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Hi, our son is just starting out on his learner driver training and I've come to the conclusion that for everyone's sake (especially his - I'm not the most patient person in the world...) it should be by a licensed driving instructor. Does anyone have some recommendations for … View moreHi, our son is just starting out on his learner driver training and I've come to the conclusion that for everyone's sake (especially his - I'm not the most patient person in the world...) it should be by a licensed driving instructor. Does anyone have some recommendations for instructors in North Canterbury?
This is a lovely top of the range solid recycled Rimu Table
Measures: 1000 x 1000 mm / Height is 380 mm
and is in new condition.
Does not include the lamp
Bespoke Dressing Table made by a Christchurch furniture maker from Recycled Kauri.
A very solid piece of high quality furniture Originally costing $3.500
It has a small natural crack in the timber on one side. Please refer to photos.
All draws run smoothly.
Measures: Overall width 1340 mm
… View moreBespoke Dressing Table made by a Christchurch furniture maker from Recycled Kauri.
A very solid piece of high quality furniture Originally costing $3.500
It has a small natural crack in the timber on one side. Please refer to photos.
All draws run smoothly.
Measures: Overall width 1340 mm
Depth 530 mm
Height to top of the mirror 1680 mm
We are downsizing and unfortunately can not fit it in.
If a tidy lawn reflects on the people living in the house, Dylan Bateup is certainly not hanging his head in shame.
The North Canterbury resident was baffled to receive a note in his mailbox berating him for the state of his long grass.
He found the handwritten missive on Tuesday and posted it to… View moreIf a tidy lawn reflects on the people living in the house, Dylan Bateup is certainly not hanging his head in shame.
The North Canterbury resident was baffled to receive a note in his mailbox berating him for the state of his long grass.
He found the handwritten missive on Tuesday and posted it to Facebook, saying he was now tempted to leave the grass to grow just to make a point. Read more here.
We wanted to say THANK YOU to all of the amazing people who make Neighbourhood Support possible across Aotearoa!
If you know someone who is giving back in your community, show them some love. Don't let their acts of generosity go unnoticed.
The Rangiora Sunday Market is on again this Sunday 6th December in the BLAKE STREET CARPARK from 9 am to 2 pm. Lots of bargains for all from garden tools, handy person tools, a great variety of hand crafts, Christmas goodies, plants, garden sculptures, wood craft, toys, books, beautiful hand … View moreThe Rangiora Sunday Market is on again this Sunday 6th December in the BLAKE STREET CARPARK from 9 am to 2 pm. Lots of bargains for all from garden tools, handy person tools, a great variety of hand crafts, Christmas goodies, plants, garden sculptures, wood craft, toys, books, beautiful hand crafted jewellry, D V Ds, bikes, adults and childrens clothing, food, health products, printed mugs, etc etc.
FREE ENTRY. We are smoke and vape free, dogs are welcome but must be on a lead. We are the friendly market in the centre of town.
AND FOR THE FIRST TIME IN N.Z. we have the model railway Christmas grotto. Entry fee applies, Adults $2, Children $1 and the children get to drive / operate Thomas and Friends on our large layout. There are 6 layouts to view and the model railway Christmas tree.
Don't forget the great coffee and food at FOOLS OF DESIRE at the market end of Conway lane.
Stunning GARDEN ART set of 3
Small Medium Large
Choose your colours to order
Pick up Rangiora
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Our December SuperSeniors Newsletter is out now.
In this issue, we introduce you to the new Minister for Seniors, Hon Dr Ayesha Verrall. We also have tips from CERT NZ on avoiding scams this festive season, details on low-cost prepaid broadband for seniors and much more!
Make sure you read it … View moreOur December SuperSeniors Newsletter is out now.
In this issue, we introduce you to the new Minister for Seniors, Hon Dr Ayesha Verrall. We also have tips from CERT NZ on avoiding scams this festive season, details on low-cost prepaid broadband for seniors and much more!
Make sure you read it and pass it on to others you think might be interested bit.ly...
Hey neighbours,
What would you do in this situation?
North Canterbury resident Dylan Bateup was baffled to receive a note in his mailbox berating him for the state of his long grass.
Bateup has lived at the house in Rangiora for about two years without any complaints from neighbours, or his … View moreHey neighbours,
What would you do in this situation?
North Canterbury resident Dylan Bateup was baffled to receive a note in his mailbox berating him for the state of his long grass.
Bateup has lived at the house in Rangiora for about two years without any complaints from neighbours, or his landlords – his parents.
What are your thoughts on neighbours leaving notes like this?
Fifty giant penguin sculptures have been installed throughout Christchurch and in the surrounding towns of Akaroa, Rolleston, Lincoln and Kaiapoi..
Each giant penguin sculpture has been decorated by commissioned artists, while 65 smaller penguins have been decorated by schoolchildren.
Visitors … View moreFifty giant penguin sculptures have been installed throughout Christchurch and in the surrounding towns of Akaroa, Rolleston, Lincoln and Kaiapoi..
Each giant penguin sculpture has been decorated by commissioned artists, while 65 smaller penguins have been decorated by schoolchildren.
Visitors are encouraged to visit all the sculptures on the trail, upload photos of each, and vote for their favourite. This can all be done via the phone app Pop Up Penguins 2020. It contains information about each penguin, its artist and a map of where they can all be found. Read more here.
With vibrant urban precincts to explore, excellent museums and galleries, and plenty of good-value eating and drinking opportunities, you don't have to break the bank on a trip to the South Island’s biggest city.
Here’s our itinerary for how you can spend a day in Christchurch on a $50 … View moreWith vibrant urban precincts to explore, excellent museums and galleries, and plenty of good-value eating and drinking opportunities, you don't have to break the bank on a trip to the South Island’s biggest city.
Here’s our itinerary for how you can spend a day in Christchurch on a $50 budget.
What are your tips for free or cheap eats and entertainment in Christchurch?
The first 200 to register their event, whether your usual BBQ, street party or something new like a plant swap, will be sent a packet of seeds to help you get started!
You can also write something nice (in 30 words or less) about your neighbours, community or acts of neighbourliness you've … View moreThe first 200 to register their event, whether your usual BBQ, street party or something new like a plant swap, will be sent a packet of seeds to help you get started!
You can also write something nice (in 30 words or less) about your neighbours, community or acts of neighbourliness you've experienced with their new 'Notes for Neighbours' - any sort of note goes including poems! These will be shared on their Facebook, Instagram and website and 5 will be specially chosen to be featured on posters across Aotearoa.
Register your event, big or small, here today:
Do you have a connection (past or present) to Swannanoa School? In 2021, the school celebrates its 150th Anniversary and the current team would love your ideas on how this should be commemorated. Come along for a social chat at The Platform 6:30pm 8 Dec to share your ideas and maybe a story or two.… View moreDo you have a connection (past or present) to Swannanoa School? In 2021, the school celebrates its 150th Anniversary and the current team would love your ideas on how this should be commemorated. Come along for a social chat at The Platform 6:30pm 8 Dec to share your ideas and maybe a story or two. We look forward to seeing some familiar faces from the past! Click on the facebook event page for more info.
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Evacuation zones in North Canterbury will be reviewed after modelling showed coastal towns Kaiapoi and Pegasus could flood in a tsunami.
Environment Canterbury commissioned GNS Science to model the impacts of various tsunami scenarios for North Pegasus Bay, after work completed for Christchurch … View moreEvacuation zones in North Canterbury will be reviewed after modelling showed coastal towns Kaiapoi and Pegasus could flood in a tsunami.
Environment Canterbury commissioned GNS Science to model the impacts of various tsunami scenarios for North Pegasus Bay, after work completed for Christchurch last year resulted in larger evacuation zones for the city.
The report shows that the largest tsunami threats could affect areas of the district outside current evacuation zones, including parts of the Kaiapoi and Pegasus townships. Read the full story here.
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