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2090 days ago

Another Day at Cat Care

Karen from Rangiora

Cat Care Incorporated
RECYCLE CENTRE

On 30th December we had a call from the

Rangiora Recycle Centre to say they had rescued two small kittens and

could we take them. This is our 3rd litter this season, people seem to … View more
Cat Care Incorporated
RECYCLE CENTRE

On 30th December we had a call from the

Rangiora Recycle Centre to say they had rescued two small kittens and

could we take them. This is our 3rd litter this season, people seem to

think its ok to dump kittens near human activity and they will

survive. The two kittens had been put in a black plastic bag along with

their two siblings and placed in one of the huge bins at the centre.

This was picked up with fork lift and taken to the pit and emptied.

Waiting to come in was the compacter to compress the rubbish together

and to be disposed of somewhere else. The noise must have been too much

for the kittens and they broke out of the bag and took flight. A staff

member managed to grab two but the other two fled and were lost. Gilda

and Gwen came into care so traumatised by the experience they couldnt

be handled for two days. Traps were put out for the remaining two and we

had just about given up hope when on the 7th day they were caught. This

really affects the staff who work at the centre, most are animal lovers

so its hard when they see the suffering these animals go through. The

latter two kittens who are almost identical to the first two and were

extremely skinny,are now Joplin and Japan and are in care.



That is 4 females from one litter aged approx 12 weeks. If the staff

hadnt been observant this could have been 4 breeding feral females. Gwen

and Gilda have recovered and will make wonderful pets so there is hope

for the other two as well. This shouldnt happen in todays supposedly

civilised society , there is help out there. Mother cat will probably be

pregnant again now and so the cycle continues.

2084 days ago

Fernside School pupil claims bragging rights as New Zealand's top year 7 speller

Nicole Mathewson Reporter from Northern Outlook

A North Canterbury pupil will start the new school year on a high after being named New Zealand's top year 7 speller.

Fernside School's Rose Hussey took out the annual International Competitions and Assessments for Schools (ICAS) 2018.

The 11-year-old, who enters year 8 this year, has … View more
A North Canterbury pupil will start the new school year on a high after being named New Zealand's top year 7 speller.

Fernside School's Rose Hussey took out the annual International Competitions and Assessments for Schools (ICAS) 2018.

The 11-year-old, who enters year 8 this year, has taken part in the assessments since she was in year 4, and last year took four tests: English, spelling, mathematics and science.

She was awarded a high distinction in spelling, science and mathematics and ranked in the top 1 per cent of year 7 participants across the country.

Well done Rose!

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2095 days ago

People eating less red meat causes more hospitalizations for iron problems

Bryce from Kaiapoi

Interesting story in some of today's newspapers about the increase in people spending time in hospital due to low iron levels as we eat less red meat. Here is the link

i.stuff.co.nz...

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2089 days ago

Art Workshops

Joanne from Woodend

Hi, You may have read that I've semi-retired after 20-odd years of children's art classes. I will still run workshops however - mostly during school holiday periods, and for all age groups. I have three planned during the week 14th-18th Jan, and details are on my website, or Facebook. If … View moreHi, You may have read that I've semi-retired after 20-odd years of children's art classes. I will still run workshops however - mostly during school holiday periods, and for all age groups. I have three planned during the week 14th-18th Jan, and details are on my website, or Facebook. If they look too complex, don't worry - I'm there to show you how.

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2085 days ago

Old Red bricks

Paulette from Rangiora

Free, red bricks100 plus. Pick up in Rangiora asap otherwise going to dump.

Free

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2085 days ago

Remember to enter Resene Loveliest Letterbox!

Resene

There's been dozens of incredible entries in this year's Loveliest Letterbox competition. Which one is your favourite? Can you spot any from your neighbourhood?

Loveliest Letterbox is closing end of January so make sure you share colourful creations from your community asap. It's … View more
There's been dozens of incredible entries in this year's Loveliest Letterbox competition. Which one is your favourite? Can you spot any from your neighbourhood?

Loveliest Letterbox is closing end of January so make sure you share colourful creations from your community asap. It's as simple as loading a picture of a lovely letterbox in your neighbourhood or from your travels - and you could win one of four great prizes!
Enter now

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2086 days ago

Canterbury's only indoor skate park opens in Rangiora

Nicole Mathewson Reporter from Northern Outlook

Canterbury's only indoor skate park has opened its doors – in Rangiora.

The facility is the brainchild of Steve and Debbie Wood, but is likely thanks to their 14-year-old son, Damian, an avid skate park enthusiast.

The Barn, on Flaxton Rd, is essentially a warehouse half full of ramps and … View more
Canterbury's only indoor skate park has opened its doors – in Rangiora.

The facility is the brainchild of Steve and Debbie Wood, but is likely thanks to their 14-year-old son, Damian, an avid skate park enthusiast.

The Barn, on Flaxton Rd, is essentially a warehouse half full of ramps and grind rails, offering something for all abilities. The only conditions for riders are they must wear a helmet, and parental permission is needed for anyone under the age of 18.

Read the full story by clicking the link below.

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2087 days ago

Looking for Pete and Chris Woolley FOUND THANK YOU EVERYONE!

Trish from Rangiora

Hi there. Anyone know where Pete and Chris Woolley may be now? I know they were living in North Canterbury a few years ago. An old friend is out from England and we would love to catch up. They would be around 60 by now.

2086 days ago

CAT CARE SALE

Karen from Rangiora

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We are having a sale

We have new and used pet stuff, toys, beds, carriers etc

This Saturday and Sunday

10am - 12 pm… View more
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We are having a sale

We have new and used pet stuff, toys, beds, carriers etc

This Saturday and Sunday

10am - 12 pm

17 Tripoli St, Rangiora

NO HOLDS OR DIBS ON THIS POST

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2087 days ago

Bathroom Equipment

Sandy from Rangiora

Heated Towel Rail. $5
Mirror (heated, so not affected by steam). 900 X 750 mm. $5
Two Bathroom Cabinet Doors (mirrored). New, unused. 800 X 373 mm. $50.

You can put in an offer for each item or the whole lot.

Negotiable

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2087 days ago

Ceiling Batts

Sandy from Rangiora

Five bails of 7.0 (the thickest and most efficient type) and one bail of 3.6 (standard size). Willing to sell individually or together. Jason in Rangiora. 0275844562

Price: $65

2087 days ago

World-first water quality project improves test stream

Nicole Mathewson Reporter from Northern Outlook

Nitrate levels have significantly reduced at a North Canterbury stream less than two months into a pilot project to improve its water quality.

The Institute of Environmental and Scientific Research (ESR)-led denitrification wall trial at Silverstream Reserve, near Kaiapoi, has resulted in nitrate … View more
Nitrate levels have significantly reduced at a North Canterbury stream less than two months into a pilot project to improve its water quality.

The Institute of Environmental and Scientific Research (ESR)-led denitrification wall trial at Silverstream Reserve, near Kaiapoi, has resulted in nitrate levels in groundwater dropping from 7.1mg/l to 0.5 mg/l.

The 25 metre-long wall, installed in November, is a world first, having never been tested in a fast-flowing gravel aquifer system before.

2087 days ago

Tegel Summer Series: Smokey Chipotle Chicken Tenders

Tegel

Spice up your Summer BBQ with Tegel Smokey Chipotle Chicken Tenders!

This simple recipe takes only 30 minutes to pull together and is guaranteed to be a hit with the kids, in-laws and neighbours. Chunky chicken tenders coated in flavoursome chipotle spices served with a delicious lemon garlic … View more
Spice up your Summer BBQ with Tegel Smokey Chipotle Chicken Tenders!

This simple recipe takes only 30 minutes to pull together and is guaranteed to be a hit with the kids, in-laws and neighbours. Chunky chicken tenders coated in flavoursome chipotle spices served with a delicious lemon garlic sour cream and parsnip and potato wedges, this will be the highlight of the barbie. Give them a go this weekend.
Get the recipe

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2088 days ago

Ashley Rakahuri Rivercare Group's efforts recognised across the Tasman

Nicole Mathewson Reporter from Northern Outlook

A North Canterbury group has won an Australasian conservation award for raising the profile of endangered species.

The Ashley Rakahuri Rivercare Group (ARRG) was up against seven other finalists for the Australasian Wildlife Management Society (AWMS) annual award for practical wildlife management.… View more
A North Canterbury group has won an Australasian conservation award for raising the profile of endangered species.

The Ashley Rakahuri Rivercare Group (ARRG) was up against seven other finalists for the Australasian Wildlife Management Society (AWMS) annual award for practical wildlife management.

The group's win recognised the practical work it did to protect endemic braided river birds in the Ashley-Rakahuri River, including the wrybill, black-fronted tern, black-billed gull and the banded dotterel, all of which nest on clean shingle banks and islands in the river.

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2089 days ago

bring washing machine back from Invercargill GOT MY WASHING MACHINE

Trish from Rangiora

Can anyone bring a washing machine back from Invercargill for me please? Just to Chch as I can pick it up from there. Willing to pay. THANKS FOR THE HELP. Local carrier helped me out.

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