Domestic tourism helping business boom for North Canterbury wineries
The lack of international tourists is not expected to put a dampener on North Canterbury's wineries this summer as domestic tourists take over.
Business is booming for Greystone Wines, where general manager Nik Mavromatis is still celebrating featuring on the prestigious Top 100 Wine Discoveries list last month.
Visitors from around New Zealand were flocking to the wine district, and cellar door sales had risen 20 per cent compared to last year, he said.
It is a similar story for other North Canterbury wineries - read more here.
Poll: Should all neighbours have to contribute to improvements?
An Auckland court has ruled a woman doesn’t have to contribute towards the cost of fixing a driveway she shares with 10 neighbours.
When thinking about fences, driveways or tree felling, for example, do you think all neighbours should have to pay if the improvements directly benefit them?
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82.2% Yes
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15.1% No
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2.7% Other - I'll share below
USED SUPERMARKET BAGS
URGENT, owing to increased sales we urgently need more used supermarket bags. Please drop off at our shop, CHCH CITY MISSION shop in the Gables Arcade Rangiora. THANKYOU.
Car Boot Sale Sunday 1 December
Head over to Murphy Park Kaiapoi this Sunday to the Car Boot Sale.
Come and find some bargains and treasures.
See you there!