Bishopdale, Christchurch

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643 days ago

Photography

Caleb from Redwood

Heya everyone, I'm a photographer who recently moved to Christchurch! If you're needing some portraits, pet portraits, maternity, wedding photos or even just some nice wall art, check out my website at www.calebcphotography.co.nz...

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647 days ago

Fence building

Belinda from Strowan

Hi I’m looking for recommendations for fence building for a Kaiapoi property
Thanks in advance

644 days ago

handmade boho mirror

Stephanie from Redwood

made to order these popular mirrors make a great addition to any home or bach,available in cream or in black, measures 20cm in the mirror part,private message me if interested.must be able to pick up and cash on hand, no time waster please

Price: $60

646 days ago

Poll: Should we be taking more action on climate change?

The Team from Neighbourly.co.nz

With torrential rain and flooding caused by an 'atmospheric river', should this event convince us all that climate change is real and we need to be taking action?

*Add NFP if you don't wish for your comments to be used for We Say You Say in the local papers.*

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Should we be taking more action on climate change?
  • 66.8% Yes, we need to do more
    66.8% Complete
  • 10.9% No, there's no such thing as climate change
    10.9% Complete
  • 3.9% I don't know - I'd need more information
    3.9% Complete
  • 18.4% There's nothing we can do about climate change
    18.4% Complete
2675 votes
646 days ago

A Morning with Sir Ashley Bloomfield

Ngaio Marsh Retirement Village

Sir Ashley Bloomfield was New Zealand’s Director-General of Health from June 2018 to July 2022 and became a familiar figure as the public face of the health response to the COVID-19 pandemic.

His vast career experiences over the last 25 years in public policy and health leadership include … View more
Sir Ashley Bloomfield was New Zealand’s Director-General of Health from June 2018 to July 2022 and became a familiar figure as the public face of the health response to the COVID-19 pandemic.

His vast career experiences over the last 25 years in public policy and health leadership include being based at the World Health Organization in Geneva, working on non-communicable disease prevention and control with a global focus.

Join us for a morning with Sir Ashley Bloomfield as he shares insight into his career and the challenges he faced during uncertain times.

Time: Wednesday 8 February, 10.30am
Location: Online.

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646 days ago

Papanui High School Term 1 2023 Nightclasses Open for Enrolment

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

Papanui High School is offering a range of Nightclasses as part of our Term 1 2023 Adult Education Programme. These classes are scheduled to begin from week of 13 February, there are evening and weekend course options available. For further information and enrolment please visit our website … View morePapanui High School is offering a range of Nightclasses as part of our Term 1 2023 Adult Education Programme. These classes are scheduled to begin from week of 13 February, there are evening and weekend course options available. For further information and enrolment please visit our website www.papanui.school.nz... or email ace@papanui.school.nz or telephone our office on 033520701

646 days ago

New Year, same great place to connect!

The Team from Northgate Community Service Trust

What's happening at Northgate in 2023? Our community meals are back on, so join us every Wednesday evening at 5.30 pm. Absolutely everybody is welcome 😀
We also have Big Papa's Kitchen open on a Friday and (from next week) also Tuesdays 9.30 am - 1 pm. This is a great wee cafe to … View more
What's happening at Northgate in 2023? Our community meals are back on, so join us every Wednesday evening at 5.30 pm. Absolutely everybody is welcome 😀
We also have Big Papa's Kitchen open on a Friday and (from next week) also Tuesdays 9.30 am - 1 pm. This is a great wee cafe to pick up some really affordable food, awesome coffee and connect with others in.
Foot Clinic is every fortnight and if you are interested in this service, please contact us for more information.

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648 days ago

Kohuhu (native tree)

Kelly from Bryndwr

Pittospotum tenuifolium, excellent hedging plant that thrives in most conditions. Small black/purple flowers that are attractive to pollinators. 25 in stock at time of listing, price is per plant.

Pickup in Bryndwr, payment by cash or bank transfer.

Price: $9

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651 days ago

Pigeons

Mike from Harewood

We watch multiple flocks of pigeons fly over Crofton Road near Harewood Road each afternoon and early evening heading towards the center of the city.
Can anyone tell me where they fly from and to?

650 days ago

Funky fridge makeover

The Team from Resene ColorShop Papanui

Is your fridge looking dated and dull? Turn an eyesore into a conversation starter with this clever chalkboard transformation using Resene SpaceCote Low Sheen.

Follow out easy instructions.

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650 days ago

Funky fridge makeover

The Team from Resene ColorShop Hornby

Is your fridge looking dated and dull? Turn an eyesore into a conversation starter with this clever chalkboard transformation using Resene SpaceCote Low Sheen.

Follow out easy instructions.

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650 days ago

26 inch mountain bike

Julia from Papanui

Free. In tidy condition. Has pump & lights.

Free

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650 days ago

Portable highchair

Julia from Papanui

Free - can be attached to normal dining chair suit up to 2 years old. Has all straps and is easy to set up.

Free

654 days ago

Poll: Are uniform rules at schools sexist?

The Team from Neighbourly.co.nz

Many schools allow female students to wear earrings but male students aren't allowed to have an ear stud. Is it time to get rid of gender-based rules in regards to jewellery?

Share your thoughts below - write NFP if you don't wish your comments to be shared in the community … View more
Many schools allow female students to wear earrings but male students aren't allowed to have an ear stud. Is it time to get rid of gender-based rules in regards to jewellery?

Share your thoughts below - write NFP if you don't wish your comments to be shared in the community paper's We Say You Say column.

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Are uniform rules at schools sexist?
  • 49.6% Yes, the same rules for everyone is best
    49.6% Complete
  • 34% No, let's stick to the tradition
    34% Complete
  • 3.9% I don't know - I'd need more information
    3.9% Complete
  • 12.5% Get rid of uniform and clothing rules altogether
    12.5% Complete
4536 votes
654 days ago

No time frame to have Christchurch bus exchange back up and running

Nicole Mathewson Reporter from The Press

By reporter Poppy Clark:

Christchurch’s intercity bus exchange is closed for a second day, and Environment Canterbury says it has “no time frame” for when it will be back up and running.

On Monday morning passengers were advised to get up earlier to catch their bus in time for the … View more
By reporter Poppy Clark:

Christchurch’s intercity bus exchange is closed for a second day, and Environment Canterbury says it has “no time frame” for when it will be back up and running.

On Monday morning passengers were advised to get up earlier to catch their bus in time for the start of the working week.

Buses were using the Manchester St Super Stop as a temporary interchange location after technical difficulties caused the bus exchange in town to close.

With different routes having to be taken and times not being displayed, Watford said the Manchester St Super Stop was like waiting for a connecting flight at the airport, bus rider Kayleigh Watford said.

“If you miss your first one it means your second one is messed up."

Regular commuter Mina Morgan was confused and frustrated by the Manchester St Super Stop.

“Everybody is rushing, everybody is running, everybody is trying to get to work and on time without getting late.”


Morgan said he wanted more structure and organisation if the closure of the interchange was going to continue.


On its Facebook page, Metro Canterbury said the building had been “impacted by a technology outage”.

Environment Canterbury public transport general manager Stewart Gibbon said some scheduled maintenance by their supplier had caused an unexpected outage which affected the interchange.

“The technology system that manages bay allocation and bay door operations at the interchange is not functioning, meaning we are currently unable to operate the interchange effectively and safely,” he said.


“Our normal contingency for interchange unavailability has been put in place, meaning the Manchester St super stops are the designated central city bus stop until this issue is resolved. Route 17 customers should use the route’s stops on Hereford St.”

When asked when the bus exchange would reopen, regional council Environment Canterbury refused to be interviewed and instead said the Metro Canterbury Facebook page would be updated as news came to hand.

It said there was no time frame for the bus exchange to be operating again as normal.

City councillor for Central Ward Jake McLellan said the closure was “frustrating and disappointing”.

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