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We hope you have a wonderful long weekend!
Maybe you have done some Easter baking, created an Easter egg hunt or decorated the house Easter themed - whatever your plans, share a photo of your Easter weekend moments below.
You'll be in to win a $100 Prezzy® card which you can spend on … View moreWe hope you have a wonderful long weekend!
Maybe you have done some Easter baking, created an Easter egg hunt or decorated the house Easter themed - whatever your plans, share a photo of your Easter weekend moments below.
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Behind every great community are small businesses with big hearts.
The Prospa Local Business Hero Awards celebrate the unsung heroes who do more than just business by bringing kindness, support, and joy to our neighbourhoods. Do you know a local business owner - or a member of the team - who … View moreBehind every great community are small businesses with big hearts.
The Prospa Local Business Hero Awards celebrate the unsung heroes who do more than just business by bringing kindness, support, and joy to our neighbourhoods. Do you know a local business owner - or a member of the team - who always goes the extra mile? Nominate them today and show your appreciation.
They could become New Zealand’s next Local Business Hero and earn a well-deserved reward for their incredible community spirit - plus you could win great prizes too!
Following on from the previous article…and a short recap.
•We cover the Waimakariri and Hurunui districts, and our free and confidential support is available to all New Zealanders.
•Our ABC:
Advocacy, Budgeting, Credit checks, Debts, E-banking, Financial mentoring, Good choices, Hardship … View moreFollowing on from the previous article…and a short recap.
•We cover the Waimakariri and Hurunui districts, and our free and confidential support is available to all New Zealanders.
•Our ABC:
Advocacy, Budgeting, Credit checks, Debts, E-banking, Financial mentoring, Good choices, Hardship applications, Insolvency, Journey (at your pace), KiwiSaver, Listening, Mortgage, No Asset Procedures, Options, Power providers, Queries, Rates, Savings, Transactions, Unsecured loans, Volatility, Work & Income, Xtra special, You first, Zero-based budgeting.
If you’d like more information, or help with decoding these terms, please call/email/website form/drop-in – we’ll be happy to help.
We work closely with all the local Foodbanks e.g. St Vincent de Paul, The Salvation Army, Kaiapoi Community Service, etc. Sometimes one food box will be enough to cover your needs as you get back on your feet. Other times it might be that a few food boxes will enable you to re-direct that “food” money to paying off some smaller bills.
•More wraparound services that we refer clients to:
oCitizens Advice Bureau, Canlaw, Curtain Bank, Community Energy Action (for healthy homes checks and energy advice), Comcare, Cancer Society, Community Wellbeing NC
oDriving Miss Daisy, Generator, St Johns, Nurse Maude
oLibraries - for Skinny Jump (data), digital/mobile/tablet training
oOxford Community Trust
oPerson to Person (depression support)
Far too many to name - Every single agency we work with is truly valued, and we appreciate the help and support they provide for our clients.
Community Education Workshops
•“Let’s Talk About” – 8 x one-hour sessions, covering various “money” topics. These casual “coffee and cake chats” are group lead.
For example, the general chat will start off with “money” and what it means to you. Some people will just listen, others might share their stories.
•“Lifeskills 101” – a half-day session presenting “tasters” of budgeting (why?), debts (good vs bad), Kiwisaver etc.
Previous hosts - The Mayors Taskforce for Jobs Project (Waimakariri and Hurunui), NC Equipment Ltd. and others.
•Individuals, families and groups of friends have requested variations of these workshops = lots of sharing, laughter and fun. If you’d like to get a group together, call us and we’ll facilitate it.
Community Outreach
We run fortnightly “Budgeting Drop-in Clinics” at the following locations:
The Salvation Army Rangiora – next one on the 30th April – 9:30am – 11:30am
CAB (Citizens Advice Bureau) – next one on the 30th April – 9:30am – 11:30am
KCS (Kaiapoi Community Centre) – next one on the 23rd April – 9:30am – 11:30am
No appointment necessary for the “quick question” 10-minute slots.
Following on from the “quick question “a full 1-hour appointment can be made for a later date.
Phone or email to talk about your situation:
03 315 3505 or email: servicemanager@bsnc.org.nz
We’re on Facebook and www.bsnc.org.nz...
Our office is in the War Memorial Hall, 1 Albert Street, Rangiora.
Get the jump on winter with our Easter Price Busters.
Terms and conditions apply.
Crocheted blankets, made to order. Prices start from $75 each. They will be very different from what is pictured.
Split and dry pine 1m3
Ready to burn now
Pick up between kaiapoi and rangiora
Please text or ring me only 0212222838
Fast-growing, spreading, drought-tolerant grey shrub. Attractive hedge with pale-blue bee-attracting flowers. Looks great as a trimmed shrub, low shelter or topiary. Great on coastal sites. Evergreen. Hardy. Lots available.$3 per plant
Australian native. Popular landscaping plant. Lomandra Lime Tuff is a compact plant with fine, lime green leaves that stay lush all year round. Simple, elegant and good looking. In summer small, fragrant, yellow flower spikes emerge. Grows approximately 50 x 50cm. $9 each
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Thinking about starting a business — maybe a side gig, a passion project, or a community service? Locking in a name is a great first step. With JumpStarter, you can search and secure your domain in just a few clicks. It’s safe, simple, and made for everyday Kiwis ready to bring their ideas to … View moreThinking about starting a business — maybe a side gig, a passion project, or a community service? Locking in a name is a great first step. With JumpStarter, you can search and secure your domain in just a few clicks. It’s safe, simple, and made for everyday Kiwis ready to bring their ideas to life.
Lovely dark native flax. Arching leaves that are almost black. Maximum height approx 1.2 mtrs. Full sun to part shade. Hardy evergreen. Can tolerate damp ground. 2 sizes, $5 and $7. Small range of natives available. Range of $5 perennials also available, see my other listings.
Pick up Rangiora… View moreLovely dark native flax. Arching leaves that are almost black. Maximum height approx 1.2 mtrs. Full sun to part shade. Hardy evergreen. Can tolerate damp ground. 2 sizes, $5 and $7. Small range of natives available. Range of $5 perennials also available, see my other listings.
Pick up Rangiora by arrangement, cash on pickup. Message me for details.
Astelia silver spear. We have a range of sizes of these lovely natives, $5 small pots, $10 larger size pots. Evergreen with silver sword like leaves. Clumping forming. Max height approx 1 to 1.5 mtrs. Tolerant of a range of conditions. Pick up Rangiora by arrangement, cash on pickup. We have a … View moreAstelia silver spear. We have a range of sizes of these lovely natives, $5 small pots, $10 larger size pots. Evergreen with silver sword like leaves. Clumping forming. Max height approx 1 to 1.5 mtrs. Tolerant of a range of conditions. Pick up Rangiora by arrangement, cash on pickup. We have a small range of natives and Perennials available at very reasonable prices. First photo shows Astelia on LHS of group of natives. Second shows Astelia in our garden.
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