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This 023 Stihl is in excellent condition with great compression, has not done very much work just pruning treez around the home.
The bar size is 18inch with simi chisel chain, also included is a Stihl hard hat with ear muffz & a bar cover. Has been in for a service and chain sharpened. what … View moreThis 023 Stihl is in excellent condition with great compression, has not done very much work just pruning treez around the home.
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Meeting an ever-increasing need in our communities, Christmas Box provides more than just food in a time of need, it also brings a reminder that there is a community of people who care.
We believe by alleviating some of the pressure that families feel at Christmas time through our food parcels, … View moreMeeting an ever-increasing need in our communities, Christmas Box provides more than just food in a time of need, it also brings a reminder that there is a community of people who care.
We believe by alleviating some of the pressure that families feel at Christmas time through our food parcels, it will create a lasting impact that goes beyond a treat at Christmas.
For only $40 you can donate a Christmas Box to a family in need, providing not just practical help, but much deserved hope too.
Macrocarpa Bird Feeder
Stained ready for a new home BUT NEEDS A CLEAN. We attached the feeder to a fence post in back yard which worked well as we didn't have any trees. The WOODEN arms are easy to remove if you didn't want them
Pickup Rangiora
A small deposit will be require to … View moreMacrocarpa Bird Feeder
Stained ready for a new home BUT NEEDS A CLEAN. We attached the feeder to a fence post in back yard which worked well as we didn't have any trees. The WOODEN arms are easy to remove if you didn't want them
Pickup Rangiora
A small deposit will be require to hold the feeder for you until collected
A report has shown that clinics around New Zealand are understaffed, with GP's being overworked and underpaid. And for everyday kiwis, healthcare and emergency healthcare is simply not accessible.
The General Practice Owners Association of Aotearoa's report titled … View moreA report has shown that clinics around New Zealand are understaffed, with GP's being overworked and underpaid. And for everyday kiwis, healthcare and emergency healthcare is simply not accessible.
The General Practice Owners Association of Aotearoa's report titled ‘‘On The Brink’’ outlines the urgent need to address pay parity for GP nurses and doctors, beef up workforce numbers and improve funding allocations for practices with the hopes that this makes heatlhcare more accessible in the community.
Are you noticing delays in getting GP appointments or long waits at after-hours care?
Any comments below may be shared in your local paper's We Say You Say column.
Cushion + Back Rest x 4. Some fading but all in good condition, no rips.
Cushion size 450mm wide x 400mm deep
Back Rest Size 450mm wide x 250 deep
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By David Hill, Local Democracy Reporter
Some Hurunui property owners fear a rates rise, after the latest valuations saw their property’s value double.
But Hurunui District Council chief financial officer Jason Beck says the increases have been consistent across the district, with a 35% … View moreBy David Hill, Local Democracy Reporter
Some Hurunui property owners fear a rates rise, after the latest valuations saw their property’s value double.
But Hurunui District Council chief financial officer Jason Beck says the increases have been consistent across the district, with a 35% average rise in capital values.
‘‘We don’t collect any extra rates because of valuation increases, so if every property went up by 35% then rates rises would be the same for everybody.’’
By law councils are required to update property values every three years and Quotable Value New Zealand has recently completed the latest rating valuations for the Hurunui district.
Rating valuations are based on market values, Beck said. Urban areas are leading the charge with an average 56% increase, followed by lifestyle blocks at 46%.
‘‘It seems that residential properties have increased across the board and it doesn’t seem to matter where you are. If anything there might be a slightly higher proportion of rates for residential properties compared to rural properties.
‘‘But when you consider there is a lot of fixed charges in the rates bill, I wouldn’t expect there to be much movement.’’
Some ratepayers may even see a decrease in next year’s rates bill, if their property value has increased less than the average increase across the district.
‘‘For most ratepayers these changes are not significant unless their value change is significantly different than the average change,’’ he said.
‘‘A valuation allows us to make sure the rates paid are accurate and shared fairly across the district.’’
Rates rises are driven up by the increasing costs the council faces to provide services such as libraries, parks, emergency management, street cleaning, three waters and roads.
He said capital value does not consider ‘‘emotional factors’’ like sea views, waterfront access and building appeal, which can boost a sale price. Beck urges property owners to keep their property record up to date with the council, including any renovations or improvements.
Property owners who are unhappy with their new valuation have the right to appeal, which can be lodged online on the Quotable Value website, qv.co.nz/services/ - or in writing.
■ Public interest journalism funded through New Zealand on Air.
Paul and Lesley Askin hold their next family-friendly monthly service on Sunday, 5 February at the Ashley Community Church from 4.30 pm. Bring a plate of finger food for a shared meal afterwards.
Enquiries to Paul or Lesley, Ph 021 140 2074
39 Canterbury St, Ashley. Remember to go before you come… View morePaul and Lesley Askin hold their next family-friendly monthly service on Sunday, 5 February at the Ashley Community Church from 4.30 pm. Bring a plate of finger food for a shared meal afterwards.
Enquiries to Paul or Lesley, Ph 021 140 2074
39 Canterbury St, Ashley. Remember to go before you come as there are no toilet facilities.
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By David Hill, Local Democracy Reporter
North Canterbury’s food banks are struggling to meet demand as Christmas approaches.
Food banks across the Hurunui and Waimakariri districts have seen a significant increase in food parcel requests over the last few months, as the realities of high … View moreBy David Hill, Local Democracy Reporter
North Canterbury’s food banks are struggling to meet demand as Christmas approaches.
Food banks across the Hurunui and Waimakariri districts have seen a significant increase in food parcel requests over the last few months, as the realities of high inflation and the housing crisis kick in.
‘‘The cost of living, in particular food and rent, are the main problems facing our clients,’’ Social Services Waimakariri facilitator Nicki Carter said.
She said the biggest increase was coming from middle income earners struggling with high rents and house prices.
The demand is putting pressure on food banks, which rely on the support of Satisfy Food Rescue and donations from the public and local businesses.
Food Secure North Canterbury was established during the 2020 Covid lockdown, as a collaboration between the Hurunui and Waimakariri councils, food banks and Satisfy Food Rescue.
Satisfy Food Rescue distribution co-ordinator Michelle Campbell said the Oxford and Districts Lions Club played a valuable role in supplying fresh produce to distribute as part of the Food Secure North Canterbury network.
Oxford Community Trust co-ordinator Jo Ealam said the support from individuals, local businesses and Satisfy Food Rescue had been invaluable.
‘‘I am grateful for each food bank that can help families in need, no-one should go hungry.’’
The Hurunui district’s three food banks are distributing about 175 boxes of food out to families each month.
This rose to more than 250 during this year’s Covid outbreak.
Satisfy Food Rescue recently established a food hub in Waipara to serve the Hurunui district and reduce the pressure on its Kaiapoi base, thanks to funding sourced from the Ministry of Social Development.
‘‘Our foodbank people are unsung heroes in our community,’’ Hurunui District Council community activator Roger Hornblow said.
Community Wellbeing North Canterbury’s Kaiapoi food bank has distributed more than 1500 food parcels so far this year, compared to 548 last year.
Satisfy Food Rescue processes an average of 22.6 tonnes of food each month or about 1 tonne a day.
It supports 37 organisations throughout North Canterbury and Christchurch, including food banks, education facilities, community meal providers and community organisations.
The food banks are hoping the Property Brokers ‘Toot for Tucker’ Christmas Food Drive on Tuesday, December 6, in Rangiora, Kaiapoi, Oxford, Woodend and Amberley, will give them the boost they need before the festive season.
■ Anyone with surplus produce or wanting to donate food to food banks, can contact Krysten at Food Secure North Canterbury on email:
foodsecurenorthcanterbury@gmail.com.
■ Public Interest Journalism funded through NZ On Air
How to make your own Christmas terrarium painted in Resene.
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I have a collection of the Bricks free packets of farming thingy you get when you shop at Countdown if anyone's kids wants them
By David Hill, Local Democracy Reporter
Braided river bird advocates are fearing for the safety of nesting sites on the Ashley River ahead of Crate Day this Saturday.
The Ashley Rakahuri Rivercare Group has taken to social media to raise its concerns, with four-wheel-drives expected to be out… View moreBy David Hill, Local Democracy Reporter
Braided river bird advocates are fearing for the safety of nesting sites on the Ashley River ahead of Crate Day this Saturday.
The Ashley Rakahuri Rivercare Group has taken to social media to raise its concerns, with four-wheel-drives expected to be out in force on the river bed.
Crate Day is an ‘‘unofficial holiday’’ held on the first Saturday in December and last year it is thought between 150 and 200 4WDs were on the Ashley River bed.
Committee member Judith Hughey says birds, chicks and nests are not easily seen.
‘‘Last year I was observing at the entry point at the Okuku bridge and on the river just to see what happens. I was shocked by the number of vehicles, possibly 150 or more.’’
Last year Ashley Rakahuri Rivercare Group volunteers, Department of Conservation (DOC) staff and Environment Canterbury park rangers were out in force to monitor the 4WDs, but were overwhelmed by the sheer numbers, she said.
She said most participants ‘‘did not seem to be malicious’’, but were unaware of the damage they could have caused.
‘‘At least one driver went out of his/her way to destroy signs advising of nesting birds.
‘‘A vehicle came within centimetres of one nest, but no nests were found to have been destroyed.
‘‘At least two nests contained small chicks, which would have been unable to move away from a vehicle.’’
Four-wheel-drive enthusiasts responded on Facebook, saying they were aware of the nest locations and ‘‘do their best to avoid them’’.
Drivers said they had ‘‘legal rights as tax payers to legally drive down a river’’ and suggested DOC should ‘‘put more effort into identifying and fencing off the nesting areas’’.
■ Public interest journalism funded through New Zealand on Air.
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