Swannanoa - Ohoka, Swannanoa

Register your event this Conservation Week

The Team from Department of Conservation

It’s Conservation Week next month. You can celebrate by showing your backyard some love, through getting involved in activities and events either in your own backyard or in our big New Zealand backyard.

Do you have a conservation event that you’d like to have featured on our website? List… View moreIt’s Conservation Week next month. You can celebrate by showing your backyard some love, through getting involved in activities and events either in your own backyard or in our big New Zealand backyard.

Do you have a conservation event that you’d like to have featured on our website? List it here: List your event

Calls for 'miracle drug' to be funded in New Zealand after life-changing results

Emma Dangerfield Reporter from Northern Outlook

It has been labelled a miracle drug in terms of cancer treatment, and North Canterbury man Jack Davi…

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Double Mattress

Tania from Rangiora

Hi, I have a double mattress to give away, can be picked up this weekend. Message me for details to where to pick up.

Free

Spontaneously prepared for failure

Shannon Beynon Reporter from Northern Outlook

I have a confession to make. I'm a closet extrovert. This wars regularly with the introvert that li…

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A North Canterbury Family who lost everything in a house fire thank the public

Northern Outlook

A North Canterbury family who lost everything in a Rangiora house fire last week say they are amazed…

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Second-hand clothes build schools for African orphans

Reporter Northern Outlook

These ladies leave for Uganda this weekend and would welcome more donations to buy more items for the orphans.

Prudence from Hurunui District Council saves ratepayers from large EQ cost

Reporter Northern Outlook

Good news! Ratepayers in the Hurunui district will not be overburdened by the cost of infrastructure repairs thanks to adequate insurance provisions put in place by the council.
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Asbestos checks begin for quake-damaged property in Hurunui

Reporter Northern Outlook

Worried about asbestos? The council can help get your home checked before you start any repairs.

Wheat pack slippers

Suzie from Rangiora

pop these in the microwave for toastie warm feet

Price: $5

Boys Jacket

Toni from Kaiapoi

Size 14 quicksilver jacket excellent condition.
$30

Negotiable

Summer Starter countdown: The annual fun run returns to Christchurch

Nicole Mathewson Reporter from The Press

On your marks, get set, get ready to go.

In just 60 days, thousands of feet, paws and wheels will hit the streets of east Christchurch for the city's annual charity fun run.

The ASB Summer Starter will kick off from the New Brighton Pier on November 26 and this year organisers have … View moreOn your marks, get set, get ready to go.

In just 60 days, thousands of feet, paws and wheels will hit the streets of east Christchurch for the city's annual charity fun run.

The ASB Summer Starter will kick off from the New Brighton Pier on November 26 and this year organisers have stepped up the options for participants, youngsters and their furry friends.

Master your knife like a chef? Tell us and WIN

FreshChoice Oxford

Hi neighbours! Whether you're perfecting that roast beef, filleting fish with your eyes closed or whipping up that memorised cake recipe that never lets you down, there may be a pro chef in you! Share your pro cooking tip now, and you could win a $100 gift voucher!

We're also offering … View moreHi neighbours! Whether you're perfecting that roast beef, filleting fish with your eyes closed or whipping up that memorised cake recipe that never lets you down, there may be a pro chef in you! Share your pro cooking tip now, and you could win a $100 gift voucher!

We're also offering you the chance to receive a premium set of Gormé Kitchen Knives in all our stores! All you need to do is shop with us to COLLECT 3 STICKERS in order to REDEEM your KNIVES at a heavily reduced price - up to 75% off! You will receive 1 sticker for every $15 you spend. There are 5 different knives to collect. Perfect for Christmas coming up, a gift for a friend or to add to your home. Start collecting in our store today.

- Your local FreshChoice team Share a tip and WIN

Insulation wanted for small project

Louise from Rangiora

Hi Neighbours,
We are looking for some insulation for a sleep out that my husband is building. If anyone has some that they do not need we would be keen to hear from you! Happy to pay.

PS3 Games

Toni from Kaiapoi

13 games all in good condition.
$100 for them all, will sell separately.

Negotiable

How much would you give to HEAR?

Loud Shirt Day is the annual appeal of The Hearing House and the Southern Cochlear Implant Paediatric Programme, two charities dedicated to enabling deaf children with cochlear implant or hearing aids to listen and speak like their hearing peers. Neither charity charges deaf children or their … View moreLoud Shirt Day is the annual appeal of The Hearing House and the Southern Cochlear Implant Paediatric Programme, two charities dedicated to enabling deaf children with cochlear implant or hearing aids to listen and speak like their hearing peers. Neither charity charges deaf children or their families for their services.

​Wear your LOUDEST shirt and DONATE
. For more information click on the link below.

Harcourts Twiss-Keir Realty proudly support “Loud Shirt Day”