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2613 days ago

Poll: Is free-range chicken worth the extra cost?

Georgia Reporter from Stuff

Hi neighbours,

Chicken is a popular dish for many Kiwi families. But are you happy to pay the extra cost for free-range or organic chicken? If so, why do you fork out extra for it? Although buying free-range chicken might be an ethical choice for many, it's … View more
Hi neighbours,

Chicken is a popular dish for many Kiwi families. But are you happy to pay the extra cost for free-range or organic chicken? If so, why do you fork out extra for it? Although buying free-range chicken might be an ethical choice for many, it's not necessarily any healthier than other chicken.

As part of a new Stuff series, we look at why chicken is so cheap to buy nowadays, what happens inside the barn, why chickens get so big and the use of antibiotics in chicken feed. To learn more about what happens to your chicken before you put it in your shopping trolley, click the links above.

Have you got an opinion on the topic? Share your thoughts in the replies below. (Please add "NFP/not for print" if you do not want your images/ comments used on Stuff)

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Is free-range chicken worth the extra cost?
  • 45.2% Yes
    45.2% Complete
  • 54.8% No
    54.8% Complete
283 votes
2611 days ago

Resene project of the week!

The Team from Resene ColorShop Hornby

Are your children or grandchildren scared of the dark? Give them something fun to look at when the lights go out with this clever glow in the dark moons made using Resene testpots and Resene FX Nightlight glow in the dark paint. Your kids will love it! Make the most of your weekend with this … View moreAre your children or grandchildren scared of the dark? Give them something fun to look at when the lights go out with this clever glow in the dark moons made using Resene testpots and Resene FX Nightlight glow in the dark paint. Your kids will love it! Make the most of your weekend with this easy step by step project idea from Resene.Find out how to create this quick and easy project yourself.

2611 days ago

Speakers for sale

Tom from Rolleston

Two very nice speakers for sale to the highest bidder over $20.-

Price: $20

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2613 days ago

$3500 bill for every household in small-town New Zealand to fix ageing wastewater plants

Nicole Mathewson Reporter from The Press

Some Kiwi households could be hit with a bill of more than $3500 every year to help pay for billions of dollars of upgrades needed to fix New Zealand's wastewater systems.

Councils may have to find up to $2.1 billion to fund vital improvements to the ageing network so treatment plants meet … View more
Some Kiwi households could be hit with a bill of more than $3500 every year to help pay for billions of dollars of upgrades needed to fix New Zealand's wastewater systems.

Councils may have to find up to $2.1 billion to fund vital improvements to the ageing network so treatment plants meet environmental standards, a report found.

Read more by clicking the link below and let us know what you think in the comments. (Please write NFP if you don't want your comments published).

2613 days ago

Save Barn’s summer showdown - Coming soon!

Save Barn

It’s official! Save Barn’s Summer Showdown is coming to Christchurch for 1 DAY ONLY - Saturday 3rd November!

Saddle up for some serious savings on home and garden, trailers, tools, fishing, summer essentials and heaps more.

Plus - FREE sausage sizzle, FREE cake and coffee

Be one of … View more
It’s official! Save Barn’s Summer Showdown is coming to Christchurch for 1 DAY ONLY - Saturday 3rd November!

Saddle up for some serious savings on home and garden, trailers, tools, fishing, summer essentials and heaps more.

Plus - FREE sausage sizzle, FREE cake and coffee

Be one of the first 20 customers to make a purchase in store and get a FREE gift and from 12 noon we’ll be giving away spot prizes every hour!

It’s all going down at 1 Lancaster Street, Waltham, on Saturday 3rd November – We’ll see you there!
Find out more!

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2613 days ago

Build a solid future – start a trades course in February

Ara Institute

If you want a career with variety, a good income and the potential to be your own boss, a trade could be just the thing.

Ara Institute of Canterbury in Christchurch has trades programmes starting February in, painting and decorating, engineering trades, electrical trades and joinery. There’s a… View more
If you want a career with variety, a good income and the potential to be your own boss, a trade could be just the thing.

Ara Institute of Canterbury in Christchurch has trades programmes starting February in, painting and decorating, engineering trades, electrical trades and joinery. There’s a Youth Pathway foundation course in building and construction, and the Timaru campus has programmes in painting and decorating and engineering trades.

These programmes are enrolling now so see the website or call 0800 24 24 76 for more details and apply today to start in February

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2613 days ago

Selwyn has now been confirmed as the third-largest district in the South Island (behind just Christchurch and Dunedin).

Nicole Mathewson Reporter from The Press

New population estimates released this week by Statistics NZ show the Selwyn region now has about 62,200 residents - an increase of 4.8 per cent since June 2017.

Mayor Sam Broughton says it's no surprise Selwyn keeps growing.

"The district has a host of advantages that continue to draw… View more
New population estimates released this week by Statistics NZ show the Selwyn region now has about 62,200 residents - an increase of 4.8 per cent since June 2017.

Mayor Sam Broughton says it's no surprise Selwyn keeps growing.

"The district has a host of advantages that continue to draw and retain people here. We offer land at affordable prices, a family-friendly environment, excellent infrastructure, great road and rail links for business – and of course, some of the most stunning natural landscapes in the world, right on our back doorstep."

The Selwyn District Council issued 2458 building consents in the year to June 2018, and the district's GDP increased by 5.3 per cent during the same period – nearly double the national average.

"Growth has been good for us and Selwyn is in a fortunate position, but growth and change are not easy or cheap," Broughton says.

"As a council we continue to plan and focus on delivering quality infrastructure and services at affordable levels for our community."

2614 days ago

Get decorating and $ave with the Resene October Sale!

Resene

Neighbours – now is your chance to refresh your place ready for the holidays. Get 30% off Resene premium paints, wood stains, primers and sealers 4L and under, 30% off wallpaper, 25% off Resene premium paints, wood stains, primers and sealers, 25% of decorating accessories and 25% off the Resene… View moreNeighbours – now is your chance to refresh your place ready for the holidays. Get 30% off Resene premium paints, wood stains, primers and sealers 4L and under, 30% off wallpaper, 25% off Resene premium paints, wood stains, primers and sealers, 25% of decorating accessories and 25% off the Resene cleaning range! Available at your local Resene ColorShop until 31 October 2018.

* Discount off the normal retail price. Excludes WallPrint, trade products and PaintWise levy. Not available in conjunction with any other offer.
Find out more

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2614 days ago

Church Fair Sat 27 October

Jenny from Lincoln

The Anglican Parish Fair is on this Saturday at Lincoln (opposite the Fire Station) 9.30 am to 12.30pm. Wonderful plants, Books, White Elephant, clothing, Home Baking, Jams & Preserves, crafts & Gifts. Activities for children and their own stall. Come for Morning Tea or just a Sausage … View moreThe Anglican Parish Fair is on this Saturday at Lincoln (opposite the Fire Station) 9.30 am to 12.30pm. Wonderful plants, Books, White Elephant, clothing, Home Baking, Jams & Preserves, crafts & Gifts. Activities for children and their own stall. Come for Morning Tea or just a Sausage Sizzle or Icecream. Famous in Lincoln and surrounds

2616 days ago

Samsung 7kg top loader

Luke from Hornby

Model WA70F5G4
Came with the house, has been sitting in the garage as we had our own machine. Haven't used it since taking it out, ran it once to test and did not leak.
Very expensive to buy brand new.
This model has no central agitator
$300 ONO

Still available

Price: $300

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2616 days ago

Landscaping stones

Sue from Broomfield - Hei Hei

We have a whole section lot of landscaping stones to give away. A real bargain for someone who is prepared to do the hard yards, bring a trailer, wheelbarrow and shovel to scoop them all up and take them away. There are a lot of stones, covering three fence lines and three sides of the house. … View moreWe have a whole section lot of landscaping stones to give away. A real bargain for someone who is prepared to do the hard yards, bring a trailer, wheelbarrow and shovel to scoop them all up and take them away. There are a lot of stones, covering three fence lines and three sides of the house. Prefer them to go in one lot, but would consider two half lots. Pl ph 0275009696.

Free

2616 days ago

Safe, Secure Purpose Built Cattery

Alison Tewnion from Ali Cats Cattery

Cats comfort & well being is our main priority
All cats welcome from youthful to ageing
Vet available on call

Purpose built cattery, under floor heating, indoor & outdoor units plus Deluxe

Inspection very welcome

202 Old West Coast Road (town end)
ph Alison 03 3421424 or … View more
Cats comfort & well being is our main priority
All cats welcome from youthful to ageing
Vet available on call

Purpose built cattery, under floor heating, indoor & outdoor units plus Deluxe

Inspection very welcome

202 Old West Coast Road (town end)
ph Alison 03 3421424 or 0272183034
alison@cattery.co.nz
or visit us at www.cattery.co.nz......

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2617 days ago

Your garden will thank you for this!

Southern Woods

The famous Southern Woods annual sale is now on! We’ve got great discounts on thousands of selected plants, with savings of up to 60%.

Come and check out our brand new, purpose-built plant centre, just off SH1 between Templeton & Rolleston. Your garden will thank you for it!
Don't miss out!

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2617 days ago

How will this affect your wages?

The Team from ACC New Zealand

For most workers, part of your wage goes to ACC. We’re proposing you pay more because accidents and medical costs have gone up. If you’re a wage earner, these proposals could affect you.

Learn about all the proposals and have your say at our site by October 25.
Learn more

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2620 days ago

Christchurch Story from ChristchurchNZ

Grant from Halswell

What do you think of ChristchurchNZ's new video for the city? youtu.be...

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