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570 days ago

TRANSFORMER 220 -> 110

Sylvia from Kaiapoi

Hello I am looking for a small handheld transformer that will take our power from 220v down to 110 V. This is so I can run my American sewing machine anybody got something they don’t use any more? Would really appreciate it thank you please feel free to text or message me on (02) 7856 7891

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570 days ago

WANTED TO RENT A SMALL AREA SUIT FOR A CARAVAN

Sylvia from Kaiapoi

My very quiet son & his very elderly dog are looking for some where to bed down (rent ) for 6-12 months.. he is currently looking at a tidy caravan to …either rent (for a small rental) or purchase. Kevin is divorced, 50, and has a responsible full time job with in the building industry.. he… View moreMy very quiet son & his very elderly dog are looking for some where to bed down (rent ) for 6-12 months.. he is currently looking at a tidy caravan to …either rent (for a small rental) or purchase. Kevin is divorced, 50, and has a responsible full time job with in the building industry.. he has his own tidy sporty red car and his own minimal furniture. He works in the sockburn area so somewhere on the outskirts would be FAB! Would it be too much to ask for water & power?
0278567891 Thanks for looking at this advt.

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570 days ago

Table and 4 chairs

Pauline from Rangiora

Rimu table excellent condition, we have put the extension in the first photo so you can see size, hence the join line, this has never been out before the table always had a table cloth on for protection, fair wear and tear on chairs 1200x800. Extends to 1490

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570 days ago

New history curriculum brings benefits

Nicole Mathewson Reporter from Northern Outlook

By David Hill, Local Democracy Reporter

Rangiora High School is leading the way in adopting the new history curriculum.

The Aotearoa New Zealand history curriculum was introduced in term one this year, but Rangiora High School began implementing some of the new curriculum last year in … View more
By David Hill, Local Democracy Reporter

Rangiora High School is leading the way in adopting the new history curriculum.

The Aotearoa New Zealand history curriculum was introduced in term one this year, but Rangiora High School began implementing some of the new curriculum last year in collaboration with its partner Pūketeraki Kahui Ako (community of learning) schools.

"It was launched as a document last year and we started working around it late last year, and we have implemented more of it this year," social sciences leader of learning Rebecca Sweney-McKee said.

"We were the first off the rack for years 1 to 10 and we are leading the way."

Schools have until 2026 to fully embed the new curriculum, which is integrated into social studies for years 1 to 10, while the NCEA Level 1, 2 and 3 history curriculum has also been refreshed.

Sweney-McKee said the benefit of working collaboratively across the Kahui Ako meant there was some consistency in learning across the schools.

The Pūketeraki Kahui Ako schools were now teaching the background to the signing of Te Tiriti o Waitangi in years 7 and 8, meaning the focus at high school could move on to "what happened next".

She said the new Aotearoa New Zealand history curriculum was not all about Māori history.

"But Māori history is given more of a focus and an equal status."

Rangiora High School’s year 9 and 10 students were learning about topics such as the New Zealand Land Wars, the Waitangi Tribunal, Bastion Point, the Dawn Raids, the 1981 Springbok tour, the nuclear free movement and the recent Ihumātao land settlement.

"And in a few years time we might be looking at things like Covid."

While it was mostly New Zealand history, there was plenty of scope for some international context.

"The year 10s have been doing social action for human rights looking at Rosa Parks and the bus boycotts alongside Bastion Point.

"And you can’t look at the Springbok tour without the context of what was happening in South Africa."

With the focus on climate change, the year 9s were learning about social action for the environment, looking at degradation in general and from a Māori kaitiakitanga perspective.

Sweney-McKee said the school was rebuilding its social science curriculum, with good support for its NCEA history classes.

"It is becoming more relevant and for people considering law degrees, it is going to set students up with a really good foundational understanding of our history and the development of human rights.

"If you can understand how people form their views and why they have them, you can function better in society."

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570 days ago

I walk

Sue from Swannanoa - Ohoka

Excellent condition. Hardly used.

Price: $350

578 days ago

WANTED POT PLANT WATER WITH TUBE picture

Sylvia from Kaiapoi

I want to surprise Friend for her 50th. She has been looking around for months for something similar like the picture I have attached I know there are others that are much longer in the tube so you just took it over the pot plant hanging up high and squeeze the water bottle can anybody help me … View moreI want to surprise Friend for her 50th. She has been looking around for months for something similar like the picture I have attached I know there are others that are much longer in the tube so you just took it over the pot plant hanging up high and squeeze the water bottle can anybody help me please

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572 days ago

Mayor promotes trackless trams

Nicole Mathewson Reporter from Northern Outlook

By David Hill, Local Democracy Reporter

Trackless trams could be an option for improving connections with Christchurch in the future, Waimakariri mayor Dan Gordon says.

Connections with the central city, transport, housing and commercial developments are just some of things being considered … View more
By David Hill, Local Democracy Reporter

Trackless trams could be an option for improving connections with Christchurch in the future, Waimakariri mayor Dan Gordon says.

Connections with the central city, transport, housing and commercial developments are just some of things being considered as part of the Huihui Mai Greater Christchurch Partnership consultation.

With the population of the Greater Christchurch area expected to pass 700,000 by 2051, and 1 million over the ensuing decades, an
efficient and sustainable transport system was essential, Gordon said.

"An idea I’m quite attracted to is trackless trams, which don’t need a track. Brisbane has them and they are quite common overseas.

"How we connect our district into the city centre is important."

Providing more housing choices and attracting business opportunities, particularly in the city centre and town centres was another factor, he said.

But one question that was not on the agenda was creating a "Super City", Gordon said.

"There is a conversation which comes up about super cities, but there is no desire within the partnership members for a super city
because we are working very well between us.

"We are at a size where we are sustainable, but we are all part of a bigger picture, which is the Greater Christchurch area, so it is
important that we work together for our shared future."

The Greater Christchurch Partnership is a collaboration between the Christchurch City, and Selwyn and Waimakariri District Councils, and Environment Canterbury.

Other members included Ngāi Tahu, Waka Kotahi New Zealand Transport Agency, Te Whatu Ora Health New Zealand and two Government Ministers.

Public consultation on Huihui Mai closes on Sunday, March 26.

570 days ago

Feedback sought on Kaiapoi station proposal

Nicole Mathewson Reporter from Northern Outlook

By David Hill, Local Democracy Reporter

Public feedback is sought on a proposal to permanently locate the historic Kaiapoi Railway Station building alongside the Kaiapoi River.

The building’s owner, the Kaiapoi Railway Station Trust, and local developer Jedd Pearce are working together on … View more
By David Hill, Local Democracy Reporter

Public feedback is sought on a proposal to permanently locate the historic Kaiapoi Railway Station building alongside the Kaiapoi River.

The building’s owner, the Kaiapoi Railway Station Trust, and local developer Jedd Pearce are working together on the project.

It is proposed to raise the building and move it closer to the stopbank.
Additional outdoor seating would be provided on a wrap around deck, which would have a ramp access.

A reconfiguration of the car park is also planned, along with a tidy up of the pathway connecting Charles St to the toilets and then on to Morgan Williams Reserve.

The council would also formalise the temporary arrangements in place, with a lease to occupy the reserve and a licence to only operate a cafe in the building.

First built in 1904, the former railway station building has a category 2 rating with Heritage New Zealand.

Now home to the Paris for the Weekend Cafe, it was moved to its present location, Morgan Williams Reserve in Charles St, on a temporary foundation in 2013.

Public consultation is open until Thursday, April 6.

Once the consultation has been completed, council staff will report back to the Kaiapoi-Tuahiwi Community Board to make a decision.

570 days ago

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570 days ago

All Things Firewood Canterbury::::

John from Rangiora

All Things Firewood Canterbury....
Got the wood but got no time?
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WE can ring, split, pile or stack your firewood for you.
Give us a call 'All Things Firewood' and we'll help take the pressure off you.
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582 days ago

Now Ive seen it all

Sharlene from Kainga - Brooklands

I heard a lot of noise out the front of my place,and here's an old guy with a white beard, tandem trailer loading up the book fridge,says on the front swap books had books in it,and he was loading up to take away.man did I give him what for ,how bloody rude.reckons he didn't see the books… View moreI heard a lot of noise out the front of my place,and here's an old guy with a white beard, tandem trailer loading up the book fridge,says on the front swap books had books in it,and he was loading up to take away.man did I give him what for ,how bloody rude.reckons he didn't see the books as they all fell out.bad form.disgusted.

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578 days ago

Book swap kainga

Sharlene from Kainga - Brooklands

Up and running well outside 130 kainga rd

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571 days ago

Landfill hearings dates announced

Nicole Mathewson Reporter from Northern Outlook

By David Hill, Local Democracy Reporter

A date has been set for resource consent hearings into a proposed quarry and landfill near Oxford.

Environment Canterbury (ECan) and the Waimakariri District Council will hold joint hearings over two weeks from May 16 at Oxford and Rangiora to consider … View more
By David Hill, Local Democracy Reporter

A date has been set for resource consent hearings into a proposed quarry and landfill near Oxford.

Environment Canterbury (ECan) and the Waimakariri District Council will hold joint hearings over two weeks from May 16 at Oxford and Rangiora to consider consent applications from Woodstock Quarries Ltd.

The company has lodged five consent applications with ECan and a land use consent with the Waimakariri District Council to expand an existing hard rock quarry and to develop a landfill at 513 Trig Rd, View Hill, northwest of Oxford.

The landfill would be for the disposal of construction and demolition waste, contaminated soils and special wastes.

The two councils issued a joint notification last year and it soon gained attention on social media.

About 400 submissions were received in response to the resource consent applications.

The hearing will be held before a panel of independent commissioners, and will include evidence and viewpoints presented by the applicant, submitters, and reporting officers.

Hearings will be held in the A&P Room at the Oxford Town Hall from Tuesday to Friday, May 16 to 19, from 9.30am each day.

It will then move to Rossburn Receptions on Sparks Road, Rangiora, from Monday to Tuesday, May 22 to 23, with Wednesday, May 24, as a reserve day.

Once the hearings are completed, the commissioners will have 15 working days to make and announce their decision.

571 days ago

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571 days ago

Estate Sale/Garage Sale

Pauline from Rangiora

3/36 Blackett Street Rangiora Sat and Sun 18 and 19 March 10am to 4pm Furniture appliances household items concrete planter l tub complete household this weekend only enquires 0212095513

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