Just noticed Otago University have been working on a NZ wide aid to residents, and I also think it could be looked at as another “helper” in the mix for folk considering their options about living in certain areas.
A searchable online map showing where in New Zealand cyclists have been injured as a result of car doors opening has been created by University of Otago injury prevention researchers.
Currently the map shows approximately 245 cycle door injury location over this 2007-11 period and indicates their seriousness and the direction the cyclist was traveling. And because its an overlay that rests on-top of Google Maps, its a breeze to use and visualise.
Two Editions back, the Nelson / Waimea Weekies announced they had just undergone a revamp of their website, so I thought I should ensure that you are aware of same.
Head on over there, or rather click here to be taken there now.
As I mentioned last week there’s ways, other than just reading here or my twitter feed, that you can keep up to date with happenings in the Nelson bays region of New Zealand.
First up its the paper that heralds itself on “only good news reporting”, perhaps a first in newspaper publishing?
The Nelson Weekly (click link below for latest edition)
The Nelson Weeklyis delivered free to householder letterboxes each week.
Not forgetting our southern cousins, next up for free public consumption is the Waimea Weekly,
The Waimea Weekly – click below for latest edition
actually a paper that was started before the Nelson Weekly….The Waimea Weekly was the original in the region that proudly proclaiming itself to be all about “good news.”
What if you are an avid trout fisherman, but also enjoy the thrill of racing through the outdoor wilderness on your MTB. How about combining the two…..
Mountain Bike Fly Fishing – Nelson
….just another thing to do when you either holiday or live here surrounded by National Parks, rivers, mountains, etc.
