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Making the decision to move into a retirement village can be a daunting experience. With so many things to consider, we want to make the process a little easier.
Visiting a village is the best way to obtain a true appreciation of what life will be like, take in the sights and sounds, and observe… View moreMaking the decision to move into a retirement village can be a daunting experience. With so many things to consider, we want to make the process a little easier.
Visiting a village is the best way to obtain a true appreciation of what life will be like, take in the sights and sounds, and observe the general atmosphere. Find out why Bill and Leonie from Jane Mander Retirement Village in Whangerei, found the support and care they needed from the village community.
North Canterbury's Omihi School is counting down to its biggest school fundraiser of the year: The Farm Race.
Principal Maree Lucas said the school had considered feedback from competitors at last year's inaugural event and made this year's race "even bigger and better".
The way you parent has little effect on post-traumatic stress your children may be experiencing, research shows.
University of Canterbury researcher Dr Kathleen Liberty says parenting styles account for about 2 to 5 per cent of the variance in childhood post-traumatic stress disorder.
This … View moreThe way you parent has little effect on post-traumatic stress your children may be experiencing, research shows.
University of Canterbury researcher Dr Kathleen Liberty says parenting styles account for about 2 to 5 per cent of the variance in childhood post-traumatic stress disorder.
This knowledge should reassure parents who believe their children's trauma and anxiety arises from the stress the Canterbury earthquakes have placed on many families, and remind schools dealing with quake-affected children not to engage in "parent shaming", Liberty says.
Canterbury's top police boss has directed all frontline officers in the region to be armed after a street shoot-out.
This is BIG BOY. He is 8 yrs old and has served the girls faithfully. He love a nose rub, will eat from your hand and will follow a bucket of nuts.He is still lusting after the girls so he will provide good service to a new owner.
Txt me on 021 806043
In our own backyard, our youngest kids are going without the basics. Unlike schools, early childhood centres don’t have a nationwide support programme. Children under 5 are at the most crucial age for brain development.
But KidsCan is helping. Since October they've been delivering five … View moreIn our own backyard, our youngest kids are going without the basics. Unlike schools, early childhood centres don’t have a nationwide support programme. Children under 5 are at the most crucial age for brain development.
But KidsCan is helping. Since October they've been delivering five fresh meals a week to 25 early childhood centres, and kitting out kids with new raincoats and shoes. They want to extend the programme, so no one misses out on learning.
KidsCan, Neighbourly and Stuff have partnered up to raise enough money to feed and clothe 1000 more children under five. To support a child, sign up at KidsCan.org.nz.
Thank you New Zealand! We had hundreds of wonderful entries for the very first Resene Loveliest Letterbox competition...but we now need your help to decide our four winners.
Four wonderful neighbours who submitted these entries will win a $500 prize - a $250 Prezzy® card and a $250 Resene … View moreThank you New Zealand! We had hundreds of wonderful entries for the very first Resene Loveliest Letterbox competition...but we now need your help to decide our four winners.
Four wonderful neighbours who submitted these entries will win a $500 prize - a $250 Prezzy® card and a $250 Resene voucher - and so will the owner of the letterbox! Please help us decide our winners.
Tell is which letterbox is your favourite. CLICK HERE to vote now!
Royal New Zealand Plunket Trust builds and supports families where children are loved and nurtured in a positive environment.
Harcourts Four Seasons Realty 2017 Ltd is proud to support Royal New Zealand Plunket Trust with a donation through the Harcourts Foundation, which will provide education … View moreRoyal New Zealand Plunket Trust builds and supports families where children are loved and nurtured in a positive environment.
Harcourts Four Seasons Realty 2017 Ltd is proud to support Royal New Zealand Plunket Trust with a donation through the Harcourts Foundation, which will provide education for families in the Waimakariri area.
No matter what the cause, the Harcourts Foundation provides support to hundreds of organisations, enriching the lives of thousands of people in our communities.
Now open for season. "Pick Your Own" apples. Red Pippin ready. Please bring bags.
A last-minute change of plan did nothing to put two teenagers off their stride at the FMG Junior You…
North Canterbury's ICE Trampolining will host the Canterbury "Superbounce" Championships this weeken…
A North Canterbury shepherd has made history by qualifying for the prestigious FMG Young Farmer of t…
A philanthropic teenager who has devoted her life to rescuing cows has saved hundreds from slaughter on her own dime.
Jasmine Hubber, 19, runs a not-for-profit cow rescue and sanctuary near her rural home of Cust, 40 kilometres north of Christchurch.
"[Cows] are so much like us — they feel… View moreA philanthropic teenager who has devoted her life to rescuing cows has saved hundreds from slaughter on her own dime.
Jasmine Hubber, 19, runs a not-for-profit cow rescue and sanctuary near her rural home of Cust, 40 kilometres north of Christchurch.
"[Cows] are so much like us — they feel happiness, sadness, loneliness, fear and love," she said. "They make friends, enemies, and mourn the loss of their loved ones just like us, yet they are one of the most exploited creatures on earth," she says.
If you’re over 65, a little movement goes a long way. There are many benefits to staying active, perhaps most importantly it will help you maintain your strength and balance, to keep you steady and reduce the risk of falls. Live Stronger for Longer have strength and balance classes designed … View moreIf you’re over 65, a little movement goes a long way. There are many benefits to staying active, perhaps most importantly it will help you maintain your strength and balance, to keep you steady and reduce the risk of falls. Live Stronger for Longer have strength and balance classes designed especially for those over 65.
They're fun, social and affordable. Visit livestronger.org.nz to find an approved class near you. Brought to you by ACC, Ministry of Health and Health Quality and Safety Commission.
Does anyone have an old F & P TWIN tub washing machine ( or similar)that I can buy please? My neighbour takes all the water for irrigation and leaves us without enough to make a cuppa sometimes so I had to sell my brand new state of the art automatic washer as it used too much water that we … View moreDoes anyone have an old F & P TWIN tub washing machine ( or similar)that I can buy please? My neighbour takes all the water for irrigation and leaves us without enough to make a cuppa sometimes so I had to sell my brand new state of the art automatic washer as it used too much water that we didnt have. I bought a new ( Chinese) twin tub but its fallen apart not up to the job (but better than a rock in a river I suppose in China) so I am wanting to buy an old NZ made one that actually works rather than this new one that just drains all the water out of the washer part every time you spin anything. Its a fault and Haier want more than I paid to fix it so hence the search for an " oldie but goodie" to save the day where I can do the washing in two bowl fulls rather than hundreds of litres ( and hours) with a smart modern one as they are no good as they detect not enough water comng in and shut down and I would come back an hour later expecting it to be done to find it not even started. This hot dry period means I have to use just the two washing up bowl fulls again and I just lost that as this machine's faulty action spun all the water out of the washer instead of the spinner. I curse my damned neighbour everytime I have to do the washing by hand Grrrr!! Can anyone help please?
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