by editor | Sep 26, 2019 | Local News
Nelson Hunting and Fishing has announced it will participate in the country’s gun buy-back scheme to give the community an option other than the police to hand in their firearms. People can hand in listed ‘prohibited firearms and parts’ for compensation. “It’s...
by editor | Sep 25, 2019 | Local News
A group of 50-plus aged guys got together earlier this year and started what is believed to be the first Walking Football Club in New Zealand. Originating in the UK, the rules are slightly different from those of outdoor football, but the concept is the same –...
by editor | Sep 23, 2019 | Local News
Two local businesses got outstanding results at this year’s Nelson Hospitality Awards. The prizes given on 9 September went to Takeshi Nagahama, from restaurant La Capilla in Appleby, who won as Best Head Chef of the year and for Raeward Fresh, in Richmond, chosen as...
by Waimea Weekly | Sep 22, 2019 | Local News
Susan Johnson The rank of local talented artists has been increased by the arrival in Richmond of Paul Deacon, marine artist. Acknowledged to be one of New Zealand’s leading marine artists, he is entirely self-taught. Son of a fisherman and an artistic mum, Paul spent...
by editor | Sep 21, 2019 | Local News
Grab a free bike, help fix it up and take it home. It’s yours to keep. It sounds like a great idea, right? It will be done on 28 September at Saxton Field, from 9am to mid-day. Already 40 people have registered for it, but it is still possible to save a place for the...
