Kainga - Brooklands, Christchurch

Ryman’s Walk in Wednesdays

Ryman’s Walk in Wednesdays

Ryman villages across the country are open every Wednesday in October and November.

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1419 days ago

Stunning GARDEN ART set of 3

Barry from Rangiora

Stunning GARDEN ART set of 3
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Choose your colours to order
Pick up Rangiora
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28 Papawai Drive Rangiora

Price: $120

1419 days ago

SuperSeniors Newsletter December 2020

Office for Seniors

Our December SuperSeniors Newsletter is out now.

In this issue, we introduce you to the new Minister for Seniors, Hon Dr Ayesha Verrall. We also have tips from CERT NZ on avoiding scams this festive season, details on low-cost prepaid broadband for seniors and much more!

Make sure you read it … View more
Our December SuperSeniors Newsletter is out now.

In this issue, we introduce you to the new Minister for Seniors, Hon Dr Ayesha Verrall. We also have tips from CERT NZ on avoiding scams this festive season, details on low-cost prepaid broadband for seniors and much more!

Make sure you read it and pass it on to others you think might be interested bit.ly...

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1421 days ago

Christchurch Christmas markets - where do you go for gifts?

Jake Kenny Reporter from Community News

The Garden City is hosting a range of Christmas markets in the lead up to the festive season.

Markets on offer include an eco-friendly range of clothing, art, music and food across three storeys at The Boxed Quarter, weekly Sunday markets, a traditional Christchurch farmers market and a vegan … View more
The Garden City is hosting a range of Christmas markets in the lead up to the festive season.

Markets on offer include an eco-friendly range of clothing, art, music and food across three storeys at The Boxed Quarter, weekly Sunday markets, a traditional Christchurch farmers market and a vegan market offering in late December.

Do you go to markets for your Christmas shopping?

What is your go-to market each year to attend?

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1428 days ago

Black Doris Plum Tree wanted to buy

Linda from Parklands - Marshlands

Hi neighbors. I bought a new black doris tree and matching propagating plum tree and the doris looks like it has died. If you have one to sell OR new from nursery, please give me a tingle. It would have to be dwarf size and able to be dug out. Thanks. Linda 0274053257

1420 days ago

Santa's grotto and christmas market - 10-5 Saturday 5th December

The Team from Citizens Advice Christchurch Area

The woolston development project along with brickonymous are putting on a Christmas Lego grotto and market this Saturday as a fundraiser.
The Woolston Development Project (WDP) which began in 1987 is a non-profit community organisation which provides safe recreational/social/educational … View more
The woolston development project along with brickonymous are putting on a Christmas Lego grotto and market this Saturday as a fundraiser.
The Woolston Development Project (WDP) which began in 1987 is a non-profit community organisation which provides safe recreational/social/educational opportunities for children, women and families - see the link below to their website for more information about the work they do. Why not pop along to 497 Ferry road and support the great work they do.

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1421 days ago

$50 challenge: How to spend a day in Christchurch on an (almost) $50 budget

Nicole Mathewson Reporter from The Press

With vibrant urban precincts to explore, excellent museums and galleries, and plenty of good-value eating and drinking opportunities, you don't have to break the bank on a trip to the South Island’s biggest city.

Here’s our itinerary for how you can spend a day in Christchurch on a $50 … View more
With vibrant urban precincts to explore, excellent museums and galleries, and plenty of good-value eating and drinking opportunities, you don't have to break the bank on a trip to the South Island’s biggest city.

Here’s our itinerary for how you can spend a day in Christchurch on a $50 budget.

What are your tips for free or cheap eats and entertainment in Christchurch?

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1420 days ago

Neighbours Day Aotearoa is back and has even more ways you can get involved next year with their theme: The Great Plant Swap 🌻

The Team from Neighbourhood Support New Zealand

The first 200 to register their event, whether your usual BBQ, street party or something new like a plant swap, will be sent a packet of seeds to help you get started!

You can also write something nice (in 30 words or less) about your neighbours, community or acts of neighbourliness you've … View more
The first 200 to register their event, whether your usual BBQ, street party or something new like a plant swap, will be sent a packet of seeds to help you get started!

You can also write something nice (in 30 words or less) about your neighbours, community or acts of neighbourliness you've experienced with their new 'Notes for Neighbours' - any sort of note goes including poems! These will be shared on their Facebook, Instagram and website and 5 will be specially chosen to be featured on posters across Aotearoa.

Register your event, big or small, here today:

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1420 days ago

Pep Disability Youth group

Thomas from Parklands - Marshlands

Pep Disability Youth group

18 - 25 years of age

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Papanui Youth Development Trust - PYDT
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Pep Disability Youth group

18 - 25 years of age

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Papanui Youth Development Trust - PYDT

1a Harewood Road

Check Promo video today

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1420 days ago

What do you think of this new proposed social housing in Richmond?

Jake Kenny Reporter from Community News

The Ōtautahi Community Housing Trust (ŌCHT) has filed resource consent to redevelop 31 social housing units in Gowerton Place, Richmond. The new development would have 37 units.

Would you welcome these new two-storey units, or do you have concerns?

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1421 days ago

Swannanoa 150th Anniversary - First planning/ social gathering Tuesday 8th

Gill from Swannanoa - Ohoka

Do you have a connection (past or present) to Swannanoa School? In 2021, the school celebrates its 150th Anniversary and the current team would love your ideas on how this should be commemorated. Come along for a social chat at The Platform 6:30pm 8 Dec to share your ideas and maybe a story or two.… View moreDo you have a connection (past or present) to Swannanoa School? In 2021, the school celebrates its 150th Anniversary and the current team would love your ideas on how this should be commemorated. Come along for a social chat at The Platform 6:30pm 8 Dec to share your ideas and maybe a story or two. We look forward to seeing some familiar faces from the past! Click on the facebook event page for more info.
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1422 days ago

Have you been to New Brighton hot pools yet?

Jake Kenny Reporter from Community News

More than 60,000 people have poured into New Brighton’s beachside hot pools complex, He Puna Taimoana, in the first six months.

Have you been? Why/why not?

What are your thoughts on the new hot pools?

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1421 days ago

POPUP PENGUINS 🐧 | Meet our Harcourts Four Seasons Penguin, Kia Manawaroa.

Harcourts Four Seasons Realty 2017 Ltd

🖌Painted by the very talented Morgan Mathews-Hale.
🗺Located at: 215 High Street, Rangiora.
For Pop Up Penguins, Morgan has created this in a contemporary Te Waipounamu Māori style. This artwork relates to our urban resilience in Ōtautahi, Christchurch. A city positively adapting and … View more
🖌Painted by the very talented Morgan Mathews-Hale.
🗺Located at: 215 High Street, Rangiora.
For Pop Up Penguins, Morgan has created this in a contemporary Te Waipounamu Māori style. This artwork relates to our urban resilience in Ōtautahi, Christchurch. A city positively adapting and transforming amongst a series of trying times, as we continue to navigate our collective wellbeing and inclusive growth.

It’s begun, Penguins have been popping up all over the city! Download the Pop Up Penguin Trial Guide.

🔽Download your Trail Map🗺here - bit.ly...

🔽Download the app from Apple Store and Google Play, look for ‘Pop Up Penguins’.

You’ve got nine weeks to find them all - happy exploring!!🕵️

1437 days ago

Favourite foodie finds

Lorna Thornber Reporter from Stuff Travel

Hi everyone,
We'd be keen to hear about your favourite foodie finds on your travels through NZ. Have you come across a particularly amazing cafe, bakery restaurant or food truck? Had an especially delicious pie, burger, sandwich, smoothie bowl or cronut? Been to what must be one of the … View more
Hi everyone,
We'd be keen to hear about your favourite foodie finds on your travels through NZ. Have you come across a particularly amazing cafe, bakery restaurant or food truck? Had an especially delicious pie, burger, sandwich, smoothie bowl or cronut? Been to what must be one of the country's best fish and chip joints? Or been pleasantly surprised by a town's food scene? Please share the details below and include 'NFP' (not for publication) in your comment if you don't want it included in an article. Cheers.

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1425 days ago

Xmas window

Pauline from Kaiapoi

Anyone know someone that does Xmas designs on shop I does .Thank you

1422 days ago

Better balance is easy!

The Team from ACC New Zealand

Maintaining your balance is key to enjoying life and avoiding falls. With the easy-to-use app called Nymbl, you can improve your balance and live falls free.

You just need a smartphone or tablet. With Nymbl you’ll use simple and safe body movements and easy brain challenges like trivia. … View more
Maintaining your balance is key to enjoying life and avoiding falls. With the easy-to-use app called Nymbl, you can improve your balance and live falls free.

You just need a smartphone or tablet. With Nymbl you’ll use simple and safe body movements and easy brain challenges like trivia. It’s a technique called dual-tasking and it’s proven to be effective, it’s also fun. Just 10 minutes a day in the comfort of your own home and you can be Nymbl.

Register now to get Nymbl free. Nymbl is brought to you by Live Stronger For Longer and ACC, MOH and HQSC.
Learn more

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