Waikuku & Waikuku Beach, Waikuku

1777 days ago

Golden straw nets $2000 prize for Oxford farming couple

Nicole Mathewson Reporter from Northern Outlook

Not quite like meeting Willie Wonka, but for Oxford dairy farmers Mike and Nicola Smith it was a moment to celebrate when they found a golden straw in their Artificial Insemination bank from CRV Ambreed and won $2000.

CRV inserted five golden straws into five AI banks - three in the North Island … View more
Not quite like meeting Willie Wonka, but for Oxford dairy farmers Mike and Nicola Smith it was a moment to celebrate when they found a golden straw in their Artificial Insemination bank from CRV Ambreed and won $2000.

CRV inserted five golden straws into five AI banks - three in the North Island and two in the South Island - as distribution of semen straws started ahead of spring mating.

The promotion was part of the company's golden anniversary celebrations, recognising its 50th year.

Mike says they will put the money towards a family trip to Fiji to celebrate the end of a busy calving and mating season. The Smiths milk 1000 cows on 260 hectares at Oxford.

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1777 days ago

Support your local community with My Challenge

Challenge Fuel

My Challenge is a rewards programme designed to make a difference.

You can earn points, save on fuel with discounts and support your local community by donating your points or discounts.
Find out more

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1778 days ago

Plants for sale

Karen from Rangiora

Plants for sale
Dahlia
Succulents
Catmint
Pumpkin
Dianella
Mint
And more
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Plants for sale
Dahlia
Succulents
Catmint
Pumpkin
Dianella
Mint
And more
17 Tripoli St Rangiora
On stand out front
ALL PROCEEDS GOING TO KITTY KINGDOM YOUR LOCAL CAT RESCUE

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1779 days ago

Mini Baleage Contractor

Rafal from Fernside

Does anyone know a contractor who does mini beleage in the Fernside area?

1778 days ago

A Better Way to Commute for Waimakariri Residents

The Team from Waimakariri District Council

Direct commuter buses from Rangiora and Kaiapoi to central Christchurch have been proposed for when the Christchurch Northern Corridor opens mid next year. 🚌
Click below for full details, upcoming drop in sessions, and to have your say on this new service proposal.

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1778 days ago

Show Weekend Hours

Maree Brogan from New Zealand Redcross Rangiora Second Hand Clothing Shop

Rangiora Redcross hours as follows:
Friday 15th November closed
Saturday 16th open 10-2
Sunday 17th closed
Monday 18th open 10-4.30
Have a lovely long weekend cantabrians

1779 days ago

Opening hours update

Sukhvinder from Little haveli

we are close for lunch till the further notice but dinner is normal hour thank you

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1779 days ago

Bunny rabbits for sale

Jay from Swannanoa - Ohoka

My daughter is selling her rabbit bunnies. There are 7 bady bunnies a mixer of colours ,boys and girls . They are 8 weeks old . The price for each bunny is $25 + a sack of staws.

Negotiable

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1779 days ago

Rimu dressing table & low boy (Blakeleys of Kaiapoi)

Gill from Kaiapoi

Owned since new, downsizing and these will not fit so have to go
Some wear and tear, to be expected with the age
Please see photos for condition

Negotiable, but must be picked up NO later than this Sunday 17 November from Kaiapoi

Negotiable

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1779 days ago

T.V

Elizabeth from Kaiapoi

This T.V was for sale a few weeks ago at $350.We had an accident with it and the screen got 2x scratches, we were unsure whether it would still work but now have had time to test it out and its great, works fine and scratches cant be seen when program is on. Viera Panasonic Plasma 50" model … View moreThis T.V was for sale a few weeks ago at $350.We had an accident with it and the screen got 2x scratches, we were unsure whether it would still work but now have had time to test it out and its great, works fine and scratches cant be seen when program is on. Viera Panasonic Plasma 50" model TH-P5OUT50Z on a stand. Free view built in.

Price: $150

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1779 days ago

Teacher Aide negotiations

Vicky from Rangiora

It is our week to push the government to recognise the valuable work we do in schools to support students - this an email written by my sister and I wanted to share it with you to perhaps encourage you to email Chris Hipkins and Jacinda Ardern on our behalf - Help us to have our voices heard.

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It is our week to push the government to recognise the valuable work we do in schools to support students - this an email written by my sister and I wanted to share it with you to perhaps encourage you to email Chris Hipkins and Jacinda Ardern on our behalf - Help us to have our voices heard.

"My sister is a teacher aide. She earns less that the living wage at $18.81 and is only paid during the school term. Every year she is unsure if she will have a job the next year, she is made redundant every Christmas and rehired in the new year if she is lucky. She could get better working conditions working at Kmart or a supermarket – instead she chooses to help other peoples children because in her ‘spare’ time, she has a special needs son herself. She chose this job because she wanted to make a difference – to help children and their families because she understands the hardship.
You support helping these children and allowing them an education with their peers and yet you wont even pay the living wage to the very very special people who put their hand up to work with them. It is nothing short of appalling. Teachers have so many children in their classrooms, they rely on their teacher aides to get their class through the day. For less than living wage she has to

• Clean up their mess, including bodily functions
• Learn how to deal with aggressive children
• Restrain them when they are self-harming without hurting them
• Teach them values
• Help the teachers educate them
• Encourage them to be their best
• Be happy and strong no matter what the personal situation
• Not be able to take time off work as these children go into melt-down mode without their supporters
• Be the person they trust with their world day in and day out
• Give herself to these children every day
• MAKE A DIFFERENCE

Most people could NOT do this work, even the teachers cannot teach and deal with these issues at the same time. The schools could not function without them and yet – not even living wage.

As was recently quoted so well – SHAME ON YOU"

1779 days ago

Its Showtime! One more sleep....

Harcourts Four Seasons Realty 2017 Ltd

The New Zealand Agricultural Show offers a memorable mix of competition, culture and entertainment – a celebration of everything great in New Zealand and one not to be missed!

Pop into the Harcourts Four Seasons tent and enter the *lucky draw to WIN a magnificent STIHL chainsaw.

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1779 days ago

North Canterbury Lavender Farm in Flower Now

Charlotte from Hurunui District

Come share the purple with us from now until Christmas - wander amongst the flowers pick a few, pick a whole bunch. Photographer's, Artist's, Gardener''s come get your creative on! Free entry while flowers are here. Ring me (the Lavender Lady) to arrange a visit soon. Groups … View moreCome share the purple with us from now until Christmas - wander amongst the flowers pick a few, pick a whole bunch. Photographer's, Artist's, Gardener''s come get your creative on! Free entry while flowers are here. Ring me (the Lavender Lady) to arrange a visit soon. Groups welcome Children and small pets too. The Purple won't be here for long! PH 033149594 or 0223257025

1780 days ago

GARAGE SALE SATURDAY NOVEMBER 16th

Amy from Hurunui District

47 High street Hawarden. 9am - 4pm. Lots of bargains incl Furniture, Clothing, Household Goods, Books, Toys, Vintage/Retro items... All priced to sell.

Negotiable

1780 days ago

Poll: Would you pay to use your neighbours' swimming pool?

The Team Reporter from Stuff

People rent out baches, rooms in their houses, their garages and car parking spaces, so surely hiring out swimming pools is the next logical step.

A new app lets people hire their private pools by the hour, but it hasn't come to New Zealand - yet.

To read more, click here.

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Would you pay to use your neighbours' swimming pool?
  • 28.6% Yes please!
    28.6% Complete
  • 71.4% No, that's weird.
    71.4% Complete
1561 votes
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