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593 days ago

Quilted Bedspread Double

Pauline from Rangiora

Great quality pretty bedspread falls to floor nicely , forgot to take photo while on bed so just laid on top of my king bed smoke free pet free home

Price: $25

600 days ago

Seniors Newsletter

The Team from Office for Seniors

Our Seniors newsletter is out today. We publish details on the annual increase to NZ Superannuation and Veterans pension payments, the start of the Winter Energy Payment and provide advice on travelling overseas while on Superannuation and what you need to be aware of. We also hear about MoneyTalks… View moreOur Seniors newsletter is out today. We publish details on the annual increase to NZ Superannuation and Veterans pension payments, the start of the Winter Energy Payment and provide advice on travelling overseas while on Superannuation and what you need to be aware of. We also hear about MoneyTalks and the free budget advice they provide. Plus so much more!

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593 days ago

Garage Sale

Rosena from Belfast

Downsizing cash only. Covid free non smokers. 8am to 12 Saturday 15th and 29th April. 2/23 Belfast Road, Christchurch

Negotiable

594 days ago

What's your best onion recipe?

Mei Leng Wong Reporter from NZ Gardener & Get Growing

Dear neighbours, every month, NZ Gardener runs a series of tested reader recipes using a seasonal crop. This month, we're on the hunt for onion recipes! Send your best ones to mailbox@nzgardener.co.nz by April 20, 2023. Every published recipe wins a copy of the June issue of NZ Gardener.

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594 days ago

ANNOUNCING THE WINNER OF THE HOUSEHOLD HERO COMPETITION

The Team from NZ Compare

Over 360 Household Heroes across the nation were nominated by you to win $350! This country is full of amazing Kiwis who are keeping things running at home no matter what! You’re all heroes!

BUT there can only be one winner, was it you? Find out who WON $350 towards their Broadband and Power … View more
Over 360 Household Heroes across the nation were nominated by you to win $350! This country is full of amazing Kiwis who are keeping things running at home no matter what! You’re all heroes!

BUT there can only be one winner, was it you? Find out who WON $350 towards their Broadband and Power bill!

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595 days ago

Gift a subscription and Receive Oriental Lily Bulbs Free!

NZ Gardener

Spoil the Mum in your life with a subscription to NZ’s favourite gardening magazine.

For only $79 get 12 issues of NZ Gardener PLUS 5 Oriental Lily Bulbs worth $17 RRP from NZ Bulbs. Since 1957, NZ Bulbs has been supplying top quality bulbs to New Zealand gardeners. This family-owned business… View more
Spoil the Mum in your life with a subscription to NZ’s favourite gardening magazine.

For only $79 get 12 issues of NZ Gardener PLUS 5 Oriental Lily Bulbs worth $17 RRP from NZ Bulbs. Since 1957, NZ Bulbs has been supplying top quality bulbs to New Zealand gardeners. This family-owned business has shipped hundreds of spring and summer flowering bulbs and tubers all over New Zealand from their base near Feilding.

Offer valid until 11:59pm 14 May 2023. For full terms and conditions click here.

Happy Mother’s Day
Find out more

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595 days ago

Cutlery Set

Pauline from Rangiora

Stainless steel as in pic only 3 teaspoons but 6 to 8 of all others 0212095513 if interested great for those extra guests

Price: $5

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595 days ago

Cabinets

Pauline from Rangiora

2x Cabinets good condition, could be used as bedside cabinets 590 high x 420 wide 0212095513 if interested thank you need them gone!!

Price: $20

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597 days ago

White heart dress

Elisabeth from Rangiora

Brand new beautiful white with hearts tunic dress. Size medium.

Price: $10

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608 days ago

Traffic warning

Em Neighbourly Lead from Woodend

The woodend traffic light is malfunctioning (going red when noones waiting to cross) and traffic is very heavy on sh1 from chch toward ravenswood. Try to avoid it if you can.

598 days ago

Agencies take next step to support wellbeing

Nicole Mathewson Reporter from Northern Outlook

From local democracy reporter David Hill:

Community collaboration has led to an online resource to help people tackle mental health issues.

Social Services Waimakariri, Together Hurunui and the Waimakariri and Hurunui district councils have joined forces to create the nextsteps.org.nz … View more
From local democracy reporter David Hill:

Community collaboration has led to an online resource to help people tackle mental health issues.

Social Services Waimakariri, Together Hurunui and the Waimakariri and Hurunui district councils have joined forces to create the nextsteps.org.nz website, which brings together information about North Canterbury’s social services.

Waimakariri District Council community development facilitator Rachel Thornton said the new online resource came out of the Covid-19
experience.

The website built on the Ministry for Social Development funded community connector service, known locally as the next steps facilitator service, she said.

‘‘After Covid there were a number of vulnerable people and the challenge we had was how do we get information out to them.’’

The website allowed people to help themselves to take the next steps to improve their mental wellbeing.

‘‘Those of us who work in the social service sector, we know who the counsellors are, but the general public doesn’t necessarily know, so how do we make it easy for them?’’

Social Services Waimakariri facilitator Nicki Carter said the website showcased all of the social service and community organisations serving the North Canterbury area.

It was designed to avoid duplication and to use resources more efficiently.

‘‘In the Waimakariri we are national leaders in this space, so it is definitely a concept which might get picked up elsewhere in the country.’’

Waimakariri mayor Dan Gordon said the new website was a great resource for the community.

‘‘While the initial shock of Covid-19 is gone we know this will not be the last event our country faces and it is important we learn from previous events.

"Having all this information in one place, with support specific to North Canterbury, is a fantastic resource and I applaud all our communities’ providers for working together to make this happen.

‘‘The information is non-threatening, accessible and provided in an empowering way that will connect with a lot of our residents when they need support.’’

The website posed questions to direct people to the help they needed and was entirely online and anonymous, Thornton said.

It begins by asking if you are in immediate danger (call 111) or just need to talk (call / text 1737).

The website has sections including physical, mental and emotional wellbeing, economic and business, and family and social.

599 days ago

The Waimakariri district hosts art competition in lieu of unity day

Nicole Mathewson Reporter from Northern Outlook

From local democracy reporter David Hill:

The Waimakariri district has celebrated unity in style.

Members of the local Iranian community joined forces with Global Locals of Waimakariri (Glow) and the Waimakariri District Council’s community team to organise an art competition.

Mayor Dan… View more
From local democracy reporter David Hill:

The Waimakariri district has celebrated unity in style.

Members of the local Iranian community joined forces with Global Locals of Waimakariri (Glow) and the Waimakariri District Council’s community team to organise an art competition.

Mayor Dan Gordon said the competition was ‘‘a truly wonderful collaboration’’.

‘‘Our district continues to grow and as a result we are honoured to welcome many new families from other parts of the world, as I do regularly at citizenship ceremonies.

‘‘Their arrival enriches our communities and provides us all with the opportunity to embrace new cultures.’’

Race Unity Day is marked in New Zealand on March 21, to coincide with Iranian New Year.

Members of the Iranian community came up with the idea of an art competition, inviting local school children to create a poster depicting what the theme ‘‘celebrating different cultures’’ meant to them.

It was the first time the Waimakariri District Council had been involved in events to coincide with Race Unity Day and community development facilitator Caroline Boswell said she was blown away by the response.

‘‘We had more than 120 entries which is pretty for the first year and is far more than we anticipated.’’

She says the competition was made possible with support from the Ministry for Ethnic Communities.

Gordon said he was impressed with the calibre of the entries.

‘‘I have to say I am extremely impressed with the calibre of work and the interesting way the brief has been interpreted, showcasing what celebrating different cultures means to them.

‘‘It is my hope that this will be the first of many for our district.’’

A prizegiving was held in the council chambers recently to celebrate the success of the competition.

Fernside School, near Rangiora, took home a special prize for the most entries.

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599 days ago

HP OfficeJet Pro A3 Injet Printer $50

Andrew from Kaiapoi

HP OfficeJet Pro A3 Injet Printer

Upto A3 size Scan/ Print /Copy
It comes including 4 new compatible ink cartridges ( 3 black 1 blue)

It was functioning fine before being put in storage for over a year ago, print heads will probably need cleaning,

It is showing ink cartilages empty , so … View more
HP OfficeJet Pro A3 Injet Printer

Upto A3 size Scan/ Print /Copy
It comes including 4 new compatible ink cartridges ( 3 black 1 blue)

It was functioning fine before being put in storage for over a year ago, print heads will probably need cleaning,

It is showing ink cartilages empty , so HP wont let it print with empty cartridges,
HP has been taken to court many times in the past for stopping the use of empty or refilled cartridges, as it is against the law to prevent the use of refills,and due to this there is some sort of way to bypass the HP software. but I don't know how. There is lots of info online.
Or you can just get some new compatible cartridges, that are easily available and it should work fine.
Just $50 as I need the space. the 4 included free cartridges are worth over $100 by themselves, so grab a bargain.

Price: $50

602 days ago

Do you know any 'Boomerang Babies'?

The Team from Neighbourly.co.nz

In previous generations, children left home at 18 years old and became independent. Now with student debt and the increasing cost of renting and buying a house, we are seeing the rise of the 'Boomerang babies' who stay or move back home for well into their 20's. Is this good for our … View moreIn previous generations, children left home at 18 years old and became independent. Now with student debt and the increasing cost of renting and buying a house, we are seeing the rise of the 'Boomerang babies' who stay or move back home for well into their 20's. Is this good for our communities and have you noticed it in yours?

Type 'Not For Print' if you wish your comments to be excluded from the We Say You Say column of your local paper.

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599 days ago

Driver Reviver on State Highway 1 in Hurunui this Easter Monday

Nicole Mathewson Reporter from Northern Outlook

AMI's Driver Reviver – a public event to educate drivers on the connection between driver fatigue and crashes – will be held on Monday, April 10 from 2pm to 4pm at the Hurunui River rest area on SH1.

Anyone on the road at the time is encouraged to stop in for a complimentary snack and … View more
AMI's Driver Reviver – a public event to educate drivers on the connection between driver fatigue and crashes – will be held on Monday, April 10 from 2pm to 4pm at the Hurunui River rest area on SH1.

Anyone on the road at the time is encouraged to stop in for a complimentary snack and drink from the AMI BBQ Trailer, and a barista coffee from the coffee car. Visitors can take a rest on a bean bag or visit the activities onsite to learn more about how to curb the effects of driver fatigue, particularly on long journeys.

The AMI Driver Reviver event is a collaboration with local police, the Hurunui District Council, Downers, Fire and Emergency New Zealand and St John, with strong support from Waka Kotahi NZ Transport Agency, and Satisfy Food Rescue.

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