Phillipstown, Christchurch

2073 days ago

30% all trips booked via our app.

Caitlin from Blue Star Taxis

We are currently running a promo and we would like you to get on board, download our app "Blue Star Taxis" either on google play or the app store and all travel booked via the app will get 30% off the total fare.

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2080 days ago

Who is the best performer at this year's Bread & Circus - World Buskers Festival?

Nicole Mathewson Reporter from The Press

Stuff will be awarding the prestigious Iron Chicken award to the best busker at the Bread & Circus festival this week.

The winning busker will be awarded the distinctive chicken trophy made by South Island artist Hannah Kidd.

If you see a busker you think deserves the trophy, tell us about … View more
Stuff will be awarding the prestigious Iron Chicken award to the best busker at the Bread & Circus festival this week.

The winning busker will be awarded the distinctive chicken trophy made by South Island artist Hannah Kidd.

If you see a busker you think deserves the trophy, tell us about them in the comments below.

Previous winners of the Iron Chicken include performers like Sam Wills, aka Tape Face, Mulletman, The Daredevil Chicken Club and Shay Horay.

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2074 days ago

Help us save water this summer

The Team from Christchurch City Council

We’re asking all Christchurch residents to save water so we can end temporary chlorination sooner.

The less water we use, the faster we can upgrade our wells. It all adds up, and we really appreciate people’s efforts.

The biggest demand for household water comes from garden sprinklers and… View more
We’re asking all Christchurch residents to save water so we can end temporary chlorination sooner.

The less water we use, the faster we can upgrade our wells. It all adds up, and we really appreciate people’s efforts.

The biggest demand for household water comes from garden sprinklers and irrigators. A better option is to use a hose with a spray gun, or a watering can. Better still, water only on alternate days between 9pm and 7am, when it's cooler.

Find more ways to save: ccc.govt.nz/water-saving-tips
See tips now

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2074 days ago

Looking for a dog to good home

Kieron from Opawa - Saint Martins

Our family is looking to adopt a 4-6yo dog. Preferably a smallish lapdog type breed, non-jumpy, non-barky. Something like a small Spaniel or Cav. Let me know if you know anyone who's looking to re-home their little canine fur-kid :)

2081 days ago

NZ's pooch population rising faster than people

Nicole Mathewson Reporter from The Press

They say a dog is man's best friend and that certainly seems to be the case in New Zealand.

Dog ownership has soared over the past five years, outstripping the growth in people in all the main cities apart from Auckland.

The country is home to more than 560,500 registered dogs – enough for… View more
They say a dog is man's best friend and that certainly seems to be the case in New Zealand.

Dog ownership has soared over the past five years, outstripping the growth in people in all the main cities apart from Auckland.

The country is home to more than 560,500 registered dogs – enough for about one in nine to be a proud owner. That's a pooch for roughly every third household.

2075 days ago

50% off Clothing Sale...... Happy Birthday to us

The Girls from Red Cross Store Manchester St

50% off clothing this week @ Red Cross 320 Manchester st. Sale starts monday 21st 9:30am ...finishes Saturday 26th 4pm
*excludes already discounted items and fill a bag

2078 days ago

Poll: National day of action against plastic packaging

Paul Reporter from Stuff

Hi neighbours,


Are you disgusted by the amount of unnecessary plastic packaging for products sold in supermarkets?


We've gotten rid of plastic bags from our supermarkets, but many shoppers reckon that should only be the beginning.


A national day of plastic protest has been organised, … View more
Hi neighbours,


Are you disgusted by the amount of unnecessary plastic packaging for products sold in supermarkets?


We've gotten rid of plastic bags from our supermarkets, but many shoppers reckon that should only be the beginning.


A national day of plastic protest has been organised, encouraging shoppers to unwrap and leave unnecessary plastic packaging behind at supermarkets.


To read more, click here.


Will you be taking part in the national day of action against plastic packaging?

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National day of action against plastic packaging
  • 85.8% Yes, there's too much plastic packaging
    85.8% Complete
  • 14.2% No, I don't think it is an issue
    14.2% Complete
4266 votes
2077 days ago

Poll: Community leaflets - junk mail or not ?

The Team from Citizens Advice Christchurch Area

Last week our volunteers carried out a leaflet drop in the Linwood area to let you know about our free service at The Loft (Eastgate mall ) every Tuesday - Did you receive a leaflet ? If you didn't, you may have had a "no junk mail " sign on your letter box . We would like to know … View moreLast week our volunteers carried out a leaflet drop in the Linwood area to let you know about our free service at The Loft (Eastgate mall ) every Tuesday - Did you receive a leaflet ? If you didn't, you may have had a "no junk mail " sign on your letter box . We would like to know whether you consider leaflets like ours (about community services) junk mail or not . Please help us by telling us what you think .

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Community leaflets - junk mail or not ?
  • 57.9% Leaflets advertising a community service are not junk mail
    57.9% Complete
  • 42.1% Leaflets advertising a community service are junk mail
    42.1% Complete
19 votes
2077 days ago

Help us make wasps buzz off for good!

The Team from Wasp Wipeout

They ruin our outdoor activities, attack newly hatched birds, feed on native invertebrates, eat honeydew (a food source for our native birds and insects) and cause $130m of environmental damage a year! Every little bit counts and by contributing, you can make wasp-free regions a real possibility. … View moreThey ruin our outdoor activities, attack newly hatched birds, feed on native invertebrates, eat honeydew (a food source for our native birds and insects) and cause $130m of environmental damage a year! Every little bit counts and by contributing, you can make wasp-free regions a real possibility.

Find out a bit more about the wasps and how we plan to eradicate them by clicking here.
Donate now

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2086 days ago

Pure Canterbury water more valuable than oil, so market it better: Councillor

Nicole Mathewson Reporter from The Press

Christchurch's city council should join forces with local iwi to bottle and sell Canterbury's famed pure aquifer water abroad to help reduce rates and fund projects.

That is the view of councillor Aaron Keown, who believes the city is not getting the best out of an asset he says is … View more
Christchurch's city council should join forces with local iwi to bottle and sell Canterbury's famed pure aquifer water abroad to help reduce rates and fund projects.

That is the view of councillor Aaron Keown, who believes the city is not getting the best out of an asset he says is "more valuable than oil".

What do you think? Read the full story by clicking the link below and share your thoughts in the comments. (Please write NFP if you don't want your comments published).

2077 days ago

New Menu

The Twisted Hop Gastropub

IT"S HERE! That's right folks, our new menu is here. Follow our Facebook Post, LIKE, SHARE and TAG A MATE you would like to join you for brunch or dinner and you'll go into the draw to win a dining experience for two, up to the value of a whooping $100. The winner will be drawn on … View moreIT"S HERE! That's right folks, our new menu is here. Follow our Facebook Post, LIKE, SHARE and TAG A MATE you would like to join you for brunch or dinner and you'll go into the draw to win a dining experience for two, up to the value of a whooping $100. The winner will be drawn on Thursday 31 January, so get in quick you don't have long.

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2078 days ago

Tegel Summer Series: Rosemary & Garlic Stuffed Chicken

Tegel

Make Tegel's Rosemary & Garlic Boneless Stuffed Chicken your Summer roast. Served with a delicious Parsnip & Pea Mash and drizzled with a Rosemary Balsamic Glaze, your guests will love this modern twist on a family classic.

Plus our boneless chicken roasts are designed with … View more
Make Tegel's Rosemary & Garlic Boneless Stuffed Chicken your Summer roast. Served with a delicious Parsnip & Pea Mash and drizzled with a Rosemary Balsamic Glaze, your guests will love this modern twist on a family classic.

Plus our boneless chicken roasts are designed with convenience in mind; they're in a ready-to-cook tray. Simply peel back the lid, put it in the oven and get back to that game of backyard cricket.
Get the recipe

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2078 days ago

If you eat them all yourself - we won't tell anyone! 🙊🍌

The Team from Neighbourhood Support New Zealand

To help you beat the heat this summer we've come up with this simple and tasty NSNZ-inspired recipe for you to share with neighbours, family, and friends.

#NSNZhealthandwellness

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2078 days ago

*** NO FURNITURE IN NEW FLAT : ! urgently NEED !!

Carolyn Faye from Linwood

I am writing on behalf of a (not well) pensioner, who is urgently in need of a BED, single, or just MATTRESS, FRIDGE, med or small size, TABLE, with or without chairs, VACUUM, small or med COUCH, all size CUSHIONS ,/ BEAN BAGS . Will pay, (but has very limited finance, ) thank you ! ( : … View moreI am writing on behalf of a (not well) pensioner, who is urgently in need of a BED, single, or just MATTRESS, FRIDGE, med or small size, TABLE, with or without chairs, VACUUM, small or med COUCH, all size CUSHIONS ,/ BEAN BAGS . Will pay, (but has very limited finance, ) thank you ! ( : - )

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2080 days ago

Apricots, Plums Horotane Valley

Andrea from Heathcote Valley

Cluth gold Apricots for eating and bottling. Lots of delicious Black Amber Plums , 62 Horotane Valley Road Heathcote

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