The country is coming to town
It’s this month! The biggest annual event in Richmond when kids, young and old come to the Richmond Show grounds to enjoy the rural side of things.
Support needed or we shut down
The Richmond District Community Patrol may need to close down if new volunteers don’t come to their aid. This means no more keeping an eye out on the Tasman region’s streets and providing much needed support for the police.
Hello, you saved my life
Top of the South Harley Owners Group’s fundraising event provided the chance for a rare moment to take place; Helirescue crew got the chance to meet one of the patients their organisation has been behind rescuing. A rescue that wouldn’t have been able to happen without the kind of fundraising behind the Harley Groups event.
Elephants in Wai-iti River
Who said there were no elephants in New Zealand? There were back in the late 1920’s right here in Wakefield.
Shake, rattle, roll
School students are having fun this week getting put through their paces at the A&P showgrounds. The Clued Up kids event provides hands on learning of how to cope in situations like an earthquake or house fire simulator.
Whitebait plentiful this season
Whitebaiters are having a great 2020 season for pulling in pounds of the wee white fish.
Artist beautifies Chorus box
Seventeen year old artist, River Day has been chosen to use his artistic flair to bring the fairly bland Chorus box to life with a touch of art in the form of nature.
Amazing donations for huge Nelson College auction
Nelson College is holding one of their biggest ever fundraising events on Thursday 29th October, grab your ticket for the auction event where funds raised go to support mental health and suicide. There’s fantastic things to bid for which you might just get for way below retail price.
Nelson College Charity Auction for Key to Life Foundation Thurs 29 Oct 7pm. All funds raised stay in our local community for mental health & suicide prevention. A list of fantastic auction items below. Call Steve on 0275 449 448 for tickets enquiries, only $45 includes beer wine and nibbles.
Be part of this amazing event, something for everyone. Tickets now selling, be quick. Call Steve on 0275 449 448 for tickets enquiries or phone the Nelson College to book tickets 03 5483099. Table of 10 $400, or $45 per ticket.
Two sisters – one lawyer, one cop
Two sisters recently admitted to the bar together will be on opposing sides in the future as one defends the criminals the other plans to put away as a detective.