Burwood, Christchurch

Ryman’s Walk in Wednesdays

Ryman’s Walk in Wednesdays

Ryman villages across the country are open every Wednesday in November.

1413 days ago

Fence or Gate.

Elaine from Liberty Engineering Company

Add Security, Kerb Appeal and value to your property with a fence or gate designed by you. For a free quote give us a call. 021 501 482

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1414 days ago

Fun Exercise Classes in the local Park

Lindy from Shirley

Circuit style classes on at Fairway Drive park, great fun, work at your own pace. Lots of encouragement given by trainer. Perfect for starting up your fitness regime in the new year, ideal for all stages of fitness and ages. Come along and exercise with your partner, friends, teenage kids.
Ideal … View more
Circuit style classes on at Fairway Drive park, great fun, work at your own pace. Lots of encouragement given by trainer. Perfect for starting up your fitness regime in the new year, ideal for all stages of fitness and ages. Come along and exercise with your partner, friends, teenage kids.
Ideal for men and women who want to improve their health and fitness.
Mondays and Wednesdays 6pm, Saturdays 9am. $10 each.
Come along this Saturday 16th January.
Phone or text Pete 0212486206 for any queries.

1421 days ago

CCC about to charge for water?

Gareth from Burwood

I have heard talk of this over time.... but nothing recently....
Today I see a lady in Hi-Vis with clipboard etc.... going down our street reading water meters.....
Not something I have seen in chch for about 35-40 years....

Is this the lead in to charging....or is someone at the CCC just bored … View more
I have heard talk of this over time.... but nothing recently....
Today I see a lady in Hi-Vis with clipboard etc.... going down our street reading water meters.....
Not something I have seen in chch for about 35-40 years....

Is this the lead in to charging....or is someone at the CCC just bored and thought they would waste a bit more money?

1415 days ago

Mushroom area to sprout in former red zone - a good idea?

Jake Kenny Reporter from Community News

Happy Monday neighbours,

A mushroom-themed education, play and foraging area will sprout in Christchurch's red zone in the coming months.

The Mushroom Room will feature at least six different native and exotic species of edible mushrooms for foragers, art by local artists, engaging play … View more
Happy Monday neighbours,

A mushroom-themed education, play and foraging area will sprout in Christchurch's red zone in the coming months.

The Mushroom Room will feature at least six different native and exotic species of edible mushrooms for foragers, art by local artists, engaging play pieces, and interactive signage to educate people about the fast-growing fungi.

Christchurch City Council announced the plans on Monday and the project has received a $19,600 grant.

The purpose is to educate people on the fungi as well as attracting more use of the red zone land and encouraging visitors.

The project will be on the corner of Evelyn Cousins Ave and River Rd in Richmond and is expected to be completed by April.

What are your thoughts on this project? Comment below.

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1419 days ago

Have you taken an EV on a road trip this summer?

Nicole Mathewson Reporter from The Press

Electric vehicle chargers have had a record-breaking holiday season – the number of fast-charges rose by more than a quarter compared to last year, according to ChargeNet.

All up, the network had its busiest two weeks ever, ChargeNet founder Steve West​ said. “It’s all been setting records… View more
Electric vehicle chargers have had a record-breaking holiday season – the number of fast-charges rose by more than a quarter compared to last year, according to ChargeNet.

All up, the network had its busiest two weeks ever, ChargeNet founder Steve West​ said. “It’s all been setting records this Christmas period.”
Read more here.

Did you take an EV on a road trip this summer? What was your experience of charging on the road? Comment below, send us a PM or email reporters@press.co.nz

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1416 days ago

Caregiver Required

Pete from Parklands - Marshlands

Hi, I require some more staff to join my happy crew. I am a C5 Tetraplegic as a result of an accident , a stroke.

Applicants should be 25+ (for insurance purposes). They should also have hoist, stoma and uridome experience. I have 2 permanent shifts in the early evening. I also require … View more
Hi, I require some more staff to join my happy crew. I am a C5 Tetraplegic as a result of an accident , a stroke.

Applicants should be 25+ (for insurance purposes). They should also have hoist, stoma and uridome experience. I have 2 permanent shifts in the early evening. I also require "on call" staff for a variety of shifts to cover leave, sickness etc.
I live in the Parklands area.Some cooking and cleaning may be involved on some shifts. Successful applicants must consent to a Police check and must have a visa if necessary to live in NZ.
Must have checkable references or referees.
A clean drivers licence and van driving experience is desirable but not essential
I offer a good hourly rate to the right people with lots of tea, coffee and bikkiies!!! A wicked sense of humour is welcomed. My number is 022 100 2807

1418 days ago

house/cat sitter needed

Sally from Parklands - Marshlands

Hi im in need of a cat sitter for an adorable small female shorthaired Tabby in Parklands soon , dates TBC .....if you think you would like to do this please contact me on 0225308867
Thanks
SALLY

1419 days ago

rental

Cazz from Linwood

Hi Im looking for a 2 bedroom rental. I am very clean and tidy and love gardens. Can pay up to $340pw. Im looking in ferrymead, Mt Pleasant and Brookhaven area. Thank you Cazz

1420 days ago

Happy New Year

Daniel from ITstuff[ed]

Happy New Year!

We are back - We have had a couple of weeks to recharge our energy, reflect on 2020, and put a plan of action together to reach our goals for 2021.

2020 was a challenging year. It seemed to be going on for much longer than 365 days. However, my reflections over the last weeks have… View more
Happy New Year!

We are back - We have had a couple of weeks to recharge our energy, reflect on 2020, and put a plan of action together to reach our goals for 2021.

2020 was a challenging year. It seemed to be going on for much longer than 365 days. However, my reflections over the last weeks have reminded me that 2020 has had many positive facets.
I thought I'd share the up and downs of 2020 with you:

At the beginning of the year, we built up a very strong customer base in and around Christchurch. We managed to find and provide the right service at the right price for businesses and home users and were able to grow rapidly. We started putting plans in place to hire new staff.

All of a sudden, just before lockdown in March, it started to look very dire for ITstuff[ed]. We invested a lot of time and effort to come up with the right solution for our newly gained customers. Some, unfortunately, weren't sure about their future; contracts were put on hold or cancelled altogether. It was a difficult time to get motivated and keep going.

During the lockdown, we strived to support and work in with businesses we were looking after. For us to see our work making a real difference for our customers brought back the fire inside to keep going.
We were also deemed an essential service. We managed to get through the lockdown by supporting and with the support of our families and community.
Thank you @switchespresso @newbrightonmuseum @extremecarpetcleaning

After lockdown, it was time to reassess and readjust. With the learnings, we redefined our services. We started taking on new and larger clients. We helped many businesses to transition to a remotely accessible workplace in Microsoft 365 and Google Workspace. We put e-commerce solutions in place. We got homes ready to access faster internet - so people can do work efficiently and watch streaming services. We started working with many community organisations. We were very lucky that we were able to support causes we believed in, for example, @xchch and @specialchildrenschristmasparty

This is one of my fondest memory of 2020: Businesses that we supported through difficult months started to thrive again. They did not start to thrive just because of us but I'd like to think that we had something to do with it.

In September we picked up from where we had left off before lockdown. We hired Jayden, who also lives on the east side of Christchurch - we were incredibly lucky to have found the perfect person for the job. You will see more of Jayden on here soon too.

Thank you, Lisa, from @socialcurrency for your support in this process.

The remaining months of 2020, we kept chipping away at contracts that we had picked up over the last few months, completing most of them before Christmas. (Apologies Martha and Emily at the @NBproject, we will get you up and running first thing when you are back from your well deserved holiday, first thing in 2021.)

For the final weeks of the year, we managed to find some time to review and streamline our internal processes and to gain some more clarity.

What 2020 has shown me is, that we as a community in Christchurch are very strong. We care about each other; We care about you as a person and we care about the businesses we support. We are very fortunate to be able to express our sense of caring by looking after you, your computers and IT systems.

For 2021, personally and as a business, we endeavour to grow further, create more opportunity for other people to help us grow and grow with us.

We hope you had a wonderful time over the holiday season, got a chance to reflect and got some goals set for yourself

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1418 days ago

Are flies & insects driving you crazy this summer?

Exceed - we fix windows & doors

Letting the fresh air in while keeping the bugs out of your home is easy with Exceed´s fly screens for windows & doors!

Exceed has a range of insect screens for the whole home, including this beautiful Monarch Glide screen specifically designed for large openings.

With a span of up to 3 … View more
Letting the fresh air in while keeping the bugs out of your home is easy with Exceed´s fly screens for windows & doors!

Exceed has a range of insect screens for the whole home, including this beautiful Monarch Glide screen specifically designed for large openings.

With a span of up to 3 metres high and 9 metres wide, the Monarch Glide Insect Screen is the perfect option for screening wide window and door configurations including, hinged, bi-fold, sliders, and French doors.
Its semi-transparent pleated mesh allows for maximum ventilation with minimal effect on your view.

Our insect screens are super EASY to use. Pull to close, push to open, that simple and best of all - they are a chemical free solution for protecting your family and home against those nasty summer insects.

Want to learn more about Exceed insect screens?
Visit:
www.exceed.co.nz...
Or call us on 0800 25 25 00
Exceed - we fix windows & doors
Watch more Exceed Fly Screens videos on: youtu.be...

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1419 days ago

Garage Sale

Naomi from Mairehau

Saturday 9 Jan 2021 - 8am to 11.30am
Little tikes Car, Scooter, Lounger, fish tank, kitchenware, books, toys and games (some new) and more
191A Westminster Street, St Albans

1419 days ago

Throwback Thursday

Nicole Mathewson Reporter from The Press

An aerial view of old The Press building in Cathedral Square in 2007 shows the construction under way for a new hotel nearby.

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1420 days ago

Happy New Year!

The Team Reporter from NZ House & Garden

We hope you’ve managed to enjoy the break, or if you’ve had to work through, that you get some time off soon. We’ve been dreaming of relaxing at this colourful retro Kāpiti bach which features in our January issue. It’s the perfect sanctuary for its Wellington owners, who find themselves … View moreWe hope you’ve managed to enjoy the break, or if you’ve had to work through, that you get some time off soon. We’ve been dreaming of relaxing at this colourful retro Kāpiti bach which features in our January issue. It’s the perfect sanctuary for its Wellington owners, who find themselves unwinding as soon as they walk through its front gate. Where's your favourite place to unwind over the summer?

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1430 days ago

Container Space Needed

Paul from Parklands - Marshlands

Hi,

I need some stuff shipping back to the UK for my oldest lad - couple of small boxes. Anyone shipping a container back to the UK or know of anyone that is who might be prepared to help? Not sure what the customs/border control rules are for this sort of thing but am just throwing it out there … View more
Hi,

I need some stuff shipping back to the UK for my oldest lad - couple of small boxes. Anyone shipping a container back to the UK or know of anyone that is who might be prepared to help? Not sure what the customs/border control rules are for this sort of thing but am just throwing it out there on the assumption that this will be significantly more cost effective than actually freighting as individual items.

Cheers

Paul

1423 days ago

Worm Wee Garden Fertiliser

Christine from Burwood

Available for sale. Worm Wee Garden Fertiliser that prompts good plant growth and is a natural fertiliser. One point five litre bottles for $10. Phone 021 958 109

Negotiable

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