Exceeding all expectations, Tasman District Council won the ‘tenacity’ division trophy at this year’s Heave for Hospice fundraiser at the top of Trafalgar Street.
Heave for Hospice is a friendly tug-o-war competition between teams from local businesses, sports groups and organisations – the culminating event of the biennial Hands Up for Hospice appeal throughout the month of May.
Nelson Tasman Hospice provides specialist palliative care services for people of all ages with life-limiting illnesses, supporting them, their whānau and carers, through illness, death and bereavement.
Aside from supporting the great work of Hospice, our main aim was to avenge our loss to Nelson City Council in the 2024 event, which we achieved after a mighty back-and-forth contest. It was good to see they put up the right number of people this time, too.
Further wins against NBS and Sprig + Fern earned us a place against the big pulling teams in the ‘power’ division. Determined to make the most of the promotion, Tasman’s eight-strong team – led by Mayor Tim King at the front – put up a good scrap against construction firm Naylor Love before conceding a hard-fought match-up.
Despite some impressive showings in the power division, perennial powerhouse Downers was once again too strong for all comers in taking out another Heave for Hospice title.
As we go to print, the final donations were still coming in from the competing teams. You can see how much has been raised at handsupforhospice.org.nz(external link).
See you all in 2028!
