Swannanoa - Ohoka, Swannanoa

Wondering about something in your neighbourhood?

Wondering about something in your neighbourhood?

Whether it's a new building going up or a strange noise you keep hearing, ask your neighbours here.

824 days ago

Did you start gardening in school?

Mei Leng Wong Reporter from NZ Gardener & Get Growing

Dear neighbours,

How many of you remember gardening in school? Hopefully, more students and teachers will be inspired by the great work being done at this amazing school.

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825 days ago

Ukraine Fundraiser: Art Exhibition and Silent Auction

Kathy from Rangiora

Over 100 original artworks to view at an Exhibition in the Hall and Visitor's Centre of St John's Anglican Church, High St, Rangiora. All works will be auctioned and 100% of the profits will go to Ukrainian Refugees and the Food Crisis in Africa. Exhibition viewings are Tuesday … View moreOver 100 original artworks to view at an Exhibition in the Hall and Visitor's Centre of St John's Anglican Church, High St, Rangiora. All works will be auctioned and 100% of the profits will go to Ukrainian Refugees and the Food Crisis in Africa. Exhibition viewings are Tuesday afternoons, Wednesday and Thursday mornings and any time the Art sign is out. Bidding can be done at any time by writing in the bidding book with final silent bids taken at the Auction Closing Party, 7.30pm on September 10th. All welcome.

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826 days ago

Achieve your goals!

Lorna Jean from Key2fit @ NKG

Motivational Monday
With PT/Coach LJ
Click on the link

826 days ago

Do you have a great asparagus recipe?

Mei Leng Wong Reporter from NZ Gardener & Get Growing

Dear neighbours,

Every month, NZ Gardener runs a series of tested reader recipes using a seasonal crop. We are now on the hunt for asparagus recipes, so send your best ones to mailbox@nzgardener.co.nz before August 21, 2022.

Every published recipe wins a copy of our special edition Vegetable … View more
Dear neighbours,

Every month, NZ Gardener runs a series of tested reader recipes using a seasonal crop. We are now on the hunt for asparagus recipes, so send your best ones to mailbox@nzgardener.co.nz before August 21, 2022.

Every published recipe wins a copy of our special edition Vegetable Growing Made Easy.

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827 days ago

Subscribe to Stuff's First Time Buyer's Club

Stuff

Making it onto the first rung of the property ladder can be an incredibly rewarding journey – and Stuff is here to help you through.

Stuff Homed has launched the First Time Buyers’ Club, an email series to help you navigate the equal-parts exciting and terrifying process of buying your first… View more
Making it onto the first rung of the property ladder can be an incredibly rewarding journey – and Stuff is here to help you through.

Stuff Homed has launched the First Time Buyers’ Club, an email series to help you navigate the equal-parts exciting and terrifying process of buying your first ever home. When you join our six-week LearnStuff course, you’ll get an email every week giving you all the basics on what you need to know, who you need on your side, and what you need to do at each stage of the journey.

We can’t make the houses any cheaper, but we can guide you through the process, share some tips from the experts, and help you avoid some of the trips and traps.

Sign up (it's free) and get started on your house-buying journey.
Sign up now

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829 days ago

Family Friendly Service and Discussion

Jeneane Hobby from Ashley Community Church Incorporated

Paul and Lesley Askin hold their next family-friendly monthly service, Sunday, 4 September, at the Ashley Community Church from 4.30 pm. Bring a plate of finger food for a shared meal afterwards.

Enquiries to Paul or Lesley, Ph 021 140 2074

39 Canterbury St, Ashley. Remember to dress warmly, … View more
Paul and Lesley Askin hold their next family-friendly monthly service, Sunday, 4 September, at the Ashley Community Church from 4.30 pm. Bring a plate of finger food for a shared meal afterwards.

Enquiries to Paul or Lesley, Ph 021 140 2074

39 Canterbury St, Ashley. Remember to dress warmly, and go before you come as there are no toilet facilities.

*Flowers gifted by Sefton Flowers - in season blooms grown locally.

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829 days ago

Aged terracotta pot

The Team from Resene ColorShop Rangiora

It’s easy to age a brand new terracotta pot using Karen Walker Chalk Colour and Vintage Wax from Resene.
Find out how to create your own.

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830 days ago

The local elections are coming up!

Orange Guy from Electoral Commission

The countdown is on! Make sure you’re enrolled and your details are up to date by 12 August to make voting in the local elections easy.

Visit vote.nz or call 0800 36 76 56 to find out more.
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830 days ago

Meadow hay rounds for sale

Rachelle from Swannanoa - Ohoka

8 rounds of meadow hay for sale. Baled dry Jan 2022, no rain, stacked in paddock on pellets.
Ugly outside, sweet inner, the horses cleaned up last years hay off the same paddock.
$45 per bale, no holds as need this gone.
You would need your own forks/loader what have you. Prefer to go in one … View more
8 rounds of meadow hay for sale. Baled dry Jan 2022, no rain, stacked in paddock on pellets.
Ugly outside, sweet inner, the horses cleaned up last years hay off the same paddock.
$45 per bale, no holds as need this gone.
You would need your own forks/loader what have you. Prefer to go in one lot.

Price: $45

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831 days ago

Clean dry pine

Sharlene from Kainga - Brooklands

2.7 cubic metres $290

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831 days ago

Catchments saturated in Waimakariri

Nicole Mathewson Reporter from Northern Outlook

From local democracy reporter David Hill:

Waimakariri is awash after the recent rain, as the risk of major flooding increases.

After three heavy rain events last month, Waimakariri District Council three waters manager Kalley Simpson says groundwater levels are similar to the levels after the … View more
From local democracy reporter David Hill:

Waimakariri is awash after the recent rain, as the risk of major flooding increases.

After three heavy rain events last month, Waimakariri District Council three waters manager Kalley Simpson says groundwater levels are similar to the levels after the June 2014 flood event.

‘‘The catchments in the district are saturated and groundwater levels are high, therefore there is an elevated risk of flooding due to rainfall events over the coming months.

‘‘We will continue to closely monitor and respond to any future wet weather events, taking into account this elevated risk.’’

Simpson said the July 26 rain event was the largest, and it followed heavy rain events on July 12 and 20.

Woodend (119.6mm) and Kaiapoi (109.6mm) received the most rainfall, followed by Rangiora (78.6mm), Mandeville (72.2mm), Summerhill (near Oxford, 61.8mm) and Oxford (47.2mm).

Undercurrents were also flowing at a particularly high level in the Mandeville area, he said.

‘‘This event (July 26) was more of a coastal event and was in the order of a 20 to 30 year event over 24 hours for Kaiapoi and Woodend, which experience the higher levels of rainfall."

The council did major infrastructure work following a series of heavy rain events in 2014, while stormwater work had begun in Kaiapoi as part of the Government’s Covid-19 ‘‘Shovel Ready’’ funding.

Simpson said the upgrades had generally performed well, while the stormwater improvement areas in Kaiapoi, including Feldwick Drive and Otaki St, had experienced flooding as predicted.

‘‘There was surface flooding across the wider district, most of which was in known areas of flooding where we have investigations or upgrades under way.

Some areas flooded unexpectedly, such as in McDougal Place in Kaiapoi.

‘‘We had staff and contractors out responding to and observing the event and have identified the source of flooding which we will address.’’

831 days ago

Moving with PT/Coach LJ

Lorna Jean from Key2fit @ NKG

Wednesday Wiggles with Coach LJ
Freeing up the Front and the Back of the Body
Do Daily and move better and in less pain :-)

832 days ago

Chorus coming to Oxford

Chorus Communities

Fibre is here so come in to see the team of Chorus experts for a chat over a cup of coffee or tea when they're at Café Fifty One on Tuesday 9th of August from 3pm till 5pm.

If you’ve got questions about installation, improving your current internet connection or livening up equipment … View more
Fibre is here so come in to see the team of Chorus experts for a chat over a cup of coffee or tea when they're at Café Fifty One on Tuesday 9th of August from 3pm till 5pm.

If you’ve got questions about installation, improving your current internet connection or livening up equipment they've already installed, they can help.

A fibre broadband service will provide you with a fast connection that you can rely on.

The great news is it’s still free to get fibre installed for most homes.

For more information visit: www.chorus.co.nz/get-connected or call 0800 222 644
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832 days ago

Bring Hope to the table!

Life

It’s time to start thinking about what you can do to help out those who need it most this Christmas. 1 in 5 Kiwi children are currently living in households that don’t have enough food. Christmas Box is a food box that caters to a family of 4-6, helping supplement breakfast, lunch and dinner … View moreIt’s time to start thinking about what you can do to help out those who need it most this Christmas. 1 in 5 Kiwi children are currently living in households that don’t have enough food. Christmas Box is a food box that caters to a family of 4-6, helping supplement breakfast, lunch and dinner meals over a week.

For just $40 you’re not only providing food essentials and treats but you’re also giving hope to families in need.

To sponsor a box, go to christmasbox.co.nz.
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832 days ago

DAHLIA TUBERS $8 - locally grown (NOT imported as at the main stores)

Dee from Rangiora

Dahlia tubers from my garden. I dug them out a month ago. Too many tubers to keep as I don't have anymore space to plant them all.

Dahlia is a stunning flower that will give your garden a spectacular display with their bold colours and abundant flowers during summers. Easy care plant, too.
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Dahlia tubers from my garden. I dug them out a month ago. Too many tubers to keep as I don't have anymore space to plant them all.

Dahlia is a stunning flower that will give your garden a spectacular display with their bold colours and abundant flowers during summers. Easy care plant, too.

Pick up is Rangiora. I am also happy to post them for you (wth extra charge for the track parcel bag)

Price: $8

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