Your Nelson weekend: What’s on your radar?
Got your weekend plans sorted? There is so much happening around Whakatū Nelson this Saturday and Sunday that you’ll be spoiled for choice!
Whether you’re into the arts, classic boats, or just a good community market, here is the local lowdown on what’s buzzing:
Local Highlights:
🎭 Nelson Fringe Festival: The city is alive with "fringy awesomeness!" Catch quirky theatre, comedy, and music across various venues. Keep an eye out for the Free Fringe Outdoors in the Square for a surprise variety mix!
🚤 NZ Antique & Classic Boat Show: Head up to the stunning Lake Rotoiti (St Arnaud) to see beautiful restored boats, steam launches, and jet boats. The "Drive-Past" at 2:00 pm on Saturday is always a highlight!
🏃♂️ Weet-Bix Kids TRYathlon: Sunday morning at Tahunanui is all about our tamariki! Come down and cheer on the young champions as they swim, cycle, and run their way to the finish line.
🍓 The Nelson Market: It’s a Saturday morning staple at Montgomery Square. Grab a Bratwurst, a fresh coffee, and browse the best local crafts and produce from 8:00 am.
🎪 Weber Bros 'The Circus': If you’re looking for family thrills, the big top is up at Saxton Field all weekend!
🚗 Further afield ... The 20th Marlborough Multicultural Festival is taking over Pollard Park (Blenheim) this weekend
Any other Nelson activities you can recommend to your online community? Drop them in the comments below! 👇
Poll: How important is the ability to book a doctor’s appointment online?
Hi Neighbours
Here at The Doctors we would love to hear how you prefer to book your doctor’s appointments. With busy schedules, different people find different methods easier.
For some, online booking is very convenient, you can make an appointment anytime without needing to wait on the phone. Others still prefer calling the clinic and speaking to a real person, especially if they have specific questions about their visit.
Your feedback helps us understand what works best for our patients and how we can improve access to care.
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39.9% I prefer booking online whenever possible
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21.2% Online booking is helpful but not essential
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35.1% I prefer calling the clinic
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3.8% I didn’t know online booking was available
Poll: Should we ditch daylight saving? 🕰️
First introduced in New Zealand in 1927 with the passing of the Summer Time Act, it's what we know as 'Daylight Saving' and this year it ends on the first Sunday in April.
While we do get to sleep in this time around, some people would like to scrap the clock tinkering for good.
And why? Some evidence suggests the time changes are bad for our health as they mess with sleep patterns leading to short-term fatigue and affecting mood. Meanwhile the hour change is frustrating for farmers and a nightmare for getting the littlies to sleep. But what's your take?
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34.1% Yes - get rid of the clock changes
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64.8% No, I enjoy it
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1.1% Other - I'll share below
Poll: Does a savoury scone require cheese on top, or folded inside?
Help settle the great kiwi debate ... cheese on top, or folded inside?
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76.3% Inside!
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23.7% On top!
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