2410 days ago

Lake Ohau Village and Waitaki District Council in battle over water supply

Reporter The Timaru Herald

An urgent upgrade to make Lake Ohau Village's risky water supply compliant with drinking water standards could cost ratepayers at least $760 extra a year.

The village water is drawn from an unreliable stream and stored in eight deteriorating 35-year-old tanks before being gravity fed to properties which are on a permanent boil notice.

In a survey of residents, more than 80 per cent said they did not want chlorine added to the system, but the council said that as a result of the Havelock North water contamination, chlorine might not be optional in the future.

What are your thoughts?

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1 day ago

A Neighbourly Riddle! Don’t Overthink It… Or Do?😜

The Riddler from The Neighbourly Riddler

Do you think you know the answer? Simply 'Like' this post if you know the answer and the big reveal will be posted in the comments at 2pm on the day!

If you multiply this number by any other number, the answer will always be the same. What number is this?

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24 days ago

Poll: As a customer, what do you think about automation?

The Team from Neighbourly.co.nz

The Press investigates the growing reliance on your unpaid labour.

Automation (or the “unpaid shift”) is often described as efficient ... but it tends to benefit employers more than consumers.

We want to know: What do you think about automation?
Are you for, or against?

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As a customer, what do you think about automation?
  • 9.6% For. Self-service is less frustrating and convenient.
    9.6% Complete
  • 43.4% I want to be able to choose.
    43.4% Complete
  • 47% Against. I want to deal with people.
    47% Complete
2571 votes
13 hours ago

Ready to make the most of retirement?

Kevin Hickman Retirement Village

From hobbies to adventures, there’s so much to enjoy!
- Explore new hobbies like gardening or painting
- Stay active with walking groups or cycling trails
- Learn something new with online courses or local classes
- Give back through volunteering or mentoring

Read the full article and take our fun quiz to find out which activities suit your personality best below!

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