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By David Hill, Local Democracy Reporter
Work remains on track for the opening of an iconic Hanmer Springs building, as local leaders eye up a future Weta Workshop exhibition for the site.
Hurunui Tourism product development manager Graeme Abbot says the restoration of the former … View moreBy David Hill, Local Democracy Reporter
Work remains on track for the opening of an iconic Hanmer Springs building, as local leaders eye up a future Weta Workshop exhibition for the site.
Hurunui Tourism product development manager Graeme Abbot says the restoration of the former Soldiers' Block in the Queen Mary Historic Reserve is progressing, ahead of its planned official opening on Anzac Day.
‘‘It will be a very important day for the town. That building has been sitting there since 2003 not being used, so to have it back in use is important for the town.’’
The Soldiers’ Block was opened in 1916 to rehabilitate soldiers returning from World War I, and was later used as a drug and alcohol treatment facility.
The site also has cultural significance for Ngāti Kurī.
When the building opens it will have a small historical display of information about the building’s past use, Abbot said.
Longer term plans are to create an interactive experience called ‘‘A Place of Light and Life’’ in partnership with Weta Workshop to tell the story of the site.
But it will require the community to raise a further $6 million.
Abbot said the newly formed Queen Mary Historic Reserve Charitable Trust Hanmer Springs has been working behind the scenes and plans to kick off its fundraising effort over the next few months.
‘‘We are excited by the challenge and the work we have done should set us up well.’’
Last week the Hurunui District Council voted to appoint mayor Marie Black as its nominee on the trust for a three-year term.
‘‘As a long-term resident of the Hurunui district, I'm incredibly passionate about this project and want to see it fostered and grow to be a really important part of our shared history,’’ she said.
Black recently visited Belgium on Remembrance Day with Waimakariri mayor Dan Gordon and a delegation from the Rangiora and Amberley RSAs.
She said the visit gave her ‘‘great insight into what this project could potentially do for this district’’.
Black joins Abbot and Hanmer Springs locals Mark Inglis and Jason Fletcher as trustees.
Council chief strategy and community officer Judith Batchelor said Te Rūnanga o Kaikōura has been invited to appoint a trustee, while the trust deed allows for the appointment of three more trustees.
Batchelor said the trust was established to fundraise and provide input into the design of the interactive visitor experience.
The council has also agreed in principle to lease the Soldiers’ Block building to the trust to support the ongoing project.
The $3.6 million restoration project is being funded by a Lotteries grant, $1.5m from the Government’s Better Off funding, development contributions and a grant from the council’s Earthquake Prone Buildings Fund.
■ LDR is local body journalism co-funded by RNZ and NZ On Air.
I have contacted Gutter Solutions and he has said we need the whole house protected via the gutters and valleys as the birds will keep coming back as its there home, then he went onto say even there offspring will keep coming back time and time again. Yikes! Any suggestions please.
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Frosted Curls. Lovely small NZ native grass. Arching silvery green foliage. Hardy, grows in most conditions. Height approx 30cm. Great for borders or rock gardens. 11cm pots $5 each. Cash on pickup, Rangiora by arrangement. Message me to arrange. Other perennials and natives available, see my … View moreFrosted Curls. Lovely small NZ native grass. Arching silvery green foliage. Hardy, grows in most conditions. Height approx 30cm. Great for borders or rock gardens. 11cm pots $5 each. Cash on pickup, Rangiora by arrangement. Message me to arrange. Other perennials and natives available, see my other listings. $5 to $10 each.
Arthropodium cirratum ... Renga Renga. NZ native. Full sun to part shade. Suits dry conditions once established. Clump forming. Height approx 60cm. Spikes of white flowers late Spring/early Summer. Cash on pickup, Rangiora, by arrangement. 11cm pots $5 each. Other natives and Perennials also … View moreArthropodium cirratum ... Renga Renga. NZ native. Full sun to part shade. Suits dry conditions once established. Clump forming. Height approx 60cm. Spikes of white flowers late Spring/early Summer. Cash on pickup, Rangiora, by arrangement. 11cm pots $5 each. Other natives and Perennials also available, see my other listings. Message me for details.
Ivy leaf geranium plants. Suitable for pots or a sheltered garden spot. Flowers for many months. 11cm pot. (Pot in photo not included). Pick-up by arrangement from Rangiora. Cash only. Many other perennials and natives available $5 to $10. See my other listings. Message me for details.
Fundraising Fair
Saturday 7th December 2024
10am - 4pm
Bromley Community Centre
Delicious food, bouncy castle, face painting, children's activities, popcorn, candy floss, and snow cones; arts & crafts, docos, raffle and more.
All proceeds and donations direct to help families in … View moreFundraising Fair
Saturday 7th December 2024
10am - 4pm
Bromley Community Centre
Delicious food, bouncy castle, face painting, children's activities, popcorn, candy floss, and snow cones; arts & crafts, docos, raffle and more.
All proceeds and donations direct to help families in need in Gaza. Hope to see you there with the whole whanau. :-)
Kmart will be recalling a number of their Anko duvet sets.
What you need to know:
- The recall is involving Christmas-themed duvets: Mrs & Mrs Claus Reversible Queen Size Bed Quilt Cover Set and Christmas Elf Reversible Single Bed Quilt Cover Set
- A … View moreKmart will be recalling a number of their Anko duvet sets.
What you need to know:
- The recall is involving Christmas-themed duvets: Mrs & Mrs Claus Reversible Queen Size Bed Quilt Cover Set and Christmas Elf Reversible Single Bed Quilt Cover Set
- A recall of the products began in Australia following health concerns from several families.
- One woman said she thought she was having a heart attack after using one of the products which smelt of diesel.
- One customer said she’d purchased the quilt covers and said they smelled like gas. Another mum said hers did not have that smell but claimed her son developed a rash that only went away when he stopped using the product.
- The product is no longer available for purchase on the Kmart website.
Regardless of whether you have experienced an issue, customers who have purchased this item may return the product to store for a refund.
Corner planter, made from treated timber, has 2 plastic troughs, ideal for growing herbs in or small bedding plants. Only $55.00 also a wishing well planter, has a large pot in it, made from treated timber, only $60.00, pickup is in Rangiora. both items are new.
Surprise your loved ones with tickets for the Heart Foundation Christmas Lottery. It's a gift that could change their lives!
They'll have the chance to win a brand-new, fully furnished Jennian home in Clarks Beach, Auckland, valued at over $1 million. Plus, there are incredible prizes … View moreSurprise your loved ones with tickets for the Heart Foundation Christmas Lottery. It's a gift that could change their lives!
They'll have the chance to win a brand-new, fully furnished Jennian home in Clarks Beach, Auckland, valued at over $1 million. Plus, there are incredible prizes up for grabs, including international travel.
Tickets are just $15 each, and every purchase supports life-saving research. Get yours online today at heartlottery.org.nz.
Hi Neighbours,
Elemental has been quietly developing over the last 10 years to provide a creative community relaxation and retreat environment in our rural North Loburn garden, just 10 minutes from Rangiora.
We are moving in a direction inspired by the phrase "Beyond Money" where … View moreHi Neighbours,
Elemental has been quietly developing over the last 10 years to provide a creative community relaxation and retreat environment in our rural North Loburn garden, just 10 minutes from Rangiora.
We are moving in a direction inspired by the phrase "Beyond Money" where people come together to share their inspiration, skills, unwanted resources and time - just because it feels like life is calling us all to remember what's truly important right now.
More information will be coming soon about our opening hours and creative offerings, starting with our latest project - The Sharing Shed.
Hope to meet you in real time and space soon,
Kerry Edmunds
www.elementalgarden.org...
Pamela, a resident of Bert Sutcliffe Village, has a passion for good food, great company, and exploring new places. A seasoned traveller and cruising enthusiast, Pamela has sailed to numerous destinations, sampling local cuisines along the way.
Closer to home, alongside her son-in-law and … View morePamela, a resident of Bert Sutcliffe Village, has a passion for good food, great company, and exploring new places. A seasoned traveller and cruising enthusiast, Pamela has sailed to numerous destinations, sampling local cuisines along the way.
Closer to home, alongside her son-in-law and daughter, she has discovered a variety of restaurants that showcase the diversity of New Zealand’s culinary scene. Whether you’re planning a road trip, dreaming about your next cruise, or simply searching for a great dining spot, these are Pamela’s top food recommendations to inspire your next adventure.
Click read more for the full story.
If you've decked your halls with all things jolly, we think it deserves to be shown off!
Share a photo of your home in its Christmassy glory and be in to win a spot prize. Some of these entries will be chosen as a finalist for the grand title of NZ's Merriest Home which Neighbourly … View moreIf you've decked your halls with all things jolly, we think it deserves to be shown off!
Share a photo of your home in its Christmassy glory and be in to win a spot prize. Some of these entries will be chosen as a finalist for the grand title of NZ's Merriest Home which Neighbourly members can vote on!
Entries close Sunday, 15th of December so share a photo today 📸
Join us for this fundraising film screening.
Plot: In this road movie, a father and son travel amid wedding preparations in the lead-up to Christmas in Nazareth.
A 2017 Palestinian drama film, it's directed, as well as written by, Annemarie Jacir. It was screened in the Contemporary World … View moreJoin us for this fundraising film screening.
Plot: In this road movie, a father and son travel amid wedding preparations in the lead-up to Christmas in Nazareth.
A 2017 Palestinian drama film, it's directed, as well as written by, Annemarie Jacir. It was screened in the Contemporary World Cinema section at the 2017 Toronto International Film Festival. It was selected as the Palestinian entry for the Best Foreign Language Film at the 90th Academy Awards.
Wajib won 36 international awards including Best Film in Mar Del Plata, Dubai, Amiens, DC Film Festival, Kerala and the London BFI Festival.
The Kiwi journalist drilling deep into the country’s biggest issues is on a mission to find the local greats.
Paddy Gower is looking for the Good Kiwi in every region to feature in his show, The F@#$ing News - Paddy Gower Live on Tour.
To nominate a Good Kiwi, email reporters@press.co.nz … View moreThe Kiwi journalist drilling deep into the country’s biggest issues is on a mission to find the local greats.
Paddy Gower is looking for the Good Kiwi in every region to feature in his show, The F@#$ing News - Paddy Gower Live on Tour.
To nominate a Good Kiwi, email reporters@press.co.nz with the name and a description of why your nominee should win. You an also share the local issues you think Paddy needs to tackle in the comments below.
It could be the woman whose knitting circle has made 3800 items for victims of domestic violence, the guy running the length of Aotearoa for mental health, or the woman with terminal cancer who spends her time campaigning to raise awareness and save lives.
“Basically I am looking for ... a bloody great Cantab who just gets on and gets things done. The criteria is somebody who has a positive attitude and makes the community a better place," Gower said.
“I will give this person the 'Big Ups' they deserve, and the community can celebrate them with me.”
A Good Kiwi will feature in each of Gower’s live shows in 14 centres through November and December. He will name the Cantabrian Good Kiwi at his Christchurch show on the evening of Friday, November 22, at St Margaret’s College.
The F@#$ing News - Paddy Gower Live on Tour is a sort of book tour, sort of stand-up comedy, some journalistic yarns and memoir, and some motivational speaking - with a fair bit of local in each show.
Gower also wants to know about topics of interest in the region.
“I’m ... going to be taking on a big issue facing Canterbury and offering up solutions.”
A stinky suburb, a neighbourhood needing a round-about or a cathedral in disrepair - “I will make your views count”, he said.
“I'm touring the nation to spread positivity, optimism and good vibes.”
*For tickets to the The F@#$ing News - Paddy Gower Live on Tour visit paddygower.co.nz
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