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425 days ago

Poll: Top sheet or duvet?

The Team from Neighbourly.co.nz

It's a controversial topic that can cause arguments for bed companions as well as staunch bedding enthusiasts.
Some people sleep beneath a top sheet, while others have said goodbye to 'hospital corners' and just use a duvet. Let's see how kiwis are sleeping these days, share … View more
It's a controversial topic that can cause arguments for bed companions as well as staunch bedding enthusiasts.
Some people sleep beneath a top sheet, while others have said goodbye to 'hospital corners' and just use a duvet. Let's see how kiwis are sleeping these days, share your vote and your reasons below!

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

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Top sheet or duvet?
  • 78.8% Top sheet
    78.8% Complete
  • 20.6% Duvet
    20.6% Complete
  • 0.6% Neither - I'll share below!
    0.6% Complete
2205 votes
423 days ago

personalised pet paintings

Stephanie from Redwood

would you like a personalised shadow painting of your pet with either a moon or sunset background? handpainted onto canvas 40x50cm for only $20 makes a great gift Juts get in contact with me stephanieheaver@gmail.com with pic of your pet .You will have to be available to pick it up. These are quite… View morewould you like a personalised shadow painting of your pet with either a moon or sunset background? handpainted onto canvas 40x50cm for only $20 makes a great gift Juts get in contact with me stephanieheaver@gmail.com with pic of your pet .You will have to be available to pick it up. These are quite popular so allow some time for me to get back to you :) No time wasters please

Price: $20

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423 days ago

Safer Speed Plan

Christchurch City Council

Lower speeds can saves lives and prevent serious injury. Reducing the speed vehicles travel makes a major difference in a crash. People make mistakes on our roads, and those mistakes shouldn’t cost our neighbours, whānau or pets their lives.

We're asking for … View more
Lower speeds can saves lives and prevent serious injury. Reducing the speed vehicles travel makes a major difference in a crash. People make mistakes on our roads, and those mistakes shouldn’t cost our neighbours, whānau or pets their lives.

We're asking for feedback on a Draft Safer Speed Plan which sets out a three-year implementation plan and 10-year vision for safe speed areas in Christchurch and Banks Peninsula.

To read the plan and give feedback by 25 October visit our website.
Find out more

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424 days ago

Life-saving heart research ❤️

The Team from Heart Foundation NZ

Our research funding is all about saving lives in New Zealand ❤️ This year, we were thrilled to announce $3.7m of funding for heart research and specialist overseas training for New Zealand cardiologists. Huge thanks to our donors and supporters for their generosity and for making this … View moreOur research funding is all about saving lives in New Zealand ❤️ This year, we were thrilled to announce $3.7m of funding for heart research and specialist overseas training for New Zealand cardiologists. Huge thanks to our donors and supporters for their generosity and for making this investment in heart health possible.

Click the link to find out more about the transformative research projects.

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424 days ago

Kaiapoi High boys uniform

Pam from Kaiapoi

Jacket XL hardly worn. Shorts x2 size 80cm. One pair never worn. Shirt L.

Price: $70

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424 days ago

Beautiful Multi Flash Labradorite Pendant (One of a Kind)

Rae from Rangiora

This beautiful blue flame labradorite is absolutely stunning
Labradorite is an iridescent stone that inspires positive change and transformation. With its powerful energy, Labradorite encourages us to connect to our intuition to better handle the uncertainties of life.

Unique, 5cm high x 3.5cm … View more
This beautiful blue flame labradorite is absolutely stunning
Labradorite is an iridescent stone that inspires positive change and transformation. With its powerful energy, Labradorite encourages us to connect to our intuition to better handle the uncertainties of life.

Unique, 5cm high x 3.5cm wide Labradorite offering beautiful flashes of purple and blues.

This beautiful crystal has many other healing benefits to offer. Please pop to my website for more information www.immersioncosmetics.co.nz...

Pickup in Rangiora at Room to Heal or Courier Service Available

Price: $85

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425 days ago

Soft Plastic Recycling

Dee from Rangiora

I wondered if a lot of people were doing this? Currently there are only New World, Countdown and the Warehouse provide the collection bin. I wondered why there is NO such bin at the refuse station, though. A lot of people go there in regular basis to take their other recycle items. Wouldn't it… View moreI wondered if a lot of people were doing this? Currently there are only New World, Countdown and the Warehouse provide the collection bin. I wondered why there is NO such bin at the refuse station, though. A lot of people go there in regular basis to take their other recycle items. Wouldn't it be a good idea if the refuse station also have that Bin available?

424 days ago

Telephone dictation voting in the 2023 General Election

The Team from Electoral Commission

If you are blind, partially blind, or have a physical disability that means you cannot mark your voting paper without help, you can use the telephone dictation voting service.

You can use the telephone dictation voting service both from within New Zealand and if you’re overseas.

You do … View more
If you are blind, partially blind, or have a physical disability that means you cannot mark your voting paper without help, you can use the telephone dictation voting service.

You can use the telephone dictation voting service both from within New Zealand and if you’re overseas.

You do need to register to use this service though, before noon (NZ time) on Saturday 14 October.

You can find more information on our website here: vote.nz...

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425 days ago

Mosaics

Linda from Kaiapoi

Everything you need to get crafting and keep you going for a long time. There is a grinder, jigsaw lots of tiles and beads,grout glue books, patterns etc. Coloured glass. To be sold as one lot.
$500 no offers

Price: $500

428 days ago

Try this heart smart chicken stir-fry!

The Team from Heart Foundation NZ

Whip up this heart smart spring chicken stir-fry for World Heart Day. Packed with fresh veggies, tender chicken, and a zesty stir-fry sauce, this dish is both flavourful and nutritious.

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425 days ago

Connect To The Earth to Improve Health & Wellbeing

Rae from Rangiora

Room to Heal in Rangiora now offers the ability to purchase your own Earthing Products or Earth while having your favourite massage or Reiki Energy Healing. Please let me know when booking.

Connect to the Earth.
THE SCIENCE

Over 20 peer-reviewed research studies* have been published on the … View more
Room to Heal in Rangiora now offers the ability to purchase your own Earthing Products or Earth while having your favourite massage or Reiki Energy Healing. Please let me know when booking.

Connect to the Earth.
THE SCIENCE

Over 20 peer-reviewed research studies* have been published on the extensive health benefits of grounding, which have shown impressive improvements in...

inflammation, sleep, pain & stiffness, circulation, blood pressure, cortisol, stress, depression, anxiety, tiredness, fatigue, energy, mood, blood glucose, blood viscosity, immunity, thyroid function, metabolism, wound healing, HRV, vagal tone, serum electrolytes, athletic performance & recovery, and more.

*All studies were conducted using indoor grounding devices.

Shop Earthing Products here www.immersioncosmetics.co.nz...

Contact Rae 0273 621 601

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425 days ago

Voting is now open in the 2023 General Election!

The Team from Electoral Commission

You can find all the information you need about where, when and how to vote at vote.nz....

If you were enrolled at your current address by September 10, you will have been sent an EasyVote pack in the mail with an EasyVote card which will make voting easier.

However if yours hasn't … View more
You can find all the information you need about where, when and how to vote at vote.nz....

If you were enrolled at your current address by September 10, you will have been sent an EasyVote pack in the mail with an EasyVote card which will make voting easier.

However if yours hasn't arrived yet you can vote without it! Find your nearest voting place here:
map.vote.nz...

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426 days ago

3 seater Sofa

Bethel from Rangiora

As per the pictures this is a 3 seater sofa. Very comfortable but has some ware and tear from quite a few years family use.
No longer needed so free to take away.

Free

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426 days ago

Electric jug

Daniel from Redwood

Would somebody like this? It works really well. Just has a piece missing off the top but doesn't effect it at all.
We just want to try keep it out of landfill.

Free

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426 days ago

Wedding dress

Julie from Northwood

Size 12 wedding dress and veil
$500.00

Price: $500

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