Waikuku & Waikuku Beach, Waikuku

1840 days ago

Should New Zealand history be taught in all schools?

Reporter Northern Outlook

Hi neighbours - Jacinda Ardern has announced that all schools and kura would be expected, by 2022, to teach the country's history.

Curriculum changes would reset a national framework so that all learners and ākonga were aware of key aspects of New Zealand history and how they had influenced … View more
Hi neighbours - Jacinda Ardern has announced that all schools and kura would be expected, by 2022, to teach the country's history.

Curriculum changes would reset a national framework so that all learners and ākonga were aware of key aspects of New Zealand history and how they had influenced and shaped the nation.

What do you think? Should New Zealand history be taught in all schools, or are there other, more important subjects to teach?

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1839 days ago

RANGIORA SUNDAY MARKET.

Arthur from Rangiora

This Sunday, September 15th, the RANGIORA SUNDAY MARKET will be on in the BLAKE STREET CAR PARK, from 9 am to 2 pm. There will be lots of great bargains and products at the stalls from, health care, fishing gear, bikes, toys, plants, soaps and candles, clothing for children and adults, baby care … View moreThis Sunday, September 15th, the RANGIORA SUNDAY MARKET will be on in the BLAKE STREET CAR PARK, from 9 am to 2 pm. There will be lots of great bargains and products at the stalls from, health care, fishing gear, bikes, toys, plants, soaps and candles, clothing for children and adults, baby care items, skin care products, books, household items, garden tools, hand tools, jewellry, free range eggs, honey, etc etc. In our club rooms there will be THOMAS AND FRIENDS FOR THE CHILDREN TO DRIVE. Don't forget the great coffee and food from FOOLS OF DESIRE, the market end of Conway Lane.

1839 days ago

Transform your candle holders

The Team from Resene ColorShop Rangiora

A marble finish always looks elegant whichever form it takes, from kitchen islands to smaller ornaments such as candle holders.

Painting your own marbled effect has become a hot trend of late, and the good news is that it’s so easy to create using Resene Lusta-Glo.

Make the most of this … View more
A marble finish always looks elegant whichever form it takes, from kitchen islands to smaller ornaments such as candle holders.

Painting your own marbled effect has become a hot trend of late, and the good news is that it’s so easy to create using Resene Lusta-Glo.

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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1839 days ago

Round Table + 6 Chairs

Gillian from Rangiora

Round pine table + 6 padded chairs table has small mark on the top otherwise in good condition this must be sold as I am downsizing to a smaller house, must be sold viewing is most welcome in Rangiora.

Price: $300

1844 days ago

Do you treasure your phonebook or chuck it straight in the recycling bin?

Nicole Mathewson Reporter from The Press

Hey neighbours - Do you still use the phone book?

It lists the names, addresses and phone numbers of people, but according to some it belongs in the recycling bin of history.

However, with nearly two million Yellow and White Pages landing in letterboxes up and down the country, the directory may… View more
Hey neighbours - Do you still use the phone book?

It lists the names, addresses and phone numbers of people, but according to some it belongs in the recycling bin of history.

However, with nearly two million Yellow and White Pages landing in letterboxes up and down the country, the directory may still prove more popular than rhetoric would suggest.

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1840 days ago

Wooden Wheel Barrow

Anne from Rangiora

Wanted to buy a medium size wooden wheel barrow suitable for plants.

1840 days ago

The Voting Climate: A Stuff survey of every council candidate

Stacey Reporter from Stuff

Hi Neighbours,

As part of Stuff's Quick! Save the Planet project, we are contacting every candidate in every council race to ask a series of questions about climate change. We're also asking them all for a short position statement on climate change issues.

We'll publish the … View more
Hi Neighbours,

As part of Stuff's Quick! Save the Planet project, we are contacting every candidate in every council race to ask a series of questions about climate change. We're also asking them all for a short position statement on climate change issues.

We'll publish the results of our survey on a special section, in time for when ballot papers start arriving in mailboxes at the end of next week.

If you're standing as a council candidate, please answer Stuff's climate change survey.

To find out more, click here

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1844 days ago

Local elections

William from Rangiora

Does anyone know when a meet the candidate is scheduled for the local elections, all I've seen is sign posts around the town, and I don't know anything about these people or what they stand for. I'd like to be a little more informed before I vote, appreciate where I can find more … View moreDoes anyone know when a meet the candidate is scheduled for the local elections, all I've seen is sign posts around the town, and I don't know anything about these people or what they stand for. I'd like to be a little more informed before I vote, appreciate where I can find more info thanks.

1841 days ago

North Canterbury memorial rugby league match to remember quake victims

Nicole Mathewson Reporter from Northern Outlook

North Canterbury man Jason Moore says losing his daughter was hard enough, but losing his granddaughter at the same time "just rips your heart".

Moore and three of his children will lace up their boots this weekend to take part in an annual memorial rugby league match to remember his … View more
North Canterbury man Jason Moore says losing his daughter was hard enough, but losing his granddaughter at the same time "just rips your heart".

Moore and three of his children will lace up their boots this weekend to take part in an annual memorial rugby league match to remember his daughter and granddaughter killed in the 2011 Canterbury earthquake.

1841 days ago

Kia ora lovely people of Aotearoa!

Women's Refuge New Zealand

We are seeking to understand what people’s experiences have been of trying to find support for family violence in New Zealand.

If you've been impacted by family violence – including being harmed, causing harm, thinking about causing harm, or supporting others in these situations, … View more
We are seeking to understand what people’s experiences have been of trying to find support for family violence in New Zealand.

If you've been impacted by family violence – including being harmed, causing harm, thinking about causing harm, or supporting others in these situations, we'd love you to complete our anonymous survey and go into the draw to win one of three $50 Prezzy cards.

Your experiences will help us to assist others who are seeking support in the future, therefore we will be very grateful for your thoughts.

Ngā mihi nui.

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1842 days ago

Will you paint it blue?

Resene

Over 3000 New Zealand men are diagnosed with Prostate Cancer each year. Paint it blue for our boys by buying a *blue* Resene testpot. We'll donate $1 to The Prostate Cancer Foundation of New Zealand with every blue 60ml testpot sold between 10-25 September 2019. It's that simple! Find out more

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1844 days ago

Give Karate Lessons a go!

Anne from Kaiapoi

Either simply try out a free class or take advantage of our promo offer - try out as many classes as you want for 2 weeks for just $35 and get a free uniform (worth $60). No obligation – just try and see how you like it.
Suitable for the whole family from age 5 to adult. Get fit, increase … View more
Either simply try out a free class or take advantage of our promo offer - try out as many classes as you want for 2 weeks for just $35 and get a free uniform (worth $60). No obligation – just try and see how you like it.
Suitable for the whole family from age 5 to adult. Get fit, increase confidence and learn how to stay safe.
There is a class on somewhere in CHCH or North Canterbury every day. There’s at least one or more near you!

Check us out at www.gkrkarate.com... and feel free to message me for more details or to book in your trial

1842 days ago
1842 days ago

Speak Te Reo with Neighbourly!

The Team from Neighbourly.co.nz

Kia ora koutou! I'm Zach, one of the Neighbourly Team!

For Te Wiki o Te Reo Māori, we want to encourage our Neighbourly members to use more Te Reo in their neighbourhoods. To help with that here a few questions and answers to use with your neighbours. From simple greetings to asking about … View more
Kia ora koutou! I'm Zach, one of the Neighbourly Team!

For Te Wiki o Te Reo Māori, we want to encourage our Neighbourly members to use more Te Reo in their neighbourhoods. To help with that here a few questions and answers to use with your neighbours. From simple greetings to asking about rubbish bin collections - we have it covered!

Have a watch and give it a go! www.youtube.com...

1843 days ago

Three-minute power te reo Māori lesson: Five words every Kiwi should know

Stacey Reporter from Stuff

Hi Neighbours,

You don't need to learn how to speak perfect, formal te reo Māori to help normalise the language of Aotearoa - you can do it one word at a time.

At the end of this three-minute power te reo Māori lesson you'll know five key words and how to use them.

On Friday our … View more
Hi Neighbours,

You don't need to learn how to speak perfect, formal te reo Māori to help normalise the language of Aotearoa - you can do it one word at a time.

At the end of this three-minute power te reo Māori lesson you'll know five key words and how to use them.

On Friday our tutor, Anton Matthews, will be live on Stuff at 12.30pm to answer any questions from this week's lessons.

For more lessons, click here

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