Ashburton District, Ashburton

Let's get familiar!

Let's get familiar!

Introduce yourself on the Know Thy Neighbour page.

Got something to swap or sell?

Got something to swap or sell?

Head to Market if you need to buy or list uniforms, books or bikes.

1076 days ago

Grab N’ Go Giveaway! 🎒

The Team from Neighbourhood Support New Zealand

To help Neighbourhood Supporters across the country get better prepared this month, we’ve teamed up with National Emergency Management Agency to give away an emergency preparedness grab n’ go bag to 2 lucky winners.

Head to our Facebook or Instagram to enter:

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To help Neighbourhood Supporters across the country get better prepared this month, we’ve teamed up with National Emergency Management Agency to give away an emergency preparedness grab n’ go bag to 2 lucky winners.

Head to our Facebook or Instagram to enter:

facebook.com/nsnewzealand
instagram.com/neighbourhoodsupportnz/

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1077 days ago

Apprenticeship opportunities available in Christchurch

Competenz

Hey Christchurch

Hamilton Jet have multiple apprenticeship opportunities available right now! Are you interested in any of the below trades?
- Fitting and machining
- Metal casting
- Heavy fabrication
- Maintenance

If so this is an opportunity for you! Find out more now!

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1077 days ago

Warm welcome to NZ Compare

Neighbourly

We’re very excited to announce NZ Compare as our new Neighbourly partner.
NZ Compare help Kiwis compare what’s out there, discover new products and services, and save on utility bills, online shopping and financial services.

We look forward to working alongside NZ Compare as they help our … View more
We’re very excited to announce NZ Compare as our new Neighbourly partner.
NZ Compare help Kiwis compare what’s out there, discover new products and services, and save on utility bills, online shopping and financial services.

We look forward to working alongside NZ Compare as they help our Neighbourly community save time, money, and hassle, at the shops and services that help us live better, more connected local lives.

Please join us in welcoming NZ Compare and stay tuned for tips and tricks on how you can save on everything from your household bills to takeaways, as well as plenty more exciting and informative content.
Learn more

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1077 days ago

Pioneering a new way of living

The people who live in Ryman villages remain true to themselves, whether that’s continuing with their passion, making the most of every minute, challenging themselves to learn something new, or surrounding themselves with people who like to have fun.
As Lynette, a resident at Edmund Hilary … View more
The people who live in Ryman villages remain true to themselves, whether that’s continuing with their passion, making the most of every minute, challenging themselves to learn something new, or surrounding themselves with people who like to have fun.
As Lynette, a resident at Edmund Hilary village, says “A lot of people still believe that you're going to a rest home. They don't know the concept of a retirement village. You go there, it's beautiful. You've got facilities. You've got activities. And you don't stop living.”
Retirement is a chapter of life that’s filled with possibility. Choose the lifestyle you want to live and proudly embrace every opportunity. It’s what Ryman residents do.
Learn more

1079 days ago

See the Covid-19 vaccination rates for your suburb

The Team Reporter from The Press

Christchurch’s poorest suburbs and areas of Waimakariri are among the lowest vaccinated against Covid-19, with new data revealing a clear disparity between lower and higher socio-economic areas.

The Ministry of Health released national statistics on Thursday that showed parts of east … View more
Christchurch’s poorest suburbs and areas of Waimakariri are among the lowest vaccinated against Covid-19, with new data revealing a clear disparity between lower and higher socio-economic areas.

The Ministry of Health released national statistics on Thursday that showed parts of east Christchurch were up to 36 per cent behind the city’s highest vaccinated suburb of Fendalton.

Click here to read the full story and see how your suburb is faring.

Have you got your Covid vaccine yet?

1079 days ago

More care. Less Waste. Better Products.

The Warehouse

Great products shouldn’t cost the earth.

Which is why at the Warehouse we’re bringing you more sustainable products with sound credentials from global leaders like the Forest Stewardship Council (FSC) and Better Cotton Initiative (BCI), as well as less packaging waste.

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Great products shouldn’t cost the earth.

Which is why at the Warehouse we’re bringing you more sustainable products with sound credentials from global leaders like the Forest Stewardship Council (FSC) and Better Cotton Initiative (BCI), as well as less packaging waste.

Shop online or in-store over 6,000 sustainable products that are better for the planet and your pocket.

Sustainable & Affordable. It means more choice.
Find out more

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1079 days ago

Botanical coasters

The Team from Resene ColorShop Ashburton

Impress your guests and protect surfaces with these unique wooden coasters using your favourite Resene testpot colours.
Find out how to create your own.

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1080 days ago

Get decorating and $ave with Resene

Resene ColorShop

Now's a great time to get your painting, staining and wallpapering jobs underway.

Get 30% off Resene premium paints, wood stains, primers and sealers 4L and under including Resene testpots, 30% off our huge range of wallpaper, 25% off Resene premium paints, wood stains, primers and … View more
Now's a great time to get your painting, staining and wallpapering jobs underway.

Get 30% off Resene premium paints, wood stains, primers and sealers 4L and under including Resene testpots, 30% off our huge range of wallpaper, 25% off Resene premium paints, wood stains, primers and sealers, 25% off decorating accessories and 25% off Resene cleaning products!

Discounts off the normal retail price at your local Resene owned ColorShop and participating reseller until 31 October 2021. Paint offers are also available at Mitre 10 MEGA and selected Mitre 10 and Hammer Hardware stores. Excludes WallPrint, decals, Crown, trade and industrial products, PaintWise levy and account sales.

Visit your local Resene ColorShop or reseller and enjoy these great savings.
Find out more

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1083 days ago

Supporting our local heroes

Neighbourly.co.nz

If an emergency happens, you know they’re here to help.

If your property catches fire or you’re in a car crash, it is the volunteers and career firefighters of Fire and Emergency New Zealand who come running to help.

As soon as that siren goes, they drop what they’re doing and put your … View more
If an emergency happens, you know they’re here to help.

If your property catches fire or you’re in a car crash, it is the volunteers and career firefighters of Fire and Emergency New Zealand who come running to help.

As soon as that siren goes, they drop what they’re doing and put your safety first.

Behind our tremendous volunteers are another group of community heroes, who get less attention but are vital to Fire and Emergency.

It’s the employers and co-workers who support our volunteers at work, knowing that at any moment they may need to leave and respond to a crisis.

Did you know Fire and Emergency give recognition to the local businesses who support this important work with the Proud Employer mark?

Look out for this mark on businesses in your community or find out which of your local businesses are Proud Employers of Fire and Emergency volunteers here.

And you can show your support for our hardworking fire crews by making a comment on this post – why not share a tribute you would like to make to our firefighters.

Pictured here are four of the 12,000 volunteers who work across the country. Left to right: Marshall (Marsh) Anderson, Jarrad West, Iain Powell, and Marsh’s brother Ti Anderson. All work at Fonterra and volunteer for the local fire brigade.

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1080 days ago

Buying,selling or investing in the Ashburton property market?

Stephen from

#SOLD | I have been in the real estate business for over 20 years helping property purchasers & sellers reach their goals.🎯 Ready to sell? ☕️Let’s catch up for a coffee and chat! ☎️ 0274339695 ☎️

#realestateagent
#springmarket
#ashburtonnz

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1082 days ago

Win $4k worth of office gadgets!

The Team from Digital Boost

All set up tech-wise but not sure how to make the most of it? Head to Digital Boost to learn how digital technology can help get your business on the map Find out more

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1083 days ago

Seniors Newsletter

Office for Seniors

We have released the first edition of our newly revamped Seniors newsletter, which you can read here: officeforseniors.govt.nz...

In this issue we catch up with a veteran fencer, delve into all things insurance and discuss a bit about our Digital Literacy programme, plus more.

1083 days ago

🎈Welcome to the new listing in Allenton,Ashburton 🎈

Stephen from

#newlisting | 🌸Isn’t Spring great!🌸 why not make an appointment with me to come and view this awesome “as new” home situated in a great Allenton location. Super spacious living and large master bedroom with huge WIR. Capturing all day sun this is a very desirable and affordable home. I … View more#newlisting | 🌸Isn’t Spring great!🌸 why not make an appointment with me to come and view this awesome “as new” home situated in a great Allenton location. Super spacious living and large master bedroom with huge WIR. Capturing all day sun this is a very desirable and affordable home. I look forward to hearing from you.

#townhouse
#allenton

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1083 days ago

Climate and congestion at forefront as Government funds Ashburton rail hub

Nicole Mathewson Reporter from The Press

A Government cash injection means the last hurdle has been cleared for a new Mid-Canterbury rail hub, and it could slash emissions by lowering truck movements by about 40,000 a year.

In an announcement on Saturday morning, Transport Minister Michael Wood said Government would invest the last $2 … View more
A Government cash injection means the last hurdle has been cleared for a new Mid-Canterbury rail hub, and it could slash emissions by lowering truck movements by about 40,000 a year.

In an announcement on Saturday morning, Transport Minister Michael Wood said Government would invest the last $2 million needed for Ashburton’s $14 million Fairfield Freight Hub project.

The project, a joint initiative between the Ashburton District Council, the Wareing Group, and KiwiRail, meant KiwiRail could move its historic rail container terminal in the middle of town to the Fairton industrial area.

KiwiRail Group chief executive Greg Miller said this was a great collaboration for rural New Zealand. Read more here.

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1084 days ago

Upskilll at any stage of your career

Competenz

Print specialist Tracy Reynolds had been working at NZ Post as a print operator for 13 years before she decided to embark on studying towards an NZ Diploma of Print Industry Management Level 5, a qualification she has now completed.

“I’m not the normal age student!” she laughs. “I knew … View more
Print specialist Tracy Reynolds had been working at NZ Post as a print operator for 13 years before she decided to embark on studying towards an NZ Diploma of Print Industry Management Level 5, a qualification she has now completed.

“I’m not the normal age student!” she laughs. “I knew it would be a lot of work, but I was assured that I would have plenty of support from the NZ Post team and I did feel I needed a challenge at the time. Given the current climate right now with COVID-19, I knew the qualification would be an advantage if I was to take another path within NZ Post.”

Tracy has just been named as the Diploma of Print Management Student of the Year at the recent national Pride in Print awards, an honour she says was “absolutely blown away” to receive.

Upskilling is for everyone - you don't need to be new to your industry to gain a qualification and advance in your career!
Tracy is a perfect example of this.

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