Somerfield, Christchurch

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200 days ago

Room for rent $ 250/- per week. 0225198600 Kilmurry street Halswell new warm house

Kithsiri from Halswell

Room for rent free internet & power $ 250/- per week. Kilmurry street Halswell.0225198600

200 days ago

Introducing Our Signature Chai-20!

Harpreet Singh from Indian Royal Brew | Proudly NZ owned Business

From India's heart to New Zealand's shores, we started our journey with this beloved Chai-20 blend (because it has 20 ingredients🥰). Inspired by traditional recipes and enhanced with Kiwi innovation, this tea captures the essence of both cultures. 🍵✨
Today, we are proud to offer … View more
From India's heart to New Zealand's shores, we started our journey with this beloved Chai-20 blend (because it has 20 ingredients🥰). Inspired by traditional recipes and enhanced with Kiwi innovation, this tea captures the essence of both cultures. 🍵✨
Today, we are proud to offer over 40 unique blends on our website, each telling its story of cultural fusion and crafted excellence. Explore the rich tapestry of flavours with us and experience how we're bringing the world together, one cup at a time. 🌍❤️


#IndianRoyalBrew #Chai20 #TeaTime #CulturalFusion #KiwiInnovation #ExploreFlavors #NZMustTry #HeritageBlend

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201 days ago

Mother of All Clean Up event along Ernle Clark Reserve

Julie Tobbell from Somerfield Residents Association

We are looking forward to this annual event today (Saturday 11th May, 10 am -12 pm) & meeting with many residents!
Thanks to all who have responded to our FB event page with interest.
While there doesn't appear to be much litter as I walked through Ernle Clark Reserve- it is always … View more
We are looking forward to this annual event today (Saturday 11th May, 10 am -12 pm) & meeting with many residents!
Thanks to all who have responded to our FB event page with interest.
While there doesn't appear to be much litter as I walked through Ernle Clark Reserve- it is always surprising how much rubbish we end up with!!

We will be meeting by the Barrington St Bridge by Ernle Clark Reserve at 10 am for a briefing & group photo before we start collecting litter.
Hopeful for another great sunny day with awesome volunteers in our community. 🙂

206 days ago

The Tova Show

Jen from Stuff

Hello! Are you a …
- A student/young professional renting
- A young family, renting or owning
- An older New Zealander/retiree/pensioner

We’re reaching out from the Tova show, the flagship weekly politics podcast on Stuff, as we prepare for our budget coverage and how it’s affecting … View more
Hello! Are you a …
- A student/young professional renting
- A young family, renting or owning
- An older New Zealander/retiree/pensioner

We’re reaching out from the Tova show, the flagship weekly politics podcast on Stuff, as we prepare for our budget coverage and how it’s affecting Kiwis - we’d love to hear from you.

We need a few people who are available the week before the budget (Wednesday 22nd/Thursday 23rd May) and on the day of the announcement (Thursday 30th May).

Please email tova@stuff.co.nz or comment below if you’d like to share your perspective with us. We give you our commitment to treat your experience with sensitivity and care.

Type NFP if you don't wish your comments to be used.

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206 days ago

Share your New Zealand music memories...

The Team from Neighbourly.co.nz

It's NZ Music Month and New Zealand really has some beautiful songs from artists that we call our own.

Whether it's April Sun in Cuba, Don't Forget your Roots, or How Bizarre or Bic Runga's 'Sway' - songs have a way of unlocking memories and evoking old feelings.
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It's NZ Music Month and New Zealand really has some beautiful songs from artists that we call our own.

Whether it's April Sun in Cuba, Don't Forget your Roots, or How Bizarre or Bic Runga's 'Sway' - songs have a way of unlocking memories and evoking old feelings.

In honour of NZ Music Month, share a New Zealand song or artist that is special to you and explain why.

Type 'Not For Print' if you wish your comments to be excluded from the Conversations column of your local paper.

203 days ago

Where is this?

The Team from Neighbourly.co.nz

Christchurch, I'm sure you remember this from 2007...

So tell us, where is this?

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202 days ago

Watch out for this pretty flower

The Team from Neighbourly.co.nz

Green thumbs are being asked to watch out for a beautiful but toxic flower that could be growing in their backyards.

What you need to know:
- Every part of the plant is poisonous, and can cause gastroenteritis, thirst, paralysis, blindness, and heart and kidney failure.
- This plant is hardy … View more
Green thumbs are being asked to watch out for a beautiful but toxic flower that could be growing in their backyards.

What you need to know:
- Every part of the plant is poisonous, and can cause gastroenteritis, thirst, paralysis, blindness, and heart and kidney failure.
- This plant is hardy and normal pest control efforts are often not enough to eradicate.
- The cape tulip, growing up to 90cm high with one strap-like leaf, was introduced to Aotearoa in the 1940s, the Ministry for Primary Industries’ manager for pest management John Sanson said. “Cape tulips, like many of these invasive weeds, are really attractive ornamental species ...but they escape over people’s backyard fences and into pasture, as these things often do,”
- It was classified as a noxious plant in the late 1970s after they were discovered to cause harm to livestock and humans, even killing animals when too much as ingested.
- The salmon-pink flowers bloom for about two days a year between June and December, and have previously been an ornamental species for keen gardeners.

Sanson urged people who believed they had the weed growing on their property to leave it untouched and contact Biosecurity New New Zealand’s Exotic Pest and Disease on 0800 80 99 66.

Once a site was confirmed, manual removal or chemical treatment would start.

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202 days ago

Wooden Stools (2)

Michael from Addington

Pair of (Or individual) wooden Bar Stools, 63.5 cm tall, 30 cm wide seat, 40cm wide base, super-strong.

Price: $10,060

202 days ago

Seed storage

The Team from Resene ColorShop Tower Junction

Build a sturdy little box to keep your seed packets organised and easily accessible. Finish it in Resene Seaweed and Resene Aquaclear. Find out how to create your own with these easy step by step instructions.

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202 days ago

MP Reuben Davidson visiting our New Brighton office

The Team from Citizens Advice Christchurch Area

MP Reuben Davidson popped into see us recently at our New Brighton CAB office !
- seen here with some of our volunteers
- 133 Brighton Mall (entrance on Union Street, SBA office)

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202 days ago

Spoil someone special this Mother’s Day

mags4gifts.co.nz

With Mother’s Day just around the corner, we’ve got you covered. Enjoy up to 34% off 1-year magazine subscriptions and grab a gift for yourself or a mother figure that’ll last all year long!

With over 50 titles to choose from, there’s something for everyone at mags4gifts.co.nz. To make … View more
With Mother’s Day just around the corner, we’ve got you covered. Enjoy up to 34% off 1-year magazine subscriptions and grab a gift for yourself or a mother figure that’ll last all year long!

With over 50 titles to choose from, there’s something for everyone at mags4gifts.co.nz. To make your gift even more special, make sure to click the “This order is a gift” box to add a free personalised e-card to your order. Mother’s Day offers end at midnight on 11 May, so don’t miss out! T&Cs apply.
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202 days ago

Canterbury Open Days

Essie Summers Retirement Village

Join us at our open days and experience why the Ryman lifestyle could be for you. Learn about our living and care options, tour our show homes and the wonderful amenities on offer.

We look forward to seeing you.

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204 days ago

Watch out for SCAMS

The Team from Neighbourly.co.nz

Neighbourly is aware that online safety is front of mind for members, and scams are getting more tricky to spot. So we thought we'd share some tips from Netsafe to keep you informed about what to avoid and where to get help.

Where do scams take place?
Over the phone, via text message, via… View more
Neighbourly is aware that online safety is front of mind for members, and scams are getting more tricky to spot. So we thought we'd share some tips from Netsafe to keep you informed about what to avoid and where to get help.

Where do scams take place?
Over the phone, via text message, via email, online or even in person.

What red flags should you be looking out for? Ask yourself these questions...
- Were you expecting this message? or was it out of the blue?
- Are they saying there's a problem which you didn't anticipate?
- Are you having to give money over?
- Are you being rushed?
- Are you being told to click on a link or go to an unfamiliar website?
- Are you being asked to share personal info or passwords?
- Are you being asked to pay in a strange way like wire transfer, gift cards, etc
- Does something not feel right? Do you feel confused?

If you answer yes to any of these questions, it's best to stop communicating and seek support. But if you've already given over money, contact your bank immediately.

You can check if it's a scam by contacting |Netsafe|:
- Toll-free on 0508 NETSAFE (0508 638 723) or +6496660840 if calling from outside New Zealand
- Emailing help@netsafe.org.nz

If you're pretty sure it's a scam, make a report at netsafe.org.nz

Remember Neighbourly is a free service for neighbours so we won't ask you for money or for your password. All emails will come from noreply@neighbourly.co.nz - so feel free to get in touch if you're unsure of something!

Hope this helps you, neighbours!

211 days ago

Poll: What could the Christchurch City Council fund if it didn't have to pay GST on rates?

Nicole Mathewson Reporter from The Press

Christchurch mayor Phil Mauger says GST on rates, currently taken by central government, would be better spent locally.

The comments follow an Infometrics analysis that found over $1.1 billion of rates revenue nationwide was collected by the Government in 2022 as GST.

According to … View more
Christchurch mayor Phil Mauger says GST on rates, currently taken by central government, would be better spent locally.

The comments follow an Infometrics analysis that found over $1.1 billion of rates revenue nationwide was collected by the Government in 2022 as GST.

According to Infometrics, $88.5m of that came from Christchurch city ratepayers. It would be enough to save the Christ Church Cathedral from ruin; restore the Dux de Lux seven times over; cover both the Art Centre and Orana Wildlife Park’s request for regular public funding for over 26 years; contribute to light rail in Greater Christchurch; or get the South Library rebuild completed.

Read the full story by reporter Sinead Gill here and share your thoughts in the comments below. (Note: Subscription required. You can still read two free stories a month if you're not a ThePress.co.nz subscriber).

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What could the Christchurch City Council fund if it didn't have to pay GST on rates?
  • 23.4% Light rail
    23.4% Complete
  • 4.5% South Library
    4.5% Complete
  • 38.7% Orana Wildlife Park
    38.7% Complete
  • 11.9% The Arts Centre
    11.9% Complete
  • 3% Dux de Lux
    3% Complete
  • 13% Christ Church Cathedral
    13% Complete
  • 5.6% Something else (share your thoughts in the comments)
    5.6% Complete
269 votes
204 days ago

Snap up a special NZ House & Garden deal this Mother’s Day

NZ House & Garden

This Mother’s Day enjoy up to 32% off when you subscribe to NZ House & Garden magazine for 1 year PLUS go in the draw to win one of 90 Antipodes serums worth $56 each! This silky-light hyaluronic serum offers up to 72 hours’ hydration to quench skin and foster a fresh, dewy appearance.

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This Mother’s Day enjoy up to 32% off when you subscribe to NZ House & Garden magazine for 1 year PLUS go in the draw to win one of 90 Antipodes serums worth $56 each! This silky-light hyaluronic serum offers up to 72 hours’ hydration to quench skin and foster a fresh, dewy appearance.

Gift a subscription today at mags4gifts.co.nz and add a personalised e-card to your order to make your gift even more special. Offer ends at midnight on 19 May, so don’t miss out! T&Cs apply.
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