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Last weekend's show at Christchurch Arena featured more than 200 LEGO exhibits of iconic buildings, recognisable landscapes and movie scenes.
One exhibit was a microscale model of the Christchurch Museum and The Arts Centre, Te Matatiki Toi Ora, as well as a section of the Botanical Gardens … View moreLast weekend's show at Christchurch Arena featured more than 200 LEGO exhibits of iconic buildings, recognisable landscapes and movie scenes.
One exhibit was a microscale model of the Christchurch Museum and The Arts Centre, Te Matatiki Toi Ora, as well as a section of the Botanical Gardens and a row of historic houses.
Organiser Treena-Marie Aldridge said this year’s show featured the biggest exhibits ever displayed since the Christchurch Brick Show began in 2012.
The Brick Show was cancelled in 2020 and the exhibits for this year were at least two years in the making.
About 22,000 people went through the door over the two days, a record number, organisers said.
The next Christchurch Brick Show will be held on July 16 and 17 next year.
Did you go along this year?
From our Facebook page on: NZ Gifts of Love and Strength
Where do we start to say thank you....❣💐🤗
The kindness and generosity we have seen from the people of Christchurch in these past few days has simply blown us away.
Well done Angela Grocott for initiating this and allowing us to … View moreFrom our Facebook page on: NZ Gifts of Love and Strength
Where do we start to say thank you....❣💐🤗
The kindness and generosity we have seen from the people of Christchurch in these past few days has simply blown us away.
Well done Angela Grocott for initiating this and allowing us to collaborate and bring on more collection points to grow it in size and guide you.
We thought we might have needed a small portion of a truck going to Westport but you amazing people FILLED the entire truck.
We sorted everything into sizes, summer, winter, new, second hand and labelled it all to make it a lot easier for them when it arrived in Westport. A massive job but we wanted to relieve some of the stress off them of just receiving boxes of unknown items.
Thank you to our amazing helpers that we roped in, Rose who popped in to see what donated goods we needed and was roped in to help sort out donated goods at Vicki's house all day, to all the amazing family helpers at Angela's house, Rachael's House, Michelle and Lynettes house thank you.
Kevin, Aaron from TIL Freight thank you from the bottom of our hearts. Aaron to back into what most of us would consider an impossible driveway , your determination paid off, and made less walking for us at one address. Kevin for helping load items the extra manpower was appreciated.
We have spoken to Samara in charge of Civil Defence donations in Westport tonight she is blown away by what is arriving and thanks you all so much for your love, kindness and generosity.
One plea from Westport Civil Defence Donation Centre please do not head over by yourselves with trailer loads of furniture etc they have NOWHERE to store it. Please bear with them for a week or so whilst they sort themselves out. She said remember they are only a small town of 5,000 and hence not having not much space.
There is also no accommodation if you want to go and help as those who have no homes are staying in the only hotels and motels so unless you know people or have a campervan etc there is nowhere in Westport for you to stay.
Donations to the mayoral relief fund would be greatly appreciated.
Please follow our facebook page to see the other work we do with care packages for victims of trauma and all new red cross refugee families.
Peter Williams reports a natural cream that supports his joints and helps to keep him active.
“When I get up in the morning, I want to know that my joints are healthy, flexible and ready for the day.”
“I recommend Koru FX cream by Koru Nutrition. It’s New Zealand made, natural, fast … View morePeter Williams reports a natural cream that supports his joints and helps to keep him active.
“When I get up in the morning, I want to know that my joints are healthy, flexible and ready for the day.”
“I recommend Koru FX cream by Koru Nutrition. It’s New Zealand made, natural, fast acting and long lasting. It has become NZ’s #1 fastest growing topical joint and muscle support cream and I can see why.”
“Ask for Koru Nutrition’s Koru FX cream next time you’re in the pharmacy and try it for yourself.”
Hey neighbours,
Fiona Stewart’s farm upbringing has shaped her into the person she is today.
It taught her the importance of food, animals and wellbeing, and how these can be used to better people’s lives, particularly youths.
Cultivate Christchurch is her baby. She first started the … View moreHey neighbours,
Fiona Stewart’s farm upbringing has shaped her into the person she is today.
It taught her the importance of food, animals and wellbeing, and how these can be used to better people’s lives, particularly youths.
Cultivate Christchurch is her baby. She first started the initiative with the idea it would be rurally based, but meeting co-founder Bailey Perryman, an ecologist, in 2015 showed her a farm school could be done without having to leave the city.
Click the 'Read More' button below to read her full story.
Platinum wedding ring found on Harewood road footpath on Sunday (directly opposite the Trafford RD intersection)
Are you having trouble with technology ? Got a lap top giving you grief ?
Our City Branch is hosting a free tech support clinic every week (Wednesdays) from 1pm-3pm . Just drop in to our City Branch - Corner of Ferry Road and Barbadoes street - look out for the yellow flag
In their first Christchurch performance since 2018, The New Zealand Dance Company will present Night Light, a thrilling double bill at the James Hay Theatre for one night only on September 16.
An evening of earthy contrast by two dynamic New Zealand choreographers, Night Light will leave you in… View moreIn their first Christchurch performance since 2018, The New Zealand Dance Company will present Night Light, a thrilling double bill at the James Hay Theatre for one night only on September 16.
An evening of earthy contrast by two dynamic New Zealand choreographers, Night Light will leave you in awe of the artistry brewing right here on our shores.
Tickets are on sale today - don't miss out!
Come and have some mid-week kai on us! Our community meal is happening this Wednesday evening 5.30 pm - 6.30 pm at 95a Sawyers Arms Rd. See you then!
Tuesday deals for the week before its all gone!! 😋😁
- Lettuce - $1.69 ea
- Avocados - 5 for $3 🥑!!
- Tamirillos - $9.99 kg 🍎
- Persimmons - $5.99 kg 🍊
Lots more deals in store so pop on in and see the friendly team at Leacroft St where fresh produce tastes best of all!! … View moreTuesday deals for the week before its all gone!! 😋😁
- Lettuce - $1.69 ea
- Avocados - 5 for $3 🥑!!
- Tamirillos - $9.99 kg 🍎
- Persimmons - $5.99 kg 🍊
Lots more deals in store so pop on in and see the friendly team at Leacroft St where fresh produce tastes best of all!! 👍🥑🍎🍊😋
All most everyone in the world has heard of the game of chess, but what not everyone knows is that there is an entire day dedicated to the celebration of this wonderful pastime!
A game of strategy and wits, chess has long been considered to be the thinking game. From its early days in India to … View moreAll most everyone in the world has heard of the game of chess, but what not everyone knows is that there is an entire day dedicated to the celebration of this wonderful pastime!
A game of strategy and wits, chess has long been considered to be the thinking game. From its early days in India to everywhere in the world today, chess is a wonderful game to play anytime, anywhere and with almost anyone.
Oceania has always believed in better and so does The Bellevue’s Care Manager, Russell.
Since returning to the South Island five years ago, Russell has been proud to witness Christchurch’s resurgence. “Christchurch is like a phoenix risen from the ashes, with a tremendous opportunity to … View moreOceania has always believed in better and so does The Bellevue’s Care Manager, Russell.
Since returning to the South Island five years ago, Russell has been proud to witness Christchurch’s resurgence. “Christchurch is like a phoenix risen from the ashes, with a tremendous opportunity to redefine itself.” And now he is playing his part in reimagining our city’s aged care offering.
Russell has built his team at The Bellevue with one goal in mind. “As the Care Manager I believe I have a principle responsibility to set the scene in providing an environment where staff can truly excel, feel empowered and make a positive difference to the lives of residents, families and each other.”
During the transition to care, extra support is provided. “Our fantastic Guest Services Manager is the key to helping residents feel at ease when they first move in, as she provides a hospitality overlay. She’ll get to know you so that she can provide all the extra touches that make you feel at home,” says Russell.
Another initiative Russell is proud of is that couples can stay together in the same room, even if their needs are not aligned. Russell has seen the impact it has on residents - “It is just wonderful to offer couples Care Suites which allow couples to stay together – just as they always have,” says Russell.
To find out more about our Care Suites, with Rest Home and Hospital level care, get in touch with Russell today.
I can trim your doors down so they're opening smoothly again!
Get in touch today for all your door-trimming and handyman needs!
- Steve 027 408 6100
Hi neighbours!
Need a hand at your home or workplace?
As a Qualified Tradesman with over four decades of experience, there's not a lot I can't do!
Get in touch via text/call 027 408 6199
- Steve
Removing hundreds of bins from across Christchurch has turned some parks into “eyesores” and led to calls for them to be returned.
The Christchurch City Council has taken away 840 bins from parks and is installing 81 “smart” bins instead, leaving 211 neighbourhood parks without a rubbish… View moreRemoving hundreds of bins from across Christchurch has turned some parks into “eyesores” and led to calls for them to be returned.
The Christchurch City Council has taken away 840 bins from parks and is installing 81 “smart” bins instead, leaving 211 neighbourhood parks without a rubbish bin and others with fewer bins than before.
While the council says the transition has been “very smooth” and has only resulted in a few litter complaints, residents and councillors are reporting a different picture.
Residents have resorted to picking up litter themselves, but their patience is wearing thin. Some are blaming the council for taking the bins away in the first place, while others say people need to be responsible for their own rubbish and take it home. Continue reading here.
Had my 20 metre high Eucalyptus tree felled and have some large slabs left. You will need a chainsaw. $150 for a caged trailer since wood is green and you will need to cut it yourself.
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