McLeans and Coutts Islands, Christchurch

1667 days ago

Enjoy Europe Day with a hamper of European goodies!

Delegation of the European Union to New Zealand

9 May is Europe Day, a day that celebrates peace and unity in Europe. This new form of political cooperation made war unthinkable in Europe and became the European Union.

Across Europe and worldwide, Europe Day showcases what the European Union does.

This year, since we can't do … View more
9 May is Europe Day, a day that celebrates peace and unity in Europe. This new form of political cooperation made war unthinkable in Europe and became the European Union.

Across Europe and worldwide, Europe Day showcases what the European Union does.

This year, since we can't do anything in person, we wanted to bring Europe to you. Answer our quiz and be in to win a $75 hamper from our friends at Le Marche Francais.

To find out more about the European Union (and maybe even the answers!) find us on @EUinNZ.
Find out more

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1667 days ago

Drum, percussion and beginner bass guitar lessons

James from Redwood

Level 2 will be here soon and we will be open for business. Get in and book a time morning, afternoon or evening, any day of the week. We look forward to seeing everyone. Message us on here, visit Facebook, phone or txt 027 469 1964

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1668 days ago

Paint a school desk

The Team from

Turn an old school desk into a stylish side table or hallway feature with a touch of Resene colour and Resene Aquaclear.

Upcycled industrial items like this work really well alongside modern furnishings to give your home an eclectic style. A piece like this is also a … View more
Turn an old school desk into a stylish side table or hallway feature with a touch of Resene colour and Resene Aquaclear.

Upcycled industrial items like this work really well alongside modern furnishings to give your home an eclectic style. A piece like this is also a great way to introduce pops of colour that you might not be brave enough to attempt on a larger scale.

Make the most of this weekend with this easy step by step project idea from Resene.

Find out how to create your own.

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1668 days ago

Getting married in New Zealand?

Kelly Dennett Reporter from Sunday Star Times

Coronavirus has us celebrating our local businesses, does that extend to your Big Day? We've spoken to wedding venues who are hopeful people will commit to a local wedding in the future. The Sunday Star-Times is keen to speak to a couple who have new plans to keep their wedding in New Zealand.… View moreCoronavirus has us celebrating our local businesses, does that extend to your Big Day? We've spoken to wedding venues who are hopeful people will commit to a local wedding in the future. The Sunday Star-Times is keen to speak to a couple who have new plans to keep their wedding in New Zealand. If you're willing to be interviewed and identified for a story, please email kelly.dennett@stuff.co.nz.

1668 days ago

Plea to spend locally as Canterbury leaders unveil plan to reboot economy

Nicole Mathewson Reporter from The Press

Hundreds of jobs across Christchurch could be saved if each household with the means could spend just a little extra each month, economists believe.

The importance of buying locally was underscored as city leaders unveiled the kernels of a major plan to help businesses survive, save jobs and drive… View more
Hundreds of jobs across Christchurch could be saved if each household with the means could spend just a little extra each month, economists believe.

The importance of buying locally was underscored as city leaders unveiled the kernels of a major plan to help businesses survive, save jobs and drive Canterbury’s recovery from the coronavirus lockdown. Read more here.

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1669 days ago

Mothers Day facial voucher

Michelle from Euphoria body & beauty clinic

Hi neighbours, Euphoria has a lovely gift for your mother, wife, sister, daughter or even treat yourself !
* microdermabrasion facial to take away dead dull skin, giving a soft bright glowing skin.
* hydrating or purifying hand made mask tailored to your skin's needs
* paraffin hand … View more
Hi neighbours, Euphoria has a lovely gift for your mother, wife, sister, daughter or even treat yourself !
* microdermabrasion facial to take away dead dull skin, giving a soft bright glowing skin.
* hydrating or purifying hand made mask tailored to your skin's needs
* paraffin hand treatment with warm paraffin to soften and hydrate those hard working hands.

All for $65 !!
Cant do the treatments until after lockdown but happy to email a virtual voucher. Just message me and I will send details on how to pay.

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1668 days ago

House available for rent (Riccarton)

Db from Burnside

Two story sunny house , rear section on Blenheim road . Close to all amenities . 5/6 minutes walking to Middleton grange school. 2.2km to Canterbury university . 1.2 KM to church corner /bush inn. No80 Bus stop is next to the driveway , to Lincoln university and Town center . 10-15 minutes Walking… View moreTwo story sunny house , rear section on Blenheim road . Close to all amenities . 5/6 minutes walking to Middleton grange school. 2.2km to Canterbury university . 1.2 KM to church corner /bush inn. No80 Bus stop is next to the driveway , to Lincoln university and Town center . 10-15 minutes Walking to Riccarton mall.

This house will be available from 13th, June.
Four bedroom, 2 bathrooms. Has two large double bedrooms upstairs.
Off street parking.
If anyone is interested to rent the whole house , 1 year lease contract, 600/week. If the contract can be signed earlier and lease started exactly from 14th, June. The rent will be 580/week .

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1672 days ago

Parties, chopper rescues and crowded beaches risk Alert Level 3 extension

Nicole Mathewson Reporter from The Press

Warm temperatures on the first weekend under Alert Level 3 saw thousands flock to Christchurch’s beaches, hills and parks.

On Sunday, two people required helicopter rescues in Canterbury, on Saturday night police were called to break up a fight in Sockburn, and Friday night saw police alerted to… View more
Warm temperatures on the first weekend under Alert Level 3 saw thousands flock to Christchurch’s beaches, hills and parks.

On Sunday, two people required helicopter rescues in Canterbury, on Saturday night police were called to break up a fight in Sockburn, and Friday night saw police alerted to 685 parties nationwide, including one involving gang members in St Martins.

Director-general of health Ashley Bloomfield warned that breaches of Alert Level 3 could risk a delay to level 2. Continue reading here.

How are you finding level 3? Have you been able to enjoy takeaways or a visit to your local beach or are you finding the city too crowded? Share your thoughts in the comments below.

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1669 days ago

NZ Gardener's new issue is out now

Jo McCarroll - NZ Gardener editor Reporter from NZ Gardener & Get Growing

We are (very) excited to say that the May issue of NZ Gardener is on sale today, and absolutely packed with the good stuff! Lynda Hallinan reflects on 60 lessons for gardeners from the lockdown (with plenty of idea on what you can sow and grow in May); there's a bumper gardening quiz; we … View moreWe are (very) excited to say that the May issue of NZ Gardener is on sale today, and absolutely packed with the good stuff! Lynda Hallinan reflects on 60 lessons for gardeners from the lockdown (with plenty of idea on what you can sow and grow in May); there's a bumper gardening quiz; we suggest five herbs to reduce anxiety and promote calmness; and visit a Taupo sanctuary full of art and alive with native birds and a wild and wonderful garden in Glenorchy. And since we've been gardening in isolation, Jack Hobbs talks to gardeners on the Chatham Islands about how they keep things growing, 650km from the nearest garden centre. Normally our subscribers get their copy before it goes on sale, of course, but things aren't quite normal right now so if your copy hasn't arrived yet, it should be with you very soon! We are so pleased to have a new issue of your favourite magazine for you, and I cannot wait to hear what you think. NZ Gardener has been informing and inspiring New Zealand gardeners for more than 75 years and we're incredibly grateful to our readers, especially our subscribers, because we couldn't do it without you. And by the way subscribing is easy and a much cheaper way to get your magazine each month! And would an NZ Gardener sub make a great Mother's Day gift this Sunday, you ask? I think we all know the answer to that! Jo

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1669 days ago

Mother's Day Activities

Harcourts Vision Real Estate and Property Management

Mother's Day is approaching quick. Download our free activity book and get crafting!

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1669 days ago

7 Ways To Make Maths Fun

NumberWorks'nWords Burnside

When children discover fun in Maths, they learn the building blocks to think critically to solve any problem. We all know that maths underpins our everyday lives … be it when scoring a sports game, baking a cake or counting down the weeks, days or even hours until the end of the school year! Here… View moreWhen children discover fun in Maths, they learn the building blocks to think critically to solve any problem. We all know that maths underpins our everyday lives … be it when scoring a sports game, baking a cake or counting down the weeks, days or even hours until the end of the school year! Here are 7 creative ways to thread maths into your child’s day to day activities, to spark a love of numbers:
Head over to our blog.

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1670 days ago

Poll: Have you had a courier parcel go missing?

Colleen Hawkes Reporter from Homed

Hi Neighbours,
If you have ordered a parcel to be delivered by courier during lockdown, Stuff/Homed would love you to take part in this short poll please. We would like to know if you have had problems with the theft of courier parcels (not just delays) from your letterbox or porch, or if this not… View more
Hi Neighbours,
If you have ordered a parcel to be delivered by courier during lockdown, Stuff/Homed would love you to take part in this short poll please. We would like to know if you have had problems with the theft of courier parcels (not just delays) from your letterbox or porch, or if this not been an issue. If you would like to add detail or comment, please email me. Thank you.

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Have you had a courier parcel go missing?
  • 16.1% Yes, parcel not found
    16.1% Complete
  • 83.9% No, all parcels accounted for
    83.9% Complete
1474 votes
1670 days ago

Overloading Power Plugs

John McDonald Electrical ltd

As we are heading into winter, our power plugs are often getting a good workout as they juggle the power supply to heaters, tvs, laptops, hair dryers and the like!

Many older style homes have only one or two power sockets in a room, so it can be tempting to use a power board on each of these power… View more
As we are heading into winter, our power plugs are often getting a good workout as they juggle the power supply to heaters, tvs, laptops, hair dryers and the like!

Many older style homes have only one or two power sockets in a room, so it can be tempting to use a power board on each of these power sockets, to ensure more appliances can be used at once. This is fine provided you are not using too many appliances with a high voltage such a brand new TVs and heaters.

We recommend balancing the number of appliances you are using in one socket at a time to avoid overloading. Turn off of unplug the appliances you are not using and only ensure one high voltage appliance is plugged in per plug socket.

If you are finding that you are blowing a fuse or overloading your plug sockets, we do recommend having more power sockets installed in the house.

If you have any questions in regards to managing your household power supply, please contact John McDonald Electrical on 027 333 3768.

1670 days ago

Proud Sponsor of Variety the Children's Charity

Katrina from Healthworks Pharmacy Ilam

Did you know that 1 in 4 Kiwi Kids go without the basics of everyday life that we take for granted?

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1670 days ago

A little look behind the scenes...

New World

The Covid-19 pandemic has shown us all how quickly life can change. For many New Zealanders, this has meant job losses or significant pay cuts – and the family pantry suddenly empty.

For the past two months, there’s been a huge demand for food parcels from local charities around the … View more
The Covid-19 pandemic has shown us all how quickly life can change. For many New Zealanders, this has meant job losses or significant pay cuts – and the family pantry suddenly empty.

For the past two months, there’s been a huge demand for food parcels from local charities around the country. Find out what we’ve been doing behind the scenes to support these charities who are helping New Zealanders get back on their feet.

(PS – we want to say a special ‘thank you’ to all of you who have made a donation at your local store. Your generous support is helping keep New Zealanders fed.)
Take a look behind the scenes

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