28 days ago

Rotary Youth Leadership Applications closing soon

Terry Fullerton from The Rotary Club Of Cashmere

Register now for RYLA 2026
Are you a future leader aged between 18 and 25? If so the Rotary Youth Leadership course is for you. Applications close on 18 November 2025.

The Rotary Youth Leadership Award 2026o be held at College House, Waimairi Road, Christchurchfrom Sunday 18th January to Thursday 22th January 2026

This highly successful 5 day live –in course provides the opportunity for young people between the ages of 18 and 25 to come together to develop the skills they will need to become the leaders of tomorrow. The course is provided at no cost to the student with each participant being sponsored by a Rotary Club or a Corporate sponsor and we now invite all Clubs in the South Island from Ashburton north to begin the process of nominating suitable candidates.

For more information and registration go to rotarydistrict9999.org...
or send an email to d9999rylachch@gmail.com . Applications close on 18th November 2025.

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5 days ago

Poll: Should we be giving the green light to new mining projects? 💰🌲

The Team from Neighbourly.co.nz

The Environmental Protection Authority announced this week that a proposed mine in Central Otago (near Cromwell) is about to enter its fast-track assessment process. A final decision could come within six months, and if it’s approved, construction might start as early as mid-2026.

We want to know: Should mining projects like this move ahead?

Keen to dig deeper? Mike White has the scoop.

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Should we be giving the green light to new mining projects? 💰🌲
  • 53.2% Yes
    53.2% Complete
  • 46.8% No
    46.8% Complete
1758 votes
2 hours ago

Out and about this week

Vanessa Amanono from Evergreen Homes & Gardens

Another productive week meeting some great people and keeping their gardens and lawns looking sharp. Scarifying, mowing, pruning, garden tidy ups. Get in touch if you need help.