Hurunui District , Amberley

New lottery, new home

New lottery, new home

For just $15, you could win a fully furnished home in Clarks Beach, Auckland worth over $1 million. Buy your tickets today!

7 days ago

The tiger who came to tea

Resene

Trays are such a useful item to have in the home – they are obviously great for serving food and drinks, particularly breakfast in bed! Find out how to create your own with Resene wallpaper and Resene Colorwood wood stain with these easy step by step instructions. Find out more

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7 days ago

Celebrate Ageless Beauty with Bioptron

Rae from Room To Heal

The Light that Helps you Heal at Home

UNLOCK THE POWER OF LIGHT FOR HEALING, WELLNESS, AND BEAUTY

BIOPTRON® Hyperlight is a scientifically tested, patented, and certified light therapy medical device trusted by healthcare professionals, wellness centres, and individuals worldwide. It … View more
The Light that Helps you Heal at Home

UNLOCK THE POWER OF LIGHT FOR HEALING, WELLNESS, AND BEAUTY

BIOPTRON® Hyperlight is a scientifically tested, patented, and certified light therapy medical device trusted by healthcare professionals, wellness centres, and individuals worldwide. It harnesses the power of light to promote natural healing, pain relief, and skin rejuvenation.

Are your looking for a natural way to maintain your youthful glow? Bioptron Light Therapy is the answer you have been waiting for!

Bioptron has earned the prestigious award for Best Anti-Ageing Device at the 2nd Aesthetic & Anti-Aging Medicine European Congress AMEC 2014, a testament to its remarkable effectiveness in promoting radiant, youthful skin.

Here’s how it works: Bioptron’s advanced light therapy penetrates deep into the skin, stimulating collagen production—a key factor in reducing fine lines and wrinkles. As we age, our collagen levels decrease, but Bioptron helps to replenish them, leaving skin smoother and firmer.

Bioptron also enhances microcirculation, delivering vital nutrients and oxygen to the skin. This process revitalises the complexion, reducing discolouration, fading blemishes, and restoring natural luminosity.

Purchase your very own Bioptron here www.immersioncosmetics.co.nz...

Sale Price - Pickup Rangiora

Exceptional Products & Services
Room to Heal in Rangiora
Reiki Practitioner
Therapeutic Massage Therapist
Bioptron Medical Light Therapist
Email: raeimmersioncosmetics@gmail.com

Sensing Souls @ Room to Heal
Clairvoyant Medium/Psychic
House Investigation & Cleaning
Email: sensingsouls@xtra.co.nz

Price: $3,000

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8 days ago

Caravan/Tenting Miscellania pegs etc;'

Rob & Kate from Rangiora

Caravan/Tenting Miscellania pegs etc;'
Variety of Pegs, awning springs, mallet & peg puller, dry bag, basins,picnic ground sheet, etc as per Photo.

Price: $20

8 days ago

Does Your Organisation Need New Flooring?

Carpet Court

Is the flooring at your school, early childhood, community or sports centre old and threadbare? Or perhaps you have a new space where there’s no flooring at all. Your organisation could be eligible to receive $2,000 + gst from the RhinoKids Flooring Fund to go towards new flooring. Plus, one … View moreIs the flooring at your school, early childhood, community or sports centre old and threadbare? Or perhaps you have a new space where there’s no flooring at all. Your organisation could be eligible to receive $2,000 + gst from the RhinoKids Flooring Fund to go towards new flooring. Plus, one lucky organisation will win a $20,000 flooring makeover!

Carpet Court is continuing its’ mission to help improve Kiwi kids’ learning environments by rolling out its’ nationwide fund for the fifth year in a row. Apply today!
Find out more

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9 days ago

Bulk Griselinia Plants

Vicki from Rangiora

Clearance sale on well established Griselinia Plants. Some slightly misshapen but will be just fine planted out. Pic is of a small sample. Around 200 available. $3 per plant. Woodend pickup.

Price: $3

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9 days ago

Spring gardening tips

Charles Upham Retirement Village

Dreaming of a garden bursting with colour and fresh produce? Shane Fairbairn, Ryman Healthcare’s Landscape Manager, shares his top tips to make it happen. You’ll be set to create a gorgeous, relaxing space in no time - grab your trowel, and let’s dig in.

Click read more for more … View more
Dreaming of a garden bursting with colour and fresh produce? Shane Fairbairn, Ryman Healthcare’s Landscape Manager, shares his top tips to make it happen. You’ll be set to create a gorgeous, relaxing space in no time - grab your trowel, and let’s dig in.

Click read more for more information.

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10 days ago

Share your ideas for WDC waste management

Frank from Waikuku & Waikuku Beach

My wife received an email from the Waimak Council at the beginning of September inviting her say on waste management. I assume from the very little response that very few people received this email and even know about this. Here is the link so you can put in your input. … View moreMy wife received an email from the Waimak Council at the beginning of September inviting her say on waste management. I assume from the very little response that very few people received this email and even know about this. Here is the link so you can put in your input. letstalk.waimakariri.govt.nz...

10 days ago

Roading funding shortfall leads to Hurunui annual plan rethink

Nicole Mathewson Reporter from The Press

By David Hill, Local Democracy Reporter

Some rates relief could be in store for Hurunui ratepayers next year as the council reconsiders its roading priorities.

The Hurunui District Council forecast an average 14.49% rates hike for the 2025-26 financial year in the 2024-34 long-term plan.

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By David Hill, Local Democracy Reporter

Some rates relief could be in store for Hurunui ratepayers next year as the council reconsiders its roading priorities.

The Hurunui District Council forecast an average 14.49% rates hike for the 2025-26 financial year in the 2024-34 long-term plan.

But after receiving a significantly reduced subsidy from Waka Kotahi NZ Transport Agency (NZTA), council chief executive Hamish Dobbie said staff are having another look at the roading programme.

‘‘In our long-term plan consultation, our residents signalled they wanted us to invest in our roads, so now it is about figuring out what is a wise investment with the funding we have.’’

He said the council will need to reconsider what it can afford to fund, based on the lower-than-expected subsidy.

The Hurunui council receives a 52% subsidy from NZTA on approved projects, with ratepayers paying the balance.

The council has met with NZTA since raising concerns about the funding it received in the 2024-27 National Land Transport Programme.

It had sought a 184% increase, but NZTA director regional relationships James Caygill said this was ‘‘unaffordable’’.

Dobbie said ratepayers were already paying two-thirds of the district’s roading budget as a number of projects were not funded by NZTA.

Options for a revised roading programme will be presented to the council to consider ahead of next year’s annual plan.

Dobbie did not expect rates to rise any more than the 14.49% signalled and will likely be less.

Funding has been reduced for low cost, low risk projects, which cost less than $2 million, so these will need to be reconsidered, he said.

‘‘It means the Government doesn’t value that type of work, so we need to consider how we value it.

‘‘The Government values the sealed road networks, so how do we allocate ratepayer money to those aspects of our network versus our unsealed roads.’’

Dobbie said Hurunui, a large rural community with around 13,000 residents, had about 900km of unsealed roads and 600km of sealed roads.

The council estimated it needs about $3 million a year to maintain and upgrade its ageing network of 286 bridges.

‘‘I think we have an understanding of what the issues are, but I wouldn’t say we are any closer to finding a solution,’’ Dobbie said.

He said he understood NZTA is restricted by Government funding.

‘‘This Government claims to be about infrastructure, so hopefully they can find a way to help us with intergenerational (or debt) funding and help us to pay it back.

‘‘We will pay our share.’’

Transport Minister Simeon Brown and NZTA have been contacted for comment.

■ LDR is local body journalism co-funded by RNZ and NZ On Air.

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10 days ago

New Zealand's First CBD Alternative....

Rae from Room To Heal

100% NZ grown Hemp based remedies for Mind, Body & Skin, to combat stress and target issues at their source so you can feel better every day.

Are you in Pain?
Do you Suffer with Menopause Symptoms?
Sleep Issues?

Discover the benefits of our specially formulated products. Designed to … View more
100% NZ grown Hemp based remedies for Mind, Body & Skin, to combat stress and target issues at their source so you can feel better every day.

Are you in Pain?
Do you Suffer with Menopause Symptoms?
Sleep Issues?

Discover the benefits of our specially formulated products. Designed to enhance your health naturally, whether you’re looking to reduce medication reliance, manage chronic pain, or improve your overall wellness.

Exceptional Products & Services
Room to Heal in Rangiora
Reiki Practitioner
Therapeutic Massage Therapist
Bioptron Medical Light Therapist
Email: raeimmersioncosmetics@gmail.com

Sensing Souls @ Room to Heal
Clairvoyant Medium/Psychic
House Investigation & Cleaning
Email: sensingsouls@xtra.co.nz

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10 days ago

Olive Tree - Free

Rachelle from Pegasus

Pick up Pegasus. Healthy olive tree approx 1.8m. It’s been in the ground around 3 years. I no longer want it- it’s yours free if you are happy to dig it up. Msg me for address. 😊

Free

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10 days ago

$100 Briscoes winners

The Team from Neighbourly.co.nz

Congrats to our winners of the $100 Briscoes vouchers:

Miriam Comans from Hataitai

Tash Rawlinson from Beach Haven

Blair Mayston from Maryhill

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Congrats to our winners of the $100 Briscoes vouchers:

Miriam Comans from Hataitai

Tash Rawlinson from Beach Haven

Blair Mayston from Maryhill

David Tomlinson from Tauranga

If you're a winner, get in touch here before 20th November.

Not a winner this week? There's always next week!

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10 days ago

Paint it orange with Resene for Arthritis NZ!

Resene

Buy any orange Resene testpot 60 ml at your local Resene owned ColorShop in November and Resene will donate $1 to Arthritis NZ!

The more orange testpots you buy, the more will be donated.
Find out more

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11 days ago

Kitty Kingdom

Tina from Rangiora

🎄Get Ready for 2025 with the Cats of Kitty Kingdom!🎄😽🐈‍⬛🐈😺

Looking for the purrfect Christmas gift for the cat lover in your life? Look no further! 🤗

Our 2025 Kitty Kingdom Calendar is happening and pre-orders are now open!! 🎉🎉🎉🎉

The calendars will … View more
🎄Get Ready for 2025 with the Cats of Kitty Kingdom!🎄😽🐈‍⬛🐈😺

Looking for the purrfect Christmas gift for the cat lover in your life? Look no further! 🤗

Our 2025 Kitty Kingdom Calendar is happening and pre-orders are now open!! 🎉🎉🎉🎉

The calendars will feature stunning photos of our beloved cats and kittens, past and present, all beautifully captured by local professional photographer Cathy Dee Photography ❤

Plus, there will be a surprise appearance by a very handsome guest—can you guess who it might be? 🥰

Calendar Details:

Colour A4 sized that open into A3

Wire-bound and printed by Caxton Print on quality silk matt paper

Only $30 per calendar!

Order Deadline: Friday 22 November

How to Order:

1. Make Payment

Please transfer $30 per calendar required to our ANZ Christmas Calendar account:

01-0834-0182816-00

IMPORTANT: use your full name as a reference

2. Confirm Order:

Email us at kittykingdomcanterbury@hotmail.com

with:

🐾 Your full name (as used in reference)

🐾 Contact number

🐾 Address

🐾 Number of calendars purchased

Once printed and delivered, we’ll contact you to arrange collection from one of our collection points

Delivery may be available for an additional $5 depending upon your location.

Thank you for supporting Kitty Kingdom and helping us to care for these wonderful creatues!
❤🧡💛💚💙💜❤🧡💛💚💙💜❤🧡💛💚💙

Check out these amazing photographs for a sneak peak of your calendar......

14 days ago

Childs trike

Diane from Rangiora

Have 4 yr old boy stopping for 9 days at xmas. Has anyone got a small bike or scooter l could borrow or buy at good price as probably wont b used again ! He has two older sisters who might share.

15 days ago

Poll: Is it rude to talk on the phone on a bus?

The Team from Neighbourly.co.nz

Buses can be a relaxing way to get home if you have a seat and enough space. However, it can be off-putting when someone is taking a phone call next to you.

Do you think it's inconsiderate for people to have lengthy phone calls on a bus? Vote in the poll, and add your comments below.

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Is it rude to talk on the phone on a bus?
  • 64.1% Yes
    64.1% Complete
  • 33.3% No
    33.3% Complete
  • 2.6% Other - I'll share below
    2.6% Complete
2983 votes
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