Tales with a The fine art of twist P4 teaching P25 The Leader Tasman edition Thursday, December 15, 2016 Richmond I Waimea I Murchison I Mapua I Motueka I Golden Bay tasmanleader.co.nz Charities rejoice as gifts flow Christmas is a time of giving and many How to help people from Nelson- Put some bounce into Tasman have shown Christmas morning The Salvation Army says sports they care by donating balls are top of the list for its gifts to those who are appeal. It also needs gifts suitable for under-3s. Drop to less fortunate. Cherie the Kmart Wishing Tree Appeal, Sivignon reports. any Sallies family store or leave unwrapped gifts at Nelson Mail offices in Nelson until noon on Hundreds of Nelson-Tasman fam- December 22 and Richmond ilies are set to have a brighter until noon tomorrow. Christmas this year with Don’t forget Mum, teens and donations flooding into the tweens Fifeshire Foundation. The Fifeshire Foundation’s Manager Rachel Swarbrick appeal wants nice-smelling said the foundation had a target of soaps and creams, deodorants helping 300 families this or even a good book for hard- Christmas. Last week, as she working mums. It also needs surveyed a sea of donated gifts at gifts for teens and tweens. Visit Richmond Mall, Swarbrick said the Richmond Mall giving tree she expected the foundation or information centre or drop would reach that goal. presents to any NBS branch. ‘‘It’s amazing to actually see Think of festive treats for food packs ‘‘It's about locals It’s business as usual for St looking after Vincent de Paul, albeit with room for Christmas treats. The locals.’’ team puts together festive food Rachel Swarbrick packs with the usual staples but welcome Christmas extras. Think mince pies, shortbread or the response of the community Christmas cake. giving,’’ she said. Care for the elderly with Milestone Homes Nelson Bays donations of food, toiletries provided a boost for the foun- Donated goods including food dation this year after new home and toiletries for Age Concern consultant Cherie Baker had the gift parcels can be left at the idea of a tree in the mall to make Age Concern office, 62 Oxford it easy for people to donate. Adam Hills, left, and Rachel Swarbrick with Milestone Homes director Simon Collett gather some of the presents donated St in Richmond, between 9am Regional manager Adam Hills at Richmond Mall for families in need. CHERIE SIVIGNON/FAIRFAX NZ and 4pm Monday to Friday said Milestone contacted the until tomorrow. Fifeshire Foundation to distribute ‘‘pressies for Mum and Dad, too’’. Hills said Milestone Homes increase in demand for food Here’s to help continuing the gifts to people in need. ‘‘We’re trying to reduce the also provided a cash donation of parcels. into the New Year The response from the public stress in the home a little bit,’’ she $1000 and hoped to arrange a simi- Captain Kenneth Walker said The Nelson Red Cross needs had been ‘‘phenomenal’’, Hills said. lar partnership with the foun- housing affordability issues had more volunteers to help its said. Fifeshire Foundation had its dation and the mall next year. increased hardship for many in Refugee Resettlement Other donations for the own Christmas list of families to ‘‘We’re also keen to make this the community. Programme. Local residents Fifeshire Foundation such as non- help and would also provide more of a nationwide approach,’’ He said he had faith in those willing to welcome refugees perishable food and cash could be donations to other key groups and he said, referring to the other who were more fortunate to step and help them settle into the left at NBS offices or Fifeshire agencies that helped people in Milestone Homes franchises up and help, despite many having area can contact the Red Cross House in Nelson. need including social workers, around New Zealand. already given to the Kaikoura on 548 4978. The Kaikoura Swarbrick said as well as gifts budgeting services and Women’s At The Salvation Army, all appeal. earthquake appeal is also for children, Fifeshire Foundation Refuge. signs point to a busier festive Age Concern is hoping to bring ongoing. planned to deliver food packages ‘‘It’s about locals looking after season than last December and some joy to isolated older people and a grocery voucher along with locals,’’ Swarbrick said. the foodbank has already noted an by giving them a Christmas gift. CH-7522469AA Find us at 42a Hallifax St, Nelson City • P: 03 548 0903 • www.broomfields.co.nz 2 THE TASMAN LEADER, DECEMBER 15, 2016 stuff.co.nz YOUR PAPER, YOUR PLACE ROCK IT OUT Blistering Tongues play tonight This newspaper is STU subject to NZ Press from 8:00pm–11:00pm, The Royal Council procedures. SAYS Hotel, Bridge St, Nelson. 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Motueka Community Board chairman Brent Maru made the comment after Tuesday’s meet- ing. ‘‘The community needs to step up and help police address the methamphetamine and cannabis issues in town. It has to say the availability of such drugs is not okay in Motueka.’’ The board was satisfied with the Motueka police and voted unanimously not to hold a public meeting to discuss policing levels in the town. ‘‘But this does not take away the public’s ability to have a dis- cussion (with police) and ask questions,’’ Maru said. Board members met with Nel- Nelson Bays son Bays Area Commander Police Area Inspector Mat Arnold-Kelly and Commander Mat Motueka crime prevention Arnold-Kelly. PHOTO: VIRGINIA sergeant Rob Crawford in a closed WOOLF/ FAIRFAX NZ meeting a fortnight ago.