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Do you treat your pets at Christmas? Do you have a neighbour to keep an eye on your property while you're away? What do you find stressful at this time of the year? Take part in the Great New Zealand Christmas Survey!
It will only take a couple of minutes to complete - and you'll be … View moreDo you treat your pets at Christmas? Do you have a neighbour to keep an eye on your property while you're away? What do you find stressful at this time of the year? Take part in the Great New Zealand Christmas Survey!
It will only take a couple of minutes to complete - and you'll be in the draw to win one of two $100 Prezzy® cards!
We’re giving away a double pass to the 2019 Christchurch NZ House & Garden House Tour! Step inside the pages of your favourite magazine and experience some of the country’s most outstanding homes and gardens – all in support of Breast Cancer Foundation NZ. Gather your friends or your … View moreWe’re giving away a double pass to the 2019 Christchurch NZ House & Garden House Tour! Step inside the pages of your favourite magazine and experience some of the country’s most outstanding homes and gardens – all in support of Breast Cancer Foundation NZ. Gather your friends or your neighbours for a day of fun and discovery on this self-drive tour.
Simply like or thank this post to be in to win a double pass to the Christchurch Tour on Friday 22 February. You can find out more about all the House Tours on our website.
Almost all South Canterbury primary schools will close on November 15 in support of their teachers taking part in a nationwide strike.
Those teachers will take part in a public protest on State Highway 1 on the same day, New Zealand Educational Institute Te Riu Roa (NZEI) national executive … View moreAlmost all South Canterbury primary schools will close on November 15 in support of their teachers taking part in a nationwide strike.
Those teachers will take part in a public protest on State Highway 1 on the same day, New Zealand Educational Institute Te Riu Roa (NZEI) national executive representative, and Pleasant Point-based teacher, Barbara Curran said.
At this stage Timaru Christian School and Waihi School will stay open on the day while Winchester Rural School, Beaconsfield School, Barton Rural School and Grantlea Downs have yet to confirm whether they will be open or closed.
This is the second strike for the year, and most of the same issues from the first strike are the focus for this one, Curran said.
Sarah Drummond and Chanelle O'Sullivan have come up with a solution to back seat boredom on long road trips and they've self-funded it to help other parents through the often gruelling experience of travelling with children. We have a copy of the book to give away. To go in the draw … View moreSarah Drummond and Chanelle O'Sullivan have come up with a solution to back seat boredom on long road trips and they've self-funded it to help other parents through the often gruelling experience of travelling with children. We have a copy of the book to give away. To go in the draw comment below with a fun fact about your favourite place to visit in the South Island.
That old white fan looking the same as last summer? Turn it into something fun to brighten up your home with a few Resene testpots. Make the most of your weekend with this easy step by step project idea from Resene. Find out how to create this quick and easy project yourself.
We're hitting the road in the lead up to our 10th celebration of Neighbours Day Aotearoa. As we drive across the country we’ll be running workshops and reaching out to meet people who are working to create great neighbourhoods across New Zealand. These interactive workshops are for anyone … View moreWe're hitting the road in the lead up to our 10th celebration of Neighbours Day Aotearoa. As we drive across the country we’ll be running workshops and reaching out to meet people who are working to create great neighbourhoods across New Zealand. These interactive workshops are for anyone planning a Neighbours Day Event, or supporting other people.
Come along, share ideas, and get the support you need to put on a great Neighbours Day Aotearoa event! Check out our Road Trip page on our website for a list of our confirmed destinations and scheduled workshops, be sure to check back soon as we confirm further workshops.
Road Trip Itinerary - neighboursday.org.nz...
Entries for Interior of the Year 2019 awards are open now. We're on the hunt for New Zealand's most beautiful rooms.
The supreme winner will win an $8,000 luxury escape at Matakauri Lodge and all category winners will receive $1,000 and will be featured in NZ House & Garden.
… View moreEntries for Interior of the Year 2019 awards are open now. We're on the hunt for New Zealand's most beautiful rooms.
The supreme winner will win an $8,000 luxury escape at Matakauri Lodge and all category winners will receive $1,000 and will be featured in NZ House & Garden.
Categories include:
- Kitchen
- Living Room
- Bathroom
- Bedroom
- Indoor/Outdoor flow
- Out of the Ordinary
These prestigious awards can be entered by homeowners, interior designers or architects.
While Jill Murphy was sitting at a cafe down with her partner and two-year-old daughter, a woman at the next table sighed loudly and said in a dismayed tone: "People want to go out and enjoy their food, you know. They don't want to have to put up with children."
She wrote in her … View moreWhile Jill Murphy was sitting at a cafe down with her partner and two-year-old daughter, a woman at the next table sighed loudly and said in a dismayed tone: "People want to go out and enjoy their food, you know. They don't want to have to put up with children."
She wrote in her opinion piece that she felt guilty for ruining everyone's lunch. To read more about her experience, click here.
So we want to know your views on young children in cafes and restaurants. Take part in our poll below! If you've got a view on this topic, share it with us in Stuff Nation.
Over 135, 000 kiwi kids are living in households without basic food in the house. And 4 in 10 families that live in poverty are the working poor. This means many New Zealanders struggle to put food on the table at Christmas.
Since 2001, we have delivered almost 100,000 Christmas Boxes to … View moreOver 135, 000 kiwi kids are living in households without basic food in the house. And 4 in 10 families that live in poverty are the working poor. This means many New Zealanders struggle to put food on the table at Christmas.
Since 2001, we have delivered almost 100,000 Christmas Boxes to families in need throughout New Zealand. By giving $30, you can help us to bring over 15,000 boxes of food to kiwi families this Christmas. 100% of your donation goes directly to feed a family.
This year, The Warehouse and Variety – the Children's Charity, have teamed up to bring the joy of Christmas to families who would otherwise go without. Every child deserves to be happy on Christmas day, but for many New Zealand families, stretching the budget to buy gifts and share a special… View moreThis year, The Warehouse and Variety – the Children's Charity, have teamed up to bring the joy of Christmas to families who would otherwise go without. Every child deserves to be happy on Christmas day, but for many New Zealand families, stretching the budget to buy gifts and share a special family meal is out of reach.
Instore you can purchase a $10 voucher, which will gift a toy from sponsors Hasbro or Mattel to the value of $25, or you can purchase a gift and leave in the donation boxes provided.
Head in-store to share the Christmas joy.
Calling primary schools in #Timaru / #SouthCanterbury - anyone keen to finish off the year with an “electrifying” visit? Available on December 17th and 18th #EV #evfuturenz
Timaru District Council's holdings company confirms proposal to sell 47.5 per cent stake in lines company.
Parts of South Canterbury are expected to be hit by strong winds and heavy rain with MetService issuing a severe weather warning.
The weather forecasting agency says the Canterbury High Country can expect severe gale northwest winds and heavy rain from late Wednesday night, as an active front is… View moreParts of South Canterbury are expected to be hit by strong winds and heavy rain with MetService issuing a severe weather warning.
The weather forecasting agency says the Canterbury High Country can expect severe gale northwest winds and heavy rain from late Wednesday night, as an active front is forecast to approach the South Island from the Tasman Sea on Wednesday.
The press release says strong winds could damage trees, powerlines and unsecured structures.
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Waimate's new $2m medical centre nears completion.
At Ara Institute of Canterbury, we’re committed to providing trades training opportunities that meet the employment needs of our local communities and lead to local jobs. Mathew Jack experienced this first hand when he took a course in heavy automotive engineering at our Timaru campus. After … View moreAt Ara Institute of Canterbury, we’re committed to providing trades training opportunities that meet the employment needs of our local communities and lead to local jobs. Mathew Jack experienced this first hand when he took a course in heavy automotive engineering at our Timaru campus. After Mathew completed his eight-month course, he found employment with Smallbone in Ashburton, where he lives.
He says the “excellent training” he received prepared him well for the job. “It set me up to excel in an exciting and demanding career.” In Timaru, we’ve got programmes in engineering trades, electrical, automotive and painting and decorating starting in February. You can learn all about them here.
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