CHEVIOT VILLAGE MARKET ON THIS WEEKEND, 17 & 18 MAY
The weather's getting wintry, but the Cheviot Village Market always provide a warm and cosy welcome in the Knox Community Centre Hall behind Cheviot's main road Stone Church. Quality stalls include locally made wooden homewares, in-shell and shelled organic walnuts, pickles and chutneys, baking, diamond art creations, beautifully made crocheted toys and other crafts by Karimar Krafts of Cheviot, books, antiques and collectables, art prints, jewellery, clothing, DVDs and lots more. 10am to 2pm this weekend (17 and 18 May). Free entry, plenty of parking close by and a great cafe just across the road and other cafes just a short stroll away. We look forward to welcoming you.
Poll: Should we be giving the green light to new mining projects? π°π²
The Environmental Protection Authority announced this week that a proposed mine in Central Otago (near Cromwell) is about to enter its fast-track assessment process. A final decision could come within six months, and if itβs approved, construction might start as early as mid-2026.
We want to know: Should mining projects like this move ahead?
Keen to dig deeper? Mike White has the scoop.
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53.2% Yes
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46.8% No
π§ Big upgrades are on the way for Haast!
Motorists travelling on SH6 near Haast should be ready for some delays, with $5 million worth of work kicking off on important improvements to the highway.
The Gates of Haast Gorge bridge, which connects the 140km journey between Haast and WΔnaka, is a crucial link β especially for locals and visitors heading to the West Coast glaciers.
A bit of patience now for safer, stronger roads ahead! π
A riddle to start the festive season π²ππ
I'm a fruit. If you take away my first letter, I'm a crime. If you take away my first two letters, I'm an animal. If you take away my first and last letter, I'm a form of music. What am I?
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