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Wondering about something in your neighbourhood?

Whether it's a new building going up or a strange noise you keep hearing, ask your neighbours here.

2627 days ago

Steam Mop

Audry from Wigram

I am desperately looking for a steam mop, shark steam mop or similar. Please help, maybe someone knows where I can get one.

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2626 days ago

Leather Lounge Suite

Firas from Lincoln

Hi All,
I am selling my lovely lounge suite which includes (3 + 1 + 1 seats lounge and the cushions).
In excellent condition. Genuine leather.
Brown colour.
Down size home and this must go.
From smoke and pets free home.
Must pick up from Lincoln, Flemington Subdivision
I will help to … View more
Hi All,
I am selling my lovely lounge suite which includes (3 + 1 + 1 seats lounge and the cushions).
In excellent condition. Genuine leather.
Brown colour.
Down size home and this must go.
From smoke and pets free home.
Must pick up from Lincoln, Flemington Subdivision
I will help to load them into your trailer.
For view please text/call
(021 0821 2981)

Price: $900

2623 days ago

CGHS student wins first Windsor Art Gallery high school art competition

Shannon Beynon Reporter from Christchurch Mail

Congratulations to all the students who took part in the first Windsor Art Gallery competition last week. The judges had a hard time coming up with a winner. All entries are on show at the art gallery until September 20 - check out the next generation of brilliance today!

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2624 days ago

Need inspiration for the school holidays?

Ara Institute of Canterbury

With an exciting range of activities on offer, the school holidays are the perfect time for students in Years 9-13 to experience Ara and have a whole lot of fun while they’re at it.

Our holiday workshops aim to educate and entertain through hands-on experiences. There are opportunities to … View more
With an exciting range of activities on offer, the school holidays are the perfect time for students in Years 9-13 to experience Ara and have a whole lot of fun while they’re at it.

Our holiday workshops aim to educate and entertain through hands-on experiences. There are opportunities to build robots and rockets, launch a mission to Antarctica and explore Japanese language and culture. All of our October holiday workshops are FREE. To secure a place, register online today!
Find out more

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2624 days ago

4 red geum plants

Grant from Halswell

These have become too big for where they were in our garden. 4 free plants - am sure they will come away again with fresh growth if you trim them back. Pick up from Longhurst Halswell

Free

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2625 days ago

85+ Theatre Programs - spanning 5 decades

Grant from Halswell

85+ Theatre Programs - spanning 5 decades

This collection has been collated sinced 1971 and includes programmes from Christchurch New Zealand, Auckland, Sydney, London and Broadway USA Playbills etc.

There are brass band concerts, Last Night of the Proms, Canterbury Children's Theatre … View more
85+ Theatre Programs - spanning 5 decades

This collection has been collated sinced 1971 and includes programmes from Christchurch New Zealand, Auckland, Sydney, London and Broadway USA Playbills etc.

There are brass band concerts, Last Night of the Proms, Canterbury Children's Theatre and Court Theatre shows along with big name musicals such as Chicago, Les Miserables, The Phantom of the Opera, The Wizard of Oz, La Cage aux Folles, Singing in the Rain and more.

Also some big name stars such as Dame Edna Everage, Pat Phoenix from Coronation Street in Gaslight, comedian Dave Allen, Kenneth McKellar, Andy Stewart, Dame Maggie Smith and international travelling shows such as The Irish Guards, Grimethorpe Colliery Band, Disney on Parade and the Moscow Circus.

Huge variety - some programmes also include the tickets and reviews.

Great collection for theatre lover.

Pick up from Halswell, Christchurch

Price: $40

2624 days ago

St John Ambulance fundraiser

Walter Town from Rolleston Indoor Bowls

On Saturday 16th September the Rolleston social Indoor Bowling Club are running our annual fundraising tournament for St Johns at the Rolleston Community Centre 94 Rolleston Drive. Entries are now open. Teams to be of 4 with a maximum of 2 competition playing players per team. Entries fees $20 per … View moreOn Saturday 16th September the Rolleston social Indoor Bowling Club are running our annual fundraising tournament for St Johns at the Rolleston Community Centre 94 Rolleston Drive. Entries are now open. Teams to be of 4 with a maximum of 2 competition playing players per team. Entries fees $20 per team. Each team to provide a raffle prize and a plate for supper. This is a fun evening suitable for all of the family. Hall opens at 6:45 pm and play commences @ 7:30 pm.
Enquires/Entries to:
walter.town@clear.net.nz: [03]-347-2190
Entries to be in by Friday 15th Sept.

Come along and help us to show our appreciation to St Johns for the wonderful service that they provide to our community in our time of need.

2625 days ago

Fire up the barbie; Meat Week is on!

FreshChoice New Zealand

We're celebrating Meat Week in our stores - this week only! You'll find a rack full of savings on your mince, steak, roasts, drumsticks, plus more! It's a perfect time to stock up on your meat favourites while prices are hot, and firing up the BBQ with friends and family. Find out more

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2625 days ago

Hornby Toast,asters

Graeme from Upper Riccarton

We had agreat evening last Wed. It was our Humorous speech contest and table topics contest. Gabi won the humorous speech contest and Vonny won our table topics contest. Both did us proud at the Area G4 contest, finishing second in both competitions. Well done ladies. Also to cap of the night … View moreWe had agreat evening last Wed. It was our Humorous speech contest and table topics contest. Gabi won the humorous speech contest and Vonny won our table topics contest. Both did us proud at the Area G4 contest, finishing second in both competitions. Well done ladies. Also to cap of the night Nicola Robertson won the award for Toastmaster of the Year. Well deserved Nicola your won of many jewels at the Hornby toastmasters club. Come along and learn how to speak with confidence, learn how to do a presentation. Learn new skills, be a better leader. Great if your job envoles speaking to groups of people. We are a very friendly and supportive club, no pressure to join. Just come along and watch.

2625 days ago

Have you seen this butterfly?

Mei Leng Wong Reporter from NZ Gardener & Get Growing

New Zealand's endemic southern blue butterfly (Zizina oxleyi) is now common only in Otago and Canterbury. Small populations of the southern blue can still be found within the wide distribution of the common blue in the North Island, but their future is unclear.

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2626 days ago

9/9 at 9am at no 9- Garage Sale 9 Cricklewood Place

Rowena from Avonhead

Hi there
we are holding a garage sale tomorrow
Beginning at 9am
Don't come any earlier please - we will still be preparing I'm sure.
Special interest for jigsaw puzzle lovers
Beautiful rat cage with accessories
Queen sized slat bed.
and lots of the usual "treasures"

2626 days ago

Poll: Mahuru Māori: what does waiata mean?

Shannon Beynon Reporter from Christchurch Mail

Morena.
Here's our fifth challenge for the week, leading up to next week's Māori Language Week - we'll be running these over the weekend as well, so only rua more to go.
How good is your reo? We're going to challenge you to guess what common Māori words and phrases mean … View more
Morena.
Here's our fifth challenge for the week, leading up to next week's Māori Language Week - we'll be running these over the weekend as well, so only rua more to go.
How good is your reo? We're going to challenge you to guess what common Māori words and phrases mean every day this week. Take your best guess - and no cheating (Googling) until after you've guessed!

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Mahuru Māori: what does waiata mean?
  • 92.3% A song
    92.3% Complete
  • 4.3% A harbour
    4.3% Complete
  • 3.4% A river
    3.4% Complete
  • 0% A cloth
    0% Complete
117 votes
2626 days ago

Love Food Hate Waste Workshops

Media Team from Christchurch City Council

A friendly reminder, the Food Lovers Masterclasses are happening next Tuesday and Wednesday. Along with great food waste knowledge, skills and techniques, all attendees receive a goodie bag valued at $100. Spaces are limited so book now to avoid disappointment.

Tuesday 12 September Workshop: … View more
A friendly reminder, the Food Lovers Masterclasses are happening next Tuesday and Wednesday. Along with great food waste knowledge, skills and techniques, all attendees receive a goodie bag valued at $100. Spaces are limited so book now to avoid disappointment.

Tuesday 12 September Workshop: bit.ly...

Wednesday 13 September Workshop: bit.ly...

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2627 days ago

Continued

Kate from Prebbleton

next thing I get notification from bank that my credit card was on hold due to suspicious activity. Rang them and sure enough charges on my credit card 😤😰😱 luckily westpac were onto it and spotted it. It's been a drama, o going, but be aware that unless emails from Apple end in … View morenext thing I get notification from bank that my credit card was on hold due to suspicious activity. Rang them and sure enough charges on my credit card 😤😰😱 luckily westpac were onto it and spotted it. It's been a drama, o going, but be aware that unless emails from Apple end in apple.com they are not legit!

2627 days ago

1961 magazine

Lee from Halswell

I have kept this beautiful old English magazine for years but it's time for it to go - excellent condition and so interesting to look through
$10

Negotiable

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