2113 days ago

Granity and Ngakawau get $3.6 million Government-funded seawall

Nicole Mathewson Reporter from The Press

The Government is pledging $3.6 million for a seawall to protect the West Coast's State Highway 67 at Granity.
The funding is part of the $12 billion NZ Upgrade Programme announced by the Government last month when $300m was allocated for capital projects in regional New Zealand.

Regional Economic Development Minister Shane Jones also announced $15m of funding for West Coast ports and roads, which would help improve safety and resilience, and enable future economic growth.

About $5m would be spent upgrading six single-lane bridges on SH73 and SH6 and a $1.5m cycle and walkway would be added to the Tatare Bridge at Franz Josef.

Westport and Greymouth would both receive $4m to install floating pontoons to help the fishing industries and Jacksons Bay near Haast would get $500,000 to repair its wharves.

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3 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? ☀️🥝
  • 72.2% We work hard, we deserve a break!
    72.2% Complete
  • 16.7% Hmm, maybe?
    16.7% Complete
  • 11.1% Yes!
    11.1% Complete
594 votes
1 day 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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12 hours ago

Hokitika, we're adding to your local Christmas magic for a late night🎄

The Team from SPCA Hokitika - Centre & Op Shop

Our SPCA Op Shop at 108 Revell Street is open late until 8PM this Friday 12 December, near the town’s fabulous Santa Parade! 🎅

Make a night of it to watch the festive parade and to browse some preloved, budget-friendly Christmas gifts or decorations – all while supporting animals in need.

Come along for festive fun, see you there! 🎁✨

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