Ashburton District, Ashburton

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398 days ago

TRIUMPH BONNERVILLE AMERICA A2 900cc MK5 2012 *** SOLD *** SOLD *** SOLD***

Bill from Oxford

Selling my beloved pride and joy as to not being able ride her anymore because of health reasons. In excellent condition 18,808 km ,fuel injected Rego on hold and i will put 3 months new Rego for buyer wof expires 17/3/2024.New battery last year, always stored under cover in garage.
There are only… View more
Selling my beloved pride and joy as to not being able ride her anymore because of health reasons. In excellent condition 18,808 km ,fuel injected Rego on hold and i will put 3 months new Rego for buyer wof expires 17/3/2024.New battery last year, always stored under cover in garage.
There are only 126 of these bike left in nz
Phone Bill 0274250998 or message me
REDUCED TO $5999.00

Price: $5,999

400 days ago

Poll: Should fruit cake lose its Christmas reign?

The Team from Neighbourly.co.nz

This hardy dessert has stood the test of time but is it time for a new dessert to step into the (Christmas) light? Share your vote, and tell us what kiwi classic you'd put in its place.

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This hardy dessert has stood the test of time but is it time for a new dessert to step into the (Christmas) light? Share your vote, and tell us what kiwi classic you'd put in its place.

Type 'Not For Print' if you wish your comments to be excluded from the Conversations column of your local paper.

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Should fruit cake lose its Christmas reign?
  • 14.4% Yes, goodbye fruit cake
    14.4% Complete
  • 32.8% No, it's tradition
    32.8% Complete
  • 52.8% No way, it's delicious
    52.8% Complete
2204 votes
398 days ago

Subscribe and save with Sunday Star-Times

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400 days ago

Winner winner...

The Team from Neighbourly.co.nz

The winners of the $100 restaurant vouchers are:

James Nelson of Lyal Bay

Shirleyann Gray of Parklands

Fung Yo of Flat Bush

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The winners of the $100 restaurant vouchers are:

James Nelson of Lyal Bay

Shirleyann Gray of Parklands

Fung Yo of Flat Bush

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400 days ago

Downsize to a Richer, Happier Life

Ngaio Marsh Retirement Village

What do you want to do with your life? Would you like to travel, downsize, have more money and more free time? Do you ever feel like your stuff holds you back, but the thought of decluttering just seems too hard? If so, you’re not alone.

This is the first of a series of articles dedicated to … View more
What do you want to do with your life? Would you like to travel, downsize, have more money and more free time? Do you ever feel like your stuff holds you back, but the thought of decluttering just seems too hard? If so, you’re not alone.

This is the first of a series of articles dedicated to helping you to downsize, declutter and rightsize your life, brought to you by Ryman Healthcare in conjunction with decluttering expert Peter Walsh.

When helping people to declutter, Peter never starts by focusing on the stuff itself. Every item in your home has a story, so the first step is to think about what that story is.

Maybe you’re thinking about downsizing as you approach retirement but still have all the artwork and toys and books that belonged to your now adult children, and don’t know what to do with them. Perhaps letting go of that old sports equipment means letting go of a vision you had of yourself that no longer fits who you are. Maybe you’re holding onto heirlooms you have no use for because you want to keep the memory of the person alive.

No matter what your situation is, it’s easier to declutter and downsize if you start by identifying the feelings that underlie your attachment to your stuff before tackling the stuff itself.

Click to read more.

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400 days ago

People's Choice Awards Finalists

The Team from NZ Compare

Exciting News! The finalists for the PEOPLE'S CHOICE AWARDS in the Power, Broadband and Mobile categories have been revealed! It's a public vote, so have your say on the best retailers. Check them out now.

Your votes have made a difference, and we can't wait to celebrate the best … View more
Exciting News! The finalists for the PEOPLE'S CHOICE AWARDS in the Power, Broadband and Mobile categories have been revealed! It's a public vote, so have your say on the best retailers. Check them out now.

Your votes have made a difference, and we can't wait to celebrate the best in the industry.

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400 days ago

The Gift of Better Hearing

Triton Hearing

At Triton Hearing, we are dedicated to bringing the joy of better hearing to all New Zealanders. So this year, we’d like to give you the Gift of Better Hearing, to help you reconnect with the world and the people you love.

Simply get in touch to enjoy your gift of a complimentary upgrade … View more
At Triton Hearing, we are dedicated to bringing the joy of better hearing to all New Zealanders. So this year, we’d like to give you the Gift of Better Hearing, to help you reconnect with the world and the people you love.

Simply get in touch to enjoy your gift of a complimentary upgrade valued at $2,000, to enjoy even better hearing* when you purchase a new pair of hearing devices from Triton Hearing.
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401 days ago

Natural fertiliser

Kim from Oxford

Just wondering if anyone out there is interested in natural fertiliser?

The below article refers to poultry manure which I am assuming is chicken manure. What many people do not know is that duck manure is the closest to a perfect npk (nitrogen, phosphorus, potassium) ratio of any manure.

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Just wondering if anyone out there is interested in natural fertiliser?

The below article refers to poultry manure which I am assuming is chicken manure. What many people do not know is that duck manure is the closest to a perfect npk (nitrogen, phosphorus, potassium) ratio of any manure.

This post is basically just wanting to get an idea of whether natural fertiliser is of interest to anyone out there, and if so what their requirements would be for it to be cost efficient and what form(s) it would need to be in to be useful for them, and what quantities and how often they would need for it to be useful?

Also any concerns or questions anyone might have about using natural fertiliser.

I will add a couple of links related to this here for anyone interested to read. There is plenty more info on this which anyone interested can google for themselves and form their own opinion.

www.stuff.co.nz...

zgnyqx.ieda.org.cn...

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402 days ago

Trelise Cooper dress

Finley from Ashburton District

I have 2 very beautiful Trelise Cooper dresses that still has price tag, I havnt worn it as im still not quite the size I need to be to for it!
The Green has a tag for $799 and is size 12, and The White has a tag for $749 and is size Large

I’d be looking for $600ono for the green dress and $500 … View more
I have 2 very beautiful Trelise Cooper dresses that still has price tag, I havnt worn it as im still not quite the size I need to be to for it!
The Green has a tag for $799 and is size 12, and The White has a tag for $749 and is size Large

I’d be looking for $600ono for the green dress and $500 for the white dress

The Green dress also has a detachable Gold necklace type thing

Have put photos of both dresses 😊

Would take $800ono for the both

Price: $800

403 days ago

Homemade headboard

The Team from Resene ColorShop Ashburton

Give your bedroom a fresh look with this creative bedhead project and Resene paints. Find out how to create your own with these easy step by step instructions.

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403 days ago

Artwork mystery: Steampunk-style sculptures baffle gallery staff

Nicole Mathewson Reporter from The Press

By local democracy reporter Jonathan Leask:

Mystery surrounds three large artworks displayed at Ashburton's council offices for 50 years.

The origins of the large distinctive metal and wood sculptures have the Ashburton Art Gallery and Museum team baffled.

The council's people … View more
By local democracy reporter Jonathan Leask:

Mystery surrounds three large artworks displayed at Ashburton's council offices for 50 years.

The origins of the large distinctive metal and wood sculptures have the Ashburton Art Gallery and Museum team baffled.

The council's people and facilities group manager, Sarah Mosley, said little was known about the artworks with an agricultural theme.

“As far as we can determine, they have been on display for as long as council have occupied their admin building, and there is no evidence that they have been moved from these three locations in the building.

“They are listed as untitled [and] we are yet to find the title given to them by the maker.”

District ratepayers own an extensive civic art collection of over 180 works.

Many of these will adorn Te Whare Whakatere, Ashburton’s new library and civic centre, when it opens. The opening date has been delayed until January.

As staff began collating the artworks in the council building ahead of the move, they were stumped by the origins of the three items.

The artworks resemble a vintage-farm machinery steampunk mash-up.

There have been some leads that suggested people to contact, Mosley said.

“These leads were mostly for previous councillors and council staff.

“As of yet, no one has been able to identify who the maker is or give us an exact date of production.”

The mysterious three works and other objects and artworks from the civic art collection will be displayed in Te Whare Whakatere, Mosley said.

“Due to the type of sculptures, we are considering what the best location is for these and whether they are placed permanently or rotational like other objects, but we would like to discuss the options with the artist or their descendants before proceeding.”

An artwork plan is being prepared for the new building, which will open on Januray 22.

Mosley previously said they planned to have a gallery wall within the new library to allow for items of civic collection to rotate on a more frequent basis.

404 days ago

Ashburton’s Te Whare Whakatere opening delayed until 2024

Nicole Mathewson Reporter from The Press

By local democracy reporter Jonathan Leask:

Construction delays will push the opening of Ashburton’s new library and civic centre into next year.

Te Whare Whakatere will not be ready as planned on December 18, and will instead open on January 22, council chief executive Hamish Riach said.
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By local democracy reporter Jonathan Leask:

Construction delays will push the opening of Ashburton’s new library and civic centre into next year.

Te Whare Whakatere will not be ready as planned on December 18, and will instead open on January 22, council chief executive Hamish Riach said.

Riach said it had become clear in recent days that some parts of the complex would not be ready for business by December 18.

Ashburton mayor Neil Brown said it was disappointing, but an unavoidable reality.

“It’s taking longer than expected and we can’t do anything about it, it is what it is.

“We just really want to get that building finished.

“There are contractual elements that if the building is not completed by a certain date penalties can apply and we will be working through that.”

About 120 council staff will still relocate to the new building as planned by the end of the year, but the Ashburton Public Library’s move has been pushed back, Riach said.

"We are setting a new date for the library’s relocation and expect it to be open in the new building on January 22," Rach said.

The construction site shutdown over the Christmas and New Year break has had a knock-on effect, he said.

"While we’re really disappointed, we have to be realistic.

“The top floor, where most staff will work, and level one, will be complete as scheduled by December 18.

“Our builders will still be putting the finishing touches in the public areas on the ground floor past that date.”

There would be no public visitors or meetings there until the whole building is ready, Riach said.

"Our whole project team knew that getting everyone in by the end of the year was an important milestone and the effort over the last couple of months has been commendable, with more than 200 staff on site each day."

The build has been besieged by delays since construction began in January 2021, driven by the impacts of the Covid pandemic.

Coupled with inflationary pressures, the project's final cost will be over the budgeted $56.6 million.

The latest delay is not expected to add to the cost of the building Riach said.

A forecast earlier this year estimated the project would overrun its budget by up to 10%, which will be offset by the $20m shovel ready project grant from the Government.

The old library will now stay open until early January and then close for three weeks to allow for more than 60,000 books and other new resources to be relocated.

The council’s customer services team will continue to operate from the old administration building until the ground floor is finished and the new library opens on 22 January.

Staff working from Te Whare Whakatere from December 18 will include the regulatory, infrastructure, business support, democracy, and human resources teams.

A dawn blessing of the unfinished Te Whare Whakatere will continue as planned in December.

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404 days ago

Poll: What's on Your List?

The Team from NZ Compare

Black Friday is around the corner, and we'd love to know what's on your shopping list this year as the season of amazing deals kicks off!

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What's on Your List?
  • 16.4% Electronics: Computers, Phones, and Tablets
    16.4% Complete
  • 14.2% Household Appliances
    14.2% Complete
  • 39.9% Home and Garden
    39.9% Complete
  • 4.6% Toys and Hobbies
    4.6% Complete
  • 24.9% Special Treats for Yourself
    24.9% Complete
281 votes
407 days ago

Poll: Is it too early to put up your Christmas tree?

The Team from Neighbourly.co.nz

The shops are sporting tinsel and lights and our calendar's are already filling up with Christmas events. But is it too early to decorate your home?

Type 'Not For Print' if you wish your comments to be excluded from the We Say You Say column of your local paper.

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Is it too early to put up your Christmas tree?
  • 19.2% Never too early, bring on Christmas!
    19.2% Complete
  • 63% Way too early, December 1st is the golden rule
    63% Complete
  • 8.9% I barely remember to put it up at all
    8.9% Complete
  • 9% I don’t celebrate Christmas so it doesn’t bother me!
    9% Complete
2331 votes
404 days ago

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