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Make your garden bee-friendly
You don’t need much. They don’t need to be native species, they can be anything you like the look of. Grease and line the base and side of a 23cm spring-form cake tin. Scrape the batter into the cake tin and spread out evenly with a spoon or offset spatula. Release the side of the cake tin and remove baking paper from the side.
Source:Otago Daily Times
September 21, 2021 16:30 UTC
Reflecting on 100 years and the best of 99 tests
It all came to a head in the fourth test at Eden Park with the All Blacks leading the series 2-1. The test and the tour inspired what is arguably the greatest New Zealand sports book, the wonderful Old Heroes by Warwick Roger. This was his greatest test, the All Blacks’ 35-32 win in Johannesburg inspired by two sensational long-range Bunce tries. Modern classicOctober 5, 2013The All Blacks and Springboks play constantly, it seems, in the professional era, but some games stick out more than others. This was a boomer, a barn-stormer, and those who saw the All Blacks win 38-27 at Ellis Park were lucky to witness a bit of everything.
Source:Otago Daily Times
September 21, 2021 16:30 UTC
Playoffs need Otago reps, clubs agree
Paul HessianConsensus may have broken out among Dunedin’s rugby clubs. The Metropolitan Council of Rugby Clubs met on Monday night to discuss the format and structure of club rugby next season and it appears there was plenty of common ground. Harbour delegate Kerri Spence said the clubs were more united this season and Monday’s meeting had been positive. ‘‘The results from a survey show that everyone wants the best players playing. However, he confirmed his club has traditionally supported a playing structure which would ensure the best players were available.
Source:Otago Daily Times
September 21, 2021 16:30 UTC
Urban bees remain vital part of our ecosystem
A honey bee colony is highly structured with a queen bee, workers (female) and drones (male) that each have their allotted roles. Many urban beekeepers keep bees because of their fascination with bees and to support pollination in their locality. It is essential that we maintain honey bee colonies and increase the understanding of the nature and importance of bees. Bees are under threat worldwide, including New Zealand, so every effort should be made to support bees and beekeeping, including in urban areas. A bee swarm can be of concern but is infrequent and something bee keepers try to prevent.
Source:Otago Daily Times
September 21, 2021 16:30 UTC
Olivia Rodrigo wears a Glassons corset in Las Vegas
Olivia Rodrigo has shared an image of herself in a $35 Glassons corset to Instagram. Superstar Olivia Rodrigo has worn a corset top from New Zealand chain store Glassons. The top is available to purchase on Glassons’ website for $34.99, and also comes in white, brown and blue. In a release, Glassons said corsets had become a core category for the business as a popular search term, inspired by pop culture trends and series like Bridgerton. Glassons has developed a following with Gen Z with a strong online presence, and growth in Australia.
Source:Stuff
September 21, 2021 03:56 UTC
Covid-19: Man found hiding in car boot trying to leave Auckland in border breach
Prime Minister Jacinda Ardern has urged everyone in the Auckland suburb of Clover Park to get a Covid-19 test immediately. A man was found hiding in the boot of a car in a failed bid to leave Auckland and enter Waikato. The car was stopped at 2.40am on Tuesday at the Mercer checkpoint, intending to travel south out of Auckland. (File photo)While at the checkpoint, police found another man was hiding in the boot of the car. A total of 15,854 vehicles were processed at checkpoints on Monday, with 146 vehicles turned around.
Source:Stuff
September 21, 2021 03:50 UTC
Covid could cost Auckland restaurateur both his businesses
Two level 4 lockdowns and closed borders have hit downtown Auckland and Queen St hard, and there is presently no strategy to revitalise the downtown economy. An Auckland restaurateur who heads into a loss-making level 3 faced with closing both his businesses says there needs to be greater awareness of the plight of the hospitality industry. LAWRENCE SMITH/Stuff Matthew Fitzgerald, pictured at his former restaurant Madame George, faced closing two businesses as a result of the pandemic. “I don’t even know if [the Government] know what’s going on or they choose not to know what’s going on... I don’t know if it’s wilful ignorance or they’re too busy.”Restaurant Association chief executive Marisa Bidois said while it was “a relief” to see Auckland going into level 3, it wouldn’t be a salve for all businesses.
Source:Stuff
September 21, 2021 03:32 UTC
Vaccinate people queueing for KFC, Auckland councillor proposes
An Auckland councillor is calling for vaccinations to be brought to people while they queue for fried chicken. (File Photo)Loretta Roberts, National Director of the Immunisation Advisory Centre (IMAC), said bringing vaccinations to sites where people are already queueing is good for improving access. Bartley has also approached South Seas Healthcare, a Pasifika healthcare provider, who have expressed interest in potentially bringing their vaccination buses to KFC drive-thru’s. SIMON MAUDE / FAIRFAX NZ Manukau Ward Councillor Efeso Collins said bringing vaccinations to eateries and hubs would be beneficial for hard to reach communities. Stuff has approached KFC for comment.
Source:Stuff
September 21, 2021 03:00 UTC
Quiz: Afternoon trivia challenge: September 21, 2021
StuffWhich series won Best Drama Series at this week's Emmy Awards?
Source:Stuff
September 21, 2021 03:00 UTC
Police concerned for Dunedin woman missing for over a month
Dunedin woman Amaria Whatuira has been missing for over month, police say. A Dunedin woman has been missing for over month and could be anywhere in the South Island, police say. Amaria Whatuira, who goes by the name Mia, had not been seen or heard from since early August. Police appealed on Tuesday seeking any information on the missing 41-year-old, over concerns for her welfare. Whatuira’s is from North East Valley in Dunedin, police said.
Source:Stuff
September 21, 2021 02:48 UTC
Dash cam reveals horror of 'avoidable' crash that killed almost an entire family
That’s according to the Coroner’s report into the April 2019 horror smash on State Highway 1 at Atiamuri. Luke was driving a 2009 Honda Stream seven-seater back to Tokoroa after visiting whānau in Hastings. The vehicle contained eight passengers, its tyres did not meet Warrant of Fitness standards, and no-one was wearing a seatbelt. The Serious Crash Unit assessed Luke’s speed at around 115kmh prior to the loss of control. The number of passengers in the Honda, and the fact no seat belts were worn, increased the death toll.
Source:Stuff
September 21, 2021 02:48 UTC
Our housing situation is driving inequality, and it's dangerous
We need to critically examine whether it’s appropriate to talk about rising house prices as if this is a good thing, when in reality, rising house prices can also play out as rising inequality, crime, mental illness and violence. Newspaper stories and headlines could be rewritten – just substitute any reference to "rising house prices" with "rising inequality" and you have a fuller picture of what is going on. Or we can design our housing system to ensure that everyone, no matter who they are, has access to quality affordable homes. We can make the price of property commensurate with the real value of property. Redesigning the housing system to be more fair and equitable means we are going to have to make some changes in our thoughts, attitudes, policies and practices.
Source:Stuff
September 21, 2021 02:37 UTC
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Covid 19 Delta outbreak: Up to 20 North Shore Hospital staff stood down after contact with Covid positive man who evaded security
September 21 2021 There are 14 Covid cases in the community as Auckland prepares to shift down to alert level 3 tomorrow. September 21 2021 There are 14 Covid cases in the community as Auckland prepares to shift down to alert level 3 tomorrow. The man bypassed the hospital's front-of-house screening processes while staff were assisting another person and hid from security staff before running into a lift. This situation has come about after a man acted evasively to breach our strict alert level 4 hospital visitor rules on 16 September. "He bypassed front-of-house screening processes while staff were assisting another person and hid from security staff before running into a lift.
Source:New Zealand Herald
September 21, 2021 02:20 UTC
Taranaki Regional Council confirms its make-up for 2022 elections
Five Taranaki regional councillors would be elected from the New Plymouth constituency, two from North Taranaki, one from Stratford and two from South Taranaki, with one Māori representative. (file photo)The Taranaki Regional Council is sticking with 11 members next year – but one of them will represent a new region-wide Māori constituency. (Sep 21)Five councillors would be elected from the New Plymouth constituency, two from North Taranaki, one from Stratford and two from South Taranaki, with one Māori constituency representative. But the majority believed 11 councillors was the right number for a region of Taranaki’s size. The representation review took place after the council voted earlier this year for a Māori constituency for 2022.
Source:Stuff
September 21, 2021 02:16 UTC
Police car crash 'felt like something had fallen out of the sky'
“All we observed was a sudden flash of white directly in front of us at the exact moment of impact,” the civilian driver said. “It literally felt like something had fallen out of the sky directly in front of us.”Consequently, the couple’s 1936 Ford hit the left rear of the police car. READ MORE:* Police officer accelerated to try to avoid intersection crash* Officer failed to give way at Wakefield intersection, investigation finds* Police investigate September collision involving police car near NelsonSupplied The police car was also damaged in the crash last September. The civilian driver said that prior to the crash, he had restored the Ford over a two-year period as a retirement project. “This thought was soon refuted by the evidence captured by a local CCTV camera,” the civilian driver said.
Source:Stuff
September 21, 2021 02:03 UTC