Richmond, Christchurch

DIY right first time #resenetip

DIY right first time #resenetip

Need to brush up your DIY skills? Check out the free MasterStroke by Resene DIY Decorating Manual for everything you need to get started.

2387 days ago

Skilled migrant looking for work?

Tertiary Education Commission Christchurch

Are you a skilled migrant, partner of a skilled migrant, or an international student graduate (level 7 and above) looking for work?

Work Connect is a free 10-hour programme to help you prepare for the New Zealand job market.

Work Connect supports you with personalised coaching and mentoring … View more
Are you a skilled migrant, partner of a skilled migrant, or an international student graduate (level 7 and above) looking for work?

Work Connect is a free 10-hour programme to help you prepare for the New Zealand job market.

Work Connect supports you with personalised coaching and mentoring to help you find a job that suits your skills, experiences and qualifications.

Apply Now to get started with free CV, job hunting, interview help and more.
Find out more!

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2388 days ago

Fuel our fitness!

Dena Cowen-Willis from PT in the Park

Please support PT in the Park, in Christchurch.
Fill up your car, truck, bus, camper at Z Carlton Mill and put your orange counter in the "PT in the Park" slot!
PT in the Park is free exercise for all ages and stages at North Hagley Park Sat @ 9am EVERY WEEK! Please help us to buy new… View more
Please support PT in the Park, in Christchurch.
Fill up your car, truck, bus, camper at Z Carlton Mill and put your orange counter in the "PT in the Park" slot!
PT in the Park is free exercise for all ages and stages at North Hagley Park Sat @ 9am EVERY WEEK! Please help us to buy new equipment and a trailer to transport all the fun stuff you get to 'play' with!

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2388 days ago

Subscribe to Get Growing for the chance to WIN!

Rachel Clare Reporter from NZ Gardener & Get Growing

In this week's issue of Get Growing we have top tips on bringing your irrigation in out of the frost, harvesting and storing nuts, the tastiest feijoa varieties, storing cooking apples and leaving plants to self-seed.

Subscribe today and be in to WIN one of 50 copies of NZ Gardener's … View more
In this week's issue of Get Growing we have top tips on bringing your irrigation in out of the frost, harvesting and storing nuts, the tastiest feijoa varieties, storing cooking apples and leaving plants to self-seed.

Subscribe today and be in to WIN one of 50 copies of NZ Gardener's latest special edition, 365 Days of Flowers, a practical and inspirational collector’s magazine that provides expert advice on planning, planting and growing year-round flowers for the garden or vase.

Our crop of the week in Get Growing is the humble choko ("Don't knock 'em till you try them," says our Waikato queen of sustainability Sheryn Clothier) and we have a special feature on moving trees. Plus try recipes from new vegan cookbook PLANTLAB and be in to WIN some great prizes!

Delivered every Friday to your email inbox, Get Growing digital magazine offers seasonal gardening advice from the NZ Gardener magazine's team of experts. Each week we answer all your burning questions on raising fruit and veges and tell you the top tasks to do in your backyard this weekend. Subscribe here.

For competition T&Cs click here.
Subscribe and you could WIN!

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2388 days ago

Free compost bin

Duncan from St Albans

Can anyone use this compost bin. I think it is complete. Text 0212443346. Pick up St Albans. Don’t judge me but my compost goes in my green bin as I don’t have time for the gardening!

Free

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2389 days ago

FREE Black Mondo Grass

Graeme from Burwood

Black Mondo Grass,
Freshly dug out
FREE for collection
Multiple plants
Phone: 021 413 659
Going in the bin tomorrow

Free

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2389 days ago

Poll: Should NZ have its own naked gardening day in September?

Jo Haywood Reporter from Homed

Did you know it's World Naked Gardening day today? While countless gardeners around the world are stripping off to tend to their flower beds and vege patches, falling temperatures across NZ have led to calls for the Southern hemisphere to have it's own naked gardening day in spring, when … View moreDid you know it's World Naked Gardening day today? While countless gardeners around the world are stripping off to tend to their flower beds and vege patches, falling temperatures across NZ have led to calls for the Southern hemisphere to have it's own naked gardening day in spring, when it's a bit warmer. So what do you think?

Should NZ have its own naked gardening day in September?
  • 25.2% Yes, more people would take part if it was warmer
    25.2% Complete
  • 6.1% No, it's better as a global effort
    6.1% Complete
  • 68.7% It doesn't matter, there's no way I'm gardening naked
    68.7% Complete
1751 votes
2404 days ago

Christchurch City Council wants new fuel tax law to be widened

Nicole Mathewson Reporter from The Press

The Christchurch City Council wants the Government to widen new fuel tax laws to allow city and district councils to introduce the tax, not just regional authorities.

"The council encourages the select committee to acknowledge that urban areas outside of Auckland are also in need of funding… View more
The Christchurch City Council wants the Government to widen new fuel tax laws to allow city and district councils to introduce the tax, not just regional authorities.

"The council encourages the select committee to acknowledge that urban areas outside of Auckland are also in need of funding assistance and alternative revenue tools," Christchurch Mayor Lianne Dalziel says.

What do you think?

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2389 days ago

Shout your Mum a cruise for Mother's Day!

Lets Cruise

Lets Cruise is New Zealand's best online cruise agency and the perfect place to sort a present for your Mum for Mother's Day!

If you and your Mum love cruising as much as we do then jump on our website to see what's on offer. You could be cruising the Pacific Islands, discovering… View more
Lets Cruise is New Zealand's best online cruise agency and the perfect place to sort a present for your Mum for Mother's Day!

If you and your Mum love cruising as much as we do then jump on our website to see what's on offer. You could be cruising the Pacific Islands, discovering Vanuatu or exploring Fiji!

Happy cruising,
Mark Smith
Managing Director - Lets Cruise
Book a cruise here!

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2389 days ago

Is Shirley Christchurch's forgotten suburb?

Nicole Mathewson Reporter from The Press

For years Shirley residents have watched as millions of dollars have been poured into other Christchurch suburbs to build community centres, new swimming pools and libraries.

2390 days ago

Biking Activities in Chch for May 2018

Glen Koorey from Cycling in Christchurch

The end of the warm stuff as autumn arrives tends to mean fewer organised cycling activities around Christchurch. But fortunately there are still quite a few coming up in this month’s calendar for you to take part in, including social rides, bike skills sessions, and film nights. More info: see … View moreThe end of the warm stuff as autumn arrives tends to mean fewer organised cycling activities around Christchurch. But fortunately there are still quite a few coming up in this month’s calendar for you to take part in, including social rides, bike skills sessions, and film nights. More info: see cyclingchristchurch.co.nz...

2390 days ago

St John ‘Be Prepared’ FREE Seminar

Alpine View

Alpine View Lifestyle Village, Waitikiri are excited to host: The St John 'Be Prepared' Seminar. These free seminars have been designed to appeal to anyone over 60 and will help you to understand everything that occurs during a medical emergency and assist you to be mentally and … View moreAlpine View Lifestyle Village, Waitikiri are excited to host: The St John 'Be Prepared' Seminar. These free seminars have been designed to appeal to anyone over 60 and will help you to understand everything that occurs during a medical emergency and assist you to be mentally and physically prepared.

* BOOKINGS ESSENTIAL *

Seminars will be held on Tuesday 8th and Wednesday 9th May.

These seminars include guest speakers from both St John and Alpine View Lifestyle Village and include a complementary morning tea.

Contact us now to find out more or book your seat: Phone: 03 383 1333 or email: reception@alpineview.co.nz
Find out more!

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2390 days ago

St Chad's OP shop,CNR BUCKLEYS Rd and CANARVON st.

Susanne from Phillipstown

We have a large amount of good quality clothing coming in,please come and have a look,also lots of men's clothing.Open Wed and Fri. 9-12 noon,bargains galore.

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2403 days ago

Kids and adult kids nerf battles

Anita from Edgeware

Looking for fun people to join us at St albans park for weekend nerf fun sat afternoons.
Everything nerf welcome bring own ammo and worry about mixing up ammo.
Starting 230 pm
Suggestions on game play and play area welcome.

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2393 days ago

Advice on water filters

Sharon from Burwood

Wanting to know what people have tried and what they would recommend.

2391 days ago

Highly anticipated films showing this week at Deluxe!

Deluxe Cinemas

deluxecinemas.co.nz/movie/isle-of-dogs
deluxecinemas.co.nz/movie/the-breaker-upperers
deluxecinemas.co.nz/movie/the-guernsey-literary-and-potato-peel-pie-society
deluxecinemas.co.nz/movie/sweet-country
deluxecinemas.co.nz/movie/lost-in-paris

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