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3127 days ago

Ewww - are you in the 10% who doesn’t do this?

FreshChoice New Zealand

Not so long ago, we asked you to complete our FreshChoice Health & Beauty Survey 2017. Over 2600 people told us their beauty, health and hygiene secrets and we were AMAZED with the results!

- Almost 50% of us are eating fast food a minimum of once a month!
- Did you know that 1 in 10 of us … View more
Not so long ago, we asked you to complete our FreshChoice Health & Beauty Survey 2017. Over 2600 people told us their beauty, health and hygiene secrets and we were AMAZED with the results!

- Almost 50% of us are eating fast food a minimum of once a month!
- Did you know that 1 in 10 of us are getting less than 5 hours sleep each night?
- The most common kiwi stress relief is to exercise! Coming in at a close second was .. of course .. FOOD!

Want to see what else we found out? Like how frequently we are washing our hands...?!

Check out all our interesting findings from the FreshChoice Health & Beauty Survey 2017 here!
Check out the results!

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3128 days ago

Get 3 months free broadband…

Spark New Zealand

Right now the conditions are perfect for hunkering down indoors… and online thanks to this amazing offer: Sign up to any of our 12 month unlimited home broadband plans, and you’ll get your first three months free. Plus, if you sign up online you’ll get a bonus $40 credit! So don’t miss out.… View moreRight now the conditions are perfect for hunkering down indoors… and online thanks to this amazing offer: Sign up to any of our 12 month unlimited home broadband plans, and you’ll get your first three months free. Plus, if you sign up online you’ll get a bonus $40 credit! So don’t miss out. Spark terms, fees and install charges may apply. Speeds vary. Learn more

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3128 days ago

GARDENA Gardener of the Year: can Christchurch take it back in 2017?

Mei Leng Wong Reporter from NZ Gardener & Get Growing

Hi there Cantabrians,
We recently caught up with Christchurch residence Helen Coker, the 2015 GARDENA Gardener of the Year. She talks about her experience in the competition, and ticks off the many reasons to nominate the most awesome gardener you know.

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3128 days ago

Ready your engines Selwyn

Matthew Salmons Reporter from Selwyn & Ashburton Outlook

Passions for cars, community and camaraderie have combined to form the inaugural Selwyn Motor Fest, an event organisers hope to grow into the South Island's largest car show.
It was the brainchild of Rolleston's John Winchester. He had always loved cars, ever since he first drove … View more
Passions for cars, community and camaraderie have combined to form the inaugural Selwyn Motor Fest, an event organisers hope to grow into the South Island's largest car show.
It was the brainchild of Rolleston's John Winchester. He had always loved cars, ever since he first drove one.

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3129 days ago

Poll: Photography Competition

Reporter Selwyn & Ashburton Outlook

Our red headed reporters are laying pride on the line and putting photography skills they've gained from the guys at Hero Workshops to the test. Who do you think took the best photo and deserves to win our latest Red vs Red challenge?
If you've got an idea for a challenge for our … View more
Our red headed reporters are laying pride on the line and putting photography skills they've gained from the guys at Hero Workshops to the test. Who do you think took the best photo and deserves to win our latest Red vs Red challenge?
If you've got an idea for a challenge for our redheads, let us know in the comments below!

Read the story yet? Check it out: www.stuff.co.nz...

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Photography Competition
  • 66.7% Emma's photo
    66.7% Complete
  • 33.3% Matt's photo
    33.3% Complete
21 votes
3129 days ago

Memorial hall receives funding boost

Matthew Salmons Reporter from Selwyn & Ashburton Outlook

Despite concerns of setting precedent and budget constraints, the Selwyn District Council (SDC) voted in favour of increasing funding for the Lakeside Soldiers Memorial Hall rebuild at their meeting on Wednesday.
The project was budgeted at $1.6 million, and the SDC's contribution increased … View more
Despite concerns of setting precedent and budget constraints, the Selwyn District Council (SDC) voted in favour of increasing funding for the Lakeside Soldiers Memorial Hall rebuild at their meeting on Wednesday.
The project was budgeted at $1.6 million, and the SDC's contribution increased from ...

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3130 days ago

Mahinga kai: a beginners guide

Matthew Salmons Reporter from Selwyn & Ashburton Outlook

Mahinga kai is a term often associated with waterways and intertwined with the celebration of Matariki, but what does it mean?
North Canterbury based Environment Canterbury (ECan) ranger and Tangata Tiaki/Kai Tiaki (guardian) said that for Ngāi Tahu, mahinga kai was both the place and the ...

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3131 days ago

Citizens Advice Bureau New Zealand is now on Neighbourly

Sacha Green from Citizens Advice Bureau New Zealand

Kia ora. We just wanted to let you know that Citizens Advice Bureau New Zealand is now on Neighbourly!

With CABs scattered across NZ neighbourhoods, we can help you with information and advice on a variety of topics - whether it’s a tenancy dispute, a problem with your employer, a faulty … View more
Kia ora. We just wanted to let you know that Citizens Advice Bureau New Zealand is now on Neighbourly!

With CABs scattered across NZ neighbourhoods, we can help you with information and advice on a variety of topics - whether it’s a tenancy dispute, a problem with your employer, a faulty product you’ve bought, or a neighbourhood problem such as an overhanging tree or working out who’s responsible for fixing a fence.

For free, confidential information and advice, visit or phone a Citizens Advice Bureau in your neighbourhood or give us a call on 0800 FOR CAB (0800 367 222).

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3132 days ago

Boost your Body with Vitamins!

FreshChoice New Zealand

There’s no doubt that winter is here has made itself right at home! If you’re feeling the chills and that wee tickle in the back of your throat, make sure you check out our winter wellness tips and boost your body with our supplement hero of the month: Vitamin C and Echinacea. Read our Winter Wellness Tips!

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3134 days ago

Poll: Do you know who your vote is going to?

The Team from Neighbourly.co.nz

It's only ten weeks till New Zealand's General Election. Have you made a decision on who you will vote for? Or do you think the next ten weeks will affect your vote?

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Do you know who your vote is going to?
  • 54.9% Yes, I absolutely know
    54.9% Complete
  • 20.6% I have an idea but I could still be swayed
    20.6% Complete
  • 20% I'm still undecided
    20% Complete
  • 3.3% I don't plan on voting
    3.3% Complete
  • 1.2% I'm not old enough to vote / can't vote
    1.2% Complete
3998 votes
3135 days ago

Countdown for Methven Rugby Club field vandals

Reporter Selwyn & Ashburton Outlook

Whoever took their vehicle for a spin on a Canterbury rugby field should come forward now.
The offender did doughnuts on the Methven Rugby Club's fields after it was covered it a layer of snow thisweek.
Club secretary John Fulton said the damage was not too bad, but whoever was … View more
Whoever took their vehicle for a spin on a Canterbury rugby field should come forward now.
The offender did doughnuts on the Methven Rugby Club's fields after it was covered it a layer of snow thisweek.
Club secretary John Fulton said the damage was not too bad, but whoever was responsible ...

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