Northwood, 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.

2363 days ago

Kids Clothing

Lynda from Bishopdale

Children's Clothing
$20
Bishopdale

End of May SPECIAL: 2 Bags of any size for $30

Christchurch Central City

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Children's Clothing
$20
Bishopdale

End of May SPECIAL: 2 Bags of any size for $30

Christchurch Central City

Lynda Brown

Christchurch Central City

Grab yourself a Bargain!! Sick of spending lots of money on clothing just for the kids to get dirty as Kids will be Kids! Children's second-hand Clothing.. These may or may not have marks or faults in them But who Care's, When you can get a rubbish bag full of play clothes for only $20 per bag. I have lots of different sizes ranging from NB to size 10 boys and girls, I will have these every week so please pm me the sizes you are after...Pick up from Bishopdale.

Price: $20

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2364 days ago

What do you think of the ideas for Christchurch's red zone?

Nicole Mathewson Reporter from The Press

A shortlist of possible uses for the 602-hectare red zone was released on Friday by Regenerate Christchurch.

More than half of the area will be given to a green spine, with three additional areas designated for activities and play, food and culture, and exploring nature. Some grand ideas for … View more
A shortlist of possible uses for the 602-hectare red zone was released on Friday by Regenerate Christchurch.

More than half of the area will be given to a green spine, with three additional areas designated for activities and play, food and culture, and exploring nature. Some grand ideas for the space include a gondola, floating houses, and a whitewater park.

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2364 days ago

Home safety checklist: Fall-proofing your home when over 65...

The Team from ACC New Zealand

With cooler weather embracing the country, you may find you’re not getting out and about as much. So now is the ideal time to make sure your home is as fall-proof as possible.

The home safety checklist will give you practical tips on how to make your home safe. It covers how to avoid slips and… View more
With cooler weather embracing the country, you may find you’re not getting out and about as much. So now is the ideal time to make sure your home is as fall-proof as possible.

The home safety checklist will give you practical tips on how to make your home safe. It covers how to avoid slips and falls in the home’s most used areas. For example, paths can get icy in winter, applying salt or sand to your path can help avoid any icy slips.

Having a fall can be upsetting. Those over 65 have a one in three chance of having a fall, while those over 80 it’s one in two.

The good news is falls are preventable. A new movement called Live Stronger for Longer is helping to reduce the risk of falls by providing practical information and free resources. We want to help you stay on your feet, and living the life you want to live.

Take the home safety checklist with your friends and family and join the movement today.

Proudly brought to you by ACC, HQ&SC, MOH and your local community health providers.
Find out more

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2364 days ago

Recycling - you think you've aced it?

The Team from Christchurch City Council

Our recycling plant processes 25 tonnes of recycling every hour.
Recycling operators can’t open individual bags of recycling which means these bagged items end up in the landfill. Let’s do our part by keeping items loose in your bin!
Find out if you’re recycling the right way here: … View more
Our recycling plant processes 25 tonnes of recycling every hour.
Recycling operators can’t open individual bags of recycling which means these bagged items end up in the landfill. Let’s do our part by keeping items loose in your bin!
Find out if you’re recycling the right way here: ccc.govt.nz/recycling

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2366 days ago

What's the water like in your region?

Georgia Reporter from Stuff

Hi Canterbury,

In towns and cities across the South Island, people are fighting against having chlorinated drinking water. What's the water like in your community? Are you for chlorination or against it? Share your views! To read more, click here. Please add "NFP/not for print" if… View more
Hi Canterbury,

In towns and cities across the South Island, people are fighting against having chlorinated drinking water. What's the water like in your community? Are you for chlorination or against it? Share your views! To read more, click here. Please add "NFP/not for print" if you do not want your images/comments used on Stuff

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2364 days ago

Rego for the doggo

The Team from Christchurch City Council

Dog registration tags are so important!
Tags help us return lost pups home while registration fees fund dog welfare and community safety services.
If your pooch is registered, you’ll soon be receiving information in the post about your 2018-19 fees.
Find out more on the Council website.

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2366 days ago

Water Sports lake in red Zone.

Greg & Sandy from Bishopdale

Having read the article in Press this morning, it seems to me that all of the proposals put forward could still be undertaken around the 'lake".
Do we want to become another Auckland, and let a really positive and attractive facility slip through our fingers ! ?

2364 days ago

Going native in the Hills

The Team from Christchurch City Council

Nearly 500 native plants were planted at Marleys Hill by around 40 volunteers on Saturday.
All donated by Trees For Canterbury, around 17 varieties of plants were eco-sourced from the Port Hills including karamu, cabbage tree and kohuhu.
Marleys Hill, above Worsleys Road in the Port Hills, was … View more
Nearly 500 native plants were planted at Marleys Hill by around 40 volunteers on Saturday.
All donated by Trees For Canterbury, around 17 varieties of plants were eco-sourced from the Port Hills including karamu, cabbage tree and kohuhu.
Marleys Hill, above Worsleys Road in the Port Hills, was the site of a 15-year-old restoration project that was completely decimated by the Port Hills fires.
For more information about Port Hills Reserves volunteer days, head to: bit.ly...

2364 days ago

The gardeners in your neighbourhood saving thousands of dollars

Mei Leng Wong Reporter from NZ Gardener & Get Growing

They don't have to buy much fruit and vege as they're growing their own! Here's how they do it.

2364 days ago

The gardeners in your neighbourhood saving thousands of dollars

Mei Leng Wong Reporter from NZ Gardener & Get Growing

They don't have to buy much fruit and vege as they're growing their own! Here's how they do it.

2369 days ago

Is there too much chlorine in Christchurch's water?

The Team Reporter from The Press

Christchurch Mayor Lianne Dalziel is asking staff if they can reduce the level of chlorine in the water supply following widespread dissatisfaction.

Residents have complained online, in print, to radio and TV programmes, about the taste and smell of tap water as well as citing worsening skin and… View more
Christchurch Mayor Lianne Dalziel is asking staff if they can reduce the level of chlorine in the water supply following widespread dissatisfaction.

Residents have complained online, in print, to radio and TV programmes, about the taste and smell of tap water as well as citing worsening skin and eye irritations.

2365 days ago

Operatunity presents Shake, Rattle & Roll!

Claire Mitchell from Operatunity Daytime Concerts

The 50’s and 60’s brought about a more enveloping style of music, which featured a more liberating beat, greater gusto and a more contagious invitation to dance that ever heard before. Some of the greatest artists of all time lead to fanatical adoration, frenzied fans and even panty throwing!
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The 50’s and 60’s brought about a more enveloping style of music, which featured a more liberating beat, greater gusto and a more contagious invitation to dance that ever heard before. Some of the greatest artists of all time lead to fanatical adoration, frenzied fans and even panty throwing!

Iconic New Zealand artists like Suzanne Lynch (The Chicks) and Pat Urlich (Peking Man) will be joined by Operatunity’s favourite core artist Bonnie & Karl. We are in for a shaking, rattling and rolling good time! With songs from the likes of Elvis, Connie Francis, Bill Hayley and the Comets and more!
Book your tickets here!

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2365 days ago

Get organised this long weekend!

Waste Management

Long weekend’s coming... Planning a big clean up? What about the garden? Waste Management bins are perfect for any type of job!

Book online today

See online for collection zones, pricing and T&C’s
Find out more!

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2368 days ago

Canterbury DHB announces November opening for Christchurch outpatients building

Nicole Mathewson Reporter from The Press

The new Christchurch outpatients building will open to patients from early November, the Canterbury District Health Board (CDHB) says.

The $72 million development, opposite Christchurch Hospital, will house outpatient services, clinical services, including diabetes and neurology, and Allied … View more
The new Christchurch outpatients building will open to patients from early November, the Canterbury District Health Board (CDHB) says.

The $72 million development, opposite Christchurch Hospital, will house outpatient services, clinical services, including diabetes and neurology, and Allied Health services, including physiotherapy and and speech language therapy.

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2365 days ago

Amateur Radio hobbyists

Thomas from Parklands - Marshlands

When you thinking of eating, what is the first thing that comes to mind?

Obviously the answer to this question will be different for everybody.

For some it will be pizza, others it might be a big juicy prime rib steak and on and on.

We all have unique personal tastes and prefrences for food. … View more
When you thinking of eating, what is the first thing that comes to mind?

Obviously the answer to this question will be different for everybody.

For some it will be pizza, others it might be a big juicy prime rib steak and on and on.

We all have unique personal tastes and prefrences for food. We reveal those tastes when we select a particular restaurant. Mexican, Italian, McDonalds, Burger King, Denny's...and no,

that is not my restaurant but I am honored by their name selection.

Have you ever eaten at a buffet?

that's one of my favorite forms of eating.

All-you-can-eat,  what-you-want-to-eat buffet. Mmmmm mmm.

Don't you think this makes a great comparison to our hobby of radio communications?

The first choice we can make in entering this radio realm is do I want analog or digital


Now, what was the original question again?

Oh yeah!
Why would anyone want to eat at the DigiCommCafe?

Well, I think you know by now. There is something tasty here for everyone that likes radio communications

1 there are plenty of very interesting, worth-knowing individuals who have a story to tell and are interested in your story

2 there are plenty of tables in this cafe for you to sit with folks who share your particular interests, whether you have a license or not

3 the price is right — FREE

4  we have combined knowledge and resources to assist you with your technical issues and this will only get richer as more and more folks come to eat here

#5 and did I already say...its FREE! Well, donations won't be turned away.

Radio communications is more than just talking. Its also listening. Its sharing your day, your life with folks who care about what you are experiencing in life with a feeling of brotherhood in our common passion for the hobby.

I think people want to be a part of something bigger than themselves where they can have a sense of accomplishment much like when you passed your first test to get your license privileges.

Remember that day? Wouldn't you love to see someone else have that experience?

Wouldn't you love to be a part of a movement to help young people learn about this great hobby and be their Elmer?

You can! Right here in the DigiCommCafe in its many forms such as: this community portal

right here at tinyurl.com... or on our

open-to-all Zello Channel — zello.com/digicommcafe crosslinked to the IRN - International Radio Network on TeamSpeak3;

or an assortment of digital amateur radio UHF and VHF modes such as Allstarlink, Echolink, DMR, D-Star, Fusion or for those with no radio

gear just use your phone in the IRN network and go to a channel with crosslinks to many of these modes.

I could go on and on about why I believe people would want to eat and fellowship here in the DigiCommCafe.

Hopefully I have convinced you to join theGuild if you're not already a member and belly up to the digital buffet served up by theGuild in the IRN and feast to your hearts content.

The only tips we desire are knowing that you enjoy it to the point that you want to give back in the form of service and involvement in theGuild to help us do our best to grow interest among young people in the still very exciting hobby of amateur radio.  Won't you help us #BuildtheGuild?

The DigiCommCafe (VoIP)  and DigiCommCafe (RoIP) Diners  open and available to all who wish to host a digital buffet (net) for their club, organization or event. Reserve your time slot by contacting My Friend Denny - KD5DLJ - The DigiCommCafe Admin at kd5dlj@me.com

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