Mairehau, Christchurch

1461 days ago

People's Choice Penguin: Christchurch art trail needs your vote

Jake Kenny Reporter from Community News

They might be black and white in the wild but a waddle of colourful penguins will be coming to Christchurch this summer – and you can help choose the final line-up.

The Pop Up Penguin project will see 115 specially designed sculptures located across the city from November.

The Wild in Art trail… View more
They might be black and white in the wild but a waddle of colourful penguins will be coming to Christchurch this summer – and you can help choose the final line-up.

The Pop Up Penguin project will see 115 specially designed sculptures located across the city from November.

The Wild in Art trail will include penguins painted by 50 established and up and coming artists and they will be in place for nine weeks, giving locals and visitors the chance to see them all.

Among the artists taking part is Indonesian artist Zulfirman Syah who survived the March 15 mosque attacks.

Stuff is inviting you to help commission one of the sculptures by voting for your favourite from five design finalists. Voting can be done here from midday on Monday until midday on Sunday, September 27.

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1463 days ago

What has your experience with Christchurch City Council been like?

Jake Kenny Reporter from Community News

In a bid to overturn a scathing approval rating, Christchurch City Council is making moves to create a new residents’ forum.

The council says it wants people to feel they are being listened to and their views are respected. It also wants more people to trust the council’s decision-making … View more
In a bid to overturn a scathing approval rating, Christchurch City Council is making moves to create a new residents’ forum.

The council says it wants people to feel they are being listened to and their views are respected. It also wants more people to trust the council’s decision-making process.

In May, the council released its annual residents’ survey, showing just half of the city’s residents were satisfied with the services it provided – down from 62 per cent last year.

Some 23 per cent of respondents were dissatisfied with council's performance and 27 per cent were neutral. It is the lowest result since 2007, when the question was first asked as part of the survey.

How do you feel about the council's performance? And will a new forum help? Give us your thoughts below.

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1453 days ago

ON NOW GIANT GARAGE SALE at 17 Salford Ave in Redwood.3rd October. 8.30--2.30

Derek and Maureen from Redwood

This garage sale has 4 families plus a kids toys garage sale.
Lots of items . General Items,garden items, tools,CD's, DVD's,,picture frames and signed original paintings to name just a few things.
ON NOW'

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1453 days ago

Mass recall of popular reusable coffee cups

Neighbourly.co.nz

Reusable coffee cup manufacturer Biopak has issued a recall for some products, due to the possibility of part of the cup detaching when liquid is present.

The Ministry of Business, Innovation & Employment (MBIE) issued the recall on September 30, advising people to stop using it immediately … View more
Reusable coffee cup manufacturer Biopak has issued a recall for some products, due to the possibility of part of the cup detaching when liquid is present.

The Ministry of Business, Innovation & Employment (MBIE) issued the recall on September 30, advising people to stop using it immediately as a user could be burnt or scalded.

What you need to know:

- Contact Biopak or ring 0800 246 725 to get a refund on faulty items.

- The products were sold from January 2013 to September 2020

- All resuable coffee cups (8oz, 12oz, 16oz) in plain green or white should be
returned to Biopak.

- Those with custom names “SexieCoffie”, “Columbit”, “Echo”, “Hedland”, “Crop to Cup” or “Home Grain”. Should be returned immediately.

To find out more about this recall, see the government recall website.

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1453 days ago

NEED HELP WITH YOUR SLIDING DOOR?

Exceed - we fix windows & doors

IS YOUR SLIDING DOOR NOT SLIDING PROPERLY??
The biggest issue that makes doors prone to coming off the tracks is lack of maintenance. Sliding doors, like all the other parts and systems in your home, require regular cleaning and maintenance ⚒
NEED SOMEONE TO SORT THIS OUT FOR YOU??

Exceed we fix… View more
IS YOUR SLIDING DOOR NOT SLIDING PROPERLY??
The biggest issue that makes doors prone to coming off the tracks is lack of maintenance. Sliding doors, like all the other parts and systems in your home, require regular cleaning and maintenance ⚒
NEED SOMEONE TO SORT THIS OUT FOR YOU??

Exceed we fix windows & doors team can help you with any issues with your sliding door.

Book a visit with us and let our experts get to the bottom of the issue, replace parts and make recommendations to get your door sliding smoothly again! ?

Every time you book a visit with us you support a Kiwi business and family. Buy local to support locals ????

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1454 days ago

Swan Plant Seeds - $3.00 for 100 seeds

Megan from Redwood

Individual bags of 100 Swan Plant Seeds for Sale.
$3.00 per bag.

Note - I have heaps of bags available.
Pickup from Redwood area.
Can post for $1.40 extra (cost of stamp)

Price: $3

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1454 days ago

Free Homemade Solar Dish -Great for Science Experiments

Megan from Redwood

Large Homemade Solar Dish for Science Experiments.
Approx 1.3m wide x .6m high.
Very sturdy. Great for those budding scientists. We managed to melt chocolate and cook an egg with it during Summer.
Free to anyone who would like it.
Pickup from Redwood.

Free

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1454 days ago

PICTURE FRAMES and signed paintings FOR SALE.

Derek and Maureen from Redwood

Many frames of assorted sizes and signed paintings for sale at the SALFORD AVENUE garage sale this Saturday 3rd Oct. From 8.30am to 2.30pm.

1454 days ago

To Giveaway: Egg Trays

Penny from Papanui

Eggs trays to giveaway as a one of lot. Pick up only in Papanui. Thanks

Free

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1455 days ago

Everything’s better at first light with Hummingbird Coffee

Hummingbird Coffee

We’re watching the sunrise from the heart of the city at Moment Café. For barista Emma, dawn means a quiet moment before rush hour with a long black brewed with their very own Hummingbird blend, ‘Moment’.

What’s your first light moment at Moment Cafe - Christchurch City?

Discover … View more
We’re watching the sunrise from the heart of the city at Moment Café. For barista Emma, dawn means a quiet moment before rush hour with a long black brewed with their very own Hummingbird blend, ‘Moment’.

What’s your first light moment at Moment Cafe - Christchurch City?

Discover what #BetterAtFirstLight means to us at hummingbirdcoffee.com
Find out more

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1455 days ago

Engine Hoist To Borrow?

Isaac from Mairehau

Hey there! I am traveling down with a pickup truck down to the south coast this Friday, to pick up an engine. I am wondering if there is anyone with an engine hoist/lift that I'd be able to borrow for the weekend. I don't mind paying $40 or so for letting me use it.

Thanks!

1455 days ago

SUCCESS!

Principal Immigration Adviser from Zealand Immigration

We are extremely happy to announce that at least 5 visas from a major retailer have been approved today after endlessly trying to convince INZ on employer compliance and other issues. From speaking to technical advisers to immigration managers; this has been ongoing for a while, but we very pleased… View moreWe are extremely happy to announce that at least 5 visas from a major retailer have been approved today after endlessly trying to convince INZ on employer compliance and other issues. From speaking to technical advisers to immigration managers; this has been ongoing for a while, but we very pleased with the outcome of these applications. Just goes to show how passionate we are to get the best services for our clients; and how we go the extra mile to make your dreams come true. 👏🤩🎉

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1461 days ago

New LED streetlights outside Christchurch home 'obscenely bright and intrusive'

Jake Kenny Reporter from Community News

Hey neighbours,

Every night Gary Bridgman’s Christchurch home is lit up like a sports stadium.

The Fendalton resident blames new LED streetlights installed on the street outside, and says complaints to the city council about an “unbelievable” glare coming through his windows have gone … View more
Hey neighbours,

Every night Gary Bridgman’s Christchurch home is lit up like a sports stadium.

The Fendalton resident blames new LED streetlights installed on the street outside, and says complaints to the city council about an “unbelievable” glare coming through his windows have gone unresolved for weeks.

The two lights either side of the house produce a whiter light than their predecessors, Bridgman says, causing the house to be “lit up like it’s floodlit” at night. He has seen other LED streetlights in his area that are “very good”.

Council says the complaints are being investigated and the contractor has been asked to provide a solution.

What are your thoughts on this? Have you had a similar experience? Let us know below.

1455 days ago

Cleaner wanted St Albans

Sam from St Albans

Hi there, we are wanting someone to clean our place once a week for a few hours, with a deeper clean (including windows) every now and then.

1455 days ago

Water quality data reveals a 'very mixed bag' for Canterbury rivers

Nicole Mathewson Reporter from The Press

Land Air Water Aotearoa found urban waterways generally had the worst water quality, followed by those flowing through pastureland, while those in native forest had the best.

One expert said it was hard to find a Canterbury river where at least one indicator was not degrading, but improving … View more
Land Air Water Aotearoa found urban waterways generally had the worst water quality, followed by those flowing through pastureland, while those in native forest had the best.

One expert said it was hard to find a Canterbury river where at least one indicator was not degrading, but improving quality was a long-term game and people need to keep their eye on the ball.

Read the full story here.

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