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$6 per tuber,
$20 for 4 tubers.
Pretty in Pink!
Brighten up your garden with these stunning display of flowers all summer long. Prolific bloomer which keeps flowering during summer until early autumn. Also great for cut flowers.
Height between 90cm - 110cm
For a best result, plant at … View more$6 per tuber,
$20 for 4 tubers.
Pretty in Pink!
Brighten up your garden with these stunning display of flowers all summer long. Prolific bloomer which keeps flowering during summer until early autumn. Also great for cut flowers.
Height between 90cm - 110cm
For a best result, plant at least 2 -3 tubers of the same variety together to create a mass of bushy plants.
Plant 5 - 10cm deep, and plenty mulch on top to keep the tubers secure.
Don't water them until sprouts come out. They don't need a lot of water when the sprouts are less than 20cm to prevent tubers from rot. Water them 2 - 3 times a week. Increase the amount of water gradually when the plants start growing bigger.
Deadhead flowers to promote more flowering.
Thoughtfully integrated into the semi-rural Silverstream community in Kaiapoi, The Sterling, Kaiapoi is an open, accessible, modern retirement community just 20 minutes from Christchurch Central.
At The Sterling, our philosophy is simple, but profound: empathy, respect and self-determination for… View moreThoughtfully integrated into the semi-rural Silverstream community in Kaiapoi, The Sterling, Kaiapoi is an open, accessible, modern retirement community just 20 minutes from Christchurch Central.
At The Sterling, our philosophy is simple, but profound: empathy, respect and self-determination for all, all wrapped up in a premium village lifestyle.
Generous lifestyle facilities and a welcoming community are just the beginning. Our attractive, two-bedroom open-plan villas offer modern, independent, exceptionally appointed living, and provide security, accessibility and convenience to Sterling residents.
Stage three villas include:
• A variety of exterior facades and colour schemes
• Spacious open plan living
• Raised ceilings and floor to ceiling windows
• Exquisitely appointed bathrooms and kitchen
• Separate laundry room
• Ample storage and a spacious internal access single garage
• Beautiful outdoor living area
Once complete, The Sterling, Kaiapoi will encompass 78 villas, 267 apartments, 48 care suites and 36 memory care suites. New village amenities are rolling out all the time and will ultimately include a café, club lounge, bar, gym, swimming pool, spa, bowling and putting green, library and communal gardens, and much more.
Stage One and Two sold out quickly. Stage 3 Villas now available: Act fast! Contact Michelle or Denise for an information pack at hello@thesterling.co.nz or call 0508 783 754.
Please note:
• Residency at The Sterling is restricted to ages 65 years and above
• Images are artist's impressions based off current plans
From local democracy reporter David Hill:
Community feedback has caused the Waimakariri council to rethink its cycle way priorities.
Cycle ways at Swannanoa, Loburn and linking Woodend with Pegasus and Kaiapoi will now be given top priority.
The Waimakariri District Council adopted a … View moreFrom local democracy reporter David Hill:
Community feedback has caused the Waimakariri council to rethink its cycle way priorities.
Cycle ways at Swannanoa, Loburn and linking Woodend with Pegasus and Kaiapoi will now be given top priority.
The Waimakariri District Council adopted a revised walking and cycling network plan at Tuesday’s council meeting.
Students from Swannanoa and Loburn Schools gave deputations to Tuesday’s meeting, following presentations from the Woodend community last month.
Eva Dring and Rosie Tapp, from Swannanoa School, said a cycle way was needed to give students a safe alternative to travelling to school by car.
‘‘It is important to us to be independent and to have the ability to do things by ourselves,’’ Eva said.
‘‘But we have to rely on our parents to get around because there’s no safe alternative.’’
Rosie said the cycle way needed to link the school with the Mandeville shops and the sports ground, ‘‘then it will have a purpose and a destination’’.
Keva Woolford, of Loburn School, said a cycle way linking the school on Hodgsons Road with Rangiora Leigh Holiday Park was about safety and reducing carbon footprints.
‘‘Be the changemakers that give my generation the chance to save our world,’’ she challenged councillors.
Roading manager Joanne McBride said there was no confirmed time frame for developing the cycle ways, as they were subject to funding.
The council has made applications to the Government’s ‘‘Better Off’’ fund and Waka Kotahi NZ Transport Agency’s ‘‘Climate Emergency Response Fund’’ for additional funding.
Mayor Dan Gordon said this result showed the benefit of pressing ahead with developing the walking and cycling network plan, despite missing out on Waka Kotahi funding last year.
‘‘I acknowledge the work that has gone into this and we recall the frustration when our funding wasn’t accepted from Waka Kotahi.
‘‘But we went ahead with the planning anyway and now new funding opportunities have opened up, so hopefully we can move ahead and get the funding we need.’’
Councillor Kirstyn Barnett hailed the outcome as ‘‘democracy in action’’.
She also called on the incoming council to ensure adequate pathways were provided for in new developments on urban fringes.
■ Councillors also adopted revised gambling policies, approved additional funding for sampling of drinking water supplies and for flood response, and the establishment of a temporary car park on Percival Street, Rangiora, was also approved.
The council’s new Gambling Venue Policy has placed the cap on pokie machines at one machine for every 260 residents aged 18 years and over.
The previous limit was one machine for every 120 residents aged 18 years and over.
The TAB Venue Policy was also updated in line with new Government legislation.
New Drinking Water Quality Assurance Rules, released by water authority Taumata Arowai in May, required a higher level of testing of the district’s drinking water supplies.
Water asset manager Colin Roxburgh said the required testing would cost around $286,510 for the 2022/23 financial year, compared to the budgeted amount of $204,510.
The new rules take effect on November 14.
Repairs from the July rain events will now cost $3.82 million, an increase on the $3.15m indicated at the September meeting.
McBride said it was expected funding would be available from Waka Kotahi, with the balance loan funded.
Councillors approved a proposal to establish a temporary car park at the former Masonic Lodge site at 132 Percival St.
Strategy, engagement and economic development general manager Simon Hart said the site would cater for 20 to 30 P120 car parks.
He estimated it would cost $27,200 to bring the site up to standard.
■ Public interest journalism is funded by New Zealand on Air.
Freemasons Present and Past Partners Friends - Coffee Morning RSA, Victoria Street, 10.30am everyFriday
A BIG THANK YOU to all who bought my potted daffodils and tulips as a fund raiser for the Cancer Society. We raised a total of $305.09. We are now booked to do it again next year with even more potted bulbs.
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Foodstuffs Own Brands Ltd is recalling all batches and all dates of its six Pams brand berry products.
New Zealand has seen a surge of cases of Hepatitis A this year and 12 of those infected (including seven hospitalised) have been linked with the consumption of frozen berries.
The recall of … View moreFoodstuffs Own Brands Ltd is recalling all batches and all dates of its six Pams brand berry products.
New Zealand has seen a surge of cases of Hepatitis A this year and 12 of those infected (including seven hospitalised) have been linked with the consumption of frozen berries.
The recall of Pams products is a precaution due to this possible link of Hepatitis A associated with berries sourced from Serbia.
Here's what you need to know:
- All batches and all dates of Pams Mixed Berries, Two Berry Mix, Smoothie Berry Mix, and Raspberries have been recalled and removed from supermarkets.
- The Pams products are sold at New World, PAK’nSAVE and Four Square stores nationwide.
- Hepatitis A is a contagious virus which spreads easily. Learn more here.
- Due to the possibility that other brands of berries may be infected, New Zealand Food Safety continues to advise those eating frozen berries to wash hands before and after preparing the berries, briefly boil them before eating and ensure cooking temperatures exceed 85 degree Celsius for 1 minute.
If you have consumed any of these products and have any concerns about your health, seek medical advice.
Hey Neighbours,
I am starting gentle Mobility Stretch and Release Classes, come along to Belfast Community Network at Sheldon Place on Oct 19th for a DEMO CLASS - NO CHARGE - following with a 6-pack Bundle for only $50. Call LJ (Lorna Jean) to secure your place.
Swans Nest is having its second fantastic craft and gift market.Nov 5th 10am til 2pm We are in Fernside Rangiora. $10 per stall. If you would like to join us at this busy little market on the day and have a stall contact Sonya 0275294594 to book you space or come on down on the day for Christmas … View moreSwans Nest is having its second fantastic craft and gift market.Nov 5th 10am til 2pm We are in Fernside Rangiora. $10 per stall. If you would like to join us at this busy little market on the day and have a stall contact Sonya 0275294594 to book you space or come on down on the day for Christmas shopping and other cool stuff. See you there.
The Rangiora Golf Club Championships were held on Saturday, September 24 for all sections of the club – Men’s, Women’s and 9 Hole Sections. Fine weather and brilliant course conditions made for some excellent golf and hard fought matches with the majority being decided in the last two holes … View moreThe Rangiora Golf Club Championships were held on Saturday, September 24 for all sections of the club – Men’s, Women’s and 9 Hole Sections. Fine weather and brilliant course conditions made for some excellent golf and hard fought matches with the majority being decided in the last two holes including two matches where extra holes were required.
Winners:
Men’s Senior Champion - Glen Allin
9 Hole Section - Rita Moore, Robert Madden, Clifford Boddy and Pam Holland.
Ladies Champs (pictured) - Bex Crosbie (Junior A) and Jo Kent (Senior)
Ashley Community Church AGM 7.30 pm, Wed 12 October, Ashley-Rakahuri School hall, 4 Boundary Rd. Ashley. We would welcome new members particularly people with experience or an interest in heritage building management and fund-raising.
With expansion on the horizon at Beachgrove, we want to extend a warm welcome to join us for a fun-filled family afternoon.
Whether you are already part of the Beachgrove community or live outside of the area, this is a great opportunity to hear directly from the developer about the exciting … View moreWith expansion on the horizon at Beachgrove, we want to extend a warm welcome to join us for a fun-filled family afternoon.
Whether you are already part of the Beachgrove community or live outside of the area, this is a great opportunity to hear directly from the developer about the exciting future ahead for the community.
Screening will be our new development video, an overview of what is to come and free activities for children of all ages.
Activities – Mega Circus Slide, children’s face painting and balloon art, live music, food and drink, watch the NEW Beachgrove video and new exclusive section release!
Location - Beachgrove Sales Office, 302 Beach Road, Kaiapoi (behind Active Explores)
From local democracy reporter Brendon McMahon:
The Waimakariri District Council will plant trees this Saturday to mark the passing of Queen Elizabeth II and the ascension of King Charles III.
Tree planting will take place in each of the main towns across the district: Oxford, Rangiora, … View moreFrom local democracy reporter Brendon McMahon:
The Waimakariri District Council will plant trees this Saturday to mark the passing of Queen Elizabeth II and the ascension of King Charles III.
Tree planting will take place in each of the main towns across the district: Oxford, Rangiora, Woodend and Kaiapoi.
Mayor Dan Gordon said the plantings would provide an opportunity for the whole district to come together and pay their respects.
‘‘We received many queries and requests from people as to how we were going to commemorate the passing of the Queen and the ascension of the King.
‘‘We have decided not to hold a formal memorial, but instead to undertake a tree planting for both.
‘‘The Queen was an avid lover of the outdoors and the King is a very passionate advocate of the environment, so we felt it fitting to plant a tree in their honour.
Gordon said English oak trees had been chosen, which would provide a place for future generations to pay their respects.
Victoria Park in Rangiora was chosen as one location.
The park was named after the Queen’s great-great-grandmother, Queen Victoria.
In 2005 Queen Elizabeth II surpassed Queen Victoria as the longest reigning British Monarch in history.
Other locations included the Kaiapoi Domain, Woodend Recreation Reserve and Pearson Park in Oxford.
Gordon said the tree plantings were open to the public to attend.
‘‘We will be joined by the chairs of the four community boards in each location, where we will jointly plant the trees and unveil commemorative plaques.
"We welcome everyone to come along and join us on this special occasion.’’
■ Plantings for Queen Elizabeth II and King Charles III on Saturday, October 1:
- 9.30am, Pearson Park, Oxford.
- 12pm, Victoria Park, Rangiora.
- 2pm, Woodend Recreation Ground.
- 3.30pm, Kaiapoi Domain.
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