Waikuku & Waikuku Beach, Waikuku

1718 days ago

Is Canterbury's illegal tyre dumper an environmental menace?

Nicole Mathewson Reporter from Northern Outlook

He has created illegal rubbish and tyre dumps around Canterbury.

Now he is filling a warehouse in central Christchurch with used tyres and is behind on his rent.

A community leader calls him an environmental menace and says he must be stopped. Others are concerned he will walk away from his … View more
He has created illegal rubbish and tyre dumps around Canterbury.

Now he is filling a warehouse in central Christchurch with used tyres and is behind on his rent.

A community leader calls him an environmental menace and says he must be stopped. Others are concerned he will walk away from his latest tyre dump.

But Michael Benny Le Roy, 59, a double bankrupt, says he is "trying to save the planet" and has "a good name in the tyre game".

1719 days ago

Plea not to leave donated items outside charity shops

Nicole Mathewson Reporter from Northern Outlook

A North Canterbury charity shop is being targeted by unscrupulous people (including an on-duty bus driver) trying to get things for free, a concerned local says.

Rangiora resident Arthur Linnell said he passed his local Salvation Army store last week saw several people going through the boxes and … View more
A North Canterbury charity shop is being targeted by unscrupulous people (including an on-duty bus driver) trying to get things for free, a concerned local says.

Rangiora resident Arthur Linnell said he passed his local Salvation Army store last week saw several people going through the boxes and bags of donated items. He felt it was "absolutely disgusting" that good quality items were being stolen.

Have you seen this problem happening in North Canterbury?

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1718 days ago

Kol Rabi Seeds wanted

Maria from Hurunui District

is there anybody out there who grows kol rabi who can let me hav some seed please. Could trade other seeds

1718 days ago

Do more of what you love

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1719 days ago

Clothing Sale

Maree Brogan from New Zealand Redcross Rangiora Second Hand Clothing Shop

Redcross Rangiora having a clothing only sale starting Monday 13th January for 1 week.
All clothing just $1

Negotiable

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1722 days ago

Canterbury schoolboy boycotts sushi shop in campaign for sustainable packaging

Nicole Mathewson Reporter from Northern Outlook

A Canterbury schoolboy is making a stand against plastic packaging, even though it means giving up one of his favourite treats.

Dominic Ogilvie, 11, said while he loved sushi, he was prepared to forgo it if it could not be packaged sustainably.

1719 days ago

Animal Evac NZ deployed to Australia

Animal Evac NZ

With the help of animal rights group SAFE, Animal Evac New Zealand has sent a specialist team of six trained disaster responders to New South Wales. They are supporting animals and communities impacted by the catastrophic bush fires.

The team has experience in animal disaster management, … View more
With the help of animal rights group SAFE, Animal Evac New Zealand has sent a specialist team of six trained disaster responders to New South Wales. They are supporting animals and communities impacted by the catastrophic bush fires.

The team has experience in animal disaster management, international humanitarian aid, veterinary medicine, disaster victim identification, paramedicine, incident management, animal control, wildland firefighting and technical animal rescue.

Animal Evac is asking for donations to support their work on the ground in Australia and in responding to future emergencies. They are extremely grateful to the organisations and individuals who have already supported this deployment and helped make it possible.

To learn more about Animal Evac’s work and to stay up to date with their Australian deployment, follow them on Facebook or visit our Website
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1719 days ago

Mirrors

Rita from Rangiora

Having a garage clean out
2 mirrors
Both in good condition
One with cane surround
$5.00 each, will sell separately
Pick up in Rangiora

Price: $5

1720 days ago

Pretty in pastel

The Team from Resene ColorShop Rangiora

Painted glass bottles make a stylish display on their own or with the addition of dried foliage. The paint is on the inside so they still have that lovely glass sheen.

Make the most of this weekend with this easy step by step project idea from Resene. Find out how to create this quick and easy … View more
Painted glass bottles make a stylish display on their own or with the addition of dried foliage. The paint is on the inside so they still have that lovely glass sheen.

Make the most of this weekend with this easy step by step project idea from Resene. Find out how to create this quick and easy project yourself

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1720 days ago

Cultural adviser helping locals understand the importance of healthy land and water

Nicole Mathewson Reporter from Northern Outlook

Maintaining healthy waterways is vitally important for Makarini Rupene, whose family has enjoyed customary food gathering in the Waimakariri district for generations.

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1720 days ago

Rupert Bear Book

Bridget from Rangiora

8 stories

Price: $5

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1721 days ago

Swan Plants

Arthur from Rangiora

2 varieties of swan plants, bush and giant. Plants are .400 to .500 in height, healthy, catapillar and spray free. Only $5 each. pickup is in Rangiora, please phone Arthur on 03 745 91 48 Rangiora to arrange a pick up time.

Negotiable

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1721 days ago

900 wall vanity - unused

Donna from Loburn

900 Dark Grain Wall Vanity
Pull out draw with another internal draw
Overflow ceramic sink
Due to our plumbing couldn't use it
910 Length x 460 depth 520 high

Price: $200

1721 days ago

Towball twin bike carrier

Donna from Loburn

Tow ball mounted bike carrier

Price: $60

1721 days ago

Throwback Thursday

Nicole Mathewson Reporter from Northern Outlook

Racing at Rangiora - the kids line the fence to watch a kids running race on the track between races in January 2010.

Photo: David Hallett/Stuff

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