
Former Hospice chaplain, celebrant and counselor Tony Barnett remembered
For years, people sought comfort and reassurance from Tony Barnett in tough times.
Often specifically thanked in newspaper memoriam notices for helping a family come to terms with their loss, this week the memoriam was in his honour – “The big heart that gave so much to so many, failed.”
Barnett died suddenly in the Bay of Plenty on January 14, aged 72.
A celebration of his life will be held at Annesbrook Church, 40 Saxton Road West, Stoke, Nelson on Friday 29th January at 2pm.
Did Tony play a part in your life or officiate at a special occasion?


What's your experience with pre-fabricated homes?
The Sunday Star-Times is looking into the rise of transportable/ kit-set/ pre fabricated homes. The upsides are build-efficiency, quality of design, and cost. The downsides appear to be land supply, red-tape with council and difficulty getting lending from banks. If you're willing to share your experience - good or bad - email kelly.dennett@stuff.co.nz, otherwise leave a comment. Is there an aspect of transportable housing you'd like us to enquire about for you?

Riverside Cafe Reopening
It is time to officially announce that Riverside Cafe is no longer for lease 🥳!
Riverside Community Trust Board welcomes Selena, Lilian and their two daughters to this beautiful Cafe Business and the wider community.
We are very, very, very excited, and while we are currently not at liberty to share any details of the story ahead, rest assured - it will be stunning!
Follow Riverside Cafe's Facebook page to be among the first people to hear about the opening date. Coming Soon!

Taoist Tai Chi
Taoist Tai Chi we have a new beginner's class starting on Tuesday 6th April at the senior citizens hall in Motueka (behind the library), this class will run from 9:30am until 11am. We would love to see you there so come along and give it a go.