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Turn a tired old clothesline into a stylish garden feature that brings joy to the chore of getting your washing out in the sun. Finish in Resene Waterborne Woodsman Crowshead. Find out how to create your own with these easy step by step instructions.
FRIDAY 21 & SATURDAY 22 MARCH, 10AM - 2PM
After an incredible turnout at our recent open days, we’re excited to open our doors to you again!
Join us at our open days and explore our lifestyle and care options, tour our show homes and see the amenities on offer. Plus, for a limited time,… View moreFRIDAY 21 & SATURDAY 22 MARCH, 10AM - 2PM
After an incredible turnout at our recent open days, we’re excited to open our doors to you again!
Join us at our open days and explore our lifestyle and care options, tour our show homes and see the amenities on offer. Plus, for a limited time, when you move into an independent apartment or townhouse, we’ll give you a $15,000 House of Travel Gift Card*.
*Participating villages only, Ts and Cs apply
What can you do if you buy something that breaks soon after you buy it? It's time for another helpful Q&A.
Today we have Andrew Hubbard from Citizens Advice Bureau New Zealand (CABNZ) who will be answering your questions about your consumer rights.
A little bit about Andrew:
Dr … View moreWhat can you do if you buy something that breaks soon after you buy it? It's time for another helpful Q&A.
Today we have Andrew Hubbard from Citizens Advice Bureau New Zealand (CABNZ) who will be answering your questions about your consumer rights.
A little bit about Andrew:
Dr Andrew Hubbard is deputy chief executive of Citizens Advice Bureau New Zealand (CAB) and loves working for the CAB so much that he’s been there for more than fifteen years.
Andrew believes in the difference people can make working together in the community and loves being able to support the work of the more than 2000 CAB volunteers across the motu. Andrew’s background is in policy and he’s been actively involved in consumer issues for the fifteen years he’s been at the CAB.
Andrew and the CAB team are ready to answer your questions about your consumer rights. This might be questions about when you can get a refunds, your rights when buying via Facebook or overseas, product delivery issues and what to do if a retailer won't sort a problem out for you.
Andrew is here live on Wednesday from 9.30am for your questions.
We've all heard about the school lunch saga happening around the country, with some questioning the quality of the meals. Since kids can be picky eaters, it raises the question - what makes a great school lunch?
Let's not debate why times are tough and these kids need school lunches, … View moreWe've all heard about the school lunch saga happening around the country, with some questioning the quality of the meals. Since kids can be picky eaters, it raises the question - what makes a great school lunch?
Let's not debate why times are tough and these kids need school lunches, let's brainstorm!
Share your favourite lunches from your school days or the go-to meals your kids love! Perhaps we can come up with a menu of crowd-pleasing school lunches...
Commence Monday night 5th May 6.45pm for a period of 12 weeks with option to carry on in the club. Cost $50.00. Good young tutor.
Register by email admin@rangiorabridgeclub.co.nz; visit website www.rangiorabridgeclub.co.nz.... Phone Dawn 0273142557 for info. Clubrooms 31 Good Street behind the … View moreCommence Monday night 5th May 6.45pm for a period of 12 weeks with option to carry on in the club. Cost $50.00. Good young tutor.
Register by email admin@rangiorabridgeclub.co.nz; visit website www.rangiorabridgeclub.co.nz.... Phone Dawn 0273142557 for info. Clubrooms 31 Good Street behind the museum.
For Rodnie and Bryan, retirement at Ryman’s Edmund Hillary Village is all about seizing every opportunity to explore. From trekking through Nepal and enduring the cold in Antarctica to immersing themselves in Aboriginal culture in the Australian Outback, their epic retirement proves that age is … View moreFor Rodnie and Bryan, retirement at Ryman’s Edmund Hillary Village is all about seizing every opportunity to explore. From trekking through Nepal and enduring the cold in Antarctica to immersing themselves in Aboriginal culture in the Australian Outback, their epic retirement proves that age is no barrier to discovery. Just as Sir Edmund Hillary pushed the limits of exploration, residents of his namesake village continue to chart their own extraordinary journeys.
“We’ll keep travelling for as long as we can,” says Rodnie.
Click read more for the full story.
Probus is a social club that provides retirees and semi-retirees with social outings, fun and friendship as you take part in a range of activities, trips and outings.
If this sounds like you, come along to our next meeting to find out more. Enjoy a cup of tea or coffee and be entertained by … View moreProbus is a social club that provides retirees and semi-retirees with social outings, fun and friendship as you take part in a range of activities, trips and outings.
If this sounds like you, come along to our next meeting to find out more. Enjoy a cup of tea or coffee and be entertained by this months interesting guest speaker.
Our Club meets the 3rd Wednesday of every month. The next meeting is at 9.45am Wednesday 19 March 2025 upstairs at the The Kaiapoi Club, 113 Ravens Quay, Kaiapoi.
Email us on kaiapoiprobus@gmail.com or ring Steve on 0274 310 383 for more information.
Or you can make contact via our website www.kaiapoiprobus.co.nz....
Does anyone have a Goldair Queen electric blanket they no longer want or is not working because the plug is broken?? One of the two plugs is broken on mine and rather than buy a whole new blanket, if I can find a replacement I could use it. If someone had a blanket I could either provide them with … View moreDoes anyone have a Goldair Queen electric blanket they no longer want or is not working because the plug is broken?? One of the two plugs is broken on mine and rather than buy a whole new blanket, if I can find a replacement I could use it. If someone had a blanket I could either provide them with a spare plug or I could buy a plug off them as typically, you can't get parts for them! Photo shows what I need!
Our experts deliver fast, cost-effective Feasibility Assessments so you can move ahead with confidence. Plus, if you choose Cato Bolam for your project, we’ll credit the cost back to you. Call us today: 0800 2 CATOBOLAM
Thinking of buying or developing land? What’s the first question you … View moreOur experts deliver fast, cost-effective Feasibility Assessments so you can move ahead with confidence. Plus, if you choose Cato Bolam for your project, we’ll credit the cost back to you. Call us today: 0800 2 CATOBOLAM
Thinking of buying or developing land? What’s the first question you should ask? 🔍
✅ What can I build on this site? (Zoning & planning rules)
✅ Are there any hidden costs or risks? (Geotech, flood zones, services)
✅ How much will development cost? (Feasibility & budgeting)
✅ What’s my timeline? (Consent process & approvals)
Speed bumps are a hot topic in many neighborhoods - they aim to slow down speeding drivers, but they also impact everyone on the road. In your opinion, do you think they do the trick or are they just an inconvenience?
Share your thoughts below.
This is a beauty, looks amazing.
The top is a lovely slab of Macrocarpa, the legs are Oregon.
This beautiful table stands 470mm high, 460mm wide, 1500mm long.
The wood has been coated with poly urethane, showing casing its stunning rustic look.
$300 and its yours!
If you get a text asking you to pay a speeding fine, please do not click on the link.
We’re aware of a text scam that includes a link to pay a speeding fine, claiming to be from Police.
Police do not issue speeding fines via text, this text is not from us, please don’t click the link.
Easily change the height and layout of the shelves any time as your plants grow or the items you want to showcase change with this handy pegboard finished in Resene Colorwood Whitewash. Find out how to create your own with these easy step by step instructions.
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