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1428 days ago

Several suspicious fires lit on Christchurch's Port Hills

Jake Kenny Reporter from Community News

Police and fire investigators are making inquiries into a series of fires believed to have been started deliberately on Christchurch’s Port Hills.

A number of crews were sent to extinguish four “small vegetation fires” scattered across the Port Hills between midnight and about 1am on … View more
Police and fire investigators are making inquiries into a series of fires believed to have been started deliberately on Christchurch’s Port Hills.

A number of crews were sent to extinguish four “small vegetation fires” scattered across the Port Hills between midnight and about 1am on Wednesday, Fire and Emergency New Zealand (Fenz) spokesman Brent Dunn said.

Did you witness the fires? If so, email: reporters@press.co.nz

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1428 days ago

Christchurch café claims top award in first year of operation

Nicole Mathewson Reporter from The Press

Child Sister is located on Manchester St opposite the ever-busy Margaret Mahy Playground, and the Korean-fusion menu and stellar coffee means customers keep coming back.

That combination led to it being named outstanding café at the Canterbury Hospitality Awards last month.

Read more here and … View more
Child Sister is located on Manchester St opposite the ever-busy Margaret Mahy Playground, and the Korean-fusion menu and stellar coffee means customers keep coming back.

That combination led to it being named outstanding café at the Canterbury Hospitality Awards last month.

Read more here and tell us what your favourite Christchurch cafe is and why in the comments below.

1428 days ago

Has anyone lost their bike?

Raewyn from Avonside - Dallington

Just seen: red males' bike, white at front with REPCO label.
Over fence on New Brighton road, past Queensbury St and opposite Lockesley street sign.

1428 days ago

Christchurch café claims top award in first year of operation

Jake Kenny Reporter from Community News

Have you been to Child Sister?

The Christchurch coffee spot has won the city’s outstanding café award in its first year of opening.

Child Sister was opened by the same South Korean trio behind sister café Gentle Giant – which has operated out of its Ferry Rd venue for the past five years.

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Have you been to Child Sister?

The Christchurch coffee spot has won the city’s outstanding café award in its first year of opening.

Child Sister was opened by the same South Korean trio behind sister café Gentle Giant – which has operated out of its Ferry Rd venue for the past five years.

Have you been to either cafes? What did you think?

Click 'Read More' for some teasing food and coffee pictures.

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1430 days ago

Have you had a scoop from NZ's oldest ice cream business?

Jake Kenny Reporter from Community News

Happy Monday neighbours,

It’s a Christchurch institution that is older than the cathedral and the electric tram, and now Ice Cream Charlie plans to go nationwide.

Have you had a scoop from the iconic ice cream van?

Founded in 1903 – one year before Christ Church Cathedral was completed – … View more
Happy Monday neighbours,

It’s a Christchurch institution that is older than the cathedral and the electric tram, and now Ice Cream Charlie plans to go nationwide.

Have you had a scoop from the iconic ice cream van?

Founded in 1903 – one year before Christ Church Cathedral was completed – the company has been serving its famous Vanilla Ices from its cart in Armagh St on Victoria Square for generations.

On Sunday Mayor Lianne Dalziel unveiled the family firm’s new cart, Peggy, which replaces the old one which was built in the 1950s.

Did you manage to snag one of 1000 free ice creams over the weekend?

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1428 days ago

Shop Local with Raeward Fresh!

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We pride ourselves on being “Your Fresh Food People”.

Thank you for supporting local - we look forward to seeing you… View more
Your 100% Locally Owned and Operated Raeward Fresh is proud to be supplying you with only the freshest produce and best quality meat plus a unique range of local products.

We pride ourselves on being “Your Fresh Food People”.

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1435 days ago

Your favourite ever summer holiday

Lorna Thornber Reporter from Stuff Travel

Hi everyone,
Now that summer's finally here and the holidays are just around the corner for many, we'd love to hear about your favourite summer holiday memories. Has there been a trip that you continue to think about years later? Where did you go, with who and what did you get up to? … View more
Hi everyone,
Now that summer's finally here and the holidays are just around the corner for many, we'd love to hear about your favourite summer holiday memories. Has there been a trip that you continue to think about years later? Where did you go, with who and what did you get up to? What made it such a stand-out experience? As usual, please put 'NFP' in your comment if you don't want it included in a travel article. Cheers.

1429 days ago

Ham recall across South Island supermarkets

Neighbourly.co.nz

Several ham products sold in the South Island have been recalled by the Ministry of Primary Industries due to the possible presence of listeria monocytogenes.

Recalled items include Pestell's Champagne Ham, Cooked Ham on the Bone, Boneless Ham and Boneless Ham pieces. The products are … View more
Several ham products sold in the South Island have been recalled by the Ministry of Primary Industries due to the possible presence of listeria monocytogenes.

Recalled items include Pestell's Champagne Ham, Cooked Ham on the Bone, Boneless Ham and Boneless Ham pieces. The products are available to purchase across the South Island at major food outlets Pak'n Save, New World and Four Square.

The recall affects the following batches:
- Pestell's whole Ham products with a use by date up to and including 15.01.21.
- Pestell's Sliced Ham Off the Bone vacuum packs with a use by date up to and including 29.12.20, this appears on the product as 29/DEC/20.
- Pestell’s Sliced Ham served over the counter at delicatessens in Pak’n Save, New World and Four Square supermarkets in the South Island with a best before date up to and including 7.12.20.

Further information:
- No Countdown stores sold these products.
- The products should not consumed unless the product is cooked through thoroughly. Alternatively, affected customers should return their product for a full refund.

For more information please visit the New Zealand Food Safety Website.

1429 days ago

Welcome to Honda Cars Christchurch

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1434 days ago

Council cracks down on 120 unconsented central Christchurch car parks

Nicole Mathewson Reporter from The Press

Christchurch’s city centre is awash with “dirty, dusty, gravel pits” and the council has had enough.

About 120 car parks within the four avenues are potentially operating without the necessary consent, stifling the city’s revitalisation.

The Christchurch City Council will this month send … View more
Christchurch’s city centre is awash with “dirty, dusty, gravel pits” and the council has had enough.

About 120 car parks within the four avenues are potentially operating without the necessary consent, stifling the city’s revitalisation.

The Christchurch City Council will this month send letters to owners of those sites, giving them 90 days to either cease their operations or apply for and be granted a resource consent.

If they fail to do so, the council could issue owners with a $300 fine and issue an abatement notice to cease the activity. Owners who ignore the notice could face court action. Read more here.

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1433 days ago

Are Akaroa's Giant House consent costs reasonable?

Jake Kenny Reporter from Community News

The owner of a Banks Peninsula tourist attraction is “flabbergasted” at her endless battle to expand her garden and build a cafe – with bureaucratic consenting costs spiralling to $165,000.

Josie Martin, owner of The Giant’s House mosaic garden in Akaroa, has already spent $97,000 and … View more
The owner of a Banks Peninsula tourist attraction is “flabbergasted” at her endless battle to expand her garden and build a cafe – with bureaucratic consenting costs spiralling to $165,000.

Josie Martin, owner of The Giant’s House mosaic garden in Akaroa, has already spent $97,000 and three years trying to get a consent from Christchurch City Council.

She is now facing additional costs of $67,000 after commissioner David Mountfort​ decided her consent application needed to be publicly notified.

Do you think this amount of $$$ in consent costs is reasonable?

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1431 days ago

Succulents

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Succulent Heaven Always about 600 to choose from all sizes starting at 4 for $10 .Medium size $5 and other sizes $8 $10 large $15 Also lots of cacti Open everyday except Wednesday from 11 till 5 You won’t be disappointed You are Welcome to just come and look Address is 21b Hargood Street back … View moreSucculent Heaven Always about 600 to choose from all sizes starting at 4 for $10 .Medium size $5 and other sizes $8 $10 large $15 Also lots of cacti Open everyday except Wednesday from 11 till 5 You won’t be disappointed You are Welcome to just come and look Address is 21b Hargood Street back section Drive in Plenty of turning room

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1431 days ago

Panasonic Heat Pump

Steve & Cath from Mount Pleasant - Redcliffs

Manuf'd 2012. Model No. CS-E 18MKR. Complete with remote and manual. Buyer must pick up. Working fine, just replaced with newer model. The base unit is not de-gassed.

Negotiable

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1431 days ago

Free 3+2+1

Nicky from Woolston

Free if anyone would like needs a good clean mabe good for garage. But solid and structure good

Free

1431 days ago

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