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A North Canterbury farm supplier is phasing out plastic packaging in favour of paper as it aims to help the agriculture industry become much greener.
Waimakariri's mayor has gone in to bat for employees of Rangiora's Bunnings store after it was named as one of seven marked for closure.
Dan Gordon said he spoke with the company's HR department after hearing of the planned closure, which would affect 21 staff.
The plan had come as… View moreWaimakariri's mayor has gone in to bat for employees of Rangiora's Bunnings store after it was named as one of seven marked for closure.
Dan Gordon said he spoke with the company's HR department after hearing of the planned closure, which would affect 21 staff.
The plan had come as a surprise, given the store was well located in the centre of Rangiora and had recently added a garden centre, he said.
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If your windows & doors are in need of some TLC, our team is fully operational and able to help you during Alert Level 2 :)
We are following stringent health & safety protocols to ensure the safety of all our customers and teams.
Head to our dedicated Covid-19 updates page … View moreHi Neighbours!
If your windows & doors are in need of some TLC, our team is fully operational and able to help you during Alert Level 2 :)
We are following stringent health & safety protocols to ensure the safety of all our customers and teams.
Head to our dedicated Covid-19 updates page for information on our Alert Level 2 H&S procedures:
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The freeze on tenancy terminations has impacted 'Mum and dad' landlords in ways no-one could have predicted prior to Covid-19.
An illegal mountain of baled waste that can be seen from the Christchurch Northern Motorway will not be moved any time soon.
The 4000 bales of rubbish at a site on Spencerville Rd, owned by Renew Energy Ltd (REL) and ERP Group Ltd, are destined for a yet-to-be-built waste-to-energy plant in … View moreAn illegal mountain of baled waste that can be seen from the Christchurch Northern Motorway will not be moved any time soon.
The 4000 bales of rubbish at a site on Spencerville Rd, owned by Renew Energy Ltd (REL) and ERP Group Ltd, are destined for a yet-to-be-built waste-to-energy plant in Belfast.
REL also intends to store up to 10 times as much waste at a site on Blakes Rd,in Belfast, for five years while it builds the South Island's first waste-to-energy plant. Its consent application is currently on hold while more detail is sought by ECan.
Waimakariri MP Matt Doocey says residents are concerned about the proximity of the site to houses, a large aquifer and a stream, a cemetery, and a meatworks. Read more: here
Our libraries opened on Monday 18 May. Like all public spaces at the moment, there are some new processes in place to keep you safe. Learn more...
Got a local business that went over and above during lockdown? Is there one you’ve really missed - or one that's brightened your day? Maybe it’s a business who just needs a helping hand at the moment...
Nominate them for a Local Like! Your shoutout could appear as an advert on Stuff, on… View moreGot a local business that went over and above during lockdown? Is there one you’ve really missed - or one that's brightened your day? Maybe it’s a business who just needs a helping hand at the moment...
Nominate them for a Local Like! Your shoutout could appear as an advert on Stuff, on Neighbourly, or in your local paper. Plus you could win a bag of feijoas (or a $100 voucher to the business you nominate).
As a nation, we recently held a moving ANZAC Day commemoration. So now is a good time to reflect on how we treat our military personnel during and after their service. It speaks volumes about who we are as New Zealanders.
Let’s not leave those who serve our country behind.
Can New Zealand … View moreAs a nation, we recently held a moving ANZAC Day commemoration. So now is a good time to reflect on how we treat our military personnel during and after their service. It speaks volumes about who we are as New Zealanders.
Let’s not leave those who serve our country behind.
Can New Zealand do more to ensure that past, present and future service people - and their whānau – are recognised and supported?
Join the conversation now at missionfeedback.co.nz
Hey neighbours, how do you feel about this divisive household dilemma?
Is taking your shoes off in someone's home the right and hygienic thing to do, or do you see being asked to remove your shoes as a total imposition?
It's one of many home dilemmas we come across on Homed, along … View moreHey neighbours, how do you feel about this divisive household dilemma?
Is taking your shoes off in someone's home the right and hygienic thing to do, or do you see being asked to remove your shoes as a total imposition?
It's one of many home dilemmas we come across on Homed, along with toilet paper over or under? cutlery up or down in the dishwasher? top sheet or no top sheet?, to name a few. Read more about the arguments for each and see how many people agree with you, here.
How many of you have heard of Arapawa Island? If you've got 10 friends or family (remember those social distancing rules), it's only $35 a night for this island escape.
Make the most of your retirement with less stress, and a whole lot of fun with SBS Unwind, a Reverse Equity Mortgage loan. The idea is simple – homeowners aged over 60 stay in their house but free up some money from the property to live their life.
Use the money however you like, while the … View moreMake the most of your retirement with less stress, and a whole lot of fun with SBS Unwind, a Reverse Equity Mortgage loan. The idea is simple – homeowners aged over 60 stay in their house but free up some money from the property to live their life.
Use the money however you like, while the flexible loan means regular payments aren’t required and you can repay all or some of the loan at any time.
For more details visit our website, contact your local SBS branch or call 0800 727 2265.
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Bunnings Warehouse is proposing the closure of seven stores, affecting 145 staff.
Stores earmarked for closure include the Ashburton Warehouse, the Hornby and Hastings Trade Centres and four smaller format stores Cambridge, Rangiora, Te Awamutu and Putaruru.
The announcement comes after a … View moreBunnings Warehouse is proposing the closure of seven stores, affecting 145 staff.
Stores earmarked for closure include the Ashburton Warehouse, the Hornby and Hastings Trade Centres and four smaller format stores Cambridge, Rangiora, Te Awamutu and Putaruru.
The announcement comes after a "network review" and due to the "challenges of the recent trading environment," the retailer said.
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