Ashburton District, Ashburton

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2593 days ago

Discovering the Rakaia Gorge

Reporter Selwyn & Ashburton Outlook

It sits as the dividing line between our two districts, and when it comes to boundaries, you can't find many more beautiful. Have you walked the Rakaia Gorge Track?

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2597 days ago

Couplands is coming to Rolleston

Matthew Salmons Reporter from Selwyn & Ashburton Outlook

Pies, bread, slices, sausage rolls, watering mouths. Rolleston, prepare yourselves, Couplands is coming.
What's your favourite Couplands' product? Will you be there on day one to get it?

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2612 days ago

45 before 45 - ideas please!

Reporter Selwyn & Ashburton Outlook

I had a birthday this week, and being the mad planner that I am, I'm creating a list of things to do before my next birthday - which will be my 45th.

So, I'm after ideas for things to put on my list of 45 things to achieve by the time I'm 45.

A couple of qualifiers: I'm … View more
I had a birthday this week, and being the mad planner that I am, I'm creating a list of things to do before my next birthday - which will be my 45th.

So, I'm after ideas for things to put on my list of 45 things to achieve by the time I'm 45.

A couple of qualifiers: I'm not into adrenaline, so no jumping out of planes or off bridges. And they need to be things that I can do, and things that any normal person with normal resources would be able to achieve - no flying rockets into outer space or anything.

So far I've got:

1. Play a round of golf

2. Compete in a sport

3. Smash NaNoWriMo (National Novel Writing Month)

4. Read 'The Bone People' (again)

I'll be setting up a blog and tracking progress online and in print, so come at me with your best ideas - even something that you set out to accomplish and achieved and gave you a real sense of achievement. Would love to hear your stories as well!

Shannon (Ed).

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2595 days ago

Conservation Week photo competition

The Team from Department of Conservation

It's competition time! Show us how you're loving your backyard this Conservation Week , and you could win a conservation experience on iconic Ulva Island/Te Wharawhara !

You could be setting up a backyard trap, participating in a community conservation group, planting a native tree … View more
It's competition time! Show us how you're loving your backyard this Conservation Week , and you could win a conservation experience on iconic Ulva Island/Te Wharawhara !

You could be setting up a backyard trap, participating in a community conservation group, planting a native tree or cleaning up beaches or streams.

Find out more here:
www.doc.govt.nz...

#LoveMyBackYard #ConservationWeek

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2596 days ago

Don't be an egg, win a $200 Prezzy® card!

The Team from Neighbourly.co.nz

Our friends at Electric Kiwi presented us with a challenge - so we had a crack... Check out our “Don’t be an egg” video! We think it’s pretty egg-septional.

Think you can do a better job than the Neighbourly team? We’re egg-stending the challenge to Neighbourly members, and there’s a… View more
Our friends at Electric Kiwi presented us with a challenge - so we had a crack... Check out our “Don’t be an egg” video! We think it’s pretty egg-septional.

Think you can do a better job than the Neighbourly team? We’re egg-stending the challenge to Neighbourly members, and there’s a $200 Prezzy® card on offer for one lucky Neighbourly member.

Simply post your "Don't be an egg, switch to the Kiwi" clip on Electric Kiwi’s Facebook page with the hashtag #SwitchToTheKiwi, and tag Neighbourly in your message to let us know you’ve entered. Check out Electric Kiwi's competition guidelines here.

We'll announce the Neighbourly winner on 31 October 2017, so you better get cracking!

2597 days ago

Hamish John Dysart, 45, killed after hitting back of tractor in Canterbury

Reporter Selwyn & Ashburton Outlook

The motorcyclist killed when he hit the rear of a tractor in rural Canterbury has been named.

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2597 days ago

Meet the freedom campers

Matthew Salmons Reporter from Selwyn & Ashburton Outlook

They're probably German, most likely to be aged under 30 and enjoying their time in nature. Unfortunately for them, their favourite spots in the Selwyn district are closed.
They are the freedom campers.

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2598 days ago

Plant these... stamps?

Mei Leng Wong Reporter from NZ Gardener & Get Growing

You read that right! Why not try something new this spring and grow your own collection of these special seeded stamps from New Zealand Post (philately sure is different in the 21st century). These gummed stamps are affixed with seeds (also available without seeds) and come with growing … View moreYou read that right! Why not try something new this spring and grow your own collection of these special seeded stamps from New Zealand Post (philately sure is different in the 21st century). These gummed stamps are affixed with seeds (also available without seeds) and come with growing instructions. Available singly or in sets as well as miniature sheets and first day covers. NZ Post has more information on its website.

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2598 days ago

Congratulations to our winners!

Student Job Search

Congratulations to our winners! Check your emails to see if you have won 5 hours of household help from Student Job Search. Thank you to everyone who entered - If you’re still looking for some extra help at home (or at the office!) you can list a job for FREE online with Student Job Search, or … View moreCongratulations to our winners! Check your emails to see if you have won 5 hours of household help from Student Job Search. Thank you to everyone who entered - If you’re still looking for some extra help at home (or at the office!) you can list a job for FREE online with Student Job Search, or call 0800 757 565 and we’ll find a local student in your neighbourhood to get the job done! Find out more

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2600 days ago

FREE trapping workshop: 1.30pm Sat. 28 October at Woodend Community Hall

Sonny Whitelaw from BRaid

Want to learn about predators and trapping? Would you be willing to put a trap in your backyard to protect native wildlife (or maybe let someone check the trap for you)? Perhaps you have a few hours to spare each week to check traps in your area.

This workshop aims to increase trapping to … View more
Want to learn about predators and trapping? Would you be willing to put a trap in your backyard to protect native wildlife (or maybe let someone check the trap for you)? Perhaps you have a few hours to spare each week to check traps in your area.

This workshop aims to increase trapping to protect the amazing bird life in the Ashley estuary and wetlands just north of Christchurch… But it’s not just about the Ashley! If you live anywhere in New Zealand and are interested in finding out more about predators and trapping in your area, come along to this FREE workshop, followed by afternoon tea (we’ll even have chocolate biscuits!) Experienced trappers are coming to swap tips and tricks, so here's your chance to learn more about how we can make New Zealand predator free by 2050.

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2601 days ago

Petunia power

Mei Leng Wong Reporter from NZ Gardener & Get Growing

Looking for some pretty petunias? Proven Winners NZ is supporting the NZ Breast Cancer Foundation by donating 50 cents for every Bubblegum Petunia purchased, from Oct 1.

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2601 days ago

Today is International Day of the Older Persons!

The Team from Age Concern New Zealand

Today is International Day of the Older Persons (IDOP). IDOP has been celebrated around the world since 1991. It’s a day to highlight the significant contributions older people bring to society and to raise awareness of issues affecting older people such as abuse and discrimination. Join Age … View moreToday is International Day of the Older Persons (IDOP). IDOP has been celebrated around the world since 1991. It’s a day to highlight the significant contributions older people bring to society and to raise awareness of issues affecting older people such as abuse and discrimination. Join Age Concern today as we celebrate the important role older people have in our society.

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2606 days ago

Best Cafe in Ashburton

Reporter Selwyn & Ashburton Outlook

Tēnā koutou katoa,
Geez that election ae? It's taken up a fair whack of time. Today we thought it would be good to take the voting to a lighter topic; coffee, cakes and nibbles.
So, what's the best cafe in the Ashburton district?
- We may use your comments in our next edition, so if… View more
Tēnā koutou katoa,
Geez that election ae? It's taken up a fair whack of time. Today we thought it would be good to take the voting to a lighter topic; coffee, cakes and nibbles.
So, what's the best cafe in the Ashburton district?
- We may use your comments in our next edition, so if you'd rather it didn't, please add #NFP to your comment.

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2603 days ago

Register your event this Conservation Week

The Team from Department of Conservation

It’s Conservation Week next month. You can celebrate by showing your backyard some love, through getting involved in activities and events either in your own backyard or in our big New Zealand backyard.

Do you have a conservation event that you’d like to have featured on our website? List… View more
It’s Conservation Week next month. You can celebrate by showing your backyard some love, through getting involved in activities and events either in your own backyard or in our big New Zealand backyard.

Do you have a conservation event that you’d like to have featured on our website? List it here: List your event

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