2523 days ago

Nelson's dry weather continues - important information for residents

The Team from Neighbourly.co.nz

Gales that have buffeted the Nelson-Tasman region for several days have further dried out land already parched by a lack of rain, putting fire crews and forestry workers on high alert.

Fire and Emergency New Zealand principal rural fire officer Ian Reade said the weather in the region had delivered a trifecta of strong winds, high temperatures and low humidity.

- Reade urged anyone who had lit a fire in the past three months to check the ashes were cold, particularly if they had a fire pit. Warm ashes in the centre could be unearthed by the weather and ignite a fire. A blaze on Monday was started after warm ashes were exposed from a fire that had been lit in September-October.

- A total fire ban would be in place from next week for the Waimea Basin and Golden Bay.

- There was no sign of rain in the remainder of the 10-day forecast, MetService said. MetService data revealed just 6mm rain had fallen this year in Nelson city, compared with an average of 90.5mm for January. A total of 10.3mm had fallen in Takaka so far this month.

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8 hours ago

Calling all those in Wheelchairs

Simon from Stoke

Hi, I'm Simon .... a 44 yr old wheelchair user who wants to meet others in a similar position as myself (particularly a woman). I've been a sole parent now for almost 18 years and my son has just left the nest, so I thought it was time to start on the next stage of my life. I have cerebral palsy that effects just my legs (kinda the reason I can't walk) sooooooo if any of you are interested in getting to know me, flick me a message. I enjoy spending time with my son when he comes to visit and my pets (1 cat and 2 birds), I also enjoy building computers as well as a bit of gaming/watching TV too. So if this sounds like something you'd be interested in, shoot me a message.

11 hours ago

Happy Holidays! Start your new year with Taoist Tai Chi!

Madeline Carroll from Nelson Branch, Taoist Tai Chi Society N.Z.

Short Introductory Taoist Tai Chi courses in January and February and new Introductory sessions in February and March.
Short courses: January Saturday 14 and Sunday 15, Saturday 21 and Sunday 22, 9.30-10.30am (4 hours) $20.
Please email nelson@taoisttaichi.org
or text 022 565 0935
for more information and to register:

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