by Waimea Weekly | Oct 26, 2018 | Sport
With golf clubs in tow, 112 women from Whangaparaoa to Dunedin and everywhere in between, flocked to Richmond last week for the Greenacres Golf Club’s inaugural 3-day women’s golf tournament. “It was very successful. Everyone was so impressed with the region and the...
by Waimea Weekly | Oct 25, 2018 | Local News
Each year a group of riders steer convoys of motorcycles through towns and cities in the North and South Islands on a week-long tour in support, and to create awareness, of White Ribbon Day. White Ribbon Day is the international day for the elimination of men’s...
by Waimea Weekly | Oct 25, 2018 | Sport
The sun shone on Milestone Homes Top of the South Speedway as they celebrated their 50th anniversary over Labour Weekend. The opening meeting of the season highlighted a few former NZ champions making the start line, local Shane Harwood and Kihikihi’s Jared Wade...
by Waimea Weekly | Oct 22, 2018 | Local News
Waimea College has been awarded second-place in the inaugural Showquest national final, New Zealand’s new music, dance and drama showcase for schools. The online judging took place over the week from September 17 and event judge and renowned kiwi singer, Jackie...
by Waimea Weekly | Oct 22, 2018 | Local News
They’re a social lot, the residents of Richmond’s Barrington Place, and for nearly two decades they’ve ensured one of their annual gatherings benefits the Nelson Tasman Hospice. Long-time resident Barbara James initiated annual street dinners with a pot-luck theme and...