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1007 days ago

WAITANGI WEEKEND HOURS

Maree Brogan from Red Cross Shop Woolston

Redcross Woolston are open Saturday 10-4 and Sunday 10-3
We are CLOSED Monday 7th for Waitangi Day.
We are open again Tuesday 8th 9-5.
Have a good weekend everyone. 😊

1007 days ago

Bat roosting box

The Team from Resene ColorShop Shirley

This easy DIY project finished in Resene Waterborne Woodsman Pickled Bluewood provides a roosting and resting site for a rare and threatened native bat.

Find out how to create your own.

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1010 days ago

Is Hokitika the friendliest town in NZ?

Lorna Thornber Reporter from Stuff Travel

Hi everyone,
Hokitika has been named the most welcoming town in NZ in Booking.com's 10th annual Traveller Review Awards.
Would be keen to hear from those who live there or who have visited whether they think the town really is exceptionally friendly. What makes it a welcoming place, or … View more
Hi everyone,
Hokitika has been named the most welcoming town in NZ in Booking.com's 10th annual Traveller Review Awards.
Would be keen to hear from those who live there or who have visited whether they think the town really is exceptionally friendly. What makes it a welcoming place, or otherwise? Were there any cafes, restaurants, shops or other places you received a particularly warm welcome?
Lake Tekapo and Oamaru came in second and third place respectively, followed by Cambridge, Picton, Invercargill, Martinborough, Kerikeri and Palmerston North. Would also love to hear from you if you have thoughts on these places. Please include 'NFP' (not for publication) in your comment if you don't want it to appear in a travel article.
Thanks for taking the time to share your thoughts?

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1010 days ago

Bookkeeping Services

Pip from Shirley

Do you need help with your accounts and administration work?
With over 20 year’s experience with accounts payable, receivable, wages, GST etc, let me do your day to day admin.
No business to small.

If I can be of assistance please email me
accounts@mbarry.co.nz

1010 days ago

Qualified Builders

Scott Bennetts from Reaction Homes Ltd

Hi Neighbor's we are both qualified licensed builders that specialize in:
Fence & roller gate insulation
Renovations
General building & repairs
Small maintenance jobs

We also build
Decks & Pergolas… View more
Hi Neighbor's we are both qualified licensed builders that specialize in:
Fence & roller gate insulation
Renovations
General building & repairs
Small maintenance jobs

We also build
Decks & Pergolas

If you would like a free no-obligation quote please call
Scott 0278442388
Liam 0221011367

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1010 days ago

Welcome to the year of the Tiger!

The Team from NZ Compare

The Tiger represents bravery and strength, so this Lunar New Year, we’d like to offer you the chance to WIN 1 of 3 $50 Prezzy Cards, to spend at your local café, takeaway or restaurant!

Our locals have been doing it tough but remaining resilient, brave and strong through the last year. … View more
The Tiger represents bravery and strength, so this Lunar New Year, we’d like to offer you the chance to WIN 1 of 3 $50 Prezzy Cards, to spend at your local café, takeaway or restaurant!

Our locals have been doing it tough but remaining resilient, brave and strong through the last year. Let's go show them some love Neighbours!

Click 'read more' below to head over to the NZ Compare Facebook page and leave a comment on our Lunar Post telling us what awesome local you'd support if you won.

We hope this Chinese New Year will be filled with happiness, prosperity, and many precious moments with your loved ones.

Entries close midnight 8th February 2022.

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1010 days ago

KIWI TREASURES

Maree Brogan from Red Cross Shop Woolston

Redcross Woolston have got lots of kiwi treasures instore this week. Come take a peak & grab a bargain.
M-F 9-5 Sat 10-4 Sun 10-3

1011 days ago

Mariehau high school girls uniform

Diane from Mairehau

2 blouses 1 skirt i black pants

Price: $45

1014 days ago

NZTA's $90m Brougham St will be detrimental to nearby suburbs, council says

Nicole Mathewson Reporter from The Press

A $90 million upgrade of a busy Christchurch road could have a detrimental impact on the city’s oldest residential neighbourhoods, the city council warns.

Waka Kotahi NZ Transport Agency (NZTA) is proposing several changes to Brougham St, including a pedestrian overbridge, building a third lane … View more
A $90 million upgrade of a busy Christchurch road could have a detrimental impact on the city’s oldest residential neighbourhoods, the city council warns.

Waka Kotahi NZ Transport Agency (NZTA) is proposing several changes to Brougham St, including a pedestrian overbridge, building a third lane in place of car parks, and a shared cycle-pedestrian path.

The agency wants to have “T2 lanes” during peak hours – for buses, cars with at least one passenger, or motorcycles – but the Christchurch City Council wants them to extend beyond Brougham St all the way to Rolleston. Outside of peak times they would be available for parking.

In a submission to NZTA about the project, the city council said the proposals did not adequately consider the impacts on adjoining suburbs.

Brougham St bisects some of the oldest residential suburbs in the city including Sydenham, Spreydon, Waltham and Addington.

The council was concerned the proposals would increase the noise, vibrations and emissions for residents because the traffic would be closer to homes.

Part of the project’s success relied on the council making changes to surrounding roads, and the council called on NZTA to pay for those changes.

It did not want to see ratepayers burdened financially as a result of the project, and wanted to avoid a repeat of NZTA’s northern corridor project, for which the council had to spend millions of dollars adapting local roads.

Brougham St is classed as a state highway so is the responsibility of NZTA, but the roads leading into it are under the council’s control.

An average of 45,000 vehicles, including 4500 freight vehicles and trucks, use the road each day. It is a crucial link for vehicles carrying freight to and from Lyttelton Port.

Under the proposal, intersections will be upgraded, with more traffic signals, turn arrows and bus priority lights.

The pedestrian overbridge will connect Collins St and Simeon St, which under the plan would both become vehicle cul-de-sacs.

A shared cycle-pedestrian path would be separated from the westbound lane with new trees, between Simeon St and Opawa Rd.

The council said the shared path might not be wide enough for pedestrians and cyclists to safely travel together, and wanted to see it made wider.

It was also concerned the proposals did not provide for commuter cyclists, who were unlikely to use the shared path. The council wanted an assurance there would be provision for on-road cycle lanes at least 1.8 metres wide.

However, councillor Phil Mauger said at a council meeting on Thursday commuter cyclists should be encouraged to “rat run” (take shortcuts on side roads) down another road because there was not enough room for them on Brougham St.

Cr Melanie Coker was concerned there was no provision for a right hand turn into Selwyn St, but the council believed this would lead to vehicles rat-running.

She said the community had fought for a number of years to get the turn put in and to remove it was a “slap in the face for communities”.

She wanted NZTA to put the physical work on hold so it could address all the council’s submission points.

The council also criticised NZTA for holding consultation over the summer holiday period.

Public feedback on NZTA’s proposal closes on Friday (January 28).

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1013 days ago

West Coast Topographical Maps

Faye from Woolston

UPDATE: The maps have been claimed by a former land surveyor.

Hello, I have several large West Coast topographical maps that must have been my father's in his hunting days. They are all old however, and are in miles, not kilometres. All have some wear and tear but are legible. There is … View more
UPDATE: The maps have been claimed by a former land surveyor.

Hello, I have several large West Coast topographical maps that must have been my father's in his hunting days. They are all old however, and are in miles, not kilometres. All have some wear and tear but are legible. There is Murchison, Maruia, Hokitika, Greymouth, Punakaiki, Charleston, and two of Buller (one is post 1967 as it has a price of $15 on it). If these are of use or interest to anyone, please text me on 021 259 3472. If all else fails Creative Junk might be interested in them for arts and crafts.

Free

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1013 days ago

Shirley intermediate school socks

Marie from Mairehau

Boys socks possibly size 6-12 if that makes sense, never been worn

Price: $7

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1013 days ago

A doll bed

Hanaa from Shirley

A doll bed in very good condition.

Price: $25

1014 days ago

Good Bye Spotify. Removes Neil Young music

Leslie from Avonside - Dallington

Spotify removes Neil Young music in feud over Joe Rogan’s false Covid claims
. The musician has condemned misinformation on ( Joe Rogan)platform’s top podcast, saying ‘they can have Rogan or Young’
Spotify chose $$$$$$$$$$ over the truth & decency.

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1014 days ago

Dean koontz books

Marie from Mairehau

$20 the lot, will sell seperately

Price: $20

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1014 days ago

Girls adidas pants

Marie from Mairehau

Size small

Price: $10

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