TODAY: Kaiapoi's Cure Boating Club celebrates 150 years on the water
A long-running boating club with an unusual name is celebrating 150 years of getting North Cantabrians on the water.
Organiser Lisa Johnstone says several great events are planned for the Cure Boating Club's celebrations this weekend, including 500-metre sprint boat races by the club building on Saturday.
The history of the club, including photos and trophies, will be showcased at the Kaiapoi Museum, in the Kaiapoi Library, from 10am to 2pm. Entry is free.
There will also be markets food stalls and a Kidzone within the grass reserve between Raven Quay and Hilton St from 10am to 4pm.
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!
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