by Jacqui Rawson | Feb 18, 2021 | Local News
Tai Tupou wants to let local students know that it’s ok to be dealing with mental health issues. After all, he knows firsthand what it’s like. Tai, who is the youth programme development manager for I Am Hope, is speaking at events organised with schools to share his...
by Jacqui Rawson | Feb 13, 2021 | Local News
The pedestrian crossings on Salisbury Road have recently had ‘speed cushions’ and raised plastic separators added. They are part of measures being trialled by the Tasman District Council to improve driver behaviour for the safety of pedestrians and cyclists around the...
by Jacqui Rawson | Feb 12, 2021 | Local News
Anthony Hendon played a lead role in a 2013 scam where advertisers in genuine publications were approached to place similar advertisements in publications to be printed by Anthony. To encourage purchase, the magazines were titled in a way that suggested support of...
by Jenny Nicholson | Feb 12, 2021 | Local News
There will be dancing, singing, and food at Washbourn Gardens this Saturday from 4 pm to 9 pm, celebrating Asian culture in our region. This is the 5th year the fair has run. Two dance groups are confirmed, one being a Chinese Association children’s dance performance....
by Jenny Nicholson | Feb 11, 2021 | Local News
Over one hundred local residents turned out to a meeting on 1st of February to discuss the future of their paid ambulance officers after hearing that St John New Zealand is considering removing the paid positions. Simon Blakemore from Murchison and Districts Community...
by Jenny Nicholson | Feb 6, 2021 | Local News
A lot of thought goes into choosing a baby’s name, and a lot are also considered by the Registrar-General of Births, Deaths and Marriages in making the decision to decline some. Of the nearly 60,000 babies born in 2020, Isla was the number one girls’ name while Oliver...
