525 days ago

Whitebait season starts tomorrow!

The Team from Waimakariri District Council

We love to see everyone getting out and enjoying our beaches as the mercury rises, and here some friendly reminders for a successful Whitebait season:
🎣 Make sure you're up to date on Whitebait fishing regulations on the Department of Conservation website at ow.ly...
🎫 A permit is required for vehicle access to the Ashley River mouth during the whitebaiting season - permits can be purchased from the Rangiora and Kaiapoi Service Centres
🏕️ Camping on the beach is not permitted 🚫 Check out freedom camping spots on our website.
🐣 It is nesting season for our native birdlife so please be mindful, particularly when driving on the beach

📷: Environment Canterbury

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Inflatable Roof Rack Kit

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1 day ago

Musicians Wanted

Clare from Rangiora

‘Rangiora Bells’ is seeking musicians to join the handbell choir. We are a friendly group of handbell ringers who enjoy making music and entertaining at community groups.
If you would like to come and have a go at ringing handbells, please come along to one of our practice sessions. No commitment necessary if you decide that this is not for you.

An ability to read basic music notation preferred.
Practice days – Thursdays 1pm – 2.30pm
(beginning 19th February 2026)
In the lounge at Trinity Methodist Church
176 King Street
Rangiora
Clare Dolheguy
Phone 027 583 7504
claredoll6@gmail.com

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18 days ago

Time to Tickle Your Thinker 🧠

The Riddler from The Neighbourly Riddler

If a zookeeper had 100 pairs of animals in her zoo, and two pairs of babies are born for each one of the original animals, then (sadly) 23 animals don’t survive, how many animals do you have left in total?

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