1561 days ago

Chicken rescue mission successful despite trip to hospital

Jake Kenny Reporter from Community News

A North Canterbury Chicken Rescue operation has saved 13 chickens from a harrowing life in the wild.

Amanda Gill and Liv Magee said the weekend’s mission in Dunedin was a success – they saved multiple chickens, helped find homes for 10 turkeys, and rescued two guinea fowl.

One rooster was rescued from under a pub, while two more were surrendered by their owner.

The only downside, other than copping abuse from one local angry at their efforts, was Gill stumbling on a clump of grass and ending up in Oamaru Hospital with torn ligaments in her knee.

“It looks like I will be on crutches for six weeks," she said.

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1 day ago

Poll: Are quality products on the decline?

The Team from Neighbourly.co.nz

Gift-giving looks a lot different these days when you can pick up super-cheap goods made overseas. But do they last?

Do you have any old items like appliances, electronics or clothing that have stood the test of time? Share below!

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Are quality products on the decline?
  • 91.9% Yes
    91.9% Complete
  • 7.2% No
    7.2% Complete
  • 0.9% Other - I'll share below
    0.9% Complete
885 votes
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8 hours ago

Charity Fundraising Fair

Suzanne from Rangiora

Fundraising Fair
Saturday 7th December 2024
10am - 4pm
Bromley Community Centre

Delicious food, bouncy castle, face painting, children's activities, popcorn, candy floss, and snow cones; arts & crafts, docos, raffle and more.
All proceeds and donations direct to help families in need in Gaza. Hope to see you there with the whole whanau. :-)

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8 hours ago

Kmart duvet recall

The Team from Neighbourly.co.nz

Kmart will be recalling a number of their Anko duvet sets.

What you need to know:
- The recall is involving Christmas-themed duvets: Mrs & Mrs Claus Reversible Queen Size Bed Quilt Cover Set and Christmas Elf Reversible Single Bed Quilt Cover Set
- A recall of the products began in Australia following health concerns from several families.
- One woman said she thought she was having a heart attack after using one of the products which smelt of diesel.
- One customer said she’d purchased the quilt covers and said they smelled like gas. Another mum said hers did not have that smell but claimed her son developed a rash that only went away when he stopped using the product.
- The product is no longer available for purchase on the Kmart website.

Regardless of whether you have experienced an issue, customers who have purchased this item may return the product to store for a refund.

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