The Prius Challenge is coming to an end here in Nelson, with a great showing from the locals.
Nelson really is a green city - on the whole most of those that have taken the Prius Challenge have posted some remarkable scores compared to other "green" cars out there in the market.

The differences between the Top 10 are small, proving that for even first time drivers a very effective fuel efficiency is possible to achieve with a little guidance from both the car and our knowledgeable team here at Bowater Toyota.

With just a few more days to go, can you show us how green you are and top this leaderboard and win the all new 2012 Prius C for yourself for a week?

Nick Marer from the Little Pig Building Co stopped by to do the Prius Challenge. His Nelson based building company specialises in sustainable practices and has great knowledge and expertise when it comes to straw bale construction.
Nick Marer and his family live in a straw house and want to help others experience the long term benefits of living and working in an environmentally sound, naturally well-insulated building. Last year The Little Pig Building Co entered the 2011 Registered Master Builders House of the Year and got a bronze award for their work on the Johnston House in Nelson.
They also build in sticks and stones too, well actually that would be more traditional timber and also brick.

Already being a proud Prius owner Nick thought he would have this one in the bag.
So how did he do?

We are very happy to be able to offer this amazing deal on the all new 2012 Toyota Corolla GX 1.8L auto hatchback, saving you an amazing $7000 and we will even sweeten the deal with a free set of alloy wheels!

Offer valid until 30th June 2012.
Offer Extended! We have 2 left that have got to go!

The Corolla is indeed New Zealand's favourite car, and has been so for the last decade. There is a very real reason for this.