215 days ago

Malvern Community Board by-election candidates confirmed

Nicole Mathewson Reporter from The Press

Seven candidates have put their names forward for a place on the Malvern Community Board.

Nominations in by-elections closed at midday Thursday, with three nominations received for one vacancy in the Hawkins Subdivision and five* nominations received for one vacancy in the Tawera Subdivision.

Voter packs will be mailed out to enrolled electors next month. The voting period closes at midday on Friday, December 15.

Special voting facilities will be available from the Darfield Service Centre/Library or the council headquarters in Rolleston throughout the voting period for anyone eligible who doesn’t receive a voter pack or needs replacement voting papers.

“It’s encouraging to see so many people looking to get involved and represent their community. Having a good range of candidates means Malvern residents will get a good say in who represents them on the board,” Selwyn mayor Sam Broughton said in a statement.

Candidate profiles and contact details will be made available on the Selwyn council's website or on request from the deputy electoral officer: electoral.officer@selwyn.govt.nz.

Nominations for the Hawkins Subdivision (one vacancy):
Brian Donnelly
Rob Lawrence
John Verry

Nominations for the Tawera Subdivision (one vacancy):
Phil Freeman
Vicky Frost
Michelle Johnson
Bill Woods
Andrew Welsh

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7 days ago

Where do you find the best bargains in Canterbury?

Nicole Mathewson Reporter from The Press

The first South Island edition of the Reduced to Clear outlet store opened in Christchurch’s South City mall this month. It sells end-of-the-line products, cancelled exports or short-dated items - similar to other discount grocers in the city such as Save More and BargainMe.

We're keen to hear from you - where do you find the best bargains in Canterbury? Who has the cheapest veges, the best deals on spices and nuts, the lowest price for petrol etc? What are your tips for dealing with cost of living increases? Comment below or email reporters@press.co.nz

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3 days ago

Share your most delicious (but affordable!) go-to meal...

The Team from Neighbourly.co.nz

Winter is knocking at the door and the cost of living has already made itself at home. So let's help each other out by sharing your meal ideas that don't break the bank.

Comment below with your go-to meals that are delicious and affordable.

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

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1 day ago

Bicycle lost/found.

Todd from Todd's Total Property Maintenance

A bicycle had been locked to a lamp post on Totara st and left there for over a week.

One of my clients had an open home on the weekend and the bike was really bringing down the neighbourhood.

As such I removed the bicycle and I have it stored.

If you or anyone you know is missing a bike, please do let me know, I'll likely take the bike to the police station this week.

It was a very unusual place to leave a bike for that amount of time.