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The Great Community Clean Up kicks off on 16th April. It’s your chance to get out and muck in to make your neighbourhood beautiful! You can think big if you like, but it’s better to just think green - even picking up rubbish on your street is great! You’ll … View moreThe Great Community Clean Up kicks off on 16th April. It’s your chance to get out and muck in to make your neighbourhood beautiful! You can think big if you like, but it’s better to just think green - even picking up rubbish on your street is great! You’ll get a clean-up pack from us when you register, and you’ll have the chance to win some great prizes!
Find out more and register your event now.
The New Zealand government has announced a compulsory airbag recall affecting 50,000 vehicles. NZTA states members are 'strongly advised to respond promptly to the recall notification. If your car is under active recall, contact the supplier as soon as possible and make an appointment to get … View moreThe New Zealand government has announced a compulsory airbag recall affecting 50,000 vehicles. NZTA states members are 'strongly advised to respond promptly to the recall notification. If your car is under active recall, contact the supplier as soon as possible and make an appointment to get the airbags replaced'.
Here's everything you need to know:
1) Check if your car is affected
2) Find out more about the recall.
3) Read information on why you need to have your airbag replaced.
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A Community Recycling Drop-off Day will take place in Ellesmere on Saturday 14 April, 10am–4pm at Cemetery Pit, 240 Southbridge Leeston Road.
Garden waste: $5 per car, $10 per ute or single axle trailer, $15 per twin axle trailer.
Scrap metal: Free.
Tyres: $3 per car tyre, $5 per 4WD tyre.
… View moreA Community Recycling Drop-off Day will take place in Ellesmere on Saturday 14 April, 10am–4pm at Cemetery Pit, 240 Southbridge Leeston Road.
Garden waste: $5 per car, $10 per ute or single axle trailer, $15 per twin axle trailer.
Scrap metal: Free.
Tyres: $3 per car tyre, $5 per 4WD tyre.
Child car seats: $5 per seat.
Cash only (no EFTPOS). Household volumes only, no commercial volumes. Please separate different waste streams.
We accept:
Garden prunings
Tree trimmings
Weeds
Metals
Bicycles
Tins/pots/pans
BBQs
Small appliances
Whiteware
Car tyres
4WD tyres
Child car seats (please remove fabric covers)
We don't accept:
General rubbish
Flax/cabbage tree leaves
Trees or branches over 10cm in diameter
Gas bottles
Items containing oil/fuel
TVs
Tyres on rims
Tyres containing or covered in dirt
Polystyrene child car seats
For more information phone 347 2800 or email admin@selwyn.govt.nz.
A Landmark report is suggesting our rural roads should be reduced to 70kmh. So, is it a good idea?
To read more click here.
Hi Canterbury,
Do you think the 100kmh speed limit on our roads is too fast? A Landmark report is suggesting our rural roads should be reduced to 70kmh. So, is it a good idea? Reply, and let us know.
To read more, click here.
Show your neighbourhood how much you love it by getting involved in The Great Community Clean Up 2018. You could win great prizes so make sure you register a clean up event before 22 April.
Taking part in the Great Community Clean Up is easy: grab your friends, your neighbours (or your and … View moreShow your neighbourhood how much you love it by getting involved in The Great Community Clean Up 2018. You could win great prizes so make sure you register a clean up event before 22 April.
Taking part in the Great Community Clean Up is easy: grab your friends, your neighbours (or your and simply pick up a little litter in your street, tidy your favourite park, or remove bits and bobs from a nearby beach. Take part in 2018!
In this week's issue of Get Growing we have top tips on foraging for edible fungi, making seed-raising mix out of autumn leaves, collecting seed from deciduous trees, picking peaches and brewing cider.
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Our crop of the week is … View moreIn this week's issue of Get Growing we have top tips on foraging for edible fungi, making seed-raising mix out of autumn leaves, collecting seed from deciduous trees, picking peaches and brewing cider.
Subscribe now and you'll never miss another issue!
Our crop of the week is Humulus lupulus, the hop plant, and we have a special feature on planting spring-flowering bulbs including a regional planting and flowering guide. Make health-boosting meals from new cookbook SuperVeg and be in to WIN SOME GREAT PRIZES!
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