Waikuku & Waikuku Beach, Waikuku

2601 days ago

No more FastPost

Reporter Northern Outlook

NZ Post has just announced that it will be doing away with FastPost from January 1 next year, saying that only 1% of all mail is currently send this way. Do you use FastPost? Will you miss it? Mail continues to decline overall - is this something we should be worried about? How often do you post … View moreNZ Post has just announced that it will be doing away with FastPost from January 1 next year, saying that only 1% of all mail is currently send this way. Do you use FastPost? Will you miss it? Mail continues to decline overall - is this something we should be worried about? How often do you post things and what are you mailing?
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2596 days ago

Dragon Boating 2017

Jennie from Kaiapoi

First regatta for Dragon Boating 2017 is called The Polar Blast. And far out was it freezing!!! (Special mention to the rain gods for holding out til we finished)
Great to see so many crazies out at Lake Rua. Big Ups to Aoraki for the set up and thank you for the awesome competition!
The results:… View more
First regatta for Dragon Boating 2017 is called The Polar Blast. And far out was it freezing!!! (Special mention to the rain gods for holding out til we finished)
Great to see so many crazies out at Lake Rua. Big Ups to Aoraki for the set up and thank you for the awesome competition!
The results:
1st = Tu Meke Blue and Beca.
2nd = Ridge Riders and Sampan.
3rd = Tu Meke White and Waimak Attack.
Exciting season shaping up ;-)

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2598 days ago

Warehouse support of orangutans

Catharine from Rangiora

Sorry to burst everyone's bubble but if you check food products available at The Warehouse you will find they contain palm oil. The razing of orangutan habitat in order to plant palm plantations is a significant cause of orangutan numbers seriously declining. Please Warehouse, palm oil is … View moreSorry to burst everyone's bubble but if you check food products available at The Warehouse you will find they contain palm oil. The razing of orangutan habitat in order to plant palm plantations is a significant cause of orangutan numbers seriously declining. Please Warehouse, palm oil is not a bargain.

2597 days ago

School students join the plastic straw revolution

Reporter Northern Outlook

If plastic straws were banned, would anyone miss them?

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2602 days ago

The cost of eating

Reporter Northern Outlook

How much is too much for an avocado? Is $5 too much for a cucumber? Send us your tips for saving money on groceries: emma.dangerfield@fairfaxmedia.co.nz

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2597 days ago

Everyone’s a winner with a $40 gift from Ring!

Ring

Thanks to the thousands of Neighbourly Neighbours who entered our draw for a free Ring Video Doorbell! Congratulations to Suzy P. of Auckland for taking home the grand prize!

Even if you didn’t win, we don’t want you to leave empty-handed. To show our thanks, we’re giving you an exclusive… View more
Thanks to the thousands of Neighbourly Neighbours who entered our draw for a free Ring Video Doorbell! Congratulations to Suzy P. of Auckland for taking home the grand prize!

Even if you didn’t win, we don’t want you to leave empty-handed. To show our thanks, we’re giving you an exclusive $40 discount only for Neighbourly members.

To claim your discount, simply go to Ring.com and purchase a Video Doorbell or Security Camera. During the checkout process, enter promo code NEIGHBOURLY40 to save $40 on your new device. The promo code will expire on August 31, so be sure to redeem it soon. Limit two per household.

Ring sends alerts to your phone, tablet and PC whenever motion is detected. Answer the alert, and you can see, hear and speak to people on your property from anywhere. With Ring, you’ll never miss another visitor. Because with Ring, you’re always home.
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2603 days ago

Wool wanted, by donation.

Jennifer from Rangiora

Hi,
I am wanting wool, by donation, to make into blankets, for local charities, any quantity and ply, I can pick up.
Please ph or txt me 027 6512225
Jennifer

Free

2611 days ago

Brand New Laptop

Toni from Kaiapoi

Brand new unopened HP laptop, google model no. for all the info.

Price: $700

2598 days ago

Celebrating World Orangutan Day

The Warehouse New Zealand

Saturday 19 August is World Orangutan Day. Sadly, these beautiful animals are under threat. How can you help? By making sustainable choices. Many of our wood and paper products are FSC certified, which means the wood content is sourced from sustainable forests and plantations. When you choose … View moreSaturday 19 August is World Orangutan Day. Sadly, these beautiful animals are under threat. How can you help? By making sustainable choices. Many of our wood and paper products are FSC certified, which means the wood content is sourced from sustainable forests and plantations. When you choose these products, you’re helping to protect forests and the animals that call them home. Find out more. Learn more

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2599 days ago

Dog owners called on to act responsibly after spate of attacks

Reporter Northern Outlook

Has anyone got any information for the council about these problem dogs?

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2600 days ago
2599 days ago

King salmon smolt make a dash for the sea during full moon

Reporter Northern Outlook

A total of 30,000 salmon smolt were released last week from the Silverstream Salmon Hatchery.

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2599 days ago
2599 days ago

New social scene for Pegasus as community centre opens

Reporter Northern Outlook

Great news for Pegasus with their new community centre!

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