The Nelson Mail back issues from April 2007:
Speedway driver in anguish over death
Apr 02, 2007; ... Nelson sprintcar driver Kevin Freeman is "physically fine butstruggling mentally'' to deal with the after-effects of a fatalaccident at Blenheim's Eastern States Speedway. Thirteen-year-old spectator Charlie Higgins died when Freeman'scar somersaulted over the safety fence at the ...
Violent crime down in region
Apr 02, 2007; ... A drop in violent crime in Nelson Bays is one of the leadingfactors behind a 2.8 percent reduction in overall crime in theregion. Statistics released by Nelson Bays police on Monday reveal overallcrime continued to drop in 2006, with recorded violent crime down10.2 percent ....
Sanctuary opens entrance
Apr 02, 2007; ... The dream of a pest-free wildlife sanctuary in the Brook Valley isone step closer with the official opening of the project's entrancebuilding. Brook Waimarama Sanctuary Trust chairman Dave Butler said theopening yesterday represented a significant milestone. "We've now got ...
Lavender grower fears costs last straw
Apr 02, 2007 ... Nelson Lakes lavender grower Preston Shaw fears cripplingcompliance costs imposed by an Australian-based regulator of herbalremedies could force him out of business. Mr Shaw joined about 50 other protesters on a march through Nelsonon Saturday in opposition to the Therapuetic ...
NMIT staff to vote on offer
Apr 02, 2007 ... Nelson Marlborough Institute of Technology academic staff will bevoting on whether to accept a pay proposal from the polytechnic onThursday . Association of Staff in Tertiary Education Nelson branch chairmanJohn Webster said the polytechnic had offered the more ...
NSO, cast breathe life into Peer Gynt
Apr 02, 2007 ... The Story of Peer Gynt, Nelson Symphony Orchestra in conjunctionwith Peta Spooner. Narrated by Kim Merry, conducted by David Lindup,costuming by Frances Rae. Saturday, Nelson School of Music. Review byPaula Cunniffe. On Saturday, a cast of 14 young Nelsonians brought the Story ...
Vandals desecrate historic church
Apr 02, 2007; ... Parishioners of the historic St John's Church in Wakefield aredevastated by vandalism which has left their 160-year-old churchbadly damaged. Church warden Jenny Allnutt said a congregation member discoveredthe damage when going to close up the Edward Rd church on Fridayafternoon ...
Upgrades delay centre opening
Apr 02, 2007; ... The first part of the new Lord Nelson accommodation centre inNelson is likely to open next month after costly building upgradesdelayed development of the Franklyn St building. Auckland-based developer Queenstown Alpine Ltd had hoped to openthe centre this month but bringing the ...
Nayland College impresses in quality show
Apr 02, 2007 ... Nayland College was the big winner in an annual Shakespearecompetition which this year saw fewer performers but a rise inquality. About 200 students from six secondary schools around the regiontook part in the Sheilah Winn Festival of Shakespeare in Schools atNelson College held ...
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Apr 02, 2007 ... Nelson Marlborough Institute of Technology academic staff will bevoting on whether to accept a pay proposal from the polytechnic onThursday . Association of Staff in Tertiary Education (ASTE) Nelsonbranch chairperson John Webster said the polytechnic had offered ...
Students get scholarships
Apr 02, 2007 ... Scholarships ranging from $400 to $1000 will be awarded to 30Nelson Marlborough Institute of Technology students on Wednesday,with 13 receiving $1000. Nelson industry and ...
School fire suspicious
Apr 02, 2007 ... Firefighters say a fire near Enner Glynn School on Saturday nightis "very suspicious''. Stoke Volunteer Fire Brigade station officerTane Simpson said a high-pressure ...
Mountainbiker injured
Apr 02, 2007 ... A 28-year-old mountainbiker was taken to Nelson Hospital by theNelson Marlborough Rescue Helicopter yesterday evening with adislocated shoulder and possible broken ribs after he crashed on theHackett Track in Aniseed Valley. St John Ambulance team manager FrankElzenheimer said the ...
Petrol, cash stolen
Apr 02, 2007 ... Motueka police are seeking a former resident of the area inconnection with two thefts yesterday . Ten-litre and 20-litrecontainers of petrol were stolen from a transport yard about ...
Police roundup
Apr 02, 2007 ... Ambulance workers say a 38-year-old Stoke woman is lucky to haveescaped from a crash with only a cut on her leg. St John Ambulanceteam manager Frank Elzenheimer said the van the woman was drivingcrashed into a parked truck on Point Rd, Monaco, about 7.40pmyesterday. When he first saw ...
Diplomacy and patience needed
Apr 02, 2007 ... The crisis initiated when Iran seized 15 British marines andsailors - allegedly for encroaching on its territorial waters - is into its 10th day with no sign of a resolution. Presumably themove was planned at the highest level, although so convoluted are thelines of power and command ...
`Research proves violence breeds violence'
Apr 02, 2007 ... Sir, Is it truly acceptable to smack our children? Returningrecently to New Zealand, I, a mother of sons, am utterly appalled bythe demonstrations against Sue Bradford's anti-smacking bill -demonstrations that express justification and acceptance for parentsto smack their children ....
Living with nature
Apr 02, 2007 ... Sir, I feel compelled to respond to Richard Wiig's address titled"A green alternative'' (Mailbox, March 22). Mr Wiig accuses MrBallance of endlessly repeating in his letters that "natureprovides'' (us with things). Mr Wiig also states emphatically that"nature provides us with nothing'' ...
Misinformation
Apr 02, 2007 ... Sir, Andrew Talley's comments (Nelson Mail, March 28) that,"It'snot so much whether it's objectionable or palatable - that's apersonal preference - but that as young adults, they form their ownview on balanced and factual information'' and, "Too often in thatdebate, particularly ...
Air show
Apr 02, 2007 ... Sir, I see that there is an air show at Blenheim at Easter. Wewere given a great air show by our Air Force recently which wasthrilling to watch. I liked the planning of the moves which provided ...
Track closure not the Kiwi way
Apr 02, 2007 ... Sir, People who come to this country should try to understand theold ways of the Kiwis. There are thousands of verbal agreements thatstand on honour and integrity. I think Alan Trent should upgrade the whole walkway right throughhis land and landscape it and just say, "you can use ...
Old days are gone
Apr 02, 2007 ... Sir, I read in the Nelson Mail it took five days to fix a leakingwater pipe and the Nelson City Council's technical services managersaid it was of no concern. This was a bit rich coming from a managerwhen people are charged an exorbitant rate for their water. The contractor, ...
Unsafe viewing
Apr 02, 2007 ... Sir, It is no longer safe for children under 14 years of age towatch the 6pm television news. A warning alerting parents todisturbing content should be shown immediately prior to the newsbeing aired. It is also inappropriate for teachers to ...
`Secrecy' over gas use
Apr 02, 2007 ... Sir, Re the fumigant released by the Port of Nelson, why can't thegas be identified by an accompanying gas like that released when acamper gas bottle is opened? The added gas exists for a good reason.What other gases are released ...
Challenging myths
Apr 02, 2007 ... Sir, What does it say of our scientific community when a long-held health myth is exposed by a ...
College gym opens
Apr 02, 2007 ... Nelson College students have a new fitness centre in which towork out. Physical Education department head Chris Franklin said 120students and staff had joined the gym for $50 a year. He said overweight or unfit students were not being pressured touse the gym. Some ...
Richmond grabs win
Apr 02, 2007; ... Nelson's football teams both reversed their fortunes this weekend,with Nelson Suburbs comprehensively beaten and Richmond City beatingRangers 4-0. Richmond's Solomon Islanders banged in all the goals inChristchurch on Saturday with new signing Benjamin Totori scoringtwo, and ...
Photos for sale
Apr 02, 2007 ... Yesterday 482 women stepped up to the mark as the 20th TaylorsNelson Women's Triathlon kicked off. Nelson Mail photographer PatrickHamilton was there. These photos and ...
Marist forwards spur big win over Riwaka
Apr 02, 2007; ... Marist's forwards sparked a conclusive five-try win to help secureanother maximum points haul in round two of the Car Compnay NelsonBays division two rugby competition on Saturday. Wakatu Hotel Marist handed Enza Riwaka a decisive 29-0 defeat atTahunanui with double try-scorer ...
Nelson Bays Volleyball
Apr 02, 2007 ... Readylawn Premier Grade Results, Thursday March 29: Men: Nelson College defeated Garin College 3/0 Scramblers defeatedWaimea Rockets 3/0. Women: Trafalgar defeated Waimea College B 3/0. Readylawn Premier Grade Draw: Thursday April 5 Men -- 6.15pm Ct 1 Waimea ...
Coming down to the crunch
Apr 02, 2007; ... It is now the sharp end of the season for all local Volleyballteams, both in the Readylawn Premier League, which concludes thisThursday night, and for school teams who were at the NationalChampionships last week in Tauranga. The national champs are the highlight and focus for the ...
Webb avoids midget mayhem
Apr 02, 2007; ... It's been a longstanding joke that Aucklanders believe New Zealandends at the Bombay Hills. Now South Islanders can counter with the riposte that it ends atPicton - and they have the Hampidjan New Zealand Midget Grand Prix toprove it. Saturday's feature event at the Tahuna ...
Twists of faith
Apr 02, 2007 ... Sir, My recent letter lambasting N B Matheson (Mailbox, March 6)was in response to his quite uncalled-for and scathing attack onKaren Matthews' article of February 10. My mention of RichardDawkins' latest book The God Delusion, came at the end of my letterand formed a minor part of it ....
Sustainability balancing act
Apr 02, 2007 ... Sir, A recurring theme in Richard Wiig's letters is that resourcesare endless, limited only by man's ingenuity. That is true to acertain extent, but neglects the fact that all resource use imposesexternal costs, either to the environment or to future generations.The problem for mankind ...
Tale of rival magicians a mixed bag of tricks
Apr 02, 2007; ... Magic and mystery as well as rivalry and vengeance are at theheart of The Prestige (M), starring Hugh Jackman and ChristianBale. It leads today's reviews, which also include the tricky crimethriller-comedy The Wrong Man (R18) and Neil Jordan's Irish comedy-drama Breakfast on Pluto ...
Biased view
Apr 02, 2007 ... Sir, Every day the bias in the New Zealand media grows moreapparent to me. We only hear of human rights issues arising aroundthe world where those issues uphold certain popular ideologies. Why is it that no big deal was made about the 13-year-old Italiangirl who was forced by her ...
Distraction tactics
Apr 02, 2007 ... Sir, One has to concede that the puppeteers ruling us do knowwhich strings to pull to distract us. Their manipulation, of course,is designed to make us overlook the immoral and degenerate state theyhave imposed upon us during their tenure of office. Impositions, itshould be added, so ...
False propositions
Apr 02, 2007 ... Sir, Proverbs 13:16, "a sharp man does everything with knowledge,but a foolish man makes clear his foolish thoughts''. I use verifiable information (knowledge) to support my letters. MrDenmead however, writes this (Mailbox, March 23), "Peter Benhamdoesn't believe in absolutes ...
School crews scoop nine golds at nationals
Apr 02, 2007 ... Nelson crews completed a memorable campaign with nine gold medalsafter the national secondary schools rowing championships ended atLake Karapiro on Saturday. Nelson College's Jamie Orsbourn featured on the final day withthree golds, beating Hutt Valley High School's Matt Cummings ...
Lawson on top as Irish succumb
Apr 02, 2007 ... New Zealand bowls fans saw Gary Lawson back to his best when hestarred in a whitewash of a world-class Irish combination inChristchurch on Saturday. The Kiwi men's and women's bowling teams created a clean sweep oftheir series against Ireland this week with convincing displays ...
Name of murder accused released
Apr 03, 2007 ... Name suppression has been lifted for the 20-year-old man chargedwith murder following a death in Nelson two weeks ago. Damien Harley MacDonald, a forestry worker, was on Monday refusedbail on a charge of murdering 26-year-old Nicholas William Winter onMarch 18. More than 25 ...
Students try to reach families
Apr 03, 2007; ... Three Solomon Islands teenagers living and studying in Nelson werefeeling a mixture of relief and sadness on Tuesday morning followingthe massive earthquake and tsunami that devastated parts of theirhomeland yesterday. Nelson College boarders Andrew Abba, Joachim Rande and ...
Vets return to work after tragedy
Apr 03, 2007; ... A Richmond couple was back at work today trying to cope withmemories of last week's fatal ferry collision on Sydney Harbour. Peter and Sandie Jackson were among the first to reach victims ofthe tragedy which occurred last Wednesday when a private motorcruiser collided with a ferry ...
Making merry with a legend
Apr 03, 2007 ... Robin Hood, by the Nelson Youth Theatre Company, written by LarryBlamire and directed by Richard Carruthers. Last night, NelsonIntermediate School. Reviewed by Paula Cunniffe. A new cast acted out Larry Blamire's rewriting of Robin Hood atthe Nelson Intermediate Hall last night, ...
Rescue chopper kept busy
Apr 03, 2007 ... The Nelson Marlborough rescue helicopter has had a busy start tothe year completing an exceptionally high number of callouts.Marketing and communications manager Paula Muddle said the ...
Information for migrants
Apr 03, 2007 ... An initiative to help new migrants will be launched in Nelson onApril 13. The Settlement Support New Zealand initiative runs in 19centres around the country and provides migrants with information andservices. Nelson City Council settlement support coordinator SonnyAlesana said the ...
Wilkes Construction
Apr 03, 2007 ... John Wilkes is the father of Wilkes Construction managing directorAndrea Wilkes and business manager Victoria Harper who featured onSaturday's front page. The article ...
Police roundup
Apr 03, 2007 ... Police say they are making further inquiries into the vandalism ofWakefield's historic St John's Church. Acting Sergeant Paul Hart ofRichmond police said four youths who were nearby the church on Fridaywere spoken to after the damage was discovered. He did not know ifthey were linked to ...
Quay site gains new spirit
Apr 03, 2007; ... Spirit-maker 26,000 Vodka is moving its growing business from acorrugated iron shed in Mapua to a building on Nelson's WakefieldQuay previously occupied by South Pacific Distillery. Co-director Warryn Bermingham said demand for the company's vodkahad outstripped production ...
Drug `not for sale'
Apr 03, 2007 ... A Nelson man found guilty by a jury of possessing cannabis forsale maintains he did not intend to sell the drug, a court has heard. Kirk James Ritchie, 35, was sentenced to 180 hours' community workby Judge Tony Zohrab in the Nelson District Court on Monday. The court heard ...
Surge in feral cat numbers
Apr 03, 2007 ... A surge in the number of wild and abandoned cats in Nelson hasleft the SPCA worried about where the money will come from to copewith them. SPCA Nelson manager Donna Stringer said feral cats had become amassive problem because so many domestic cats were being dumped inthe wild ....
Smith holds park meeting
Apr 03, 2007 ... Nelson MP Nick Smith was to convene a meeting today with theTasman Rugby Union and the region's two councils to try to resolvethe stand-off over the development of Trafalgar Park. Trafalgar Park needs to be upgraded to meet New Zealand RugbyUnion criteria before the Tasman Makos ...
One that didn't get away
Apr 03, 2007 ... After 27 years of guiding trout anglers in Nelson, Tony Entwistlesays he still feels privileged each time he steps into the region'srivers. Fish and Game director Bryce Johnson presented Mr Entwistle with anational gold award at Club Waimea on Monday night, in recognition ofhis ...
Recycling switch pays
Apr 03, 2007 ... Collecting glass and all other recyclables on alternate weeks hasallowed Nelmac to cut the large losses it was making on kerbsiderecycling, resulting in an improved profit forecast. Nelmac's unaudited six-monthly report to its shareholder, theNelson City Council, shows its net ...
Population size to set services
Apr 03, 2007 ... The development of council services in Tasman district will remainclosely linked to population growth, Motueka residents were told lastnight. Tasman District Council corporate services manager David Wardabout 40 people that the long-term council community plan assumedTasman's ...
Stormwater bylaw queried
Apr 03, 2007 ... Sir, Back in November the Nelson City Council announced plans tointroduce a bylaw to ban car washing on the street, house roofs,walls and paved areas etc where detergent might flow into thestormwater system. There was such an outcry that not long thereafter it was reportedthat ...
Social conscience?
Apr 03, 2007 ... Sir, I was overcome with admiration when I read that BritishAmerican Tobacco New Zealand is concerned about the health of peoplesmoking illicit tobacco (the Press, "Clampdown on black-markettobacco'', March 28). Spokeswoman Susan Jones says it contains mouldand fungi that can damage ...
Gowan land access
Apr 03, 2007 ... Sir, I believe a reply is necessary to Michael Talley given heincluded my name in his answer to D Donaldson (Mailbox, March 12). Given his comments that others have a key to the gate on the GowanEast Bank, could he please explain why he has regularly refused entryto expert ...
Showing the way
Apr 03, 2007 ... If dedication and enthusiasm are the determining factors, theBrook Waimarama Sanctuary is well on the way to being realised, saysthe Nelson Mail in an editorial. Sunday's opening of the $160,000 entrance building testifies tothe sanctuary trust's ability to raise funds and win ...
Time to reconsider merits of a deep-water port?
Apr 03, 2007 ... Sir, The methyl bromide scare is the latest example of Port Nelsonactivities clashing with local community interests - alongside portnoise, argentine ants, Rocks Rd congestion and the loss of amenityvalues. While it is easy to criticise management, the port has alegitimate right to ...
Seal stance backed
Apr 03, 2007 ... Sir, Well done Peter Talley. I totally agree with his thoughts heshared with the students at the leadership forum (Nelson Mail, March24). His remarks about the seals I found especially interesting.Being a recreational fisher and diver, I know there has been adefinite increase in seals ...
Women `don't rate'
Apr 03, 2007 ... Sir, I am confused at the Government's apparent lack of concernfor women with breast cancer. The drug Herceptin is expensive simplybecause of greed and the Government is only prepared to fund nineweeks' treatment. One mother I know of, with two young children, nowhas the impossible task ...
Violence abhorred
Apr 03, 2007 ... Sir, Jay Barr (Mailbox, March 28) asks why a society that acceptsprostitution, same-sex marriage and a transsexual MP is surprised bya group of police officers having group sex with teenage girls. To methe answer is obvious - only one of the above actions involvesviolence. In ...
Struggle and waste
Apr 03, 2007 ... Sir, Last Sunday, March 25, we attended the Brightwater Schoolfair . Good honest hard-working parents, teachers and communitypeople pitched in there, working hard, giving their time, goods andmoney to raise funds for the good of the school. Congratulations to them and other ...
Bill's opponents missing the point
Apr 03, 2007 ... L et's get this absolutely straight - Green MP Sue Bradford'sbill is not an anti-smacking bill, as it has so cleverly beenlabelled by its opponents. It is an anti-assault bill. The bill aims to repeal section 59 of the Crimes Act. Section 59reads: "Every parent or person in ...