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Warning issued after potentially toxic algae discovered in Canterbury river
A health warning for the Selwyn River (Waikirikiri) has been issued following the discovery of potentially toxic algae.
The warning, issued by the Canterbury District Health Board, is in place at Whitecliffs Domain (camping area) and upstream of Whitecliffs Rd (picnic area). People should avoid… View moreA health warning for the Selwyn River (Waikirikiri) has been issued following the discovery of potentially toxic algae.
The warning, issued by the Canterbury District Health Board, is in place at Whitecliffs Domain (camping area) and upstream of Whitecliffs Rd (picnic area). People should avoid the area and keep animals, particularly dogs, away from the water until the health warning is lifted. People should also stay out of the water.
It can produce toxins harmful to animals and people. Human symptoms include skin rashes, nausea, stomach cramps, tingling and numbness around the mouth and fingertips. If pets show signs of illness, they should be taken to the vet.
Every low-flowing river should be treated cautiously and the presence of toxic algae should be checked, a CDHB media statement said.
Environment Canterbury will continue monitoring and the public will be notified of changes in water quality.
Kaikōura District Council hires new chief executive
The Kaikōura District Council has hired a new chief executive.
He is Will Doughty, who came to Kaikōura as the council's rebuild director after the earthquake, and went on to a management role with the North Canterbury Transport Infrastructure Recovery (NCTIR) alliance.
The new chief … View moreThe Kaikōura District Council has hired a new chief executive.
He is Will Doughty, who came to Kaikōura as the council's rebuild director after the earthquake, and went on to a management role with the North Canterbury Transport Infrastructure Recovery (NCTIR) alliance.
The new chief executive had experience in leadership roles across a wide range of projects, delivering major work programmes for the Christchurch City Council through the city's infrastructure rebuild.
Doughty, who will take up the reins at the council in February, said he was excited about the opportunity.
“We live in a truly incredible place and I look forward to leading a great team to help our community to continue to recover and prosper,” he said.
The new chief executive's contract is for five years.
Throwback Thursday
The annual Canterbury A&P show has been entertaining families for decades. This photograph from our archives was taken in November 1958.
This year's show (due to be held last week) was cancelled in May because of the financial uncertainty caused by coronavirus and public health concerns.… View moreThe annual Canterbury A&P show has been entertaining families for decades. This photograph from our archives was taken in November 1958.
This year's show (due to be held last week) was cancelled in May because of the financial uncertainty caused by coronavirus and public health concerns. Read more about that here.
BNZ to close 38 bank branches
Bank of New Zealand will close 38 branches over the next seven months, despite an earlier commitment not to shut any regional branches until at least 2022.
In the South Island, the closures include Cromwell, Geraldine, Waimate, Westport, Akaroa, Balclutha, Hanmer Springs, Methven, Reefton, Tākaka… View moreBank of New Zealand will close 38 branches over the next seven months, despite an earlier commitment not to shut any regional branches until at least 2022.
In the South Island, the closures include Cromwell, Geraldine, Waimate, Westport, Akaroa, Balclutha, Hanmer Springs, Methven, Reefton, Tākaka and Winton.
Read more and see the full list of affected branches here.
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