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Winter is knocking at the door and the cost of living has already made itself at home. So let's help each other out by sharing your meal ideas that don't break the bank.
Comment below with your go-to meals that are delicious and affordable.
Type 'Not For Print' if you wish… View moreWinter is knocking at the door and the cost of living has already made itself at home. So let's help each other out by sharing your meal ideas that don't break the bank.
Comment below with your go-to meals that are delicious and affordable.
Type 'Not For Print' if you wish your comments to be excluded from the Conversations column of your local paper.
The first South Island edition of the Reduced to Clear outlet store opened in Christchurch’s South City mall this month. It sells end-of-the-line products, cancelled exports or short-dated items - similar to other discount grocers in the city such as Save More and BargainMe.
We're keen to… View moreThe first South Island edition of the Reduced to Clear outlet store opened in Christchurch’s South City mall this month. It sells end-of-the-line products, cancelled exports or short-dated items - similar to other discount grocers in the city such as Save More and BargainMe.
We're keen to hear from you - where do you find the best bargains in Canterbury? Who has the cheapest veges, the best deals on spices and nuts, the lowest price for petrol etc? What are your tips for dealing with cost of living increases? Comment below or email reporters@press.co.nz
These members have been drawn as our winners of the $100 petrol vouchers. Congrats to:
Sheryl Thompson from Hamilton
Tane LcLeay from Three Kings
Sandeep Kaur from Hastings
… View moreThese members have been drawn as our winners of the $100 petrol vouchers. Congrats to:
Sheryl Thompson from Hamilton
Tane LcLeay from Three Kings
Sandeep Kaur from Hastings
Sarah Bolton from Thorndon
Not a winner? Good luck next time!
Winners can get in touch here or by emailing helpdesk@neighbourly.co.nz before 4th June.
THE MONTH OF MAY DISCOUNTS NOW APPLY ALL INTERIOR QUOTATIONS ACCEPTED IN MAY WILL RECEIVE A 15% DISCOUNT.
If you are thinking about changing some colours or redecorating your interior. Now is the time to get this booked in for the winter months.
Get in touch with Andy and the friendly team for a … View moreTHE MONTH OF MAY DISCOUNTS NOW APPLY ALL INTERIOR QUOTATIONS ACCEPTED IN MAY WILL RECEIVE A 15% DISCOUNT.
If you are thinking about changing some colours or redecorating your interior. Now is the time to get this booked in for the winter months.
Get in touch with Andy and the friendly team for a quotation.
Made right here at Pixies Dog Grooming here in Kaiapoi where the famous Woollen Blankets were made at the Kaiapoi Woollen Mill. These beautifully made coats are 100% Wool & lined in 100% Cotton which is very important to know is 100% breathable unlike a lot of other fabrics they have a leather … View moreMade right here at Pixies Dog Grooming here in Kaiapoi where the famous Woollen Blankets were made at the Kaiapoi Woollen Mill. These beautifully made coats are 100% Wool & lined in 100% Cotton which is very important to know is 100% breathable unlike a lot of other fabrics they have a leather strap at the neck and Velcro around the belly for comfort. If you would like to know more, please email thepixiecoat@snap.net.nz
A huge congratulations to mother and son duo, Mary and Sam Danielson from The Puketapu Hotel.
The votes for all finalists have been tallied and they have been chosen by Neighbourly members across the country as the Prospa Local Business Hero of 2024.
The Puketapu Hotel was nominated by a … View moreA huge congratulations to mother and son duo, Mary and Sam Danielson from The Puketapu Hotel.
The votes for all finalists have been tallied and they have been chosen by Neighbourly members across the country as the Prospa Local Business Hero of 2024.
The Puketapu Hotel was nominated by a local called Margaret and the nomination reads:
'On Feb 14, 2023, Cyclone Gabrielle flooded many of the rural areas. Puketapu Hotel went under perhaps half a meter of water. However, immediately Mary Danielson and her son, Sam Danielson, along with their loyal staff pulled it together to cook copious amounts of food that without electricity would have been wasted. Throughout the years many of us have been treated with a pub gathering where we can reconnect and a free meal. At Christmas there was Santa, games, gifts for kids, donated patchwork for adults, an ice cream truck and lots of camaraderie.
This February on the cyclone anniversary, they again pulled out the stops to give hundreds of us a special night. We are all tired of the cyclone cleanup and they understood that it was needed.'
Such a deserving business and team, well done Mary and Sam. And thank you to all those who voted!
By David Hill, Local Democracy Reporter
Dogs will be banned from the Ashley Rakahuri River estuary in Canterbury if a new bylaw gets approved.
The Waimakariri District Council is consulting on a new Northern Pegasus Bay Bylaw, which governs what activities are allowed on the district’s … View moreBy David Hill, Local Democracy Reporter
Dogs will be banned from the Ashley Rakahuri River estuary in Canterbury if a new bylaw gets approved.
The Waimakariri District Council is consulting on a new Northern Pegasus Bay Bylaw, which governs what activities are allowed on the district’s beaches.
Councillor Al Blackie said the biggest change was extending the area where dogs were prohibited to include the entire spit and the Ashley Rakahuri River and Saltwater Creek estuary.
‘‘I am expecting it to be a controversial, but we will see how it goes.’’
The new rules will remove an exemption that had allowed holders of Fish and Game hunting licenses to take their dogs into the estuary area during gamebird hunting season.
The measures are designed to protect ecological values and bird habitats around the estuary and wetlands.
The estuary is home to threatened bird species including wrybills, black-bill gulls, banded dotterels, black-fronted terns and pied oystercatchers, some of which are also endangered.
But Fish and Game North Canterbury game bird specialist Matt Garrick was not impressed with the proposed ban.
He said he corresponded with the council a year ago, but had not had any further contact.
"I explained that duck season does not overlap during critical, sensitive periods, such as nesting, so there would be no conflict with dogs used for game bird hunting."
He said he requested data to demonstrate game bird hunting and dogs in the winter was having an effect on the estuary's bird life in the estuary, but had heard nothing further.
Blackie said people will still be able to walk their dogs on other beaches on the Waimakariri district’s coastline.
‘‘We have got 7-8km of beach to exercise on, so there is plenty of room. Just stay away from the estuary.’’
Another change is extend the ban for aircraft, including drones, taking off and landing off within the estuary area and nearby beach.
‘‘When you have the drones flying low, the birds think it is an eagle so it disturbs them,’’ Blackie said.
Fires and fireworks are also banned in the estuary area, but cultural cooking fires and braziers are allowed.
The bylaw also has rules around access for horses and vehicles to the beach areas.
‘‘We are never going to get it right or please everybody, so it is a compromise,’’ Blackie said.
‘‘But it is a hell of a lot better than it was six years ago. The public is getting better educated and the awareness of the bylaw is much better now.’’
The changes have been made following a bylaw review and a beach users survey held over the summer.
The review received 48 submissions, while there were 380 responses to survey.
The original Northern Pegasus Bay Bylaw became operative in 2010 and was updated in 2016.
It is reviewed every five years, and was due to be reviewed in 2021, but was delayed due to Covid.
A temporary bylaw is been in place for the last 12 months.
Submissions close on June 14.
Public drop in sessions have been held this week, with further sessions at the Pines Beach Community Hall on June 5, from 5.30pm to 6.30pm, at the Waiora Links Community Cuppa at the Pegasus Community Centre on June 12, from 10am.
Fish and Game North Canterbury has been contacted for comment.
■ LDR is local body journalism co-funded by RNZ and NZ On Air.
Ryman Healthcare offers the very best of retirement living and aged care with retirement villages throughout New Zealand. You'll find Ryman retirement villages near you, each with a unique personality and a range of living and care options. Gain a lifestyle you can thrive in and connect with … View moreRyman Healthcare offers the very best of retirement living and aged care with retirement villages throughout New Zealand. You'll find Ryman retirement villages near you, each with a unique personality and a range of living and care options. Gain a lifestyle you can thrive in and connect with like-minded people in a welcoming community.
In addition to independent and assisted living, Ryman villages offer a range of care options. Depending on the village, the levels of care we provide include rest home, hospital, specialist dementia care, and respite care. In some instances we may also be able to offer rest home care in an assisted-living apartment. This option enables you to remain in your own apartment but with a little extra support.
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Create a colourful bouquet that won’t need watering. Get the whole family involved and let everyone choose their favourite Resene testpot colours to finish their flowers.
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By David Hill, Local Democracy Reporter
Tucked away on a four hectare block between Kaiapoi and Rangiora is a new alternative education programme for students who struggle to fit into the mainstream.
The Noaia Charitable Trust, based at Tuahiwi, took over the North Canterbury alternative … View moreBy David Hill, Local Democracy Reporter
Tucked away on a four hectare block between Kaiapoi and Rangiora is a new alternative education programme for students who struggle to fit into the mainstream.
The Noaia Charitable Trust, based at Tuahiwi, took over the North Canterbury alternative education programme from Rangiora High School in term one.
It now takes in up to 16 students aged 13 to 16 years from Kaiapoi and Rangiora High Schools, Oxford, Amuri and Cheviot area schools, Hurunui College and Rangiora New Life School.
Programme manager Jackie Freeman said the small numbers makes it easier to cater to the students’ individual learning needs, including supporting them to earn NCEA credits.
‘‘We do an individual learning plan for each of our young people.
‘‘There is a misconception only naughty kids access alternative education, but there is a range of reasons why young people come here.’’
Most of the students are neurodiverse or kinesthetic learners (learning through physical activity), and often both, she said.
‘‘We are able to identify when the kids are getting frustrated or struggling with their work as soon as it happens, due to having smaller numbers.
‘‘We can see the bubble before it turns into a geyser.’’
Students can attend the Ruataniwha programme anywhere from one term or up to three years.
The programme can support students to transition back to school or into work or further study options.
‘‘We can be what we need to be for each of the individuals.’’
Mrs Freeman said the funding allowed her to employ one full-time and two part-time tutors and she looked for particular skill-sets.
This included a background of working with children through trauma, or working in youth justice or pastoral care roles.
Transport is provided to get the students to school on time, with breakfast provided thanks to the Sanitarium Breakfast Club.
Lunches are also provided, with fresh vegetables from a big, one acre garden.
‘‘One of our tutors is an amazing cook, so the students are so spoilt,’’ Freeman said.
The Noaia Charitable Trust was established five years ago by local Whānau and offers learning which is underpinned by kaupapa Māori philosophy.
It also offers the E Tū Rangatira training programme with up to 16 places for rangitahi Māori aged 16 to 24 years.
Those students can complete a New Zealand Certificate in building or agriculture and are supported into employment or further training.
The 4-hectare property has sheep and cows, with students involved in farm work and in practical work around the property, such as landscaping and building a laneway and stockyards as part of their learning.
Rangiora High School announced last year it was withdrawing from being a provider of alternative education services.
The school has developed its own programme to support year 9 and 10 students, which is funded by the board of trustees.
■ LDR is local body journalism co-funded by RNZ and NZ On Air.
Now is your chance to dress up your walls and save 25% off* the extensive range of Resene wallpapers available at your local Resene ColorShop! Patterned or bold, textured or neutral – there’s something to suit all tastes. Offer ends 17 June 2024.
* Discount off the normal retail price at … View moreNow is your chance to dress up your walls and save 25% off* the extensive range of Resene wallpapers available at your local Resene ColorShop! Patterned or bold, textured or neutral – there’s something to suit all tastes. Offer ends 17 June 2024.
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View the full selection of wallpapers at your local Resene ColorShop and get a taste of some of the options online.
Literally, as new commuter bicycle; 6-speed. Only ever ridden 4 times. Just not suitable for my wife.
Pick up in Rangiora. Ask for Richard: 022 1948 087 (Best time: After 10:00am daily.)
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