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Brightwater pub to be bowled Jo Kent

Plans to demolish the bar and restaurant at the Brightwater Motor Inn are well underway with kitchen staff let go last week un-

der new ownership.

The previous owner, Gabriel Antony, bought the business at the end of January but decided to sell after just eight weeks due to staffing struggles. His company, B6

Ltd, is now in liquidation.

New owner, Nelson-based Aaron McNaughton, says “it just wasn’t for them”, and that he will now focus solely on the accommodation side of the business.

“I bought it and took ownership last week. The restaurant is closed indefinitely and will be knocked down as part of the redevelopment.”

The motel has always been a pop-

ular spot for truckers and was the only licensed restaurant in town.

The land opposite was leased by the motel where truckers had

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Cancer fighter joins college for head shave Jenny nicholson Just a day after starting chemotherapy, Douglas Arthur joined 14 others to shave their heads in support those with blood cancers.

Douglas was a Year 13 student at Garin College last year.

Since leaving school, he has been unwell, tired, and losing a lot of weight.

Just four weeks ago he was diagnosed with Hodgkin’s Lymphoma.

Last Wednesday he joined 14 others at Garin College to shave his head as part of Shave for a Cure - a fundraiser for leukemia.

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Garin College’s Malia Denny has her head shaved as part of Shave for a Cure.

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Leo Luthje “A school trip to Mount Cook Village. Rock climbing one day and then a walk to Muller Hut in waist deep snow, then all hanging out together in the hut.”

Craig Sunderland “Ohope Beach and a harbour nearby where we collected cockles. The mudflats were disgusting but the cockles were clean as clean.”

Alexis Brough “Going down the Sounds and spending time as a family. It’s a nice place to chill and relax.”

Annie McClelland “I’m nearly 90 and there were seven of us on a farm so we didn’t have holidays. I loved helping Mum look after the house.”

Brightwater pub to be bowled froM PAGE 1 permission to park up overnight and use the facilities. That option is no longer available.

Margaret Dawson, who regularly ate at the restaurant, says it’s a great loss to the area.

“Before the new owners took over, I talked to the cook. He said they’ve all lost their jobs. The bar was all shut up. The new owner is only interested in the motel side of the business.”

She says previous managers, Georgia Gailiūnaitė and Kent Yarrall, who left mid-January before the first change of ownership, had really started to make the place come alive again and create a buzz.

“The workers were hoping this new owner could sell the lease for the bar and meals side of things.

It would have been a good opportunity for a keen entrepreneur.”

Aside from the Sprig + Fern on Ellis St, which serves bar food, there are no other licenced restaurants in Brightwater. The closest alternative is 7km away at the Wakefield Hotel.

“It’s so sad to see places like this close down when there isn’t anything else like it around,” Margaret says.

Existing bookings for the 18 motel units are not affected and the accommodation is currently being run as normal.

“It’s early days yet, but we do plan to do a big redevelopment at some stage. How long that takes and when that happens, who knows? I only bought it last week,” Aaron says.

The complex’s two bars, restaurant and conference room, bottle

The new Brightwater Motor Inn will no longer be offering food or drinks. Photo: Jo Kent. store, off licence and kitchen are now closed and will be demolished as part of the redevelopment.

“I’m not prepared to say whether

that space will be for further accommodation at this stage, but it’s definitely not for government housing.”

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Plane crashes in Waimea estuary MAX FRETHEY Two people escaped with minor injuries after the plane they were flying crash-landed into the Waimea Estuary on Sunday morning.

Eyewitness Robin Greig says he saw the crash from an elevated field only a few hundred metres away.

“The little plane was coming in very low over the sea.”

The aircraft is reported to be an amphibious Progressive Aerodyne SeaRey and Robin wasn’t sure if it was trying to land on the sea.

“The conditions were pretty ripe for [a sea landing],” Robin says, but adds that the engine sounded like it wasn’t running strongly.

“It almost looked like they ran out of power or something.”

Robin says it seemed like the wheels of the plane got caught on the water, which acted like a break on the vehicle and forced its nose down into the sea.

“I was stunned to see it hit the water like that.”

He says the plane stood upright for about three or four

The plane is pulled from the Waimea Estuary on Sunday.

Photo: Supplied. minutes before it fell onto its back and floated.

Robin says he didn’t see the people get out of the plane but did see the occupants beside the floating vehicle.

“I could see two heads beside the body of the plane.”

Local boaties went to the res-

cue along with Fire and Police.

Robin says he saw about four boats, a couple of people in canoes, and even someone on a paddle board who all arrived to help.

“I was surprised by how quick people rallied around and got out there in their boats.”

One local boat owner, who attended the scene, said that one person had a minor injury to his leg while the other escaped without injury.

“We were very surprised the people weren’t more badly injured,” Robin says.

He also says that the plane floated on the surface of the water, with the aid of added floats which were attached to the plane, until it came to rest on the ground at low tide which was about 4.15pm on Sunday.

“It definitely didn’t sink.”

However, this is contrary to a statement from a police spokesperson who said the aircraft had sunk.

Robin says that a helicopter came out that evening and lifted the plane out and seemed to take it to a field near the Playhouse Cafe.

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Wakefield fires cause a stink Jo Kent Smoke pollution was causing a stink for residents of Wakefield through to Brightwater last week when fires were lit across consecutive nights.

Wakefield local Kayla Heath says it smelt like someone was burning something other than dry, untreated wood.

“The whole upstairs of our house stank of it as we had a window open, and other people had the same issue even with windows closed.”

Reports of acrid smoke smelling of chemicals or plastic were made on social media with locations spanning 7km, from Windlesham Place through to Spring Grove and Brightwater.

Tasman District Council communications manager, Chris Choat, says that only dry vegetation, paper and cardboard may be burnt outside, which means no burning of municipal, domestic, industrial or trade waste or plastic.

“The rules are quite explicit.”

In addition, no offensive or objectionable nuisance smoke, odour or ash is to cross the property boundary of where the fire is lit.

“There is a $300 fine for each event in breach of the rules,” Chris says.

“It would help if people contacted us directly, then we could investigate.”

Cancer fighter joins college for head shave fRom PAge 1 “I’ve decided to do this crazy thing to support the cause for all those like myself that will be taking up the fight against cancer,” Douglas says.

“Eight people will discover they have blood cancer today.

That’s a scary statistic.”

“I heard the school was raising money and thought I may as well raise some too,” Doug says.

This isn’t his first cancer journey.

When he was 16, he was diagnosed with melanoma.

His mother, Cat Ward, says Douglas is an incredibly positive person, and that this type of cancer is very treatable.

Garin College teacher Lou Maguire says Douglas is very much part of the Garin community.

“It’s ‘pretty cool’ what he is doing, and we want to support him on his journey.”

Shave for a Cure is also personal for Garin student Gus Western.

At 18-years-old Gus’ father was diagnosed with Hodgkin’s Lymphoma stage 4B. He was told he had two months to live. Twenty years later, Gus’s father is still alive.

“He talks about how he was determined to stick it out,” Gus says.

Douglas Arthur, who joined 14 others to shave their heads last week, with his mum Cat Ward. Photo: Jenny Nicholson.

“Until he was too sick, he would drive to school to hang with his friends.”

Gus says his father’s recovery was driven by family and friends.

While pregnant with Gus and twin Elise, his mother was also diagnosed with cancer.

“She doesn’t talk about it much. She’s fine now,” Gus says.

His grandfather had mela-

noma, and two uncles of his parents died of cancer.

Now Gus wants to do what he can, and shaving his head is one way to do that.

He says it won’t be too hard for him as he doesn’t have much hair anyway.

Last year was the first time Garin College students participated in Shave for a Cure.

Six students took part, and they raised $8,000.

This year 14 students and one teacher had their heads shaved and they had a goal of reaching $10,000.

They have already exceeded that, topping $22,000, and on Wednesday when they had their heads shaved, they were at the top of the fundraising board for all schools in the country.

To donate go to www.shave foracure.co.nz

An eagle-eyed dog walker spotted a wild beehive off Hart Road in Richmond while on an afternoon stroll at the weekend. Louise Turner says the hive was so impressive she had to stop to take a photo. “It was huge, at least a metre in length in layers. I’ve never seen anything like that before.” Apiculture NZ board director and commercial beekeeper Ricki Leahy says it looks like a swarm of honeybees found a small cavity in the tree. “Perhaps where a branch may have fallen off, and decided to make their home there.” He says they have thrived and outgrown the cavity, extending their honeycomb down the side of the tree. “It’s a natural phenomenon and the way bees would normally live in the wild after swarming from their original beehive.” Photo: Supplied.

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Debbie reaches her dream despite challenges Jenny nicholson When Waimea Weekly deliverer Debbie Gill arrived at Angelus Hut earlier this month it was an emotional moment for her.

Debbie had been a top footballer in her teens, had played cricket, and enjoyed the outdoors. But nine years ago, a deep vein thrombosis (DVT) diagnosis, five weeks after giving birth to her seventh child, put an end to sport for Debbie.

The first thing she noticed was pain in the pelvis and then her leg swelled like a tree trunk.

“It was hot and burning,” Debbie says. “I limped into the doctors and was sent straight to the hospital with a clot in my leg and was started on blood thinners to prevent more clots.”

She still has scar tissue in her leg from the clot, and for a long time was unable to walk any distance at all.

Two years later she had stabilised on her blood-thinning medications and was given the all-clear to have another baby.

Once pregnant, she says there was an initial struggle to get the dose right for her blood thinner. At six weeks she bled,

but a scan showed the baby was fine. At 16 weeks she had further bleeding, and over about two weeks was given eight blood transfusions.

Debbie was kept in hospital and, as the bleeding continued, they stopped her blood thinners. Things went downhill from there, with Debbie having bilateral pulmonary embolisms (clots in both lungs).

“I was told the clots shown on the CT scans in both my lungs were big enough to kill me.”

Blood thinners were restarted, and she was stabilised in Nelson ICU before being taken to Wellington in the Westpac Helicopter. There was talk of having to abort the baby, to save Debbie’s life. At just 21 weeks the baby wouldn’t survive.

For Debbie, the people she spent those weeks with will always be special to her.

“My registrar had herself been born at 29 weeks,” Debbie says.

“To have her in front of me and see she was successful helped keep me positive.”

They managed to wait until about 25 weeks of pregnancy before performing a caesarean section.

“Jen was born weighing just 765 grams, and was about the length of a pen,” Debbie says.

“She’s fine now and like a miracle to us.”

Jen’s seven now and during the years that followed her birth, getting back into exercise took a lot of time for Debbie. Three years ago, she started delivering pamphlets to build up fitness.

It was still a struggle to walk far but she was determined. She didn’t need to just get fit again.

There were psychological challenges to overcome. Walking with other women has been a healing time, as they chat through their lives and stories.

Having made a snow cave near Angelus with a school group during her college years, Debbie had always wanted to return.

She had conquered the local hills, but the 12 km walk in the mountains held a new level of difficulty. She finally felt she was ready to attempt the walk earlier this month.

“I didn’t think I’d ever even get up the Richmond Hills,” she says. “I didn’t let my emotions show when I saw Angelus Hut but it was amazing to finally achieve my dream.”

After years of recovery, Debbie Gill enjoys a lot of walking, cycling, and paddle boarding when she isn’t busy being a mum to her eight children.

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Those who have attended Waimea College during its 65 years now have an opportunity to reconnect.

A Waimea College alumni association has been started and organiser associate, deputy principal Gus Shirley, says there will be a newsletter sent each term with an update on current happenings and a profile of a past student.

“The idea of an alumnus has been simmering away for a few years,” Gus says. “The catalyst was an ex-student asking for a tour of the school last year and asking about a network for past students.”

Gus says the school is proud of what a lot of its students have achieved. Rod Dixon’s bronze in the 1500 metres at the 1972 Olympic games, George Bennett’s cycling success, and Anita Punt’s bronze

Gus Shirley wants to know what past students have done since their time at Waimea College. Photo: Jenny Nicholson. medal as part of the Black Sticks team at the 2014 Commonwealth Games, are all well-known.

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There will not be a fee to join the alumni. It is all about connection. There will be an opportunity to ask questions at registration.

People who have registered have asked a range of questions including who has the 100-metre record.

“We are doing a soft launch this term and then will grow it,” Gus says.

About 400 have joined so far.

Gus says with roughly 300 in each year group, if they sign up each year the group will grow quickly.

To join, go to alumni@ waimea.school.nz or sign up from Waimea College’s web page.

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Get knitting for Age Concern Jo Kent To raise awareness for Elder Abuse week, Age Concern is asking keen crafters to knit or crochet peggy squares in purple tones, which will then be made into blankets and bunting for a display.

Elder abuse response advisor Mal Drummond says bringing attention to issues surrounding elder abuse by running a public awareness campaign shines a light on what goes on behind closed doors.

“International studies tell us that one in 10 older persons over the age of 65 years will experience some form of elder abuse, be it financial, physical, psychological, or neglect.”

Mal points out that this does, however, indicate 9 out of 10 older people lead healthy, safe lives in their later years.

“But victims of this type of abuse can experience significant hardship and distress that impacts on their quality life in a harmful way.”

Surprisingly, most of the abuse comes from within the family.

“Age Concern NZ research shows that around 75 per cent of alleged abusers are family members, with 56 per cent alleged to be adult children or grandchildren.”

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YOLANDE JEFFARES I had pulled my kayak off the roof, geared it up and was just about to drag her into the water when I noticed something strange in the shore break. A shape reminiscent of a rooster fish’s dorsal fin that I’ve dreamed of chasing off the coast of Mexico or California all my life. Odd thing was, I was right here in Nelson Bay! I moved closer and quickly realised it was a John Dory, casually swimming around in less than a foot of water. Thinking it was on its way out, I approached it to grab it by hand, but it shot away looking perfectly healthy.

After a few minutes it returned.

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I changed to a soft bait and he followed a few more times before I eventually got too close and spooked him. The fish didn’t return so I hopped onto my kayak and thought I’d have a quick paddle along the shore.

True as Bob, there was the Dory sitting on the bottom in about a meter of water. I dropped down the same jig and watched the fish slowly stalk and engulf the lure a rod length away from the kayak. As soon as it was hooked, it ran straight for the shallows, again almost beaching itself. A short while later I had my first John Dory on board and an awesome memory in the bank.

It makes you wonder if this seldomly observed behaviour is responsible for the Dory that are often found washed up on beaches. I’ll certainly be examining the shore break more carefully in future.

Turner family all in uniform for Anzac Day Jenny nicholson Anzac Day is a special time for the Turner family.

It’s a time they remember Kyle’s grandfather who served in WW2, but also others who have served over the years to protect our freedom.

Kyle joined the army in 2000 after his brother told him the army was deploying soldiers to East Timor.

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Ayla, 14, is a St John Cadet and Jedd, 13, is in the Nelson Cadet Unit.

Ayla has done over 100 hours of community service as part of her cadetship, many of those hours volunteering at Natureland. Jedd’s following in his dad’s footsteps and says one day he might join the army.

Kyle says cadets are a great way for young people to learn basic skills and discipline and can be a great doorway to a career in the military. This is Jedd’s first year as a cadet, so it will be the first Anzac Day the three line up in uniform together.

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Schools by the river Ruth Russ The Appleby School of today was not the first to service the settler families of the community. The first school to open in Waimea West was a Sunday school, on 1 January 1846. It is assumed that the school was located on Waimea West Road between St Michael’s Church and Aldourie Road.

On 22 March 1848, the first school to bear the name “Appleby” was opened on the east side of the river opposite the present St Alban’s Church of England, very close to where the current hop factory is. The name of the school came before the name of the community, and is thought to have been suggested by Jacob Batey, a member of the first school committee who had come out from Appleby, Westmorland, in England. The cost of the school was a mere £7-4-0, as an agent of the New Zealand Company had donated sections of immigration barracks to the Nelson School So-

ciety for building schools.

The Waimea West School expanded from a Sunday school to a day school, with evening classes, six years later. It was agreed within the next two years that the district was growing so rapidly that schools were needed at both ends. In 1858, Job Russ offered an acre of land from his farm, near Pea Viner Corner, for the new “North Division” school.

It was purchased for £10, and the school, which would later become known as Appleby School, was completed by June 1859.

Meanwhile, the original Appleby School was still operating, but by the mid-1860s the roll was declining, causing it to be closed for some time in 1865. The next year, a school inspector was not kind in his report. It was “a small and comparatively backwards school,” he said. “The children are perfectly orderly but I could detect hardly the faintest trace of mental activity, the prevailing expression being of sleepy indifference.”

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“The attendance here … has now dwindled down to 13. Very small schools, I have found as a rule, are in every respect inferior to large ones, and Appleby is by no means an exception … I advocate the closing of this school, in order

that the few scholars who continue to attend may be induced to go to the Waimea West North Division School, which the completion of the bridge will bring practically within little more than a mile of the Appleby School.”

Many parents on the east side of the river were not happy about their children having to cross the

new bridge, as its “open sides” were seen as a danger, but during the 80-year lifespan of the first bridge, there were never any child casualties from falling off the bridge. The original Appleby School closed at the end of 1870, and the Waimea West North Division School would eventually claim its much shorter title.

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Driving through the Moutere countryside in The annual event has been running for autumn will offer a spectacular backdrop to around 15 years and consistently attracts an already stunning landscape. “There will be thousands of people across the region. This a different autumnal vibe this time around, year the team have chosen to create a bi-an- there will be new wines and wares on the table nual occasion, with their first being held over and fresh berries, jams and sauces, available Anzac weekend, to allow artisans with more from Moutere Strawberries.” seasonally reliant products to be involved.

Jewellery, sculptures, pottery and ceramics Noël Jelsma, co-owner of Neudorf Black and will be available on the day, enjoy a pint at chairman of Moutere Artisans, says the de- New Zealand’s oldest pub or sample new seacision was an easy one after hosting such a son wines from the plethora of award-winhugely successful event last October. ning Moutere Valley vineyards along with “We thought we could try something new some of the country’s finest cheeses, mushand see what the attendance numbers are like. rooms, olive oils, black garlic, and gourmet Enjoy the rich colours of autumn as you Hosting the event in autumn gives other ar- smallgoods and charcuterie as well. visit the Moutere Artisans to enjoy food, tisans the opportunity to participate as well.” “Forget about your troubles,” says Noël, “and wine, arts & crafts.

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Local teams take top spots in AquaBots competition Max Frethey Local schools have taken out top spots in this year’s NZAquaBot Nationals competition.

Team ‘Narwhal’ from Waimea College came first in the college division and Nelson Intermediate School’s ‘Liquid Terminators’ placed second in the intermediate division.

However, the NIS team placed first overall in the entire event, beating out 21 other teams who competed.

As winners of the college division, Narwhal, consisting of Thorben Therkleson and Caitlin Pilcher, both 15, and 14-year-old Brooke Robinson, now have the opportunity to travel to the United States to compete in the International SeaPerch Challenge.

“It was rather unexpected, we definitely didn’t think we’d get this far,” Thorben says. “Going to America, that’s totally crazy.”

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“When we first put [the AquaBot] in the water, the motors weren’t working so we had to forfeit that one,” Caitlin says.

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“It kind of worked in a good way,” she says. “Because then we had stronger motors once we fixed them.”

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Teams must solve complex tasks and complete an obstacle course with their AquaBots while demonstrating good teamwork in order to score points.

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The latest stocktake of the New Zealand environment points to significantly more work being required to improve water quality and reverse wetland loss, Fish & Game says.

The Environment Aotearoa 2022 report released last week, says twenty-year trends show improvements in nitrogen and phosphorus concentrations for river water quality at some sites, and worsening trends at others.

The continued loss of wetland ecosystems was seen, with concerted efforts by communities to restore them.

NZ Fish and Game Council chair Ray Grubb points out that there were positive aspects to the analysis, but also ongoing concerns.

“It is encouraging that the authors have highlighted the important link between environmental health and people’s well-being,” he says.

“Fish & Game has long understood the physical and mental health benefits of spending time in the outdoors and has actively been encouraging greater participation in recreational fishing and hunting as a result.”

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Significant work is needed to preserve wetlands. Photo: Supplied. loss continue to be cause for serious concern.

For example, the report details that 46 per cent of lakes are in poor health, vast lengths of our rivers are adversely impacted by nitrogen and phosphorous inputs, with 17 per cent severely degraded by nutrient pollution.

“These worrying statistics are not new or surprising. They are the legacy of poor policy and woeful water management for far too long.

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“New Zealand has already lost 90 per cent of its original wetland cover. To see that the decline has been allowed to continue, in this day and age, is a disgrace.”

Wetlands play a vital role in the hydrological cycle, including mitigating floods, and they provide habitat for numerous native and valued introduced species of animals and plants.

“Despite the great work by our staff and some environmentally minded landowners, we can’t stem the tide of wetland loss when regional councils are still allowing these ecosystems to be drained or are actively putting in roadblocks to creating more habitat.

“Central and local government must take this report card and take a good hard look at where we are going with water quality and wetland management,” Ray says.

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Nature isn’t perfect from page 1 Jenny nicholson It’s not all about straight stems and tidy fields for Brightwater flower farmer Kim Perk. She knows nature isn’t perfect, and she works with it. When she picks flowers with crooked stems, she looks to see what else she has in her garden that will work with them.

Kim says you find an ethos that you are comfortable with in flow-

er growing, and for her, sustainability is a high priority. She jokes that she grows sustainable flowers, but the one thing that isn’t always sustainable is the workload.

“The biggest challenge is it’s only me and I don’t have time to do everything.”

While there is often the perception that flower growers can have the winter off, Kim says she is crazily trying to germinate seeds for spring. She loves every aspect of the cycle, from planting to picking. While Kim plants 30

snapdragons in a row, you’ll find cosmos and cornflowers, veges, and anything else that self-seeds between them. She says it increases sustainability to mix it up and that growing huge amounts of one thing strips the soil of some nutrients.

“There’s no monoculture here.”

Her flower field is a paddock on a slope, and she uses the undulations of the land with water running down the terraces to minimise water use. No sprays are used.

Kim’s not a trained florist, but her flower field came about from someone asking her to make a bouquet for a friend. It’s something she enjoys, and she loves seeing flowers she grew bringing joy to the people who receive them.

“You don’t need a piece of paper to say you are good at something.”

In making bouquets, she tries to utilise biodegradable materials. If that’s not possible, she uses something that can be re-used.

While her field is open by ap-

pointment to anyone wanting flowers, most of her orders will come from florists asking for a particular colour scheme or a mixed bucket of flowers. Knowing how to make bouquets helps her understand the process and what to pick when an order comes in. Kim enjoys walking someone through her fields to hand-select individual flowers stem by stem – something that is unusual for flower farmers.

“I love seeing what people will do with the flowers I grow.”

Dovedale community nursery seeds After months of Covid delays, Dovedale’s community nursery has finally got off the ground.

Just a few months in the nursery is already growing almost 2000 plants to be distributed to locals.

Local resident Debbie Win says interest in starting a Dovedale catchment group first seeded after a Beef and Lamb seminar where representatives from Tasman District Council and the

Landcare Trust took locals out to a river to demonstrate a NIWA Stream Health Monitoring and Assessment Kit (SCMAK).

The kit uses scientifically sound tools and resources which allow land-owners and community groups to monitor the ecological health of streams.

“The passion of the presenters inspired many of us to go home and see what we could do,” Deb-

bie says.

First, residents put a call out in the local Dovedale News which generated a lot of interest in the project, and after attending a seminar of the Moutere Catchment and a potluck lunch, the idea finally gained some real traction. The Dovedale group have hooked onto the Upper Motueka Catchment group which allows them to fall under the umbrella of

the Tasman Environment Trust.

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“This is a dream come true to have trees and plants to offer to locals for a small fee to help cover cost of materials. Plus, we are always on the lookout for donations of pots, planters and seed collecting areas,” Debbie says.

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Farming was always the career goal BARBARA STUART Daniel White was raised on a dairy farm on the north bank of the Wairau River.

From a young age, the end goal has always been to go dairy farming and work towards farming his own property.

When he left school the first farming position he took on, as an eighteen-year-old, was working for Kenny Kyle at Canvastown as a lower order worker.

While he was working there he quickly learned the ropes.

Kenny sold that property and Daniel stayed on working for the new owners for a season, but it wasn’t long before he was back working for Kenny on the Havelock farm.

During the four years he worked there he quickly rose to a fifty, fifty share milker over the last two seasons.

“Kenny helped me,” Daniel says.

“It set me on the next part of my career plan.”

Little did he know the next few

years would be a real challenge.

At the start of the 2018 season Daniel took on the lease of a dairy farm in the Matiri Valley near Murchison, milking three hundred cross-bred cows.

The farm hasn’t been without its trials though, including the access road alongside the Matiri River slumping to expose a dangerous, long drop down to the river below, forcing him to dump milk into his effluent pond as the road was too dangerous for the milk tanker to access.

Not one to let problems get on top of him, Daniel kept farming, keeping his eye on the end goal.

This season his three hundred cows have produced 117,000kg of milk solids. During this time his life was not all bad, he met his partner Jess and together they have a newborn son who they have named Archie.

In his spare time Daniel is a keen pig hunter and enjoys relaxing with Jess, Archie and step-children Lukah and Izabella.

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Biodiversity boost for Waimea Inlet Jo Kent

The first stage of a wetland creation project designed to enhance the ecological value of Waimea Delta is underway.

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Looking for the perfect Kiwi peanut RNZ Can New Zealand grow peanuts suitable for peanut butter?

To find out, eight peanut varieties are currently being trialled in Northland and one looks particularly promising.

By design, a half-hectare block in the Far North can’t be spotted from the road.

“It stops people ripping off our peanuts.” says Greg Hall from Northland’s economic development agency, Northland Inc. This block is one of five planted in Northland to see if there’s potential for peanuts to be grown commercially in the region.

Two of the planting sites are near Awanui and three are in Kaipara.

The trial comes on the back of a project two years ago in which Nelson-based peanut butter manufacturer Pic’s wanted to know whether it would be feasible to make peanut butter from homegrown peanuts.

Currently Pic’s imports peanuts from Australia and

Brazil.

Greg says so far, the trial which is funded by MPI, Pics and Northland Inc - is looking good.

Peanuts seem to love the freedraining, sandy, loamy soils and warm temperatures of the North Island’s west coast.

He says they need about 600 millimetres of rain in their 110-day growing season.

“Based on what we are doing here, there’s definitely an industry here. We import well over 20,000 tonnes of peanuts, so for Pic’s alone that equates to about 430 hectares of peanuts.”

Eight cultivars, selected for their high oil content, are being grown with technical advice from Plant and Food Research.

“We were quite lucky, for this year we got eight advanced breeding lines out of India that hadn’t been released publicly, so that’s a real coup for New Zealand.”

Some varieties produce hundreds of tiny peanuts in short, stubby shells. Others are less prolific but produce larger peanuts that are two per shell.

One peanut cultivar is growing particularly well across all five sites, Greg says.

“People think they grow on trees. They are a legume so they grow under the ground and are good nitrogen fixers as well, so they put nitrogen back into the soil.”

He says that could make planting a hectare of peanuts a good option for farmers and should mean they will need to apply less fertiliser on that piece of land.

A scratch test of the peanuts shows they’re not quite ready for harvest.

Greg says it’s looking like they will be ready to be dug up and inverted in mid-April.

“Then they will dry in the sun or wind for three to seven days, then there’s a thresher that comes and shakes the peanuts off and we bin them and take them to a drier to dry down to 10 percent moisture.”

Pic’s will then make trial batches of peanut butter from the NZ-grown peanuts to see which varieties fare best.

The two-year trial, which is costing almost $1 million, continues next year.

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Barden Party goes international SARA HOLLYMAN A local back-yard performance is spreading its wings to take their show international, and before the director leaves she wants to share her skills with locals through acting classes to help fund the journey.

The Barden Party, based on William Shakespeare’s A Midsummer Night’s Dream, was adapted by a group of local actors to be able to perform in times of Covid restrictions and event cancellations.

The play sees 11 actors take a different stage for each performance - in the host’s backyard or garden.

Attendees are encouraged to pay what they can so the actors can take some form of contribution for their time and efforts.

The play has been so successful that it has been performed more than 40 times and seen bookings for performances in Dunedin, Christchurch and Wellington.

Now the Barden Party is heading to the States with its first international performances booked in Honolulu, Hawaii.

Barden Party director Laura Irish says a massive fundraising effort is underway to get the team to Honolulu, St Louis, Chicago, Los Angeles, and if funds allow, New York and Massachusetts too.

Laura says they want to spend the American summer giving people the exact same experience as what New Zealanders have seen, so will be keeping it to private venues in backyards and gardens.

Laura says the team are each undertaking their own fundraising efforts, but she feels like, ultimately, she holds the responsibility of pulling it off.

“The goalpost shifts with a trip like this, it’s a huge undertaking but I think we can accomplish it, all 11 of us are people with big dreams and a huge amount of determination.”

Laura estimates they will need around $30,000 to perform across all of their desired locations but have set a goal of raising $12k through Gofundme.

“It’s very hard but the reward will be worth it.”

Laura has decided to offer one last round of acting classes as a fundraiser before she heads back to her American homeland.

The twice a week classes will run during the month of May and Laura says everyone will gain something from them whether they are a seasoned professional or a complete beginner.

“I haven’t run an acting class in Nelson since 2017 so I think it’s time to do that. I’d love to help some actors discover some skills and strengths they have before I leave.”

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Chippy gives local teens a chance JO KENT When the opportunity to buy Wakefield Village Takeaways came up just over a month ago, Levi Stevenson jumped at the chance.

“I’d actually wanted to run the place for about seven years, but the owner wasn’t ready to sell at that point. I think it’s such a nice thing to be able to provide food for a small community.”

The previous owner had worked in the chippy part-time since she was 13, bought it at 19 and then ran it for another 13 years before selling to Levi and her father John.

“Having been involved in the shop for so many years, she was keen to see the place go from one local family to another. So I bought it with my dad and run it

with a couple of good friends of mine who also live on my property in Pretty Bridge Valley. One in a house bus and the other in a tiny home.”

Levi says having the shop has allowed her to give local teens their first job opportunity.

“It’s nice to be able to give young people their first jobs. It’s a great starting point for teenagers getting into work. I’ve got four under 17s that I’m training up.

When you don’t have a driving license or your parents are busy, it’s hard to be able to get into Richmond or Nelson for afterschool work.”

She says that was another big driver for her to purchase the shop.

“I love the youth and I think work ethic is getting lost in some of the generation, so it’s nice to

encourage them and give them that support. Once you believe in yourself, you can do anything.”

Levi has lived in Wakefield for 13 years and has plans to modernise the business and put her own stamp on the place.

“I want to be able to cook for a bigger capacity because we are actually inundated with customers, which is great, but we can’t physically cook any more than we already do. We have a line out of the door on Friday nights so once the equipment has been upgraded that will be easier.”

She also has plans to use local suppliers for things like the bread buns and sauces.

“We already use local eggs, but there are a lot of other local products which we can bring in.

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There will also be a guest speaker who will talk about Tasman Mayor Tim King will the importance of history, speak at the Anzac Day cer- Anzac and the war. emony in Wakefield on Mon- “With the Covid situation and not limiting anyone, our day, 25 April.

Wakefield Community service will be fully outside unless it’s very Council member wet. It’s great that Julian Eggers, who we have dropped has organised the to the orange event for the secalert level now, as ond year in a row, we are trying to says he is thrilled keep politics out Tim will be in atof Anzac Day and tendance. have it attended “It’s pretty special by all.” to have Tim King The service become along to say Tim King gins at 10am at a few words as we Wakefield War Memorial on haven’t had the mayor speak at our service for many Edward St, followed by the laying of wreaths. years.”

Jenny nicholson Colourful graphics on Wakefield footpaths are just one initiative encouraging children to walk to school.

In 2021, 33 per cent of Wakefield School students used active transport for part of their journey to school. That number has risen to 67 per cent this year.

Principal Peter Verstappen says they have had a school travel plan for many years. Working with the Tasman District Council, they have explored ways to encourage active transport to promote health and reduce cars and congestion near the school.

“The footpath graphics are a novelty idea that adds another incentive to walk,” Peter says.

“The children can play the

game of following the little sunburst logo to school.”

The idea, which is proving popular with the students, originated with Clare Scott.

“Clare has a background as an activist parent in Nelson and that has led to a professional role,” he says. “She is outstanding to work with and this is just one of her initiatives.”

A major contributor to the increase in students walking to school has been a ‘park and walk’ option.

“We realised that some students lived too far out to walk or bike to school,” Peter says. “We have established two points where students can be dropped off and safely walk to school. That enables them to join the active transport option.”

Estelle De Witt and Alex Redpath join two-thirds of the students at Wakefield School who are choosing to walk to school. Photo: Jenny Nicholson.

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The Easter Extravaganza was back to a two-day event, attracting plenty of visiting drivers for the weekend.

The Quarter-Midgets were the first cars on the track, the grade just as competitive as the adults.

They had the biggest numbers entered for the weekend and it was a Canterbury top three; Ethan Smith took the honours over the 6-race format, SMH series winner Jack Brownlees runner-up and Jackson Clark third. Locky Martin the best of the Nelson cars, coming home in fourth.

Streetstocks had several regular visitors from Christchurch make their way up to join the locals, Greymouth’s Scott Palmer attracted plenty of attention over the meeting, a huge hit on night two saw the 6c of Travis Clark end upside down. There were plenty of bent bumpers as the racing got lively, Ryan Musgrove making a nuisance of himself but was unable to stop the visitor domination with Paul Leslie, Cory Schumacher and Levi Van Lieshout topping the podium.

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Nelson’s Speedway finished up the season with an epic two-day extravaganza of racing. Photo: Rebecca Connor Maling. tinued their battle up the front, meanwhile Callum Russ kept ticking over the points to end up the overall winner with Harlon Brunt sneaking ahead of Higgins for second and Burson finishing fourth.

The Historic Stocks had a play on night one, Ken Nell getting great pace out of the 22nd “Brock” car, Mark Dalton relished a few laps in the 19a car while Andre Vegas whipped up some magic in the 51n machine.

It was a clean sweep for the sidecar pairing of Brent Steer and Wade Thorn, maximum points in a busy field of bikes ending a successful season.

A class field of T.Q.’s made for an entertaining battle over the weekend, 1nz Jeremy Webb getting

the job done from Ben Morgan with Morgan Frost having a solid weekend finishing 3rd. Jayden Corkill added to the roll-over tally having his second one of the season, but with no damage he was able to carry on.

The Super Stocks shared the spoils with open club champs on night one and Easter title on night two, Alex Hill found late season form to claim the club champs on the first night, handing the keys to Ian Burson for a squirt on night two.

It was 17 years since he last drove a Stock car but the 7-time S.I. Super Saloon driver found his mojo in winning heat 2 in style, ending second overall behind the flying Anthony McKenzie.

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The Stock Cars had a few visitors, a couple of Blenheim cars making it interesting on night 2, Hayden Watty taking a huge hit when finding a car parked in front of him, the ankle taking the brunt of the hit. Wade Sweeting took the points once again, Dylan Clark found the gaps to finish 2nd with the consistent Morgan Dumelow in 3rd.

The season finished with a derby, “the Dirty Dozen” of the 12 cars fronting made for an entertaining climax to the season, magi-

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It was Wayne Martin’s final meeting as president, having steered the club through the Consent process and dealing with Covid protocols during his term, it’s been a tough job at times.

Seeing a full house at his final meeting and a standing ovation in the clubrooms afterwards, he leaves the club in good shape. He will still be around, with two boys racing it’s a change of focus and a well-deserved rest from the top job.

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With the season quickly approaching, they have been hard at work preparing an exciting roster of familiar faces and exciting new talent. Head coach Michael Fitchett says the team is eager to get the season started after a strong preseason showing.

"We've had more of an emphasis on our strength and condition with fitness work than in previous seasons.

"We had a bit more of an emphasis on our gym work, and guys are looking bigger, stronger and fitter than last year.

"It's also been a longer preseason, so they know each other really well and have good chemistry."

With Sam Dempster at the helm for another season, the team aims to get back in the winners' circle and make the playoffs.

Michael says their performances last year were a bit of a roller-

coaster, but with more experience in the squad this season, he's confident they have what it takes.

"While we got a lot of local guys on the team for a number of years, they hadn't played much, and they stepped up last year.

"I'm expecting this year we'll be a little more consistent.

"One area we need to improve on is our defence. We were down the bottom of the league last year for our defence.

"I think if we can sure that side of the ball up, our offence will look after itself."

The team is also in the final stages of signing two new international players that Michael says were scouted for their defensive capabilities.

The three-time champions of the National Basketball League will be eager to get their name back in the winning column after a mixed bag of results last season.

They finished seventh on the table with a six-win and 10 loss record, outside the cutoff for playoffs.

This season, the cutoff for playoffs will be extended from the top

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2022 will be Sam Dempster’s 14th season wearing the colours of his hometown Giants, with Dempster leading the Club since 2017. Photo: Evan Barnes/Shuttersport four to the top six teams, but they will still need to improve to be in the business end of the season.

Last year's champions, the Wellington Saints, have won four of the previous five titles and will

be a hard team to beat. The last time the Giants won a title was in 2007, having made the final but stumbled at the finishing hurdle seven times, the last in 2013.

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"We want to perform well every game; we want to play an exciting hard-nosed brand of basketball.

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He wanted to thank the local support, especially from the business community who stuck through thick and thin and some challenging times with Covid 19.

"We've been really lucky to keep our heads above water, and that's because of them.

"We want to make them proud and give them some exciting basketball to watch."

Michael says they have the personnel to put in a good challenge for their fourth title this season.

He wanted to thank the continued support from the Nelson community for the team, wanting to grow the connection between fans and players even stronger this season.

"We sold out five of nine home games last year, and we're hoping to make an increase on that.

"We are something that's a consistent presence in town, for people to get out and be around their fellow Nelsonians and support the city by going out after the game.

"We know how important that is for the community and we want to build off that and go even bigger this year."

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#3 Alex McNaught

DOB 21/06/02 | Guard | 183cm A young talented defensive guard, who's originally from Auckland but played for the Giants last season. The team's defensive backbone with his leadership, as he looks to take his game to the next level.

#29 Tyler Marsh

DOB 17/07/00 | Guard | 195cm A combo guard with an eye for finding points. A good playmaker and creative scorer who has impressed with his off season improvements.

#25 Jay Marsh

DOB 15/01/03 | Forward | 194cm He might be the younger brother of Tyler, but the 19 year old already plays with the poise of someone with years of experience.

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Making a career out of memes Jack MalcolM

appearances and 202 points.

“It was great for my page. I was posting a lot more about the Highlanders, anyway.”

Starting off, Alex’s page was focused on the Tasman Mako with a little bit of content on his former school Nelson College’s sporting successes, but it quickly started to expand into other sporting arenas.

Tony Veitch’s Veitchy on Sport then started sharing Alex’s posts from his page and it started to rapidly grow.

Then one day in 2018, Tony’s page stopped posting and Alex decided to morph The Legend of Marty Banks to fill the spot it left behind.

Alex Malcolm says he never thought starting a Facebook meme page would see him move countries and change careers.

Nine years ago, he made ‘The Legend of Marty Banks’ page as “a bit of a laugh” between his mates after seeing similar pages for more established players.

It was at the start of Marty’s meteoric rise that saw him go from running out for Buller in the Heartland Championship to signing a Hurricanes contract in the space of a year.

Marty would later move to the Highlanders, Alex’s favourite team, where he would make 44

These days, his page is a onestop-shop for the latest unfiltered sports news, with Alex regularly sharing stories as they break.

“I guess I’ve got some good contacts.

“The page is always in the back of my mind. It’s an extension of my brain.”

He says he treats the page like talk back radio, inviting conversation and contrasting opinions.

“I have a lot of followers who will send me stories. It’s something special and definitely has a big community feel.”

This year, he invited his 70,000 followers to join in on his NRL fantasy league and was “surprised” to have over 1500 people

sign up.

“It’s just been cool to expand out of rugby union and it forces me to watch the league,” he laughs.

The success of his page allowed him to leave his career as a disability support worker and travel home to Nelson from Australia to pursue sports media management.

“When I first started, I had no idea sports social media could be a career. I could use my page as my CV to do that. Because of having the page, a lot of people know who I am.

“After travelling around the country meeting different followers and visiting different clubs, I landed a job at the Tasman Mako

doing their social media.”

At the end of the season, he was offered a job with Spark Sport running their cricket social media and he moved to Auckland where he then landed an offer from the Chiefs to run their social media.

As for the future of The Legend of Marty Banks, Alex has no plans on slowing down anytime soon.

“I’ve been posting a lot more about the women’s game and promoting women’s sport to a wider audience.

“So many times, when I was in Australia, I was thinking ‘if I was in New Zealand I’d be doing this or doing that’.

“I was missing out on so much.”

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Orienteering’s best hit Nelson Tasman

The New Zealand Orienteering Championships occurred last weekend in the Nelson region.

The event kicked off with an urban race through Nelson Boys College and Nelson Hospital’s Braemar Campus on Friday before middle and long-distance

races on Saturday and Sunday at Canaan Downs on Tākaka Hill.

The weekend officially concluded with a relay race at Rabbit Island on Monday.

Nelson Orienteering Club president Matt Ogden said it was a great competition.

“It was fantastic, we had over 450 people from around the country.

The weather was absolutely fantastic.”

Course organiser Nathan Fa’avae says the region is a great place to do orienteering. “Nelson Tasman is a real easy sell as a place

to come.”

“What an awesome part of the country to come to do orienteering,” Matt agrees. “Canaan Downs was probably the highlight.”

Course organiser Nathan Fa’avae says it’s a big undertaking to be hosting the national event, with a

lot of work having gone into preparing the maps racers will use.

“We’ve created two brand new maps for the national champs. It’s a big job to get those maps ready,” he says. The effort seems to have paid off in the eyes of Matt.

“It was a pretty special event for

Wanderers win ‘Battle of the Bridge’ Jack MalcolM If Wanderers wanted to make a statement after their tough firstround loss to Kahurangi, they certainly made it with their 62-12 win over bitter rivals Waimea Old Boys in Brightwater on Thursday evening.

Two tries had Waimea still in the game at halftime, but it was the only points they could muster as Wanderers dominated the second half to win the unofficial ‘battle of the bridge’ game.

The only two attacking opportunities for Waimea in the second forty saw their attempts repelled with passionate defence before a quick turn over and Wanderers

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Wanderers’ outside backs started running around their opposites to create overlaps and were unfortunate not to make it an even bigger win with several missed opportunities.

They at times struggled with white line fever, leaving three chances begging in the second half having done the hard work and dropping the ball with only grass between them and the goal line.

At Trafalgar Park, Marist were able to hold onto their lead after being held scoreless in the second half to beat Kahurangi 22-17 and Stoke beat Nelson in a gritty 33-21 encounter at Greenmeadows.

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1. Keep it short Your current CV may include information about every job or course you’ve ever done but CVs are usually only two to three pages long. Employers mainly want to know if you can do the job.

Your CV should include: • your contact details • work experience that is relevant to the job • your skills that are relevant to the job 2. Give examples of your skills When writing about your skills, don’t just list them – make sure that you give examples of how you’ve used each skill. Identify what you did, the setting in which the activity was carried out, and what happened as a result.

3. Make sure your CV is up to date If you want an employer to contact you, you need to keep your CV up to date with your latest address and telephone number.

• Include the phone number that you are most easily contacted on, whether it’s a landline or cellphone number.

• Check that you have a suitable answerphone message.

• Include an email address on your CV. If you don’t have an email address, set one up.

4. Include referee contact details Most New Zealand employers will ask for two referees who they can contact to ask about your work. Make sure that the contact details for your referees are current, and check this by contacting them yourself. Tell them about your plans and ask them to read your CV – you may get some good advice from them.

Some New Zealand employers prefer you to have New Zealand work experience. If you are having trouble finding work, consider taking an entry-level job or doing voluntary work.

This can also be a source of referees.

5. Put yourself in the employer’s place Once you’ve written your CV it’s important to ask yourself these three key questions: • When an employer scans my CV, will they think “This CV looks interesting”?

Employers have to sort and reduce a pile of CVs to shortlists of two or three people. They will respond better to a clear, well laid-out CV than a long, disorganised one.

• When an employer reads my CV fully, will they think “This person has skills we need”?

Employers are looking for someone who matches the job description. Adjust and target your CV to highlight things that fit the job you are applying for.

• When an employer is shortlisting CVs will they think “This person is worth meeting”?

Employers are thinking about what you can offer them. Give people a sense of who you are and what you do best.

Manuka Street Hospital Manuka Street Hospital (MSH) is the Nelson region’s only private surgical in-patient and daystay hospital, performing approximately 3000 procedures per year. MSH is Ministry of Health certified, providing a wide range of surgical procedures for both privately funded patients and those having procedures through medical insurance or ACC. We need more staff to join our friendly team. We have vacancies for:

Cleaners – 4 Positions We have openings for 2 staff to clean our operating theatres; theatre cleaning will suit people who want evening work (7pm-11:15pm).

We also have openings for 2 staff on afternoon shift (2-8pm) cleaning our Central Admissions and administration areas. Manuka Street Hospital is a living wage employer. If you have great attention to detail, we’d like to hear from you.

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6. Get it checked It is important to get someone else to check your CV to see that it makes sense, is well formatted and has no spelling or grammatical mistakes.

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NEWSLINE UPDATES KEEPING YOU INFORMED ABOUT NEWS AND EVENTS IN THE TASMAN DISTRICT

Lest we forget: services and parades will be held around the District on Monday 25 April.

• Brightwater: No service, but the community and Richmond RSA will lay wreaths.

Change drives our Annual Plan consultation Substantial changes in the wider legislative, social and economic environment in which we operate are highlighted in our Annual Plan 2022/2023 that we are now seeking feedback on.

Last July we adopted our 10-Year Plan 2021 – 2031 which is a key planning tool for our activities and community outcomes. However, the landscape has changed dramatically since it was adopted.

There are two options on the table. Delivering the programme in our 10-Year Plan plus the additional costs for the 2022/2023 year will result in an increase of 7.7% in overall rates revenue. By deferring some work and making savings we can reduce that to a 5.51% increase. Both options are up from the planned increase of 4.17% in the 10-Year Plan.

Mayor Tim King says when developing our plans for the next financial year, we were keenly aware of the pressures everyone is currently facing.

• Lake Rotoiti: Service, 10.30 am at the Lake Rotoiti Community Hall, 22 Main Road St Arnaud.

• Māpua: Parade, 10.45 am, from next to the tennis courts. Service, 11.00 am at Māpua RSA Memorial Library.

• Murchison: Service, 11.00 am at the Memorial in Waller Street (Murchison Sport, Recreation and Cultural Centre if wet).

• Richmond: Parade, 10.45 am from Sundial Square.

Service, 11.00 am at War Memorial Gardens, Cambridge Street.

• Tapawera: No service, but the community is welcome to lay wreaths.

• Tasman: Service, 10.00 am at the Memorial.

• Upper Moutere: Service, 10.00 am at the Memorial.

• Wakefield: Service, 10.00 am at the Wakefield Hall.

Council hours and services on ANZAC Day Service centres and libraries: All service centres and libraries will be closed for the public holiday on Monday 25 April. Usual opening hours apply otherwise. We are always here to help when needed though, call 03 543 8400 for assistance, 24 hours a day, seven days a week.

He says the situation is far from ideal and some tough decisions have had to be made. Like businesses and households, the Council is experiencing pressures from external economic factors including high fuel costs, inflation, higher interest rates, supply chain issues and skills shortages.

Rubbish and recycling: There are no changes to the rubbish and recycling collections on ANZAC Day. All our Resource Recovery Centres will be open as normal.

“Implementing the government reforms, higher insurance and staff costs, and the Waimea Community Dam cost overruns are impacting on our costs.”

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Mayor King says despite these challenges we still need to manage and deliver essential services while dealing with the demands of growth Tasman is experiencing.

When comparing rate increases nationally, people should bear in mind that we are a unitary authority, a combination of a District Council with the environmental responsibilities of a Regional Council.

Essentially, we are two Councils in one, and one of only five nationally.

There are many ways to engage with us. You can attend an online public feedback meeting, complete a submission form, or record a video or audio submission online.

The online forums will be: • Tuesday 26 April, 6.00 pm – 7.30 pm • Tuesday 3 May, 6.00 pm – 7.30 pm Public hearings are scheduled for Wednesday 18 May. Submissions close Wednesday 4 May. All information is available at tasman.govt.nz/annual-plan.

Covid restrictions in Tasman Get the latest information about Council services and facilities under the Covid-19 Protection Framework (traffic light system) on our website, tasman.govt.nz.

A new link for cyclists, pedestrians and other mobility device users between the Berryfield subdivision and Richmond has been completed and is already proving popular.

An 11-metre long and three-metre wide bridge, which provides a link between Oakdale Grove and the Railway Reserve, was lifted into place by crane last month. The steel and timber structure was built off-site by a local engineering company and then moved into place over Poutama Stream.

Have your say on the future of Richmond South and Hope We want to hear from landowners, neighbouring communities and potential future residents of Richmond South about their vision for the area before 26 April.

So far this month, we’ve hosted online community visioning sessions and workshops about key topics and introduced four early concepts for Richmond South growth. We also have a recorded webinar available to watch on our website.

There is still time to give us feedback using the form on our Reimagining Richmond South website. On the ‘Have Your Say’ visioning page, you can read what others have suggested and add your own ideas.

The community vision will be used by the team to create the preferred structure plan option that we will consult on a few months from now.

Share your ideas at environmentplan.tasman.govt.nz/ have-your-say or phone us on 03 543 8400 to request a call from a planner.

Draft Schedule of Fees and Charges 2022/2023 out for feedback The Council can set a Schedule of Fees and Charges to recover some of the costs associated with our services in line with our Revenue and Financing Policy.

Some of these charges are set by statute, and others by the Council. All charges are reviewed each year to determine whether they need to change or not, and are included in a Schedule of Fees and Charges.

The Draft Schedule covers the year from 1 July 2022 to 30 June 2023.

We are seeking your feedback on the Draft Schedule until 5.00 pm Wednesday 4 May. The full Statement of Proposal is available on our website and at all our service centres and libraries.

Submissions can be made on our website or delivered to your local service centre or library.

For more information and to have your say visit tasman.govt.nz/feedback.

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The bridge is part of the Richmond West Transport Connections project to link the residential area in the west to central Richmond by offroad paths, improving transport options and reducing car dependency.

Under Covid-19 restrictions, meetings will take place via Zoom video conferencing. Public forum presenters are required to present via Zoom.

Visit tasman.govt.nz/meetings-calendar for details and the Zoom link.

Bridge users we spoke to were all extremely impressed with the structure and are pleased that it has shortened their trip into central Richmond.

Submissions Hearing (Draft Walking and Cycling Strategy hearing) Thursday 21 April, 9.30 am.

There’s still a little finishing work to be done on the three-metre wide paths with concrete to be poured on the remaining 500 metre stretch of gravel, but they can still be used before that happens.

Submissions Hearing (Draft Walking and Cycling Strategy deliberations) Tuesday 26 April, 9.30 am.

The entire project is expected to be finished by June.

Submissions Hearing Wednesday 27 April, 9.30 am.

Animal Control Subcommittee Wednesday 4 May, 3.00 pm. No public forum.

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PUbliC notiCe

death

garage sale

death

15 Harriet Court Richmond. Saturday 23rd from 8.30am. Large quantity of material and craft fabric (ex dressmaker) baby knitting, clothes, shoes, household items.

Tinsley

to let Your to let ad here.

Phone 544 9037.

agm

rex

Passed away at Nelson Hospital in his 88th year.

Loved husband of Cynthia, father to Kelvin and Brenda, grandad to Brooke and Luke and great granddad to Ryder.

To honour Rex’s wishes a private cremation has been held. Messages to 37 St James Ave, Richmond, 7020.

Anisy’s Tasman funeral Home Phone: 03 5441129

Hearing Association Nelson Inc.

engagement

AGM 2022

Your announcement here for free.

10.30am Monday 2nd May 2022 354 Trafalgar Sq, Nelson

Please RSVP to admin@hearingnelson.co.nz

Your announcement here for free.

or call 03 548 3270

Locally Owned and Operated

Community Notices note: anZaC day monday25 aPril

Mondays beginners tai Chi with Gretchen. ACC approved strength & balance provider. Starts 4 April 10.45am. To book or more info email: kitesfun@ gmail.com..orph548 8707. ntrodUCtion to Zen bUddhism Beginners instruction Mon evenings at our Nelson Centre.

Learn how to meditate the zen way. Ph: Gwitha 0211218133 for info. Mountains & Rivers affiliated. lighthoUse sPiritUal awareness Mondays7.30pm.Talks,healing,clairvoyance.TrafalgarSt Hall,oppTrailways.phCarolyn5474613 aCtive strength/balanCe Class: also seatedoptionspresented. ACCaccreditedprovider.

Mental agility, co ordination, stretching and leg exercises for strength and balance.. No Thursday classes. Richmond Church of Christ hall, crn Darcy andCroucherSt. PhShirley5471433/0211218023

Tuesdays

waitaki old girls’soCial groUP. Tuesday 26thApril. LuncheonatSmugglers,8MuritaiStreet, Tahunanui. 12 noon. If you wish to attend please ring 027 673 1145 or leave a message by 21st April.

AllOamaruianswelcome. line danCing for all. Warnes Indoor Bowls Hall next to the Vet in Songer St. Beginners 9.1510.15am. Free morning tea. PLease bring a cup.

Experienced10.40 to11.40am. Ph: 022 0685 695. nelson50+tUesdaywalkinggroUP April 26th, McKee Domain to Kina. Meet 10am at far end car park, McKee Domain. Ph. Jean, 544 1029.

stoke tahUnanUi men’s ClUb welcomes new members. Meet 10am 3rd Tuesday monthly with guest speaker. 15 Burrough Pl, Enner Glynn.

Regularoutings&activities. PhIan5477841 stoke indoor bowls ClUb ‘22 season started Tuesday 15 March 7pm, Warnes Stadium, Songer Street, Stoke. New members welcome.

Pleasewearflatsoledshoes.Info.phLynn5477112.

“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 hoPe soCial indoor bowls ClUb. Hope Recreation Hall,Tues. 1.30-3.30pm. $3 per session. A fun social group caters for everyone.

New members welcome. Robin 0275442518

Wednesdays

Pilates in riChmond term 2 Multi level Pilates classes suitable for both experienced & beginner students startsWed. May 4 11:30am & 5:30pm $165. Enrolments essential. Meeting-room, RichmondTown Hall, Cambridge St. Contact Sue sue@ suewilson.kiwi.nz 0292 813 735 FaceBook Classical PilateswithSue radio Controlled sailing at Best Island on Wed & Sun. weather permitting, usually 1pm onwards. IOMs & Dragon Force etc New members

Waimea Richmond Funeral Directors N.Z.I.F.H. www.wrfs.co.nz

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Peacefully on Monday 28 March 2022, aged 87 years. Loved wife and best friend of Ray. Loved mother and motherin-law of Julie and Michael Gullery, and John Shalders. Nana of Scott and Deborah, Melissa and Jason, Mia, Dylan, Ella, Amelia, and Isla.

Great-Nana of Shikia, Jake, Jade, Jasmine, and Bradley. In accordance with Coral’s wishes a private cremation has been held. Messages to the Shalders family c/- 8 Reeves Street, Stoke.

birthday

Virtual option available.

10am for morning tea.

SHALDERS

Christina Coral nee Calder

Deadline 5pm Monday by email only: sales@waimeaweekly.co.nz

Include your photos for Births and Anniversaries!

DEADliNE: miDDAY friDAY - 30 WOrDS Or lESS BY EmAil ONlY plEASE SEND TO: events@waimeaweekly.co.nz

welcome. Contact,Peter 0275 443 923 wellby talking Café: 1.30pm – 3pm, Wed 27th April, Halifax Café, Nelson.WellbyTalking Cafés are about social connection and finding out about groups, activities and services. www.wellby.org.nz 035467681. alZheimers nelson tasman monthly Library & support around memory Loss. Nelson Library, every 4th Wed 9.30-10.30 / Stoke Library every4thThurs9.30-10.30am ClUb 60 senior adventUres Active fun, social recreation with weekly outings & activities.

Wednesdays9.30am at Sport Tasman Richmond TownHall,CambridgeSt.Allsessions$5.Ph5443955

bingo at town hall riChmond Time 1.30 until 3.15 Cost $3.00 on Friday afternoon. Contact Raelene 027 240 0159, or Hamish on 0211298826 droP in – oP shoP 9.am– 1pm. St Stephens Community Church, 61 Tahunanui Drive. Good used clothing – cheap as! Coffee & light lunches. Drop in soon! amPUtee soCiety Top of the South meet last Friday of the month for coffee & a chat at the Honest Lawyeraround10am.Outsideifsunny–insideifwet.

Bringafriend.Lookforwardtoseeingyouthere.

Thursdays

saTurdays

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. riChmondwelCome groUP Like to make new friends ?, join a friendly group for coffee & a chat.10am on the 1st and 3rd Thursday of each month at Happyz Cafe Bateup Road Richmond.

Ansley/Phillip 5410 350

fridays

stoke methodist market, church grounds Saturday 16 April 9.00 am to noon, cancelled if wet. phone9276130tobookSupportingNelsonHospitalChaplaincyandLifeLinc.

sundays

Ultimate frisbee A fun, mixed-gender team sport. No cost, no commitments & beginner’s welcome on Sundays & Wednesdays. Ages 13+. Info fromwww.whakatuultimate.co.nz nelson tasman sUnday football leagUe: all inclusive, all ages. Open days 3 April & 10 April. Register at www.ntsfl.nz Ph: 027 801 9978

in General

nelson railway foUnders Park. The railcar will run daily this week & the train on Sunday 24th, both between 11am & 4pm,

weather permitting. Follow us on facebook for updates. 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: 027 282 0185, mens.shed.waimea@gmail.com have yoU ever thoUght of beComing a volUnteer? Are you a community organisation looking for volunteers, training, info or advice? Check out our website www. volunteernelson.org.nz Ph 5467681. nelson tasman hosPiCe Need volunteers to help in Nelson, Richmond, Motueka and Takaka Hospice Shops. Morning or afternoon availability. Ph 03 5463912 or Email Krisca.gould@nelsonhospice.org.nz feeling sad, stressed, dePressed, or stUCk? Identify & explore new ways to move forward with a Life Linc Counsellor. Up to 10 face to face counselling sessions available for individuals & couples. Ph: 548 2400 lifelinc.co.nz is food a Problem for yoU? Are you suffering from anorexia, bulimia, obesity and/ or compulsive eating? Overeaters Anonymous works, Ph: 022 673 0237 . 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. 11am12pm, Fridays

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.

Classifieds firewood

pUbLiC notiCe

wanted to bUy

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.

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.

dentUres New dentures, relines, repairs. Phone Daniela at Bays Dentures 546 4455.

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Phone 544 9037.

WEDNESDAY 20 April 2022

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for hire

Mini Buses for Hire

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

nelson Mini Bus Hire

0800 696 686

email: bookings@motorhomerentalsnz.co.nz

www.nelsonminibushire.co.nz

wanted to bUy $$$ TOP PRICES $$$, Estate & Downsizing, General Cleanouts, Large or small lots, Shed & Household items, Tools & Fishing gear, Old shipping items, Vintage Toys & Games, Coins Watches Clocks, Oil & Petrol Items, Kiwiana & NZ photo’s, Antique & Vintage items. Fernleigh Trading. Steve ph 027 5380020 or 03 5380020.

SIMPLE CREMATION PACKAGE: $2,250 INCLUDES CASKET

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Affordable & Professional Available 24 hours No hidden costs Assistance with $2150 WINZ Funeral Grant (IF APPLICABLE) Richmond | 276b Queen Street

03 929 5145

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Agricultural Contractors

Mowers Chainsaws and more Repairs and Sales

Stewart: 021 113 9940 Jane: 021 051 3875

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24HR Call Out Agents for

for all makes and models

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

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

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BRANDS - SERVICE - FINANCE

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

Email – info@atomtreespecialists.co.nz

2nd & 4th Sundays 10.30am (except 24 April - Parish AGM)

arborist

aGriCULtUraL

Call 0800 28 66 87 or 0800 ATOM TREE

St Alban’s 410 Appleby Hwy

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Ph: 03 541 9115

• Complete tree care from roots to tips • All hedge trimming works • Confined area tree felling & removals • Prompt, friendly & professional services

Wednesday Service 10.00am

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24HR - PH:arborist 544 5723

Sunday April 24 Combined Service at Holy Trinity at 10.00am You are also welcome to join in our Sunday service online at

PH 544 9037

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

• Bookkeeping Support • Tax Returns • GST | Payroll | Payday Filing |PAYE • Creditors | Debtors • Software Training • Bookkeeping & Xero Troubleshooting

Holy Trinity

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Locally Owned and Operated

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MAIN ROAD APPLEBY arborist

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NEW ZEALAND

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

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

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Performance Vehicle Modification Shop

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

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

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

Ph 544 1212

Small Team, GreaT Service www.advautorichmond.co.nz

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BEDS

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544 9037 CATERER

CLEANING

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• 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

Specialising in

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Call us for all your requirements. www.gourmetcatering.co.nz

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ELECTRICIAN Ltd

Domestic & Commercial Wiring PV Solar expert Maintenance & Repairs

Stephen Oliver proprietor

Phone now on

545 1053 ELECTRICIAN

BLINDS

BRAKE & CLUTCH

THE BLIND CARE COMPANY

FULL MECHANICAL REPAIRS BRAKE & CLUTCH SPECIALISTS

 cleaning  repairs  wooden blind restoration  alterations  sales & service Carey 547 7192 or 022 0105 933

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FLOORING

Lighting up Nelson, Richmond & Tasman

We specialise in solutions for all budgets and needs.

• Driveways • Patio’s & Paths • Decorative Concrete Cutting • Floor Placing & Finishing • Truck & Digger Services Call today for a free quote

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Television - Aerials and Installation Telephone, Internet Problems and Installation

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

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

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• Retro-fit of garage doors • Servicing of garage doors and motors

per week

Registered Electricians

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

GARDENING

18b Wakefield-Kohatu Highway, Wakefield

Ph 544 9844 or 027 542 4473

GARDENING

GARDENING

www.rdelectrical.co.nz

• Lawns • Edges • Gardens • Section Clearing • Hedges • Rubbish Removal • Handyman Work 26 years experience

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HANDYMAN

(03) 544 6510

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

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

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2/76 Gladstone Rd, Richmond

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gardening 021 193 8507

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WEDNESDAY 20 April 2022 WEDNESDAY 20 April 2022

Trades&Services INSURANCE

KITCHENS

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Is your kitchen looking tired?

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

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

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PAINTER

LOCKSMITH

Painters PAINTER

PLASTERER

• Key Cutting • Transponder, Smart Key & Remote Programming • Lock Repairs, Sales & Installations • Access Control • Lock Re-Keying • Safes 11 McGlashen Ave 03 544 4077 | 021 470 095 (AH service available)

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PH 544 9037

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PAINTER

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• Property Maintenance • Deck & Fence Repairs • Bathroom & Kitchen Reno’s • General Building Repairs & Maintenance • Kit-set Assembly

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

Any job you want done, give me a call

Call Adam

The Maintenance Man Nelson

Adam Davidson 027 475 2510

maintenancemannelson@gmail.com

PLUMBING

027 671 8417 or 544 9415

www.brumwellpainting.co.nz

PLUMBING

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Painters

Wilson Decorators Ltd Wilson Decorators Ltd

• Local Small family Business • Qualified Tradesman • 30 + Years Experience • Painting • Wallpapering • Waterblasting • Roof Painting • No Time Wasted • Free Quotes

• Local husband and wife business • Local Ph: Rga 928Smal 3537l family Business •Wayne Qualified 021 731 817 Tradesman Lyn 021 207 4499 • waylyn2@scorch.co.nz Qual i f i e d Tradesman 30 + Years Experience • 40 Years •Experience • Painting • Wallpapering • Painting • Wallpapering • Waterblasting • Roof Pai n•tinWaterblasting g • No Time Wasted • Free Quotes • No Time Wasted • Free Quotes Ph: Rga 928 3537 48 hrs within

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REAL ESTATE

Wayne 731 817 207 4499 Lyn021021 Lyn 021 207 4499021 731 817 Wayne waylwaylyn2@scorch.co.nz yn2@scorch.co.nz

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

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• Leaks • Repairs • Maintenance • ReRoofs • New Roofs

027 674 8102 03 542 3180

No job too big, too small or too ugly!

Ph: 538 0824 Stoke

STUMP REMOVAL

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Proudly supplying Orange Residential Homes roofing requirements for over 10 years

Mike Pero Real Estate Ltd Licensed REAA (2008)

STORAGE

STORAGE

Camper | Caravan | Boat

STORAGE

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

www.clyne-bennie.co.nz

ROOFING

Call Tracy Beer Get the service and results you deserve

Safe and secure, located only a few minutes from Richmond

03 547 0002

Tasman/Nelson areas Free quotes - Covid Vax’d

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Storage

Plumbing Gas Drainage

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

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

Stump Grinding Tree Felling & Removal Site Clearance Andrew Workman

021 081 82 123 Free Quotes & Prompt Service

www.stumpgrindingservice.co.nz

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• Low prices • Secure storage • CCTV Surveillance

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

74 Gladstone Rd, Richmond & 481 High St, Motueka

Ph 544 4306

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

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access 24/7 • secure compound 24 hRs cctv

Contact:

All plumbing and gas repairs and maintenance Blocked drains No call out fee

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

Plumber & Gasfitter

$23 +gst

TARPAULIN HIRE

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

per week

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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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