Hurunui District , Amberley

Ryman’s Walk in Wednesdays

Ryman’s Walk in Wednesdays

Ryman villages across the country are open every Wednesday in November.

1369 days ago

Have you seen this pest plant?

Environment Canterbury

Purple loosestrife/Lythrum salicaria
- Rapidly invades damp ground and shallow water.
- Overtops native species with dense bushy growth.
- Is an upright, perennial that can grow to 3m high.
- Has long purple/pink flower-spikes appear at the end of the stems, Dec-Feb.
- Leaves are in pairs,… View more
Purple loosestrife/Lythrum salicaria
- Rapidly invades damp ground and shallow water.
- Overtops native species with dense bushy growth.
- Is an upright, perennial that can grow to 3m high.
- Has long purple/pink flower-spikes appear at the end of the stems, Dec-Feb.
- Leaves are in pairs, opposite each other.
- The stems are usually square in cross-section.
- Leaves and stems die back in winter to re-emerge in spring.

Report pests using the Find-A-Pest app, or by contacting us direct on 0800 324 636 or biosecurity@ecan.govt.nz.

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1369 days ago

Tell us about a local business that makes your day?

Prospa

With the craziness of last year behind us, it’s time to give your favourite local business owner the recognition they deserve by nominating them in the 2021 Prospa Local Business Hero awards – and they could be up for some fantastic prizes.

As NZ’s business lending specialists, we at … View more
With the craziness of last year behind us, it’s time to give your favourite local business owner the recognition they deserve by nominating them in the 2021 Prospa Local Business Hero awards – and they could be up for some fantastic prizes.

As NZ’s business lending specialists, we at Prospa love seeing small businesses reach their goals with a faster, easier approach to business loans. And we’re proud to be back sponsoring the 2021 Prospa Local Business Hero awards.
Nominate now

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1369 days ago

SWAN PLANTS and RAUPO HEAD GARDEN SCULPTURES, BIRD FEEDERS.

Arthur from Rangiora

Tomorrow Saturday, at 13 BLAKE STREET Rangiora there will be swan plants, Raupo heads garden sculptures and rustic bird feeders for sale (cash only) from 10 am to mid day.

Negotiable

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1369 days ago

Used shearing combs

Neil from Rangiora

Still Looking for some more old used shearing combs, preferably the combs with 13 teeth , I have quite a few 9 teeth combs at the moment. We dont use these for shearing so broken is ok preferably if the middle 5 teeth are intact, Please contact me on 0212875643,, cheers Neil Bremner

Price: $1

1371 days ago

What's your experience with pre-fabricated homes?

Kelly Dennett Reporter from Sunday Star Times

The Sunday Star-Times is looking into the rise of transportable/ kit-set/ pre fabricated homes. The upsides are build-efficiency, quality of design, and cost. The downsides appear to be land supply, red-tape with council and difficulty getting lending from banks. If you're willing to share … View moreThe Sunday Star-Times is looking into the rise of transportable/ kit-set/ pre fabricated homes. The upsides are build-efficiency, quality of design, and cost. The downsides appear to be land supply, red-tape with council and difficulty getting lending from banks. If you're willing to share your experience - good or bad - email kelly.dennett@stuff.co.nz, otherwise leave a comment. Is there an aspect of transportable housing you'd like us to enquire about for you?

1371 days ago

Canterbury regional council rates could jump more than 24 per cent

Nicole Mathewson Reporter from The Press

The average Christchurch ratepayer could be an extra $250 a year out of pocket if steep regional council rate hikes thought to be one among the highest in the country are brought in.

Environment Canterbury (ECan) is proposing increasing rates by either 24.5 per cent or 18 per cent, to cover the … View more
The average Christchurch ratepayer could be an extra $250 a year out of pocket if steep regional council rate hikes thought to be one among the highest in the country are brought in.

Environment Canterbury (ECan) is proposing increasing rates by either 24.5 per cent or 18 per cent, to cover the fallout of the Government’s new freshwater regulations.

This would be on top of district council rate rises, such as Christchurch City Council’s proposed five per cent increase, leaving many concerned about the combined toll of the cost to ratepayers. Read more here.

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1370 days ago

Missing girl in Christchurch

Mark from Rangiora

Saw this in the Police app just now. Please share around. The faster the news gets out, the better the chances are that this girl is found. police.govt.nz...

1370 days ago

Gardening /Labour offered in exchange

Courtney from Loburn

Hello. We have a friend who is in need of a home/accommodation where she can have her lovely, well-behaved border collie and sweet older cat in exchange for gardening or other work. Preferably long term and in the country areas of North Canterbury as she has family in Rangiora. She is a very fit… View moreHello. We have a friend who is in need of a home/accommodation where she can have her lovely, well-behaved border collie and sweet older cat in exchange for gardening or other work. Preferably long term and in the country areas of North Canterbury as she has family in Rangiora. She is a very fit 65 with a lovely disposition; a health masseuse with very interesting conversations. She is also willing to pay a reasonable rent, if 15 hours of gardening/labour a week, isn’t required.
Can anyone help? Please message me if you can or if you know of someone else who may be able to help. Thank you

1370 days ago

Wake Up to a Country Dream

Reporter Homed - Northern Outlook

Find out more about this stunning property on Page 3 of our Homed Edition

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1370 days ago

Comedian's move to Covid-free sanctuary of North Canterbury

Nicole Mathewson Reporter from Northern Outlook

Stand-up comedian Camille Solari has yet to decide whether her move from the lights of Los Angeles to the paddocks of North Canterbury was her best idea ever.


She and her partner Hamish Dean, originally from Woodend, made the rather rash decision to uplift themselves and their daughters, 3 and 6,… View more
Stand-up comedian Camille Solari has yet to decide whether her move from the lights of Los Angeles to the paddocks of North Canterbury was her best idea ever.


She and her partner Hamish Dean, originally from Woodend, made the rather rash decision to uplift themselves and their daughters, 3 and 6, from their lockdown life in LA last year.

The larger-than-life American is not likely to blend into the background at the local farmers market, but she is embracing her new Kiwi life – and so far still has her sense of humour intact. Read more here.

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1372 days ago

Our Hometown

Jake Kenny Reporter from Community News

Good morning Cantabrians,

Copies of The Press's special 10th anniversary earthquake supplement Our Hometown are available from The Press reception at 158 Gloucester Street. The 28-page magazine profiles business survivors and quake heroes, heritage which has survived and been lost and … View more
Good morning Cantabrians,

Copies of The Press's special 10th anniversary earthquake supplement Our Hometown are available from The Press reception at 158 Gloucester Street. The 28-page magazine profiles business survivors and quake heroes, heritage which has survived and been lost and considers how our city's leadership has changed.

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1372 days ago

Heel Spurs

Bibby from Rangiora

Does any body know how to remove it or help with discomfit of heel spurs?

1373 days ago

HOMED Saturday 20th February

Julia Gailey Reporter from Homed - The Press

What's your favorite Canterbury property from this week's issue of HOMED?
Click the link below to choose

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1384 days ago

Monster wasp nest

The Team from Wasp Wipeout

Well, after a (relatively) quiet couple of summers, the vespula wasps have come back big time in some locations! Auckland and the Waikato are reporting big numbers and you may have seen this story about the monster nest found just outside of Nelson. We're continuing our efforts to control the … View moreWell, after a (relatively) quiet couple of summers, the vespula wasps have come back big time in some locations! Auckland and the Waikato are reporting big numbers and you may have seen this story about the monster nest found just outside of Nelson. We're continuing our efforts to control the wasps through the Wasp Wipeout project, but did you know you can help as well? For information on how to help or DIY click here: bit.ly... You can also donate to the project here: givealittle.co.nz...

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1373 days ago

Food Bank - Rangiora Area

James Harrison from Mountain Meadows Charitable Trust

Do you or someone you know struggle to make ends meet. We can help with a food pack?
Mountain Meadows Charitable Trust runs a food bank in the Rangiora area. We also specialise in plant based food and, food allergies ie gluten free, FODMAP etc.

Contact us by filling out the form on line at
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Do you or someone you know struggle to make ends meet. We can help with a food pack?
Mountain Meadows Charitable Trust runs a food bank in the Rangiora area. We also specialise in plant based food and, food allergies ie gluten free, FODMAP etc.

Contact us by filling out the form on line at
www.livingchoices.nz...

Or by phoning 03 313 1967

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