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To all RANGIORA SUNDAY MARKET stall holders and visitors to the market. Please note that the market will not be open until level 1 for health and safety reasons as we have more than 100 plus people in the market area at any given time.
To those interested in having a stall at our market please … View moreTo all RANGIORA SUNDAY MARKET stall holders and visitors to the market. Please note that the market will not be open until level 1 for health and safety reasons as we have more than 100 plus people in the market area at any given time.
To those interested in having a stall at our market please email Arthur at sir.arthur@xnet.co.nz or phone 03 745 91 48 or a message to our facebook page.
The RANGIORA SUNDAY MARKET is operated by the NORTH CANTERBURY MODEL RAILWAY CLUB Inc as a building fund raiser.
Turn an old school desk into a stylish side table or hallway feature with a touch of Resene colour and Resene Aquaclear.
Upcycled industrial items like this work really well alongside modern furnishings to give your home an eclectic style. A piece like this is also a … View moreTurn an old school desk into a stylish side table or hallway feature with a touch of Resene colour and Resene Aquaclear.
Upcycled industrial items like this work really well alongside modern furnishings to give your home an eclectic style. A piece like this is also a great way to introduce pops of colour that you might not be brave enough to attempt on a larger scale.
Make the most of this weekend with this easy step by step project idea from Resene.
Find out how to create your own.
Coronavirus has us celebrating our local businesses, does that extend to your Big Day? We've spoken to wedding venues who are hopeful people will commit to a local wedding in the future. The Sunday Star-Times is keen to speak to a couple who have new plans to keep their wedding in New Zealand.… View moreCoronavirus has us celebrating our local businesses, does that extend to your Big Day? We've spoken to wedding venues who are hopeful people will commit to a local wedding in the future. The Sunday Star-Times is keen to speak to a couple who have new plans to keep their wedding in New Zealand. If you're willing to be interviewed and identified for a story, please email kelly.dennett@stuff.co.nz.
We are (very) excited to say that the May issue of NZ Gardener is on sale today, and absolutely packed with the good stuff! Lynda Hallinan reflects on 60 lessons for gardeners from the lockdown (with plenty of idea on what you can sow and grow in May); there's a bumper gardening quiz; we … View moreWe are (very) excited to say that the May issue of NZ Gardener is on sale today, and absolutely packed with the good stuff! Lynda Hallinan reflects on 60 lessons for gardeners from the lockdown (with plenty of idea on what you can sow and grow in May); there's a bumper gardening quiz; we suggest five herbs to reduce anxiety and promote calmness; and visit a Taupo sanctuary full of art and alive with native birds and a wild and wonderful garden in Glenorchy. And since we've been gardening in isolation, Jack Hobbs talks to gardeners on the Chatham Islands about how they keep things growing, 650km from the nearest garden centre. Normally our subscribers get their copy before it goes on sale, of course, but things aren't quite normal right now so if your copy hasn't arrived yet, it should be with you very soon! We are so pleased to have a new issue of your favourite magazine for you, and I cannot wait to hear what you think. NZ Gardener has been informing and inspiring New Zealand gardeners for more than 75 years and we're incredibly grateful to our readers, especially our subscribers, because we couldn't do it without you. And by the way subscribing is easy and a much cheaper way to get your magazine each month! And would an NZ Gardener sub make a great Mother's Day gift this Sunday, you ask? I think we all know the answer to that! Jo
Hi Neighbours,
If you have ordered a parcel to be delivered by courier during lockdown, Stuff/Homed would love you to take part in this short poll please. We would like to know if you have had problems with the theft of courier parcels (not just delays) from your letterbox or porch, or if this not… View moreHi Neighbours,
If you have ordered a parcel to be delivered by courier during lockdown, Stuff/Homed would love you to take part in this short poll please. We would like to know if you have had problems with the theft of courier parcels (not just delays) from your letterbox or porch, or if this not been an issue. If you would like to add detail or comment, please email me. Thank you.
We have made a fun little activity book to keep the kids entertained. Click on the "read more button" to download, then print.
Our Mother's Day activity book features:
Arts and crafts
Letters and poems
Treats and recipes
Pampering and relaxation ideas
Favours and coupons
No matter … View moreWe have made a fun little activity book to keep the kids entertained. Click on the "read more button" to download, then print.
Our Mother's Day activity book features:
Arts and crafts
Letters and poems
Treats and recipes
Pampering and relaxation ideas
Favours and coupons
No matter how you spend it, we hope you have a wonderful Mother's Day 😊
The Covid-19 pandemic has shown us all how quickly life can change. For many New Zealanders, this has meant job losses or significant pay cuts – and the family pantry suddenly empty.
For the past two months, there’s been a huge demand for food parcels from local charities around the … View moreThe Covid-19 pandemic has shown us all how quickly life can change. For many New Zealanders, this has meant job losses or significant pay cuts – and the family pantry suddenly empty.
For the past two months, there’s been a huge demand for food parcels from local charities around the country. Find out what we’ve been doing behind the scenes to support these charities who are helping New Zealanders get back on their feet.
(PS – we want to say a special ‘thank you’ to all of you who have made a donation at your local store. Your generous support is helping keep New Zealanders fed.)
During this time of COVID-19, it’s important we remember the different signs of stroke and that stroke is always a medical emergency.
One New Zealander every hour experiences stroke. But if you think F.A.S.T. you could save someone’s life and give them the best chance of recovery.
F - … View moreDuring this time of COVID-19, it’s important we remember the different signs of stroke and that stroke is always a medical emergency.
One New Zealander every hour experiences stroke. But if you think F.A.S.T. you could save someone’s life and give them the best chance of recovery.
F - Face - Is it drooping on one side?
A - Arm - Is one arm weak?
S - Speech - Is it mixed up, slurred or lost?
T - Take Action - Call 111 immediately.
Think F.A.S.T., act fast, and keep looking out for each other.
Thank you, from the Stroke Foundation of New Zealand.
Hi Neighhours,
It's been a tough last few weeks, right? When life gets hard and the world gets scary, it's our loved ones we turn to for support.
But this extraordinary coronavirus pandemic is different. Many of us can't see our most special friends and whānau because we want to … View moreHi Neighhours,
It's been a tough last few weeks, right? When life gets hard and the world gets scary, it's our loved ones we turn to for support.
But this extraordinary coronavirus pandemic is different. Many of us can't see our most special friends and whānau because we want to keep them safe, and we want to get through this as a nation by following social distancing and Covid-19 Alert Level 3 rules.
While thousands of people are returning to work, visiting friends and family outside of your bubble may still be off the cards for some time longer.
Do you have a message for someone you can't see in person? A shout out to a sibling or best friend? A much-loved and missed grandparent? A new baby you need to virtually cuddle?
Level 3 Love Letters is an opportunity to share a video message for a loved one on Stuff.
You can upload your video here so we can share it with them and New Zealand
A virtual fly-through of Stadium Waimakariri has been released as construction on the $28 million sporting facility resumes.
Architects Warren & Mahoney released the virtual look through the new stadium last month, just before construction was able to restart when New Zealand moved into … View moreA virtual fly-through of Stadium Waimakariri has been released as construction on the $28 million sporting facility resumes.
Architects Warren & Mahoney released the virtual look through the new stadium last month, just before construction was able to restart when New Zealand moved into Covid-19 alert level 3.
Watch the video below and read more about the project here.
Howdy neighbours!
I am looking for any unwanted second hand building materials to build extra fencing and housing for my rescued ducks
The following sorts of things would be useful if you have any you don't want.
* Wire netting suitable for keeping dogs OUT (lots needed ASAP)
* … View moreHowdy neighbours!
I am looking for any unwanted second hand building materials to build extra fencing and housing for my rescued ducks
The following sorts of things would be useful if you have any you don't want.
* Wire netting suitable for keeping dogs OUT (lots needed ASAP)
* Old dog kennels, runs, rabbit/guinea pig/WHU hutches, runs (urgent)
* Old chicken coops and runs anything suitable to house ducklings next spring (urgent)
* Gates, stand alone fencing, runs, surrounds etc. (urgent)
* Cable ties
Also always appreciated:
* Clamshell plastic ponds or similar
* Screws especially self tapping square or phillips type 32mm or longer used is fine as long as they can be reused.
* Wire fencing, wire netting, chicken wire, sheep/cattle fencing incl offcuts
* Warratahs etc
* Plywood, old doors or old windows in wooden frames
* Metal brackets, braces supports, flat/straight or corner etc to join or brace wooden sections
* Planks of wood
* Polythene clear plastic, including the thickish clear plastic that you often find as part of the packaging on new furniture, beds, etc
* Waratahs all lengths
* Or unwanted artificial grass/Astro turf, or grass green
* Donations of feed (chicken feed, grains, cat or dog food, non mouldy scraps) to help with the ~250kg per week feed requirements.
* Also if anyone has an old automatic washing machine they no longer need, it would be outdoors used to wash towels and other linen used for ducklings, so wouldn't matter if it had like small leaks etc as long as all functions (wash, spin, drain water) worked.
These items can be dropped off (contactless) by texting me on 020 406 41485 to arrange
If you can help with any of the above please text 020 406 41485
Https://www.facebook.com/uninhibitedducks
Forty full time equivalent staff have lost their jobs as the hotel will close permanently.
Hi all, we are relocating and have a printer, compost bin and 4 baby mice we found without a mother. Anyone that would like to collect with contact less collection?
Did your mum transform rainy days into hot chocolate and bad moods into giggles?
Show you care, whether she’s with you or far away.
Enter our Mother’s Day competition before 6 May 2020 for a chance to win!
Too many memories to choose from? Here’s our team with some inspiration.
Follow this … View moreDid your mum transform rainy days into hot chocolate and bad moods into giggles?
Show you care, whether she’s with you or far away.
Enter our Mother’s Day competition before 6 May 2020 for a chance to win!
Too many memories to choose from? Here’s our team with some inspiration.
Follow this link to enter our competition.
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