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528 days ago

PAINTING AND DECORATING

Enviro Painters Ltd

For all your painting and decorating projects contact the friendly team at Enviro Painters

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528 days ago

1 of 100 Skin-Hydrating Sets Up For Grabs With NZ Gardener

NZ Gardener

We have your chance to win an Antipodes Skin-Hydrating set worth over $110.

Simply grab a copy of the June issue of NZ Gardener and find the link in the magazine to enter. There are 100 prizes to be won – each winner will receive Anoint H2O De-Puffing Eye Gel (RRP $59) and … View more
We have your chance to win an Antipodes Skin-Hydrating set worth over $110.

Simply grab a copy of the June issue of NZ Gardener and find the link in the magazine to enter. There are 100 prizes to be won – each winner will receive Anoint H2O De-Puffing Eye Gel (RRP $59) and Baptise H2O Ultra-Hydrating Water Gel (RRP $52), the perfect combo to use on your skin after a good day out in the garden.
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528 days ago

Black Boots

Elisabeth from Rangiora

Brand new black boots, size 9.5.

Price: $30

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528 days ago

Teucrium Hedging - being lifted today, Monday! Charity Auction

Carol from Hurunui District

Zonta Club of Waimakariri has been gifted approx. 15 metres of Teucrium hedging, 46 cms high approx. Being lifted today so needs planting asap. Pick up Christchurch. Message me and I will provide contact phone number.

I think the common name is Germander - gorgeous grey leaves with purple … View more
Zonta Club of Waimakariri has been gifted approx. 15 metres of Teucrium hedging, 46 cms high approx. Being lifted today so needs planting asap. Pick up Christchurch. Message me and I will provide contact phone number.

I think the common name is Germander - gorgeous grey leaves with purple flowers, makes wonderful hedging.

Price: $75

529 days ago

SHIFTING HOUSE BOXES

Murray from Woodend

Good strong boxes to give away.
Pick up asap please from Woodend.

Free

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529 days ago

Free Panel heaters

Alan from Hurunui District

No longer needed, 2 panel heaters 1 of which does not have a working timer. Comes with all fittings.
Free for collection from Amberley.

Free

530 days ago

Take a kid flying

Nicole Mathewson Reporter from Northern Outlook

From Canterbury Blue Light:

Fourteen very excited students from Wharenui School travelled to Rangiora Airfield for
this year’s annual Canterbury Blue Light Take a Kid Flying event on 13 May 13.

This event happens every year thanks to the incredible generosity of a group of local pilots … View more
From Canterbury Blue Light:

Fourteen very excited students from Wharenui School travelled to Rangiora Airfield for
this year’s annual Canterbury Blue Light Take a Kid Flying event on 13 May 13.

This event happens every year thanks to the incredible generosity of a group of local pilots who donate the use of their personal aircraft and their time to take a group of deserving young people
out for the experience of a lifetime.

This year the children were taken on an incredible scenic
flight over Lake Coleridge, Mt Hutt and they even had views of Mt Cook.

Canterbury Blue Light is a charity that works closely with police so all its events are
supported by police staff.

After returning to land, the young people spent their lunch time
getting to know the pilots and police, dressing up in some police uniforms and enjoying the
beautiful Canterbury surrounds.

This memorable event has the power to be incredibly inspiring and impacting for the
children selected to take part.

Canterbury Blue Light extends a big thanks to the pilots and
their families for making it possible.

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530 days ago

Have you got your tickets yet?

Heart Foundation

For only $15 a ticket, you could win this brand new, fully furnished home in stunning Taupō.

Worth over $1 million and built to perfection by Jennian homes, this brand new home features three bedrooms, two bathrooms and boasts a stylish open-plan kitchen, living and dining area for year-round … View more
For only $15 a ticket, you could win this brand new, fully furnished home in stunning Taupō.

Worth over $1 million and built to perfection by Jennian homes, this brand new home features three bedrooms, two bathrooms and boasts a stylish open-plan kitchen, living and dining area for year-round entertainment and comfort.

Situated a short three-minute drive from the shores of Lake Taupō, make this property your permanent residence, a holiday home, rent it or even sell it – it could be all yours for only $15! Be in to win by purchasing your tickets today.
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532 days ago

Speed reduction preferred

Nicole Mathewson Reporter from Northern Outlook

By David Hill, local democracy reporter

Reducing speeds rather than installing wire barriers is the best way to reduce fatalities, says a former Christchurch City councillor.

Mike Stevens, who served two terms on the Christchurch City Council, has been meeting landowners and businesses along … View more
By David Hill, local democracy reporter

Reducing speeds rather than installing wire barriers is the best way to reduce fatalities, says a former Christchurch City councillor.

Mike Stevens, who served two terms on the Christchurch City Council, has been meeting landowners and businesses along State Highway 1 between Cam River, Kaiapoi, and Saltwater Creek, north of Ashley River, to hear their concerns.

"People feel like they’re not being listened to and they don’t know what to do," he said.

Waka Kotahi NZ Transport Agency is proposing to install wire barriers, known as cheese graters, on the centreline.

But at a meeting with Waka Kotahi director of regional relationships, James Caygill, last month, residents realised that under the agency’s guidelines, wire barriers were not required when the speed limit was under 70kph.

Stevens advocated setting a speed limit of 60kph from Cam River, south of Pine Acres intersection, and Woodend, and then from Woodend to Ashley River.

The present speed limit was 80kph.

"There will be complaints, but I would rather see lives saved in what is one of the most dangerous intersections in New Zealand."

He also advocated stopping traffic from turning right at the Pine Acres intersection.

As a former break-down service operator, Stevens said the Pine Acres intersection was "the most profitable intersection in Canterbury".

These days Stevens passes between his property at Saltwater Creek and Christchurch along SH1 each day.

"Whatever they’ve done here has not improved it," he said while parked up in the layby just north of Pine Acres.

The layby was where truck drivers stopped to take a rest or to change drivers.

Stevens said the proposed Woodend Bypass would solve many of these problems, when it opened.

A SH1 business, which did not wish to be named, told Local Democracy Reporting they agreed with Stevens’ sentiments.

A Waka Kotahi spokesperson said a letter had been sent to all residents and businesses on SH1 between Saltwater Creek and Cam River at the end of last year inviting them to contact the agency if they had any concerns.

"We have received a lot of comments about our current design for safety improvements along SH1 between Saltwater Creek and Cam River.

"We are continuing to talk with our partners, undertake further investigations and consider the comments received as we work further on the design.

"We will be keeping the community informed as we progress."

Residents and businesses can still contact safetynorthcanterbury@nzta.govt.nz to share their concerns.

531 days ago

Your alfresco space transformed

The Team from Resene ColorShop Rangiora

Use some Resene paint and a little imagination to revamp your outdoor room.

Follow this handy advice to get started.

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533 days ago

School attendance targets 'unrealistic'

Nicole Mathewson Reporter from Northern Outlook

By David Hill, local democracy reporter

A North Canterbury principal says school attendance targets are unrealistic in the present environment.

With a general election looming, politicians have been promising to fix declining school attendance rates.

But Rangiora High School principal … View more
By David Hill, local democracy reporter

A North Canterbury principal says school attendance targets are unrealistic in the present environment.

With a general election looming, politicians have been promising to fix declining school attendance rates.

But Rangiora High School principal Bruce Kearney said the biggest barriers to school attendance targets were the Ministry of Education’s "inability" to negotiate a pay settlement with teachers and the mandatory seven-day Covid-19 stand down.

The Ministry of Education’s target is for all students to achieve 90% regular attendance at school.

That equated to just one day absent a fortnight, or six or seven days in a school term.

"Yes, non-attendance is a problem, but it is not because students aren’t attending school, it is because we are coming out of
Covid where hardly anybody in any industry is hitting 90% attendance," he said.

"It is a little rich for the Minister of Education to write letters to school principals asking them to get on board with attendance when the biggest factor impacting attendance at the moment is the Government’s inability to sign a contract with teachers."

While there was a lot of talk about non-attendance, Kearney said there was a lack of funding to enable schools to tackle the issue.

Rangiora High School recently employed an attendance officer from school funds to reach out to students in the 70-80% attendance category.

Rangiora New Life School principal Stephen Walters said the Ministry of Education should be putting more emphasis on student achievement rather than looking at attendance on its own.

"We looked at our data and attendance in term one was higher than last year, but it is still behind 2019.

"But the interesting thing is even though attendance is lagging, academic performance has been sustained and even improved slightly in some areas."

He said the Covid experience had led to a change in attituded towards wellbeing.

"I think Covid has taught us, if you are unwell stay home until you are well."

Walters said his school moved to "a hybrid learning style" 10 years ago, embracing online learning alongside learning in the classroom.

It allowed students to continue learning and engage with teachers when absent from school.

The results indicated it was working, he said.

Oxford Area School principal Mike Hart said attendance improved significantly in term one this year at 61.9%, compared to 43.7% for term one last year.

"Pre Covid-19 attendance in term one 2019 was 71.7% regular attendance, so we still have improvements to make, but the data so far is trending in the right direction."

Comment has been sought from the Ministry of Education and Education Minister Jan Tinetti's office.

536 days ago

Poll: Should we have a four-day work week?

The Team from Neighbourly.co.nz

In 2018, a NZ company trialled the four-day week and claimed a 20% increase in productivity, encouraging them to make the change permanent. A four-day work week means employees are paid for 40 hours but only work 32 of those. Should this be rolled out across the country where possible? Give us your… View moreIn 2018, a NZ company trialled the four-day week and claimed a 20% increase in productivity, encouraging them to make the change permanent. A four-day work week means employees are paid for 40 hours but only work 32 of those. Should this be rolled out across the country where possible? Give us your vote and share any thoughts below.

Type 'Not For Print' if you wish your comments to be excluded from the We Say You Say column of your local paper.

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Should we have a four-day work week?
  • 67.9% Yes, I support a four-day working week.
    67.9% Complete
  • 21.1% No, a five-day working week is needed.
    21.1% Complete
  • 11% I'd need more information
    11% Complete
3639 votes
532 days ago

Resene Wallpaper Sale on now!

Resene

Now’s a great time to dress up your walls with 25% off the huge range of the latest Resene Wallpaper styles. Come in and see us today at your local Resene ColorShop! Learn more

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534 days ago

Auckland's Mid-Year Festival Returns

Auckland Elemental

Elemental AKL returns this July & August with 30+ curated events that celebrate the best Arts, Eats and Beats of Tāmaki Makaurau Auckland.

For 17 days, Auckland will come alive with incredible concerts from international headliners, table talk with top chefs over curated dining … View more
Elemental AKL returns this July & August with 30+ curated events that celebrate the best Arts, Eats and Beats of Tāmaki Makaurau Auckland.

For 17 days, Auckland will come alive with incredible concerts from international headliners, table talk with top chefs over curated dining experiences, immersive and interactive art installations, side-splitting live theatre, glittering city lights and more.

Learn more at aucklandnz.com/elemental
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535 days ago

Do you have a great recipe for shell-out beans?

Mei Leng Wong Reporter from NZ Gardener & Get Growing

Dear neighbours, every month, NZ Gardener runs a series of reader recipes using a seasonal crop. This month, we're on the hunt for shell-out bean recipes! Send your best ones to mailbox@nzgardener.co.nz by May 29, 2023. Every published recipe wins a copy of the July issue of NZ Gardener.

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