Summer in the Styx
Come and explore Te Waoku Kahikatea Reserve with the Styx Living Laboratory Trust and enjoy a relaxing afternoon in the sun wandering through eight hectares of planted native forest, natural waterways, and lakes or hop on a kayak and float along the Pūharakekenui (Styx) River and learn about the Styx and its environs.
Try your hand at a range of fun activities related to environmental monitoring, research, and citizen science involving local wildlife, plants, water quality, Māori cultural values, and local history. Learn about Māori medicinal plants, weaving, bird monitoring, pest control, native insects and fish and wildlife management.
There will be kayaking, guided walks, planting, a scavenger hunt, and much more!
Food and refreshments will be available!
Some Choice News!
Many New Zealand gardens aren’t seeing as many monarch butterflies fluttering around their swan plants and flower beds these days — the hungry Asian paper wasp has been taking its toll.
Thanks to people like Alan Baldick, who’s made it his mission to protect the monarch, his neighbours still get to enjoy these beautiful butterflies in their own backyards.
Thinking about planting something to invite more butterflies, bees, and birds into your garden?
Thanks for your mahi, Alan! We hope this brings a smile!
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.
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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32.3% Yes
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67.7% No
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