
Port Hills assault - can you help?
Christchurch Police are seeking the public’s help to identify a person and their vehicle following a serious assault in the Port Hills at the weekend.
A man in his 70s was visiting the area to take photos at night on Summit Road, at the top of the Rapaki Track. Between 11pm on Saturday night (20 July) and 7am early Sunday morning (21 July) he was approached and attacked by another man. The victim was seriously injured and remains in hospital being treated for head and facial injuries.
The offender is believed to driven to the area in a combi-style van and had two dogs with him. Police are urging anyone who has information about the incident or can provide a description of the vehicle to speak with investigation staff.
We are interested in any dashcam footage from anyone travelling on the Dyers Pass Road to the west side of Summit Road between 11pm Saturday and 7am on Sunday.
Anyone with information can contact Police by calling 105 or online by clicking ‘Update Report’ www.police.govt.nz... and referencing file number 240721/6138.


Poll: Would you use a pet cemetery?
Dave Stephens has created a pet cemetery on his land.
The 10-acre site in Albany, Auckland, features graves nestled among beautifully manicured gardens and unique art pieces, offering a serene space where visitors can pay their respects in their own way.
Is a local pet cemetery something you think you would use? Share your thoughts below.

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31.4% Yes
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67.1% No
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1.5% Other - I'll share below

Neighbourly Q&A: Consumer rights with CAB's Andrew Hubbard
What can you do if you buy something that breaks soon after you buy it? It's time for another helpful Q&A.
This week we have Andrew Hubbard from Citizens Advice Bureau New Zealand (CABNZ) who will be answering your questions about your consumer rights.
A little bit about Andrew:
Dr Andrew Hubbard is deputy chief executive of Citizens Advice Bureau New Zealand (CAB) and loves working for the CAB so much that he’s been there for more than fifteen years.
Andrew believes in the difference people can make working together in the community and loves being able to support the work of the more than 2000 CAB volunteers across the motu. Andrew’s background is in policy and he’s been actively involved in consumer issues for the fifteen years he’s been at the CAB.
Andrew and the CAB team are ready to answer your questions about your consumer rights. This might be questions about when you can get a refunds, your rights when buying via Facebook or overseas, product delivery issues and what to do if a retailer won't sort a problem out for you. Ask away!
Andrew will be here live on Wednesday at 9.30am, but go ahead, and add your question below now ⇩

New bike seat cover taken.
Someone permanently borrowed my new seat cover purchased only last week from outside the Hornby Swimming Pool.