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2210 days ago

Young Canterbury sports stars honoured at Zonta Sports Awards

Nicole Mathewson Reporter from The Press

A girls' high school sevens team and a rowing eight beat out netballers, basketballers and footballers for the title of Canterbury's most outstanding young sports team at the 28th Zonta awards, held at the Hornby Working Men's Club on Thursday night.

The awards celebrate young … View more
A girls' high school sevens team and a rowing eight beat out netballers, basketballers and footballers for the title of Canterbury's most outstanding young sports team at the 28th Zonta awards, held at the Hornby Working Men's Club on Thursday night.

The awards celebrate young Cantabrians' sporting achievements and can herald the beginning of longstanding and highly successful international careers.

Click the link below for the full list of winners.

2210 days ago

Rolleston - fastest growing town in New Zealand

ABC Business Sales

Our vendor is seeking an experienced operator to be hands-on in this exciting new build childcare in Rolleston. This is a rare opportunity to walk into a purpose-built, top of the line development licensed for 150 children.

Rolleston is a constantly growing town 20 minutes south of Christchurch … View more
Our vendor is seeking an experienced operator to be hands-on in this exciting new build childcare in Rolleston. This is a rare opportunity to walk into a purpose-built, top of the line development licensed for 150 children.

Rolleston is a constantly growing town 20 minutes south of Christchurch and this centre is perfectly located a stones throw from the bustling new suburb of Faringdon.

This development will be one of the standout childcare facilities in the Canterbury Area. This is the next step for a successful childcare centre owner to expand their portfolio greatly.
Find out more!

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2211 days ago

Collett's Corner

Camia from Lyttelton

Kia ora koutou

Are you curious to know what is happening on Collett's Corner? The architects are presenting early stage plans for local feedback Oct 30th at the Lyttelton Community Board Room (25 Canterbury St).

The purpose of this design workshop is two fold: the designers will walk the … View more
Kia ora koutou

Are you curious to know what is happening on Collett's Corner? The architects are presenting early stage plans for local feedback Oct 30th at the Lyttelton Community Board Room (25 Canterbury St).

The purpose of this design workshop is two fold: the designers will walk the audience through the concept plans and answer questions; and they will host a workshop to brainstorm ideas for the design of the courtyard.

This meeting is also for to people who dream of owning their own business in Lyttelton, it is a good time to attend and ask questions about the building. The design is at the stage where prospective tenants can input on the plans and shape the building to meet their business needs.

The building will have a restaurant, hot baths, shops, a coworking space, apart-hotel, cinema and bar. If you would like to run one of these businesses please come and if you can't make it to the meeting please get in touch, we would like to meet with you.

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2211 days ago

Check out the latest SuperSeniors newsletter

Office for Seniors

Hi Neighbours!

Want news for and about older New Zealanders? Then check out the latest edition of the SuperSeniors newsletter.

In the October issue we celebrate seniors as part of International Day of Older Persons. Telecommunications Commissioner, Dr Stephen Gale, talks about how to choose … View more
Hi Neighbours!

Want news for and about older New Zealanders? Then check out the latest edition of the SuperSeniors newsletter.

In the October issue we celebrate seniors as part of International Day of Older Persons. Telecommunications Commissioner, Dr Stephen Gale, talks about how to choose the right internet plan and we learn more about how to become a Dementia Friend.

To subscribe, follow this link: bit.ly...

To view past editions go to www.superseniors.msd.govt.nz...

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2211 days ago

Poll: What are you handing out for Halloween this year?

Reporter Sunday Star Times

Halloween is always associated with truckloads of candy! But this year it seems like things are changing and healthy snacks might be on the menu. Is this the case for you?

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What are you handing out for Halloween this year?
  • 25.1% Candy
    25.1% Complete
  • 3.2% Healthy snacks
    3.2% Complete
  • 71.1% Nothing
    71.1% Complete
  • 0.7% Homemade sweet treats
    0.7% Complete
1351 votes
2213 days ago

Poll: Is free-range chicken worth the extra cost?

Georgia Reporter from Stuff

Hi neighbours,

Chicken is a popular dish for many Kiwi families. But are you happy to pay the extra cost for free-range or organic chicken? If so, why do you fork out extra for it? Although buying free-range chicken might be an ethical choice for many, it's … View more
Hi neighbours,

Chicken is a popular dish for many Kiwi families. But are you happy to pay the extra cost for free-range or organic chicken? If so, why do you fork out extra for it? Although buying free-range chicken might be an ethical choice for many, it's not necessarily any healthier than other chicken.

As part of a new Stuff series, we look at why chicken is so cheap to buy nowadays, what happens inside the barn, why chickens get so big and the use of antibiotics in chicken feed. To learn more about what happens to your chicken before you put it in your shopping trolley, click the links above.

Have you got an opinion on the topic? Share your thoughts in the replies below. (Please add "NFP/not for print" if you do not want your images/ comments used on Stuff)

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Is free-range chicken worth the extra cost?
  • 45.2% Yes
    45.2% Complete
  • 54.8% No
    54.8% Complete
283 votes
2211 days ago

Resene project of the week!

The Team from Resene ColorShop Ferrymead

Are your children or grandchildren scared of the dark? Give them something fun to look at when the lights go out with this clever glow in the dark moons made using Resene testpots and Resene FX Nightlight glow in the dark paint. Your kids will love it! Make the most of your weekend with this easy … View moreAre your children or grandchildren scared of the dark? Give them something fun to look at when the lights go out with this clever glow in the dark moons made using Resene testpots and Resene FX Nightlight glow in the dark paint. Your kids will love it! Make the most of your weekend with this easy step by step project idea from Resene. Find out how to create this quick and easy project yourself .

2211 days ago

Bread & Circus - world buskers festival

Bread & Circus

This summer, Bread & Circus – World Buskers Festival invites you to step into the heart of one of the world’s most unconventional cities for a whole month of extravaganza.

Celebrating a rich 25-year history, Bread & Circus 2019 is all about taking world buskers festival into the … View more
This summer, Bread & Circus – World Buskers Festival invites you to step into the heart of one of the world’s most unconventional cities for a whole month of extravaganza.

Celebrating a rich 25-year history, Bread & Circus 2019 is all about taking world buskers festival into the future, with reimagined twists and turns.

Full program out now featuring international circus sensation LIMBO in The Spiegeltent. The show so hot, Madonna saw it twice!
Find out more!

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2212 days ago

Earthquake prone buildings

The Team from Christchurch City Council

We’re consulting on a project to ensure our streets and public spaces are as safe as possible in the event of an earthquake.

We think the central city inside the four avenues should be a designated a high-traffic area. Do you agree? Have your say here: bit.ly...

We will also be holding three … View more
We’re consulting on a project to ensure our streets and public spaces are as safe as possible in the event of an earthquake.

We think the central city inside the four avenues should be a designated a high-traffic area. Do you agree? Have your say here: bit.ly...

We will also be holding three presentations at Council Civic Offices on October 29, 30 and 31. Follow the link for more info.

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2212 days ago

Scam targeting Christchurch schools and universities

The Team from Neighbourly.co.nz

A scammer pretending to be a school principal is targeting staff at schools and universities.

Police are investigating a scam that targeted school administration staff who were emailed by a person purporting to be the school's principal. The email asked them to purchase App Store or iTunes … View more
A scammer pretending to be a school principal is targeting staff at schools and universities.

Police are investigating a scam that targeted school administration staff who were emailed by a person purporting to be the school's principal. The email asked them to purchase App Store or iTunes gift cards, scratch them and provide the numbers via email, a police statement on Wednesday said.

Three educational facilities had been targeted in mid-October, a police spokeswoman said. Police would not identify the schools involved. Read more here

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2212 days ago

$3500 bill for every household in small-town New Zealand to fix ageing wastewater plants

Nicole Mathewson Reporter from The Press

Some Kiwi households could be hit with a bill of more than $3500 every year to help pay for billions of dollars of upgrades needed to fix New Zealand's wastewater systems.

Councils may have to find up to $2.1 billion to fund vital improvements to the ageing network so treatment plants meet … View more
Some Kiwi households could be hit with a bill of more than $3500 every year to help pay for billions of dollars of upgrades needed to fix New Zealand's wastewater systems.

Councils may have to find up to $2.1 billion to fund vital improvements to the ageing network so treatment plants meet environmental standards, a report found.

Read more by clicking the link below and let us know what you think in the comments. (Please write NFP if you don't want your comments published).

2212 days ago
2212 days ago

Save Barn’s summer showdown - Coming soon!

Save Barn

It’s official! Save Barn’s Summer Showdown is coming to Christchurch for 1 DAY ONLY - Saturday 3rd November!

Saddle up for some serious savings on home and garden, trailers, tools, fishing, summer essentials and heaps more.

Plus - FREE sausage sizzle, FREE cake and coffee

Be one of … View more
It’s official! Save Barn’s Summer Showdown is coming to Christchurch for 1 DAY ONLY - Saturday 3rd November!

Saddle up for some serious savings on home and garden, trailers, tools, fishing, summer essentials and heaps more.

Plus - FREE sausage sizzle, FREE cake and coffee

Be one of the first 20 customers to make a purchase in store and get a FREE gift and from 12 noon we’ll be giving away spot prizes every hour!

It’s all going down at 1 Lancaster Street, Waltham, on Saturday 3rd November – We’ll see you there!
Find out more!

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2212 days ago

Build a solid future – start a trades course in February

Ara Institute

If you want a career with variety, a good income and the potential to be your own boss, a trade could be just the thing.

Ara Institute of Canterbury in Christchurch has trades programmes starting February in, painting and decorating, engineering trades, electrical trades and joinery. There’s a… View more
If you want a career with variety, a good income and the potential to be your own boss, a trade could be just the thing.

Ara Institute of Canterbury in Christchurch has trades programmes starting February in, painting and decorating, engineering trades, electrical trades and joinery. There’s a Youth Pathway foundation course in building and construction, and the Timaru campus has programmes in painting and decorating and engineering trades.

These programmes are enrolling now so see the website or call 0800 24 24 76 for more details and apply today to start in February

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2213 days ago

Street art masterclass.

Sarah from Phillipstown

Join us for the White Ribbon Day and help beautify our containers with Icarus!

Street Art Master Class with Ikarus
Nov 10th 11 ‘til 2 at Phillipstown Community Hub

Limited spaces on the day - first come first served!

info@phillipstown.org.nz or 020-40-69-1419

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