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641 days ago

Variety of beautiful Aviary Budgies for Sale

Wendi & Russell from Kaiapoi

I have some beautiful Aviary Budgies that I am selling. These have been in a lovely Aviary with plenty of flight span, so preferably they would be best suited for an Aviary. Some in the pictures are not for sale but because it's so hard to get them singled out. I have just put most of them in … View moreI have some beautiful Aviary Budgies that I am selling. These have been in a lovely Aviary with plenty of flight span, so preferably they would be best suited for an Aviary. Some in the pictures are not for sale but because it's so hard to get them singled out. I have just put most of them in pictures. They are selling for ($20 each) and they are up to a year old. Pickup Kaiapoi p.s. I also have goldfish (Orange) for sale ($8 each) 03-3276606 Please leave us a message

Price: $20

642 days ago

Mobile Compare has Launched!

The Team from NZ Compare

The newest addition to the NZ Compare suite of comparison brands has landed - Mobile Compare is the home of Kiwi Mobile Plans. A one stop shop for Neighbours everywhere!

Start 2023 right! Forget overspending and getting stuck with a plan that offers too much or too little.

Whether you’re … View more
The newest addition to the NZ Compare suite of comparison brands has landed - Mobile Compare is the home of Kiwi Mobile Plans. A one stop shop for Neighbours everywhere!

Start 2023 right! Forget overspending and getting stuck with a plan that offers too much or too little.

Whether you’re after unlimited minutes and calling, endless data or flexible payment options to fit your budget, Mobile Compare has it all from your favourite providers. Plus, the website is super easy to use — you’ll find a fantastic deal in no time! Check it out today!

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642 days ago

Lightweight Teeny Weeny Stroller from Farmers

Stuart Neighbourly Lead from Rangiora

As new condition and only used a few times.

Adjustable foot and backrest.

Rain cover included

Price: $95

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642 days ago

Garage Sale SUNDAY 12TH

Amanda from Belfast

MASSIVE Garage sale
-THIS SUNDAY FEBRUARY 12 FROM 8AM - 4PM. 40 COOPERS ROAD - Dallington - bar stools, electrical products, bedding, floor vases, jewellery clothing, irons, jugs, vacuum cleaners, perfumes, bike rack, security lights, cat cage, wall art, wall mirrors, lamps, duvets, clothing, … View more
MASSIVE Garage sale
-THIS SUNDAY FEBRUARY 12 FROM 8AM - 4PM. 40 COOPERS ROAD - Dallington - bar stools, electrical products, bedding, floor vases, jewellery clothing, irons, jugs, vacuum cleaners, perfumes, bike rack, security lights, cat cage, wall art, wall mirrors, lamps, duvets, clothing, large games table, single bed and mattress, books, homeware and so much more you need to come and have a look - Flag out at 8am Prices from 50cents Fundraiser for Amazon Hearts Dragon Boating Team

643 days ago

Confusion over chlorination of Kaiapoi water

Nicole Mathewson Reporter from Northern Outlook

By David Hill, Local Democracy Reporter

The presence of chlorine in the Kaiapoi north drinking water supply is causing confusion among residents.

Some have taken to social media to vent their frustrations over it.

The Waimakariri District Council began chlorinating the Kaiapoi north supply… View more
By David Hill, Local Democracy Reporter

The presence of chlorine in the Kaiapoi north drinking water supply is causing confusion among residents.

Some have taken to social media to vent their frustrations over it.

The Waimakariri District Council began chlorinating the Kaiapoi north supply last year as a precaution, after routine testing showed increased levels of organic materials in it.

Specialist equipment has been ordered and is expected to arrive in February or March, a council spokesperson said.

The council has applied for chlorine exemptions for the water supplies in the district’s six urban areas, including Kaiapoi.

The first draft decision, on the Cust water supply chlorine exemption application, was received just before Christmas and indicated that application was likely to be declined.

‘‘While this decision is draft only and does not directly apply to Kaiapoi, it does highlight how challenging it is to gain approval for a supply to operate without chlorine,’’ the spokesperson said.

‘‘The council is continuing to supply unchlorinated water where we have a high level of confidence, while our exemptions are being processed.

‘‘For north Kaiapoi this means the council must take a precautionary approach and continue with temporary chlorination until we have a higher level of confidence.’’

Public Interest Journalism funded through NZ On Air

642 days ago

Chair makeover

The Team from Resene ColorShop Rangiora

Jazz up a tired set of wicker chairs with eye-popping colours and Resene FX Metallic paint.

Find out how to add a little shimmer of your own with these easy instructions.

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643 days ago

Carpet layer needed

Annie from Rangiora

I have a house load of second hand carpet to be laid, is there anyone who can do this please?

643 days ago

New fun activity at Hanmer Springs

Nicole Mathewson Reporter from Northern Outlook

By David Hill, Local Democracy Reporter

Hanmer Springs has a new fun, family activity - and it’s free.

A nine-hole disc golf course opened at Brooke Dawson Reserve last month and it has already caught the attention of visitors and enthusiasts for the game.

‘‘It has only been open for… View more
By David Hill, Local Democracy Reporter

Hanmer Springs has a new fun, family activity - and it’s free.

A nine-hole disc golf course opened at Brooke Dawson Reserve last month and it has already caught the attention of visitors and enthusiasts for the game.

‘‘It has only been open for a couple of weeks, but there is a lot of people going through and the word is getting out,’’ local resident Graham Frith said.

‘‘I’ve had people from Christchurch, Nelson and the West Coast ringing to find out when we will have this course and now I can tell them to come.

‘‘My vision was to have it so everyone staying in the village could do it for free and eventually if we have some guns come here, even better.’’

Frith came up with the idea for a disc golf course while serving on the Hanmer Springs Community Board.

It came at a cost of $7500 to buy the baskets, which were used instead of tees and were installed by volunteers.

Disc golf is like ordinary golf, except you throw a frisbee or disc and aimed to get into the baskets in as few throws as possible.

All you need is a frisbee and some mates, or your family, Frith said.

‘‘The other day three of us went down there with one frisbee. We just took turns throwing it and walked around and had a great chat.’’

Frith has been behind several initiatives in recent years, including the Hanmer Springs food forest and Music and Arts Hanmer Springs.

He was also working on developing mountain bike trails around Mt Isobel.

‘‘I just like to stir things up. If you are not going forward you fall off your bike.’’

Frith says the ideas tend to flow when he is out on his bike.

With a five month cycling tour in Central America planned from next month, more ideas were sure to follow.

‘‘We are travelling through Mexico and I will no doubt see something and think ‘that will work in Hanmer Springs’.’’

The Brooke Dawson Reserve, in Bath Street, Hanmer Springs, has a toilet block and picnic area, making it the ideal spot for families.

There was the option of extending it to an 18-hole course if it proved to be popular.

A map of the course is available on the Hanmer Springs app and on Facebook.

*Public Interest Journalism funded through NZ On Air

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645 days ago

Poll: Are you happy with your local council?

The Team from Neighbourly.co.nz

With rising inflation, the pressure is piling on councils this year to tighten their budgets to keep rates payments down for households across the country.
Overall, do you feel that your council and community board does a good job for your area?

If you don't wish for your replies to be … View more
With rising inflation, the pressure is piling on councils this year to tighten their budgets to keep rates payments down for households across the country.
Overall, do you feel that your council and community board does a good job for your area?

If you don't wish for your replies to be used in the We Say You Say column, include NFP in your comment.

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Are you happy with your local council?
  • 7.6% Yes, we are really lucky with our local council
    7.6% Complete
  • 22.7% Yes, I'm fairly happy with my local council
    22.7% Complete
  • 59% No, I'm really unhappy with my local council
    59% Complete
  • 10.7% I'm indifferent
    10.7% Complete
2406 votes
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643 days ago

Concrete mixer

Sharlene from Kainga - Brooklands

Old plug in works well not for the faint hearted😁pick up kainga.$350 can be viewed.

644 days ago

Seniors Newsletter

The Team from Office for Seniors

Our February issue of our Seniors Newsletter is out now. In this issue we're keeping you in the know how on copper withdrawal and how that may affect you, plus lots more.

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644 days ago

Waimakariri council debates reforms

Nicole Mathewson Reporter from Northern Outlook

By David Hill, Local Democracy Reporter

Government reform was on top of the agenda at a Waimakariri District Council meeting on Tuesday, February 7.

Councillors debated submissions on the draft future of local government report, and two Three Waters reform bills.

In a draft submission … View more
By David Hill, Local Democracy Reporter

Government reform was on top of the agenda at a Waimakariri District Council meeting on Tuesday, February 7.

Councillors debated submissions on the draft future of local government report, and two Three Waters reform bills.

In a draft submission prepared by senior policy analyst Temi Allinson, the council advocated for five year long term plans, supported the concept of ‘‘citizen-led participatory democracy’’, called for stronger relations between central and local government, and reiterated concern for ‘‘unfunded mandates’’.

The council chose not to give feedback on the proposal to lower the voting age to 16 in its submission.

‘‘We decided it was a matter we didn’t need to have a view on,’’ mayor Dan Gordon said.

‘‘It is before the courts, and really it is a matter for the government.’’

The Water Services Legislation Bill and the Water Services Economic Efficiency and Consumer Protection Bill caused considerable discussion with councillors raising a number of concerns.

Cr Joan Ward questioned how creating additional bureaucracy would led to lower costs.

She said the council needed to re-enforce its opposition to the proposed reforms, and she expressed concerned about the lack of transparency in the draft legislation.

She noted there was no reference in the bills requiring the new entities to be audited by Audit New Zealand.

Cr Jason Goldsworthy questioned whether the Commerce Commission was the right body to have oversight over the new Three Waters entities, as proposed in the legislation.

He noted the Commerce Commission had found concerns with the supermarket duopoly model, so how could an entity with a monopoly over three waters be subject to market competition?

Deputy mayor Neville Atkinson said the Commerce Commission was not the right body to have oversight of Three Waters.

‘‘It needs to have the Auditor-General over the top of it.’’

Cr Niki Mealings noted there was no guarantee for drinking water to be supplied in the proposed legislation, if it was to be treated like other utilities such as power or phone.

‘‘Will people get their water cut off if they can’t pay their bill?’’

Cr Philip Redmond noted the proposed legislation did not address the question of ownership of water.

‘‘Is that a deliberate omission? There are differing views on what ownership of water means and I wonder if this bill is opening the way for an alternative to come in.’’

Submissions on the draft future of local government report close on February 28, while the Three Waters reforms submissions close on February 12.

■ Public interest journalism is funded by New Zealand on Air.

644 days ago

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646 days ago

Caravan fridge/freezer

Sharon from Kaiapoi

Recommendations please for someone to check our fridge/freezer in our large caravan - in 2020 we paid $2765.75 for a rebuild/new cooler etc. - for the last few months the temperature has not been cold enough for water etc. however in the last fortnight our food -cheese/meat etc. has been going off … View moreRecommendations please for someone to check our fridge/freezer in our large caravan - in 2020 we paid $2765.75 for a rebuild/new cooler etc. - for the last few months the temperature has not been cold enough for water etc. however in the last fortnight our food -cheese/meat etc. has been going off - yes it has been hot lately but this has been ongoing for awhile and maybe it wouldn't happen in a 'house fridge' ? Any help greatly appreciated - Thank you

646 days ago

Ariat Western Boots

Gail from Rangiora

Women’s Western Leather Boots
USA size 7.5
Nearly new hardly worn

Price: $150

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