Residents riled health warning puts Pegasus Lake out of action - again
The lake in the centre of a North Canterbury town is off limits for the fifth consecutive summer, and some residents are tiring of the ongoing health warnings.
This year's health warning for Pegasus Lake was issued by the Canterbury District Health Board on January 28, two weeks earlier than last year, after potentially toxic blue-green algae (planktonic cyanobacteria) was found.
A warning has been issued for the man-made lake every summer since 2014-15 and usually remains in place until April.
Scam Alert: Fake information regarding December Bonuses from MSD
The Ministry of Social Development is reporting that fake information is circulating about new ‘December bonuses’ or ‘benefit increases’
If you get suspicious communication, please contact Netsafe.
Poll: Are you starting to feel a lift in business confidence across the Canterbury region?
The Press reports that Canterbury is right in the middle of a construction boom, with activity forecast to peak around 2027 and major investment flowing into transport, water and energy infrastructure.
We want to know: Are you starting to feel a lift in business confidence across the Canterbury region?
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43.6% Yes
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56.4% No
Poll: Do you set New Year’s resolutions?
🎉 2026 is almost here!
We’re curious ... how do you welcome it?
Do you set resolutions, follow special traditions, or just go with the flow?
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10.3% Yes! New Year, New Me
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20% Yes - but I rarely stick to them
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69.8% Nah - not for me
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