Halswell, Christchurch

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2145 days ago

Happy New Year New Zealand!

Georgia Reporter from Stuff

Hi neighbours,

Happy New Year! Here's to a great 2019 for everybody!

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2147 days ago

*WIN* with Canon and Stuff!

Stuff

Showcase your best photography and you could WIN one of six $2,000 Canon vouchers. Enter your photo into one of six categories:

- Great Outdoors
- People and Communities
- Kiwi Summer
- Thrill and Adventure
- Urban Life
- Bach and Backyard

Our favourite entries will be published in … View more
Showcase your best photography and you could WIN one of six $2,000 Canon vouchers. Enter your photo into one of six categories:

- Great Outdoors
- People and Communities
- Kiwi Summer
- Thrill and Adventure
- Urban Life
- Bach and Backyard

Our favourite entries will be published in your local newspaper and on stuff.co.nz/photoawards
Find out more!

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2148 days ago

Watch: Is this the coolest thing to do in NZ?

Georgia Reporter from Stuff

Hi neighbours,

What do you get when you combine go-carts with the luge, and race down the side of a ski mountain? It's called mountain carting; and it's easily the most fun Brook Sabin has ever had.

This cool ride is at Cardrona - the South Island ski resort. Although most Kiwis head … View more
Hi neighbours,

What do you get when you combine go-carts with the luge, and race down the side of a ski mountain? It's called mountain carting; and it's easily the most fun Brook Sabin has ever had.

This cool ride is at Cardrona - the South Island ski resort. Although most Kiwis head there during the winter ski season, in the warmer months it's a summer playground. Click here to read all about it. Have you given this a go?

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2149 days ago

Is this your rabbit?

Trudy from Kennedys Bush

I saw this wee one on the road outside Muir Park (almost opposite Halswell School) around 8:30pm tonight. It looks like a pet and not wild. Couldn't catch it but worried that it was on the road (we shooed it back off the road) towards the steam by Muir Park. If it's yours or you know … View moreI saw this wee one on the road outside Muir Park (almost opposite Halswell School) around 8:30pm tonight. It looks like a pet and not wild. Couldn't catch it but worried that it was on the road (we shooed it back off the road) towards the steam by Muir Park. If it's yours or you know whose it might be please tell them as I doubt it will survive too long in the wild...

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2150 days ago

Mystery car in the bush

Farhad from Lincoln

A couple of months ago, we were tramping through Korowai Torlesse tussocklands park, on the way to Arthur's Pass, when we came across a car landed in the middle of the bush. We could not get close, but it seemed like a black 4wd or wagon. The car had no dent or scratch and how it appeared … View moreA couple of months ago, we were tramping through Korowai Torlesse tussocklands park, on the way to Arthur's Pass, when we came across a car landed in the middle of the bush. We could not get close, but it seemed like a black 4wd or wagon. The car had no dent or scratch and how it appeared there is a mystery to us. It may need attention from the Police or DOC to be removed. Any ideas or suggestions?

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2149 days ago

Poll: What's your New Year resolution?

Reporter Sunday Star Times

Tell us about your New Year resolution. How are you going to make 2019 better for yourself, your friends, family and community?

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What's your New Year resolution?
  • 2.8% Eat better
    2.8% Complete
  • 12.1% Lose a kilo or three
    12.1% Complete
  • 10.2% Get up, get out and exercise more
    10.2% Complete
  • 5.8% Take care of myself (eg getting more sleep)
    5.8% Complete
  • 2.6% Quit the cigarettes
    2.6% Complete
  • 1.5% Cut down on the booze
    1.5% Complete
  • 3% Spend less money
    3% Complete
  • 1.6% Read more books
    1.6% Complete
  • 2% Learn a new skill, take up a hobby
    2% Complete
  • 2.8% Get a new job
    2.8% Complete
  • 1.9% Advance my career
    1.9% Complete
  • 2.3% Make more money
    2.3% Complete
  • 1% Spend less time online, eg social media
    1% Complete
  • 1.2% Spend less time at work
    1.2% Complete
  • 1.1% Make more environmentally-friendly choices
    1.1% Complete
  • 2.7% Get out and enjoy NZ's natural environment more
    2.7% Complete
  • 1.9% Make new friends/neighbours
    1.9% Complete
  • 0.4% Focus more on my appearance
    0.4% Complete
  • 3.3% Concentrate on my relationship/family
    3.3% Complete
  • 0.8% Go on more dates
    0.8% Complete
  • 0.1% Focus less on my appearance
    0.1% Complete
  • 39.1% I'M NOT MAKING A NEW YEAR RESOLUTION
    39.1% Complete
1857 votes
2161 days ago

Swan plants for sale

Luke from Hornby

50-70+CM tall swan plants for sale $5 each
Message me or reply here if interested and I will get back to you as soon as I can. Collection is around the Kathleen Crescent area.
Plants are spray and caterpillar free.

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2151 days ago

The world’s toughest screen protector

X-One New Zealand

Do you want a Nano-Silicon shock absorption technology screen protector to protect your mobile screen? If yes, X.ONE® is the product for you. X.ONE® extreme series shock absorption screen protector technology was originally designed for the military.

The top-secret formula was first used to … View more
Do you want a Nano-Silicon shock absorption technology screen protector to protect your mobile screen? If yes, X.ONE® is the product for you. X.ONE® extreme series shock absorption screen protector technology was originally designed for the military.

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X.ONE® as an award-winning international brand has sold over 30 million products across over 60 countries. Our products are certified by SGS and tested by TUV for safety, quality and integrity. Protect your valuable phone today with X.ONE® Screen Protector!

Visit our New Zealand online store: www.x-onestore.co.nz. All purchases come with free shipping within New Zealand!
Find out more!

2151 days ago

Merry Christmas from the Halswell Hornby Riccarton Community Board!

The Team from Christchurch City Council

Kia ora to the southwest!

We at the Halswell-Hornby-Riccarton Community Board and Council want to thank you all for another amazing year with our one-of-a-kind community!

With significant community facilities coming for Hornby and Riccarton, a fantastic new skate park for Knights Stream and … View more
Kia ora to the southwest!

We at the Halswell-Hornby-Riccarton Community Board and Council want to thank you all for another amazing year with our one-of-a-kind community!

With significant community facilities coming for Hornby and Riccarton, a fantastic new skate park for Knights Stream and construction underway on stage two of Riccarton Road’s upgrade, it’s been quite a year!

Riccarton Road has come a long way this year, with the completion of stage one of its upgrade.

The Wigram Air Crash Memorial unveiling, the Hello Hornby event, new toilets for Harrington Park and Halswell Quarry’s Patterson House’s new look are some of our highlights for the busy year that’s been.

We are so grateful for all of your support in the community, and we cannot wait to see what 2019 brings for southwest Christchurch.

Meri Kirihimete and happy holidays,

From the Waipuna (Halswell-Hornby-Riccarton) Community Board and the Christchurch City Council

2151 days ago

Merry Christmas New Zealand!

Georgia Reporter from Stuff

Hi neighbours,

Have a very Merry Christmas! 🎄

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2152 days ago

Tech Support over the holidays

Andrew King from The Computer Trainers - Tech Support

Hi All,
in case of a tech 'emergency' over the holiday period, or if you simply want help setting up your new devices, I will be available Thursday/Friday this week (27/28th) , and Monday next week (31st) with usual hours and rates.

Back to normal hours Thursday 3rd January

Andrew
021 … View more
Hi All,
in case of a tech 'emergency' over the holiday period, or if you simply want help setting up your new devices, I will be available Thursday/Friday this week (27/28th) , and Monday next week (31st) with usual hours and rates.

Back to normal hours Thursday 3rd January

Andrew
021 116 7074

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2153 days ago

Wallet lost between halswell Bp and kennedys bush road would be grateful if anyone finds it to give me a call. Mans black wallet

Donna from Kennedys Bush

Mans black wallet lost between halswell Bp and kennedys bush road would be grateful if anyone finds it if they gave me a call

2153 days ago

Reposted from Facebook "Cat Rescue Christchurch Page"

Bronwyn Reader from Cat Rescue Christchurch

Just this week we have taken on for homing over 40 cats and kittens this means high vet bills for us! Here are just a few of the delightful faces that will be up for adoption once they have been desexed vaccinated microchipped!
(No enquiries for these kittens yet please as they are not ready keep… View more
Just this week we have taken on for homing over 40 cats and kittens this means high vet bills for us! Here are just a few of the delightful faces that will be up for adoption once they have been desexed vaccinated microchipped!
(No enquiries for these kittens yet please as they are not ready keep an eye on our Trade Me listings for ones who are ready for homes)
We are desperately seeking donations of dry kitten food and kitty litter if you are able to donate please contact us! Catrescue.chch@gmail.com or if you are able to help us with our vet bill our account details are
Cat Rescue Christchurch
Kiwibank
38 9006 0009314 00
Reference Donation
Your support at this busy time for us is so appreciated from us and the kitty's a big thank you ?❤???

2157 days ago

Purer water on tap for Christchurch as chlorine doses halved

Nicole Mathewson Reporter from The Press

Doses of chlorine being used across Christchurch to ensure drinking water is safe will likely be halved next month after city councillors approved the move.

Cutbacks will be made at 60 per cent of the city's pump stations – 40 per cent already have lower doses – reducing the smell and … View more
Doses of chlorine being used across Christchurch to ensure drinking water is safe will likely be halved next month after city councillors approved the move.

Cutbacks will be made at 60 per cent of the city's pump stations – 40 per cent already have lower doses – reducing the smell and taste of chlorine, particularly for those nearest to wells.

It will also be welcome relief for those with skin conditions such as eczema that are aggravated by the chemical.

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2176 days ago

Christmas light show

Luke from Hornby

Video: www.youtube.com...

Every year for over the last 10 years I have been putting up thousands of lights at Christmas. The last 5 years have seen me move into animating these displays (They react along with a song)
You may have seen parts of this display on Avonhead road or in St Albans over … View more
Video: www.youtube.com...

Every year for over the last 10 years I have been putting up thousands of lights at Christmas. The last 5 years have seen me move into animating these displays (They react along with a song)
You may have seen parts of this display on Avonhead road or in St Albans over the last few years.

You are all welcome to come see this display in Dunluce Place in Hornby. You can't miss it, between the hours of 8:30PM to 10:30PM Sunday - Thursday and 8:30PM to 11:30PM Friday and Saturday nights. The lights are first switched on, on December 1st

If you drive use your car radio or if you decide to walk/bike, bring a phone that has the ability to tune into a radio station. You will want to tune into 107.2FM when you are outside the light display. (Otherwise it won't make any sense, other than just some flashing lights) I will try to avoid playing music through a stereo outside as to avoid annoying neighbors at late hours.

There is no cost involved so bring as many people as you want. If you need a map you can find us on Lightupchristmas at this link here:
www.lightupchristmas.co.nz...

Most of the lights you see featured in the display are not available in New Zealand stores, and a lot of the decorations are hand-made and/or modified versions to suit my show.
If you have any negative effects when viewing flashing lights, please take this as a warning that these lights will flash and change colour to music and may cause issues for some people.

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