Waimea Weekly Locally Owned and Operated
Wednesday 3 June 2020
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GEAR UP FOR WINTER
Short-term accommodation on the rise
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Lost trampers could cost us 700k Matt McCrorie Reporter
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A pair of missing trampers were successfully rescued from Ka-
hurangi National Park last week, after 19 days lost in the bush. The trampers, Jessica O’Connor and Dion Reynolds, both 23-years-old, were rescued on Wednesday, May 27 after a 10-
day search and rescue effort, and taken to Nelson Hospital by an air force NH90 helicopter, to be treated for minor injuries. They began their tramp in Alert Level 3, during lockdown which
banned overnight tramps. Police have confirmed that the pair will not face charges for breaching level 3 rules. Before they went missing, the pair were last seen by a fellow
camper at Anatori camp. They told the camper that they had 4-6 days supply of food, which they decided to stretch as
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New life on the bicycle Jacqui Rawson The humble old bicycle has been in traction for some 200 years, but there’s been a sudden surge in popularity as the old craze becomes a new one. The lockdown had its part to play in the new vibe. Gyms were shut down, sports ground came to a halt and we were forced off and out of the water. Which left us with three options for exercise: walking, running and cycling. Perhaps people prefer the longer distances, or maybe walking just doesn’t provide
Mike anderson of My ride richmond helping to gear up new and old cycles. Photo: Jacqui Rawson.
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