Visit fosters friendship
This week a group of students and teachers from Liangyang, China will be hosted by the Nelson Branch of NZ China Friendship Society and will spend time touring around the region and staying with local students.
Swimmer making mark in the US
Earlier this month Sam McKenzie, a former Waimea College student, helped his Grand Canyon University men’s swimming and diving team win its first-ever Western Athletic Conference championship.
Relay team claims gold
The Tasman women’s under 20, 4 x 400 metres relay team proved too good for everyone else at the New Zealand Track and Field Championships in Christchurch on Sunday, coming home with the gold medal.
Diet discussion at movie screening
Disease prevention through diet and lifestyle choices is gaining an increasing amount of support, Wakefield doctor Wayne Hurlow says, illustrated last week by two sold-out screenings of the award-winning health documentary The Big Fat Lie in Mapua and Nelson.
Region to boost tourism profile
The Nelson/Tasman region looks set to benefit from a campaign that will be viewed by people around the world, thanks to the reach of National Geographic.
JK to provide advice
Sir John Kirwan, will be in Hope on Friday to provide advice to those affected by the recent Pigeon Valley forest fire and the drought.
Hive health checks offered
The Nelson Beekeepers club, who meet monthly at the Richmond Showgrounds, are offering a healthy hive check next month, which will give beekeepers an opportunity to have their hives inspected for free by experienced beekeepers.
Rugby grounds closed for season’s start
Water restrictions across the region have meant no irrigation to fields, leaving several them of rock hard and posing a risk to player safety.
Apples smaller in size but big in flavour
Apple growers have had a tough time over the last couple of months, with dry conditions and water restrictions affecting fruit growth. The apples are smaller, but on the upside, they are packed full of flavour.
Fire shows danger still there
Five helicopters with monsoon buckets battled yet another fire in the Moutere last Wednesday, eventually bringing the fire under control by the evening.