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Fire strike: n trust‘falling on deaf ears’ You ca Harrisons Curtains & Blinds
KATE RUSSELL
ers who walked off the job again been a firefighter for seven years. real struggle over the weekends from life.” for an hour on Friday - their sec- “Recently I have been doing 80 to with social events, birthday par- Friday’s notice of industrial acFor Nelson firefighter Matt ond strike this month to push for 90 hours per week and we have to ties, or attending things together tion was issued by the New ZeaShearer, working 80 to 90 hours more firefighters, better equip- balance that between the two of as a family. Everything else drops land Professional Firefighters Union (NZPFU) following unment, better safety, more mental us.” off, something gets sacrificed.” per week is the norm. He says their kids are used to It has also been tough on him successful negotiations with Fire And with a wife who also works health support, and better pay. and Emergency NZ (FENZ) for a as a firefighter and three kids un- “It is hard. My wife has just start- coming into the station when personally. “I’ve been to see a councillor a new collective agreement. der seven-years-old, life is some- ed working again and we have they do their changeovers. to take extra shifts, but it’s a real “It has become somewhat normal couple of times just to try and times a bit of a juggle. SEE PAGE 2 Matt was one of many firefight- struggle,” says Matt, who has for them, but we have noticed a work out how to separate work Offering complete peace of our back doorstep. What I enmind when it comes to your cur- joy most as a business owner tain and blind needs, Harrisons is meeting new customers each Nelson Marlborough business day and listening to what they owners, Anita and Raymond would like to achieve with their Manson, say the opportunity to renovation or new build and own their own business, along then helping them to choose the with the ethos of the Harrisons right products for their homes brand, was the deciding factor ,as well as advising them which to purchasing the curtains and window furnishings and fabrics a stunning spaces Penguinos haswith managed to range scoopof up to Harrisons Carpet & Curtains come to you to help create beautiful will look amazing.” blinds franchise. & blindsat flooring, hardand carpets, a gold two curtains bronze medals “I was introduced to Harri- Bringing years of experience 1000+ samples. Let us help you style your home with the 2022 NZ Ice Cream and Gelato sons by a previous employer. I and flair for colour and design result. Harrison’s outlet is one hundred seeing the finished love “I to hoping is customer the what Awards. cover team the home, your to concept looked into it and the and opowned locally in percent back quality guide them Sometimes I will call“The of these locally proreally appealed to me. I went Nelson, Blenheim, Golden Bay achieve and then and curtain only the and erated can we so photos duced ice creams, gelatos and sorbets through the process to create a and take some out on the road with one of and Tapawera. Flyoffers who retailer blind show other customers.”is as good as ever, proven by the high the other franchise owners and “We are a completely mobile look they will love. on purchase pointsawarded, buysmedals for cus-of gold The number one storenumber our of all installs ” sayss. husband decided to take the next step.” service, so all of our samples My Harrisons Curtain and Call Matthews. in New we can tom-made curtains chief judge Jackie With feet planted firmly in the are in our van, meaning we can products which means Blinds he-art took you can Zealand have a state-of-t Penguinos outNelson/M gold for arlboroug its Im- h on region, Anita and her husband take them into your home and work as a team, and book a free and 004 102 0800 samof s in our workroom, thousand mune System Boost sorbet. love everything that Nelson has help you to choose products and trust us to take care consultat in-home a and is owner Coki Verri saysion she today! pride in ples to choose from, Penguinos to offer. “We are so lucky to be colours to coordinate with your work.” Anita takes great ents are appointm After hours ser- forward been looking to opening for the installa- trusted brand that has is close to the sea, the mountains paint colour, kitchen and floor- the completion of each also available. Each season on Thursday so locals can try vicing clients since 1962. and the lakes, everything is on ing. We make sure we listen to tion. the award-winning treats. Fourteen category champions and two supreme champions will be announced at the NZ Ice Cream & Gelato Awards Gala Awards Dinner in Auckland on Thursday. Penguinos owner Coki Verri with one of the award-winning flavours. Photo: Sara Hollyman.
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