Waikuku & Waikuku Beach, Waikuku

New Post Shop in Rangiora

Debra from Kaiapoi

Hi just to let everyone know the new Post Office/Kiwibank is in the PaperTree store, 206 High Street, Rangiora, opposite the Old one.

Age Concern New Zealand wishes everyone a safe and fun filled Halloween.

The Team from Age Concern New Zealand

We wish everyone a safe Halloween but we need to remember that not everyone wants to be part of Halloween celebrations.

For some older people Halloween can be a frightening and scary time so here are some helpful tips so everyone can enjoy themselves and come away with fond memories:

- Make … View moreWe wish everyone a safe Halloween but we need to remember that not everyone wants to be part of Halloween celebrations.

For some older people Halloween can be a frightening and scary time so here are some helpful tips so everyone can enjoy themselves and come away with fond memories:

- Make it a family affair and go trick or treating with your kids or a group from your neighbourhood.
- Call your neighbours in advance to make sure it’s okay to call in to trick-or-treat
- If you don’t want trick-or-treaters calling print or make a sign for your letterbox or window saying no thanks. (New Zealand Police have had downloadable signs)
- If you are a trick-or-treater, respect the people who have a sign asking for you to stay away
- Keep your lights on and guests outside
- Keep your eye out for your older family members, friends and neighbours this Halloween and make sure we all get to enjoy the celebration.

Remember you can help make this a great celebration for your family and community and a great opportunity to connect with your older neighbours.

If you want to go one step further Age Concern New Zealand would like to encourage all Kiwis to sign up to their Dignity Champion Campaign to show a commitment to breaking down ageism and stereotypes and encouraging dignity and respect for older people.

Become an Age Concern Dignity Champion www.ageconcern.org.nz... this Halloween and involve and celebrate the older people in your lives.

panelbeater wanted

Bert from Sefton

craftsman panelbeater wanted to cut some rust out of a Nissan Safari roof line - can supply all tools and workshop

locally made small burners

Bert from Sefton

Hi - I make these - well known around NZ www.littlecracker.co.nz... and import these from Greece www.woodovens.co.nz... good discount for locals!

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Time Bank Waimakariri

Peter from Rangiora

Thanks to those who came to the meeting this evening to discuss the possibility of re-starting Timebank Waimakariri. We had a wide ranging discussion about the practicalities of setting the timebank up and whether there was a will to explore this further.

We concluded that there was sufficient… View moreThanks to those who came to the meeting this evening to discuss the possibility of re-starting Timebank Waimakariri. We had a wide ranging discussion about the practicalities of setting the timebank up and whether there was a will to explore this further.

We concluded that there was sufficient interest to continue and to hold a further meeting to give those who couldn't come tonight a chance to hear further about the idea. One key conclusion from tonight's meeting was that we needed a strong, committed, interested group to support the idea.

We will try to organise a follow-up meeting in towards the end of November at a time and place which will make it possible for more people to attend.
Watch this space !!

Giveaway- Christmas Country Fete

Reporter Northern Outlook

Double Pass to be won!

***Won by Vikki Eder

Kaece runs the South Island

Jonathan Leask Reporter from Northern Outlook

Kaece Wright will run from Bluff to Picton in 19 days.

Read here: www.stuff.co.nz...

welding fire box

Stephanie from Kaiapoi

i am looking for someone to weld crack in my cast iron fire box.needs to be done at my place.any suggestion would be great

Only a few more days to nominate a great local business...

Vodafone New Zealand

It's not too late to nominate a business in your community for a Vodafone Local Business Award! Nominate one today to given them (and yourself!) a chance to win great prizes.

Whether it's your favourite builder or baker, café or cleaner, barista or barrister - if they're local, … View moreIt's not too late to nominate a business in your community for a Vodafone Local Business Award! Nominate one today to given them (and yourself!) a chance to win great prizes.

Whether it's your favourite builder or baker, café or cleaner, barista or barrister - if they're local, we want to hear about them. We're proud to be recognising and celebrating outstanding Kiwi businesses in every corner of New Zealand.

Nominate your favourite business now and you’re in the draw to win one of two $100 Prezzy® cards! Nominate now

Timebank Waimakariri

Peter from Rangiora

A few weeks ago a number of people expressed interest in a meeting to discuss Timebank in Waimakariri. We'd like to hold a meeting with those interested in to discussing this further (the 'we' are myself, Peter Allen, Waimakariri District Councillor, community development portfolio … View moreA few weeks ago a number of people expressed interest in a meeting to discuss Timebank in Waimakariri. We'd like to hold a meeting with those interested in to discussing this further (the 'we' are myself, Peter Allen, Waimakariri District Councillor, community development portfolio holder and Karen Lindsay-Lees, member of the Community team, Waimakariri District Council).
We are thinking of holding this meeting on Wednesday 26th October at 7pm at the Waimakariri Council, High Street, Rangiora.
We'd appreciate a reply from those interest to let us know how much interest there is in such a meeting.

Have you made a plan?

The Team from Ministry of Civil Defence & Emergency Management

Make a plan with your family that includes what you’ll do if you can’t get home, who can help you and who in your neighbourhood might need your help. www.happens.nz...

Want to head along to the NZ Motorhome, Caravan and Leisure Show next weekend at Horncastle Arena?

Shannon Beynon Reporter from Northern Outlook

Simply comment on this post, telling us where your favourite NZ holiday destination is. Tickets will be drawn on Monday October 31.

This weeks advertised special

CJ's Drive Thru Plant Farm

Corokia Frosted Chocolate is a lush, rich coloured native hedging. It's popular because it doesn't get huge and take over. Therefore it's ideal for the patio/entertainment area. It also produces small yellow flowers in summer. Get on down and grab some this weekend!

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Timebank

Peter from Rangiora

Thanks to those of you who replied to my earlier post regarding a meeting to discuss Timebank. We'll go ahead with this meeting tomorrow evening (Wednesday) starting at 7pm in the committee room Waimakariri District Council High Street Rangiora. Some can't attend tomorrow evening but … View moreThanks to those of you who replied to my earlier post regarding a meeting to discuss Timebank. We'll go ahead with this meeting tomorrow evening (Wednesday) starting at 7pm in the committee room Waimakariri District Council High Street Rangiora. Some can't attend tomorrow evening but this meeting will at least enable us to get a sense of the issues around Timebank and what we need to do to promote the idea.

Cleaner required

Marie from Pegasus

Hi there, can anyone please recommend a good and reliable cleaner in the area? Many thanks