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Moutere’s upper and lower strength facility GORDON PREECE Nelson Obstacle Park in the Moutere Hills is climbing the walls and swinging into the growing world of competitive obstacle
course racing in Aotearoa. Personal trainer Julia Kelly and her builder partner Kevin Ford, who both live in Nelson, have transformed 104 hectares of bushland into a purpose-built
obstacle park with 50 arduous obstacles over four courses ranging between 2.5 and 10km. The couple have also revitalised the annual Wairua Warrior event at their Moutere Highway venue
with the first under their ownership taking place in September last year, pulling up 540 international and domestic competitors. The event was previously owned by Greg and Donna Witika and
held at Cable Bay Adventure Park, before the pair moved up north. Julia says it took three months
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Remembering Mr. de Castro ELISE VOLLWEILER More than a century after his death at Gallipoli, a Motueka man has been commemorated with a family gathering at Ngatimoti’s St James Church on Anzac Day. Three generations of descendants of Alan Hirst de Castro – 28 people in total – gathered at the church last Thursday, hailing from as far away as Dunedin, Christchurch, Gisborne and Hawkes Bay. Motueka’s Ed Stevens utilised his own
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Descendants of Alan Hirst de Castro gathered on the lawn of Ngatimoti’s St James Church last week to commemorate their ancestor and his sacrifice. From left are: Geordie Witters, Amelia Pascoe, Maggie Martin, Fi Martin, Henry Martin, Bella Martin, Frankie Martin, Alice Martin, Duncan Holden, Jack Martin, Walter Martin, Fred Martin, Edward de Castro, Debbie Wilson, Guy Martin, Tiffany de Castro, Stan Martin, Kate Martin, Simon Martin, Caroline Witters, David de Castro, Rob Wilson, Vanessa de Castro, Tim de Castro, Wendy Holden, Matt Holden, Emma Holden, and Amanda Martin. Photo: Supplied.
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