Community Conversations

Motueka Arts Council Committee member Julienne Dickie talks about their Arts organisation & their 200 strong membership & the courses that they will be running.

Paul Lowry talks to Chrissie about the Top of the South Brick Show, an annual Lego event for the Nelson region, run by local Lego enthusiasts.

Ross Loveridge from the Motueka Aquatic Fundraising Committee talks about the Pool Fundraiser by the Pauls & Paulas, who risked life and limb in a fundraising effort of reaching the heights with Abel Tasman Skydive.

Nelson Savvy Spenders founders Rore Morgan & Milo Coldren have just trialed their game with Nelson Intermediate students and are about to launch their product online.

Chrissie speaks with Martine about 'Wyrd Sense', which is a "surreal theatrical experience" being performed across the top of the south in November.

Ceara talks to world-class comedian and gifted musician Bill Bailey. Bill's show, Vaudevillian, is coming to the Trafalgar Centre on Thursday the 6th of November. Tickets can be found via Eventfinda.

Today we bring you a local science story that involves the late Prime Minister of New Zealand, Jim Bolger.

Jo catches up with local legend and Halloween Queen, Jasmine Tease, to chat about her annual spooky ball at Red Door Theatre on Saturday November 1st. Tickets through trybooking

Shannon caught up with comedy chameleon Tom Sainsbury – social media sensation, actor, writer and star of Taskmaster NZ, Wellington Paranormal and Snackmasters – ahead of his brand-new live show Lessons Not Learnt, coming to Nelson on Saturday 11 October.

Shannon caught up with Augusta and Angela from the Nelson Women’s Centre to chat about their upcoming Fundraiser Event on Saturday 4th October, 7–10pm. The evening promises laughter, honest kōrero around midlife and menopause, raffles, a silent auction, and plenty of community spirit – all while raising funds to support the vital work of the Centre. Tickets are $49 via Humanitix or at the NWC front desk.