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Its almost that time for comedy at 5 Stags. The boys from Dunedin are back to entertain you. We are hoping some newbies show up and take the mic for the first time. Crash course comedy workshop is on Nov 18 at 5 Stags sign up today. Can Do Comedy on Facebook.
People heading north out of Christchurch from Sunday (November 7) after 7 pm will face a short detour near Kaiapoi.
Waka Kotahi NZ Transport Agency says work will be under way from 7pm to 6am in the Lineside Rd/Smith St overpass area for about five nights. Contractors will be installing temporary … View morePeople heading north out of Christchurch from Sunday (November 7) after 7 pm will face a short detour near Kaiapoi.
Waka Kotahi NZ Transport Agency says work will be under way from 7pm to 6am in the Lineside Rd/Smith St overpass area for about five nights. Contractors will be installing temporary steel barrier to create a safe work site.
“The detour will take drivers to the Lineside Rd/Smith St offramp, across the overpass, and back onto the motorway using the northbound on-ramp,” journey manager Tresca Forrester says. “It will be well signposted.”
Temporary traffic lights on the overpass will be used to ensure safe access for drivers using Smith St and Lineside Rd, as well as the SH1 detour.
The southbound lane of SH1 will remain open, with a temporary speed limit of 50kmh past the work site.
This work is part of the SH1 Cam River to Tram Rd Safety Improvements Project, designed to improve the safety and resilience of the highway north of Christchurch.
Trish Allen is giving away her garden harvest -- again! During the 2020 lockdown, she gave away over 140kg in fruit from her home orchard. This year, she didn’t have fruit to swap but her vegetable garden was packed with winter crops. “I had masses of broccoli, cauliflower, kale, silverbeet and… View moreTrish Allen is giving away her garden harvest -- again! During the 2020 lockdown, she gave away over 140kg in fruit from her home orchard. This year, she didn’t have fruit to swap but her vegetable garden was packed with winter crops. “I had masses of broccoli, cauliflower, kale, silverbeet and French sorrel. So I gave out a lot of parcels of those to anyone I knew who needed it.”
Due to the ongoing Covid-19 restrictions, Rangiora Promotions has made the "heart-breaking" decision to cancel the Christmas Celebration Night, the Rangiora Toyota Santa Parade and the McAlpines Mitre 10 Mega's Christmas Party in the Park.
In a statement on its Facebook page on … View moreDue to the ongoing Covid-19 restrictions, Rangiora Promotions has made the "heart-breaking" decision to cancel the Christmas Celebration Night, the Rangiora Toyota Santa Parade and the McAlpines Mitre 10 Mega's Christmas Party in the Park.
In a statement on its Facebook page on Tuesday, Rangiora Promotions said the team had been working hard to find a way to proceed, but had been forced to cancel the events.
"Unfortunately, much like many other businesses and events around the country, we are susceptible to the impacts of the current pandemic and it's associated alert level restrictions, the latter of which has made it logistically impossible for us to proceed as planned," it said.
"We are keenly aware of the impact the loss of these events will have on our community, as well as the disappointment our generous sponsors and supporters will feel. We are sad for all of the stall holders, float entries, vendors, entertainers and local businesses who have invested many hours and much effort. However, the difficult decision had to be made."
Let's hope these great community events can return in 2022!
The rope has broken in our large umbrella, wondering if anyone local in North Canterbury fixes these? Have emailed and phoned a company based in Ellesmere but haven't heard back from them.
Dear neighbours,
Alexandria Te Ripeka "Pearl" Lindsay (Te Āti Awa o Taranaki) started gardening to grow her own food -- and now she's growing food for her community too.
drop side cot, tidy condition from smoke free home, has excellent cond mattress and matress protector, 2 pairs of sheets, can be dismantled for transport, pickup from Rangiora , $80, ph 0276626242
Palo Santo is Spanish for Holy Wood, and is one of nature’s awesome tools for raising vibrations, and purifying and cleansing your space.
With a beautifully aromatic, woody smell hinting of lemon and mint, along with the ability to bring peace, calm and clarity to a situation or place, who … View morePalo Santo is Spanish for Holy Wood, and is one of nature’s awesome tools for raising vibrations, and purifying and cleansing your space.
With a beautifully aromatic, woody smell hinting of lemon and mint, along with the ability to bring peace, calm and clarity to a situation or place, who wouldn’t want to get smudging with Palo Santo?
Palo Santo works well for smudging or clearing a room of negative energies, or simply for refreshing a room in your home after you’ve had guests or visitors to stay. The smell is so fresh and beautiful, we like to use it in place of traditional air fresheners and diffusers.
Size: Palo Santo 3 Pack $14.
Organic Californian White Sage Smudge Sticks
Our ethically sourced white sage smudge sticks are the perfect tool to help cleanse your home from day to day negative energies, improve the air quality and help with sleep.
Burning white sage or smudging is well known for its ability to purify and cleanse. It creates a calming ritual that helps to release the stagnant energy that can breed negativity. White sage sticks can be burnt for many reasons including moving into a new home, after a period of illness, starting a new chapter in your life or simply to refresh your energy before your daily meditation.
Size: Sage $9.50 each
Pickup Available in Rangiora
Dear neighbours,
Get to know Darfield gardener Bronwyn Adams-Hooper, who runs a horticulture programme for the 18- to 21-year-olds serving time in the youth unit at Christchurch Men’s Prison. With her help, they've been growing veges that win awards at their local A&P show.
Caitlin chose a career path that works with her passion for building stock cars.
Find a job you actually like - this is your sign to embrace the fluro!
Click here for more info.
For sale Pool Table legs X 4. Have adjustable hight at the bottoms. great for table legs , shelving or anything the imagination can think of. $5.00 each
Christmas work do Ideas. If your looking for something new to do for a work do get in touch.
St Patrick’s School in Kaiapoi are fundraising for a new junior playground, complete with a new wooden perimeter and soft fall, to replace its current 25-year-old facility. Four Seasons Realty is proud to assist with $473 towards an asset that will offer children activities that provide a … View moreSt Patrick’s School in Kaiapoi are fundraising for a new junior playground, complete with a new wooden perimeter and soft fall, to replace its current 25-year-old facility. Four Seasons Realty is proud to assist with $473 towards an asset that will offer children activities that provide a comprehensive experience in outdoor exercise, muscular development, confidence building, fun and challenges. #harcourtsfoundation
Get organised this year with these handy storage ideas for the office or kids’ corner. Create a colourful geometric inspired space with Resene paints.
Find out how to create your own.
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