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Nominate a local fave for a Vodafone Local Business Award!

Vodafone New Zealand

We’re delighted to invite you to nominate your favourite local business in the inaugural Vodafone Local Business Awards. You can help them win great prizes - and win some for yourself!

Whether it’s the superb customer service from your local plumber, the dedication of your doctor, or the … View moreWe’re delighted to invite you to nominate your favourite local business in the inaugural Vodafone Local Business Awards. You can help them win great prizes - and win some for yourself!

Whether it’s the superb customer service from your local plumber, the dedication of your doctor, or the friendly face at the café that resonates with you - these awards are about recognising outstanding Kiwi businesses that help make our communities tick.

Nominate your favourite business now and you’re in the draw to win one of two $100 Prezzy® cards! Nominate now

Rangiora's postal services are crossing the road.

Matthew Salmons Reporter from Northern Outlook

On October 14, Rangiora's 80 year old post office will be vacated. Post and Kiwibank customers won't have far to go for new services though.

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Best and worst kept parks in Waimakariri.

Matthew Salmons Reporter from Northern Outlook

Some Waimakariri residents are unhappy with the state of lawn mowing and garden care in the district. What park or reserve is best or worst kept in your opinion?

Let us know in the comments below.

What's aerial yoga?

Matthew Salmons Reporter from Northern Outlook

Ever considered trying aerial yoga? Reporter Matthew Salmons had a crash course at Rangiora's Manaia Health & Wellbeing.
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Recruit a new member, get a FREE coffee on us!

The Team from Neighbourly.co.nz

Who wants a free coffee fix? Simply invite your friends, family, neighbours and colleagues, via email or your shareable invite link, to join you on Neighbourly and you’ll BOTH get a FREE small McCafé coffee. The more people you recruit, the more coffees you’ll earn. Start inviting now! Invite now

Hanging out for a good story?

Shannon Beynon Reporter from Northern Outlook

Grab your copy of the Northern Outlook tomorrow!

Poll: Is traffic a problem in your community?

The Team from Neighbourly.co.nz

We've launched Pulse of the Neighbourhood - a chance to share your opinion on issues impacting your community. Today we want to know a little more about how you're finding the traffic levels around you. Is your drive to work a daily ordeal - or a doddle?

Is traffic a problem in your community?

• Yes - it takes me forever to get from A to B
• Sometimes during rush hour
• No - it's smooth sailing for me
• What's traffic? I don't pass a single car on the way to work

Vote View Results

• 34.1% Yes - it takes me forever to get from A to B
  34.1% Complete
• 43.4% Sometimes during rush hour
  43.4% Complete
• 20.1% No - it's smooth sailing for me
  20.1% Complete
• 2.4% What's traffic? I don't pass a single car on the way to work
  2.4% Complete

578 votes

Avoid ‘Oh No’ Moments!

The Team from Jennian Homes

So, you received a great fixed price for building your new home…Yay! But...then you take a closer look and realise that not everything has been included. OH NO!

Avoid ‘OH NO’ moments...by heading along to a New Home Builders Info Session with your local Jennian team. From establishing a … View moreSo, you received a great fixed price for building your new home…Yay! But...then you take a closer look and realise that not everything has been included. OH NO!

Avoid ‘OH NO’ moments...by heading along to a New Home Builders Info Session with your local Jennian team. From establishing a true building budget to constructive advice on building sustainably - it’s all covered in the New Home Builders Info Sessions. Register your interest now. They're free! Register now