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2034 days ago

Winter is coming: check your number

The Electricity Authority

Winter is the perfect time to check your number, and make sure you’re on the best power deal. With colder days just around the corner, your power usage may increase. Paying less for power is a quick way to squeeze more out of your budget.

Check whatsmynumber.org.nz to see if you can get a … View more
Winter is the perfect time to check your number, and make sure you’re on the best power deal. With colder days just around the corner, your power usage may increase. Paying less for power is a quick way to squeeze more out of your budget.

Check whatsmynumber.org.nz to see if you can get a better deal.
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2036 days ago

Give your bathroom a bit of brightness

The Team from Resene ColorShop Timaru

Is your bathmat looking the worse for wear? Create a colourful new wooden one with your favourite Resene testpot colours.

It’s an easy way to add colour to your bathroom while being practical too.

Make the most of your weekend with this easy step by step project idea from Resene. Find out how… View more
Is your bathmat looking the worse for wear? Create a colourful new wooden one with your favourite Resene testpot colours.

It’s an easy way to add colour to your bathroom while being practical too.

Make the most of your weekend with this easy step by step project idea from Resene. Find out how to create this handy project yourself

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2036 days ago

WIN for Mother’s Day! Books for you and your mum

HarperCollins Publishers

HarperCollins Publishers has 5 packs of books up for grabs. They are all new releases from bestselling authors Paullina Simons, Danielle Hawkins, Cassandra Clare and Lisa See, plus a copy of Mary Holm’s essential guide to managing your personal finances. This could be your best Mother’s Day … View moreHarperCollins Publishers has 5 packs of books up for grabs. They are all new releases from bestselling authors Paullina Simons, Danielle Hawkins, Cassandra Clare and Lisa See, plus a copy of Mary Holm’s essential guide to managing your personal finances. This could be your best Mother’s Day yet.

CLICK HERE to enter.

T&Cs apply.

CLICK HERE to sign up for updates about new books.
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2037 days ago

Wishing everyone a peaceful Anzac Day ❤️

The Team from Neighbourhood Support New Zealand

Tomorrow we remember those who have made the greatest sacrifice to keep us all safe.

#NSNZsafercommunities

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2038 days ago

2019 NZSSSO Gala Concert

NZSSSO

Presented by Forte Itinerant Teachers of Music, this concert showcases the amazing talent of young New Zealand orchestral musicians from Secondary Schools from throughout the country.

This year a challenging and exciting program will be conducted by Uwe Grodd, a conductor and flautist who has … View more
Presented by Forte Itinerant Teachers of Music, this concert showcases the amazing talent of young New Zealand orchestral musicians from Secondary Schools from throughout the country.

This year a challenging and exciting program will be conducted by Uwe Grodd, a conductor and flautist who has performed, recorded and conducted internationally for over 25 years. The programme includes Mahler’s incredible Symphony No.1, as well as the Overture to Colas Breugnon by Kabalevsky, and the fantastic Concerto for Strings and Marimba by Sejourne.

The concert will be held at the Charles Luney Auditorium, St Margaret's College, Saturday 27th of April at 7pm.
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2038 days ago

Did you go to the Mackenzie A and P Show?

Doug Sail Reporter from The Timaru Herald

Check out our photos and video coverage of a great Easter Monday show.

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2038 days ago

No more weekends at Bernie's

Doug Sail Reporter from The Timaru Herald

"It's not just a lifestyle decision for my wife and myself, but for the team as well."

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2040 days ago

Buy a Rangi Kipa reusable bag to support Parenting Place

The Warehouse New Zealand

The Warehouse is proud to support Parenting Place this month, hosting their Peel & Reveal competition at all our checkouts. You have to be in to win!

In addition, all proceeds from our Rangi Kipa reusable bags currently in store at checkouts will go to Parenting Place. Parenting Place … View more
The Warehouse is proud to support Parenting Place this month, hosting their Peel & Reveal competition at all our checkouts. You have to be in to win!

In addition, all proceeds from our Rangi Kipa reusable bags currently in store at checkouts will go to Parenting Place. Parenting Place exists to walk alongside whānau from the moment their little ones are born, until the time they raise tamariki of their own. Visit parentingplace.nz for more information.
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2043 days ago

Are you having trouble sourcing eggs?

Doug Sail Reporter from The Timaru Herald

A national egg shortage is no surprise to South Canterbury producers who say people are becoming more conscious of where their food comes from.

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2042 days ago

Converted churches heralded popular sculptures

Doug Sail Reporter from The Timaru Herald

The idyllic rural retreat where two of Timaru's most prominent bronze sculptures came to life has been sold.

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2043 days ago

A creative idea for you and the kids...

The Team from Resene ColorShop Timaru

Create hours of fun for children with some off-cuts of timber and Resene Blackboard Paint or Resene Chalkboard Paint. Once dry your children or grandchildren can draw all over the buildings to create their own looks.

Make the most of your weekend with this easy step by step project idea from … View more
Create hours of fun for children with some off-cuts of timber and Resene Blackboard Paint or Resene Chalkboard Paint. Once dry your children or grandchildren can draw all over the buildings to create their own looks.

Make the most of your weekend with this easy step by step project idea from Resene.

Find out how to create this handy project yourself

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2043 days ago

A special message from our Chief Cuteness Officer...

The Team from Neighbourhood Support New Zealand

Wishing everyone a safe and happy Easter long weekend! 🐰💙

#NSNZsafercommunities

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2043 days ago

Are big cats really wandering the South Island's Mackenzie Country?

Doug Sail Reporter from The Timaru Herald

"We thought it was cow, a calf, or a sheep but it was walking like a cat and was probably the size of a labrador dog.''

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2049 days ago

Booze ban approved to kick unruly behaviour into touch at Canterbury club rugby league games

Nicole Mathewson Reporter from The Press

Having a beer on the sideline while watching rugby league in Christchurch is a thing of the past after the city council banned alcohol at matches to help control "volatile and unsafe" behaviour.

Do you think it's the right move? Read the full story by clicking the link below and … View more
Having a beer on the sideline while watching rugby league in Christchurch is a thing of the past after the city council banned alcohol at matches to help control "volatile and unsafe" behaviour.

Do you think it's the right move? Read the full story by clicking the link below and tell us your thoughts in the comments. (Please write NFP if you don't want your comments used by Stuff/The Press).

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2044 days ago

Thank you to everyone who entered our 2019 Neighbours Day Aotearoa Photo Contest! 📸💙

The Team from Neighbourhood Support New Zealand

We loved seeing your snaps and reading about your awesome community events across the country bringing neighbours together over games, food, music, dance, and even art.

Congratulations to Masterton Neighbourhood Support, Central Taranaki Safe Community Trust, Neighbourhood Support Wanganui, … View more
We loved seeing your snaps and reading about your awesome community events across the country bringing neighbours together over games, food, music, dance, and even art.

Congratulations to Masterton Neighbourhood Support, Central Taranaki Safe Community Trust, Neighbourhood Support Wanganui, Napier Neighbourhood Support, Neighbourhood Support Papakura District and our other winners who are being sent home with a $100 Prezzy card courtesy of our friends at Neighbourly.

Until next year...

#NDA2019

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