Ashburton District, Ashburton

Next Saturday is our online garage sale

Next Saturday is our online garage sale

So check out your home and take some photos of items that you want to sell!

1487 days ago

Throwback Thursday

Jake Kenny Reporter from Community News

How's this for a throwback, Cantabs?

Cantabrians rush to Seaview Rd, New Brighton to get some last minute Christmas shopping in - Christmas Eve, 1955.

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1483 days ago

Homestead destroyed as major South Canterbury scrub fire burns for second day

The Team Reporter from Stuff

Hi neighbours,

A large blaze burning through forestry in the Mackenzie District has destroyed a homestead as it continues to burn for a second day.

The fire has been burning since about 11.25am on Sunday after flaring up on a Twizel riverbed and spreading to a large forest on Mt Cook Rd.

It had … View more
Hi neighbours,

A large blaze burning through forestry in the Mackenzie District has destroyed a homestead as it continues to burn for a second day.

The fire has been burning since about 11.25am on Sunday after flaring up on a Twizel riverbed and spreading to a large forest on Mt Cook Rd.

It had grown to 2500 hectares and had a 23 kilometre perimeter by Sunday night.

The fire jumped Mt Cook Rd – State Highway 80 (SH80) – and is burning on both sides. SH80 and SH8 remain closed.

To read more, click here

1483 days ago

Homestead destroyed as major South Canterbury scrub fire burns for second day

The Team Reporter from Stuff

Hi neighbours,

A large blaze burning through forestry in the Mackenzie District has destroyed a homestead as it continues to burn for a second day.

The fire has been burning since about 11.25am on Sunday after flaring up on a Twizel riverbed and spreading to a large forest on Mt Cook Rd.

It had … View more
Hi neighbours,

A large blaze burning through forestry in the Mackenzie District has destroyed a homestead as it continues to burn for a second day.

The fire has been burning since about 11.25am on Sunday after flaring up on a Twizel riverbed and spreading to a large forest on Mt Cook Rd.

It had grown to 2500 hectares and had a 23 kilometre perimeter by Sunday night.

The fire jumped Mt Cook Rd – State Highway 80 (SH80) – and is burning on both sides. SH80 and SH8 remain closed.

To read more, click here

1483 days ago

Anyone can be Nymbl

The Team from ACC New Zealand

Now you can get better balance, in the comfort and safety of your own home, with Nymbl - the easy-to-use smartphone app.

Nymbl gives you simple body movements, combined with brain challenges like trivia, to really improve your balance.

It’s fun and only takes only 10 minutes a day.

Get… View more
Now you can get better balance, in the comfort and safety of your own home, with Nymbl - the easy-to-use smartphone app.

Nymbl gives you simple body movements, combined with brain challenges like trivia, to really improve your balance.

It’s fun and only takes only 10 minutes a day.

Get Nymbl now, for free. Just go to nymblscience.com...
Register now

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1483 days ago

Free empty 660ml beer bottles and cartons

Clyde from Ashburton District

Free 12 dozen boxes of 660ml beer bottles, Ideal for Home brew enthusiast. mobile 021 026 70609

Free

1484 days ago

It's the final countdown

The Team from New Zealander of the Year Award | Ngā Tohu Pou Kōhure o Aotearoa

Neighbours! This. Is. Not. A. Drill! Canterbury, you’ve got less than 24 hours to get your Kiwibank New Zealand Local Hero of the Year nominations in.

Who will it be?

nzawards.org.nz...

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1487 days ago

Ashley Bloomfield faces angry CDHB protesters alone: 'I'm here to listen'

Jake Kenny Reporter from Community News

He flew in, got a coffee – then faced the protesters alone.

Director-general of health Ashley Bloomfield on Thursday arrived in Christchurch to meet with Canterbury's embattled health board and staff outraged by proposed budget cuts.

He was sent by Health Minister Chris Hipkins, who … View more
He flew in, got a coffee – then faced the protesters alone.

Director-general of health Ashley Bloomfield on Thursday arrived in Christchurch to meet with Canterbury's embattled health board and staff outraged by proposed budget cuts.

He was sent by Health Minister Chris Hipkins, who remained in Wellington and has stayed largely silent on the implosion at the Canterbury District Health Board.

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1485 days ago

Better balance is easy!

The Team from ACC New Zealand

Maintaining your balance is key to enjoying life and avoiding falls. With the easy-to-use app called Nymbl, you can improve your balance and live falls free. You just need a smartphone or tablet.

With Nymbl you’ll use simple and safe body movements and easy brain challenges like trivia. … View more
Maintaining your balance is key to enjoying life and avoiding falls. With the easy-to-use app called Nymbl, you can improve your balance and live falls free. You just need a smartphone or tablet.

With Nymbl you’ll use simple and safe body movements and easy brain challenges like trivia. It’s a technique called dual-tasking and it’s proven to be effective, it’s also fun. Just 10 minutes a day in the comfort of your own home and you can be Nymbl.

Register now to get Nymbl free. Nymbl is brought to you by Live Stronger For Longer and ACC, MOH and HQSC.
Register now

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1486 days ago

Do you get our free gardening ezine?

Mei Leng Wong Reporter from NZ Gardener & Get Growing

In this week’s issue we’ve got a spring checklist for vegetables and flowers and, by special request, instructions for making newspaper plant pots for seedlings. Plus it’s time to tidy up hellebores, sow brassica seeds and start a new compost heap.

We have three tasty recipes from Jamie … View more
In this week’s issue we’ve got a spring checklist for vegetables and flowers and, by special request, instructions for making newspaper plant pots for seedlings. Plus it’s time to tidy up hellebores, sow brassica seeds and start a new compost heap.

We have three tasty recipes from Jamie Oliver’s new book 7 Ways. Plus go in the draw for fertiliser and soil enhancer from Fodda and Mr Fothergill’s ultimate garden pack.

Delivered every Friday to your email inbox, Get Growing digital magazine offers seasonal gardening advice from the NZ Gardener magazine's team of experts. Each week we answer all your burning questions on raising fruit and veges and tell you the top tasks to do in your backyard this weekend. Subscribe here:

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1486 days ago

Make a photo booth

The Team from Resene ColorShop Ashburton

Got an important celebration or party coming up? Create your own photo booth for guests to enjoy. The best thing about this photo booth is that you can easily erase and change your text to reuse the frame for different events with a Resene FX Write-on Wall Paint whiteboard finish on one side and … View moreGot an important celebration or party coming up? Create your own photo booth for guests to enjoy. The best thing about this photo booth is that you can easily erase and change your text to reuse the frame for different events with a Resene FX Write-on Wall Paint whiteboard finish on one side and a Resene FX Blackboard Paint finish on the other.

It’s perfect for baby showers, hen’s parties, kid’s birthdays and much more! Make the most of this weekend with this easy step by step project idea from Resene.

Learn how to create your own to get your guests in the party photo mood.

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1486 days ago

Have you nominated your local hero?

The Team from New Zealander of the Year Award | Ngā Tohu Pou Kōhure o Aotearoa

Hey neighbours,

With only 3 days left to nominate, we’re asking a BIG question. Have you nominated your Kiwibank New Zealand Local Hero of the Year from Canterbury yet?

We’re celebrating those every day heroes doing good every day.

Share them below and get nominating.

nzawards.org.nz...

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1486 days ago

TOGETHER WE CAN SAVE LIVES

Canterbury Air Rescue Trust

Our goal, to raise $250,000 to support 50 lifesaving missions. Please help us today! Donate now

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1491 days ago

Poll: Is Christchurch Hospital's car parking fixed?

Jake Kenny Reporter from Community News

An improved “clean and secure” Christchurch Hospital park-and-ride site could bring some relief for the long-running parking woes experienced by patients and staff.

A return to the Deans Ave site on Monday, once labelled as an “appalling potholed mess”, is seen as a temporary solution to … View more
An improved “clean and secure” Christchurch Hospital park-and-ride site could bring some relief for the long-running parking woes experienced by patients and staff.

A return to the Deans Ave site on Monday, once labelled as an “appalling potholed mess”, is seen as a temporary solution to the lack of parking at Christchurch Hospital which has been a long-running issue.

Is the new site enough? Read more here

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Is Christchurch Hospital's car parking fixed?
  • 9.5% Yes - the new site is enough
    9.5% Complete
  • 90.5% No - we need a car park building
    90.5% Complete
494 votes
1487 days ago

New 2021 Honda HR-V

Honda Cars Christchurch

Practicality, versatility and enhanced to awe. Features to heart's desire, large in cargo space and top notch fuel economy. Offering more tech, style, comfort and safety.

Honda Cars Christchurch makes it easier for you to own a brand new Honda HR-V with this very attractive offer.

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Practicality, versatility and enhanced to awe. Features to heart's desire, large in cargo space and top notch fuel economy. Offering more tech, style, comfort and safety.

Honda Cars Christchurch makes it easier for you to own a brand new Honda HR-V with this very attractive offer.

Enjoy 0% interest, pay 1/3 deposit, 1/3 in month 12 and 1/3 in month 24 on all new HR-V for the month of August 2020!

Terms & Conditions apply.

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Find out more

1488 days ago

MetService Issues Road Snowfall Warning

Neighbourly.co.nz

UPDATE: Road Snowfall Warnings for these SH have now been lifted by MetService

Motorists are advised to exercise caution if they plan to drive through State Highways in the West Coast and Canterbury Region from noon Wednesday 26 August.

Key information:

ARTHUR'S PASS: MetService forecasts … View more
UPDATE: Road Snowfall Warnings for these SH have now been lifted by MetService

Motorists are advised to exercise caution if they plan to drive through State Highways in the West Coast and Canterbury Region from noon Wednesday 26 August.

Key information:

ARTHUR'S PASS: MetService forecasts 2-4cm of snow to fall near the summit of SH73 between 2.00am and 6.00am Thursday morning.

MILFORD ROAD: Remain alert, chance that snow will affect the road surface between noon and 10.00pm tonight with 4-8cm forecast to settle on the road above 800m.

The latest weather information can be found at MetService Weather Warnings

More information more about winter driving can be found on the NZTA website

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