Council and conservation groups build tiny homes for tiny birds on Banks Peninsula stuff.co.nz - get the latest breaking news, showbiz & celebrity photos, sport news & rumours, viral videos and top stories from stuff.co.nz Daily Mail and Mail on Sunday newspapers.
Akaroa, Chorlton, Duvauchelle, Le Bons Bay, Little Akaloa, Ngaio Point, Okains Bay, Robinsons Bay, Takamatua, Takamatua Bay, Fishermans Bay, Hickory Bay, Otanerito Bay and Paua Bay were among the affected areas. Most of these areas had lost power just before 8am and were expected to be restored about midday, according to the Orion website. As of 11am, all but around 600 customers had had their power restored. Orion spokeswoman Linda McGregor said there were reports of trees colliding with power lines across the network on Tuesday morning.
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Snow has coated the Port Hills in Christchurch, here dusting the car park at Victoria Park.
Clear skies and frosty temperatures ahead as polar blasts moves north stuff.co.nz - get the latest breaking news, showbiz & celebrity photos, sport news & rumours, viral videos and top stories from stuff.co.nz Daily Mail and Mail on Sunday newspapers.
“There should be an understanding of what the environment can cope with and what the community wants. “If you’re a small sleepy town that wants to remain that way, or in a sensitive marine environment, we’ve got to strike a balance.”
Danielle Colvin/Stuff Not all locals want to see the cruise ships return. Suky Thompson, who lives in nearby Robinsons Bay, said they have an enormous impact on the town. “The whole thing is an unregulated disgrace. If it were any other activity it’d be covered by the district plan, and they would be required to provide parking and meet traffic rules.