The Brook, Nelson

1630 days ago

Have you been to Haast?

Trupti Biradar Reporter from Stuff Travel

A journey to New Zealand's most remote town reveals some remarkable landscapes. Would you go?

1626 days ago

Are you subscribing to get our free gardening advice?

Mei Leng Wong Reporter from NZ Gardener & Get Growing

In this week’s issue we prune raspberries and brambles. It’s time to get garlic in the ground, grow broad beans (even if you loathe them), raise native trees and shrubs from seed, propagate shrubs by layering and sow onions direct or in trays.

Plus Hilton Carter’s guide to pets vs indoor … View more
In this week’s issue we prune raspberries and brambles. It’s time to get garlic in the ground, grow broad beans (even if you loathe them), raise native trees and shrubs from seed, propagate shrubs by layering and sow onions direct or in trays.

Plus Hilton Carter’s guide to pets vs indoor plants from his book Wild Interiors. Enter NZ Gardener’s Houseplant Heroes competition and be in to win Vegan Fertiliser from Yates and NZ Gardener’s Pruning Made Easy.

Delivered every Friday to your email inbox, Get Growing digital magazine offers seasonal gardening advice from the NZ Gardener magazine's team of experts. Each week we answer your burning questions on raising fruit and veges and tell you the top tasks to do in your backyard this weekend. Subscribe here:

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1627 days ago

Prospa National Winner - Waikanae Beach Four Square!

Prospa

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 more
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 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"
Find out more

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1627 days ago

Hiline Brown Pullets x 8. Last ones left.

Kara from Hope

Similar to Brown Shaver Pullets / Chooks, although Hylines tend to be a bit more placid / less aggressive.

Great layers and pets, all female.
Vaccinated, beak treated and ready to go.

Currently 10 weeks old; expected to start laying around 17 weeks.

Price goes up each week. Must be picked up and… View more
Similar to Brown Shaver Pullets / Chooks, although Hylines tend to be a bit more placid / less aggressive.

Great layers and pets, all female.
Vaccinated, beak treated and ready to go.

Currently 10 weeks old; expected to start laying around 17 weeks.

Price goes up each week. Must be picked up and paid for promptly. Thx :)

Phone 021 866 931.

Price: $23

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1627 days ago

Lost Yellow Budgie from Nile St 17/6/20 9pm

Bex from Maitai

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!

1630 days ago

Nelson Modellers Tahuna . Nelson 14.6.2020

Michael from The Wood

Railway Points and weeds

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1628 days ago

Table\table top for sale

Al from Richmond

1.700 metre diameter USED cable drum end. Seats 8 easy!
Rustic looking still with all holes.....all nails punched into timber
Sanded and coated with a light brown stain with linseed oil
Can come with 4 new 100mm round posts at 1.200 metres each and 4 bags of rapid set concrete for a DIY job. … View more
1.700 metre diameter USED cable drum end. Seats 8 easy!
Rustic looking still with all holes.....all nails punched into timber
Sanded and coated with a light brown stain with linseed oil
Can come with 4 new 100mm round posts at 1.200 metres each and 4 bags of rapid set concrete for a DIY job. $100.00 cost for those extra materials
Example of one erected in my pictures
Phone \text 0278597436 or pm. Small delivery fee if local. This is heavy!
Cheers Al

Price: $120

1628 days ago

Elder abuse cases rise

Cherie Sivignon Reporter from The Nelson Mail

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?

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1628 days ago

Broadway show stoppers herald Nelson Musical Theatre's post-covid return

Tim O'Connell Reporter from The Nelson Mail

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 more
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 featuring song numbers from The Sound of Music, Little Shop of Horrors along with newer musicals such as Waitress and Hamilton.

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1628 days ago

Riwaka Hotel revival planned for summer

Tim O'Connell Reporter from The Nelson Mail

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 more
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 166-year-old pub, located near Motueka on the road between Nelson and Golden Bay.

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1628 days ago

Poll: What should be done at the Tahunanui Modellers Pond site?

Tim Newman Reporter from The Nelson Mail

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 more
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 option would you prefer to see? Let us know in the poll below.

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What should be done at the Tahunanui Modellers Pond site?
  • 32.7% Upgrade the Modellers Pond
    32.7% Complete
  • 57.7% Create a community space
    57.7% Complete
  • 5.8% Leave things as they are
    5.8% Complete
  • 3.8% None of the above (tell us your idea in the comments section)
    3.8% Complete
52 votes
1628 days ago

Nominations for the 2020 Women of Influence Awards are now open!!!

Women of Influence

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 more
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 and rising stars to bigger and better things.

Head to www.womenofinfluence.co.nz... more information

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1628 days ago

The world's longest flying fox

Tim Newman Reporter from The Nelson Mail

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 more
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 us know in the comments section below.

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1628 days ago

Vandals rip out posts, churn up grass at Appleby Bridge reserve

Cherie Sivignon Reporter from The Nelson Mail

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?

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1628 days ago

motor scooter Suzuki UK110 (2019)

Peter from Richmond

virtually brand new scooter, only done 272km.
comes with helmet and helmet box
selling on behalf as partner has had below knee amputation.
reg until dec

Price: $3,300

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