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2212 days ago

Help needed to distribute nearly 2000 woolly hats to kids in need

Nicole Mathewson Reporter from Northern Outlook

Philanthropic knitter Frances Ryman helps keep impoverished children warm, but has struck a problem – she has no-one to distribute her "lug-huggers" any more.

She's happy for the hats to go to any country as long as they are gifted to children in poor or impoverished … View more
Philanthropic knitter Frances Ryman helps keep impoverished children warm, but has struck a problem – she has no-one to distribute her "lug-huggers" any more.

She's happy for the hats to go to any country as long as they are gifted to children in poor or impoverished circumstances, charity hospitals, orphanages, or poor schools.

Anyone who is planning a trip overseas and would like to help can message the Northern Outlook on Neighbourly or email emma.dangerfield@stuff.co.nz

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2212 days ago

Check out the latest SuperSeniors newsletter

Office for Seniors

Hi Neighbours!

Want news for and about older New Zealanders? Then check out the latest edition of the SuperSeniors newsletter.

In the October issue we celebrate seniors as part of International Day of Older Persons. Telecommunications Commissioner, Dr Stephen Gale, talks about how to choose … View more
Hi Neighbours!

Want news for and about older New Zealanders? Then check out the latest edition of the SuperSeniors newsletter.

In the October issue we celebrate seniors as part of International Day of Older Persons. Telecommunications Commissioner, Dr Stephen Gale, talks about how to choose the right internet plan and we learn more about how to become a Dementia Friend.

To subscribe, follow this link: bit.ly...

To view past editions go to www.superseniors.msd.govt.nz...

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2213 days ago

Poll: What are you handing out for Halloween this year?

Reporter Sunday Star Times

Halloween is always associated with truckloads of candy! But this year it seems like things are changing and healthy snacks might be on the menu. Is this the case for you?

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What are you handing out for Halloween this year?
  • 25.1% Candy
    25.1% Complete
  • 3.2% Healthy snacks
    3.2% Complete
  • 71.1% Nothing
    71.1% Complete
  • 0.7% Homemade sweet treats
    0.7% Complete
1351 votes
2215 days ago

Poll: Is free-range chicken worth the extra cost?

Georgia Reporter from Stuff

Hi neighbours,

Chicken is a popular dish for many Kiwi families. But are you happy to pay the extra cost for free-range or organic chicken? If so, why do you fork out extra for it? Although buying free-range chicken might be an ethical choice for many, it's … View more
Hi neighbours,

Chicken is a popular dish for many Kiwi families. But are you happy to pay the extra cost for free-range or organic chicken? If so, why do you fork out extra for it? Although buying free-range chicken might be an ethical choice for many, it's not necessarily any healthier than other chicken.

As part of a new Stuff series, we look at why chicken is so cheap to buy nowadays, what happens inside the barn, why chickens get so big and the use of antibiotics in chicken feed. To learn more about what happens to your chicken before you put it in your shopping trolley, click the links above.

Have you got an opinion on the topic? Share your thoughts in the replies below. (Please add "NFP/not for print" if you do not want your images/ comments used on Stuff)

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Is free-range chicken worth the extra cost?
  • 45.2% Yes
    45.2% Complete
  • 54.8% No
    54.8% Complete
283 votes
2213 days ago

Resene project of the week!

The Team from Resene ColorShop Rangiora

Are your children or grandchildren scared of the dark? Give them something fun to look at when the lights go out with this clever glow in the dark moons made using Resene testpots and Resene FX Nightlight glow in the dark paint. Your kids will love it! Make the most of your weekend with this … View moreAre your children or grandchildren scared of the dark? Give them something fun to look at when the lights go out with this clever glow in the dark moons made using Resene testpots and Resene FX Nightlight glow in the dark paint. Your kids will love it! 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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2213 days ago

House sitter

Russel from Fernside

Looking for a house sitter
Would you be interested in a short term house sit - 13th to 24th December? If so, please contact us 03 312 0601. Thanks.

2214 days ago

First-time author Laura Melville sets quake-based novel in Kaiapoi

Nicole Mathewson Reporter from Northern Outlook

Looking back over her newly-published work, first-time author Laura Melville admits she could have made things easier for herself.

"It would have been so much easier if it had been a [totally] fictionalised tale, but I didn't want to do that, I wanted to acknowledge this district, I … View more
Looking back over her newly-published work, first-time author Laura Melville admits she could have made things easier for herself.

"It would have been so much easier if it had been a [totally] fictionalised tale, but I didn't want to do that, I wanted to acknowledge this district, I wanted to reflect my love for the Waimakariri."

Bitter Business is available on Amazon and Kindle now. Find out more about the book and its creation by clicking the link below.

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2213 days ago

FOUND CAT

Karen from Rangiora

Young tabby cat found White St (North end) taken in after being baled up

by the local bully. Contact Cat Care on 021 149 9903 03 313 3851

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2213 days ago

Handyman & Glazing Wizard - Secondhand Glass Available For Glasshouses.

Bryan Inkson from Handyman & Glazing Wizard

Special on secondhand Glass cut to order for glasshouse panes. Limited Stock.
We do all requirements of glazing including cat doors - retrofit double Glazing and handyman jobs around the home.

2213 days ago

CAT CARE SALE

Karen from Rangiora

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We are having a SALE again!

This is a way for us to raise funds so please show your support

New and Used Cat gear, Toys , beds, Litter, Stocking fillers
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We are having a SALE again!

This is a way for us to raise funds so please show your support

New and Used Cat gear, Toys , beds, Litter, Stocking fillers

Heaps of Jigsaws and Plants

This Saturday and Sunday

10am - 12pm

17 Tripoli St Rangiora

2215 days ago

Checking out after three decades on the checkout

Nicole Mathewson Reporter from Northern Outlook

Pat Harrington, known as Mother Superior, describes herself as the oldest teenager at New World Rangiora after more than 30 years working on the checkouts.

Her colleagues will be sad to see her retire, particularly as someone else will now have to step in to test new technology. The theory amongst… View more
Pat Harrington, known as Mother Superior, describes herself as the oldest teenager at New World Rangiora after more than 30 years working on the checkouts.

Her colleagues will be sad to see her retire, particularly as someone else will now have to step in to test new technology. The theory amongst her workmates is that if Harrington doesn't break the new equipment, it's OK to use.

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2214 days ago

$3500 bill for every household in small-town New Zealand to fix ageing wastewater plants

Nicole Mathewson Reporter from The Press

Some Kiwi households could be hit with a bill of more than $3500 every year to help pay for billions of dollars of upgrades needed to fix New Zealand's wastewater systems.

Councils may have to find up to $2.1 billion to fund vital improvements to the ageing network so treatment plants meet … View more
Some Kiwi households could be hit with a bill of more than $3500 every year to help pay for billions of dollars of upgrades needed to fix New Zealand's wastewater systems.

Councils may have to find up to $2.1 billion to fund vital improvements to the ageing network so treatment plants meet environmental standards, a report found.

Read more by clicking the link below and let us know what you think in the comments. (Please write NFP if you don't want your comments published).

2214 days ago

Save Barn’s summer showdown - Coming soon!

Save Barn

It’s official! Save Barn’s Summer Showdown is coming to Christchurch for 1 DAY ONLY - Saturday 3rd November!

Saddle up for some serious savings on home and garden, trailers, tools, fishing, summer essentials and heaps more.

Plus - FREE sausage sizzle, FREE cake and coffee

Be one of … View more
It’s official! Save Barn’s Summer Showdown is coming to Christchurch for 1 DAY ONLY - Saturday 3rd November!

Saddle up for some serious savings on home and garden, trailers, tools, fishing, summer essentials and heaps more.

Plus - FREE sausage sizzle, FREE cake and coffee

Be one of the first 20 customers to make a purchase in store and get a FREE gift and from 12 noon we’ll be giving away spot prizes every hour!

It’s all going down at 1 Lancaster Street, Waltham, on Saturday 3rd November – We’ll see you there!
Find out more!

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2214 days ago

Build a solid future – start a trades course in February

Ara Institute

If you want a career with variety, a good income and the potential to be your own boss, a trade could be just the thing.

Ara Institute of Canterbury in Christchurch has trades programmes starting February in, painting and decorating, engineering trades, electrical trades and joinery. There’s a… View more
If you want a career with variety, a good income and the potential to be your own boss, a trade could be just the thing.

Ara Institute of Canterbury in Christchurch has trades programmes starting February in, painting and decorating, engineering trades, electrical trades and joinery. There’s a Youth Pathway foundation course in building and construction, and the Timaru campus has programmes in painting and decorating and engineering trades.

These programmes are enrolling now so see the website or call 0800 24 24 76 for more details and apply today to start in February

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2216 days ago

Housesitting / pets, stock care wanted by mature couple asap!

Carol from Woodend

MANY THANKS to all who responded - we have now found a home which we can move into soon, after nearly eight years of renting after the earthquakes! Can't wait to settle!

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