‘Nothing ever stays the same’: Retail veteran keeps the faith
Fashion retailer Jo Menary has been in business for more than four decades, in some shape or form, and has seen peaks and troughs as economic fortunes rise and fall.…
Giants aiming to get on a roll after deflating Airs
Of all the statistics in the Nelson Giants 107-91 win over the Taranaki Airs, one of the most telling was that it marked the first time in almost four years…
Building under ‘granny flat’ rules? Be wary of rogue builders
Eight people have applied to build granny flats in Nelson since new legislation took effect at the beginning of the year. But while numbers are small so far, Nelson City…
New era, new name as doctors take a slice of Nelson’s private hospital
Local surgeons and anaesthetists have bought into Nelson’s private hospital, as the Manuka St facility enters a new phase. And while the location remains the same the name has changed,…
Cannon blast marks Anzac Day as thousands gather in Nelson
Across cemeteries, parks and halls in Nelson-Tasman, thousands gathered on Anzac Day to remember those who served overseas. At Marsden Valley Cemetery, a full-size Royal Artillery six-pounder cannon boomed across…
Closure of centre leaves major gap for young people in Nelson
The co-founder of a recently closed Nelson youth centre says its loss leaves a major gap for young people and the schools and whānau who relied on it, with many…
Residents change tactics as fuel prices hit
Rising fuel prices are changing the way Nelson locals move around, with some opting to bike, walk, or shop closer to home as the cost of petrol and diesel bites.…
New entrance plan for Nelson Cathedral
A new city-facing entrance to Nelson Cathedral is planned as part of a move to enhance public use of the landmark building. The proposal was part of a successful resource…
Early ANZAC clashes as super round takes centre stage
The Super Rugby Pacific super round at the new Christchurch stadium takes centre stage at the weekend, and top of the south club players are as keen as anyone to…
Nelson missing out on film industry
Nelson is missing out on its share of a $1.1 billion industry, a local film producer has warned the Nelson City Council. At a council meeting last week, film-maker Ahmed…