Waikuku & Waikuku Beach, Waikuku

Former AB helps students go bald for a good cause

Emma Dangerfield Reporter from Northern Outlook

Southbrook School was a carnival of colour on Friday as the whole school supported two brave student…

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Daylight Savings Sunday

Now is a great time to check your smoke alarms.

DANGER Toxic Shellfish

Jennie from Kaiapoi

These signs at the beach really concern me :-(

Harcourts Twiss-Keir Realty

Always a pleasure to be able to support Surf Life Saving New Zealand here in Waikuku Beach and what a great season they have had. 🌊 Lisa Tippen, Harcourts Twiss-Keir Realty Ltd

Weeds keep up the attack

Shannon Beynon Reporter from Northern Outlook

An invasion of exotic weed species along the Ashley/Rakahuri River continues to put riverbed breeding bird species at risk, clogging potential nesting sites.
Ashley/Rakahuri Rivercare Group (ARRG) member Grant Davey said that without any decent flooding since May 2014, weeds had "taken … View moreAn invasion of exotic weed species along the Ashley/Rakahuri River continues to put riverbed breeding bird species at risk, clogging potential nesting sites.
Ashley/Rakahuri Rivercare Group (ARRG) member Grant Davey said that without any decent flooding since May 2014, weeds had "taken over".
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Flexible work hours or work from home?

Matthew Salmons Reporter from Northern Outlook

Hey all,
We want to look into the commuting issue between North Canterbury and the city, what are the big issues, what the solutions and what ways around it are there?
As part of this, we're hoping to talk to somebody who lives in North Canterbury and has managed to avoid the trials of the … View moreHey all,
We want to look into the commuting issue between North Canterbury and the city, what are the big issues, what the solutions and what ways around it are there?
As part of this, we're hoping to talk to somebody who lives in North Canterbury and has managed to avoid the trials of the daily commute into Christchurch through flexible work hours or working from home using phone conferences etc.
If you'd be happy to talk to Matthew Salmons' smiling face (also: notepad, camera and other journalistic tools) drop a line to: matthew.salmons@fairfaxmedia.co.nz.

Walk to beautiful

Shannon Beynon Reporter from Northern Outlook

Joli Wescombe, of Amberley, North Canterbury, dedicates her free time to Hamlin Fistula NZ, a charity trust working to improve women's health in Ethiopia. 

Where are you from?

​I'm Canadian, that's where my roots are, but I spent a lot of time in the USA, in Colorado. … View moreJoli Wescombe, of Amberley, North Canterbury, dedicates her free time to Hamlin Fistula NZ, a charity trust working to improve women's health in Ethiopia. 

Where are you from?

​I'm Canadian, that's where my roots are, but I spent a lot of time in the USA, in Colorado. New Zealand is my ...

Changing time for log burners

Matthew Salmons Reporter from Northern Outlook

Time is ticking for the older wood burners in the Waimakariri District, and their owners will need to replace them by October 31.
The Canterbury Air Plan was designed to improve air quality in Canterbury towns by "ensuring the community moves to cleaner heating appliances over time", … View moreTime is ticking for the older wood burners in the Waimakariri District, and their owners will need to replace them by October 31.
The Canterbury Air Plan was designed to improve air quality in Canterbury towns by "ensuring the community moves to cleaner heating appliances over time", Environment...

GARAGE TILT DOOR SPRINGS (near new)

Kerri from Rangiora

A pair of garage tilt door springs, have only had about 3 months use before we got a new door.
They are 69cm long (includes rings at end)and 4cm diam
pick up Ashley or Rangiora or courier could be arranged at buyers cost.
$50 the pair

Price: $50

Harcourts Twiss-Keir Property Management

On it before your know it!
For more information about our property management service, contact one of our friendly and experienced staff 03 310 6003.

Love your neighbourhood - and your garden?

Jo McCarroll - NZ Gardener editor Reporter from NZ Gardener & Get Growing

Then check out your new neighbour on Neighbourly! NZ Gardener magazine's free Friday ezine Get Growing has just joined Neighbourly! That means you can have weekly gardening hints, tips and fruit and growing advice delivered right to your inbox from the experts at New Zealand's favourite … View moreThen check out your new neighbour on Neighbourly! NZ Gardener magazine's free Friday ezine Get Growing has just joined Neighbourly! That means you can have weekly gardening hints, tips and fruit and growing advice delivered right to your inbox from the experts at New Zealand's favourite gardening magazine...absolutely free! Just sign up here. Sign up before Monday 3 April and like this post and you'll be in the draw to WIN ONE OF 10 COPIES of NZ Gardener's new special edition Herbs & Superfoods, packed with homegrown ways to improve your and your family's health and wellbeing (RRP $15.90). Sign up now

Daylight savings end this weekend

The Team from Ministry of Civil Defence & Emergency Management

Here's a quick checklist. Make a plan at www.happens.nz...

Craving chocolate this Easter , was last years Bunny drop a little lame ?

Donna Johns from Rangiora Gymnastics Club

Grab a raffle ticket for just $2 for the Rangiora Gymnastics Clubs Great Easter Raffle .
We have a gift basket kindly donated from New World Rangiora ,
An Easter chocolate hamper kindly donated by Pak N Save Rangiora
And a whooper hamper filled to bursting with enough chocolate to indulge … View moreGrab a raffle ticket for just $2 for the Rangiora Gymnastics Clubs Great Easter Raffle .
We have a gift basket kindly donated from New World Rangiora ,
An Easter chocolate hamper kindly donated by Pak N Save Rangiora
And a whooper hamper filled to bursting with enough chocolate to indulge everyone's taste and appetite this Easter .
Tickets available from any Rangiora Gymnastics Club Member , or pop into to the gym to see us and grab a few . Alternatively come and say hello to us as we sell our raffle tickets on the Saturday before Easter after 2 . Tickets also available upon request .
Thanks Rangiora for supporting our fundraising efforts .

Bring gourmet into the comfort of your own home!

FreshChoice New Zealand

Invite your friends, family or neighbour over for some gourmet takeaways at your house! This mouth-watering chicken, brie and plum pizza is a classic favourite. The red plum sauce, combined with sour cream, shredded chicken and melted cheese, creates an ultra tasty crowd pleasing meal. Bring … View moreInvite your friends, family or neighbour over for some gourmet takeaways at your house! This mouth-watering chicken, brie and plum pizza is a classic favourite. The red plum sauce, combined with sour cream, shredded chicken and melted cheese, creates an ultra tasty crowd pleasing meal. Bring gourmet takeaways into the comfort of your home with this sweet and savoury delectable pizza!

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From destination marketing to destination management, a shift in focus for Hurunui Tourism

Reporter Northern Outlook

Anyone thinking of establishing a casino or a brothel is unlikely to get much support from the Hurunui Tourism Board as it looks to shift its focus from marketing to managing the region as a destination.
The move could potentially attract more visitors to the district through concentrating … View moreAnyone thinking of establishing a casino or a brothel is unlikely to get much support from the Hurunui Tourism Board as it looks to shift its focus from marketing to managing the region as a destination.
The move could potentially attract more visitors to the district through concentrating on...