Month of September

Port Tarakohe’s commercial future | Thursday 30 September 2010

Council is receiving commendations for its inclusive approach to strategic planning for Port Tarakohe.There was...

Resource consent next step for integrated health project | Thursday 30 September 2010

Applying for resource consent to build an integrated family health centre at the Golden Bay...

Joan Whiting residents say “Thank You!” | Thursday 30 September 2010

The protest march planned for last Saturday became a community celebration and thanksgiving event. Last...

Letters | Thursday 30 September 2010

  Motorcycle riding  I would like to clarify the activity of Nelson Motorcycle Club Inc...

Sewing group works towards fashion parade | Thursday 30 September 2010

A creative dressmaking course for young people has attracted a dedicated group of around a...

Plaques commemorate Bay’s tramway | Thursday 30 September 2010

Between 1882 and 1905 trains travelled from East Takaka to Waitapu Wharf via Takaka’s Commercial...

Whakaaro: Tasman District Council’s October revolution | Thursday 30 September 2010

Every three years, voters in Tasman get the chance to send our council a loud...

New photo standards for passports | Thursday 30 September 2010

Changes to passport photograph technology could provide would-be travellers with nasty surprises, says local photographer...

Fifty years of marriage for Clare and John | Thursday 30 September 2010

John Davis of Pakawau likes to have new potatoes ready each year for his wedding...

Aorere Spring Flower Show | Thursday 30 September 2010

Lois Benjamin and judge Julia Langford assess the relative merits of a daffodil bloom in...

Long service acknowledged | Thursday 30 September 2010

Collingwood RSA stalwart John Etheredge, centre, was honoured recently with the award of a badge...

Katipo Landscaping  | Thursday 30 September 2010

With the onset of spring signalling growth and the outdoors calling, Katipo Landscaping is all...

Joan Whiting Rest Home receives lifeline  | Thursday 23 September 2010

It was Myra Riordan’s 98th birthday last Sunday and she celebrated in style at her...

Paediatrician throws clear light on PDD and the autism spectrum  | Thursday 23 September 2010

“It’s all in the wiring,” says Nelson paediatrician Dr Paul Taylor, who visited the Bay...

Cabbage bra accepted by Wearable Art Awards | Thursday 23 September 2010

Being accepted for the Bizarre Bra section of this year’s Montana Wearable Art Awards Show...

YOUNG@ART  | Thursday 23 September 2010

In time for the annual Bay Art awards, a new initiative, YOUNG@ART, is to be...

WHAKAARO: Let’s ruffle a few feathers | Thursday 23 September 2010

 This whakaaro was made partly unnecessary by event on Wednesday. We at The GB Weekly...

Letters | Thursday 23 September 2010

  Integrity of council decisions  People have asked me why TDC refuses to enforce district...

Local body elections: Mayoral candidates’ statements | Thursday 23 September 2010

  Victoria Davis  If you want a halt to escalating rates and massive council borrowing,...

GB businesswomen's group  | Thursday 23 September 2010

A wide cross-section of businesswomen attended the recent inaugural meeting of The Golden Bay Businesswomen’s...

Costume hire helping to reroof Playhouse | Thursday 23 September 2010

Slipping into a slinky little 1930s flapper dress, drawing on long, white, kid gloves and...

Songs become art in Waxing Lyrical | Thursday 23 September 2010

Wordfest is not just about words – it has a way of involving our visual...

GB Medical Centre welcomes two new doctors | Thursday 16 September 2010

Golden Bay residents are welcoming the arrival of two new women doctors after being without...

Pakawau Beach Park development: both sides to take their cases to the Environment Court | Thursday 16 September 2010

The longstanding conflict over the development of the Pakawau Beach Park doesn’t seem to be...

Mussel Inn reopening to car parking issue | Thursday 16 September 2010

Playing at the 19th season re-opening of the Mussel Inn tomorrow night (18th) will be...

Dairy farmers report a good spring for calving | Thursday 16 September 2010

The majority of cows in Golden Bay have now calved, and farmers, when they can...

Letters 17 September 2010 | Thursday 16 September 2010

Dear Golden Bay I would like to say a huge thank you to the people...

Miss Golden Bay raises $7000 | Thursday 16 September 2010

Cory Griffiths (Miss Harcourts) was crowned  Miss Golden Bay show in the Pohara Hall last...

Motocross rider off to Aussie | Thursday 16 September 2010

Golden Bay’s young motocross ace, Hamish Harwood, is on his way to test his talents...

Local body elections: Councillor candidate profiles | Thursday 16 September 2010

The GB Weekly invited the candidates for the Golden Bay ward to submit something about...

DHB pressured to save Joan Whiting | Thursday 09 September 2010

In typical Golden Bay fashion, the community has thrown a lot of energy into the...

Night of home-grown entertainmement | Thursday 09 September 2010

It’s Golden Bay in a microcosm.The Price of Milk, now an established annual event, is...

Golden Bay Collections Ltd: Counting the cost of overspending | Thursday 09 September 2010

“If people paid their bills on time I would be out of a job.”Louise Amitrano...

Business: new physiotherapist | Thursday 09 September 2010

Based above the organic shop, physiotherapist Tudor Burchill says he offers a great central location,...

Joe Bell’s approach: fairness, without fear or favour | Thursday 09 September 2010

After its upcoming election, the Golden Bay Community Board will take on a new look.The...

Letters Friday 10 September 2010 | Thursday 09 September 2010

Joan Whiting Rest Home Closing Joan Whiting Rest Home prior to the opening of the...

Obituary: Bruce Archibald Ferguson | Thursday 09 September 2010

A man of many skills, a broad range of interests, a dedicated sheep and beef...

Whakaaro: Is this negotiation? | Thursday 09 September 2010

As secondary teachers we regularly hear statements like: “I don’t know how you do it!...

Business: marketing and expansion | Thursday 09 September 2010

The new owner of Green Magic, Patrick Rose, is committed to enhancing the life of...

Love NZ - Conservation Week 2010 offers heaps of talks and walks | Thursday 09 September 2010

“Show how much you love New Zealand” is the key message and call to action...

Joan Whiting to close in November: residents and staff “very vulnerable” | Thursday 02 September 2010

The Joan Whiting Rest Home will close on 30 November after a long and painful...

Roy Reid becomes Grey Power’s national president | Thursday 02 September 2010

Golden Bay Grey Power branch president, Roy Reid of Takaka, now heads a nationwide organisation...

Letters Friday 3 September 2010 | Thursday 02 September 2010

Golden Bay High School’s My Fair Lady On a wet rainy night last Wednesday the...

Multipurpose sports facility meeting draws a good crowd and healthy dialogue | Thursday 02 September 2010

More than 60 people met at the Takaka Rugby clubrooms at the recreation park on...

Argillite and artifacts: Onekaka archaeologist keen to keep the history record straight | Thursday 02 September 2010

Though he was a maths and science high school teacher in Nelson for much of...