Mairehau, Christchurch

Wondering about something in your neighbourhood?

Wondering about something in your neighbourhood?

Whether it's a new building going up or a strange noise you keep hearing, ask your neighbours here.

2455 days ago

Your kind words are priceless

The Team from Children's Day

Remind tamariki just how important and special they are. In this episode of Tamariki News, hear why praise and encouragement is so important for children. www.youtube.com...

2455 days ago

Webfair Auction closes the Wednesday at 8.30

Bronwyn Reader from Cat Rescue Christchurch

If you like a bargain and also like helping charities, this is the place to go to have a look or donate to your charity. 


Cat Rescue has items donated from our fab community up for sale as part of Webfair, ie quality children clothes and shoes, woman's and men's clothes and some … View more
If you like a bargain and also like helping charities, this is the place to go to have a look or donate to your charity. 


Cat Rescue has items donated from our fab community up for sale as part of Webfair, ie quality children clothes and shoes, woman's and men's clothes and some gorgeous red shoes (size 8), cat and dog items, children's toys, New Zealand music DVD's, jigsaws, an IPhone 6 battery charger case (only has a 3.00 bid at this stage, brand new with a RRP of $25.00), brand new swimming goggles. candles, and candle holders, a children's (brand new) single duvet cover currently with no bid, soft toys and much much much more.


All to help the kitty cats in kitten season.


Have fun looking.  We will be doing it again next month with lots more items and lots more charities participating


Photo's are some of the kittens and cats that have been socialised in our care and adopted out to their forever homes.


www.webfair.co.nz...

2484 days ago

Eating Fat to Get SLIM and be Healthy

John Veitch from Open Future Health

We're disappointed that so many people we know, who were given good dietary advice chose to ignore it. Then two or three years later they tell us, "I've been on the 5:2 diet, and I've lost 5kg." That's a false dawn. If they had followed what Open Future Health told … View moreWe're disappointed that so many people we know, who were given good dietary advice chose to ignore it. Then two or three years later they tell us, "I've been on the 5:2 diet, and I've lost 5kg." That's a false dawn. If they had followed what Open Future Health told them three years previously they might have lost 20kg or more.

Every person chooses, and most people flatly reject the messages they need to hear. Of course, it's just a protective strategy, to avoid facing reality. They choose to "not knowing" even while they know quite well. The elephant is in the room, but they refuse to see it.

It's NEVER the fault of the individual who does this. The problem is in our society, in your family, in the social activities of your friends, in the building of shopping malls and products sold in coffee shops. Obesity is part of the environment; it's impossible to avoid. Look around, almost everyone has it. (Sometimes even thin people, have many of the problems associated with obesity, because even thin people eat the same rubbish diet, that most people eat.)

So we begin to improve our health by fixing the diet. The easy place to start is with breakfast. Bacon, eggs, some organ meat (Chicken lives on the plate shown), and if you quickly cook some cabbage, broccoli or kale in the same pan, it will taste delicious. Eliminate cereal and toast from your diet. (Take Out Diet.)

The illustration about fat and protein in the diet, explains why this changed style of eating works so well both for diabetes and for weight loss. There are a few little tricks to make it more effective, and those are all explained in the Open Future Health web site. The 5:2 diet principle, for instance, is very sensible. There are other ways to get even better results.

The third photo is a 43-year-old man named Jim, who went from being very fat, to running half marathons in two years. That's not exceptional, more the rule. Once people start eating a healthy diet, FIRST they lose weight, and LATER they want to exercise more. Quite the opposite of what you've been told for 50 years.

For almost all of us, if we can get our diet right, exercise will follow, and we can reduce our metabolic age by several years, in less than a year. You'll live longer, and be healthy all of your life, if you can get the formula right.

However, most people have a head full of dietary and health nonsense, that keeps them trapped, and unwell. Your doctor can't assist you very much. You own poor health knowledge will undermine you. Renew your health knowledge, and then start to ask your doctor better questions. Engage him/her in helping you develop good health, rather than just a lack of disease. There's a world of difference.

Invest four hours in your better health; from our web site, begin the Better Health Workshop. It takes time, but you will learn a lot, and it's a sound foundation for learning more. (FREE)

2455 days ago

Poll: Would you spend a weekend in the garden to grow a season's worth of veges?

Jo Haywood Reporter from Homed

Gardener Lynda Hallinan couldn't quite believe it when she found out her grandfather used to spend one day in the garden every September, to produce enough veges to feed his family of eight for the summer. So she put his method to the test.
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Gardener Lynda Hallinan couldn't quite believe it when she found out her grandfather used to spend one day in the garden every September, to produce enough veges to feed his family of eight for the summer. So she put his method to the test.
Click here to see the results and check out Lynda's top 10 tips to super fast veges

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Would you spend a weekend in the garden to grow a season's worth of veges?
  • 56.5% Yes, I'd do whatever it takes
    56.5% Complete
  • 34.8% I like growing my own produce but not on this scale
    34.8% Complete
  • 8.6% No, I'll stick to buying my fruit and veg
    8.6% Complete
1240 votes
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2455 days ago

Zumba Classes in Northcote

Halie from Redwood

Join us for Zumba lessons every Saturday and Sunday at Northcote School Hall (cnr Tuckers Rd & Valerie Pl). Your first class is just a gold coin! 9am Saturdays and 6.30pm Sundays. Beginners/newbies more than welcome!

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2455 days ago

Being a Homeowner has its benefits

Geneva Finance

Getting on the housing ladder is increasingly difficult for many people. However, if you are one of the lucky ones, being the owner of your own home grants certain privileges. At Geneva we reward a homeowner’s hard work and good fortune by granting almost guaranteed approval on some of the best … View moreGetting on the housing ladder is increasingly difficult for many people. However, if you are one of the lucky ones, being the owner of your own home grants certain privileges. At Geneva we reward a homeowner’s hard work and good fortune by granting almost guaranteed approval on some of the best loan rates we offer.

Save more on fees and make bulk re-payments against your loan without any penalties. Home renovations, debt consolidation and car purchase loans suddenly make a lot more sense. Contact us today and see how being a homeowner can really help you.
Apply for a loan

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2456 days ago

Free hardfill

Sarah from St Albans

We have some hardfill from breaking up a driveway. Free but will need collecting- happy to help load a trailer. Take as much or as little as you need

Free

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2456 days ago

Push Lawn mower and catcher

Lauren from St Albans

We purchased off trade me for $55 but no longer need it.

Price: $50

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2458 days ago

Idiot Englishman desperate for cricket tickets

Dominic from Christchurch Central

Hi all,
Just wondering if anyone can help, as I've dropped a massive clanger by missing out on tickets for the England v Black Caps ODI at the Hagley Oval on March 10 - for which we have friends coming down from Auckland... I stupidly thought we might be able to rock up on the day and get … View more
Hi all,
Just wondering if anyone can help, as I've dropped a massive clanger by missing out on tickets for the England v Black Caps ODI at the Hagley Oval on March 10 - for which we have friends coming down from Auckland... I stupidly thought we might be able to rock up on the day and get ground tickets, like you usually can at Edgbaston or Lord's back in old Blighty, but it's already sold out. I'm looking for four tickets (potentially six) ... has anyone double-booked themselves by forgetting their child's/mother-in-law's/great aunt's birthday and now wanting to sell one on?
Please do let me know...
Many thanks,
Dominic

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2458 days ago

Massive garage sale tomorrow!

Belinda from Casebrook

GARAGE SALE Saturday 24 February
Veitches Road
Signs out and gates open at 8am.

Several families have combined together and we have a HUGE amount to get rid of. Too many items to list, but briefly:
* furniture, including cabinets, tables, chairs, couches
* tools, ladders
* housewares … View more
GARAGE SALE Saturday 24 February
Veitches Road
Signs out and gates open at 8am.

Several families have combined together and we have a HUGE amount to get rid of. Too many items to list, but briefly:
* furniture, including cabinets, tables, chairs, couches
* tools, ladders
* housewares including over 50 pieces of original tupperware
* wool, materials, cottons, crafts
* leather and leatherwork tools
* tramping equipment
* books, puzzles, toys

Please note - no entry before 8am.
If wet, postponed to the following week, Saturday 3 March.

2456 days ago

Wind Warning

Gareth from Burwood

Just issued..

Area: Canterbury Plains including Christchurch and Banks Peninsula
Valid: 10 hours from 3:00pm Sunday to 1:00am Monday

Forecast: From around mid-afternoon to midnight today (Sunday), northwesterlies are expected to rise to severe gale gusting 120 km/h in exposed places.

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Just issued..

Area: Canterbury Plains including Christchurch and Banks Peninsula
Valid: 10 hours from 3:00pm Sunday to 1:00am Monday

Forecast: From around mid-afternoon to midnight today (Sunday), northwesterlies are expected to rise to severe gale gusting 120 km/h in exposed places.

Changes: Upgraded to Warning

Dave Wilkinson
Manager
Canterbury Neighbourhood Support

2456 days ago

We're finalists in the CLIA Cruise Industry Awards

Lets Cruise Christchurch

I'm so proud of my excellent team! Lets Cruise has made the finalists in the CLIA Cruise Industry Awards to be held in Sydney 24th February 2018. We're finalists for:

Lets Cruise - Online Agency Of The Year (New Zealand)
Helen Mahoney - Cruise Consultant Of The Year (New Zealand)
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I'm so proud of my excellent team! Lets Cruise has made the finalists in the CLIA Cruise Industry Awards to be held in Sydney 24th February 2018. We're finalists for:

Lets Cruise - Online Agency Of The Year (New Zealand)
Helen Mahoney - Cruise Consultant Of The Year (New Zealand)
Mark Smith - Cruise Consultant Of The Year (New Zealand)

It's the first time in the history of the Awards that TWO Consultants from the same agency have made the finalists for Cruise Consultant of the Year!

If you love cruising as much as we do then jump on our website to see what's on offer. You could be cruising the Pacific Islands, discovering Vanuatu or exploring Fiji.

Happy cruising,
Mark Smith
Managing Director - Lets Cruise
Discover cruising

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2457 days ago

Lovebirds

Michael from Mairehau

I have large collection of peach face love birds to giveway ph mike 3855296 suit someone with aviary

Free

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2457 days ago

Energizer Lithium CR2 3V Battery

Michel from Edgeware

Selling 3x CR2 Batteries new in package (one has been opened)

Selling individually (5$ each) or all together for 12$

Pick up in Edgeware.

Price: $5

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2457 days ago

Energizer Lithium CR2 3V Battery

Michel from Edgeware

Selling 3x CR2 Batteries new in package (one has been opened)

Selling individually (5$ each) or all together for 12$

Pick up in Edgeware.

Price: $5

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