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The Pilgrim’s Progress at Nelson Cathedral
Tuesday, 4 September 2012, 10:17 am | Nelson Media Agency
John Bunyan’s famous Christian allegory, The Pilgrim’s Progress, is being brought to life this month at Nelson Cathedral. More >>
Smokefreerockquest 2012 Top 20 announced
Thursday, 16 August 2012, 9:19 am | Nelson Media Agency
They’ve played off from Whanagrei’s Forum North to Invercargill’s Civic Theatre and now the top 20 teen bands in the country have been selected in the lead up to the finals of Smokefreerockquest 2012. More >>
Helping kiwi kids take responsibility for recycling
Tuesday, 31 July 2012, 9:13 am | Nelson Media Agency
Port Nelson Ltd has just taken up the Nelson Tasman sponsorship of Paper4trees, a nationwide programme that provides schools and preschools with resources to set up paper and cardboard recycling systems. More >>
Alfie’s bike ride
Tuesday, 24 July 2012, 10:22 am | Nelson Media Agency
For a 10 year boy, riding a bike is about as natural as emptying the biscuit tins or leaving dirty socks under the bed, but for Alfie Linn learning to ride took a lot longer than most. Alfie’s mum, Jane Linn is the Regional Coordinator of Parent ... More >>
Nelson Winter Music Festival July 6-22 2012
Thursday, 21 June 2012, 11:01 am | Nelson Media Agency
The Nelson Winter Music Festival is set to brighten up the dark nights of July with 16 concerts, ranging from Graham Wardrop’s tribute to Paul Simon through to a movie night featuring Buster Keaton with live soundtrack from the Gabor Quartet. More >>
Bay of Plenty Smokefreerockquest 2012 results
Monday, 18 June 2012, 9:28 am | Nelson Media Agency
Media Release Bay of Plenty Smokefreerockquest 2012 results A three-piece band describing themselves as ‘normal but interesting’ won the Bay of Plenty Smokefreerockquest regional final at the Baycourt Theatre on Saturday night. Sunday Best from St Peter’s ... More >>
New solar-powered camera could be best in world
Wednesday, 13 June 2012, 10:00 am | Nelson Media Agency
A Nelson company has developed a product that has the potential to be the best time-lapse camera in the world. More >>
Auckland Central Smokefreerockquest 2012 results
Monday, 11 June 2012, 11:54 am | Nelson Media Agency
It was a big weekend for youth music in Auckland with two nights of Smokefreerockquest regional finals at the Mercury Theatre. Alt pop rock three piece Young & Reckless from Sacred Heart College won on Friday night, with lead vocalist and rhythm guitarist ... More >>
Success at the ECCA Energy Awards for Nelson Pine Industries
Thursday, 24 May 2012, 3:13 pm | Nelson Media Agency
Nelson Pine Industries Limited was ‘Highly Commended’ twice over at this year’s EECA Awards, at a ceremony at the Langham Hotel in Auckland on Wednesday 23 May. More >>
Balloons & Dancing Raise Asthma Awareness
Thursday, 19 April 2012, 4:57 pm | Nelson Media Agency
Impromptu dancing and exercise will highlight asthma awareness in the lead up to the Asthma Foundation’s annual Balloon Day next month. More >>
Big win for Nelson couple
Wednesday, 18 April 2012, 1:53 pm | Nelson Media Agency
A Nelson family is off to Africa on a $23,000 holiday, thanks to the roof of their new Stoke home. Brad and Rochelle Meikle entered a Gerard Roofs’ customer competition, based on the company’s advertising campaign that their ‘worry-proof roof’ takes ... More >>
Nelson all-girl Johnny Cash invited to big US festival
Friday, 13 April 2012, 2:47 pm | Nelson Media Agency
The world’s first and only all-girl Johnny Cash band, Nelson based The Johnnys, are off to California to the fourth annual Johnny Cash Music Festival in Ventura in June. More >>
Leading conservation philanthropist comes to Nelson
Monday, 26 March 2012, 4:35 pm | Nelson Media Agency
New Zealand is positioned to take a lead on global environmental issues, according to former Microsoft CFO Chris Liddell who is addressing business leaders in Nelson this week. More >>
Brook Waimarama Sanctuary Photo Competition
Friday, 17 February 2012, 2:07 pm | Nelson Media Agency
If you’re heading to the Brook Waimarama Sanctuary open day on Sunday - take your camera. More >>
Kindergartens encourage male input
Wednesday, 8 February 2012, 12:08 pm | Nelson Media Agency
Nelson Tasman Kindergartens are serious about attracting more men to early childhood education, following recent media reports identifying a lack of men in this area. More >>
Brightwater Wine and Food Festival draws a crowd
Monday, 30 January 2012, 9:51 am | Nelson Media Agency
‘A fabulous day with fantastic fare on offer and a great range of local and international talent’ is the verdict on this year’s Brightwater Wine and Food Festival, held in balmy summer weather on Sunday. Event Manager Glenda Buschl says it will be some ... More >>
SolarCity Summer Movies
Tuesday, 3 January 2012, 9:38 am | Nelson Media Agency
Experience the nostalgia of some significant but almost forgotten movies on the flickering screen in the great outdoors – SolarCity Summer Movies are coming to a park near you with the unique experience of old movies screened in the great outdoors. More >>
Nelson Lantern Celebration cancelled
Friday, 16 December 2011, 2:23 pm | Nelson Media Agency
The annual Lantern Celebration walk up the Centre of New Zealand has been cancelled, due to safety issues following this week’s floods, plus the threat of more rain. More >>
Nelson Cathedral Christmas Tree Festival
Monday, 5 December 2011, 10:31 am | Nelson Media Agency
Christmas trees can be much more than a centerpiece to a pile of expensive presents. More >>
Nelson Cathedral Christmas Tree Festival December 6-21
Thursday, 1 December 2011, 11:21 am | Nelson Media Agency
The 30 trees in the Cathedral’s annual Christmas Tree Festival create a display that is both moving and informative, according to organiser Jim Wiseman. More >>