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Hi neighbours - keep safe out there! A strong earthquake 6.7 magnitude has struck central New Zealand.
It struck at a depth of 193km about 35km south-west of Taumarunui.
More than 9000 people reported feeling the quake within 10 minutes of it striking at 3.14pm. The quake was felt as far as … View moreHi neighbours - keep safe out there! A strong earthquake 6.7 magnitude has struck central New Zealand.
It struck at a depth of 193km about 35km south-west of Taumarunui.
More than 9000 people reported feeling the quake within 10 minutes of it striking at 3.14pm. The quake was felt as far as the South Island.
We will keep you up to date with the latest. For updates and more info, click here.
So far:
- Parliament has been suspended until further notice on the advice of Civil Defence.
- Make sure you check on your neighbours - even though there may have not been any damage near you, your neighbours may still need your help.
- If you need to alert your neighbours urgently, then don't hesitate to send out an Urgent Alert to your community. You can find this function when you go to post a message on Neighbourly.
- Metlink Wellington said rail services would continue to run with some delays following the recent earthquake.
- Fire and Emergency NZ had no reports of injuries nor damage across the South Island.
- GNS Science have advised there is no tsunami threat to New Zealand
Hi neighbours,
Get ready, the scary season is here and trick-or-treaters may soon be knocking at your door. So we want to know, is trick-or-treating something your family gets involved in? How about the US trend called 'trunk-or-treat'? Take part in our poll to let us know!
The New … View moreHi neighbours,
Get ready, the scary season is here and trick-or-treaters may soon be knocking at your door. So we want to know, is trick-or-treating something your family gets involved in? How about the US trend called 'trunk-or-treat'? Take part in our poll to let us know!
The New Zealand police are encouraging parents, caregivers, and children to celebrate Halloween, on Wednesday, safely. To read police advice, click here.
Also, for tips on how to make your home seem scary or how to celebrate Halloween without the sugar rush, click here.
Hi neighbours,
Chicken is a popular dish for many Kiwi families. But are you happy to pay the extra cost for free-range or organic chicken? If so, why do you fork out extra for it? Although buying free-range chicken might be an ethical choice for many, it's … View moreHi neighbours,
Chicken is a popular dish for many Kiwi families. But are you happy to pay the extra cost for free-range or organic chicken? If so, why do you fork out extra for it? Although buying free-range chicken might be an ethical choice for many, it's not necessarily any healthier than other chicken.
As part of a new Stuff series, we look at why chicken is so cheap to buy nowadays, what happens inside the barn, why chickens get so big and the use of antibiotics in chicken feed. To learn more about what happens to your chicken before you put it in your shopping trolley, click the links above.
Have you got an opinion on the topic? Share your thoughts in the replies below. (Please add "NFP/not for print" if you do not want your images/ comments used on Stuff)
Hi neighbours - Tom Dixon and his team of five qualified painters/decorators will make sure your walls are looking spectacular just in time for Santa!
Tom Dixon Painting & decorating have been offering professional painting and decorating services to the Invercargill area and wider … View moreHi neighbours - Tom Dixon and his team of five qualified painters/decorators will make sure your walls are looking spectacular just in time for Santa!
Tom Dixon Painting & decorating have been offering professional painting and decorating services to the Invercargill area and wider Southland region for over 35 years and has a quality reputation within the industry.
Give him a call on 027 432 7059 send him an email at tom@tomdixon.co.nz for more information.
Check out some of the action from Stage One of the Tour of Southland on Monday.
On Sunday, Maria Eade got some snaps of dolphins playing around in the Riverton Harbour and hanging out with some paddle boarders.
Have you seen any dolphins around recently?
Hey neighbours,
The royal tour is underway, and the Duke and Duchess will be covering quite a bit of ground across the country in the next few days.
Are you planning to line up and see Harry and Meghan? Perhaps you already spotted them during their first couple of outings in Wellington, or even … View moreHey neighbours,
The royal tour is underway, and the Duke and Duchess will be covering quite a bit of ground across the country in the next few days.
Are you planning to line up and see Harry and Meghan? Perhaps you already spotted them during their first couple of outings in Wellington, or even managed to have a chat?
To find out when and where you need to be to have the best chance of seeing Harry and Meghan, click here for our detailed tour breakdown.
For the latest on the royals' visit, click here.
Share your thoughts on the royal tour and your plans for meeting our special visitors in the replies below. (Please add "NFP/not for print" if you do not want your images/ comments used on Stuff)
Hello Southerners! Say goodbye to planning dinners with Bargain Box. You'll get fresh NZ produce and super-easy recipes the whole family will love delivered to your door. Tell us your favourite meal to cook before Monday 29 October and you could win a FREE Bargain Box of your choice!
Have your say about the future of civil defence emergency management in New Zealand.
We want to know what you think about a proposed National Disaster Resilience Strategy for New Zealand.
The strategy sets New Zealand’s vision and long-term goals for civil defence emergency management. It has a… View moreHave your say about the future of civil defence emergency management in New Zealand.
We want to know what you think about a proposed National Disaster Resilience Strategy for New Zealand.
The strategy sets New Zealand’s vision and long-term goals for civil defence emergency management. It has a strong focus on building community and societal disaster resilience to protect New Zealand’s prosperity and well-being.
Your input will help us to make the strategy relevant, and better able to meet its objectives, for all New Zealanders. You can view the proposed National Disaster Resilience Strategy and find out how to make a submission at www.civildefence.govt.nz...
The consultation will close on Friday, 7 December 2018.
Maintain your strength and balance with Live Stronger for Longer classes. You'll learn simple exercises in your local community to help keep you steady on your feet and reduce the risk of falls. These classes are safe and you’ll have fun while meeting new people in your community. Go to … View moreMaintain your strength and balance with Live Stronger for Longer classes. You'll learn simple exercises in your local community to help keep you steady on your feet and reduce the risk of falls. These classes are safe and you’ll have fun while meeting new people in your community. Go to livestronger.org.nz to find an approved class near you. Brought to you by ACC, Ministry of Health and Health Quality and Safety Commission.
Some Fonterra farmers are opening up their gates on Sunday 11 November, to show how they care for the environment and what they are doing to help protect it.
It’s also your chance to enjoy a fun family day out on the farm, where you can see where your milk comes from, chat to our farmers and … View moreSome Fonterra farmers are opening up their gates on Sunday 11 November, to show how they care for the environment and what they are doing to help protect it.
It’s also your chance to enjoy a fun family day out on the farm, where you can see where your milk comes from, chat to our farmers and sample our products, including our special edition Tip Top ice cream.
Book your free farm visit to secure your place and don't forget your gumboots! For more information visit Open Gates.
Tests reveal risk in 1080-zone trout
Helen Murdoch
12:58, Oct 01 2014
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FISHY: Angling experts warn against eating trout from catchments below 1080 drop zones.
FISHY: Angling experts warn against eating trout from catchments below 1080 drop zones.
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FISHY: Angling experts warn against eating trout from catchments below 1080 drop zones.
FISHY: Angling experts warn against eating trout from catchments below 1080 drop zones.
Warnings anglers should not eat trout caught in catchments below 1080 drop zones tarnishes New Zealand's reputation as an international fly fishing destination, say angling experts.
International angler numbers and trout fishing licence sales could take a hit on the back of research showing trout which eat mice carrying sub-lethal levels of the poison breached 1080 food safety levels.
The trout fishing season opens today and Nelson Marlborough Fish and Game ranger Lawson Davey said with a fair chunk of the region covered by Department of Conservation and TB-Free operations there would be few catchments in Tasman and Marlborough without 1080 drops this year.
"People can go fishing, just don't eat the fish. With the majority of drops planned for October and November, I suggest anglers get out early and make the most of it now."
Preliminary results of the research, commissioned by DOC and undertaken by Cawthron Institute, show trout that ate mice containing the toxin have levels of 1080 exceeding New Zealand Food Safety Authority limits. The result came as a surprise with the risks higher than previous modelling suggested, he said.
"The concern is that in eating a single mouse [containing a sub-lethal does of 1080], it has been shown a trout poses a risk to human health . . . It suggests there is an issue and further work is needed."
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In February DOC rejected the Federation of Freshwater Anglers' claims that people should not eat trout or eels because of a risk the poison could be present.
Davey said the research, combined with trout's migratory tendencies and the fact the poison can last in the trout for 18 days, meant anglers should be wary of fishing downstream of 1080 zones.
He said fly fishing tourism was likely to be impacted. "We have already had a call saying the news has gone global. Tourists tend to catch and release but they have come to expect they are fishing in pristine waters - they do not want to be fishing where poison may have been dropped.
"How big the impact will be is something we have to wait and see, but tourist anglers tend to be among the highest spenders in New Zealand."
Davey said while he has not been involved in the 1080 debate the research raised questions about the sub-lethal effect of 1080 on target and non-target species.
Nelson fly fishing guide Tony Entwhistle said the news was not a good look for New Zealand.
"We have sold New Zealand as the pinnacle for trout fishing in the world. We hold this reputation and people's imaginations have been captured by the ability to go back into the wild and fish in a pristine environment."
Murchison fishing guide Peter Carty said he understood people should avoid eating trout from rivers flowing from 1080 drop zones - affecting nearly all of the region's rivers.
International anglers did tend to catch and release, but those who flew into the backcountry for prolonged guided trips often had trout on the menu, he said.
Murchison fly fishing guide Scott Murray said the research raised questions about previous advice that 1080 broke down in water. "Now they are saying don't eat the trout. To the international angler it looks like some sort of circus - it's a massive contradiction."
DOC boss Lou Sanson has played down the risk of eating 1080-laced trout.
"You would have to eat tonnes of trout to be affected," he said. "Overall the risks are very low."
The research involved feeding trout high levels of 1080 in the lab and preliminary results show that trout take up small amounts of 1080 into their flesh which breaks down over a number of days.
The laboratory tests were not peer reviewed and would need to be replicated in the field to establish credibility, he said. DOC was expressing the need for caution but anglers could still go fishing.
Hi New Zealand,
This week is Blind Week raising awareness and funds for the Blind Foundation to support those who are blind or have low vision.
94 year old Tom Beale is on a mission to thank the Blind Foundation after they helped him through a tough time. Let's help Tom give back to … View moreHi New Zealand,
This week is Blind Week raising awareness and funds for the Blind Foundation to support those who are blind or have low vision.
94 year old Tom Beale is on a mission to thank the Blind Foundation after they helped him through a tough time. Let's help Tom give back to this wonderful organisation through Givealittle!
Hi Neighbours!
Want news for and about older New Zealanders? Then check out the latest edition of the SuperSeniors newsletter.
In the October issue we celebrate seniors as part of International Day of Older Persons. Telecommunications Commissioner, Dr Stephen Gale, talks about how to choose … View moreHi Neighbours!
Want news for and about older New Zealanders? Then check out the latest edition of the SuperSeniors newsletter.
In the October issue we celebrate seniors as part of International Day of Older Persons. Telecommunications Commissioner, Dr Stephen Gale, talks about how to choose the right internet plan and we learn more about how to become a Dementia Friend.
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To view past editions go to www.superseniors.msd.govt.nz...
Halloween is always associated with truckloads of candy! But this year it seems like things are changing and healthy snacks might be on the menu. Is this the case for you?
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