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929 days ago

World Book Day

NumberWorks'nWords Burnside

World Book Day changes lives through a love of books and shared reading.

This World Book Day, 23 April 2022, we want to see more children develop a life-long habit of reading for pleasure, and enjoy the opportunities and benefits this brings them. Designated by UNESCO as a worldwide celebration… View more
World Book Day changes lives through a love of books and shared reading.

This World Book Day, 23 April 2022, we want to see more children develop a life-long habit of reading for pleasure, and enjoy the opportunities and benefits this brings them. Designated by UNESCO as a worldwide celebration of books and reading, World Book Day is marked in over 100 countries around the globe.

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929 days ago

Hurry – sale ends this weekend!

Resene

Get decorating and save with Resene!

Get 20% off Resene premium paints, wood stains, primers, sealers, decorating accessories, wallpapers and cleaning products at your local Resene ColorShop.

Make the most of your home with paint designed in New Zealand for New Zealand conditions. Made right … View more
Get decorating and save with Resene!

Get 20% off Resene premium paints, wood stains, primers, sealers, decorating accessories, wallpapers and cleaning products at your local Resene ColorShop.

Make the most of your home with paint designed in New Zealand for New Zealand conditions. Made right here in New Zealand since 1946 and voted Most Trusted Paint every year since 2012!

See sale details online: www.resene.co.nz/sale
Find out more

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929 days ago

Long weekend has started, check out our top things to do!

The Team from NZ Compare

Sometimes having NO plan is a great plan! But if you feel the need to do something this long weekend then take a look at our top ideas.

From the team at NZ Compare - be safe and smile with your loved ones. Lest we forget. ❤️

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930 days ago

Addictive Eaters Anonymous

The Team from Addictive Eaters Anonymous - Christchurch

How Addictive Eaters Anonymous works

Members of Addictive Eaters Anonymous (AEA) achieve sobriety by sharing their experience, strength and hope with each other and living the Twelve Step programme of recovery as a way of life. By regular attendance at AEA meetings, getting a sponsor, working … View more
How Addictive Eaters Anonymous works

Members of Addictive Eaters Anonymous (AEA) achieve sobriety by sharing their experience, strength and hope with each other and living the Twelve Step programme of recovery as a way of life. By regular attendance at AEA meetings, getting a sponsor, working the steps, keeping in contact with sober members, and carrying the message of recovery to the still suffering addictive eater, members are freed from addictive eating and the obsession with food.

Newcomers sometimes struggle to understand how AEA works. There are no rules and no one appears to be in charge. No one seems to tell anyone else what to do. This is because AEA members simply share what has worked for them. They are guided by the the Twelve Traditions of Addictive Eaters Anonymous. Members have found from their own experience that change must come from within and cannot be forced upon another person. At the heart of the AEA programme is the spiritual concept of surrender. When a newcomer is ready and asks a member for help, the following suggestions are generally made to them:

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930 days ago

Pretty in pastel

The Team from Resene ColorShop Hornby

Painted glass bottles make a stylish display on their own or with the addition of dried foliage. The paint is on the inside so they still have that lovely glass sheen. Use Resene testpots to co-ordinate with your home's colour palette.

Find out how to create your own.

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931 days ago

Do you have a great persimmon recipe?

Mei Leng Wong Reporter from NZ Gardener & Get Growing

Dear neighbours,

Every month, NZ Gardener runs a series of tested reader recipes using a seasonal crop. We are now on the hunt for persimmon recipes, so send your best ones to mailbox@nzgardener.co.nz before April 29, 2022.

Every published recipe wins a copy of our special edition Homegrown … View more
Dear neighbours,

Every month, NZ Gardener runs a series of tested reader recipes using a seasonal crop. We are now on the hunt for persimmon recipes, so send your best ones to mailbox@nzgardener.co.nz before April 29, 2022.

Every published recipe wins a copy of our special edition Homegrown Recipes.

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931 days ago

World Creativity and Innovation Day

NumberWorks'nWords Burnside

World Creativity and Innovation Day provides people with an excuse to try to solve old problems in new ways, with the potential of finding better and more effective methods to accomplish our goals!

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934 days ago

KiwiRail and Christchurch City Council at odds over delays to cycleway work

Nicole Mathewson Reporter from The Press

From reporter Tina Law:

KiwiRail is putting communities at risk by causing delays to work on cycleways across Christchurch, a city councillor warns.

The state-owned enterprise tasked with managing the country’s rail network is being blamed by the Christchurch City Council for delays on at least… View more
From reporter Tina Law:

KiwiRail is putting communities at risk by causing delays to work on cycleways across Christchurch, a city councillor warns.

The state-owned enterprise tasked with managing the country’s rail network is being blamed by the Christchurch City Council for delays on at least four cycleway projects – all of which were supposed to be fast-tracked thanks to Government shovel-ready funding.

The proposed cycleway routes either cross or run parallel to KiwiRail’s tracks, therefore design changes are needed to make it safer for cyclists.

However, the design work requires approval from KiwiRail, and in many cases these have not been forthcoming or KiwiRail and the council disagree about the level of work that is required. Read the full story here.

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934 days ago

Mixed Media Art Exhibition by Artemis Jones and Zee Southcombe, starts Tuesday 26th April!

Anne-Marie Neighbourly Lead from Hornby

Hi neighbours!,

My friend Zee Southcombe (Otago) and I (Christchurch) are having an art exhibition starting Tuesday 26th April til Saturday 31st April, at The Arts Centre.

Hours are 10am - 3pm, see poster for details.
No charge to enter, all items are for sale but you are welcome to just … View more
Hi neighbours!,

My friend Zee Southcombe (Otago) and I (Christchurch) are having an art exhibition starting Tuesday 26th April til Saturday 31st April, at The Arts Centre.

Hours are 10am - 3pm, see poster for details.
No charge to enter, all items are for sale but you are welcome to just come and browse an eclectic mix of artwork! We mostly paint (in a variety of styles) but there are also cards, jewellery, upcycled books, photography and more.

Thanks, would love to see some of you there!

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935 days ago

Haiku Poetry Day

NumberWorks'nWords Burnside

Haiku is a form of Japanese poetry made of short, unrhymed lines that evoke natural imagery. Haiku can come in a variety of different formats of short verses, though the most common is a three-line poem with a 5-7-5 syllable pattern. Have a go and share your Haiku in the comments below!

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935 days ago

Meal planning with Stuff’s Dinner Sorted

Stuff

Putting a tasty and nutritious meal in front of our families each night is important for many of us, but with work, school, and activities in the way, it can also become a stressful chore.

Dinner Sorted delivers a week's worth of delicious, satisfying recipes that should please the whole … View more
Putting a tasty and nutritious meal in front of our families each night is important for many of us, but with work, school, and activities in the way, it can also become a stressful chore.

Dinner Sorted delivers a week's worth of delicious, satisfying recipes that should please the whole family, sent to your inbox on Saturday mornings. As a bonus you'll also get our Weekend Baking collection, perfect for filling the baking tins, lunchboxes, or just that 4pm gap.

Sign up here it's free!
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936 days ago

Enjoy a Ryman village now

Making the move to a Ryman retirement village while you’re independent allows you to enjoy everything that’s on offer.

With assisted living, resthome, hospital and dementia care also onsite, if your partner needs care before you, knowing the village care centre is only a short stroll away … View more
Making the move to a Ryman retirement village while you’re independent allows you to enjoy everything that’s on offer.

With assisted living, resthome, hospital and dementia care also onsite, if your partner needs care before you, knowing the village care centre is only a short stroll away will help ease this transition.

Care options vary between villages.
Learn more

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937 days ago

Eggs & bunny ears

The Team from Resene ColorShop Hornby

Choose pretty patterned paper to make découpage eggs, then wrap them in bunny ear napkins to create a gorgeous table setting. Get creative with your Resene paint colours.
Find out how to create your own.

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937 days ago

Happy Easter

NumberWorks'nWords Burnside

Happy, hoppy Easter to the whole family from the NumberWorks'nWords team.

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938 days ago

No free trams in central Christchurch due to 'operational constraints'

Nicole Mathewson Reporter from The Press

From reporter Tina Law:

Free tram rides will not be on offer this Easter and school holidays, in a disappointing blow to struggling central city businesses.

The Christchurch City Council was considering paying for free trams as a way to attract people back into Christchurch’s struggling central… View more
From reporter Tina Law:

Free tram rides will not be on offer this Easter and school holidays, in a disappointing blow to struggling central city businesses.

The Christchurch City Council was considering paying for free trams as a way to attract people back into Christchurch’s struggling central city.

Council head of facilities, property and planning Bruce Rendall said the free tram rides would not go ahead over the Easter break because of “operational constraints”. The council is in talks with tram operator Christchurch Attractions about ways to bring people back to the city centre.

Christchurch Central City Business Association chairwoman Annabel Turley said she was angry when she heard the proposal was not going ahead.

“Now is the time to support the businesses in the community.”

Turley said moving to the orange setting would give people confidence about coming back into the city, but free trams would have been a really great way to showcase the city.

She urged the council not to put money into free car parking as that would only benefit those already coming into the city for work.

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