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Hi neighbours - new school versus old school in Selwyn and the boys' club trying to dethrone Ashburton's first female mayor are features of the election battles on Christchurch's southern border.
What do you think are the key issues facing the Selwyn and Ashburton districts today?
This weekend, Cathedral Square will host Explore Antarctica – a family fun day to welcome the international programmes and showcase the city’s wealth of Antarctic connections.
Saturday 5th October will give you:
SNOW! This is your chance to get your hands on snow in the central city and … View moreThis weekend, Cathedral Square will host Explore Antarctica – a family fun day to welcome the international programmes and showcase the city’s wealth of Antarctic connections.
Saturday 5th October will give you:
SNOW! This is your chance to get your hands on snow in the central city and build your own snowman!
❄️ A taste of the icy continent: from crowd-favourite 🐶 Huskies on-site lapping up the attention to exploring the all-terrain Hagglund vehicles 🚍 used down on the ice.
🎬 Antarctic footage will be showing
😎 Scavenger hunts to excite young explorers.
👍 Antarctic heroes will come to life,
🎁 Children are encouraged to dress up like their favourite explorer (past or present) to be in to win a major prize pack of Antarctic themed goodies.
Let’s celebrate Christchurch as one of only five Antarctic Gateways in the world.
Come along for a FREE, FUN Antarctic themed day on Saturday 5 October in Cathedral Square.
Lace patterns always look beautiful. Turn this glass vase from plain to pretty with a lace effect and a Resene testpot.
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
Now is a great time to check fire alarm batteries and make sure emergency supplies are well stocked and up to date.
It's that time again! Daylight saving is this weekend. So don't forget - clocks spring forward one hour this Sunday morning. #theregoesthesleepin
Hi neighbours, how do you rate your your driving? And what do you think are the biggest risks on our region's roads?
Canterbury drivers overestimate their ability and think other road users are the problem, new research shows.
A total of 1460 people from Kaikōura to Waitaki, including 497 … View moreHi neighbours, how do you rate your your driving? And what do you think are the biggest risks on our region's roads?
Canterbury drivers overestimate their ability and think other road users are the problem, new research shows.
A total of 1460 people from Kaikōura to Waitaki, including 497 from Christchurch, completed an online survey about their driving habits.
Findings showed 42 per cent rated their own driving ability as above average. The same group considered 73 per cent of other drivers to be only average drivers.
Read the full story by clicking the link below and tell us your thoughts in the comments.
Voting is now open in the 2019 local elections, and most people will have received their voting papers in the mail by the end of this week.
Votes must be in by midday on Saturday 12 October, so get your papers in the post as early as possible. Or drop them in to a ballot box at the Council offices… View moreVoting is now open in the 2019 local elections, and most people will have received their voting papers in the mail by the end of this week.
Votes must be in by midday on Saturday 12 October, so get your papers in the post as early as possible. Or drop them in to a ballot box at the Council offices in Rolleston, libraries in Darfield, Leeston, Lincoln and Rolleston, or at the Selwyn Aquatic Centre, Lincoln Event Centre and West Melton Community Centre.
Check our elections page at www.selwyn.govt.nz... for more details, including special voting and candidate information.
Spring is here so it’s time for your annual spring clean. If you’re anything like 69 percent of New Zealand households, you’ll have at least one unconnected mobile phone gathering dust in a drawer or cupboard.
Recycle these unwanted phones with RE:MOBILE.
RE:MOBILE is a not-for-profit … View moreSpring is here so it’s time for your annual spring clean. If you’re anything like 69 percent of New Zealand households, you’ll have at least one unconnected mobile phone gathering dust in a drawer or cupboard.
Recycle these unwanted phones with RE:MOBILE.
RE:MOBILE is a not-for-profit mobile phone recycling scheme which raises money for Sustainable Coastlines.
Recycling your mobile phone is free, easy and good for the environment. Not only does it keep harmful items out of landfill, it also stops the precious materials in your phone from going to waste.
Visit RE:MOBILE to find out how to recycle your mobile phone.
NZ House & Garden House Tours are hitting the regions for 2020!
Book your next summer weekend away now for a chance to step inside the pages of one of New Zealand’s favourite magazines!
Join us for a day of indulgence visiting exquisite homes and gardens, all in support of Breast … View moreNZ House & Garden House Tours are hitting the regions for 2020!
Book your next summer weekend away now for a chance to step inside the pages of one of New Zealand’s favourite magazines!
Join us for a day of indulgence visiting exquisite homes and gardens, all in support of Breast Cancer Foundation NZ. For the last eleven years, the magazine has handpicked five fabulous locations around the country and this time we are delighted to be heading to the Bay of Islands, Taupō, New Plymouth, Blenheim and Dunedin.
For more information and to secure your tickets for an inspiring day out exploring New Zealand's region, please visit our website.
We're looking for all the kindness heroes in your neighbourhood and we want to hear all about them. Nominate someone today, to be our weekly AMI Kind Neighbour and your special neighbour could feature in the community newspapers around New Zealand as an inspiration to us all. Plus, if your … View moreWe're looking for all the kindness heroes in your neighbourhood and we want to hear all about them. Nominate someone today, to be our weekly AMI Kind Neighbour and your special neighbour could feature in the community newspapers around New Zealand as an inspiration to us all. Plus, if your nomination is chosen and features in the community newspapers then you'll both receive a $50 Prezzy® card from us!
Join us for a day of indulgence by stepping inside the pages of one of New Zealand's favourite magazines.
We've hand picked five fabulous locations to showcase a variety of homes, reflecting local design flare and style. The tours are self-driven, and give attendees the opportunity to … View moreJoin us for a day of indulgence by stepping inside the pages of one of New Zealand's favourite magazines.
We've hand picked five fabulous locations to showcase a variety of homes, reflecting local design flare and style. The tours are self-driven, and give attendees the opportunity to take in the best scenery the region has to offer, try some quirky cafes or eateries along the way, and also visit our Hub; a one stop shop for all your house tour information and where they can meet the editorial team behind their much-loved magazine.
Together let's explore our way to well-being because when it's strong, our whānau, communities and Aotearoa can flourish too.
#NSNZmentalhealth #MHAWNZ
Hi neighbours, have you been enjoying the Rugby World Cup - or has your Spark Sport stream let you down?
The rest of Rugby World Cup tournament should stream "perfectly", Spark says, after thousands of rugby fans were let down by streaming of the All Blacks' first match.
To … View moreHi neighbours, have you been enjoying the Rugby World Cup - or has your Spark Sport stream let you down?
The rest of Rugby World Cup tournament should stream "perfectly", Spark says, after thousands of rugby fans were let down by streaming of the All Blacks' first match.
To read more, click here.
Bring a piece of Morocco into your home with this easy pattern DIY. Use it to pretty up a vintage cabinet.
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
Silver Fern Farms offer a great team environment, good money and the opportunity to develop a lasting career in the meat processing industry.
Full training will be provided that will enable you to achieve high standards of processing skills and a chance to gain National Qualifications through … View moreSilver Fern Farms offer a great team environment, good money and the opportunity to develop a lasting career in the meat processing industry.
Full training will be provided that will enable you to achieve high standards of processing skills and a chance to gain National Qualifications through the NZQA.
So, if you are looking at a new career or a change in career and enjoy working in a team, have a "can-do" attitude, keen to learn, not afraid of hard work, we would like to hear from you.
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