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Congratulations to this week's winners:
Sam Fuller from Red Beach
Johanna Mortis from Saint Clair
Matthew Hardy from Kelburn
… View moreCongratulations to this week's winners:
Sam Fuller from Red Beach
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If you're a winner, get in touch here.
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1) Improve outdoor lighting
Ensure that streets, driveways, and front yards are well-lit. Motion-sensor lights around homes deter trespassers by reducing hiding spots and illuminating their movements.
2) Trim your trees
Overgrown shrubs and trees provide cover for intruders. Keeping them … View more1) Improve outdoor lighting
Ensure that streets, driveways, and front yards are well-lit. Motion-sensor lights around homes deter trespassers by reducing hiding spots and illuminating their movements.
2) Trim your trees
Overgrown shrubs and trees provide cover for intruders. Keeping them well-trimmed around windows and doors improves visibility and reduces potential hiding spots.
3) Secure Entry Points
Ensure doors, windows, and gates are always closed when you are away from the house. Upgrade to more secure locks, deadbolts, or even smart locks for added protection.
4) Add a security camera
Place security cameras in the main entry points to your home. Doorbell cameras are also relatively cheap and a great way to keep track of who is visiting your home when you aren't there.
5) Start a Neighborhood Watch Program
You could reach out to members on Neighbourly to form a group of neighbors who can regularly keep an eye out for suspicious activity and report it. You could also check with Neighbourhood Support to see what is existing in your area.
6) Introduce yourself to your neighbours
The closer you are to your neighbors, the more likely they’ll notice when something unusual or suspicious is happening around your property
Feel free to share anything that you do around your area to deter crime.
I had cause to contact the Council regarding excess water charges and whether the charge was still in force, as my meter has not been read since FEB 2023.
Plus, it was still in force to remind me of the justification behind it.
It turns out that it is still in place at 900ltrs per day and the … View moreI had cause to contact the Council regarding excess water charges and whether the charge was still in force, as my meter has not been read since FEB 2023.
Plus, it was still in force to remind me of the justification behind it.
It turns out that it is still in place at 900ltrs per day and the reason given is:
"In two of the three previous summers, demand on our water supply network has been so high that it's been at risk of not being able to supply enough water to properties. If this happened, it could have serious impacts on public health, as well as public safety in the event of a significant fire.
Low water pressure in the pipes also causes other health and safety issues such as allowing groundwater to enter the network through breaks that would usually leak outwards under normal pressure. Groundwater can contain potentially harmful microbes that cause illness. Our Water Supply team then have to respond by increasing chlorination."
I pointed out that water saved in Halswell will not help the lack of water pressure in Fendalton or the hospital. In fact, ONLY the facilities in the areas with smaller piping and older systems, suffer from this problem. Charging the rest of the city to encourage them to reduce their usage does NOTHING to stop the drop in water pressure in other Zones.
With this system, we do not SAVE water, as water that is not used today, goes to the sea, there is no huge tank below the ground that today's water can be stored in, until tomorrow.
There is plenty of water or we would not be building new subdivisions.
A relatively small area of the city will suffer water pressure problems on hot summer days during peak demand times, even if the rest of the city turned their water OFF.
The Manager of the Water Division explained it to me.
High Quality Replica Kubota Pedal Tractor.
$175
Brand New Unused in the Original Box.
My loss your gain , unwanted gift that cost me a lot more than this.
Pickup in Halswell. This is not your cheap Warehouse Ride on Toy.
Quality European Made
… View moreHigh Quality Replica Kubota Pedal Tractor.
$175
Brand New Unused in the Original Box.
My loss your gain , unwanted gift that cost me a lot more than this.
Pickup in Halswell. This is not your cheap Warehouse Ride on Toy.
Quality European Made
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Orange Kubota tractor with hoop and steering wheel. Faithful replica of the M135GX model – 100% made in France for little adventurers from 3 to 7 years old.
As both gardener and farmer, your child will develop autonomy and imagination. This handy 100% made in France tractor with a steering wheel with horn guarantees hours of outdoor play activities.
Dimensions cm (L x l x H) : 98 x 58 x 66
Thanks
Price: $175
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Those delicate green spears keep growing and we keep picking, grading and bunching them.
We're running a special at both farms Wednesday-Saturday...details are on the photos.
Our farms are located at 729 Tancreds Road, Lincoln and 633 Waterholes Road, Brookfield; 8.30am-6.00pm, 7 days. Open … View moreThose delicate green spears keep growing and we keep picking, grading and bunching them.
We're running a special at both farms Wednesday-Saturday...details are on the photos.
Our farms are located at 729 Tancreds Road, Lincoln and 633 Waterholes Road, Brookfield; 8.30am-6.00pm, 7 days. Open all weekend.
There's only a few differences between our larger chain supermarkets here in New Zealand. Having someone bag your groceries is one of them.
Does having your groceries packed for you at the checkout influence where you do your grocery shop? If so, tell us why.
As we come up to the festive season, a lot of us want to shop online and look for good bargains 🛍️🛒
Here’s a few tips to help you stay safe, avoid buying stolen property, and not get taken advantage of:
💸If it is too good to be true, it probably is, or it could be stolen property.
… View moreAs we come up to the festive season, a lot of us want to shop online and look for good bargains 🛍️🛒
Here’s a few tips to help you stay safe, avoid buying stolen property, and not get taken advantage of:
💸If it is too good to be true, it probably is, or it could be stolen property.
💸If it’s being sold as new, ask for the receipt for the warranty. If they can’t provide it, that’s a red flag.
💸Check the seller’s profile, is it new or relatively blank?
💸If you make a purchase and need to meet somebody to get it, choose somewhere well-lit and well populated in public, near CCTV. If it has to be somebody’s home, take someone with you and let someone else know where you’re going and when.
💸Be especially cautious when buying power tools or high-end toy brick building block sets.
Sadly, if you unknowingly buy stolen property, you’re aiding criminals and inadvertently supporting them to steal more.
If you find a suspect listing or social media scam, call 105, or report it with us online at 105.police.govt.nz
Jewellery is a big portion of the broken items we see at the repair cafe, so if you enjoy saving and restoring broken things, we'd love to have you at our next Repair Café in October. If you know one, or you ARE one, and you'd like to know more message us, or get in touch with Dave, … View moreJewellery is a big portion of the broken items we see at the repair cafe, so if you enjoy saving and restoring broken things, we'd love to have you at our next Repair Café in October. If you know one, or you ARE one, and you'd like to know more message us, or get in touch with Dave, projectmanagerlet@gmail.com | 03 423 0445.
The Repair Café will be on Saturday 5th October at Te Ara Atea, Rolleston from 10.30am-1.30pm.
Have fun swapping your pre-loved clothes for other quality clothes donated.
About this event
Free donated clothes will be on display so bring your friends and make an evening of it.
Women’s, Men’s, Kid's clothing and accessories accepted, please no undergarments. If you don’t have… View moreHave fun swapping your pre-loved clothes for other quality clothes donated.
About this event
Free donated clothes will be on display so bring your friends and make an evening of it.
Women’s, Men’s, Kid's clothing and accessories accepted, please no undergarments. If you don’t have clothes to drop off you can still come along on the evening and help yourself to free clothes.
VIP tickets are given to those who drop off their clothes before the event, this ticket will give you and a friend early entry to the event.
Drop-off can be arranged in Lincoln. We also have several drop-off locations and times listed below, we can be identified by our blue Lincoln Envirotown t-shirt with a fantail on it.
You can also get in touch by email lincolnenvirotowntrust@gmail.com or call 03 423 0456 to arrange.
DROP OFF LOCATIONS:
Lincoln Library
Thursdays, 7 pm-7.45 pm
24th October
31st October
7th November
14th November
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Te Ara Ātea, Rolleston
Thursdays, 7 pm-7.45 pm
24th October
31st October
7th November
14th November
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Leeston Library
Thursdays, 2 pm-3 pm
7th November
14th November
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Lincoln University, Mrs O’s Cafe
Mondays, 9 am-10 am
4th November
11th November
18th November
and
Wednesdays, 9 am-10 am
30th October
6th November
13th November
20th November
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Our Sponsors
A big thank you to our wonderful sponsors! We extend our sincere appreciation to all our sponsors Rātā Foundation, Selwyn District Council, Community Operations South Island - Department of Internal Affairs - COGS, Lottery Community, Lincoln University and Lincoln Community Trust.
Using your car is convenient, except for finding parking.
Cycling lets you leave anytime, but you might arrive soaked.
So, neighbours, if public transport had the perk of being free, would it be your main way to commute?
The winners of the $100 Westfield vouchers are:
Patrice Hamilton from Sunnyhills
Lorraine Heffernan from Wigram
Rodney Norris from Papatoetoe
… View moreThe winners of the $100 Westfield vouchers are:
Patrice Hamilton from Sunnyhills
Lorraine Heffernan from Wigram
Rodney Norris from Papatoetoe
Lucy Ayres from Richmond
If you're a winner, get in touch here.
If you're not a winner this week, check back next week!
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