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2424 days ago

NZ Post is increasing the cost of posting a letter from $1 to $1.20 to cover 'significant loss of revenue'

Nicole Mathewson Reporter from The Press

The cost of sending letters, parcels and couriers will increase next year, NZ Post says.

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2401 days ago

What are you up to this weekend?

The Warehouse Ashburton

Rally your troops and join the Great Community Cleanup this weekend. There are over a hundred teams from The Warehouse and the community cleaning up our neighbourhoods and natural spaces, but we need something more. We need YOU. Even a little cleanup will make a huge difference in the places we … View moreRally your troops and join the Great Community Cleanup this weekend. There are over a hundred teams from The Warehouse and the community cleaning up our neighbourhoods and natural spaces, but we need something more. We need YOU. Even a little cleanup will make a huge difference in the places we live in and love. Join us in helping to beautify our communities, take heaps of pictures, and share them with #CleanupNZ. Let’s get to work!

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2405 days ago

Do you think wheel clamping should be illegal?

Georgia Reporter from Stuff

Hey neighbours,
Have you heard Transport Minister Phil Twyford's views on wheel clamping? He says it either needs to be banned or regulated - and he was working on legislation to see it banned. What are your thoughts? To read more, click here.

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2401 days ago

DO YOU LIVE ON THE BANKS OF A RIVER OR STREAMS WITH LOTS OF WILLOW

Susan from

We are wanting to find some more sites for our bees (we normally have a minimum of 8 hives per site) in areas where there is a lot of willow, so ideally along the banks of rivers and streams.
Our bees like sunny, sheltered spots so if you have somewhere suitable, and you would like to have bees … View more
We are wanting to find some more sites for our bees (we normally have a minimum of 8 hives per site) in areas where there is a lot of willow, so ideally along the banks of rivers and streams.
Our bees like sunny, sheltered spots so if you have somewhere suitable, and you would like to have bees on your property, please get in touch with us at queenbeez@queenbeez.net.nz and we can give you all the details or you can call Chris on 021 02798656

Thank you so much
Cheers, Chris & Susan

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2403 days ago

Council services on ANZAC Day

Selwyn District Council from Selwyn District Council

The following changes to Council services and facilities apply for ANZAC Day (Wednesday 25 April):

Council Service Centres/Libraries and Rolleston HQ are closed.

Rubbish, recycling, organics collections normally collected on Wednesday 25 April (ANZAC Day) will be collected on Saturday 28 … View more
The following changes to Council services and facilities apply for ANZAC Day (Wednesday 25 April):

Council Service Centres/Libraries and Rolleston HQ are closed.

Rubbish, recycling, organics collections normally collected on Wednesday 25 April (ANZAC Day) will be collected on Saturday 28 April.

Pines Resource Recovery Park is open from 1–4pm.

The Selwyn Aquatic Centre is open from 1–8pm.

Rolleston Community Centre is closed for ANZAC Day commemorations.

Lincoln Event Centre is open from 10am–5pm, with an ANZAC Service taking place at 2pm.

The Council's phone helpline will continue to operate 24 hours a day for urgent matters. Please phone 347 2800 or Darfield 318 8338.

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2403 days ago

Excited Chistchurch? Michael McIntyre has added another show

Georgia Reporter from Stuff

Hey Christchurch,
If you're a comedy fan, then you'll love this news. UK comedian Michael McIntyre has added more shows to his sold out NZ tour. He'll be doing an extra show at Christchurch's Horncastle Arena. Are you a fan? To read more, click here.

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2403 days ago

Malvern Community Recycling Drop-off Day

Selwyn District Council from Selwyn District Council

A Community Recycling Drop-off Day will take place in Malvern on Saturday 28 April, 10am–4pm at Hawkins Pit, on Cullens Road (off Bangor Road).

Garden waste: $5 per car, $10 per ute or single axle trailer, $15 per twin axle trailer.
Scrap metal: Free.
Tyres: $3 per car tyre, $5 per 4WD tyre.… View more
A Community Recycling Drop-off Day will take place in Malvern on Saturday 28 April, 10am–4pm at Hawkins Pit, on Cullens Road (off Bangor Road).

Garden waste: $5 per car, $10 per ute or single axle trailer, $15 per twin axle trailer.
Scrap metal: Free.
Tyres: $3 per car tyre, $5 per 4WD tyre.
Child car seats: $5 per seat.

Cash only (no EFTPOS). Household volumes only, no commercial volumes. Please separate different waste streams.

We accept:
Garden prunings
Tree trimmings
Weeds
Metals
Bicycles
Tins/pots/pans
BBQs
Small appliances
Whiteware
Car tyres
4WD tyres
Child car seats (please remove fabric covers)

We don't accept:
General rubbish
Flax/cabbage tree leaves
Trees or branches over 10cm in diameter
Gas bottles
Items containing oil/fuel
TVs
Tyres on rims
Tyres containing or covered in dirt
Polystyrene child car seats

For more information phone 347 2800 or email admin@selwyn.govt.nz.

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2404 days ago

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2404 days ago

Fresh organic walnuts, Organic Grey pumpkins

Glen from Ashburton District

hello, we have just starting picking up this seasons walnuts, only $5 / bag ( 1kg).
 Also grey pumpkins have had their first frost over them , giving them even greater flavour, $3 each or two for $5.
At out vege box on 98 Taits rd....open 24 hrs

Negotiable

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