804 days ago

Raw sewage at Golden Bay Estuary

The Team from Neighbourly.co.nz

The discovery of a broken sewer pipe has led to a shellfish ban at Ligar Bay and Tata Beach.

On social media, the council said the pipe had now been repaired, but they were unable to say how much raw sewage had flowed into the adjacent tidal area during the breakage.

The problem was discovered on the main highway halfway between the two beachside settlements last week.

Team leader water supply and wastewater Becky Marsay told the committee the pipe was damaged while some slipwork was being cleaned.

What you need to know:
- A ban is now in place on gathering shellfish at Ligar Bay and Tata Beach, and locals have been advised that they should not have contact with the water in the estuaries until it had been thoroughly flushed by several tides.
- The area is off limits until at least Wednesday and warning signs have been erected in the area.

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7 days ago

Poll: Are our Kiwi summer holidays helping us recharge, or holding the economy back? ☀️🥝

The Team from Neighbourly.co.nz

There’s growing debate about whether New Zealand’s extended Christmas break (and the slowdown that comes with it) affects productivity.

Tracy Watkins has weighed in ... now it’s your turn. What’s your take? 🤔

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Are our Kiwi summer holidays helping us recharge, or holding the economy back? ☀️🥝
  • 73.2% We work hard, we deserve a break!
    73.2% Complete
  • 15.7% Hmm, maybe?
    15.7% Complete
  • 11.1% Yes!
    11.1% Complete
1176 votes
1 hour ago

🌿 n8tidy – Week #4 Garden Clean-Up Giveaway!

Fred from N8tidy - Neat by Nature. Tidy by Trade

Comment “I’m in!” to enter – Winner drawn each Wednesday

Hi neighbours! 👋

Welcome to Week 4 of our new community giveaway! Yes, already week 4!
One lucky neighbour will win 1 hour of free gardening/yard clean-up from n8tidy this week.

How to participate

💬 Comment “I’m in!” below to enter
📅 Entries close Wednesday at 6 pm
🎲 Draw will take place Wednesday evening
5️⃣ Minimum 5 participants required
🙅 Current n8tidy customers cannot participate
🔄 You can join again every week!

What you can use your free hour for

- Weed removal
- Edging & trimming
- Light pruning
- Lawn/Garden tidy-up

No green waste collection

The winner will be contacted directly to arrange their free clean-up hour.

Good luck everyone — and thanks for supporting local! 🌿😊

Fred - n8tidy
www.n8tidy.co.nz...

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5 days ago

Brain Teaser of the Day 🧠✨ Can You Solve It? 🤔💬

The Riddler from The Neighbourly Riddler

How many balls of string does it take to reach the moon?

(Peter from Carterton kindly provided this head-scratcher ... thanks, Peter!)

Do you think you know the answer? Simply 'Like' this post and we'll post the answer in the comments below at 2pm on the day!

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