by Waimea Weekly | Sep 15, 2018 | Local News, Sport
Stunning views, friendly rivalry and warm sunny weather made for a most enjoyable relay for Nelson and Marlborough runners and walkers on Saturday, September 8. The 26km social relay run over the Great Taste Trail between Motueka and Mapua attracted 18 teams of...
by Waimea Weekly | Sep 14, 2018 | Local News, Sport
The region’s hosting of our first-ever All Blacks test match has been hailed a resounding success by visitors, organisers and locals. Widely regarded as Nelson’s biggest event to date, retailers and locals alike are hoping it’ll pave the way for further major events,...
by Waimea Weekly | Sep 13, 2018 | Local News, Sport
Saturday, August 18, saw the first stage of getting the Kohatu Motorsport and Adventure Park underway. The Tasman District Council (TDC) approved a commitment of $300,000, in April, for the Kohatu Park Trust to upgrade the Motueka Valley Highway and Olivers Road...
by Waimea Weekly | Sep 13, 2018 | Local News, Sport
Richmond Aquatic Centre are teaming up with Riverside Pool, to host a free Legends Move It class, and attempt to set a new CLM record for the biggest over 50’s exercise class. They will be challanging all the other CLM clubs to do the same. Richmond Aquatic Centre’s...
by Waimea Weekly | Sep 9, 2018 | Sport
The Nelson Bays Tennis Association’s primary and intermediate ‘Have a Go’ open day takes place at tennis clubs across the region on Saturday, September 15. All schools from Tapawera to Golden Bay are invited to take part in a free hour of fun on court with their...
by Waimea Weekly | Sep 7, 2018 | Local News, Sport
Excitement is building ahead of the Nelson Speedway Association’s 50th anniversary celebrations set for Labour weekend. “We’re all really looking forward to it, lots of work has been going on in the background and preparations are well underway,” says secretary and...