As time goes by....
As I transition from one decade to another, I've been thinking about 'the good old days'.
- I could get fish & chips, tomato sauce, cheerios and a donut for school lunch - for 20c.
- Popsicles were 7c each.
- A pint of milk was 10c and purchased at the gate with tokens. The choices were blue, green or silver top.
- Bread choices were white or brown, thick or thin....or you could get half & half loaves of either thick & thin, or brown & white.
- We got dressed up to go to the movies and had to stand for 'God save the Queen' before the movie started.
- Shops were shut over weekends and holidays...except New Brighton Mall, which was the only shopping centre open on Saturday mornings and it hummed.
- Long bike rides on my Raleigh 20.
- Buying a 20c bag of lollies and taking forever to decide what I was going to have and trying hard to get my moneys worth with the 3 lollies for 1c options.
- Black & white TV and only 2 channels.
- You could get in to see your GP immediately.
- We didn't know about 'stranger danger'.
- It took about 2 weeks for mail to get to/from England or NZ. Areogrammes were the popular option.
- The good old 'Stevie Square' - but was it really good?
So much to remember.....
What do you remember?
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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53.1% Yes
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46.9% No
Family Friendly Service and Discussion
Family-friendly monthly service - Sunday, 7 December - at the Ashley Community Church. The gathering will start at 3.30 pm with a shared afternoon tea. Remember to bring something to share!
Remember to go before you come as there is no toilet on site.
Enquiries to Paul or Lesley, Ph 021 140 2074
39 Canterbury St, Ashley.
‘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
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