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2132 days ago

Caution advised after algal blooms found in two North Canterbury rivers

Nicole Mathewson Reporter from Northern Outlook

Health warnings have been issued for two North Canterbury rivers following the discovery of potentially toxic algal blooms.

Blue-green algae (benthic cyanobacteria) has been found in the Ashley/Rakahuri River, near the Rangiora-Loburn bridge. Other access points along the river may have … View more
Health warnings have been issued for two North Canterbury rivers following the discovery of potentially toxic algal blooms.

Blue-green algae (benthic cyanobacteria) has been found in the Ashley/Rakahuri River, near the Rangiora-Loburn bridge. Other access points along the river may have cyanobacteria present and people are advised to check for signs before accessing the water.

The algae has also been found in the Otukaikino/Waimakariri confluence near the State Highway 1 and Main North Rd bridges.

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2132 days ago

Children's Day is Sunday 3 March 2019!

The Team from Children's Day

Put tamariki first and celebrate by hosting an event for the tamariki and whānau in your neighbourhood. It can be anything, big or small! Register your event on the Children's Day website www.childrensday.org.nz... www.youtube.com...

2132 days ago

Health Warning – Algal Bloom in the Ashley / Rakahuri River

The Team from Neighbourly.co.nz

Canterbury District Health Board’s Community and Public Health unit have issued a health warning after potentially toxic blue-green algae (benthic cyanobacteria) were found in the Ashley / Rakahuri River near the Rangiora-Loburn Bridge.

There are also other access points along the Ashley / … View more
Canterbury District Health Board’s Community and Public Health unit have issued a health warning after potentially toxic blue-green algae (benthic cyanobacteria) were found in the Ashley / Rakahuri River near the Rangiora-Loburn Bridge.

There are also other access points along the Ashley / Rakahuri River that may have cyanobacteria present and people are advised to check for the presence of cyanobacteria and avoid contact.

People and animals, particularly dogs, should avoid the area of the Ashley / Rakahuri River near the Rangiora-Loburn Bridge until the health warning has been lifted.

“Exposure may cause skin rashes, nausea, stomach cramps, tingling and numbness around the mouth and fingertips,” Dr Pink says.

“If you experience any of these symptoms, visit your doctor immediately, also let your doctor know if you’ve had contact with dark brown/black algal mats or water in this area.”

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2133 days ago

VOLUNTEERS NEEDED for ARTS IN OXFORD GALLERY

Do you like meeting visitors, or are interested in the arts or working collectively? Can you spare 3 hours per week, per fortnight, or per month? If so, our art gallery would love to hear from you.
Arts in Oxford Gallery is a non-profit Charitable Trust (CC10601) fully operated by a volunteer … View more
Do you like meeting visitors, or are interested in the arts or working collectively? Can you spare 3 hours per week, per fortnight, or per month? If so, our art gallery would love to hear from you.
Arts in Oxford Gallery is a non-profit Charitable Trust (CC10601) fully operated by a volunteer team. Arts contribute to the cultural wellbeing of Canterbury. Contact artsinoxfordgallery@gmail.com

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2136 days ago

Is your paddling pool legal?

Sarah Reporter from Stuff

Hi neighbours,

Many people setting up paddling pools for their children this summer will be breaking the law - are you one of them?

Any pool, fixed or portable, deeper than 400mm is now subject to safety provisions under the Building Act, meaning there a quite a few rules you probably … View more
Hi neighbours,

Many people setting up paddling pools for their children this summer will be breaking the law - are you one of them?

Any pool, fixed or portable, deeper than 400mm is now subject to safety provisions under the Building Act, meaning there a quite a few rules you probably aren't even aware of.

For example, do you have a 1.2-metre fixed childproof fence with a self-closing gate opening outwards?

What are your thoughts on paddling pool safety? If faced with an inspection, would your pool set-up pass? Do you think all these rules are essential? What are your tips for setting up a paddling pool safely?
To read more about how to keep your kids safe in and around pools, click here.
(Please add "NFP/not for print" if you do not want your images/ comments used on Stuff)

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2133 days ago

Make the most of the holidays and get decorating and $ave with Resene!

Resene

Now’s a great time to get decorating! Save on Resene premium paint, stains, primers, sealers, wallpaper, decorating accessories and cleaning products! Get the GST value taken off the price.

PLUS if you are a Resene DIY Cardholder you can get an extra 5% off! That’s 20% OFF for Resene … View more
Now’s a great time to get decorating! Save on Resene premium paint, stains, primers, sealers, wallpaper, decorating accessories and cleaning products! Get the GST value taken off the price.

PLUS if you are a Resene DIY Cardholder you can get an extra 5% off! That’s 20% OFF for Resene Cardholders!

If you don’t have a card, sign up free online, www.resene.co.nz/diycard or while you are at your local Resene ColorShop.

And if you need help choosing your paints, wood stains, colours or wallpapers, your local Resene ColorShop staff can help you with all the advice and inspiration you need!
Find out more!

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2133 days ago

Yoga term 1

Marina Neighbourly Lead from Fernside

Why Choose Prenatal Yoga?
Pregnancy is the 9 month period where the body goes through the most changes in such a short time that the woman is predominantly in a state of introspection. It's a time where she is questioning her choices around keeping herself physically, mentally and emotionally… View more
Why Choose Prenatal Yoga?
Pregnancy is the 9 month period where the body goes through the most changes in such a short time that the woman is predominantly in a state of introspection. It's a time where she is questioning her choices around keeping herself physically, mentally and emotionally well for the sake of baby. From a Yoga perspective it is the most feminine physical state she can be in and some say the closest a woman can become enlightened for several reasons: 1) she is immersed in the creation process and can quietly tune into this on the inner levels. 2) she will enter a state of complete surrender in the birthing process. 3) she is embarking on an introspective journey to discover who she is.
At this time she can also become very conscious of the traits of her unborn child and may even connect with her/him on the inner levels. Attending Pregnancy Yoga at this time helps her on her introspective journey and gives her confidence to listen to the wise inner voice that becomes "mother's intuition". Prenatal Yoga will help her develop her intuition through breathing techniques and sensing into each asana (pose) to use her breath as a guide to focus and later surrender to the process. Sound in combination with the breath may also be used. The classes will strengthen, stretch and support her. It's also a beautiful time to develop a community of mothers and sometimes these groups stay together for years to come.

Mondays 7-8pm starting on 14 January, upstairs in the old Rangiora Hospital (white building)

Yoga for Everybody is 5:45pm-6:45pm Mondays, 12:10-12:50 on Tuesday/Thursday and 6:45-7:45 on Wednesdays

Negotiable

2134 days ago

Come and Try a Free Karate Class!

Anne from Kaiapoi

Get fit, reduce stress, increase confidence and learn how to stay safe - all while having lots of fun and making new friends.
- Train as often as you like for just $17.50 per week (or buy a 12 visit pass for $13.75 per class).
- Classes are suitable for all ages (above 5yrs) so the whole family … View more
Get fit, reduce stress, increase confidence and learn how to stay safe - all while having lots of fun and making new friends.
- Train as often as you like for just $17.50 per week (or buy a 12 visit pass for $13.75 per class).
- Classes are suitable for all ages (above 5yrs) so the whole family can train together.
- Classes are on all over CHCH and North Canterbury – there’s at least 1 class on somewhere every day.
Come and try a free class to see how you like it. Visit www.gkrkarate.com... to find your closest class. Comment below for more information.

2135 days ago

Couriers..

Lily from Rangiora

This is really only interesting to those here in NZ.
My experience of POST HASTE COURIERS.🤬
On the 7th Jan I ordered a Golf Club and some Tees from Golf Warehouse in AKL as ChCh did not have what I wanted. Jan 8th got txt to say order has been shipped.9th Jan Nothing.10th checked my email with … View more
This is really only interesting to those here in NZ.
My experience of POST HASTE COURIERS.🤬
On the 7th Jan I ordered a Golf Club and some Tees from Golf Warehouse in AKL as ChCh did not have what I wanted. Jan 8th got txt to say order has been shipped.9th Jan Nothing.10th checked my email with tracking number and outcome was it was here in ChCh.Rang PHC and was told by txt that courier will be delivering it Friday 11th Jan.Well come 5pm Friday Nothing,So got back on phone and office said the courier did not have anything else to deliver to Rangiora where I live and he would be here on Saturday(2day) @6am as he had another parcel to deliver @ 5.30am.Well yep you guessed ..it didnt come.😠So back on phone and let them know how disgusted I was over their lack of running a business.I have ordered items from USA and its been delivered in 3 days.NZ 5 days what a Joke.1pm Saturday I finally got my parcel.The delivery yard is only half hour from my place.

So as far as I am concerned POST HASTE COURIERS YOU STINK. Lets hope people who use your service see this and find another Courier to use instead of you.

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2135 days ago

Amway LOC

Jan from Swannanoa - Ohoka

Hi does anyone know where I can buy some original Amway LOC. It is a brilliant product that I have nearly run out of. Can one still get it?

2134 days ago

Wanted

Chrissy from Fernside

Free or Cheap Queen Bed wanted please.

Free

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2134 days ago

Garage Sale on Sunday 13th Jan

Sandi from Rangiora

GARAGE SALE TODAY AT 93 WEST BELT RANGIORA

2140 days ago

Another Day at Cat Care

Karen from Rangiora

Cat Care Incorporated
RECYCLE CENTRE

On 30th December we had a call from the

Rangiora Recycle Centre to say they had rescued two small kittens and

could we take them. This is our 3rd litter this season, people seem to … View more
Cat Care Incorporated
RECYCLE CENTRE

On 30th December we had a call from the

Rangiora Recycle Centre to say they had rescued two small kittens and

could we take them. This is our 3rd litter this season, people seem to

think its ok to dump kittens near human activity and they will

survive. The two kittens had been put in a black plastic bag along with

their two siblings and placed in one of the huge bins at the centre.

This was picked up with fork lift and taken to the pit and emptied.

Waiting to come in was the compacter to compress the rubbish together

and to be disposed of somewhere else. The noise must have been too much

for the kittens and they broke out of the bag and took flight. A staff

member managed to grab two but the other two fled and were lost. Gilda

and Gwen came into care so traumatised by the experience they couldnt

be handled for two days. Traps were put out for the remaining two and we

had just about given up hope when on the 7th day they were caught. This

really affects the staff who work at the centre, most are animal lovers

so its hard when they see the suffering these animals go through. The

latter two kittens who are almost identical to the first two and were

extremely skinny,are now Joplin and Japan and are in care.



That is 4 females from one litter aged approx 12 weeks. If the staff

hadnt been observant this could have been 4 breeding feral females. Gwen

and Gilda have recovered and will make wonderful pets so there is hope

for the other two as well. This shouldnt happen in todays supposedly

civilised society , there is help out there. Mother cat will probably be

pregnant again now and so the cycle continues.

2134 days ago

Fernside School pupil claims bragging rights as New Zealand's top year 7 speller

Nicole Mathewson Reporter from Northern Outlook

A North Canterbury pupil will start the new school year on a high after being named New Zealand's top year 7 speller.

Fernside School's Rose Hussey took out the annual International Competitions and Assessments for Schools (ICAS) 2018.

The 11-year-old, who enters year 8 this year, has … View more
A North Canterbury pupil will start the new school year on a high after being named New Zealand's top year 7 speller.

Fernside School's Rose Hussey took out the annual International Competitions and Assessments for Schools (ICAS) 2018.

The 11-year-old, who enters year 8 this year, has taken part in the assessments since she was in year 4, and last year took four tests: English, spelling, mathematics and science.

She was awarded a high distinction in spelling, science and mathematics and ranked in the top 1 per cent of year 7 participants across the country.

Well done Rose!

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2145 days ago

People eating less red meat causes more hospitalizations for iron problems

Bryce from Kaiapoi

Interesting story in some of today's newspapers about the increase in people spending time in hospital due to low iron levels as we eat less red meat. Here is the link

i.stuff.co.nz...

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