Month of July

The Price of Milk tomorrow night | Thursday 30 July 2009

Dane Norton (9) is one of the performers in the seventh annual Price of Milk...

All eyes on integrated health lifeline as Joan Whiting’s viability worries grow | Thursday 30 July 2009

Viability was once again the key word at last week’s Joan Whiting Trust Annual General...

Collingwood Store to deliver to Pakawau | Thursday 30 July 2009

The imminent closure of the Pakawau Store has led to the revival of a long-lost...

Gnomes welcome in Collingwood | Thursday 30 July 2009

The third Gnome Away from Home weekend will find visitors burrowing their way to Collingwood...

Te Wiki O Te Reo Māori: year-long programmes get top-ups for special week | Thursday 30 July 2009

One lucky Golden Bay High School student won a prize of a canteen voucher this...

HealthPost plants rimu at Milnthorpe | Thursday 30 July 2009

It’s been just over 20 years since natural supplement company HealthPost started in Collingwood. Since...

Letters to Editor 31 July | Thursday 30 July 2009

The Price of Milk tomorrow nightSee the wonderfull full colour ad in this issue! This...

Doggies delight in schooling session | Thursday 30 July 2009

On Sunday mornings the grounds at the East Takaka Hall wriggle with exuberant puppies frolicking...

New business: tea and treats in quiet space | Thursday 30 July 2009

Takaka Infusion opens its doors today for tea enthusiasts and connoisseurs of fine bread and...

Petition seeks signatures for Nelson/TDC amalgamation investigation | Thursday 30 July 2009

Amalgamation of the Nelson and Tasman councils is back in the news. A petition launched...

Recession in the Bay: perceptions differ  | Thursday 30 July 2009

Golden Bay debt collector, Louise Amitrano says she is very busy but she doesn’t buy...

Kakapo care delights volunteers  | Thursday 30 July 2009

Albie and Felicity Burgers have described their recent two-week working stint on Codfish Island, or...

First batch of plaques ready for heritage walk | Friday 24 July 2009

The first seven heritage plaques will be on buildings in downtown Takaka within days.The plaques...

Naked Possum Market Days prove popular | Friday 24 July 2009

Country Market Day at the Naked Possum Café has become a regular event and is...

Obituary: Harry Riley | Friday 24 July 2009

The Golden Bay community has lost an exceptional servant with the recent passing of Harry...

Pakawau store closure ruffles the community | Friday 24 July 2009

The Pakawau Camp and Store will close at the end of this month after 22...

Letters 24 July 2009 | Friday 24 July 2009

allshorts 2009 It’s that time again! allshorts short film and music video festival 2009 is...

Last Stand in Singapore tells Clem Randall’s little-known war story | Friday 24 July 2009

A book released last September, Last Stand in Singapore, tells the previously little-known WWII story...

“Responsible tourism” endorsement | Thursday 23 July 2009

Eatery on the Rock restaurant and chalets is the latest Golden Bay business to be...

News in Brief | Thursday 23 July 2009

Search and Rescue wins community award Golden Bay Search and Rescue has won the runner-up...

Netball Camp fundraiser | Thursday 23 July 2009

Fifteen up-and-coming players had a netball-rich experience in the second week of the holidays thanks...

Community 50:50 on multi-use facility | Thursday 16 July 2009

An upgrade of Golden Bay’s existing halls and venues is more likely to gain wide...

New warning light on Bird’s Hill needs tweaking | Thursday 16 July 2009

Cyclists on Bird’s Hill are quite a bit safer these days, thanks to $30,000 illuminated...

The dairy industry loses a distinguished leader | Thursday 16 July 2009

The Golden Bay dairy industry lost one of its longest-serving and most distinguished leaders with...

Letters Friday 17 July 2009 | Thursday 16 July 2009

Takaka’s water supply Some questions have been asked by residents about the board’s submission to...

Retirement village proposed for in the Bay | Thursday 16 July 2009

Phil and Rose Windle want to grow old in Golden Bay and they have a...

Testing of Telecom’s new XT Cellular Network | Thursday 16 July 2009

Telecom’s new XT Cellular Network is being heralded—for its better performance, coverage and pricing, but...

Historic win for Under-52kg rugby reps | Thursday 16 July 2009

Three Golden Bay rugby players, Jamie Mapley, Luke Parata and Jacob Eggers were part of...

Community board meeting this week | Thursday 16 July 2009

Santa Parade. Peter Woods, president of the Collectable Vehicle Club, sought support from the board...

Wandering with Albatrosses – Multimedia talk | Thursday 16 July 2009

Wannabe adventurers can travel to the wildest, inaccessible and windiest parts of the world from...

Guitarist mentors local rock stars | Thursday 16 July 2009

Last week, the room at the back of the Work Centre was turned into a...

AC Builders wins regional silver award for Parapara home | Thursday 09 July 2009

AC Builders of Parapara brought home a silver award from last week’s regional Master Builders...

Local artist exhibits in outdoor frame | Thursday 09 July 2009

Kare Grayson’s work, Forest For The Trees, is the latest to be exhibited in the...

Ainslie swaps penguin patrols for turtle-tagging  | Thursday 09 July 2009

Having finished another cruise ship season in South Georgia in the remote South Atlantic, former...

Letters to Editor 3 July | Thursday 09 July 2009

MeaslesThere is an outbreak of measles in Christchurch among teenagers at a high school. Most...

Ligar Bay baches: what should happen to them? | Thursday 09 July 2009

The GB Weekly’s online survey last week promoted a vigorous discussion.Here are some abridged comments:“I...

Golden Bay Toy library farewells familiar faces and welcomes new ones | Thursday 09 July 2009

The Golden Bay Toy Library is saying its farewells to Andrea Ward, who has served...

Long-time fan names GB netball Allstars team | Thursday 09 July 2009

y for 17 years and in that time he has seen a lot of talented...

Long-time fan names GB netball Allstars team | Thursday 09 July 2009

Sports fan Pat Weir has been watching netball in Golden Bay for 17 years and...

Aorere farmers’catchment project attracts more ministry funding  | Thursday 02 July 2009

The Aorere Catchment Project, an initiative intended to make the Aorere River cleaner, has gained...

Ligar Bay baches’ future lies in council’s hands | Thursday 02 July 2009

Last Tuesday’s public meeting, held to discuss the future of the Ligar Bay baches, has...

Pohara Store lessee seeks meeting over tender  | Thursday 02 July 2009

Long-time Pohara Store lessee, Mike Hargreaves, is in dispute with his landlord, the Tasman District...

Gibbs Road track improvements appreciated by residents | Thursday 02 July 2009

Thanks were given this week to TDC, Coast Care and Stream Care by the team...

Guide to Artists brochure 2010 calls for listings  | Thursday 02 July 2009

A new edition of the Guide to Artists in Golden Bay 2009 brochure, promoting local...

Letters to the Editor 26 June | Thursday 02 July 2009

Ligar Bay housingWe recently attended a meeting of mainly Ligar  Bay residents to discuss issues...

Mary Baigent's lifetime of service  | Thursday 02 July 2009

Mary Baigent’s philosophy of life is that “we’re all here to help each other”, and...

Four years’ work sees three scouts achieve highest award | Thursday 02 July 2009

It has been at least 10 years since there was a Chief Scout in the...

Tango the winter blues away | Thursday 02 July 2009

For a fun winter night out, make the most of the visit by Argentinian tango...