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1028 days ago

Homeless woman killed in car park remembered for cheeky nature and striking blue eyes

Jake Kenny Reporter from Community News

A terminally ill homeless woman who found a “connection to people” had agreed to re-engage with support services just hours before she was allegedly murdered.

Barbara Campbell​, who preferred to be called Rose, made the outside of the old Save Mart shop in New Brighton, Christchurch, her … View more
A terminally ill homeless woman who found a “connection to people” had agreed to re-engage with support services just hours before she was allegedly murdered.

Barbara Campbell​, who preferred to be called Rose, made the outside of the old Save Mart shop in New Brighton, Christchurch, her home over recent weeks.

While she was known to be volatile and abusive at times, those who knew and spent time with her say she was a bubbly, cheeky soul who came from a significantly complex upbringing.

Click 'Read more' below for the full story.

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1028 days ago

Succulent trough

The Team from Resene ColorShop Shirley

It’s easy to create this simple blue succulent trough with a little bit of help from Resene testpots.
Find out how to create your own.

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1030 days ago

toys to donate

Sharon from Waltham

does anyone now if there is a toy libury in chch, that may like some donations of toys

1030 days ago

End in sight for Riccarton Rd roadworks, after five years and $49 million

Nicole Mathewson Reporter from The Press

More than five years after contractors first started ripping up Christchurch’s busy Riccarton Rd, the city council says no more work is planned along the 3.2-kilometre stretch.

Since September 2016, the council has spent about $49 million refurbishing and modernising the street, which stretches … View more
More than five years after contractors first started ripping up Christchurch’s busy Riccarton Rd, the city council says no more work is planned along the 3.2-kilometre stretch.

Since September 2016, the council has spent about $49 million refurbishing and modernising the street, which stretches from Hagley Park to Church Corner.

The work has added bus and cycle lanes, made safety improvements to intersections, and replaced scores of old wastewater and water pipes that had reached the end of their usable life.

The final phase of work involves laying new pipes under a 1.7km stretch of Riccarton Rd between Matipo St and Hansons Lane.

The city council's infrastructure, planning and regulatory services general manager, Jane Davis, said this phase would be completed by the end of February.

It would take until the end of March to complete most projects in surrounding streets, she added.

“[After this], we do not have any roadworks or major maintenance planned for Riccarton Rd,” Davis said, though she pointed out that, as with any road, unplanned work could arise.

1030 days ago

TO OUR KIND CUSTOMERS

Maree Brogan from Red Cross Shop Woolston

We have been so over whelmed with donations that we have run out of room out back to sort them.
So for a short time we are only accepting furniture items and electrical goods. Just until we can sort through our wonderful donations we have.
We are so sorry for the inconvenience to you our lovely … View more
We have been so over whelmed with donations that we have run out of room out back to sort them.
So for a short time we are only accepting furniture items and electrical goods. Just until we can sort through our wonderful donations we have.
We are so sorry for the inconvenience to you our lovely customers but once we’re sorted we’ll be back to normal.
In the meantime we do have a sale of some clothing, homewares and books. Drop in and have a look.
Thank you for understanding.

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1031 days ago

Covid-19: Casino among raft of locations of interest after new community cases

Nicole Mathewson Reporter from The Press

Eight new locations of interest – including a casino, department store and icecream shop – have been identified in Christchurch after two new cases of Covid-19 in the region were announced on Tuesday.

The locations included Christchurch Casino on Victoria St, visited between 9.30pm last … View more
Eight new locations of interest – including a casino, department store and icecream shop – have been identified in Christchurch after two new cases of Covid-19 in the region were announced on Tuesday.

The locations included Christchurch Casino on Victoria St, visited between 9.30pm last Wednesday and 12.30am the following day, TANK Juice Bar in Cashel Square on Hereford St between 3.51pm and 4pm, and the Christchurch Adventure Park and Cafe in Cracroft between 3.40 pm and 6.30 pm on Thursday.

Anyone who visited the locations during the listed times was asked to self-monitor for Covid-19 symptoms for 10 days after being exposed.

The same advice was issued for anyone who visited the popular Riverside Market on Oxford Tce between 4.29pm and 5pm last Wednesday, Rollickin Gelato Cafe on Cashel St on the same day between 5pm and 5.05pm, or Ballantynes department store on Cashel St between 4.11pm and 4.31pm.

Anyone who visited Kathmandu on Colombo St in central Christchurch on the same day between 3.40pm and 3.50pm or Kmart on Riccarton Rd on Thursday between 7.45pm and 8.30pm should also self-monitor for symptoms.

The Ministry of Health advised anyone who developed symptoms to stay home until a negative test result was returned.

1030 days ago

SALE happening now

Maree Brogan from Red Cross Shop Woolston

Come into Redcross Woolston and grab a bargain this week.
Clothing rack $1 & $2
Clothing rack at marked down prices.
All adult book section $1
Table of homewares all 1/2 price
Open hours M - F 9-5 Sat 10-4 Sun 10-3

1031 days ago

Retire with confidence

Ryman’s Peace of Mind Guarantees are designed with your protection in mind, giving you the confidence to live the way you want and to embrace every opportunity.

Take Ross for example. He’s a Ryman resident who began his musical journey at the age of 65. His ‘no worries’ lifestyle has … View more
Ryman’s Peace of Mind Guarantees are designed with your protection in mind, giving you the confidence to live the way you want and to embrace every opportunity.

Take Ross for example. He’s a Ryman resident who began his musical journey at the age of 65. His ‘no worries’ lifestyle has meant that ten years later, Ross plays in several bands and tours in different towns playing music on a guitar he made himself. A little certainty provides great reassurance in knowing you can pursue the things you love in retirement, without any worries.

For full details on our Peace of Mind Guarantees visit rymanhealthcare.co.nz
Learn more

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1032 days ago

QEII pools to close for two weeks for maintenance

Nicole Mathewson Reporter from The Press

One of Christchurch’s biggest pool complexes will be closed for two weeks this summer for planned maintenance work.

The pools at Taiora: QEII Recreation and Sports Centre would be closed from January 17 to 30 for work including maintenance of circulation pumps, filters, heating systems and pool … View more
One of Christchurch’s biggest pool complexes will be closed for two weeks this summer for planned maintenance work.

The pools at Taiora: QEII Recreation and Sports Centre would be closed from January 17 to 30 for work including maintenance of circulation pumps, filters, heating systems and pool tanks.

The rest of the facility, including the gym and group fitness classes, would remain open as normal, but pool staff would be redeployed to other facilities during this time

Christchurch City Council head of recreation, sports and events Nigel Cox said contractors did as much as they could during last year’s level 3 lockdown when the pools were closed to the public.

The work was part of the council’s regular, rolling maintenance schedule for its recreation facilities, he said.

An automatic door between the pool change rooms and reception would also be installed to help cut down on any draughts coming from reception through to the pool.

“We thank the community for their patience when we carry this work out across our network. This regular maintenance helps avoid unscheduled shutdowns.”

The work was scheduled now, while the summer school holidays were still under way, to minimise the impact on Swimsmart lessons and group bookings, Cox said.

People could still book into school holiday swimming programmes at one of the council’s other facilities: Jellie Park, Pioneer, Graham Condon or the recently opened Te Pou Toetoe: Linwood Pool.

Cox encouraged the community to use other facilities, or the council’s summer pools, while the QEII pools were closed.

Summer pools are located in Lyttelton, Waltham and Templeton, as well as Jellie Park and Te Hāpua: Halswell Centre.

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1037 days ago

Vegetables for sale

Keri Natasha Maree from Woolston

Hello I'm just wondering if anyone has any kamokamo for sale

1032 days ago

Repairing can help keep you hold onto your coin

Rory Lindebaum from Sirius Welding Limited

Morning All,

We do general metal repair, welding and small fabrication. This customer, in an effort to escape the pouring rain, forgot to raise the rear caravan steady legs bending them to the point they were unusable.

They brought parts to us and we dismantled them and straightened the … View more
Morning All,

We do general metal repair, welding and small fabrication. This customer, in an effort to escape the pouring rain, forgot to raise the rear caravan steady legs bending them to the point they were unusable.

They brought parts to us and we dismantled them and straightened the threaded rod for less than half the cost of replacing the pair.

If you would like a free no obligation quote please call us on 0210771276

Cheers,
Rory

1032 days ago

Addictive Eaters Anonymous

The Team from Addictive Eaters Anonymous - Christchurch

The AEA web event is a free monthly online meeting using Zoom video conferencing software. With three 10 minute speakers and member sharing. Participants can join the web event from their phone, desktop, mobile and tablet devices. ALL WELCOME

The purpose of the web events is to carry the message … View more
The AEA web event is a free monthly online meeting using Zoom video conferencing software. With three 10 minute speakers and member sharing. Participants can join the web event from their phone, desktop, mobile and tablet devices. ALL WELCOME

The purpose of the web events is to carry the message to newcomers who live in areas where there are no AEA meetings and to strengthen areas where there are sole AEA members. These events are not designed to replace face-to-face meetings. Rather, we hope that face-to-face meetings will grow and increase as a result of having regular web events.

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1033 days ago

Save this Summer on your pesky bills!

The Team from NZ Compare

Treating yourself this Summer is healthy after a year like 2021! Have some fun, smile and reconnect with loved ones but before 2022 gets hectic COMPARE.SAVE.REPEAT.

It’s easy as, just sit down over a cuppa or a beer – whatever tickles your fancy! Have a look at your pesky bills and compare … View more
Treating yourself this Summer is healthy after a year like 2021! Have some fun, smile and reconnect with loved ones but before 2022 gets hectic COMPARE.SAVE.REPEAT.

It’s easy as, just sit down over a cuppa or a beer – whatever tickles your fancy! Have a look at your pesky bills and compare what's out there using Broadband Compare and Power Compare. We launched these sites to help Kiwis all over, compare providers and plans so you can save money or find something that just better fits your needs. So easy, you can do it at the beach in between swims!
COMPARE TO SAVE

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1035 days ago

Feed a Family. Reel in a Ford Puma.

Variety fishing comp

Variety's Fishing Comp has launched so you can go fishing and reel in a Ford Puma!

Buy a ticket from a participating Ford dealership and register online and be in to win a brand-new Ford Puma.

There are loads more fabulous prizes, including OKUMA fishing gear, Fish City vouchers, a NZ … View more
Variety's Fishing Comp has launched so you can go fishing and reel in a Ford Puma!

Buy a ticket from a participating Ford dealership and register online and be in to win a brand-new Ford Puma.

There are loads more fabulous prizes, including OKUMA fishing gear, Fish City vouchers, a NZ Fishing News subscription and much more.

Proceeds from Variety's Fishing Comp will aim to support 500 families who are struggling to put food on the table this summer.

click here for more info and the live leaderboard
Find out more

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1045 days ago

Phillipstown Community Hub

Sarah from Waltham

It would be very sad if this place was to close.
So many people come through here for help and support every week.
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