Mackenzie District, Lake Tekapo

It is the weekend!

It is the weekend!

List your pre-loved gems in Neighbourly Market.

2830 days ago

Clearance Sale - Marquee and Event Hire are having a sale!

Ghizlaine from Timaru

We are clearing new and ex-hire wedding decor and catering equipment from our showroom to make way for new stock!

Come along on Saturday 23rd June at 8am for a bargain!

All enquiries to sales@mehire.co.nz

See you there!

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2830 days ago

Hei āwhina i te hunga tamariki ki te ako mō te hua o te aroha

The Team from Ministry of Education

Auē e Koti! Kātahi ka oti te pakiwaitara kōwhiri ara e ako ai te tamariki ki te hua o te aroha. Tēnā whakamātautautia.
Pānuihia te kōrero paki ā-tihi mō Oti te Nanekoti ki te reo Pākehā, reo Māori anō hoki www.OatTheGoat.co.nz... | www.OtiTeNanekoti.co.nz...
He mea kinaki nā Te … View more
Auē e Koti! Kātahi ka oti te pakiwaitara kōwhiri ara e ako ai te tamariki ki te hua o te aroha. Tēnā whakamātautautia.
Pānuihia te kōrero paki ā-tihi mō Oti te Nanekoti ki te reo Pākehā, reo Māori anō hoki www.OatTheGoat.co.nz... | www.OtiTeNanekoti.co.nz...
He mea kinaki nā Te Tira Puoro o Aotearoa.
#OtiTeNanekoti #KeiTePaiKoe #ArohaMaiArohaAtu

2831 days ago

MARVELLOUS MAYFIELD MARKET WINTER SEASON BEGINS

Janine from Ashburton District

Don't miss this great Mid Canterbury event held on the last Sunday of each month between May and August. Cosy indoor venue, free entry, great quality stalls and refreshments. Don't forget to slot in a visit to Mayfield's famous 'Overflow' store as well and why not lunch … View moreDon't miss this great Mid Canterbury event held on the last Sunday of each month between May and August. Cosy indoor venue, free entry, great quality stalls and refreshments. Don't forget to slot in a visit to Mayfield's famous 'Overflow' store as well and why not lunch and a glass of wine at the Panther's Rock Café next to our Market.

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2831 days ago

Should we bust ghost houses?

Jo Haywood Reporter from Homed

Do you have unoccupied "ghost houses" on your street? Investors buy them, park their money and pull the blinds across... but at what cost?

The last census showed there were 141,366 empty dwellings in New Zealand and in 2016, more than 33,000 houses in Auckland were officially … View more
Do you have unoccupied "ghost houses" on your street? Investors buy them, park their money and pull the blinds across... but at what cost?

The last census showed there were 141,366 empty dwellings in New Zealand and in 2016, more than 33,000 houses in Auckland were officially classified as empty. Find out why this is happening and what can be done about it.
Find out more

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2831 days ago

Well done to the staff at Timaru's museum!

Georgia Reporter from Stuff

Congrats Timaru!

Your museum staff sure can dance! Thanks to the support of your community and the wider New Zealand public, the South Canterbury Museum secured 53,359 votes of the 142,000 cast worldwide for the International Museum Dance Off. How cool! To watch the full video, click here.

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2831 days ago

Timaru centre of TV show search for couple's new family home

Doug Sail Reporter from The Timaru Herald

'Timaru's where it's at' according to a new American couple living here and set to tell the world via an international house hunting programme, but we already knew that ... right?

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2844 days ago

Audi A3 1.8litre Turbo Hatch

Ken from Ashburton District

Our wee blue Audi Hatch is now surplus to our modest requirements. Needs a new home. 147,000 kms, Alloys, Hatchback, Baby Blue, Rego and WOF, CD Stacker, Exterior tidy, interior immaculate. Cam Belt replaced at 118,000. Runs really nicely. Test drive welcomed.

Price: $3,390

2832 days ago

The Resene Wallpaper Sale is on!

Resene

Neighbours – now is your chance to dress up your walls and save 30% off* the extensive range of Resene wallpapers! Patterned or bold, textured or neutral. Offer ends 5 June 2018.
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* Discount off the normal retail price at Resene owned ColorShops and participating resellers until 5 … View more
Neighbours – now is your chance to dress up your walls and save 30% off* the extensive range of Resene wallpapers! Patterned or bold, textured or neutral. Offer ends 5 June 2018.
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* Discount off the normal retail price at Resene owned ColorShops and participating resellers until 5 June 2018. Excludes wall decals and WallPrint. Not available in conjunction with any other offer.
Find out more

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2833 days ago

Do you have children aged 4-7 years? They'll love this free book!

The Team from Ministry of Education

Oh my Goat! We just finished reading this awesome pick-a-path story that helps children learn the power of kindness. Have a go...

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2835 days ago

Win NZ Gardener's magazine: 365 Days of Flowers!

Rachel Clare Reporter from NZ Gardener & Get Growing

Happy Mother's Day from the team at NZ Gardener! In this week's issue of Get Growing we have top tips on planting tulip bulbs, sowing broad beans, fast-tracking any lingering tomatoes and flower-bombing your vege plot, plus check out our video on how to make sweet seed-paper flowers for … View moreHappy Mother's Day from the team at NZ Gardener! In this week's issue of Get Growing we have top tips on planting tulip bulbs, sowing broad beans, fast-tracking any lingering tomatoes and flower-bombing your vege plot, plus check out our video on how to make sweet seed-paper flowers for Mother's Day.

Subscribe to Get Growing and be in to WIN one of 50 copies of NZ Gardener's latest special edition, 365 Days of Flowers, a practical and inspirational collector’s magazine that provides expert advice on planning, planting and growing year-round flowers for the garden or vase.

Our crop of the week in Get Growing is the tamarillo (are you a lover or a hater?) and we have recipes from Melissa Hemsley's new cookbook Eat Happy and some super cool prizes up for grabs.

Delivered every Friday to your email inbox, Get Growing digital magazine offers seasonal gardening advice from the NZ Gardener magazine's team of experts. Each week we answer all your burning questions on raising fruit and veges and tell you the top tasks to do in your backyard this weekend. Subscribe here.

For competition T&Cs click here.
Subscribe and be in to WIN!

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2835 days ago

Started snoring since you started menopause?

Patney

Having a poor night’s sleep?

We caught up with Dr Angela Campbell, PhD Manager of the WellSleep Centre, University of Otago, Wellington and she provided us with some insights into the most common symptoms women might experience whilst going through menopause, which are insomnia, hot flushes, … View more
Having a poor night’s sleep?

We caught up with Dr Angela Campbell, PhD Manager of the WellSleep Centre, University of Otago, Wellington and she provided us with some insights into the most common symptoms women might experience whilst going through menopause, which are insomnia, hot flushes, snoring and obstructive sleep apnoea. Dr Campbell states, “these are all common side effects of menopause and can affect up to 70% of women.” So, if you’re experiencing sleepless nights and suddenly disturbing your partner with this new-found snoring, you’re certainly not alone.

If you are experiencing these symptoms, you might be interested to learn that Patney offer an effective, non-invasive and temperature neutral solution that can assist with controlling your snoring - the Patney sleep positioner, has undergone independent validation testing by the WellSleep Centre, Otago University. We are so confident about the Patney sleep positioner that we offer a 30-day money back guarantee. For further information head across to our website at www.patney.com
Find out more!

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2836 days ago

Join us for an inspiring evening of wallpaper!

The Team from Resene ColorShop Timaru

Learn about the latest wallpaper trends, how to choose the right wallpaper to suit your home and handy tips and tricks. In association with Aspiring Walls and Mason Handcrafted wallpaper. On Wednesday 23 May 5.30pm – 7.30pm at Resene ColorShop, 30-32 Bank Street, Timaru

FREE to attend. … View more
Learn about the latest wallpaper trends, how to choose the right wallpaper to suit your home and handy tips and tricks. In association with Aspiring Walls and Mason Handcrafted wallpaper. On Wednesday 23 May 5.30pm – 7.30pm at Resene ColorShop, 30-32 Bank Street, Timaru

FREE to attend. Reserve your place today by emailing timaru.colorshop@resene.co.nz with your name and phone number.

We look forward to seeing you there!

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2837 days ago

Celebrate your community’s volunteers

Trustpower

We want to help you celebrate your community’s volunteers with the Trustpower Community Awards. There’s $150,000 prize money up for grabs for community groups across 26 regions.

These awards celebrate groups big and small, dedicated to everything from health and wellbeing, to arts and … View more
We want to help you celebrate your community’s volunteers with the Trustpower Community Awards. There’s $150,000 prize money up for grabs for community groups across 26 regions.

These awards celebrate groups big and small, dedicated to everything from health and wellbeing, to arts and culture, the environment, local heritage, sport, education and much more. If they’re making your community a better place, we want to hear about them!

Enter online at trustpower.co.nz/communityawards and you’ll also be in to win a $500 Prezzy Card. Entries close 31 May.

Abbie, Alice and Ash – your Trustpower Community Awards team
Enter here!

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2837 days ago

Office Chair

Michele from Ashburton District

DAMBA, Seat needs repair as shown in photo.
Must pickup.
Phone 0276236336

Free

2838 days ago

A natural cost effective poultry fertiliser

Poulfert

Poultry Litter has for many years been well recognised as a great fertiliser. It is widely sought after for its use in agriculture and horticulture.

The use of Poulfert is suitable for all pastoral farms, cropping and horticulture.

Contact us for a cost-effective choice in farm fertiliser.
Find out more!

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