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RECYCLE CENTRE
On 30th December we had a call from the
Rangiora Recycle Centre to say they had rescued two small kittens and
could we take them. This is our 3rd litter this season, people seem to … View moreCat Care Incorporated
RECYCLE CENTRE
On 30th December we had a call from the
Rangiora Recycle Centre to say they had rescued two small kittens and
could we take them. This is our 3rd litter this season, people seem to
think its ok to dump kittens near human activity and they will
survive. The two kittens had been put in a black plastic bag along with
their two siblings and placed in one of the huge bins at the centre.
This was picked up with fork lift and taken to the pit and emptied.
Waiting to come in was the compacter to compress the rubbish together
and to be disposed of somewhere else. The noise must have been too much
for the kittens and they broke out of the bag and took flight. A staff
member managed to grab two but the other two fled and were lost. Gilda
and Gwen came into care so traumatised by the experience they couldnt
be handled for two days. Traps were put out for the remaining two and we
had just about given up hope when on the 7th day they were caught. This
really affects the staff who work at the centre, most are animal lovers
so its hard when they see the suffering these animals go through. The
latter two kittens who are almost identical to the first two and were
extremely skinny,are now Joplin and Japan and are in care.
That is 4 females from one litter aged approx 12 weeks. If the staff
hadnt been observant this could have been 4 breeding feral females. Gwen
and Gilda have recovered and will make wonderful pets so there is hope
for the other two as well. This shouldnt happen in todays supposedly
civilised society , there is help out there. Mother cat will probably be
pregnant again now and so the cycle continues.
Hi, You may have read that I've semi-retired after 20-odd years of children's art classes. I will still run workshops however - mostly during school holiday periods, and for all age groups. I have three planned during the week 14th-18th Jan, and details are on my website, or Facebook. If … View moreHi, You may have read that I've semi-retired after 20-odd years of children's art classes. I will still run workshops however - mostly during school holiday periods, and for all age groups. I have three planned during the week 14th-18th Jan, and details are on my website, or Facebook. If they look too complex, don't worry - I'm there to show you how.
There's been dozens of incredible entries in this year's Loveliest Letterbox competition. Which one is your favourite? Can you spot any from your neighbourhood?
Loveliest Letterbox is closing end of January so make sure you share colourful creations from your community asap. It's … View moreThere's been dozens of incredible entries in this year's Loveliest Letterbox competition. Which one is your favourite? Can you spot any from your neighbourhood?
Loveliest Letterbox is closing end of January so make sure you share colourful creations from your community asap. It's as simple as loading a picture of a lovely letterbox in your neighbourhood or from your travels - and you could win one of four great prizes!
Canterbury's only indoor skate park has opened its doors – in Rangiora.
The facility is the brainchild of Steve and Debbie Wood, but is likely thanks to their 14-year-old son, Damian, an avid skate park enthusiast.
The Barn, on Flaxton Rd, is essentially a warehouse half full of ramps and … View moreCanterbury's only indoor skate park has opened its doors – in Rangiora.
The facility is the brainchild of Steve and Debbie Wood, but is likely thanks to their 14-year-old son, Damian, an avid skate park enthusiast.
The Barn, on Flaxton Rd, is essentially a warehouse half full of ramps and grind rails, offering something for all abilities. The only conditions for riders are they must wear a helmet, and parental permission is needed for anyone under the age of 18.
Read the full story by clicking the link below.
Hi there. Anyone know where Pete and Chris Woolley may be now? I know they were living in North Canterbury a few years ago. An old friend is out from England and we would love to catch up. They would be around 60 by now.
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We are having a sale
We have new and used pet stuff, toys, beds, carriers etc
This Saturday and Sunday
10am - 12 pm… View more·
We are having a sale
We have new and used pet stuff, toys, beds, carriers etc
This Saturday and Sunday
10am - 12 pm
17 Tripoli St, Rangiora
NO HOLDS OR DIBS ON THIS POST
Heated Towel Rail. $5
Mirror (heated, so not affected by steam). 900 X 750 mm. $5
Two Bathroom Cabinet Doors (mirrored). New, unused. 800 X 373 mm. $50.
You can put in an offer for each item or the whole lot.
Five bails of 7.0 (the thickest and most efficient type) and one bail of 3.6 (standard size). Willing to sell individually or together. Jason in Rangiora. 0275844562
They are set to travel a route taken by soldiers returning home from the Great War 100 years ago.
A group of Kiwis have organised a fundraising trek on horseback to highlight the plight of those suffering post traumatic stress injury.
The Long Road Home fundraiser began at St Arnaud on January 5 … View moreThey are set to travel a route taken by soldiers returning home from the Great War 100 years ago.
A group of Kiwis have organised a fundraising trek on horseback to highlight the plight of those suffering post traumatic stress injury.
The Long Road Home fundraiser began at St Arnaud on January 5 and will follow a 110 kilometre trek to Hanmer Springs.
Spice up your Summer BBQ with Tegel Smokey Chipotle Chicken Tenders!
This simple recipe takes only 30 minutes to pull together and is guaranteed to be a hit with the kids, in-laws and neighbours. Chunky chicken tenders coated in flavoursome chipotle spices served with a delicious lemon garlic … View moreSpice up your Summer BBQ with Tegel Smokey Chipotle Chicken Tenders!
This simple recipe takes only 30 minutes to pull together and is guaranteed to be a hit with the kids, in-laws and neighbours. Chunky chicken tenders coated in flavoursome chipotle spices served with a delicious lemon garlic sour cream and parsnip and potato wedges, this will be the highlight of the barbie. Give them a go this weekend.
Motorists travelling on North Canterbury’s State Highway 7 between Waipara and Waikari are advised to expect delays over the coming months as work on a $3.5million safety upgrade continues.
The NZ Transport Agency says stop/go traffic management and 30km/h speed restrictions will be in place … View moreMotorists travelling on North Canterbury’s State Highway 7 between Waipara and Waikari are advised to expect delays over the coming months as work on a $3.5million safety upgrade continues.
The NZ Transport Agency says stop/go traffic management and 30km/h speed restrictions will be in place along parts of the route from today (Tuesday, 8 January) until mid-March. Read more
A North Canterbury group has won an Australasian conservation award for raising the profile of endangered species.
The Ashley Rakahuri Rivercare Group (ARRG) was up against seven other finalists for the Australasian Wildlife Management Society (AWMS) annual award for practical wildlife management.… View moreA North Canterbury group has won an Australasian conservation award for raising the profile of endangered species.
The Ashley Rakahuri Rivercare Group (ARRG) was up against seven other finalists for the Australasian Wildlife Management Society (AWMS) annual award for practical wildlife management.
The group's win recognised the practical work it did to protect endemic braided river birds in the Ashley-Rakahuri River, including the wrybill, black-fronted tern, black-billed gull and the banded dotterel, all of which nest on clean shingle banks and islands in the river.
Can anyone bring a washing machine back from Invercargill for me please? Just to Chch as I can pick it up from there. Willing to pay. THANKS FOR THE HELP. Local carrier helped me out.
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