Pounamu sculpture returned to Hanmer Springs pools after theft
A special carving stolen from the Hanmer Springs Thermal Pools and Spa complex has been returned to its rightful place.
The pounamu sculpture was stolen from its plinth on the pool grounds in January.
The sculpture, carved from one of the largest greenstone boulders ever found in the South Island, was returned to the pool complex on Monday after it was polished by Ngāi Tahu master carver Fayne Robinson.
Poll: Is it ok to regift something that you have been given?
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Do you ever regift?
What’s your take on asking for a receipt if a gift doesn’t fit?
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79.8% Yes! It's better to regift what I don't need
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20.2% No. It's the thought and effort that matters
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Poll: Are you starting to feel a lift in business confidence across the Canterbury region?
The Press reports that Canterbury is right in the middle of a construction boom, with activity forecast to peak around 2027 and major investment flowing into transport, water and energy infrastructure.
We want to know: Are you starting to feel a lift in business confidence across the Canterbury region?
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40% Yes
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60% No
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