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764 days ago

Addictive Eaters Anonymous

The Team from Addictive Eaters Anonymous - Christchurch

I have also been relieved of depression
I believe I was born with this disease. As a child I ate more than what I was comfortable with on many occasions; eating the biggest apple in the fruit bowl, when I knew it wasn’t a good idea because I wouldn’t be hungry for dinner, but not being able to… View more
I have also been relieved of depression
I believe I was born with this disease. As a child I ate more than what I was comfortable with on many occasions; eating the biggest apple in the fruit bowl, when I knew it wasn’t a good idea because I wouldn’t be hungry for dinner, but not being able to not do so, sneaking food, being overcome with the obsession to eat a can of cream corn in the middle of a Sunday afternoon, thinking I’m not sure that I want to do this but I can’t stop myself anyway.

During my adolescence I used laxatives because I was often constipated. I was only a little overweight once or twice in my life and there were times when I was “nice and thin”. One summer I thought I “had it made” because my stomach was flat enough to wear a bikini. I thought my eating was neurotic but I thought that other neurotic women like me ate like that and I would just grow out of it.

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764 days ago

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765 days ago

Pams Berries recalled - Check your freezer

The Team from Neighbourly.co.nz

Foodstuffs Own Brands Ltd is recalling all batches and all dates of its six Pams brand berry products.
New Zealand has seen a surge of cases of Hepatitis A this year and 12 of those infected (including seven hospitalised) have been linked with the consumption of frozen berries.
The recall of … View more
Foodstuffs Own Brands Ltd is recalling all batches and all dates of its six Pams brand berry products.
New Zealand has seen a surge of cases of Hepatitis A this year and 12 of those infected (including seven hospitalised) have been linked with the consumption of frozen berries.
The recall of Pams products is a precaution due to this possible link of Hepatitis A associated with berries sourced from Serbia.

Here's what you need to know:
- All batches and all dates of Pams Mixed Berries, Two Berry Mix, Smoothie Berry Mix, and Raspberries have been recalled and removed from supermarkets.
- The Pams products are sold at New World, PAK’nSAVE and Four Square stores nationwide.
- Hepatitis A is a contagious virus which spreads easily. Learn more here.
- Due to the possibility that other brands of berries may be infected, New Zealand Food Safety continues to advise those eating frozen berries to wash hands before and after preparing the berries, briefly boil them before eating and ensure cooking temperatures exceed 85 degree Celsius for 1 minute.

If you have consumed any of these products and have any concerns about your health, seek medical advice.

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766 days ago

Christchurch gamers to compete in esports nationals

Nicole Mathewson Reporter from The Press

From reporter Tatiana Gibbs:

Five Christchurch high school esports players will compete in front of a live crowd of hundreds this month when they represent the South Island at the New Zealand Esports Hyperfibre League tournament in Auckland.

It is the first time that high school gamers from … View more
From reporter Tatiana Gibbs:

Five Christchurch high school esports players will compete in front of a live crowd of hundreds this month when they represent the South Island at the New Zealand Esports Hyperfibre League tournament in Auckland.

It is the first time that high school gamers from around the country have the opportunity to compete in-person and on stage in an open-entry New Zealand-only esport tournament.

The Christchurch team competed in a remotely run national tournament last year – making it to the semi-finals – and this year, they’re out for a tilt at the schools’ title.

The South Island team comprises Burnside High School’s esports team combined with two Christchurch Boys' High School (CBHS) players, who took out the southern League of Legends competition undefeated.

Burnside High teacher Fin Cresswell said the team represented the “cream of the crop” of South Island gamers.

The team fly to Auckland to compete in both the high school and all ages open divisions, which take place at SkyCity Theatre October 7 to 9.

The venue has a 700-seat capacity that is expected to sell out, making for an atmosphere none of the players have experienced before, after last year’s nationals were held online because of Covid-19 restrictions.

Competing in front of a crowd of hundreds hasn’t dented the team’s confidence instead team member Tianze Wang, 18, said it might boost them.

“I don't get nervous that much, I feel like more excited,” he said. “So, I think I'll have a better performance playing on stage.”

Cresswell, who oversees the team with CBHS teacher Andy Thawley, expected everyone to be a little nervous playing in front of a live crowd, but said they were “strong, strong, strong contenders” to do well in both national finals.

The Burnside esports team members had been competing together in person at Christchurch libraries for their weekly esports matches, rather than competing remotely from home.

Allen Qin, 17, said being able to play next to teammates gave them “a better connection, for sure”.

The Christchurch City Council was the first council to back esports competitors by turning public libraries into gaming hubs each week, giving high school esports teams a physical ‘field’ to compete from equipped with high speed internet and high-spec gaming computers.

“The libraries have been amazing,” Cresswell said. “Their support has just been absolutely incredible.”

The Burnside team is looking for redemption against last year’s finalists Botany Downs Secondary College, to whom they lost in last year’s semi-final.

“This year is like revenge,” Wang said. “We can beat them and take back our glory.”

It was also an opportunity for the team to showcase their skills with the best of the best in New Zealand, Cresswell said.

“It's hard for people who have no conceptual understanding of esports to really get how insanely well our students are performing.

“We're about to prove that.”

765 days ago

northern community market

Stephanie from Redwood

This saturday starts our weekly markets all through the summer months, we look forward to seeing you all there

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766 days ago

Wanted: wood craftsmen/wood turners needing walnut, cherry timber

Piers from Ilam

I'm looking for specialist craftsmen that use walnut or cherry for their furniture or artistic creations. I have some available and would like to see it go to someone who will appreciate it's beauty.
Also available - slabs of heart Black Walnut, macrocarpa root knots, assorted Rimu and … View more
I'm looking for specialist craftsmen that use walnut or cherry for their furniture or artistic creations. I have some available and would like to see it go to someone who will appreciate it's beauty.
Also available - slabs of heart Black Walnut, macrocarpa root knots, assorted Rimu and some 6 to 8m lengths of 4" x 8" macrocarpa (fully seasoned). Please contact Piers at rickety.settling858@anonaddy.me Thank you.

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766 days ago

GET YOUR MAGICSEAL MAGNETIC INSECT SCREENS NOW !!

Trevor from Burnside

Hello, All Neighbors,
I write to advise you All, that our "business" is in the business of stopping your pesky biting mosquitoes, in there tracks by buying and installing or MAGICSEAL MAGNETIC INSECT SCREENS, on all your opening windows. Buy 3 screens, to get a std toilet screen FREE, … View more
Hello, All Neighbors,
I write to advise you All, that our "business" is in the business of stopping your pesky biting mosquitoes, in there tracks by buying and installing or MAGICSEAL MAGNETIC INSECT SCREENS, on all your opening windows. Buy 3 screens, to get a std toilet screen FREE, buy 6 and you also get 1 bathroom screen FREE. (T&C Apply)

Negotiable

767 days ago

Night work on Yaldhurst Road SH73 from 3 Oct

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

Just a reminder that night work on Yaldhurst Road SH73 from 3 Oct will affect traffic. Please see attachments for details. There are signs already placed on Yaldhurst Road informing users.

However, these works are not listed on NZTA website.

SH73 Yaldhurst Domain Asphalt Sept 2022.pdf Download View

SH73 Yaldhurst Asphalt Oct 2022 Manakura.pdf Download View

767 days ago

Free two seater

Charmaine from Casebrook

We are moving and this cannot come too

Free

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767 days ago

We want to extend a warm welcome!

Beachgrove

With expansion on the horizon at Beachgrove, we want to extend a warm welcome to join us for a fun-filled family afternoon.

Whether you are already part of the Beachgrove community or live outside of the area, this is a great opportunity to hear directly from the developer about the exciting … View more
With expansion on the horizon at Beachgrove, we want to extend a warm welcome to join us for a fun-filled family afternoon.

Whether you are already part of the Beachgrove community or live outside of the area, this is a great opportunity to hear directly from the developer about the exciting future ahead for the community.

Screening will be our new development video, an overview of what is to come and free activities for children of all ages.

Activities – Mega Circus Slide, children’s face painting and balloon art, live music, food and drink, watch the NEW Beachgrove video and new exclusive section release!

Location - Beachgrove Sales Office, 302 Beach Road, Kaiapoi (behind Active Explores)
Join us

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768 days ago

northern community market

Stephanie from Redwood

We the committee have decided to extend the time given for the colouring in competitions to allow more time for your children to fill them out over the holidays. Our new date for to hand them in will be 5th November.So please fill them out and return them to us then for some great prizes.We will … View moreWe the committee have decided to extend the time given for the colouring in competitions to allow more time for your children to fill them out over the holidays. Our new date for to hand them in will be 5th November.So please fill them out and return them to us then for some great prizes.We will have bigger format for these next week to make it easier to colour stay tuned..... 🙂

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768 days ago

Solid plastering

Emmett from Flawless plastering

Traditional solid plastering, contact me for a free quote

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768 days ago

Lawn mowers wanted.

Shaun from Burnside

Hello everybody hope you are having a great weekend. Im on the hunt for anyone who may have a petrol lawn mower that has stopped working gathering dust in the shed running or not. I will pick up anywhere and recycle please save yourself the hassle of taking it to the dump. Please message me … View moreHello everybody hope you are having a great weekend. Im on the hunt for anyone who may have a petrol lawn mower that has stopped working gathering dust in the shed running or not. I will pick up anywhere and recycle please save yourself the hassle of taking it to the dump. Please message me directly if you have anything at all.

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768 days ago

CMNZ presents Letters from Iraq

Chamber Music New Zealand

Elegant and strikingly beautiful instrumental poems in honour of everyday people living amidst turmoil. Know more

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769 days ago

Attention all pet owners! Win your spot on the 2023 Cutest Pet Calendar.

Sunday Star Times

The Cutest Pet Competition is back by popular demand! Show off your furry friend this October to see if you’ve got the cutest pet in the country. This year’s competition is sponsored by Wishbone, giving you the chance to win your share of $10,000 worth of pet food.

From 26 September, … View more
The Cutest Pet Competition is back by popular demand! Show off your furry friend this October to see if you’ve got the cutest pet in the country. This year’s competition is sponsored by Wishbone, giving you the chance to win your share of $10,000 worth of pet food.

From 26 September, purchase a copy of your local Stuff newspaper, find our promo ad, and follow the link to submit a photo of your pet online. If your pet is selected, they’ll feature in our promotional adverts across all Stuff newspapers for a day, plus you will receive $50 worth of Wishbone pet food so you can spoil them rotten. For more information on the prizes and to view the T&Cs, click here!

The team at Stunday Star-Times
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