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A grand plan emerged in 2015 after Holcim announced it was closing its cement plant in Westport to convert the plant into a new industry able to create hundreds of jobs for West Coasters.
But less than a year later mayor Garry Howard's ambitious dreams have turned to dust. There will be no … View moreA grand plan emerged in 2015 after Holcim announced it was closing its cement plant in Westport to convert the plant into a new industry able to create hundreds of jobs for West Coasters.
But less than a year later mayor Garry Howard's ambitious dreams have turned to dust. There will be no West Coast plant and Howard has said he will not seek re-election. On Thursday, a vote of no confidence in the mayor was supported by an overwhelming majority of his Buller district councillors.
Renew Energy has said it will press ahead with plans to build a new plant, but it won't be on the West Coast.
We loved seeing your snaps and reading about your awesome community events across the country bringing neighbours together over games, food, music, dance, and even art.
Congratulations to Masterton Neighbourhood Support, Central Taranaki Safe Community Trust, Neighbourhood Support Wanganui, … View moreWe loved seeing your snaps and reading about your awesome community events across the country bringing neighbours together over games, food, music, dance, and even art.
Congratulations to Masterton Neighbourhood Support, Central Taranaki Safe Community Trust, Neighbourhood Support Wanganui, Napier Neighbourhood Support, Neighbourhood Support Papakura District and our other winners who are being sent home with a $100 Prezzy card courtesy of our friends at Neighbourly.
Until next year...
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A 19-year-old Greymouth man who spent two nights lost in the West Coast bush says he did not think he would make it out alive.
John Osborne was found within bush near Notown, east of Greymouth, by police and a Land Search and Rescue team on Friday morning.
Osborne urged anyone else going into … View moreA 19-year-old Greymouth man who spent two nights lost in the West Coast bush says he did not think he would make it out alive.
John Osborne was found within bush near Notown, east of Greymouth, by police and a Land Search and Rescue team on Friday morning.
Osborne urged anyone else going into the bush to be prepared, even if they did not intend to there for long.
"I'd be a lot more prepared in future, check the time, charge my phone, bring a lighter, some snacks, tell people where you are going. I am pretty lucky to be here still. It nearly cost me my life," he said.
Whether you're a dab hand at DIY or a recycling rookie, why not make good use of the Easter break and show your neighbours your upcycling talents in the 2019 Resene Upcycling Awards!
Upcycling is all about taking a preloved item and transforming it - whether it's turning old … View moreWhether you're a dab hand at DIY or a recycling rookie, why not make good use of the Easter break and show your neighbours your upcycling talents in the 2019 Resene Upcycling Awards!
Upcycling is all about taking a preloved item and transforming it - whether it's turning old skateboards into a coffee table, pallets into a home entertainment unit or repurposing an old baby cot into a desk for your little learners.
Unleash your creativity on your neighbourhood by sharing your creation in this year's Resene Upcycling Awards. Make sure you tell us about any Resene paints, colours and stains you've used - and don't forget your before and after photos. You could win one of four prizes worth $500!
Entries close Sunday 5 May.
Hi there everyone
Amberley fire service has an open day for the community on 28 April and we would love to see you there
We will have food fun and great exhibition by our team and other services in the area
Selling great condition Ford Falcon BF2 XR6 2007.
Happy to Accept Offers
Valued at $9,550 by Driven.co.nz
Kilometres: 159,853km
Engine: 6 cylinder, 3984c
Transmission: Automatic
Rego expires: Apr 2020… View moreSelling great condition Ford Falcon BF2 XR6 2007.
Happy to Accept Offers
Valued at $9,550 by Driven.co.nz
Kilometres: 159,853km
Engine: 6 cylinder, 3984c
Transmission: Automatic
Rego expires: Apr 2020
WoF expires: Jan 2020
-Weathershields Recently Replaced
-New K&N High Flow Performance Air Filter
-Brake Calipers Recently Painted Black
-Rear Spoiler Recently Vinyl Wrapped (can easily be removed)
-New Chrome Tow Ball
-New Windscreen Wipers
More images at:
www.trademe.co.nz...
Will accept offers.
A group of West Coast councillors say they no longer have any confidence in their mayor after appeared to support a proposed waste-to-energy plant without telling anyone else.
The West Coast part of State Highway 6 may not be worth saving after the predicted large Alpine Fault earthquake, an engineering geologist warns.
But if a decision is made post-quake to keep the highway open, the NZ Transport Agency will need a much larger operating budget, University of … View moreThe West Coast part of State Highway 6 may not be worth saving after the predicted large Alpine Fault earthquake, an engineering geologist warns.
But if a decision is made post-quake to keep the highway open, the NZ Transport Agency will need a much larger operating budget, University of Canterbury geologist David Bell says.
What do you think? Read the full story by clicking the link below and tell us your thoughts in the comments. (Please write NFP if you don't want your comments used by Stuff/The Press).
Hi Neighbours
Our littlest people need your help. Poverty doesn’t start at 5, but until now there’s been no nationwide programme to help preschoolers who are hungry and cold.
KidsCan is changing that. They’re delivering raincoats, shoes and five fresh meals a week to 25 early childhood … View moreHi Neighbours
Our littlest people need your help. Poverty doesn’t start at 5, but until now there’s been no nationwide programme to help preschoolers who are hungry and cold.
KidsCan is changing that. They’re delivering raincoats, shoes and five fresh meals a week to 25 early childhood centres. Attendance is up, and the children are happier and more settled.
"Everyone has the same meal so children don't feel like they have less," Manaia View Kindergarten teacher Kathy Belz says. "It's upholding everyone's mana.”
40 more centres are waiting for help. KidsCan, Stuff and Neighbourly have partnered up to raise enough money to support 1000 more children - and we need 400 more generous Kiwis to hold little hands. To support a child, sign up at KidsCan.org.nz
A period of heavy rain for the far north of Westland, Buller and south Canterbury headwaters.
Area: Buller
Valid: 8 hours from 1:00am to 9:00am Thursday
Forecast: Periods of heavy rain with possible thunderstorms. Rainfall amounts may approach warning criteria.
Yippeee! Just received the early copies of How to Grow Flowers 1944-2019, a special edition celebrating our 75th year (making us the oldest continuously published magazine in New Zealand), and it's beautiful! The first of a set coming out this year, How to Grow Flowers features the best advice… View moreYippeee! Just received the early copies of How to Grow Flowers 1944-2019, a special edition celebrating our 75th year (making us the oldest continuously published magazine in New Zealand), and it's beautiful! The first of a set coming out this year, How to Grow Flowers features the best advice from our archive, complete with vintage wisdom from long-time subscribers, garden clubs and knowledgeable experts. You have until April 14 to get the pre-sale price of $11.90 (25% off retail price). Order online or phone 0800 624 744.
A proposal to let Franz Josef's Waiho River fill up its old flood plain to reduce its energy near the township "makes no sense", Westland District mayor Bruce Smith says.
The idea has been discussed by West Coast Regional Council after a report two years ago from University of … View moreA proposal to let Franz Josef's Waiho River fill up its old flood plain to reduce its energy near the township "makes no sense", Westland District mayor Bruce Smith says.
The idea has been discussed by West Coast Regional Council after a report two years ago from University of Canterbury natural hazards Professor Tim Davies.
Davies suggested removing the stopbanks would broaden the river and lower the height of the river bed near the State Highway 6 Bailey bridge. However, the new course could inundate hundreds or thousands of hectares of farmland and force the NZ Transport Agency to move the state highway.
Thanks to everyone who joined us or submitted questions for our live chat with Resene colour experts Christine Hawkings and Merenia Patira.
If you missed it, you can still check out their answers and get some fresh decorating ideas, here.
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