Avonside - Dallington, Christchurch

1628 days ago

Impress your neighbours with this garden feature

The Team from Resene ColorShop Shirley

A simple yet stylish herb planter that uses four differently sized terracotta pots and a selection of cool Resene colours.

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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1632 days ago

Have you been to Haast?

Trupti Biradar Reporter from Stuff Travel

A journey to New Zealand's most remote town reveals some remarkable landscapes. Would you go?

1628 days ago

Are you subscribing to get our free gardening advice?

Mei Leng Wong Reporter from NZ Gardener & Get Growing

In this week’s issue we prune raspberries and brambles. It’s time to get garlic in the ground, grow broad beans (even if you loathe them), raise native trees and shrubs from seed, propagate shrubs by layering and sow onions direct or in trays.

Plus Hilton Carter’s guide to pets vs indoor … View more
In this week’s issue we prune raspberries and brambles. It’s time to get garlic in the ground, grow broad beans (even if you loathe them), raise native trees and shrubs from seed, propagate shrubs by layering and sow onions direct or in trays.

Plus Hilton Carter’s guide to pets vs indoor plants from his book Wild Interiors. Enter NZ Gardener’s Houseplant Heroes competition and be in to win Vegan Fertiliser from Yates and NZ Gardener’s Pruning Made Easy.

Delivered every Friday to your email inbox, Get Growing digital magazine offers seasonal gardening advice from the NZ Gardener magazine's team of experts. Each week we answer your burning questions on raising fruit and veges and tell you the top tasks to do in your backyard this weekend. Subscribe here:

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1628 days ago

Our JP clinics are back on !

The Team from Citizens Advice Christchurch Area

Our JP team is back at our West branch located in Hornby Community centre from next week . The clinics run Mondays 9.30-12.30
and Thursdays 9.30-12.30 . Ring 03 349 5236 for more information .

1628 days ago

Prospa National Winner - Waikanae Beach Four Square!

Prospa

Quoc Tran proud to be serving his customers and the local community!

Quoc Tran loves being a Kiwi and greets every customer into his shop with a broad grin. A friendly smile, a positive can-do attitude and is passionate about running his store. That’s Tran’s simple but effective recipe for … View more
Quoc Tran proud to be serving his customers and the local community!

Quoc Tran loves being a Kiwi and greets every customer into his shop with a broad grin. A friendly smile, a positive can-do attitude and is passionate about running his store. That’s Tran’s simple but effective recipe for success running a local business.

Tran operates Four Square Waikanae Beach and is hailed as the “ultimate friendly shopkeeper” by his customers. Now Tran has been recognised for his dedication to the community by being named the country’s National Winner in the Prospa Local Business Hero Awards. Tran is a proud winner of a prize package worth $10,000!

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Nomination Quotes - "Quoc Tan of Waikanae Beach Kapiti coast.
An exceptional guy who has worked very hard (& his wife too) since arriving in NZ from Vietnam. They operate a hugely friendly & now smartly updated Four Square superette. A very necessary & important store at Waikanae Beach."

"Quoc and his family are an integral part of our community"

"Quoc Tan - he represents all that embodies the very core of the reason NZ is proud to call itself an all-embracing, multi-cultural melting pot"
Find out more

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1656 days ago

Canterbury's adults-only star pods

Trupti Biradar Reporter from Stuff Travel

How about an adults-only luxury glass box, under the Milky Way, with your significant other?

1649 days ago

Show neighbours your photography snaps of Canterbury!

Neighbourly.co.nz

Kia ora Canterbury, it's time to dust off that old camera, get out and about and show the rest of your neighbours your favourite, treasured spots in your region. It could be an awesome view, the shy wildlife or even the old buildings that are wanting their stories to be told.

Go ahead, get … View more
Kia ora Canterbury, it's time to dust off that old camera, get out and about and show the rest of your neighbours your favourite, treasured spots in your region. It could be an awesome view, the shy wildlife or even the old buildings that are wanting their stories to be told.

Go ahead, get snapping and illustrate what's beyond your backyard.

Post your photographs in the comments below ⬇

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1632 days ago

BARNABUS BOOK SHOP ,NEW BRIGHTON . 121SEAVIEW ROAD.

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

Hi everyone,we have been busy since reopening and are delighted to see so many new customers coming along.
As from this week our hours are, TUESDAY TO SATURDAY 10-30-----3-30pm.
We are short of books on the following subjects-----ART
DYO and GARDENING if you have books ready to move on, lots of … View more
Hi everyone,we have been busy since reopening and are delighted to see so many new customers coming along.
As from this week our hours are, TUESDAY TO SATURDAY 10-30-----3-30pm.
We are short of books on the following subjects-----ART
DYO and GARDENING if you have books ready to move on, lots of people seem to have become enthusiasts since the lockdown and projects keeping them busy!

1629 days ago

Here to help you hear

Owner/Operator from Sincock & Till Audiology

We hope you are keeping cozy and warm over the winter months. Winter is one of our busiest times as people tend to spend more time indoors socialising with loved ones which can sometimes highlight hearing issues. If you need help, we are here to help you hear. We are locally owned and operated.

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1632 days ago

A Big Hello from Tobi Wheeler

Gareth from Burwood

Tobi,
the guy banned for trying to make us smile during lockdown.
Sends a big Hello to all.

1631 days ago

Water refill stations

The Team from Christchurch City Council

Our unchlorinated water fill stations at the Keyes (New Brighton) and Burnside pump stations have officially reopened at Alert Level 1💧

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1630 days ago

Mindfulness Month

Katrina from Unichem Brighton Village Pharmacy

Be part of a mindfulness movement. Mindful Month with Smiling Mind is a month-long movement to help you establish positive mental health practices for now and into the future. Learn more at info.smilingmind.com.au...

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1630 days ago

Mindfulness Month

Katrina from Union Street Pharmacy

Be part of a mindfulness movement. Mindful Month with Smiling Mind is a month-long movement to help you establish positive mental health practices for now and into the future. Learn more at info.smilingmind.com.au...

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1630 days ago

Nominations for the 2020 Women of Influence Awards are now open!!!

Women of Influence

Know an inspirational woman who’s helping make New Zealand a better place? Nominate her now for the 2020 Women of Influence Awards.

The Women of Influence Awards shine a light on the amazing work Kiwi women are doing from grassroots level to the global stage. Helping propel our future leaders … View more
Know an inspirational woman who’s helping make New Zealand a better place? Nominate her now for the 2020 Women of Influence Awards.

The Women of Influence Awards shine a light on the amazing work Kiwi women are doing from grassroots level to the global stage. Helping propel our future leaders and rising stars to bigger and better things.

Head to www.womenofinfluence.co.nz... more information

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1630 days ago

Free Legal clinic is back on in the City

The Team from Citizens Advice Christchurch Area

Our Free Legal clinic is back on Thursday 18th , 1pm - 2pm at our ARA site- Corner Williams Street & Ferry Road
. For more information and to check a lawyer is there on the day phone 03 366 6490

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