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2192 days ago

Chicken dumping on the rise in North Canterbury

Nicole Mathewson Reporter from Northern Outlook

It's not just dogs and cats that get abandoned as the festive season approaches – chickens are also being dumped on roadsides, fords and reserves across North Canterbury.

North Canterbury Chicken Rescue founder Manda Gill says the volunteer group receives the most complaints about … View more
It's not just dogs and cats that get abandoned as the festive season approaches – chickens are also being dumped on roadsides, fords and reserves across North Canterbury.

North Canterbury Chicken Rescue founder Manda Gill says the volunteer group receives the most complaints about abandoned chickens between November and March.

People abandon them for various reasons, but mainly because the chicks turn out to be roosters.

"I think everything deserves a fair shot at life," she says.

2190 days ago

Record breaking cocaine seizure

Social Media Advisor from New Zealand Police

A joint international operation involving Australian Federal Police and New Zealand Customs Service has resulted in the arrest of a 41-year-old Sydney man and the seizure of approximately 190kg of cocaine making it New Zealand's largest cocaine seizure.

On Monday, 20 August 2018, a container … View more
A joint international operation involving Australian Federal Police and New Zealand Customs Service has resulted in the arrest of a 41-year-old Sydney man and the seizure of approximately 190kg of cocaine making it New Zealand's largest cocaine seizure.

On Monday, 20 August 2018, a container listed as a shipment of bananas arrived in Auckland, New Zealand, on a vessel from Balboa, Panama.

New Zealand Customs and Police inspected the container and found five duffel bags on top of the banana boxes, which contained 190 blocks of cocaine each weighing around a kilogram that had been wrapped in packaging tape.

🍌 B-A-N-A-N-A-S! 🍌

Anyone who wants to report illegal drug activity can contact their nearest Police station or you can contact Crimestoppers anonymously on 0800 555 111.

More here: www.police.govt.nz...

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2190 days ago

NORTH CANTEBURBURY TABLE TENNIS SUB ASSOCIATION 70th ANNIVERSARY

Georgina from Hurunui District

NORTH CANTEBURBURY TABLE TENNIS SUB ASSOCIATION IS HAVING its 70TH ANNIVERSARY IN 2019 (DATE TO BE CONFIRMED).

All current and previous players are welcome to attend our celebration.

It would be appreciated if you share any memorabilia (such as photos, certificates etc) with us that can be … View more
NORTH CANTEBURBURY TABLE TENNIS SUB ASSOCIATION IS HAVING its 70TH ANNIVERSARY IN 2019 (DATE TO BE CONFIRMED).

All current and previous players are welcome to attend our celebration.

It would be appreciated if you share any memorabilia (such as photos, certificates etc) with us that can be displayed on the day.

Do you know of any past players contact details? If so please contact one of the committee members below so we can get in touch with them.

There has been many clubs started and some that have unfortunately folded over the years. Maybe you are able to inform us of one you played for.

We appreciate any assistance to make this celebration a memorable event.

Please contact:

Georgina Eagle: 03 3148 401 or 021 131 4484
Email: geagle_pwalker@xtra.co.nz

Joe Boulton : 03 3124 715
Email: lojob@xnet.co.nz

Ross Tabb: 027 204 2008
Email: ross.p.tabb@gmail.com

Glenda Climo: 03 327 6445 or 021 440 024
Email: ggclimo@farmside.co.nz

2191 days ago

We've joined Neighbourly!

The Team from New Zealand Police

Kia ora neighbours,

We wanted to let you know that New Zealand Police have now joined Neighbourly! We're happy to be here!

Other than occasionally posting cute pictures of our canine friends, we plan to share with you the latest happenings in your community and around the country - as we… View more
Kia ora neighbours,

We wanted to let you know that New Zealand Police have now joined Neighbourly! We're happy to be here!

Other than occasionally posting cute pictures of our canine friends, we plan to share with you the latest happenings in your community and around the country - as we work together to create safer communities.

Please remember our Neighbourly page and private messages are not monitored by Police and are not the place to report crimes - IN AN EMERGENCY, DIAL 111.

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2192 days ago

Resene summer weekend project!

The Team from Resene ColorShop Rangiora

Add some colour to your barbecue table this summer! Get stuck into making these easy coasters using masking tape and Resene paint. Choose your favourite colour combinations and shapes. Make the most of your weekend with this easy step by step project idea from Resene. Find out how to … View moreAdd some colour to your barbecue table this summer! Get stuck into making these easy coasters using masking tape and Resene paint. Choose your favourite colour combinations and shapes. 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.

2192 days ago

Christmas made easy with Farmlands

Farmlands

Win up to $1000* of your shop back with Farmlands!

Spend $150 or more on your Farmlands Card between 1 November 2018 and 15 December 2018 at participating Card Partners to go in the draw to win. Plus, check out the Farmlands Gift Guide to find gift ideas for all the family.

Find out where to… View more
Win up to $1000* of your shop back with Farmlands!

Spend $150 or more on your Farmlands Card between 1 November 2018 and 15 December 2018 at participating Card Partners to go in the draw to win. Plus, check out the Farmlands Gift Guide to find gift ideas for all the family.

Find out where to shop this Christmas: www.farmlands.co.nz/christmas

*Terms and Conditions apply.
Find out more!

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2192 days ago

Water bottling Commissioner appointed

Glenda from Kaiapoi

So here’s an interesting turn of events in the water bottling saga. www.ecan.govt.nz...

2192 days ago

Check out this years amazing prize pack ...

Harcourts Four Seasons Realty 2017 Ltd

To register and be in to win the STIHL prize pack pictured below head to the Agricultural Show 2018 and collect your two stamps from both the Harcourts Rural Lifestyle site and STIHL Shop site and be in to win! (Prize drawn Friday 4pm T & C's apply).

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2193 days ago

Who invented the hamper?!

Lauren from SwiftDry Clotheslines NZ

Hey, ladies are guilty of this too!!

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2193 days ago

Does anyone need hardfill?

Debra from Rangiora

Hi Im taking out a chimney on Saturday if anyone needs hardfill. You can bring your trailer and I'll load it while we're taking it down. Thank you

2193 days ago

Big Voices Concert

Coral from Rangiora

Get your tickets now!!!

Well known local entertainer Jon Palmer and fellow musician friends Murray Powell and Aaron Clark present this fabulous show featuring the big voices of Elvis, Tom Jones, Englebert, Orbison etc for one night only, at the Baptist Church Rangiora Saturday 1st December 7pm.
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Get your tickets now!!!

Well known local entertainer Jon Palmer and fellow musician friends Murray Powell and Aaron Clark present this fabulous show featuring the big voices of Elvis, Tom Jones, Englebert, Orbison etc for one night only, at the Baptist Church Rangiora Saturday 1st December 7pm.

Tickets only $20 ($15 seniors / kids) available from Property Brokers Rangiora or Motivation deSign Woodend.

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2194 days ago

Watch out for this phone scam neighbours!

Georgia Reporter from Stuff

Hi neighbours,

Be aware, police have identified a new telephone scam targeting New Zealanders. If you receive an angry call from someone seeking compensation for car damages, hang up. To read more, click here.

What you need to know:
- The call will be from an international number that's … View more
Hi neighbours,

Be aware, police have identified a new telephone scam targeting New Zealanders. If you receive an angry call from someone seeking compensation for car damages, hang up. To read more, click here.

What you need to know:
- The call will be from an international number that's then redirected through a local number.
- The aggressive scammer could be very convincing.
- Upon answering, they demand money for damages from a vehicle collision they claim you were involved in.
- Police are urging people to warn elderly relatives so they do not fall victim to the scam and lose money.
- If you receive a call of this nature, police advise you to hang up immediately.

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2194 days ago

Marlborough's River Queen on the way to Kaiapoi

Nicole Mathewson Reporter from Northern Outlook

A Marlborough institution has set sail from the waterways of 'the Beaver' to a new home on the Kaiapoi River.

The River Queen was a fixture on the Taylor River, the shallow river winding through the town centre in Blenheim, for more than a decade.

The riverside town in North Canterbury… View more
A Marlborough institution has set sail from the waterways of 'the Beaver' to a new home on the Kaiapoi River.

The River Queen was a fixture on the Taylor River, the shallow river winding through the town centre in Blenheim, for more than a decade.

The riverside town in North Canterbury hopes to become a popular destination, with canal boats, events and riverside shopping all part of the future plans for its town centre. The introduction of the River Queen was seen as positive step towards those goals..

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2222 days ago

Apology after water review

Anna Williams Reporter from The Press

Christchurch City Council's chief executive Karleen Edwards has apologised after a review into the chlorination of the city's water supply found a "lack of a cohesive system" in how the council managed compliance.

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