Richmond, Christchurch

Does your organisation need new flooring?

Does your organisation need new flooring?

Apply for up to $2,000 and also be in to win a $20,000 makeover.

719 days ago

Be in to win with Southern Cross Pet

Southern Cross Pet Insurance

Share a festive photo of your furry friend and you could be in to win a $100 Prezzy® card. Because the smell of the Christmas tree and the ripping open of presents isn’t only exciting for us. But for them too.

All pets are welcome - Santa paws, claws, beaks, and squeaks. And if you don’t … View more
Share a festive photo of your furry friend and you could be in to win a $100 Prezzy® card. Because the smell of the Christmas tree and the ripping open of presents isn’t only exciting for us. But for them too.

All pets are welcome - Santa paws, claws, beaks, and squeaks. And if you don’t have a pet, that’s fine; we’d love to see your festive snaps too.

Ends 21 December 2022
Enter Now

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719 days ago

Wanted : caring, fun-loving host families for our female Japanese high school students

Lisa from Merivale

If you have a spare room, are keen to share NZ culture, learn about Japanese culture and earn some extra money, then hosting could be a good option for you. Our female, Japanese high school students are coming to Christchurch next April and we are looking for some welcoming host families who are … View moreIf you have a spare room, are keen to share NZ culture, learn about Japanese culture and earn some extra money, then hosting could be a good option for you. Our female, Japanese high school students are coming to Christchurch next April and we are looking for some welcoming host families who are willing to become their kiwi family for a year.
Southern Cross Language Institute is a well-established language school in Merivale and offers excellent host family support and competitive board rates.
To find out how you can start your hosting experience, please contact Lisa at 022 010 5288 or email lisa@scli.co.nz

720 days ago

It’s in the bag

The Team from Resene ColorShop Shirley

Transform a plain bag into a summery tote with this pretty monstera leaf motif. Whether you use it as a beach bag, shopping bag or grocery bag, this simple stencilled tote is a fun and quick project you can do within an hour using your favourite Resene testpots.

Find out how to create your ownView more
Transform a plain bag into a summery tote with this pretty monstera leaf motif. Whether you use it as a beach bag, shopping bag or grocery bag, this simple stencilled tote is a fun and quick project you can do within an hour using your favourite Resene testpots.

Find out how to create your own.

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720 days ago

Large three tier planter

Bruce from Edgeware

The three tier planter stands at 730 in height, 720 in length and each planter is 740x240x 180 in depth and made of recycled Canadian timber. Great for a Xmas pressie

Price: $150

721 days ago

Calling all house and garden lovers!

Calling all house and garden lovers!

This is a unique opportunity to step inside the pages of the iconic New Zealand House & Garden magazine and experience a captivating mix of indoor and outdoor spaces.

Simply enquire online and be in to win:
- Return flights for two to the NZ … View more
Calling all house and garden lovers!

This is a unique opportunity to step inside the pages of the iconic New Zealand House & Garden magazine and experience a captivating mix of indoor and outdoor spaces.

Simply enquire online and be in to win:
- Return flights for two to the NZ House & Garden Tours location of your choice
- Tickets for two to the NZ House & Garden Tours
- Two nights accommodation
- Rental car
Enter Here

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721 days ago

Loads of new stock out now

The Team from Red Cross Shop Woolston

Hi everyone
We’re ready with new stock out store wide. Pop in and see.
Open 7 days Friday 9.00am -5.00pm, Saturday 10.00am - 4.00pm, Sunday 10.00am - 3.00pm.
683 Ferry Road, behind Domino’s.

721 days ago

Whareora Community House

Jane Hill from Whareora Community House - Barrington

Thank you to our Team of Volunteers who donated their time at the Whareora Community House Information Desk at Barrington Mall yesterday. We talked to many people and distributed copies of our latest newsletter. If you would like to know more about our Activities Programme, Opportunity Shop, or … View moreThank you to our Team of Volunteers who donated their time at the Whareora Community House Information Desk at Barrington Mall yesterday. We talked to many people and distributed copies of our latest newsletter. If you would like to know more about our Activities Programme, Opportunity Shop, or Lounge with Kitchen for hire – please contact our Co-ordinator (Jane) on Phone: 03 337 2731, Email: office.whareora@gmail.com, or send us a message.

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721 days ago

Brand new Canon selphy portable printer - would be an awesome Christmas gift!

Tanya from Burwood

Hi! My daughter won an amazing Canon selphy printer & paper/ink pack as part of a prize pack, she has decided to sell them and put the money towards getting a car (many years away but she's a real forward planner!), selling it on her behalf on Trade Me, search 3892477251 on Trade Me to get… View moreHi! My daughter won an amazing Canon selphy printer & paper/ink pack as part of a prize pack, she has decided to sell them and put the money towards getting a car (many years away but she's a real forward planner!), selling it on her behalf on Trade Me, search 3892477251 on Trade Me to get to the listing.

Negotiable

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721 days ago

brand new SLR digital camera - would make an amazing Christmas gift

Tanya from Burwood

Hi! My daughter won an amazing Canon EOS 1500D digital SLR camera & bag, she has decided to sell them and put the money towards getting a car (many years away but she's a real forward planner!), selling it on her behalf on Trade Me, search 3892428357 to get the listing.

Negotiable

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722 days ago

Seniors Newsletter

The Team from Office for Seniors

Have you read our December Seniors Newsletter? Do you have a Community Services Card or know someone who does? From 1 February 2023 Community Services Card holders are eligible for a continued 50% discount on public transport. You can read more in this issue.

This newsletter also includes some … View more
Have you read our December Seniors Newsletter? Do you have a Community Services Card or know someone who does? From 1 February 2023 Community Services Card holders are eligible for a continued 50% discount on public transport. You can read more in this issue.

This newsletter also includes some good advice on how to keep up your hydration and stay safe and cool this summer.

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722 days ago

Respite care when you need it

Diana Isaac Retirement Village

Respite care provides temporary care in a range of circumstances. From rehabilitation after a hospital stay, to a little extra support – whether it’s for a single night or a few weeks.

A short stay at our care centre could be a welcome break from your usual routine.

We offer respite care … View more
Respite care provides temporary care in a range of circumstances. From rehabilitation after a hospital stay, to a little extra support – whether it’s for a single night or a few weeks.

A short stay at our care centre could be a welcome break from your usual routine.

We offer respite care at resthome-level and in most villages' hospital and specialist dementia-level care.

What you can expect
- Customised care via our award-winning myRyman Care app
- Bespoke seasonal menu, that's prepared fresh on site
- A variety of activities and outings, making it easy to stay connected with others.

We've been caring for people for over 35 years, it's what we do best.

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723 days ago

The Must-Give Christmas Gift!

Christmas Box

Meeting an ever-increasing need in our communities, Christmas Box provides more than just food in a time of need, it also brings a reminder that there is a community of people who care.

We believe by alleviating some of the pressure that families feel at Christmas time through our food parcels, … View more
Meeting an ever-increasing need in our communities, Christmas Box provides more than just food in a time of need, it also brings a reminder that there is a community of people who care.

We believe by alleviating some of the pressure that families feel at Christmas time through our food parcels, it will create a lasting impact that goes beyond a treat at Christmas.

For only $40 you can donate a Christmas Box to a family in need, providing not just practical help, but much deserved hope too.
Find out more

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723 days ago

Lots of goodies in store now

The Team from Red Cross Shop Woolston

Hi everyone
It’s been a busy time so we’ve restocked our racks and shelves. We have loads of new toys and books, new furniture, preloved clothes, shoes, handbags and our $1, $2 and clearance racks are loaded to the max. Plenty of gift options too.
Open 7 days 9.00am - 5.00pm, Monday - Friday,… View more
Hi everyone
It’s been a busy time so we’ve restocked our racks and shelves. We have loads of new toys and books, new furniture, preloved clothes, shoes, handbags and our $1, $2 and clearance racks are loaded to the max. Plenty of gift options too.
Open 7 days 9.00am - 5.00pm, Monday - Friday, Saturday 10.00am - 4.00pm, Sunday 10.00am - 3.00pm
683 Ferry Road, behind Domino’s

732 days ago

Hands off city streets, says business group as mayor backtracks

Nicole Mathewson Reporter from The Press

By reporter Liz McDonald:

A who’s who of Christchurch property and business owners have joined forces to fight a $33 million revamp of central city streets, as the mayor backtracks on his opposition.

The group says the proposal, which is open for public feedback until next week, contains … View more
By reporter Liz McDonald:

A who’s who of Christchurch property and business owners have joined forces to fight a $33 million revamp of central city streets, as the mayor backtracks on his opposition.

The group says the proposal, which is open for public feedback until next week, contains unworkable aspects and ignores the needs of businesses.

The city council last month agreed to push ahead with planning to redevelop the streets around stadium Te Kaha, which is due to open in 2026. The aim is to create pedestrian and entertainment spaces.

Work would include switching some streets to one-way, removing car parks, widening footpaths to make way for outdoor dining, planting trees, lowering speed limits, and installing $11m of new underground services for the stadium.



Central Government is expected to pick up half the $22m bill for the roading changes, which will affect Lichfield, Madras, Tuam and Barbadoes streets. The remaining $11m is for underground water infrastructure.


Mayor Phil Mauger said pre-election he was “not happy” about the programme and the money should go into stadium construction, but this week he said he was now seeing it differently.

He said the underground water structure was essential, as there was “no use having a stadium with 200 toilets and not enough pipes to take it away”.


The other $11m for the council to fund would be paid over four years. “It’s still a lot of money, but it’s slightly more digestable.” He still wanted to look for savings, he said.

The private operators speaking out in opposition are property developers and landlords Antony Gough, Philip Carter and Shaun Stockman, Central Christchurch Business Association head Annabel Turley, business owners Anne Kennett and Craig Freeman, and property managers Nicki Carter, Kerrie Bloomfield and Tim Hunt.

Gough, who developed and owns The Terrace hospitality precinct around Oxford Tce, said the plan was “sheer lunacy” and would strangle the city centre.

The council seemed to have “a very poor understanding” of what businesses need, he said.

Central City Business Association chairperson and pharmacy owner Annabel Turley said widening Lichfield St footpaths to 6m was “not needed”.

“This is in an area where the cold easterly wind blows often... Christchurch already has well planned areas for pedestrians and outdoor dining.”


Philip Carter, developer and landlord of The Crossing, said he and others had invested millions in the city and their developments attracted locals and visitors.

“But now the council wants to choke the CBD and make it even harder for shoppers, workers, tourists and central city residents to access and move around,” he said.


Fellow developer Shaun Stockman said a fair balance was needed, and while some aspects of the proposal were viable, others were “simply unworkable”.


“We don’t necessarily reject all the council plans in their entirety.”

Stockman said underground infrastructure was “an absolute must”, but much of the plan showed council staff were not at the coalface and lacked understanding of how people moved around the city.

He said he and other developers had followed the post-quake blueprint and created hospitality precincts in sheltered laneways, not on main streets, with the exception of Oxford Tce, which faces the river.



In a tweet last month, councillor Sara Templeton shared before and after pictures of the redeveloped Oxford Tce next to Riverside.

Alongside are a photo of Lichfield St and the council’s plan for that block, with Templeton commenting that Te Kaha would shelter the area and it would become “a great place to be”.

Picnic tables under trees would replace 22 car parks, and there would be “good off-street parking nearby”, she said.


Following the election last month council staff paused work on the Te Kaha streets plan in the face of the mayoral opposition. After a staff briefing, the new council restarted it and agreed to extend public consultation until November 30.

Council staff will then consider the submissions, make changes if needed, and make a recommendation to the council’s hearings panel.

The panel will meet early next year and make a recommendation to the council for a final decision.

723 days ago

Public meeting on Housing Crisis Dec 12 2022

Jonathan from Woolston

State House Action Network is holding a public meeting on the housing crisis at the Transitional Cathedral, 234 Hereford st on Monday December 12 at 7pm. For more info, see the flyer photos below.

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