Avondale, Christchurch

Have you made your house all Christmassy yet?

Have you made your house all Christmassy yet?

Why not share a snap to be in to win spot prizes! (and the title of NZ's Merriest Home)

1935 days ago

Poll: What is the top issue you want the local council to focus on?

Neighbourly.co.nz

The local elections are a great opportunity to decide on who we want to represent our communities over the next three years.

With elections just around the corner, this is a good time to pinpoint the issues that affect you and are important to you. Being clear on this is a first step in knowing… View more
The local elections are a great opportunity to decide on who we want to represent our communities over the next three years.

With elections just around the corner, this is a good time to pinpoint the issues that affect you and are important to you. Being clear on this is a first step in knowing what you want your local councillors to support or who to vote for. What are the issues you want your next local council to focus on?

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What is the top issue you want the local council to focus on?
  • 33% Rates
    33% Complete
  • 10.8% Housing
    10.8% Complete
  • 15% Roads
    15% Complete
  • 3.6% Public transport
    3.6% Complete
  • 9.3% Water
    9.3% Complete
  • 4.9% Waste
    4.9% Complete
  • 8.9% Climate + environment
    8.9% Complete
  • 10.2% Infrastructure
    10.2% Complete
  • 4.3% Local facilities (like parks and libraries)
    4.3% Complete
1311 votes
1935 days ago

Watch Premier League on Spark Sport

Spark Sport

Go on, ‘ave it!

Get in to all 380 Premier League games live and on-demand on Spark Sport for $19.99 per month.

Compatible devices only. T&Cs apply.
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1936 days ago

Having problems with drugs or alcohol?

The Retreat NZ

It doesn’t matter if you are young or old - recovering from problematic alcohol or drug use is not easy and you don't have to do this on your own.

At The Retreat NZ, we know, from first-hand experience, what works and we give you the tools that will help you or your family member … View more
It doesn’t matter if you are young or old - recovering from problematic alcohol or drug use is not easy and you don't have to do this on your own.

At The Retreat NZ, we know, from first-hand experience, what works and we give you the tools that will help you or your family member achieve long term sobriety.

Talk to us - we can help. We are available 24/7 and we welcome guests from all over New Zealand. Confidentiality is guaranteed.

Phone on 0800 276 237 or visit our website www.theretreatnz.org.nz
Talk to us

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1936 days ago

Vote for Get Growing! You could WIN!

Rachel Clare Reporter from NZ Gardener & Get Growing

Calling all Get Growing lovers! NZ Gardener's ezine is in the running to win the Magshop People's Choice Award in the Webstar Magazine Media Awards. Click through to their website to vote daily and help us win!

Each vote counts as an entry to win this De'Longhi espresso machine … View more
Calling all Get Growing lovers! NZ Gardener's ezine is in the running to win the Magshop People's Choice Award in the Webstar Magazine Media Awards. Click through to their website to vote daily and help us win!

Each vote counts as an entry to win this De'Longhi espresso machine valued at $1,099 or an Icona Capitals kettle and toaster package valued at $369. Simply register your details once, then vote here each day until voting closes on September 4.
Vote here

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1939 days ago

BARNABUS BOOK SHOP ,NEW BRIGHTON.

Susanne from St Chad's and St Ambrose Anglican Church of Linwood and Aranui.

Yikes! Another 5----7 weeks of cold blasts,plenty of time to stock up on reading material for the freezing days .Bookshop open TUESDAY TO SATURDAY 10--4, come along to our well stocked shop,just down from the Harcourts corner,books galore.

1937 days ago

Local elections

Soozie from South New Brighton

Wow, 13 candidates for Mayor, not sure if that is lucky or not! That will split the votes, and boy do we have some research to do to make sure we vote for the right person. Then again, what sort of person is right for this position? This is a question that has a dozen different answers, so whoever … View moreWow, 13 candidates for Mayor, not sure if that is lucky or not! That will split the votes, and boy do we have some research to do to make sure we vote for the right person. Then again, what sort of person is right for this position? This is a question that has a dozen different answers, so whoever gets in will not be the right fit for everyone. But that person has to be the right fit for the city, after all the Mayor has to do right by the whole city based on the Councillors imput. The Councillor you choose has to be the right fit for you and do right by your ward, your community Board member has to be the right fit and do right by the people of your community.
Soozie Bragg - Candidate for the Coastal Community Board.

1937 days ago

Poll: Christchurch mayoral race

Kamala Hayman Reporter from The Press

If the election was today, which Christchurch mayoral candidate would you vote for?

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Christchurch mayoral race
  • 1.8% Blair Anderson
    1.8% Complete
  • 0.8% J T Anderson
    0.8% Complete
  • 33.4% Lianne Dalziel
    33.4% Complete
  • 1% Jim Glass
    1% Complete
  • 2.7% Tubby Hansen
    2.7% Complete
  • 1.2% Robin McCarthy
    1.2% Complete
  • 0.6% Stephen McPaike
    0.6% Complete
  • 12.5% John Minto
    12.5% Complete
  • 42% Darryll Park
    42% Complete
  • 0.2% Sam Park
    0.2% Complete
  • 0.8% Adrian Schonborn
    0.8% Complete
  • 1.4% Peter Wakeman
    1.4% Complete
  • 1.4% Aaron White
    1.4% Complete
488 votes
1938 days ago
1938 days ago

Addictive Eaters Anonymous

The Team from Addictive Eaters Anonymous - Christchurch

Monthly AEA Web events are held on the third Saturday (Greenwich Mean Time) of each month.
For August it is 8am Sunday 18th (NZ time).
For newcomers interested in receiving a Zoom invitation for the event, please email aeawebevent@gmail.com.

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1938 days ago

Ideas for creative teens

The Team from Resene ColorShop Shirley

Using just paint and wallpaper, transform boring shelves into something even your teen will love.

Combine your favourite Resene colours and wallpapers. Make the most of this weekend with this easy step by step project idea from Resene.

Find out how to create this quick and easy project … View more
Using just paint and wallpaper, transform boring shelves into something even your teen will love.

Combine your favourite Resene colours and wallpapers. Make the most of this weekend with this easy step by step project idea from Resene.

Find out how to create this quick and easy project yourself

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1938 days ago

What are you doing next week ?

The Team from Citizens Advice Christchurch Area

Are you looking for a new challenge then why not look at volunteering with Citizens Advice Bureau? We are looking for people to join our Central City team based at the ARA campus. If you would like to know more about volunteering with us, we have a video of one of our fab volunteers talking about … View moreAre you looking for a new challenge then why not look at volunteering with Citizens Advice Bureau? We are looking for people to join our Central City team based at the ARA campus. If you would like to know more about volunteering with us, we have a video of one of our fab volunteers talking about her experiences on the Volunteering Canterbury website - just use the link below or go to our facebook page to learn more .

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1939 days ago

Vote for Get Growing!

Mei Leng Wong Reporter from NZ Gardener & Get Growing

NZ Gardener's ezine Get Growing is in the running to win the Magshop People's Choice Award. Click through to their website to help us win, and you could nab yourself this De'Longhi espresso machine valued at $1,099 or an Icona Capitals kettle and toaster package valued at $369. … View moreNZ Gardener's ezine Get Growing is in the running to win the Magshop People's Choice Award. Click through to their website to help us win, and you could nab yourself this De'Longhi espresso machine valued at $1,099 or an Icona Capitals kettle and toaster package valued at $369. Simply click on the link, register your details once, then vote each day until voting closes on September 4

1939 days ago

Christchurch school shut due to suspected gastroenteritis outbreak

Nicole Mathewson Reporter from The Press

Haeata Community Campus will be closed on Friday due to a suspected outbreak of acute viral gastroenteritis.

The decision not to open the Aranui school was made following consultation with the Canterbury District Health Board (CDHB).

In a statement on the school's Facebook page, principal … View more
Haeata Community Campus will be closed on Friday due to a suspected outbreak of acute viral gastroenteritis.

The decision not to open the Aranui school was made following consultation with the Canterbury District Health Board (CDHB).

In a statement on the school's Facebook page, principal Andy Kai Fong said the Breezes Rd site will now "undergo a deep clean".

"Given student and staff illness, the Canterbury District Health Board (CDHB) have advised us to close the entire school for [Friday]," he said.

"This means there can be no students or staff at school [on Friday]. We apologise for any inconvenience but minimising the chance of spread is the most important priority."

The social media post also included information about gastroenteritis, the "suspected cause" of the bug.

Advice from the CDHB says "gastroenteritis is an infection of the stomach and bowel".

"When people say they have a 'tummy bug' they usually mean gastroenteritis," the information said.

"Most of the time a virus causes it but bacteria can also cause it. The infection causes runny or watery bowel motions (diarrhoea) and sometimes vomiting. It is very easy to spread."

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1939 days ago

Poll: Are you happy owning your own home, or renting?

Paul Reporter from Stuff

Are we happier owning our own home or renting?

It turns out one answer does not fit all.

Some people feel more "grounded" owning their own home, giving them the feeling they're planning for the future and creating a legacy. But there are people who think the opposite. Read more

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Are you happy owning your own home, or renting?
  • 90.7% Prefer to own
    90.7% Complete
  • 9.3% Prefer to rent
    9.3% Complete
1953 votes
1940 days ago

Dallington Craft Shop

Wendy from Avonside - Dallington

We have been on the Cnr of Gayhurst & McBratneys Rd for nearly 20 years, run by volunteers & Craft people in the area , come in & see our lovely handcrafted goods & have a cuppa we are very friendly lot, we also have free books & swap jigsaws but we do need need more … View moreWe have been on the Cnr of Gayhurst & McBratneys Rd for nearly 20 years, run by volunteers & Craft people in the area , come in & see our lovely handcrafted goods & have a cuppa we are very friendly lot, we also have free books & swap jigsaws but we do need need more volunteers just a few hrs a week & maybe you make something yourself that you want to sell. shop 10.30--3.30 Mon- Fri 9809181
or Wendy 3858824 you are needed

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