Ashburton District, Ashburton

2102 days ago

12 Days of ACC Christmas

The Team from ACC New Zealand

We want Kiwis to get out and enjoy Christmas, so what better way to get in the festive spirit than sharing our very own tongue-in-cheek 12 Days of ACC Christmas. Instead of encouraging people to be overly cautious during the silly season, we wanted to share our injury prevention tips in a more … View moreWe want Kiwis to get out and enjoy Christmas, so what better way to get in the festive spirit than sharing our very own tongue-in-cheek 12 Days of ACC Christmas. Instead of encouraging people to be overly cautious during the silly season, we wanted to share our injury prevention tips in a more interesting way.

Based on the traditional Christmas song we all know and love, we created a video series featuring 12 weird and not so wonderful injuries we saw from last Christmas, and tips on how to avoid them!

Give our 12 Days of ACC Christmas video series a watch. From everyone at ACC we hope you have a very Merry Christmas and happy new year.
Check out the videos

2102 days ago

Christmas shopping tips

The Team from Ministry of Business, Innovation & Employment

It’s Christmas time! Are your Christmas presents sorted? If you are getting gift cards, just remember these very simple tips to avoid issues:

• Try to buy vouchers that can be used at more than one shop
• Check the expiry date and try to use the card ASAP. More tips about gift cards and … View more
It’s Christmas time! Are your Christmas presents sorted? If you are getting gift cards, just remember these very simple tips to avoid issues:

• Try to buy vouchers that can be used at more than one shop
• Check the expiry date and try to use the card ASAP. More tips about gift cards and preloaded cards here

Happy Christmas shopping from Consumer Protection ☺
Find out more!

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2103 days ago

Happy Holidays from NSNZ! 😘🎉✨

The Team from Neighbourhood Support New Zealand

Kia Ora Neighbourhood Supporters -

Please note the NSNZ National Office will be closed from Friday, December 21st at 12pm - reopening again on Monday, January 7th at 9am.

Until then, Mere Kirihimete and best wishes for a safe and joyous holiday season! We look forward to reconnecting in the New … View more
Kia Ora Neighbourhood Supporters -

Please note the NSNZ National Office will be closed from Friday, December 21st at 12pm - reopening again on Monday, January 7th at 9am.

Until then, Mere Kirihimete and best wishes for a safe and joyous holiday season! We look forward to reconnecting in the New Year.

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2103 days ago

Thank you!

The Team from Wasp Wipeout

As of 10am this morning, we've raised $5000 towards wasp control. The more we raise the more work we can do, so thank you to those who have already contributed. If you wish to donate and find out more about the project you can do so here givealittle.co.nz...

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2103 days ago

Get decorating and $ave with Resene!

Resene

Now’s a great time to get decorating! Save on Resene premium paint, stains, primers, sealers, wallpaper, decorating accessories and cleaning products! Get the GST value taken off the price.

PLUS if you are a Resene DIY Cardholder you can get an extra 5% off! That’s 20% OFF for Resene … View more
Now’s a great time to get decorating! Save on Resene premium paint, stains, primers, sealers, wallpaper, decorating accessories and cleaning products! Get the GST value taken off the price.

PLUS if you are a Resene DIY Cardholder you can get an extra 5% off! That’s 20% OFF for Resene Cardholders!

If you don’t have a card, sign up free online, www.resene.co.nz/diycard or while you are at your local Resene ColorShop.

And if you need help choosing your paints, wood stains, colours or wallpapers, your local Resene ColorShop staff can help you with all the advice and inspiration you need!
Find out more!

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2106 days ago

Poll: Should personal cannabis use be legalised?

Nicole Mathewson Reporter from The Press

The Government will hold a referendum on personal cannabis use at the 2020 general election - and it will be binding.

"It will be held at the 2020 general election. The agreement is that it will be binding. There is a bit of detail to still to work through," Justice Minister Andrew … View more
The Government will hold a referendum on personal cannabis use at the 2020 general election - and it will be binding.

"It will be held at the 2020 general election. The agreement is that it will be binding. There is a bit of detail to still to work through," Justice Minister Andrew Little says.

What do you think? Share your thoughts in the comments below (please write NFP if you don't want your comments published).

Read more: www.stuff.co.nz...

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Should personal cannabis use be legalised?
  • 55.8% Yes
    55.8% Complete
  • 41.2% No
    41.2% Complete
  • 3% I'm not sure/something else (tell us in the comments)
    3% Complete
787 votes
2106 days ago

Are you ready to completely ditch plastic bags?

Sarah Reporter from Stuff

Hi neighbours,

The clock is ticking (and no, we're not referring to the Christmas countdown!) - single-use plastic bags will be out of circulation from July 1, 2019.

All retailers, ie not just supermarkets, will no longer be able to sell or give away single-use plastic shopping bags after … View more
Hi neighbours,

The clock is ticking (and no, we're not referring to the Christmas countdown!) - single-use plastic bags will be out of circulation from July 1, 2019.

All retailers, ie not just supermarkets, will no longer be able to sell or give away single-use plastic shopping bags after this date. To read more, click here.

Do you support the single-use plastic bag ban? How will the ban affect your life?

Have you already adapted to a plastic bag-free life or will this mean big changes in your household? What are your tips and tricks for ensuring the ban doesn't cause havoc when you hit the shops?

Please add "NFP/not for print" if you do not want your images/ comments used on Stuff

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2103 days ago

Summer Show #4 at Arts in Oxford Gallery

Areta from Oxford

Summer Show #4 presents a choice selection of original works by South Island artists for your enjoyment.
Diverse media include: painting, prints, woodturning, felt, works on paper, basketry, and ceramics.

Summer Show 15 Dec to 20 Jan 2019
Arts in Oxford, 72 Main St, Oxford 7430
Open 10am-4pm … View more
Summer Show #4 presents a choice selection of original works by South Island artists for your enjoyment.
Diverse media include: painting, prints, woodturning, felt, works on paper, basketry, and ceramics.

Summer Show 15 Dec to 20 Jan 2019
Arts in Oxford, 72 Main St, Oxford 7430
Open 10am-4pm Tues-Sun

The team at Arts in Oxford wish you a bountiful festive season with great art!

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2125 days ago

Boy racers given the green light

Anna Williams Reporter from The Press

Christchurch authorities have come up with a plan to stop boy racers revving engines and racing off the line: Don't let them hit red lights.

Council will trial phasing the traffic lights on Bealey Ave so traffic gets a clear run down the length of the street, to reduce noise from things … View more
Christchurch authorities have come up with a plan to stop boy racers revving engines and racing off the line: Don't let them hit red lights.

Council will trial phasing the traffic lights on Bealey Ave so traffic gets a clear run down the length of the street, to reduce noise from things like stopping and accelerating, revving and burn-outs.

Do you think this will stop boy racers from revving loudly? Tell us in the comments below (please write NFP if you don't want your comments published).

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2105 days ago

Moving house?

Donna from Ashburton District

30 Banana boxes with lids to give away. Excellent condition. Ideal for packing belongings into when moving house. Must collect before Christmas - cannot hold for anyone sorry. Phone 027 460 7081.

Free

2105 days ago

Poll: Do you know the difference between a paper wasp and regular ones?

The Team from Wasp Wipeout

As we work to control and reduce wasp populations around New Zealand it is important to know which type of wasp you are targeting.

Is it a vespula wasp (German or common) or a paper wasp? Find out the difference here.

Once you know which type of wasp to target, the next step is to use the correct… View more
As we work to control and reduce wasp populations around New Zealand it is important to know which type of wasp you are targeting.

Is it a vespula wasp (German or common) or a paper wasp? Find out the difference here.

Once you know which type of wasp to target, the next step is to use the correct control method.

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Do you know the difference between a paper wasp and regular ones?
  • 46.6% Yes
    46.6% Complete
  • 53.4% No
    53.4% Complete
1167 votes
2105 days ago

Poll: Should personal cannabis use be legalised?

Georgia Reporter from Stuff

Hi neighbours,

A binding referendum on personal cannabis is to be held at the 2020 general election. Do you think personal cannabis use should be legalised in NZ? Read more about the topic here.

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Should personal cannabis use be legalised?
  • 56.8% Yes
    56.8% Complete
  • 43.2% No
    43.2% Complete
2544 votes
2106 days ago

Poll: Do you volunteer at a community garden?

Mei Leng Wong Reporter from NZ Gardener & Get Growing

In our upcoming January 2019 issue (out at the end of this month!), columnist Trevor Crosby sings the praises of community gardens, and many gardeners say the benefits of working with soil and plants are magnified when further shared with like-minded green thumbs. Do you spend any time working in a… View moreIn our upcoming January 2019 issue (out at the end of this month!), columnist Trevor Crosby sings the praises of community gardens, and many gardeners say the benefits of working with soil and plants are magnified when further shared with like-minded green thumbs. Do you spend any time working in a community garden?

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Do you volunteer at a community garden?
  • 7.9% Yes
    7.9% Complete
  • 51.5% No
    51.5% Complete
  • 5.9% I used to, but not anymore
    5.9% Complete
  • 34.7% No, but I plan to one day
    34.7% Complete
340 votes
2106 days ago

Make a will - available online now

Director / lawyer from Kiwilaw

MAKE A WILL! Especially if you don't already have one.
REALLY URGENT - if you want to include step-children or whangai, or if you have repartnered or separated, or (males) if there could be other children you don't know about or don't want to know about, or if you don't have … View more
MAKE A WILL! Especially if you don't already have one.
REALLY URGENT - if you want to include step-children or whangai, or if you have repartnered or separated, or (males) if there could be other children you don't know about or don't want to know about, or if you don't have children and don't want your distant relatives to be the beneficiaries if you and your partner are both killed in the same tragic accident....

Answer the questions, download the Word document, print it, and sign it in front of two adults who are not beneficiaries in the will. (Confession time - we are selling it, but we didn't write it. We've tried it out and it's okay although there are bits we would tweak if we were writing it from scratch.)
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Price: $49.95

2107 days ago

Donations flooding in!

The Team from Wasp Wipeout

Wow! Your generosity means we have already raised almost $4000 in just three days towards our fight against wasps. We've also received an amazing $35,000 sponsorship from BASF which is a fantastic boost to the campaign. Every little bit counts and by contributing, you can make wasp-free … View moreWow! Your generosity means we have already raised almost $4000 in just three days towards our fight against wasps. We've also received an amazing $35,000 sponsorship from BASF which is a fantastic boost to the campaign. Every little bit counts and by contributing, you can make wasp-free regions a real possibility. Find out more about the project and how you can contribute here: givealittle.co.nz...

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