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1153 days ago

Farmers concerned thieves are casing their properties from the sky

Nicole Mathewson Reporter from Northern Outlook

Rural residents fear there may be a link between rogue drones spotted at their properties and burglaries in the same areas.

A police spokesperson confirmed they were investigating reported drone incidents in rural North Canterbury.

Swannanoa contract milker Wayne Pritchard was not taking any chances though when he saw a drone hovering above a dairy shed on Monday night.

A second drone was spotted buzzing around the farm owner’s house, and three suspicious vehicles were seen nearby.

Pritchard and the farm owner reported the sightings and vehicle registration numbers to the police. Many other had residents reporting seeing drones on their properties in the area.

Under New Zealand drone privacy laws, operators must have the consent of the property owner or person in charge of the area they want to fly. That consent also enables them to fly above the neighbouring property.

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13 minutes ago

Fox Terrier needing to be re-homed

Debbie from Swannanoa - Ohoka

Hi all. I am posting this on behalf of Murphy's family. Please have a read and let me know if you, or anyone you know, would be interested in re-homing Murphy.
Thanks Debbie.

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34 minutes ago

Ryman awarded for top customer satisfaction

Charles Upham Retirement Village

Ryman Healthcare has won the Canstar Blue 2024 award for Most Satisfied Customers in Retirement Villages in what is a first for the company. 

The award recognises retirement living communities with the highest customer satisfaction. Ryman topped the rankings, achieving a perfect five-star rating across all categories: Overall Satisfaction, Accommodation, Atmosphere, Facilities, Location, and Value for Money.

Click read more for the full story.

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7 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?
  • 48.1% Yes
    48.1% Complete
  • 50% No
    50% Complete
  • 1.9% Other - I'll share below
    1.9% Complete
3471 votes