Opawa - Saint Martins, Christchurch

1578 days ago

Our quote of the week.

NumberWorks'nWords Cashmere

The easy stuff is fun and quick, it’s true. However, to expand the mind, you must push it to its limits just as you would a muscle. The hard stuff makes you think; it causes you to re-read over and over again until you understand it. Challenge yourself every so often.

Image
1579 days ago

3 day Empowering Positive Change programme

The Team from Kiwi Family Trust

Do you wonder why you think, feel and act the way you do? Do you sometimes feel like you're leaving yourself out of your own life? Do you feel stuck, or wonder which direction to go forward in? Call us on 03 963 8040 or email barb@kiwifamilytrust.org. This programme is free for anyone with a … View moreDo you wonder why you think, feel and act the way you do? Do you sometimes feel like you're leaving yourself out of your own life? Do you feel stuck, or wonder which direction to go forward in? Call us on 03 963 8040 or email barb@kiwifamilytrust.org. This programme is free for anyone with a community services card, or low waged, or under 20, or with compassionate grounds.

Image
1587 days ago

Why do people choose Christchurch as their home?

Nicole Mathewson Reporter from The Press

Affordable living isn’t the only reason people many people say they live in Christchurch.

The city has easy access to the outdoors and recreation options including tramping, skiing, boating, hunting, fishing, and mountain biking.

Christchurch is colder than the main North Island cities during … View more
Affordable living isn’t the only reason people many people say they live in Christchurch.

The city has easy access to the outdoors and recreation options including tramping, skiing, boating, hunting, fishing, and mountain biking.

Christchurch is colder than the main North Island cities during winter, but is also drier than all the other main cities, and sunnier and less windy than Wellington.

Why do you live in Christchurch? Read the full story here and tell us about your experience living in the city in the comments below.

1580 days ago

This week’s AMI Kind Neighbour...

Neighbourly.co.nz

...is Vincent the Teddy Bear, nominated by Eibs O’Leary from Warkworth.

Un-bear-lievable! Check out the awesome set up that won the AMI Kind Neighbour a couple of weeks ago. Have you got a neighbour you'd like to recognise? Nominate them here!

“I would like to nominate and THANK our… View more
...is Vincent the Teddy Bear, nominated by Eibs O’Leary from Warkworth.

Un-bear-lievable! Check out the awesome set up that won the AMI Kind Neighbour a couple of weeks ago. Have you got a neighbour you'd like to recognise? Nominate them here!

“I would like to nominate and THANK our great neighbour's living at Viv Davie Martin Drive for their creativity and huge effort during lock down. They lifted all our spirits with their daily Teddy bear reenactment on how to keep busy. Each day people came to see what Teddy bear was up to. With keen interest kids in our neighbourhood even gave Teddy a proper name...meet Vincent LOL! It's through times like this that such acts of goodness should be acknowledged and the memories they hold forever treasured. A selected few photos of Vincent's daily lockdown activities "thanks Vincent :)"

1584 days ago

Christchurch Hospital car park plan to be released 'very soon' - Megan Woods

Nicole Mathewson Reporter from The Press

Plans for a new car park near Christchurch Hospital are “pretty much there”, Canterbury Regeneration Minister Megan Woods has promised.

Woods made the comment on Twitter on Thursday evening in response to a complaint from a member of the public about Christchurch’s lack of hospital parking.
View more
Plans for a new car park near Christchurch Hospital are “pretty much there”, Canterbury Regeneration Minister Megan Woods has promised.

Woods made the comment on Twitter on Thursday evening in response to a complaint from a member of the public about Christchurch’s lack of hospital parking.

"Please be assured that we understand just how much of a problem the lack of a carpark is. I have been working on the details of a solution that's pretty much there - more to say very soon," she wrote.

Has the lack of hospital parking been a problem for you? Where do you think a new parking building or site should go?

Image
1580 days ago

Now is a great time to list

Kerryn from Kerryn Allan - Raywhite Christchurch

The market is really strong and there is a shortage of supply for the current demand - nows a great time...

Image
A
1581 days ago

Building Apprenticeship Wanted

Alister from Spreydon

Hi All
My son has just completed his pre apprenticeship year long course at ARA and is looking for an apprenticeship preferably in the residential construction area. He has his own tools, a full drivers licence and his own vehicle and is very motivated to work. If anyone knows of a builder or … View more
Hi All
My son has just completed his pre apprenticeship year long course at ARA and is looking for an apprenticeship preferably in the residential construction area. He has his own tools, a full drivers licence and his own vehicle and is very motivated to work. If anyone knows of a builder or building company looking for an apprentice then he would love an interview to show how keen he is. If you know of anything or anyone looking for good keen young men he would love your help getting him into his dream career.
His name is Harrison - 0273699173 or message me.
Thankyou all for your time.
Alister

1585 days ago

Throwback Thursday

Nicole Mathewson Reporter from The Press

Pedestrians use the new "Barnes dance" crossing at the intersection of Colombo and Hereford streets in central Christchurch on April 8, 1982.

Image
1581 days ago

Do you know a homegrown hero?

Mei Leng Wong Reporter from NZ Gardener & Get Growing

In 2018, Christchurch man Bryan Fairbairn, who voluntarily mowed and kept tidy 13ha of Red Zone land, was named a finalist in NZ Gardener's Gardener of the Year awards. Now, NZ Gardener and Ryman Healthcare are on the hunt for the 2020 Ryman Healthcare Gardener of the Year. So if you know more… View moreIn 2018, Christchurch man Bryan Fairbairn, who voluntarily mowed and kept tidy 13ha of Red Zone land, was named a finalist in NZ Gardener's Gardener of the Year awards. Now, NZ Gardener and Ryman Healthcare are on the hunt for the 2020 Ryman Healthcare Gardener of the Year. So if you know more amazing green thumbs like this neighbour of yours, here's how you can nominate them for this award: www.stuff.co.nz...

1581 days ago

Do you know a homegrown hero?

Mei Leng Wong Reporter from NZ Gardener & Get Growing

In 2018, Christchurch man Bryan Fairbairn, who voluntarily mowed and kept tidy 13ha of Red Zone land, was named a finalist in NZ Gardener's Gardener of the Year awards. Now, NZ Gardener and Ryman Healthcare are on the hunt for the 2020 Ryman Healthcare Gardener of the Year. So if you know more… View moreIn 2018, Christchurch man Bryan Fairbairn, who voluntarily mowed and kept tidy 13ha of Red Zone land, was named a finalist in NZ Gardener's Gardener of the Year awards. Now, NZ Gardener and Ryman Healthcare are on the hunt for the 2020 Ryman Healthcare Gardener of the Year. So if you know more amazing green thumbs like this neighbour of yours, here's how you can nominate them for this award: www.stuff.co.nz...

J
1583 days ago

NEW BRIGHTON 'shovel ready projects'

John from Woolston

I note the council has put forward to Govt. for funding a BUTTERFLY HOUSE and a NATIVE BIRD ENCLOSURE/SANCTUARY in New Brighton. This has been approved and will be going ahead. - apparently, so I wonder what others think of these projects - are they a good priority? I would have thought before they… View moreI note the council has put forward to Govt. for funding a BUTTERFLY HOUSE and a NATIVE BIRD ENCLOSURE/SANCTUARY in New Brighton. This has been approved and will be going ahead. - apparently, so I wonder what others think of these projects - are they a good priority? I would have thought before they attempt to attract more people to the suburb they would have got the town centre sorted out. As for a Native bird enclosure/sanctuary - why? The RED ZONE is going to be developed SOMETIME and planted with native vegetation which of course will become a natural bird, invertebrate, butterfly, and insect habitat.
I believe there are much greater priorities which should take preference.
WHAT DO YOU THINK?

1582 days ago

Reduce work travel

EECA

Travel a lot with work? Live more with less energy. Save valuable time and money by connecting digitally instead, and stop burning all that fuel. Find out more

Image
M
1582 days ago

Stolen Car.

Matt from Opawa - Saint Martins

Hi. My White Honda Odyssey was stolen from the Bromley area late this afternoon. Reg FBL598. Would appreciate you letting me know if you see parked up/dumped anywhere or any information you may have. Cheers. Matt.

1583 days ago

Free tyres

Joyce from Linwood

Free tyres

2x tractor tyres 2x digger tyres slightly deeper than a tractor tyre. Empty and ready for pickup

Free

Image
1583 days ago

Celebrate 30 years of Daffodil Day with us

Cancer Society

At every Cancer Society office around the country, you’ll find a caring team that supports, informs and empowers those facing cancer and their whānau.

Later this month we’ll be celebrating the 30th anniversary of Daffodil Day, the most important day in our fundraising calendar. A day … View more
At every Cancer Society office around the country, you’ll find a caring team that supports, informs and empowers those facing cancer and their whānau.

Later this month we’ll be celebrating the 30th anniversary of Daffodil Day, the most important day in our fundraising calendar. A day that relies on the support of more than 11,000 volunteers.

Money raised goes towards support services, education and awareness programmes, and to fund vital research into the causes and treatments of all types of cancers.

Our 30th Daffodil Day is on Friday 28th August.

Please support the superhero volunteers in your neighborhood with a donation to the Cancer Society, donate online at daffodilday.org.nz or at your local ANZ branch.
Donate now

Image
Top