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2153 days ago

Nominate your neighbourhood's Santa - comment below!

Reporter Sunday Star Times

We are on the hunt for New Zealand's most original, even legendary, Santas - can you help?? This will be someone that embodies the big guy with the white beard year round and who people in your neighbourhood often refer to as Santa.

Obviously, this person will also be the one that is called … View more
We are on the hunt for New Zealand's most original, even legendary, Santas - can you help?? This will be someone that embodies the big guy with the white beard year round and who people in your neighbourhood often refer to as Santa.

Obviously, this person will also be the one that is called upon each year to don the red suit to go out and about posing for photos, handing out presents and just be an all-around nice charitable person.

If you know of someone, please leave us a comment with your details and how we can get in touch with your local Santa. COMMENT BELOW!

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2151 days ago

What do you think of Christchurch's new sculpture?

Georgia Reporter from Stuff

Hi neighbours,

You might notice a new addition to Victoria Square in the new year! A new $319,000 taxpayer-funded sculpture paying tribute to the Treaty of Waitangi signatories is likely to be installed in the Christchurch park.

The two 4.75 metre-tall upright waka, titled Mana Motuhake, is by … View more
Hi neighbours,

You might notice a new addition to Victoria Square in the new year! A new $319,000 taxpayer-funded sculpture paying tribute to the Treaty of Waitangi signatories is likely to be installed in the Christchurch park.

The two 4.75 metre-tall upright waka, titled Mana Motuhake, is by carver Fayne Robinson, and commemorates the significant Treaty signatories and by extension would support the achievements and memory of Queen Victoria. To read more, click here.

What do you think of the sculpture? Will it add something new to Victoria Square? Share your thoughts with us in the replies below!
(Please add "NFP/not for print" if you do not want your images/ comments used on Stuff)

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2151 days ago

Showerdome shower top – stop steam forming

Install a Dome Chch Ltd

Install a Dome specialise in the installation of the Showerdome® shower top in Christchurch and surrounding areas. We are a family-owned and run business based in the suburbs of Christchurch and have a long and successful association with the Showerdome Ltd head office.

A trusted installer in … View more
Install a Dome specialise in the installation of the Showerdome® shower top in Christchurch and surrounding areas. We are a family-owned and run business based in the suburbs of Christchurch and have a long and successful association with the Showerdome Ltd head office.

A trusted installer in your local area for more than 10 years, our current installers have been working with us for 5 years and we regularly get amazing feedback about their workmanship and customer service.

Install a Dome can either supply and install a Showerdome® shower top or install one that you have already purchased. BOOK NOW!
Find out more!

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2151 days ago

Massive Bag of Womens and Mixed Clothing

Rachael from Rangiora

Wool bale of mainly womans mixed sizes and styles, some mens and childrens clothes. Used condition. Pickup East Belt Rangiora. Bag not included.

Price: $10

2157 days ago

New Brighton's original whale pool swims aside to make way for hot salt water pools

Nicole Mathewson Reporter from The Press

After 47 years of being enjoyed by thousands of children, New Brighton's original whale paddling pool has been demolished.

The pool and surrounding playground is making way for a $11.2 million hot salt water pool complex in the seaside Christchurch suburb.

A replica has been built in the … View more
After 47 years of being enjoyed by thousands of children, New Brighton's original whale paddling pool has been demolished.

The pool and surrounding playground is making way for a $11.2 million hot salt water pool complex in the seaside Christchurch suburb.

A replica has been built in the $5m neighbouring playground, which opened in December 2017, but seeing the original whale go had been hard for some people, North Beach resident and Coastal Burwood Community Board chairwoman Kim Money says.

2154 days ago

New school to open in the centre of town

Anna Williams Reporter from The Press

Christchurch's original urban school Ao Tawhiti Unlimited Discovery reopens in a $30 million building on the corner of Colombo and St Asaph streets in April.
But the school won't be like others, with no staffroom, offices, library, playground, or parking.
The school's director says … View more
Christchurch's original urban school Ao Tawhiti Unlimited Discovery reopens in a $30 million building on the corner of Colombo and St Asaph streets in April.
But the school won't be like others, with no staffroom, offices, library, playground, or parking.
The school's director says they will use the city as their playground, library, and museum. What do you think of this concept - would you like your child to go to a school in the city centre?

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2154 days ago

Painter Recommendations

Suzanne from Kaiapoi

Hi,
Wanting to know if anyone has had experience dealing with North Canterbury Painters and their workmanship? My In laws, in Kaiapoi, are needing their house and garage roof painted. They had a painter come and start the job but the job he has done so far has been terrible with poor workmanship … View more
Hi,
Wanting to know if anyone has had experience dealing with North Canterbury Painters and their workmanship? My In laws, in Kaiapoi, are needing their house and garage roof painted. They had a painter come and start the job but the job he has done so far has been terrible with poor workmanship and quality, but they had already paid him $1K. North Canterbury Painters have quoted to come and fix / finish the job but we cant find any information about them and I don't want them getting burnt again.
Any feedback is appreciated or other recommendations.

2152 days ago

Join your local Fitness Centre NOW - Pay nothing till 10th January

Rangiora Fitness Centre

December is here, so get a jump on your New Year’s resolution.
Join your local Fitness Centre (in Rangiora, Kaiapoi, Oxford & Amberley) TODAY and you won’t pay anything until 10th Jan 2019.

Sign up on-line or drop into the Fitness Centre to find out more.
Remember your membership at … View more
December is here, so get a jump on your New Year’s resolution.
Join your local Fitness Centre (in Rangiora, Kaiapoi, Oxford & Amberley) TODAY and you won’t pay anything until 10th Jan 2019.

Sign up on-line or drop into the Fitness Centre to find out more.
Remember your membership at our fitness centres helps support the work of the North Canterbury Sport & Recreation Trust in our community.

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2152 days ago

Silk scarf - CARON

Anne from Swannanoa - Ohoka

100 % silk
86 cm x 83 cm
It comes from FRANCE
From a famous brand : CARON

Price: $150

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2152 days ago

Edge HERMES - 100 % SILK - From FRANCE

Anne from Swannanoa - Ohoka

100 % SILK
From HERMES
The name of this one is : Brise de Charme
For classy and elegant women only
Very good condition

Price: $450

2154 days ago

Sending Christmas cards a simple gesture to help lonely older people

Nicole Mathewson Reporter from The Press

The simple gesture of sending a Christmas card could help tackle "the single biggest issue facing older people today".

It all started when Auckland woman Hannah Rodgers and her son, Jayden, committed to 100 days of kindness in the lead-up to Christmas last year.

"On day 65, Jayden … View more
The simple gesture of sending a Christmas card could help tackle "the single biggest issue facing older people today".

It all started when Auckland woman Hannah Rodgers and her son, Jayden, committed to 100 days of kindness in the lead-up to Christmas last year.

"On day 65, Jayden suggested we write a card for someone who might feel lonely at Christmas," Rodgers says.

Now Rodgers and her son want the campaign, Sending Love, to help 100,000 Kiwis of all ages as it returns for its second year.

Find out more about the initiative and how you can get involved by clicking the link below.

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2153 days ago

*WIN* a Christmas book pack!

Simon & Schuster

Click LIKE or THANK to go into a draw to win a pack of five best-selling books!

The pack includes Cassandra Clare’s brand new blockbuster, Queen of Air and Darkness, the epic finale to The Dark Artifices series; the ever-popular Kate Furnivall returns with her deeply moving The Survivors; … View more
Click LIKE or THANK to go into a draw to win a pack of five best-selling books!

The pack includes Cassandra Clare’s brand new blockbuster, Queen of Air and Darkness, the epic finale to The Dark Artifices series; the ever-popular Kate Furnivall returns with her deeply moving The Survivors; In Pieces is actress Sally Field’s haunting and powerful memoir; Fear is the inside story of President Trump, as only Bob Woodward can tell it; and finally, take a peek into Reese Witherspoon’s world with the beautiful Whiskey in a Teacup.

Simply click LIKE or THANK to enter! Goodluck!

T&Cs apply.
See more books!

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2176 days ago

Wanting contractors for balage

Andrew and Tracey from Swannanoa - Ohoka

We are In eyreton and wanting someone to come and make me some small bale balage. About 2-3 acres

2153 days ago

Summer fun a walk in the park for dog owners

The Team from Christchurch City Council

As the weather warms up, it's the perfect time to take your dog for a stroll around the city.

There are some places where your dog can run free and others where they can't.

Find out more about summer dog restrictions here at Newsline: bit.ly...

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2153 days ago

Harcourts wins gold for Quality Service in real estate sales

Harcourts Four Seasons Realty 2017 Ltd

Harcourts NZ has been awarded the Reader’s Digest Quality Service Gold Award in real estate sales for the second consecutive year.

The annual awards are decided via a robust survey by market research agency, Catalyst. Fifteen hundred respondents were asked to nominate a service provider in up to… View more
Harcourts NZ has been awarded the Reader’s Digest Quality Service Gold Award in real estate sales for the second consecutive year.

The annual awards are decided via a robust survey by market research agency, Catalyst. Fifteen hundred respondents were asked to nominate a service provider in up to 41 categories, including real estate sales. To qualify to vote on a category, respondents must have used a service provider from that industry.

The Gold Quality Service Award sits nicely alongside the Reader’s Digest Most Trusted Award we’ve held for six years in a row, 2013-2018.”

Readers Digest says it is confident that the results of this annual poll are the truly accurate measurement of New Zealand consumer sentiment in 2018, continuing into 2019.

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