Pure Canterbury water more valuable than oil, so market it better: Councillor
Christchurch's city council should join forces with local iwi to bottle and sell Canterbury's famed pure aquifer water abroad to help reduce rates and fund projects.
That is the view of councillor Aaron Keown, who believes the city is not getting the best out of an asset he says is "more valuable than oil".
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Poll: Are you starting to feel a lift in business confidence across the Canterbury region?
The Press reports that Canterbury is right in the middle of a construction boom, with activity forecast to peak around 2027 and major investment flowing into transport, water and energy infrastructure.
We want to know: Are you starting to feel a lift in business confidence across the Canterbury region?
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40% Yes
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60% No
Poll: Is it ok to regift something that you have been given?
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Do you ever regift?
What’s your take on asking for a receipt if a gift doesn’t fit?
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79.6% Yes! It's better to regift what I don't need
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20.4% No. It's the thought and effort that matters
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