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2176 days ago

Supporting kiwi kids and learning

The Warehouse New Zealand

The Zoofari programme helps Kiwi kids enjoy a day of learning at their local zoo because we believe that teaching children today can lead to a lifetime of love for animals and the environment.

Show your support before the 18th December by donating in your local store today!

The Warehouse, … View more
The Zoofari programme helps Kiwi kids enjoy a day of learning at their local zoo because we believe that teaching children today can lead to a lifetime of love for animals and the environment.

Show your support before the 18th December by donating in your local store today!

The Warehouse, partnering with you for a better community.

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2176 days ago

Givealittle’s Celebration with the Nation

The Team from Givealittle

We’re so grateful to all the generous sorts who’ve chipped in to get us here. So, let’s lose the gifts… and turn our big day into a celebration with the nation.

For every $10 donated from you, Spark Foundation will give $10 too – up to a grand total of $10,000 across all 10 charities.
Give here

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2176 days ago

Free Lounge Suite

James from Avonhead

Hi,

We are moving and have a very comfortable lounge suite we can't take with us.
A 3 seater and 2 x one seaters that are free to a good home.
We need it picked up from Avonhead by Monday 3rd December.

Txt me on 0273987379 if you are interested.
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Hi,

We are moving and have a very comfortable lounge suite we can't take with us.
A 3 seater and 2 x one seaters that are free to a good home.
We need it picked up from Avonhead by Monday 3rd December.

Txt me on 0273987379 if you are interested.

Thanks,

James

Free

2184 days ago

Water saving tips

The Team from Christchurch City Council

To help everyone reduce water use this summer, we’ve got some simple conservation tips.

Our first (and one of the biggest ways you can help!) is to ditch the sprinkler and use a hand-held hose to water your garden instead.

Watering after 9pm or before 7am also gives your plants the best… View more
To help everyone reduce water use this summer, we’ve got some simple conservation tips.

Our first (and one of the biggest ways you can help!) is to ditch the sprinkler and use a hand-held hose to water your garden instead.

Watering after 9pm or before 7am also gives your plants the best chance to retain moisture.

Find out more bit.ly...

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2176 days ago

New site eyed for Hornby community facilities

The Team from Christchurch City Council

Kyle Park could become home to Hornby's new community facilities.

Find out more ahead of the community board meeting on Wednesday here at Newsline.

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2176 days ago

Tom is looking for his furever home. 'TOM AS LEFT THE SHELTER TO A LOVING HOME AND FAMILY"

Bronwyn Reader from Cat Rescue Christchurch

We have a supermodel in the mist ready for adoption. Young Tom is a gorgeous 10 month old cat who is super smoochy, is good with older children, loves everyone and has the most softest fur imaginable.

If you are interested in adopting Tom then please email adoptions.catrescue@gmail.com

Tom is on … View more
We have a supermodel in the mist ready for adoption. Young Tom is a gorgeous 10 month old cat who is super smoochy, is good with older children, loves everyone and has the most softest fur imaginable.

If you are interested in adopting Tom then please email adoptions.catrescue@gmail.com

Tom is on the front page of our 2019 Calender. How cool would it be to adopt that gorgeous kitten.

Pssss Tom might be upset as he looks like a she on the Calender. It is amazing how he has lost his white fur and become a jet black young handsome boy

Another pssss if you want to buy a 2019 Calender then please email fundraisingcatrescue@gmsil.com and we can sort you out.

2176 days ago

Sunday 2nd December

Activate Church Christchurch

Hi neighbours! Our overseeing minister, Sheridy Rogers, will be speaking at our Sunday morning gathering this week. Sheridyn is the Senior Pastor of Activate Church Hamilton. As always, the coffee will be hot at 10.15am! Hope you can join us!

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2176 days ago

Poll: Do you think Santa can be a woman?

Neighbourly from Neighbourly.co.nz

There have been a lot of discussions lately about whether Santa could be a woman. Even National Party Leader Simon Bridges joined the debate saying "just as Mary Poppins is a woman, Santa Claus is a man". What do you think? Can Santa be a woman? Read more here.

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Do you think Santa can be a woman?
  • 11.2% Yes
    11.2% Complete
  • 75.7% No
    75.7% Complete
  • 1.3% I'm not sure
    1.3% Complete
  • 11.8% I don't care
    11.8% Complete
3749 votes
2176 days ago

Flowers all year round with Resene!

The Team from Resene ColorShop Hornby

Enjoy the beauty of flowers year round. This clever flower wall is made using coffee filters and Resene testpots. Choose your favourite colour combinations to suit your room or create one as a colourful gift for someone you know who could use a little colour. Make the most of your weekend with this… View moreEnjoy the beauty of flowers year round. This clever flower wall is made using coffee filters and Resene testpots. Choose your favourite colour combinations to suit your room or create one as a colourful gift for someone you know who could use a little colour. Make the most of your weekend with this easy step by step project idea from Resene.

2177 days ago

World Buskers Festival printed programmes are out Monday!

Bread & Circus

Take a look through the full printed programme hot in the press! See the incredible performers coming to Christchurch this summer! There’s a show for everyone, so make sure you pass it around all your family and friends.

Ticketed shows are starting to sell out! Don't miss your chance to … View more
Take a look through the full printed programme hot in the press! See the incredible performers coming to Christchurch this summer! There’s a show for everyone, so make sure you pass it around all your family and friends.

Ticketed shows are starting to sell out! Don't miss your chance to see some of the most spectacular performances currently on the circuit.

Bread & Circus 2019 celebrates a rich 25-year history, bringing a whole month of extravaganza and delight to the streets, theatres, and pop-up venues of Christchurch, full of reimagined twists and turns.

Full programme out now!
Find out more!

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2178 days ago

Kombucha Scoby wanted

Lisa from Hornby

Hi I'm looking for a scoby so i can make kombucha tea.. if anyone has a spare or alternatively a cup of your kombucha tea I can make my own tea. Please contact if you can help.

2184 days ago

Poll: Should a regional rate be used to cover Christchurch stadium operating costs?

Nicole Mathewson Reporter from The Press

Mayors from across Canterbury are prepared to discuss a rates contribution towards the operating costs of Christchurch's in-development stadium.

But they have "a raft of quite meaty" questions over how it would be governed and how the contributions would be divided between regions.
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Mayors from across Canterbury are prepared to discuss a rates contribution towards the operating costs of Christchurch's in-development stadium.

But they have "a raft of quite meaty" questions over how it would be governed and how the contributions would be divided between regions.

What do you think? Tell us in the comments below (please write NFP if you don't want your comments published).

Read more: www.stuff.co.nz...

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Should a regional rate be used to cover Christchurch stadium operating costs?
  • 46.9% Yes, everyone should contribute
    46.9% Complete
  • 46.9% No, it's Christchurch's stadium
    46.9% Complete
  • 6.2% I'm not sure/something else (tell us your thoughts in the comments)
    6.2% Complete
612 votes
2192 days ago

Rowing lake in red zone would strain aquifers

Anna Williams Reporter from The Press

A new 1km regatta course at Kerrs Reach is proposed for Christchurch's red zone instead of a rowing lake rejected for straining the city's underground water supply.

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2180 days ago

Alert: Police investigating after needle was found in strawberry

Georgia Reporter from Stuff

Be aware neighbours,

A needle has been found inside a strawberry in a punnet purchased at a supermarket in South Canterbury.

A police spokeswoman said the fruit was purchased at a supermarket in Geraldine on Saturday morning.

Police were investigating the matter, she said.

To read more as this… View more
Be aware neighbours,

A needle has been found inside a strawberry in a punnet purchased at a supermarket in South Canterbury.

A police spokeswoman said the fruit was purchased at a supermarket in Geraldine on Saturday morning.

Police were investigating the matter, she said.

To read more as this story develops, click here.

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2180 days ago

Meet New Zealand's first quadruplets in 25 years

Georgia Reporter from Stuff

Hi neighbours,

Check out this sweet story! Quinn, Indie, Hudson and Molly are New Zealand's first quadruplets to be born in 25 years. The fraternal and identical set of twins from Timaru were born at Christchurch Women's Hospital in August. To read more about their story, click here.

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Hi neighbours,

Check out this sweet story! Quinn, Indie, Hudson and Molly are New Zealand's first quadruplets to be born in 25 years. The fraternal and identical set of twins from Timaru were born at Christchurch Women's Hospital in August. To read more about their story, click here.

Have you ever met quadruplets, or do quadruplets run in your family? Share your well wishes with us 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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