Gypsy Day is nearly upon us
With Gypsy Day officially June 1, expect to see stock on our roads around Selwyn and Ashburton over the next few weeks.
If you're a farmer or farm worker planning to move stock or your belongings near Gypsy Day and are keen to chat to our reporter, email helena.oneill@fairfaxmedia.co.nz
The Selwyn District Council has issued the following advice to anyone moving stock on local roads this winter:
Any stock moved on state highways will need a consent from the NZ Transport Agency. Council consent is needed for roads with a 70km speed limit and other high volume roads. Cattle must be moved in mobs smaller than 400 on roads in Selwyn. It's free to apply for consent from the council but you need to allow two working days for your application to be processed. To check the rules visit www.selwyn.govt.nz....
When moving stock high visibility garments, lights and warning signs are recommend so motorists can see stock. To improve safety use a direct route and avoid moving stock at peak driving times. A pilot vehicle is required at the front and rear of stock at all times to avoid a crash. If you are approaching animals on the road, slow down and don't toot your horn as it may cause the animals to panic.
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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37.5% Yes
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62.5% No
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