Spencerville, Christchurch

535 days ago

Last chance to buy tickets!

Heart Foundation

Lottery closing soon! Buy your tickets today for a chance to win this brand new, fully furnished home in stunning Taupō.

Worth over $1 million and built to perfection by Jennian homes, this brand new home features three bedrooms, two bathrooms and boasts a stylish open-plan kitchen, living and… View more
Lottery closing soon! Buy your tickets today for a chance to win this brand new, fully furnished home in stunning Taupō.

Worth over $1 million and built to perfection by Jennian homes, this brand new home features three bedrooms, two bathrooms and boasts a stylish open-plan kitchen, living and dining area for year-round entertainment and comfort.

Situated a short three-minute drive from the shores of Lake Taupō, make this property your permanent residence, a holiday home, rent it or even sell it – it could be all yours for only $15! Be in to win by purchasing your tickets today.
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537 days ago

50g ball wool

Clare from Belfast

I would like to buy a 50g shade 187 (Old Rose) Batch 200616 ball of wool

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536 days ago

Unlocking Sam’s potential

Graeme Dingle Foundation

Sam was disengaged and struggling to find meaning in his daily routine of attending school, doing chores, and playing video games. Then, he was invited to join a Graeme Dingle Foundation programme, which introduced him to the outdoors.

After the wilderness adventure, Sam became more confident … View more
Sam was disengaged and struggling to find meaning in his daily routine of attending school, doing chores, and playing video games. Then, he was invited to join a Graeme Dingle Foundation programme, which introduced him to the outdoors.

After the wilderness adventure, Sam became more confident and self-assured, and his teachers noticed a positive change in his sociability and willingness to ask questions in class.

He developed a "give-it-a-go" attitude. Inspired by his newfound passion for the outdoors, Sam plans to join the New Zealand Defence Force after finishing school.

Support young people like Sam by donating today.
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537 days ago

Free Mavis Beacon Typing CD

Jacqui from Belfast

Kids grown and gone so having a tidy up. This is quite an old CD but does anyone want it? Text me if you do as I’m not on here much. Pickup Belfast Village - 027 204 9986

Free

539 days ago

How to help make your home warmer and healthier

The Team from Citizens Advice Christchurch Area

Consumer NZ and Warmer Kiwi Homes have teamed up to bring you some simple tips and tricks to help make your home a warmer, healthier place for you and your whānau. Their advice won’t take much time or effort and won’t even cost you a thing.

Also check out the Energy Smart website to see if… View more
Consumer NZ and Warmer Kiwi Homes have teamed up to bring you some simple tips and tricks to help make your home a warmer, healthier place for you and your whānau. Their advice won’t take much time or effort and won’t even cost you a thing.

Also check out the Energy Smart website to see if you qualify for a subsidy for insulation.
And if you missed our recent post about the Curtain bank see the link below.

Click on the 'Read More' for links to the websites.

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539 days ago
539 days ago

Your adventures change, the fees won’t

The Team from Ryman Healthcare

When you move to a Ryman village, the last thing you need to think about are unexpected costs. We offer financial security with rates, home insurance, exterior maintenance and gardening all covered under one fixed base weekly fee*, meaning once you’ve moved in you can focus on the things you … View moreWhen you move to a Ryman village, the last thing you need to think about are unexpected costs. We offer financial security with rates, home insurance, exterior maintenance and gardening all covered under one fixed base weekly fee*, meaning once you’ve moved in you can focus on the things you enjoy.

Find out more about our living options today and get ready for a new lifestyle.

*some conditions apply
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540 days ago

Juice Squeezer

Elizabeth from Kaiapoi

Manual juicer, easy and convenient, easy washed, ideal for one person. Hardly used. Tele 03 3270633

Price: $20

542 days ago

Poll: Should all homes have curtains?

The Team from Neighbourly.co.nz

Even well-insulated homes can lose up to 45% of the room's heat without having adequate curtains. This is why Curtain Banks are in high demand at this time of year.

A petition is circulating to get curtains added as part of the Healthy Homes Standards in the hopes of helping renters avoid… View more
Even well-insulated homes can lose up to 45% of the room's heat without having adequate curtains. This is why Curtain Banks are in high demand at this time of year.

A petition is circulating to get curtains added as part of the Healthy Homes Standards in the hopes of helping renters avoid living in cold, damp conditions. Do you think curtains should be mandatory for New Zealand homes?

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

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Should all homes have curtains?
  • 78.5% Yes - it should be a must
    78.5% Complete
  • 13.9% No - it should be up to the landlord
    13.9% Complete
  • 7.6% I'd need more information
    7.6% Complete
2481 votes
541 days ago

Do you have a Bright Spot in your neighbourhood?

Resene

The skies might be grey but there's colour in our communities - and we want to see it!

Resene and Neighbourly have teamed up this winter to bring you Bright Spots - a celebration of the brightest and most colourful spaces in our neighbourhoods. We want you to snap and share all those spots… View more
The skies might be grey but there's colour in our communities - and we want to see it!

Resene and Neighbourly have teamed up this winter to bring you Bright Spots - a celebration of the brightest and most colourful spaces in our neighbourhoods. We want you to snap and share all those spots in your neighbourhood that bring a smile to your face and add a little colour to your day.

There are 10 prizes of $250 Resene ColorShop vouchers and $250 Prezzy® cards up for grabs so you can create your own Bright Spot!

Enter your local bright spots pics today and be in to *WIN*.
Share a Bright Spot!

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543 days ago

CAB Volunteers at the Loft and Rolleston Library - Tuesday, 6 June

The Team from Citizens Advice Christchurch Area

Our team are out and about to help you
- the Loft (upstairs in Eastgate Mall) every week - Tuesday, from 11am- 2pm

- Rolleston Library - every 4 weeks - Tuesday from 10am-1pm

If you have an issue or you need help and prefer to talk face to face, just pop on in.

You can also go into … View more
Our team are out and about to help you
- the Loft (upstairs in Eastgate Mall) every week - Tuesday, from 11am- 2pm

- Rolleston Library - every 4 weeks - Tuesday from 10am-1pm

If you have an issue or you need help and prefer to talk face to face, just pop on in.

You can also go into any of our branches at Fendalton Library, Hornby Community centre and 250 Colombo Street (Salvation army building). Open Monday to Friday, times vary.

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543 days ago

Your adventures change, the fees won’t

The Team from Ryman Healthcare

When you move to a Ryman village, the last thing you need to think about are unexpected costs. We offer financial security with rates, home insurance, exterior maintenance and gardening all covered under one fixed base weekly fee*, meaning once you’ve moved in you can focus on the things you … View moreWhen you move to a Ryman village, the last thing you need to think about are unexpected costs. We offer financial security with rates, home insurance, exterior maintenance and gardening all covered under one fixed base weekly fee*, meaning once you’ve moved in you can focus on the things you enjoy.

Find out more about our living options today and get ready for a new lifestyle.

*some conditions apply
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560 days ago

Poll: Should Christchurch have a city-wide alcohol ban?

Nicole Mathewson Reporter from The Press

At a council meeting this week, city councillor Kelly Barber said he the council to implement a city-wide alcohol ban. He said allowing people to drink unsupervised in public was a bad look for the city.

Cr Aaron Keown supported Barber’s call for a city-wide ban, saying it was something the … View more
At a council meeting this week, city councillor Kelly Barber said he the council to implement a city-wide alcohol ban. He said allowing people to drink unsupervised in public was a bad look for the city.

Cr Aaron Keown supported Barber’s call for a city-wide ban, saying it was something the council should be exploring.

The comments were made during a discussion about a temporary alcohol ban around Woolston village, put in place in December 2022 after residents raised concerns about drinking and antisocial behaviour in the village. The council voted on Wednesday to extend the existing temporary ban until a permanent ban could be put in place.

Waitai Coastal-Burwood-Linwood Community Board Paul McMahon​ said a city-wide ban would be harder to argue for than a specific one like Woolston's because the problem has to be proportional to the action taken.

What do you think? Should public drinking be banned across Christchurch? Vote in our poll and share your thoughts in the comments below.

You can also read reporter Tina Law's full story on the Woolston alcohol ban on The Press' masthead site here (subscription required).

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Should Christchurch have a city-wide alcohol ban?
  • 62.6% Yes
    62.6% Complete
  • 32.9% No
    32.9% Complete
  • 4.5% I'm not sure/something else (tell us in the comments)
    4.5% Complete
377 votes
545 days ago

Vote in Stuff’s Love Your Local Awards...

The Team from Love Your Local

Celebrate the local hospitality people and places that bring life and personality to your community. Is your most-loved barista, front of house person or team, roadside stall, bartender, food truck or takeaway, or new business the best in the region - or even the country? Go to … View moreCelebrate the local hospitality people and places that bring life and personality to your community. Is your most-loved barista, front of house person or team, roadside stall, bartender, food truck or takeaway, or new business the best in the region - or even the country? Go to stuff.co.nz/loveyourlocal to vote for your favourites and show them you appreciate what they do! Vote now

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546 days ago

Power cut

Sherryn from Kaiapoi

Has anyone else in Kaiapoi lost power I’m at Riverlands holiday Park

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