Defend or retreat from climate change?
Nelson City Council has heard options from flood walls, to detention dams and a tidal gate could be used on the Maitai River flood plain and in coastal areas, to respond to forecasts of climate-change related flooding in Nelson. Managed retreat was also an option put forward by engineers. How do you think Nelson should adapt to predictions of more flooding?
Lest we forget...
On this ANZAC Day, let's take a moment to remember and honor the brave men and women who have served and continue to serve our country.
Tell us who are you honouring today. Whether it's a story from the battlefield or a memory of a family member who fought in the war, we'd love you to share your stories below.
Poll: Does the building consent process need to change?
We definitely need homes that are fit to live in but there are often frustrations when it comes to getting consent to modify your own home.
Do you think changes need made to the current process for building consent? Share your thoughts below.
Type 'Not For Print' if you wish your comments to be excluded from the Conversations column of your local paper.
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91.4% Yes
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8.1% No
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0.5% Other - I'll share below!
Hacked facebook urgent
Does anyone know who can fix a hacked Facebook account please.
We have tried everything and Facebook not responding.