Coming events
 Sarau Festival, Sunday, January 29th, from 3.00pm, Upper Moutere
Habitat for Humanity, Sunday, 2.00pm, Church of Christ
Amalgamation announcement, Tuesday, 3.30pm, TDC chambers, Richmond
Community & Whanau meeting, Wednesday, noon, Community House
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Camera Club photos showcased in cinema slideshow
(January 27): The State Cinema and the Camera Club have joined forces to display a set of quality photos being shown before films, showcasing local talent and landscapes.
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Tourism Rate to be spread across all ratepayers
(January 26): The Tasman District Council is proposing to change the way it collects the current Targeted Tourism Rate, which would lead to a $20 rates increase to general ratepayers. Full article »
TDC appoints Lindsay McKenzie as new CEO
(January 24): The Tasman District Council today announce the appointment of Lindsay McKenzie to the role of Chief Executive. Mr McKenzie is currently Chief Executive of Gisborne District Council. Full article »
Schoolchildren to be rewarded for positive behaviour
(January 24): Four local schools are ready to launch a scheme with Motueka businesses to reward students for good behaviour around town. Full article »
Happy faces, loads of fun at Teddy Bears Picnic
(January 23): The crowd was down slightly on last year's event, but the happy faces and energetic play of the children - and their parents - at Thorp Bush on Saturday around lunch time spoke of another successful family celebration. Article, photos »
Community support sought to extend cycle trail
(January 23): Further work is under way to build community and business support for the funding of the extension of the Great Taste Trail cycle path from Mapua to Motueka and Riwaka. Full article »
Motueka abuzz after choral concert
(January 21): It might have been a poor choice, spending yesterday's lovely evening indoors. It turned out to be well worth the sacrifice and much more than the $20 admission to our local Memorial Hall. Enriching. Really. Full article »
No answers yet on how to revive pipfruit industry
(January 18): Local fruitgrower groups are finding that getting agreement among beleaguered orchardists on how to pull the pipfruit industry out of the mire is proving more difficult. Full article »
Nelson City CEO announces resignation
(January 18): Nelson City Council Chief Executive Keith Marshall yesterday announced his resignation from his role, effective mid-April, saying it was "in order to make myself available for other opportunities" which he did not disclose. Full article »
Another king tide swamps Motueka Spit
(January 13): A large tide with the big seas was washing over the Motueka Sandspit today. The driftwood teepee still stands, however, protected doubtless by the AB's flag. Article, photo »
Womens programme to address family conflict
(January 10): Feeling alone and confused in your relationship? Feeling unsafe, frustrated, unheard or abused? Find yourself wishing you were supported and treated in a more respectful way? Full article »
Group seeks help to tackle affordable housing issues
(January 6): A group led by the St Andrews Uniting Church is seeking expressions of interest from residents and organisations in a community-led development to address the undersupply of "affordable housing" in Motueka. Full article »
Classy art exhibition a 'positive' start to 2012
(January 4): The annual art exhibition by members of the Motueka Art Group was opened last night, displaying an even higher quality of artworks by local hobbyists and professional artists than last year's successful event. Full article, photos »
MANY MORE earlier news stories HERE »
Recreation Centre's 
Linda Woodgate: Exponent of organic food and healing arts at Arcadia
