Bruno and Susan: new Waimea Weekly editorial staff
Meet the brand new Weekly’s reporters Bruno Saia and Susan Johnson.
Overcoming our screen obsession
The film ‘Screenagers’ is about teens, parents and the challenge regarding smartphones. It will be shown at the Waimea Colege today.
Kai with Love takes on food waste
Steve Dunne was worried about the huge amount of wasted food all over the world and that’s where the idea for Kai with Love was born.
Josh Amyes for big things in the pool
Local swimmer Josh Amyes’ hard work in the pool has paid off, as he is set to join a New Zealand team heading to compete in the Australian state championships later this year.
New service gets Wakefield moving
A new trial bus service is being rolled out in Wakefield, with a timetable based around the needs of seniors, in an effort to get more people mobile.
Trolley Derby finds new home on Queen St
The Trolley Derby, a staple Nelson event, has found a new home on Queen Street, with the first run beginning in 2020.
Wine and Food still a fundraising success
Although it had to be cancelled due to fire risk, the Nelson Wine and Food Festival still managed to raise money for a good cause, and will be back in force in 2020.
A new plan tackles teen drinking
A new plan devised by the district health board is hoping to help educate parents around teen drinking.
Lane pool returns with a splash
After several months of renovations, The aquatic centre’s lane pool is finally back. It didn’t take long for keen swimmers to get right back into the water.
Time’s up for plastic bags
The Government’s plastic bag ban came into effect on Monday, and local supermarket owners say the change has been thoroughly embraced by the community.