Waikuku & Waikuku Beach, Waikuku

Let's get familiar!

Let's get familiar!

Introduce yourself on the Know Thy Neighbour page.

Got something to swap or sell?

Got something to swap or sell?

Head to Market if you need to buy or list uniforms, books or bikes.

390 days ago

Sharp Microwave R340R 34lt

Stevie from Rangiora

Good condition
Internal Light intermittent
Turntable works fine but sometimes it makes a funny noise
Massive family microwave huge 34 Litres About 3 years old.
. MODEL R340R(W)

Powerful Output Power (1100 W) for Quick and Efficient Cooking

8 One-touch Instant Action Menus for Cooking … View more
Good condition
Internal Light intermittent
Turntable works fine but sometimes it makes a funny noise
Massive family microwave huge 34 Litres About 3 years old.
. MODEL R340R(W)

Powerful Output Power (1100 W) for Quick and Efficient Cooking

8 One-touch Instant Action Menus for Cooking and Reheating

New door design

Express Defrost Key with 3 Menus

Easy Defrost

Wide 320 mm Turntable

Instant Cook More/Less Setting

Large, 5-digit LCD Display

Lock Demonstration Mode

Alarm/Timer/Clock functions

Price: $120

390 days ago

New Comedy GIG

Tina from Swannanoa - Ohoka

Can Do Comedy is bringing comedy back to the Carlton. Grab some tickets today. They are selling fast. New gig new,old venue. l.facebook.com...

391 days ago

Are You a Low or Standard User?

The Team from NZ Compare

Another energy mystery that leaves many of us a tad confused…

Don’t be tricked into thinking a Low User plan means low costs. If you're a Standard User, sticking to Standard User plan is key to maximize savings. Compare plans wisely to make the right choice!

Your plan can change … View more
Another energy mystery that leaves many of us a tad confused…

Don’t be tricked into thinking a Low User plan means low costs. If you're a Standard User, sticking to Standard User plan is key to maximize savings. Compare plans wisely to make the right choice!

Your plan can change based on how many people are living at your house, what appliances you have running and/or what is used to cook with and heat the home.

Make sure you're on the right plan, take a squizz at our handy guide.
Learn more now

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392 days ago

Cozy up with a coffee and your favourite magazine this winter

Mags4Gifts

Until 3 September, purchase any magazine or newspaper on Mags4Gifts and automatically go in the draw to win a Sunbeam Barista Max Espresso Machine worth $499.

Mags4Gifts has a wide range of magazine and newspaper subscriptions. There’s something for the whole family! Start by browsing our best… View more
Until 3 September, purchase any magazine or newspaper on Mags4Gifts and automatically go in the draw to win a Sunbeam Barista Max Espresso Machine worth $499.

Mags4Gifts has a wide range of magazine and newspaper subscriptions. There’s something for the whole family! Start by browsing our best sellers which include NZ House & Garden, NZ Gardener, and The TV Guide. T&Cs apply.

The team at Mags4Gifts
Find out more

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393 days ago

Firewood X 4mtres

John from Rangiora

Firewood X 4mtr:
Free delivery within Rangiora other areaz by arrangement. There is 10mtrz dry old man pine from 80 year old treez.
The firewood is wet on the outside due to the amount of rain we have had over the last six weekz.
Ph/Text 022 0956381 John
Price: $450 Old Man Pine

Negotiable

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393 days ago
394 days ago

Worried About Winter Bills?

The Team from NZ Compare

Final call for winter deals, neighbours!
Worried about facing those winter bills? No worries, our budget-friendly power and broadband plans have you covered. Stay cozy, stay connected, and stress less. Hurry, these offers won't last!

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394 days ago

Hay bales for sale

Michael from Fernside

Small hay bales for sale shed stored $10 plus gst. 021355075

Negotiable

424 days ago

Cook a Heart Healthy Meal Today!

Heart Foundation NZ

A heart healthy diet is one rich in fruit and vegetables. Not only are they better for your heart, but they allow you to feel fuller with less calories. This amazing Vegetarian Lasagne from the Heart Foundation is definitely delightful. It's a perfect winter dish to warm you up and help keep … View moreA heart healthy diet is one rich in fruit and vegetables. Not only are they better for your heart, but they allow you to feel fuller with less calories. This amazing Vegetarian Lasagne from the Heart Foundation is definitely delightful. It's a perfect winter dish to warm you up and help keep your heart healthy. Let's get cooking! #HeartHealthy #EatingWell

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394 days ago

Have you got a great recipe for peas?

Mei Leng Wong Reporter from NZ Gardener & Get Growing

Dear neighbours, every month, NZ Gardener runs a series of reader recipes using a seasonal crop. This month, we're on the hunt for pea recipes! Send your best ones to mailbox@nzgardener.co.nz by August 27, 2023. Every published recipe wins a copy of the September issue of NZ Gardener.

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394 days ago

More Kiwis eligible for insulation grants

EECA

Everyone deserves a warm, dry, healthy home – see if you’re eligible for financial support to insulate and heat yours.

Warmer Kiwi Homes is a government grant that offers 80% - 90% of the cost of ceiling and underfloor insulation, and up to 80% off an energy-efficient heater, like a heat … View more
Everyone deserves a warm, dry, healthy home – see if you’re eligible for financial support to insulate and heat yours.

Warmer Kiwi Homes is a government grant that offers 80% - 90% of the cost of ceiling and underfloor insulation, and up to 80% off an energy-efficient heater, like a heat pump. In August, the eligibility criteria were extended so over 50,000 more households are eligible for insulation grants.

And you may get it even cheaper than that - lots of community organisations offer extra funding to reduce the cost further.

Check your eligibility, or check for your whānau.
Find out more

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395 days ago

Woodend Bypass promises cheer Waimakariri Mayor

Nicole Mathewson Reporter from Northern Outlook

By David Hill, local democracy reporter

The prospect of work beginning on the Woodend Bypass during the next Parliamentary term is welcome news, says Waimakariri mayor Dan Gordon.

The Labour government announced plans last week to build the Woodend Bypass by 2030.

This followed … View more
By David Hill, local democracy reporter

The prospect of work beginning on the Woodend Bypass during the next Parliamentary term is welcome news, says Waimakariri mayor Dan Gordon.

The Labour government announced plans last week to build the Woodend Bypass by 2030.

This followed National’s announcement it remained committed to building the bypass, if elected in October’s general election.

‘"The community has been calling out for this promised infrastructure to be delivered and for concrete timeframes for construction to start,"Gordon said.

"For both major parties to identify this as a priority project is great news."

The Woodend Bypass has been in the pipeline for decades.

The existing stretch of State Highway 1 is one of the most dangerous roads in Canterbury, with nine fatal and 33 serious crashes between 2000 and 2018.

National promised to build the bypass in the lead up to the 2017 general election, but a change in government priorities has seen it languishing as an "horizon project" in the National Land Transport Plan.

Associate Transport Minister Kieran McAnulty announced a series of safety improvements last year in bid to alleviate community concerns, while residents waited for the bypass to be built.

North Canterbury-based Labour List MP Dan Rosewarne said the bypass would now be brought forward in the 2024-27 National Land Transport Plan.

The Christchurch Northern Link will be upgraded from Waimakariri River to Ashley River, including the proposed alignment to the east of the Woodend township.

"I would like to see on the ground work get under way next year, but the 2026-27 financial year is more realistic," Rosewarne said.

"For a lot of projects around the country, the design work and planning has still got to be done, but with Woodend the design is almost complete and the land is already consented."

Work is expected to be completed by 2030.

National announced last month that construction of the Woodend Bypass would begin during its first term of government, as part of its Transport for the Future plan.

Waimakariri MP and National’s Associate Transport Spokesperson, Matt Doocey, said Labour’s announcement was "cynical at best".

"Labour were the ones who cancelled this vital roading project, leaving the Woodend community split in two by increasingly dangerous traffic levels year on year.

"Now they want that same community to believe they have their interests at heart."

National has said it would commit $270 million to project, but Rosewarne said the costs were likely to be higher, with labour shortages and compliance costs likely to drive up costs.

Transport Minister David Parker released the 2024 draft Government Policy Statement on Transport last week, announcing the government would increase its investment to $5.4 billion for road maintenance and $3.8b for road improvements over the next three years.

A further $3.6b was earmarked for public transport.

The increased investment would be funded through increasing petrol tax by 4 cents a litre per year from next year.

While the prospect of an increase in petrol tax may not be welcomed news, the Reserve Bank was predicting inflation to drop to 2.7% by the middle of next year, which should reduce the burden, Rosewarne said.

National has indicated its roading policy would be funded through a variety of sources, including toll roads, equity financing from entities like the Super Fund and KiwiSaver funds, and foreign investment.

■ Public interest journalism funded through New Zealand on Air.

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394 days ago

Rangiora Bowling Club HAVE A GO DAY

Roger from Rangiora

We’ll be at Goode Street this Saturday
It’ll be another HAVE A GO DAY.
Ten to Twelve and One till Three,
Time to play and be home for tea.
Coaching and gear in plentiful supply
Just wear flat shoes and ,of course,a smile.
Have a crack it’s a lot of fun,
Even more so when we get the … View more
We’ll be at Goode Street this Saturday
It’ll be another HAVE A GO DAY.
Ten to Twelve and One till Three,
Time to play and be home for tea.
Coaching and gear in plentiful supply
Just wear flat shoes and ,of course,a smile.
Have a crack it’s a lot of fun,
Even more so when we get the sun.
So see you all on Saturdee,
The Bowling Green is the place to be.

395 days ago

Nice Neighbour: Dave Murdoch - 'They don't come better!'

The Team from Neighbourly.co.nz

Dave Murdoch of Tauranga was nominated by Ian Smith for being quite simply, the nicest neighbour!

"Dave next door is the best - we live in an apartment block in the CBD and every day he gets up and cleans the driveway- always puts out everyone’s rubbish bins and scrubs them out every time… View more
Dave Murdoch of Tauranga was nominated by Ian Smith for being quite simply, the nicest neighbour!

"Dave next door is the best - we live in an apartment block in the CBD and every day he gets up and cleans the driveway- always puts out everyone’s rubbish bins and scrubs them out every time they are emptied. He cleaned around our pool area after a storm recently as we were busy at work. He is always first to help others whenever he can whether they have an issue with their unit or a stranger having car trouble out on the street - They don’t come better!"

If you have a Nice Neighbour, don't keep it to yourself. You might win a $25 Prezzy® card each and a shoutout on Stuff. Go on, nominate them now!

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397 days ago

Poll: Covid restrictions: Too soon or about time?

The Team from Neighbourly.co.nz

Prime Minister Chris Hipkins announced the end of the final pandemic-related public health orders which is the mandatory seven-day isolation for people infected and mask requirement in health facilities. For some, it's a welcome change but for others this is a concerning move. How are you … View morePrime Minister Chris Hipkins announced the end of the final pandemic-related public health orders which is the mandatory seven-day isolation for people infected and mask requirement in health facilities. For some, it's a welcome change but for others this is a concerning move. How are you feeling about the changes?

Type 'Not For Print' if you wish your comments to be excluded from the We Say You Say column of your local paper.

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Covid restrictions: Too soon or about time?
  • 37.6% Too soon
    37.6% Complete
  • 39.3% About time!
    39.3% Complete
  • 23.1% I'm don't mind either way
    23.1% Complete
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