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2315 days ago

Dog registration fees due on August 7

The Team from Christchurch City Council

Racing to pay your 2018-19 dog rego fees? We’ve got good news! You’ve got until midnight Tuesday 7 August to pay.
Paying by this date means you’ll get the lowest fee available for your pup.
Check out easy payment options here bit.ly...

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2315 days ago

True Essence Womens' Mini Retreat

Sara from Mairehau

Why not take some time out for yourself and join us for this afternoon of yoga, dance and meditation. We would love to see you there as we go on a journey of discovery.

Love Sara and Robyn :-)

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2317 days ago

Where to buy Turkish Coffee Pot (Ibrik) in Christchurch?

Peter from Fendalton

Hi all,

Just wondering if anyone knows where I can buy a Turkish coffee pot in Christchurch? or if anyone has one I can buy?

Really, I would love to make my coffee and chai with it!

Thanks and cheers,
Peter

2316 days ago

Voices Against War: Courage, Conviction and Conscientious Objection in WWI Canterbury

Jan Tedesco from NW WEA - a branch of CWEA

Come along to Chapel Street Church Hall, on the corner of Harewood Road and Chapel Street, Papanui this Friday, 3rd August, to listen to Margaret Lovell-Smith's talk 'Voices Against War: Courage, Conviction and conscientious Objection in WWI Canterbury'.
Her talk starts at 10.30am. … View more
Come along to Chapel Street Church Hall, on the corner of Harewood Road and Chapel Street, Papanui this Friday, 3rd August, to listen to Margaret Lovell-Smith's talk 'Voices Against War: Courage, Conviction and conscientious Objection in WWI Canterbury'.
Her talk starts at 10.30am.
Everyone is welcome - just sign in at the door with your name and phone number, pay $4 and enjoy. If you come at 10am you can have a tea or coffee and a biscuit first

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2316 days ago

Free pallet or similar wood

Natalie from Papanui

Hi. I was wondering if anyone has a pallet or similar wood to make a bike stand. I can pick up pretty much anytime. Thanks.

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2318 days ago

Longest eclipse of the 21st century on Saturday morning!

The Team from Neighbourly.co.nz

Astronomers are hoping for clear skies on Saturday morning when the longest eclipse of the 21st century works its magic in the night sky - it is expected just after 8am.

According to Nasa, the moon will be in full eclipse - or totality - for 103 minutes. But the moon will enter totality not long… View more
Astronomers are hoping for clear skies on Saturday morning when the longest eclipse of the 21st century works its magic in the night sky - it is expected just after 8am.

According to Nasa, the moon will be in full eclipse - or totality - for 103 minutes. But the moon will enter totality not long before setting in this country. The next such event will not happen again until 2021.The total lunar eclipse will be the result of the sun, moon and earth lining up perfectly.

HOW TO VIEW IT
- You'll need to be as far south as possible, have clear skies, and be in a location where you can see the Moon setting in the south west and the Sun rising in the north east.
- The higher you can get, the better. That's because the Sun will be barely clearing the horizon as the Moon sets in the opposite direction.
- Unfortunately, MetService is predicting Saturday will bring showers or rain in the west and south of the country, heavy for a time over the South Island.

- In Invercargill, there will be five minutes between sunrise at 8:12 and moonset shortly thereafter, with the Moon entirely within Earth's shadow.
- In Dunedin the interval is reduced to four minutes; in Christchurch, three minutes.

Read more and follow updates here.

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2318 days ago

Dirty little secrets!

Kim Booth from The Best Furniture Shop

There's a little secret a lot of furniture retailers don't want you to know but which The Best Furniture Shop just loves to share: a huge amount of what's available at high end stores comes from exactly the same place.

The Best Furniture Shop owner Kim Booth grew up in a family of… View more
There's a little secret a lot of furniture retailers don't want you to know but which The Best Furniture Shop just loves to share: a huge amount of what's available at high end stores comes from exactly the same place.

The Best Furniture Shop owner Kim Booth grew up in a family of furniture retailers and decided to turn a traditional sales strategy on its head with the launch of the New Brighton store nine years ago. Instead of a plush showroom taking up high-demand real estate space, The Best Furniture Shop has a huge, simple fit-out in a low-rent part of town.

Savings from low-overheads would go straight to customers, with rock-bottom prices every day. Check it out on our website, or instore at 61 Hawke Street, New Brighton.
Find out more!

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2319 days ago

Poll: Should te reo Māori be compulsory in schools?

The Team from Neighbourly.co.nz

There has been an ongoing discussion amongst political leaders (and Neighbourly members) around whether te reo should be compulsory in schools across New Zealand. It comes after news that the number of people in New Zealand able to speak te reo Māori is declining. What do you think? Should it be … View moreThere has been an ongoing discussion amongst political leaders (and Neighbourly members) around whether te reo should be compulsory in schools across New Zealand. It comes after news that the number of people in New Zealand able to speak te reo Māori is declining. What do you think? Should it be made compulsory? Do you think this will help retain the language?

Neighbourly's own Sarah Moore has started studying te reo Māori follow her journey here.

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Should te reo Māori be compulsory in schools?
  • 34.3% Yes, I agree
    34.3% Complete
  • 56.5% No, I disagree
    56.5% Complete
  • 9.2% I don't mind either way
    9.2% Complete
8762 votes
2319 days ago

Countdown to All Blacks' Christchurch kick-off

The Team from Christchurch City Council

The game will not be broadcast on TV so make sure you get yourself to AMI Stadium on August 10!
Read more about the Game of Three Halves event on Newsline: bit.ly...

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2320 days ago

Do you recycle your long-life milk cartons?

Georgia Reporter from Stuff

Hi neighbours,

Did you know long-life milk cartons can't be recycled in New Zealand? There is no company which recycles them within the country, so the majority of them end up in the landfill. Although Auckland and Christchurch accept the cartons for recycling, they are sent offshore.

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Hi neighbours,

Did you know long-life milk cartons can't be recycled in New Zealand? There is no company which recycles them within the country, so the majority of them end up in the landfill. Although Auckland and Christchurch accept the cartons for recycling, they are sent offshore.

What do you think about this? Do you think it's time we get the right facilities to recycle our food waste in NZ? Let us know your thoughts in the replies! To read more about this, click here.

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2319 days ago

In remembrance: Positive force of nature

The Team from Christchurch City Council

Several thousand trees and shrubs were planted in Ouruhia Reserve on Wednesday, as part of the One Billion Trees programme, marking nationwide commemorations of the end of WWI 100 years ago.
Learn more on Newsline: bit.ly...

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2319 days ago

Minister's balancing act

The Team from ACC New Zealand

ACC Minister Hon. Iain Lees-Galloway recently swapped his suit for shorts and a tee to join a ‘Live Stronger for Longer’ strength and balance class. These classes help us as we age to retain lower body and core strength, remaining active to avoid falls.

No-one is bullet proof, falls happen … View more
ACC Minister Hon. Iain Lees-Galloway recently swapped his suit for shorts and a tee to join a ‘Live Stronger for Longer’ strength and balance class. These classes help us as we age to retain lower body and core strength, remaining active to avoid falls.

No-one is bullet proof, falls happen and some can result in broken bones, pain and long healing times and can also make us fearful of falling again. Losing confidence can really affect quality of life.

Live Stronger for Longer strength and balance classes are growing nationwide. Visit www.livestronger.org.nz and join a class near you, you’ll find lots of practical information, advice and resources on how to live an active, healthy and independent life.

Proudly brought to you by ACC, MoH, HQSC and your local community health providers.
Join a class near you

2323 days ago
2320 days ago

Up Coming Paint Technique Workshops

claire.jackson@mrcpaint.co.nz from Mainland Chroma

Next season's Paint Technique Workshops.... watch this space!
If you've ever participated in a workshop run by Jackie Nicholls House on the Hill Design Company, you'll know they are packed with inspiration and heaps of paint technique tips.

We are busy planning the next seasons… View more
Next season's Paint Technique Workshops.... watch this space!
If you've ever participated in a workshop run by Jackie Nicholls House on the Hill Design Company, you'll know they are packed with inspiration and heaps of paint technique tips.

We are busy planning the next seasons schedule to be run at Mainland Resene so watch out for upcoming dates

2320 days ago

Trees and us

Shirish Paranjape from

Nor'West news of 25th July 2018 carries my article under "SOAPBOX".
Readers / residents are most welcome to send views to Sophie.Cornish@starmedia.kiwi.

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