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The Marlborough Multicultural Festival celebrates 20 years of unity, diversity, and belonging with a vibrant week of activities, culminating in the iconic festival day at Pollard Park. Visitors can enjoy delicious ethnic food, traditional dances and music, and a rich showcase of the many cultures that call Marlborough home. One of New Zealand’s largest multicultural events, it’s a free, family‑friendly celebration of community and connection.
Shannon speaks with Luke Scowcroft, Nelson Centre Manager for English Language Partners New Zealand, about their upcoming Certificate in ESOL Home Tutoring starting 16 March in Nelson.
In this conversation, Luke shares what’s involved, who it’s for, and the real difference volunteer tutors make in helping newcomers settle into life in Aotearoa.
Andi talks to Chris about Nelson Central Chi Hub workshops starting March 02 26.
For more information or to talk to a teacher, email contact@thinkhealth.nz
Margaret McCallum joins Chrissie to talk about the upcoming Being With Dying Retreat .
Chrissie talks to Fox Horton from Tui Community in Golden Bay about Soul Hum, an outdoor, inwardly adventurous workshop that brings together younger and older adults to explore, resonate and renew. Recreate village living to learn and grow together.
Conversations with people and groups from and impacting Te Tauihu the Top of The South.
Conversations with people and groups from and impacting Te Tauihu the Top of The South.
Hardy and Sarah talk about International Mens Open Day at Nelson's Victory Community Centre on Saturday November 22nd. Sarah is a Relationship Property Lawyer from the company Clean Break, and is a panelist for the discussion on Breaking Up Well. The event is free and starts at 11am.
This years theme is: Who are we as men in 2025?
https://www.mensgroup.nz/event/international-mens-day-nelson/
Hardy and Danyon talk about International Mens Open Day at Nelson's Victory Community Centre on Saturday November 22nd. Danyon is one of the guest speakers and will be presenting a talk called 'Recovery from Rockbottom & Inner Work for Change'. The event is free and starts at 11am.
This years theme is: Who are we as men in 2025?
https://www.mensgroup.nz/event/international-mens-day-nelson/
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.
Chrissie talks to Rore Morgan, a former Nelson College Student and co-founder of Savvy Spenders, a financial literacy venture creating engaging tools like a card game to help young people learn about money. Along side his team mate Milo Coldren, Rore has been leading development of the game, which focuses on budgeting, saving, investing, and smart spending.
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