Summer Events

EVENTS - COMING UP

Children's Day 2024

About the event:

Children's Day 2024 

Sun Mar 03 2024 at 11:00 am

Richmond Aquatic Centre, Champion & Salisbury Road, Richmond, Tasman District.

We're partnering with the Richmond Aquatic Centre for an afternoon of interactive games and activities. Enjoy the fun-filled pools for a $2 entry and take part in outdoor activities the whole family can join.

We'll have an inflatable obstacle race and slide, face painting with Flossie, Faerie Lou, Greyhound dogs, music and sports activities. Bring a picnic and a shade and enjoy some quality time with your children.

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Bikers' Brekkie Richmond

About the event:

Our popular Bikers' Brekkies are back for 2024. If you’re in Richmond and cycle to work or school on Thursday 8 February, you can call in to grab a free breakfast as your reward. Stop in between 7.30 am and 9.00 am at Sundial Square on Queen Street, Richmond. There’ll be free coffee or hot chocolate for the first 80 cyclists too.

We’ll have a yummy breakfast of fresh fruit, a choice of sweet or savoury muffins and/or Pic’s Peanut Butter Slugs to fuel the rest of your journey.

Plus, there will be free bike checks and other giveaways. You can even enter the draw to win one of four $50 My Ride vouchers.

Remember cycling is good for you and good for the planet – get on your bike and join our breakfast cycling celebrations.

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Bikers' Brekkie Motueka

About the event:

Our popular Bikers' Brekkies are back for 2024. If you’re a rider in Motueka cycling to work or school on Friday 9 February, join us on the cycleway beside the Rec Centre between 7.30 am and 9.00 am and grab a free breakfast.

We’ll have a yummy breakfast of fresh fruit, a choice of sweet or savoury muffins and/or Pic’s Peanut Butter Slugs to fuel the rest of your journey. You can even enter the draw to win one of four $50 My Ride vouchers.

Remember cycling is good for you and good for the planet – get on your bike and join our breakfast cycling celebrations.

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Second Hand Sunday

About the event:

The next Second Hand Sunday is on Sunday 18 February in Nelson and Tasman.

Second Hand Sunday is a fun way for Nelson and Tasman residents to declutter and re-home unwanted household goods for free. Anything from chairs, books, clothing, or leftover bits and pieces from building projects. Please don't put out food, dangerous goods like faulty electrical equipment, or chemicals.

If you have items you want to give away, simply register online before 10am Friday 16 February to be included on the list of participating addresses. Print off a poster to put on your mailbox and put your items on your driveway at 9am on the day. Homeowners are responsible for taking back in anything that doesn't go on the day.

A list and map of participating addresses will be available to download from 12pm Friday 16 February. Check out the map to plan your fossicking route and pick up some free second-hand items!

The event will take place rain or shine. For more information and to sign up, go to www.tasman.govt.nz/shs.

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Motueka Skatepark - Tasman Skatepark Series event

About the event:

This summer Tasman Skatepark Series is showcasing the best talent on skateboards, BMX bikes and scooters.

Skate, BMX and scooter competitions are split into junior, senior and open categories.

It is a free community event with entries taken on the day.

Helmets are compulsory for all competitors entering the competition.

Follow us on Facebook and Instagram @Tasmanskate to be up to date with news and changes.

The tour is also visiting Wakefield, Richmond, and Nelson.

Funded by Tasman District Council, Nelson City Council and sponsored by Village Cycles and Cheapskates Nelson.

MORE TASMAN SKATEPARK SERIES EVENTS:

Wakefield

McGazzaland - Tasman Skatepark Series event 

Date & Time:

Sat Feb 24 2024 at 12:00 pm 

Location:

McGazzaland, 3 Pigeon Valley Rd, Wakefield 7025, Tasman.

About the event:

This summer Tasman Skatepark Series is showcasing the best talent on skateboards, BMX bikes and scooters.

Age groups range from Girls-Open to Junior (12 years and under), Intermediate (13-17 years), and Open (18 years and older).

It is a free community event with entries taken on the day.

Helmets are compulsory for all competitors entering the competition.

Follow us on Facebook and Instagram @Tasmanskate to be up to date with news and changes.

The tour is also visiting Motueka, Richmond, and Nelson.

Funded by Tasman District Council, Nelson City Council and sponsored by Village Cycles and Cheapskates Nelson.

Richmond

Richmond Skatepark - Tasman Skatepark Series event 

Date & Time:

Sat Mar 09 2024 at 12:00 pm

Location:

Richmond Skate Park, Richmond Skate Park, Gladstone Rd, Richmond 7020, Tasman, New Zealand.

About the event:

This summer Tasman Skatepark Series is showcasing the best talent on skateboards, BMX bikes and scooters.

Age groups range from Girls-Open to Junior (12 years and under), Intermediate (13-17 years), and Open (18 years and older).

It is a free community event with entries taken on the day.

Helmets are compulsory for all competitors entering the competition.

Follow us on Facebook and Instagram @Tasmanskate to be up to date with news and changes.

The tour is also visiting Motueka, McGazzaland, and Nelson.

Funded by Tasman District Council, Nelson City Council and sponsored by Village Cycles and Cheapskates Nelson.

Nelson

Nelson Skatepark - Tasman Skatepark Series event

Date & Time:

Fri Mar 22 2024 at 11:00 pm

Location:

Nelson Skate Park, Nelson.

About the event:

This summer Tasman Skatepark Series is showcasing the best talent on skateboards, BMX bikes and scooters.

Age groups range from Girls-Open to Junior (12 years and under), Intermediate (13-17 years), and Open (18 years and older).

It is a free community event with entries taken on the day.

Helmets are compulsory for all competitors entering the competition.

Follow us on Facebook and Instagram @Tasmanskate to be up to date with news and changes.

The tour is also visiting Motueka, McGazzaland, and Richmond.

Funded by Tasman District Council, Nelson City Council and sponsored by Village Cycles and Cheapskates Nelson.

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PIGEON POST NEWS, RICHMOND.

Biofouling fight

 

Cruse ships visiting Port Nelson. Photo Credit Port Nelson.

Biofouling fight protecting unique NZ environment and economy

Cruise ships visiting New Zealand this summer are doing a good job of meeting our strong biofouling standards and protecting our unique marine environment, says Biosecurity New Zealand deputy director-general Stuart Anderson.

"This season to date, only one of the 54 cruise vessels expected to arrive here for approximately 1,100 port visits has not entered New Zealand waters because it was unable to meet our biofouling standards, which are vital for protecting our marine ecosystems and economy," Mr Anderson says.

"Three other non-compliant vessels had restricted itineraries and were subject to further education."

Mr Anderson says the 4 non-compliant vessels this summer compares to 11 for the 2022/23 cruise season, when a smaller number of ships and port visits took place.

"The drop in biofouling issues is a good result when you consider there’s been an increase of about 25% in vessels arriving this season," Mr Anderson says.

"Biosecurity New Zealand has worked closely with cruise companies to help them understand and meet our biofouling rules, which are among the strongest in the world for good reason – they ensure visitors and New Zealanders will enjoy our special marine areas, such as Fiordland, for generations to come.

"We've had some new cruise providers arrive in New Zealand this year and they've adapted well to meeting our requirements.

"I want to thank the cruise industry for their efforts to combat biofouling as it continues to be a major biosecurity threat. We know that almost 90% of the exotic marine species already in New Zealand likely arrived here as marine growth on the submerged surfaces of international vessels.”

Mr Anderson says Biosecurity New Zealand will review the season when it finishes in April and adjust where required.

"We're committed to protecting New Zealand from pests and disease to protect our vital primary sectors, economy, and unique areas for future generations.”

Biosecurity New Zealand.

Pigeon Post News, Richmond.

Nelson Airport creates “plane spotting” loop

Plane spotter Dan Hay makes use of one of the new plane spotting panels around Nelson Airport’s perimeter. Photo credit Nelson Airport.

 

Nelson Airport creates “plane spotting” loop

Nelson Airport has created a “plane spotting” loop along the Airport Perimeter Walkway to give aviation and photography enthusiasts more opportunities to snap great images.

Nelson Airport Communications Manager Beth Catley says the airport has installed six apertures in the airport’s security fence to allow photographers to gain a clear view of airfield activity, without compromising airport safety and security. The apertures are accompanied by information boards displaying photos and details about some of the aircraft that commonly use Nelson Airport. 

“We love the enthusiasm that the Nelson and Tasman community have for all things aviation, and we see our local plane spotting community as an important part of the Nelson Airport whānau. We know the installation of our security fence in line with Civil Aviation Authority requirements restricted some of the views photographers previously had, so we’ve been working with our local plane spotters to identify the best locations to enable views through the fence without compromising security.”

A new page on the airport’s website includes an interactive map of the Plane Spotting loop along the airport perimeter, showing the best locations for photographs.

“Nelson Airport is a fantastic location for plane spotting. There’s a diverse range of aircraft, from small trainer planes to commercial turboprops, and of course the landscape is stunning with Kahuroa– the Richmond Ranges and Wharepapa – Arthur Range providing an impressive backdrop to Te Tai o Aorere - Tasman Bay,” Beth says.

People can find more information about plane spotting at Nelson Airport at nelsonairport.co.nz/plane-spotting.

Nelson Airport, Communications Manager, Beth Catley.

Pigeon Post News, Richmond.