Month of February

East Takaka Twilight Fair  | Friday 25 February 2011

This year’s East Takaka Twilight Fair raised over $2000 for the maintenance and ongoing costs...

GB Weekly letter, article and survey draw big response  | Friday 25 February 2011

William Brace’s letter about service and standards in our 21 January edition has prompted continuing...

SPCA joins nationwide campaign for cat adoption | Friday 25 February 2011

At a recent open day, the local SPCA got in step with a nationwide “Adopt-A-Thon”,...

Mystery Bike Ride | Friday 25 February 2011

The committee organising the Jennian Mystery Bike Ride is limiting entries to this year’s event...

Letters | Friday 25 February 2011

  Big Brother Thanks to the Motueka-GB News I note that the police will be...

Family Fun Ride popular with cyclists of all ages | Friday 25 February 2011

The Family Fun Ride, part of Bike Wise month, turned out to be popular last...

Forest & Bird seeks support | Friday 25 February 2011

On the campaign trail to protect the Mackenzie Country, Forest and Bird’s advocate Nicola Vallance...

Cobb kiwi survey confirms bird’s presence | Friday 25 February 2011

Twenty-six dedicated kiwi watchers (or rather listeners) spent last Saturday night strategically placed around the...

Aorere Valley flood repair update | Friday 25 February 2011

Tasman District Council’s communications advisor Chris Choat has supplied the following information about the flood...

News in brief | Friday 25 February 2011

  Fresh FM news Fresh Reggae is produced and hosted by DJ Galanjah, and is...

Bike Wise month starts with hearty breakfast  | Thursday 17 February 2011

All young and old cyclists—with lycra or without—were treated to a Go by Bike Breakfast...

Zing choir: multicultural repertoire | Thursday 17 February 2011

Last Saturday’s Village Market resounded with harmonies and multicultural songs performed by the local Zing...

Tinbum # 9: bring shoes, off-road bikes and competitive spirit | Thursday 17 February 2011

Two students will take away gold coins worth hundreds of dollars after this year’s Tinbum...

Letters | Thursday 17 February 2011

  Pakawau coastal erosion Experts don’t always agree; they’re not always right; learning evolves; research...

Onekaka childhood remembered  | Thursday 17 February 2011

Nelson resident Dawn Rose travelled over the Hill late last month to stay at Onekaka...

Exhibition highlights pacifism and achievements | Thursday 17 February 2011

The current exhibition at the Golden Bay Museum will be the subject of a Spectrum...

News in brief | Thursday 17 February 2011

Theravadan Buddhist to visit the Bay An Australian Theravadan Buddhist Monk, Venerable Jaganatha, or Ven...

Stilt-walkers add to Mardi Gras spectacle | Thursday 10 February 2011

Aliens on stilts, jugglers, fire performers, bras sporting teeth and dead possums, and the drumming...

Standards of service and presentation of businesses in Golden Bay: what do you think? | Thursday 10 February 2011

William Brace’s letter about service and business standards in Golden Bay has produced some interesting...

New emergency services equipment showcased | Thursday 10 February 2011

Last weekend’s Emergency Services Open Day was a first for the Takaka Fire Station, said...

New venue for Old Thumpers | Thursday 10 February 2011

Screeching Jap bikes again took the back seat to throaty pre-1975 machines in the 17th...

Letters | Thursday 10 February 2011

  Beach erosion Our memories of Pakawau and Totara Avenue go back 65+ years, so...

Luminate Festival “Spoiled for choice” | Thursday 10 February 2011

Occasional GB Weekly reporter Hannah Campbell shares her personal impressions of this year’s Luminate Festival.It...

Democratic school edges closer to reality | Thursday 10 February 2011

A core group of 10 Golden Bay parents who are dedicated to starting a democratic...

Refloating whales at Farewell Spit  | Thursday 10 February 2011

The fast response of the 200 volunteers from all over the country was crucial in...

Coastal erosion and protection talk | Thursday 10 February 2011

It was standing room only at talk organised by U3A about coastal erosion and coastal...

News in brief | Thursday 10 February 2011

  Cabaret in the Cave 2011, Sunday 20 February 2pm: Gather at Aorere Goldfields for...

Collingwood Food Fair | Thursday 03 February 2011

Floods can’t keep crowds from pigs’ eyes and kangaroo kebabs Come hell or high water,...

Dog trials a “great New Zealand institution” | Thursday 03 February 2011

The Harwood property at the bottom of the Takaka Hill resounded to the mystifying toots...

Departing doctor philosophical | Thursday 03 February 2011

Finishing 19 years service as a general practitioner with the Golden Bay Medical Centre brings...

Rates fiqures quoted for proposed sport facility | Thursday 03 February 2011

The committee investigating an integrated sport and recreational facility at Takaka’s Recreation Park is making...

Specialised milking-machine service | Thursday 03 February 2011

Milking machine expert George Whiting reckons he’s starting to get used to being his own...

New pharmacy ownership “a family affair” | Thursday 03 February 2011

The new owners of The Golden Bay Pharmacy took over the business last? Tuesday. They...

Another successful Summer Reading Programme for library | Thursday 03 February 2011

It’s been another summer of books for young Takaka readers. Lasr Friday marked the end...

Young Labour Clarion Tour visit | Thursday 03 February 2011

“Young people seem to think that politics is just about people arguing,” says Young Labour...

News in brief | Thursday 03 February 2011

Community Hero Award Over the last few months, the Nelson Building Society (NBS), has been...

Whakaaro: Old library site | Thursday 03 February 2011

The Golden Bay Community Board needs our input into the decision about what happens on...

Letters | Thursday 03 February 2011

District nurse service Yes, I thought I was bulletproof until I had a bit chopped...