Mairehau, Christchurch

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2212 days ago

Bread & Circus - world buskers festival

Bread & Circus

This summer, Bread & Circus – World Buskers Festival invites you to step into the heart of one of the world’s most unconventional cities for a whole month of extravaganza.

Celebrating a rich 25-year history, Bread & Circus 2019 is all about taking world buskers festival into the … View more
This summer, Bread & Circus – World Buskers Festival invites you to step into the heart of one of the world’s most unconventional cities for a whole month of extravaganza.

Celebrating a rich 25-year history, Bread & Circus 2019 is all about taking world buskers festival into the future, with reimagined twists and turns.

Full program out now featuring international circus sensation LIMBO in The Spiegeltent. The show so hot, Madonna saw it twice!
Find out more!

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2212 days ago

Earthquake prone buildings

The Team from Christchurch City Council

We’re consulting on a project to ensure our streets and public spaces are as safe as possible in the event of an earthquake.

We think the central city inside the four avenues should be a designated a high-traffic area. Do you agree? Have your say here: bit.ly...

We will also be holding three … View more
We’re consulting on a project to ensure our streets and public spaces are as safe as possible in the event of an earthquake.

We think the central city inside the four avenues should be a designated a high-traffic area. Do you agree? Have your say here: bit.ly...

We will also be holding three presentations at Council Civic Offices on October 29, 30 and 31. Follow the link for more info.

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2212 days ago

Eco Friendly Oven and BBQ Cleaning

Loven Oven Cleaning Company

Is your Oven or BBQ looking a little sad and in dire need of a clean. Don't let it get you down. Call Loven on 0800 683 626. Or email info@loven.co.nz .

PRICES: www.loven.co.nz...

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2212 days ago

Child Care/Caregiving ☆

Melanie from St Albans

Hello.
I'm seeking a part time position careing for children after School. I'm also available evenings weekends and sleepovers☆
Alternatively: I am interested in careing for an elderly person or someone who requires a part time care in their home. I'm not experienced with … View more
Hello.
I'm seeking a part time position careing for children after School. I'm also available evenings weekends and sleepovers☆
Alternatively: I am interested in careing for an elderly person or someone who requires a part time care in their home. I'm not experienced with Tetraplegics.
I have nursing experience including Geriatric Care plus Palliative Care☆
If I can help you please call me anytime on 0277887147☆

2212 days ago

Tai Chi

Penny from Papanui

Hi Neighbours,
Can anyone tell me please if there is Tai Chi classes around Papanui/ Burnside/ Bishopdale? And prices please.
Just wanting to check this out for my Mum .
Thank you

2212 days ago

Papanui High School Dinner Party Course

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

Papanui High School is offering a "Create the Ultimate Dinner Party Course" where you will get to spend a day with Mark McCracken the executive chef of Comber Cuisine learning how to prepare and cook a dinner party for six people as well as some new ticks to help with your Christmas … View morePapanui High School is offering a "Create the Ultimate Dinner Party Course" where you will get to spend a day with Mark McCracken the executive chef of Comber Cuisine learning how to prepare and cook a dinner party for six people as well as some new ticks to help with your Christmas entertaining. Take home what you make, get changed and serve a stress free gourmet dinner for your guests. Fee includes ingredients all you need is to have a love of cooking and come along prepared for a fun day and bring containers to take your courses home in. There will be breaks for morning tea, lunch etc tea, coffee, milk and sugar will be provided but students will need to bring their own food for lunch for snacks.

TUTOR Mark McCracken
VENUE Papanui High School
TIME Saturday 9.00 am - 5.00 pm
START DATE 24 November
COURSE NUMBER 602/4
COURSE FEE $215
COURSE LENGTH 1 day (8 hours)
REQUIREMENTS Students will need to bring pantry staples, apron, tea towel, small amount of dishwashing liquid, discloth and containers to take their food home in. All other ingredients are provided.
ADDITIONAL COSTS Cost of pantry staples

To enrol please email Barbara Roper rpb@papanui.school.nz or telephone our office on 033520701.

2212 days ago

Scam targeting Christchurch schools and universities

The Team from Neighbourly.co.nz

A scammer pretending to be a school principal is targeting staff at schools and universities.

Police are investigating a scam that targeted school administration staff who were emailed by a person purporting to be the school's principal. The email asked them to purchase App Store or iTunes … View more
A scammer pretending to be a school principal is targeting staff at schools and universities.

Police are investigating a scam that targeted school administration staff who were emailed by a person purporting to be the school's principal. The email asked them to purchase App Store or iTunes gift cards, scratch them and provide the numbers via email, a police statement on Wednesday said.

Three educational facilities had been targeted in mid-October, a police spokeswoman said. Police would not identify the schools involved. Read more here

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2212 days ago

$3500 bill for every household in small-town New Zealand to fix ageing wastewater plants

Nicole Mathewson Reporter from The Press

Some Kiwi households could be hit with a bill of more than $3500 every year to help pay for billions of dollars of upgrades needed to fix New Zealand's wastewater systems.

Councils may have to find up to $2.1 billion to fund vital improvements to the ageing network so treatment plants meet … View more
Some Kiwi households could be hit with a bill of more than $3500 every year to help pay for billions of dollars of upgrades needed to fix New Zealand's wastewater systems.

Councils may have to find up to $2.1 billion to fund vital improvements to the ageing network so treatment plants meet environmental standards, a report found.

Read more by clicking the link below and let us know what you think in the comments. (Please write NFP if you don't want your comments published).

2213 days ago

Save Barn’s summer showdown - Coming soon!

Save Barn

It’s official! Save Barn’s Summer Showdown is coming to Christchurch for 1 DAY ONLY - Saturday 3rd November!

Saddle up for some serious savings on home and garden, trailers, tools, fishing, summer essentials and heaps more.

Plus - FREE sausage sizzle, FREE cake and coffee

Be one of … View more
It’s official! Save Barn’s Summer Showdown is coming to Christchurch for 1 DAY ONLY - Saturday 3rd November!

Saddle up for some serious savings on home and garden, trailers, tools, fishing, summer essentials and heaps more.

Plus - FREE sausage sizzle, FREE cake and coffee

Be one of the first 20 customers to make a purchase in store and get a FREE gift and from 12 noon we’ll be giving away spot prizes every hour!

It’s all going down at 1 Lancaster Street, Waltham, on Saturday 3rd November – We’ll see you there!
Find out more!

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2213 days ago

Build a solid future – start a trades course in February

Ara Institute

If you want a career with variety, a good income and the potential to be your own boss, a trade could be just the thing.

Ara Institute of Canterbury in Christchurch has trades programmes starting February in, painting and decorating, engineering trades, electrical trades and joinery. There’s a… View more
If you want a career with variety, a good income and the potential to be your own boss, a trade could be just the thing.

Ara Institute of Canterbury in Christchurch has trades programmes starting February in, painting and decorating, engineering trades, electrical trades and joinery. There’s a Youth Pathway foundation course in building and construction, and the Timaru campus has programmes in painting and decorating and engineering trades.

These programmes are enrolling now so see the website or call 0800 24 24 76 for more details and apply today to start in February

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2213 days ago

Grounded Yoga Workshop

Robyn from St Albans

Perfect time to come and feel grounded, to rejuvenate before the Christmas rush, to feel calm & connected. Limited numbers, bookings essential through www.facebook.com...

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2213 days ago

Where ever needed New Zealand Red Cross is there to help

Steve Davis from New Zealand Red Cross (Canterbury North Area)

Sending nurses to the hospital for the camps in Bangladesh, IT and Telecommunication support to the local and international Red Cross response to the Earthquake and Tsunami in Indonesia, around the country and around the world New Zealand Red Cross is Here for Good.

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2213 days ago

Poll: Calling all ex-Aucklanders. What age were you when you left?

Reporter Sunday Star Times

Lately, we've heard of a lot of people leaving Auckland city due to factors such as the cheaper cost of living, job opportunities or to be closer to family etc. We're keen to know - what age were you when you left Auckland? Let us know by voting below - or tell us more in the comments.
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Lately, we've heard of a lot of people leaving Auckland city due to factors such as the cheaper cost of living, job opportunities or to be closer to family etc. We're keen to know - what age were you when you left Auckland? Let us know by voting below - or tell us more in the comments.

(Add NFP if you don't want your comments used in print)

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Calling all ex-Aucklanders. What age were you when you left?
  • 28.5% 20 - 30 years old
    28.5% Complete
  • 24.3% 30 - 40 years old
    24.3% Complete
  • 23.5% 40 - 60 year old
    23.5% Complete
  • 12.5% 60+
    12.5% Complete
  • 11.2% 0 - 20 years old
    11.2% Complete
456 votes
2214 days ago

More bus lanes proposed for Christchurch

Nicole Mathewson Reporter from The Press

The Christchurch City Council is proposing creating bus lanes on Moorhouse Ave and Lincoln Rd, to cater for expected population growth in the southwest of the city.

Do you think they're a good idea, or will they slow down traffic too much? (Please write NFP if you don't want your comment… View more
The Christchurch City Council is proposing creating bus lanes on Moorhouse Ave and Lincoln Rd, to cater for expected population growth in the southwest of the city.

Do you think they're a good idea, or will they slow down traffic too much? (Please write NFP if you don't want your comment published on Stuff.co.nz or in print)

2218 days ago

STOLEN SILVER SUBARU LEGACY TURBO SEDAN CFB431

Sheree Neighbourly Lead from Avonside - Dallington

CFB431 Someone has stolen our subaru legacy sedan from torlesse street last night silver in color plz anyone have any info phone the police or message me it had NO gas in it what so ever have been driving the streets but with no luck so far thank u

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