Burwood, Christchurch

Ryman’s Walk in Wednesdays

Ryman’s Walk in Wednesdays

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

1446 days ago

A snowy glow

The Team from Resene ColorShop Shirley

Add a gentle warmth to your Christmas decorations with painted candle holders made from jars and your favourite Resene testpot colours.

Make the most of this weekend with this easy step by step project idea from Australian Women's Weekly and Resene. Find out how to create your own.

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1446 days ago

Better balance is easy!

The Team from ACC New Zealand

Maintaining your balance is key to enjoying life and avoiding falls. With the easy-to-use app called Nymbl, you can improve your balance and live falls free.

You just need a smartphone or tablet. With Nymbl you’ll use simple and safe body movements and easy brain challenges like trivia. … View more
Maintaining your balance is key to enjoying life and avoiding falls. With the easy-to-use app called Nymbl, you can improve your balance and live falls free.

You just need a smartphone or tablet. With Nymbl you’ll use simple and safe body movements and easy brain challenges like trivia. It’s a technique called dual-tasking and it’s proven to be effective, it’s also fun. Just 10 minutes a day in the comfort of your own home and you can be Nymbl.

Register now to get Nymbl free. Nymbl is brought to you by Live Stronger For Longer and ACC, MOH and HQSC.
Register now

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1446 days ago

Change a life this Christmas!

World Vision

Don't just give the same old thing this year.

Give a World Vision Smiles gift guaranteed to change lives!

When you gift a goat or help a girl get an education in honour of your friends or family, you can change the world for kids and families in great need.

No other gift can compare… View more
Don't just give the same old thing this year.

Give a World Vision Smiles gift guaranteed to change lives!

When you gift a goat or help a girl get an education in honour of your friends or family, you can change the world for kids and families in great need.

No other gift can compare to a pathway out of poverty. A goat will give a family nutritious milk and extra income! Make every gift count this Christmas.

Each gift comes with a card explaining your extraordinary impact. No wrapping – win!
Find out more

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1447 days ago

BRAND NEW GIFT BOXED 'THAT'S NOT MY ELF!!'

Gill from North New Brighton

Brand new boxed Not My Elf gift set containing a hardback book and plush toy. Item from smoke free home. Cost 25~00 bargain priced at $20~00!! Smoke free home.
Pick up is in New Brighton.

Price: $20

1447 days ago

CHOICE OF TWO BESPOKE WREATHS

Gill from North New Brighton

Brand new handmade bespoke rattan Christmas wreaths.
Choice of two, both 7" in size.
1. Faux holly and berries and silver trim. With a hanging loop.
2. Material holly and berries and red ribbon trim. With hanging loop.
Pick up is in New Brighton.
Smoke free home.
$10-00 each wreath.

Price: $10

1447 days ago

ALL BLACKS CHRISTMAS STOCKING

Gill from North New Brighton

Great Christmas must have for any All Blacks fan!! Plush stocking with All Blacks insignia on front and white faux fur trim. Approx. 16" in length.
Excellent condition.
Pick up is in New Brighton.
Smoke free home.
$6-00

Price: $6

1447 days ago

BRAND NEW OGILVIES WREATHS OR TABLE PIECE.

Gill from North New Brighton

Brand new beautiful sparkly silver or green glitter wreath from Ogilvie's.
Adorned with faux pine needles, holly & berries.
Looks great as a table decoration with a candle in centre or hanging on a door.
Rattan base ring is 11cms in diameter and overall size is 25cms in diameter. Smoke … View more
Brand new beautiful sparkly silver or green glitter wreath from Ogilvie's.
Adorned with faux pine needles, holly & berries.
Looks great as a table decoration with a candle in centre or hanging on a door.
Rattan base ring is 11cms in diameter and overall size is 25cms in diameter. Smoke free home.
2 of each of silver colour available.
4 each of green colour available.
Pick up is in New Brighton.
$20-00 each.

Price: $20

1447 days ago

Neighbours Day 2021

The Team from Neighbours Aotearoa

Neighbours Day Aotearoa on March 20th-30th 2021 has even more ways you can get involved this year! Our theme for 2021 is 'The Great Plant Swap' and if you are one of the first 200 to register with us, we will send you a packet of seeds to get you started!

If you love your annual BBQ, … View more
Neighbours Day Aotearoa on March 20th-30th 2021 has even more ways you can get involved this year! Our theme for 2021 is 'The Great Plant Swap' and if you are one of the first 200 to register with us, we will send you a packet of seeds to get you started!

If you love your annual BBQ, street party or the like - that is awesome! Get in early with your registration and tell us about the event you're planning and we'll send you seeds too! (We are good like that!)

We are also encouraging people to write something about their neighbours, communities and/or acts of neighbourliness with Notes for neighbours - poems, reflections or any sort of note! We will share these on our Facebook, Instagram and website and 5 will be chosen to be made into posters to share across the country.

Check out our website and register your event, big or small today!

www.neighboursday.org.nz...

1447 days ago

Secure your home before going away on holiday!

Exceed - we fix windows & doors

Hi neighbours,
Are you planning to go away on holiday?

Imagine you are about to leave and your window handle breaks... there would be very little you could do and you can´t leave the house unsecured!

With the holiday season not too far away, now would be a good time to get all your windows &… View more
Hi neighbours,
Are you planning to go away on holiday?

Imagine you are about to leave and your window handle breaks... there would be very little you could do and you can´t leave the house unsecured!

With the holiday season not too far away, now would be a good time to get all your windows & doors checked and think about how secure your home is while you are away!

NEED HELP?

- Exceed have been helping kiwis enjoy healthy, safe and secure homes for over 30 years.

- Our mobile experts can assess the conditions of all your windows & doors, determine the level of security they may require and advise on what products will best suit your needs ⚒?

Book a visit today on 0800 25 25 00 so when that time of the year arrives, you can just relax and enjoy a well-deserved break knowing your home is safe & secured!

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1447 days ago

Garage Sale - Saturday 12th December, 52 Burwood Road from 8am

Kara from Burwood

Hi All, we are having a garage sale on Saturday 12th December at 52 Burwood Road, Burwood from 8am to clearout before Christmas as my parents have just downsized and I need my garage back! Heaps really good clothing, furniture, Books, Pots, Plates and Dishes, Glasses, Nick Nacks, shoes, Mirrors, … View moreHi All, we are having a garage sale on Saturday 12th December at 52 Burwood Road, Burwood from 8am to clearout before Christmas as my parents have just downsized and I need my garage back! Heaps really good clothing, furniture, Books, Pots, Plates and Dishes, Glasses, Nick Nacks, shoes, Mirrors, Bathroom Fittings e.g vanity, shower, toilet, Christmas ornaments, Christmas lights, And lots more Genuine sale all must go.

Negotiable

1447 days ago

Throwback Thursday

Nicole Mathewson Reporter from The Press

Thousands lined central Christchurch footpaths for the 2006 Santa Parade.

The Christchurch Children’s Christmas Parade Trust decided earlier this year to cancel the 2020 parade due to lack of sponsorship and uncertainty over Covid-19 restrictions. It is running a mega grotto event at its QEII … View more
Thousands lined central Christchurch footpaths for the 2006 Santa Parade.

The Christchurch Children’s Christmas Parade Trust decided earlier this year to cancel the 2020 parade due to lack of sponsorship and uncertainty over Covid-19 restrictions. It is running a mega grotto event at its QEII Park storage building instead. Read more here.

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1447 days ago

Experience the Ryman Care Difference

It’s hard to put your finger on why Ryman care centres just feel different. Perhaps it’s our constant drive to improve through innovations such as our myRyman Care app and Delicious menu, or perhaps it’s the genuine warmth of the care we provide.

Our 'Experience the Care Difference’… View more
It’s hard to put your finger on why Ryman care centres just feel different. Perhaps it’s our constant drive to improve through innovations such as our myRyman Care app and Delicious menu, or perhaps it’s the genuine warmth of the care we provide.

Our 'Experience the Care Difference’ guide paints a picture of the care, kindness and comfort that our residents experience every day. It offers a comprehensive guide to rest home, hospital and specialist dementia care, as well as our serviced apartment options. So, for the inside knowledge into what makes a Ryman care centre different, check out our guide.
Learn more

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1448 days ago

Addictive Eaters Anonymous

The Team from Addictive Eaters Anonymous - Christchurch

AEA is not a diet or weight loss organisation. AEA members follow a Twelve Step programme, based on that of Alcoholics Anonymous. Through working the Steps, members find a Higher Power and freedom from the obsession with food. Members share their experience with newcomers of how they have found … View moreAEA is not a diet or weight loss organisation. AEA members follow a Twelve Step programme, based on that of Alcoholics Anonymous. Through working the Steps, members find a Higher Power and freedom from the obsession with food. Members share their experience with newcomers of how they have found sobriety.

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1448 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.

1448 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.

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