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Quoc Tran proud to be serving his customers and the local community!
Quoc Tran loves being a Kiwi and greets every customer into his shop with a broad grin. A friendly smile, a positive can-do attitude and is passionate about running his store. That’s Tran’s simple but effective recipe for … View moreQuoc Tran proud to be serving his customers and the local community!
Quoc Tran loves being a Kiwi and greets every customer into his shop with a broad grin. A friendly smile, a positive can-do attitude and is passionate about running his store. That’s Tran’s simple but effective recipe for success running a local business.
Tran operates Four Square Waikanae Beach and is hailed as the “ultimate friendly shopkeeper” by his customers. Now Tran has been recognised for his dedication to the community by being named the country’s National Winner in the Prospa Local Business Hero Awards. Tran is a proud winner of a prize package worth $10,000!
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Nomination Quotes - "Quoc Tan of Waikanae Beach Kapiti coast.
An exceptional guy who has worked very hard (& his wife too) since arriving in NZ from Vietnam. They operate a hugely friendly & now smartly updated Four Square superette. A very necessary & important store at Waikanae Beach."
"Quoc and his family are an integral part of our community"
"Quoc Tan - he represents all that embodies the very core of the reason NZ is proud to call itself an all-embracing, multi-cultural melting pot"
We lost Buttercup the yellow and green budgie last night when moving them inside from Avery in Nile St.
Please let us know if you see or find her!
Age Concern Nelson Tasman responded to more than 100 reports of elder abuse over the past year, up from about 90 the previous year. But is it because awareness is higher? Did you know Age Concern has an elder abuse response service?
Cast and crew of the upcoming show, An Evening with Nelson Musical Theatre are in the final weeks of rehearsal ahead of opening night on July 2.
Billed as "a night of music from some of Broadway's best known shows, performed by Nelson's best voices" the concert style show … View moreCast and crew of the upcoming show, An Evening with Nelson Musical Theatre are in the final weeks of rehearsal ahead of opening night on July 2.
Billed as "a night of music from some of Broadway's best known shows, performed by Nelson's best voices" the concert style show featuring song numbers from The Sound of Music, Little Shop of Horrors along with newer musicals such as Waitress and Hamilton.
Once a happy haunt for hunting competitions and summer gigs, The Riwaka Hotel's owners are keen to return a favourite establishment to its former glory.
After several years' inactivity, a motivated operator is now being sought to kick start the "legacy project" to re-open the … View moreOnce a happy haunt for hunting competitions and summer gigs, The Riwaka Hotel's owners are keen to return a favourite establishment to its former glory.
After several years' inactivity, a motivated operator is now being sought to kick start the "legacy project" to re-open the 166-year-old pub, located near Motueka on the road between Nelson and Golden Bay.
The Nelson City Council is weighing up two options for the future of the Tahunanui Modellers Pond: upgrading the existing pond by adding in a concrete base, or filling it in to create a 'family-friendly community space'.
Read the full story at the link here: www.stuff.co.nz...
What … View moreThe Nelson City Council is weighing up two options for the future of the Tahunanui Modellers Pond: upgrading the existing pond by adding in a concrete base, or filling it in to create a 'family-friendly community space'.
Read the full story at the link here: www.stuff.co.nz...
What option would you prefer to see? Let us know in the poll below.
Know an inspirational woman who’s helping make New Zealand a better place? Nominate her now for the 2020 Women of Influence Awards.
The Women of Influence Awards shine a light on the amazing work Kiwi women are doing from grassroots level to the global stage. Helping propel our future leaders … View moreKnow an inspirational woman who’s helping make New Zealand a better place? Nominate her now for the 2020 Women of Influence Awards.
The Women of Influence Awards shine a light on the amazing work Kiwi women are doing from grassroots level to the global stage. Helping propel our future leaders and rising stars to bigger and better things.
Head to www.womenofinfluence.co.nz... more information
The Skywire at Cable Bay Adventure Park is one of 71 discounted activities in the 'Your Backyard Passport' - an fundraising initiative set up by the Nelson Rescue Helicopter Trust to encourage local tourism.
What are your favourite holiday spots/activities at the top of the South? Let … View moreThe Skywire at Cable Bay Adventure Park is one of 71 discounted activities in the 'Your Backyard Passport' - an fundraising initiative set up by the Nelson Rescue Helicopter Trust to encourage local tourism.
What are your favourite holiday spots/activities at the top of the South? Let us know in the comments section below.
Posts were ripped out and the ground was churned up in acts of "wanton vandalism" at the Appleby Bridge Recreation Reserve, near Richmond. How can such damage be prevented?
Hot chicken and fresh salad 4 the easy dinner? Apples and a loaf of bread 4 the lunchbox panic? Bacon and eggs 4 breakfast in bed?
Whether it’s easy munches, school lunches or Sunday brunches, your Four Square has everything you need to keep life nice, easy and local.
Four Square. Just … View moreHot chicken and fresh salad 4 the easy dinner? Apples and a loaf of bread 4 the lunchbox panic? Bacon and eggs 4 breakfast in bed?
Whether it’s easy munches, school lunches or Sunday brunches, your Four Square has everything you need to keep life nice, easy and local.
Four Square. Just what you need, right nearby.
The Sunday Star-Times is exploring what it means to be resilient in times of uncertainty and loss. Perhaps you've suffered a devastating financial loss, overcome a health issue, or had to start over again? We're keen to hear what made you keep going, and what advice you would have for … View moreThe Sunday Star-Times is exploring what it means to be resilient in times of uncertainty and loss. Perhaps you've suffered a devastating financial loss, overcome a health issue, or had to start over again? We're keen to hear what made you keep going, and what advice you would have for others. If you're happy to be identified and share your story, please share your story in the comments below, or contact kelly.dennett@stuff.co.nz
The Nelson Rescue Helicopter Trust has launched a new fundraiser with its "Your Backyard Passport", offering deals on tourist attractions throughout the top of the South.
What's your favourite local getaway spot or activity? Let us know in the comment section below.
A national stocktake of hospital buildings found the earthquake prone George Manson block at Nelson Hospital to be in the worst condition of any clinical hospital facility in the country.
The commencement of work scheduled for the Motueka River Bridge has been put back by a week.
Motueka and Tasman Bay drivers who use the bridge, on State Highway 60 between Motueka and Riwaka, will face overnight detour routes from this Sunday evening until Wednesday morning, between the hours of … View moreThe commencement of work scheduled for the Motueka River Bridge has been put back by a week.
Motueka and Tasman Bay drivers who use the bridge, on State Highway 60 between Motueka and Riwaka, will face overnight detour routes from this Sunday evening until Wednesday morning, between the hours of 9pm and 5am.
With the country now in level one following the uncertainty of the Covid-19 pandemic, the seventh annual Monaco/Nelson Mid-Winter Marathon is going ahead this Sunday.
A crisp start and a cool journey through Nelson's Great Taste Trail looms this weekend for runners looking to fill the void … View moreWith the country now in level one following the uncertainty of the Covid-19 pandemic, the seventh annual Monaco/Nelson Mid-Winter Marathon is going ahead this Sunday.
A crisp start and a cool journey through Nelson's Great Taste Trail looms this weekend for runners looking to fill the void left by shifts and cancellations of other events around the country.
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