Waikuku & Waikuku Beach, Waikuku

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Let's get familiar!

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Got something to swap or sell?

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Head to Market if you need to buy or list uniforms, books or bikes.

511 days ago

CANDLES

Chris from Woodend

Hi ,has anyone got any old candles they don’t want or need , doesn’t matter what condition they are in if so please ring Chris or Graeme on 033127700 ,cheers

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505 days ago

CHURCH STREET MARKET RANGIORA

Arthur from Rangiora

Another great market tomorrow at the CHURCH STREET MARKET cnr of High St and Church St. Lots of great bargains for all. Lots of new items, craft items, clothing, garden tools great coffee and fresh treats. Arthur will be there with his Raupo seedhead garden sculptures, Fairy house fronts for … View moreAnother great market tomorrow at the CHURCH STREET MARKET cnr of High St and Church St. Lots of great bargains for all. Lots of new items, craft items, clothing, garden tools great coffee and fresh treats. Arthur will be there with his Raupo seedhead garden sculptures, Fairy house fronts for children, rustic bird feeders, a few plants and some older camera lenses etc.

505 days ago

Garden on the go

The Team from Resene ColorShop Rangiora

Create a mini kitchen garden and add a pop of Resene colour with this fun project.

Find out how to create your own with these easy step by step instructions.

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506 days ago

Monthly Service Postponed

Jeneane Hobby from Ashley Community Church Incorporated

The first Sunday of the month family-friendly service (scheduled for 7 May) has been postponed due to Covid. It will be held on Sunday 14 May instead.
Enquiries to Paul or Lesley, Ph 021 140 2074
39 Canterbury St, Ashley.

506 days ago

iron pots ,

Leen from Hurunui District

2 round steel pots rusty looking good ,

Price: $10

506 days ago

left overs of electrical company . just for offers

Leen from Hurunui District

just a range of bits and peaces . for whatever you offer

Price: $10

506 days ago

New rowing precinct for Kaiapoi River

Nicole Mathewson Reporter from Northern Outlook

From local democracy reporter David Hill:

Work could begin later this year to develop a rowing precinct at Kaiapoi’s Murphy Park.

The Kaiapoi-Tuahiwi Community Board has approved a plan presented by Waimakariri District Council staff and asked staff to seek more funding as part of the … View more
From local democracy reporter David Hill:

Work could begin later this year to develop a rowing precinct at Kaiapoi’s Murphy Park.

The Kaiapoi-Tuahiwi Community Board has approved a plan presented by Waimakariri District Council staff and asked staff to seek more funding as part of the 2023-24 annual plan process.

Implementation project manager Duncan Roxborough said once the funding is secured, staff would begin constructing the launch facility on the Kaiapoi River, at the Murphy Park site, over the summer.

Earthworks and landscaping upgrades would be completed once the Kaiapoi Croquet Club has relocated to the Kaiapoi Community Hub.

A new esplanade walk way around the edge of Murphy Park is also proposed.

St Margaret’s College (Christchurch) and Union Rowing Clubs have used the Kaiapoi river as a base since the earthquakes.

In 2018, they asked the council about creating a permanent rowing base on the river.

Storage facilities for the two clubs’ skiffs, and parking will also be developed.

A budget of $510,000 was set aside for the project in the 2021-31 long-term plan. The council has since received a $360,608 quote to build a 32-metre by 3-metre pontoon, with two gangways. This means a revised budget of about $720,000 is needed, leaving a budget shortfall of $210,000.

Staff hoped to find $160,000 by reallocating funding in the annual plan, with the rowing clubs to find the remaining $50,000.

The pontoon and facilities would be available for use by the wider community, as well as the rowing clubs, Roxborough said.

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509 days ago

Poll: Who's our greatest NZ-grown band or artist?

The Team from Neighbourly.co.nz

The month of May is New Zealand Music Month and it's got us thinking about all the musical talent from our shores throughout the years. We've come up with a few but if your pick isn't on the list, tell us who they are and why you think they are New Zealand's greatest … View moreThe month of May is New Zealand Music Month and it's got us thinking about all the musical talent from our shores throughout the years. We've come up with a few but if your pick isn't on the list, tell us who they are and why you think they are New Zealand's greatest band/artist.

Type 'Not For Print' if you wish your comments to be excluded from the We Say You Say column of your local paper.

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Who's our greatest NZ-grown band or artist?
  • 49.5% Crowded House
    49.5% Complete
  • 5.8% Lorde
    5.8% Complete
  • 3.1% Bic Runga
    3.1% Complete
  • 1% Benee
    1% Complete
  • 23.8% Dave Dobbyn
    23.8% Complete
  • 1.3% OMC
    1.3% Complete
  • 15.6% SIX60
    15.6% Complete
2713 votes
506 days ago

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507 days ago

Councillors debate three-waters co-operation

Nicole Mathewson Reporter from Northern Outlook

From local democracy reporter David Hill:

Waimakariri’s councillors are divided over whether to co-operate with the three-waters reform process.

The Waimakariri District Council on Tuesday voted in favour of receiving a staff report on a schedule of properties to be submitted to the … View more
From local democracy reporter David Hill:

Waimakariri’s councillors are divided over whether to co-operate with the three-waters reform process.

The Waimakariri District Council on Tuesday voted in favour of receiving a staff report on a schedule of properties to be submitted to the Department of Internal Affairs, but four councillors voted against it.

Mayor Dan Gordon voted to receive the report.

"Hopefully this is just an academic exercise, because there is a lot of water to go under the bridge," he said, in reference to a pending Court of Appeal case about three-waters infrastructure ownership, and the October general election.

In a shake-up last month, the government is now proposing 10 large regional water service entities across the country, instead of four. It wants the new entities to own the infrastructure, rather than local councils, to better fund future investment. The National Party says it will repeal Labour's changes if it comes to power in October.

Deputy mayor Neville Atkinson said he was concerned about the council’s ability to respond to a natural disaster without the infrastructure and associated staff.

"We are going to have to respond in the event of a natural disaster for years to come even if we no longer own the assets, because our community will expect us too."

Councillor Philip Redmond was among those against co-operating with the reform process.

"We are acting in good faith and that is all very well, but the government hasn’t acted in good faith, it’s not listening to us, so I’m voting against it.

"Giving them this list is like giving the burglar the alarm code."

Three-waters manager Kalley Simpson said the schedule was to help the Department of Internal Affairs's National Transition Unit identify what land would need to be handed over to the new regional entity and what would remain with the council.

"The way the Water Services Legalisation Bill is written, if we don’t put together a list, the default position is that all land that are wholly and partially related to the provision of water services are transferred."

The draft schedule identified 270 properties, including 74 solely used for drinking water, wastewater or stormwater services.

A further 112 properties were used for multiple purposes, 18 were partly occupied by water service assets, and 66 properties were on road reserve, Crown, private or Environment Canterbury land.

PROTECTING WAIMAKARIRI'S COASTAL STRIP


Councillors also voted to re-adopt the Northern Pegasus Bay Bylaw, which was due to expire on 5 July, as an interim measure while council staff conduct a review of the bylaw.

The bylaw provides a framework for protecting the Waimakariri district’s coastal strip, home to native birdlife.

It seeks to restrict vehicle use, horses, motor bikes and dogs.

Councillor Al Blackie said the bylaw needed to have "more teeth" to be effective.

"A lot of the people who offend are locals because they know there’s no teeth."

A working party has meanwhile been established to begin work on a representation review ahead of the 2025 local government elections.

Waimakariri District Council governance manager Sarah Nichols said the last representation review, ahead of last year’s elections, was based on the 2018 Census data.

It was hoped this year’s Census data would be available in September/October.

"The last Census data we used was getting a little old and we know the population has changed, especially in Woodend and in east Rangiora, and there are pockets of growth in other areas."

One of the considerations would be whether the growing urban area of Woodend/Pegasus/Ravenswood needed its own ward, or whether it would continue being part of the Kaiapoi-Woodend ward.

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508 days ago

THRIVE OP SHOP RANGIORA

Arthur from Rangiora

A BIG THANK YOU to all our valued customers who have made donations over the last month. We are now unable to accept any more clothing at this time. THANK YOU FOR YOUR SUPPORT. THRIVE OP SHOP 96 HIGH STREET, THA GABLES ARCADE RANGIORA.

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508 days ago

Chair

Elizabeth from Kaiapoi

Occasional comfortable chair. Mid green/gold colour. Size D.80cm W64cm H80cm. Clean, no rips or tears, good condition. Welcome to view. Tele 033270633

Price: $120

509 days ago

TV Guide Has You Sorted This Mother’s Day

The TV Guide

Treat that special person in your life this Mother’s Day with a TV Guide subscription. We’ve slashed the price of our 1-year subscription. You’ll save $57 off retail and receive a new issue every week delivered right to your home. Discounted price valid until 14 May.

The TV Guide is New … View more
Treat that special person in your life this Mother’s Day with a TV Guide subscription. We’ve slashed the price of our 1-year subscription. You’ll save $57 off retail and receive a new issue every week delivered right to your home. Discounted price valid until 14 May.

The TV Guide is New Zealand's most comprehensive and interactive entertainment magazine, providing TV listings, entertainment, gossip, competitions, puzzles and much much more! The perfect coffee table staple for all households.

Happy Mother’s Day,
TV Guide
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510 days ago

Energetic Cleansing Kit

Rae from Rangiora

Signature Energetic Cleansing Kit

1 x Organic Californian White Sage Smudge Stick

Our ethically sourced white sage smudge sticks are the perfect tool to help cleanse your home from day to day negative energies, improve the air quality and help with sleep.

Burning white sage for smudging is… View more
Signature Energetic Cleansing Kit

1 x Organic Californian White Sage Smudge Stick

Our ethically sourced white sage smudge sticks are the perfect tool to help cleanse your home from day to day negative energies, improve the air quality and help with sleep.

Burning white sage for smudging is well known for its ability to purify and cleanse. It creates a calming ritual that helps to release the stagnant energy that can breed negativity. White sage sticks can be burnt for many reasons including moving into a new home, after a period of illness, starting a new chapter in your life or simply to refresh your energy before your daily meditation.


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2 x Palo Santo - Spanish for Holy Wood, and is one of nature’s awesome tools for raising vibrations, purifying and cleansing your space with a beautifully aromatic, woody smell hinting of lemon and mint, along with the ability to bring peace, calm and clarity to a situation or place, who wouldn’t want to get smudging with Palo Santo? Palo Santo works well for smudging or clearing a room of negative energies, or simply for refreshing a room in your home after you’ve had guests or visitors to stay. The smell is so fresh and beautiful, we like to use it in place of traditional air fresheners and diffusers. These sticks are medium sized, ranging from 6 – 10grms and 10cm in length and top quality.


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1 x Premium Quality Paua Shell, cleaned with smooth edge, average size between 12 – 15 cm


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1 x Wooden Tripod Stand


Pickup or Courier Available


Room to Heal

190 Johns Road

Rangiora

0273 621 601

Price: $39

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510 days ago

Stools

Elizabeth from Kaiapoi

Bar Stoolsx2 .Good condition and recently covered.$30 for the pair.May be able to deliver locally.Tele 033270633

Price: $30

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