The Wood, Nelson

239 days ago

The perfect treat this Mother's Day

Sunday Star Times

This Mother's Day treat yourself or a loved one with the ultimate Sunday self-care gift.

Purchase a discounted subscription to Sunday Star-Times before 12 May, and receive a FREE Antipodes Maya Hyaluronic 72-Hour Hydration Serum worth $56*. Find out more below.

Gifting a subscription? … View more
This Mother's Day treat yourself or a loved one with the ultimate Sunday self-care gift.

Purchase a discounted subscription to Sunday Star-Times before 12 May, and receive a FREE Antipodes Maya Hyaluronic 72-Hour Hydration Serum worth $56*. Find out more below.

Gifting a subscription? Add a personalised e-card to your order to make your gift even more special. Offer ends next week so don’t miss out! T&Cs apply, promo code must be applied.
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242 days ago

Wok wanted pay cash

Louise from Nelson South

Wok wanted - anything considered.
Willing to pay cash.
Please call or text 0276025945
Or email louisemarychaney1@gmail.com

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241 days ago

Friday night at the Observatory

Steve from Toi Toi - Washington Valley

Nelson Astronomical Society is about to start it's winter public observing season. Most clear Friday nights until daylight savings we will open the Cawthron Observatory at Cliffton terrace School and for a small donation you can enjoy views through several different telescopes including our … View moreNelson Astronomical Society is about to start it's winter public observing season. Most clear Friday nights until daylight savings we will open the Cawthron Observatory at Cliffton terrace School and for a small donation you can enjoy views through several different telescopes including our wonderful Celestron C-14 scope. Visit our Facebook page (Nelson astronomical Society) for details and conformation of when we are open. Updated Thursday and Friday afternoon.

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240 days ago

Spirited Conversations 22 May

Sandy from Stepneyville

Human Resources professional Emily Bissett has worked in industries and organisations focusing on the recruitment of employees across a range of sectors at all levels. She will address challenges facing employers and employees in her presentation:
THE CHANGING FACE OF… View more
Human Resources professional Emily Bissett has worked in industries and organisations focusing on the recruitment of employees across a range of sectors at all levels. She will address challenges facing employers and employees in her presentation:
THE CHANGING FACE OF EMPLOYMENT:
HOW IT WILL LOOK AND FEEL IN THE FUTURE?
Work is beginning to look and feel very different across jobs, industries and the globe. What factors are influencing this; what are some of the implications for employees and employers in the ever-changing market, and what will the future of work look like?

Where? Café Yaza, Montgomery Square Nelson,
When? Wednesday 22 May at 7.30pm
Yaza opens for dining/drinks 6.00pm - Conversation 7.30 - 9.30pm

Bring a friend, discuss, eat, drink, listen, question and comment.

Treat yourself and support our partners Yaza Café at the same time.
Come early and try their 'Spirited Conversations' menu!

Koha to cover costs – no reservations.
More info: Barry 0276327869; Karen 548 6241

See you at Yaza!

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241 days ago

Beautiful timber products

Al from Richmond

3 tier batten shelf. 1.6 metres X 600mm square at base. Great for plants or towels etc. Very sturdy. $90
Beautiful macrocarpa seats. Locally sourced timber from Wakefield mill. 3 sizes. All 200mm X 100mm timber so very strong. Seats legs routed into seat and landscape screwed. Black stain $20 … View more
3 tier batten shelf. 1.6 metres X 600mm square at base. Great for plants or towels etc. Very sturdy. $90
Beautiful macrocarpa seats. Locally sourced timber from Wakefield mill. 3 sizes. All 200mm X 100mm timber so very strong. Seats legs routed into seat and landscape screwed. Black stain $20 extra. Prices from $85 to $105.
Small h4 ground treated planter box. 200mm x 50mm. Ideal for little patio etc.
Richmond 0278597436

Negotiable

244 days ago

Poll: Would you want an unconventional funeral?

The Team from Neighbourly.co.nz

Funerals can cost as much as $22,000 and the planning can be stressful especially at a time when loved ones are grieving. Some New Zealanders are re-imagining funerals by making their own coffin or having a relaxed ceremony at home. Would you want a less traditional funeral? Share your thoughts … View moreFunerals can cost as much as $22,000 and the planning can be stressful especially at a time when loved ones are grieving. Some New Zealanders are re-imagining funerals by making their own coffin or having a relaxed ceremony at home. Would you want a less traditional funeral? Share your thoughts below.

Type 'Not For Print' if you wish your comments to be excluded from the Conversations column of your local paper.

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Would you want an unconventional funeral?
  • 83.9% Yes
    83.9% Complete
  • 13.9% No
    13.9% Complete
  • 2.2% Other - I'll share below!
    2.2% Complete
1975 votes
241 days ago

Spoil someone special this Mother’s Day

mags4gifts.co.nz

With Mother’s Day just around the corner, we’ve got you covered. Enjoy up to 34% off 1-year magazine subscriptions and grab a gift for yourself or a mother figure that’ll last all year long!

With over 50 titles to choose from, there’s something for everyone at mags4gifts.co.nz. To make … View more
With Mother’s Day just around the corner, we’ve got you covered. Enjoy up to 34% off 1-year magazine subscriptions and grab a gift for yourself or a mother figure that’ll last all year long!

With over 50 titles to choose from, there’s something for everyone at mags4gifts.co.nz. To make your gift even more special, make sure to click the “This order is a gift” box to add a free personalised e-card to your order. Mother’s Day offers end at midnight on 11 May, so don’t miss out! T&Cs apply.
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242 days ago

Monthly Pop-Up Psychodrama Evening

Ali from Toi Toi - Washington Valley

Monthly Pop-Up Psychodrama in Whakatu/Nelson
with Claire Guy (AANZPA)
3rd Wednesday of each month

Next session: Wednesday, May 15th, 2024
7.00pm – 9.30pm (arrive from 6.45pm)
At Victory Community Centre/TePuna Hauora o Wairepo
2 Totara St, Toi Toi, Whakatu/ Nelson
Have more freedom and … View more
Monthly Pop-Up Psychodrama in Whakatu/Nelson
with Claire Guy (AANZPA)
3rd Wednesday of each month

Next session: Wednesday, May 15th, 2024
7.00pm – 9.30pm (arrive from 6.45pm)
At Victory Community Centre/TePuna Hauora o Wairepo
2 Totara St, Toi Toi, Whakatu/ Nelson
Have more freedom and creative responses to situations you face in your life and in the world. Come along and experience this lively engaging method exploring personal, political and community issues. You will increase your spontaneity and find new ways to respond to old situations or new challenges in your life. Psychodrama enables us to free ourselves from limitations, restrictions and obstacles, enhance our capacity to relate to others, and build self-acceptance and greater self-awareness.
This evening group session will be a gentle introduction to the philosophy and methods of psychodrama.
No acting experience required.
Cost: Koha
More information: Ph Ali 027 276 5992 awatersong@gmail.com aliwatersong.co.nz...
(Organised by the Central Region of the Australia and New Zealand Psychodrama Association)

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242 days ago

Psychodrama Workshop at Craigieburn

Ali from Toi Toi - Washington Valley

PSYCHODRAMA WORKSHOP
with Ali Watersong and Simon Jones
Craigieburn Forest Park, Canterbury High Country

16-19 May 2024
You are invited to join this annual personal development workshop being held at Craigieburn in the Canterbury High Country. The workshop uses the psychodrama method to … View more
PSYCHODRAMA WORKSHOP
with Ali Watersong and Simon Jones
Craigieburn Forest Park, Canterbury High Country

16-19 May 2024
You are invited to join this annual personal development workshop being held at Craigieburn in the Canterbury High Country. The workshop uses the psychodrama method to promote and expand creativity and spontaneity in all aspects of life, including personal, global and spiritual issues. During the workshop you can expect to enhance or regenerate life by developing new responses in your relation to yourself, your family, friends, workplace or community.
The Craigieburn Environment Centre is nestled in beech forest at the base of the Craigieburn Mountain Range. This beautiful setting has been chosen to support mental and emotional restoration, and to promote creative expression. This will be our tenth annual psychodrama workshop in the mountains. Our aim is to offer experiential psychodrama to a wide range of people, including those with no previous psychodrama experience.
The retreat fee ranges from $900-$1300 depending on your annual income and provides for your use of retreat facilities, group sessions, home-cooked meals, and 3-nights’ accommodation.
Your Investment: $900.00 (for annual income under $30,000)
(incl. GST) $1100.00 (for annual income between $30,000 & $75,000)
$1300.00 (for annual income over $75,000)
TO REGISTER ONLINE: CLICK HERE
Enquiries to: Ali awatersong@gmail.com or 027 276 5992
Simon simonvjones.57@gmail.com

Schedule:
The workshop begins with a meal at 6.00 p.m. on Thursday 16th May and concludes at 3pm on Sunday 19th May. You are welcome to arrive at the venue any time from 4pm on Thursday.
Catering:
The workshop is fully catered from dinner on Thursday evening through to lunchtime on Sunday. The serving of meals and cleaning up afterwards is undertaken communally.
About the Leaders:
Ali Watersong is a certificated psychodramatist now living in Whakatu/Nelson. She has led numerous personal growth groups over the past 30+ years and delights in using the psychodrama method to assist people to create the lives they want. She loves being in nature whether that is through tramping, kayaking, skiing or playing with her dog, Sophie.
Simon Jones is an experienced qualified psychodramatist and has been leading psychodrama groups for the past 20 years. He knows that Psychodrama is an effective, enlivening, experiential method, that he uses with individuals and groups. He has lived in Golden Bay with his partner Carol for most of the last 45 years, where he has a counselling practice.
Venue:
Located in Craigieburn Forest Park, the Craigieburn Environment Centre is set in the spectacular Canterbury high country, surrounded by mountains and beech forest, just over 100km west of Christchurch. It is approximately one-and-three-quarter hours travel by road from Christchurch on State Highway 73.
The Craigieburn Environmental Centre is a cosy venue and a base for a range of recreational activities, including walking, tramping, mountain and rock climbing, skiing, mountain-biking, caving, and fishing. You are encouraged to bring comfortable indoor clothes and footwear, together with outdoor apparel for exploring the local surroundings. As air temperatures can vary from being very hot midday to cool in the evening, we recommend you bring clothing for all climates. For further information, see enved.org.nz...
Accommodation:
Korimako Lodge is the main Centre building and can comfortably accommodate 28 people with its large kitchen, main workshop room, and four separate bunkrooms, and electricity throughout. Recent improvements include new individual bunks and mattresses, and a large night-store heater in the kitchen. There is also a log burner in the main workshop room.
Accommodation is provided on Thursday, Friday and Saturday nights in single bunk beds. No bedding is supplied so bring your own sheets, duvets, pillows and towels. Bathroom, shower and toilet facilities are shared.
On Sunday, the workshop concludes by 3pm and there will be approximately an hour of cleaning up to do prior to leaving the venue. Please schedule this into your plans for homeward travel.

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242 days ago

Navigating the Turning Points in Your Life workshop

Ali from Toi Toi - Washington Valley

Navigating the Turning Points in Your Life
Monday, 6th May 2024 from 6 - 9 pm
Victory Community Centre, 2 Totara St, Nelson

Led by Cher Williscroft and Simon Gurnsey

Join us for an engaging evening where we explore the Turning Points in your life.

This workshop is a unique opportunity to… View more
Navigating the Turning Points in Your Life
Monday, 6th May 2024 from 6 - 9 pm
Victory Community Centre, 2 Totara St, Nelson

Led by Cher Williscroft and Simon Gurnsey

Join us for an engaging evening where we explore the Turning Points in your life.

This workshop is a unique opportunity to discover your direction and identify how you are supported in it. In this interactive 3 hr session, you will delve into significant moments that have shaped your life and explore how they have influenced the path you're on today.
Through psychodramatic and sociometric techniques, we will help you connect the dots between these turning points and your current aspirations.
By the end of this workshop, you will have gained a deeper understanding of your life's trajectory, warm up to your life’s direction, and pinpoint the individuals who have been instrumental in your journey.
This is a chance for you to gain insights with like-minded individuals on a similar quest for personal growth and self-realisation.
Join us as we navigate Turning Points together and set a course for your future.
No acting experience required.

Cost: Koha to venue hire
Led by: Cher Williscroft, Sociodramatist Trainer, Educator, Practitioner
and Simon Gurnsey, Sociometrist TEPit Psychodrama Trainer, Educator, Practitioner
(ordinary members of AANZPA Inc)
More information: Contact Cher Williscroft 027 226 6408 or email nelson@psychodrama.org.nz

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242 days ago

Personal Growth Group for Women in Nelson

Ali from Toi Toi - Washington Valley

Living Your Authentic Life –
a weekly personal growth group for women in Whakatu/Nelson

With Ali Watersong

Discover ways to live your life with more authenticity and spontaneity. Build your capacity and develop your ability to respond effectively to old situations or new challenges. In … View more
Living Your Authentic Life –
a weekly personal growth group for women in Whakatu/Nelson

With Ali Watersong

Discover ways to live your life with more authenticity and spontaneity. Build your capacity and develop your ability to respond effectively to old situations or new challenges. In this weekly course you will

• Gain deeper self-awareness and understand yourself better by learning what motivates your behaviour.
• Empower yourself and discover new ways to act in the here-and-now.
• Overcome the obstacles and challenges to living your life with freedom, vitality and authenticity.

We will use psychodrama to explore themes relevant to you and the group. Psychodrama is an enlivening action group method where you can gain new perspectives and insights by setting out scenes from your life using things and other people. It will assist you to develop your spontaneity and creativity in all areas of your life.
No acting experience is required.

When: 6 x Thursday mornings: May 23rd, May 30th, June 6th, 13th, 20th, 27th.

Where: The Nelson Women's Centre, 44 Trafalgar St, Whakatu/Nelson

Cost: $90.00 - $120.00 (can be paid weekly: $15 - $20/week)

Enrolments: Email Ali awatersong@gmail.com

Contact: Ali Watersong 027 276 5992 aliwatersong.co.nz...

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242 days ago

2 x doors

Greta from Richmond

2 x doors in good condition

Price: $250

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243 days ago

Mobility Scooter

Eileen from Richmond

Has a new larger battery. If you are finding it a bit difficult to walk this little Scooter is the answer. Owner has passed away or would not be selling. Telephone 03 5446392 or 021-0295-4599

Price: $1,150

243 days ago

Celebrating Our Resident Authors On World Book Day

Ernest Rutherford Retirement Village

It was World Book Day on the 23rd of April, so what better time to celebrate some of our talented residents who have published books.

They range from children’s books, to poems, from non-fiction to a first novel - and all are proof that there is no age limit when it comes to creativity!

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It was World Book Day on the 23rd of April, so what better time to celebrate some of our talented residents who have published books.

They range from children’s books, to poems, from non-fiction to a first novel - and all are proof that there is no age limit when it comes to creativity!

Click read more for the full story.

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