by Jo Kent | Jun 12, 2021 | Local News
TVNZ Breakfast made a surprise visit to Brightwater Motors last week ahead of the monthly Chicks That Fix workshop they offer. Presenter Abbey Wakefield flew down from Wellington to meet the couple who run the course and have a go at changing a wheel live on...
by Jo Kent | Jun 11, 2021 | Local News
Pet and livestock owners are being urged by police to remain vigilant by after a cat was shot in the neck with a BB gun in Arrow Street, Wakefield, recently. Owner Kylee Stringer took to a community page on Facebook to reveal that her beloved cat, Ned, had returned...
by Jenny Nicholson | Jun 10, 2021 | Local News
Residents say temporary changes to roads in the Elizabeth, Talbot and Florence Street area may soon become permanent, and their opinions may not be heard. Of particular concern is the closing of the corner of Elizabeth and Talbot Streets. “Driving from Elizabeth to...
by Jo Kent | Jun 6, 2021 | Local News
The popular Children’s Book Exchange which was previously located on Hebberd Place in Richmond has a new home outside Hope School. The idea is that kids can take a book or leave one and share the love of reading. Principal for the school, Freya Hogarth, says, “The...
by Jenny Nicholson | Jun 5, 2021 | Local News
Chances of survival of native birds and chicks in the hills behind Richmond have been boosted by a substantial donation given by local couple Matt and Rachael Watson from Trail Explorers.The donation to Richmond Native Bird Recovery will allow the group to replace...
