Belfast, Christchurch

Explore more, worry less at Ryman

Explore more, worry less at Ryman

With Ryman’s lock-and-leave-style living, you’re free to explore without worrying about home maintenance or security.

2594 days ago

Want a chance to win a $1000 Gift Card?

New World

That's right, at your local New World, you could win a $1000 Gift Card. Every $40 you spend when you scan your Clubcard gives you another entry to unwrap an even merrier Christmas. T&Cs apply. Learn more

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2594 days ago

Kitten wanted

Rachel from Redwood

Hello.....does anybody have any kittens for sale/free.

Thanks
Rachel Scott

2599 days ago

Top soil

Kathryn from Redwood

Hey everyone, I’m looking for large amounts of free soil to fill up planter boxes. Good for veges. Thanks

Free

2594 days ago

Knomes

Tony and Jil from Casebrook

Hi all, I am wanting to photograph some Garden Knomes, it is for a series of artwork I am working on. If anybody has any handsome buddies in their garden and wouldn't mind me popping around to photograph I would appreciate it. Thanks Jil

2595 days ago

Doing the prep well - with FREE cleaners!

Resene

The key to a successful painting project, is to do the prep well. And to help you get your prep done right first time, Resene has a free cleaners offer for you....

Buy 10L or more of any Resene 10L premium paint, primer or sealer at your local Resene owned ColorShop and we’ll give you your … View more
The key to a successful painting project, is to do the prep well. And to help you get your prep done right first time, Resene has a free cleaners offer for you....

Buy 10L or more of any Resene 10L premium paint, primer or sealer at your local Resene owned ColorShop and we’ll give you your choice of 4L Resene Moss & Mould Killer, Resene Paint Prep and Housewash, Resene Deep Clean, Resene Roof and Metal Wash, or Resene Timber and Deck Wash $29.90 FREE! Just show this message at your local Resene ColorShop.
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Offer valid until 30 November 2017 or while stocks last. Limit 1 free item per household.
Check out Resene cleaners

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2595 days ago

The Brickworks is on the market

ABC Business Sales

Cashmere’s local bar and restaurant The Brickworks is for sale. $300,000+ cash surplus to an owner.

The Brickworks combines a cosy, rustic aesthetic with a relaxed, casual, and family-friendly vibe, as well as outstanding food and drinks menus and specials. A favourite with the locals, The … View more
Cashmere’s local bar and restaurant The Brickworks is for sale. $300,000+ cash surplus to an owner.

The Brickworks combines a cosy, rustic aesthetic with a relaxed, casual, and family-friendly vibe, as well as outstanding food and drinks menus and specials. A favourite with the locals, The Brickworks has an extensive indoor and outdoor seating area, an inviting bar area with large TVs for sports and a gaming room with 18 machines.

This is a rare opportunity to own one of the most renowned suburban bar and restaurants with a modern and inviting fit out. Call Donna now on 027 570 1872 to pursue this great opportunity.
Find out more

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2597 days ago

free large magnolia tree

Jesse from Parklands - Marshlands

unfortunately this tree is in the way a d has to go. If anyone is interested in it I will have a digger this weekend and can come and place it on site. if I had the room is put it somewhere else.

Free

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2595 days ago

Suspicious Activity

Kevan from Redwood

Anyone know who owns a silver Nissan Tiida rego KBY320,if you do you may want to let them know the rego number has been recorded in case what I think they were up to happens.

2595 days ago

Youth Advisory Group for education - did someone from your neighbourhood get in?

The Team from Ministry of Education

Today the Minister of Education announced the names of 12 young people aged 14-18 years, from across New Zealand to be part of his #YouthAdvisoryGroup for 2018.  It's a really fantastic opportunity for them to have their say about decisions that affect them and other young New … View moreToday the Minister of Education announced the names of 12 young people aged 14-18 years, from across New Zealand to be part of his #YouthAdvisoryGroup for 2018.  It's a really fantastic opportunity for them to have their say about decisions that affect them and other young New Zealanders.

Did someone from your neighbourhood get in?  Check out the link to find out.  Thanks to everyone who applied and remember, you can still register for the #OnlineYouthForum and have your say #MyEducationMyVoice

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2596 days ago

Free Santa Photo at Harvey Norman!

Harvey Norman

Hello neighbours! Santa is arriving at your local Harvey Norman. Head in store for your FREE 6”x4” photo with Santa between 11am – 2pm this Saturday and Sunday. Plus get your Santa Photo pack - it's the perfect gift for friends, family and...neighbours! … View moreHello neighbours! Santa is arriving at your local Harvey Norman. Head in store for your FREE 6”x4” photo with Santa between 11am – 2pm this Saturday and Sunday. Plus get your Santa Photo pack - it's the perfect gift for friends, family and...neighbours! Find out more about Santa's visit now.

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2596 days ago

Last day to get your submissions in..

Media Team from Christchurch City Council

Last day to get submissions in on the Main North Road bus lanes.

Have Your Say
: ccc.govt.nz...

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2597 days ago

NPD announces they are coming to Mandeville

Andrew from Swannanoa - Ohoka

NPD has announced today, on their FB page, that they are coming to Mandeville ‘soon’. That’s an interesting development because I would have thought they’d hold off on making such an announcement until the Developer had got their Tram Rd access sorted – and their plan hasn’t passed the … View moreNPD has announced today, on their FB page, that they are coming to Mandeville ‘soon’. That’s an interesting development because I would have thought they’d hold off on making such an announcement until the Developer had got their Tram Rd access sorted – and their plan hasn’t passed the safety audit yet. And it won’t pass the safety audit until the new speed limit takes effect.

NPD will want their bowsers to be accessible from Tram Rd – they want all that commuter fuel business.

But, we haven’t even voted on the new 80kph speed limit survey yet! What’s going on here??

We don’t even know what’s involved in getting an 80kph speed limit – the traffic experts have already confirmed a couple of new 80kph signs ain’t going to cut it. So it’s a roundabout or an intersection redesign! How much does a roundabout cost? Are we voting on a million dollar plus capital expenditure project?

The commissioner did stipulate in his “conditions” upon granting the RC that the Developer was liable for any roading work that was to be carried out.

We need to see a public statement from the council explaining what’s happening – what does the new 80kph speed limit solution look like, how much does it cost and exactly who is paying for it - preferably BEFORE we vote on it.

2596 days ago

From tragedy to exotic fashion

Matthew Salmons Reporter from Christchurch Mail

Tragedy sometimes brings positive outcomes. Former model and fashion entrepreneur Judy Dodwell had just left New Zealand for a new life in Bahrain with her husband and two sons when she received a phone call she has never forgotten.
Her beautiful daughter had been tragically killed in a car … View more
Tragedy sometimes brings positive outcomes. Former model and fashion entrepreneur Judy Dodwell had just left New Zealand for a new life in Bahrain with her husband and two sons when she received a phone call she has never forgotten.
Her beautiful daughter had been tragically killed in a car accident near Queenstown.
The news shocked the family. Nicola, who excelled at school and was deputy head prefect, was travelling to Queenstown with a friend for a holiday job when the car spun out of control. Nicola was flung to her death on the roadside.
In a new country, in a new culture, Judy admits she did not cope with her loss. Paralysed with grief she found it impossible to complete even the smallest tasks. Her two sons needed their mother and parenting them both seemed to be all she could do.
Five years passed until one day she read in a magazine, "Success only comes by a change of attitude."
This sentence stayed in her mind, reminding her of previous success in life as an international model and the positive outlook she had at that time.
Judy determined to change her attitude, use her knowledge and skills and start her own modelling school, ignoring Bahrain's ban on expatriate women working.
After one year she was shut down. Judy would not close without a fight however so she appealed, was granted an audience with the highest government officials and finally her licence was granted by the king.
Judy's company Visual Image, Academy of Modelling expanded rapidly and before long Judy provided models for Formula 1 and Jewellery Arabia.
At the same time she amassed an exotic and amazing wardrobe of garments.
This spectacular Arabic fashion, which has been stored for over two decades, will be shown to the public for the first time this month at St Barnabas Church.
This is a first for the earthquake damaged newly restored and reopened church. Judy hopes to raise the final amount of money owing to pay for the earthquake repairs. She will install her cat walk down the centre isle and make use of the state of the art new sound system in the church.
All models are local and trained by Judy.

DETAILS
WHEN: November 24, 8pm.
WHERE: St Barnabas Church, Fendalton, Christchurch.
ENTRY: Tickets are $30 and available from the St Barnabas church office from 9am-3pm and the Ballantynes Department Store customer service desk.

- Words by Olive Lawson and Judy Dodwell. Photo - Amanda Dodwell.

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