Mount Pleasant - Redcliffs, Christchurch

Wondering about something in your neighbourhood?

Wondering about something in your neighbourhood?

Whether it's a new building going up or a strange noise you keep hearing, ask your neighbours here.

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2867 days ago

Genuine Red Theatre seats - Hoyts Moorhouse

Phillip from Mount Pleasant - Redcliffs

To give away to a good home! Double movie theatre seats removed from Hoyts Moorhouse (old Science Alive building) after the 2011 earthquakes.
Pick up from Bamford St storage unit near the Tannery.

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2868 days ago

Back at work? Make a plan

The Team from Ministry of Civil Defence & Emergency Management

If you're back in the office today, we hope you're not struggling too much. Do you know how you'll get home if there's no transport or who will get the kids if you can't get to them? Work through our Personal Workplace Emergency Plan and decide what you will do.
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If you're back in the office today, we hope you're not struggling too much. Do you know how you'll get home if there's no transport or who will get the kids if you can't get to them? Work through our Personal Workplace Emergency Plan and decide what you will do.
getthru.govt.nz...
Visit www.happens.nz... for more hints and tips.

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2868 days ago

Made plans to get fit and active this year but wondering how to start?

Media Team from Christchurch City Council

Why not head to one of our pools to cool off? You’ll collect a stamp for every time you visit between now and January 26. Visit 5 times and you’ll receive a 10% discount on your entry to Christchurch Crown, the fifth event of the New Zealand Ocean Swim Series.
Then, collect an extra 10 … View more
Why not head to one of our pools to cool off? You’ll collect a stamp for every time you visit between now and January 26. Visit 5 times and you’ll receive a 10% discount on your entry to Christchurch Crown, the fifth event of the New Zealand Ocean Swim Series.
Then, collect an extra 10 stickers and be in the draw to win a fantastic prize pack including a HUUB wetsuit. Read More: bit.ly...

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2869 days ago

Water Conservation Tip 5:

Media Team from Christchurch City Council

One of the easiest ways to conserve H20 in summer is by watering your garden on alternate days at most. TIP: an easy way to remember this is houses with odd street numbers houses water on odd days and even street numbers on even days. For more tips, visit ccc.govt.nz/waterwise

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2871 days ago

Help yourself to prevent a fall

Christine from Mount Pleasant - Redcliffs

Falling over is not a natural part of aging - it is preventable!
SAYGO classes show you easy exercises to improve balance, strength and mobility, and thus help you not to fall over.
A weekly community based Falls Prevention class starts in Redcliffs, 10am Monday 16 January at the Port Hills … View more
Falling over is not a natural part of aging - it is preventable!
SAYGO classes show you easy exercises to improve balance, strength and mobility, and thus help you not to fall over.
A weekly community based Falls Prevention class starts in Redcliffs, 10am Monday 16 January at the Port Hills Uniting Parish Church, Augusta Street - opp the supermarket. $2 donation per class please.
Regular attendance at Steady As You Go (SAYGO) classes is known to help people (especially those over 65) to reduce their likelihood of falling over. Classes are fun, easy, at your pace. Exercises are seated and standing, with a little walking.
Redcliffs Class - just come along any Monday from 16 January onwards, at 10am, no need to book.
There are 13 other SAYGO classes running around Christchurch - see www.ageconcerncan.org.nz... or call Age Concern Canterbury 366 0903 or Christine Toner 0274339598 for more information.

2873 days ago

Shabby Chic Market returns to Woolston

Shannon Beynon Reporter from Christchurch Mail

The Shabby Chic Market's New Year Market Day - Sunday January 8 - Rain Or Shine.
Over 35 stalls offering vintage themed feasts and fancies, outside
the historic Rochester Villa, plus 5 rooms to explore inside the
villa.
Tea parties in the courtyard and much more.
The Rochester Villa, 21… View more
The Shabby Chic Market's New Year Market Day - Sunday January 8 - Rain Or Shine.
Over 35 stalls offering vintage themed feasts and fancies, outside
the historic Rochester Villa, plus 5 rooms to explore inside the
villa.
Tea parties in the courtyard and much more.
The Rochester Villa, 21 Connal Street, Woolston - follow the
signs off Ferry Rd and Rutherford St
11am Till 3pm -
Free Entry.
Please check our Facebook page for more info.

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2875 days ago

Calling all SUPER KIDS! Be in to WIN with our waterwatch colouring contest.

Media Team from Christchurch City Council

Have you entered our super kids’ #waterwatch colouring competition yet? Learn neat tips AND be in to win epic summertime prizes. Pick up the latest edition of Family Times or visit ccc.govt.nz/waterwise

2879 days ago

Don't miss your chance to win!

Roadshow Films

Looking for something to do in the holidays? Why not check out RED DOG: True Blue!

When eleven year old Mick is shipped off to his grandfather's cattle station in the remote Pilbara region of Western Australia, he prepares himself for a life of dull hardship. Instead he finds myth, … View more
Looking for something to do in the holidays? Why not check out RED DOG: True Blue!

When eleven year old Mick is shipped off to his grandfather's cattle station in the remote Pilbara region of Western Australia, he prepares himself for a life of dull hardship. Instead he finds myth, adventure and friendship with a scrappy, one-of-a-kind dog that will change his life forever. RED DOG: True Blue is a story of friendship, loyalty and acceptance and is perfect for families and dog lovers of all ages. Want to win a double pass?

Simply like or thank this post before 9 January for your chance to WIN one of ten double passes to RED DOG: True Blue.
Watch the trailer

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2879 days ago

Pet feeding over the Holidays

Elsa from Heathcote Valley

If you are going away and haven't got anyone available to look after your fur babies, I can come and feed your cat, dog, chooks, guinea pigs, rabbits.

I am happy to water plants and collect mail, turn lights on etc. 45 years experience with animals.

check out my Facebook page … View more
If you are going away and haven't got anyone available to look after your fur babies, I can come and feed your cat, dog, chooks, guinea pigs, rabbits.

I am happy to water plants and collect mail, turn lights on etc. 45 years experience with animals.

check out my Facebook page www.facebook.com...
for more information.

$10 per visit, happy to meet you beforehand to discuss your requirements. thanks, Elsa

2880 days ago

Do you know how much water you use each day?

Media Team from Christchurch City Council

Wow! The average CHCH person uses the equivalent of 100 750ml water bottles for every person each day during summer! That’s a heap of water! BUT…if we could each reduce our water use by 1% we’d save about 1.8million litres a week – that’s 350,000 bottles a day!! Imagine what we could … View moreWow! The average CHCH person uses the equivalent of 100 750ml water bottles for every person each day during summer! That’s a heap of water! BUT…if we could each reduce our water use by 1% we’d save about 1.8million litres a week – that’s 350,000 bottles a day!! Imagine what we could achieve with a 5% reduction? For more information, visit ccc.govt.nz/waterwise
#waterwatch

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2884 days ago

Merry Christmas!

John from Mount Pleasant - Redcliffs

Greetings Neighbours,

Wishing you all a fabulous & safe festive season and a productively prosperous 2017!

Please feel free to contact me should you require any assistance over the holiday season.

Warmest Wishes,
John :) 021 158 5349

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2884 days ago

Metro services end 6pm Christmas Day

Claire Nicholls from Metroinfo

Merry Christmas Metro users! A friendly reminder that all our services end at 6 pm Christmas Day (25 December). You can see when the last trip on your service is departing at www.facebook.com... . We hope you have a lovely summer holiday break and thank you for getting on-board with Metro in 2016.

2887 days ago

Thank you !

Sara from Mount Pleasant - Redcliffs

Just wanted to thank Deirdre for delivering to us this evening a Xmas card and letter from England. I sincerely appreciate the effort to find me and deliver the mail. We have a wonderful community here in Redcliffs. Sara

2887 days ago

Christmas Connections

The Team from Age Concern New Zealand

If you haven’t already made contact with your neighbours and older relatives, the holiday season is a perfect opportunity to break the ice.

Sometimes we get caught up in the Christmas rush, and don’t take time to think about people who may be experiencing a much quieter holiday season. … View more
If you haven’t already made contact with your neighbours and older relatives, the holiday season is a perfect opportunity to break the ice.

Sometimes we get caught up in the Christmas rush, and don’t take time to think about people who may be experiencing a much quieter holiday season. Contact with older people can help families to connect with what Christmas is really about, and it’s a great time to explore memories and think about traditions.

We will posting 5 tips leading up to Christmas on how you can connect with your older neighbours this Holiday Season.

5. Look out for them
Look out for your neighbours this holiday season. Be mindful that Christmas can be a tough time for some older people, especially those who live alone. Small gestures of kindness can make this time much easier for older people who may be lonely.

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2887 days ago

Did you know?

Media Team from Christchurch City Council

In the last five years in Christchurch there have been 20 deaths and 119 serious injury road crashes caused by alcohol and speed. The majority of those at fault were male.
Don’t become a statistic. Think before you drink.

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