Hurunui District , Amberley

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Does your organisation need new flooring?

Apply for up to $2,000 and also be in to win a $20,000 makeover.

1828 days ago

Facing North: From army engineer to beach-side mental fitness consultant

Nicole Mathewson Reporter from Northern Outlook

North Canterbury's Sahera Laing is a self-confessed nerd. It is almost certainly her love of learning that has enabled her to catapult from one career to another with ease, and from one side of the world to the other along the way.

* Would you like to nominate someone for the Facing North … View more
North Canterbury's Sahera Laing is a self-confessed nerd. It is almost certainly her love of learning that has enabled her to catapult from one career to another with ease, and from one side of the world to the other along the way.

* Would you like to nominate someone for the Facing North series? Email emma.dangerfield@stuff.co.nz

1828 days ago

Buy one, give one for Kiwi families in need

Raptor Rubs

Hi Neighbourly members, we all love a bargain, but buying a gift that really gives back seems like a much better way to kick off the holiday season, don’t you think?

We’re not sure who decided that Black Friday was suddenly a ‘thing’ down in our part of the world, so, as us Kiwis tend to… View more
Hi Neighbourly members, we all love a bargain, but buying a gift that really gives back seems like a much better way to kick off the holiday season, don’t you think?

We’re not sure who decided that Black Friday was suddenly a ‘thing’ down in our part of the world, so, as us Kiwis tend to do, we thought we’d put our own spin on it instead. One that is much more focused on community over consumerism, and equally about giving as it is about getting.

Curious?

Kicking off today and running through 'til Monday 2 December, we are doing our annual buy-one-give-one campaign.

That means for every Christmas Gift Box or Christmas Cracker set purchased, we’ll also give one to City Missions and food banks across the country to support families in need. Our aim is to give back to an organisation within the community that each of our customers live in.

The best part? There’s no car park congestion, over-crowded shopping malls or #walmartfights involved. You can shop online from the comfort of your own home, with the knowledge that you’re also doing good for fellow Kiwis in their own community.

You could say that our version of Black Friday is in fact a whole lot more colourful, adding brightness to what might otherwise be a fairly bleak Christmas for many families in New Zealand.

Together, we can make Christmas a bright and tasty time for families in need - and that sounds like a pretty good deal, don’t you think?!

Whether you’re buying for an avid foodie, a wannabe masterchef, a time-poor parent, or a student who needs help to step their signature spag bol up a notch, our Christmas Gift sets are guaranteed to be a crowd-pleaser, are all gluten-free, with no MSG, and all-natural!

You’ll find more information about Raptor Naturals, our Christmas Gift Boxes and our Christmas Crackers on our website - www.raptornaturals.co.nz

Thanks for your support
Rachael and the Raptor Naturals team
Order now

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1829 days ago

New - use your own lawyer for probate, and still save $$$$$$

Director / lawyer from Kiwilaw

About 30% of new applications are rejected by the Probate Unit. (Source: letter from Probate Unit team leader, 7 Nov 2019.) Almost all of those are submitted by law firms.
Applications prepared by Kiwilaw are very seldom rejected - and the small number of rejections is decreasing as we improve our… View more
About 30% of new applications are rejected by the Probate Unit. (Source: letter from Probate Unit team leader, 7 Nov 2019.) Almost all of those are submitted by law firms.
Applications prepared by Kiwilaw are very seldom rejected - and the small number of rejections is decreasing as we improve our guidance to clients.
However, clients like the reassurance of using their familiar lawyer.
GOOD NEWS!! Law firms can now use Kiwilaw's service to prepare probate-application documents efficiently and at a reasonable price.
So if you're an executor and you need probate, and you don't feel confident about doing it yourself with Kiwilaw's help, ask the estate's lawyer to use Kiwilaw's service ($390 to law firms, plus fees for their own attendances and disbursements).
kiwilaw.co.nz...

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1829 days ago

Have you heard the latest?

Charles Upham Retirement Village

With our Lifestyle magazine you can read all about the happenings going on in the villages, from ballet, our new partnerships to dad jokes. Click on the link below to read our third edition for the year.

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1829 days ago

Does this look familiar?

Ara Institute of Canterbury

If you’d like to reclaim your sofa, Ara Institute of Canterbury could have the perfect solution.

With a foundation trades course, your sofa dweller can gain confidence, direction and valuable skills that could lead to a well-paid career.

Before long, they could be earning enough to buy … View more
If you’d like to reclaim your sofa, Ara Institute of Canterbury could have the perfect solution.

With a foundation trades course, your sofa dweller can gain confidence, direction and valuable skills that could lead to a well-paid career.

Before long, they could be earning enough to buy their own sofa - or even a better sofa than the one they’re glued to right now!

Courses are available in construction, painting and decorating, automotive engineering, electrical engineering and more, and most are FREE for 16 to 19 year olds.

For details visit our website or call 0800 24 24 76.
Find out more

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1830 days ago

** garage sale **

Sally from Rangiora

Large garage sale at 3 Lancewood Way this coming Sat 30th November. A huge range of items, homewares, clothing for adults and children, furniture. Starts 9am.

1830 days ago

Congratulations Canterbury on reaching 100,000 members! 🎉 🎉

The Team from Neighbourly.co.nz

Hi Canterbury neighbours. We are delighted to let you know your region has reached a huge milestone... Canterbury has now cracked the 100,000 member mark on Neighbourly.

The Neighbourly Team would like to thank every one of you for continuing to display your community spirit, especially after … View more
Hi Canterbury neighbours. We are delighted to let you know your region has reached a huge milestone... Canterbury has now cracked the 100,000 member mark on Neighbourly.

The Neighbourly Team would like to thank every one of you for continuing to display your community spirit, especially after another challenging year. The Christchurch Mosque attacks in March showed how much Canterbury residents are prepared to come together to support one another.

We were blown away to see Neighbourly noticeboards filled with people wanting to make a difference in their community - reaching out to neighbours to organise visits to the local mosque and coordinating events to fundraise for the victims.

Canterbury, we hold you close to our hearts. Congratulations on the milestone and thank you for being such great neighbours!

The Neighbourly Team
Read more

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1830 days ago

Thanks for all the entries!

2Degrees

Hi neighbours - thanks for all the ShopLocal entries! Entries have now closed but keep an eye on your local community newspaper to find out which business in your community has won a $20,000 advertising package!

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1831 days ago

Items for sale

Neil and Catherine from Rangiora

Clothesline (attach to fence)
Motors suitable for golf carts, wheelchairs etc.
Water-based fence paint


Phone 027 698 3216 or 0275 326 422

Negotiable

1831 days ago

Model cars Scale 1:18

Angela from Hurunui District

Big collection of model cars from Adult collector still in boxes,no kids have been near them also smoke free home. Here a some photos still have others as well. Want then gone now I don't collect then now changed too photography now. Time to sell them so someone else can enjoy them

Negotiable

1833 days ago

Tell us about your favourite places in the South Island

Nicole Mathewson Reporter from The Press

We need your help for a series we'll be publishing this summer. Tell us about the best things you can find in the South Island - ie the best place to walk your dog, best playground for kids, best place to stop for a swim, best toilets, best icecream/milkshake, or the best place to stop for … View moreWe need your help for a series we'll be publishing this summer. Tell us about the best things you can find in the South Island - ie the best place to walk your dog, best playground for kids, best place to stop for a swim, best toilets, best icecream/milkshake, or the best place to stop for lunch.

Share your favourite South Island spots and activities by commenting below (and tell us why you love them), or you can send us a PM or email reporters@press.co.nz

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1831 days ago

Neighbourly reaches 100,000 Canterbury members

Nicole Mathewson Reporter from Northern Outlook

Canterbury is the latest region to crack the 100,000 member mark on Neighbourly.

Head of Neighbourly Jake Shand said the Christchurch Mosque attacks in March showed how much Kiwis are prepared to come together to support one another, and Neighbourly became a tool many turned to.

Rangiora has been… View more
Canterbury is the latest region to crack the 100,000 member mark on Neighbourly.

Head of Neighbourly Jake Shand said the Christchurch Mosque attacks in March showed how much Kiwis are prepared to come together to support one another, and Neighbourly became a tool many turned to.

Rangiora has been an active community hub, reaching the top 10 for most active community in New Zealand previously. One of Neighbourly's most popular posts was around praise for the Rangiora hospital service.

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1831 days ago

Win an EXCLUSIVE concert for your neighbourhood!

SIX60 Tour

Got what it takes to be more Neighbourly? You could win an exclusive concert in your neighbourhood from one of the supporting acts from this summer’s SIX60 tour.

We also have 20 DOUBLE PASSES to give away to Neighbourly members for each of the regional concerts.

To be eligible, we’ll … View more
Got what it takes to be more Neighbourly? You could win an exclusive concert in your neighbourhood from one of the supporting acts from this summer’s SIX60 tour.

We also have 20 DOUBLE PASSES to give away to Neighbourly members for each of the regional concerts.

To be eligible, we’ll need to see you being more Neighbourly. Whether it’s posting to your neighbourhood, replying to questions or inviting a neighbour to join the site (we’ve pulled together a few more ideas here).
Find out more!

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1832 days ago

North Canterbury groups and schools boosted by community fund

Nicole Mathewson Reporter from Northern Outlook

Thirty North Canterbury schools and charities will receive a share of $30,000 from this year's MainPower Community Fund.

Lines company MainPower has been running the contestable fund since 2015.

"Due to the popularity of the Community Fund, we increased the funding available to $30,000… View more
Thirty North Canterbury schools and charities will receive a share of $30,000 from this year's MainPower Community Fund.

Lines company MainPower has been running the contestable fund since 2015.

"Due to the popularity of the Community Fund, we increased the funding available to $30,000 in 2019, a $10,000 increase," chief executive Andy Lester said.

"We also introduced a separate voting stage, where a group of finalists were profiled online, allowing members of the community to have a say in where the funds will be allocated."

A total of $20,000 has been allocated to community groups and $10,000 to school projects. The recipients represent a range of community activities.

"Whether the funding is going towards giving kids the chance to learn about the environment, or supporting the region's most vulnerable, the key thing is that all of the recipients are doing great things for North Canterbury," Lester said.


2019 MAINPOWER COMMUNITY FUND RECIPIENTS

Community Groups

Waikuku Beach Surf Lifesaving
Big Brothers Big Sisters North Canterbury
Community Wellbeing North Canterbury Trust
Amberley Meals on Wheels
Satisfy Food Rescue
Kaiapoi Food Forest
Mini Ha Ha Horse Haven
Rangiora Community Patrol
Southbrook Community Sports Club
Chris Ruth Centre
Kaikōura Community Shed
Good Night, Sleep Tight
Cheviot Community Menz Shed
Rachel's House Trust
Oxford Community Men Shed
Oxford Arts Trust
Kaichorus
Reflections Community Trust
SeniorNet
Rangiora Community Menz Shed

Schools/educational programmes
Hanmer Springs School
North Canterbury Alpine Trust
Rangiora High School
Waiau School
Loburn School
North Loburn School
View Hill School
Fernside School
Amberley Community Preschool
Amberley School

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