Live Nelson issue 381 26 July 2014

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Making Nelson a better placeNELSON CITY COUNCIL

more inside...Nelson’s environment scores are in page 2

Vote for your Top Shop page 3

Walking and cyclingon Rocks Road pages 5-8

Council makes a healthy choice page 10

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Issue 381 26 July 2014

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Melrose Café remains open Just a reminder that Melrose Café is still open while work is under way to remove the two brick chimneys in the house that were damaged in the Seddon earthquakes. The gardens also remain open so feel free to pay both a visit.

Ecofest is this year partnering with Growables gardening show at Founders Heritage Park to create a bumper day of “green” activities, products, services and produce for Nelsonians.

Formerly held at the Trafalgar Centre, this year’s Ecofest has been repackaged to include a one-day expo in both Nelson and Motueka, along with a series of interesting seminars and hands-on workshops.

Nelson Ecofest featuring Growables, on Sunday 16 November, is being run by experienced event management company Nelson Venues on the Council’s behalf. Plans are well under way to put on an expo bursting with great ideas on sustainable growing and living.

Councillor Brian McGurk says the objective of Ecofest is to create community awareness of cost-effective and environmentally friendly services available in the region.

“While the format has changed, the ethos of the event remains very much the same. It’s all about encouraging people to make sustainable choices in their daily lives and ultimately to make it easier to be green.

“Nelson City Council is very much committed to Ecofest and this new approach provides great opportunities for local businesses and interested parties to be involved.”

Tasman District Council is running its one-day expo in Motueka on 21 September.

Since starting in 2001, Ecofest has become established as one of the biggest events for environmentally friendly products, services and messages in New Zealand.

Winner of the prestigious Green Ribbon Award, Ecofest is a joint initiative of the Nelson City and Tasman District Councils, kindly supported by key sponsors and community organisations.

For more information, visit:

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New look Ecofest on the way

Councillor Brian McGurk and Event Manager Lea Boodee getting excited about this year’s Ecofest at Founders.

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China Friendship ForumEach year a group from New Zealand visit China to attend an international friendship forum hosted by China's Association for Friendship with Other Countries. Three Nelsonians have been accepted on this year’s trip. They were nominated by the Nelson branch of the New Zealand China Friendship Society. The forum will be held in Guiyang Province as part of a Prominent Persons and Leaders tour from August 30 – September 9.

The three women will represent Nelson and New Zealand along with a group of delegates from across New Zealand and the America-Pacific region. The purpose of this trip is to foster relations, initiate friendships and strengthen links with people in China. This year there is an emphasis on having a selection of youth included within the attendees.

Carla Lindley, Nayland college student and Nelson City Youth Councillor (pictured left) and Kristina Eddy, Nelson College for Girls student and volunteer broadcasting journalist (pictured right), will visit Guiyang as youth ambassadors for Nelson, alongside Mandarin speaker Jeannette Jones, a member of the Nelson branch of the New Zealand China Friendship Society. The trip will include attending meetings, providing a Nelson perspective and identifying information to bring back to Nelson.

The delegates were selected by a panel following an application and interview process. Applications were invited from five secondary schools in the Nelson Tasman region.

Nelson City Council will directly fund the economy class round trip airfares from Nelson to China for Carla and Kristina, as part of Nelson’s Sister City programme. All accommodation, transportation and meals

during the nine day trip will be covered by China’s Friendship Association, with personal expenses met by the delegates. Although on this occasion the trip will not include a visit to Nelson’s 'Friendly City' link, Huangshi in Hubei province, we are honouring our Sister City links this year by accepting an invitation for Mayor Rachel Reese to travel to Miyazu, Japan in October.

Mayor Reese is delighted with the opportunity for shared learning between Nelson and China: “Nelson is very fortunate to have three representatives in a delegation of up to ten from New Zealand. This is a unique opportunity and it is a wonderful outcome to be able to support these two young women to travel safely to China to strengthen the relationship between our two countries. Links in education and learning are an important part of the partnership Nelson is developing with China and we look forward to Carla and Kristina sharing their perspectives and insights when they return home.”

Photo: Martin de Ruyter.

Nelson’s environment scores are inCouncil’s environmental monitoring scorecards for 2013/14 show varying levels of progress. The scorecards cover the health of Nelson’s air quality, rivers and streams, and recreational bathing water at swimming holes and beaches.

River and Stream HealthOverall in 2013 there was a decline in water quality across Nelson streams and rivers with 12 of the 28 sites classified as Degraded or Very Degraded, compared to eight sites with similar long-term grades. Many Stoke streams were severely damaged by the April 2013 flood, requiring removal of flood debris and work to protect Council infrastructure and private property. Working closely with the community, Council has a number of projects under way to improve and enhance water quality, including:

• launching the Maitai restoration project, a substantial programme of work with key interest groups, which involves finding the source of sewage contamination, improvements to dam operations and gravel extraction, extensive riparian planting, and much more

• working with iwi, civil engineering contractors and scientists to integrate ecological values as part of upgrades to stormwater networks and post flooding clean ups of gravel and debris

• collaborating with NIWA, the Friends of the Maitai and the Wakapuaka River Care Group to trial a new community stream monitoring programme.

Recreational Bathing Water QualityBathing water quality in Nelson is generally good. However, increased bacteria levels can occur from various sources such as wild birds, animals, sewage and farm livestock or after periods of heavy rainfall. Nelson’s marine recreation sites at Tahunanui Beach and Cable Bay have retained Good recreation grades, with Nelson Haven (Atawhai) and Monaco (Wharf) downgrading from Good to Fair. The Maitai River bathing holes continue to show improved bacteria counts over the last three summers. A health warning remains in place for the lower Maitai below Collingwood Street Bridge and for the Wakapuaka River at Paremata Flats Reserve, warning people not to swim at these sites.

Council is embarking on a significant sewer maintenance programme in urban Nelson, using dye testing and a smoke generator to locate and repair damaged sewer pipe

infrastructure. Council is also working with landowners on best practice land management, including fencing off livestock from waterways and effective maintenance of septic tanks.

Air QualityDuring 2013 the average annual smoke concentration in the Victory Square area (Airshed A) remained close to the lowest on record. However, the National Environmental Standard (NES) was exceeded on nine days, up from two days in 2012. In the Tahunanui area (Airshed B) the NES was exceeded on one day. Council has established a working group to review our air quality controls this winter and assess whether we are on track to comply with the NES, including collecting more data in the Brook (Airshed C) and undertaking an emissions inventory across all airsheds.

For the scorecards’ full results, visit the Environmental Monitoring section of Council’s website:

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Cracking on with air monitoringNelson’s air is getting the full testing treatment this winter, with a new air monitoring machine installed last week in the Brook to measure the air quality in central and northern Nelson (Airshed C).

A survey of 1300 households is also being carried out, looking at different home heating measures and the extent of woodburner usage. Data relating to vehicle emissions is being collected. Various industrial organisations are being surveyed and information relating to their consents for air discharges analysed.

All this monitoring work forms what is called an ‘emission inventory’ to get an accurate picture of how Nelson is tracking against the National Environmental Standards for air quality.

In addition, thirty homeowners are taking part in a wood-use study to determine volumes, type and moisture level of wood used, and staff are visiting some households to establish whether the woodburners that are being used are compliant.

A report is due to go to Council in November with recommendations for possible changes to the Nelson Air Quality Plan (NAQP).

Councillor Luke Acland says

Councillors want the full picture of where Nelson sits nationally in terms of air quality, based on robust, scientific data. He is the chair of the newly formed Woodburner Working Party that has been established to guide the review of the woodburner provisions in the Plan, including consideration of woodburner use, technology, airshed boundaries, and community education.

“All this monitoring work is a bit like an air quality stocktake. We need to do some thorough investigations to find out the status of our air across the different air sheds before we can consider any changes to the Plan while meeting the National Environmental Standard.

“We know we’ve made great strides improving our air quality in Nelson. Everyone wants clean air, and we all want to be warm and healthy. This work will help inform the various options for achieving those major goals.”

Vote for your Top ShopNelson City Council is getting behind the city’s retail sector by providing $3,000 sponsorship for the annual Top Shop competition.

The Top Shop Awards are designed to celebrate excellence in customer service. Council’s contribution comes from the Mayor’s discretionary fund.

Nelson Mayor Rachel Reese says the awards support hard-working shopkeepers and encourage a vibrant retail sector.

“Our retailers are often the face of our town – they are the people Nelsonians and visitors to our city interact with most. An event that encourages and rewards excellence in customer service has great benefits for our town and region overall.”

Judging is by public vote and mystery shopping. Voting runs until Friday 22 August. This year the public can vote for their favourite retailer in two ways. Either pick up a voting form at the Nelson Mail, or visit nelsonmail.co.nz and vote online.

Voting is a way to say thanks to your favourite retailer, and to recognise those businesses that go out of their way to look after their customers.

The Top Shop Award categories are health, beauty and wellness; fashion, footwear and accessories; food, beverage and hospitality; recreation, lifestyle and information services and, home-ware, giftware and speciality stores. Winners will be announced at a cocktail function on 9 September.

2013 Overall Winner: Simply New Zealand - Store Manager Ellen Dick with Erik Roeper from Air NZ Holidays.

Students from Tahunanui School pitch in to help with planting at Tahunanui Reserve. A fun day was had by all and we really appreciate the help. Thanks everyone! Look out in Live Nelson for more public planting opportunities later in the season.

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Always a good time for golf up the MaitaiA game of golf is great way to get fresh air and exercise throughout the year and winter is no exception, so don’t let cooler temperatures put you off. Waahi Taakaro Golf Course in the Maitai Valley is just stunning on crisp winter days.

Waahi Taakaro Golf Course is a Council-owned course so everyone is welcome to play. It offers Nelson’s most scenic and affordable round of golf.

This nine-hole course has ten greens and two tees for each hole. The dual tees are separated and provide a different playing experience on the back nine. The tenth green provides separate greens for hole 9 and hole 18. The 18th - appropriately named 'Faux Pas' - provides a challenging finish to any round.

The pro shop at Waahi Taakaro features a full range of quality golf equipment, supplies, accessories and golf clothing. You can trade-in and also buy used clubs.

Concession tickets are on offer for 3,

6 and 12 months and course fees start at just $18 for nine holes. You can hire clubs and trundlers at a reasonable price if you don’t have your own.

If you want to, you can take lessons from the resident Golf Pro, who will teach an easy-to-understand series of lessons on the basics of the game.

Location and hours:Waahi Taakaro is open every day

except Christmas Day and winter hours are 9am to 4pm. To get to the course from the central business district, go up Nile Street and turn left before the second bridge onto Maitai Valley Road. The golf course is 3 km on your right.

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Cemetery search made easyIf you are trying to locate graves in Nelson and Tasman cemeteries for research or family reasons, it’s easier than ever using topofthesouthmaps.co.nz.Both the Nelson City Council and Tasman District Council’s cemetery databases have been added to the site. All you need to do is simply go to the site and type in the name of person you are looking for.

If the person was buried, the map will automatically zoom in on the grave location. If the map zooms out to the full extent, check the type - it is likely to be a cremation record rather than a burial record. Nelson City Council currently holds two records for a person if they were cremated and then their ashes scattered or interred at a cemetery.

Good Homes guide availableThe Good Homes project aims to help older people keep on top of repairs and maintenance so they can stay in their homes and communities for longer. With the help of five communities around New Zealand, Good Homes created a checklist tool to identify what work needs to be done and who is the best person to do it. Additional to the tool is a Nelson handy tips guide to assist with advice on getting quotes, estimates and how to handle callers. It also has a list of local agencies which may be helpful.

Gail Gollingwood, chair of the Positive Ageing Forum, says “I was very keen to test the guide to make sure I had first-hand experience when I talked to others about it. I was very impressed and I am now very aware of some improvements that could make paths and steps in the garden safer. It made me aware that maybe our house will not be the most suitable for us in five to ten years time.”

The booklet will be available at Council from next week, so look out for it if you are coming in for a rates rebate meeting.

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Maitai E. coli hunt reaps resultsAs part of Council’s work to improve the health of the Maitai River, the infrastructure team has been carrying out dye testing to investigate the source of sewage leaks (E. coli contamination) in the lower section of the river. The exercise was undertaken two years ago and no problems were found with the pipes.

However, this time there has been much greater success. A leak was discovered in the sewer pipe at the corner of Halifax and Rutherford streets and has since been repaired. Further dye testing has pointed to a leak in a sewer pipe near the Riverside footbridge. Contractors are undertaking work along the riverbank looking for the broken pipe that needs repair.

Infrastructure Group Manager Alec Louverdis says leaks are often difficult to detect. “We’re very pleased to be making progress finding the source. The aim for Council and the community is for people to be able to swim in the lower Maitai as they did a decade ago. These successful detections take us one step closer to achieving that result.”


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Old Powerhouse (Plant & Food building)START POINT

Poynters Cres Victoria Rd Richardson St Basin Reserve

Magazine Point

Days Track

Abel Tasman MemorialEND POINT

Walking and cyclingon Rocks RoadWith its great climate and relatively flat landscape, Nelson is an ideal place to get out and about on foot or on two wheels. We have an admirable record in cycling and walking initiatives. Our network of quality walkways and cycleways makes much of our city safe and easy to navigate. Rocks Road is one of the city’s most popular and busy stretches of road. To make the most of this highly prized community asset, Nelson City Council (Council) and the New Zealand Transport Agency (Transport Agency) have undertaken a joint study to improve the current cycling and pedestrian facilities along the road between Tahunanui Beach and Wakefield Quay. Based on the initial findings, two concepts are being put forward for public feedback:

Concept 1 Wider on-road cycle lanes and a wider 2.4m footpath for pedestrians.

Concept 2 A 4m-wide off-road shared cycling/walking path.

A third concept (Concept 3) is provided for the purpose of disclosure only and is not favoured by the Council or the Transport Agency due to its high capital cost and low incremental benefits.

Please be aware that these are concepts, not detailed designs. Each concept has different costs, parking changes, safety benefits and improvements for users. If one of the concepts (or a mix of them) is chosen for further

development, a lot of fine-tuning and further discussion will follow during the design and consenting phase.

We want more people to use this beautiful and busy stretch of coastal road, and to do this we want to improve safety for all users. Whether you commute to work, take the family out for a bike ride on the weekend, or simply enjoy strolling along this scenic route, we want to hear your thoughts on the two concepts proposed.

Background Rocks Road is an integral part of Nelson’s history. Opened in 1899, the road and sea wall provides Nelson with a direct link between the city and Tahunanui. Since its opening, there

have been a number of modifications to the road and sea wall. The Rocks Road waterfront esplanade is an iconic and popular recreational and tourist destination.

Rocks Road is the regional strategic State Highway and is used every day by vehicles, freight, cyclists and pedestrians. The current Annual Average Daily Traffic is 19,500 vehicles, with an average mix of 6% freight. There are also 600 cyclists and 300 pedestrians a day on average (measured between December 2013 and May 2014).

The area of Rocks Road investigated for improvement is from the Old Power House building (Plant and Food building) on Wakefield Quay to the Abel Tasman Memorial near Tahunanui Beach.

The Investigation StudyCouncil and the Transport Agency commissioned Opus International Consultants to complete an investigation study for Rocks Road. A preliminary report is available on the Council website. The investigation study considered many factors including:

• Heritage and iwi history • Planning (including consideration of noise,

amenity impacts and vibration issues)• Sea wall and widening options• Property and building assessments• Coastal sea level rise• Geotechnical and road geometrics• Parking assessment• Public perception surveys• Landscape and urban design • Traffic, cyclist and pedestrian volumes and

reported crash history

• Existing road widths and pinch points.

The study identified possible walking and cycling improvement options, ways to make crossing the road safer, preferred concepts for public engagement, as well as providing preliminary cost estimates and an economic assessment.

Key findings:

• Currently 19,500 vehicles, 600 cyclists and 300 pedestrians use Rocks Road daily, on average over a six month period

• The historic chain and stanchion fence can be preserved and retained as a permitted safety fence under the Building Act if it is upgraded and raised

• The instability of the Rocks Road cliffs prevents any cutting or widening along this section on the inland side

• It would be physically possible to move the existing Boat Shed Café building outwards onto new piles to create more room on the narrow section of road and still preserve this popular restaurant/café

• There is a rich local iwi history along the haven waterfront, with locations of particular interest to local iwi

• Sea level rise will increase the risk of Rocks Road closure due to severe storms

• The natural environment, mountain views, rocky shore and boulder bank have been identified as key urban design themes that should be reflected in landscaping materials and design

• There are opportunities with this project to improve public access to the water and create public amenities areas along Rocks Road, where width permits.

Area being studied



Upgraded on-road cycle lanes and a wider 2.4m footpathThis concept involves widening the on-road cycle lanes and the footpath on the seaward side of the road. Cycle lanes will be at least 1.5m (increasing to a minimum of 1.8m when next to parked cars). The existing footpath will be widened to a consistent 2.4m width.

Space for the cycling and walking improvements would be created in various ways depending on the location and current width of the road. For example:

• Narrowing the footpath slightly on the landward side of Rocks Rd between 291 Wakefield Quay and Poynters Crescent

• Removing some public parking spaces (37 spaces, mostly at the Tahunanui Beach end, from a total of 279 public parking spaces)

• Minor widening of the sea wall in places where required.

Points to consider regarding Concept 1:

• Creates a separate 2.4m facility for pedestrians

• Improves on-road cycle lanes, which is expected to be more attractive to commuter cyclists than Concept 2

• Keeping the parking lane means moving vehicles are separated from the footpath and houses

• Only involves a minor amount of sea wall widening

• Keeping the Tahunanui-bound cycle lane means there is some manoeuvring space for

parking on the hill side on the busy road• Three parking spaces are gained in the busy

area around the restaurants.

The estimated cost of this concept is $9-13m, with the likely contribution from NZ Transport Agency being $7-10m, and $2-3m from Nelson City Council. This estimate will be refined at the detailed design stage.

Concept 1

The conceptsThe concepts outlined below are different in the way they improve cycling and walking safety, how they provide separation from vehicles, how they affect the on-road parking, houses and businesses. They also have different environmental and cultural impacts, resource consenting issues, and different costs.

An outline of each concept, along with a sketch, is set out below. The concept drawings show how each option could potentially work at one location. To get a better appreciation of how the concept could apply through the length of the study area, go to www.nelson.govt.nz (search Rocks Road) and zoom in on the aerial photos. The colour overlays on those photographs indicate where sea wall widening might be needed, and where parking may be lost or gained. Alternatively, displays are available to view at the open days held at the Boathouse on Sunday 3 August 1.30-4pm and Wednesday 6 August 6-8pm or in the window display area at Nelson City Council, Civic House, 110 Trafalgar St.

Please remember that these are concepts for discussion. Feedback and suggestions received will be used to try to improve a selected single concept. The other thing to remember is that the colour overlays on the aerial photographs on the website are not exact.

In both concepts:

• Three options for widening the existing sea wall have been identified:- Widening of 0 to 1.0m: A reinforced

concrete cantilever structure- Widening of 1.0 to 2.0m: Either a simply

supported or separate independent timber structure, with columns or piles attached to the existing sea wall or embedded into the seabed

- Widening of 2.0m plus: A new sea wall built in front of the existing sea wall.

• The existing chain and stanchion fence is an important landscape and heritage item. The fence’s current condition requires some considerable rehabilitation, if it is to be preserved. It is possible to relocate and raise the historic fence on a 0.53m concrete plinth. This would meet the current Building Act safety rail minimum requirements and is the option preferred by Heritage NZ.

• The investigation recommends creating a 1m bench at the cliff base, with a solid debris catch fence, to prevent fritter, rock and silt entering the highway shoulder. A 1.5m shoulder is proposed to be maintained along the cliffs, to keep traffic a safe distance from the cliff face.

Improved crossing points for pedestrians and cyclists along Rocks Road at key locations will be included. Median refuge islands are proposed at the Boathouse area, Richardson Street, Basin Reserve and Days Track. These refuge islands would involve a central island, with appropriate lighting and protection, that could accommodate a cycle or pram, allowing the user to cross one direction of traffic separately and safely. Additional widening will be required at these locations.

We recognise there is a need for improvement of the walking and cycling links at either end of the study area, to connect this facility safely with the wider Nelson network. The adjoining facilities in Tahunanui and along Wakefield Quay are being considered separately but will be dovetailed into the final recommendation.


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Shared cycle/ walking path This concept would create a 4m-wide shared use path on the seaward side of the road. In simple terms this is achieved by:

• Removing the current on-road cycle lanes on both sides of the road

• Removing some public parking spaces (83 spaces from a total of 279 public parking spaces). The majority are between Poynters Crescent and Richardson Street on the landward side, and between Tahunanui Beach and Days Track on the seaward side

• Between the Boat Shed Café and the Plant and Food building pedestrians and cyclists will be separated, probably with a 2.4m footpath and a separate 3m cycle lane. This will require some additional widening.

Points to consider regarding Concept 2:

• Creates a wide shared path next to the sea• Offers more protection for cyclists,

particularly children and less confident cyclists

• Involves modest amounts of sea wall widening

• Two additional parking spaces are gained in the restaurant area

• There will be separate paths for pedestrians and cyclists in the busiest area between

the Plant and Food building and the Boat Shed Café

• Tahunanui-bound cyclists would have to cross the road to get on to the shared path (and cross back again if they are travelling along Tahunanui Drive)

• Some commuter cyclists may choose to remain on-road, where they would be riding in the vehicle lane

• Would require ongoing education for pedestrians and cyclists on how to share the path safely

• The removal of the on-road cycle lane will remove the parking manoeuvre space

• At Wakefield Quay (starting point of this facility), a signalised crossing facility is proposed to provide efficient and attractive

access for pedestrians and commuter cyclists. This could be controlled by video detection with traffic delays reduced to match speed of users crossing the road.

• At Tahunanui Beach (end point) it is proposed to extend the shared path to the Tahunanui traffic signals and upgrade the pedestrian crossing phase to accommodate commuter cyclists.

The estimated cost of this concept is approximately $11-15m, with a likely contribution of $8-11m from NZ Transport Agency and $2.5-3.5m from Nelson City Council. This estimate will be refined at the detailed design stage.

Separate footpath and cycle facilitiesThis concept involves creating a 3m-wide two-way cycle lane on the seaward side of Rocks Road, with a separate 2.4m-wide footpath on the seaward side between the cycle path and the sea edge. This is achieved by widening the route along its entire length by 2 to 3m and constructing a new sea wall. It removes 23 public parking spaces and removes the existing on-road cycle lanes. The existing amenity distance between properties and the traffic lane is unchanged.

The estimated cost of this concept is $34-47m, with a likely contribution of up to $11m from NZ Transport Agency and $22-36m from Nelson City Council. This concept (Concept 3) is provided for the purpose of disclosure only and is not favoured by the Council or the Transport Agency due to its high capital cost and low incremental benefits.

Next stepsAll feedback will be collated, analysed and included in the engagement summary.

This summary will be reported back to Council and the Transport Agency as to the recommended preferred option. They will then make a decision whether to proceed or not, although funding for the project will be determined through the Regional Land Transport Plan.

The Annual Plan 2014/15 states that this project will be phased over three financial years:

• 2014/15 – resource consents

• 2015/16 – detailed design

• 2016/17 – construction begins.

Concept 2

Concept 3



Concept 11. How well do you think Concept 1 caters for:Pedestrians 1 2 3 4 5Not well .............................. neutral ............................ very wellCar parking1 2 3 4 5Not well .............................. neutral ............................ very wellCommuter cyclists1 2 3 4 5Not well .............................. neutral ............................ very wellRecreational cyclists1 2 3 4 5Not well .............................. neutral ............................ very wellOther recreational users (e.g. swimming, fishing)1 2 3 4 5Not well .............................. neutral ............................ very wellCar drivers1 2 3 4 5Not well .............................. neutral ............................ very wellTruck drivers1 2 3 4 5Not well .............................. neutral ............................ very well

2. Do you think Concept 1 will make this link between central Nelson and Tahunanui Beach more visually attractive?

1 2 3 4 5No ..................................... no change ................................... yes

3. Do you think Concept 1 will enhance the route for tourists and recreation?

1 2 3 4 5No ........................................ neutral ..................................... yes

4. Taking into account ALL users, how do you think Concept 1 affects the layout of this stretch of road

overall?

1 2 3 4 5Makes it worse .................... neutral ............... improves layout

5. Do you currently use Rocks Road?

As a driver of a vehicle Yes No

As a pedestrian Yes No

As a cyclist Yes No

As a recreational user Yes No

6. Would you use the area more if Concept 1 was developed?As a driver of a vehicle1 2 3 4 5Would use it less .............. no change ........... would use it moreAs a pedestrian 1 2 3 4 5Would use it less .............. no change ........... would use it moreAs a cyclist1 2 3 4 5Would use it less .............. no change ........... would use it moreAs a recreational user1 2 3 4 5Would use it less .............. no change ........... would use it more

7. How do you rate the median refuge island crossing points proposed at:

The Boathouse1 2 3 4 5Not good ............................ neutral .......................... very goodRichardson Street1 2 3 4 5Not good ............................ neutral .......................... very goodBasin Reserve1 2 3 4 5Not good ............................ neutral .......................... very goodDays Track1 2 3 4 5Not good ............................ neutral .......................... very good

8. Do you have any general comments on Concept 1?

Concept 29. How well do you think Concept 2 caters for:Pedestrians 1 2 3 4 5Not well .............................. neutral ............................ very wellCar parking1 2 3 4 5Not well .............................. neutral ............................ very wellCommuter cyclists1 2 3 4 5Not well .............................. neutral ............................ very wellRecreational cyclists1 2 3 4 5Not well .............................. neutral ............................ very wellOther recreational users (e.g. swimming, fishing)1 2 3 4 5Not well .............................. neutral ............................ very wellCar drivers1 2 3 4 5Not well .............................. neutral ............................ very wellTruck drivers1 2 3 4 5Not well .............................. neutral ............................ very well

10. Do you think Concept 2 will make this link between central Nelson and Tahunanui Beach more visually attractive?

1 2 3 4 5No ..................................... no change ................................... yes

11. Do you think Concept 2 will enhance the route for tourists and recreation?

1 2 3 4 5No ........................................ neutral ..................................... yes

12. Taking into account ALL users, how do you think Concept 2 affects the layout of this stretch of road overall?

1 2 3 4 5Makes it worse .................... neutral ............... improves layout

13. Do you currently use Rocks Road?

As a driver of a vehicle Yes No

As a pedestrian Yes No

As a cyclist Yes No

As a recreational user Yes No

14. Would you use the area more if Concept 2 was developed?

As a driver of a vehicle1 2 3 4 5Would use it less .............. no change .......... would use it moreAs a pedestrian 1 2 3 4 5Would use it less .............. no change .......... would use it moreAs a cyclist1 2 3 4 5Would use it less .............. no change .......... would use it moreAs a recreational user1 2 3 4 5Would use it less .............. no change .......... would use it more

15. How do you rate the proposed signalised crossing point at Wakefield Quay to improve the attractiveness of this facility for cyclists and pedestrians?

1 2 3 4 5Not good ............................ neutral .......................... very good

16. How acceptable do you find potential traffic delays as a result of the inclusion of a signalised crossing point at Wakefield Quay?

1 2 3 4 5Not acceptable ................... neutral ......................... acceptable

17. Do you have any general comments on Concept 2?

Concepts 1 and 218. Which Concept do you prefer? Concept 1 Concept 2

19. Why do you prefer this concept?

Concept 320. We are interested in your general comments on

Concept 3, and whether you think this option is worth considering with its higher cost of $34-47m.

Please circle your answers clearly below

Give us your views

Go online at www.nelson.govt.nz and fill out the survey form.

Provide your feedback on the Council’s Facebook or Twitter pages.

There are various ways to have your say:

Come along to the open days on Sunday 3 August 1.30-4pm and Wednesday 6 August 6-8pm at the Boathouse, where staff will be on hand to discuss the concepts.

Fill out the comments form below and either send it to Freepost 76919, PO Box 645, Nelson 7040, or drop it in at Civic House, 110 Trafalgar Street, Nelson.

The Council and the Transport Agency want to hear your views on these concepts to improve walking and cycling on Rocks Road, and to make this part of the city more attractive.

The feedback period is now open and closes on 25 August.



Please protect our recycling runnersFollowing a number of recent injuries to Nelmac Betta Bins' runners, Council is making changes to household recycling collection.

From 1 August 2014 Nelmac’s recycling runners will no longer pick up:

• Bottles or jars in plastic bags, cardboard boxes or other non-rigid containers.• Recycling bins with glass stacked above the rim. • Recycling bins weighing more than 14kg.*

*If you have trouble carrying your recycling bin to the gate it is probably too heavy for a runner to lift to the compactor.

Extra bins can be purchased for $18.60 from Civic House on Trafalgar Street or from Nelmac on Vickerman Street.

Runners are also instructed not to collect:

• Recycling that is clearly not from a household. See our website for a list of Commercial Recycling providers. • Hazardous or unclean containers.• Bins containing any non-recyclable items - please sort carefully. • Quantities of loose cardboard – please fold and bundle. Unsecured cardboard is a hazard to roadways and cannot be

loaded safely.

Please help to keep our recycling runners safe by making sure everyone in your household understands these simple recycling rules.

More information on Nelson’s kerbside recycling scheme can be found under Services at:

Nelson Libraries - great spaces to be in August!Throughout August we will be thinking about ‘space’ - outer space, inner space, library space, design space … and celebrating New Zealand books and authors as we await the announcement of this year’s New Zealand Post Book Award winner on August 27.

August 7, 9am - ‘Speed Date with an Author’ for school children. In collaboration with the New Zealand Book Council, Elma Turner Library will be a venue for five New Zealand authors to talk to children about writing.

August 12, 10.30am - Our Nelson Library BookChat with a New Zealand theme.

August 17, 11am - Elizabeth Knox in conversation (pictured). Bookings essential: $2 tickets can be purchased at Elma Turner Library and Page & Blackmore Booksellers.

August 18 - All this week you can add poems to our poetry board in the Elma Turner Library.

August 20, 5pm - Stoke Library BookChat with a New Zealand theme.

August 22 - National Poetry Day. Open mic session for adults 12.30-1.30 pm and a ‘pikelets for poems’ session for young adults, 4-5 pm.

August 26, 6.15pm - Readers’ Evening at Elma Turner exploring the different aspects of ‘space’ – all welcome.

August 26, 9pm - Join us on Twitter to continue the #spaceread theme with our International online book group.

And don’t forget to enter our short story competition, Nelson at War. Entries must be received by August 30.

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Photo: Grant Maiden Photography.

Check your poolWhile you are in the garden raking up those leaves or tidying up in readiness for Spring why not take a few minutes to do this pool check list. Even when you are not using your pool you still need to ensure it is safe and secure to minimise the chance of drowning.

• My pool fence/barrier is at least 1.2 metres all the way around the pool.

• My pool gates/doors self close and latch from 150 millimetres and the latch is at least 1.5 metres high or can only be accessed by reaching over the gate.

• I have no openings in the pool barrier greater than 100 millimetres.

• I have a backflow preventer on the tap I use for maintaining my pool's water level so I don’t risk contaminating my household water supply.

• I don’t have anything climbable closer than 1.2 metres from the top of the fence/barrier. (Check over the boundary fence. My neighbour hasn’t inadvertently created a ladder by stacking things against the fence).

• I only have pool related activities in the pool area. It’s not a good place to dig my spring garden.

• Search swimming pools at www.nelson.govt.nz and see what else I can do to keep my pool safe.

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Never put broken glass in your recycling bin.

Injury caused by broken glass.

Hazardous loose cardboard.


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Council makes a healthy choiceThis year the Nelson Marlborough District Health Board became the first health board in the country to implement a sugar free drinks policy. Nelson City Council is now the first council in the country to do the same.

Mayor Rachel Reese was pleased to announce the new policy at the Local Government NZ national conference, held in Nelson last weekend.

“Type 2 diabetes, childhood obesity and dental disease are major issues in New Zealand and have a significant impact on our community. It is now widely recognised by health professionals that sugary drinks are one of the major contributors to the problem and that reducing consumption and helping our young people to make better choices is a key strategy for improving health outcomes.

“We have put in place an internal policy at Nelson City Council workplaces which will see sugar sweetened drinks no longer able to be served or sold. That practice will follow for other council buildings and for the events we run.

“My Council is demonstrating leadership on an important issue for our community and our young people. We will be encouraging others to join us and hope eventually that all businesses that operate from Council facilities and properties will choose to remove sugar sweetened drinks. I would like to particularly commend Community Leisure Management, which manages our Riverside Pool facility, for having already taken steps to remove sugar sweetened drinks from sale, and replace these with healthier options.”

To further support this work, Nelson City Council is partnering with Nelmac and the District Health Board. “The Nelmac water tanker will be present at Council community events, serving our excellent Nelson water free of charge. We think the novelty of being served water from the tanker will be of great appeal to families and young children, though of course we hope that easy access to water at events will help it become the drink of choice for everyone,” says Mayor Reese.

This month’s bouquet recipient, Colleen Flower, is a dedicated hospital volunteer and the sort of neighbour that everyone would love to have.

Colleen, who is now in her 80s, was the first to put her hand up to drive the hospital buggy when the idea was originally floated. She still drives the buggy that ferries people from the car park to the door, every fortnight in all sorts of weather.

Colleen has over the years also entertained

regularly at Stoke Seniors and in local rest homes. It’s Colleen's care for her neighbours that really stands out. For many

years she tended her neighbour until he was in his late 90s, which meant he was able to stay in his own home much longer. She has kept watch on others during times of crisis or illness and hosted afternoon teas for the neighbourhood too.

Colleen has recently moved to the Omaio Complex and is greatly missed by the people she has left behind but no doubt she’ll continue being a great neighbour in her new home.

She has a caring spirit that should be admired and acknowledged.

Mayor’s BouquetIf you know someone you consider worthy of a Mayor’s Bouquet, just follow these easy steps:

• Submit the nominated recipient's name/contact details, along with 150 words on why the person deserves recognition. This is usually going the extra mile for our community.

• Send via post to Mayoral Bouquet, Nelson City Council, PO Box 645, Nelson 7040 or email to [email protected]. Remember to include your name and contact details.

The Mayor’s Bouquet brought to you in association with Woodlea Florist, Bridge Street, Nelson.

Trades Academy Award a win for the whole regionThe Top of the South Trades Academy (TOTSTA)’s win at the Prime Minister’s Education Excellence Awards is a win for the whole region, says TOTSTA Manager Shaaron Adams.

In June, the Academy won the 2014 Educational Focus - Takatu- Prize at the awards in Wellington. The awards are designed to celebrate and recognise innovative teaching practices. The judges said: “Top of the South Trades Academy has taken vocational training to students throughout Nelson, Tasman and Marlborough. Adults have put their interests aside, focussing on students and creating flexible programmes that are achieving results.”

This year has seen more than 300 students from 14 secondary schools undertake Trades Academy courses at Nelson Marlborough Institute of Technology (NMIT) and Whenua Iti Outdoors, across 17 different areas including automotive engineering, hospitality, hairdressing and beauty, aquaculture and maritime, aviation engineering, and sport and fitness.

Manager Shaaron Adams says the Academy sets students up to succeed.“Through the Academy, we hope to give students more reason to stay at school, a greater chance of career success and an easier transition into work

or tertiary education after school. The students are telling us they enjoy being part of the tertiary world and that the hands-on experience helps motivate them to want to learn more. What we are seeing is motivated, relaxed kids who are getting a look at what their futures could be – while still getting all the wonderful experiences that schools can offer – the best of both worlds.”

Launched in 2012, the Academy is now a joint venture between 14 secondary schools in the Top of the South, NMIT and Whenua Iti Outdoors. Academy courses are open to year 11, 12 and 13 students who have level one NCEA, are committed to learning, and are keen to train towards a career. The students remain enrolled in school while attending training one day per week at a tertiary provider, working towards a National Certificate and a minimum of NCEA level 2. Classes are taught by tertiary tutors.

The Top of the South Trades Academy is recognised at the Prime Minister’s Education Excellence Awards 2014. From left: Education Minister Hekia Parata, Sandra Williams (NMIT), Delyth Logan (Waimea College), Prime Minister John Key, Shaaron Adams (TOTSTA), Rex Smith (Nayland College) and Associate Education Minister Nikki Kaye.


Meetings


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:

Planning and Regulatory Committee9am 31 July

Regional Transport Committee 1pm 1 August

Community Services Committee - to be held at the Atawhai Community Church, 5 Todd Bush Road, Todds Valley9am 7 August

Governance Committee9am 14 August

Joint Shareholders Committee 1.30pm 15 August

Civil Defence Emergency Management Group (following Joint Shareholders Committee)15 August

Council meeting 9am 28 August

Nelson Regional Sewerage Business Unit 1pm 29 August

Other meetingsNelson Youth Council 1pm 12 August

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

Winter in Nelson is uniquely beautiful. Often clear blue sky, sunny without a breeze, the waters flat as a pancake. The vista looking across Haulashore Island and Arrow Rock, with the snow-capped mountain backdrop is second to none.

Nelson has a great climate for outdoor sporting events, and these school holidays have drawn many visitors to our

region for tournaments. Our young people have an opportunity to engage in teamwork and enjoy the sporting facilities that our city council provides.

In our neighbourhood there is Betsy Eyre Park, where my sons and the neighbourhood children play soccer. The park was named after a Nelson City Councillor, who

was born and raised in the Brook Valley and became Nelson’s first elected woman councillor in 1956. Be inspired by the natural resources in your neighbourhood and think of ways you can participate to enhance them.

I was down at Tahuna Beach taking several family portraits last week, and it could have been mistaken for a summer’s day. The beach was busy with people relaxing, kids making sand castles, and the playground in full swing.

The Light Nelson show at Queen’s Gardens was amazing, with what seemed like half of Nelson attending over the two days, and Nelson CBD has been vibrant and even busier this month than I can remember for a long time.

My family and I greatly enjoy the winter season in Nelson.

Councillor's Comment - Tim Skinner

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Make the most of free parkingThe 12-week trial of free parking every day in Nelson’s central business district is well under way. It goes until 30 September with the aim of encouraging shoppers to enjoy all the city has to offer. Please make use of the free parking while you explore the city but there are a couple of things to remember:

• The free parking will be for the applicable time limit on that car park, to a maximum of three hours.

• The central area of Wakatu Square will remain as all-day paid parking, while the one-hour parking spaces around the edge of the Square will be free.

• Infringement notices will be issued for anyone parking over the time limits so please remember to check on the meter and parking signage to confirm how long you can stay.

Expired warrants, registration and safety issues will still be enforced but in some cases there may be a grace period and a reminder will be issued in the first instance rather than a fine. Please remember, a second reminder won’t be issued so you’ll need to get your warrant or rego sorted straight away to avoid a fine

Although Morrison Square is a private car park it will be included in this initiative and offer free parking for its normal time limit of 2 hours.

From the Youth CouncilWith the busyness of Term 3 looming, the recent holidays couldn’t have come at a better time! A few weeks back, for World Environment Day/Arbor Day, Nelson Youth Council set up a mass tree planting day down at Tahuna. We had a great turn out with 100 students from the various Nelson schools joining in. We managed to plant a massive 2000 plants to help stabilise the Tahuna dunes. Organisation for the Masked Parade, More FM Carnivale and Sonic Live Zone has already begun, with the main discussion revolving around who will be the head lining act. Nelson Youth Council has again been offered a spot on the judging panel for the Masked Parade. This is a great honour that I’m sure the lucky chosen person will thoroughly enjoy. Six Nelson Youth Councillors took up the opportunity to travel to Masterton on 14 July to attend the Youth Council Conference. Also, three Youth Councillors attended the Trustpower Nelson Tasman Community Awards which celebrated volunteers within our community. Nelson Youth Council was fortunate enough to receive a special commendation award for arts and culture. Overall, this term will be very busy, however we as a Youth Council are very excited so bring it on!

Hannah Malpas

Marsden Valley forest closure reminderPlease remember that sections of Marsden Valley forest are due to be closed from the first week in August for up to three months for the salvage harvesting of storm damaged trees.

The Barnicoat Walkway and Fincham Road will be closed for the duration of the harvest so please obey all closures and signs in place for your own safety.

Glider Road will be closed Monday to Friday but access will be available on weekends. The Widdershins/Involution Mountain Bike Trails and Scout Track will remain open. Sorry for the inconvenience but the damaged trees do need to be harvested to make this popular area safe for everyone.

Council meeting in your neighbourhoodThe next meeting of the Community Services Committee at 9am on Thursday 7 August will be held at the Atawhai Community Church, 5 Todd Bush Road. Take the chance to come and see a Council committee meeting in your area. The ongoing management of our parks and reserves, including the Brook Reserve are just two of the topics that will be up for discussion.

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Celebrate with the Brook Sanctuary, Saturday 2 August, 1-4pm

A chance to celebrate a Brook Sanctuary milestone. Guest Speakers, live jazz from "The Cocktail Hour" jazz band, update from the Trust, Brook Sanctuary Wildlife Quest prize draw, Faerie Lou, food available, lots of fun for the family!

What’s on - at a Council venue near youFounders Heritage Park

Celebrate with the Brook Sanctuary, Saturday 2 August, 1-4pm (see below)

Museums and galleriesNelson Provincial Museum

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

Starting with Plants, until 18 August

Suter Art Gallery

7 days, 10.30am-4.30pm

The Last Picture Show: From the Suter Collection, until closing

The Last Picture Show: In Glorious Technicolour, from 19 July

Marama: Pacific Winter Night, 19 July-7 September

McKee Gallery, Nelson Suter Art Society;Michael Oaten Retrospective Exhibition, until 3 August

Miscellany of Mixed Media, 4-24 August

Suter Cinema

Nelson Film Society presents: ‘Sleeping Sickness’ 24 July, 6pm

‘Colour of the Ocean’ 31 July, 6pm

Nelson Public LibrariesElma Turner Library

BookChat, second Tuesday of each month, 10.30am

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

Friends of the Library Book Sale (monthly), 10am-12.30pm, Saturday 2nd August

Stoke Library

BookChat, third Wednesday of each month, 5pm

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

Nelson WWI centennial lectureNelson’s World War I centennial commemorations continue with Nelson Historical Society's James Jenkins Memorial Lecture 'Nelson and World War One: Community, Loyalty and Dissent'. Delivered by Dr Jim McAloon, Associate Professor of history at Victoria University, the lecture falls on the eve of the centennial of the outbreak of World War I and will be illustrated with photographs from the Nelson Provincial Museum’s collection, which show both the region’s ‘at home’ and ‘at war’ experiences. Dr McAloon is the author of ‘Nelson: A Regional History’, which was commissioned by the Nelson City Council for the 150th anniversary of European settlement in the region and published in 1997. His lecture will examine many aspects of the Nelson region’s wartime experiences, including what local people thought about New Zealand's part in the British Empire, and whether the nature of support for the war effort was enthusiastic or dutiful.

Where: Nelson College for Girls Hall

When: Monday 4 August at 7.30pm.

Cost: $5 at the door, including light supper

Reserve your place: To help with catering, please reserve seats by emailing [email protected] or phone 546 6394 by Tuesday 29 July.

More information: Please contact Karen Stade, email [email protected] or phone 546 6288 or 021 466 288.

Elma Turner Library ClassesMouse skills 10am, Thursday 31 JulyBasic internet 10am, Thursday 7 AugustBasic internet 10am, Thursday 21 AugustFinding a book to read 10am, Thursday 28 AugustNewspapers online 10am, Thursday 4 SeptemberResearch databases 10am, Thursday 11 SeptembereBooks 5.30pm, Thursday 18 SeptemberEmail for beginners 10am, Thursday 25 SeptemberSocial networking 10am, Thursday 2 October

All classes are held in the Learning Centre and are free of charge. Most classes are 1 – 1½ hours in length. Please book at the Information desk, phone 545 8737 or 546 0414 to book or email [email protected]. Numbers are limited to 6 per class. See our website for more details:

nelson.govt.nz/library/my-library/services/free-computer-classes/

Learn to drive at the library!Nelson Public Libraries has joined a growing number of Public Libraries partnering with TheoryTest.co.nz to provide learner drivers with unlimited access to high-quality driver education resources. Learner drivers will be able to prepare for the test using online resources which are designed to appeal to teens. The resources can be accessed on TheoryTest.co.nz from anywhere, or free at Nelson Public Libraries. On the site there is an online quiz composed of questions likely to be asked on the actual theory test administered by the New Zealand Transport Agency. If the user answers a question incorrectly, Theory Test provides the correct answer.

To access the Nelson Public Libraries branded site go to:

npl.theorytest.co.nz/

Relief sought for earthquake prone buildingsNelson City Council has voted to support the draft Earthquake Prone Building Remit, which advocates that central government should provide more support for owners of earthquake prone buildings, to assist them with strengthening work.

Mayor Rachel Reese is a supporter of the remit, which aligns with Nelson City Council’s Earthquake Prone Dangerous Buildings Policy 2006. “The key driver behind the remit is to provide communities and business owners with some relief from the high costs of complying with the new earthquake prone building legislation,” she says.

“Alongside Tasman District Council, we are advocating that central government considers introducing a range of financial incentives for strengthening earthquake prone buildings, in recognition of the national value of having earthquake resilient communities.

“Taking a proactive stance and future-proofing buildings in our communities has a positive impact, not just locally but nationally, by protecting human life and mitigating the social and economic risks posed by future seismic events.”

Mayor Reese believes that one suggestion in the remit, to make earthquake strengthening tax deductible, is particularly pragmatic. “The costs associated with strengthening work can be extremely high, so without support many strengthening projects may not happen. Tax relief is therefore a sensible option, which would help building owners across New Zealand, as well as generating economic activity from associated building work in our communities.”

Led by Wellington City Council, the remit was discussed and passed at the Local Government NZ annual meeting, as part of its national conference held in Nelson last weekend.

Live Nelson issue 381 26 July 2014

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Transcript of Live Nelson issue 381 26 July 2014