James Donaldson

By Lynda Papesch Photos Tom Davies READ MAGAZINE Let’s make music together The Nelson Centre of Musical Arts, incorporating the revamped former Nelson School of Music, opens its doors to the public next month. Lynda Papesch talks to its new director. Legendary U2 rocker Bono once said, “Music can change the world because it can change … Read more

Johnsons: Serving the community for almost a century

By Maike Van Der Heide Photo Susie Williams READ MAGAZINE On a midwinter’s day in 1919, the Johnson family’s commercial vessel, the Mahau, left Havelock carrying its very first load of paying passengers into the Marlborough Sounds. The short voyage heralded the start of a successful barging business that, nearly a century on, still departs Havelock … Read more

Signature Homes: Customer service and satisfaction a priority for Signature Homes Nelson

By Maike van der Heide Photo Ishna Jacobs READ MAGAZINE From polished concrete floors to bold tiling, new cladding products to generous glazing, modern home builders want modern features, and Signature Homes Nelson is here to deliver. The franchise owners, husband and wife team Simon and Jodie Bixley, say that the wants and needs of home … Read more

Rhys Barrier

By Sadie Beckman READ MAGAZINE The poor condition of many New Zealand rivers and streams has started to galvanise public opinion and prompt political action, with concerns ranging from the health risks facing swimmers to contamination of freshwater wildlife habitats. Those concerns are certainly shared by Rhys Barrier, regional manager of the Nelson-Marlborough Fish & … Read more

Nelosn-Tasman Air: Promoting our region with a passion

By Sadie Beckman  READ MAGAZINE Anyone lucky enough to have clapped eyes on it knows that the Nelson-Tasman region is stunning – that’s a given. But to really, truly gain an intimate perspective on this insanely beautiful place, try experiencing it with Nelson Tasman Air, and discover what mind-blowing actually means. This collaborative company of … Read more

Mike Pero: Going from strength to strength

By Renee Lang Photo Ana Galloway READ MAGAZINE The Mike Pero brand is familiar to most of us, thanks to the high profile established by Mike Pero himself through extensive media coverage over recent years. Now well established in the Nelson region, it should be your first port of call when you’re thinking of buying a new … Read more

Bamford Law: Helping where it’s needed

  By Maike van der Heide Photo Ishna Jacobs READ MAGAZINE Using her law degree to help people when they need it most was what drew solicitor Tracy Sawtell into joining the team at Nelson’s Bamford Law. Tracy previously spent years working in highly specialised insurance litigation. She dealt with large insurance companies and big money … Read more

Rachel Taulelei & Kerensa Johnston

Rachel Taulelei & Kerensa Johnston By Sadie Beckman READ MAGAZINE FAMILY VALUES IN THE BOARDROOM Work-life balance is a hot topic, and an equilibrium many people feel they struggle to achieve. This can be especially so for women. True equality in the workplace still doesn’t exist in many cases, and societal pressure compels women to fulfil … Read more