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Small businesses are the 'glue' in our communities – they keep us all together. When they thrive we all thrive.
Do you know a local business that needs recognition? Nominate them for Prospa Local Business Hero – and you could both win some great prizes.
Every nomination … View moreSmall businesses are the 'glue' in our communities – they keep us all together. When they thrive we all thrive.
Do you know a local business that needs recognition? Nominate them for Prospa Local Business Hero – and you could both win some great prizes.
Every nomination receives a free 3-month premium listing on Neighbourly. The 11 Regional finalists get a $100 Prezzy® card for the business (and one for the nominator too). The National winner receives $2,500 Prezzy® card from Prospa, a $5,000 Stuff advertising package and a $2,500 Neighbourly package.
Nominate a business today and spread the word about your Prospa Local Business Hero.
This weekend will see celebrations as one of our hill suburbs turns 100. Will you be going? Do you have memories of Huntsbury's from past decades?
North Canterbury is one step closer to boasting a 50-room hotel and conference facility after consen…
Hi neighbours,
Are your knees giving you a hard time?
See how Peter Williams found help from using a NZ made relief cream.
After retiring from our TV screens after 40 years, veteran broadcaster Peter Williams, still gets up at 5am each weekday morning to prepare for his morning radio show.… View moreHi neighbours,
Are your knees giving you a hard time?
See how Peter Williams found help from using a NZ made relief cream.
After retiring from our TV screens after 40 years, veteran broadcaster Peter Williams, still gets up at 5am each weekday morning to prepare for his morning radio show.
Peter Williams explained, “Look, I’m 65. When I get up the body’s often a bit on the stiff side. “
Peter Williams claims, “Within 10 minutes, the pain was gone. I felt so much better. My body was nice and relaxed, and I was ready to go off and do my day’s work.”
“I’ve been using Relief Fx by Koru Nutrition. It’s New Zealand made, natural and best of all it works .”
Brighten the day of someone in need and bring a little colour into your life...
By donating a can of food you'll save on your testpot purchase (save up to $5.80 on an 80ml testpot) while also helping provide disadvantaged Kiwis with food parcels when they need them most.
Resene will gift… View moreBrighten the day of someone in need and bring a little colour into your life...
By donating a can of food you'll save on your testpot purchase (save up to $5.80 on an 80ml testpot) while also helping provide disadvantaged Kiwis with food parcels when they need them most.
Resene will gift all food donations to The Salvation Army local foodbanks and other community foodbanks.
Start gathering up those cans so you can swap and save at your local Resene owned ColorShop.
Sunday early evening….We stopped on the way home to Hawarden to get shopping in Amberley. I had issues with getting the lid on the chili bin for some reason it just would not fasten and those few extra seconds fastening it probably saved our lives!!
We left the supermarket and were driving north… View moreSunday early evening….We stopped on the way home to Hawarden to get shopping in Amberley. I had issues with getting the lid on the chili bin for some reason it just would not fasten and those few extra seconds fastening it probably saved our lives!!
We left the supermarket and were driving north on SH1 not far from Amberley when my husband suddenly yelled WHEEL! I was looking out the passenger window at the time at the red sun and did not grasp the word wheel and what he was on about but in that split second as I turned to face forward this wheel was flying across the road right to left in front of us and had we been those few seconds earlier(WITHOUT the chilly bin issue) it maybe would have struck us. Coming towards us traveling south was a car towing a caravan that was now yawing over the road as the driver tried to stop as the caravan was lopsided having lost the flying wheel and the axle was gouging out the road/berm where it had started at least two fires just short of a pine shelter belt. It was a raging Norwester wind and tinder dry so this fire was going to spread.. We had pulled over by now in shock to call the fire brigade then realized we did not have a phone with us or any water or fire extinguisher that we could use, only a wet towel as we had just been swimming and were bare foot.. not a good idea in a fire! We slowed the oncoming traffic down to alert them and fortunately, one of those vehicles pulled over and someone leaped out with a fire extinguisher. WHAT A HERO. WHOEVER THAT WAS SAVED THE DAY AND DESERVES RECOGNITION.
By now we were really in the way as traffic was now coming from the south and several other vehicles had stopped coming from the north so we moved off to allow room for people the skirt around the scene. As there were now a lot of vehicles on the scene we felt sure someone else would have got a phone to call the fire brigade so shaken at our very close shave we drove off but we could see the smoke as we looked back from across the Weka Pass. Shortly after a police car from the Waikari direction came screaming towards us in the direction of the fire so we knew it was no good us stopping at the Waikari station as we had planned they were already onto it and some traffic direction would have been needed as the SH1 was busy
If we had not had the chilly bin lid issue for those few seconds things could have been very different!! The wheel bounced right in front of us and flew at a great height over the fence and way into a paddock on the west side of the road. I would be very surprised if they found it as it went so far from where the caravan pulled over. We have informed the police of what we saw and we hope that the caravan and driver were OK and that the fire was controlled as the wind was very strong. We checked when we got back but the only fires on the news were the ones in the Ashley River and near Ashburton. The Waikari and Hawarden fire crews had not been called out so we hope all ended well.
Well done to that quick thinking person with the extinguisher. Note to everybody, maybe we should all carry an extinguisher just in case. WE USUALLY DO but our vehicle had just come back from a WOF so everything had been taken out and not yet put back as I intended getting the vacuum in there before returning everything . So THANK YOU to that person whoever you are and maybe the car and caravan driver needs to check his wheelnuts before your errant wheel kills someone. It was VERY CLOSE!!!
Nice bigger size quality armchair ,purchased from McKenzie in chch
Colour beige
Measurements width 1000 mm
Height 900 mm
Depth 900 mm
Hardly used
Men's Diamond back peak 650B mountain bike,
used once, unwanted gift, Cost $500,
Has been stored in the garage for a year
Pick up is Waipara
Is listed elsewhere
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Love is in the air this month! We’re not just talking about Valentine’s Day... we’re talking about this month’s national campaign.
Our theme for February is all about finding ways to show your home and community a little extra love and care. Whether it’s organising a street clean up, … View moreLove is in the air this month! We’re not just talking about Valentine’s Day... we’re talking about this month’s national campaign.
Our theme for February is all about finding ways to show your home and community a little extra love and care. Whether it’s organising a street clean up, helping a neighbour tidy up their property, putting together a working bee, or installing a communal pātaka or library - there are countless ways to make our neighbourhoods more enjoyable for everyone.
Don’t forget to share the love! Let us know how you’re improving your neighbourhood this month by email or tag us online and include the following hashtag:
#NSNZlovewhereyoulive
SuperGold helps 750,000 older New Zealanders stretch their money further.
There’s more than 10,000 places across the country giving SuperGold discounts and special offers on everyday essentials like fuel, food, travel and healthcare.
But how do you find them? SuperGold has that sorted with… View moreSuperGold helps 750,000 older New Zealanders stretch their money further.
There’s more than 10,000 places across the country giving SuperGold discounts and special offers on everyday essentials like fuel, food, travel and healthcare.
But how do you find them? SuperGold has that sorted with a brand new website and app - great for the many tech-savvy over 65s.
The app is the fastest and easiest way to find discounts and offers when you’re out and about. So why not take advantage?
Visit www.supergold.govt.nz to find out more, or download the free SuperGoldNZ app for your smartphone or tablet, from the App Store or Google Play.
Set to take over North Hagley Park in Christchurch for 10 nights, this now iconic pop-up Asian dining extravaganza packs in the dog-friendly family fun from Thursday 6th to Saturday 15th February. The free event runs daily with live entertainment and a licenced bar from 4pm - 10pm, and a 1pm … View moreSet to take over North Hagley Park in Christchurch for 10 nights, this now iconic pop-up Asian dining extravaganza packs in the dog-friendly family fun from Thursday 6th to Saturday 15th February. The free event runs daily with live entertainment and a licenced bar from 4pm - 10pm, and a 1pm opening on Saturday 15th.
To go in the draw to win a VIP date night experience on Tuesday 11th, simply click the button below to enter your details.
Entries close Saturday 8th February 2020.
T's & C's apply.
Install a dome specialise in the installation of the Showerdome® shower top in Christchurch and surrounding areas. We are a family owned and run business based in the suburbs of Christchurch and have a long and successful association with Showerdome Ltd head office.
A trusted installer in your… View moreInstall a dome specialise in the installation of the Showerdome® shower top in Christchurch and surrounding areas. We are a family owned and run business based in the suburbs of Christchurch and have a long and successful association with Showerdome Ltd head office.
A trusted installer in your local area for more than 10 years, we are committed to giving great customer service and have a high standard of workmanship and we regularly get amazing feedback from our customers.
Install a Dome can either supply and install a Showerdome® shower top or install one that you have already purchased.
The Sunday Star-Times is investigating the difficulties of finding work when you're female and over 50. Anecdotally we are aware of women being shut out of the workforce around this time. If you can relate, and are willing to talk about your experience, please email kelly.dennett@stuff.co.nz
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