Bottle Lake, Christchurch

Got some bits to give away?

Got some bits to give away?

Clear our that garage and pop it on Neighbourly Market for free.

2385 days ago

Do you think it's fair for restaurants to ban children?

Nicole Mathewson Reporter from The Press

Akaroa's The Little Bistro owner Richard Uttley has no regrets over banning children under 10.

He's actually had the policy for nearly three years, but it was only noticed in a big way at the weekend when a woman complained about being turned away.

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2377 days ago

Hei āwhina i te hunga tamariki ki te ako mō te hua o te aroha

The Team from Ministry of Education

Auē e Koti! Kātahi ka oti te pakiwaitara kōwhiri ara e ako ai te tamariki ki te hua o te aroha. Tēnā whakamātautautia.
Pānuihia te kōrero paki ā-tihi mō Oti te Nanekoti ki te reo Pākehā, reo Māori anō hoki www.OatTheGoat.co.nz... | www.OtiTeNanekoti.co.nz...
He mea kinaki nā Te … View more
Auē e Koti! Kātahi ka oti te pakiwaitara kōwhiri ara e ako ai te tamariki ki te hua o te aroha. Tēnā whakamātautautia.
Pānuihia te kōrero paki ā-tihi mō Oti te Nanekoti ki te reo Pākehā, reo Māori anō hoki www.OatTheGoat.co.nz... | www.OtiTeNanekoti.co.nz...
He mea kinaki nā Te Tira Puoro o Aotearoa.
#OtiTeNanekoti #KeiTePaiKoe #ArohaMaiArohaAtu

2377 days ago

Experience a day of Dru Yoga

Dru Yoga

Learn techniques that help us navigate the dance of life and experience the unique way that energy is directed through the body. Come along to 19 Church Square, Addington Christchurch to experience a day of Dru Yoga with International Senior Tutor Janet Scharbow.

Bookings are essential so email… View more
Learn techniques that help us navigate the dance of life and experience the unique way that energy is directed through the body. Come along to 19 Church Square, Addington Christchurch to experience a day of Dru Yoga with International Senior Tutor Janet Scharbow.

Bookings are essential so email janetcrossyoga@gmail.com to secure your place, or Phone: (03) 303 6067 / 027 434 7958 to secure a spot.
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2379 days ago

Do you think the proposed zone changes for Shirley Boys' and Avonside Girls' are fair?

Nicole Mathewson Reporter from The Press

Christchurch Mayor Lianne Dalziel says she would not have championed selling council land to the Ministry of Education had she known it would "exclude" families from two local high schools.

Echoing public opposition against proposed enrolment zone changes, Dalziel said in-zone suburbs… View more
Christchurch Mayor Lianne Dalziel says she would not have championed selling council land to the Ministry of Education had she known it would "exclude" families from two local high schools.

Echoing public opposition against proposed enrolment zone changes, Dalziel said in-zone suburbs – Shirley, Avonside, Dallington, Edgeware and Richmond – should not be excluded when Avonside Girls' and Shirley Boys' high schools relocate to a new, shared campus on the QEII Park site in 2019.

2377 days ago

Should we bust ghost houses?

Jo Haywood Reporter from Homed

Do you have unoccupied "ghost houses" on your street? Investors buy them, park their money and pull the blinds across... but at what cost?

The last census showed there were 141,366 empty dwellings in New Zealand and in 2016, more than 33,000 houses in Auckland were officially … View more
Do you have unoccupied "ghost houses" on your street? Investors buy them, park their money and pull the blinds across... but at what cost?

The last census showed there were 141,366 empty dwellings in New Zealand and in 2016, more than 33,000 houses in Auckland were officially classified as empty. Find out why this is happening and what can be done about it.
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2377 days ago

3bdrm + studio sleepout with bathroom for sale in richill street if any interest let me know thanks

Melissa from Belfast

if any interest please let me know needing a quick sale. price negotiable

Price: $400,000

2378 days ago

Goodyear Vector four seasons tyres

Gareth from Burwood

M+S 215/60/R17
set of 4
Near new, only few k's on them
Sell as a set

Price: $120

2378 days ago

Have you had enough of roadworks in your neighbourhood?

Nicole Mathewson Reporter from The Press

Richmond residents are at the end of their tether over continual road closures and detours through the area since the earthquakes.

They've put up with almost three years of flood mitigation works associated with Dudley Creek, which were supposed to be completed in two years.

People are… View more
Richmond residents are at the end of their tether over continual road closures and detours through the area since the earthquakes.

They've put up with almost three years of flood mitigation works associated with Dudley Creek, which were supposed to be completed in two years.

People are angry at how they have been treated and say their own street upgrades have been neglected by the council.

2378 days ago

The Resene Wallpaper Sale is on!

Resene

Neighbours – now is your chance to dress up your walls and save 30% off* the extensive range of Resene wallpapers! Patterned or bold, textured or neutral. Offer ends 5 June 2018.
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* Discount off the normal retail price at Resene owned ColorShops and participating resellers until 5 … View more
Neighbours – now is your chance to dress up your walls and save 30% off* the extensive range of Resene wallpapers! Patterned or bold, textured or neutral. Offer ends 5 June 2018.
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* Discount off the normal retail price at Resene owned ColorShops and participating resellers until 5 June 2018. Excludes wall decals and WallPrint. Not available in conjunction with any other offer.
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2389 days ago

'Various sites' considered for Christchurch Hospital shuttle

Nicole Mathewson Reporter from The Press

Plans to use a mostly-empty parking building in central Christchurch as the base for a hospital shuttle are being seriously considered.

Do you think the Lichfield St car park building should be used for the hospital park and ride?

2382 days ago

OUR WATER

Jude from Avondale

So the Council is in effect poisoning us.....read this article...
www.stuff.co.nz...

2379 days ago

Do you have children aged 4-7 years? They'll love this free book!

The Team from Ministry of Education

Oh my Goat! We just finished reading this awesome pick-a-path story that helps children learn the power of kindness. Have a go...

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2383 days ago

Extra 200 plus temporary car parks on sports centre site for Christchurch Hospital staff

Nicole Mathewson Reporter from The Press

More than 200 temporary car parks are to be created on the metro sports facility site for Christchurch Hospital staff desperate to park closer to work.

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2381 days ago

Win NZ Gardener's magazine: 365 Days of Flowers!

Rachel Clare Reporter from NZ Gardener & Get Growing

Happy Mother's Day from the team at NZ Gardener! In this week's issue of Get Growing we have top tips on planting tulip bulbs, sowing broad beans, fast-tracking any lingering tomatoes and flower-bombing your vege plot, plus check out our video on how to make sweet seed-paper flowers for … View moreHappy Mother's Day from the team at NZ Gardener! In this week's issue of Get Growing we have top tips on planting tulip bulbs, sowing broad beans, fast-tracking any lingering tomatoes and flower-bombing your vege plot, plus check out our video on how to make sweet seed-paper flowers for Mother's Day.

Subscribe to Get Growing and be in to WIN one of 50 copies of NZ Gardener's latest special edition, 365 Days of Flowers, a practical and inspirational collector’s magazine that provides expert advice on planning, planting and growing year-round flowers for the garden or vase.

Our crop of the week in Get Growing is the tamarillo (are you a lover or a hater?) and we have recipes from Melissa Hemsley's new cookbook Eat Happy and some super cool prizes up for grabs.

Delivered every Friday to your email inbox, Get Growing digital magazine offers seasonal gardening advice from the NZ Gardener magazine's team of experts. Each week we answer all your burning questions on raising fruit and veges and tell you the top tasks to do in your backyard this weekend. Subscribe here.

For competition T&Cs click here.
Subscribe and be in to WIN!

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2381 days ago

Started snoring since you started menopause?

Patney

Having a poor night’s sleep?

We caught up with Dr Angela Campbell, PhD Manager of the WellSleep Centre, University of Otago, Wellington and she provided us with some insights into the most common symptoms women might experience whilst going through menopause, which are insomnia, hot flushes, … View more
Having a poor night’s sleep?

We caught up with Dr Angela Campbell, PhD Manager of the WellSleep Centre, University of Otago, Wellington and she provided us with some insights into the most common symptoms women might experience whilst going through menopause, which are insomnia, hot flushes, snoring and obstructive sleep apnoea. Dr Campbell states, “these are all common side effects of menopause and can affect up to 70% of women.” So, if you’re experiencing sleepless nights and suddenly disturbing your partner with this new-found snoring, you’re certainly not alone.

If you are experiencing these symptoms, you might be interested to learn that Patney offer an effective, non-invasive and temperature neutral solution that can assist with controlling your snoring - the Patney sleep positioner, has undergone independent validation testing by the WellSleep Centre, Otago University. We are so confident about the Patney sleep positioner that we offer a 30-day money back guarantee. For further information head across to our website at www.patney.com
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