Belfast, Christchurch

2122 days ago

Nominate your neighbourhood's Santa - comment below!

Reporter Sunday Star Times

We are on the hunt for New Zealand's most original, even legendary, Santas - can you help?? This will be someone that embodies the big guy with the white beard year round and who people in your neighbourhood often refer to as Santa.

Obviously, this person will also be the one that is called … View more
We are on the hunt for New Zealand's most original, even legendary, Santas - can you help?? This will be someone that embodies the big guy with the white beard year round and who people in your neighbourhood often refer to as Santa.

Obviously, this person will also be the one that is called upon each year to don the red suit to go out and about posing for photos, handing out presents and just be an all-around nice charitable person.

If you know of someone, please leave us a comment with your details and how we can get in touch with your local Santa. COMMENT BELOW!

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2120 days ago

What do you think of Christchurch's new sculpture?

Georgia Reporter from Stuff

Hi neighbours,

You might notice a new addition to Victoria Square in the new year! A new $319,000 taxpayer-funded sculpture paying tribute to the Treaty of Waitangi signatories is likely to be installed in the Christchurch park.

The two 4.75 metre-tall upright waka, titled Mana Motuhake, is by … View more
Hi neighbours,

You might notice a new addition to Victoria Square in the new year! A new $319,000 taxpayer-funded sculpture paying tribute to the Treaty of Waitangi signatories is likely to be installed in the Christchurch park.

The two 4.75 metre-tall upright waka, titled Mana Motuhake, is by carver Fayne Robinson, and commemorates the significant Treaty signatories and by extension would support the achievements and memory of Queen Victoria. To read more, click here.

What do you think of the sculpture? Will it add something new to Victoria Square? Share your thoughts 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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2120 days ago

Showerdome shower top – stop steam forming

Install a Dome Chch Ltd

Install a Dome specialise in the installation of the Showerdome® shower top in Christchurch and surrounding areas. We are a family-owned and run business based in the suburbs of Christchurch and have a long and successful association with the Showerdome Ltd head office.

A trusted installer in … View more
Install a Dome specialise in the installation of the Showerdome® shower top in Christchurch and surrounding areas. We are a family-owned and run business based in the suburbs of Christchurch and have a long and successful association with the Showerdome Ltd head office.

A trusted installer in your local area for more than 10 years, our current installers have been working with us for 5 years and we regularly get amazing feedback about their workmanship and customer service.

Install a Dome can either supply and install a Showerdome® shower top or install one that you have already purchased. BOOK NOW!
Find out more!

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2126 days ago

New Brighton's original whale pool swims aside to make way for hot salt water pools

Nicole Mathewson Reporter from The Press

After 47 years of being enjoyed by thousands of children, New Brighton's original whale paddling pool has been demolished.

The pool and surrounding playground is making way for a $11.2 million hot salt water pool complex in the seaside Christchurch suburb.

A replica has been built in the … View more
After 47 years of being enjoyed by thousands of children, New Brighton's original whale paddling pool has been demolished.

The pool and surrounding playground is making way for a $11.2 million hot salt water pool complex in the seaside Christchurch suburb.

A replica has been built in the $5m neighbouring playground, which opened in December 2017, but seeing the original whale go had been hard for some people, North Beach resident and Coastal Burwood Community Board chairwoman Kim Money says.

2123 days ago

New school to open in the centre of town

Anna Williams Reporter from The Press

Christchurch's original urban school Ao Tawhiti Unlimited Discovery reopens in a $30 million building on the corner of Colombo and St Asaph streets in April.
But the school won't be like others, with no staffroom, offices, library, playground, or parking.
The school's director says … View more
Christchurch's original urban school Ao Tawhiti Unlimited Discovery reopens in a $30 million building on the corner of Colombo and St Asaph streets in April.
But the school won't be like others, with no staffroom, offices, library, playground, or parking.
The school's director says they will use the city as their playground, library, and museum. What do you think of this concept - would you like your child to go to a school in the city centre?

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2120 days ago

Homesitters Required

Lisa from Harewood

Fancy a change of scenery?
Town and Country Homesit is looking for animal loving homesitters who available over the Christmas holiday period. Prefer mature, responsible, clean and tidy people! Must love animals but can't have your own with you unfortunately. Singles or couples. Please message … View more
Fancy a change of scenery?
Town and Country Homesit is looking for animal loving homesitters who available over the Christmas holiday period. Prefer mature, responsible, clean and tidy people! Must love animals but can't have your own with you unfortunately. Singles or couples. Please message us or go to www.townandcountryhomesit.co.nz... for more information.

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2123 days ago

Moving boxes needed urgently

Michelle from Belfast

Hi, does anyone have any boxes, ones that can close and I tape up (not banana boxes) for shifting, and newspapers and bubble wrap I could have please?
Happy to pick up.
Thank you

2123 days ago

Painter Recommendations

Suzanne from Kaiapoi

Hi,
Wanting to know if anyone has had experience dealing with North Canterbury Painters and their workmanship? My In laws, in Kaiapoi, are needing their house and garage roof painted. They had a painter come and start the job but the job he has done so far has been terrible with poor workmanship … View more
Hi,
Wanting to know if anyone has had experience dealing with North Canterbury Painters and their workmanship? My In laws, in Kaiapoi, are needing their house and garage roof painted. They had a painter come and start the job but the job he has done so far has been terrible with poor workmanship and quality, but they had already paid him $1K. North Canterbury Painters have quoted to come and fix / finish the job but we cant find any information about them and I don't want them getting burnt again.
Any feedback is appreciated or other recommendations.

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2121 days ago

Silk scarf - CARON

Anne from Swannanoa - Ohoka

100 % silk
86 cm x 83 cm
It comes from FRANCE
From a famous brand : CARON

Price: $150

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2121 days ago

Edge HERMES - 100 % SILK - From FRANCE

Anne from Swannanoa - Ohoka

100 % SILK
From HERMES
The name of this one is : Brise de Charme
For classy and elegant women only
Very good condition

Price: $450

2123 days ago

Sending Christmas cards a simple gesture to help lonely older people

Nicole Mathewson Reporter from The Press

The simple gesture of sending a Christmas card could help tackle "the single biggest issue facing older people today".

It all started when Auckland woman Hannah Rodgers and her son, Jayden, committed to 100 days of kindness in the lead-up to Christmas last year.

"On day 65, Jayden … View more
The simple gesture of sending a Christmas card could help tackle "the single biggest issue facing older people today".

It all started when Auckland woman Hannah Rodgers and her son, Jayden, committed to 100 days of kindness in the lead-up to Christmas last year.

"On day 65, Jayden suggested we write a card for someone who might feel lonely at Christmas," Rodgers says.

Now Rodgers and her son want the campaign, Sending Love, to help 100,000 Kiwis of all ages as it returns for its second year.

Find out more about the initiative and how you can get involved by clicking the link below.

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2122 days ago

*WIN* a Christmas book pack!

Simon & Schuster

Click LIKE or THANK to go into a draw to win a pack of five best-selling books!

The pack includes Cassandra Clare’s brand new blockbuster, Queen of Air and Darkness, the epic finale to The Dark Artifices series; the ever-popular Kate Furnivall returns with her deeply moving The Survivors; … View more
Click LIKE or THANK to go into a draw to win a pack of five best-selling books!

The pack includes Cassandra Clare’s brand new blockbuster, Queen of Air and Darkness, the epic finale to The Dark Artifices series; the ever-popular Kate Furnivall returns with her deeply moving The Survivors; In Pieces is actress Sally Field’s haunting and powerful memoir; Fear is the inside story of President Trump, as only Bob Woodward can tell it; and finally, take a peek into Reese Witherspoon’s world with the beautiful Whiskey in a Teacup.

Simply click LIKE or THANK to enter! Goodluck!

T&Cs apply.
See more books!

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2145 days ago

Wanting contractors for balage

Andrew and Tracey from Swannanoa - Ohoka

We are In eyreton and wanting someone to come and make me some small bale balage. About 2-3 acres

2122 days ago

Summer fun a walk in the park for dog owners

The Team from Christchurch City Council

As the weather warms up, it's the perfect time to take your dog for a stroll around the city.

There are some places where your dog can run free and others where they can't.

Find out more about summer dog restrictions here at Newsline: bit.ly...

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2122 days ago

The SuperSeniors newsletter is out now!

Office for Seniors

Hi Neighbours!

The December edition of the SuperSenior newsletter is out now! It's filled with all the latest news and Super Gold Card offers

In this issue we talk about the changes to GP fees. If you have a Community Services Card you may be entitled to cheaper doctor visits.

Need some … View more
Hi Neighbours!

The December edition of the SuperSenior newsletter is out now! It's filled with all the latest news and Super Gold Card offers

In this issue we talk about the changes to GP fees. If you have a Community Services Card you may be entitled to cheaper doctor visits.

Need some motivation in the kitchen? Try our delicious Mexican Salsa Salad from the NZ Nutrition Foundation.

To subscribe, follow this link: bit.ly...

To view the current edition go to superseniors.msd.govt.nz...

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