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2169 days ago

Tom is looking for his furever home. 'TOM AS LEFT THE SHELTER TO A LOVING HOME AND FAMILY"

Bronwyn Reader from Cat Rescue Christchurch

We have a supermodel in the mist ready for adoption. Young Tom is a gorgeous 10 month old cat who is super smoochy, is good with older children, loves everyone and has the most softest fur imaginable.

If you are interested in adopting Tom then please email adoptions.catrescue@gmail.com

Tom is on … View more
We have a supermodel in the mist ready for adoption. Young Tom is a gorgeous 10 month old cat who is super smoochy, is good with older children, loves everyone and has the most softest fur imaginable.

If you are interested in adopting Tom then please email adoptions.catrescue@gmail.com

Tom is on the front page of our 2019 Calender. How cool would it be to adopt that gorgeous kitten.

Pssss Tom might be upset as he looks like a she on the Calender. It is amazing how he has lost his white fur and become a jet black young handsome boy

Another pssss if you want to buy a 2019 Calender then please email fundraisingcatrescue@gmsil.com and we can sort you out.

2169 days ago

Poll: Do you think Santa can be a woman?

Neighbourly from Neighbourly.co.nz

There have been a lot of discussions lately about whether Santa could be a woman. Even National Party Leader Simon Bridges joined the debate saying "just as Mary Poppins is a woman, Santa Claus is a man". What do you think? Can Santa be a woman? Read more here.

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Do you think Santa can be a woman?
  • 11.2% Yes
    11.2% Complete
  • 75.7% No
    75.7% Complete
  • 1.3% I'm not sure
    1.3% Complete
  • 11.8% I don't care
    11.8% Complete
3749 votes
2169 days ago

World Buskers Festival printed programmes are out Monday!

Bread & Circus

Take a look through the full printed programme hot in the press! See the incredible performers coming to Christchurch this summer! There’s a show for everyone, so make sure you pass it around all your family and friends.

Ticketed shows are starting to sell out! Don't miss your chance to … View more
Take a look through the full printed programme hot in the press! See the incredible performers coming to Christchurch this summer! There’s a show for everyone, so make sure you pass it around all your family and friends.

Ticketed shows are starting to sell out! Don't miss your chance to see some of the most spectacular performances currently on the circuit.

Bread & Circus 2019 celebrates a rich 25-year history, bringing a whole month of extravaganza and delight to the streets, theatres, and pop-up venues of Christchurch, full of reimagined twists and turns.

Full programme out now!
Find out more!

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2177 days ago

Poll: Should a regional rate be used to cover Christchurch stadium operating costs?

Nicole Mathewson Reporter from The Press

Mayors from across Canterbury are prepared to discuss a rates contribution towards the operating costs of Christchurch's in-development stadium.

But they have "a raft of quite meaty" questions over how it would be governed and how the contributions would be divided between regions.
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Mayors from across Canterbury are prepared to discuss a rates contribution towards the operating costs of Christchurch's in-development stadium.

But they have "a raft of quite meaty" questions over how it would be governed and how the contributions would be divided between regions.

What do you think? Tell us in the comments below (please write NFP if you don't want your comments published).

Read more: www.stuff.co.nz...

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Should a regional rate be used to cover Christchurch stadium operating costs?
  • 46.9% Yes, everyone should contribute
    46.9% Complete
  • 46.9% No, it's Christchurch's stadium
    46.9% Complete
  • 6.2% I'm not sure/something else (tell us your thoughts in the comments)
    6.2% Complete
612 votes
2185 days ago

Rowing lake in red zone would strain aquifers

Anna Williams Reporter from The Press

A new 1km regatta course at Kerrs Reach is proposed for Christchurch's red zone instead of a rowing lake rejected for straining the city's underground water supply.

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2173 days ago

Alert: Police investigating after needle was found in strawberry

Georgia Reporter from Stuff

Be aware neighbours,

A needle has been found inside a strawberry in a punnet purchased at a supermarket in South Canterbury.

A police spokeswoman said the fruit was purchased at a supermarket in Geraldine on Saturday morning.

Police were investigating the matter, she said.

To read more as this… View more
Be aware neighbours,

A needle has been found inside a strawberry in a punnet purchased at a supermarket in South Canterbury.

A police spokeswoman said the fruit was purchased at a supermarket in Geraldine on Saturday morning.

Police were investigating the matter, she said.

To read more as this story develops, click here.

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2173 days ago

Meet New Zealand's first quadruplets in 25 years

Georgia Reporter from Stuff

Hi neighbours,

Check out this sweet story! Quinn, Indie, Hudson and Molly are New Zealand's first quadruplets to be born in 25 years. The fraternal and identical set of twins from Timaru were born at Christchurch Women's Hospital in August. To read more about their story, click here.

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Hi neighbours,

Check out this sweet story! Quinn, Indie, Hudson and Molly are New Zealand's first quadruplets to be born in 25 years. The fraternal and identical set of twins from Timaru were born at Christchurch Women's Hospital in August. To read more about their story, click here.

Have you ever met quadruplets, or do quadruplets run in your family? Share your well wishes with us 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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2170 days ago

The place to spend your Golden Age

Golden Healthcare Group

It’s the little touches at Golden Age Rest Home that make it feel like home.

The space offers cosy community areas, beautifully manicured gardens and 24-hour nursing care.

Golden Age Rest Home offers the perfect balance of independence for residents and peace-of-mind for loved ones.

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It’s the little touches at Golden Age Rest Home that make it feel like home.

The space offers cosy community areas, beautifully manicured gardens and 24-hour nursing care.

Golden Age Rest Home offers the perfect balance of independence for residents and peace-of-mind for loved ones.

Call our staff to chat about life at Golden Age - 03 375 0720.
Find out more

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2171 days ago

Poll: Would you pop a Popup Home in your backyard?

Popup Home

It's hard getting into your own home in New Zealand. At Popup Home we're refusing to give up on the Kiwi dream of a place to call your own. We've worked on an innovative and creative design to provide quality, affordable and easy to build homes, right out of the box.

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It's hard getting into your own home in New Zealand. At Popup Home we're refusing to give up on the Kiwi dream of a place to call your own. We've worked on an innovative and creative design to provide quality, affordable and easy to build homes, right out of the box.

Popup Homes are a way to:
- get into your first home
- set up a holiday bach
- make space for family
- accommodate renters or farm workers
- create a mobile office, cafe or expo booth
Find out more

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Would you pop a Popup Home in your backyard?
  • 85.4% Yes - what a great idea
    85.4% Complete
  • 14.6% No - I would look at other options
    14.6% Complete
512 votes
2171 days ago

Make your best Split Second Decision

The Team from ACC New Zealand

No matter how long you’ve been riding, the unexpected can always happen. Be an even better rider with Ride Forever coaching. Find out more!

2185 days ago

Draft Suburban Parking Policy

The Team from Christchurch City Council

We want to create safer and more people-friendly streets.

To do that, we’ve created a draft policy that looks at how we manage on-street parking the suburbs.

Do you agree with our approach? Have a read and tell us if you think we’ve got it right!

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2172 days ago

Toyota Estima

Wendy from Tai Tapu

8 seats. Good condition. 243,000km. Some minor body damage in line with age - aesthetic only. Well loved and maintained. Goes well. WOF and rego.

Negotiable

2172 days ago

QEII Park - Have your say!

The Team from Christchurch City Council

Come along and share your ideas and enjoy a  guided tour of QEII Park as we work on the Draft Master Plan. For more info: bit.ly...

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2172 days ago

Akaroa: Is the historic town 'taking a hit' for Christchurch?

Nicole Mathewson Reporter from The Press

Crowds of cruise ship tourists, a beach running out of sand, public toilets, footpaths and roads under strain. Some Akaroa residents say the town is not getting the support it needs from Christchurch.

2172 days ago

Share your festive fail moments with us

Georgia Reporter from Stuff

Hi neighbours,

Christmas is supposed to be the jolliest time of year - full of whimsical family reunions, selfless gift-giving and Masterchef-worthy feasts.

But sometimes this just isn't captured on camera. We're after those amazingly awkward Christmas moments that have been captured on… View more
Hi neighbours,

Christmas is supposed to be the jolliest time of year - full of whimsical family reunions, selfless gift-giving and Masterchef-worthy feasts.

But sometimes this just isn't captured on camera. We're after those amazingly awkward Christmas moments that have been captured on film.

Maybe it was the time you went to visit Santa and your little one didn't want a bar of it. Maybe it was a self-timed family shot that went horribly awry. Or a Christmas meal that was more a festive fail.

Whatever the not-so-merry moment, we want to see it! Share your pictures and a little bit about them with us in Stuff Nation. We look forward to seeing them! Here's the link to contribute.

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