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Reconnect with the simple things, slow down and discover the quiet beauty of our nature in the cooler months. Be refreshed and reinvigorated by walking the trails in our green hills, indulge in some boutique retail therapy and be warmed by the welcome from our locals, sharing their homegrown … View moreReconnect with the simple things, slow down and discover the quiet beauty of our nature in the cooler months. Be refreshed and reinvigorated by walking the trails in our green hills, indulge in some boutique retail therapy and be warmed by the welcome from our locals, sharing their homegrown creativity and hospitality.
Soak in our thermal springs, be inspired by our artists and artisans, breathe in the scent of our great outdoors or savour our homegrown flavours. However you do it, come and winter our way.
Hello neighbours! Want to help put a big smile on little faces? Buy any red testpot (60 mL) from your local Resene owned ColorShop between 13-31 July 2023 and Resene will donate $1 to Cure Kids.
The more red testpots you buy, the more will be donated!
Countdown is recalling certain batches of its Woolworths brand Pickled Onions as the product may contain foreign matter (glass).
What you need to know:
- The product is sold at Countdown, SuperValue and FreshChoice stores throughout New Zealand.
- The affected product has the Best Before date … View moreCountdown is recalling certain batches of its Woolworths brand Pickled Onions as the product may contain foreign matter (glass).
What you need to know:
- The product is sold at Countdown, SuperValue and FreshChoice stores throughout New Zealand.
- The affected product has the Best Before date of 23/11/2024, 24/11/2024 and 25/11/2024
- If you have purchased this product, do not consume. You can return the product to this store for a full refund.
You can see past product recalls here.
There's still time to submit your recipe to win the September issue of NZ Gardener! Every month, we run a series of reader recipes using a seasonal crop. This month, we're on the hunt for spring salad recipes! Send your best ones to mailbox@nzgardener.co.nz by July 23, 2023. Every … View moreThere's still time to submit your recipe to win the September issue of NZ Gardener! Every month, we run a series of reader recipes using a seasonal crop. This month, we're on the hunt for spring salad recipes! Send your best ones to mailbox@nzgardener.co.nz by July 23, 2023. Every published recipe wins a copy of the September issue of NZ Gardener.
By local democracy reporter Brendon McMahon:
Murky discoloured water in Waimea Creek has become a sticking point for the West Coast Regional Council.
The catchment is one of the most intensive gold mining areas in the region at present with up to a dozen operations into the creek's upper… View moreBy local democracy reporter Brendon McMahon:
Murky discoloured water in Waimea Creek has become a sticking point for the West Coast Regional Council.
The catchment is one of the most intensive gold mining areas in the region at present with up to a dozen operations into the creek's upper reaches at Stafford and above Goldsborough.
Acting consents and compliance manager Rachel Clark told the Resource Management Committee last week that tracing the source of dirty mine water in the Waimea was proving tricky.
However a gold miner on the catchment who contacted the Greymouth Star immediately after the meeting on Tuesday noted the discolouration giving the creek a blue-grey appearance had appeared again that day.
The man, who declined to be named, said it was a bad look and he could not understand why it was so difficult for council to trace the culprit when the source seemed obvious to him.
"I know where it is coming from. It's very blue - it's obviously coming off the reef."
Blue-grey papa is usually associated with the gold bearing reefs within alluvial layers of gravel in the area.
The anonymous miner said the creek was in the same state in the previous 10 days when it had "ponded up" at the mouth, although it had now apparently blown out making the discolouration more obvious.
"It's not too difficult to trace where it's coming from - it's whether they want to put the effort in to trace it."
The miner said the council in past years would have acted decisively and shut down a culprit found to be the source immediately.
"They would never have got away with it," he said.
Clark said on Wednesday they had been notified of the latest incident and staff were looking into it.
"Someone is down there now," she said.
Similar incidents were investigated "almost immediately" as they were reported.
She earlier noted the compliance team had another busy month with the Waimea catchment "one of the biggest things" in council's sights.
As late as last Monday (July 10), the council had received reports again of a discoloured Waimea Creek.
"Again we're struggling with the lull between what has been seen and it being reported," she said.
At the same time council individual miners had been self reporting dirty water discharges.
Clark said they were potentially looking at doing some further investigation around the Waimea mouth.
"That's an issue and we're looking into it."
Councillor Peter Haddock noted the intensity of mining activity inland on what he described as "a slow moving creek" made the issue complex.
*Public interest journalism funded through NZ On Air
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This winter, we are backing the Football Ferns with our loyal TV Guide readers who will have a chance to win 1 of 5 Premium 65” Panasonic 4K LED TVs worth $3599 each
Pick up a copy of The TV Guide each week starting from the July 15 issue, find the codeword, and follow the directions to … View moreThis winter, we are backing the Football Ferns with our loyal TV Guide readers who will have a chance to win 1 of 5 Premium 65” Panasonic 4K LED TVs worth $3599 each
Pick up a copy of The TV Guide each week starting from the July 15 issue, find the codeword, and follow the directions to be in to win! We’ve put a codeword in each of the following three issues, so find them all for more chances to win. You’ll have until August 20 to enter online or mail in your codeword.
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Jimmy’s mother had three children. The first was called April, the second was called May. What was the name of the third?
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The rising of Matariki (a cluster of stars also known as the Pleiades) marks the beginning of the Māori New Year. Happy Māori New Year from the team at NZ Compare!
It is a wonderful time to reflect, to connect with whānau (family), with our taiao (environment), and to celebrate what has … View moreThe rising of Matariki (a cluster of stars also known as the Pleiades) marks the beginning of the Māori New Year. Happy Māori New Year from the team at NZ Compare!
It is a wonderful time to reflect, to connect with whānau (family), with our taiao (environment), and to celebrate what has passed and what is to come. We hope you have a warm and safe Matariki.
We used to just be wary of clicking links online, and then came the deceptive phone calls, followed by text messages that look to be from a known company.
The latest statistics from Cert NZ show cyber crime reports from January to March incurred financial losses up to $6 million - a 66% … View moreWe used to just be wary of clicking links online, and then came the deceptive phone calls, followed by text messages that look to be from a known company.
The latest statistics from Cert NZ show cyber crime reports from January to March incurred financial losses up to $6 million - a 66% increase on the same time last year. So, it's becoming increasingly difficult to avoid these scams - do you think you can spot a scam?
Vote in our poll, and type 'Not For Print' if you comment but want these excluded from the We Say You Say column of your local paper.
When you move to a Ryman village, the last thing you need to think about are unexpected costs. We offer financial security with rates, home insurance, exterior maintenance and gardening all covered under one fixed base weekly fee*, meaning once you’ve moved in you can focus on the things you … View moreWhen you move to a Ryman village, the last thing you need to think about are unexpected costs. We offer financial security with rates, home insurance, exterior maintenance and gardening all covered under one fixed base weekly fee*, meaning once you’ve moved in you can focus on the things you enjoy.
Find out more about our living options today and get ready for a new lifestyle.
*Weekly fees only increase if you change from independent living to serviced apartment living, or you add extra care options.
Connection issues got you feeling sad? Extra charges making you mad? We encourage you talk to your provider first, often they will solve it quickly.
However, if it remains unresolved or if you need some help making your complaint, talk to TDR – your free and independent complaint service.
… View moreConnection issues got you feeling sad? Extra charges making you mad? We encourage you talk to your provider first, often they will solve it quickly.
However, if it remains unresolved or if you need some help making your complaint, talk to TDR – your free and independent complaint service.
We’re here to help when phone and internet disputes go bad.
Find the new Chemist Warehouse at Rolleston Square, next to Supercheap Auto.
With the biggest range of all your health and beauty essentials at the lowest prices and free prescriptions* - the team are ready to help 7 days a week!
Don't worry if you can't make it in-store, you can … View moreFind the new Chemist Warehouse at Rolleston Square, next to Supercheap Auto.
With the biggest range of all your health and beauty essentials at the lowest prices and free prescriptions* - the team are ready to help 7 days a week!
Don't worry if you can't make it in-store, you can shop online 24/7!
We look forward to seeing you soon!
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We are incredibly proud to welcome our new Neighbourly partner – the New Zealand Heart Foundation!
Not only will they be helping us to stay ‘heart healthy in our neighbourhoods,’ the Heart Foundation will also be sharing:
- News & updates from the incredible Heart Foundation Lottery… View moreWe are incredibly proud to welcome our new Neighbourly partner – the New Zealand Heart Foundation!
Not only will they be helping us to stay ‘heart healthy in our neighbourhoods,’ the Heart Foundation will also be sharing:
- News & updates from the incredible Heart Foundation Lottery – including how to win a brand-new home (check out our latest Lottery here)
- Heart-warming stories including how the Heart Foundation supports those in the community living with heart disease
- Handy heart health and wellbeing resources and tips
- How you can show your big heart through local volunteering opportunities
- How to eat healthy to your heart’s content with some great recipes
Please join us in giving the Heart Foundation a warm, hearty welcome!
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