McLeans and Coutts Islands, Christchurch

Ryman’s Walk in Wednesdays

Ryman’s Walk in Wednesdays

Ryman villages across the country are open every Wednesday in November.

1215 days ago
1215 days ago

'Still sinking in': Grace Prendergast's mum reacts to Olympic gold medal win

Jake Kenny Reporter from Community News

Hi neighbours,

Sally Prendergast could not bear to look as her daughter raced towards a first Olympic gold medal.

Grace Prendergast and Kerri Gowler were hot favourites to win the women's pair final after setting the world’s fastest time in the semi-final in Tokyo on Wednesday.

But the … View more
Hi neighbours,

Sally Prendergast could not bear to look as her daughter raced towards a first Olympic gold medal.

Grace Prendergast and Kerri Gowler were hot favourites to win the women's pair final after setting the world’s fastest time in the semi-final in Tokyo on Wednesday.

But the odds did nothing to ease Sally Prendergast's nerves going into Thursday's final.

She conceded she “didn’t even watch the end”.

Sally Prendergast told Stuff she was "wide awake" overnight with excitement and nerves, but said the family was confident in the pair's ability.

Grace Prendergast, who was born in Christchurch in 1992, began rowing for Villa Maria College out of Avon Rowing Club in Christchurch in 2007.

Read the full story by clicking 'Read More' below.

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1215 days ago

Wooden butterfly

The Team from

Recreate a Kiwiana classic using butterflise and Resene testpots.

Find out how to create your own.

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1216 days ago

Free training (How to build a business)

Shirish Paranjape from Community Board member, Fendalton-Waimairi-Harewood C.Board

[Note: I am only sharing the message received from ChristchurchNZ. I do not have any personal or business connection with Rebel Business School. This is also not a recommendation.]

ChristchurchNZ would like to invite you to a new START-UP & GROWTH event coming to Christchurch: Rebel Business … View more
[Note: I am only sharing the message received from ChristchurchNZ. I do not have any personal or business connection with Rebel Business School. This is also not a recommendation.]

ChristchurchNZ would like to invite you to a new START-UP & GROWTH event coming to Christchurch: Rebel Business School.
The Rebel Business School Pop Up Event is a two-week intensive course on 16-27 August, designed to help you make real progress, quickly without costing you a penny, only time. Rebel Business School will spend every day with you, running interactive sessions and working with you on your business to help you with whatever you need to get going. Start to learn "How to build a business with no money" and see what it is all about.

What Can You Expect?
This course will be 10 days of learning skills and coaching to help you make money doing what you love.
We will help you to:
Start your business for free
Build a great looking website for free
Make money online
Gain the confidence to get what you need
Networking skills to find the people you want and so much more!

Please note there are six days online via live interactive Zoom webinars and four days (Monday 23rd, Tuesday 24th, Thursday 26th and Friday 27th August) in venue at a location in Christchurch with on- & off-street parking and connection to public transport. We will notify every enrolled participant via email as soon as the venue is confirmed.

The participation is limited and we’d like to encourage your clients to sign-up until the end of this month via EVENTBRITE!!!

Anton Holzner
Business Advisor
E: Anton.Holzner@christchurchnz.com
A: BNZ Centre, Level 3, 101 Cashel Street, PO Box 2962, Christchurch 8011

1216 days ago

New Indian cooking course!

Radhika from Redwood

Hi Neighbours!

Term 2 was delicious fun cooking with some fab folks! Photos below of some dishes we made.
Come and join us for Term 3 at Papanui High School's Night Classes - we are now also learning how to make (and eat!) delicious Indian street food. Street food in India is a cuisine … View more
Hi Neighbours!

Term 2 was delicious fun cooking with some fab folks! Photos below of some dishes we made.
Come and join us for Term 3 at Papanui High School's Night Classes - we are now also learning how to make (and eat!) delicious Indian street food. Street food in India is a cuisine realm by itself - fast food but with fresh and mostly unprocessed ingredients, with lots of vegetarian, DF, GF and vegan options. The flavours are mouthwateringly big and bold, yet the dishes are made from humble everyday ingredients, all easily available here.
Think pakoras, puffed rice mixes, kabab wraps, chickpea salad, spicy chutneys and more! Learn about spices and how to use them while making popular favourites, improve your cooking skills and impress your friends and whanau :)

Course details -
INDIAN STREET FOOD -
Thursdays 7-9pm, starting 5 Aug
Duration - 7 weeks
Course fee - $140

For further information and enrolment in this course, please visit the school website - www.papanui.school.nz... or email Barbara Roper rpb@papanui.school.nz or telephone the office on 033520701

For course content-related enquiries, feel free to PM or email me at dishfulthinkingnz@gmail.com

See you in class ☺️
Insta / FB - Dishful Thinking

1216 days ago

Wish dinner time was a little...simpler?

The Team from HelloFresh

Hi Neighbours, back to school has thrown your routine into chaos? HelloFresh has dinner sorted for you. With our +20 quick and easy recipes (covering a range of dietary needs with new ones added every week!), dinner time will become a delicious breeze🌿

With no lock-in contracts, you can … View more
Hi Neighbours, back to school has thrown your routine into chaos? HelloFresh has dinner sorted for you. With our +20 quick and easy recipes (covering a range of dietary needs with new ones added every week!), dinner time will become a delicious breeze🌿

With no lock-in contracts, you can pause, skip or cancel your subscription at any time. You can also switch up your plan sizes and delivery times to suit your household and schedule.

Sign up today and get up to $100 off across your first 4 boxes with code “NEIGHBOUR”. All you need to do is cook!
Order now

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1216 days ago

2 & 3 bedroom villas available now!

Silverstream Retirement Village

Silverstream Retirement Village has some exquisite villas freshly available. Even one three bedroom with a double garage.

It’s resort style living, in the heart of Christchurch.

Get in touch today!
Know more

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1222 days ago

TIME names Christchurch and Northland among 'world's greatest places'

Nicole Mathewson Reporter from The Press

Christchurch and Northland have both made TIME’s list of the “World’s Greatest Places of 2021”.

The New York-based magazine and website drew upon its global network of correspondents and contributors to compile the 100-strong list “as a tribute to the people and businesses at the … View more
Christchurch and Northland have both made TIME’s list of the “World’s Greatest Places of 2021”.

The New York-based magazine and website drew upon its global network of correspondents and contributors to compile the 100-strong list “as a tribute to the people and businesses at the forefront” of the travel, tourism and hospitality industries so badly affected by the Covid-19 pandemic.

Christchurch was commended for its ongoing transformation in the wake of the earthquake that reduced much of the city to rubble a decade ago.

While the rebuild is not complete, TIME contributor Jessica Wynne Lockhart noted vacant lots were “regularly filled with creative and interactive installations such as hammock forests and a coin-operated dance floor.”

Do you think Christchurch is one of the world's greatest places? Share your thoughts in the comments below.

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1219 days ago

WARNING Dyson Vacuum Cleaner.

Derek and Maureen from Redwood

Please be careful this is a scam. So don't go into the site. Dyson are trying to get the site taken down at the moment without much success.

1217 days ago

Addictive Eaters Anonymous

The Team from Addictive Eaters Anonymous - Christchurch

I love our way of life...
I started dieting when I was 12 years old. I wasn’t overweight but I felt pudgy and I wanted a new boy at school to like me. Somehow, I obtained a calorie counting book and quickly memorized it. Each day, I tried hard to reach my goal of eating a certain number of … View more
I love our way of life...
I started dieting when I was 12 years old. I wasn’t overweight but I felt pudgy and I wanted a new boy at school to like me. Somehow, I obtained a calorie counting book and quickly memorized it. Each day, I tried hard to reach my goal of eating a certain number of calories. It was well below what I needed to eat as a growing child, but I didn’t see it that way at the time. I just wanted to get rid of my squishy stomach and eat a little less. Thus began a powerful obsession with being thin and trying to control my eating. But I also couldn’t see that at the time. I didn’t realize how much mental energy and time I spent thinking about what I was eating, when, and how much, or how inadequate I felt for not being perfect or thin enough.

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1217 days ago

60+? Book your vaccination now.

The Team from Ministry of Health

Are you aged 60+? If so, go to BookMyVaccine.nz now to reserve your spot to get the COVID-19 vaccination.

You can be vaccinated at any point from now – there’s no cut off.

Getting vaccinated is the best way to protect you and your whānau from COVID-19.

The stronger our immunity, the … View more
Are you aged 60+? If so, go to BookMyVaccine.nz now to reserve your spot to get the COVID-19 vaccination.

You can be vaccinated at any point from now – there’s no cut off.

Getting vaccinated is the best way to protect you and your whānau from COVID-19.

The stronger our immunity, the greater our possibilities.

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1218 days ago

Soy candle sale

Michelle from Euphoria body & beauty clinic

Lovely soy candles are on sale at Euphoria 15% off whilst stocks last, fragrances are vanilla bean, Christmas pine, Christmas spice, baked pear,rustic spice,coconut zest and frankincense &myrrh gorgeous 😍 available in small tins, glass tumblers, milk bottles and Mason jars.

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1219 days ago

Lost or stolen

Jasmine from Burnside

Hello Neighbours this fine specimen of a bike was dumped on our property this morning between 9 & 10am. A police report has been laid and the bike will be collected by the police on Wednesday if unclaimed. We are in the Grahams Rd Waimairi Rd area, owner must unlock bike at collection. Please … View moreHello Neighbours this fine specimen of a bike was dumped on our property this morning between 9 & 10am. A police report has been laid and the bike will be collected by the police on Wednesday if unclaimed. We are in the Grahams Rd Waimairi Rd area, owner must unlock bike at collection. Please pass on & message for more.

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1218 days ago

Homophones

NumberWorks'nWords Burnside

Homophones can be confusing! But learning word meanings can help prevent spelling mistakes. What homophones can you think of?

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1222 days ago

Help for West Coast

Trish from Northwood

I have collected a lot of good bedding plus household items and clothing etc for the people on the coast but I have received so much that i now need help to get it over there. IF you are heading for the coast and have room in your car for some extra things PLEASE give me call Trish 027-464-7587.
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I have collected a lot of good bedding plus household items and clothing etc for the people on the coast but I have received so much that i now need help to get it over there. IF you are heading for the coast and have room in your car for some extra things PLEASE give me call Trish 027-464-7587.
Thanks to everyone who has been so generous in helping out.

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