Historic Boathouse ready for reopening

Historic Boathouse ready for reopening

Nelson’s historic waterfront venue, The Boathouse, is about to reopen. “It has been an epic effort to get the old girl up and going after the storm damage of Cyclone Fehi back on February 1”, says Boathouse manager, Amie-Jo Trayes. The Boathouse Society management...
Wakefield school history published

Wakefield school history published

Richmond resident Arnold Clark has written a book, ‘Into the 21st Century’, as a tribute to Wakefield School’s upcoming 175th birthday celebrations next month. Arnold has spent the last 20 months voluntarily researching, interviewing, writing and compiling the last 25...
Top cop warns against complacency

Top cop warns against complacency

Our region’s crime rates may be as low as they’ve been for a few years, but newly-appointed Area Commander, Detective Inspector Paul Borrell, warns the boys in blue are not about to relax. “Complacency is our worst enemy, we always need to be looking for ways to...
Varied tracks offer great running trails

Varied tracks offer great running trails

Three packs of runners and walkers took to the Richmond Hills on Saturday, October 6, to enjoy the many and varied tracks in the area. There was a lot of positive feedback after the run and athletes found it great to explore new territory with like-minded people. The...
Triathletes battle it out on Rabbit Island

Triathletes battle it out on Rabbit Island

Some of the country’s top multisport athletes mixed it with weekend warriors at Sunday’s Kayak HQ Multisport Triathlon, organised by the Nelson Triathlon Club at Greenslade Park on the inlet at Rabbit Island. Cameron Jones led the way on the run to the kayaks, but...