Rangiora, Rangiora

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9 days ago

CHEVIOT EASTER WEEKEND VILLAGE MARKET

Janine from Hurunui District

Easter Saturday 30 March, 10am to 2pm. Knox Church, Cheviot (at the southern entrance to Cheviot Village).

Quality local stalls featuring baking and preserves, antiques and collectables, arts and crafts, clothing, wooden homewares, bric-a-brac, second-hand books, plants, toys and lots more.

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Easter Saturday 30 March, 10am to 2pm. Knox Church, Cheviot (at the southern entrance to Cheviot Village).

Quality local stalls featuring baking and preserves, antiques and collectables, arts and crafts, clothing, wooden homewares, bric-a-brac, second-hand books, plants, toys and lots more.

NOTE : Here's a quirky cat from the Karimar Krafts stall, one of the stars of our Easter Market. You can check out some of their other beautiful, crocheted toys on their Facebook page (karimar krafts).

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9 days ago

Poll: What's your mortgage interest rate?

The Team from NZ Compare

Have you noticed that home loan rates are increasing?
Share your current mortgage interest rate to find out if you might be paying more than you need to.

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What's your mortgage interest rate?
  • 29.5% Under 6%
    29.5% Complete
  • 41.4% 6-7%
    41.4% Complete
  • 17.3% 7-8%
    17.3% Complete
  • 11.9% More than 8%
    11.9% Complete
370 votes
12 days ago

Poll: Are Kiwis bad drivers?

The Team from Neighbourly.co.nz

Each country has its own idiosyncrasies when it comes to driving and New Zealand is no different.
With daily near-misses, people incorrectly indicating at roundabouts and a lack of stopping at stop signs, it begs the question: Are Kiwis actually not that good at driving?

Type 'Not For … View more
Each country has its own idiosyncrasies when it comes to driving and New Zealand is no different.
With daily near-misses, people incorrectly indicating at roundabouts and a lack of stopping at stop signs, it begs the question: Are Kiwis actually not that good at driving?

Type 'Not For Print' if you wish your comments to be excluded from the Conversations column of your local paper.

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Are Kiwis bad drivers?
  • 85.5% Yes, we are bad drivers
    85.5% Complete
  • 10.5% No way!
    10.5% Complete
  • 4% Other - I'll share below
    4% Complete
1859 votes
10 days ago

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10 days ago

Hanmer flyride attraction considered behind closed doors

Nicole Mathewson Reporter from Northern Outlook

By David Hill, Local Democracy Reporter

The fate of a proposed flyride in Hanmer Springs is being considered behind closed doors in the Canterbury tourist town this week.

An Environment Court hearing got under way on Monday afternoon (March 18) in the Hanmer Springs Hotel ballroom, but local … View more
By David Hill, Local Democracy Reporter

The fate of a proposed flyride in Hanmer Springs is being considered behind closed doors in the Canterbury tourist town this week.

An Environment Court hearing got under way on Monday afternoon (March 18) in the Hanmer Springs Hotel ballroom, but local residents are unable to attend.

Community leaders spoken to by Local Democracy Reporting on Monday said they were just hoping to get a final decision ‘‘one way or the other’’, after a drawn-out process.

The hearing was first held in February last year and was adjourned until November, when it was postponed due to illness.

It was transferred to Hanmer Springs due to a lack of capacity in Christchurch, with the closed door hearing getting under way this week before Judge Lauren Semple.

A consent was granted to the Hanmer Springs Thermal Pools and Spa by a Hurunui District Council appointed commissioner nearly two years ago.

The resource consent application was to install and operate a gravity-based recreation activity at Conical Hill Reserve.

But it was appealed to the Environment Court by The Friends of Conical Hill Incorporated.

The hearing is expected to run throughout the week, hearing submissions from the Hanmer Springs Thermal Pools and Spa, the council and the Friends of Conical Hill.

If successful, it would be the latest adrenaline venture for the Canterbury tourist town.

During the consent process, submitters opposed to the flyride said it would have a visual impact on the recreation character, biodiversity and horse trails in the area.

Concerns were also raised about parking, traffic congestion, noise, along with the risk of fire, and devaluation of properties.

Supporters believed the venture would bring value and benefits to the Hanmer Springs community and the wider district, and promote the village as a fun, healthy and interactive place to visit.

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

14 days ago

Poll: Should Waimakariri contribute to Christchurch's new stadium?

Nicole Mathewson Reporter from Northern Outlook

By David Hill, Local Democracy Reporter

Waimakariri’s council boss is not amused with a belated request to contribute to the running costs of Christchurch’s new stadium.

Christchurch mayor Phil Mauger has formally written to his Waimakariri and Selwyn counterparts and to Environment … View more
By David Hill, Local Democracy Reporter

Waimakariri’s council boss is not amused with a belated request to contribute to the running costs of Christchurch’s new stadium.

Christchurch mayor Phil Mauger has formally written to his Waimakariri and Selwyn counterparts and to Environment Canterbury chairperson Peter Scott asking the three councils if they would be willing to contribute to the operating costs of Te Kaha, Christchurch Stadium.

Waimakariri District Council chief executive Jeff Millward said the council would consider the matter in the coming weeks, but any contribution would be subject to full consultation with ratepayers.

‘‘From the designs, it looks like a fantastic facility, but we were never consulted and we haven’t been included in coming up with the design features.’’

It was unclear whether ratepayers would be asked for a fixed charge, or whether it would be based on distance or on capital value.

‘‘We can’t go out to the community until we understand what that looks like,’’ Millward said.

He acknowledged Waimakariri ratepayers contributed to the Canterbury Museum, but that was subject to Government legislation, so any stadium contribution would likely be voluntary.

In the letter, Mauger acknowledged the Christchurch City Council had decided to build the stadium and would fund its construction.

But he stressed the stadium would provide benefits to the wider region.
A 2019 report suggested Te Kaha’s operating costs were likely to exceed its income by $4.2 million a year, which would cost Christchurch ratepayers an average of $144 a year without outside support.

The $683 million Te Kaha project will have a seating capacity of 30,000 for sports events and is due to be completed in 2026.

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

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Should Waimakariri contribute to Christchurch's new stadium?
  • 25% Yes
    25% Complete
  • 75% No
    75% Complete
192 votes
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10 days ago

What's On: Waimakariri Heritage website

Norma from Rangiora

Sally O'Connell, will give a tour of the new website, a place to conserve community memories and Anna Paterson will talk about library services. Donations from non members appreciated.
Waimakariri Heritage website
  • Rangiora Museum
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10 days ago

Piano

Elisabeth from Rangiora

Good for beginners, only last key doesn't work. Price negotiable. Ph Liz 022 6259372.

Price: $40

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11 days ago

Resene ColourShop Vouchers

The Team from Neighbourly.co.nz

Resene has kindly gifted us $100 ColourShop vouchers to give away to five lucky Neighbourly members. The winners were redrawn and are below:

Chris Larkin from Rotorua
Huia Tanirau from Palmerston North
Charlotte Arnott from Rolleston
Kirsty Bynes from Takanini
Thelma Willilams from Gore

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Resene has kindly gifted us $100 ColourShop vouchers to give away to five lucky Neighbourly members. The winners were redrawn and are below:

Chris Larkin from Rotorua
Huia Tanirau from Palmerston North
Charlotte Arnott from Rolleston
Kirsty Bynes from Takanini
Thelma Willilams from Gore

Get in touch with our Helpdesk team before the 26th of March to claim your prize by heading here.

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11 days ago

Jam jars.& walnuts

Diane from Rangiora

Has any one got any jam jars they don't need ? only half dozen or so. Also some walnuts.

12 days ago

Milk spoiling

Diane from Rangiora

Is it just me or is milk spoiling quicker than in the past l generally buy 2 litres & put 1 in the freezer.l use one and after a couple of days make mysrlf a cuppa to see white bits in it from sour milk . Ive bn doing this for some time but never has it gone off b4.

11 days ago

Have you got a great recipe for cabbage?

Mei Leng Wong Reporter from NZ Gardener & Get Growing

We're looking for delicious cabbage recipes to feature in NZ Gardener's May issue. Send your family's favourite ways to eat this vege to mailbox@nzgardener.co.nz by March 31, 2024. Every published recipe wins a copy of the May issue of NZ Gardener.

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11 days ago

What's On: Pregnancy Yoga

Marina Neighbourly Lead from Fernside

Move, stretch, strengthen, relax, breathe.. Come meet a community of mothers preparing for their birthing process. Ask about postnatal classes. Contact Marina Locke 021871818. www.motherwellness.com
Pregnancy Yoga
  • rangiora hospital
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11 days ago

Apples and nashis

Sue from Kaiapoi

freshly picked apples and nashis
selling at gate
bramleys road 2nd house from corner
$5 bags

Price: $5

12 days ago

Joiner

Stephen from Kaiapoi

Hi fellow Kaiapoi Residents , I’m looking for a Joiner to make a cabinet for my housebus , could anybody recommend someone or know off anybody who would like a bit of extra cash , thanks in advance

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