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It is beginning to look a lot like Christmas!

It is beginning to look a lot like Christmas!

Do you have any festive tips your community needs to know about? Post them here!

2561 days ago

Did you know many Timaru Herald stories are on Neighbourly?

Doug Sail Reporter from The Timaru Herald

Click the link below to read some of our best stories each day right here on Neighbourly.

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2563 days ago

Oh, hay Santa what a sleigh!

Doug Sail Reporter from The Timaru Herald

Some crafty work near Waimate has resulted in a well-timed hit. Can you tell us about any other similar works of Christmas art in South Canterbury?

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2565 days ago

Have your say on UK-NZ trade

Ministry of Foreign Affairs and Trade

New Zealand is preparing for a future free trade agreement with the United Kingdom. We’re asking for New Zealanders’ views now, so we can take them into account right from the start of the process.

Key benefits we will be looking for include removing tariffs and other barriers that restrict… View more
New Zealand is preparing for a future free trade agreement with the United Kingdom. We’re asking for New Zealanders’ views now, so we can take them into account right from the start of the process.

Key benefits we will be looking for include removing tariffs and other barriers that restrict the flow of goods and services between our countries, and closer cooperation on progressive trade issues, including environmental protections.

To make your voice heard, just answer our quick poll question and share your thoughts.
Have your say

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2565 days ago

Spotted a Lovely Letterbox?

Resene

Is there a letterbox in your neighbourhood that makes you smile? One the kids always make you drive past? Maybe you've spotted an eye-catching roadside oddity on your Summer car trip.

We want to see the craziest, quirkiest and most colourful letterboxes in New Zealand. Share photographs of … View more
Is there a letterbox in your neighbourhood that makes you smile? One the kids always make you drive past? Maybe you've spotted an eye-catching roadside oddity on your Summer car trip.

We want to see the craziest, quirkiest and most colourful letterboxes in New Zealand. Share photographs of unique letterboxes you come across these holidays and you’re in the draw to win one of four $500 prizes including a $250 Prezzy® card and $250 Resene voucher. Plus the owner of the winning letterbox wins the same prize!

Explore the entries and share a Lovely Letterbox now.
Learn More

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2577 days ago

Would you want to work in this building?

Doug Sail Reporter from The Timaru Herald

A lack of weather protection and structural integrity provided by Waimate's District Council offices' roof tiles have become a major concern as the building continues to leak.

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2568 days ago

Do like viewing Christmas decorated houses?

Doug Sail Reporter from The Timaru Herald

Here's a list of the Christmas decorated houses we know of so far in South Canterbury.
You can message us below on this page to add your house to the list or email lyn.milne@timaruherald.co.nz

TIMARU
9 Gleniti Rd (gold coin donation, proceeds to Child Cancer Foundation)
23 Melton St
255 … View more
Here's a list of the Christmas decorated houses we know of so far in South Canterbury.
You can message us below on this page to add your house to the list or email lyn.milne@timaruherald.co.nz

TIMARU
9 Gleniti Rd (gold coin donation, proceeds to Child Cancer Foundation)
23 Melton St
255 Fairview Rd
134 Morgans Rd
19 Rosebrook Rd
59 Tyne St
52 Kauri St
121 Gleniti Road (from Dec 15)
24 Kauri St

TEMUKA
16 Seddon St
30 Birkett St
23B Harris St
89 Murray St
108 Waitohi Temuka Rd
212 Orakipaoa Island Rd
194 Boiling Down Road
1 North Town Belt

GERALDINE
1 Darby St

WAIMATE
39 Opie St
40 Harris St
33 Maude St

PLEASANT POINT
58 Kabul St

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2570 days ago

Mountain Buggy dumped by mistake

Andres from Ashburton District

Hello everyone,... here is my sort of urgent problem that I would like to tell to see if I can still have the chance and lots of good luck to try to recover this pram. A couple of years ago a friend of my wife lend her a Mountain Buggy 3 wheels stroller, green one, with shade cover. The thing is I … View moreHello everyone,... here is my sort of urgent problem that I would like to tell to see if I can still have the chance and lots of good luck to try to recover this pram. A couple of years ago a friend of my wife lend her a Mountain Buggy 3 wheels stroller, green one, with shade cover. The thing is I always thought she gave her away and by the time we moved house (nearly year ago, September 2017) I went to Resource Recovery Park 25 Range Street, Ashburton and dumped there. Don’t know if was destroyed or not, may be it was put up for sale in the shop, hopefully. Is here when I must ask to any one please, that bought a green stroller Mountain Buggy from that place I will appreciate if you out there could sell it to me please. This stroller has a huge sentimental value for this lady and I just destroyed without any questions. I will appreciate any help or information to try to take it back with the owner. Thanks a lot everyone.


Andres

2571 days ago

Time is running out to make a submission on the Alpine Energy shares sale proposal...

Doug Sail Reporter from The Timaru Herald

The Timaru District Council has received well over 300 submissions on the share sale proposal and a submission against it was launched on Friday. Submissions close 5pm today (December 10).

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2572 days ago

Summer safety checklist: Fall-proofing your home

The Team from ACC New Zealand

With warmer weather heading our way, gardening is a great way to stay fit and get regular doses of Vitamin D to help strengthen our bones.

The Home Safety checklist will give you practical tips on how to avoid falls, sprains and strains while pulling those stubborn weeds. For example, when … View more
With warmer weather heading our way, gardening is a great way to stay fit and get regular doses of Vitamin D to help strengthen our bones.

The Home Safety checklist will give you practical tips on how to avoid falls, sprains and strains while pulling those stubborn weeds. For example, when you’re gardening avoid heavy lifting and use long-handled tools so you’re not bending over for long periods. Steady yourself when bending and standing, no pesky weed is worth falling for!

A new movement called Live Stronger for Longer is helping to reduce the risk of falls by providing practical information and free resources. We want to help you stay on your feet, and living the life you want to live.

Take the home safety checklist with your friends and family and join the movement today.

Proudly brought to you by ACC, HQ&SC, MOH and your local community health providers.

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2572 days ago

Give a gift for good this festive season

Jason Cowlam from New Zealand Red Cross

It’s not just the festive season. It’s also cyclone season. Cyclones are happening more often, they‘re getting more severe, destructive and deadly – and they’re even reaching us here in New Zealand. What would you do if you lost everything?

During this time of giving, … View more
It’s not just the festive season. It’s also cyclone season. Cyclones are happening more often, they‘re getting more severe, destructive and deadly – and they’re even reaching us here in New Zealand. What would you do if you lost everything?

During this time of giving, give a gift for good to help those who need it most. You can easily help them with warmth, water, meals, shelter, community outreach and welfare centre support.
Click here to help

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2573 days ago

Givealittle’s Celebration with the Nation

Givealittle

We’re so grateful to all the generous sorts who’ve chipped in to get us here. So, let’s lose the gifts… and turn our big day into a celebration with the nation.

For every $10 donated from you, Spark Foundation will give $10 too – up to a grand total of $10,000 across all 10 charities.
Give here

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2574 days ago

ON THIS SUNDAY - THE MARVELLOUS MAYFIELD CHRISTMAS MARKET

Janine from Ashburton District

Come and join us this Sunday 9 December. The weather forecast is looking good!!

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2576 days ago

*WIN* a Christmas book pack!

Simon & Schuster

Click LIKE or THANK to go into a draw to win a pack of five best-selling books!

The pack includes Cassandra Clare’s brand new blockbuster, Queen of Air and Darkness, the epic finale to The Dark Artifices series; the ever-popular Kate Furnivall returns with her deeply moving The Survivors; … View more
Click LIKE or THANK to go into a draw to win a pack of five best-selling books!

The pack includes Cassandra Clare’s brand new blockbuster, Queen of Air and Darkness, the epic finale to The Dark Artifices series; the ever-popular Kate Furnivall returns with her deeply moving The Survivors; In Pieces is actress Sally Field’s haunting and powerful memoir; Fear is the inside story of President Trump, as only Bob Woodward can tell it; and finally, take a peek into Reese Witherspoon’s world with the beautiful Whiskey in a Teacup.

Simply click LIKE or THANK to enter! Goodluck!

T&Cs apply.
See more books!

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2577 days ago

Which side of the live cattle shipment argument do you agree with?

Doug Sail Reporter from The Timaru Herald

A "state of the art" livestock carrier due in the Port of Timaru to take on board 3700 live cattle for China has draw fire from an animal welfare group.

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2580 days ago

Supporting kiwi kids and learning

The Warehouse New Zealand

The Zoofari programme helps Kiwi kids enjoy a day of learning at their local zoo because we believe that teaching children today can lead to a lifetime of love for animals and the environment.

Show your support before the 18th December by donating in your local store today!

The Warehouse, … View more
The Zoofari programme helps Kiwi kids enjoy a day of learning at their local zoo because we believe that teaching children today can lead to a lifetime of love for animals and the environment.

Show your support before the 18th December by donating in your local store today!

The Warehouse, partnering with you for a better community.

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