Pleasant Point - Temuka, Pleasant Point

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3049 days ago

Toddler's surgery goes on hold

Brooke Black Reporter from The Timaru Herald

Four-year-old Nina Kerr's surgery in America has been put on hold as she prepares to have her hips operated on in Christchurch instead.

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3049 days ago

Job not up to scratch?

Consumer Protection

If you have problems with services or products, you may be protected by the CGA. You should expect services to be carried out with appropriate competency and skills, and completed to a reasonable standard.

For example, Jan had two painters provide quotes for some painting and wallpaper work. … View more
If you have problems with services or products, you may be protected by the CGA. You should expect services to be carried out with appropriate competency and skills, and completed to a reasonable standard.

For example, Jan had two painters provide quotes for some painting and wallpaper work. She chose her painter and the work was completed. Two weeks later she noticed bumps and lumps in the wallpaper, that she hadn’t noticed at the time the bill was paid.

With a faulty product, you can return it and ask for a repair, replacement or refund. But that’s not so easy with a service! But Jan’s story ended well, the painter came back and rectified the problem at no cost to Jan.

Check out YOUR rights at consumerprotection.govt.nz
Check your rights

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3050 days ago

Selwyn youth judo looking good for nationals

Reporter Selwyn & Ashburton Outlook

The coaching team of Tai Tapu judo fighters Hebe Moore and Rene Frame reckon they've got what it takes to bring home medals for Selwyn at the nationals.

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3050 days ago

From teen dropout to homeowner at 24

Reporter Selwyn & Ashburton Outlook

At 17 Ben Booth worried about how he would fund his retirement. At 24 he had just $1 left in his bank account and a house he could call his own.

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3050 days ago

First home buyers 'struggle'

Brooke Black Reporter from The Timaru Herald

Scrimping and saving into first home is tough, say buyers

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3050 days ago

From Lincoln to Malawi

Reporter Selwyn & Ashburton Outlook

A group of Lincoln University students have not long returned from volunteer work in Africa, but they're already getting stuck in to keep helping.
If you want to help out and get some yummy cheese rolls in the process, email jess.hill@lincolnuni.ac.nz to place and order. Rolls will be ready … View more
A group of Lincoln University students have not long returned from volunteer work in Africa, but they're already getting stuck in to keep helping.
If you want to help out and get some yummy cheese rolls in the process, email jess.hill@lincolnuni.ac.nz to place and order. Rolls will be ready September 10.

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3050 days ago

Sarah's journey from brain tumour to breast cancer

Reporter Selwyn & Ashburton Outlook

Sarah Bartlett was just getting back to her best after successfully fighting a brain tumour when life dealt her another devastating blow.

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3050 days ago

Attention first home builders! Our experts are here to help

The Team from Jennian Homes

Most new home builders have a long list of questions...what building materials should we use? How can we include energy-saving features? How (and when) will the final price for my home be determined? How can we minimise unexpected costs and what warranties and guarantees will my new home have?

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Most new home builders have a long list of questions...what building materials should we use? How can we include energy-saving features? How (and when) will the final price for my home be determined? How can we minimise unexpected costs and what warranties and guarantees will my new home have?

Questions like these are exactly the sort of questions we answer at our FREE Jennian New Home Builder Info Sessions. We invite you to come along, meet your local Jennian team and join us for an informative evening which will cover off these common questions and more.

Want to find out the answer to these key topics and more? Book a FREE complimentary seat at our next info session in your area.
Register now

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3051 days ago

Cupcakes for ... all

Brooke Black Reporter from The Timaru Herald

South Cantabrians whip up sweet treats to raise funds for needy animals

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3051 days ago

Army brought in, emergency operations centre set up as flooding hits Canterbury region

Reporter Selwyn & Ashburton Outlook

The army has been called in to help protect properties in Selwyn from rising floodwaters.

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3051 days ago

The kindness of strangers

Reporter Selwyn & Ashburton Outlook

Check out Random Acts Of Kindness NZ (at www.randomactsofkindness.co.nz...) to see how you can do your own random act of kindness and how to start preparing a Christmas Kindness Hamper.
Read about where the idea came from and last year's hamper drive through the link below:

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3051 days ago

Otipua Wetland focus of proposed changes

Brooke Black Reporter from The Timaru Herald

Timaru's council has been called upon to purchase land next to the Otipua Wetland.

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3051 days ago

Competition lights up

Brooke Black Reporter from The Timaru Herald

Geraldine light festival draws in crowds like moths to a flame

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3051 days ago

Pop-up shop, let's talk

Environment Canterbury

Finding the money to replace an old wood burner can be stressful. Pop in to the pop-up shop for a confidential chat to find out about help and potential funding. 302 Stafford Street, Timaru CBD. Tuesday - Friday, 10am-3pm. Last day Friday 18 August. Visit www.warmercheaper.co.nz/Timaru Find out more

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3054 days ago

What magnesium does for your body

FreshChoice New Zealand

Our supplement hero for this month is Magnesium! If you’re not sure what exactly our friend magnesium does for you, it relaxes tight muscles, assists with relief of muscular spasms, cramps, tension, muscle soreness, neck pain, tension headaches, and premenstrual symptoms. Magnesium is an … View moreOur supplement hero for this month is Magnesium! If you’re not sure what exactly our friend magnesium does for you, it relaxes tight muscles, assists with relief of muscular spasms, cramps, tension, muscle soreness, neck pain, tension headaches, and premenstrual symptoms. Magnesium is an important nutrient for the cardiovascular system and regulates calcium absorption. So yes, it does good things to our body! Find out more

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