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When scrolling through the newsfeed what catches your eye? Chances are it's a colourful, striking image filled with all things Neighbourly. They say a picture tells a thousand words, so use your image-ination and show your neighbours. To create an outstanding post, … View moreKia ora, neighbours!
When scrolling through the newsfeed what catches your eye? Chances are it's a colourful, striking image filled with all things Neighbourly. They say a picture tells a thousand words, so use your image-ination and show your neighbours. To create an outstanding post, follow these simple steps:
1. At the top of your newsfeed click ‘Post a message, event, poll or urgent alert to neighbours’
2. Add a subject and message
3. Select ‘attach an image or document' and choose an image from your device
4. Choose a category for your message
5. Click Post to share it with your neighbourhood
For more info, click here.
Waimakariri District Council chief executive Jim Palmer says he has been considering standing down for a while, to provide a fresh start for himself and the council.
“I’m fortunate to leave the council in a strong position, with a committed and skilled team of colleagues and council members … View moreWaimakariri District Council chief executive Jim Palmer says he has been considering standing down for a while, to provide a fresh start for himself and the council.
“I’m fortunate to leave the council in a strong position, with a committed and skilled team of colleagues and council members who will continue to lead the organisation and continue building our excellent community,” he says.
The council will appoint an external recruiter by September to help select the new chief executive.
RUSTIC BIRD FEEDERS AND POTTED DAFFODILS, MIXED AND TETE A TETE, in flower and in bud.
At our club rooms 13 BLAKE STREET RANGIORA.
ALSO for the children, THOMAS AND FRIENDS to drive on our large layout.
WEDNESDAY and SATURDAY, 10 AM TO MID DAY.
...is Vincent the Teddy Bear, nominated by Eibs O’Leary from Warkworth.
Un-bear-lievable! Check out the awesome set up that won the AMI Kind Neighbour a couple of weeks ago. Have you got a neighbour you'd like to recognise? Nominate them here!
“I would like to nominate and THANK our… View more...is Vincent the Teddy Bear, nominated by Eibs O’Leary from Warkworth.
Un-bear-lievable! Check out the awesome set up that won the AMI Kind Neighbour a couple of weeks ago. Have you got a neighbour you'd like to recognise? Nominate them here!
“I would like to nominate and THANK our great neighbour's living at Viv Davie Martin Drive for their creativity and huge effort during lock down. They lifted all our spirits with their daily Teddy bear reenactment on how to keep busy. Each day people came to see what Teddy bear was up to. With keen interest kids in our neighbourhood even gave Teddy a proper name...meet Vincent LOL! It's through times like this that such acts of goodness should be acknowledged and the memories they hold forever treasured. A selected few photos of Vincent's daily lockdown activities "thanks Vincent :)"
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Unfortunately I have not got any photos of the devastation, however the attached photos show an Area west of the Ashley Bridge which were taken on our walks during the lockdown. All these trees have been removed by ECAN under the guise of "Flood Protection" with (as far as I know), no … View moreUnfortunately I have not got any photos of the devastation, however the attached photos show an Area west of the Ashley Bridge which were taken on our walks during the lockdown. All these trees have been removed by ECAN under the guise of "Flood Protection" with (as far as I know), no public warning or consultation, and I thought we lived in a DEMOCRACY. Also the shared walking,cycling track has basically been destroyed. Good one ECAN. Dan it would have been nice for the Public of Rangiora to be told this was going to happen.
I don’t know much about it but we have just rehashed our Internet system and this is surplus to requirements now because of something else with Bort please don’t ask me ha ha I have no idea! Have a look at the pictures and ask away questions. Collect KAIAPOI.
Hi does anyone have any left over wool scraps or balls of Moda Vera Fayette similar to what is shown please. It doesn't have to be these colours as the photo is just an example.
Please ring on 3133003 Thanks.
At every Cancer Society office around the country, you’ll find a caring team that supports, informs and empowers those facing cancer and their whānau.
Later this month we’ll be celebrating the 30th anniversary of Daffodil Day, the most important day in our fundraising calendar. A day … View moreAt every Cancer Society office around the country, you’ll find a caring team that supports, informs and empowers those facing cancer and their whānau.
Later this month we’ll be celebrating the 30th anniversary of Daffodil Day, the most important day in our fundraising calendar. A day that relies on the support of more than 11,000 volunteers.
Money raised goes towards support services, education and awareness programmes, and to fund vital research into the causes and treatments of all types of cancers.
Our 30th Daffodil Day is on Friday 28th August.
Please support the superhero volunteers in your neighborhood with a donation to the Cancer Society, donate online at daffodilday.org.nz or at your local ANZ branch.
Potted daffodils mixed and Tete A Tete mini daffodils at only $5.00 per pot of 3 in flower and bud.
Also Rustic bird feeders at only $15.00 each.
At our model railway club rooms 13 Blake street Rangiora from 10 am to 12pm.
For the children we have THOMAS AND FRIENDS to drive on our large layout.
All it takes is a kind gesture to change someone’s day. From paying it forward in line at a cafe to giving flowers to a neighbour ‘just because’ - this month we’re encouraging our members and supporters to make New Zealand a better place one random act of kindness at a time.
The options … View moreAll it takes is a kind gesture to change someone’s day. From paying it forward in line at a cafe to giving flowers to a neighbour ‘just because’ - this month we’re encouraging our members and supporters to make New Zealand a better place one random act of kindness at a time.
The options for doing so are endless! Being kind doesn’t have to cost a thing, after all a smile is free. For those who want to go the extra mile, here’s some other ideas: Buy extra kai at the grocery store to donate to a food bank, build a free community library for your street, bring treats into work for colleagues, send an encouraging text to someone who needs it, let a car into the traffic ahead of you, take a gift over to new neighbours and introduce yourself, write positive messages in chalk on sidewalks around your neighbourhood, or surprise loved ones with a visit.
This month’s theme also coincides with Random Acts of Kindness Day (New Zealand) which is coming up on September 1st.
Let us know how you’re spreading kindness in your community by tagging us in your posts + using the following hashtag so we can see what you get up to:
#NSNZrandomactsofkindness
Subscribe to our e-zine Get Growing. In this week’s issue we show how to grow potatoes in containers in time for Christmas. Plus grow your own sprouts, build homes for geckos and skinks, leave frosted plants alone, collect free rainwater and let lachenalias set seed.
Meet some gardening … View moreSubscribe to our e-zine Get Growing. In this week’s issue we show how to grow potatoes in containers in time for Christmas. Plus grow your own sprouts, build homes for geckos and skinks, leave frosted plants alone, collect free rainwater and let lachenalias set seed.
Meet some gardening superheroes and nominate a greenfingered good sort to be the Ryman Healthcare Gardener of the Year. Plus go in the draw for copies of NZ House & Garden’s August issue.
To reduce drafts around your windows, and therefore keep your home warmer during winter, it is worth checking your friction stays - the hinge which holds the part of the window which opens to the frame. There are several problems which can develop over time:
1. The friction wears out & windows… View moreTo reduce drafts around your windows, and therefore keep your home warmer during winter, it is worth checking your friction stays - the hinge which holds the part of the window which opens to the frame. There are several problems which can develop over time:
1. The friction wears out & windows flop open in the breeze,
2. The hinge gets corroded & stiff to open, sometimes this can be re-covered by spraying the 4 friction joints with a spray lube, anything but the red 556 CRC which has a cutting compound in it.
3. The hinge wears & loses the ability to pull the top of the window closed
An easy way to check your friction stays is with our free draft testing card. To request a card, or book a free assessment, give us a call on 0800 25 25 00
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The Team at Exceed
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