Addington, Christchurch

2733 days ago

100 Years and Counting!

Rhonda Kaire from Christchurch City Breakfast Lions Club

Lions Clubs are for everyone. No matter whether you are 12 or 100 we have a club for you! With 366 Clubs across the country, it's easy to get involved, meet new people, and do some awesome stuff to help your neighbours and your community.

Why not come check out one our clubs and see what … View more
Lions Clubs are for everyone. No matter whether you are 12 or 100 we have a club for you! With 366 Clubs across the country, it's easy to get involved, meet new people, and do some awesome stuff to help your neighbours and your community.

Why not come check out one our clubs and see what you think, or even better, get a bunch of mates together and start your very own club! We'd love to see you.

Happy Thursday Everyone!

From all of us at Lions.

Check us out on Facebook at www.facebook.com...

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2733 days ago

Heading into the Central City?

Media Team from Christchurch City Council

The Crossing car park on Lichfield Street will be closed from today, re-opening on Monday, to allow construction work to be completed and parking technology to be installed. After that it will become a paid car park offering more than 400 short term carparks. Two new parking options have opened up … View moreThe Crossing car park on Lichfield Street will be closed from today, re-opening on Monday, to allow construction work to be completed and parking technology to be installed. After that it will become a paid car park offering more than 400 short term carparks. Two new parking options have opened up this week, the Hereford Carpark, near the corner of Colombo St has about 570 parking spaces, and The West End car park, between Hereford and Cashel Street, accessed via Cashel Street, with about 265 short-term public parking spaces.
Visit Parksmart: www.ccc.govt.nz... for central city parking options.

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2733 days ago

Important info for those affected by Cyclone Debbie

The Team from Neighbourly.co.nz

Cyclone Debbie is causing devastation around the country including serious flooding, landslides, road closures and evacuations. Here are a few things you can do to ensure you're kept up-to-date and best prepared.
• For live updates on how Cyclone Debbie is affecting your community … View more
Cyclone Debbie is causing devastation around the country including serious flooding, landslides, road closures and evacuations. Here are a few things you can do to ensure you're kept up-to-date and best prepared.
• For live updates on how Cyclone Debbie is affecting your community visit the Stuff Live blog.
• To send or receive urgent updates on time-sensitive emergency events in your community, sign up for Neighbourly Urgent Alerts. These are completely free to send and receive, and can be sent as a SMS text message or email.
• If you can support a neighbour in need, please share details of how you help on your Neighbourly noticeboard. Make a post now.
• To spread the word and notify others of what's happening around your neighbourhood contact your local reporter to share details and/or photos
Get live updates

2734 days ago

Homemade hot cross buns straight out of the oven!

FreshChoice New Zealand

You can't beat freshly baked hot cross buns straight out the oven! Warm yourself this Autumn with this scrumptious homemade hot cross bun recipe. Invite your friends, family and neighbours over and serve with butter and a jam of your choosing. These also make a perfect packed snack if … View moreYou can't beat freshly baked hot cross buns straight out the oven! Warm yourself this Autumn with this scrumptious homemade hot cross bun recipe. Invite your friends, family and neighbours over and serve with butter and a jam of your choosing. These also make a perfect packed snack if you're heading away for the long weekend!

Want more recipes from us? Join your local foodies group!
Check out the recipe!

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2734 days ago

Wild weather expected to hit Christchurch overnight

Emily from Christchurch Central

Heavy rain forecast to hit Christchurch and Banks Peninsula overnight could cause surface flooding and slips in some areas.

The tail end of Cyclone Debbie has been lashing the country since yesterday and is starting to make its presence felt in Christchurch.

Heavy rain is forecast to fall across … View more
Heavy rain forecast to hit Christchurch and Banks Peninsula overnight could cause surface flooding and slips in some areas.

The tail end of Cyclone Debbie has been lashing the country since yesterday and is starting to make its presence felt in Christchurch.

Heavy rain is forecast to fall across the city and Banks Peninsula overnight, with the heaviest falls likely early tomorrow morning.

The MetService is also warning that southwest gales could batter Banks Peninsula tomorrow, with gusts of 140km/h possible in exposed places. Winds of that strength could cause damage to trees and powerlines and make driving hazardous.

To read the full update visit NEWSLINE:
www.ccc.govt.nz...

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2734 days ago

Christchurch is in for a wet 24 hours

Media Team from Christchurch City Council

Cyclone Debbie is bringing steady rain to Christchurch, so we're setting up temporary pumps as a precaution. The worst of the rain is expected to hit Christchurch this afternoon and overnight.

Council contractors have been out clearing grates, checking pumps and making sure the drainage … View more
Cyclone Debbie is bringing steady rain to Christchurch, so we're setting up temporary pumps as a precaution. The worst of the rain is expected to hit Christchurch this afternoon and overnight.

Council contractors have been out clearing grates, checking pumps and making sure the drainage network is operating as it should. If you spot a blocked or overflowing public street drain you can report it to the Council’s Contact Centre.

For all you need to know click here.
Learn more

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2750 days ago

Farmers gift card,New Towel set,Tripod,Books,Retro stuff.Royal Albert Cup and Saucer Set and More

Mark & Rachael from Upper Riccarton

I am selling these items to raise money to help my husband and I pay our bills and get down to our sons graduation, We are on a very low income and struggling financially at the moment

Farmers $30 gift card
52 books on Variety of subjects in Good condition
4 pc towel set Brand New(two bath … View more
I am selling these items to raise money to help my husband and I pay our bills and get down to our sons graduation, We are on a very low income and struggling financially at the moment

Farmers $30 gift card
52 books on Variety of subjects in Good condition
4 pc towel set Brand New(two bath towels and two hand towels)
baking Set(brand New) set includes wooden spoon and two metal cookie cutters heart and gingerbread man(rrp $34.99)
Retro Cookie Jar
egg retro cookie jar(Brand New)
ornament plates
Royal Albert Cup and Saucer
Tripod
Tv to Computer converter(Where as is as Is)
Dried Flower Picture
$130 ono

Negotiable

2734 days ago

Annual Plan 2017

Media Team from Christchurch City Council

Check out some examples of the types of projects that are in this year’s Draft Annual Plan #cccplan

More information on what's planned here: bit.ly...

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2734 days ago

Register a Great Community Clean Up Event and WIN!

The Warehouse New Zealand

Do you care about how your community looks? The Great Community Clean Up is all about taking ownership of the places we live and love - our neighbourhoods. It doesn't need to be anything big; picking up a little litter in your street, tidying up your favourite park, or removing bits and bobs … View moreDo you care about how your community looks? The Great Community Clean Up is all about taking ownership of the places we live and love - our neighbourhoods. It doesn't need to be anything big; picking up a little litter in your street, tidying up your favourite park, or removing bits and bobs from a nearby beach are all great events! Plus, register an event between 27 April and 3 May you could WIN great prizes.

So grab your flatmates, your kids, your neighbour or your whole street and head to a place that you love in your community and make a difference. Your contributions will help make your community a cleaner and happier place to live! #CleanUpNZ
Register now

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2735 days ago

RECYCLING MAN PAINT

Matthew from Spreydon

RECYCLING MAN PAINT
One can of food for one litre of paint

15 Litres of white interior undercoat and sealer.

Available
CHARITY FOR CHRISTCHURCH
OPEN FROM 9am to 3pm
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RECYCLING MAN PAINT
One can of food for one litre of paint

15 Litres of white interior undercoat and sealer.

Available
CHARITY FOR CHRISTCHURCH
OPEN FROM 9am to 3pm
Wednesday, Thursday, Saturday
30 Charles Upham ave Hillmorton
ph 02108439932
FOOD BANKS WE ARE DONATING TO
Ellesmere Food Bank
Delta Community Support Trust
Catholic Social Services.
Salvation Army in Christchurch.
Christchurch City Mission.
web.facebook.com...

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2735 days ago

RECYCLING MAN FREE PAINT

Matthew from Spreydon

RECYCLING MAN FREE PAINT
There over 100 Litres of free paint in this lot.
Available
CHARITY FOR CHRISTCHURCH
OPEN FROM 9am to 3pm
Wednesday, Thursday, Saturday
30 Charles Upham ave Hillmorton
ph 02108439932
View more
RECYCLING MAN FREE PAINT
There over 100 Litres of free paint in this lot.
Available
CHARITY FOR CHRISTCHURCH
OPEN FROM 9am to 3pm
Wednesday, Thursday, Saturday
30 Charles Upham ave Hillmorton
ph 02108439932
FOOD BANKS WE ARE DONATING TO
Ellesmere Food Bank
Delta Community Support Trust
Catholic Social Services.
Salvation Army in Christchurch.
Christchurch City Mission.
web.facebook.com...

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2738 days ago

Quince

Charlotte from Christchurch Central

Hi just wondering if anyone has or knows someone that has a quince tree with some fruit to spare as I'd love to make some quince jam. Thanks

2735 days ago

Pound Road Trading

Charlotte Evers from Playhouse Challenge

"All of our playhouses are unique with a lot of attention to detail and children love them. They are great quality, and creative."

Pound Road Trading have been designing and building playhouses for Canterbury families for over 30 years, which makes them an ideal entrant in the … View more
"All of our playhouses are unique with a lot of attention to detail and children love them. They are great quality, and creative."

Pound Road Trading have been designing and building playhouses for Canterbury families for over 30 years, which makes them an ideal entrant in the Playhouse Challenge. Find out more about what they offer and why they're supporting the challenge at www.birthrightchch.org.nz... or www.tpa.org.nz....

2735 days ago

Have you seen the latest forecast?

Media Team from Christchurch City Council

Christchurch's Port Hills could get a big dumping of rain over the next 24 hours.
We have got our contractors out around the city clearing grates, checking pumps and making sure the drainage network is operating as it should. They will stay on stand-by to respond to any problems that might … View more
Christchurch's Port Hills could get a big dumping of rain over the next 24 hours.
We have got our contractors out around the city clearing grates, checking pumps and making sure the drainage network is operating as it should. They will stay on stand-by to respond to any problems that might arise as a result of the wet weather. For all you need to know visit: ccc.govt.nz...

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2735 days ago

Love working with kids? Want to own your own business?

Bex Woolfall from Skids (Safe Kids in Daily Supervision)

A sKids franchise might well be the business you are looking for.

We're looking for teachers, educators, business people, community leaders and anyone who has a genuine passion for working with children and is a leader in their community in Christchurch!

The sKids award-winning franchise… View more
A sKids franchise might well be the business you are looking for.

We're looking for teachers, educators, business people, community leaders and anyone who has a genuine passion for working with children and is a leader in their community in Christchurch!

The sKids award-winning franchise programme gives you the chance to do what you love and have the freedom of owning your own business.

This is a great opportunity not only for you but also for your staff too! Your staff can go from assistant to manager to coordinator to area coordinator and even eventually become franchisees themselves!

Learn something new every day, become a business owner and join us in our quest to inspire and enrich the lives of young children all around New Zealand. With over 163 programs to choose from across the country, the opportunities are endless!

If this sounds like you, we would love to hear from you :)

Negotiable

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