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Have a specialised cHristmas Vicki Spears is one of he hard workers in our community. She is a volunteer at the IHC and is one of the organisers for the community Xmas dinner. She also delivers the Waimea Weekly as a way to make ends meet for her and her son. She doesn’t have a lot and she’d be the first to tell you that. Her only mode of transport is a push-bike and two weeks ago its frame snapped beyond repair. The team at Village Cycles heard about her plight and, with Waimea Weekly’s help, managed to donate one of the latest Specialized Roll Bikes complete with carriers and a comfy seat, just in time for Xmas. Vicki was overwhelmed with the gesture and just wanted to thank Village Cycles and Steve and Jenny from Waimea Weekly. “It’s made my Christmas,” she said with a very slight quiver in her voice. Pictured - Steve Page, Vicki Spears and Village Cycles’ Rob Reid. Photo Henry Jaine.

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Small adventure in your own backyard Charles Anderson takes a kayak trip to Haulashore Island with his stepson. I had long looked out at Haulashore Island. It is just there, seemingly only a stone’s throw from the edge of Rocks Rd. But I had never made the trip. It always seemed too close to bother with. However, during one school holiday morning I decided to take my 11-yearold stepson Elijah out there. Of course, he had already been there before so it wasn’t quite as intrepid as I hoped. Still, it was a small expedition that can easily be taken from Wakefield Quay. We rented a kayak from just outside the Styx restaurant,

carefully stepped in and away we went. I hadn’t been out on the water for many years and the view it gives of the Nelson coastline is really quite novel. You see things that you would never appreciate from simply walking along Rocks Rd. It took us only about 15 minutes to reach the shoreline and we followed in the footsteps of why the island was named thus and dragged the kayak up on the beach. We were the only ones there, which was a curious thing when you looked back to the city and saw the bustle of people going about their day to day lives. Haualshore Island was originally part of the Boulder Bank, but was formed in 1903 by pioneer settlers dredging The Cut through the southern tip of the bank to improve

shipping access to Port Nelson. We wandered around the island as Elijah told me about his latest video game missions. We found memorial plaques and stumbled through the island’s swampy middle. To be honest, its a pretty grubby looking island. There was some rubbish, an old tent and sleeping mat that had long been discarded. We walk to the edge of where a concrete wharf seemingly once was and I asked Elijah to pose for a photo. We didn’t realise that only metres away was a slumbering seal. We only had the kayak for an hour so we jumped back aboard and made our way back to the shoreline. It was a small expedition but a worthwhile one.

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‘Slow down and buckle up’ say police Sara Hollyman Police are advising drivers to slow down, buckle up, and don’t drive while impaired over the holiday season. “We are all about prevention,” says Top of the South Road Policing Manager, Inspector Dan Mattison. “We’d much rather prevent crashes and deaths than attend them.” While Dan says the warnings are nothing new, he stresses their importance if we want to prevent any more deaths on our roads. To date, there have been 17 deaths on the road this year throughout our police district which encompasses Nelson, Tasman, West Coast and Marlborough, a figure that Dan says is too high. “These deaths represent family members and loved ones who are not coming home. Police and their partners endeavour to have zero fatalities on our roads.” He says, while they do police the roads and issue infringements, this is just one option to prevent crashes, especially in terms of high-risk driving behaviour such as speeding, being unrestrained, impaired (drugs/alcohol) or distracted

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STAY SAFE: Top of the South Road Policing Manager, Inspector Dan Mattison, is urging drivers to take care this holiday period. Photo: Sara Hollyman. (cellphones). Dan says speed and alcohol remain the most common factor in all of our crashes with vehicle positioning (following distances and keeping left) also featuring prominently. He says drivers should always follow the two-second rule but acknowledges that can sometimes be hard to measure, as people often count faster. “For every 10kms of speed you drive, you should be able to fit one car between you and the car in front. “So if you’re driving 70kmh you should be able to fit seven cars in front of you, 100kmh;

10 cars in front of you.” Dan says we are in a high-risk period when people are taking a much-deserved break and he wants to see everyone get home safely. “In terms of longer trips; plan the journey and make it part of the experience and have courtesy for other road users, pull over if possible and take frequent rest breaks. Road Deaths by year and (serious crashes): 2015 – 13 (80) 2016 – 14 (112) 2017 – 25 (122) 2018 – 17 (up to December 17)

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‘I have to work on Christmas Day’ For many Nelsonians, Christmas Day is a time to relax with family and take a break. But for others, it’s just another day at work. Reporter Kate Russell talks to some dedicated locals who spent December 25 in a very different way to most of us. It’s 7am on Christmas Day, and care workers Gill Hogg and Kaylene Nimmo are already at work at the Saxton Rd Disability Support Services home in Stoke. It’s their job to get the six residents who live there up for the day and give them a Christmas they’ll never forget. For Gill, this is her tenth time working Christmas Day at the home. For Kaylene it is her second. “You do it for the people,” says Gill. “These guys need someone here and we enjoy it and try to make it special. “Some of them don’t have any family around - we’re it. They love the day.” Presents are usually opened around morning tea time with a festive Christmas meal at lunch time, where the residents get to choose the menu. The rest of the day is usually spent discovering new presents, watching DVDs and relaxing. Kaylene says she enjoys helping others and still gets to enjoy a late Christmas lunch with her family after her shift. “I just find it rewarding.” Meanwhile, Nelson Fire Station senior station officer Rob Appleton is no stranger to working on December 25. “This is my ninth or tenth time working Christmas Day, and I’ll be working on Boxing Day too,” he says. “It’s just the way our rosters work.”

FIREFIGHTER: Local firefighter Rob Appleton spent his Christmas Day on-call at the Nelson Fire Station: Photo: Kate Russell. He is one of eight firefighters on duty at the station and works the 8am - 6pm shift, but says he aims to get to work an hour early. “It’s pretty much a standard day, but it is very family-oriented and all our families and kids get to come down to the station for a nice Christmas lunch and we have a big ham and a Christmas tree,” Rob says. “I don’t mind it, it’s just part of the job. “Most people wouldn’t want to work Christmas Day, but this is what I signed up for - to protect the community. “If we get a call out, we get a call out.” Meanwhile, cat motel manager Tracey Musgrave usually arrives at the Purr-fect Retreat Cat Motel in Stoke at 7.30am on Christmas Day to tend to 75 cats. She works a split shift on December 25 - three hours in the morning and three hours in the evening. With plenty of Nelson cat owners heading away on holiday, Christmas is undoubtedly their busiest time of year.

CHRISTMAS AT NATURELAND: The kea at Natureland probably don’t celebrate Christmas, but they certainly love opening presents. December 25 is the only day the wildlife trust closes for the year, but with two staff members staying on to care for the animals they will ensure that they are all included in the festivities. Christmas crackers filled with peanuts and pohutukawa flowers are given to the keas, while the capuchins will enjoy puzzle logs and parcels. The rest of the animals will also get some special treatment. Natureland director Meg Rutledge says they like to spoil them a bit at this time of year. “I often bring in some ‘treat’ fruit that we don't normally feed out, toys and decorations. It’s all a bit fun, but also low key.” Pictured above is senior keeper Cameron Hawken giving Holly the kea a Christmas cracker. Photo: Kate Russell.

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CARE WORKERS: From left are Ruth Frances Collins, Gill Hogg, Ted Cox, Shirley Ward, Kaylene Nimmo and Terry Ford at a Stoke Disability Support Services home. Photo: Kate Russell. “We were fully booked up from the beginning of August this year,” she says. The cat motel will be home to cats ranging from four-months-old to 23-years-old this Christmas. For Tracey, this is her fifth year working on Christmas Day.

CAT MOTEL: Purr-fect Retreat Cat Motel’s Tracey Musgrave spends Christmas Day looking after 75 cats. Photo: Kate Russell.

She will be accompanied by another staff member to make sure the cats are happy, fed and their rooms are clean. “We just get on with it,” says Tracey. “I’ve got company, so its quite enjoyable. When we go home afterwards, we always feel good

knowing the cats are safe and well cared for. “And I don’t mind it, because my kids have grown up and my husband is really understanding.” says Tracey. “We just have Christmas a little bit later in the morning.”

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CHANGES TO SPEED LIMITS – TASMAN DISTRICT The NZ Transport Agency in partnership with Tasman District Council are working together to improve safety by reducing the speed limits on State Highway 60, from McShane Road to Maisey Road and nine adjoining local roads in the Tasman District.

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The changes will take place from 18 December 2018. SPEED LIMITS WILL BE CHANGED ON THE FOLLOWING: State Highway SH60 between McShane Road and Maisey Road – from 100km/h to 80 km/h.

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Kaiteriteri is a favourite swimming spot for locals and visitors to the region.

Creative students Monique Higgins and Sapphire Paul jump for joy at the unveiling of the mural they helped paint. Photo: Emily Beaumont.

Bright new mural at Richmond School Emily Beaumont The end of a building at Richmond School has been indelibly brightened thanks to the creative talents of the year 5 and 6 mural group. Teacher Helen Clark began the mural at the end of last term with the 16 students

and continued throughout this term until its unveiling on Thursday, December 13. “We’re really pleased with it. It’s been such a big learning process and now it’s up, it looks fabulous,” says Helen. With input from the entire school’s students the mural features favourite aspects of

the school, also including depictions of the Cat in the Hat and Harry Potter. Richmond Resene generously gave the school a 50% discount on the paints and Helen says the mural will be entered in the nationwide Resene mural competition for 2019.

Swimming hot spots this summer With summer now upon us, reporter Amy Russ checks out some of the region's best swimming spots. Our stunning climate and easy access to some of the region’s best swimming locations make Nelson Tasman the place to be this summer. From river to sea our region has something to offer for everyone - socialising with family and friends around a bbq to sunbathing on the golden beaches and enjoying a bevvie with a view – all within a short drive from Nelson. Local swimming spots include the Aniseed and the Lee Valleys, and Wai-iti and Waimea rivers and each have reserves dotted along the way with allocated bbqs and plenty of space for a bit of backyard cricket. Aniseed Valley boasts several reserves along the river-line, Busch reserve, Twin Bridges, White Gates and the Hackett are all popular swimming

holes. While along the Lee Valley, Max’s Bush, Meads reserve and Firestone are among the most popular sites. Water temperatures average around 18 – 21 degrees in the Tasman rivers with peak season usually running from the end of December through to late January/ early February. Rabbit Island plays host to thousands of beach-goers each summer and caters to the boaters and water-skiers as well as swimmers and castle-builders. If water sports are the order of the day, head to the back beach of Rabbit Island – accessed by Boat Ramp Rd – but if space to stretch out and sunbath or cook up a few bangers is more your style, follow Redwood Rd up to the beach and find your perfect spot to relax. Tahunanui, Mapua, Kina, Kaiteriteri and, the jewel in the crown, the Abel Tasman National Park, all line Tasman Bay and each have their own camping grounds and special

reasons for people to visit. Tahunanui Beach is a hotspot for the town/beach festivevibe, Mapua is well-known for its craft beers, restaurants and art scene, Kina is perfect for the family with its tidal pools and estuary. Kaiteriteri boasts golden beaches and sparkling blue water and the Abel Tasman National Park is a mecca for hikers and kayakers, day-trippers and paddleboarders. Lastly, we can’t forget, Nelson Lakes National Park. Snuggled between the mountain ranges lies the village of St Arnaud. Spend the day or stop in on your way through the Wairau Gorge to Blenheim or Murchison. Family day walks or overnighters, the Nelson Lakes definitely has something for everyone and is absolutely a must-do place to visit over the summer. All in all, summer is the time for the water, so get out and enjoy it.

Flying drones, model aircraft and kites close to power lines can quickly ruin the fun and put people and property at risk. We want everyone to enjoy their unmanned aircraft this summer and we also want everyone to be safe, especially when around electricity. Flying your drone or model aircraft too close to power lines or equipment can cause a flashover - an abnormal electrical discharge that can start a fire. Flying too close to power lines or associated equipment can also affect your craft’s signal. Model aircraft, kites or drones touching power lines or equipment can cause an explosion, a fire or electrocution. Remember, judging distance from the ground or via an onboard camera is difficult and it does not provide an accurate measurement. Please fly your drone, model aircraft or kite in places where there are no overhead lines and other electrical assets. Know what to do to keep yourselves, your friends and your family safe. Teach the children around you to play safely with drones, model aircraft and kites. Here’s what you need to do to help you stay safe: z

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If your aircraft becomes entangled in power lines or electrical equipment, or flies into a substation, phone us on 0800 508 100. We will safely retrieve it for you. The team who work on and around our lines are trained to enter these facilities safely and are on call to help.

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Record breaking exhibition stomps into museum Kate Russell A ‘monster’ of an exhibition is opening today at the Nelson Provincial Museum and it’s expected to attract record numbers. ‘Life Before Dinosaurs: Permian Monsters’ will have visitors stepping back in time 290 million years to when bizarre-looking animals dominated life on earth. With six life-sized animatronic monsters, some over three metres long, as well as 30 casts of fossils, and full-size skeletons, this international exhibition is anticipated to be a summer hit. Museum chief executive Lucinda Blackley-Jimson says the exhibition attracts record numbers of visitors wherever it goes - and she expects Nelson will be no different. “The show combines education with interactive family fun. If you have a dinosaur fan in your family, they will love these Permian Monsters,” she says. The exhibition is based around the geological period known as the Permian, which began at the end of the ice age. It was the period of time before the first dinosaurs, when the first large land animals walked the earth. “Visitors can expect to see sharks with circular saw-like teeth, giant

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Nelson Provincial Museum chief executive Lucinda Blackley-Jimson gets up close with some of the Permian Monsters that are at the museum until April. Photo: Kate Russell. amphibians and larger predators - most notably the giant sabretoothed Gorgonopsid, who was top of the food chain,” Lucinda says. To manage the heavy number of visitors, a new ticket booking system has been set up on the Nelson Provincial Museum’s website.

“There are at least six sessions a day, so lots of opportunities for people to book in to see this exhibition over the summer,” says Lucinda. “The booking system will also reduce the inconvenience of long queues and will help ensure visitors to the museum have the best

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possible experience.” The exhibition was created by award-winning Australian exhibition creators Gondwana Studios, who specialise in creating full size, moving, animatronic models and casting accurate skeletons. It blends art and science with a collection of artwork, which offers

a glimpse back in time through the eyes of award-winning paleoartist Julius Csotonyi. The exhibition runs from 26 December - 6 April and costs $5 for adults, $3 for children and $15 for a family pass. All tickets can be purchased at www.nelsonmu seum.co.nz

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Christmas Day falls on a Tuesday this year so most rubbish and recycling collections will be one day later.

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Please place your recycling bins and bags on the roadside in a location where our drivers can see them clearly. If you leave the area prior to collection day or have an excess, you can drop your official rubbish bags and recycling at any Resource Recovery Centre free of charge. Make sure you do not overfill your recycling bin or glass crate, or it will not be collected. If you need a second crate for glass, you can buy one from a Council Office or Resource Recovery Centre for $20. Because this is a busy time of the year our contractor will have extra vehicles on the road and will be starting early. Please remember to have your rubbish and recycling out by 7.00 am and please take care when passing our collection vehicles.

Resource Recovery Centre opening hours Our Resource Recovery Centres will be closed on Christmas Day and New Years Day, but otherwise open as normal. Over the summer the Takaka and Collingwood Resource Recovery Centres will be open 7 days a week.

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More than 60 finalist garments from this year’s World of WearableArt (WOW) Awards Show are on display at the National WOW Museum, in Nelson. The exhibition of 67 finalist garments from WOW’s 30th anniversary season allows visitors to see the intricate, innovative and truly original designs up close. This year’s Supreme Award Winner, WAR sTOrY by Tatyanna Meharry and Natasha English from Christchurch is among the winning garments on display. WAR sTOrY recently took pride of place in the Hall of Memories at the National War Memorial as part of the Armistice 100 Commemorations. More than 60,000 people saw this year’s WOW awards show which presented works from 17 countries including China, the United States, United Kingdom, Poland, Greece, South Korea, Mexico, and Russia. WOW chief executive Gisella Carr says the opening of the exhibition is the start of the next journey for these extraordinary works of wearable art and an opportunity to see

the detail and craftsmanship up close. “The exhibition gives you a new appreciation for the skill, talent, and creativity of WOW. Our designers come from many walks of life. Some work in the worlds of fashion, textile or industrial design, jewellery, architecture, engineering, sculpture and painting. Others do not work in the creative sector but are individuals with a creative idea that they execute brilliantly. “This is an opportunity to understand the stories behind the garments and the designers themselves. "The exhibition also features creative elements from the show and garments are displayed in sections that reflect the competition.” Carr says 2018 has been a huge year for WOW as it celebrated its 30th anniversary, so this exhibition has a special importance. The exhibition is now open to the public and will be updated in May to change out some of the garments on display.

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The old canvas tent may have been upgraded to a campervan tricked out with the latest modcons, but the reason that Gerry and Robin Curran keep making the trip from Dunedin to Nelson each year remains the same. “There is just everything here,” says Robin. “You can either do everything or nothing.” Back in 1977, the couple came to Tahunanui on recommendation from a friend. They brought their family and their children. But now it’s just the two of them on the 41st anniversary of their summers here. “We have Christmas with other couples here and we take turns each year on who does the roast.” They are two of the thousands of campers who will descend

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Summer Movies AL Fresco When: From now until Sunday, January 27th Where: At various locations including Isel Park, Botanical Reserve, Washbourn Gardens, Fairfield Park, Founders Heritage Park, Jester House, Saltwater Baths – Motueka, Village Green – Takaka. Come and see a range of different movie genres. Gather a group and a picnic and join us from 7.30pm to play giant board games and to enjoy the gorgeous sunsets and surroundings. Movies include ‘Courage of Lassie,’ ‘Oliver,’ ‘Dr Strangelove,’ and ‘The Dawn Patrol.’

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Richmond, Motueka, Murchison or Takaka Library: Summer Safari When: Now until January 31st Send your children on an armchair safari this summer! Children can discover new worlds, develop new skills and try out challenges by enrolling in this year’s Summer Safaris.

Enjoy the spectacular scenery of the mighty Buller Gorge River as you cross NZs longest swingbridge. There’s a great swimming spot as well. Suffragists at Home – Stitching and Styles for a cause When: From now until Thursday, January 31st Where: Broadgreen Historic House 10.30am to 4.30pm daily Broadgreen Historic House was home to many suffragists in the 19th century. See women’s stitching crafts that supported change, and learn how clothing, styles and accessories helped New Zealand women to get the vote.

The Great Backyard Cricket Tournament When: Wednesday, December 26th Where: The Playhouse Café Warm ups at 12pm, first game starts 1pm Free to all. Boxing Day is the perfect day for backyard cricket. A great day out on the Playhouse’s famous custom-built backyard cricket pitch. Nelson Suter Art Society Summer Exhibition When: Dec 26th – 31st, Jan 1st – 31st Where: The Suter Art Gallery and Theatre The annual summer Cash’N Carry exhibition of members of the Nelson Art Society. Smaller works available to purchase and take home on the spot! The Great 2018 Quiz Night When: Thursday, December 27th Where: The Playhouse Café Dinner from 6pm, quiz starts at 7.30pm sharp (Free) A quiz night dedicated to all the happenings of 2018. Fun for everyone. Donations taken for the Motueka SPCA. Richmond Library Drop in Board Games When: Thursday, December 27th to Thursday, January 3rd Where: Richmond Library, Queen St, Richmond 9.30am to 6pm Hedbanz, Ticket to Ride, Scrabble, Giant Snakes and Ladders, Checkers, Pandemic and more! Richmond Market Day When: Friday, December 28th Where: Sundial Square, Queen Street,

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WHAT'S ON Centre for Fine Woodworking Exhibition When: From now until Saturday, January 12th Where: Refinery Art Space The 2018 exhibition celebrates and showcases the work of seven graduating students who have completed the 2018 Furniture Makers’ programme. Some of the pieces are for sale.

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Richmond 9am – 3pm Shopping, fun and entertainment for all the family at the biggest market in the Top of the South! New Year’s Eve Countdown When: Monday, December 31st Where: Cathedral Church Steps, Nelson City 8pm to 12.30am Head down to the church steps to welcome in the New Year, where popular Nelson bands Immigrants and Zorn will be onstage before the headline act – Blue River Baby, a powerhouse six-piece originals band from Wellington. This is a family-friendly event, with fireworks after the countdown. Lion’s Summer Fair When: Tuesday, January 1st Where: Tahunanui Sportsfield 10am to 5pm This annual event is a fun day for all the family. With over 60 stalls, fun rides and games of skill for all ages! Washbourn Garden’s Twilight Concert (Hosted by Nelson Jazz) When: Wednesday, January 2nd From 3pm Gather your family or friends and relax on the lawn at Washbourn Gardens. Bring a picnic or choose from the array of food stalls and enjoy the great line-up – the Nelson Jazz Big Club, The Tom Rainey Quartet, Sun City Soul, Django Schmango and Boogie Train.

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Higgins Heritage Park Steam Museum and Craft Fair When: Wednesday, January 2nd Where: Higgins Heritage Park, Wakefield 9am to 3pm See the large variety of exhibits and rarities at Higgins Heritage Park from hand tools to New Zealand’s largest portable steam engine. You and the family can also enjoy a Craft Fair with local entertainers, scrumptious food carts, Devonshire teas and a fabulous array of craft sites! Wakefield Country Fete When: Wednesday, January 2nd Where: Wakefield Village Hall 9am – 2.30pm The oldest country market in the region, where you’ll find fabulous local crafts, delicious food, and enjoyable music. This year’s theme is Steampunk – wow the judges with your outfit! Nelson Jazz Festival When: January 2nd to January 5th Where: Various locations Four days of fabulous jazz to celebrate the start of 2019. There will be a feast of jazz musicians performing at various locations throughout Nelson and Richmond. Richmond Library: Catch the Wave – Summer Reading for Teens When: Now until Saturday, February 2nd Where: Richmond Library, 280 Queen

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Sunday, January 13th Where: 72 Aranui Road, Mapua 10am to 5pm Local Tasman artists will be exhibiting their artwork at this annual exhibition. All artwork is for sale. Nelson Classic and Vintage Motorcycle Show When: January 5th to January 6th Where: Stoke Memorial Hall Saturday 9am to 5pm, Sunday 9am to 4pm ($5 Adults, children free) Come in and view some of the legendary machines including Norton, Triumph, BSA, Ducati, BMW, and Harley Davidsons, also modern classics such as Honda, Yamaha and Kawasaki. Black Caps Beach Cricket When: Sunday, January 6th Where: Tahunanui Beach (free) 3pm to 6pm Come and enjoy a spot of fun beach cricket and meet some of the Black Caps!

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Teddy Bear’s Picnic When: Sunday, January 6th Where: Isel House and Park 11am to 1.30pm Bring your favourite teddy and enjoy an afternoon of fun games, entertainment, activities and amusements. Skatepark Tour When: Saturday, Jan 5th, Takaka (3 to 5pm), Sunday Jan 6th, Murchison (1 -3pm), Monday Jan 7th, Mapua (5 to 7pm), Wednesday Jan 9th, Tapawera (5 to 7pm), Saturday Jan 12th Motueka (3 to 5pm), Monday, Jan 14th, Wakefield (5 to 7pm), Wednesday, Jan 16th Brightwater (5 to 7pm), Saturday Jan 19th, Richmond (3 to 5pm), Sunday, Jan 20th, Nelson (3 to 6pm). The Skatepark Tour returns to the region this summer, showcasing the best talent on skateboards, BMX and scooters. Helmets are compulsory for all competitors. Tahuna Summer Sounds When: Friday, January 11th and Friday, January 18th Where: Tahunanui Reserve, Bisley Walk, Tahunanui Beach (free) Kick back, relax, and enjoy the the sounds of summer at this family-friendly festival. Local musicians will perform across two different stages, and there’ll be a dedicated youth and family zone with heaps of ‘have a go’ beach themed sports, games and interactive challenges!

Golden Bay A and P Show When: Saturday, January 19th Where: Golden Bay Recreation Park (Preshow tickets $10, Gate sales $15, under 15 free) A true country, family-friendly show. Get up close to the animals, horse riders, choppers and shearers. Stunning displays of baking, flowers, handcrafts and photography. There’s a huge array of trade stands, lots of fun amusement rides, an entertainment hub and a children’s play area. Jazz on the Village Green When: Most Sundays from January 20th to March 24th Where: Founders Heritage Park ($2 per person) 1.30pm to 4pm Relax on the Village Green with live jazz. Bring a picnic and enjoy the summer sounds. Nelson Summer Kite Festival When: Sunday, January 20th Where: Neale Park, Nelson (gold coin donation) See the amazing kite creations fill the skies over Neale Park at the 28th annual Nelson Summer Kite Festival. Tata Titanic Carboard Boat Race When: Saturday, Jan 26th Where: Tata Beach, Golden Bay 10am to 1pm (free) This annual event is a must see or do! Get your creative building skills on and create a winning cardboard boat. Lots of fun and laughter for participants. Prizes for Best Boat, Spectacular Sinking, Costumes and more.

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I am flying. I’ve hopped aboard a locallymade Hybrid bike for the week courtesy of the Bike Station, and already I’m zooming down Main Rd Stoke with a backpack, on the way to the supermarket. I have written about e-bikes before and the overwhelming comment that comes through is that they shorten distances – they flatten hills. And they’re not wrong. In Nelson we have a pretty good network of bike tracks that give access to the entirety of the city. The only issue is in some places the gradient of that network can be a little intimidating. Not on the Hybrid. I’m at work in Tahunanui in less than 10 minutes, zooming past dozens of drivers in cars. You can see how cyclists can get sanctimonious because, for that week, I pitied those drivers – waiting limply in their steel shells. So, I set myself the challenge of not driving a car for a week. And I almost made it. Brendon at the Bike Station also fitted a child’s seat to the back meaning I could throw my three-year-old on there and whizz her down to pre-school. It’s faster to go straight down Waimea Rd and then through the middle of town to the Botanics. It took me about 13 minutes. This was revolutionary. The law about speed on e-bikes is a little grey. There isn’t a max speed, but there is a max power allowed. But if you have a big motor in a light bike, well, then you fly. Well, you do until you forget to charge the thing and drain the

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The snapper fishing over the last weeks has been extraordinary, reports of large hauls and massive fish kept pouring in from all over the bay. Last week the catches started to slow down as the water warmed up, and by now most snapper have gone off the bite and concentrate on producing another generation of fantastic sports and eating fish. If you are lucky you might spot a spawning school on the surface, an impressive sight! With the snapper out of the game for the moment (they will come back in late January) us fishos have to look for other options to enjoy our favourite pasttime and luckily there are plenty of them. Kingfish are probably the most exciting game fish in the bay and they like the warm water. Although the larger specimen (legal size is 75cm) can be elusive it is worth every effort once you have hooked one of these green torpedoes. To land one, make sure your gear is strong and flawless, kingies will find every weak-

ness and they will run into any obstacle if you can’t hold them away from it. Areas that provide cover and current are ideal, try fishing close to the rocks off Pepin Island, the Boulder Bank or even in the cut (make sure you stay out of the way of other boats). The spat farm produces good fish too but also attracts a lot of undersized fish, it can be difficult to hook a legal sized one. Trolling large Rapalas is an effective way to cover a larger area, going over 8 knots of speed is said to keep the barracoutas away from your lures, unfortunately there seem to be a lot of them that don’t know this rule… Casting stick-baits or poppers into “fishy” areas or work-ups is a spectacular method that challenges both your skills and gear, make sure they are up to it! Live baits are another great method, burley up to attract a lot of baitfish and let a kahawai or jack mackerel swim out under a balloon or slowly troll them. Find more info on dawnbreak ers.co.nz or on facebook!

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than finding a park and paying for it. But I did have to drive a car to go pick up some flooring. That is a limitation of the bike – it can’t carry a trailer load of wood … yet. A week on an e-bike will bring it home acutely how we are still building transport infrastructure for a future that will likely not exist. Perhaps in that future we will all have e-cars, or selfdriving cars. But, really, if you want a ridiculously efficient means of transport which still gives you a healthy boost and makes you feel a bit more alive that sitting behind the wheel in rush hour traffic, inching forward every minute, then an e-bike is the best bet. Yes, the one I was riding was several thousand dollars, so I won’t be getting one anytime soon. But the experience did re-energize my own motivation for riding my regular bike. So now, pretty much every day, I ride to work.

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Region set for busiest cruise season yet Nelson’s cruise season is well underway with the first ship heading through the cut earlier this month. Nelson will see nine visits from cruise liners ranging in size this season – a huge jump from the two visits last summer. The first ship to arrive was Holland America’s MS Maasdam on December 14 – the largest passenger ship for the year, carrying 1258 passengers and 580 crew members. The ship spent 12 hours here and local tourism operators say it made a busy start to the season. Cable Bay Adventure Park owner Richard Ussher took over the business at the peak of last year’s summer season. “We are getting quite a few bookings from the cruise ships, which is great.” Nelson iSite manager Renee Bennett-Shields says the first visit of the season was a busy one with passengers wanting to do a number of things both in the city and out across the region. “They were keen on the city highlights, we sent them on quite a few wine tours, taxis took them out on

four-hour tours, which was quite cool for the taxis.” She says there was a lot of interest in Abel Tasman so they organised an extra bus to head out that way. “There were a lot of people who stayed around the city, we handed out a lot of maps and they did things like walk up the Centre of New Zealand. “It was an exciting day, we had a lot of fun,” says Renee. NRDA visitor destination manager Gisela Purcell says this season has seen a big increase in vessel visits compared to last season. “We are working with Port Nelson on the attraction of further cruise business with a focus being on the smaller, higher-value ships. “However, our overall focus is on growing the shoulder seasons as that will have the best returns for our community, and so the majority of our efforts are focussed in this area.” The Caledonian Sky will arrive on December 29 and stay overnight, which will offer Nelson in a different light to the 188 people on board.

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Driving a dunger is a rite of passage for kiwi teens. So, it’s no wonder young drivers are seven times more likely to be in a fatal crash than any other driver. Working as a panelbeater for four decades, I’ve seen thousands of crashed cars. And I can always tell the fatal ones. With low safety ratings; no crumple zones, compartment protection or structural integrity, cars become unrecognisable. Being a dad, the ones belonging to young drivers affected me the most. It’s the small things that get to you. A hair scrunchie around the handbrake. A schoolbook on the dashboard. I’d just think over and over, what if that had been my kid? I don’t care if driving dungers is a rite of passage. I made sure my teen got a car with a good safety rating. And I urge you to do the same. Because, until we break the tradition of putting young drivers in the worst cars, we can’t break the tradition of young drivers dying in them.

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The battle for supremacy in the Stock Car grade will take another turn in the Christmas Club Champs at Milestone Homes Top of the South Speedway this Saturday night. The battles have been constant as the pecking order sorts itself out, Hamish Carter and Dylan Clarke have been at each other most of the season but put their feud aside to team up for the Tasman Thunder in the victory over the Grizzlies last meeting. Levi Collier has his own set of targets while two-time South Island champion Keightley Teece’s reign as champion finishes mid-January when the title is up for grabs in Christchurch. He will be keen to pick up the club championship after being spun in heat two last meeting after winning the first race. The visitors took the spoils last meeting, the locals will be keen to keep this title at home, but

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HOSES OR Hamish Carter has been a revelation this year, not afraid to use the bumper, a key driver in the Thunder team’s win last meeting, a challenge for the club title will be on his radar on Saturday night. Photo: Tom Laney/Imagepress. anything can happen in the world of stock car racing. The T.Q’s return with another round of club champs and the Youth Ministocks will be on show once again, the Street Stocks were busy taking each other out at the South Island title, they could get up to anything after a good Christmas feed. The club is busy preparing for the onslaught of the NZ Super Stock GP on the 11/12th

of January, many of our drivers are down in Christchurch on Boxing day, getting a final run before the NZ title on the fourth and fifth of January. Ian Burson will be competing in Huntly on the same weekend as the GP for the NZ Super Saloon title, a busy time of the year for many of our drivers competing around the country over the coming month. Racing kicks off 6pm Saturday, December 29.

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Bateup Road open to two lanes Work on the widening of Bateup Road is taking a break until Sunday 6 January. The road is now open to two lanes, one gravel and one sealed. There is a posted speed limit of 30 kmh, so please drive slowly and carefully. Our thanks go to the residents of Bateup Road for their patience with the construction works in 2018. The project is due for completion in March 2019. More information is available at www.tasman.govt.nz/link/ bateup.

Celebrate Sunday opening at Richmond Library Join us at Richmond Library for its first day of Sunday opening, 1.00 pm - 4.00 pm on Sunday 20 January. It will be a special day at the library, with lucky dips for kids, prizes, giveaways, cake and more. Tasman Mayor Richard Kempthorne will be on hand to greet the first visitors through the door.

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