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2831 days ago

Annual Plan - recreational facilities

Media Team from Christchurch City Council

#cccplan We are looking at ways to make our recreation facilities more accessible. One of the proposals included in our Draft Annual Plan is $2 family days once a month at Council pools. This would mean a rates increase of 45 cents per year for the average household. Do you think this is a good … View more#cccplan We are looking at ways to make our recreation facilities more accessible. One of the proposals included in our Draft Annual Plan is $2 family days once a month at Council pools. This would mean a rates increase of 45 cents per year for the average household. Do you think this is a good idea?

Tell us your thoughts below or make a formal submission at: www.ccc.govt.nz...

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2832 days ago

Love your neighbourhood - and your garden?

Jo McCarroll - NZ Gardener editor Reporter from NZ Gardener & Get Growing

Then check out your new neighbour on Neighbourly! NZ Gardener magazine's free Friday ezine Get Growing has just joined Neighbourly! That means you can have weekly gardening hints, tips and fruit and growing advice delivered right to your inbox from the experts at New Zealand's favourite … View moreThen check out your new neighbour on Neighbourly! NZ Gardener magazine's free Friday ezine Get Growing has just joined Neighbourly! That means you can have weekly gardening hints, tips and fruit and growing advice delivered right to your inbox from the experts at New Zealand's favourite gardening magazine...absolutely free! Just sign up here. Sign up before Monday 3 April and like this post and you'll be in the draw to WIN ONE OF 10 COPIES of NZ Gardener's new special edition Herbs & Superfoods, packed with homegrown ways to improve your and your family's health and wellbeing (RRP $15.90). Sign up now

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2832 days ago

Bring gourmet into the comfort of your own home!

FreshChoice New Zealand

Invite your friends, family or neighbour over for some gourmet takeaways at your house! This mouth-watering chicken, brie and plum pizza is a classic favourite. The red plum sauce, combined with sour cream, shredded chicken and melted cheese, creates an ultra tasty crowd pleasing meal. Bring … View moreInvite your friends, family or neighbour over for some gourmet takeaways at your house! This mouth-watering chicken, brie and plum pizza is a classic favourite. The red plum sauce, combined with sour cream, shredded chicken and melted cheese, creates an ultra tasty crowd pleasing meal. Bring gourmet takeaways into the comfort of your home with this sweet and savoury delectable pizza!

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2833 days ago

Before you fly, check the rules!

Media Team from Christchurch City Council

So, you’d like to fly your drone but are not sure where? Check out our neat animated video that helps explain the rules.

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2832 days ago

Seamstress' 'crazy dream' of sewing around the country comes to life

Shannon Beynon Reporter from Christchurch Mail

Sarah Lancaster and her colourful, solar powered caravan Cecil are bringing an old-time practice back into fashion.
Lancaster's mobile sewing hub offers customers clothing repairs on the spot and teaches them how to sew.
The Auckland woman is travelling the South Island with sewing … View more
Sarah Lancaster and her colourful, solar powered caravan Cecil are bringing an old-time practice back into fashion.
Lancaster's mobile sewing hub offers customers clothing repairs on the spot and teaches them how to sew.
The Auckland woman is travelling the South Island with sewing machines...

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2833 days ago

Walking Wednesday

Media Team from Christchurch City Council

Make the most of fresh Autumn days on the Waimakariri Walkway which traverses the thin strip of sand dunes between Brooklands Lagoon and the sea. Starts at Spencer Park and finishes at the Waimakariri river; grab some mates and go walking! #walkingwednesday #christchurchparks

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2833 days ago

Annual Plan - Budget Balancer

Media Team from Christchurch City Council

#cccplan Have a go at creating the city’s annual budget with our new budget balancer tool.
Check it out here: christchurch.budgetallocator.com...

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2834 days ago

Lancaster Park

Media Team from Christchurch City Council

A decision has been made about Lancaster Park. Read more at NEWSLINE

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2834 days ago

Port Hills fire update

Media Team from Christchurch City Council

Assessment work will begin today into ways to control run-off into waterways from areas of the Port Hills affected by last month’s fire.

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2835 days ago

Help baby kiwis with Operation Nest Egg!

FreshChoice New Zealand

FreshChoice Supermarkets are helping the Willowbank Kiwi Breeding programme to set up a new crèche for little kiwis as part of the Operation Nest Egg. SuperValue and FreshChoice have donated $5,000 to help give a head start to building the new kiwi pens. You can help too by donating at your local … View moreFreshChoice Supermarkets are helping the Willowbank Kiwi Breeding programme to set up a new crèche for little kiwis as part of the Operation Nest Egg. SuperValue and FreshChoice have donated $5,000 to help give a head start to building the new kiwi pens. You can help too by donating at your local FreshChoice supermarket from the 20th March until the 23rd April 2017! Learn more

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