Avonside - Dallington, Christchurch

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2187 days ago

Poll: Should a regional rate be used to cover Christchurch stadium operating costs?

Nicole Mathewson Reporter from The Press

Mayors from across Canterbury are prepared to discuss a rates contribution towards the operating costs of Christchurch's in-development stadium.

But they have "a raft of quite meaty" questions over how it would be governed and how the contributions would be divided between regions.
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Mayors from across Canterbury are prepared to discuss a rates contribution towards the operating costs of Christchurch's in-development stadium.

But they have "a raft of quite meaty" questions over how it would be governed and how the contributions would be divided between regions.

What do you think? Tell us in the comments below (please write NFP if you don't want your comments published).

Read more: www.stuff.co.nz...

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Should a regional rate be used to cover Christchurch stadium operating costs?
  • 46.9% Yes, everyone should contribute
    46.9% Complete
  • 46.9% No, it's Christchurch's stadium
    46.9% Complete
  • 6.2% I'm not sure/something else (tell us your thoughts in the comments)
    6.2% Complete
612 votes
2195 days ago

Rowing lake in red zone would strain aquifers

Anna Williams Reporter from The Press

A new 1km regatta course at Kerrs Reach is proposed for Christchurch's red zone instead of a rowing lake rejected for straining the city's underground water supply.

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2180 days ago

Artworks creating new look for New Brighton

The Team from Christchurch City Council

Work is now underway on a new mural and artwork for New Brighton!
Stay tuned for more info about a community event into the New Year celebrating the completion of the SCAPE artworks.
More at Newsline.

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2183 days ago

Alert: Police investigating after needle was found in strawberry

Georgia Reporter from Stuff

Be aware neighbours,

A needle has been found inside a strawberry in a punnet purchased at a supermarket in South Canterbury.

A police spokeswoman said the fruit was purchased at a supermarket in Geraldine on Saturday morning.

Police were investigating the matter, she said.

To read more as this… View more
Be aware neighbours,

A needle has been found inside a strawberry in a punnet purchased at a supermarket in South Canterbury.

A police spokeswoman said the fruit was purchased at a supermarket in Geraldine on Saturday morning.

Police were investigating the matter, she said.

To read more as this story develops, click here.

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2183 days ago

Meet New Zealand's first quadruplets in 25 years

Georgia Reporter from Stuff

Hi neighbours,

Check out this sweet story! Quinn, Indie, Hudson and Molly are New Zealand's first quadruplets to be born in 25 years. The fraternal and identical set of twins from Timaru were born at Christchurch Women's Hospital in August. To read more about their story, click here.

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Hi neighbours,

Check out this sweet story! Quinn, Indie, Hudson and Molly are New Zealand's first quadruplets to be born in 25 years. The fraternal and identical set of twins from Timaru were born at Christchurch Women's Hospital in August. To read more about their story, click here.

Have you ever met quadruplets, or do quadruplets run in your family? Share your well wishes with us in the replies below. (Please add "NFP/not for print" if you do not want your images/ comments used on Stuff)

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2180 days ago

The place to spend your Golden Age

Golden Healthcare Group

It’s the little touches at Golden Age Rest Home that make it feel like home.

The space offers cosy community areas, beautifully manicured gardens and 24-hour nursing care.

Golden Age Rest Home offers the perfect balance of independence for residents and peace-of-mind for loved ones.

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It’s the little touches at Golden Age Rest Home that make it feel like home.

The space offers cosy community areas, beautifully manicured gardens and 24-hour nursing care.

Golden Age Rest Home offers the perfect balance of independence for residents and peace-of-mind for loved ones.

Call our staff to chat about life at Golden Age - 03 375 0720.
Find out more

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2181 days ago

Poll: Would you pop a Popup Home in your backyard?

Popup Home

It's hard getting into your own home in New Zealand. At Popup Home we're refusing to give up on the Kiwi dream of a place to call your own. We've worked on an innovative and creative design to provide quality, affordable and easy to build homes, right out of the box.

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It's hard getting into your own home in New Zealand. At Popup Home we're refusing to give up on the Kiwi dream of a place to call your own. We've worked on an innovative and creative design to provide quality, affordable and easy to build homes, right out of the box.

Popup Homes are a way to:
- get into your first home
- set up a holiday bach
- make space for family
- accommodate renters or farm workers
- create a mobile office, cafe or expo booth
Find out more

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Would you pop a Popup Home in your backyard?
  • 85.4% Yes - what a great idea
    85.4% Complete
  • 14.6% No - I would look at other options
    14.6% Complete
512 votes
2181 days ago

Nominate your neighbour's letterbox!

Jo Haywood Reporter from Homed

We've seen some pretty imaginative postboxes on our NZ travels (these are just a taster) and it got us wondering what novelty letterboxes might be lining the streets in your neighbourhood.

So have you pimped up your postbox? If so, we'd love to see a picture and hear the story behind … View more
We've seen some pretty imaginative postboxes on our NZ travels (these are just a taster) and it got us wondering what novelty letterboxes might be lining the streets in your neighbourhood.

So have you pimped up your postbox? If so, we'd love to see a picture and hear the story behind it for a feature on Homed... Did you create it from scratch or repurpose a household item? What was the inspiration for your design? And how have people reacted to it?

You can email your letterbox photos to homed@stuff.co.nz and someone will be in touch - and thanks in advance!

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2181 days ago

Make your best Split Second Decision

The Team from ACC New Zealand

No matter how long you’ve been riding, the unexpected can always happen. Be an even better rider with Ride Forever coaching. Find out more!

2181 days ago

Christmas Market

Julie Williams from Aranui Handiscope

Aranui Handiscope are holding their Christmas Market this Friday 30th Nov at 4 - 7 pm. This is being held at St Ambrose Church  309 Breezes Rd. Aranui Handiscope hold this market as it helps our members sell their awesome crafts they make. We like to empower our members to be creative and to … View moreAranui Handiscope are holding their Christmas Market this Friday 30th Nov at 4 - 7 pm. This is being held at St Ambrose Church  309 Breezes Rd. Aranui Handiscope hold this market as it helps our members sell their awesome crafts they make. We like to empower our members to be creative and to restart their crafts that they may have stopped. It has helped many to be more proactive and it has enabled many to get more into the community. So us holding the market is a way we can help our members and volunteers to bring you the super bargains in the crafts being sold. So pop on down and see us on Friday. If wet we will still be holding our market inside the cafe hall / church. so plenty of room :-) warm wishes Julie Williams - supervisor

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2181 days ago

Xmas Gnomes (Felt)

Lisa from Woolston

Handmade Christmas felt gnomes for sale. A variety nice way to add that homely touch at Christmas. They have been weighted down with rice all natural product and stuffed. Their beards are faux fur white and they have a wooden bead for the nose. They are $15.50 each this includes postage $10 … View moreHandmade Christmas felt gnomes for sale. A variety nice way to add that homely touch at Christmas. They have been weighted down with rice all natural product and stuffed. Their beards are faux fur white and they have a wooden bead for the nose. They are $15.50 each this includes postage $10 without. These cute guys stand at 5.5 inches or 13.5 cms. A nice little edition to your Christmas decorations.

Price: $10

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2194 days ago

Draft Suburban Parking Policy

The Team from Christchurch City Council

We want to create safer and more people-friendly streets.

To do that, we’ve created a draft policy that looks at how we manage on-street parking the suburbs.

Do you agree with our approach? Have a read and tell us if you think we’ve got it right!

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2182 days ago

QEII Park - Have your say!

The Team from Christchurch City Council

Come along and share your ideas and enjoy a  guided tour of QEII Park as we work on the Draft Master Plan. For more info: bit.ly...

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2182 days ago

Share your festive fail moments with us

Georgia Reporter from Stuff

Hi neighbours,

Christmas is supposed to be the jolliest time of year - full of whimsical family reunions, selfless gift-giving and Masterchef-worthy feasts.

But sometimes this just isn't captured on camera. We're after those amazingly awkward Christmas moments that have been captured on… View more
Hi neighbours,

Christmas is supposed to be the jolliest time of year - full of whimsical family reunions, selfless gift-giving and Masterchef-worthy feasts.

But sometimes this just isn't captured on camera. We're after those amazingly awkward Christmas moments that have been captured on film.

Maybe it was the time you went to visit Santa and your little one didn't want a bar of it. Maybe it was a self-timed family shot that went horribly awry. Or a Christmas meal that was more a festive fail.

Whatever the not-so-merry moment, we want to see it! Share your pictures and a little bit about them with us in Stuff Nation. We look forward to seeing them! Here's the link to contribute.

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2182 days ago

Free public lecture: The Rosicrucian Order

AMORC

Come along to our free public lecture: on Sunday, December 2nd at 2pm at The Sydenham Room, South Christchurch Library, 66 Colombo St.

For many people, it is time to explore a deeper meaning of life — to know thyself‚ as the ancient philosophers urged. One way to do this is through studying … View more
Come along to our free public lecture: on Sunday, December 2nd at 2pm at The Sydenham Room, South Christchurch Library, 66 Colombo St.

For many people, it is time to explore a deeper meaning of life — to know thyself‚ as the ancient philosophers urged. One way to do this is through studying with the Rosicrucian Order.

You will explore how the human mind works, learn self healing techniques, unleash your full creative potential, empower yourself to achieve new goals, practise effective meditation to realise inner peace and harmony, and most importantly, discover your mystical connection with the universe. All this is done through home learning and personal experimentation, although there are local groups to join if you wish.

The Rosicrucian Order AMORC is nonprofit, non-religious, non-political. It is an international organisation — the largest of its kind in the western world — of educators, students and seekers exploring inner wisdom and the meaning of life.

To find out if The Rosicrucian Order can benefit you, go to the website www.amorc.org.au, or for the free, no obligation booklet Mastery Of Life phone 027 552 7777, or email nzrc@amorc.org.au
Find out more!

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