by Waimea Weekly | Jan 10, 2019 | Local News, Uncategorized
It was hot, it was loud, and it was sweaty, but it was undeniably a success. The sold-out Bay Dreams festival brought 20,000 music lovers to Trafalgar Park on Friday and promoters say they are hoping to be back in 2020. With international acts such as Cardi B and Tash...
by Waimea Weekly | Jan 9, 2019 | Uncategorized
The widening of Bateup Road has continued over Christmas and into the new year. The contract was awarded to Higgins Construction who started in 2018, with project manager Graham Rimmer saying at the end of November that the council was really pleased with the progress...
by Waimea Weekly | Dec 23, 2018 | Local News
Hollie Southward and her pony Pico graced the cover of the latest Ponies magazine, surprising Hollie who was unaware their photo had been sent in. “I was definitely surprised. It was so fun though, I got so many messages about it and have been really enjoying it,”...
by Waimea Weekly | Dec 23, 2018 | Local News
It’s always a tough decision and this year was no different for Richmond pharmacist Andrew McGlashen. For the past decade Andrew has generously awarded a deserving local student a $1000 scholarship to help the individual achieve their goals. “There were so many...
by Waimea Weekly | Dec 22, 2018 | Local News
The team at Farm Fresh are gearing up to open a market destination for the public encompassing local foods and crafts in the one place. Simon Conning’s parents have been involved in the business for forty plus years and Simon says the current fruit and...