Port Nelson, Nelson

No scrub cleaning #resenetip

No scrub cleaning #resenetip

Clean outdoors without scrubbing. Just spray on Resene Deep Clean and leave it to work with the weather to give you a cleaner surface.

2686 days ago

Electric Kiwi rated #1 for Customer Satisfaction

Electric Kiwi

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2700 days ago

Oral Submission to Council made today by Dan McGuire:

Justine from The Brook

In my view, as a graduate in environmental management at the University of California, the actions of the Sanctuary are far from proper environmental management and should not be funded by the ratepayers. In the first place, the Predator fence was not built according to the application. Groves of … View moreIn my view, as a graduate in environmental management at the University of California, the actions of the Sanctuary are far from proper environmental management and should not be funded by the ratepayers. In the first place, the Predator fence was not built according to the application. Groves of large established Beech forest that were required to be left alone were cut down when the fence was built. Currently, by giving additional funding for the brod drop not only will many native and other birds be destroyed in the Sanctuary itself, but adjacent areas such as the hills above Marsden Valley will have their bird populations radically depleted. Years of work by people such as Don Sullivan who have reduced pests by trapping and dramatically increased the native bird population—all this effort will be set back ten years thanks to council’s mistaken belief that it has been supporting a tourist bonanza.

The NZ journal of Zoology which reviews Brodificoum and the toxicity and impacts of Brodificoum on non target wildlife.
shows that many native Birds such as Robins will die in the Sanctuary as a result of the aerial drop and also in adjacent non-target areas such as the Marsden Valley side of Jenkins Hill, where native bird numbers have until now increased due to Don Sullivan’s work.
Dropping 20 tonnes of a highly residual poison in a water works reserve (that previously didn’t even allow a person their dog to enter the catchment) is a hazardous and foolhardy thing to do , given the adjacent population living downstream from the site and the bird life on adjacent, non-target areas which will be severely reduced.

This is the cleanest water supply Nelson has at this time. To pollute it with a poison that takes two years to break down is bad management. It is also our back up water supply in case of emergency and it will be unavailable due to the planned repeated poison drops.

Even where you can fence a sanctuary, it’s not really predator-proof. Especially in this case, where the integrity of the fence has been undermined by a number of problems, it is a sheer waste of money. Continued trapping would have been a far more effective alternative.

Stability of terrain above the fence WILL cause future problems and the next 5 yearly storm will show the harsh reality of what such an event will do to the fence.

We should not get the Sanctuary confused with some grand tourism plan that will reap a harvest of money to support it.
People who have been to one reserve are unlikely to go to another and evidence from other Sanctuaries shows that locals seldom go.
This throws the focus to the other aspect of the sanctuary and that is the financial aspect does not stack up. It is the viability downfall of all Sanctuaries. The fact is, they do not make money.

There are low cost projects such as birdlife on the Grampians that have achieved far more than the Brook Sanctuary without creating the environmental degradation that the Sanctuary has done. Council has exposed the ratepayers to open-ended costs through its financial support for the Sanctuary.

2687 days ago

Missing Zumba sign

Maria from Richmond

Somebody uplifted my zumba sign from outside Waimea Intermediate last week. Was hoping that people could keep a lookout for it, as it chances are it was kids mucking around and they've hidden it in someone garden. It is black with yellow writing. I'm using a smaller one in the meantime … View moreSomebody uplifted my zumba sign from outside Waimea Intermediate last week. Was hoping that people could keep a lookout for it, as it chances are it was kids mucking around and they've hidden it in someone garden. It is black with yellow writing. I'm using a smaller one in the meantime but would really like the other sign back. Thanks in advance. Maria 022 5445322

2687 days ago

Our next New Home Builders' session is around the corner!

The Team from Jennian Homes

Our New Home Builders Information Sessions are designed to ensure your new build experience is filled with plenty of 'OH YES' moments. Completely FREE, sessions are designed for new builders with all budgets and levels of experience. Your local Jennian team will cover off:
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2687 days ago

KEYBOARD wanted (musical instrument)

Diane from Atawhai

Hi. I'm looking for an inexpensive basic keyboard with 61 keys for one of my pupils. Must have full-sized keys. Not interested in zillions of voices or rhythms as just a short term solution until the family invest in a piano. They just want to see if their son is interested in learning at … View moreHi. I'm looking for an inexpensive basic keyboard with 61 keys for one of my pupils. Must have full-sized keys. Not interested in zillions of voices or rhythms as just a short term solution until the family invest in a piano. They just want to see if their son is interested in learning at this stage. Please text make, model and price to 0210662336. Many thanks. Diane

2688 days ago

Car sale

Annette from Stoke

Red Mazda autozam 1993 169000 on the clock four new tires and new stereo very reliable car women owner please ph 0272498829

Price: $2,200

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2692 days ago

WANTING A "POWERFIT" MACHINE

Greta from Stoke

Hi .... Am wanting to BUY a "Powerfit" Machine on behalf of my Mum. Reasonable price. Please TXT or Call 027-4766-755.

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2693 days ago

What a circus.................

Justine from The Brook

The Sanctuary are relying on VOLUNTEERS to manage the poison drop!!! Most of the volunteers are retired - how are they going to climb up slipping slopes and fix the falling fence? What a joke! I guess all the money the poor suckers gave for fence posts, etc. has all been eaten up by Hudson's … View moreThe Sanctuary are relying on VOLUNTEERS to manage the poison drop!!! Most of the volunteers are retired - how are they going to climb up slipping slopes and fix the falling fence? What a joke! I guess all the money the poor suckers gave for fence posts, etc. has all been eaten up by Hudson's excessive salary - nothing left to manage the operation safely and professionally. And the Council has agreed to let these halfwits drop 26 tonne of toxic poison..........................

2688 days ago

Calling for Applications

The Warehouse Nelson

Are you helping families and young people within your community and in need of more funds for your project? Our store is now calling for applications to our Customer Choice ‘Bags for good’ Programme. In the last financial year $529,814 was raised for 279 community partners. For more information… View moreAre you helping families and young people within your community and in need of more funds for your project? Our store is now calling for applications to our Customer Choice ‘Bags for good’ Programme. In the last financial year $529,814 was raised for 279 community partners. For more information and to begin the application process follow the link below. Applications close on the 16th of June.
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2689 days ago

Songs/instrumentals: collaborators wanted

Guy from Nelson

Looking for a collaborator for songs and pieces of music to record and/or busk, perform. Driving acoustic groove and multi layered harmonies to suit guitar, percussion, violin, keyboards. More info? 021 216 3595 or email guyredmond@leavesofgreen.co.nz

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2689 days ago

Keys found

Maureen from Richmond

Keys found crn Waimea Road near Hampden Street School -they fell off a passing car Sat. Oh 021339304 to enquire

2693 days ago

Bathroom Renovation

Nathan from Enner Glynn

Recently completed bathroom renovation. Made fantastic use of space here by changing some walls around.
If your thinking of updating I'm happy to supply a free estimate..0211903544

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2692 days ago

The impending aerial poisoning of Brook Waimarama Sanctuary

Justine from The Brook

If you are interested in facts then read this report by Jim Hilton - he is a member of the panel at the "Stop the Drop" Meeting on Sunday at 3pm and will be available to answer your questions.................

THE IMPENDING AERIAL POISONING OF BROOK by Jim Hilton.pdf Download View

2692 days ago

Nelson's Biggest Bed Sale

Rob's Furniture Warehouse

On Right Now - Massive Savings on all the BIG BED BRANDS

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2703 days ago

Organic Horse Manure

Justine from The Brook

Organic horse manure for sale

Great for your compost or just dig straight into your garden

$2.50 per sack - plenty of it

End of Brook Street - look for the sign

Delivery can be arranged

Negotiable

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