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1551 days ago

First home buying stories wanted

Kylie Klein Nixon Reporter from Homed

Hi everyone! I'm Kylie, a Homed reporter. We're looking for people who have fairly recent, interesting, unique or off-the-wall stories to tell about how they bought their first homes. Did you move away from your home just to find a more affordable property? Did you scrimp and save for … View moreHi everyone! I'm Kylie, a Homed reporter. We're looking for people who have fairly recent, interesting, unique or off-the-wall stories to tell about how they bought their first homes. Did you move away from your home just to find a more affordable property? Did you scrimp and save for years to get a deposit together? Perhaps your family chipped in to help get you on the ladder? Are you older and buying for the first time? Did you choose to move into a home with a friend or another couple to make it more affordable? Please let us know in the comments below, or drop me a line in the messages. Your comments my be used in a story, but we'd also be interested in chatting to you for an exciting project coming up!

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1550 days ago

Back your backyard: 12-hour guide to Christchurch

Jake Kenny Reporter from Community News

Whether you’re treating yourself to a weekend of exploring the rebuilding city, or simply after a fresh take on home base, Christchurch is a treasure trove of hidden gems waiting to be discovered.

The Garden City is home to top-of-the-line retail, quality eating and drinking establishments, and … View more
Whether you’re treating yourself to a weekend of exploring the rebuilding city, or simply after a fresh take on home base, Christchurch is a treasure trove of hidden gems waiting to be discovered.

The Garden City is home to top-of-the-line retail, quality eating and drinking establishments, and plenty of activities to nourish body and soul.

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1550 days ago

The tale of two towns, an earthquake and some pretty bold decisions

Nicole Mathewson Reporter from Northern Outlook

Former Waimakariri mayor David Ayers says the district has two of the most seismically-secure towns in the country, although he’d be happy not to have them tested in his lifetime.

Friday marks 10 years since the devastating September 4 quake that caused one-fifth of Kaiapoi to be red-zoned, and … View more
Former Waimakariri mayor David Ayers says the district has two of the most seismically-secure towns in the country, although he’d be happy not to have them tested in his lifetime.

Friday marks 10 years since the devastating September 4 quake that caused one-fifth of Kaiapoi to be red-zoned, and extensive damage to other parts of the district.

Read more here.

1569 days ago

Sum up the September 4 Canterbury quake anniversary in a single word

Nicole Mathewson Reporter from The Press

What word do you associate most with the September 4 earthquake in Canterbury?

As part of Stuff's upcoming coverage of the 10th anniversary of the quake, we want to hear your memories of the day life changed dramatically for so many.

We're collecting your submissions to create a word … View more
What word do you associate most with the September 4 earthquake in Canterbury?

As part of Stuff's upcoming coverage of the 10th anniversary of the quake, we want to hear your memories of the day life changed dramatically for so many.

We're collecting your submissions to create a word cloud to be published on the 10th anniversary.

It may be a word that describes how your life or your community has changed, or one that takes you back to that very moment the earth shook on the morning of September 4, 2010.

To share the word you believe best sums up the 10 years since the quake, click here or email stuffnation@stuff.co.nz

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1551 days ago

Horse pattern

Lynne from Rangiora

Does anyone have a sewing pattern for a horse that i can copy please

1551 days ago

Nominate your Nice Neighbour and win!

Neighbourly.co.nz

Do you have a Nice Neighbour in your community that has shone through the shadow of this pandemic?

Has someone offered to pick up supplies for you? Maybe your neighbour rang up to have a friendly chat? Any person that's made your community more neighbourly, nominate them on our … View more
Do you have a Nice Neighbour in your community that has shone through the shadow of this pandemic?

Has someone offered to pick up supplies for you? Maybe your neighbour rang up to have a friendly chat? Any person that's made your community more neighbourly, nominate them on our Nice Neighbour page now!

If selected, your nomination will be published in your community paper with you and your nominee each winning a $25 Prezzy® Card!
Nominate Now!

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1551 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.
Learn more

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1551 days ago

'Bitterly cold' day for South Island - can you see any snow?

Jake Kenny Reporter from Community News

Temperatures are plummeting as snow blankets many parts of the South Island on Tuesday morning.

MetService meteorologist Peter Little said South Islanders should expect a “bitterly cold” day as a cold front “significantly” dropped temperatures overnight, bringing flurries of snow, sleet … View more
Temperatures are plummeting as snow blankets many parts of the South Island on Tuesday morning.

MetService meteorologist Peter Little said South Islanders should expect a “bitterly cold” day as a cold front “significantly” dropped temperatures overnight, bringing flurries of snow, sleet and rain to most southern centres.

Is snow affecting your area? Send us your pics/tell us what you see in the comments below.

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1551 days ago

Mental Health + Well-Being - September 1st to 30th 🧠🌸

The Team from Neighbourhood Support New Zealand

1 in 4 New Zealand adults will suffer from a mental disorder or distress at some point in their lives. When they do, let’s make sure they don’t have to go it alone. To create safer, more caring communities we need to not only look after ourselves but those around us as well.

For the month of … View more
1 in 4 New Zealand adults will suffer from a mental disorder or distress at some point in their lives. When they do, let’s make sure they don’t have to go it alone. To create safer, more caring communities we need to not only look after ourselves but those around us as well.

For the month of September, we want to use our voice to raise awareness for mental health and well-being. Perhaps consider sharing a cuppa with someone you know who could use the support or challenge your family and friends to unplug from social media for the entire month to improve their well-being. If you or someone you know is going through a rough patch, don’t forget you can call or text 1737 anytime for FREE support from a trained counsellor.

This month also coincides with World Suicide Prevention Day (September 10th) followed by Mental Health Awareness Week (21 - 27 September).

However you choose to take part, make sure to tag us in your posts + use the following hashtag so we can see how you’re cultivating better mental health for yourself or in your community this month:

#NSNZmentalhealth

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1551 days ago

COFFINS professionally made by Rangiora Menz Shed

Rae from Rangiora

The coffins are made from pine, unstained and unpainted. Decorate the coffin, or leave just plain.
Deposit of $200 required
Expressions of interest to JP 021862602

Price: $450

1551 days ago

Mud Kitchen (Price Slashed)

Rae from Rangiora

Rangiora Menz Shed has for sale a Mud Kitchen. Ideal for any preschools or just set up at home for hours of fun. One Photo shows the back of the mud kitchen which has a hose connection for water thru to the tap. Heaps of fun!

Contact Steve Mackay 0279090240

Price: $80

1551 days ago

GARDEN SEAT Great buying

Rae from Rangiora

Garden Seat for SALE $75
2 Seater (1m wide) treated Pine with galvanised legs. Unpainted, unstained. Contact Steve 0279090240
More coming with oregon slats. Approx 5 more. To secure your order contact Steve, a small deposit ($20) required!

Price: $75

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1551 days ago

Daffodils

Arthur from Rangiora

The last of the potted daffodils in flower at only $5.00 per pot of 3 bulbs.
At our club rooms 13 BLAKE STREET RANGIORA. Wednesday morning from 10 am to 12. If wet will be inside. Also rustic bird feeders at only $15 each

Negotiable

1555 days ago

Zero tolerance on speeding drivers all year round as Kiwi cops get tough on motorists

The Team Reporter from Stuff

Hi neighbours,

Do you sometimes drive a few kms over the speed limit? Road police have scrapped their speed buffer on Kiwi roads in favour of a no tolerance approach.

All motorists edging over the limit at any time of the year can now expect to be pulled over and possibly fined, national road … View more
Hi neighbours,

Do you sometimes drive a few kms over the speed limit? Road police have scrapped their speed buffer on Kiwi roads in favour of a no tolerance approach.

All motorists edging over the limit at any time of the year can now expect to be pulled over and possibly fined, national road policing manager Acting Superintendent Gini Welch confirmed on Friday.

It brings an end to a long-standing convention that law enforcement would let minor speeding breaches slide.


“We don’t have a threshold,” Welch told Stuff, “we don’t have anything other than the speed limit.

Previously, besides zero tolerance long weekends, it was understood police could exercise discretion up to 10kmh over the speed limit.

Click here to read more.

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1551 days ago

Snowfall set to disrupt South Island motorists

Neighbourly.co.nz

UPDATE: Snowfall warning has been lifted for Porters Pass, please drive to the conditions.

Motorists in the Canterbury and West Coast region are today advised to drive cautiously, with chain use 'essential' if driving through SH73 (Porters Pass).

What you need to know:

- The NZTA… View more
UPDATE: Snowfall warning has been lifted for Porters Pass, please drive to the conditions.

Motorists in the Canterbury and West Coast region are today advised to drive cautiously, with chain use 'essential' if driving through SH73 (Porters Pass).

What you need to know:

- The NZTA has advised motorists to fit their vehicle with chains if travelling through SH73

- Metservice has forecast snowfall of 10-15cm to fall in the area around Porters Pass above 500m

-Porters Pass is now closed to towing vehicles

See the SH73 Traffic Map for all the latest road alerts
For weather related updates, head to MetService's Weather Warnings Page

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