Fendalton, Christchurch

Neighbourly's online garage sale is today!

Neighbourly's online garage sale is today!

Check out the goodies on offer here. Or...it's not too late to list your own items for sale!

2336 days ago

Skilled migrant looking for work?

Tertiary Education Commission Christchurch

Are you a skilled migrant, partner of a skilled migrant, or an international student graduate (level 7 and above) looking for work?

Work Connect is a free 10-hour programme to help you prepare for the New Zealand job market.

Work Connect supports you with personalised coaching and mentoring … View more
Are you a skilled migrant, partner of a skilled migrant, or an international student graduate (level 7 and above) looking for work?

Work Connect is a free 10-hour programme to help you prepare for the New Zealand job market.

Work Connect supports you with personalised coaching and mentoring to help you find a job that suits your skills, experiences and qualifications.

Apply Now to get started with free CV, job hunting, interview help and more.
Find out more!

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2336 days ago

Caring in our Communities in 2018

Jan Tedesco from NW WEA - a branch of CWEA

Come along to Chapel Street Church Hall, on the corner of Harewood Road and Chapel Street, Papanui this Friday, 11th May, to listen to Robyn Georgieff's talk 'Caring in our Communities in 2018'.
Her talk starts at 10.25am.
Everyone is welcome - just sign in at the door with your … View more
Come along to Chapel Street Church Hall, on the corner of Harewood Road and Chapel Street, Papanui this Friday, 11th May, to listen to Robyn Georgieff's talk 'Caring in our Communities in 2018'.
Her talk starts at 10.25am.
Everyone is welcome - just sign in at the door with your name and phone number, pay $4 and enjoy. If you come at 10am you can have a tea or coffee and a biscuit first.

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2337 days ago

MDF

Andrew from Ilam

Free at end of driveway, 187 Ilam Road. Different thicknesses & sizes as it is from a large L-shaped desk that was dismantled. Wood veneer.

Free

2337 days ago

Fuel our fitness!

Dena Cowen-Willis from PT in the Park

Please support PT in the Park, in Christchurch.
Fill up your car, truck, bus, camper at Z Carlton Mill and put your orange counter in the "PT in the Park" slot!
PT in the Park is free exercise for all ages and stages at North Hagley Park Sat @ 9am EVERY WEEK! Please help us to buy new… View more
Please support PT in the Park, in Christchurch.
Fill up your car, truck, bus, camper at Z Carlton Mill and put your orange counter in the "PT in the Park" slot!
PT in the Park is free exercise for all ages and stages at North Hagley Park Sat @ 9am EVERY WEEK! Please help us to buy new equipment and a trailer to transport all the fun stuff you get to 'play' with!

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2337 days ago

Subscribe to Get Growing for the chance to WIN!

Rachel Clare Reporter from NZ Gardener & Get Growing

In this week's issue of Get Growing we have top tips on bringing your irrigation in out of the frost, harvesting and storing nuts, the tastiest feijoa varieties, storing cooking apples and leaving plants to self-seed.

Subscribe today and be in to WIN one of 50 copies of NZ Gardener's … View more
In this week's issue of Get Growing we have top tips on bringing your irrigation in out of the frost, harvesting and storing nuts, the tastiest feijoa varieties, storing cooking apples and leaving plants to self-seed.

Subscribe today and be in to WIN one of 50 copies of NZ Gardener's latest special edition, 365 Days of Flowers, a practical and inspirational collector’s magazine that provides expert advice on planning, planting and growing year-round flowers for the garden or vase.

Our crop of the week in Get Growing is the humble choko ("Don't knock 'em till you try them," says our Waikato queen of sustainability Sheryn Clothier) and we have a special feature on moving trees. Plus try recipes from new vegan cookbook PLANTLAB and be in to WIN some great prizes!

Delivered every Friday to your email inbox, Get Growing digital magazine offers seasonal gardening advice from the NZ Gardener magazine's team of experts. Each week we answer all your burning questions on raising fruit and veges and tell you the top tasks to do in your backyard this weekend. Subscribe here.

For competition T&Cs click here.
Subscribe and you could WIN!

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2337 days ago

Free compost bin

Duncan from St Albans

Can anyone use this compost bin. I think it is complete. Text 0212443346. Pick up St Albans. Don’t judge me but my compost goes in my green bin as I don’t have time for the gardening!

Free

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2337 days ago

Poll: Should NZ have its own naked gardening day in September?

Jo Haywood Reporter from Homed

Did you know it's World Naked Gardening day today? While countless gardeners around the world are stripping off to tend to their flower beds and vege patches, falling temperatures across NZ have led to calls for the Southern hemisphere to have it's own naked gardening day in spring, when … View moreDid you know it's World Naked Gardening day today? While countless gardeners around the world are stripping off to tend to their flower beds and vege patches, falling temperatures across NZ have led to calls for the Southern hemisphere to have it's own naked gardening day in spring, when it's a bit warmer. So what do you think?

Should NZ have its own naked gardening day in September?
  • 25.2% Yes, more people would take part if it was warmer
    25.2% Complete
  • 6.1% No, it's better as a global effort
    6.1% Complete
  • 68.7% It doesn't matter, there's no way I'm gardening naked
    68.7% Complete
1751 votes
2339 days ago

Merivale wives outraged at city councillor Aaron Keown's 'sexist' comment

Nicole Mathewson Reporter from The Press

A Christchurch City councillor says he's sorry if anyone was offended, but he doesn't regret his comment about Merivale women at a council meeting.

"I look at Banks Peninsula as more like a Merivale wife – they look really good, but very expensive," Aaron Keown said.

Do… View more
A Christchurch City councillor says he's sorry if anyone was offended, but he doesn't regret his comment about Merivale women at a council meeting.

"I look at Banks Peninsula as more like a Merivale wife – they look really good, but very expensive," Aaron Keown said.

Do you think his comments are offensive?

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2338 days ago

DOG TRAINING TIPS

High Five Puppy Skills

I will be posting some very valuable training tips each day.....with thanks to "That Dog Geek". So make a note to take a look and share with your dog friends. ENSURE YOU GET THESE BY "FOLLOWING" MY FACEBOOK PAGE highfivepuppyskills.
#FUNandINNOVATIVE // Puppy & Dog … View more
I will be posting some very valuable training tips each day.....with thanks to "That Dog Geek". So make a note to take a look and share with your dog friends. ENSURE YOU GET THESE BY "FOLLOWING" MY FACEBOOK PAGE highfivepuppyskills.
#FUNandINNOVATIVE // Puppy & Dog Training - Individual & Classes #GetItRightFromTheStart #in AVONHEAD.

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2353 days ago

Christchurch City Council wants new fuel tax law to be widened

Nicole Mathewson Reporter from The Press

The Christchurch City Council wants the Government to widen new fuel tax laws to allow city and district councils to introduce the tax, not just regional authorities.

"The council encourages the select committee to acknowledge that urban areas outside of Auckland are also in need of funding… View more
The Christchurch City Council wants the Government to widen new fuel tax laws to allow city and district councils to introduce the tax, not just regional authorities.

"The council encourages the select committee to acknowledge that urban areas outside of Auckland are also in need of funding assistance and alternative revenue tools," Christchurch Mayor Lianne Dalziel says.

What do you think?

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2338 days ago

Shout your Mum a cruise for Mother's Day!

Lets Cruise

Lets Cruise is New Zealand's best online cruise agency and the perfect place to sort a present for your Mum for Mother's Day!

If you and your Mum love cruising as much as we do then jump on our website to see what's on offer. You could be cruising the Pacific Islands, discovering… View more
Lets Cruise is New Zealand's best online cruise agency and the perfect place to sort a present for your Mum for Mother's Day!

If you and your Mum love cruising as much as we do then jump on our website to see what's on offer. You could be cruising the Pacific Islands, discovering Vanuatu or exploring Fiji!

Happy cruising,
Mark Smith
Managing Director - Lets Cruise
Book a cruise here!

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2338 days ago

Is Shirley Christchurch's forgotten suburb?

Nicole Mathewson Reporter from The Press

For years Shirley residents have watched as millions of dollars have been poured into other Christchurch suburbs to build community centres, new swimming pools and libraries.

2339 days ago

Biking Activities in Chch for May 2018

Glen Koorey from Cycling in Christchurch

The end of the warm stuff as autumn arrives tends to mean fewer organised cycling activities around Christchurch. But fortunately there are still quite a few coming up in this month’s calendar for you to take part in, including social rides, bike skills sessions, and film nights. More info: see … View moreThe end of the warm stuff as autumn arrives tends to mean fewer organised cycling activities around Christchurch. But fortunately there are still quite a few coming up in this month’s calendar for you to take part in, including social rides, bike skills sessions, and film nights. More info: see cyclingchristchurch.co.nz...

2339 days ago

St John ‘Be Prepared’ FREE Seminar

Alpine View

Alpine View Lifestyle Village, Waitikiri are excited to host: The St John 'Be Prepared' Seminar. These free seminars have been designed to appeal to anyone over 60 and will help you to understand everything that occurs during a medical emergency and assist you to be mentally and … View moreAlpine View Lifestyle Village, Waitikiri are excited to host: The St John 'Be Prepared' Seminar. These free seminars have been designed to appeal to anyone over 60 and will help you to understand everything that occurs during a medical emergency and assist you to be mentally and physically prepared.

* BOOKINGS ESSENTIAL *

Seminars will be held on Tuesday 8th and Wednesday 9th May.

These seminars include guest speakers from both St John and Alpine View Lifestyle Village and include a complementary morning tea.

Contact us now to find out more or book your seat: Phone: 03 383 1333 or email: reception@alpineview.co.nz
Find out more!

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2342 days ago
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