Big plans for local frozen yoghurt project

Big plans for local frozen yoghurt project

A group of students from Year 12 Business Class at Waimea College pitched their frozen yoghurt project at the Lion Foundation Young Enterprise Scheme. “There were 41 businesses from the Nelson and Marlborough regions, and we ended up second,” says the 17-year old...
Tennis Hot Shots for local children

Tennis Hot Shots for local children

The Tennis Hot Shots Schools programme is the national starter initiative for New Zealand children aged 5-12. A total of 5,330 pupils in 40 schools around the region can enjoy tennis classes throughout the year. From Murchison to Collingwood to Hira – nearly...
Local students perform at dance festival

Local students perform at dance festival

High School students from the Top of the South region will get together on 15th August for the VAST Dance Festival. The presentations will take place at Theatre Royal Nelson. Krystal Hollis is part of the Year 13 class at Waimea College and will perform at the...
Digging starts for Waimea Community Dam

Digging starts for Waimea Community Dam

Building a more secure water future for Tasman is the goal of all those gathered at the Waimea Community Dam Lee Valley site, for the project’s ground-breaking ceremony, on Friday last. “Today is a very important milestone because we are recognising all the hard work...
Raewards and NBS shouts swimming lessons for local kids

Raewards and NBS shouts swimming lessons for local kids

NBS Bank and Raeward Fresh are the sponsors for 80 children to have free-swimming classes at Richmond Aquatic Centre. “It’s a great opportunity for kids who wouldn’t be able to afford those classes” says Crystal Gaiger, Marketing and Administration Coordinator at the...