Northwood, Christchurch

Neighbourly's online garage sale is today!

Neighbourly's online garage sale is today!

Check out the goodies on offer here. Or...it's not too late to list your own items for sale!

2305 days ago

Have you been to The Birdwood restaurant?

Jo Gilbert Reporter from The Press

REVIEW: The food gods were listening and they might just be Italian.

A couple of months ago I reviewed Somerfield Italian restaurant Piccolo and bemoaned the lack of similar establishments.

"In a perfect world, every suburb would have a neighbourhood Italian restaurant," I wrote.

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REVIEW: The food gods were listening and they might just be Italian.

A couple of months ago I reviewed Somerfield Italian restaurant Piccolo and bemoaned the lack of similar establishments.

"In a perfect world, every suburb would have a neighbourhood Italian restaurant," I wrote.

Weeks later, neighbourhood Italian restaurant The Birdwood opened in Beckenham, and after giving them a chance to find their feet, I subjected the staff to the cruelest of tests: bringing four ravenous boys on a wet Saturday night.

When we booked, we had been warned that we would be at a high bar table and when I saw how packed the restaurant was when we arrived, I had to apologise as three boys had turned into four. Would that be a problem? It took some scrambling to find a spare chair but we were seated, no problem.

-- Read the full review by clicking the link below.

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2304 days ago

Problems with night store heater

Amber from Redwood

My night store heater is mysteriously not working. Turned it off last October but now it won't heat up. Any electricians or knowledgeable folks who can help?

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2301 days ago

Lost phone

Paul from Parklands - Marshlands

Hi All, My Grandson is gutted thinks he dropped his phone on the bus afta school from Shirley Boys to Burwood.
Think its a Samsung, Galaxy 5 or 6 maybe. If anybody has picked up a phone please contact me 0272027971... Reward offered. Cheers

2301 days ago

Win 1 of 10 Coca-Cola Arcade units!

Night 'n Day Kaiapoi

Simply purchase any 2 Products from the coke range to go in the draw.

Competition runs from 11th June to 5th August 2018

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2301 days ago

All Our Stories – How do stories and memories connect people and places, past and present?

The Team from Christchurch City Council

If you’re passionate about local heritage and how we can celebrate it, come along to this free workshop and discussion on Saturday 16 June. Featuring four guest speakers, with a light lunch provided.
When: Saturday 16 June, 10am–2.30pm
Where: Ferrymead Heritage Park, 50 Ferrymead Park Drive
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If you’re passionate about local heritage and how we can celebrate it, come along to this free workshop and discussion on Saturday 16 June. Featuring four guest speakers, with a light lunch provided.
When: Saturday 16 June, 10am–2.30pm
Where: Ferrymead Heritage Park, 50 Ferrymead Park Drive
To RSVP, or if you have any questions, please email heritage@ccc.govt.nz or phone (03) 941 8047 by Tuesday.

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2301 days ago

Ride to & from work in riccarton home is Redwood Area

Alan from Redwood

Ride to & from work.(Pick up Redwood Area works in mandeville street riccarton)
Deidre Jones would like to know if some girl/lady living near the Redwood area or passes through redwood area or close by would be able to give me a ride to and from work 8-5pm mon to fri (will obviously share … View more
Ride to & from work.(Pick up Redwood Area works in mandeville street riccarton)
Deidre Jones would like to know if some girl/lady living near the Redwood area or passes through redwood area or close by would be able to give me a ride to and from work 8-5pm mon to fri (will obviously share petrol costs generously !) and understand you may not be able to do it every morning or evening if you have other things on ,as I am unable to drive for 1 year due to medical reasons thanks heaps
Please contact thanks heaps

PS she is a lovely friendly girl i know as ive been married to her for 37 years !!!

2301 days ago

Look around a home of the future

Jo Haywood Reporter from Homed

Ever wondered what our homes will be like in 20 to 30 years? Away from predictions of robots doing everything for us, experts say it's not all about the gimmicks.

Take a tour of a house of the future to see what role technology will have to play and let us know what features you'd like… View more
Ever wondered what our homes will be like in 20 to 30 years? Away from predictions of robots doing everything for us, experts say it's not all about the gimmicks.

Take a tour of a house of the future to see what role technology will have to play and let us know what features you'd like your home to have.

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2301 days ago

New library artwork shows changing tides of storytelling

The Team from Christchurch City Council

A large-scale artwork will feature on the outer wall of Tūranga, the new central city library expected to open later this year.
Learn about the collaboration by local Māori artists Morgan Mathews-Hale and Riki Manuels' on Newsline: bit.ly...

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2305 days ago

Hang internal doors

Lynda from Bishopdale

Looking for a Joiner who can hang internal doors. Any recommendations much appreciated.

2306 days ago

Council indicates no Christchurch well heads have been upgraded after drinking water compromised

Nicole Mathewson Reporter from The Press

Five months after the city council revealed Christchurch's drinking water had been compromised it appears not a single well head has been fixed.

Click the link below to find out more and share your thoughts in the comments. (Please tell us if you don't want your comments published in … View more
Five months after the city council revealed Christchurch's drinking water had been compromised it appears not a single well head has been fixed.

Click the link below to find out more and share your thoughts in the comments. (Please tell us if you don't want your comments published in The Press/Stuff).

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2302 days ago

1.8m wide small gate required 1.2 high

Donna from Belfast

Looking for a gate above size for keeping small dog on property.
Thanks

2304 days ago

1000 people apply for positions at Christchurch's new central library

Nicole Mathewson Reporter from The Press

Demand for jobs at Christchurch's new $92 million central library has surpassed expectations after 1000 people applied for 45 positions.

Tūranga, the Christchurch Central Library, will be the largest library in the South Island and a third larger than the city's former central … View more
Demand for jobs at Christchurch's new $92 million central library has surpassed expectations after 1000 people applied for 45 positions.

Tūranga, the Christchurch Central Library, will be the largest library in the South Island and a third larger than the city's former central library, which was demolished after the February 2011 earthquake.

It's expected to open later this year, but an exact date is yet to be confirmed.

2306 days ago

Are Christchurch residents disadvantaged by traffic from North Canterbury?

Jo Gilbert Reporter from The Press

Suburban Christchurch residents say they'll be disadvantaged by a Northern Motorway traffic change that saves a few minutes' driving for North Canterbury commuters.

St Albans and Mairehau residents have joined local businesses in opposing proposed changes that would channell traffic to… View more
Suburban Christchurch residents say they'll be disadvantaged by a Northern Motorway traffic change that saves a few minutes' driving for North Canterbury commuters.

St Albans and Mairehau residents have joined local businesses in opposing proposed changes that would channell traffic to and from the $240 million motorway past their doors when it opens in 2020.

Locals, including Christchurch Central MP Duncan Webb, have made submissions and more than 100 others have launched a petition asking the Christchurch City Council to rethink how to link the motorway to the central city.

"Why are Christchurch residents having to be disadvantaged by traffic from North Canterbury being forced down our roads?," the petition asks.

"These are people from a different district that don't pay rates here, but the residents and business in St Albans, Mairehau and Edgeware are paying the costs socially and financially to accommodate these people so they can get to or from the city a few minutes faster."

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2304 days ago

Canterbury architecture celebrated at NZIA awards

Jo Haywood Reporter from Homed

Congratulations to everyone involved in the impressive post-earthquake builds and rebuilds celebrated at the 2018 NZIA Canterbury Architecture Awards.

Here's a tiny selection of the award-winning properties, some of which you may have spotted in and around Christchurch. See more, here.

2304 days ago

Council steps up pressure on 'barrier site' owners

The Team from Christchurch City Council

"It is important we get action on these sites because we want to create a more positive impression of parts of our central city," says Council's Carolyn Ingles.
Find out the latest on the city's 'barrier sites' on Newsline: bit.ly...

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