Halswell, Christchurch

1329 days ago

'Lyttelton legend' Bill Hammond remembered for his 'immense' contribution to New Zealand's art

Jake Kenny Reporter from Community News

Hey neighbours,

The story of Aotearoa’s art history cannot be told without mentioning Bill Hammond’s work, Arts Minister Carmel Sepuloni said of the exalted artist following his death.

Hammond, one of New Zealand’s leading artists, was a legendary figure in his home in the port town of … View more
Hey neighbours,

The story of Aotearoa’s art history cannot be told without mentioning Bill Hammond’s work, Arts Minister Carmel Sepuloni said of the exalted artist following his death.

Hammond, one of New Zealand’s leading artists, was a legendary figure in his home in the port town of Lyttelton, just outside Christchurch.

One of his best known works, Fall of Icarus, is displayed at the Christchurch Art Gallery Te Puna o Waiwhetū.

Were you familiar with Hammond, or his work?

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1333 days ago

Have you been to see Canterbury's waddle of Pop-up Penguins?

Jake Kenny Reporter from Community News

From Rangiora to Rolleston, Christchurch to Kaiapoi, 120 penguin sculptures have brought joy to the streets of Canterbury this summer.

This weekend sees the end of the Pop Up Penguins art trail, but there is still time to visit a few more before they are gathered up to be sold at a charity auction… View more
From Rangiora to Rolleston, Christchurch to Kaiapoi, 120 penguin sculptures have brought joy to the streets of Canterbury this summer.

This weekend sees the end of the Pop Up Penguins art trail, but there is still time to visit a few more before they are gathered up to be sold at a charity auction next month.

Will you check them out before they go? Or have you been already?

Let us know your thoughts on the penguins in the comments below.

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1329 days ago

Start the school year strong!

NumberWorks'nWords Cashmere

The new school year is upon us! Though we can’t predict what 2021 will bring, we can set our children up for success, and help them start the school year strong.

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1334 days ago

NZ's friendliest regions and towns

Lorna Thornber Reporter from Stuff Travel

Hi there,
Canterbury has been named the fifth most welcoming region in the world in the Booking.com Traveller Review Awards, while Oamaru, Hokitika and Invercargill have been named the most welcoming towns in NZ. They were followed by Cambridge, Picton, Lake Tekapo, Kerikeri, Palmerston North, … View more
Hi there,
Canterbury has been named the fifth most welcoming region in the world in the Booking.com Traveller Review Awards, while Oamaru, Hokitika and Invercargill have been named the most welcoming towns in NZ. They were followed by Cambridge, Picton, Lake Tekapo, Kerikeri, Palmerston North, Paihia and Twizel.
We'd be really keen to hear your thoughts on this based on your own travels around New Zealand. Do you think Canterbury is NZ's most welcoming region? And are these our most welcoming towns?
Where in NZ have you been made to feel particularly welcome on your travels?
As usual, please put 'NFP' in your comment if you don't want it to be included in an article. Cheers.

1330 days ago

Cleaning your carpet

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1330 days ago

💖 Love Where You Live - February 1st to 28th 💖

The Team from Neighbourhood Support New Zealand

Love is in the air this month! We’re not just talking about Valentine’s Day, we’re talking about this month’s national campaign.

Our theme for February is all about finding ways to show your home and community a little extra love and care. Whether it’s organising a street clean up, … View more
Love is in the air this month! We’re not just talking about Valentine’s Day, we’re talking about this month’s national campaign.

Our theme for February is all about finding ways to show your home and community a little extra love and care. Whether it’s organising a street clean up, helping a neighbour tidy up their property, collaborating on a mural, putting together a working bee, or installing a communal pātaka or library - there are countless ways to make our neighbourhoods more beautiful and enjoyable for everyone.

Share your tips, projects, photos and experiences with us by tagging us in your social media posts or emailing us at:

info@neighbourhoodsupport.co.nz

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February 2021 National Campaign.pdf Download View

1330 days ago
1330 days ago

Addictive Eaters Anonymous

The Team from Addictive Eaters Anonymous - Christchurch

Addictive Eaters Anonymous On Air

Addictive Eaters Anonymous on Air is a 25 minute show which features a member of Addictive Eaters Anonymous sharing about their addictive eating and recovery from the compulsion and obsession with food. This will include what their life was like when they were … View more
Addictive Eaters Anonymous On Air

Addictive Eaters Anonymous on Air is a 25 minute show which features a member of Addictive Eaters Anonymous sharing about their addictive eating and recovery from the compulsion and obsession with food. This will include what their life was like when they were caught in addiction, how finding sobriety in Addictive Eaters Anonymous changed their lives, and what their lives are like now.

Our show airs at 12 noon on the 4th Monday of each month.

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1331 days ago

Halo LED Bathroom Strip light 85cm 13 watt - brand new

Grant from Halswell

Brand new - bought but not suitable for where wanted to use.

HALO.85 LED STRIP LIGHT 4000K 13W - ideal for under a bench or behind a pelment. The HALO is a connectable LED strip light system.

HALO is supplied with mounting brackets and a straight joiner.

Power cable and flexible joiners NOT … View more
Brand new - bought but not suitable for where wanted to use.

HALO.85 LED STRIP LIGHT 4000K 13W - ideal for under a bench or behind a pelment. The HALO is a connectable LED strip light system.

HALO is supplied with mounting brackets and a straight joiner.

Power cable and flexible joiners NOT INCLUDED.

RRP is $95

PICK UP FROM HALSWELL IN CHRISTCHURCH
AS TOO FRAGILE TO POST (or I might be able to deliver within the city)

Price: $18

1331 days ago

Pocket Bike

Lisa from Halswell

Has been in storage for 2 years. Was working well before that. Haven't got the time to maintain so letting it go, so even if someone wants it for parts

Price: $50

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1332 days ago

Garage Sale Sat 6th Feb 8.30am -1pm

Katrina from Somerfield

Garage Sale, Sat 6th Feb, 79 Milton Street, Spreydon, Strictly 8.30am-1pm
Household bric-a-brac, single bed (base only), books & magazines, clothes, garden pots, bbq, old wheelbarrow, rowing machine, box of kindling, new assembled small/medium dog kennel etc... Cancelled if wet.

Negotiable

1332 days ago

Free Qigong Introduction Workshop

Sandy from Aidanfield

FREE Qigong Introduction Workshop New Year, New Hope
Guided by experienced Chinese teacher, Sandy Jiang, an accredited provider of the Strength and Balance Programme

Time: 10 -11:45 am, Wed, 3th Feb. 2021

Blue Sky Qigong Studio
Professional and partly mirrored studio
19 Templetons Road, … View more
FREE Qigong Introduction Workshop New Year, New Hope
Guided by experienced Chinese teacher, Sandy Jiang, an accredited provider of the Strength and Balance Programme

Time: 10 -11:45 am, Wed, 3th Feb. 2021

Blue Sky Qigong Studio
Professional and partly mirrored studio
19 Templetons Road, Aidanfield, Christchurch

Welcome to Experience Gentle, Flowing Meditative Movements with Energy Healing

Discover a great natural “medicine” to heal the body, mind and spirit
Gather the universal energy for rejuvenation
Enhancing your health, immunity, spine, flexibility, serenity, relaxation, pelvic floor muscles, core strength, energy, wellbeing and inner joy

Space limited, booking essential
Register now with Sandy: sandyjsky@gmail.com

Qigong
Qigong is an ancient Chinese holistic therapy. It is the foundation to Tai Chi, but relatively simpler than Tai Chi.
Qigong includes dynamic and static forms.

Zhineng Qigong
Zhineng Qigong emphasises moving meditation rather than static meditation.
It uses the consciousness, body, breath, sound vibration and universal Qi(energy) to bring about positive transformation of the body, mind and spirit.

“After practicing Zhineng Qigong, my cancer disappeared. In the practice, I feel protected, joyful, safe and more energy. Healing comes naturally when we get out of the way and go beyond our attachments. Our new life is starting Now!”
~ Luise Kohl-Hajek, Germany

“The gentle movements stretch every muscle in my body although they look very simple. My muscles feel stronger, and I am mentally stronger too. While practicing, I feel the sense of “unity with the universe.””
~ Susan Sky, NZ

“Through regular qigong practice, my back pain is healed and my spine is more flexible. I had also been suffering severe shoulder pain for months. Just like a miracle, after one qigong class the pain had gone. The pain did come back a couple of days later, but much milder. After regular practice, I am pain free. This was a wow fact for me. I LOVE the feeling of connectin to the Universal Qi, and would like to share qigong with others.”
~ Graham Good, NZ

Regular Classes: school term
Wed
10 ~ 11:45 am Qigong beginners class starts 10 Feb.

$150 (10 classes) or $17 casual, Qigong CDs and books are available for your better improvement

1333 days ago

Stage light bulbs

Louisa from Hoon Hay

I have two to give away. 1000w and 1200w.

Free

1335 days ago

Ceiling Plasterer

Carol from Hoon Hay

Hi everyone. Can anyone recommend a good plasterer/company please. I need my new openplan kitchen/dining/living room ceiling plastered. I would rather get someone who has been recommended than take a stab in the dark. Thanks.

1333 days ago

Poll: Do you wash chicken before cooking?

New Zealand Food Safety

Washing chicken doesn’t remove bacteria, it just spreads it around. The best way to protect your whānau from getting sick is to wash your hands and kitchen tools after touching raw chicken, and make sure you cook chicken all the way through. Juices
should run clear and there shouldn’t be any … View more
Washing chicken doesn’t remove bacteria, it just spreads it around. The best way to protect your whānau from getting sick is to wash your hands and kitchen tools after touching raw chicken, and make sure you cook chicken all the way through. Juices
should run clear and there shouldn’t be any pink meat in the centre.

Remember to Clean Cook Chill and check our easy food safety tips here.

The team at New Zealand Food Safety.
Find out more

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Do you wash chicken before cooking?
  • 36% Yes I thought washing cleans it
    36% Complete
  • 64% No Chicken shouldn’t be washed
    64% Complete
125 votes
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