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1284 days ago

West Christchurch residents face 250 hectares of new quarries on their doorsteps

Nicole Mathewson Reporter from The Press

“Welcome to Christchurch, the land of the long grey dust cloud.”

Residents of the city's western suburbs face having 252 hectares of new quarries on their doorstep in 18 months, pending approval from councils and the environment court.

But the community says it is being ground down by the aggregate industry, with quarries allowed to set up shop as near as 90 metres from houses, and spewing what many feel is dangerous dust into the air.

Read the full story here.

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6 days ago

Poll: Should drivers retake the theory test every 10 years?

The Team from Neighbourly.co.nz

Drivers get where they need to go, but sometimes it seems that we are all abiding by different road rules (for example, the varying ways drivers indicate around a roundabout).
Do you think drivers should be required to take a quick driving theory test every 10 years?

Vote in the poll and share any road rules that you've seen bent! 😱

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Should drivers retake the theory test every 10 years?
  • 48.2% Yes
    48.2% Complete
  • 50% No
    50% Complete
  • 1.9% Other - I'll share below
    1.9% Complete
3438 votes
6 days ago

Here's Tuesday's teaser!

Riddler from The Neighbourly Riddler

I’m found in socks, scarves, and mittens; and often in the paws of playful kittens. What am I?

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7 hours ago

Free final clearance of brand new clothing, kitchen items etc

Gwenda from Rolleston

Everything must go. 1:30pm-2:30pm at 293 Waterholes Road, Rolleston. Help yourself. We can't keep it all. Still hundreds of items available. All new and all free!