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Victory’s 120-year-old Villa on the move

Wednesday, 14 June 2023

There have been no bites yet on the 120-year-old villa in Victory, which means it could have to be demolished in January. The villa on St Vincent St needs to go to make way for a new duplex development. Tenders for the removal of the house, which is currently being used as a holiday home, close on 31 August. Owner Fiona Newey says there have been 7741 views and 215 watchers on the Trade Me auction. “I’ve had phone calls and emails for more info, but so far no one in to measure up. If it doesn’t sell, we’ll wait until my last guest leaves on 2 January and demolish it.”

Airport carpet inspires t-shirt design

Wednesday, 28 June 2023

T-shirts inspired by the retro carpet from Nelson Airport’s old terminal building were a huge hit last month when they went on sale to raise $3100 for Big Brothers Big Sisters Nelson Tasman. According to Nelson Airport communications manager, Beth Catley, there was a queue waiting for the t-shirt stall to open and they sold close to 70 of the 100

This will be the pair’s first breeding season but Alix says they are already displaying positive signs.

“So far, they’re with each other at all times.” shirts within the first couple of hours. They are going to do another run of 50 t-shirts, which will likely be for sale this September. “All proceeds will go to BBBS again, so it’s great way to support their work while also getting a pretty cool piece of Nelson Airport nostalgia,” says Beth.

The pāteke can lay between three and nine eggs, with an average of six.

Offspring of the pair will be released into Abel Tasman National Park.

Natureland encourages visitors to come and learn more about the Breed for Release programme, particularly during Conservation Week that runs till the end of this week.

Dog-inspired exhibition raises funds for SPCA

Wednesday 12 July 2023

The art exhibition ‘Best in Show’ at the Quiet Dog Gallery raised over $6000 for the SPCA from the sales of 27 artworks, according to gallery owner Gill Starling. The exhibition ran from 1 - 29 July and there were more than 80 artworks on show, ranging from paintings, ceramics and screen prints to woodcuts.