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2349 days ago

National Volunteer Week 2018 - Quote

Sarah Macdonald from Volunteering New Zealand

National Volunteer Week is next week! (17-23 June). We’ve been busy collecting quotes to reflect our NVW theme:

“Volunteers, The Heart of our Community – By many, the work will be completed, Mā tini, mā mano, ka rapa te whai.”

#NVW2018

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2353 days ago

Have you been to The Birdwood restaurant?

Jo Gilbert Reporter from The Press

REVIEW: The food gods were listening and they might just be Italian.

A couple of months ago I reviewed Somerfield Italian restaurant Piccolo and bemoaned the lack of similar establishments.

"In a perfect world, every suburb would have a neighbourhood Italian restaurant," I wrote.

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REVIEW: The food gods were listening and they might just be Italian.

A couple of months ago I reviewed Somerfield Italian restaurant Piccolo and bemoaned the lack of similar establishments.

"In a perfect world, every suburb would have a neighbourhood Italian restaurant," I wrote.

Weeks later, neighbourhood Italian restaurant The Birdwood opened in Beckenham, and after giving them a chance to find their feet, I subjected the staff to the cruelest of tests: bringing four ravenous boys on a wet Saturday night.

When we booked, we had been warned that we would be at a high bar table and when I saw how packed the restaurant was when we arrived, I had to apologise as three boys had turned into four. Would that be a problem? It took some scrambling to find a spare chair but we were seated, no problem.

-- Read the full review by clicking the link below.

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2349 days ago

Business owners relieved as Riccarton Rd roadworks finish, for now

Nicole Mathewson Reporter from The Press

Riccarton business owners are relieved and pleading for public support as 20 months of road repairs reach completion.

Work to replace and upgrade earthquake-damaged underground pipes on a 540-metre stretch of Riccarton Rd between Deans Ave and Harakeke St started in 2016 and was supposed to … View more
Riccarton business owners are relieved and pleading for public support as 20 months of road repairs reach completion.

Work to replace and upgrade earthquake-damaged underground pipes on a 540-metre stretch of Riccarton Rd between Deans Ave and Harakeke St started in 2016 and was supposed to have been completed by the end of 2017.

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2350 days ago

Computer Repairs and Tech Support

Andrew King from The Computer Trainers - Tech Support

Hi all,
Looking for help with computers 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.

Training is only a small part of my work, mostly it’s technical support and troubleshooting, malware … View more
Hi all,
Looking for help with computers 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.

Training is only a small part of my work, mostly it’s technical support and troubleshooting, malware removal, data recovery and generally just making Technology work.

Cheers
Andrew

2349 days ago

All Our Stories – How do stories and memories connect people and places, past and present?

The Team from Christchurch City Council

If you’re passionate about local heritage and how we can celebrate it, come along to this free workshop and discussion on Saturday 16 June. Featuring four guest speakers, with a light lunch provided.
When: Saturday 16 June, 10am–2.30pm
Where: Ferrymead Heritage Park, 50 Ferrymead Park Drive
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If you’re passionate about local heritage and how we can celebrate it, come along to this free workshop and discussion on Saturday 16 June. Featuring four guest speakers, with a light lunch provided.
When: Saturday 16 June, 10am–2.30pm
Where: Ferrymead Heritage Park, 50 Ferrymead Park Drive
To RSVP, or if you have any questions, please email heritage@ccc.govt.nz or phone (03) 941 8047 by Tuesday.

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2349 days ago

Look around a home of the future

Jo Haywood Reporter from Homed

Ever wondered what our homes will be like in 20 to 30 years? Away from predictions of robots doing everything for us, experts say it's not all about the gimmicks.

Take a tour of a house of the future to see what role technology will have to play and let us know what features you'd like… View more
Ever wondered what our homes will be like in 20 to 30 years? Away from predictions of robots doing everything for us, experts say it's not all about the gimmicks.

Take a tour of a house of the future to see what role technology will have to play and let us know what features you'd like your home to have.

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2349 days ago

New library artwork shows changing tides of storytelling

The Team from Christchurch City Council

A large-scale artwork will feature on the outer wall of Tūranga, the new central city library expected to open later this year.
Learn about the collaboration by local Māori artists Morgan Mathews-Hale and Riki Manuels' on Newsline: bit.ly...

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2365 days ago

Wanted: Feed bags

Murni from Rolleston

Just wondering if anyone has lots of feed bags to spare? We are after quite a few. Happy to swap half a dozen free range eggs for 10 feed bags

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2350 days ago

Coned Merino Wool

Rachel from Wigram

Lovey coned merino wool, colours white, black, navy and dark green, cones weigh approx 1.5 kilos each, 1 ply, lovely and soft, perfect for hand or machine knitting, have quite a few so spread the word to fellow knitters! $30 Call or txt me on 0211658998 if interested. Thanks

Negotiable

2355 days ago

Council indicates no Christchurch well heads have been upgraded after drinking water compromised

Nicole Mathewson Reporter from The Press

Five months after the city council revealed Christchurch's drinking water had been compromised it appears not a single well head has been fixed.

Click the link below to find out more and share your thoughts in the comments. (Please tell us if you don't want your comments published in … View more
Five months after the city council revealed Christchurch's drinking water had been compromised it appears not a single well head has been fixed.

Click the link below to find out more and share your thoughts in the comments. (Please tell us if you don't want your comments published in The Press/Stuff).

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2355 days ago

Will you use the Quarryman's Trail cycleway between Halswell and the central city?

Nicole Mathewson Reporter from The Press

Two homes have been demolished to make way for a Christchurch cycleway meaning a "rigmarole" of a process nears an end for neighbouring residents.

The $6.8 million Quarryman's Trail cycleway will run from Halswell to the central city via Sparks Rd, Roker St and Antigua St. The … View more
Two homes have been demolished to make way for a Christchurch cycleway meaning a "rigmarole" of a process nears an end for neighbouring residents.

The $6.8 million Quarryman's Trail cycleway will run from Halswell to the central city via Sparks Rd, Roker St and Antigua St. The first stage, which covers 4.6 kilometres from Moorhouse Ave to Victors Rd in Hoon Hay, is expected to open by the end of the month.

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2352 days ago

Jars!

Emma from Prebbleton

Hi Prebbleton! We are looking for small jars! If you happen to have any and are willing to give them to locals instead of the wheelie bin we would love to take them! If you would be happy to part with them you could drop them at the gate of 208 Blakes Road. Thank you in advance lovely neighbours!

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2353 days ago

1000 people apply for positions at Christchurch's new central library

Nicole Mathewson Reporter from The Press

Demand for jobs at Christchurch's new $92 million central library has surpassed expectations after 1000 people applied for 45 positions.

Tūranga, the Christchurch Central Library, will be the largest library in the South Island and a third larger than the city's former central … View more
Demand for jobs at Christchurch's new $92 million central library has surpassed expectations after 1000 people applied for 45 positions.

Tūranga, the Christchurch Central Library, will be the largest library in the South Island and a third larger than the city's former central library, which was demolished after the February 2011 earthquake.

It's expected to open later this year, but an exact date is yet to be confirmed.

2355 days ago

Are Christchurch residents disadvantaged by traffic from North Canterbury?

Jo Gilbert Reporter from The Press

Suburban Christchurch residents say they'll be disadvantaged by a Northern Motorway traffic change that saves a few minutes' driving for North Canterbury commuters.

St Albans and Mairehau residents have joined local businesses in opposing proposed changes that would channell traffic to… View more
Suburban Christchurch residents say they'll be disadvantaged by a Northern Motorway traffic change that saves a few minutes' driving for North Canterbury commuters.

St Albans and Mairehau residents have joined local businesses in opposing proposed changes that would channell traffic to and from the $240 million motorway past their doors when it opens in 2020.

Locals, including Christchurch Central MP Duncan Webb, have made submissions and more than 100 others have launched a petition asking the Christchurch City Council to rethink how to link the motorway to the central city.

"Why are Christchurch residents having to be disadvantaged by traffic from North Canterbury being forced down our roads?," the petition asks.

"These are people from a different district that don't pay rates here, but the residents and business in St Albans, Mairehau and Edgeware are paying the costs socially and financially to accommodate these people so they can get to or from the city a few minutes faster."

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2352 days ago

Canterbury architecture celebrated at NZIA awards

Jo Haywood Reporter from Homed

Congratulations to everyone involved in the impressive post-earthquake builds and rebuilds celebrated at the 2018 NZIA Canterbury Architecture Awards.

Here's a tiny selection of the award-winning properties, some of which you may have spotted in and around Christchurch. See more, here.

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