Halswell, Christchurch

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2411 days ago

Sports lake, large-scale housing, golf course all scrapped from Christchurch red zone planning

Nicole Mathewson Reporter from The Press

Hopes for a world class rowing lake in Christchurch's residential red zone are dead in the water.

Instead the proposal includes a 11-kilometre green spine with walkways, cycle tracks, wetlands and large stormwater runoff areas, the development of which will take 30 years.

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2409 days ago

Community Service Awards

The Team from Christchurch City Council

Nominations for this years’ Community Service Awards close at 5pm tonight!
Head online to submit your nomination: bit.ly...

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2409 days ago

Examining the past can help protect our future.

Abuse in State Care Royal Commission

The legacy of people taken into state care who suffered neglect and abuse is a stain on our country’s history. Over the next three years, the Royal Commission will listen to stories about the experiences of people in state care and examine ways to stop any further abuse.

Before that process … View more
The legacy of people taken into state care who suffered neglect and abuse is a stain on our country’s history. Over the next three years, the Royal Commission will listen to stories about the experiences of people in state care and examine ways to stop any further abuse.

Before that process can begin, the Terms of Reference to define the scope and purpose of the Inquiry need to be set. Sir Anand would like to hear your views on the draft Terms of Reference so we can work together to make sure we don’t repeat the mistakes of the past.
Find out more

2409 days ago

Car boot/garage sale

Rosemary from Halswell

There is to be a car boot/ garage sale. Outside sites at $10 a site so that you can sell from your car. There are some indoor sites as well also $10 a site. Venue is St Mary's Church Hall. We do not need donation of items at this stage, save them until our fair later in the year , the sites … View moreThere is to be a car boot/ garage sale. Outside sites at $10 a site so that you can sell from your car. There are some indoor sites as well also $10 a site. Venue is St Mary's Church Hall. We do not need donation of items at this stage, save them until our fair later in the year , the sites are for you to sell your items and for you to keep the proceeds. The date is 21st April 10am please contact Judy 4200923 if you wish to book a site. Or Rosemary for further information on 3229962

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2412 days ago

Dentist

Liz from Spreydon

Needing a family dentist...
Prefer someone that does everything and takes under 18 year olds..
(I dont like dentists, so needs to be friendly and caring/patient lol)
Who do you see and why??

2410 days ago

Tell us what you want to do at your new Central Library, Tūranga.

The Team from Christchurch City Council

Laser cutting?
3D printing?
Vinyl cutting?

Tell us what you want to do at your new Central Library, Tūranga.

Have your say and take our quick survey: bit.ly...

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2410 days ago

Poll: Do you support the decision to end oil and gas exploration?

Georgia Reporter from Stuff

The Government is set to end offshore oil and gas exploration in New Zealand. Prime Minister Jacinda Ardern says "transitions have to start somewhere". Do you support the decision? Take part in our poll or leave a reply. To read more click here.

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Do you support the decision to end oil and gas exploration?
  • 59.1% Yes. It's time to pursue clean energy
    59.1% Complete
  • 40.9% No. It will hit the industry hard
    40.9% Complete
66 votes
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2410 days ago

Wanted to purchase - Single Headboard

Cindy from Halswell

Does anyone have a spare single headboard I may purchase? White or wooden, must be in reasonable condition. Thanks Cindy

2410 days ago

Have you heard Stuff's latest podcast on a Christchurch murder?

Georgia Reporter from Stuff

Do you remember hearing about the murder of Christchurch man John Reynolds? He was found dead at a scrap metal yard in 1996. The case was never solved. Stuff's new podcast Heavy Metal explores what happened on the rainy day in April. Interested? To listen, click here.

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2410 days ago

Technology to make your home smarter and safer

Nicole Mathewson Reporter from The Press

Remembering to set the alarm before you left the house used to be about as complex as home security got. But now it's increasingly common to have a fully integrated system that links in with several other gadgets around the house, controlled via an app on your phone.

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2410 days ago

Doors for sale - make an offer

Cathryn from Spreydon

Prices negotiable - all offers considered :)

1 x Wooden sliding door: varnished rimu ply, timber frame & hollow, fittings at top but no track 1980mm x 600mm

1 x Glass door with handle, lock & key, slightly tinted glass, brown aluminium. 1930mm x 850mm

Both in good condition but not … View more
Prices negotiable - all offers considered :)

1 x Wooden sliding door: varnished rimu ply, timber frame & hollow, fittings at top but no track 1980mm x 600mm

1 x Glass door with handle, lock & key, slightly tinted glass, brown aluminium. 1930mm x 850mm

Both in good condition but not needed after renovation. Pick up only - in Spreydon.

Price: $150

2411 days ago

ANZAC day wheelie bin collection

The Team from Christchurch City Council

Hey you! Your wheelie bins will be emptied one day later than normal this ANZAC Day and the days following. Read more here: bit.ly...

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2412 days ago

Council seeks legal advice on dog rules

The Team from Christchurch City Council

We're working to clarify the rules around when and where certain kinds of dogs need to be muzzled. More information can be found at Newsline.

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2412 days ago

Brother MFC 665CW Printer Scanner to give away

Andrew King from

No longer needed, about 7-8 years old but works well enough,

latest full function drivers are for Windows 7 at brother.co.nz - Windows 8/10 has drivers built in for printing. Its wireless capable but no airprint support.

Comes with power cable, USB cable and four spare after market ink … View more
No longer needed, about 7-8 years old but works well enough,

latest full function drivers are for Windows 7 at brother.co.nz - Windows 8/10 has drivers built in for printing. Its wireless capable but no airprint support.

Comes with power cable, USB cable and four spare after market ink cartridges (one of which has leaked). There was a phone for it but it is well and truly lost.

Free to a good home...

344-1111

Free

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2412 days ago

Zucchini

Cindy from Halswell

Does anyone have any home grown zucchini from their garden I may purchase? I would like to make some pickle as the season ends.
Cindy 027 358 4699 or 03 420 0146

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