Local News
Big news: 2012 oysters to be big 'uns
Oyster lovers could have to wait another day to get their first fill of the delicacy for the year with strong winds expected for the open of the season tomorrow. Direct Fish and Oyster owner Willie Calder yesterday said winds were forecasted at 35 knots for tomorrow, well above the 20 knots he considered bad, so he did not expect any fishermen to be out in Foveaux Strait in the morning. The wind was expected to ease in the afternoon so boats may go out then, but that could mean the oysters would not be opened until Friday, he said. "The forecast is quite accurate these days so ... if it is 35 knots it's not going to be good for anybody," he said.
Read the full postSquirrel for Rakiura helicopter company
Rakiura Helicopters, the only helicopter company with a concession for operations out of Stewart Island’s Fern Gully, and Bluff’s Ocean Beach, has purchased a six-passenger Squirrel helicopter that adds capacity for travellers, hunters and commercial operators and also vital medivac facilities for the island. info@rakiurahelicopters.co.nz
Read the full postStump the Hump
Organisers of the second annual Stump the Hump 24- hour walking event along the 55km Tuatapere Hump Ridge Track on 03FEB report that there are still a few spaces left, and entries close 27JAN.
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Rental Cars for Cruise Passengers, New Zealand
The days are getting longer and warmer and already we’ve had a visit from the Radiance of the Seas, marking the start of the popular summer cruise ship season to New Zealand.
Read the full postScott Dixon Hires With Pegasus Rental Cars
What does one say or even think when one discovers that Scott Dixon has just booked a car with you?
Read the full postAdam Parore, the new owner of Pegasus
Adam Parore’s purchase of Pegasus Rental Cars has largely gone un-noticed by the press but, as far as the Pegasus franchisees and staff are concerned, it’s big breaking news.
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