Region’s short films set to impress
Members of the Wakefield community spent four days in January involved in the shoot for short film ‘Opal Valley’. “It was a major collaborative effort with a lot of talented people pitching in, plus the local Wakefield community,” says film’s writer Justin Eade. The...
Juniors spring into tennis
The Nelson Bays Tennis Association’s primary and intermediate ‘Have a Go’ open day takes place at tennis clubs across the region on Saturday, September 15. All schools from Tapawera to Golden Bay are invited to take part in a free hour of fun on court with their...
Richmond glazier wins scholarship
One of Richmond Glass’s apprentice glaziers, Jess Foster-Lawrence, has not only finished at the top of her class for her second year of training, but she has also secured an IAG scholarship for her apprenticeship. Each year IAG New Zealand offers support to a number...
Speedway to celebrate their 50th anniversary over Labour weekend
Excitement is building ahead of the Nelson Speedway Association’s 50th anniversary celebrations set for Labour weekend. “We’re all really looking forward to it, lots of work has been going on in the background and preparations are well underway,” says secretary and...
Poaching still rife
The problem with poaching in the Murchison area has reached new heights with three deer allegedly taken off a property in the Tutaki Valley. At around 8.30am on Saturday, September 1, the resident farmer heard a series of shots close to his house and returned from his...
Dam project could yet survive
Although the Tasman District Council voted against the Waimea Dam Project on Tuesday, August 28, they have been asked to consider a revised funding proposal from supporters of the scheme that could allow the project to continue. Eight councillors voted against the...
Beekeepers win gold at national awards
For Scott Williamson and Jezebel Cleveland it was the culmination of a lifetime of work, to win a national award at the National Apiculture Conference in Blenheim, in July. Bringing home a gold medal in the ‘Best products of the Hive’ section, for their pollen...
Pedalling onto world’s stage
Half a dozen local cyclists are competing at international events this year with 17-year Finn Fisher-Black the latest world champion among them. Shaane Fulton and Finn have recently competed at the UCI World Junior Track Cycling Championships in Switzerland, with Finn...
‘Helping Families’ with a very real need
Kristy Rowe saw a real need in the area, for children and families who feel too afraid to ask for help. The idea stemmed from a conversation with a close friend, who provides foster care through Oranga Tamariki (Child, Youth and Families), when a child was dropped off...
Lodge celebrates 50 years of teaching outdoor education
Rotoiti Lodge Outdoor Education Centre is celebrating half a century of providing outdoor education. Police sergeant Noel Oxnam from Murchison first suggested the idea for a youth hall in the early 1960’s, and after significant contributions by the region’s community...