2082 days ago

Aluminium smelter's forth potline to close

Georgia Weaver Reporter from Southland Times

Rio Tinto says it will close one of the four potlines at its Tiwai Point aluminium smelter, potline four, to ensure it can cope with the restrictions at the plant that are needed because of the coronavirus pandemic. It has only been reopened for about two years.

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4 days ago

Poll: Are our Kiwi summer holidays helping us recharge, or holding the economy back? ☀️🥝

The Team from Neighbourly.co.nz

There’s growing debate about whether New Zealand’s extended Christmas break (and the slowdown that comes with it) affects productivity.

Tracy Watkins has weighed in ... now it’s your turn. What’s your take? 🤔

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Are our Kiwi summer holidays helping us recharge, or holding the economy back? ☀️🥝
  • 72.9% We work hard, we deserve a break!
    72.9% Complete
  • 16.1% Hmm, maybe?
    16.1% Complete
  • 11% Yes!
    11% Complete
702 votes
5 hours ago

Celebrate in Style: Craft Your Own Decor with Testpots

The Team from Resene ColorShop Queenstown

Create handcrafted celebrations using Resene testpots. Find out how to create your own with these easy step by step instructions.

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5 hours ago

Poll: Is the government doing enough to help safeguard our marine environment?

The Team from Neighbourly.co.nz

Sea surface temperatures in New Zealand are rising faster than the global average, and Southland is among the quickest to warm.

While that might sound like great news for anyone hoping for a perfect swimming summer, there’s a downside: continued warming could have serious impacts on our coastal ecosystems.

We want to know: Is the government doing enough to help safeguard our marine environment?

Want to read more? See the Press!

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Is the government doing enough to help safeguard our marine environment?
  • 0% Yes
    0% Complete
  • 0% No
    0% Complete
  • 0% It is complicated
    0% Complete
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