by Jenny Nicholson | Mar 5, 2021 | Local News
Dean Hardman was happy after receiving one of the regions first Covid vaccines on Monday, knowing he had taken a big step to keep his household safe. A few vaccinators went first as a rehearsal. Although those administering the vaccine give vaccines as part of their...
by Jenny Nicholson | Feb 12, 2021 | Local News
There will be dancing, singing, and food at Washbourn Gardens this Saturday from 4 pm to 9 pm, celebrating Asian culture in our region. This is the 5th year the fair has run. Two dance groups are confirmed, one being a Chinese Association children’s dance performance....
by Jenny Nicholson | Feb 11, 2021 | Local News
Over one hundred local residents turned out to a meeting on 1st of February to discuss the future of their paid ambulance officers after hearing that St John New Zealand is considering removing the paid positions. Simon Blakemore from Murchison and Districts Community...
by Jenny Nicholson | Feb 6, 2021 | Local News
A lot of thought goes into choosing a baby’s name, and a lot are also considered by the Registrar-General of Births, Deaths and Marriages in making the decision to decline some. Of the nearly 60,000 babies born in 2020, Isla was the number one girls’ name while Oliver...
by Jenny Nicholson | Jan 30, 2021 | Local News
The Brightwater Community Association and the director of sports at the Wanderers club, Marty Davis, would like to see upgrades on the current gym, club rooms, tennis courts and volleyball courts. They also hope to see a hub created for use by members and the...
