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Bob Francis Wins Senior New Zealander Of The Year

Anthony Wilding Retirement Village

Seven-term Mayor of Masterton, Bob Francis CNZM QSO MBE JP, has been named the 2024 Ryman Healthcare Senior New Zealander of the Year Te Mātāpuputu o te Tau.

Affectionately dubbed ‘Mr Wairarapa’, Bob has served his community in multiple areas, including health services, commercial … View moreSeven-term Mayor of Masterton, Bob Francis CNZM QSO MBE JP, has been named the 2024 Ryman Healthcare Senior New Zealander of the Year Te Mātāpuputu o te Tau.

Affectionately dubbed ‘Mr Wairarapa’, Bob has served his community in multiple areas, including health services, commercial development, the arts, aviation, homelessness, conservation and sports.

Bob’s award signifies the sixth time Ryman Healthcare has supported this category of the Kiwibank New Zealander of the Year Awards, which provides a fantastic opportunity to celebrate Kiwi seniors who continue to make positive contributions towards the future of Aotearoa.

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Coast New Zealand Series 2 DVD Wanted

Mark & Rachael from Upper Riccarton

Hi does anyone have a copy of Coast New Zealand Series 2 DVD that they are willing to sell to me

Easter Streaming 2024

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Tech Support and Computer Repairs

Andrew King from The Computer Trainers - Tech Support

Looking for user-friendly computer repairs and tech support? I can help with technical support, troubleshooting, virus removal, data recovery and generally just making technology work.

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Say goodbye to tyre waste

Tyrewise

About 40% of the 6.5 million tyres Kiwis use every year are recycled, repurposed, or used as tyre-derived fuel. But the rest end up in landfills, stockpiled or dumped.

The good news is now there’s an easy solution to all that tyre waste. It’s called Tyrewise and is New Zealand’s first … View moreAbout 40% of the 6.5 million tyres Kiwis use every year are recycled, repurposed, or used as tyre-derived fuel. But the rest end up in landfills, stockpiled or dumped.

The good news is now there’s an easy solution to all that tyre waste. It’s called Tyrewise and is New Zealand’s first national tyre recycling scheme.

Tyrewise ensures that tyres in Aotearoa New Zealand are recycled or repurposed properly, saving millions from going to the landfill.

Find out more about the scheme online. Find out more

Budget-friendly Easter Activities

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Looking for affordable Easter weekend activities in NZ?
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Craft Market

Lynda from Halswell

Looking for something to do this weekend.
Pop on down to a school fair and a craft market.

Tui cute

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Adorn your home with your very own piece of Kiwiana artwork, using our Resene paint-by-numbers colour palette. Find out how to create your own with these easy step by step instructions.

If you have mental health issues Step Ahead can help

The Team from Citizens Advice Christchurch Area

Step Ahead is a place of acceptance and well-being for those with mental health issues in Canterbury.

A community-based not-for-profit providing a relaxing space where you can make friends, learn new skills, try new things, have fun, and learn how to better manage life’s everyday challenges.
… View moreStep Ahead is a place of acceptance and well-being for those with mental health issues in Canterbury.

A community-based not-for-profit providing a relaxing space where you can make friends, learn new skills, try new things, have fun, and learn how to better manage life’s everyday challenges.

There are usually five or more activities available for members every day of the week. These activities take place at their Stanmore Road (Linwood) and Puriri Street (Fendalton) locations, around Christchurch city, and in Rangiora and Ashburton.

Check out the link under 'Read More' for their programme of activities and how to get in touch.

Covid update - National figures

Gordon from Halswell

Promising but a slow drop. far better than a rise. The deaths are probably a hangover from the spike we had a few weeks back.
Canterbury continues to be 15% of the new cases, it was last week but I have nothing before that.

New cases - Deaths - Cant % new cases
4666 - 24 … View morePromising but a slow drop. far better than a rise. The deaths are probably a hangover from the spike we had a few weeks back.
Canterbury continues to be 15% of the new cases, it was last week but I have nothing before that.

New cases - Deaths - Cant % new cases
4666 - 24 -------------------------15%
4803 - 24 -------------------------15%
5545 - 21
6084 - 20
6312 - 14
5878 - 15
5555 - 20
5757 - 20
7016 - 22
8040 - ?? Xmas
7417 - 27
7880 - 27
6656 - 20
6814 - 22
7881 - 20
5947 - 36
3934 - 44

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389 votes

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🍇 Grapes

Annie from Wigram

Hi
Anyone got surplus home grown red grapes to sell.

Thanks

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Feel your best self in a serviced apartment

Anthony Wilding Retirement Village

Discover the ease and comfort of assisted living in a serviced apartment at Anthony Wilding Village.

Serviced apartment living gives you more time to embrace the things that bring you joy, while we take care of your housekeeping, home maintenance, a daily chef-prepared meal and more.

We … View moreDiscover the ease and comfort of assisted living in a serviced apartment at Anthony Wilding Village.

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