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2201 days ago

Life in Christchurch Transport Survey

The Team from Christchurch City Council

While roadworks and road closures remain a key issue, more people are finding it easy to travel by car compared to last year.

What do you make of the results of the latest Life in Christchurch Survey? Head to Newsline for a full breakdown.

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2201 days ago

Christmas Concert

Jean from Linwood

Hi Folks, it's concert time again, and Risingholme Singers' final concert of the year is taking place on Saturday 24th November at Heaton Normal Intermediate School, Performing Arts Centre, at 125-133 Heaton Street.  On this occasion, our Music Director, Caroline Attard, has decided … View moreHi Folks, it's concert time again, and Risingholme Singers' final concert of the year is taking place on Saturday 24th November at Heaton Normal Intermediate School, Performing Arts Centre, at 125-133 Heaton Street.  On this occasion, our Music Director, Caroline Attard, has decided that the concert will start at 8.00 p.m. but, it should be finished by about 9.30 p.m.  I'm sure, as always, it will be a great concert, as we have a lovely varied programme, AND the audience get to sing with us as well during the evening!    In case you cannot read the Contact phone number on the attached Poster, the Contact is Jill Willmott on 388 3235. Hope to see you there!

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2202 days ago

Stolen Retro Caravan

Margaret from Wainoni

From Pages Road, Bexley, near the brighton bridge, the old bexley garage. It was last seen Sunday afternoon the 4th November.It is totally unique built by a man at his home. the colouring is bold and simple. If you have seen this caravan contact me on my cell phone 0276099665. Your help and … View moreFrom Pages Road, Bexley, near the brighton bridge, the old bexley garage. It was last seen Sunday afternoon the 4th November.It is totally unique built by a man at his home. the colouring is bold and simple. If you have seen this caravan contact me on my cell phone 0276099665. Your help and observations are much appreciated

2202 days ago

Earthquake prone buildings

The Team from Christchurch City Council

Local emergency services have told us the routes they need to use in the event of an earthquake.

Have we missed any key transport routes in the district?

Check out the map and have your say here: bit.ly...

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2202 days ago

Poll: Do you clean your reusable bags?

The Team from Neighbourly.co.nz

New Zealanders are embracing the reusable bag ahead of a plastic bag ban, but they could be carrying something else around – bacteria.

ACT leader David Seymour says 20 people could die each year using reusable bags.

"It's coming up to summer and people will be in a hot car with … View more
New Zealanders are embracing the reusable bag ahead of a plastic bag ban, but they could be carrying something else around – bacteria.

ACT leader David Seymour says 20 people could die each year using reusable bags.

"It's coming up to summer and people will be in a hot car with their chicken in a canvas bag ... and suddenly, you've got a real serious case for poor food hygiene."

Food safety expert Steve Flint said it was a valid concern. Read more here

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Do you clean your reusable bags?
  • 37.7% Yes
    37.7% Complete
  • 56.3% No
    56.3% Complete
  • 6% I don't own reusable bags
    6% Complete
1662 votes
2202 days ago

Help us protect our parks!

The Team from Christchurch City Council

Our parks in Banks Peninsula are special, so it goes without saying we want to look after them.

To do that, we’ve come up with a plan to protect two major reserves - Misty Peaks and Te Oka.

Head online and tell us if you think of our plans - they’re still in draft form, so your feedback will … View more
Our parks in Banks Peninsula are special, so it goes without saying we want to look after them.

To do that, we’ve come up with a plan to protect two major reserves - Misty Peaks and Te Oka.

Head online and tell us if you think of our plans - they’re still in draft form, so your feedback will help us create the final versions - just click the link below!

Thanks Nadja Mclean for providing this beautiful image 😍

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2209 days ago

Poll: Are you doing anything for Halloween this year?

Nicole Mathewson Reporter from The Press

Has your community got anything planned for Halloween this year? We want to hear about anything scary, cool or quirky happening this All Hallows' Eve (Wednesday - October 31). (Please let us know if you don't want your comments published by writing NFP.)

The attached pics are from the … View more
Has your community got anything planned for Halloween this year? We want to hear about anything scary, cool or quirky happening this All Hallows' Eve (Wednesday - October 31). (Please let us know if you don't want your comments published by writing NFP.)

The attached pics are from the Thrill the World event in Christchurch's Cathedral Square on Sunday, where 'zombies' gathered to dance to Michael Jackson's Thriller. The event was held in various cities around the world to celebrate how we are all one community, regardless of our political, economic and racial backgrounds.

Are you doing anything for Halloween this year?
  • 1.6% Yes - it's the best holiday of the year
    1.6% Complete
  • 9% Yes - but only for the kids
    9% Complete
  • 85.6% No - it's not a big deal in NZ
    85.6% Complete
  • 3.9% I'm not sure yet
    3.9% Complete
513 votes
2206 days ago

Event fundraising clothing swap

Chanelle from Sydenham

Event Fundraising clothing swap for women

At the event hillmorton high school hall sat 24th november 10.30-4pm

♦️if you can bring clothing womens and children's to swap for clothing and other items

♦️maximum of 2 -3 supermaket bags per women of clothing to keep it fair, you … View more
Event Fundraising clothing swap for women

At the event hillmorton high school hall sat 24th november 10.30-4pm

♦️if you can bring clothing womens and children's to swap for clothing and other items

♦️maximum of 2 -3 supermaket bags per women of clothing to keep it fair, you are welcome to take towels linen kitchen decor etc as extras

♦️gold coin entry on the door

♦️free raffle gift basket

♦️spot prizes x30 jewellery and x6 mini self care packs

♦️lolly jar guessing game packed full with lollies
50cents per guess

♦️raffle with 3 amazing prizes $1 per guess

♦️ free pile outside to help yourself too

◼️all money raised from the above goes directly to chch survivors for women to make self care packs for women in Christchurch and Canterbury

♦️ stall holders

We have some amazing individuals and businesses coming to sell their products and items
Don't forget to put some money away to snap some bargains up

⭕️Avon
⭕️Lola Fang
⭕️natural and organic products with essential oils
⭕️norwex
⭕️bric a brac
⭕️clothing
⭕️Nutrimetics
⭕️Gifts
⭕️Pure romance
⭕️Sweets and treats
⭕️scentsy
⭕️face painting
And more coming

2203 days ago

Cup Day Specials

The Twisted Hop Gastropub

We're running some brunch Cup day specials! Come down if you can't make the event.

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2203 days ago

Cliffs Kidney New Potatoes ready now

Brian from Heathcote Valley

Cliffs kidney new potatoes digging fresh every day this week at 49 Horotane Valley Road. Please call 3849422 or 0274225863 if you have any questions. Neither phone has an answerphone

Negotiable

2207 days ago

Draft Suburban Parking Policy consultation

The Team from Christchurch City Council

We’re taking a closer look at how we’re managing on-street parking in the suburbs.

So, we’ve created a draft policy to try and address some of the challenges our stakeholders have identified.

Before we go any further though, we need to hear from you.

So tell us: have we got it right? … View more
We’re taking a closer look at how we’re managing on-street parking in the suburbs.

So, we’ve created a draft policy to try and address some of the challenges our stakeholders have identified.

Before we go any further though, we need to hear from you.

So tell us: have we got it right? bit.ly...

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2204 days ago

Singer/Songwriter

Kerryn from Avonside - Dallington

Hi Neighbours!
I've recently relocated back to Christchurch :) I am available to play music for your cafe/pub/garden party/market etc!!
My last gig was playing for my passage on the InterIslander where I had a heap of fun!
I play a combination of a very large range of covers and of course my … View more
Hi Neighbours!
I've recently relocated back to Christchurch :) I am available to play music for your cafe/pub/garden party/market etc!!
My last gig was playing for my passage on the InterIslander where I had a heap of fun!
I play a combination of a very large range of covers and of course my own songs.
I look forward to hearing how I can entertain you :)

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2204 days ago

Kids Colouring Competition

The Twisted Hop Gastropub

Come down and colour for us! All entrants must be under 12 and runs till the end of November. Winner gets a family movie pass and to be featured on our Facebook page!

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2204 days ago

Soil

Annette from Woolston

We have a pile of topsoil that was in a raised bed, the bed has now been dismantled and last year we removed at least 1/2 and we gave away to our neighbours and friends, we still have several trailer loads available so if you are interested please message me. If local we may be able to deliver. … View moreWe have a pile of topsoil that was in a raised bed, the bed has now been dismantled and last year we removed at least 1/2 and we gave away to our neighbours and friends, we still have several trailer loads available so if you are interested please message me. If local we may be able to deliver. May contain the odd stone, or piece of terracotta pot. Easily removed, and we try and remove them as we load the soil.

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2206 days ago

Stray cat re-posted

Barbara from Waltham

Hi everyone,I posted about this cat a couple of weeks ago.I still haven't found out if he has an owner or not.He's slowly getting more used to me but still not close enough to put a paper collar on him.In Shakespeare Rd,Waltham.I am now calling him Bob and he is sleeping on my porch couch… View moreHi everyone,I posted about this cat a couple of weeks ago.I still haven't found out if he has an owner or not.He's slowly getting more used to me but still not close enough to put a paper collar on him.In Shakespeare Rd,Waltham.I am now calling him Bob and he is sleeping on my porch couch at night.If anyone knows where he may belong could you contact me please.He has a slightly lame right front paw and isn't as well fed as he may look in the picture.Seems to be a fixed male.I have an ad on Trade Me and Lost Cats CHCH about him as well. 0276643267.

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