annual plan submission - marlborough
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Annual Plan Submission
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Contents Page
1. Contents page ………………………………………………………1
2. Introduction from the Chair………………………………………...2
3. Aerial view and plans/drawings ……………………………………3
4. Photographs of 76 Main Road and Museum ……………………….4
5. Museum Business Plan ………………………………………....5 - 7
6. Finance…………………………………………………………..8 - 9
7. Charities Certificate of Registration……………………………….10
8. History. ……………………………………………………….11 - 13
9. Menzshed Business Plan..…………………………………….14 - 17
10. Letters of Support.……………………………………………18 - 26
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Havelock Museum Inc Soc and Menz Shed
Submission to Marlborough District Council 04/05/2020
The Havelock Museum is submitting, jointly with the Menzshed, for the
Marlborough District Council to purchase the Commercial section at 76
Main Road Havelock (northern side Museum).
The section would be ideal for MDC as a landbank (and it will never be
cheaper than it is now) also maybe to use for Community Development in
the future.
The MDC could use half of the section for a carpark, which is needed at the
northern end of the village as in the summer there is limited parking on the
Main Road, from the Garage to the School. A lot of correspondence has
been received regarding this shortage.
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Left: Aerial View of 76 Main Road
Above: Sign showing section for sale
Above: Plan No. 1 Preferred Above: Plan No. 2
Photos showing 76 Main Road buildings and proximity to Museum
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Images of 76 Main Road showing its proximity to the Havelock Museum
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HAVELOCK MUSEUM BUSINESS PLAN
Revision: 22nd April, 2020
Mission Statement
The Mission Statement of the Havelock Museum is:
• to maintain the historic building/s owned by the Society as a depository and museum for the historical artifacts of Havelock and the surrounding area.
• to safe-keep, preserve, protect and display the collection to the public.
• increase community awareness of the regional history.
• to promote appreciation and respect for our heritage.
• to invite and build community support for participation and contribution to the continuation of the museum and its purpose.
Statement of Purpose
The Havelock Museum is to shed light upon the history of our community from the early pioneers to the
present, to increase understanding and appreciation of our community’s heritage. To preserve and
present for the public’s education and enjoyment, the collection acquired of the Havelock area’s history.
BUSINESS PROFILE
The Havelock Museum is a not- for–profit Incorporated Society (Reg. No 306997) which is registered under
Charitable Trusts Act (No. CC 10251)
Objects: Contained in Paragraph 4 of Society Rules:
4. OBJECTS of the Society shall be. (a) The preservation, continuation and augmentation of the Havelock Museum including
donated, purchased or borrowed items which relates to the Havelock, Linkwater, Canvastown and Wakamarina areas and meet the collection policy set out in the by-laws. The term preservation may include preservation by photographic or electronic means.
(b) The administration and care of the Havelock Museum. (c) The promotion of and encouragement of support for the Havelock Museum.
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(d) To purchase, take on lease or otherwise acquire land, buildings and premises to erect, maintain, alter or repair any buildings or erections or other property, to purchase, hire or otherwise acquire chattels of all descriptions and to manage, let, sell, exchange, dispose of or otherwise deal with any property of the Society.
(e) To borrow, raise or secure the payment of money by any means in particular by the issue of charges, bonds, obligations, guarantees, mortgages or other securities, charged upon all or any of the property of the Society, and to draw, make, accept, endorse and discount, execute, issue and negotiate, cheques, promissory notes, bills of exchange, bills of lading, warrants, debentures and other negotiable or transferable instruments and to execute guarantees.
(f) To enter into any partnership or arrangement for sharing of profits, union of interest, co-operation, joint venture, reciprocal concession or otherwise with any person, firm or company carrying on or being engaged in or about to carry on or engage in any business or transaction which the Society is authorised to carry on and to engage in any business or transaction capable of being conducted either directly or indirectly to the benefit of the Society or its members and to take or otherwise acquire shares and securities in or from any such person, firm or company, and to sell, hold, re-issue with or without guarantee or otherwise deal with the same.
(g) To invest, lend and deal with the moneys of the Society not immediately required for carrying on its business upon such securities and in such manner as from time to time may be determined upon.
(h) To raise money by subscription and to grant any rights and privileges to subscribers.
Make Up:
• Entirely staffed by volunteers
• At this stage, Museum is restricted to one building (original Methodist Church) with second building used as storage for exhibits and storage for goods sold in Flea Market (Jack Shand building)- a regular fund-raising exercise. Our five-year plan will see this second building becoming part of the Museum and will contain displays around pre-European history, social and small business history of the area in the front portion, plus an extensive photographic display. The back portion, which will be enlarged) will remain as workroom and storage for exhibits not on display.
Geographic scope:
• Rai Valley, Pelorus basin, Wakamarina & Canvastown, Havelock to Okaramio, Linkwater and the Pelorus Sounds
S.W.O.T ANALYSIS Strengths: Enthusiastic volunteers and active committee; prominent position in Havelock town with eye catching engine (Aunt Sally) outside-probably most photographed item in Havelock; Society free from debt; high public profile in town; positive links with other Havelock community organisations and businesses; Associate members willing to assist with projects. Weaknesses: Committee members aging-not attracting younger members onto Committee; no room for further expansion of facility; few cash reserves; inability to have attendant stationed at Museum (lack of room & Health & Safety issues) thereby reducing cash collecting ability (apart
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from donation box); little has happened in drafting a MOU with Tangata whenua. Nowhere to store/display larger items donated to us (hay-rake, large boat winch and fire appliance) Opportunities: Jack Shand building in process of being converted into auxiliary Museum as described above. With the addition of the toilet at back of Jack Shand building, the possibility of engaging a volunteer/employee as a part-time attendant becomes more realistic. This also gives us the opportunity of enlarging the display of Pelorus history- social, small businesses, pre-European history and our display of photographic material. Likely donation of larger items will also add to our relevance. Threats: Loss of key personnel from committee; natural disasters or fire- such an iconic building could not be replaced; finding an additional source of income with Flea Market being dismantled under our five-year plan.
COMPETITIVE ADVANTAGE • Unlikely that any other Museum could be established in this area
• Shops and Motels are willing to assist us in any way they can, including stocking our goods for sale
• Newsletters and articles have ensured Museum has a high profile, including in areas beyond Marlborough.
Finance:
See attached document with budget: Comparisons 2015 - 2020 plus budget 2021
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A Brief History of the Havelock Museum.
The Havelock Museum was established in 1973. Its formation was encouraged by Norman Brayshaw, who with
the Lions Club of Havelock, arranged for the use of the disused Methodist Church of St. John to be used for the
display of articles of local interest. Items were collected from around the area, and a display, largely centred on
the saw-milling industry was opened to the public.
The members of the Lions Club cared for the museum for many years, but in the mid 80’s the Church
wished to sell the property, and it was purchased by the local body as a probable site for a future town
hall or other civic amenity. Soon after this, the Lions Club found that it was not able, due to other
commitments, to continue caring for the museum, and the Museum Society was formed, largely due to
the hard work and practical assistance of Mr. Jack Shand.
The development of the museum had been delayed as the site was actively considered suitable for the
establishment of a retirement settlement, which jeopardised the society’s tenure of the building. This scheme
was eventually abandoned, and early in 1992 the Society received the title of part of the section, containing the
museum building.
The Museum as the Methodist Church in the late 19th Century.
The church was not only a religious focus but a strong part of the family life. In the 60’s the church closed
as people moved from the area. It lay disused, forlorn and it seemed forgotten. The Methodist Trust
handed it to the Blenheim Methodist group.
The church building was ideal for a museum in that it had links with Havelock’s earliest beginnings when
the Brownlee’s milled the forests of the Kaituna, Pelorus and Rai Valleys and provided the economic
impetus for the thriving stagecoach town and port service centre. It was constructed from locally milled
rimu from Brownlee’s mill with matai used in flooring.
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Jack Shand Building
In the winter of 1992 the Havelock Suburban Hall was donated to the Museum by Mr. Jack Shand to be used
as a support building. The Hall was built at a cost of £100-10-01 by Neil Wratt and assisted by Doug Coward
and the local settlers who gave voluntary labour. It was opened on 6th December 1938.
The flooring used was Matai at a cost of 25 shillings per 100 feet.
The Hall was the focal point of the Havelock Suburban Valley and was used for farmer’s meetings, church
services, dances, social gatherings and birthday celebrations.
During World war 2 the Hall was used for fundraising and the ‘send off’ and ‘welcome home’ for the Havelock
Suburban servicemen.
From when it was first opened the Country Women’s Institute held their monthly meetings there.
Havelock Suburban Country Women’s Institute Song and Dance Team of 1962 beside
the Havelock Suburban Hall. Singers Nancy Price, Val Neuman, Dorreen Huddleston,
Sylvia Ritchie and Daphne Higgins as ‘they like to be beside the seaside’.
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Locomotive
The locomotive on display at the front of the Museum is an 1893 Barclay No. 718 and was manufactured
and imported in 1893 from Glascow by engineer and sawmiller William Brownlee. She was affectionately
named “Aunt Sally” by those who worked on her. Drivers were David Young and William Morrison.
William Brownlee had been milling in the area from mid 1864 and became the first to use iron tram rails
in place of wooden rails. He laid his own private tram line (now defunct) from “Blackball” to the Rai
Valley. In all there was 50 miles of steel tram lines. Evidence of this can still be seen at “Blackball”
which is just 2.2 kilometers west of Havelock.
“Aunt Sally” had an experimental double drum winch fitted in 1895 for pulling logs which made her the
first mobile log hauler in N.Z. Unfortunately the winch was found to not be very satisfactory for log
hauling and was removed.
An incident occurred nearing Blackball one day in 1896 when Bill (Stumpy) Morrison was driving “Aunt
Sally” with his wife Mrs. Morrison as a passenger. Due to a coupling breaking whilst pulling a load the
engine gave a leap ahead which unbalanced the driver throwing him out. He jumped up and waved to
Mrs. Morrison to shut off the throttle but she thought he said to jump off. “Aunt Sally” went on without
a driver to end up over the end of the wharf into the Pelorus River at Blackball (just after a sailing ship
had moved out). Arthur Hewetson pulled her out of the sea with his traction engine.” (Arthur Hewetson
owned the first steam traction engine in the locality).
In 1916 “Aunt Sally” was shipped down the West Coast. From 1918 – 59 she was working at the Ruru
mill at Lake Brunner where she carted timber logs and gravel for the laying of new tram lines. In 1970
Trevor Krammer, William Arthur (Bill) Brownlee, Balph Douslin, Cyril Harris, and Ross Crispin with
the assistance of the Lions Club, brought “Aunt Sally” back up to retire in Havelock.
The present “Aunt Sally” little resembles that in this old photo taken just near Pelorus Bridge
dragging logs across the Pelorus River. In 1949 she derailed and had a different cab and tank fitted.
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BUSINESS PLAN
Revision date:
Objectives
• The purposes of the Society are to promote fellowship and comradeship amongst members focussed on the sharing of skills/knowledge, tools and an interest in skilled trades, crafts, and hobbies:
• To provide a venue [to be known as the Havelock Menzshed] where skilled and unskilled people can share knowledge, friendship, and company with each other. Where there is access to tools people can work on their individual projects of a “not for profit” type and also projects of community value.
• To utilise the society’s facilities or resources at times for men only or women only or for other community groups.
• To provide a safe environment for all who work in or visit the shed
• To take such steps as are practicable to provide and advance the physical and mental well-being of members.
• To facilitate the use of the Shed by the Havelock Community at times when it is not in use by its members.
• To encourage donations of money and equipment which will increase the range of activities able to be carried out in the Shed and resources available to members.
(Section3 of Constitution)
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Statement of purpose:
• The Havelock Menzshed is a community-based, non-profit, non-commercial
organization that is accessible to all men and whose primary activity is the provision
of a safe and friendly environment where men are able to work on meaningful
projects at their own pace in their own time in the company of other men. A major
objective is to advance the well-being and health of their male members
Business profile:
• The Havelock Menzshed is a not- for–profit Incorporated Society (Reg. No 2565880)
and is registered under Charitable Trusts Act (No CC49492.)
Make up:
• Havelock Menzshed is staffed entirely by volunteers. At this time it operates from
Shed 67 at Havelock Marina. The rental and power usage is sponsored by Port
Marlbough New Zealand under an agreement to lease dated 1st February 2015. The
term of lease is 10 years.
• Geographic scope is Rai Valley, Pelorus basin, Wakamarina & Canvastown, Havelock to Okaramio, Linkwater and the Pelorus Sounds.
• The Shed is open every Wednesday from 9am – 1pm and at such other times as
authorised by the Committee Chair or Projects Manager for the time being, provided
Health and Safety bylaws are complied with.
• The Shed has monthly committee meetings with a formal agenda. All members are
entitled to attend the meeting and to speak, but not vote.
• Revenue is derived from members’ subscriptions and donations from public,
although there have been several grants for specific projects (e.g. extension to shed.
SWOT analysis:
Strengths:Enthisiastic members with an experienced and proactive committee. Shed
situated in easily accessible site. Port Marlborough is an ideal Landlord. Money saved
from not paying rent or power is available for purchase of machinery.
Positive profile in the community. Members willing to carry out projects for the benefit of the
community or to assist individuals in need. Port Marlborough has provided area for timber
storage. Advice and support from Menzshed New Zealand of which Havelock Menzshed is
a financial member. (NZ 0044)
Weaknesses: Size of shed inhibits growth of member numbers and the type of projects we
can carry out. Metalwork in the Shed is not possible because of risk of fire in a small area.
There is nowhere for a social area, therefore not practical to invite health professionals to
meet with us.
Opportunities: Ability to provide classes for Havelock School children or women’s classes
if larger venue can be found. With a larger building, a metal working division could be
established, thereby attracting a group of men with interests in metal work. Working with
primary-aged school children at Rai Valley Area School (as invited by HoD.)
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Larger premises would enable the Shed to place more emphasis on the mental health and welfare of the members as we would be able to encourage more men to visit or become members. For a group of guys who can often be lonely and isolated, it is hard to overstate the benefit of a Club like this. The social interaction and the challenge of giving people tasks to work on and think about between meetings is very valuable for not only the health of the people involved but the health and wellbeing of the Village as a whole. Threats: Possibility of Health and Safety breaches with groups working on different projects
in a small area. The loss of key personnel from the Committee, thereby removing expertise
in gate-keeping as to projects we can undertake.
Havelock MenzShed Inc. Proposed Budget
From 1/07/2020 To 30/06/2021
Item Actual 2019-
2020 Budget
2020-2021 Total
FUNDS IN
511 Donations $945.71 $ 1,500.00
512 Membership $60.00 $ 200.00
514 Expense Reimbursement $5,042.33 $ 8,500.00
515 Johnson Barge $1,860.00 $ 750.00
516 Sale of assets $100.00 $ -
571 SBS Bank Interest $2.80 $ -
Total Funds In $8,010.84 $ 10,950.00
FUNDS OUT
413 Administration $1.00 $ 10.00
416 Mileage reimbursements $0.00 $ 50.00
418 Annual subscription-Nat Menzshed $25.00 $ 25.00
419 Insurance $316.25 $ 350.00
421 Building Materials $4,164.19 $ 6,500.00
422 Shed Maintenance & Improvement $ 250.00
425 Tools & equipment $1,347.33 $ 3,000.00
427 Website $ 50.00
428 Review of accounts $200.00 $ 250.00
429 Promotional $0.00 $ 150.00
430 Social activities $230.31 $ 250.00
Total Funds Out $6,284.08 $ 10,885.00
Excess Income over Expenditure $1,726.76 $ 65.00
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Notes: 1. This budget was prepared prior to the end of the 2019 -2020 financial year, so the current year's figures are incomplete.
2. The current year's figures are strongly affected by the lockdown imposed during the COVID-19 pandemic, resulting in the Shed being closed from mid-March through to this time.
3. As the lockdown is still in force at this time, and the timing and effects of recovery are not known, no allowance for closure of the shed due to the pandemic can be made at this time.
Long term strategies::
• To cater for Pelorus Men’s interests in wood and metal work, to increase the
opportunities for social interaction and opportunties for health support, thereby
increasing the number of active members from 10 to 20.
• With an increase in numbers to improve the opportunities in our community by using
our skills to support other community groups and not-for-profit organisations.
• To provide opportunities for women and children to learn skills in the Shed.
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Letters of Support
20 Deere Ave [email protected] Fenton Park 0211418578 Rotorua. 3010. 07 3486244 18th April, 2020, Marlborough District Council. To whom it may concern, I am writing in support of the Havelock Museum Committee and their desire to purchase the section next door to the Museum. The committee is a dedicated team who have worked tirelessly to preserve Havelock’s history as well as the surrounding districts. The purchase of the section next door would enable the larger industrial, donated items, to be undercover and well protected for the outside elements. I understand there are out-buildings which could incorporate other groups to help with financial outgoings; room for off-road parking would not only be safer for visitors enlightening from their vehicles, but alleviate the pressure from roadside parking. The Havelock Museum is a real asset to the Village; visitors are treated to wonderful displays of items donated by past and present families, which give a great insight into Village life - in days gone by. My connection to Havelock... My great, great grandparents Thomas and Jane Wells, early settlers at Brooklyn Bay. My grandparents Claude and Lizzie Wells, Wakatahuri - boatbuilding and dismantlers. My parents Norman and Myrtle Wells- boat building, and my maternal grandparents Arthur and Olive Lawrence. Myself, a long time Friend of the Havelock Museum. Thanking You. Pauleen Wilkinson – nee Wells. (Ex-Havelock; 1945/1960).
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20 Dear Sir/Madam, I am writing to you in support of the joint proposal from Havelock Menzshed and the Havelock Museum. Whilst I agree that the section is currently an eyesore and a blemish on the Havelock community, it is through an educational lens that I wholeheartedly support this application. The Havelock Menzshed already support school initiatives and have been into school to help our students build pest traps as part of Waiata Manu and build raised vegetable plots for our school garden. Purchasing the plot of land would enable them to create a place where our students could visit and learn the basics of woodcraft and other skills; it would help us to strengthen our relationship and bring the community closer together. Furthermore, by enabling the extension of the Havelock Museum our students would benefit from increased historical displays and would be able to learn more about what our community used to look like and how it used to operate. If you have any questions, please don’t hesitate to contact me. Kind regards Ian Quilter Principal Havelock School
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20/04/2020
To whom it may concern
I support the Application to purchase the section adjacent to the Museum
I have been Regional Collections Manager for the Marlborough Heritage Trust since
January 2019. I first stated helping the Havelock Museum Society out part way through
the year as part of my position eventually I was asked if I could be on their committee. I
see this as a privilege and as a totally separate hat. When I am on the committee I argue
what the best is for the committee. Sometimes I will say “the collection manager thinks this”
or “as part of the MHT this may be appropriate”.
I lived in Havelock for a while after leaving university and I loved it. But as it continues to
get busier and busier, when Linden talked about the idea of obtaining the section for an
extra display shed for out larger objects my answer was “yes please”.
I see the purchase of this section is a benefit for the community because a car park is going
to allow for more people to stop in Havelock at one time over the busy tourist months and
they will have to walk past the museum to go to town. Also having the Menz shed in its new
position with car park access will help their community minded projects.
I also support this as there will be plenty of larger items that people have in the district that
will be amazing for the museum to have. You cannot accept objects if you have no room to
house them. There a number of things including a fire appliance from the 1890s that we
would happily give to Havelock to display, as it is their history.
Thanks so much
Logan Coote (MA Hons)
Regional Collection Manager, Marlborough Heritage Trust
O212333644
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Havelock Community Association P O Box 44 Havelock 27 April 2020 Letter of support for Submission to MDC re Annual Plan from Havelock Museum Inc Soc and Havelock MENZ Shed On behalf of the Havelock Community Association I am writing in support of the proposal submitted jointly by the Havelock Museum and the Havelock MENZ Shed requesting Council to purchase the Commercial section at 76 Main Road, Havelock. To have these two voluntary organisations collaborating on utilising part of that section for their activities would be of great benefit to the community of Havelock. From recent statistics the demographics of our area show that Havelock is becoming a destination for retired people and it is these activities such as expanding and extending the work of both the Museum and the MENZ Shed that help retirees become involved in their community and make them feel they are making a worthwhile contribution to the community. They have much to contribute to the community in the way of voluntary hours, knowledge to share, not to mention the friendships that are developed. To have this eyesore section utilized partly as a car park makes sense, especially in the tourist season which is expanding as more people discover the treasures that Havelock and the Pelurus Sound have to offer. There is not enough safe parking available on the Main Road, especially with the increase of tourist vans and buses. I ask that council look favourably at this submission. Yours faithfully Val Seatter HCA Chair
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Havelock Four Square Supermarket Telephone: (03) 5742 166
68 Main Road Fax: (09) 5742 622
Havelock, 7100 Email: [email protected]
MARLBOROUGH
29 April 2020
To Whom It May Concern
The Havelock Museum and the Havelock Menz Shed have asked us to write a letter of support for their
submission to the Marlborough District Council for the purchase of 76 Main Road, Havelock for a Community
space.
We believe that this site which is zoned commercial would make an ideal community space and ideally in
the future could have the potential to become a community facility that the whole community could use for
different activities for the very young to the elderly.
We have no hesitation in supporting the Marlborough District Council purchasing this property for what
could become a significant asset for our community.
Yours faithfully
Grant and Christine Fisk