The critics have had plenty to say about Stephen Donald – and the frequently maligned fly half answered them on Sunday on and off the field.
Most importantly, he kicked the 45th-minute penalty that was enough, barely, to seal New Zealand’s triumph in Rugby World Cup 2011.
And after the victory, as his coach and teammates showered him with praise, the man who came into the match as the fourth fly half New Zealand have utilised during the tournament said he felt his performance in the 8-7 win over France proved he deserved to be playing for his country.
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We had a great winter here in the northern South Island with mild sunny weather and only a few cold blasts along the way. Spring is here now and river conditions are looking really good. Thanks to all our anglers who have already booked their fishing trip(s) for 2011-2012 with Zane, Tony and the Strike Adventure Guide Team.
Happiness is a Honeymoon with Trout: Janie Howe and Paul Dickson Jr, from southern USA, enjoy Janie’s first ever trout on the fly. Lower Motueka River, September 21st 2011
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Monday 1st August–Monday 31st October 2011
Over a hundred of Peter Bush’s iconic photographic images “Capturing the All Blacks”. The physical exhibition was sponsored nationally by CANON. With the generous support of Peter Bush we are very fortunate to have these wonderful pictures here electronically right through to the end of October 2011. The images capture some of the great moments of our national sport, some humorous, some poignant, some that must have been really quite bizarre for players and spectators alike. You choose.
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photo by MARION VAN DIJK
Taken from the Nelson Mail 20th July 2011 “The festival opens this Saturday as Jennifer Ward-Lealand takes on the dazzling persona of Marlene Dietrich.
The show is already sold out, along with Jane Keller’s comedy show Boomers Behaving Badly, the Doors tribute concert and the Dave Dobbyn finale.
But how about hearing the Nelson School of Music’s new Sturgeon Steinway piano instead? Or an evening of gypsy magic?
Nelson School of Music manager Frances McElhinney says there are still plenty of options for those who missed out on tickets to the festival’s more popular shows.
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Operating Hours: 9:00am to 4:00pm
Operating Season: Mid July until Mid October
Rainbow will open this Saturday 4th of July for the 2009 season. They have a good 50 cm of snow around the base area thanks to their tireless team of snow makers who work through the cold and dark hours to bring everyone snow. Continue Reading »
Daniel & his Dad do Queenstown! The New Zealand snow season runs from June to October. All of the skiing is done up in the mountains which means that after skiing you can come down and have a game of golf or go for a jet boat ride.
The Southern Lakes area offer five snow fields within two hours drive of Queenstown. Toss together some fantastic restaurants, just a few adventure alternatives and some spectacular scenery and you just about have a real alpine resort.
UK’s Sunday Times Travel (Mar 10) says: “lush forests, sandy beaches and turquoise lagoons vie for attention along Abel Tasman’s crinkle-cut coast – one of New Zealand’s top kayaking locations… The National Park boasts some of the country’s finest beaches…”
Saturday 13th February 2010
Nelson Opera in the Park goes to the seaside for 2010 and will be staged on the grassed area at Tahunanui. Bring your picnic for night of stars at the seaside.
Stars booked to date are internationally acclaimed tenor Simon O’Neill, the rising star of sopranos Anna Leese and the Vector Wellington Orchestra.
Entry free but tickets required.
Tickets from Nelson City and Tasman District Council, libraries, BioPaints, Everyman.
Contact: Ph. 03 545 8734
