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Sport Start fund given significant boost by NBS

Posted on 16 October 2024

A Sport Tasman funding initiative that breaks down financial barriers to allow more kids to participate in sport has been given a significant boost thanks to a new partnership between…

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Kai Rescue tackling food insecurity in Nelson Tasman

Posted on 02 April 2024

Kai Rescue is putting food in the hands of those who need it most and reducing food waste emissions at the same time.

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New partnership with the Suter

Posted on 01 March 2024

The Suter Art Gallery has launched a new scholarship programme that will give students from local schools the chance to join after-school art classes at The Suter.

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"Over and out" for old Tākaka hill radio repeater

Posted on 20 December 2023

A new radio repeater on Tākaka Hill will provide a crucial communications link in Land Search and Rescue operations across the region.

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October is NBS Rescue Helicopter Appeal month

Posted on 05 October 2023

The Nelson Marlborough Rescue Helicopter is ready for an exciting month of community support as they kickstart their annual fundraising appeal month.

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New bikes for West Coast schools

Posted on 07 September 2023

Greymouth and Westport branches of NBS have demonstrated their commitment to community safety by investing $2,500 each towards the purchase of 8 new bikes for the West Coast Schools Bike…

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Stoke Volunteers Working to Preserve Marsden Valley’s Biodiversity

Posted on 31 July 2023

The picturesque Marsden Valley, a vast expanse of natural beauty that adjoins the Brook Waimārama Sanctuary, has been facing challenges in preserving its unique flora and fauna due to the…

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Street art festival delivers 'something joyous'

Posted on 25 July 2023

The purpose of a Motueka street art festival was to reconnect the community with “something joyous”. Organiser Dani Hedges felt like that goal had been achieved.

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NBS Platinum Sponsors of the Kawatiri Coastal Trail

Posted on 17 May 2023

NBS is proud to announce its platinum sponsorship of the Kawatiri Coastal Trail, a 42km cycle trail from Westport through to Charleston that is due for completion by early 2024.

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NBS donates over $90k to regional hospices

Posted on 08 May 2023

NBS has announced that it is donating $90,600 to three regional hospices due to the success of a recent campaign to attract new deposit funds.

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