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Join our new Canterbury Parenting Group - a safe place to connect with other parents, grandparents and guardians.
Use the Group to organise coffee catch-ups and playdates - and to share advice, tips and tricks for growing happy little neighbours. (There’ll even be chances … View moreHi neighbours!
Join our new Canterbury Parenting Group - a safe place to connect with other parents, grandparents and guardians.
Use the Group to organise coffee catch-ups and playdates - and to share advice, tips and tricks for growing happy little neighbours. (There’ll even be chances to win great prizes).
It was once a "hidden gem" for walkers, runners and cyclists.
Now it's a boggy, overgrown, broken mess.
Where other parts of the Christchurch residential red zone have been maintained and used for recreation, the Horseshoe Lake walkway has deteriorated so much since the Canterbury … View moreIt was once a "hidden gem" for walkers, runners and cyclists.
Now it's a boggy, overgrown, broken mess.
Where other parts of the Christchurch residential red zone have been maintained and used for recreation, the Horseshoe Lake walkway has deteriorated so much since the Canterbury earthquakes people can no longer access it.
Do you think the walkway should be restored? Read the full story here and tell us what you think in the comments below.
Are you ready to discover the beauty of the South Island with a group of likeminded individuals and experienced tour guides?
Our next South Island Tour offers adventurous seniors the chance to explore the hidden gems that the South Island has to offer including the natural and mountainous … View moreAre you ready to discover the beauty of the South Island with a group of likeminded individuals and experienced tour guides?
Our next South Island Tour offers adventurous seniors the chance to explore the hidden gems that the South Island has to offer including the natural and mountainous landscapes. Travel via train, coach and ferry over this diverse 14-day itinerary.
8 - 21 OCTOBER 2020
Bookings are limited. Visit www.readerstours.co.nz... to find out more or call us on 0800 080 099.
They can be used fresh or when they are dried the flavour intensifies. Dried bay leaves will keep for ages.
Bay leaves release their flavor during slow cooking, so the longer the better. They can be added to casseroles, stews, soups, marinades, pasta sauces and spaghetti bolognese. Bay leaves also… View moreThey can be used fresh or when they are dried the flavour intensifies. Dried bay leaves will keep for ages.
Bay leaves release their flavor during slow cooking, so the longer the better. They can be added to casseroles, stews, soups, marinades, pasta sauces and spaghetti bolognese. Bay leaves also impart a great flavor to white, cream or cheese sauces.
Do not forget them to pop them in any pickles you are making.
Come and join us on our 9th instalment of Canterbury Japan Day on 1st March at Riccarton Racecourse! This is a free event for the whole family.
Our theme this year is the"Japanese Winter" and the Tokyo 2020 Olympics. We will have our usual delicious food stalls, prominent business … View moreCome and join us on our 9th instalment of Canterbury Japan Day on 1st March at Riccarton Racecourse! This is a free event for the whole family.
Our theme this year is the"Japanese Winter" and the Tokyo 2020 Olympics. We will have our usual delicious food stalls, prominent business stalls and entertaining experiences for all.
We have an entertaining line up on our indoor and outdoor stages in addition to cultural experiences such as the Japanese Tea Ceremony and Calligraphy. With an Olympic area, Sapporo Beer Garden, Drift car display and performances by the Japanese Drumming Group Takumi, there will be something for everyone at this event!
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See you on 1 March at Riccarton Racecourse!
Water restrictions have been introduced in Christchurch to ensure there are enough supplies to fight fires.
The ban, the lowest of four levels, means water cannot be used outside between 3pm and 9pm, with use of hoses, sprinklers and garden irrigation systems allowed only on alternate days.
… View moreWater restrictions have been introduced in Christchurch to ensure there are enough supplies to fight fires.
The ban, the lowest of four levels, means water cannot be used outside between 3pm and 9pm, with use of hoses, sprinklers and garden irrigation systems allowed only on alternate days.
People living at odd-numbered addresses should water gardens on odd dates, even-numbered houses on even dates.
Read more here
Canterbury authorities have dropped their goal of 20 million annual bus trips by 2020 as public transport use declines in Christchurch.
The service, run by regional council Environment Canterbury (ECan), is to be overhauled in a plan that will contribute to a planned 9.8 per cent rates increase … View moreCanterbury authorities have dropped their goal of 20 million annual bus trips by 2020 as public transport use declines in Christchurch.
The service, run by regional council Environment Canterbury (ECan), is to be overhauled in a plan that will contribute to a planned 9.8 per cent rates increase – almost double what was previously forecast.
Read more here and tell us what you think of ECan's plan in the comments below.
If you haven’t nominated your favourite local business for the Prospa Local Business Hero awards – you’d better get a move on.
The nominations closes on Thursday 5 March 2020 – and the competition is hot across the country. Don’t forget...if your ‘business hero’ is a regional … View moreIf you haven’t nominated your favourite local business for the Prospa Local Business Hero awards – you’d better get a move on.
The nominations closes on Thursday 5 March 2020 – and the competition is hot across the country. Don’t forget...if your ‘business hero’ is a regional finalist, you BOTH get a $100 Prezzy® card. PLUS the national winner gets a raft of prizes including advertising packages and a cash prize of $2,500.
Nominate a business today and spread the word about your Prospa Local Business Hero.
Want to show your child you love them? Take them to something exciting this Children's Day.
Children’s Day is on Sunday 1st of March and it's all about putting tamariki first. Find an event near you.
NumberWorks’nWords are the English and Maths tuition experts with over 34 years experience. Our tuition programmes have proven to be effective, boosting student’s confidence and results.
We believe it’s the personalised approach that really makes a difference. We cater for students of all… View moreNumberWorks’nWords are the English and Maths tuition experts with over 34 years experience. Our tuition programmes have proven to be effective, boosting student’s confidence and results.
We believe it’s the personalised approach that really makes a difference. We cater for students of all abilities from New Entrant to Year 11 — No matter whether your child is struggling to keep up, or racing to get ahead, we can tailor a tuition programme to meet their needs.
Call your local Number Works'Words on 0800 386 266 to book your Free Assessment and Introductory Lesson today
Why not pop along to The Culture Galore Festival - tomorrow 22nd Feb at at Ray Blank Park, 46 Maidstone Road, Ilam from 12 noon to 4pm.
Our fab CAB volunteers will be there as well as activities, music and lots of yummy food to try .
A member's story has been recently published on Stuff "my addiction to food and exercise brought me to my knees"
Kelvin is a professional House and Pet sitter, currently taking new bookings after several postponed bookings. Please check my face book page "House and Pet Sitting Christchurch/ Canterbury"
Secure your booking for 2020
Up and Coming Event - Tomorrow Saturday 22nd February 2020 - Avondale Bridge 11.30am
Our Tribute of Flowers on the water, Come join us as we remember 9 years on the Christchurch Earthquake and the 185 lives lost, and who we are today as a community
Who wouldn’t want to show up to play in flash shoes like these? Customise a fresh pair of footwear or fancy up some old favourites – while covering up scuff marks – with nothing more than a few Resene testpots, artist’s brushes and a bit of good quality masking tape.
If your kids are … View moreWho wouldn’t want to show up to play in flash shoes like these? Customise a fresh pair of footwear or fancy up some old favourites – while covering up scuff marks – with nothing more than a few Resene testpots, artist’s brushes and a bit of good quality masking tape.
If your kids are little, you can help mask off any of the harder parts – such as around the soles – that you want to keep paint off of and remove laces, if there are any. You can even use this idea to makeover adult shoes that never get worn because the colour doesn’t go with anything.
Make the most of this weekend with this easy step by step project idea from Resene.
Find out how to makeover your shoes
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