Fernside, Rangiora

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!

2401 days ago

Poll: Have you struggled to arrange childcare as a result of today's teacher strike?

Stacey Reporter from Stuff

Across the country, close to 50,000 primary, intermediate and secondary school teachers have said they will walk off the job for a one-day "mega-strike".

Education Minister Chris Hipkins, in the lead-up to the strike, said the offer to primary and secondary teachers worth $1.2 billion … View more
Across the country, close to 50,000 primary, intermediate and secondary school teachers have said they will walk off the job for a one-day "mega-strike".

Education Minister Chris Hipkins, in the lead-up to the strike, said the offer to primary and secondary teachers worth $1.2 billion over four years would not be increased.

To read more, click here

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Have you struggled to arrange childcare as a result of today's teacher strike?
  • 13.9% Yes
    13.9% Complete
  • 29.8% No
    29.8% Complete
  • 56.3% Does not impact me
    56.3% Complete
1184 votes
2401 days ago

Garage sale Kaiapoi - household clearance

Heather & Geoff from Woodend

Household clearance garage sale
From 8.30am Saturday 1 June
4 Akaroa Street Kaiapoi

Negotiable

2401 days ago

Talofa and Happy Samoa Language Week!

The Team from Neighbourhood Support New Zealand

Samoa Language Week is an opportunity for every New Zealander to come together to help protect the stories, cultures and traditions our Pacific languages hold, for the benefit of future generations.

In honour of this month's national campaign, here's some common words you can learn to … View more
Samoa Language Week is an opportunity for every New Zealander to come together to help protect the stories, cultures and traditions our Pacific languages hold, for the benefit of future generations.

In honour of this month's national campaign, here's some common words you can learn to say and use in Samoan while out supporting our young people.

#NSNZsupportingouryoungpeople

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2402 days ago

For a solid future, get a trade!

Ara Institute of Canterbury

If you want a career with variety, a good income and the potential to be your own boss, getting a trade is a smart move.

At Ara Institute of Canterbury we’ve got lots of trades courses starting in Christchurch in July. Options include painting and decorating, electrical engineering, carpentryView more
If you want a career with variety, a good income and the potential to be your own boss, getting a trade is a smart move.

At Ara Institute of Canterbury we’ve got lots of trades courses starting in Christchurch in July. Options include painting and decorating, electrical engineering, carpentry and joinery. You’ll learn from inspirational mentors in real-life learning environments and you’ll get lots of hands-on experience to prepare you for the workplace.

To find out more visit our website or call 0800 24 24 76.
Find out more

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2404 days ago

Animal masks

Ian from Rangiora

Hi
Does anyone know where I can buy some animal masks. Kmart have the ideal ones but they are out of stock. It's for my son's 1st birthday party. Looking for jungle type animals, lion monkey panda etc.
Thanks

2403 days ago

Dining Table and Chairs

Jenny from Kaiapoi

Glass dining table and 6 black chairs with wooden frame. In good condition. 1 of the chairs has slight rubbing on the material, but can’t see it as it’s on the inside.
Only selling as moving overseas. Bought from Freedom Furniture about 2 years ago for $1,200.
Pick up is Sovereign Palms, … View more
Glass dining table and 6 black chairs with wooden frame. In good condition. 1 of the chairs has slight rubbing on the material, but can’t see it as it’s on the inside.
Only selling as moving overseas. Bought from Freedom Furniture about 2 years ago for $1,200.
Pick up is Sovereign Palms, Kaiapoi.

$280 ono
Please contact Jenny 0211668743 or jenny_hopkins1@hotmail.com

Price: $280

2403 days ago

Poll: Do you support the teachers' mega-strike this Wednesday?

Stacey Reporter from Stuff

About 50,000 primary and secondary teachers will swap their pens for placards after their two unions rejected a series of pay offers. It will affect hundreds of thousands of students in more than 2000 schools.
To read more, click here

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Do you support the teachers' mega-strike this Wednesday?
  • 56.7% Yes!
    56.7% Complete
  • 37.6% No.
    37.6% Complete
  • 5.7% Haven't really thought about it.
    5.7% Complete
1924 votes
2403 days ago

Punching above her weight: 10-year-old Canterbury girl gets black belt in karate

Nicole Mathewson Reporter from Northern Outlook

She's scarcely 150 centimetres tall and weighs just 35 kilograms, but you wouldn't want to mess with Brooke Clark.

The 10-year-old from Clarkville, in North Canterbury, has just become the one of the youngest New Zealanders to receive a black belt in Shotokan Karate.

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2405 days ago

Proposed bus route changes upset residents of quiet North Canterbury subdivision

Nicole Mathewson Reporter from Northern Outlook

Residents in a North Canterbury subdivision are concerned their property values will drop if a bus route travels through their community.

Owners of properties at Sovereign Palms, Kaiapoi, are critical of proposed changes that send public buses through their subdivision.

Resident Joy Melhopt told… View more
Residents in a North Canterbury subdivision are concerned their property values will drop if a bus route travels through their community.

Owners of properties at Sovereign Palms, Kaiapoi, are critical of proposed changes that send public buses through their subdivision.

Resident Joy Melhopt told the Kaiapoi-Tuahiwi Community Board this wee that the community was concerned buses were not suitable for the area's narrow streets, tight roundabouts, and tranquil environment.

2403 days ago

Get your garden winter ready

Chloe from Eyrewell Forest

Keen gardener available to take on any job, pruning, weeding, trimming, mulching etc. Rangiora based but happy to travel. Give me a call, Chloe. Your Garden Genie 021 02938458

2406 days ago

Flatmate / Full Board / Accommodation

Ellie from Loburn

Wanted a border for our Loburn home. Really warm room / sunny house. Lifestyle property with lots of animals. Full meals 5 nights a week, breakfasts, teas and coffees, unlimited broadband and power included. 6 minutes from New World Rangiora. Lots different living areas & outdoor areas. 2 cats,… View moreWanted a border for our Loburn home. Really warm room / sunny house. Lifestyle property with lots of animals. Full meals 5 nights a week, breakfasts, teas and coffees, unlimited broadband and power included. 6 minutes from New World Rangiora. Lots different living areas & outdoor areas. 2 cats, one dog, 2 boys, (12 and 13) and Me. Call or visit - Ellie 0274811060

2403 days ago

HI ALL

Chris from Woodend

MY MOST HUMBLE APOLOGIES,ITS NOT A HRV I HAVE ITS A DVS ,WHICH IS HONESTLY TO EXPENSIVE TO RUN IT HAS 5 VENTS ,,AGAIN MY APOLOGIES FOR JUMPING IN ON THE WRONG SUBJECT

2403 days ago

Stevens cup cake stands, brand new, unused - ferry wheel and 3 tier version

Bernhard from Swannanoa - Ohoka

Bought for round $60, now surplus to requirements, open to offers.
Pick up Ohoka or Kainga.

Negotiable

2404 days ago

A spring in our step after a weekend in North Canterbury

Nicole Mathewson Reporter from Northern Outlook

The alpine village at Hanmer Springs is an oasis just 90 minutes from Christchurch - but there is plenty to see along the way.

2405 days ago

Mid Winter dinner

Joycelyn from Swannanoa - Ohoka

Can anyone recommend somewhere to go for a work Mid Winter dinner. Either a dinner and show or dine and dance. Probably around 20 people, give or take a few.

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