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2245 days ago

Free entry to Hohepa Art & Sculpture Exhibition

Hohepa Canterbury

Hohepa Canterbury is hosting a fundraising Art & Sculpture Exhibition. The artworks are all for sale, and include works by Llew Summers, Dick Frizzell, Don Service, Marian Maguire, Ben Reid and 50 more artists!

Entry is free on Saturday and Sunday, and Opening Night tickets are available … View more
Hohepa Canterbury is hosting a fundraising Art & Sculpture Exhibition. The artworks are all for sale, and include works by Llew Summers, Dick Frizzell, Don Service, Marian Maguire, Ben Reid and 50 more artists!

Entry is free on Saturday and Sunday, and Opening Night tickets are available from our website. Cheeses, candles, wooden toys and other crafts made by the Hohepa community will also be on sale.

Hohepa Canterbury supports adults with an intellectual disability, guided by the principles of Rudolf Steiner. This is a great opportunity to support them, view beautiful art and sculpture, and learn a little more about Hohepa.
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2250 days ago

"Eco warrior" kids spring clean park

The Team from Christchurch City Council

The school kids had a clean-up day at their local Westlake Park in Halswell as part of Keep New Zealand Beautiful Clean-up Week. 
Ka pai Oaklands School, Aidanfield Christian School and Kidsfirst Kindergartens NZ's Wales Street Kindergarten! 
For the story, head to Newsline: bit.ly...

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2246 days ago

*WIN* an eco grocery shopping pack!

Croco

Just starting your eco-journey? We have everything you need to help eliminate plastics from your weekly grocery shopping... and you could win! We've got two eco grocery shopping packs to giveaway - simply LIKE or THANK this post to enter!

Buy in September and you'll SAVE! Our … View more
Just starting your eco-journey? We have everything you need to help eliminate plastics from your weekly grocery shopping... and you could win! We've got two eco grocery shopping packs to giveaway - simply LIKE or THANK this post to enter!

Buy in September and you'll SAVE! Our eco grocery shopping packs are on sale now. Each pack includes our 4 piece 100% organic cotton eco bags and a set of 2 cotton mesh string bags.

Croco reusable grocery bags are:
- all natural and chemical free
- lightweight and foldable
- can be easily stuffed in your pocket, purse or glove box
- machine washable in cold water

Ditch those single-use plastic bags for good. Keep some Croco eco grocery bags in your handbag or in the back of your car.

Don't forget to LIKE or THANK this post by Sunday 30th September 2018 to enter! See T&Cs.
Order now and save!

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2246 days ago

Solid tiling business now for sale

ABC Business Sales

A & H Tiling has been around for over 25 years. On the market for the first time and it's waiting for a driven new owner to take it forward!

As there is an experienced team in place, a new owner is easily able to follow suit and put their focus into the sales side of the business.

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A & H Tiling has been around for over 25 years. On the market for the first time and it's waiting for a driven new owner to take it forward!

As there is an experienced team in place, a new owner is easily able to follow suit and put their focus into the sales side of the business.

Products are sourced from suppliers directly from Europe.

For the 2018 financial year, the business had total sales of around $3.2m with a return to the owner of over $270,000.
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2253 days ago

FREE BOOKS SWAP

Matthew from Spreydon

FREE BOOKS SWAP
OPEN DAYS LIGHT HOURS
AT 31 MATHERS ROAD HOON HAY

THERE ARE HUNDREDS OF BOOKS FOR FREE, THERE NO LIMIT HOW MANY YOU CAN TAKEN.
THEY WANTED ANY KIND OF BOOKS TO SWAP.
AT 31 MATHERS ROAD HOON HAY

2247 days ago

Poll: Should New Zealand take in 1500 refugees? Is it enough?

The Team from Neighbourly.co.nz

The annual refugee quota will lift from 1000 to 1500 by July 2020, Prime Minister Jacinda Ardern announced this week. Before 2016 the refugee quota sat static at 750 for 30 years, well behind many other western nations. The National Government then raised it to 1000. Is it enough?

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Should New Zealand take in 1500 refugees? Is it enough?
  • 19% Yes, we should take more
    19% Complete
  • 18.2% No, 1500 is enough
    18.2% Complete
  • 58.1% No - we shouldn't be taking so many
    58.1% Complete
  • 3.6% Don't mind either way
    3.6% Complete
  • 1.1% No opinion
    1.1% Complete
4134 votes
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2247 days ago

5 Griselinia Littoralis plants free if you come and dig them. Great for landscaping/hedging/windbreak. These have been kept trimmed to about 3/4m but will grow to 2m + if allowed to. Would like 2 gone this week, others later if needed, but will transplant best if done now while it's cooler. I can remove and replant at yours if needed, price negotiable. ph 0272350894

Ian from Halswell

5 Griselinia Littoralis plants free if you come and dig them. Great for landscaping/hedging/windbreak. These have been kept trimmed to about 3/4m but will grow to 2m + if allowed to. Would like 2 gone this week, others later if needed, but will transplant best if done now while it's cooler. I … View more5 Griselinia Littoralis plants free if you come and dig them. Great for landscaping/hedging/windbreak. These have been kept trimmed to about 3/4m but will grow to 2m + if allowed to. Would like 2 gone this week, others later if needed, but will transplant best if done now while it's cooler. I can remove and replant at yours if needed, price negotiable. ph 0272350894

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2247 days ago

Dog owners prepare for tighter restraint laws

The Team from Neighbourly.co.nz

A dog owner who believes all dogs in moving vehicles should be restrained is applauding new animal welfare regulations coming into force soon.

From next month, the regulations can mean fines for dog owners who don't have their pooches restrained on moving vehicles. Dogs on the back of a … View more
A dog owner who believes all dogs in moving vehicles should be restrained is applauding new animal welfare regulations coming into force soon.

From next month, the regulations can mean fines for dog owners who don't have their pooches restrained on moving vehicles. Dogs on the back of a truck, trailer or ute, travelling on a public road, had to be tied up with a leash or rope, if not in a cage or crate.

Those caught breaking that law could be fined up to $900 under new Animal Welfare Regulations from next month. Read more from Stuff here

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2248 days ago

We're proud to support CanTeen.

Warehouse Stationery

When young people are living with cancer, education tends to take a back seat. Help young people get their education back on track by donating to CanTeen at your local Warehouse Stationery store today.

Warehouse Stationery, partnering with you for a better community.
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2258 days ago

Did you know it's Māori language week? This Christchurch woman says learning te reo is a way to appreciate NZ's wider heritage

Nicole Mathewson Reporter from The Press

Jess Matthews considers herself to be a pretty typical New Zealander – but where she differs from most Pākehā is that she speaks te reo Māori.

From knowing nothing but the basics eight years ago, she and her husband now raise their children as both English and Māori speakers and she says … View more
Jess Matthews considers herself to be a pretty typical New Zealander – but where she differs from most Pākehā is that she speaks te reo Māori.

From knowing nothing but the basics eight years ago, she and her husband now raise their children as both English and Māori speakers and she says that anyone can learn the language.

2248 days ago

Rabbit hutch

Brent (Tohi) from Spreydon

Hi does anyone have a rabbit hutch that is excess to requirements? If so please give me a call 0224130476

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2249 days ago

Hornby - Greater Hornby Residents Association Inc

Derek from Hornby

Free Metro Buses this Saturday:

Don’t forget the Metro Buses are free to travel on this Saturday 22 September to mark World Car-free Day.

Start planning your trip now – the buses that leave from the Hornby station are the 140 that goes to Mt Pleasant (first bus leaves 6.27am), the 125 … View more
Free Metro Buses this Saturday:

Don’t forget the Metro Buses are free to travel on this Saturday 22 September to mark World Car-free Day.

Start planning your trip now – the buses that leave from the Hornby station are the 140 that goes to Mt Pleasant (first bus leaves 6.27am), the 125 leaves for both Redwood or Halswell (first bus leaves at 6.12am), your 130 bus goes to Avonhead Mall via Westfield finishing in Grahams Road near Powell Crescent, the Yellow Line you can either hop out to Rolleston or New Brighton (the first bus departs at 5.57am).

So no excuses, great opportunity to take the family out free of charge especially New Brighton.

2249 days ago

Do you have problems with hearing?

The Team at Hear Again in the Hub, Hornby, will put any concerns you may have about your ears or hearing quickly to bed. They take the time to listen, get to know you and fully assess how they can help.

Using micro-suction, ear-wax can be removed simply and comfortably; usually providing an … View more
The Team at Hear Again in the Hub, Hornby, will put any concerns you may have about your ears or hearing quickly to bed. They take the time to listen, get to know you and fully assess how they can help.

Using micro-suction, ear-wax can be removed simply and comfortably; usually providing an instant result. A FREE Initial Hearing Assessment will quickly establish if you need further assistance, and with high-quality hearing aids available from only $495, fitted and personalised (terms and conditions apply), they can also allay any concerns about the costs involved.

Call the friendly, professional team today on 03 974 1658.
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2249 days ago

Biketober Christchurch 2018 is nearly here!

Glen Koorey from Cycling in Christchurch

It's now less than two weeks before Biketober returns to Christchurch, with a month-long festival of rides, community/social events, maintenance workshops, a bike expo weekend, and much more. Last year more than 60 events crammed the calendar and 2018 promises to be just as tantalising!


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It's now less than two weeks before Biketober returns to Christchurch, with a month-long festival of rides, community/social events, maintenance workshops, a bike expo weekend, and much more. Last year more than 60 events crammed the calendar and 2018 promises to be just as tantalising!


Check out the Biketober website (www.biketober.nz...) for the full programme of activities. This includes the "Pedal into Spring" extravaganza of 12 central city rides to choose from on Oct 6th, and the return of the NZ Bike Expo on Oct 13-14th. Pick up a Biketober Passport and bike to 40 different retail destinations for discounts, special deals and the chance to win great prizes at the end of the month.


Whether you're a regular commuter, hard-core MTBer/roadie, recreational rider with the family, or maybe just thinking about getting into biking, Biketober has something for everyone! So check out the programme and mark a few things on your calendar...

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2250 days ago

Contractor mistakenly encases 12 trees in concrete

The Team from Neighbourly.co.nz

The job was to fix uneven surfaces on Rotherham Street, in the Christchurch suburb of Riccarton, where several tree roots had created a trip hazard. Instead of smoothing over the peaks and troughs though, contractors encased the 12 trees in concrete right up to the base of their trunks.

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The job was to fix uneven surfaces on Rotherham Street, in the Christchurch suburb of Riccarton, where several tree roots had created a trip hazard. Instead of smoothing over the peaks and troughs though, contractors encased the 12 trees in concrete right up to the base of their trunks.

Christchurch City Council city streets maintenance manager Mark Pinner said the work was not carried out as expected and would be redone immediately at the contractor's cost.

Growing tree roots had made the footpath uneven, he said, and the contractors were supposed to level the area with concrete while maintaining the health of the trees. Crusher dust will be put down to allow water to get to the tree.

Read the full story here.
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