1636 days ago

Home ownership out of reach

Cherie Sivignon Reporter from The Nelson Mail

Struggling to keep their staff due to the rising cost of housing in the Nelson-Tasman region, Jason and Ange Mudgway think they have a way to help. They propose subdividing their own land and putting in a range of covenants to keep the build cost down. Do you think it could work?

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16 hours ago

Last call for entries to our Resene Shed of the Year 2025!

Mei Leng Wong Reporter from NZ Gardener & Get Growing

Take a look at Paul Bates' "surprisingly roomy" Tardis-inspired shed which took out our 2023 title, and if you reckon your shed is right up there, well, you could be in the running to win a robot lawnmower, Resene vouchers and a subscription to NZ Gardener. To enter, tell us why your garden shed is New Zealand's best, and send up to 5 high-quality photos to Resene Shed of the Year 2025, NZ Gardener PO Box 6341, Victoria St West, Auckland 1142. Or email to mailbox@nzgardener.co.nz. Entries close February 23, 2025.

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11 hours ago

Club/Society Fund Raising Opportunity

Rebecca from Richmond

The International Dendrology Society is holding it's AGM in the Richmond/Tasman area on the 2, 3 and 4 May. We are looking for a not -for- profit Club/Society looking to fund raise by offering catering services. There will be approx 60 people attending and the successful proposal will include supplying the food for morning, lunch and afternoon teas ( as per an agreed menu) and help with serving the food and drinks for lunches. Expressions close on March 5th. Ring Rebecca 021393970

3 days ago

Volunteers Needed

The Team from Red Cross Shop Richmond

Kia ora Nelson & Tasman Community,

We’re looking for volunteers to join our amazing Red Cross Richmond team!

We currently need support on the following days and times:
• Tuesday: 1:30 PM – 5:00 PM
• Thursday: 9:30 AM – 1:30 PM
• Friday: 1:30 PM – 5:00 PM
• Sunday: 12:00 PM – 3:00 PM

If you’re interested, please give us a call at 03 544 4956 or drop by the store to chat with the manager to find out more.

We also welcome students 14 and over who’d like to volunteer for a few hours after school—we’d greatly appreciate your help!

Looking forward to seeing you soon!