Mackenzie District, Lake Tekapo

Wondering about something in your neighbourhood?

Wondering about something in your neighbourhood?

Whether it's a new building going up or a strange noise you keep hearing, ask your neighbours here.

2804 days ago

Mountainview gives students tools to navigate digital realm

Brooke Black Reporter from The Timaru Herald

Students need to be more than 'digital natives', they should be digitally fluent, Mountainview High principal says.

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2805 days ago

New rock 'n roll fundraiser for South Canterbury Hospice

Brooke Black Reporter from The Timaru Herald

Hospice SC is getting set to host a brand new event that will have people rocking and rolling.

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2805 days ago

Kaylee Bell to open for Dixie Chicks

Brooke Black Reporter from The Timaru Herald

Waimate singer/songwriter Kaylee Bell has landed her dream gig opening for American band the Dixie Chicks when they perform at Mission Estate in Hawke's Bay next month. Well done Kaylee

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2806 days ago

Poll: Vote for the AMI Community Grant NEIGHBOURHOOD Finalists

The Team from Neighbourly.co.nz

We need your help! These 10 wonderful neighbourhood organisations are finalists in the 2017 AMI Community Grants Neighbourhood category. Now it's up to you to decide who should receive a share of the funds. Read a little from each organisation and/or project on how your support will help themView moreWe need your help! These 10 wonderful neighbourhood organisations are finalists in the 2017 AMI Community Grants Neighbourhood category. Now it's up to you to decide who should receive a share of the funds. Read a little from each organisation and/or project on how your support will help them - and then cast your vote below. Voting closes Friday 24th March.

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Vote for the AMI Community Grant NEIGHBOURHOOD Finalists
  • 7% 1) Seddon Community and Neighbourhood Support Group
    7% Complete
  • 5% 2) Riverton Community Garden Project
    5% Complete
  • 25.8% 3) Surrogate Grandparents NZ
    25.8% Complete
  • 10.1% 4) AED Defibrillator for Churchill Park School
    10.1% Complete
  • 1.1% 5) Whangaroa Community Trust Mural
    1.1% Complete
  • 8.1% 6) Murrays Bay Intermediate Safer Walkway
    8.1% Complete
  • 9.8% 7) Free For All Resource Sharing
    9.8% Complete
  • 2.9% 8) Taradale Alleyway Improvement
    2.9% Complete
  • 25.5% 9) House of Grace Home for Pregnant Teens
    25.5% Complete
  • 4.5% 10) Keith Street Wanganui Youth Centre
    4.5% Complete
2271 votes
2806 days ago

Poll: Vote for the AMI Community Grant REGIONAL Finalists

The Team from Neighbourly.co.nz

We need your help! These 10 wonderful organisations are finalists in the 2017 AMI Community Grants Regional category. Now it's up to you to decide who should receive a share of the funds. Read a little from each organisation on how your support will help them - and then cast your vote below. … View moreWe need your help! These 10 wonderful organisations are finalists in the 2017 AMI Community Grants Regional category. Now it's up to you to decide who should receive a share of the funds. Read a little from each organisation on how your support will help them - and then cast your vote below. Voting closes Friday 24th March.

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Vote for the AMI Community Grant REGIONAL Finalists
  • 7.6% 1) Youth Search and Rescue Tauranga
    7.6% Complete
  • 5.3% 2) North Shore Initial Response Trust
    5.3% Complete
  • 6% 3) Wellington North Community Patrol
    6% Complete
  • 4.9% 4) Crimewatch (Chch) Inc
    4.9% Complete
  • 17.9% 5) Nelson Marlborough Rescue Helicopter Trust
    17.9% Complete
  • 3.1% 6) South Canterbury Child Restraint Rentals
    3.1% Complete
  • 21.9% 7) Kidz need Dadz NZ
    21.9% Complete
  • 16.5% 8) Foster Hope Charitable Trust
    16.5% Complete
  • 6.5% 9) Volunteering Canterbury
    6.5% Complete
  • 10.3% 10) Under the Stars - Homeless in Tauranga.
    10.3% Complete
2090 votes
2807 days ago

Do you know where to get cheap fuel?

The Team from Neighbourly.co.nz

Do you know the cheapest place to get petrol in or around your neighbourhood? Share your tips below and help your neighbours out! Plus make sure you check to see if you're a $100 petrol voucher instant winner!

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2808 days ago

The Antique Fair is coming to Timaru!

​T​he ​A​ntique ​F​air ​C​haritable ​T​rust

Timaru will be hosting The Antique Fair - Friday 10th until Sunday 12th March. Dealers from the North and South Islands will be attending. There will be a mix of furniture, silver, china, jewellery (vintage and modern), books, tools, linen and collectables. All items are for sale.

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Timaru will be hosting The Antique Fair - Friday 10th until Sunday 12th March. Dealers from the North and South Islands will be attending. There will be a mix of furniture, silver, china, jewellery (vintage and modern), books, tools, linen and collectables. All items are for sale.

The Antique Fair Charitable Trust runs antique fairs throughout the North and South Islands. Donations are made to various charities. We have chosen South Canterbury Hospice for this fair.

Join us at the Celtic Sports Centre, Cnr Craigie Avenue and Browne Street, Timaru. The Antique Fair will be open Friday 10th to Sunday 12th March from 10am until 5pm. Door entry is by gold coin donation. To enquire please ring Sandy 027 497 6006.
Learn more

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2810 days ago

Know your neighbours

The Team from Ministry of Civil Defence & Emergency Management

Neighbours' Day Aotearoa is happening on 25 & 26 March. It's a great chance to involve your neighbours in your emergency plan - work out who can help you and who might need your help. www.happens.nz...
www.neighboursday.org.nz...

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2810 days ago

Adult toys and nappies - it's time to clean up our act

Stu Oldham Reporter from The Timaru Herald

You might be surprised by what people discard in their recycling, but the Timaru District Council hopes a bit of education can help clean up kerbside collections.

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2811 days ago

Hotel siblings say Hydro demolition a grand loss

Stu Oldham Reporter from The Timaru Herald

They used to live there, now a brother and sister are saddened at the prospect of Timaru losing the Hydro Grand Hotel.

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2811 days ago

H2H set for at least 1000 entrants

Stu Oldham Reporter from The Timaru Herald

The Hadlow to Harbour happens on Sunday - will you be among the runners/joggers/walkers/strugglers?

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2811 days ago

Have you made plans for Mother's Day?

The Team from Jennian Homes Mid & South Canterbury

Our annual Jennian Homes Mother’s Day Fun Run/Walk is back for 2017 – and with more than 20 locations nationwide, it is set to be bigger and better than ever!

The Jennian Homes Mother’s Day Fun Run/Walk is part of an initiative to support the Heart Foundation’s ‘Heart Foundation for … View more
Our annual Jennian Homes Mother’s Day Fun Run/Walk is back for 2017 – and with more than 20 locations nationwide, it is set to be bigger and better than ever!

The Jennian Homes Mother’s Day Fun Run/Walk is part of an initiative to support the Heart Foundation’s ‘Heart Foundation for Women’ campaign, which aims to empower women to take charge of their heart health.

We hope you will among the thousands decked out in the iconic Dick Frizzell designed red t-shirts this Mother’s Day.

Register for this year’s Mother’s Day Fun Run/Walk before 31 March to receive early bird pricing. Plus, we've got over $25,000 worth of fantastic prizes up for grabs including: Fitbit activity trackers, Stirling Sports vouchers, Canopy Camping Escapes, Fujifilm NZ Instax Cameras + more.

So, if you haven’t made plans this Mother’s Day, please join us, get your active wear and running shoes ready to walk alongside thousands of other women to promote good heart health.

Sign up to a 5km Fun Run/Walk near you to show your support! Buy tickets now.

2812 days ago

$7m investment at SFF Pareora boosts employment

Stu Oldham Reporter from The Timaru Herald

Outstanding - another big investment in the rural sector has to be good for South Canterbury's economy.

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2813 days ago

Can you help Pedal for Plunket?

The Warehouse

We're jumping on our bikes to cycle the length of the country! Help us raise more than $300,000 for Plunket New Zealand. Follow the journey and donate at www.pedalforplunket.org.nz #Pedal4Plunket Watch the video

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2814 days ago

His first show sold out

Koren Allpress Reporter from South Canterbury Herald

Hi neighbours,

the first musical a Timaru man wrote and staged sold out.

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