Month of January

Wheelbarrow jamboree draws attention to “private beach”  | Thursday 29 January 2009

Fifty-four residents of Tukurua and adjoining bays converged on the low-tide beach in front of...

Bainham’s Salisbury Bridge closed for safety investigations | Thursday 29 January 2009

One of the biggest tourist drawcards in western Golden Bay is closed and will remain...

First Class Tax offers whole business support to clients | Thursday 29 January 2009

Since early November, John Baker has been running First Class Tax from premises he shares...

It’s a rubbish job, but someone’s got to do it….  | Thursday 29 January 2009

Talking tough about trash is the job of Claire Webster, on contract to TDC as...

Letter to editor 30 January 2009 | Thursday 29 January 2009

Wow! Brilliant! Superb! A big, big thank you to everyone who exhibited a box in...

Down to Earth: Summer salads | Thursday 29 January 2009

With the heat of summer here it feels like the season for lots of swimming,...

Tourism operators reporting strong summer season  | Thursday 29 January 2009

The busy visitor season is once again boosting the Golden Bay economy. The long spell...

Medals for local athletes at Colgate Games  | Thursday 29 January 2009

The Takaka Athletics club is continuing to produce champions. At the recent Colgate Games in...

Police report 30 January 2009 | Thursday 29 January 2009

14 January: A two-vehicle non-injury collision occurred on Abel Tasman Drive after a tourist drove...

New managers at Hangdog Camp | Sunday 25 January 2009

Troy Stevenson and Daphne Dijk are managing Hangdog Camp for the summer, and they're loving...

Local road safety petition demands reduced speed limit | Thursday 22 January 2009

With an increased traffic volume over the holiday season, road safety has again become an...

In Good Taste: Relishing the Radish  | Thursday 22 January 2009

What a pretty little thing, the radish, all blushing pink and red, and so full...

“Highest-ever gate-take” at the Bay’s A&P Show  | Thursday 22 January 2009

Last weekend's Golden Bay A&P show was a huge success despite the inclement weather that...

Letters to editor 16 January 2009 | Thursday 22 January 2009

Favourite Places One summer my family drove 12 hours to Golden Bay to stay with...

At the Movies: Garbage Warrior | Thursday 22 January 2009

This documentary is centred on architect Michael Reynolds, who has been designing and constructing alternative...

Luminate 2009: New developments for family-friendly festival  | Thursday 22 January 2009

After its success last year, the Luminate Festival returns to Canaan Downs between 30 January...

Gallery Z exhibits photography and poetry  | Thursday 22 January 2009

The current exhibition of photographer Spring Ursula Thomas at Gallery Z, entitled The Sacred, is...

Crack hunters, wild cattle and the one that got away | Thursday 22 January 2009

No Kaimanawa horse sentimentalities here. Last month, two Bay of Plenty-based crack shooters with dogs,...

New business: chalets at Snake Creek Road, Mangarakau | Thursday 22 January 2009

Wetland View Park is a new destination for those exploring the West Coast of Golden...

Intrepid Tata cardboard boaties brave the waves  | Friday 16 January 2009

Twenty-five intrepid teams, some dressed to the max, others covered by very little, raised their...

Police dogs, Market, weather booked for Show  | Friday 16 January 2009

The 112th Golden Bay Agricultural and Pastoral Show promises to draw a big crowd this...

Third Heart Art to showcase local artists  | Friday 16 January 2009

The third year of Heart Art events opens again with a Totally Local Market at...

Joan Reilly: 35 years in local veterinary practice  | Friday 16 January 2009

Joan Reilly has wanted to be a vet since she was five years old. Last...

Letters to Editor 16 Jan 2009 | Friday 16 January 2009

To the mindless, gutless shooterJust wanting to personally congratulate the shooter who set out on...

Police: “somebody knows” about horse shooting  | Friday 16 January 2009

Last Thursday night near Paturau, someone shot Felcon, Haleigh Payne's 12-year-old horse. Felcon survived but...

Sculptural extravaganza covers Pohara beach | Friday 16 January 2009

Kirsty Richmond took away the presentation for originality at the recent Sand Sculpture Extravaganza on...

Rata’s comeback a subject of celebration  | Friday 16 January 2009

With a blast of fiery red blossoms, the Bay's rata and pohutukawa trees have sprung...

Old farm truck provides home for grandson  | Friday 16 January 2009

Four years back, Hamish McClatchy reclaimed the 1952 L Bedford that his grandad, Ernest Pomeroy, used...

Pearl Kasper model “a treasure” | Sunday 11 January 2009

Ron Aaron says he has been a model-maker most of his life - and that's...

“Real” retirement at 90 for distinguished doctor | Sunday 11 January 2009

When Dr Graham Milne of Onekaka turned 90 last month, he decided it was finally...

Letters to Editor 9 Jan 2009 | Sunday 11 January 2009

Keeping in touchThanks to my good friend and former classmate (at East Takaka School in...

Colours of the Sea gallery opens at Tukurua  | Sunday 11 January 2009

The latest entrant to Golden Bay's flourishing gallery scene is Gaya Selder's Colours of the...

Obituary. Trevor Solly: an unsung working hero  | Sunday 11 January 2009

A parked line-up of polished big rigs, a dumper, his D4-D bulldozer, two veteran Bedford...

Raft racers battle winds, objects and offensive matter  | Sunday 11 January 2009

There's nothing quite like a good dose of Schadenfreude, the amusement in observing other people's...

Songs and stories around the Sandcastle campfire  | Sunday 11 January 2009

Motel proprietor Steve du Feu and singer/songwriter Tina Bridgman are inviting guests and locals to...