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Helping hand #resenetip

Need to paint but need some help?  Resene Eco.Decorators can repaint your home with Eco Choice approved Resene paints.

18 days ago

Feel your best self in a serviced apartment

Charles Upham Retirement Village

Discover the ease and comfort of assisted living in a serviced apartment at Charles Upham Village. Serviced apartment living gives you more time to embrace the things that bring you joy, while we take care of your housekeeping, home maintenance, a daily chef-prepared meal and more.

Call Tracy … View more
Discover the ease and comfort of assisted living in a serviced apartment at Charles Upham Village. Serviced apartment living gives you more time to embrace the things that bring you joy, while we take care of your housekeeping, home maintenance, a daily chef-prepared meal and more.

Call Tracy on 03 310 8644 to join our welcoming community today.

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18 days ago

Room to Heal in Rangiora

Rae from Rangiora

We offer the following at Room to Heal in Rangiora

*Rae*

Therapeutic Massage
Reiki Energy Healing
Bioptron Medical Light Therapy
Earthing for Better Health
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We offer the following at Room to Heal in Rangiora

*Rae*

Therapeutic Massage
Reiki Energy Healing
Bioptron Medical Light Therapy
Earthing for Better Health

*Hayley*

Clairvoyant Medium/Psychic
House Investigation & Cleansing
Psychometry
Spiritual Guidance

Get in touch. We can help you!
Love and light
Rae & Hayley

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18 days ago

We’re looking for the nicest neighbours in town...

The Team from Neighbourly.co.nz

Nominate someone in your hood, and your special neighbour could feature on Stuff and Neighbourly as an inspiration to us all. Plus, you’ll both receive a $25 Prezzy card.

Susan Williams from Frankleigh Park in New Plymouth has nominated Kathryn Shaw as a Nice Neighbour. She says:
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Nominate someone in your hood, and your special neighbour could feature on Stuff and Neighbourly as an inspiration to us all. Plus, you’ll both receive a $25 Prezzy card.

Susan Williams from Frankleigh Park in New Plymouth has nominated Kathryn Shaw as a Nice Neighbour. She says:
'Kathryn and her partner Chris spent all Waitangi day replacing and repairing our dividing fence, they did such an amazing job. Chris also brought me a load of firewood when I ran out in winter for which I was so grateful. If I ever need a hand with any heavy work or lifting, I know I only have to ask and they are there. There have been so many instances over the years where Kathryn's help has been given, too many to name. I wouldn't swap my neighbours for anyone else this is why I am still here after 20 years.'

Know a deserving local? Nominate them for a Nice Neighbour award here.

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18 days ago

You're invited to join the Resene wallpaper experts for an evening of wallpaper!

The Team from Resene ColorShop Rangiora

Learn about the latest trends in wallpaper

See the latest collections

Get tips and tricks on hanging wallpaper

It's free to attend.

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Learn about the latest trends in wallpaper

See the latest collections

Get tips and tricks on hanging wallpaper

It's free to attend.

Choose whichever of these dates suits you best.

Hornby Resene ColorShop
278 Main South Road, Hornby

Monday 18 March 5.30pm - 8pm


If you’d like to attend this free wallpaper evening, please RSVP to hornby.colorshop@resene.co.nz


Tower Junction Resene ColorShop
Unit 9, 4 Troup Drive, Christchurch

Tuesday 19 March 5.30pm - 8pm


If you’d like to attend this free wallpaper evening, please RSVP to towerjunction.colorshop@resene.co.nz


Lichfield Street Resene ColorShop
234 Lichfield Street, Christchurch

Wednesday 20 March 5.30pm - 8pm


If you’d like to attend this free wallpaper evening, please RSVP to lichfieldst.colorshop@resene.co.nz


Rangiora Resene ColorShop
83 Victoria Street, Rangiora

Thursday 21 March 5.30pm - 8pm


If you’d like to attend this free wallpaper evening, please RSVP to rangiora.colorshop@resene.co.nz

We look forward to seeing you!

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19 days ago

Rangiora Scottish Country Dancing

Gail from Rangiora

IMPORTANT NOTICE -
Rangiora Scottish Country Dance Club now meets at the Methodist Church Hall - King Street (opposite Town Hall Carpark area), Rangiora.
NOT the Anglican Church Hall as previously advertised.
We meet on a Monday evening - 7.30pm - 9.30pm. (Beginners / Introductory Class runs … View more
IMPORTANT NOTICE -
Rangiora Scottish Country Dance Club now meets at the Methodist Church Hall - King Street (opposite Town Hall Carpark area), Rangiora.
NOT the Anglican Church Hall as previously advertised.
We meet on a Monday evening - 7.30pm - 9.30pm. (Beginners / Introductory Class runs from 7.30pm - 8.30pm).
No partners needed.
Soft soled shoes are best.
Bring a water bottle.
Look forward to seeing you there!!
Contact Gail 0212984712 for more information

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23 days ago

TAKEN - Free Taro Leaves

Paul from Rangiora

Were gifted these freshly picked Taro Leaves today .
I dont know how to use it, so free to anyone who want it.

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20 days ago

Water Lilly

Martin from Rangiora

I have some Cream water lillys and I would like to swap some for red Lillys , Anybody got some to swap ?
Text me Martin 02102732152

22 days ago

Neighbourly Q&A: The Garden Guru

The Team from Neighbourly.co.nz

Can't make your roses sing? Wanting to know when to start planting your broccoli? We are kicking off our Q&A series with Jo McCarroll in the hot seat answering questions on all things gardening from 9am Friday.

As well as being the author of Vege Patch From Scratch, Jo is also the … View more
Can't make your roses sing? Wanting to know when to start planting your broccoli? We are kicking off our Q&A series with Jo McCarroll in the hot seat answering questions on all things gardening from 9am Friday.

As well as being the author of Vege Patch From Scratch, Jo is also the editor of NZ Gardener magazine and has been for 15 years. She is looking forward to answering your gardening questions.

Whether you're dipping your toe in the soil or have seasoned green fingers, we welcome you to...
↓ Share your question with our gardening guru below... ↓

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21 days ago

Corokia 'Genties Green' Plants

Vicki from Rangiora

Corokia Gentys Green is hardy New Zealand native plant with a small compact leaf. Very versatile - excellent for background planting, shelter, and clipped hedging. Perfect for hedging or as an individual specimen to add to your garden. Great for boundary. Around 100 available. $4 per plant

Price: $4

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21 days ago

Lonicera nitida plants (Box Honeysuckle)

Vicki from Rangiora

Good sized plants. Looks like buxus when grown but grows at twice the speed. Tiny oval dark green leaves. Plant in full sun or semi shade. Ideal plant to shape into balls cones etc perfect for planting now $3.50 per plant

Price: $3.50

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21 days ago

Bulk Griselinia Plants

Vicki from Rangiora

Great for hedges. Good size. 100s available.$4 per plant.

Price: $4

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21 days ago

Happy International Women's Day!

The Team from NZ Compare

Today, we celebrate the heroes living right under our roofs, who uplift and empower us every day – the wives, mums, daughters, and nans.

Take a moment to say thank you to these incredible women who shape your lives with their grace and courage.

Don't forget to use NZ Compare to … View more
Today, we celebrate the heroes living right under our roofs, who uplift and empower us every day – the wives, mums, daughters, and nans.

Take a moment to say thank you to these incredible women who shape your lives with their grace and courage.

Don't forget to use NZ Compare to brighten your household bills!

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21 days ago

Ryman Care - Your Free Guide

Charles Upham Retirement Village

Choosing the right care centre is an important decision. To help you, we’ve put together The Ryman Care Guide to highlight the care, kindness and comfort that our care centres provide.

At Ryman villages, we offer care options customised to suit your needs. Our villages all offer rest home … View more
Choosing the right care centre is an important decision. To help you, we’ve put together The Ryman Care Guide to highlight the care, kindness and comfort that our care centres provide.

At Ryman villages, we offer care options customised to suit your needs. Our villages all offer rest home care, and most also offer hospital and specialist dementia care.

Our assisted living apartments are in the heart of the village and include services like housekeeping and chef-prepared meals to make life easier.

Discover the kindness and comfort of Ryman care, request your free copy today.

Click read more for your free guide.

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21 days ago

Laundry love

The Team from Resene ColorShop Rangiora

Banish plastic and add style with painted cane and wicker baskets in your laundry in your favourite Resene colours. Find out how to create your own with these easy step by step instructions.

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22 days ago

Surge in demand from international students

Nicole Mathewson Reporter from Northern Outlook

By David Hill, Local Democracy Reporter

North Canterbury school principals are welcoming a surge in interest from international students after numbers plummeted during Covid.

Recent media reports suggest international students are returning to New Zealand faster than expected after the … View more
By David Hill, Local Democracy Reporter

North Canterbury school principals are welcoming a surge in interest from international students after numbers plummeted during Covid.

Recent media reports suggest international students are returning to New Zealand faster than expected after the Covid-19 restrictions.

International students dropped to zero in North Canterbury during Covid.

But Simon Green, an advocate for principals and boards of trustees throughout Otago and Canterbury, said demand is strong from overseas schools and students wanting to come to the region.

He predicted schools could be back to pre-Covid levels next year.

Pre-Covid, the international education sector contributed around $3.9 billion to New Zealand’s economy, according to Education New Zealand, making it the fifth largest export.

Primary schools are entering the international student market, with Swannanoa and Te Matauru (Rangiora) Schools among those taking overseas students.

Green said having international students provides cultural learning opportunities, as well as being a financial windfall for schools.

‘‘It allows schools to provide those extra things which can enrich the curriculum and help fund infrastructure and property.’’

Green works as a leadership adviser with Evaluation Associates, supporting principals and boards.

He is also the Rangiora High School board of trustees presiding member.

Rangiora High School principal Bruce Kearney said he is pleased to see international students back at the school.

‘‘We are still down on our pre-Covid numbers, but the market has bounced back quite a bit.’’

Kaiapoi High School suspended its international programme after Covid hit, before employing a new international director around six months ago.

‘‘We wanted to take some time to build some pastoral and administrative practices before hitting the ground running this year,’’ principal Jason Reid said.

But the demand has far exceeded expectations, prompting the school to increase its staffing levels to support the international students.

Students from Japan and Brazil are studying at the school this year, while connections are being made with schools in China.

Two groups of overseas principals and teachers have also visited the school last week.

An external provider has sponsored a Chinese teacher to offer Mandarin lessons for students and the wider community, while a group of 16 Kaiapoi students will visit China on a cultural exchange.

Rangiora New Life School hosted a group of 20 German students last week led by former principal Brian Seatter.

Principal Stephen Walters said it was the fifth visit from Germany, but the first in four years due to Covid.

‘‘We’ve bounced back really well. We’ve got a few students for a full year, but mainly they’re coming for short stays.

‘‘Last year we had more than 30 international students, but never more than half a dozen at a time and we are seeing that trend continue.’’

The school was able to retain its international director during Covid, which made it easier to relaunch its international programme.

Strong relationships have been established with Japan, China and Europe, with the international director visiting Thailand this year.

Walters said international exchanges are an opportunity for his students to learn about different cultures, as well as the financial benefits to the school and the wider community.

■ LDR is local body journalism co-funded by RNZ and NZ On Air.

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