Best times for walking dogs on Christchurch beaches
Dog owners are being reminded by Christchurch City Council that parts of popular beaches are off-limits to unleashed dogs during summer days.
A day-time ban for unleashed dogs between 9am-7pm applies for beaches at Cass Bay, Corsair Bay, Sandy Bay, Paradise Bay, Hays Bay, Diamond Harbour, Purau, Akaroa, French Farm, Le Bon’s Bay, Little Akaloa, Okain’s Bay, Port Levy and Tikao Bay.
At Spencer Park, Waimairi, North and South New Brighton beaches, dogs are prohibited for a distance of 100 metres either side of the surf lifesaving clubs’ pavilions.
At New Brighton beach, dogs are prohibited for a distance of a 100 metres north of the surf lifesaving club’s pavilion to a point 100 metres south of the pier.
At Sumner beach, dogs are prohibited for a distance of 100 metres north of the Sumner Surf Lifesaving Club’s pavilion through to Cave Rock.
At Taylor’s Mistake beach, dogs are prohibited for a distance of 50 metres either side of the surf lifesaving club pavilion.
Poll: Do you think banning gang patches is reasonable?
With the government cracking down on gangs, it is now illegal for gang members to display their insignia in public places whether through clothing or their property.
This means arrests can be made if these patches are worn in places like restaurants, shops, on public transport or ferries, and on airplanes. Arrests were made recently at a funeral.
Do you think this ban is reasonable?
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77.2% Yes
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21.2% No
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1.5% Other - I'll share below
What's your favourite recipe for courgettes?
Kia ora neighbours. If you've got a family recipe for courgettes, we'd love to see it and maybe publish it in our magazine. Send your recipe to mailbox@nzgardener.co.nz, and if we use it in the mag, you will receive a free copy of our January 2025 issue.
Poll: Should all neighbours have to contribute to improvements?
An Auckland court has ruled a woman doesn’t have to contribute towards the cost of fixing a driveway she shares with 10 neighbours.
When thinking about fences, driveways or tree felling, for example, do you think all neighbours should have to pay if the improvements directly benefit them?
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82.2% Yes
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15.1% No
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2.7% Other - I'll share below