Cold weather making you feel stiff as a board? I have an idea for you.
It's so easy to stay at home on winter evenings, when it's dark outside, and feels like it's mostly been raining! Keeping your body moving though, and giving yourself some time to move, breathe and stretch, is just as important now as at any other time of year.
At Yoga for Stiff People we move at a nice, slow pace. I'll guide you through detailed instruction on how to move and what you may feel in each pose, helping you find more ease and comfort in your body. The vibe is good-humoured and supportive, and you don't need to know anything about yoga, or even be able to bend very much at all!
Join me at-
- the Ōakura Hall Supper Room, 9am Sundays
- Waimanu Studio, McGiven Drive, New Plymouth, on Tuesdays at 6pm
Book your spot at www.shineyoga.co.nz... or get in touch if you have any questions at hello@shineyoga.co.nz. I'd love to hear from you!
Poll: Should we be giving the green light to new mining projects? 💰🌲
The Environmental Protection Authority announced this week that a proposed mine in Central Otago (near Cromwell) is about to enter its fast-track assessment process. A final decision could come within six months, and if it’s approved, construction might start as early as mid-2026.
We want to know: Should mining projects like this move ahead?
Keen to dig deeper? Mike White has the scoop.
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53.2% Yes
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46.8% No
‘Tis the season to not get scammed ...
As Christmas gift shopping moves increasingly online, scammers are ramping up their activity across the country.
Dunedin’s Investigation Support Unit is seeing more and more people fall victim to scams and other fraudulent activity, particularly on Facebook Marketplace.
There are a few ways to avoid the scams and keep yourself safe doing online trades this holiday season, says Southern District Service Delivery Manager Senior Sergeant Dalton.
🔒 “A good first step when looking to purchase something on Marketplace is to check when the seller’s Facebook profile was created. If it’s very recent, there is a higher risk that they have just created this account for a one-off fake item.”
🔒 Another important step is to make sure the seller’s profile name and bank account name match up. “We’re seeing a lot of scammers claiming their bank account name is different because it belongs to their partner or family member - that’s a huge red flag."
🔒 “When you’re selling, never trust a screenshot anyone sends you showing that payment has been made. Check your own bank account to make sure a payment has gone through."
🔒 “Quite frankly, it’s best for all parties to agree to pay, or be paid, for items in cash and in-person. Ideally in a public place with CCTV coverage."
🔒 "If you’re buying a car, check Carjam.co.nz to see if it’s stolen or if there’s money owed on it.”
A reminder: Suspicious activity can be reported on 105
Taranaki, what does a town centre with better community spaces look like to you?
South Taranaki District Council is taking action after hearing calls for safer walking areas, better public spaces, and stronger connections between the town centre, river, and beach.
We’d love to hear from you: In urban centres, what does ‘people-friendly’ look like to you?
Want to hear more about the plans? You can read more here.
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