Waikuku & Waikuku Beach, Waikuku

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2043 days ago

400 little Kiwis need your help.

The Team from KidsCan Charitable Trust

Hi Neighbours

Our littlest people need your help. Poverty doesn’t start at 5, but until now there’s been no nationwide programme to help preschoolers who are hungry and cold.

KidsCan is changing that. They’re delivering raincoats, shoes and five fresh meals a week to 25 early childhood … View more
Hi Neighbours

Our littlest people need your help. Poverty doesn’t start at 5, but until now there’s been no nationwide programme to help preschoolers who are hungry and cold.

KidsCan is changing that. They’re delivering raincoats, shoes and five fresh meals a week to 25 early childhood centres. Attendance is up, and the children are happier and more settled.

"Everyone has the same meal so children don't feel like they have less," Manaia View Kindergarten teacher Kathy Belz says. "It's upholding everyone's mana.”

40 more centres are waiting for help. KidsCan, Stuff and Neighbourly have partnered up to raise enough money to support 1000 more children - and we need 400 more generous Kiwis to hold little hands. To support a child, sign up at KidsCan.org.nz
Support a little Kiwi now

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2043 days ago

North Canterbury's Stokes family gearing up for New Zealand Rally Champs

Nicole Mathewson Reporter from Northern Outlook

A North Canterbury motorsport team is gearing up to challenge the front runners at this year's New Zealand Rally Championship (NZRC).

Stokes Motorsport, based in Waikuku, has brought in some big changes, with team manager Brian Stokes stepping out of the driver's seat to allow top-seeded… View more
A North Canterbury motorsport team is gearing up to challenge the front runners at this year's New Zealand Rally Championship (NZRC).

Stokes Motorsport, based in Waikuku, has brought in some big changes, with team manager Brian Stokes stepping out of the driver's seat to allow top-seeded Australian rally driver Brendan Reeves to take the wheel of the team's new Ford Fiesta AP4.

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2043 days ago

Lovely place in Beachgrove for rent

Jayne from Kaiapoi

We are moving and our lovely place is up for rent.
Have absolutely loved living here 😊
www.trademe.co.nz...

2043 days ago

Create magic with paper and a potato!

The Team from Resene ColorShop Rangiora

Plants make a lovely gift for young and old. Personalise your gift by creating a potato print wrap for it using a favourite Resene testpot colour and a potato cut to your chosen shape. It’s easy to do – you can even get the kids to help. It’s also a handy way to disguise any old or stained … View morePlants make a lovely gift for young and old. Personalise your gift by creating a potato print wrap for it using a favourite Resene testpot colour and a potato cut to your chosen shape. It’s easy to do – you can even get the kids to help. It’s also a handy way to disguise any old or stained plant pots you may have in your home. Make the most of your 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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2044 days ago

Rooms for rent - $170.00 incl Power & Internet

Nikki from Rangiora

2x rooms for rent in Rangiora


$170.00pw includes power, internet and common items (rubbish bags etc)
2 weeks bond required.
Prefer working person.
Quiet home with a dog and a cat residing also, so must be pet friendly.


Text 021 1288 591 if interested.

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2044 days ago

cycling group

Nigel from Kaiapoi

HI Kaiapoi Cycling Folk meet monday 9am by the Coast Guard easy trails

2045 days ago

Have your say on EQC

Public Inquiry into the Earthquake Commission

The Public Inquiry into the Earthquake Commission is seeking submissions on any changes you think are needed to improve EQC’s policies, operations and service.

We would like to hear about your experiences with EQC, and your views about how to improve its readiness for future natural disasters.… View more
The Public Inquiry into the Earthquake Commission is seeking submissions on any changes you think are needed to improve EQC’s policies, operations and service.

We would like to hear about your experiences with EQC, and your views about how to improve its readiness for future natural disasters.

We will be accepting written submissions until 19 May 2019.
You can make a submission and find out more online at eqcinquiry.govt.nz

For any queries or assistance contact the Inquiry team on info@eqcinquiry.govt.nz or 0508 INQ EQC (0508 467 372).
Have Your Say

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2045 days ago

How to Grow Flowers: our 75th anniversary special

Mei Leng Wong Reporter from NZ Gardener & Get Growing

Yippeee! Just received the early copies of How to Grow Flowers 1944-2019, a special edition celebrating our 75th year (making us the oldest continuously published magazine in New Zealand), and it's beautiful! The first of a set coming out this year, How to Grow Flowers features the best advice… View moreYippeee! Just received the early copies of How to Grow Flowers 1944-2019, a special edition celebrating our 75th year (making us the oldest continuously published magazine in New Zealand), and it's beautiful! The first of a set coming out this year, How to Grow Flowers features the best advice from our archive, complete with vintage wisdom from long-time subscribers, garden clubs and knowledgeable experts. You have until April 14 to get the pre-sale price of $11.90 (25% off retail price). Order online or phone 0800 624 744.

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2046 days ago

Second Waimakariri councillor announces intention to stand for mayor

Nicole Mathewson Reporter from Northern Outlook

Four-term Waimakariri District councillor Dan Gordon has announced he will run for the mayoralty at this year's local body elections.

The 43-year-old lives in Loburn and is one of four councillors representing the Rangiora-Ashley Ward.

Gordon is the second councillor to throw his hat in the… View more
Four-term Waimakariri District councillor Dan Gordon has announced he will run for the mayoralty at this year's local body elections.

The 43-year-old lives in Loburn and is one of four councillors representing the Rangiora-Ashley Ward.

Gordon is the second councillor to throw his hat in the ring after Paul Williams announced he would stand in January.

Williams has spent just one term on the council but said he had politics in his veins — his father was a long-term member of the Kaiapoi Borough Council before the Waimakariri District Council was established in October 1989 as part of the local government reforms. His uncle, cousin and grandfather were all former Kaiapoi mayors.

2046 days ago

Free help with your decorating dilemmas

Jo Haywood Reporter from Homed

Thanks to everyone who joined us or submitted questions for our live chat with Resene colour experts Christine Hawkings and Merenia Patira.

If you missed it, you can still check out their answers and get some fresh decorating ideas, here.

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2046 days ago

Easter Random Act of Kindness Giveaway

Maria from Kaiapoi

Check out our Facebook page for our Random act of Kindness giveaway :)



🐰🐣We have an amazing Easter Giveaway thanks to Amanda Blair - Ray White Full Circle.🐣🐰
If you are looking at buying or selling or maybe you are keen to get a property appraisal, then get in touch with Amanda … View more
Check out our Facebook page for our Random act of Kindness giveaway :)



🐰🐣We have an amazing Easter Giveaway thanks to Amanda Blair - Ray White Full Circle.🐣🐰
If you are looking at buying or selling or maybe you are keen to get a property appraisal, then get in touch with Amanda today.

Check out the link for more information: www.facebook.com...

Amanda tells us why she is keen to provide this awesome giveaway:

I believe that giving the opportunity for someone to be the receiver of this random act of kindness is fulfilling in itself also, because hey, who doesn’t fill with euphoria when they’re in those winning boots! It sheds light and spreads joy, and that’s what I am and always have been about!

To enter the draw, simply comment, like our page and share this post publicly. Remember to use manners :)

This will be drawn on 15 April.

Pick is from Upper Riccarton or Kaiapoi.

Must live in Canterbury

This post is in no way sponsored or endorsed by Facebook.

Thanks, and Good luck

ITAV Team

#ittakesavillage
#charity #RAOK #kindness #giving #NewZealand
#donate #payingitforward #babybundles #toddlerbundles #help #support

If you are a business and interested in donating a basket for a random act of Kindness please send It Takes a Village Hub, New Zealand a message :)

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2047 days ago

Discover your rights with the CAB!

Sacha Green from Citizens Advice Bureau New Zealand

Do you know what your rights are at work? How about your rights to do with renting or owning a home? If you buy something that’s faulty do you know what your options are? This CAB Awareness Week from 8-14 April you’re being invited to Discover Your Rights – Tūhuratia ō motika!

Helping … View more
Do you know what your rights are at work? How about your rights to do with renting or owning a home? If you buy something that’s faulty do you know what your options are? This CAB Awareness Week from 8-14 April you’re being invited to Discover Your Rights – Tūhuratia ō motika!

Helping people to know what their rights and responsibilities are and how they can act on these is core to what the Citizens Advice Bureau is about. We help people from all walks of life to access the information they need so they are empowered to take next steps and to resolve their problems.

A highlight of this year’s Awareness Week is the launch of the CAB’s new public website - www.cab.org.nz.... After a year of development and user testing, the resulting website provides an accessible, mobile-friendly, knowledgebase of 2,000 questions and answers about people’s rights that are based on real issues confronted by clients.

The information about rights is grounded in the law but is practical and is expressed in a way that’s easy to understand.

The website also provides a directory of more than 30,000 community organisations so that the CAB can help connect people with any additional services they need.

We’re keen to break down any barriers people face in finding out what their rights are. Our new website is a fantastic resource for the whole community, and complements the amazing face-to-face and phone service provided by our skilled and dedicated volunteers.

We invite you to Discover Your Rights with us this Awareness Week by checking out our new website www.cab.org.nz..., calling us 0800 367 222, or by visiting your local CAB. We’re here to help.

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2047 days ago

Flower wall marking Christchurch mosque shooting victims keeps growing

Nicole Mathewson Reporter from The Press

Fresh flowers are still being laid in memory of the victims of the Christchurch mosques terror attacks, more than three weeks on from the atrocity.

The thousands of bouquets that garland trees and the pavement outside the Masjid Al Noor, adorn fences near the Linwood mosque and form a carpet of … View more
Fresh flowers are still being laid in memory of the victims of the Christchurch mosques terror attacks, more than three weeks on from the atrocity.

The thousands of bouquets that garland trees and the pavement outside the Masjid Al Noor, adorn fences near the Linwood mosque and form a carpet of sorrow next to the Botanic Gardens remain a symbol of the city's grief, unity and will to remain unbowed by the tragedy.

2047 days ago

Warning for Canterbury retailers about spate of fake banknotes

The Team from Neighbourly.co.nz

The Reserve Bank is warning Canterbury retailers to look out for fake banknotes after 50 counterfeits showed up in just two weeks.

Reserve Bank head of banking Steve Gordon said the 50 fake notes accepted by businesses in a fortnight was much higher than the usual two or three counterfeits a … View more
The Reserve Bank is warning Canterbury retailers to look out for fake banknotes after 50 counterfeits showed up in just two weeks.

Reserve Bank head of banking Steve Gordon said the 50 fake notes accepted by businesses in a fortnight was much higher than the usual two or three counterfeits a month.

"People need to check notes they receive over the counter using the look, feel, tilt technique," he said. Find out more here.

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