Local News
Sunny Stoke breaks record
It is Stoke's day in the sun with the announcement that April 2012 was the suburb's sunniest on record, while the wider region basked in temperatures almost a degree above average. A startling 247.6 hours of bright sunshine was recorded in Stoke, narrowly eclipsing by two full hours the previous record set during April 2005, John Mathieson of the Nelson Weather Service said. "April was generally very pleasant for Stoke and surrounds with dry, mild and sunny conditions experienced," he said.
Read the full postSnapper have moved into Golden and Tasman Bays
Snapper have moved into Golden and Tasman Bays, all of the Marlborough Sounds, and even around the back of Rabbit Island. Pannies predominate, but there are some up to 8kg. The best fishing is at dusk. Albacore tuna are moving into Tasman Bay and should be around for the next couple of months. Kingfish are being taken off the Boulder Bank and spat farms off Kaiteriteri.
Read the full postNinth Nelson Car Show Biggest Yet
The ninth annual Nelson Car Show is moving to a new venue next month and it looks like being the biggest show ever. This year the show runs from February 15 to 17 and is being held at Tahuna Beach Holiday Park. There is also a burn-out competition and car boot market which will be held separately on February 9.
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Rental Cars for Cruise Passengers, New Zealand
The days are getting longer and warmer and already we’ve had a visit from the Radiance of the Seas, marking the start of the popular summer cruise ship season to New Zealand.
Read the full postScott Dixon Hires With Pegasus Rental Cars
What does one say or even think when one discovers that Scott Dixon has just booked a car with you?
Read the full postAdam Parore, the new owner of Pegasus
Adam Parore’s purchase of Pegasus Rental Cars has largely gone un-noticed by the press but, as far as the Pegasus franchisees and staff are concerned, it’s big breaking news.
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