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Ōtira was a bustling town with about 650 people when the Ōtira Tunnel first linked the West Coast to the rest of the South Island 100 years ago.
Communities at both ends of the tunnel are celebrating its centenary on Friday.
The rail tunnel travels 8.5km through the Southern Alps and was … View moreŌtira was a bustling town with about 650 people when the Ōtira Tunnel first linked the West Coast to the rest of the South Island 100 years ago.
Communities at both ends of the tunnel are celebrating its centenary on Friday.
The rail tunnel travels 8.5km through the Southern Alps and was once the seventh longest tunnel in the world, and the longest in the British Empire.
Although the rail tunnel is now only the third longest in the country, it remains an engineering marvel.
During its construction, tunnellers contended with harsh conditions, using basic tools to drive through wet shale and rock, and with the steep track required from Ōtira to Arthur’s Pass.
A committee of Ōtira residents was set up two years ago to organise a celebration to commemorate 100 years since the tunnel opened on August 4, 1923.
Read reporter Joanne Naish's full story here (subscription required).
Paul and Lesley Askin lead their next family-friendly monthly service - Sunday, 6 August - at the Ashley Community Church from 4.30 pm. Bring a plate of finger food for a shared meal afterwards.
Dress up warmly and remember to go before you come because there is no toilet on site.
Enquiries to … View morePaul and Lesley Askin lead their next family-friendly monthly service - Sunday, 6 August - at the Ashley Community Church from 4.30 pm. Bring a plate of finger food for a shared meal afterwards.
Dress up warmly and remember to go before you come because there is no toilet on site.
Enquiries to Paul or Lesley, Ph 021 140 2074
39 Canterbury St, Ashley.
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Hi Everyone,
I'm trying to cover a 1 acre garden mulch / wood chips. We've already bought heaps from the local nursery's but it's getting expensive. Does anyone know of a good source of mulch / wood chips (i.e. local arborists, Mainpower, council, ) that would have any … View moreHi Everyone,
I'm trying to cover a 1 acre garden mulch / wood chips. We've already bought heaps from the local nursery's but it's getting expensive. Does anyone know of a good source of mulch / wood chips (i.e. local arborists, Mainpower, council, ) that would have any mulch or wood chips that they would like to get rid of? Thank you
Joe
Hi there,
We're on the lookout for the most beautiful spots in New Zealand, and would love to hear your favourites.
While it will be impossible to include all of them in one article, we'd appreciate your help in narrowing it down. What do you think are most beautiful places in … View moreHi there,
We're on the lookout for the most beautiful spots in New Zealand, and would love to hear your favourites.
While it will be impossible to include all of them in one article, we'd appreciate your help in narrowing it down. What do you think are most beautiful places in NZ's regions? Do you have a favourite spot in the Waikato, Taranaki, Canterbury, Southland or elsewhere?
Feel free to comment below, send me a message or email me at lorna.thornber@stuff.co.nz. Please include 'NFP' in your comment if you do not want it or your name included in an article. Thanks in advance for taking the time to share.
With online being the main mode of communication these days, it's no wonder that there has been a worldwide mail decline and here in Aotearoa, NZ Post has needed to lay off 750 full-time staff. Do you think it's time to say goodbye to the trusty letterbox?
SUPPORT MY CHALLENGE TO RAISE FUNDS FOR GUIDE DOGS
I've gone barking mad, and I'm taking part in the PAWGUST challenge to raise funds for Guide Dogs.
Snow, rain, hail or shine, this August, I will be pounding the pavement!
Did you know it costs in excess of $50,000 to breed, raise… View moreSUPPORT MY CHALLENGE TO RAISE FUNDS FOR GUIDE DOGS
I've gone barking mad, and I'm taking part in the PAWGUST challenge to raise funds for Guide Dogs.
Snow, rain, hail or shine, this August, I will be pounding the pavement!
Did you know it costs in excess of $50,000 to breed, raise and train just ONE Guide Dog?! With thousands of dogs being trained each year, every dollar counts. I need your help so that together, we can create a world where everyone who needs a Guide Dog has a Guide Dog.
Please make a once off donation of any amount to support my challenge today. Every bit counts.
www.pawgust.com.au...
There have been 6 donors already ~ you know who you are ~ THANK YOU!
Heart attack is a leading cause of death in New Zealand.
Learn to recognise the warning signs and symptoms of a heart attack, so you know what to do if you see or experience them. Don’t try to walk it off, wash it off or push through it. Make the right call, it may save your life.
There is a little coffee shop, where two people arrive and approached the counter.
“Five coffees ☕️please. Two for us and three hanging.”
They paid, they took their two coffees and left.
I asked the waiter. "What’s this about hanging coffees?"
“Wait and you'll see."
… View moreThere is a little coffee shop, where two people arrive and approached the counter.
“Five coffees ☕️please. Two for us and three hanging.”
They paid, they took their two coffees and left.
I asked the waiter. "What’s this about hanging coffees?"
“Wait and you'll see."
Some more people came in.
Two girls asked for a coffee each, they paid & left.
The following order was for seven coffees and it was made by three women - ‘three for them and four hanging coffees.’
I was left wondering...what is the meaning of the hanging coffees, they leave.
Then, a man dressed in worn clothes, who looks like he might be homeless, arrives at the counter and asks sincerely...
“Do you have a coffee hanging?"
“Yes we do, sir.”
They serve him a coffee.... I got my answer.
People pay in advance for a coffee that will be served to whoever can't afford a hot drink.
This tradition started in Naples.
Amazingly, it has spread throughout the world’s cities and towns.
It’s also possible to order not only "hanging coffees" but also a sandwich or a full low cost meal.
Wouldn’t it be great if we could all start doing this in the cities and towns where we live?
Small kindnesses like this can impact so many lives, in ways we could never imagine.
Maybe we should all try it.😊❤️🌹
Suspended Coffees
I need help me with a electronic convertor from 12volts to 6 volts for petrol gauge uses a small LM79XX chip. Can you ring 021565688. Thanks
Easy fit snow chains for large wheels. Don't need to move car to tension.
Bought from another seller for $70 that had put the wrong size.
Should fit 245/60R16
Brand was sold as Konig Zip Transport (possibly size 245).
Please come try on size.
Pick up in Oxford
Excited to announce tickets are now on sale and can be purchased through www.humanitix.co.nz....
This is going to be a great night - get in early, pay a little extra to get the best seats next to the stage/runway.
Wine/beer/food available on the night.
Get creative with colour with these art projects using Resene paints.
Find out how to get creative with these easy ideas.
The Blood Service says it needs 40,000 new donors in the next 12 months to ensure it can meet demand of those needing plasma and blood. Suggestions have been made to pay people for donating, however there are concerns about the dangers of that. Do you think we should pay people for these … View moreThe Blood Service says it needs 40,000 new donors in the next 12 months to ensure it can meet demand of those needing plasma and blood. Suggestions have been made to pay people for donating, however there are concerns about the dangers of that. Do you think we should pay people for these donations?
I will be outside the FARMERS BUILDING in High street this afternoon from 1 pm and again tomorrow morning selling the mini daffodils, TETE-A-TETE for only $10 per pot with $3 per pot sold going to the CANCER SOCIETY.
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