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750 days ago

There's still time (just!) to send in your basil recipe

Mei Leng Wong Reporter from NZ Gardener & Get Growing

Dear neighbours,

Every month, NZ Gardener runs a series of tested reader recipes using a seasonal crop. We are still on the hunt for amazing and inventive basil recipes! Send your best ones to mailbox@nzgardener.co.nz by Oct 21, 2022. Every published recipe wins a copy of our special edition … View more
Dear neighbours,

Every month, NZ Gardener runs a series of tested reader recipes using a seasonal crop. We are still on the hunt for amazing and inventive basil recipes! Send your best ones to mailbox@nzgardener.co.nz by Oct 21, 2022. Every published recipe wins a copy of our special edition Vegetable Growing Made Easy.

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750 days ago

PONANT’s ‘Explore to Inspire’ November events!

Ponant

PONANT are coming back for a second round of dates this November for their 'Explore to Inspire' Roadshow Series! And this time, they’ll be visiting three major cities in New Zealand – Auckland, Wellington and Christchurch!

Join PONANT’s fantastic team and guest speakers for an … View more
PONANT are coming back for a second round of dates this November for their 'Explore to Inspire' Roadshow Series! And this time, they’ll be visiting three major cities in New Zealand – Auckland, Wellington and Christchurch!

Join PONANT’s fantastic team and guest speakers for an inside look at what could be your next adventure, marvellous travel stories and presentations, and a glass of champagne… or two!

Registration is essential! Register now
Register now

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751 days ago

Fun Friendly Community Activities!

Damian from Northcote

Haere mai, our fun, friendly, community activities - Ukulele Club, Creative Sewing, Social English (as a second language), Mainly Music (preschoolers & carers), Something Different (drop-in morning tea), Cards & Games and Friendship Friday Community Lunch - are up running on their normal … View moreHaere mai, our fun, friendly, community activities - Ukulele Club, Creative Sewing, Social English (as a second language), Mainly Music (preschoolers & carers), Something Different (drop-in morning tea), Cards & Games and Friendship Friday Community Lunch - are up running on their normal schedules for term 4. 🙂
Check them out at: papbap.org.nz/freedom-trust

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751 days ago

Term 4 Nightclasses Vacancies

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

We still have vacancies in the following Term 4 Nightclasses beginning from Tuesday 25th October

MONDAY NIGHTS STARTING 31 OCTOBER
Cake Decorating for Beginners
Cake Decorating Christmas Bauble Cupcakes
Cake Decorating - Decorate a Fun Chocolate Cake
Cooking Experience the Flavours of Asia
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We still have vacancies in the following Term 4 Nightclasses beginning from Tuesday 25th October

MONDAY NIGHTS STARTING 31 OCTOBER
Cake Decorating for Beginners
Cake Decorating Christmas Bauble Cupcakes
Cake Decorating - Decorate a Fun Chocolate Cake
Cooking Experience the Flavours of Asia
Guitar for Beginners
Guitar Intermediate
Photography for Beginners
Pilates for Beginners Level 1B
Spanish for Beginners
Watercolour Painting for Beginners

TUESDAY NIGHTS STARTING 25 OCTOBER
Beekeeping Intro Course
Candle Making 1 November
Candle Making 22 November
Cooking International Street Food
Cooking Experience Flavours from Around the World
Photography Beyond Beginners
Sign Language for Beginners Level 1B
Special Effects Makeup
Stone Carving for Beginners
Ukulele for Beginners
Ukulele Intermediate

WEDNESDAY NIGHTS STARTING 26 OCTOBER
Barista (Intro Course)
Christmas Wreath Making 9 November
Christmas Wreath Making 16 November
Cooking a Taste of Spain
Cooking Practical Indian Cooking
Drawing - Learn to Draw
Meditation/Mindfulness
Yoga for Beginners

THURSDAY NIGHTS STARTING 27 OCTOBER
Barista Intro Course

WEEKEND WORKSHOPS
Basket Weaving 26 November
Cheese Making 5 November
Jewellery Making 26 November
Patchwork 5 & 6 November
Printmaking 19 & 20 November
Soap Making 5 November

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

751 days ago

Seeking Staff

Tom from Redwood

Food wholesaler to the hospitality sector currently looking to fill a number of positions.

Positions available:

Store person (pick/packing and restocking)- day & night shifts

Food processing - vegetable/poultry - night shift.
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Food wholesaler to the hospitality sector currently looking to fill a number of positions.

Positions available:

Store person (pick/packing and restocking)- day & night shifts

Food processing - vegetable/poultry - night shift.

Office - order entry, invoicing and customer care.

Class 2 drivers.

Great company to work for with additional perks such as discount on food ranging from fresh meat and vege to chilled/frozen goods - extremely handy with the current food prices.

If you’d like to have contact info passed on please email T.Gaffikin@servicefoods.co.nz

Based in Woolston.

753 days ago

Lions Clubs Xmas cakes for sale

Miles Ellery from Chrstichurch Host Lions Club

$20 each. Order from Miles Ellery. Email miles.ellery@actrix.co.nz
or phone 027 3518342.
Payment on delivery.

752 days ago

Packaged With Love - Shop Opening at 169 Wairakei Road

Penny from Papanui

Sharing on behalf:
The day has come.... The shop opens tomorrow - Tuesday 18th October at 10am.
Come see us at 169 Wairakei Road, Christchurch - we have loads of neat gift items that you can purchase on their own or you can have gift wrapped or gift boxed - lots of options!
The online store … View more
Sharing on behalf:
The day has come.... The shop opens tomorrow - Tuesday 18th October at 10am.
Come see us at 169 Wairakei Road, Christchurch - we have loads of neat gift items that you can purchase on their own or you can have gift wrapped or gift boxed - lots of options!
The online store continues the same as it has been and this is where you will order gifts for delivery.
More items will be added to the shop in the coming few weeks, we have your Christmas shopping sorted!

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752 days ago

STOP TREATING SOIL LIKE DIRT

Yates

Nourish the soil and the soil will nourish you! Healthy soil is at the very foundation of gardening success - and life itself - and this National Gardening Week Yates wants to help you grow good soil.

We’ve pulled together a bunch of ways to measure your soil health – how about planting a … View more
Nourish the soil and the soil will nourish you! Healthy soil is at the very foundation of gardening success - and life itself - and this National Gardening Week Yates wants to help you grow good soil.

We’ve pulled together a bunch of ways to measure your soil health – how about planting a pair of undies to find out how healthy your soil is? Or try a quick “worm count” test, building a “compost jar” (great fun for kids) or do a food waste audit.

Plus we’ve easy to follow steps on how to turn your food scraps & garden waste into fabulous compost.
Find out more

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754 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

753 days ago

Plant seeds every month with a subscription from Kings Seeds.

The TV Guide

Sick of expensive veges from the supermarket? Purchase a subscription to the TV Guide for your chance to win 1 of 20 1-year seed subscriptions from Kings Seeds, worth $450. Delivered monthly to your home, what better way to go green and save money than growing your own food?

Purchase a 6 month, … View more
Sick of expensive veges from the supermarket? Purchase a subscription to the TV Guide for your chance to win 1 of 20 1-year seed subscriptions from Kings Seeds, worth $450. Delivered monthly to your home, what better way to go green and save money than growing your own food?

Purchase a 6 month, 1 year, or 2 year subscription to the TV Guide before 31 October and you’ll automatically be placed in the draw to win. There are three different subscriptions to choose from to suit your needs; Vegetable seeds, Microgreen seeds, and Sprouting seeds. To view the T&Cs click here.
Find out more

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755 days ago

Painted fence

The Team from Resene ColorShop Hornby

It’s easy to transform a tired timber fence into a stylish feature with Resene Lumbersider. Find out how to create your own.

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756 days ago

Have you got a great recipe for nasturtium?

Mei Leng Wong Reporter from NZ Gardener & Get Growing

Dear neighbours,

Every month, NZ Gardener runs a series of tested reader recipes using a seasonal crop. We are now on the hunt for nasturtium recipes! Send your best ones to mailbox@nzgardener.co.nz by Oct 16, 2022. Every published recipe wins a copy of our special edition Vegetable Growing Made… View more
Dear neighbours,

Every month, NZ Gardener runs a series of tested reader recipes using a seasonal crop. We are now on the hunt for nasturtium recipes! Send your best ones to mailbox@nzgardener.co.nz by Oct 16, 2022. Every published recipe wins a copy of our special edition Vegetable Growing Made Easy.

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756 days ago

What's New Zealand's coolest suburb?

Nicole Mathewson Reporter from The Press

The Auckland inner-city suburb of Kingsland has been named one of the world’s ‘coolest’ neighbourhoods in the annual survey from Time Out.

The UK media outlet received thousands of contributions from around the world and compiled the top 51 alongside local writers and editors. Kingsland … View more
The Auckland inner-city suburb of Kingsland has been named one of the world’s ‘coolest’ neighbourhoods in the annual survey from Time Out.

The UK media outlet received thousands of contributions from around the world and compiled the top 51 alongside local writers and editors. Kingsland came in 43rd and was praised for its quirky shops and eclectic food scene.

Read more here.

But is it really the best ‘burb in the country? Tell us what your top pick is and why in the comments below.

760 days ago

WANTED 20 Clean Glass Bottles for a Community Flower Display next weekend.

Michele from Avonhead

CHRISTCHURCH PAEONY club have been invited to have a PAEONY display for HERITAGE WEEK at the Christchurch Chinese Association rooms 22 St Asaph St 9 - 4 Saturday 15th October. FREE Entry.

Please message me as I need to secure bottles to display the blooms. Could be on a borrow basis. :D Early … View more
CHRISTCHURCH PAEONY club have been invited to have a PAEONY display for HERITAGE WEEK at the Christchurch Chinese Association rooms 22 St Asaph St 9 - 4 Saturday 15th October. FREE Entry.

Please message me as I need to secure bottles to display the blooms. Could be on a borrow basis. :D Early Blooms would be great too if you have any. Many thanks.

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757 days ago

Spring Market

Helen from Papanui

Packe Street Park & Community Garden is holding a market this coming Saturday 10 am - 1 pm There are still free stall spaces available for individuals or organisations. We have a seedling and plant swap, book exchange, second hand decor and fashion, new babywear, sausage sizzle, and whatever… View morePacke Street Park & Community Garden is holding a market this coming Saturday 10 am - 1 pm There are still free stall spaces available for individuals or organisations. We have a seedling and plant swap, book exchange, second hand decor and fashion, new babywear, sausage sizzle, and whatever you would like to bring. Everyone welcome.

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