Bishopdale, Christchurch

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2309 days ago

Gardening and section tidying Urgently required

Mary from Casebrook

A friend is having to urgently sell her home and move into retirement home. Has not been able to keep up with the gardening etc, so urgently requires someone to garden and tidy up, but can not afford to pay top price. Is there anyone out there that can help please?
P.M. me for further details, … View more
A friend is having to urgently sell her home and move into retirement home. Has not been able to keep up with the gardening etc, so urgently requires someone to garden and tidy up, but can not afford to pay top price. Is there anyone out there that can help please?
P.M. me for further details, cheers.

2309 days ago
2309 days ago

Trees and us

Shirish Paranjape from

Nor'West news of 25th July 2018 carries my article under "SOAPBOX".
Readers / residents are most welcome to send views to Sophie.Cornish@starmedia.kiwi.

2309 days ago

Wabi-sabi: finding beauty in the imperfections of the natural world

Mei Leng Wong Reporter from NZ Gardener & Get Growing

Christchurch columnist Mary Lovell-Smith finds kindred (spirit) gardeners in Japan.

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2309 days ago

Vegetable/Produce bags available

Alison from Avonhead

Have you got yours?
Produce bags in four sizes
Small (white) 18 x 32cm $1.00 each
Medium (navy blue) 23 X 33cm $2.00 each
Large (red) 32 X 38cm $3.00 each
Extra large (red) 35 X 44cm $4:00 each
Set of 4 (one of each size) $8.00 or sold individually.
Drawstrings various colours
Quick drying … View more
Have you got yours?
Produce bags in four sizes
Small (white) 18 x 32cm $1.00 each
Medium (navy blue) 23 X 33cm $2.00 each
Large (red) 32 X 38cm $3.00 each
Extra large (red) 35 X 44cm $4:00 each
Set of 4 (one of each size) $8.00 or sold individually.
Drawstrings various colours
Quick drying washable nylon mesh
Pick up in Avonhead or $2.00 postage (NZ only)

Negotiable

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2309 days ago

*WIN* Ditch the plastic bags and go natural!

Croco

It's Plastic Free July and we're helping kiwis go plastic-free! Our natural Croco organic produce bags are washable, reusable and foldable. We've got three 4-Piece Combo Sets to giveaway - simply LIKE or THANK this post to enter!

Our combo set of organic reusable produce bags will… View more
It's Plastic Free July and we're helping kiwis go plastic-free! Our natural Croco organic produce bags are washable, reusable and foldable. We've got three 4-Piece Combo Sets to giveaway - simply LIKE or THANK this post to enter!

Our combo set of organic reusable produce bags will help you ditch those single-use plastic bags for good. Keep some in your bag or in the back of your car.

Buy in July and you'll SAVE! For every 4-Piece Combo Set you buy, we will plant a tree in an area of need. You order one, we plant one! It's just one small way we're helping kiwis reduce their use of plastic.

LIKE or THANK this post by Tuesday 31st July 2018 to enter! See T&Cs.
Order now and save!

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2309 days ago

Orkney Islands

Jan Tedesco from NW WEA - a branch of CWEA

Come along to Chapel Street Church Hall, on the corner of Harewood Road and Chapel Street, Papanui this Friday, 27th July, to listen to Heather Craw's talk on "Orkney Islands'.
Her talk starts at 10.30am.
Everyone is welcome - just sign in at the door with your name and phone … View more
Come along to Chapel Street Church Hall, on the corner of Harewood Road and Chapel Street, Papanui this Friday, 27th July, to listen to Heather Craw's talk on "Orkney Islands'.
Her talk starts at 10.30am.
Everyone is welcome - just sign in at the door with your name and phone number, pay $4 and enjoy. If you come at 10am you can have a tea or coffee and a biscuit first

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2311 days ago

Insulation installers

Edward from Bryndwr

Hi All, I am looking for insulation quotes for my 1950’s concrete block/brick house. It would need to be a retrofit situation as I do not want to remove internal GIB and linings. Any suggestions with contact details greatly appreciated.

2310 days ago

Architectural Award for Ōrauwhata

Community Development Worker from Bishopdale Community Trust

Congratulations to everyone who worked on Ōrauwhata: Bishopdale Library and Community Centre. The new building has won an commerical-industrial architectural design award! 😁

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2310 days ago

Papanui High School Term 3 Nightclasses Begin from 30 July

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

With winter upon us why not take the opportunity of longer evenings to take up a new hobby, learn a new skill, meet some new people and have fun at the same time. Come along and join one of Papanui High School’s exciting range of Adult and Community Education Courses for Term 3 beginning from 30 … View moreWith winter upon us why not take the opportunity of longer evenings to take up a new hobby, learn a new skill, meet some new people and have fun at the same time. Come along and join one of Papanui High School’s exciting range of Adult and Community Education Courses for Term 3 beginning from 30 July. We have a wide range of courses to choose from and guarantee you will find something to appeal regardless of age or interests. There are still vacancies in most classes, visit our website www.papanui.school.nz... for a full list of courses. For further information and enrolment please go to the website, or email Barbara Roper rpb@papanui.school.nz or telephone our office on 033520701.

2311 days ago

Dear neighbourly

Matthew from

Here is Matthew with another winner from the colouring in competition. Congratulations Nevach.

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2310 days ago

Don't want to leave your pets when you go on holiday?

Lisa from Town & Country Homesit

Look no further...
Town & Country Homesit offer live-in screened homesitters to look after your home and precious pets. Prices start from $25 per day.
For more information, see our website or contact Lisa on 03 3592323 or 021 547262

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2310 days ago

Spiritual and Wellbeing Expo – Merivale, Christchurch Saturday 28th July

Brenda from Northwood

This Expo will be held at Heaton Intermediate in Merivale in Christchurch. Doors open 11 - 4pm. $5 entry, under 12 years free entry. Free Workshops on the day.

Readings/Clairvoyance, Reiki, Access Bars Sessions, Massage, Indian Head Massage, Reflexology, Crystals, Incense, Jewellery, Soy … View more
This Expo will be held at Heaton Intermediate in Merivale in Christchurch. Doors open 11 - 4pm. $5 entry, under 12 years free entry. Free Workshops on the day.

Readings/Clairvoyance, Reiki, Access Bars Sessions, Massage, Indian Head Massage, Reflexology, Crystals, Incense, Jewellery, Soy Candles, Herbs and Spices, Maori Healing, Holistic Pulsing, Chakra Balancing, PXP Purple Rice, do Terra Oils, Tarot Readings, Energy Healing, Arbonne Skin care, Scentsy, Spiritual Art, Akashic Records, Clothing, Scarves, Readings, Food Intuitive, Crystal Pyramids, Gift Ideas and Vouchers, so much to choose from .

For more information: www.facebook.com...

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2310 days ago

Crimewatch Patrol video link

Aaron Campbell from Aaron Campbell - Fendalton-Waimairi-Harewood Board

Hi,
I know not everyone has a Facebook account however I can't post this video here of the fantastic work the volunteers of Christchurch Crimewatch based in Papanui do for our community. If you have the chance, please take a look

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2310 days ago

Mesh manufacturer Steel and Tube pleads guilty to 24 criminal charges

Steel Class Action - Adina Thorn Lawyers

If your property was built between approx March 2012 and April 2016 with a concrete floor containing reinforcing steel mesh, you should register your interest for the proposed fully funded class action at www.steelclassaction.co.nz

The action will focus on claiming compensation, especially for … View more
If your property was built between approx March 2012 and April 2016 with a concrete floor containing reinforcing steel mesh, you should register your interest for the proposed fully funded class action at www.steelclassaction.co.nz

The action will focus on claiming compensation, especially for stress and uncertainty. Act now. Visit www.steelclassaction.co.nz to find out more and register.

There is no cost to register, or at any stage.

For further information relating to charges please click on news article:
"Steel company pleads guilty to 24 charges"

Feel free to call us on (09) 304 0662.
Find out more

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