Skydiving over Hanmer Springs to launch this year
Thrill seekers wanting an aerial view of Hanmer Springs won't have long to wait with a new skydiving attraction launching this year.
Ashburton-based Skydiving Kiwis is introducing skydiving in Hanmer Springs later this month to coincide with the reopening of the hot pools.
The small tourist town has been hit hard by Covid-19, with the Heritage Hotel closing permanently and several job losses at the hot pools.
Scam Alert: Fake information regarding December Bonuses from MSD
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.
Poll: Are you starting to feel a lift in business confidence across the Canterbury region?
The Press reports that Canterbury is right in the middle of a construction boom, with activity forecast to peak around 2027 and major investment flowing into transport, water and energy infrastructure.
We want to know: Are you starting to feel a lift in business confidence across the Canterbury region?
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43.6% Yes
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56.4% No
Poll: Do you set New Year’s resolutions?
🎉 2026 is almost here!
We’re curious ... how do you welcome it?
Do you set resolutions, follow special traditions, or just go with the flow?
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10.5% Yes! New Year, New Me
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19.8% Yes - but I rarely stick to them
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69.6% Nah - not for me
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