Fire news
Nov to Dec 23 call outs
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.
19 Nov 06:50 Driftwood on fire Pinehill reserve, fire 1x8 meters, Brigade
put out.
20 Nov 16:13 scrub/grass fire Old Coach, started by a grinder, Brigade
put out.
22 Nov 05:46 Alarm activation at Tasman Bay Christian school,
accidental activation. Cleaner on site.
25 Nov 21:01 logs/rubbish fire on Dominion Rd, burning after dark, no
permit on hand, brigade put out.
28 Nov 11:07 driftwood on fire at the end of walkway beside school, no
person with fire. Brigade put out.
5 Dec 11:50 smell of gas on Mapua Dr near Higgs Rd. nothing found.
12 Dec 16:23 Tanker to Pile of wood on fire on Blackbyre Rd. Multiple
Brigades put fire out.
12 Dec 18:42 rubbish pile off Aranui Rd, next to the sea wall. Brigade put out, strong Winds flared up old fire.
16 Dec 19:31 small cooking fire below high water line, left with person
involved.
all outs for the year =60
Safety Tip – Be safe.
Careful handling of open flames, candles, barbecues, camp-fires and braziers
Install smoke alarms in sleep-outs, caravans and tents
Check gas cylinders for leaks every time you connect or disconnect them. Check all cylinder and hose fittings to ensure the connections have been correctly fitted, are tight and undamaged
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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41.1% Yes
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32.8% Maybe?
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26.1% 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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