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But commission, local councillor say yes Nelson and Tasman need Commission chair Sue Pipto stop selling themselves er says the Nelson and Tasshort and amalgamate, says man areas are facing sigthe local government com- nificant regional challenges mission. in the years ahead and a “unitary auBut Tasman’s thority will result mayor Richard Kempthorne is in better governance and decision still uncomfortable with the idea making for the region as a whole.” of a merger with Richard says a Nelson, saying the region could merger poses numerous problems, lose its rural voice key of which is a and both councils drop in rural repshould stick to Richard resentation and what they do best.

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The commission increased rates announced its draft recom- for ratepayers in Tasman. mendation to councillors, “But it is not our job to try media and the regions two and sway people, I urge mayors at Saxton Pavilion them to read the report and last Thursday, stating the make up their own minds.” regions have “missed op- The decision ends six portunities” because of a months of research by the governance system that commission and states the fails to see the region as a whole.

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HAPPY AS LARRY: Hope’s Oliver Ashton, 5, was pretty stoked to get his much-loved go kart back last week after an article featured in the Waimea Weekly. Photo: Teresa Hattan.

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The go kart has lost its chain and has suffered a bit of damage to the right front wheel, but Peter says the return far outweighs this.

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proposed new council will have its headquarters in Richmond, have 16 councillors, seven from Nelson, three from Richmond, two from Motueka, two from Waimea/Moutere and one each from Murchison/Lakes and Golden Bay. The announcement was music to the ears of Nelson mayor Aldo Miccio, who was behind a petition last year that forced the commission to look into amalgamation for the regions two councils.

He says the decision by the commission was gratifying. “Listening to Sue Piper, I thought that’s it; delayed decision making, missed opportunities, she hit them all.”

It was also enough to sway at least one

Tasman councillor. Richmond ward councillor Kit Maling says he is now supportive of an amalgamation because “the benefits are just too great. My concerns around rural representation were satisfied. I think we can achieve a lot more as one council.” He says he is unlikely to be the last Tasman councillor to back amalgamation.

Tasman mayor Richard Kempthorne says he is now resigned to the fact that the issue will go to a vote, with the commission unlikely to reserve its decision after the submission process, but says at least the people will get to vote either way. “If we do go to a poll I hope it happens quickly or it leaves both councils in a very uncertain state heading into long term plans.”

If the two regions were to be amalgamated, Richard says he would stand for mayor of the new Nelson Tasman District Council. Cost savings will run into the millions each year, says Aldo, but more importantly the region will be able to move forward in a collective approach he says. “For the last 20 years we have been trying to do shared services to benefit the region, but the ultimate shared service is having one council, one CEO, one set of staff. That has now been recognised.” Submissions are now open on the draft proposal, closing on August 19.

The commission will then read the submissions and make its final decision. It will then a majority to vote for it in both regions. Full details of the draft proposal are available at www.lgc.govt.nz.

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• Last week when we mentioned Waimea College as a central location to the spate of burglaries hitting Richmond over the past few months several readers assumed we were implying the thieves may have been students.

This is not the case, it was a topical observation, an indication of the area involved.

• A karting event to raise funds for former Waimea College student and Australian V8 driver Jason Richards, who is battling cancer, was postponed on Saturday because of rain, but will go ahead this Saturday if the weather is good. The 200-lap fundraiser, dubbed Race4Jase, is still to be held at Pro Karts in Tahunanui, with the $180 per team entry fee going to Jason for his fight.

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‘Cost effective’ parking becomes a reality

It became a pet project for deputy mayor Tim King and late last week he could finally cross it off his list.

Car park spaces have at long last been painted along Queen St in Richmond, a job Tim has spent several years campaigning to get done. “It was my brother that actually raised it with me about five years ago so I’ve been raising it [with council] from time to time since then.”

Tim believed having these structured car spaces along the main street was a good idea, as it would make more use of the space available. “It’s also more cost effective than trying to find more parks.”

A number of spaces have also been added to areas that were formally no parking, including the spot in front of Sundial Square. “It’ll be nice to be able to park on the main street rather than park and then walk to where you want to go,” says Tim. The car parking spaces were often put on the back burner because of discussions around the upgrade of Queen St, but Tim says as this has been pushed back the lines were put down to suffice in the interim.

FINALLY HERE: Deputy mayor Tim King “touches up” the car park lines painted along Queen St in Richmond last week.

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When home brewer Dale Holland first tasted his Belgian Pale Ale he was a pretty happy man – when that same brew won him a national award, he couldn’t believe his good fortune.

But the good news was only just beginning for Dale, who this Friday will see his award winning beer flow from taps around the region thanks to local brewery, Sprig & Fern.

“I’m just so excited about it, it’s been an amazing experience seeing what it takes to produce a beer in quantities like this,” says Dale.

Dale has only been brewing beers seriously for a little over a year and often pops into the Sprig & Fern Brewery in Richmond for ingredients and advice.

Late last year, with feedback from the Sprig & Fern’s head brewer, Tracy Banner, Dale perfected a Belgian Pale Ale that took out the honours at the Society of Beer Advocates National Homebrew Competition in Auckland. Dale’s brew won the Belgian Pale Ale category, Best in Class (Belgian and French Ales), and then went on, against

NEW BREW: Stoke home-brewer Dale Holland with his national winning beer which is now being mass-produced by Tracey Banner and the Sprig & Fern Brewery. Photo: Andrew Board.

300 entrants to take out the overall Best Beer award.

“The judges liked the way I’d created something a bit different – putting a New Zealand spin on a Belgian Pale Ale by using locally grown Motueka hop flowers,” he says.

Tracy and fellow Sprig & Fern Brewery co-owner David Barrett were so impressed with Dale’s award winning brew they offered him the opportunity to scale his recipe up to commercial quantities, giving beer

lovers the chance to try it as a limited release at Sprig & Fern taverns throughout the Nelson region.

Tracy and Dale, a programmer in his day job, have worked together on the recipe for the bigger brew.

Tracy says it’s been a real buzz for them to make Dale’s beer and to see him get a taste of commercial brewing.

Dale’s Belgian Ale will be launched in all five Sprig & Fern taverns at 4pm, Friday 24 June.

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Piped at the post, now aiming for growers crown

Two of the region’s fruit growers might be chewing their fingernails right about now.

Kevin Withington and Canaan Balck from Hoddy’s Orchard in Hope, along with Bryce Dixon from Easton Apples in Appleby, will be going head to head with two growers from Riwaka this Friday in the 2011 Nelson Young Fruit Grower of the Year competition.

Kevin is last year’s regional champion and he is hoping

to make it back to the national finals, held in Rotorua at the end of the year, for another crack at the crown.

“I just got piped last year, so hopefully I make it back this year to try again,” he says.

The competition, which sees the five contestants complete six activities throughout the day, along with a three minute speech and a multi choice quiz, will take place at Hoddy’s Orchard from 11am.

GROWERS: Kevin Withington and Canaan Balck from Hoddy’s Orchard have entered into the 2011 Nelson Young Fruit Grower of the Year competition held this Friday. Photo: Teresa Hattan.

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St John Nelson is holding the event as part of the St John Flash-a-light Appeal week from 11am – 1pm at the Mall until Saturday.

“We want to teach everyone the three basic steps of CPR which could help them save a life”, says St John tutor, Tarmra Heal. “This is a great opportunity for people to come along and have a go.

St John “3 Steps for Life” trainers will demonstrate CPR and encourage people to practise on manikins. “We want everyone to practise two minutes of CPR if they can”, says Tarmra.

During the week of CPR St John in Nelson are aiming to beat an unofficial world record of 70,000 chest compressions.

All participants will receive a CPR card and go in the draw for daily spot prizes and a grand prize of Richmond Mall vouchers, which will be drawn at 2pm this Saturday.

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The Out & About camera was busy this week with a wide range of functions and events to attend. We started the week off by attending a kitchen expo at Bays Joinery. On Friday night we popped into a jazz night held at the Boathouse in Tahunanui where we found a couple of locals. We’ve also been to Cecile Strang’s 80th birthday lunch, where she celebrated in style with her friends.

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With regards to Leanne Gambell's letter (Waimea Weekly 15 June) I'd like to add my thoughts; I definitely see her point and also see yours, but on a slightly different note I'd like to say it would be much appreciated by myself, plus I'm sure countless other like-minded people, if you are able to place such articles (anything containing photos of dead animals) on an inside page with an easily visible warning on the front page stating the page number to be avoided, as we animal lovers have a hard time viewing such photos - people are usually warned if disturbing images are about to pop up on TV news so it would be great to have the same warning for the newspaper. I recognize that you are entitled to report on anything you wish but it just comes down to consideration really. It was unavoidable to see the photo of the deer when picking up the paper last week and once it's seen it stays in your mind, not pleasant for many of us. I very much enjoy the Waimea Weekly, always a very positive paper to read and will be grateful if you can take my suggestion on board.

Deborah Sims, Richmond.

Congratulations for standing up to Leanne Gambell’s letter last week. It is great to see kids getting out in the scrub and learning hunting and bush skills from an early age. Presumably she would have us all as ‘couch potatoes’!

D.C. Honeybone, Murchison.

An excellent reply by the Editor to Leanne Gambell’s letter re the picture of young children with a “very dead deer”. I looked at it from the other way thinking how great it is to see children out there learning life skills. They get to see the devastation to the land the deer, goats, pigs and possums etc do. They also know how to love and respect animals as they often have pets of their own. It is important for children to understand the real world - we have enough PC as it is.

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IMPROV: Two Waimea College theatre sports teams made up of, from left, Peter Thomson, Joe Robinson, Georgia Winter, Angus Graves, Lauren Lines, James Vanner, Brook Bennett, Andrew Wood, Brittany Dick and Kimberly Rea are competing in the Nelson Theatre Sports Competition held at the Suter Theatre this week. Teams from Waimea College, Nelson College for Girls, Nelson College and Motueka High will go head to head, with the junior teams performing yesterday and the seniors today. The team’s were performing after deadline, so check out facebook page for results. Photo: Teresa Hattan.

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Overseas experience broadens the horizon for local teens Teresa Hattan Being one of 200 teenagers attending a multi-cultural school thousands of miles from home has been the experience of a lifetime for two Richmond teenagers.

Former Waimea College students Aaron Clements, 17, and Ben Nistor, 18, have both been involved with the United World College, which is made up of 13 schools spread across the world.

Ben has recently returned to Nelson after completing his second year in Hong Kong, while Aaron came home last week on an end-of-year break from Canada. He will be returning for his second year at the end of August.

Being around a large number of teenagers from across the globe has been an amazing experience for both the young men. “It’s a lot different to anything that you get from a normal exchange or being in your own country at school, it’s completely unique,” says Aaron.

In fact, there aren’t many teenagers in Nelson that would ever have the experiences and the opportunities Ben and Aaron have had.

Christmas in Lebanon was amazing for Aaron simply because it was so different to normality. “The really cool thing about being in an environment like this is that it opens up so many doors, you have contacts everywhere. It makes the world a smaller place in a lot of ways,” says Ben. Having this experience overseas has taught the teenagers how easy it is to travel, once you get outside the “bubble.”

Despite experiencing an enormous amount of culture overseas, both Ben and Aaron say they enjoyed coming back to New Zealand and especially Nelson. “I really miss the country, leaving home and your family and not seeing them at all for a year and then coming back is really cool, I

“global education” are just two of the things they will take from the experience.

There were many differences and ways of life to overcome for the teenagers, as being in such a diverse environment was unlike anything they had ever done before. Even making conversation was difficult at the start because everyone was so diverse, says Ben. “It’s also another experience for New Zealand students because there are one or two of us sent a year to those schools, and there are 13 schools, so there’s almost no chance that you’re going to have another New Zealander at school,” says Aaron.

Ben now has a seven month gap year until university starts next year so he will be spending the rest of the year volunteering and getting a bit of paid work.

Aaron will be heading back to Canada in August but will need to do 80 hours of community service JET SETTERS: Former Waimea College students Ben Nistor here before the term starts. He had contemplated and Aaron Clements have been studying overseas as part of the going to Christchurch to help with the earthquake United World College programme. Photo: Teresa Hattan. recovery, but says he will stick around here instead.

For both Aaron and Ben, spending time overseas got a bit of a rush to be back in my home town and see all studying has changed their lives. the familiar faces,” says Aaron.

The two teenagers, who have maturity beyond their years, “I wouldn’t say it totally changed direction, I think it believe travelling has opened their eyes to how small New broadened it in a lot of ways. You suddenly realise you Zealand is, in a positive way of course. Despite this expan- don’t have to stay in New Zealand, there are actually heaps sive travelling at such a young age, Ben and Aaron believe of opportunities all around the world, you just have to be they won’t have “itchy feet” in the future. “I’d travel but I’d aware of them and in the know-how and comfortable to still like to end up living in New Zealand, I love Nelson,” do it,” says Ben. Aaron says he now has a huge range of options as he presays Aaron.

“I wanted to travel beforehand but having spent two pares for further study. “It’s basically limited to whoever years abroad and done so much that I never would have accepts me, I no longer feel personally limited.” dreamed of, I’m kind of over that travel The pair encourage anyone else in the region to take the bug and I’m quite happy to come back steps they have and look into what the United World College can offer. “Especially if they have a real interest in and settle down a bit,” adds Ben. Both say they definitely grew up a lot global issues or want to learn about another culture, bebeing away from their family. Becom- cause this is a prime opportunity to be able to be enriched ing more independent and gaining a with all those aspects,” says Ben.

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Wakefield station improves moral Six months has done a lot for the Wakefield fire station.

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home has provided more space and even boosted team moral.

A positive to come out of the station’s new building is the two recruits they gained on opening day. “We got a husband and

NEW HOME: Deputy Chief Fire Officer Simon Ladley says the first six months in the new Wakefield fire station have been great. Photo: Teresa Hattan.

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wife from that, so they’re all but qualified fire fighters now,” says Simon.

The station has become a focal part of the village, as the community sees it as an investment in their future, says Simon.

“There has been a lot of money spent here, it’s an investment, and so to see that put into the community is a massive input because you don’t see anybody else building new buildings like this, no one can afford it.”

The new building is spacious and more user-friendly according to the brigade, who love that it’s built for purpose compared to their previous home.

“The old station was built and then it was added on to. You out-grow something like that.”

The station currently has 17 fire fighters and Simon says he’s always on the look out for more volunteers. “It’s really hard to recruit people that live and work in the village, because we’re not far from town, there isn’t a lot of employment out here. One of the newer guys is a mechanic at the garage but the others are self-employed.”

If you are interested in becoming a Wakefield volunteer fire fighter, contact 541-8110.

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QUAKE REMEMBRANCE: Gertie Oxnam, Doris Nalder, Charlie Canton, Jessie Bradley, Val James and Vera Sara survived the 1929 Murchison earthquake, measuring 7.9, and still live in the district today. Every year the group ring the church bell on the day, and at the time, of the quake – June 17 at 10.17am, which saw 17 people lose their lives. Photo: Barry Whitnall.

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Venue: The Suburban Club Tahunanui Drive Date: Monday 27 June Time: 6.00pm - 7.30pm

Local students will get a safety message from one the age group most at risk – young drivers. of New Zealand’s most successful V8 supercar The presentation will cover how young drivers can improve their own driving skills and stay drivers next week. safe on the road including respect for Greg Murphy will be in town next Monother road users, being aware of what’s day and Tuesday to promote the ‘Murph on the road, driving conditions and in in Schools’ programme which aims to car distractions. The general public will keep young driver, their passengers and also have the opportunity to meet with other road users safe. Greg will share the Murph on Monday evening, 27 June, at lessons he has learnt in the high speed an informal gathering organised by the world of competitive motor racing, along Nelson branch of the MTA, an organiwith the importance of road safety and sation Murph is proud to be associated the impact young drivers have on our Greg Murphy. with. This is to be held at the Suburban roads, to students at Nelson College and Club in Tahunanui from 6.30pm. Tickets Nelson College for Girls.

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Every second Monday night a group of local women gather at Richmond Church of Christ to spend time together creating beautiful craft projects and building friendships.

The long running craft group, Women Connecting, provides members with an opportunity to learn craft skills and techniques, working on easy to tackle projects in a fun and supportive environment.

“We aim to make useful items that can be completed in each two hour session,” says coordinator Margarette Sellars. “All of our craft projects are fairly simple and we provide the proper equipment to ensure that they look awesome when completed. Some of our more craft-challenged ladies have been pleasantly surprised at how easy it is to create something really beautiful.”

While the main purpose of the group is to create craft items, it also provides a chance for women of all ages to be inspired, and to work alongside each other, creating friendships and providing encouragement and support. “Like our name says, we’re really all about women connecting,” says Margarette. Most of the sessions are led by group members and occasionally Ruth Goodale from Stampin' Plus comes along to offer expert advice and ideas. The group meets every first, third and fifth Monday from 7pm to 9pm and costs are kept to a minimum thanks to generous sponsors. A gold coin donation is appreciated and there is occasionally a small cost for materials. If you are interested in joining the group, please call Margarette on 547-2148 during the evening.

CRAFTY: Sara Trowbridge, Andrea Russ and Margarette Sellars get stuck into creating pretty covered notebooks. Insert, completed notebooks. Photo: Sue Davies.

Lights installed to improve access Waimea College has been looking for another access point for some time which will provide an easier entrance to the special education facility and the gym.

Tasman District Council has worked with the college to find a suitable location, which has been pinpointed at the Nelson end of the school, opposite Arbor-Lea Ave on Salisbury Rd. Both the TDC and Waimea College wanted to provide a safe facility for all road users, and

found it wasn’t appropriate to have just a drive way, so a set of lights are due to be installed.

These aditional signals will provide a safe turning point for vehicles entering the school and will also provide a pedestrian crossing. “This fits the strategic plan we had for the area and is appropriate because Salisbury Rd is an arterial road,” says council transportation manager Gary Clark. The project would hopefully be completed in three months.

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Welcome to our June edition It’s great to have had some fine weather, but it definitely feels like winter is now on its way. From the minutes of our Community Association meeting this month: BMX Track – we need a good spell of fine weather to enable us to make more progress with the track, although we have noted that some keen bmxers are using the track just as it is. As part of Arbor Week Room 10 from the school have been planting trees around the back area of the track, these look great - thanks for all the work everybody.

Cycle Way – a reminder to everyone who is interested, to please come to the Cycle Trails Trust meeting at the Sprig & Fern on Tuesday 21 June at 6pm.

Mural – this is still underway although we do need some fine warm weather to allow us to get the sealer and undercoat on. This

may not happen now until August/September, as we need the wall to be very dry when we paint it.

Village Green – In between the rainy days and showers the gardens in the village green have been given a spruce up by Debbie and Pauline. Thank you - we appreciate all the work that you have done. While work was being done a kind gentleman offered some peony plants that he no longer required. These have been planted in the gardens, thank you for these plants. Also we take this opportunity to thank John for keeping the green nicely mowed.

Thanks to the businesses that support our newsletter each month.

We look forward to seeing everyone at our AGM, which will be held next month, 5 July, at the earlier time of 7pm at Brightwater School.

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One of Brightwater School’s new entrant classes has been learning about artists.

Claude Monet painted pictures of flowers and gardens, and in this picture Tom Appleton (above) is painting daisies using sponges and brushes. Reichen in Room 13 said “The daisy paintings made us think about summer. We feel happy when we look at them.” Students also studied New Zealand artist, Shane Cotton. Libby said “His painting made us think about winter. The colours make us feel sad and cold.” Callum said “We used warm colours on the stormy background. We used sponges and card to make our paintings.” Allen Madox is also a New Zealand artist.

Lily said “We liked the bright colours on the lines. We made our lines with card and brushes.” James said “We used the primary colours and mixed them to make secondary colours.

“King of the Kumaras” Local Brightwater garden enthusiasts Charlie Symonds (left) and John recently dug up this MONSTER at their Redwood Valley patch, the exact location of which remains undisclosed.

This impressive orange kumara weighs in at a hefty 3KG exactly.... that’ll do a couple of meals....

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On the Brightside St Paul’s Community Church, Brightwater At the western end of Brightwater is community asset that has a long association with the district. In fact it has been there right from the beginning of settlement and like the district it has seen many changes. It is Brightwaters local church and like the community, the Church is made up of a wide diverse group of people who believe belonging to a Church is rewarding both for individuals as well as the larger community. Their aim is to know Jesus and to make Him known as they celebrate community and seek to enhance it. Just as people like different flavours of ice cream so they all have different tastes of worship styles. Therefore there are two different styles of worship services on every Sunday; one which is vibrant, contemporary style and another more contemplative and reflective one.

You are warmly welcomed to come and enjoy and be part of the Brightwater Community.

Community Mid Winter Dinner As a way of contributing to the wider Brightwater Community each year St Paul’s hold a Community Mid Winter dinner for the retired people in the district. If you live in the district and are retired you are invited to come and enjoy good food, fellowship and entertainment on Friday the 15th July at St Paul’s Church Hall. All you need to do is RSVP

by Monday 11 July by ringing Rona 5423080. This is a free meal put on with the help of the generosity of the district.

Of course if you are younger and would love to get in on the action either by donating food, or helping on the day then give our church office a ring 542 3694.

Guiding in Wakefield & Brightwater Our Brownies are still in need of leaders! We are looking for two local ladies who could work together to re-open this busy/fun unit. The girls were very sad when we had to close in January.

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programme to inspire girls and young women in every community to reach their full potential and make a difference in their own local area, the country and the wider world. Guiding in Twin Peaks Rural District provides challenges, fosters a culture of friendliness and ambitious fun, plus respect and service to others and much, much more.

Their meeting place for the winter months is Wakefield Village Hall and the meeting date is flexible to suit the incoming leaders. If there is anyone in Brightwater who is interested in opening a Brownie Unit based in Brightwater we would be very pleased to hear from them too. For more information contact Sue on 541 9689 or 027 364 0773 or email kiwiisb@ts.co.nz Waimea Area Quilters If you are interested in Patchwork &

Quilting at all levels, exchanging ideas, learning new skills, local speakers and enjoy the friendship of other quilters, then this is the group for you! Our first two meetings have been very successful & interesting. We are currently meeting at Hope School (corner of Aniseed Valley Road and Patons Road) and our annual membership fee is $25.00.

Our next meeting will be a ‘Sew Day’ to be held on SATURDAY 2ND JULY, 10.00am to 3.30pm - bring your own lunch, morning tea provided! Cost $5.00. Bring your sewing machine or some hand work, and your favourite quilt for Show & Tell. We will be joined by the Gibbs Valley Quilters.

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ANOTHER TERM: Re-elected Club Waimea president John Allan. Photo: Teresa Hattan.

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John Allan wins election unopposed John Allan was back in his presidency chair, after winning the election, unopposed, on the weekend.

Vice-president Jan Phipps also returned to office unopposed.

John Oakley and new boy Dave Jordan did not have to have an election and they are back on the board.

The executive had only the six required put their names forward and after it was confirmed that Ken Smith, Lewis Della Bosca and Rod Penn would serve a two year term and Wayne Bowen, Robert Barnett and Terry Beach would serve a one year term.

John says he was happy to go unopposed, despite a small percentage of the members voting at the special general meeting.

He says he is confident of a bright future at Club Waimea.

“We have a wonderful opportunity to pull together and put our differences behind us and continue supporting and growing our club.

Never before in our history have we been closer to gaining a membership of 2000, this would increase the size of our family, which will spread the load and make every goal set much more achievable - to be the hub and the place to go in Richmond,” John said to the members on the weekend.

“Things are falling in to place” for the club as groups from out of town use the top-class facility for conferences and functions.

John says members are the greatest form of advertising and should recommend the club to employers, friends and relatives so the club can “compete for the elusive dollar.”

Former Rutherford Hotel chef Jim Lillico has gone a long way in steering the club in to the right direction, with tantalising dishes and meals at an affordable price.

“It’s a new venture for him and getting things going there is good.”

The conference facilities at the club are at an all time high with Massey Univeristy using the facilities at the club for exams eight weeks a year, the Environment Court has their hearings at the club. “There’s never too many.”

John says he’s enjoying his role at the club. “It’s a helluva lot of work,” the former Nelson Bays Rugby Union president says.

“I’m down there every day of the week. There’s always little things that have to be attended to.

“I think the majority of members are happy.”

Birthday treat with every Club subscription The annual subscription has been set and subs are rolling in.

This year the Club is honouring all of its members, who give us there birth date, an email and current home address, with a $20 birthday voucher.This breaks down to some pretty mean figures, a couple’s subscription for existing members is $50 .

Now take away the birthday vouchers at $20 and the yearly sub works out at $ 10 a couple or $5 per person. Why wouldn`t you want to join? Even if you decide to join as new members, the joint sub for a couple is $70 for the year, now take away the two birthday vouchers $40, and all it really has cost you is $30

a couple. Great isn`t it? Sounds to good to be true. Well it isn`t, and because of the success of the birthday vouchers, the Club is asking that members only redeem them on a Friday, Saturday or Sunday. We can also cater for lunches on Friday, Saturday or Sunday if that would suit you better.

Crystal ball participant misses Member 1321 wins $400 On June 2, member number 1321 was here and collected a welcoming $400. But in the weeks previous, out on $1000 envelope and after, number 1168, number 963, number 1352

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Friday night’s Crystal ball is gathering momentum, but still no one has been able to select and maintain the envelope that has the $1000 mystery weekend or a local scenic flight in it.

As the cash on offer gets up, most members seem to want the cash rather than the envelope, which could have the major prize, or equally, it may have a bag of chips or peanuts. On May 20, ticket number 15 took the envelope

and won the Nelson Building Society Voucher worth $100.

One week later, ticket number 15 took the $50 cash offered. On June 3, ticket number 13 took the $40 cash offered. On June 10, ticket number 60 couldn’t resist the money and won $40.

Ticket number 33 missed out of the $1000 envelope when they decided the temptation of the cash was too great. Instead they made $55.

and number 300 all missed out on the Members Draw jackpot, just because they were absent on the night.

Remember, you have to be in to win. The Members Draw has risen to $400 again this week.

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Club to host national bowls tournament The ClubsNZ National Women's Indoor Bowls Championship is coming to Club Waimea in two weeks. The competition runs from July 3 to July 7.

Two years ago Linda Carrick and her mother, Pat Stade, won the pairs title.

Linda says she hopes to do it again and is entered in all three disciplines, singles, pairs and fours. “We've been knocking on the door for the last four years, so it'd be nice to keep that consistency going.”

“It's nice to have the members of the club coming in to watch, and it introduces indoor bowls to them. Everybody is welcome. There's no charge to come in and have a look.”

Club Waimea bowlers have had outstanding results in recent years with the fours finished runners up and a pairs combination finished third equal, on

top of Linda and Pat's gold.

Linda is also tournament convener and says there will be a lot of pressure on her because of the workload. “But once play starts, hopefully everything runs smoothly. I'd like to think I'll do as well as I have in the past.”

She expects Jean McKenzie, who was recently selected in the South Island team, to perform well after a strong start to the year, highlighted by a consistent showing at the New Zealand champs in Wellington recently.

While it may be different combinations that star this year, Linda says she would “love” to win on home soil.

She expects Invercargill's bowlers to be the team to beat.

Club Waimea were announced to host part of the tournament when the Rich-

mond Club in Christchurch was damaged in the Earthquake. “It's good for the club exposure. It's a financial boost as well. It enables more players to be involved.”

The secret to a successful tournament is being able to “maintain concentration”.

“It's just a matter of concentrating and keeping your fluids up.” Fours games can go for more than four hours.

Linda says the indoor bowls numbers have dropped slightly this year but hoped the tournament enticed more interest. The tournament will see 250 women competing.

There will be delicious food on offer at Club Waimea throughout the tournament, so feel free to come try some of chef Jim Lillico's delicious food and witness the country's top indoor bowlers.

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Club Waimea Car Rally

The object of a car rally, apart from having a lovely Sunday afternoon drive, is for the organiser/course plotter to outwit the competitors in an effort to get them going around in everincreasing, or for that matter decreasing, circles chasing their own tail. This year’s annual Club Waimea Car Rally, however, proved that the competing crews seemed to have got a handle on the way the current course plotters warped mind works. Despite him throwing in some new traps and tricks, crews proved that adults can, up to a certain point, follow simple instructions and, whilst some had to retrace their steps at various times, most managed to complete the course with a minimum of fuss and bother and within a reasonable time-frame. Taking the price of fuel into consideration, this year’s course had been plotted over a shorter more condensed route that had crews meandering their way around a fair proportion of the streets in Stoke, whilst also taking in a small area in, and around, Tahunanui and Monaco. While this type of event naturally brings out the competitive edge in people, fun is the name of the game, and although reports indicated that there were some rather “heated in-car discussions” as crews navigated their way over the 50km two hour journey, the only major compliant seemed to be in regard to dehydration setting in. Despite this, the general consensus was that most had a ball and enjoyed the challenge despite the odd pitfall - it couldn’t have been too bad, no-one was yelling for a divorce lawyer at the end of the afternoon! Results, all names withheld to protect the guilty and embarrassed: 1st: T - Jacked, 2nd: Brains In The Back, 3rd: Red 2.4, 4th: Lost & Found, 5th: Two Bob, 6th: Mandarin Ford Team, 7th: Two Old B’s, 8th: Eagles, 9th: Two Brothers.

NATIONAL TOURNAMENT: Rhonda Bellis, Jean McKenzie, Mary Palmer, Mary Jordan, Better Henderson, Lyn Sloper, Pat Carrick-Clarke, Linda Carrick, Hilary Ferris and Pat Stade are the Club Waimea ladies competing next week in the Clubs New Zealand women’s indoor bowls national tournament held at Club Waimea, Hope Hall and Warnes Indoor Bowls Stadium in Stoke. Photo: Teresa Hattan.

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As the only MTA approved structural repair centre in the top of the south we have also recently been awarded the MTA’s first ever environmental achievement award, which we are very proud of.

We are the chosen vehicle collision repairers for many locals and we do insurance repairs for all major insurance companies, many of which consider us their preferred repairer.

Our PPG Envirobase paint system is a first and exclusive in Nelson and attracts a “lifetime” warranty.

With free courtesy cars, qualified mature tradesmen and the latest repair equipment and technology, you should nominate Brads Smash Repairs with confidence next time you need insurance repairs on your vehicle.

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It’s often said that volunteers make the world go round but they also contribute massively to our economy says Volunteer Nelson.

And this week is all about recognising all volunteers do in our community, helping people, organisations, and often saving lives. This week is National Volunteer Awareness Week – and with thousands of volunteers in Nelson across art, health, social services and sports – it is the perfect opportunity to thank the wonderful work our volunteers do.

In this feature on Volunteer Awareness Week, dozens of local groups have shown their appreciation for their volunteers by giving a small message of thanks.

Jude McNabb of Volunteer Nelson

says volunteers contribute 8.7 per cent of the national GDP, but it is what they contribute to each community that makes them so special.

“Volunteers make a huge difference to our community and for all the right reasons.”

Some of the reasons behind people volunteering are learning new skills, getting to know a new community, to give back to an organisation or club, pass on skills to children or for some people it is a good reason for them to get out of bed and give them something to do.

In Nelson, we also celebrate the work our youth volunteers do with the annual Youth Volunteer Awards, which is now in its seventh year. Approximately 80 young people have been

Volunteer Awareness is proudly supported by

Volunteers at Hospice Richmond Shop Wendy, Daphne,and Jenna pose with shop manager Karen.

Volunteering Every Minute Counts

The theme of the Week will highlight the invaluable contribution to our society that volunteers provide and that every minute of their work counts.

We are pleased to host the Youth Volunteer Awards on Thursday 23rd to celebrate the efforts of young people and to thank all volunteers who contribute thousands of hours in our community

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If you wish to volunteer or need volunteers, please contact us: 50 Halifax St, Nelson Ph: 5467681 or email nvc@ts.co.nz

Alzheimers Society Nelson Inc. Would like to acknowledge our wonderful volunteers. You are the back bone of our Society. To those volunteers who have moved on and to the Motueka day programme volunteers, a big Thank-you goes out to all of you! We are currently supporting over 700 people who are affect by dementia in some way and receive 20% of our operation costs from the NMDHB. We have over 40 wonderful volunteers who donate up to 800 hours per month to support our clients, staff and our Society via….

Volunteering at Day programmes Helping with Street appeals Supporting the Field Workers with running Support Groups, the Early memory loss programme and our monthly coffee morning at the Boathouse.

Sitting on our Advisory Committee, Governance Board Catering for us when we do our two day education sessions The Fundraising group

WE NEED YOU! If you wish to become a volunteer, please phone Dawn Allan on 546 7702

Rotary International at Work in your Community Local Clubs: Motueka Richmond Stoke Tahunanui Nelson City: —Rutherford, Nelson, Nelson West & Whakatu

Thank you to our volunteers & supporters.

Volunteers Awareness Week.

We are a group of volunteers that have a passion for the safe care and support of our community.

However funding is not always enough to maintain the unsung heroism work we try to provide.

Some of our members, professional and trainees are still in the learning.

local Rotarians are working as as well as 300 Rotarians are working locallylocally as well helping helping overseas Rotary and its partners have overseas — Rotary—and its partners have nearly eradicated polio from earth. nearly eradicated poliothe from the earth.

Most of our members are:  NZ Maori District Council and Police trained and supported.

 Traffic Control and STMS trained.  First Aiders.  Security Trained.  Fire brigade Level 3 trained.  Night Patrol with N.C.C. and T.D.C.  Earthquake Response.

Are you interested in helping your community and having a bit of fun? Are you interested in becoming a Rotarian?

People like you and me helping to change the world Contact: www.rotarysouthpacific.org or one of the above clubs, or Murray - 03 546 8045 for information about Rotary.

WHAKATU MAORI WARDENS INC.

Building Homes and Hope in partnership with local families.

Help us build it! nelson@habitat.org.nz PO Box 1033, Nelson 7040

We come from different walks of life with many skills and invite those interested to join us with your skills to share.

Unpaid, overworked and be on call 24/7.

If this sounds like you, welcome one and all.

A big thank you to our sponsor: Sun City Painter & Decorator; Phil Whatarangi-Skip.

Join us by calling us on 03 546 6796 or 027 436 5284

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A big thank you to all our Volunteers.

SOCIETY OF ST VINCENT DE PAUL NEW ZEALAND

We appreciate your support.

St Vincent De Paul Helps People We acknowledge our volunteers at our three stores in Nelson, Stoke and Richmond New volunteers always welcome to help in shops and visit the elderly and sick.

Plunket is in the enviable position of having thousands of hard working, selfless people who give of their time, knowledge, skills and energy.

Nelson Tasman Bays Plunket wish to express an extra special Thankyou to our local Volunteers.

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Ph: 548 9372

Our volunteers:

• Assist staff to prepare and serve morning

tea, lunch & afternoon tea.

• Help with group activities eg bowls, word games, housie, walks • Assist with transport as required.

If you have a free day each week and enjoy the company of older people we would love to hear from you.

For information contact the Day Service Manager.

For more info please contact

Jo Robinson 539 5200 ext 3.

Phone: 547 2003 X 360 Annesbrook Drive, Stoke.

Email: nelhkke@psusi.org.nz

TRUSTPOWER NELSON TASMAN COMMUNITY AWARDS

www.way2go.org.nz

NOMINATIONS OPEN NOW!

Nominate your favourite voluntary group for the TrustPower Community Awards.

More than $6,500 is up for grabs!

Call TrustPower Community Relations on 0800 87 11 11 Visit us online: www.trustpower. co.nz/communityawards Or collect a nomination form from your local Council office or service centre.

NOMINATIONS CLOSE FRIDAY 15 JULY 2011

Way2Go Nelson Tasman’s active communities project would like to thank the many volunteers who have helped make the active choice the easy choice across our region.

Way2Go supports and works with 13 community Hubs from Nelson to Golden Bay and down to Murchison and without the hard work and passion volunteers provide our ability to get our communities healthy and active would be less.

On behalf of the Way2go team once again a BIG THANKS to all those who have helped make the Way2Go project such a huge success over the past year.

Thanks to our Volunteers for volunteering their time to the Rugby World Cup Please keep checking your emails and the RWC 2011 Volunteer website for the latest news!

www.trustpower.co.nz/communityawards

HEARING ASSOCIATION NELSON

NEED FOCUS? Wishes to thank all our volunteers!

You make the difference!

Victory Community Centre is supported by SO MANY volunteers – in the community garden, at the reception desk, general support in and around the centre.

We also have a special team of 75+ that make our Matariki celebration happen each year.

Helping all people with hearing loss Eradicating the stigma of hearing loss Educating our kids about hearing loss Helping others understand hearing loss

CALL CENTRE ADMIN SUPPORT Phone 03 548 3270

EMERGENCY MANAGEMENT NEED FOCUS?

We say a BIG THANK YOU to all to make Victory the special village it is – VOLUNTEERS ROCK!

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GAIN A NZQA CALL CENTRE GROW IN ADMIN SUPPORT EMERGENCY QUALIFICATION CALL CENTRE NELSON REGION HOSPICE TRUST NZ RT2 (NZ Response Team 2) is the Nelson-Tasman urban CONFIDENCE CALL CENTRE ADMIN SUPPORT search and rescue team. All members are volunteers, EMERGENCY MANAGEMENT ADMIN SUPPORT with a wide variety of backgrounds and skills. The team EMERGENCY SHOP MANAGER, MANAGEMENT attends approximately 150 training hours per year, specialising in rope rescue, general and technical rescue, MANAGEMENT GAIN A NZQA NELSON GROW IN GAIN A NZQA urban search, storm and flood response.MEET GROW IN GROW IN CONFIDENCE PEOPLE MEET MEET LIKEMINDED LIKEMINDED MEET PEOPLE PEOPLE HELP WITH LIKEMINDED The Nelson Tasman Emergency Management Office, PEOPLE along with NCC and TDC, would like to thankFUNDRAISING the team HELP WITH

QUALIFICATION you, Thank you, THANK YOU View at www.nelsonhospice.org.nz QUALIFICATION Thank QUALIFICATION GAIN A NZQA Applications are invited for the above position.

toIN our wonderful volunteers - all 370 of you!

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Why does Hospice need so many volunteers?

Volunteers allow hospice to extend the services we are able to provide.

Works by major artists including Brian Strong, Lori Davis, Jane Evans, Hospice supports over 300& more. patients and families and families per Bill Burke, Jason McCormack year. We offer a very comprehensive and extensive health service with limited government funding (currently less than 65%).

Saturday, 19th February 2011 Volunteers©allow our staff to extend their own roles and thus do & Classic Cars Museum WOW for their commitment and enthusiasm, and the FUNDRAISING HELP WITH more for patients. volunteers wonderful team spirit that exists.

Quarantine The wide variety of skills,Rd abilities and experiences from so many FUNDRAISING Thank you for selflessly dropping everything to assistHELP WITH • Interest Exhibition in the activities thepatient Hospice Trust if volunteers allowsthus to meet needs – particularly thof more 12 19 February Christchurch following the September and February WAIMEA there is something special which patients wish to achieve in the FUNDRAISING earthquakes. The team had trained for years, but FIND hoped THE VOLUNTEER Auction starts at 7pm time left to them.

MAKE A WITH WITH INSIDE YOU WHY WHY NOTNOT MAKE ADIFFERENCE DIFFERENCE values volunteer contribution by funding a paid it would never have to put it into practice for real.

A copy of Hospice the job description is available at:role NEW ZEALAND RED CROSS? exclusively to manage volunteers (usually via a grant). The cost of The level of support and encouragement received from FINDNEW THE VOLUNTEER ZEALAND RED CROSS? INSIDE YOU WHY A 276) DIFFERENCE WITH 0800 RED NOT CROSSMAKE (0800 733 • Nelson Hospice Shop, 108 this is a fraction of what we gain Bridge from all the Street, time and expertise the joint councils, the community, employers, and not WWW.REDCROSS.ORG.NZ offered by volunteers.

NEW ZEALAND 0800 RED CROSS (0800 733RED 276)CROSS? WHY NOT MAKE A DIFFERENCE WITH the least, their families, is testament to the esteem in Nelson which the team is held, and we are proud of you all NEW ZEALAND RED CROSS? 0800 RED CROSS (0800 733 276) WWW.REDCROSS.ORG.NZ • Richmond Hospice Shop,a281 Queenshop Street, Hospice has just opened new furniture which is and the excellent job that you do.

WWW.REDCROSS.ORG.NZ 0800 RED CROSS (0800 733 276) proving hugely successful.

Manager Wayne (5481587) Richmond WWW.REDCROSS.ORG.NZ would LOVE to hear from anyone interested in helping! www.nelsontasmancivildefence.co.nz  www.nzrt2.co.nz FIND THE VOLUNTEER INSIDE YOU

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for an award with the ceremony being held at The New Hub this Thursday night. It is a way to recongnise the job younger people do, and to make older people aware of what younger people do says Jude. “It is to also break down barriers from an organisation and encourage them to take on young people as volunteers, who have a lot of great skills, using computers and things like that.”

Volunteer Nelson is a not for profit organisation estab-

don’t know to what yet, give the team at Volunteer Nelson a call on 546 7681 or email nvc@ts.co.nz to make an appointment with them. You will go through an interview process, to see what options there are available. They will then refer you to a suited organisation.

To find out more visit www.volunteernelson.org.nz

Thankyou to our valuable volunteers who are essential to keep our organisation running.  Provide transport between Nelson & Richmond  Bus trips and outings  Varied exercise programmes  Hobbies and interest groups  Entertainment and social activities  Meals

Lesley Holmwood and Debbie Preest from the Nelson Red Cross Response Team shift tarpaulins to Kaiapoi residents affected during the recent Canterbury September 2010 Earthquake

Big Sister Tanya McMurtrie and Ashlee at Rotoiti Camp last year

lished in 1994 to support in all aspects of volunteerism. They help match individual interests with groups who need volunteers and ensure that local community groups have the people and resources they need to function well. They also advocate in the community on behalf of volunteers, provide training for both volunteers and for the groups they work for and promote volunteering to the community at large. Of course if you are keen to volunteer but just

Rear of Stoke Memorial Hall. Mon-Thurs 9.30-3.00 Ph 547 2660  stokeseniors@xtra.co.nz

Thanks to our Volunteers - You are amazing We just can’t get enough of you!

We are a free, confidential service run by a committee of volunteers who support our advisers to help people:  Develop good budgeting skills  Work out financial plans to suit individual needs  Carry out education programmes

Do YOU want to make a difference in our Community?

We are looking for new enthusiastic volunteers for our committee.

If you have experience in, or are interested in, committee work and are willing to give us about 2-3hours a month, we would love to hear from you.

Nelson Budget Service • Ph 5469021

Big Brothers Big Sisters of Nelson

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Since 1997, 340 young people in the Nelson/Tasman region have benefited from the support of a kind and caring adult volunteer in the Big Brothers Big Sisters of Nelson mentoring programme.

Thank you to the valued team of volunteers who every year build friendships and help to create possibilities for our young people. Share your experience…become a mentor.

Ph. 545 9864

volunteer@bbbs.org.nz or visit our website www.bigbrothersbigsisters.org.nz

Would like to thank all of the Scouts Nelson leaders and committee members for all the work they have put into the zone in the past year.

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“My visitor has been very special, and a friend to me. I look forward very much to her visit.”

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We are always in need of volunteers for our Accredited Visiting Service, to register your interest please contact us at Age Concern Nelson to speak to either Sue Tilby or Evie South Telephone 544 7624 or email us at ageconcern.nelson@clear.net.nz

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Outstanding work is done by volunteers across our District every day and is invaluable to the wellbeing of our residents.

We sincerely thank our current volunteers.

Volunteers are a vital element for our older people, voluntary work is a win-win opportunity.

“We spend time outside together…we have swapped some cuttings. It’s lovely to spend time with someone so interesting.”

Nelson Bays Football wishes to thank the many coaches, managers and others who volunteer their time to football in this region

Recognising the contribution made by Tasman’s volunteers

VOLUNTEERS ARE SO VITAL TO AGE CONCERN NELSON

Sue & Evie of Age Concern Nelson agree that being a visitor is so rewarding. Research shows that social isolation and loneliness experienced by older people can lead to serious health issues such as depression and anxiety, malnutrition and self neglect.

Having a visitor can make the difference to the health and happiness of an older person.

Some of the following comments have been made by older people about having a visitor.

It takes beautiful people to volunteer their time to the beautiful game!

Why not nominate a volunteer you know for Council’s ‘Outstanding Community Service Awards’ or the TrustPower Community Awards?

Go to www.tasman.govt.nz for more information.

YMCA in Nelson thanks all the volunteers who added so much to our programmes over the past year.

You can be proud that your hard work and commitment helps the YMCA build strong KIDS, strong FAMILIES and strong COMMUNITIES.

Volunteer TODAY! Phone: 545 6636

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ally see the driver. And what about when the fairer sex spend hours getting the right dress, hours getting A few ‘yeah right’ thoughts: if I ready and spend the whole time drink and drive I’ll be OK – yeah at the party wondering what othright! Actually you are an idiot, ers think of their outfit when most please don’t do it because I don’t other people are thinking the same want you veering off your lane head thing. on to me.

Parents, please teach your children I’m bullet proof – yeah right – in that none of us are bullet proof. The 1992 I was up in the mountains of aim is not to bring up a bunch of North Iraq late one night watching timid young people, but to teach our driver pull out his about consequences for Uzi as we came across an actions and that there is a group of men holding nothing stupid about using their AK47’s. safety gear or making wise I still clearly remember choices. The recent TV thinking the last thing I advert reminding parents wanted to see was Marto continue teaching their don fire his submachine teens driving skills once gun because that would they get their restricted mean bullets coming drivers license is poignant. back towards me. I knew Jon Parkes, St Da- Sadly it seems parents are I was not bullet proof – vid’s Presbyterian not taking this responsibilChurch. and yet sadly, today, many ity seriously and sending people think they are. subtle ‘I’m bullet proof ’ messages to Years ago I read about the psycho- their youth. logical term ‘personal fable’, which How many parents tell their teenis the tendency young people have agers to never be drunk behind the to think that the bad things which wheel but themselves still drink and happen to other people won’t/can’t drive? If you are going to have one happen to themselves. ‘If I take drink of an alcoholic beverage, even drugs I won’t get hooked’ kind of just a glass of beer or wine, and then thinking. drive, you are teaching your teens And it would seem the idea of ‘per- they are bullet proof and that there sonal fable’ is not limited only to are no consequences for their acyouth. Look at the men who drive tions. Why not hire a taxi or have a the kind of car that is meant to com- sober driver instead, and prove you pensate for something, who think understand none of us are bullet people will notice them – yeah right proof. Enjoy the Rugby World Cup – we notice the car but can’t actu- safely. God Bless, Jon.

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Waimea Old Boys 2011 Now it’s the big time, Waimea in semi finals www.wobrfc.co.nz

The most significant moment of Waimea Old Boys entry to the Car Company division one finals happened no where near Jubilee Park, the host of its physical final round-robin match against minor premiers Marist on Saturday.

Trudging off a sodden Jubilee Park, Stables Waimea division one players looked heartbroken. They had given everything in pursuit of the semi finals, but lost a game that would have ensured their entry into the post season, 9-8.

The only hope left was an unlikely loss by Riwaka to the winless Huia in Motueka. But as the Waimea players made their way to the changing rooms club president Duane Whiting was working the phones.

As he hung up and headed towards the changing rooms he had a spring in his step and a smile on his face.

Waimea was the benefactor of a miracle. Not an undeserving one though.

Waimea threw their bodies on the line on Saturday, dominating the first half and rattling the table-topping Wakatu Hotel Marist. An early fight showed the intensity the home side were playing with and when rightwinger Ben Eder beat three defenders to score in the corner Waimea looked well on the way to an upset.

With the wind at their backs and an eight-point half time lead was not enough though.

Marist star first five James Proctor slotted three second-half penalty kicks to take the win and with them momentum to this Saturday’s semi final, where the two Waimea winger Ben Eder on his way to score the games only try at Jubilee Park last Saturday. Photo: Andrew Board. sides will meet again, only this time in Tahunanui.

Duane says he would like to see hundreds of Waimea supporters come along to show their support. open for the conditions, with running and open play en- taining pressure on the Rangers line resulting in a classic “We need everyone there, it is a huge game and Marist are suring the fast boys out wide didn’t catch hypothermia in forward team try and the lucky person to emerge with his pretty strong so we will need to be on top of our game and the driving rain. The scoreboard’s first movement was to arms punched high in the air was captain Marc Hunter. a big vocal crowd would really lift the boys.”

Waimea with a brilliant forward’s try to the Hooker Lava Handy location aided Hadley to slot this one over the upThe day will turn into a big double-header for both clubs Oneone who showed enormous strength to carry a couple rights; at the beak the score read 19-5 to Waimea. with the curtain raiser to the semi final a clash between of Ranger players over the chalk with him. With Waimea’s The second half started with a much more spirited Rangthe top two sides in the second division, Waimea and usual kicker absent this week the duties fell on the shoul- ers pack, much of first 10 minutes had the possession Marist. Kick off for the curtain raiser is 12.30pm with the der of halfback Hadley Paterson and he didn’t disappoint stakes firmly in their favour. Waimea got their hands on big semi final kicking off at 2pm.

7-0 to the home side. the pill and regained some control, from a mid field set If you have been reading my articles the following will not play game-maker John Taylor opened up the Rangers deIn what could be described as the worst under foot and be a surprise when the next try went again to “the wheels fence and was rewarded with a solid try. With Hadley now over head conditions of the appalling rugby weather sea- out wide’ – Lisette Paea, however not making the job easy sidelined John polished the try off with his own converson so far the Waimea Old Boys Senior division three for Hadley and the try on the right-hand was not convert- sion. Waimea then appeared to sit back on their haunches team faced Rangers, who are a new face in the competi- ed. Rangers took control for the next phase of the game, and again allowed Rangers to control the run of play, with tion this year. after five minutes pressure on the Waimea line from some a much-deserved try awarded the Ranger pack for not Rangers who are sitting forth on the table prior to the good forward play they broke through to set the score- giving up, with the conversion secured the score now sat match up knew they had to really step it up this week to board at 12-5. at 26-12. beat Waimea. However, after tipping the top of the table Wet conditions mixed with a little swirling wind meant Superliquor Richmond Waimea division two beat Rilast week by beating Marist they perhaps thought it was the kicking game would always be difficult; the miss of the waka 25-3, with the highlight a hat trick to number eight their duty to topple this week’s table leaders in Richmond. next penalty opportunity by Waimea endorsed this. The Scott Lines.

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Wanderers provides family atmosphere Teresa Hattan The Johnston’s really are a Wanderers family through and through.

Norm and his wife Vikki have been involved with the club for over 30 years and their five sons have also come through the rugby ranks at the Brightwater club.

Norm began playing for Wanderers once he returned from Lincoln University in 1980 and played through to 1989, with his squad in the senior grade throughout these years.

“In 1980 we won relegation against Huia to go up into senior A, which was a real buzz.”

He also played for Nelson Bays in 1980 and then again from 1982 to 1984.

Norm’s eldest son Brook played junior rugby at the club but isn’t involved in the sport any more. Next in line are Stacy, 22, Ethan, 20 and Kirby, 19, who all play in the division two side. Youngest son Riley played junior rugby for Wanderers

and is currently in the Waimea College 1st XV. And to put the cherry on the top, Norm’s wife Vikki plays netball for the club, and has done for the past 26 seasons.

Seeing his sons move through the rugby grades at Wanderers is really special according to Norm. “It’s a buzz having the three of them playing in the one team and playing together, for the club I played for as IN THE FAMILY: The Johnston family, from left, Kirby, Norm, Ethan and Stacy have grown up in well.” the Wanderers Sports Club environment. Photo: Teresa Hattan.

The boys are all very close and say they love playing together and get a we reckon we’re kick out of playing the same positions as their dad.

Norm was a back and played second five and centre, and they all play in the backs too.

“You watch them in a game and they interchange with each other,” says Norm.

Being team mates and brothers adds that extra dimension to the game, ensuring the Johnston boys are a force to be reckoned with on the pitch.

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Cup run ends against spirited Coastal Phillip Rollo

Richmond Athletic's Chatham Cup run has come to a sudden halt.

A disappointing second half performance crashed the party at Joe Green's house as Richmond surrendered a one goal advantage at the break, against Robbie's Premier League side Coastal Spirit, to slump to a 3-5 loss.

The afternoon weather was not welcoming news for the hundreds of football supporters that braved the muddy Jubilee Park on Sunday, but they were rewarded with an entertaining game with plenty of goals and passion.

Ben scored his second of the match ten minutes before half-time, finding himself alone at the right post.

Feisty forward Wesley Olea gained the lead in the last play of the half.

But Richmond's fitness took its toll in the second half. Coastal, who have been playing in a league higher all season, took complete control of the game and scored three unanswered goals, one from a penalty when Daryl Fenemor was sent off.

Joe put the result down to some “mistakes” in the second spell and not following through with the game plan that was implemented at the break.

But the side will refocus on winning the Nelson Pine Industries first division and have quickly moved to replace the inspirational captain with the club set to announce the capture of former Southend United defender Che Wilson.

Che, a former team-mate of Joe, arrives in Nelson this Tuesday.

Despite rejecting claims last week of Che's impending arrival, coach Steve Bignall says he is not satisfied with the depth in his squad, who lost its first game of the season.

“I obviously want to strengthen the squad and expand the squad a bit. It's not big enough,” he says.

Che is a former professional footballer and has played for Norwich City, Bristol Rovers and made 106 appearances for Southend United before ending his professional career in 2008 with an achilles injury.

Che's main aim is to develop coaching contacts and could potentially shift to New Zealand long term if the opportunity arises.

He is also likely to fill Joe's coaching roles with junior clubs and at Waimea College. But if his achilles holds up, he will slot in to the center of the defense.

“He's got a lot of experience and he can talk the

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HUGE JUMP: Richmond Athletic’s Ant Sonneman attempts a header against Coastal on Sunday. Photo: Phillip Rollo.

boys through it, if he is to play,” says Joe. Defender Aaron Robins showed promise at rightback in the defeat and will be another option at the back alongside new recruit, former Nelson Suburbs captain, Matthew Elliott.

Matthew was man of the match in the 3-0 victory over FC Nelson College two weeks ago. Former Sierra Leonean national team player Johnny Gbenda-Charles is also likely to feature in the coming weeks, once the rugby season ends.

With one win from two games against Robbie's Premier League teams, Joe is confident the side will continue on in his absence and gain promotion.

“I've got no doubts that they'll go on from this and hopefully win the playoffs. We've got more than enough good players.”

Joe was unsure who would take over the captaincy armband with Nathan Jeffree out for at least two weeks with a groin injury.

Nathan captained in Joe's absence in the promotion match last year. Ben, another experienced player, may also be rested for the side's clash against bottom of the table FC Nelson Metro on Saturday, due to his constant knee troubles.

Sports In BrIef BASKETBALL: Jelena Vucinic’s New Zealand Tall Ferns have fallen to Brazil 62-73 in their latest match at the four-nations women’s basketball tournament in Xiangyuan, China. New Zealand have lost all three of their games to date in China, going down 77-70 to the hosts and then 79-74 to Australia. The former Waimea College student was selected on the back of her freshman year at Louisiana Tech.

CROSS COUNTRY: Tom Stringer of Waimea College finished fifth place in the senior boys grade at the New Zealand Secondary School Cross-Country championship in a time of 19 minutes 6 seconds.

Coming Soon

What’s happening in your community!

Live well stay well Wakefield Village Hall, 9.45 - 11am, Tuesday June 28. ‘Money Matters’ How to keep on top of your personal finances as you approach retirement.

Judith Cowley, Budget Advice Educator. Cost $3 for hall hire. Enquires Margaret 541-9693 Movie Night The Company Men. 6 July 7pm @ Suter Cinema. Tickets $20 Wine & Cheese provided. Fundraising for Girl Guides going to jamboree in Rotorua January 2012. Josie 544-2660.

Greenacres Golf Club Mixed Vets Day – Monday June 27th.

Report by 9.30 for 10.00am start. Entry Fee: $6. All Vets Welcome. Enquiries Mavis 547-6626 or Elaine 544-5227.

Waimea Tramping Club Sunday 3 July, Bike Ride, phone Pat 548-6888 or Julian 542-3147. Sunday 10 July, Ben Nevis, medium, phone Rob 541-8598.

Chandrakirti Centre Presents Chat about Buddhism - Includes meditation. Bring any questions about Buddhism such as karma, death, rebirth etc Tuesday Mornings 10.30-12 noon Upper Moutere or Nelson Hearing Rooms Tuesday 3-4.30pm or Motueka Thursday 10.30-12 noon all $10/ session. How to Meditate -Tues evenings 7-8.30pm Nelson Hearing Rms $10/session. Please book 03 543202.

Fireside Knitting Club Every Wednesday 10-12. All levels welcome. Wool and needles available.

Eyebright Country store.

Art of Happiness Buddhist Approach Wednesday 29 June Evening 6-7.30pm or Wednesday 6 July Afternoon 4-5.30pm Constance Barnicoat Room, Richmond Library 280 Queen St $10.

Introduction to Buddhism Tuesday 28 June/5,12,19,26 July Evenings 6.308pm Hearing Association Rooms, 354 Trafalgar Sq; Nelson $10/class.

Weston A Price Foundation Information evening discussing Nourishing Foods and Traditional Preparation methods. Wakefield School Library Wed 29 June 7:00-9:30pm.

Presented by Irma Jager & Shari Lawson. Tastings of traditionally prepared foods. Donations appreciated. Phone: Irma (03) 526-8080 or Shari (03) 5418054.

Top Of The Sth Morris Minor Club Sun 26 June. Meeting Action Centre Richmond 1.15pm for 10Pin Bowls or minigolf. Interested? Contact Julie by phoning 03 547-3316 or Trevor on 03 526-8884.

20 Summit Challenge - Community Event To celebrate the Summit Rescue Helicopter’s 20 Years of Operation, providing free air rescue service.

Funndraise by walking, hiking or biking up one or more of 20 regional summits to achieve the largest ever Community Climb from 22 May – 28 August. www.20summits.co.nz.

Bridge Lessons Want to play Bridge in a social environment? Lessons starti in June.

Afternoon or evening,Tuesdays. 348 Lower Queen St. Phone Eleanor on 544-0710 or Shirley on 544-6734 for

more information.

Cancer Society Support Groups Lymphoedema Next meet (third Monday of the month) from 10.00am to 11.30amm, 29 Monaco View, Stoke. Phone Cheryl on 03 547-3590 for more information.

Partners and Carers of Cancer Patients Next group meets 5 July 2011. Ph one Cancer Society on 03 539-3662 for more information.

Prostate Cancer Next meeting (first Thursday of the month) from 1.30pm to 3.30pm, Broadgreen House, Nayland Road, Stoke. Phone Ian on 03 547-3373 for more information.

Meditation Group Every Tuesday at 10.30am at Fairfield House. Phone the Cancer Society on 03 539-3662 for further information.

Cancer Society Nelson AGM 7.30pm Thursday 23 June Tahuna Conference Centre. Guest Speaker, Ros Pochin, Lifestyle Risk Factors.

Henley Kindergarten Cultural Evening Friday 1 July 2011. At the Waimea Intermediate Hall 6.00pm to 7.30pm.

Doors open from 5.30pm. Performers list; Henley Kindergarten, Henley School Junior and Senior Choirs, Rebecca Bignall Academy of Dance, Richmond School Kapa Haka, Kildyme Irish Dance, and much more.Tickets - $8 Adults / $2 Children. Performers and under 5yrs free. Tickets from Henley Kindergarten with limited door sales.Funds raised will go towards a new entrance way for Henley Kindergarten.

REGULAR EVENTS Stuttering Support If you stutter you are not alone. We are a self-help support group, made up of people who stutter of any age, who help each other help ourselves deal with the problems of stuttering. Meet fortnightly at 6.45 pm to 8 pm at 25 Maple Crescent, Richmond. Children under 13 need to be accompanied by an adult. Next meet ing Tuesday June 14th. No charge. www.speakeasynelson..org.nz or contact Neil Davis on 541-0727 or on 027 3526402 (txt if you want ) or email neild@xtra.co.nz for more information.

Learn To Speak With Confidence Let us motivate and encourage you to step outside your comfort zone and gain the skills and confidence you need. Join Powertalk International Club Waimea - meets in Annesbrook twice a month. Phone Peggy on 5390477 or Yvonne on 544-6350 for more information or contact Sue to enrol on 539-4888orinbox@bodypower.co.nz.

Art, Craft & Hobbies Crafts, Caring and Sharing at Wesley Centre Richmond at 9.30am -12 noon. Gold Coin donation including morning tea. Phone Pauline on 5449174 or Emily on 544-5423 for more information.

Daidokan Karate, Brightwater Try karate for free. Small friendly club, get fit, learn a traditional martial art.

Brightwater Hall, Monday

7.30pm-9pm. Wakefield School Hall Wednesday 7-9pm, Sunday 10am12pm, age 10+. Contact: Andrew on 0277 503 606 or apaxton@xnet.co.nz for further information.

Highland Pipe Band The Richmond and Districts Highland Pipe Band welcome all to their Tuesday evening sessions from 6pm in the Richmond Town Hall. Phone Joy on 544-8200 for more information.

Nature playschool Every Tuesday 10.30-11.30 at Isel Park. Meet at second set of large gates off Main Rd Stoke.

PORSE Playschool every Thurs day from 9.30-12noon at the Ranzau Community Church, Ranzau Road Hope. Come see PORSE Programme in action! Chat with educators & staff to see if PORSE is for you.

Lighthouse Spiritual Awareness Meets every Monday from 7.308.30pm Age Concern Hall (opp.

Trailways) with weekly speakers, light workers, healing, public most welcome. Phone Sandy on 0211 430 213 for more information.

Quiz Night Every Wednesday at 7.30pm at The Playhouse Cafe. $5 per person with half of funds going to Search and Rescue, the other half going to prize kitty. Fun, interesting original quiz, written fresh every week. Call 540-2985 for details.

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

Richmond spinners and weavers Meets 9.30 am at the Birch Hall, A & P Showgrounds for all spinners, knitters, felters every second and fourth Thursday, weavers every third Thursday of the month. Evening meetings are the second Monday of the month at 7pm for spinning, knitting, crochet and felting. All levels of skill are welcome.

Phone Diane on 546 517 or June one 545-6466 for more information.

Choose to lose A support group for those wishing to lose weight meets every Thursday at 11.00am at The Centre 23A Salisbury Rd Richmond, gold coin donation only, for information phone De on 547-4717 or 027 698 8726.

Celebrate Recovery We all have hurts, hang-ups and habits (addictions). Join us for FREE support. every Wednesday from 6.30pm at The Centre 23A Salisbury Rd. Phone 538-0282 for more information.

Lions Club “We serve your community”. Meets fortnightly for dinner and social or business, Tuesdays 5.45pm to 8.30pm. Men or ladies interested in attending are welcome. Ring John on 542-3032, Bob on 544-0441 or Alison on 544-2505 for more details.

Nelson Parrot Club Wanted new members with all the range of aviary birds. Meet every second month on Sunday, subs very ‘cheep’. For information phone Darryl on 03 528-7298 or Bob on 03 5423725.

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community notices

public notices Dog registration expires 30 June 2011 Dog registrations will expire on 30 June 2011 and anyone who keeps a dog aged three months or older is required to register their dog by 31 July 2011.

Registration forms for all dogs currently on Council’s database were posted at the end of May 2011. If you have moved from another area, or have changed address within the Tasman area, and did not receive a registration form, please immediately contact the Council office on Ph. 03 543 8400 to update your details so that a form can be sent to you.

The fee for dogs that have not been registered by 1 August 2011 will increase by 50% on top of the standard urban or rural registration fee.

The Registration Fee structure for 2011/2012: Urban Dog for a dog living on a property of less than one hectare Urban Dog – Late fee (paid after 31 July 2011) Rural Dog for a dog living on a property that is one hectare or more Rural Dog – Late fee (paid after 31 July 2011) Replacement tag or disk where current one has been lost or damaged

$50.00 $75.00 $30.00 $45.00 $5.00

Impounding Fees for 2011/2012: $70.00 $35.00 $90.00 $50.00 $110.00 $65.00 $13.50 $30.00 $25.00

Upon application to Council a $30.00 refund applies to a dog that is de-sexed during the registration year following its impounding.

Initial application

$100.00

Annual Renewal

$40.00

(plus any additional costs associated with staff time, hearings and inspections) If you have any queries, please call Tasman District Council Dog Control on Ph. 03 543 8407.

resource consents The Council has received applications for resource consents, which have been publicly notified in The Nelson Mail. The applications and supporting information may be examined in any Council office. The full public notice may be found online at Council’s website (www.tasman.govt.nz). Any person may make a submission on the applications 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.

Applicant: P D & M T Hill.

Location: 86 Paton Road (at White Road Intersection), Hope.

Consent Type, Application Number and Proposal: Subdivision Consent (Application RM110371): Subdivision consent to divide an existing 4.0512 hectare title to create the following allotments: • Lot 1 of 1.9 hectares (with an existing dwelling); • Lot 2 of 1450 square metres to vest as a Local Purpose Reserve (Recreation and Drainage); • Lot 3 of 2.0 hectares; • Lot 4 of 26 square metres to vest as road.

Land Use Consent (Application RM110372): Land use consent to construct a dwelling on proposed Lot 3.

The property is zoned Rural 1 in the Tasman Resource Management Plan.

Submissions due: 4.30 pm on Friday 15 July 2011.

Richmond 189 Queen Street Private Bag 4 Richmond 7050 New Zealand Phone 03 543 8400 Fax 03 543 9524

Murchison 92 Fairfax Street Murchison 7007 New Zealand Phone 03 523 1013 Fax 03 523 1012

For further information or to apply for 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

Nelson Tasman Cycle Trail Trust Community meetings The Nelson Tasman Cycle Trails trust is holding a series of community / commercial meetings which will focus on trail “local ownership”, micro economic development, funding, marketing & promotion opportunities. It’s about businesses and community planning how best to benefit from the expected cycle tourism influx.

28 June 2011: Mapua Wharf Side Restaurant and Bar, Shed One, 6.00 pm.

30 June 2011: Sport Tasman. 142 Saxton Road East Stoke, 5.30 pm.

17 August 2011: Ngatimoti Hall, 7.30 pm.

Outstanding Community Service Awards 2011 Tasman District Council’s Community Service Awards are a way of giving some well-deserved recognition to those unsung heroes of our communities. It gives us an opportunity to make sure they are rewarded with the thanks they deserve for the long-term outstanding service they have given.

In May each year Tasman District Council calls for nominations from the public for the community awards. Nominees must be residents of Tasman District to qualify. Nomination forms are available from all Tasman District Council offices and Libraries and give an outline of the type of information you need to include.

Nominations close on 30 June 2011.

For more information contact Tara Cater, Ph. 03 543 8578.

Matariki Events 2011 – Māori New Year events in and around the Waimea Inlet 25 June

Tasman District Council Public Planting Bee: Sandeman Reserve, Richmond, Waimea Inlet. 10.00 am – 1.00 pm 26 June “Early Māori Life on the Inlet” – Family Interactive Day: Grossi Point, Mapua. 10.00 am – 4.00 pm June Waimea College “Waimea Inlet Displays”: Richmond Library. All June.

For more information about the listed events contact Rob Francis, Ph. 03 543 8484, email rob.francis.@tasman.govt.nz or visit the Council website www.tasman.govt.nz/link/matariki

Notice of Meeting – Brightwater Community Association, Inc. Annual General Meeting – Tuesday 5 July 2011, 7.00pm, Brightwater School Staffroom.

To be followed by our Monthly Meeting – Election of Officers. Everyone Welcome.

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

Environment and Planning Subcommittee (Wakatu Incorporation) Tasman Council Chambers, 189 Queen Street, Richmond, Monday 27 June 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

23 June 2011: Moutere Inn, 7.30 pm.

Engineering Services Committee Tasman Council Chambers, 189 Queen Street, Richmond, Thursday 23 June 2011, 9.30 am.

Public forum

www.tasman.govt.nz all you need to know Feel free to contact us:

Creative Communities is the local arts funding scheme to support community arts and cultural activity. Please note, closing dates for applications differ from those previously advertised, current closing dates are as follows: 10 July 2011, 10 November 2011, 10 March 2012.

Meetings scheduled are:

1st Impounding Neutered Dog 2nd Impounding Neutered Dog 3rd and subsequent Impoundings Neutered Dog Sustenance – charged per day Drop off fee where dog is not impounded Microchipping impounded dogs if required

Kennel Licence:

Creative Communities Funding Scheme

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

Full Council Tasman Council Chambers, 189 Queen Street, Richmond, Thursday 30 June 2011, 10.15 am.

Public forum Corporate Services Committee Tasman Council Chambers, 189 Queen Street, Richmond, Thursday 7 July 2011, 9.30 am.

Public forum

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Email: sales@waimeaweekly.co.nz Ph: 544 9037 Deadline 5pm Monday

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Wakefield - 11am Service 1st & 3rd Sundays Weekly Sunday School 11am

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We are a busy Shampoo Shop in the heart of Richmond, specialising in top quality haircare. We have a part time and or full time vacancy available so if you are ready to join a top team then call:

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We offer a politically incorrect work environment e.g. if you get a good internet funny, share it with us. We like to laugh too! You need to have experience in writing and you have to be prepared to work hard. Having a few life experiences would help too. By that we don’t mean a cult or prison time. You have to be confident doing preschool pics or hard news, in fact you have to be good at everything. We have a great base in Richmond and are a friendly team of achievers to work with. If you have the dedication, skills and attitude then email us right away.

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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.

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