Swannanoa - Ohoka, Swannanoa

2216 days ago

Do you have an award-winning room?

House and Garden Interior

Entries for Interior of the Year 2019 awards are open now. We're on the hunt for New Zealand's most beautiful rooms.

The supreme winner will win an $8,000 luxury escape at Matakauri Lodge and all category winners will receive $1,000 and will be featured in NZ House & Garden.

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Entries for Interior of the Year 2019 awards are open now. We're on the hunt for New Zealand's most beautiful rooms.

The supreme winner will win an $8,000 luxury escape at Matakauri Lodge and all category winners will receive $1,000 and will be featured in NZ House & Garden.

Categories include:
- Kitchen
- Living Room
- Bathroom
- Bedroom
- Indoor/Outdoor flow
- Out of the Ordinary

These prestigious awards can be entered by homeowners, interior designers or architects.
Find out more!

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2216 days ago

Kit Drummer/ Brass players

Steve from Rangiora

Due to the unavailability of our drummer at present Rangiora Brass are seeking a kit drummer to join our Band for the lead up to xmas.


We play a varied style of music from Jazz, Swing, Big Band sound to the traditional. We also have exciting plans for next year to diversify our sound even … View more
Due to the unavailability of our drummer at present Rangiora Brass are seeking a kit drummer to join our Band for the lead up to xmas.


We play a varied style of music from Jazz, Swing, Big Band sound to the traditional. We also have exciting plans for next year to diversify our sound even more.


Rangiora Brass supply all the gear. We have a new drum kit along with tuned percussion, eg Timpani, Glock etc.


We would love to hear from people with any percussion experience level as we can provide tuition for next year as required.


Also always looking for Brass players to join our group. Instrumants supplied.


Give Steve a call or text 027 6563737

2216 days ago

Silverstream Quiz Night

Silverstream Subdivision

Calling all Quizzers!
Grab a Team - it's QUIZ NIGHT!

FREE REGISTRATION!

We would love to get this up and running and regular - so grab a team and register ASAP! Come early and have dinner and a good catch-up before the quiz starts. Quiz Night Special Menu starts from 5pm!

Register your team… View more
Calling all Quizzers!
Grab a Team - it's QUIZ NIGHT!

FREE REGISTRATION!

We would love to get this up and running and regular - so grab a team and register ASAP! Come early and have dinner and a good catch-up before the quiz starts. Quiz Night Special Menu starts from 5pm!

Register your team at silverstreamsocialclub@gmail.com. If you are keen but don't have a team, we have a few people who would love you to join them, so email silverstreamsocialclub@gmail.com and let us know.
Let's Get in Behind this and Make this a regular event!

See you all there on the night. Any questions please comment below.

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2217 days ago

Large glass jars

Marina Neighbourly Lead from Fernside

Would anyone have large glass jars that bulk pickles or olives or artichoke hearts come in that they would like to get rid of or trade for garden seedlings or herbs? I would like them to be at least 2 L and bigger.

2216 days ago

Kaiapoi High student serving on the executive of his local RSA

Nicole Mathewson Reporter from Northern Outlook

He's never been a soldier and hopefully will never know war, but 16-year-old Leyton​ Wright is a member of his local Returned and Services Association.

The Kaiapoi teen is one of only a few high school students to become a member of an RSA executive board in New Zealand.

"It has been… View more
He's never been a soldier and hopefully will never know war, but 16-year-old Leyton​ Wright is a member of his local Returned and Services Association.

The Kaiapoi teen is one of only a few high school students to become a member of an RSA executive board in New Zealand.

"It has been a completely different experience. I really enjoyed learning more about what the RSA does and meeting people on the executive. I have also really enjoyed getting to hear all their stories," he says.

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2216 days ago

Luxaflex Wooden Blinds

Lawrence from Rangiora

Dark brown/Black Luxaflex woodenblinds for sale. Excellent condition to fit windows as follows: W730 x H2065 there are 2 of these and W1920 x H1120 only 1 of these. We have recently purchased our home and these do not fit our decor.

Price: $150

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2216 days ago

Fold Up Bed

Lawrence from Rangiora

Single fold up bed with mattress and topper pad. Ideal for that extra guest or camping

Price: $50

2216 days ago

Poll: Should babies be allowed in cafes and restaurants?

Georgia Reporter from Stuff

While Jill Murphy was sitting at a cafe down with her partner and two-year-old daughter, a woman at the next table sighed loudly and said in a dismayed tone: "People want to go out and enjoy their food, you know. They don't want to have to put up with children."

She wrote in her … View more
While Jill Murphy was sitting at a cafe down with her partner and two-year-old daughter, a woman at the next table sighed loudly and said in a dismayed tone: "People want to go out and enjoy their food, you know. They don't want to have to put up with children."

She wrote in her opinion piece that she felt guilty for ruining everyone's lunch. To read more about her experience, click here.

So we want to know your views on young children in cafes and restaurants. Take part in our poll below! If you've got a view on this topic, share it with us in Stuff Nation.

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Should babies be allowed in cafes and restaurants?
  • 63.6% Yes
    63.6% Complete
  • 15% No
    15% Complete
  • 21.4% I think cafes should be more child friendly
    21.4% Complete
3628 votes
2217 days ago

'Devastating' fire at school destroys classrooms

The Team from Neighbourly.co.nz

A "devastating" fire that destroyed two recently refurbished classrooms at a Canterbury primary school is being treated as suspicious.

Firefighters were called to Kaiapoi North School, north of Christchurch, about 1.45am on Thursday.

Fire and Emergency New Zealand spokesman Andrew… View more
A "devastating" fire that destroyed two recently refurbished classrooms at a Canterbury primary school is being treated as suspicious.

Firefighters were called to Kaiapoi North School, north of Christchurch, about 1.45am on Thursday.

Fire and Emergency New Zealand spokesman Andrew Norris said the fire was being treated as suspicious.

Thinking of all the students and teachers today!! Read more here

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2217 days ago

Dead man's penny to be reunited with family after lengthy search for descendants

Nicole Mathewson Reporter from Northern Outlook

A WWI memorial plaque will be returned to descendants of its owner, 101 years after it was issued.

The plaque – also known as a death penny, dead man's penny or widow's penny – was for Robert Joseph Crossen who died at Ypres in Belgium less than one year after enlisting to fight in … View more
A WWI memorial plaque will be returned to descendants of its owner, 101 years after it was issued.

The plaque – also known as a death penny, dead man's penny or widow's penny – was for Robert Joseph Crossen who died at Ypres in Belgium less than one year after enlisting to fight in World War I. He was 27.

The plaque will finally be handed over to Crossen's grand-nephew, David Crossen, on Armistice Day, November 11, at the Oxford Cenotaph.

2217 days ago

SwiftDry Newsletter

Lauren from SwiftDry Clotheslines NZ

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2217 days ago

Feed a family for $30

LIFE Community

Over 135, 000 kiwi kids are living in households without basic food in the house. And 4 in 10 families that live in poverty are the working poor. This means many New Zealanders struggle to put food on the table at Christmas.

Since 2001, we have delivered almost 100,000 Christmas Boxes to … View more
Over 135, 000 kiwi kids are living in households without basic food in the house. And 4 in 10 families that live in poverty are the working poor. This means many New Zealanders struggle to put food on the table at Christmas.

Since 2001, we have delivered almost 100,000 Christmas Boxes to families in need throughout New Zealand. By giving $30, you can help us to bring over 15,000 boxes of food to kiwi families this Christmas. 100% of your donation goes directly to feed a family.
Donate here

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2217 days ago

The Warehouse and Variety provide Twice the Joy

The Warehouse New Zealand

This year, The Warehouse and Variety – the Children's Charity, have teamed up to bring the joy of Christmas to families who would otherwise go without. Every child deserves to be happy on Christmas day, but for many New Zealand families, stretching the budget to buy gifts and share a special… View moreThis year, The Warehouse and Variety – the Children's Charity, have teamed up to bring the joy of Christmas to families who would otherwise go without. Every child deserves to be happy on Christmas day, but for many New Zealand families, stretching the budget to buy gifts and share a special family meal is out of reach.

Instore you can purchase a $10 voucher, which will gift a toy from sponsors Hasbro or Mattel to the value of $25, or you can purchase a gift and leave in the donation boxes provided.

Head in-store to share the Christmas joy.
Shop now

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2217 days ago

Kaiapoi intersection upgrade delayed after construction problem found

Nicole Mathewson Reporter from Northern Outlook

The completion of a $960,000 upgrade to a busy Kaiapoi intersection has been delayed after problems were found with a new water main.

The work at the intersection of Smith and Williams streets has included the installation of a new roundabout, central islands and four intersection splitter … View more
The completion of a $960,000 upgrade to a busy Kaiapoi intersection has been delayed after problems were found with a new water main.

The work at the intersection of Smith and Williams streets has included the installation of a new roundabout, central islands and four intersection splitter islands.

The project will take an extra month to complete after the way a water main was installed caused the shoulder of the road to subside.

2223 days ago

Flashback Friday: Celebrations in Rangiora

Nicole Mathewson Reporter from Northern Outlook

Hayley Gibson, aged 2, out shopping with her 8-year-old pet dog, Yogi Bear, at the Rangiora Businessmen's Association Market Gala Day on November 1, 1985. A section of High St was closed for the day and more than 40 stall were set up in the street. There was a constant programme of … View moreHayley Gibson, aged 2, out shopping with her 8-year-old pet dog, Yogi Bear, at the Rangiora Businessmen's Association Market Gala Day on November 1, 1985. A section of High St was closed for the day and more than 40 stall were set up in the street. There was a constant programme of entertainment, as well as demonstrations by sports clubs.

Photo: Jane Healey/The Press

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