Bromley, Christchurch

Fair play

Fair play

Whether it’s a playhouse, she shed or teenager’s sleepout, a stencil-painted floor in Resene Clockwork Orange will elevate it from meh to wow.

890 days ago

Do you have a great yam 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 now on the hunt for yam recipes, so send your best ones to mailbox@nzgardener.co.nz before June 3, 2022.

Every published recipe wins a copy of our special edition Homegrown Recipes.

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891 days ago

Make your own sculptural side table

The Team from Resene ColorShop Ferrymead

Ombre tones help create a gallery-worthy table. Choose tone on tone hues from the Resene Multifinish collection for a quick ombre look.

Find out how to create your own.

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892 days ago

For Sale - Washing machine

Claire from Phillipstown

Haier washing machine, top loader. 9.5 kg load capacity. Still running faithfully since we got it just after the Chch earthquakes, we're only replacing it because we were given a newer model.

Price: $200

905 days ago

'Weaponising rates': Debate over plans to spur on vacant Christchurch landowner

The Team Reporter from The Press

From reporter Steven Walton:

Is it an illegal policy, or the perfect deterrent to land-bankers?

That was the clash of perspectives in the Christchurch City Council chamber on Wednesday, as developers and residents presented to councillors about its controversial proposal to significantly hike the… View more
From reporter Steven Walton:

Is it an illegal policy, or the perfect deterrent to land-bankers?

That was the clash of perspectives in the Christchurch City Council chamber on Wednesday, as developers and residents presented to councillors about its controversial proposal to significantly hike the rates of vacant central city land.

Prominent developers, including Richard Peebles, Philip Carter, Dean Marshall, and Ernest Duval, told city councillors on Wednesday they were going after the vacant land problem the wrong way. Carter claimed the proposal was illegal.

But, a central city neighbourhood association says the plan will stop land-bankers.

What is the proposal?
- From mid-2022, the council wants to more than double the differential on the “general” component of the rates bill for central city vacant landowners.
- If a site has consented use happening on it, for example a consented temporary car park, it would not be pinged.
- Only sites in the Central City Business Zone or the Central City Mixed Use (South Frame) Zone are part of the proposed hike.
- Sites that are “improved and maintained” in line with the council’s vacant sites improvement guide could apply for a rates remission. - Whether a site is complying will be decided by the council.

Read more here.

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893 days ago

Are you obsessed with your houseplants? Enter our Houseplant Hero competition!

Mei Leng Wong Reporter from NZ Gardener & Get Growing

The hunt is officially on for New Zealand's best collection of houseplants
. Which means you could be 2022 Houseplant Hero. There’s some great prizes to be won! To enter, tell us in writing (no more than 500 words) what potted plants you have, the time you put into caring for them, and what … View more
The hunt is officially on for New Zealand's best collection of houseplants
. Which means you could be 2022 Houseplant Hero. There’s some great prizes to be won! To enter, tell us in writing (no more than 500 words) what potted plants you have, the time you put into caring for them, and what you love about them. Send us up to five photos of your indoor plant displays. Email mailbox@nzgardener.co.nz. Meanwhile, here's last year's winner Alyce Read, from Nelson.

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894 days ago

Toys, Games, Books and lots more…

The Team from Red Cross Shop Woolston

Hi everyone
We have lots of options for you this week. Whether is new baby knits, books, toys or games we have it all ready waiting for you.
Our Vintage theme continues, along with our $1.00 book sale. Pop in and have a browse.
Open 7 days Mon - Fri 9.am - 5pm, Sat 10.-4, Sunday 10.-3pm
683 Ferry … View more
Hi everyone
We have lots of options for you this week. Whether is new baby knits, books, toys or games we have it all ready waiting for you.
Our Vintage theme continues, along with our $1.00 book sale. Pop in and have a browse.
Open 7 days Mon - Fri 9.am - 5pm, Sat 10.-4, Sunday 10.-3pm
683 Ferry Road, behind Domino’s.

894 days ago

Need a welder?

Rory Lindebaum from Sirius Welding Limited

Hi Neighbours,

At Sirius Welding Limited we do general metal repair, welding and small fabrication.

Our TIG welding machines allow us to weld both aluminium and steel allowing us to repair just about anything.

If you would like a free no obligation quote please call us on 0210771276

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Hi Neighbours,

At Sirius Welding Limited we do general metal repair, welding and small fabrication.

Our TIG welding machines allow us to weld both aluminium and steel allowing us to repair just about anything.

If you would like a free no obligation quote please call us on 0210771276

Cheers,
Rory

901 days ago

Another book sale?

The Team from Red Cross Shop Woolston

Hi everyone
Our kids book sale was such a success we thought let’s do it again, but this time adult books, all fiction and non fiction $1.00. For a limited time.

Also we welcome any furniture donations, some criteria may apply.
Open 7 days Monday - Fri 9.00am - 5pm. Sat 10.am - 4pm and Sunday … View more
Hi everyone
Our kids book sale was such a success we thought let’s do it again, but this time adult books, all fiction and non fiction $1.00. For a limited time.

Also we welcome any furniture donations, some criteria may apply.
Open 7 days Monday - Fri 9.00am - 5pm. Sat 10.am - 4pm and Sunday 10.am - 3pm.
683 Ferry Road behind Domino’s

899 days ago

Fence pailings wanted

Steven from Avonside - Dallington

Fence pairings wanted{Willing to pay}Thanks

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896 days ago

Wood

Gary from Avonside - Dallington

Various lengths clean wood suitable for cutting up for log burner ,give away.

Free

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896 days ago

Monier Tiles

Gary from Avonside - Dallington

Approx 20 charcoal monier concrete tiles and 4 ridge tiles,new to give away.

Free

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896 days ago

Treated fence posts

Gary from Avonside - Dallington

14 posts 1800 long approx 140 diameter,unused,$5 each.Could deliver.

Price: $5

897 days ago

Candle creations

The Team from Resene ColorShop Ferrymead

Who would have thought pine chair feet could make such an amazing addition to your home décor? Painting these with Resene testpots and stacking them to make contemporary candle holders is a breeze.

Find out how to create your own.

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898 days ago

Become a Web Developer with Vision!

Vision College

Thinking about a career in IT as a Web Developer? Our NZ Diploma in Web Development and Design (Level 5) will teach you how to develop great websites in just one year! This programme will give you the development and design skills you need to make your mark in an exciting industry.

No University… View more
Thinking about a career in IT as a Web Developer? Our NZ Diploma in Web Development and Design (Level 5) will teach you how to develop great websites in just one year! This programme will give you the development and design skills you need to make your mark in an exciting industry.

No University entrance required! All you need is NCEA Level 2 to |get yourself started| on this journey into the IT industry.

Enrol now for our July intake at vision.ac.nz
Find out more

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898 days ago

Coats galore

The Team from Red Cross Shop Woolston

Hi everyone
Looks like we are in for a taste of winter weather this weekend. We’re prepared with a great range of winter coats, including vintage. Lots of winter clothes and shoes. Plus all adult fiction/non fiction books at a $1.00.
Take care everyone.
Open 7 days, 9am-5pm Friday, Saturday … View more
Hi everyone
Looks like we are in for a taste of winter weather this weekend. We’re prepared with a great range of winter coats, including vintage. Lots of winter clothes and shoes. Plus all adult fiction/non fiction books at a $1.00.
Take care everyone.
Open 7 days, 9am-5pm Friday, Saturday 10.am -4pm, Sunday 10.am -3.pm
683 Ferry Road, behind Domino’s

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