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99 days ago

What's your favourite rhubarb recipe?

Mei Leng Wong Reporter from NZ Gardener & Get Growing

We're looking for delicious rhubarb recipes to feature in NZ Gardener. Send your family's favourite ways to enjoy this crop to mailbox@nzgardener.co.nz by August 31, 2024. Every published recipe wins a copy of the November issue of NZ Gardener.

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100 days ago

Refresh your home with Resene!

Resene

Get 20% off Resene’s huge range of 10L paints, wood stains, primers and sealers.

Plus buy 1 60-80 mL testpot get 1 free on testpots. Visit your local Resene ColorShop or reseller and get started on your decorating project.

Choose from the widest range of Eco Choice approved paints all made … View more
Get 20% off Resene’s huge range of 10L paints, wood stains, primers and sealers.

Plus buy 1 60-80 mL testpot get 1 free on testpots. Visit your local Resene ColorShop or reseller and get started on your decorating project.

Choose from the widest range of Eco Choice approved paints all made right here in New Zealand.
Find out more

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105 days ago

Poll: Do you support the Christchurch City Council increasing parking fees?

Nicole Mathewson Reporter from The Press

It’s bad news for people who like to play chicken with parking wardens, or think parking on the footpath is fair game: Christchurch’s parking fines may increase by 70% as soon as October.

That would boost the fine given by the city council to overstayers (in a free five-minute spot, for … View more
It’s bad news for people who like to play chicken with parking wardens, or think parking on the footpath is fair game: Christchurch’s parking fines may increase by 70% as soon as October.

That would boost the fine given by the city council to overstayers (in a free five-minute spot, for example) from $12 to $20 at a minimum, or up to $97 if they stayed for more than six hours.

For someone parking in a restricted or cultivated area - like a grass berm, footpath or cycleway - the fine may jump from $40 to $70.

Someone double parked - or parked inconsiderately - would be slapped with a $100 ticket instead of a $60 one. It would be the same cost increase for someone parked in an area reserved for charging EVs.

Stephen Wright, the council’s head of transport operations, said fee increases would better offset the cost of enforcement while positively changing driver behaviours.

Read the full story from reporter Sinead Gill here (note: a subscription is required).

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Do you support the Christchurch City Council increasing parking fees?
  • 17.4% Yes, if it saves money on rates and towage
    17.4% Complete
  • 8% Yes, even if it doesn't save us money
    8% Complete
  • 71.8% No, it's already high enough
    71.8% Complete
  • 2.8% I'm not sure
    2.8% Complete
213 votes
117 days ago

What's the best way to keep grocery shopping bills down?

The Team from Neighbourly.co.nz

We are still feeling the pinch and the weekly shop is no different. So we are after your cost-saving tips please, neighbours!

What’s the best way you've found to cut down on your grocery bill? Share below (and hear tips from others!)

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103 days ago

Poll: Are the proposed youth military camps a good idea?

The Team from Neighbourly.co.nz

To prevent further youth crime, the government has proposed stays at military-style camps for up to 12 months for young offenders. Do you think the camps will be successful in rehabilitating youth who commit crimes?

Vote in our poll and share your thoughts below.

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Are the proposed youth military camps a good idea?
  • 71.1% Yes
    71.1% Complete
  • 28.1% No
    28.1% Complete
  • 0.8% Other - I'll share below
    0.8% Complete
1976 votes
103 days ago

Rotary Club chicken manure..

Alan from Beckenham

Hi Folks.

The Rotary Club of Christchurch South will again be selling its highly prized chicken manure on a street near you

Saturday August 24th and if wet Sat August 31st from 8am.

At just $7.00 a bag (approx 13kg) this is an absolute bargain! Don’t miss out as this sells out quickly!

Sites;… View more
Hi Folks.

The Rotary Club of Christchurch South will again be selling its highly prized chicken manure on a street near you

Saturday August 24th and if wet Sat August 31st from 8am.

At just $7.00 a bag (approx 13kg) this is an absolute bargain! Don’t miss out as this sells out quickly!

Sites;

Cashmere Rd. Near number 70.
Colombo St outside Cashmere Club.
Halswell Rd near number 300.
Harewood Rd near number 640.
Innes Rd near number 170
Wairakei Rd outside school.
Yaldhurst Rd near Racecourse Rd.
Pages Rd near number 20.
McCormacks Bay near number 30.

All proceeds go to our charitable works.

Rotary Club of Christchurch South.

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103 days ago

Create your own water garden

The Team from Resene ColorShop Tower Junction

Enjoy water-loving plants in any part of your garden with this easy-to-build water planter finished in Resene Waterborne Woodsman Pickled Bluewood. Find out how to create your own with these easy step by step instructions.

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128 days ago

Show us your winter craft or DIY projects

The Team from Neighbourly.co.nz

When we are stuck inside, it can be a time to get creative. And we think Neighbourly members are quite a creative bunch. So, let's fill the Neighbourly newsfeed with crafty creations from across the country.

Share a photo below of your craft projects, recent DIY, or your hobby. You may … View more
When we are stuck inside, it can be a time to get creative. And we think Neighbourly members are quite a creative bunch. So, let's fill the Neighbourly newsfeed with crafty creations from across the country.

Share a photo below of your craft projects, recent DIY, or your hobby. You may just inspire someone else!

103 days ago

LOVE TO DANCE | Applications open now!

Essie Summers Retirement Village

Win one of three $5,000 grants to support your community’s love of dance!

Whether it’s pre-schoolers or seniors, Scottish dancing or salsa, kapa haka or Kathak, breakdance or ballet – if you’re encouraging people of all ages and abilities to keep moving through dance, we want to hear … View more
Win one of three $5,000 grants to support your community’s love of dance!

Whether it’s pre-schoolers or seniors, Scottish dancing or salsa, kapa haka or Kathak, breakdance or ballet – if you’re encouraging people of all ages and abilities to keep moving through dance, we want to hear from you!

Know someone who could use our support? Click read more to apply!

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103 days ago

Citizens Advice Bureau Christchurch Area AGM

The Team from Citizens Advice Christchurch Area

Notice and Invitation to Citizens Advice Bureau Christchurch Area 2024 Annual General Meeting (AGM).

Details as follows:
Date: Friday, 30 August 2024
Time: 10.00am
Place: Christchurch North Methodist Church, 68 Harewood Road

Our guest speaker will be Jane Wrightson (Retirement … View more
Notice and Invitation to Citizens Advice Bureau Christchurch Area 2024 Annual General Meeting (AGM).

Details as follows:
Date: Friday, 30 August 2024
Time: 10.00am
Place: Christchurch North Methodist Church, 68 Harewood Road

Our guest speaker will be Jane Wrightson (Retirement Commissioner).

Please RSVP to secretary.cabchch@gmail.com if you would like to attend.

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104 days ago

Rotary Club Chicken Manure street sale!

Alan from Beckenham

Hi Folks.

It’s that time of year again and Spring is almost with us!

So is the annual Rotary Clubs chicken manure street sale!

This much awaited annual event will be on Saturday August 24th from 8am on a street near you!
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Hi Folks.

It’s that time of year again and Spring is almost with us!

So is the annual Rotary Clubs chicken manure street sale!

This much awaited annual event will be on Saturday August 24th from 8am on a street near you!

At just $7.00 per 14kg (approx) bag this is not to be missed!

Below are our selling sites….


Opp 70 Cashmere Rd.
Outside Cashmere Club Colombo St.
Opp. 20 Pages Rd.
Outside school approx 250 Wairakei Rd.
Near corner Yaldhurst / Racecourse Rd. (Opp 318 Yaldhurst).
Opp approx 300 Halswell Rd.
Opp approx 170 Innes Rd.
Near 640 Harewood Rd.
Near 30 McCormacks Bay Rd.

Not to be missed! See you there!

A Rotary Club of Christchurch South Project!

Negotiable

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105 days ago

Covid update - National figures

Gordon from Halswell

The figures remain low which is good.

Due to the 'New Cases' figures being as low as they are, even during the winter, I will pause these posts for a while and will update you if they start to rise again.
Keep up the good work and stay safe.
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Cases- Deaths - % of National --- … View more
The figures remain low which is good.

Due to the 'New Cases' figures being as low as they are, even during the winter, I will pause these posts for a while and will update you if they start to rise again.
Keep up the good work and stay safe.
New
Cases- Deaths - % of National --- Cant new cases

1666 - 26......................13.0%---------146
2003 - 23......................11.2%---------224
1761 - 16......................12.2%---------188
2414 - 22......................12.5%---------167
2640 - 30......................10.6%---------280
2772 - 31......................12.0%---------334
3657 - 40..................... 13.2%---------481
8943 - 25......................14.0%---------1250
4778 - 37 .....................15.9%---------763
5230 - 20......................15.4% --------805
6142 - 1........................12.0%---------738
6636 - 7 .......................12.6% --------883
6148 - 19.......................10.3% ------ 667
3922 - 13.......................11.3% ------ 444
2287 - 19.......................13.6% ------ 310
2343 -11........................17.0% ------ 399
2383 - 21.......................16.6% ------ 396

105 days ago

Canterbury Open Days

Essie Summers Retirement Village

16 & 17 August, 10am - 2pm

Our villages are open and you’re invited to explore them. Discover our living and care options, tour our show homes, and see the amenities on offer.

Come along and experience why New Zealanders have voted us most trusted brand, for the tenth time.

We look … View more
16 & 17 August, 10am - 2pm

Our villages are open and you’re invited to explore them. Discover our living and care options, tour our show homes, and see the amenities on offer.

Come along and experience why New Zealanders have voted us most trusted brand, for the tenth time.

We look forward to seeing you.

Click read more to find a list of all our villages and dates for our open days.

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105 days ago

Addictive Eaters Anonymous

The Team from Addictive Eaters Anonymous - Christchurch

Monthly AEA Web Events

The AEA Web Event is a monthly online meeting where AEA members from all over the world come together to share their experience, strength and hope. Three members speak for 10 minutes each, followed by member sharing.

The Event is always held on the 3rd Sunday of the … View more
Monthly AEA Web Events

The AEA Web Event is a monthly online meeting where AEA members from all over the world come together to share their experience, strength and hope. Three members speak for 10 minutes each, followed by member sharing.

The Event is always held on the 3rd Sunday of the month, except in September and December where it falls on the 4th Sunday of the month.

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106 days ago

Silver Frame Oval Mirror

Mary-Ann from Halswell

Purchased from Early Settler for a bathroom project which didn't proceed. Still in original packaging. Same mirrors being retailed at $399 each, our asking price $300. Will deliver for free in the Christchurch metro area. We have two of these available.

Price: $300

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