Swannanoa - Ohoka, Swannanoa

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Got some bits to give away?

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2195 days ago

How are you affected by the teachers' strike?

Georgia Reporter from Stuff

Hi neighbours,

What do you think about the teachers' strike? Thousands of Canterbury primary school teachers and principals are striking across the region today.

About 143 primary schools have closed, affecting around 50,000 school children. It's the third in a series of rolling … View more
Hi neighbours,

What do you think about the teachers' strike? Thousands of Canterbury primary school teachers and principals are striking across the region today.

About 143 primary schools have closed, affecting around 50,000 school children. It's the third in a series of rolling strikes, and even bigger strikes including both primary and secondary school teachers haven't been ruled out yet.

Teachers say the strike action is calling for better pay and working conditions, more learning support, including for children with special needs, and smaller class sizes.

So, do you support the strike action? Or do you think they should have accepted the previous offer? Are you a striking teacher? Or a parent that's been affected by the strike action? Let us know your thoughts in the replies below.

(Please add "NFP/not for print" if you do not want your images/ comments used on Stuff)

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2190 days ago

Free desks and chairs

Michelle from Belfast

2 x corner desks and 3 x straight desks and 3 x sets of drawers for under desks and lots of office chairs. Need gone urgently. Pick up from kaiapoi
Update: Gone pending pick up at 5:30pm today

Free

2190 days ago

Great gift for that 'Hard to buy for' person in your life

Susan from

Do you have someone to buy for this Christmas that is really difficult to buy for, we have a great solution.

A beautifully presented gift pack containing a choice of 3 of our honey flavours for just $29.50. All packed in glass jars, you can choose from
Creamed Clover, Honey Dew (Runny Honey),… View more
Do you have someone to buy for this Christmas that is really difficult to buy for, we have a great solution.

A beautifully presented gift pack containing a choice of 3 of our honey flavours for just $29.50. All packed in glass jars, you can choose from
Creamed Clover, Honey Dew (Runny Honey), Manuka or Thyme honey.

100% Kiwi 100% Natural 100% Pure

Get your orders in early to avoid disappointment.
Please email: honeysales@queenbeez.net.nz

Negotiable

2190 days ago

Women: you can totally nail trades

Ara Institute of Canterbury

If you like working with your hands, don’t let outdated stereotypes put you off a rewarding career in trades. Women enjoy just as much success and job satisfaction as their male colleagues and sometimes leave the guys in their wake.

A great example is Pasifika student Tepora Rokotavo who did … View more
If you like working with your hands, don’t let outdated stereotypes put you off a rewarding career in trades. Women enjoy just as much success and job satisfaction as their male colleagues and sometimes leave the guys in their wake.

A great example is Pasifika student Tepora Rokotavo who did a pre-trade course in electrical studies with us at Ara Institute of Canterbury. Tepora achieved 93% in her final exams – an outstanding result – and is now on her way to becoming a qualified electrician. We love helping female students into trades careers.

If this sounds like your kind of thing, explore your options here.
Find out more!

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2190 days ago

Pinesbeach Gala Sunday 25th November

Linda from Kaiapoi

Family Fun Day 10am till 3pm. Stalls Arts and craft, 2nd Hand, Food, all kinds. Baby Show, Miss/ Master Pines Beach, Running races etc. All day entertainment Natural Magic, Sport Suzy. Bands and lots more

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2190 days ago

Timeshare Queenstown.

Tracy from Swannanoa - Ohoka

Floating week timeshare at The Ridge Resort on Goldfield Heights. Friday to Friday week.

Price: $2,500

2190 days ago

Quality Soy Candles, Soap, Bath Bombs and Diffuser Reeds for Christmas

Sharon from Rangiora

Are you looking for some beautiful gift ideas for Christmas. Check out my handmade cold press soaps and 100% soy candles on my facebook page.  www.facebook.com... or my website www.sharonmiller.nz... for pricing

Negotiable

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2192 days ago

This IS overcharging - $2000 or $2500 PLUS 'disbursements' - for straight-forward probate? No....

Director / lawyer from Kiwilaw

Someone elsewhere in New Zealand (whose identity or locality I shall not disclose) told me of two law firms who quoted $2000 and $2500 respectively, plus disbursements, for an application for probate.

I can confirm that there was nothing complicated about the application. It fell easily within my… View more
Someone elsewhere in New Zealand (whose identity or locality I shall not disclose) told me of two law firms who quoted $2000 and $2500 respectively, plus disbursements, for an application for probate.

I can confirm that there was nothing complicated about the application. It fell easily within my standard application service for $400.

That is price gouging. There is no basis for it. None. (And yes, you may quote me.)

2191 days ago

Marlon Williams in Christchurch!

Eccles Entertainment

In celebration of his three wins at this year’s VNZMA’s for Album of the Year, Best Solo Artist and Best Video, Marlon Williams has just added five new shows in addition to his performance with the Auckland Philharmonia Orchestra at Villa Maria Winery.

Where: Townhall
When: Sunday 3rd … View more
In celebration of his three wins at this year’s VNZMA’s for Album of the Year, Best Solo Artist and Best Video, Marlon Williams has just added five new shows in addition to his performance with the Auckland Philharmonia Orchestra at Villa Maria Winery.

Where: Townhall
When: Sunday 3rd March 2019

Ticketek member’s pre-sale runs from 9am – 5pm NZ on Thursday 22nd November from www.ticketek.co.nz

General public tickets on sale 12.00pm NZ Friday 23rd November from www.ticketek.co.nz
Find out more!

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2191 days ago

Garden Diary 2019 early bird offer!

Mei Leng Wong Reporter from NZ Gardener & Get Growing

Use the diary to keep track of your garden’s progress throughout the seasons. Record what you’ve sown, grown and harvested each month, and plan ahead with timely checklists of key garden chores for beginners and expert gardeners. It's also packed with handy horticultural hints, … View moreUse the diary to keep track of your garden’s progress throughout the seasons. Record what you’ve sown, grown and harvested each month, and plan ahead with timely checklists of key garden chores for beginners and expert gardeners. It's also packed with handy horticultural hints, troubleshooting tips and delicious seasonal recipes so you can make the most of your homegrown harvests. Order before the official on-sale date for $11.90 (save $4). Early bird special price runs until November 25, 2018.

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2191 days ago

Need ham for Christmas?

Farmlands

Spend $1,000 in a single transaction on selected products at Farmlands and get a FREE half ham on the bone. Find out more!

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2191 days ago

Wilshire Ewe with Lambs at Foot

David from Woodend

Shedding two year old Wiltshire Ewe with two Ewe lambs.

Price: $300

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2191 days ago

Lambs For Sale

David from Woodend

Wiltshire cross Romney. Assortment of Wethers and Ewes.

Price: $120

2211 days ago

Ashley Church Garage Sale

Jeneane from Rangiora

A plea please to the dealer who helped me set up my table at the sale yesterday morning. The box with the all the Adams Titian Ware (5 tea plates, two dinner plates, two vegetable dishes etc), which hadn't been put out or unpacked - I'd love it back. It is commission work for a Dunedin … View moreA plea please to the dealer who helped me set up my table at the sale yesterday morning. The box with the all the Adams Titian Ware (5 tea plates, two dinner plates, two vegetable dishes etc), which hadn't been put out or unpacked - I'd love it back. It is commission work for a Dunedin Street Vintage customer, which was destined for that table of mine! I'd be happy for you to keep the black and white plate for the price you paid for the box.

2194 days ago

Chicken dumping on the rise in North Canterbury

Nicole Mathewson Reporter from Northern Outlook

It's not just dogs and cats that get abandoned as the festive season approaches – chickens are also being dumped on roadsides, fords and reserves across North Canterbury.

North Canterbury Chicken Rescue founder Manda Gill says the volunteer group receives the most complaints about … View more
It's not just dogs and cats that get abandoned as the festive season approaches – chickens are also being dumped on roadsides, fords and reserves across North Canterbury.

North Canterbury Chicken Rescue founder Manda Gill says the volunteer group receives the most complaints about abandoned chickens between November and March.

People abandon them for various reasons, but mainly because the chicks turn out to be roosters.

"I think everything deserves a fair shot at life," she says.

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