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| John missing from Richmond has been found by Police |
Missing Richmond man located
The man previously reported missing from the Richmond area since yesterday has now been located safe and well.
Police would like to thank those members of the public who provided information on his whereabouts, which enabled officers to locate him.
Have you seen John?
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Police are appealing for the public's help to find John Doyle. |
Have you seen John?
Police are appealing for the public's help to find John Doyle.
He was last seen leaving his residence on Wensley Road, Richmond at around 9am yesterday 12 April 2023.
John was wearing a cream-coloured jacket, black shoes and was using two hiking sticks.
Police and John’s family have concerns for his welfare.
Anyone who has seen John or has information on his whereabouts is urged to call Police on 105, quoting event number P054289384.
Police are still appealing for sightings of John. He was last seen leaving his Richmond home yesterday morning.
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| 28-30 April 2023 www.autumntango.co.nz --------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- |
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Welcome tangueros to the second ‘Autumn Tango in Arrowtown’ festival New Zealand
With a theme of autumn colours TANGO LIBRE of Tasman/Nelson is presenting 'Autumn Tango in Arrowtown' a Tango Festival in Central Otago, New Zealand, at the end of April.
The 2nd annual 'AUTUMN TANGO IN ARROWTOWN' starts on the evening of Friday 28 April and ends on Sunday 30 April 2023, in this splendid autumn New Zealand town Arrowtown.
When you think about autumn in New Zealand, you think about Arrowtown. A charming and quirky town, a delightful gold rush village nestled beside the sparkling Arrow River and below magnificent peaks. In this historic mining town there’s not just the glint of gold in the river, there’s a dazzling display of gold in the leaves as the trees put on a show that’s unsurpassed in this country. A delightful autumn place to hold an Autumn Tango Festival with a theme of wonderful autumn colours.
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| Autumn colours in the Chinese gold mining settlement Arrowtown NZ photo R Therkleson |
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| Autumn Colours in Buckingham Street Arrowtown. Photo R Therkleson |
The festival for two years now has been organised and produced by Mrs Anne-Maree Therkleson, Tango teacher and festival organiser of Tango Libre in Tasman/Nelson.
Anne-Maree says “It’s less than a couple of weeks to go and tangueros are getting excited about dancing again in this beautiful Arrowtown location. Thank you to all those who have already registered, but please register now.”
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| Anne-Maree Therkleson and her new husband Stevan Polder |
“We have just added another Milonga before the Festival begins. Indeed, even more chance to dance, let’s gather together in Frankton on the Thursday night and join a special milonga hosted by the Queenstown Tangueros.”
Tangueros going to the 'Autumn Tango Festival' now have the opportunity of five Milongas to attend, one hosted by Queenstown tangueros and four in the 'Autumn Tango' festival itself.
The festival is mainly held in the Arrowtown Athenaeum Hall built in the 1870’s. You’ll be enchanted by its location within the heritage main street. One Milonga is held at the special Lake Hayes.
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| The heritage Main Street Buckingham Street Arrowtown.The Arrowtown Athenaeum Hall where the festival is held is half way down this street. Photo R Therkleson |
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| One Milonga is held in a wonderful new hall over looking Lake Hayes in full autumn colours. Photo R Therkleson |
Anne-Maree said “Registrations are still open. Followers please check that your partner hasn’t already registered with someone else! Single leaders you can just go ahead and register if you don’t have a partner - don’t worry - I have one for you!”
Check out the website for details and to register for the festival at:
www.autumntango.co.nz
But there’s more to do in Arrowtown than tango. You can gaze in awe at the many colours of the leaves whilst being enchanted by the heritage main street and the beautiful walking trails. It's a New Zealand treasure!
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| Have brunch at the many cafes in Arrowtown while looking at the wonderful colours of nature. Photo R Therkleson |
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| Take in the historical beauty of the old gold miners cottages Arrowtown in autumn. Photo R Therkleson |
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| Queenstown Central Otago. Photo R Therkleson |
Before the 'Autumn Tango Festival' the 'Arrowtown Autumn Festival' is on from the 20 - 25 April. An action packed 6 days of events for everyone. Now in its 37th year, the festival attracts large numbers of locals and visitors to the beautiful town during one of the most colourful times of year. Check out the website below for more details and the festival programme.
https://arrowtownautumnfestival.co.nz/
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| Part of the Arrowtown Autumn festival. Arrowtown media photo |
Explore the Arrowtown Historical Chinese Settlement, among the autumn trees, to see the early Chinese gold miners homes. When the returns from gold mining declined, many Chinese turned to garden produce for their income. Potatoes, corn, cabbage, peas, gooseberries and strawberries were among the most commonly grown crops in Central Otago.
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Arrowtown Chinese Settlement and the story of a remarkable people. From the late 1860s to the 1880s this was one of many camps and settlements established by Chinese gold seekers in Otago-Southland. By the turn of the century, however, most had been abandoned; their simple dwellings left to decay. Today the restored remains of Arrowtown's Chinese settlement offers a rare glimpse into the life and times of New Zealand's first Chinese immigrants. Photo R Therkleson |
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| The interesting door handle to the above Chinese gold diggers hut lasts to this day. Photo R Therkleson |
Anne-Maree finally said “start your holiday with the 'Arrowtown Autumn Festival' then stay on and dance all weekend amongst the splendid autumnal colours and explore the historical features of Arrowtown and the beautiful region of Central Otago! Warmly and in great anticipation of another amazing festival, see you all soon!”
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| The Arrow River autumn colours Arrowtown. Arrowtown media photo |
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| Arrowtown in the evening. Photo R Therkleson |
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| Buckingham Street Arrowtown in about 1870s Photo Arrowtown media |
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| Buckingham Street Arrowtown in 1900 Photo Arrowtown media |
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| An aerial view of Arrowtown. Arrowtown media photo |
Daylight saving ends in NZ for another year
Here's how to get your head around the changes.
When does daylight saving end in New Zealand?
This year, daylight saving will end at 2am on Sunday, 2 April.
Each year, daylight saving time ends at 2am on the first Sunday of April.
Are the clocks moving forwards or back?
Clocks will be moved back by a hour - which means an extra hour's sleep-in for your Sunday!
When will daylight saving begin in 2023?
For those wanting to get a head start on planning summer picnics, daylight saving will begin again on the first Sunday in October.
Daylight saving time officially starts again for those states participating at 2am on 1 October, 2023.
This is when clocks move forward one hour, to 3am New Zealand Standard Time.
Good night
Pigeon Post News Richmond, Tasman.
Tasman District Council
30 March, 2023
Water restrictions have been lifted for residents on council water supplies in Waimea, Wakefield and their rural extensions with immediate effect on Thursday 30 March
The announcement applies to residents on Council water supplies in Richmond, Brightwater, Hope, Wakefield, Redwood Valley and Māpua / Ruby Bay.
This also applies to Nelson residents living on Champion Road, the Wakatu Industrial Estate and parts of Saxton Road West, where water is supplied from the Richmond Water Supply Scheme.
Water users in the affected areas had previously been under Phase A restrictions, prompted by uncertain rain forecasts and Council concerns around exceeding the amount of water it could extract from its intakes.
However, the measures taken to reduce the level of abstraction in recent weeks had provided the necessary shift beyond the risk area for any exceedance.
We will continue to monitor water usage and rainfall, so restrictions may be implemented again in the future.
We want to thank everyone for doing their part to conserve water over the summer months.
Pigeon Post News, Richmond, Tasman.
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| These boulders fell off the bluff and onto SH6 in July 2022. |
Dellows Bluff Rock Removal - to stabilise cliff face above SH6
Waka Kotahi NZ Transport Agency is advising all travellers and regular users of SH6 about rock clearing work at Dellows Bluff which had been a problem for years.
The intention is to reduce, as much as possible, the risk of more boulders falling onto the highway and closing the road during blasting works for two night closures.
In a statement, Waka Kotahi said the planned works are set to start Wednesday 29 March and continue on Thursday 30 March between 6pm and 8pm.
Travellers should plan ahead for two night closures from Hinehaka Road to the intersection of SH6/Sh65.
The road will be closed during this time so that contractors can start work on making the cliff face safer and reduce the risks of more boulders falling onto the highway.
Blasting and rock clearance work will be done removing dangerous rocks and overhangs from the cliff face where previous rock fall happened in July 2022.
The road will be open to all traffic outside of working hours with a temporary speed limit of 50km/h in place.
The maintenance work continues on from last year which saw SH6 at Dellows Bluff reduced to one lane with a protective container wall between the rock face and the road and with ongoing work to a drop out site near the rockfall.
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A protective container wall had been installed at the site of a rockfall at Dellows Bluff, near Murchison, on State Highway 6, which was down to the single lane in the area in 2022. |
No detours are available, but Emergency services will have access through the site if required.
Tasman District Council announced to allow extra time for your journey and please be patient while the crews carry out these essential works.
TDC advise that these works may be postponed at short notice due to weather or other unforeseen circumstance and be rescheduled.
Pigeon Post News, Richmond, Tasman.
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| COLD TEMPERATURES AND SNOW ON THE SOUTH ISLAND PASSES |
First notable snowfalls of the year and drop in temperature
27/03/2023
Covering period of Monday 27 - Thursday 30 March
MetService is forecasting a cold southerly outbreak this week, which is set to bring cold temperatures, rain and the first noteworthy snowfalls of the year to Aotearoa New Zealand.
A cold front moves over the country from tonight (Monday) and brings a blast of cold air and rain. This rain will fall as snow on mountains and elevated areas. MetService expects snow levels as low as 400 to 700 metres above sea level over the southern and eastern parts of the South Island.
MetService meteorologist Mmathapelo Makgabutlane says: “The Queenstown-Lakes and Central Otago Districts may get noticeable snow accumulations from early morning Tuesday, where the first MetService Heavy Snow Watch of the year has been issued until midday Tuesday.”
These snowfalls may affect high country farms, as well as high-level roads and mountain passes. Road Snow Warnings have been issued for Lewis Pass, Porters Pass, Lindis Pass and the Crown Range Road for the potential of snow settling on the road.
Over the North Island mountains, snowfalls will be brief on Wednesday morning.
Below the snow in the mountains, other areas will experience a sharp drop in temperatures that will be strikingly felt, both in the daytime (maximum temperature), as well as overnight (minimum temperature).
“Christchurch and Wellington City only get a high of 12°C on Wednesday, which will likely feel colder due to the wind chill effect from those punchy southerlies over the eastern South Island and lower North Island. Overnight temperatures will be near freezing for parts of Southland and Otago into Wednesday morning, and central North Island Thursday morning, so no doubt those winter blankets will come in handy this week,” Makgabutlane advises.
The Chatham Islands don’t escape the weather. After a showery start to the week, Wednesday and Thursday bring periods of rain, gale force winds and large southwesterly swells. The east coast of the North Island will also likely see large swells on Wednesday, with a second pulse on Thursday. MetService advise to take care in coastal areas.
A ridge of high pressure towards the end of the working week flips the script, and ushers in a settled close to the month.
“After a dip mid-week, it will certainly be a brighter end to March 2023,” Makgabutlane says.
MetService Report
Pigeon Post News, Richmond, Tasman.
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