Swannanoa - Ohoka, Swannanoa

It is beginning to look a lot like Christmas!

It is beginning to look a lot like Christmas!

Do you have any festive tips your community needs to know about? Post them here!

2442 days ago

Deseased Cat

Karen from Rangiora

i have picked up a poor Cat on Macphail Ave Rangiora
Long Hair Grey/White
Unsure of sex as too dark
Have scanned and is chipped but NOT registered Grrrr
Have done a letterbox drop
If you know someone living in this area who has a Cat please alert trhem to this post
Call Karen Cat Care 0212531842

2443 days ago

Thank you to everyone who entered our 2019 Neighbours Day Aotearoa Photo Contest! πŸ“ΈπŸ’™

The Team from Neighbourhood Support New Zealand

We loved seeing your snaps and reading about your awesome community events across the country bringing neighbours together over games, food, music, dance, and even art.

Congratulations to Masterton Neighbourhood Support, Central Taranaki Safe Community Trust, Neighbourhood Support Wanganui, … View more
We loved seeing your snaps and reading about your awesome community events across the country bringing neighbours together over games, food, music, dance, and even art.

Congratulations to Masterton Neighbourhood Support, Central Taranaki Safe Community Trust, Neighbourhood Support Wanganui, Napier Neighbourhood Support, Neighbourhood Support Papakura District and our other winners who are being sent home with a $100 Prezzy card courtesy of our friends at Neighbourly.

Until next year...

#NDA2019

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2443 days ago

Garage Sale

Thea from Swannanoa - Ohoka

Garage sale on Good Friday 19th and Saturday 20th at 1015 Two Chain Rd from 9am to 2pm. Includes household and kitchen items, baby gear, woman's and baby clothes, pool table, handcrafts plus more

Negotiable

2443 days ago

More mayoral candidates come forward for Waimakariri and Hurunui councils

Nicole Mathewson Reporter from Northern Outlook

Hurunui deputy mayor Marie Black and Waimakariri councillor Robbie Brine have announced their desire for the top job in their respective districts.

2444 days ago

Poll: Should the bumps near Culverden be flattened?

Nicole Mathewson Reporter from Northern Outlook

Work is under way to level some of the 'Balmoral bumps' on SH7 near Culverden. NZTA says it will aid safety and increase visibility. What do you think?

(Please write NFP if you don't want your comments published in Stuff/The Press)

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Should the bumps near Culverden be flattened?
  • 12.8% Yes, they encourage speeding and unsafe driving
    12.8% Complete
  • 86.4% No, they're fun to drive over
    86.4% Complete
  • 0.8% I'm not sure/something else (tell us in the comments)
    0.8% Complete
125 votes
2443 days ago

Delivery of new kerbside bins gets under way in Waimakariri

Nicole Mathewson Reporter from Northern Outlook

The first of Waimakariri's new rubbish and organics bins will be delivered this week.

The bins will be rolled out to residents who chose them as part of the district council's expanded kerbside collection service.

It is expected delivery will take until late June, with more than 17,500 … View more
The first of Waimakariri's new rubbish and organics bins will be delivered this week.

The bins will be rolled out to residents who chose them as part of the district council's expanded kerbside collection service.

It is expected delivery will take until late June, with more than 17,500 bins to be distributed. The first bins will be delivered in Cust before contractors move on to areas of Sefton and Oxford.

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2443 days ago

How about getting creative this Easter?

Resene

Whether you're a dab hand at DIY or a recycling rookie, why not make good use of the Easter break and show your neighbours your upcycling talents in the 2019 Resene Upcycling Awards!

Upcycling is all about taking a preloved item and transforming it - whether it's turning old … View more
Whether you're a dab hand at DIY or a recycling rookie, why not make good use of the Easter break and show your neighbours your upcycling talents in the 2019 Resene Upcycling Awards!

Upcycling is all about taking a preloved item and transforming it - whether it's turning old skateboards into a coffee table, pallets into a home entertainment unit or repurposing an old baby cot into a desk for your little learners.

Unleash your creativity on your neighbourhood by sharing your creation in this year's Resene Upcycling Awards. Make sure you tell us about any Resene paints, colours and stains you've used - and don't forget your before and after photos. You could win one of four prizes worth $500!

Entries close Sunday 5 May.
Enter now

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2444 days ago

Need to reseal a UK or Australian grant of probate in NZ? Don't pay $1350

Director / lawyer from Kiwilaw

I discovered yesterday that the Public Trust charges $1350 plus the High Court $50 fee, to reseal in New Zealand a grant of probate or letters of administration made in the UK or Australia.
I was a tad surprised.
This is a straightforward process, nowhere near as complicated as applying from … View more
I discovered yesterday that the Public Trust charges $1350 plus the High Court $50 fee, to reseal in New Zealand a grant of probate or letters of administration made in the UK or Australia.
I was a tad surprised.
This is a straightforward process, nowhere near as complicated as applying from scratch for a grant of administration in New Zealand.
I charge $390 all up, including the High Court fee and mail/courier costs. And that is consistent with my overall guideline hourly rate of $300+GST. (I have no idea what other lawyers charge.) Just letting you know, in case you know someone who needs to know....

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2444 days ago

The book "The Jersey" for sale

Bryce from Kaiapoi

The secrets behind the winning All Black team

Price: $25

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2450 days ago

Dudley Park Aquatic Centre - Closed For Maintenance

The Team from Waimakariri District Council

Hi Neighbours,

The Dudley Park Aquatic Centre is closed for scheduled maintenance and will re-open on the 25 April. While it may seem strange to close during the school holidays, it's actually a quieter time for the pools and will affect less customers overall. You can see what work is … View more
Hi Neighbours,

The Dudley Park Aquatic Centre is closed for scheduled maintenance and will re-open on the 25 April. While it may seem strange to close during the school holidays, it's actually a quieter time for the pools and will affect less customers overall. You can see what work is being done in the Youtube link below. Kaiapoi Aquatic Centre will remain open during this time.

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2445 days ago

Calls for changes to Local Government Act to allow bus service transfer ignored by Govt

Nicole Mathewson Reporter from The Press

Pleas for Government help to allow management of Christchurch's bus service to be transferred to the city council have fallen on deaf ears.

A letter co-signed by Christchurch mayor Lianne Dalziel and Environment Canterbury chairman Steve Lowndes asked for swift changes to be made to the Local… View more
Pleas for Government help to allow management of Christchurch's bus service to be transferred to the city council have fallen on deaf ears.

A letter co-signed by Christchurch mayor Lianne Dalziel and Environment Canterbury chairman Steve Lowndes asked for swift changes to be made to the Local Government Act, which currently blocks the transfer of public transport responsibilities from ECan to the city council.

But Transport Minister Phil Twyford said in a letter sent more than a month later that he had no intention to fast-track the changes needed.

Do you think management of the city's bus services should change? Read the full story by clicking the link below and share your thoughts in the comments. (Please write NFP if you don't want your comments used by Stuff/The Press).

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2445 days ago

RE: Yoga Classes Term 2

Marina from

Due to the many requests, classes will run this coming week,
Monday 5:45-6:45pm (pregnant women welcome to attend) upstairs at old Rangiora Hospital
Wednesday 6:45-7:45pm upstairs at old Rangiora Hospital
Thursday 12:10-12:50pm Town Hall
In the new term beginning 30th April - 5th July, the … View more
Due to the many requests, classes will run this coming week,
Monday 5:45-6:45pm (pregnant women welcome to attend) upstairs at old Rangiora Hospital
Wednesday 6:45-7:45pm upstairs at old Rangiora Hospital
Thursday 12:10-12:50pm Town Hall
In the new term beginning 30th April - 5th July, the following classes are added:
Monday 7-8pm Pregnancy Yoga at the old Hospital

Tuesday 12:10 - 12:50pm Town Hall
Wednesday 8-8:45pm old Hospital

Thursday 6:30-7:15am Fernside studio
Contact Marina for more details: 021 871 818

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2451 days ago

Chillies

Ian from Belfast

Greetings
I am interested in meeting those people who enjoy and grow their own Chilies
tooomoons@xtra.co.nz
Ian

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2447 days ago

3 Brown Shaver hens and coop for sale $60

Bob from Rangiora

Coop and small feeder in very used condition but still does the job!
1 hen is about 1 year old, the other 2 are close to 3 years old. I think they are all laying but they might stop soon while they moult. They are reasonably friendly but have been free ranging. All three have been recently treated… View more
Coop and small feeder in very used condition but still does the job!
1 hen is about 1 year old, the other 2 are close to 3 years old. I think they are all laying but they might stop soon while they moult. They are reasonably friendly but have been free ranging. All three have been recently treated with Avermectin for internal and external parasites, and were vaccinated as chicks against Marek's disease.
I would like them to go to a good home. Only selling due to downsizing our flock before we move.
Pick up Rangiora.

Price: $60

2447 days ago

Extreme Bathing Retreat

Marina from

I just finished attending the Extreme Bathing retreat at Maruia HS. It was sooo wonderful. I feel that i have changed my metabolism by eating almost vegan (one unfertilized egg a day), grain free diet and using hot/cold contrasts, staying in cold for up to 15 minutes. The retreat was lead by the … View moreI just finished attending the Extreme Bathing retreat at Maruia HS. It was sooo wonderful. I feel that i have changed my metabolism by eating almost vegan (one unfertilized egg a day), grain free diet and using hot/cold contrasts, staying in cold for up to 15 minutes. The retreat was lead by the brilliant Dr. Marc Cohen, assisted by Wim Hof teacher Johannes Egbert. Top Naturopathic Sports Nutritionalist Kira Sutherland, who partcipated, was also a wealth of information, especially around metabolism. See my Injoy Yoga and Therapy Facebook page for the many pictures.

I will gently introduce these concepts in the upcoming Golden Bay retreat 24-28th April.

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