Planning an outdoor burn? Check the rules before you light up:
đ Properties under 2 hectares: Can't burn outdoors. Compost, mulch or take it to a transfer station.
đĄ Properties over 2 hectares: Only burn dry vegetation (less than 25% moisture content), paper and cardboard. No rubbish or inorganic material.
âśď¸Call the FENZ comms centre on 0800 336 922 to let them know youâre having a controlled burn
âśď¸To request a controlled burn sign to borrow, contact the KaikĹura Volunteer Fire Brigade bit.ly... or email CanterburyCRR@fireandemergency.nz
âśď¸ Ensure your fire is completely extinguished at the end. It's not enough to just assume it's out. You need to be checking by raking or spreading out the ashes and dousing with water
The Summer Kiwi Quiz is back by popular demand
Grab a copy of your local Stuff newspaper between 1 Jan - 28 Jan and participate in the Summer Kiwi Quiz! Test your knowledge, answer the daily New Zealand based questions, and find out how well you know our beautiful country!
Each correct answer will get you one entry into the draw to WIN 1 of 5 Ooni Karu 2 Portable Pizza Oven bundles, valued at $1024! Each bundle includes: an Ooni Karu 2 Multi-Fuel Portable Pizza Oven, Ooni Karu 2 Carry Cover, Ooni 12" Perforated Peel, Ooni Digital Infrared Thermometer and an Ooni Cookbook: Cooking with Ooni. The more answers you enter correctly, the higher your chance of winning. For more information and to submit your answers, click here
The Team at Stuff
Poll: Do you set New Yearâs resolutions?
đ 2026 is almost here!
Weâre curious ... how do you welcome it?
Do you set resolutions, follow special traditions, or just go with the flow?
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10.5% Yes! New Year, New Me
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19.9% Yes - but I rarely stick to them
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69.6% Nah - not for me
Scam Alert: Fake information regarding December Bonuses from MSD
The Ministry of Social Development is reporting that fake information is circulating about new âDecember bonusesâ or âbenefit increasesâ
If you get suspicious communication, please contact Netsafe.
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