Back to Basics Waimakariri!
A Natural Savvy Living Expo! Saturday the 17th April from 10 - 3 at the Rangiora Baptist Church Organisers: Eco Educate and Timebank Waimakariri
Have you got practical life skills you can share with our Community?
Can you - patch a bike tyre/ do basic bike maintenance? - knit, crochet, felt, spin, weave ? - make bread, cheese, soup, preserves? - make your own cleaning products? - make play dough, slime?Do you have - food foraging skills - handy home maintenance skills? - tips for making healthy economic meals? - budgeting advice? - gardening skills eg pruning, composting..?Are you a not for profit organisation wanting to promote yourselves?Are you a local business with a natural environmentally friendly ethos?We are looking for local businesses, individuals or groups to have a stand or join a collective of others with a similar theme eg wool craft. A kitchen is also available to demonstrate cooking skills. Stall sites - free for not for profit groups. - businesses are asked to donate something towards the event. Go to www.facebook.com... for more details and to see who is coming along.
Please email Martin at waimakariri@community.timebanks.org or Lesley at www.ecoeducate.co.nz... if you are interested!
Poll: As a customer, what do you think about automation?
The Press investigates the growing reliance on your unpaid labour.
Automation (or the “unpaid shift”) is often described as efficient ... but it tends to benefit employers more than consumers.
We want to know: What do you think about automation?
Are you for, or against?
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9.3% For. Self-service is less frustrating and convenient.
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43.5% I want to be able to choose.
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47.2% Against. I want to deal with people.
Poll: Would you take a 1.5-hour hike for a shop? 🌿🐦
Canterbury, you have a hidden treasure right on your doorstep ... though it does come with a 1.5-hour walk up the stunning Rakaia Gorge Walkway.
Along the trail you’ll find The Fantail Shop showcasing small artworks by local artisans. Even better, every purchase supports the Fantail Trust, helping protect and restore biodiversity on the north bank of the gorge.
So we’re curious: would you take a 1.5-hour hike for a shop? (And for local biodiversity, of course 🌿)
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32.4% Yes!
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67.6% No thank you.
Musicians Wanted
‘Rangiora Bells’ is seeking musicians to join the handbell choir. We are a friendly group of handbell ringers who enjoy making music and entertaining at community groups.
If you would like to come and have a go at ringing handbells, please come along to one of our practice sessions. No commitment necessary if you decide that this is not for you.
An ability to read basic music notation preferred.
Practice days – Thursdays 1pm – 2.30pm
(beginning 19th February 2026)
In the lounge at Trinity Methodist Church
176 King Street
Rangiora
Clare Dolheguy
Phone 027 583 7504
claredoll6@gmail.com
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