Saturday, November 13, 2021

Christmas Parades —A & P Shows — Cancelled due to Covid

 

Santa May Still Come


Christmas is just around the corner but the announcement has been made that the Richmond Santa Parade will not go ahead due to Civid restrictions. The Nelson Golden Edge A&P Show will not be open to the public next week and the Golden Bay A & P show in January has been cancelled.


Richmond Unlimited event co-ordinator Sheena Murtagh said “the PAK’nSAVE Richmond Santa Parade would not go ahead due to level 2 restrictions.”

Nevertheless, the Richmond Mall and other shops in Queen Street are starting to get ready for Christmas, but the convoy of floats will not be surprising the children, families and the elderly this year in Richmond. There may be a surprise though. Richmond Unlimited are looking to do some sort of neighbourhood event, but nothing is confirmed yet.   

“Due to the ongoing Covid-19 Restrictions we are not going to be able to host a Santa Parade this year, but we've had a chat to Santa and he is committed to visiting Richmond before Christmas! It won't be a parade, but we hope to get Santa out and about!”


The crowds that usually attend the large A & P show held in Richmond will miss a treat and the local farmers will miss the assessment of new machinery and admiring new tractors.


Christmas Tree is up in Richmond Mall


Nelson and Golden Bay Santa Parade organisers are waiting until December to decide whether their parades will go ahead.


Motueka has already announced that the NBS Starlight Christmas Parade has been postponed until next year.

Organisers of events in Richmond and Motueka have been waiting as long as they could due to the uncertainty of present the future covid restrictions and the fact that floats were starting to be made but Richmond Unlimited said “We are still committed to bringing Santa to Richmond.”


Richmond Unlimited said in Facebook “Although we've had to cancel the PAK'nSAVE Richmond Santa Parade this year we're still working on Richmond Market Day and how it can run safely at various levels/in the new Covid-19 Protection Framework.”


“A big shout out to all those who had already registered floats and of course our sponsors who were already onboard - PAK'nSAVE Richmond, Richmond Mall, NBS, More FM Nelson 92.8, Lift N Shift Services & Nelson Pine - we couldn't do it without any of you and we're looking forward to a HUGE parade in 2022.”





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Thursday, November 11, 2021

Top of the South Generous Communities to the rescue again - with help from NBS

Tony Cadigan, NBS CEO (left) presents Prue Young, Intensive Care Paramedic for the Nelson Marlborough Rescue Helicopter Trust with $64,273.14 raised in NBS Rescue Helicopter Appeal. 


 NBS said thank you, to all their clients and the wider Nelson Tasman community as they have once again dug deep to support one of the region’s most vital services, the Nelson Marlborough Rescue Helicopter.


NBS are pleased to be able to announce that the NBS Rescue Helicopter Appeal, which ran throughout October, raised a total of $64,273.14 for the helicopter rescue service, providing a much-needed boost in what has been a difficult year.


Nelson Marlborough Rescue Helicopter Trust (NMRHT) General Manager Paula Muddle said “it was an incredible effort from the community considering the uncertainty created by the COVID-19 pandemic. We are really grateful to all who donated and, of course, especially grateful to NBS and our other corporate sponsors. They are so crucial to our operations.”




NBS said “this year, we have boosted our support for the rescue helicopter, providing a lifeline for the trust which runs the service. That’s why you’ll now see the NBS logo on the belly of the helicopter.”

“Without NBS and our other sponsors, we just wouldn’t have the vital community service we have today,” says Paula. “We are so thankful.”


NBS CEO Tony Cadigan said “the entire NBS team had worked hard to facilitate the October appeal and we're proud of the amount raised.”


“It’s a cause we all feel strongly about. The crew at Nelson Marlborough Rescue Helicopter Trust do an incredible job and, as we can see from the huge level of community support, the people across Nelson Tasman acknowledge that.”


“While times are tough for many, our region has shown that this service and its contribution to the wider community matters”.

Back at the Nelson Marlborough Rescue Helicopter base, Crewman Medic and one of the faces of the campaign this year, Carl Babe said “the entire team had been humbled by the response to the appeal.”


“We’re incredibly lucky to have such a committed and engaged community, right across the top of the South. They have a real sense of ownership, and that support is so vital. I would fear for the service if we didn’t have that.”


Babe said “while the pandemic had some impact on the type and frequency of rescues carried out, there was one constant: the number of rescues continued to increase year on year.”


“I don’t think we’ll see those numbers slow down, so we are going to have to continue to work smarter and ask the community to continue to back us.”


We all thank the NBS for organising the appeal.


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Wednesday, November 10, 2021

Various brands of Raw and Brown Sugar Recalled


Woolworths brand Brown Sugar 500g & 1kg, and Chelsea Brand Soft Brown Sugar  500g, 1kg, & 25kg (two of the brands of sugar Recalled among others listed below)


Chelsea Sugar New Zealand is undertaking a recall of raw sugar because of low-level lead contamination.

A New Zealand Food Safety (NZFS) expert science assessment, which has been independently peer-reviewed, found the immediate food safety risk from this raw sugar is low but supports a recall.

MPI Deputy Director-General Vincent Arbuckle says the risk assessment is based on the levels of lead detected in the raw sugar and the potential exposure for consumers.

"The immediate food safety risk is considered to be low as the amount consumed will not cause illness. In addition, at the levels of lead detected someone would have to consume the contaminated product over a long period of time for it to be a concern.

"The problem has been identified by the producer and responsible action has been taken to stop further release of the affected raw sugar into the market and recall the product from shelves and consumers."

Mr Arbuckle says Chelsea Sugar detected the contamination as part of routine testing of product imported from Australia.

"While there are background levels of lead in the environment, the recall is a precautionary measure to ensure any risk to consumers is minimised.

"In the meantime, we are working closely with the company to find out how the issue arose and prevent it from recurring.

"At this stage it appears the contamination occurred as a result of the product being transported in a ship which had previously been used for industrial materials.

"Some of the affected imported sugar has been refined into retail-ready raw sugar and is being recalled from retailers and consumers," Mr Arbuckle says.

This recall does not affect refined white sugar.

Specific batches and batch numbers of the below listed products are affected by this recall: 

Chelsea brand Raw Sugar (500g, 1.2kg, 4kg, 25kg): Lot 21271 through to Lot 21303 

Chelsea brand Raw Sugar (25kg): Lot 21270 through to Lot 21306

Chelsea brand Soft Brown Sugar (500g, 1kg, 25kg): Lot 21280 through to Lot 21293

Chelsea brand Soft Brown Sugar (25kg): Lot 21270 through to Lot 21306.

Pams brand Raw Sugar (1kg): Lot 21270 through to Lot 21302

Pams brand Soft Brown Sugar (1kg): Lot 21272 through to Lot 21303

Woolworths brand Raw Sugar (500g, and 1kg): Lot 21274 through to Lot 21281

Woolworths brand Brown Sugar (500g, and 1kg): Lot 21278 through to Lot 21303

 

 

The affected products were sold during October and up until 4 November at retail outlets and supermarkets throughout New Zealand.

More information, including specific batch details, is on our recall page. This will be updated if more products are subject to recall.

Recall of various brands of Raw and Brown Sugar

If you have an affected product do not use it, please dispose or return to place of purchase.

"While we consider the risk to be low, we understand people might be worried and as always we suggest that anyone with concerns for their health consult their doctor for advice," Mr Arbuckle says.


The products are sold in paper and plastic packaging of various weights and via the bulk bins (customers fill bags with the sugar) at selected retail outlets.


The products have been sold at retail outlets and supermarkets throughout New Zealand through October to 4 November 2021.

The products have been exported to American Samoa, Cook Islands, Fiji, French Polynesia, New Caledonia.


This recall does not affect any other batches of these brands of sugar or any other sugar products manufactured by Chelsea Sugar.

Chelsea brand Organic Raw Sugar and Raw Caster Sugar is not affected by this recall.


The question is, as this contamination has been in the sugar since early October we have been all eating it in backed goods, bread and coffee, the tests should have been done earlier. 


The Consumer Advice:

Customers are asked to check the batch, date mark, and date of purchase of the products.

If you have purchased these products, do not consume. The immediate food safety risk from these products is considered to be low, however if you have consumed these products and have any concerns about your health, seek medical advice.

Customers should return the products to their retailer for a full refund.

 


Vaccine Pass is coming



The Government has released details about its new app My Vaccine Pass , which will be an official record of a person’s Covid-19 vaccination status, and help people access places within New Zealand that require proof of vaccination.


A separate pass will be used for international travel.
Data will be carried in a QR code which users will be able to download or print. The Ministry of Health is building a free app to scan the My Vaccine Pass codes.


The ministry contracted tech company MATTR to construct vaccination passes.

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Tuesday, November 9, 2021

FORMULA ONE - MEXICO CITY

Formula One, Max Verstappen Red Bull

Verstappen insists he’s not thinking of the title despite dominant Formula One Win in Mexico City

Max Verstappen has extended his title lead to 19 points with a record third Mexico City Grand Prix victory but the Red Bull driver said there’s no reason to get carried away – even if another one of his favoured venues hosts the next race of the championship.

The Dutchman qualified third in what he called a “terrible session” on Sunday but swept around the outside of the Mercedes – pole-sitter Valtteri Bottas and P2 rival Lewis Hamilton – when the lights went out on Monday. From then on, Verstappen’s pace was superior and he won by over 16 seconds. But afterwards he insisted his thoughts aren’t on the title just y

“No, it's a long way to go, but it's of course looking good, but also it can turn around very quickly,” warned Verstappen. “But I'm looking forward to Brazil. I have also good memories there.

Max Verstappen Winner in Mexico 

“I don’t believe in momentum,” he added. "So every single race we have to try and nail the details and we didn’t do that yesterday, so you know, things can go wrong very quickly or can go right. It’s going to be really tight and exciting to the end. This has always been a track [that is] really good for us so I expect Brazil not to be like it was today.”

However, he did admit that Red Bull’s qualifying struggles were a bit of a mystery, before he explained how he took advantage and usurped the Mercedes at the start of the race.

Mexico City Formula One


“The car was really, really good. We basically controlled it to the end. It’s always been a good race for us you know, so we shouldn’t get ahead of ourselves because again in Brazil it’s going to be a tough battle,” he reiterated.

He’s Max by name, and max by nature. 

Arriving as Formula 1’s youngest ever competitor at just 17 years old, Verstappen pushed his car, his rivals and the sport’s record books to the limit. The baby-faced Dutchman now 23 years old with the heart of a lion took the Red Bull by the horns with his instinctive racing style. 

Formula one’s youngest points scorer soon became its youngest race winner – at the age of 18 years and 228 days – with an opportunistic but controlled drive on debut for Red Bull in Barcelona 2016. A true wheel-to-wheel racer, another stunning drive in Brazil from the back of the pack to the podium on a treacherous wet track kept the plaudits coming.

From that amazing start Verstappen’s win in Mexico City yesterday is a thrill for things to come.

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Monday, November 8, 2021

Second Hand Sunday is Coming

Second Hand Sunday 


The next Second Hand Sunday is this Sunday, offering you the opportunity to pick up that highly prized freebie or rehome items you don’t need anymore.

If you have items you want to give away, simply register online to make sure you get onto the list of participating addresses.

The list of participants will be available to download from our website or pick up from one of our offices from 12pm, on Friday.

Remember to keep a safe distance from others and wear a mask when you are collecting items.

Click here for further details


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Magenta Creative Space - Art Exhibition - ‘Outside In’

 MAGENTA   'OUTSIDE IN'

Magenta Creative Space Art Exhibition ‘Outside In’ is open till the 12 November, located at the G-Block Foyer NMIT, on the corner of Collingwood and Nile Streets. It is a must see, as Magenta is proud to present an exhibition of recent original work that highlights individuality and personal expression.

 Kay van Dyk is the Magenta tutor and Manager. She also is a jeweller/object maker and prior to working at Magenta she was the Object Design tutor and Programme Coordinator of the Bachelor of Arts and Media at NMIT.

 

Magenta was started by Maggie Treweek twenty two years ago in the Old St John’s Hall on Hardy Street, Nelson, as a drop in art space for artists in mental health. The exploration of creativity and expression helps these artists to break the isolation and stigma that many mental health sufferers experience. Magenta exists to nourish, provide health and wellness through creative expression.

 

Magenta as a creative art and design studio, is essential to the formation of healthy communities and individuals and is a vital means of connection for adults and young people.

 

The Magenta board of trustees applies for various funding and it recently received funding from the Ministry of Arts and Heritage to extend its hours, and to employ a person for an outreach role.

 

The public can support the service by going to see the exhibition and purchasing work from the artists, all the money goes directly to the artists. Donations are gratefully accepted for running costs.

The artists were working on the art works for the exhibition between one to nine months. The art works are many and varied from paintings, art installations, jewellery and creative fibre works. All up for sale, except where noted, be quick as the works are selling.

 

Magenta invites you to enjoy and support the artists and Magenta. If you are interested in purchasing a work, please contact Magenta tutor and Manager Kay van Dyk on 021 100 5899.


Sample of exhibition:


Marina McPherson, Witchypoo series.






















Jessica Corbett, Little Fox.


Jonathon Durdle, Goblin.




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