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About 135,000 kilograms of rubbish has been cleared from around a West Coast river after a storm exposed an old landfill four months ago.
Department of Conservation (DOC) operation Tidy Fox incident controller Owen Kilgour said good progress was being made on the clean up, with high numbers of … View moreAbout 135,000 kilograms of rubbish has been cleared from around a West Coast river after a storm exposed an old landfill four months ago.
Department of Conservation (DOC) operation Tidy Fox incident controller Owen Kilgour said good progress was being made on the clean up, with high numbers of volunteers and help from the New Zealand Defence Force (NZDF).
"We are still calling for volunteers for the weeks to come. The help of volunteers is crucial to getting this work done, and we want to get as many volunteers as possible while the NZDF is here until the middle of August," he said.
It's true that you agreed to a legally binding contract as soon as you drove into the parking lot. Thankfully, New Zealand law protects consumers from the exploitative clauses that corporates love to slip in the fine print.
Under contract law, parking companies can only claim for "the … View moreIt's true that you agreed to a legally binding contract as soon as you drove into the parking lot. Thankfully, New Zealand law protects consumers from the exploitative clauses that corporates love to slip in the fine print.
Under contract law, parking companies can only claim for "the actual and reasonable costs they incurred". Charging $65 for a short overstay in an empty carpark is as far from reasonable as you can get.
To find out what to do in this situation, click here
Four months after a heavy storm ripped open a disused landfill at Fox Glacier, spreading rubbish over a vast area of the bed of the braided Fox River, volunteers are descending on the West Coast from all over the country to help clear up the mess before spring rains arrive.
Hi neighbours, do you love Kmart?
Hundreds of thousands of inexpensive items that pass through the retail giant's checkouts every year, so it's only to be expected there will be recalls – Kmart even has a recalls page on its website, and there are 31 products on the list.
The … View moreHi neighbours, do you love Kmart?
Hundreds of thousands of inexpensive items that pass through the retail giant's checkouts every year, so it's only to be expected there will be recalls – Kmart even has a recalls page on its website, and there are 31 products on the list.
The $55 timber Occasional Chair is the latest casualty, although this is a withdrawal rather than a recall. We don't know the reason for its withdrawal, except Kmart says it is for "a potential quality issue". But what other products have been found wanting?
To find out what else is on the recall list, click here
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In this week's issue of Get Growing we have top tips on providing food for beneficial bugs, preparing garden beds for spring, covering your compost, making over your asparagus patch and heating up glasshouses. Find out all about growing lemongrass, meet Garden to Table educator Wendy Masters … View moreIn this week's issue of Get Growing we have top tips on providing food for beneficial bugs, preparing garden beds for spring, covering your compost, making over your asparagus patch and heating up glasshouses. Find out all about growing lemongrass, meet Garden to Table educator Wendy Masters who is teaching children how to tell their yacon from their yams and enter to win wonderful prizes from Country Trading and Tui.
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A new law in Wales says schools are required to have gender-neutral uniforms.
This means that while uniforms can include both skirts and pants, schools can't label these as "girls" or "boys" items.
Should NZ follow suit?
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A $260 million waste-to-energy plant could be built in Hokitika after regional leaders campaigned to bring the scheme to the West Coast.
Westland mayor Bruce Smith said "anything this big" would never get 100 per cent support, but the scheme would increase Westland's GDP by 20 per … View moreA $260 million waste-to-energy plant could be built in Hokitika after regional leaders campaigned to bring the scheme to the West Coast.
Westland mayor Bruce Smith said "anything this big" would never get 100 per cent support, but the scheme would increase Westland's GDP by 20 per cent and make the West Coast self-sufficient for power.
What do you think of the proposal? 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 published in The Press/Stuff).
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The schools involved were Kelston Girls College, Northcote College and Waitakere College, and the activities they took part in included; tramping, water activities and a solo camping night.
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Teen Sharonika Prasad used to be scared, of life, of opportunity. She lacked self-confidence. ‘‘I had a negative mind set in which I had beliefs that I would never be successful at anything, with a very low self-esteem. ‘‘I made excuses because I had no motivation and little confidence and … View moreTeen Sharonika Prasad used to be scared, of life, of opportunity. She lacked self-confidence. ‘‘I had a negative mind set in which I had beliefs that I would never be successful at anything, with a very low self-esteem. ‘‘I made excuses because I had no motivation and little confidence and I let life pass me by even if it was a wonderful opportunity because I was so afraid of the unknown.’’
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MetService has issued a heavy rain watch for Buller and Tararua.
Area: Tararua Range
Valid: 6 hours from 7:00am to 1:00pm Tuesday
Forecast: A brief period of heavy northwesterly rain is expected during this time and rainfall accumulations may approach short duration warning criteria.
Area: … View moreMetService has issued a heavy rain watch for Buller and Tararua.
Area: Tararua Range
Valid: 6 hours from 7:00am to 1:00pm Tuesday
Forecast: A brief period of heavy northwesterly rain is expected during this time and rainfall accumulations may approach short duration warning criteria.
Area: Buller and Westland
Valid: 9 hours from 6:00pm Monday to 3:00am Tuesday
Forecast: A period of heavy northerly rain is expected during this time, with possible thunderstorms, and rainfall accumulations may approach warning criteria.
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