Halswell, Christchurch

Let's get together this summer!

The Team from Christchurch City Council

Want to organise a street barbeque with your neighbours but don’t know where to start? We can help fund your next get together. Apply online now.

NZ MADE/NĀ NIU TĪRENI: Ngāi Tahu settlement

The Team from Neighbourly.co.nz

The confronting truth of what happened in our recent past is something New Zealanders have to reckon with. When the Treaty of Waitangi was signed, Māori owned more than 66 million acres of land. By 1975, almost 97 per cent had been sold or taken.

Ngāi Tahu is an iwi whose rohe (area) extends … View moreThe confronting truth of what happened in our recent past is something New Zealanders have to reckon with. When the Treaty of Waitangi was signed, Māori owned more than 66 million acres of land. By 1975, almost 97 per cent had been sold or taken.

Ngāi Tahu is an iwi whose rohe (area) extends over most of the South Island. In the 1840s, the Crown made a number of large purchases of Ngāi Tahu land. But in the end, the Crown deceived Ngāi Tahu - leaving them landless and impoverished...

Find out more about what happened to Ngāi Tahu, where you live, and how much the land was settled for - it may surprise.

Free Digital-Media Course right here in Christchurch!

Vision College

Is School Not Working For Your Teen?

This FREE 20 week level 2 Certificate in Arts and Design course will set a great foundation for an exciting start to your future in design.

You will learn a wide range of media techniques such as video, drawing, animation and photography. Create your own … View moreIs School Not Working For Your Teen?

This FREE 20 week level 2 Certificate in Arts and Design course will set a great foundation for an exciting start to your future in design.

You will learn a wide range of media techniques such as video, drawing, animation and photography. Create your own design concepts and collaborate with other students on creative projects – PLUS gain credits towards NCEA level 2 &/or 3 – Enrol NOW Course Starts Next Week!

Successful Graduates from this programme could pathway onto further study in Certificates, Diploma or Degrees in Media Arts. Enrol here!

Improving safety at Barrington Street

The Team from Christchurch City Council

We’re trying to make busy Barrington Street a safer place to live and work.
We’re proposing some changes and want to know what you think! Consultation is open online and drop-in sessions at Barrington Mall and Spreydon Library will begin Monday.
Check our website for more info: … View moreWe’re trying to make busy Barrington Street a safer place to live and work.
We’re proposing some changes and want to know what you think! Consultation is open online and drop-in sessions at Barrington Mall and Spreydon Library will begin Monday.
Check our website for more info: www.ccc.govt.nz...

Notice of Annual General Meeting

The Team from Citizens Advice Christchurch Area

Monday 27th August 2018
10 am, Ōrauwhata: Bishopdale Library and Community Centre
13 Bishopdale Court
Farrington Avenue, Christchurch 8053
All members of the general public welcome

We see Red and Black as Crusaders fever soars

The Team from Christchurch City Council

Go the BNZ Crusaders! Have you got your ticket to Saturday's game yet?
Head to Newsline for more info on the game: bit.ly...

Chlorination stops at two more pump stations

The Team from Christchurch City Council

Remedial work on five pump stations across the city continues in the efforts to stop temporary chlorination.
Find out more on Newsline: bit.ly...

CLEAN SOLID WOODEN / PLY PACKING CRATES. $10.00 Each Cheap.!!

Murray from Halswell

CLEAN SOLID WOODEN / PLY PACKING CRATES. $10.00 Each Cheap.!!

Hi All

We still have Boxes Available.

We end up with surplus Wooded Crates & we sell them off for the Work Social Club.
… View moreCLEAN SOLID WOODEN / PLY PACKING CRATES. $10.00 Each Cheap.!!

Hi All

We still have Boxes Available.

We end up with surplus Wooded Crates & we sell them off for the Work Social Club.

They are Clean / Strong Wooden / Ply with metal corners for strength

Come with lids.
2 Main Sizes
1000mm x 800mm x 900mm

or

1200mm x 800mm x 900mm

Can be used for all sorts of things
General Storage / Fire Wood storage / Made into Pet Houses - etc etc

Collection or Viewing welcome in Hornby - Christchurch.

Please Txt / Phone Murray 027 5417518 for any info.
Thanks :-)

Price: $10

Addington Bookshop, Lincoln Road.

Alan from Somerfield

Does anyone know what happened to Addington Books in Lincoln Road?

Ali Cats Cattery - Secure purpose built facility

Alison Tewnion from Ali Cats Cattery

Hi Welcome to Ali Cats Cattery - inspections always welcome

15 years experience...we are only 10 minutes from Church Corner, 10 minutes from Christchurch Airport and 15 minutes from Rolleston...

all Cats welcome from the very young to the mature... underfloor heating, spacious units, … View moreHi Welcome to Ali Cats Cattery - inspections always welcome

15 years experience...we are only 10 minutes from Church Corner, 10 minutes from Christchurch Airport and 15 minutes from Rolleston...

all Cats welcome from the very young to the mature... underfloor heating, spacious units, adjoining units and Deluxe also available. www.cattery.co.nz... or follow us on facebook www.facebook.com...

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Stylish Glass Dining Table - Seats 6

Diane from Halswell

Dimensions:

H = 730mm
L = 1600mm
W = 845mm

15mm thick tempered glass top.

… View moreDimensions:

H = 730mm
L = 1600mm
W = 845mm

15mm thick tempered glass top.

Solid chrome stylish leg design.

Please note, chairs not included. Used to assist in visualisation only.

This table comfortably seats 6.

Ph: Karen on 021-912-360.

Price: $70

Poll: Do you agree with the new firearm rules in schools?

Georgia Reporter from Stuff

Students are no longer able to hold or shoot army guns at school under new government guidelines. The move comes after much public debate on the appropriateness of firearms being brought into schools, including when soldiers taught children as young as nine how to assemble and shoot assault rifles … View moreStudents are no longer able to hold or shoot army guns at school under new government guidelines. The move comes after much public debate on the appropriateness of firearms being brought into schools, including when soldiers taught children as young as nine how to assemble and shoot assault rifles at a leadership exercise in Palmerston North last year. However students can still use firearms as part of shooting clubs and competitions. Click here to read the full article and guidelines.

So what do you think of the new rules? Are you for or against them?

Do you agree with the new firearm rules in schools?

• Yes, the guidelines are great
• No, this is PC gone mad
• I'm on the fence on this one

Vote View Results

• 40.7% Yes, the guidelines are great
  40.7% Complete
• 50.2% No, this is PC gone mad
  50.2% Complete
• 9% I'm on the fence on this one
  9% Complete

2776 votes

Computer Repairs and Tech Support

Andrew King from The Computer Trainers - Tech Support

Hi Everyone

Looking for help with computer repairs and tech support? I've been working for myself for over 10 years now, am user-friendly and can help with most problems you might encounter.

I can help with technical support, troubleshooting, virus removal, data recovery and generally … View moreHi Everyone

Looking for help with computer repairs and tech support? I've been working for myself for over 10 years now, am user-friendly and can help with most problems you might encounter.

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

Cheers
Andrew
021 116-7074

Needed: car to a good home

Blair from Halswell

Hi all. We are wanting to lend a hand to a mum & 3 kids who need a good reliable car to replace theirs which has been rear-ended and written off. If you know of one or can help in any way do get in touch.
Cheers
Blair
0272544500

Pull up a chair and chat with a Councillor

The Team from Christchurch City Council

From next week, Councillors will meet residents on Monday mornings at Westfield Riccarton. Go say hello!
For more information, head to Newsline: bit.ly...