344 days ago

Oxford gets dark sky status

Nicole Mathewson Reporter from The Press

An Oxford forest park has been named New Zealand’s second International Dark Sky Park in what’s being welcomed as a boon to the economy and the environment.

Supporters hope the 130 km2 public conservation area - which has no light fixtures and no power - will be just the start, with a Dark Sky Reserve eventually encompassing ten times that area. A dark sky area is a protected area that combats light pollution by restricting artificial light, like LED street lights.

Read the full story by reporter Keiller MacDuff here (subscription required). Photo by Raul Elias-Drago.

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24 days ago

Poll: Would you rather: Christmas in summer forever or winter forever?

The Team from Neighbourly.co.nz

Just a bit of a fun poll to get you thinking.

If you had to live out your Christmas days, would you prefer it was a summer Christmas or a winter Christmas?

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Would you rather: Christmas in summer forever or winter forever?
  • 63.3% Summer
    63.3% Complete
  • 35.4% Winter
    35.4% Complete
  • 1.3% Other - I'll share below
    1.3% Complete
2717 votes
12 hours ago

Painting and Decorating

Enviro Painters Ltd

If you have been thinking of redecorating over the holidays, get in touch with Andrew today for a free measure and quote

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3 days ago

Wanted a knitter

Sharlene from Kainga - Brooklands

Can anybody knit me one of these please

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