Ashburton District, Ashburton

2066 days ago

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The Warehouse New Zealand

Help The Warehouse support Water Skills for Life and keep our little kiwis safe in the water.

Water Skills for Life is a program developed for children in Years 1 - 8 to learn water safety skills and risk awareness.

It gives them the tools they need to stay safe now and for their future lives… View more
Help The Warehouse support Water Skills for Life and keep our little kiwis safe in the water.

Water Skills for Life is a program developed for children in Years 1 - 8 to learn water safety skills and risk awareness.

It gives them the tools they need to stay safe now and for their future lives in, on and around the water. Children are taught Water Skills for Life at school. It’s easy to teach and fun for kids to learn.

Support Drowning prevention training for all kids. Donate in-store today.
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2066 days ago

Letters of administration (no will) - no surviving spouse, only one child of deceased

Director / lawyer from Kiwilaw

New, online automated interview to create documents for application to High Court for grant of letters of administration on intestacy (no will). No appointment needed, you can do this nationwide from home in your own time. Most lawyers charge $1000+. Suitable for application by only adult child of … View moreNew, online automated interview to create documents for application to High Court for grant of letters of administration on intestacy (no will). No appointment needed, you can do this nationwide from home in your own time. Most lawyers charge $1000+. Suitable for application by only adult child of deceased. Click on this link to go direct to the interview. autom.io...

Price: $460

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2067 days ago

Don’t miss Tutus on Tour!

The Royal New Zealand Ballet

Following sell-out performances around New Zealand in 2018, the Royal New Zealand Ballet is delighted to bring Tutus on Tour to the Ashburton Trust Events Centre on 18 March 2019.

See the dancers perform classical favourites and contemporary works, tailor-made for intimate venues, and suitable … View more
Following sell-out performances around New Zealand in 2018, the Royal New Zealand Ballet is delighted to bring Tutus on Tour to the Ashburton Trust Events Centre on 18 March 2019.

See the dancers perform classical favourites and contemporary works, tailor-made for intimate venues, and suitable for all ages. Tutus on Tour is a fantastic opportunity to see your critically-acclaimed national ballet company.

With one show only and tickets priced at just $25-$35 for adults ($10-$20 child)* this is guaranteed to sell fast.

*Booking fees may apply
Tickets here!

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2068 days ago

Wow! Thank you for your support

The Team from Wasp Wipeout

Your generosity is helping to ensure we have another successful Wasp Wipeout season this summer. Baiting is about to start in some areas so thank you to those who are volunteering to help put it out. You can donate to Wasp Wipeout here: givealittle.co.nz... or find out more here: … View moreYour generosity is helping to ensure we have another successful Wasp Wipeout season this summer. Baiting is about to start in some areas so thank you to those who are volunteering to help put it out. You can donate to Wasp Wipeout here: givealittle.co.nz... or find out more here: www.stuff.co.nz...

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2068 days ago

Tegel Summer Series: Peri Peri Butterflied Chicken

Tegel

This spectacular free range butterflied chicken from Tegel will be the star of the table. Seasoned with tasty Peri Peri marinade it's perfectly matched with Tzatziki yoghurt dip and fragrant couscous.

Try cooking it on the BBQ; it takes less time than a standard chicken plus it'll … View more
This spectacular free range butterflied chicken from Tegel will be the star of the table. Seasoned with tasty Peri Peri marinade it's perfectly matched with Tzatziki yoghurt dip and fragrant couscous.

Try cooking it on the BBQ; it takes less time than a standard chicken plus it'll pick up all those fabulous barbecue flavours.

Combine good company with good food and your summer will be sizzling
Get the recipe

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2068 days ago

Fancy collecting benefits while you shop?

Rod from Cashback World

No problem! Simply register with Cashback World for free online or in one of our Cashback Shops and start benefiting from your very first purchase.

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- Up to 5% of the total purchase price back
- Cashback is transferred straight to your bank account
- Cashback is paid out once you have… View more
No problem! Simply register with Cashback World for free online or in one of our Cashback Shops and start benefiting from your very first purchase.

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- Up to 5% of the total purchase price back
- Cashback is transferred straight to your bank account
- Cashback is paid out once you have collected NZ$ 20

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2069 days ago

Civil Construction 2019 NZ Sprintcar Title - 1 & 2 Feb

Central Motor Speedway

It’s the "Attack of Winged Demons" with some 39 sprintcars from all over NZ and at least one International about to descend on Heavy Trax Hire for the Civil Construction 2019 NZ Sprintcar Title. Two evenings of 160kph wheel-to-wheel combat for the honour and bragging rights of being … View moreIt’s the "Attack of Winged Demons" with some 39 sprintcars from all over NZ and at least one International about to descend on Heavy Trax Hire for the Civil Construction 2019 NZ Sprintcar Title. Two evenings of 160kph wheel-to-wheel combat for the honour and bragging rights of being 1NZ.

Will this be the USA super star 17-year-old Buddy Kofoid or one of too many to list home grown heroes like 2014-15 1NZ Jamie ‘Duffman’ Duff, 18-year-old up Connor Rangi, 2016-17 1NZ Jamie Larsen, 2017-18 2NZ Michael Pickens or 2016-17 3NZ Jamie McDonald.

Other fast and favourite classes will also be on the clay.

When: Friday, Feb 1 and Saturday, Feb 2. Gates 4 pm… Racing from 6 pm.
Where: Sandflat Rd (off SH 6), Cromwell

www.centralmotorspeedway.co.nz
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2069 days ago

Letters of administration on intestacy (no will) - no surviving spouse, several surviving children

Director / lawyer from Kiwilaw

New, online automated interview to create documents for application to High Court for grant of letters of administration. No appointment needed, you can do this from home in your own time. Suitable for application by adult child of deceased. Not suitable for application by surviving spouse, which… View moreNew, online automated interview to create documents for application to High Court for grant of letters of administration. No appointment needed, you can do this from home in your own time. Suitable for application by adult child of deceased. Not suitable for application by surviving spouse, which will need a separate similar 'interview' which is not yet finished. Fee ($575 incl GST) includes consent forms for other siblings to sign. If no other siblings, fee will be $460. Click on this link to go direct to the interview.
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Price: $575

2069 days ago

Lawyers' fees - the Angel Award and the IMBM Award

Director / lawyer from Kiwilaw

Last year I said 'most' NZ lawyers charged $1500 or more for probate or letters of administration.
That was probably an over-statement.
I've been making further enquiries.
Most seem to charge between $1000 and $1500, plus GST and plus disbursements (the $200 High Court filing … View more
Last year I said 'most' NZ lawyers charged $1500 or more for probate or letters of administration.
That was probably an over-statement.
I've been making further enquiries.
Most seem to charge between $1000 and $1500, plus GST and plus disbursements (the $200 High Court filing fee).
I don't know what local firms (Rangiora/Kaiapoi) charge. So please don't take these comments personally. (Feel free to add a comment to tell us what you charge.)
Checketts McKay in Wanaka get the Angel Award so far - estimated $400-600 plus disbursements.
The IMBM [I Must Be Mistaken] Award goes to the 5 firms identified so far (out of the 22 firms surveyed to date) whose estimates were between $2000-$3500 - they were all North Island firms and I am not going to be more specific than that.
The 4 firms (so far) who were less than $1000 were all South Island: in Wanaka (as above), Timaru, Dunedin, and Oamaru.
There may well be others. I don't have time or money to do a comprehensive survey.
In my opinion, anything over $1500 requires a special explanation, if it is only for getting the grant of administration and not for the rest of the estate administration.
So ask first, and remember you have the option of using Kiwilaw's highly competitive online service for $460. (You knew that! Yes! Please tell your friends and family.)
(I have renamed the IMBM Award - previously it was called something else but I realised that might be considered discourteous towards lawyers.)

2070 days ago

Trafalgar Europe on sale

Trafalgar

Experience the real Europe & Britain in 2019 with Trafalgar.

From the hulking fjords in Norway that look as though they’ve been ripped straight from a J.R.R. Tolkien novel, to the quaint neighbourhoods of Spain where sangria flows as freely as the native tongue, Europe is a continent of … View more
Experience the real Europe & Britain in 2019 with Trafalgar.

From the hulking fjords in Norway that look as though they’ve been ripped straight from a J.R.R. Tolkien novel, to the quaint neighbourhoods of Spain where sangria flows as freely as the native tongue, Europe is a continent of many wonderful contrasts. See history come to life before your very eyes as you traverse the varied landscapes, marvel at the icons and find your happy place with a collection of real Trafalgar experiences that you can’t find on any other tour.

With 116 handcrafted itineraries and 220 cities, leave the guidebooks at home and let us show you the Real Europe and Britain.

Good people. Good times. Good everything. The Good Life.

Plus save up to 10%* when you book and pay in full before 31Jan 2019.

For more information visit your local travel agent, visit trafalgar.com or call 0800 484 333

*T&Cs apply. Refer to trafalgar.com/en-nz/destinations/europe or your travel agent for full offer details.
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2071 days ago

Poll: What is New Zealand's favourite cake?

Paul Reporter from Stuff

Hi neighbours, our life and style reporter is on the hunt for New Zealand's favourite flavour of cake.

We asked some experts which cake they believe Kiwis love the most - read their thoughts here. But want to make sure we are up to speed with what Kiwis really think! Which is your favourite… View more
Hi neighbours, our life and style reporter is on the hunt for New Zealand's favourite flavour of cake.

We asked some experts which cake they believe Kiwis love the most - read their thoughts here. But want to make sure we are up to speed with what Kiwis really think! Which is your favourite cake flavour?

What is New Zealand's favourite cake?
  • 21.6% Banana
    21.6% Complete
  • 35.9% Carrot
    35.9% Complete
  • 5.2% Lemon
    5.2% Complete
  • 0.9% Orange
    0.9% Complete
  • 10.9% Chocolate
    10.9% Complete
  • 8.8% Chocolate Mudcake
    8.8% Complete
  • 2.6% Red Velvet
    2.6% Complete
  • 0.3% Marble
    0.3% Complete
  • 2.3% Sponge
    2.3% Complete
  • 5.2% Fruitcake
    5.2% Complete
  • 4.8% Black Forest
    4.8% Complete
  • 1.5% Madeira
    1.5% Complete
2530 votes
2079 days ago

NZ's pooch population rising faster than people

Nicole Mathewson Reporter from The Press

They say a dog is man's best friend and that certainly seems to be the case in New Zealand.

Dog ownership has soared over the past five years, outstripping the growth in people in all the main cities apart from Auckland.

The country is home to more than 560,500 registered dogs – enough for… View more
They say a dog is man's best friend and that certainly seems to be the case in New Zealand.

Dog ownership has soared over the past five years, outstripping the growth in people in all the main cities apart from Auckland.

The country is home to more than 560,500 registered dogs – enough for about one in nine to be a proud owner. That's a pooch for roughly every third household.

2076 days ago

Poll: National day of action against plastic packaging

Paul Reporter from Stuff

Hi neighbours,


Are you disgusted by the amount of unnecessary plastic packaging for products sold in supermarkets?


We've gotten rid of plastic bags from our supermarkets, but many shoppers reckon that should only be the beginning.


A national day of plastic protest has been organised, … View more
Hi neighbours,


Are you disgusted by the amount of unnecessary plastic packaging for products sold in supermarkets?


We've gotten rid of plastic bags from our supermarkets, but many shoppers reckon that should only be the beginning.


A national day of plastic protest has been organised, encouraging shoppers to unwrap and leave unnecessary plastic packaging behind at supermarkets.


To read more, click here.


Will you be taking part in the national day of action against plastic packaging?

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National day of action against plastic packaging
  • 85.8% Yes, there's too much plastic packaging
    85.8% Complete
  • 14.2% No, I don't think it is an issue
    14.2% Complete
4266 votes
2074 days ago

Help us make wasps buzz off for good!

The Team from Wasp Wipeout

They ruin our outdoor activities, attack newly hatched birds, feed on native invertebrates, eat honeydew (a food source for our native birds and insects) and cause $130m of environmental damage a year! Every little bit counts and by contributing, you can make wasp-free regions a real possibility. … View moreThey ruin our outdoor activities, attack newly hatched birds, feed on native invertebrates, eat honeydew (a food source for our native birds and insects) and cause $130m of environmental damage a year! Every little bit counts and by contributing, you can make wasp-free regions a real possibility.

Find out a bit more about the wasps and how we plan to eradicate them by clicking here.
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2074 days ago

If it's true, it's another estate-administration rip-off (Auckland lawyer)

Director / lawyer from Kiwilaw

I know I've said it before, and I repeat: PLEASE CHECK THE FEE BEFORE YOU USE A LAWYER FOR PROBATE or LETTERS OF ADMINISTRATION.
I heard this week of an Auckland lawyer who allegedly quoted $5000 for letters of administration.
Possibly that included all the estate administration, not just … View more
I know I've said it before, and I repeat: PLEASE CHECK THE FEE BEFORE YOU USE A LAWYER FOR PROBATE or LETTERS OF ADMINISTRATION.
I heard this week of an Auckland lawyer who allegedly quoted $5000 for letters of administration.
Possibly that included all the estate administration, not just getting the grant of administration from the High Court. The enquirer had, however, asked about 'just' letters of administration.
The lawyer allegedly told the enquirer that they (the family) legally could not do any of the work themselves once they had letters of administration, and that they had to use a lawyer. If that was actually said (and I emphasise 'if'), it was false.
The letters of administration should not cost more than $1500 even allowing for some language issues. The rest of the estate administration, for the small amount of property involved, should not be more than about $500, perhaps $1000 at the outside to allow for high office rents in Auckland (!).
I have also heard of some excessive figures quoted by South Island lawyers. (As well as a few who charge less than $1000 for probate or letters of administration.)
Please just check beforehand - whether it's for letters of administration (no will) or probate (a will, with at least one executor able and willing to act).

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