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Book Fair actionKeen to see how busy and exciting day one of the Founders Book Fair can be? This year we’ve put together a short time lapse video that captured the event. Just visit Council’s Facebook page facebook.com/nelsoncitycouncil to check it out.

Angela Curnow, from the New and Improved Pay It Forward group, get things ready on her driveway for Second Hand Sunday. Pay it Forward is one of the Facebook communities which help local people sell or give away unwanted items.

In just a few days, Second Hand Sunday will take over the driveways of Nelson, Stoke and Richmond as people lay out items they want to get rid of and others busily fossick through what they would like to take away.

Nelson City and Tasman District Councils are running Second Hand Sunday on Sunday 15 June from 9am to midday to see if it’s a practical way for people to pass on items that would otherwise end up going to landfill.

It works just like a garage sale, except no money changes hands. Items that can be given away include everything from old books and furniture to unwanted building materials. Things like food or dangerous goods such as faulty electrical equipment or chemicals should not be included.

How it worksOn the day, participants are encouraged to put items on their driveway (or their front yard if they don’t have a driveway, please keep footpaths clear) from 9am to midday. If there’s anything left at the end of

the morning, then they are asked to bring it back in to their homes as it is still their responsibility. People who are keen to get free stuff can download the list of households involved online and take part in their very own treasure hunt. See page 8 for a list of many of the households taking part. Go to our website for a regularly updated list of all registrations, and lists will also be published in local newspapers.

To register to take part, residents can go online at nelson.govt.nz or tasman.govt.nz using search phrase: Second Hand Sunday or pick up a registration form from either Council’s Customer Service Centre. You will also get a letter box poster to put up on the day so everyone knows you are taking part. For more detailed information on how to be involved, go to:

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Dates set for 2014 Nelson Arts FestivalLock it in your calendars folks, from 16 to 27 October the Nelson Arts Festival is back!

Celebrating its 20th birthday this year, you can expect an extra special two-week programme of international and homegrown music, theatre, dance, comedy, readers and writers’ talks, and community events.

Once again the festival will be based at Founders Heritage Park, but this year will include other intriguing venues such as the back seat of a bus, The Refinery Art Gallery and Saint Peters Church at Founders Park. Other venues include the Theatre Royal and The Suter and regional venues such as Neudorf Vineyard and Woollaston Estate.

Don’t miss the Masked Parade on Friday

18 October where you will see thousands of children and families parading through the city in spectacular mask creations to the theme of Earth, Wind and Fire, followed by Carnivale celebrations in Trafalgar Street. To register for this quintessentially Nelson event, visit nelsonartsfestival.co.nz.

Nelson City Council is proud to present the Nelson Arts Festival as a celebration for locals and an attraction for visitors.

Look out for the Arts Festival programme from early August. Just the thing to look forward to as we settle into winter!

New wetland is quackin’!The ducks are enjoying this new manmade wetland. It was part of the wider Glenduan Reserve project that Council and the community, led by Friends of the Glen volunteers, worked closely on. The wetland was established in 2010 and planted with the help of community. It has thrived over the past four years and the ducks are making the most of the new habitat, while residents are making the most of the Reserve as a whole. Thanks to all those who helped out.

Fixed price building consent fees start nowCouncil has adopted a new model for charging building consent fees at fixed prices, depending on the size and nature of the building project.

Check out the fee structure on the website at nel.so/n/bc-fees-2014. for full details of the new fixed price charges for consents. The building alteration fees structure starts from $500 and increases based on the value of the new or alteration work that you are carrying out.

These fees officially come into effect from 1 July 2014 but to make it fairer, as some costs are coming down, if you apply for building consent in June for alteration works valued at $10,000 or less (excluding prepaid consents) and it’s able to be granted by 31 July you will be charged the lower amount, whether it’s the current fee or the new fee.

That means you don’t have to delay lodging you application until July and still potentially can take advantage of the new fee structure.

Other changesThere are some other changes to be aware of.

• A deposit is now required when you lodge your application. The deposit will be the full fee required on work valued at under $50,000 and 50% of the fee is required on work valued from $50,001. Any remainder of the fixed fee, with any other incurred costs, will be invoiced at issue date of the consent and is due to be paid within 3 months of this date.

• From now on you will only be required to provide one copy of your application and plans.

• If for some reason your consent is not formally accepted by the Building Unit, the deposit will be held for two weeks to allow you to return the complete consent documents for us to start processing. After this time a credit will be provided if no documents are re-submitted.

• All consents lodged after 10 June will be returned to customers electronically on a data stick with no paper copy. If you do require a paper copy, you will need to let Council know when you submit your application. Be aware that this will incur a cost depending on the size and complexity of the file to be printed.

• Council will still require a hard copy of the consented plans to be on site for inspection purposes.

• Geotechnical review of building consents is changing from 1 July. For consents with geotechnical issues which require extra work, the applicant will be notified of this and invoiced for the extra time needed. This is to prevent any unexpected bills at the end of the process.

Please call the Duty Building Officer through the Customer Services desk on 03 546 0200 or talk to one of the Customer Services team if you have any questions about the changes.

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Through effective cost reduction and paying down debt, residents will have a reasonable rates rise that still allows for investment in the city. Nelson needs our investment if it is to be poised for future growth. The decisions we made for next year’s Annual Plan will move us in the right direction.

One of the key messages I want to share is that a full three percent of the 3.7 percent rates rise is to repay debt. It amounts to $1.8 million that is going into the Disaster Recovery Fund, used to pay for costs related to the December 2011 rain event. Extreme weather events have a massive impact on private and public property. The costs are high and our ongoing focus will be on repaying debt while making infrastructure and land use changes to reduce the impact of future events.

Key projects that were proposed remain in the plan. These include.

• $200,000 additional investment to enhance the look and feel of Bridge Street between Trafalgar and Collingwood Streets. This work is being done in collaboration with the Bridge Street business community.

• $200,000 to progress a community and sports facility in the Stoke/Greenmeadows area. Work also continues with residents to identify what the current and future needs of Stoke are.

• $400,000 investment into projects that will improve the health of the Maitai River.

• $220,000 operational grant to the Theatre Royal.

• $150,000 to progress redevelopment plans for the Nelson School of Music.

• $100,000 for a comprehensive review of Council owned properties.

• Funding to begin improvement works on stormwater and flood protection for Orphanage Creek and Saxton Creek.

Here are a few key changes we made to the draft version of the plan:

• Disaster Recovery Fund: an additional $300,000 will go into the Fund to pay debt faster so the fund begins to accumulate earlier for

future use ($1.5m was proposed).• Modeller’s Pond: $120,000 to

introduce grey mullet and parore to the pond to address the weed and algae issue. This is a reduction from the $500,000 proposed.

• Marina hardstand: While the draft Annual Plan proposed $50,000 for progressing resource consents, fencing, and minor works for a marina hardstand, it was decided that the Marina is a priority issue for Council and a more comprehensive approach was required. This will be progressed in the Property and Facilities Asset Management Plan.

• Free Wi-Fi for the city centre: Council will fund free Wi-Fi through Uniquely Nelson at an annual cost of $18,300, a small increase over what was proposed.

• Digital strategy: Council agreed to support a digital strategy for Nelson and become part of the Business Friendly Councils initiative.

• Atawhai rising main: Council has experienced a fourth break in the rising main since the draft Annual Plan was launched. As a result, an additional $100,000 has been committed to undertake non-invasive testing of the remainder of the concrete sections of the pipe to better inform timing and funding for replacement or repair.

• $50,000 was allocated for working with affected parties to address an upgrade of the stormwater network through the Wakapuaka flats from Glen Road to Boulder Bank Drive.

• $100,000 was included to cover any potential reduction in parking revenue to support strategies for a winter parking promotion to be developed through the appropriate Council committee.

Thanks to all residents who took the time to share their thoughts with us, either in writing or by coming to speak before Council. This process is only possible with your participation and your input makes a difference.

The Annual Plan will be adopted later in June and will be effective from 1 July. A copy of the final plan will be available on the Council website, at Civic House, and in the Nelson Public Libraries.

Mayor's messageAfter three days of deliberations, Councillors and I present to you a progressive yet prudent programme of work for 2014/15 that keeps the rates adjustment at the 3.7 percent level we signalled in the draft Annual Plan, while moving forward significant city projects.

Project Butterfly takes flight in Fairfield ParkNelson City Council is helping community group Project Butterfly create a pathway in Fairfield Park where bereaved families can design a paver in tribute to their lost child. Project Butterfly aims to support families with children that have died. The idea behind the pathway is to create a space where people can go to reflect and remember in a peaceful setting that isn't a graveyard.

The butterflies are all individual, celebrating a life that might have been, and each design is created in workshops with the artist and parents.

Ten metre sections of the 60 metre path will be created at a time, each able to take eleven butterflies in circular pavers. The first section will be completed by the end of June 2014, and the next section by the end of the year. After that, sections will be laid as pavers can be completed and funds raised to cover costs. There will be approximately 70 pavers in total when the project is finished.

Council is assisting by laying the 60m base pathway to Brougham Street in sections, as well as donating the reserve space and providing advice from its Arts Heritage Advisor.

Details of how to be involved with Project Butterfly can be found on the website projectbutterfly.co.nz where stories around each paver will be posted.

Rebekah Joy, creator of Project Butterfly says she is thrilled the project is now under way. “It has been wonderful the way the community has got behind this project. We are very grateful to those who have donated items such as cement, mix, mosaic materials as well as a huge amount of volunteered time and services.”

Artist Tejas Arn lays the first mosaic butterflies in the new path beside the children’s playground at Fairfield Park.

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Pay a visit to BroadgreenBroadgreen Historic House is one of Nelson’s heritage treasures, and a great place to visit during winter. The 1855 cob homestead is still in close to original condition, and houses an important collection of New Zealand Victoriana.

Broadgreen was built for Mr Edmund Buxton and his family. Buxton was a successful businessman who bought 100 acres in Stoke and built the house so he could enjoy the lifestyle of the gentleman farmer. The property was sold to the Langbein family in 1901, and bought by Nelson City Council in 1965. It’s been open to the public since 1967 and usually sees between 3000 and 5000 visitors a year, which is in line with other similar Historic Houses throughout New Zealand.

Edmund Buxton was a prominent early settler who made his mark on the town with a well known general store. Under the next owner, but still retaining the Buxton name, it became a respected department store. The homestead, which is one of the few remaining cob buildings in the area, has seen little change since his time. Some of the carpets and furnishings are original to the house and the curators do a great job of sourcing items for the collection that are in keeping with the time and style. The working

kitchen with its “Excellent” coal range and collection of kitchenalia, the grandeur of the formal dining room and the luxury of the family parlour are all fine examples of the Victorian lifestyle of a prominent colonial family.

The grounds of Broadgreen house are also of interest to gardeners. The Langbein family planted a working orchard as well as chestnuts, walnuts, rhododendrons, camellias, camphor and loquat. Some of the ornamental trees are still in existence today although recent storms have taken their toll. The garden is known for its important collection of roses, housed in the Samuels Rose Garden. The collection is celebrated in November with Rose Day.

Broadgreen Historic House • 276 Nayland Road, Stoke.

Phone (03) 547 0403• Open every day• Winter opening hours for June,

July and August are from 11am to 4pm.

It’s a sign!

Take some time when you are next on the off road shared path by the airport to read the new interpretive panel. It was installed recently and gives some interesting insights into the development of Nelson Airport.

Nelson part of new road marking trialNelson has been selected to be part of a national trial of “sharrow” road markings.

The streets where the markings will be being tried out include:Tasman, Hardy, Brook Streets and Westbrook Tce.

The sharrows feature a cycle symbol and directional chevrons (arrow heads). They are quite distinctive and have been used overseas to improve cyclist safety and promote better road sharing.

Sharrow markings indicate a shared-lane environment for cyclists and motorists. They help to position cyclists on the street for better visibility and clear of hazards such as car doors. They can also be used to mark routes for cyclists to use.

Before and after monitoring will be carried out on all the roads where the sharrows are installed to see what effect they have on cyclist and driver behaviour.

The trial is for a 6 month period.

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Drive wise this winter!

Keep working on your war storiesAs part of our World War I commemorations, Nelson Public Libraries, Tasman District Libraries and Page & Blackmore Booksellers are holding a short story competition: Nelson at War.

Local writers aged over 18 are invited to write a short story set in the Nelson region during or immediately after, and relating to, the First World War.

There is no minimum word count, but stories must be no longer than 1500 words.You can get an electronic submission form on all three websites, Nelson Public Libraries, Tasman District Libraries and Page & Blackmore Booksellers. Submission forms can also be picked up and stories dropped off at the same places.

Stories can be submitted electronically or in hard copy and must reach us by 4pm, Friday 30 August 2014.

There will be a shortlist of ten stories, which will be published on the Libraries’ OverDrive site. The winner and two runners up will get books supplied by Page & Blackmore Booksellers.

Winners will be announced on Thursday 16 October.

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Changes coming for NBusFollowing a detailed review of the NBus

service, including feedback from passengers and drivers, some timetable changes will come into effect from 30 June 2014.

First of all, the 6.40am and 6.30pm trips on Routes 3, 4 and 5 to Atawhai, the Brook and Victory will be cancelled. These first and last trips of the day haven’t been well used since the service began. Cancelling them allows the money to be used to provide more weekend buses on the Nelson-Richmond route.

More weekend busesIn response to popular demand, there will be six services each direction running on Saturdays and five services each direction on Sundays via each of the Tahunanui and Bishopdale routes between Nelson and Richmond. Not having an existing weekend service on the popular Bishopdale route was highlighted as a real gap in the service so it’s great to be able to fill it in response to the many requests from passengers.

All changes will take effect from 30 June so look out for the new timetables in the next two weeks or go to nbus.co.nz to keep up with the news.

Nelson Public Libraries are celebrating ‘Munch Reads’ through June. Go along to Elma Turner Library for a fun readers’ evening on Thursday 19 June at 6.15pm. You will get to experience Ryoko Takahashi giving a demonstration of sushi making and the chance to sample her delicious creations. The readers’ evening will also involve a look at Nelson Public Libraries’ cookery book collection, and a chat about people’s favourite recipe books. Book lovers, cooks, food lovers and all most welcome.

Roll up for Sushi at the Library

With winter upon us we all need to rethink the way we drive to allow for the conditions. It’s not just for motorists either – cyclists and motorcyclists need to be more careful too.

Be aware that gritted roads aren’t a complete safety solution. The truth is you only get 15% more grip on a gritted road than an icy road so you should always take a cautious approach to winter driving.

• Slow down• In icy conditions it can take you up

to ten times longer to stop• Allow more time for your journey• Increase your following distance• Watch out for ice in shady areas

and on bridges• Check your tyre pressure

See and be seenVisibility can be a real problem in the winter but a few simple steps help to reduce the risk.

• Rain, snow or fog will reduce your ability to see and be seen so remember to drive with your lights on dip in these conditions.

• Use your vehicle’s demister or air conditioning to keep windows clear at all times.

• Be aware of the harsh glare from low winter sunlight.

• Keep your windscreen cleaner reservoir topped up.

• Carry something in your car to cover your windscreen on frosty nights or use an ice scraper or cold water to clear your screen of ice.

• Nelson City Council currently has ice scrapers available for free from the Customer Service Centre in Trafalgar Street, while stocks last. These feature a phone number and QR code to check highway conditions.

Think ahead about longer journeysThere’s a bit more to think about when you are planning a longer car journey in winter

• Do you have to make the journey now?

• Check road conditions; choose safety over convenience.

• Dress for the conditions – carry warm clothes in case you get stuck or breakdown and keep some food in your vehicle.

• Carry chains and know how to fit them.

• Ensure your car is roadworthy.• Check brakes, wiper blades,

battery and tyres. • Make sure indicators and all lights

are working.

Above all, remember the speed limit isn’t a target. The safest way to get where you need to go this winter is to slow down and drive to the conditions.

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Keeping warm and healthy in your homeNelson City Council is rolling out a “warm and healthy homes” education campaign this winter to increase understanding of good home heating practices.

Planning and Regulatory Chair Brian McGurk says the campaign is also aimed at those people with woodburners to reduce smoky emissions and builds on work Council has done in the past with its ‘Clean Heat, Warm Homes’ promotion.

This latest initiative involves publicity of Council’s list of ‘good wood’ suppliers, advice on reducing power bills and using wood burners more efficiently, as well as home visits by Council’s Eco Design Adviser.

“We’re also investigating options for possible insulation subsidies through other funding agencies for those people who are most in need,” adds Councillor McGurk.

Council’s Planning and Regulatory Committee earlier this month recommended establishing a working party and stakeholders group to help with a review of the Nelson Air Quality Plan (NAQP). It also committed to carry out extensive air monitoring work this winter, with a report due back to Council in November.

Councillor McGurk says Council is unable to make any changes to the NAQP straight away.

“For any plan change to work, it must be supported by current

data and good science. That’s why we’ve recommended $100,000 is set aside to carry out a whole of lot information gathering this winter including engagement with residents, compliance and air monitoring, as well as modelling work across all the air sheds. Once we have that information, we will be better placed to consider any possible changes to the NAQP,” he says.

“We want clean air in Nelson and we also want people to be living in warm, dry and healthy homes. I encourage people to make use of our fantastic Eco Design Advisor, who can offer tailored advice on cost effective ways to create a cosy home.”

The Eco Building Design Adviser service offers impartial advice on the best heating solutions for different homes, with tips on how to save power and money. Many of the ideas are low cost or no cost and tailored specifically to each home.

Contact Council’s Eco Design Adviser Richard Popenhagen, phone 546 0251 or email richard.popenhagen@ncc.govt.nz

Only burn untreated timberWith Council’s “warm and healthy homes” education campaign underway, it’s timely to remind people to avoid burning treated timber, a practice which exposes yourself and your family to dangerous chemicals created when this wood is burnt. Burning treated timber is banned in New Zealand due to the emission of toxic gases.

Worksafe New Zealand and the Environmental Protection Agency say that the ban is in place because the burning of treated timber poses a serious environmental health risk and should be avoided at all costs. Construction timber – usually radiata pine - is typically treated with chromate copper arsenic (CCA), which has pesticide and antifungal properties. When burned, CCA produces toxic gases which can be harmful when inhaled by humans.

Treated timbers can be identified by stamps on the wood, or the presence of a green tinge. However, it is not always possible to identify treated timber so if you are unsure about the origin of timber about to be burned, a general rule is “if in doubt, throw it out.” This rule applies to both woodburners in homes and outdoor burning (for example in barbecues, wood fired pizza ovens, or braziers).

10 TIPS FOR REDUCING YOUR POWER BILL

Ensure you’re on the right electricity plan. If you’re using less than 8000kw of power a year, it’s cheaper to be on a low user plan. Use tools such as whatsmynumber.org.nz to check you’re getting the best deal.

Switching off your old second fridge could save up to $300 annually.

Use the free energy from the sun to dry clothes on an outside line, instead of in an electric dryer. You could save around $200 annually (and it costs nothing to do this).

Run your heat pump on the most effective settings and clean the filter regularly to ensure it runs properly.

Change to energy saving light bulbs. A change of just 8 energy saving bulbs equates to $150 savings per year.

Check your shower usage. If the water from it fills a bucket in less than a minute you could save around $150 annually by changing to an efficient showerhead. Keep your showers short – in a household of three, each extra minute of shower time costs about $80 annually.

Turning off appliances left on standby saves around $125 annually.

Washing your clothes in cold water rather than warm water could save you $65 annually.

Stop heat escaping, and draughts, with DIY double glazing and good thick curtains.

Buy energy efficient appliances. ENERGY STAR is awarded to the top 25% most energy efficient products.

10 TIPS FOR USING YOUR

WOOD BURNER MORE EFFICIENTLY

Check if it’s OK to use. Does it have a Council building permit or consent? Was it installed before 2000? Burners installed before 2000 in some parts of Nelson cannot be used or replaced with another wood burner.

Use Good Wood. This means dry wood with less than 25% moisture, left long enough after cutting to dry out before using it.

Check for Council’s list of Good Wood suppliers www.nelson.govt.nz (search phrase = Good Wood).

Use the right wood at the right time. Lighter wood like Pine or Douglas Fir is good for kindling. Dense wood like Gum will burn longer and give more heat once the fire is burning well.

Store your wood properly – split and stack in a criss-cross pattern for good ventilation and keep in a covered, dry place.

Burning things like wet wood, plastic, rubbish or treated wood, is banned. It can create toxic fumes and damage your burner.

STEP ONE for a good fire: When preparing to light your fire leave a bed of ash, put scrunched newspaper in the bottom, add small bits of kindling, add larger pieces of dry wood as fire catches hold.

STEP TWO for a good fire: Light newspaper in several places. Have air control fully open to keep fire burning brightly, unless reloading you should keep the door closed.

STEP THREE for a good fire: Never use the door to force wood into burner – it could break the glass.

STEP FOUR for a good fire: Look after your burner – follow the manufacturer’s operation and safety instructions. Clean your flu every autumn and replace any damaged parts.

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FROM THE COUNCIL TABLEBringing you the results of what has been discussed and decided at the Council table

The following meetings of the Nelson City Council have been scheduled.

Council meeting9am 19 June

Planning and Regulatory Committee1pm 19 June

Planning and Regulatory Committee - reconvened deliberations on draft Reserves Bylaw to follow ordinary meeting

Nelson Regional Sewerage Business Unit1pm 20 June

Council meeting9am 26 June

Community Services Committee1pm 26 June

Notes:

1: Unless otherwise shown, the meetings will be held in the Council Chamber, Civic House, Trafalgar Street Nelson.

2: A public forum is held during the initial period of the Committee/Council meeting. Anyone wishing to speak at this public forum is asked to give prior advice to an Administration Adviser on 546 0200.

3: Agendas will be available for perusal at the Customer Service Centre in Civic House, or at Nelson Public Libraries, two days prior to the meeting.

4: Agendas and minutes for Council meetings can be viewed on Council’s website nelson.govt.nz

The commemorations to remember World War 1 start in earnest next year and we at the Nelson City Council have set aside funding in the annual plan under the leadership of Clr Ian Barker to contribute towards the various events planned. Last year my family and I went to Europe and spent nearly three

days exploring the fields, trenches and cemeteries in France and Belgium where the big battles of World War 1 were fought.

An amazing, unforgettable experience!I am returning again in August of this year to

visit my daughter and will take with me poppies, courtesy of the Nelson RSA, to place on the headstones of those New Zealanders who fell in the course of battle but especially my great uncle Neil McLeod Matheson who is buried at Lijssenthoek Military Cemetery near a town called Popoeringe, Belgium.

My offer to you is, if you live in Nelson or Tasman and you have family or a friend buried there, I am happy to place a poppy for you and photograph the event but only at Lijssenthoek otherwise I would be there for months.

All I need is email details of the soldiers name, service number etc and I will arrange the rest.

Email: paul.matheson@ncc.govt.nz.

Councillors Comment - Paul Matheson

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Brook fence clears final hurdleThe final piece is now in place for the Brook Waimarama Sanctuary Trust to begin construction of the pest proof fence. Council approved a 33-year lease of 711ha of the Brook Conservation Reserve to the Trust at its recent meeting.

Mayor Rachel Reese says “It has been a lengthy project but the commitment has never wavered. All those involved should be very proud of what they’ve achieved as we take this milestone step towards creating a safe predator free habitat in one of Nelson’s most naturally beautiful valleys.”

Mayor Reese said once this vision is achieved, the Brook Waimarama Sanctuary will be a wonderful asset to the region and to New Zealand.

“The Sanctuary will be a major visitor attraction, giving people a reason to come to Nelson and stay longer. The residents of Nelson will also enjoy the halo effect of native birdlife returning to their backyards,” she said.

Trust acting chair Derek Shaw said the Brook Waimarama Sanctuary project had been an initiative of the community, by the community and for the community from its inception twelve years ago.

“What started as a dream is now set to become a reality, thanks to the dedicated hard work of hundreds of volunteers, the financial support of hundreds of families and businesses, and the staunch commitment of the Nelson City and Tasman District Councils to see the community’s vision through.”

“While fundraising for fence construction is complete, we still need to raise a further $200,000 to reach our $4.7m target for the overall fence project, which includes pest eradication and associated operational overhead. On-going support from the community will be vital for us to achieve that goal,” Derek says.

Securing their own funding component, agreeing the lease and Council sign off on the Trust’s Business Plan and Feasibility Study (which happened in August 2013) were the conditions that had to be met for Nelson City Council to allow construction of the fence to commence.

Mayor Rachel Reese says “The Trust has done an outstanding job in securing their funding of $4.5 million for the pest proof fence. Council is now in a position to release $1,036,290 over two financial years, $512,000 in 2013/14 year and $524,290 in 2014/15, as approved in the 2012/22 Long Term Plan.

Tasman District Council has also approved the release of its share of funding towards the project, $300,000 over two years. Mayor Richard Kempthorne says, “The Tasman District Council committed it support for this initiative 5 years ago subject to similar conditions imposed by our counterparts in Nelson, these conditions have been achieved so we are fulfilling our commitment. We’ve supported this project from the start as it promises to be a draw card for the whole region, with the very real possibility of a flourishing bird sanctuary to complement and support the three National Parks in our district.”

Construction on the fence is expected to start in spring this year.

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‘A Long Look for a Long Time’ at The Suter Art Gallery until 13 July. A Long Look for a Long Time is curated by John Furtak, the Suter’s longest serving staff member. The exhibition marks John’s long service at the Gallery – thirty two years – during which he has supported a great many artists presenting their artworks in the exhibition galleries. This exhibition conveys some of the memories and life experiences that he associates with artworks in the Suter collection.

What’s on - at a Council venue near you

Museums and galleriesNelson Provincial Museum

Weekdays; 10am - 5pm, weekends and public holidays; 10am - 4.30pm

Starting with Plants, until 31 July

Suter Art Gallery and Theatre

7 days, 10.30am - 4.30pm

A Long Look for a Long Time, until 13 July

The Last Picture Show, until 31 July

Suter Cinema

Nelson Film Society presents: ‘The Connection’ 12 June, 6pm

‘Vanya on 42nd Street’ 19 June, 6pm

Nelson Public LibrariesElma Turner Library

Travel with Godwits – David Melville talks about his research into the amazing bar-tailed godwits who make their annual marathon return flight from Alaska to New Zealand, via China. 15 June, 2pm

Sushi and Books – Ryoko Takahashi will demonstrate how to make sushi, plus there will be a chat about the library cookery book collection and favourite recipe books over sampling of the sushi. 19 June, 6.15pm

BookChat, second Tuesday of each month, 10.30am

BookChat Online via Twitter, #rwpchat, last Tuesday of each month, 9pm

Stoke Library

BookChat, third Wednesday of each month, 5pm

BookChat Online via Twitter, #rwpchat, last Tuesday of each month, 9pm

Stoke Memorial Hall

Annual Winter Art Exhibition by Art Group Nelson. 21 - 22 June, 10am - 4pm

Temporary road closureThis closure is for Harley Street.

Nelson Police propose to temporarily close the following road to ordinary vehicle traffic.

• HARLEY STREET from Bridge Street to Hardy Street

Time of closure: 9:30am until 2:30pm Saturday 14 June 2014

This closure is for the Nelson Police Station open day.

Second Hand Sunday address listHouseholds have been registering since last week to take part in Second Hand Sunday and we are expecting registrations up until the end of the week, so keep an eye out on our website for the final list! (Search phrase: Second Hand Sunday). Updated lists will also be published in the Nelson and Richmond Leaders, and in the Nelson Mail on Saturday.

Remember, only houses displaying the letterbox poster will be taking part, and householders please make sure you only put things out on your property – not on the footpath. If you have anything left please bring it back in as it remains your responsibility.

Nelson746 Atawhai Drive29 Bishopdale Avenue44 Bishopdale Avenue46 Britannia Heights508 Brook Street1 Brook Terrace1/29 Brougham Street76 Brunner Street, Nelson South20 Cawthron Crescent, Wakatu 22 Elliott Street60 Fifeshire Crescent, Stepneyville67 Green Street, Tahunanui80 Halifax Street East767 Hira Road6 Hutcheson Street

65 Montreal Road, Toi Toi68 Montreal Road, Toi Toi112 Muritai Street, Tahunanui33 Murphy Street29 Newman Drive, Enner Glynn32 North Road2 Renwick Place220 Rutherford Street246a Rutherford StreetSowman Street, The Brook40 St Lawrence Street182 St Vincent Street2/37a Tahunanui Drive, Tahunanui4/121 Tipahi Street52 Torlesse Street, Enner Glyn10B Waikare Street, Tahunanui

125 Waimea Road176 Waimea Road26 Werneth Street, Atawhai54 Westbrook Terrace174 Westbrook Terrace 3 Winton Place, Atawhai

Stoke7 Ashbury Street25 Bledisloe Avenue5 Cawthron Crescent22 Coleridge Place15 Covent Drive10 Evergreen Way 5 Fell Place11A Greenhill Road, Annesbrook10 Hobhouse Street10 Jellicoe Avenue15 Keats Crescent

21a Koromiko Avenue47 Leicester Street402 Main Road Stoke19 Maitland Avenue14 Manson Avenue11 Matangi Street326 Nayland Road12 Norwich Street36 Panorama Drive16B Polstead Road37 Polstead Road 3 Rutland Street28 Stafford Avenue370 Suffolk Road392 Suffolk Road411 Suffolk Road412 Suffolk Road2/5 Tainui Street6 Tarata Street186 The Ridgeway

282 The Ridgeway

15 Willow Avenue

Richmond8 Collins Road7 Daelyn Drive110 Edens Road 42 Hart Road45 Hunter Avenue2 Idesia Grove9C Joyce Place20 Middlebank Drive23 Park Drive18 Shearer Terrace24 Shearer Terrace37 Saint James Avenue13 Templemore Drive14 Warwick Street 10 Wilkes Street

From the Youth CouncilThe Nelson Youth Council has been involved in various activities in recent weeks, with more coming up soon. One of the main events on the Youth Council calendar is Youth Week, which started on 17 May. This year's Youth Week gave the ideal opportunity for the Youth Council to host an exciting dress-up themed quiz night, with 20 teams from around the region solving some tricky questions and getting into the spirit of the event - having fun. Some funny and quirky costumes were on show, with even the cast of Star Wars making it to the event.

The Youth Council is getting involved in the Nelson arts community, with work being done on putting up a mural in Tahunanui and an upcoming contemporary skateboard art exhibition. On the 5 June, World Environment Day, Youth Council led a tree planting project near Tahunanui Beach, where more than 100

secondary school students took their shovels and got involved in making a positive change for the environment.

In response to the Annual Plan survey that was compiled and distributed by the Youth Council, a submission to the Annual Plan was put forward to the Council. It included hot topics such as the Greenmeadow’s youth facility, NBus and the Bridge Street upgrade. Youth Council also had the great privilege of attending the Smokefree Rockquest and even presented its own award to the band with the best audience interaction. This was taken out by Rictorscale from Motueka High School. There's more to come in our exciting calendar of events, so keep up to date by checking out our Facebook page - search Nelson Youth Council.

By Patrick Gerard and Jethro Burr