CHEVIOT VILLAGE MARKET
On over King's Birthday Weekend (Saturday 31 May to Monday 2 June), 10am to 2pm each day. Located in the Knox Community Centre Hall, Reeves Street, Cheviot (behind Cheviot's landmark stone church) this friendly, indoor Market offers quality stalls selling a wide variety of items from baking, pickles and chutneys, local walnuts and delicious honey, arts and crafts, antiques and collectables, great books, art prints, pre-loved clothing, vintage dolls, bric-a-brac, diamond art creations, jewellery and heaps more. Coffee and delicious food available just across the road at No. 8 Cafe. Free entry to Market and plenty of parking close by.
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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