Swannanoa - Ohoka, Swannanoa

551 days ago

Kaiapoi hub planning progresses

Nicole Mathewson Reporter from Northern Outlook

By David Hill, local democracy reporter

After years of planning, Satisfy Food Rescue is excited work will start on the Kaiapoi Community Hub site soon.

The Waimakariri District Council is planning for site works to start in September, to kick start the proposed $6.8 million project in the … View more
By David Hill, local democracy reporter

After years of planning, Satisfy Food Rescue is excited work will start on the Kaiapoi Community Hub site soon.

The Waimakariri District Council is planning for site works to start in September, to kick start the proposed $6.8 million project in the former red zone, situated between Charters St and Courtenay Drive.

‘‘There is still a lot of work to do and we are going to need a lot of support from the community, but we are so excited that it is
starting soon,’’ Satisfy Food Rescue chairperson Phillipa Hunt said.

"It is pivotal for the project to be a success with purpose-built premises, so we can continue doing what we are doing, and to grow and provide more for the community groups that we look after."

Satisfy Food Rescue redistributes food from supermarkets and other outlets to more than 40 organisations, including food banks, in the Waimakariri and Hurunui districts, and in Christchurch.

The council is pitching in the first $1.6 million, and implementation project manager Duncan Roxborough said planning for enabling works, car park and croquet fields was in the detailed design stage.

He said the council is working closely with the recently established Kaiapoi Community Hub Trust and the Kaiapoi Croquet Club.

The trust was launched in March and is a collaboration between Satisfy Food Rescue, the Kaiapoi MenzShed and other community partners.

It has received a $200,000 grant from the Ministry of Social Development and is busy raising the remaining $5m.

Satisfy Food Rescue will occupy the northern end of the development, while the Kaiapoi MenzShed planned to build three sheds.

A shared community facility with a commercial kitchen and a large green space would also be established.

"It has such great potential in providing opportunities for collaboration and for all sorts of groups to be involved in ways we haven’t thought of yet," Hunt said.

The trust also planned to build an auditorium, with the possibility of a picture theatre and recording studio.

The Kaiapoi Croquet Club is also developing its own facility on the site with support from the council.

Other organisations had expressed an interest in joining the project and there were still sites available.

Speaking at last month’s Kaiapoi-Tuahiwi Community Board meeting, council community and recreation general manager Chris Brown said a
geotech report had been completed for the site.

Kaiapoi Community Hub Trust trustee Heath Kelly said the trust had several options to attract sponsors, including a legacy board and naming rights for buildings.

For information go to kaiapoihub.org

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551 days ago

Branching out!

The Team from Resene ColorShop Rangiora

Bring a bit of nature inside with a simple tree mural in Resene colours.

Find out how to add colour to you child's room with this handy advice.

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551 days ago

Unpleasant surprise in your bill?

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Talk to your provider and give them a chance to sort it. If it remains unresolved, you can talk to TDR – your free and independent complaint service.

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555 days ago

Poll: Would you like NZ to become a republic?

The Team from Neighbourly.co.nz

The King's coronation took place over the weekend which saw our Prime Minister pledging allegiance to King Charles III. Do you think Aotearoa should say goodbye to the royal family?
Share your thoughts and reasons below.

Type 'Not For Print' if you wish your comments to be … View more
The King's coronation took place over the weekend which saw our Prime Minister pledging allegiance to King Charles III. Do you think Aotearoa should say goodbye to the royal family?
Share your thoughts and reasons below.

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

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Would you like NZ to become a republic?
  • 26.7% Yes, we should be an independent country
    26.7% Complete
  • 67.9% No, I want NZ to stick with the monarchy
    67.9% Complete
  • 5.3% I'm not sure
    5.3% Complete
6436 votes
555 days ago

Wool for Ukraine

Marianne from Rangiora

Thank you again Dominique for the beautifully knitted little set thats now ready to go. Such a lovely little boy set. See photo below.
We are more than grateful for all the help we are getting but we still need more, knitters and wool both. Pure wool only and new knitted items are what is needed. … View more
Thank you again Dominique for the beautifully knitted little set thats now ready to go. Such a lovely little boy set. See photo below.
We are more than grateful for all the help we are getting but we still need more, knitters and wool both. Pure wool only and new knitted items are what is needed. Thank you all. Some photos I have added to show some of our progress.

553 days ago

The cost of living is going up...

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557 days ago

Stump Grinding

Coral from Rangiora

Can anyone recommend someone to grind out x5 Griselinia stumps? The two local companies I contacted have not got back to me :(
Thanks

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554 days ago

RAUPO SEEDHEAD (BULL RUSHES) GARDEN SCULPTURES

Arthur from Rangiora

Just the thing for mother's garden. Made from tanalised timber and stained, only $19 ea with the Paua dots and $17 ea for plain. Pickup ,is in Rangiora.

Negotiable

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560 days ago

Are you celebrating the King's coronation? How?

Nicole Mathewson Reporter from The Press

King Charles III will be offically crowned on Saturday (NZ time) at Westminster Abbey. It will be the first coronation ceremony since Queen Elizabeth II's in 1953.
In other words, it's a very big deal for Great Britain and the rest of the Commonwealth.

Will you be celebrating King … View more
King Charles III will be offically crowned on Saturday (NZ time) at Westminster Abbey. It will be the first coronation ceremony since Queen Elizabeth II's in 1953.
In other words, it's a very big deal for Great Britain and the rest of the Commonwealth.

Will you be celebrating King Charles' coronation? We want to hear the details.

Are you having a party at your place, and who's invited?
Will you dress up in fancy dress or a costume?
Are you decorating your house? Or celebrating another way? Share your plans, or tell us what the coronation means to you (or doesn't mean) in the comments below.

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555 days ago

Gynae Cancer peer to peer support group - Meeting tonight

Catharine from Rangiora

We are meeting at 143 Percival Street tonight at 7:00pm. All ages and stages warmly welcomed. Enjoy time out from everyday life and be a part of a wonderful group of women who understand through their own experience what living with gynae cancer is like. Any questions please contact Catharine on … View moreWe are meeting at 143 Percival Street tonight at 7:00pm. All ages and stages warmly welcomed. Enjoy time out from everyday life and be a part of a wonderful group of women who understand through their own experience what living with gynae cancer is like. Any questions please contact Catharine on (022) 0465 070 or Gabrielle on (021) 904 907 at the NC Cancer Society, isn't today stunning! Just beautiful.

555 days ago

Live Stronger for Longer

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556 days ago

Pure South Grass Fed Beef, Lamb and Venison

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561 days ago

Sewing

Sue from Swannanoa - Ohoka

I am in need of someone to take up some hems and a few alterations. Please reply via Neighbourly. Thanks in advance.

564 days ago

CANDLES

Chris from Woodend

Hi ,has anyone got any old candles they don’t want or need , doesn’t matter what condition they are in if so please ring Chris or Graeme on 033127700 ,cheers

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558 days ago

CHURCH STREET MARKET RANGIORA

Arthur from Rangiora

Another great market tomorrow at the CHURCH STREET MARKET cnr of High St and Church St. Lots of great bargains for all. Lots of new items, craft items, clothing, garden tools great coffee and fresh treats. Arthur will be there with his Raupo seedhead garden sculptures, Fairy house fronts for … View moreAnother great market tomorrow at the CHURCH STREET MARKET cnr of High St and Church St. Lots of great bargains for all. Lots of new items, craft items, clothing, garden tools great coffee and fresh treats. Arthur will be there with his Raupo seedhead garden sculptures, Fairy house fronts for children, rustic bird feeders, a few plants and some older camera lenses etc.

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