Avonside - Dallington, Christchurch

1474 days ago

Throwback Thursday

Nicole Mathewson Reporter from The Press

The annual Canterbury A&P show has been entertaining families for decades. This photograph from our archives was taken in November 1958.

This year's show (due to be held last week) was cancelled in May because of the financial uncertainty caused by coronavirus and public health concerns.… View more
The annual Canterbury A&P show has been entertaining families for decades. This photograph from our archives was taken in November 1958.

This year's show (due to be held last week) was cancelled in May because of the financial uncertainty caused by coronavirus and public health concerns. Read more about that here.

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1471 days ago

Save this summer with Scenic

Scenic Hotel Group

Take the scenic route this summer and enjoy exploring New Zealand at its best. With a myriad of accommodation all around our beautiful country, there is always a place you can #StayKiwi with us.

Stay one night, save 10%, stay two, save 19%, stay three or longer and you'll unlock up to 23% … View more
Take the scenic route this summer and enjoy exploring New Zealand at its best. With a myriad of accommodation all around our beautiful country, there is always a place you can #StayKiwi with us.

Stay one night, save 10%, stay two, save 19%, stay three or longer and you'll unlock up to 23% off when you book direct.
Check availability

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1471 days ago

Neighbourly has its own Santa for our NZ suburbs...

The Team from Neighbourly.co.nz

He’s small, he’s blue and he has a sack of 28 amazing presents that need to be given away in the lead up to Christmas.

Simply find the secret Santa code hidden within a post on your Neighbourly newsfeed and use this to enter the daily draw on our Santa in the Suburbs competition page.

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He’s small, he’s blue and he has a sack of 28 amazing presents that need to be given away in the lead up to Christmas.

Simply find the secret Santa code hidden within a post on your Neighbourly newsfeed and use this to enter the daily draw on our Santa in the Suburbs competition page.

Don't miss out on today's daily prize!
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1472 days ago

Kids should be heard

White Ribbon

Kids ask us for attention because they are learning how to navigate the world and build relationships - they need to be able to speak and be listened to so they can learn and grow. Challenge the #outdated rules - it’s time to shake off the old and reveal the new. Find out more

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1473 days ago

Two local surf clubs bid for $25,000 inflatable boat

Jake Kenny Reporter from Community News

As the official surf season kicks off with volunteer lifeguards out patrolling beaches across the country, two local Surf Life Saving New Zealand (SLSNZ) clubs are vying to win a brand-new Inflatable Rescue Boat (IRB) worth $25,000 thanks to BP's Vote the Boat.

The New Brighton Surf Life … View more
As the official surf season kicks off with volunteer lifeguards out patrolling beaches across the country, two local Surf Life Saving New Zealand (SLSNZ) clubs are vying to win a brand-new Inflatable Rescue Boat (IRB) worth $25,000 thanks to BP's Vote the Boat.

The New Brighton Surf Life Saving Club has been saving lives since 1910. It is a small club that has been struggling since the 2011 Canterbury earthquakes, and is currently undertaking a huge renovation project on their clubhouse rebuild. The 48 volunteer surf lifeguards at New Brighton Surf Life Saving Club patrol and conduct rescues along 20km of beach and coastline. Last summer, they spent 2,118 hours patrolling the beach and 287 preventative actions were taken.

The North Beach Surf Life Saving Club was formed in 1916. The club has seen an increase in junior membership over the last three seasons, and now has a total of 141 members and 48 volunteer surf lifeguards. Having a new IRB in the water in addition to the patrol IRB would significantly increase safety. Last summer, North Beach Surf Life Saving Club spent 1,717 hours patrolling 4km of beach and coastline and 1,051 preventative actions were taken.

For two weeks until Sunday 22 November, New Zealanders are invited to vote daily to decide which of the club finalists is most deserving of the lifesaving equipment. One vote per person can be cast online per day.

Vote here:

votetheboat.co.nz...
votetheboat.co.nz...

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1473 days ago

Help us save lives every day New Zealand Flying Doctors Trust

Canterbury Air Rescue Trust

With over 1,000 missions a year in our flying intensive care unit, we need your help to raise $175,000 for our sickest and most vulnerable patients.

The New Zealand Flying Doctors are only partly government-funded, and it is only with the kindness and generosity of the community that we can … View more
With over 1,000 missions a year in our flying intensive care unit, we need your help to raise $175,000 for our sickest and most vulnerable patients.

The New Zealand Flying Doctors are only partly government-funded, and it is only with the kindness and generosity of the community that we can continue to deliver this life-saving service. With mission numbers increasing each year, the need is greater than ever before.

Today we are asking you to support missions for neonatal and paediatric patients - with over 70 missions a year for children under 15 years of age, we are focused on getting each and every one of them the right medical care.

Your contribution will help save the lives of New Zealand children!
Donate now

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1473 days ago

Celebrate Bishopdale - Sunday 22nd November 11-2pm

The Team from Citizens Advice Christchurch Area

Celebrate Bishopdale is held at Bishopdale Park and includes entertaining stage performances from local school groups, artists and organisations.
There will be numerous information stalls - including our own CAB Fab stall , have-a-go activities, arts and crafts.
There is food for sale on the day … View more
Celebrate Bishopdale is held at Bishopdale Park and includes entertaining stage performances from local school groups, artists and organisations.
There will be numerous information stalls - including our own CAB Fab stall , have-a-go activities, arts and crafts.
There is food for sale on the day and local groups will be selling their wares for fundraising. Heaps for the kids to do: bouncy castle, climbing tower, snag inflatable golf, face painting, stone carving, soft archery, Police radar gun to test your speed.New this year is the Bishopdale YMCA running gymnastics have a go and the Bishopdale/Harewood Scouts also running scouting activities for the kids.
So if you fancy a great day out then come to Bishopdale Park this Sunday.

1474 days ago

WANTED •GOLD •COINS •WATCHES •PAINTINGS •ANTIQUES •COLLECTABLES

Goldco

Family not interested? | Have you stopped collecting? | Downsizing or moving? | Lying in a cupboard unused? | Unwanted jewellery? | Would cash be more useful?

If yes to any of these questions, then please see our buyers this week. We will buy single items or complete collections.

The … View more
Family not interested? | Have you stopped collecting? | Downsizing or moving? | Lying in a cupboard unused? | Unwanted jewellery? | Would cash be more useful?

If yes to any of these questions, then please see our buyers this week. We will buy single items or complete collections.

The recent lockdown has seen many of us take the time to sort items we no longer require or simply want to turn into cash.

We are currently very short of stock and keen to buy any of these or similar items.

Buying in Christchurch / Rangiora / Ashburton / Blenheim. See us at a venue near you. Please check the dates and times carefully.

MON 23 NOV
CASHMERE 9am - 12noon, Heathcote Room Cashmere Club 50 Colombo St
RANGIORA 1pm - 4pm, John Knox Centre Cnr High & King Sts

TUE 24 NOV
HALSWELL 9am - 12noon, Te Hapua Halswell Library 341 Halswell Rd
PAPANUI 1pm - 4pm, Chapel St Centre Cnr Harewood Rd & Chapel St

WED 25 NOV
ROLLESTON 9am - 12noon, Rolleston Community Centre 94 Rolleston Dr
OPAWA 1pm - 4pm, Opawa Community Church Cnr Opawa Rd & Aynsley Tce

THU 26 NOV
AVONHEAD 9am - 12noon, Avonhead Baptist Church Hall 102 Avonhead Rd
MT PLEASANT 1pm - 4pm, Mt Pleasant Community Centre 3 McCormacks Bay Rd

FRI 27 NOV
BARRINGTON 9am - 12noon St Nicholas Church Hall Crn Barrington & Frankleigh Sts
RANGIORA 1pm - 4pm John Knox Centre Cnr High & King Sts

SAT 28 NOV
UPPER RICCARTON 9am - 12noon Upper Riccarton Library 71 Main South Rd
REDWOOD 1pm - 4pm St Lukes Church Hall Cnr Main North & Daniel Rds

SUN 29 NOV
ASHBURTON 10am - 12noon Senior Citizens Centre 206 Cameron Rd
AMBERLEY 2.30pm - 4pm St John Hall 66 Carters Rd

MON 30 NOV
BLENHEIM 9am - 12noonSt Andrews Church Hall 5 Henry St

Goldco Antique Buyers - Member NZNDA.
www.goldco.co.nz
email: hamishwalsh@xtra.co.nz
TEL 0800 105 228
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1474 days ago

Cheapest tyres in Christchurch

Tony’s Tyre Service Christchurch

Hi neighbours,

It’s the team from Tony’s Tyre Service Christchurch here. We’re your local tyre shop stocking leading tyre brands at discount prices. We have the cheapest tyres everyday – if you find a lower cash price, we guarantee to beat it by $10 a tyre. Some T&Cs apply.

In … View more
Hi neighbours,

It’s the team from Tony’s Tyre Service Christchurch here. We’re your local tyre shop stocking leading tyre brands at discount prices. We have the cheapest tyres everyday – if you find a lower cash price, we guarantee to beat it by $10 a tyre. Some T&Cs apply.

In addition to all your tyre needs, we are MTA-assured and our mechanics can perform automotive servicing and general repairs.

We have stores throughout ChristchurchCentral City, Middleton & Papanui.

Give us a call today or come down and see the team.

The team at Tony’s Tyre Service.
Find out more

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1474 days ago

BNZ to close 38 bank branches

Nicole Mathewson Reporter from The Press

Bank of New Zealand will close 38 branches over the next seven months, despite an earlier commitment not to shut any regional branches until at least 2022.

In the South Island, the closures include Cromwell, Geraldine, Waimate, Westport, Akaroa, Balclutha, Hanmer Springs, Methven, Reefton, Tākaka… View more
Bank of New Zealand will close 38 branches over the next seven months, despite an earlier commitment not to shut any regional branches until at least 2022.

In the South Island, the closures include Cromwell, Geraldine, Waimate, Westport, Akaroa, Balclutha, Hanmer Springs, Methven, Reefton, Tākaka and Winton.

Read more and see the full list of affected branches here.

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1474 days ago

Any 2 for $45

Katrina from Unichem Brighton Village Pharmacy

Me Today

Any 2 For $45

Across the Me Today skincare and supplement range.*

*Excludes two packs and gift packs.

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1475 days ago

Work off Christmas dinner in 23,573 easy steps

Smiths City

As we head into the eating season, you might want to think about tracking your fitness. Check out our range of wearable tech, from FitBit, Huawei and Samsung, in-store or online today. smithscity.co.nz – keeping Xmas honest. Visit us online

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1475 days ago

After Lime scooters, Lime e-bikes are coming to Christchurch

Nicole Mathewson Reporter from The Press

Christchurch will join London, Berlin and Rome next week when a fleet of Lime e-bikes arrive in the city.

One hundred electric pedal-assist bikes will be available for hire, each coming with a helmet, a lock and lights. They will cost $1 to unlock and 38 cents per minute to use, the same price as … View more
Christchurch will join London, Berlin and Rome next week when a fleet of Lime e-bikes arrive in the city.

One hundred electric pedal-assist bikes will be available for hire, each coming with a helmet, a lock and lights. They will cost $1 to unlock and 38 cents per minute to use, the same price as Lime's e-scooters.

The bikes will have a range of 30 to 60 kilometres and people can hire them using the Lime or Uber apps.

Will you be trying the new e-bikes? Why or why not? Read more here and let us know your thoughts in the comments below.

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1477 days ago

Southshore, South New Brighton work approved

Jake Kenny Reporter from Community News

A $12.5 million package to address erosion and flood risk in Southshore and South New Brighton has been approved by Christchurch City Council.

The work approved by the council includes:

- Replacing or covering structures with rocks along the estuary edge to reduce erosion risk and introducing a … View more
A $12.5 million package to address erosion and flood risk in Southshore and South New Brighton has been approved by Christchurch City Council.

The work approved by the council includes:

- Replacing or covering structures with rocks along the estuary edge to reduce erosion risk and introducing a cobble beach with an offshore breakwater to encourage the saltmarsh to form a natural form of erosion protection.

- Building a new bund in to reduce the flood risk.

- Restoring the estuary edge in South New Brighton with a cobble beach.

- Constructing a new bund between the jetty near Beatty St and the southern end of the campground in Halsey St.

Work on the northern section of the bund will be completed in 2021 following the bird-nesting season. This bund, alongside the additional bunds approved last week, will together aim to reduce flood risk along the estuary edge.

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1475 days ago

Come in for a FREE Pain Check

Katrina from Unichem Brighton Village Pharmacy

It's important to get the right relief to manage your pain. Your Pharmacist can take you through a pain assessment and recommend the best course of treatment or refer you to other health professionals if required.

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