Month of August

Gnomes descend on Takaka for a devious challenge | Thursday 25 August 2011

Little people, called among other things Erwin, August, Eon, and Marvin, are hiding in Takaka.The...

New salon offers beauty therapy and affordable skincare | Thursday 25 August 2011

“Allow yourself the time to feel fabulous” is the catch phrase at Vanilla, Takaka’s newest...

Local Operation Cover-Up knitting co-ordinator steps down | Thursday 25 August 2011

Julie Langford from Kotinga has sent away her last consignment to Operation Cover-Up and she...

New home, new adventures after 15 years on the Bay’s news | Thursday 25 August 2011

Maria Polglase says that her long-standing involvement with The GB Weekly has been “a sanctuary...

WordFest programme of events | Thursday 25 August 2011

WordFest grow out of Bay Lit and the celebration of all things literary, says arts...

Letters 25 August | Thursday 25 August 2011

  After-hours medical care I am a mum of four boys; all are very healthy. ...

News in brief 25 August | Thursday 25 August 2011

  New hoist for GB Hospital Golden Bay Lions has presented the community hospital with...

Joan Whiting trustees withdraw from project and slam public consultation process | Sunday 21 August 2011

The Joan Whiting Trust has withdrawn from the planning process for the integrated health project.Trust...

Gibbs Hill Challenge draws a full field: two new records set | Sunday 21 August 2011

With a full field of 70 competitors all was looking great for this year’s Gibbs...

DOC outlines its “tourism sector” projects | Sunday 21 August 2011

The Department of Conservation’s current “tourism sector” works were outlined at this month’s Golden Bay...

At the museum: Spring cleaning and a cup o’ tea | Sunday 21 August 2011

“Now more than ever, give her a Hoover and you give her the best!” Or...

Retired councillor still keeping an eye on local politics | Sunday 21 August 2011

Noel Riley, who resigned last month as one of Golden Bay’s ward councillors because of...

After-hours telephone service at medical centre explained | Sunday 21 August 2011

Thanks to Anne Gentleman for her letter (GBW 11/8)expressing her concerns about the after-hours telephone...

Letters 19 August 2011 | Sunday 21 August 2011

Golden Bay integrated health facility  How disappointing it was to open last Friday’s GB Weekly...

Cold but promising start to whitebait season  | Sunday 21 August 2011

A record cold snap combined with an average 3.7m tide did little to enhance the...

The gnomes are returning to Collingwood | Thursday 11 August 2011

Gnomes from all over will gather for Golden Bay’s Fifth annual Gnome Away From Home...

Big Latch On breaks record | Thursday 11 August 2011

Nineteen of Golden Bay’s latest mothers and their 20 babies gathered at the Wholemeal Café...

Locally made goats-milk gelato a hit | Thursday 11 August 2011

Averill Turnbull’s goats-milk gelato was one of the undoubted hits of the recent “World on...

Landscape Project Group works to get a good outcome for the economy and the environment | Thursday 11 August 2011

The Golden Bay Landscape Project Working Group has held its first meeting.Part of the council’s...

The Golden Bay war graves of the First World War | Thursday 11 August 2011

The Collingwood Roll of Honour for the First World War lists 47 local men –...

Letters 12 August | Thursday 11 August 2011

  Gibbs Hill Challenge This Sunday 14 August the Gibbs Hill Challenge will once again...

Teentheatre sheds light on the mysteries of love | Thursday 11 August 2011

A candid and mature group of teenage actors is about to show Takaka what real...

Whakaaro: Feeling the draft | Thursday 11 August 2011

“Meaningful delegations to Tasman District Community Boards” have been an ongoing issue since at least...

News in brief 12 August | Thursday 11 August 2011

Lodge donates valuable equipment People will be able to breathe more easily as a result...

New classrooms at GBHS  | Thursday 04 August 2011

Staff and students have started using  the new temporary classrooms at Golden Bay High School....

Aorere’s comeback cow brings home a surprise  | Thursday 04 August 2011

In a remarkable tale of comeback, a cow that survived being washed down the Aorere...

Renting in the Bay: realities, options and support | Thursday 04 August 2011

Housing for families can be difficult to find in Golden Bay. The combination of low...

Local Ecofest programme  | Thursday 04 August 2011

Ecofest returns this month and there are plenty of events based right here in the...

Tarakohe boat dwellers a unique community | Thursday 04 August 2011

One of Golden Bay’s most unique communities is made up of those “live-aboard” boat owners...

“Come Together” for a musical, cultural, comedy performance  | Thursday 04 August 2011

Musician and all-round entertainer Chris Moore is promising a unique musical and storytelling experience when...

Letters 5 August | Thursday 04 August 2011

  Rugby World Cup A little old lady, who lives on the pension, is desperate...

News in brief 5 August | Thursday 04 August 2011

  The Big Latch On Nelson mothers are taking part in the annual breastfeeding celebration...