Eyrewell Forest, West Eyreton

Time to tidy that garage

Time to tidy that garage

Use Neighbourly Market to make a few bucks while you're at it

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15 days ago

Fresh bunch of flowers

Sue from Kaiapoi

Freshly picked flowers sold at gate
Or text 0212222838 to order for pick up
A mix of colours or you can order only one colour
Pick up on Bramleys road

Price: $5

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15 days ago

Bulk Griselinia Plants

Vicki from Rangiora

Clearance sale on well established Griselinia Plants. Some slightly misshapen but will be just fine planted out. Around 100 available. $3 per plant. Woodend pickup.

Price: $3

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15 days ago

Cottage, small house wantd to rent

Desley from Swannanoa - Ohoka

Wanted cottage, small house to rent for step dad, with garage or shed for doing up old car. Quiet and reliable teanant. Fit, no smoking or pets

38 days ago

What's your favourite recipe for gooseberry?

Mei Leng Wong Reporter from NZ Gardener & Get Growing

Love gooseberries? Share your favourite way to enjoy them. We're looking for our readers' favourite family recipes for this delicious crop. Send yours to mailbox@nzgardener.co.nz, and if we use it in the magazine, you will receive a free copy of our December 2024 issue.

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16 days ago

Fresh broad beans

Sue from Kaiapoi

Freshly picked broad beans or come pick your own bucket full!
Great for hummus instead of chickpeas
Pick up on bramleys road off lineside road
Sold at gate $3 containers or 2 for $5
Text if you want larger amounts 0212222838

Price: $3

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16 days ago

Floor show

The Team from Resene ColorShop Rangiora

Spruce up your outdoor area for spring soirées in the sun with a simple but stylish rug you can personalise with your own design using your favourite Resene colours.

Find out how to create your own with these easy step by step instructions.

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16 days ago

Tall Bearded Iris - named varieties

Raewyn from Rangiora

Tall Bearded Iris bare rooted rhizomes. Named varieties available: Silverado, Merlot, Pirates Quest, Norwest Pride, Seashore, Supreme Sultan, Royal Crusader, and Sultry Mood. Cut to order and will need to be planted without delay. Pick up Rangiora by arrangement. Cash only. Message to make … View moreTall Bearded Iris bare rooted rhizomes. Named varieties available: Silverado, Merlot, Pirates Quest, Norwest Pride, Seashore, Supreme Sultan, Royal Crusader, and Sultry Mood. Cut to order and will need to be planted without delay. Pick up Rangiora by arrangement. Cash only. Message to make a time. Must be picked up by 14th November. Unnamed varieties also available for $5 each. Also 5 for $20 lucky dip mixed colours. Message for details.

Price: $7

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16 days ago

5 mixed Tall Bearded Iris rhizomes

Raewyn from Rangiora

Mixed colours, lucky dip, unnamed Tall Bearded Iris bare rooted rhizomes. 5 for $20. Cut to order so need to be planted without delay. Pick up Rangiora by arrangement. Cash only.
Message me for details.

Price: $20

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17 days ago

Calls for definition of ‘veteran’ to be widened

Nicole Mathewson Reporter from The Press

By David Hill, Local Democracy Reporter

The definition of ‘‘veteran’’ is just one of the barriers impacting on returned soldiers seeking help, a RSA representative says.

Rangiora RSA interim president Malcolm Wallace said confusion around the definition of veteran and changes to … View more
By David Hill, Local Democracy Reporter

The definition of ‘‘veteran’’ is just one of the barriers impacting on returned soldiers seeking help, a RSA representative says.

Rangiora RSA interim president Malcolm Wallace said confusion around the definition of veteran and changes to technology made it difficult for members to navigate the system.

Representatives of the Rangiora, Amberley, Kaiapoi and Papanui RSAs met with Veterans’ Affairs Minister Chris Penk in Rangiora recently to discuss their concerns.

Wallace said members were often facing a long wait to get a claim recognised by Veterans’ Affairs, with some waiting for two years or more.

A veteran is a soldier who has served overseas on a official deployment.

But Wallace is aware of several soldiers who served overseas and suffered injuries or medical issues, but are not covered.

One former soldier the Rangiora RSA has been working with served 20 years and developed a medical condition while serving in the South Pacific, but it was not an official deployment.

An ex-soldier speaking at the meeting said he injured his arm while working in an advisory role with the New Zealand Defence Force in the Middle East, but was not covered.

‘‘If you have a regimental number and you put on the uniform, then you can be ordered to go anywhere, so it shouldn’t matter what you end up doing,’’ Wallace said.

It meant some people get lost in the system, he said.

‘‘Veterans’ Affairs tells them they need to apply through ACC, but when they go to ACC they’re told to apply through Veterans’ Affairs.

‘‘It is important to recognise, our people are looking for a hand-up, not a hand-out.’’

Veterans have certain entitlements if approved by Veterans' Affairs, including for injuries and the Veterans' Pension.

The online system used by Veterans’ Affairs was ‘‘designed for much younger people’’, while communications through social media meant many were excluded, Wallace said.

Penk, a veteran who served with both the New Zealand and Australian navies, said the Government is reviewing the definition of a veteran.

‘‘People feel their service is not respected, so we are looking at that.’’

He said the Government has committed more resource to Veterans’ Affairs in a bid to get through a backlog of claims.

‘‘It has been a long standing issue and cases have built up over time, as the system’s not responding to the modern age.

‘‘We are caught between paper-based system and an online system.

‘‘We can be more effective with online applications, but we recognise that’s not going to work for everyone.’’

Penk said Veterans’ Affairs is making more of effort to work alongside community organisations, such as RSAs.

■ LDR is local body journalism co-funded by RNZ and NZ On Air.

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17 days ago

Chair raiser/lifter

Rob & Kate from Rangiora

Chair Lifters.
Fully adjustable chair lifters, 530 x 485-885 x 710mm. Will fit all style of chair bases. $80.00
Ph/text 0276088915

Price: $80

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19 days ago

Poll: How should Guy Fawkes be celebrated?

The Team from Neighbourly.co.nz

While it is a fun occasion, fireworks on Guy Fawkes Night has caused much conflict over the years, upsetting our pets and disrupting the sleep of neighbours.

How should we celebrate Guy Fawkes Night? Vote in our poll and share your thoughts below.

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How should Guy Fawkes be celebrated?
  • 28.8% With a city-wide public fireworks display
    28.8% Complete
  • 19.8% Small fireworks displays in each community
    19.8% Complete
  • 7.4% Keep it as is
    7.4% Complete
  • 33.6% We shouldn't celebrate it!
    33.6% Complete
  • 10% Anything but fireworks
    10% Complete
  • 0.5% Other - I'll share below
    0.5% Complete
3754 votes
17 days ago

Gang presence this weekend

The Team from Neighbourly.co.nz

International members of the Mongols MC are expected in Canterbury for an event marking five years since the gang established itself in New Zealand.

What you need to know:
-The gang has three chapters in the South Island. Wainoni-based Ōtautahi East, Ashburton-based Mid-South and SH1, Burnham.… View more
International members of the Mongols MC are expected in Canterbury for an event marking five years since the gang established itself in New Zealand.

What you need to know:
-The gang has three chapters in the South Island. Wainoni-based Ōtautahi East, Ashburton-based Mid-South and SH1, Burnham.
- Police say they will have ‘considerable resource’ in the region during the event from November 7-10.
- Police in Canterbury have planned a major operation around the event - thought to coincide with a national meeting - from November 7 to 10, and have drafted in staff from two other districts to help.
- Mongols members from across the country are expected to meet at the gang’s original South Island headquarters - a fortified property on SH1, Burnham, on the outskirts of Christchurch.
- Canterbury district commander Superintendent Tony Hill says:
“We’re prepared for multiple contingencies. We will be monitoring their behaviour very closely over the period, if they’re not behaving appropriately then we will be taking appropriate action quite swiftly.”

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17 days ago

Garden Sprayer 7 litre

Pauline from Rangiora

Mc Gregors garden sprayer works well pick up Newnham message me or 0212095513

Price: $20

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18 days ago

Single innerspring mattress

Pauline from Rangiora

Used as a spare to throw down when someone stayed over average condition
Text or call0212095513 pick up Newnham st

Free

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18 days ago

Dianthus (Pinks)

Raewyn from Rangiora

Commonly known as "pinks", we have 11cm pots of Dianthus. Pink bi-colour or Double white. Evergreen perennial with grey green foliage similar to carnations. Best in full sun. Cash on pickup. Message me with your phone number to arrange pick up. Variety of other perennials and natives … View moreCommonly known as "pinks", we have 11cm pots of Dianthus. Pink bi-colour or Double white. Evergreen perennial with grey green foliage similar to carnations. Best in full sun. Cash on pickup. Message me with your phone number to arrange pick up. Variety of other perennials and natives available for $5, some larger sizes at $7.

Price: $5

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