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Otago Daily Times
4 days ago
- Entertainment
- Otago Daily Times
New show to feature South, encourage connection with whenua
Kahurangi Mahuika sits in Te Nohoaka o Tukiauau/Sinclair Wetlands during the filming of upcoming show Nomad. PHOTO: ALEX BRADSHAW / FIRE FIRE PRODUCTIONS The face of an upcoming programme showcasing Māori across Te Waipounamu (the South Island) hopes it will encourage all people to connect to the land. Tonight the show, called Nomad, will premiere on Whakaata Māori and online platform MĀORI+. The show follows Kahurangi Mahuika, a young Māori nomad, as he explores the South with his family and pursues a life lived off the land, just as his tīpuna did. Through his journey, Kahurangi meets people from places all over Te Waipounamu who are living self-sufficiently. Episode four takes Otago and Southland viewers to the familiar Taieri Plains in Otago, then down to the Ōtapiri area in Southland. Mr Mahuika said the episode, partially set in the Sinclair Wetlands, would see him catching up with a cousin named Tumai Cassidy, who was leading a project focused on restoration of ancestral land returned to Kāi Tahu. "It was awesome just to see the whenua, see what their project is doing — they have a massive range from nurseries to breaking down whale blubber ... and trying to bring the biodiversity of their wetlands [back] to their former glory." He said they were showcasing a lifestyle alternative to the classic "go to school to go to university, get a job and eventually retire" social norm. "I would love to think we could help inspire more of our young people, our Māori people and all people to be more conscious of the environment and the lifestyle that they lead. "We can create something beautiful with balance — it takes sacrifice, but at the end of the day it is worth it," he said. Mr Mahuika first made connections to the series creator — Alex Bradshaw from Fire Fire Productions — when filming another show called West Coasters, which chronicles the way of life for Māori living along the West Coast of New Zealand. "I jumped in on that kaupapa ... I was on their series for a couple of episodes, nothing major." After that, Mr Bradshaw asked if Mr Mahuika if he would like to collaborate on something in the future — and a few years later Nomad was born. "They designed this show ... as a thought or a whakaaro around a Māori family in the South Island, and how they connect to the land."
Yahoo
16-05-2025
- Sport
- Yahoo
Raider schedule: Ranking road trips
The Las Vegas Raiders' 2025 regular-season schedule was recently released. The Raiders play eight games on the road and we all know the Raider Nation loves to travel. I'm sure many of you are planning to hit the road this season to support the Silver and Black. I've had the privilege of attending games in all 32 NFL cities. So, to help you with your travel plans, I will rank the Raiders' trips this season. Advertisement I'm using several reasons in my formula including convenience the city, time of year, weather and other factors: Sept. 7 at New England Patriots, 10 a.m., CBS I'm really feeling this trip. I love that it's early in the season and New England is beautiful that time of year. There is added excitement that this is the first game of the season. The only thing that would make this trip perfect is if the Boston Red Sox were home that weekend. but Boston is a gem of a city regardless. What a great trip. But, full disclosure: Gillette Stadium is not super easy to get to, so plan accordingly. But everything else about this trip makes it worthwhile. Yes, try the clam chowder. Nov. 30 at Los Angeles Chargers, 1:25 p.m., CBS Advertisement The Raider Nation will be representing hard, so you might as well be part of it. This is an easy trip for West Coasters and it being on Thanksgiving weekend makes it even more appealing. Oct. 19 at Kansas City Chiefs, 10 a.m., CBS Arrowhead Stadium is a bucket-list spot for all NFL fans. This is a great time of year and Kansas City is an underrated city. Go for it. Oct. 5 at Indianapolis Colts, 10 a.m., FOX This is such an easy trip. Lucas Oil Stadium is located right downtown. The city is loaded with fun and it's all in walking distance. Don't sleep on Indy. Nov. 6 at Denver Broncos, 5:15 p.m. Amazon Advertisement A night division game to start a weekend trip, why not? The weather should be decent. Solid trip. Dec. 21 at Houston Texans, 1:25 p.m., CBS Houston isn't a bad city at all. But I'm just not feeling the Christmas week trip. Not enough about this trip pushes it up the list. Dec. 14 at Philadelphia Eagles, 10 a.m., FOX Philly is fun. But the weather could be nasty and oh, so could be the Eagles fans. Sept. 21 at Washington Commanders, 10 a.m., FOX The stadium is waaaaaaaayyyyyyyy out of the way and it's kind of a dump. But DC in the early fall is a draw. Pack those bags and have a blast. More from
New York Post
10-05-2025
- Science
- New York Post
Underwater volcano off Oregon coast ‘ballooning' with lava — and set to erupt for first time since 2015
A submarine volcano 300 miles off the coast of Oregon could erupt for the first time since 2015, spewing 'very fluid lava' into the sea where scientists were recently recording more than 1,000 daily earthquakes. Axial Seamount has exhibited increasing volcanic activity, with scientists able to measure the swelling of the underwater structure in the Pacific Ocean — indicating that the top could blow off with lava any time between now and the end of the year, NBC reported. 'This volcano is similar to ones in Hawaii that erupt very fluid lavas,' Bill Chadwick, volcanologist and research professor at Oregon State University, told the outlet. Advertisement 4 The Axial Seamount has exhibited a surge in volcanic activity. Public Domain 'They tend to inflate like a balloon in between eruptions. At Axial, the sea floor is actually rising, and that's a big signal.' In 2015, Axial Seamount had a massive eruption that leaked out a surreal amount of magma, with one lava flow measuring 450 feet thick, the report stated. Advertisement 'For reference, that's about two-thirds the height of the Space Needle in Seattle,' Chadwick explained. 'That's a lot of lava.' Despite the intensity of the explosion, the volcano poses no threat to humans. Shockingly, the Axial Seamount, located 4,626 feet below sea level, is so deep underwater that an eruption may not even be noticeable from the waters just above, scientists said. 'Even if you were out on a boat right over the seamount when it's erupting, you probably would never know it,' Chadwick told NBC News. Advertisement 4 The submarine volcano could erupt for the first time in ten years. Tim – 4 An eruption in 1998 produced this submarine lava flow. The underwater spewer is located between the two tectonic plates that are separating — which puts pressure on the seafloor, fueling volcanic activity. Axial Seamount has erupted three times in the past 30 years — in 1998, 2011, and 2015. Advertisement The submarine volcano isn't the only seismic activity West Coasters may have in store. 4 The Axial Seamount is located 4,626 feet below sea level. NOAA Hundreds of miles of Pacific Northwest coastline could tumble into the sea if the Cascadia Subduction Zone, an undersea fault line about 100 miles off the North American coast, is hit by 'The Big One,' according to a recent study. The 600-mile earthquake hotspot could see shorelines from northern California to Vancouver, Canada, sinking 6 feet or more. Luckily, the Cascadia Subduction Zone is 'located quite a distance away' from Axial Seamount, Forbes reported Friday — so there shouldn't be fears of an Earth-shaking one-two punch.
New York Post
30-04-2025
- Science
- New York Post
Major chunk of Pacific coast from California to Canada will sink into the sea if mega-earthquake hits this spot, doomsday study warns
This should have West Coasters shaking in their shoes. Hundreds of miles of coastline in the Pacific Northwest could go straight into the drink if another major earthquake strikes the region, an alarming new study warned. A 600-mile-long earthquake hotspot off the Pacific Coast could be due for another monster rumble — and if one happens, shorelines from northern California to Vancouver, Canada, could suddenly sink 6 feet or more. Towns and cities for hundreds of miles would find themselves in a brand new floodplain, at risk of catastrophic floods and tsunamis at any moment, according to the study published Monday in the journal Proceedings of the National Academy of Sciences. The aforementioned earthquake minefield is called the Cascadia Subduction Zone, an undersea fault line roughly 100 miles off the coast of North America. 6 A beach in Samoa, California, which could be underwater if an earthquake hits. San Francisco Chronicle via Getty Images 6 Damage from a 1964 quake in Anchorage, Alaska. U.S. Geological Survey 6 A map of earthquake hotspots around the Pacific Ocean showing the Cascadia Subduction Zone. FEMA A big quake there could send massive tsunamis hurtling toward the shore and change the landscape forever. It could double the 'flooding exposure of residents, structures and roads,' the study warned. Bridges, power lines and other infrastructure would need to be totally rebuilt or else risk instant destruction in a major storm. The land at risk of flooding would increase by 116 square miles (the equivalent of five Manhattans), the number of people living in floodplains would increase from around 8,000 to 22,000 — and the number of at-risk structures would go from around 13,000 to 36,000, according to the study. Those grim numbers are more than a hypothetical guess: The study's authors looked at data from another monster earthquake that wiped out a section of Canadian coastline in 1700. 6 An off-road vehicle drives the sandy trails of the Samoa Dunes Recreation Area in Samoa, California. 6 Dust rising from the side of a cliff after an earthquake in Coleville, California, on July 8, 2021 via REUTERS 6 Graphics from the study published in 'Proceedings of the National Academy of Sciences' show the possible effects of a major Cascadia quake. PNAS Oral histories by the Huu-ay-aht First Nation, in present-day Vancouver Island, tell of shaking that was so intense they thought two cosmic beings — a thunderbird and a whale — must be fighting it out. Whole forests and villages plunged into the sea, and only one in 600 people living in the area are said to have survived, according to a paper published in Seismological Research Letters. Modern science has backed up that terrifying tale: Researchers discovered 'ghost forests' and fields of native grasses that seem to have been submerged in moments — a kind of geological snapshot of what could happen if the proverbial thunderbird and whale get into another scrap. Earthquakes are impossible to truly predict, but in the next 50 years, scientists have put the odds of a major quake at 7-12% in the Cascadia Zone, and 37-42% for just the southern section, which includes northern California and Oregon. By the year 2060, those odds will have roughly doubled, according to the United States Geological Survey. So if you buy a beach house in the Pacific Northwest, you might also want to get a canoe.
Scoop
25-04-2025
- Politics
- Scoop
TTPP Costs Climb Again – But Commissioners' Fees Forecast To Drop
Article – Lois Williams – Local Democracy Reporter The West Coast Regional Council was ordered by the Local Government Commission to administer the lengthy process and has had to forecast costs as best it can, rating and borrowing to cover them as they arise. 24 April Hearing Commissioner costs for the West Coast's new District Plan are still running ahead of budget – but their bill for the year now looks set to be less hefty than predicted. A meeting yesterday of the Tai o Poutini Plan committee yesterday heard that Commissioner costs were running more than half a million dollars over the year-to-date budget of $142,667. Consultant planners and contractors' fees were also over budget by $241,000. But project manager Jo Armstrong said she now expected the Commissioner-related costs to be nearly $450,000 less than forecast by next June. 'I have highlighted for most of the year that there would be insufficient budget for that Hearing Commissioner fee item…but I do think the full year forecast that I put forward earlier may have been overstated…so that's good news.' And [council] employee costs for the period were down by $92,000 – less than half the budget forecast. There has never been a fixed budget for the Plan. The West Coast Regional Council was ordered by the Local Government Commission to administer the lengthy process and has had to forecast costs as best it can, rating and borrowing to cover them as they arise. The TTPP committee's response to the 'good news' this week was muted. Its members – council leaders and iwi – were rocked last month by estimates that the 'one plan to rule them all' will have cost West Coasters more than $8 million by the time it's released in September. The independent commissioners who heard all the TTPP submissions and drove the length and breadth of the Coast to do it, are now working their way through its chapters, finalising the rules and writing their reports. The added expenses for the period had come about because of extra work and services that were unforeseen, Ms Armstrong explained. Media costs for advertising, expected to cost about $8000, had climbed to nearly $20,000. That was down to the need to notify a variation to the Natural Hazards chapter and call for further submissions after changes to the maps following a Lidar survey. And legal expenses, although less than predicted, came to $62,000 . 'We've been taking a lot of legal advice on different topics that the Hearings Commissioners requested …to make sure their recommendations are well-grounded,' Ms Armstrong said. A number of builders and developers around the West Coast are awaiting the release of the 'Decisions' version of the Plan in spring, with zoning changes expected to open up new areas of land for housing. One of the larger projects waiting for the green light is a 200-lot subdivision at Moana, that was submitted to the Grey District Council several years ago as a private plan change, but withdrawn in anticipation of the new Plan.
