Leeston, Leeston

328 days ago

Dining table makeover

The Team from Resene ColorShop Ashburton

Is your dining table tasteless and dull?

Apply high gloss Resene Black for an instant injection of tabletop glam.

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328 days ago

Toyota Yaris 2019 NZ New low mileage excellent condition

Joanne Neighbourly Lead from Rolleston

NEW ZEALAND NEW - SIGNATURE CLASS
Toyota Signature Class Warranty fully transferable to a new owner.
WOF until August 2024

This great little run around is NZ NEW and boasts Signature Class status from Toyota. Surplus to requirements as we have one too many vehicles.

Car has done just under … View more
NEW ZEALAND NEW - SIGNATURE CLASS
Toyota Signature Class Warranty fully transferable to a new owner.
WOF until August 2024

This great little run around is NZ NEW and boasts Signature Class status from Toyota. Surplus to requirements as we have one too many vehicles.

Car has done just under 24,000 km and is in great condition. Its always had seat covers so seats are very clean.

Service history up to date with next service due at 31,000kms.

The Toyota Yaris is the perfect urban runabout - zippy, agile and efficient with a 5-star ANCAP safety rating and an unparalleled reputation for reliability.

Toyota Safety Sense, Lane departure alert, Bluetooth connectivity, Reverse camera, ISO fix anchor points, Auto headlights, Auto high-beam control, 7 Airbags.

Vehicle is in Rolleston. Please call Joanne on 021 177 6009 for more info or to arrange to see the vehicle.

Price: $19,250

334 days ago

The most beautiful spot in every region of NZ

Lorna Thornber Reporter from Stuff Travel

Hi there,
We're on the lookout for the most beautiful spots in New Zealand, and would love to hear your favourites.
While it will be impossible to include all of them in one article, we'd appreciate your help in narrowing it down. What do you think are most beautiful places in … View more
Hi there,
We're on the lookout for the most beautiful spots in New Zealand, and would love to hear your favourites.
While it will be impossible to include all of them in one article, we'd appreciate your help in narrowing it down. What do you think are most beautiful places in NZ's regions? Do you have a favourite spot in the Waikato, Taranaki, Canterbury, Southland or elsewhere?
Feel free to comment below, send me a message or email me at lorna.thornber@stuff.co.nz. Please include 'NFP' in your comment if you do not want it or your name included in an article. Thanks in advance for taking the time to share.

332 days ago

Poll: Is the letterbox obsolete?

The Team from Neighbourly.co.nz

With online being the main mode of communication these days, it's no wonder that there has been a worldwide mail decline and here in Aotearoa, NZ Post has needed to lay off 750 full-time staff. Do you think it's time to say goodbye to the trusty letterbox?

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Is the letterbox obsolete?
  • 5.3% Yes, it can go!
    5.3% Complete
  • 34.1% Not just yet, I still use it
    34.1% Complete
  • 60.6% Never, there'll always be a need for it
    60.6% Complete
3118 votes
330 days ago

Could you spot the signs of a heart attack?

Heart Foundation NZ

Heart attack is a leading cause of death in New Zealand.
Learn to recognise the warning signs and symptoms of a heart attack, so you know what to do if you see or experience them. Don’t try to walk it off, wash it off or push through it. Make the right call, it may save your life.

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335 days ago

Colour your summer

The Team from Resene ColorShop Ashburton

Get creative with colour with these art projects using Resene paints.

Find out how to get creative with these easy ideas.

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335 days ago

Selwyn Schools' Waste Art Competition

Lincoln Envirotown Coordinator from Lincoln Envirotown

Calling All Creative Minds! Join Our Waste Art Competition!

Are you passionate about art and sustainability? Do you believe that creativity can change the way we think about waste? Showcase your artistic skills by creating a piece using materials that would have otherwise ended up in a … View more
Calling All Creative Minds! Join Our Waste Art Competition!

Are you passionate about art and sustainability? Do you believe that creativity can change the way we think about waste? Showcase your artistic skills by creating a piece using materials that would have otherwise ended up in a landfill.

About this event
Create a piece of art assembled or constructed from previously used materials which otherwise would have likely gone to landfill, the artwork is aimed at making us re-consider our views on rubbish and reusing.
The competition is open to any individual or pair (not group entries) of artists who is High School or Intermediate age (Year 7-13) attending school in Selwyn or homeschooling in the Selwyn District.

Awards & Prizes
Every entrant receives a prize but the aim of the competition is centred around our young people enjoying their artwork and re-thinking the issue of waste and our environment. Prizes are awarded for first, second and third place, there is also a category prize for best High School and Intermediate entry. We are happy to say that we have been able to match the high value of prizes provided in previous years.

The awards will take place at 1pm on Sunday 27th August and will be presented by Deputy Mayor Malcolm Lyall. All entries will be taken to be displayed at Te Ara Ātea, Rolleston from 3pm on Friday 25th August and remain on public display until 4pm Sunday 27th August 2023.

How to Enter
Please register your entry by 5pm on Monday 14th August 2022 by downloading the below information pack, and completing and returning the Entry Form on page 3. You will then have until Friday 25th August to complete your entry.

Entry information can be found at lincolnenvirotown.org.nz...

If you require more details contact Dave 03 423 0445, projectmanagerlet@gmail.com

Our Sponsors
A big thank you to our wonderful sponsors!
We extend our sincere appreciation to all our sponsors, Rata Foundation, Selwyn District Council, COGS, Lottery Community, Lincoln University, Creative Communities Scheme, Lincoln Community Trust, Lincoln Community Committee.

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339 days ago

Poll: Should we pay people for giving blood?

The Team from Neighbourly.co.nz

The Blood Service says it needs 40,000​ new donors in the next 12 months to ensure it can meet demand of those needing plasma and blood. Suggestions have been made to pay people for donating, however there are concerns about the dangers of that. Do you think we should pay people for these … View moreThe Blood Service says it needs 40,000​ new donors in the next 12 months to ensure it can meet demand of those needing plasma and blood. Suggestions have been made to pay people for donating, however there are concerns about the dangers of that. Do you think we should pay people for these donations?

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Should we pay people for giving blood?
  • 31.8% Yes, it makes sense
    31.8% Complete
  • 50.7% No, that's too risky
    50.7% Complete
  • 17.6% I'd need more information
    17.6% Complete
2141 votes
340 days ago

Spark a little hope this Christmas

Christmas Box

Meeting an ever increasing need in our communities, Christmas Box provides more than just food, it brings a reminder that people care. By alleviating some of the pressure families feel, especially in the time of inflation and cost-of-living, a Christmas Box sparks hope that goes beyond Christmas.
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Meeting an ever increasing need in our communities, Christmas Box provides more than just food, it brings a reminder that people care. By alleviating some of the pressure families feel, especially in the time of inflation and cost-of-living, a Christmas Box sparks hope that goes beyond Christmas.

Don’t wait for December, it’s time to start thinking about how you can help today!

For just $40 a box, you can give the gift of hope and 100% of your donation will go to families who are doing it tough this year. Your generosity makes a difference.
Find out more

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340 days ago

Learn These Power Terms and SAVE MONEY!

The Team from NZ Compare

Have you ever tried to look for a new power plan to end up stuck, super confused by all the specific lingo that’s used? Things like kWh, standard vs. low users, or free hours of power? Don’t get us started on controlled and anytime meters!

If you’re unsure of some of these terms, it … View more
Have you ever tried to look for a new power plan to end up stuck, super confused by all the specific lingo that’s used? Things like kWh, standard vs. low users, or free hours of power? Don’t get us started on controlled and anytime meters!

If you’re unsure of some of these terms, it really won’t help you feel confident in comparing different plans. We don’t want to see our Neighbours get tripped up and stuck with a big bill this chilly season!

So to help you, we’ve put together a list of all the power terminology that you need to know!
Learn the terms

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342 days ago

Shiny and new

The Team from Resene ColorShop Ashburton

Combine paint and a vinyl adhesive to great effect.

Find out how with these easy step by step instructions.

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343 days ago

Visit Postponed

Fiona Murray from Selwyn Timebank

Today's visit to the Lincoln Community Gardens has been postponed, due to the rain.

346 days ago

Poll: Is 30kph the new 50kph?

The Team from Neighbourly.co.nz

The government's Road to Zero project seeks to set speed limits at 30kph in suburban streets across New Zealand. Do you think this is a good idea?

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Is 30kph the new 50kph?
  • 20.8% Yes
    20.8% Complete
  • 76.6% No
    76.6% Complete
  • 2.6% I don't know
    2.6% Complete
5192 votes
343 days ago

Growing Muslim population in Rolleston fundraises for Selwyn's first mosque

Nicole Mathewson Reporter from The Press

By reporter Jody O'Callaghan:

The growing Muslim community in Rolleston has begun an almighty task to fundraise to build a new masjid where they can worship in the fast-growing town.

Nehaad Al-waiz, 27, felt isolated praying five times a day from home, so he got a group together to rent … View more
By reporter Jody O'Callaghan:

The growing Muslim community in Rolleston has begun an almighty task to fundraise to build a new masjid where they can worship in the fast-growing town.

Nehaad Al-waiz, 27, felt isolated praying five times a day from home, so he got a group together to rent a room in the industrial area of the town on the southern outskirts of Christchurch.

The number of Muslims in the town has tripled between the last two available Censuses, leading the Rolleston Islamic Charitable Trust start dreaming of a mosque of their own. Now they’re determined to turn that dream into a reality.

“When we build something, it will be a masjid, the very first in Selwyn, for everyone.”


Due to specific needs around consents and so as not to disturb anyone, the group will need to raise “anywhere from $1.2 to $2.4 million” for the land alone in either a commercial zone or lifestyle block.

Read the full story here.

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344 days ago

The Coromandel Good for your soul

Destination Hauraki Coromandel

Reconnect with the simple things, slow down and discover the quiet beauty of our nature in the cooler months. Be refreshed and reinvigorated by walking the trails in our green hills, indulge in some boutique retail therapy and be warmed by the welcome from our locals, sharing their homegrown … View moreReconnect with the simple things, slow down and discover the quiet beauty of our nature in the cooler months. Be refreshed and reinvigorated by walking the trails in our green hills, indulge in some boutique retail therapy and be warmed by the welcome from our locals, sharing their homegrown creativity and hospitality.

Soak in our thermal springs, be inspired by our artists and artisans, breathe in the scent of our great outdoors or savour our homegrown flavours. However you do it, come and winter our way.
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