Swannanoa - Ohoka, Swannanoa

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218 days ago

This week's prize draw!

The Team from Neighbourly.co.nz

Winners of the $100 Farmers vouchers in this week's Neighbourly prize draw are:

Gustavo Silva from Auckland Central

Mary Halliday from Port Waikato

Emily Taylor from Rolleston

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Winners of the $100 Farmers vouchers in this week's Neighbourly prize draw are:

Gustavo Silva from Auckland Central

Mary Halliday from Port Waikato

Emily Taylor from Rolleston

Neil Morrison from Invercargill

Get in touch with our Neighbourly Helpdesk team before the 30th of April to claim your prize by heading here.

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218 days ago

Stollen Rooftop camper

Margaret from Swannanoa - Ohoka

Our lovely Dutch guests had a rooftop camper stolen off the top of their vehicle last night (Friday).
The car was parked on the corner of South Eyre/Browns Road with a for sale sign on. The awful person/people must have had tools available to unscrew and it was heavy.
Please contact me if you … View more
Our lovely Dutch guests had a rooftop camper stolen off the top of their vehicle last night (Friday).
The car was parked on the corner of South Eyre/Browns Road with a for sale sign on. The awful person/people must have had tools available to unscrew and it was heavy.
Please contact me if you saw anything.

219 days ago

Get painting with Resene plant-based paints!

Resene

Plant-based paints are made just like normal paint but everything in the tin comes from plants and minerals.

Plus they’re Eco Choice approved with low odour and easy water clean-up, so you can paint or stain your place with ease.

Available from Resene ColorShops.
Find out more

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219 days ago

Shoe Rack

Elisabeth from Rangiora

Fairly new, holds 8 pairs of shoes comfortably. Pick up only.

Price: $10

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219 days ago

Potted colour

The Team from Resene ColorShop Rangiora

Express yourself with this artistic dip-dye paint effect using Resene paints. Find out how to create your own with these easy step by step instructions.

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220 days ago

Lonicera nitida plants (Box Honeysuckle)

Vicki from Rangiora

Good sized plants. Looks like buxus when grown but grows at twice the speed. Tiny oval dark green leaves. Plant in full sun or semi shade. Ideal plant to shape into balls cones etc perfect for planting now $3.00 per plant

Price: $3

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220 days ago

Turn downsizing stress into strength

Charles Upham Retirement Village

Downsizing can open the door to a new stage of your life that is rich in opportunity. However, it can be a daunting prospect. If you are embarking on a new chapter of life, the thought of shedding familiar possessions can feel even more stressful. This can be true even if the life changes are a … View moreDownsizing can open the door to a new stage of your life that is rich in opportunity. However, it can be a daunting prospect. If you are embarking on a new chapter of life, the thought of shedding familiar possessions can feel even more stressful. This can be true even if the life changes are a good thing, such as a move to somewhere you will love to live.

Once you understand why you have this feeling, you can reframe it as creating a new environment that will support your present life while reminding you of your best experiences.

Click read more for the full article.

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220 days ago

Pears 2kg bags doyenne du comice

Sue from Kaiapoi

freshly picked firm pears
great for bottling or dehydrating
sold at gate
larger amounts available please text 021 2222838
bramleys road turn off lineside road 2nd house on left

Price: $5

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221 days ago

Minimalist Design in Apartment Living

The Team from Ryman Healthcare

Ryman’s Charles Upham Retirement Village resident Di is a former fashion designer, artist and self-confessed shoe hoarder who travels, still paints and has stamped her eclectic minimalist style on her apartment.

She gives us her top 3 design tips on how she’s turned her space into a … View more
Ryman’s Charles Upham Retirement Village resident Di is a former fashion designer, artist and self-confessed shoe hoarder who travels, still paints and has stamped her eclectic minimalist style on her apartment.

She gives us her top 3 design tips on how she’s turned her space into a beautiful home.
Find out more

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224 days ago

Poll: Could we live without public bins?

The Team from Neighbourly.co.nz

Many public rubbish bins are being removed by councils due to the large costs of regularly emptying them. Do you think we can adapt and live without them?

Type 'Not For Print' if you wish your comments to be excluded from the We Say You Say column of your local paper.

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Could we live without public bins?
  • 11.6% Yes
    11.6% Complete
  • 87.9% No
    87.9% Complete
  • 0.6% Other - I'll share below
    0.6% Complete
2661 votes
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224 days ago

Large pumpkins

Sue from Kaiapoi

large and meduim spray free pumpkins locally grown
sold at gate $5 for large or 2 smaller
Bramleys road turn off lineside road 2nd house on left

Price: $5

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224 days ago

Spray-Free Garlic for Sale

Lilian from Eyrewell Forest

Limited Quantities
Elephant Garlic $8 a bulb (pictured)
Marbled Purple Stripe $5 a bulb (pictured)
Silverskin (pictured) $5 a bulb
Ajo Roja, Asian, Turban, Purple Stripe, Artichoke $5 a bulb
Bulbils also available. Limited Quantities. PM me. … View more
Limited Quantities
Elephant Garlic $8 a bulb (pictured)
Marbled Purple Stripe $5 a bulb (pictured)
Silverskin (pictured) $5 a bulb
Ajo Roja, Asian, Turban, Purple Stripe, Artichoke $5 a bulb
Bulbils also available. Limited Quantities. PM me. $7 for 10

Negotiable

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224 days ago

Doyenne du comice pears

Sue from Kaiapoi

freshly picked firm pears
great for dehydrating and bottling
$3 per kg for orders over 2kg
pick up Bramleys Road off lineside road
text 021 2222838

Price: $3

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226 days ago

Lonicera nitida plants (Box Honeysuckle)

Vicki from Rangiora

Good sized plants. Looks like buxus when grown but grows at twice the speed. Tiny oval dark green leaves. Plant in full sun or semi shade. Ideal plant to shape into balls cones etc perfect for planting now $3.00 per plant

Price: $3

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226 days ago

Wanted clean jars jars for jam and relish

Sue from Kaiapoi

Anyone got loads of jars spare?
Happy to pick up or drop off at our gate
Bramleys Road 2nd house from corner

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