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Precious memory

September 18, 2020 by maitai friend

We live next o the Maitai river so it's part of our daily life. One fine summer day we had a family picnic including our 2 dogs and the kayak. The big brown one , the big bull mastiff in the kayak does not like the water. In fact watching him attempting to swim or more stay above water was just … [Read more...]

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Childhood Memories of Sleepy Hollow

September 17, 2020 by maitai friend

By Aubrey Spear. I was only a little fellow, but can now visualise the old home, with four peaked gables, built on the terrace in that lovely old part of town, so near to the beloved river the Maitai. Many happy hours were spent swimming and trying to catch cockerbullies, crawlers and shrimps, … [Read more...]

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Flowing lace

September 16, 2020 by maitai friend

I experienced the beauty of the slipway one day when out for a walk. It reminded me of lace. … [Read more...]

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Autumn Colours

May 12, 2020 by maitai friend

Autumn Colours

We were enjoying a walk above the Maitai river on the weekend, the light and colours are lovely at this time of year. … [Read more...]

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Clash with cyclist prompts call to keep bikes off walkway

June 6, 2015 by maitai friend

Alden Williams/Fairfax NZ Enough is enough, says Maggie Sweetman. The 63-year-old has joined the campaign to keep cyclists off the Maitai River Walkway after a "last straw" encounter with a pair who wouldn't cycle around her and Pepe, her 14-year-old terrier. Sweetman, a heart attack … [Read more...]

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Mighty effort sees 4000 new trees planted in Maitai Valley

June 6, 2015 by maitai friend

Nelsonians old and young got their hands dirty planting 4000 trees next to the Maitai River with a combined aim to clean the river's water.Representatives from Nelson City Council, Nelmac, Friends of the Maitai and local volunteers got together in the Maitai valley on Saturday for Arbor Day to plant … [Read more...]

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Volunteer group secures new waders to help monitor river

May 10, 2015 by maitai friend

Waders for FOM

Volunteers will be kept warm in new gear as they wade into their work to help improve the health of the Maitai River.Friends of the Maitai have secured two pairs of new neoprene thigh high waders and one chest-height pair through a council match funding grant scheme. The group received a $2000 grant … [Read more...]

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Project Mahitahi Newsletter and the councils long term plan

April 14, 2015 by maitai friend

Great to see the Council progress on Project Maitai-Mahitahi. Council is also now consulting on the Long Term Plan, which includes funding for a review of forestry operations - much needed in our view! This is not in the consultation document, but if you want more info or would like to be part of … [Read more...]

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Smith wades into water supply issue

February 16, 2015 by maitai friend

Nelson MP Nick Smith is urging the Nelson City Council to stop taking water from the Roding Dam and to take a "regional approach to water supply" while the Tasman District faces increasing demands on a dwindling water supply. However, Nelson mayor Rachel Reese said the NCC has already … [Read more...]

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Toxic algae in many Tasman rivers

January 22, 2015 by maitai friend

Blue green toxic algae, cyanobacteria. The dry weather has meant an expansion of toxic algae growth in a number of rivers around the region. High levels of potentially toxic algae (Cyanobacteria) has been found in the Wai-iti River at the Brightwater Bridge. The Tasman District … [Read more...]

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Conservation plea as dam level drops

December 14, 2014 by maitai friend

  Nelson CityCouncil works and infrastructure committee chairman Eric Davy is asking people to conserve water as the Maitai Dam level continues to fall.  Nelson could be facing a long, dry summer marked by tight water restrictions and rationing if hot weather continues and heavy … [Read more...]

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Council monitors dwindling water levels

December 10, 2014 by maitai friend

The Nelson City Council will review water restrictions on Monday. It imposed bans on Thursday for those who taking water directly from streams and wells. Water restrictions for those on the council reticulated supply have not yet been introduced. However, the council said the trigger point for … [Read more...]

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