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Wonder when the lifeguards are on duty?
Community November 2025

Wonder when the lifeguards are on duty?

Is it safe to swim? Are the lifeguards on duty? Get the answers for Woodend, Waikuku, Pegasus, and every other NZ beach instantly using the Safeswim website.

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The Rangiora App - Your Guide to Going Offline
Community November 2025

The Rangiora App - Your Guide to Going Offline

Stuck on your phone but craving a real connection? We get it. The Rangiora App is our answer, a digital tool for an analog life. It’s built by the Unplugged Herald to give you the local info you need without the digital noise.

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Mighty No. 88 Squadron Soars to Success at Nationals
Community November 2025

Mighty No. 88 Squadron Soars to Success at Nationals

After months of training and teamwork, No. 88 Squadron soared to success at the Southern Area Aviation Skills Competition, ending No. 17 Squadron’s 19-year winning streak and advancing to the Nationals in Blenheim — where they proudly claimed 2nd place and the National Davy Drill Award.

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Qualified dermatology screeners and Registered Nurses
Community November 2025

Qualified dermatology screeners and Registered Nurses

The Lions Skin Cancer Screening Bus will be at the Special Olympics from 10th–14th December, and volunteer nurses are needed to help as screeners.

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Busy month for North Canterbury Woodcraft Club
Community October 2025

Busy month for North Canterbury Woodcraft Club

The North Canterbury Woodcraft Club has had a busy and rewarding month. A local Scouts group enjoyed a fun and productive “Have a Go” night, learning to make items such as garden dibblers, tablet stands, twig pots, and ball-in-cup games. Another session for this group is planned for early November.

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Trick or Treating in Rangiora!
Community October 2025

Trick or Treating in Rangiora!

All year, adults often remark that kids don’t spend much time outside. It’s easy to see why: plain fences, tidy yards, and cautious routines don’t exactly invite adventure.

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Time Bank Waimakariri: October Events
Community October 2025

Time Bank Waimakariri: October Events

Spring Plant and Crop Swap and Games and Puzzle Night

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Blanketed with Love
Community November 2025

Blanketed with Love

With Christmas fast approaching we would like to put a call out for any donations and thank our supporters.

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Heads Up for Kids
Community September 2025

Heads Up for Kids

Run by the NZ Lions Charitable Trust, this project collects old NZ and foreign coins to fund opportunities for young Kiwis. Drop your old currency into a Resene Colorshop or Rangiora banks.

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North Canterbury Woodcraft Club
Community September 2025

North Canterbury Woodcraft Club

The Club continues to welcome new members discovering the joys of woodturning.

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Spring Into Sport
Community September 2025

Spring Into Sport

As the days warm and the fields come alive, it’s the perfect time to get active. Local clubs are opening their doors for the new season—come along, try something new, and be part of the excitement!

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North Canterbury Dog Training Club
Community August 2025

North Canterbury Dog Training Club

Join your local, active dog club dedicated to strengthening the bond with your furry best friend.

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