Somerfield, Christchurch

Win a brand new home!

Win a brand new home!

For just $15, you could win a fully furnished home in Clarks Beach, Auckland worth over $1 million. Buy your tickets today!

1358 days ago

Win a $20k advertising package

2degrees

2degrees is all about fighting for fair which is why we’re giving Canterbury businesses the chance to win a $20,000 advertising package.

Apply now at 2degrees.nz/shoplocal.

Hurry, entries close this Sunday 14/03. T&Cs apply.
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1359 days ago

Vibration Trainer

Shirley from Cashmere

The Health Station V-Fit Vibration Trainer uses whole body vibrations to work muscles for weight loss, muscle strength and tone. Great for reducing cellulite and body fat, Increasing circulation, increasing metabolism, reducing back and joint pain and increasing bone density.
Provides three … View more
The Health Station V-Fit Vibration Trainer uses whole body vibrations to work muscles for weight loss, muscle strength and tone. Great for reducing cellulite and body fat, Increasing circulation, increasing metabolism, reducing back and joint pain and increasing bone density.
Provides three programmes with LED displays measuring time and speed. Comes with optional remote control and straps. Thin plate for ease of storage. Maximum weight 120kg.

Price: $250

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1359 days ago

Need an expert to assess and repair your sliding door?

Exceed - we fix windows & doors

Have you noticed your sliding door has become sticky and resistant to movement? ?‍♀️?‍♂️
This is usually due to the accumulation of dirt, oil and other debris that has been trapped in the door track. So... how do you clean the sliding door tracks? We have the solution!

?Click the link … View more
Have you noticed your sliding door has become sticky and resistant to movement? ?‍♀️?‍♂️
This is usually due to the accumulation of dirt, oil and other debris that has been trapped in the door track. So... how do you clean the sliding door tracks? We have the solution!

?Click the link below and follow Exceed expert's recommendations!

The Exceed we fix windows & doors team

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1362 days ago

Poll: Covid-19: Do you think taxi, truck and bus drivers should be next in line for the vaccine?

Jake Kenny Reporter from Community News

Hi neighbours,

The transport industry is pushing for its drivers to be next in line for Covid-19 vaccinations after frontline health staff.

Unions and industry groups argue that taxi, truck and bus drivers face greater risk of exposure and should be a high priority in terms of getting a jab.

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Hi neighbours,

The transport industry is pushing for its drivers to be next in line for Covid-19 vaccinations after frontline health staff.

Unions and industry groups argue that taxi, truck and bus drivers face greater risk of exposure and should be a high priority in terms of getting a jab.

What do you think?

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Covid-19: Do you think taxi, truck and bus drivers should be next in line for the vaccine?
  • 57.3% Yes - they should be next
    57.3% Complete
  • 32.3% No - there are higher priorities
    32.3% Complete
  • 10.5% I'm undecided
    10.5% Complete
248 votes
1359 days ago

Retro coffee table

The Team from Resene ColorShop Tower Junction

Refresh a retro coffee table without losing its character with a touch of colour and Resene Aquaclear.

Make the most of this weekend with this easy step by step project idea from Resene. Find out how you can refresh your old table.

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1359 days ago

Project K Community Scholarship Mentors

The Team from Graeme Dingle Foundation Canterbury

Our rangatahi need you! 🧒

We are currently looking for mentors to take part in making a difference to rangatahi's lives throughout your community.

Project K Community Scholarship is a 7 month programme designed for youth that are referred by their community. It involves three parts; … View more
Our rangatahi need you! 🧒

We are currently looking for mentors to take part in making a difference to rangatahi's lives throughout your community.

Project K Community Scholarship is a 7 month programme designed for youth that are referred by their community. It involves three parts; wilderness adventure, community challenge and an individual mentoring partnership with a trained mentor (hopefully you!).

#dinglefoundation #mentoring #mentor #giveback #projectk #empoweringyouth #empoweringrangatahi #overcomingobstacles #youthdevelopment

1360 days ago

Open Days!

Burlington Village

Join us neighbours for this weekend’s open days!

Come along and view Burlington’s new stage of houses, learn about the comprehensive range of care options and try out Spritely- our healthcare monitoring device!

Burlington offers an exclusive intermediate care option called Spritely. These… View more
Join us neighbours for this weekend’s open days!

Come along and view Burlington’s new stage of houses, learn about the comprehensive range of care options and try out Spritely- our healthcare monitoring device!

Burlington offers an exclusive intermediate care option called Spritely. These are remote healthcare monitors which gives residents the ability to record, track and communicate temperature, blood pressure, pulse and symptoms remotely to the village telenurse or their GP.

Pop down to 171 Prestons road this Saturday and Sunday. See you then!

For your own personalised tour, phone Louise (027 614 4170) or Jackie (027 397 8226).
Find out more

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1360 days ago

Phillipstown treasure hunt map

Sarah from Waltham

How exciting!
The map is now ready and we will start delivering it from this weekend.

You can come and pick a copy up from the Office every day from Mon to Fri from 9.30am to 4.30pm or at the Phillipstown Gala Day, Saturday 20th March.

You can also download a print your own copy following this … View more
How exciting!
The map is now ready and we will start delivering it from this weekend.

You can come and pick a copy up from the Office every day from Mon to Fri from 9.30am to 4.30pm or at the Phillipstown Gala Day, Saturday 20th March.

You can also download a print your own copy following this link: bit.ly...

Have fun and enjoy your hunting!

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1360 days ago

Letters to Home

Jake Kenny Reporter from Community News

Hi neighbours,

In commemoration of Anzac Day, The Press is looking for letters sent home during wartime with a view to publishing a selection as part of our Anzac Day coverage. We will only take a copy so please be assured your letters will remain with you. If you have letters you would like to … View more
Hi neighbours,

In commemoration of Anzac Day, The Press is looking for letters sent home during wartime with a view to publishing a selection as part of our Anzac Day coverage. We will only take a copy so please be assured your letters will remain with you. If you have letters you would like to share, please email details including who wrote them, who received them, when they were sent and any interesting details about the circumstances or content. Send to grant.shimmin@stuff.co.nz

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1360 days ago

Fast-tracked Covid-19 vaccine roll-out

Nicole Mathewson Reporter from The Press

Managed Isolated and Quarantine (MIQ) and border workers and their families will be vaccinated by the end of March.

Immunising the second group, New Zealand’s 480,000 frontline healthcare workers, and 234,000 people living in “high-risk settings” like rest homes has already begun, and will … View more
Managed Isolated and Quarantine (MIQ) and border workers and their families will be vaccinated by the end of March.

Immunising the second group, New Zealand’s 480,000 frontline healthcare workers, and 234,000 people living in “high-risk settings” like rest homes has already begun, and will continue until May.

The third round of vaccinations will be for all other people aged 75 or over, then those over 65, then people with pre-existing health conditions like heart disease, diabetes, respiratory conditions and cancer. The Government hopes to begin vaccinating this group – 1.7 million people – in May.

The rest of the population, two million people, will start receiving the vaccine from July.

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1362 days ago

Poll: Should Christchurch's buses be free to use?

Nicole Mathewson Reporter from The Press

Two Environment Canterbury councillors are pushing for a two-year trial of free buses in greater Christchurch, but the move is likely to cost ratepayers and taxpayers millions of dollars.

The regional council, which is already proposing a 24.5 per cent rate increase, will vote on Thursday whether … View more
Two Environment Canterbury councillors are pushing for a two-year trial of free buses in greater Christchurch, but the move is likely to cost ratepayers and taxpayers millions of dollars.

The regional council, which is already proposing a 24.5 per cent rate increase, will vote on Thursday whether to investigate a two-year public transport free-fare trial to start from mid-next year.

ECan councillor John Sunckell​, who requested the vote along with fellow councillor Megan Hands, said ECan had not been “heroic” enough in looking at public transport options within Christchurch.

Read more here and tell us what you think in the comments below.

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Should Christchurch's buses be free to use?
  • 20.6% Yes definitely
    20.6% Complete
  • 22.6% Yes but only on a trial basis first
    22.6% Complete
  • 54.8% No, it will cost ratepayers too much
    54.8% Complete
  • 2% Not sure/something else (tell us in the comments)
    2% Complete
491 votes
1360 days ago

1919: 'A noble memorial'

Jake Kenny Reporter from Community News

Hi neighbours,

Did you know...

One of Christchurch’s most important monuments was inspired by a letter to The Press.

A correspondent known only as L.M.I., but later identified as Mrs Wyn Irwin​, had a letter published on July 24, 1919, in which she wondered if some arches that were put up … View more
Hi neighbours,

Did you know...

One of Christchurch’s most important monuments was inspired by a letter to The Press.

A correspondent known only as L.M.I., but later identified as Mrs Wyn Irwin​, had a letter published on July 24, 1919, in which she wondered if some arches that were put up for peace celebrations could become permanent, and “why Christchurch, by nature adapted to arched bridges, as the river flows through the centre of the city, and its banks are considered the main beauty spots of the town, has been so remiss in not adopting this mode of architecture.”

L.M.I. referred to a book that described a Bridge of Remembrance in Japan, and even suggested the Christchurch bridge be given that name.

“If that idea were adopted here, and the site chosen, the Cashel street bridge, how appropriate it would be. I choose this site in preference to all others, on account of its being the bridge all our soldiers have passed over, therefore the most historic bridge in Christchurch.”

Soon, The Press editorialised. And so it came to pass. The bridge was unveiled in 1924.

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1360 days ago

Cracroft Community Centre AGM - next Monday 15th March

Ursula from Huntsbury

The AGM of the Cracroft Community Centre at the Old Stone House will be held next Monday, 15th March, at 7.30pm. All welcome. Membership is free. Hope to see you there! More information here: www.theoldstonehouse.co.nz...

1361 days ago

Consultation on the draft Long-Term Plan 2021–31

Environment Canterbury Regional Council

The Canterbury Regional Council (Environment Canterbury) invites the public to make submissions on its draft Long-Term Plan 2021–31.

The draft Long-Term Plan sets out the activities, priorities and work programmes Environment Canterbury is proposing to deliver over a 10-year period. It also … View more
The Canterbury Regional Council (Environment Canterbury) invites the public to make submissions on its draft Long-Term Plan 2021–31.

The draft Long-Term Plan sets out the activities, priorities and work programmes Environment Canterbury is proposing to deliver over a 10-year period. It also outlines the costs and how they could be funded.

For more information about the options being proposed, review the Consultation Document and draft Long-Term Plan 2021–31 (or supplementary information). You can find out more and download these documents here, view a copy at your local library or call Customer Services on 0800 324 636 to
request a copy.

Making a submission
You may make a submission on the proposed changes:
• Online at haveyoursay.ecan.govt.nz/LTP
• By email to mailroom@ecan.govt.nz using ‘LTP submission’ as your email subject
• By video using the online submission form
• By post to LTP submission, Freepost 1201, PO Box 345, Christchurch 8140.
Submissions close Sunday 11 April.
Have your say

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1361 days ago

Phillipstown treasure hunt.

Sarah from Waltham

𝑷𝒉𝒊𝒍𝒍𝒊𝒑𝒔𝒕𝒐𝒘𝒏 𝑻𝒓𝒆𝒂𝒔𝒖𝒓𝒆 𝑯𝒖𝒏𝒕 - 12 𝑴𝒂𝒓𝒄𝒉-1 𝑨𝒑𝒓𝒊𝒍

Discover the hidden gems and forgotten pockets of awesomeness in Phillipstown. Follow the map and found out more about the place you live in and your … View more
𝑷𝒉𝒊𝒍𝒍𝒊𝒑𝒔𝒕𝒐𝒘𝒏 𝑻𝒓𝒆𝒂𝒔𝒖𝒓𝒆 𝑯𝒖𝒏𝒕 - 12 𝑴𝒂𝒓𝒄𝒉-1 𝑨𝒑𝒓𝒊𝒍

Discover the hidden gems and forgotten pockets of awesomeness in Phillipstown. Follow the map and found out more about the place you live in and your neighbours.

So exciting!

The map to join the treasure hunt will be delivered to the letter boxes in Phillipstown. The maps can also be picked up from the Hub Office Mon-Fri from 9.30am to 4.30pm or at the Phillipstown Gala Day.

The maps must be returned to the Hub office or dropped into the Hub letter box by Thursday 1 April 2021 at 6pm.

For those completing the Treasure Hunt, there will be rich prizes. Lucky draw on the 1st April during the annual Easter Eggs Hunt, Phillipstown Hub, from 6pm to 8pm.

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