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1379 days ago

There are so many reasons to be grateful to call Aotearoa New Zealand our home. 😌🙏

The Team from Neighbourhood Support New Zealand

Let's keep working together to make our communities better for everyone while honouring Te Ao Māori.

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1379 days ago

Paint a woven plate

The Team from Resene ColorShop Tower Junction

Put your own spin on wall art by painting designs on woven plates. A quick, budget friendly way to add colour to your walls and so easy to repaint if you want to update the colours later.

Make the most of this weekend with this easy step by step project idea from Resene. Find out how to create … View more
Put your own spin on wall art by painting designs on woven plates. A quick, budget friendly way to add colour to your walls and so easy to repaint if you want to update the colours later.

Make the most of this weekend with this easy step by step project idea from Resene. Find out how to create your own.

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1386 days ago

Poll: Did you know old rice could make you sick?

New Zealand Food Safety

Just because it’s rice doesn’t mean it lasts longer than other food. Over time, cooked rice may grow bacteria that produces toxins, which can make you sick. So, make sure you cover, refrigerate and only keep for a day or two.

Don’t risk making your whānau sick. Eat any leftover food … View more
Just because it’s rice doesn’t mean it lasts longer than other food. Over time, cooked rice may grow bacteria that produces toxins, which can make you sick. So, make sure you cover, refrigerate and only keep for a day or two.

Don’t risk making your whānau sick. Eat any leftover food within two days. If in doubt, chuck it out.

Remember to Clean Cook Chill and check our easy food safety tips here.

The team at New Zealand Food Safety
Find out more

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Did you know old rice could make you sick?
  • 86% Yes I’m always careful
    86% Complete
  • 14% No I thought rice doesn’t go bad
    14% Complete
2996 votes
1381 days ago

Qigong Beginners Class - starts from NEXT WED. 10 Feb. 10-11:45am

Sandy from Aidanfield

Flowing with Qigong Class - Exercise with Energy
Guided by experienced Chinese teacher, Sandy Jiang, an accredited provider of the Strength and Balance Programme
FREE 1st Visit!

Time: 10 -11:45 am, Weds, 10 Feb - 14 April, 2021
10 weeks a term, school term

Blue Sky Qigong Studio
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Flowing with Qigong Class - Exercise with Energy
Guided by experienced Chinese teacher, Sandy Jiang, an accredited provider of the Strength and Balance Programme
FREE 1st Visit!

Time: 10 -11:45 am, Weds, 10 Feb - 14 April, 2021
10 weeks a term, school term

Blue Sky Qigong Studio
Professional and partly mirrored studio
19 Templetons Road, Aidanfield, Christchurch

Enhancing your health, immune system, spine, flexibility, serenity, relaxation, pelvic floor muscles, core strength, energy, wellbeing and inner joy

Class numbers are small, only several spaces left, booking essential
Register now with Sandy: sandyjsky@gmail.com

Qigong
Qigong is an ancient Chinese holistic therapy. It is the foundation to Tai Chi, but relatively simpler than Tai Chi.

Fee: $205- $15 (free 1st visit) = $190
10 classes plus a Qigong CD and a Qigong book

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1381 days ago

Ronald McDonald House fundraiser

Holly from Fendalton

Kia ora. This March, I will be walking/cycling 210km to raise money for Ronald McDonald House to help them support families with hospitalised children. Please consider donating what you can at this link - every bit counts: fundraise.rmhc.org.nz...

Thank you!

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1381 days ago

HOMED Saturday 30th January

Julia Gailey Reporter from Homed - The Press

Is a new home on the cards for 2021?
Check out the latest property listings and news from Christchurch here:

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1382 days ago

Have you ever experienced an eating disorder?

Lana from Addington

The Eating Disorders Genetics Initiative (EDGI) is currently looking for volunteers for a study that aims to understand genetic factors that contribute to binge eating disorder, bulimia nervosa, and anorexia nervosa.

To learn more about the study, or to participate, please visit edgi.nz... or … View more
The Eating Disorders Genetics Initiative (EDGI) is currently looking for volunteers for a study that aims to understand genetic factors that contribute to binge eating disorder, bulimia nervosa, and anorexia nervosa.

To learn more about the study, or to participate, please visit edgi.nz... or contact edgi@otago.ac.nz.

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1383 days ago

Room for hire

Rosemary O'Regan from Whareora Community House

Hi
We have a room at Whareora House available for hire or long term rental. Would suit a counselling service/therapist or not for profit.
Call into the House anytime between 10am to 12.39pm to view

1386 days ago

Have you been to see Canterbury's waddle of Pop-up Penguins?

Jake Kenny Reporter from Community News

From Rangiora to Rolleston, Christchurch to Kaiapoi, 120 penguin sculptures have brought joy to the streets of Canterbury this summer.

This weekend sees the end of the Pop Up Penguins art trail, but there is still time to visit a few more before they are gathered up to be sold at a charity auction… View more
From Rangiora to Rolleston, Christchurch to Kaiapoi, 120 penguin sculptures have brought joy to the streets of Canterbury this summer.

This weekend sees the end of the Pop Up Penguins art trail, but there is still time to visit a few more before they are gathered up to be sold at a charity auction next month.

Will you check them out before they go? Or have you been already?

Let us know your thoughts on the penguins in the comments below.

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1387 days ago

NZ's friendliest regions and towns

Lorna Thornber Reporter from Stuff Travel

Hi there,
Canterbury has been named the fifth most welcoming region in the world in the Booking.com Traveller Review Awards, while Oamaru, Hokitika and Invercargill have been named the most welcoming towns in NZ. They were followed by Cambridge, Picton, Lake Tekapo, Kerikeri, Palmerston North, … View more
Hi there,
Canterbury has been named the fifth most welcoming region in the world in the Booking.com Traveller Review Awards, while Oamaru, Hokitika and Invercargill have been named the most welcoming towns in NZ. They were followed by Cambridge, Picton, Lake Tekapo, Kerikeri, Palmerston North, Paihia and Twizel.
We'd be really keen to hear your thoughts on this based on your own travels around New Zealand. Do you think Canterbury is NZ's most welcoming region? And are these our most welcoming towns?
Where in NZ have you been made to feel particularly welcome on your travels?
As usual, please put 'NFP' in your comment if you don't want it to be included in an article. Cheers.

1389 days ago
1383 days ago

Valentine's Dinner at Coriander's

Stacey Cameron from

⭐❤️ VALENTINE’S DAY ❤️⭐ Nothing says I love you like great food. Treat the special person in your life to a romantic night out at Coriander’s with cocktails, delicious Indian food and chocolatey desserts.
Our special $80 love-inspired Valentine’s Day menu for two includes:

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⭐❤️ VALENTINE’S DAY ❤️⭐ Nothing says I love you like great food. Treat the special person in your life to a romantic night out at Coriander’s with cocktails, delicious Indian food and chocolatey desserts.
Our special $80 love-inspired Valentine’s Day menu for two includes:

❤️ Love Bite cocktails – Lychee and vodka topped with lemonade and a hint of grenadine

❤️ Starters – Aloo paneer tikki, mince chicken and lamb kebab

❤️ Main course – Creamy chicken pasanda, and succulent lamb curry with oriental spices OR any other two chicken or lamb curries of your choice. Served with rice and naan

❤️ Dessert – Decadent chocolate brownie served with chocolate sauce and ice cream

🌹 Bookings essential - Call 03 365 5557 to reserve a table at your local Coriander’s restaurant

1383 days ago

💖 Love Where You Live - February 1st to 28th 💖

The Team from Neighbourhood Support New Zealand

Love is in the air this month! We’re not just talking about Valentine’s Day, we’re talking about this month’s national campaign.

Our theme for February is all about finding ways to show your home and community a little extra love and care. Whether it’s organising a street clean up, … View more
Love is in the air this month! We’re not just talking about Valentine’s Day, we’re talking about this month’s national campaign.

Our theme for February is all about finding ways to show your home and community a little extra love and care. Whether it’s organising a street clean up, helping a neighbour tidy up their property, collaborating on a mural, putting together a working bee, or installing a communal pātaka or library - there are countless ways to make our neighbourhoods more beautiful and enjoyable for everyone.

Share your tips, projects, photos and experiences with us by tagging us in your social media posts or emailing us at:

info@neighbourhoodsupport.co.nz

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February 2021 National Campaign.pdf Download View

1384 days ago

Addictive Eaters Anonymous

The Team from Addictive Eaters Anonymous - Christchurch

Addictive Eaters Anonymous On Air

Addictive Eaters Anonymous on Air is a 25 minute show which features a member of Addictive Eaters Anonymous sharing about their addictive eating and recovery from the compulsion and obsession with food. This will include what their life was like when they were … View more
Addictive Eaters Anonymous On Air

Addictive Eaters Anonymous on Air is a 25 minute show which features a member of Addictive Eaters Anonymous sharing about their addictive eating and recovery from the compulsion and obsession with food. This will include what their life was like when they were caught in addiction, how finding sobriety in Addictive Eaters Anonymous changed their lives, and what their lives are like now.

Our show airs at 12 noon on the 4th Monday of each month.

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1385 days ago

Garage Sale Sat 6th Feb 8.30am -1pm

Katrina from Somerfield

Garage Sale, Sat 6th Feb, 79 Milton Street, Spreydon, Strictly 8.30am-1pm
Household bric-a-brac, single bed (base only), books & magazines, clothes, garden pots, bbq, old wheelbarrow, rowing machine, box of kindling, new assembled small/medium dog kennel etc... Cancelled if wet.

Negotiable

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