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Merry Christmas, neighbours

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3094 days ago

Hunt season comes to an end

Brooke Black Reporter from The Timaru Herald

The South Canterbury Hunt will host its final hunt, in what has been a wet season, this Saturday.

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3094 days ago

Great teaching happening in our communities

Teach NZ

The winners of the Prime Minister’s Education Excellence Awards have been announced. The Awards celebrate New Zealand teachers, leaders and communities who are working together to improve outcomes for our children and young people from around the country. Please join us in congratulating all our … View moreThe winners of the Prime Minister’s Education Excellence Awards have been announced. The Awards celebrate New Zealand teachers, leaders and communities who are working together to improve outcomes for our children and young people from around the country. Please join us in congratulating all our winners for sharing their inspirational journeys, and find out about their achievements at the link below. Learn more

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3094 days ago

Wild July forecast

Brooke Black Reporter from The Timaru Herald

July will be unusually cold and bring unpredictable weather for South Canterbury, meteorologist predicts.

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3095 days ago

Take part in our FreshChoice Health & Beauty survey and WIN!

FreshChoice New Zealand

How often do you workout? What are you concerned about when buying food? How often do you take health supplements? How much sleep do you need each night?

Take the FreshChoice Health & Beauty Survey today and you could win one of five $50 FreshChoice vouchers!
Take the survey now

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3096 days ago

Poll: Do you support moves to decriminalise marijuana?

The Team from Neighbourly.co.nz

Stuff has launched a series exploring the prospect of legalised cannabis in New Zealand. We'd love to know your thoughts on the prospect - vote in our poll below.

Read more from the series: www.stuff.co.nz...

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Do you support moves to decriminalise marijuana?
  • 33.5% Yes - I support this movement
    33.5% Complete
  • 37.7% I support marijuana only for medicinal use
    37.7% Complete
  • 12.2% I support marijuana only for those over 21
    12.2% Complete
  • 15.8% No - I don't support this movement
    15.8% Complete
  • 0.8% I don't have an opinion
    0.8% Complete
4806 votes
3098 days ago

We think you can do better, South Canterbury.

Powershop

The power company that Kiwis love is now available in South Canterbury! Switch your main home to Powershop and we guarantee to save you money over your first year with us compared to what you’d pay if you stayed with your current power company. We’ll even kick-start the savings with $150 worth … View moreThe power company that Kiwis love is now available in South Canterbury! Switch your main home to Powershop and we guarantee to save you money over your first year with us compared to what you’d pay if you stayed with your current power company. We’ll even kick-start the savings with $150 worth of free power spread over your first three months. Sounds better already, doesn’t it? Terms and Conditions apply. Sign up now

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3099 days ago

"It's like saying goodbye to an old friend" - Fire Service gets new name

Fire and Emergency New Zealand

From today our Neighbourly page will be re-named to Fire and Emergency New Zealand.

Watch this ONE News clip to find out why...

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3100 days ago

Share your skills and transform lives

Volunteer Service Abroad (VSA)

Want to share your skills through volunteering? Volunteer with local people and organisations throughout the wider Pacific to help transform lives. We accept volunteers aged 25-75.

We cover flights, accommodation, insurance and even provide a living allowance. Make a real difference in the lives… View more
Want to share your skills through volunteering? Volunteer with local people and organisations throughout the wider Pacific to help transform lives. We accept volunteers aged 25-75.

We cover flights, accommodation, insurance and even provide a living allowance. Make a real difference in the lives of our Pacific neighbours. Learn more about volunteering with VSA.
Register now

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3101 days ago

Cyclists scaring pedestrians

Brooke Black Reporter from The Timaru Herald

Cyclists hurtling down Geraldine walking track "like a bat out of hell" scare elderly walkers, community group says.

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3102 days ago

Gearing up for Jump jam

Brooke Black Reporter from The Timaru Herald

More than 500 South Canterbury children are preparing to show off their moves on the big stage.

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3102 days ago

Business changes on Stafford Street

Brooke Black Reporter from The Timaru Herald

After almost four decades, Timaru insurance branch moves to main street office.

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3103 days ago

Bowler shows age is no barrier

Brooke Black Reporter from The Timaru Herald

After 54 years of trying Timaru's Rana Bleeker finally has a New Zealand indoor bowls title.

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3103 days ago

Prestigious award for couple

Brooke Black Reporter from The Timaru Herald

Timaru couple recognised for 40 years' service to conservation.

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3104 days ago

The Favourite Teachers Awards - nominate the teacher who inspired you or your children

Reporter Sunday Star Times

From Dumbledore in Harry Potter, to Mr Holland in Mr Holland's Opus, to Miss Honey in Roald Dahl's famous Matilda, great teachers inspire us all. In New Zealand, Kiwi IT developers are giving teaching a hi-tech upgrade with the creation of robotic maths tutor Amy - but even they admit … View moreFrom Dumbledore in Harry Potter, to Mr Holland in Mr Holland's Opus, to Miss Honey in Roald Dahl's famous Matilda, great teachers inspire us all. In New Zealand, Kiwi IT developers are giving teaching a hi-tech upgrade with the creation of robotic maths tutor Amy - but even they admit robots will never replace the real thing. Nominations are now open for the Favourite Teacher Awards – tell us about the teacher who has inspired you or your children.

www.FavouriteTeacher.co.nz...

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3106 days ago

Wanted: A clone for Waimate's singing, bagpipe-playing vet

Brooke Black Reporter from The Timaru Herald

Waimate vet Dougall McLachlan's colleagues want his last pair of work gumboots to last a very long time.

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