Crusaders - could the name change to Musterers?
Okay, the poll says most people want to keep the name. But what if that makes the matches a target for Isis? What if it really does make sense to change the name? IF the name has to be changed, I'd like to suggest the Musterers. It respects Canterbury's heritage, it reflects tough, rugged Kiwis doing a job that requires complete trust in team mates plus individual effort and strength and initiative, towards a common goal. Keep the horsemen. Ditch the swords. Add acrobatic dogs such as border collies who like showing off. Market it to the tourists as well as the locals. (The idea stems from an enlightening conversation I had last week with a retired musterer whom I met while we were both waiting for Indian takeaways in Rangiora. Previously I knew nothing about mustering. We could all do with knowing more.....)
Say goodbye to tyre waste
About 40% of the 6.5 million tyres Kiwis use every year are recycled, repurposed, or used as tyre-derived fuel. But the rest end up in landfills, stockpiled or dumped.
The good news is now there’s an easy solution to all that tyre waste. It’s called Tyrewise and is New Zealand’s first national tyre recycling scheme.
Tyrewise ensures that tyres in Aotearoa New Zealand are recycled or repurposed properly, saving millions from going to the landfill.
Find out more about the scheme online.
Poll: Does the building consent process need to change?
We definitely need homes that are fit to live in but there are often frustrations when it comes to getting consent to modify your own home.
Do you think changes need made to the current process for building consent? Share your thoughts below.
Type 'Not For Print' if you wish your comments to be excluded from the Conversations column of your local paper.
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91.7% Yes
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7.8% No
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0.5% Other - I'll share below!
Mesh Metal Basket
Black, lost off mobility scooter in central Rangiora.
Only noticed today, but would have only be lost in past few days.
Sorry no photo.