Reporter’s Diary (Press, 30 October 1984)
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Summary: Reporter’s Diary (Press, 30 October 1984)
In Canterbury, tomato prices are causing confusion among consumers, as glasshouse-grown tomatoes remain expensive, ranging from $5.99 to $7.98 per kilogram in Christchurch shops. Surprisingly, the same quality tomatoes were available for only $2.99 per kilogram in Greymouth, leading to speculation that it might be worth driving to the West Coast for a bulk purchase. In Avonside, the Tait family is faced with a string of unfortunate events regarding their above-ground swimming pool. After having a Koi stolen and replacing their pool with a new insured one, that second pool was recently destroyed in a fire in their garden shed. The cause of the fire remains unknown, and while the family contemplates purchasing another pool, there is apprehension about the fate of a potential third one. Meanwhile, the University of Canterbury's zoology department received support from the National Science Foundation to further a research project on the energy use of the native harrier hawk. Equipment previously used for penguin research in Antarctica was located and has now been loaned to the university for use in this hawk study. Crayfishermen are puzzled by a claim from an Auckland company intending to export live crayfish to Japan, which indicated that the crays must be kept in freshwater tanks for two days prior to shipment. Traditionally, fishermen know that crayfish perish in freshwater within minutes, raising questions about the practicality of this approach. At Shantytown, the main steam locomotive, named Kaitangata, is set for a grand unveiling at the New Year after being out of service for two years due to restoration work at a Greymouth foundry. In addition, a working sawmill is being constructed using equipment from the ancient Brown’s Creek sawmill. Finally, a two-year-old Hereford bull is reported missing from Nola Bamford's property in North Canterbury. Valued at $1,000, the bull was last seen heading towards the Hurunui River bridge. A search has turned up hoof-prints in the riverbed, prompting inquiries from anyone with information to contact the relevant authorities. In a light-hearted note, feminist influences are spotted in educational materials, specifically in mathematics papers where Farmer Brown has transitioned from a "he" to a "her," indicating changing perspectives in traditional roles.
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