Islington, Christchurch

1589 days ago

Coca-Cola Christmas in the Park the latest cancellation due to Covid-19

Nicole Mathewson Reporter from The Press

Coca-Cola Christmas in the Park has been cancelled for the first time in 26 years due to the coronavirus pandemic.

The free outdoor Christmas concert, usually attracts tens of thousands of Kiwi families at Christchurch’s Hagley Park and the Auckland Domain.

“Given the immense amount of … View more
Coca-Cola Christmas in the Park has been cancelled for the first time in 26 years due to the coronavirus pandemic.

The free outdoor Christmas concert, usually attracts tens of thousands of Kiwi families at Christchurch’s Hagley Park and the Auckland Domain.

“Given the immense amount of planning and work involved in Coca-Cola Christmas in the Park, we’ve had to make the sad decision to postpone until next year due to the current uncertainty of Covid-19 restrictions around large public events," Annette Chillingworth, from Coca-Cola NZ, says.

Organisers are now looking towards how they could make the 2021 event "bigger and more spectacular than ever before".

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1592 days ago

Poll: Should Central Christchurch housing developers keep getting ratepayer rebates?

Nicole Mathewson Reporter from The Press

Central Christchurch housing developers have received $13 million in rebates from ratepayers in the past six years.

The council is considering whether to continue the scheme designed to encourage post-quake residential development in the CBD or let it expire on June 30.

Developers are calling on… View more
Central Christchurch housing developers have received $13 million in rebates from ratepayers in the past six years.

The council is considering whether to continue the scheme designed to encourage post-quake residential development in the CBD or let it expire on June 30.

Developers are calling on the council to continue the scheme, especially if it wants to reach its target of increasing the central city population to 20,000 by 2028, but opponents say the rebate is propping up "wealthy developers" at the expense of ratepayers.

Read more here and tell us what you think of the scheme in the comments below.

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Should Central Christchurch housing developers keep getting ratepayer rebates?
  • 4.6% Yes, we need more houses in the CBD
    4.6% Complete
  • 93.8% No, that money should go elsewhere
    93.8% Complete
  • 1.6% I'm not sure/something else (tell us in the comments below)
    1.6% Complete
369 votes
1590 days ago

Back your backyard

Trupti Biradar Reporter from Stuff Travel

As we settle into life in Alert Level 2, we're excited to see a bit more of NZ. Join us as we showcase the best close-to-home travel experiences Aotearoa has to offer.

1590 days ago

Take the virtual tour

Woodcote Retirement Village

Did you know you can view some of our retirement villages in the comfort of your own home?

Immerse yourself in our beautiful villages by taking a ‘walk through’ with our virtual tours. Stroll through the lovely gardens, explore the village amenities, and step into a beautiful independent … View more
Did you know you can view some of our retirement villages in the comfort of your own home?

Immerse yourself in our beautiful villages by taking a ‘walk through’ with our virtual tours. Stroll through the lovely gardens, explore the village amenities, and step into a beautiful independent apartment, serviced apartment or care room. You can navigate your way through each featured room or area of the village and really get a feel for the space. It’s a great way to obtain a more intricate view before you make a visit to the village.
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1590 days ago

Recycling – yellow bin

Pamela Neighbourly Lead from Templeton

Make sure you put the correct plastics in the yellow bin. Lids in the red bin.

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1591 days ago

Big shout out to our neighbours

New World

We’ve been proud to work with some amazing charities over the past few months who have been helping Kiwis up the road, down the road and ‘round the corner, to get through.

Join us in thanking all the outstanding New Zealanders at The Student Volunteer Army, Kiwi Harvest, Kaibosh, and food … View more
We’ve been proud to work with some amazing charities over the past few months who have been helping Kiwis up the road, down the road and ‘round the corner, to get through.

Join us in thanking all the outstanding New Zealanders at The Student Volunteer Army, Kiwi Harvest, Kaibosh, and food banks like The Auckland, Wellington and Christchurch City Missions.

Ngā mihi maioha.

#neighbourstogether
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1591 days ago

Computer help

Peter from Prebbleton I.T.

Under alert level 2 we are pleased to offer professional computer sales, service and support. Supporting your local small businesses will allow us to interact and get to know each other, an experience that cannot be created or replicated online. The safety and well-being of our customers is … View moreUnder alert level 2 we are pleased to offer professional computer sales, service and support. Supporting your local small businesses will allow us to interact and get to know each other, an experience that cannot be created or replicated online. The safety and well-being of our customers is paramount while we deliver high-standard, reliable services and physical distancing and hygiene precautions will continue to be taken. If you require any computer assistance please contact Peter on 021 177 7258 or email support@prebbletonit.net.nz

1592 days ago

Small business owners – take our survey

Stuff Prosper

Small businesses are vital to the recovery of our economy.

During the Covid-19 restrictions, business owners have shown initiative, hard work and resilience to keep afloat.

But many have been hit hard.

Lack of clarity about just how heavy the toll of the restrictions have been on … View more
Small businesses are vital to the recovery of our economy.

During the Covid-19 restrictions, business owners have shown initiative, hard work and resilience to keep afloat.

But many have been hit hard.

Lack of clarity about just how heavy the toll of the restrictions have been on individual businesses and their ability to quickly rebound adds to the uncertainty of the national economic recovery.

Therefore, Prosper is launching a survey targeted at finding out the scale of Covid-19's impact.

You can take that survey right now – it will only take a few minutes.
Take the survey

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1592 days ago

How to create a happy and healthy home for less

The Warehouse

Did you know a government and industry study found the condition of as many as one in two New Zealand homes assessed wasn’t as healthy as it should be?

That has a big impact on our health, but despite the obstacles we face, there are lots of simple ways to make your place warmer and drier, … View more
Did you know a government and industry study found the condition of as many as one in two New Zealand homes assessed wasn’t as healthy as it should be?

That has a big impact on our health, but despite the obstacles we face, there are lots of simple ways to make your place warmer and drier, more comfortable and easier to heat.
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1593 days ago

Riccarton House for rent from 14th, June .2020

Lily from Avonhead

It is a two-story house on Blenheim Road (rear-section, good off-street parking) , bus80 is just at the end of the driveway.
20 minutes walk to canterbury university, 10 minutes walk to church corner.

The owners are overseas so they want to find long term tenants to take the whole house or 2 … View more
It is a two-story house on Blenheim Road (rear-section, good off-street parking) , bus80 is just at the end of the driveway.
20 minutes walk to canterbury university, 10 minutes walk to church corner.

The owners are overseas so they want to find long term tenants to take the whole house or 2 families to take the downstairs and upstairs separately.
Downstairs :including 2 bedrooms+1toilet+1 bathroom=comfortable for a simple family of 2-3
350/week (expenses included)You are welcome to bring in your own furniture .
Upstairs : two super huge bedrooms +1 bathroom/toilet , each room is as big as 2.5 double bedroom. 450/week (expenses included, it’s for up to 2 people living .any extra people will need pay extra $80per week ) Please bring your own furniture
All the people living there need to share the kitchen. It is a 5heads gas cooking stove .

Landlord will cover $340/month expenses (gas+power+internet), the part over 340 will be shared by each person living there.

If you want to rent the whole house, it will be around 570–600/week (expenses not included )

Please contact Phil 0226835231 if you want to view the house ......thanks........

1593 days ago

Build your own storage planter

The Team from Resene ColorShop Hornby

What’s better than a new planter box?

One that serves as a place to stash plant pots or tuck a hose out of sight too.

Make the most of this weekend with this easy step by step project idea from Resene. Find out how to create this project yourself.

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1596 days ago

Poll: Would you prefer costs for services and public facilities (like libraries and pools) to go up, or rates bills to go up?

Nicole Mathewson Reporter from The Press

Pursuing a 0 per cent rates increase will have an "enormous impact" on the Christchurch community, city councillors warn.

A planned $34 million swimming pool and library development in Hornby could be delayed, the cost of a swim could go up and so could library charges, community grants … View more
Pursuing a 0 per cent rates increase will have an "enormous impact" on the Christchurch community, city councillors warn.

A planned $34 million swimming pool and library development in Hornby could be delayed, the cost of a swim could go up and so could library charges, community grants could get the chop, and the New Brighton hot salt water pools could remain closed — everything is being considered to save money, but nothing is likely to be decided without another round of community consultation.

So what do you think? Would you want to pay more for services and public facilities, or would you prefer to have a higher rates bill? Or do you think there's any other way the council should save money? Read more here and tell us what you think in the comments below.

Would you prefer costs for services and public facilities (like libraries and pools) to go up, or rates bills to go up?
  • 69.7% Services and public facility costs should go up
    69.7% Complete
  • 15.3% Rates have to go up
    15.3% Complete
  • 15% There's another way to save (tell us your thoughts in the comments)
    15% Complete
413 votes
1596 days ago

NZ will start to move to level 2 from Thursday

Nicole Mathewson Reporter from The Press

New Zealand will move to Level 2 in three separate stages, starting this Thursday.

On Thursday, cinemas, retail, playgrounds and gyms can reopen with physical distancing and strict hygiene measures. Travel will also resume. Schools will reopen on Monday, while bars can reopen on May 21 with … View more
New Zealand will move to Level 2 in three separate stages, starting this Thursday.

On Thursday, cinemas, retail, playgrounds and gyms can reopen with physical distancing and strict hygiene measures. Travel will also resume. Schools will reopen on Monday, while bars can reopen on May 21 with restrictions. Gatherings at home will be limited to 10 people maximum.

Read more here

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1594 days ago

Get your hands on a solid career

Ara Institute of Canterbury Ltd

Know someone who’s good at practical things and itching for a career with solid prospects?

A trades career offers variety, a good income and the potential to be your own boss. Even better - with the building industry booming and infrastructure investment set to soar, demand for tradies is … View more
Know someone who’s good at practical things and itching for a career with solid prospects?

A trades career offers variety, a good income and the potential to be your own boss. Even better - with the building industry booming and infrastructure investment set to soar, demand for tradies is going up. We've got a range of course options - from carpentry and electrical to plumbing and automotive. And with partial online learning available, COVID restrictions are no problem.

Get set to start this July: visit our website or call 0800 24 24 76 for details.
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1611 days ago

Capifootwearnz problem

Lynda from Halswell

Has any one had any problems with Capifootwearnz
I ordered some shows from them in December they told me they had been shipped after a lot of e mails to them they kept saying they will be with you next week. They have taken the money from my account and still no shoes and now they are not replying… View more
Has any one had any problems with Capifootwearnz
I ordered some shows from them in December they told me they had been shipped after a lot of e mails to them they kept saying they will be with you next week. They have taken the money from my account and still no shoes and now they are not replying to my e mails I can not find a phone number for them.

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