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1996 days ago

Want free gardening advice? *WIN*

Rachel Clare Reporter from NZ Gardener & Get Growing

Delivered every Friday to your email inbox, Get Growing is a free digital magazine that offers seasonal gardening advice from NZ Gardener magazine's team of experts.

Each week we answer your burning gardening questions and tell you the top tasks to do in your backyard this weekend.

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Delivered every Friday to your email inbox, Get Growing is a free digital magazine that offers seasonal gardening advice from NZ Gardener magazine's team of experts.

Each week we answer your burning gardening questions and tell you the top tasks to do in your backyard this weekend.

Sign up to Get Growing today and be in to win a 12-month subscription to NZ Gardener magazine! Currently celebrating its 75th year, NZ Gardener magazine features New Zealand’s most beautiful gardens and the people behind them, as well as practical ideas relevant to all gardeners.
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1997 days ago

Miniature horse haven offers fairytale ending for rescued horses

Nicole Mathewson Reporter from Northern Outlook

From when their alarm rings at 5am for the first feed until hours after serving dinner, the "parents" at a Canterbury equine haven are exhausting themselves to give neglected miniature horses a fairytale ending.

Jenny and Lindsay Heperi, from North Canterbury's Mini Ha Ha Horse … View more
From when their alarm rings at 5am for the first feed until hours after serving dinner, the "parents" at a Canterbury equine haven are exhausting themselves to give neglected miniature horses a fairytale ending.

Jenny and Lindsay Heperi, from North Canterbury's Mini Ha Ha Horse Haven, are "mum and dad" to the hundreds of horses who have called their Swannanoa property home.

1997 days ago

Nominations open for Women of Influence Awards!

Women of Influence

Nominate the local hero or thought-leader in your community for the 2019 Women of Influence Awards. Whether she’s involved in grassroots community work or a global leader, recognise the passionate women who are creating real change and forging a path for others.

Head to … View more
Nominate the local hero or thought-leader in your community for the 2019 Women of Influence Awards. Whether she’s involved in grassroots community work or a global leader, recognise the passionate women who are creating real change and forging a path for others.

Head to www.womenofinfluence.co.nz for more information.
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1998 days ago

Dog grooming

Verna from Rangiora

We are very proud to announce that we are the only grooming shop with 2 Master Groomers under the same roof in the Rangiora area.

Verna from Verna's Pet Grooming is a Master Groomer, Judge and Tutor.

Also Nicola from Totally K9 Grooming is a Master Groomer.

We are 2 businesses under the … View more
We are very proud to announce that we are the only grooming shop with 2 Master Groomers under the same roof in the Rangiora area.

Verna from Verna's Pet Grooming is a Master Groomer, Judge and Tutor.

Also Nicola from Totally K9 Grooming is a Master Groomer.

We are 2 businesses under the same roof and also a mother and daughter team.

All breeds welcome!!

Hand stripping available!!

Monday- Friday 6.30am to 6.30pm

Feel free to call on - 03 313 1884

1999 days ago

Push for after-hours care in Waimakariri continues

Nicole Mathewson Reporter from Northern Outlook

The organiser of a community-led petition says she is thrilled to have gathered 10,000 signatures from people wanting better access to healthcare in the Waimakariri district.

The petition, which calls for an improvement to local after-hours healthcare, will be handed over to the Canterbury … View more
The organiser of a community-led petition says she is thrilled to have gathered 10,000 signatures from people wanting better access to healthcare in the Waimakariri district.

The petition, which calls for an improvement to local after-hours healthcare, will be handed over to the Canterbury District Health Board

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2003 days ago

Chicken houses

Marina Neighbourly Lead from Fernside

Asking on behalf. The North Canterbury Chicken Rescue needs someone to build a large chicken house. It needs to be sturdy, able to walk into, and have 10 laying boxes. They actually need 3 of these built. Is there a community group or individual or school out there that would be willing to take … View moreAsking on behalf. The North Canterbury Chicken Rescue needs someone to build a large chicken house. It needs to be sturdy, able to walk into, and have 10 laying boxes. They actually need 3 of these built. Is there a community group or individual or school out there that would be willing to take this on, including costs?

1998 days ago

Poll: Have you struggled to arrange childcare as a result of today's teacher strike?

Stacey Reporter from Stuff

Across the country, close to 50,000 primary, intermediate and secondary school teachers have said they will walk off the job for a one-day "mega-strike".

Education Minister Chris Hipkins, in the lead-up to the strike, said the offer to primary and secondary teachers worth $1.2 billion … View more
Across the country, close to 50,000 primary, intermediate and secondary school teachers have said they will walk off the job for a one-day "mega-strike".

Education Minister Chris Hipkins, in the lead-up to the strike, said the offer to primary and secondary teachers worth $1.2 billion over four years would not be increased.

To read more, click here

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Have you struggled to arrange childcare as a result of today's teacher strike?
  • 13.9% Yes
    13.9% Complete
  • 29.8% No
    29.8% Complete
  • 56.3% Does not impact me
    56.3% Complete
1184 votes
1998 days ago

Talofa and Happy Samoa Language Week!

The Team from Neighbourhood Support New Zealand

Samoa Language Week is an opportunity for every New Zealander to come together to help protect the stories, cultures and traditions our Pacific languages hold, for the benefit of future generations.

In honour of this month's national campaign, here's some common words you can learn to … View more
Samoa Language Week is an opportunity for every New Zealander to come together to help protect the stories, cultures and traditions our Pacific languages hold, for the benefit of future generations.

In honour of this month's national campaign, here's some common words you can learn to say and use in Samoan while out supporting our young people.

#NSNZsupportingouryoungpeople

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1999 days ago

For a solid future, get a trade!

Ara Institute of Canterbury

If you want a career with variety, a good income and the potential to be your own boss, getting a trade is a smart move.

At Ara Institute of Canterbury we’ve got lots of trades courses starting in Christchurch in July. Options include painting and decorating, electrical engineering, carpentryView more
If you want a career with variety, a good income and the potential to be your own boss, getting a trade is a smart move.

At Ara Institute of Canterbury we’ve got lots of trades courses starting in Christchurch in July. Options include painting and decorating, electrical engineering, carpentry and joinery. You’ll learn from inspirational mentors in real-life learning environments and you’ll get lots of hands-on experience to prepare you for the workplace.

To find out more visit our website or call 0800 24 24 76.
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2000 days ago

Animal masks

Ian from Rangiora

Hi
Does anyone know where I can buy some animal masks. Kmart have the ideal ones but they are out of stock. It's for my son's 1st birthday party. Looking for jungle type animals, lion monkey panda etc.
Thanks

1999 days ago

Dining Table and Chairs

Jenny from Kaiapoi

Glass dining table and 6 black chairs with wooden frame. In good condition. 1 of the chairs has slight rubbing on the material, but can’t see it as it’s on the inside.
Only selling as moving overseas. Bought from Freedom Furniture about 2 years ago for $1,200.
Pick up is Sovereign Palms, … View more
Glass dining table and 6 black chairs with wooden frame. In good condition. 1 of the chairs has slight rubbing on the material, but can’t see it as it’s on the inside.
Only selling as moving overseas. Bought from Freedom Furniture about 2 years ago for $1,200.
Pick up is Sovereign Palms, Kaiapoi.

$280 ono
Please contact Jenny 0211668743 or jenny_hopkins1@hotmail.com

Price: $280

1999 days ago

Poll: Do you support the teachers' mega-strike this Wednesday?

Stacey Reporter from Stuff

About 50,000 primary and secondary teachers will swap their pens for placards after their two unions rejected a series of pay offers. It will affect hundreds of thousands of students in more than 2000 schools.
To read more, click here

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Do you support the teachers' mega-strike this Wednesday?
  • 56.7% Yes!
    56.7% Complete
  • 37.6% No.
    37.6% Complete
  • 5.7% Haven't really thought about it.
    5.7% Complete
1924 votes
2000 days ago

Punching above her weight: 10-year-old Canterbury girl gets black belt in karate

Nicole Mathewson Reporter from Northern Outlook

She's scarcely 150 centimetres tall and weighs just 35 kilograms, but you wouldn't want to mess with Brooke Clark.

The 10-year-old from Clarkville, in North Canterbury, has just become the one of the youngest New Zealanders to receive a black belt in Shotokan Karate.

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2002 days ago

Proposed bus route changes upset residents of quiet North Canterbury subdivision

Nicole Mathewson Reporter from Northern Outlook

Residents in a North Canterbury subdivision are concerned their property values will drop if a bus route travels through their community.

Owners of properties at Sovereign Palms, Kaiapoi, are critical of proposed changes that send public buses through their subdivision.

Resident Joy Melhopt told… View more
Residents in a North Canterbury subdivision are concerned their property values will drop if a bus route travels through their community.

Owners of properties at Sovereign Palms, Kaiapoi, are critical of proposed changes that send public buses through their subdivision.

Resident Joy Melhopt told the Kaiapoi-Tuahiwi Community Board this wee that the community was concerned buses were not suitable for the area's narrow streets, tight roundabouts, and tranquil environment.

2000 days ago

Get your garden winter ready

Chloe from Eyrewell Forest

Keen gardener available to take on any job, pruning, weeding, trimming, mulching etc. Rangiora based but happy to travel. Give me a call, Chloe. Your Garden Genie 021 02938458

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