by editor | Oct 3, 2019 | Local News, Sport
The iconic Trolley Derby event has a new sponsor. The Sprig & Fern have acquired the naming rights for next year’s Trolley Derby on 22 February. It will `be held on Queen St in Richmond. The Sprig & Fern Trolley Derby 2020 celebrates the making and racing of...
by editor | Oct 2, 2019 | Local News
A total of 61 crashes were registered on State Highway 6 (SH6), between Richmond and Wakefield, in the last five years. This makes that section of the road the most dangerous in the Tasman district. The Coastal Highway (State Highway 60 – SH60), to Motueka, is...
by editor | Oct 2, 2019 | Local News
Waimea Weekly would like to hear your opinions on what matters to you, your family and the community you live in. Your comments may be published in the “Your Voice” section in the newspaper. Have your say and also go in the draw for a $50 Richmond Mall voucher each...
by editor | Sep 28, 2019 | Local News
Emma Guyer was diagnosed with a cancerous brain tumour at the age of 6, which was successfully removed and treated with radiation. Unfortunately the tumour returned in the spine when she was 8, but was again successfully treated. She went with her family to...
by editor | Sep 27, 2019 | Local News
Richmond’s Red Cross store has won the top prize in the company’s annual awards. Out of the 41 stores nationwide, the local store came top in all three categories to take out the number one spot. The shop moved to Richmond about two years ago and is staffed by...