Christmas hamper raffles to help children

Christmas hamper raffles to help children

Students from Waimea College, Briea Anderson, Sammy Daubney and Mackenzie Taylor, have decided to share their festive spirit and are raffling off two giant hampers to raise money to buy Christmas presents for patients who will be spending time in the Nelson Hospital...
Local group prepare to take over Hospice shop

Local group prepare to take over Hospice shop

A group of 17 BNI (Business Network International), ‘Business Booster’ members are preparing to assist the Richmond Hospice shop staff on Saturday, December 8. “We’re really looking forward to working alongside the volunteers and helping to attract more people into...
V8 Escape classic car run the ‘best ever!’

V8 Escape classic car run the ‘best ever!’

Organisers of the fourth annual V8 Escape classic car run are over the moon with the turnout on Sunday, November 25. The run raises money for Nelson Tasman Hospice and Ross Hurley and Ian Barker say it was a huge success. “We are overwhelmed at the response and have...

Building of Dam confirmed for region

Council confirmed on Friday, November 30, the Waimea Community Dam will be built, with councillors voting 9-5 in favour of the project. The Tasman District Council (TDC) made its final decision to green light the controversial build. They have stated it will be built...
Competition fierce among runners

Competition fierce among runners

A warm, sunny evening saw over 80 athletes at the recent Waimea Harrier Club Wednesday evening 5km series from the Eddyline in Richmond. Competition was fierce among the top contenders with the first 4 runners, Cameron Jones, Joel Bowater, Chris Sharland and Matt...