1866: The road to Hokitika
It was March 23, 1866, and The Press was highly enthusiastic about the opening of a route to the West Coast.
“When we recall what the West Coast was only little more than a year ago, and the great length of the journey, rarely of less than ten days, and that over the most impracticable country, it does seem a feat of which Canterbury, and the present Government of Canterbury, may be somewhat proud, that at this moment we can take our places in a comfortable four-horse coach, and be landed in Hokitika on the evening of the second day, having slept at a tolerably comfortable hotel one night on the road."
Read the full story here. It's part of THE PRESS 160 YEARS - a series marking the launch of The Press newspaper in Christchurch on May 25, 1861. Between now and the anniversary, The Press will revisit stories from every year of publication.
Riddle time: Because lawn mowing can wait!
George, Helen, and Steve are drinking coffee. Bert, Karen, and Dave are drinking soft drinks.
Following this pattern, is Elizabeth drinking coffee or a soft drink?
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Poll: Is dumping an issue in your neighbourhood?
There's nothing worse than strolling around the streets in your neighbourhood and seeing dumped rubbish.
Have you noticed this in your area? What could we do to combat this around the country?
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41.7% Yes, I've seen some illegal dumping
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57.5% No, our neighbourhood is pretty good
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0.8% Other - I'll share below
Can you crack Today’s neighbourhood conundrum?
Without a bridle or a saddle, across a thing, I ride a-straddle. And those I ride, by help of me, though almost blind, are made to see. What am I?
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