The story of the Friends of Nelson Haven The story of the Friends of Nelson Haven & Tasman Bay by Michael North Friends of Nelson Haven and Tasman Bay First published 2007 by Friends of Nelson Haven & Tasman Bay, Inc. PO Box 365, Nelson 7040, New Zealand
[email protected] • www.nelsonhaven.org.nz © Friends of Nelson Haven & Tasman Bay, Inc. All rights reserved. With the exception of fair dealing for purposes of research or private study, or criticism or review, no part of this publication may be reproduced, stored or transmitted in any form or by any means, without prior permission in writing from the copyright holders. Copying for general distribution, for advertising or promotional purposes, for creating new collective works or for resale, is prohibited. Special requests should be addressed to the copyright holders. ISBN 978-0-473-12216-4 Acknowledgements The idea of having this brief history written was conceived by Gwen Struik and made possible by writing and publishing grants to Friends from the Lottery Grants Board, Environment and Heritage committee. Interviews were held with Gwen, and with former and current committee members Patrick McGrath, Noel Matheson and Steffan Browning. Initial research by Simon Horrocks, including interview notes, proved very useful in piecing together the formative times of Friends. Comments on the initial and final drafts were canvassed from former and current committee members Frank Boyce, Roger Bray, Duncan & Jane Harris, Henk Heinekamp, Pam Lambert, Doris Reynolds, Margot & Peter Syms and A.E. (Tony) West. The sections on sewage and aquaculture were reworked to include more detail by Gwen and Steffan.