by Jenny Nicholson | Jul 30, 2021 | Local News
The popular swimming hole at Quinneys Bush will look a lot different after this month’s floods. While floods are not unusual, Andrew Quinney says the sheer force of this flood eroded the land more than any he can remember. “We are fortunate it happened over winter...
by Jenny Nicholson | Jul 24, 2021 | Local News
Service before self is the motto of the Rotary Club of Richmond, but fun and friendship are also the focus of incoming president Diana Wilkens. When Diana retired six years ago, she returned to New Zealand after 40 years running a business in Sydney. Buying an old...
by Jenny Nicholson | Jul 22, 2021 | Local News
Richmond’s Sarah McGregor is leading the team that will host the biggest weekend on New Zealand’s photography calendar.Sarah’s photography journey started when she wanted new-born photos of her second child and found the only supplier in the market had closed. Seeing...
by Jenny Nicholson | Jul 17, 2021 | Local News
Sick leave and strikes could lead to disruptions of services at Nelson Hospital in the coming months. Nelson Hospital general manager of clinical services, Pat Davidsen, says sick leave is on the rise among staff. “Anecdotally we are seeing considerable sick leave...
by Jenny Nicholson | Jul 16, 2021 | Local News
When Mia Fraser first considered shaving her head to raise money for charity, she had no idea that a few weeks later the cancer journey would touch her family. Mia’s 27-year-old sister Alysha was diagnosed with breast cancer, which cemented Mia’s decision to join...
