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2604 days ago

Editor's picks - What's On

Shannon Beynon Reporter from Northern Outlook

TUE OCT 3


Eat Up Ashburton - Al Brown in Conversation
Al is back with his biggest and best book yet, revisiting and updating classic New Zealand heartland meals and bringing stories from around New Zealand. Join us for a drink as Al chats about the new book, our amazing local ingredients, and… View more
TUE OCT 3


Eat Up Ashburton - Al Brown in Conversation
Al is back with his biggest and best book yet, revisiting and updating classic New Zealand heartland meals and bringing stories from around New Zealand. Join us for a drink as Al chats about the new book, our amazing local ingredients, and his cooking adventures. Make sure you get Al to sign your copy!
Tickets include nibbles, available from Kitchen Kapers 03 308 8287 and at kitchenkapers@xtra.co.nz.

WED OCT 4


David Elliot: Pigs, Penguins and Polecats. The Ashburton Art Gallery houses the growing collection of author/illustrator David Elliot's drawings. See a selection of some of the artists favourite animal explorations in his new exhibition. Runs until November 12.

Wonky Donkey: Craig Smith, the man behind beloved children's book The Wonky Donkey, performs a school holiday show at the Sinclair Centre in Ashburton. Entry is $15 per adult and child, and $5 for each child thereafter. Show starts at 11am. Tickets from Ashburton Paper Plus.

FRI OCT 6


Children's Theatre: Mid Canterbury Children's Theatre once again brings you a double billing. Two shows in one, Disney The Aristocats Kids, and Disney My Son Pinocchio JR. Friday and Saturday at 7pm, and Sunday at 2pm, at the Ashburton Trust Event Centre.

Opening Darfield Artweek: A trio of exhibitions, Darfield Rec Centre, Selwyn Gallery, Darfield Library, celebrate art in the Selwyn district. Opening night at Darfield Rec Centre, North Terrace, 7pm-9pm. Tickets $15 from Selwyn Gallery or $20 at the door. Contact: (03) 318 8702.

Springston Trophy: Equestrian event at the Rakaia Pony Club. Runs until Sunday, featuring 39 teams from around the South Island.


TUE OCT 10

Embroidery: Young Embroiderer Class, upstairs at Ashfords, Ashburton, hosted by the Ashburton Embroiderers' Guild. Costs $15, includes materials and threads. Class is for kids nine and older. Contact Nola Sim on 03 308 8835.

THU OCT 12


Art Couture NZ Wearable Art Competition: Choose from five categories: students, open, here we go again, hardware, sow's ear. Entries close August 4. Held from 7.30pm to 10pm at The Vineyard at Rossendale, 100 Old Tai Tapu Rd, Tai Tapu. Tickets $35. Check the Facebook page for details.

Battle of Passchendaele: New Zealand's darkest day will be remembered at the Sheffield Cenotaph at 2pm. A Gallipoli Oak and stone cross will mark the centenary of the Battle of Passchendaele during WW1 for future generations.

FRI OCT 13


Mini Olympics: The inaugural Team Challenge Mini Olympics – a fundraising event for Methven Care Trust – at the site of the proposed new resthome for Methven within Camrose Estate. Registrations are now open. Further information, www.methvencaretrust.co.nz... and www.newzengland.co.nz....

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2616 days ago

45 before 45 - ideas please!

Reporter Northern Outlook

I had a birthday this week, and being the mad planner that I am, I'm creating a list of things to do before my next birthday - which will be my 45th.
So, I'm after ideas for things to put on my list of 45 things to achieve by the time I'm 45.
A couple of qualifiers: I'm not … View more
I had a birthday this week, and being the mad planner that I am, I'm creating a list of things to do before my next birthday - which will be my 45th.
So, I'm after ideas for things to put on my list of 45 things to achieve by the time I'm 45.
A couple of qualifiers: I'm not into adrenaline, so no jumping out of planes or off bridges. And they need to be things that I can do, and things that any normal person with normal resources would be able to achieve - no flying rockets into outer space or anything.
So far I've got:
1. Play a round of golf
2. Compete in a sport
3. Smash NaNoWriMo (National Novel Writing Month)
4. Read 'The Bone People' (again)
I'll be setting up a blog and tracking progress online and in print, so come at me with your best ideas - even something that you set out to accomplish and achieved and gave you a real sense of achievement. Would love to hear your stories as well!
Shannon (Ed).

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2611 days ago

Third lane approved on Waimakariri bridge

Reporter Northern Outlook

Environment Canterbury (ECan) has given the green light to an extra lane and cycleway on the Waimakariri Bridge.
Do you think it will help congestion?

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2617 days ago
2604 days ago

FREE trapping workshop: 1.30pm Sat. 28 October at Woodend Community Hall

Sonny Whitelaw from BRaid

Want to learn about predators and trapping? Would you be willing to put a trap in your backyard to protect native wildlife (or maybe let someone check the trap for you)? Perhaps you have a few hours to spare each week to check traps in your area.

This workshop aims to increase trapping to … View more
Want to learn about predators and trapping? Would you be willing to put a trap in your backyard to protect native wildlife (or maybe let someone check the trap for you)? Perhaps you have a few hours to spare each week to check traps in your area.

This workshop aims to increase trapping to protect the amazing bird life in the Ashley estuary and wetlands just north of Christchurch… But it’s not just about the Ashley! If you live anywhere in New Zealand and are interested in finding out more about predators and trapping in your area, come along to this FREE workshop, followed by afternoon tea (we’ll even have chocolate biscuits!) Experienced trappers are coming to swap tips and tricks, so here's your chance to learn more about how we can make New Zealand predator free by 2050.

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2605 days ago

Firewood

Marty from Rangiora

Ongoing supply of kiln dried pine offcuts, great for firewood and kindling bin size 1.3m3 $50 (apple crate not included)
Txt 0212160301 for availability

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2608 days ago

Concerns continue over Waimakariri Irrigation Ltd dam plans

Reporter Northern Outlook

How do you feel about plans for Waimakariri Irrigation Ltd's storage dam? Are you worried about flooding or do you see it as a positive for the region?

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2605 days ago

Petunia power

Mei Leng Wong Reporter from NZ Gardener & Get Growing

Looking for some pretty petunias? Proven Winners NZ is supporting the NZ Breast Cancer Foundation by donating 50 cents for every Bubblegum Petunia purchased, from Oct 1.

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2605 days ago

Today is International Day of the Older Persons!

The Team from Age Concern New Zealand

Today is International Day of the Older Persons (IDOP). IDOP has been celebrated around the world since 1991. It’s a day to highlight the significant contributions older people bring to society and to raise awareness of issues affecting older people such as abuse and discrimination. Join Age … View moreToday is International Day of the Older Persons (IDOP). IDOP has been celebrated around the world since 1991. It’s a day to highlight the significant contributions older people bring to society and to raise awareness of issues affecting older people such as abuse and discrimination. Join Age Concern today as we celebrate the important role older people have in our society.

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2606 days ago

Table and Umbrella

Tania from Rangiora

Free to whoever wants, pretty old and weathered.

Free

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2606 days ago

4 Piece outdoor seating

Tania from Rangiora

Pretty weathered, in ok condition, good waterblast is all it needs really.

Free

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2606 days ago

Cust School Jubilee Registrations Closing

Kathryn from Cust

Cust School 150th Jubilee Registrations close this weekend, so if you have been holding off doing it, do it now to avoid missing out on this great event!
www.cust.school.nz...

2607 days ago

Register your event this Conservation Week

The Team from Department of Conservation

It’s Conservation Week next month. You can celebrate by showing your backyard some love, through getting involved in activities and events either in your own backyard or in our big New Zealand backyard.

Do you have a conservation event that you’d like to have featured on our website? List… View more
It’s Conservation Week next month. You can celebrate by showing your backyard some love, through getting involved in activities and events either in your own backyard or in our big New Zealand backyard.

Do you have a conservation event that you’d like to have featured on our website? List it here: List your event

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2607 days ago

Double Mattress

Tania from Rangiora

Hi, I have a double mattress to give away, can be picked up this weekend. Message me for details to where to pick up.

Free

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