Hurunui District , Amberley

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451 days ago

One Giant Walk For Wellness

Charles Upham Retirement Village

Sir Edmund Hillary was quoted with saying: "I think it all comes down to motivation. If you really want to do something, you will work hard for it."

This statement best applies to some incredible Canterbury village residents who walked the Godley Head Track on a chilly Christchurch … View more
Sir Edmund Hillary was quoted with saying: "I think it all comes down to motivation. If you really want to do something, you will work hard for it."

This statement best applies to some incredible Canterbury village residents who walked the Godley Head Track on a chilly Christchurch morning.

The inter-village walk saw residents from Charles Upham and Ngaio Marsh villages walk together up, down and along the peninsula track.

Anthony Wilding residents’ van took a slight detour along Summit Road, so this group of walkers arranged to meet at a point along the track.

Click to read more.

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451 days ago

Voting is now open in the 2023 General Election!

The Team from Electoral Commission

You can find all the information you need about where, when and how to vote at vote.nz....

If you were enrolled at your current address by September 10, you will have been sent an EasyVote pack in the mail with an EasyVote card which will make voting easier.

However if yours hasn't … View more
You can find all the information you need about where, when and how to vote at vote.nz....

If you were enrolled at your current address by September 10, you will have been sent an EasyVote pack in the mail with an EasyVote card which will make voting easier.

However if yours hasn't arrived yet you can vote without it! Find your nearest voting place here:
map.vote.nz...

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452 days ago

3 seater Sofa

Bethel from Rangiora

As per the pictures this is a 3 seater sofa. Very comfortable but has some ware and tear from quite a few years family use.
No longer needed so free to take away.

Free

452 days ago

Happy Grandparents Day!

The Team from NZ Compare

Happy Grandparents Day to our fantastic neighbours!

We wish you a day filled with celebration for your poppa, nan, koro, grandma or g'dad, while also remembering those who are no longer with us.
May your day be brimming with joy and treasured memories!

We extend our heartfelt … View more
Happy Grandparents Day to our fantastic neighbours!

We wish you a day filled with celebration for your poppa, nan, koro, grandma or g'dad, while also remembering those who are no longer with us.
May your day be brimming with joy and treasured memories!

We extend our heartfelt gratitude to everyone for their amazing nominations! Your stories have touched our hearts deeply. And the winner is... Koko Grant, nominated by Khalei-Marley Taylor-Karaitiana! Congratulations!

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453 days ago

Family Friendly Service and Discussion

Jeneane Hobby from Ashley Community Church Incorporated

Paul and Lesley Askin lead their next family-friendly monthly service - Sunday, 3 December - at the Ashley Community Church from 4.30 pm. Bring a plate of finger food for a shared meal afterwards.
Dress up warmly if it's cold, and remember to go before you come because there is no toilet on … View more
Paul and Lesley Askin lead their next family-friendly monthly service - Sunday, 3 December - at the Ashley Community Church from 4.30 pm. Bring a plate of finger food for a shared meal afterwards.
Dress up warmly if it's cold, and remember to go before you come because there is no toilet on site.

Enquiries to Paul or Lesley, Ph 021 140 2074

39 Canterbury St, Ashley.

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453 days ago

Brand new heeled sandals

Elisabeth from Rangiora

Size 9.5. Pick up in Rangiora.

Price: $15

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453 days ago

Proposed Southland Wind Farm Project

Contact Energy

Contact Energy is preparing a resource consent application for the proposed Southland Wind Farm.

The site is on elevated land east of Wyndham. Our early concepts estimate the farm could have about 50 wind turbines and generate as much as 300MW, providing a significant contribution to the energy… View more
Contact Energy is preparing a resource consent application for the proposed Southland Wind Farm.

The site is on elevated land east of Wyndham. Our early concepts estimate the farm could have about 50 wind turbines and generate as much as 300MW, providing a significant contribution to the energy supply in Southland and New Zealand.

Contact us: 0800 268 236 (goes through to a member of our project team) or windprojects@contactenergy.co.nz
Find out more

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453 days ago

ANNOUNCING THE WINNER OF THE HOUSEHOLD HERO COMPETITION

The Team from NZ Compare

What an incredible turnout! Over 1360 Household Heroes were nominated by all of you for a chance to win a fabulous $350!
We know our nation is full of amazing Kiwis who keep things running at home, and you're all heroes!

But the real question is, did you win? Find out who's walking … View more
What an incredible turnout! Over 1360 Household Heroes were nominated by all of you for a chance to win a fabulous $350!
We know our nation is full of amazing Kiwis who keep things running at home, and you're all heroes!

But the real question is, did you win? Find out who's walking away with $350 towards their Broadband and Power bill!

Stay connected with NZ Compare for the latest broadband and power deals and exciting competitions. We're all about making it easy for you to compare and save money! CLICK HERE to learn more: www.nzcompare.com...

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455 days ago

New war memorial planned for Culverden

Nicole Mathewson Reporter from Northern Outlook

By David Hill, Local Democracy Reporter

The Culverden community is hoping to have a new war memorial in place for the town’s Anzac Day service next year.

Fundraising is under way and a memorial design has been approved with the support of the Hurunui District Council, Culverden Community … View more
By David Hill, Local Democracy Reporter

The Culverden community is hoping to have a new war memorial in place for the town’s Anzac Day service next year.

Fundraising is under way and a memorial design has been approved with the support of the Hurunui District Council, Culverden Community Committee chairperson David Croft said.

The new design is based on a corten steel memorial at Leyland in England, with the shape of a soldier cut out and standing 9 metres high.

The Culverden version will be 6 metres high, with a poppy and the words 'Lest We Forget' on the front. A memorial on the other side would light up at night.

It will be placed in the Rutherford Reserve, next to Amuri Area School.

"It is going to be very unique, there won’t be anything quite like it in New Zealand," Croft said.

The project was expected to cost $150,000.

The Hurunui District Council’s Amuri Community Committee, also chaired by Croft, has approved the use of $56,000 in funds held in trust from the sale of the town’s Drill Hall in the 1980s.

More than $20,000 of community support has also been secured.

The Drill Hall was built by the late Duncan Rutherford in 1902 to train mounted rifleman and was gifted to the community. The Amuri mounted rifles had to buy their own uniforms, so Rutherford paid for those who could not afford it, Croft said.

Anzac Day services alternated between Waiau, Rotherham and Culverden. Culverden services were previously held in the Amuri Area School grounds, next to a tree planted in memory of a former pupil who was killed in World War I. But the tree blew over during a storm and had to be removed.

Culverden last hosted the Anzac Day service in 2021, with the community gathering at the Culverden Volunteer Fire Brigade rooms, before crossing the busy Mountainview Rd to a set of memorial gates.

"It was just not the right place for the ceremony because it is such a busy road," Croft said. "And we had the fire alarm go off in the middle of the service."

Culverden is due to host the Anzac Day service again next year. Croft hoped the foundations would be laid before Christmas.

The Culverden Community Committee needed to raise another $70,00 and has approached the Royal New Zealand RSA and the Lotteries Commission, with support from the council.

A leaflet drop in the community is also planned.

"What we plan on building is reasonably simple, but I think it will be really poignant," Mr Croft said.

■ Public interest journalism funded through New Zealand on Air.

455 days ago

Show us your game-day photos!

The Team from Neighbourly.co.nz

We want to see your game-day photos and we have prizes to give away!

Whether you're getting dressed up in your All Blacks finest, have an impressive rugby-themed snack collection or have made a Rugby World Cup shrine in your living room, we want to see it all on Neighbourly!

To be in to… View more
We want to see your game-day photos and we have prizes to give away!

Whether you're getting dressed up in your All Blacks finest, have an impressive rugby-themed snack collection or have made a Rugby World Cup shrine in your living room, we want to see it all on Neighbourly!

To be in to win, simply post your photo on Neighbourly along with the word: RWCfan

Go, Team!

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458 days ago

Should cats follow some rules?

The Team from Neighbourly.co.nz

We can all appreciate a good family cat but cats aren't known for toeing the line. New Zealand currently has no national cat management plan, allowing domestic and stray cats to roam and breed as they please. This can lead to the death of native species, not to mention … View moreWe can all appreciate a good family cat but cats aren't known for toeing the line. New Zealand currently has no national cat management plan, allowing domestic and stray cats to roam and breed as they please. This can lead to the death of native species, not to mention creating nuisance for neighbours. Do you think some laws should be in place for our feline friends?

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456 days ago

Are you a keen gardener?

NZ Gardener

Subscribe to NZ Gardener this month and receive a Free Earths Botanics Gardeners Hand Cream worth $24 thanks to Matakana Botanicals. It’s hand cream made by gardeners, for gardeners. This offer is only available until October 1, so get in quick. T&Cs apply.

Every issue of NZ Gardener is … View more
Subscribe to NZ Gardener this month and receive a Free Earths Botanics Gardeners Hand Cream worth $24 thanks to Matakana Botanicals. It’s hand cream made by gardeners, for gardeners. This offer is only available until October 1, so get in quick. T&Cs apply.

Every issue of NZ Gardener is packed with amazing New Zealand stories, plus subscribers save money every month!

Happy Gardening,
The team at NZ Gardener
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456 days ago

Nominate Your Tech-Savvy Grandparent to WIN!

The Team from NZ Compare

Have a poppa, nan, koro, grandma or g'dad who rocks the digital world?

Nominate them to WIN a $150 Prezzy® card! Nominate them now and tell us why they deserve to WIN.

Compare broadband and power bills with NZ Compare to save big and stay connected in the digital world.

*Entries … View more
Have a poppa, nan, koro, grandma or g'dad who rocks the digital world?

Nominate them to WIN a $150 Prezzy® card! Nominate them now and tell us why they deserve to WIN.

Compare broadband and power bills with NZ Compare to save big and stay connected in the digital world.

*Entries close 2 Oct 2023.
Compare now

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456 days ago

Old stove

Pauline from Rangiora

Hey does anyone know of anyone who would could collect an old metal stove , I know I can recycle at local refuse station but don’t have a tow bar and cannot put in car any suggestions be helpful I called a scrap metal merchant in woodend he wasn’t interested. Stove still goes we just updated to… View moreHey does anyone know of anyone who would could collect an old metal stove , I know I can recycle at local refuse station but don’t have a tow bar and cannot put in car any suggestions be helpful I called a scrap metal merchant in woodend he wasn’t interested. Stove still goes we just updated to a cooktop. Thank you

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