Mairehau, Christchurch

Neighbourly's online garage sale is today!

Neighbourly's online garage sale is today!

Check out the goodies on offer here. Or...it's not too late to list your own items for sale!

2339 days ago

Developers say big indoor sports hub would give needed boost to city sport

Nicole Mathewson Reporter from The Press

Private developers want Christchurch City Council support to build a major sports facility inside a former grocery warehouse.

With up to 30 courts suitable for national competition and 450 car parks, the suburban Northcote venue could open a year before the central city's planned metro … View more
Private developers want Christchurch City Council support to build a major sports facility inside a former grocery warehouse.

With up to 30 courts suitable for national competition and 450 car parks, the suburban Northcote venue could open a year before the central city's planned metro sports facility.

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2339 days ago

Council proposes to add traffic lane to Barbadoes, Madras streets and make Cranford St a clearway

Nicole Mathewson Reporter from The Press

The Christchurch City Council is considering adding an extra lane to three key roads in Edgeware in preparation for more traffic from the new Christchurch Northern Corridor motorway.

The plan will come at the cost of on-street parking though, worrying small business owners and residents in the … View more
The Christchurch City Council is considering adding an extra lane to three key roads in Edgeware in preparation for more traffic from the new Christchurch Northern Corridor motorway.

The plan will come at the cost of on-street parking though, worrying small business owners and residents in the area.

Do you agree with the proposed changes to Cranford, Barbadoes and Madras streets?

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2352 days ago

Kids and adult kids nerf battles

Anita from Edgeware

Looking for fun people to join us at St albans park for weekend nerf fun sat afternoons.
Everything nerf welcome bring own ammo and worry about mixing up ammo.
Starting 230 pm
Suggestions on game play and play area welcome.

2341 days ago

Old trailer for sale

Joseph from Parklands - Marshlands

Can still be registered, needs repair s for work, and has one flat tire,used to transport dirt after rebuild.
0273079447

Price: $50

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2342 days ago

Advice on water filters

Sharon from Burwood

Wanting to know what people have tried and what they would recommend.

2342 days ago

Sewing Machine Quick Fix

Robyn from St Albans

Both my kids school uniforms need mending yet I don’t have a sewing machine. I could do by hand yet would only take a few minutes to whiz up on machine for a longer lasting result. If someone would be happy to do a quick simple fix for me or I’d be happy to do it on your machine please.

2341 days ago

Papanui High School Term 2 Nightclass Vacancies

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

Papanui High School still has vacancies in the following Nightclasses due to begin from next Monday 7 May.

MONDAY

Belly Dancing for Beginners
Dressmaking
General English Pre Intermediate and Upper Intermediate
Booty Barre - Fitness class
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Papanui High School still has vacancies in the following Nightclasses due to begin from next Monday 7 May.

MONDAY

Belly Dancing for Beginners
Dressmaking
General English Pre Intermediate and Upper Intermediate
Booty Barre - Fitness class
IELTS Preparation
Photography Beyond Beginners
Spanish for Beginners level 2
Ukulele for Beginners
Woodwork for Beginners
Ukulele and Guitar for Improvers

TUESDAY

Beekeeping
Mosaics
Photography for Beginners
Stone Carving for Beginners
Create a Luxe Scarf and Crochet for Beginners
Cake Design - The next step

WEDNESDAY

Quilling
Pilates for Beginners
Pilates with the Magic Circle
Public Speaking for Beginners
Spanish for Beginners
Thai Cooking
Woodwork Experienced

THURSDAY

Cake Design for Beginners
Dressmaking
Night Photography
Stone Carving Advanced
Yoga for Beginners
Barista - The Art of Good Coffee Making

WEEKEND COURSES
Furniture Restoration and Polishing
Upholstery Workshop
Soy Candle Making
Paverpol Sitting Lady
Paverpol Sculpture Mask on Canvas
For further information and enrolments please visit our website
www.papanui.school.nz... or email Barbara Roper rpb@papanui.school.nz or telephone our office on 3520701.

2342 days ago

Cold ash goes in the red bin

The Team from Christchurch City Council

Is it time to clean your fire? Do you know that ash must be cool for five days and only goes in the red bin?
Find out why here: bit.ly...

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2342 days ago

Have you seen this homemade campervan?

Jo Haywood Reporter from Homed

How gorgeous is this teardrop campervan? Christchurch furniture designer Carlton Pezaro built it for his wife Sarah, using wood from his mother's Durham Street home that was wrecked by the quakes.

"It was a bit beyond my abilities," says Carlton, who persevered with the project … View more
How gorgeous is this teardrop campervan? Christchurch furniture designer Carlton Pezaro built it for his wife Sarah, using wood from his mother's Durham Street home that was wrecked by the quakes.

"It was a bit beyond my abilities," says Carlton, who persevered with the project over two years. The results are stunning. See more, here.

2342 days ago

Laugh, Make Friends, Learn Skills & Find Support!

Damian Ardell from Papanui Baptist Freedom Trust

Do you want to make new friends, have some laughs, find support or learn new skills? ! We've got Mainly Music (for babies/preschoolers & parents/carers), Creative Sewing & Quilting (beginners to advanced), a non-medical Foot Clinic, Friendship Friday Community Lunch, Card & Board … View moreDo you want to make new friends, have some laughs, find support or learn new skills? ! We've got Mainly Music (for babies/preschoolers & parents/carers), Creative Sewing & Quilting (beginners to advanced), a non-medical Foot Clinic, Friendship Friday Community Lunch, Card & Board Games, food bank deliveries and a range of practical and social support services! For more info check out our web page papbap.org.nz/freedom-trust or contact Damian Ardell ph (03) 352 4227, email papbapfreedom@gmail.com

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2342 days ago

How to safely dispose of hot ashes

The Team from Christchurch City Council

Is it time to clean your fire? Do you know that ash must be cool for five days and only goes in the red bin?
Find out why here: bit.ly...

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2343 days ago

Siren

Sharron from North New Brighton

Did anyone hear the siren  going off in North Beach last night alerting people to evacuate. It went on for over one hour before it was turned off.
It was in the Beach Road area.

2343 days ago

Thinking of Living in a Retirement Village?

The Team from

The Commission for Financial Capability is running free seminars about living in retirement villages with support from the Retirement Villages Association and experienced legal practitioners.

The seminars focus on things to consider before choosing to live in a retirement village and provide … View more
The Commission for Financial Capability is running free seminars about living in retirement villages with support from the Retirement Villages Association and experienced legal practitioners.

The seminars focus on things to consider before choosing to live in a retirement village and provide practical tips before you sign up to live in a retirement village.

Speakers from the Commission, Retirement Village Association and the legal profession (if available), will discuss types of retirement village structure, costs, and operations. The seminar will also explain some important resident's rights and where you can find out more information.

The seminars are 90 minutes long and include plenty of dedicated question and answer time throughtout the event.

Places are limited and registering attendance is essential.

Tea, coffee and light refreshments provided.

Register by clicking on the link.

2347 days ago

How do you feel about our melting glaciers?

Georgia Reporter from Stuff

Hey neighbours,
Did you know the Kiwis born today will live to see New Zealand's great glaciers shrink into extinction? Have you visited Franz Josef? What did you think? To see the incredible impact climate change is having on our glaciers, click here.

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