The September 4 quake was the making of Darfield Bakery
Darfield Bakery was 'over-run' with customers the day after the 2010 quake, and has since doubled in size.
Baker Daryl Collier was one of the few already awake when the earthquake struck at 4.35am.
His first thought was that a train had derailed at the back of his property and was heading towards the building.
“It was a hell of a shake, it just went straight underneath us.”
Collier, the owner of Darfield Bakery, was with another baker when the quake struck and the power went out.
The pair found themselves in the dark, wading through fat from the fryers which had tipped over.
A lot of stock was lost but with no structural damage, the bakery was up and running the following day.
They were inundated with customers desperate for a coffee, a loaf of bread or just some company.
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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!
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Poll: Are you starting to feel a lift in business confidence across the Canterbury region?
The Press reports that Canterbury is right in the middle of a construction boom, with activity forecast to peak around 2027 and major investment flowing into transport, water and energy infrastructure.
We want to know: Are you starting to feel a lift in business confidence across the Canterbury region?
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35.9% Yes
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64.1% No
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