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1703 days ago

Farmers concerned thieves are casing their properties from the sky

Nicole Mathewson Reporter from Northern Outlook

Rural residents fear there may be a link between rogue drones spotted at their properties and burglaries in the same areas.

A police spokesperson confirmed they were investigating reported drone incidents in rural North Canterbury.

Swannanoa contract milker Wayne Pritchard was not taking any chances though when he saw a drone hovering above a dairy shed on Monday night.

A second drone was spotted buzzing around the farm owner’s house, and three suspicious vehicles were seen nearby.

Pritchard and the farm owner reported the sightings and vehicle registration numbers to the police. Many other had residents reporting seeing drones on their properties in the area.

Under New Zealand drone privacy laws, operators must have the consent of the property owner or person in charge of the area they want to fly. That consent also enables them to fly above the neighbouring property.

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1 day ago

Poll: Should we ditch daylight saving? 🕰️

The Team from Neighbourly.co.nz

First introduced in New Zealand in 1927 with the passing of the Summer Time Act, it's what we know as 'Daylight Saving' and this year it ends on the first Sunday in April.

While we do get to sleep in this time around, some people would like to scrap the clock tinkering for good.

And why? Some evidence suggests the time changes are bad for our health as they mess with sleep patterns leading to short-term fatigue and affecting mood. Meanwhile the hour change is frustrating for farmers and a nightmare for getting the littlies to sleep. But what's your take?

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Should we ditch daylight saving? 🕰️
  • 41.3% Yes - get rid of the clock changes
    41.3% Complete
  • 57.1% No, I enjoy it
    57.1% Complete
  • 1.6% Other - I'll share below
    1.6% Complete
1434 votes
3 days ago

Don't overthink this riddle...

The Neighboury Riddler

I have a silver sole
but no feet,
I make my living by bringing the heat.
What am I?

Do you think you know the answer? Simply 'Like' this post if you know the answer and the big reveal will be posted in the comments at 2pm on the day!

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8 days ago

Poll: 🪰 Should the city invest money into researching the new Bypass Plan, or should we prioritise fixing the existing infrastructure?

The Team from Neighbourly.co.nz

As reported in the Press, the debate over the Bromley odour continues. Recently, a Bypass Plan has been proposed as a potential solution - this involves pumping sewage into the sea. However, official technical, scientific, and environmental reports on this plan and how it may impact the Canterbury region aren't finished yet.

Before we get the final word from the consultants, we want to know what the community thinks about the allocation of rates and resources.

We want to know: Should the city invest money into researching the new Bypass Plan, or should we prioritise fixing and upgrading the existing infrastructure?

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🪰 Should the city invest money into researching the new Bypass Plan, or should we prioritise fixing the existing infrastructure?
  • 8.1% Research the Bypass
    8.1% Complete
  • 84.9% Fix Existing Infrastructure
    84.9% Complete
  • 7% Undecided/Need more info
    7% Complete
86 votes