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03 548 2770
41 Nile Street East, Nelson
03 548 2770 03 548East, 2770 41 Nelson 41 Nile Nile Street Street East, Nelson 41 Nile Street East, Nelson
Wednesday 8 March 2023
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You can trust Nelmac grab an ‘injustice’ Harrisons Curtains & Blinds
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Nelmac, Nelson’s signature en- forms and would instead contract “I was shocked and surprised,” plant and assets. vironmental contractor and a to the new water services entity Nick says. “I think it’s overreach “I was also taken back by how by the Three Waters transition disruptive and damaging it will council-controlled trading or- rather than to council. Some of Nelmac’s water services ganisation, is contracted by Nel- However, council was recently team.” be to the Nelmac business,” Nick delivery functions may be trans- son City Council to deliver some advised by Heather Shotter, the Nelmac’s annual turnover is $43 adds. “If this change proceeds, I ferred to water Entity C as part water services to the city. executive director of the Depart- million, and has assets worth $21 worry about [Nelmac’s] future.” of the Government’s Three Wa- Nick says in his mayor’s report, ment of Internal Affairs’ Three million and equity of $12 mil- The mayor’s report says that ters reforms, a move Mayor Nick to be put before councillors on Waters National Transition Unit, lion. Its water services division if Nelmac’s staff, equipment, Smith calls an “injustice” and Thursday, that it was expected that Nelmac’s water services de- accounts for more than 50 of its and systems involved in water raises questions about thepeace futureof that ourNelmac back doorstep. I en- livery functions will transfer to 300 staff, a third of its turnover, Offering complete would notWhat be directSEE PAGE 2 of the business. most as a business owner mind when it comes to your cur- ly joy affected by the Three Water re- Entity C. and approximately $2 million of 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 will look amazing.” blinds franchise. Harrisons Carpet & Curtains come to you to help create beautiful spaces with a stunning range of up to “I was introduced to Harri- Bringing years of experience 1000+ samples. Let us help you style your home with carpets, hard flooring, curtains & blinds JACK MALCOLM sons by a previous employer. I and flair for colour and design looked into it and the concept to your home, the team cover what the customer is hoping to “I love seeing the finished result. Harrison’s outlet is one hundred Brittreally Spencer was at to theme. beach one dayNelson, when she Blenheim, Golden Bay achieve and then guide them Sometimes I will call back in percent locally owned and opappealed I went got out the bright to paddle fromofTāhunanui to through the process to create a and take some photos so we can erated and the only curtain and and Tapawera. on theidea road with one Kaiteriteri. blind retailer who offers Flyshow other customers.” the other franchise owners and “We are a completely mobile look they will love. What had started as a conversation with her decided to take the next step.” service, so all of our samples My husband installs all of our The number one store for cus- buys points on purchases. friend about paddlingfirmly the 33km a surf ski van, meaning we can products which means we can tom-made curtains in New Call Harrisons Curtain and in our With feet planted in theon are (searegion, kayak) Anita quickly morphed into how take she could and her husband them into your home and work as a team, and you can Zealand have a state-of-the-art Blinds Nelson/Marlborough on make it even more of a challenge. love everything that Nelson has help you to choose products and trust us to take care in our workroom, thousands of sam- 0800 102 004 and book a free “I told her it“We sounded wee bit too easy, andtoI coordinate with your work.” Anita takes great pride in ples to choose from, and is a in-home consultation today! colours to offer. are soalucky to be said,close ‘I should it on rescue board’.”paint colour, kitchen and floor- the completion of each installa- trusted brand that has been ser- After hours appointments are to thedosea, thea mountains From conversation onis the themake sure we listen to tion. vicing clients since 1962. Each also available. ing. We and that the lakes, everything on beach, 28-year-old has now set up a Give a Little to raise funds for the Nelson Surf Lifesaving Club as part of her paddle attempt. Aiming to raise $1000 for every kilometre paddled, she says the idea to incorporate fundraising for the club was a natural fit. As a member of the local 24/7 search and rescue squad, an active lifeguard, patrol captain and Britt Spencer’s decision to paddle 33km from Tāhunanui to Kaiteriteri was made on a whim, but being a strength and SEE PAGE 2 conditioning coach, she “loves a good challenge”. Photo: Jack Malcolm. Local Democracy Reporter
Paddling across Tasman Bay ‘too easy’
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