Ashburton District, Ashburton

2568 days ago

New Home Builders Info Session coming up!

The Team from Jennian Homes

Thinking about building or curious about how best to do it? Join a Jennian New Home Builders Information Session.

These completely FREE information evenings are designed to ensure your new build experience is filled with plenty of 'OH YES' moments. No matter your budget or levels of … View more
Thinking about building or curious about how best to do it? Join a Jennian New Home Builders Information Session.

These completely FREE information evenings are designed to ensure your new build experience is filled with plenty of 'OH YES' moments. No matter your budget or levels of experience - you'll leave your Information Session with greater insights into:
• Establishing your construction budget
• Avoiding hidden costs
• Saving money by building an environmentally friendly home
• Planning the home you've always wanted

Your local Jennian team would love to meet you - to share our construction industry knowledge and to find out how we can help get into your dream home. Come along with any questions you might have and learn how to avoid ‘OH NO’ moments. Find out more at jennianinfo.com
Register now

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2569 days ago

Video mihi - Rā Rua

Reporter Selwyn & Ashburton Outlook

Tēnā koutou readers!
Our second mihi comes from reporter Monique Steele. How are you going at using te reo Māori this week?
Look out for Emma Dangerfield tomorrow!
Link:www.facebook.com...

2569 days ago

Video mihi - Rā Tahi

Reporter Selwyn & Ashburton Outlook

Tēnā koutou e hoa mā! As part of out wiki o te reo Māori coverage we're presenting a daily video mihi featuring one of our team members. This allows you, our readers, to get to know us more and judge our reo skills. No pressure ae? 😱 Our first mihi is from Matthew Salmons, enjoy.
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Tēnā koutou e hoa mā! As part of out wiki o te reo Māori coverage we're presenting a daily video mihi featuring one of our team members. This allows you, our readers, to get to know us more and judge our reo skills. No pressure ae? 😱 Our first mihi is from Matthew Salmons, enjoy.
(sorry for the delay - we had some technical issues in getting the video to Neighbourly)
Link:www.facebook.com...

2569 days ago

Cause of bird deaths inconclusive

Matthew Salmons Reporter from Selwyn & Ashburton Outlook

The cause of death for more than 50 sparrows in Rolleston last month remains a mystery, does anybody know of anything which could point to a culprit?

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2569 days ago

Strong end to dominant season

Matthew Salmons Reporter from Selwyn & Ashburton Outlook

Congratulations to our Selwyn Netball finals winners; Lincoln Netball Club and Halswell RL Netball Club!

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2569 days ago

Detective dogs sniff out 'brown snot' bee disease

Reporter Selwyn & Ashburton Outlook

American Foul Brood (AFB) corrupts and destroys bee hives all over the country, but thanks to some local know-how and highly trained dogs it's easier to detect. Have you had the sniffer dogs around your hives?

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2569 days ago

Voting is now open!

Electoral Commission

Hi neighbours! Did you know that voting is now open for the 2017 General Election? This means you can vote whenever you’re ready.

You can even enrol at any advance voting place if you haven’t already.

To find your closest advance voting place, simply check your EasyVote pack or you can … View more
Hi neighbours! Did you know that voting is now open for the 2017 General Election? This means you can vote whenever you’re ready.

You can even enrol at any advance voting place if you haven’t already.

To find your closest advance voting place, simply check your EasyVote pack or you can check here.
Find out more

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2570 days ago

Need inspiration for the school holidays?

Ara Institute of Canterbury

With an exciting range of activities on offer, the school holidays are the perfect time for students in Years 9-13 to experience Ara and have a whole lot of fun while they’re at it.

Our holiday workshops aim to educate and entertain through hands-on experiences. There are opportunities to … View more
With an exciting range of activities on offer, the school holidays are the perfect time for students in Years 9-13 to experience Ara and have a whole lot of fun while they’re at it.

Our holiday workshops aim to educate and entertain through hands-on experiences. There are opportunities to build robots and rockets, launch a mission to Antarctica and explore Japanese language and culture. All of our October holiday workshops are FREE. To secure a place, register online today!
Find out more

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2571 days ago

What's In Season this Spring?

SuperValue New Zealand

Spring has sprung! Whether it's the blooming daffodils, warmer weather, longer days or summer dishes being whipped up in the kitchen - there's a lot to love about this season! Some of our most favourite fruit and vegetables are being introduced and are more plentiful in supermarkets, … View moreSpring has sprung! Whether it's the blooming daffodils, warmer weather, longer days or summer dishes being whipped up in the kitchen - there's a lot to love about this season! Some of our most favourite fruit and vegetables are being introduced and are more plentiful in supermarkets, including spring onions, silverbeet, broccoli, tamarillos and avocados. Check out our facts and tips on avocados and what else is in-season! What's in season?

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2571 days ago

Fire up the barbie; Meat Week is on!

FreshChoice New Zealand

We're celebrating Meat Week in our stores - this week only! You'll find a rack full of savings on your mince, steak, roasts, drumsticks, plus more! It's a perfect time to stock up on your meat favourites while prices are hot, and firing up the BBQ with friends and family. Find out more

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2572 days ago

Have you seen this butterfly?

Mei Leng Wong Reporter from NZ Gardener & Get Growing

New Zealand's endemic southern blue butterfly (Zizina oxleyi) is now common only in Otago and Canterbury. Small populations of the southern blue can still be found within the wide distribution of the common blue in the North Island, but their future is unclear.

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2573 days ago

wanted kids quad bike

Cynetha from Darfield

Has anyone got a kids size quad bike for sale? 50cc or bigger and working. Thanks in advance

2574 days ago

Poll: Mahuru Māori: what does mana mean?

Reporter Selwyn & Ashburton Outlook

Morena.
Here's our fourth challenge for the week, leading up to next week's Māori Language Week - we'll be running these over the weekend as well, so only toru more to go.
How good is your reo? We're going to challenge you to guess what common Māori words and phrases mean … View more
Morena.
Here's our fourth challenge for the week, leading up to next week's Māori Language Week - we'll be running these over the weekend as well, so only toru more to go.
How good is your reo? We're going to challenge you to guess what common Māori words and phrases mean every day this week. Take your best guess - and no cheating (Googling) until after you've guessed!

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Mahuru Māori: what does mana mean?
  • 20% Power, physical strength
    20% Complete
  • 4% Love, affection
    4% Complete
  • 8% Hope, optimism
    8% Complete
  • 68% Prestige, great authority
    68% Complete
25 votes
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