Ashburton District, Ashburton

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2167 days ago

Mountain Buggy dumped by mistake

Andres from Ashburton District

Hello everyone,... here is my sort of urgent problem that I would like to tell to see if I can still have the chance and lots of good luck to try to recover this pram. A couple of years ago a friend of my wife lend her a Mountain Buggy 3 wheels stroller, green one, with shade cover. The thing is I … View moreHello everyone,... here is my sort of urgent problem that I would like to tell to see if I can still have the chance and lots of good luck to try to recover this pram. A couple of years ago a friend of my wife lend her a Mountain Buggy 3 wheels stroller, green one, with shade cover. The thing is I always thought she gave her away and by the time we moved house (nearly year ago, September 2017) I went to Resource Recovery Park 25 Range Street, Ashburton and dumped there. Don’t know if was destroyed or not, may be it was put up for sale in the shop, hopefully. Is here when I must ask to any one please, that bought a green stroller Mountain Buggy from that place I will appreciate if you out there could sell it to me please. This stroller has a huge sentimental value for this lady and I just destroyed without any questions. I will appreciate any help or information to try to take it back with the owner. Thanks a lot everyone.


Andres

2168 days ago

Christmas made easy with Farmlands

Farmlands

Win up to $1000* of your shop back with Farmlands!

Spend $150 or more on your Farmlands Card between 1 November 2018 and 15 December 2018 at participating Card Partners to go in the draw to win. Plus, check out the Farmlands Gift Guide to find gift ideas for all the family.

Find out where to… View more
Win up to $1000* of your shop back with Farmlands!

Spend $150 or more on your Farmlands Card between 1 November 2018 and 15 December 2018 at participating Card Partners to go in the draw to win. Plus, check out the Farmlands Gift Guide to find gift ideas for all the family.

Find out where to shop this Christmas: www.farmlands.co.nz/christmas

*Terms and Conditions apply.
Find out more!

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2169 days ago

Summer safety checklist: Fall-proofing your home

The Team from ACC New Zealand

With warmer weather heading our way, gardening is a great way to stay fit and get regular doses of Vitamin D to help strengthen our bones.

The Home Safety checklist will give you practical tips on how to avoid falls, sprains and strains while pulling those stubborn weeds. For example, when … View more
With warmer weather heading our way, gardening is a great way to stay fit and get regular doses of Vitamin D to help strengthen our bones.

The Home Safety checklist will give you practical tips on how to avoid falls, sprains and strains while pulling those stubborn weeds. For example, when you’re gardening avoid heavy lifting and use long-handled tools so you’re not bending over for long periods. Steady yourself when bending and standing, no pesky weed is worth falling for!

A new movement called Live Stronger for Longer is helping to reduce the risk of falls by providing practical information and free resources. We want to help you stay on your feet, and living the life you want to live.

Take the home safety checklist with your friends and family and join the movement today.

Proudly brought to you by ACC, HQ&SC, MOH and your local community health providers.

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2169 days ago

Give a gift for good this festive season

Jason Cowlam from New Zealand Red Cross

It’s not just the festive season. It’s also cyclone season. Cyclones are happening more often, they‘re getting more severe, destructive and deadly – and they’re even reaching us here in New Zealand. What would you do if you lost everything?

During this time of giving, … View more
It’s not just the festive season. It’s also cyclone season. Cyclones are happening more often, they‘re getting more severe, destructive and deadly – and they’re even reaching us here in New Zealand. What would you do if you lost everything?

During this time of giving, give a gift for good to help those who need it most. You can easily help them with warmth, water, meals, shelter, community outreach and welfare centre support.
Click here to help

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2170 days ago

Oxford Sunday Market and Car Boot Sale

Catherine from Darfield

Come for a bargain!! Books , Clothing , Christmas Trees , Plates, Fabric .50c-$5

Price: $3

2170 days ago

Bereaved? Ease the load - get probate without leaving home

Director / lawyer from Kiwilaw

You don't need a lawyer's appointment! Use our automated online interview (about 15-20 minutes), then confirm you want to proceed, send us a copy of the signed will, and we will edit and send you the documents ready for you to sign and send to the High Court. This is for executors to … View moreYou don't need a lawyer's appointment! Use our automated online interview (about 15-20 minutes), then confirm you want to proceed, send us a copy of the signed will, and we will edit and send you the documents ready for you to sign and send to the High Court. This is for executors to apply for probate of a will after someone has died. We currently charge $400 (next year $460), and you pay the High Court fee direct ($200). (If there is no will, and if you need letters of administration, we use a slightly different process that costs about the same.) (This links direct to the form. Also see our website for more information and background.)
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2170 days ago

Givealittle’s Celebration with the Nation

Givealittle

We’re so grateful to all the generous sorts who’ve chipped in to get us here. So, let’s lose the gifts… and turn our big day into a celebration with the nation.

For every $10 donated from you, Spark Foundation will give $10 too – up to a grand total of $10,000 across all 10 charities.
Give here

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2171 days ago

ON THIS SUNDAY - THE MARVELLOUS MAYFIELD CHRISTMAS MARKET

Janine from Ashburton District

Come and join us this Sunday 9 December. The weather forecast is looking good!!

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2171 days ago

Have a Merry Colourful Christmas!

The Team from Resene ColorShop Ashburton

Our favourite thing about Christmas is the wonderful Christmas COLOURS that pop up as Santa's arrival approaches. Greens reds and golds dotted around town remind us that it's so easy to put a little colour into someone else's Christmas...

Remember to stay Kiwiana safe these … View more
Our favourite thing about Christmas is the wonderful Christmas COLOURS that pop up as Santa's arrival approaches. Greens reds and golds dotted around town remind us that it's so easy to put a little colour into someone else's Christmas...

Remember to stay Kiwiana safe these holidays whether you're travelling out of town or staying at home. Merry Christmas!

- From the Elves at Resene

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2171 days ago

Are you catching a Christmas flight?

Georgia Reporter from Stuff

Hi neighbours,

Are you planning of flying with Air New Zealand in the lead up towards Christmas? Some Air NZ staff are planning to strike four days out from Christmas – on the airline's busiest travel day of the year. To read more, click here.

Christmas is a hectic time of year in general … View more
Hi neighbours,

Are you planning of flying with Air New Zealand in the lead up towards Christmas? Some Air NZ staff are planning to strike four days out from Christmas – on the airline's busiest travel day of the year. To read more, click here.

Christmas is a hectic time of year in general for some families. Close to 42,000 customers booked to travel domestically and internationally on that date now face potential flight cancellations, the airline has said. Keep an eye on the story link above and we'll keep this post updated as more information comes out.

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2174 days ago

New school to open in the centre of town

Anna Williams Reporter from The Press

Christchurch's original urban school Ao Tawhiti Unlimited Discovery reopens in a $30 million building on the corner of Colombo and St Asaph streets in April.
But the school won't be like others, with no staffroom, offices, library, playground, or parking.
The school's director says … View more
Christchurch's original urban school Ao Tawhiti Unlimited Discovery reopens in a $30 million building on the corner of Colombo and St Asaph streets in April.
But the school won't be like others, with no staffroom, offices, library, playground, or parking.
The school's director says they will use the city as their playground, library, and museum. What do you think of this concept - would you like your child to go to a school in the city centre?

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2174 days ago

Sending Christmas cards a simple gesture to help lonely older people

Nicole Mathewson Reporter from The Press

The simple gesture of sending a Christmas card could help tackle "the single biggest issue facing older people today".

It all started when Auckland woman Hannah Rodgers and her son, Jayden, committed to 100 days of kindness in the lead-up to Christmas last year.

"On day 65, Jayden … View more
The simple gesture of sending a Christmas card could help tackle "the single biggest issue facing older people today".

It all started when Auckland woman Hannah Rodgers and her son, Jayden, committed to 100 days of kindness in the lead-up to Christmas last year.

"On day 65, Jayden suggested we write a card for someone who might feel lonely at Christmas," Rodgers says.

Now Rodgers and her son want the campaign, Sending Love, to help 100,000 Kiwis of all ages as it returns for its second year.

Find out more about the initiative and how you can get involved by clicking the link below.

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2173 days ago

Need a job? Move to Ashburton, it has plenty

Nicole Mathewson Reporter from The Press

The small rural town affectionately known as Ash-vegas – despite having no casino – is looking for people.
With 500 jobs it cannot fill, it needs workers.

The mid-Canterbury township is better known as a pitstop for travellers en route to somewhere else.

But former Crusaders chief, now … View more
The small rural town affectionately known as Ash-vegas – despite having no casino – is looking for people.
With 500 jobs it cannot fill, it needs workers.

The mid-Canterbury township is better known as a pitstop for travellers en route to somewhere else.

But former Crusaders chief, now Ashburton District Council chief executive Hamish Riach is on a new crusade to promote the advantages of the district.

2173 days ago

*WIN* a Christmas book pack!

Simon & Schuster

Click LIKE or THANK to go into a draw to win a pack of five best-selling books!

The pack includes Cassandra Clare’s brand new blockbuster, Queen of Air and Darkness, the epic finale to The Dark Artifices series; the ever-popular Kate Furnivall returns with her deeply moving The Survivors; … View more
Click LIKE or THANK to go into a draw to win a pack of five best-selling books!

The pack includes Cassandra Clare’s brand new blockbuster, Queen of Air and Darkness, the epic finale to The Dark Artifices series; the ever-popular Kate Furnivall returns with her deeply moving The Survivors; In Pieces is actress Sally Field’s haunting and powerful memoir; Fear is the inside story of President Trump, as only Bob Woodward can tell it; and finally, take a peek into Reese Witherspoon’s world with the beautiful Whiskey in a Teacup.

Simply click LIKE or THANK to enter! Goodluck!

T&Cs apply.
See more books!

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2174 days ago

The SuperSeniors newsletter is out now!

Office for Seniors

Hi Neighbours!

The December edition of the SuperSenior newsletter is out now! It's filled with all the latest news and Super Gold Card offers

In this issue we talk about the changes to GP fees. If you have a Community Services Card you may be entitled to cheaper doctor visits.

Need some … View more
Hi Neighbours!

The December edition of the SuperSenior newsletter is out now! It's filled with all the latest news and Super Gold Card offers

In this issue we talk about the changes to GP fees. If you have a Community Services Card you may be entitled to cheaper doctor visits.

Need some motivation in the kitchen? Try our delicious Mexican Salsa Salad from the NZ Nutrition Foundation.

To subscribe, follow this link: bit.ly...

To view the current edition go to superseniors.msd.govt.nz...

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