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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).
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Only you can decide whether or not Addictive Eaters Anonymous is for you. For many of us, accepting that we were addictive eaters is the best thing we have ever done; it was our first step on the road to recovery. Take a look at the following fifteen questions below. Approach them honestly and with an open mind.
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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.
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Radio Avon Returns to the Airwaves on Plains Fm 96.9fm
A Two Hour 50th Anniversary Show
This Saturday From 10am to Noon
Bring back all those great memories of
Murray (Muzza) Inglis - Lee Hanner - Morry Shanahan
- Mike Richardson - Mike Lynch - Ric Ditchburn
- The Lucky Five dollar notes -… View moreRadio Avon Returns to the Airwaves on Plains Fm 96.9fm
A Two Hour 50th Anniversary Show
This Saturday From 10am to Noon
Bring back all those great memories of
Murray (Muzza) Inglis - Lee Hanner - Morry Shanahan
- Mike Richardson - Mike Lynch - Ric Ditchburn
- The Lucky Five dollar notes - The Radio Avon Jiggles
Enjoy
Ian
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?
Come along for a FREE community event which is open to teenagers and adults who want to learn more about the atomic bombings, discuss their significance today, and what you can do for peace.
There will also be the opportunity to learn how to fold your own origami paper cranes.
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A Two Hour 50th Anniversary Show
This Saturday from 10am on plains 96.9 fm
Bring back all those great memories of
Murray (Muzza) Inglis - Lee Hanner - Morry Shanahan - Mike Richardson - Mike Lynch - Ric Ditchburn - The Lucky Five dollar notes
The Radio Avon Jiggles
Enjoy
Ian
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Wherever you are, whatever your problem with food, AEA can help
Addictive Eaters Anonymous members have found recovery from binge eating, anorexia, bulimia, other forms of addictive eating and compulsive exercise. Through working the Twelve Steps of AEA, members find peace of mind and the … View moreWherever you are, whatever your problem with food, AEA can help
Addictive Eaters Anonymous members have found recovery from binge eating, anorexia, bulimia, other forms of addictive eating and compulsive exercise. Through working the Twelve Steps of AEA, members find peace of mind and the ability to live a meaningful and productive life.
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To book your place email … View moreWhy not book onto our FREE CV workshop.
The workshop runs on Friday, 4th August from 10-11.30am and goes through:
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