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1885 days ago

Quake work on Rangiora police station to take up to eight weeks

Nicole Mathewson Reporter from Northern Outlook

A North Canterbury police station will be closed for up to eight weeks for earthquake strengthening.

The Rangiora station was closed last week after concerns were raised during a recent refurbishment.

Canterbury rural area prevention manager Detective Senior Sergeant Greg Cottam said there was no risk to the public, but the work would take longer than first thought.

It was initially hoped the work would be completed within a week, but it was now expected to take six to eight weeks to finish.

Frontline officers were still working 24 hours a day as normal, he said.

"We would like to thank the public for their patience during this temporary closure."

Anyone who needs to visit police in person can visit the Kaiapoi station.

Alternatively, the public can call 105 or go online for non-emergency situations.

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2 days ago

Poll: Do you think banning gang patches is reasonable?

The Team from Neighbourly.co.nz

With the government cracking down on gangs, it is now illegal for gang members to display their insignia in public places whether through clothing or their property.

This means arrests can be made if these patches are worn in places like restaurants, shops, on public transport or ferries, and on airplanes. Arrests were made recently at a funeral.

Do you think this ban is reasonable?

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Do you think banning gang patches is reasonable?
  • 75.8% Yes
    75.8% Complete
  • 22.8% No
    22.8% Complete
  • 1.4% Other - I'll share below
    1.4% Complete
2001 votes
13 hours ago

Raspberry plants $10-20ea and Thornless Blackberry plants $10-25ea

Richard from Rangiora

This sale is for raspberry plants ($15 or $20 each depending on size) and thornless blackberry plants ($25 or $20 each depending on size).

Discounts for bulk purchases.
All plants are in top-quality soil.

All raspberries have been transplanted from existing Clutha, Heritage and Lewis varieties. They produce fantastic raspberries. The thornless blackberries are Black Satin.

Pick up in Rangiora. However, for a $80 purchase, I'm happy to deliver within 30 minutes of Rangiora for an extra $10.

*Pick up my free ‘How To Grow Raspberries’ guide with your purchase.*

We need to exchange mobile numbers before pickup.

19 days ago

What's your favourite recipe for courgettes?

Mei Leng Wong Reporter from NZ Gardener & Get Growing

Kia ora neighbours. If you've got a family recipe for courgettes, we'd love to see it and maybe publish it in our magazine. Send your recipe to mailbox@nzgardener.co.nz, and if we use it in the mag, you will receive a free copy of our January 2025 issue.

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