Waikuku & Waikuku Beach, Waikuku

No scrub cleaning #resenetip

No scrub cleaning #resenetip

Clean outdoors without scrubbing. Just spray on Resene Deep Clean and leave it to work with the weather to give you a cleaner surface.

2814 days ago

A Neighbourly New Year Tip #1 - Free Stuff

The Team from Neighbourly.co.nz

Was Santa good to you last year? If so, you might have a few things lying around you no longer need. You could have a garage sale, give them to a local charity shop, sell them for FREE on Neighbourly and or list them under the Free Stuff category. Whether it’s an old bed, a pile of kids clothing … View moreWas Santa good to you last year? If so, you might have a few things lying around you no longer need. You could have a garage sale, give them to a local charity shop, sell them for FREE on Neighbourly and or list them under the Free Stuff category. Whether it’s an old bed, a pile of kids clothing or toys, even the carpet off-cuts or unwanted paint - your trash is another neighbour’s treasure. Sit back and watch them disappear down the drive.
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Over the next few days we're going to be sharing tips and tricks to ensure you have the best Neighbourly experience possible. Have you something you'd like us to share info on? Just get in touch!

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2815 days ago

Car for Sale - Mazda Atenza

Ian from Rangiora

Hi all
Am selling our car due to it no longer being used much since I have a company vehicle.  Follow this link to the trademe page.
www.trademe.co.nz...

Price: $10,500

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2816 days ago

Suzuki Piano Lessons -age 4 up- kind, caring teacher

Deb from Kaiapoi

Some vacancies available on Monday/Tuesday after school and before school. I also teach older children and adult beginners traditional or Suzuki. Experienced teacher of children with disabilities.
Studio situated in Clarkville. $30/half hour. Phone or email for more info or to book … View more
Some vacancies available on Monday/Tuesday after school and before school. I also teach older children and adult beginners traditional or Suzuki. Experienced teacher of children with disabilities.
Studio situated in Clarkville. $30/half hour. Phone or email for more info or to book in-debw244@gmail.com ph 3272793/ 0274978130 (limited cell reception)

2816 days ago

Fun apps for the family

Vodafone New Zealand

Online games and apps can help our children develop problem solving and strategic thinking skills. So before you tell them to switch off – take a look at what they’re doing, and join in.

Got some downtime during the holidays – keep the family entertained with these … View more
Online games and apps can help our children develop problem solving and strategic thinking skills. So before you tell them to switch off – take a look at what they’re doing, and join in.

Got some downtime during the holidays – keep the family entertained with these fun and educational apps.
Learn more

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2817 days ago

Poetic praise for the Waimakariri

Shannon Beynon Reporter from Northern Outlook

A lovely email arrived in the editor's inbox this week with the following attached. The author, Jack Horsley is now 83 years old and has recently moved into a rest home at Rangiora. Brother Tony came across the hand written copy while sorting through some of his belongings and wondered if it … View moreA lovely email arrived in the editor's inbox this week with the following attached. The author, Jack Horsley is now 83 years old and has recently moved into a rest home at Rangiora. Brother Tony came across the hand written copy while sorting through some of his belongings and wondered if it might be of interest. We loved it, and are sure you will too.

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2817 days ago

Sunbeam Processor

Toni from Kaiapoi

Works awesomely, only problem is the bowl is cracked as seen in photos. Have filled with water and it's not leaking.
30.00

Negotiable

2817 days ago

TURTLES X 2

Toni from Kaiapoi

We have 2 females Shelly & Murtle they are about 2 years old and they need to go to an excellent home. Unfortunately due to change in circumstances we have to sell these :( comes with everything you need, really good filter, lights and the stand tank sits on. They do need to go somewhere … View moreWe have 2 females Shelly & Murtle they are about 2 years old and they need to go to an excellent home. Unfortunately due to change in circumstances we have to sell these :( comes with everything you need, really good filter, lights and the stand tank sits on. They do need to go somewhere where you have a knowledge of turtles.
Price is definitely negotiable.
MUST MUST MUST GO TO A GOOD HOME

Price: $300

2819 days ago

Mystery plant grows over the holidays.

Reporter Northern Outlook

A Rangiora resident has been left a bit perplexed. This mystery plant has grown in their garden, but they didn't plant it. It's 1.5 metres tall with 6cm purple flower and a large 10cm wide seed head. They asked friends, gardening stores and the Department of Conservation but nobody knew a… View moreA Rangiora resident has been left a bit perplexed. This mystery plant has grown in their garden, but they didn't plant it. It's 1.5 metres tall with 6cm purple flower and a large 10cm wide seed head. They asked friends, gardening stores and the Department of Conservation but nobody knew a thing about it. Are you a botany expert? Got a green thumb? Can you name this mystery piece of garden flora? Let us know your thoughts in the comments below.

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2820 days ago

Clean hard fill & Soil

Ewan from Rangiora

Clean hard fill to be removed if anybody needs some.Also nice soil with a few lawn sods amongst it which can be easily picked out.

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2819 days ago

Books for sale

Gill from Rangiora

Large number of paperbacks and hard covers from popular authors for sale. Books will be priced from $ 1.00 to $ 5.00. Sale starts on Saturday 14thJanuary from 9am to 12 noon and Sunday 15th January from 9am to 12 noon. 12 Regent Avenue Rangiora

Negotiable

2827 days ago

FOUND .... (WARNING LOOSE DOG - stock killer)

Sarah from Loburn

UPDATE: dog has been located and is being restrained by the owners.
A black/ brown lab type male dog has been onto my property and slaughtered my chickens. We are on the corner of Cones and Carrs Rd. Dog had a collar and tags, if it is yours please contact me ASAP. If I can catch it, it will be … View more
UPDATE: dog has been located and is being restrained by the owners.
A black/ brown lab type male dog has been onto my property and slaughtered my chickens. We are on the corner of Cones and Carrs Rd. Dog had a collar and tags, if it is yours please contact me ASAP. If I can catch it, it will be sent to the pound. We are really upset by the loss of our chooks, he went on a total killing spree here - but he will be a risk to all stock and I'd hate for any of our sheep/lambs to be next.
Dog control are aware and neighbours have been warned.

2840 days ago

Free Courses for parents to be

Philippa Murphy from The Pudding Club, Crafting Postnatal Care in the Antenatal Stage

THE PUDDING CLUB IS NOW TAKING BOOKINGS FOR OUR NEXT CLASS WHICH BEGINS ON THE 7th February 2017.
We are also open to taking bookings for the second class in 2017, which begins on the 2nd May 2016.
Come rest, digest and enjoy with us while you meet your 'village' of postnatal health … View more
THE PUDDING CLUB IS NOW TAKING BOOKINGS FOR OUR NEXT CLASS WHICH BEGINS ON THE 7th February 2017.
We are also open to taking bookings for the second class in 2017, which begins on the 2nd May 2016.
Come rest, digest and enjoy with us while you meet your 'village' of postnatal health professionals to foster a stable environment of support for you and your baby.
The Pudding Club’s standard curriculum covers breastfeeding, bottle feeding, formula, basic newborn digestive biology, a baby’s cues, burping and calming techniques, developmental sleep, normal and abnormal health indicators and general practical care. They also focus on teaching proven, preventative measures for the behaviours of colic, reflux, lactose and dairy overload
Oh, and did I mention you also receive a delicious pudding to devour during class and a free copy of the best selling book, 'BabyCues - Nurture with Nature' which teaches parents how to nurture their baby with responsive, Bio-logical Care (life-logical care).
So why wouldn't you come?
Cost: FREE
Next Course open for bookings: 7th February 2017
Time: 7pm - 8.30pm
Where: 233 King Street, Rangiora
Duration: One evening a week for six weeks, each session runs for 1 1/2 hours and one six week course runs each term
Numbers: 6 couples or single parent per term
Please feel free to view our 'Course Content' on our website www.thepuddingclub.org...
book your space, and pudding, by emailing relax@thepuddingclub.org, or phoning 021 185 4352.
Like our facebook page www.facebook.com...

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2820 days ago

Happy New Year

Thinking of buying or selling this year, give your local Harcourts Twiss-Keir Agent a call 0800 789 1011.

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2820 days ago

Neighbours Day 2017: Our first 'New Years Resolution' winner ... and more

The Team from Neighbours Aotearoa

Hello Neighbours!
Welcome to 2017!! We hope that the festive season has been fabulous and that you're well rested and ready for the coming year. We're kicking off the year with our first 'New Year's Resolution' winner, our first Neighbourhood Champion, and chances for … View more
Hello Neighbours!
Welcome to 2017!! We hope that the festive season has been fabulous and that you're well rested and ready for the coming year. We're kicking off the year with our first 'New Year's Resolution' winner, our first Neighbourhood Champion, and chances for you to get involved and be in to win too.
In this newsletter we have:
- Our first 'Make it a New Years Resolution' winner , and your chance to get into the next draw,
- Only 3 days till we find out who will become our First Neighbourhood Champion
- I Heart My Hood photo competition!!

Our First 'Make it a New Year's Resolution' Winner!
We all know the new years is a time for making plans for the coming year, and we have the easiest New Year's resolution yet, and you can tick off part of it pretty quickly. Just sign up and commit to getting involved in Neighbours Day. Those that do sign up go into the draw for a $100 grocery voucher - there is still a chance to win one in January and in February.
The first of our draws for the grocery voucher has been made and the winner is Stephanie Moran of Red Beach! Congratulations Stephanie!
More on the campaign and how to get involved is below!


Make it a New Year's Resolution!
Earlier this year we put it to the Neighbours Day community to vote on the best way to launch Neighbours Day 2017. The winning idea was is 'Make it a New Years Resolution', and so that is what we're rolling with. Make getting involved in Neighbours Day your New Year's Resolution.
If you or anyone else signs up for Neighbours Day 2017 between today and the 31st of January you go in a drawer to win a $100 grocery voucher. We'll be making 2 more draws, one this month and one in February.
We know there are some of you who are real champions of Neighbours Day Aotearoa, so for those that get the most people joining up we have a little incentive for you too. We've added a section in the join up page where people can mention how they heard about Neighbours Day. This is where all those awesome people you get to join up can pop your name. If you, or your organisation, come out on tops and have the most new members joining up then you will win a $100 grocery voucher as well!!! Whaaattt!! Now that will come in handy either for your awesome Neighbours Day event, or your friendly neighbourly bbq, or will pay for the TimTam's you bring when you have a cup of tea with your neighbours.
And just in case the chance to get involved in Neighbours Day and maybe win a voucher still isn't enough then how about this! - our Neighbours Day Members get tips and advice on how to make their Neighbours Day especially awesome, how and where to apply for funding or support in your community for your neighbours day activities, AND we'll be having a few more spot prize draws in the coming months that will help make your neighbours day activities even more fabulous.
Now that right there is a even more of an incentive to get either your fine self or others you know involved! So make sure you share the love and spread the word.


Neighbourhood Champions!
There are only a few days left to get your Neighbourhood Champion nominations in. Our January Neighbourhood champion gets the chance to win this beautiful pohutakawa necklace from Paul Harris Art and Design. Next month we have a lovely Orania skin care package to give our Neighbourhood Champion. So get those stories into Kiaora@neighboursday.org.nz

I Heart My Hood Photo Competition
This month we will launching the I Heart My Hood photo competition. We'll be announcing the launch date on facebook and on our website in the coming weeks.
This year we're doing it a little differently. We really want to see and hear about the people in your neighbourhood. Portraits of our neighbourhood champions, or the people that to you personify your community or 'hood'. To help focus (excuse the photography pun) we've chosen three themes.
1 - I Heart the History of My Hood
Everywhere we live has history, and stories. Do you know your hood's history? Or maybe you know someone who has lived in the community for what seems like a million years, and know the place like that back of their hand. Was your hood the birth place of the women's vote, or maybe site of the biggest lamington ever made way back in 53' ....(Yes I know, random, but honestly we're interesting in anything and everything)... We want to capture that both photographically and with a little text to accompany the image. It could be a quote, or a short version of the story that's been told. By the way - this is also an awesome way to get our older 'story tellers' involved.
2 - I Heart Diversity in my Hood
New Zealand really has become a melting pot and that brings with it the rainbow of diversity of all kinds. We want to capture some of that photographically and again with a little story, quote or text that adds to the diversity story of your community. Maybe you have the 'united nations' living on one street, maybe your neighbourhood pot luck dinners are better and more interesting than an international food fair could every dream of! We want to see and hear about it.
3 - I Heart My Healthy Hood
With our clean green image, amazing fresh foods, picture perfect outdoor environment, we know there are neighbourhoods out there that personify 'health'. Is your neighbourhood or neighbour one of them? It could be through a neighbourhood walking group, or a 'from garden to plate thanks to the shared neighbourhood community garden' kind of thing. It might be a neighbourhood that has committed to getting the kids off screens and outside, or maybe its a whole street of cross fit power vegans ..... probably not ... but you never know. What ever it is, we want to see and hear about it with a great photo of the people involved, and a great quote or (short) story to go with it.
So get snapping and chatting. We'll have more information on I Heart My Hood available on facebook and on our website.
We're starting 2017 with a hiss and a roar. We hope you are too!

Make sure you sign up for Neighbours Day 2017. If you get a sudden urge to share Neighbours Day on social media, don't fight that urge and use - #neighboursday . If you have some awesome neighbourly stories feel free to email them to us at kiaora@neighboursday.org.nz.

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2821 days ago

Back at work? Make a plan

The Team from Ministry of Civil Defence & Emergency Management

If you're back in the office today, we hope you're not struggling too much. Do you know how you'll get home if there's no transport or who will get the kids if you can't get to them? Work through our Personal Workplace Emergency Plan and decide what you will do.
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If you're back in the office today, we hope you're not struggling too much. Do you know how you'll get home if there's no transport or who will get the kids if you can't get to them? Work through our Personal Workplace Emergency Plan and decide what you will do.
getthru.govt.nz...
Visit www.happens.nz... for more hints and tips.

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