Rally demonstrates concerns over dam

Rally demonstrates concerns over dam

Protestors gave voice to their displeasure over the Waimea Community Dam and associated rate increases last week. Over 100 people positioned themselves outside the Tasman District Council’s offices on Queen Street, Richmond, early Thursday morning, armed with placards...
Keeping takahe off extinction list

Keeping takahe off extinction list

Fifteen takahe birds were flown into the Kahurangi National Park last week as part of an ongoing programme to establish new populations in the wild. The birds travelled by Air New Zealand on a flight from Invercargill to Nelson as part of the airline’s partnership...
Residents pushing longer term solution

Residents pushing longer term solution

Wakefield residents continue to highlight the need for a long-term solution for crossing safety on SH6 with a detailed proposal. While Wakefield waits on the short-term outcome from the official NZTA Safety Audit residents have been doing their research to produce a...
A cut above apprentices

A cut above apprentices

This Friday apprentices across the region are going head-to-head in the inaugural Nelson Apprentice of the Year competition. The apprentices are representing hairdressing, engineering, and nursing. Contestants will complete a variety of challenges created by the...
A hit – tennis hot shots

A hit – tennis hot shots

The Tennis Hot Shots Summer Series is making the game more accessible and kid-friendly to children in the region and is proving popular. The court size has been adapted and the balls and racquets are more suitable for kids, making it easier for age five upwards to...