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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!

2581 days ago

Givealittle’s Celebration with the Nation

The Team from 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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2581 days ago

Poll: Do you think Santa can be a woman?

Neighbourly from Neighbourly.co.nz

There have been a lot of discussions lately about whether Santa could be a woman. Even National Party Leader Simon Bridges joined the debate saying "just as Mary Poppins is a woman, Santa Claus is a man". What do you think? Can Santa be a woman? Read more here.

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Do you think Santa can be a woman?
  • 11.2% Yes
    11.2% Complete
  • 75.7% No
    75.7% Complete
  • 1.3% I'm not sure
    1.3% Complete
  • 11.8% I don't care
    11.8% Complete
3749 votes
2582 days ago

Nina Henry Dress Mens Jacket XL (Hardly used)

Kevin from Ashburton District

Soft Leather Lined Jacket with Tussels along back. Waiste belt and Wrist adjustment for fit . Under half price at $ 295.00 . Could also suit Medium Woman size. Ring 3084422 to view afternoons or evenings , in Hampstead Area of Ashburton.

Price: $292

2584 days ago

Make your best Split Second Decision

The Team from ACC New Zealand

No matter how long you’ve been riding, the unexpected can always happen. Be an even better rider with Ride Forever coaching. Find out more!

2584 days ago

'Tis the season for giving... but no junk please

Doug Sail Reporter from The Timaru Herald

A Timaru charity shop is frustrated by rubbish and unsaleable goods being dumped outside

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2585 days ago

Rain eases overnight, more could cause further issues

The Team from Neighbourly.co.nz

The rain may have eased overnight but the MetService is warning more rain could cause further issues for South Canterbury. According to the weather forecasting agency, the Timaru region had 17.6mm of rain on Sunday, but had not received any rain since 2am Monday. Residents throughout South … View moreThe rain may have eased overnight but the MetService is warning more rain could cause further issues for South Canterbury. According to the weather forecasting agency, the Timaru region had 17.6mm of rain on Sunday, but had not received any rain since 2am Monday. Residents throughout South Canterbury are being asked by the Timaru District Council to drive with care, and expect significant amounts of surface water. Read more

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2586 days ago

Have you told others your wishes?

Rachael Comer Reporter from The Timaru Herald

Delwyn Ritchie's gift of life to her sister has prompted a conversation about organ donation and a fundraising effort to help others.

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2588 days ago

Are you ready to batten down the hatches again?

Doug Sail Reporter from The Timaru Herald

A soggy and stormy end to spring could spell further erosion problems for Patiti Point on Timaru's eastern coastline.

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2587 days ago

Vote now! Resene colour your community

Resene

Resene has six incredible finalists up for People's Choice Award as part of 2018's Colour your Community competition - and they need your vote!

Simply head to the poll and choose who you think deserves a helping hand and some Resene products. Voting closes Sunday 2 December so make … View more
Resene has six incredible finalists up for People's Choice Award as part of 2018's Colour your Community competition - and they need your vote!

Simply head to the poll and choose who you think deserves a helping hand and some Resene products. Voting closes Sunday 2 December so make sure you get your vite in before then! By doing so, you can help make a real difference to an organisation doing great work in a Kiwi community.
Vote now!

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2588 days ago

Christmas is about giving

Doug Sail Reporter from The Timaru Herald

The generosity of people in South Canterbury has quickly come to fore around the Family Works/Timaru Herald Christmas tree.
Family Works staff Margaret Bruce, Liz Munro and Kate Oliver were at The Herald picking up a bevy of presents just two days after it was set up as a place to drop gifts to … View more
The generosity of people in South Canterbury has quickly come to fore around the Family Works/Timaru Herald Christmas tree.
Family Works staff Margaret Bruce, Liz Munro and Kate Oliver were at The Herald picking up a bevy of presents just two days after it was set up as a place to drop gifts to ensure "everyone gets a little something special to unwrap this Christmas".
Donations can be dropped off until December 21.
Read more about the tree and how to donate in the story link below.

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2590 days ago

Power outages remain as South Canterbury hit by heavy rain and snow

The Team from Neighbourly.co.nz

Totara Valley residents have woken to power outages as South Canterbury was subject to more wild weather overnight Tuesday. Alpine Energy says power went out at 10.45pm on Tuesday and was not expected to be restored until midday on Wednesday. Read more

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2590 days ago

Poll: Who should win Resene's Colour Your Community People's Choice Award? VOTE NOW!

The Team from Neighbourly.co.nz

We need your help! These SIX creative applicants who are finalists in for the People's Choice Award as part of Resene Colour My Community. Now it's up to you to decide who should receive the final prize! Read a little information about each of the ideas and how your support will help them… View moreWe need your help! These SIX creative applicants who are finalists in for the People's Choice Award as part of Resene Colour My Community. Now it's up to you to decide who should receive the final prize! Read a little information about each of the ideas and how your support will help them - and then cast your vote below. Voting closes Sunday 2 December. More information here.

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Who should win Resene's Colour Your Community People's Choice Award? VOTE NOW!
  • 16.2% 1) Riversdale Community House - Blenheim
    16.2% Complete
  • 6.1% 2) Belmont Centre - Auckland
    6.1% Complete
  • 6.7% 3) Churton Park Tennis and Recreational Club - Wellington
    6.7% Complete
  • 16.8% 4) Barnardos - Napier
    16.8% Complete
  • 10.6% 5) Ngataringa Organic Garden (NOG) - Auckland
    10.6% Complete
  • 43.7% 6) Maketu Volunteer Coastguard and Maketu Surf Club
    43.7% Complete
1450 votes
2613 days ago

Would you pay $600 a night to stay in a luxury glass house?

Doug Sail Reporter from The Timaru Herald

These glass houses are not the kind you grow food in, but a house with glass walls and a glass roof, that tourists hire so they can lie in bed and gaze up at the night sky.

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2598 days ago

Stand up NZ

White Ribbon

White Ribbon is asking men to take the online pledge and stand up, speak out and act to prevent men's violence towards women.

With 41% of a front line officers time spent dealing with family violence, we need you to stand up by taking The Pledge.

Find out more at whiteribbon.org.nz
Take the pledge here

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2598 days ago

Cleaning the town, one tag at a time

Rachael Comer Reporter from The Timaru Herald

Timaru women Trish Andrews and Bev McFarlane are scrubbing out graffiti - one tag at a time.

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