Fernside, Rangiora

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1241 days ago

Age Concern freephone line 0800 65 2 105

The Team from Age Concern New Zealand

If you have safety concerns for yourself, or an older friend or family member you can call us for free and confidential advice and support.


There are many reasons why elder abuse occurs. It often stems from attitudes that are ageist, and disrespectful of older people.

The majority of cases … View more
If you have safety concerns for yourself, or an older friend or family member you can call us for free and confidential advice and support.


There are many reasons why elder abuse occurs. It often stems from attitudes that are ageist, and disrespectful of older people.

The majority of cases that Age Concerns work with involves older people living in their own homes. In most instances it is family members like adult children who perpetrate elder abuse or neglect.


Call 0800 65 2 105 to contact your nearest Age Concern

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1232 days ago

THOMAS AND FRIENDS

Arthur from Rangiora

THOMAS AND FRIENDS, for the children to drive / operate in the Rangiora Library from 10 am to 4 pm daily until this Friday 16th July. Only 50 cents for a 4 min session. We also have model railway diorama kits for sale for the children to make up.

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1232 days ago

Brown paper shopping bags. Recycle / reuse.

Arthur from Rangiora

WANTED, brown paper shopping bags to reuse at the City Mission shop, THRIVE in Rangiora. The shop is in the Gables Arcade beside the carpark next to New World Rangiora. Please drop off between 10 am and 4 pm Monday to Friday. THANKS in advance.

Free

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1232 days ago

Looking for some great ideas to entertain the kids these school holidays?

Harcourts Four Seasons Realty 2017 Ltd

Entertain your kids over the winter school holidays with KidsFest. With hundreds of cool events and activities, there’s plenty of fun stuff to keep the kids amused.

You can search by district and choose events close to home in either Christchurch, Selwyn or Waimakariri

*Knowledge & … View more
Entertain your kids over the winter school holidays with KidsFest. With hundreds of cool events and activities, there’s plenty of fun stuff to keep the kids amused.

You can search by district and choose events close to home in either Christchurch, Selwyn or Waimakariri

*Knowledge & Discovery
*Sports, games & Adventure
*Arts, Crafts & Creativity
*Plays, Shows & Young Performers
*Technology

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1233 days ago

Do you know a greenfingered hero in your community?

Mei Leng Wong Reporter from NZ Gardener & Get Growing

NZ Gardener is again looking for greenfingered good sorts – individuals or groups who have used gardening skills to help other people. Five finalists will feature in the October magazine and one will go on to become 2021 Gardener of the Year! There are some amazing prizes up for grabs so if you … View moreNZ Gardener is again looking for greenfingered good sorts – individuals or groups who have used gardening skills to help other people. Five finalists will feature in the October magazine and one will go on to become 2021 Gardener of the Year! There are some amazing prizes up for grabs so if you know a homegrown hero who is using their gardening skills for good, nominate them now!

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1234 days ago

Two North Canterbury butchers to slice and dice at national competition final

Nicole Mathewson Reporter from Northern Outlook

Samantha Weller, from Pak’n Save Rangiora, placed first in the Pact Packaging Young Butcher of the Year category, while co-worker Maria Pio (pictured) claimed first spot in the ANZCO Foods Butcher Apprentice of the Year category.

Saturday’s competition at Ara Institute of Canterbury in … View more
Samantha Weller, from Pak’n Save Rangiora, placed first in the Pact Packaging Young Butcher of the Year category, while co-worker Maria Pio (pictured) claimed first spot in the ANZCO Foods Butcher Apprentice of the Year category.

Saturday’s competition at Ara Institute of Canterbury in Christchurch was the fifth and final heat in a national series to find New Zealand’s top butchers to compete in a grand final showdown in Auckland in August.

The contestants put their boning, trimming, slicing and dicing skills to the test over two hours as they broke down a size 20 chicken, a whole pork leg, and a beef short loin into a display of value-added products.

Weller is no stranger to competitions and said she was delighted with her win.

“I want the grand title so badly – it has been my goal since I started competing and is my biggest goal for this year.”

Pio is in her third year as an apprentice and attributes her success to the support and mentors she has had during this time.

“I feel very proud of what I have achieved in my career so far. I am so happy to have an amazing team behind me to support me.”

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1235 days ago

No barriers to learning

Competenz

"Being deaf is no barrier to learning and seeing someone like me achieving qualifications and working in a job that has a lot of responsibility has hopefully encouraged them to give it a go.”

When Erich Krogmann started the Food and Beverage Level 2 qualification, he had to learn how to … View more
"Being deaf is no barrier to learning and seeing someone like me achieving qualifications and working in a job that has a lot of responsibility has hopefully encouraged them to give it a go.”

When Erich Krogmann started the Food and Beverage Level 2 qualification, he had to learn how to balance study with a night job and a young family, but his main challenge came in the form of his hearing disability.

Erich says he thinks he’s inspired other people with a disability to take on training.
Read Erichs full story here

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1238 days ago

Covid-19 keeps teenage sweethearts waiting after 50-year separation

Jake Kenny Reporter from Community News

Hi neighbours, here's one to pull on the heart strings...

Teenage sweethearts who rekindled their romance after more than 50 years – and nearly 20,000 kilometres apart – are still waiting to reunite thanks to Covid-19.

Jock Anderson, 74, and Elizabeth Robertson, 73, were teenage … View more
Hi neighbours, here's one to pull on the heart strings...

Teenage sweethearts who rekindled their romance after more than 50 years – and nearly 20,000 kilometres apart – are still waiting to reunite thanks to Covid-19.

Jock Anderson, 74, and Elizabeth Robertson, 73, were teenage sweethearts after attending Macandrew Intermediate School in Dunedin together in the 1960s.

The pair reignited their spark in 2019 after half a century apart when Anderson travelled to Scotland for a holiday and got in touch with Robertson, who moved there in 1972.

“As soon as I saw her, I knew the spark was still there,” Anderson said.

Their romantic story has been featured on The Times and BBC in the UK.

Read the full story on Stuff by clicking the link below.

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1236 days ago

Push further, defy expectations!

No one dreams bigger than an Olympian, and nothing connects us as a nation quite like sport!
As a proud partner of the New Zealand Olympic Team, we’re getting behind our Olympians so they can turn their dreams into a reality.
Learn more

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1238 days ago

RSV outbreak: Virus hitting Kiwi kids

Nicole Mathewson Reporter from The Press

Hospitals around New Zealand have been strained this week by the growing number of babies and children with RSV symptoms.

Christchurch Hospital has been forced to treat all patients as being potentially infected with Covid-19 as the symptoms are similar.

One Canterbury toddler, Meah Radford, was… View more
Hospitals around New Zealand have been strained this week by the growing number of babies and children with RSV symptoms.

Christchurch Hospital has been forced to treat all patients as being potentially infected with Covid-19 as the symptoms are similar.

One Canterbury toddler, Meah Radford, was fine on Friday, but four days was in hospital in a life-threatening condition.

Mum Brittany Beddoes says it was the "scariest thing" she had ever experienced.

Click here to read more about Meah's experience and about the RSV outbreak.

What is RSV?
- A common respiratory illness caused by a virus
-Typically mild with symptoms similar to the common cold
-Can be severe in infants and vulnerable adults who can suffer fever, severe cough and difficulty breathing
-Parents are advised to call Healthline if concerned on 0800 611 116

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1237 days ago

Paint a cute cane basket

The Team from Resene ColorShop Rangiora

Bring some ordinary storage baskets to life using a few Resene testpots of Resene Nero, Resene Glamour Puss and Resene White and some leafy house plants!

Find out how to create your own.

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1238 days ago

wheelchair

Diane from Rangiora

lm asking for a friend has anyone got a foldable wheelchair she could borrow so her daughter can take her to appts.

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1238 days ago

THOMAS AND FRIENDS

Arthur from Rangiora

THOMAS AND FRIENDS will be at the RANGIORA LIBRARY as part of KIDSFEST from Monday 12th July till Friday 16th July from 10 am to 4 pm daily. Children will be able to drive Thomas or one of his friends on the large layout for only 50 cents for 4 mins. There will also be model railway diorama kits … View moreTHOMAS AND FRIENDS will be at the RANGIORA LIBRARY as part of KIDSFEST from Monday 12th July till Friday 16th July from 10 am to 4 pm daily. Children will be able to drive Thomas or one of his friends on the large layout for only 50 cents for 4 mins. There will also be model railway diorama kits for sale at only $10 each for children to make up. The kits consist of a small base board with track, 4 trees, a bag of grass, and 3 building kits. This is a great activity for children and adults to do together. Model railway is a great family hobby for everyone to enjoy at any time.

1239 days ago

GREAT OXFORD GARAGE SALE TRAIL - Sunday 1st August

Shirley from Oxford

9am to 2pm. In and around Oxford . An extravaganza of new, recycled, second hand, vintage, treasures, odds and ends and much more. Venue maps will be available on the day from 9am to 11am at Pearson Park Oval, off Dohrmans Road or you can sign up to receive one by email at 9am on the day … View more9am to 2pm. In and around Oxford . An extravaganza of new, recycled, second hand, vintage, treasures, odds and ends and much more. Venue maps will be available on the day from 9am to 11am at Pearson Park Oval, off Dohrmans Road or you can sign up to receive one by email at 9am on the day greatoxfordgaragesale@gmail.com. An event organised by Oxford Promotions Committee Inc

Negotiable

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1241 days ago

Help The Magons

Alex from Rangiora

Does anyone have a spare car they could lend a lovely family for a wee while whilst they get their car repaired. It’s the middle of winter and I hate to see anyone struggle with transport in this freezing weather specially with two young kiddies

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