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720 days ago

Queen Size Bed

David from Woodend

Been stored in the barn and had some bird poop on it which has brushed off. Free to collect or can deliver locally for a small charge .

Free

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720 days ago

HP 1510 Printer

Ros from Rangiora

$20 - New - surplus to requirements - pick up in Rangiora - just needs ink

Price: $20

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721 days ago

Rangiora Bakery wins top award for traditional Christmas loaf

Nicole Mathewson Reporter from Northern Outlook

By reporter Tatiana Gibbs:

Artisan by Rangiora Bakery is officially home to New Zealand’s best stollen, taking out the top spot in the 2022 Baking New Zealand Christmas Competition.

The North Canterbury favourite pulled out a special family recipe in their mission to be crowned the … View more
By reporter Tatiana Gibbs:

Artisan by Rangiora Bakery is officially home to New Zealand’s best stollen, taking out the top spot in the 2022 Baking New Zealand Christmas Competition.

The North Canterbury favourite pulled out a special family recipe in their mission to be crowned the country's best.

A stollen is a European Christmas bread, loaded with fruits, nuts, marzipan and coated with powdered or icing sugar.

The bakery’s general manager, Frank Janssen, used an original family recipe from his forefather’s bakery back home in Holland, and with the help of his Rangiora team, created their own signature stollen.

“That recipe is very traditional and lovely to eat. For the competition we wanted to enrich it a bit more with spice and nuts. We wanted a nutty flavour and the warmth of the spice to come through,” Janssen said.


“Even the marzipan core of our stollen was made from scratch in the bakery.”

Continue reading here.

723 days ago

Poll: Should our voting age be lowered to 16?

Ashleigh Ogden from Neighbourly.co.nz

On Monday, 21 November, the Supreme Court ruled that preventing 16 and 17-year-olds from voting is 'unjustified age discrimination'.

The current age of voting is 18 in New Zealand and lobby group Make It 16 have been running a youth-led campaign advocating for the vote to be extended … View more
On Monday, 21 November, the Supreme Court ruled that preventing 16 and 17-year-olds from voting is 'unjustified age discrimination'.

The current age of voting is 18 in New Zealand and lobby group Make It 16 have been running a youth-led campaign advocating for the vote to be extended to our 16 and 17-year-olds.

“This is history,” said Make It 16 co-director Caeden Tipler. “Today New Zealand’s highest court has confirmed that stopping young people from voting is a breach of our human rights...The government and Parliament cannot ignore such a clear legal and moral message. They must let us vote.”

Share your thoughts below - these may be published in the We Say You Say column of the local papers.

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Should our voting age be lowered to 16?
  • 13.9% Yes - they should be allowed to vote
    13.9% Complete
  • 3.7% Maybe - I need more information
    3.7% Complete
  • 3.2% It doesn't bother me either way
    3.2% Complete
  • 79.2% No - I don't agree with this
    79.2% Complete
3337 votes
722 days ago

Waimakariri to seek 3 Waters funding, despite opposition

Nicole Mathewson Reporter from Northern Outlook

From local democracy reporter David Hill:

The Waimakariri council will seek Three Waters funding, while maintaining its opposition to the proposed reform.

Councillors voted unanimously at an extraordinary meeting on Tuesday to authorise a funding application to the Department of Internal … View more
From local democracy reporter David Hill:

The Waimakariri council will seek Three Waters funding, while maintaining its opposition to the proposed reform.

Councillors voted unanimously at an extraordinary meeting on Tuesday to authorise a funding application to the Department of Internal Affairs (DIA) for $5.54 million of ‘‘Better Off’’ funding.

The application was approved with the insertion of clauses into the draft funding agreement designed to protect the council’s opposition to the government’s proposed reform programme.

The clauses were prepared by law firm Anderson and Lloyd and protect the council’s membership of lobby group Communities 4 Local Democracy.

Mayor Dan Gordon said the funding was a good opportunity for the council to complete some projects which it would otherwise not be able to do in the short term.

The original draft agreement from DIA contained clauses which appeared to prevent councils from opposing the reform agenda.

‘‘They are apparently standard wording in DIA agreements, so perhaps they haven’t been read closely enough in the past,’’ Gordon said.
‘‘But the clauses from Anderson and Lloyd have preserved our principles around Three Waters.’’

Waimakariri District Council strategy, engagement and economic development general manager Simon Hart said initial indications from DIA staff suggested the new clauses may not be acceptable to DIA.

‘‘We sought some advice and we were given several options, we could proceed as planned with the new clauses, or we could delete the offending DIA clauses, we could just go with the standard agreement or not proceed at all.’’

Hart said the recommendation was to proceed with the new clauses ‘‘and we can always revisit it, if it is rejected’’.

Should the application be successful, the council will place a focus on climate change projects.

Elderly persons’ housing, the Kaiapoi to Woodend cycle way, the Rangiora civic precinct project and a Kāinga Nohoanga Strategy project in Māori Reserve 873 were also included.

Councillor Philip Redmond said he was initially going to oppose the funding application, but changed his mind on the basis of the new clauses being inserted.

An assurance from opposition Three Waters spokesperson Simon Watts that National would not require the money to be repaid, should it win next year’s election, had also helped to sway his vote.

‘‘We are effectively receiving a deposit towards our assets and even if we were to turn this payment down we won’t necessarily lose it if there is no change of government.

‘‘But if we don’t accept it now and there is a change of government, the money probably wouldn’t be offered again.’’

The Waimakariri District Council is eligible for up to $22.18m of ‘‘Better Off’’ funding, including up to $5.54m in the first tranche.

The ‘‘Better Off’’ funding is for a five-year programme and projects would be subject to final approval from the council’s utilities and roading committee and will likely be considered as part of the council’s annual plan process.

722 days ago

SPCA Fundraiser

Angela from Rangiora

Hi there,
I would just like to thank all the lovely people who have sent messages, shared my poster and donated. I only have $100 left to my goal!! Thank you so much 😊

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722 days ago

Bulk lol doll stuff

Melanie from Woodend

For sale a lol doll plane, club house and pop up shop. Spent a small fortune on this brand new last Christmas but has not been played with more than a handful of times. $130 ono for the lot. The website will not allow me to add all the photos so if interested I can send you more.

Price: $130

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722 days ago

Hoya - pink approx 1.5mtre length - first lot of flower

Ros from Rangiora

This needs to go unfortunately - pick up in Rangiora - open to reasonable offers

Price: $100

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722 days ago

New - Digital Luggage Scale

Ros from Rangiora

Don't get caught out with extra luggage when you get to the airport - this fits into either carryon luggage or in the case. Pick up in Rangiora paid $30

Price: $20

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722 days ago

Double Sofa Bed

Ros from Rangiora

Great condition - pick up in Rangiora - only ever been used for family visiting. Has some fading on the front cushions and arm rests. Could be open to reasonable offer

Price: $200

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723 days ago

Shower

Bibby from Rangiora

Looking for a handy person to reline shower.
Must have references.

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723 days ago

Air beds

Bibby from Rangiora

2 airbeds for sale still in box.1 single and 1 double.
$20 and $ 30.ono

Negotiable

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726 days ago

Recording device

Bibby from Rangiora

Looking for a hand held recording device.

724 days ago

The Must-Give Christmas Gift!

Christmas Box

Meeting an ever-increasing need in our communities, Christmas Box provides more than just food in a time of need, it also brings a reminder that there is a community of people who care.

We believe by alleviating some of the pressure that families feel at Christmas time through our food parcels, … View more
Meeting an ever-increasing need in our communities, Christmas Box provides more than just food in a time of need, it also brings a reminder that there is a community of people who care.

We believe by alleviating some of the pressure that families feel at Christmas time through our food parcels, it will create a lasting impact that goes beyond a treat at Christmas.

For only $40 you can donate a Christmas Box to a family in need, providing not just practical help, but much deserved hope too.
Donate now

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730 days ago

Poll: Should there be a parade for the Black Ferns?

Ashleigh from Neighbourly.co.nz

Our national women’s rugby team took out the Rugby World Cup on Saturday in a tense finale at Eden Park. The Black Ferns won the match by just three points taking home their sixth world title.

With public celebrations taking place following the All Blacks (men's) Rugby World Cup wins … View more
Our national women’s rugby team took out the Rugby World Cup on Saturday in a tense finale at Eden Park. The Black Ferns won the match by just three points taking home their sixth world title.

With public celebrations taking place following the All Blacks (men's) Rugby World Cup wins (2011 & 2015) as well as parades for the America's cup team, do you think similar celebration plans are needed for our winning Black Ferns women?

Should there be a parade for the Black Ferns?
  • 65.8% Absolutely, it's an event to be celebrated.
    65.8% Complete
  • 5.6% No, times are tough.
    5.6% Complete
  • 24.3% No need for a parade, but I'm still very proud of the Black Ferns.
    24.3% Complete
  • 4.2% I didn't know the Rugby World Cup was on?
    4.2% Complete
4366 votes
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