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Published on: 9th November 2009 DOGS IN LAP OF LUXURY AT NEW SHELTER DOGS IN LAP OF LUXURY AT NEW SHELTERSpice the afghan hound and Molly the golden retriever-poodle-cross were the centre of attention at the opening of the Tasman District Council’s new dog shelter yesterday. The two dogs had a ribbon tied between their two collars, which was snipped by Tasman Mayor Richard Kempthorne to mark the opening of the new Beach Rd shelter. The dogs should be warm and happy, however, with the $250,000 shelter featuring underfloor heating and plenty of room for exercising. It has 12 dog pens, a puppy pen, and two isolation pens for diseased dogs. The shelter also has internet access to post dog details on the council’s website, an examination room for dogs and a kitchen containing a fridge donated by Tasman District councillor Trevor Norriss. (The Nelson Mail, Tuesday 3 November 2009) GREEN LIGHT FOR MCCASHIN BREWERYThe McCashin family has been given the go-ahead to hit the start button at its Stoke brewery. Resource consent has been granted to use a coal-fired boiler, to store and sort bottles on the company’s premises and to take groundwater from bores on the site for use in its products and to sell as a new bottled water product. The application involves re-establishment of the brewery within existing buildings, which had housed the Rochdale Cider plant since 1941, and which was bought by Terry and Bev McCashin in 1980. Consent was granted to take water from the existing bores at the Stoke plant, with conditions that included regular monitoring, and that the council could review conditions annually. The McCashins began brewing beer at the Stoke plant in 1981 and in 1999 Lion Nathan bought the brewing rights to the Mac’s brands. Operations ceased in August last year, and in April this year the McCashins took back management of the site which had been leased to Lion Nathan. (The Nelson Mail, Wednesday 4 November 2009) RESEARCH TRACES CONTAMINATIONNew research from Cawthron scientists will help seafood farmers find out where faecal bacteria in their harvest comes from – cows, humans or other animals. Coastal scientist Chris Cornelisen and a team of researchers including the Crown Environmental and Scientific Research and the Motueka Integrated Catchment Management Group has developed a technique that detects DNA markers in bacteria or viruses found in the gut of a specific animal. (The Nelson Mail, Thursday 5 November 2009) MORE DETAILS REQUESTEDA resource consent hearing to decide whether to allow St Luke’s to convert a house in Emano St, Nelson, into a church has been adjourned after the council asked the church for more information. The church wants to use the house at 63 Emano St, on the corner of Piko St, for Sunday church services with a congregation of up to 30, church and community meetings, functions and for the parish council offices. Members of St Luke’s, a Presbyterian/ Methodist union church, previously worshipped in the original church in Toi Toi St, but sold the church to the YMCA. (The Nelson Mail, Thursday 5 November 2009) PROPOSAL TO SAVE REST HOME REJECTEDTrustees of the Joan Whiting Rest Home in Collingwood have turned down a proposal to save the rest home by a group of supporters and businesspeople called the Friends of the Joan Whiting. The Friends planned to build four extra rooms and expand the living area of the 17-bed rest home, the only one in Golden Bay. They were told of the trustees’ decision last night after a meeting between trustees and the Friends on Tuesday. (The Nelson Mail, Thursday 5 November 2009) ROLL GROWTH FUELS NEW BUILDINGS, SCHOOL ZONESThe Ministry of Education is building classrooms and imposing enrolment schemes to cater for growing primary schools numbers in the Nelson region. Wakefield School, Brightwater School and Enner Glynn School will all have enrolment schemes implemented from next year after exceeding the maximum student roll for the number of rooms available. (The Nelson Mail, Friday 6 November 2009) PARK UPGRADE TO HAVE A TOUCH OF GLASSThe $5.9 million Trafalgar Park upgrade is under way with a drainage system that is a New Zealand first being laid down. The turf was stripped earlier in the week in preparation for 2800 tonnes of glass sand to be laid in the next five weeks. Nelson City Council senior project manager Shane Davies said workers were laying New Zealand’s first winter pitch with the glass sand. Grass will grow through the sand and allow for drainage and irrigation. (The Nelson Mail, Friday 6 November 2009) PARK DEVELOPMENT A 'CONFIDENCE BOOSTER'Nelson MP Nick Smith looks as comfortable behind the controls of a digger as he does in Parliament. Along with the help of Adcock and Donaldson digger operator Mark Hubbard, Dr Smith was busy scooping up a bucket-load of soil in the sun yesterday. It wasn’t for fun however, with the job marking the first step in the development of the Oaks Business Park in Richmond. When it’s finished, the 10-hectare industrial park, which is next door to Nelson Pine Industries, will be home to businesses such as manufacturers, transport companies and bulk warehousing. It will have 20 sites, ranging in size and priced up to $1.2 million. The property belongs to VPCL Trustees, a property development group. A co-director of the group, Craig Myles, who lives in Dunedin, said resource management issues and the fact the development coincided with the Richmond West rezoning process meant the development had been challenging. VPCL Trustees bought the land in 2005 for about $4 million and the subdivision includes an oak tree reserve on the Lower Queen St side of the park. (The Nelson Mail, Saturday 7 November 2009) SCULPTURE AT AIRPORT A PUZZLENelson Airport officials are trying to solve a mystery surrounding a sculpture on the airport grounds and are seeking the public’s help. Nelson Airport Ltd chief executive Kaye McNabb said they had no information in their archives about the sculpture at the entrance to the airport terminal area, and the Nelson City Council had not been able to find any clues in its records either. Nelson Airport Ltd is compiling a brochure for visitors to the airport about the numerous artworks on the grounds. This sculpture is the only piece it has no information about. Anyone who has information on the artwork can contact Mrs McNabb at Nelson Airport on 03 547 3199 or email The Nelson Mail at chiefreporter@nelsonmail.co.nz (The Nelson Mail, Saturday 7 November 2009) PROPERTY WATCHKina home fetches $4.6m The sale of a 9.9ha Kina Peninsula property and home for $4.6 million – well above its $3.1m rateable value – is being tagged as one of the most significant lifestyle sales in the region. The Nelson Mail understands it was bought by overseas buyers who intend residing there, with Quotable Value information showing the sale was agreed to in June and settled last month. Bayleys Motueka manager Maurice Long confirmed the property sold through his agency after being on the market about 18 months. Although he wouldn’t reveal the price, he said it ‘‘probably set a benchmark. ‘‘I think it’s good for the district and good for New Zealand’’. Property Action valuer Kim Bowie said the last significant sale in that area was the 5ha Kina Colada property that sold last December to a local buyer for $2.5 million – the same as its RV. ‘‘It indicates for prime, well positioned properties, there are buyers out there.’’ ACC office on the block ACC Nelson’s controversial office block in Collingwood St is for sale. The government agency copped criticism from Nelson MP and ACC Minister Nick Smith for leasing the purpose built 806sqm building at $346,320 a year compared with $99,000 a year for its previous premises. Bayleys has been engaged to sell the property and is describing it as ‘‘an investment opportunity rarely seen’’ in Nelson. A 12-year lease with ACC was signed in January this year with one further right to renew the lease for nine years, the agency said in a press release. Agents Rohan Hill and Mark Hourigan of Bayleys Wellington and Graeme Vining of Bayleys Nelson are offering the property for sale by private treaty closing on December 2. ‘‘The lease is a triple net lease whereby the tenant as sole occupier pays all operating expenses – including appropriate management fees, rates and insurances – over and above the $346,320 current annual rental,’’ Mr Hill said. The property has a RV of $2.452m. New vege store planned Nelson is to get a new fruit and vegetable store. Summit commercial agent Tim McQuade said the former Nelson Motorcycle Centre showroom in St Vincent St had been leased to five local businesspeople. Amy Climo, Norman and Yvonne Burns, Robert Vandenberg and Nicole Talbot plan to open the Eat Me Fruit and Veg shop there before the end of this month. ‘‘The premises have been vacant since June, with the new tenant to occupy the front showroom building and carparking area once renovations are complete. The rear workshop building remains vacant,’’ Mr McQuade said. New fruit and vege stores have also opened in Montgomery Sq and Trafalgar St during the last year. Move to raise profile The former Tasty Tucker shop in Bridge St Nelson has been leased through Colliers International agent Ken Montgomery. Small Business Accounting and Adam Parore Mortgages Nelson director Ruth Fegan is shifting her business from the first floor of Wakatu House in Montgomery Square into the former bakery to increase its visibility. She said the premises were being completely remodelled and she hoped to be operating there by December 1. Mr Montgomery also recently concluded the sale of the property which includes two other premises. Not everyone could see the property’s potential with only one third building cover and two thirds street frontage on to Wakatu Square, he said. It was purchased for an undisclosed price by ‘‘a local investor with vision who saw what needed doing’’. Absolute boom for Brockie Nelson builder Paul Brockie has shifted part of his business to allow for the continued expansion of his home insulation company, Absolute Energy. He said it had doubled in size since the Government introduced new home insulation subsidies this year. Paul Brockie Builders is now located next door to Absolute Energy and the Home Energy Centre in Pascoe St, Stoke. Mr Brockie has also leased additional space further along the street. (The Nelson Mail, Saturday 7 November 2009) DID YOU KNOW?The Duke & Cooke range of services includes market valuations of camping grounds. THOUGHT FOR THE WEEKWhat are the three words guaranteed to humiliate men everywhere? “Hold my purse” |
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