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740 days ago

Phillipstown Community Market & Gala Day

Viviana Zanetti from Phillipstown Community Hub

Come down to the Hub on 19 November from 11am to 2pm for the Phillipstown Community Market and Gala Day!

We will have a variety of stalls and car-boot sales for you to find a bargain, plus food stalls, music, stone carving, henna tattooing, and much more!

If you would like to apply for a … View more
Come down to the Hub on 19 November from 11am to 2pm for the Phillipstown Community Market and Gala Day!

We will have a variety of stalls and car-boot sales for you to find a bargain, plus food stalls, music, stone carving, henna tattooing, and much more!

If you would like to apply for a stall site at the market, please fill out the form here: forms.office.com....

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741 days ago

Make your own courier box

The Team from Resene ColorShop Shirley

Keep daytime deliveries secure with this simple to build box that doubles as a seat painted in Resene Lustacryl. Find out how to create your own.

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741 days ago

7 ways to garden greener

The Warehouse New Zealand

With spring in the air, the price of veggies on the rise and Christmas around the corner there has never been a better time to get gardening!

You don’t need to spend big to get involved, and The Warehouse has plenty of options for anyone – from the avid green thumbs to the gardening novices.… View more
With spring in the air, the price of veggies on the rise and Christmas around the corner there has never been a better time to get gardening!

You don’t need to spend big to get involved, and The Warehouse has plenty of options for anyone – from the avid green thumbs to the gardening novices. You could grow a few veggies, fruit trees or even some windowsill herbs – all are a small step to living more sustainably, while saving a little money! Check out 7 ways to garden greener with The Warehouse.
Find out more

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741 days ago

We’re looking good for the weekend

The Team from Red Cross Shop Woolston

Hi everyone
It’s been a big week but we’re all stocked up . Pop in and have a browse . We have new furniture, homewares, Manchester and a great range of preloved clothing.
Open 7 days, Friday 9.00am - 5.00pm, Saturday 10.00am - 4.00pm, Sunday 10.00am - 3.00pm.
683 Ferry Road, behind … View more
Hi everyone
It’s been a big week but we’re all stocked up . Pop in and have a browse . We have new furniture, homewares, Manchester and a great range of preloved clothing.
Open 7 days, Friday 9.00am - 5.00pm, Saturday 10.00am - 4.00pm, Sunday 10.00am - 3.00pm.
683 Ferry Road, behind Domino’s.

742 days ago

Have you met the volunteers at Addington Farm?

Mei Leng Wong Reporter from NZ Gardener & Get Growing

These amazing community gardeners are finalists for our 2022 Ryman Healthcare Gardener of the Year. Read about their great work (and the other four finalists), and vote for your favourite!

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742 days ago

A tall boy needed

Hanaa from Shirley

I need a tall boy with drawers as the drawers of my old one keep collapsing. Does anyone have it for cheap price

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742 days ago

Smartsizing Your Future

Diana Isaac Retirement Village

Smartsizing is about creating a life of simplicity and enjoyment, by ensuring your home fits your lifestyle, now and in the future.

If you want to spend more time with family and friends, travel, stay active and learn new things, smartsizing makes this much easier. With less time spent on … View more
Smartsizing is about creating a life of simplicity and enjoyment, by ensuring your home fits your lifestyle, now and in the future.

If you want to spend more time with family and friends, travel, stay active and learn new things, smartsizing makes this much easier. With less time spent on maintenance and chores you’ll have more time to create a life full of enjoyment and meaning.

These webinars will offer insight into how you can make this happen.

Join us to hear from experts in their field as they offer insight into how you can achieve this.

Understanding the property market - Presented by Shane Cortese on Monday 14 November, 3:30pm.

Smart home technology - Presented by Grant Sidaway on Tuesday 15 November, 3:30pm.

Downsizing your way to a richer, happier life - Presented by Peter Walsh on Wednesday 16 November, 3:30pm.

These informative presentations are not to be missed, to find out more or to register click below.

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743 days ago

Have you met Wendy Zhou? She's helped saved more than 350,000kg of food

Mei Leng Wong Reporter from NZ Gardener & Get Growing

Wendy Zhou is one of the finalists for the 2022 Ryman Healthcare Gardener of the Year. Read about her (and the other four finalists), and vote for your favourite!

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743 days ago

Bus travel disruptions

The Team from Neighbourly.co.nz

Major disruptions will occur to Greater Christchurch bus services on Thursday 27 October.

From 9am to 3pm there will be changes to the bus schedule for both bus operators as Amalgamated Workers Union NZ (AWUNZ) will be holding a stop-work meeting. Most services will not be operating from … View more
Major disruptions will occur to Greater Christchurch bus services on Thursday 27 October.

From 9am to 3pm there will be changes to the bus schedule for both bus operators as Amalgamated Workers Union NZ (AWUNZ) will be holding a stop-work meeting. Most services will not be operating from 11am-1pm that day.

What you need to know:
- Services are likely to be impacted from 9am as buses start to come off route and some trips may end at the bus interchange
- All services are expected to be operating as normal by 3pm including the regular school services.

Environment Canterbury apologises for the inconvenience and recommends to plan ahead if travelling via public transport on this day. Public transport users are encouraged to check Metro Go for the latest updates.

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743 days ago

Last week for 25% off books and clearance rack

The Team from Red Cross Shop Woolston

Hi everyone
Be in quick this week for 25% off all books, and woman’s clearance rack, sale ends Sunday 30th October.
We have a good range of options for Halloween, check out our children’s racks for dress ups etc.
$1 & $2 racks are restocked.
Loads new stock out this week.
Open 7 days Monday… View more
Hi everyone
Be in quick this week for 25% off all books, and woman’s clearance rack, sale ends Sunday 30th October.
We have a good range of options for Halloween, check out our children’s racks for dress ups etc.
$1 & $2 racks are restocked.
Loads new stock out this week.
Open 7 days Monday - Friday 9.00am - 5.00pm, Saturday 10.00am - 4.00pm, Sunday 10.00am - 3.00pm
683 Ferry Road, behind Domino’s.

744 days ago

Have you met Kelly Francis?

Mei Leng Wong Reporter from NZ Gardener & Get Growing

She is one of the five finalists for the 2022 Ryman Healthcare Gardener of the Year. Read about her (and the other four finalists), and vote for your favourite!

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744 days ago

Poll: Would you ask your neighbour for a cup of sugar?

Ashleigh from Neighbourly.co.nz

You’re baking your signature banana muffins and you're out of a vital ingredient...

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Would you ask your neighbour for a cup of sugar?
  • 56.6% Absolutely, my neighbour is a good sort.
    56.6% Complete
  • 28.7% No, that would be awkward. Where are my car keys?
    28.7% Complete
  • 12.3% Maybe. If I was feeling confident.
    12.3% Complete
  • 2.5% Who lives next door?
    2.5% Complete
122 votes
744 days ago

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746 days ago

Robbery

Michelle from Avonside - Dallington

A friend on Rowcliffe Crescent had her lawn mower, garden ornaments, weedeater, and tools stolen yesterday between the hours of 10.30 and 2.30.

745 days ago

Junk

Peter from Richmond

Anyone that has old laptops or pcs they dont want and want to get rid of I'll take them off your hands. Message me.

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