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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).
Is Addictive Eaters Anonymous for you?
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 … View moreIs Addictive Eaters Anonymous for you?
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.
If you haven't been down to Bush Inn for a while pop on down on Saturday and meet the friendly stall holders. get some food form one of the many places selling great food and coffee.
Set your eyes upon the most spectacular line up of stalls to date.
Simply Candles
Southern Belles Crafts
… View moreIf you haven't been down to Bush Inn for a while pop on down on Saturday and meet the friendly stall holders. get some food form one of the many places selling great food and coffee.
Set your eyes upon the most spectacular line up of stalls to date.
Simply Candles
Southern Belles Crafts
Pint Sized Boutique
Thrift N Motion
Ambrosial Studios
Joyful Creations
Asher Spragg Photography
Re-loved Cree-ations
Kirwee Bees
Koromiko Creations
Canterbury Lavender
Baby Leaf Lover
drakobla
Paperflair
Earthspirit Crystal Healer
Sam's Art
Lorelle Botanicals
Juliet's Place
Jan’s Cool Crochet
Tulip Designs
C3 Clothing NZ
Stacked by Cam
KatsTales
Aoraki Liquorice
Mary's Bakes & Bites
Paul Johnson Art NZ
Mako Design
Copper Worxs
Chilli Bros and Que
Fizzidee Doodah
Mchele’s Cards
Suzanne Baldwin knitting
Compass Global
Diane’s Knitting
Myra’s Collection
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?
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.
How many people are complaining about Pot Holes?
How many are blaming the council?
How many are blaming the GVT?
The real answer is Stephen Joyce and Bill English who allowed this:
A new permit system allowing heavy vehicles to operate outside the current mass and dimension limits will deliver … View moreHow many people are complaining about Pot Holes?
How many are blaming the council?
How many are blaming the GVT?
The real answer is Stephen Joyce and Bill English who allowed this:
A new permit system allowing heavy vehicles to operate outside the current mass and dimension limits will deliver real gains for both the economy and the travelling public, says Transport Minister Steven Joyce.
The Land Transport Rule: Vehicle Dimensions and Mass Amendment 2010 allows the development of a permit regime for high productivity vehicles to operate above the current 44 tonne weight limit on specified routes. It will come into force on 1 May.
Under the permit regime, trucks will be able to be permitted up to 53 tonnes within their current dimensions. There will also be provision for loads above 53 tonnes but these will only be granted in very specific instances.
New Zealand's freight task is forecast to increase by 70 to 75 percent over the next 25 years and while rail and coastal shipping will play an increasingly important role in meeting the freight task it is expected that the bulk of this increase will be carried on our roads," says Mr Joyce.
WELL GUESS WHAT, they are the main reason for our roads that were never designed for them, crumbling away.
The foundations of the older roads were never strong enough for the constant pummeling of the heavier trucks and trailers but for the sake of "Higher productivity," it was allowed.
This is one of the cases where decisions have been made for the sake of "Business" needs went horribly wrong, and we are left with an infrastructure that can only get worse as National has never spent money on things like Roads, Health, Law and Order, Housing.......unless there is an election looming.!!!
Oh, They will get those potholes looked at (not fixed) within 24 hours. We can sleep in peace.
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.
Why not book onto our FREE CV workshop.
The workshop runs on Friday, 4th August from 10-11.30am and goes through:
- how to put together the perfect CV for the New Zealand job market
- writing cover letters to highlight your key skills
- job hunting tips
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:
- how to put together the perfect CV for the New Zealand job market
- writing cover letters to highlight your key skills
- job hunting tips
To book your place email christchurchclinics@outlook.com or phone 03 349 5236
We get lots of calls from people who have a problem with a neighbour's tree. The best thing you can do is talk to each other and try and agree a way forward.
If that doesn't work, read the information on our website (see link under 'Read More') about what to do if:
- your… View moreWe get lots of calls from people who have a problem with a neighbour's tree. The best thing you can do is talk to each other and try and agree a way forward.
If that doesn't work, read the information on our website (see link under 'Read More') about what to do if:
- your neighbour’s tree is blocking your sun or damaging your property;
- branches of your neighbour’s tree are overhanging onto your property but not causing damage to your property;
- a neighbour’s tree is hanging over the shared driveway;
- fruit from your neighbour's tree is overhanging onto your property.
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?
Another promising drop in cases to 3764 but a rise in deaths 24 which is still 3 people per day, as the more fragile older generation and winter, work together to make it hard to fight.
Eventually, the deaths will reflect the drop in new cases
A Christchurch engineering lecturer says the city council’s proposed changes to the district plan includes a “manufactured” reason to stop developers from building higher density housing.
Tom Logan, a senior lecturer in civil systems engineering at the University of Canterbury, is one of … View moreA Christchurch engineering lecturer says the city council’s proposed changes to the district plan includes a “manufactured” reason to stop developers from building higher density housing.
Tom Logan, a senior lecturer in civil systems engineering at the University of Canterbury, is one of about 1000 people and organisations who have told the city council their views on Plan Change 14 (PC14), which aims to increase housing availability and affordability by cutting red tape.
A final round of submissions closed on Monday, with an independent hearings panel set to begin in October.
The plan change was triggered by new medium density rules set by central government in 2021, which called on large cities like Christchurch to allow up to three homes of three storeys each on most sections across the city.
Read the full story by reporter Sinead Gill here (subscription required).
Last week was another move in the right direction with 4332 new cases and 20 deaths {there has been a change in how this is reported but might be lower)
Let's hope it does drop to even lower and not settle at this sort of level, as being the norm.
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