Aranui, Christchurch

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476 days ago
477 days ago

One gift? Why not give 52 gifts with The TV Guide.

The TV Guide

Spoil the TV connoisseur in your life with a subscription to NZ’s most popular entertainment magazine. The TV Guide contains TV listings, entertainment, gossip, competitions, puzzles, and more!

This Father’s Day, gift a 1-year subscription to The TV Guide and save $57 off RRP - 52 issues … View more
Spoil the TV connoisseur in your life with a subscription to NZ’s most popular entertainment magazine. The TV Guide contains TV listings, entertainment, gossip, competitions, puzzles, and more!

This Father’s Day, gift a 1-year subscription to The TV Guide and save $57 off RRP - 52 issues delivered weekly straight to their home. Offer available until 2 September 2023.

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478 days ago

Ōtira and Springfield celebrate 100 years since tunnel opening

Nicole Mathewson Reporter from The Press

Ōtira was a bustling town with about 650 people when the Ōtira Tunnel first linked the West Coast to the rest of the South Island 100 years ago.

Communities at both ends of the tunnel are celebrating its centenary on Friday.

The rail tunnel travels 8.5km through the Southern Alps and was … View more
Ōtira was a bustling town with about 650 people when the Ōtira Tunnel first linked the West Coast to the rest of the South Island 100 years ago.

Communities at both ends of the tunnel are celebrating its centenary on Friday.

The rail tunnel travels 8.5km through the Southern Alps and was once the seventh longest tunnel in the world, and the longest in the British Empire.

Although the rail tunnel is now only the third longest in the country, it remains an engineering marvel.

During its construction, tunnellers contended with harsh conditions, using basic tools to drive through wet shale and rock, and with the steep track required from Ōtira to Arthur’s Pass.

A committee of Ōtira residents was set up two years ago to organise a celebration to commemorate 100 years since the tunnel opened on August 4, 1923.

Read reporter Joanne Naish's full story here (subscription required).

477 days ago

Aldwins House activities

The Team from Promisia Aldwins House Residential Care

At Aldwins House, we wholeheartedly cherish life's beautiful stages and take immense joy in celebrating the remarkable richness of our residents' experiences. "Grease: The Musical" serves as a shining example of the vibrant lives our beloved residents lead, effortlessly showing … View moreAt Aldwins House, we wholeheartedly cherish life's beautiful stages and take immense joy in celebrating the remarkable richness of our residents' experiences. "Grease: The Musical" serves as a shining example of the vibrant lives our beloved residents lead, effortlessly showing that age is truly just a number when it comes to pursuing passions and weaving cherished memories that last a lifetime.

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477 days ago

Addictive Eaters Anonymous

The Team from Addictive Eaters Anonymous - Christchurch

Is Addictive Eaters Anonymous for you?

Only you can decide whether or not Addictive Eaters Anonymous is for you. For many of us, accepting that we were addictive eaters is the best thing we have ever done; it was our first step on the road to recovery. Take a look at the following fifteen … View more
Is Addictive Eaters Anonymous for you?

Only you can decide whether or not Addictive Eaters Anonymous is for you. For many of us, accepting that we were addictive eaters is the best thing we have ever done; it was our first step on the road to recovery. Take a look at the following fifteen questions below. Approach them honestly and with an open mind.

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478 days ago

Yuccas

Colleen and Mark from Woolston

Still on a huge tree. Variety of sizes. Cut the one you want. Must go as in the way of replacing a fence. Will grow straight off the tree.

Negotiable

481 days ago

the latest riddle with 4 letters

Don from Parklands - Marshlands

The word of four letters needs to be in CAPITAL letters.It cannot be in lower case letters.
ps the two words below is an example of rotating an image 180 degrees to get the opposite meaning. Applause not needed. Cheers all. (ps I enjoy pyrography in my spare time.) Click on each to see the images… View more
The word of four letters needs to be in CAPITAL letters.It cannot be in lower case letters.
ps the two words below is an example of rotating an image 180 degrees to get the opposite meaning. Applause not needed. Cheers all. (ps I enjoy pyrography in my spare time.) Click on each to see the images complete.

485 days ago

The most beautiful spot in every region of NZ

Lorna Thornber Reporter from Stuff Travel

Hi there,
We're on the lookout for the most beautiful spots in New Zealand, and would love to hear your favourites.
While it will be impossible to include all of them in one article, we'd appreciate your help in narrowing it down. What do you think are most beautiful places in … View more
Hi there,
We're on the lookout for the most beautiful spots in New Zealand, and would love to hear your favourites.
While it will be impossible to include all of them in one article, we'd appreciate your help in narrowing it down. What do you think are most beautiful places in NZ's regions? Do you have a favourite spot in the Waikato, Taranaki, Canterbury, Southland or elsewhere?
Feel free to comment below, send me a message or email me at lorna.thornber@stuff.co.nz. Please include 'NFP' in your comment if you do not want it or your name included in an article. Thanks in advance for taking the time to share.

479 days ago

Aldwins House activities

The Team from Promisia Aldwins House Residential Care

Exciting Exercise Activities at Aldwins House
At Aldwins House, we believe that staying active and healthy is the key to a happy and fulfilling life, no matter your age! 🌞 That's why we've curated a fantastic range of exercise activities for our beloved residents to enjoy and thrive. … View more
Exciting Exercise Activities at Aldwins House
At Aldwins House, we believe that staying active and healthy is the key to a happy and fulfilling life, no matter your age! 🌞 That's why we've curated a fantastic range of exercise activities for our beloved residents to enjoy and thrive.
#ActiveLiving #HealthyHabits #CommunityLove #HappyLiving #elderlycare

483 days ago

Poll: Is the letterbox obsolete?

The Team from Neighbourly.co.nz

With online being the main mode of communication these days, it's no wonder that there has been a worldwide mail decline and here in Aotearoa, NZ Post has needed to lay off 750 full-time staff. Do you think it's time to say goodbye to the trusty letterbox?

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Is the letterbox obsolete?
  • 5.3% Yes, it can go!
    5.3% Complete
  • 34.1% Not just yet, I still use it
    34.1% Complete
  • 60.6% Never, there'll always be a need for it
    60.6% Complete
3118 votes
481 days ago

Could you spot the signs of a heart attack?

Heart Foundation NZ

Heart attack is a leading cause of death in New Zealand.
Learn to recognise the warning signs and symptoms of a heart attack, so you know what to do if you see or experience them. Don’t try to walk it off, wash it off or push through it. Make the right call, it may save your life.

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483 days ago

Wanted Mossy/Dirty vehicle for Promotional Photos/Videos

Brodie from Linwood

We are looking for a Mossy and/or Dirty vehicle that we can clean inside and out to get some promotional photos and videos for our website. This will be free of charge to you.
To enquire please email us at admin@cleanmycar.co.nz along with photos of your vehicle.

487 days ago

RIDDLES

Don from Parklands - Marshlands

I am all oiled up and ready for some original riddles that are stimulating. Cheers all.

481 days ago

Resident Testimonials

The Team from Promisia Aldwins House Residential Care

𝐏𝐫𝐨𝐦𝐢𝐬𝐢𝐚 𝐀𝐥𝐝𝐰𝐢𝐧𝐬 𝐇𝐨𝐮𝐬𝐞: 𝐖𝐡𝐞𝐫𝐞 𝐇𝐞𝐚𝐫𝐭𝐬 𝐅𝐢𝐧𝐝 𝐚 𝐇𝐨𝐦𝐞
Promisia Aldwins House has become synonymous with a truly transformative residential care experience. Jennifer Soutar, a resident… View more
𝐏𝐫𝐨𝐦𝐢𝐬𝐢𝐚 𝐀𝐥𝐝𝐰𝐢𝐧𝐬 𝐇𝐨𝐮𝐬𝐞: 𝐖𝐡𝐞𝐫𝐞 𝐇𝐞𝐚𝐫𝐭𝐬 𝐅𝐢𝐧𝐝 𝐚 𝐇𝐨𝐦𝐞
Promisia Aldwins House has become synonymous with a truly transformative residential care experience. Jennifer Soutar, a resident for over two years, shares her remarkable journey of love, belonging, and joy. 💚

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482 days ago

Cape-cod set for sale{New}

Steven from Avonside - Dallington

Outdoor Cape-Cod set of chairs and table for sale,
Solid and sturdy made from treated wood,
Pickup Avonside or can deliver for $10.

Price: $180

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