by editor | Dec 20, 2020 | Local News
When former Nayland College teacher Geoff Gudsell needed to find an illustrator for his children’s book he looked no further than his former pupil. Ned Barraud was in Geoff’s social studies class some 30 years ago and has since gone on to become a successful author...
by editor | Dec 13, 2020 | Local News
This year’s Shop & Win winner just couldn’t believe it. When Sue Morris from Queen St Pharmacy rang her last Monday night with the good news, Susie Heart was in denial. “I have never won anything,” she says, “let alone ever had $5000 in the bank in my whole life.”...
by editor | Nov 3, 2019 | Local News
Do you know anyone who has been affected by family violence? Have you experienced it yourself? Do you know what to do in a situation like that if you come across it? The first step is to be able to talk about it. And that’s what Nelson’s Community Champions are here...
by editor | Nov 2, 2019 | Sport
Wood Chopping is a sport that requires eye-hand coordination, strength, fitness, dedication and a lot of technique and all of this will be on display at the Golden Edge Nelson A&P Show 2019. “We just chop it in half,” says Dave McEwen, President of the Nelson...
by editor | Nov 1, 2019 | Sport
Jacob Page Richmond’s Dan Fisher has completed a stellar first season by winning the New Zealand Off-road class one title at the national championships at Napier. Fisher in his Razorback twin-seater powered by a 6000cc Chev V8, added the NZ1 to his North Island title...