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2218 days ago

Busy Canterbury tourist village trialling smoking ban

Nicole Mathewson Reporter from Northern Outlook

Canterbury tourism hotspot Hanmer Springs could be going smokefree, if a six-month trial in the township proves successful.

The Hanmer Springs Community Board has agreed to the trial, which would result in smoking and vaping being banned from the centre of town from February 14.

Do you think it's a good idea or would it put you off visiting? Share your thoughts in the comments below (please write NFP if you don't want your comments published).

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More messages from your neighbours
3 hours ago

🎄Let's get festive 🎄

The Team from Neighbourly.co.nz

If you've decked your halls with all things jolly, we think it deserves to be shown off!

Share a photo of your home in its Christmassy glory and be in to win a spot prize. Some of these entries will be chosen as a finalist for the grand title of NZ's Merriest Home which Neighbourly members can vote on!

Entries close Sunday, 15th of December so share a photo today 📸
NZ's Merriest Home

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3 hours ago

Neighbourhood Riddle Duel: Who Will Guess First?

Riddler from The Neighbourly Riddler

There are three playing cards in a row. Can you name them with these clues?
There is a two to the right of a king.
A diamond will be found to the left of a spade.
An ace is to the left of a heart.
A heart is to the left of a spade.
Now, identify all three cards.

Do you think you know the answer to our daily riddle? Don't spoil it for your neighbours! Simply 'Like' this post and we'll post the answer in the comments below at 2pm.

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7 hours ago

Film Screening Fundraiser

Suzanne from Rangiora

Join us for this fundraising film screening.
Plot: In this road movie, a father and son travel amid wedding preparations in the lead-up to Christmas in Nazareth.
A 2017 Palestinian drama film, it's directed, as well as written by, Annemarie Jacir. It was screened in the Contemporary World Cinema section at the 2017 Toronto International Film Festival. It was selected as the Palestinian entry for the Best Foreign Language Film at the 90th Academy Awards.
Wajib won 36 international awards including Best Film in Mar Del Plata, Dubai, Amiens, DC Film Festival, Kerala and the London BFI Festival.

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