Swannanoa - Ohoka, Swannanoa

House sitter needed at short notice in North Loburn.

Cathy from Loburn

We urgently need a house sitter with some basic livestock knowledge. Our house sitter has pulled out as we prepare to go overseas for 19 days. Can anyone help out at short notice? There’s also a dog and cat to care for. Many thanks.

Tall boy

Beverley from Belfast

Solid timber. Comes with all the wonderful stickers. Suitable for man shed

Price: $10

Bar fridge

Beverley from Belfast

50sq bar fridge. Holiday home sold so know longer needed. Power supply only.

Price: $45

BBQ

Beverley from Belfast

Holiday home sold so know longer needed. NO gas bottle. Goes well

Price: $30

Poll: Do you consider yourself to be happy?

Paul Reporter from Stuff

New Zealand is one of the happiest countries in the world, but how do you even define happiness?

There's a growing body of research on happiness showing the things that make us happier, and things that detract from our happiness. Read more from our "Good Life Guide" here.

Do you consider yourself to be happy?

• Yes, I am happy
• No, I am not happy

Vote View Results

• 75.5% Yes, I am happy
  75.5% Complete
• 24.5% No, I am not happy
  24.5% Complete

1316 votes

North Canterbury farm shows off new rare breed calf

Nicole Mathewson Reporter from Northern Outlook

Rangiora's Stonewall Farm this week announced the birth of a three-quarter Nadudana Zebu heifer.

Nadudana Zebu Cattle are one of the world's oldest cattle breeds and the only true miniature cattle breed.

Beach walker pleads for people to be more responsible with their rubbish

Nicole Mathewson Reporter from Northern Outlook

Rob Collins regularly visits the Waimakariri River mouth and says he is saddened by the amount of rubbish left behind.

He has started collecting bags full of rubbish on his walks but would prefer people not leave the mess in the first place.

Have you come across problem areas for rubbish? Tell us… View moreRob Collins regularly visits the Waimakariri River mouth and says he is saddened by the amount of rubbish left behind.

He has started collecting bags full of rubbish on his walks but would prefer people not leave the mess in the first place.

Have you come across problem areas for rubbish? Tell us more in the comments below.

TV, DVD and cabinet

Beverley from Belfast

Sony 32 inchTV with freeview, LG DVD player and cabinet. Holiday home sold so no longer needed.
Pick up Belfast

Price: $50

Gabion (stone) baskets

Beverley from Belfast

Have 7 available. 5 x 1200 x 250 x 250; 1 x 1650 x 250 x 250; 1 x 1700 x 250 x 250.
Price is for each. Pick up Belfast area

Price: $40

portable BBQ

Beverley from Belfast

packs away into case when not in use. 450 plate.
NOTE: Gas bottle is out of date but still has some gas in it for use.
Pick up from Belfast

Negotiable

stacker chairs

Beverley from Belfast

6 x blue stacker chairs. Holiday home sold so goods must go.
collection Belfast area

Price: $20

assortment of tools

Beverley from Belfast

mix of tools including socket set. Belfast area

Price: $30

calf feeder

Jenny from Kaiapoi

Has anyone got a calf feeder for sale? willing to look at 2, 4, 6, teat
Thanks Jenny

Table and chairs

Beverley from Belfast

Table has swivel top that changes the table to 89 x 1.2.
Normal size 89 x 60. Very good condition. Comes with 3 x additional different chairs if required

Price: $70

small cupboard

Beverley from Belfast

90 cm high x 60cm wide x 40cm deep
1 x adjustable sleeve

Price: $10