Mairehau, Christchurch

1558 days ago

New light show for Christchurch

Anna Williams Reporter from The Press

Christchurch will still be lit up this year despite one of the city's most popular festivals being postponed.
Christchurch Is Lit will run from July 1 to 29 from 6pm to 11pm each day and feature more than 20 light creations throughout the city.

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1555 days ago

Foraging on Banks Peninsula

Anna Williams Reporter from The Press

If Peter Langlands needed to, he could eat for free. On an average day, he'd find 50 to 75 edible greens along the foreshore.
Do you forage for food? If so, where are the best spots to forage in Canterbury?

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1553 days ago

Penguin sculptures arrive in Christchurch for new art trail

Anna Williams Reporter from The Press

A waddle of penguins has flown into Christchurch to be decorated by school children and artists and installed on city streets.
The sculptures will be displayed for about 10 weeks across Christchurch before being auctioned off to raise money for Cholmondeley Children's Centre.

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1553 days ago

#AotearoaOfKindness: Mobilising the kindness DNA

Sarah Macdonald from Volunteering New Zealand

Volunteering New Zealand is mobilising the kindness DNA with our new #AotearoaOfKindness campaign for National Volunteer Week!

We're calling on people to share their stories of acts of kindness. We're calling on people to thank those who have shown acts of kindness that contribute to an … View more
Volunteering New Zealand is mobilising the kindness DNA with our new #AotearoaOfKindness campaign for National Volunteer Week!

We're calling on people to share their stories of acts of kindness. We're calling on people to thank those who have shown acts of kindness that contribute to an Aotearoa of Kindness.

Call to action – keep shaping the world we want to live in:

• Look for where kindness, mahi aroha, work for love, has impacted your life.
• Show your thanks to those people giving kindness and mahi aroha through #AotearoaOfKindness.
• Connect or reconnect with a community or a cause that’s important to you through volunteeringnz.org.nz/finding-volunteer-roles.

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1555 days ago

Einstein and how he discovered relativity

Don from Parklands - Marshlands

He was on his second cup of coffee and bemusing the energy he experienced, he astutely wrote on his chalkboard ENERGY = milk + coffee + coffee
or as it came to be known energy = mc squared.

1555 days ago

Are you worried draughty windows or doors are driving up your power bill?

Exceed - we fix windows & doors

Hi Neighbours,
If you have draughts coming from gaps around your windows, there is almost no point turning on the heater - as it’s like money leaking out the window.
One of the main causes of draughts is friction stays. If your windows are hard to open or flopping open, they need replacing!
Call … View more
Hi Neighbours,
If you have draughts coming from gaps around your windows, there is almost no point turning on the heater - as it’s like money leaking out the window.
One of the main causes of draughts is friction stays. If your windows are hard to open or flopping open, they need replacing!
Call us to replace the friction stays to ensure a good seal between frame and window and we will also replace twin leaf backing seals on the same window for FREE -

At Exceed - we fix windows & doors, we have Technicians Nationwide, including several in your area ready to help.

Take advantage of our winter promo and let us help you create a warmer, healthier and energy efficient home.

T&C's apply - Head to our website for more info and book a visit today!

Don't miss out - Offer ends 15th July!

1554 days ago

Poll: How do you fold your towels?

Jo Haywood Reporter from Homed

Hey neighbours, is there a right way to fold towels? It seems it's a topic lots of people have strong opinions about.

The most popular options are the quick-and-easy triple fold, or folding the outer edges towards the centre before folding in thirds, to create a plusher, more spa-like look. … View more
Hey neighbours, is there a right way to fold towels? It seems it's a topic lots of people have strong opinions about.

The most popular options are the quick-and-easy triple fold, or folding the outer edges towards the centre before folding in thirds, to create a plusher, more spa-like look. But what do you do? And who knew folding towels could be so controversial?

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How do you fold your towels?
  • 34.4% Basic - Fold in half three times
    34.4% Complete
  • 39.9% Plush - Fold towards the centre, then in thirds
    39.9% Complete
  • 16.4% Rolled - No folds allowed
    16.4% Complete
  • 9.4% None of the above
    9.4% Complete
1515 votes
1554 days ago

It's National Volunteer Week!

Sarah Macdonald from Volunteering New Zealand

National Volunteer Week honours the collective energies and mana of volunteers in Aotearoa. They grow our people, open minds, open hearts and create joy.

National Volunteer Week 2020 runs from June 21-27. This year’s theme is ‘Te Hua o te Mahi Tahi I The benefit of working together’. 

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National Volunteer Week honours the collective energies and mana of volunteers in Aotearoa. They grow our people, open minds, open hearts and create joy.

National Volunteer Week 2020 runs from June 21-27. This year’s theme is ‘Te Hua o te Mahi Tahi I The benefit of working together’. 

Join us this National Volunteer Week to celebrate how our communities are stronger when working together.

#NVW2020 #mahitahi #teamwork #tautoko #support #volunteers #thankyou #AotearoaOfKindness

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1555 days ago

Nutrimetics Sale - up to 70% off

Jordana Cook from Jordy's Nutrimetics Page

Offers available until Wednesday, message my to order or shop direct from my website: www.nutrimetics.co.nz...

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1554 days ago

Antique Sterling Silver

Robyn from Mairehau

Stirling Silver 1897 London
Hinged Lid Canister
Diameter 60mm
Height 80mm
Condition Very good

Price: $200

1555 days ago

Have you got an indoor jungle? You could be a Houseplant Hero!

Mei Leng Wong Reporter from NZ Gardener & Get Growing

Got an urban jungle in right in your own home? Can't stop with the hoyas? Friends claim you're addicted to indoor plants? Send us photos! The winner of our Houseplant Hero 2020 competition will receive $500 worth of Yates products and $300 of Kings Plant Barn vouchers. Two runners-up will… View moreGot an urban jungle in right in your own home? Can't stop with the hoyas? Friends claim you're addicted to indoor plants? Send us photos! The winner of our Houseplant Hero 2020 competition will receive $500 worth of Yates products and $300 of Kings Plant Barn vouchers. Two runners-up will get $250 worth of Yates products and $150 of Kings Plant Barn vouchers. Here's how to enter the competition.

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1555 days ago

Papanui High School Cooking Classes Term 3

Bryan and Barbara Roper from Papanui High School Adult and Community Education

Would you like to add some variety to your cooking? Do you want to try some new recipes or experiment with different ingredients and spices? Come along to Papanui High School and join one of our popular cooking night classes for Term 3. We offer Mediterranean Cooking, Thai Cooking, Flavours of Asia… View moreWould you like to add some variety to your cooking? Do you want to try some new recipes or experiment with different ingredients and spices? Come along to Papanui High School and join one of our popular cooking night classes for Term 3. We offer Mediterranean Cooking, Thai Cooking, Flavours of Asia and a Cooking from Around the World Course all beginning week of 27 July running for 7 weeks at a cost of $138.

For further information on each course please visit our website

www.papanui.school.nz.... If you would like to enrol then please either download the enrolment form from our website www.papanui.school.nz... or email rpb@papanui.school.nz or telephone our office on 033520701

1555 days ago

Experience the Ryman Care Difference

People often tell us they ‘feel the difference’ when they visit a Ryman care centre, and we’d love to share that with you. As a first port of call, our ‘Experience the Care Difference’ guide helps to paint a picture of the care, kindness and comfort that our care centres provide. Where … View morePeople often tell us they ‘feel the difference’ when they visit a Ryman care centre, and we’d love to share that with you. As a first port of call, our ‘Experience the Care Difference’ guide helps to paint a picture of the care, kindness and comfort that our care centres provide. Where care is customised to suit your needs.

Get your free copy here.
Learn more

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1556 days ago

Emergency Jobs

Patrick Koot from Elusion Electrical Ltd

This week was extremely busy especially with Patrick away in Westport working for the end of the week. He arrived home this afternoon and promptly received a phone call from a small business with no lights, and needing to open for evening service.
Our policy is no household or business should ever… View more
This week was extremely busy especially with Patrick away in Westport working for the end of the week. He arrived home this afternoon and promptly received a phone call from a small business with no lights, and needing to open for evening service.
Our policy is no household or business should ever go without power, lighting or hot water 24/7 so after dropping his bags, and giving everyone including the dogs a quick kiss he was out the door for a few more hours.
Luckily one small takeaway shop was able to open for business!
Remember if its urgent we can help 24/7.

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1555 days ago

Mid-Winter Indoor Garage Sale

Jo from St Albans

The St Patrick's School PFA is holding a Mid-Winter Indoor Garage Sale on Sunday 28th June. Due to the cancellation of our School Fair, we are clearing a large amount of donated second-hand goods, EVERYTHING MUST GO!

Browse for books, kids and adults clothing, soft furnishings and toys. … View more
The St Patrick's School PFA is holding a Mid-Winter Indoor Garage Sale on Sunday 28th June. Due to the cancellation of our School Fair, we are clearing a large amount of donated second-hand goods, EVERYTHING MUST GO!

Browse for books, kids and adults clothing, soft furnishings and toys. **CASH ONLY**

You will find us set up inside St Matthew's Parish Hall, doors open from 8:00am till 2:00pm.

Check out our event listing here: www.facebook.com...

On rain or shine!

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