2568 days ago

Kopu Wharf Upgrade Report Glosses Over Climate Change Impacts

Denis from Thames

Sea Link Makes Sense But Land-Based Marine Services May Flood
TCDC has received a report on the proposed Kopu Landing Site Upgrade. The preferred option is to build a new slipway/pontoon/ wharf, to support an expanded marine service industry for the aquaculture industry in the Firth of Thames.

With fragile roading, alternative transport links via the sea make sense. But the expanded onshore marine service industry at Kopu is proposed on low-lying land likely to be flooded from the sea. Once again climate change impacts are ignored. Read More at - teggtalk.wordpress.com...

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27 days ago

Some Choice News!

Kia pai from Sharing the Good Stuff

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!

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5 days ago

Neighbourhood Challenge: Who Can Crack This One? ⛓️‍💥❔

The Riddler from The Neighbourly Riddler

What has a head but no brain?

Do you think you know the answer? Simply 'Like' this post if you know the answer and the big reveal will be posted in the comments at 2pm on the day!

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5 days ago

Scam Alert: Fake information regarding December Bonuses from MSD

The Team from Neighbourly.co.nz

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.

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