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Nestled away among green hills and native bush in quiet North Canterbury lies a massive, busy, but slick operation. You wouldn't know it was there unless you went looking for it, and you can't hear it or smell it, even upon arrival at the front gate.
But it is where 4.3 million tonnes of… View moreNestled away among green hills and native bush in quiet North Canterbury lies a massive, busy, but slick operation. You wouldn't know it was there unless you went looking for it, and you can't hear it or smell it, even upon arrival at the front gate.
But it is where 4.3 million tonnes of waste has been buried away from sight over the past 14 years. Some is as deep as 50 metres, but the end result looks like rolling pasture.
Talking to a family member about care can be difficult. To help start a conversation, you’re invited to visit our Open Day this Sunday.
This is a chance for you, and your family members, to experience the feeling of community at Ryman Care, first-hand.
Our SIX60 Summer Sounds competition is coming to an end next week. We’ll be selecting a winning neighbourhood to have a private gig from one of the supporting acts of the SIX60 tour. But today is the final draw for the exclusive SIX60 tickets we are giving away to our members! Check to see if … View moreOur SIX60 Summer Sounds competition is coming to an end next week. We’ll be selecting a winning neighbourhood to have a private gig from one of the supporting acts of the SIX60 tour. But today is the final draw for the exclusive SIX60 tickets we are giving away to our members! Check to see if you’ve been drawn as a winner.
Thank you to all of the entrants so far for being more neighbourly! It’s been great to see communities thriving. To be eligible for the private convert, make sure you are a verified Neighbourly member (need a hand verifying your address? Click here). We’ll also need to see you being more Neighbourly, whether it’s posting to your neighbourhood, replying to questions or inviting your neighbour to join the site (we’ve put together a few ideas here).
Amberley's controversial tyre stockpile is not the only one in Canterbury, but authorities say they have little power to get them cleaned up.
Environment Canterbury North Canterbury zone delivery manager Andrew Arps said the regional council was aware of three other large stockpiles of tyres … View moreAmberley's controversial tyre stockpile is not the only one in Canterbury, but authorities say they have little power to get them cleaned up.
Environment Canterbury North Canterbury zone delivery manager Andrew Arps said the regional council was aware of three other large stockpiles of tyres – in Hororata, Leeston and the Ashburton area.
However, none were of a size ECan considered to be a problem, with the largest only about a tenth of the size of the Amberley stockpile.
Our strategy, Better Later Life – He Oranga Kaumātua 2019 to 2034, outlines five key areas for action to make New Zealand a great place to age.
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The Sunday Star-Times is investigating the rising number of consents made for home builds.
Perhaps you're a first-time home owner who has opted to build, rather than buy pre-existing, or maybe you're seasoned home owners who have taken the first step to create your own dream home.
… View moreThe Sunday Star-Times is investigating the rising number of consents made for home builds.
Perhaps you're a first-time home owner who has opted to build, rather than buy pre-existing, or maybe you're seasoned home owners who have taken the first step to create your own dream home.
We'd love to hear from you about the challenges involved in building, and why you've opted to take that route. Any interviewees would need to be willing to be identified and photographed in a news story.
Please email kelly.dennett@stuff.co.nz.
I have $86.95c Singapore dollars to swap with NZ dollars. At the moment the exchange rate for this amount is $95.93. Taking this small amount to the bank is just not worth the transaction fee they charge. Is anyone interested?
Big clean out - Furniture, Bikes, Golf Clubs, Toys, Lamps etc etc
Size 38 black Supersoft evening shoes. In good used condition. Very comfy. Pick up in Rangiora.
Hi Folks
Looking for a local livestock agent.....
Re Selling my NeGen Texel and Texel X rams and ewe lambs
Thankyou for your suggestions.
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Just like new size 38 black kumfs. Only worn a few times.
Very comfortable. Pick up Rangiora.
He's at my friends place terrorizing the neighbors dogs. If you think he is yours please come and get him. 804 Oxford road. Ph 310 8139
If you’re an avid reader of NZ House & Garden and NZ Gardener, you’ll love The Editors’ Escape! Join editors Naomi Larkin and Jo McCarroll on an unforgettable journey to the stunning Hawke’s Bay, experiencing the best of travel, tour and taste.
Unlike any other travel package, this … View moreIf you’re an avid reader of NZ House & Garden and NZ Gardener, you’ll love The Editors’ Escape! Join editors Naomi Larkin and Jo McCarroll on an unforgettable journey to the stunning Hawke’s Bay, experiencing the best of travel, tour and taste.
Unlike any other travel package, this escorted tour gives you the opportunity to get to know the editors behind your much-loved magazines, hearing first hand about the upcoming season trends, interiors, and gardening tips.
Be in to win with The Editors' Escape! Our friends at NZ House & Garden are giving away tickets to their popular House Tours this season. Tell us your favourite New Zealand destination where you'd like to escape with us via this link and be in to win one of five double passes to a House Tour of your choice.
Visit www.editorsescape.co.nz... for more information and to secure your spot today.
Competition closes on 15th January 2020.
He has created illegal rubbish and tyre dumps around Canterbury.
Now he is filling a warehouse in central Christchurch with used tyres and is behind on his rent.
A community leader calls him an environmental menace and says he must be stopped. Others are concerned he will walk away from his … View moreHe has created illegal rubbish and tyre dumps around Canterbury.
Now he is filling a warehouse in central Christchurch with used tyres and is behind on his rent.
A community leader calls him an environmental menace and says he must be stopped. Others are concerned he will walk away from his latest tyre dump.
But Michael Benny Le Roy, 59, a double bankrupt, says he is "trying to save the planet" and has "a good name in the tyre game".
A North Canterbury charity shop is being targeted by unscrupulous people (including an on-duty bus driver) trying to get things for free, a concerned local says.
Rangiora resident Arthur Linnell said he passed his local Salvation Army store last week saw several people going through the boxes and … View moreA North Canterbury charity shop is being targeted by unscrupulous people (including an on-duty bus driver) trying to get things for free, a concerned local says.
Rangiora resident Arthur Linnell said he passed his local Salvation Army store last week saw several people going through the boxes and bags of donated items. He felt it was "absolutely disgusting" that good quality items were being stolen.
Have you seen this problem happening in North Canterbury?
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