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906 days ago

Māori carving dating from 1800s recovered after being stolen from Kaiapoi Pā

Nicole Mathewson Reporter from Northern Outlook

A historical and culturally significant Māori carving more than 120 years old has been recovered after it was stolen from a site in North Canterbury.

The carving was taken from the Kaiapoi Pā on Preeces Rd last week, police said.

The site is significant for local and tribal history and the monument dated back to the late 1800s.

Police searching a house in Leithfield Beach on Wednesday found several stolen items, including the carved monument.

Jeffrey White-Parsons, 40, was charged in relation to the stolen artefact and appeared via video-link in the Christchurch District Court on Thursday. White-Parsons also faces other charges including burglary and obtaining by deception.

White-Parsons applied for bail, but this was denied by Judge Brian Callaghan. He was remanded in custody to appear again on June 20.

“Police are thrilled to have found the artefact and be able to return it to its rightful place in the community,” a police spokesperson said.

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7 days ago

Poll: When should the tree go up? 🎄

The Team from Neighbourly.co.nz

From what we've heard, some Christmas trees are already being assembled and decorated.

What are your thoughts on the best time to get your Christmas tree up?

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When should the tree go up? 🎄
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9 hours ago

Today’s Riddle – Can You Outsmart Your Neighbours?

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First you eat me, then you get eaten. What am I?

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3 days ago

Poll: Should all neighbours have to contribute to improvements?

The Team from Neighbourly.co.nz

An Auckland court has ruled a woman doesn’t have to contribute towards the cost of fixing a driveway she shares with 10 neighbours.

When thinking about fences, driveways or tree felling, for example, do you think all neighbours should have to pay if the improvements directly benefit them?

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Should all neighbours have to contribute to improvements?
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  • 14.4% No
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1416 votes