2187 days ago

EPA grants drilling and discharge consent for Otago coast to oil and gas company OMV

Nicole Reporter from Dunedin News

The Environmental Protection Authority (EPA) has granted consent to an oil and gas company to drill off the coast of Otago.

Austrian oil giant OMV applied for permission to drill up to 10 exploration and appraisal wells, along with consent for associated discharges in the Great South Basin.

The Great Southern Basin is home to protected species including yellow-eyed penguins, albatross, southern right whales and New Zealand fur seals.

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5 days ago

Poll: Are our Kiwi summer holidays helping us recharge, or holding the economy back? ☀️🥝

The Team from Neighbourly.co.nz

There’s growing debate about whether New Zealand’s extended Christmas break (and the slowdown that comes with it) affects productivity.

Tracy Watkins has weighed in ... now it’s your turn. What’s your take? 🤔

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Are our Kiwi summer holidays helping us recharge, or holding the economy back? ☀️🥝
  • 73.1% We work hard, we deserve a break!
    73.1% Complete
  • 16.2% Hmm, maybe?
    16.2% Complete
  • 10.7% Yes!
    10.7% Complete
795 votes
3 days ago

Brain Teaser of the Day 🧠✨ Can You Solve It? 🤔💬

The Riddler from The Neighbourly Riddler

How many balls of string does it take to reach the moon?

(Peter from Carterton kindly provided this head-scratcher ... thanks, Peter!)

Do you think you know the answer? Simply 'Like' this post and we'll post the answer in the comments below at 2pm on the day!

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1 day ago

Celebrate in Style: Craft Your Own Decor with Testpots

The Team from Resene ColorShop Dunedin

Create handcrafted celebrations using Resene testpots. Find out how to create your own with these easy step by step instructions.

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