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601 days ago

Easter opening hours

The Team from Red Cross Shop Woolston

Hi everyone
We’ve got some lovely treasures and treats in store for the long weekend.
We’re open Tuesday - Thursday 9.00am - 5.00pm, and Saturday 10.00am - 4.00pm.
Closed for Good Friday and Easter Monday. Reopening Tuesday 11th April @ 9.00am.
683 Ferry Road, behind Domino’s.

608 days ago

Mayor holding public meeting to talk annual plan, Three Waters and housing

Nicole Mathewson Reporter from The Press

Christchurch mayor Phil Mauger and city councillor Sam MacDonald will host a public meeting on Tuesday evening to discuss the council’s latest annual plan, property valuations, Three Waters and housing intensification.

“Part of rebuilding trust and confidence in council is being out in the … View more
Christchurch mayor Phil Mauger and city councillor Sam MacDonald will host a public meeting on Tuesday evening to discuss the council’s latest annual plan, property valuations, Three Waters and housing intensification.

“Part of rebuilding trust and confidence in council is being out in the community, answering questions and understanding people’s concerns,” Mauger said.

MacDonald said the latest annual plan had been “particularly challenging”, with interest rates, inflation and insurance adding significant pressure to the council budget.

“We have worked hard to minimise the impact to below inflation,” he said.

”We are hopeful we will get a lot of people along, the issues being discussed impact everybody.”

The meeting will be held at 7pm on Tuesday at St Christopher’s Church, Avonhead Rd.

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601 days ago

It's time to have your say on the Draft Annual Plan.

Christchurch City Council

This outlines what Christchurch City Council plans to spend on projects and day-to-day services in the next year and how we'll pay for it.

Find out more and have your say by Monday 10 April.
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601 days ago

Giving back to the Foundation

Graeme Dingle Foundation

Jaleel found purpose in life through the Graeme Dingle Foundation's programmes.

Losing two special people as a teenager left her lost and scraping by daily. But with the Foundation’s programmes; Kiwi Can, Stars and Project K, she found mentors who believed in her and taught her life … View more
Jaleel found purpose in life through the Graeme Dingle Foundation's programmes.

Losing two special people as a teenager left her lost and scraping by daily. But with the Foundation’s programmes; Kiwi Can, Stars and Project K, she found mentors who believed in her and taught her life skills, self-belief and the importance of asking for help.

Winning the Project K Excellence Award inspired her to work with the Foundation, which led to her becoming a Kiwi Can Leader. Jaleel hopes to continue working with the Foundation.

Find out more about how the Graeme Dingle Foundation helps kiwis like Jaleel.
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604 days ago

Gift a subscription and Receive Oriental Lily Bulbs Free!

NZ Gardener

Spoil the Mum in your life with a subscription to NZ’s favourite gardening magazine.

For only $79 get 12 issues of NZ Gardener PLUS 5 Oriental Lily Bulbs worth $17 RRP from NZ Bulbs. Since 1957, NZ Bulbs has been supplying top quality bulbs to New Zealand gardeners. This family-owned business… View more
Spoil the Mum in your life with a subscription to NZ’s favourite gardening magazine.

For only $79 get 12 issues of NZ Gardener PLUS 5 Oriental Lily Bulbs worth $17 RRP from NZ Bulbs. Since 1957, NZ Bulbs has been supplying top quality bulbs to New Zealand gardeners. This family-owned business has shipped hundreds of spring and summer flowering bulbs and tubers all over New Zealand from their base near Feilding.

Offer valid until 11:59pm 14 May 2023. For full terms and conditions click here.

Happy Mother’s Day
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607 days ago

Plumber Wanted

Gill from Mount Pleasant - Redcliffs

Can anyone recommend a reliable plumber who can carry out leak detection on the property and also carries out repairs if necessary.
Thanks.

605 days ago

Retro, vintage, quirky! we have it

The Team from Red Cross Shop Woolston

Hi everyone
We’ve restocked every department of our store so lots of new things to check out.pop in and have a browse.
Open 7;days, Mon - Friday 9.00am - 5.00pm, Saturday 10.00am | 4.00pm, Sunday 10.00am;-3.00pm
683 Ferry Road, behind Domino’s

611 days ago

Lost Cat

Joyce from Linwood

This is a long shot but here goes. Approximately a year ago we tried rehoming one of our cats with my grand daughters only to have him run away. I am now in a home of my own and I can't stop thinking about him. He is / was a brown tabby, he's been desexed and was last seen wearing a red … View moreThis is a long shot but here goes. Approximately a year ago we tried rehoming one of our cats with my grand daughters only to have him run away. I am now in a home of my own and I can't stop thinking about him. He is / was a brown tabby, he's been desexed and was last seen wearing a red collar with bling on it as well as a bow and a name tag reading Satria. I know you're thinking there are hundreds of brown tabbies out there but Satria is cross eyed and can't hunt so instead he gathers rubbish. Please if you've seen or have any information on our unique baby please contact me on 0276371398.

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608 days ago

Poll: Should we scrap daylight saving?

The Team from Neighbourly.co.nz

This Sunday we'll be putting our clocks back for the end of daylight saving. Despite the benefits of an extra hour of sun during daylight saving, these clock changes commonly bring disruptions to our households and sleep - some feel that it should be scrapped altogether. What do you think?

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This Sunday we'll be putting our clocks back for the end of daylight saving. Despite the benefits of an extra hour of sun during daylight saving, these clock changes commonly bring disruptions to our households and sleep - some feel that it should be scrapped altogether. What do you think?

Type 'Not For Print' if you wish your comments to be excluded from the We Say You Say column of your local paper.

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Should we scrap daylight saving?
  • 32.5% Yes, scrap daylight savings
    32.5% Complete
  • 54.1% No, keep daylight savings
    54.1% Complete
  • 7% I don't mind either way
    7% Complete
  • 6.4% Keep daylight savings but change the dates
    6.4% Complete
6075 votes
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607 days ago

'India meets the Mediterranean' Food Festival

Tulsi from Cashmere

Hello neighbors!

My family owns and operates an Indian supermarket located at the heart of Christchurch (Bombay Bazaar), which is right next to another local business - a Mediterranean supermarket (The Mediterranean Food Company).

A few months ago we got talking and this led to us … View more
Hello neighbors!

My family owns and operates an Indian supermarket located at the heart of Christchurch (Bombay Bazaar), which is right next to another local business - a Mediterranean supermarket (The Mediterranean Food Company).

A few months ago we got talking and this led to us collaborating to organise a free community event dedicated to sharing our love for Indian and Mediterranean cuisine and culture with others. A first for New Zealand, our 'India meets the Mediterranean' food festival will take place on Sunday, 2nd April at 322/328 Tuam Street from 10am-4pm.

We have sourced outstanding (some even award-winning) chefs from our local community to run open-air cooking demonstrations throughout the day, all of them have migrated away from their home country but continue to stay connected to their roots through their passion for food.

We will also be offering free store tours to those interested in learning about the unique (and potentially unfamiliar) ingredients we offer at our stores and how to use them in their day-to-day meals. There will be free food tastings at both stores, a selection of local food trucks/stalls, and market stalls (clothing, jewelry, henna). We have also invited local artists for live music/entertainment.

A lot of time and effort has been put into organising this event and we are so excited to play a small part in helping bridge the cultural gap between locals and those from other parts of the world such as India and the Mediterranean.

It would be awesome to see our community show support for this event, please come along and bring friends and family!

Here are links to the Facebook pages:
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Thank you ❤️

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607 days ago

Happy holidays with Easter bunny and friends

The Team from Red Cross Shop Woolston

Hi everyone
We’ve got loads happening in store this week, our $1, $2 and clearance racks are restocked. New winter shoes and boots are out along with plenty of winter woolies. More stock going out daily along with new furniture and homewares.
Open 7 days Monday - Friday 9.00am - 5.00pm, … View more
Hi everyone
We’ve got loads happening in store this week, our $1, $2 and clearance racks are restocked. New winter shoes and boots are out along with plenty of winter woolies. More stock going out daily along with new furniture and homewares.
Open 7 days Monday - Friday 9.00am - 5.00pm, Saturday 10.00am - 4.00pm, Sunday 10.00am - 4.00pm
683 Ferry Road.

607 days ago

Addictive Eaters Anonymous

The Team from Addictive Eaters Anonymous - Christchurch

Audio Recovery Stories
Hear how some of our members came to find a solution to their food obsession in Addictive Eaters Anonymous.

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608 days ago

Sam Whitelock Webinar

The Team from Neighbourhood Support New Zealand

Neighbourhood Support members across New Zealand are invited to attend a special wellbeing webinar, 'Building Strong Communities', with Farmstrong Ambassador, Sam Whitelock, at 7:30pm on Tuesday April 4th.

For more information and to register, head to www.neighbourhoodsupport.co.nz....… View more
Neighbourhood Support members across New Zealand are invited to attend a special wellbeing webinar, 'Building Strong Communities', with Farmstrong Ambassador, Sam Whitelock, at 7:30pm on Tuesday April 4th.

For more information and to register, head to www.neighbourhoodsupport.co.nz....

Please invite those on your street and in your neighbourhood who might be interested (it's not just for rural folk, although those of you in rural communities might be particularly interested).

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614 days ago

Our sale continues…

The Team from Red Cross Shop Woolston

Hi everyone
Yes there’s more, in addition to $1, $2 and clearance racks for preloved clothes and 25% off shoes, we’ve added today 50% off selected homewares and electrical.
New furniture in store with more to come. We’ve also got a great selection of autumn and winter clothes.
Open 7 days… View more
Hi everyone
Yes there’s more, in addition to $1, $2 and clearance racks for preloved clothes and 25% off shoes, we’ve added today 50% off selected homewares and electrical.
New furniture in store with more to come. We’ve also got a great selection of autumn and winter clothes.
Open 7 days Monday - Friday 9.00am - 5.00pm, Saturday 10.00am -4.00pm Sunday 10.00am - 3.00pm
683 Ferry Road, behind Domino’s.

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608 days ago

Swanplants

Chris from Somerfield

I have about 500 healthy, egg free and spray free swan plants for sale @ $5 each. They are approximately 60cm high and still growing.

Price: $5

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