Homeowner taking legal action against council for wrecked hot water cylinder
Michael Neilson’s hot water cylinder failed due to chlorine added to Christchurch's water – and he now wants the city council to foot the $2000 bill.
The council has already conceded chlorine was one of the factors that caused a spate citywide hot water cylinder failures, which began in 2018 and have continued until now. Neilson’s cylinder failed in August.
One manufacturer has estimated as many as 12,000 cylinders have failed since the chlorination of the city’s water. Continue reading here.
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Many New Zealand gardens aren’t seeing as many monarch butterflies fluttering around their swan plants and flower beds these days — the hungry Asian paper wasp has been taking its toll.
Thanks to people like Alan Baldick, who’s made it his mission to protect the monarch, his neighbours still get to enjoy these beautiful butterflies in their own backyards.
Thinking about planting something to invite more butterflies, bees, and birds into your garden?
Thanks for your mahi, Alan! We hope this brings a smile!
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