by Waimea Weekly | Jul 20, 2018 | Local News
It’s been an integral part of the community for decades and in October, Richmond Playcentre will mark their 50th anniversary with a celebration. Officially opening on May 25, 1968, the playcentre, encouraging parent-led early childhood education, was originally...
by Waimea Weekly | Jul 19, 2018 | Local News
The ladies of Waimea Nelson Inner Wheel support a number of groups within the wider community. On June 14, they donated a cheque, blankets, teddies, beanies and scarves to Foster Hope Nelson Marlborough. The items have been all been lovingly handmade by local members...
by Waimea Weekly | Jul 19, 2018 | Local News
Dillon Peterson of Hoddys Fruit Co has prevailed against five other entrants to be named Nelson Young Fruit Grower 2018 at an event in Richmond on Friday, July 6. The day-long competition took place at Hoddys Fruit Co, and saw the contestants demonstrating their...
by Waimea Weekly | Jul 18, 2018 | Local News
Members of the Brightwater community and beyond are becoming increasingly frustrated over the apparent inept road repairs at the Clover Rd/SH6 intersection. The project was initially considered “complete” in 2017, but in April this year work resumed, for what has...
by Waimea Weekly | Jul 14, 2018 | Sport
The 43rd Heaphy Shield was hosted by Marlborough Squash Club on July 7 & 8. The Heaphy has a proud history, contested annually between Nelson Bays, Marlborough, and West Coast regions. Representing Nelson/Tasman, the mens team comprised of Mark Kerr (captain),...
