by Jenny Nicholson | Jun 10, 2021 | Local News
Residents say temporary changes to roads in the Elizabeth, Talbot and Florence Street area may soon become permanent, and their opinions may not be heard. Of particular concern is the closing of the corner of Elizabeth and Talbot Streets. “Driving from Elizabeth to...
by Jo Kent | Jun 6, 2021 | Local News
The popular Children’s Book Exchange which was previously located on Hebberd Place in Richmond has a new home outside Hope School. The idea is that kids can take a book or leave one and share the love of reading. Principal for the school, Freya Hogarth, says, “The...
by Jenny Nicholson | Jun 5, 2021 | Local News
Chances of survival of native birds and chicks in the hills behind Richmond have been boosted by a substantial donation given by local couple Matt and Rachael Watson from Trail Explorers.The donation to Richmond Native Bird Recovery will allow the group to replace...
by Jenny Nicholson | Jun 4, 2021 | Local News
List MP Nick Smith announced his retirement on Monday, effective 10 June. Shortly after, MP for Nelson Rachel Boyack posted on Facebook, “I’d like to acknowledge the 30 years of service Nick Smith MP has given to the Nelson Tasman region as an MP. I wish you well,...
by Jo Kent | Jun 3, 2021 | Local News
A final decision has been made to permanently chlorinate the water supplies across Richmond and the whole of the Tasman district, in a bid to provide safer drinking water for residents. It’s a controversial move that has been in the pipeline for some time, with...
by Jo Kent | May 30, 2021 | Local News
With the help of a community grant from Tasman District Council, Brightwater Playcentre have been able to cultivate a child-friendly, edible fruit and vegetable garden which the children help to maintain. “Gardening offers so many fun opportunities for children,” says...
