by Waimea Weekly | Jul 1, 2018 | Local News
The Tasman District Youth Council was formed in 1998 after local young people told the council they wanted to have their voices heard and their interests taken seriously. On May 31, two youth councillor representatives attended their first formal council committee...
by Waimea Weekly | Jun 30, 2018 | Local News
A new volunteer charity is establishing in the Nelson Tasman district, to promote better riding and enhance road safety, by taking the standard of riders to a level significantly higher than that required to pass a normal riding test. IAM (Institute of Advanced...
by Waimea Weekly | Jun 30, 2018 | Local News
On Monday, June 25, outgoing president of the Rotary Club of Richmond, Alistair Ferguson, handed over the chains to incoming president Kevin Gear. Kevin’s been an active member for 10 years and says he was initially inspired to become a Rotarian to “give back”....
by Waimea Weekly | Jun 29, 2018 | Local News, Sport
The entire community is invited to the opening of the new Saxton Velodrome this Sunday, July 1, from 11am–3pm. The velodrome is an impressive public facility for riders of all skill levels, from beginners through to competitive racers. Organisers recommend bringing...
by Waimea Weekly | Jun 29, 2018 | Local News
Every year at Garin College the entire school gets involved in Mahi Toi, a two-day celebration of the arts. Held on June 21 and 22, the students participated in various workshops, visual art exhibitions and performing arts. “It’s been so great and so cool to watch the...
