Eyrewell Forest, West Eyreton

1520 days ago

Wool

Marianne from Rangiora

Hi does anyone have any left over wool scraps or balls of Moda Vera Fayette similar to what is shown please. It doesn't have to be these colours as the photo is just an example.
Please ring on 3133003 Thanks.

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1516 days ago

Rhubarb

Elizabeth from Kaiapoi

Does anyone have rhubarb growing they dont use.

Free

1516 days ago

Celebrate 30 years of Daffodil Day with us

Cancer Society

At every Cancer Society office around the country, you’ll find a caring team that supports, informs and empowers those facing cancer and their whānau.

Later this month we’ll be celebrating the 30th anniversary of Daffodil Day, the most important day in our fundraising calendar. A day … View more
At every Cancer Society office around the country, you’ll find a caring team that supports, informs and empowers those facing cancer and their whānau.

Later this month we’ll be celebrating the 30th anniversary of Daffodil Day, the most important day in our fundraising calendar. A day that relies on the support of more than 11,000 volunteers.

Money raised goes towards support services, education and awareness programmes, and to fund vital research into the causes and treatments of all types of cancers.

Our 30th Daffodil Day is on Friday 28th August.

Please support the superhero volunteers in your neighborhood with a donation to the Cancer Society, donate online at daffodilday.org.nz or at your local ANZ branch.
Donate now

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1517 days ago

POTTED DAFFODILS AND RUSTIC BIRD FEEDERS FOR SALE

Arthur from Rangiora

Potted daffodils mixed and Tete A Tete mini daffodils at only $5.00 per pot of 3 in flower and bud.
Also Rustic bird feeders at only $15.00 each.
At our model railway club rooms 13 Blake street Rangiora from 10 am to 12pm.
For the children we have THOMAS AND FRIENDS to drive on our large layout.

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1517 days ago

Random Acts of Kindness – August 1st to 31st 💞

The Team from Neighbourhood Support New Zealand

All it takes is a kind gesture to change someone’s day. From paying it forward in line at a cafe to giving flowers to a neighbour ‘just because’ - this month we’re encouraging our members and supporters to make New Zealand a better place one random act of kindness at a time.

The options … View more
All it takes is a kind gesture to change someone’s day. From paying it forward in line at a cafe to giving flowers to a neighbour ‘just because’ - this month we’re encouraging our members and supporters to make New Zealand a better place one random act of kindness at a time.

The options for doing so are endless! Being kind doesn’t have to cost a thing, after all a smile is free. For those who want to go the extra mile, here’s some other ideas: Buy extra kai at the grocery store to donate to a food bank, build a free community library for your street, bring treats into work for colleagues, send an encouraging text to someone who needs it, let a car into the traffic ahead of you, take a gift over to new neighbours and introduce yourself, write positive messages in chalk on sidewalks around your neighbourhood, or surprise loved ones with a visit.

This month’s theme also coincides with Random Acts of Kindness Day (New Zealand) which is coming up on September 1st.

Let us know how you’re spreading kindness in your community by tagging us in your posts + using the following hashtag so we can see what you get up to:

#NSNZrandomactsofkindness

1517 days ago

Are you getting our free gardening tips every week?

Mei Leng Wong Reporter from NZ Gardener & Get Growing

Subscribe to our e-zine Get Growing. In this week’s issue we show how to grow potatoes in containers in time for Christmas. Plus grow your own sprouts, build homes for geckos and skinks, leave frosted plants alone, collect free rainwater and let lachenalias set seed.

Meet some gardening … View more
Subscribe to our e-zine Get Growing. In this week’s issue we show how to grow potatoes in containers in time for Christmas. Plus grow your own sprouts, build homes for geckos and skinks, leave frosted plants alone, collect free rainwater and let lachenalias set seed.

Meet some gardening superheroes and nominate a greenfingered good sort to be the Ryman Healthcare Gardener of the Year. Plus go in the draw for copies of NZ House & Garden’s August issue.

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1517 days ago

Check your windows for draughts

Exceed - we fix windows & doors

To reduce drafts around your windows, and therefore keep your home warmer during winter, it is worth checking your friction stays - the hinge which holds the part of the window which opens to the frame. There are several problems which can develop over time:

1. The friction wears out & windows… View more
To reduce drafts around your windows, and therefore keep your home warmer during winter, it is worth checking your friction stays - the hinge which holds the part of the window which opens to the frame. There are several problems which can develop over time:

1. The friction wears out & windows flop open in the breeze,

2. The hinge gets corroded & stiff to open, sometimes this can be re-covered by spraying the 4 friction joints with a spray lube, anything but the red 556 CRC which has a cutting compound in it.

3. The hinge wears & loses the ability to pull the top of the window closed

An easy way to check your friction stays is with our free draft testing card. To request a card, or book a free assessment, give us a call on 0800 25 25 00

From Brent & Belinda

The Team at Exceed

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1517 days ago

Canterbury winegrowers well-placed to weather climate change

Nicole Mathewson Reporter from Northern Outlook

North Canterbury’s winegrowers are in a good position to weather the storm of climate change as they’re already accustomed to delaing with adversity, research suggests.

Bragato Research Institute viticulture extension and research manager Len Ibbotson said there would be an increase in weather… View more
North Canterbury’s winegrowers are in a good position to weather the storm of climate change as they’re already accustomed to delaing with adversity, research suggests.

Bragato Research Institute viticulture extension and research manager Len Ibbotson said there would be an increase in weather swings in future, but the Caterbury region was well-placed to cope.

Read more here.

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1518 days ago

Looking for Corflute for signs

Annette from Rangiora

Hi just looking for any old corflute or anything else suitable for making signs to go on fences for a good cause.

1517 days ago

Can you help us find New Zealand's 2020 Gardener of the year?

Neighbourly.co.nz

Calling all gardeners! We've teamed up with NZ Gardener for the Ryman Healthcare Gardener of the Year 2020. This year, Kiwis can nominate and read nominations on Neighbourly.

Ryman Healthcare with NZ Gardener is on the hunt for green-fingered good sorts – individuals or groups who have … View more
Calling all gardeners! We've teamed up with NZ Gardener for the Ryman Healthcare Gardener of the Year 2020. This year, Kiwis can nominate and read nominations on Neighbourly.

Ryman Healthcare with NZ Gardener is on the hunt for green-fingered good sorts – individuals or groups who have used their gardening skills to help other people.

There are some amazing prizes up for grabs so if you know a homegrown hero who is using their gardening skills for good, nominate them here now!
Nominate Now

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1518 days ago

Scottish Country Dancing

Elizabeth from Oxford

Oxford Scottish Country Dance Club invites you to their Annual Tea Dance on Sat 8th August 4pm-8pm at the Oxford Town Hall. ALL Welcome, no dance partners required. Soup provided for tea.
Admission Dancers $7 plus a plate. Spectators $3 plus a plate .

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1518 days ago

Canterbury Honda

Mark from Rangiora

Warning and review of Canterbury Honda, Woodend Honda. Overcharged me for work on my bike, didn't call me to let me know it was going to cost more (more than double what we talked about). Made me make payment before i could get my bike back. Set my chain tension to hard, ie there was literally… View moreWarning and review of Canterbury Honda, Woodend Honda. Overcharged me for work on my bike, didn't call me to let me know it was going to cost more (more than double what we talked about). Made me make payment before i could get my bike back. Set my chain tension to hard, ie there was literally no movement in it at all. Was not interested in coming to a resolution over cost.

1547 days ago

South Island petrol prices plummet

Anna Williams Reporter from The Press

Christchurch is leading the country in petrol price falls – but the AA is asking why it didn't happen sooner.

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1525 days ago

Unusual condition means man can't stand the sound of his own family

Nicole Mathewson Reporter from Northern Outlook

A North Canterbury grandfather is desperate to spend time with his mokopuna, but an uncommon medical condition means he can’t tolerate their noise.

Rangiora’s Ivan Rupene-Ryan only received an official diagnosis of superior canal dehiscence syndrome (SCDS) in recent months, but has lived with … View more
A North Canterbury grandfather is desperate to spend time with his mokopuna, but an uncommon medical condition means he can’t tolerate their noise.

Rangiora’s Ivan Rupene-Ryan only received an official diagnosis of superior canal dehiscence syndrome (SCDS) in recent months, but has lived with the progressive intolerance to noise since his first episode almost two years ago.

He hopes his noise issues will be rectified through surgery. He is due to have otolaryngology surgery in two weeks and while he knows that comes with its own risks, he has to go through with it to give himself any chance at a return to normal life.

He wanted to share his story to let anyone else living with the condition know they were not alone and to try to improve others’ understanding of what it was like to live with such a condition constantly.

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1519 days ago

This week’s AMI Kind Neighbours are Grant and Annette, nominated by Olga Reid from Stoke.

Neighbourly.co.nz

Neighbourly gems are getting shout outs all over the country on our AMI Kind Neighbour Page. Have you got a good sort worthy of recognition? Get your nominations in here.

“I am 83 living alone. My neighbours Grant and Annette Phillips were wonderful during the lockdown, getting my shopping … View more
Neighbourly gems are getting shout outs all over the country on our AMI Kind Neighbour Page. Have you got a good sort worthy of recognition? Get your nominations in here.

“I am 83 living alone. My neighbours Grant and Annette Phillips were wonderful during the lockdown, getting my shopping and taking me to the dentist when I broke my dentures and had no way of getting them mended. When I needed help in an emergency they were there for me reattaching the connections under my bed which I could not get to.They have taken me to doctors appointments and helped when I needed help in the house after a fall and when my Medic Alarm has been activated.”

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