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Hundreds jeer Wright at meeting A packed Waimea Village after a time, drowned out hall jeered Village owner by comments from the auMichael Wright on Satur- dience. It became apparday night as tensions over ent very quickly that a lot the proposed levy increase of the people there were at continue to rise. the end of their patience, Close to 200 people heard with one woman trying Waimea Village Residents to explain to both John Committee spokesper- and Michael the hardship son Jerry Rowland out- it was causing to both her line the proposal and her remaining put forward by parent. She left the the Waimea Vilhall in an emolage owners Mitional state. chael and Carolyn In what was alWright to increase most a bizarre the levy paid by display of indifeach resident ference, according from $125 to $284 to some residents, per month. The Michael then atcommittee outtempted to talk Michael lined exactly what what is now a well Wright. it disagreed with, rehearsed sales including a huge increase pitch, but the residents less than one year after a soon let him know they 124 per cent rise. were having none of that. Also present for the meet- He finished shortly thereing was Michael’s father in after by threatening to law and property develop- take the residents to arbier, John Davies. With feel- tration, which was a conings high, John attempted tradiction with what his to brave the crowd and put SEE PAGE 2 his case forward but was, wheelchairs mobility scooters walker/canes electric beds and hoists lift assist chairs bathroom solutions incontinence products daily living aids/products
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Richmond Mall’s Giant giveaway Phillip Rollo The Richmond Mall is joining “the biggest show in town” yet again, with all shoppers going in to the draw to win Nelson Giants merchandise every day in March. There will be replica Fico Finance Nelson Giants singlets, jerseys and signed basketballs on offer. Every week, a double season pass will also be drawn. To enter, all you have to do is shop at any store in the Richmond Mall and write your details on the back of your receipt before putting it in the boxes provided. Richmond Mall manager David Hill says the competition was inspired by a similar one held during the Rugby World Cup. “We did it with the All Blacks last year and that was one of the most successful competitions we have run, with thousands of entries. The Nelson Giants are the most successful sports team in Nelson ever, and they are the biggest show in town,” says David. “It’s important that we, as the biggest mall in the top of the south, are supporting them.” Richmond Mall will also be sponsoring the noise crew. Twenty students from schools around the region act as the noise crew for one game each, making as much noise as they can in support of the Nelson Giants. Members of the Nelson Giants roster will also return to the Mall for Shoot the Hoops with the Giants on April 16-20. This is a unique chance to shoot baskets with some of the stars of New Zealand basketball. GEARING UP FOR THE SEASON: Richmond Mall manager David Hill, The NBL commences this weekend with center, with Nelson Giants players Pete Campbell and Gareth Dawson. the Giants taking on the Manawatu Jets The Richmond Mall is giving away Giants merchandise every day in at the Trafalgar Centre on Saturday night March. Photo: Phillip Rollo. with tip off scheduled for 7pm.
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