South New Brighton, Christchurch

1669 days ago

Nominate your kind neighbour and win!

Neighbourly.co.nz

Do you know a kind neighbour? A caring person that goes out of their way to spread a little kindness in their community. Head over to the Neighbourly's Kind Neighbour page to nominate them now and you could both receive a $50 prezzy card! Nominate now

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1669 days ago

Paint wanted

Lyn from Wainoni

am after some coloured paint, any amount, any colour, dont mind old test pots. Its just for doing some crafts at home. Any colour considered thanks

Free

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1669 days ago

Garage Sale

Gavin from North New Brighton

Sat 29th Feb
8am-12pm

Negotiable

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1669 days ago

Council closing beach car park to freedom campers on weekends

Nicole Mathewson Reporter from The Press

Concerns over safety and public access has prompted the Christchurch City Council to close a beach car park popular with freedom campers during weekends.

The North Beach car park, which services both the surf lifesaving club and the North New Brighton community centre on Marine Pde in North New … View more
Concerns over safety and public access has prompted the Christchurch City Council to close a beach car park popular with freedom campers during weekends.

The North Beach car park, which services both the surf lifesaving club and the North New Brighton community centre on Marine Pde in North New Brighton, will be off limits to freedom campers from 7pm on Fridays until Monday morning.

The closure will apply from this weekend until Easter Sunday and again from Labour Weekend until New Year's Eve to coincide with the surf lifesaving season.

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1674 days ago

Dog Agility. Come and watch our show 8th March.

Sandra McHugh from Canterbury Canine Agility Training Society

If you are interested in joining us in our sport and are not yet sure what it is all about then you are invited to come and watch our next show.
When: Sunday 8th March
Where: Mairehau High School backfield

Entrance off Innes Road. Please drive slowly; follow the tennis court (on your right) out to… View more
If you are interested in joining us in our sport and are not yet sure what it is all about then you are invited to come and watch our next show.
When: Sunday 8th March
Where: Mairehau High School backfield

Entrance off Innes Road. Please drive slowly; follow the tennis court (on your right) out to the field

Time: 9-2pm

All dogs not competing must be on the lead (yes you need to train first to compete).

Our next new Beginners Class starts Wednesday next term. You must register online to join our new class.

Check our website for further information CCATS.co.nz

Canterbury Canine Agility Training

1671 days ago

Join our new Canterbury Parenting group

Neighbourly.co.nz

Hi neighbours!

Join our new Canterbury Parenting Group - a safe place to connect with other parents, grandparents and guardians.

Use the Group to organise coffee catch-ups and playdates - and to share advice, tips and tricks for growing happy little neighbours. (There’ll even be chances … View more
Hi neighbours!

Join our new Canterbury Parenting Group - a safe place to connect with other parents, grandparents and guardians.

Use the Group to organise coffee catch-ups and playdates - and to share advice, tips and tricks for growing happy little neighbours. (There’ll even be chances to win great prizes).
Join now

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1673 days ago

Residents long for 'hidden gem' Christchurch walkway to be fixed

Nicole Mathewson Reporter from The Press

It was once a "hidden gem" for walkers, runners and cyclists.
Now it's a boggy, overgrown, broken mess.

Where other parts of the Christchurch residential red zone have been maintained and used for recreation, the Horseshoe Lake walkway has deteriorated so much since the Canterbury … View more
It was once a "hidden gem" for walkers, runners and cyclists.
Now it's a boggy, overgrown, broken mess.

Where other parts of the Christchurch residential red zone have been maintained and used for recreation, the Horseshoe Lake walkway has deteriorated so much since the Canterbury earthquakes people can no longer access it.

Do you think the walkway should be restored? Read the full story here and tell us what you think in the comments below.

1672 days ago

The South Island Journey presented by The Press

The Team from Readers Tours

Are you ready to discover the beauty of the South Island with a group of likeminded individuals and experienced tour guides?

Our next South Island Tour offers adventurous seniors the chance to explore the hidden gems that the South Island has to offer including the natural and mountainous … View more
Are you ready to discover the beauty of the South Island with a group of likeminded individuals and experienced tour guides?

Our next South Island Tour offers adventurous seniors the chance to explore the hidden gems that the South Island has to offer including the natural and mountainous landscapes. Travel via train, coach and ferry over this diverse 14-day itinerary.

8 - 21 OCTOBER 2020

Bookings are limited. Visit www.readerstours.co.nz... to find out more or call us on 0800 080 099.

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1672 days ago

20 Bay Leaves

Steve from North New Brighton

They can be used fresh or when they are dried the flavour intensifies. Dried bay leaves will keep for ages.

Bay leaves release their flavor during slow cooking, so the longer the better. They can be added to casseroles, stews, soups, marinades, pasta sauces and spaghetti bolognese. Bay leaves also… View more
They can be used fresh or when they are dried the flavour intensifies. Dried bay leaves will keep for ages.

Bay leaves release their flavor during slow cooking, so the longer the better. They can be added to casseroles, stews, soups, marinades, pasta sauces and spaghetti bolognese. Bay leaves also impart a great flavor to white, cream or cheese sauces.



Do not forget them to pop them in any pickles you are making.

Price: $2

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1672 days ago

Canterbury Japan Day 2020 - Sunday 1 March!

Japanese Society

Come and join us on our 9th instalment of Canterbury Japan Day on 1st March at Riccarton Racecourse! This is a free event for the whole family.

Our theme this year is the"Japanese Winter" and the Tokyo 2020 Olympics. We will have our usual delicious food stalls, prominent business … View more
Come and join us on our 9th instalment of Canterbury Japan Day on 1st March at Riccarton Racecourse! This is a free event for the whole family.

Our theme this year is the"Japanese Winter" and the Tokyo 2020 Olympics. We will have our usual delicious food stalls, prominent business stalls and entertaining experiences for all.

We have an entertaining line up on our indoor and outdoor stages in addition to cultural experiences such as the Japanese Tea Ceremony and Calligraphy. With an Olympic area, Sapporo Beer Garden, Drift car display and performances by the Japanese Drumming Group Takumi, there will be something for everyone at this event!

Visit us on Facebook.
See you on 1 March at Riccarton Racecourse!
Find out more

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1674 days ago

Work Needed

Shaun from Linwood

Hi team, I am currently working on my masters degree and i am looking for any work available eg; lawn mowing gutter cleaning, gardening etc rate are negotiable. if i cant find a source of income to supplement what i already get i will have to withdraw from my masters degree.

anything considered

1680 days ago

Water restrictions for Christchurch to protect firefighting supplies

Nicole Mathewson Reporter from The Press

Water restrictions have been introduced in Christchurch to ensure there are enough supplies to fight fires.

The ban, the lowest of four levels, means water cannot be used outside between 3pm and 9pm, with use of hoses, sprinklers and garden irrigation systems allowed only on alternate days.

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Water restrictions have been introduced in Christchurch to ensure there are enough supplies to fight fires.

The ban, the lowest of four levels, means water cannot be used outside between 3pm and 9pm, with use of hoses, sprinklers and garden irrigation systems allowed only on alternate days.

People living at odd-numbered addresses should water gardens on odd dates, even-numbered houses on even dates.

Read more here

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1678 days ago

Bus patronage decreasing as Environment Canterbury moots 9.8 per cent rates rise

Nicole Mathewson Reporter from The Press

Canterbury authorities have dropped their goal of 20 million annual bus trips by 2020 as public transport use declines in Christchurch.

The service, run by regional council Environment Canterbury (ECan), is to be overhauled in a plan that will contribute to a planned 9.8 per cent rates increase … View more
Canterbury authorities have dropped their goal of 20 million annual bus trips by 2020 as public transport use declines in Christchurch.

The service, run by regional council Environment Canterbury (ECan), is to be overhauled in a plan that will contribute to a planned 9.8 per cent rates increase – almost double what was previously forecast.

Read more here and tell us what you think of ECan's plan in the comments below.

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1673 days ago

Local Business Hero competition closing soon

Prospa

If you haven’t nominated your favourite local business for the Prospa Local Business Hero awards – you’d better get a move on.

The nominations closes on Thursday 5 March 2020 – and the competition is hot across the country. Don’t forget...if your ‘business hero’ is a regional … View more
If you haven’t nominated your favourite local business for the Prospa Local Business Hero awards – you’d better get a move on.

The nominations closes on Thursday 5 March 2020 – and the competition is hot across the country. Don’t forget...if your ‘business hero’ is a regional finalist, you BOTH get a $100 Prezzy® card. PLUS the national winner gets a raft of prizes including advertising packages and a cash prize of $2,500.

Nominate a business today and spread the word about your Prospa Local Business Hero.
Nominate now

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1673 days ago

Connect and play this Children's day

Oranga Tamariki

Want to show your child you love them? Take them to something exciting this Children's Day.

Children’s Day is on Sunday 1st of March and it's all about putting tamariki first. Find an event near you.
Learn more

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