Menzshed imposter exploiting community
An alleged scam artist is impersonating Menzshed members in order to exploit the community’s generosity. The unknown individual has been knocking on doors in the Waimea region for the past three weeks or so, seeking donations for Menzshed. Waimea Menzshed coordinator...
Bumpy road for repairs
Members of the Brightwater community and beyond are becoming increasingly frustrated over the apparent inept road repairs at the Clover Rd/SH6 intersection. The project was initially considered “complete” in 2017, but in April this year work resumed, for what has...
Nelson Bays’ place second at 43rd Heaphy Shield
The 43rd Heaphy Shield was hosted by Marlborough Squash Club on July 7 & 8. The Heaphy has a proud history, contested annually between Nelson Bays, Marlborough, and West Coast regions. Representing Nelson/Tasman, the mens team comprised of Mark Kerr (captain),...
Explosive affair in Murchison
Saturday, July 14, marks 113 years since 57-year-old farmer Joseph Sewell, strapped with sticks of dynamite, blew himself up outside the Murchison Courthouse in what is widely regarded as the world’s first suicide bomb attack. Joseph had been in a long-running dispute...
Rally gearing up for fast weekend
This weekend sees the fifth round of the MRF Mainland Series 2018, with the rally course both starting and finishing in Brightwater. The event will be held on Saturday, July 14, and organiser Phil Collins says it will be a day that is sure to impress, “the forecast is...
Students get crafty for Arts Week
Each year, Murchison Area School celebrate Arts Week at the end of term two. Sarah Peacock, deputy principal of Murchison Area School, says, “It’s purpose is to recognise the value of the arts and to foster the understanding that when we are creative, it grows and...
Tracking toward success
Since her start at Tapawera Area School in 2015 outdoor education teacher Krissy O’Donnell could visualize what an asset to the school a bike track would be so, on Friday, June 29, she was “delighted” by its official opening. Initially Krissy sought a council grant...
Council’s new CEO warmly welcomed
After a month in the CEOs chair at Tasman District Council (TDC), Janine Dowding says she is enjoying her new role and has been warmly welcomed by everyone. “I am enjoying working with the team. I have been fortunate to work with great people before coming to TDC so...
Jack the Warrior is coming home
Jack Green is thirteen years old and has Duchenne Muscular Dystrophy (DMD). He was fitted for a wheelchair when he was eight and was too weak to walk by the age of nine. Duchenne is a rare genetic disease, it is a type of muscular dystrophy that primarily affects...
Hot new ride in town
There’s some hot new wheels in town, so if you’re looking for a mobility scooter with as much personality as yourself check out Richmond’s Access Mobility limited edition vintage Gatsby range. They’re the ultimate in comfort and style for those young at heart without...