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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

Review: Vietnam To Go

The Team from Stuff Dining Reviews

Your local Vietnamese eatery keeps it real with authentic food and we've found it has a strong student following. Our very own Laura Baker gives it 3 stars - do you agree? Have you checked it out?

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2628 days ago
2628 days ago

Christchurch Rental Market

For those of you interested in what the rental market is doing in Christchurch, please have a read of this link. If you have any questions, please call our office.

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2628 days ago

bikes

John from Bromley

Hi anybody missing 2 push bikes i seen 2 for the last 4 days look stolen
to me no locks on them.
Thanks
John

2628 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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2628 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
2628 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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2629 days ago

$5 Large Bag of Rag

The Girls from Red Cross Store Manchester St

Just a heads up for anyone needing cotton rag, you can get clean sack bags full of uncut cotton rag (sheeting/flannel) for just $5, we also have bags of toweling rag available if requested for $5 as well. All rags are uncut. Call in at 320 Manchester st or call 3652051 to secure a bag.

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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2629 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
2629 days ago

Which pollinator are you?

Mei Leng Wong Reporter from NZ Gardener & Get Growing

Take this fun and absolutely unscientific quiz to identify your spirit pollinator! And hopefully, you'll enjoy it as a quirky way to learn a few facts about the pollinators in your garden.

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2629 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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