Waikuku & Waikuku Beach, Waikuku

Neighbourly's online garage sale is today!

Neighbourly's online garage sale is today!

Check out the goodies on offer here. Or...it's not too late to list your own items for sale!

2347 days ago

Live house burn - Fire and Emergency + Seven Sharp

Chris Kennedy from Fire and Emergency New Zealand

How fast can a house burn? Be sure to tune in on 30th April as we burn a house down live on Seven Sharp, TV1 7pm.

We will also be streaming this live with 360 degree cameras to the Fire and Emergency Facebook page so please share or follow #houseonfire www.facebook.com...

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2347 days ago

Winner of Mother's Day Weekly Contest for Week 1.

Anirban from Rangiora

Fusion Café Restaurant Bar team proudly announces winner of Mother's Day Weekly Contest for Week 1.
Our lovely Winner gets voucher for 2 admits to movies.
What else can be best than spending precious time with Mother.
Don't miss to visit and participate for Week 2 contest.
We are at
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Fusion Café Restaurant Bar team proudly announces winner of Mother's Day Weekly Contest for Week 1.
Our lovely Winner gets voucher for 2 admits to movies.
What else can be best than spending precious time with Mother.
Don't miss to visit and participate for Week 2 contest.
We are at
3B Good Street,
Rangiora - 7400

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2347 days ago

Improve Skills For A New Job

Vision College

Whether you want a new job, get a better job or get back into the workforce again. This course will give you the practical skills you need to do just that.

ENROL NOW – Visit our Website or call us today on: 0800-834-834
Find out more!

2347 days ago

The New Zealand Dance Company presents Lumina in Christchurch

The Team from The New Zealand Dance Company

The New Zealand Dance Company is going on tour! Direct from Paris’ prestigious Théâtre National de Chaillot and the Capstone Theatre in Liverpool, The New Zealand Dance Company is proud to present one of its most celebrated and sought after programmes, Lumina, to Christchurch on Thursday 10 MayView moreThe New Zealand Dance Company is going on tour! Direct from Paris’ prestigious Théâtre National de Chaillot and the Capstone Theatre in Liverpool, The New Zealand Dance Company is proud to present one of its most celebrated and sought after programmes, Lumina, to Christchurch on Thursday 10 May at the Isaac Theatre Royal.

Book your tickets now, and join us at the intersection of contemporary light, music and movement.
Book tickets here!

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2350 days ago

Mental Health Group

Pamela from Rangiora

What do you want in the community as an alternative option for mental health help and support.

2349 days ago

From Fusion Café Restaurant Bar

Anirban from Rangiora

Kia Ora North Canterbury,

From Fusion Café Restaurant Bar we are very happy to add delicious Loaded Nachos & Loaded Fries / Wedges in our menu and the best part is you can grab these food anytime. Kitchen remains open in our trading hours from 9:00 am till late night.

We strongly believe… View more
Kia Ora North Canterbury,

From Fusion Café Restaurant Bar we are very happy to add delicious Loaded Nachos & Loaded Fries / Wedges in our menu and the best part is you can grab these food anytime. Kitchen remains open in our trading hours from 9:00 am till late night.

We strongly believe hunger has no time.

Hungry aye! Visit us at 3B Good Street, Rangiora. Just print our address in Google map or click on our FB page 😁
www.facebook.com...

2348 days ago

Lest we forget

Georgia Reporter from Stuff

Hey Neighbours,
They marched, sang, and stood in silence. Thousands of people gathered around the country to remember the fallen on Anzac Day. For all your Anzac coverage, click here.

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2348 days ago

Mother's Day Sale! 30% Off NZ artwork

Adeeva from Loburn

Treat mum to a special piece of NZ artwork this Mother's Day! NZ Landscapes, portraits and more. Check the website below...
Use this discount code at the checkout:
MOTHERSDAY30
Sale ends Friday April 27.
www.desotogi.co.nz...

Negotiable

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2348 days ago

From field to felt: uncovering the story of the Anzac Poppy

Anzac Day

Every year without fail, the red blooms appear on politicians' jackets and in street appeals - but have you ever wondered where they came from?

For many younger New Zealanders, the poppy could seem to be a symbol of Anzac pride. However, it had little to do with the Anzacs at first, but was… View more
Every year without fail, the red blooms appear on politicians' jackets and in street appeals - but have you ever wondered where they came from?

For many younger New Zealanders, the poppy could seem to be a symbol of Anzac pride. However, it had little to do with the Anzacs at first, but was rather originally conceived for an American audience.

The symbol of the poppy itself comes from Lieutenant Colonel John McCrae's famous WW1 poem 'In Flanders fields', which begins with the opening lines: "In Flanders fields the poppies blow, between the crosses row on row".

It was these moving verses which inspired American war secretary Moina Michael to use red silk poppies as a symbol of remembrance.

After campaigning for two years to get the symbol recognised nationally, the poppy was adopted by the National American Legion as their official symbol at a conference in 1920.

Attending this conference was Frenchwoman Anna A Guérin, who saw the potential to sell poppies and put the proceeds towards caring for veterans, their families and poor children. She also had the foresight to take it beyond America to Canada, the UK, Australia and New Zealand.

After her representative Colonel Alfred Moffatt suggested the idea to the RSA in September 1921, a motion was passed and the RSA placed the first order for poppies.

Like the other countries, the RSA was planning to hold its first annual Poppy Appeal around Armistice Day (November 11): however, thanks to the French ship carrying the poppies arriving late, the decision was made to delay sales until Anzac Day, 1922.

The first Poppy Appeal was a huge success, birthing the tradition where poppies go on sale in the weeks before Anzac Day and thus tying them to the day forever.

While the poppies were originally sourced from France, the RSA began producing its own in 1931, which were made by former servicemen in Auckland and Christchurch. Production was to go offshore again in 2010: however, this proved controversial and the contract eventually returned to Christchurch for the period from 2014 to 2019.

As poppies reappear this year, take a moment to remember their long journey and how they help the very organisation caring for our soldiers.

Yet more importantly, like the generations before us moved by McCrae's poem, remember those Flanders fields and what the symbol truly stands for - to never forget.

Story by Jordan Gowan

Thanks to these local businesses:
Clarkville Stockfeeds
Duckworth Fencing
Canterbury Financial Services

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2349 days ago

Food for Pet Pigs

Nick from Woodend

Hi - just wondering if anyone might have windfall fruit or excess veges from a vege garden etc that they might want to get rid of!? My pigs and I would very much appreciate it :)

2349 days ago

Fusion Café Restaurant Bar Open on ANZAC DAY

Anirban from Rangiora

Kia Ora North Canterbury,

FUSION CAFÉ RESTAURANT BAR IS OPEN ON ANZAC DAY

TO HONOUR SERVICEMEN AND WOMEN THERE WILL BE NO SURCHARGES INSTEAD WE OFFER 10% DISCOUNT ON ANY SINGLE TRANSACTION OVER $50.00.

Anzac Day occurs on 25 April. It commemorates all New Zealanders killed in war and also… View more
Kia Ora North Canterbury,

FUSION CAFÉ RESTAURANT BAR IS OPEN ON ANZAC DAY

TO HONOUR SERVICEMEN AND WOMEN THERE WILL BE NO SURCHARGES INSTEAD WE OFFER 10% DISCOUNT ON ANY SINGLE TRANSACTION OVER $50.00.

Anzac Day occurs on 25 April. It commemorates all New Zealanders killed in war and also honours returned servicemen and women. ... The date itself marks the anniversary of the landing of New Zealand and Australian soldiers – the Anzacs – on the Gallipoli Peninsula in 1915.

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2351 days ago

Waimakariri After Hours Services

Alan from Rangiora

Thank you to everyone that has acknowledged my post. I am 1 person; I invite you to email Duncan Webb MP info the Hon David Clark re the need for this Service. I am also aware that the CDHB are carrying out "Consultation" for After Hours Services @ Oxford and in the Hurunui. It would … View moreThank you to everyone that has acknowledged my post. I am 1 person; I invite you to email Duncan Webb MP info the Hon David Clark re the need for this Service. I am also aware that the CDHB are carrying out "Consultation" for After Hours Services @ Oxford and in the Hurunui. It would Advantageous for these services to Dove Tail with a 24 After Hours/ED in Rangiora. I am also aware that Waikariri Hospital is an under utilised Facility as well. Additionally I have started a petition on Change.Org which I invite you to sign as well.

2349 days ago

Where to commemorate Anzac Day in Canterbury

Nicole Mathewson Reporter from The Press

On Wednesday, April 25, New Zealand and Australian soldiers – the Anzacs – landed on the Gallipoli Peninsula in Turkey.

Since 1916, Anzac Day has become the day New Zealanders acknowledge the service and sacrifice of all people involved in military conflicts. It commemorates more than … View more
On Wednesday, April 25, New Zealand and Australian soldiers – the Anzacs – landed on the Gallipoli Peninsula in Turkey.

Since 1916, Anzac Day has become the day New Zealanders acknowledge the service and sacrifice of all people involved in military conflicts. It commemorates more than 300,000 New Zealanders who served their country and the 30,000 who have died in service, and had been a public holiday since 1921.

A list of the main services across the region is included in the link below. For local services contact your RSA.

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