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Gayle discovers a magical underwater world in the East Neuk when she goes snorkelling with nature writer Keith Broomfield.

Carley Lloyd took a massive risk resigning from her job of 15 years and selling her home of 10, but, now based in rural Tasman, she's making her name with her colour-saturated style.

Ten proposed developments that could deliver up to 5000 homes across Tasman District are to be recommended for a slice of a $1 billion Government fund.

Waikaitu founder Alex Pressman aims to keep core manufacturing in NZ.

The Nelson politican is keeping quiet since announcing his retirement amid an inquiry into an office 'altercation' but others have acknowledged his contribution.

The tap will be turned on to allow the flow of permanent chlorination through all Tasman District Council water supplies.

Tāhunanui Walkers at Dawn lacks in raw emotion, it makes up for it technically, giving a regal sense of being on the spot as the morning sun lights up the sky. The art society traditionally invites a guest exhibitor. It’s never stated what criteria are used in selecting this artist. supplied Soft Light Kina, by Peter Copp. It seems to be a bit of a risk to invite a young artist, not long out of school, whose work is still very much in the development stage. What can Gavin Chai teach those ...

Submitting... Eden Court, in Inverness, has announced plans to stage a three-month festival in its grounds which is expected to provide employment to around 100 staff and performers between July and September. Artist David Behrens at Ladys Tower on Ruby Bay, near Elie, one of the locations set to feature in the East Neuk Festival. Live music, DJ sets and food and drink are expected to be on offer as part of Under Canvas, which was first staged at the venue in 2018 and will again be staged in co...

The La Nina weather pattern is expected to bring more rain to break up the dry periods. NIWA meteorologist Ben Noll said with the country experiencing a La Nina weather pattern in 2021, there was a god chance the region would break the drought pattern of the past three years. “[La Nina] typically brings good rainfall to the North Island and the top of the South Island. This time around it’s a bit on the dryer end of the scale, which is a different flavour to what we would typically get.�...

Virginia Woolf/Stuff Water consent holders in management zones across the Waimea Plains face stage 1 rationing from Monday, which is a 20 per cent cut in water use. The first water restrictions of the summer in Tasman District are due to come into effect on Monday. For residents of Richmond, Hope, Brightwater, Redwood Valley, Māpua-Ruby Bay and Wakefield, the restrictions mean they will not be permitted to fill swimming pools although they will still be able to top them up. Watering grass and...