Waimea College students create national game
A group of Waimea College students have produced a card game being sold nationally.
Richmond may get community board soon
A proposal for a community board in Golden Bay could see the door opened for greater representation in Richmond. Do you think Richmond needs a stronger voice?
Ma’s Place closes its doors
After nearly 5 years, Ma’s place in Richmond has closed its doors. Will you be sad to see the community drop in centre go?
‘Big risks’ ahead for dam
While the Waimea Community Dam hit a significant milestone last month with the completion of the Culvert, there are still ‘big risks’ ahead for the project. Waimea Water CEO Mike Scott says that the Covid-19 pandemic has presented some significant risks for the...
Housing market continues to boom
The property market continues to reach new heights in Tasman, with the region breaking its record when it comes to house sales in August. The Real Estate Institute of New Zealand (REINZ) released their monthly property report for August last week, which shows that...
Smaller sections now ok
Plans for further housing intensification in the region are a ‘win-win’, according to one councillor. Councillor Kit Maling, chair of the Strategy and Policy Committee, says that the TDC’s newly-adopted Intensification Action Plan, which will allow for more townhouses...
Sophisticated scams target elderly
Scams are targeting elderly residents in the area, and specialists say that they are becoming more sophisticated by the day. A local woman lost nearly 10k in an iTunes Gift Card scam. The woman, who was cold-called by an international scammer, was promised a...
Work begins on cinema complex
Work has finally begun on a new cinema complex in Richmond.
Piano removed after years in Richmond
An upright piano, lovingly painted by artists and used by members of the public, has had to be removed from Richmond. Stephanie Buck donated the piano more than six and a half years ago because she wanted to share the instrument and through it breathe artistic life...
Region’s busiest roundabout to be upgraded
The busiest roundabout in the Tasman District is set to get a much-needed upgrade. Agreed by council late last year, the roundabout on the corner of Champion and Salisbury Roads will be upgraded to have double lanes at the three busiest entry points, and new shared...