8+ hour, 15+ min ago   (402+ words) Saint Peter Chanel (Hato Petera Haniera) students are stepping beyond the classroom to help make te reo Māori a living part of everyday life in Motueka. Today (Monday, 14 September), the school's Year 7 and 8 students will set up outside the Motueka…...

4+ day, 22+ hour ago   (279+ words) Top South Now Parliament this month will make the biggest changes in NZ planning and environmental law in a generation with the introduction of a new Planning Act (2026) and Natural Environment Act (2026), which will replace the Resource Management Act (1991). These…...

1+ week, 23+ hour ago   (648+ words) From muddy hikes to bonfires and outdoor adventures, WildDad is helping Nelson fathers step away from screens, spend meaningful time with their kids, and build friendships of their own along the way, as Alistair Hughes finds out. It seems dads…...

2+ week, 1+ day ago   (500+ words) Solar panels capturing the sun’s energy have sprouted in the past couple of years, and a local solar expert says continued growth is essential for the region’s resilience. High power prices have largely driven growth, but John-Paul (JP) Gardiner from…...

2+ week, 1+ day ago   (492+ words) Plans to restore Motueka’s historic 1887 wharf have taken another step forward, with the Motueka Community Board voting to remove seven pōhutukawa trees growing on the structure. The historic wharf on Motueka Quay, near the Janie Seddon, has been identified as…...

2+ week, 1+ day ago   (261+ words) For Stoke resident Graham Cramp, he recalls the battle of Long Tan in Vietnam as if it were yesterday. Standing at the memorial for Returned and Services in Marsden Cemetery last week, Graham recounted the attack to a small group…...

2+ week, 4+ day ago   (445+ words) They once held the highest offices in central and local government, calling the shots on conservation matters. It couldn’t be clearer on Sunday that their interest in the topic hasn’t diminished. The Right Honourable Helen Clark was at the Māpua…...

3+ week, 3+ day ago   (398+ words) There’s a new man at the front of NBS Nelson City Brass, and he’s about to make his debut with the baton. On Saturday, 5 September, NBS Nelson City Brass will take to the Theatre Royal stage for NBS A Night…...

3+ week, 4+ day ago   (276+ words) A key part of Council’s strategy for revitalising Nelson is providing more opportunities for people to live in the inner city. I was delighted on Monday to announce with the Nelson Cathedral parish a new inner-city townhouse development on the…...

3+ week, 4+ day ago   (596+ words) A young Nelson design student is encouraging local businesses and community groups to think twice before turning to artificial intelligence (AI) for their next poster or flyer. Amanda Yan, 19, is studying for a Bachelor of Art and Media at Nelson…...