Bottle Lake, Christchurch

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Whether it's a new building going up or a strange noise you keep hearing, ask your neighbours here.

1912 days ago

Winter Sports Tournament 2019 results

Nicole Mathewson Reporter from The Press

Eight-one schools, 2004 children and 183 teams participated in this year's Winter Sports Tournament in Christchurch on Thursday.

Primary and CAIM Schools sports director Lyn Miles thanked those who helped make the competition a success.

Congratulations to everyone involved.

Results:

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Eight-one schools, 2004 children and 183 teams participated in this year's Winter Sports Tournament in Christchurch on Thursday.

Primary and CAIM Schools sports director Lyn Miles thanked those who helped make the competition a success.

Congratulations to everyone involved.

Results:

Senior netball
1 - St Andrews
2 - St Margarets
3 - Swannanoa

Junior A netball
1 - St Francis of Assisi
2 - South Brighton
3 - Christ the King

Junior B netball
1 - Paparoa St
2 - Ilam
3 - Cotswold

Senior rugby
1 - Mt Hutt
2 - Lincoln
3 - Kaiapoi North

Junior rugby
1 - Waimairi
2 - Hoon Hay
3 - South Brighton

Senior hockey
1= - Cathedral Grammar and Mt Pleasant
3 - Hillview

Junior hockey
1 - St Albans
2 - Allenton
3 - Fendalton

Senior football
1 - Hillview
2 - St Martins
3= - St Marks and St Andrews

Junior football
1 - Harewood
2 - St Albans
3 - Parkview

1912 days ago

Quiz Night - Burwood Scouts - Tonight Friday 23rd August 7pm

Mike Gibbs from Avondale Neighbours Group

Tonight Friday Night = 7pm
Quiz Night @ Burwood Scouts 16 Travis Road
There's still room for a few more teams. You can register teams by txt 0211163610 or emailing rickmckinnon@gmail.com

Look forward to seeing you there for a great load of Fun.

Many many prizes to be won, a Silent Auction … View more
Tonight Friday Night = 7pm
Quiz Night @ Burwood Scouts 16 Travis Road
There's still room for a few more teams. You can register teams by txt 0211163610 or emailing rickmckinnon@gmail.com

Look forward to seeing you there for a great load of Fun.

Many many prizes to be won, a Silent Auction and other exciting things happening.

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1918 days ago

Poll: Christchurch mayoral race

Kamala Hayman Reporter from The Press

If the election was today, which Christchurch mayoral candidate would you vote for?

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Christchurch mayoral race
  • 1.8% Blair Anderson
    1.8% Complete
  • 0.8% J T Anderson
    0.8% Complete
  • 33.4% Lianne Dalziel
    33.4% Complete
  • 1% Jim Glass
    1% Complete
  • 2.7% Tubby Hansen
    2.7% Complete
  • 1.2% Robin McCarthy
    1.2% Complete
  • 0.6% Stephen McPaike
    0.6% Complete
  • 12.5% John Minto
    12.5% Complete
  • 42% Darryll Park
    42% Complete
  • 0.2% Sam Park
    0.2% Complete
  • 0.8% Adrian Schonborn
    0.8% Complete
  • 1.4% Peter Wakeman
    1.4% Complete
  • 1.4% Aaron White
    1.4% Complete
488 votes
1912 days ago

Make a bold statement...

The Team from Resene ColorShop Shirley

Add personality to your floors with this simple diamond design creating using two Resene colours and a clear finish.

Perfect for your hallway or other smaller areas in your home that need brightening up.

Make the most of this weekend with this easy step by step project idea from Resene. Find … View more
Add personality to your floors with this simple diamond design creating using two Resene colours and a clear finish.

Perfect for your hallway or other smaller areas in your home that need brightening up.

Make the most of this weekend with this easy step by step project idea from Resene. Find out how to create this quick and easy project yourself

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1912 days ago

Thousands of Kiwis given a helping hand

Julia de Ruiter from The Salvation Army NZ

We want to say a big thank you to everyone who supported Colgate-Palmolive's recent appeal! Thanks to the generosity of Colgate- Palmolive and Countdown shoppers, more than 10,000 toiletries and household cleaning items have been donated to Salvation Army foodbanks around the country.

Jono … View more
We want to say a big thank you to everyone who supported Colgate-Palmolive's recent appeal! Thanks to the generosity of Colgate- Palmolive and Countdown shoppers, more than 10,000 toiletries and household cleaning items have been donated to Salvation Army foodbanks around the country.

Jono Bell, Territorial Director of The Salvation Army’s Community Ministries says the items are essential to help people stay healthy in the winter period. These include personal and oral hygiene items, along with cleaning products for the home.

Colgate-Palmolive also donated $10,000 to The Salvation Army’s transitional housing programme in Porirua which helps vulnerable mothers and their children with housing and wrap around support.

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1913 days ago

Are you waiting for surgery? We'd love to chat

Reporter Sunday Star Times

Hi neighbours - we're looking to chat with people who have experienced the following:

-Have been waiting for surgery that the hospital keeps postponing.
-Have been told they can't get on the waiting list for surgery due to their debilitating condition not being "serious" … View more
Hi neighbours - we're looking to chat with people who have experienced the following:

-Have been waiting for surgery that the hospital keeps postponing.
-Have been told they can't get on the waiting list for surgery due to their debilitating condition not being "serious" enough.

If you're happy to chat and potentially be part of a story about this, please get in touch with Thomas through his email: thomas.coughlan@stuff.co.nz

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1913 days ago

Where are the best property deals?

Angela Quigan Reporter from Stuff

Hey neighbours,

The region (and city) you choose to invest in can drastically impact your future returns.

That's why, once you decide to invest in NZ's property market, your next step is to question which region you should park your money in.

To read more about where the best property … View more
Hey neighbours,

The region (and city) you choose to invest in can drastically impact your future returns.

That's why, once you decide to invest in NZ's property market, your next step is to question which region you should park your money in.

To read more about where the best property deals might be click here.

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1913 days ago

Mairehau high brand new uniform

Emma from Aranui

Brand new brought from sussan Ross too small for my girl size 10kilt n Jersey 60for lot

Price: $60

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1913 days ago

BOOK CAFE. AND OP. SHOP .ST CHADS,BUCKLEYS RD LINWOOD.

Susanne from St Chad's and St Ambrose Anglican Church of Linwood and Aranui.

FRIDAY AND SATURDAY 23+24 August from 10-----3 pm. We have a large selection of books ,come along and browse through,refreshments available throughout the day. All books at cheap prices,just ready for your cold evening reading. The Op. shop is also open until 3 pm … View moreFRIDAY AND SATURDAY 23+24 August from 10-----3 pm. We have a large selection of books ,come along and browse through,refreshments available throughout the day. All books at cheap prices,just ready for your cold evening reading. The Op. shop is also open until 3 pm both days,we still have plenty of good quality clothing and other items,come in and find great bargains.

1914 days ago

Hospital pharmacy workers to strike for four days

Neighbourly.co.nz

Pharmacy workers at the Canterbury District Health Board will strike for four days from 6am Thursday to 6am Monday.

No treatment will be deferred during the strike period, but patients will be less likely to have a pharmacist involved in their medicine review.

Patients and carers are being … View more
Pharmacy workers at the Canterbury District Health Board will strike for four days from 6am Thursday to 6am Monday.

No treatment will be deferred during the strike period, but patients will be less likely to have a pharmacist involved in their medicine review.

Patients and carers are being reminded to bring their medicines with them when they come to hospital and to talk to other available staff about their medicines.
Read more

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1919 days ago

Half the Environment Canterbury council is standing again

Nicole Mathewson Reporter from The Press

It will be the first fully democratic Environment Canterbury (ECan) election for 12 years but only one councillor sacked by the National government in 2010 is keen to stand again.

Nominations for candidates for the seven regional constituencies closed on Friday yesterday at midday, with 39 … View more
It will be the first fully democratic Environment Canterbury (ECan) election for 12 years but only one councillor sacked by the National government in 2010 is keen to stand again.

Nominations for candidates for the seven regional constituencies closed on Friday yesterday at midday, with 39 received for the 14 positions at the council table.

Six of the 12 current councillors are standing again, but Rik Tindall is the only member of the regional council dismissed more than nine years ago willing to have another go.

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1914 days ago

Small business lending. Easy as!

Prospa

Need some extra funds to keep business humming?

The team at Prospa can help with a business loan of $5K to $150K. Staff-up. Stock-up. Build-up. With Prospa the only way is up, and your business benefits with cash flow friendly repayments over terms of 3 to 24 months. Whatever you need, we can … View more
Need some extra funds to keep business humming?

The team at Prospa can help with a business loan of $5K to $150K. Staff-up. Stock-up. Build-up. With Prospa the only way is up, and your business benefits with cash flow friendly repayments over terms of 3 to 24 months. Whatever you need, we can help.

Visit prospa.co.nz or call 0800 005 797 to apply.
Apply now

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1921 days ago

Chainsaw burglary

Vicky from Kaiapoi

If anyone has information on variety of my stolen Stihl electric chainsaw and electric pruners I would love to hear from you.
I beg you please don't buy this stuff and encourage these thieves to continue taking things from us who work very hard for what we own.
Thank you.

1915 days ago

How to deal with neighbourhood disputes

Jo Haywood Reporter from Homed

Hey neighbours, most of us are lucky enough to get on with the people we live next door to, but what can you do if you don't?

We asked some experts how to stop minor irritations turning into something more serious, and who you can you turn to if things start to get out of hand - because … View more
Hey neighbours, most of us are lucky enough to get on with the people we live next door to, but what can you do if you don't?

We asked some experts how to stop minor irritations turning into something more serious, and who you can you turn to if things start to get out of hand - because being better neighbours can only have a positive impact on the quality of our communities, and who wouldn't want that :)

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1915 days ago

soil

Neil from Woodend

Hi,
does anyone have soil they want to get rid of. So long as it is clean-ish I need about 10 cubic meters.
Cheers Neil

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