Rakaia Volunteer Fire Brigade chief Tyrone Burrowes was at his Mobil service station when he heard the terrible sound of a campervan and a milk tanker colliding.
Dozens of schools are giving their students and some teachers a four-day weekend, so they do not have to go back to class on the Friday after Waitangi Day.
Rangiora and Kaiapoi residents will get the chance to have their say on what parking demand might look like in 2040 - and whether they are willing to pay for a good spot.