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2319 days ago

New sporting future for Lancaster Park gravel

The Team from Christchurch City Council

Over the next few months around 40,000 tonnes of gravel will be trucked from Lancaster Park to Ngā Puna Wai to help form the platform for new sports hub's tennis courts.
Find out more on Newsline: bit.ly...

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2319 days ago

Information sought following assault in Riccarton

The Team from Neighbourly.co.nz

Police are appealing for information following an aggravated assault in Christchurch yesterday.

A 62-year-old man was walking along Rattray Street in Riccarton about 6pm when another man got out of a vehicle and demanded money.

The offender has then repeatedly hit the man with a pole-like … View more
Police are appealing for information following an aggravated assault in Christchurch yesterday.

A 62-year-old man was walking along Rattray Street in Riccarton about 6pm when another man got out of a vehicle and demanded money.

The offender has then repeatedly hit the man with a pole-like weapon. The victim was taken to hospital with moderate injuries.

He described the offender as Caucasian, in his mid-20s, about 6 foot 2, with short blonde hair. He was wearing black jeans, a black t-shirt with writing on the front and a green/khaki cap. The vehicle is thought to be a dark green or black rough-looking late-model sedan.

Anyone with any information about this incident is urged to contact Detective Constable Emmie Perham at Christchurch Police on (03) 363 7400.

Issued by Police Media Centre
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2321 days ago

Electrician wanted

Di from Halswell

I’m looking for an electrician to add a power plug to a wall in my bathroom. Near to an existing towel rail plug.

Please private message me if you can do this paid job.

Thanks, Di

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2320 days ago

Christchurch rose gardens get world recognition

The Team from Christchurch City Council

Nominated by the NZ Rose Society, Christchurch's Botanic Gardens' rose gardens were awarded at an international rose convention in Denmark last week.
Read more on Newsline: bit.ly...

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2320 days ago

Computer Repairs and Tech Support

Andrew King from The Computer Trainers - Tech Support

Hi Everyone

Looking for help with computer repairs and tech support? I've been working for myself for over 10 years now, am user-friendly and can help with most problems you might encounter.

I can help with technical support and troubleshooting, malware removal, data recovery and … View more
Hi Everyone

Looking for help with computer repairs and tech support? I've been working for myself for over 10 years now, am user-friendly and can help with most problems you might encounter.

I can help with technical support and troubleshooting, malware removal, data recovery and generally just making Technology work.

Cheers
Andrew
021 116-7074

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2321 days ago

The Christchurch Brick Show 2018 - on next weekend

Janice from Avonhead

The Christchurch Brick Show, featuring all things Lego, is on next weekend at Horncastle Arena. Awesome fun for all the family!

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2322 days ago

Thinking of hiring a Tradie?

Consumer Protection

Thinking of hiring a local contractor to do some renovations on your house? A good rule of thumb is to obtain more than one quote, particularly if you are investing a large sum of money.

- Do you know the difference between a quote or an estimate?
- Will you need to hire multiple contractors?
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Thinking of hiring a local contractor to do some renovations on your house? A good rule of thumb is to obtain more than one quote, particularly if you are investing a large sum of money.

- Do you know the difference between a quote or an estimate?
- Will you need to hire multiple contractors?

There can be big differences in the prices – make sure you ask why. If you want a good result, the more you think about upfront the better. Follow our checklists, information, and tools to help you through the process.
Find out more

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2325 days ago

Newspapers

Lisa from Halswell

Hi we are after newspapers .if anyone has some or wouldn't mind keeping some for us for a few weeks would be much appreciated. Thanks lisa.

2323 days ago

Tall Blacks to play World Cup qualifier here

The Team from Christchurch City Council

The Tall Blacks will play in Christchurch for the first time in 18 years for the FIBA World Cup Qualifying series. Read the full story on Newsline: bit.ly...

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2323 days ago

Make an emergency plan

The Team from Ministry of Civil Defence & Emergency Management

Emergencies are unpredictable, therefore it’s really important to make a plan to help you get through.

Having a discussion about alternative meeting places, what to do if you can’t contact each other or making a list of supplies are good things to think about when making a plan for an … View more
Emergencies are unpredictable, therefore it’s really important to make a plan to help you get through.

Having a discussion about alternative meeting places, what to do if you can’t contact each other or making a list of supplies are good things to think about when making a plan for an emergency.

What will be on your plan?

www.happens.nz...

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2324 days ago

Hook into the right box for safe turn

The Team from Christchurch City Council

Puzzled by the green painted boxes appearing on the road at some Christchurch intersections?
These boxes are for cyclists wanting to do hook turns.
Check out our video about right-turning cyclists on Newsline: www.ccc.govt.nz...

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2325 days ago

Jigsaw Puzzles

Penny from Avonhead

Hi
Is anyone interested in swapping jigsaw puzzles?  We have  maybe a couple of dozen 1000 piece puzzles with no missing pieces.


I can be contacted on 021622838.
Penny

2323 days ago

TVNZ On demand...

Hilary from Wigram

Anyone else having trouble with the new app? I can select a show but they don't always load...

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2353 days ago

Curtains/Sheers

Helen from Prebbleton

Curtains or Sheers wanted to buy. Must be clean and tidy.
Drop needs to be 220cm.

2325 days ago

New World Halswell pork recalled due to metal

Neighbourly from Neighbourly.co.nz

New World Halswell is recalling specific batches of its pork hock and pork shoulder roast as the product may contain metal. Have you been affected?

There have been no reports of injury, but the Ministry for Primary Industries urged customers who consumed the pork and have health concerns to seek… View more
New World Halswell is recalling specific batches of its pork hock and pork shoulder roast as the product may contain metal. Have you been affected?

There have been no reports of injury, but the Ministry for Primary Industries urged customers who consumed the pork and have health concerns to seek medical advice.

The ministry said the batches have a best before date of June 29 and 30 and were only sold at the Halswell store. The products were sold in clear plastic trays with clear plastic wrapping. Individual packaging sizes varied as it depended on the size of the meat.

Read more from the Star.Kiwi story here.
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