Mairehau, Christchurch

Let's get familiar!

Let's get familiar!

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432 days ago

Poll: Is 30kph the new 50kph?

The Team from Neighbourly.co.nz

The government's Road to Zero project seeks to set speed limits at 30kph in suburban streets across New Zealand. Do you think this is a good idea?

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Is 30kph the new 50kph?
  • 20.8% Yes
    20.8% Complete
  • 76.6% No
    76.6% Complete
  • 2.6% I don't know
    2.6% Complete
5192 votes
430 days ago

CAB free clinics coming up – 19-25 July 2023

The Team from Citizens Advice Christchurch Area

We have several free clinics coming up over the next 7 days. See details below for JP, general Legal and specialist free legal immigration clinics.

1. Justice of the peace – Thursday, 20th - 9.30-12.30. Hornby community centre. Drop in clinic – 03 349 5236

2. Free legal clinics – … View more
We have several free clinics coming up over the next 7 days. See details below for JP, general Legal and specialist free legal immigration clinics.

1. Justice of the peace – Thursday, 20th - 9.30-12.30. Hornby community centre. Drop in clinic – 03 349 5236

2. Free legal clinics – Thursday, 20th – drop in clinic
- 1pm - 250 Colombo Street (Salvation Army centre) – 03 366 6490
- 6.15pm - 8 Goulding Ave (Hornby community centre) – 03 349 5236

3. Immigration legal advice – Thursday, 20th - 6.15pm - Hornby community centre - Bookings essential email christchurchclinics@outlook.com or phone 03 349 5236

4. Justice of the peace – Monday, 24th - 9.30-12.30. Hornby community centre. Drop in clinic – 03 349 5236

5. Our CAB volunteers are at the Loft – Tuesday, 25th – 11am-2pm. Upstairs in Eastgate Mall in the Library. Drop in for a chat if you want to talk through a problem.

For our drop in clinics, we recommend phoning on the day to check the lawyer / JP is available.

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430 days ago

The Coromandel Good for your soul

Destination Hauraki Coromandel

Reconnect with the simple things, slow down and discover the quiet beauty of our nature in the cooler months. Be refreshed and reinvigorated by walking the trails in our green hills, indulge in some boutique retail therapy and be warmed by the welcome from our locals, sharing their homegrown … View moreReconnect with the simple things, slow down and discover the quiet beauty of our nature in the cooler months. Be refreshed and reinvigorated by walking the trails in our green hills, indulge in some boutique retail therapy and be warmed by the welcome from our locals, sharing their homegrown creativity and hospitality.

Soak in our thermal springs, be inspired by our artists and artisans, breathe in the scent of our great outdoors or savour our homegrown flavours. However you do it, come and winter our way.
Find out more

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430 days ago

Paint it red with Resene for Red Nose Day!

Resene

Hello neighbours! Want to help put a big smile on little faces? Buy any red testpot (60 mL) from your local Resene owned ColorShop between 13-31 July 2023 and Resene will donate $1 to Cure Kids.

The more red testpots you buy, the more will be donated!
Paint it red now!

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430 days ago

Box of random books

Charlotte from St Albans

Box of books, all in great condition. $20 but ONO
Pickup St Albans.

Price: $20

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430 days ago

Product recall - Nationwide

The Team from Neighbourly.co.nz

Countdown is recalling certain batches of its Woolworths brand Pickled Onions as the product may contain foreign matter (glass).

What you need to know:
- The product is sold at Countdown, SuperValue and FreshChoice stores throughout New Zealand.
- The affected product has the Best Before date … View more
Countdown is recalling certain batches of its Woolworths brand Pickled Onions as the product may contain foreign matter (glass).

What you need to know:
- The product is sold at Countdown, SuperValue and FreshChoice stores throughout New Zealand.
- The affected product has the Best Before date of 23/11/2024, 24/11/2024 and 25/11/2024
- If you have purchased this product, do not consume. You can return the product to this store for a full refund.

You can see past product recalls here.

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430 days ago

Whareora Community House

Jane Hill from Whareora Community House - Barrington

Do you love reading or puzzling? The Whareora Community House has lots of books and puzzles, including a collection of WASGIJ’s to test your imagination! They are in our Library, or can be purchased from our Opportunity Shop, which is open Monday to Saturday mornings, 10am-1pm. Look for the Blue… View moreDo you love reading or puzzling? The Whareora Community House has lots of books and puzzles, including a collection of WASGIJ’s to test your imagination! They are in our Library, or can be purchased from our Opportunity Shop, which is open Monday to Saturday mornings, 10am-1pm. Look for the Blue House at 8 Athelstan Street, opposite Barrington Mall and close to the Medical Centre.

430 days ago

Term 3 Nightclasses Vacancies

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

We still have vacancies in the following classes for Term 3 scheduled to begin from next week

MONDAY Beginning 24 July
Cake Decorating Beginners
Cooking Flavours from Around the World
Photography Beyond Beginners
IELTS Preparation
General English for Speakers of other languages
Guitar … View more
We still have vacancies in the following classes for Term 3 scheduled to begin from next week

MONDAY Beginning 24 July
Cake Decorating Beginners
Cooking Flavours from Around the World
Photography Beyond Beginners
IELTS Preparation
General English for Speakers of other languages
Guitar Beginners and Intermediate
Pilates for Beginners

TUESDAY Beginning 25 July
Photography for Beginners
Creative Writing
Beekeeping
Cooking Asian Style International Street Food
Spanish for Beginners
Stone Carving Beginners
Ukulele Beginners and Intermediate
Sign Language Intro
The Financial Edge - Increase your financial knowledge

WEDNESDAY Beginning 26 July
Indian Cooking
Spanish Cooking
French for Beginners
Meditation/Mindfulness
Paverpol Sculpture
Yoga for Beginners
Watercolour Painting Advanced

THURSDAY Beginning 27 July
Barista Intro Course
Tai Chi for Beginners
Thai Cooking
Genetic Genealogy
Night Photography
Dressmaking
Astronomy for Beginners

WEEKEND COURSES
Basket Weaving 20 August
Cheesemaking 19 August
Jewellery Making 16 September
Mosaics a Beginners Guide 12 & 26 August
Soap Making 12 August
Roman Blind Making 9 & 10 September
Crochet for Beginners 27 August
Candle Making 27 August

For further information and enrolment visit our website www.papanui.school.nz... or email ace@papanui.school.nz or telephone our office on 033520701

431 days ago

What's your favourite spring salad? Share your recipe

Mei Leng Wong Reporter from NZ Gardener & Get Growing

There's still time to submit your recipe to win the September issue of NZ Gardener! Every month, we run a series of reader recipes using a seasonal crop. This month, we're on the hunt for spring salad recipes! Send your best ones to mailbox@nzgardener.co.nz by July 23, 2023. Every … View moreThere's still time to submit your recipe to win the September issue of NZ Gardener! Every month, we run a series of reader recipes using a seasonal crop. This month, we're on the hunt for spring salad recipes! Send your best ones to mailbox@nzgardener.co.nz by July 23, 2023. Every published recipe wins a copy of the September issue of NZ Gardener.

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431 days ago

Riddles with three answers.

Don from Parklands - Marshlands

How many s's . There are two answers. 4 or 1 . this sentence has 1 s. Or if your consider "How many 's's are in this sentence? it is 4. I suggest you try to place questions which only have ONE answer. [4 in sentence or 1 in sentence, the word or 6 in the previous attached … View moreHow many s's . There are two answers. 4 or 1 . this sentence has 1 s. Or if your consider "How many 's's are in this sentence? it is 4. I suggest you try to place questions which only have ONE answer. [4 in sentence or 1 in sentence, the word or 6 in the previous attached sentence] Unless it is referring to the previous attached sentence, then it is six letter s's.

431 days ago

A new era of Living

Ravenswood Woodend

A new era of living for over 50’s has arrived at Ravenswood, Woodend! Freedom Lifestyle Villages has officially opened the doors to seven show homes.

Come and explore the many advantages of residing in a Freedom Lifestyle Village while learning about the remarkable benefits our unique capital… View more
A new era of living for over 50’s has arrived at Ravenswood, Woodend! Freedom Lifestyle Villages has officially opened the doors to seven show homes.

Come and explore the many advantages of residing in a Freedom Lifestyle Village while learning about the remarkable benefits our unique capital gain’s structure can provide for you.

Stage 1A – Selling Now! Starting from $345,000

Show Homes Open 7 Days A Week
Mon-Fri 10 am-4 pm
Sat-Sun 11 am-3 pm
Visit us at 30 Bob Robertson Drive, Woodend
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Learn more

432 days ago

Do you have time to volunteer?

The Team from Citizens Advice Christchurch Area

We are so grateful that there are so many good Kiwis who are able to volunteer their time to help others.

Helping others makes us feel good ! One of the things that we, at Citizens Advice Bureau, hear from our volunteers is how good they feel after they have helped someone to find a solution to… View more
We are so grateful that there are so many good Kiwis who are able to volunteer their time to help others.

Helping others makes us feel good ! One of the things that we, at Citizens Advice Bureau, hear from our volunteers is how good they feel after they have helped someone to find a solution to their issue.

If you have an issue that you want to talk about get in contact and our volunteers at CAB will do their best to help.

If you would like to find out more about volunteering at CAB give us a call or email manager.cabchch@gmail.com.

If you would like to volunteer but maybe CAB isn’t for you, there are volunteering opportunities everywhere. You can find details by looking at Volunteering Canterbury website, the local paper, SEEK, Do good jobs and social media.

Under 'Read More' is the link to Aged Concern Canterbury volunteers where they ask for just 1 hour a week to go and visit an elderly person who needs company.

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432 days ago

Have you got your tickets yet?

Heart Foundation

You could win this fully furnished home in South Island’s stunning Wānaka! Buy your tickets today for a chance to make the snow-topped mountains and crisp, clear lake your very own backyard with a home in the heart of Wanaka!

Worth over $1.5 million this Jennian Homes build features four … View more
You could win this fully furnished home in South Island’s stunning Wānaka! Buy your tickets today for a chance to make the snow-topped mountains and crisp, clear lake your very own backyard with a home in the heart of Wanaka!

Worth over $1.5 million this Jennian Homes build features four bedrooms, two bathrooms and boasts a stylish open-plan kitchen, living and dining area for year-round entertainment.

Make this property your permanent residence, a holiday home, rent it or even sell it – it could be all yours for only $15! Be in to win by purchasing your tickets today.
Buy tickets now

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434 days ago

Dog attacking a cat in tuckers rd

Nicole from Casebrook

Does anyone know anything about a cat being attacked by a dog this morning attached is a photo of that cat

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434 days ago

Garden bench seat for sale

Steven from Avonside - Dallington

Lovely sturdy garden bench seat,
Solid and sturdy,
Length 156cm,Height 93cm,Sewat height 42cm.
Has had a fresh stain,Pickup Avonside or can deliver

Price: $170

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