Month of November

Extreme weather in Bay this week | Thursday 27 November 2008

The unusually heavy rain that fell last Saturday, Sunday and Monday was not consistent throughout...

News in brief 28 November 2008 | Thursday 27 November 2008

Key messages for civil defence readiness in Golden Bay 1. Disasters happen quickly. We can't...

Flooding provides dress rehearsal for new plan | Thursday 27 November 2008

Call it synchronicity, if you like, but the Golden Bay Community Response Plan was launched...

Health centre options still under consideration  | Thursday 27 November 2008

The Interim Management Group (IMG) of Golden Bay Integrated Health Services met on November 17...

Central Takaka's new principal a familiar face  | Thursday 27 November 2008

Central Takaka School has a new principal. Mrs Liz Batten, who has been acting in...

Letters to Editor 28 November | Thursday 27 November 2008

Village Theatre increases ticket pricesIt is after much soul searching that The Village Theatre will...

Down to Earth: Kids’ gardens | Thursday 27 November 2008

Wow that was some rain! Such a downpour is a good indicator of how good...

Bruce Ansley’s Long Slow Affair of the Heart  | Thursday 27 November 2008

"Adventures are not simple events. They are complex things, filled with satisfaction, and moments of...

Labour loses West Coast-Tasman after 15 years  | Thursday 27 November 2008

The phone rings unanswered in the quiet office of unseated Labour Cabinet Minister Damien O'Connor....

At the Movies: Then She Found Me | Thursday 27 November 2008

I have serious issues with the term Chick Flick. It's become a put-down for light...

“Brilliant crowd” enjoys Tarakohe reunion | Thursday 20 November 2008

About 150 people got together in Golden Bay last weekend to mark the 20th anniversary...

Foodbank stocks low as stressful Christmas period looms  | Thursday 20 November 2008

Last week the Golden Bay community foodbank had nothing in the freezer and $25 in...

New books at Takaka Memorial Library | Thursday 20 November 2008

Non-fiction Using the Plot: Tales of an allotment chef by Paul Merrett. Michelin-starred chef Merrett...

Music and gardening end Motupipi School year  | Thursday 20 November 2008

Approaching the end of their year, Motupipi School children have geared up for two major...

Letters to editor 21 November 2008 | Thursday 20 November 2008

Building on Takaka floodplainAm I dreaming or does the council have double standards? After all,...

Clean Streams report challenged by Federated Farmers  | Thursday 20 November 2008

After five years of voluntary efforts to stem the pollution of farm waterways, opinions over...

In Good Taste: Spring fever  | Thursday 20 November 2008

Spring rains, spring tides, spring bulbs, spring lamb. Yes! The mint's gone mad and the...

GBHS Dux: Ability + hard work = achievement  | Thursday 20 November 2008

"I've always liked doing well. Doing well means doing the best that I can do."...

“Live-wire character” Collingwood Dux set to fly  | Thursday 20 November 2008

When Collingwood Area School acting deputy head teacher Steve Beck announced Halie Miller as both...

Teachers wired up in audibility innovation | Monday 17 November 2008

A class of five, six and seven-year-olds is writing ‘lazy 8s' exactly between the lines....

Tension with council casts shadow over meeting | Monday 17 November 2008

The strained relationship between the Golden Bay Community Board and the Tasman District Council cast...

"It’s all about the journey, not the destination” | Monday 17 November 2008

Like a lot of people, Alan Blackie was a "wannabe hippie" in the ‘70s. "I...

Letters to editor 14 November 2008 | Monday 17 November 2008

CyclistsPeter Blasdale (GBW Letters 7/11) is right to condemn stupid or careless drivers who endanger...

Talk on godwits – the world’s greatest athletes  | Monday 17 November 2008

David Melville, an internationally renowned expert on wading birds, will present a talk on godwits...

Down to Earth: Feeding the garden  | Monday 17 November 2008

If you missed planting out main crops in October, not to worry, as those planted...

Local writers’ poems and stories in anthology  | Monday 17 November 2008

Four members of the Golden Bay writers' group have had poems and short stories published...

Playcentre places available – a great time for all | Monday 17 November 2008

Getting a place on one of Takaka Playcentre's sessions used to be as difficult as...

“Grow local, process local, consume local” | Monday 17 November 2008

For the last two years, Terry Knight of Schnapp Dragon boutique distillery has been developing...

Clothing and toy sale major success for library | Monday 17 November 2008

After a successful beginning last year, the Luminate festival will return to Canaan Downs this...

Workshop tutors sought for Luminate festival  | Monday 17 November 2008

After a successful beginning last year, the Luminate festival will return to Canaan Downs this...

At the Movies: Young at Heart  | Monday 17 November 2008

The promo posters for the documentary Young at Heart feature a group of senior citizens...

Sit and Be Fit: Exercise, singing and enjoyment | Monday 17 November 2008

Sit and Be Fit sessions are running on Thursdays at 10.30am at the Community Centre,...

East Takaka church celebrates 140th anniversary | Monday 10 November 2008

The church at East Takaka celebrates its 140th birthday with a church service and get-together...

Letters to editor 7 November 2008 | Monday 10 November 2008

Social work placement thanksNow that my placement for social work is over, I would like...

“Clean, fresh” website: www.gbweekly.co.nz | Sunday 09 November 2008

The GB Weekly is in cyberspace. Last week www.gbweekly.co.nz became the paper's web address and...

In Good Taste: Quality versus quantity | Sunday 09 November 2008

Quality wins over quantity, every time! It's true too, that you don't need or want...

Community board targeted rate to stand  | Sunday 09 November 2008

Tasman District Council has decided not to overturn its decision to set a targeted rate...

Residents urge caution about poisoned wheat  | Saturday 08 November 2008

A couple (who prefer not to be named) residing in Ligar Bay were recently shocked...

High school year winds down  | Saturday 08 November 2008

The Golden Bay High School is looking back at a successful few weeks of term...

General Election 2008 | Saturday 08 November 2008

Rahui Reid Katene - Māori Party Ngati Koata, Ngati Toa, Ngati Kuia, Kai Tahu. Lawyer,...

Motorcycle courses to upskill riders  | Saturday 08 November 2008

In response to appalling accident statistics, and after being approached by several riders and concerned...

Onekaka Playgroup welcomes new children | Saturday 08 November 2008

Since its early beginnings in 1977, the Onekaka Playgroup has been frequented by generations of...