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Discover the ease and comfort of assisted living in a serviced apartment at Charles Upham Village. Serviced apartment living gives you more time to embrace the things that bring you joy, while we take care of your housekeeping, home maintenance, a daily chef-prepared meal and more.
Call Tracy … View moreDiscover the ease and comfort of assisted living in a serviced apartment at Charles Upham Village. Serviced apartment living gives you more time to embrace the things that bring you joy, while we take care of your housekeeping, home maintenance, a daily chef-prepared meal and more.
Call Tracy on 03 310 8644 to join our welcoming community today.
We offer the following at Room to Heal in Rangiora
*Rae*
Therapeutic Massage
Reiki Energy Healing
Bioptron Medical Light Therapy
Earthing for Better Health
… View moreWe offer the following at Room to Heal in Rangiora
*Rae*
Therapeutic Massage
Reiki Energy Healing
Bioptron Medical Light Therapy
Earthing for Better Health
*Hayley*
Clairvoyant Medium/Psychic
House Investigation & Cleansing
Psychometry
Spiritual Guidance
Get in touch. We can help you!
Love and light
Rae & Hayley
Nominate someone in your hood, and your special neighbour could feature on Stuff and Neighbourly as an inspiration to us all. Plus, you’ll both receive a $25 Prezzy card.
Susan Williams from Frankleigh Park in New Plymouth has nominated Kathryn Shaw as a Nice Neighbour. She says:
… View moreNominate someone in your hood, and your special neighbour could feature on Stuff and Neighbourly as an inspiration to us all. Plus, you’ll both receive a $25 Prezzy card.
Susan Williams from Frankleigh Park in New Plymouth has nominated Kathryn Shaw as a Nice Neighbour. She says:
'Kathryn and her partner Chris spent all Waitangi day replacing and repairing our dividing fence, they did such an amazing job. Chris also brought me a load of firewood when I ran out in winter for which I was so grateful. If I ever need a hand with any heavy work or lifting, I know I only have to ask and they are there. There have been so many instances over the years where Kathryn's help has been given, too many to name. I wouldn't swap my neighbours for anyone else this is why I am still here after 20 years.'
Know a deserving local? Nominate them for a Nice Neighbour award here.
Learn about the latest trends in wallpaper
See the latest collections
Get tips and tricks on hanging wallpaper
It's free to attend.
… View moreLearn about the latest trends in wallpaper
See the latest collections
Get tips and tricks on hanging wallpaper
It's free to attend.
Choose whichever of these dates suits you best.
Hornby Resene ColorShop
278 Main South Road, Hornby
Monday 18 March 5.30pm - 8pm
If you’d like to attend this free wallpaper evening, please RSVP to hornby.colorshop@resene.co.nz
Tower Junction Resene ColorShop
Unit 9, 4 Troup Drive, Christchurch
Tuesday 19 March 5.30pm - 8pm
If you’d like to attend this free wallpaper evening, please RSVP to towerjunction.colorshop@resene.co.nz
Lichfield Street Resene ColorShop
234 Lichfield Street, Christchurch
Wednesday 20 March 5.30pm - 8pm
If you’d like to attend this free wallpaper evening, please RSVP to lichfieldst.colorshop@resene.co.nz
Rangiora Resene ColorShop
83 Victoria Street, Rangiora
Thursday 21 March 5.30pm - 8pm
If you’d like to attend this free wallpaper evening, please RSVP to rangiora.colorshop@resene.co.nz
We look forward to seeing you!
IMPORTANT NOTICE -
Rangiora Scottish Country Dance Club now meets at the Methodist Church Hall - King Street (opposite Town Hall Carpark area), Rangiora.
NOT the Anglican Church Hall as previously advertised.
We meet on a Monday evening - 7.30pm - 9.30pm. (Beginners / Introductory Class runs … View moreIMPORTANT NOTICE -
Rangiora Scottish Country Dance Club now meets at the Methodist Church Hall - King Street (opposite Town Hall Carpark area), Rangiora.
NOT the Anglican Church Hall as previously advertised.
We meet on a Monday evening - 7.30pm - 9.30pm. (Beginners / Introductory Class runs from 7.30pm - 8.30pm).
No partners needed.
Soft soled shoes are best.
Bring a water bottle.
Look forward to seeing you there!!
Contact Gail 0212984712 for more information
Were gifted these freshly picked Taro Leaves today .
I dont know how to use it, so free to anyone who want it.
Can't make your roses sing? Wanting to know when to start planting your broccoli? We are kicking off our Q&A series with Jo McCarroll in the hot seat answering questions on all things gardening from 9am Friday.
As well as being the author of Vege Patch From Scratch, Jo is also the … View moreCan't make your roses sing? Wanting to know when to start planting your broccoli? We are kicking off our Q&A series with Jo McCarroll in the hot seat answering questions on all things gardening from 9am Friday.
As well as being the author of Vege Patch From Scratch, Jo is also the editor of NZ Gardener magazine and has been for 15 years. She is looking forward to answering your gardening questions.
Whether you're dipping your toe in the soil or have seasoned green fingers, we welcome you to...
↓ Share your question with our gardening guru below... ↓
Corokia Gentys Green is hardy New Zealand native plant with a small compact leaf. Very versatile - excellent for background planting, shelter, and clipped hedging. Perfect for hedging or as an individual specimen to add to your garden. Great for boundary. Around 100 available. $4 per plant
Good sized plants. Looks like buxus when grown but grows at twice the speed. Tiny oval dark green leaves. Plant in full sun or semi shade. Ideal plant to shape into balls cones etc perfect for planting now $3.50 per plant
Today, we celebrate the heroes living right under our roofs, who uplift and empower us every day – the wives, mums, daughters, and nans.
Take a moment to say thank you to these incredible women who shape your lives with their grace and courage.
Don't forget to use NZ Compare to … View moreToday, we celebrate the heroes living right under our roofs, who uplift and empower us every day – the wives, mums, daughters, and nans.
Take a moment to say thank you to these incredible women who shape your lives with their grace and courage.
Don't forget to use NZ Compare to brighten your household bills!
Choosing the right care centre is an important decision. To help you, we’ve put together The Ryman Care Guide to highlight the care, kindness and comfort that our care centres provide.
At Ryman villages, we offer care options customised to suit your needs. Our villages all offer rest home … View moreChoosing the right care centre is an important decision. To help you, we’ve put together The Ryman Care Guide to highlight the care, kindness and comfort that our care centres provide.
At Ryman villages, we offer care options customised to suit your needs. Our villages all offer rest home care, and most also offer hospital and specialist dementia care.
Our assisted living apartments are in the heart of the village and include services like housekeeping and chef-prepared meals to make life easier.
Discover the kindness and comfort of Ryman care, request your free copy today.
Click read more for your free guide.
Banish plastic and add style with painted cane and wicker baskets in your laundry in your favourite Resene colours. Find out how to create your own with these easy step by step instructions.
By David Hill, Local Democracy Reporter
North Canterbury school principals are welcoming a surge in interest from international students after numbers plummeted during Covid.
Recent media reports suggest international students are returning to New Zealand faster than expected after the … View moreBy David Hill, Local Democracy Reporter
North Canterbury school principals are welcoming a surge in interest from international students after numbers plummeted during Covid.
Recent media reports suggest international students are returning to New Zealand faster than expected after the Covid-19 restrictions.
International students dropped to zero in North Canterbury during Covid.
But Simon Green, an advocate for principals and boards of trustees throughout Otago and Canterbury, said demand is strong from overseas schools and students wanting to come to the region.
He predicted schools could be back to pre-Covid levels next year.
Pre-Covid, the international education sector contributed around $3.9 billion to New Zealand’s economy, according to Education New Zealand, making it the fifth largest export.
Primary schools are entering the international student market, with Swannanoa and Te Matauru (Rangiora) Schools among those taking overseas students.
Green said having international students provides cultural learning opportunities, as well as being a financial windfall for schools.
‘‘It allows schools to provide those extra things which can enrich the curriculum and help fund infrastructure and property.’’
Green works as a leadership adviser with Evaluation Associates, supporting principals and boards.
He is also the Rangiora High School board of trustees presiding member.
Rangiora High School principal Bruce Kearney said he is pleased to see international students back at the school.
‘‘We are still down on our pre-Covid numbers, but the market has bounced back quite a bit.’’
Kaiapoi High School suspended its international programme after Covid hit, before employing a new international director around six months ago.
‘‘We wanted to take some time to build some pastoral and administrative practices before hitting the ground running this year,’’ principal Jason Reid said.
But the demand has far exceeded expectations, prompting the school to increase its staffing levels to support the international students.
Students from Japan and Brazil are studying at the school this year, while connections are being made with schools in China.
Two groups of overseas principals and teachers have also visited the school last week.
An external provider has sponsored a Chinese teacher to offer Mandarin lessons for students and the wider community, while a group of 16 Kaiapoi students will visit China on a cultural exchange.
Rangiora New Life School hosted a group of 20 German students last week led by former principal Brian Seatter.
Principal Stephen Walters said it was the fifth visit from Germany, but the first in four years due to Covid.
‘‘We’ve bounced back really well. We’ve got a few students for a full year, but mainly they’re coming for short stays.
‘‘Last year we had more than 30 international students, but never more than half a dozen at a time and we are seeing that trend continue.’’
The school was able to retain its international director during Covid, which made it easier to relaunch its international programme.
Strong relationships have been established with Japan, China and Europe, with the international director visiting Thailand this year.
Walters said international exchanges are an opportunity for his students to learn about different cultures, as well as the financial benefits to the school and the wider community.
■ LDR is local body journalism co-funded by RNZ and NZ On Air.
Please follow our top tips to reduce the risk of mail theft:
✉️ Clear your letterbox in a timely manner
✉️ Put a hold on your mail delivery if you’re going away
✉️ Provide clear delivery instructions for couriers to leave a package safely hidden or secured within your property
… View morePlease follow our top tips to reduce the risk of mail theft:
✉️ Clear your letterbox in a timely manner
✉️ Put a hold on your mail delivery if you’re going away
✉️ Provide clear delivery instructions for couriers to leave a package safely hidden or secured within your property
✉️ Install security cameras and/or security camera messaging near your letterbox or front of property
✉️ Where practical, consider click and collect over delivery
✉️ Send parcels to a work address or ensuring you're home when they arrive
✉️ Contact Police (111 for immediate issues or 105 if it is after the fact) if you see people loitering around vehicles or looking into car windows
✉️ Engage in neighbourhood groups so more people can keep an eye out for suspicious activity
These tips are being shared after a 44-year-old woman will appear in Pukekohe District Court on 28 March charged with theft.
An alleged mail thief in the Pukekohe area has hand-delivered herself into Police, following assistance from the community.
Counties Manukau South Senior Sergeant MJ Riddle says Police were aware of locals discussing a mail theft on social media. A report was made to Police at the time in January and had included enough detail including CCTV footage and a vehicle of interest. Following Police enquiries, the woman has brought herself into the Pukekohe Police Station a few days later.
“This is a great result for the community and a timely reminder to the public to continue reporting any thefts from letterboxes.”
Senior Sergeant Riddle says
“Our community should be able to receive parcels and mail without concern of interference but unfortunately there are people in our communities who take advantage of opportunities to commit thefts from mail boxes and front porches."
“We encourage anyone who has been the victim of dishonesty offending to report it as soon as possible,” she says."
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