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Dozens of people remain in emergency accommodation and hundreds of flood-damaged properties still have to be assessed following Friday's devastating floods in Nelson Tasman. Nelson Tasman Civil Defence Controller John Ridd spoke to Ingrid Hipkiss.

A state of emergency remains in place in the Nelson Tasman District as locals continue to assess the damage from Friday's devastating storm. Reporter Mary Argue spoke to Ingrid Hipkiss.

Dozens of people remain in emergency accommodation and hundreds of flood-damaged properties still have to be assessed after Friday's devastating floods in Nelson and Tasman. Prime Minister Christopher Luxon spoke to Corin Dann.

Nelson–Tasman is facing millions of dollars of damage following Friday's severe weather. Last week Federated Farmers was calling for help for the farming community over the level of damage from previous flooding in the area. So what impact has this latest round of rain had on an already battling farming community? Kerry Irvine is Federated Farmers Nelson Tasman Provincial President. He joins Francesca Rudkin from Tapawera. LISTEN ABOVESee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

A state of emergency remains in place in Nelson Tasman after more heavy rain. RNZ's Mary Argue is on the ground in Riwaka just outside of Nelson and she talks to Mihingarangi Forbes about how locals are coping in the face of more evacuations.

Oscar Shiviti talks to Paddy Gower about the Nelson Tasman forecast for the rest of the weekend and what other parts of the country can expect.

An emergency alert has gone out to people affected by recent flooding and today's heavy falls in the Tasman region. Nelson Tasman Civil Defence sent out the emergency mobile alert this afternoon, which advises people who evacuated in the heavy rain a fortnight ago, or anyone who feels unsafe, to get to higher ground, now. A state of emergency has been declared for the waterlogged Nelson Tasman region, with hours' more heavy rain forecast. There is a risk to life due to flooding, slips and high rivers, and conditions are worsening. Civil Defence controller Alex Louverdis spoke to Lisa Owen.

Wild weather is lashing the tops of both the North and South Islands this afternoon. A heavy rain warning is in place for the water-logged top of the South Island where, the MetService says, there could be a threat to life. The Nelson-Tasman region is under a state of emergency, as residents there are warned of significant flooding and possible slips. The MetService has issued an orange rain warning for the top of the North Island, as well as Taranaki, Bay of Plenty and Tairawhiti. MetService meteorologist John Law spoke to Lisa Owen.

Civil Defence is bracing for the worst as wild weather is set to thrash the upper South Island. MetService has issued a red heavy rain warning for Tasman off the back of three weeks of rain saturated the region. Nelson-Tasman's under a state of emergency and has activated its emergency operations centre. Civil Defence Controller Alec Louverdis says they have clear messages to those at risk. He says previously flooded residents should self-evacuate and those in region should avoid roads or going near waterways as it's a threat to life. Orange rain warnings are also in effect for Marlborough, Mount Taranaki, east of Kawerau, Waikato, the Coromandel, Auckland, and Northland. LISTEN ABOVE See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The Nelson Tasman District is once again under a state of emergency with yet more severe weather on the way. Nelson Tasman Civil Defence Emergency Management spokesperson Paul Shattock spoke to Ingrid Hipkiss.

A new state of emergency is in force in the Nelson Tasman area just days after the last one was declared over. Tasman Mayor Tim King spoke to Ingrid Hipkiss.

On the Heather du Plessis-Allan Drive Full Show Podcast for Wednesday, 9 July 2025, Infometrics' Brad Olsen breaks down today's OCR decision and tells Ryan Bridge when we might get another cut to interest rates. The Government is keen to get unemployed job seekers involved in the flood clean-up in Nelson/Tasman. MSD's Craig Churchill tells Ryan so far just six jobseekers have put their hands up. Zoologist professor Philipp Seddon is not a fan of trying to revive the moa and won't hold back on why it's a dumb idea. Plus, the Huddle debates why public servants think half of their co-workers didn't get the job on merit. Get the Heather du Plessis-Allan Drive Full Show Podcast every weekday evening on iHeartRadio, or wherever you get your podcasts. LISTEN ABOVESee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Let's start by looking around the motu at the latest on the weather front. This week residents in Taranaki were hit with flash floods, slips, popped manholes and sewage flows after being pummelled by thunderstorms. That's your stomping ground Paddy how did the whanau fear? And further south the clean up is underway in the Nelson Tasman area after heavy rain, which has eased up now - although the area is still under a state of emergency. Tasman mayor Tim King joins us now live from his home in Eves Valley.

States of emergency remain in place for Nelson, Tasman and Marlborough this afternoon, but the sodden regions appear to have received less rainfall than feared. Torrential rain in Taranaki has caused widespread surface flooding, leaving parked cars submerged in water. The region has been under a red severe thunderstorm warning for much of the afternoon. Emergency operations centres have been set up in New Plymouth and Hāwera. Taranaki Emergency Management group Manager, Todd Velvin spoke to Lisa Owen.   

Emergency services are preparing for a worst-case scenario, with more heavy rain forecast to hit Nelson, Tasman and Marlborough on Thursday. Tasman mayor Tim King spoke to Ingrid Hipkiss.

The Nelson Tasman region and parts of Marlborough are in states of emergency with torrential rain causing wide spread flooding and landslips. There are road closures at the top of the South Island on State Highways 6, 60 and 63. The Transport Agency is asking people to avoid unnecessary travel. About 60 homes in the town of Spring Creek had to be evacuated by 9am this morning because of concerns a damaged stop bank protecting the settlement from the Wairau River could fail. Manager of Spring Creek Holiday Park Judy Theron spoke to Lisa Owen. 

Heavy rain, surface flooding and slips have forced more evacuations the top of the South Island, in the Tasman district. 

It's Nelson Anniversary Weekend and many in the region will be enjoying the three-day break - but one person's using the holiday for a good cause. Ed Shuttleworth, the CEO of Sport Tasman in Nelson, is on a mission to 210km for 40 hours to raise money for Nelson Tasman Hospice. He joined Piney to discuss his progress. LISTEN ABOVESee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

A home share initiative is underway in the Nelson Tasman region. Home Share for Her aims to bring together women looking to either share their home with someone, or women facing housing challenges and wanting social connection with others.

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On today's First Up pod - Commuters in Nelson-Tasman are buzzing with excitement about new electric buses; Spain and Sweden face off at Eden Park for the Women's World Cup semi final tonight - we farewell the FIFA from our shores; we talk tax and tomatoes with National's deputy Nicola Willis and a fruit and vege shop owner gives us a a glimpse of what removing GST from products could be like. First Up - Voice of the Nathan!

Prepare for the worst - that's the advice from Nelson's Mayor Nick Smith ahead of a rainband set to dump up to 450 millimeters of rain on some parts of Nelson/Tasman over the next two days. The big rainfall is due to start around now. Nelson Mayor Nick Smith spoke with Ingrid Hipkiss.

Heavy rain and high winds are continuing to batter the upper North island and Nelson-Tasman region - and more bad weather is forecast throughout the second half of the week. MetService Communications Meteorologist John Law discussed the ever-changing tides of New Zealand's atmospheric river with Corin Dann.

Kyle Mulinder moved to Abel Tasman 20 years ago for a "boring" sea kayaking job - and never left. Better known by his Instagram handle @barekiwi, I talk to Kyle about his career in tourism and photography and he shares wisdom from decades of guiding in New Zealand's smallest national park. If you haven't been to Abel Tasman yet, this episode is filled with tips to ensure you have an epic experience - whether you're walking, kayaking or on a water taxi. With so much to do at the top of the north, you don't want to skip over the Nelson Tasman region. Ps. Keep listening until the end for a surprise. Thank you so much for tuning in and coming along for the ride. If you love the show and enjoyed listening, please take the time to leave a review on Apple or Spotify. I would also love to connect with you, so send me a DM on Instagram, leave me a voice message and I can't wait to see you next time. Until then, keep adventuring :) Follow Kyle on Instagram: instagram.com/barekiwi/ Follow Kyle on Tiktok: tiktok.com/@barekiwi Follow Kyle on YouTube: youtube.com/barekiwi Nelson Tasman 100 Ways: instagram.com/nelsontasmannz/ Follow Abigail on Instagram: instagram.com/abigailhannnah/ Follow Abigail on TikTok: tiktok.com/@abigailhannnah Read the Blog: www.abigailhannnah.com

This episode is with Dr Sophie Mace from Aotearoa Baby Clinic. Sophie is a Consultant GP and lactation consultant in Nelson/Tasman who specializes in perinatal and infant health, in particular breastfeeding, sleep and mental health. We were fortunate enough to record an episode with Sophie at the end of last year on ‘The First 1000 days' and this has been one of our most listened to episodes so if you haven't already, be sure to go back and have a listen. Today, Sophie is going to be chatting with us about Neuro-diversity and parenting, in particular ADHD. We talk about:What is ADHD?How does ADHD appear differently in adults compared to children?Common misconceptions around ADHD in adultsHow ADHD could affect parentingAnd lots more!

In this episode we speak to Dr Sophie Mace, a Consultant GP and lactation consultant in Nelson/Tasman who specializes in perinatal and infant health, in particular breastfeeding, sleep and mental health. Sophie also has a keen interest in ADHD and supporting neurodiverse parents, particularly in those first 1000 days.You may also know Sophie as the founder of Aotearoa Baby Clinic, an awesome GP clinic in Nelson focussed on the perinatal period who also have incredible information and resources online at @aotearoa.baby.clinic on instagram. On top of all of this, Sophie also has her own two gorgeous children!

The Minister for Emergency Management updates the flood recovery in the Nelson-Tasman and Marlborough regions. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Insurance companies are expecting a large number of claims from flood-torn areas in the Nelson-Tasman region. Hundreds of homes are still awaiting assessments in Nelson alone, with nine already red-stickered and considered unlivable. Insurance Council chief executive Tim Grafton spoke to Susie Ferguson.

While the worst of the heavy rain is over in the Nelson-Tasman region, there is still little respite for its already sodden grounds. A severe weather watch is in place for western Tasman after days of downpours, causing floods and slips. MetService meterologist John Law spoke to Corin Dann.

Stories of loss and destruction were heard at a meeting for flood-affected people in the Nelson-Tasman region. More than a hundred residents turned up yesterday to find out what support is available to them. Hundreds of homes are still awaiting assessments - with nine red-stickered and considered unlivable - as the city remains under a state of emergency. Nelson Mayor Rachel Reese led the meeting. She spoke to Susie Ferguson.

Nelson and West Coast residents are are in clean up mode with slips and wash outs causing widespread issues in the regions. A state of local emergency remains in place for the Nelson-Tasman and the West Coast. More than 300 homes have been evacuated in the Nelson Tasman and 104 have been assessed for damage. In Nelson, residents evacuated from their homes described scenes of destruction when some were briefly allowed back home. Reporter Kirsty Frame and cameraman Angus Dreaver are in Nelson.

The Government will make an initial contribution of $200,000 to the Mayoral Relief Fund to help flood-affected communities in Nelson-Tasman and Marlborough. Minister for Emergency Management Kieran McAnulty visited Nelson yesterday and said he was surprised by the extent of the damage. He spoke to Corin Dann.

In Nelson, more residents had to be evacuated overnight - forced out of their homes by slips and falling trees. At least 411 homes have now been evacuated in total. The city's water supply has been affected by a slip that has damaged the main line from Maitai Reservoir into the city. It says the secondary pipe is still supplying water, but at a much-reduced flow rate. Residents are being asked to conserve water. The ground is saturated, and landslips have taken place in multiple areas including Atawhai - where power is now out. Many evacuated Nelson residents have no idea when they'll be able to return to their homes with parts of the city damaged by flooding and slips. A state of emergency remains in force. Rob Smith, the Nelson/Tasman Civil Defence Emergency Management Group Controller, spoke to Corin Dann

A 200 thousand dollar boost for storm-ravaged Nelson region. The Government's pumping cash into the Nelson Tasman and Marlborough area - for immediate help after prolonged heavy rain, flooding and high winds. Emergency Management Kieran McAnulty says the weather's caused considerable damage and been extremely disruptive. He says it's still too early to know the full cost but this first contribution to the Mayoral Relief Fund is a start and will ensure there's little delay in getting immediate support. LISTEN ABOVESee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The top of the South Island has been battered by intense rain pounding the region, causing slips, flooding and forcing hundreds of people to evacuate.  A state of emergency was declared for Nelson-Tasman on Wednesday night, but the lashing is far from over.  Local resident Martine Bouillir who lives in Nelson and Golden Bay farmer Wayne Langford spoke to Lloyd Burr on Lloyd Burr Live about the situation right now.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

More than 220 homes near the Maitai River were evacuated yesterday as the river surged, and ten more in the Tahunanui Hills joined them overnight because of a slip. The mayor, Rachel Reese, told Morning Report the region isn't out of the woods yet, with poor weather continuing and high tide expected about midday. She says when some people return home, it won't be a warm welcome. NIWA's Chris Brandolino told the programme the Nelson-Tasman region can expect heavy rain through to sunset and then a lull before it picks up again tomorrow.

The country's largest insurer IAG says building in flood prone areas has to stop. IAG has released a three-part plan to try speed up efforts to reduce flood risk from rivers. It says there have been 10 major floods in Aotearoa in the past two years with insured losses of around $400 million. But the wider economic and social costs are into the billions. The company's chief executive Amanda Whiting says the current deluge affecting Nelson-Tasman and also the West Coast, for the fourth time in a year, is just awful for residents.

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Jan Marsh presents Spirited Conversations recorded live at Nelson's Yaza Cafe.

In this episode Greg does a tour on New Zealand real estate news, from sea rising levels affecting Nelson/Tasman, a section the width of a driveway in Wellington, passive housing in Christchurch and record high luxury property sales in Tauranga. Published: 24/05/2022 1:00:00 p.m. Property Matters is the property show for you.  The audience includes buyers, sellers, landlords, tenants and people interested in general housing advice.  Greg Watson presents the very latest Manawatu market news and commentary.  He analyses, comments on and makes light of real estate news from Manawatu, around New Zealand and overseas.  Every show calls on years of experience and has a section of tips and advice around housing with anything from renovations, to achieving higher sales prices, buyer tips, landlord help and guides for tenants.  To listen to this show on 999am: Tune in on Tuesdays at 1pm (or OnDemand below from 1:15pm.)

In this episode Greg does a tour on New Zealand real estate news, from sea rising levels affecting Nelson/Tasman, a section the width of a driveway in Wellington, passive housing in Christchurch and record high luxury property sales in Tauranga.

Some orchardists say Covid-19 is running rampant through their harvest fields. It's peak apple time across the country, but Omicron's not showing any signs of slowing down in the busy harvest regions of Hawke's Bay and Nelson-Tasman. Reporter Tom Kitchin has been looking into this.

A campaign to attract seasonal workers to Nelson-Tasman orchards has recruited several hundred people. But, while the apple harvest is in full swing, many growers are still searching for staff. Samantha Gee visited the Thomas Brothers packhouse in Riuwaka.

Nelson Airport, two supermarkets and a car parts store in Motueka are among the locations of interest linked to 10 members in a household confirmed to have the Omicron variant. Today the Nelson/Tasman region is in the Covid-19 red setting for the first time, having first moved to orange when the traffic light framework began in December. Nelson Mayor Rachel Reese and Tasman District Mayor Tim King spoke to Susie Ferguson.

After less than a month in the orange traffic light setting, Auckland residents are back to the more restricted Covid-19 red and the familiar anxiety that the virus - this time the Omicron strain - is circulating in the city. Nine cases from a single family are confirmed to have the Omicron variant, triggering a move to the red setting for the entire country from midnight last night. The family travelled to Auckland from the Nelson Tasman region on the 13 January, attended a wedding and other events and visited a theme park and the Sky Tower before returning home. Auckland mayor Phil Goff spoke to Susie Ferguson.

In episode ten of the Professional Builders Secrets podcast, our host, Bosco Anthony is joined by Trevor Salter, director of Salter Builders based in Nelson, New Zealand. Throughout this episode, Trevor uncovers how builders are adapting to change. Salter Builders specialises in building bespoke, architectural new home builds. The team at Salter Builders believes that being involved in the very early concept stages to be a key component of a successful outcome for their client's build and budget. Trevor's company has over 20 years of experience building on some of the most challenging locations within the Christchurch, Tasman and Nelson regions in New Zealand. Tune in to this episode to hear what made Trevor choose residential construction, why he almost left the industry all together and his view on the trends we can expect to see in the industry. ABOUT TREVOR SALTER Trevor is a Registered Master Builder, Licensed Building Practitioner and the Owner/Director of Salter Builders. Trevor's business has been operating since 2007, offering unique, bespoke, custom design and build solutions in the Nelson/Tasman region of New Zealand. Connect with Salter Builders: linkedin.com/company/salter-builders-limited TIMELINE 1:33 Introduction to Trevor and Salter Builders. 5:49 What made Trevor choose residential construction? 7:58 The struggles Trevor has faced throughout his career. 9:22 What the industry was lacking when Trevor started out. 14:15 What made a significant impact on Trevor's business? 17:03 Trevor's view on industry pressures. 19:12 Why builders need to adapt to change. 21:38 Trends and innovations in the industry in New Zealand. 27:31 The legacy Trevor is leaving. 28:48 Trevor's advice to younger builders. LINKS, RESOURCES & MORE Salter Builders Website: salterbuilders.co.nz APB Website: associationofprofessionalbuilders.com APB on Instagram: instagram.com/apbbuilders/ APB on Facebook: facebook.com/associationofprofessionalbuilders APB on YouTube: youtube.com/c/associationofprofessionalbuilders Join the Professional Builders Secrets Facebook group for builders & connect with professional builders world-wide: facebook.com/groups/builderssecrets

Host Mike and Chris bring you Kiwi Tripsters Travel Podcast – the inside word on all things travel highlighting the best of both worlds; the Abel Tasman National Park and Australia's great rail journeys.

In this episode, we discuss whether property investors should invest in the Nelson / Tasman property market, along with an analysis of both the pros and cons of the property market. We look at where Nelson and Tasman house prices have been historically relative to the New Zealand median house price as well as a few region-specific factors that are unique to the property market there. We also announce that we will host property investment dinners in Wellington, Auckland, Christchurch and Queenstown, with 10 investors (+ partners) at each. To enter the draw, follow us on instagram, share the podcast on your story and leave us a review. Then take a screenshot and send it to podcast@opespartners.co.nz.

A new campaign to fill harvesting jobs on orchards and vineyards in the Nelson Tasman region has attracted 400 applications in less than a week. Maja Burry has mo nga korero e pa ana ki te taiwhenua.

Miriana Stephens (Ngāti Rārua, Ngāi Te Rangi, Ngāti Ranginui) was born in Motueka and her qualifications include a Bachelor of Arts (NZ History) and a Law Degree. She currently resides in Motueka and has four children. She was awarded the 2016 Aotearoa NZ Māori Woman Business Leader award in recognition of outstanding success and excellence in business.  Miriana is a director for Wakatū Incorporation (Wakatū), its subsidiaries and various committees and they are guided by their intergenerational 500 year vision, Te Pae Tawhiti. Wakatū is currently convening the Te Tauihu Intergenerational Strategy which is a business led approach to regional development in Tasman, Nelson and Marlborough. This initiative is in partnership with all three councils, whānau, hapū and Iwi, the business community and NMIT and has been supported by investment from the Provincial Growth Fund.   Miriana is currently leading AuOra™ which is an associated business of Wakatū that invests in a portfolio of nutrition and ingredient applications which are sourced from the natural biomatter of Aotearoa. The focus is to provide health and wellness solutions that improve the quality of life in the areas of digestive, brain, inflammatory and metabolic health as well as the health of our natural world.  Miriana is also trustee on AGMARDT, Te Āwhina Marae in Motueka and Te Rūnanga o Ngāti Rārua. She is a member of Nuku ki te Puku™ (a national Māori Food and Beverage cluster), the Strategic Coordination Group for the Ministry of Primary Industries and the Interim Regional Skills Leadership Group for Nelson / Tasman.  "You don't have to know everything. We're always learning and if you don't know something, just ask."

There has been heavy or steady rain in many parts of the country, ending months of drought. That includes Northland, that was the first of the drought sufferers, Waikato and above all in dehydrated Hawkes Bay, where heavy rain has been falling.     Significant rain has also fallen or is forecast in many other parts of the country, such as also dry Wairarapa, and part of the East Coast of the South Island. There is a heavy rain warning for the Nelson Tasman and Buller regions.   Chris Brandolino is a meterologist for National Insitute of Water and Atmospheric Research. He speaks to Corin Dann.

Covering the Nelson Tasman fires; TVNZ boss hints at bold moves in messy media marketplace; TV political poll hype hits new heightt.

The Nelson Tasman fires were a major challenge for the big media outlets to cover with no idea how bad it would get or how long they would last. Local media also played a crucial role too - including one station whose HQ was in sight of the flames. 

Covering the Nelson Tasman fires; TVNZ boss hints at bold moves in messy media marketplace; TV political poll hype hits new heightt.

The Nelson Tasman fires were a major challenge for the big media outlets to cover with no idea how bad it would get or how long they would last. Local media also played a crucial role too - including one station whose HQ was in sight of the flames. 

From tickling your toes in the golden powdery sands of Kateriteri to soaking up sublime art at Suter Gallery, abundance is a byword for the Nelson-Tasman region. The Pigeon Valley fire of recent weeks, New Zealand’s worst forest fire in six decades, has the thrust the region front and centre on the news agenda. I happened to be in the region at the height of the fire and despite the pervasive sense of fear rippling through the community, the outpouring of generosity and goodwill was as golden as the blazing sun. A year ago, it was ex-Cyclone Gita that barrelled into town. In a sure-fire sign of how adept Nelsonians are at bouncing back, it was particularly heartening to see the magnificent Boatshed Café back in business and bustling, after being smashed apart by the storm. For history buffs, there’s a smorgasbord of choice in these parts. After all, Nelson is the South Island’s oldest city – and second oldest in New Zealand. Climb the steps at the top of Trafalgar Street to marvel over Christchurch Church Cathedral, a towering showcase of Takaka marble. As the self-described craft brewing capital of New Zealand, a surfeit of choice awaits, however, the Moutere Inn is just the spot to raise your glass, it’s the country’s oldest pub, as old as the Treaty of Waitangi. The booming hops industry can be traced back to those early German settlers who brought hops plants with them, to the well-suited climate of Nelson, 170 years ago. The region abounds with speciality food producers fiercely competing for the attention of your taste buds. Moutere Fruits does a very fine line of jams and chutneys, from chilli jam to cherry and cinnamon conserve. Over the long summer months, their hydroponically grown strawberries are fawned over – in a region that is certainly no stranger to hydroponics! A Tahunanui powerhouse since the 1980s, Sujon is the superfruit company of Sue and John. They produce all manner of fruity concoctions from smoothie mixes and snap frozen berries to berry powder supplements. In a similar vein, another savvy family business is Little Beauties. They make dried feijoa, kiwifruit and boysenberries, which also come paired with white or dark chocolate. Tasty goodness. Macadamias may well be my favourite nut, and Karapuke’s spray-free macadamia trees thrive in the Nelson climate. Insatiably moreish, Karapuke Macadamias can be bought in bulk or in snack-packs.  But the nut that packs the biggest punch in the region is undoubtedly Pic’s Peanut Butter, a runaway export success story. Their all new Pics World of Peanut Butter tour opens this month, and kids go gaga over their factory tour which includes the chance to make your own peanut butter. Pic’s also does a very fine job with almond butter and cashew butter, but nothing excites my nostrils quite like the whiff of freshly roasted peanuts.  One of my most indelible childhood memories is walking into Farmers Department Store, and the aroma of freshly roasted peanuts swept you up. It was intoxicating and probably a shrewd ploy to try and impel shoppers to linger longer. In a region famed for its bucketload of sunshine, it stands to reason that the artisanal prowess of the food producers have turned their hands to icecream. Best in Show? Appleby Farms, for the complete paddock to cone experience. They own the paddocks, grow the grass, nurture their herd of A2 cows and churn their milk into face-melting icecream. Routinely decorated with awards, you’ll find their products in supermarkets or at Hamish’s on Mapua Wharf. Home to one of the nation’s burgeoning creative art communities, the spectacular natural environment clearly helps crank up the expressive energy. Short on time to do justice to all of them,  I made a point of popping in to the Hoglund Glassblowing Gallery. Situated in Appleby, glass artists Ola and Marie Hoglund have been welcoming the world to their studio and gallery since 1982.  Swedish heritage meets Pacific flair in the creation of their globally...

Mike Yardley and Richard Green wrap the week that was, discussing council rates rises, the call to ditch the proposed winter marketing package for the central city and the fires in the Nelson-Tasman area. 

Welcome to epsiode 4 of Ground Breaking Podcast.This week I interviewed Will Hewitt the Managing Director of Ventworks. Will started his career in Nelson, while he was still attending school. He co-founded ThnkBot with his long-term mentor and friend Daniel Farley. ThnkBot produced educational robot kits. From robots to wireless sensing products, Will moved onto his next venture founding Ventworks. His devices are in use in the Nelson/Tasman and Canterbury regions, and work atop of existing networks as well as custom networking solutions. If you love robots, technology and science this episode is for you. I know I geeked out. Will shares solid advice and I was amazed to hear I could start a company for a $100. We talked lemonade stands, resilience and the opportunities available to young entrepreneurs.I'd love to hear from you, so do leave a comment and subscribe today.Stay awesome and share the love Eli SmitFounder + HostGroundbreakingpodcast.com See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.