Mairehau, Christchurch

Seen anything suspicious lately?

Seen anything suspicious lately?

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1046 days ago

Trying to get a new visa or have a question about the Immigration process

The Team from Citizens Advice Christchurch Area

Our free Immigration advice clinics has appointments between 11am-1pm tomorrow . The clinics is will be held via zoom .
If you would like to book in, email Christchurchclinics@outlook.com before 3pm today .

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1046 days ago

Happy Valentines Day

Patrick Koot from Elusion Electrical Ltd

Picking the perfect valentine is a little bit like the perfect finish on any hone improvements. If you chose quality from the start it reaps long term perfection.

We have been doing a little open homing recently and boy you really can tell the people who have saved a little bit here and there or … View more
Picking the perfect valentine is a little bit like the perfect finish on any hone improvements. If you chose quality from the start it reaps long term perfection.

We have been doing a little open homing recently and boy you really can tell the people who have saved a little bit here and there or attempted to do it themselves. Elusions products are sometimes a little more expensive than sourcing yourself but it comes with that quality guarantee.

Hopefully your Valentine spoils you today!
Patrick, Shannon and team

1046 days ago

How about heart-shaped foliage plants for your Valentine?

Mei Leng Wong Reporter from NZ Gardener & Get Growing

It's not too late to grab these sensational plants for your green-fingered, houseplant-loving Valentine. Here's a quick guide to the hottest indoor plants for that special person in your life.

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1046 days ago

Addictive Eaters Anonymous

The Team from Addictive Eaters Anonymous - Christchurch

Monthly AEA Web Events
Held on the third Sunday of the month from 9.00 to 10.00am.

Free monthly online meeting on Zoom with three 10 minute speakers and followed by member sharing. Anyone can join from their phone, desktop, mobile and tablet devices. ALL WELCOME

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1046 days ago

northern community market

Stephanie from Redwood

The Northern Community Market is going ahead on Saturday 19th.
A brief description of items on offer
Fresh produce, coffee, huge muffins donuts, unique house and garden items, plants, (vege, flowers and house plants), garden boxes and ladders, mobile massage, honey arts and crafts:

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The Northern Community Market is going ahead on Saturday 19th.
A brief description of items on offer
Fresh produce, coffee, huge muffins donuts, unique house and garden items, plants, (vege, flowers and house plants), garden boxes and ladders, mobile massage, honey arts and crafts:

There is something for everyone so come down and check out Northern Community Market at the Redwood Hotel

Parking is 18 Prestons Road behind liquor land.

There is still a few spaces left if you would like to have a stall.

Email: northernmarketchristchurch@gmail.com

Look forward to seeing you at the new venue.

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1046 days ago

Share the love around Neighbours!

The Team from NZ Compare

Happy Valentines Day from the team at NZ Compare!
Take the time today to enjoy the love that surrounds you. Pass it onto your friends, family, pets, maybe even a neighbour! Brighten someone's day.

Don't forget to show yourself some love too!

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1046 days ago

Want to recognise your favourite local business?

Prospa

We all love a cheeky grin and a wave from our local grocer, or a toot from the delivery driver, or a coffee order that’s ready before we arrive. And especially over the last year, it’s been the small businesses in our communities that have almost made things seem ‘normal’. 

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We all love a cheeky grin and a wave from our local grocer, or a toot from the delivery driver, or a coffee order that’s ready before we arrive. And especially over the last year, it’s been the small businesses in our communities that have almost made things seem ‘normal’. 

Give your favourite local business owner the recognition they deserve by nominating them in the 2022 Prospa Local Business Hero awards.
Nominate now

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1046 days ago

Take the easy way in

Metro

Attention Waimakariri residents. Your weekday commute just got easier!

Metro’s weekday direct bus services from Kaiapoi and Rangiora to central Christchurch include four morning trips and five afternoon trips back to each town. The buses even have free wifi and USB changing ports.

Sit back … View more
Attention Waimakariri residents. Your weekday commute just got easier!

Metro’s weekday direct bus services from Kaiapoi and Rangiora to central Christchurch include four morning trips and five afternoon trips back to each town. The buses even have free wifi and USB changing ports.

Sit back and enjoy your non-stop commute while you take some time to clear those emails, make some calls, read a book, or just sit and let the mind wander. Keen to find out more? Visit metro.co.nz/traveltochch
Find out more

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1048 days ago

Adidas woman's shoes

Marilyn from Northcote

Size 9..us8. UK 6.5 worn for 10mins..too small! Near new condition. $30 ono Pls tx marilyn 0210740328

Price: $30

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1048 days ago

New adidas woman's hoodie

Marilyn from Northcote

"Inspired by Stella McCartney" making it a higher quality item. Unusual colour..deep brown/ purple. Size small. Side zip pockets. Well made. Attractive paneling. $30 Ono. Please tx Marilyn 0210740328

Price: $30

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1048 days ago

DRESS SHOES Size 11 LIKE NEW.

Derek and Maureen from Redwood

These shoes are from my deceased brothers estate and are like new . They would have only been used a few times. The deal comes with a FREE pair of slippers also size 11. If interested please private message me. Pick up is in Redwood.

Price: $25

1048 days ago

Hunger for Colour – Swap food for a FREE Resene testpot!

Resene

Bring 2 cans of food into your local Resene ColorShop and swap them for 1 Resene testpot (60-80ml).

Resene will then donate all the food brought in to The Salvation Army local foodbanks.

By adding a little more colour to your life you can also help those in need. When you bring in 2 cans of … View more
Bring 2 cans of food into your local Resene ColorShop and swap them for 1 Resene testpot (60-80ml).

Resene will then donate all the food brought in to The Salvation Army local foodbanks.

By adding a little more colour to your life you can also help those in need. When you bring in 2 cans of food you'll save on your testpot purchase (save up to $5.90 on an 80ml testpot) while also helping provide disadvantaged Kiwis with food parcels when they need them most.

So start gathering up those cans and bring them into your local Resene owned ColorShop.
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1049 days ago

Artistic shopping bag

The Team from Resene ColorShop Shirley

Less is best – plastic that is. So what better way to help the environment than to create your own fun, reusable calico shopping bag? Paint your own with Resene testpots.

Find out how to create your own.

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1050 days ago

Are you on the right power plan?

The Team from NZ Compare

We’ve all spent a lot of time at home last year, so many of us are in the same boat when it comes to our high power bills! GULP!

More Kiwis are now working from home, if that's you then it's time to check if you’re on the right power plan. SWITCH, SAVE and SMILE this Summer!

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We’ve all spent a lot of time at home last year, so many of us are in the same boat when it comes to our high power bills! GULP!

More Kiwis are now working from home, if that's you then it's time to check if you’re on the right power plan. SWITCH, SAVE and SMILE this Summer!

Compare with our help and find the right power plan for your household! It’s easy as!

Visit Power Compare to get yourself a better deal. Our service is free, we’re Kiwis helping Kiwis compare what’s out there across PowerBroadband and Money.
COMPARE MY POWER!

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1058 days ago

As a Christchurch street is blighted by starlings, how do you get rid of the winged pests?

Nicole Mathewson Reporter from The Press

From reporter Lee Kenny:
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For the Christchurch residents living in a street blighted by bird poo starlings are a menace – but how do you deal with the flying pests?

According to New Zealand Birds Online, the common starling was introduced for insect control, but they … View more
From reporter Lee Kenny:
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For the Christchurch residents living in a street blighted by bird poo starlings are a menace – but how do you deal with the flying pests?

According to New Zealand Birds Online, the common starling was introduced for insect control, but they are now found across Aotearoa and the Subantarctic Islands.

They nest in hollow trees, under house eaves and even in letter boxes. As well as creating a mess, they eat crops and make a noise, which some people find annoying.

There are a range of methods to discourage starlings, from the cheap to the costly.

Westport-based Maintrac Group sells a range of equipment for dealing with pests, like starlings.

These include the high-tech Bird-X, a $795 device that uses red and green laser beams to deter birds.

Deploying bird spikes is among the least expensive options. The stainless steel spikes can be adhered to surfaces, preventing birds from landing and therefore pooping on property below.

“A successful way to deter starlings is to prevent them from landing,” Maintrac Group's website says.

“Starlings need a lot of energy just to fly, so if they are prevented from landing near a food source they soon use up what energy they do have, and have to move off to other areas to feed. If one goes, they all go.”

Shiny holographic tape can also be applied to surfaces to discourage the birds from settling, while an artificial osprey hawk does a similar job.

Another option is a Carousel Gas Gun, which makes a loud bang and scares unwanted birds away.

The noise will be familiar to anyone who has spent time in the countryside, but the intermittent blasts might not be suitable for suburbia.

A less noisy option might be an ultrasonic bird and animal repellent, which emits a high-frequency sound to scare away flying pests.

Despite the thousands of starlings that descend on Dudley St, Richmond, each summer, one pest expert said they are not a common problem in Christchurch.

“The bird-work we do is usually involving pigeons,” Gary Hendrikse, director of Elite Pest Control, said.

“I don't think I've ever had a call to get rid of starlings.

“The only other nuisance birds are ones that nest in people's ceilings, that's often to do with preventing access.”

Other methods for discouraging starlings include removing nests and food sources, and patching up holes to areas that could be used as a nesting site.

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