New Brighton, Christchurch

1562 days ago

Poll: Christchurch roads in need of urgent fix?

Jake Kenny Reporter from Community News

Avonside Drive is closed between Wainoni Rd and Kerrs Rd on Friday due to severe flooding.

Are Christchurch roads in need of more urgent attention?

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Christchurch roads in need of urgent fix?
  • 4.4% No - enough is being done
    4.4% Complete
  • 93.3% Yes - more needs to be done
    93.3% Complete
  • 2.2% I don't care
    2.2% Complete
45 votes
1563 days ago

Throwback Thursday

Nicole Mathewson Reporter from The Press

Two young women cool off in the Stewart Fountain in central Christchurch in February 1973.

The fountain was later replaced and was a favourite spot for young people until the replacement was also demolished - despite protests that resulted in 13 arrests. Read more here.

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1561 days ago

Are you using your heat pump efficiently?

The team from EnergySmart - Christchurch

Heat Pumps are the most popular form of fixed heating available in New Zealand.

Find out tips that will save you money when using your Heat Pump.

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1561 days ago

Upcycle furniture with wallpaper

The Team from Resene ColorShop Shirley

Use colourful wallpaper samples and your favourite Resene colour to update a tired old piece of furniture.

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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1562 days ago

Westpac Warm Up double glazing deals

RetroFit Double Glazing - Canterbury

For those of you who are Westpac customers and want your home double glazed, check out this great Warm up initiative $10K top up - INTEREST FREE! click here to view more info So don't wait, get your free retrofit double glazing quote from us now click here or call us on 0800 658 658. If … View moreFor those of you who are Westpac customers and want your home double glazed, check out this great Warm up initiative $10K top up - INTEREST FREE! click here to view more info So don't wait, get your free retrofit double glazing quote from us now click here or call us on 0800 658 658. If you're not with Westapc, talk to your banks there’s some pretty competitive rates at the moment.

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1562 days ago

JP clinic back on next week - appointments only !

The Team from Citizens Advice Christchurch Area

Thanks to our wonderful volunteers and JPs we are able to run a limited JP service . The JP clinic will be from 9.30 - 12.30 - 10 min appointments on Monday 24th at our West Branch . Please phone 03 349 5236 to book as we are unable to accept walk ins at Level 2 .

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1562 days ago

Paint it yellow with Resene for Daffodil Day!

Resene

Buy any yellow testpot from your local Resene owned ColorShop between 17-31 August 2020 and Resene will donate $1 to the NZ Cancer Society!

The more yellow testpots you buy, the more will be donated! Offer applies to all retail purchases of Resene yellow testpots (excludes metallics and wood … View more
Buy any yellow testpot from your local Resene owned ColorShop between 17-31 August 2020 and Resene will donate $1 to the NZ Cancer Society!

The more yellow testpots you buy, the more will be donated! Offer applies to all retail purchases of Resene yellow testpots (excludes metallics and wood stains).

Help us make a difference to the health of kiwis.

Shop online or call or visit your Resene ColorShop.
Find your ColorShop

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1562 days ago

Luxury Retirement Living in the Heart of Merivale

Merivale Retirement Village

A sneak peek at our new three bedroom townhouses that are currently being built. These stunning properties offer stylish sophistication in beautiful surroundings and are just a stones throw from Merivale shops and restaurants. All with the peace of mind that if help if needed, it is just a call … View moreA sneak peek at our new three bedroom townhouses that are currently being built. These stunning properties offer stylish sophistication in beautiful surroundings and are just a stones throw from Merivale shops and restaurants. All with the peace of mind that if help if needed, it is just a call away.

For more information, please call Leah on 021 971 487 or visit our website .Your new home could be ready for you soon.
Find out more

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1562 days ago

The Defender has landed

Archibalds on Tuam

An icon reimagined for the 21st century. The New Defender relishes challenges and doesn’t care much for impossibilities.

Call Archibalds on 021 907 961 to experience it for yourself or click below to learn more. .
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1563 days ago

Councillor's formal warning for unlawful trench - justified?

Jake Kenny Reporter from Community News

Hey neighbours,

Christchurch’s vigilante councillor Phil Mauger has been issued with a formal warning for digging an unauthorised trench used to sort a 10-year post-quake flooding problem.

The council has this week started work to lift the footpath on Pages Rd out of the typical flood levels, … View more
Hey neighbours,

Christchurch’s vigilante councillor Phil Mauger has been issued with a formal warning for digging an unauthorised trench used to sort a 10-year post-quake flooding problem.

The council has this week started work to lift the footpath on Pages Rd out of the typical flood levels, saying it had been planned since mid-July, before the trench was dug.

Does Mauger deserve to be punished? Give us your thoughts below.

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1565 days ago

Introducing our dedicated Neighbourly reporter - Jake Kenny

Jake Kenny Reporter from The Press

Hey neighbours,

My name is Jake, I'm The Press newspaper's newly appointed Neighbourly reporter for Canterbury and the South Island. I've worked in Stuff's Christchurch newsroom for ten months now where I previously covered breaking news. Neighbourly is growing as a popular … View more
Hey neighbours,

My name is Jake, I'm The Press newspaper's newly appointed Neighbourly reporter for Canterbury and the South Island. I've worked in Stuff's Christchurch newsroom for ten months now where I previously covered breaking news. Neighbourly is growing as a popular tool to access local news and keep in touch with those around us, which we often miss with national media outlets. I'm here to bring you the news closest to you in a role which will work similarly to a community newspaper reporter.

If you have any stories or interesting things happening in your suburb or area, please get in touch!

If you see news posted in your area, please get involved and reply with your comments/thoughts on the issues at hand. I'm all for robust discussion and a bit of banter never went a miss.

Thanks in advance and I look forward to chatting with you all!

- Jake

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1563 days ago

Keep the Hot Water Flowing

Cylinder Guy

New Zealand’s leading hot water specialist.

Gas or Electric,The Cylinder Guy offers affordable, excellent service for all things water heating.
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1563 days ago

It Takes Dedication To Get Perfect Buns

McDonald's

Our buns are made fresh daily at Aryzta’s dedicated bun bakery on Auckland’s North Shore.

We have high standards and our bakers do too, which is why there are multiple quality checks in place at the bakery and only the best looking buns make the cut.

We use less than a teaspoon of sugar… View more
Our buns are made fresh daily at Aryzta’s dedicated bun bakery on Auckland’s North Shore.

We have high standards and our bakers do too, which is why there are multiple quality checks in place at the bakery and only the best looking buns make the cut.

We use less than a teaspoon of sugar in each of the buns which gives them the colour and texture that makes them perfect for burgers.
Find out more

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1564 days ago

Got CHCH City RATES advice today to find out we are paying

Leslie from Avonside - Dallington

$6.52 per year for the Christchurch Cathedral restoration. So an average of 200,000 rates payers over 10 years we are paying over $13 Million. Who gave them permission to make us pay for this? How is that ok!! Who's next?

1563 days ago

What are the best home features for people who aren't fully abled?

Mikaela Wilkes Reporter from Homed

Hi everyone, I'm Mikaela, a Stuff Homed reporter. A recent episode of Grand Designs UK, about a Paralympian whose marriage broke up during the build of his dream home, got us thinking. What are the best design features/products for a home if you are not fully abled? We'd like to hear from… View moreHi everyone, I'm Mikaela, a Stuff Homed reporter. A recent episode of Grand Designs UK, about a Paralympian whose marriage broke up during the build of his dream home, got us thinking. What are the best design features/products for a home if you are not fully abled? We'd like to hear from people who have adjusted their homes in some way to make life with a disability easier.
If you're happy to share your story and be featured in the article, please email mikaela.wilkes@stuff.co.nz or let us know in the comments below, your message may be used in our story.

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