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Ryman Healthcare has won the Canstar Blue 2024 award for Most Satisfied Customers in Retirement Villages in what is a first for the company.
The award recognises retirement living communities with the highest customer satisfaction. Ryman topped the rankings, achieving a perfect five-star … View moreRyman Healthcare has won the Canstar Blue 2024 award for Most Satisfied Customers in Retirement Villages in what is a first for the company.
The award recognises retirement living communities with the highest customer satisfaction. Ryman topped the rankings, achieving a perfect five-star rating across all categories: Overall Satisfaction, Accommodation, Atmosphere, Facilities, Location, and Value for Money.
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Valued at over $1.2 million, this home features three bedrooms, two bathrooms, and an open-plan kitchen, living, and dining area. It is waiting to … View moreDon't miss out! For only $15 a ticket, you could win this brand-new, fully furnished Jennian home located in beautiful Cooks Beach, Coromandel.
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Longer days and warmer weather are fast approaching!
Make the most of your Sundays with a subscription to the Sunday Star-Times. From just $51, enjoy gripping investigations, in-depth analysis, and exclusive subscriber rewards. Plus, for September only, receive a free Antipodes Supernatural … View moreLonger days and warmer weather are fast approaching!
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On Saturday, 28th of September we'll be holding an online garage sale and you are invited - both to score some bargains and to sell your wares!
The sun is starting to shine and perhaps you're ready to part with your winter goods, get involved by listing your goods ahead of … View moreOn Saturday, 28th of September we'll be holding an online garage sale and you are invited - both to score some bargains and to sell your wares!
The sun is starting to shine and perhaps you're ready to part with your winter goods, get involved by listing your goods ahead of Saturday's event. And come back on Saturday to find new treasures.
List your items now. Head to Market.
Office room dividers.
measurements:
4 panels 1400mmx1000mm
1 panel 1400mmx1600mm
comes with 8 screw on legs, 4 slip on brackets to use for tresele table.
Tresele table isn't included.
pick-up location: Chertsey
24inch Ashford weaving loom.
Selling on behalf.
Hasn't been used for decades.
Has just been stored in garage but was used on regular basis.
Feel free to make an offer.
pickup location Chertsey
Hammond Electric Organ
measurements:1080mmx600
Selling on behalf.
We were told excellent working order.
Most welcome to check before buy.
pickup location Chertsey
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Our residents and their families have spoken loud and clear: Ryman is their top choice in retirement living.
We’re proud to be recognised by Canstar Blue for having the Most Satisfied Customers, which complements our tenth win of Reader’s Digest’s Most Trusted Brand.
As we celebrate … View moreOur residents and their families have spoken loud and clear: Ryman is their top choice in retirement living.
We’re proud to be recognised by Canstar Blue for having the Most Satisfied Customers, which complements our tenth win of Reader’s Digest’s Most Trusted Brand.
As we celebrate 40 years since opening our first village, these recognitions reinforce Ryman’s commitment to exceptional care and excellence in retirement living.
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Canterbury Police are reminding the community to be vigilant when it comes to rental scams. Unfortunately, this not a new scam and targets victims through different platforms.
In all instances, the scammers are posing as legitimate landlords or real estate agents. When looking for a rental, make … View moreCanterbury Police are reminding the community to be vigilant when it comes to rental scams. Unfortunately, this not a new scam and targets victims through different platforms.
In all instances, the scammers are posing as legitimate landlords or real estate agents. When looking for a rental, make sure an advertised property is legitimate by attending a viewing.
Before giving people money or making an agreement, it is essential you consider:
🏠 Never transfer money to an individual or organisation that you can't verify as legitimate.
🏠 A legitimate landlord or real estate agent will have a website, generally a physical address, and you should be able to speak to more than one person from that organisation.
🏠 If you believe you are being currently targeted by a scam that sounds like this, please end contact immediately and get in touch with Police.
🏠 Trust your instincts, if it sounds like a scam, it probably is.
🏠 For further information of how to keep safe online, or to report suspected scams, please go to netsafe.org.nz...
🏠 You can also find prevention advice at www.police.govt.nz...
Read more about these types of scams here - www.police.govt.nz......
Te Wiki o te Reo Māori (Maori Language Week) is upon us and we always love to get involved.
Add your vote to the poll and share a phrase in te Reo Māori below to be in to win a $25 Prezzy card.
Have you introduced yourself on the Know Thy Neighbour page?
Join our Know Thy Neighbour campaign by introducing yourself and sharing what makes you unique. Do you have a hobby you're passionate about? A favourite spot in your suburb? Or just looking to connect with friendly faces nearby? … View moreHave you introduced yourself on the Know Thy Neighbour page?
Join our Know Thy Neighbour campaign by introducing yourself and sharing what makes you unique. Do you have a hobby you're passionate about? A favourite spot in your suburb? Or just looking to connect with friendly faces nearby? 😊
Let’s build stronger connections in our community, one introduction at a time. 🏡
👉 Post about yourself today and meet neighbours with shared interests. Head here.
"Five extremely gifted Dutch gents who almost made the reed quintet seem the best musical format on the planet.” (The Times)
Acclaimed for virtuosic playing, brilliant arrangements, and innovative stage presentation, Calefax is a classical ensemble with a pop mentality.
… View more"Five extremely gifted Dutch gents who almost made the reed quintet seem the best musical format on the planet.” (The Times)
Acclaimed for virtuosic playing, brilliant arrangements, and innovative stage presentation, Calefax is a classical ensemble with a pop mentality.
The programme features a blend of classical compositions that will transport you through time and across cultures. From the intricate harmonies of Bach’s Baroque masterpiece to Schubert’s Romantic lyricism, and the jazzy rhythms of Gershwin’s iconic ‘An American in Paris’. Calefax, hailing from the Netherlands, are thrilled to be performing the world premiere of a newly CMNZ-commissioned work from award-winning New Zealand composer Rosie Langabeer.
Don't miss Calefax in Christchurch: Wednesday 25 September - 7.30pm at the @piano
.........Photography: Merlijn Doomernik
By local democracy reporter Jonathan Leask:
Ashburton’s mayor is pleading with Environment Canterbury (ECan) to reconsider a plan to bundle Mid Canterbury in with the South Canterbury councils.
The regional council's proposal would also see the fast-growing Selwyn District become a … View moreBy local democracy reporter Jonathan Leask:
Ashburton’s mayor is pleading with Environment Canterbury (ECan) to reconsider a plan to bundle Mid Canterbury in with the South Canterbury councils.
The regional council's proposal would also see the fast-growing Selwyn District become a standalone constituency.
The submission, that mayor Neil Brown will present on Wednesday, argues ECan’s proposed changes would not provide effective representation for Ashburton District or the rural communities of Canterbury.
“If this review goes ahead, there will only be two ECan Councillors from the Rakaia River to Waitaki.”
The council’s submission states that “too heavy a weighting has been placed achieving fair representation, to the detriment of determining effective representation for communities of interest”.
“The Ashburton District makes a significant contribution to the regional economy and deserves better representation.”
An argument put forward is that whatever option ECan considers, there will be some form of non-compliance with the local government legislative requirements.
Ashburton’s position is that as no proposal presented has been completely compliant "it is our view that ECan should shift its focus to consider communities of interest and effective representation as stronger drivers for this representation review”.
The submission proposes four alternative options, all including various Selwyn areas, rather than South Canterbury.
“We believe that issues in rural Selwyn are more aligned with those of our district, and being grouped with Selwyn will continue to give our shared rural communities a strong voice,” Brown said.
Brown and chief executive Hamish Riach will plead the district’s case at Ecan’s hearings on Wednesday.
ECan governance general manager Lisa Goodman said the Ashburton District Council is one of the 217 submitters and one of 15 groups or individuals who will speak at the hearing.
Following the hearings, councillors will consider all the submissions and relevant information to guide staff about developing a Final Proposal for the council to adopt in October Goodman said.
After adoption, it will be open to appeals and if any are received the final decision will go to the Local Government Commission.
**Rough Numbers
The representation review is guided by population ratios – as per the local government act, but the councils south of the Rakaia River argue that should only be one of the factors to consider.
In terms of land area, the proposal to merge Mid Canterbury (12,562 square kilometres) with South Canterbury (17,620sqkm) will create a 29,822sqkm constituency.
That would have two councillors elected to cover half of the entire region's land area, as North Canterbury (17,464km2), Selwyn (6835km2) and Christchurch’s four constituencies (4940km2) combine for 29,239km2.
According to figures supplied by ECan, the Ashburton District’s 17,117 rateable properties will pay a total of $13,069,308 in rates to ECan in 2024-25.
Ashburton is paying 6.7% of the $194,766,652 of total rates, with Christchurch (185,536 rateable units) paying 61.7%, Selwyn (33,506) 10.3%, Waimakariri (28289) 8.4%, and Timaru (21,534) 6%.
Using a simplistic equation - not factoring in any complexities that make up a rates bill – Ashburton pays an average of $764 per property – the highest average of all 10 districts.
The next highest average is Waitaki ($685), followed by Waimate ($677), Christchurch ($648), and Mackenzie ($604).
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