fire news
Oct to Nov 23 call outs .
6 Oct 18:44 House fire on Seaton Valley Rd, candle left on fire box after fire was lit. Filled room with smoke. Owner ventilated house.
5 Nov 10:54 Grass fire on Carlyon Rd, started from a rubbish fire, assisted Upper Moutere and Appleby fire brigade control grass fire. Permitted rubbish Fire left to burn.
5 Nov 20:43 Rubbish at intersection of Aporo Rd and Marriages, brigade put fire out, burning at night,
12 Nov 15:31 Grass fire started from rubbish fire on Bronte Rd. Afternoon winds relighted fire.
13 Nov 09:19 Flames and smoke seen at end of Hoddy Rd, permitted burn, left with Owner
16 Nov 04:52 Fire on side of Moutere Highway need Maisey Rd, may have been started by fireworks, assisted Upper Moutere and Appleby fire brigade to put out. Police investigating.
16 Nov 12:47 Grass/under growth fire started from incinerator fire on Hoddy Rd. Afternoon winds relighted fire. Assisted Appleby fire to put out.
all outs for the year =51
Safety Tip – Be safe.
If you can see more than 50% dry/dead grass fire will travel through the grass even if it looks green.
Have a clear area around fire with grass mown/short or wet area down.
Have a means to help put fire out EG: hose, tools, or machinery
Even if fire looks out strong wind can reignite fire the next day fanning embers on to dry vegetation
Go to the Check it’s alright web site to see if you can light a fire, most fires in this area need a permit.
For fire safety info go to - fireandemergency.nz...
for fire permits go to - www.checkitsalright.nz...
We have had a few members who have left recently and are looking for some new members to join the brigade, who would be available day time.
If interested come and see us at 3 Iwa St after 7PM on a Thursday evening.
Poll: Are Kiwis allergic to “exuberance”? 🥝
In The Post’s opinion piece on the developments set to open across Aotearoa in 2026, John Coop suggests that, as a nation, we’re “allergic to exuberance.”
We want to know: Are we really allergic to showing our excitement?
Is it time to lean into a more optimistic view of the place we call home? As big projects take shape and new opportunities emerge, perhaps it’s worth asking whether a little more confidence (and enthusiasm!) could do us some good.
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40.6% Yes
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32.2% Maybe?
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27.2% No
🌿 n8tidy – Week #4 Garden Clean-Up Giveaway!
Comment “I’m in!” to enter – Winner drawn each Wednesday
Hi neighbours! 👋
Welcome to Week 4 of our new community giveaway! Yes, already week 4!
One lucky neighbour will win 1 hour of free gardening/yard clean-up from n8tidy this week.
How to participate
💬 Comment “I’m in!” below to enter
📅 Entries close Wednesday at 6 pm
🎲 Draw will take place Wednesday evening
5️⃣ Minimum 5 participants required
🙅 Current n8tidy customers cannot participate
🔄 You can join again every week!
What you can use your free hour for
- Weed removal
- Edging & trimming
- Light pruning
- Lawn/Garden tidy-up
No green waste collection
The winner will be contacted directly to arrange their free clean-up hour.
Good luck everyone — and thanks for supporting local! 🌿😊
Fred - n8tidy
www.n8tidy.co.nz...
Brain Teaser of the Day 🧠✨ Can You Solve It? 🤔💬
How many balls of string does it take to reach the moon?
(Peter from Carterton kindly provided this head-scratcher ... thanks, Peter!)
Do you think you know the answer? Simply 'Like' this post and we'll post the answer in the comments below at 2pm on the day!
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