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Unrelenting and unreasonable nitrate reduction demands will drive dairy farmers to bankruptcy, a group of North Canterbury irrigators fear.
Ben McKerchar of Larundel Dairy Partnership at West Eyreton says draconian proposed nitrate cuts beyond 2030 will result in some dairy farmers "going to … View moreUnrelenting and unreasonable nitrate reduction demands will drive dairy farmers to bankruptcy, a group of North Canterbury irrigators fear.
Ben McKerchar of Larundel Dairy Partnership at West Eyreton says draconian proposed nitrate cuts beyond 2030 will result in some dairy farmers "going to the wall".
The staged reductions are proposed in Environment Canterbury's (ECan) "plan change 7" of the Canterbury Land and Water Regional Plan, now out for consultation.
More 80 per cent of southern black-backed gulls/karoro will be eradicated in two Canterbury rivers bid to save their rare and threatened cousins.
The gulls prey on the chicks and eggs the endangered black-fronted tern/tarapirohe, black-billed gull/tarāpuka, wrybill/ngutu pare, and banded … View moreMore 80 per cent of southern black-backed gulls/karoro will be eradicated in two Canterbury rivers bid to save their rare and threatened cousins.
The gulls prey on the chicks and eggs the endangered black-fronted tern/tarapirohe, black-billed gull/tarāpuka, wrybill/ngutu pare, and banded dotterel/tūturiwhatu.
The Department of Conservation aims to reduce the population of black-backed gulls in the Waiau and Hurunui rivers by more than 80 per cent over the next five years.
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More 80 per cent of southern black-backed gulls/karoro will be eradicated in two Canterbury rivers b…
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New Zealand’s very own superstar Stan Walker is returning to the Christchurch Town Hall on Saturday the 28th of September, playing all his biggest hits, including ‘Black Box’ ‘Unbroken’, ‘Take It Easy’, ‘Bulletproof’ and his current hit single ‘Give’ with very special guests … View moreNew Zealand’s very own superstar Stan Walker is returning to the Christchurch Town Hall on Saturday the 28th of September, playing all his biggest hits, including ‘Black Box’ ‘Unbroken’, ‘Take It Easy’, ‘Bulletproof’ and his current hit single ‘Give’ with very special guests Lepani, Niko Walkers and Jordan Gavet.
Tickets from $49.00 from Ticketek.
Martin Steele from Rangiora
I am a retired ex builder and would like some light work part time , have most classes of driving . One offs or regular considered . Small jobs . Clean Gutters etc
I charge reasonable rates .
Have Class 4 and current forklift osh licence .
Can also do small water … View moreMartin Steele from Rangiora
I am a retired ex builder and would like some light work part time , have most classes of driving . One offs or regular considered . Small jobs . Clean Gutters etc
I charge reasonable rates .
Have Class 4 and current forklift osh licence .
Can also do small water blasting jobs , Drives , deck etc .
Have you anything please ? Text me 02102732152
This mower is now surplus to requirements. It is a commercial self drive heavy duty model. It was bought around 1995 and was used for a year or two and only intermittently for the next few years. We have not used it since 2002. It has just been serviced and is in good order. Original Owners … View moreThis mower is now surplus to requirements. It is a commercial self drive heavy duty model. It was bought around 1995 and was used for a year or two and only intermittently for the next few years. We have not used it since 2002. It has just been serviced and is in good order. Original Owners manual included. Reasonable offers wanted Pickup Rangiora
A thoroughbred horse who has been waiting for a permanent home for three months "just wants to be loved", the SPCA says.
Rosie ended up at the SPCA with her paddock mate, Buddy, after their owner died in May.
The pair, both 13 years old, came to the SPCA as a bonded pair, but the … View moreA thoroughbred horse who has been waiting for a permanent home for three months "just wants to be loved", the SPCA says.
Rosie ended up at the SPCA with her paddock mate, Buddy, after their owner died in May.
The pair, both 13 years old, came to the SPCA as a bonded pair, but the charity struggled to find a home willing to take on two older horses.
The SPCA later realised Rosie and Buddy were not a bonded pair and could be adopted separately. Buddy was adopted almost immediately after the horses became available for adoption as individuals.
"Rosie hasn't had much interest from the public and we just can't understand why. She is such a playful horse, who just wants to be loved," SPCA Southern region general manager Sam Powell said.
Rosie has a big personality and likes to be the centre of attention. She would make a great paddock mate and would be great at babysitting foals, Powell said.
Not much is known much about her history, but SPCA staff believe she has been ridden in the past and will need an experienced rider.
"Rosie is such a sweet horse and deserves to find a loving forever home."
The SPCA does not have a time limit for adoption animals, meaning Rosie will stay at the centre until she finds a permanent home.
Anyone interested in adopting Rosie can contact the SPCA's Christchurch Centre by calling 03 349 7057 or visiting its website.
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Evening Neighbours. Would anyone know who in NZ producers cans?. Need to source some about the size of a salmon tin but for the life of me Google isn't playing the game. Thanks
Fun fact… it’s 537 steps up Baldwin Street in Dunedin – that means you’d have to walk up it almost 19 times to get 10,000 steps! Thanks to Hannah, our legendary Community Fundraising Coordinator for stepping up to the challenge.
We still have plenty of New Zealand Red Cross Cups to give … View moreFun fact… it’s 537 steps up Baldwin Street in Dunedin – that means you’d have to walk up it almost 19 times to get 10,000 steps! Thanks to Hannah, our legendary Community Fundraising Coordinator for stepping up to the challenge.
We still have plenty of New Zealand Red Cross Cups to give away. All you need to do is sign up to Red Cross Journey, be one of the first 100 participants to raise $100 and we’ll send you a KeepCup!
Red Cross Journey is our annual fundraising step challenge - with a difference. Walk 10,000 steps a day for 21 days and learn about the journey of someone involved with Red Cross while raising funds to help people in need.
For more information or to make a donation, visit: www.redcrossjourney.org.nz...
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The people and economy of Canterbury have more to lose from serious river flooding than anywhere else in New Zealand, a new report reveals.
Cantabrians' lives and their homes are particularly at risk, with about 188,000 people - about 148,000 of those within Christchurch City - exposed to … View moreThe people and economy of Canterbury have more to lose from serious river flooding than anywhere else in New Zealand, a new report reveals.
Cantabrians' lives and their homes are particularly at risk, with about 188,000 people - about 148,000 of those within Christchurch City - exposed to raging rivers in a flood hazard area calculated and drawn by the National Institute of Water and Atmospheric Research (Niwa) for the study.
Nearly 110,000 Canterbury homes have been placed by Niwa in the flood hazard area, with an estimated replacement value of $34 billion (based on 2016 figures).
Eight-one schools, 2004 children and 183 teams participated in this year's Winter Sports Tournament in Christchurch on Thursday.
Primary and CAIM Schools sports director Lyn Miles thanked those who helped make the competition a success.
Congratulations to everyone involved.
Results:
… View moreEight-one schools, 2004 children and 183 teams participated in this year's Winter Sports Tournament in Christchurch on Thursday.
Primary and CAIM Schools sports director Lyn Miles thanked those who helped make the competition a success.
Congratulations to everyone involved.
Results:
Senior netball
1 - St Andrews
2 - St Margarets
3 - Swannanoa
Junior A netball
1 - St Francis of Assisi
2 - South Brighton
3 - Christ the King
Junior B netball
1 - Paparoa St
2 - Ilam
3 - Cotswold
Senior rugby
1 - Mt Hutt
2 - Lincoln
3 - Kaiapoi North
Junior rugby
1 - Waimairi
2 - Hoon Hay
3 - South Brighton
Senior hockey
1= - Cathedral Grammar and Mt Pleasant
3 - Hillview
Junior hockey
1 - St Albans
2 - Allenton
3 - Fendalton
Senior football
1 - Hillview
2 - St Martins
3= - St Marks and St Andrews
Junior football
1 - Harewood
2 - St Albans
3 - Parkview
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