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Do you ever walk past a business affected by Covid and wonder what you could do to help? We created Short Notice to link community members with spare time on their hands to surrounding businesses in need.
Whether you have a week, a day or an hour to volunteer, head to the … View moreDo you ever walk past a business affected by Covid and wonder what you could do to help? We created Short Notice to link community members with spare time on their hands to surrounding businesses in need.
Whether you have a week, a day or an hour to volunteer, head to the Short Notice community hub to introduce yourself and share how you can lend a hand.
If you're a business owner sign up for a FREE Premium Business listing to get access to Short Notice and let your community know what help you need.
Together, let's help keep our small businesses thriving!
Does anyone have a ticket to Annie and not able to go? I'd love to go but it's sold out both sessions today. Happy to pay cash and pick up. Ph 03 310 6867
It's time to unleash the artist within you, showcase your DIY creative skills and spruce up an old item or completely repurpose it! Resene and Neighbourly are challenging everyday Kiwis like YOU to take part in the Resene Upcycling Awards.
We want to see your amazing creations so … View moreIt's time to unleash the artist within you, showcase your DIY creative skills and spruce up an old item or completely repurpose it! Resene and Neighbourly are challenging everyday Kiwis like YOU to take part in the Resene Upcycling Awards.
We want to see your amazing creations so don't be afraid to go all out! Check out some of the previous entires here.
Take part in the 2022 Resene Upcycling Awards. There are four great prizes worth $500 up for grabs: a $200 Resene voucher and a $300 Prezzy® card!
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Dear neighbours,
Every month, NZ Gardener runs a series of tested reader recipes using a seasonal crop. We are now on the hunt for yam recipes, so send your best ones to mailbox@nzgardener.co.nz before June 3, 2022.
Every published recipe wins a copy of our special edition Homegrown Recipes.
Just a reminder. Tomorrow, Saturday 28th, THRIVE OP SHOP RANGIORA is celebrating it's 50th birthday in Rangiora. We will have a 50% discount on all purchases to celebrate. We are open from 10 am to 4 pm. PLUS a sausage sizzle from 11 am to 2 pm at only $2 ea.
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Find out how to create your own.
This Saturday, 28th May, THRIVE OP SHOP RANGIORA will be celebrating their 50th birthday. We are in the GABLES ARCADE HIGH STREET.
Open from 10 am to 4 pm. A BIG 50% DISCOUNT ON ALL PURCHASES to celebrate, and, go into the draw to win a $50.00 voucher to spend instore. From 11 am to 2 pm we will … View moreThis Saturday, 28th May, THRIVE OP SHOP RANGIORA will be celebrating their 50th birthday. We are in the GABLES ARCADE HIGH STREET.
Open from 10 am to 4 pm. A BIG 50% DISCOUNT ON ALL PURCHASES to celebrate, and, go into the draw to win a $50.00 voucher to spend instore. From 11 am to 2 pm we will have a sausage sizzle, only $2.00 ea. We are at the NEW WORLD end of Gables Arcade.
Kaiapoi locals will have the chance to help plant the seeds of a unique new nature reserve in their own backyard.
This weekend, the Waimakariri District Council is holding one of its first community planting days at Huria Reserve, in the Kaiapoi South regeneration area.
The reserve is a … View moreKaiapoi locals will have the chance to help plant the seeds of a unique new nature reserve in their own backyard.
This weekend, the Waimakariri District Council is holding one of its first community planting days at Huria Reserve, in the Kaiapoi South regeneration area.
The reserve is a partnership between the council and the Ngāi Tūāhuriri rūnanga – through the Te Kōhaka o Tūhaitara Trust – to develop a new heritage and mahinga kai (traditional food gathering) site.
Councillor and trustee Al Blackie said they encouraged locals to come and lend a hand.
“Help us plant some lovely native plants including harakeke, hoheria, kānuka and the mighty tōtara, and we will make sure you stay warm with a coffee cart on site and a free sausage from the BBQ.”
The mahinga kai area aimed to recognise the significant cultural value of the site for Te Ngāi Tūāhuriri Rūnanga, he said.
Mahinga kai describes both the food and natural resources that mana whenua gather in their ancestral takiwā (area), as well as the practices they used.
The public reserve would eventually take up eight hectares, and provide space for traditional mahinga kai activities, and cultural and social activities including nature play and education.
The recreation area would feature walking and cycling trails, as well as a heritage trail, the council said.
Trust chair Greg Byrnes said this was an exciting development that continue to build on the trust’s work – and fulfilled the commitment made by the council and Ngāi Tūāhuriri in the Waimakariri Residential Recovery Plan.
“We look forward to working with the wider community to make this reserve a unique space in the district.”
People interested in taking part in the planting day can meet at Huria Reserve off Courtenay Drive on Saturday, May 28, from 10am to 12.30pm.
In early July, The Press will also hold a volunteer planting day at a site in Christchurch’s former residential red zone.
Trees That Count pledged 10,000 native trees in support of The Press-backed campaign for Christchurch to be recognised as a National Park City – a greener, healthier, and wilder place to live.
To achieve this status, residents and city leaders must prove to the National Park City Foundation they are willing to do the work to improve Christchurch’s environment.
To this end, The Press will invite Cantabrians to join together to plant 5000 trees in a single day in early July, in what could be the biggest one-day tree-planting effort in the city’s history.
The other 5000 trees donated through the Trees That Count website will be planted by Ngāti Wheke, Conservation Volunteers, Avon-Ōtākaro Network, and the Banks Peninsula Conservation Trust.
Two long-time friends who always wanted to enter the Coast to Coast have finally made that journey – but sitting down the whole way.
North Cantabrians Douglas Moody and Gary Cassidy joined more than 240 other scooter riders on Saturday for this year's Tranz Alpine Scooter Safari, raising … View moreTwo long-time friends who always wanted to enter the Coast to Coast have finally made that journey – but sitting down the whole way.
North Cantabrians Douglas Moody and Gary Cassidy joined more than 240 other scooter riders on Saturday for this year's Tranz Alpine Scooter Safari, raising funds for the Cancer Society.
The pair have been friends since starting Kaiapoi High School together as 3rd formers in 1980 – 42 years ago.
Moody, based in Loburn, and Cassidy, based in Rangiora, said they were keen to help support the Cancer Society’s work in the region.
“Growing up together, we had always wanted to enter the Coast to Coast as a team,” Moody said.
“Little did we know, eventually we would fulfil that dream albeit sitting down.”
Moody said the trip - which began in Canterbury and traversed the Southern Alps to end in Hokitika - went well, despite the weather.
"Of the six safaris I have taken part in, this was probably the most difficult in terms of weather over the course of the day. We had it all from challenging winds, rain, cold temperatures, and snow on the ground.
"Had we been scheduled to ride the day earlier, we likely wouldn’t have gotten through."
He hoped to raise $2500 towards the overall goal of raising $350,000 this year.
Donations can still be made to scootersafari.org.nz...
The hunt is officially on for New Zealand's best collection of houseplants
. Which means you could be 2022 Houseplant Hero. There’s some great prizes to be won! To enter, tell us in writing (no more than 500 words) what potted plants you have, the time you put into caring for them, and what … View moreThe hunt is officially on for New Zealand's best collection of houseplants
. Which means you could be 2022 Houseplant Hero. There’s some great prizes to be won! To enter, tell us in writing (no more than 500 words) what potted plants you have, the time you put into caring for them, and what you love about them. Send us up to five photos of your indoor plant displays. Email mailbox@nzgardener.co.nz. Meanwhile, here's last year's winner Alyce Read, from Nelson.
i have had a stroke & horse was on loan but came back with uncared for hooves & not good at handling them so needs someone with time & patience.she used to be good still easy to catch etc, was quiet to ride but dont know now she is about 15hh mare, dont want to loan her again till i see… View morei have had a stroke & horse was on loan but came back with uncared for hooves & not good at handling them so needs someone with time & patience.she used to be good still easy to catch etc, was quiet to ride but dont know now she is about 15hh mare, dont want to loan her again till i see if she will be looked after or can sell cheap to right home
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