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Wednesday 12 February 2025
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Roadworks return to Wensley MAX FRETHEY
Local Democracy Reporter
Wensley Rd residents would be forgiven for feeling like they’re stuck in Groundhog Day after
Tasman District Council announced yet more roadworks for the busy Richmond street. Over the past 12 months, the street has been subject to what the mayor once described as “in-
terminable” roadworks. A new wall and wider footpath were installed in February 2024, the road structure was temporarily strengthened
in April, traffic calming and active travel infrastructure for cyclists was installed in May, some speed humps that were installed in May were removed in August after resident backlash, and, to
aggravate matters further, the road’s bitumen melted in the unseasonal December heat. But these next works, which are
SEE PAGE 2
Brightwater’s Kees Town, 12, contributed to the mass return of deepwater species at the weekend’s Motueka Memorial RSA Fishing Competition. Photo: Gordon Preece.
Kees to fishing success GORDON PREECE “Win stuff and have fun” was junior fisher Kees Town’s target in the Motueka Memorial RSA Fishing Competition between 7 and 9 February.
The community showpiece has become a regular for the Brightwater 12-year-old, who waits with bated breath each time he ventures out with his whānau, who together have garnered a prize haul at previous events. Continued on Page 3.
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