🌊 Supporting Coastguard The Big Swim Aotearoa!
This June we're proud to support The Big Swim Aotearoa 2025 – an inspiring challenge with heart, raising vital funds for Coastguard Tautiaki Moana, Aotearoa New Zealand’s primary water safety, rescue and education organisation.
As the trusted team Kiwis turn to for help on the water, Coastguard depends on the generosity of people like you to continue saving lives and keeping our communities safe.
By taking part in The Big Swim and fundraising for Coastguard, we’re helping ensure that everyone can enjoy Aotearoa New Zealand’s waters safely and with confidence – no matter where they live or how they play.
💙 At Emergency Cards, we’re all about being prepared before the unexpected happens. Whether on land or out at sea, having the right tools and information ready can make all the difference. That’s why this means so much to us.
🙏 Join us in supporting this incredible cause!
Donate today and help fund rescue missions, education, and the resources Coastguard needs to keep doing what they do best — protecting lives.
Let’s swim with purpose and stay safe — together.
Donations can be made at bigswim.org.nz...
www.emergencycards.co.nz...
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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94.1% Yes
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5.9% No
Poll: Should we be giving the green light to new mining projects? 💰🌲
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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53.4% Yes
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46.6% No
A riddle to start the festive season 🌲🎁🌟
I'm a fruit. If you take away my first letter, I'm a crime. If you take away my first two letters, I'm an animal. If you take away my first and last letter, I'm a form of music. What am I?
Do you think you know the answer? Simply 'Like' this post if you know the answer and the big reveal will be posted in the comments at 2pm on the day!
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