by Waimea Weekly | Sep 14, 2018 | Local News, Sport
The region’s hosting of our first-ever All Blacks test match has been hailed a resounding success by visitors, organisers and locals. Widely regarded as Nelson’s biggest event to date, retailers and locals alike are hoping it’ll pave the way for further major events,...
by Waimea Weekly | Sep 14, 2018 | Local News
Normally at this time of year you can find Dennis Puklowski whitebaiting on the Waimea River near Appleby, but this season he’s yet to set his net due to restricted access. “Dad always fished and whitebaited here. I started coming here with him in 1957 and have been...
by Waimea Weekly | Sep 13, 2018 | Local News, Sport
Saturday, August 18, saw the first stage of getting the Kohatu Motorsport and Adventure Park underway. The Tasman District Council (TDC) approved a commitment of $300,000, in April, for the Kohatu Park Trust to upgrade the Motueka Valley Highway and Olivers Road...
by Waimea Weekly | Sep 13, 2018 | Local News, Sport
Richmond Aquatic Centre are teaming up with Riverside Pool, to host a free Legends Move It class, and attempt to set a new CLM record for the biggest over 50’s exercise class. They will be challanging all the other CLM clubs to do the same. Richmond Aquatic Centre’s...
by Waimea Weekly | Sep 13, 2018 | Local News
At a meeting on Thursday, September 6, it was decided The Waimea Community Dam project will continue, due to a revised funding proposal that reduces the cost and risk to ratepayers. The Tasman District Council voted 9-5 to revoke an in-principle decision it made on...
