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1546 days ago

Throwback Thursday

Nicole Mathewson Reporter from The Press

Thousands of people flocked to Christchurch's King Edward Barracks to seek a bargain at what the organiser, Radio Avon, billed as The World's Largest Garage Sale on April 11, 1978.

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1547 days ago

It's hard to beat a hand filleted piece of NZ Hoki.

McDonald's NZ

Caught locally in the sparkling waters that surround New Zealand, our Hoki is renowned for its succulent texture, white flesh and great taste.

We use the best ingredients to make all our Macca's® meals. Whether you’re in Whangarei or Queenstown, you’ll always get the great quality and … View more
Caught locally in the sparkling waters that surround New Zealand, our Hoki is renowned for its succulent texture, white flesh and great taste.

We use the best ingredients to make all our Macca's® meals. Whether you’re in Whangarei or Queenstown, you’ll always get the great quality and taste.
Find out more

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1549 days ago

Hi does anyone have a aluminium ramp to put a mobility scooter on my 4 x 4 car tow ball and a lawn mower on my trailer front thanks

Owen from Avonhead

Hi is anyone got an aluminium ramp suitable to put my mobility scooter on the back of my 4 x 4 tow ball all I want is the ramp I can well the rest and also a aluminium ramp for a trailer to put a lawn mower on up the front of the deck

1547 days ago

Montessori Homebased Care

Stacey from Belfast

Hi, Im Stacey and I am looking for some families to come and join my Home based Montessori Care.
I am fully Early Childhood and Montessori trained, and have been teaching for 15 years. I absolutely adore children of all ages and especially using the Montessori Approach.
I am able to have x4 … View more
Hi, Im Stacey and I am looking for some families to come and join my Home based Montessori Care.
I am fully Early Childhood and Montessori trained, and have been teaching for 15 years. I absolutely adore children of all ages and especially using the Montessori Approach.
I am able to have x4 children in my care, on Mondays, Wednesdays and Thursdays 9-3pm.
My environment is calming, beautiful and sunny, with a huge back yard for children to run around in. A sandpit, swing and mud kitchen are underway along with some other fun outside experiences.
I am fun, passionate, enthusiastic and just a big kid who loves to have fun!! I teach children's yoga also on site so will incorporate this into our weekly programme.
Montessori is all about the goal of nurturing each child's natural desire for knowledge, understanding, and respect.
Qualities of the prepared classroom include: structure, order, freedom of movement, and freedom of choice.
Within this structured space, children learn through hands-on experiences. Especially relevant are the beautifully made Montessori learning materials that children work with to make independent learning discoveries.
The children are guided in their learning by the Montessori teachers, who act as the link between the children, and the prepared environment.
The teacher’s role is to prepare the classroom, and observe and guide their students in their learning. As a result, children progress at their own pace, according to their own abilities.
Through work in the Montessori environment, children learn to develop concentration, self-discipline, and a love of learning.

Im open for people to come and have a look at the environment, and get a feel for the space.

Contact me Stacey on 0273875513 or DM on here =)

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1548 days ago

First home buying stories wanted

Kylie Klein Nixon Reporter from Homed

Hi everyone! I'm Kylie, a Homed reporter. We're looking for people who have fairly recent, interesting, unique or off-the-wall stories to tell about how they bought their first homes. Did you move away from your home just to find a more affordable property? Did you scrimp and save for … View moreHi everyone! I'm Kylie, a Homed reporter. We're looking for people who have fairly recent, interesting, unique or off-the-wall stories to tell about how they bought their first homes. Did you move away from your home just to find a more affordable property? Did you scrimp and save for years to get a deposit together? Perhaps your family chipped in to help get you on the ladder? Are you older and buying for the first time? Did you choose to move into a home with a friend or another couple to make it more affordable? Please let us know in the comments below, or drop me a line in the messages. Your comments my be used in a story, but we'd also be interested in chatting to you for an exciting project coming up!

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1547 days ago

Back your backyard: 12-hour guide to Christchurch

Jake Kenny Reporter from Community News

Whether you’re treating yourself to a weekend of exploring the rebuilding city, or simply after a fresh take on home base, Christchurch is a treasure trove of hidden gems waiting to be discovered.

The Garden City is home to top-of-the-line retail, quality eating and drinking establishments, and … View more
Whether you’re treating yourself to a weekend of exploring the rebuilding city, or simply after a fresh take on home base, Christchurch is a treasure trove of hidden gems waiting to be discovered.

The Garden City is home to top-of-the-line retail, quality eating and drinking establishments, and plenty of activities to nourish body and soul.

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1548 days ago

Demolition work starts on quake-damaged Christchurch Catholic cathedral

Nicole Mathewson Reporter from The Press

The $1.8 million demolition project is expected to take a year and started this week with three workers salvaging two stone angels from the front of the historic building.

The church plans to build a school, church headquarters, parking building, and a replacement for the quake-damaged Cathedral … View more
The $1.8 million demolition project is expected to take a year and started this week with three workers salvaging two stone angels from the front of the historic building.

The church plans to build a school, church headquarters, parking building, and a replacement for the quake-damaged Cathedral of the Blessed Sacrament between Victoria Square and the Avon River.

Read more here.

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1547 days ago

Christchurch landmarks to be lit up to mark Sept quake anniversary

Jake Kenny Reporter from Community News

Several prominent Christchurch landmarks will be lit up this week to mark the 10th anniversary of the first major Canterbury earthquake.

New Brighton Pier, the New Regent St shops, the Town Hall Ferrier fountain, the Vaka a Hina sculpture in the east frame, the Fanfare sculpture at Chaney’s … View more
Several prominent Christchurch landmarks will be lit up this week to mark the 10th anniversary of the first major Canterbury earthquake.

New Brighton Pier, the New Regent St shops, the Town Hall Ferrier fountain, the Vaka a Hina sculpture in the east frame, the Fanfare sculpture at Chaney’s Corner, Christchurch Airport, and the State Highway 1 Memorial Bridge will all be lit up in green on Thursday and Friday.

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1566 days ago

Sum up the September 4 Canterbury quake anniversary in a single word

Nicole Mathewson Reporter from The Press

What word do you associate most with the September 4 earthquake in Canterbury?

As part of Stuff's upcoming coverage of the 10th anniversary of the quake, we want to hear your memories of the day life changed dramatically for so many.

We're collecting your submissions to create a word … View more
What word do you associate most with the September 4 earthquake in Canterbury?

As part of Stuff's upcoming coverage of the 10th anniversary of the quake, we want to hear your memories of the day life changed dramatically for so many.

We're collecting your submissions to create a word cloud to be published on the 10th anniversary.

It may be a word that describes how your life or your community has changed, or one that takes you back to that very moment the earth shook on the morning of September 4, 2010.

To share the word you believe best sums up the 10 years since the quake, click here or email stuffnation@stuff.co.nz

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1548 days ago

Nominate your Nice Neighbour and win!

Neighbourly.co.nz

Do you have a Nice Neighbour in your community that has shone through the shadow of this pandemic?

Has someone offered to pick up supplies for you? Maybe your neighbour rang up to have a friendly chat? Any person that's made your community more neighbourly, nominate them on our … View more
Do you have a Nice Neighbour in your community that has shone through the shadow of this pandemic?

Has someone offered to pick up supplies for you? Maybe your neighbour rang up to have a friendly chat? Any person that's made your community more neighbourly, nominate them on our Nice Neighbour page now!

If selected, your nomination will be published in your community paper with you and your nominee each winning a $25 Prezzy® Card!
Nominate Now!

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1548 days ago

Better balance is easy!

The Team from ACC New Zealand

Maintaining your balance is key to enjoying life and avoiding falls. With the easy-to-use app called Nymbl, you can improve your balance and live falls free. You just need a smartphone or tablet.

With Nymbl you’ll use simple and safe body movements and easy brain challenges like trivia. … View more
Maintaining your balance is key to enjoying life and avoiding falls. With the easy-to-use app called Nymbl, you can improve your balance and live falls free. You just need a smartphone or tablet.

With Nymbl you’ll use simple and safe body movements and easy brain challenges like trivia. It’s a technique called dual-tasking and it’s proven to be effective, it’s also fun. Just 10 minutes a day in the comfort of your own home and you can be Nymbl.

Register now to get Nymbl free. Nymbl is brought to you by Live Stronger For Longer and ACC, MOH and HQSC.
Learn more

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1548 days ago

Did anyone donate this brooch to a family store recently?

Leigh from Avonhead

This is a real long shot, but my daughter lost a cameo brooch that belonged to her great grandmother sometime ago, we have been searching for it because of the sentimental value it has. This one that looks very similar has turned up on trademe this week. The seller kindly told me that he purchased … View moreThis is a real long shot, but my daughter lost a cameo brooch that belonged to her great grandmother sometime ago, we have been searching for it because of the sentimental value it has. This one that looks very similar has turned up on trademe this week. The seller kindly told me that he purchased it from the Sydenham family store about 3 weeks ago, I was wondering if someone may have found it awhile back and donated it? It was lost somewhere near or in Middleton Grange.

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1548 days ago

'Bitterly cold' day for South Island - can you see any snow?

Jake Kenny Reporter from Community News

Temperatures are plummeting as snow blankets many parts of the South Island on Tuesday morning.

MetService meteorologist Peter Little said South Islanders should expect a “bitterly cold” day as a cold front “significantly” dropped temperatures overnight, bringing flurries of snow, sleet … View more
Temperatures are plummeting as snow blankets many parts of the South Island on Tuesday morning.

MetService meteorologist Peter Little said South Islanders should expect a “bitterly cold” day as a cold front “significantly” dropped temperatures overnight, bringing flurries of snow, sleet and rain to most southern centres.

Is snow affecting your area? Send us your pics/tell us what you see in the comments below.

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1549 days ago

Poll: Do you support mandatory face masks on public transport?

Jake Kenny Reporter from Community News

Not an un-masked face could be seen at the Christchurch Bus Interchange as the first day of mandatory use on public transport came into force.

Bus drivers and passengers were happy to abide by the rules and in some instances, gifted face masks to other bus users and drivers.

Do you support … View more
Not an un-masked face could be seen at the Christchurch Bus Interchange as the first day of mandatory use on public transport came into force.

Bus drivers and passengers were happy to abide by the rules and in some instances, gifted face masks to other bus users and drivers.

Do you support mandatory face masks on public transport? Vote below.

Read more here.

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Do you support mandatory face masks on public transport?
  • 88.5% Yes - masks are necessary
    88.5% Complete
  • 11.5% No - I don't support mandatory masks
    11.5% Complete
515 votes
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1548 days ago

2 MITRE BOXES. (Saw shown not included)

Derek and Maureen from Redwood

This sale is for 2 MITRE BOXES ONLY and does not include the saw shown. Pick up is in Redwood.

Price: $5

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