by admin | Nov 20, 2019 | Local News
Matt McCrorie The region was hit hard by drought last summer. And it doesn’t look like we’re off the hook this summer either, with the Tasman District Council Dry Weather Task Force already preparing for another dry, hot summer. Earlier this year the region saw the...
by admin | Mar 13, 2019 | Local News
Sir John Kirwan, will be in Hope on Friday to provide advice to those affected by the recent Pigeon Valley forest fire and the drought. The combined stress of both the forest fires and the drought can take a significant toll on the local community. Thanks to...
by admin | Mar 10, 2019 | Sport
Jonty Dine With the region’s sports grounds resembling an African Savannah, codes have had to get creative with the seasons fast approaching. Water restrictions have meant little or no irrigation to fields, leaving several them of rock hard and posing a...
by admin | Mar 9, 2019 | Local News
Like all Waimea businesses involved in food production, apple growers have had a tough time over the past couple of months, with dry conditions and cuts in water takes affecting fruit growth. That has meant apple sizes are smaller than normal but the upside of...
by admin | Mar 8, 2019 | Local News
Helicopters with monsoon buckets supported ground crews to contain a fire that began on the side of the Moutere Highway last Wednesday afternoon. The four crews and five helicopters had a busy time in windy conditions but successfully brought the fire, which at...
