by Jenny Nicholson | Jun 25, 2021 | Local News
There’s one thing that Callum never wants to miss, spending time with his Big Brother mentor Bruce Thomas. While they have lots of fun fishing, cycling at the velodrome, and building and flying kites he also likes that he has time to talk with Bruce. Big Brother Big...
by Jenny Nicholson | Jun 19, 2021 | Local News
Composer Jessie Leov, working alongside a group of local singers, was the recipient of the SOUNZ Community Commission award leading to the creation of an original a cappella piece ‘Call of the Ocean’. The $2,000 SOUNZ award brings New Zealand professional composers...
by Jenny Nicholson | Jun 18, 2021 | Local News
Crowds dressed in purple gathered outside Nelson Hospital to protest on Wednesday showing their support for the nurses strike.Nurses walked off the wards at 10.45am after rejecting the latest offer from the DHBs. An offer in May would have given most around 1.38 per...
by Jenny Nicholson | Jun 13, 2021 | Local News
Alec Fraser Johnston, known to all as Johnny, turned 100 last week. The centenarian has lived in Richmond 35 years, choosing to shift here for retirement. He is one of the few people who served in World War 2 still living in the area. Born on 9 June 1921, he grew up...
by Jenny Nicholson | Jun 10, 2021 | Local News
Residents say temporary changes to roads in the Elizabeth, Talbot and Florence Street area may soon become permanent, and their opinions may not be heard. Of particular concern is the closing of the corner of Elizabeth and Talbot Streets. “Driving from Elizabeth to...
