Eyrewell Forest, West Eyreton

Schools close for the day

Reporter Northern Outlook

Are you a parent who has been affected by school closures in North Canterbury today? How has it affected your plans? Do you think the decision was justified/made too early/something else? Let us know in the comments below. (Comments may be used in print)

Poll: How's your summer been?

Reporter Sunday Star Times

From weeks on end of blistering hot days to calamitous cyclones, we've pretty much had it all this summer. The extreme temperatures in some parts are in stark contrast to other storm-battered coastal zones Tell us how summer's been in your area.

How's your summer been?

• This summer has been a winner.
• We've had a summer of contrasts - hot and spicy, wet and stormy.
• It's been a fairly typical Kiwi summer.
• Summer? What summer?

Vote View Results

• 37.1% This summer has been a winner.
  37.1% Complete
• 48.9% We've had a summer of contrasts - hot and spicy, wet and stormy.
  48.9% Complete
• 10% It's been a fairly typical Kiwi summer.
  10% Complete
• 4.1% Summer? What summer?
  4.1% Complete

1336 votes

Rangiora's Ben Oliver called up for Commonwealth Games

Jonathan Leask Reporter from Northern Outlook

The Commonwealth Games has been on Ben Oliver's radar for a while and now it is a reality. The Rang…

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TSB Mobile Mortgage Manager

TSB

If you’re searching for a great home loan rate or considering switching banks, look no further than our 4.39% p.a. fixed for two years. Chat to one of our Mobile Mortgage Managers, they’re available seven days a week and can even come to you - wherever and whenever it suits. Offer ends 29 March… View moreIf you’re searching for a great home loan rate or considering switching banks, look no further than our 4.39% p.a. fixed for two years. Chat to one of our Mobile Mortgage Managers, they’re available seven days a week and can even come to you - wherever and whenever it suits. Offer ends 29 March 2018. Find out more

Christchurch the pothole capital of New Zealand

Nicole Mathewson Reporter from The Press

Nearly seven years since the earthquakes and despite millions of dollars spent on road repairs, Christchurch appears to be the pothole capital of New Zealand.

Last year, the Christchurch City Council received 994 complaints about potholes, spent over $525,000 fixing more than 19,000 (about $27 … View moreNearly seven years since the earthquakes and despite millions of dollars spent on road repairs, Christchurch appears to be the pothole capital of New Zealand.

Last year, the Christchurch City Council received 994 complaints about potholes, spent over $525,000 fixing more than 19,000 (about $27 each) and paid out $2000 in compensation for vehicle damage.

Wellington City Council spent $12,782 repairing 394 potholes in the last financial year, and Dunedin City Council spent $27,000 identifying and repairing 4500 potholes. Further south, Invercargill City Council spent about $60,000.

Ex-Cyclone Gita weather hits New Zealand

Nicole Mathewson Reporter from The Press

States of emergency have been declared in Christchurch, Nelson-Tasman , Selwyn, Grey, Buller, Westland, and Taranaki on Tuesday as ex-Cyclone Gita bears down on the country.

Follow the latest updates on Stuff.co.nz and Press.co.nz

Ohoka Rugby registrations

Tim Fulton from Ohoka Rugby Club

We're open for registrations for the 2018 season for new and returning players from Under 6 to Senior Div 1 and 2. Go to sporty.co.nz/ohokarugby to sign up for the new season

Cheers, Tim
Ohoka Rugby President
Phone 021 08716027
Email weeklyeditor@xtra.co.nz

North Canterbury U16 girl's rugby squad on track for kick off

Jonathan Leask Reporter from Northern Outlook

North Canterbury is just a few players shy of having their first U16 girl's rugby team. Canterbury …

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Sefton finish on top in Country Premier cricket

Northern Outlook

Defending champions Sefton leapt to the top of the CRV Ambreed Country Premier One Day competition s…

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What is the market value of your home, lets find out together

Andrea from Rangiora

Book in a Market Appraisal of your home with me and go in the draw to win a yummy dinner voucher worth $100.00. Marketing campaign runs through February - April.

From 'everything I dreamed of' to depression: the realities of retirement

Nicole Mathewson Reporter from The Press

After a lifetime of work, the leap into retirement can offer a new lease of life – or it can provide too much free time.

Reporter Laura Baker spoke with four people about their personal experiences after leaving the workforce.

Come and join us for an evening of Colour Confidence with our Resene Colour Expert!

The Team from Resene ColorShop Rangiora

On Tuesday 6 March 5.30-7.30pm at Resene ColorShop, 83 Victoria Street, Rangiora.

FREE to attend. Reserve your place today by emailing rangiora.colorshop@resene.co.nz with your name and phone number.

We look forward to seeing you there!

Off grid electricity

Matt from Eyrewell Forest

Would be great to hear from anyone with real life experience living with off grid solar power system.

Waimakariri Gearing Up for Gita

Rahul Deo Neighbourly Lead from Rangiora

Hi Neighbours,
Hope everyone's prepared for Cyclone Gita's arrival and we do not get effected as projected. However, listed below are some useful links for awareness especially for those who were planning to visit west coast tomorrow:
www.waimakariri.govt.nz...

www.stuff.co.nz...

… View moreHi Neighbours,
Hope everyone's prepared for Cyclone Gita's arrival and we do not get effected as projected. However, listed below are some useful links for awareness especially for those who were planning to visit west coast tomorrow:
www.waimakariri.govt.nz...

www.stuff.co.nz...

Stay Tight and take care !

A special Children's Day message from Simon Barnett

The Team from Children's Day

"They say love is spelt T-I-M-E," never a truer word spoken. youtu.be...