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624 days ago

Wool for Ukraine

Marianne from Rangiora

Dear Neighbours, I need help. I have organised knitting to go to Ukraine and have used up my considerable stash, but I am now very short on pure DK wool. Can you help me. I need at least 3 balls of unused wool with at least 1 complete ball band. The care instructions on the ball band will be … View moreDear Neighbours, I need help. I have organised knitting to go to Ukraine and have used up my considerable stash, but I am now very short on pure DK wool. Can you help me. I need at least 3 balls of unused wool with at least 1 complete ball band. The care instructions on the ball band will be translated hence the need for them. I prefer not to have any acrylic or cotton etc. Contact me on 0274494418. Thank you in advance. Marianne

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624 days ago

feet massage/ treatment for elderly woman

Desley from Swannanoa - Ohoka

Hello, looking for someone to visit my mum at her home in woodend and give her some physical therapy (massage feet, trim nails etc), maybe a gentle head and neck massage , and have a good laugh with her. Thanks.

624 days ago

Long awaited build at North Canterbury school

Nicole Mathewson Reporter from Northern Outlook

By David Hill, Local Democracy Reporter

A school production is planned at West Eyreton School, near Oxford, but whether it goes ahead depends on the construction of a new classroom block.

For now the school hall is home to two classes, while they await new teaching spaces.

‘‘Wehave our… View more
By David Hill, Local Democracy Reporter

A school production is planned at West Eyreton School, near Oxford, but whether it goes ahead depends on the construction of a new classroom block.

For now the school hall is home to two classes, while they await new teaching spaces.

‘‘Wehave our school production planned for term three, but it can only go ahead if we have use of the hall,’’ principal Lisa Duff said.

‘‘So we would like to have the new classrooms by then.’’

Work got under way last month on a new classroom block and the construction company, Molior Building, has indicated it will be a six month project.

The new building will replace the old Cebus Block, which was demolished last year.

‘‘The original Cebus Block was due for modernisation, but it was identified as being unsuitable for purpose,’’ Duff said.

The new building will provide ‘‘a fit-for-purpose learning space’’ for year 3 and 4 pupils, while complementing the historic buildings onsite, she said.

Two classes will occupy a shared space, with an open veranda and lots of breakout spaces for learning.

As the school was waiting for work to begin on the new classroom block, an 80-year-old tree which had some significance for the school had to be removed.

Thanks to the support of Oxford Cartage and Bennetts Sawmill, near Oxford, some slabs from the tree will return to the school in the form of some outdoor furniture, Duff said.

‘‘We really appreciate and value the contributions our wider West Eyreton School community make to our school and the full circle approach to the tree removal will be a valuable learning experience for all our children.’’

The Molior Building has already renovated the school’s main classroom block, meaning the school was set for the future.

The school new year has seen 20 new enrolments to begin the year with 186 pupils.

Duff expected to end the year with about 200 pupils, as the school continues to enjoy steady growth.

■ Public interest journalism is funded by New Zealand on Air.

625 days ago

Firewood X 4mtres

John from Rangiora

Firewood. 70% Pine & 30% poplar. (4mtres) Can stack in wood shed for a extra $30.
Price is for around Rangiora, outside Rangiora there is a $25.00 delivery charge.
Ph/Text 022 095 6381 John

Price: $370

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625 days ago

VICE Off Set Large

John from Rangiora

Off set vice large, made in the UK, very hard 2 come by.

Ph/Text 022 095 6381 John

Price: $220

625 days ago

Chainsaw. Stihl/Farmertec

John from Rangiora

Description Brand New
Farmertec ms660 powerhead .This is a aftermarket stihl ms660 with hyway parts and genuine parts fitted Comes with a high output oiler .Perfect for 30" + bars . 56mm bore = 98.5cc up from 91cc.


New Hyway parts New 56mm pop up piston New duel port magnum … View more
Description Brand New
Farmertec ms660 powerhead .This is a aftermarket stihl ms660 with hyway parts and genuine parts fitted Comes with a high output oiler .Perfect for 30" + bars . 56mm bore = 98.5cc up from 91cc.


New Hyway parts New 56mm pop up piston New duel port magnum muffler

Genuine stihl ms660 parts walbro carb pin bearing genuine decom valve genuine starter pully genuine bar adjuster

farmertec HD sprocket cover

The chainsaw runs and idles as it should with excellent compression . Powerhead only. (does not come with bar and chain)

All parts are compatible with stihl ms660

Optional Extras are a Stihl 20inch Bar, Stihl 20inch chisel chain along with two hard hats with one of the hard hats has ear muff.
These item's can be discussed with whoever buys the chainsaw.

Price: $1,230

626 days ago

No fines issued on South Island's only carpool lane two years after opening

Nicole Mathewson Reporter from Northern Outlook

From reporter Carly Gooch:

Motorists have been driving South Island’s only motorway with a designated carpool lane for more than two years – but no fines have been issued to drivers breaking the rules.

That’s because travelling on the Christchurch Northern Corridor (CNC) motorway’s T2… View more
From reporter Carly Gooch:

Motorists have been driving South Island’s only motorway with a designated carpool lane for more than two years – but no fines have been issued to drivers breaking the rules.

That’s because travelling on the Christchurch Northern Corridor (CNC) motorway’s T2 lane has no infringement attached to it – yet.

“At this stage we are not doing any enforcement on the CNC T2 lane”, Waka Kotahi NZ Transport Agency regional relationships director James Caygill said.

The T2 lane, also known as a transit or carpool lane, was implemented just weeks after the new motorway opened in December 2020, and is from the end of the motorway on State Highway 1 south of Woodend to the Cranford St roundabout.

Only vehicles with at least one passenger and motorcyclists are entitled to use the T2 lane (the right-hand lane on the southbound side of the northern corridor) between 6am and 9am on weekdays. Outside those hours, the lane can be used by anyone.


Caygill said Waka Kotahi currently had no cameras in place to enforce the lanes.

“We are working towards getting this technology in place.”

He said in the coming months, research would be carried out on the T2 lane and Waka Kotahi would “let the public know ... how the T2 lanes work and a heads-up on enforcement so people will not be surprised”.


Monitoring showed some drivers were not sticking to the T2 rules, “but when you consider both lanes, the majority of drivers are doing the right thing and obeying the law”, he said.

“Last week there were 1154 vehicles on average in the T2 lane over the three-hour period it was operational (6am to 9pm each weekday). There were 1741 vehicles on average in the other lane over the same time period. Each lane on the motorway should be able to carry about 1000 vehicles per hour without significant congestion.”

At this stage, there was no “significant travel time advantage” in either lane.

“It is also likely that there would be little travel time advantage if the lanes were being enforced.”


Transit lanes, commonplace around the world and in the North Island, will only become more familiar to more South Island travellers.

T2 lanes will also be used on the upgraded Brougham St, SH76 (Sydenham/Addington/Waltham) project currently under way.

These restricted traffic lanes will most likely be active during peak times between 7am to 9am, and 3pm to 6pm for the exclusive use of buses, motorcyclists, and cars with a driver and one or more passenger. 


The T2 lanes will run from Spencer St to near Brisbane St eastbound and from east of Colombo St to past Selwyn St westbound. However, the road will be set up so these lanes can be extended if and when needed.

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626 days ago

Check you have your census pack

Stats NZ

If you need more forms or accessibility formats, visit www.census.govt.nz, or call 0800 236 787 for help. Find out more

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626 days ago

Therapeutic Massage with Rae

Rae from Rangiora

Room to Heal in Rangiora - Offers first time clients a special discount for a Therapeutic Massage. Offer will last for two weeks 28th February - 14th March 2023

Its not just a massage its an experience you will never forget.

Relax, Unwind & Revive

Appointments Available...
1 hour - … View more
Room to Heal in Rangiora - Offers first time clients a special discount for a Therapeutic Massage. Offer will last for two weeks 28th February - 14th March 2023

Its not just a massage its an experience you will never forget.

Relax, Unwind & Revive

Appointments Available...
1 hour - back, shoulders, neck, head, arms & hand massage.

Indulge in the pleasure of - A hot towel and beautiful massage wax to delight the senses.


please contact 0273 621 601
Love and Light Rae

Price: $45

629 days ago

List an item for free and be in to win!

The Team from Neighbourly.co.nz

There's some real goodies on Neighbourly Market in our FREE section, and we want to see even more!

If you've got some things getting dusty in the garage that could use a new home, list them on Neighbourly as free in the next 48 hours and you'll go in to win one of 5 x $50 … View more
There's some real goodies on Neighbourly Market in our FREE section, and we want to see even more!

If you've got some things getting dusty in the garage that could use a new home, list them on Neighbourly as free in the next 48 hours and you'll go in to win one of 5 x $50 Prezzy® cards!
List an item now

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627 days ago

Big thank you🍻

Sharlene from Kainga - Brooklands

To Johny leech for the fridge/freezer for our swap a book library in kainga open from tomorrow.if full please don't leave any books.😆

632 days ago

Posting on Neighbourly

Courtney from Loburn

Does anyone else find it frustrating that Neighbourly acts so Gestapo- like and won't let you answer a post that comes up on Neighbourly??

Sometimes people just don't always understand how to post on neighbourly and they don't open it up to everyone. Especially when offering an… View more
Does anyone else find it frustrating that Neighbourly acts so Gestapo- like and won't let you answer a post that comes up on Neighbourly??

Sometimes people just don't always understand how to post on neighbourly and they don't open it up to everyone. Especially when offering an item for sale.

Twice lately I have wanted to buy something from this forum and it came back that they are not in my neighbourhood so I can't contact them. I phoned one person and they did want to sell it to me, but I had to look them up in the phone book and call them. Not everyone is listed in the phone book, though.

If we're being neighbourly, and let's face it, we really do need our neighbours these days, why is Stuff so limiting and domineering. You used to be able to message someone who had something you wanted to buy or discuss with them, but now you can't get in touch at all.

I put it to Stuff and Neighbourly that you aren't being neighbourly at all!! Why can't you add a feature that one could get in touch with a person who isn't from your neighbourhood or why can't we all be neighbours with a restriction available when you only want it in your area.

You now can't even answer a post now.

THIS ISN'T BEING NEIGHBOURLY

628 days ago

Want to recognise your favourite local business?

Prospa

New Zealand's small businesses have had another tough few weeks. We're calling on you, wherever you are across the country, to recognise a local business making a difference in your community.

We all love a cheeky grin and a wave from our local grocer, or a toot from the delivery … View more
New Zealand's small businesses have had another tough few weeks. We're calling on you, wherever you are across the country, to recognise a local business making a difference in your community.

We all love a cheeky grin and a wave from our local grocer, or a toot from the delivery driver, or a coffee order that’s ready before we arrive. These are the business owners who remind us we're home.

Give your favourite local business owner the recognition they deserve by nominating them in the 2023 Prospa Local Business Hero awards.
Nominate now

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629 days ago

Kaiapoi disc golf approved

Nicole Mathewson Reporter from Northern Outlook

By David Hill, local democracy reporter

Disc golf is one step closer to becoming a reality in Kaiapoi.

The Kaiapoi-Tuahiwi Community Board has given its seal of approval to the establishment of a nine-hole disc golf course in the Kaiapoi Domain.

The decision followed community … View more
By David Hill, local democracy reporter

Disc golf is one step closer to becoming a reality in Kaiapoi.

The Kaiapoi-Tuahiwi Community Board has given its seal of approval to the establishment of a nine-hole disc golf course in the Kaiapoi Domain.

The decision followed community consultation.

Chairperson Jackie Watson said the board was ‘‘thrilled’’ to give its support after an ‘‘overwhelmingly positive’’ response from the community.

Waimakariri District Council community and recreation general manager Chris Brown said it was now up to the group behind the project to raise the necessary funds.

‘‘Once they get this they will be able to install the equipment.’’

Disc golf is similar to traditional golf, with the aim of getting a frisbee, instead of a golf ball, into a series of baskets in the fewest number of throws.

■ Public interest journalism funded through New Zealand on Air.

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641 days ago

Swapping an off-grid dream house in Swanson for a Cromwell hut

Colleen Hawkes Reporter from Homed

Meet a family with four boys (almost) that's up for adventure - and they don't mind roughing it in the process.

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