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One of the best things about working for homed is all the inspiring people I get to chat to. One of my favs, and the most inspiring was Tracey Hemingway, who as The Debt Free Diva offers advice and guidance on getting your finances under control and working for you.
She knows what she's … View moreOne of the best things about working for homed is all the inspiring people I get to chat to. One of my favs, and the most inspiring was Tracey Hemingway, who as The Debt Free Diva offers advice and guidance on getting your finances under control and working for you.
She knows what she's talking about, too. Not only did she smash more than $90k of debt in three years, but in the year since she paid it off, she's saved enough, on top of her Kiwisaver, to pay the deposit on a home of her own.
It wasn't easy, and Tracy would be the first person to tell you that! But it is doable. Check out how, and have a listen to our episode of First Rung about Settlement day, on this link below. It includes some tips from Tracy on setting up a budget to manage your finance when you have a mortgage to pay.
We'd love to know how you are celebrating!
Diwali has different meanings worldwide depending where you live but primarily it celebrates the triumph of good over evil. Whether you are celebrating at home by lighting lamps & eating treats, or you are going to a nearby festival, we'd … View moreWe'd love to know how you are celebrating!
Diwali has different meanings worldwide depending where you live but primarily it celebrates the triumph of good over evil. Whether you are celebrating at home by lighting lamps & eating treats, or you are going to a nearby festival, we'd love to hear about your Diwali celebrations below.
We are moving so all must go - 800 Main North Road
Make an offer - womens size 10-12 clothing, girls size 4-5, boys size 5-6,
St Bedes full kit of uniform, homewares, dining table & chairs, Mountain Buggy +1
Bedes uniform and mountain buggy are easy $ to make for someone - both i purchased for … View moreWe are moving so all must go - 800 Main North Road
Make an offer - womens size 10-12 clothing, girls size 4-5, boys size 5-6,
St Bedes full kit of uniform, homewares, dining table & chairs, Mountain Buggy +1
Bedes uniform and mountain buggy are easy $ to make for someone - both i purchased for over $800 you'd be surprised what i would take as an offer!
Saturday morning the crafty seniors at Northbrook villas (off Reeves Road) are having a craft sale in their meeting hall in the centre of the village. Drop in to get some perfect lemon curd, or hand crafted knitting and projects by the seniors who reside there. Some selling on behalf of charities.
I've always thought of reno blogging as a way to document a difficult process in a fun, relatable way. The benefit? Emotional support and maybe advice from folks following your journey - and maybe a little ego bump from showing off your mad wallpapering skills.
If you're lucky, and good,… View moreI've always thought of reno blogging as a way to document a difficult process in a fun, relatable way. The benefit? Emotional support and maybe advice from folks following your journey - and maybe a little ego bump from showing off your mad wallpapering skills.
If you're lucky, and good, you might be given a couple of cans of paint from your local hardware store, to help you on the way - but that would be the icing on the tip of the social media cake.
Few of us would have the energy or knowhow to turn their reno into a part time side hustle that's both creatively fulfilling, and engaging.
But that's exactly what Moochstyle's Shayden and Georgia Whipps have done - with some pawsome help from their gorgeous dog Frankie. They've been blogging their Christchurch villa reno since they bought their home and Shayden shared their story with us for the final episode of First Rung, our podcast. A first time homeowner and renovator, Shayden is such an inspiring guy to chat with. He makes you want to jump in and give it go. Check out his story and let us know what you think.
Hi Canterbury,
Addington Raceway was a sell-out for the annual New Zealand Trotting Cup, the most prestigious and richest harness racing event in the country.
With the event attracting racegoers around Aotearoa, officials agree that this race has a positive impact on the local economy. On the… View moreHi Canterbury,
Addington Raceway was a sell-out for the annual New Zealand Trotting Cup, the most prestigious and richest harness racing event in the country.
With the event attracting racegoers around Aotearoa, officials agree that this race has a positive impact on the local economy. On the other side, animal rights activists SAFE states that using horses for sport puts immense pressure on a horse's anatomy and that the sport should not be continued.
Do you think horse racing should be banned?
*Please type NFP if you don't want your comment to be printed in our Conversations section.
When Kathy Lanagan and Neil Scarlett bought a bare block of land in North Canterbury back in 1993, they weren’t sure what they would do about a home.
But Lanagan, an enthusiastic gardener from an early age, started planting a garden anyway.
So when they bought the old stationmaster’s house in… View moreWhen Kathy Lanagan and Neil Scarlett bought a bare block of land in North Canterbury back in 1993, they weren’t sure what they would do about a home.
But Lanagan, an enthusiastic gardener from an early age, started planting a garden anyway.
So when they bought the old stationmaster’s house in nearby Kaiapoi several years later and relocated it to the block – the garden had already begun.
“It’s definitely a house in a garden,” says Lanagan. “We’re not really indoor people so you mostly find us outside.”
It’s easy to see why. A 3-metre wide wooden verandah spans the length of the house, its wooden ceiling made from the repurposed sarking from the original roof. It’s punctuated with skylights to allow natural daylight and there are lights for the nighttime. There’s a serving hatch and wooden bar by the kitchen window and a green couch and chairs surround a coffee table against the backdrop of pale green weatherboards.
To address any issue in our community we need to know what we're up against.
Here's some simple ways you can help to end family violence:
+ Learn! The first step to change is awareness
+ Share facts, resources and helplines
… View moreTo address any issue in our community we need to know what we're up against.
Here's some simple ways you can help to end family violence:
+ Learn! The first step to change is awareness
+ Share facts, resources and helplines
+ Know the signs. Family violence can affect anyone
+ When you see it, report it to New Zealand Police
+ Support victims: check-in regularly, listen, refer
+ Volunteer / make a donation to a relevant charity
Good Night Sleep Tight (GNST) provide winter bedding and sleep ware kits to the children in the greater Christchurch area so that they can go to bed warm and get a good night sleep.
Harcourts Four Seasons Realty is proud to support Good Night Sleep Tight to help purchase items towards kits such as… View moreGood Night Sleep Tight (GNST) provide winter bedding and sleep ware kits to the children in the greater Christchurch area so that they can go to bed warm and get a good night sleep.
Harcourts Four Seasons Realty is proud to support Good Night Sleep Tight to help purchase items towards kits such as a blanket or winter duvet, winter sheets, pyjamas, slippers, singlet, dressing gown and knitted hats. GNST believe this starts children off on the right foot for a full and productive day.
No matter what the cause, the Harcourts Foundation provides support to hundreds of organisations, enriching the lives of thousands of people in our communities.
We do it because we’re part of these communities too, and that’s how communities work.
Time spent in respite care lets you experience Ryman’s dedicated care teams and the togetherness of village communities. Whether you need rehabilitation or support for family during the holidays.
Respite care is offered in rest-home, hospital and dementia-level care. Being there is just one … View moreTime spent in respite care lets you experience Ryman’s dedicated care teams and the togetherness of village communities. Whether you need rehabilitation or support for family during the holidays.
Respite care is offered in rest-home, hospital and dementia-level care. Being there is just one of the ways we’re pioneering a new way of living for a new retirement generation.
Christmas is almost here and so is our Picnic in the Park!🎅
For more info and to let us know if you'll be coming click the link ✨
A drought-stricken region where the tap water “tastes vile” could become home to an export water bottling business to the outrage of neighbours.
PGG Wrightson Real Estate has listed for sale Omihi Creek, a 116-hectare property in Hurunui, pushing its water bottling potential.
“[It] affords … View moreA drought-stricken region where the tap water “tastes vile” could become home to an export water bottling business to the outrage of neighbours.
PGG Wrightson Real Estate has listed for sale Omihi Creek, a 116-hectare property in Hurunui, pushing its water bottling potential.
“[It] affords astute purchasers the option to diversify and to spread their income streams across a range of ventures,’’ the advertisement reads. “Take advantage of the water bottling opportunity on offer.’’
The Omihi Creek consent allows for 524,667cum of water to be taken each year – the equivalent of 210 Olympic swimming pools, or 525 million litre bottles of water.
The water can be used for irrigation and commercial water bottling. The property was initially given consent to take water in 2006, although no water has been bottled to date and has since been run as a blackcurrant venture.
The popular RANGIORA SUNDAY MARKET held in the BLAKE STREET carpark, (centre of town) is on again this Sunday 15th November from 9 am to 2 pm. Lots of stalls with a great variety of items on sale from plants, garden tools, toys, bikes, books n puzzles, fresh free range eggs, rustic bird feeders, D … View moreThe popular RANGIORA SUNDAY MARKET held in the BLAKE STREET carpark, (centre of town) is on again this Sunday 15th November from 9 am to 2 pm. Lots of stalls with a great variety of items on sale from plants, garden tools, toys, bikes, books n puzzles, fresh free range eggs, rustic bird feeders, D V Ds, adults and childrens clothing, garden sculptures, health products, special decorated mugs,handy person tools, hand crafted gift and Christmas cards., woodcraft etc etc.
Stall bookings now being taken for our grand CHRISTMAS MARKET ON THE 20TH DECEMBER. Call Arthur on 03 745 91 48.
in our club rooms we have THOMAS AND FRIENDS for the children to operate on our large layout.
Don't forget the great food and coffee at FOOLS OF DESIRE at the market end of Conway lane.
They thought they were buying homes next to a racecourse. Now it could become a quarry with 250 truck movements a day.
Neighbours of the proposed quarry at Rangiora Racecourse are mounting their opposition, with more than 40 people attending a meeting on Monday to discuss the impact of dust on … View moreThey thought they were buying homes next to a racecourse. Now it could become a quarry with 250 truck movements a day.
Neighbours of the proposed quarry at Rangiora Racecourse are mounting their opposition, with more than 40 people attending a meeting on Monday to discuss the impact of dust on their neighbourhood. Further meetings are planned to discuss noise and submission-writing.
Read more here.
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