Belfast, Christchurch

2247 days ago

Uni-Cycle route rides away with top award

The Team from Christchurch City Council

Have you given the award-winning, 5.6km cycleway connecting central city to the University of Canterbury a go yet?
Read more about the Uni-Cycle route win at the Bike to the Future Awards at Newsline. : bit.ly...

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2247 days ago

Let's get together this summer!

The Team from Christchurch City Council

Want to organise a street barbeque with your neighbours but don’t know where to start? We can help fund your next get together. Apply online now.

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2247 days ago

NZ MADE/NĀ NIU TĪRENI: Ngāi Tahu settlement

The Team from Neighbourly.co.nz

The confronting truth of what happened in our recent past is something New Zealanders have to reckon with. When the Treaty of Waitangi was signed, Māori owned more than 66 million acres of land. By 1975, almost 97 per cent had been sold or taken.

Ngāi Tahu is an iwi whose rohe (area) extends … View more
The confronting truth of what happened in our recent past is something New Zealanders have to reckon with. When the Treaty of Waitangi was signed, Māori owned more than 66 million acres of land. By 1975, almost 97 per cent had been sold or taken.

Ngāi Tahu is an iwi whose rohe (area) extends over most of the South Island. In the 1840s, the Crown made a number of large purchases of Ngāi Tahu land. But in the end, the Crown deceived Ngāi Tahu - leaving them landless and impoverished...

Find out more about what happened to Ngāi Tahu, where you live, and how much the land was settled for - it may surprise.

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2247 days ago

Free Digital-Media Course right here in Christchurch!

Vision College

Is School Not Working For Your Teen?

This FREE 20 week level 2 Certificate in Arts and Design course will set a great foundation for an exciting start to your future in design.

You will learn a wide range of media techniques such as video, drawing, animation and photography. Create your own … View more
Is School Not Working For Your Teen?

This FREE 20 week level 2 Certificate in Arts and Design course will set a great foundation for an exciting start to your future in design.

You will learn a wide range of media techniques such as video, drawing, animation and photography. Create your own design concepts and collaborate with other students on creative projects – PLUS gain credits towards NCEA level 2 &/or 3 Enrol NOW Course Starts Next Week!

Successful Graduates from this programme could pathway onto further study in Certificates, Diploma or Degrees in Media Arts.
Enrol here!

2248 days ago

It Must be Spring

Trish from Belfast

Driving down Bealey Ave today and I see the daffs are blooming on the median strip. Spring sure is early this year!

2248 days ago

Notice of Annual General Meeting

The Team from Citizens Advice Christchurch Area

Monday 27th August 2018
10 am, Ōrauwhata: Bishopdale Library and Community Centre
13 Bishopdale Court
Farrington Avenue, Christchurch 8053
All members of the general public welcome

2248 days ago

We see Red and Black as Crusaders fever soars

The Team from Christchurch City Council

Go the BNZ Crusaders! Have you got your ticket to Saturday's game yet?
Head to Newsline for more info on the game: bit.ly...

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2251 days ago

Oh help! Models required!

Glenis from Nutrimetics - Independent Consultant

Oops, I've left this late! We need five models for our facial training on Wednesday night, 1 August, at the Mill Room in the Kaiapoi Community Hub in Sewell St, 7pm. If you are interested, call me on 027 262 4674 or message me on my FB page, Glenis McLean Nutrimetics. Free gift for everyone … View moreOops, I've left this late! We need five models for our facial training on Wednesday night, 1 August, at the Mill Room in the Kaiapoi Community Hub in Sewell St, 7pm. If you are interested, call me on 027 262 4674 or message me on my FB page, Glenis McLean Nutrimetics. Free gift for everyone who lends us their face for a lovely skincare pamper! We have our brand new sensitive skincare range to launch, radically updated, so we are keen to have feedback on that, if you have sensitive skin. All natural products, made in NZ, not tested on animals.

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2249 days ago

Raised Garden Bed

James from Redwood

Out of the Woods Woodshop - Oregon Raised garden bed

*Be Ready for the Spring Planting Season*

This raised garden bed is 1800 x 1000 x 450 mm high (box size), 25 mm thick, has 100 mm wide capping and is made from rough sawn Oregon.

Price: $155

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2249 days ago

Wooden Potato Growing Tower

James from Redwood

Out of the Woods Woodshop - Potato Growing Tower

Our potato growing tower is sold per tier with each tier being approx 465 x 465 x 150 mm high (overall measurements) and is screwed together for strength and durability using stainless steel screws.

the one pictured is made from rough sawn … View more
Out of the Woods Woodshop - Potato Growing Tower

Our potato growing tower is sold per tier with each tier being approx 465 x 465 x 150 mm high (overall measurements) and is screwed together for strength and durability using stainless steel screws.

the one pictured is made from rough sawn oregon timber.

Simply add more tiers as your potato plants grow, filling with a good growing mix.

Oregon and Treated Pine Tier - $15
Macrocarpa Tier - $20

*Our Potato Growing Towers are Custom made to order, please allow a couple of weeks for completion*.

Negotiable

2249 days ago

Poll: Do you agree with the new firearm rules in schools?

Georgia Reporter from Stuff

Students are no longer able to hold or shoot army guns at school under new government guidelines. The move comes after much public debate on the appropriateness of firearms being brought into schools, including when soldiers taught children as young as nine how to assemble and shoot assault rifles … View moreStudents are no longer able to hold or shoot army guns at school under new government guidelines. The move comes after much public debate on the appropriateness of firearms being brought into schools, including when soldiers taught children as young as nine how to assemble and shoot assault rifles at a leadership exercise in Palmerston North last year. However students can still use firearms as part of shooting clubs and competitions. Click here to read the full article and guidelines.

So what do you think of the new rules? Are you for or against them?

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Do you agree with the new firearm rules in schools?
  • 40.7% Yes, the guidelines are great
    40.7% Complete
  • 50.2% No, this is PC gone mad
    50.2% Complete
  • 9% I'm on the fence on this one
    9% Complete
2776 votes
2250 days ago

Dog registration fees due on August 7

The Team from Christchurch City Council

Racing to pay your 2018-19 dog rego fees? We’ve got good news! You’ve got until midnight Tuesday 7 August to pay.
Paying by this date means you’ll get the lowest fee available for your pup.
Check out easy payment options here bit.ly...

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2249 days ago

Pull up a chair and chat with a Councillor

The Team from Christchurch City Council

From next week, Councillors will meet residents on Monday mornings at Westfield Riccarton. Go say hello!
For more information, head to Newsline: bit.ly...

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2249 days ago

Chlorination stops at two more pump stations

The Team from Christchurch City Council

Remedial work on five pump stations across the city continues in the efforts to stop temporary chlorination.
Find out more on Newsline: bit.ly...

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2249 days ago

*WIN* tickets to the Super Rugby Final this weekend!

Crusaders

It's Crusaders v Lions on Saturday 4th August at AMI Stadium to see who will be crowned Super Rugby Champions for 2018. We have 5 gold class double passes to give away to our Neighbourly fans so you can watch the Crusaders go back to back! LIKE or THANK this post and you could be a lucky … View moreIt's Crusaders v Lions on Saturday 4th August at AMI Stadium to see who will be crowned Super Rugby Champions for 2018. We have 5 gold class double passes to give away to our Neighbourly fans so you can watch the Crusaders go back to back! LIKE or THANK this post and you could be a lucky winner!

Competition closes midnight Wednesday 1st August 2018. Winners will be drawn Thursday 2nd August. If you'd like to win, 'Like' to win! See T&Cs.

#wewill #crusadeon
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