Halswell, Christchurch

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1758 days ago

Total fire ban coming as conditions in Canterbury pose extreme fire danger

Nicole Mathewson Reporter from The Press

A total fire ban will hit Canterbury about a month earlier than last year, as tinder dry conditions leave firefighters on edge.

From 12am on Saturday, a prohibited fire season will be in place in the Christchurch, Hurunui, Selwyn and Waimakariri districts.

All open air fires will be prohibited … View more
A total fire ban will hit Canterbury about a month earlier than last year, as tinder dry conditions leave firefighters on edge.

From 12am on Saturday, a prohibited fire season will be in place in the Christchurch, Hurunui, Selwyn and Waimakariri districts.

All open air fires will be prohibited but gas-operated appliances, barbecues, wood-fire pizza ovens, hāngi and umu less than 2 metres in size would be allowed.

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1758 days ago

Keep safe this summer!

Ministry for Primary Industries

The summer months are the perfect time for entertaining friends and family, and whether it’s a dinner party or BBQ, good food will always be on the menu. But, did you know that half of all food poisoning occurs in the home? Follow the three simple Cs – clean, cook, chill to avoid getting ill … View moreThe summer months are the perfect time for entertaining friends and family, and whether it’s a dinner party or BBQ, good food will always be on the menu. But, did you know that half of all food poisoning occurs in the home? Follow the three simple Cs – clean, cook, chill to avoid getting ill this summer. We all want to keep our friends and families safe, so remember these easy steps while cooking.

Check out foodsafety.govt.nz/ccc for handy food safety tips.
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1760 days ago

Wine Barrels

Jeanette from Rolleston

Full size wine barrels wanted to buy for Ruapuna Speedway outdoor area. Around 6 wanted. Please email secretary@ruapunaspeedway.co.nz or PM me.

1759 days ago

Windows 7 official End of Support

Andrew King from The Computer Trainers - Tech Support

Windows 7 official End was Support is January 14, 2020. These devices can often still be upgraded to Windows 10

I can also help with technical support, troubleshooting, virus removal, data recovery and generally just making technology work.

Andrew King
021 116-7074

1759 days ago

Free legal clinic - Thursday 23rd @ CAB Hornby

The Team from Citizens Advice Christchurch Area

If you have a tricky situation but are not sure whether you need the help of a lawyer than we can help. Our team of volunteers and lawyers are at Hornby community center this Thursday . They can listen to your problem and let you know what the next steps are to help you solve it - all for FREE. … View moreIf you have a tricky situation but are not sure whether you need the help of a lawyer than we can help. Our team of volunteers and lawyers are at Hornby community center this Thursday . They can listen to your problem and let you know what the next steps are to help you solve it - all for FREE. Phone 03 349 5236 for more information and check that a lawyer is in attendance on the day

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1759 days ago

Need funds to grow your business?

Prospa

Wouldn’t it be great if you didn’t have to worry about finances? What if your business had the funds on hand to support that next big step?

With Prospa, you can apply for a loan of up to $300K with funding possible in 24-48 hours. You then pay it back in fixed repayments tailored to your … View more
Wouldn’t it be great if you didn’t have to worry about finances? What if your business had the funds on hand to support that next big step?

With Prospa, you can apply for a loan of up to $300K with funding possible in 24-48 hours. You then pay it back in fixed repayments tailored to your cash flow over a term of up to 24 months.

Find out more at prospa.co.nz or call 0800 005 797 to apply.
Apply now

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1760 days ago

Community Education Courses 2020

Tanya Snelleksz from Hillmorton High School Adult and Community Education

Enrolments for our Semester One courses are open. Please go to our website for more information www.hillmorton.school.nz...

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1760 days ago

Plan to attract central city dwellers in Christchurch already falling behind

Nicole Mathewson Reporter from The Press

Project 8011, a council-run programme aimed at increasing the central city's residential population to 20,000 by 2028, has a "needs support" designation by council staff, which Cr James Gough thought was "being kind".

The project's plights include a report … View more
Project 8011, a council-run programme aimed at increasing the central city's residential population to 20,000 by 2028, has a "needs support" designation by council staff, which Cr James Gough thought was "being kind".

The project's plights include a report that's nearly six months overdue about incentives for homebuyers.

Would you live in Christchurch's CBD? Why or why not? How do you think we can get more people living in the CBD? Read the full story here and tell us your thoughts in the comments below.

1760 days ago

$ave the GST. Hurry - ends soon!

Resene

Buy Resene Premium Paints, Wood Stains, Primers, Sealers, Wallpaper, Decorating Accessories and Cleaning Products and get the GST value (15% off the full retail price) off the normal price. Plus if you are a Resene cardholder, get an extra 5% off!

If you don’t have your Resene card yet, … View more
Buy Resene Premium Paints, Wood Stains, Primers, Sealers, Wallpaper, Decorating Accessories and Cleaning Products and get the GST value (15% off the full retail price) off the normal price. Plus if you are a Resene cardholder, get an extra 5% off!

If you don’t have your Resene card yet, sign up free online, or when you’re in store.

Hurry sale ends soon! Happy decorating!

*Discounts off the normal retail price at your local Resene owned ColorShop and participating reseller until 29 January 2020. Paint offers are also available at Mitre 10 MEGA and selected Mitre 10 stores. Excludes WallPrint, decals, Crown, trade and industrial products, PaintWise levy and account sales.
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1760 days ago

We’re adjusting the electorate boundaries

Electoral Commission

We’re adjusting our electorate boundaries for the next two general elections.

By making sure each electorate has about the same number of people, we can give all New Zealanders equal representation in Parliament. It’s all balance.
If we move one of your electorate boundaries, you could … View more
We’re adjusting our electorate boundaries for the next two general elections.

By making sure each electorate has about the same number of people, we can give all New Zealanders equal representation in Parliament. It’s all balance.
If we move one of your electorate boundaries, you could end up in a different electorate to the one you’re in now – so we show you what we’re proposing before we make any changes and give you the opportunity to share your thoughts.

Have your say now at vote.nz
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1761 days ago

1960 - FOUNDATION PUPILS BURNSIDE HIGH SCHOOL - REUNION

Pamela Neighbourly Lead from Templeton

2nd February - 10 am gather by the cabbage trees.

6 pm Dinner

3rd February - 10 am meet at Burnside High School. Principal Phil Holstein has a programme arranged.

Please contact me Pam 02726 10033 or email: pamsymay@gmail.com

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1761 days ago

Honey + Honey Products For Sale at Family Friendly Prices

Neil from Halswell

We have available a great range of locally produced, RAW honeys and bee products at great, family friendly prices.

MANUKA 500g $18.50 250g $9.50
HONEY DEW (Runny Honey) 1kg $14.00 500g $7.50 250g $6.50
CLOVER 1kg $15.90 500g $8.50 250g $6.50
THYME 500g $13.00 250g $8.00

HONEY COMB 300g $17.50 or … View more
We have available a great range of locally produced, RAW honeys and bee products at great, family friendly prices.

MANUKA 500g $18.50 250g $9.50
HONEY DEW (Runny Honey) 1kg $14.00 500g $7.50 250g $6.50
CLOVER 1kg $15.90 500g $8.50 250g $6.50
THYME 500g $13.00 250g $8.00

HONEY COMB 300g $17.50 or 2 for $25.00

BEESWAX available for those Food Wraps, wood/leather polish or to use as a lubricant/waterproofing agent 100g JUST $5.00 or 1kg for just $20.00

HONEY DEW DROPS - Try our delicious and extremely popular Honey Dew Drops - great for soothing sore throats. These are available in Blackcurrant, Lemon and Mint. 24 pack JUST $9.50

We also have great gift ideas, including:

HONEY GIFT BOXES made up of 3 x 250g glass jars (1* Manuka; 1* Honey Dew; 1* Creamed Clover) in a lovely gift box - JUST $22.50

MANUKA SKIN FOOD GIFT BOX containing your choice of one of our Manuka Honey balms, your choice of one of our Manuka honey soaps and your choice of 2 Manuka honey lip balms - how good is that! There are limited quantities of these gift boxes so get in quick to avoid disappointment.

FREE DELIVERY IN HALSWELL AREA (FOR ORDERS IN EXCESS OF $75.00) OR PICK-UP FROM REARSBY DRIVE IN HALSWELL.

100% NATURAL 100% RAW 100% PURE 100% KIWI.

To place an order or for more information please contact Neil on 322-1998 / 027 2886859

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1761 days ago

Honey + Honey Products For Sale at Family Friendly Prices

Neil from Halswell

Delicious new products - Blackcurrant & Honey and Blackcurrant and Honey Concentrate.

We have taken our hero of honeys, Beechwood Honey Dew with all of it’s wonderful properties and combined it with the juice of Blackcurrants – it is a taste sensation!

There are 2 great options:

1. … View more
Delicious new products - Blackcurrant & Honey and Blackcurrant and Honey Concentrate.

We have taken our hero of honeys, Beechwood Honey Dew with all of it’s wonderful properties and combined it with the juice of Blackcurrants – it is a taste sensation!

There are 2 great options:

1. Blackcurrant & Honey ($15.00 for 375gm) – great for spreading on your toast, crumpets, drizzling over porridge, ice cream, waffles, pancakes, adding to your smoothies for a real taste hit, add boiling water for a delicious fruit drink or my personal favourite – the jar and a spoon!

Ingredients: Pure Canterbury Beechwood Honey Dew, Canterbury Blackcurrant Concentrate, Fructose Sugar (1.9%)


2. Blackcurrant & Honey Concentrate ($15.00 for 300ml) – just add water, hot or cold to taste. This is perfect for refreshing drinks, a topping over your ice cream, in smoothies, desserts, over your breakfast cereal or freezing for ice blocks for the kids. Add hot water for a delicious fruit drink - yum!

The products have been tremendously popular at markets and we often sell out at these events.

FREE DELIVERY IN HALSWELL AREA (FOR ORDERS IN EXCESS OF $75.00) OR PICK-UP FROM REARSBY DRIVE IN HALSWELL.

100% NATURAL 100% RAW 100% PURE 100% KIWI.

To place an order or for more information please contact Neil on 322-1998 / 027 2886859

Negotiable

1761 days ago

Improve your computer skills for free

Ara Institute of Canterbury

Great news for all digital upskillers: you can gain computer skills for work, study and everyday life - for free and at your own pace - at Ara Connect!

We’ve got courses in Word, Excel, PowerPoint and a Certificate in Computing, plus you can learn how to touch-type, use the internet, create a … View more
Great news for all digital upskillers: you can gain computer skills for work, study and everyday life - for free and at your own pace - at Ara Connect!

We’ve got courses in Word, Excel, PowerPoint and a Certificate in Computing, plus you can learn how to touch-type, use the internet, create a website and lots more.

There are Ara Connect locations throughout Christchurch and in Rangiora, Timaru and Oamaru. We’re open Monday to Friday, and some locations are open Saturdays and weekends too, so you can fit your studies around work, family and other commitments.

To find out more, visit our website or call 0800 24 24 76.
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