Redwood, Christchurch

1434 days ago

$3m repair bill at old school: Cables stripped, windows smashed, ceiling torn down

Jake Kenny Reporter from Community News

Vandals have ransacked an empty Christchurch school building, despite the Ministry of Education spending $80,000 on security and fencing.

Cables were stripped, windows smashed, carpets ripped up and a suspended ceiling torn down at the former Shirley Boys’ High School site.

The vandals caused a… View more
Vandals have ransacked an empty Christchurch school building, despite the Ministry of Education spending $80,000 on security and fencing.

Cables were stripped, windows smashed, carpets ripped up and a suspended ceiling torn down at the former Shirley Boys’ High School site.

The vandals caused a $3 million repair bill at the old school site, potentially derailing plans for nearby Banks Avenue School to take over the property.

The North Pde building became empty when Shirley Boys’ moved to a new purpose-built school in New Brighton in May 2019.

A deal would have meant Banks Avenue School – which currently does not have a hall – could have used the gym, while sports clubs and community groups could have hired the venue and outdoor pitches in the evenings.

However, the mindless wrecking-spree could mean the property will be bulldozed, if the ministry decides it will cost too much to repair it to meet building regulations.

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1429 days ago

Please share and bring Bella home!

Mirrin from St Albans

Update 28th October- Bella somehow made it home about 4am this morning🙏🏻🙏🏻 she’s hungry but happy to be home. Thanks everyone for your shares and advice 💕 I’m so happy!

Hi all,
I’ve lost my pet cat Bella over the weekend and am desperate to get her home safe! She is a small … View more
Update 28th October- Bella somehow made it home about 4am this morning🙏🏻🙏🏻 she’s hungry but happy to be home. Thanks everyone for your shares and advice 💕 I’m so happy!

Hi all,
I’ve lost my pet cat Bella over the weekend and am desperate to get her home safe! She is a small black and white cat with a pink collar and bell. She doesn’t know the area well so maybe hiding in someone’s back yard or garage.
Please give me a call if you see her, she won’t approach strangers I don’t think but even a clue where she may be would be great. 0211014822
She’s missing from her home at 139 edgeware road. Please share with your neighbours and have a check for her

1427 days ago

HOMED Saturday October 24th

Reporter Homed - The Press

What's your favorite property from our October 24th issue of HOMED?
Click the link below to choose

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1427 days ago

EVAPORATIVE COOLER. (KARDA brand)

Derek and Maureen from Redwood

This is in good working order. Makes your home cooler.
Cools air through the evaporation of water.
Pick up from a smoke free Northwood home.

Price: $30

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1427 days ago

PULL DOWN BED

Derek and Maureen from Redwood

This bed would be great as a spare for visitors. Good condition except for a small rip (shown)on the underside. The mattress is 5cm thick the ideal thickness for a collapsible bed. Bought from The Great Outdoors Company so is one of the better brands From a smoke free Northwood home.

Price: $30

1427 days ago

Washing machine set up

Walter J. from Parklands - Marshlands

wondering if someone could help me to install a new washing machine in the upcoming week. Thanks, txt or call 0212798327.

1427 days ago

Allergy Season

Katrina from Healthworks Pharmacy Ilam

Allergy Season has arrived.

Hayfever symptoms can make you feel really yuck, while there is no cure for allergies we can treat symptoms.

Come in store to speak with one of our friendly team about which product would be best suited for you, or order online.

Click and collect or delivery … View more
Allergy Season has arrived.

Hayfever symptoms can make you feel really yuck, while there is no cure for allergies we can treat symptoms.

Come in store to speak with one of our friendly team about which product would be best suited for you, or order online.

Click and collect or delivery available.

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1432 days ago

Christchurch council takes hard line on recycling rule breakers

Jake Kenny Reporter from Community News

Almost 1500 Christchurch households could soon have their recycling bins confiscated as the city council cracks down on people who refuse to separate their waste.

About 180 yellow wheelie bins have already been removed and the council has sent final warnings to another 1450 residents.

To get the … View more
Almost 1500 Christchurch households could soon have their recycling bins confiscated as the city council cracks down on people who refuse to separate their waste.

About 180 yellow wheelie bins have already been removed and the council has sent final warnings to another 1450 residents.

To get the bins back, they will have to pay $97.65 and sign a statement promising to abide by the rules. Their bins will be monitored to make sure they keep that promise.

Christchurch City Council has spent close to $1.5 million sending almost 1500 truckloads of contaminated material from yellow bins to landfill since May. That equates to about 41 per cent of all yellow bins.

Do you agree with council's strict recycling approach? Let us know below.

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1427 days ago

Popular baby product recalled

The Team from Neighbourly.co.nz

Herobility Eco Feeding Spoon and Eco Baby Spoon & Fork have been recalled as they pose a choking hazard for babies. It has been found that these can break into small pieces.

The product has been sold at Mummum, Global Baby, Hatch Boutique, J Ballantynes, Mighty Ape, Smith and Caugheys and … View more
Herobility Eco Feeding Spoon and Eco Baby Spoon & Fork have been recalled as they pose a choking hazard for babies. It has been found that these can break into small pieces.

The product has been sold at Mummum, Global Baby, Hatch Boutique, J Ballantynes, Mighty Ape, Smith and Caugheys and The Nile from October 2019 to October 2020

If you have one of these forks/spoons and the date stamp is marked 2019 or earlier (or no date stamp is shown), the company advises to stop using the product and contact Bloom and Grow NZ to organise for a gift voucher to the same value.

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1428 days ago

Butchers/Packing Paper Sheets

Margot from Harewood

Hello,

Does anyone know where I can purchase packing paper sheets from?

Thank you

1428 days ago

New Free Community Activities in Northcote-Redwood

Damian from Northcote

Haere mai, we'd love you to join us!

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1428 days ago

Whakaoho - Papanui Community Day!

Damian Ardell from Papanui Baptist Freedom Trust

Don't miss this great event for your whanau this Sunday 1st Nov!

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1430 days ago

Cardiovascular Risk Screening

Katrina from Healthworks Pharmacy Ilam

Coronary heart disease and stroke is the Number 1 cause of death in NZ with 1 in 20 adults diagnosed.

Over 50% of hospitalisations with coronary artery disease (CAD)
have NORMAL cholesterol levels

There are significant, even lifesaving benefits in early detection of any issues with your heart and… View more
Coronary heart disease and stroke is the Number 1 cause of death in NZ with 1 in 20 adults diagnosed.

Over 50% of hospitalisations with coronary artery disease (CAD)
have NORMAL cholesterol levels

There are significant, even lifesaving benefits in early detection of any issues with your heart and arteries.

Why is this test different?

This Gold Standard test uses the SphygmoCor® a scientifically validated TGA/FDA approved Pulse Wave Analyser (PWA), a non-invasive device, used in the top 20 hospitals in the USA. youtu.be...

This test not only looks at your Brachial (arm) blood pressure, it analyses your;

Central (aortic) heart pressure,
Peripheral (arteries) resistance,
Cardiac efficiency (SEVR) and
Abnormalities in heart rhythm (arrhythmia).

We will be able to show you an overview of your heart health and, if necessary, recommend very simple, achievable, pleasant, and low-cost ways to improve your heart health (think: “ increase your Omega 3”, “eat a piece of chocolate-a-day” type of interventions).

Book now,
unichempharmacy.co.nz...
Or call Katrina 02102319502

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1429 days ago

Celebrate with Mobil!

Mobil

Mobil Wigram now has a brand-new car wash, to celebrate we’re running a half price car wash offer from 27th – 29th October only.
T&Cs apply.
Find out more

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1431 days ago

Hurry... Last time offer for 2020!

The Team from Neighbourly.co.nz

This is your final chance to grab our FREE 3-month Premium Business Listing!

Usually $150, your 3-month Premium Business Listing enables you to reach thousands of people who live around your business! Find friendly locals who want your services, introduce your team and share what makes you … View more
This is your final chance to grab our FREE 3-month Premium Business Listing!

Usually $150, your 3-month Premium Business Listing enables you to reach thousands of people who live around your business! Find friendly locals who want your services, introduce your team and share what makes you stand out from the rest.

There's no catches and no hidden fees. It's just our small way of saying thank you for playing such an essential part in our communities.

Grab your FREE 3 Month Premium Business Listing now!

*offer ends 31 October
Get 3 Months FREE

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