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1) Improve outdoor lighting
Ensure that streets, driveways, and front yards are well-lit. Motion-sensor lights around homes deter trespassers by reducing hiding spots and illuminating their movements.
2) Trim your trees
Overgrown shrubs and trees provide cover for intruders. Keeping them … View more1) Improve outdoor lighting
Ensure that streets, driveways, and front yards are well-lit. Motion-sensor lights around homes deter trespassers by reducing hiding spots and illuminating their movements.
2) Trim your trees
Overgrown shrubs and trees provide cover for intruders. Keeping them well-trimmed around windows and doors improves visibility and reduces potential hiding spots.
3) Secure Entry Points
Ensure doors, windows, and gates are always closed when you are away from the house. Upgrade to more secure locks, deadbolts, or even smart locks for added protection.
4) Add a security camera
Place security cameras in the main entry points to your home. Doorbell cameras are also relatively cheap and a great way to keep track of who is visiting your home when you aren't there.
5) Start a Neighborhood Watch Program
You could reach out to members on Neighbourly to form a group of neighbors who can regularly keep an eye out for suspicious activity and report it. You could also check with Neighbourhood Support to see what is existing in your area.
6) Introduce yourself to your neighbours
The closer you are to your neighbors, the more likely theyβll notice when something unusual or suspicious is happening around your property
Feel free to share anything that you do around your area to deter crime.
π£ For Sale: Max Brand Tunic β Size 14
ποΈ Style: Leopard print front with a t-shirt style back β perfect for pairing with leggings or jeans for a casual yet chic look! Or as is as a mini.
π Pick-up location: Rangiora
π Shipping: Available at buyer's expense
πΈ For Sale: Coline Brand Floral Dress β Size M (12)
β¨ Condition: Brand new with tag
π¨ Style: Gorgeous floral print in beautiful colors β perfect for any occasion!
π Pick-up location: Rangiora
π Shipping: Available at buyer's expense
Hi there. I run the social media for a little second hand clothing shop that supports 2 charities that support orphans and families in Africa and Eastern Europe. I am running a few online sales for them to help raise funds.
Welcome to Recycled Clothing on King Street's online collection.
… View moreHi there. I run the social media for a little second hand clothing shop that supports 2 charities that support orphans and families in Africa and Eastern Europe. I am running a few online sales for them to help raise funds.
Welcome to Recycled Clothing on King Street's online collection.
Pick up Rangiora. (Shipping available at buyer's expense)
π€ Zalorr Collection Mini Dress - Size 12, $8
Elegant black mini dress with beautiful mesh detailing. Perfect for any occasion.
π§₯ Merric Midi Jacket - Size 12, $8
Lightweight and ideal for cooler spring evenings. Stylish and easy to pair with any outfit.
πΈ Whistle High-Low Pink Top - Size 12, $10 (Brand New with Tags)
Lovely high-low design with charming button detail down the back. A pop of pink for your wardrobe!
π Retro Multi-Coloured Slip Dress - Approx. Size 12, $10
Unique retro vibes with a sheer top, great for adding a little fun to your look!
All items are size 12 and in excellent condition.
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Double white Dianthus. Evergreen perennial with grey green foliage similar to carnations. Drought resistant. Best in full sun. 11cm pots. Price per plant. Pick up Rangiora, cash only. 10 available at time of listing. Pink also available, see my other listings or check out … View moreDouble white Dianthus. Evergreen perennial with grey green foliage similar to carnations. Drought resistant. Best in full sun. 11cm pots. Price per plant. Pick up Rangiora, cash only. 10 available at time of listing. Pink also available, see my other listings or check out "Willoughbridge" on FB.
Dianthus ... commonly known as "Pinks". Evergreen perennial with bi-colour flowers- pink with purple centre. Grey green stems and foliage similar to carnations. Drought resistant, best in full sun. 11cm pots. Price per plant. Pick up Rangiora, cash only. See my other listings or find … View moreDianthus ... commonly known as "Pinks". Evergreen perennial with bi-colour flowers- pink with purple centre. Grey green stems and foliage similar to carnations. Drought resistant, best in full sun. 11cm pots. Price per plant. Pick up Rangiora, cash only. See my other listings or find "Willoughbridge" on FB.
NZ native tussock, green/gold, approx 1.5m x 1m. Very hardy. Great in damp areas. 11cm pots, 10 available at listing time. See my other plants available. Many are small grade at small prices. See Willoughbridge on FB for more listings. Pick up Rangiora, cash only.
Lovely small NZ native grass with arching silvery green foliage. Hardy, grows in most conditions. Height approx. 30cm. Clump forming. Great for borders and rock gardens.
11cm pots. Pick up Rangiora, cash only. See my other listings.
11cm pots. Lovely mounding plant, great for edging, in rock gardens, or perennial borders. Loved by cats and butterflies. Pick up Rangiora, cash only. See my other listings for more beauties.
Lovely as individual plant or makes a lovely border. 11cm pots. 10 available at time of listing.
Pick up is Rangiora. Cash only.
Pink also available. See my other listings for more perennials and cottage garden plants.
Lovely as an individual plant or makes an impressive border/edging.
11cm pots. Price per plant.10 available at time of listing.
Pick up Rangiora by arrangement.
See my other listings for more perennials and cottage garden plants.
A shopping bag of surplus (small to large) succulents.
Pick up in Rangiora.
Flowering succulents in tyre Iβm keeping!
Pic of paper bag with succulents is free to the first caller!
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By David Hill, Local Democracy Reporter
Waimakaririβs deputy mayor has called on the Canterbury regional council to stop ββside-steppingββ issues with the Kaiapoi River.
Neville Atkinson has called on Environment Canterbury (ECan) to step up and investigate the causes of pollution … View moreBy David Hill, Local Democracy Reporter
Waimakaririβs deputy mayor has called on the Canterbury regional council to stop ββside-steppingββ issues with the Kaiapoi River.
Neville Atkinson has called on Environment Canterbury (ECan) to step up and investigate the causes of pollution levels in the Kaiapoi and Ruataniwha Cam rivers.
Atkinson was addressing community concerns at a Kaiapoi-Tuahiwi Community Board meeting on Monday evening.
Local residents formed a new catchment group last month, following concerns about the degradation on their local rivers, which they blamed on the use of herbicides.
ECan has acknowledged issues with macrophyte (weedbed) dieback and freshwater mussel (kΔkΔhi) deaths, but said it was primarily due to saltwater incursions and also heavy frosts.
But Atkinson rejected ECanβs explanation.
ββAs is evident, this has been going on for years. It is very evident there is a problem and whether it is a natural problem or a man-made problem, I donβt know. But I want to know what it is.
ββWe owe it to our community to help ECan to come up with some answers, but ECan needs to stop side-stepping.ββ
Atkinson said residents may not like the outcome, but it was important to get some answers.
Councillor Philip Redmond said the issue was complex.
ββIf there was a simple fix, it would have been fixed a long time ago. It is going to be a long process.ββ
Waimakariri District Council water environment adviser Sophie Allen said saltwater could come from other sources, but it was most likely from the sea.
Community members raised similar concerns following the 2010 and 2011 earthquakes.
A 2018 report by ECan principal scientist Adrian Meredith (pictured) concluded there were multiple causes, but found ββincreasing episodes of saline water intrusion flowing into the lower Kaiapoi Riverββ.
The river was historically the north branch of the Waimakariri River and environmental changes following the earthquakes both contributed to the high levels of saltwater intrusion.
Drought conditions and changing farming practices were also factors, the 2018 report found.
The community board asked council staff to work assist ECan to investigate the causes of saltwater incursions, including tides, river flows and salinity data and to monitor water quality and aquatic ecology trends.
Kaiapoi is known as the river town, with the river being a popular spot for boaties and whitebaiters.
β LDR is local body journalism co-funded by RNZ and NZ On Air.
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