Dye stains scrubbed from Ashburton cenotaph
By local democracy reporter Jonathan Leask:
Ashburton’s war memorial needs a clean after wreaths stained the stonework base.
The wreaths were laid at the annual Anzac Day commemorations in Baring Square West on April 25.
Ashburton District Council business support group manager Leanne Macdonald said the stains were spotted when wreaths were removed about two weeks after Anzac Day as usual.
“This is the first time that we have encountered this and believe that paint from some of the wreaths is the cause.
“Most of the damage is on the bluestone at the base of the cenotaph.”
The council has engaged a specialist stonemason to clean the cenotaph, and that work started on Thursday and is anticipated to take until the end of next week.
“It will likely require multiple applications of stripping agent, poultice, and or mechanical removal, sympathetic to the stone type.
“This work is weather dependent, and dependent on the specialist’s availability.”
The cenotaph was unveiled in 1928 and bears the names of 432 Mid Canterbury people who lost their lives in defence of the country.
It underwent some restoration work in 2020.
Specialist workers gave the 14m sandstone monument a hand-wash, sprayed any lichen and moss, and replaced the mortar to clean and repair the monument.
Time for a clear-out?
Delve back into that garage or wardrobe! It's time to sell your gently-loved goods at The Neighbourly Winter (online!) Garage Sale
On Saturday 6th July, members will be online checking out the goods on offer so it's a great time to get rid of your winter clutter.
Maybe it's time to realise that you're never going to use that snowboard or ski jacket, and that you really do have one too many heaters. Whatever it is, take a picture and put it on Neighbourly for locals to see.
Mānawatia a Matariki from Auckland Zoo
As a zoo in Tāmaki Makaurau Auckland, Auckland Zoo is committed to enhancing the wellbeing of its communities and te ao Māori.
Bringing nature into your everyday life is proven to improve your physical and mental wellbeing – and the best part is that we can connect with nature everywhere!
That's why for this Matariki, we're encouraging our communities to take time to reflect, renew and reconnect with Papatūānuku.
Watch how the Zoo's kaimahi connect with Papatūānuku
Poll: Is it still rude to wear a hat inside?
Times have changed and perhaps so has our societal rules around taking off hats when indoors. What are your thoughts?
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75% Yes, take them off indoors
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24% No, it's not anymore
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0.9% Other - I'll share below
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