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Lisa Ford, 42, was reported missing on Tuesday as family had concerns for her wellbeing. She was found safe and well on Wednesday.
A woman who went missing from a small Canterbury town has been found safe and well. Lisa Ford, 42, was reported missing after last being seen in Tai Tapu, about 18 kilometres southwest of Christchurch, early on Tuesday. She was found “safe and well” on Wednesday. A police spokeswoman confirmed Ford was found in the Governors Bay area about 11.15am.
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Co-owner Eric Devos said business was down around 20 per cent the past weekend, on pre-Christmas numbers. “Normally this is a big season for us, it’s hard enough there’s no international tourists.”
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A car travels down Dyers Pass Rd in Christchurch s Port Hills towards Cashmere. The stretch of road has caused years of traffic headaches. (Video first published in April 2018) They would have to cut back on hours for their staff, he said. “We can’t afford to pay people if no-one’s here.” The road being down to one lane was causing long waits, Devos said. He was also worried about losing regular customers from Diamond Harbour and Governors Bay, now choosing to commute to work through Lyttelton Tunnel instead.
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Freddy, a 12-month-old poodle/spaniel cross, prefers to visit Libby Millar and the Barefoot Café in Christchurch’s Welles St, rather than go to a puppy day care centre. It includes a breakfast mix of meat and kibble and a choice of steaks priced up to $30 for dinner, depending on how spoiled your pooch is. Here’s an updated list of dog-friendly hospitality spots in Christchurch: Aikmans Bar and Eatery Dogs are welcome in the sports bar area of Aikmans in Merivale and have been for many years. Bailies Bar This Edgeware watering hole offers a relaxed vibe as well as pub grub, a brunch menu and dog-friendly atmosphere.
Joe Johnson/Stuff Here’s a list of dog-friendly hospitality spots in Christchurch: Hello Sunday The new owners of the popular Sydenham café are keeping it much the same – retaining the same staff, menu and vibe – including the café’s dog-friendly atmosphere. Antigua Boat Sheds The boat sheds on the banks of the Avon River in the central city have been a part of Christchurch’s history for more than 130 years, and its café is dog friendly. Rollickin Gelato Both Rollickin stores in the central city – New Regent St and Cashel St – have water bowls and host events for dogs and their owners, who can enjoy the icecream while they’re there.
“It’s water off a duck’s back to me, the negative stuff. We’ve had people say they will never set foot in the hotel ever again – great, as far as I’m concerned.” Negative commenters on the hotel’s Facebook page have been swiftly called out by Dyer and other members of the public. “It’s interesting – some people, a very small minority, seem to want to signal to the world on social media that they are racist.”
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Jeremy Dyer, owner of the newly re-named Ōtoromiro Hotel – formerly the Governors Bay Hotel – says most people have been supportive of the name change.