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1124 days ago

Kaiapoi disc golf approved

Nicole Mathewson Reporter from Northern Outlook

By David Hill, local democracy reporter

Disc golf is one step closer to becoming a reality in Kaiapoi.

The Kaiapoi-Tuahiwi Community Board has given its seal of approval to the establishment of a nine-hole disc golf course in the Kaiapoi Domain.

The decision followed community consultation.

Chairperson Jackie Watson said the board was ‘‘thrilled’’ to give its support after an ‘‘overwhelmingly positive’’ response from the community.

Waimakariri District Council community and recreation general manager Chris Brown said it was now up to the group behind the project to raise the necessary funds.

‘‘Once they get this they will be able to install the equipment.’’

Disc golf is similar to traditional golf, with the aim of getting a frisbee, instead of a golf ball, into a series of baskets in the fewest number of throws.

■ Public interest journalism funded through New Zealand on Air.

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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? 🕰️
  • 40.5% Yes - get rid of the clock changes
    40.5% Complete
  • 57.6% No, I enjoy it
    57.6% Complete
  • 1.9% Other - I'll share below
    1.9% Complete
1027 votes
1 hour ago

Loud explosions rangiora

Diane from Rangiora

Did anyone else get woken around 7 ish by a very loud sound that shook my house?

4 hours ago

Alan and Hazel Kerr share Senior New Zealander of the Year Award 2026

Charles Upham Retirement Village

Dr Alan and Hazel Kerr describe themselves as ‘just ordinary old Kiwis’, despite being named as the 2026 Ryman Healthcare Senior New Zealanders of the Year Te Mātāpuputu o te Tau.

The amazing couple prompted a standing ovation at a star-studded Auckland event which recognised their tireless efforts, with Alan travelling to and from Gaza and the West Bank 40 times to help children over 20 years, and Hazel travelling 20 times.

Click read more to find out more.

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