Saturday, December 4, 2021

Covid update - Nelson/Tasman

N Z Daily number of Covid - 19 infections



The world has had a downgrade in economic performance by the IMF due to Delta and the new variant Omicron now affecting so many countries.

The European Economic Union is considering compulsory vaccination of its population as the politicians are becoming very impatient with the flare up of Delta and the onset of Omicron.

While in New Zealand the Ministry of Health reported 98 new cases of Delta today, the second day in a row that case numbers have been below 100. 

In a statement, the Ministry of Health said there were 73 cases in hospital, including seven people in intensive care.

There have now been 8931 cases in the current community outbreak and 12,087 cases in New Zealand since the outbreak began.

In Nelson - Tasman there is one new linked case to report today but the Ministry said a new Canterbury case - which will be added to tomorrow's numbers - is not yet linked to other cases in the region.

In Nelson and Tasman there are additional high risk exposure events added to the locations of interest list today (Saturday) including Robert Harris on Montgomery Square in Nelson, between 3.15pm and 4.15pm on November 23.

There are other locations of interest added to the list for Nelson - Tasman including the Nelson Courthouse, ​the Kiwi Bakery, the Prince Albert Backpackers bar and restaurant, the Mad Butcher in Stock, Pack and Save and Liquid Laundromat in the Richmond Mall and the Z petrol station on Gladstone Road.

All these locations of interest and times to be aware of can be found on the Ministry of Health website. (see part of the list below)

Anyone at these locations should self isolate and have a covid test.

Several pop-up testing sites are have been open today and will be tomorrow:

  • Saxton Fields Carpark, Suffolk Rd, Stock, 9am to 6pm
  • Trafalgar Centre car park, Paru Paru Rd, Nelson, 9am to 5pm
  • Richmond Showgrounds, 359 Lower Queen St, 9am to 6pm
  • Motueka Recreation Centre: Old Wharf Rd, Motueka, 10am to 3pm


Anyone with any mild symptoms that could be COVID-19 is asked to get a test.

Places of interest updated today:

Richmond Liquid Laundromat Nelson

11 Croucher Street, Richmond, Nelson 7020

Thursday 25 November

6:15 pm - 8:00 pm

Self-monitor for COVID-19 symptoms for 10 days after you were exposed. If symptoms develop, get a test and stay at home until you get a negative test result.

04 Dec 2:00 pm

(29 Nov 6:00 pm)

Pak'nSave Richmond Mall Richmond

Corner Queen, Croucher and Talbot Street, Richmond, Nelson 7020

Saturday 27 November

1:40 pm - 2:15 pm

Self-monitor for COVID-19 symptoms for 10 days after you were exposed. If symptoms develop, get a test and stay at home until you get a negative test result.


04 Dec 2:00 pm

Bar & Restaurant of Prince Albert Backpackers Nelson

113 Nile Street, Nelson 7010

Saturday 27 November

12:00 pm -

Sunday 28 November

1:00 am

Self-monitor for COVID-19 symptoms for 10 days after you were exposed. If symptoms develop, get a test and stay at home until you get a negative test result.

04 Dec 2:00 pm

(04 Dec 10:00 am)

Richmond Mall Nelson

Corner Queen, Croucher and Talbot Street, Richmond, Nelson 7020

Saturday 27 November

1:30 pm - 2:40 pm

Self-monitor for COVID-19 symptoms for 10 days after you were exposed. If symptoms develop, get a test and stay at home until you get a negative test result.

04 Dec 1:00 pm

(29 Nov 6:00 pm)

Hey Sushi Richmond Mall Food Court Richmond

Corner Queen, Croucher and Talbot Street, Richmond, Nelson 7020

Saturday 27 November

2:15 pm - 2:30 pm

Self-monitor for COVID-19 symptoms for 10 days after you were exposed. If symptoms develop, get a test and stay at home until you get a negative test result.

04 Dec 1:00 pm

(29 Nov 6:00 pm)

Pak’nSave Richmond

Corner of Talbot Street and Croucher Street, Richmond, Nelson 7020

Sunday 28 November

11:02 am - 11:15 am

Self-monitor for COVID-19 symptoms for 10 days after you were exposed. If symptoms develop, get a test and stay at home until you get a negative test result.

04 Dec 1:00 pm

(02 Dec 5:00 pm)

Kiwi Bakery Nelson

9 Nayland Road, Stoke, Nelson 7011

Monday 29 November

12:05 pm - 12:20 pm

Self-monitor for COVID-19 symptoms for 10 days after you were exposed. If symptoms develop, get a test and stay at home until you get a negative test result.

04 Dec 1:00 pm

(02 Dec 12:00 pm)

Mad Butcher Stoke Nelson

201 Songer Street, Stoke, Nelson 7011

Saturday 27 November

12:00 pm - 12:15 pm

Self-monitor for COVID-19 symptoms for 10 days after you were exposed. If symptoms develop, get a test and stay at home until you get a negative test result.

04 Dec 1:00 pm

(02 Dec 5:00 pm)

Bar and Restaurant of Prince Albert Backpackers Nelson

113 Nile Street, Nelson 7010

Friday 26 November

12:00 pm -

Saturday 27 November

1:00 am

Self-monitor for COVID-19 symptoms for 10 days after you were exposed. If symptoms develop, get a test and stay at home until you get a negative test result.

04 Dec 1:00 pm

(04 Dec 10:00 am)

Bar and Restaurant of Prince Albert Backpackers Nelson

113 Nile Street, Nelson 7010

Sunday 28 November

12:00 pm -

Monday 29 November

1:00 am

Self-monitor for COVID-19 symptoms for 10 days after you were exposed. If symptoms develop, get a test and stay at home until you get a negative test result.

04 Dec 1:00 pm

(04 Dec 10:00 am)

Bar and Restaurant of The Prince Albert Backpackers Nelson

113 Nile Street, Nelson 7010

Thursday 25 November

2:30 pm -

Friday 26 November

1:00 am

Self-monitor for COVID-19 symptoms for 10 days after you were exposed. If symptoms develop, get a test and stay at home until you get a negative test result.

04 Dec 10:00 am

Nelson Courthouse Nelson

200 Bridge Street, Nelson 7010

Friday 26 November

8:30 am - 2:30 pm

Self-monitor for COVID-19 symptoms for 10 days after you were exposed. If symptoms develop, get a test and stay at home until you get a negative test result.

04 Dec 10:00 am


High risk

Robert Harris Nelson

93 Montgomery Square, Nelson 7010

Tuesday 23 November

3:15 pm - 4:15 pm

Self-isolate, test immediately and on day 5 after you were exposed at this location of interest. Further isolation and testing requirements will be provided by Public Health.


Record your visit online or call Healthline so our contact tracers can get in touch.

04 Dec 9:00 am

High risk

Robert Harris Nelson

93 Montgomery Square, Nelson 7010

Tuesday 23 November

3:15 pm - 4:15 pm

Self-isolate, test immediately and on day 5 after you were exposed at this location of interest. Further isolation and testing requirements will be provided by Public Health.


Record your visit online or call Healthline so our contact tracers can get in touch.











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Friday, December 3, 2021

Saturday and Sunday Markets in Nelson Closed

Nelson Market closed this weekend

Some Markets Closed Some Open this Weekend Tasman/Nelson

The Saturday and Sunday markets in Nelson are closed this weekend as there needs to be a clarification in the rushed traffic light Legislation.


Farmer’s markets are allowed, as they are like supermarkets, but what happens when everything else is sold there like clothes, crafts, pottery etc. Do you then need to have the market only open to people who have the My Vaccine Pass. I am seeking clarification from the Minister concerning this.


Nita Knight the manager and organiser of the Nelson Market and Monty’s Sunday Market has said “now that the Covid virus is in the Nelson Community, the Nelson Market and Monty’s Sunday Market will be closed until further notice. The Covid virus spreads like wildfire so we need to stop and look carefully at how we can operate safely and as soon as possible.” Nita understands that it is a little complicated and that they have to reassess how they run the market.


Christmas shoppers will be pleased though as the Nelson Markets will probably be open next weekend the 11th and 12th of December.


It has been posted on Nita’s Facebook page that: “fantastic..exciting New Market.. Richmond A & P Showgrounds every Sunday All welcome 10-3pm..We will be there from now on.....not organised by me..just saying…” This all seems a bit confusing as I can’t find out who is going to organise this market and when it will actually open.


The Village Market at Takaka is running as usual. I have been advised by Grant Knowles that “due to the location and size of the Village Market it is not possible to fence the border so we have no choice other than to run it without a My Vaccine Passport, therefore I am limited to 100 people and masks.” 


The Motueka Sunday Market is opening with, scan in Covid Vaccine Passports for both stallholders and the public, face coverings, and maintaining one metre social distance. The Manager asks that “if you feel unwell, please stay at home and join us another day.”


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Covid-19 testing Nelson - Tasman Today

Covid - 19 Testing Station Saxton Field



COVID - 19 TESTING

If you need to have a Covid - 19 test below are the venues where you can have this test within Tasman and Nelson on Friday 3 December.

There are 10 new cases in Nelson-Tasman today, but one will be officially added to Friday's figures as it was reported after the 9am cut-off.

This takes the number of active cases in the region to 14. These cases are made up of two clusters, with 11 in one and three in the other. A possible connection between the two clusters is being investigated.

Two schools in Nelson, Enner Glynn School and Broadgreen Intermediate, have recorded cases. Both schools have temporarily closed while a risk assessment is undertaken and close contacts are identified. Next steps will then be agreed with the Ministry of Education.

Four new locations of interest in Nelson were added to the Ministry of Health website on Wednesday afternoon. People in the Nelson-Tasman region are asked to check this page as it is updated regularly.

If you are not vaccinated, now is the time, as vaccination is the number one defence against COVID-19. Your DHB or local health provider will have plenty of opportunities to make this happen. 

Testing and vaccination centre locations nationwide can be found on the Healthpoint website.  


Community Testing Centre

Testing is free for people with COVID-19 symptoms in the Nelson Marlborough region. If you are unsure of whether you should get a COVID-19 test, call Healthline for advice: 0800 358 5453. 

Nelson

Saxton Field parking area, Suffolk Road, Stoke, Nelson:

  • Friday 3 December: 9am to 8pm

Trafalgar Centre carpark, Paru Paru Road, Nelson:

  • Friday 3 December: 9am to 6pm

Richmond

Richmond Showgrounds, 359 Lower Queen St:

  • Friday 3 December: 9am to 8pm

Motueka

Motueka Recreation Centre, Old Wharf Rd:

  • Friday 3 December: 9am to 5pm

Marlborough

The Marlborough Urgent Care Centre is providing COVID-19 testing between 1pm-4pm daily. 

Other testing options: 

It would be advised to phone these places before going in so they can prepare for you.


Testing is also available for free from your GP clinic, after-hours medical centres or iwi health providers. There is no consultation fee if you need to get a COVID-19 test. 




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Wednesday, December 1, 2021

Tasman clarifies Vaccination Pass entry requirements for Council facilities under Covid Protection Framework Orange

CEO Tasman District Council Janine Dowding



Vaccine Pass Requirements under Covid Protection Framework Orange


The CEO of Taman District Council Janine Dowding has said “that moving into the  traffic light system under the COVID-19 Protection Framework  is going to mean a period of adjustment for us all – those providing services and those accessing them.


She said “All our Council Customer Service Centres, libraries and most Council-owned community and recreation centres will be open and won’t require a vaccine pass for entry. 


"However, a small number of our multi-use venues will require a vaccine pass, including the Richmond Aquatic Centre. Where this is the case, the list below outlines the requirements and the reasons for them. 

It is important to note that this list is not exhaustive and is subject to change due to any centrally driven changes in response to the management of the pandemic. All updates will be available on Council websites. 

All Tasman District Council Customer service offices and libraries in Richmond, Motueka, Takaka, Murchison will be open without the need for My Vaccine Pass (MVP) for entry. 

Motueka Recreation Centre:


Will be open with the following restrictions – groups will be limited to 50 people in each room to maintain 1 metre distancing with masks needed except when exercising.  Entry into the gym within the facility will require a My Vaccine Pass (MVP). 


Motuere Community Centre:


Will be open with the following restrictions – groups will be limited to 50 people in each room to maintain 1 metre distancing with masks needed except when exercising.  Entry into the gym will be through the external door only and require a My Vaccine Pass (MVP). 


Golden Bay Recreation Centre:


Will be open with the following restrictions – groups will be limited to 50 people in each room to maintain 1 metre distancing with masks needed except when exercising. 


Murchison Community Centre: 

 

Will be open with the following restrictions – groups will be limited to 50 people in each room to maintain 1 metre distancing with masks needed except when exercising. 


The Richmond Aquatic Centre:


As a multi-use facility with a gym and a café will require a My Vaccine Pass (MVP) for entry. 


Janine Dowding went on to say “if you prefer not to access our services in person, our Call Centre staff are available 24-7 via phone (all our service centre numbers are available on our website) and there are a range of ways you can do business with us online too. Head to tasman.govt.nz for more information, or email info@tasman.govt.nz. 


Tasman District Council during this process like everyone trying, working and operating in the traffic light system they are going to try their best in this new environment.

Ask any restaurant owner or facility organiser in Tasman and they will say it is not going to be easy operating in the traffic light system.

We the public know it’s not going to be always easy. The Council ask “ that people please be mindful of that (as Council) expect our staff to be calm and respectful in all their interactions and we ask the same in return from everyone accessing our services and facilities." 

"As a provider of public and essential services, we’re committed to keeping our services and facilities accessible to as many people as possible while complying with the public health requirements of the Orange traffic light setting. 


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Sunday, November 28, 2021

The Nelson A&P Show - 20 - 21 November 2021 - Wood Chopping

 

Golden Edge Nelson A&P Show at Richmond Park



Nelson A&P Show

Axemen and Axe Women


The crowds that usually attend the large Golden Edge Nelson A&P Show at Richmond Park were absent this year due to Covid restrictions.


It hasn’t dulled the enthusiasm of the participants who come to the show to compete in various events. The Nelson show continued to go on for its 127th year.


For many participants, the Nelson event was one of the only shows left on the calendar for 2021 as most of them have been cancelled completely.

This year there were no children’s rides, no sheep to cuddle and no poultry.


The number of exhibits submitted by the school children in various categories (Children’s & Youth Schedule) was surprising and of high quality. 


Participants came from all over the South Island to attend the Nelson A & P Show even though only families of those people taking part could attend. 



Only Family members could attend

There has not been a year like this since 1893 when the Nelson A & P Association was founded, to promote and encourage agricultural and pastoral activities. 


The year of the influenza outbreak and during World War II there was a break in having the A&P show and now with the flip flop world we are living in there is a reduced event, no public could cheer on the participants, a lot of whom travelled a long way to compete in the events. 


It was pleasing to see such a large contingent of parents attending to support the participants young and older who took part.


It was a challenging year for the Nelson A&P Association, but they were able to run their annual Show despite being in a reduced format. Even though the show was cut in size the A&P Staff, Committee, Volunteers, Stewards, Marshalls and Judges, put a great deal of work into this year's event with the support of all the sponsors and clubs behind the scenes.


A lot of events were still put on, like Shearing and Highland Dancing on Saturday and the events happening all weekend; the Wood Chopping competitions, the TOTS mounted Equestrian Games, the animal competitions (including the normal Equestrian Section) and all the usual indoor competitions  - Cookery, Horticulture, Photography, handcraft, the children's Competitions and the Wine & Beer Competitions.


On Saturday the Show was quiet and by Sunday all the food stalls had gone except for the coffee vendor and there was just a slow trickle of visitors to see the Children's competitions.


Wood Chopping Competition:



The Nelson Axemen's Club are the organisers behind the Wood Chopping Competitions at the Nelson A&P Show. The Woodchopping event is the largest in New Zealand with local participants and men and women coming from all over the South Island and some from the North Island.

Woodchopping is a heritage sport that dates back to the 1870’s. Starting in the New Zealand forests which was an early breeding ground for some of the country's most rugged axemen and sawyers. Those pioneering athletes held contests among themselves to see who were the best at felling trees and processing logs. These events form the basis of the sport as it is known today.


Some say that as a sport, woodchopping is more traditional to New Zealand than rugby. 



Parts of the weekend's action can be seen on the Nelson Axemen’s Club Facebook page.

On their Facebook page the Nelson Axemen’s Club thanked their sponsors from this year's A&P show and to all their sponsors who give them continued support without which they couldn’t put on such events.



In New Zealand, the sport doesn’t have a big following, with just 300-350 odd competitors, and it needs more people to ensure it doesn’t die out.

Over the weekend at the Show it was great to see so many young men taking up the sport. Seven in the restricted division were there on Saturday and eight on Sunday.  Toby Godsiff-Sulden from Golden Bay (see Photo)  was one young man in the restricted division who was there all weekend. The youngest of the restricted is only 13.


Toby Godsiff-Sulden





These young men tore into the wood despite being significantly younger than any other axemen.  I think some of them have fathers who are woodchoppers as well.

The restricted young men taking part in the woodchopping during the A&P Show were J Airey, T Godsuff, B Fisher, A Greig, R Terry, L Greig, O Mackenzie and C Robinson.  


Throughout the weekend there were about 50 axemen and axe women taking part in the competitions.


The axe women taking part were Emma  Shore, Emma Ridell, Ash Bradford and Lae Nadler.



Nearly all races are run using a handicapping system whereby the better axeman gives a head start to their less experienced competitors. Each axeman is given a ‘mark’ which denotes the number of seconds he or she has to wait before they can start.

You hear the axemen starter call “Okay, axemen, are you all ready? Righto, axemen. Axemen, stand your blocks,” words that haven’t changed for decades. Then he counts off the starts: “One, two, three…”


Ross Birchfield, one of the starters during the weekend at the Show, a 48 year member of the Nelson Axemen’s Club, said “that the Creighton Brothers Memorial Standing final was won by Ray Briggs of Richmond.


1st Ray Biggs.   2nd Stephen Winter   3rd  Jesse Whitehead  4th Adam Lowe



Also the Alec Headley Memorial Chop final was won by Dave McEwen.”


1st Dave McEwen 2nd Ray Biggs. 3rd Kyle Hedley  Ribbons presented by Cheryl Hedley



Jigger board Chop:

In order to fell a large tree it was often necessary to get above the roots and other growth at the tree’s trunk. To do this the axeman would stand on a perpendicular board (jigger board) wedged into slots cut into the tree trunk. Several boards would be used to climb to the required height. 

In today’s competition 2 or 3 boards are used to climb to a maximum height of around 2.5 meters. This event requires a lot of precision and skill and is normally the last discipline an axeman learns.



On Sunday the axemen were competing in the jigger board chop in the rain which I’m sure took extra skill. The guys chop up the poles, boards going into axe notches, climb down retreating boards, then up again with new axe notches and finally chop off the top.


The wood chopping community usually attracts a large crowd but only family were there last weekend to cheer them on.



It attracts the public as it is a thrilling sport which takes a unique combination of athleticism and technique together with power and strength as well as the ever present danger element.

Menzshed  Volunteers: 


The guys from the menzshed were at the woodchopping all weekend helping to clear away the wood after every chop. It was a hard, constant and demanding job to make sure the grounds were clear for the next chop.

Menzshed Men cleaning up


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