Summer Fresh Fruit Buying in Nelson
During the summer months the Nelson Tasman region is packed with things to do, most free, and with lots of choices for families – young and old. One treat that many know about is the abundance of fresh fruit and…
Summer Fresh Fruit Buying in Nelson
During the summer months the Nelson Tasman region is packed with things to do, most free, and with lots of…
The best Christmas your tummy can buy
Oh dear, we’re into December already and that means Christmas is just a few very short weeks away, followed not…
Seifried Estate 50th vintage and new label
I have been following the growth of Seifried Estate for decades, since the early 1980’s in fact, when I first…
Pre-Packaged convenience comes at a cost
It doesn’t matter whether its takeaways from your favourite burger place, a grab-and-go meal from the corner dairy or service…
Gluten free options abound
A media release for a new book, Gluten Free Feasts by Melanie Persson (aka The Very Hungry Coeliac) arrived in…
Koru Apple
The humble apple has been an important part of our local economy for many decades. It comes in all sorts of varieties and flavours, with new varieties appearing with regularity.
Climate and Natural Resources Create the Perfect Recipe for Pete’s Natural Sodas in a can
When running to near capacity the folk at Pete’s can fill and package about 5000 cans of soda a day, and that’s a lot of sodas for a small business to produce. They currently have sparkling water, lemonade, kola and feijoa lemonade available in cans.
Nelson breweries and Beer Festival
One thing we can guarantee in life is that things change, and we have seen a few changes in the…
Summer Holiday Guide
This summer, whether you’re a Nealon Tasman local or a visitor to this beautiful region, this is the perfect time…