Grease is the word…
Over the next two weeks the Nelson Youth Theatre Company will be taking you on a trip back in time, with their production of Grease. Richmond resident Aimee Robinson, one of the show’s choreographers, has been doing Youth Theatre since she was eight years old. “I’ve...
Call for protection of whitebait
As another season gets underway, the state of our native (whitebait) fishery has been making the headlines and sometimes for the wrong reasons. Although I don’t have a degree on the subject, I like to think, after 25 years of catching this white gold, I have some...
Challenge Grand Prix proves a hit
Fun, Sport and Safety were the key aims when local Police and Speedway Stars joined 12 Youth with disabilities at Pro Karts in Tahunanui for a family fun race day on Sunday, July 29. Police officers came along in their free time to support the event, they are often...
Motueka to Mapua relay attracts nearly 20 teams
Stunning views, friendly rivalry and warm sunny weather made for a most enjoyable relay for Nelson and Marlborough runners and walkers on Saturday, September 8. The 26km social relay run over the Great Taste Trail between Motueka and Mapua attracted 18 teams of...
Putting teens through their paces
For Tapawera Area School students Mitchell Brooks and Keanu Sharpe, deciding what they wanted to do after leaving school was a big call. They were both interested in pursuing a career path in the uniformed services and after recently completing a month-long course run...
All Blacks test a success!
The region’s hosting of our first-ever All Blacks test match has been hailed a resounding success by visitors, organisers and locals. Widely regarded as Nelson’s biggest event to date, retailers and locals alike are hoping it’ll pave the way for further major events,...
Restricted river access frustrates whitebaiters
Normally at this time of year you can find Dennis Puklowski whitebaiting on the Waimea River near Appleby, but this season he’s yet to set his net due to restricted access. “Dad always fished and whitebaited here. I started coming here with him in 1957 and have been...
Action at Kohatu Motorsport Park
Saturday, August 18, saw the first stage of getting the Kohatu Motorsport and Adventure Park underway. The Tasman District Council (TDC) approved a commitment of $300,000, in April, for the Kohatu Park Trust to upgrade the Motueka Valley Highway and Olivers Road...
Legends move it to set record
Richmond Aquatic Centre are teaming up with Riverside Pool, to host a free Legends Move It class, and attempt to set a new CLM record for the biggest over 50’s exercise class. They will be challanging all the other CLM clubs to do the same. Richmond Aquatic Centre’s...
Dam is “on again”
At a meeting on Thursday, September 6, it was decided The Waimea Community Dam project will continue, due to a revised funding proposal that reduces the cost and risk to ratepayers. The Tasman District Council voted 9-5 to revoke an in-principle decision it made on...