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The Tasman region has done an ‘outstanding job’ throughout the lockdown, says Tasman mayor Tim King. “I really think the results in terms of our case numbers speak for themselves, in terms of how well we have done.” Tim says he has seen a lot of supportive messages from people in the community in terms of the collective response. He said there are two sides to remember, and that although the region has done well during the lockdown, a lot of people and small businesses in the community are concerned about their future. “There is an appreciation around how well we have done but there are massive economic implications, and there is concern for small businesses, especially around tourism and hospitality.” Tim says that the region’s essential workers have been ‘standout.’ “The region’s essential workers have really stood out. People working at supermarkets, in agriculture and horticulture, medical personal, transport operators, the list goes on. These people have worked hard to keep the region supplied and running, and they deserve a huge amount of our respect.” Tim says that, as we move into level 3 today, we need to keep a focus on supporting local businesses. “All of these local businesses have always helped our community out,” Tim says. “A lot of them have sponsored sports teams, given to community groups. This is our chance as a community to do

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Essential workers on the front lines throughout Lockdown Susan Johnson Workers in essential services having been helping our community through Level 4 lockdown, ensuring we receive medical care and fuel for essential travel. Two of these workers are Denise Jones who works at Caltex, and Susan Smith, a Registered Nurse at the Urgent Medical Care unit at Nelson Hospital. Denise Jones is one of the team at the locally owned Caltex in Richmond, and remembers it was a bit worrying starting a new job just

before a pandemic struck. It has become second nature for New Zealanders to look for the two metre marks on the floor when entering a store and to search out the hand sanitizer, but it wasn’t like that five weeks ago. “There was a bit of confusion at the start, “says Denise. “Which way to enter the shop, whether we were even open, what we could sell that’s what I remember most about the very beginning.” Caltex didn’t experience any panic buying nor have they been busy through the lock-

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Denise Jones considers herself very lucky to have a job at the moment and RN Susan Smith, one of many frontline nurses working around the country. Photos: Susan Johnson. down. The police paid them a visit at the beginning of the lockdown to provide support which Denise found reassuring and she considers herself very lucky to have a job. “As I live alone, I enjoy coming into work, but it does make me think of

all those elderly people in the community who are also on their own and not able to get out. I wish more could be done.” The staff at the Urgent Medical Care unit also had a steep learning curve with a virus the experts were learning about as it developed.

Local nurse Susan Smith was thankful for the team spirit of the nurses. “Luckily, we have an amazing lead nurse so we all fell looked after, prepared and able to give the best care we can,” she said. “The public have, in general, been understanding and respectful.”

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Waimea dam seeks government funding for Covid recovery Matt McCrorie Waimea Water and its contractors have recommenced construction on the Waimea Community Dam, as of yesterday, when the country moved back into Alert Level 3, and the project may see a much-needed boost in government funding. Waimea Water CEO Mike Scott says the project’s main contractor, Fulton Hogan and Taylors, have developed a Covid-19 control plan for the dam. “Fulton Hogan and Taylors’ Covid-19 Control Plan will be based on the health and safety standards and protocols developed collectively and collaboratively by the construction industry to meet MBIE expectations.” Mike says. The Waimea Water team has continued to move forward on the project during Level 4. “The wider team has been very busy over the last four weeks, primarily working on required design enhancements, construction systems and records, looking at opportunities to recover schedule.”

Meanwhile, the Tasman District value to the project and speed it Council has asked the Govern- up, while also providing job opment for $32.6 million in funding portunities.” for the project. The government has said that This includes $13 million to meet the announced funding would costs associated with the Cov- be used for projects that will enid-19 lockdown, $10 millon to hance the productivity and the offset costs due to this year’s $25 ability for our backbone indusmillon budget increase, tries to expand. This along with a further is “exactly what the $9.6 millon for a hydro Waimea Community power station. Dam is doing,” says This comes with the anMike. nouncement that the “More than ever, the government is looking Tasman region will at investing $800m in need the Waimea ‘Shovel-ready’ projects Community Dam. to help boost the econPrimary industry, so omy once the country reliant on water seWaimea Water starts to recover after curity, is likely to be CEO Mike Scott at the forefront of the Covid-19 crisis. Mike says that the rethe region’s, and New gion’s initiative to seek funds Zealand’s, recovery from potenfrom the government is a win- tially the greatest recession many win. of us will ever experience.” “The dam is a ‘shovel underway’ Councillor Dana Wensley says project, it’s more than shovel that she is hopeful that the region ready really, it’s well underway, will receive the funding from and perfectly positioned to make the government to help the dam the most of central government’s move forward. Covid-19 infrastructure fund- “My concerns have always been ing,” he says. “It is a win-win op- cost to council. We are in a posiportunity as we could add further tion where we need government

More than 120 workers to return to the Waimea Community Dam site from first day of Alert Level 3- view looking down the alignment of the culvert prior to Alert Level 4-Waimea Weekly. Photo: Supplied. support, and I think it would be astounding if we didn’t get funding from central government.” Dana says that the funding the council has requested from the government will go a long way in terms of helping the region in its economic recovery. “Local and central government

are going to be very important in terms of kickstarting the economy. We are looking down the barrel of hard times in the next few years, and our capital works projects are really important.” “It is crucial for council to help restart the economic recovery, and this is a crucial part of that.”

Tasman has done an ‘outstanding job’ in lockdown frOM PAGE 1 Small businesses are essential to the Tasman region, Tim says. “These small businesses are what

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Teachers ready to go back to school

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Schools in the region will partially reopen today, the Government announced last week, as the country moves from Alert Level 4 to Alert Level 3. Prime Minister Jacinda Ardern announced that early learning centres and schools would be open for students up to and including year 10, but only for families who needed them. Peter Verstappen, President of the Nelson Principals’ Association, says that teachers in the region are supportive of the move. “Schools understand that we are really here to serve the needs of the state. What we can do for the community is to accommodate the community needs as people try to return to some sort of normal.” Peter says that the strong message is that people should stay at home under Level 3, - if there is no other option for alternative care, then school is open. Teachers around the region have been working hard over the last week to make sure that schools are safe, and Peter

says that one of the directions schools have taken is to create bubbles. “For example, at Wakefield School we will have 10 people – eight children and two staff – per bubble. They will essentially be their own school. They will have their own entrance to the school, maintain their own space, and will maintain a distance of one metre inside.” Peter says that other measures are being looked at, for example, keeping siblings in the same school bubble, and making playgrounds and most sports equipment off limits. Schools will be maintaining a focus of having as few people at school as they can. “We will only have as many staff as we need.” One obstacle that has been highlighted for teachers will be managing students in the classroom and those learning at home, at the same time. “Most of our kids will stay at home, and the programme at schools will be the home learning programme, along with some extra activities. So this should make it easier for teach-

ers,” Peter says. There may be difficulty where numbers of students returning to school begin to grow in two or three weeks’ time, Peter says. “That period of crossover will be a trickier time.” While there have been challenges as schools and teachers have had to change the way they work through the pandemic, Peter says that it is a good chance to think about the future of education. “My own staff have shown themselves to be really motivated and open-minded about transferring to a home-based learning environment - teachers have risen to the challenge and found some pleasure in being creative.” “I’ve always been a strong advocate for breaking down the barriers between home and school in service of children’s learning – and in this region I think we can be well pleased with the way parents and teachers have seen themselves as partners in learning,” Peter says. “I think parents and teachers have a newfound respect for each other.”

Peter Verstappen, principal of Wakefield School and President of the Nelson Principals’ Association, says that local schools are ready for students who need them. Photo: Matt McCrorie.

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Water restrictions have shifted back to Stage 1 for Moutere East residents. This despite only modest rainfall of between 6-11 mm last weekend. Cooling temperatures, reduced demand and aquifer recharge made the change effective on Monday April 27. Residents in Moutere West remain unchanged at Stage 1. Dennis Bush-King, convenor of Tasman’s Dry Weather Task Force, hopes the remaining restrictions will not affect too many people. “Despite the Covid-19 lockdown, water use has been well managed, but it is still drier than normal going into winter this year and this may have implications for winter feed availability,” he says. For irrigators in the Dove a ceasetake remains in place, and the Dovedale Rural Water Supply remains at Phase B. Under Phase B restrictions you can’t water the lawns, fill or top up your pool or use water for play activities. You can still water veggie gardens and fruit trees with a handheld hose, timer system or bucket. Watering your amenity

gardens and trees is only permitted every second day, again using a handheld hose or timer system. If your street address is an even number, water on even-numbered calendar days, and likewise for odd numbers. There are no restrictions in place across the balance of Tasman district.

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The Tasman Youth Council is organising a writing competition for highschool-aged youth around the Tasman region. Proposed by Tasman Youth Councillor Gulliver MacDonald, who has organized it with the help of fellow Youth Counsellors Jacob Evans and Mackenzie Brough, the theme for the writing piece is “Life in lockdown.” Entries should be under 800 words. Details of the competition, along with the due date, will be available on the Tasman Youth Council and Tasman District Council Facebook pages. A prize of $65 will be awarded to the winner, selected by Tasman District Mayor Tim King.

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Zero per cent rates rise will ‘ease the burden’ on ratepayers, Mayor says Matt McCrorie The Tasman District Council has shelved its plans for a 2.7 per cent rates increase for the 2020/2021 financial year, to help the community struggling with the econom-

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burden on all ratepayers at this time,” Tasman Mayor Tim King said of the decision made to drop rates increase. The council expects the zero rates increase to equate to a loss of income of around $2.3 million over a yearlong period. According to council, both councillors and council staff will be looking into how savings can be made to offset the reduction in rates income. Other income, from commercial rentals and dividends from Nelson Airport and Port Nelson, will also be less than projected, which could create a further shortfall in council revenue. Tim says that the effects of a zero per cent rates increase Tim King will have an effect on some council services and projects for some time. “We’ll be asking everyone to bear that in mind and manage their expectations as we navigate our way through this unprecedented event.” “The focus right now is helping our communities get though the difficult weeks and months ahead, while taking a long-term approach to our economic recovery. We’ll get there by working together.” The council noted that, while the zero rates increase means the overall rates revenue for council is zero, this may not translate to zero rates increase for all ratepayers. Actual increases for individual ratepayers vary because of different services they may receive. Councillor Dana Wensley says that a zero rates increase was a good faith decision in taking steps to hear the concerns of the community. “One of the questions I asked was, ‘can we cover essential service and regulatory functions with a zero per cent rates increase’, we were told ‘yes’,” says Dana. Dana says that council may look different as an outcome of the Covid-19 pandemic. “We will have to make hard decisions going forward as to what council will look like after Covid,” she says. “Covid has taught us that we can work smarter – I understand that there have been discussions about what we can do to cut costs and looking at how people work in ways that we hadn’t thought of before.” Some potential savings presented to Council in a staff report include a zero staff pay increase this year across the board, deferring capital expenditure not already contracted for, cost containment through reduced training, travel and accommodation costs, redirecting some accommodation expenditure through having more permanent work from home arrangements, and deferring recruitment of non-critical new positions in the 2020/2021 financial year. Dana says that the biggest thing the public can do to ensure the economic resilience of the region was to make the lockdown work. “I’m really proud of our region. We’ve done really well.”

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Lianne and Steven Fry start preperations for the “Gateway” method of remembrance for last weeks Anzac Day celebrations. Due to the shutdown rules that prohibit groups, they, along with their neighbours at the end of Appleby Straight, stood for one minutes silence. They said the only sound was another neighbour Eric Keepa playing the last post. Photo: Steve Page.

Locals feel Anzac Spirit despite lockdown Matt McCrorie While Anzac services throughout the country were cancelled due to Covid-19, Tasman residents didn’t let that stop them from celebrating in their own way. While the usual dawn parade that has become a fixture of ANZAC day for years was unable to go ahead due to level 4 restrictions, a number of Tasman residents stood at the end of their driveways as the sun rose on Saturday April 25, as a sign of respect for those who lost their lives in First World War. ANZAC displays were also set up in resident’s home and front lawns, with many using whatever they had in their house to create homemade ‘Poppies’ to remember those who fought for our country.

Richmond Ward Councillor Dana Wensley laid a wreath at the Richmond Cenotaph on behalf of the Tasman District Council. President of Richmond and Waimea RSA John Llewellyn said he was ‘so impressed’ with people efforts to commemorate in their own way around the region. “I’ve been walking around, and I’ve been so impressed with the amount of people who put poppies and different displays on their fences,” he says. “People have really gotten into the spirit of it.” “I went down and put some flowers down at the memorial, and someone else put a wreath down as well.” “Some of us stood at dawn, and I think for the situation it has been quite well done.” John says that in the absence

of the usual dawn parade, he wasn’t entirely sure how people would commemorate this year. “I was impressed that so many people got amongst it. It’s a Remembrance Day, and people were able to remember in their own way and have their own service.” John also said this year in particular was a good opportunity for younger ones to get involved and learn more about ANZAC. “A lot of people got involved this year, especially the younger ones. I’ve got grandkids who made poppies and home and got to learn about it that way.” John said that he was impressed that poppies had been placed on the headstones of former servicemen at the Richmond Cemetery. “It’s a great mark of respect for the former servicemen.”

Thousands sign Air NZ petition Charles Anderson More than 10,000 people have signed a petition imploring the Government and Air New Zealand to stop a proposal to shift the airline’s engineering hub from Nelson. The proposal, which staff were told of last week, will see Nelson will lose at least 100 high paying jobs and $10 million in regional income if the shift of Air New Zealand’s heavy aviation maintenance work to Christchurch takes place. The airline has made the decision to transfer its heavy aviation maintenance work for turbo propped aircraft like the ATRs and Q300s to Christchurch in what is being described as a ‘brutal blow’ for the Nelson region. Will Snowden, who started the petition, says if you live in Nelson, own a business, or

support a business in Nelson the proposal will impact you in some negative way. “Nelson is the last Regional base Air NZ has left, all others have been closed. Air NZ and the Government (the majority shareholder in Air NZ) have a responsibility to all of NZ to promote and develop Regional NZ.” Nelson MP Nick Smith says it is not surprising that Air NZ is downsizing its aircraft maintenance with the global collapse in aviation, but he is very disappointed at the closure of Nelson’s heavy maintenance facility. “The worry is that we will not recover these skilled jobs when the Covid-19 emergency is behind us. The only consolation is the retention of the light overnight maintenance.” Nick remains confident about the retention of air services

Your electricity discount is on its way Network Tasman is pleased to announce that its consumers will receive a discount credit on their next power bill.

$6.4m of discounts to be provided to consumers Network Tasman will credit a total of $6.4m to consumers’ next power bills. Consumer ownership and a focus on cost efficiency has enabled Network Tasman to credit $184 million of discounts back to consumers in the region since the discount scheme’s inception in 1994. Network Tasman will credit $12.1m in discounts back to consumers in 2019/20 —$5.7m was credited to consumers in September 2019 and $6.4m will be credited in the coming weeks.

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Nick Smith, MP for Nelson, has recently expressed disappointed over the final electorate boundaries announced by the representation commission. The Representation Commission released the final electorate boundaries and names for the 2020 and 2023 General Elections on 17 April 2020. The final boundaries will see Brightwater shift from the Nelson electorate, represented by Nick, to the West Coast Tasman electorate, currently represented by Damien O’Connor. “Brightwater is a great community that I have been fortunate enough to be parliamentary representative of for 30 years, including eight years when it was my home,” Nick says. “I accept it is a numbers game with Nelson’s growth exceeding that of the West Coast, but still believe it has a far stronger community of interest with Richmond and Nelson than Motueka and the West Coast.”

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Nick Smith “I am still totally committed to Brightwater and invite residents to continue to use my office for assistance through the lockdown.” Nick says that

he will continue to support the Snowden’s Bush Trust. “I am also fully committed to seeing through the Snowden Bush project to completion to have this stunning block of native bush permanently protected.” Damien O’Connor says that, while shifting boundaries is a reality of MMP based on population, he hopes Brightwater residents will embrace the change and enjoy the experience of “being part of one of the best electorates in the country.” “Ours is an electorate with 8 national parks, spectacular scenery, and a huge diversity of industry.” Damien says that he is extremely excited at the prospect of representing Brightwater in Parliament. “I have long been an advocate for Brightwater,” Damien says, noting that for years he’s had people from the area approach him for support. “Primarily, I take the job as representing people, and that’s regardless of any electoral boundaries.”

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We all need food and essential items such as medicine, so please don’t try to go without. There are plenty of ways to get this to you.

It’s OK to ask for help. As we work through this together, there are people and agencies able to support you. Here’s a range of advice, help, or support if you need it. In an emergency For health advice It’s as important as always to get medical support if you’re unwell. You don’t need to wait.

For health advice about babies or children

Call 111 for Fire and Emergency, Police, Ambulance or Civil Defence. Call your Doctor, or contact Healthline for free health advice and information provided by trained professionals.

Call Plunket to speak to a Plunket nurse.

111 (Emergency Line) 0800 611 116 (Healthline) www.healthpoint.co.nz

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Talk to your support networks like family, whānau, friends, iwi and neighbours to see if they could deliver essential items to you.

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If you don’t have support networks, or they are unable to help you, you can order groceries online from some stores.

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If the options above don’t work for you, or you don’t have internet access, you can contact your Civil Defence Emergency Management Group to deliver essential items, including:

Civil Defence Emergency Management Groups

> Food

Waikato – 0800 800 405

> Water

Bay of Plenty – 0800 884 222

> Groceries

Tairāwhiti – 0800 653 800

> Pet Food

Taranaki – 0800 900 077

> Medication

Manawatū-Whanganui – 0800 725 678

> Cooking

Hawke’s Bay – 0800 422 923

> Fuel

Wellington – 0800 141 967

> Clothing

Nelson - Tasman – 0800 50 50 75

> Bedding

Marlborough – 03 520 7400

Call or text 1737 to talk to someone trained to help.

However you feel, there’s someone to talk to if you need it.

For specific help, you can contact the Depression Helpline or Alcohol Drug Helpline.

For support with family violence or sexual violence

Call 111 if you or someone else is in immediate danger of being harmed or may harm themselves.

It’s ok to leave your bubble to keep yourself or someone else safe. If you need to leave, help will be there.

Find local social support services in your area, call the Family Services 211 helpline. Call Women’s Refuge for advice, support and safe accommodation when you’re dealing with violence in your life.

Northland – 0800 790 791 Auckland – 0800 222 296

Otago – 0800 322 4000 Southland – 0800 890 127 1737 (1737 Helpline)

Chatham Islands – 03 305 0033 ex 715

1737.org.nz 0800 111 757 (Depression Helpline) 0800 787 797 (Alcohol Drug Helpline) 111 (Emergency Line) 0800 211 211 (Family Services 211 Helpline) www.familyservices.govt.nz/directory/ 0800 733 843 (Women’s Refuge)

For rural and farming support

Contact your local Rural Support Trust. They can point you in the right direction for the support you need.

0800 787 254 (Rural Support Trust)

For animal welfare matters

Call Ministry for Primary Industries for animal welfare concerns and enquiries and to report cruelty.

0800 00 83 33 (MPI)

For employment advice and support

Contact Work and Income if you’re looking for work or have a vacancy that needs to be filled.

0800 779 009 (Work and Income’s Job Search line) www.workandincome.govt.nz

Know your rights as an employee and keep yourself safe.

Contact Employment NZ or visit their website for information on your rights as an employee.

0800 20 90 20 (Employment New Zealand) www.employment.govt.nz

Contact Worksafe for information on working safely.

0800 030 040 (Worksafe) www.worksafe.govt.nz

Visit the Work and Income website for financial support for emergency and ongoing needs.

www.workandincome.govt.nz

You can apply for a main benefit online and check your eligibility for food assistance.

0800 559 009 (MSD General Line)

0800 32 668 65 (Elder Abuse Hotline)

For financial support

For concerns about the wellbeing or safety of a child

Call Oranga Tamariki if a child or young person is unsafe, not being cared for, or separated from their parents or caregivers.

0508 326 459 (Oranga Tamariki)

For temporary accommodation

Contact the Temporary Accommodation Service if you urgently need a place to stay.

0508 754 163 (Temporary Accommodation Service)

If you are struggling financially, it’s ok to ask for support.

www.orangatamariki.govt.nz

https://temporaryaccommodation.mbie.govt. nz/how-we-can-help/ 0800 836 262 (Tenancy Services) www.tenancy.govt.nz 22 April 2020

Contact Tenancy Services for information about your legal rights.

www.civildefence.govt.nz

Canterbury – 0800 24 24 11

Call the Elder Abuse Helpline for a free service that older people can contact if they or someone they know are experiencing elder abuse.

For renting and tenancy advice

ishopnewworld.co.nz (New World)

West Coast – 03 900 9329

PlunketLine is a free parent helpline and advice service available to all families, whānau and caregivers.

For mental health or addiction support

For further information on other support There are a number of organisations working to make sure everyone is looked after.

Visit the Unite Against COVID-19 website or contact the New Zealand Government Helpline.

https://my.msd.govt.nz/ (Food grant & benefit app) 0800 552 002 (Seniors 65+) 0800 88 99 00 (Students) 0800 779 997 (New Zealand Government Helpline) www.Covid19.govt.nz www.govt.nz/about/about-us/contact-us/

Information taken from the Covid-19 website, which is updated regularly. Current as of April 2020.

News

WEDNESDAY 29 April 2020

Tasman businesses changing the way they trade for level 3 Matt McCrorie After nearly 5 weeks at home, local hospitality businesses are ready to get back to work. However due to the restrictions at level three, cafes and restaurants around the region have had to adapt and change the way they do business. Mishael Sowman, owner of Ginger Café and Ambrosia Café in the Richmond mall, said she is ‘totally thrilled’ to be able to trade again. Ginger Café, which is in the mall but has an entry to the car park, has set up an online ordering system, which can be found via their Facebook page. After customers place and pay for their coffee online, they can pick up their coffee, which will be left for them at a station in front of the café. “We have done a lot of research and making sure we are doing everything safely,” Mishael says. The Café owner said that being able to begin trading at level 3 is ‘a step in the right direction.” “People are hanging out for a good coffee, we are thrilled that people have been so supportive. We’ve had so many messages of support from our customers, it’s been tremendous.” Bu-nga Krataitong, who owns

Sarah Chapman is ready to open The Local in Brightwater, after receiving orders as early as last week. Photo: Sara Hollyman. several restaurants in the region including Lemongrass and Chai-Yo in Richmond, says that her team is excited to get back to work. “We are excited to get back. Social distancing and contactless payment and pickup will be the key for us, as the owner I am concerned for my team members.” “At the moment we will do online ordering, for both Chai-Yo and Lemongrass.

“We will call customers when their meal is ready, and we will have a pickup point in front of the restaurant.” “We are absolutely excited to get back to trading,” Bu-nga says. “We have been speaking to customers. We have had great feedback. It’s a real community.” Sarah Chapman, owner of The Local in Brightwater, says she was inundated with booking requests shortly after the announcement

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Local charity finds a home for unwanted food Matt McCrorie Long lines, toilet paper shortages - supermarkets were packed in the days before New Zealand moved into Alert Level 4. While people across the region were stocking up, businesses around the region were doing the opposite. Cafes and restaurants in the Tasman and Nelson region had two days to get rid of fresh food and produce before they closed their doors for the foreseeable future. So, what happened to all that food?

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That’s where a local charity, Kai with Love, stepped in. The group Kai with Love was started two years ago with the aim of redistributing food that would otherwise have gone to waste, to people in the community who have a need. “We had so many calls –cafes, restaurants - a lot of these people called Nick Smith’s office, and they put them onto us,” says Abigail Packer, one of the founders of Kai with Love. “Couplands, for example, had masses of stock to get rid of – and a very short time to get it out. They called Bidfood and said ‘help’ and they contacted us – so there’s a fantastic network,” Abigail says.

Kai with Love has received nearly twice as many donations during the course of the lockdown, and they’ve seen an increase in distribution of 40 per cent. “The number of households needing extra food has grown at an alarming rate,” Abigail says, “and we had tonnes of food coming in.” Steven Dunne, co-founder of Kai with Love, says the lockdown has meant that Kai with Love has expanded their distribution zone. “We’ve gone to Tapawera, Murchison and Motueka. In Wakefield they’d been lining up – the line was almost the length of Wakefield standing two metres apart. There is a need out there.” Steven said that local police

have also been a huge help, helping to distribute food to those in need. “People are so grateful.” Along with deliveries, the group has also been using a drive-through system from their base at Richmond Community Church to get food into the hands of those who need it. “We have a lot of people who usually work hard, pay the bills, and still can’t make ends meet,” Abigail says. “I think one of the reasons we have seen an increase in distribution is the uncertainty and fear, people are living suddenly on 80 per cent of their usual income and they’re already running out.” “It hits everybody.” However, Abigail and Steven

both say there has been an incredible ‘swell’ of generosity in the community that has risen to meet the need. “The businesses that are hurting – in their own pain they are reaching out to help those in need.” One of the businesses that contacted Kai with Love was Willowcreek Eggs. “They have thousands of eggs – and they can’t stop the chickens. We have these beautiful eggs to give to people who need food, but at the same time we’re hearing that big parts of their income has gone down because they deal with restaurants.” Abigail says that while it’s been a hard time for everyone, it has brought out the best in the community.

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Air New Zealand’s proposal to close Nelson’s heavy engineering workshop for Q300 and ATR aircraft is a brutal blow for hundreds of Nelson families and our regional economy. It means the loss of over 100 well paid jobs. Aircraft engineering is a highly qualified profession requiring meticulous skills. We should be proud of the centre of excellence that has been developed here over 20 years and the new engineering hangar at Nelson airport which was opened by Sir John Key in 2015. The growth saw Nelson doing major overhauls for Virgin aircraft and other Pacific airlines. The proposal means we

lose the work of the major regular overhauls of turboprop aircraft and are left with the minor overnight maintenance checks. The blow to our economy is huge. We lose over $10million a year of regional income. It will force the closure of several other Nelson aviation businesses whose major contracts are with Air New Zealand. It weakens our regional cluster of aviation skills that includes aviation engineering, pilot training and helicopter companies like HNZ. It also weakens the diversity of Nelson’s economic base. The skills of these 100 aircraft engineers cannot easily transfer to other Nelson businesses. Most

will have to leave Nelson to secure work. The impact and disruption flows onto partners and children. I accept that Air New Zealand needs to downsize its engineering staff alongside its pilots, air stewards and ground staff in the wake of the downturn in aviation from the Covid-19 pandemic. My dispute is the permanent closure of Nelson as a heavy engineering base. Aviation will recover alongside domestic and international tourism. It will be very difficult to re-establish this heavy engineering base once the skills have dissipated. The Government is a 52% shareholder in Air New Zealand and

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is providing $900 million to support it through this crisis. Nelson provides 2% of the New Zealand Government’s tax revenues and so is providing $18 million of this support. I resent providing this when the company is treating Nelson so poorly. I commend Mayors Rachel Reese and Tim King for standing up for this local industry and jobs. We want to see an alternative transitional plan to the Covid-19 crisis that helps Air New Zealand retain its engineering workshop here. I am very disappointed at the silence of the Government parties of Labour, NZ First and the Greens on this closure. It is an-

other example of their neglect of Nelson after earlier this year announcing $8billion of projects around New Zealand with nothing for Nelson. The Government is putting billions into speculative job creating projects in regions like Northland but turning a blind eye to this established industry in Nelson. Parliament resumes this week and I will be asking the Government to reconsider. I also encourage Nelsonians to sign up to the locally initiated petition on change. org. There has to be a better way to handle this aviation crisis without sacrificing Nelson’s aviation engineering industry. Advt.

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Chisnall ponders life at home Jacob Page Waimea and Greenacres professional golfer Ryan Chisnall expects to play plenty of rounds at his home course in the coming weeks. Ryan, who finished tied for 42nd at the New Zealand Open last month,

has spent the lockdown at home, a far cry from the usual globe trotting of a pro golfer. ”This break is something I haven’t had since I was 13 or 14. ”I don’t think I’ve had four weeks at home like this in 10 years and since I turned

pro I’ve been playing all year round. With a restricted form of golf allowed under the new Level 3 Coronavirus restrictions, Ryan is eager to get the clubs out again. ”It obviously won’t be what it was, not for some time, but it will be nice to know I

can get back out and about and play a few rounds.” Ryan sits just outside the world’s top 1000 and says if the Coronavirus continues for months, he may need to find part-time work ”to put a few dollars in the pocket” and give him something else to do.”

Greenacres golfer Ryan Chisnall looks to be staying put for a while. Photo: Supplied.

Mountain biking back on the menu at Level 3 Mountain biking activities will be permitted on some trails in the Nelson / Tasman region from following the Government’s announcement that the country will move to COVID-19 Alert Level Three after the Anzac Day weekend. All trails on Nelson City Council owned land have reopen, including the Coppermine Trails and Tasman District Council owned land are open. In addition, Ngāti Koata has made the decision to open a limited area of their forestry land for access to users who have a valid permit. Riders will be able to access the Fireball skid, and ride Firball, IV Line and Hulk’n Hogan trails. All other Ngāti Koata areas will remain closed to all recreation, which includes the back (Maitai) side of the Codgers area and all of Sharlands. It is vital that users respect these closures. Patrols will be undertaken to ensure compliance and if compliance is poor then access to all Ngati Koata-owned areas will be closed again. It is important that only permitted riders enter Ngāti Koata land and that riders stick to the area that has been opened. Nelson Mountain Bike Club members are permitted riders as long as they have proof of their current membership. The Councils, in conversation with Ngāti Koata and Tasman Pine Forests Ltd, acknowledge the importance of forestry operations commencing as soon as possible and ensuring that those working in and entering the forest are not unnecessarily exposed to any unnecessary COVID-19 risk. While the government has advised that mountain biking is an acceptable form of recreation at Alert Level Three, it’s important to note that riders should travel to their nearest trail rather than their favourite, stick to trails they know well, and not take on rides above their experience level. Cycling New Zealand recommends that mountain bikers only ride trails graded 1 – 3 for difficulty during this time. It is also crucial that people still observe physical distancing rules while using trails. That means only going riding on your own or with people from your bubble, staying at least 2 metres apart from other riders, and avoiding handling infrastructure or other rider’s gear. Tasman Mayor Tim King says “Thanks to all those who have stayed home over the last month, your efforts are paying off. Please be patient over the long weekend and when you do have the freedom to get out on the trails again, I ask you to do it safely and responsibly. Ride your closest trails and ride within your limits.”

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Richmond swimmer takes out national competition Peter Gibbs

Hunting and Fishing owner Michael Darling at the Richmond store’s contactless pickup station. Photo: Matt McCrorie.

Hunting and Fishing stores back with a bang Jacob Page The Hunting and Fishing stores in Nelson and Richmond are eager to serve their community once again. Owner Michael Darling says phone and online orders with contactless pick-up and free delivery is in full swing during Level 3 Coronavirus restrictions. People can phone a store to get an order placed and there will be a ‘click and collect’ station set up safely outside the store.” Michael says people will be able to pay online or have the option of a paywave payment system. ”We’ll likely have all our usual

stock that we would have had before this coronavirus outbreak and we’re looking forward to serving the community again,” he says. ”I have to say a huge thanks to the community for being patient with us.” Michael says the hunting restrictions seem reasonable. “You’re not going to please everyone but it seems to be the right move.” Hunters can hunt within their own region as long as they have the landholders permission. They can only hunt on foot, go with people in their own bubble and cannot stay out overnight.

The use of motorised vehicles is also prohibited. The duck shooting season, due to start on May 2, has also been postponed. Michael says the current retail market relies on locals supporting locals. ”There’s a lot of crystal ball gazing at the moment and no one has any definite answers. ”We all have to come together and support each other to get through this. Hunting and Fishing Nelson at 50 Achillies Avenue can be contacted on 5481840 and the Richmond store at 213 Queen St can be reached on 5437095.

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As a country we are still working hard to get on top of COVID-19, and stay on top of it. However, the move to Alert Level 3 has allowed some business to resume and these businesses need our support. Customers can support their local businesses by ordering online or over the phone, for delivery or contactless pick-up. If your business cannot operate contactless, and requires close physical contact, it cannot operate. The Golden Rules for businesses and for everyone else in Alert Level 3 can be found here: covid19.govt.nz/alert-system/alert-level-3 Remember, if you are not at work, school, exercising or getting essentials then you must stay home, the same as at Alert Level 4. I am committed to being a source of information, advocacy, connection and support for you during these uncertain times. If you are having difficulty navigating the many services available or have unanswered questions please contact me directly.

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You can reach me by phone or email: 0800 628 7336 or maureen.pughmp@parliament.govt.nz I am in touch with community leaders and local support groups, so if you want to know what support may be available in your neighbourhood, please let me know and I will connect you. This offer includes residents of Brightwater, who we welcomed into the West Coast-Tasman Electorate this month, after the Electoral Commission’s boundary changes were announced. I’m looking forward to getting to know the people of Brightwater better, once we have all returned to a more normal way of life. In the meantime, keep supporting each other and remember that I am here to help you. Stay safe and well.

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on’t enter All the information below was correct as the time of printing, but things are changing quickly at the moment. For the most up-to-date information you can visit our website, tasman.govt.nz. If you have questions, or an urgent need for food or essential supplies call us on 0800 50 50 75 and we’ll put you in touch with assistance. Remember, we can do this together – be kind, stay at home, stay in your bubble and save lives.

COVID-19 information source The single best source for the latest information on COVID-19 and the current Alert Level restrictions is the all of government website –

more information on safe, visit Covid19.govt.nz A message from Mayor Tim King On the whole we have done a great job abiding by the Alert Level Four restrictions and now I ask everyone to maintain that commitment while we are at Level Three.

More of us will be able to return to work and some students will be back at school, but it’s essential that we don’t see this as a return to normal. The message is still clear – stay home if you can and maintain your physical distancing if you are out and about. We’ll continue to provide essential services and expand that to include the services we can deliver safely within the Level Three restrictions to enable others to restart their work. As more businesses return, whether it is within a restricted physical presence or online, we need to support them. It’s one of the positive things we can do as we rebuild our communities. Of the businesses that supported you in the good times through sponsorship and goods, now is the time to repay them with your custom and support. Remember, we are on the right track, we just need to keep it up.

Council services – what’s different at Level Three? There have been some limited changes to Council services as there are still many restrictions in place under Alert Level Three, which will be in place until at least 11 May. Mountain bike tracks Mountain bike parks and tracks are now open but riders need to be sensible. Don’t drive long distances to your favourite track. Choose a nearby track that you are experienced at riding. Always maintain your physical distance from other riders and don’t gather in groups. Resource Recovery Centres Normal opening hours have resumed at most sites, but with limited services. The Collingwood site will only open on Thursday mornings from 9.00 am to 12.00 pm. Access is being managed to limit numbers and customers may experience delays. One person only per vehicle will be permitted. Sites have been changed to maintain physical distancing, avoid face-to-face contact and include hand washing and hygiene measures.

Find out more: • Phone (03) 543 8400 • Email rates@tasman.govt.nz • Visit tasman.govt.nz/rates

Motueka by-election update – vote now

Please delay your trip to the Resource Recovery Centre or arrange contactless collection by a commercial waste company if possible. Kerbside recycling and rubbish Kerbside recycling and rubbish collection services will continue as normal. Glass makes up around 50% of all recycling and will continue to be sent to Auckland for recycling. The plant that processes other recycling (paper, cardboard, plastics and cans) will remain closed in Level Three and these materials will be sent to landfill. We’ll be working with our contractor to reopen this plant once alert levels drop.

If you’re a resident in the Motueka Ward, you should have your voting papers by now. Please remember completed voting papers must be returned by post. Voting officially closes at 12 noon on Tuesday 12 May 2020 but please post your vote no later than Thursday 7 May 2020 to ensure it arrives in time. If you have any questions please contact the Electoral Officer on 03 543 8554 or email sandra.hartley@tasman.govt.nz.

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Building inspections Some building inspections are now able to be carried out, excluding final inspections. Strict inspection protocols will be in place to manage the risk around COVID-19. A list of these is available on our website, tasman.govt.nz, so you know what to expect. Please call us on 03 543 8400 for more details and to arrange an appointment.

• Our offices remain closed but you can contact us 24 hours a day, seven days a week by calling 03 543 8400. Our website, tasman.govt.nz has lots of information and some services you can do online so pay it a visit.

Otherwise keep an eye on this page for all the latest Council information.

If you need to talk to us about your rates bill please get in touch – we have a range of options that you can take up if you need some extra flexibility.

There is no recycling drop-off, no reuse shop activity and no whiteware, hazardous goods or other materials where face-to-face contact or manual handling is required.

What stays the same?

COVID-19 restrictions have meant we haven’t been able to deliver Newsline to homes throughout the District each fortnight. However, Newsline is still available to download from our website as usual – or you can sign up for a copy to be emailed to you, along with other Council news. Visit the website, tasman.govt.nz and search on “latest Newsline” and follow the link to join the mailing list.

The Council has committed to a 0% rates income increase next year* as one way to try to ease the financial demands on our community.

*excludes an allowance for population growth. The Council is achieving the overall 0% rates income increase by reducing the proposed general rate. Because our District has a high number of targeted rates determined by where people live and the services they receive, the overall amount individual ratepayers pay will vary.

Work on some Council projects will be restarting provided our contractors can meet the requirements for physical distancing and increased hygiene on site. We’re currently working through this with them.

News and updates about Council projects, services and consultations are now available direct to your email inbox.

Concerned about your rates bill?

Sites will be open to all commercial customers for waste, greenwaste, cleanfill and scrap metal only, using contactless transactions. Sites will open for domestic customers for waste and greenwaste disposal only, using contactless transactions (Paywave only, no cash. Usual limits will apply – check with your bank).

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29 APRIL 2020

Speed Limit Bylaw consultation extended The public consultation on a proposal to change speed limits on four roads around the district has been extended into May. It had been due to close on 30 March 2020 but will remain open for feedback, in light of the COVID-19 restrictions. The proposal is to set lower limits for three roads – Gibbs Valley Road, Hoddy Road and Wharariki Road and to extend an existing 50km/h speed limit on Abel Tasman Drive in Pōhara by 25m. Get all the details and make your submission at tasman.govt.nz/feedback.

24 HOUR ASSISTANCE

• Library services are currently all happening online. If you’re not already a library member, sign up for a digital membership to access lots of great resources and content. Visit the membership page on the library website to get started. • Playgrounds, boat ramps and community facilities remain closed. You should still do your exercise as close to home as possible and remember to keep that 2 metre distance from others. • Designated freedom camping areas remain closed and any campers remaining in the district are being accommodated in campgrounds at Pōhara, Motueka, Kaiteriteri and Tahunanui.

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thE ASthmA SoCIEtY. AnnUAl mEmbErShIP $15. Free booklets on self-management of asthma plus Spacers and Peak Flow Meters available. Email: asthma.nelson@xtra.co.nz. thE nElSon ASthmA SoCIEtY. bEttEr brEAtInG. Call Sue on 5441562 or asthma.nelson@xtra.co.nz rIChmond CrEAtIvE FIbrE Ph: 5443315 (Sandra). Contact Robin 0275442518 nElSon/tASmAn EndomEtrIoSIS group . For inforrmation Ph 5441724 . hIGGInS hErItAGE PArk, WAkEFIEld. www.higginsheritagepark.co.nz - like us on Facebook - Diane 027 6316786 Indoor boWlS-hoPE ClUb. New

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