Heathcote Valley, Christchurch

Explore more, worry less at Ryman

Explore more, worry less at Ryman

With Ryman’s lock-and-leave-style living, you’re free to explore without worrying about home maintenance or security.

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2416 days ago

CLIMATE CHANGE VIEWPOINT

John from Woolston

For those with an open mind who would like to read what I would term an interesting viewpoint go online to; Viv Forbes: Weather, Climate, Carbon Dioxide and Global Warming.

2410 days ago

Have you received a speeding ticket on Port Hills Rd? You might be owed a refund.

Nicole Mathewson Reporter from The Press

Seven years worth of speeding fines issued on a Christchurch road could be deemed invalid after police ticketed drivers based on the wrong speed limit.

The 50kmh speed limit on Port Hills Rd, from Garlands Rd to the Tunnel Rd intersection, was legally changed to 60kmh by the NZ Transport Agency … View more
Seven years worth of speeding fines issued on a Christchurch road could be deemed invalid after police ticketed drivers based on the wrong speed limit.

The 50kmh speed limit on Port Hills Rd, from Garlands Rd to the Tunnel Rd intersection, was legally changed to 60kmh by the NZ Transport Agency in March 2011, but the signs were never changed so police have been ticketing people based on a 50kmh limit.

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2410 days ago

National Volunteer Week - next month!

Sarah Macdonald from Volunteering New Zealand

How will you be celebrating National Volunteer Week next month?

National Volunteer Week (17-23 of June 2018)
celebrates the 1.2 million Kiwis who are volunteering their time and skills to our communities every year.

The theme this year is Volunteers, The Heart of our Community – By many, … View more
How will you be celebrating National Volunteer Week next month?

National Volunteer Week (17-23 of June 2018)
celebrates the 1.2 million Kiwis who are volunteering their time and skills to our communities every year.

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

We think this captures the essence of what volunteering is about. This is a time to acknowledge how volunteering efforts contribute to and enrich all communities within Aotearoa.

#NVW2018 #volunteering

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2410 days ago

Get great discounts and help CAB with the Entertainment Book

The Team from Citizens Advice Christchurch Area

At CAB we help people to know and understand their rights and obligations and how to use this information to get the best outcomes. We provide people with the confidence and support they need to take action, and we work for positive social change within communities and wider society. We provide a … View moreAt CAB we help people to know and understand their rights and obligations and how to use this information to get the best outcomes. We provide people with the confidence and support they need to take action, and we work for positive social change within communities and wider society. We provide a free and independent service to all. Interviewers are Volunteers giving up their time freely in the service of others.

Your purchase of an Entertainment Membership contributes to our fundraising.

If you select the pick-up option when you order a book then you have a choice of collecting it from our City, Fendalton or Hornby branches. We will contact you about your preference once you have ordered.

The link to order is www.entertainmentbook.co.nz...

The link to preview the 2018/19 Christchurch, Canterbury and Nelson book is www.entertainmentbook.co.nz...

Please help us achieve our goal by sharing this link with your Friends and Family.

Thanks for your support!

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2410 days ago

Could you move from a 3-bed to a motorhome?

Jo Haywood Reporter from Homed

Would you give up your home for a life on the road? When Lynette and John Valk sold their three-bedroom home in Blenheim to live in a nine-metre motorhome and explore New Zealand, it was easier than they thought, and they don't regret a thing.

"We have seen so many hidden gems of New… View more
Would you give up your home for a life on the road? When Lynette and John Valk sold their three-bedroom home in Blenheim to live in a nine-metre motorhome and explore New Zealand, it was easier than they thought, and they don't regret a thing.

"We have seen so many hidden gems of New Zealand that we would never have seen if we were still living in a house," says Lynette.

Does the idea of selling up to make a big life change appeal to you? What changes would you like to make?

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2412 days ago

Registered Electrician available

Eula from Linwood

Reliable electrician available for any electrical work. Specialising in heat pump installation, solar & CCTV/security. Competitive rates. Free quotes. Text or call Hayden at HG Electrical - 0225670571

2411 days ago

Ngaio Marsh House Event - 27th May

Ngaio Marsh House

Celebrate with style and panache the publication of Ngaio Marsh and Stella Duffy’s new novel ‘The Money in the Morgue’ Be theatrical and wear your vintage clothing, fedoras or berets 2:00pm Sunday May 27th, 2018. Koha appreciated!

- 2 pm
Please assemble at the corner of Valley Road &… View more
Celebrate with style and panache the publication of Ngaio Marsh and Stella Duffy’s new novel ‘The Money in the Morgue’ Be theatrical and wear your vintage clothing, fedoras or berets 2:00pm Sunday May 27th, 2018. Koha appreciated!

- 2 pm
Please assemble at the corner of Valley Road & Sherwood Lane We will transport you up the hill to the House

www.ngaio-marsh.org.nz... 3.45 pm|
Make your way to Cashmere Presbyterian Church, corner of Dyers Pass Road & Macmillan Avenue

- 4:00 pm
Drinks, hors-d'oeuvres and entertainment. Scorpio Books will have a selection of Ngaio’s books available for purchase.

Contact: Wendy Marshall via email at wendymar111@gmail.com or phone 021 216 0245
Find out more!

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2414 days ago

What do you think of the Budget increase for your city?

Georgia Reporter from Stuff

Hi Christchurch,

Finance Minister Grant Robertson says it is time for the people of Canterbury to be supported "once and for all". The Budget has set aside $300 million to accelerate the Canterbury earthquake recovery. How will this help you and your community? To read more, click hereView more
Hi Christchurch,

Finance Minister Grant Robertson says it is time for the people of Canterbury to be supported "once and for all". The Budget has set aside $300 million to accelerate the Canterbury earthquake recovery. How will this help you and your community? To read more, click here.

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2415 days ago

Do you think Christchurch is missing out on concerts and rugby games?

Georgia Reporter from Stuff

Hey Christchurch,

What are your thoughts on your city's temporary stadium? All Blacks captain and Crusaders No 8 Kieran Read says it has become a symbol of the lack of progress in the city. Do you agree? What would your dream stadium look like? Let us know in the replies. To read more, … View more
Hey Christchurch,

What are your thoughts on your city's temporary stadium? All Blacks captain and Crusaders No 8 Kieran Read says it has become a symbol of the lack of progress in the city. Do you agree? What would your dream stadium look like? Let us know in the replies. To read more, click here.

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2411 days ago

Psychic Readings

Ron L from Woolston

Medium and Clairvoyant Ron L Griffiths offers one hour private readings from my office also phone or Skype $80 discount if you bring a friend to an appointment
Love Career Spirit world contact over nine years professional experience call text 027 277 56 22 in confidence or check my Clairvoyant fb… View more
Medium and Clairvoyant Ron L Griffiths offers one hour private readings from my office also phone or Skype $80 discount if you bring a friend to an appointment
Love Career Spirit world contact over nine years professional experience call text 027 277 56 22 in confidence or check my Clairvoyant fb page for more information

Price: $80

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2412 days ago

Subscribe to Get Growing - it's FREE!

Rachel Clare Reporter from NZ Gardener & Get Growing

In this week's issue of Get Growing we have advice on planting bunching onions and shallots, repurposing broken pots, perennials with issues (what do you regret planting?), planning for summer strawberries and lifting and dividing lily bulbs.

Subscribe to Get Growing and be in to WIN one of… View more
In this week's issue of Get Growing we have advice on planting bunching onions and shallots, repurposing broken pots, perennials with issues (what do you regret planting?), planning for summer strawberries and lifting and dividing lily bulbs.

Subscribe to Get Growing and be in to WIN one of 50 copies of NZ Gardener's latest special edition, 365 Days of Flowers, a practical and inspirational collector’s magazine that provides expert advice on planning, planting and growing year-round flowers for the garden or vase.

Our plant of the week in Get Growing is the festive abutilon and we have the latest scientific information on guava moth and what you can do to try and prevent it from affecting your fruit trees. Try sensational Catalonian recipes from Barcelona Cult Recipes and enter to win some great prizes!

Delivered every Friday to your email inbox, Get Growing digital magazine offers seasonal gardening advice from the NZ Gardener magazine's team of experts. Each week we answer all your burning questions on raising fruit and veges and tell you the top tasks to do in your backyard this weekend. Subscribe here.

For competition T&Cs click here.
Subscribe and be in to WIN!

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2412 days ago

FREE public talk on parenting teenagers

Heike Albrecht from New Zealand Psychological Society

Come along and listen to Sue Bagshaw (GP and Founder of Youth One-Stop Shop) talk on Parenting Teenagers.

When: 24th May 5.00pm - 7.00pm
Where: BreakFree on Cashel, 165 Cashel Street

Early last Century Professor Hall declared that adolescence is a period of “storm and strife” and this … View more
Come along and listen to Sue Bagshaw (GP and Founder of Youth One-Stop Shop) talk on Parenting Teenagers.

When: 24th May 5.00pm - 7.00pm
Where: BreakFree on Cashel, 165 Cashel Street

Early last Century Professor Hall declared that adolescence is a period of “storm and strife” and this description seems to have stuck. We now understand so much more about the developmental period between puberty and the end of the formative part of brain development, and in the light of this new understanding, we can declare that this is an exciting and ever changing but extremely important time of life.
Find out more!

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2414 days ago

Council funding halved for Christchurch's Citizens Advice Bureau

The Team from Citizens Advice Christchurch Area

Funding cuts are forcing Christchurch's Citizens Advice Bureau to consider scaling back its services.

Three years ago the Christchurch City Council funded about 35 percent of its annual budget, however that funding is now half of what it once was. The organisation aimed to help people with … View more
Funding cuts are forcing Christchurch's Citizens Advice Bureau to consider scaling back its services.

Three years ago the Christchurch City Council funded about 35 percent of its annual budget, however that funding is now half of what it once was. The organisation aimed to help people with a range of issues, including legal problems, employment issues, family disputes and tenancy concerns. The council itself refers people to the service.

Bureau chairperson Neil Lancaster said if funding cuts continued, the organisation would have to scale back its programmes.

"We appreciate the funding restraints that exist for the Christchurch City Council at the moment," he said.

"But I guess our worry is that on one hand they class us a priority one community group, but at the same time they have halved our funding.

The organisation wanted to expand in the city's east, but that might not be possible.

They operated a "face-to-face" service in Eastgate Mall, as part of a group of similar community groups, and could now only afford to be there once a week.

"If our funding had stayed the same, we could be looking at offering a service there three days a week," he said.

There was strong demand for the bureau's service in the city's east, Mr Lancaster said.

"Sometimes we would go along there about half an hour before we start and there could be two or three people waiting."

RNZ News has approached the Christchurch City Council for comment.

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2414 days ago

Poll: Five new movies - five chances to win.

Stuff Pix

Vote for your favourite new release from Stuff Pix and you could win it to watch at your place. With so many movies ready to rent right now, there's something for everyone at Stuff Pix - check them out at stuffpix.co.nz today.

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Five new movies - five chances to win.
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  • 11.4% Fifty Shades Freed - Lose yourself
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  • 20.8% Star Wars: The Last Jedi - Join the rebellion
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  • 12.2% I, Tonya - Beat the competition
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