Final sunset for intrepid, music-loving sailor

Final sunset for intrepid, music-loving sailor

A life full of adventure and music came to an end for well-known Richmond man John (Jack) Russel Wentworth earlier this year. The esteemed musician was born in 1931 during the great depression in the States where, from an early age, he learned the heartache of...
Velodrome stages first winter race

Velodrome stages first winter race

The first open track cycling carnival to be held on the Saxton Velodrome was run by the Tasman Wheelers Cycling Club on Saturday, May 26. The organisers were very pleased with the event and Nelson’s sunshine helped to make this a great showcase for local velodrome...
Out the other side and giving back

Out the other side and giving back

Richmond Town Hall manager Mary-Ann McNatty has had a rough time over the last few years, but she refuses to let it get her down. Her run of bad luck began in October 2015 when, at 52, she broke her neck in a fall from her horse behind the Wai-iti Domain in Wakefield....
Are you ready to rock?

Are you ready to rock?

New Zealand music month may be over, but the music still plays on! The youth event ‘Rock the South’ will return to Nelson’s Theatre Royal on Friday, June 8, with a music gig for all-ages featuring nine of the regions hottest up-and-coming youth bands. ‘Rock the South’...
New village being built

New village being built

Development of a $130 million-dollar residential village has begun on the outskirts of Richmond, with the focus on an inclusive and permeable layout to create connection and integration with the wider community. Arvida Group is one of the largest aged-care providers...