29 October 2014

Top principal retires

WaimeaWeeklyLocally Owned and Operated

Additional copies $1 100% locally owned and operated www.waimeaweekly.co.nz

Affordable Funerals By Caring ProfessionalsWe can provide every service and option, and leave you with memories of a lifetime of love. 544 4400 www.wrfs.co.nz

Wednesday 29 October 2014

If you are thinking of building you should talk to us

Showhome Open: Mon - Fri 9am - 5pm, Sat Closed, Sun 1pm - 4pm

11 Mako St, RichmondPh: 544 0886

www.endeavourhomes.co.nz Individual homes at competitive prices Full Design and Build Service

The Richmond Town Hall is at the top of the list of public buildings that will be strengthened to meet national earthquake standards after the Tasman District Coun-cil agreed to spend $442,000 on earth-quake-proofing five of its buildings around the district. The council allocated $500,000 towards the seismic upgrading of its community build-ings in its 2014-2015 draft annual plan and

last week its Community Development committee decided where that funding would be spent. The Richmond Town Hall was designated as a top priority based on a number of criteria including usage, cost of the repairs, historic significance and prox-imity of other similar buildings.The Richmond Town Hall is one of five buildings that will be upgraded to meet the national standard of 34 per cent of the

new building standard. The council agreed to spend $83,400 on the Richmond Town Hall as well as $93,600 on the Motueka Memorial Hall, $35,000 on the Bainham Hall, $180,000 on the Riwaka Hall and

$50,000 on the Motueka Museum.The Richmond Town Hall has a seismic rating of less than 30 per cent and will need some internal re-fitting to meet the required standard. Sport Tasman staff, who use the building, will have to be relocated while the upgrade is completed.

Town Hall gets quake upgradeSimon BloombergSenior [email protected]

SEE PAGE 2

Waimea College principal, Larry Ching, is resigning at the end of this year concluding a 43 year career as a teacher, deputy principal and principal in schools throughout the Nel-son-Tasman region and New Zealand.Larry has been principal at

Waimea College for the last 12 years following six years in charge of Awapatu College in Palmerston North. He had earlier been deputy princi-pal at Nayland College for six years and spent 18 years teach-ing science at Motueka High School, Westland High School

Simon Bloomberg

SEE PAGE 4

Page 22LifeTHe Time of your

Page 16-17Local lifter makes NZ team

Page 25

Designer wins top

award

Grant Chaney

STR

EET

TALK

(03) 541 9097 anytime Baldwin&BrownRichmondLtdLicensed(REAA2008)

News2 WEDNESDAY 29 October 2014

Distributed to 10,000 homes in Richmond, Hope,

Brightwater, Wakefield and Murchison.

Tasmans

No.1 Newspaper

Proud to be

locally owned and operated

How to contact us

Ph 544 9037Fax 544 9038

6 Salisbury Rd, Richmond(opposite Super Liquor)

News [email protected]

[email protected]

www.waimeaweekly.co.nz


Open until 3pm Saturdays

Run by Shooters for Shooters

277 High St, Motueka

Ph 03 528 4276

Allerg-EzeIs Nelsons pollen getting up your nose? Itchy eyes, blocked nose and sneezing wearing you down?For an effective natural solution you cant go past O2B Allerg-Eze high dose Quercetin to support the bodys response to seasonal air-borne allergens and clearing of airways. Get your ease with Allerg-Eze.

An Allerg-Eze a day keeps the Sneeze away!

o2bhealthy.co.nz Factory Outlet, 7 Elms St, Wakatu Estate, Stoke.

100 days supply

0800 880 868

$39.00onlyNeed Quercetin?

Quercetin is a plant pigment with powerfull bioflavonoid and antioxidant benefits - but what does this mean for you?

> Supports normal respiratory health > Supports the immune system & responses > Supports your bodys response to allergies like Nelsons pollen! > Offers overall nutritional support, joint support & protection against stress

O2b Healthys Allerg-Eze high dose Quercetin - get yours in store now!

o2bhealthy.co.nz Factory Outlet, 7 Elms St, Wakatu Estate, Stoke.

100 days supply

0800 880 868

$39.00only

We made the Richmond Town Hall a priority on its significant use, committee chair Judene Edgar says. Its also only a relatively small amount of work thats needed to bring it up to standard.The Wakefield Hall missed out on funding with council deciding to reconsider the hall at a later date along with other buildings. A report to council stated that a new Wakefield or Brightwater com-munity facility is proposed in the long term plan although Judene says that is looking less likely because council is determined to reduce debt - strengthening the Wakefield Hall is estimated to cost $93,600.Judene says the Brightwater Hall, Hope Hall, Spring Grove Hall and Murchison Service Centre and Library are all regarded as lower earthquake risks, based on their age and construction, and will have seismic assessments in the next few months. The Mapua Wharf Building and Armadillos, which are owned by council, met the required standards.

Richmond Town Hall to get upgradeFROM PAGE 1

The Richmond Town Hall on Cambridge St. Photo: Simon Bloomberg.

NEWSin briefSCHOOL FAIR: The Upper Moutere Schools popular Country Fair is being held at the school this Saturday from 11am to 2pm. There will be more than 20 stalls, a si-lent auction, carnival games for children of all ages, country baking, gourmet pies, and live entertainment.

BREAST CANCER CARAVAN:The Pink Caravan will be set up at the Rich-mond Mall car park next Wednesday, No-vember 5, and in Nelson on Thursday on the 1903 Square site from 8.30am to 4pm. This is a free advice and help service be-ing run by the New Zealand Breast Cancer Foundation. It will be staffed by trained nurses who are available to talk to anyone who would like information on breast can-cer. No appointment is required.

Waimea College principal, Larry Ching, is finishing at the end of this year after 12 years at the school. We asked some of the teachers what they will remember about Larry.

Nathan Chippendale.

Larry is so knowledgeable and his management skills are amazing. Hes also extremely caring about all the kids.

Sarah Kennedy.

Larry has always been re-ally supportive of our special ed department and is so pro-fessional at all levels. He also knows whats going on at the chalkface.

Martin Emo.

Larry has always been sup-portive of the music depart-ment and our performances. Hes so helpful and hes actual-ly a really good guitar player.

Lyn Guilliard.

Ive been here for just over 20 years and hes the best princi-pal Ive ever worked for. Ive really appreciated his open door policy.

News WEDNESDAY 29 October 2014 3

41 McGlashen Avenue, Richmond PHONE 544 6137 OPEN 8am-5pm Monday-Friday, 8.00am-3.00pm Saturday. Open late Thursday night until 6.30pm

Valid: 27 October - 1 November 2014

ChickenNibbles

(1kg Packs)(Plain or Marinated)

BBQ Lamb Chops

(Plain or Marinated)

Per Kg

$9.99

Pressed Leg Ham

Pieces

Per Kg

$7.99Lamb Legs

Frozen Semi-Boned

Each Each

Streaky Bacon

$11.99Per Kg

$4.99 $18.99

www.wholesalelandscapes.co.nz

Ph 547 530055 Saxton Rd, Stoke

(Landscape Lane)

Our screened soil is the best product to start your new, flourishing spring lawn. High quality professional lawn seed also available.Call us now.

Get the best lawn in your street

Michelle WestruppMob: 021 760 [email protected]

238 Queen Street, RichmondExperience the di erence with the team at Mike Pero Real Estate. With our premium service we could save you thousands!

238 Queen Street, RichmondWERE NOW OPEN!

Mike Pero Real Estate Ltd Licensed REAA (2008)

Michelle WestruppMob: 021 760 [email protected]

238 Queen Street, RichmondExperience the di erence with the team at Mike Pero Real Estate. With our premium service we could save you thousands!

238 Queen Street, RichmondWERE NOW OPEN!


more properties needed

michelle Westruppph 544 4634 or 021 760 068

Call me in confidence if you, or someone you know, is thinking of selling

soLd

soLd

soLd

soLd


3 Buyers wanting 3 bedroom homes, up to $380K in

Richmond.

Ms N wants 2 homes on one section or a large home with self-contained potential.

Mr & Mrs M want 3/4 bedroom home with large section in Richmond. Up

to $600K.

The opening of the Tapawera Gateway last Saturday marked the end of an eight year long dream for Tapawera resident, and chairman of the Tapawera Promotions Association, Dun-can Wilson. Brian Flintoff designed the carved gateway which repre-sents unity and includes the Maori and European history of the region with Kahurangi explorer, Thomas Brunner, on one side and his lifelong friend and Maori guide, E Kehu, on the other side of the gateway. It is located in the community centre gardens, village centre and it is hoped that it will at-tract more tourists to the area with only a 10 kilometre drive to the Wangapeka track in the Kahurangi National Park. Duncan and secretary of the

association, Colin Ball, first put a gateway proposal to the Tasman District Council in May 2009. The project was then developed further with other locals including Tapaw-era School principal, Kelvin Woodley, Richard Davis, Kate Radloff, Maurice Taylor and Sharon Rogers, joining the committee to help drive the project. We were aware that thousands of people travel through Tapawera each year and we wanted to have some-thing, a focal point, to let the people know about the sights and sounds of Tapawera, says Duncan.Carved by master carver, Mark

Davis from Nelson, the gate-way also features the Wanga-peka track and river plus carvings depicting the gold prospecting, timber and food-growing history of the area. A kaitiaki, Maori guardian rock, has been placed in the middle of the gateway to symbolise Mt Arthur looking over the Ka-hurangi.It also features native gardens, native timber seating areas and information on local history. Stage three of the project, still in progress, includes a com-munity centre which will be a hub to promote local arts and crafts and tourism operators.We want the gateway to be the beginning of growing Tapaw-era tourism and help locals to have a better understanding of our history, says Duncan.

Tasman Kaumatua Arch Deacon Andy Joseph blesses the new gateway at a ceremony on Satur-day. Photo: Susan Fenemor.

Tapawera gateway finally [email protected]

Monique BergmanReporter


Wendy DebbieLydia HelenClaire

Large enough to know how Small enough to care.Locally owned and independent. PH 544 5488 24 hours

www.nelsonrealestate.co.nz

253 Queen Street, Richmond

$500 base fee, commission starting from 2.95% on the first $400,000 and 1.95% thereafter + GST

Property insightsHow important is it to have your property featured on the most popular web sites? The answer is very important.Genuine buyers are waiting for new listings to come to the market. They will log onto the web sites several times a day, they will have registered buyer alerts and they will want to view the property ahead of any open homes. These people are very serious about purchasing and they will be attracted to your property by the web site presentation, most importantly by the photographs. Your photographs should be representative of the property and the property features and they must be sharp and enticing. Pre-photo preparation is critical - de-clutter, have the bed covers smooth and flat surfaces clear, showers should be free of personal items, towels neatly folded, curtains should be evenly drawn. The gardens should be tidy, unhealthy pot plants removed or replaced, lawns cut and childrens play areas tidy and organised. Outside photos should be taken when the house is in full sun. Dark shadows do not look attractive but sometimes cannot be avoided. Your agent should be mindful of all of the above and be able to work with you to ensure that your property is presented to the market in the best possible way. It does take a little effort to get it right but you will be rewarded by a positive response to your web site presentation.Happy selling.

Lydia Heyward Licensed Real Estate Agent (REAA 2008)

If you have a property related question then e-mail me and I will see if I can help you. [email protected]

The Department of Conservation is organising a number of events for Conservation Week which starts this Saturday. An open day at the Kaiteriteri Mountain Bike Park will be held on Saturday from midday to 5pm to give people an opportunity to try out mountain biking, or pick up some tips and techniques from

experienced riders. On Sunday, there will be a fun tramp with DOC and Project Janszoon staff through the Canaan Downs area of Abel Tas-man National Park to Wainui Hut starting at Harwoods Hole carpark at 1.45pm. To register for the tramp, call Rebecca on 03 5282120 or Greg on 03 5258378 by 5pm on Friday.

Conservation week for DOC

and Christchurch Boys High.Although Larrys career path to the top job at Waimea appeared to have been carefully mapped out, he says it was never planned that way. In fact, Larry admits he never intended to be a teacher and got into the job quite by ac-cident. When I was a student at Nelson College I really loved science, so when I left school I became a science technician with the Ministry of Agricul-ture and Fisheries. Then I wanted to get some more qualifications so I went to university to do a science degree but I had no money so I took a teaching scholarship.I only did it to pay my way through university - I had no intention of going teaching. But when I graduated I went relief-teaching at Christchurch Boys High and found I loved it. Its interesting, though, because my career path was never planned. I just applied for the jobs as they came up and here I am 43 years later.Larry says one of the biggest challenges he has faced at Waimea College has been managing the schools rapid growth. The school has grown from 1100 students to 1550 in the last 12 years and they have worked hard to ensure that the school hasnt got so big that students get lost.Larry says it has been a really difficult decision to leave Waimea but he feels the timing is right. The school is in good heart and he is also keen to expand his role as a mentor with the Princi-pals Programme run by Centre for Educational Leadership at University of Auckland.Its been a really difficult decision because I have a real passion about teaching. We also have great staff and students here but the time is right for me to go and let someone else with fresh ideas take over. Ive also been doing some mentoring in recent years and have had to fit it around everything

else, so now Ill get the chance to focus on that. I work with new principals and help them with things like learning how to manage staff issues, make community connections and develop a vi-sion for their schools. Larry says he has had many highlights during his time at Waimea including seeing the schools students excel at sporting and musical compe-titions, opening new buildings like the schools $2.4million gymnasium and working with such dedicated and talented teachers.Last week I attended the sports prizegiving and the level of achievement of those young people blew me away. I always enjoy watching school sport and when I told my wife I was resigning she said good, Ill be able to see you at weekend without going to sport. Larry says there havent been too many down-sides to the job although reflects that it is always incredibly sad and emotionally tough when you lose a staff member or a student. The battle to secure funding for the schools new gym, after the Ministry of Education changed the rules, was also a difficult period for the school.School Board of Trustees deputy chair, Sue Mal-thus says Larry has been a wonderful principal and his unexpected resignation came as a big shock at last board weeks meeting. Waimea College has been so lucky to have Lar-ry. He is such a good leader of the board and his staff. The parents and students have a lot of respect for him too. He has such a good rapport with his students and hes always been so ap-proachable. Larry has always been totally honest with us and we have had a great relationship based on that trust. Hes also been very good at tackling the big issues head on and making the right de-cision quickly - he will be a huge loss. Sue says Associate Principal, Graeme Smith, will take up the role of acting principal until the board appoints Larrys replacement.

Waimea College principal retires FROM PAGE 1

www.stihlshop.co.nz

Right into Outdoor Power Equipment

STH0

440A

_SS

NOT SURE WHAT GIFT TO GET DAD? We have a fantastic range of outdoor power equipment and now with our STIHL SHOP gift cards, you can make sure Dad gets exactly what he wants.

TRADE UP to any Masport President Lawnmower and receive a minimum

$50 (incl GST) TRADE IN

MAKE UP FOR 30YEARS OF SOCKS

Terms and conditions apply, ask in store for details. Offer valid until Sunday 7 September. While stocks last.

$329STIHLS BEST PRICE EVER FOR DAD

STIHL CHAINSAW MS 170

Store Details hereStore Details hereStore Details hereStore Details here

www.stihlshop.co.nz


STH0

420

*GST off selected STIHL products. Offer valid until June 30 or while stocks last. Terms and conditions apply, ask in store for details.

SAVE $64

STIHL FS 55 RC-E LINETRIMMERNOW:$431Engine Capacity 27.2cc

SAVE $129

STIHL MS 251 CHAINSAW

NOW: $866Engine Capacity 45.6 cc

Standard Guide Bar 16 (40cm)

SAVE $64

STIHL BG 56 COMPACT BLOWERNOW: $431Engine Capacity 27.2cc

Text Here

Text Here

Text Here

Text Here

62 Gladstone Rd, RichmondPh 544 6122 www.stihlshop.co.nz


STH0420

*GST off selected STIHL products. Offer valid until June 30 or while stocks last. Terms and conditions apply, ask in store for details.

SAVE $64

STIHL FS 55 RC-E LINETRIMMERNOW:$431Engine Capacity 27.2cc

SAVE $129

STIHL MS 251 CHAINSAW

NOW: $866Engine Capacity 45.6 cc

Standard Guide Bar 16 (40cm)

SAVE $64

STIHL BG 56 COMPACT BLOWERNOW: $431Engine Capacity 27.2cc

Text Here

Text Here

Text Here

Text Here

62 Gladstone Rd, RichmondPh 544 6122

Saturday King of the Forest Logger SportsTeam races, demonstrations of sawmill and log hauling with steam driven overhead skyline, tree felling, crosscut sawing and wire rope splicing competition

Sunday Steam Logging How it was done in days gone by.

Hot Food and Soft Drinks availableKids Treasure Hunt and Big DigEntry $5 Kids under 13 free

STIHL SHOP RICHMOND - Proud to be Major Sponsors

Pigeon Valley Steam Museum2014 LOGGING WEEKEND

Higgins Heritage Park222 Pigeon Valley Rd, Wakefield

1 2 November 9.30am to 4.00pm


Upper Queen StreetKmart/Warehouse development

NEW, PREMIUM MULTI-STOREYOFFICE AND RETAIL SPACE ON UPPER QUEEN STREET

For more information, contact:Louise Devine Ph 03 548 3039 or 021 548 [email protected]

Office space for lease on first floor fronting Queen Street

First floor Offices 50-200m2 available from $200/m2 pa + GST

Under construction - completion due February 2015

AVAILABLE ATFRESHCHOICE RICHMOND

ONLY


ONLY


ONLY


ONLY


ONLY


ONLY

Prices apply from Wednesday 29th October to Sunday 2nd November 2014, or while stocks last. Trade not supplied. We reserve the right to limit quantities. All limits speci ed apply per customer per day. All prepared meals are serving suggestions only. Props not included. Certain products may not be available in all stores. Proprietary brands not for resale.

FCWW2910

FreshChoice Richmond216 Queen Street, Richmond. Phone 544 8299.Open 7am-9pm, 7 days.Find us online at FreshChoice.co.nz and Facebook.com/FreshChoiceNZ

$299pack$199each$199each

$749each pack99c

Freshn Fruity Yoghurt/Anchor Calci Yum Dairy Food 6 Pack(Excludes Thick & Creamy)

Fresh NZ King Salmon Fillets Fresh NZ Cut Lettuce

Old Mout Cider 1.25L Cotton Softs Toilet Tissues 4 Pack (Excludes Extra Thick)

Talleys Crinkle Cut Fries 1kg Cadbury Chocolate Block 210-220g (Excludes Bubbly/Mousse)

Heineken 24 x 330ml Bottles

Congratulations Michele OBeirne Marie Hunter Kathy Egerton Margaret Oliver Carol Shirley

*Picture indicative only

to our 5 Great Grocery Grab winners

$2399kg each79c

$3899pack


ONLY


ONLY

Federated Farmers are urging the government to support the Tas-man District Councils Waimea Community Dam project to pre-vent a critical shortage of water for urban and farming development. The council is presently holding a public consultation process for the dam in the Lee Valley which is de-signed to store water for irrigation and urban and industrial users. It will cost around $74.6 million with irrigators expected to contribute a significant proportion of the funds. Its not a matter of whether the

dam goes ahead, it is how it goes ahead, Federated Farmers Nel-son provincial president, Martin OConnor says.We are living in a catch 22, be-cause the build is likely to cost ir-rigators $520 per hectare and in-crease rates by 11 cents per cubic metre a year, but our rural and ur-ban communities cannot survive without it. The Nelson-Tasman region is drying up whilst its population is growing at an exceptional rate. The significance of this is not lost

on the community after the 2001 drought dried the rivers up for three weeks and salt water was de-tected near the TDC water take.Martin says the district is extreme-ly sensitive to changes in water flow and during a drought water takes are stopped, when farmers need water the most. He says the water insecurity is also stunting urban and business growth. The social and economic benefits of the dam reach far beyond the Waimea community, but it needs to be affordable. Right now the

cost of the dam is pushing us into a desperate situation, but with the councils and governments sup-port we can make this work, by softening the financial blow over time.Martin says the dam is the most important single infrastructure in-vestment the Tasman community will make in ensuring a sustainable future for our community. I only hope that it is not just the ratepayers who will be footing the bill for the next generations, he says.

Government money needed for dam

Stolen Clothes Wednesday October 22:After having her clothes stolen off her wash-ing line just over a week ago, Hazel Trethowen has had a huge amount of feedback from those hoping she gets her items returned. Unfortu-nately she still hasnt heard from police about her stolen clothes but has passed pictures of her two irreplaceable dresses around second hand stores in the hope they will be recognised.

Visual Arts Society Wednesday October 15:The Tasman Visual Arts Societys Spring Exhi-bition has been a huge success with organisers saying that last weekend was brilliant. Comments from the public have been ex-tremely positive saying the exhibition has lift-ed its game and was better than last year. The exhibition has gained many followers due to the high quality of art on display. Jean Jackson was the Peoples Choice Winner. The Pamela Banks Memory Hospice Raffle was won by Yvette Dick. Jean Johnston Collectable Doll was collected by Janet Adamson.If you have an end to one of our stories contact Jessie on [email protected]

with Jessie Johnston

100% locally

owned and operated

Your Community Newspaper


544 9037Got a story?


BAKERIES

Open 7 Days 7.00am - 6.00pmCnr Vanguard & Hardy Sts Ph: 03 546 6355186 Queen St. Richmond Ph: 03 544 3967While stocks last.

QUALITY WITHOUT COMPROMISE

MUFFINS

Save $1.0027/10/14 to 02/11/14

DAILYBREAD

$3.99

(600g Varieties)

EACH

No LIMIt

DAIRY DALEMILK

2 FoR$6.60

or $3.65

(2L Varieties)

(Blueberry, Bran, Cappuccino, Double Choc Chip, Orange

Chip, Raspberry White Choc, 6 Pack)

(600ml Coke & Classic Pie)

PIE & CoKE CoMBo

27/10/14 to 02/11/14

$5.00

Now Enrolling for Term 4Cheerleading, Irish Dance, Ballet, Tap, Jazz, Hip hop/commercial, Drama, Singing, Highland, Acrobatics, Body Conditioning/limbering, Contemporary, Keep fit, Ukelele, Guitar. For Babies, Children and AdultsKids Halloween Theatre PartyFriday 31st October 5.30pm-7pmOoky Spooky Games, Dancing and a prize for the best costume! Cost $5 per TicketKids Guy Fawkes Fancy Dress BallFriday 7th November 7pm-8.30pmFun Games, Dancing and Prize for the best dressed! Cost $5 per TicketTickets for the Parties only available at A Star Academy of the Arts Ltd. Only a limited number available.

67 Haven Rd Ph: 5487401 www.astararts.co.nz

Nelsons kapahaka group are being put through their paces in an effort to get haka fit for the national kapahaka festival next year.Te Whatukura Kapahaka club has been do-ing fitness sessions with Greg Witika at Wairua Body Coaching Systems in Stoke. After a solid workout, Greg makes the group perform in the gym to get them used to performing with a high heart rate.And they hope it will help them during the com-petition in Christchurch in March.Awhina Kihi a co-tutor and performer with the Te Whatukura Kapahaka club came up with the idea, and says it is just the first step in a plan to use traditional movement and perform-ing arts to inspire and motive local Maori and Pacific Islanders to embrace a more active and healthy lifestyle.

With over twenty years involvement with Kapa-haka, I have learnt it is the perfect vehicle for Mori and Pacific cultures to become involved in an active and healthy lifestyle, she says.Greg says there is more to becoming haka fit than physical strength and stamina and hes coaching the performers to utilise natural movement.But were also talking about nutrition and belief in oneself, so that on the day the group can step out with confidence knowing they are going to give the very best they can.After the work with the kapahaka group, Awhi-nas vision for a community outreach programme is taking shape, with the successful completion of the first stage of a funding application with Te Ptahitanga.If final funding is granted, they plan to take the programme to the wider community.

Awhina Kihi performs with other members of Te Whatukura Kapahaka club in the Wairua Body Coaching Systems gym at the Wakatu Estate last week, as part of the Nelson kapahaka groups efforts to get haka fit for next years national competition. Photo: Andrew Board.

Getting haka fit for nationalstext = BookmanITC Lt Bt

231 Queen St Richmond Ph 544 8655

text = BookmanITC Lt Bt

Michelle is delighted to welcome Debby

Brennan to her team!Debby is looking forward

to seeing new and existing clients at Hairworks.


THE GREAT SPRING-CLEAN OFFER

10% OFF CARPET CLEANING PEST CONTROL STAIN TREATMENT

20% OFF UPHOLSTERY CLEANING RUG CLEANING CARPET & FABRIC PROTECTION

MENTION THIS ADVERT WHEN BOOKING

OCTOBER &NOVEMBER 2014

MINIMUM SPEND $100 NELSON-TASMAN REGION ONLY

NelsonPh: 548 5550

E: [email protected]

TasmanPh: 541 0444

E: [email protected]

www.jae.co.nz

Brightwater School and the Brightwater Community Church are helping to make this Christmas a lot happier for children in the Pacific Islands by getting behind Operation Christmas Child.For the last two years, the church has packed up presents in shoe boxes for children aged up to 14 to be donated to Operation Christmas Child. The international charity programme is organised by Christian relief organisation, Samaritans Purse, and has sent more than 100 million shoeboxes full or presents to needy children around the world since 1993.And this year the church approached Bright-water School principal, Gerald Baldwin, to help out and the school got right behind the project with each classroom contributing a shoebox full of presents for a boy and a girl. That brought the total number of shoeboxes contributed by the Brightwater community up to 95, almost double last years total.We thought it would be good to include the school and Gerald said they would be happy to come on board, school parent Sarah Matheson says. The first year the church did it they had 20 boxes and last year they had 50 so the school has helped it grow to about 90.Sarahs mother, Ele Smeaton, who initiated the churchs involvement in Operation Christmas Child, says the project had become a real community effort. I saw a brochure about it and thought it was a good idea so I went to our pastor, Martin Har-rison, and we got it underway. The church got right behind it and now we are involving the community more and more.Year three pupil, Kaelen Grafton, says he put some colouring-in pens and sticker and toys in the shoebox he helped fill. Other boxes in-cluded clothing, tennis balls, balloons, soft toys and pencil cases. We have lots here and we dont need so much so its a good idea to share it around, Kaelen says.

Brightwater sending presents to Pacific IslandsSimon Bloomberg

Brightwater School pupils and members of the Brightwater Community Church with some of the shoeboxes full of presents they are sending to needy children in the Pacific Islands as part of Operation Christmas Child. Photo: Simon Bloomberg.


QUEEN STREET. RICHMOND. 03 543 9391www.nbs.co.nz

HOME

COMMERCIAL

LOANSlending to meet your lifestyle

RURAL

PERSONAL

NBS Terms & Conditions and Lending Criteria apply. NBS is not a registered bank.

SHEEP / BEEF TRAINING Level 5 Farm Smarter

FarmSafe is delivering a Farm Smarter programme in conjunction with the Open Polytechnic.

Successful trainees will achieve a National Certificate in Agriculture (Production Management) Level 5 qualification (in Sheep or Cattle Strand).

The basis of the course are; Feeding and Feed budgeting

Goal setting and action plans

High performance farms and benchmarking

with other topics along the way to support these three major topics.

This is a 72 to 88 credit programme delivered over 12 to 14 months (dependent on unit standard combinations).

There are limited places available for this pilot course which is fully funded by scholarship, no additional fees to trainees.

Courses start in November 2014 and run in venues central to the successful applicants.

Please ring, text or email for further information.Chris Clark Regional Co-ordinatorM: 027 250 7400 P: 0800 545 [email protected]

11a Hunt St, RichmondPh 544-8700 Fax 544-8706

Shower Door Systems Replacement Shower Doors

Sliding Wardrobe Doors Replacement Wardrobe Doors

Wardrobe Doors direct to you!

aluminium PRoDuctS ltD

Soroptimist Club of Waimea members, from left, Annette Smith, Joan Lees, Jackie Reburn at the clubs 40th birthday celebration. Photo: Monique Bergman.

This week the Soroptimist Club of Waimea marked its 40th an-niversary with a special celebra-tion dinner at Petite Fleur, Sei-fried Estate in Appleby. Club President, Annette Green-land, welcomed past and pre-sent members, as well as special guests from Soroptimist Clubs around New Zealand. Speak-ing for the Tasman district, Jane Kempthorne commended Waimea members on their many achievements in the pursuit of improving and enhancing the lives and potential of women and girls, adding her congratula-tions on reaching ruby status. Guests enjoyed a visual display of the Clubs activities from 1974 through to 2014 and reflected on successes to be celebrated. Foundation member, Joan Lees, was awarded a Life Membership for 40 years of active service to the ideals of Soroptimism. The Soroptimist Club of Waimea thanked Joan for inspiring oth-ers to join the club with the aim of advancing the rights and sta-tus of women globally.

Soroptimists celebrate 40th anniversary

A pop-up art gallery has opened on Tra-falgar St and the artist behind it says its a fantastic way for people to check out some local art in time for Christmas.The gallery is in the building where Foxy Lady was, opposite SBS Bank. Artist Marilyn Andrews says this is the third pop-up art gallery she has opened.We fill the void in between tenancies so were on a week-to-week lease, which means if people want to see it they have to get in quick.There are 11 artists with work on dis-

play at the new gallery and Marilyn says its a nice collaboration. We share the load, share the costs and share the space, and it gives local artists an outlet to show their work. It works out really well.The pop-up gallery is open Monday to Saturday from 10am until 5pm and Marilyn is encouraging people to get in quick.We really dont know how long were here for, it could be two weeks or it could be twenty weeks.

Marilyn Andrews in the new pop-up art gallery on Trafalgar St. Photo: Andrew Board.

Pop-up art gallery

Teddy bear shearing, medieval archery and dogs rounding up ducks will feature at this years Tapawera Boys and Girls Agri-cultural Club Show. The teddy bear shear-ing competition, which takes place in a working woolshed, complete with wood-en hand shearers, proved very popular last year. Promotions coordinator, Belinda Palmer, hopes that other events such as best fancy dressed pet and dog with the loud-est bark competitions will be just as popular. Possum Bournes number 23 rally car will also be on display at the show and you can have your photo taken in it for a small donation, all proceeds from this will go to Christchurchs Bone Marrow Cancer Trust. The show, which was established during the Second World War, was coordinated by the education sec-tor to teach children animal and livestock husbandry to help out on the farm whilst the men were away fight-ing. Today, Tapawera

is only one of two Boys and Girls Agricultural Club shows remaining in the country.More traditional competitions such as equestrian, wood chopping and sheep shearing will be con-tested with the grand parade held at the end of the day. The Tapaw-era Fire Brigade will

also be operating a water slide at the show, so togs and a change of clothes are advised. The Tapawera Boys and Girls Agricultural Club show will be held 10am to 4pm on Sat-urday, November 1 at the Tapawera School grounds. Entry is free for all children and $4 for adults.


Your fresh food people

CNR CHAMPION RD & sALISBuRY RD, rICHMOND, NelsonmonDAYFRIDAY: 8AM7PM SATURDAy & sunDAY: 8AM6PM

....CCCCCCCCCCCCCCCCCCCCCCOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOO...NNNNNNNNNNNNNNNNNNNNNNNNZZZZZZZZZZZZZZWWWWWWWWWWWWWWWWWWWWWWWWWWWWWWWWWWWWWWWWWWWWWWWWWWWWWWWWWWWWWWWWWWWWWWWWWWWWWWWWWWWWWWWWWWWWWWWWW

All our fresh meat is 100% NZ FARMED. specials VAlid TUES 28 OCT - SUN 2 NOV 2014

strawberries PUNNETS 6.00 bunched carrots 2.49 jersey bennes 1kg box 5.49 courgettes . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4.99 lamb leg roasts 10.99 freedom farms

pork loin chops 14.99 beef schnitzel

plain or crumbed . . . . . . . . . . . . 11.99 chicken nibbles 5.99 champion rD

premium pork sausages 11.99

bunch

each

KG

KG

KG

KG

KG

KG

NEW SEASON PRODUCE

2 FOR

2014

345 LOWER QUEEN ST, RICHMOND P: 543 9179 www.clubwaimea.co.nz

Members - their guests and affiliated members all welcome

Hear my amazing voice at Avago this

Saturday!

draw 1 $600this thursday night 5.00pm - 8.00pm

Dont forget to book your Christmas function and your Christmas Day

lunch!

Tapawera gears up for agricultural show

Grace Matthewson with her lamb Lulu at the Tapawera Boys and Girls Agricultural Show last year.

This Week10 WEDNESDAY 29 October 2014

Out&About A L L T H E F U N A L L T H E P A R T I E S A L L T H E G O O D T I M E S

Having a par ty/event/func tion? Call our photographer 544 9037 or 027 532 6461

These photos are for sale

To order Ph 544 9037 or drop in to 6 Salisbury Rd,

Richmond

* Draw taken every week of November. Sat - Sun (inclusive). Winner notified on the following Monday. Voucher to be reedemed in Richmond Mall Stirling Sports store by 24 December 2014

NEW STORE NEW LOOKS

WIN CASH for Christmas! Simply write your name, phone number and email address on the back of your receipt and put in the entry box instore.

Next to Pakn Save Richmond Mall

EVERY WEEK IN NOVEMBER*

WINENTER OUR DRAW

VOUCHER$500

Licensed Real Estate Salesperson (REAA 2008)

Wendy Pearson 03 544 5488 24hrs

Wanted in Wakefield

SOLD

SOLD

SOLD

SOLD

I still have a cash

buyer for 4 bed, 2 bath

modern home with

off-street parking,

up to $430,000

A modern 3 bedroom, 2 bathroom (or character home to renovate), up to $500,000

3 4 bedroom characterful

home on large section, up to $450,000

Nicole Davey and Shannon

Marr at their engagement party on Sat-urday night.

Andy Morrisand Ian Hull at

the Nelson BaysFootball function at

Bowater Toyota.

Kelsea Sherrat and Beau Christie at Shannon and Nicoles party.

Wayne and NicolaHart at Shannon and Nicoles engagement

party on Saturday night.

Joanna Burbery and Felicity Watson at

Shannon and Nicoles engagement party.

Clive Beaumont, Tony Bowater and Nigel Muir at the Nelson Bays Football function.

Enjoying the competition at the minia-tures exhibit at Waimea College last Saturday, were Beth and Grace Summers.

Having fun at the miniatures exhibit last Saturday at Waimea College,

from left, Lucy, Suzy and Olivia Kirk.

At the minia-tures exhibit

at Waimea College last

Saturday, from left,

Helen Isdale and Jill Marks.

Visiting the miniatures

exhibit at Waimea Col-

lege last Satur-day, from left, Karyn Byrom

and Penelope Robertson.

Joanne and Graham Davey at Shannon and Nicoles engage-ment party.

This week, we went along to the end-of-season function for

Nelson Bays Football at Bowater Toyota.

Then we popped along to the Miniature show

at Waimea College before heading along to Shannon Marr and

Nicole Daveys en-gagement party at the Richmond Fire Station

on Saturday night.Remember, if youre

having a party or event, give us a call on 544

9037 and well send our photographer along. Or

email us at [email protected]


ANIMAL FARM

389 gardner valley rd, upper moutere

03 543 2211www.animalfarm.co.nz

Bring along your little ghouliesfor a frightenly fun day down on the farm

Prizes for best halloween dress ups

Weekend1st and 2nd Nov

Trick or treat trail

Trish Gray

Justine Gunn

Karen Russell

Paula Fletcher

Brenda Grant

Nicola Gear

*Colourplus regrets that not all Colourplus stores may stock all of the products advertised. All offers are valid until Sunday 5th October 2014, and apply to cash, eftpos and credit card sales only. Excludes existing quotes and other promotional offers.

COLOURPLUS STOREStore Address Details, Phone Numberwww.colourplus.co.nz

we've gotwe've gotyourgotgotyouryouryouryourstyle24 months

interest free on custom made drapes

freedrape making

15% off selected Luxa ex blinds

paint | wallpaper | curtains | blinds

Fleur Collection from $49.95 per metre uncoated

Emeka Collection $79.95 per metre uncoated

**Excludes pencil pleat headings. Terms and conditions - Offer available from 25th August to 5th October 2014 on purchases $500 and over on Gem Visa or GE CreditLine. Credit and lending criteria, $55 establishment fee and $55 annual account fee apply. Prevailing interest rate applies to any outstanding balance on the expiry of the interest free period. Gem Visa

and GE CreditLine are provided by GE Finance and Insurance.

*Applies to selected Luxa ex blinds, see in store for details

*Offer applies to lined pencil pleat drapes with a minimum 160cm drop. Applies to fabrics $39.95 and over with a maximum 150cm width from selected fabric ranges.

Offer valid until Sunday 5th October 2014.

20% OFFRoman Blinds*

free drape making*

Warm up your home withFREE drape making on a range of beautiful fabrics from New

Zealands leading fabric houses.

4 McGlashen Ave,Richmond

Ph: 544 6613

*Conditions apply. See instore for details.

www.colourplusnelson.co.nz

40 Vanguard St,Nelson

Ph: 548 7955

FREE PARKING

weve got your style

paint | wallpaper | curtains | blinds

4 McGlashen Ave,Richmond

Ph: 544 6613

We are your one stop decorating shop Building trust one room at a time

*Conditions apply. See instore for details.


Paula Fletcher

40 Vanguard St,Nelson

Ph: 548 7955

FREE PARKING

Trish Gray

Justine Gunn

Brenda Grant

Nicola Gear

Karen Russell

HURRY - All offers end Monday 21 April 201415% OFFLuxaflex

Sunscreens & Roller Blinds*

HURRY!Order now for a new

look in time for Xmas

Nelson Miniatures Club hosted the 2014 New Zealand Association of Miniature Enthusiasts Convention last week which culminated in an exhibition of miniature displays at Waimea College. The theme for the exhibition was Bon Apptit and included miniature displays of all shapes and sizes created by association members and clubs throughout New Zealand. A wedding marquee complete with lights, dressed tables and wedding buffet was cre-ated by Mary and Jeff Saxton from Richmond. Their exhibit took a year to complete with Jeff building the structure and Mary making all of the finer details such as serviettes and flowers by hand. Nelson miniature club member, Rae van der Logt, created several displays for the exhibit and enjoys working on the time consuming miniatures it allows you to use all of your creative skills including painting, woodwork, book binding and knitting, says Rae.The 15 working members of the Nelson Minia-tures Club were thrilled with the steady flow of visitors to the event and were very thankful for the wonderful volunteer support they received from the local community.

Miniature show gets big support

Members of the Nelson Minia-

tures Club, Mary Saxton and Jeff

Saxton, from Richmond with

their wedding marquee exhibit.

Jeff built the structure and Mary created

the interior for the miniatures

exhibition at Waimea College

last Saturday. Photo: Monique

Bergman.

Phone us first

544 9037

Got a story?

Locals renting out homes for tourists:I have been alerted to a story that you have recently run on holiday

houses.As an association we have nothing against people renting their houses out for short term accommodation. We do, however take considerable umbrage at the amazing unfairness perpetuated by councils that allow such an unfair play-ing field. Private homes compete di-rectly with commercial accommodation but are not required to have the same safety features and compliance issues that commercial accommodation pro-viders are compelled to have. Domestic accommodation providers are not re-quired to pay the hefty costs levied by councils that commercial accommoda-tors are compelled to bear. They are pro-vided with services for free by councils that are a cost to commercial accom-modation providers and they make no contribution to the running of Nelson Tasman Tourism that commercial ac-commodation providers are, again by the council, compelled to make.We believe that domestic accommo-dators are a vital part of the accom-modation offer in any market but they shouldnt be subsidised by all the other ratepayers. They shouldnt be able to of-fer substandard accommodation and they shouldnt be allowed to freeload off those that they compete with by not supporting the sterling work being done by Nelson Tasman Tourism.We believe that a council serving the best interests of their community should address these issues and not assiduously

ignore them. The council is putting their community and their visitors at risk! All that we ask for is a level playing field on which to compete.Michael Baines, Chief Executive, Motel Association of New Zealand.

Ripping people off, greedy sods.Brenda Kenny.

I think its a great idea... bring tourists, such as families who

may not like to stay in motels. They spend money in Nelson and boost local business. Also gives people a break from the mortgage for a while. No brainer re-ally if they have somewhere else to stay, such as extended family. Amanda Duncan.

Makes it hard for struggling mo-tels who have gone through a

long winter. Bonita Wilkinson.

Items stolen off clothes line:Yes [it happened to me] but yonks ago, when I lived in Stoke.

Towels, jumpers and some kids cloth-ing. But she was caught. Jeez, thats real desperate measures right there. Sharon May Patterson.

Years ago in The Wood my daughter and I lost bras and

knickers. Reported it to the police. A while later a whole lot of undies were found in the bush. A guy was charged. Ours werent among them, guess the guy must have liked ours so much he decided to wear them. Brenda Kenny.

Some people must be so desper-ate. Or just plain weirdos.

Janelle Thorpe.

Hazel Trethowen good on you for making everyone aware I

hope you get your things back. That just sucks big time. Ema Posa.

Fingers crossed I get it back!Hazel Trethowen.

Thank you for letting everyone know. The pictures you put up of

your dress is gorgeous. I would be upset too, if someone stole my best items of clothing. I hope the burglar gets caught, and everyone gets their belongings back. Jannelle Patterson.

Makos lose ITM Cup final:I think they put in the hard yards to get where they did, so huge

congrats to them for making the final. Gotta respect that. Sharon Tarapipi Pi.

Seeking witnesses:Hi, were seeking witnesses to a car verses truck on Tuesday 7th

outside Carters on Nayland Rd between 2:30pm and 3pm. Deemed to be a metal-lic dark green Honda as I have the wing mirror left behind. Any info would be much appreciated. Number plate would be a bonus. Thanks heaps. Carl and Lauryce Colvill.

If youd like to comment on any local is-sue, email [email protected] or text 027 UR VOICE.

Opinion12 WEDNESDAY 29 October 2014

Your Voice [email protected] text: 027 UR VOICE facebook.com/nelsonweekly www.nelsonweekly.co.nzTXT [email protected] txt: 027 UR VOICE facebook.com/waimeaweekly www.waimeaweekly.co.nz

Whitby House90 Collingwood Street, NelsonPO Box 823, Nelson 7040, NZT 546 8833M 021 224 7133E [email protected]

PENKETHPROPERTYLAWL I M I T E D

Offering an experienced, efficient, cost effective service for all your property law and trust matters.

Kim PenkethConveyancing Practitioner

You can give him a hard time about his iphone and his apps, however his selling skills are like his piano playing, they will bring music to your ears.SODont ever give him a hardtime about selling houses because he knows his stuff.

Haven Realty Limited Richmonds No.1 Team

Meet Mark Hardcastle...

Ph 544 4202 www.havenrealty.co.nz

LIQUID LAUNDROMATNOW OPEN IN STOkE - NELSON

7 DAyS: 5am-11pm

SELF SERVICEEASY KEY LAUNDROMATS

Fast and efficient washing & dryingWash from $4 Drying from $4 for 20minutes

(Dry up to 4 loads) Super Large Washers 22kg only $10

Perfect for Blankets - Duvets - Bedding Mink Blankets - Sports Gear

561 Main Rd, Stoke, Nelson (Next to Mobil Mart) | 538 0317

www.liquidlaundromats.co.nz

When you think of the fun things you would like to do during your weekend or days off, the chances are washing your dirty laundry will not feature on that list at all! So, instead of spend-ing hours slaving over your machine at home, washing load after load before hanging it out to dry, why not try the new Liquid Self Service Laundromat in Stoke - where you can wash and dry all your household washing in about an hour? The new laundromat opened this month in Stoke. It is the third branch in the South Island and Blenheim will be opening before Xmas. The New Zea-land-owned Liquid Self Service Laundromat has now 26 stores through-out the country and is the only laundromat chain to offer the latest smart key payment technology! Using smart keys is simple and fuss free, no more fumbling in your wallet for coins or having to get money out - simply purchase a reloadable key next door at The Stoke Discounter Dairy for $3, load it with whatever value you choose and clip it on your key ring, ready to use whenever you like. All services at Liquid Self Service Laundromat

are very affordable - with washing from just $4 and dryers from $4 for 20 minutes, which will dry up to 4 loads of washing. Plus, by doing all your washing away from home you can lower your monthly electricity bills substantially! The eco-friendly washing machines come in

8kg and 22kg sizes - with the large washers ideal for bulky, heavy duty items like feather duvets, mink blankets, sports gear and cur-tains. As the washing ma-chines lock during use it is safe to load your machine, then go shop-ping or have coffee across the road while you wait. Whats more, your

smart key can be used at any Liquid Self Service Laundromat nationwide - perfect for anyone who plans to travel for business or leisure. Liquid Self Service Laundromat is located at 561 Main Rd. Stoke, Nelson, and is open seven days - from 5am till 11pm. Top up your Easy-Key before 7pm next door at The Stoke Discounter Dairy to use the laundromat out of hours.

Business Update. Adv.

Self-service laundromat

Liquid Laundromat is situated at 561 Main Road Stoke, and is open 7 days from 5am to 11pm.

ShopnWin WEDNESDAY 29 October 2014 13

Shop n WinSHOP AT ANY OF THESE STORES AND BE IN TO WIN!

Back for its 8th year

running!

The Bigger n Better


4 McGlashen Ave, RichmondPh: 544 6613

271 Queen Street, RichmondPh 543 8045

Ph 543 9755or 0508 GET FIT

161 Salisbury Rd, Richmondwww.asbaquaticcentre.co.nz

274 Queen St, Richmond Ph 544 6489

Dine in or Takeaway

267 Queen St, Richmond Ph 544 4000Your Printer Cartridge Specialists

6 McGlashen Ave, Richmond Ph 544 6746Locally owned and operated

181 Queen Street, Richmond Ph 541 0190 www.henrys.co.nz

Loyalty Club Card

249 Queen St, Richmond, 7020A/H: 021 142 0333Phone: 03 543 9977

Email: [email protected] www.madeformen.biz

249 Queen St, Richmond Ph 543 9977

Healthy Living, Healthy L fest lei y

227 Queen St & Warring Carpark Ph: 544 4244

Ph:03 543 9034215 Queen St, Richmond

Queen St Pharmacy 215 Queen St, Richmond Ph: 543 9034

3 SALISBURY ROAD, RICHMOND

Ph: 544 6183

38 Oxford St, Richmond

PH: 544 75757 McGlashen Ave Ph 544 6116

8.00-7.00pm Mon-Fri & 8.00-6.00pm Sat-Sun

Shop and Win at Richmond MallShop and Win at Richmond Mall

Shop and Win at Richmond MallShop and Win at Richmond Mall

$5000 cash

for Xmas!PLUS: a $2500 Richmond Mall Voucher!

www.mangoonline.co.nz



dvancedutomotiveAA

12 Cargill Place, Richmond

Ph: 544 1212

All mechanical repairs & maintenance

4A Gladstone Rd, Richmond

544 0203Open 7 Days 11am - Late

Sun Dial Square Richmond Ph 544 400623 McGlashen Ave, Richmond

the coffee factory16 elm Street, Stoke

phone: 543 9014www.pomeroyS.co.nz

Ph: 03 544 7717Cnr McGlashen Ave & Croucher Street, Richmond


www.hobbycentral.co.nz

92 Bateup Road, Richmond

Ph 544 5853345 LOWER QUEEN ST, RICHMOND P: 543 9179 www.clubwaimea.co.nz

Members - their guests and affiliated members all welcome301 Queen St, Richmond (opposite Noel Leeming)

Ph 544 7166 www.villagecycles.co.nz

186 Queen St, Richmond

Heavenly food made fresh on-site Coffee made just the way you like it Lots of GF options available Great value for money Locals supporting locals

We are proud supporters of

MADE FOR MEN

251 Queen St, Richmond ~ 5444 314 www.facebook.com/thewoodenspooncafe

251 Queen St, Richmond

288 Queen St, Richmond (beside the Library)www.poppythai.co.nz

Phone 544 2888

BRONCYNSHAIR

Ph: 544 4229253 Queen St, Richmond

224 Queen St, Richmond | Phone: 543 9760

House of Travel RICHMOND

It was destiny that brought Neil and Shirley Bowe together but it still took a little bit of prompting from Shirley to arrange the date that led to 60 years of happy marriage. The Brightwater couple celebrated their 60th wedding anniversary with 27 fam-ily members in Nelson last Thursday. Neil and Shirley were married in St Co-lumbus Church in Naenae, Wellington ,on 23 October, 1954 after meeting at Neils uncle and aunts place two years earlier.Neil says he moved to Wellington from Inangahua to find work after a disagreement with my father on the front lawn. He stayed with his uncle and aunt, who lived two doors from Shirleys family, and it was only a mat-ter of time before the two met.Shirley used to babysit for my uncle and aunt so I got to know her soon after I moved to Wellington. Then I got home from work one night and my aunt said youd better go out and buy a corsage because Shirley wants to take you to her works ball - I had to buy a suit as well.A year after their first date, Neil pro-posed to Shirley and asked her parents for their permission to marry their daughter at the same time. I went to her parents for a meal and brought the subject up at the dinner ta-ble, Neil says. It wasnt really a tradi-tional proposal but everyone seemed to agree it was a good idea.Shirley says they moved to Nelson about a year after they got married and

Neil, who had worked as a spraypainter for Ford and then General Motors in Wellington, got a job as bushman with Valletta Sawmill in Hope. They started a family, raising three girls, Melanie, Christine and Brenda, who all still live in Nelson, and a boy, Peter, who lives in Melbourne.We came down to Nelson to see my auntie and bought a section on Main Rd Hope for 164 pounds, Shirley says. We put a house on it and weve been in Nelson ever since.

Shirley says the secret to their long and happy marriage has been spending a lot of time with their children, grandchil-dren and great grandchildren and keep-ing busy and working hard. A former champion axeman, Neil, still cuts up firewood for all his family while Shirley helps out with the stacking.Neil and Shirley have 12 grandchildren and eight great grandchildren who now call Neil Chop-chop after seeing him hard at work splitting wood for the family.


(No naked flames)

Ph: 0800 111 344 or 545 0787www.roommatecabins.co.nz

Need an extra room at your place?

From $55 per weekplus delivery

Shirley and Neil Bowe of Brightwater with a card from the Queen and photos from their wedding day after celebrating their 60th wedding anniversary last week. In-sert: Neil and Shirley Bowe on their wed-ding day on October 23, 1954.

Bowes celebrate 60 years of marriageTuesday was 111 days until Nelson hosts its first Cricket World Cup game and to celebrate, Nelso-nians did the Nelson.The Nelson involves getting one or both feet off the ground to ward off bad luck on scores of 111.Some players believe bad things will happen on that score. It may be considered unlucky because the number resembles a wicket without bails. Standing on one leg, or if youre sitting down, keeping both feet off the ground is supposed to prevent disaster until the score changes.The mayor of Nelson did the Nelson at Civic House on Tuesday as did students from local schools. The first game to be played at Saxton Oval is be-tween the West Indies and Ireland on March 5.But the Festival of Cricket starts on February 14, when New Zealand and Sri Lanka play the open-ing game in Christchurch. It will include a giant Nelson 111 Street Party, featuring a market day, local wine, beer and food, and a big screen to

Nelsonians do the Nelson

Advert WEDNESDAY 29 October 2014 15

Discover the SUV that fits your life. Test drive one today.

IntroducingFords SUV family

ALL-NEW ECOSPORT from

26,990RSP$ +ORCKUGA from

36,490RSP$ +ORCTERRITORY from

39,990RSP$ +ORC

New Arrivals

$39,990 $10,990 $32,990 $18,990 $32,990

$21,990

$22,990

$27,990 $31,990 $35,990 $25,990

$16,990

$47,990 $39,990

$44,990 $25,990

At MS Ford, we can help you keep control of working capital to grow your business,with flexible finance options for your next vehicle purchase, turning it into a valuable asset, rather than a liability.

We stand behind every vehicle we sell157 Haven Rd | Nelson | 03 548 9189 | msford.co.nzMS Ford

LarnaBusiness Manager03 548 [email protected]

2014 Ford Falcon XR6 2009 Toyota Corolla 2013 Ford Focus Titanium 2009 Ford Falcon XR6 2014 Ford Mondeo Titanium

2008 Mazda 6 Sport LTD 2013 Ford Focus Trend Wagon 2012 Toyota Hilux D/Cab 2WD 2012 Hyundai Sante Fe AWD 2012 Toyota Flatdeck 2WD

2010 Ford Mondeo 2008 Ford Falcon XR 6

2014 Ford Ranger 2WD 2013 Holden Colorado LTZ 4WD

2012 Toyota Hilux SR5 D/Cab 2007 Mazda BT-50 D/Cab 4x4

NOW

Diesel

Brand NewAuto

Was $42,990

Hatch Back

New

Single Cab

NOWNOW Was $14,990 Was $34,990 Was $41,990

SimonSales027 278 [email protected]

XavierSales027 255 [email protected]

SimonSales - Marketing 027 531 [email protected]

MattSales Manager027 702 [email protected]

* Normal lending and credit criteria apply

NOVEMbER LEASE DEALS

All-New Ford Fiesta SportLease from

All-New Ford Transit CustomLease from

All-New Ford KugaLease from

All-New Ford TerritoryLease from

+ GST per month*

+ GST per month*

+ GST per month*

+ GST per month*

+ GST per month*

$429

$529

$439

$699$449All-New Ford Ranger XLTLease from

Feature16 WEDNESDAY 29 October 2014

Lifethe time of your

Property & business transactions Business & finance structuring Subdivisions Residential conveyancing Trusts and asset planning Estates

www.richmondlaw.co.nz 2 MCGLASHEN AVE, RICHMOND PH. (03) 544 7949

awRichmond

Expert, friendly advice for all your legal needs.

Reduce condensation and save energy with Double Glazing

Single Glazed Double Glazed

Fit Double Glazing into your wooden or aluminium joinery.

Trevor Norris

12 Gladstone Rd, Richmondwww.vistalite.co.nz

For a FREE quote call Trevor 544 8913

KEEP COOL THIS SUMMER

The Ezy Way to TravelKelly Bowater

Ph: 03 5444 622 E: [email protected]

www.ezytravel.co.nz

Early Birds are out...Huge savings for UK and Europe!Air Fares - Ocean Cruises - River Cruises

2015

33 Lansdowne Rd, Appleby, RD1, Richmond Ph: 544 5569 www.deansnursery.co.nz

sPRing sALEgreat range of exotics and

nZ native Trees and shrubsAll plants reduced

Open 9.00 - 5.00 Eftpos facilities available

LAsT DAY sATURDAY

Richmond Law Richmond Law can provide professional legal services for those in the process of reassessing their lifestyles. When people reach their 50s, it becomes necessary to look at certain aspects of their lives and take steps to ensure their affairs are in order for the future. Richmond Law can assist with a number of matters including personal and family asset planning, reassessing wills to reflect

what the client would wish for their estate and powers of attorney to protect their interests if they lose the ability to make decisions for themselves. Property requirements might also change as people downsize or move into retirement care and Richmond Law solicitors are always on hand to lend advice on the steps required for buying and selling. Putting these measures in place is important not only for the individual

James Dean, owner of Deans Nursery, invites you to check out their Spring Specials.

Feature WEDNESDAY 29 October 2014 17

8 Cambridge St, Richmond Ph 03 544 1129

Simple cremation

Natural burials

Natural wood, hand-craftedcaskets available

ADVE

RTISING

PROO

FCU

STOM

ERHE

ARINGPL

USLIM

ITED

PUBL

ISHING

16/10

/14SA

LESR

EPM.JA

CKSO

NPU

BLICA

TION

LEAD

ERNE

LSON

SECT

IONRU

NOF

PRES

SAD

ID6348157A

BDE

SIGNE

RHs

olomo

nPR

OOFED

15/10

/2014

10:18

:57a.m

.SIZ

E18.6X

28FAX

2282

PLEA

SEAP

PROV

ETH

ISAD

ASSO

ONAS

POSS

IBLE.NOT

ETH

ATAN

YALTER

ATIONS

MUST

BEFIN

ALISED

BYOU

RMA

TERIAL

DEAD

LINE.

Fairfa

xMed

iama

kese

very

effort

tocre

atead

vertis

emen

tsto

meet

your

spec

ificne

eds.

Pleas

enote

inso

meins

tance

swem

aybe

unabletosupplyaddition

alpro

ofsduetoc

omple

xityo

fther

equestor

deadlinec

onstrain

ts.Th

isad

vertis

emen

thas

been

create

dasa

servi

ceof

Fairfa

xMed

ia.Itc

anno

tber

eprod

uced

witho

utpe

rmiss

ion.If

youw

ishto

uset

hisma

terial

elsew

here,

pleas

econ

tacty

oura

dvert

ising

cons

ultan

t.Cha

rgesw

illap

ply.

PROO

F

Washbourn Medical Centre12 Oxford Street, Richmond

(also visiting Motueka)

543 3788

6348

157A

B

Trouble Hearing?Trouble Hearing?Trouble Hearing?Trouble Hearing?Trouble Hearing?Trouble Hearing?Trouble Hearing?Trouble Hearing?Trouble Hearing?

To trial Widexs newest hearing devices called DREAM.Widex is the most up to date sophisticated hearing deviceavailable today. These 12 Dream devices can be tted on participants the same day their hearing is evaluated.In order to introduce the newest hearing technology during this Pre-Xmas event, all hearing devices will beoffered at a tremendous discount.

On October 29, 30, 31 and 3, 4 Nov, our Audiologists will offer 6 vouchers of up to 15% OFF includingFREE Earmoulds, FREE Accessories, FREE Batteries, FREE After Care, which amounts to a further saving inexcess of $1500.00 for the 6 Trial participants. Plus receive your $1022. Hearing Aid Subsidy (when entitled)

Our goal is to increase awareness of the newest hearing technology and make it affordable to participantswho want to improve their hearing.

Plus with 100% interest free 3 month nancing available during this specialevent, no one should be denied hearing help! In addition, each participant willbe allowed to try their Dreams RISK FREE for an initial 7 days.If a participant decides that Dreams does not improve their hearing adequately,the devices can simply be returned with no charge.

OCT 29, 30, 31 & 3, 4 NOV5 DAY PRE-XMAS EVENT

We want 6 people to trial Widexs newest hearing devices called DREAM. Widex is the most up to date sophisticated hearing device available today. These 12 Dream devices can be fitted on participants the same day their hearing is evaluated.In order to introduce the newest hearing technology during this Pre-Xmas event, all hearing devices will beoffered at a tremendous discount.On 3, 4, 5, 6 and 7 November, our Audiologists will offer 6 vouchers of up to 15% OFF includingFREE Earmoulds, FREE Accessories, FREE Batteries, FREE After Care, which amounts to a further saving inexcess of $1500.00 for the 6 Trial participants. Plus receive your $1022. Hearing Aid Subsidy (when entitled)Our goal is to increase awareness of the newest hearing technology and make it affordable to participantswho want to improve their hearing.

Plus with 100% interest free 3 month financing available during this specialevent, no one should be denied hearing help! In addition, each participant willbe allowed to try their Dreams RISK FREE for an initial 7 days.If a participant decides that Dreams does not improve their hearing adequately,the devices can simply be returned with no charge.

5 DAY PRE-XMAS EVENT3, 4, 5, 6 & 7 NOVEMBER

but for the future protection of their family. For more information on their services, contact the team at Richmond Law on 544 7949.

Travel ManagerIf you have a desire to travel and explore our wonderful world, then now is the time to come in and see Kelly Bowater at Travelmanag-ers. Earlybird specials for the UK and Europe are here which will save you a considerable amount on your 2015 holiday with great spe-cials on airlines, rail, tours, hotels and cruises. Travelmanagers Nelson is 100 per cent solely and locally owned by Kelly, her experience and passion for travel makes her the best person to help you create the holiday that will tick everything off your travel bucket list. Being an independent travel expert means Kelly can get you any offer thats out there, so if something catches your eye, give her a call and shell make it a reality. Earlybird specials are for a limited time and subject to availability so dont miss out, contact Kelly today on 544 4622 or email her on [email protected], you just cant beat her service and experience.

VistaliteWhen youve reached the golden years, its time to relax, enjoy a slower pace of life and spend time doing the things you love. Vistalite can help you with this by making your home the perfect oasis. A conservatory can provide you with a cool and shady haven, the perfect place to spend your time on a hot sum-

mer day. Vistalite will help you choose the right conservatory for your home, produced in their factory with pride and guaranteed quality. They also spe-cialise in double glazing and will craft joinery for your new home or retro-fit double glazing to any existing joinery. By fitting double glazing, you can re-duce the loss and gain of heat to your

home, maintaining a comfortable tem-perature year round, as well as reduce external noise, keeping your home qui-et and peaceful. Trevor and his team at Vistalite will make sure you get exactly want you want with no hassles so call in to see them today at 12 Gladstone Rd, Richmond or give them a call on 544 8913.

Lifethe time of your

Hearing Plus owners, Bernard and Silvia, are ready to help you on your journey to better hearing.


Business Breakfast Club presents The Big Brekkie - featuring multi-sport leg-end, Richard Ussher.Join one of New Zealands most ac-claimed athletes, Richard Ussher, for breakfast at Business Breakfast Clubs Big Brekkie.Richard is not only one of the most

successful competitors in the his-tory of the internationally-acclaimed Coast to Coast event, he also boasts a raft of business-related accolades - as an entrepreneur, mentor and business owner.My philosophy is to continue to look for new challenges which inspire me to

bring out the best in myself and those around me, says Richard.Business Breakfast Club is all about sharing, growing and learning from like-mind-ed people, so it resonates perfectly with my beliefs as a business owner and athlete,

BIGBREKKIE

BROUGHT TO YOU BY THE BUSINESS BREAKFAST CLUB

Some of the things we will go over are: Reasons for investing in property Fundamentals of investing in property Tax advantages Different styles of property

investment Building a great team to

assist you

www.waynedensem.com

Introduction To Property Investment SeminarWednesday, 19th November 5.30-7pm at Chapman ER

seminar room, 56 Waimea Rd

FREE tickets available fromwww.eventbrite.co.nz

ITS A GOOD TIME TO GROWAt Financing Futures we help you find the best home loan to suit your requirements. Our sta have expertise across a range of finance options and this free service will ensure you get the right deal and the right advice.

You can come to us or we will go to you appointments available all hours by arrangement.

PHONE 022 186 4965 238 Songer Street, Stoke 7011

Engineering Product Development Manufacturing Service

Ph: 548 239985 Vickerman Stwww.kernohan.co.nz

Ship repairs, refit and refurbishing of sea-going vessels, both on the dock and in the water General engineering, fabrication and repairs Machining, fitting and turning Oil & Gas Height Safety Systems/Fall Protection. Engineered

systems and Full Fall Protection Plant shutdown and maintenance

(timber, cement & food processing)

Plant installation and servicing Stillage/Racking systems

ISO-9001:2008

Proud to be associated with The Big Brekkie.

Nicki Malcolm - New Zealand Home Loans Nelson Bays

is proud to be supporting the

Big Brekkie

New Zealand Home Loans is a home loan and insurance provider focusing on helping our clients achieve their financial goals, become debt-free faster and protect those things that are most important to them.

181 Bridge Street Tel: 03 970 2953Email: [email protected]

Tuesday 4 November, 7-9amMonaco Resort, Village Hall$45 including buffet breakfast

Come join us for breakfast

The Big Brekkie event is designed to offer local business people the support and inspiration they need to grow their own successful ventures.

and Im looking forward to shar-ing some of my experiences and learnings at the Big Brekkie event, whilst helping to support a fantas-tic local charity.Come along to hear Richards in-spirational story and business tips over a delicious cooked breakfast. Ten dollars from the sale of every ticket will be donated to the The Nelson Marlborough Rescue Hel-icopter Trust.

Business Breakfast Club - Fuel for People in BusinessIt has been just over year since its inception and Business Breakfast Club (BBC) is already proving to be a stellar success.Designed to provide support, inspiration and education for local business people, the club has celebrated a

number of achievements over the last 15 months, including increas-ing membership interest and host-ing a raft of sell-out events which have brought internationally ac-claimed speakers to Nelson.Members meet twice per month for breakfast, to literally and meta-phorically refuel their business cups.What makes BBC so unique-ly good is its engaging format. Each meeting features a guest speaker from outside the club - an expert in their field, who pro-

Feature WEDNESDAY 29 October 2014 19

vides tips and insights re-lating to a particular area of business. Members then take turns at speak-ing (just a few each week) and there is also time for informal networking.Being in business can be isolating. BBC is a great way to learn, grow, build relationships and keep motivation levels high, whilst giving back in the process. As avid supporters of the Nelson Marlborough Rescue Helicopter Trust, a portion of the monies raised from every event sales is donated to the lo-cal charity. Business Breakfast Club is sponsored by Newstalk ZB, Nicki Malcolm - NZ Home Loans, Nelson Bays, Chapman Employment Relations, Hamish Fletch-er Lawyers and Johnston Associates South Chartered Accountants.

The Hits 89.6FM ZM 96.8FM Coast 100.8FM Radio Hauraki 90.4FM

Radio Sport 549AM Newstalk ZB 1341AM

Proud supporters of local business

41 Selwyn Place Ph 548 1064

Employment Law | Human Resources | Health & Safety | Training03 545 0877 [email protected] www.chapmaner.co.nz

Proud sponsors of the Business Breakfast Club

C

We take the hassle of insurance off your hands, leaving you to get on with the things that matter most. Risk Management advice Independent

recommendations Negotiation with insurance

companies on your behalf Assistance and support with

settling claims

C

Risk Management is our business

www.abbottgroup.co.nz

Any enquiries contactConal Beban on 0800 081 443

Richard Ussher during the KBar adventure race. Kaiteriteri Beach, Motueka, New Zealand. Saturday 2 March 3 2013. Photo: shuttersport

What: Business Breakfast Clubs Big BrekkieWhere: Monaco Resort Village HallWhen: November 4, 2014Cost: $45 per personTickets: www.multisportlegend.eventbrite.co.nz

25 Elms Street, Stoke, Nelson Phone 544 8703

www.morleymotorcycles.co.nzMORLEYMotorcycle & Marine

2hp to 90hp, 2 stroke and 4 stroke options.

OUTBOARD MOTORS

Fishing Nelson Dawnbreakers Fishing Club

with

What a stunner of a weekend that has just gone. Warm, beauti-ful sunny skies, albeit with a little wind thrown in for good measure. It wouldnt be a Labour weekend if the weather was perfect, however Saturday morning was the pick of the days with boats galore at Tas-man and Okiwi Bay boat ramps.Gusty winds made fishing difficult on Sunday and Monday, although a few DBFC members managed to sneak out in Pelorus Sound in shel-tered waters and land a couple of big reds as the snapper start moving up the sound.Scallops are still plentiful and in good nick. The odd kingfish was caught at Durville but the snapper were the winners overall. Reports of snapper ranging from 1 kg to 10kg having been caught in Tasman Bay, but still not in huge numbers yet as the water temperature is still a bit cool for them to come in, and with a wet week ahead it will fur-ther slow them down a bit more.The kayakers have informed us they have been catching gurnard, kahawai and small snapper in and around Cable Bay, as well as Okiwi Bay. Flasher rigs from 2/0 up to 6/0 hooks, with small bits of pillies, have been doing the damage.Last Sunday, the Dawnbreakers

Fishing Club had their first club social day, held at The Tasman Bay Cruising Club. Over 50 members attended making it a great turnout for the season opener. It is a great way to meet like-minded people in a social environment and find out whats going on fishing-wise in your own back-yard.As an example of how the club helps its members, we are actively promoting safety on the water, by encouraging and discounting the price to members to partake in a Day Skippers course. We believe that everyone who owns a water-craft would be safer having done the course. We have also organised weekends away as well as day trips on the club calendar. We also have regular guest speakers on a variety of topics every month.Our guest speaker this month from MPI Fisheries (MAF) was able to go through the ins and outs of the rules regarding catching cod in the Marlborough Sounds, size/bag limits on finfish, and the laws on the use of longlines. It was very in-formative and enabled members to have points clarified that they were not sure about.To join or find out more about the club, email us at [email protected]

Andrea Fensom with a nice setline-caught pannie at Labour Weekend.

Richard Ussher during the KBar adventure race. Kaiteriteri Beach,Motueka, New Zealand last March. Photo: shuttersport


Keep it Local

McFadden McMeeken Phillips Lawyers are proud to introduce Jacintha Atkinson, who has joined the firm as an Associate Solicitor. Jacintha brings a wealth of knowledge to the firm, having gained valuable experience in property and business law both here in Nelson and in Southland. She was admitted as a Barrister and Solicitor of the High Court in Invercargill in 2009, after having graduated from Otago University in 2008 with a Bachelor of Laws and Bachelor of Arts, majoring in Psychology. Jacintha has an impressive background, and, along with her commitment to the job, this makes her the person you will want to talk to about any property or commercial matters. Practical, down to earth and friendly, Jacintha can provide advice on a range of issues surrounding property and commercial matters, as well as advising on retirement villages, Wills, Trusts and Powers of Attorney. For Jacintha, its helping first time buyers that really makes the job enjoyable. Whether its a new home or business, seeing the dream become a reality is something she is proud to be a part of. For effective, practical advice in the areas of property and commercial law, contact Jacintha on 548 2154 or 027 3060059.

Welcome Jacintha Atkinson to the firm

Nelson 187 Bridge St P 548 2154 | www.mmp.co.nz

Commercial Law Business Law Trust Law Property law

Available for appointments in Richmond

3 SALISBURY RD, RICHMONDPh 544 6183

the SPECIALISTShuge range of beer, wine and spiritsFOR TOTAL SERVICE AND PRODUCT RANGE CHECK US OUT

your LOCAL printer - your TOTAL printer03 544 7376 | 5 McGlashen Ave , Richmond | [email protected]

Graphic DesiGnDiGital printinGOffset printinG

cOpyinG plan printinGWiDe fOrMat

Renovations Restorations Additions Alterations

Call Miles: 541 9291 or 027 461 2199 www.xfactorbuilders.co.nz

A team of qualified professionals with that X-Factor available now!All work unconditionally guaranteed. LBP: 111586

Before you buy, consider renovating!

DESIGN & BUILD-FACTOR

DESIGN & BUILD-FACTOR

X-Factor Design and Build are masters when it comes to renovations and can guarantee you will be impressed with their standard of craftsmanship and attention to detail when it comes to creating your dream home. The X Factor Design and Build team love restoring and renovating houses, transforming them and breathing new life into what may have been dated and boring. Renovating your home, instead of buying new, gives you the opportunity to create spaces in your own personal style using materials and finishes you have chosen. X Factor have a diverse skill set which means they can do everything from the bottom to the top and they work hard to make sure their clients get exactly what they want. If you love where you live but not what youre living in, then call in the X Factor team and see the house youve dreamed of come alive. X Factor Design and Build are available now for your renovations projects so give them a call on 545 6265 or 027 461 2199.

Waimea Print Express is the only shop youll need for all your commer-cial printing requirements. The business has been operating in Richmond for over 40 years, specialising in offset and digital printing. They print letterheads, statements, invoice books and envelopes from single colour through to four colour. With the latest Fuji Xerox digital printing technol-ogy Waimea Print Express can also produce rack cards , newsletters, flyers, booklets, brochures and an assortment of other material on demand. The Waimea Print Express design team can design company logos, busi-ness cards, newsletters, corporate stationary and point of sale material. They also specialise in printing books and manuals which can be perfect bound, spiral bound or saddle stitched to leave you with a top quality, pro-fessional look that you can be proud of.Whether you need one photocopy or a ten thousand print run you can be assured you will receive the highest quality workmanship and advice within the shortest of time frames.Youll find Waimea Print at 5 McGlashen Ave, Richmond or call them on 03 544 7376.

McFadden McMeeken Phillips Lawyers are proud to introduce Jacintha Atkinson, who has joined the firm as an Associate Solicitor. Jacintha brings a wealth of knowledge to the firm, having gained valuable experience in property and business law both here in Nelson and in Southland. She was admitted as a Barrister and Solicitor of the High Court in Invercargill in 2009, after having graduated from Otago University in 2008 with a Bach-elor of Laws and Bachelor of Arts, majoring in Psychology.Jacintha has an impressive background, and, along with her commitment to the job, this makes her the person you will want to talk to about any property or commercial matters. Practical, down to earth and friendly, Ja-cintha can provide advice on a range of issues surrounding property and commercial matters, as well as advising on retirement villages, Wills, Trusts and Powers of Attorney.For Jacintha, its helping first time buyers that really makes the job enjoy-able. Whether its a new home or business, seeing the dream become a real-ity is something she is proud to be a part of.For effective, practical advice in the areas of property and commercial law, contact Jacintha on 548 2154 or 027 306 0059.

Richmond Super Liquor are the locally owned and operated shop that give just as much as they get from the Richmond community. As major spon-sors of the Waimea Old Boys Rugby Club, the Nelson Speedway Tigers Team, Rangers, Wanderers, the Tapawera Rugby Club and as proud sup-porters of many local clubs, events and fundraisers, they are there in more ways than one for every local celebration. For a great range of beer, wine and spirits at the best price, you cant go past them. Richmond Super Liquor always carry a variety of drinks to cater for any party, conference, special occasion or just because. While you are always looked after by a team thats from around here, theyre also backed up by 148 stores nationwide, which means youll be guaranteed a great variety of products to choose from every time you visit the store. Whether you need a hand to choose the right drinks for your function or you are looking to get your wine match just right, the team is friendly, knowledgeable and will always have the best products available. Visit Richmond Super liquor to stock up on your favourite drinks. Open seven days a week at 3 Salisbury Rd.


Vector Free Marlborough Ltd wishes to advice the public of its intention to aerially apply the toxin Sodium Fluoroacetate (1080) for the purposes of controlling possums in the Newports area. The operation is being undertaken on behalf of TBfree New Zealand to protect local farms from bovine tuberculosis infection.

Control Area:The Newports aerial treatment area spans approximately 2,400 hectares of forestry, public conservation land, and private farmland between the Motueka River and the Baton River north-west of Tapawera Township. A detailed map of the operational area can be viewed at the local Department of Conservation offices in Nelson and Motueka between 9:00am and 4:00pm week days.If you require more specific details of the control area, please contact Vector Free Marlborough Ltd on the contacts below.

Commencement DateThe operation will commence with the application of non-toxic cereal pre-feed pellets. Following the completion of pre-feeding, the aerial application of cereal pellets containing Sodium Fluoroacetate (1080) will commence on or thereafter 7 November 2014, weather dependant.

Bait Description:Pre-feed: Non-toxic cereal based pellet, approximately 30mm long, non-dyed (brown in colour).

Toxic bait: Cereal based pellet, approximately 30mm long, dyed green with a toxic loading of 1.5g/kg Sodium Fluoroacetate (1080).

All relevant consents have been granted - refer to: Department of Conservation permission

NEWPORTS AERIAL POSSUM CONTROL OPERATION

Public Health Service permission Tasman District Council resource consent

Precautions:The public are reminded of the danger that toxic baits and possum carcasses pose, particularly to children and dogs. Children should be kept under strict supervision in the operational area.Dogs should be kept under strict control at all times and have no access to, or be taken into the operational area as they are particularly susceptible to 1080 and poisoned carcasses.The risk of poisoning for dogs from carcasses may be in excess of six months depending on weather conditions, and may extend downstream from the control area.Wild animals should not be sold or taken for eating from within or adjacent to this area until the area is declared clear of pesticides.Poison warning signs will be erected at all main public entry points and the public are reminded that it is an offence to remove any of these signs. Please follow the instructions on the signs.

In the case of suspected poisoning contact one of the following: Emergency services: 111 National Poisons Centre: 0800 764 766 (0800 POISON) If a domestic animal is poisoned, contact your local veterinary practice.

For further information about the Newports Possum control operation please contactVector Free Marlborough Ltd - Mobile Phone: 021 502 811

Email: [email protected]

By David McBride, senior pas-tor, Richmond Baptist Church

In his book, Love Beyond Reason John Ortberg tells the story of his sister Barbara and her doll Pandy. Pandy was given to Barbara by an aunty for Christmas. Pandy became Barbaras favourite toy. Pan-dy had lost most of her hair, one arm was missing and she had had most of the stuffing knocked out of her. But Pandy hadnt always looked like that. When she was young she was a good looker, and Barbara loved her. She took her to bed with her; she sat at the table with her. Barbaras love for Pandy was pretty near a fatal attraction. By the time brother John came along Pandy was a mess, to be truthful. She was no longer a valuable doll. However Bar-bara loved her as much when she was a raggedy doll as she

had when she was beautiful. Once when the family went on holiday and had covered 100 miles of the return trip to home, Barbara discovered that Pandy wasnt in the car. With-out a question Dad turned the car around and headed back to the hotel. No Pandy in the room it had been stripped of the linen. Down to the laun-dry and out of a

Documents

29 October 2014