Northwood, Christchurch

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2373 days ago

Experienced Cleaner required - Northwood

Anna from Northwood

Hi, I'm looking for an experienced cleaner to come in and do general duties on a weekly basis (preferably on a Thursday or Friday). It would probably be 2-3 hours a week. I am happy to pay cash. I am quite fussy so someone with attention to detail would be great. References required. If… View moreHi, I'm looking for an experienced cleaner to come in and do general duties on a weekly basis (preferably on a Thursday or Friday). It would probably be 2-3 hours a week. I am happy to pay cash. I am quite fussy so someone with attention to detail would be great. References required. If you are interested please call/text me on 027 807 8090. thanks.

2372 days ago

Subscribe to Get Growing - it's FREE!

Rachel Clare Reporter from NZ Gardener & Get Growing

In this week's issue of Get Growing we have advice on planting bunching onions and shallots, repurposing broken pots, perennials with issues (what do you regret planting?), planning for summer strawberries and lifting and dividing lily bulbs.

Subscribe to Get Growing and be in to WIN one of… View more
In this week's issue of Get Growing we have advice on planting bunching onions and shallots, repurposing broken pots, perennials with issues (what do you regret planting?), planning for summer strawberries and lifting and dividing lily bulbs.

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Our plant of the week in Get Growing is the festive abutilon and we have the latest scientific information on guava moth and what you can do to try and prevent it from affecting your fruit trees. Try sensational Catalonian recipes from Barcelona Cult Recipes and enter to win some great prizes!

Delivered every Friday to your email inbox, Get Growing digital magazine offers seasonal gardening advice from the NZ Gardener magazine's team of experts. Each week we answer all your burning questions on raising fruit and veges and tell you the top tasks to do in your backyard this weekend. Subscribe here.

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2372 days ago

FREE public talk on parenting teenagers

Heike Albrecht from New Zealand Psychological Society

Come along and listen to Sue Bagshaw (GP and Founder of Youth One-Stop Shop) talk on Parenting Teenagers.

When: 24th May 5.00pm - 7.00pm
Where: BreakFree on Cashel, 165 Cashel Street

Early last Century Professor Hall declared that adolescence is a period of “storm and strife” and this … View more
Come along and listen to Sue Bagshaw (GP and Founder of Youth One-Stop Shop) talk on Parenting Teenagers.

When: 24th May 5.00pm - 7.00pm
Where: BreakFree on Cashel, 165 Cashel Street

Early last Century Professor Hall declared that adolescence is a period of “storm and strife” and this description seems to have stuck. We now understand so much more about the developmental period between puberty and the end of the formative part of brain development, and in the light of this new understanding, we can declare that this is an exciting and ever changing but extremely important time of life.
Find out more!

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2373 days ago

Disassembled Gazebo

Kieran from Bishopdale

Disassembled and ready to be installed into your backyard, very easy to set up, no concrete required, just hammer the post into the ground using the bottom pole support, attach the top beams using nails or screws and you're all done.

$175 for the Gazebo frame only.

Chairs, rope, fire … View more
Disassembled and ready to be installed into your backyard, very easy to set up, no concrete required, just hammer the post into the ground using the bottom pole support, attach the top beams using nails or screws and you're all done.

$175 for the Gazebo frame only.

Chairs, rope, fire brazier and pavers can be sold with the Gazebo for a set price of $375 all up.

Note, the chairs have been painted a lighter brown than the framing.

Pick up is in Bishopdale but Kaiapoi can be arranged if the whole set is bought. Delivery can also be considered for an extra cost.

Urgent sale as we are moving.

Price: $175

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2373 days ago

Closet Maid Shelving?

Paul from Parklands - Marshlands

Hi,

Anyone got any Closet Maid shelving knocking around that you're looking to get rid of? I'm after a single 4' x 1' wire shelf (with mounting hardware if possible) to match what I already have. Image attached for reference. Cheers.

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2373 days ago

$5 chair. Pick up Trafford Street

Margot from Harewood

$5 Chair. Pickup Trafford Street

Price: $5

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2373 days ago

free firewood

Jon from Redwood

Hi all,

I have small amount of firewood to give away over the weekend... this is wet and won't be able to be used until split and dried over next summer.

Not sure on quantity but once split at least 1m2 I’m guessing, mixture of trees.

Pick up is near Foodstuffs. Please text … View more
Hi all,

I have small amount of firewood to give away over the weekend... this is wet and won't be able to be used until split and dried over next summer.

Not sure on quantity but once split at least 1m2 I’m guessing, mixture of trees.

Pick up is near Foodstuffs. Please text 0272388362 for address.

Free

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2373 days ago

Honda Oddyssey for sale

Cherie from Bishopdale

Due to upgrading, I am selling my 1998 v6 Honda Oddyssey for $1500 ono.
Has rego until end of July and wof just ran out end of April. I think should probably fly through ok, just needs a new fuse for dash and tail lights which I'll put in before selling. Brand new breaks put in on all 4 tyres… View more
Due to upgrading, I am selling my 1998 v6 Honda Oddyssey for $1500 ono.
Has rego until end of July and wof just ran out end of April. I think should probably fly through ok, just needs a new fuse for dash and tail lights which I'll put in before selling. Brand new breaks put in on all 4 tyres 6 months ago. Window has a scratch which needs to be buffed out (from person i bought off not using wiper blades).. has cruise control. $1500 ono.

Price: $1,500

2374 days ago

Open Day this Sunday 20th May

Alpine View

Alpine View Lifestyle Village has an open day coming up this Sunday 20th May between 10:00am - 4:00pm. Come along to the Alpine Lodge Reception here at 448 Prestons Road, Waitikiri.

Why not come and have a look around and experience all that village life has to offer.

Alpine View Lifestyle … View more
Alpine View Lifestyle Village has an open day coming up this Sunday 20th May between 10:00am - 4:00pm. Come along to the Alpine Lodge Reception here at 448 Prestons Road, Waitikiri.

Why not come and have a look around and experience all that village life has to offer.

Alpine View Lifestyle Village is a new generation retirement village for the 'young at heart'. We offer a full continuum of care including: independent houses, serviced houses, serviced apartments, rest home and hospital level care.

2375 days ago

Council funding halved for Christchurch's Citizens Advice Bureau

The Team from Citizens Advice Christchurch Area

Funding cuts are forcing Christchurch's Citizens Advice Bureau to consider scaling back its services.

Three years ago the Christchurch City Council funded about 35 percent of its annual budget, however that funding is now half of what it once was. The organisation aimed to help people with … View more
Funding cuts are forcing Christchurch's Citizens Advice Bureau to consider scaling back its services.

Three years ago the Christchurch City Council funded about 35 percent of its annual budget, however that funding is now half of what it once was. The organisation aimed to help people with a range of issues, including legal problems, employment issues, family disputes and tenancy concerns. The council itself refers people to the service.

Bureau chairperson Neil Lancaster said if funding cuts continued, the organisation would have to scale back its programmes.

"We appreciate the funding restraints that exist for the Christchurch City Council at the moment," he said.

"But I guess our worry is that on one hand they class us a priority one community group, but at the same time they have halved our funding.

The organisation wanted to expand in the city's east, but that might not be possible.

They operated a "face-to-face" service in Eastgate Mall, as part of a group of similar community groups, and could now only afford to be there once a week.

"If our funding had stayed the same, we could be looking at offering a service there three days a week," he said.

There was strong demand for the bureau's service in the city's east, Mr Lancaster said.

"Sometimes we would go along there about half an hour before we start and there could be two or three people waiting."

RNZ News has approached the Christchurch City Council for comment.

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2375 days ago

Poll: Five new movies - five chances to win.

Stuff Pix

Vote for your favourite new release from Stuff Pix and you could win it to watch at your place. With so many movies ready to rent right now, there's something for everyone at Stuff Pix - check them out at stuffpix.co.nz today.

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Five new movies - five chances to win.
  • 42.4% Thor: Ragnarok - Get some action on your couch
    42.4% Complete
  • 11.4% Fifty Shades Freed - Lose yourself
    11.4% Complete
  • 20.8% Star Wars: The Last Jedi - Join the rebellion
    20.8% Complete
  • 13.2% The Post - Enjoy the drama
    13.2% Complete
  • 12.2% I, Tonya - Beat the competition
    12.2% Complete
1383 votes
2375 days ago

Poll: Do you think the city council should give the Edgeware pool project $5 million?

Nicole Mathewson Reporter from The Press

Two years after agreeing not to seek funding from the Christchurch City Council to rebuild Edgeware Pool, the community wants the council to stump up with $5 million to build the facility.

What do you think of the request? Tell us your view in the comments below. (Please tell us if you … View more
Two years after agreeing not to seek funding from the Christchurch City Council to rebuild Edgeware Pool, the community wants the council to stump up with $5 million to build the facility.

What do you think of the request? Tell us your view in the comments below. (Please tell us if you don't want your comments published in The Press/Stuff).

Read more: bit.ly...

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Do you think the city council should give the Edgeware pool project $5 million?
  • 52.6% Yes, it's an important asset for the community
    52.6% Complete
  • 42.1% No, that wasn't part of the deal
    42.1% Complete
  • 5.3% I'm not sure
    5.3% Complete
19 votes
2377 days ago

CHRISTCHURCH WATER FILTERS SUPPLIED AND INSTALLED IN YOUR HOME

Plumber (owner) from Kelly Plumbing Services Limited

Puretec x7 inline water filter installed from only $299+gst
Great tasting, Chlorine free water.

We only use the best brands of water filters which are some of the most efficient systems on the market. We can supply and install a water filter for your home or if you have already purchased your … View more
Puretec x7 inline water filter installed from only $299+gst
Great tasting, Chlorine free water.

We only use the best brands of water filters which are some of the most efficient systems on the market. We can supply and install a water filter for your home or if you have already purchased your own water filter, we can install this to your existing taps.

Fresh, pure water flushes toxins from your body

Connects to your existing taps

No Chlorine smell or taste

No need to buy bottled water, saving you money

No plastic bottles, better for the environment

Long lasting filters are also replicable

Filters water down to 1 micron

2381 days ago

How's the water at your place?

Nicole Mathewson Reporter from The Press

Some Christchurch residents might be drinking what is effectively swimming pool water.

The city council's tests of the newly-chlorinated public drinking water supply have shown, on average, the chlorine level is higher than what residents were told to expect.

How are you finding the tap… View more
Some Christchurch residents might be drinking what is effectively swimming pool water.

The city council's tests of the newly-chlorinated public drinking water supply have shown, on average, the chlorine level is higher than what residents were told to expect.

How are you finding the tap water at your place now?

*Please let us know if you don't want your comment published*

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2384 days ago

Do you think it's fair for restaurants to ban children?

Nicole Mathewson Reporter from The Press

Akaroa's The Little Bistro owner Richard Uttley has no regrets over banning children under 10.

He's actually had the policy for nearly three years, but it was only noticed in a big way at the weekend when a woman complained about being turned away.

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