Plan aims to make the waterfront a happening place
Nelson City Council is moving ahead with a plan to develop an area of Wakefield Quay. Councillor Pete Rainey, who had been helping to drive the project, said today it was based on ideas presented to...
View ArticleWaterfront Development Concept Floated
Thursday, 22 August 2013, 12:34 pm Press Release: Media Release August 22, 2013 Waterfront Development Concept Floated Plans to develop several Council owned properties on Wakefield Quay will be...
View ArticleHistoric Tall Ships Festival set for 'City of Sails'
Friday, 11 October 2013, 5:29 pm Press Release: Historic Tall Ships Festival set for 'City of Sails' 08 Oct 2013 With a vast harbour, rich marine heritage and a thriving maritime industry, Auckland is...
View ArticleDust settles over language dispute
Several New Zealand residents have applied for fishing boat jobs that require them to speak Russian, a Nelson employment consultant has confirmed. Last week, Labour fisheries spokesman David Cunliffe...
View ArticleWelcome urged for Lord Nelson arrival �" Saturday November 16
Tuesday, 12 November 2013, 3:54 pm Press Release: Welcome urged for Lord Nelson arrival �" Saturday November 16 Nelsonians are being urged to get out on the water and onto Rocks Road this weekend to...
View ArticleCrowds flock to Blessing of the Fleet
While a driving sou'westerly made for less than ideal conditions, plenty of enthusiasm - and a generous supply of fish and chips - made sure the annual blessing of the region's fishing fleet was once...
View ArticleBlessing of the Nelson Fishing Fleet
Tuesday, 16 July 2013, 4:05 pm Press Release: Blessing of the Nelson Fishing Fleet - Sat July 27 1pm The 13th Blessing of Nelson’s Fishing Fleet is scheduled for Saturday July 27, paying an annual...
View ArticleNelson Mandela - Memorial Event - Noon Thursday - TSB Arena
Thursday, 12 December 2013, 9:08 am Press Release: Nelson Mandela - memorial event starting 12 noon tomorrow (Thursday), TSB Arena, Wellington waterfront Order of Service The Salvation Army Band plays...
View ArticleHow do I become … a harbourmaster
You're advised to decide on this career early, in order to gain the required experience – but with a dearth of young seafarers perhaps the criteria will change Mark Samson's career as a harbourmaster...
View ArticleStorm-hit fishing fleets 'facing financial crisis'
Relentless storms have left many fishermen facing desperate financial crisis, with some unable to work since Christmas, a charity has said. Weeks of ferocious weather have forced many boats from the...
View ArticleSeaDragon well prepared to develop Omega-3 fish oil markets
Tuesday, 25 March 2014, 11:44 am Press Release: SeaDragon well prepared to develop Omega-3 fish oil markets SeaDragon’s win of the Natural Products New Zealand (NPNZ) Exporter of the Year award shows...
View ArticleParticipating in the 65th Annual Blessing of the Fleet in Bayou la Batre, AL
There are a number of ways you can enjoy participating in the 65th Annual Blessing of the Fleet at St. Margaret’s Church in Bayou la Batre, Alabama on May 3 and 4, 2014 from 10 a.m. until 4 p.m. both...
View Article>Blessing of the Fleet tradition continues
PASS CHRISTIAN, Miss. (AP) — Mike Austin, pastor of Holy Family Catholic Church, strode along the docks of the Pass Christian Harbor sprinkling holy water on each boat and pausing to bless their crews....
View ArticleFish oil refinery gets the go-ahead
Nelson fish oil refiner SeaDragon will go ahead with its new fish oil refinery after it raised $2 million in a bookbuild completed yesterday. On Monday the listed company went into a trading halt as it...
View ArticleYacht Club calls for expressions of interest
Tuesday, 10 December 2013, 3:31 pm Press Release: PRESS RELEASE: Royal Port Nicholson Yacht Club calls for expressions of interest in its Restaurant/Café space DATE: 1 December 2013 Royal Port...
View ArticleNavy Memorial Hosts 24th Blessing of the Fleet (The United States Navy)
(Source: The United States Navy) WASHINGTON (NNS) -- The United States Navy Memorial hosted the 24th annual Blessing of the Fleet ceremony at the memorial in Washington, April 11. The ceremony followed...
View ArticleBlessing of the Fleet tradition continues
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View ArticleGarden supports the Nelson Regional Breast Cancer Trust
Monday, 18 November 2013, 11:39 am Press Release: MEDIA RELEASE November 16, 2013 Local garden supports the Nelson Regional Breast Cancer Trust with open day. North Nelson’s Thackwood Garden, nestled...
View ArticleSealord inks fishing deal with iwi
Sealord and Ngati Kahungunu have signed a fishing deal that they say will provide certainty for both, and increase returns to the North Island iwi. The Nelson and Auckland-based seafood giant is also...
View ArticleApostleship of the Sea’s responds to needs of cruise ships
Wednesday, 11 December 2013, 2:50 pm Press Release: December 10th 2013 AoS’ cruise chaplains provide onboard support for typhoon-hit crew Apostleship of the Sea’s (AoS) is responding to the needs of...
View ArticleNelson memorial restored in park (Liverpool City Council)
(Source: Liverpool City Council) Arts & Events Published on March 10th, 2014 | by Tom Farrell A historic monument which had to be removed to allow for the building of the new Alder Hey Hospital has...
View ArticleSeaDragon shares drop after raising $2M to help fund factory
Wednesday, 27 November 2013, 11:36 am Article: SeaDragon shares drop after raising $2 mln to help fund new fish oil factory By Tina Morrison Nov. 27 (BusinessDesk) �" Shares in SeaDragon, which...
View ArticleMount Sinai blessing of boats puts spotlight on safety
Reprints + - Rev. Jerry Nedelka, during the blessing of the fleet at the Mt. Sinai Yacht Club in Mt. Sinai, Sunday morning on June. 14, 2015. Photo Credit: James Carbone advertisement | advertise on...
View ArticlePublic invited to Attend Memorial Service for Nelson Mandela
Tuesday, 10 December 2013, 2:31 pm Press Release: Public invited to Attend Memorial Service for Nelson Mandela Dunedin, 10 December 2013 - His Worship the Mayor, Dave Cull, and Dean of Dunedin, the...
View ArticleSanta Marta di Porto Salvo - Calabria's Guardian of Seafarers & Fishermen...
(Source: Archdiocese of Sydney) Catholic Communications, Sydney Archdiocese, 18 Sep 2014 Father Christopher Slattery PP will preside over the annual Blessing of the Fleet and the Procession of the...
View Article'Election lollipop' row over marine centre plan
Green Party Nelson candidate Colin Robertson has accused Nelson MP Nick Smith of making a proposed marine education centre on Wakefield Quay an "election lollipop" without adequate knowledge or...
View ArticleWhat's on for Auckland Anniversary weekend
It's not just any old Auckland Anniversary this weekend, it's the city's chance to celebrate existing for 175 years. Don't worry if you couldn't afford Laneway tickets, there's plenty of cheap events...
View Article03 Oct 2014 Royal Rededication for Readhead War Memorial (South Tyneside...
(Source: South Tyneside Metropolitan Borough Council) 3 Oct Royal Rededication for Readhead War Memorial Press release An image of the Readhead War Memorial. South Tyneside is set to welcome a royal...
View ArticleMP floats fishing museum proposal
Nelson MP Nick Smith used his campaign launch last night to announce an ambitious new plan to set up a fishing museum and marine education centre in the historic powerhouse building on Wakefield Quay....
View ArticleFireworks, Crate Racing, and Slippery Fish Wrangling at This Year’s Camden...
(Source: Penobscot Bay Regional Chamber of Commerce) Posted 17-Aug-2015 The harbor will be filled with the country's largest gathering of windjammers in celebration of Maine's maritime heritage this...
View ArticleBlessing of the Fleet, Sat July 18
The 15th Blessing of Nelson’s Fishing Fleet is scheduled for Saturday July 18, paying its annual tribute to those who have lost their lives at sea, along with the blessing of fishing vessels in the...
View ArticleFarewell re-enacted with little fanfare
Few members of the public took the opportunity to witness a re-enactment of the first sailing of troops to World War I but those who did glimpsed a moment in Nelson's history through modern eyes....
View ArticleEpiscopal mission co-hosts annual blessing of fishing fleet (The Anglican...
(Source: The Anglican Communion) [Episcopal News Service] On April 26, gaily decorated boats with colourful flags and horns blaring paraded along the muddy waters of Bayou Dularge in Louisiana for the...
View ArticleBlessing of the Fleet (Bunbury City Council)
(Source: Bunbury City Council) Koombana Bay and the Leschenault Inlet will become a colourful spectacle of boats when Bunbury boating clubs take part in the annual Blessing of the Fleet on October...
View ArticleAnnual Blessing of Sydney's Fishing Fleet a Much Loved Tradition (Archdiocese...
(Source: Archdiocese of Sydney) Catholic Communications, Sydney Archdiocese, 17 Sep 2015 A crowd of more than 15,000 is expected at this year's Blessing of the Fishing Fleet at the Sydney Fish Market...
View ArticleBlessing of the fleet at the Sydney Fish Market
Although neither pulls in the nets on the Francesca anymore, fishermen Sam Bagnita, 68, and his cousin Nicola de Salvo, 69, never miss the annual blessing of the fleet at the Sydney Fish Markets. Mr de...
View ArticleCrowds turn out for spectacular fireworks
Colourful sparkles lit up the clear winter sky across Nelson's harbour last night in anticipation for today's Blessing of the Fleet. The annual fireworks display could be seen from Atawhai all the way...
View ArticleBig turnout for Blessing of the Fleet
Nelson's Blessing of the Fleet was a poignant moment for former commercial fisherman Adrian Douglas, who was resecued at sea after suffering a head injury. He was among the big crowd which lined the...
View ArticleBlessed is the fleet
The annual Blessing of the Fleet starts on Friday night with a 30-minute firework display. The event serves as both a memorial service for those who have been lost at sea, and as a blessing for the...
View ArticleLarger venue for Rotorua Anzac Day civic service to accommod
Thursday, 17 April 2014, 11:47 am Press Release: Larger venue for Rotorua Anzac Day civic service to accommodate growing interest Rotorua mayor Steve Chadwick will host this year’s Anzac Day Civic...
View ArticleWarships line up in Sydney harbour for International Fleet Review
Chinese, Singaporean and Malaysian boats arrive as keen ship spotters gather on the foreshore...
View ArticleBritish fishing trawler 'attacked by French fleet' in...
The British crew of the Joanna C were allegedly showered with iron shackles after they were surrounded by 20 French fishing boats A British trawler crew today claimed they were attacked by a French...
View ArticleWatching Jones Beach fireworks on land and from the water
Reprints + - The Jones Beach fireworks are returning this year on July 4, 2015 and we found everything you need to know to beat the crowds, find hidden spots and more. Pictured: Jones Beach fireworks...
View ArticleHistoric Tall Ships Festival set for 'City of Sails' (New Zealand Tourism Board)
(Source: New Zealand Tourism Board) Historic Tall Ships Festival set for 'City of Sails' 08 Oct 2013 With a vast harbour, rich marine heritage and a thriving maritime industry, Auckland is known to be...
View ArticleMen on sinking boat saved
Two men were rescued from a boat sinking in Tasman Bay this morning. A mayday call was sent from the 10-metre launch before 8am today after the boat started taking on water, Nelson police spokeswoman...
View Article‘Free entry to boats at all harbours during sea storms’
Abhayachandra Jain, Minister of State for Fisheries and Sports, said on Tuesday that the government would soon issue instructions to allow free entry to fishing boats in all fisheries habours and ports...
View ArticleFish And Ships Fundraising Lunch Onboard Hmnzs Canterbury
Thursday, 15 May 2014, 1:03 pm Press Release: Fish And Ships Fundraising Lunch Onboard Hmnzs Canterbury The Royal New Zealand Navy will support the...
View ArticleRocks Rd fishing frenzy
MARION VAN DIJK/FAIRFAX NZ MARION VAN DIJK/FAIRFAX NZ MARION VAN DIJK/FAIRFAX NZ MARION VAN DIJK/FAIRFAX NZ MARION VAN DIJK/FAIRFAX NZ Jahmon Wilson, 11, and home-schooled brothers Ollie Rayward, 11...
View ArticleRecreational Fishers Incensed Over Scallop Fishery Threats
Thursday, 6 March 2014, 12:04 pm Press Release: Marlborough Recreational Fishing Public Incensed Over Scallop Fishery Threats Marlborough recreational fishing groups are annoyed at government meddling...
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