By Renée Lang Photo Ishna Jacobs READ MAGAZINE Although the firm of Johnston Associates South has been well established in Nelson for more than 10 years, what might not be so well known is that it is the fastest-growing firm in its field in the Nelson-Marlborough region and has offices in Havelock and Blenheim. Staff … Read more
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
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
L to R – Rew and Leigh Gray, Murray and Sarah King, Julian and Kathy Raine, Richard Waite and Kristy Giles. By Renee Lang Photo Dominique White READ MAGAZINE There’s a new ice cream in town that’s promising a lot more than a delicious taste treat… A new Nelson start-up company – Appleby Farms is … Read more
A loaded logging truck leaves the site at Golden Downs, Nelson By Jacquie Waters Photos Tim Cuff READ MAGAZINE Nelson Forests Christoph Riedel at Golden Downs, Nelson Nelson Forests Christoph Riedel at Golden Downs, Nelson Contact nelsonforests.co.nz
By Helen Murdoch Photo Ana Galloway READ MAGAZINE New Zealand’s most efficient ultra-low emission (ULEB) wood fire is the new benchmark in New Zealand home heating, designed and engineered by a talented team at progressive Nelson company Retail Links. CEO Johnnie Cameron says Nelson’s stringent environmental standards for clean air (the toughest in the country) … Read more
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
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
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
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