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Kaiapoi locals will have the chance to help plant the seeds of a unique new nature reserve in their own backyard.
This weekend, the Waimakariri District Council is holding one of its first community planting days at Huria Reserve, in the Kaiapoi South regeneration area.
The reserve is a … View moreKaiapoi locals will have the chance to help plant the seeds of a unique new nature reserve in their own backyard.
This weekend, the Waimakariri District Council is holding one of its first community planting days at Huria Reserve, in the Kaiapoi South regeneration area.
The reserve is a partnership between the council and the Ngāi Tūāhuriri rūnanga – through the Te Kōhaka o Tūhaitara Trust – to develop a new heritage and mahinga kai (traditional food gathering) site.
Councillor and trustee Al Blackie said they encouraged locals to come and lend a hand.
“Help us plant some lovely native plants including harakeke, hoheria, kānuka and the mighty tōtara, and we will make sure you stay warm with a coffee cart on site and a free sausage from the BBQ.”
The mahinga kai area aimed to recognise the significant cultural value of the site for Te Ngāi Tūāhuriri Rūnanga, he said.
Mahinga kai describes both the food and natural resources that mana whenua gather in their ancestral takiwā (area), as well as the practices they used.
The public reserve would eventually take up eight hectares, and provide space for traditional mahinga kai activities, and cultural and social activities including nature play and education.
The recreation area would feature walking and cycling trails, as well as a heritage trail, the council said.
Trust chair Greg Byrnes said this was an exciting development that continue to build on the trust’s work – and fulfilled the commitment made by the council and Ngāi Tūāhuriri in the Waimakariri Residential Recovery Plan.
“We look forward to working with the wider community to make this reserve a unique space in the district.”
People interested in taking part in the planting day can meet at Huria Reserve off Courtenay Drive on Saturday, May 28, from 10am to 12.30pm.
In early July, The Press will also hold a volunteer planting day at a site in Christchurch’s former residential red zone.
Trees That Count pledged 10,000 native trees in support of The Press-backed campaign for Christchurch to be recognised as a National Park City – a greener, healthier, and wilder place to live.
To achieve this status, residents and city leaders must prove to the National Park City Foundation they are willing to do the work to improve Christchurch’s environment.
To this end, The Press will invite Cantabrians to join together to plant 5000 trees in a single day in early July, in what could be the biggest one-day tree-planting effort in the city’s history.
The other 5000 trees donated through the Trees That Count website will be planted by Ngāti Wheke, Conservation Volunteers, Avon-Ōtākaro Network, and the Banks Peninsula Conservation Trust.
Two long-time friends who always wanted to enter the Coast to Coast have finally made that journey – but sitting down the whole way.
North Cantabrians Douglas Moody and Gary Cassidy joined more than 240 other scooter riders on Saturday for this year's Tranz Alpine Scooter Safari, raising … View moreTwo long-time friends who always wanted to enter the Coast to Coast have finally made that journey – but sitting down the whole way.
North Cantabrians Douglas Moody and Gary Cassidy joined more than 240 other scooter riders on Saturday for this year's Tranz Alpine Scooter Safari, raising funds for the Cancer Society.
The pair have been friends since starting Kaiapoi High School together as 3rd formers in 1980 – 42 years ago.
Moody, based in Loburn, and Cassidy, based in Rangiora, said they were keen to help support the Cancer Society’s work in the region.
“Growing up together, we had always wanted to enter the Coast to Coast as a team,” Moody said.
“Little did we know, eventually we would fulfil that dream albeit sitting down.”
Moody said the trip - which began in Canterbury and traversed the Southern Alps to end in Hokitika - went well, despite the weather.
"Of the six safaris I have taken part in, this was probably the most difficult in terms of weather over the course of the day. We had it all from challenging winds, rain, cold temperatures, and snow on the ground.
"Had we been scheduled to ride the day earlier, we likely wouldn’t have gotten through."
He hoped to raise $2500 towards the overall goal of raising $350,000 this year.
Donations can still be made to scootersafari.org.nz...
The hunt is officially on for New Zealand's best collection of houseplants
. Which means you could be 2022 Houseplant Hero. There’s some great prizes to be won! To enter, tell us in writing (no more than 500 words) what potted plants you have, the time you put into caring for them, and what … View moreThe hunt is officially on for New Zealand's best collection of houseplants
. Which means you could be 2022 Houseplant Hero. There’s some great prizes to be won! To enter, tell us in writing (no more than 500 words) what potted plants you have, the time you put into caring for them, and what you love about them. Send us up to five photos of your indoor plant displays. Email mailbox@nzgardener.co.nz. Meanwhile, here's last year's winner Alyce Read, from Nelson.
Hi. I am looking for an English Tutor for my 14 year old daughter. Needs coaching to build her confidence in English
Only 36 seats left - Showing 25th May at Ashburton Cinema.
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Lovely Bassinet - comes with excellent duvet plus pillow case, blankets, winter sheets, summer sheets, fitted sheets, some pillow cases, 2 mattress protectors. Silk Pillow cases which helps protects babies hair from rubbing off due to movement and pillow. All in very good condition, been well … View moreLovely Bassinet - comes with excellent duvet plus pillow case, blankets, winter sheets, summer sheets, fitted sheets, some pillow cases, 2 mattress protectors. Silk Pillow cases which helps protects babies hair from rubbing off due to movement and pillow. All in very good condition, been well looked after from a smoke and pet free home. Veil has a few holes in it as shown in photo, and some chaffing on arm. $120
I also have a transitional bassinet that hangs in the cot (photo shows our own sticks which you can see how it would hand in the cot, great for getting baby use to surrounding of the cot. This comes with sheets, blankets, pillow, silk pillow case etc $70
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Who would have thought pine chair feet could make such an amazing addition to your home décor? Painting these with Resene testpots and stacking them to make contemporary candle holders is a breeze.
Find out how to create your own.
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The Aviation Museum Ashburton is holding a pre-release screening of Top Gun Maverick at the Ashburton Regent Cinema 25th May.
Less than 53 tickets left!
Tickets Selling Fast!
Call Stephen - 027 649-0650 or Dennis - 027 222-1281 to purchase.
Did anyone else see the long line of lights traveling across the sky tonight at about 6.30 .
The line was dead straight and travelling north, northwest , to east, southeast at a fairly quick pace, taking about 3 to 4 mins to traverse the sky.
The line was made up of what looked like a row of slow … View moreDid anyone else see the long line of lights traveling across the sky tonight at about 6.30 .
The line was dead straight and travelling north, northwest , to east, southeast at a fairly quick pace, taking about 3 to 4 mins to traverse the sky.
The line was made up of what looked like a row of slow meteorites
Any suggestions of what it may be?
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Free to a good home, come and collect. Still in good working order. PM me for collection details.
Garage Sale 9am Saturday 21st May at 80 Belmont Ave. All sorts of interesting things. household items, furniture, bric-a-brac, linen, pictures...etc
Garage Sale 9am Saturday 21st May at 80 Belmont Ave. All sorts of interesting things. household items, furniture, bric-a-brac, linen, pictures...etc
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