Kainga - Brooklands, Christchurch

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318 days ago

Council requests a pause to controversial housing density plans

Nicole Mathewson Reporter from The Press

The future of Christchurch’s housing intensification plan now sits with the new environment minister.

The Christchurch City Council decided on Wednesday to ask Environment Minister Penny Simmonds to pause the $4.2 million independent hearings process, which is considering housing density rules… View more
The future of Christchurch’s housing intensification plan now sits with the new environment minister.

The Christchurch City Council decided on Wednesday to ask Environment Minister Penny Simmonds to pause the $4.2 million independent hearings process, which is considering housing density rules imposed by the former Government.
Due to existing laws the council can not make the decision itself.

The intensification plan being considered allows three residential buildings of three storeys each to be built, without a resource consent, across vast parts of the city. It also allows for higher limits in main suburban centres.

The plan, which has garnered strong opposition from residents’ groups, provides enough space for housing for the next 150 years.
But the new Government has said it would make the density standards optional for councils.

Read the full story from reporter Tina Law here (subscription required).

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318 days ago

Summer Dreams Giveaway!

The Team from NZ Compare

WIN 1 of 2*$100 Prezzy Cards to fuel up your festive trip, groceries from your fav supermarket. Spend on goodies for your holiday!
CLICK below to ENTER.

What's your holiday vibe this year? Beach escape, overseas adventure, or a cozy staycation at home? Simply share your plans for a … View more
WIN 1 of 2*$100 Prezzy Cards to fuel up your festive trip, groceries from your fav supermarket. Spend on goodies for your holiday!
CLICK below to ENTER.

What's your holiday vibe this year? Beach escape, overseas adventure, or a cozy staycation at home? Simply share your plans for a chance to WIN!

Ends Dec 14th 2023!

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318 days ago

give away

Kelvin from Parklands - Marshlands

Hi there in neighbour land, I have been cleaning up garage and have an ace tone GT 7 combo keyboard and bass peddles to move along.
It has a stand as well. Now the good news,,she's in a bit of ruff condition and keyboard lights up when powered but no sound when pressing on the keys. I think … View more
Hi there in neighbour land, I have been cleaning up garage and have an ace tone GT 7 combo keyboard and bass peddles to move along.
It has a stand as well. Now the good news,,she's in a bit of ruff condition and keyboard lights up when powered but no sound when pressing on the keys. I think it's got its own speaker. might suit a electrical tech minded person to get going. Years ago, 25 plus, I replaced a burnt out resistor and got it going again for children to belt out there best silent night number, or 'od to joy. More pleasing than a recorder. It has a volume nob. It is a rather large unit, so takers will need some spare room. Also does any one know how to run/work lyric pad please.
I bought the app and loaded it on to my tablet and need a bit of help in running it. Thanks, in advance, so give me a call for more info. 021 295 0174.

321 days ago

Poll: Are Crocs the ugliest shoe?

The Team from Neighbourly.co.nz

Crocs are a controversial shoe choice across New Zealand with some schools banning them. It's fair to say you either love them or hate them, so which is it? Share if you're a croc-wearer, and vote how you're feeling about their iconic look.

Type 'Not For Print' if you … View more
Crocs are a controversial shoe choice across New Zealand with some schools banning them. It's fair to say you either love them or hate them, so which is it? Share if you're a croc-wearer, and vote how you're feeling about their iconic look.

Type 'Not For Print' if you wish your comments to be excluded from the We Say You Say column of your local paper.

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Are Crocs the ugliest shoe?
  • 56.6% Yes, they are very unattractive
    56.6% Complete
  • 15.3% No, they don't look bad
    15.3% Complete
  • 7.4% I think they look great
    7.4% Complete
  • 20.7% They do so much more than look pretty
    20.7% Complete
2778 votes
318 days ago

Have you entered Santa Paws yet?

Southern Cross Pet Insurance

If you have a furry friend at home, make sure you enter them in this year's Santa Paws - brought to you by Southern Cross Pet Insurance.

Whether it's your pooch in front of the Christmas Tree, your kitten curled up in a pile of tinsel or your parrot surrounded by parcels, we want to … View more
If you have a furry friend at home, make sure you enter them in this year's Santa Paws - brought to you by Southern Cross Pet Insurance.

Whether it's your pooch in front of the Christmas Tree, your kitten curled up in a pile of tinsel or your parrot surrounded by parcels, we want to see your pet ready for Christmas.

There's been hundreds of fabulous entries already - take a look here - and make sure you submit your photo today!
Enter now

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319 days ago

The Gift of Better Hearing

Triton Hearing

At Triton Hearing, we are dedicated to bringing the joy of better hearing to all New Zealanders. So this year, we’d like to give you the Gift of Better Hearing, to help you reconnect with the world and the people you love.

Simply get in touch to enjoy your gift of a complimentary upgrade … View more
At Triton Hearing, we are dedicated to bringing the joy of better hearing to all New Zealanders. So this year, we’d like to give you the Gift of Better Hearing, to help you reconnect with the world and the people you love.

Simply get in touch to enjoy your gift of a complimentary upgrade valued at $2,000, to enjoy even better hearing* when you purchase a new pair of hearing devices from Triton Hearing.
Find out more

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319 days ago

A Love Story for the Ages

Diana Isaac Retirement Village

Diana Isaac Village resident Maria has a love story for the ages, being flown on a ‘Bride Flight’ by her beloved Peter from their home country of the Netherlands to New Zealand as part of an international air race.

In 1953 a London to Christchurch challenge was organised. The reward for … View more
Diana Isaac Village resident Maria has a love story for the ages, being flown on a ‘Bride Flight’ by her beloved Peter from their home country of the Netherlands to New Zealand as part of an international air race.

In 1953 a London to Christchurch challenge was organised. The reward for first place (in what was then the world’s longest air race – of 19,756 kilometres) was mainly glory but also a Harewood Gold Cup, named after Christchurch Airport’s operating name in the 1950s.

Competing airlines, amongst the eight airlines, included the Netherlands’ KLM Royal Dutch Airlines Douglas DC-6A, on which Maria travelled. There was also a BEA Vicker Viscount 700 and the RNZAF’s Hadley Page Hastings.

Click to read their full story.

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319 days ago

AWARD WINNING COOK BOOKS

Sue from Swannanoa - Ohoka

Hi everyone, we have just arrived back from Rhya'd in Saudi Arabia with three awards.
'A Table at Tangleby' won the Gourmand 'Best Cookbook in the World' in the entertaining section.
'Tails of Tangleby Gardens' won the Gourmand 'Best Children's … View more
Hi everyone, we have just arrived back from Rhya'd in Saudi Arabia with three awards.
'A Table at Tangleby' won the Gourmand 'Best Cookbook in the World' in the entertaining section.
'Tails of Tangleby Gardens' won the Gourmand 'Best Children's Cookbook in the World and Best Illustrations in the World.
If you would like to purchase any of my books they are stocked at The Platform in Mandeville, Emma's in Oxford and The Rusty Acre in Mandeville or online at www.tangleby.co.nz...

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332 days ago

Share your Christmas tips, tricks and recipes!

The Team from Neighbourly.co.nz

It can be a stressful time preparing meals and braving the shops at Christmastime. If you're fairly 'seasoned' at Christmas, perhaps you've got some tips or tricks that make the silly season easier...

Share your festive ideas with the Neighbourly community! Anything from how … View more
It can be a stressful time preparing meals and braving the shops at Christmastime. If you're fairly 'seasoned' at Christmas, perhaps you've got some tips or tricks that make the silly season easier...

Share your festive ideas with the Neighbourly community! Anything from how to best re-heat potatoes, inexpensive gift ideas, your household's traditions or any crafty ideas for tree decorations. We'd love to hear them all - they may make a neighbour's Christmas a littler brighter.🎄

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320 days ago

Raspberry + Thornless Blackberry plants (with fruit) for sale $25 ea

Richard from Rangiora

This sale is for raspberry and thornless blackberry plants. 1 large Blackberry is $30, all other plants $25 each. Each plant has fruit!! All plants are in top-quality soil.

Buy asap before the fruit ripens.

All raspberries have been transplanted from existing Clutha, Heritage and Lewis … View more
This sale is for raspberry and thornless blackberry plants. 1 large Blackberry is $30, all other plants $25 each. Each plant has fruit!! All plants are in top-quality soil.

Buy asap before the fruit ripens.

All raspberries have been transplanted from existing Clutha, Heritage and Lewis varieties. They produce fantastic raspberries. The thornless blackberries are Black Satin.

I have 6 Raspberry plants and 3 Thornless Blackberry plants

Bulk Deal:
Spend $100, and I’ll include an extra two smaller plants.

TIP: Keep in pots until all fruit is picked. Then transplant.

Pick up in Rangiora. However, for a $100 purchase, I'm happy to deliver within 30 minutes of Rangiora for an extra $10.

We need to exchange mobile numbers before pickup.

Are you concerned about root spread when growing raspberries and blackberries?
If you are concerned re how to grow raspberries and keep them contained - fear not! It's not difficult to achieve. I’m happy to explain how to keep them under control and give you a 1-page ‘How To’ guide.

320 days ago

Charity Recycled Clothing Sale

Georgina from Rangiora

Recycled Clothing Sale: 176 King Street, Rangiora

Get ready for a festive fashion frenzy because the "Recycled Clothing on King Street" Christmas Sale 4 days only! 🎅👗

📅 Date: Tuesday 5 - Friday 8 December

🕘 Time: 10 am - 3 pm

📍 Location: Recycled Clothing on … View more
Recycled Clothing Sale: 176 King Street, Rangiora

Get ready for a festive fashion frenzy because the "Recycled Clothing on King Street" Christmas Sale 4 days only! 🎅👗

📅 Date: Tuesday 5 - Friday 8 December

🕘 Time: 10 am - 3 pm

📍 Location: Recycled Clothing on King Street, 176 King Street Rangiora. (Due to road works on King street access from Waimakariri Council car park, entrance Percival street and walk through to King Street)

🌟 Sale Details:
💲 Each item - ONLY $1! 🤑
🛍️ Fill-a-bag - JUST $5! (Bags provided)
🤑 Cash Only, Please!

The sale is on from Tuesday, December 5th, to Friday, December 8th, from 10 am to 3 pm. It's a shopping extravaganza you won't want to miss!

All proceeds go to our two amazing charities, Operation Cover Up (Supplying warm winter blankets and woolen goods to Eastern Europe) and Step out in Faith (building schools and houses, providing education and teaching self-sufficiency to widows and orphans in Africa)

Share this post with all your friends and make it a shopping date! Let's make this holiday season both stylish and sustainable. 🛒✨ #RecycledFashion #ChristmasSale #TomorrowIsTheDay #ShopSmart #KingStreetFinds

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321 days ago

Win this brand-new home!

Heart Foundation

For only $15 a ticket, you could be in to win this brand-new, fully furnished Jennian home in Clarks Beach, Auckland worth over $1 million.

Featuring three bedrooms, two bathrooms and an open plan kitchen, living and dining area, this home is waiting to be lived in and loved by its new owners. … View more
For only $15 a ticket, you could be in to win this brand-new, fully furnished Jennian home in Clarks Beach, Auckland worth over $1 million.

Featuring three bedrooms, two bathrooms and an open plan kitchen, living and dining area, this home is waiting to be lived in and loved by its new owners.

Make this property your permanent residence, a holiday home, rent it or even sell it – it could be all yours! Don’t forget, tickets also make great gifts.

Celebrate the Heart Foundation’s 30th Anniversary Lottery and get your tickets today.
Buy tickets now

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321 days ago

Summer Savings Tips

The Team from NZ Compare

Worried about high power bills with the aircon running? Need data for road trips? Heading away for a couple of weeks and want to avoid overpaying on your bills?

Discover the ultimate guide to Summer Savings in our latest article! Let the sun shine without burning your budget this holiday … View more
Worried about high power bills with the aircon running? Need data for road trips? Heading away for a couple of weeks and want to avoid overpaying on your bills?

Discover the ultimate guide to Summer Savings in our latest article! Let the sun shine without burning your budget this holiday season. Dive into the tips now!
Get Tips Now

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321 days ago

🎉 Upcoming local markets 🎉

Sharon from Rangiora

Come and check out our handmade gifts crafted right here in Rangiora📍

There will be candles, macramé plant hangers, hand drawn gift cards + more, all at the stall Rusty + Oak.🕯🪴

We will be situated on the grass area next to the Rangiora Vet Centre on Thursday 7th, 14th + 21st Dec 🛍

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Come and check out our handmade gifts crafted right here in Rangiora📍

There will be candles, macramé plant hangers, hand drawn gift cards + more, all at the stall Rusty + Oak.🕯🪴

We will be situated on the grass area next to the Rangiora Vet Centre on Thursday 7th, 14th + 21st Dec 🛍

Whether it's to gift a loved one, colleague or friend, to fill your stockings or to treat yourself, our gifts will fulfill all of your possible needs! 🎁💕

P.S: The payment options for Rusty + Oak are cash and online banking.

Look forward to seeing you all there!✨️
From mia 🔆

322 days ago

$20,000 New Home Offer...

The Team from Ryman Healthcare

Whether you're looking to find a home with the freedom to embrace adventures or a place that feels like home for the whole family; now is the time to buy a Ryman independent apartment, townhouse or serviced apartment and reward yourself too. With more money staying in your pocket, it’s yours… View moreWhether you're looking to find a home with the freedom to embrace adventures or a place that feels like home for the whole family; now is the time to buy a Ryman independent apartment, townhouse or serviced apartment and reward yourself too. With more money staying in your pocket, it’s yours to spend!

Purchase an occupation right to any Ryman independent apartment or townhouse and receive a $20,000 credit on settlement. Or purchase an occupation right to any serviced apartment and receive a $10,000 credit on settlement.*

Offer valid until 22 December 2023.
*Terms and conditions apply, visit rymanhealthcare.co.nz/ts&cs
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