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Matias Cacciavillani and son Sebastian, 15 months will be supporting the ...](http://web.archive.org./web/20170831040150im_/https://resources.stuff.co.nz/content/dam/images/1/l/b/v/o/g/image.related.StuffSplash.300x400.1lbob2.13kf5c.png/1504150946278.jpg)
ABs vs Pumas a taste of home
Expect some Latin American flair on and off the park for next year's Pumas test in Nelson.
NZ's 100% pure myth
![A still from Tourism New Zealand's latest "100% Pure" campaign video.](http://web.archive.org./web/20170831040150im_/https://resources.stuff.co.nz/content/dam/images/1/l/c/j/v/k/image.related.StuffThumbnail.90x60.1lat1g.13kf5c.png/1504150946278.jpg)
Tourism NZ's 100% Pure campaign is aimed at visitors, but it's wearing thin at home.
A missing link in the road puzzle?
3:39 PM The Nelson Mail looks at some of the ongoing questions about the Southern Link.
Alleged serial burglar arrested
A 31-year-old man has been charged with burglaries at six backpacker hostels in Nelson and Christchurch.
Link drives debate
It was standing room only as Nelson candidates argued over transport issues.
Skatepark in for a paint-job
One of the country's oldest skateparks is in for a makeover.
House destroyed in series of Riwaka fires
![A property in Umukuri Rd, Riwaka, suffered extensive damage after a fire early in the morning.](http://web.archive.org./web/20170831040150im_/https://resources.stuff.co.nz/content/dam/images/1/l/c/x/r/i/image.related.StuffThumbnail.90x60.1lcxm0.png/1504130826878.jpg)
Early morning "suspicious" fires at Riwaka claim car, house and boat.
Daffodil record blowin' in the wind
The Cancer Society breaks a Guinness World Record for Daffodil Day.
Crash survivor dog's new home
A dog taken from the banks of a river after a car smash that killed his owner has found a new place to live.
Richmond slip up against College
![Nelson College midfielder David Maisey in action during their 3-0 win over Richmond.](http://web.archive.org./web/20170831040150im_/https://resources.stuff.co.nz/content/dam/images/1/l/c/v/o/8/image.related.StuffThumbnail.90x60.1lcj1w.png/1504125315213.jpg)
Nelson College stun Richmond 3-0, handing title advantage back to FC.
Louw appointed Nelson's new cricket coach
![Cricket Nelson's new coaching director Ruan Louw.](http://web.archive.org./web/20170831040150im_/https://resources.stuff.co.nz/content/dam/images/1/l/c/w/b/k/image.related.StuffThumbnail.90x60.1lbzjl.png/1504115371027.jpg)
Experienced coach Louw assumes new role at Nelson Cricket.
Bacco an affair of the heart
![Terry Milton, owner of Bacco Restaurant and Wine Bar in Trafalgar St, Nelson.](http://web.archive.org./web/20170831040150im_/https://resources.stuff.co.nz/content/dam/images/1/l/a/i/5/k/image.related.StuffThumbnail.90x60.1lan4h.png/1503890918134.jpg)
Bacco Restaurant and Wine Bar is an affair of the heart for owner Terry Milton.
Taste and see - learning to appreciate wine
![Juliane Cormier of Casa del Vino in Nelson with the enomatic dispensing machines for wine tasting.](http://web.archive.org./web/20170831040150im_/https://resources.stuff.co.nz/content/dam/images/1/l/9/s/z/7/image.related.StuffThumbnail.90x60.1k20sl.png/1503894280638.jpg)
An evening with a Master of Wine provides tips and tricks to better appreciate wine.
Mudcastle a dream destination
![Upper Moutere's Mudcastle one of Airbnb's worldwide picks for a wedding venue.](http://web.archive.org./web/20170831040150im_/https://resources.stuff.co.nz/content/dam/images/1/l/6/m/v/e/image.related.StuffThumbnail.90x60.1l6294.png/1503786232395.jpg)
Upper Moutere's Mudcastle has made Airbnb's list of dream wedding destinations.
Birdie's the word
![Ruby-Ann Burgess, Harry Stocker and Fynn Sawyer with the chorus, in the Nayland College production of Bye Bye Birdie.](http://web.archive.org./web/20170831040150im_/https://resources.stuff.co.nz/content/dam/images/1/k/x/a/e/h/image.related.StuffThumbnail.90x60.1l3ubz.png/1503014068798.jpg)
The opening night of Nayland College's Bye Bye Birdie was an exuberant and engaging affair.
Sweet Home Motueka: Slip sliding away
![The slide at Decks Reserve has seen better days.](http://web.archive.org./web/20170831040150im_/https://resources.stuff.co.nz/content/dam/images/1/l/6/3/r/q/image.related.StuffThumbnail.90x60.1l64gd.png/1503448784142.jpg)
In this week's Sweet Home Motueka Elise Vollweiler examines the state of play at Decks Reserve.
Bylaw a case of wait and see
![People like Janine Targett will no longer be able to sleep rough overnight in the Nelson CBD.](http://web.archive.org./web/20170831040150im_/https://resources.stuff.co.nz/content/dam/images/1/l/6/m/2/0/image.related.StuffThumbnail.90x60.1l7sv5.png/1503535228635.jpg)
The Nelson City Council, after much deliberation and more than few missteps, has voted in the City Amenitys bylaw.
Makos can learn plenty from first-up reversal
![Replacement midfielder Levi Aumua attempts to pierce the Canterbury defence at Trafalgar Park on Friday.](http://web.archive.org./web/20170831040150im_/https://resources.stuff.co.nz/content/dam/images/1/l/4/g/r/s/image.related.StuffThumbnail.90x60.1l4hpq.png/1503095542092.jpg)
If the Tasman Makos are seeking a blueprint for success after Friday evening's 39-0 hiding in Nelson, the match video would be a good place to start looking.
Be prepared in the outdoors
![Jake Mirfin was expertly patched up by Dr Chris Abbott at Nelson Hospital.](http://web.archive.org./web/20170831040150im_/https://resources.stuff.co.nz/content/dam/images/1/l/3/w/1/e/image.related.StuffThumbnail.90x60.1l3wa6.png/1503016384696.jpg)
OPINION: Lately I seem to have been spending a lot of time running around filling in forms and ticking boxes.
'Connected' Golden Bay wins awards
![Community award recipients, in zigzag formation from front left: Allan Palmer, Leigh Gamby, Kris Russell, Russell ...](http://web.archive.org./web/20170831040150im_/https://resources.stuff.co.nz/content/dam/images/1/l/8/k/3/c/image.related.StuffThumbnail.90x60.1l8ai4.png/1504054665329.jpg)
Most of the 2017 Tasman district community awards go to Golden Bay residents.
Ovation for innovation
![Some would see a remote control cushion as a new level of lazy. Others would see it as long overdue.](http://web.archive.org./web/20170831040150im_/https://resources.stuff.co.nz/content/dam/images/z/r/i/c/r/image.related.StuffThumbnail.90x60.1l8rws.png/1503616824231.jpg)
All my 'motor dreams' are nightmares of communities fragmented, town centres choked of their vitality, and billions of dollars poured into 'nationally significant' highways that get you there five minutes faster – until they too become clogged.
Longest lost a remarkable tale
![Peter Le Fleming spent 30 days alone and lost after injuring himself while walking the Heaphy Track in January 1980.](http://web.archive.org./web/20170831040150im_/https://resources.stuff.co.nz/content/dam/images/1/l/7/1/d/b/image.related.StuffThumbnail.90x60.1l722l.png/1503449451175.jpg)
I feel privileged to be able to record more backcountry stories in my latest book Kahurangi Stories, to be published by Potton and Burton and due out in October.
Kiwi actor to star in US sci-fi series
![Nelson actor Nick McLoughlin has landed himself the lead role in the upcoming science fiction series "Dmacina".](http://web.archive.org./web/20170831040150im_/https://resources.stuff.co.nz/content/dam/images/1/l/6/u/f/g/image.related.StuffThumbnail.90x60.1l6u2t.png/1503619756909.jpg)
Nelson actor Nick McLoughlin is chasing his dream in LA, joining the cast of an upcoming sci-fi show.
Poet covers a lot of Miles
![Miles Spence reads from his poetry collection.](http://web.archive.org./web/20170831040150im_/https://resources.stuff.co.nz/content/dam/images/1/l/6/b/g/t/image.related.StuffThumbnail.90x60.1l6804.png/1503429536939.jpg)
Nelson author Miles Spence is back with a collection of poems and two more books in the wings.
Hold-all exhibition draws 400 people
![Stumped by Cherrie Mitchell, of Blenheim, won the created with any fibre and/or yarn class, the most-innovative prize ...](http://web.archive.org./web/20170831040150im_/https://resources.stuff.co.nz/content/dam/images/1/l/5/g/n/x/image.related.StuffThumbnail.90x60.1l5ec4.png/1503529323625.jpg)
Hundreds of people attend an exhibition of Motueka Arts Council winter competition entries.
Poet covers a lot of Miles
![Miles Spence reads from his poetry collection.](http://web.archive.org./web/20170831040150im_/https://resources.stuff.co.nz/content/dam/images/1/l/6/b/g/t/image.related.StuffThumbnail.90x60.1l6804.png/1503429536939.jpg)
Nelson author Miles Spence is back with a collection of poems and two more books in the wings.
Stage set for Ma's Place fundraising concert
![The Split Apple Rockers Andrew Palmer, Dave Baker, Craig Starrenburg, Ernie Tarling and John Foes-Lamb are due to ...](http://web.archive.org./web/20170831040150im_/https://resources.stuff.co.nz/content/dam/images/1/k/g/3/8/g/image.related.StuffThumbnail.90x60.1kfyf9.png/1500430004140.jpg)
Support group Ma's Place to benefit from proceeds of variety concert.
Permit to protest bylaw sparks outrage
![Lewis Stanton's occupation of Trafalgar St has highlighted what the council says is a "gap" in its bylaw process.](http://web.archive.org./web/20170831040150im_/https://resources.stuff.co.nz/content/dam/images/1/j/x/n/a/7/image.related.StuffThumbnail.90x60.1jx6oj.png/1498102194225.jpg)
A draft bylaw that would require permits to protest in Nelson has been called draconian and undemocratic.
Ruby Coast Arts members to open doors
![Work by painter Lynette Graham, of Mapua, who is scheduled to take part in the Ruby Coast Arts open studios event.](http://web.archive.org./web/20170831040150im_/https://resources.stuff.co.nz/content/dam/images/1/j/f/x/h/t/image.related.StuffThumbnail.90x60.1jfuj9.png/1496262108758.jpg)
The public can visit some working artists at Mapua, Ruby Bay and Tasman this long weekend.
Book art winner takes inspiration from life
![Richmond Library promotions assistant Pania Konecna holds the Book Art competition section winning entry by Penny Sturrock.](http://web.archive.org./web/20170831040150im_/https://resources.stuff.co.nz/content/dam/images/1/j/g/f/8/5/image.related.StuffThumbnail.90x60.1jger0.png/1496262044389.jpg)
It was a case of art imitating life for Book Art competition winning entry.