NZ music pioneer turns 100
Jim Carter, who turned 100 this week, is best known for the 1948 hit Blue Smoke, the first record to be recorded and manufactured in New Zealand – and then released on a New Zealand label.
Kempthorne calls time
Richard Kempthorne, Mayor of the Tasman District, has announced that he will not be seeking re-election this year. After 12 years as mayor, this year will be his last.
Richmond link to cutting edge architecture
A former Richmond woman, Stephanie Liddicoat, has attracted media attention in Australia for her work designing buildings that help to achieve better outcomes for mental health services and their patients
New director for college sport
Pete Jones Sport Tasman Luke Frame knew he had big shoes to fill when he stepped into the role of Tasman secondary schools regional sports director, but welcomes the challenge. The 24-year-old replaced long-serving former director Jeni Thornborough in...
Fujimi students welcomed to Waimea
A group of students and teachers from Fujimi, Japan, arrived in Richmond last week, and are being hosted by families from Waimea College as they explore the Tasman District.
Don’t underestimate fire trauma: JK
Sir John Kirwan was at the Hope Community Church on Friday last week to provide advice and share his own experiences with mental health to those affected by the Pigeon Valley fires.
Waimea students protest for climate change action
400 students participated in a school strike for action towards climate change on Friday on the Cathedral steps in Nelson, including a group of Waimea and Garin college students.
Get to know your neighbours
Neighbours from local communities will have a chance to get together over an afternoon of games, food, and family fun this Sunday to celebrate International Neighbours Day.
Progress report on bid to buy totara forest land imminent
Brightwater residents will find out soon whether a bid to save a small stand of totara trees estimated to be hundreds of years old is likely to be successful.
Forest fire concert coming together
Plans are now well under way for the forest fire concert. The Warratahs, are getting ready to come across the ditch and put on a great show, as well as local duo Dust & Gold.