Tasman Bay Beaches got a spruce up last Saturday (Nov 20) as around 800 volunteers took part in what is set to become an annual event.
The Tasman Bay Big Beach Clean-up, organised by DOC, Tasman District Council, Nelson City Council and NELMAC Ltd, covered 291 kilometres of coast line and collected around 10.46 tonnes of rubbish.
This year’s eDay saw around 900 tonnes of e-waste dropped off at 52 collection points around the country. This region saw 1009 vehicles drop off a massive 70 tonnes at the two sites compared with last years 52 tonnes. National organiser, Laurence Zwimpfer of the eDay New Zealand Trust, said the response around the country […]
This Saturday is New Zealand’s annual computer recycling event – eDay. Unwanted computers, computer related electronics, game consoles, fax machines and digital cameras can be dropped off at the two collection points for Nelson and Tasman: Enza, 484 Nayland Road, Stoke K & F McLean, 88 Hursthouse Street, Lower Moutere For a full list see […]
The 2010 Nelson annual Masked Parade lived up to its reputation as a spectacle of sound, colour and enthusiasm. Entrants and spectators enjoyed perfect weather, plenty of post-parade food options and good entertainment from the More FM Carnivale and Sonic 1903 Live Zone. The theme – ‘On the Move’ inspired a kaleidoscope of creativity which included sheep herding, cars, criminals on the run and a number of fish themes – Good times for all!
Hi and welcome to Ecofind. This project is in the early days but we’ll be adding to the directory on a regular basis. Come again and visit the blog to keep up with our latest news and progress. And feel free to send info on green accommodation, services and products in the Upper South Island […]
