Spencerville, Christchurch

Got a question about your lawn or backyard?

Got a question about your lawn or backyard?

Ask a Crewcut Lawn & Garden expert (and an ex-Black Caps coach!) now. Head here.

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1550 days ago

Designer?

Jenny from Kaiapoi

Morning, Can anyone tell me of a designer for older homes someone who just comes in and can give some advice on how to modernise an older home? Thanks Jenny

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1550 days ago

Handy person

Jenny from Kaiapoi

Looking for a handy person to come in and reline with gib over a concrete block wall (small bedroom) I need this done in the very near future so if you are available soon please message me, Thanks Jenny.

1551 days ago

It's the final countdown

The Team from New Zealander of the Year Award | Ngā Tohu Pou Kōhure o Aotearoa

Neighbours! This. Is. Not. A. Drill! Canterbury, you’ve got less than 24 hours to get your Kiwibank New Zealand Local Hero of the Year nominations in.

Who will it be?

nzawards.org.nz...

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1553 days ago

Ashley Bloomfield faces angry CDHB protesters alone: 'I'm here to listen'

Jake Kenny Reporter from Community News

He flew in, got a coffee – then faced the protesters alone.

Director-general of health Ashley Bloomfield on Thursday arrived in Christchurch to meet with Canterbury's embattled health board and staff outraged by proposed budget cuts.

He was sent by Health Minister Chris Hipkins, who … View more
He flew in, got a coffee – then faced the protesters alone.

Director-general of health Ashley Bloomfield on Thursday arrived in Christchurch to meet with Canterbury's embattled health board and staff outraged by proposed budget cuts.

He was sent by Health Minister Chris Hipkins, who remained in Wellington and has stayed largely silent on the implosion at the Canterbury District Health Board.

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1552 days ago

It's all here.

Silverstream Subdivision

It's all here and we love it! Make it your new home too.

#silverstreamsubdivision #silverstreamwestkaiapoi #itsallhere

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1552 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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1555 days ago

Poll: Does one hour free parking entice you to visit the central city?

Jake Kenny Reporter from Community News

The one-hour free parking offer in Christchurch City Council-owned parking buildings is coming to an end on Monday August 31.

The three-month offer was introduced to support central city retail and hospitality businesses recovering from the Covid-19 lockdown.

The Lichfield Street and … View more
The one-hour free parking offer in Christchurch City Council-owned parking buildings is coming to an end on Monday August 31.

The three-month offer was introduced to support central city retail and hospitality businesses recovering from the Covid-19 lockdown.

The Lichfield Street and Christchurch Art Gallery parking buildings will charge normal rates from Monday.

Does an hour of free parking make you more likely to visit the CBD?

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Does one hour free parking entice you to visit the central city?
  • 49.7% Yes - I am more likely to visit with an hour free parking
    49.7% Complete
  • 50.3% No - the offer doesn't make a difference to me
    50.3% Complete
324 votes
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1552 days ago

Facemasks

Anita from Woodend

Hi all
Facemasks $10
Triple layered 100% cotton
1-2 day turn around on orders
Heaps of fabric choices
0273430784
Pick up Woodend
Post $3.50
THANK YOU

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1552 days ago

Do you get our free gardening ezine?

Mei Leng Wong Reporter from NZ Gardener & Get Growing

In this week’s issue we’ve got a spring checklist for vegetables and flowers and, by special request, instructions for making newspaper plant pots for seedlings. Plus it’s time to tidy up hellebores, sow brassica seeds and start a new compost heap.

We have three tasty recipes from Jamie … View more
In this week’s issue we’ve got a spring checklist for vegetables and flowers and, by special request, instructions for making newspaper plant pots for seedlings. Plus it’s time to tidy up hellebores, sow brassica seeds and start a new compost heap.

We have three tasty recipes from Jamie Oliver’s new book 7 Ways. Plus go in the draw for fertiliser and soil enhancer from Fodda and Mr Fothergill’s ultimate garden pack.

Delivered every Friday to your email inbox, Get Growing digital magazine offers seasonal gardening advice from the NZ Gardener magazine's team of experts. Each week we answer all your burning questions on raising fruit and veges and tell you the top tasks to do in your backyard this weekend. Subscribe here:

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1552 days ago

Make a photo booth

The Team from Resene ColorShop Shirley

Got an important celebration or party coming up? Create your own photo booth for guests to enjoy. The best thing about this photo booth is that you can easily erase and change your text to reuse the frame for different events with a Resene FX Write-on Wall Paint whiteboard finish on one side and … View moreGot an important celebration or party coming up? Create your own photo booth for guests to enjoy. The best thing about this photo booth is that you can easily erase and change your text to reuse the frame for different events with a Resene FX Write-on Wall Paint whiteboard finish on one side and a Resene FX Blackboard Paint finish on the other.

It’s perfect for baby showers, hen’s parties, kid’s birthdays and much more! Make the most of this weekend with this easy step by step project idea from Resene.

Learn how to create your own to get your guests in the party photo mood.

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1553 days ago

Have you nominated your local hero?

The Team from New Zealander of the Year Award | Ngā Tohu Pou Kōhure o Aotearoa

Hey neighbours,

With only 3 days left to nominate, we’re asking a BIG question. Have you nominated your Kiwibank New Zealand Local Hero of the Year from Canterbury yet?

We’re celebrating those every day heroes doing good every day.

Share them below and get nominating.

nzawards.org.nz...

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1553 days ago

TOGETHER WE CAN SAVE LIVES

Canterbury Air Rescue Trust

Our goal, to raise $250,000 to support 50 lifesaving missions. Please help us today! Donate now

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1553 days ago

It's all about community and connection

Silverstream Subdivision

Living in a community minded neighbourhood is a deal maker - it just makes life so much better.

#silverstreamsubdivision #silverstreamwestkaiapoi #itsallhere

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1557 days ago

Poll: Is Christchurch Hospital's car parking fixed?

Jake Kenny Reporter from Community News

An improved “clean and secure” Christchurch Hospital park-and-ride site could bring some relief for the long-running parking woes experienced by patients and staff.

A return to the Deans Ave site on Monday, once labelled as an “appalling potholed mess”, is seen as a temporary solution to … View more
An improved “clean and secure” Christchurch Hospital park-and-ride site could bring some relief for the long-running parking woes experienced by patients and staff.

A return to the Deans Ave site on Monday, once labelled as an “appalling potholed mess”, is seen as a temporary solution to the lack of parking at Christchurch Hospital which has been a long-running issue.

Is the new site enough? Read more here

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Is Christchurch Hospital's car parking fixed?
  • 9.5% Yes - the new site is enough
    9.5% Complete
  • 90.5% No - we need a car park building
    90.5% Complete
494 votes
1554 days ago

New 2021 Honda HR-V

Honda Cars Christchurch

Practicality, versatility and enhanced to awe. Features to heart's desire, large in cargo space and top notch fuel economy. Offering more tech, style, comfort and safety.

Honda Cars Christchurch makes it easier for you to own a brand new Honda HR-V with this very attractive offer.

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Practicality, versatility and enhanced to awe. Features to heart's desire, large in cargo space and top notch fuel economy. Offering more tech, style, comfort and safety.

Honda Cars Christchurch makes it easier for you to own a brand new Honda HR-V with this very attractive offer.

Enjoy 0% interest, pay 1/3 deposit, 1/3 in month 12 and 1/3 in month 24 on all new HR-V for the month of August 2020!

Terms & Conditions apply.

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