Waikuku & Waikuku Beach, Waikuku

1644 days ago

Level 4 lockdown begins tonight...

The Team from Neighbourhood Support New Zealand

As of tonight at 11:59pm New Zealand will move to a Level 4 alert in response to the #COVID19 pandemic. It will put the entire country on lockdown for four weeks. Here’s what that will mean for us moving forward:

1644 days ago

A message to our Adventurous Seniors

The Team from Readers Tours

There is a reason Readers Tours attract ‘Adventurous Seniors’.

Our itineraries are bold and colourful, so are our tour guides.
We drive scenic roads and coastal highway and have luxury accommodation waiting after a big day. We offer excursions such as Helicopter rides and guided walks and … View more
There is a reason Readers Tours attract ‘Adventurous Seniors’.

Our itineraries are bold and colourful, so are our tour guides.
We drive scenic roads and coastal highway and have luxury accommodation waiting after a big day. We offer excursions such as Helicopter rides and guided walks and have everything organised down to the last meal, with free newspapers for a spot of reading or challenging sudoku.

We are passionate about bringing like-minded individuals together to explore this beautiful landscape we call our backyard and are ready to go full steam ahead with our next tour the moment it is safe to do so.

For now, we will continue to bring you stunning photography, travel stories and helpful tips during these unprecedented times.

Our team remains dedicated to helping you, so please pick up the phone or fill out our contact form and we will be in touch. We look forward to you joining us and experiencing New Zealand like never before.

www.readerstours.co.nz... | 0800 0800 99

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1644 days ago

What if you don't have WhatsApp?

The Team from Neighbourhood Support New Zealand

"We are now entering a time where families are separated into individual household bubbles and unable to communicate and interact the way they normally do. Our neighbours are the ones who can step up and help."

1645 days ago

The fight against coronavirus

Nicole Mathewson Reporter from Northern Outlook

Events are being cancelled, travel is restricted, people are stocking up on food and goods.

Coronavirus is starting to affect all our lives.

What is your advice to New Zealanders as we potentially face a deepening crisis, how long might this go on and do you think there will be lasting impact on … View more
Events are being cancelled, travel is restricted, people are stocking up on food and goods.

Coronavirus is starting to affect all our lives.

What is your advice to New Zealanders as we potentially face a deepening crisis, how long might this go on and do you think there will be lasting impact on New Zealand?

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1645 days ago

In Town today

Corran from Rangiora

Interesting how the different shop are reacting to this Virus??? Health shop you just wander in ask for what you want, Then at the Doctors they deal with you outside for your injection then make you sit outside while the Nurses all gowned up with masks, but the Doctor not so. Then at the Chemist … View moreInteresting how the different shop are reacting to this Virus??? Health shop you just wander in ask for what you want, Then at the Doctors they deal with you outside for your injection then make you sit outside while the Nurses all gowned up with masks, but the Doctor not so. Then at the Chemist only 2 people in at once. Hand sanitiser receptionist all masked up and asks Want do you want?? one out next one in. Then go down to Mitre 10 just wander in were I bought 40 Daffy bulbs. I’m not judging but thought it was quite that’s all funny LOL.

1645 days ago

Ideas for connecting with your neighbours while self-isolating:

The Team from Neighbourhood Support New Zealand

- Leave a note in the letterbox with your contact details
- Create a Facebook page for your street / building
- Start a WhatsApp or Viber group chat
- Give a wave from 2m away and ask how they're going
- Find and join a local Neighbourhood Support group here:

www.neighbourhoodsupport.co.nz...View more
- Leave a note in the letterbox with your contact details
- Create a Facebook page for your street / building
- Start a WhatsApp or Viber group chat
- Give a wave from 2m away and ask how they're going
- Find and join a local Neighbourhood Support group here:

www.neighbourhoodsupport.co.nz...

There are plenty of ways to keep in touch and support one another over the next several weeks. Just don't forget about those with limited internet or mobile phone access!

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1646 days ago

Avoid food poisoning at home

Ministry for Primary Industries

It’s a great time to cook for family, and whether you’re dining in or grilling on the BBQ, good food will always be on the menu. But, did you know that half of all food poisoning occurs in the home?

Follow the three simple Cs – clean, cook, chill to avoid getting ill. We all want to keep … View more
It’s a great time to cook for family, and whether you’re dining in or grilling on the BBQ, good food will always be on the menu. But, did you know that half of all food poisoning occurs in the home?

Follow the three simple Cs – clean, cook, chill to avoid getting ill. We all want to keep our friends and families safe, and the 3Cs can help you avoid common foodborne illnesses.

Check out foodsafety.govt.nz/ccc for handy food safety tips.
Learn More

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1646 days ago

Church Closed

Jeneane Hobby from Ashley Community Church Incorporated

I have to withdraw the offer to use the Ashley Community Church as a quiet reflective retreat. It will be closed for the time being.

1646 days ago

We're in this together!

The Team from Neighbourhood Support New Zealand

Now is your chance to get organised and come up with a plan for supporting your neighbours and keeping in touch over the next several weeks. We've come up with this 'Our Neighbourhood Plan' template to help.

For additional advice and resources, visit our website at the below link:

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1646 days ago

RANGIORA SUNDAY MARKET.

Arthur from Rangiora

After a discussion with the Waimakariri Environmental and Health Officer and, information on the CONVID 19 web site, it is necessary for us to cancel all RANGIORA SUNDAY MARKET days held in the Blake street car park until further notice. We have a lot of visitors to our market from out side the … View moreAfter a discussion with the Waimakariri Environmental and Health Officer and, information on the CONVID 19 web site, it is necessary for us to cancel all RANGIORA SUNDAY MARKET days held in the Blake street car park until further notice. We have a lot of visitors to our market from out side the Waimakariri district and other parts of N.Z. Also a number of stall holders are senior citizens and we do not want them getting infected with the virus and the same applies to all visitors to our market.
We will be in touch with all stall holders to advise when the market will be open again for business.
We look forward to seeing you all in the not too distant future with happy smiley faces.
Take good care out there and look after each other.
Arthur Linnell.
Organiser / manager RANGIORA SUNDAY MARKET.

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1650 days ago

Home for rent.

Jenny from Kaiapoi

We have a large 2 storey home for rent in Spencerville, 6 bedrooms 2 bathrooms huge kitchen, large garage with a games room/sleep out very well fenced in a lovely area, Available easter weekend, please message me if you would like any further information Jenny.

1648 days ago

Banner needs a home (she is truly beautiful)

Catharine from Rangiora

This wee girl was trapped just over a week ago. She is gorgeous and photogenic. Roughly 10-12 weeks old but no idea of her previous background. In all likelihood she and her brother (Quantum) were dumped in the vicinity of Flaxton Rd/Lineside Road. She urgently needs a home so that I can work … View moreThis wee girl was trapped just over a week ago. She is gorgeous and photogenic. Roughly 10-12 weeks old but no idea of her previous background. In all likelihood she and her brother (Quantum) were dumped in the vicinity of Flaxton Rd/Lineside Road. She urgently needs a home so that I can work on socialisting her brother and I don't want Covid19 interfering with her rehoming chances. If you can have her vet checked, vaccinated and desexed as soon as possible then she will be gifted to the right family/owners. She is a med-long hair puss so will need regular grooming. She will also need lots of love, time and patience in order to thoroughly rebuild her trust in humans. I call her 'little cat' as she is so cute when she sits by your feet and looks up at you. Please message me if you would like to view her. There is no obligation - this is about matching her personality and needs and love at first sight is what I am looking for. Happy to answer any other questions. She is called Banner as when I first saw her it was a case of her tail was coming and the rest of her was following :) Thank you for reading this - please ask around friends and family if you are not in a position to help, Banner needs a home.

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1647 days ago

Cat

Linda from Rangiora

Loving Tabby cat reluctantly have to give away. 2years old. Only reason giving her away as have moved into villa and a neighbour is allergic to cats. Jade is microchipped.
Only giving her to a loving home, as she loves cuddles but not liking dogs. Perhaps not in Rangiora as not wanting her to … View more
Loving Tabby cat reluctantly have to give away. 2years old. Only reason giving her away as have moved into villa and a neighbour is allergic to cats. Jade is microchipped.
Only giving her to a loving home, as she loves cuddles but not liking dogs. Perhaps not in Rangiora as not wanting her to wander back.

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1649 days ago

Second coronavirus case in Canterbury

Nicole Mathewson Reporter from The Press

A man in his 50s who arrived in Canterbury five days ago is the second person in the region to test positive for coronavirus.

Ministry of Health director-general of health Ashley Bloomfield confirmed on Friday the country had 11 new cases of Covid-19, bringing the total to 39.

The Canterbury man … View more
A man in his 50s who arrived in Canterbury five days ago is the second person in the region to test positive for coronavirus.

Ministry of Health director-general of health Ashley Bloomfield confirmed on Friday the country had 11 new cases of Covid-19, bringing the total to 39.

The Canterbury man arrived in Christchurch from Los Angeles on March 15 on flight American Airlines AA83 and flight Air New Zealand NZ535.

A woman in her 40s, who arrived in Christchurch on March 16 from London, was the city's first positive case.

Read Stuff's full coverage on coronavirus, including how to keep yourself safe, here.

1647 days ago

Coronavirus: Hanmer Springs pools and spa close

Nicole Mathewson Reporter from Northern Outlook

Hanmer Springs Thermal Pools and Spa is the latest facility to close to help limit the spread of coronavirus.

The complex's spas, The Spa and Artisan Spa, will also close for the foreseeable future.

The move comes after councils across the country closed their facilities on Saturday.

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