Bishopdale, Christchurch

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700 days ago

Window Cleaning

Heather from Sills and Frills Window Washing

Feeling a little overwhelmed by your growing To-Do list? Sills and Frills Window Washing is here to help!

Free up some ME time and outsource your window cleaning. Enquire or book by calling or texting Heather on 022 187 1055 or by leaving a message below.
A few spots are still available before … View more
Feeling a little overwhelmed by your growing To-Do list? Sills and Frills Window Washing is here to help!

Free up some ME time and outsource your window cleaning. Enquire or book by calling or texting Heather on 022 187 1055 or by leaving a message below.
A few spots are still available before Christmas day!🎅🌞

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699 days ago

Northern Community Market

Catherine from Redwood

Come support our local community Artisans at NORTHERN COMMUNITY MARKET. Saturday 9am - 2pm, 340 Main North Road, Redwood, Christchurch 🔑🟤🇳🇿

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699 days ago

It’s in the bag

The Team from Resene ColorShop Hornby

Transform a plain bag into a summery tote with this pretty monstera leaf motif. Whether you use it as a beach bag, shopping bag or grocery bag, this simple stencilled tote is a fun and quick project you can do within an hour using your favourite Resene testpots.

Find out how to create your ownView more
Transform a plain bag into a summery tote with this pretty monstera leaf motif. Whether you use it as a beach bag, shopping bag or grocery bag, this simple stencilled tote is a fun and quick project you can do within an hour using your favourite Resene testpots.

Find out how to create your own.

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699 days ago

Indoor flower (Nopalxochia ackermannii)

Gary from Burnside

Pickup from Burnside

Negotiable

699 days ago

Calling all house and garden lovers!

Calling all house and garden lovers!

This is a unique opportunity to step inside the pages of the iconic New Zealand House & Garden magazine and experience a captivating mix of indoor and outdoor spaces.

Simply enquire online and be in to win:
- Return flights for two to the NZ … View more
Calling all house and garden lovers!

This is a unique opportunity to step inside the pages of the iconic New Zealand House & Garden magazine and experience a captivating mix of indoor and outdoor spaces.

Simply enquire online and be in to win:
- Return flights for two to the NZ House & Garden Tours location of your choice
- Tickets for two to the NZ House & Garden Tours
- Two nights accommodation
- Rental car
Enter Here

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700 days ago

national microwave oven

Neville from Avonhead

$10 still goes well moving house

Price: $10

701 days ago

Congratulations

Simon from MTF Finance Northlands, Papanui - Local Lending Experts

Congratulations to our $10,000 Spring Promotion winner, Devon, and his family, who are hoping to use some of the money to contribute towards study in 2023. All the best team.

701 days ago

Seniors Newsletter

The Team from Office for Seniors

Have you read our December Seniors Newsletter? Do you have a Community Services Card or know someone who does? From 1 February 2023 Community Services Card holders are eligible for a continued 50% discount on public transport. You can read more in this issue.

This newsletter also includes some … View more
Have you read our December Seniors Newsletter? Do you have a Community Services Card or know someone who does? From 1 February 2023 Community Services Card holders are eligible for a continued 50% discount on public transport. You can read more in this issue.

This newsletter also includes some good advice on how to keep up your hydration and stay safe and cool this summer.

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701 days ago

Respite care when you need it

Ngaio Marsh Retirement Village

Respite care provides temporary care in a range of circumstances. From rehabilitation after a hospital stay, to a little extra support – whether it’s for a single night or a few weeks.

A short stay at our care centre could be a welcome break from your usual routine.

We offer respite care … View more
Respite care provides temporary care in a range of circumstances. From rehabilitation after a hospital stay, to a little extra support – whether it’s for a single night or a few weeks.

A short stay at our care centre could be a welcome break from your usual routine.

We offer respite care at resthome-level and in most villages' hospital and specialist dementia-level care.

What you can expect
- Customised care via our award-winning myRyman Care app
- Bespoke seasonal menu, that's prepared fresh on site
- A variety of activities and outings, making it easy to stay connected with others.

We've been caring for people for over 35 years, it's what we do best.

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701 days ago

The Must-Give Christmas Gift!

Christmas Box

Meeting an ever-increasing need in our communities, Christmas Box provides more than just food in a time of need, it also brings a reminder that there is a community of people who care.

We believe by alleviating some of the pressure that families feel at Christmas time through our food parcels, … View more
Meeting an ever-increasing need in our communities, Christmas Box provides more than just food in a time of need, it also brings a reminder that there is a community of people who care.

We believe by alleviating some of the pressure that families feel at Christmas time through our food parcels, it will create a lasting impact that goes beyond a treat at Christmas.

For only $40 you can donate a Christmas Box to a family in need, providing not just practical help, but much deserved hope too.
Find out more

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702 days ago

1 TEACH Personalised Number Plates

Deborah from Bishopdale

CHRISTMAS PRESENT for your partner who is a teacher?
After 26 years I am selling 1 TEACH as I am well and truly retired. Start Price $599 Buy Now: $700 NEW plates cost $1,000+ Go to TradeMe: www.trademe.co.nz...
Start Price $599 Buy Now: $700 NEW plates cost $1,000+

Negotiable

702 days ago

mandela picture

Stephanie from Redwood

Get ready for christmas its not far away, I custom make these beautiful mandelas which will have your family and friends wanting to know where you got them from :).All hand cut and in 3 colours gold silver and rose gold.Let me know what one you would like and enough time to make them (as they take … View moreGet ready for christmas its not far away, I custom make these beautiful mandelas which will have your family and friends wanting to know where you got them from :).All hand cut and in 3 colours gold silver and rose gold.Let me know what one you would like and enough time to make them (as they take about a week to make)
Just flick me a txt on 0220 464 202 and Ill get back to you when I can

Price: $70

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702 days ago

Dog kennel

Margaret from Bryndwr

Solid wooden dog kennel. Corrugated iron roof which comes off. Well insulated sides and bottom.

Free

711 days ago

Hands off city streets, says business group as mayor backtracks

Nicole Mathewson Reporter from The Press

By reporter Liz McDonald:

A who’s who of Christchurch property and business owners have joined forces to fight a $33 million revamp of central city streets, as the mayor backtracks on his opposition.

The group says the proposal, which is open for public feedback until next week, contains … View more
By reporter Liz McDonald:

A who’s who of Christchurch property and business owners have joined forces to fight a $33 million revamp of central city streets, as the mayor backtracks on his opposition.

The group says the proposal, which is open for public feedback until next week, contains unworkable aspects and ignores the needs of businesses.

The city council last month agreed to push ahead with planning to redevelop the streets around stadium Te Kaha, which is due to open in 2026. The aim is to create pedestrian and entertainment spaces.

Work would include switching some streets to one-way, removing car parks, widening footpaths to make way for outdoor dining, planting trees, lowering speed limits, and installing $11m of new underground services for the stadium.



Central Government is expected to pick up half the $22m bill for the roading changes, which will affect Lichfield, Madras, Tuam and Barbadoes streets. The remaining $11m is for underground water infrastructure.


Mayor Phil Mauger said pre-election he was “not happy” about the programme and the money should go into stadium construction, but this week he said he was now seeing it differently.

He said the underground water structure was essential, as there was “no use having a stadium with 200 toilets and not enough pipes to take it away”.


The other $11m for the council to fund would be paid over four years. “It’s still a lot of money, but it’s slightly more digestable.” He still wanted to look for savings, he said.

The private operators speaking out in opposition are property developers and landlords Antony Gough, Philip Carter and Shaun Stockman, Central Christchurch Business Association head Annabel Turley, business owners Anne Kennett and Craig Freeman, and property managers Nicki Carter, Kerrie Bloomfield and Tim Hunt.

Gough, who developed and owns The Terrace hospitality precinct around Oxford Tce, said the plan was “sheer lunacy” and would strangle the city centre.

The council seemed to have “a very poor understanding” of what businesses need, he said.

Central City Business Association chairperson and pharmacy owner Annabel Turley said widening Lichfield St footpaths to 6m was “not needed”.

“This is in an area where the cold easterly wind blows often... Christchurch already has well planned areas for pedestrians and outdoor dining.”


Philip Carter, developer and landlord of The Crossing, said he and others had invested millions in the city and their developments attracted locals and visitors.

“But now the council wants to choke the CBD and make it even harder for shoppers, workers, tourists and central city residents to access and move around,” he said.


Fellow developer Shaun Stockman said a fair balance was needed, and while some aspects of the proposal were viable, others were “simply unworkable”.


“We don’t necessarily reject all the council plans in their entirety.”

Stockman said underground infrastructure was “an absolute must”, but much of the plan showed council staff were not at the coalface and lacked understanding of how people moved around the city.

He said he and other developers had followed the post-quake blueprint and created hospitality precincts in sheltered laneways, not on main streets, with the exception of Oxford Tce, which faces the river.



In a tweet last month, councillor Sara Templeton shared before and after pictures of the redeveloped Oxford Tce next to Riverside.

Alongside are a photo of Lichfield St and the council’s plan for that block, with Templeton commenting that Te Kaha would shelter the area and it would become “a great place to be”.

Picnic tables under trees would replace 22 car parks, and there would be “good off-street parking nearby”, she said.


Following the election last month council staff paused work on the Te Kaha streets plan in the face of the mayoral opposition. After a staff briefing, the new council restarted it and agreed to extend public consultation until November 30.

Council staff will then consider the submissions, make changes if needed, and make a recommendation to the council’s hearings panel.

The panel will meet early next year and make a recommendation to the council for a final decision.

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702 days ago

Manuka

Kelly from Bryndwr

Hardy plant, tolerant to a wide range of environment. White flowers that are attractive to pollinators.

Pickup in Bryndwr. Payment by cash or bank transfer, price is per plant. 20 available at time of listing.

Price: $10

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