by Jo Kent | May 13, 2021 | Uncategorized
As the Richmond West development continues to grow, so does traffic congestion around the Berryfield intersection with Lower Queen Street, making it a difficult and sometimes dangerous road to turn into. The busy junction was scheduled to get a $2.8 million upgrade in...
by Jo Kent | May 9, 2021 | Local News
As the final touches are made to Wakefield’s enormous new pump track off Pigeon Valley Road, locals can look forward to the grand opening which is on Saturday 22nd May at 1.30pm. “The asphalt is going down this week which is the final piece in a five-year-long puzzle...
by Jo Kent | May 8, 2021 | Local News
When two 20-year-old local lads came up with the idea to offer free help doing odd jobs for people in the community, they never thought the response would be so great. “We just wanted to get out in the region and share a bit of love,” says James Whaanga. “We...
by Jo Kent | May 6, 2021 | Local News
The temporary slip road off SH6, which was put in place while the Champion Road roundabout upgrade was underway, has left locals wondering why it now has to go. “The slip road worked well for those getting to Raewards and so on,” says Bryce Buckland, who frequently...
by Jo Kent | Apr 29, 2021 | Local News
With a population of 15,600 and growing, Richmond is reaching the size and geographical spread where it could be time to consider dividing it into individual suburbs. Tasman District Council environment and planning manager, Dennis Bush-King, told elected members at a...
