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750 days ago

Looking this this Fisher Price cube

Adrian from Aidanfield

My disable boy love to play this. Would be keen to buy for him. If you have one, please message me. Thank you !

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750 days ago

Distinctly Peninsula Art Exhibition and Auction

Gail from Cashmere

This Art event showcases a rare and special collection of works that reflect the beautiful Banks Peninsula/Horomaka Island, with the artworks being auctioned on 29 October to raise funds for the Governors Bay Jetty rebuild.

Exhibition: 18 to 22 October, 10.30am to 4pm, at The Tannery in Woolston… View more
This Art event showcases a rare and special collection of works that reflect the beautiful Banks Peninsula/Horomaka Island, with the artworks being auctioned on 29 October to raise funds for the Governors Bay Jetty rebuild.

Exhibition: 18 to 22 October, 10.30am to 4pm, at The Tannery in Woolston (upstairs - entry next to the cinema)

Auction: 29 October at Ōtoromiro Hotel in Governors Bay. Doors open at 2.30pm and the live auction will begin once people have had a chance to mingle and bid on the silent auction, sometime between 3.30pm and 4.30pm.

View the artworks online here: www.savethejetty.org....

Can’t make the Auction? You can submit an Absentee Bid here: www.savethejetty.org...

Find out more about the Jetty Rebuild at www.savethejetty.org..., or on Facebook at www.facebook.com...

Artists featured in the Distinctly Peninsula Exhibition include:
• Andrew Lyons
• Annie Collins
• Callum Arnold
• Charrette van Eekelen
• Dean Venrooy
• Diana Nicholson-Plank
• Don McAra
• Fergus Lockyer
• Gus Milne
• Heidi Anderson
• John Barry
• Joyce Gunther
• Kim Hennessy
• Malcolm Robinson
• Mike White
• Pammie Moonlight
• Philip Beadle
• Ralph Woodward
• Renzie Hanham
• Schira Withers
• Tony Eastwood
• Unknown artist, 1949 painting of the jetty donated by Lionel Jefcoate's family

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750 days ago

Phillipstown murals walk.

Sarah from Waltham

10am 5th November
The Phillipstown Murals Walk is part of the Phillipstown Walks project.

The Phillipstown Walks is a series of free, resident-led guided walks within Phillipstown that celebrate local history and the knowledge residents hold.

This walk will focus on discovering the pieces of … View more
10am 5th November
The Phillipstown Murals Walk is part of the Phillipstown Walks project.

The Phillipstown Walks is a series of free, resident-led guided walks within Phillipstown that celebrate local history and the knowledge residents hold.

This walk will focus on discovering the pieces of street art that colour the walls of many building in our neighbourhood.

This walk is organised in collaboration with Watch this Space. Reuben Woods, Watch this Space creative director (whose PhD focused on graffiti and street art within post-earthquake Christchurch) will lead our tour around Phillipstown.

Come along to learn and share stories about the Phillipstown murals and street art and connect with your neighbours.

The walk is perfect for the young, the old, those who have lived in Phillipstown for years, and our newest neighbours as well.

At the end of the walk, we will stop at the Phillipstown Community hub for a coffee or a juice while chatting about the walk and the street art in Phillipstown

The walk is about 2 km at a slow pace. If that's a possible issue, we recommend use of mobility aids.

In case of very bad weather conditions, the walk will be postponed to the following day, Sunday 6 November, same time.

To register your attendance, please use the form at the link: bit.ly...

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750 days ago

There's still time (just!) to send in your basil recipe

Mei Leng Wong Reporter from NZ Gardener & Get Growing

Dear neighbours,

Every month, NZ Gardener runs a series of tested reader recipes using a seasonal crop. We are still on the hunt for amazing and inventive basil recipes! Send your best ones to mailbox@nzgardener.co.nz by Oct 21, 2022. Every published recipe wins a copy of our special edition … View more
Dear neighbours,

Every month, NZ Gardener runs a series of tested reader recipes using a seasonal crop. We are still on the hunt for amazing and inventive basil recipes! Send your best ones to mailbox@nzgardener.co.nz by Oct 21, 2022. Every published recipe wins a copy of our special edition Vegetable Growing Made Easy.

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750 days ago

PONANT’s ‘Explore to Inspire’ November events!

Ponant

PONANT are coming back for a second round of dates this November for their 'Explore to Inspire' Roadshow Series! And this time, they’ll be visiting three major cities in New Zealand – Auckland, Wellington and Christchurch!

Join PONANT’s fantastic team and guest speakers for an … View more
PONANT are coming back for a second round of dates this November for their 'Explore to Inspire' Roadshow Series! And this time, they’ll be visiting three major cities in New Zealand – Auckland, Wellington and Christchurch!

Join PONANT’s fantastic team and guest speakers for an inside look at what could be your next adventure, marvellous travel stories and presentations, and a glass of champagne… or two!

Registration is essential! Register now
Register now

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752 days ago

Bookarama is coming and we need your donations.

Terry Fullerton from The Rotary Club Of Cashmere

The 2022 sale will be held at the Addington Raceway Club House from Thursday 17th to Sunday 20th November from 9am to 6pm Thursday to Saturday and closing on Sunday at 2pm. (Half Price Sunday)

On Sale: Adults – Books – Fiction and Non-Fiction Prices $4.00 with some at $2.00. Some … View more
The 2022 sale will be held at the Addington Raceway Club House from Thursday 17th to Sunday 20th November from 9am to 6pm Thursday to Saturday and closing on Sunday at 2pm. (Half Price Sunday)

On Sale: Adults – Books – Fiction and Non-Fiction Prices $4.00 with some at $2.00. Some “specials” at higher prices
Children’s Books – Prices $2.00 and $4.00 with some “Specials” at higher prices.
CDs $1 per copy, DvDs $1 per copy, Vinyl Records from $1.0
Jigsaws and Games from $2 to $10.00
All sale items are carefully sorted and displayed in various categories to make it easy for you to browse.

Payment: Eftpos and cash

Please put your donations into a bag and place in the bins at one of these convenient collection points between 15th October and 13th November

Halswell New World Z Moorhouse Avenue BP Sparks Rd

St Martins New World Z Addington Raceway BP Halswell

Wigram New World Z Barrington BP Redcliffs

Countdown Colombo St Z Curletts Rd Oderings Cashmere Rd

Fresh Choice Prebbleton Z Colombo Portstone Garden Centre

Challenge – Milton St

Z Shirley

Z Templeton Raeward Fresh – Tower Junction

Larger boxed donations can be dropped off at the old Millers building on the corner of Annex Road and Blenheim Road on Tuesdays Thursdays or Saturdays between 9am and 12 pm.

Further information at www.rotaryinfo.org.nz...

All profits to Community Services

For more information email info@rotaryinfo.org.nz

Terry

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752 days ago

STOP TREATING SOIL LIKE DIRT

Yates

Nourish the soil and the soil will nourish you! Healthy soil is at the very foundation of gardening success - and life itself - and this National Gardening Week Yates wants to help you grow good soil.

We’ve pulled together a bunch of ways to measure your soil health – how about planting a … View more
Nourish the soil and the soil will nourish you! Healthy soil is at the very foundation of gardening success - and life itself - and this National Gardening Week Yates wants to help you grow good soil.

We’ve pulled together a bunch of ways to measure your soil health – how about planting a pair of undies to find out how healthy your soil is? Or try a quick “worm count” test, building a “compost jar” (great fun for kids) or do a food waste audit.

Plus we’ve easy to follow steps on how to turn your food scraps & garden waste into fabulous compost.
Find out more

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753 days ago

Plant seeds every month with a subscription from Kings Seeds.

The TV Guide

Sick of expensive veges from the supermarket? Purchase a subscription to the TV Guide for your chance to win 1 of 20 1-year seed subscriptions from Kings Seeds, worth $450. Delivered monthly to your home, what better way to go green and save money than growing your own food?

Purchase a 6 month, … View more
Sick of expensive veges from the supermarket? Purchase a subscription to the TV Guide for your chance to win 1 of 20 1-year seed subscriptions from Kings Seeds, worth $450. Delivered monthly to your home, what better way to go green and save money than growing your own food?

Purchase a 6 month, 1 year, or 2 year subscription to the TV Guide before 31 October and you’ll automatically be placed in the draw to win. There are three different subscriptions to choose from to suit your needs; Vegetable seeds, Microgreen seeds, and Sprouting seeds. To view the T&Cs click here.
Find out more

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755 days ago

Painted fence

The Team from Resene ColorShop Tower Junction

It’s easy to transform a tired timber fence into a stylish feature with Resene Lumbersider. Find out how to create your own.

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756 days ago

Have you got a great recipe for nasturtium?

Mei Leng Wong Reporter from NZ Gardener & Get Growing

Dear neighbours,

Every month, NZ Gardener runs a series of tested reader recipes using a seasonal crop. We are now on the hunt for nasturtium recipes! Send your best ones to mailbox@nzgardener.co.nz by Oct 16, 2022. Every published recipe wins a copy of our special edition Vegetable Growing Made… View more
Dear neighbours,

Every month, NZ Gardener runs a series of tested reader recipes using a seasonal crop. We are now on the hunt for nasturtium recipes! Send your best ones to mailbox@nzgardener.co.nz by Oct 16, 2022. Every published recipe wins a copy of our special edition Vegetable Growing Made Easy.

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756 days ago

What's New Zealand's coolest suburb?

Nicole Mathewson Reporter from The Press

The Auckland inner-city suburb of Kingsland has been named one of the world’s ‘coolest’ neighbourhoods in the annual survey from Time Out.

The UK media outlet received thousands of contributions from around the world and compiled the top 51 alongside local writers and editors. Kingsland … View more
The Auckland inner-city suburb of Kingsland has been named one of the world’s ‘coolest’ neighbourhoods in the annual survey from Time Out.

The UK media outlet received thousands of contributions from around the world and compiled the top 51 alongside local writers and editors. Kingsland came in 43rd and was praised for its quirky shops and eclectic food scene.

Read more here.

But is it really the best ‘burb in the country? Tell us what your top pick is and why in the comments below.

757 days ago

Ryman residents aren’t defined by dementia

Ryman Healthcare

Through Ryman’s bespoke model of dementia care, myRyman Life, our villages aim to challenge perspectives on dementia and to create inclusive communities where staff receive cutting-edge training, families can feel reassured, and residents can thrive.

At Ryman villages our focus is on … View more
Through Ryman’s bespoke model of dementia care, myRyman Life, our villages aim to challenge perspectives on dementia and to create inclusive communities where staff receive cutting-edge training, families can feel reassured, and residents can thrive.

At Ryman villages our focus is on experience-based care rather than processes, enabling residents to live in the moment and to feel kindness, love and security.

Most of all, Ryman residents living with dementia are supported to continue doing the things that bring them joy so they can live fulfilled lives.
Learn more

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758 days ago

Fabric & Craft De-Stash Sale

Gail from Cashmere

Reduce - Reuse - Recycle - and where better to start than with your next craft project?
A great selection of fabric available for sale, along with craft items, notions, and sewing accessories - all looking for their new home!

A Fundraiser for Mount Herbert Anglican Parish

Cash only

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758 days ago

Addictive Eaters Anonymous

The Team from Addictive Eaters Anonymous - Christchurch

Monthly AEA Web Events
The AEA Web Event is a monthly online meeting where AEA members from all over the world come together to share their experience, strength and hope. Three members speak for 10 minutes each, followed by member sharing.


The AEA Web Event is held on the 3rd Sunday of … View more
Monthly AEA Web Events
The AEA Web Event is a monthly online meeting where AEA members from all over the world come together to share their experience, strength and hope. Three members speak for 10 minutes each, followed by member sharing.


The AEA Web Event is held on the 3rd Sunday of each month which is this Sunday 16th October at 9.00am.

ALL NEWCOMERS WELCOME.

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759 days ago

World Mental Health Day

NumberWorks'nWords Cashmere

Every year, World Mental Health Day is held on 10th October. The theme for World Mental Health Day 2022 is "Mental Health in an Unequal World".

World Mental Health Day is dedicated to promoting the understanding of mental health education, awareness, and advocacy. It's important … View more
Every year, World Mental Health Day is held on 10th October. The theme for World Mental Health Day 2022 is "Mental Health in an Unequal World".

World Mental Health Day is dedicated to promoting the understanding of mental health education, awareness, and advocacy. It's important to raise awareness of mental health conditions and ensure that communities recognise the part each person has to play in creating a mentally healthy society. World Mental Health Day is a great opportunity to do this.

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