Marlborough's River Queen on the way to Kaiapoi
A Marlborough institution has set sail from the waterways of 'the Beaver' to a new home on the Kaiapoi River.
The River Queen was a fixture on the Taylor River, the shallow river winding through the town centre in Blenheim, for more than a decade.
The riverside town in North Canterbury hopes to become a popular destination, with canal boats, events and riverside shopping all part of the future plans for its town centre. The introduction of the River Queen was seen as positive step towards those goals..
Some Choice News!
Many New Zealand gardens aren’t seeing as many monarch butterflies fluttering around their swan plants and flower beds these days — the hungry Asian paper wasp has been taking its toll.
Thanks to people like Alan Baldick, who’s made it his mission to protect the monarch, his neighbours still get to enjoy these beautiful butterflies in their own backyards.
Thinking about planting something to invite more butterflies, bees, and birds into your garden?
Thanks for your mahi, Alan! We hope this brings a smile!
Scam Alert: Fake information regarding December Bonuses from MSD
The Ministry of Social Development is reporting that fake information is circulating about new ‘December bonuses’ or ‘benefit increases’
If you get suspicious communication, please contact Netsafe.
Poll: Is it ok to regift something that you have been given?
🎁 Holiday Gift Chat!
Do you ever regift?
What’s your take on asking for a receipt if a gift doesn’t fit?
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78.8% Yes! It's better to regift what I don't need
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21.2% No. It's the thought and effort that matters
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