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31 JANUARY 2020
ISSUE 465
Great Taste Trail, Motueka. Photo © Dean McKenzie
Celebrate cycling in February
The settled summer days Plan your commute to enjoy this Recreation Park and 16 February
beautiful ride. Thank you to Kiwi at the Saltwater Baths. These fun
of February make it a
Journeys for their support. events are open to everyone,
busy month for cycling. and are all about celebrating and
It also acknowledges cyclists for
The popular annual Go By enjoying cycling. You’ll be able to
every car they take off our roads
Bike Day, Family Fun Rides, by biking all year round instead of
test your skills on the bike ramps,
and our bike workshops and enjoy other activities including
driving, Community Partnerships
a slow bike race, cycle skills and an
will help everyone to Officer Yulia Panfylova says.
orienteering course.
make the most of it. “Go By Bike Day recognises cyclists
Meanwhile, we are holding a number
who are doing a good thing for the
Take your bike instead of the car of cycle education sessions for
environment, their community and
to work or school on Wednesday both e-bikes and regular bikes
their own health as well.”
12 February and enjoy a free this summer, for beginner and
breakfast, a chat, and spot prizes The biker’s breakfasts will be held intermediate riders who want to
along the way. The Go By Bike Day at Sundial Square in Richmond, the get back out on their bike and
Breakfast is from 7.00 am to 9.30 am Museum in Motueka, the Junction gain confidence. Women-only bike
in Richmond, Motueka, Golden Green in Takaka, and at 1903 Square maintenance sessions are also taking
Bay and Nelson, and encourages in Nelson. Bring your reusable plates place in Motueka and Richmond.
everyone to hit the streets on their and cups to help reduce waste.
bikes. To celebrate Go By Bike Day The Motueka and Golden Bay Family See tasman.govt.nz and search
on 12 February, extra ferries will be Fun Rides begin at 10.00 am on on cycling courses for more
running at 7.15 am and 6.00 pm, 15 February at Golden Bay details on where and when.
between Māpua and Rabbit Island.
TASMAN.GOVT.NZ
MEET YOUR
REPRESENTATIVES
Abbie Langford – Golden Bay
Community Board Chair
I live on a dairy farm in Golden Bay with my two small children.
The Bay is a great place to raise kids; you go to an event and nine
times out of 10 you’ll know all the kids and families there. Everyone
looks out for one another; it’s a very supportive community.
I’m in this role because I believe whole region is facing include We need to find a way to make it
a strong community with lots climate change and ensuring greater work for tourists, the community
of opportunities for everyone is sustainability and resilience. We’ve and the environment.
really important, and I value my taken some big steps already, but
The GBCB has a good relationship
position as a voice for Golden Bay. being isolated, we do need to
with Richmond and I really like the
It’s important to have an awareness continue to make sure we can look
fact that in Tasman we support each
of everyone in the community and after ourselves and that everyone
other and work together. I’m looking
support everything that makes it is supported in an emergency, as
forward to working closely together
up: playgrounds, local events, and Cyclone Gita showed us.
to maintain that relationship.
initiatives.
Freedom camping is another issue
Abbie Langford
The Board is a strong voice and for Golden Bay, as well as a lot of
Golden Bay Community Board Chair
advocate for the Bay. Issues the other regions in New Zealand.
NRSBU makes land purchase
The Nelson Regional The end use of the land is still in This amount is jointly funded by
the feasibility stage, however an both councils.
Sewerage Business Unit
increased area for the discharge
(NRSBU) has agreed to Chair of the NRSBU Councillor Kit
of treated wastewater to land is
Maling says “This is a significant
purchase a block of land one possibility.
land purchase and offers a
near Bell Island. If considered feasible by the NRSBU, range of possibilities for future
The property is 61 hectares, it would then need to apply for wastewater management
located on Best Island, and is resource consent(s) to incorporate and development. It is a clear
currently used for farming. The any additional land within its land demonstration of the NRSBU and
NRSBU identified this property as disposal area. An application of both council’s real commitment
a strategic purchase when it was this nature would be considered to exploring possible alternative
advertised for tender in November a fully discretionary activity and ways of dealing with wastewater
2019. Tasman District and Nelson require public consultation. discharge, over and above our
City Councils, as joint owners of current water reuse scheme”.
In line with an independent
the NRSBU, gave approval to enter valuation, the NRSBU purchased The land will pass into NRSBU
purchase negotiations. the property for $3.1 million. ownership at the end of March 2020.
2. NEWSLINE ISSUE 465
From the frontline of freedom camping
Sally Wood is managing the contract for They also report minimal rubbish left at sites and
little evidence of the surrounding bush being used
Council to run the Freedom Camping
as a toilet.
Ambassador service trial around Tasman
Many campers also reported how friendly and
District this summer.
welcoming the locals have been. As the season
She says her team’s experience of many of the progresses, let’s make sure our visitors and local
campers they’ve met so far really challenge the people continue to enjoy positive relationships and
stereotypes. make the most of summer in our beautiful region.
“On the whole people are camping responsibly The Freedom Camping Ambassadors trial programme
and it is a shame that public opinion is affected is funded through a tourism grant from central
by reports of the small minority who are not government and will run until the end of February.
respecting the whenua and the people”.
The team also believe, based on anecdotal
evidence, the campers do bring economic value
to the region.
One of the other concerns locals have is the
environmental impact of freedom camping.
Sally says, “The bulk of the campers we have had
contact with are very aware of their environmental
impact and are doing the right thing.
“Most do understand what responsible camping
is and many say that being on the road has taught
them to be more resourceful and less wasteful.”
31 JANUARY 2020 3.
AWESOME No barriers to business
TASMAN Good business depends on making sure all of
your customers can access it.
The Nelson/Tasman region has how your business stacks up
an ageing population, which against the accessibility needs
Thanks to the can mean accessibility issues
for some. With people aged
of many different people.
It will help future-proof
"Sheddies" over 65 making up a growing
proportion of our population,
your business so it remains
attractive and user-friendly
We are grateful to we all need to keep for the changing needs of
Tapawera Men’s Shed accessibility in mind when the population, including
considering how we deliver customers with strollers, sports
for their community work goods, services, entertainment injuries and those with visual
in the region. and recreational facilities. and/or hearing impairment.
After a suggestion by Lakes- Recently, the community-led “It’s a tool for businesses to
Murchison Ward councillor Stuart Accessibility For All Forum think about their own needs
Bryant, the team have built picnic produced The Barrier Free and adapt where they see fit,”
tables for St Arnaud, on behalf of Business checklist. It helps says Councillor Dana Wensley.
the Rotoiti District Community businesses in the region
“It will be good for business.
Council, and have also installed update their services, shops or
We want to see people
concrete pads, exercise equipment, premises to ensure all people
maintaining their social
a table and a shade sail at the from across the spectrum of
connections and getting out
Tapawera Domain. This project accessibility needs can still
and about and supporting
involved most of the “Sheddies”. shop with them.
local retail and services.”
“This project was a great Research from the UK shows
Take a look at the checklist by
opportunity for the shed – it was 83 per cent of people with
searching ‘Barrier-free Business’
outdoor work and involved the memory problems have
on our website. Hard copies are
majority of our members,” Chairman switched their shopping
also available at Council offices.
John Wilmshurst says. habits to places that are more
Keep in mind there are also
accessible, so it makes sense
MENZSHED Tapawera is a registered legal requirements regarding
to pay attention to different
charity and was established in 2012 access to your business – check
people’s needs.
to provide a place for men in the these out with Council, or
Tapawera and districts community The Barrier Free Business consult national standards and
to learn skills from each other. Its checklist will help you see Building Act requirements.
aim is to engage and support all
groups of men in the community
to promote identity, sociability,
companionship, physical activity,
and education, and to share,
disseminate and preserve the skills,
abilities and interests that are
relevant to the members and the
community.
There are Men’s Sheds
throughout the region and more
than 100 nationally. If you’d like
to join a similar group in your
area and help your community in
this way, visit menzshed.org.nz. Exercise equipment, table and shade sail built by the "Sheddies" in Tapawera
4. NEWSLINE ISSUE 465
HAVE
YOUR
SAY
A new future for Kingsland Forest?
This autumn, the southern side of the popular recreation destination on the flanks of the
Barnicoat Range will be closed for pinus radiata harvesting.
The harvesting will begin on the We are holding drop-in information Note: As summer continues
south-eastern ridgeline, with public sessions where you can talk with Kingsland Forest is experiencing
access diversions and closures to Council staff about this proposal, increasing fire risk and if dry
be advertised one month before and there will be a hearing in conditions continue, access
harvest begins. Our priority is to Richmond on 16 March where restrictions will be put in place.
keep as much of the forest open for you can speak in support of your
recreational users as possible. submission if you wish.
With the harvest comes the Drop-in sessions
opportunity to think about the
Council staff will be available to
forest’s future, so we can replant
talk about the forest’s future at
appropriately. Should the 100ha
Easby Park at the following times:
forest be replanted in pines for
future harvest, or should we create • Tuesday 11 February
a purely recreational and biodiverse 4.00 pm – 7.00 pm
forest for Richmond, replanting
• Saturday 15 February
the land in native or permanent
8.30 am – 12.00 pm
exotics? We are currently looking for
feedback on this question, and it’s a • Sunday 23 February
chance for you to have your say. 8.30 am – 12.00 pm
17 JANUARY 2020 5.
SUSTAINABLE
TASMAN
What does climate change mean for agricultural
systems in Tasman?
To answer this question, the growing degree days, heavy rain part of the region is likely to be
days, extreme rainfall, drought disproportionately affected. This
Council commissioned NIWA
potential and soil moisture deficit brings a range of effects, from
to update and expand on days. Each climate variable has been animal health (heat stress, milk
their 2015 climate change modelled over two future climate production) to plant development
report by outlining changes to change scenarios; one in which the (weed growth, increased or
Tasman’s climate over the next progression of climate change has decreased productivity of crops,
successfully been halted by 2100, shifts to drought resistant crops).
80 years, and describing how
and the other where greenhouse
these changes could influence gas emissions have continued at For more details, read the
animal and plant-based current rates. full report on our website,
production in our district. NIWA has projected that the Tasman
tasman.govt.nz/link/climate-action.
District is to experience increased
The NIWA report introduces future
heatwave conditions compared
projections for six new climate
to historic levels, but the southern
variables. These are heatwave days,
Sediment workshops coming up
In February and March There are two levels of one day State of the Environment
workshops tailored to earthworks information and rules.
2020 Tasman and Nelson
contractors, land developers
councils are providing Central government has also put
or consultants, surveyors and
the heat on improving the state
practical and educational related professions. They offer
of our waterways. There are now
workshops on earthworks, practical tools and knowledge
a raft of new rules on the horizon.
focusing on reducing tailored for the earthworks and
These along with their potential
construction industry.
discharges of fine implications will be discussed
sediment to waterways. Dates available are 27 or 28 with you during the course.
February and 12 or 13 March
Fine sediment contamination of 2020. To find more information or
streams, estuaries and our coast to register online, visit our
The workshops will be
is a widespread and serious issue website, tasman.govt.nz
presented by Graeme Ridley
and while some is generated from and search on sediment
who has a wealth of experience
natural slips and stream bank workshops. You can also
in this field. Council staff will
erosion, much of the impact comes send enquiries via email to
also present the latest relevant
from human land disturbance. pauline.webby@tasman.govt.nz.
6. NEWSLINE ISSUE 465
Does your woodshed stack up with the best?
You could already be the proud owner of the Best Little Woodshed in Tasman,
so enter our competition now to be in to win free firewood, chimney cleans
and wood burner safety checks.
We’re looking for people and how much smoke it of entries will be posted on our
who’ve come up with the most produces when burned. Facebook page and the most
ingenious ways of storing and popular wins its owner a free
In the Judges’ Choice section,
drying their firewood. Summer chimney clean and woodburner
the best three wood storage
is the best time to buy or gather check.
ideas (e.g. woodshed, wood
wood so it’s ready to burn for
stack or ingenious wood storing
winter, and how you store it Entries open on 31 January
solution) will receive a voucher
makes a big difference to how and close on 9 March, and
for one cord of firewood from a
quickly it dries, how well it will can be uploaded on the entry
Good Wood Supplier; and in the
perform in your woodburner, page on our website.
People’s Choice section, photos
Drop us your greenwaste and we’ll turn it into
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31 JANUARY 2020 7.
A sweet summer of skating
The Tasman Skatepark Tour 2020 has covered the district
with competitions in Takaka, Māpua, Motueka, Richmond,
TASMAN
Brightwater and Nelson. YOUTH
Riders of all ages competed New Zealand Scooter Nationals
for great prizes sponsored by paid a visit from Christchurch and
Cheapskates, Village Cycles, Pic's was impressed by the skills and
Peanut Butter, Scooterbitz and enthusiasm of Tasman scooter riders
Oblique Pro. – “It is a very positive environment
with the crowd and participants all
This year scooter riders had a couple
very respectful and encouraging
of extra treats. Popular YouTuber
towards each other,” Paul said.
Scooter Brad gave a coaching
session at Māpua and scooter
If you’ve been a competitor or a
specialist shop Scooterbitz attended
spectator of this year event we
the Motueka and Richmond events
would like to hear your thoughts
with their mobile shop full of scooter
– what you liked and what you
gear and parts.
think we should work on for next
Paul Hill, a managing director of year. Please email your feedback
Oblique pro and an organiser of to events@tasman.govt.nz.
Fire risk climbs as hot, dry weather continues
Due to recent strong winds and low rainfall, the fire risk across our region is increasing
so we need to begin taking precautions.
Tasman District Council recommends agencies to measure fire risk – it’s Be aware that there is now a
people only use reserves early in the “an indicator of the difficulty in complete fire ban in all parks and
morning or in the evening when the supressing a fire that has started”. reserves and please stick to it for
fire risk is lower. everyone’s safety. All wood fired
If the BUI reaches 80, the Council
barbecues on Moturoa Rabbit
Please avoid high fire risk areas, will be seeking FENZ advice on the
Island, Rough Island, around the
such as reserves with forest or dense possibility of closing reserves that
Waimea plains and valleys have
vegetation, in the afternoon when are considered high risk, such as
now been closed.
conditions are at their warmest. Moturoa Rabbit Island, Rough Island,
Kingsland Forest and Tunnicliffe
The BUI (Build Up Index) is climbing If you see signs of smoke or
Forest. At a BUI of 100, wider
above 60 (at the time of writing). The fire in any reserves please call
restrictions will come into force
BUI is used by Fire and Emergency 111 immediately.
reserves will close.
New Zealand (FENZ) and other
CHECK THE FIRE RISK!
Let’s keep Tasman free from fires this summer.
Go to checkitsalright.nz for the latest fire weather updates.
8. NEWSLINE ISSUE 465
WATER
MATTERS
Water restrictions in place for Tasman for the start of 2020
Water restrictions came The Stage One restrictions, meaning Ruby Bay, Brightwater, Wakefield
a cut in use by 20 percent of and Redwood Valley.
into effect in Tasman from
consented water take levels, applies
Monday 27 January. You are not permitted to fill
in the Upper Catchment, Reservoir,
swimming pools, but they can be
The Tasman Dry Weather Taskforce Waimea West, Delta, Golden Hills,
topped up. Watering grass and
met on Tuesday 21 January after and the Upper Confined Aquifer
lawns is not allowed but as long
consistently hot and windy weather. zones on the Waimea Plains.
as you use a hand-held hose,
With no real rain forecast for at The Stage One restrictions will also you can still water your plants
least the next 10 days, the Taskforce be in place for the Motupiko zone. and veggie gardens and wash
agreed to move to Stage One buildings and cars.
Users in the Lower Confined Aquifer
restrictions for the majority of areas
and Hope Gravel zones will have These restrictions apply to homes,
on the Waimea Plains from Monday
another week before rationing is businesses and public organisations
27 January.
likely to come in. in the affected areas. We ask
“The decision was made with triggers everyone else to conserve water
Dennis said, “Looking at conditions
for restrictions in the Wairoa River at wherever possible.
in Golden Bay and Riwaka, we
the gorge fast approaching. This year,
think restrictions may need to be The Taskforce will be meeting
following the decision to construct
considered at the next meeting of weekly to assess conditions.
the Waimea Community Dam there
the Dry Weather Taskforce.”
are two triggers. For affiliated permit
For further information on the
holders the trigger is 2500l/s and Under the new Water Supply
restrictions and what they mean for
for unaffiliated permit holders the Bylaw, as of Monday 27 January
households go to tasman.govt.nz/
trigger is 2750l/s,” said Taskforce Phase A water restrictions are in
link/water-restrictions.
Convenor Dennis Bush-King. place for Richmond, Hope, Māpua,
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31 JANUARY 2020 9.
K E E P I N G YO U I N F O R M E D A B O U T N E W S A N D E V E N T S I N T H E TA S M A N D I S T R I CT 31 JANUARY 2020
Holiday hours Latest news from the Sundial Square cart site –
All Council offices and libraries will be Building team expressions of interest
closed on Nelson Anniversary Day 3 The Building Assurance team is constantly Council has a vacant cart site at Sundial
February and Waitangi Day 6 February. striving to streamline their services to Square on Queen Street in Richmond.
Rubbish and recycling will continue as per make them efficient and easier for people This was previously the site of a coffee
usual. You can find the recycling calendar to use. cart operation.
online at tasman.govt.nz/link/recycling. That means they’ll be making changes to Council is calling for expressions of interest
the way they operate from time to time. to establish a mobile cart on this site.
If you deal with the team regularly, they’ll Another coffee cart is one option, but
email you about any upcoming changes. If anyone with a different idea for the site
you want to keep in touch with that latest is welcome to submit. The main focus is
updates – visit the web page, tasman.govt. to ensure it adds to the public’s positive
nz/link/building-updates. experience of Sundial Square.
The latest updates cover recent changes The successful proposer(s) will be given a
to building inspections bookings, final six month trial licence to occupy. The site
inspections, checking documentation, will be available after 2 March 2020. A $300
going on a waiting list, cancelled documentation fee will be required by the
inspections and failed inspections. successful applicant.
Upcoming Footpath Survey
During the month of February we’ll be Written proposals should be sent to
doing an assessment of our footpath
Gardner Valley Road Moutere Christina Ewing either in letter form, or
network. The assessment will be done Highway intersection upgrade email to christina.ewing@tasman.govt.nz.
by Onsite Developments Ltd, which is Proposals should be received before 4pm
Construction is underway to change the
a contractor engaged by Council. It will on 11 February and cover the following:
Gardner Valley Road and Moutere Highway
provide us with detailed photo imaging intersection. We will construct a new • What service will you offer? Preference
and condition assessments of the District's section of road on Gardner Valley Road just will be given to services that are not
footpaths and access ways that we can north of where the intersection is now. available elsewhere in the immediate
use to identify where improvements or vicinity.
Once the new portion of road is ready, the
maintenance work is needed. section of Gardner Valley Road between • Do you have an existing cart, or do
You may see a scooter assessment vehicle the cemetery and the Moutere Highway you intend to acquire one? A photo of
(like the one in the photo) travelling on will be closed off. This will straighten out an existing cart should be provided.
public footways around the district. the intersection and make it safer. Preference will be given to submitters
The assessment vehicles are being driven with an existing cart.
All work will take place in the road reserve,
by certified pavement inspectors and so there shouldn’t be any impact on road • What experience do you have?
will travel at a brisk walking pace. Hazard users during construction. Preference will be given to experienced
lights and other warning devices will be in operators.
operation while the vehicles are operating. • When would the service be available?
The vehicle is clearly identifiable and Upcoming maritime events Weekdays only? Seven days? What hours?
operators will be vigilant and will give way The Harbourmaster has (or may soon) grant • What weekly rental are you willing to pay?
to pedestrians. authorisations for the following events. • Please confirm you that understand your
These events may affect public use of the cart will need appropriate certification
maritime area for a certain period of time. (i.e. electrical, food etc) and appropriate
insurance cover.
Event activity: Waka Ama Regatta
Proposals will be considered by an
Date and location: 7 & 8 February, Kerr Bay
assessment committee. We hope to notify
the successful candidates no later than
Event activity: Power Boat Regatta
18 February 2020.
Date and location: 29 February & 1 March,
Lake Rotoiti The Tasman District Council reserves its
right to not accept any of the proposals
More information about the Harbourmaster’s received.
directions for events is available at
tasman.govt.nz/link/maritime-events.
10. NEWSLINE ISSUE 465K E E P I N G YO U I N F O R M E D A B O U T N E W S A N D E V E N T S I N T H E TA S M A N D I S T R I CT 31 JANUARY 2020
HAVE YOUR SAY
For details of our current consultations, head to tasman.govt.nz/feedback.
Tasman's Great Taste Trail – Hope to Wakefield speed review Do your trees hang low?
feedback needed The NZ Transport Agency is reviewing Now is a good time to check that the
If you’ve ridden Tasman's Great Taste speed limits on State Highway 6 between vegetation on your property hasn’t become
Trail lately, the Cycle Trails Trust would Hope and Wakefield and they want to hear a nuisance. If you have a hedge, shrubs or
love to hear what you thought of it. what you think about speed on this road. trees that grow alongside a footpath it’s up
There’s an online survey available at Do the current speed limits feel safe, or to you to make sure they don’t make it hard
heartofbiking.org.nz/feedback and your not? What parts of the road do you think for people to get past – including those
feedback can help to keep improving are more dangerous than others? with prams or mobility scooters. So please
this popular Trail. Plus everyone who You can provide feedback online until take a walk around your property and check
leaves feedback goes in the draw for a 7 February 2020 at nzta.govt.nz/ if any trees, shrubs or bushes need a haircut.
monthly prize of a $50 voucher from a hope2wakefield
local business. Speed limit changes from
Now’s a perfect time for checking out What do you love about 17 February
Tasman's Great Taste Trail, share your your local parks? Following a public consultation last year,
thoughts and you’ll be in to win.
Consultation closes 31 March 2020. many local roads around Tasman District
We’re reviewing the way we manage will have changes to their speed limits from
What’s the future for Moutere/Waimea Ward parks and reserves, 17 February.
Kingsland Forest? and we need your help to make sure these New speed limit signs will be installed on
Consultation closes 6 March 2020. public spaces suit locals and visitors now the roads that have changed so please look
We’re proposing to gradually retire and in the future. Over the next few months, out for those. A full list of the changes can
Kingsland Forest from commercial we’ll be asking you to tell us which reserves be found on the website, tasman.govt.nz
forestry operations as plantation forestry you use regularly, what you love about search on Speed Limits Bylaw.
blocks mature and are harvested over them, and any changes you would like to
the next 20 years. We're considering see to the way they are used or managed.
replanting in a mix of native and The most important thing we want to know
permanent exotic trees, allowing us to is: What’s your vision for their future? COUNCIL MEETINGS
progressively improve recreational tracks Have your say: Visit tasman.govt.nz/ Unless otherwise stated, all meetings
and facilities over time. Have your say: feedback for more information. will be held at Council Chambers,
We want to know what you think of the
189 Queen Street, Richmond.
draft Kingsland Forest Development Alcohol licence applications
Plan. More information is available online Golden Bay Community Board
Current applications for alcohol licences,
at tasman.govt.nz/feedback, and at Tuesday 11 February, 9.30 am. Public forum
including information on how to object,
Council offices and libraries. are advertised on our website. Full Council
Thursday 13 February, 9.30 am. Public forum
Responsible Camping Strategy
Deliberations
KEEP UP TO DATE: TASMAN.GOVT.NZ Friday 14 February, 9.30 am.
24 HOUR ASSISTANCE: PHONE YOUR LOCAL SERVICE CENTRE:
RICHMOND 03 543 8400 MURCHISON 03 523 1013
MOTUEKA 03 528 2022 TAKAKA 03 525 0020
31 JANUARY 2020 11.WHAT'S ON
IN TASMAN
Board Games Galore Kramit, Sonaraw & Medicine Woman. Renowned Nelson
wines, ciders, craft beers and local food specialties
Tuesday 4, Wednesday 5 and Thursday 6 February,
available. Tickets are now available, visit nwff.co.nz
Motueka Library. FREE.
for details.
Motueka Library banishes holiday boredom with board
games galore. Learn to play something new, or have fun Elizabeth Knox Visits Tasman’s Libraries
with an old favourite. There is Connect 4, Snakes and Tuesday 18 February, 5.30pm, Takaka Library.
Ladders, Ludo, Scrabble, Checkers, Cluedo, Mouse Trap Wednesday 19 February, 5.30pm, Motueka Library.
and more available all day. Thursday 20 February, 5.30pm, Richmond Library.
Tasman Asian Night Food Fair Acclaimed, multiple award winning New Zealand
author Elizabeth Knox will be visiting Takaka, Motueka
Saturday 8 February, 4.00 – 9.00 pm,
and Richmond libraries to talk about her new book
Washbourn Gardens, Richmond. FREE.
The Absolute Book this month. Don’t miss this rare
Celebrating cultural diversity with Asian food and
opportunity to hear one of New Zealand’s leading
entertainment – a wonderful opportunity to learn
writers speak. Free.
about other cultures. Unity in diversity! If wet, the event
will be rescheduled to Saturday 15 February. Nelson Tasman Climate Forum Launch
Saturday 29 February 1.00 pm – 4.00 pm,
Murchison A & P Show
Annesbrook Church, Stoke.
Saturday 15 February, 8.30 am – 6.00 pm,
Save the date – get more details at tasman.govt.nz.
Murchison Sport, Recreation and Cultural Centre
and Domain. Adult $10, family $20, under 5 FREE. Māori Collections at Your Library
Come celebrate the 100th year. All the fun of the show Have you discovered your library’s collection relating to
– trade, horses, flower show, baking competition plus Te Ao Māori, the Māori world? The collection includes
other entertainment. resources for learning te reo Māori, items by or relating
to local iwi, books in te reo Māori, books about Māori arts
Nelson Wine & Food Festival 2020
and crafts, histories, myths and legends, karakia, protocol
Sunday 16 February, 11.00 am – 5.00 pm,
and much more. It’s a treasure trove worth exploring.
Richmond A & P Showgrounds.
The New Zealand Army Band is returning to Nelson for Summer events
a special performance playing an exciting repertoire of Find details of all the upcoming summer events at
popular favourites, along with well-known local bands tasman.govt.nz, search on summer events.
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