We
provide...
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a diverse
mix of local, free to air and live satellite programming from many
sources
- programmes
in good taste that are acceptable to any age group or time slot
- community
access to television broadcasting, with a focus & priority for
local content
We
promote and support...
- sound
family values, local events and fundraising activities
- charities,
organisations and companies that benefit the community
- local
television for the greater Nelson/Golden Bay region and other locations

The Trust is Looking for....
Sponsors
The
Nelson Media Access Trust is an approved IRD registered charitable
trust and therefore donations are tax deductible. To
support technical and administrative costs, and the production of
local
programmes,
all donations can be forwarded to...
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Lyn
Harris-Hogan
Treasurer
Nelson Media Access Trust
P O Box 2108 Stoke
NELSON 7041
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"Thank
you for your generosity. Your sponsorship will take this station
to the next level".
To
setup an automatic payment click
here
To
become a member of 7NELSON click
here
For
further information contact the Treasurer at
or phone (03)-547-2337
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Local Nelson and New Zealand Content
If
you have an idea or activity that is community focused,
then contact Doug Brooks at...
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Doug
Brooks
Nelson Media Access Trust
P O Box 2108 Stoke
NELSON 7041
or
email...

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"7NELSON
presents a great opportunity for the people in this region
to get involved in broadcasting. Jump on board"
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Volunteers
The
Trust requires volunteers with technical, multimedia, accounting and/or
administrative skills. Please forward a personal profile outlining
relevant skills and experience...
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Karen
Hippolite-Combes
Nelson Media Access Trust
P O Box 2108 Stoke
NELSON 7041
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"As
a volunteer your skills and passion will help take 7NELSON
forward!"
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The Board...
Board Members
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Alan
was formerly a General Manager for a nationwide company dealing
in business systems. He now runs his own insurance & investment
business here in Nelson.
As
Chairman of the Nelson Media Access Trust, Alan brings a 'no
nonsense' approach when leading the Board of Trustees. His goal
is to ensure 'family values' are maintained within the broadcasting
of Channel 7's programmes.
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Gary
& his wife Sara have been married 22 years and bring a wealth
of administrative skills to the Trust. Gary served on the North
Otago Victim Support committee and was a trustee of the Waitaki
Trade Aid Trust in Oamaru.
He
is the chairperson of the Nelson Council of Churches, Secretary
of the Nelson Joint Regional Committee, on various Methodist
Synod committees, and a committee member of the Nelson Hospital
Chaplaincy Committee.
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Lyn
Harris-Hogan
Treasurer
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Lyn worked at the Christian Broadcasting Corporation and Suburban
Newspapers in Auckland where she gained experience in multimedia
and journalism. Joining Toastmasters International furthered
her expertise in communication and leadership.
She
has a huge interest in people with special needs and those that
love them and is currently a support worker at Salisbury School
and Chaplain at Nayland Primary School.
Lyn
runs a health and life-skills based business at home and her
passion is to make a difference in people's lives.
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Sue Berryman
Trustee
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Sue
is a fourth generation Nelsonian. She is excited about the
Trust's new direction, which brings a mix of wholesome television
programming to our community.
She
runs her own nail technician business in Stoke and is also
involved in the health industry.
Her
involvement with the media and brings considerable experience
to the Trust.
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Karen
Hippolite-Combes
Trustee
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Karen
is Chairperson of Nelson Bays Community Law Service and is Treasurer
of the National Collation of Community Law Centres.
Whilst bringing up her family, Karen was heavily involved in
the community. For several years she has brought services to
the disadvantaged, which is her passion.
Karen
is a proud descendent of Ngati Koata, Ngati Kuia and Ngati Toa.
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Alan
came to Nelson eight years ago with experience in community
service and theatre. He spent 27 years as an Ambulance Officer
and was an instructor for St John. He was involved with the
Repertory and Operatic groups in Blenheim as a sound technician
and an actor. He also appeared in some episodes of the television
series, Duggan.
During
this time, he served as President of the Picton Drama Club and
was a member of Lions in Picton and Nelson. He has a heart for
people with mental and physical disabilities and hopes to become
more involved in this field.
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Doug Brooks
Trustee
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Doug
trained as an ecologist at Canterbury University, and is now
training to become a secondary school teacher of science,
biology, maths and drama. He has been involved with theatre
since 1990.
After
performing a two man show in the Edinburgh Fringe Festival
2005, he discovered a passion for film-making. He set up and
hosted a free community cinema in Edinburgh and hosted a monthly
short film event at the Edinburgh Film house. He also worked
as a freelance runner for television and film production in
Scotland.
His
credits include working for the BBC, Scottish Media Group
and the Edinburgh International Film Festival.
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Board Meetings
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The
Board of Trustees meet in Stoke on the first Wednesday in the
month at 1 pm.
To address the Trust or provide a submission
please contact the Trust Secretary
two weeks before a meeting.
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Write
to...
Gary
Clover (Secretary)
Nelson Media Access Trust
P O Box 2108 Stoke
NELSON 7041
or
email....

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Acknowledgements
We
greatly appreciate Mainland Television for providing technical and
financial support for many years.
Mainland
is a supporter and helps with the broadcast of the programs and local
content but otherwise is not associated with the Trust and nor is
anyone connected with Mainland on the Nelson Media Access Trust.
The
Nelson Media Access Trust and Trinity Broadcasting Network (TBN) are
working together to provide diversity of programming. TBN is the delivery
method of programs from many sources from around the World and this
efficent delivery provides cost savings for the Trust.
We
thank TBN for their ongoing support and the transmitter and equipment.
To
those who have continually supported OUR Channel over the years, we
extend our warmest thanks.

It's a pleasure to have you with us. Together, let's
take this station to the next level!
Links
to other sites
Link
to the Trust Deed
7NELSON
Programme Guide
Trinity
Broadcasting Network
Send
a supporting letter to the Minister of Broadcasting
Send
a supporting letter to the Ministry
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