Somerfield, Christchurch

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1445 days ago

Sustainable shopping for every whānau

The Warehouse

A more sustainable Aotearoa begins with the choices each Kiwi makes, and our customers have asked us to help make them those choices easier when they’re shopping for their families.

At The Warehouse, you’ll find an ever-growing range of products that are kinder to our planet.

Right now … View more
A more sustainable Aotearoa begins with the choices each Kiwi makes, and our customers have asked us to help make them those choices easier when they’re shopping for their families.

At The Warehouse, you’ll find an ever-growing range of products that are kinder to our planet.

Right now we’re at 8,000 and counting – and with 5,000 of them available for just $20 or less, sustainable is more affordable than ever.
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1445 days ago

SHED WANTED

Tracey from Cashmere

Hi there, am looking for a garden shed if you need one removed please. No longer than 2metres x 1.8 high x no more than 1.3m deep. Cash buyer today.

1446 days ago

Yo kids! Build Scott Base!

Antarctica New Zealand

‘Ace the Base’ and design your own Scott Base out of DUPLO at the International Antarctic Centre – take a photo of it ‘in Antarctica’ (using the photo wall) and you might win some cool Antarctic prizes!

The Scott Base Redevelopment is Antarctica New Zealand’s biggest project EVER and… View more
‘Ace the Base’ and design your own Scott Base out of DUPLO at the International Antarctic Centre – take a photo of it ‘in Antarctica’ (using the photo wall) and you might win some cool Antarctic prizes!

The Scott Base Redevelopment is Antarctica New Zealand’s biggest project EVER and will support generations of cool scientists … what do YOU think it should look like?
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1446 days ago

Used bricks

Sharon from Cashmere

These bricks have been removed from a gas fire chimney surround.
These do need cleaning but free to anyone needing for a home project.

Pick up welcome.

Free

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1447 days ago

Last Open Days for 2020!

Alpine View

Join us at Burlington Village, 171 Prestons Road, as we celebrate the opening of our latest stage of architecturally designed houses – this weekend!

Tour our premium 2-3 bedroom show homes and enjoy live music and free Rollickin gelato.

Discover the events and opportunities available to our… View more
Join us at Burlington Village, 171 Prestons Road, as we celebrate the opening of our latest stage of architecturally designed houses – this weekend!

Tour our premium 2-3 bedroom show homes and enjoy live music and free Rollickin gelato.

Discover the events and opportunities available to our village that our dedicated activities staff organise for residents, bringing community and spirit to all areas of Burlington.

Learn about the award-winning tele-monitoring technology Spritely; exclusively offered at Burlington and Alpine View Villages.

10am-2pm this Saturday and Sunday (12th-13th December).

Come along and celebrate the festive season with us- we would love to see you!
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1448 days ago

We Say, You Say: Swimming Spots

Neighbourly.co.nz

Hi Canterbury,

Would you be put off by a health warning at your local swimming spot?

Around 100 popular swimming locations across the country have been slapped with health warnings for the summer season this year.

Local councils reported long-term poor water quality due to the presence of… View more
Hi Canterbury,

Would you be put off by a health warning at your local swimming spot?

Around 100 popular swimming locations across the country have been slapped with health warnings for the summer season this year.

Local councils reported long-term poor water quality due to the presence of algal blooms and high concentrations of sediment in popular swimming spots like Lake Rotorua, Waikanae Beach and Paraparaumu Beach. Some of these sites have had consistently low scoring that local councils have stopped monitoring them and have instead posted long-term warning signs against swimming.

Swimmers that ignore signs risk gastrointestinal illnesses and respiratory diseases from water made hazardous by farm runoff, sewage contamination and high bacteria counts.

Share your thoughts below and don't forget to type NFP if you don't want your comments featured in the conversations section of your local paper.
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1447 days ago

Do you know what to do in the garden this weekend?

Mei Leng Wong Reporter from NZ Gardener & Get Growing

Our ezine Get Growing has all the info you need. This week, we say reap the rewards of growing your own cherries. Cover tomatoes to beat the birds, protect crops from windy weather, label seedheads for saving, move potted crops into partial shade, and plump up garlic, onions and shallots.
Turn … View more
Our ezine Get Growing has all the info you need. This week, we say reap the rewards of growing your own cherries. Cover tomatoes to beat the birds, protect crops from windy weather, label seedheads for saving, move potted crops into partial shade, and plump up garlic, onions and shallots.
Turn pine cones into a summery wreath; take a look at Yates new book Top Edible Plants for Pots (and how not to kill them); plus go in the draw to win Kent & Stowe hand tools from Tui and a 2021 NZ Gardener Garden Diary.

Subscribe now for more great tips and prizes!

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1450 days ago

Council spends $2.55m on 'historically important' Akaroa property

Jake Kenny Reporter from Community News

Hey neighbours,

Are you a ratepayer? What are your thoughts on this?

Christchurch ratepayers have paid $2.55 million for a culturally significant Akaroa home – more than twice its rateable value.

The Red House, which has a rating valuation of $1.2m, is surrounded by the Takapūneke Reserve, … View more
Hey neighbours,

Are you a ratepayer? What are your thoughts on this?

Christchurch ratepayers have paid $2.55 million for a culturally significant Akaroa home – more than twice its rateable value.

The Red House, which has a rating valuation of $1.2m, is surrounded by the Takapūneke Reserve, an area of huge importance to Ngāi Tahu and classed as wāhi tapu (a sacred place) by Heritage New Zealand.

The privately-owned home and its surrounding 2864-square-metre garden was due to go to auction on Thursday, but the Christchurch City Council decided in a publicly excluded meeting last week to put in an offer. The auction has since been cancelled.

Do you support this as a good use of ratepayer money?

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1448 days ago

Looking to buy cheap bunk beds pls

Sarah from Addington

Under $100 including mattresses :)

1447 days ago

CAB settlement seminar - this Sunday (13th )

The Team from Citizens Advice Christchurch Area

Come and join us for our last settlement seminar for 2020. We have speakers from MBIE( Labour market overview; workers’ rights; labour laws; Q&A about post-COVID situation) ,Office of Ethnic Communities: (Racism and discrimination in the workplace) and also Immigration NZ: (Immigration … View moreCome and join us for our last settlement seminar for 2020. We have speakers from MBIE( Labour market overview; workers’ rights; labour laws; Q&A about post-COVID situation) ,Office of Ethnic Communities: (Racism and discrimination in the workplace) and also Immigration NZ: (Immigration updates).
WHEN: 1-3pm on Sunday 13 December 2020
WHERE: Canterbury Trade Union Centre, 68 Langdons Road, Papanui
(Entrance and parking around the back of the building)
Light lunch and Certificate of Attendance provided
Registration not required - just show up!

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1447 days ago

A snowy glow

The Team from Resene ColorShop Tower Junction

Add a gentle warmth to your Christmas decorations with painted candle holders made from jars and your favourite Resene testpot colours.

Make the most of this weekend with this easy step by step project idea from Australian Women's Weekly and Resene. Find out how to create your own.

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1448 days ago

Better balance is easy!

The Team from ACC New Zealand

Maintaining your balance is key to enjoying life and avoiding falls. With the easy-to-use app called Nymbl, you can improve your balance and live falls free.

You just need a smartphone or tablet. With Nymbl you’ll use simple and safe body movements and easy brain challenges like trivia. … View more
Maintaining your balance is key to enjoying life and avoiding falls. With the easy-to-use app called Nymbl, you can improve your balance and live falls free.

You just need a smartphone or tablet. With Nymbl you’ll use simple and safe body movements and easy brain challenges like trivia. It’s a technique called dual-tasking and it’s proven to be effective, it’s also fun. Just 10 minutes a day in the comfort of your own home and you can be Nymbl.

Register now to get Nymbl free. Nymbl is brought to you by Live Stronger For Longer and ACC, MOH and HQSC.
Register now

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1448 days ago

Change a life this Christmas!

World Vision

Don't just give the same old thing this year.

Give a World Vision Smiles gift guaranteed to change lives!

When you gift a goat or help a girl get an education in honour of your friends or family, you can change the world for kids and families in great need.

No other gift can compare… View more
Don't just give the same old thing this year.

Give a World Vision Smiles gift guaranteed to change lives!

When you gift a goat or help a girl get an education in honour of your friends or family, you can change the world for kids and families in great need.

No other gift can compare to a pathway out of poverty. A goat will give a family nutritious milk and extra income! Make every gift count this Christmas.

Each gift comes with a card explaining your extraordinary impact. No wrapping – win!
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1448 days ago

Missing helmet

Karen from Halswell

FOUND!!
Thanks everyone, it is now safely home!!

Hi folks, we left a bike helmet on the footpath on school rd across the rd from Halswell school today at 3 pm.
If anyone has seen it we would really love to get it back thanks 02102267475
Cheers, Karen

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