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3031 days ago

New flowers and vege varieties

Mei Leng Wong Reporter from NZ Gardener & Get Growing

Hello neighbours, here's a look at some new plants out in garden centres this month.

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3032 days ago

Selwyn's hammer heading to battle

Matthew Salmons Reporter from Selwyn & Ashburton Outlook

Any Selwynites heading to Horncastle arena to support Murray 'the hammer' Chappell? Or the Pre-Bash to back Heart Kids? Read all about Murray's dedication to coming out king of the ring below.

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3034 days ago

New Zealand's first smart playground opens, but some parents aren't impressed

Matthew Salmons Reporter from Selwyn & Ashburton Outlook

What do you think Selwynites? Is combining traditional playground fun with modern technology good, bad or no big deal? Would you be interested in seeing the technology in other playgrounds in the Selwyn district?
Comments may be used for our conversations page in our next edition. If you'd … View more
What do you think Selwynites? Is combining traditional playground fun with modern technology good, bad or no big deal? Would you be interested in seeing the technology in other playgrounds in the Selwyn district?
Comments may be used for our conversations page in our next edition. If you'd rather your comment was not used in print, please end it with #NFP.

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3034 days ago

Join NZ Gardener's September campaign to save our pollinators!

Mei Leng Wong Reporter from NZ Gardener & Get Growing

Hello neighbours,
September is Bee Aware Month, and our September issue comes with lots of ideas and projects to help the bees. Top 3 things you can do:

1. The September issue comes with free wildflower seeds. Plant them and register your bee-friendly garden on our map. www.stuff.co.nz...

2.… View more
Hello neighbours,
September is Bee Aware Month, and our September issue comes with lots of ideas and projects to help the bees. Top 3 things you can do:

1. The September issue comes with free wildflower seeds. Plant them and register your bee-friendly garden on our map. www.stuff.co.nz...

2. Take part in The Great Kiwi Bee Count. www.stuff.co.nz...

3. Sign the petition against the sale of pesticides containing bee-harming neonicotinoids. www.stuff.co.nz...

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3035 days ago

Get decorating with these great deals from Resene

Resene

Doing a little decorating? You'll want to know about our great deals! Get 25% off Resene premium paints, stains, primers and sealers 10L. Buy one Resene testpot, get one FREE. Available to Resene ColorShop or DIY cardholders. If you don’t have a card, sign up for a FREE one on the … View moreDoing a little decorating? You'll want to know about our great deals! Get 25% off Resene premium paints, stains, primers and sealers 10L. Buy one Resene testpot, get one FREE. Available to Resene ColorShop or DIY cardholders. If you don’t have a card, sign up for a FREE one on the Resene website or while you’re in store. Find out more

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3035 days ago

Car crashes down bank in rural Canterbury

Reporter Selwyn & Ashburton Outlook

A helicopter has been called to a car stuck down a bank in rural Canterbury.
A car has crashed off West Coast Rd (State Highway 73) near Castle Hill Dr in Castle Hill shortly before 1pm on Monday.

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3035 days ago

Poll: Sneezes, hiccups and excuses.

Reporter Selwyn & Ashburton Outlook

Hay-fever season is descending upon us, in great gusts of pollen and bouts of sneezing. This got us talking (and sneezing) in the office. Does a sneeze or hiccup require an "excuse me"? What do you say when you sneeze or hiccup?

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Sneezes, hiccups and excuses.
  • 41.7% Excuse me. All air that leaves the body requires forgiveness!
    41.7% Complete
  • 8.3% Nothing, why ask forgiveness for an involuntary act?
    8.3% Complete
  • 50% Depends on where you sneeze.
    50% Complete
12 votes
3035 days ago

Canterbury Country cricketers crossing the Tasman

Reporter Selwyn & Ashburton Outlook

Canterbury Country cricketers are heading to Brisbane for a 10-day pre-season cricket tour.

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3035 days ago

Record land values set for Methven arable farm

Reporter Selwyn & Ashburton Outlook

The final bid of $8.25 million for a 144 hectare farm near the Mid Canterbury township of Methven has broken the record for arable land values.

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3035 days ago

Drivers told to be careful after two kea killed on road

Reporter Selwyn & Ashburton Outlook

Two kea have died after they were hit by vehicles near Arthur's Pass.
The Department of Conservation (DOC) is urging drivers to slow down and be careful around the endangered birds, which often congregate near the state highway.

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3036 days ago

There is still time left to register for our youth panel

The Team from Ministry of Education

Register your interest for a new youth advisory group and online youth forum for education. If you’re aged between 14 and 18 years old, or know someone who is, then encourage them to get involved.

Registrations are open until Sunday 3 September. You can register HERE. #myeducationmyvoice

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3038 days ago

Want $350 towards your winter power bill?

The Team from Neighbourly.co.nz

To thank you for being a valued member, we want to give you the chance to WIN $350 towards your winter power bill!

For your chance to go into the draw, simply purchase your daily newspaper, Sunday Star-Times or TV Guide and find the keyword to enter. The competition runs until 10th September … View more
To thank you for being a valued member, we want to give you the chance to WIN $350 towards your winter power bill!

For your chance to go into the draw, simply purchase your daily newspaper, Sunday Star-Times or TV Guide and find the keyword to enter. The competition runs until 10th September 2017.

Plus, because you're a valued Neighbourly member, we're giving you a bonus keyword so you can get an extra entry! Your bonus keyword is: SPECIAL

To enter, head to www.stuff.co.nz/DailyPower or text the keyword to 3444.
Find out more

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