Waikuku & Waikuku Beach, Waikuku

Ryman’s Walk in Wednesdays

Ryman’s Walk in Wednesdays

Ryman villages across the country are open every Wednesday in November.

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126 days ago

Looking for 2 to 3 bedroom house unit

Lou from Rangiora

I’m looking for my daughter and myself and maybe flat mate where my dogs can visit I’m currently in temporary accommodation and I can not live like this much longer please contact me if you have any please 🙏

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127 days ago

Canopy for mobility scooter

Viv from Kaiapoi

Has anyone per chance, got a mobility scooter canopy that we can buy? Please ring Viv 0226379515

127 days ago

Recent product recalls

The Team from Neighbourly.co.nz

These items have been recalled this month. If you have one of these items at home, click on the title to see the details to ensure it is not a risk to your household.

Food Recalls
Kiki seed crackers
My Food Bag Ltg white sesame seeds
Couplands mince & vege pie
Ghiotti mozarella cheese
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These items have been recalled this month. If you have one of these items at home, click on the title to see the details to ensure it is not a risk to your household.

Food Recalls
Kiki seed crackers
My Food Bag Ltg white sesame seeds
Couplands mince & vege pie
Ghiotti mozarella cheese
Papamoa Spice King sesame seeds
Mahadeo Spices and Produce Warehouse sesame seeds and Qandahari Bazaar sesame seeds
Sesame seeds from these following brands / stores: Bin Inn, Scrumptious, Bare Refill, Grand Market, Classic Taste, Food 4 Less and Apna.
Doughboys bread products
New World Wanaka spaghetti & meatballs
Essente mixed nuts
Hubbards brand BeMighty granola blueberry & seeds

Product Recalls
Zodiac swimming pool heat pump
Rubber duckie toy
H&M children/baby pyjamas
CFMOTO Youth All Terrain vehicle
Magnetic Ball set
Vehicle recalls can be found here.

We hope this message was helpful in keeping you and your family safe.

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127 days ago

2024 ARTS CANTERBURY ART SHOW

Arts Canterbury

9th - 11th of August more than 80 LOCAL artists will be exhibiting at the 2024 Arts Canterbury Art Show at The Cashmere Club, 50 Colombo Street,Christchurch.

OPENING NIGHT:7pm Friday 9th of August with tickets available from Eventbrite.

At the opening receive a complimentary drink and … View more
9th - 11th of August more than 80 LOCAL artists will be exhibiting at the 2024 Arts Canterbury Art Show at The Cashmere Club, 50 Colombo Street,Christchurch.

OPENING NIGHT:7pm Friday 9th of August with tickets available from Eventbrite.

At the opening receive a complimentary drink and nibbles, enjoy the first opportunity to purchase the art and meet the artists.

SATURDAY/SUNDAY: 10am-4pm - gold coin donation on the door.

“Low sensory hour” Sunday 11th of August 9 - 10am with reduced noise, lighting and distractions during this time.
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128 days ago

Café Style Stained Oregon Tables (4 Only)

Rae Mackay from Rangiora Menz Shed

Good afternoon Neighbours

These are beautifully crafted, look at the grain in the wood.
Wine and nibbles or coffee never looked so good seated at this table on your patio! or a café wanting extra seating
Metal base, strong and sturdy

Measurements: dimension of table top 700mm x 700mm
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Good afternoon Neighbours

These are beautifully crafted, look at the grain in the wood.
Wine and nibbles or coffee never looked so good seated at this table on your patio! or a café wanting extra seating
Metal base, strong and sturdy

Measurements: dimension of table top 700mm x 700mm
Ready now

Pickup at Rangiora Menz Shed

Price: $160

128 days ago

Have you got your tickets yet?

Heart Foundation Lottery

For only $15 a ticket, you could be in to win this brand-new, fully furnished Jennian home located in beautiful Mangawhai, worth almost $1.4 million dollars.

Featuring three bedrooms, two bathrooms and an open-plan kitchen, living and dining area, this home is waiting to be loved by its new … View more
For only $15 a ticket, you could be in to win this brand-new, fully furnished Jennian home located in beautiful Mangawhai, worth almost $1.4 million dollars.

Featuring three bedrooms, two bathrooms and an open-plan kitchen, living and dining area, this home is waiting to be loved by its new owner.

Make this property your permanent residence, a holiday home, a rental, or you can simply sell it!

Get your tickets today at heartlottery.org.nz.
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138 days ago

Let's get social

The Team from Neighbourly.co.nz

Tell us what groups you'd like to see in your area...(walking groups, coffee meet-ups, swing dancing, a family tree group - anything at all!)

Or if you are already in a great group, share it here for others to get involved.

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129 days ago

Brand New Jacket

Elisabeth from Rangiora

Unisex. Lightweight, great for car or handbag. Pick up Rangiora.

Price: $15

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129 days ago

New Sefton public hall gains support

Nicole Mathewson Reporter from The Press

By David Hill, Local Democracy Reporter

A small North Canterbury community group’s efforts to build a new hall in the local domain has received the backing of its local community board.

The Sefton Public Hall Society plans to build a new community hall at the Sefton Domain, which is … View more
By David Hill, Local Democracy Reporter

A small North Canterbury community group’s efforts to build a new hall in the local domain has received the backing of its local community board.

The Sefton Public Hall Society plans to build a new community hall at the Sefton Domain, which is expected to cost about $3.3 million.

After obtaining a lease for 900m2 of land at the domain, the society engaged consultancy firm TMCo, which assessed the site, and found the wastewater system had ‘‘failed’’.

‘‘The water from the septic tank was ponding and not draining away,’’ society president Ian Lochhead said.

The council was contacted and portaloos have been placed on the site.

The Woodend-Sefton Community Board met last week and recommended the council’s community and recreation committee approve funding of up to $180,000 to replace the wastewater system.

The news is a relief to the society, as the project’s costs were already escalating, Lochhead said.

The society has already spent nearly $84,000 on preliminary work and initial designs.

Estimated costs have more than doubled over the last few years to $3.3 million due in part to rising material costs.

The proposed new building will include a main hall with a floor area of 304m2, a meeting room and commercial kitchen.

It will also have outdoor sports changing facilities and a toilet, which will be available 24 hours a day, seven days a week, to replace the domain sports pavilion.

‘‘It is future proofing our community for 50 years, and maybe longer,’’ Lochhead said.

To date the society has raised about a third of the funds needed through cash and assets, including earthquake insurance, a $200,000 contribution from the council and funds raised from raffles and quiz nights.

The council has also agreed to fund the cost of a resource consent.
The society plans to sell the old Sefton Hall site on Upper Sefton Rd, along with the former Sefton Library site to boost the funds.

It is ready to make a big fundraising push, and will apply for community grants and look for sponsors.

The old Sefton Hall was built in 1966 to replace an earlier hall.

But it was damaged in 2010 and 2011 earthquakes, leaving it at about 37 percent of the building code.

An engineering assessment was completed in 2017, followed by a feasibility study in 2020.

Repairing the hall would require bringing it to 67% of code and cost close to $1 million.

It is still used almost every day by various different community groups, Lochhead said.

‘‘The council has allowed us to use it without doing major works because they know we have a plan for the new build.’’

The domain is used by the Ashley Rugby Club, Sefton Cricket Club, Sefton Tennis Club and various other activities.

■ LDR is local body journalism co-funded by RNZ and NZ On Air.

129 days ago

Cosy up with a fresh cup of coffee and a magazine

mags4gifts

Winter is well and truly here, and we’re helping you keep your cup full and your mind entertained. Simply purchase or gift a subscription via mags4gifts.co.nz before 31 July and you’ll automatically be placed in the draw to win 1 of 3 Delonghi Espresso Coffee Makers worth $229* each!

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Winter is well and truly here, and we’re helping you keep your cup full and your mind entertained. Simply purchase or gift a subscription via mags4gifts.co.nz before 31 July and you’ll automatically be placed in the draw to win 1 of 3 Delonghi Espresso Coffee Makers worth $229* each!

With over 50 titles to choose from, there’s something for everyone. *T&Cs apply
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129 days ago

The Best Self Tanning Drops to Make You look Perfectly Glowing

Rae from Room To Heal

BRONZAN BIO self-tanning drops are perfect for overnight tanning.

All you need to do is decide the preferred intensity of your glow, add the desired number of drops (1 to 12) to your moisturizer, or cream, mix it in your palm, smooth it all over your skin, and voilà now you are ready to glow!
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BRONZAN BIO self-tanning drops are perfect for overnight tanning.

All you need to do is decide the preferred intensity of your glow, add the desired number of drops (1 to 12) to your moisturizer, or cream, mix it in your palm, smooth it all over your skin, and voilà now you are ready to glow!

Add the BRONZAN BIO rejuvenating & self-tanning drops to your existing beauty regime to rejuvenate your skin and custom-tailor your desired summer glow, by using the tanning chart: Make sure you wash your hands.
2 drops = radiant glow
4 drops = sun-kissed tan
8 drops = golden glam
12 drops = deep bronze

The patented rejuvenating phyto complex with extracts from Pomegranate, Acai, Chlorela, Goji and Green Tea will revive, invigorate and energise your skin. With regular use your skin will always be perfectly bronzed.

More information: www.immersioncosmetics.co.nz...

Room to Heal in Rangiora
Reiki Practitioner
Therapeutic Massage Therapist
Bioptron Medical Hyperlight Light Therapist
Love and Light
Rae

Price: $49.50

130 days ago

FREE Tradie Breakie - Building Personal Resilience

The Team from Waimakariri District Council

Tradies! Kick off the morning with a FREE BBQ breakfast and join guest speaker Lance Burdett to learn ways to build your personal resilience.

📅 Thurs 25 July from 6:15am
📍 Southbrook Park Rugby Football Clubrooms

🍽️ Breakfast from 6:15am
🎤 Lance Burdett from 7 – 8:30am

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Tradies! Kick off the morning with a FREE BBQ breakfast and join guest speaker Lance Burdett to learn ways to build your personal resilience.

📅 Thurs 25 July from 6:15am
📍 Southbrook Park Rugby Football Clubrooms

🍽️ Breakfast from 6:15am
🎤 Lance Burdett from 7 – 8:30am

🛠️ Plus, win one of two Paslode FrameMaster framing nail guns worth $1000 each! As well as other prizes thanks to our local supporters: Mike Greer Homes, Rangiora ITM, Millbrook Kitchens, Plumbing World and PAK’nSAVE Rangiora.

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130 days ago

Kids' planter box

The Team from Resene ColorShop Rangiora

It’s easy to create your very own colourful planter box, with the kids or for the kids to enjoy, from an old wooden drawer and Resene testpots.

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

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130 days ago

Proposed gun sports park raises alarm bells in rural Canterbury

Nicole Mathewson Reporter from The Press

By David Hill, Local Democracy Reporter

A small community fears a proposed gun sports park could ruin their rural outlook in North Canterbury.

Loburn resident Marie Jones said locals are concerned the proposed airsoft sports facility will devalue their properties and impact the rural setting.… View more
By David Hill, Local Democracy Reporter

A small community fears a proposed gun sports park could ruin their rural outlook in North Canterbury.

Loburn resident Marie Jones said locals are concerned the proposed airsoft sports facility will devalue their properties and impact the rural setting.

However, the director of the company behind the park says it's a family sport and could actually increase local house values.

Christchurch-based Arena Ltd has applied to the Waimakariri District Council for a resource consent to establish an airsoft sports and recreation activity park on Fishers Rd, near Loburn.

Similar to paintball, the sport uses airsoft pellets instead of bullets.

Jones said she found out about the proposal after a neighbour, who runs a business in Rangiora, overheard a conversation and then contacted the council.

The neighbours got together last week, fearing the consent could be approved without being notified.

The council had been trying to sell a 6.5-hectare block for sometime, before subdividing the property, with Arena Ltd buying 4ha.

Residents were concerned about the fire risk from the property, where the spraying noxious weeds has not been kept up, Jones said.

‘‘As neighbours we have phoned the council at least twice a year to do something.

‘‘It is always a danger waiting to happen.’’

The Loburn community was devastated by a major fire in the district in January.

Fishers Rd is narrow and not designed to take increased traffic and has a blind rise just before the property, she said.

A Waimakariri District Council spokesperson confirmed a resource consent application has been received to operate an airsoft sports facility at Loburn.

The application is on hold while the council seeks further information from the applicant.

Once the information has been received, the council will process the application as either a non-notified, limited notified or publicly notified consent.

Arena Ltd director Ken Yep said the company has been operating an airsoft sports facility near Christchurch since 2011.

‘‘We are trying to replicate it in more of a natural forest setting.’’

He said he was keen to preserve the natural forestry on the site, and was working to clear away the noxious weeds.

Arena Ltd was working with council planners and had brought in engineers to assess the likely noise levels and was planning to design fire breaks.

Yep said the park would mainly be open in the weekends, with some private groups onsite during the week.

‘‘I don’t think it will drop their property values at all and I think it will increase their values.

‘‘It is gun related, but it is a proper sport and everyone enjoys it and we get a lot of young people and families coming out.

‘‘We are not some weird group which causes all sorts of problems.’’

Yep said he would be happy to meet with residents to address their concerns.

■ LDR is local body journalism co-funded by RNZ and NZ On Air.

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130 days ago

New Dress

Elisabeth from Rangiora

Gorgeous pattern, size XL.

Price: $15

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