Ilam, Christchurch

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546 days ago

Have you got your tickets yet?

Heart Foundation

For only $15 a ticket, you could win this brand new, fully furnished home in stunning Taupō.

Worth over $1 million and built to perfection by Jennian homes, this brand new home features three bedrooms, two bathrooms and boasts a stylish open-plan kitchen, living and dining area for year-round … View more
For only $15 a ticket, you could win this brand new, fully furnished home in stunning Taupō.

Worth over $1 million and built to perfection by Jennian homes, this brand new home features three bedrooms, two bathrooms and boasts a stylish open-plan kitchen, living and dining area for year-round entertainment and comfort.

Situated a short three-minute drive from the shores of Lake Taupō, make this property your permanent residence, a holiday home, rent it or even sell it – it could be all yours for only $15! Be in to win by purchasing your tickets today.
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549 days ago

$600

Annette from Sockburn

Bunks and mattresses near new and are in excellent condition.

548 days ago

Your alfresco space transformed

The Team from Resene ColorShop Hornby

Use some Resene paint and a little imagination to revamp your outdoor room.

Follow this handy advice to get started.

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550 days ago

Windback Wednesday

Nicole Mathewson Reporter from The Press

How far we have come in such a short period. This photograph of central Christchurch was taken on May 22, 2012, little more than a year after the earthquakes. How different the city looks now - Te Pae, Tūranga and the housing of the east frame are all bold additions. Do you recognise any buildings… View moreHow far we have come in such a short period. This photograph of central Christchurch was taken on May 22, 2012, little more than a year after the earthquakes. How different the city looks now - Te Pae, Tūranga and the housing of the east frame are all bold additions. Do you recognise any buildings which have since been demolished?

Photo: Kirk Hargreaves/The Press

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552 days ago

Poll: Should we have a four-day work week?

The Team from Neighbourly.co.nz

In 2018, a NZ company trialled the four-day week and claimed a 20% increase in productivity, encouraging them to make the change permanent. A four-day work week means employees are paid for 40 hours but only work 32 of those. Should this be rolled out across the country where possible? Give us your… View moreIn 2018, a NZ company trialled the four-day week and claimed a 20% increase in productivity, encouraging them to make the change permanent. A four-day work week means employees are paid for 40 hours but only work 32 of those. Should this be rolled out across the country where possible? Give us your vote and share any thoughts below.

Type 'Not For Print' if you wish your comments to be excluded from the We Say You Say column of your local paper.

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Should we have a four-day work week?
  • 67.9% Yes, I support a four-day working week.
    67.9% Complete
  • 21.1% No, a five-day working week is needed.
    21.1% Complete
  • 11% I'd need more information
    11% Complete
3639 votes
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548 days ago

Free single bed

Ingrid from Ilam

Free single bed free we need this gone asap

Free

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548 days ago

Resene Wallpaper Sale on now!

Resene

Now’s a great time to dress up your walls with 25% off the huge range of the latest Resene Wallpaper styles. Come in and see us today at your local Resene ColorShop! Learn more

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549 days ago

$1600 Queen bed

Benjamin from Addington

Queen bed - mattress and base

Purchased new for $1600 - very comfortable, medium firmness,
selling as I am moving overseas!

Always covered by mattress protector and in very good condition (mattress protector included)

Extra - Can come with queen duvet set and pillows for no extra cost
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Queen bed - mattress and base

Purchased new for $1600 - very comfortable, medium firmness,
selling as I am moving overseas!

Always covered by mattress protector and in very good condition (mattress protector included)

Extra - Can come with queen duvet set and pillows for no extra cost
(first photo)

Price: $400

549 days ago

Clean windows look good...

Heather from Sills and Frills Window Washing

Clean windows look good, but did you know regular window cleaning has additional perks that benefit both you and your home?
Dirty windows and frames can hide back mold, especially during the cold winter months.
Clean windows let in more light, allowing natural heat into your home.
If you have … View more
Clean windows look good, but did you know regular window cleaning has additional perks that benefit both you and your home?
Dirty windows and frames can hide back mold, especially during the cold winter months.
Clean windows let in more light, allowing natural heat into your home.
If you have been thinking about getting your windows cleaned, now is a great time to get it done!
For an affordable, friendly service contact Heather today.
0221871055 heather@sillsandfrills.co.nz

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550 days ago

Dear Neighbourly

Matthew from

Thursday's crazy deals while stock last.🤪
2 Leacroft st Bishopdale

Blueberry $3.99 punnet
😋😋😋😋

Broccoli 3 For $5
🥦🥦🥦… View more
Thursday's crazy deals while stock last.🤪
2 Leacroft st Bishopdale

Blueberry $3.99 punnet
😋😋😋😋

Broccoli 3 For $5
🥦🥦🥦

Resh Persimmon $5.68
😋😋😋😋

Fresh Carrot $1.99 kg
🥕🥕🥕🥕

White Mushrooms
$8.88 kg

Plenty of other great deals in store so pop on in and see the friendly team at Leacroft St where fresh produce tastes best

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550 days ago

The Pink Caravan is coming to Christchurch!

Talia from Pink Caravan Education & Awareness - Canterbury

The last dates have been booked for our South Island Tour!

Each year our breast health nurses travel around New Zealand in our iconic Pink Caravan, to talk about mammograms, offer advice about checking your breasts, healthy lifestyles and family risk.

Our nurses have valuable advice about … View more
The last dates have been booked for our South Island Tour!

Each year our breast health nurses travel around New Zealand in our iconic Pink Caravan, to talk about mammograms, offer advice about checking your breasts, healthy lifestyles and family risk.

Our nurses have valuable advice about symptoms, treatments, support groups and post-surgery options. The breast care nurses have visual and hands-on displays of breast cancer symptoms that most haven’t seen before, and will use prosthetic breasts to show what a lump feels like.

Our breast nurses would love to have a chat to you so pop in and say hi. We’ll be at the locations below on the following dates:

Wednesday, 24 May 2023
Aranui Community Trust Incorporated Society
37 Hampshire Street, Aranui

Thursday, 25 May 2023
He Waka Tapu
161 Pages Road, Wainoni, Christchurch 8061

Sunday, 28 May 2023
Ricarton Market
Riccarton Park, Racecourse Road, Christchurch

Monday, 29 May 2023
City Mission
288 Worchester Street, Christchurch

Tuesday, 30 May 2023
Amberley Countdown
Brackenfields Retail Centre, 129 Carters Road, Amberley 7410

Wednesday, 31 May 2023
Te Pou Toetoe: Linwood Pool
141 Smith Street, Linwood, Christchurch 8062

Thursday, 1 June 2023
New World Durham Street
175 Durham Street South, Christchurch

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550 days ago

Auckland's Mid-Year Festival Returns

Auckland Elemental

Elemental AKL returns this July & August with 30+ curated events that celebrate the best Arts, Eats and Beats of Tāmaki Makaurau Auckland.

For 17 days, Auckland will come alive with incredible concerts from international headliners, table talk with top chefs over curated dining … View more
Elemental AKL returns this July & August with 30+ curated events that celebrate the best Arts, Eats and Beats of Tāmaki Makaurau Auckland.

For 17 days, Auckland will come alive with incredible concerts from international headliners, table talk with top chefs over curated dining experiences, immersive and interactive art installations, side-splitting live theatre, glittering city lights and more.

Learn more at aucklandnz.com/elemental
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551 days ago

Free Activity Book to Download

Harcourts Vision Real Estate and Property Management

We have produced this activity book for the young and young at heart to enjoy. Follow the link to download it.

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551 days ago

Avonside Girls’ and Shirley Boys’ in lockdown

The Team from Neighbourly.co.nz

Christchurch high schools Avonside Girls’ and Shirley Boys’ have gone into lockdown as confirmed by the schools.

Shirley Boys’ High School website shares that the school has gone into lockdown due to a unauthorized person on site.

Avonside Girls High School website asks that no one … View more
Christchurch high schools Avonside Girls’ and Shirley Boys’ have gone into lockdown as confirmed by the schools.

Shirley Boys’ High School website shares that the school has gone into lockdown due to a unauthorized person on site.

Avonside Girls High School website asks that no one comes to the school or phones the school as it may cause disruption to the management of this incident and could potentially place yourselves and/or our staff and student’s safety at risk.

UPDATE: Lockdown has been lifted as at 12.45pm Tuesday 23 May. You can find further details about the incident on the Stuff website.

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551 days ago

Do you have a great recipe for shell-out beans?

Mei Leng Wong Reporter from NZ Gardener & Get Growing

Dear neighbours, every month, NZ Gardener runs a series of reader recipes using a seasonal crop. This month, we're on the hunt for shell-out bean recipes! Send your best ones to mailbox@nzgardener.co.nz by May 29, 2023. Every published recipe wins a copy of the July issue of NZ Gardener.

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