Ashburton District, Ashburton

Wondering about something in your neighbourhood?

Wondering about something in your neighbourhood?

Whether it's a new building going up or a strange noise you keep hearing, ask your neighbours here.

2298 days ago

NZ MADE/NĀ NIU TĪRENI: Ngāi Tahu settlement

The Team from Neighbourly.co.nz

The confronting truth of what happened in our recent past is something New Zealanders have to reckon with. When the Treaty of Waitangi was signed, Māori owned more than 66 million acres of land. By 1975, almost 97 per cent had been sold or taken.

Ngāi Tahu is an iwi whose rohe (area) extends … View more
The confronting truth of what happened in our recent past is something New Zealanders have to reckon with. When the Treaty of Waitangi was signed, Māori owned more than 66 million acres of land. By 1975, almost 97 per cent had been sold or taken.

Ngāi Tahu is an iwi whose rohe (area) extends over most of the South Island. In the 1840s, the Crown made a number of large purchases of Ngāi Tahu land. But in the end, the Crown deceived Ngāi Tahu - leaving them landless and impoverished...

Find out more about what happened to Ngāi Tahu, where you live, and how much the land was settled for - it may surprise.

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2298 days ago

Free Digital-Media Course right here in Christchurch!

Vision College

Is School Not Working For Your Teen?

This FREE 20 week level 2 Certificate in Arts and Design course will set a great foundation for an exciting start to your future in design.

You will learn a wide range of media techniques such as video, drawing, animation and photography. Create your own … View more
Is School Not Working For Your Teen?

This FREE 20 week level 2 Certificate in Arts and Design course will set a great foundation for an exciting start to your future in design.

You will learn a wide range of media techniques such as video, drawing, animation and photography. Create your own design concepts and collaborate with other students on creative projects – PLUS gain credits towards NCEA level 2 &/or 3 Enrol NOW Course Starts Next Week!

Successful Graduates from this programme could pathway onto further study in Certificates, Diploma or Degrees in Media Arts.
Enrol here!

2301 days ago

Free clean fill

Clark from Ashburton District

We have a bunch of spoil from our house build free to a good home. It a mix of clay and rocks. Free you jaut have to shovel it yourself.

2299 days ago

Poll: Do you agree with the new firearm rules in schools?

Georgia Reporter from Stuff

Students are no longer able to hold or shoot army guns at school under new government guidelines. The move comes after much public debate on the appropriateness of firearms being brought into schools, including when soldiers taught children as young as nine how to assemble and shoot assault rifles … View moreStudents are no longer able to hold or shoot army guns at school under new government guidelines. The move comes after much public debate on the appropriateness of firearms being brought into schools, including when soldiers taught children as young as nine how to assemble and shoot assault rifles at a leadership exercise in Palmerston North last year. However students can still use firearms as part of shooting clubs and competitions. Click here to read the full article and guidelines.

So what do you think of the new rules? Are you for or against them?

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Do you agree with the new firearm rules in schools?
  • 40.7% Yes, the guidelines are great
    40.7% Complete
  • 50.2% No, this is PC gone mad
    50.2% Complete
  • 9% I'm on the fence on this one
    9% Complete
2776 votes
2300 days ago

*WIN* tickets to the Super Rugby Final this weekend!

Crusaders

It's Crusaders v Lions on Saturday 4th August at AMI Stadium to see who will be crowned Super Rugby Champions for 2018. We have 5 gold class double passes to give away to our Neighbourly fans so you can watch the Crusaders go back to back! LIKE or THANK this post and you could be a lucky … View moreIt's Crusaders v Lions on Saturday 4th August at AMI Stadium to see who will be crowned Super Rugby Champions for 2018. We have 5 gold class double passes to give away to our Neighbourly fans so you can watch the Crusaders go back to back! LIKE or THANK this post and you could be a lucky winner!

Competition closes midnight Wednesday 1st August 2018. Winners will be drawn Thursday 2nd August. If you'd like to win, 'Like' to win! See T&Cs.

#wewill #crusadeon
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2304 days ago

Free Range Laying Hens - Brown Shavers and Hylines

Jonathan from Eyrewell Forest

These ladies are 14-15 months old and have just completed 1 season of laying. They are coming out of the molt and will be laying again for spring and summer
give me a call today on 0212438566 regards Chickenman

Price: $13

2304 days ago

Longest eclipse of the 21st century on Saturday morning!

The Team from Neighbourly.co.nz

Astronomers are hoping for clear skies on Saturday morning when the longest eclipse of the 21st century works its magic in the night sky - it is expected just after 8am.

According to Nasa, the moon will be in full eclipse - or totality - for 103 minutes. But the moon will enter totality not long… View more
Astronomers are hoping for clear skies on Saturday morning when the longest eclipse of the 21st century works its magic in the night sky - it is expected just after 8am.

According to Nasa, the moon will be in full eclipse - or totality - for 103 minutes. But the moon will enter totality not long before setting in this country. The next such event will not happen again until 2021.The total lunar eclipse will be the result of the sun, moon and earth lining up perfectly.

HOW TO VIEW IT
- You'll need to be as far south as possible, have clear skies, and be in a location where you can see the Moon setting in the south west and the Sun rising in the north east.
- The higher you can get, the better. That's because the Sun will be barely clearing the horizon as the Moon sets in the opposite direction.
- Unfortunately, MetService is predicting Saturday will bring showers or rain in the west and south of the country, heavy for a time over the South Island.

- In Invercargill, there will be five minutes between sunrise at 8:12 and moonset shortly thereafter, with the Moon entirely within Earth's shadow.
- In Dunedin the interval is reduced to four minutes; in Christchurch, three minutes.

Read more and follow updates here.

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2304 days ago

Dirty little secrets!

Kim Booth from The Best Furniture Shop

There's a little secret a lot of furniture retailers don't want you to know but which The Best Furniture Shop just loves to share: a huge amount of what's available at high end stores comes from exactly the same place.

The Best Furniture Shop owner Kim Booth grew up in a family of… View more
There's a little secret a lot of furniture retailers don't want you to know but which The Best Furniture Shop just loves to share: a huge amount of what's available at high end stores comes from exactly the same place.

The Best Furniture Shop owner Kim Booth grew up in a family of furniture retailers and decided to turn a traditional sales strategy on its head with the launch of the New Brighton store nine years ago. Instead of a plush showroom taking up high-demand real estate space, The Best Furniture Shop has a huge, simple fit-out in a low-rent part of town.

Savings from low-overheads would go straight to customers, with rock-bottom prices every day. Check it out on our website, or instore at 61 Hawke Street, New Brighton.
Find out more!

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2304 days ago

Poll: Should te reo Māori be compulsory in schools?

The Team from Neighbourly.co.nz

There has been an ongoing discussion amongst political leaders (and Neighbourly members) around whether te reo should be compulsory in schools across New Zealand. It comes after news that the number of people in New Zealand able to speak te reo Māori is declining. What do you think? Should it be … View moreThere has been an ongoing discussion amongst political leaders (and Neighbourly members) around whether te reo should be compulsory in schools across New Zealand. It comes after news that the number of people in New Zealand able to speak te reo Māori is declining. What do you think? Should it be made compulsory? Do you think this will help retain the language?

Neighbourly's own Sarah Moore has started studying te reo Māori follow her journey here.

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Should te reo Māori be compulsory in schools?
  • 34.3% Yes, I agree
    34.3% Complete
  • 56.5% No, I disagree
    56.5% Complete
  • 9.2% I don't mind either way
    9.2% Complete
8762 votes
2305 days ago

Minister's balancing act

The Team from ACC New Zealand

ACC Minister Hon. Iain Lees-Galloway recently swapped his suit for shorts and a tee to join a ‘Live Stronger for Longer’ strength and balance class. These classes help us as we age to retain lower body and core strength, remaining active to avoid falls.

No-one is bullet proof, falls happen … View more
ACC Minister Hon. Iain Lees-Galloway recently swapped his suit for shorts and a tee to join a ‘Live Stronger for Longer’ strength and balance class. These classes help us as we age to retain lower body and core strength, remaining active to avoid falls.

No-one is bullet proof, falls happen and some can result in broken bones, pain and long healing times and can also make us fearful of falling again. Losing confidence can really affect quality of life.

Live Stronger for Longer strength and balance classes are growing nationwide. Visit www.livestronger.org.nz and join a class near you, you’ll find lots of practical information, advice and resources on how to live an active, healthy and independent life.

Proudly brought to you by ACC, MoH, HQSC and your local community health providers.
Join a class near you

2306 days ago

*WIN* Ditch the plastic bags and go natural!

Croco

It's Plastic Free July and we're helping kiwis go plastic-free! Our natural Croco organic produce bags are washable, reusable and foldable. We've got three 4-Piece Combo Sets to giveaway - simply LIKE or THANK this post to enter!

Our combo set of organic reusable produce bags will… View more
It's Plastic Free July and we're helping kiwis go plastic-free! Our natural Croco organic produce bags are washable, reusable and foldable. We've got three 4-Piece Combo Sets to giveaway - simply LIKE or THANK this post to enter!

Our combo set of organic reusable produce bags will help you ditch those single-use plastic bags for good. Keep some in your bag or in the back of your car.

Buy in July and you'll SAVE! For every 4-Piece Combo Set you buy, we will plant a tree in an area of need. You order one, we plant one! It's just one small way we're helping kiwis reduce their use of plastic.

LIKE or THANK this post by Tuesday 31st July 2018 to enter! See T&Cs.
Order now and save!

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2307 days ago

Mesh manufacturer Steel and Tube pleads guilty to 24 criminal charges

Steel Class Action - Adina Thorn Lawyers

If your property was built between approx March 2012 and April 2016 with a concrete floor containing reinforcing steel mesh, you should register your interest for the proposed fully funded class action at www.steelclassaction.co.nz

The action will focus on claiming compensation, especially for … View more
If your property was built between approx March 2012 and April 2016 with a concrete floor containing reinforcing steel mesh, you should register your interest for the proposed fully funded class action at www.steelclassaction.co.nz

The action will focus on claiming compensation, especially for stress and uncertainty. Act now. Visit www.steelclassaction.co.nz to find out more and register.

There is no cost to register, or at any stage.

For further information relating to charges please click on news article:
"Steel company pleads guilty to 24 charges"

Feel free to call us on (09) 304 0662.
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2307 days ago

Dry July

John from John Lamb

Hi I've signed up to Dry July to raise funds for cancer patients, their families and carers, and help make them a little more comfortable during a difficult time.
I'd love you to support me and make a donation;

www.dryjuly.co.nz...

Thanks in advance!
John

2308 days ago

Excellent resource for wills - advice, and cost-effective providers

Director / lawyer from Kiwilaw

I've just found this site - www.moneyhub.co.nz... - an excellent survey of several inexpensive will providers, plus important principles and guidelines. CLICK ON THE LINKS - neighbourly.co.nz doesn't show the full URL within the post (instead it shows an elipsis i.e. 3 dots ...). I like… View moreI've just found this site - www.moneyhub.co.nz... - an excellent survey of several inexpensive will providers, plus important principles and guidelines. CLICK ON THE LINKS - neighbourly.co.nz doesn't show the full URL within the post (instead it shows an elipsis i.e. 3 dots ...). I like the Perpetual Guardian www.ewills.co.nz... option - it's a bit more expensive than some versions but is still only $100 for a basic will, and has input by their legal team rather than depending solely on a computer. I'd be interested to hear of anyone's experiences with any of these providers - and if you'd like a quick check of the finished product just to reassure you that it's okay, we can probably arrange that - over coffee in Oxford if you're paying, or by email for $20 (limited to the first 10!)

2309 days ago

Ellesmere school uniform

Carolyn from Leeston

Boys shirts, shorts and pants for sale. Year 11-12

Price: $5

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