Hurunui District , Amberley

1781 days ago

Improve your computer skills for free

Ara Institute of Canterbury

Great news for all digital upskillers: you can gain computer skills for work, study and everyday life - for free and at your own pace - at Ara Connect!

We’ve got courses in Word, Excel, PowerPoint and a Certificate in Computing, plus you can learn how to touch-type, use the internet, create a … View more
Great news for all digital upskillers: you can gain computer skills for work, study and everyday life - for free and at your own pace - at Ara Connect!

We’ve got courses in Word, Excel, PowerPoint and a Certificate in Computing, plus you can learn how to touch-type, use the internet, create a website and lots more.

There are Ara Connect locations throughout Christchurch and in Rangiora, Timaru and Oamaru. We’re open Monday to Friday, and some locations are open Saturdays and weekends too, so you can fit your studies around work, family and other commitments.

To find out more, visit our website or call 0800 24 24 76.
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1781 days ago

RANGIORA SUNDAY MARKET.

Arthur from Rangiora

THIS NOTICE IS TO INFORM / ADVISE THE PUBLIC THAT THE NEW MARKET TO BE HELD AT THE RANGIORA RACE COURSE IS IN NO WAY CONNECTED TO OR ASSOCIATED WITH THE ORIGINAL RANGIORA SUNDAY MARKET HELD IN THE BLAKE STREET CAR PARK EVERY 2 WEEKS. THE RANGIORA SUNDAY MARKET IS RUN BY THE NORTH CANTERBURY MODEL … View moreTHIS NOTICE IS TO INFORM / ADVISE THE PUBLIC THAT THE NEW MARKET TO BE HELD AT THE RANGIORA RACE COURSE IS IN NO WAY CONNECTED TO OR ASSOCIATED WITH THE ORIGINAL RANGIORA SUNDAY MARKET HELD IN THE BLAKE STREET CAR PARK EVERY 2 WEEKS. THE RANGIORA SUNDAY MARKET IS RUN BY THE NORTH CANTERBURY MODEL RAILWAY CLUB Inc. AS A BUILDING FUND RAISER. WE HAVE BEEN OPERATING NOW FOR 2 YEARS. WE ARE A COMMUNITY BASED ORGANISATION. FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT Arthur email sir.arthur@xnet.co.nz or phone 03 745 91 48.

1782 days ago

Beautify your workspaces

The Team from Resene ColorShop Rangiora

Get organised with these handy storage ideas for the office or kids’ corner.

Create a colourful geometric-inspired space with your favourite Resene colours.

Make the most of this weekend with this easy step by step project idea from Resene.

Find out how to create this quick and easy project… View more
Get organised with these handy storage ideas for the office or kids’ corner.

Create a colourful geometric-inspired space with your favourite Resene colours.

Make the most of this weekend with this easy step by step project idea from Resene.

Find out how to create this quick and easy project yourself

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1783 days ago

Poll: Teens' behaviour using the internet

Kelly Dennett Reporter from Sunday Star Times

Hi Neighbours, we are looking into teenagers' internet habits and keen to hear your experiences of your children's use of the interweb. We'd like to know, has your teenager skipped meals in order to spend time on the internet?

Teens' behaviour using the internet
  • 41.5% Yes
    41.5% Complete
  • 54.6% No
    54.6% Complete
  • 3.9% I'm not sure
    3.9% Complete
972 votes
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1783 days ago

Walnut Vinear Queen Anne Dresser

Bridget from Rangiora

Great condition aside from the watermark and one other imperfection on the on the top(see photos)

Price: $350

1783 days ago

Enjoy a bug free, spray free home this summer! Exceed - retractable insect screens

Exceed - we fix windows & doors

Hi Neighbour,

Are flies & insects driving you crazy this summer?

Exceed's retractable screens for windows & doors are the perfect solution to create and enjoy a bug free, spray free home this summer!

- Our clever screens can be pulled into place when needed, then pushed back into a … View more
Hi Neighbour,

Are flies & insects driving you crazy this summer?

Exceed's retractable screens for windows & doors are the perfect solution to create and enjoy a bug free, spray free home this summer!

- Our clever screens can be pulled into place when needed, then pushed back into a discrete, tidy cassette when not in use.
- They are smooth and easy to operate.
- They’re stylish, robust and a significant innovation over old-style hinged or sliding screens that were permanently visible all year round.
- Plus they can be colour matched to your joinery.
- They fit most window and door configurations including, hinged, bi-fold, sliders, and French doors.

Click on the link below to find out more about our screens and watch videos of them installed in different kiwi homes: www.exceed.co.nz...

From the Exceed - we fix windows & doors team
0800 25 25 00
exceed.co.nz
www.youtube.com...

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1783 days ago

RANGIORA SUNDAY MARKET.

Arthur from Rangiora

This Sunday 19th January the RANGIORA SUNDAY MARKET will be on again at the BLAKE STREET CAR PARK from 9 am to 2 pm.
Lots of gresat bargains for everyone. We will have a great selection of FRESH VEGIES as well as a lot of other every day items from fishing rods, bikes, health products, hand … View more
This Sunday 19th January the RANGIORA SUNDAY MARKET will be on again at the BLAKE STREET CAR PARK from 9 am to 2 pm.
Lots of gresat bargains for everyone. We will have a great selection of FRESH VEGIES as well as a lot of other every day items from fishing rods, bikes, health products, hand crafted gift cards, toys, books, garden tools, handy person tools, children's and adult's clothing, summer hats, household items vintage china, plants, including SWAN plants, vegie, annuals, etc.
For information and stall space email sir.arthur@xnet.co.nz or message on our facebook page.
THOMAS AND FRIENDS WILL BE IN OUR CLUB ROOMS NEXT TO THE MARKET FOR CHILDREN TO OPERATE.
Don't forget the great coffee and food at FOOLS OF DESIRE at the market end of Conway lane.

1784 days ago

BOARD IN OXFORD

Deborah from Oxford

Board available in Oxford township for working person.
Cooked meals and internet included.
Furnished room. To share with myself n my cat n dog 😊
Available immediately, $200 per week.

1784 days ago

Want to make your community safer, more resilient and better connected in 2020? Become a Neighbourhood Supporter today! 🏠🧡

The Team from Neighbourhood Support New Zealand

When you join a Neighbourhood Support group you will:

• Have a great way to get to know the people that live around you.

• Receive emails and alerts that will keep you up-to-date with news from our community partners, including New Zealand Police, Fire and Emergency NZ and NZ Civil Defence.

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When you join a Neighbourhood Support group you will:

• Have a great way to get to know the people that live around you.

• Receive emails and alerts that will keep you up-to-date with news from our community partners, including New Zealand Police, Fire and Emergency NZ and NZ Civil Defence.

• Gain tips and resources to improve your household and neighbourhood safety.

• Learn how you can be better prepared for emergencies, and more.

Best of all - it’s FREE to join!

Click below to learn more and find your nearest group today...

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1784 days ago

Inside the South Island's biggest dump

Nicole Mathewson Reporter from Northern Outlook

Nestled away among green hills and native bush in quiet North Canterbury lies a massive, busy, but slick operation. You wouldn't know it was there unless you went looking for it, and you can't hear it or smell it, even upon arrival at the front gate.

But it is where 4.3 million tonnes of… View more
Nestled away among green hills and native bush in quiet North Canterbury lies a massive, busy, but slick operation. You wouldn't know it was there unless you went looking for it, and you can't hear it or smell it, even upon arrival at the front gate.

But it is where 4.3 million tonnes of waste has been buried away from sight over the past 14 years. Some is as deep as 50 metres, but the end result looks like rolling pasture.

1785 days ago

Make a visit to start a conversation.

Charles Upham Retirement Village

Talking to a family member about care can be difficult. To help start a conversation, you’re invited to visit our Open Day this Sunday.

This is a chance for you, and your family members, to experience the feeling of community at Ryman Care, first-hand.
Find out more

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1785 days ago

Have you won in the final giveaway?

Neighbourly.co.nz

Our SIX60 Summer Sounds competition is coming to an end next week. We’ll be selecting a winning neighbourhood to have a private gig from one of the supporting acts of the SIX60 tour. But today is the final draw for the exclusive SIX60 tickets we are giving away to our members! Check to see if … View moreOur SIX60 Summer Sounds competition is coming to an end next week. We’ll be selecting a winning neighbourhood to have a private gig from one of the supporting acts of the SIX60 tour. But today is the final draw for the exclusive SIX60 tickets we are giving away to our members! Check to see if you’ve been drawn as a winner.

Thank you to all of the entrants so far for being more neighbourly! It’s been great to see communities thriving. To be eligible for the private convert, make sure you are a verified Neighbourly member (need a hand verifying your address? Click here). We’ll also need to see you being more Neighbourly, whether it’s posting to your neighbourhood, replying to questions or inviting your neighbour to join the site (we’ve put together a few ideas here).
Have you won?

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1786 days ago

Environment Canterbury has no power to control tyre stockpiles

Nicole Mathewson Reporter from Northern Outlook

Amberley's controversial tyre stockpile is not the only one in Canterbury, but authorities say they have little power to get them cleaned up.

Environment Canterbury North Canterbury zone delivery manager Andrew Arps said the regional council was aware of three other large stockpiles of tyres … View more
Amberley's controversial tyre stockpile is not the only one in Canterbury, but authorities say they have little power to get them cleaned up.

Environment Canterbury North Canterbury zone delivery manager Andrew Arps said the regional council was aware of three other large stockpiles of tyres – in Hororata, Leeston and the Ashburton area.

However, none were of a size ECan considered to be a problem, with the largest only about a tenth of the size of the Amberley stockpile.

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1785 days ago

Better Later Life Strategy

Office for Seniors

Our strategy, Better Later Life – He Oranga Kaumātua 2019 to 2034, outlines five key areas for action to make New Zealand a great place to age.

To read the strategy and find out how we can make New Zealand a great place to age, click here ➡️ bit.ly...

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1785 days ago

Are you building your own home or have you just finished? We're keen to hear from you

Kelly Dennett Reporter from Sunday Star Times

The Sunday Star-Times is investigating the rising number of consents made for home builds.

Perhaps you're a first-time home owner who has opted to build, rather than buy pre-existing, or maybe you're seasoned home owners who have taken the first step to create your own dream home.

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The Sunday Star-Times is investigating the rising number of consents made for home builds.

Perhaps you're a first-time home owner who has opted to build, rather than buy pre-existing, or maybe you're seasoned home owners who have taken the first step to create your own dream home.

We'd love to hear from you about the challenges involved in building, and why you've opted to take that route. Any interviewees would need to be willing to be identified and photographed in a news story.

Please email kelly.dennett@stuff.co.nz.

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