Sir, The Nelson to Brightwater Consultation Document stated that open days would be held to "enable you to find out more information and ask any questions you may have''. Some of the answers on Option 1 were evasive and not answered.

A DC-3 aeroplane which was operated by the National Airways Corporation will touch down in Nelson tomorrow as part of a national tour to celebrate the airline's 60th anniversary. NAC was New Zealand's main domestic airline from 1947 to 1978 before merging with Air New Zealand.

There were ominous signs for some time and a growing sense of impending bad news earlier this week but the announcement on Thursday night that Origin Pacific has shut down its passenger services still comes as a blow for Nelson said the Nelson Mail in an editorial on Friday.