Mackenzie District, Lake Tekapo

Introduce yourself, neighbour!

Introduce yourself, neighbour!

Head to our Know Thy Neighbour page.

2683 days ago

Worried about replacement costs? Let’s chat.

Environment Canterbury

We’re committed to helping you prepare for the 31 October wood burner deadline. From confidential, friendly advice through to increased funding (up to $5000 per application). Plus at least 10 FREE replacement wood burners, including installation, to give away.

To arrange your confidential chat… View more
We’re committed to helping you prepare for the 31 October wood burner deadline. From confidential, friendly advice through to increased funding (up to $5000 per application). Plus at least 10 FREE replacement wood burners, including installation, to give away.

To arrange your confidential chat go to www.warmercheaper.co.nz/Timaru
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2685 days ago

Fun video-based challenges for kids

MindLab Kids

MindLabKids.com has launched, meaning your creative little ones need never be bored at home again. Sign them up now for a safe, educational online experience featuring hilarious characters, things to make and do, fun video challenges and more. We can’t wait to see what your little ones create! Learn more

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2686 days ago

Medieval dinner a roaring success

Brooke Black Reporter from The Timaru Herald

A royal medieval feast that raised more than $2000 has been labelled a "roaring success".

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2687 days ago

New multicultural fellowship to launch in Timaru

Brooke Black Reporter from The Timaru Herald

New fellowship aims to provide space for all cultures to meet in South Canterbury.

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2687 days ago

Theia talks of 'soft spot' for Timaru

Brooke Black Reporter from The Timaru Herald

Singer/songwriter Theia's star is on the rise but she hasn't forgotten her roots, and won't rule out a performance in Timaru at some stage.

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2687 days ago

Hunt season comes to an end

Brooke Black Reporter from The Timaru Herald

The South Canterbury Hunt will host its final hunt, in what has been a wet season, this Saturday.

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2687 days ago

Great teaching happening in our communities

Teach NZ

The winners of the Prime Minister’s Education Excellence Awards have been announced. The Awards celebrate New Zealand teachers, leaders and communities who are working together to improve outcomes for our children and young people from around the country. Please join us in congratulating all our … View moreThe winners of the Prime Minister’s Education Excellence Awards have been announced. The Awards celebrate New Zealand teachers, leaders and communities who are working together to improve outcomes for our children and young people from around the country. Please join us in congratulating all our winners for sharing their inspirational journeys, and find out about their achievements at the link below. Learn more

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2688 days ago

Wild July forecast

Brooke Black Reporter from The Timaru Herald

July will be unusually cold and bring unpredictable weather for South Canterbury, meteorologist predicts.

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2688 days ago

GARDENA Gardener of the Year

Mei Leng Wong Reporter from NZ Gardener & Get Growing

Nominations are coming in thick and fast! Are you a gardening superhero or perhaps you know one in your neighbourhood? Tell us why you or someone you know deserves to be our 2017 GARDENA Gardener of the Year. We're looking for community leaders, inspiration mentors, the driving force behind a … View moreNominations are coming in thick and fast! Are you a gardening superhero or perhaps you know one in your neighbourhood? Tell us why you or someone you know deserves to be our 2017 GARDENA Gardener of the Year. We're looking for community leaders, inspiration mentors, the driving force behind a vege-growing food bank or someone who is beautifying their town or restoring wasteland. It could be anything... basically if a gardener has inspired you, let us know! Include your name and phone number plus contacts for the nominated gardener, or for a contact person if it's a group.

You can send nominations to 2017 GARDENA Gardener of the Year, NZ Gardener, PO Box 6341, Wellesley St, Auckland. Or enter on our website, nzgardener.co.nz

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2688 days ago

Take part in our FreshChoice Health & Beauty survey and WIN!

FreshChoice New Zealand

How often do you workout? What are you concerned about when buying food? How often do you take health supplements? How much sleep do you need each night?

Take the FreshChoice Health & Beauty Survey today and you could win one of five $50 FreshChoice vouchers!
Take the survey now

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2689 days ago

Poll: Do you support moves to decriminalise marijuana?

The Team from Neighbourly.co.nz

Stuff has launched a series exploring the prospect of legalised cannabis in New Zealand. We'd love to know your thoughts on the prospect - vote in our poll below.

Read more from the series: www.stuff.co.nz...

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Do you support moves to decriminalise marijuana?
  • 33.5% Yes - I support this movement
    33.5% Complete
  • 37.7% I support marijuana only for medicinal use
    37.7% Complete
  • 12.2% I support marijuana only for those over 21
    12.2% Complete
  • 15.8% No - I don't support this movement
    15.8% Complete
  • 0.8% I don't have an opinion
    0.8% Complete
4806 votes
2689 days ago

Do you love a Good Story?

Community Resilience Coordinator from New Zealand Red Cross

Through providing cash grants, working with other community organisations, offering well-being workshops and messages, or regularly knocking on doors in hard-hit neighbourhoods, New Zealand Red Cross has worked tirelessly to help Cantabrians recover from the 2010 and 2011 earthquakes. … View moreThrough providing cash grants, working with other community organisations, offering well-being workshops and messages, or regularly knocking on doors in hard-hit neighbourhoods, New Zealand Red Cross has worked tirelessly to help Cantabrians recover from the 2010 and 2011 earthquakes. ‘10 Good Stories’ highlights the different areas where our work positively impacted the lives of hundreds of thousands of people across greater Christchurch. Check out our 10 Good Stories here! Check out 10 Good Stories

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2691 days ago

We think you can do better, South Canterbury.

Powershop

The power company that Kiwis love is now available in South Canterbury! Switch your main home to Powershop and we guarantee to save you money over your first year with us compared to what you’d pay if you stayed with your current power company. We’ll even kick-start the savings with $150 worth … View moreThe power company that Kiwis love is now available in South Canterbury! Switch your main home to Powershop and we guarantee to save you money over your first year with us compared to what you’d pay if you stayed with your current power company. We’ll even kick-start the savings with $150 worth of free power spread over your first three months. Sounds better already, doesn’t it? Terms and Conditions apply. Sign up now

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2692 days ago

"It's like saying goodbye to an old friend" - Fire Service gets new name

Fire and Emergency New Zealand

From today our Neighbourly page will be re-named to Fire and Emergency New Zealand.

Watch this ONE News clip to find out why...

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2692 days ago

Free reading and writing classes for adults

Ara Institute of Canterbury

Improve your reading, writing and spelling skills with our FREE adult literacy classes at Ara Institute of Canterbury. They are a great way to enhance your skills for work, study or everyday life, in a friendly and supportive place.

There are daytime and evening classes held throughout the year.… View more
Improve your reading, writing and spelling skills with our FREE adult literacy classes at Ara Institute of Canterbury. They are a great way to enhance your skills for work, study or everyday life, in a friendly and supportive place.

There are daytime and evening classes held throughout the year. To find out more, call us on 0800 24 24 76 or visit ara.ac.nz.
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