22 December 2010

Your community Newspaper l

Richmond

l

Hope

l

Brightwater

Every Wednesday

l

Wakefield

l

Murchison

Wednesday 22 December 2010

Proud to be locally owned and operated

FREE

On the Brightside

Tapawera Dux shows amazing work ethic

Brightwater Community Newsletter

P8

P 12 - 13

Residents to fight 91% lease increase Waimea Village reacts to proposal

Andrew Board Some Waimea Village use of the community hall, residents’ fear they will be upkeep of communal lawns forced out of their homes and gardens and security. after it was revealed that The issue has also come to their lease payments could the attention of local politialmost double. cians who are labeling the Waimea Village owners, Mi- proposed increases as “outchael and Carolyn Wright rageous” and “untenable”. issued a breakdown of Some residents were hapcosts to the Waimea Village py to speak with Waimea Residents ComWeekly, but remittee – which luctant for their in turn passed names to be it on to other We’re determined printed. One elresidents last that this isn’t going derly resident, week. The letter, who has been to happen. prepared by acin the village for countancy firm – Waimea Village resi- two years and dent Barry King.

WHK, recomwas visibly upmends that the set when speaklease of each of the villages’ ing, says she has no way of 170 homes is raised 91 per- paying the increase and was cent, from $960 a year to afraid she would be “kicked $1838. out before Christmas”.

The proposed cost increase Others are angry. One has infuriated residents, man, who owns a home in who own their home and Waimea Village to house his pay their own rates, power elderly mother, says he was and water. They pay the told when he bought the lease for certain services in- two-bedroom cottage that cluding a ride to Richmond, Continued on page 3.

“

Carpet layer clocks up 50 years P4

Henley year closes with huge production All 600 Henley School pupils were involved to some extent at least in the end of year stage production, ‘Out of the Woods’.

Written and directed by Leeanne Kyle and cleverly choreographed by Charlotte Hayward (both Henley teachers) the show was performed in front of a captive audience made up mostly of parents and other supportive family members.

The exciting story tells of children who are dropped off at their aunty’s gingerbread house in the woods by parents who are off to follow the Rugby World Cup. They discover the woods are destined to be cleared for a new shopping mall. Principal John Armstrong says, “It was credit to everyone involved, from the director to the smallest acting parts, that so many children were able to work together to Woodland creatures from left (back): Alana Stilborn, Jamie Thomson, James Munslow produce such a fantastic show. and Emily Dennis, with in front: Hannah Brown, Renee McRae and Taylor Suckling.

2010 Placemakers Registered Master Builders House of the Year Awards Silver Medal

- Individual homes at competitive prices

Category Winner: New Homes $350,000 - $450,000

- Full Design and Build Service - Homes to fit your section and your budget Bronze Medal

If you are thinking of building you should talk to us

53 Champion Rd, Richmond Ph: 544 0886

www.endeavourhomes.co.nz

Showhome Open: Mon - Fri 9am - 5pm, Sat Closed, Sun 1pm - 4pm

This Week

2 WEDNESDAY 22 December 2010

Two-thirds of Canterbury’s summer holiday-makers who venture outside their province come to Nelson region. We asked some locals to point these people in the direction of their favourite local picnic spot.

Juliet Stevenson

Tessa Wakefield-Dunn

Barry Bartlett

Alicia Geddes

“Rabbit Island. When the tide is in it’s such a lovely beach. And there are plenty of shady areas to get out of the hot sun and enjoy a picnic.”

“The Lee River. It’s got so many great swimming holes and lots of people go there so it’s got a fun holiday atmosphere.”

“Foster Reserve - where you ask? It’s alovely little picnic spot at the very point of Monaco Peninsula. Not too many people knew about it until this.”

“I haven’t been in Nelson for long but of all the places I’ve visited, Kaiteriteri Beach. Beautiful beaches and scenery. You can take a kayak and go around to some other bays.”

NEWS IN BRIEF * Richmond Night and Day Dairy sold a Strike 4 winner ticket at the weekend.

The winning ticket, worth a total prize value of $479,849 was purchased as part of the Triple Dip Promotion that is currently running.

Richmond Night and Day’s thrilled owner David Smolenski says, “The winner was a local who loyally bought lotto tickets here. He plans to use the prize money wisely to enjoy life and reckons he’ll be having a pretty happy Christmas. * Some Nelson Bays region police were honoured yesterday at the Police Pay Parade. The annual parade honoured several officers including two promotions for Sergeant Karl Parfitt and inspector Ross Lienert. Other awardees were Sergeant Lyn Fleming for the NZ equity and diversity award; Senior Constable Chrisopher Gladstone for the district commander’s commendation; Mr Paul Winter for a 21 year service badge and Sergeant David Lauer, Senior Constable Terry Hunt, Detective Nigel McMorran and Senior Constable Martin Tutton, all for the 14 year long service and good conduct medal.

Nurse volunteers help after being helpless

A theatre nurse at Nelson Hospital has been inspired to ter casts, putting a least one week of meals away in the help others after having to wear the shoe on the other freezer, setting up the shower for use and dressing, and foot. arranging human support for domestic chores, outings and appointments.”

Best Island resident Ruth Moorman Ruth says simple adjustments like wearspent two months at home on crutching clothes with easy access pockets to es after foot reconstruction and was compensate for lack of available hands amazed to discover just how helpless she are things you don’t think about until really was. “Things you take for granted it’s too late. “I’m willing to visit people to like making a cup tea; when you’re hophelp with these preparations. I’ve been ping on one foot and have both hands through this myself so I can empathise; holding your crutches, how do you get I have compassion and will even throw your cup to the table?” she asks. some laughter and good cheer in for With this insight and an awareness of good measure,” says Ruth. others in the community in a similar “And I know being cooped up for long predicament who don’t qualify for fundperiods can give you a bit of cabin fever ing for home help Ruth has decided to so maybe someone just wants me to take volunteer her services to help others. them out for a coffee.”

She has composed a check list so those patients going in for ankle and foot sur- Ruth Moorman is willing to Anyone wanting to Ruth to assist in any gery can make their homes more user- help patients get back into way before or after foot or ankle surgery is encouraged to phone 5442797. “Leave friendly and put appropriate systems in the swing of home life. place for when they are discharged. “These include such a message if I’m out; and thank goodness I can get out things as having trousers wide enough to fit over plas- now,” says Ruth.

Your local stockists of NZ’s own charms (including Greenstone)

Shop 29 Richmond Mall

Ph: 544 2457 www.christies.co.nz

Welcoming

Emma

our full-time fully qualified Beauty Therapist

221 Queen Street, Richmond Ph: 544 4444

This Week

WEDNESDAY 22 December 2010

3

Residents to fight 91% lease increase Continued from page 1. the lease would increase, but only at minimal takes kindly to threats. We’re determined that rates. “I’d be bloody pissed off if they tried to this isn’t going to happen.” force this [increase] on us.”

He confirmed that the committee had sought In the breakdown of costs, WHK principal John advice from lawyers and accountants in fighting Murray writes that $118,087 is needed for man- the increase. agement costs, including $75,000 for a manager’s Richmond councillors have also added their salary, $22,255 for manager’s accommodation voice of disapproval at the plan. Kit Maling and a further $20,832 for slammed the proposal and vehicle leases. says he is willing to fight for It also states that $29,974 the residents. is needed for preventative “I think that’s outrageous. road maintenance.

It’s not fair; a lot of those But the figure most conare retired people without cerning residents is the much money. They are a maintenance fund. As stipvulnerable part of our comulated by the lease agreemunity and many could not ment, Michael and Carolyn afford that sort of increase.” are required to have a fund Judene Edgar, another for maintenance and repair Richmond ward councillor, not less than two percent says the increase is “untenof the estate’s market value. able”.

According to John’s report, “The majority of residents the value of the estate is in there are not going to $19,790,000, meaning a be able to sustain a price fund of $395,800 is needed. increase of that magnitude They don’t have the money, with no justification.” but plan to raise it over five Both Michael Wright and years through the increase John Murray refused to in lease fees. comment when contacted Residents Committee chair

by Waimea Weekly.

Barry King, says the comA reply to the proposal is Waimea Village in Richmond has 170 mittee will fight the proposnot due from the residents homes and is proposing to double the al all the way to arbitration committee until the end of lease on each one. if necessary, despite threats January, until then Barry is urging them not to. “They [management] turned urging calm in the Village. up thinking it would be a cakewalk [to increase “He can’t just change things willy, nilly. We have the prices], but they found the committee isn’t as a lease, signed on both sides and the lease lays silly as they thought we were. out what he can and can’t do. We are asking for “At a meeting we had, we were threatened that if people not to panic, we live here too and we will we took it to arbitration those figures would be do the very best we can. We are handing this, padded out even more, none of the committee make no mistake.”

CARE & LEARNING AT YOUR BABY’S PACE Now taking bookings for 2011 5 Chelsea Ave, Richmond

544 1106

5 Chelsea Ave, Richmond 6 Months - 3 Years

www.babyspace.co.nz

Mon - Fri 8am - 5pm Sessional & Fulltime Care

BARK

Your Garden

Forest Floor 3 6m

$

®

155

+ GST Delivered to area 1

Deco No.1 3 6m

$

198

+ GST Delivered to area 1

ORDER NOW!

(03) 547 5300 55 Saxton Road, Stoke

Post Peel 3 6m

$

90

+ GST Delivered to area 1

This Week

4 WEDNESDAY 22 December 2010

Grumpy Waters clocks up 50 years covering floors Born on Christmas Day it’s obvious how Noel Waters got his ‘Christian’ or first name. But unlike another famous Christmas baby Noel is hardly without sin, fibbing at least once about his age so as to leave Waimea College at just 14 to become an apprentice carpet layer.

To be fair Noel had asked his dad Jack who agreed to let his son begin a trade which he’s still doing today, 50 years on.

In January 1961 Noel began work for the iconic floor covering specialists, Coles in Nelson, under the guidance of the Bill Knight. From his expertise in the trade to his short stature and bandy-leggedness Noel has emulated his late, great tutor to a tee.

After a stint in Australia Noel returned to work for Coles and live with his parents who encouraged him to take a wife, settle down and build a nest of his own. Heather Eggers of the famous and prodigious Moutere Hills clan was pre-

pared for the challenge to help tame Noel and so the couple was married in 1969.

Noel and the late Brian Taylor left Coles in 1972 to go out on their own as Nelson Lino Layers, the Waters’ car being sold in favour of a van which doubled as a work vehicle and family wagon. Noel’s brother Allan, a floor sander, joined the contracting business which operates today. Noel and Heather have three children – Shane, Brendon and Janine – and six grandchildren who all live locally.

‘Grumpy’ to his friends and workmates, Noel is a popular and regular patron at Club Waimea where he has been a member since day one. A close family member says, “Noel enjoys a jug and a pint of beer most days after work at the club; it’s really his second home.”

Despite qualifying for a well-earned pension from this Saturday, Noel has no thoughts of hanging up his knee kicker just yet.

Noel ‘Grumpy’ Waters doing what he does best. Insert: Noel just before leaving school at 14.

Pilot scheme matches mentors with apprentices In line with its strong emphasis on youth development, Rotary of Richmond has launched a pilot scheme which aims to support apprentices in a wide range of trades.

The scheme, inspired by an appeal to Rotary from TDC Youth Officer Paul McConachie, relies on members to serve as mentors to be matched to apprentices,

particularly those who are showing signs of strain or disillusionment under difficulty and are in danger of dropping out of or failing their course.

This identification and matching process will be monitored by Ross Sice, Modern Apprenticeships coordinator of Smart Careers.

Lesley Hooson of Richmond based Careers in Progress Ltd and chair of Rotary of Richmond Yo u t h Committee

says, “September is Youth Month for Rotary clubs throughout the world so at that time Paul asked us what more we could do to help local youth and he spoke to our club about how we could support local young people based on what they had told him.”

This started a ball rolling which sought involvement from youth support groups including Connections - a local group funded by the Mayor’s Taskforce for Youth which makes checks on the progress of all school leavers in the region who indicate they are agreeable to such follow-up. Job Track and Big Brothers, Big Sisters, whose local programme director Gavin Millar has “designed a wonderful framework for training mentors of seven to 17 yearolds, the next generation of youth who

may benefit under Rotary’s apprenticeship mentoring,” says Lesley, have also added their valuable support and experience to the scheme. “The primary goal of our new scheme is to help apprentices by assisting them deal with issues such as budgeting, work and social life balance, looking after themselves, listening and understanding, and motivation and other life skills.”

At the first apprentice mentoring scheme meeting last week 10 Richmond Rotarians indicated their willingness to be mentors, meeting with their matched apprentice once a fortnight, with more likely to join from those who were not in attendance.

“This is a pilot scheme for Rotary clubs in New Zealand. We’re the first to do it and determined to make a success of,” says Lesley.

Re-Motivate Me

Plus 1 month FREE membership for a friend

Representatives of the scheme pictured above are from left: Gavin Millar, Programme Director Big Brothers Big Sisters, Lesley Hooson, Chairperson, Youth Committee Rotary Club of Richmond, Paul McConachie, Youth Officer, Tasman District Council, Pip Berkett, President Rotary Club of Richmond, Ross Sice, Smart Careers.

Welcoming

Sairin

our senior stylist to the team Book now for an appointment

216 Queen Street, Richmond Richmond@contours.co.nz www.contours.co.nz 0800GoGirl

Expires 31/12/10

221 Queen Street, Richmond Ph: 544 4444

This Week

WEDNESDAY 22 December 2010

5

Vandals leave trail of letterbox destruction Local police want to strike while the iron is hot

At least 20 residents along the D’Arcy, Bird and Doran streets route of Richmond woke on Saturday morning to find their mailboxes smashed, many beyond repair. One D’Arcy Street family was surprised to find their trampoline sitting in the middle of the road.

Richmond constable Stefan James, who was called to the trail of destruction about 8am on Saturday says, “While it is of concern that a someone or a group of people has vandalized private property at the roadside it is more disturbing when they enter private properties to Constable Stefan James makes a list of damaged property as Karen Troy- take and break items.”

Bidmead holds a neighbour’s smashed letterbox.

Stefan says police and community patrol sur-

Cadbury Roses 450g Limit 4

While Stocks Last

Richmond Mall manager David Hill with the new Geely that will be won by a local shopper.

Mall to give car away, no strings attached A brand new Geely MK Hatch is quickly filling with entry forms from Richmond Mall shoppers hoping to win this stylish car.

Mall manager David Hill says, “This car has to be won by a shopper in our mall; it’s not a national promotion, this car was bought by our mall and will be won in our mall.”

Every purchase at a Richmond Mall shop allows customers an entry with five $100 spending vouchers drawn from the pile every week until 31 January 2011 when the winner of the car will be decided.

“Together with our free parking and free gift wrapping this promotion has been a real drawcard for the mall. We’re experiencing a record year for turnover and happy shoppers are wall to wall here as Christmas approaches,” says David.

99 8 69 1

$ $

1399

punnet $8.00

Fresh NZ King Salmon Fillets

2399

$

kg

Fresh Canterbury Fresh Vac Pac Lamb Leg Roast

$

each

SAVE FROM

veillance is stepped up in affected areas after such incidents but says their random nature makes it difficult to catch offenders red-handed.

“When a series of damage like this occurs during the night we would expect someone would be awake or woken by the noise of property being smashed. Even if it turns out to be a false alarm we would rather be alerted immediately by residents to give us a better chance of catching the culprits. We want to strike while the iron’s hot. It’s much more difficult to identify and charge offenders several hours after the event,” says Stefan.

Available at FreshChoice Richmond and Nelson City.

The Miner’s Daughter Pinot Noir 750ml

kg

Oamaru Jersey Bennes Potatoes 1kg

399

$

box

Heineken Bottles 330ml

15 Pack

Whiteware need servicing?

EQUALS $19.99 dozen

& APPLIANCE SERVICING Check out our website to see what other brands we can service www.oldridgeelectrical.co.nz

PHONE 547 6904

LTD

Sponsor

12

$

99 each

Prices apply from Wednesday 22nd December to Sunday 26th December 2010, or while stocks last.

Trade not supplied. We reserve the right to limit quantities. All limits specified apply per customer per day. All prepared meals are serving suggestions only.

Props not included. Product range may vary from store to store. Proprietary brands not for resale. Customer Support Freephone 0800 40 40 40.

FreshChoice Richmond, 216 Queen Street, Richmond, Phone (03) 544 8299, Open 7am - 9pm, 7 days.

2499

$

SAVE FROM

pack

$12.82

Next week’s specials available to view from 12 noon each Sunday @

www.freshchoice.co.nz oic i e ic

fcww2212

Call the friendly professionals at OLDRIDGE ELECTRICAL

This Week

6 WEDNESDAY 22 December 2010

Out&About

Queen Street Pharmacy

• A L L T H E F U N • A L L T H E PA R T I E S • A L L T H E G O O D T I M E S Paula Stringer, Simon and Wendy Holmes with Anne Ewers-Kennedy at GJ Gardner 10th birthday.

Graham Wadsworth and Ian Christison (standing) with Nicole Hosking, Sarah Hewison & Dean Hosking at the family reunion.

Jennian Homes Nelson Bays Ltd celebrated a successful year with its Christmas party for staff, contractors and clients.

GJ Gardner Homes had a Christmas function which doubled as a 10th birthday party at The Boat House on Saturday evening.

The Lewis and Hosking families hired the Girl Guide camp in Lee Valley for a reunion, and were lucky to enjoy a sunny Saturday of fun and games amid a spell of wlcome wet weather.

Waimea Weekly’s next issue will be a bumper holiday edition distributed from Boxing Day. The first issue for the New Year is January 12 so call 0275 326461 if you’re having a party or function in early January and we’ll snap some pics to show readers what you’re up to.

Graham, Elaine and Stacey Hosking (standing) with Kelly Saunders and Rebecca and James Clark at the reunion in Lee Valley.

Aaron Tandy, Glen Weeden, Adam Hills and Steve Harvey at Jennian Homes Christmas party.

Gordon and Jill Hosking with Trisha Christison (behind) and Tineka and Michele Hosking with Pam Wadsworth.

with Craig Goodman

Laura Rae, Shannon Clare and Sophie Ham were swimming and sun bathing at Lee Valley on Saturday.

Colin Wratt, Barry Rowe and Ian Richards were at the Jennian end of year do.

At the Jennian Christmas party - Jeff and Andrea Irvine with Terry Westley, Ron O’Hara and Steven Holmes.

Ian Grage, Elaine Talbot and Maureen Grage, part of the GJ Gardner party at the Boat House.

Jennian party-goers - Peter Marr, Anna Thomas, James Simcock, Barbara Clark, Marco Romagnoli, Andrew Schwass and Simon Collett (bottom right).

MAKE IT SPECIAL THIS CHRISTMAS!

Queen St Pharmacy

215 Queen Street, Richmond

Ph: 03 543 9034

Advertisement

WEDNESDAY 22 December 2010

Parking Wrapping Gift from Santa

7

8 WEDNESDAY 22 December 2010

This Week

Tapawera winds up with paintballing fun

www.nelsonrealestate.co.nz

Heyward Realty Ltd It’s getting close to holiday time... ... and I hope that you have something special planned for yourself, your family and your friends. Often it’s the simple things that we can get the most pleasure from, a laugh about old times, time shared with a friend, a day at the beach or river, or just taking it easy around home.

If your home is for sale and you are going away then be sure to let us know where we can contact you. It would be a shame to lose a sale because we couldn’t get in touch with you.

Our team will be on hand right through the Christmas break and our phones will be answered everyday. Buyers and vendors will receive the same great service from us all.

Our office redevelopment is under way and by the end of March the skyline in Richmond will be forever changed. From 16th December, Trudy our Office Manager will be operating our administration centre from an office within the Richmond Recreation Centre Complex at 9 Cambridge Street, just across the driveway from our carpark entrance. We will make sure that our office has clear signage so that you will not have any difficulty finding us.

Some varied and vigorous activities were planned for the Year 7 to 10 students at Tapawera Area School to celebrate the end of another school year.

Over two days, taking advantage of handy geographical features, activities including tubing down the rivers, climbing to the top of Shedwood Bush hill and sledging down the hill on sheets of cardboard were enjoyed. A BBQ, pool party, making movies and going to the movies in town were other options for the students.

The most popular activity was paint-balling at Redstone in the Wai-iti Valley with many students doing this for the first time. A large group was divided into two teams with the first game objective being to get as many of the opposition shot as possible. Some existing friendships were put on hold as teams Green or Black became the basis for alliance.

The teachers who taunted the

From left: Lucas Scott, Catriona Carmody and Ella Carson prepare for paintball battle. students through a viewing Bragging rights were shared area were initial targets but among boys and girls. the students soon realized that Ella Carson, first timer to they were wasting their rounds paintballing said, “It was lots on them. More strategy came of fun,” while classmate Wireinto play with the next game, mu James who had previous where the objective was to get experience said, “It was into the other competitors camp. tense, the teams were evenly By the end of the session stu- matched and it was good tardents were bubbling with the geting even your friends, it excitement of their victories. made it more interesting.”

Tapawera Dux top achiever in every sense Tania Simpson was named Tapawera Area School’s Dux at the end of year prize giving last week. This is the school’s premier event when all students, staff and community celebrate the students’ successes in academic, sporting and community involvement.

The sales team will be out and about doing what they do best so feel free to call them at anytime.

Our expanding business will require additional sales people.

If you are contemplating a change then be sure to talk to us.

We are different and our difference is a success story that you could be part of.

Have a safe and happy holiday.

Principal Kelvin Woodley said, “Tania is a top student in every sense of the word. She is an outstanding young woman who will go far.”

Tania’s awards include: MW Cain Award for Academic Achievement Year 13; The Nelson MailNetwork Tasman Top Student Award; John Bird Memorial Award in English; John Bird Memorial Award in Social Sciences; Network Tasman Award; Sir Wallace Rowling Scholarship $3000 for an outstanding student and; McKee Award for Attainment in Sciences.

After celebrating the successes of prize giving, Tania showed true dedication to hard work by setting off for a 3am work start in the vineyards in Blenheim. Next year she is heading to the University of Canterbury to study biology and psychology.

Lydia Heyward

Merry Christmas from the Heyward Realty Team.

Tania Simpson is Tapawera Dux for 2010

Tonneau Covers from $250 Made to order Full range of colours available Quick turnaround Free Quote Unit 4, 72 Oxford Street, Richmond Ph/Fax: 544 6352

HON. MARYAN STREET Licensed Real Estate Salespeople (REAA 2008)

Amanda Inglis (Motueka Sales) 021 754 826 Wendy Pearson 021 567 722 Lydia Heyward 0274 328 532 Sue Trew 027 230 1328 & Del Trew 027 230 1327

Ph (03) 544 5488

HEYWARD REALTY LIMITED Licensed Real Estate Agents (REAA 2008)

253 Queen St, Richmond, Nelson

Labour List Member of Parliament in the Nelson Region

We will remember 2010 for the Canterbury earthquake and the devastating loss of life at Pike River Mine.

Now is the time to treasure whanau and friends.

I wish everyone a safe, restful and happy holiday break.

Please ring for an appointment or assistance: 140 Bridge Street, P. O. Box 53, Nelson Tel: 545 7282 Fax: 545 7298 nelson.labour@parliament.govt.nz www.labour.org.nz

Advertisement

WEDNESDAY 22 December 2010

9

10 WEDNESDAY 22 December 2010

This Week

Pupils pitch in for Thai orphans It’s often not until you venture to various places overseas that you see real hardship and poverty and appreciate the relative prosperity of New Zealand and then humbly count your blessings.

Saint Paul’s School student James Calt has a granddad in Thailand who lives in a village where a local orphanage shows the stark contrast between the privileged lifestyle he enjoys and that of the orphans who count our discarded toys and clothes as treasures.

Last year James’ mother Jo, a teacher at Garin College, felt moved to gather toys and gifts and deliver a suitcase of them to the orphanage.

James’ middle syndicate teacher Philippa Hood says the kids were thrilled to receive these items which has inspired a more concerted effort in recent weeks to raise money and col-

lect items which James and Jo took with them on Monday as they left to visit granddad for Christmas.

“The children wrote letters to Air New Zealand and Emirates asking for the excess baggage charges to waived under the circumstances and the airlines were happy to do this.”

A Thai restaurant night at Garin College at which pupils waited on tables and helped however they could to maximize profits was well supported and together with a quiz night raised $1600 which will be used by Jo to buy basic items for the orphans when in Thailand.

“It might seem small but these material donations and acts of kindness do make a difference and we’re hoping to make this an annual school project for the Thai orphanage,” says Philippa.

Salvation Army Major Jill Knight, Richmond Mall manager David Hill, Cleve Shearer of Waimea Intermediate (back left) and Julian Kett of Radio Nelson prepare to send trolley loads of donated toys to Nelson for distribution to needy children

Sallies overwhelmed by appeal

St Paul’s students from left: Emma Lackner, Brydie Leonard, Patrick Morris and Jakob Hungerford with suitcases of donated toys and clothes for the Thai orphans.

Salvation Army Major Jill Knight says a deluge of donated Christmas toys, collected by Richmond Mall, means hundreds of children in the Nelson region may get something brand new for the first time all year. “Some families have to get by on second-hand things all the time and our goal is to see the children in these families get something brand new; there’s something special about getting something that hasn’t been used or owned by someone else.”

The toy collection, which gathered momentum from the time of the Ulysses Toy Run in early December, saw eight supermarket trolleys overflowing with toys collected by Salvation Army.

Jill says, “Together with several agencies including Budgeting Services and Family Start we’ll sort all the toys according to gender and age bracket and identify and prioritise which families should get them.”

Richmond Mall manager David Hill says, “We’re delighted to be able to act as a central collection point for this cause and are thrilled by the generosity of the public. Christmas is a time when all kids regardless of their family’s financial situation should be excited about receiving presents.”

Advertisement

WEDNESDAY 22 December 2010

It’s yours to keep - no strings attached

Go in the draw to win a new Geely MK Hatch at Richmond Mall.

Plus, win weekly prizes of one of five lots of $100 Mall vouchers.

To enter spend anything at Richmond Mall, write your name and phone number on the back of your receipt, place in the car on display in the Mall and you could be a winner.

Enter as many times as you like right through until the end of January 2011.

11

Feature

12 WEDNESDAY 22 December 2010

On the Brightside read this, you will have seen them shining in the Village Green. Next year we can expand on what we have done this year, and hopefully get other groups involved.

Our Community Association will be receiving the funds raised at the Carols by Glo-lite evening to go towards the upgrading of the BMX Track. Keep watching the track to see what is happening there.

On the Brightside will next be published in February. We’ll have a break in January, and our next meeting will be held on Tuesday 1 February.

If you have an item for the February issue please Registered Drainlayer send it to Dorothy at rogers@ts.co.nz. Please Thanking all our customers be aware that our notice for their support over board will be upgraded the last year. in January and will be out of use for a short Merry Christmas and time then. a Happy New Year!

We take this opportunity to again thank all Closed: 23 Dec - 10 Jan the advertisers who are supporting our Community and we hope our Community Servicing all areas including Brightwater and Wakefield is supporting the local businesses in return – we appreciate their support immensely.

Have safe and happy holidays with your family and friends Your Community 4 Coach Place, Brightwater Ph 027 5423 343 or A/H 542 3343 Association

Brightwater Community Newsletter

Welcome to the last On the Brightside for 2010. Who could believe how fast this year has gone?

At our last meeting Chris Choat from TDC came to tell us about the Newsline Magazine and how TDC hope to include information from all the Community Association and Community Boards, keeping people informed and up to date with what is happening in local communities.

We agreed to buy some Christmas lights and hopefully, by the time you

Craftsman PLUMBER

SPECIALISING IN SMALL JOBS

Best wishes for a happy and safe Christmas and New Year

Happy times for this group of preschoolers enjoying some time in the sandpit at Brightwater Playgroup Guiding is certainly alive in Wakefield and Brightwater We have a wonderful, happy, wee Pippin Unit for girls aged between 5 – 7yrs. The Brownie unit is growing all the time, and girls from 7 to 9 ½ yrs are welcome to come along. While both these units are held in Wakefield, our Guide Unit is held in Brightwater. Guides caters for girls aged 9 ½ - 13 years old.

Wakefield Brownies is a busy, fun unit with a Guide leader and two registered helpers. Our Brownie Leader, Anne Newport, will be leaving us at the end of Term 4We are looking for a new leader to start in February 2011 – the support team is in place! - but we need a volunteer to organise and run the unit. Training will be provided.

For more information contact Sarah Arnold on 5419481 or Anne Newport on 5419343.

WANDERERS SPORTS CLUB Cricket Two day cricket for the seniors has finished and they are now playing a 20/20 competition. Two games a day played, first one starting at 11am

and second at 3.30pm.Players enjoy this cricket and it makes for great spectator entertainment.

Primary and intermediate cricket starts again when the school term begins in 2011. Wanderers will be having an Intermediate team. If you are interested in playing please contact the Club.

Congratulations to Greg Field and Jack Gully for making the Nelson Under18 team. If you would like to be involved with cricket, senior or junior or coaching/managing a team or as a player please contact Club Captain Dan Cooper 5444717 or 0274272539 Rippa Rugby and Twilight Netball Both of these Community based sports have finished for the 2010 year. Rippa Rugby players and families had a BBQ on the last night. We have seen up to 80 players turning up on a Friday evening to play. Thanks to our referees Kurt Malietoa, Billy Hardy, Liam King, Womble and Scott Barr.

Twilight Netball also finished with a BBQ and drinks on Tuesday. Eight teams have enjoyed their games, and become very competitive at times. Thanks to Ellen Bailey for organising

Next to 4 square

Holiday Hours from Boxing Day to 9 Jan 2011 open every day 4.30pm - 8.00pm

Your Local Glass Specialists

- Gates - Fences - Balustrades - Furniture - Metal Art - Garden Accessories Open every day except Stat holidays

Ellis Street, Brightwater Ph/Fax: 542 3356 Email: reco@xtra.co.nz www.reco.co.nz

- Mobile Hot & Cold Waterblasting & Steamcleaning - Draincleaning - Spraypainting/Sandblasting/ Sodablasting

Specialists in working at height Hire Equipment Available

Call John: 021 245 0550

Factory Road, Brightwater Ph: (03) 542 3815 Fax: (03) 541 9208

- Full Glass and Glazing Services - Windscreen replacement & stonechip repairs - Full Mobile and After Hours Service GIVING YOU THE

FACTOR IN QUALITY AND SERVICE

46 Teapot Valley Road, Brightwater Ph: (03) 542 4412 Mob: 027 229 9022

Feature

On the Brightside this for the Club. Also thanks to the umpires Trish Lowe, Sue McDonald, Di Giles, Mel Horncastle and Sandy Lochhead.

Rugby Rugby training has started for the Seniors and U18s on Thursdays at 6.30pm.We are planning to have a Division 1, 2, and 3 teams U18, 15s, and 14s.Juniors will have teams from U13 down to U6s.

Coaches and managers are required for some teams. Have you some skills that can be put to use? We also need a coach and manager for our Division 3 team.

Contact Frazer Lochhead Ph 5424444 or 0275392035 Club Captain to register your interest or find out more details.

Fundraiser On Friday 18th February 7.30pm 2011 the Club is having a Quiz evening. Are you interested in putting in a team?

Tables of up to eight, $15 per person.

Nibbles and supper provided and bar sales. This Fundraiser is for new gym equipment.

To all our committees, players, supporters and sponsors, we wish you a Merry Christmas and a great New Year Pinegrove Kindergarten It’s been another busy year at Pinegrove Kindergarten. Throughout the year we have continued with transition visits to local schools, visiting Ranzua, Hope, Brightwater and Wakefield. Brightwater School entertained us with their ‘Mini Talent Show’ and the Kapa Haka group showed the children their skills in using poi, waiata and the boys put on an impressive haka! We continue to build on our sustainability goals with the children’s interest and commitment to our worm farm building to new levels.

After gathering containers of ‘worm tea’ the children decided to make a ‘For Sale’ sign so that visitors to the kindergarten could purchase it. We also make paper bricks by recycling paper waste and yet

another ‘For Sale’ sign was made.

A group of our children had a wonderful time visiting a local dairy farm. There were many calves to feed, the milking shed to tour through and an enormous hill to climb up and slide down. It was a fabulous opportunity to see country life at its best while learning more about how a farm runs.

An ongoing interest for the children from last term has been rockets, propulsion, performances and shows. We have written a song about going to the moon but we did not make a landing, however we have been able to extend our interest in story writing and telling with many opportunities. This has included two very exciting trips to the newly re-opened Theatre Royal.

Our first trip was to see story teller Tanya Batt perform and the second was to see a Capital E show titled ‘The Farm at the End of the Road’. Both performances were well worth the trip into Nelson on the bus and the children clearly absorbed the wonderful setting and atmosphere at the Theatre Royal. The children’s interest in storytelling and performances has been increasing for some time now.

We have seen how their own desires to perform have increased in complexity and how willing and able they are to perform in front of quite large groups of people as they did when we went on tour to Ranzau School. We cannot believe that 2010 has come to and end – it has been another great year at Pinegrove Kindergarten.

Fun and Games at Brightwater Playgroup When was the last time you were offered a red coloured pie? On Wednesday mornings there is great energy and activity down at the Brightwater

WEDNESDAY 22 December 2010

Brightwater Community Newsletter Pam Shone and Pip Harrison of Brightwater Community Anglican Church selling desserts at Glo-Lites Carols by Candlelight. Over 300 ice creams were made to compliment the cake, pavlova, cream and berries. All money raised by the stalls went to the remodelling of the BMX track.

Open Every Day Except for Christmas Day

Community Anglican Church crèche building. From 9:30am onwards there is a constant stream of kids and parents arriving for 2 hours of action packed play. One particular morning there were a group of kids sitting around a table making a batch of pies and biscuits out of the time honoured play dough. Mean while there was a group of construction engineers making their own version of the Moutere Highway in the sandpit and still others learning fluid hydraulics as they played in with the water toys.

The play group is an informal group that was set up nine years ago by the church to enable parents to get together informally and support each other over a cuppa, while the children enjoyed the social interaction and playing. If you would like to know more then give Tracy a ring on 541 8525 or Lizzie 541 9360 or turn up on a Wednesday morning during term times.

Wishing the Brightwater community a Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year 54 Ellis St, Brightwater Ph: 542 2323 Hours: Sun 6 Dec - 3pm to 8pm Sat 1 Jan - 2pm to 8pm Otherwise Open: Tues - Sun 10am ‘till Closing. Closed Mondays

C Z Ching Builders Ltd - New Housing - Light Commercial - Alterations & Additions - Deck and Landscape Construction Call Claydon for a FREE quote

027 542 4468 A/H: 542 4468 Qualified Tradesman

FOR ALL ENGINEERING WORK Registered Electrician

• Custom Designed Pools • Pool Accessories • Repairs & Servicing • Pool Cleaning & Chemicals Ph: 542 2219 Mob: 027 359 5419 www.brightwaterpools.co.nz

TILLEYPLUMBING

AND DRAINLAYING LTD - DIGGER & TRUCK HIRE - TRENCHING - COMMERCIAL & DOMESTIC - DITCH CLEARING - DRAIN LAYING - EXCAVATING - IRRIGATION

Peter Tilley CRAFTSMAN PLUMBER

Teapot Valley Rd, Brightwater

p. 03 542 3888 m. 0274 434 562 e. phtilley@ts.co.nz

Ph: 021 482 088 or 542 3343 Email: rddron@gmail.com 4 Coach Place, Brightwater

Wishing you a safe and happy Christmas. Re-opening 5 January 83 Ellis Street, Brightwater Phone/Fax 03 542 4247

After hours emergencies:

Phone: 027 644 9941

BRIGHTWATER MOTORS

Mark Hardcastle AREINZ

20 years of selling in and supporting the Brightwater Region

13

Ph: 544 4202 (24 Hrs)

Forecourt OPEN all stats - 8am-6pm (except Christmas day 10am - 12noon)

Open 7 Days A Week Tom & Melanie & staff would like to wish you all a very merry Christmas and a fantastic new year

32 Ellis St

Ph 542-3756

This Week

14 WEDNESDAY 22 December 2010

Left: W E Wilkes purchased the Plough Inn and surrounding land in 1908 for its new business venture. Above: W E Wilkes prenises as they were in the 1930s Local historian Peter Kearns continues his fascinating series of stories on the social and business development of the Richmond district. Here he looks at one of the town’s famous companies- WE Wilkes Ltd. The Wilkes name has been iconic in Richmond since 1875 when William Edward Wilkes came from England as a child with his parents.

In 1908 the property which was formerly the Plough Inn Hotel along with some three hectares of adjoining land was purchased. The property is that general area of land in Queen Street situated today where the identifiable disused Placemakers building stands.

The family had settled at the time where the Tasman District Council complex is today.

W E Wilkes company in those early years

Welcome to

obtained their timber unloaded off a scow which came up the tidal mudflats to a jetty in Beach Road (TDC refuse centre vicinity). Seemingly once the tide receded the scow sat on the gravel bottom which enabled the timber to be loaded on to horse drawn drays to be carted up to the Queen Street site. Timber also came on horse drawn wagons from the Wairoa Gorge as well as from Belgrove.

Later a joinery shop was added to the upstairs portion of the building.

The company was building houses from Wakefield to Tasman and as far away as Wakapuaka.

As a result of some rapid growth in the 1920’s in Richmond and immediate surroundings William Wilkes diversified his interests by establishing an undertaking business. Initially a four wheeled hearse was built pulled by two matching black horses. Progress was such that in about 1923 the horses were relieved of their duties, their replacement being a new purpose built Dodge hearse. This side of the business continued until 1946. There was a morgue established on site which was used as the Wilkes main office and later as a staff smoko room. This was to be incorporated as part of the yard office at some future date. Painting, paper hanging and glazing also were added to their core activities.

SHOWERS SHOWERS SHOWERS SHOWERS

showers direct to you!

OPEN 10am - 5pm daily 52 Lansdowne Road, Appleby

• Complete Shower Units • • Shower Door Systems • • Replacement Shower Doors • • Sliding Wardrobe Doors • • Replacement Wardrobe Doors •

Ph 544 6500

www.hoglundartglass.com

PRODUCTS

The Shower Door Specialists 11a Hunt St, Richmond Ph 544-8700 • Fax 544-8706

Many additional, improvements and replacements were made to the overall complex through the 1960’s and 70’s.

The business by now was an attractive proposition and soon became an opportunity for purchase by outsiders, the successful party being Odlins in 1980. Bill Wilkes continued to manage the firm until 1983. Odlins in turn were taken over by Winstones in 1985.

By this time a lot of past loyal staff moved on following structural changes that led to the inevitable redundancies we see so much of today.

John Wilkes, son of Bill, maintained the construction side of the company which still operates today under the style of Wilkes Construction Company Ltd and operates from Beach Road in Richmond.

The building that houses First National Real Estate was the former administration office of W E Wilkes.

Do you have a story?

One of the most popular features of Waimea Weekly during 2010 has been the series of historical articles researched and written by Peter Kearns (pictured).

Often Peter draws on his memories of people and places as he has spent a lifetime in this area. If you have historical records or recollection of personalities, places and events which would be interes to our readers during 2011 as this series continues, contact Peter by phone 544 5337 or email bevpete@xtra.co.nz

RENOVATING? BUILDING? We can assist you with helpful and practical solutions for your new or existing home

New stock

Wine Barrels

For a decorative touch to your garden d Wine not include

(only 5 mins drive from Richmond or 20 mins drive from Nelson)

Closed Christmas & Boxing Day, 1 January

William Wilkes retired from the business in about 1928 when two sons Gilbert and Howard joined the business, Gilbert assuming the manager’s roll.

Due to the effects of the depression at this time job sharing was common with much of the work being performed away from Richmond.

Bill Wilkes, son of Howard, became managing director with the retirement of Gilbert in 1955 and when about this time Ross, the son of Gilbert, also joined the firm, Howard retired.

Wilkes’ diversified its activities with forestry purchases over many years and a substantial business was now in operation. There were many subdivisions created in the Richmond Borough as the town grew in the post war years.

At their peak Wilkes employed as many as 120 staff during which time one house was built each week.

OPEN 7 DAY S

Sleepers - Compost - Bark - Topsoil Crushed Shell - Landscape Rocks - Sand Fertiliser - Paving & much, much more!

Closed from 12 noon 24 December until 29 December

Ph: 547 4777 59 Saxton Road, Stoke

! New home specialists ! Renovations ! Rewiring and repairs ! Garages and sheds

! Extra lights and sockets ! Rural power supply ! Electrical inspections ! Caravan WOEFs

Ph 544 2105

76 Oxford St, Richmond Fax: 544 2107 email: simon@nzec.co.nz www.nzec.co.nz

Shop’n’Win

WEDNESDAY 22 December 2010

Shop ‘n’ Win

S H O P AT A N Y O F T H E S E S TO R E S A N D B E I N TO W I N !

AA

cash

for X

mas

!

dvanced utomotive

All mechanical repairs & maintenance

12 Cargill Place, Richmond

Ph: 544 1212

Queen St Pharmacy 215 Queen St, Richmond Ph:03 543 9034

Paint, Wallpaper & Drapes

4 McGlashen Ave, Richmond 269 Queen St, Richmond Ph: 03 544 2112 Opposite the Library

Ph: 544 6613

MADE FOR MEN Sundial Square, Richmond PH: 541 0578

18 ELM STREET, STOKE PH: 543 9014 WWW.POMEROY’S.CO.NZ

Open 7am - 11pm Daily

Queen St

Fruit & Vege Domino’s Ph: 544 2633

Open: Mon - Fri 8.30 - 6.00, Sat 9.00 - 1.00

Richmond’s no.1 liquor store 181 Queen Street

Ph: 541 0190

WESTMEAT 41 McGlashen Ave, Richmond Ph. 03 544 6137

Copper Frog

Cnr Gladstone Rd and Queen St Richmond

0800 30 40 50

Ph 03 544 0926

327 Queen Street

Full Workshop Facilities Clothing & Accessories 301 Queen St, Richmond

213 Queen St

Ph: 03 544 7166

Ph: 544 8290

THE

SWISS BAKERY & CAFÉ

237 Queen St, Richmond Ph:544 8621

RICHMOND

38 Oxford St, Richmond

PH: 544 7575

when you want to stop

13 McGlashen Ave, Richmond

PH: 544 1660

3 SALISBURY ROAD, RICHMOND Ph: 544 6183

BRONCYNS

BRAKE & CLUTCH

Cnr Queen St & Gladstone Rd, Richmond Ph: 544 7289 Open 7 days FRom 8am

Ph: 544 4229

HAIR

246 Queen St, Richmond

In the Heart of Richmond 161 Salisbury Road, Richmond

Gallery & Gifts

Sundial Square, Richmond

227 Queen St & Warring Carpark Ph: 544 4244

THE COFFEE FACTORY

205A Queen St, Richmond Ph: 543 9953

219 Queen St, Richmond

Healthy Living, Healthy Lifestyle

249 Queen St, Richmond Ph 543 9977

$25 WOF

20 Oxford St Richmond Ph: 544 9500

Gifts for every man in your life

Sundial Square, Richmond Ph: 544 0675

Ph: 543 9755

www.asbaquaticcentre.co.nz

McShane Road, Richmond Ph: 544 4977 www.eyebright.co.nz

...The pick of the bunch

245 Queen Street, Richmond

7 McGlashen Ave

Ph: 544 6116

276a Queen Street, Richmond

Ph:544 4280

Ph: 544 7292 www.bluebell.co.nz

15

16 WEDNESDAY 22 December 2010

This Week

Cub Scouts leave no stone unturned in Marahau Richmond cub scouts went camping at Old MacDonalds farm at Marahau. This was the first camp for the summer for the cub pack with another planned for February.

This activity required plenty of planning and was eagerly anticipated by all the cubs.

Camping of course is one of the most enjoyed activities in the Scouting association. With the brilliant weather leading up to the camp leaders waited in excited anticipation.

Sixteen eager cubs met at the Richmond Cub Den where gear was loaded onto trailers and final preparations made. Under the leadership of Allister Hungerford, Nathan Ricketts, Eunice Cresswell and Robyn Stallard the group departed to Old MacDonalds Farm for camp set-up.

The first evening meal was a hangi with chicken, lamb, and all the usual vegetables included. While the underground feast was cooking campers wet off for Able Tasman National Park to Apple Tree Bay where they went swimming and sea biscuiting.

Later the cub scouts learned how

to make snares to catch opossums and rabbits though none took the bait. Camp fire skits and songs were sung while mashmellows were toasted before a game of spotlight, hot milo and lights out at midnight.

The next morning it was hangi patties off hobo stoves for breakfast some balloon popping fun followed by a ‘collect as many live things as you can’ competition.

Cubs made rafts out of mussel floats lashed to manuka sticks and these were tested in the river.

After a hearty meal of sausages, onions and bread the group returned to the den in Richmond.

All cubs earned their cooking badge and a merit badge for completing another night away on a cub camp.

Richmond cub scouts thank cooks David Hey and Steve Wilson for their participation.

For more information about the Richmond Cub Pack you can contact Allister Hungerford (5447383) or any of the above named leaders.

There are vacancies for the New Year with a number of cubs moving up to scouts.

The age range for cubs is eight to 10 and a half years.

Cubs had great fun making rafts from mussell floats and manuka sticks

Just a thought - rain is an early Christmas present

It’s pretty sweet looking out the win- like. We wouldn’t be able to pray withdow at the moment, just days out from out some kind of ritual. But because Christmas Day and I’m watching an of Jesus coming at the first Christmas early Christmas present fall from the (and living and dying and rising), we sky. I bet there are plenty of farmers can talk to God anywhere, anytime, anyhow – no problems. rejoicing. We had just (And we don’t even need on two inches by 8 this to go through the palaver particular morning and Julia Roberts’ characby the middle of the ter did in the movie Eat day nearly three – that’s Pray Love. We can talk brilliant. (Typically I’m to God right where we now thinking that is are without getting all enough rain for the mospiritual or guru like). ment – we farming types Sadly, just as some peoare hard to please). The ple underestimate the rain is money falling value of the rain to our from the sky. I’m not district, too many peosure of the value of the ple underestimate the rain in dollar terms, but value of the first Christit would be a lot of monmas gift, of Jesus Christ, ey. For sure some of our Jon Parkes of God become human. blueberries have split; I St David’s But as the words of U2’s guess that’s part of the Presbyterian Church song “City of Blinding mystery of “blessing”.

Lights” say, “Blessings Anyway, I was thinking about the rain as an early Christ- are not just for the ones who kneel... mas present, and how as a gift, it is luckily.” We might not know it, but the really helping our district so much. life of Jesus Christ impacts us all, we And perhaps some people don’t real- are incredibly blessed. ise the value of that gift. The rain has And so, knowing that for some people been desperately needed. Just think for 2010 was not a good year, and for otha second if it had not rained a week ers it was, on behalf of all priests, pasout from Christmas, and what if it had tors, ministers and church leaders in not rained until next autumn – things our district, with the full implication of the following words even if you don’t would become a real mess.

This has caused me to think of Jesus. believe them, May God Bless you richThe ultimate in gifts, the original gift, ly this Christmas and in 2011. the one in whom all people can walk “The LORD bless you and keep you; and talk with God. If it wasn’t for Je- the LORD make his face shine on you sus we’d be stuffed, we’d be in a real and be gracious to you; the LORD mess. Death would be the destroyer of turn his face toward you and give you us all. We wouldn’t know what God is peace.” (Numbers 6: 24 – 26)

Richmond Cub Scouts, from left: Aiden Stallard, Ewan Hey, Simon McDonald-Ball, Oscar Doty (behind) and Josh Cresswell prepare for an evening of campfire fun

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

Please contact: history@museumnp.org.nz or phone 03 5489588

Theatrical Group - FN Jones Collection: FNJ 6x8 - 67.

Mrs TF Morle and baby Can you tell us more about these photos? If so, please email details Feb 1877 - WE Brown to the above address.

Collection 13129.

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

144 and 150 Rutherford Street, Nelson P 03 548 0568

Advertisement

WEDNESDAY 22 December 2010

17

Direct to you! $6,980 Mitsubishi Galant Gls WaGon 2000 This is a very rare find in that it has only done 95km and is in extremely tidy condition. It has had 1 owner and is NZ new. The condition is a real credit to its old owner. It has a peppy 2000cc engine and is 5 speed manual. It also has 2 airbags, electric windows and mirrors, roof rails and airconditioning. The cambelt has just been replaced and it has just had a new WOF.

$10,980 subaru Forester X nZ neW 2004 If you are into the outdoors or just like getting off the beaten track then this is for you. It is NZ new and had 2 owners. It has a peppy 2500cc engine and is 5 speed manual with Hi & Low ratio 4WD. The interior is in very tidy condition. It also has a towbar, ABS brakes, CD, electric windows and mirrors, 2 airbags, airconditioning, remote central locking. It has had the cambelt done and has just had a new WOF. The paintwork is also in very good condition for its year and mileage.

$12,980 nissan PriMera sX WaGon 2007 An ever popular wagon and great value. It is NZ new and had 1 owner. It has plenty of interior space and a large rear cargo area. The interior is in very tidy condition. It has cruise control,6 airbags, factory alloy wheels, towbar, Cd, electric windows and mirrors and remote central locking. The paintwork is also in tidy condition.

$5,480 Mitsubishi lanCer GlXi 1997 This is a 2 lady owner NZ new Lancer. It has a 1600cc engine and is automatic. The interior is in very tidy condition. Would be an ideal first car for the kids or an extra car for the family. It also has 1 airbag, central locking and a stereo. The paintwork is in reasonable condition for its year and mileage but does have the odd small mark here and there.

$10,980 toyota Corolla WaGon Gl 2005 These Corolla wagons seem to be proving very popular for both company use and as every day family cars. This is NZ new and has had 1 owner. The interior is very spacious and in tidy condition. It has an 1800cc engine and is 5 speed manual. It also has ABS brakes, 2 airbags, airconditioning, factory CD and remote central locking. The paintwork is generally very tidy for its year and mileage.

$10,980 MaZda 6 GlX 2006 Come join the Mazda 6 revolution. These are an extremely popular car and here is why. It has a peppy 2000cc engine and is 6 speed manual.

The interior has space comparable to a Falcon or Commodore. It also has 8 airbags, electric windows and mirrors, CD, airconditioning, remote central locking. The interior is in very good order as is the paintwork.

$11,980 Mitsubishi ChallenGer V6 nZ 2002 These are great value for money for either towing or recreational 4wding. It is NZ new and is v6 automatic. The interior is in tidy condition. It also has a towbar, roof spoiler, roof rails, electric windows and mirrors, factory alloy wheels, 2 airbags and airconditioning. The paintwork is also in tidy condition for its year and mileage with only some very minor marks here and there.

Ford FalCon bF2 WaGon 2007 Huge amount of luggage space and plenty of power for towing are just 2 of the features of this wagon. It is a 1 owner and has been on a full service program from new. It has cruise control, factory alloy wheels, electric windows and mirrors, airconditioning, towbar, ABS brakes, remote central locking and factory CD.

$4,980 Mazda Familia 323 hatch 1998 This would be ideal as a first car for the kids or would be ideal to commute to and fro to work. It has a peppy 1300cc engine and is automatic. The interior is in very tidy condition. It also has aftermarket alloys, airconditioning and airbag.

$12,980

toyota Caldina Zt WaGon 2003 These are a very popular model and would be great for the upcoming Xmas holidays. It has a peppy 2000cc engine and is automatic with tiptronic and is 2wd. The interior is in immaculate condition. It also has electric windows and mirrors, factory alloy wheels, tinted glass, CD, 2 airbags, ABS brakes and remote central locking. It does have a very spacious interior.

$8,980 nissan MaXiMa si 2004 An ever popular model in NZ. If its interior space to fit the family then take a good look at this as it compares to any Falcon or Commodore for interior room. It has a grunty 3500cc engine and is automatic. It also has factory alloy wheels, towbar, 2 airbags, CD, airconditioning, remote locking and ABS brakes. The interior is in very tidy order apart from a couple of fray marks on the front seats.

$5,950 holden astra City 2001 This is a really tidy little car. It is NZ new, is 1800cc and is 5 speed manual. The interior is in very tidy condition. It has aftermarket alloy wheels, 2 airbags and airconditioning. The paintwork has the odd minor scratch here and there but you would say that it is in very tidy condition for its year and mileage.

$16,980 Ford Courier XlX 2Wd 2004 These are a really popular ute for all walks of life and seem to have many uses from company utes to family cars. This is NZ new and has had 1 owner and been on a full maintainance program from new. The interior is in very tidy condition. It has a peppy 2500cc diesel turbo engine and is 5 speed manual.

The cambelt was replaced at 104km. It also has ABS brakes, electric windows and mirrors, airconditioning, 2 airbags, CD, towbar, canopy factory alloy wheels and remote central locking.

$12,980

$12,980 subaru Forester X20 2002 The first thing that impressed me about this car apart from its good looks was the amount of luggage space in the rear. Its got a huge amount of space behind the rear seat. This has got a peppy 2000cc engine and is automatic and AWD. It also has factory alloys, electric windows and mirrors, tinted glass, CD, 2 airbags, climate airconditioning, half leather trim and a roof spoiler. The interior is in immaculate condition.

toyota hiace Van 2002 Calling all tradesman or handymen as this would be an ideal van for you all. It has had 1 owner in NZ since being imported from Japan.

It has a peppy 2000cc engine and is 5 speed manual. It also has double side loading doors for easy access from both sides of the van.

The interior is in very tidy condition. It also has central locking and airconditioning. The paintwork is also in very tidy condition for its year and mileage.

04 Mitsubishi Airtrek Sports Ghia, 24 Auto, Black ..........................$12,980 05 Nissan Wingroad Wagon, Body Kit, Alloys, Auto ........................$10,980 05 Nissan Tilda Hatch, 1.5 Litre, Auto, 1 in Black & 1 in Silver .........$12,980 04 Subaru Legacy Wagon, 2.0, 4WD, Auto, Alloys...........................$14,980 02 Subaru Legacy B Sport Wagon, 2000cc, Auto, Body Kit ................$9,980 00 Toyota Camry GL Wagon, 2000cc, 5 Speed, NZ New .....................$4,980 07 Toyota Camry GL, 2.4 Litre, 5 Speed, Blue Metallic, A/C .............$10,980 96 Toyota Supra Coupe, 3.0 Litre, 5 Speed, Alloys, Lowered ............$12,980 03 Toyota Corolla Spacio Hatch, 1500cc, Auto, Light Blue ...............$11,980 04 Toyota Camry Altise, NZ New, 2.4 Litre, Auto, Silver .....................$8,980 03 Toyota Ipsum 7 Seater, 2.4 Litre, Auto, Black, Alloys ..................$12,980 02 Toyota Caldina ZT Wagon, 1800cc, Alloys, Bodykit .....................$12,980 04 Toyota Corolla Allex Hatch, 1.5 Litre, Auto, Airbags, A/C.............$12,980 99 Toyota Hilux SRS, 4WD, D/Cab, Petrol, NZ New, Canopy, A/C ......$13,980 98 Toyota Hilux, 2WD, Single Cab, Petrol, NZ New, Canopy ...............$6,980 05 Mitsubishi L300 LWB Van, NZ New, Diesel, 5 Speed, Shelving....$11,980

Paul - 0274 48985 Anton - 0274 908289

$12,980

03 Holden Vectra CD Liftback, NZ New, 2200cc, Auto, Alloys ............$9,980 06 Hyundai Getz, 5 Door Hatch, NZ New, Light Blue, A/C, A/B, ABS ..$6,980 05 Jeep Grand Cherokee, 4000cc, Auto, Alloys, Airbags, A/C ...........$17,980 03 Mazda Premacy, 7 Seater Wagon, 1800cc, Auto, Airbags .............$9,980 03 Mazda Premacy, 7 Seater Wagon, 2000cc, Bodykit, Alloys .........$10,980 04 Mazda Bongo Friendee, 8 Seater, 2000cc, Auto, Airbags, A/C ....$10,480 05 Mitsubishi Lancer, 1500cc, Auto, ABS, Electrics, A/C, CD ..............$9,980 01 Mitsubishi Lancer Wagon, Auto, Bodykit, 1800cc, Alloys, ABS .....$8,980 00 Toyota Lexus ES300, 1 Owner, NZ New, Luxury Model..........Only $9,980 07 Toyota Yaris, 5 Door, NZ New, Auto, Silver ....................................$7,480 05 Toyota Corolla GL, Hatch, NZ New, 1800cc, Tidy .........................$11,980 01 Holden Rodeo, 2WD Ute, 2.8 Diesel Turbo, 5 Speed .............Only $8,480 07 Holden Barina, 5 Door Hatch, 1600cc, 5 Speed, A/C .....................$9,980 00 Peugeot 306 Ltd Cabrolet, 2000cc, Auto, Leather.........................$8,980 05 Toyota Townace Van, 1800cc, 5 Speed, Low Loading ..................$10,980

144 & 150 Rutherford Street, Nelson

This Week

18 WEDNESDAY 22 December 2010

One track focus reaping rewards for Garin cyclist Phillip Rollo Traveling 600km a week on his bike makes Thomas Ashley a committed athlete, but the cycling sensation has proven he has the talent to match as he was named Garin College’s top sportsman for 2010.

Thomas scooped the award on the back of a stellar year on his bicycle where he highlights a trip to Canberra with the New Zealand Under-19 development team as his greatest achievement.

“That was a good experience. It was pretty tough competition. Totally different riders. I enjoyed it,” he says. He also spent the start of the year racing in the Philippines.

A member of the Tasman Glass team, Thomas has only competed in the one sport throughout the year, and admitted it may have played against him going in to the prize giving. But the road cycling specialist came out on top of some more well rounded athletes.

The 18 year-old is a perfect example of the amount Garin College sport has grown in the past few years as he only picked up the sport in year ten after converting from triathlons.

“Three disciplines is pretty hard to train for and I enjoyed the cycling a lot more as well.

Participation numbers are increasing in sport

at school. There seems to be a few national titles and things being picked up from around the place.”

Thomas has just completed a six week break due to exams and will now start training and saving up with the hope of following idol and team mate George Bennett in getting selected by an overseas team.

“My dream is definitely to become a professional over in Europe or over in America. I just gotta get results and show commitment.”

Garin College Girls First-XI football captain Sarah Quinney received the accolade for top sportswoman. Sarah was also a top performer in cross-country.

Junior Sportsman of the Year went to Paul O’Regan. Paul, a member of the Nelson Bays U-15 rugby team, captained Garin’s under-15 team which made it through to the Nelson Bays semi-finals where it lost to Waimea College after beating them in the round-robin.

Paul has represented Buller at cricket.

The final major award, Junior Sportswoman of the Year, went to Sophie O’Connell. She is a highly ranked junior in Wellington districts squash and also is a top performer in junior girls volleyball.

Thomas Ashley reflects on a successful year of competitive cycling. Photo: Phillip Rollo.

Sports

In Brief

CRICKET Nelson’s Mitchell Drummond, Connor Neynens (Waimea College) and Dan Wightman have been named in the Central Districts under-18 cricket team following Nelson’s third place finish in the CD age-group tournament in Napier last week.

GOLF Greenacres Golf Club member Peter Hanna achieved his first hole in one when making the perfect shot on the par 3 No 17 hole on saturday while playing with son Nick Hanna, Chris Webb and George Rutledge.

SKATING TRB Skate shop is hosting a skate competition at Neale Park tomorrow, Thursday from 5pm. The comp will be divided into two categories; S.K.A.T.E and best trick.

Due to poor weather the previously planned Sunday event was brought back. There are plenty of cool spot prizes including New Zealand made decks.

Skaters of all ability levels are welcome.

RUGBY LEAGUE The Warriors will play the Newcastle Knights at Wingham Park in Greymouth on Saturday February 5 as a fundraiser for the families of the 29 miners killed at Pike River Mine.

If you have sports news give us a call on 544 9037.

Wanderers batsman Tim Field smashes a ball during his sides Twenty/20 clash against Wakatu at Lower Ngwhatu on Saturday. Taylor’s Contracting Wanderers lost both its games on Saturday, falling to Motueka in the morning before it was unable to defend its total against Wakatu in the afternoon.

This Week

WEDNESDAY 22 December 2010

19

Winning week for Waimea volleyballers

Waimea Intermediate’s year 8 volleyball team, Lil Leapers, have finished their season with a winning streak.

The team triumphed in the girls division at the Tasman Spikers Tournament held recently at Saxton Stadium and also won the Spikers division one competition in a very close final against Nelson Prep Boys. Competing in the final for division two of the college grade competition against Nelson College for Girls 9B they also came out on top.

Coach Craig Davies says they took a bit of a chance by foregoing regular training The Waimea Intermediate volleyball team from top left; assistant coach, Megan sessions and playing in an extra competiHodgson, Briana Hylkema, Morgan Inch and Emily O’Connor. From front left: Sal- tion at college level instead. Time comly Hodgson, Katie Ditzel, Georgia Davies, Hannah Davenvill and Gloria O’Connor. mitment and difficulty in finding a suit-

Wakefield tennis player Monique Hore, 9, competing at the Nelson Junior Closed tennis tournament in Richmond last week.

able practice venue meant they couldn’t commit to regular training so they gathered prior to games for a quick practice session then. “The girls have shown great commitment and played with fairness and enthusiasm all season and they should be proud of what they have achieved,” says Craig.

Most the team have played together for the past three years and Craig says he has high hopes for them next year. “They are looking really sharp the South Island junior secondary schools at the end of next year, I have high hopes for them there.”

Player Hannah Davenwill capped off a great year by being selected for the under 15 Nelson rep team.

20 WEDNESDAY 22 December 2010

Church Notices Wakefield Anglican Church

Waimea Methodist Parish

Christmas Day

Richmond 9am 4 Wensley Road (opp. TDC)

Wakefield 10am Cnr Arrow and Edward Streets

Boxing Day 9.30am Richmond Only

May you all experience the hope, peace, joy and love of those who welcomed the birth of Jesus, as you celebrate this Christmas season with your family and friends

Enquiries call 544 8394

Christmas Eve Midnite at Nine Communion and Carols 9pm St John’s on the Hill Christmas Day Family Communion 9am Worship Centre

Rev Allan Wasley, Vicar Ph 541 8883 120 Edward St, Wakefield

St Peter Chanel Church Fairfax Street, Murchison

Christmas Eve Service

Friday 24 December 11.15 pm Juice and Christmas Cake followed by a special candle-lit Christmas Eve Service at 11.30pm Christmas Day Family Service Saturday 25 December 9am Sunday 26 December Worship Service with a difference 9.30am

Christmas Mass Friday 24 December 5pm

All Welcome Normal Mass times 5pm every second Saturday of the month

A friendly smile and a warm welcome awaits you at St David's 11 Florence Street. Phone 544 8387 www.stdavidschurch.co.nz

Come celebrate the gift of Christmas

Christmas Day Services A short informal family celebration of Christmas

Christmas Day Service 9.30am Christmas day Sunday services 10am You are most welcome

Richmond Church of Christ Cnr Croucher & Darcy Streets Richmond

Kids - bring along a favorite present to show!

9.30am at 57 Rutherford St, Nelson and 6 Greenwood St, Motueka

The Christmas Story Christmas Eve Service 7pm ALL Welcome

Grace Church Wishes you a very blessed Christmas and a fabulous summer break.

We’d love to see you at our summer services Christmas Day Speaker: Tony Barnett 10.00-11.00am

Other Service Times: Dec 26 – 9am service only Jan 2 – 9am service only

Every Sunday 10.00-11.00am

All services in the Headingly Centre, Headingly Lane, Off Lower Queen St, Richmond

Holy Trinity Church

27 Dorset St, Richmond Phone 544-8844 Christmas Eve Service 24 December - 11.00pm “A King Who Saves” Christmas Day Service 25 December 8.00am - Reflective Communion Service 10.00am - Contemporary Service “So... Celebrate” Sunday 26 December 10.00am Combined Service “A God Who Rescues”

123 Salisbury Road, Richmond www.richmondbaptist.org.nz

holytrinityrichmond.org.nz

Newsline

WEDNESDAY 22 December 2010

22 DECEMBER 2010

public notices

resource consents

Resource Recovery Centres Correction to previously advertised Christmas Opening Hours

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

Resource Recovery Centres Most Resource Recovery Centres are open seven days over the busy holiday period (20 December 2010 to 13 February 2011). All sites will be closed on Christmas Day and New Year’s Day. Richmond (Beach Road): 8.00 am to 5.00 pm, seven days a week

Applicant: Adcock and Donaldson Properties Ltd.

Mariri (Robinson Road): 9.00 am to 4.00 pm Monday to Saturday, 1.00 pm to 4.00 pm Sunday

Location: Stanley Brook (via Olivers Road).

Takaka (Scotts Road): 8.30 am to 4.00 pm Monday to Friday, 9.00 am to 4.00 pm Saturday, 1.30pm to 4.00 pm Sunday

Consent Type, Application Number and Proposal:

Collingwood (Bainham-Collingwood Road): 1.00 pm to 4.00 pm, Monday to Sunday Murchison (Matakitaki West Bank Road): 2.00 pm to 6.00 pm Monday, Wednesday and Saturday.

community notices The Late Late Bus Going out on the town? No fuss, take a late night bus. Only $4.

Friday and Saturday night service.

The Late Late Bus leaves Trafalgar Street, outside Westpac Bank, on the hour starting at 10.00 pm with the last service departing at 3.13 am and leaving McDonalds around 3.20 am.

The bus leaves Richmond on the hour from 10.30 pm - 2.30 am (note: no midnight service) Nelson Bus Stop - Trafalgar Street outside Westpac Bank.

Richmond Bus Stop - central Queen Street.

Pickups will be at designated stops along the route and drop offs can be anywhere along the route where it is safe to pull over.

10.00 pm – Depart Trafalgar Street 10.05 pm – Wakefield Quay 10.10 pm – Beach Road - outside KFC 10.12 pm – Tahuna Beach Holiday Park gate 10.15 pm – Outside Suburban Club on Annesbrook Drive 10.17 pm – Annesbrook Drive, opposite Black Cat Dairy 10.21 pm – Main Road Stoke, tennis courts 10.26 pm – Opposite Salisbury Road shops 10.28 pm – Central Queen Street The bus leaves Queen Street, Richmond on the half hour: 10.30 pm, 11.30 pm, 1.30 am, 2.30 am (no 12.30 am service) 10.30 pm – Depart Richmond via Salisbury Road 10.32 pm – Main Road Stoke, Alliance Meats 10.34 pm – Shell, Main Road Stoke 10.37 pm – Stoke Memorial Hall 10.42 pm – Waimea Road, intersection with Beatson Road 10.46 pm – Waimea Road, intersection with Tukuka Street 10.48 pm – Waimea Road, Night Owl Dairy 10.50 pm – Rutherford Street, McDonalds 10.52 pm – Trafalgar Street

T U O ct i r t s i D n a m !

2010/2011

Tas

e d i u G r e m m Su Feel free to contact us:

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

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

NOW

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

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

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

The application also includes two off site signs: one at the intersection of Olivers Road and Motueka Valley Highway and the other at the intersection of State Highway 6 and the Motueka Valley Highway (Kohatu Corner) Land Use Consent (Application RM100872) Storage of hazardous substances.

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

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

Land Use Consent (Application RM100875) Construction of bores.

Water Permit (Application RM100876) Divert water.

Water Permit (Application RM100877) Take water.

Discharge Permit (Application RM100878) Discharge wastewater.

Discharge Permit (Application RM100879) Discharge greywater.

Submissions due: 4.30 pm on Monday 7 February 2011

road closures Closure of Road to Ordinary Vehicular Traffic Pursuant to the Transport (Vehicle Road Closure) Regulations 1965, notice is hereby given that for the purpose of allowing Richmond Unlimited to hold the Richmond Market Day, the following roads will be closed to ordinary vehicular traffic for the periods and times indicated hereunder.

Roads to be closed to Ordinary Vehicular Traffic: Queen Street from the Warring car park entrance (beside Richmond Night ‘n Day) to McIndoe Place.

Sundial Square/Croucher Street from Queen Street to the Richmond Mall car park entrance (near Pak ‘n Save).

Period of Closure: 6.30 am to 5.00 pm, Thursday 30 December 2010.

community notices Creative Communities Creative Communities is the local arts funding scheme to support community arts and cultural activity. There are four rounds per year. Closing dates are 10 November 2010, 10 February 2011, 10 May 2011, 10 August 2011.

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

Christmas holiday opening hours All of Council’s offices and service centres will be closed from 3.00 pm on Friday 24 December 2010 until 8.00 am on Wednesday 5 January 2011.

Please remember that Council can be contacted 24 hrs a day, 7 days a week, 365 days a year by phoning 03 543 8400. Council’s website is also perfect for finding the information you need quickly and easily: www.tasman.govt.nz Murchison Service Centre and Library: normal opening hours on 24, 29, 30 and 31 December 2010.

29

Classifieds

22 WEDNESDAY 22 December 2010

Trades & Services Accounting Headaches Can Be A Thing Of Your Past

Accounting

Accounts

Accounting Admin

WHY STRUGGLE?

is my passion.

First Class Accounts Has The Solution Call Sue Wing today on:

544 9010

307 Queen Street, Richmond www.firstclassaccounts.co.nz

notjustnumbers@snap.net.nz

Accountants

Need help...

- chasing your Debtors?!

- reconciling your bank statements?

Contact Paula 0274 326 900

I can support you with:

- Bookkeeping on or off site - GST, payroll and internal systems - Debt/cashflow management - Software setup & training - MYOB, Quickbooks & BankLink & Xero

Phone Sue Thomas

03 544 9748 027 283 3448

545 1053 Electrician

New Homes l Commercial Rural l Retail l Alterations

Prompt response is our priority

027 542 4473

Quick - Efficient Professional

For all Health Concerns

Hassle free motoring

FULL MECHANICAL REPAIRS BRAKE & CLUTCH SPECIALISTS

INJURED?

Need to get back to work or sports?

Try my comprehensive treatments

Acc Provider “I give you personal, individualised treatment every time”

Health for Life Ph: 544 4610

8 Centenary Place, Richmond

Builder

0800 254 846 Gardening

Gas Stays

- MYOB Certified Consultant - MYOB RetailManager Professional - MYOB Employer Services Consultants (Comacc) - MYOB ProfitOptimiser - Accounts, Payroll & Office Administration

ARCADIA

GAS STAY SPECIALISTS

Rebecca Palmer Ph: 027 255 4346

Landscaping

Lifting Equipment

accessman

www.myobnelson.co.nz

accessman

nelson ltd

12 Cargill Place, (off Beach Road) Richmond

Ph: 544 1212

Cleaning ‘S

WOF’s WHILE U WAIT

ALL WORK GUARANTEED

544 1660

Richmond Brake & Clutch 13 McGlashen Ave, Richmond LOCALLY OWNED

Diggers M

M

DOMESTIC & COMMERCIAL

CLEANING

Regular Domestic Pre/End of Tenancy Spring Cleaning After Builders / After Function Office/Commercial

FREE QUOTES

Phone Brenda

027 842 1780 03 541 0539

Interior Sewing

Gardening

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

027 5288 434 (03) 544 3977 Massage

Regas or New Struts

0800 427 782 or 03 544 1212

12 Cargill Place, Richmond (off Beach Road)

Mechanic

Painter

P&J Thompson Treat yourself to better health Your wellness is my focus Relaxation to deep tissue massage Gift-vouchers - Mobile massage Riddy Hillier Dip. Therapeutic Massage

544 3985

MAKING HEIGHT EASY

Panel Beater

Advanced Automotive

Lawns need mowing, hedges need a trim?

Now At: Sunshine Health Centre 27 Oxford Street, Richmond

21 Elms Street Wakatu Estate, Stoke

All mechanical repairs No job too big or small.

Traditional Chinese Medicine

Financial Services

p0wa2u@xtra.co.nz

Painter

Brake & Clutch

For all building in the Nelson Lakes area

Fully Trained, Security Screened

rebecca@myobnelson.co.nz

021 264 9421 03 544 5294

Advanced Auto

- New housing - Alterations & additions - Decks & fences

Quick Drying All Year Round All General Cleaning Professional Service

24hr Service

542 4473

Acupuncture

Services

Carpet & Upholstery Cleaning

proprietor

Deadline 11am Monday

BB

AD NGS BOOKI

Phone now on

Fax: 03 544 9038

10% OVFANF CED

Specialising in

Stephen Oliver

Email: sales@waimeaweekly.co.nz

Dave Preston

Builder

Cleaning

Ph: 03 544 9037

Your one-stop shop for

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

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

Ph: 544 6076 Cell: 027 544 6076

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

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

Plumber

Plumber

Realty

Tasman Bay Plumbing Services

Craig Hamilton

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

Your Solar Hot Water Specialists

544 8059

Selling houses everywhere.

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

Landscaping

Painter

QUENTIN EARLE

Painter Decorator

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

027 232 1550 AH/Fax: 544 3177

quentinearle@xtra.co.nz

Tiler

Pietro Cannata

Italian Tile Layer

A creative and professional touch for all your tiling needs

Ph: 544 7897

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

TRADES & SERVICES Builder

We’re the builders to give your house the worx!

Specialists in bathrooms, renovations, additions, alterations, kitchens ALL TRADES AVAILABLE - WE ARE THE EXPERTS all at very competitive prices!

NO JOB TOO BIG OR SMALL - DESIGN TO COMPLETION

otes Free Qu FREEPHONE Nelson 970 0093 ANYTIME - Roger 021 876 962 • Brad 021 192 1130

Exhaust & Radiator

Experienced & Qualified Service while you wait Parts Guarantee Free Quotes

15% OFF Parts when you mention this Ad Conditions apply

Quality and care, because we are car enthusiasts!

34 Beach Rd, Richmond

Ph: 544 1014

Pet Care

Lawn Care

FREE WEED KILL

FOR YOUR LAWN Limited offer to all new lawn care clients

Hassle Free No Obligation Guaranteed

Call Now

0800 895 136 Elite Grounds Care

Road Safety

SIT STAY ROADSAFE ANIMAL CARE

Easy animal care in your own home.

No stress just fuss on your precious pet/s.

Motorcycle Riding Techniques

Limited

ns, ns

Classifieds

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

Ph: 544 5283 for pricing and consultation

For Sale

HAZELNUTS Whiteheart Variety New season (2010) crop Grown in Wakefield In shell, out of shell, natural or dry roasted No additives used

$5 & $10 Door sales at 126 Main Rd South, Wakefield

Jen Trow

Ph: 544 8965

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

Rental

Camper Vans for hire

Phone: 541 8901 www.phi-hazelnuts-nelson.co.nz

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.

Available NOW 2, 4 & 6 berth 0800 696 686

Locally owned & operated

23

Graphic Artist Pigeon Valley Steam Museum Wakefield, Summer Program.

On Steam Sun 2 January ’11, Sun 16 January ’11 and also the Vintage Machinery Show 29 & 30 January ’11. Old tractors, engines, working machinery, sawmill, jigger rides. Adults $5, children free 0273 197 427 Waimea Tramping Club Sun 19 Dec, Haulashore Island Christmas picnic, ph Richard 544 0348. 31 Dec to 4 Jan, Arthur’s Pass day trips, ph Robert 544 0142. Day trip Sun 9 Jan, Barnicoat Range from Marsden Valley, medium, ph Katie 547 7850 or Guilda 547 7596. Newcomers welcome.

Nelson Anniversary Day Gala at Washbourn Gardens.Mon 31rst January 2011. We are now taking bookings.$25 per stall.No more food stalls please.

This is a Richmond Playcentre fundraiser.Ph. Tania on 544 1091 or email Wendy on wenz_ tim@hotmail.com Nelson Tramping Club Jan 1-4. Mt Alexander. Hard. $58. Ruth 544 0870 or 544 0570.

Jan 2. Loadstone.

Medium. $14. Uta 545 0280. Jan 8. Mt Starveal.

Fit. $5. Ph 5466 975.

Jan 8-9. Bike Ride to Wairoa Gorge.Lawrie 5444 096.

Jan 15 Saturday. Captain Creek Hut. Medium. $13.

Alison 544 6513.

Jan 23.

Maitai circuit via Cleveland Tce and Tantragee Saddle.

Return down the Maitai walkway and over the Centre of NZ. $0. Brenda 545 1611 Anything – Marine “ Car Boot Sale” Sat 15 Jan2011, Monaco Reserve, Monaco, 10.30am start Bring all your old, unwanted or no-longer used. boats, motors, chandlery, fishing

gear, water ski’s etc and put it up for sale free of charge. For more information, phone the Commodore 021 224 4088 Art @203 Gallery 203 Trafalgar Street, Nelson: till 8th Jan 2011 “Nöel@203” artworks for giving, by Alan Roberts, Bob Roderique, David Chadwick, Larisse Hall, Lisa Antonelli, Lyn Broughton, Peta Wright and Sally Reynolds Nelson Anniversary Day Gala at Washbourn Gardens.

Mon 31rst January 2011.

We are now taking bookings.$25 per stall.No more food stalls please.This is a Richmond Playcentre fundraiser.Ph. Tania on 544 1091 or email Wendy on wenz_tim@hotmail.com Art Exhibition ‘Mirage’. An intriguing series of oil paintings by Fiona Lees on show at Morrison St Cafe, 244 Hardy St. Until Jan 8.

Top of the South Art Exhibition More of David Kemp’s powerful blokey expressionist paintings. ‘Mainly Machinery’ - including ‘Skidder Power’, ‘Bypass Heavies’, and some rugged landscapes. Kaimira Estate Winery, 97 Livingston Road, RD1, Brightwater. 035423 491 Until 31 December.

Overeaters Anonymous FOOD is it a problem for you?

Overeaters Anonymous works!

Ph 546 4121 Way2Go Wakefield Zumba Brightwater Hall Mon 6-7pm. Aqua Aerobics Wakefield School Pool Mon 6-7pm.

Pilates Wakefield Village Hall Mon 7-8pm. Badminton Brightwater Hall Tues 6-8pm Sewing Group Wakefield Village Hall Wed 9-12pm.

Graphic Artist

Badminton Brightwater Hall Wed 6-8pm Water Woggle with Bee Wakefield School Pool Wednesday 1.15-2.15pm. Aqua Aerobics Wakefield School Pool Wed 6-7pm. Zumba Wakefield Village Hall Thursday 6-7pm.

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

Rarely available we have a position on staff for a graphic artist. Situated in a politically incorrect environment we need someone who is basically unflappable but very, very good at their job.

Using InDesign and Photoshop on PC but soon to move to Apple, you have to be able to create effective, interesting ads and newspapers on a weekly basis while remaining calm as all around you collapses.

Wakefield School Pool Aqua Aerobics Mon & Wed 6pm from the 20 Nov. Aqua Aerobics Wed 2.15pm from 1 Dec

This is a great job, permanent and we are a pretty good team to work for, plus we are locally owned and operated. You also get to work a lot closer with other staff and clients so the role’s much more interesting! You do have to have experience in the workforce and have a great work ethic.

Free Night Tours Selected Businesses for their NZ flavour and atmosphere.

Discounts given. Safe group tours at the Old Bank Reserve.

Hardy street, Nelson. (Beside the Post Office) Runs every Tuesday 7pm- Saturday Book or just show up. E-mail: melissas_tours@hotmail.co.nz Nelson Canoe Club Rolling & skills practice Tuesday night pool sessions 7 - 8:30pm at Riverside Pool.

Members with no instruction $5, Members with instruction $10, Non-members with no instruction $10, Non-members with instruction provided $20.

Further information or book for instruction pooltraining@ nelsonkayakers.co.nz Wakefield ‘Music N Motion’ for pre- schoolers and parents/ caregivers. Methodist Church cnr Arrow and Edward Sts, 10 am every Thurs followed by a cuppa. $2 one child, $3 two or more. All Welcome Richmond Spinners and Weavers meet 9-30 2nd & 4 Thurs at Birch hall, Richmond Racecourse. Evening meeting on 2nd Mon of month at 7 pm All levels of skill welcome. Phone Diane ,5476517 for morning meetings,Anne5446330 for evening meetings.

In the first instance please send your resume to: sales@waimeaweekly.co.nz Start would be in the New Year. Some Saturday work might needed in the first instance but after you are up to speed it’s all good fun.

Nelson Weekly Lost

Public Notice

Large chainsaw sign stolen from Nelson Chainsaws and Mowers, 2 Gladstone Road approx 13 December.

Do you know where it is?

Information appreciated.

‘Sawly Missed.’

No questions asked on return of sign. Phone 5410249

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

YEs.

Christmas Weekend Sunday 26 December 10.00am Boxing Day Service Worship & Celebration

Warring Carpark 243 Queen St Central Richmond

Our photos are for sale

Call our office for details 544 9037

Each

3 Salisbury Rd, Richmond

advert sales@waimeaweekly.co.nz

10

$

5PM

DEADLINE MONDAY

Club Waimea

DINE OUT

THURSDAY TO SATURDAY from 5.30pm Great food at affordable prices!

Bookings preferred but not essential

Nelson, Picton, Christchurch, Auckland

WEDNESDAY 22 December 2010

Sunday Buffet

See the

JANUARY ENTERTAINMENT

NEW YEAR in with us

Saturday 1 January

with entertainment from

NEXT OF KIN

TONY WILKES

from 5.30pm - 8.00pm Adult $22.50 Children 12 & under $11

Saturday 8 January Courtesy coach available

D’s KARAOKE

345 LOWER QUEEN STREET, RICHMOND

Ph: 543 9179 www.clubwaimea.co.nz

Members, their guests and affiliated members all welcome.

24 WEDNESDAY 22 December 2010

Advertisement