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855 days ago

Give a little kindness this winter

Trade Me

Help Kiwis in need this winter by giving through the Trade Me Kindness Store. Trade Me has teamed up with three awesome Kiwi charities - KidsCan, RainbowYOUTH and Women’s Refuge. The Kindness Store’s virtual shelves are stocked with small things that make a big difference to the Kiwis these … View moreHelp Kiwis in need this winter by giving through the Trade Me Kindness Store. Trade Me has teamed up with three awesome Kiwi charities - KidsCan, RainbowYOUTH and Women’s Refuge. The Kindness Store’s virtual shelves are stocked with small things that make a big difference to the Kiwis these charities help.

Giving is easy – just pick, click and ‘Give Now’. Trade Me takes care of the rest. 100% of the donations go to the charities – Trade Me doesn’t take a cut.
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856 days ago

Free Show for the 18 months-7 year olds in ChCh

Shala from St Albans

Authors Local show-There is a free show for the children at the Woolston Community Library at 10 am on the 19th of July.
There will be singing, dancing, book reading and the introduction of brand new characters. There is a flyer attached below and If you can join us please let me know as numbers … View more
Authors Local show-There is a free show for the children at the Woolston Community Library at 10 am on the 19th of July.
There will be singing, dancing, book reading and the introduction of brand new characters. There is a flyer attached below and If you can join us please let me know as numbers are limited. Toot Toot

Free

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856 days ago

Free Show for the 18 months-7 year olds in ChCh

Shala from St Albans

Hi! we are two Christchurch authors extending an invitation for you to join us for book readings music & dancing as we introduce our new storybook characters. It's at the Woolston Community Library this School holidays at 10 am on the 19th of July. Numbers are limited so please confirm :)
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Hi! we are two Christchurch authors extending an invitation for you to join us for book readings music & dancing as we introduce our new storybook characters. It's at the Woolston Community Library this School holidays at 10 am on the 19th of July. Numbers are limited so please confirm :)
Toot Toot

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857 days ago

Discounts for you

The Team from Red Cross Shop Woolston

Hi everyone
This week we have discounted a range of men’s, women’s, kids clothes and shoes. We also have new homewares and other little gems all ready waiting for you.
We are open 7 days Monday - Friday 9.00am -5.00pm, Saturday 10.00am - 4.00pm, Sunday 10.00am - 3.00pm. 683 Ferry Road, behind… View more
Hi everyone
This week we have discounted a range of men’s, women’s, kids clothes and shoes. We also have new homewares and other little gems all ready waiting for you.
We are open 7 days Monday - Friday 9.00am -5.00pm, Saturday 10.00am - 4.00pm, Sunday 10.00am - 3.00pm. 683 Ferry Road, behind Domino’s.

860 days ago

Scammer Call from woman saying she is from Spark

Leslie from Avonside - Dallington

Howdy folks, a woman with a very strong accent tried to tell us our Internet connection has insecure Broadband. There was a lot of noise in the background (like a call centre) Firstly we are not with Spark & 2ndly we love Utube Scammer payback - Hilarious :) Just said "Go away … View moreHowdy folks, a woman with a very strong accent tried to tell us our Internet connection has insecure Broadband. There was a lot of noise in the background (like a call centre) Firstly we are not with Spark & 2ndly we love Utube Scammer payback - Hilarious :) Just said "Go away scammer" & hung up. Stay safe, don't give any access to any of your devices.

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863 days ago

Free pallets

Tanya from Burwood

Hi, we have about a dozen pallets, free for anyone that wants them. Message me if you're interested and how many you'd like. We're in the Burwood area. Cheers :-)

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859 days ago

Time to escape your neighbourhood?

The Team from Neighbourly.co.nz

Are you overdue a getaway? You could win a 13-day Sir Edmund Hillary Explorer South Island Rail & Coach tour by participating in Neighbourly’s 8th birthday celebration.

To enter the competition, just tell us what you love about your neighbourhood. It could be your favourite spot, a … View more
Are you overdue a getaway? You could win a 13-day Sir Edmund Hillary Explorer South Island Rail & Coach tour by participating in Neighbourly’s 8th birthday celebration.

To enter the competition, just tell us what you love about your neighbourhood. It could be your favourite spot, a beautiful view, or something that makes you smile. You could be in for a once-in-a-lifetime getaway!
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860 days ago

Shopping centre to double as expansion plan gets green light

The Team Reporter from The Press

A shopping centre in Christchurch’s northeast will more than double in size after the city council agreed to rezone a block of land next door.

The bulk-retail Homebase shopping centre, on Marshland Rd in Shirley, has about 15 stores including a Bunnings hardware barn, a car park, and a new … View more
A shopping centre in Christchurch’s northeast will more than double in size after the city council agreed to rezone a block of land next door.

The bulk-retail Homebase shopping centre, on Marshland Rd in Shirley, has about 15 stores including a Bunnings hardware barn, a car park, and a new supermarket about to be built.

Homebase owner Reefville Properties Ltd asked the council in mid-2020 to allow a plan change rezoning the 4.8 hectares next door, on the corner of Marshland Rd and QEII Drive (State Highway 74).

The company is owned by Christchurch brothers Glen and Max Percasky. The pair developed The Palms mall nearby in the 1990s, before selling it and building Homebase.

The Homebase expansion site is larger than the existing shopping centre and is now zoned for residential use. It is mostly vacant except for two houses.

The councillors’ decision agreed with a recommendation from its independent hearings panel, made following public submissions in 2020 and 2021.

It could still be appealed to the Environment Court.

Glen Percasky said they were very pleased with the approval, but it was too soon to say what shops would go on the corner block.

“We’ve got lots of ideas. We’ve put so much time and energy into this plan change, it would’ve been presumptuous to do anything until we knew we’d got it.”
Percasky confirmed large stores would be included, “along the same lines as Homebase”. He did not know when construction would begin.

He declined to say which operator would occupy the previously-approved supermarket, which will cover 4000 square metres and will be accessed by new traffic lights recently installed on Marshland Rd.

In a written submission as part of the rezoning application, Percasky said “the current size of Homebase is not large enough to attract the national and international retail tenants that are necessary for the long term”.

“In my opinion, the current zoning of the site does not appropriately reflect the commercial status of the area as a whole,” the submission said.

The hearings panel said it accepted there was an under-supply of large format retail in the north and east of Christchurch, compared to the south and central areas.

Housing expansion in the area has included the large Prestons subdivision just to the north.

In line with the hearing panel’s recommendation, the council attached conditions to the rezoning approval intended to reduce the effect of the expansion on The Palms.

They say the development must be staged, cannot add more than 20,000sqm of new retail floorspace, and cannot include clothing and footwear stores before 2031.

The Homebase expansion also must include a pedestrian and cycling link to the housing area to the west, and to Marshland Rd.

They bought up the land for expansion progressively, paying $3.6 million for the supermarket site, and $6.8m for the corner block.

860 days ago

Springtime craft

The Team from Resene ColorShop Shirley

Brighten up your life and home with these fun party cup dolls, beads of joy and blooming plant pots with your favourite Resene testpot colours.

Find out how to create your own.

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860 days ago

Get Upcycling to win in 2022!

Resene

Unleash the artist within you, showcase your DIY creative skills and spruce up an old item or completely repurpose it! Resene and Neighbourly are challenging everyday Kiwis like YOU to take part in the Resene Upcycling Awards.

We want to see your amazing creations so don't be afraid to go … View more
Unleash the artist within you, showcase your DIY creative skills and spruce up an old item or completely repurpose it! Resene and Neighbourly are challenging everyday Kiwis like YOU to take part in the Resene Upcycling Awards.

We want to see your amazing creations so don't be afraid to go all out! Check out some of the previous entires here.

Take part in the 2022 Resene Upcycling Awards. There are four great prizes worth $500 up for grabs: a $200 Resene voucher and a $300 Prezzy® card!
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861 days ago

Our weekend selection

The Team from Red Cross Shop Woolston

Hi everyone
Check out these discounts for the weekend, starting with 25% off duvets on Friday, 25% off kids and baby clothes Saturday and 25% off paintings and pictures on Sunday. Plus we have a great selection of women’s clothes from size 6- size. 26. Loads new stock including shoes, menswear, … View more
Hi everyone
Check out these discounts for the weekend, starting with 25% off duvets on Friday, 25% off kids and baby clothes Saturday and 25% off paintings and pictures on Sunday. Plus we have a great selection of women’s clothes from size 6- size. 26. Loads new stock including shoes, menswear, homewares.
Pop in and check it out.
Open Friday 9.00am -5pm, Saturday 10am - 4.00pm, Sunday 10.am - 3.00pm, 683 Ferry Road behind Domino’s.

862 days ago

Furniture Priced to Go!!!

Keely Murphy from Red Cross Store Manchester St

Let’s get it gone - Cheap Cheap

Yellow Floral 3 Piece $30.00
Blue 2 seater Couches $20.00 each
Tub Chairs $25.00 each
Table $20.00
Lazy Boy chair - $30
…and much more
3/4 Bed only $45.00 - these are on a metal base designed for the mattress and we have several in stock. (May be able to… View more
Let’s get it gone - Cheap Cheap

Yellow Floral 3 Piece $30.00
Blue 2 seater Couches $20.00 each
Tub Chairs $25.00 each
Table $20.00
Lazy Boy chair - $30
…and much more
3/4 Bed only $45.00 - these are on a metal base designed for the mattress and we have several in stock. (May be able to offer a deal with the purchase of more then one 3/4 bed)

862 days ago

Addictive Eaters Anonymous

The Team from Addictive Eaters Anonymous - Christchurch

Is Addictive Eaters Anonymous for you?

Only you can decide whether or not Addictive Eaters Anonymous is for you. For many of us, accepting that we were addictive eaters is the best thing we have ever done; it was our first step on the road to recovery.

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863 days ago

Our birthday sale continues…

The Team from Red Cross Shop Woolston

Hi everyone
Our birthday celebrations are in full swing, tomorrow Wednesday we have 25%off China, Thursday 25% of preloved men’s clothing and a special for super gold card holders with 25% off scarves and shoes. Our feature table is all about music and disco, so swing by and take a peak.
More … View more
Hi everyone
Our birthday celebrations are in full swing, tomorrow Wednesday we have 25%off China, Thursday 25% of preloved men’s clothing and a special for super gold card holders with 25% off scarves and shoes. Our feature table is all about music and disco, so swing by and take a peak.
More specials are lined up for the weekend.
Open 7 days Mon- Fri 9.00am - 5.00pm, Saturday 10.00am - 4.00pm, Sunday 10.00am - 3.00pm
683 Ferry Road, behind Domino’s.

864 days ago

It’s our 1st Birthday Celebration

The Team from Red Cross Shop Woolston

Hi everyone
Redcross Woolston have been in the community for a year and it’s time to say a big thanks to the Woolston community and our loyal shoppers. So tomorrow Tuesday from 11.00am - 1.00pm we have a sausage sizzle and 25% of all preloved women’s clothing, Wednesday 25% of China, Thursday… View more
Hi everyone
Redcross Woolston have been in the community for a year and it’s time to say a big thanks to the Woolston community and our loyal shoppers. So tomorrow Tuesday from 11.00am - 1.00pm we have a sausage sizzle and 25% of all preloved women’s clothing, Wednesday 25% of China, Thursday 25% of preloved mens clothing and for our gold cardholders 25% off scarfs and shoes. More specials to come.
Open 7 days Mon - Fri 9.00am - 5pm, Sat 10.00am - 4.00pm, Sun 10.00am - 3.00pm
683 Ferry Road behind Domino’s.

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