Temperatures plummet in eastern, inland South Island
Temperatures dropped below freezing in eastern and inland areas of the South Island overnight, with Christchurch getting below -3 degrees Celsius and Timaru below -4C. Read more here.
Early on Thursday, NZ Transport Agency was warning of ice in Canterbury on State Highway 79 from Geraldine to Fairlie, continuing on SH2 from Fairlie to Twizel.
Further south in Otago, drivers were being urged to take care because of ice on SH87 from Outram to Kyeburn. Queenstown Lakes District Council was warning of black ice on roads across the district, and said light snow was falling on the Crown Range.
Image: MetService
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.
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