a Richmond Playcentre fundraiser.

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Zumba Wakefield Village Hall Thursday 6-7pm. Men’s Circuit Wakefield Village Hall Thursday 7.30-8.30pm.

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The Council has received an application for resource consents, which has been publicly notified in The Nelson Mail. The application and supporting information may be examined in any Council office. This information is also available for viewing at the Tapawera Information Centre. The full public notice may be found online at Council’s website (www.tasman.govt.nz). Any person may make a submission on the application in accordance with Section 96 of the Resource Management Act 1991. Submission forms are available from Council offices and on Council’s website. Please note that the following is an abridged advisory notice only.

Caretaker at Tasman Memorial Recreation Reserve

Applicant: Adcock & Donaldson Properties Ltd. Location: Stanley Brook (via Olivers Road).

Applications are invited for the position of Caretaker at Tasman Memorial Recreation Reserve, Kina Beach, Cliff Road Tasman.

A Contract Specification can be obtained by contacting Francie Wafer on Ph. 03 543 8468 or e-mail, francie.wafer@tasman.govt.nz.

Applications in writing close at 4.00 pm on Wednesday 26 January 2011 and are to be addressed to Francie Wafer, Tasman District Council, Private Bag 4 Richmond.

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Consent Type, Application Number and Proposal: Land Use Consent (Application RM100848): To create and operate a Motorsport and Recreation Park comprising commercial events and conference centre, airstrip and helipad, a range of accommodation and buildings to be developed in general accordance with the site Master Plan. The application site is a 203 hectare property on Stanley Brook, to be accessed via Olivers Road. The site is zoned Rural 2 as defined by the Tasman Resource Management Plan.

The application also includes two off site signs: one at the intersection of Olivers Road and Motueka Valley Highway and the other at the intersection of State Highway 6 and the Motueka Valley Highway (Kohatu Corner).

Land Use Consent (Application RM100872): Storage of hazardous substances.

Land Use Stream Bed (Application RM100873): Install culverts, bridges and dams.

Land Use Consent (Application RM100874): Earthworks and land re-contouring.

Land Use Consent (Application RM100875): Construction of bores.

Water Permit (Application RM100876): Divert water.

Navigation Safety Bylaw: Temporary Reservation of Motueka River for raft race on Sunday 6 or 13 February 2011 Pursuant to provisions of the Tasman District Council Navigation Safety Bylaw (2006), the Council’s Harbourmaster has granted a temporary reservation of the waters of the Motueka River between the Alexander Bluffs road bridge (near Rocky River road) and the state highway bridge near Motueka, for the Motueka River Raft Race between 12 noon and 6.00 pm on Waitangi Day, Sunday 6 February 2011, with a back-up date of Sunday 13 February 2011 at the same times.

The effect of the temporary reservation will be to prevent other activities including boating, kayaking or swimming from occurring during the raft race. Event Marshalls have the authority to require other users to vacate these areas as required. Jetboaters should note that during the reservation, navigation on the Motueka River (at any safe speed greater than 5 knots) may still occur between the Alexander Bluffs bridge and the Tapawera Bridge.

A number of conditions have been imposed on the organisers of the event, which may be viewed by contacting the Tasman District Council’s Harbourmaster on Ph. 03 543 8400 or Jacqui Taylor at Our Town Motueka (Inc.) on Ph. 03 528 4488 during office hours.

Water Permit (Application RM100877): Take water.

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Discharge Permit (Application RM100878): Discharge wastewater.

Discharge Permit (Application RM100879): Discharge greywater.

Submissions due: 4.30 pm on Monday 7 February 2011.

Wakefield Bowling Club Centerary Celebration

public notices Resource Recovery Centres Correction to previously advertised Christmas Opening Hours Resource Recovery Centres Most Resource Recovery Centres are open seven days over the busy holiday period (20 December 2010 to 13 February 2011). All sites will be closed on Christmas Day and New Year’s Day. Richmond (Beach Road): 8.00 am to 5.00 pm, seven days a week Mariri (Robinson Road): 9.00 am to 4.00 pm Monday to Saturday, 1.00 pm to 4.00 pm Sunday Takaka (Scotts Road): 8.30 am to 4.00 pm Monday to Friday, 9.00 am to 4.00 pm Saturday, 1.30pm to 4.00 pm Sunday Collingwood (Bainham-Collingwood Road): 1.00 pm to 4.00 pm, Monday to Sunday Murchison (Matakitaki West Bank Road): 2.00 pm to 6.00 pm Monday, Wednesday and Saturday.

Saturday 29 – Monday 31 January 2011 The Wakefield Bowling Club formally came into existence at a public meeting held in Wakefield in 1911 and in February 2011 the club will officially be 100 years old.

To celebrate this momentous occasion, Nelson Anniversary Weekend has been fittingly setaside to commemorate the clubs past history.

Contact 03 541 9252 for more info.

Motueka River Raft Race 6 February 2011– Waitangi Day Race Start Race End Entertainment and Prize-giving Registration Fee Entry Form: Enquiries:

1.00 pm Alexandra Bridge Motueka Bridge 4.00 pm - 7.00 pm $60 per raft (places limited) Tasman District Council Motueka and Richmond offices Pauline Webby 03 528 2014 Jacqui Taylor 03 528 4488

Creative Communities Creative Communities is the local arts funding scheme to support community arts and cultural activity. There are four rounds per year. Closing dates are 10 February 2011, 10 May 2011, 10 August 2011.

For further information or to apply for any of the above grant, pick up an application form from your nearest Tasman District Council office (Takaka, Murchison, Richmond or Motueka), download a copy from the website www.tasman.govt.nz or email Mike Tasman-Jones, mike.tasman-jones@tasman.govt.nz

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

Full Council Tasman Council Chambers, 189 Queen Street, Richmond, Thursday, 20 January 2011, 9.30 am.

Public forum Communications Subcommittee Motueka Office, 7 Hickmott Place, Motueka, Tuesday, 25 January 2011, 9.30 am.

No public forum

Tasman District Council Email info@tasman.govt.nz Website www.tasman.govt.nz 24 hour assistance Motueka 7 Hickmott Place PO Box 123 Motueka 7143 New Zealand Phone 03 528 2022 Fax 03 528 9751

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Development Contribution Subcommittee (Seifried Winery, Golden Bay Air, TNL Properties) Tasman Council Chambers, 189 Queen Street, Richmond, Wednesday, 26 January 2011, 10.30 am. No public forum Environment and Planning Committee Tasman Council Chambers, 189 Queen Street, Richmond, Thursday 27 January 2011, 9.30 am.

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Lawns need mowing, hedges need a trim?

Gardening

Qualified Horticulturalist Good service, honesty, reliability and NO GST Phone Tony

027 5288 434 (03) 544 3977 Lawn Care

FREE WEED KILL

FOR YOUR LAWN Limited offer to all new lawn care clients

Hassle Free No Obligation Guaranteed

Regas or New Struts

0800 427 782 12 Cargill Place, Richmond (off Beach Road)

Mechanic

Painter

P&J Thompson Treat yourself to better health Your wellness is my focus Relaxation to deep tissue massage Gift-vouchers - Mobile massage Riddy Hillier Dip. Therapeutic Massage Now At: Sunshine Health Centre 27 Oxford Street, Richmond

Your one-stop shop for

-WOF - engine tuning - brakes & clutches - wheel alignment all other mechanical services d! eed! anttee aran rvi vice guar ser ly se endly fr friiend

Painting Contractors Paper Hanging Interior and Exterior Painting Covering the Wakefield area Qualified Tradesman 40yrs experience

Elite Grounds Care

Ph: 544 6076 Cell: 027 544 6076

Kerry & Sharlene Friend 7 Gladstone Road Richmond (behind Mobil) Phone 03. 544 2266

Phone Peter today 027 4449 364 A/H 03 541 9678

Panel Beater

Plumber

Plumber

Realty

Tasman Bay Plumbing Services

Craig Hamilton

Call Now

0800 895 136

Landscaping

021 264 9421 03 544 5294

or 03 544 1212

Massage

027 542 4473

0800 254 846

Gardening

rebecca@myobnelson.co.nz

Acupuncture

For all building in the Nelson Lakes area

Fully Trained, Security Screened

Financial Services

Rebecca Palmer Ph: 027 255 4346

Deadline 11am Monday

- New housing - Alterations & additions - Decks & fences

Carpet & Upholstery Cleaning

Phone now on

Fax: 03 544 9038

10% OVFANF CED

AD NGS BOOKI

Stephen Oliver

Email: sales@waimeaweekly.co.nz

Dave Preston

Builder

Cleaning

Ph: 03 544 9037

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

Your Solar Hot Water Specialists

544 8059

Selling houses everywhere.

Find out why Phone 544 4202 (24hrs) or 027 214 4851

Painter

QUENTIN EARLE

Painter Decorator

Qualified Tradesman 26 Years Experience Using only quality paints and products “I’ll turn up on time” Locally owned and operated

027 232 1550 AH/Fax: 544 3177

quentinearle@xtra.co.nz

Tiler

Pietro Cannata

Italian Tile Layer

A creative and professional touch for all your tiling needs

Ph: 544 7897

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

Classifieds

Exhaust & Radiator

No Job Too Small

Builder - 32 Yrs experience - Competitive Rates

Kitchen & Bathrooms Fencing & Decking Repairs & Alterations Renovations Joinery Repairs All Trades Supplied

Call Wayne

021 751 633 Electrician

Experienced & Qualified Service while you wait Parts Guarantee Free Quotes

Camper Vans for hire

15% OFF Parts when you mention this Ad Conditions apply

Quality and care, because we are car enthusiasts!

34 Beach Rd, Richmond

Ph: 544 1014

Psychic

Nelson, Picton, Christchurch, Auckland

Available NOW 2, 4 & 6 berth 0800 696 686

Public Notice

ROADSAFE

Waimea Old Boys Rugby Club Inc All new and intending players are invited to attend pre season training at Jubilee Park Richmond starting

Friday 28 January at 5.30pm Aaron Honey Ph: 547 1767

Wayne Oldham Ph: 027 481 7237

Duane Whiting President

Locally owned & operated

Domestic and Commercial Wiring

sales@waimeaweekly.co.nz

Maintenence and Repairs

Church Notices

Registered Electrician

Holy Trinity Church

27 Dorset St, Richmond Phone 544-8844

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Sunday Service 9.00am Traditional 10.30am

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

Real Estate

Contemporary Theme: Public Ministry Begins

Your Local

Real Estate Expert

Wednesday 10.00am Holy Communion

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holytrinityrichmond.org.nz

GRANT CHANEY 544 8778

- Learn to ride - Basic Handling Skills - Restricted and Full Licence Assessments - Advanced Refresher Courses

Jen Trow

Ph: 544 8965

www.roadsafenelson.co.nz Professional instruction Learn from the best

ST. DAVID’S

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Motorcycle Riding Techniques

PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH

11 Florence St, Richmond

Celebration Services 9.00am & 10.30am 6.30 Prayer Service

123 Salisbury Road

Ph: 544 7596

www.richmondbapist.org.nz

Worship Services This Sunday: 9.30am Combined Worship at Wesley Methodist Church 4 Wensley Road, Richmond www.stdavidschurch.co.nz ph: 544 8387

Waimea Methodist Parish

anytime

Public Notice

Combined with St John’s Anglican

Enquiries call 544 8394

Short-haired tortoiseshell/ tabby, spayed female, one ginger paw. Vicinity of Doran Street, Richmond, since 1st January. Phone (03) 547 4287.

WANTED 2 b/room, pet friendly furnished accommodation required for 3 months for tidy professional couple and dog.

Nelson / Richmond area.

Tel Dot: 021 0243 7666

Situations Vacant AVON representatives required NOW. Ph Jan 5441254 or 0272474222

WANTED Small section Richmond, Brightwater area for parking motor home. With power and water. Phone 021 751633

Wakefield Anglican Church 23 January 2011 11am Combined Service at Methodist Church No Youth Group over School Holidays Rev Allan Wasley, Vicar Ph 541 8883

Sunday 23 January 10.00am Worship Celebration

Parish Service Richmond 9.30am 4 Wensley Road (opp. TDC) Combined with St David’s Presbyterian

Wakefield 11am Methodist Church

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Ph: 021 482 088 or 542 3343

FIRE SCHOOL of Ministry presents Two ten-week courses starting 7th February The Father Heart of God 2 Monday 7-8pm The Doctrine of the Atonement Monday 8.30-9.30pm Both courses are available for audit or credits.

Contact Richmond Baptist Church for more information, ph 544 7596 or email office@ richmondbaptist.org.nz

Road Safety

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Builder

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Limited

TRADES & SERVICES

WEDNESDAY 19 January 2011

Speaker: Dave Sampson

Sunday Services 10.00am You are welcome

Warring Carpark 243 Queen St Central Richmond

Club Waimea

E OUT DIN THURSDAY TO SUNDAY from 5.30pm

Notice to all Advertisers By placing your advertisement to be run you agree with the terms and conditions of the Waimea Weekly. Namely, payment by the 20th of the following month, or in the event of non payment, the recovery of any debt and its costs will be on charged to the customer.

This includes all costs and commissions paid to a debt recovery service.

Should you require any further information please phone the newspaper on 544 9037.

Great food at affordable prices!

Bookings preferred but not essential

THURSDAY 20 JANUARY

MEMBERS DRAW No.1

$ 2000

MEMBERS DRAW No.2

$ 300

LUNCH AVAILABLE SATURDAY & SUNDAY 11.00am - 2.30pm

SATURDAY 22 JANUARY

CRAIG EVANS

www.clubwaimea.co.nz 345 LOWER QUEEN STREET, RICHMOND

Ph: 543 9179 www.clubwaimea.co.nz

Members, their guests and affiliated members all welcome.

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WEDNESDAY 19 January 2011

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