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23 days ago

Poll: Do you think banning gang patches is reasonable?

The Team from Neighbourly.co.nz

With the government cracking down on gangs, it is now illegal for gang members to display their insignia in public places whether through clothing or their property.

This means arrests can be made if these patches are worn in places like restaurants, shops, on public transport or ferries, and on… View more
With the government cracking down on gangs, it is now illegal for gang members to display their insignia in public places whether through clothing or their property.

This means arrests can be made if these patches are worn in places like restaurants, shops, on public transport or ferries, and on airplanes. Arrests were made recently at a funeral.

Do you think this ban is reasonable?

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Do you think banning gang patches is reasonable?
  • 75.4% Yes
    75.4% Complete
  • 23% No
    23% Complete
  • 1.6% Other - I'll share below
    1.6% Complete
2382 votes
21 days ago

Raspberry plants $10-20ea and Thornless Blackberry plants $10-25ea

Richard from Rangiora

This sale is for raspberry plants ($15 or $20 each depending on size) and thornless blackberry plants ($25 or $20 each depending on size).

Discounts for bulk purchases.
All plants are in top-quality soil.

All raspberries have been transplanted from existing Clutha, Heritage and Lewis … View more
This sale is for raspberry plants ($15 or $20 each depending on size) and thornless blackberry plants ($25 or $20 each depending on size).

Discounts for bulk purchases.
All plants are in top-quality soil.

All raspberries have been transplanted from existing Clutha, Heritage and Lewis varieties. They produce fantastic raspberries. The thornless blackberries are Black Satin.

Pick up in Rangiora. However, for a $80 purchase, I'm happy to deliver within 30 minutes of Rangiora for an extra $10.

*Pick up my free ‘How To Grow Raspberries’ guide with your purchase.*

We need to exchange mobile numbers before pickup.

21 days ago

Raspberries Made Easy – Become a Home Raspberry Grower! 🌿 (Get several plants for $30)

Richard from Rangiora

Discover how simple it is to grow your own raspberries, even if you're new to gardening!

Pick up my free ‘How To Grow Raspberries’ guide with your purchase.

Why grow raspberries?
- Prolific fruiters: By following a few simple steps, raspberries will give you a big yield each … View more
Discover how simple it is to grow your own raspberries, even if you're new to gardening!

Pick up my free ‘How To Grow Raspberries’ guide with your purchase.

Why grow raspberries?
- Prolific fruiters: By following a few simple steps, raspberries will give you a big yield each season.

- Perfect for freezing: Stock up on raspberries for winter—no other fruit freezes as well.

- Effortless growing: They’re surprisingly low-maintenance when you follow a few simple steps (my free guide covers it all).

- Garden-friendly: Wondering if they’ll take over? They won’t! Just follow my free guide.

This sale includes a variety of plant bundles: Choose the best $30 deal for you.

- Get 2x $15 plants (plus 1 small bonus plant)

- Get 1x $20 and 1x $10 plant (plus 1 small bonus plant)

- Get 3x $10 plants (plus 1 small bonus plant)

- Get 7x $5 plants

- Or get a different combination.

Spend more and get a better deal.

All raspberries have been transplanted from existing Clutha, Heritage and Lewis varieties. They produce fantastic raspberries.
All plants are grown in top-quality soil.

Pick up in Rangiora.

With a $60 purchase, I’ll deliver within a 30-minute drive of Rangiora (extra $10).

Get in touch, grab your plants, and the free guide and start your berry-growing journey!

NOTE:
I grow raspberries as well as strawberries, blueberries, thornless blackberries, apples, stone fruit, citrus, tomatoes and more. Raspberries are the easiest by far.

NOTE: We need to exchange mobile numbers before pickup.

Price: $30

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27 days ago

TV 1 last night.

Anne from Rangiora

Did any body watch A Remarkable Place to Die last night?
Did I miss something at the end as it went straight to the next program after the adds.with no finish

22 days ago

Family Friendly Service and Discussion

Jeneane Hobby from Ashley Community Church Incorporated

Next family-friendly monthly service - Sunday, 2 February - at the Ashley Community Church. The gathering will start at 3.30 pm with a shared afternoon tea. Remember to bring something to share!

Also remember to go before you come as there is no toilet on site.

Enquiries to Paul or Lesley, Ph… View more
Next family-friendly monthly service - Sunday, 2 February - at the Ashley Community Church. The gathering will start at 3.30 pm with a shared afternoon tea. Remember to bring something to share!

Also remember to go before you come as there is no toilet on site.

Enquiries to Paul or Lesley, Ph 021 140 2074
39 Canterbury St, Ashley.

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23 days ago

Amberley’s new coastal defence delayed

Nicole Mathewson Reporter from The Press

By David Hill, Local Democracy Reporter

Efforts to protect a Canterbury beach community from the sea have been delayed a month, as resource conditions are met.

Hurunui District Council chief executive Hamish Dobbie last month said work to build a $750,000 coastal bund to protect the Amberley … View more
By David Hill, Local Democracy Reporter

Efforts to protect a Canterbury beach community from the sea have been delayed a month, as resource conditions are met.

Hurunui District Council chief executive Hamish Dobbie last month said work to build a $750,000 coastal bund to protect the Amberley Beach village would be completed before Christmas.

But with the festive season fast approaching, the start date has been postponed until January.

Council staff, the Amberley Beach Residents’ and Ratepayers’ Community Association and contractor Ready Mix Concrete are working to meet consent conditions from Environment Canterbury.

Once work begins, it will take about a month to complete, Mr Dobbie said.

‘‘Given the amount of time the work will take, it was felt it was better to delay the project rather than start the work and then stop work for two weeks over Christmas.’’

A bund is a type of embankment which protects against the sea.

While the residents’ association looks forward to the work being completed, committee member John Manson rejected suggestions the rising sea level was the problem.

His biggest fear was the increased risk of severe storms leading to six to seven metre waves, due to climate change.

‘‘There is a sense of urgency because we have had a three to four year calm period.

‘‘The last series of major storms we experienced was during 2020-21.’’
The new bund will be larger than the existing embankment and will be built into the sand to make it more resilient in a storm, Manson said.

It is being built up to a culvert at a lagoon to the north of the village.

But the residents’ association would like it built a further 180m to the north to prevent stormy seas causing the lagoon to overflow, which has been allowed in the consent.

Councillor Vanessa McPherson said she is hopeful the council will look at extending the bund, once initial work is completed.

‘‘This is one of the most proactive communities I have been involved with and you can see it with what the residents are achieving.

‘‘It is such a beautiful place. I love this beach. It has got its own personality. It is wild and it is emotional.’’

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

30 days ago

Poll: Should all neighbours have to contribute to improvements?

The Team from Neighbourly.co.nz

An Auckland court has ruled a woman doesn’t have to contribute towards the cost of fixing a driveway she shares with 10 neighbours.

When thinking about fences, driveways or tree felling, for example, do you think all neighbours should have to pay if the improvements directly benefit them?

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Should all neighbours have to contribute to improvements?
  • 81.9% Yes
    81.9% Complete
  • 15.4% No
    15.4% Complete
  • 2.8% Other - I'll share below
    2.8% Complete
2689 votes
23 days ago

Cupboards of calm

The Team from Resene ColorShop Rangiora

Transform the inside of your humble storage spaces with Resene paint and you’ll be happy to delve into them in future.

Get our quick tips to transform your storage spaces.

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25 days ago

USED SUPERMARKET BAGS

Arthur from Rangiora

URGENT, owing to increased sales we urgently need more used supermarket bags. Please drop off at our shop, CHCH CITY MISSION shop in the Gables Arcade Rangiora. THANKYOU.

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25 days ago

Win this brand new home!

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This home offers three bedrooms, spacious kitchen and living areas, and a double garage.
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25 days ago

Perennials

Raewyn from Rangiora

11cm pots $5, some larger $7 and $10. Huge range includes: Renga Renga, Heuchera, dwarf white agapanthus, ivy geranium, Armeria (Candy Tuft), Perennial Sweetpea, Rock Phlox, Salvia, and heaps more. Pick up Rangiora by arrangement. Cash on pickup. Message me for details. Go to … View more11cm pots $5, some larger $7 and $10. Huge range includes: Renga Renga, Heuchera, dwarf white agapanthus, ivy geranium, Armeria (Candy Tuft), Perennial Sweetpea, Rock Phlox, Salvia, and heaps more. Pick up Rangiora by arrangement. Cash on pickup. Message me for details. Go to "Willoughbridge " on FB to follow our garden tips and tricks and view our ongoing listings. Happy Gardening!!
#plantsforsalerangiora
#secretgardensnz
#gardenstovisitrangiora

Price: $5

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25 days ago

Candelabra Primula

Raewyn from Rangiora

Candelabra Primula plants. Shades of orange/yellow are flowering now. Pink/cerise are finishing flowering. Prefer shadey/damp areas but will grow in full sun with moisture. 11cm pots $5. Some larger available at $7. Pick up Rangiora by arrangement. Cash on pickup. Message me for details. … View moreCandelabra Primula plants. Shades of orange/yellow are flowering now. Pink/cerise are finishing flowering. Prefer shadey/damp areas but will grow in full sun with moisture. 11cm pots $5. Some larger available at $7. Pick up Rangiora by arrangement. Cash on pickup. Message me for details. Variety of other perennials also available. Happy Gardening!!
#plantsforsalerangiora
#secretgardensnz
#gardenstovisitrangiora

Price: $5

25 days ago

Georgina's Rhubarb Crumble

Charles Upham Retirement Village

Craving a dessert that makes the most of spring's fresh produce? Look no further than Georgina's signature Rhubarb Crumble.

This delicious treat has become a favourite at Ryman’s Bert Sutcliffe Village, where the sweet and tangy aroma often wafts through the air, tempting neighbours … View more
Craving a dessert that makes the most of spring's fresh produce? Look no further than Georgina's signature Rhubarb Crumble.

This delicious treat has become a favourite at Ryman’s Bert Sutcliffe Village, where the sweet and tangy aroma often wafts through the air, tempting neighbours in for a taste. It’s also a hit with Georgina's 13-year-old granddaughter, Brooklyn, who loves serving it warm with gooey custard or a scoop of melting vanilla ice cream.

Click read more for the recipe.

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26 days ago

New Amberley cricket ground gets green light

Nicole Mathewson Reporter from The Press

By David Hill, Local Democracy Reporter

Amberley is set to get a new cricket ground, despite some community opposition.

The Hurunui District Council approved plans to allow the development of the Amberley Village Green (formerly Eastern Reserve), to the east of the town centre, which will … View more
By David Hill, Local Democracy Reporter

Amberley is set to get a new cricket ground, despite some community opposition.

The Hurunui District Council approved plans to allow the development of the Amberley Village Green (formerly Eastern Reserve), to the east of the town centre, which will include a cricket ground, at a council meeting on Tuesday, November 26.

Around 120 submissions favoured the development of recreation in the reserve over a cricket ground, during the council’s recent reserve management plan consultation.

At Tuesday’s meeting, councillors approved a plan to install an irrigation system, with water sourced from a submersible bore pump.

Staff have been authorised to tender for the development of a playing surface, excluding the wicket block which will be developed by the Amberley Cricket Club.

A pathway around the perimeter of the reserve and public toilets will also be developed.

A cricket ground was first mooted for the reserve a decade ago when the land was set aside by the developer.
A budget of about $900,000 has been set aside, with 90% from development contributions.

An updated concept plan tabled at the meeting makes provision for other sports and activities such as basketball, a scooter track, a playground and car parking.

Several councillors expressed reservations about the proposed size of the cricket ground.

Councillor Garry Jackson said proposed the cricket ground was close to international standard and could be reduced by 20 percent and still be ‘‘appropriate as a village green club cricket ground’’.

While she acknowledged Jackson’s concerns, councillor Pauline While said the council needed to move forward, and councillor Fiona Harris said the cricket club had been ‘‘patient for long enough’’.

Councillor Robbie Bruerton said ‘‘it is being talked about as if it is only going to be used for cricket, but it can by used for any sport’’.

Councillor Vanessa McPherson voted against the proposal as she said the process had been ‘‘undemocratic’’ in the beginning.

‘‘I am concerned there is not enough funds for a decent children’s playground. I am angry and frustrated by this. It is so unfair.’’

Earlier in the meeting Amberley ratepayer John Weyers urged councillors to vote against establishing another cricket ground.

He said cricket is already being played at the Amberley Domain and ‘‘there is no reason why cricket and football cannot co-exist’’.

While there had been a dispute between the cricket and football clubs, he believed it has now been resolved.

‘‘Amberley is growing and we have an ageing population and a growing number of young families, but we are lacking spaces for recreation.’’

Councillors noted there has been confusion about the name of the new reserve, between the Village Green and the Eastern Reserve.

Council chief executive Hamish Dobbie said ‘‘Village Green’’ was the name put forward by the council’s south ward committee.

Dobbie said the council’s reserve management plan will be presented to councillors at a future meeting for adoption.

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

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