Parklands - Marshlands, 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.

2628 days ago

Redcliffs landswap approved by Council

Media Team from Christchurch City Council

Christchurch's Redcliffs School will rebuild a new campus following today's Council decision.
Read more at NEWSLINE: bit.ly...

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2628 days ago

Poll: Mahuru Māori: what does mana mean?

Shannon Beynon Reporter from Christchurch Mail

Morena.
Here's our fourth challenge for the week, leading up to next week's Māori Language Week - we'll be running these over the weekend as well, so only toru more to go.
How good is your reo? We're going to challenge you to guess what common Māori words and phrases mean … View more
Morena.
Here's our fourth challenge for the week, leading up to next week's Māori Language Week - we'll be running these over the weekend as well, so only toru more to go.
How good is your reo? We're going to challenge you to guess what common Māori words and phrases mean every day this week. Take your best guess - and no cheating (Googling) until after you've guessed!

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Mahuru Māori: what does mana mean?
  • 26.8% Power or physical strength
    26.8% Complete
  • 3.7% Love or affection
    3.7% Complete
  • 1.2% Hope or optimism
    1.2% Complete
  • 68.3% Prestige or great authority
    68.3% Complete
82 votes
2628 days ago

Hiring Chef and Kitchen hand

Basil from Belfast

We are looking for enthusiastic chef with great attitude and passion to learn.

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2628 days ago
2629 days ago

City bees: hive of activity

Mei Leng Wong Reporter from NZ Gardener & Get Growing

Hello neighbours, thought you might enjoy this article about the bees you share your city with.

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2629 days ago

Poll: Mahuru Māori: what does taonga mean?

Shannon Beynon Reporter from Christchurch Mail

Morena.
Here's our third challenge for the week, leading up to next week's Māori Language Week.
How good is your reo? We're going to challenge you to guess what common Māori words and phrases mean every day this week. Take your best guess - and no cheating (Googling) until after … View more
Morena.
Here's our third challenge for the week, leading up to next week's Māori Language Week.
How good is your reo? We're going to challenge you to guess what common Māori words and phrases mean every day this week. Take your best guess - and no cheating (Googling) until after you've guessed!

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Mahuru Māori: what does taonga mean?
  • 6.3% A fearless warrior
    6.3% Complete
  • 73.7% A highly prized resource or object
    73.7% Complete
  • 9.5% An ancient fable or story
    9.5% Complete
  • 10.5% An artifact from long ago
    10.5% Complete
95 votes
2629 days ago

How much do our customers save?

Electric from Auckland Central

Hey everyone. Over the past year over 1000 customers provided us with a bill from their previous supplier when they joined. We ran the numbers, and we’re proud to say that customers switching to Electric Kiwi save $240 a year on average! Maybe that’s why we are NZ's fastest growing power … View moreHey everyone. Over the past year over 1000 customers provided us with a bill from their previous supplier when they joined. We ran the numbers, and we’re proud to say that customers switching to Electric Kiwi save $240 a year on average! Maybe that’s why we are NZ's fastest growing power company?

Want to know what you could save? Head to our online calculator.
Find out more

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2630 days ago

How's your hongi?

Shannon Beynon Reporter from Christchurch Mail

In many parts of New Zealand the hongi is a pretty normal greeting,
between friends on the streets, family members or team mates after a
big game, filling the same function as a handshake. But the gesture
also has solemn and spiritual roots, useful on the marae and in the
home. A distinctively … View more
In many parts of New Zealand the hongi is a pretty normal greeting,
between friends on the streets, family members or team mates after a
big game, filling the same function as a handshake. But the gesture
also has solemn and spiritual roots, useful on the marae and in the
home. A distinctively kiwi greeting. Have you experienced a hongi?
Where was that? The big question though, with wiki o te reo Māori
coming up, would you use the hongi in your everyday life, making it
the standard greeting in your area?
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2630 days ago

calling all facebook users

Crystal from New Brighton

Hey neighbours, I've entered my first design competition and need your help! if you are on facebook, are you please able to give my entry a like - its a reflective doggy coat made from an upcycled suit jacket :-) Thanks everyone for your help!
www.facebook.com...

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2630 days ago

Waterblaster dying out on me

Scott from Aranui

Hi does anyone know of someone who knows alot bout water blasters. I have a Briggs and Stratton 6.5hp. Which starts then Dies on me. It has been sitting for 6 months.

2629 days ago

Streets for People

Media Team from Christchurch City Council

Streets for People! Central City Street Party.. you don't want to miss it! More details to come: bit.ly...

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2629 days ago

Love Food Hate Waste Workshops

Media Team from Christchurch City Council

Looking for inspiration to reduce your household food waste and save money at the same time? Come along to the Food Lovers Masterclasses with Kate Meads on the 12 and 13 September.
All workshop attendees walk away with a goodie bag valued at $100. Spaces are limited so be sure to book now!

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Looking for inspiration to reduce your household food waste and save money at the same time? Come along to the Food Lovers Masterclasses with Kate Meads on the 12 and 13 September.
All workshop attendees walk away with a goodie bag valued at $100. Spaces are limited so be sure to book now!

Tuesday 12 September Workshop: bit.ly...

Wednesday 13 September Workshop: bit.ly...

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2630 days ago

New Zealand Broadcasting Survey 2

Tiegan from Parklands - Marshlands

Hello Neighbours,

The New Zealand Broadcasting School would love to accurately represent Christchurch males aged between 20-29 through our potential new radio station for 2018. If you, or anyone you know, fits into this age gap, please fill out/forward this 5 minute survey.
Thank you!

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Hello Neighbours,

The New Zealand Broadcasting School would love to accurately represent Christchurch males aged between 20-29 through our potential new radio station for 2018. If you, or anyone you know, fits into this age gap, please fill out/forward this 5 minute survey.
Thank you!

www.surveymonkey.com...

2630 days ago

Poll: Mahuru Māori:: what does powhiri mean?

Shannon Beynon Reporter from Christchurch Mail

Here's our second challenge for the week, leading up to next week's Māori Language Week.
How good is your reo? We're going to challenge you to guess what common Māori words and phrases mean every day this week. Take your best guess - and no cheating (Googling) until after … View more
Here's our second challenge for the week, leading up to next week's Māori Language Week.
How good is your reo? We're going to challenge you to guess what common Māori words and phrases mean every day this week. Take your best guess - and no cheating (Googling) until after you've guessed!

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Mahuru Māori:: what does powhiri mean?
  • 3.8% A child's toy
    3.8% Complete
  • 90.6% A welcoming ceremony
    90.6% Complete
  • 3.8% A song
    3.8% Complete
  • 1.9% A traditional costume
    1.9% Complete
106 votes
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