Best times for walking dogs on Christchurch beaches
Dog owners are being reminded by Christchurch City Council that parts of popular beaches are off-limits to unleashed dogs during summer days.
A day-time ban for unleashed dogs between 9am-7pm applies for beaches at Cass Bay, Corsair Bay, Sandy Bay, Paradise Bay, Hays Bay, Diamond Harbour, Purau, Akaroa, French Farm, Le Bon’s Bay, Little Akaloa, Okain’s Bay, Port Levy and Tikao Bay.
At Spencer Park, Waimairi, North and South New Brighton beaches, dogs are prohibited for a distance of 100 metres either side of the surf lifesaving clubs’ pavilions.
At New Brighton beach, dogs are prohibited for a distance of a 100 metres north of the surf lifesaving club’s pavilion to a point 100 metres south of the pier.
At Sumner beach, dogs are prohibited for a distance of 100 metres north of the Sumner Surf Lifesaving Club’s pavilion through to Cave Rock.
At Taylor’s Mistake beach, dogs are prohibited for a distance of 50 metres either side of the surf lifesaving club pavilion.
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Poll: Do you set New Year’s resolutions?
🎉 2026 is almost here!
We’re curious ... how do you welcome it?
Do you set resolutions, follow special traditions, or just go with the flow?
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10.4% Yes! New Year, New Me
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19.8% Yes - but I rarely stick to them
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69.8% 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 ‘December bonuses’ or ‘benefit increases’
If you get suspicious communication, please contact Netsafe.
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