Water restrictions on the horizon for Tasman

Water restrictions on the horizon for Tasman

Water restrictions may be on the horizon for the Tasman region again this year, as dry and windy conditions have seen river and aquifer levels start to decline. While heavy rain before Christmas meant that there hasn’t been as much pressure this year to conserve water...
Sports centre back and ready for action

Sports centre back and ready for action

Devastation was the word that came to mind when Flynn Drummond, operator of Action Indoor Sports in Richmond, recalls the fire last January that gutted his facility. Fire crews were called out on Sunday, 27 January at 3:30 pm to battle a blaze that started in...
Richmond Bus services go further out into country

Richmond Bus services go further out into country

Two new bus routes through Richmond will help to get the town moving, thanks to the efforts of Tasman District Council staff. In 2017 the Tasman District Council began looking into possible bus routes to expand the already existing Richmond – Nelson service. A...
Locals urge water safety this summer

Locals urge water safety this summer

The warmer months are here, and one of the biggest concerns for the summer each year is around water safety. Lisa Stanley, Swim Magic team leader at the Richmond Aquatic Centre, says that no matter how often you swim, it’s important to be conscious about safety around...
Remembrance campaign raises funds for Hospice

Remembrance campaign raises funds for Hospice

Farmers Richmond is kicking it up a notch this year, with their annual Christmas fundraising drive for the Hospice beginning in mid-November and running all the way through till Christmas eve. The national campaign, done in partnership with Hospice and Farmers...