Mackenzie District, Lake Tekapo

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2275 days ago

Poll: Timaru bus service changes are coming

Doug Sail Reporter from The Timaru Herald

What do you think of the proposed changes to Timaru's bus service that have been flagged by Environment Canterbury? www.stuff.co.nz...

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Timaru bus service changes are coming
  • 47.4% It's about time, they will serve the community better.
    47.4% Complete
  • 10.5% The service doesn't need changing.
    10.5% Complete
  • 0% Fares are too expensive.
    0% Complete
  • 0% Fares are too cheap.
    0% Complete
  • 31.6% The proposals are rubbish.
    31.6% Complete
  • 10.5% Timaru is not big enough for a bus service that size.
    10.5% Complete
19 votes
2256 days ago

Poll: Which large town is the most beautiful? Vote below!

Jo Haywood Reporter from Homed

Hi neighbours! The judges from the Beautiful Awards, run by Keep New Zealand Beautiful, are keen to find out who you would pick as the most beautiful NZ town - out of the two finalists below.

The two towns have been picked as they demonstrate sustainable and environmentally conscious … View more
Hi neighbours! The judges from the Beautiful Awards, run by Keep New Zealand Beautiful, are keen to find out who you would pick as the most beautiful NZ town - out of the two finalists below.

The two towns have been picked as they demonstrate sustainable and environmentally conscious behaviours across key areas, such as litter prevention & waste minimisation, community beautification, recycling projects and sustainable tourism.

Have you heard of the Beautiful Awards? they celebrate environmental excellence and recognise positive actions taken by communities, businesses, schools, individuals and councils, in local and urban areas to protect and enhance their local environments

Note: this poll runs externally from the Beautiful Awards and responses will not be included in the judging process.

Which large town is the most beautiful? Vote below!
  • 43.3% Timaru
    43.3% Complete
  • 56.7% Taupo
    56.7% Complete
349 votes
2258 days ago

Do you know a Budding Young Gardener?

Yates

We’re looking for young gardeners (aged 5-15 years) who love getting into the garden, whether it’s growing fruit and veggies or flowers for the butterflies and bees. A Yates Budding Young Gardener may have been gardening for a few years and know how to sow seeds, rustle up a few radishes and… View moreWe’re looking for young gardeners (aged 5-15 years) who love getting into the garden, whether it’s growing fruit and veggies or flowers for the butterflies and bees. A Yates Budding Young Gardener may have been gardening for a few years and know how to sow seeds, rustle up a few radishes and turn lemons into lemonade. Or even just starting out!

Yates Budding Young Gardener will become a Yates brand ambassador for one year AND win an amazing family trip for four, to the Gold Coast, Australia.

The five day trip will include flights, accommodation, a rental car and tickets to the Queensland Gardening Expo (if travelling in July) and a three day pass to Gold Coast theme parks - Warner Bros. Movie World, Sea World and Wet ‘n’ Wild.

The competition is open to all keen gardeners aged 5-15 years. Entries close 17th September - so enter your Budding Young Gardener now!
Enter now

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2260 days ago

Can you do it? Do you want to do it?

Doug Sail Reporter from The Timaru Herald

South Cantabrians keen to live more sustainably have a plethora of options for learning how this weekend.

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2261 days ago

New figures reveal our roads are much busier

Doug Sail Reporter from The Timaru Herald

There have been some dramatic increases in vehicle numbers on South Canterbury roads over the past few years.

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2261 days ago

Rate your doctor and win $3,000!

Whitecoat

Have you received some great service from your local GP? What about a dentist or optometrist? Leave a review for them on the Whitecoat website and be in to win $3,000.

Whitecoat is all about helping Kiwis make more informed decisions about their healthcare providers.
Find out more

2261 days ago

Poll: Is it okay for neighbours to use your rubbish bin?

The Team from Neighbourly.co.nz

There has been a lot of discussions lately about the neighbourly etiquette when it comes to rubbish bins. We're sure everyone has had a moment when their bin is full on collection day and the question arises around what to do with the rest of the rubbish. We're keen to hear what you … View moreThere has been a lot of discussions lately about the neighbourly etiquette when it comes to rubbish bins. We're sure everyone has had a moment when their bin is full on collection day and the question arises around what to do with the rest of the rubbish. We're keen to hear what you think - is it okay to put rubbish in a neighbour's bin?

Is it fair game to use a neighbour's bin if it's out on the street? Vote in the poll below!

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Is it okay for neighbours to use your rubbish bin?
  • 15.8% No it's not okay!
    15.8% Complete
  • 52.8% It's okay if they ask first
    52.8% Complete
  • 30.7% Doesn't bother me
    30.7% Complete
  • 0.6% I have no opinion
    0.6% Complete
5566 votes
2261 days ago

Have your say on Trade for All

The Ministry of Foreign Affairs and Trade

We want to help all New Zealanders benefit from trade wherever they are. That’s why the Government is consulting New Zealanders to develop a Trade for All policy. We want to hear your views on trade policy and what matters most to you. Take our short poll, share your comments or make a submission… View moreWe want to help all New Zealanders benefit from trade wherever they are. That’s why the Government is consulting New Zealanders to develop a Trade for All policy. We want to hear your views on trade policy and what matters most to you. Take our short poll, share your comments or make a submission here.

- How can trade support sustainable economic development that takes into account the impact on our environment?
- How can trade benefit our regions and support women, Maori and small and medium enterprises to succeed globally?

Come to a public meeting or hui. You can find the details and register here.
Find more information about Trade for All and our current trade policy at www.haveyoursay.mfat.govt.nz

Have your say on Trade for All. Submissions close on 14 October 2018.
Have your say

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2262 days ago

What should the Timaru District Council spend its $1.2m windfall on?

Doug Sail Reporter from The Timaru Herald

The TDC's group manager for infrastructure, Ashley Harper, told councillors that spending the money and doing the extra work might pose some problems in the current climate.

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2262 days ago

People the key to post-quake city

Reporter The Press

Christchurch isn't rebuilding, writes Vicki Anderson. We are ''reimagining'' ourselves as a city.

2263 days ago

How chilly was it at yours this morning?

Doug Sail Reporter from The Timaru Herald

Spring arrived and so did the snow and rain.

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2262 days ago

Great news - sign triggers community meeting!

The Team from Neighbourly.co.nz

Mayor Graham Smith has called a NZTA are meeting in South Canterbury this Wednesday to look at options to address the problems at the Mt Cook turn off.

Were you part of the team that erected your own warning sign for motorists on Sunday? The 'non compliant' road warning sign at the … View more
Mayor Graham Smith has called a NZTA are meeting in South Canterbury this Wednesday to look at options to address the problems at the Mt Cook turn off.

Were you part of the team that erected your own warning sign for motorists on Sunday? The 'non compliant' road warning sign at the intersection of Tekapo-Twizel Rd (State Highway 8) and Mt Cook Rd (State Highway 80) has driven the NZ Transport Agency (NZTA) to meet in South Canterbury this week to discuss options about a dangerous intersection.

Residents taking matters into their own hands has ultimately prompted the NZTA to meet on Wednesday to discuss options to address the problems at the intersection, and it appears the sign will stay standing for the time being despite it not complying with NZTA or council regulations.

Read the full story here.

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2262 days ago

Share your tomato-growing tips, and win a prize!

Mei Leng Wong Reporter from NZ Gardener & Get Growing

We are looking for great tomato growing tips and/or photos of your tomato harvest from last year. Do you have a piece of tomato growing wisdom to share with other New Zealand gardeners? Maybe a variety that does well for you, a way to treat or prevent diseases, or a recipe for homemade fertiliser. … View moreWe are looking for great tomato growing tips and/or photos of your tomato harvest from last year. Do you have a piece of tomato growing wisdom to share with other New Zealand gardeners? Maybe a variety that does well for you, a way to treat or prevent diseases, or a recipe for homemade fertiliser. Or do you have an amazing photo to share ... like this one from tomato enthusiast Minette Tonoli. Email us your tip (mailbox@nzgardener.co.nz) and/or share your pic in the comments... if we publish your tip or your photo we will send you a free copy of NZ Gardener magazine!

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2263 days ago

Will you donate for the Richie McCaw statue?

Doug Sail Reporter from The Timaru Herald

Kurow is going to the public in an effort to raise $175,000 for a bronze statue of the town's favourite son.

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2268 days ago

Did you see the meteor in Canterbury?

Georgia Reporter from Stuff

Hi neighbours,

Did you hear a "sonic boom" and see an object flying across the Canterbury sky? Many residents witnessed a suspected meteor this week.

The burning rock was at least the size of a fist – much larger than what astronomers usually see above New Zealand. Usually the … View more
Hi neighbours,

Did you hear a "sonic boom" and see an object flying across the Canterbury sky? Many residents witnessed a suspected meteor this week.

The burning rock was at least the size of a fist – much larger than what astronomers usually see above New Zealand. Usually the objects are about the size of a grain of sand.

The arrival of a meteor can be impressive, with even something pebble-sized lighting up in the sky, Canterbury Astronomical Society president Euan Mason says.

So what did you think of the meteor? Where were you when you saw it? And do you see them often from your place? Let us know in the replies!
(Please add "NFP/not for print" if you do not want your images/comments used on Stuff)

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