Banks Peninsula, Akaroa

Fair play

Fair play

Whether it’s a playhouse, she shed or teenager’s sleepout, a stencil-painted floor in Resene Clockwork Orange will elevate it from meh to wow.

772 days ago

Diamond Harbour Playcentre gifted pou by community

Nicole Mathewson Reporter from The Press

Diamond Harbour Playcentre has unveiled a new pou that was gifted by the community to the centre on September 15.

Local Wally Hemapo donated an old telephone pole to be used specifically as a pou. He carved a beautiful depiction of a “mother and baby” koru wrapped in a korowai at the top of … View more
Diamond Harbour Playcentre has unveiled a new pou that was gifted by the community to the centre on September 15.

Local Wally Hemapo donated an old telephone pole to be used specifically as a pou. He carved a beautiful depiction of a “mother and baby” koru wrapped in a korowai at the top of the pou.

Local artist Rebecca Gibbs painted the pou, with help from tamariki from the centre.

“Rebecca designed a beautiful harakeke to represent our playcentre whānau, with the ocean, mountains, river and land in the background. The centre tamariki filled in background areas with colourful fingerprints,” Olivia Sinclair, Diamond Harbour Playcentre member Olivia Sinclair said.

“Several playcentre whānau were also instrumental in making this project happen."

Playcentre Aotearoa’s kaiwhakahaere hononga Māori (Māori relationship manager) Erana Rattray said it was "wonderful to be able to weave te reo me ōna tikanga Māori throughout the ceremony and for playcentre tamariki and their whānau to experience our rich culture, connecting the centre to the wider community".

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772 days ago

Do you have a great recipe for new potatoes?

Mei Leng Wong Reporter from NZ Gardener & Get Growing

Dear neighbours,

Every month, NZ Gardener runs a series of tested reader recipes using a seasonal crop. We are now on the hunt for new potato recipes, so send your best ones to mailbox@nzgardener.co.nz by Sept 25, 2022.

Every published recipe wins a copy of our special edition Vegetable … View more
Dear neighbours,

Every month, NZ Gardener runs a series of tested reader recipes using a seasonal crop. We are now on the hunt for new potato recipes, so send your best ones to mailbox@nzgardener.co.nz by Sept 25, 2022.

Every published recipe wins a copy of our special edition Vegetable Growing Made Easy.

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773 days ago

Free older style single bed and mattress

Mike from Halswell

I have an older bed/mattress to give away. Some fading on headboard but bed sound and has inner sprung mattress. Ideal for spare room, sleepout, bach etc. Linen does not come with bed. Must be picked up from Halswell.

Free

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774 days ago

Rocking chair

Gary from Halswell

In good condtion $80 or near offer

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778 days ago

Voting papers arriving from today

Nicole Mathewson Reporter from The Press

Residents who have enrolled to vote should expect voting papers to arrive in their letter boxes between September 16 and 21, Christchurch City Council electoral officer Jo Daly says.

Voting opens today (September 16) and closes at noon on October 8.

“Each enrolled voter will receive an … View more
Residents who have enrolled to vote should expect voting papers to arrive in their letter boxes between September 16 and 21, Christchurch City Council electoral officer Jo Daly says.

Voting opens today (September 16) and closes at noon on October 8.

“Each enrolled voter will receive an information and candidate profiles booklet, a voting paper and a pre-paid return envelope," Daly said.

"Voters will be able to choose a mayoral candidate, a ward councillor and community board members and Environment Canterbury councillors in their ward.”

Find your ward and community board: www.ccc.govt.nz...

“Once you have decided which of the candidates you wish to vote for, please complete your voting form, put it in the pre-paid return envelope and post or deliver it.

"When posting, voting documents should be mailed no later than 5pm on October 4 to guarantee delivery before the close of voting."

Completed voting documents can also be hand delivered during opening hours to ballot boxes at the Civic Offices, 53 Hereford St or to your nearest council library or service centre.

“If you don’t receive your voting papers and you are eligible you can still cast a special vote. Special voting documents can be issued from the Civic Offices and from selected service centres or by emailing elections2022@ccc.govt.nz or phoning 03 941 8999,” Daly said.

The preliminary results of the local body elections should be available on the afternoon of election day, October 8.

778 days ago

Addictive Eaters Anonymous

The Team from Addictive Eaters Anonymous - Christchurch

Monthly AEA Web Events
The AEA Web Event is a monthly online meeting where AEA members from all over the world come together to share their experience, strength and hope. Three members speak for 10 minutes each, followed by member sharing.

The AEA Web Event is held on the 3rd Sunday of each … View more
Monthly AEA Web Events
The AEA Web Event is a monthly online meeting where AEA members from all over the world come together to share their experience, strength and hope. Three members speak for 10 minutes each, followed by member sharing.

The AEA Web Event is held on the 3rd Sunday of each month which is this Sunday 18th September at 8.00am.

ALL NEWCOMERS WELCOME.

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782 days ago

Fancy winning some tiakarete?

The Team from Neighbourly.co.nz

Kia ora Christchurch......or shall I say, Ōtautahi?

You've likely already heard, but this week is Māori Language Week - Te Wiki o te Reo Māori - and we'd like nothing more than to encourage your kōrero with some kai.

We have some delicious Whittaker's tiakarete (chocolate) … View more
Kia ora Christchurch......or shall I say, Ōtautahi?

You've likely already heard, but this week is Māori Language Week - Te Wiki o te Reo Māori - and we'd like nothing more than to encourage your kōrero with some kai.

We have some delicious Whittaker's tiakarete (chocolate) to give away, so whether it's naming the days of the week, sharing your pepeha, or just a cheery kia ora - it's all about giving it a go.

Share any kōrero or kupu in the comments below to be in to win. Kia kaha, Ōtautahi!

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780 days ago

Do you feel Better Than Ever?

Anthony Wilding Retirement Village

Become part of our online community for over 60s, and get to know others who appreciate that the good times are just getting started!

PLUS — To celebrate the launch of our new Facebook group, Better Than Ever - each new member will go in the draw to WIN an iPad!

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780 days ago

Subscribe this month and get free plants!

Mei Leng Wong Reporter from NZ Gardener & Get Growing

There's still time to sign up for this month's great offer. Our subscribers pay less than retail buyers, and this month, new subscribers also get a $25 voucher for Awapuni Nurseries. Pick from their amazing range of plants, and have them delivered straight to your door with their … View moreThere's still time to sign up for this month's great offer. Our subscribers pay less than retail buyers, and this month, new subscribers also get a $25 voucher for Awapuni Nurseries. Pick from their amazing range of plants, and have them delivered straight to your door with their nationwide delivery. $25 voucher valid from Sept 1-25, 2022.

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781 days ago

Botanical Expo 2022

Denise Neighbourly Lead from Halswell

Botanical Expo 2022
Spring is blooming. The New Zealand Alpine Garden Society, South Island Daffodil Society and the Combined Canterbury Floral Art Groups have joined forces to produce this extravaganza! $5.00 entry.

Workshops and Speakers on a range of topics
Plant sales with rare and unusual… View more
Botanical Expo 2022
Spring is blooming. The New Zealand Alpine Garden Society, South Island Daffodil Society and the Combined Canterbury Floral Art Groups have joined forces to produce this extravaganza! $5.00 entry.

Workshops and Speakers on a range of topics
Plant sales with rare and unusual plants
Prizes - Win Visits to Gardens
Tools sharpening
Crevice Garden building Botanical Expo
Spring Show with a delightful displays of spring flowers.
BuyChoicePlants from specialist back yard propagators.
Speakers on a range of informative and inspirational topics.
WinGardenVisit to some of Canterbury's top gardens

To wet your whistle we will be posting more details on each of these topics in the run up the the #BotanicalExpo so follow us to keep up to date and share with your friends and be sure to get the date in your diary and come along!!! At the Lincoln Events Centre, 15 Meijer Drive, Lincoln. Saturday 17 September 1 pm to 5 pm, and Sunday 18 September 10 am to 4 pm.

786 days ago

Telling lies.

Gordon from Halswell

Is it possible for people to stop calling serving people LIARS unless you have PROOF that it was a LIE.
Breaking a promise is not a LIE unless you have proof that the person knew it was not possible at the time of saying it, even then it might be misleading and wishful thinking.
When politicians … View more
Is it possible for people to stop calling serving people LIARS unless you have PROOF that it was a LIE.
Breaking a promise is not a LIE unless you have proof that the person knew it was not possible at the time of saying it, even then it might be misleading and wishful thinking.
When politicians are campaigning they say they will do all sorts of things, that is based on information they have to hand at that time.
If they win and find out their information that they based there 'promises' on were not correct, or they have to work with a coalition partner so have to modify their stance.
Lets not be so blindly judgmental and name call, just to discredit a side you do not like.
Sure, point out poor performance as long as it factually based not just for the sake of ribbing the opposition
Have a good day.

785 days ago

'She was everyone's Nana': Flags at half-mast as Christchurch mourns the Queen's death

Nicole Mathewson Reporter from The Press

Flags across the city are being lowered to half-mast as Christchurch joins the rest of the Commonwealth in mourning the death of Queen Elizabeth II.

The Queen, the world’s longest serving monarch, died on Friday morning at Balmoral, Scotland, at the age of 96.

In Christchurch, which the … View more
Flags across the city are being lowered to half-mast as Christchurch joins the rest of the Commonwealth in mourning the death of Queen Elizabeth II.

The Queen, the world’s longest serving monarch, died on Friday morning at Balmoral, Scotland, at the age of 96.

In Christchurch, which the Queen visited nine times during her reign, flags are being flown at half-mast and condolence books are being opened at civic centres.

Mayor Lianne Dalziel said the Royal Family had been ardent supporters of the city, for which its residents would “always be grateful”.

782 days ago

Neighbours, get stuck in with a subscription to NZ Gardener.

New Zealand Gardener

Want your garden to be the talk of your neighbourhood?

NZ Gardener has all the step-by-step DIY projects you’ll need to achieve just that. As well as incredible photography, spectacular garden stories, recipes and more. Subscribe before 26 September and you’ll receive a $25 gift voucher to … View more
Want your garden to be the talk of your neighbourhood?

NZ Gardener has all the step-by-step DIY projects you’ll need to achieve just that. As well as incredible photography, spectacular garden stories, recipes and more. Subscribe before 26 September and you’ll receive a $25 gift voucher to spend online at Awapuni.

Just visit Mags4Gifts to purchase your subscription, or if you’d rather talk to one of our friendly staff members, call 0800 624 744. Offer valid for 1 and 2 year subscriptions at the normal rate.

T&Cs apply.

The team at NZ Gardener
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784 days ago

Selwyn CultureFest starts this weekend!

Selwyn District Council

Take your senses on a trip around the world! Enjoy performances, games, international stalls and food at Lincoln Domain this Sunday from 10am to 4pm.

The CultureFest celebrations continue at our two-week series of events. From dance classes, sport sessions, displays and art activities, there’s… View more
Take your senses on a trip around the world! Enjoy performances, games, international stalls and food at Lincoln Domain this Sunday from 10am to 4pm.

The CultureFest celebrations continue at our two-week series of events. From dance classes, sport sessions, displays and art activities, there’s plenty of events to keep you entertained.

Pick up a brochure from a Selwyn facility or check out the events online.
Find out more

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785 days ago

Your chance to win a 1-year subscription worth $101

NZ House and Garden

Hey Neighbours, add a touch of luxury to your home and lose yourself in the pages of NZ's favourite home & lifestyle magazine. Between now and 2 October, we have your chance to win 1 of 10 NZ House & Garden subscriptions worth $101.

Simply enter your details online and you're … View more
Hey Neighbours, add a touch of luxury to your home and lose yourself in the pages of NZ's favourite home & lifestyle magazine. Between now and 2 October, we have your chance to win 1 of 10 NZ House & Garden subscriptions worth $101.

Simply enter your details online and you're in the draw.
Find out more

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