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  •   Home > News > Environment

    A large hot pool complex is poised to offer 30 new jobs at Canterbury ski town Methven

    A large hot pool complex is poised to offer 30 new jobs at Canterbury ski town Methven


    The 15 to 20 million dollar Opuke Thermal Pools and Spa plans to open in August.

    Project director James McKenzie says it will provide work, and boost visitor numbers.

    He says the year-round tourist and wellness destination will provide business for other operations.

    A manager has been appointed, and staff recruiting will begin soon.

    © 2026 Newstalk ZB, NZCity

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     23 Jan: Residents in weather ravaged areas are still being urged to avoid travelling if possible, with slips and flooding still plaguing the upper North Island
     23 Jan: Destruction and tragedy have come in the wake of slips caused by record rainfall in the upper North Island
     22 Jan: Young girl among missing campers at New Zealand's Mount Maunganui after landslide — as it happened
     22 Jan: A large slip at Mt Maunganui's Mauao has hit the campsite at the hill's base
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     Today's News

    Accident and Emergency:
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    Christchurch:
    A pedestrian's seriously injured after being struck by a car on Christchurch's Riccarton Avenue about 10 to seven this evening 21:17

    International:
    Paris Hilton brings sex tape story to Washington for AI deepfake porn fight 21:07

    Environment:
    The Mount Maunganui tragedy reminds us landslides are NZ’s deadliest natural hazard 20:07

    Business:
    An expectation the official cash rate will be held steady as inflation is higher than expected 18:57

    Politics:
    Gloriavale's condemned private school is remaining open for the time being 18:37

    Environment:
    What is a landslide, how do they happen and where are they most common? 18:17

    Rugby:
    All Blacks prop Tamaiti Williams denies player power was behind the early exit of coach Scott Robertson 18:07

    Soccer:
    To football, and South Island United have claimed their first win in the Oceania Pro League 18:07

    Law and Order:
    Police want to hear from anyone who may have seen a 62-year-old man reported missing from the Invercargill area - last seen two weeks ago 17:27


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