Mairehau, Christchurch

1911 days ago

Inclusive Communities – July 1st to 31st 🤝

The Team from Neighbourhood Support New Zealand

This month we’re celebrating the diverse array of people who call New Zealand home. Regardless of our different faiths, abilities, cultures, nationalities, ages, orientations and even genders - we want to make sure that our communities are safe and welcoming for all.

There’s many ways to take … View more
This month we’re celebrating the diverse array of people who call New Zealand home. Regardless of our different faiths, abilities, cultures, nationalities, ages, orientations and even genders - we want to make sure that our communities are safe and welcoming for all.

There’s many ways to take part! From hosting a multicultural potluck where each attendee brings a dish from a country of their choice to coordinating a fundraiser that benefits refugees or our elderly there are thousands of ways big and small to make our households, neighbourhoods, schools and businesses even more inclusive. It could even be as simple as learning from a neighbour how to say ‘hello’ in their native language or ensuring local footpaths are accessible!

Don’t forget this month also coincides with Women’s Refugee Awareness Month and International Day of Friendship on July 30th - a United Nations day that promotes the role that friendship plays in promoting peace in many cultures.

Want to share your thoughts? Let us know how you’re making your community more inclusive this month by tagging us in your posts + using the following hashtag so we can see what you get up to:

#NSNZinclusivecommunities

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1915 days ago

Have you see any tūī in your garden recently?

Nicole Mathewson Reporter from The Press

Tūī are beginning to thrive again in Canterbury, as a garden survey shows a 250 per cent increase in Tūī sightings over the past 10 years.

The Manaaki Whenua - Landcare Research State of New Zealand Garden Birds 2018 report, released this week, shows positive trends in garden bird counts for … View more
Tūī are beginning to thrive again in Canterbury, as a garden survey shows a 250 per cent increase in Tūī sightings over the past 10 years.

The Manaaki Whenua - Landcare Research State of New Zealand Garden Birds 2018 report, released this week, shows positive trends in garden bird counts for three native species – kererū, tūī and fantail – while the decline of silvereye is slowing.

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1911 days ago

HOUSIE TONIGHT.

Derek and Maureen from Redwood

HOUSIE TONIGHT.
HOUSIE TONIGHT.

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1911 days ago

Violin Shoulder Rest

Isaac from Mairehau

Violin shoulder rest, if I remember correctly is a 1/2 or 3/4 size...
I took a photo with the tape next to it for comparison, so please don't take my word on the sizing.

Apart from a few scratches, this is in good condition and should last for many years. Selling as I stopped the violin some … View more
Violin shoulder rest, if I remember correctly is a 1/2 or 3/4 size...
I took a photo with the tape next to it for comparison, so please don't take my word on the sizing.

Apart from a few scratches, this is in good condition and should last for many years. Selling as I stopped the violin some years ago.

Price is negotiable...

Please text or neighbourly message if interested: 02040714121

Price: $20

1911 days ago

The Consumer’s Guide to Hearing Aids

Triton Hearing

When you are choosing a hearing aid it’s hard to know where to start. Get your FREE copy of the Consumer’s Guide to Hearing Aids - NZ’s only independent guide. Find out about all the best hearing aids, with feature, style and price guides, so it’s easy to choose the right hearing aid for … View moreWhen you are choosing a hearing aid it’s hard to know where to start. Get your FREE copy of the Consumer’s Guide to Hearing Aids - NZ’s only independent guide. Find out about all the best hearing aids, with feature, style and price guides, so it’s easy to choose the right hearing aid for your lifestyle and budget.

The Consumer’s Guide to Hearing Aids is available exclusively from Triton Hearing. Get your FREE copy now - call 0800 45 45 42 or visit tritonhearing.co.nz
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1912 days ago

Papanui High School Booty Barre Course Term 3

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

Do you want to maintain or improve your fitness over the winter? Come along and join Papanui High School's Booty Barre Course for Term 3. This class is a fun and energetic workout that fuses techniques from Dance, Pilates and Yoga that will tone and define the whole body. Booty barre is the … View moreDo you want to maintain or improve your fitness over the winter? Come along and join Papanui High School's Booty Barre Course for Term 3. This class is a fun and energetic workout that fuses techniques from Dance, Pilates and Yoga that will tone and define the whole body. Booty barre is the perfect combination of strength and flexibility with an added cardiovascular element utilizing the barre.

The class starts on Monday 29 July 6.30-7.30 pm for 7 weeks at a cost of $98. Taught by Linda Ewen, who is a certified Booty Barre trainer, this is a fun workout class. For further information and enrolment please visit our website www.papanui.school.nz... or phone our office on 033520701 or email Barbara Roper rpb@papanui.school.nz

1912 days ago

Temporary pump track rolls forward for Shirley

The Team from Christchurch City Council

Young people in Shirley will have a new place to whizz around on their bikes, skateboards and scooters if plans for a temporary pump track go ahead.
The Council plans to install a modular pump track in the Shirley Community Reserve. The 48 metre track will be temporary so it can be moved to … View more
Young people in Shirley will have a new place to whizz around on their bikes, skateboards and scooters if plans for a temporary pump track go ahead.
The Council plans to install a modular pump track in the Shirley Community Reserve. The 48 metre track will be temporary so it can be moved to different sites in the future.

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1912 days ago

Better deals on quality furniture

The Best Furniture Shop

A curious feature of the furniture market is that if you know where to look, you can often find better deals at independent retailers than big chain stores.

We’ve got freedom to choose what we stock, which is how we get some pretty exclusive, fabulous furniture that is so affordable.

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A curious feature of the furniture market is that if you know where to look, you can often find better deals at independent retailers than big chain stores.

We’ve got freedom to choose what we stock, which is how we get some pretty exclusive, fabulous furniture that is so affordable.

Founded 10 years ago, The Best Furniture Shop has gone from strength to strength. We don’t have a massive markup because we don’t have high overheads. That’s how we keep the prices down.

Filling The Best Furniture Shop’s large, warehouse-like store is a wide variety of quality furniture for every room of the house. Items exactly the same as found in big name stores but without the high mark-up.

For Christchurch shoppers, delivery is just $50 for as many items as will fit in the van.
Shop now

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1914 days ago

Panasonic microwave glass plate

Linda from Parklands - Marshlands

I have broken the glass plate in our microwave. Does anyone have one they no longer need or know where I could get a replacement one second hand? Willing to pay.

1913 days ago

Have you nominated yet?!?!?!

Women of Influence

Nominations are closing soon for the 2019 Women of Influence Awards!

Nominate the local hero or thought-leader in your community for the 2019 Women of Influence Awards. Whether she’s involved in grassroots community work or a global leader, recognise the passionate women who are creating real … View more
Nominations are closing soon for the 2019 Women of Influence Awards!

Nominate the local hero or thought-leader in your community for the 2019 Women of Influence Awards. Whether she’s involved in grassroots community work or a global leader, recognise the passionate women who are creating real change and forging a path for others.

Head to www.womenofinfluence.co.nz... for more information.

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1913 days ago

Integrated water strategy

The Team from Christchurch City Council

If you live in the northern suburbs or around Riccarton, this week we’re hosting information sessions where you can drop in and talk with us about the Draft Integrated Water Strategy.

Belfast School - Wednesday 3 July, 3:30-5:30pm
Upper Riccarton Library - Thursday 4 July, 4:30-6pm

For more … View more
If you live in the northern suburbs or around Riccarton, this week we’re hosting information sessions where you can drop in and talk with us about the Draft Integrated Water Strategy.

Belfast School - Wednesday 3 July, 3:30-5:30pm
Upper Riccarton Library - Thursday 4 July, 4:30-6pm

For more info, including the full draft strategy and ways to have your say, visit ccc.govt.nz/ourwater.

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1913 days ago

Poll: Should learning about climate change be part of the school curriculum?

Stacey Reporter from Stuff

Climate change is the most critical issue of the moment, and has been described by our prime minister as her generation's "nuclear-free moment". Its impacts, regardless of your views on it, are only going to get greater.

Yet it is not part of our school curriculum.

Some experts say… View more
Climate change is the most critical issue of the moment, and has been described by our prime minister as her generation's "nuclear-free moment". Its impacts, regardless of your views on it, are only going to get greater.

Yet it is not part of our school curriculum.

Some experts say that has to change. It is such an existential threat that not to make it a requirement to teach children about climate change is doing them a great disservice, they say.

To read more, click here

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Should learning about climate change be part of the school curriculum?
  • 70.4% Yes, of course it should!
    70.4% Complete
  • 15.6% No, absolutely not.
    15.6% Complete
  • 14% I'm not bothered either way.
    14% Complete
1515 votes
1913 days ago

Your enrolment update pack is coming

Electoral Commission

Keep an eye on your letterbox for an enrolment update pack. Check it to make sure your details are correct, and then you know you’re ready to vote in the local elections.

Want to know more? Visit vote.nz or call us on 0800 36 76 56.
Find out more

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1913 days ago

When she rises, we all rise

The Team from Women of Influence

Nominate a local hero for the 2019 Women of Influence Awards!

Whether she’s involved in grassroots community work or a global leader, help recognise the passionate women who are creating real change and forging a path for others.

Nominate a woman of influence before 15 July
Find out more

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1914 days ago

Gas califont

Sheree Neighbourly Lead from Avonside - Dallington

Hi would anyone have a hot water califont they could borrow or sell us we brought a brand new one 3 months ago an has got a fault an needs to be sent back but we are going to be without hot water until this is resolved so just wondering if anyone may have one that wouldn't mind loaning out for… View moreHi would anyone have a hot water califont they could borrow or sell us we brought a brand new one 3 months ago an has got a fault an needs to be sent back but we are going to be without hot water until this is resolved so just wondering if anyone may have one that wouldn't mind loaning out for a couple of weeks or mayb selling ☺

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