Bishopdale, Christchurch

609 days ago

Mayor holding public meeting to talk annual plan, Three Waters and housing

Nicole Mathewson Reporter from The Press

Christchurch mayor Phil Mauger and city councillor Sam MacDonald will host a public meeting on Tuesday evening to discuss the council’s latest annual plan, property valuations, Three Waters and housing intensification.

“Part of rebuilding trust and confidence in council is being out in the … View more
Christchurch mayor Phil Mauger and city councillor Sam MacDonald will host a public meeting on Tuesday evening to discuss the council’s latest annual plan, property valuations, Three Waters and housing intensification.

“Part of rebuilding trust and confidence in council is being out in the community, answering questions and understanding people’s concerns,” Mauger said.

MacDonald said the latest annual plan had been “particularly challenging”, with interest rates, inflation and insurance adding significant pressure to the council budget.

“We have worked hard to minimise the impact to below inflation,” he said.

”We are hopeful we will get a lot of people along, the issues being discussed impact everybody.”

The meeting will be held at 7pm on Tuesday at St Christopher’s Church, Avonhead Rd.

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603 days ago

It's time to have your say on the Draft Annual Plan.

Christchurch City Council

This outlines what Christchurch City Council plans to spend on projects and day-to-day services in the next year and how we'll pay for it.

Find out more and have your say by Monday 10 April.
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603 days ago

Giving back to the Foundation

Graeme Dingle Foundation

Jaleel found purpose in life through the Graeme Dingle Foundation's programmes.

Losing two special people as a teenager left her lost and scraping by daily. But with the Foundation’s programmes; Kiwi Can, Stars and Project K, she found mentors who believed in her and taught her life … View more
Jaleel found purpose in life through the Graeme Dingle Foundation's programmes.

Losing two special people as a teenager left her lost and scraping by daily. But with the Foundation’s programmes; Kiwi Can, Stars and Project K, she found mentors who believed in her and taught her life skills, self-belief and the importance of asking for help.

Winning the Project K Excellence Award inspired her to work with the Foundation, which led to her becoming a Kiwi Can Leader. Jaleel hopes to continue working with the Foundation.

Find out more about how the Graeme Dingle Foundation helps kiwis like Jaleel.
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608 days ago

Submissions on the Housing Intensification Legislation.

Jim from Bryndwr

If you are a home owner or wish to become one or you rent a home you will have opinions on what you would like your surrounding environment to be like. If you wish to purchase you will want to know what could be built next door. If you own a home you would have chosen where to purchase based upon … View moreIf you are a home owner or wish to become one or you rent a home you will have opinions on what you would like your surrounding environment to be like. If you wish to purchase you will want to know what could be built next door. If you own a home you would have chosen where to purchase based upon the zoning rules and would never have envisaged that zone to change. It is proposed that this is going to happen. To make a submission, and you should, go to ccc.govt.nz/haveyoursay . There is apparently information at the libraries as well. Nb, this intensification legislation is being forced upon all tier one cities in NZ by the Government and if adopted will result in far more losers than winners. One of the reasons for the legislation is to make housing more affordable, it won't, affordability is market driven. More buyers, price increases and prices decrease with less buyers as per the apartment market at present. In making a submission maybe talk to your neighbours or friends. If you wish to know what new zone you will be in there is an interactive map, most of suburban Chch is in the new zone ie Medium Density Zone. 11 meters high one meter off your Northern boundary !! Not flash is it!

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604 days ago

Lawn Mowers wanted running or not .

Shaun from Burnside

Hello everybody i am after anyone's unwanted running or not petrol lawn mowers that may be gathering dust in the garage or shed after breaking down. Save yourself the hassle of taking to the dump I can pick up anywhere.would be much appreciated if you can help. Please send me a message :) … View moreHello everybody i am after anyone's unwanted running or not petrol lawn mowers that may be gathering dust in the garage or shed after breaking down. Save yourself the hassle of taking to the dump I can pick up anywhere.would be much appreciated if you can help. Please send me a message :) 0221049734. Cheers shaun.

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605 days ago

Gift a subscription and Receive Oriental Lily Bulbs Free!

NZ Gardener

Spoil the Mum in your life with a subscription to NZ’s favourite gardening magazine.

For only $79 get 12 issues of NZ Gardener PLUS 5 Oriental Lily Bulbs worth $17 RRP from NZ Bulbs. Since 1957, NZ Bulbs has been supplying top quality bulbs to New Zealand gardeners. This family-owned business… View more
Spoil the Mum in your life with a subscription to NZ’s favourite gardening magazine.

For only $79 get 12 issues of NZ Gardener PLUS 5 Oriental Lily Bulbs worth $17 RRP from NZ Bulbs. Since 1957, NZ Bulbs has been supplying top quality bulbs to New Zealand gardeners. This family-owned business has shipped hundreds of spring and summer flowering bulbs and tubers all over New Zealand from their base near Feilding.

Offer valid until 11:59pm 14 May 2023. For full terms and conditions click here.

Happy Mother’s Day
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605 days ago

Saturday morning Zumba class!

Zumba 4 U Christchurch

Come and dance with us on Saturday mornings, 9am at Marshland School! Zumba is a dance fitness programme open to all ages and abilities. No need to book, just turn up! Your first class costs only a gold coin!

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606 days ago

Floating flowers

The Team from Resene ColorShop Papanui

Create art using Resene paint and your own breath.

Find out how to create your own with these easy step by step instructions.

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606 days ago

Floating flowers

The Team from Resene ColorShop Hornby

Create art using Resene paint and your own breath.

Find out how to create your own with these easy step by step instructions.

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606 days ago

Papanui High School Indian Cooking Course Term 2

Bryan and Barbara Roper from Papanui High School Adult and Community Education

Papanui High School is offering a hands on Indian Cooking course as part of our Term 2 Nightclass programme. This course will teach you practical, easy and budget friendly recipes, techniques and tips that will develop your skills, instincts and palate to enable you to cook Indian food in your own… View morePapanui High School is offering a hands on Indian Cooking course as part of our Term 2 Nightclass programme. This course will teach you practical, easy and budget friendly recipes, techniques and tips that will develop your skills, instincts and palate to enable you to cook Indian food in your own kitchen. You will learn from basic easy homestyle recipes through to some curry house favourites and street food styles spanning different regional cuisines. Come along and have some fun. For further information and enrolment in this course please vist our website www.papanui.school.nz... or email ace@papanui.school.nz or telephone our office on 033520701

609 days ago

Poll: Should we scrap daylight saving?

The Team from Neighbourly.co.nz

This Sunday we'll be putting our clocks back for the end of daylight saving. Despite the benefits of an extra hour of sun during daylight saving, these clock changes commonly bring disruptions to our households and sleep - some feel that it should be scrapped altogether. What do you think?

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This Sunday we'll be putting our clocks back for the end of daylight saving. Despite the benefits of an extra hour of sun during daylight saving, these clock changes commonly bring disruptions to our households and sleep - some feel that it should be scrapped altogether. What do you think?

Type 'Not For Print' if you wish your comments to be excluded from the We Say You Say column of your local paper.

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Should we scrap daylight saving?
  • 32.5% Yes, scrap daylight savings
    32.5% Complete
  • 54.1% No, keep daylight savings
    54.1% Complete
  • 7% I don't mind either way
    7% Complete
  • 6.4% Keep daylight savings but change the dates
    6.4% Complete
6075 votes
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607 days ago

**WANTED** Cash Paid for Old Sports Programmes & Sporting Memorabilia

Helen from Strowan

Can anyone help.. My husband is looking to buy any old sporting programmes - match day magazines.. Rugby, Football, Cricket, Melbourne Cup Horse Racing, Motor Racing, Speedway, Soccer etc to add to his collection... Also any other interesting sporting memorabilia including metal badges etc etc.. … View moreCan anyone help.. My husband is looking to buy any old sporting programmes - match day magazines.. Rugby, Football, Cricket, Melbourne Cup Horse Racing, Motor Racing, Speedway, Soccer etc to add to his collection... Also any other interesting sporting memorabilia including metal badges etc etc.. Please message me or email hubby on mjbraithwaite@xtra.co.nz

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607 days ago

Free Stuff

Janet from Northwood

I have a quantity of Farmlander Magazines to give away. If you would like some please contact me.

Free

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608 days ago

Well attended public meeting at Avonhead

Shirish Paranjape from Community Board member, Fendalton-Waimairi-Harewood C.Board

Scores of residents braved sleety winter weather to attend a public meeting organised by Cr Sam MacDonald, together with Mayor Phil Mauger.

Many relevant community issues were discussed with lots of questions from those present.

Those were two productive hours. Waimairi Community Board … View more
Scores of residents braved sleety winter weather to attend a public meeting organised by Cr Sam MacDonald, together with Mayor Phil Mauger.

Many relevant community issues were discussed with lots of questions from those present.

Those were two productive hours. Waimairi Community Board members Nicola and I were both there to listen to the issues raised.

Residents were encouraged to make their submissions on the draft annual plan.

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608 days ago

Sunglasses

Jo from Redwood

I found these sunglasses on Barnes Rd between the railway line and Cavendish road. They seem to be prescription glasses and are in good condition.

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