Southland woman to attempt world record for shearing sheep
While most of us are still asleep at 5am on Thursday, Megan Whitehead will begin her attempt at claiming a second world shearing record, in a woolshed on the side of the Hokonui Hills near Gore.
She is attempting the solo women’s nine-hours strongwool lamb shearing record of 648, (72 an hour) set in November 2007 by Waikato shearer Emily Welch.
To read more, click the link below.
Poll: If we want to reduce speeding, what do you think actually changes driver behaviour? 🛻🚨🚓
In the Post's article on speeding penalties, the question is asked whether speeding fines are truly about road safety, or are they just a way to boost revenue for the Crown?
What do you think? Should speeding motorists receive speeding fines or demerit points?
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38.3% The sting of a fine (Money talks!)
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61.7% The threat of demerit points (Nobody wants to lose their license!)
Some Choice News!
DOC is rolling out a new tool to help figure out what to tackle first when it comes to protecting our threatened species and the things putting them at risk.
Why does this matter? As Nikki Macdonald from The Post points out, we’re a country with around 4,400 threatened species. With limited time and funding, conservation has always meant making tough calls about what gets attention first.
For the first time, DOC has put real numbers around what it would take to do everything needed to properly safeguard our unique natural environment. The new BioInvest tool shows the scale of the challenge: 310,177 actions across 28,007 sites.
Now that we can see the full picture, it brings the big question into focus: how much do we, as Kiwis, truly value protecting nature — and what are we prepared to invest to make it happen?
We hope this brings a smile!
🏛️ Unlock the Secrets of Southland
Ever wondered what stories are hidden in our local streets? Well, it’s Southland Heritage Month! 📜🌱
Throughout March, the Invercargill City Libraries and Archives are celebrating with a programme of events exploring our unique history. Whether you’re a family of explorers or a solo history buff, there is something to get you inspired.
Read more about the planned activities here
What’s your favourite piece of Southland history? Is it a legendary family tale, a favourite old building, or a local landmark like the Bluff oyster heritage? 🦪✨
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