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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 >>

   

 
 
 
 
 

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