Gypsy Day is nearly upon us
With Gypsy Day officially June 1, expect to see stock on our roads around Selwyn and Ashburton over the next few weeks.
If you're a farmer or farm worker planning to move stock or your belongings near Gypsy Day and are keen to chat to our reporter, email helena.oneill@fairfaxmedia.co.nz
The Selwyn District Council has issued the following advice to anyone moving stock on local roads this winter:
Any stock moved on state highways will need a consent from the NZ Transport Agency. Council consent is needed for roads with a 70km speed limit and other high volume roads. Cattle must be moved in mobs smaller than 400 on roads in Selwyn. It's free to apply for consent from the council but you need to allow two working days for your application to be processed. To check the rules visit www.selwyn.govt.nz....
When moving stock high visibility garments, lights and warning signs are recommend so motorists can see stock. To improve safety use a direct route and avoid moving stock at peak driving times. A pilot vehicle is required at the front and rear of stock at all times to avoid a crash. If you are approaching animals on the road, slow down and don't toot your horn as it may cause the animals to panic.
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Poll: When should the tree go up? 🎄
From what we've heard, some Christmas trees are already being assembled and decorated.
What are your thoughts on the best time to get your Christmas tree up?
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5% Second half of November
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44.1% 1st December
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17.1% A week before Christmas
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32.4% Whenever you wish
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1.3% Other - I'll share below
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