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2235 days ago

Nature up close at Canterbury Museum

Canterbury Museum

Erlend Haarberg snapped this pair of mountain hares scrapping over food one night in Norway. His arresting image is on display now at Canterbury Museum alongside almost 100 others as part of the exhibition ‘Wildlife Photographer of the Year’.

The photographs, which are on loan from … View more
Erlend Haarberg snapped this pair of mountain hares scrapping over food one night in Norway. His arresting image is on display now at Canterbury Museum alongside almost 100 others as part of the exhibition ‘Wildlife Photographer of the Year’.

The photographs, which are on loan from London’s Natural History Museum, showcase the incredible diversity of the natural world and tell important conservation stories. ‘Wildlife Photographer of the Year’ is free to visit, and it’s on until 18 November.
Find out more!

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2235 days ago

Want to Help?

The Team from Citizens Advice Christchurch Area

We still have spaces for volunteers at our North Branch (Fendalton Library) for the training course starting in September. If you have some spare time and are:
• interested in people information and issues
• able to listen
• open minded
• keen to learn
• eager to help others
• … View more
We still have spaces for volunteers at our North Branch (Fendalton Library) for the training course starting in September. If you have some spare time and are:
• interested in people information and issues
• able to listen
• open minded
• keen to learn
• eager to help others
• confident using a computer
• interested in researching to find things out
then you are a potential CAB Volunteer. If you would like further information, please call us on 0800 367 222 or email manager.cabchch@gmail.com

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2235 days ago

Car parking for good

Kamala Hayman Reporter from The Press

Gap Filler is turning an unused site in the central city into a car park. Profits will be go towards community projects such as free cycle maintenance workshops. A great idea and so handy for the Margaret Mahy playground, Isaac Theatre Royal and New Regent St.

2236 days ago

Community Newsletter 10 Aug 2018

Shirish Paranjape from

Here is yet another issue of Community Newsletter published by Fendalton-Waimairi-Harewood community board.

Community Newsletter 10 August 2018.pdf Download View

2235 days ago

UC Research Participants Needed

Hadley from Ilam

Hi Neighbours

A few weeks ago I made a post looking for participants for some research I am conducting into work family diversity in the New Zealand workforce. I am still looking for participants to complete my survey and would hugely appreciate your support if you haven't completed the … View more
Hi Neighbours

A few weeks ago I made a post looking for participants for some research I am conducting into work family diversity in the New Zealand workforce. I am still looking for participants to complete my survey and would hugely appreciate your support if you haven't completed the survey yet. Participants are required to work 20+ hours a week and live in New Zealand. If you are interested, more information is provided on the home page of the survey, which you can see by clicking the following link:

canterbury.qualtrics.com...

A final note, the use of family for this survey includes partners with no children. Thank you for your consideration, and feel free to pass the survey onto your friends, family, or colleagues if they meet the criteria. If you have any questions feel free to contact me at hadley.anderson@pg.canterbury.ac.nz

2236 days ago

Calling Kiwi kids who dig gardening!

T&G

Have you got your entry in for the Young Gardener of the Year Awards yet? It’s time for budding young gardeners across the country to share their passion for growing fresh, nutritious food!

Judged by Chef Al Brown and Gardener Dan Mackay, there are four categories that primary schools around … View more
Have you got your entry in for the Young Gardener of the Year Awards yet? It’s time for budding young gardeners across the country to share their passion for growing fresh, nutritious food!

Judged by Chef Al Brown and Gardener Dan Mackay, there are four categories that primary schools around the country can enter.

The T&G Passion for Growing Award is open to ALL primary schools nationwide that have a veggie garden to recognise gardening achievements.

Prizes for the winning school include a free online membership to the Garden to Table programme, a garden design by Dan Mackay, GARDENA accessories and a tree from T&G.

So encourage your local primary school to get stuck in, it’s super quick and easy to enter.

Supported by T&G and Garden to Table.
Find out more

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2236 days ago

Nominate your 2018 Gardener of the Year!

Mei Leng Wong Reporter from NZ Gardener & Get Growing

Previous winners have come from your neighbourhoods, which is obviously not short of great gardeners doing great things for their communities. Surely you've got another winner amongst you! Nominate a gardener who has inspired you, and you could win yourself a prize as well! Nominations close … View morePrevious winners have come from your neighbourhoods, which is obviously not short of great gardeners doing great things for their communities. Surely you've got another winner amongst you! Nominate a gardener who has inspired you, and you could win yourself a prize as well! Nominations close Aug 18. Meanwhile, take a look at last year's winners, Rebekah Manley Campbell and Samantha Claire.

2237 days ago

Timebands, Parental Locks and Classifications

BSA

Do you use free-to-air TV classifications like G, PGR and AO, or timebands like the 8.30pm watershed, to help decide what you, or children in your care, watch?

The Broadcasting Standards Authority are considering whether some changes should be made to timebands and programme classifications on… View more
Do you use free-to-air TV classifications like G, PGR and AO, or timebands like the 8.30pm watershed, to help decide what you, or children in your care, watch?

The Broadcasting Standards Authority are considering whether some changes should be made to timebands and programme classifications on free-to-air television and want to hear what you think.

We will be holding a public meeting in Christchurch where you can get more information and ask questions. It will be on Wednesday 22 August at Christchurch Community House from 10.30am-12.30pm, please register on our website if you plan to attend.

You can also find out what is being considered and give your feedback through our 5-10-minute online survey.

Email us at info@bsa.govt.nz or visit the website for more information.
Complete our survey here!

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2237 days ago

Free info sessions in Christchurch!

Scenic Tours

Join Scenic at our free Information Sessions in Christchurch on Tuesday 21 August, to discover more about luxury river cruising & touring. Whether you cruise the waterways of Europe in 5-star luxury or experience the majestic wonders of Canada & Alaska, we can help you … View moreJoin Scenic at our free Information Sessions in Christchurch on Tuesday 21 August, to discover more about luxury river cruising & touring. Whether you cruise the waterways of Europe in 5-star luxury or experience the majestic wonders of Canada & Alaska, we can help you plan your next dream holiday.

Exclusive offers available only on the day. Strictly limited spaces – secure your seat now.
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2237 days ago

Bringing the Indian journey into focus

The Team from Christchurch City Council

Photo exhibition Mokaa - The Land of Opportunity kicks off today, celebrating 125 years of Indians in NZ.
Come by our Civic Offices this week or next and check it out!
For more info, head to Newsline: bit.ly...

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2237 days ago

school strike

Lisa from Addington

all Primary School teachers are on strike on Wednesday

2237 days ago

Food recall: Havoc Farm Pork brand ham products

The Team from Neighbourly.co.nz

Havoc Farm Pork is recalling all batches and dates of its Havoc Farm Pork brand ham products due to a lack of process control. These products are sold in plastic vacuumed packs of varying sizes with a Havoc Farm Pork sticker as pictured below.

Affected product should not be consumed. There have … View more
Havoc Farm Pork is recalling all batches and dates of its Havoc Farm Pork brand ham products due to a lack of process control. These products are sold in plastic vacuumed packs of varying sizes with a Havoc Farm Pork sticker as pictured below.

Affected product should not be consumed. There have been no reports of illness, however, if you have consumed any of these products and have any concerns about your health, seek medical advice.

Customers should return the products to their retailer for a full refund.

The products are sold in the following retail stores:

Commonsense Organics stores throughout the North Island
Raeward Fresh Queenstown, 53 Robins Road, Queenstown
Soul Food, 74 Ardmore SHatreet, Wanaka
Liberty Market, 493 Moorhouse Ave, Christchurch
Otago Farmers Market, Dunedin Railway Station, Dunedin
Havoc Farm Pork Factory store, 759 Kaikorai Valley Road, Dunedin.

If you have questions, contact Havoc Farm Pork:

Phone: 03 488 1389
Address: 759 Kaikorai Valley Road, Dunedin.

Source: mpi.govt.nz/

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2238 days ago

Westinghouse washing machine, goes good.

Noel from Burnside

Washing machine for sale.

Price: $250

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2238 days ago

Cane Single Bed Heads, 2 Off

Ian from Burnside

2 off cane single bed heads in very good condition for sale. Price is for 2 off.

Price: $10

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2239 days ago

Share your green tips to WIN!

Countdown

Got any great ways we can all help the environment? Any green tips, tricks or habits that others might not know about? Share them on our page, and you could win one of 10 Countdown gift cards, worth $100 each! It’s all part of our commitment to helping our environment thrive. Share tips now

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