Month of October

Collingwood Playcentre's fairy good fundraiser  | Saturday 01 November 2008

Fundraising for the Collingwood Playcentre extension got off to a flying start last Thursday when...

Golden Bay Police have top crime clearance rates again | Saturday 01 November 2008

Golden Bay's police have topped the region's crime clearance figures once again."We cleared 65% of...

West Coast-Tasman electorate 2008 | Saturday 01 November 2008

Steve Richards - The McGillicuddy Serious Party I've been living in Tasman since 1991 when...

Letters to editor 31 October 2008 | Saturday 01 November 2008

Violence-Free Golden BayAn enormous thank you to all who have helped and supported us this...

Wendy’s wine sense takes her to Austria | Saturday 01 November 2008

If you'd like to hear someone use the word "isopropylmethoxypyrazine" without batting an eye, have...

Down to Earth: Herbs  | Saturday 01 November 2008

All-important for the sustainable garden are herbs. They add diversity for beneficial insects, deter pests...

Historic scow restoration a labour of love  | Saturday 01 November 2008

Geoff Benge has found his ultimate project with the purchase of the last operating deck-loading...

Bay Art 2008: pottery, paintings, photography | Saturday 01 November 2008

Kathy Reilly says she wanted to portray her attitude to something topical in her entry...

Milnthorpe teen on AFS exchange to Costa Rica  | Saturday 01 November 2008

Sara Isbister will spend next year in Costa Rica.The Milnthorpe teenager, currently in year 11...

Shakespearean bill promises “great night”  | Saturday 01 November 2008

The cast of MMMbeth hard at work, left, in rehearsal last week. The play is...

High-performance motorcycle road trip for spinal research  | Saturday 01 November 2008

Dan and Gary Makey are going to be part of a very special road trip...

Increasing magpie population in for big surprise  | Thursday 23 October 2008

Magpies have been self-introducing from the Motueka River valley and Tasman District Council biosecurity officer...

Great youth response to anti-violence campaign | Thursday 23 October 2008

"Violence: It's not OK, but it's OK to ask for help", and "Violence-free Golden Bay...

RSA award for man who like to get things done | Thursday 23 October 2008

Barry Pomeroy's exceptional service to the New Zealand Returned and Services Association was recognised this...

In Good Taste: Primavera | Thursday 23 October 2008

Like Botticelli's painting, primavera (Spring), this time of the year seems full of blossoms, the...

Club to celebrate arrival of two new waka  | Thursday 23 October 2008

The Onetahua Waka Ama club is eagerly awaiting the arrival of two new waka of...

Steam Up this Sunday at Rockville Museum  | Thursday 23 October 2008

Sure to attract a crowd will be another Steam Up at the Golden Bay Machinery...

Letters to Editor 24 October 2008 | Thursday 23 October 2008

Violence Free Golden Bay - It's Up to YouI would like to invite everyone to...

Giant squid provides “teachable moment” | Thursday 23 October 2008

A five-metre-long giant squid washed up near Fossil Point became an educational tool this week...

Fourth Fizz Gig fireworks display this weekend | Thursday 23 October 2008

This weekend will see the fourth annual fireworks display at Collingwood.If the weather is suitable,...

Young riders learn independence, confidence | Thursday 16 October 2008

In the last school holidays, Kris Russell and Pam Schinkel ran an in-depth horse workshop...

Paddock racing in the holidays | Thursday 16 October 2008

Boredom Buster organiser Dave Myall has done it again and needs a round of applause...

Community Board meeting | Thursday 16 October 2008

Reflective cats-eyes. In the Public Forum, Phyllida Mead spoke about the hazard posed by the...

Ligar Bay loos transformed | Thursday 16 October 2008

Locals applying their creative energy to the walls of Ligar Bay public loos. Enjoying the...

Clifton Weedbusters watch for nasty creepers  | Thursday 16 October 2008

This Saturday, the Clifton Weedbusters group will wield their secateurs, pruning saws and Vigilant sprays...

Letters to Editor - 17 October 2008 | Thursday 16 October 2008

Guy Fawkes night Fireworks are dangerous. The New Zealand Fire Service has its busiest days...

High-speed internet vital for local businesses | Thursday 16 October 2008

The lack of high-speed internet access has become a real issue for businesses and individuals...

Free ‘Garden to Plate’ course | Thursday 16 October 2008

A new initiative, Garden to Plate, organised through the Community Gardens, offers an opportunity to...

Medical centre trust represented on IMG | Thursday 16 October 2008

Progress toward the integration of the Bay's health services is continuing via meetings, information gathering...

Bay voters meet West Coast-Tasman candidates | Thursday 16 October 2008

A small crowd of voters gathered last week at a "meet the candidates" event in...

Letters to the Editor | Thursday 09 October 2008

Takaka Memorial Library - housebound serviceWe are wondering if there is a demand in our...

Dean Raybould’s “figurative” art on show | Thursday 09 October 2008

Artist Dean Raybould's quirky paintings, currently on show at MONZA Gallery, are infused with social...

Permaculture course: theoretical and practical | Thursday 09 October 2008

Earthcare Education Aotearoa (EEA) is offering what it calls "hands-on learning for sustainable land use"...

Dropped Get2Go finalists get to go after all  | Thursday 09 October 2008

After a change of heart by organisers, eight Golden Bay students have been belatedly invited...