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They are set to travel a route taken by soldiers returning home from the Great War 100 years ago.
A group of Kiwis have organised a fundraising trek on horseback to highlight the plight of those suffering post traumatic stress injury.
The Long Road Home fundraiser began at St Arnaud on January 5 … View moreThey are set to travel a route taken by soldiers returning home from the Great War 100 years ago.
A group of Kiwis have organised a fundraising trek on horseback to highlight the plight of those suffering post traumatic stress injury.
The Long Road Home fundraiser began at St Arnaud on January 5 and will follow a 110 kilometre trek to Hanmer Springs.
Spice up your Summer BBQ with Tegel Smokey Chipotle Chicken Tenders!
This simple recipe takes only 30 minutes to pull together and is guaranteed to be a hit with the kids, in-laws and neighbours. Chunky chicken tenders coated in flavoursome chipotle spices served with a delicious lemon garlic … View moreSpice up your Summer BBQ with Tegel Smokey Chipotle Chicken Tenders!
This simple recipe takes only 30 minutes to pull together and is guaranteed to be a hit with the kids, in-laws and neighbours. Chunky chicken tenders coated in flavoursome chipotle spices served with a delicious lemon garlic sour cream and parsnip and potato wedges, this will be the highlight of the barbie. Give them a go this weekend.
Motorists travelling on North Canterbury’s State Highway 7 between Waipara and Waikari are advised to expect delays over the coming months as work on a $3.5million safety upgrade continues.
The NZ Transport Agency says stop/go traffic management and 30km/h speed restrictions will be in place … View moreMotorists travelling on North Canterbury’s State Highway 7 between Waipara and Waikari are advised to expect delays over the coming months as work on a $3.5million safety upgrade continues.
The NZ Transport Agency says stop/go traffic management and 30km/h speed restrictions will be in place along parts of the route from today (Tuesday, 8 January) until mid-March. Read more
A North Canterbury group has won an Australasian conservation award for raising the profile of endangered species.
The Ashley Rakahuri Rivercare Group (ARRG) was up against seven other finalists for the Australasian Wildlife Management Society (AWMS) annual award for practical wildlife management.… View moreA North Canterbury group has won an Australasian conservation award for raising the profile of endangered species.
The Ashley Rakahuri Rivercare Group (ARRG) was up against seven other finalists for the Australasian Wildlife Management Society (AWMS) annual award for practical wildlife management.
The group's win recognised the practical work it did to protect endemic braided river birds in the Ashley-Rakahuri River, including the wrybill, black-fronted tern, black-billed gull and the banded dotterel, all of which nest on clean shingle banks and islands in the river.
Can anyone bring a washing machine back from Invercargill for me please? Just to Chch as I can pick it up from there. Willing to pay. THANKS FOR THE HELP. Local carrier helped me out.
Signing up with a business mentor saved and helped grow a North Canterbury woman's burgeoning enviro…
Marriage automatically invalidates any previous will (unless the will was made while you were planning this marriage).
If you already have children, you need a new will. Otherwise, all your possessions (including furniture, vehicles, heirlooms, animals, etc, except business items) and the first … View moreMarriage automatically invalidates any previous will (unless the will was made while you were planning this marriage).
If you already have children, you need a new will. Otherwise, all your possessions (including furniture, vehicles, heirlooms, animals, etc, except business items) and the first $155,000 of your money/land/investments (plus 1/3 of the rest) will automatically go to your new spouse. There may also be unexpected issues about who is a 'child'. Just make a will (please). You can do it here and now. We've changed our system to include free review of the signed will to confirm it is legally valid. autom.io...
Experienced painter /plasterer is looking for work over the holiday period if anyone has painting or plastering they require doing. Phone Jordan 027 450 6968
Thank you all for your support over 2018. We've got one more week off and will be back with our first edition for 2019 on Wednesday, January 9.
What issues do you think we should write more about in 2019? We're also keen to hear about cool projects and people doing great things in North … View moreThank you all for your support over 2018. We've got one more week off and will be back with our first edition for 2019 on Wednesday, January 9.
What issues do you think we should write more about in 2019? We're also keen to hear about cool projects and people doing great things in North Canterbury. Send us a PM or email emma.dangerfield@stuff.co.nz
For 8 - 11 year olds, at Arts in Oxford Gallery, 10.30 - 12.30. Bookings essential, 6 places only. $10 for all 5 morning sessions, all materials supplied. A variety of art and crafts, expert tutors. Call in, ring 03 312 1639 or email artsinoxfordgallery@gmail.com for further information. … View moreFor 8 - 11 year olds, at Arts in Oxford Gallery, 10.30 - 12.30. Bookings essential, 6 places only. $10 for all 5 morning sessions, all materials supplied. A variety of art and crafts, expert tutors. Call in, ring 03 312 1639 or email artsinoxfordgallery@gmail.com for further information. Please pay fee to secure a place.
Four kittens have been saved from certain death by an eagle-eyed North Canterbury rubbish dump worke…
5 x cute wee fluffy kittens, born 18th December and ready to be collected first week of Feb as will be 8 weeks old.
2boys
girls
Not vaccinated, new owner to do this
Not microchipped
Yes flea and wormed treated… View more5 x cute wee fluffy kittens, born 18th December and ready to be collected first week of Feb as will be 8 weeks old.
2boys
girls
Not vaccinated, new owner to do this
Not microchipped
Yes flea and wormed treated
Well handled by kids and adults so perfect for family life.
You are welcome to view, DEPOSIT of 50% to be paid on confirmation of hold, only to go to good homes.
There is nothing better than getting out for a ride with your friends. But before getting out on your bike, make sure you take time to check out some great ways to help you and your mates enjoy the ride this summer!
Remember the most experienced rider should ride at the back of the pack, and … View moreThere is nothing better than getting out for a ride with your friends. But before getting out on your bike, make sure you take time to check out some great ways to help you and your mates enjoy the ride this summer!
Remember the most experienced rider should ride at the back of the pack, and plan your stops along the way. If you find yourself ahead of the group slow down and wait for others to catch up. And as always, ride your own ride and stay Shiny Side Up!
Hi neighbours,
What do you get when you combine go-carts with the luge, and race down the side of a ski mountain? It's called mountain carting; and it's easily the most fun Brook Sabin has ever had.
This cool ride is at Cardrona - the South Island ski resort. Although most Kiwis head … View moreHi neighbours,
What do you get when you combine go-carts with the luge, and race down the side of a ski mountain? It's called mountain carting; and it's easily the most fun Brook Sabin has ever had.
This cool ride is at Cardrona - the South Island ski resort. Although most Kiwis head there during the winter ski season, in the warmer months it's a summer playground. Click here to read all about it. Have you given this a go?
The first RANGIORA SUNDAY MARKET for 2019 will be held this Sunday in our usual place, BLAKE STREET CAR PARK. We expect about 40 stalls all with great bargains from summer hats, clothing, plants, swan plants, fishing gear, bikes, books, jewellery, soaps, candles,health products, L P records from … View moreThe first RANGIORA SUNDAY MARKET for 2019 will be held this Sunday in our usual place, BLAKE STREET CAR PARK. We expect about 40 stalls all with great bargains from summer hats, clothing, plants, swan plants, fishing gear, bikes, books, jewellery, soaps, candles,health products, L P records from the 60's 70's, organic grown food, wood craft, toys, sausage sizzle, etc etc. for a stall call Arthur on 03 745 91 48 Rangiora. We would like to have more food stalls.
AND, don't forget THOMAS AND FRIENDS for young children to operate, and RANGI, Rangiora's friend of THOMAS for children to have their picture taken in at our club rooms beside the market, look for the signs.
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