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Thank you for all your messages and thoughts. We so very much appreciate it. What a lovely neighbourly community we live in. Have a lovely weekend. Sarah and a very happy, hungry and tired Pieta. 🐾💐🐾
Household clean out - lounge suite, bedroom suite, toys, books, kitchen items, linen, go kart and lots more.
This Saturday 8.00am - 12.00pm (no earlier please)
6 Mathias Place, Kaiapoi
Looking for a trailer that is hiding on your property and is well past its use-by date. I needed to
cart water around the paddocks. So an unregistered old Dunga would be perfect. I will happily remove it from your property!
URGENT, WANTED, used supermarket bags. THRIVE OP SHOP, in the Gables arcade urgently need used supermarket bags PLEASE. Thankyou in advance for your support.
It's been a tough few weeks for our communities, including our small businesses. To help small businesses keep connected with their neighbours, we’re offering Neighbourly Premium Business Listings FREE for three months. You’ll feature in the local business directory, plus be able to engage… View moreIt's been a tough few weeks for our communities, including our small businesses. To help small businesses keep connected with their neighbours, we’re offering Neighbourly Premium Business Listings FREE for three months. You’ll feature in the local business directory, plus be able to engage with neighbours to ask for help, share new operating hours, move damaged stock, or simply give thanks for recent support. T&Cs apply.
If your answer is yes (or even a maybe), send us photos and the stories behind your man caves, she sheds, clever storage spaces, cute chicken coops and potty potting sheds to win amazing prizes worth more than $2000. The Resene Shed of the Year 2023 winners will be announced in the April issue of … View moreIf your answer is yes (or even a maybe), send us photos and the stories behind your man caves, she sheds, clever storage spaces, cute chicken coops and potty potting sheds to win amazing prizes worth more than $2000. The Resene Shed of the Year 2023 winners will be announced in the April issue of NZ Gardener.
Enjoy all the upsides of living independently in a Ryman village. Easy living, security, plus a huge bonus – the support of a vibrant village community.
Your fixed base weekly fee includes rates, window cleaning, gardening and exterior maintenance, which leaves you more time and energy to … View moreEnjoy all the upsides of living independently in a Ryman village. Easy living, security, plus a huge bonus – the support of a vibrant village community.
Your fixed base weekly fee includes rates, window cleaning, gardening and exterior maintenance, which leaves you more time and energy to enjoy a fulfilled village lifestyle. Relax with a book, invite friends over for dinner, or simply put your feet up. You'll love coming home to such easy living.
Hello Neighbour's
I'm looking for ladies who would like a Therapeutic Massage to help me perfect my technique in Back, neck, head and arm massage. You would need to be available between 10 am and 2.30pm for approx 1 hour. I'm in Rangiora. A donation would be gratefully received. … View moreHello Neighbour's
I'm looking for ladies who would like a Therapeutic Massage to help me perfect my technique in Back, neck, head and arm massage. You would need to be available between 10 am and 2.30pm for approx 1 hour. I'm in Rangiora. A donation would be gratefully received. Thank you so much. I am also a qualified reiki practitioner if you would like energy healing as an add on for $65. Get in touch love and light Rae
Old desk for sale.
Made of mdf/veneer and has one small drawer
Dimensions are:
1200mm wide
405mm deep on left hand side
650mm deep on right hand side… View moreOld desk for sale.
Made of mdf/veneer and has one small drawer
Dimensions are:
1200mm wide
405mm deep on left hand side
650mm deep on right hand side
650mm high
$20
The team at NZ Compare hope everyone is keeping safe and snuggled up with their loved ones n this terrible weather. 🥰
We've got the down-low on the best shows to stream on rainy days, take a look!
THRIVE OP SHOP Rangiora is desperately short of used super market bags. We believe in reuse and recycling. We are in the Gables Arcade at the council carpark end. THANKS IN ADVANCE for your support.
Regional updates for February 15th, see the live Stuff updates.
14th February - 10:45am Update: National State of Emergency
Minister for Emergency Management, Kieran McAnulty, has confirmed a National State of Emergency this morning due to the widespread damage across the country due to … View moreRegional updates for February 15th, see the live Stuff updates.
14th February - 10:45am Update: National State of Emergency
Minister for Emergency Management, Kieran McAnulty, has confirmed a National State of Emergency this morning due to the widespread damage across the country due to Cyclone Gabrielle.
While many regions have already declared a local state of emergency, a National State of Emergency gives the National Controller legal authority to apply resources across the country in support of a national level response.
Here's what you need to know:
- Heavy rain red warnings are in place for Northland and Hawke's Bay, with red strong wind warnings also for Northland, Coromandel and Taranaki. Check all weather warnings on the MetService website.
- States of emergency have been declared in Northland, Auckland, Tairāwhiti, Ōpōtiki, Thames-Coromandel District, Waikato District, Hauraki District, Whakatāne District, Bay of Plenty, Napier and Hastings.
- There has been a landslide in Murawai with one firefighter missing.
- Gisborne is feared cut off and the east coast of the Coromandel Peninsula. Residents are to take note of the Welfare Centres for Gisborne and Coromandel.
- A number of road closures are in place across the North Island. View these on the Waka Kotahi NZTA website.
- Fire and Emergency is urging people to only call 111 if life or safety is at risk after a surge in calls.
- In Auckland there are 27 shelters and civil defence centres where people can go in an emergency.
Stuff are posting live updates and have shared what you need in your 3-day emergency kit. Stay up to date with Civil Defence updates and track the storm here.
2pm Update for Hawke's Bay:
Multiple evacuations needed in Puketapu, Esk Valley, Rissington, Omahu, Waiohiki, Jervoistown and Meeanee and Waipawa.
Many remain trapped in cars and houses. Several bridges have been taken out with access between Hastings and Napier now cutoff. More than 20,000 people are without power and cellphone communication in and out of the region is patchy.
Omahu residents needing shelter can go to Hastings Sports' Centre. Taradale residents can head to St Joseph's Māori Girls' School.
By David Hill, Local Democracy Reporter
The lure of the stars is helping bring international students back to North Canterbury.
Oxford Area School is among several schools busy getting their international programmes back in full swing after Covid restrictions.
The school’s observatory … View moreBy David Hill, Local Democracy Reporter
The lure of the stars is helping bring international students back to North Canterbury.
Oxford Area School is among several schools busy getting their international programmes back in full swing after Covid restrictions.
The school’s observatory was proving to be a major drawcard.
German students Lana Hoehn, 15, and Mike Schuck, 16, said they could not wait to visit the observatory.
‘‘I read about the observatory in the brochure, so it was one of the selling points for me,’’ Mike said.
Attending high school in Hanau, a small city near Frankfurt, Mike said he was keen to experience life at a rural school.
‘‘I wanted to get close to nature, so outdoor education was a big part of why I chose to come here.’’
While Mike will spend two terms at Oxford, Lana’s visit was just four weeks.
It meant stargazing opportunities were limited, with the observatory’s winter programme not due to start until April.
But principal Mike Hart suggested some solar observing (of the sun) could be arranged before Lana returned to Germany.
Lana said she was enjoying the laid back lifestyle in Oxford.
‘‘New Zealand is beautiful, the people are so friendly and the school system is good here.’’
Lana and Mike said they were impressed with the variety of subject choices and the ‘‘friendly teachers’’.
Lana comes from Ansbach, a rural town in Bavaria.
Mr Hart said the school was pleased to have its international programme back in full swing after hosting a group of eight students from rural Brazil on a short stay in term three last year.
Six international students have started the school year at Oxford, including four from Japan.
Enquiries continued to be strong and he was confident the school would return to having up to 20 international visitors.
Group visits were also confirmed from Thailand next month and Japan in June.
‘‘The Thai group will be immersed into our classes, experience kapa haka and visit the observatory,’’ Hart said.
An astronomy programme was being arranged for the Japanese group’s two week stay.
Local schools were keen to hear from prospective homestay families.
■ Rangiora High School relaunched its international programme last year, with 15 students arriving in term three.
Principal Bruce Kearney said a new international director had been appointed and 30 students from Japan and Europe had started the new school year at Rangiora.
A major drawcard was the equestrian programme run by Comcol North Canterbury.
Kearney said schools had learned, from the Covid period, not to rely on the income from international students to fund teaching resources.
Proceeds would go into ‘‘nice to haves’’ such as new musical equipment, he said.
Rangiora New Life School has begun the year with six international students from Japan and Germany.
Principal Stephen Walters said he hoped group visits would return next year.
Kaiapoi High School principal Jason Reid said his school was slowly rebuilding its international programme and reconnecting with overseas contacts.
A group visit from Japan was planned later in the year.
Kaikōura High School hosted Chinese students prior to Covid, but principal John Tait said there were no international students at present.
*Public Interest Journalism funded through NZ On Air
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