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This new book from Gordon Ogilvie will be of interest to many people in Halswell and surrounding areas. 'Place Names of Banks Peninsula and the Port Hills' is a history of the place names of Banks Peninsula, Lyttelton Harbour, the Port Hills and suburbs including Heathcote, Halswell and … View moreThis new book from Gordon Ogilvie will be of interest to many people in Halswell and surrounding areas. 'Place Names of Banks Peninsula and the Port Hills' is a history of the place names of Banks Peninsula, Lyttelton Harbour, the Port Hills and suburbs including Heathcote, Halswell and Tai Tapu. Ogilvie has been able to include rarely seen sketches and paintings from the Alexander Turnbull Library and Christchurch Art Gallery collections. You can read more about it here: www.canterbury.ac.nz...
Who are we?
We are descendants of NZ settlers who arrived prior to 1866. We share a common interest in the history of NZ and the achievements of all pioneers and settlers of all ethnicity.
OUR NEXT MEETING IS:
20 September 2017 at 2 pm (Wednesday)
Conversazione at: The Old Vicarage,
… View moreWho are we?
We are descendants of NZ settlers who arrived prior to 1866. We share a common interest in the history of NZ and the achievements of all pioneers and settlers of all ethnicity.
OUR NEXT MEETING IS:
20 September 2017 at 2 pm (Wednesday)
Conversazione at: The Old Vicarage,
335 Halswell Road
Halswell, Christchurch
Bring: articles of historic interest, photos, a family story that can be shared, books or magazines you wish to share. Research you may be doing.
Contact:
Melville Opie
Phone: (03) 384 1306
email: exti419@uclive.ac.nz
She's known for her million dollar smile but it is her five star customer service skills that is rea…
There’s only a month left of billboards and political debates before we head to the polling booths and decide who will lead our country. It’s a big decision that will influence the next three years.
From the living wage to homelessness, housing to transport, immigration to mental health - … View moreThere’s only a month left of billboards and political debates before we head to the polling booths and decide who will lead our country. It’s a big decision that will influence the next three years.
From the living wage to homelessness, housing to transport, immigration to mental health - Neighbourly wants to hear what is affecting your vote.
Is it a local issue in your community or something across the region? or the country?
Maybe you've switched sides or remaining loyal to one party - whatever your decision, we want to know what issues you’d like your ideal government to focus on. Let us know by commenting below!
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We wanted to know what Christchurch residents thought about transport. So we asked, and more than 4,500 people responded. Do you agree with them?
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Tracks don't close for lambing and the next four to five weeks are the most crucial time for new lambs. Make sure you keep your dog on a leash - and spread the word with your neighbours.
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Great weather for roof maintenance! We've been lucky enough to have been having calm, windless days - perfect for silicone sealing, waterblasting, moss removal/proofing, or a fresh lick of paint!
Give us a call on 03-3472635 to book yours in today!
Great weather for roof maintenance! We've been lucky enough to have been having calm, windless days - perfect for silicone sealing, waterblasting, moss removal/proofing, or a fresh lick of paint!
Give us a call on 03-3472635 to book yours in today!
It's a foggy Thursday morning in Lyttelton which, for a group of seafarers, means work-time and has …
Experience the stories and skills of a wide range of artists who will come to Christchurch in 2017 for this year’s Christchurch Arts Festival. Artists have come from places as diverse as China, Mexico, Denmark, the UK, South Korea, Sweden, Germany, Australia and our home-grown talent. We can’t … View moreExperience the stories and skills of a wide range of artists who will come to Christchurch in 2017 for this year’s Christchurch Arts Festival. Artists have come from places as diverse as China, Mexico, Denmark, the UK, South Korea, Sweden, Germany, Australia and our home-grown talent. We can’t wait! Go to www.artsfestival.co.nz... to find out more #gowild #chchartsfest
Have a look at the results of the pre-feasibility study on a multi-use arena for Christchurch.
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ACC legal spending has doubled in five years, jumping from $3.8 million in 2011 to $7.9m last year.
However, many injured Kiwis seeking to dispute rejected claims are concerned ACC is using private attorneys to outsmart them.
Russel Watts, 50, from Taupo, said he postponed his review earlier … View moreACC legal spending has doubled in five years, jumping from $3.8 million in 2011 to $7.9m last year.
However, many injured Kiwis seeking to dispute rejected claims are concerned ACC is using private attorneys to outsmart them.
Russel Watts, 50, from Taupo, said he postponed his review earlier this week after he found out he'd be facing off against a senior corporate attorney from Wellington.
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Afghan soldiers who fought shoulder to shoulder with New Zealand troops against insurgents in a deadly battle have spoken for the first time and described what really went on.
The soldiers were in the Battle of Baghak in August 2012 when two New Zealanders and four Afghans died, but were never … View moreAfghan soldiers who fought shoulder to shoulder with New Zealand troops against insurgents in a deadly battle have spoken for the first time and described what really went on.
The soldiers were in the Battle of Baghak in August 2012 when two New Zealanders and four Afghans died, but were never interviewed as part of the Court of Inquiry carried out by the New Zealand Defence Force.
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