Belfast, Christchurch

2771 days ago

Is this The Press's oldest subscriber?

Kamala Hayman Reporter from The Press

A very happy birthday to Pauline Valentine who turns 100 today. She has subscribed to The Press for 79 years and may be our longest-continuous subscriber. We'd love to hear from you if you know anyone who can beat her record.

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2772 days ago

Bungee Jump

Thomas from Parklands - Marshlands

I doing a Bungee Jump soon at Hanmer Springs soon

Do they Record you doing Bungee Jump? as I would like to get a copy of the jump if it possible

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2776 days ago

Carpet cleaning

Katrina from Belfast

Hey, can anyone recommend a good carpet cleaner. I need a good deep clean and want someone who won't bang my fireplace or furniture up! Thanks 😊

2773 days ago

Delongi Pod Coffee Machine

Toni from Kaiapoi

Fad is over.......$230 Ono, hardly used, still has plastic over buttons.

Negotiable

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2773 days ago

Tire

Graeme from Kaiapoi

Wanted; 155 x 13 tire wanted for trailer. Must be wof standard.
Can text 027 2831949

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2776 days ago

Bags wanted

Rachael from Kaiapoi

Hi there. I am after used feed bags or sacks (to fill with kindling and pine cones. Can anyone help, supply or point me in right direction of where to get some? Thanks!!

2774 days ago

WIN one of five Hummingbird Gift Sets!

FreshChoice New Zealand

Hello to our Neighbourly coffee lovers! We are giving away 5 Hummingbird Gift Baskets! To win one, just tell us what you like most about Hummingbird Coffee. Is it the range of coffee options, full flavour taste, or the organic and Fairtrade varieties? Be in to win and invite your neighbour over for… View moreHello to our Neighbourly coffee lovers! We are giving away 5 Hummingbird Gift Baskets! To win one, just tell us what you like most about Hummingbird Coffee. Is it the range of coffee options, full flavour taste, or the organic and Fairtrade varieties? Be in to win and invite your neighbour over for a nicely brewed cup of coffee. Competition ends Sunday 5th March at midnight. Enter online today! Enter now!

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2774 days ago

Last chance to swap your food cans!

Resene

Bring in any food cans to your local Resene owned ColorShop this weekend and we'll swap your food can for a Resene testpot!*

Add a splash of colour not only to your life but to that of a disadvantaged Kiwi; all food cans will be donated to The Salvation Army local foodbanks and other … View more
Bring in any food cans to your local Resene owned ColorShop this weekend and we'll swap your food can for a Resene testpot!*

Add a splash of colour not only to your life but to that of a disadvantaged Kiwi; all food cans will be donated to The Salvation Army local foodbanks and other community foodbanks, while you save up to $5.50 on each testpot purchase.

Don't miss out - there is nothing to lose with Hunger for Colour! but you've only got until tomorrow!

*60-80ml testpot
Learn more

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2774 days ago

Poll: Do you want more daylight hours?

The Team from Neighbourly.co.nz

It's hard to believe there's just five weeks (2 April) until daylight savings ends and our clocks go back. So we want to know. Would you like more daylight in the evenings? Are you happy returning from work in the dark? Do you like the idea of clocks going back early May - rather than … View moreIt's hard to believe there's just five weeks (2 April) until daylight savings ends and our clocks go back. So we want to know. Would you like more daylight in the evenings? Are you happy returning from work in the dark? Do you like the idea of clocks going back early May - rather than early April? Vote below - and then click here to discuss the idea with your neighbours!

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Do you want more daylight hours?
  • 62.9% Yes - I want more daylight! Summer is too short.
    62.9% Complete
  • 19.4% I'm not too bothered / I'm happy with the way things are
    19.4% Complete
  • 17.8% Absolutely not. It's too dark in the mornings already
    17.8% Complete
6257 votes
2774 days ago

Original Bambillo Pillow

Toni from Kaiapoi

Brand new, original $50

Negotiable

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2775 days ago

Freezell 4 your Community nominations open now!

Haier & Cooking 4 Change

We are excited to be collaborating with iconic artist Dick Frizzell and Cooking 4 Change to find New Zealand’s most deserving charities and community groups! Nominate your most deserving local community group or charity to be in with a chance to win 1 of 3 ‘Freezzell’ fridges, artworked and… View moreWe are excited to be collaborating with iconic artist Dick Frizzell and Cooking 4 Change to find New Zealand’s most deserving charities and community groups! Nominate your most deserving local community group or charity to be in with a chance to win 1 of 3 ‘Freezzell’ fridges, artworked and personalised by Dick Frizzell. Nominate now

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2776 days ago

Share your knowledge and experiences

Regenerate Christchurch

Is the Ōtākaro-Avon River Corridor a special place for you? This year, Regenerate Christchurch is planning the future of the river corridor’s red zone from Barbadoes Street to Bexley. What do you know about the land and the river that we need to think about? We would like people and communities… View moreIs the Ōtākaro-Avon River Corridor a special place for you? This year, Regenerate Christchurch is planning the future of the river corridor’s red zone from Barbadoes Street to Bexley. What do you know about the land and the river that we need to think about? We would like people and communities to share their wisdom, knowledge and experiences of the river corridor to help shape this planning. Can you help? Share online by 18 March. We will add your contribution to an online, publicly accessible database. Learn more

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2777 days ago

Holi (Indian festival of colours)

Karan from Parklands - Marshlands

It is going to be bigger this year.

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2777 days ago

Army Cadets and Sea Cadets: Youth Organisations with a Military Flavour

Simon from Redwood

If your teenage son or daughter is interested in the military or is looking for a challenging youth organisation try cadets: The New Zealand Cadet Corps (NZCC, Army Cadets) and the Sea Cadet Corps (SCC).

The New Zealand Cadet Corps has an army flavour. Activities include camping, tramping, … View more
If your teenage son or daughter is interested in the military or is looking for a challenging youth organisation try cadets: The New Zealand Cadet Corps (NZCC, Army Cadets) and the Sea Cadet Corps (SCC).

The New Zealand Cadet Corps has an army flavour. Activities include camping, tramping, target shooting, leadership training and first aid. The Sea Cadet Corps has a naval flavour. Activities include sailing, seamanship and naval visits. Both the NZCC and SCC have camps and courses on military bases.

There's one NZCC unit in Christchurch, the City of Christchurch Cadet Unit. It meets on Monday nights, between 6:30 pm and 9 pm, at the Cadet Training Centre at 43 Corsair Drive, Wigram (near the old control tower).

The Christchurch Sea Cadet unit is TS Godley. It meets on Tuesday nights, between 6:30 pm and 9 pm, at HMNZS Pegasus in Montreal Street (the military recruiting centre, near Bealey Ave).

For more information contact the cadet Area Support Officer, Major Wayne Henderson, on wayne.henderson@cadetforces.org.nz, or check out the cadets online:

City of Christchurch Cadet Unit: www.facebook.com...

TS Godley: tsgodley.cadetforces.org.nz...

2777 days ago

Toolbox Parenting Course

Karla from Redwood

Middle Years Toolbox Parenting Course (6-12yrs)

Monday 6th March – 10th April 2017
7.00pm - 9.00pm
Bishopdale/Papanui (venue to be confirmed)

A fun and inspiring small group parenting course for parents of children aged 6-12 years.
In six sessions over six weeks, the Middle Years Toolbox is … View more
Middle Years Toolbox Parenting Course (6-12yrs)

Monday 6th March – 10th April 2017
7.00pm - 9.00pm
Bishopdale/Papanui (venue to be confirmed)

A fun and inspiring small group parenting course for parents of children aged 6-12 years.
In six sessions over six weeks, the Middle Years Toolbox is designed to help you stay connected, teach skills and build memories. Make the most of these years while your children still want to be a part of your team.
$75.00 per person and $110.00 per couple. Please note that subsidies are available. Free to foster carers, whānau caregivers, adopters, Grandparents Raising Grandchildren, and Home for Life Parents thanks to government funding.
For more information or to register contact Kirsten Wyllie 03 379 6053 or email canterbury@parentingplace.nz

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