by Jacqui Rawson | Feb 5, 2021 | Local News
There was an unseasonal amount of rainfall late last year, but it wasn’t enough to help this period which is officially called the ‘peak water usage period’. The impacts of not nearly enough rain mean water restrictions have kicked in, in some areas in the Tasman...
by Jacqui Rawson | Feb 4, 2021 | Local News
An exhibition called Ablaze which showcases the 2019 Tasman fires is having its official opening this Friday, 5th of February, at the Wakefield Village Hall. The exhibition will be touring across the Tasman region at different locations, one of which will be the...
by Jo Kent | Jan 31, 2021 | Local News
Brightwater residents Pat Lithgow and Diane Drogemuller are among the winners of the Tasman District Council’s Outstanding Community Service Awards 2020. The awards recognise the region’s volunteer heroes whose continued dedication, generosity and kindness over the...
by Jacqui Rawson | Jan 31, 2021 | Local News
Anthea Shearer has made the move from fulltime mum to firefighter. It was determination and hardwork behind Anthea’s graduation into a job she loves. “At the start, I could only do three push-ups,” laughs Anthea. Part of the application process includes a level of...
by Jenny Nicholson | Jan 30, 2021 | Local News
The Brightwater Community Association and the director of sports at the Wanderers club, Marty Davis, would like to see upgrades on the current gym, club rooms, tennis courts and volleyball courts. They also hope to see a hub created for use by members and the...
by Jacqui Rawson | Jan 29, 2021 | Local News
The Appleby Fire Station has been in its current location for 30 years, but the groundwork is underway for a new location for the station. “We needed a new building that was fit for purpose,” says Appleby Fire Station deputy controller Bella Clark-Melchers. The new...
