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Dumping fish waste a dumb idea

Some people may think they’re doing the eels and local aquatic wildlife a favour by providing a free feed, but they are potentially causing ecological damage.

In…

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Disappointment at desert island damage

There’s a little island off Māpua toward Moturoa/Rabbit Island in the Waimea Estuary where adventurers young and old have enjoyed exploring since early last century.

That island…

Wastewater overflow Tata Beach

Update 1.55pm: Our contractor onsite confirms that the sewage overflow was contained within the storm water sump and has not entered the surrounding waterways therefore the…

Council to sell Motueka properties

Investigations into the future of several Tasman District Council owned buildings in Motueka has led to a decision to put some on the market.

The investigations were…