Life story: Jos Sturkenboom devoted 35 years to police and community
A well-loved West Coast community constable will be remembered for helping his community.
Senior Constable Joseph Sturkenboom, known as Jos, was a police officer for 36 years, spending 30 of those in search and rescue and 22 visiting the region's schools.
He died of bowel cancer on July 13, aged 60.
"He never said a wrong word about any body. He was humble and embarrassed when people wanted to help him or fundraise for him when he was sick. He told them to donate it to the Cancer Society, bowel cancer research or the West Coast Special Olympics," his wife, Joanne, said.
Poll: Are our Kiwi summer holidays helping us recharge, or holding the economy back? ☀️🥝
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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73.1% We work hard, we deserve a break!
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16.2% Hmm, maybe?
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10.7% Yes!
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!)
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Poll: Pedestrian access is being extended to the Ōtakaro Avon River - good idea?
Pedestrian access from one of Christchurch’s favourite streets is being extended all the way to the Ōtakaro Avon River. This new 12m-wide pathway will give you a direct, easy route from the street to the river promenade ... perfect for a stroll, a coffee run, or just soaking up the riverside vibes.
We want to know: In your view, what makes a city people-friendly?
What else should our urban areas be doing to support better community connections?
Curious about the full plans? You can check them out here.
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88.9% Yes
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11.1% No
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