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1245 days ago

Three key failures led to dead animals in Akaroa's water supply

Nicole Mathewson Reporter from The Press

The Christchurch City Council has apologised to residents and business owners after an investigation found a series of mistakes were to blame for them having to boil their water for 35 days from February 12.

An internal investigation into the incident, released on Monday, was critical of staff from the council and Citycare, which is responsible for the operation of the treatment plant and reservoir.

One council staff member had received formal disciplinary action, but council three waters head Helen Beaumont could not say what action was taken. The council had also asked Citycare to explain its actions, and it wanted the company to conduct a similar review of its staff. Read the full story here.

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3 hours ago

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Riddler from The Neighbourly Riddler

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Others may have me, but I can't be shared.
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7 days ago

Poll: Is it rude to take a full trolley to self-checkout?

The Team from Neighbourly.co.nz

Luckily self-checkout is pretty common in supermarkets these days and we generally use it to quickly buy a few things without the long lines. But perhaps it's appropriate to head there with your full trolley to skip the lines?

What are your thoughts? Is that rude?

Share in the comments below if this has ever happened to you.

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Is it rude to take a full trolley to self-checkout?
  • 53.5% Yes!
    53.5% Complete
  • 44% Nah, it's okay
    44% Complete
  • 2.6% Other - I'll share below!
    2.6% Complete
3012 votes
2 days ago

Poll: What does 'Kei te pēhea koe' mean?

The Team from Neighbourly.co.nz

Te Wiki o te Reo Māori (Maori Language Week) is upon us and we always love to get involved.

Add your vote to the poll and share a phrase in te Reo Māori below to be in to win a $25 Prezzy card.

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What does 'Kei te pēhea koe' mean?
  • 3.5% You are finally here
    3.5% Complete
  • 87.2% How are you (feeling)?
    87.2% Complete
  • 1.4% There are two fish
    1.4% Complete
  • 7.8% Pass the salt, please
    7.8% Complete
791 votes