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So, I spent a weekend hitting the open homes and seeing what it's like to try to buy as a solo person. Folks, it's tough out there... As an older, single person, it's really tough. Take a look at how I found "the churn" and let me know how it compares to your experience.
Do you or someone you know need help as we come up to Christmas?
Mountain Meadows Charitable Trust runs a food bank in the Rangiora area. We also specialise in food for vegetarians, vegans, food allergies ie gluten free, FODMAP etc.
Contact us by filling out the form at
www.livingchoices.nz...
… View moreDo you or someone you know need help as we come up to Christmas?
Mountain Meadows Charitable Trust runs a food bank in the Rangiora area. We also specialise in food for vegetarians, vegans, food allergies ie gluten free, FODMAP etc.
Contact us by filling out the form at
www.livingchoices.nz...
Or by phoning 03 313 1967
Hiya neighbours. We are looking for a two or three-bedroom house to rent in Kaiapoi. We would require something long term (say 5-6 years) and a place with a double garage would be handy. A garden would be nice. We are an older couple with no pets and we don't smoke, my partner works part-time … View moreHiya neighbours. We are looking for a two or three-bedroom house to rent in Kaiapoi. We would require something long term (say 5-6 years) and a place with a double garage would be handy. A garden would be nice. We are an older couple with no pets and we don't smoke, my partner works part-time and I have a small quiet business. Something that becomes available to rent anytime from December to late February 2021 is good. We have excellent references. Hope someone can help. Thanks, Lynda W.
A more sustainable Aotearoa begins with the choices each Kiwi makes, and our customers have asked us to help make them those choices easier when they’re shopping for their families.
At The Warehouse, you’ll find an ever-growing range of products that are kinder to our planet.
Right now … View moreA more sustainable Aotearoa begins with the choices each Kiwi makes, and our customers have asked us to help make them those choices easier when they’re shopping for their families.
At The Warehouse, you’ll find an ever-growing range of products that are kinder to our planet.
Right now we’re at 8,000 and counting – and with 5,000 of them available for just $20 or less, sustainable is more affordable than ever.
I am having to make many many phone calls to the UK to deal with a situation. Emailing is fine in most cases but mostly you get an automated reply saying they will get back to you within 21days,thats no good to me, sometimes you need to speak to a real person and get quick answers. Can anyone guide… View moreI am having to make many many phone calls to the UK to deal with a situation. Emailing is fine in most cases but mostly you get an automated reply saying they will get back to you within 21days,thats no good to me, sometimes you need to speak to a real person and get quick answers. Can anyone guide me towards getting one of those international cheap phone call numbers that cost about 30cents? a min.I am very old school it would be from a landline, Spark. needs to be a simple process.
This is the body / frame for a massive push lawnmower which we bought with the intention of adding an engine and other missing bits to make it like new again. Unfortunately that didnt happen so here it is for someone else to play with.
$100 ono
Must be picked up
Our ducks used this old fibreglass pond for swimming in, which they loved.
Time for other ducks to like it too.
It has a small hole in the side which could be fixed with some fibreglass fixing stuff, otherwise holds water nicely.
$50 ono
Must be picked up.
Hi
This used to be a kids play house which we bought to convert into a small outdoor tool shed or chicken house, we never decided which hence it's been sitting in the garden like a small abandoned & haunted piece of outdoor art.
It's still pretty solid but needs a fair bit of love … View moreHi
This used to be a kids play house which we bought to convert into a small outdoor tool shed or chicken house, we never decided which hence it's been sitting in the garden like a small abandoned & haunted piece of outdoor art.
It's still pretty solid but needs a fair bit of love and attention.
$100 one
Must be picked up as have no way to deliver.
Three bean bags - the black one and cream / white one need some sewing to fix some splits.
The cream / white one is made by Fatboy and is made of thick vinyl. This one is also massive - over a metre wide.
The rugby ball one has no splits
They all have beans in them ready to go.
Hi Canterbury,
Would you be put off by a health warning at your local swimming spot?
Around 100 popular swimming locations across the country have been slapped with health warnings for the summer season this year.
Local councils reported long-term poor water quality due to the presence of… View moreHi Canterbury,
Would you be put off by a health warning at your local swimming spot?
Around 100 popular swimming locations across the country have been slapped with health warnings for the summer season this year.
Local councils reported long-term poor water quality due to the presence of algal blooms and high concentrations of sediment in popular swimming spots like Lake Rotorua, Waikanae Beach and Paraparaumu Beach. Some of these sites have had consistently low scoring that local councils have stopped monitoring them and have instead posted long-term warning signs against swimming.
Swimmers that ignore signs risk gastrointestinal illnesses and respiratory diseases from water made hazardous by farm runoff, sewage contamination and high bacteria counts.
Share your thoughts below and don't forget to type NFP if you don't want your comments featured in the conversations section of your local paper.
The NORTH CANTERBURY MODEL RAILWAY CLUB Inc. has a great little MODEL RAILWAY CHRISTMAS GROTTO open to view. We have THOMAS helping Santa deliver Christmas presents by the wagon load from Santa's North Pole Toy Factory, we have Santa driving a G scale train around a Christmas tree, we have a … View moreThe NORTH CANTERBURY MODEL RAILWAY CLUB Inc. has a great little MODEL RAILWAY CHRISTMAS GROTTO open to view. We have THOMAS helping Santa deliver Christmas presents by the wagon load from Santa's North Pole Toy Factory, we have Santa driving a G scale train around a Christmas tree, we have a Christmas tree with 3 levels of model trains of 3 different gauges running around it. AND for the children to drive / operate THOMAS AND FRIENDS, ALSO there is entry to our great hall where we have some model railway layouts to view. An entry fee applies, Adults $2 Children $1. We are open from 10 am to 4.30 pm daily at 13 BLAKE STREET RANGIORA, next to the Blake street carpark.
Our ezine Get Growing has all the info you need. This week, we say reap the rewards of growing your own cherries. Cover tomatoes to beat the birds, protect crops from windy weather, label seedheads for saving, move potted crops into partial shade, and plump up garlic, onions and shallots.
Turn … View moreOur ezine Get Growing has all the info you need. This week, we say reap the rewards of growing your own cherries. Cover tomatoes to beat the birds, protect crops from windy weather, label seedheads for saving, move potted crops into partial shade, and plump up garlic, onions and shallots.
Turn pine cones into a summery wreath; take a look at Yates new book Top Edible Plants for Pots (and how not to kill them); plus go in the draw to win Kent & Stowe hand tools from Tui and a 2021 NZ Gardener Garden Diary.
Subscribe now for more great tips and prizes!
When Ben Kepes bought the Waipara fire chief’s family home 22 years ago, he thought he’d join the brigade too.
Kepes’ son Yonni, 20, signed also signed up for the brigade four years ago, bringing the average volunteer age down considerably.
On top of weekly training with the brigade and … View moreWhen Ben Kepes bought the Waipara fire chief’s family home 22 years ago, he thought he’d join the brigade too.
Kepes’ son Yonni, 20, signed also signed up for the brigade four years ago, bringing the average volunteer age down considerably.
On top of weekly training with the brigade and running company Cactus, the pair also find time to train for ultra marathons.
Read the full story about the inspiring Kepes family here.
Add a gentle warmth to your Christmas decorations with painted candle holders made from jars and your favourite Resene testpot colours.
Make the most of this weekend with this easy step by step project idea from Australian Women's Weekly and Resene. Find out how to create your own.
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