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After having to boil their water for nearly a year, a rural community in North Canterbury finally has a new bore and clean water.
The Oxford Rural Number 1 water scheme – supplying homes around Thongcaster, Woodstock and Domain roads near Oxford – previously took water from the Waimakariri … View moreAfter having to boil their water for nearly a year, a rural community in North Canterbury finally has a new bore and clean water.
The Oxford Rural Number 1 water scheme – supplying homes around Thongcaster, Woodstock and Domain roads near Oxford – previously took water from the Waimakariri River. The district council put affected residents on a boil water notice after E coli was found in the water supply in January.
The water is now sourced from a 105 metre-deep well in McPhedrons Rd, which yields enough clean water to supply the current scheme and meet predicted growth over the next 50 years.
Resident Erica Willoughby says the community is thrilled to have their water back.
"It has been a long time of having to buy drinking water and using water collected from a rain water tank for showers, but now the water coming out of the tap is great."
MAKE A WILL! Especially if you don't already have one.
REALLY URGENT - if you want to include step-children or whangai, or if you have repartnered or separated, or (males) if there could be other children you don't know about or don't want to know about, or if you don't have … View moreMAKE A WILL! Especially if you don't already have one.
REALLY URGENT - if you want to include step-children or whangai, or if you have repartnered or separated, or (males) if there could be other children you don't know about or don't want to know about, or if you don't have children and don't want your distant relatives to be the beneficiaries if you and your partner are both killed in the same tragic accident....
Answer the questions, download the Word document, print it, and sign it in front of two adults who are not beneficiaries in the will. (Confession time - we are selling it, but we didn't write it. We've tried it out and it's okay although there are bits we would tweak if we were writing it from scratch.)
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If you would like to donate a present to help local families this Christmas you can leave a gift under the tree at Rangiora Pak 'n' Save or you can drop any donated gifts off at Community Wellbeing Level 1, 29 High Street, Rangiora, or Kaiapoi Community Support 24 Sewell Street. Please … View moreIf you would like to donate a present to help local families this Christmas you can leave a gift under the tree at Rangiora Pak 'n' Save or you can drop any donated gifts off at Community Wellbeing Level 1, 29 High Street, Rangiora, or Kaiapoi Community Support 24 Sewell Street. Please have gifts delivered to us by Thursday 20th December so we can pack and deliver to families. Thank you :-)
Wow! Your generosity means we have already raised almost $4000 in just three days towards our fight against wasps. We've also received an amazing $35,000 sponsorship from BASF which is a fantastic boost to the campaign. Every little bit counts and by contributing, you can make wasp-free … View moreWow! Your generosity means we have already raised almost $4000 in just three days towards our fight against wasps. We've also received an amazing $35,000 sponsorship from BASF which is a fantastic boost to the campaign. Every little bit counts and by contributing, you can make wasp-free regions a real possibility. Find out more about the project and how you can contribute here: givealittle.co.nz...
Marco Cataloni wants to focus on "getting stuff done" when it comes to looking after North Canterbury's water.
Cataloni is Environment Canterbury's (ECan) new northern zone delivery lead, aiming to find the most efficient way of managing water across the top of the region.
… View moreMarco Cataloni wants to focus on "getting stuff done" when it comes to looking after North Canterbury's water.
Cataloni is Environment Canterbury's (ECan) new northern zone delivery lead, aiming to find the most efficient way of managing water across the top of the region.
His role is part of a pilot project to determine whether the Waimakariri, Hurunui and Kaikōura districts should be combined into one zone when it comes to water management.
Canterbury zone committees will remain in their current form, but the proposal will have them operate alongside three larger zones covering the northern, central and southern parts of the region.
Hi neighbours,
It's that time of the year where everyone is hanging out for a holiday. So here are Brook Sabin's top 10 ideas of things to do during the school break. Watch the video below and click here to read the full story. Happy Holidays!
New Zealand is preparing for a future free trade agreement with the United Kingdom. We’re asking for New Zealanders’ views now, so we can take them into account right from the start of the process.
Key benefits we will be looking for include removing tariffs and other barriers that restrict… View moreNew Zealand is preparing for a future free trade agreement with the United Kingdom. We’re asking for New Zealanders’ views now, so we can take them into account right from the start of the process.
Key benefits we will be looking for include removing tariffs and other barriers that restrict the flow of goods and services between our countries, and closer cooperation on progressive trade issues, including environmental protections.
To make your voice heard, just answer our quick poll question and share your thoughts.
Is there a letterbox in your neighbourhood that makes you smile? One the kids always make you drive past? Maybe you've spotted an eye-catching roadside oddity on your Summer car trip.
We want to see the craziest, quirkiest and most colourful letterboxes in New Zealand. Share photographs of … View moreIs there a letterbox in your neighbourhood that makes you smile? One the kids always make you drive past? Maybe you've spotted an eye-catching roadside oddity on your Summer car trip.
We want to see the craziest, quirkiest and most colourful letterboxes in New Zealand. Share photographs of unique letterboxes you come across these holidays and you’re in the draw to win one of four $500 prizes including a $250 Prezzy® card and $250 Resene voucher. Plus the owner of the winning letterbox wins the same prize!
Explore the entries and share a Lovely Letterbox now.
Thank you to everyone that has offered me boxes, but a big thank you to Kelvin who has offered me all the boxes i need :)
Hi everyone, i still need boxes urgently for shifting to the north island, both for my work and home. If anyone has any, please let me know. Thank you
Dont forget our sale
We have our usual New and used cat items, beds, toys etc
We are also having a garage sale lots of items cheap as, from 20c
Sat and Sun 9am - 2pm
17 Tripoli St Rangiora
Cash only
We are accepting entries for our tournament. All players with official handicap are welcome to enter.
Here's an activity for the school holidays..come and join in the fun!
Those who overindulge a bit over the Christmas period can work some of it off – and support a good cause – at the Pegasus Bay Winery Vine Run next month.
All of the funds from the inaugural event in 2018 went to the New Zealand Brain Research Institute, as would the funds from the next event … View moreThose who overindulge a bit over the Christmas period can work some of it off – and support a good cause – at the Pegasus Bay Winery Vine Run next month.
All of the funds from the inaugural event in 2018 went to the New Zealand Brain Research Institute, as would the funds from the next event on January 27.
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