Doubtful Range, Hanmer Springs

2199 days ago

Garden Diary 2019 early bird offer!

Mei Leng Wong Reporter from NZ Gardener & Get Growing

Use the diary to keep track of your garden’s progress throughout the seasons. Record what you’ve sown, grown and harvested each month, and plan ahead with timely checklists of key garden chores for beginners and expert gardeners. It's also packed with handy horticultural hints, … View moreUse the diary to keep track of your garden’s progress throughout the seasons. Record what you’ve sown, grown and harvested each month, and plan ahead with timely checklists of key garden chores for beginners and expert gardeners. It's also packed with handy horticultural hints, troubleshooting tips and delicious seasonal recipes so you can make the most of your homegrown harvests. Order before the official on-sale date for $11.90 (save $4). Early bird special price runs until November 25, 2018.

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2199 days ago

Need ham for Christmas?

Farmlands

Spend $1,000 in a single transaction on selected products at Farmlands and get a FREE half ham on the bone. Find out more!

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2200 days ago

Record breaking cocaine seizure

Social Media Advisor from New Zealand Police

A joint international operation involving Australian Federal Police and New Zealand Customs Service has resulted in the arrest of a 41-year-old Sydney man and the seizure of approximately 190kg of cocaine making it New Zealand's largest cocaine seizure.

On Monday, 20 August 2018, a container … View more
A joint international operation involving Australian Federal Police and New Zealand Customs Service has resulted in the arrest of a 41-year-old Sydney man and the seizure of approximately 190kg of cocaine making it New Zealand's largest cocaine seizure.

On Monday, 20 August 2018, a container listed as a shipment of bananas arrived in Auckland, New Zealand, on a vessel from Balboa, Panama.

New Zealand Customs and Police inspected the container and found five duffel bags on top of the banana boxes, which contained 190 blocks of cocaine each weighing around a kilogram that had been wrapped in packaging tape.

🍌 B-A-N-A-N-A-S! 🍌

Anyone who wants to report illegal drug activity can contact their nearest Police station or you can contact Crimestoppers anonymously on 0800 555 111.

More here: www.police.govt.nz...

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2200 days ago

NORTH CANTEBURBURY TABLE TENNIS SUB ASSOCIATION 70th ANNIVERSARY

Georgina from Hurunui District

NORTH CANTEBURBURY TABLE TENNIS SUB ASSOCIATION IS HAVING its 70TH ANNIVERSARY IN 2019 (DATE TO BE CONFIRMED).

All current and previous players are welcome to attend our celebration.

It would be appreciated if you share any memorabilia (such as photos, certificates etc) with us that can be … View more
NORTH CANTEBURBURY TABLE TENNIS SUB ASSOCIATION IS HAVING its 70TH ANNIVERSARY IN 2019 (DATE TO BE CONFIRMED).

All current and previous players are welcome to attend our celebration.

It would be appreciated if you share any memorabilia (such as photos, certificates etc) with us that can be displayed on the day.

Do you know of any past players contact details? If so please contact one of the committee members below so we can get in touch with them.

There has been many clubs started and some that have unfortunately folded over the years. Maybe you are able to inform us of one you played for.

We appreciate any assistance to make this celebration a memorable event.

Please contact:

Georgina Eagle: 03 3148 401 or 021 131 4484
Email: geagle_pwalker@xtra.co.nz

Joe Boulton : 03 3124 715
Email: lojob@xnet.co.nz

Ross Tabb: 027 204 2008
Email: ross.p.tabb@gmail.com

Glenda Climo: 03 327 6445 or 021 440 024
Email: ggclimo@farmside.co.nz

2201 days ago

We've joined Neighbourly!

The Team from New Zealand Police

Kia ora neighbours,

We wanted to let you know that New Zealand Police have now joined Neighbourly! We're happy to be here!

Other than occasionally posting cute pictures of our canine friends, we plan to share with you the latest happenings in your community and around the country - as we… View more
Kia ora neighbours,

We wanted to let you know that New Zealand Police have now joined Neighbourly! We're happy to be here!

Other than occasionally posting cute pictures of our canine friends, we plan to share with you the latest happenings in your community and around the country - as we work together to create safer communities.

Please remember our Neighbourly page and private messages are not monitored by Police and are not the place to report crimes - IN AN EMERGENCY, DIAL 111.

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2202 days ago

Christmas made easy with Farmlands

Farmlands

Win up to $1000* of your shop back with Farmlands!

Spend $150 or more on your Farmlands Card between 1 November 2018 and 15 December 2018 at participating Card Partners to go in the draw to win. Plus, check out the Farmlands Gift Guide to find gift ideas for all the family.

Find out where to… View more
Win up to $1000* of your shop back with Farmlands!

Spend $150 or more on your Farmlands Card between 1 November 2018 and 15 December 2018 at participating Card Partners to go in the draw to win. Plus, check out the Farmlands Gift Guide to find gift ideas for all the family.

Find out where to shop this Christmas: www.farmlands.co.nz/christmas

*Terms and Conditions apply.
Find out more!

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2203 days ago

Two years on from the Kaikōura earthquake

Georgia Reporter from Stuff

Hi neighbours,

It's been two years since the Kaikōura earthquake and for local Celeste Sharplin, it still feels like it only happened last week. Like many Kaikōura locals, she got '7.8' inked to her forearm. She says the tattoo is "a good connection, you see someone with it … View more
Hi neighbours,

It's been two years since the Kaikōura earthquake and for local Celeste Sharplin, it still feels like it only happened last week. Like many Kaikōura locals, she got '7.8' inked to her forearm. She says the tattoo is "a good connection, you see someone with it and you're like 'you're not alone'."

To read more about Celeste's journey, click here.

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2203 days ago

Watch out for this phone scam neighbours!

Georgia Reporter from Stuff

Hi neighbours,

Be aware, police have identified a new telephone scam targeting New Zealanders. If you receive an angry call from someone seeking compensation for car damages, hang up. To read more, click here.

What you need to know:
- The call will be from an international number that's … View more
Hi neighbours,

Be aware, police have identified a new telephone scam targeting New Zealanders. If you receive an angry call from someone seeking compensation for car damages, hang up. To read more, click here.

What you need to know:
- The call will be from an international number that's then redirected through a local number.
- The aggressive scammer could be very convincing.
- Upon answering, they demand money for damages from a vehicle collision they claim you were involved in.
- Police are urging people to warn elderly relatives so they do not fall victim to the scam and lose money.
- If you receive a call of this nature, police advise you to hang up immediately.

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2232 days ago

Apology after water review

Anna Williams Reporter from The Press

Christchurch City Council's chief executive Karleen Edwards has apologised after a review into the chlorination of the city's water supply found a "lack of a cohesive system" in how the council managed compliance.

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2204 days ago

Stand up NZ

White Ribbon

White Ribbon is asking men to take the online pledge and stand up, speak out and act to prevent men's violence towards women.

With 41% of a front line officers time spent dealing with family violence, we need you to stand up by taking The Pledge.

Find out more at whiteribbon.org.nz
Take the pledge here

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2204 days ago

Hei āwhina i te hunga tamariki ki te ako mō te hua o te aroha

The Team from Ministry of Education

Today is World Kindness Day 2018.
Piri mai ki a Oti te Nanekoti i a ia e tūtakitaki haere nei ki ōna hoa i tēnei haerenga nui whakaharahara ōna. Pānuihia te kōrero paki mō Oti te Nanekoti ki te reo Pākehā, reo Māori anō hoki www.OatTheGoat.co.nz... | www.OtiTeNanekoti.co.nz... He mea … View more
Today is World Kindness Day 2018.
Piri mai ki a Oti te Nanekoti i a ia e tūtakitaki haere nei ki ōna hoa i tēnei haerenga nui whakaharahara ōna. Pānuihia te kōrero paki mō Oti te Nanekoti ki te reo Pākehā, reo Māori anō hoki www.OatTheGoat.co.nz... | www.OtiTeNanekoti.co.nz... He mea kinaki nā Te Tira Puoro o Aotearoa. Hei āwhina i te hunga tamariki ki te ako mō te hua o te aroha.

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2204 days ago

Today is World Kindness Day 2018

The Team from Ministry of Education

Join Oat the Goat as he embarks on the adventure of his life and meets some surprising new friends along the way. With music performed by the New Zealand Symphony Orchestra. Enjoy Oat the Goat, in English and te reo Māori www.OatTheGoat.co.nz... | www.OtiTeNanekoti.co.nz... Helping children learn … View moreJoin Oat the Goat as he embarks on the adventure of his life and meets some surprising new friends along the way. With music performed by the New Zealand Symphony Orchestra. Enjoy Oat the Goat, in English and te reo Māori www.OatTheGoat.co.nz... | www.OtiTeNanekoti.co.nz... Helping children learn the power of kindness!

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