Month of February

Bishop passes through the Bay on 1000km walk | Thursday 26 February 2009

Nelson’s Anglican Bishop, Richard Ellena, passed through Golden Bay last week as part of his...

The blooming marvellous Aorere Show hits 100 years | Thursday 26 February 2009

Another Aorere Autumn Flower Show this Saturday (28 February) is significant as the twice-annual show...

Batman takes time out to reward readers | Thursday 26 February 2009

Takaka’s children and youth librarian Doris Sadlowksi and Batman are presenting the children of Central...

BikeWise activities and bike lanes get support | Thursday 26 February 2009

The popularity of BikeWise has continued to grow. Over 100,000 people around New Zealand participated...

Letters to the Editor Friday 27 February 2009 | Thursday 26 February 2009

CEO charge-out rate The TDC’s CEO’s charge-out rates (GBW 20/2) suggests that, over a year...

Popular courier makes farewell trip | Thursday 26 February 2009

Courier driver Emani Soane loves Golden Bay and the Bay loves him right back. Unfortunately...

Down to Earth: Autumn Preparation | Thursday 26 February 2009

As the summer draws to a close, you’re hopefully all enjoying a bountiful harvest from...

Bamboo’s reputation refuted at society’s meeting | Thursday 26 February 2009

If you ever thought of bamboo as just another noxious weed, a chat with a...

Affordable housing for penguins  | Thursday 26 February 2009

Over 40 people, prepared with spades and muscle power, turned up at Tarakohe Harbour on...

Reuben’s rugby star on the rise with place in NZ U17s | Thursday 26 February 2009

Takaka prop Reuben Northover’s rugby career has moved up another notch. After being named in...

Local footballer selected for national tournament | Thursday 26 February 2009

Golden Bay AFC footballer Willow Milligan achieved a first for his club when he was...

Blues Awards nominee Eric Bibb to perform | Thursday 26 February 2009

Leading American acoustic bluesman Eric Bibb is about to thrill audiences at the Mussel Inn...

Poet and musicians combine for fundraiser | Thursday 26 February 2009

Golden Bay will experience a unique blend of locally grown poetry and music when three...

History of Motupipi Hill explored | Thursday 19 February 2009

Shrouded in history, a hill towers like a natural bulwark above the Motupipi River and...

Rocks and Hard Places fills local history gap | Thursday 19 February 2009

The launch this week of Rocks and Hard Places, another illustrated local history book by...

Realtors cautiously optimistic about Bay market | Thursday 19 February 2009

Golden Bay’s real estate branches are remaining cautiously optimistic in the face of the global...

Upper Takaka Farm Day showcases optimism and innovation | Thursday 19 February 2009

A Farm Day on Sunday 1 March, initiated by Federated Farmers, aims to foster better...

In Good Taste: Thai Salads | Thursday 19 February 2009

I love Thai salads. They make you chew, and whilst chewing you will be thinking...

Letters to Editor 20 February | Thursday 19 February 2009

Do you have a problem with weeds?After much trying, Golden Bay Weedbusters has finally found...

At the Movies: Australia | Thursday 19 February 2009

Oh crikey, Australia’s big.The film gives us 2 hours and 40 minutes of Nicole Kidman...

Water restrictions decision deferred | Thursday 19 February 2009

Water restrictions decision deferredAfter some helpful rain last week, Tasman District Council has deferred the...

Website makes history a shared journey | Thursday 19 February 2009

The Prow website <www.theprow.org.nz> has been launched. This is a project that offers an opportunity...

Achievable Triathlon back for the seventh time | Thursday 19 February 2009

The seventh annual Tinbum Triathlon will take place on Sunday 8 March.The highly achievable triathlon...

Police clarify firearms laws after horse death | Thursday 19 February 2009

The Takaka Police often receive complaints from people, particularly those in the more remote areas...

Swimmers off to South Island championships | Thursday 19 February 2009

Three Takaka swimmers, Holly Johnson, Zack Gibbs and Kieran Levett (l to r in photo,...

Council relents on “no scavenging” | Thursday 12 February 2009

After widespread dissatisfaction expressed by locals, TDC are doing a turnaround on their unpopular "no...

Water workers busy as dry spell problems increase | Thursday 12 February 2009

Dry conditions are continuing to stretch the resources of people reliant on rainwater tanks for...

Mardi Gras 2009: "I love it!" | Thursday 12 February 2009

"This is like a deja-vu from the sixties-I love it!" said holidaymaker Gordon Mitchell from...

Letter to Editor 13 January 2009 | Thursday 12 February 2009

Mardi Gras Thanks to the usual crew of hard-working people who were on the Village...

Housing Trust’s “social housing” nears completion  | Thursday 12 February 2009

Four "affordable" homes being built around Arapeta Place on Rototai Road for the Golden Bay...

Down to Earth: Growing citrus | Thursday 12 February 2009

As the dry weather settles in, water becomes the critical ingredient keeping everything alive. Those...

Students’ playground designs become real | Thursday 12 February 2009

Golden Bay High School's impressive new playground is engaging students of all ages in good,...

Pio films in Golden Bay for Tangaroa | Thursday 12 February 2009

Television personality Pio Terei was in Golden Bay this week to film an episode of...

“Honoured, flattered, humbled and somewhat saddened” | Thursday 12 February 2009

Local historians and researchers Hilary and John Mitchell are officially Stout fellows.In March, John and...

Golden Bay Community Board February meeting | Thursday 12 February 2009

Charge-out rates continued to exercise the minds of board members and councillors at Tuesday's community...

Renowned kiwi researchers to talk in the Bay  | Thursday 12 February 2009

On Wednesday, two renowned Department of Conservation kiwi researchers, Hugh Robertson and Rogan Colbourne, will...

Police report 13 February 2009 | Thursday 12 February 2009

26 January: An 18-year-old Takaka woman was cautioned for offensive behaviour.29 January: A two-vehicle collision...

Music and images from the heart of nature | Thursday 12 February 2009

Two Golden Bay teams are coming together to combine their creative talents in two synergistic...

New driving instructor gets skills up to speed  | Thursday 12 February 2009

The Golden Bay Workcentre's youth transition worker Simon Shaw has become an LTSA-accredited driving instructor,...

Pig snouts, lamb tails, eel and pancakes | Thursday 05 February 2009

"Yum, yum, pig's bum" said Dave Myall, "And today it really could be pig's bum."...

Countdown to Saturday’s Mardi Gras under way  | Thursday 05 February 2009

Organising Takaka's biggest street party, the annual Mardi Gras, is no mean feat. Community worker...

Water supply and quality a top concern for many this month  | Thursday 05 February 2009

Takaka's volunteer firefighters say they are used to watching dead possums, rats and birds float...

Possible multi-purpose facility gets feasibility study  | Thursday 05 February 2009

The development of a centralised, multi-purpose community facility for Golden Bay took a preliminary step...

Letters to Editor 5 February | Thursday 05 February 2009

Visitors fall in love with Mohua Golden BayMy mother, sons and I recently visited Golden...

Combined local exhibition at Suter Art Gallery  | Thursday 05 February 2009

Golden Bay artists Sage Cox and Geoffrey Heath have combined their passion for landscape painting...

Cricketing workshops draw 38 potential players | Thursday 05 February 2009

Nelson cricket development officer Kerry Strange came to Takaka last week to conduct introductory workshops...

Old Thumpers introduces big new event  | Thursday 05 February 2009

Screeching Jap bikes will again take a backseat to throaty pre-1975 machines in the 15th...

Community Law service gets a “different energy” | Thursday 05 February 2009

After 10 years of dedicated services, Carolyn McLellan has finished as Golden Bay's Community Law...