by Jo Kent | Feb 27, 2021 | Local News
In a monumental move for conservation, the Tasman District Council has been given the green light to introduce two European insects, the hoverfly and wasp-nest beetle, to tackle the country’s chronic wasp problem. Tasman, with its honeydew covered beech trees, has the...
by Jacqui Rawson | Feb 26, 2021 | Local News
The Brightwater community are holding their garage sales all together this Saturday, 27th February. “I like the concept of it, reselling things rather than being a throw-away society,” says organiser Jilly Perry. The organisers provide the marketing behind the event...
by Waimea Weekly | Feb 25, 2021 | Local News
Story by Charles Anderson Port Nelson and Nelson Airport are proposing to join forces and operate under a new company after looking for ways to prepare for an uncertain future. The proposal is currently before Nelson City Council and Tasman District Council, which own...
by Jo Kent | Feb 21, 2021 | Local News
The Lane family were among a group of cyclists who joined in the Go By Bike movement held across the country last week in a bid to ditch the car for a day and cycle instead. Laura, Toby, Jemima and mum Anna were rewarded for their efforts with a free breakfast and hot...
by Jacqui Rawson | Feb 21, 2021 | Local News
Two houses removed from Lower Queen Street are making way for an operating theatre and endoscopy unit. Health professionals that include the Lower Queen Street Health are the driving force behind the new venture. A two-storey building with additional parking will sit...
by Jo Kent | Feb 20, 2021 | Local News
The team behind Brightwater’s Snowden’s Bush Trust have just nine months to find the final $47k required of their $350k target to save land in front of Snowden’s Bush Scenic Reserve and prevent it from being turned into housing. Waimea Weekly is backing the campaign...
