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Wednesday 21 September 2022
A new pool for Nelson?
Investigations into the multi-million-dollar redevelopment of Nelson’s aging aquatic facilities are continuing and the Nayland Pool complex could be first in line for a makeover. Both Nayland and Riverside Pools are both set to be redevel-
oped, with Nelson City Council’s sport and recreation committee receiving an options report from consultants last Thursday. Nayland Pool is 45 years old and currently home to the only 50m pool in the region, but it does not currently meet competition stan-
dards. RSL Consultancy has recommended a $38.9m option for the complex which could involve replacing the current 50m pool with an indoor facility comprising of a smaller 25m eight-lane pool, teaching pool, leisure pool, spa pool, and cafe. The outdoor
space would be retained, with a bomb pool, hydroslide, picnic spaces, and a splash pad. The other option for Nayland would be a larger 50m pool, but there would be no provision for an outdoor space. This has a higher price estimate of $45.8m.
Construction of a temporary structure over the existing 50m pool was also investigated but not recommended. Councillors Matt Lawrey and Brian McGurk weren’t convinced
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Tamariki shine in kapa haka comp SARA HOLLYMAN Almost 700 tamariki from across Te Tauihu, took to the stage at Trafalgar Centre on Friday for Te Huinga Whetū kapa haka competition. 18 schools and kura from Wairau to Tapawera took to the stage, with Te Kura Kaupapa Māori o Tuia te Matangi taking out the top spot and a clean sweep in all performed disciplines. Te Pitau Whakarei (Nelson Intermediate School) placed second overall with Motueka’s Ngā Mātātupu (Parklands School) placing third. This qualified all three rōpū (groups) to represent our rohe (region) at the national competitions Te Mana Kuratahi which is to be hosted here from 29 October to 3 November 2023. The competition came just two days after the 50th anniversary of the Māori language petition, Te Petihana Reo Māori, which organisers say was significant considering the amount of kapa taking to the stage. Continued page 9.
Ngā Aho Rau (Nelson College and Nelson College for Girls) Ali May Ngaruhe. Photo: Melissa Banks Photography.
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