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HOLIDAY ISSUE SUMMER IN WAIMEA: Nathan and Tamsin Price with son Jonty, from Richmond, enjoy the start of their summer holiday by enjoying an ice-cream at Washbourn Gardens in Richmond. Photo: Phillip Rollo.

Welcome to the final issue of Waimea Weekly for 2011, our holiday issue. In this paper you will find event, activities and other fun stuff to do these holidays.

For those of you visiting our region from afar, welcome and we hope you have a great time. Tasman is a great place to be for summer;

we have the best beaches in the country, fantastic sunshine, amazing wineries and restaurants and of course, friendly hospitality.

So enjoy this edition, we hope you find something fun to do in these pages. Happy holidays from the whole Waimea Weekly team.

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Message from our mayor Tasman District and Nelson City are ready to welcome visitors for the summer season. Recent storm events have certainly had a dramatic effect on some residents within both Nelson and Tasman, however, we are ready for our normal influx of visitors from throughout New Zealand and internationally. All major tourist attractions are open and ready to receive visitors. The Pohara Campground is open. Totaranui Campground is open, but this year is accessible only by boat from either Port Tarakoe or Marahau, so is a true wilderness experience not to be missed. The Abel Tasman National Park is open between Marahau and Awaroa and accessible by walking track, kayaks or water taxi. The last piece of walking track is being worked on by the Department of Conserva-

tion and is expected to be open within days. Contact the Department of Conservation website for current information. Motueka Holiday Park is open as is Kaiteriteri and Tahunanui. While the state highway 60 between Takaka and Collingwood is currently one lane, the west of Golden Bay is still freely accessible. Golden Bay is one of my favorite destinations with Farewell Spit, Wharariki Beach, Te Waikoropupu Springs and Harwoods Hole among my destinations of choice complementing Nelson City as one of the nicest towns in the country all well recognised by international travelers, as well as the alpine experience at Lake Rotoiti. Plenty of fine dining, beaches and relaxation await all those who come to our region over this period. Invite them in we are still open for business.

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Waimea Weekly advertising manager Sue Davies, left, with winners of this year’s Shop ‘n’ Win competition the Clayton family and Eyebright owner Adrienne Owen, centre. The family are from left; Jono, Shane and Gill. Photo: Andrew Board.

Wakefield family wins $5000 cash The winners of this year’s Shop ‘n’ Win competition, and $5000 cash, is a family of three from Wakefield. The Clayton family filled out just one entry form for the competition, which runs in retail stores around Richmond for six weeks leading up to Christmas. This year 48,000 entries were submitted, an incredible amount and up on last year’s promotion. Shop ‘n’ Win is a Waimea Weekly promotion and was drawn by Richmond police. Gill Clayton says the entry was filled out at Eyebright while she was buying Christmas tree decorations for children. She is blind so it was up to

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Peasants set to rock the house on New Year’s Eve The Peasants’ drummer Chris Phillips is predicting big things for Trafalgar Square Countdown. The National Smokefreerockquest winners will be headlining Nelson’s hottest New Year’s Eve concert, and they’re chomping at the bit to perform in front of thousands of people in their hometown. Following a whirlwind 2011, The Peasants have become one of New Zealand’s top young indie-pop acts, and will soon be heard all over the country’s radio stations. Their debut single Let It Go is due for a February release, but its some of their latest songs that will be heard for the first time down Trafalgar St. “We’ve been writing a whole lot of new stuff, so one thing that people can expect is new The Peasants’ lead vocalist Georgia Nott during songs,” says Chris. their performance the Nelson Smokefreerockquest “We’re hoping to surprise people with a performance they’ve final. Photo: Phillip Rollo.

never seen before.” The New Year’s Eve concert is expected to pull around 3000 people and Chris says it is “awesome” to be able to play in front of crowds that size when they have just finished, or are still, attending secondary school. “We love it eh, we entered rockquest ...and now we’re jumping straight into it. We’re all really excited.” The Trafalgar Square Countdown begins at 8:30pm on December 31. It is alcohol free. The band features Garin College students Georgia Nott, Chris and Abbey Phillips, Joseph Corban-Banks, Clark Hinton, Holly Tippler and Rupert Wockner. The Peasants have also been included in the Sundial Square Summer Sounds lineup. To check out The Peasants, visit them at www.facebook.com/thepeasants.music

Zoe Marshall, 13, tackles The Action Indoor Sports Centre mini golf. Located on Beach Rd, it is one of the many attractions within the region. The centre itself features ten pin bowling as well as various indoor sports. It is a popular destination for all ages. Photo: Phillip Rollo.

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Freedom Camping Dump Point Locations in Tasman District

There will be NO CHANGE to normal kerbside rubbish and recycling collection times/days across Tasman District during the Christmas period. Kaiteriteri refuse collection will occur daily from 19 December 2011 to 6 February 2012 (excluding Christmas Day and New Years Day). Rubbish bags need to be out by 7.00 am. There will also be a recycling collection each Friday as well as the regular Tuesday collection.

Dump points for camping ground patrons are available at: • Pohara Beach Top 10 Holiday Park • Bethany Park Christian Camp • Kaiteriteri Beach Motor Camp • Mapua Leisure Park Holiday Resort • Abel Tasman Marahau Beach Camp • Motueka Top 10 Holiday Park, 10 Fearon Street, Motueka • Kiwi Park Motels and Holiday Park, 170 Fairfax Street, Murchison • Club Waimea, 345 Queen Street, Richmond • Richmond Motel and Top 10 Holiday Park, 29 Gladstone Road, Richmond • Quinney’s Bush Camp and Caravan Park, 255 Kohatu-Kawatiri Highway, Motupiko

Sarau Festival Sunday 29 January 2012, 3.00 pm. Come join the fun! New in 2012: photographic competition, and Purple Hat competitions for kids. Blackcurrant themes, Top of the South cheesemakers, and find out about hop growing in the Moutere. Baking and jam making competitions for all, guest chef, stalls, wine, beer, food and more! For details check out www.saraufestival.co.nz

Dump points are available on payment of a small fee for general use at: • Greenwood Park, 442 The Coastal Highway, Tasman • Tapawera Settle Motels and Campground

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Dump points are also available at: • Jubilee Park, 22 Gladstone Road, Richmond • Thorp Bush Toilets, Woodland Avenue, Motueka • Abel Tasman Regional Park Toilets at Totaranui • Uruwhenua Bridge, Upper Takaka • Golden Bay i-Site Visitor Centre • Mobil Takaka • Mobil Murchison • Nelson Lakes National Park Camping Ground • Nelson Lakes National Park Porika Road, Rotoroa Pick up a copy of Council’s Freedom Camping brochure for more information.

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Mike Colley never expected that the motorcycles he grew up with would one day be called vintage. His pride and joy, a 1955 BSA Golden Flash, will be going on display at the Stoke Memorial Hall on January 7 and 8, as part of the Nelson Classic and Vintage Motorcyle Club Inc’s Motorcycle Show. Mike grew up in England and always had a passion for English motorcyles. But it was only in 2000 that he started collecting the bikes from his yesteryear. “I wasn’t able to afford good bikes in those days, so it’s nice to be able to do it now,” he says. “They are vintage bikes. They’re certainly not high speed bikes.” Mike says all the clubs members are just “custodians” of the motorcycles and want to keep them in the best possible condition. The expo starts at 9am on both days. Adults are $5 and children are free. There will be a swap meet on the Sunday from 9am until 12noon. For Information please contact nelsonclassicmc@hotmail.co.nz

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Waimea Weekly’s photos of 2011 Here are some of the Waimea Weekly’s top photos for 2011. They are clockwise from left: Nathan Sturrock competes at the Bowater Motor

Group Top Team at Saxton Field. Lucky for him it was a hot day. Henley School student Kaitlyn Carter awaits the Stars ‘n’ Stripes Main St Parade at the Richmond Festival. The festival showed the region’s backing for the USA Eagles during the Rugby World Cup. Washbourn Gardens, well more like Washbourn Lake. Theo Moore decided to make the most of a wet situation. Waimea College wicket keeper Lee Wright’s reactions weren’t quite fast enough in his attempt to run out Stoke/Nayland captain Ryan Edwards. Brightwater’s Bob Peters deckes his home out with Christmas lights for the Light Up Nelson competition. What was your favourite? We look forward to capturing Waimea’s year in 2012.

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Tapawera’s wild adventure Wild Tracks is a full-throttle buggy adventure that will leave you dusty, muddy and gasping for more. John and Maree Squire look forward to welcoming you to their playground in Upper Stanley Brook Rd, Tapawera, where you will find a day of entertainment for the whole family and a buggy adventure that will have the ‘big kids’ laughing and screaming. John, the chief guide, leads a team of three buggies – complete with independent suspension and a roll cage – around the 6km purpose built track, over, under and through obstacles. “I’m usually up at the house setting up the barbeque and games for the rest of the group and all you can hear is screams and laughing in the valley,” says Maree. A great adventure all year round, John says driving the buggies is stimulating when dry but “giggle material” when wet, as you drift around the track. There are several infamous features on the course that get the heart rate going. The drop-off is the steepest bank at Wild Tracks and when you’re at the top you’d swear it was almost vertical, but John says it’s only 42 degrees. Little Mt Arthur lets drivers climb the big slope and roll backwards from the top. Motion sickness is a set of bumps that pitches the buggies on three wheels; there’s another feature called slippery when wet, but we shouldn’t ruin all the surprises, laughs John. Safety is a big feature at Wild Tracks. They provide all the gear needed, including wet weather gear, but it’s still recommended you bring a change of clothes, for one reason or another. John and Maree say that people often remark it was much more than they expected, and that it’s not just a drive around a paddock on a quad bike. From experience Wild Tracks is most fun

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with a big group of family and friends to share the laughs and thrills, says one local. With five people on the track at one time, those waiting for their go at base camp can play games like badminton, and volleyball or have a shot at the awesome remote control tank battles. John and Maree say if you’ve got a large group just give them a call and they will work out something out for you. The adventure starts from as little as $15. The 15 minute ride is just a teaser but once you get in the seat you’ll just want more. To get in touch with John and Maree call 03 522 4950 or visit www.wildtracks.co.nz.

Wild Tracks owners John and Maree Squire show how much fun can be had in Tapawera. Photo: Jonathan McKeown.

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Summer movie schedule 2012 Thursday 5: Silent Antics Decks Reserve, Motueka Sunday 8: Silent Antics Village Green, Takaka Wednesday 11: Silent Antics Jester House, Tasman Thursday 12: National Velvet Tapawera School Friday 13: The Five Pennies Washbourn Gardens, Richmond Wednesday 18: National Velvet Wakefield School Thursday 19: National Velvet Washbourn Gardens, Richmond Saturday 21: The Five Pennies Lake Rotoiti, St Arnaud Wednesday 25: The Five Pennies Moutere Hills Community Centre Thursday 26: Silent Antics Washbourn Gardens, Richmond Sunday 29: National Velvet Pollard Park, Blenheim Monday 30: The Misfits Washbourn Gardens, Richmond

A group of Richmond teenagers enjoy the social aspect of the SolarCity Summer Movies at Washbourn Gardens.

Movies coming to a park near you Experience the nostalgia of some significant but almost forgotten movies on the flickering screen in the great outdoors – SolarCity Summer Movies are coming to the Tasman District, with Tapawera, Upper Moutere, Wakefield and St Arnaud on the itinerary this year. The Tasman District Council has worked with the Nelson City Council festivals’ team and with community groups to make the movies part of what’s happening locally. The St Arnaud screening is in conjunction with Festival Nelson Lakes, a weekend of events and activities; the Wakefield School PTA is fundraising for a playground development; the Moutere Hills

Community Centre is raising funds for renovations, and in Tapawera the sport and recreation group is fundraising to provide activities for local young people. Summer Movies this year will be screened on a new brighter projector. For those who understand techie details it’s a 7000 ANSI Lumens High Definition Projector. This year’s movies are The Five Pennies with Danny Kaye, National Velvet starring the young Liz Taylor, The Misfits with Marilyn Monroe and Clark Gable and SilentAntics – a medley of silent clips with Harold Lloyd, Charlie Chaplin, Buster Keaton and more.

Antony says he wants to get the word out to the deaf community about Silent Antics: “All of these short films use the technique of placing text screens in between the action to provide the information needed to follow the storyline making them accessible to hearing impaired people,” he says. “Even for children who can’t read yet there’s plenty of action to keep up their interest.” SolarCity Summer Movies run from 9pm - 11pm (movie starts at dusk) Cost: $2 adult, $1 child. Pack a picnic, bring a rug or your couch, wear warm clothes or pyjamas and pocket a torch to light your way home.

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The freshest spot to cool off Happy holidays from Rivers are set to make waves this summer as a hot place to cool off. Locals and tourists can discover the beauty tucked away between the mountains of the local ranges at popular swimming holes such as Lee River and Aniseed River. Less than a half hour drive from the center of Nelson, you can pack a picnic lunch and get away for the day with family or friends. Simply turn down River Terrace Rd, off the State Highway in Brightwater, and then onto Lee Valley Rd. Holidaymakers will be spoilt for choice for the perfect spot for a picnic and swim, with a bridge down the road allowing vehicles to cross onto Mead Rd, giving access to the other side of the river. The Meads Reserve offers picnic tables and toilet facilities; itâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s a great place to bring along a barbecue and cook up some steak and sausages on a sunny day. Found just across the bridge, itâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s a hilly area providing plenty of places to park your car and enjoy a more secluded lunch and swim. If you stay on Lee Valley Rd you will come to Firestones Reserve, with larger flat expanses to play a game of cricket or rugby. With toilets, barbecues, picnic tables and the stunning river to take a dip, it is arguably one of the best swimming holes in Nelson. The native trees provide a beautiful backdrop and plenty of shady areas. Though the recent deluge threatened to leave Nelsonians high and dry, the rivers have had time to clear up and are once more open for swimmers this summer. In its peak last year, the Roding River in Aniseed Valley was visited by 2000 people in one day.

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Rayna Olsen makes a splash at Lee River with Trinity Peterson, Summer Mangels and Karyn Terrinoni on a day trip with the Chipmunks Holiday Program. Photo: Rosie Thomsen.

This time of year it is a great op- people exercise common sense if portunity to spend quality time they find themselves in a situation with friends and family who may with any family member that may be visiting from around the coun- escalate. try and even overseas. Often it is a matter of removing I am sure we all wish for them to yourself from that environment have a safe and memoand taking time out to enable things to settle rable visit to our region. Even though we live in down so that any disa generally safe and low pute can be discussed crime area, we still need later when emotions to take some precauhave calmed or either tions, such as locking party is no longer under and securing our homes the influence of alcohol and reviewing security. or drugs. Also check with neighIf parents have shared bours and family and custody of children report any suspicious Mal Drummond. over the holiday period, activity to police at the please make sure plans time. If a police patrol is available, that each parent has are clearly a quick check is usually possible discussed between each other to depending on other priority oc- remove any confusion that could currences. lead to a dispute. Sadly, Christmas and the New Over the years I have been called Year is also a busy time for those to many such disputes at this time of us who work in the area of of year. These can be very disFamily Violence. It is known that tressing for the children and the a number of contributing factors parents purely because they had responsible for triggering family not communicated in an open violence incidents are more likely and mature way. to be present during this time of We at the Nelson Bays Communiyear, in particular financial stress, ty police do wish you all a happy alcohol and drug abuse and child and safe Christmas and New Year custody disputes. We ask that in our region and on our roads.

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Quinney’s Bush Camp going strong in 50th year Quinney’s Bush Camp in Motupiko is celebrating its 50th birthday this month – but it might never have opened if the founder hadn’t received a “sign from God” says Mark Quinney. In 1961 the late Ray Quinney proposed starting a camp site on an area of the family farm as a means to raise funds for a new vicarage at Tapawera. Ray decided to put an advertisement in the local paper to announce the opening and it was all set to go. However, later that day when walking around the overgrown and dry area, Ray had a change of heart and called the paper to cancel the advert because he thought the risk of fire too great. But chance intervened and the advertisement ran in the next edition and thanks to that error, generations of Kiwi families have enjoyed summering at the camp ground. “Dad (Ray) had already started thinking about plan B, but meanwhile the advert went in the paper anyway. We are Christians so we see that as God’s way of saying ‘no, you’re not backing out of it, you’re going to have a campground here’,” says Mark. The camp boomed in popularity over the years and although no booking system was in place more than $200,000 in donations from campers was testament to the number of families that frequented the campground. While the donations were distributed to many different Christian organisations and chari-

ties, Ray’s legacy was a 9.8 hectare spot filled with families each summer. But when Ray passed in 1996 the future of Quinney’s Bush was thrust into jeopardy. Mark says the closure of the camp was certainly on the cards as it became more difficult to meet health and safety regulations of the Tasman District Council and Occupational Health and Safety (OSH). “Dad was having to upgrade the place, and he didn’t want anything to do with the rigmarole and bureaucracy associated with it so the place started to go backwards,” says Mark. Mark and Marama Quinney took on a camp site with many unsafe amusements, an unreliable water supply and primitive amenities, so they immediately set about

upgrading the facilities. Today Quinney’s Bush has everything you need and more in a camp ground including amusements like flying foxes, a huge waterslide, confidence course, skatepark and a BMX track, all of which are safety regulated. Mark says Quinney’s Bush Camp aims is to provide an experience here that will help draw families together, and if customer retention is anything to go by it seems they have achieved that goal. “We are on to our third generation. Grandchildren are coming here now when it was the grandparents who used to come with their parents as children. It’s been round for a while now, and people seem to really like it,” says Mark.

Mark Quinney is anticipating another hectic summer as Quinney’s Bush Camp heads into its 50th summer in Motupiko. Photo: Jonathan McKeown.

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Tasman’s beaches the place to be Nelson’s most iconic landmark is also its most popular summer destination. Where would the region be without Tahunanui Beach? Well we were close to finding out following the big flood, But it has now been given the allclear by council, giving thousands of holiday makers their perfect summer spot back for 2012. Tahunanui Beach has everything you need, if you don’t want to surf; the sand, the people, the water. It has summer in New Zealand written all over it. The location of Tahunanui Beach offers much more than just a swim and a tan. There are cafes, bars, restaurants, tennis courts and the Tahunanui Fun Park. The park features a hydroslide, mega slide, bumper boats, mini golf and miniature trains. There is also a barbecue area. Luke Bartlett, Marcos Gomes, Jamaica Hume, Thomas Awarangi and Rosie Knowles play But Tahunanui Beach isn’t the only frisbee at Tahunanui Beach last summer. The region’s beaches are its most popular and well beach within Nelson’s reach. Rabbit Island is only a short drive outside known spots. Photo: Phillip Rollo.

of Richmond and offers a similar experience with plenty more space to barbecue. Rabbit Island is often the first port of call for picnickers, and with its own cycle track and equestrian facilities, there’s plenty to see and do. Kaiteriteri Beach is the beginning of the golden sand. The small township of Kaiteriteri wouldn’t be anywhere without its luxurious beach that brings in thousands of Christchurch residents every year. Kaiteriteri is the gateway to the Abel Tasman and is one of the most popular destinations for summer in the whole country. It will also be home to the Miss (and Mr) Kaiteriteri Competition on January 2, starting at 11:30am. The following day brings beach volleyball, followed by water ski races on the 4th. All three beaches topped a Tasman District Council report for the most popular swimming areas in the Nelson/Tasman region.

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be made without visiting the Mall. It runs next to the town’s main street, Queen St which is also a vibrant shopping strip. Queen St has stores running along both sides and offers the relaxed setting of Sundial Square to sit back and enjoy a break between your purchases. Richmond is the region’s second largest shopping centre after Nelson City and is a wonderful place to relax after all that swimming and sunbathing at the beach.

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SUMMER 2012

Museum steams ahead

There have been several changes at the Pigeon Valley Steam Museum in recent times making it all the more fascinating for people who appreciate the way our forefathers lived and worked. The name Higgins Park has been given to the grounds of the complex and is home to the Pigeon Valley Steam Museum, Rover Car Club, Nelson Vintage Engine & Machinery Club, and a new group in the last two years, the Historic Transport Museum Trust. Collected together within this complex is a wide range of machinery and exhibits from days gone by.

Here you can enjoy working and static steam engines, vintage tractors and small engines, many of the old trucks that were a part of Nelson’s earlier years, military vehicles, the facinating Rural Life Museum building, and an old time working sawmill. On open days, rides are given behind a Traction Engine, and also on a Rail Jigger around the Bush Tramway. The Park is always open and is a wonderful spot for a picnic and a wander around, and the children will enjoy the playground. Over the summer holiday period the Pigeon Valley Steam Museum is open every day.

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Holly Ward, 7, and SwimMagic co-ordinator Shirlene Spencer at the ASB Aquatic Centre on Monday. Holly was awarded a brand new Village Cycles bicycle in a competition ran by the pool to reward parents for investing in their child’s water safety. Photo: Phillip Rollo.

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Marimba band Chimuka performing at the Lunimate Festival in 2009. For more infomation visit www.luminatefestival.co.nz

Luminate plans to thrill The “earth-friendly” Luminate Festival is back for 2012, bringing its mix of music, dance, art and culture with a focus on environmental sustainability, intentional community, knowledge sharing, creativity and inspiration to Golden Bay. This year the line-up includes The Barons of Tang, Wild Marmalade, Oka, Ganga Giri, Newtown Rocksteady, Pacific Curls, Taos, the Nomad, Nigel Gavin & Richard Adhams, Amiria Grenell, Samba del Sol, and many more live bands.

Electronic producers include OTT (Twisted), Emok (Iboga,), James Munro (Flying Rhino), Phony Orphants (Iboga), Loud (Nano), Hedflux (UK), Merkaba (Aus), Grouch, Tom Cosm and Isaac Chambers. Jamie Janover (USA) also returns to host several presentations on quantum science. More information on the festival can be found at www. luminatefestival.co.nz and in the Facebook community www. facebook.com/LuminateFestival

A Tasman bed and breakfast owner says international interest in the Great Taste Cycle Trail on Rabbit Island encouraged her to check it out over the weekend. Pauline Skelton and her husband John cycled the beginning of the track so they could give a better review when feilding calls from Australia. “I’m doing the biking trail so I know what I’m talking about to my guests,” says Pauline. “We’ve got a couple of websites that are always contacting us and giving us updates and it’s very much out there. I think it’s going to be good for tourism.” Pauline says some sunny weather on Sunday motivated her to get the bike out of the garage. “It’s always in the news so I thought we better check it out. We haven’t got time to do the boat but it’s a fantastic idea.” The unique link between Rabbit Island and Mapua was opened in October, but has since been a very popular destination for tourists as well as locals. When complete, the whole trail - including a section in the Motueka River Valley - will cover a distance of 162-175km and will run from Nelson Airport, to Richmond, out to Tapawera, along the Motueka River Valley to Riwaka, and then back to Richmond through Motueka and Mapua. Pauline and John plan to cycle the length of New Zealand in 2012, starting in Nel- Pauline Skelton rides the Great Taste cycle trail on Rabbit Island. Photo: Phillip Rollo. son.

SUMMER 2012

Richmond Park Race Course will come alive next month with the Interislander Summer Festival Nelson Harness Races, a two day event for the whole family. Large crowds are again expected to attend the races, hosted by the Nelson Harness Racing Club, which has been putting on events like this since the turn of the last century. Some of the best drivers from the South Island will be in attendance, including Dexter Dunn, Mark Jones and David Butt. Johnnie McKenzie has taken on the Nelson Harness Racing Club presidency, and is happy with the amount of support shown to the Club from other trainers and drivers, especially from the Canterbury region. If previous results are anything to go by, local trainers can expected to be provide several of the winners, predicts Bill Monk, a long time committee member. There is something for everyone on both Friday January 6 and Sunday January 8. The gates open at 12pm on Friday and 10am on the Sunday, with the races beginning two hours after. There are 10 races each day, sponsored by local and national businesses. Interislander

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Come down to Richmond racecourse on January 6 and 8 for the fun, fashion and racing of the NHRC’s Interislander Summer Festival. Ferries have again been the major event sponsor for the second year running. For finalised race times check the website in the days leading up to the event. Though the harness races are a great attraction, it’s not all about the horses, with fun entertainment and activities for all age groups. Chris Phillips and Joseph Corban-Banks of

The Peasants will be providing live music, and for the kids there is face painting, balloon animals and bouncy castles. There will also be novelty events and races in between races, such as kid’s cart races, in pony drawn carts, sack races and the sun smart hat toss. On the Friday, come along wearing your best crazy or couture hat and you’ll be in the run-

ning to win. Roving judges will select the best hat on the day, be it big or small, fancy or funky, you’re in with a chance to win gift vouchers to Profile Boutique. The winner will be announced on the day, shortly after Race 9. There will be a Lindauer Marquee on Sunday, but it will be exclusively for ticketholders, so head to Richmond Mall Centre Management

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Harvey Norman electrical products. All you have to do is write your name on the back of your losing stub and place it in the Car Company vehicle, by the birdcage. The draw will take place both days after Race 9. Take a punt on a race and you could still be a winner, even if your horse isn’t. A range of delectable foods and snacks will be available each day too, from wood fired pizzas,

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Qualmark 4 star plus accommodation Heated swimming pool Crowds gather to experience the excitment of the Harness Races. wraps and Thai to fish and chips, coffee as well as treats from the Tip Top caravan, with local produce as always taking a place in the spotlight. If you’d prefer you can bring some lunch and find a patch of grass to enjoy a picnic. You can also indulge in a glass of bubbly or beer; there will be bars set up on the race grounds to cater to the crowds, with Lindauer and Stella Artois sponsoring the event. Organisers say that they have been pleased with the level of responsibility shown by event attendants in the previous years; “it’s very important to us that people act responsibly. Whilst we’d like people to enjoy themselves we’d like to remind people about being safe.” There will be

free bus services to Richmond Race Course running both routes from Nelson City, via Tahunanui as well as Bishopdale, and through Stoke. The Organisers of the Interislander Summer Festival would like to thank local businesses, such as Nelson Pine Industries, who are sponsoring the “Nelson Cup,” taking place as Race 8 on the Sunday. For definitive times check www.nhrc. co.nz in the days leading up to the event, when they will have been finalised by the TAB. The final race of the Festival has been dedicated to Bob McFadgen, a fantastic volunteer to the NHRC who sadly passed away earlier this year after a long illness. Come along to Richmond Race

Course on Friday January 6 or Sunday 8 to enjoy a day of fun, fashion and racing. Entry is $10 for adults and free for anyone less than 18 years. Entry includes a free race book, and the first 1000 through the gates also receive a voucher for a free bottle of SpringFresh water. For more information or to book a hospitality package, visit www.nhrc.co.nz. It promises to be a great event for all involved.

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$13,980 ToyoTa Corolla Gl HaTCH 2005 This has to be Toyotas answer for the car for everyone. These have been a huge sales success for Toyota in NZ. Its powered by a fuel injected 1800cc motor and is 5 speed manual. Its NZ new and had 1 owner from new. The interior is in very tidy condition apart from some wear on the drivers mat as per the photos. It also has 2 airbags, ABS brakes, CD, remote central locking, electric front windows and mirrors and air conditioning.

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$8,980 miTsuBisHi lanCer es auTo 2005 If commuting daily in a spacious late model NZ new car that wont also send you broke at the service station is what you are after then take a peek at this. Its powered by a 2000cc 4 cylinder and is automatic. Its interior is in very tidy condition. It also has ABS brakes, electric windows and mirrors, CD, air conditioning, towbar and remote central locking.

$15,980 ToyoTa Corolla Gl WaGon 2007 One of New Zealands most popular wagons ever sold. Ideal for a company car or a family wagon. Its powered by an 1800cc motor and is 5 speed manual. Its NZ new, had 1 owner from new and has only done 66000kms. The interior is in very tidy condition and is very spacious. It also has electric front windows and mirrors, ABS brakes, factory CD, 2 airbags and remote central locking.

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Tasman’s premier cycling tour, featuring the top riders from around New Zealand, is set to return this summer with four stages of action around the Waimea region. The Tour de Vineyards is one of New Zealand’s premier cycling events and is held over five days through the scenic beauty and magical setting of the Tasman District. The tour starts on Tuesday December 27 with the final stage going around Richmond on Saturday December 31. Below are the times and locations, so get out and support these top riders.

Race Stage Details:

Prologue Tuesday 27 December - 4pm Race 3 - Masters Men: 4pm Race 2 - Women: 4:20pm approx

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Race 1 - Men (Senior U23, U19): 5:00pm approx

• Lord Rutherford Rd South/Mt Heslington • Sign on from 3:30pm at Lord Rutherford Rd South • 10km for Race 1, 2 and 3 • No parking on the course. • Parking at the Stock yards, River Terrace Rd, • Toilets at the Brightwater Motor Inn across the road from the car park • Prologue prize giving at the finish of the prologue at the Brightwater Motor Inn The start of the Prologue is in Lord Rutherford Rd South, heads south along Lord Rutherford Rd, left into Mt Heslington Rd, until left onto River Terrace Rd where the Finish line is set up.

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Stage 1 Wednesday 28 December - 9am Race 3 - Masters Men: 10:30am - 10 laps - 46km Race 2 - Women: 11:30am - 10 laps 46km Race 1 - Men (Senior U23, U19): 1:00pm - 12 laps - 55km

• Hope Circuit - sign on from 9:00am at Hope School with race briefing by Tour Manager for all competitors and supporters 10:00am at Hope School. • Parking at Hope School, no parking on the course. Toilets available at the school. • Stage 1 prize giving at the end of each race at the Finish line • Esquires Sprints at the Start/Finish line on laps 1, 2 and 3 • Village Cycles KOM/QOM on laps 4 and 5 The stage starts on Aniseed Valley Rd, turns left into Paton Rd, left into Clover Rd East, left into Haycock Rd, left into Aniseed Valley Rd. Each lap is 4.7km.

Stage 2 Thursday 29 December - 9.30am

27 - 31 December

Race 1 - Men (Senior U23, U19): 9:30am Race 3 - Masters Men: 9:35am Race 2 - Women: 9:40am • Richmond to Takaka Hill 128km sign on from 8:45am at The Stables, Sundial Square, Richmond • Parking in Sundial Square or Mall car park across the road. Toilets at The Stables. • Stage 2 prize giving at the Finish line • Esquires Sprints at Wakefield, Valley Road and Tapawera • Village Cycles KOM and QOM at Raeys Saddle and Takaka Hill Summit From Richmond along State Highway 6, neutralized until Three Brothers roundabout, through Hope and Brightwater, turn left onto Eighty Eight Valley Rd, left onto Stock Rd, right onto Valley Rd, left onto State Highway 6, right onto the Motueka Valley Highway, through Tapawera, Stanley Brook Hill, left over Baton Bridge, follow the Motueka River West Bank Rd, right at the end onto Old Mill Rd, left onto Swamp Rd, join State Highway 60, Takaka Hill.

Stage 3 Friday 30 December - 10.30am Race 1 - Men (Senior U23, U19): 10:30am Race 3 - Masters Men: 10:35am Race 2 - Women: 10:40am • Moutere circuit 130km for men’s races, 111km for women’s race. • Sign on from 9:30am at The Moutere Inn, Upper Moutere. Toilets available at Inn. • Parking at Upper Moutere School, Supple Jack Valley Road. Turn right through the gate at the bottom of the short hill and park on the field. • Stage 3 prize giving at the Moutere Inn. • Esquires Sprints on Edwards Road at 15km and 67km approx • 2 x Village Cycles KOM and QOM at Neudorf Hill From Upper Moutere Village, follow the Moutere Highway, left at Edwards Rd, left onto Waiwhero Rd, left onto Motueka Valley Highway through Ngatimoti and Woodstock, left onto Dovedale Rd, left onto Neudorf Rd, at the end of Lap 1 for all races, left onto Moutere Valley Highway, left onto Old House Rd/Central Rd, left onto

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Discover a stunning Murchison adventure Edwards Rd and repeat the circuit through Ngatimoti and Neudorf. At the end of Lap 2 the women’s race turns right onto Moutere Valley Highway; the Masters and Men’s races turn left onto Moutere Valley Highway, left onto Edwards, left into Central Rd, right into Moutere Valley Highway, finish in the Upper Moutere Village.

Stage 4 Saturday 31 December - 9.30am Race 3 - Masters Men: 9:00am - 16 laps - 35km Race 2 - Women: 10:00am - 16 laps - 35km Race 1 - Men (Senior U23, U19): 11:00am - 28 laps - 60km

• Hill St Circuit, Richmond - sign on 30 minutes prior to your race at the start line, • Parking on Hill St North or Queen St. No parking on circuit. • Each lap is 2.2km • Each race will start with a neutral lap in addition to the laps in the table below • Stage 4 prize giving at the Finish line • Esquires Sprints at Start/Finish on laps 1, 2 and 3 • Village Cycles KOM and QOM at Hill St on laps 4 and 5 Stage 4 starts on Hill St, turns left almost straight away into Hill St, left again into Hunter Ave then right into Farnham Ave. Left at the bottom of the road onto Washbourn Dr then left back onto Hill St.

A few years ago there was a brilliant ad on television advising kiwis ‘don’t leave home ‘til you’ve seen your country,’ and we think that is great advice with regard to Murchison. Only an hour and a half away, at most, from Richmond, Murchison has attractions galore and even better, is packed full with friendly people. A trip to Murchison is a trip to relaxation, adventure or fun, whichever you feel like. Murchison is the District’s southern-most township and is a central base for the many outdoor activities in the area, including historic gold trails, rafting and kayaking, horse treks, tramping, hunting and fishing. Local business owners are prepared for their busy summer season as Murchison is a Mecca for visitors seeking the great outdoors. There are many accommodation options available ranging from back packers, campgrounds and motels to luxury lodges in spectacular settings. Outdoor activities include white water rafting and kayaking, jet boats, horse treks and moun-

tain biking for the thrill seekers while the more sedate amongst us can enjoy fishing, walking or just relaxing beside the river or swimming in one of the many safe swimming holes. The township boasts cafes, pubs, gift shops and antique store, a supermarket and a general store, a petrol station and a hospital. Recognised as the “Whitewater Capital” of New Zealand, nearby rivers include the Gowan River, Mangles River, Matiri River, Glenroy River, Matakitaki River, Maruia River and the Buller, with many excellent whitewater runs ranging from Class 2 to 4 whitewater. They are also world renowned for fly fishing for trout in crystal-clear water. Being on the edge of both the Kahurangi and Nelson Lakes National Parks, there are plenty of interesting walks nearby ranging from 10-minute strolls to multi day tramps. A 15-minute drive takes you to Lyle Creek, the historic gold mining town’s old site. With plenty of DOC information and spectacular scenery, it’s well worth a drive. Just a little further down the road you’ll find New Zealand’s longest swing bridge, across the Buller Gorge.

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Greenacres Golf Course: Without doubt one of the PUBLISHING most picturesque30/11/11 golf courses in the country, Greenacres is situated at Best Island just a few PUBLICATION THE MIRROR minutes drive from Richmond. It is on the verge of the magnificent Waimea estuary SECTION FEATURESand river. With no tournaments over the holiday period all SIZEwelcome 15.00toX 2.0out and expevisitors are most come rience Greenacres. FAXfor more information. Phone 544 6441

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condition. Phone 03 528 8998 for further information. Nelson Golf Course: Nelson Golf Club’s 18 hole championship links course is adjacent to the district’s airport and the picturesque waters of Tasman Bay. Nelson golf links is only ten minutes from the centre of downtown Nelson and virtually next door to beautiful Tahunanui Beach and associated accommodation. Phone 548 5028 for further information. Waahi Taakaro Golf Course: Situated in the beautiful and peaceful Maitai Valley just a few minutes fom the city, Waahi Taakaro is a picturesque bush surrounded 9 hole course. Phone 548 7771 for details of green fees and club hire rates. Murchison Golf Course: Typical of the local folk Murchison Golf Club is one of the friendliest places to play golf. Green fees and club hire rates are very reasonable and you can visit the course just north of the township at Longford or phone 03 523 9213 for more information. Golden Down’s Golf Course: Boasting New Zealand’s longest par 5, Golden Down’s has yet another reason for people to visit. Set in the stunning forest setting and also with the cheapest green fees in the region, Golden Down’s is a great place to test your golfing skill. To reach the course drive over the Spooners Saddle and follow State Highway 6 until you reach North Rd on your left, then follow the signs and enjoy your game.

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Skate tour grinds back to Tasman The Tasman Skatepark Tour is back and better than ever. The tour showcases the best boarders and bikers the region has to offer. It is now open to scooter riders as well, which has become increasingly popular within the past 12 months. It’s free to enter and there are plenty of hot prizes up for grabs thanks to Cheapskates, Village Cycles and The Edge. The first stop on the tour is Mapua on January 4. It will be followed by Takaka on January 7, Tapawera on January 11, Motueka on January 14, Brightwater on January 18, before concluding at the Richmond Skatepark on January 21. Master Pilot will be performing live at many of the skate comps. For more info visit www.tyc.co.nz or phone 543 8525.

Johnnie Cameron is grateful for his spot on the Woollaston Nelson Jazz and Blues Festival line-up; he just hopes the region’s residents can come out en mass to see the country’s leading jazz musicians at work. The Kaiteriteri resident is a former Garin College and Nelson College student and has landed three performances during the festival with his band, the Johnnie Cameron Trio. Johnnie is a former Nelson Smokefreerockquest winner and will be joined by former NMIT bass tutor Sam Atkins and one of the region’s most promising drummers, Sam Edmonds, of pop punk band Recommended By Your Mom. “It’s quite cool because Sam is probably the best bass player the region has to offer and he’s a great vocalist as well, so the biggest thing I’ve liked about it so far is that everyone is so vital about the music and it comes across in the performance,” says Johnnie. The 2012 Woollaston Jazz and Blues Festival will celebrate its 21st birthday with a six day musical party. There will be music in parks, in bars, on Nelson’s city streets and events right across the Tasman region to Golden Bay. The festival will feature more than 200 musicians, 50 events and an audience

of over 30,000. With a busy schedule of a dozen weddings on top of Christmas functions and other events around the region, Johnnie says the trio is most excited about getting their first chance to play at jazz fest. “It’s a different ball-game to that stuff because the material is a lot different. We’re very lucky to be in there in terms of being so young. That was the coolest thing for us, just having that opportunity to earn money to play in an event with other amazing artists from throughout New Zealand.” Johnnie says the crowd can expect a “real mixed bag” when it comes to their style. They are heavily influenced by Robin Ford, who was known for jazzing up gospel and blues songs. But the trio are also likely to play a number of originals with a more “pop, jazz, blues” influence. The Johnnie Cameron Trio will be performing at the Vic on Monday January 2, Wednesday January 4 and Friday January 6. All their sets go from 4pm-7pm and they want people to bring their guitar along too, to jam with the band. The event kicks off with the Port Nelson Jazz in the Park on January 2, featuring Oval Office, Tessa Quayle, Aaron Saxon’s ANZAC Fusion, Spiral and Red Hot & Dixie. Tickets are available from Everyman Records.

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Marty’s Kain to play in front of home crowd Saxton Road seems like a fitting nickname for 12th man. the wicket at the home of Nelson Cricket, Saxton He knows his chances will come but he would Oval. And Richmond’s Marty Kain hopes the love nothing more than to play in front of 3000 spinner’s paradise will help his chances of playing Nelsonians. “It’d be absolutely fantastic if I got for Central Districts Stags the opportunity. Here in Nelson when they host the Otago Volts it’s a good spinners wicket, so it at Saxton Oval on January 2, depends whether they take in two in the region’s first/only HRV spinners or how they see the game Cup game of the season. going.” The 23 year-old left arm While he is yet to play domestic spinner, who relocated from Twenty20, Marty says it is “more Christchurch over the summer, suited” to his game. “I’m quite a might just get his chance to negative bowler so I’d love to get make his HRV Cup debut on the opportunity there.” home soil if coach Alan Hunt He expects a bumper crowd opts for two spinners. with holiday numbers to spike Marty is a former Waimea the region’s population during Intermediate School and January. Waimea College pupil, Marty has alligned himself but finished his final years with Athletic College Old Boys, Richmond’s Marty Kain is of secondary school in making three appearances so Christchurch. He moved there eager to get the call up from far. He says the reason behind for the opportunities, gaining the Central Districts Stags. the move to the club was the selection in various Canterbury Photo: Phillip Rollo. appointment of headcoach Gary age-grade representative sides, MacDonald, whom Marty was before making his debut for the Canterbury mentored by in Christchurch. “He coached me Wizards. But it’s now new opportunities that for about ten years now. He’s brought my career have led Nelson’s top cricketer back to the region on a long way so I felt obliged to go and play for good, as well as escaping the earthquakes. with him. He’s helped me so much, so it’s great.” “I guess it’s the opportunites. My parents are here Marty’s main goal is much more team orientated and also after the earthquake I thought Nelson than individual. If CD can win the HRV Cup would be a nice place to move back to,” he says. they are one step closer to qualification in India’s Marty was involved in pre-season training with Champions League Twenty20. “Hopefully there the Stags in Napier, and had one appearance in will be an opportunity go over to India on the four-day series, more recently being used as spinning tracks.”

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They say it’s the most fun you can have on three wheels, but the truth is, it’s even funner on two. Richmond will be home to the world’s first blokart track, up to new modern standards. The track has opened at Richmond Park, despite still being extended. Its owner, Murray Shaw, says the track will be contructed to a standard that allows for official competitions. Because of pedestrians and dogs, it is quite restrictive as to where you are can ride a blokart. But that was part of the reason behind finding their own purpose-built course. Experts can harness winds to power blokarts up to 60kph, not bad when a lot of it is spent cruising around with one of the back wheels in the air. While there is a big race planned for early 2012, Murray is spending the summer helping locals learn the ropes of the extreme sport. The track is to be officially opened in the coming months. To contact Murray, phone 0800 286 7839.

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Well folks, I know it is the season to be jolly but sitting here under grey skies for yet another morning, with Nelson in Civil Defence Emergency status my thoughts go out to all those of you who have been affected by this, yet another, natural disaster. Many will be spending their Christmas with family and friends as they cannot use their homes. This can always be a good and happy thing but returning to a red stickered house is not. All my family suffered this in Christchurch and I am so sorry to see Nelson folk in the same boat. We are a resilient bunch us Kiwi’s and I know everyone will get through with the help and support of neighbours and friends. I truly hope that 2012 brings sunshine, happiness and

good things for our beautiful little country and our wonderful region. Back to the garden... As a start to the New Year I thought I would do a bit of a tour around some of the local garden centres and see what was new or different in the shops. Mitre10 had a lovely red and white Christmas display and looked very festive. The two new plants for me were Lillium “Blackout” – not black but a deep reddish lily which looked amazing. Also a new leuchanthemum “Paladin”, a tall white Shasta type daisy, which would look stunning in a mass at the back or middle of a border. They had a great selection of petunias including “Black Velvet” a true black which would look stunning teamed with orange and white. Bunnings garden centre was also looking really great with a lovely stand of indoor plants at good prices. They also have some new varieties of old favourities. “Garinea” is a new winter hardy gerbera. Smaller in flower than the potted hybrids but lovely looking with a good colour range and not a bad • New to NZ Market. • 2 year residential warranty. price. Maybe even I could keep these • Unique Modern Design with Quality Briggs and going through a season ( I tend to treat Stratton US made engines, Electronic Ignition system. them as annuals – seem to kill them • Large rubber tyres, wheels and full race ball off somehow!) Also a new landscape bearings and easy 5 stage height adjustment carnation- dianthus- called the “Scent make these mowers a delight to use. of Heaven” Angel series. These are very From only hardy perennials with the old fashioned strong perfume of cloves. Lovely dotted * in clumps along a sunny border or in pots and tubs near a doorway. Bay Nurseries was busy as ever and had the best display of lovely healthy

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Mobile Outboard Servicing

Full set Grand Slam metal woods complete with trundle. Metal woods consist of 1,3,5 & 7. Metal irons sizes are 3,4,5,6,7,8 & 9, also a pitching wedge and sand wedge, putter, chipper, range finder & 60 balls. Golf balls a mix selection of new & used. Also included is a 4 left hand glove. Great condition. All genuine offers considered. Call Sid or Roberta 03 544 5082 or txt 027 404 1947.

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Experienced and committed 13 year old boy willing to walk dogs in Richmond for people who are unable. $6 per half hour. Ph 544 3177.

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Church

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Pet Care in your home in Richmond by responsible student. I am able to feed animals, walk dogs, collect mail and water plants. Phone Sam 544 3264

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CHURCH NOTICES ONE CHURCH, MANY EXPRESSIONS

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New Years Services 1 Jan 10am (No evening service)

Sunday Services 10.00am You are welcome

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Thursday Night Church 7.00pm

Sunday Services 4 Wensley Rd (opp TDC) Cup of tea to follow

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Richmond Church of Christ

Wakefield - 11am Service 1st & 3rd Sundays Sunday School 11am

Hearts on fire for God

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Parish

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Our Lady of Perpetual Help Catholic Parish, Richmond

Weekend Mass Times

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ST. DAVID’S

PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH

Holy Trinity Church

11 Florence St, Richmond

Sunday Service

Worship Services Sunday 1st Jan 9.30am Classic Church

27 Dorset St, Richmond Phone 544-8844

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Sunday 8th 9.30am Combined Worship at Wesley Methodist Church 4 Wensley Road, Richmond www.stdavidschurch.co.nz ph: 544 8387

10.00am Worship Celebration Warring Carpark (Behind No.1 Shoes) 243 Queen St

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public notices

Request for rainfall readings

Tasman Resource Management Plan

The Hydrology section of Tasman District Council would like to collect as many readings of December’s extreme rainfall as possible. If you live in the coastal area that received heavy rainfall, and you have a raingauge, Council would be grateful if you can send this information in to the Hydrologist. Please send the following: • Rainfall amount, and the date and time each time you read the gauge • A description of the gauge and where it is mounted e.g. plastic tube on a post • Your contact details Please email to hydro@tasman.govt.nz, or mail to Martin Doyle, Tasman District Council, Private Bag 4, Richmond 7050.

Draft Plan Changes – Water Metering – Managing Fire Risk for New Rural Dwellings

community notices Scooter riding training courses Does your teenager ride a scooter? Did they get one for Christmas? To help them come home in one piece and be safe on the road, book them in for some subsidised training. Subsidised training courses run by motorcycle safety experts, teach practical skills that help riders of all ages and abilities to stay safe on the road, and still have fun. Book your partner or teenager on a course today – what they learn could save them from serious injury. Dates for 2012: • Sunday 22 January • Sunday 26 February Courses run from 9.00 am – 1.00 pm and take place on the tennis courts at Nayland College. Cost for a course is just $20. For further details or to book in for a course please contact Krista Hobday at Tasman District Council, Ph. 03 543 8551 or email: krista.hobday@tasman.govt.nz

Notice from the Rotoiti District Community Council Rubbish disposal in the Lake Rotoiti/St Arnaud area: If you have a property that you rent out or make available to family/friends, could you please ensure that you supply the appropriate rubbish disposal bags and recycling container, with clear instructions on the importance of the use of them. Unofficial bags will not be picked up by collectors and therefore cause a problem that others have to deal with in an effort to keep our village clean.

Get FOUND Are you looking for contacts for local clubs or groups? The best place to start is www.found.org.nz. This comprehensive database of contacts for community groups has been operating for 30 years, has over 1700 groups listed and had over one million visits to its website in 2010.

Tasman District Council Office & Service Centres Tasman District Council offices and Service Centres in Richmond, Motueka, Takaka and Murchison will be closed over the Christmas and New Year period. All offices close at 3.00 pm on Friday 23 December 2011 and reopen at 8.00 am on Wednesday 4 January 2012. At all times over the Christmas/New Year break Council’s 24-hour emergency service will be operating. To contact Council in the event of an emergency during this time, just phone 03 543 8400.

www.tasman.govt.nz all you need to know Feel free to contact us:

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

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

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

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

Tasman District Council has prepared draft Plan changes to the Tasman Resource Management Plan for water metering and for managing fire risk for new rural dwellings.

Summary Water Metering The Council is proposing to amend the Tasman Resource Management Plan water metering requirements to ensure they are consistent with the national regulations. The draft Plan change is intended to ensure that Council meets its obligations to continue to require water meters for nearly all water takes, including those less than 5 litres per second. The Council will continue to manage manual water meter returns, but is developing electronic reporting and recording systems to allow both Council and water users to take advantage of improvements in technology. The Council is also intending to amend the rules for taking water from storage. Water takes from dams will generally be permitted, however the effects of the damming at all times of the year will be managed through the consent to dam water. Managing Fire Risk for New Rural Dwellings The current Tasman Resource Management Plan (TRMP) provisions for managing the risk of fire in rural dwellings are inadequate and inconsistent with best practice requirements specified by the NZ Fire Service. Current camlock coupling requirements do not meet the requirements of the NZ Fire Service for fire appliances used to fight rural structure fires. A number of options for managing fire risk have been considered by the Council. These allow new home owners some discretion to choose the most appropriate fire risk management system for new dwellings where there is no appropriate water reticulation service provided.

Availability of the Draft Plan Changes The draft Plan changes are available for public inspection at Council’s Richmond office, and Motueka, Takaka and Murchison service centres. They are also available on the Council website (www.tasman.govt.nz) under ‘Policy/Plans/Tasman Resource Management Plan (TRMP)/Draft Planning Proposals’. Comments on the draft Plan changes can be sent to the Manager Policy, Tasman District Council, Private Bag 4, Richmond 7050 to be received by 4.30 pm on Tuesday 31 January 2012. An online response form can be completed via the Public Consultation webpage under ‘Policy’.

Consideration of the Draft Plan Change Comments are invited on both draft Plan changes until 31 January 2012. Council will then consider all comments received and prepare and release a Proposed Plan Change to the Tasman Resource Management Plan in light of the public’s contribution.

2011/2012

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Table Tennis at Saxton Stadium Mondays & Fridays - 9am – noon. Weds - 7 - 9pm. Bats provided. Contact Stadium 5479479 or karen 5473005. www.tabletennisnelson.org.nz Choose To Lose trying to lose weight, join us for support, weigh-in, coffee, chat with like minded people. Gold coin donation. Every Thurs at The Centre, 23a Salisbury Rd, Rmd. Contact De Ross: 547 4717 or 027698872 Croquet at Richmond We welcome new members to Golf croquet Thurs & Sundays 1pm - Sheryl 5410623. Association croquet-Wed & Sat 10am contact Betty 5447268. See you on the lawns opp. the new Health Center Lower Queen St. Preschool Music N Motion Wakefield Methodist Church hall cnr Edward & Arrow Sts. Weekly during school terms 10 am. Morning tea. $2 per child, $3 for 2 or more children. Ph 544- 8394. Stuttering Support If you stutter you are not alone. We are a self-help support group, of people who stutter of any age, who help each other. Meet every 2 weeks 6.45pm-8 pm 25 Maple Cres, Rhmd. Children u 13 with an adult. plse. No charge. www.speakeasynelson.org.nz or contact Neil Davis on 541-0727 or on 027 3526402 (txt if you want ) or email neild@ xtra.co.nz Richmond Bowling Club Lower Queen St. New Outdoor Bowls season open. New members & learners welcome. Tues, Thurs & Sat weekly at 1 pm.Social or competitive. Come along & have a try! Richmond Spinners, Knitters And Felters meet 2nd & 4th Thursday of month at Birch hall, Richmond racecourse at 930. Weavers meet 3rd thursday at 930.Evening group meet 2nd monday at 7 pm. Phone Diane, 5476517,or June, 5456466. Richmond Church of Christ 7pm new Thurs evening church. ph: 544 5415. Tasman Parrot Club Wanted new members with all the range of aviary birds. Meet every second month on Sunday, subs very ‘cheep’. For info ph Darryl on 03 528-7298 or Bob on 03 542-3725. Koru Christian singles group Koru meet monthly for friendship and fellowship ages 25- 55, open to all churches in Richmd, Nelson & Tasman region. Contact korusingles@yahoo.com or Dawn on 03 538-0471 for more information. Single? Duck Soup is on the first Sunday of every month from 7.30pm. Details & venue on ducksoup.co.nz. Adrienne 5442088 mix@ducksoup.co.nz. Angie’s AquaFitness Calling all Big & Beautiful People. You can be Active & Healthier too. Move in comfort in water.Togs or Wear shorts & T-shirt if you prefer. Tues 10.45-11.45am, $6 Ngawhatu Pool , Stoke Call Angie 547 0198. Chrysler PT Cruiser Car Club Startiing in the Nelson Region for all of us who love the cars. No joining fees, monthly get together and outings. You will see mine, it has eyelashes on it. On Facebook. Jackie 5449517after 6pm

Coming soon notices are free to community groups, schools, churches, gold coin donation events, and fundraising. Notices for businesses and organisations/groups who charge for courses or events cost $7. 50 words or less by Email only, please. Send to: editorial@waimeaweekly.co.nz Deadline: 11am Monday

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Art Exhibition “Reflections FromThe Region”. An exhibition of paintings by Nelson Artist, Dana Rose is on at Eyebright until 28th of January 2012 Festival Nelson Lakes Kerr Bay, Lake Rotoiti. Two days of family-friendly fun. Sat 21 Jan, Farmers Market, craft wine and beer. Sun 21 Jan, Arts, Crafts & Artefacts Market. Land-water-air activities, guest chef, free outdoor movie on Sat night. Stalls still available. Join us! For more information, email janthomsonart@gmail.com Washbourn Gardens Fare Wanted stallholders for Washbourn Gardens Fare on Nelson Anniversary Day $25 per site.For more imformation please contact Tania on 544 1091This is a richmond Playcentre fundraiser. Mountain Safety Council Nelson Navigation 25/56 Feb ‘12, $50. Outdoor First Aid, 17/18 Mar ‘12, 8/9 Sept 2012, $180. Outdoor First Aid Revalidation 18 Aug ‘12, Advanced Alpine, 25/26 Aug ‘12, $175. Visit www.mountainsafety.org.nz/ training & select Nelson as Branch or call 547 2426. email, jam_nzloi@hotmail.com Cancer Support Groups Meditation Group for cancer patients & their carers - every Tues at 10.30am at Fairfield House. Ph Cancer Society 03 539 3662 for info. Partners and Carers Support Group runs for five consecutive weeks. Ph the Cancer Society 03 539 3662 to register for the next group. REGULAR EVENTS Duck Soup Singles networking www.ducksoup.co.nz. Social Table Tennis Monday & Friday - 9am – noon. Wed Club Night - 7pm - 9pm. $4 per person or $10 per family. Bats provided. Non-marking footwear essential ph Stadium 5479479 or karen - 5473005 Nelson Canoe Club Rolling & skills practice - Wed night pool sessions 7.30 9:00pm at Riverside Pool. Members with no instruction $5, Members instruction $10, Non-members no instruction $10, Non-members instruction provided $20. Info or book instruction pooltraining@ nelsonkayakers.co.nz Celebrate Recovery A support group for those people with Hurts, Hang-ups and Habits (addictions) meets at the Centre 23A Salisbury Rd on Wed 7pm for 7-30pm. More information ph Bob & Jacquie 5380282 Pilates do you want to feel leaner this summer with easy to follow mat pilates held on Wednesday lunch hours in central Nelson upstairs at the New Hub on New Street from 12.10 to 12.50pm during school terms . Book your mat ph Sue 538 0318. LEARN to Speak with Confidence Let us motivate & encourage you to step outside of your comfort zone and gain the skills you need. Join Powertalk International - Waimea Club - meets in Annesbrook twice monthly in a friendly environment. For information please phone Peggy 539 0477 or Yvonne 544 6350.” www.powertalknelson1.wordpress.com Isel House in Stoke Open to the public from 1 1am to 4pm daily, Tuesdays to Sundays exclusive

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