Swannanoa - Ohoka, Swannanoa

1891 days ago

Recycle your unwanted mobile phones

NZ Telecommunications Forum

Spring is here so it’s time for your annual spring clean. If you’re anything like 69 percent of New Zealand households, you’ll have at least one unconnected mobile phone gathering dust in a drawer or cupboard.

Recycle these unwanted phones with RE:MOBILE.

RE:MOBILE is a not-for-profit … View more
Spring is here so it’s time for your annual spring clean. If you’re anything like 69 percent of New Zealand households, you’ll have at least one unconnected mobile phone gathering dust in a drawer or cupboard.

Recycle these unwanted phones with RE:MOBILE.

RE:MOBILE is a not-for-profit mobile phone recycling scheme which raises money for Sustainable Coastlines.

Recycling your mobile phone is free, easy and good for the environment. Not only does it keep harmful items out of landfill, it also stops the precious materials in your phone from going to waste.

Visit RE:MOBILE to find out how to recycle your mobile phone.
Learn more

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1891 days ago

House Tours are back for 2020!

NZ House & Garden Tours

NZ House & Garden House Tours are hitting the regions for 2020!

Book your next summer weekend away now for a chance to step inside the pages of one of New Zealand’s favourite magazines!

Join us for a day of indulgence visiting exquisite homes and gardens, all in support of Breast … View more
NZ House & Garden House Tours are hitting the regions for 2020!

Book your next summer weekend away now for a chance to step inside the pages of one of New Zealand’s favourite magazines!

Join us for a day of indulgence visiting exquisite homes and gardens, all in support of Breast Cancer Foundation NZ. For the last eleven years, the magazine has handpicked five fabulous locations around the country and this time we are delighted to be heading to the Bay of Islands, Taupō, New Plymouth, Blenheim and Dunedin.

For more information and to secure your tickets for an inspiring day out exploring New Zealand's region, please visit our website.
Book now

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1892 days ago

New Riverside Market - Will you be going?

Reporter Northern Outlook

The new Riverside Market will be opening its doors next week, with 30 food outlets and 40 market stalls.

A few vendors will include a french bakery 'Le Panier', burger stall 'Bacon Bros', souvlaki joint 'Dimitri's Greek Food', and cheese shop 'Charing Cross … View more
The new Riverside Market will be opening its doors next week, with 30 food outlets and 40 market stalls.

A few vendors will include a french bakery 'Le Panier', burger stall 'Bacon Bros', souvlaki joint 'Dimitri's Greek Food', and cheese shop 'Charing Cross Cheesery'.

Will you be going? What food are you most excited to try?

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1892 days ago

Stolen Caravan - see Canterbury Police website

Michelle Neighbourly Lead from Swannanoa - Ohoka

Police are seeking the owner of this 2010 Delta Luna double axle caravan, recovered in the Selwyn District.

The caravan, which lacks a registration, is currently stored in a secure storage yard on behalf of the Canterbury Police.



If you can assist, please Constable Blair Croucher of Lincoln … View more
Police are seeking the owner of this 2010 Delta Luna double axle caravan, recovered in the Selwyn District.

The caravan, which lacks a registration, is currently stored in a secure storage yard on behalf of the Canterbury Police.



If you can assist, please Constable Blair Croucher of Lincoln Police by calling 105.

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1893 days ago

Bike wanted

Aline from Kaiapoi

Girls bike wanted for a small 9 yr old, 20 inch wheels, reasonable condition but OK if it needs some work, to buy or can trade for a medium sized mountain bike we've just bought which is too big.

1893 days ago

Waikuku bus service likely to be retained

Nicole Mathewson Reporter from Northern Outlook

Residents are celebrating after Waikuku bus trips may possibly be retained.

Waikuku residents rallied round to save the bus, calling a meeting with Environment Canterbury after it proposed cancelling the service. They're now working towards allowing up to two trips each weekday to and from … View more
Residents are celebrating after Waikuku bus trips may possibly be retained.

Waikuku residents rallied round to save the bus, calling a meeting with Environment Canterbury after it proposed cancelling the service. They're now working towards allowing up to two trips each weekday to and from Waikuku.

Are you happy about this? Do you use the bus?

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1893 days ago

Do you know a Kind Neighbour?

The Team from Neighbourly.co.nz

We're looking for all the kindness heroes in your neighbourhood and we want to hear all about them. Nominate someone today, to be our weekly AMI Kind Neighbour and your special neighbour could feature in the community newspapers around New Zealand as an inspiration to us all. Plus, if your … View moreWe're looking for all the kindness heroes in your neighbourhood and we want to hear all about them. Nominate someone today, to be our weekly AMI Kind Neighbour and your special neighbour could feature in the community newspapers around New Zealand as an inspiration to us all. Plus, if your nomination is chosen and features in the community newspapers then you'll both receive a $50 Prezzy® card from us!

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1894 days ago

Home wanted for incredibly sweet female dog

Elizabeth from Rangiora

Lovely Maia needs a new home. She would suit a farm/lifestyle property with other dogs. I have tried toilet training her but have not been successful. Maia is very very sweet natured and loves cuddles. She is not yet speyed but I will organise this. She will only go (free) to a loving home where … View moreLovely Maia needs a new home. She would suit a farm/lifestyle property with other dogs. I have tried toilet training her but have not been successful. Maia is very very sweet natured and loves cuddles. She is not yet speyed but I will organise this. She will only go (free) to a loving home where she will receive lots of attention and love. Maia is a black (with white toes) lab x heading dog (about the same size as a spaniel). Please call me on 057 3187506 if you can offer Maia her loving forever home.

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1894 days ago

FREE Pine Cones

Wayne from Swannanoa - Ohoka

I have free pine cones. You will need to bring your own bags and pick up from the paddock.

Free

1894 days ago

NZ House & Garden House Tour - Tickets on sale now!

NZ House & Garden Tours

Join us for a day of indulgence by stepping inside the pages of one of New Zealand's favourite magazines.

We've hand picked five fabulous locations to showcase a variety of homes, reflecting local design flare and style. The tours are self-driven, and give attendees the opportunity to … View more
Join us for a day of indulgence by stepping inside the pages of one of New Zealand's favourite magazines.

We've hand picked five fabulous locations to showcase a variety of homes, reflecting local design flare and style. The tours are self-driven, and give attendees the opportunity to take in the best scenery the region has to offer, try some quirky cafes or eateries along the way, and also visit our Hub; a one stop shop for all your house tour information and where they can meet the editorial team behind their much-loved magazine.

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1894 days ago

What did you think of the All Blacks vs. South Africa game?

Reporter Northern Outlook

Hi neighbours - what'd you think of the All Blacks vs. South Africa game on Saturday night?

Some All Blacks supporters have expressed disgust that Springboks fans sang loudly during the All Blacks' first haka at the World Cup, even though this isn't uncommon. What are your thoughts?

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1894 days ago

Mental Health Awareness Week starts today! 💜🌿

The Team from Neighbourhood Support New Zealand

Together let's explore our way to well-being because when it's strong, our whānau, communities and Aotearoa can flourish too.

#NSNZmentalhealth #MHAWNZ

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1894 days ago

Poll: How has your Rugby World Cup streaming experience been?

Paul Reporter from Stuff

Hi neighbours, have you been enjoying the Rugby World Cup - or has your Spark Sport stream let you down?

The rest of Rugby World Cup tournament should stream "perfectly", Spark says, after thousands of rugby fans were let down by streaming of the All Blacks' first match.

To … View more
Hi neighbours, have you been enjoying the Rugby World Cup - or has your Spark Sport stream let you down?

The rest of Rugby World Cup tournament should stream "perfectly", Spark says, after thousands of rugby fans were let down by streaming of the All Blacks' first match.

To read more, click here.

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How has your Rugby World Cup streaming experience been?
  • 35.1% Perfect - I had no issues
    35.1% Complete
  • 31% Not the best
    31% Complete
  • 33.9% Absolutely horrible
    33.9% Complete
507 votes
1894 days ago

Poll: Are you supporting the climate change strike this week?

Neighbourly.co.nz

Young people are leading the charge for this Friday's climate strike.

The idea is for as many people as possible to take the day off work to protest for climate action in solidarity with the school strikers. Are you in support of this?

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Are you supporting the climate change strike this week?
  • 27.3% Absolutely
    27.3% Complete
  • 20.4% No - not interested in climate change
    20.4% Complete
  • 23.8% Not sure how the strike will make a difference
    23.8% Complete
  • 28.4% Other - more practical things could be done to raise awareness
    28.4% Complete
907 votes
1898 days ago

Would you contribute to Christchurch's new stadium?

Reporter Northern Outlook

The People's Choice group thinks ratepayers across the whole of Canterbury should pay for Christchurch's new stadium to relieve financial burden on the city's residents.

They say "It seems a basic matter of fairness that it should be spread a bit more widely than just the … View more
The People's Choice group thinks ratepayers across the whole of Canterbury should pay for Christchurch's new stadium to relieve financial burden on the city's residents.

They say "It seems a basic matter of fairness that it should be spread a bit more widely than just the city ratepayers."

Are you happy to contribute to the stadium?

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