Hurunui District , Amberley

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1651 days ago

scarlet runner beans

Trish from Rangiora

Hi there. I just wondered if anyone is interested in how those scarlet runner beans develop under the ground if you leave them to spring up each year. I've pulled some out because I want to move where I grow them. These have probably been in for a few years but look at the monsters. Lots of … View moreHi there. I just wondered if anyone is interested in how those scarlet runner beans develop under the ground if you leave them to spring up each year. I've pulled some out because I want to move where I grow them. These have probably been in for a few years but look at the monsters. Lots of them have bigger roots than this - like a parsnip!

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1649 days ago

Answers to your property price questions

Jo Haywood Reporter from Homed

Hey neighbours, we're all feeling the impact of the coronavirus pandemic right now, but lots of you have told us you're especially concerned about its effects on property prices in NZ. That's why we asked Quotable Value's general manager David Nagel to join us for a … View moreHey neighbours, we're all feeling the impact of the coronavirus pandemic right now, but lots of you have told us you're especially concerned about its effects on property prices in NZ. That's why we asked Quotable Value's general manager David Nagel to join us for a live Q&A to help answer your property questions.

We had a huge response, so if you sent in a question or dropped in for the chat, thank you. If you missed it, you can still check out the recap, here.

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1649 days ago

Native birds killed by powerlines along Canterbury's Ashley-Rakahuri River

Nicole Mathewson Reporter from Northern Outlook

Powerlines along Canterbury's Ashley-Rakahuri River appear to be yet another danger for native birds.

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1650 days ago

Puerto Rican couple 'adopt' a granny while stuck in Kaikōura during lockdown

Nicole Mathewson Reporter from Northern Outlook

A Puerto Rican couple who "adopted" a Kaikōura grandma during lockdown have sparked a movement to help more of the town's elderly residents.

Efrain Vega de Varona and Ingrid Marie Rivera, who normally reside in Los Angeles, had the "immense pleasure" of getting stuck in … View more
A Puerto Rican couple who "adopted" a Kaikōura grandma during lockdown have sparked a movement to help more of the town's elderly residents.

Efrain Vega de Varona and Ingrid Marie Rivera, who normally reside in Los Angeles, had the "immense pleasure" of getting stuck in Kaikōura as the global coronavirus pandemic hit, and decided to volunteer in the community.

Each week during the lockdown, they called 91-year-old Nat for her shopping list and delivered the items to her door.

Read the full story here.

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1650 days ago

Interior Plastering - Supporting Local!

Office Manager from First Stop Interiors Ltd

We would love to help with any of those interior decorating jobs you were looking at during lockdown and can now get done! For more information see us on Facebook @ First Stop Interiors. www.facebook.com...

1650 days ago

Compact that garage mess...

The Team from Resene ColorShop Rangiora

Upcycle a pallet and old kitchen forks to help keep garden tools organised.

Make the most of this weekend with this step by step project idea from Resene. Find out how to create this project yourself

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1650 days ago

Round posts

Linda from Sefton

Looking for round posts
Need 100+ posts but any amount considered

1651 days ago

Hay needed urgently, Large rounds please.

Marilyn & Wayne from Rangiora

Friends of ours who have a beautiful farm in the Keneperu Sound for the first time in 15 years on the farm are desperately short of feed. They require 60+ Large round hay bales and will pay for the transport. CAN YOU OR ANYONE YOU KNOW HELP PLEASE. Contact Wayne on 021 860851

1651 days ago

Dumped kittens

David and Sharan from Hurunui District

Its later this year (probably due to Covid) but we are having unwanted kittens dumped on our farms in Glasnevin again. Hey people, do you realize these poor little animals suffer horrible deaths especially now its getting so cold at night. Couldn't you possibly take them to Cats Protection … View moreIts later this year (probably due to Covid) but we are having unwanted kittens dumped on our farms in Glasnevin again. Hey people, do you realize these poor little animals suffer horrible deaths especially now its getting so cold at night. Couldn't you possibly take them to Cats Protection League??? We try to catch those that are past hope and feed, the tame ones till we can get them to a vet. We breed pedigree cats and again have to deal the problem of these poor sick unwanted kittens spreading viruses to our cats. We wonder what goes on in the heads of people who either wont desex their house moggies or cant be bothered correctly disposing of resultant kittens. Shame on you.!!

1652 days ago

North Canterbury family quoted $14k to connect power to new home

Nicole Mathewson Reporter from Northern Outlook

A North Canterbury family was "gobsmacked" to learn connecting their new home to power would cost $14,800.

Read the full story here.

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1651 days ago

Agri-supplier's sustainable packaging leading the way for farming sector

Nicole Mathewson Reporter from Northern Outlook

A North Canterbury farm supplier is phasing out plastic packaging in favour of paper as it aims to help the agriculture industry become much greener.

1652 days ago

Waimakariri mayor asks Bunnings to reconsider closing its Rangiora store

Nicole Mathewson Reporter from Northern Outlook

Waimakariri's mayor has gone in to bat for employees of Rangiora's Bunnings store after it was named as one of seven marked for closure.

Dan Gordon said he spoke with the company's HR department after hearing of the planned closure, which would affect 21 staff.

The plan had come as… View more
Waimakariri's mayor has gone in to bat for employees of Rangiora's Bunnings store after it was named as one of seven marked for closure.

Dan Gordon said he spoke with the company's HR department after hearing of the planned closure, which would affect 21 staff.

The plan had come as a surprise, given the store was well located in the centre of Rangiora and had recently added a garden centre, he said.

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1652 days ago

Crazy travel deals for Kiwis

Trupti Biradar Reporter from Stuff Travel

If you've ever wanted to travel NZ, now is the time. These deals are incredible value.

1652 days ago

We're here to help with all your window & door repair, maintenance and security needs!

Exceed - we fix windows & doors

Hi Neighbours!

If your windows & doors are in need of some TLC, our team is fully operational and able to help you during Alert Level 2 :)

We are following stringent health & safety protocols to ensure the safety of all our customers and teams.
Head to our dedicated Covid-19 updates page … View more
Hi Neighbours!

If your windows & doors are in need of some TLC, our team is fully operational and able to help you during Alert Level 2 :)

We are following stringent health & safety protocols to ensure the safety of all our customers and teams.
Head to our dedicated Covid-19 updates page for information on our Alert Level 2 H&S procedures:

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1652 days ago

'Mum and dad' landlords affected by law changes

Colleen Hawkes Reporter from Homed

The freeze on tenancy terminations has impacted 'Mum and dad' landlords in ways no-one could have predicted prior to Covid-19.

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