Redwood, Christchurch

1484 days ago

Snowfall set to disrupt South Island motorists

Neighbourly.co.nz

UPDATE: Snowfall warning has been lifted for Porters Pass, please drive to the conditions.

Motorists in the Canterbury and West Coast region are today advised to drive cautiously, with chain use 'essential' if driving through SH73 (Porters Pass).

What you need to know:

- The NZTA… View more
UPDATE: Snowfall warning has been lifted for Porters Pass, please drive to the conditions.

Motorists in the Canterbury and West Coast region are today advised to drive cautiously, with chain use 'essential' if driving through SH73 (Porters Pass).

What you need to know:

- The NZTA has advised motorists to fit their vehicle with chains if travelling through SH73

- Metservice has forecast snowfall of 10-15cm to fall in the area around Porters Pass above 500m

-Porters Pass is now closed to towing vehicles

See the SH73 Traffic Map for all the latest road alerts
For weather related updates, head to MetService's Weather Warnings Page

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1488 days ago

Dog-friendly film festival coming to Christchurch

Jake Kenny Reporter from Community News

If you've ever wanted to watch a movie with your dog somewhere other than your lounge, this event is for you.

Top Dog Film Festival returns to Christchurch at The Hollywood Cinema, Sumner, on Saturday, October 31, and you can bring your dog.

You and your four-legged friend can expect to see… View more
If you've ever wanted to watch a movie with your dog somewhere other than your lounge, this event is for you.

Top Dog Film Festival returns to Christchurch at The Hollywood Cinema, Sumner, on Saturday, October 31, and you can bring your dog.

You and your four-legged friend can expect to see two hours of entertaining and heart-warming films about the joy of dogs.

If your dog can sit on your lap, they are included in your ticket price, if your dog needs its own seat you'll have to bring a towel to cover the cinema chair (how New Zealand is this?).

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1488 days ago

Poll: Christchurch skydiving, would you give it a go?

Jake Kenny Reporter from Community News

New Zealand’s only heli-dive operation is now offering people the chance to freefall over the Pacific Ocean, before landing on Sumner Beach in Christchurch.

Stuff reporter Lee Kenny dropped in for a look, then dropped out.

Would you give it a go? Why/why not? Read more here.

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Christchurch skydiving, would you give it a go?
  • 38.7% Yes - I'd love to!
    38.7% Complete
  • 61.3% Nope - not for me
    61.3% Complete
266 votes
1485 days ago

Weekend temperatures top 24C in South Island - did you get out?

Jake Kenny Reporter from Community News

Happy Monday neighbours,

Temperatures reached record highs in parts of the South Island on Sunday, with Kaikōura the hottest spot in the country at 24.5C.

Riccarton equalled its second-highest winter temperature with 23.6C, Lincoln had its fourth-highest at 22.3C, while Waimate had its hottest … View more
Happy Monday neighbours,

Temperatures reached record highs in parts of the South Island on Sunday, with Kaikōura the hottest spot in the country at 24.5C.

Riccarton equalled its second-highest winter temperature with 23.6C, Lincoln had its fourth-highest at 22.3C, while Waimate had its hottest winter day since records began in 1908, reaching 23.4C.

But despite the weekend of warm weather across New Zealand, winter isn’t over yet.

Did you make the most of the weather while it lasted?

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1485 days ago

Keeping Christchurch beautiful

Alexandra David's

Keep Christchurch Beautiful is a local branch of Keep New Zealand Beautiful, and has been working in and around Christchurch since the 1980s. Initially and mostly in the litter abatement area, but also in general beautification of our physical environment. This can include reporting and removing … View moreKeep Christchurch Beautiful is a local branch of Keep New Zealand Beautiful, and has been working in and around Christchurch since the 1980s. Initially and mostly in the litter abatement area, but also in general beautification of our physical environment. This can include reporting and removing graffiti; collaborating with schools and groups to paint murals on Chorus street side utility cabinets (to prevent graffiti); running our very successful schools environment programme (in its 27th year in 2020) which reaches around 40 schools a year; working with other environmental groups, individuals and community groups to carry out clean up and other environment enhancement events around the city; supporting and recognising volunteers who work regularly picking up rubbish, planting, caring for local parks, reserves and gardens, develop and maintain new native plantings in reserves; and also recognising those businesses that themselves support volunteers or have business practices that are environmentally sustainable.

KCB promotes and supports projects initiated by Keep New Zealand Beautiful, our parent organisation (while KCB is a branch, it is also independent and a stand-alone charity and incorporated society). KCB is also developing new projects, including scaling the schools programme to suits preschools; maintaining a ‘library’ of gear to lend and sometimes gift, to groups doing clean ups; and providing event coordination and management for business groups wanting to ‘give back’ to their communities with clean up events.

KCB is proud of its connections with other groups around the city; together we are more than the sum of our parts.
Find out more

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1485 days ago

Quiz Night

Silverstream Subdivision

Massive thanks to Clare and the team at Urban Revival, Silverstream Subdivision Kaiapoi and the Silverstream Social Club for putting on another FREE and FUN community event.

A great turn-out, with some very funny answer, along with a good dose of chatter and laughs with friends and neighbours - … View more
Massive thanks to Clare and the team at Urban Revival, Silverstream Subdivision Kaiapoi and the Silverstream Social Club for putting on another FREE and FUN community event.

A great turn-out, with some very funny answer, along with a good dose of chatter and laughs with friends and neighbours - which is what it's all about!

Congrats to the winning team!

#silverstreamsubdivision #silverstreamwestkaiapoi #itsallhere

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1485 days ago

NEW BELT. Suitable for hiking, fishing etc

Derek and Maureen from Redwood

This belt is brand new and would be suitable for hiking, fishing etc.

Included in the sale is another belt, also new ( I think a money belt)
Pick up is in Redwood. Please private message me if interested.

Price: $12

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1485 days ago

fathers day

Yanina from Kaiapoi

Your Father’s Day gift sorted
Let’s face it, dads (and let’s not get started on grandads) are up there with the toughest family members to buy presents for. With Father’s Day imminent, we’re here to make life easier with this unique gift!
Our goal is to surprise in a quick and easy way. … View more
Your Father’s Day gift sorted
Let’s face it, dads (and let’s not get started on grandads) are up there with the toughest family members to buy presents for. With Father’s Day imminent, we’re here to make life easier with this unique gift!
Our goal is to surprise in a quick and easy way. Excellence, quality, and punctuality are the characteristics that define us. We provide the best and make a gift a unique and original surprise. We want to help you express with a gift, everything you feel, and want to convey on a special day, in an original and different way. BREAKFAST TO YOUR DOOR!!!

We are taking orders now!

For more info contact us

breakfastdeliverynz@gmail.com

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1485 days ago

Meet our 2020 Houseplant Hero!

Mei Leng Wong Reporter from NZ Gardener & Get Growing

Congratulations to King George Diones , who wins $500 worth of Yates products and $300 worth of Kings Plant Barn vouchers. This surgical nurse in Auckland propagates and sells houseplants. He is currently giving all profits to colleagues in the Philippines to buy PPE.

1490 days ago

Seven-storey building offering medical services good for Christchurch?

Jake Kenny Reporter from Community News

Hey Cantabs,

A large health facility with procedure rooms and luxury recovery suites is proposed for a prominent site in Christchurch's health precinct.

The application proposes two levels of medical facilities and three levels of guest accommodation “proposed to function as luxury … View more
Hey Cantabs,

A large health facility with procedure rooms and luxury recovery suites is proposed for a prominent site in Christchurch's health precinct.

The application proposes two levels of medical facilities and three levels of guest accommodation “proposed to function as luxury recovery rooms” for procedures done on the lower floors.

Huadu International NZ chief executive Aaron Boddington said the company was excited to develop the project, but declined to answer questions on when the facility would be built, who would operate it and how much it would cost.

What do you think about this proposal? Comment below.

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1496 days ago

Do you have a DIY project on the go?

Jake Kenny Reporter from Community News

Sales of DIY items are on the rise again as New Zealanders prepare to spend more time at home.

New Zealand’s leading hardware stores say demand for power tools, plants and paint has spiked for the second time this year.

Do you have a home project on the go? Let us know what it is below.

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1485 days ago

Having certainty inspires confidence

Diana Isaac Retirement Village

When you choose a Ryman village, you're set. Our Peace of Mind Guarantees are designed to protect you, so whatever the future holds, we've got your back.

Having certainty inspires confidence. It's just one of the ways we're pioneering a new way of living for a new retirement … View more
When you choose a Ryman village, you're set. Our Peace of Mind Guarantees are designed to protect you, so whatever the future holds, we've got your back.

Having certainty inspires confidence. It's just one of the ways we're pioneering a new way of living for a new retirement generation.

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1485 days ago

Major scrub fire near Aoraki/Mt Cook burns for second day

Jake Kenny Reporter from Community News

A large blaze burning through wilding pines near the Aoraki/Mt Cook National Park has spread significantly overnight.

The fire has been burning since about 11.25am on Sunday after flaring up on a Twizel riverbed and spreading to a large forest on Mt Cook Rd (State Highway 80).

It grew to 2500 … View more
A large blaze burning through wilding pines near the Aoraki/Mt Cook National Park has spread significantly overnight.

The fire has been burning since about 11.25am on Sunday after flaring up on a Twizel riverbed and spreading to a large forest on Mt Cook Rd (State Highway 80).

It grew to 2500 hectares and had a 23 kilometre perimeter by Sunday night but on Monday, there was "significant spread" overnight and it was now covering 3100 hectares.

There are 17 helicopters and two fixed-wing aircraft battling the fire, with the first helicopters equipped with monsoon buckets going up at first light.

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1490 days ago

Christchurch recycling plant gets $16.8m boost for upgrades

Jake Kenny Reporter from Community News

State-of-the-art sorting equipment will be installed at Christchurch’s recycling plant thanks to a multi-million dollar grant from the Government.

The upgrade will make it easier to remove contaminants from recycling and sort plastics into individual types.

Christchurch mayor Lianne Dalziel … View more
State-of-the-art sorting equipment will be installed at Christchurch’s recycling plant thanks to a multi-million dollar grant from the Government.

The upgrade will make it easier to remove contaminants from recycling and sort plastics into individual types.

Christchurch mayor Lianne Dalziel says the boost is a game changer for the people of Christchurch. What do you think?

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1490 days ago

Poll: Should bus drivers be allowed to self-enforce social distancing rules?

Jake Kenny Reporter from Community News

Bus commuters have been passed at bus stops in Christchurch as some drivers adopt a harder line on level 2 social distancing.

With capacity on buses reduced due to social distancing requirements, some Christchurch users have reported delays and passengers being left behind because there was not … View more
Bus commuters have been passed at bus stops in Christchurch as some drivers adopt a harder line on level 2 social distancing.

With capacity on buses reduced due to social distancing requirements, some Christchurch users have reported delays and passengers being left behind because there was not enough room.

A Christchurch commuter said "some bus drivers care about how many are on the bus and some don't".

Do you think it's okay that bus drivers self-enforce social distancing?

Read more here

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Should bus drivers be allowed to self-enforce social distancing rules?
  • 61.9% Yes - they should be allowed to enforce
    61.9% Complete
  • 38.1% No - enforcing is not their job
    38.1% Complete
407 votes
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