Belfast, Christchurch

2416 days ago

What should the Government's $300 million for Christchurch be spent on?

Nicole Mathewson Reporter from The Press

Alongside a new insurance tribunal and cash to help patch healthcare and school building deficits, the Government has delivered the city its promised $300 million to hurry the rebuild.

What do you think it should be spent on?

Share your views in the comments below. (Please tell us if you … View more
Alongside a new insurance tribunal and cash to help patch healthcare and school building deficits, the Government has delivered the city its promised $300 million to hurry the rebuild.

What do you think it should be spent on?

Share your views in the comments below. (Please tell us if you don't want your comments published in The Press/Stuff).

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2388 days ago

Housekeeping

Donna from Belfast

Housekeeping available.Please phone my landline 033235533 and leave a message also can text my mobile 0277487146.Kind regards.

2388 days ago

Poll: Chokos: what to do with a bumper crop?

Mei Leng Wong Reporter from NZ Gardener & Get Growing

Here's a question from a reader of NZ Gardener, Ash in Whangamomona, who wants to know what to do with 100kg of chokos! He's looking for ideas to manage a bumper choko crop. And feel free to share more ideas in the Reply space.

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Chokos: what to do with a bumper crop?
  • 61.6% Give them to your friends
    61.6% Complete
  • 17.1% Give them to your enemies
    17.1% Complete
  • 6.6% Preserve (Reply to tell us how)
    6.6% Complete
  • 14.7% Throw them in your compost
    14.7% Complete
890 votes
2390 days ago

Poll: Do you think the Cathedral Square plans are right for the area?

Nicole Mathewson Reporter from The Press

A bold and dramatic redesign proposed for Cathedral Square is aimed at turning it into a series of people-friendly spaces.

Anchored by dramatic pavilions or similar with overhead shelter, the new plan would see a mix of green and paved surfaces to create a strong city heart and encourage events.… View more
A bold and dramatic redesign proposed for Cathedral Square is aimed at turning it into a series of people-friendly spaces.

Anchored by dramatic pavilions or similar with overhead shelter, the new plan would see a mix of green and paved surfaces to create a strong city heart and encourage events.

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

Do you think the Cathedral Square plans are right for the area?
  • 26.6% Yes, it's what the city needs.
    26.6% Complete
  • 59.4% No, its missed the mark.
    59.4% Complete
  • 14% I'm unsure.
    14% Complete
278 votes
2392 days ago

Should the city council charge derelict property owners for using public spaces?

Nicole Mathewson Reporter from The Press

Owners of derelict central Christchurch sites will soon be charged a monthly fee for encroaching on public spaces including footpaths and roads.

Christ Church Cathedral is one of 13 properties on the proposed list, along with the Post Office building in Cathedral Square, five High St … View more
Owners of derelict central Christchurch sites will soon be charged a monthly fee for encroaching on public spaces including footpaths and roads.

Christ Church Cathedral is one of 13 properties on the proposed list, along with the Post Office building in Cathedral Square, five High St properties, The Peterborough apartments complex and the council's own Our City building on the corner of Oxford Tce and Worcester St.

2389 days ago

Get INSPIRED by wallpaper

Resene

Resene has just released the latest Habitat plus, full of inspiring ideas to help you bring out the best in your home with wallpaper. Pick up your FREE copy at your local Resene ColorShop. Make sure you view the extensive wallpaper library while you're in store; there's something to suit … View moreResene has just released the latest Habitat plus, full of inspiring ideas to help you bring out the best in your home with wallpaper. Pick up your FREE copy at your local Resene ColorShop. Make sure you view the extensive wallpaper library while you're in store; there's something to suit all tastes from neutral to bold, pattern to texture, fun to traditional, striped to botanical. Find your local ColorShop

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2399 days ago

Have you visited the newly opened Taiora QEII centre yet?

Nicole Mathewson Reporter from The Press

Thousands of people have flocked to Christchurch's newest swimming pool complex this weekend, with some waiting 45 minutes for a swim.

The new $38.6 million Taiora QEII Recreation and Sport Centre hit maximum capacity on Saturday afternoon and again at 10am on Sunday and by mid afternoon … View more
Thousands of people have flocked to Christchurch's newest swimming pool complex this weekend, with some waiting 45 minutes for a swim.

The new $38.6 million Taiora QEII Recreation and Sport Centre hit maximum capacity on Saturday afternoon and again at 10am on Sunday and by mid afternoon the same day, swimmers were waiting 45 minutes to get inside the pool hall.

2389 days ago

IT secures head-start on sustainable savings

The Team from Christchurch City Council

With the help of Kilmarnock Enterprises, Council has made the shift from desk phones to headsets, an effort saving around $20,000 a year. Learn more about the project here on Newsline: bit.ly...

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2389 days ago

Poll: Are you able to afford your own home?

Georgia Reporter from Stuff

Housing affordability is getting worse for Kiwis - especially in Auckland.

About four in five people renting are unable to comfortably afford mortgage payments, recent Government statistics show. Many Kiwis are fleeing expensive cities like Auckland in search of affordable housing in the … View more
Housing affordability is getting worse for Kiwis - especially in Auckland.

About four in five people renting are unable to comfortably afford mortgage payments, recent Government statistics show. Many Kiwis are fleeing expensive cities like Auckland in search of affordable housing in the regions - and they're not looking back.

So, in your current situation are you able to afford your own home?

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Are you able to afford your own home?
  • 41% Yes, I can
    41% Complete
  • 15.9% Only with the help of Kiwisaver/ partner
    15.9% Complete
  • 6.9% In another 5-10 years I could
    6.9% Complete
  • 36.3% No, renting is my only option
    36.3% Complete
1997 votes
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2389 days ago

Entertainment Book

Kara from Kaiapoi

Hello all,

If you are thinking of purchasing the Entertainment Book this year, please consider ordering via the SPCA.
It helps to support the animals in more ways than one....here is the link
www.entertainmentbook.co.nz...

Kara :)

2389 days ago

Restoring landmark homestead turns heads

Jo Haywood Reporter from Homed

Ever felt your reno was never going to end? Spare a thought for the owners of this Fendalton homestead. Restoring their home and gardens after the 2011 earthquakes took six long years, and included rolling the entire house onto the front lawn so new foundations could be laid before rolling it back … View moreEver felt your reno was never going to end? Spare a thought for the owners of this Fendalton homestead. Restoring their home and gardens after the 2011 earthquakes took six long years, and included rolling the entire house onto the front lawn so new foundations could be laid before rolling it back again.

But the hard work's paid off. The epic project has been recognised in the 2018 Canterbury Architecture Awards, where it won a Heritage Award for its "sensitive alterations" and "seamless transitions from old to new".

Have you tackled a reno project of you own, big or small? We'd love to hear about it.

2389 days ago

Poll: Is there still a place for marmalade in your kitchen... and your heart?

Mei Leng Wong Reporter from NZ Gardener & Get Growing

Once upon a time, marmalade on toast was a winter staple. In our upcoming July issue though, gardening guru Lynda Hallinan says marmalade is in danger of extinction because fewer and fewer people are buying, making or eating it! So tell us: Do you still like marmalade? Yes or no, don't forget … View moreOnce upon a time, marmalade on toast was a winter staple. In our upcoming July issue though, gardening guru Lynda Hallinan says marmalade is in danger of extinction because fewer and fewer people are buying, making or eating it! So tell us: Do you still like marmalade? Yes or no, don't forget to tell us why.

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Is there still a place for marmalade in your kitchen... and your heart?
  • 79% Yum and yes please, I love marmalade!
    79% Complete
  • 21% No, thank you!
    21% Complete
2166 votes
2389 days ago

Book a spot in futuristic city library

The Team from Christchurch City Council

Tūranga, the largest public library in the South Island, is expected to open later this year. Before it does, get your city libraries membership to access our many library resources.
Learn how here on Newsline: bit.ly...

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2389 days ago

Air Roaster and fryer, as seen on TV

Lynette from Redwood

A bottle of wine later and i own an Air Roaster. But wait Buy one get one free, as they take 580.00 out of my visa. opps...
I tried it last night , really good. it is sturdy and good quality.
Im willing to sell my Brand new in the box second air roaster for 250.00 ono I can deliver it to your … View more
A bottle of wine later and i own an Air Roaster. But wait Buy one get one free, as they take 580.00 out of my visa. opps...
I tried it last night , really good. it is sturdy and good quality.
Im willing to sell my Brand new in the box second air roaster for 250.00 ono I can deliver it to your place if you live in Christchurch city. The 80.00 was postage and handling for both.

Price: $250

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2389 days ago

Pump stations targeted for end of chlorination

The Team from Christchurch City Council

Check out the latest water update on the Council's efforts to end chlorination here on Newsline: bit.ly...

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