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Covering Nelson, Tasman, Motueka and wider Tasman Region

Nelson Newcomers

December - January 2013, Issue 82

Welcome to new members from NZ, Italy, Philippines, Japan, UK & China: Stephen, Janet, Rebecca, Olly, Megan, Laura, Mauricio, Bernadette, Patrick & Yu!

A huge THANK YOU to all the volunteers who have supported Newcomers this

year! I have deeply appreciated all of your activity organisation & admin help

over the last few months. Did you know next Thursday (5th) is International

Volunteer Day? Volunteer Nelson are holding an event for YOU. Anyone who

has ever volunteered anywhere can call into the Nelson Public Library on

Halifax St between 10am and 1.30pm, tell them about it and collect a reward.

Contact us:

Ali (coordinator) see p4 for all info nelson@newcomers.co.nz Clive Nelson coffee 547 2725 Suzanne Rabbit Island picnic 545 1389 / 027 259 5550 Heather Motueka coordinator (03) 528 4332 mckenzies44@orcon.net.nz Norma Walking Group 545 0720/ txt only 027 652 5274 normal@paradise.net.nz Olly & Megan outdoor meetups www.meetup.com/Active-Nelson Caroline movie night & picnic www.relocateme.co.nz

Walking group – Marina Walk Tues 3rd 10am meet at Millers Acre carpark, 1 ½ hr walk round the marina, refreshments after. Contact Norma.

Film night & potluck at Caroline’s Wed 4th 7pm - All ages welcome. Contact Caroline to reserve a place.

Classy Crooners Cabaret Fri 6th 7.30pm 50s style at the stylish Fairfield House, live jazz, burlesque, cocktails, Body in Space comedy. Promises to be a great night out! Contact Ali to meet up. See www.itson.co.nz for info.

Bar Berlin Newcomers Christmas Party Wed 11th 7pm live music and tasty snack specials. Come out &

Get out and have an adventure.. With the weather warming up and the light nights, now’s the time to get out and enjoy this beautiful region.

Here are 2 groups that have recently started. One is brought to us by Newcomers Olly & Megan (see p2),

http://www.meetup.com/Active-Nelson/. December events include walks, bike rides & mountain biking.

A Facebook group called Adventure-Addicted Adults has also started up, aimed at 18-35 year-olds.

celebrate with us! Make some friends to hang out with over the summer holidays.

Potluck Picnic at Rabbit Island Sun 15th 12pm The sea is warm & Rabbit Island’s a beautiful beach. Bring a picnic, games, swim stuff. Meet at large grassy area behind main toilets (nicer than it sounds!), will be signposted. Contact Suzanne (see orange box )

Livestock original live music at

Moutere Inn Sun 15th 1-7pm Local high

energy & original music. Grungy, folky,

punky. www.itson.co.nz Contact Ali to

meet up.

Summer events: Christmas Party at Bar Berlin, Rabbit Island picnic, movie

night, bike rides, tramps & walks. !!! this newsletter covers December & January - check the website

sometimes to for any new activities!!! http://www.newcomers.co.nz/regions/nelson-tasman/nelson-richmond/

In this Issue Summer events ....................... ….1

Get out! ................................... ….1

Successful Stories - Olly. ........ ….2

Film nights bring folk together ….2

Nelson Newcomers & regional

events ......................................... 3

Motueka & Richmond events ..... 4

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Successful Stories – Megan & Olly Hi we’re Megan and Olly! Megan is a kiwi that grew up in Christchurch and has

lived in Asia and the U.K.Olly is a Brit that has lived in the Middle East before

finding a home here in NZ. A year ago we sold our house and left Wellington

with all the intentions in the world of moving to Melbourne, with just a little bit of

travel in between.

We started with a lovely road trip around the South Island, which ended here in

Nelson. At that time we fell in love with the place and said we could happily stay.

However, we already had flights booked to South America! During six months

backpacking around an amazing continent we had a lot of time to reflect on

where our lives were heading. The place we kept thinking about as somewhere we could have a different way of living

was Nelson….and here we are!

We’re only one month in but so far we already believe we made the right decision. Everyone is super friendly with all

that you need on the doorstep. Best of all, living right in town means we feel very much in the heart of the city. We

realised early on that if we are to feel at home here then we would need to know more people that just the two us.

Discovering Nelson Newcomers has been a great way to do that as we’ve already met some lovely people, and that

was just at the Bar Berlin Newcomers drinks!

We both love the outdoors and were original members of a group called Adventure Wellington. This was an awesome

way to meet others and be active at the same time, so we have decided to bring it here by starting Active Nelson

Meetup. Still in its early stages we’re keen for new members to join and share their ideas for everything from walking,

biking, camping to picnics, community events and pub quizzes! So feel free to join us or create your own

event:http://www.meetup.com/Active-Nelson/

We hope to see you there!

November Film Nights a Hit! On 8th November, about 9

folk came to Caroline’s

house for some food & a

movie. We managed to find

something that appealed to

all ages – Skyfall.

On Tuesday, 13 of us met for pizza at

Stefano’s above the cinema. It was great

to meet so many different people from

several countries. Some guys got

together and talked about good fishing &

diving places; Olly taught Judy how to

look up film reviews on her new phone;

Julie & Megan planned some river tubing;

Peter, Rebecca & Mauricio discussed

communication techniques, especially for

understanding Kiwis. Then we went to

4 different films, including the brilliant

Catching Fire.

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Newcomers events this month

Local Community events this month

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Weekly Coffee morning Every Wednesday 10.30-11.30am

Deville, New St, Nelson

Clive 547 2725

Walking Group

Tuesday 3rd 10am – Marina Walk

Meet at Millers Acre carpark.

Hour and a half walk. Drink at

Anchor Bar & Grill or River Café afterwards.

Contact Norma (see contact box p1.)

Movie night & potluck Thursday 4th 7pm.

Caroline’s house, Stoke. Book a

place! See p1 for info.

Classy Crooners Cabaret 50s night Fri 6th 7.30pm

Fairfield House

See p1 for info.

Christmas Party at Bar Berlin

Wed 11th 7pm-late

8 Church St (off Hardy St)

Marlo www.barberlin.co.nz 545 8957

Walking Group end of year

celebration

Thurs 12th 5pm

See p1 for info.

Jingle Bells Jog & Santa Walk

Sunday 15th 9.15am

Active Nelson Meetup

See p1 for info.

Picnic at Rabbit Island Sunday 15th 12pm.

Rabbit Island. See p1 for info.

Suzanne 545 1389/027 2595550

Livestock – original music festival at

the Moutere Inn Sunday 15th 1-7pm www.itson.co.nz

Contact Ali

January 21st River Walk

Maitai, Nelson

Details to be confirmed.

Contact Norma (see contact box p1)

So much to choose from at this time of year!

Most events are in www.itson.co.nz / weekly community newspapers. Email Ali if you’d like to find folk to go with. These are just some ideas!

Multicultural Toddlers Group

Speakers, toddler-friendly activities. All welcome. Nelson Public Library Activities Room Every Fri 10am - 12pm (term time only)

Megan 021 165 1159

fw@nelsonmulticultural.co.nz

Montage Dance Party at The Boathouse

Friday 29th Ph. (03) 548 7646

info@theboathousenelson.co.nz

Big Wheels classic, vintage, all things on

wheels

30th 10-4, Stoke

Oudoor Recreation Expo

Sunday 1st Dec

Trafalgar Park, Nelson

Santa Parade & Christmas Carnivale

Sun 1st Dec 1-4pm

Nelson city centre

Nelson Cathedral Christmas Tree Festival

Tues 3rd- Sun 22nd Dec

Woollaston Winery Music on the Lawn

Sun 8th Dec 1-4pm, free

Free music at one of the region’s best wineries, great views across to Mount Arthur.

Lantern Celebration

Sat 14th 7-10pm, free

Botanical Reserve

Carols in the Vineyard – family event with

puppets!

Sun 15th 7pm, free

Neudorf Vineyard

[in cooperation with the Multicultural Council]

In cooperation with SettlingIn

Motueka & Richmond Newcomers Events

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Motueka Christmas Picnic at McKee Reserve (look out for a big group of people, some

balloons, probably near the end!)

Sunday 1st 12pm

For more information contact Heather (03) 528 4332, mckenzies44@orcon.net.nz

Motueka Newcomers Coffee Morning

Every Wednesday morning 10.30am Motueka RSA, 49 High Street, Motueka.

For more information contact Brian 03 528 4580 or email briansavile@xtra.co.nz

Motueka Newcomers Drop in Centre

Every Friday 10.30am-12pm Community House, Deck Reserve, Wallace St, Motueka For more information contact Heather (03) 528 4332, mckenzies44@orcon.net.nz

Richmond Coffee Morning

Every 1st & 3rd Thursday morning 10am Alchemy Cafe, Bateup Road, Richmond

For more information contact Mike or Milli 544 7906

Looking for things to do in Motueka? Try http://www.motuekaonline.org.nz/events-calendar.html

Check out the Starlight Parade Fri 6th Dec 6-10pm

Want to play badminton in Motueka on a Thursday evening?

Friendly games, all levels welcome, maybe go for a drink after! Contact Ali for info.

Contact us:

Ali Morton (coordinator) Nelson Newcomers Network,

2 Bridge St, Nelson

(03) 539 0565 nelson@newcomers.co.nz

www.newcomers.co.nz The best way to contact me is email. Office hours usually

3-5pm Thurs. I check email Mon & Thurs.