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Sales of DIY items are on the rise again as New Zealanders prepare to spend more time at home.
New Zealand’s leading hardware stores say demand for power tools, plants and paint has spiked for the second time this year.
Do you have a home project on the go? Let us know what it is below.
A large blaze burning through wilding pines near the Aoraki/Mt Cook National Park has spread significantly overnight.
The fire has been burning since about 11.25am on Sunday after flaring up on a Twizel riverbed and spreading to a large forest on Mt Cook Rd (State Highway 80).
It grew to 2500 … View moreA large blaze burning through wilding pines near the Aoraki/Mt Cook National Park has spread significantly overnight.
The fire has been burning since about 11.25am on Sunday after flaring up on a Twizel riverbed and spreading to a large forest on Mt Cook Rd (State Highway 80).
It grew to 2500 hectares and had a 23 kilometre perimeter by Sunday night but on Monday, there was "significant spread" overnight and it was now covering 3100 hectares.
There are 17 helicopters and two fixed-wing aircraft battling the fire, with the first helicopters equipped with monsoon buckets going up at first light.
Bus commuters have been passed at bus stops in Christchurch as some drivers adopt a harder line on level 2 social distancing.
With capacity on buses reduced due to social distancing requirements, some Christchurch users have reported delays and passengers being left behind because there was not … View moreBus commuters have been passed at bus stops in Christchurch as some drivers adopt a harder line on level 2 social distancing.
With capacity on buses reduced due to social distancing requirements, some Christchurch users have reported delays and passengers being left behind because there was not enough room.
A Christchurch commuter said "some bus drivers care about how many are on the bus and some don't".
Do you think it's okay that bus drivers self-enforce social distancing?
Read more here
How's this for a throwback, Cantabs?
Cantabrians rush to Seaview Rd, New Brighton to get some last minute Christmas shopping in - Christmas Eve, 1955.
Hi neighbours,
A large blaze burning through forestry in the Mackenzie District has destroyed a homestead as it continues to burn for a second day.
The fire has been burning since about 11.25am on Sunday after flaring up on a Twizel riverbed and spreading to a large forest on Mt Cook Rd.
It had … View moreHi neighbours,
A large blaze burning through forestry in the Mackenzie District has destroyed a homestead as it continues to burn for a second day.
The fire has been burning since about 11.25am on Sunday after flaring up on a Twizel riverbed and spreading to a large forest on Mt Cook Rd.
It had grown to 2500 hectares and had a 23 kilometre perimeter by Sunday night.
The fire jumped Mt Cook Rd – State Highway 80 (SH80) – and is burning on both sides. SH80 and SH8 remain closed.
To read more, click here
Hi neighbours,
A large blaze burning through forestry in the Mackenzie District has destroyed a homestead as it continues to burn for a second day.
The fire has been burning since about 11.25am on Sunday after flaring up on a Twizel riverbed and spreading to a large forest on Mt Cook Rd.
It had … View moreHi neighbours,
A large blaze burning through forestry in the Mackenzie District has destroyed a homestead as it continues to burn for a second day.
The fire has been burning since about 11.25am on Sunday after flaring up on a Twizel riverbed and spreading to a large forest on Mt Cook Rd.
It had grown to 2500 hectares and had a 23 kilometre perimeter by Sunday night.
The fire jumped Mt Cook Rd – State Highway 80 (SH80) – and is burning on both sides. SH80 and SH8 remain closed.
To read more, click here
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Who will it be?
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He flew in, got a coffee – then faced the protesters alone.
Director-general of health Ashley Bloomfield on Thursday arrived in Christchurch to meet with Canterbury's embattled health board and staff outraged by proposed budget cuts.
He was sent by Health Minister Chris Hipkins, who … View moreHe flew in, got a coffee – then faced the protesters alone.
Director-general of health Ashley Bloomfield on Thursday arrived in Christchurch to meet with Canterbury's embattled health board and staff outraged by proposed budget cuts.
He was sent by Health Minister Chris Hipkins, who remained in Wellington and has stayed largely silent on the implosion at the Canterbury District Health Board.
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With Nymbl you’ll use simple and safe body movements and easy brain challenges like trivia. … View moreMaintaining your balance is key to enjoying life and avoiding falls. With the easy-to-use app called Nymbl, you can improve your balance and live falls free. You just need a smartphone or tablet.
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In this week’s issue we’ve got a spring checklist for vegetables and flowers and, by special request, instructions for making newspaper plant pots for seedlings. Plus it’s time to tidy up hellebores, sow brassica seeds and start a new compost heap.
We have three tasty recipes from Jamie … View moreIn this week’s issue we’ve got a spring checklist for vegetables and flowers and, by special request, instructions for making newspaper plant pots for seedlings. Plus it’s time to tidy up hellebores, sow brassica seeds and start a new compost heap.
We have three tasty recipes from Jamie Oliver’s new book 7 Ways. Plus go in the draw for fertiliser and soil enhancer from Fodda and Mr Fothergill’s ultimate garden pack.
Delivered every Friday to your email inbox, Get Growing digital magazine offers seasonal gardening advice from the NZ Gardener magazine's team of experts. Each week we answer all your burning questions on raising fruit and veges and tell you the top tasks to do in your backyard this weekend. Subscribe here:
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With only 3 days left to nominate, we’re asking a BIG question. Have you nominated your Kiwibank New Zealand Local Hero of the Year from Canterbury yet?
We’re celebrating those every day heroes doing good every day.
Share them below and get nominating.
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An improved “clean and secure” Christchurch Hospital park-and-ride site could bring some relief for the long-running parking woes experienced by patients and staff.
A return to the Deans Ave site on Monday, once labelled as an “appalling potholed mess”, is seen as a temporary solution to … View moreAn improved “clean and secure” Christchurch Hospital park-and-ride site could bring some relief for the long-running parking woes experienced by patients and staff.
A return to the Deans Ave site on Monday, once labelled as an “appalling potholed mess”, is seen as a temporary solution to the lack of parking at Christchurch Hospital which has been a long-running issue.
Is the new site enough? Read more here
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