Somerfield, Christchurch

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1398 days ago

Poll: Do you wash chicken before cooking?

New Zealand Food Safety

Washing chicken doesn’t remove bacteria, it just spreads it around. The best way to protect your whānau from getting sick is to wash your hands and kitchen tools after touching raw chicken, and make sure you cook chicken all the way through. Juices
should run clear and there shouldn’t be any … View more
Washing chicken doesn’t remove bacteria, it just spreads it around. The best way to protect your whānau from getting sick is to wash your hands and kitchen tools after touching raw chicken, and make sure you cook chicken all the way through. Juices
should run clear and there shouldn’t be any pink meat in the centre.

Remember to Clean Cook Chill and check our easy food safety tips here.

The team at New Zealand Food Safety.
Find out more

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Do you wash chicken before cooking?
  • 36% Yes I thought washing cleans it
    36% Complete
  • 64% No Chicken shouldn’t be washed
    64% Complete
125 votes
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1398 days ago

Accommodation wanted

Emma from Waltham

Hi my son Dan (26) is looking for a room in a flatting/boarding situation asap.  He has his son (16 months) one day per week and over the weekends. Please contact him on 021 08068185 if you have anything available.

1398 days ago

Major social housing development opens on Brougham St

Jake Kenny Reporter from Community News

Happy Friday neighbours,

After living in emergency accommodation for nearly a year, Amanda Jackson-Brown​ will move into a new home next week – and she cannot wait.

The 51-year-old Christchurch woman will be one of the first tenants to move into Brougham Village, a new 90-home community … View more
Happy Friday neighbours,

After living in emergency accommodation for nearly a year, Amanda Jackson-Brown​ will move into a new home next week – and she cannot wait.

The 51-year-old Christchurch woman will be one of the first tenants to move into Brougham Village, a new 90-home community housing project developed by Ōtautahi Community Housing Trust (OCHT).

Jackson-Brown, a former beauty therapist who has suffered from mental health and addiction issues, said moving into the one-bedroom unit would allow her to get her life back on track.

The Brougham St development is the largest ever commissioned by OCHT and replaces 89 social housing units demolished following the 2011 earthquakes.

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1398 days ago

Volunteers needed

The Team from Citizens Advice Christchurch Area

We are still on the look out for 14 people to join our fab team of volunteers . If you love meeting new people, are community minded and have the time to help than get in contact . For more information email manager.cabchch@gmail.com .

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1404 days ago

To weed or not to weed ....?

Erina from Sydenham

Wow. This is what greeted me in my wee vege patch after a fortnight away on leave. My veges are thriving - all but one broccoli plant in amongst them all tho, so I thought to give them a bloody good soak before I tackled the "invaders" today. I wonder what they are?
Only thing I can … View more
Wow. This is what greeted me in my wee vege patch after a fortnight away on leave. My veges are thriving - all but one broccoli plant in amongst them all tho, so I thought to give them a bloody good soak before I tackled the "invaders" today. I wonder what they are?
Only thing I can think of is the mulch I threw over the patch last winter made up of oak leaves from the park across the road.......? Dig them back in or put to compost? What say you Discerners?

1400 days ago

FRANCHISE FOR SALE

Exceed - we fix windows & doors

WE HAVE A BUSY ESTABLISHED FRANCHISE FOR SALE IN CHRISTCHURCH EAST📍

We are looking for DEDICATED AND CUSTOMER FOCUSED PEOPLE to become Exceed franchises to meet the strong demand for our services in Christchurch ⚒🚐

Exceed provides flexibility, extensive support, comprehensive training, … View more
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1402 days ago

What are your plans for back-to-back days above 30 degrees?

Jake Kenny Reporter from Community News

Happy Monday Christchurch,

It's set to be a scorcher of a week in The Garden City.

MetService's seven-day forecast says Tuesday and Wednesday are expected to hit highs of 35 and 32 degrees respectively – well over January's average maximum temperature of 23 degrees.

A high of … View more
Happy Monday Christchurch,

It's set to be a scorcher of a week in The Garden City.

MetService's seven-day forecast says Tuesday and Wednesday are expected to hit highs of 35 and 32 degrees respectively – well over January's average maximum temperature of 23 degrees.

A high of 28 degrees is forecast for Monday (today).

How will you make the most of (or avoid) the heat this week?

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1400 days ago

Brave builders spring into action to save home from Port Hills fire

Jake Kenny Reporter from Community News

Hey neighbours,

How's this for some typical Kiwi heroics in a time of need?

Builder Cheyenne Salter was working on a roof in Christchurch's Port Hills when he spotted flames heading towards a house on Monday.

He raced to the property and joined a group of other tradies who used … View more
Hey neighbours,

How's this for some typical Kiwi heroics in a time of need?

Builder Cheyenne Salter was working on a roof in Christchurch's Port Hills when he spotted flames heading towards a house on Monday.

He raced to the property and joined a group of other tradies who used buckets and a sprinkler to tackle the “tornadoes of fire” heading towards them.

At one point, Salter was in a pool filling buckets when he had to fully submerge to escape the scalding heat.

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1400 days ago

FREE FOUNDATION SKILL COURSES

Vision Christchurch

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1401 days ago

Over Forties Tramping Club Open Day

Kaye from Tai Tapu

Our tramping club is holding an open day for people over forty to join us on a day hike from Castle Hill Village on Sunday, 21 February. If you want to know more email me on rbkmyoung@xtra.co.nz

Bring an Over Forties Friend Flyer 2.docx Download View

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1401 days ago

Vases - Red

Charmaine from Somerfield

Do you like things in your home that are different to what everyone else has got? Quite a different shape that is not common. In really good condition, no scratches or chips. Good fengshi ... they are about 30cm high & 30cm in length at the bottom. Look great with a dry arrangement in.
Price is… View more
Do you like things in your home that are different to what everyone else has got? Quite a different shape that is not common. In really good condition, no scratches or chips. Good fengshi ... they are about 30cm high & 30cm in length at the bottom. Look great with a dry arrangement in.
Price is for both, originally cost $99each

Price: $70

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1401 days ago

Porcelain Dolls

Charmaine from Somerfield

A variety of dolls that a collector may enjoy or a young girl, they are just beautiful.
Our daughter has grown out of dolls now & they are now ready to go to another little girl to enjoy.
All clothes have been washed.
We are looking for $10 each or make an offer for all of them.
Ph 0211612349

Negotiable

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1401 days ago

Coffee Table

Charmaine from Somerfield

Sturdy coffee table in a dark coffee brown/black.
Has a little heat mark on it, otherwise in really good condition.
We paid about $600 new from Freedom Furniture
We have change our decor & it doesnt got with the new look in our lounge.
Ph 0211612349

Price: $95

1405 days ago

To almost give away for 1 doz Heiniken .

Gordon from Halswell

As is 5 old style speakers. All were in full working order last time use about a lot of years ago; 0212207320.

1401 days ago

Is your shed the best in New Zealand?

Mei Leng Wong Reporter from NZ Gardener & Get Growing

There's still time to enter The Resene Shed of the Year 2021. The winner receives $3000 worth of gardening gear and the runner-up receives $1075 worth of prizes.

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