Hurunui District , Amberley

Ryman’s Walk in Wednesdays

Ryman’s Walk in Wednesdays

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

1446 days ago
1446 days ago

Do you know what to do in the garden this weekend?

Mei Leng Wong Reporter from NZ Gardener & Get Growing

Our ezine Get Growing has all the info you need. This week, we say reap the rewards of growing your own cherries. Cover tomatoes to beat the birds, protect crops from windy weather, label seedheads for saving, move potted crops into partial shade, and plump up garlic, onions and shallots.
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Our ezine Get Growing has all the info you need. This week, we say reap the rewards of growing your own cherries. Cover tomatoes to beat the birds, protect crops from windy weather, label seedheads for saving, move potted crops into partial shade, and plump up garlic, onions and shallots.
Turn pine cones into a summery wreath; take a look at Yates new book Top Edible Plants for Pots (and how not to kill them); plus go in the draw to win Kent & Stowe hand tools from Tui and a 2021 NZ Gardener Garden Diary.

Subscribe now for more great tips and prizes!

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1447 days ago

Mixing business, running and volunteering no sweat for father and son duo

Nicole Mathewson Reporter from Northern Outlook

When Ben Kepes bought the Waipara fire chief’s family home 22 years ago, he thought he’d join the brigade too.


Kepes’ son Yonni, 20, signed also signed up for the brigade four years ago, bringing the average volunteer age down considerably.

On top of weekly training with the brigade and … View more
When Ben Kepes bought the Waipara fire chief’s family home 22 years ago, he thought he’d join the brigade too.


Kepes’ son Yonni, 20, signed also signed up for the brigade four years ago, bringing the average volunteer age down considerably.

On top of weekly training with the brigade and running company Cactus, the pair also find time to train for ultra marathons.

Read the full story about the inspiring Kepes family here.

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1447 days ago

A snowy glow

The Team from Resene ColorShop Rangiora

Add a gentle warmth to your Christmas decorations with painted candle holders made from jars and your favourite Resene testpot colours.

Make the most of this weekend with this easy step by step project idea from Australian Women's Weekly and Resene. Find out how to create your own.

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1447 days ago

Better balance is easy!

The Team from ACC New Zealand

Maintaining your balance is key to enjoying life and avoiding falls. With the easy-to-use app called Nymbl, you can improve your balance and live falls free.

You just need a smartphone or tablet. With Nymbl you’ll use simple and safe body movements and easy brain challenges like trivia. … View more
Maintaining your balance is key to enjoying life and avoiding falls. With the easy-to-use app called Nymbl, you can improve your balance and live falls free.

You just need a smartphone or tablet. With Nymbl you’ll use simple and safe body movements and easy brain challenges like trivia. It’s a technique called dual-tasking and it’s proven to be effective, it’s also fun. Just 10 minutes a day in the comfort of your own home and you can be Nymbl.

Register now to get Nymbl free. Nymbl is brought to you by Live Stronger For Longer and ACC, MOH and HQSC.
Register now

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1447 days ago

Change a life this Christmas!

World Vision

Don't just give the same old thing this year.

Give a World Vision Smiles gift guaranteed to change lives!

When you gift a goat or help a girl get an education in honour of your friends or family, you can change the world for kids and families in great need.

No other gift can compare… View more
Don't just give the same old thing this year.

Give a World Vision Smiles gift guaranteed to change lives!

When you gift a goat or help a girl get an education in honour of your friends or family, you can change the world for kids and families in great need.

No other gift can compare to a pathway out of poverty. A goat will give a family nutritious milk and extra income! Make every gift count this Christmas.

Each gift comes with a card explaining your extraordinary impact. No wrapping – win!
Find out more

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1448 days ago

After-hours health care centre to open in Rangiora in late 2022

Nicole Mathewson Reporter from Northern Outlook

The North Canterbury community of Rangiora is celebrating a win after a long and patient wait for better health care access.

The minister of health approved the Canterbury District Health Board’s proposal to lease land to the South Link Health Services Group to build and operate a family health … View more
The North Canterbury community of Rangiora is celebrating a win after a long and patient wait for better health care access.

The minister of health approved the Canterbury District Health Board’s proposal to lease land to the South Link Health Services Group to build and operate a family health and urgent care centre.

Waimakariri MP Matt Doocey said the news was an exciting milestone for residents, and he acknowledged their combined efforts to get it over the line. Read more here.

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1447 days ago

Neighbours Day 2021

The Team from Neighbours Aotearoa

Neighbours Day Aotearoa on March 20th-30th 2021 has even more ways you can get involved this year! Our theme for 2021 is 'The Great Plant Swap' and if you are one of the first 200 to register with us, we will send you a packet of seeds to get you started!

If you love your annual BBQ, … View more
Neighbours Day Aotearoa on March 20th-30th 2021 has even more ways you can get involved this year! Our theme for 2021 is 'The Great Plant Swap' and if you are one of the first 200 to register with us, we will send you a packet of seeds to get you started!

If you love your annual BBQ, street party or the like - that is awesome! Get in early with your registration and tell us about the event you're planning and we'll send you seeds too! (We are good like that!)

We are also encouraging people to write something about their neighbours, communities and/or acts of neighbourliness with Notes for neighbours - poems, reflections or any sort of note! We will share these on our Facebook, Instagram and website and 5 will be chosen to be made into posters to share across the country.

Check out our website and register your event, big or small today!

www.neighboursday.org.nz...

1447 days ago

garage sale

Anne from Oxford

Garage Sale. 470 McJarrows road, Oxford. Saturday 12th December 8.30 am. Bird Cages, tent, china, household goods, brand new items, electric motors, flat iron, and much more.

1447 days ago

Secure your home before going away on holiday!

Exceed - we fix windows & doors

Hi neighbours,
Are you planning to go away on holiday?

Imagine you are about to leave and your window handle breaks... there would be very little you could do and you can´t leave the house unsecured!

With the holiday season not too far away, now would be a good time to get all your windows &… View more
Hi neighbours,
Are you planning to go away on holiday?

Imagine you are about to leave and your window handle breaks... there would be very little you could do and you can´t leave the house unsecured!

With the holiday season not too far away, now would be a good time to get all your windows & doors checked and think about how secure your home is while you are away!

NEED HELP?

- Exceed have been helping kiwis enjoy healthy, safe and secure homes for over 30 years.

- Our mobile experts can assess the conditions of all your windows & doors, determine the level of security they may require and advise on what products will best suit your needs ⚒?

Book a visit today on 0800 25 25 00 so when that time of the year arrives, you can just relax and enjoy a well-deserved break knowing your home is safe & secured!

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1448 days ago

New owners of Heritage Hanmer Springs to transform hotel into five-star resort

Nicole Mathewson Reporter from Northern Outlook

The former Heritage Hotel in the heart of the North Canterbury town has been sold to CPG Hotels, one of New Zealand’s largest privately-owned and operated hotel groups.

The 54-room hotel will reopen on December 21, under the new name of Hanmer Springs Hotel. It will employ 40 staff.

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The former Heritage Hotel in the heart of the North Canterbury town has been sold to CPG Hotels, one of New Zealand’s largest privately-owned and operated hotel groups.

The 54-room hotel will reopen on December 21, under the new name of Hanmer Springs Hotel. It will employ 40 staff.

CPG Hotels group operations director Ronnie Ronalde​ said the hotel would undergo a full refurbishment next year to transform it into a luxury five-star Fable Hotels and Resorts branded hotel.

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1448 days ago

Experience the Ryman Care Difference

It’s hard to put your finger on why Ryman care centres just feel different. Perhaps it’s our constant drive to improve through innovations such as our myRyman Care app and Delicious menu, or perhaps it’s the genuine warmth of the care we provide.

Our 'Experience the Care Difference’… View more
It’s hard to put your finger on why Ryman care centres just feel different. Perhaps it’s our constant drive to improve through innovations such as our myRyman Care app and Delicious menu, or perhaps it’s the genuine warmth of the care we provide.

Our 'Experience the Care Difference’ guide paints a picture of the care, kindness and comfort that our residents experience every day. It offers a comprehensive guide to rest home, hospital and specialist dementia care, as well as our serviced apartment options. So, for the inside knowledge into what makes a Ryman care centre different, check out our guide.
Learn more

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1448 days ago

Wine judge Jim Harre's latest critique leaves a sour note for Canterbury winemaker

Nicole Mathewson Reporter from Northern Outlook

International wine judge Jim Harre told Jess Mavromatis​ to “give up” and “find a new hobby” after tasting the Ekleipsis​ pinot noir nouveau at Dunedin’s Moiety restaurant on Saturday.

Harre said the Waipara wine was “the worst pinot noir I’ve tried in years’’. “As an … View more
International wine judge Jim Harre told Jess Mavromatis​ to “give up” and “find a new hobby” after tasting the Ekleipsis​ pinot noir nouveau at Dunedin’s Moiety restaurant on Saturday.

Harre said the Waipara wine was “the worst pinot noir I’ve tried in years’’. “As an international wine judge who lives in Waipara, you should be ashamed of yourselves. Find a new hobby,” he wrote in an email.

“I would have been completely open to any kind of constructive criticism, but there’s nothing there, it’s more like a personal attack." Mavromatis said.

Read the full story here.

1448 days ago

DANDY LINE T BAR REVIEW

William from SwiftDry Clotheslines NZ

5 Star REVIEW
Christine Van Der Velden
Product: DANDY LINE T BAR CLOTHESLINE GALV SILVER

SKU: 13323

This is the best clothesline I have ever purchased. It's so sturdy and looks beautiful. The line itself is so strong too, we had to use a grinder to cut it. I had to wait a week for it to be … View more
5 Star REVIEW
Christine Van Der Velden
Product: DANDY LINE T BAR CLOTHESLINE GALV SILVER

SKU: 13323

This is the best clothesline I have ever purchased. It's so sturdy and looks beautiful. The line itself is so strong too, we had to use a grinder to cut it. I had to wait a week for it to be shipped but it was definitely worth the wait. Will definitely by buying from SwiftDry in the future.

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1448 days ago

Discount Code for December

William from SwiftDry Clotheslines NZ

Show this code at the store
SWIFT5
Valid 12/1/2020 – 12/31/2020

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