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797 days ago

OA CONVENTION

Oa from Overeaters Anonymous

Exciting news for all those with eating issues. We have a CONVENTION in Christchurch on the 7-9 October 2022 where the theme is

Life on Life's Terms

Why not connect to the link below:

oasouthisland.nz./convention and find out all about it.

797 days ago

Paint a kid's balance bike

The Team from Resene ColorShop Tower Junction

Update a balance bike with a colourful new look with Resene paints so that it can continue to be enjoyed for years to come!

Find out how to create your own.

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799 days ago

Tai Chi Class - Exercising with Energy

Sandy from Aidanfield

Tai Chi for Joy Class – exercise with energy healing, 1pm Monday, Halswell
Welcome to try your first class for FREE!
Guided by experienced Chinese teacher, Sandy Jiang, an accredited provider of the Strength and Balance Programme (Sport Canterbury)

Venue: Halswell Community Hall, 450 … View more
Tai Chi for Joy Class – exercise with energy healing, 1pm Monday, Halswell
Welcome to try your first class for FREE!
Guided by experienced Chinese teacher, Sandy Jiang, an accredited provider of the Strength and Balance Programme (Sport Canterbury)

Venue: Halswell Community Hall, 450 Halswell Road, Christchurch
Time: Mondays, 8 classes a term

Improving balance, posture, memory, flexibility, energy, immune system, relaxation, and well-being and proven to prevent falls, protecting bones and joints.

Free 1st visit: Come and try the graceful Tai Chi movements

~ the combination of gentle stretching, flowing meditative movements and energy healing ~

Contact your teacher: Sandy Email: sandyjsky@gmail.com

Beginners: 1~ 2 pm
$80 per term ($10) or $12 casual,
$64 per term ($8) or $10 casual for Community Service card or SuperGold card holders
Practising Warm-up, Tai Chi for Arthritis, Qigong (Rotating Tiger, Shaking Plumes or La Qi and Qi Penetrating Therapy)

Experienced: 1 ~ 2:30 pm
$112 per term ($14) or $16 casual,
$96 per term ($12) or $14 casual for Community Service card or SuperGold card holders
Practising Yang style Tai Chi - 8 form and 24 form, Tai Chi Kungfu Fan during the last 30 min

What to bring:
1. Mask use is encouraged.
2. We will sit down about 10 min in between to read a Qigong book (Qigong is the foundation to Tai Chi). If you need reading glasses, please bring them with you.
3. Drinking bottle: a thermal one is suggested
4. Wear comfortable clothes with a pair of flat-soled shoes.

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799 days ago

Countdown Cutlery stamps available

Sarah from Waltham

I have countdown stamps available for anyone that's wants them.
10 stamps in exchange for 4 cans or items of non perishable food.
All food will be donated to the Phillipstown Community Hub food pantry.
Drop off is Ensors road near ferry road butchers.

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799 days ago

Addictive Eaters Anonymous

The Team from Addictive Eaters Anonymous - Christchurch

Attendance at meetings helps members feel a part of the fellowship. Members share how AEA has worked for them and the difference it is making in their lives. AEA holds regular online meetings and welcomes newcomers from around the world

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799 days ago

Luxury Cruising Virtual Information Sessions

The Luxury Cruising Co.

Join Pat from the Luxury Cruising Co this September to discover a unique collection of destinations and packages!

Sessions

Europe Session Tuesday 6th September 11am River Cruising
Land Journeys, Rail Journeys, Private Jet Tours, Small Ship Cruising, Luxury Yacht Cruising.

Canada/Alaska … View more
Join Pat from the Luxury Cruising Co this September to discover a unique collection of destinations and packages!

Sessions

Europe Session Tuesday 6th September 11am River Cruising
Land Journeys, Rail Journeys, Private Jet Tours, Small Ship Cruising, Luxury Yacht Cruising.

Canada/Alaska Session on Thursday 8th September 11am
Canadian Rockies with Alaska Cruise, Eastern Canada with New England Cruise, Rockies with Rail, Rockies with Calgary Stampede

Australia on Tuesday 13th September 11am
Kimberly Small Ship Cruising, 4WD Touring, Tasmania, Luxury Wilderness Camps, Discover a wide range of options available.

Asia Session on Thursday 15th September 11am
Discover Touring and River Cruises available in Vietnam, Cambodia, Japan and South Korea

Luxury Cruising on Tuesday 20 September at 11am
An overview of Luxury Cruising Worldwide and expedition cruising in Antarctica and the Arctic

Click here to register your interest or contact 0800 214 9925
Visit https://luxurycruising.co.nz/
Register Now

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819 days ago

Local body elections

Graham & Christine from Kennedys Bush

Hey everyone, traditionally local body elections see a rather poor voter turnout but can I issue a heartfelt personal plea for everyone to get involved?
Apart from any other issues, climate disruption is increasingly impacting our communities, with repair/maintenance/insurance costs increasing as… View more
Hey everyone, traditionally local body elections see a rather poor voter turnout but can I issue a heartfelt personal plea for everyone to get involved?
Apart from any other issues, climate disruption is increasingly impacting our communities, with repair/maintenance/insurance costs increasing as adverse and erratic weather events multiply. And science tells us that this is just the beginning.
We need councillors who are there to represent the interests of our entire community - including our young folk and unborn generations. Let's leave our kids with a low-carbon economy and a liveable climate.

800 days ago

Shooting incident in Christchurch CBD

The Team from Neighbourly.co.nz

Police were alerted just after 11.15am on Tuesday (30 August) that a man has been injured in a serious incident in Christchurch central. It is believed that the man has been shot and has now been taken to the hospital.

Armed police are present around the area near the roundabout of Hereford St … View more
Police were alerted just after 11.15am on Tuesday (30 August) that a man has been injured in a serious incident in Christchurch central. It is believed that the man has been shot and has now been taken to the hospital.

Armed police are present around the area near the roundabout of Hereford St and Stanmore Rd and cordons are likely to stay in place for the afternoon while the scene examination is underway. Motorists are best to stay away from the area to avoid delays.

Police are asking for anyone with information or concerns to make contact by:
- calling 105 and quoting file number 220830/8157
- sharing information anonymously via Crime Stoppers on 0800 555 111 or www.crimestoppers....

UPDATE: Cordons were lifted at 4.15pm

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802 days ago

60+ free VHS videotapes - mystery, sci-fi, comedy, drama

Grant from Halswell

Great selection of 35+ videotapes in English and 30+ videos dubbed or subtitled in Greek - all in plain plastic covers (no artwork).

Titles include:
Danielle Steel’s Changes
Dead Before Dawn
Death Cruise
Empty Cradle
Extremities
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Great selection of 35+ videotapes in English and 30+ videos dubbed or subtitled in Greek - all in plain plastic covers (no artwork).

Titles include:
Danielle Steel’s Changes
Dead Before Dawn
Death Cruise
Empty Cradle
Extremities
Family Album (Danielle Steel)
Farrah Fawcett: All of Me
Hard Evidence (aka A Day of Reckoning, Justice in a Small Town)
In the Arms of a Killer (foreign dubbed – possibly French)
Jaclyn Smith’s Workout for Body & Balance
Jacqueline Bouvier Kennedy
Kaleidoscope (Danielle Steel)
Rage of Angels
Rage of Angels: The Story Continues (2 tapes)
Satan’s School for Girls
Saturn 3
A mix of horror, sci-fi, drama, comedy, mystery, romance and more

Videos feature Farrah Fawcett, Kate Jackson, Cheryl Ladd, Jaclyn Smith, Richard Chamberlain, Burt Reynolds, Roger Moore, Dean Martin, Bruce Boxleitner, Armand Assante, Angela Lansbury, Beau Bridges, Jeff Bridges, Kirk Douglas, Michael Nouri, Jameson Parker, Sonny Bono, Sam Elliot, Katherine Ross, Andy Griffith, Lea Thompson, Peter Weller, Robert Wagner, Perry King, Kris Kristofferson, John Shea, Dean Stockwell, Nigel Terry, Shelley Winters, Lloyd Bridges, Diane Ladd, Rick Schroder and more.

The Greek ones are:
A Death in California (2 tapes)
Between Two Women
Black Death (aka Quiet Killer)
Dancing with Danger
Empty Cradle
Extremities
Jacqueline Bouvier Kennedy
Lisa
Logan's Run
Murder in a College Town (aka What Happened to Bobby Earl?)
Murder in Texas
Nightmare in the Daylight
Now & Forever
Poison Ivy
Purple Hearts
Rage of Angels
Satan's School for Girls
Saturn 3
Settle the Score
Somebody Killed Her Husband
Sunburn
The Bourne Identity
The Grace Kelly Story
The Mystery of Flight 1501 (aka Aftermath)
The Stranger Within
The Users
Thunder & Lightning
Victim of Rage (aka Cries Unheard: The Donna Yaklich Story)
Windmills of the Gods

These movies star Farrah Fawcett, Kate Jackson, Cheryl Ladd, Jaclyn Smith, James Russo, Sara Gilbert, Drew Barrymore, Tom Skerrit, Christopher Reeve, Jeffrey Nordling, Ian McShane, Diane Ladd, Lloyd Bridges, Colleen Dewhurst, Charles Grodin, Art Carney, Ken Howard, Armand Assante, Michael Nouri, Sam Elliott, Ed Marinaro, Rick Schroder, James Franciscus, Kristian Alfonso, Michael York, Jenny Agutter, Staci Keanan, Robert Colby, Ken Wahl, Jeff Bridges, David Carradine, John Forsythe, Tony Curtis, Joan Fontaine, Michelle Phillips, Robert Wagner, Hilary Swank, Brad Johnson and more.

Pick up from Halswell, Christchurch

Free

802 days ago

Expect the unexpected

Stuff

Generally Famous is Stuff's new podcast in which Simon Bridges finds out what makes his generally famous - but always interesting - guests tick.

So far, Simon's had Olympian Eric Murray and digital entrepreneur Lucy Blakiston in the hot seat. And there's … View more
Generally Famous is Stuff's new podcast in which Simon Bridges finds out what makes his generally famous - but always interesting - guests tick.

So far, Simon's had Olympian Eric Murray and digital entrepreneur Lucy Blakiston in the hot seat. And there's more exciting guests to come each Wednesday.
Listen now

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802 days ago

Good as gold!

The Team from Neighbourly.co.nz

These folks are 'salt of the earth' and deserve a gold medal for the joy they bring to their neighbourhoods.

Their neighbours have nominated them as Nice Neighbours recently, winning them a small prize and some recognition in the local papers.

If you are lucky enough to have a … View more
These folks are 'salt of the earth' and deserve a gold medal for the joy they bring to their neighbourhoods.

Their neighbours have nominated them as Nice Neighbours recently, winning them a small prize and some recognition in the local papers.

If you are lucky enough to have a Nice Neighbour, you can nominate them on our Nice Neighbour page. We can't wait to hear all about them!

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804 days ago

Don't forget Dad! Just one week to go Neigbours

The Team from NZ Compare

Whether he's a new dad, a super special father figure or a many times grandad, find the perfect present to spoil him with PriceMe.

Read our handy gift guide to get those last minute Father's Day shopping ideas, while PriceMe's easy to use cost comparison website will save you the … View more
Whether he's a new dad, a super special father figure or a many times grandad, find the perfect present to spoil him with PriceMe.

Read our handy gift guide to get those last minute Father's Day shopping ideas, while PriceMe's easy to use cost comparison website will save you the $$$!!

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804 days ago

Clever Cantamath competitors

The Team Reporter from The Press

Cantamath returned to Christchurch on Wednesday after being postponed two years in a row due to Covid restrictions.

The normally annual mathematics competition involves students in years 6 to 10.

The winners of this year's teams competition were:

- Year 7: 1st Cobham Intermediate, … View more
Cantamath returned to Christchurch on Wednesday after being postponed two years in a row due to Covid restrictions.

The normally annual mathematics competition involves students in years 6 to 10.

The winners of this year's teams competition were:

- Year 7: 1st Cobham Intermediate, 2nd Heaton Normal School, 3rd Middleton Grange.

- Year 8: four teams reached the golden 100 points 1st Rangi Ruru, 2nd Queenspark Primary School, 3rd Christ the King School, also to reach 100 points Cobham Intermediate.

- Year 9: 1st with 100 golden points St Andrew’s College Team 1, 2nd Burnside High School Team 3, 3rd Christ’s College Team 1.

- Year 10: 1st with 100 golden points Papanui High School Team 1 (pictured), 2nd Christ’s College Team 1, 3rd Burnside High School Team 2.

The overall winners of the Cantamath Displays Competition were Jessica Ritchie (year 8 from Christ the King School) for her dynamic model and Noah Palmer (year 7 from Beckenham Te Kura o Pūroto) for his dynamic model.

Congratulations to the winners and all those involved.

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833 days ago

Something I love about Halswell

Gordon from Halswell

I walk my dog twice a day and take photos that catch my eye on my walks. I never run out of subjects as Halswell is blessed with a huge variation of parks and walks, including the infamous Halswell Quarry Park
My neighbours on our community FB site, always look forward to my shots, they give great… View more
I walk my dog twice a day and take photos that catch my eye on my walks. I never run out of subjects as Halswell is blessed with a huge variation of parks and walks, including the infamous Halswell Quarry Park
My neighbours on our community FB site, always look forward to my shots, they give great encouragement and support, as do the dog owners of my FB page "Dogs in Halswell'. I take photos of local dogs who take a treat and sit for a photo.
We have a great community who give ideas and recommendation to one another.
What is there not to love about Halswell?

804 days ago

Temporary chlorination for Riccarton water

The Team Reporter from The Press

Water in parts of Riccarton and Addington is being temporarily chlorinated.

It comes after regular testing revealed the presence of several total coliforms, an indicator of bacterial contamination.

The indicator bacteria are not harmful, but their presence showed there was a
pathway for … View more
Water in parts of Riccarton and Addington is being temporarily chlorinated.

It comes after regular testing revealed the presence of several total coliforms, an indicator of bacterial contamination.

The indicator bacteria are not harmful, but their presence showed there was a
pathway for other contaminants, such as E coli, to get into the supply.

Christchurch City Council head of three waters Helen Beaumont said the chlorination began on Thursday as a precautionary measure while investigations were done to determine the root cause of the contamination.

“Being able to quickly activate chlorination when there is an actual or potential contamination event is an important part of our water safety toolkit," she said in a statement.

“Ongoing testing will be carried out to help us understand the cause of contamination, and to ensure the chlorine is doing its job. A low level of chlorine will be remain in place while we carry out work to assess any ongoing risk to the water supply."

Beaumont said people in Riccarton and parts of Addington may smell or taste chlorine in their water.

The chlorine was harmless but if residents were concerned about the taste, they could keep drinking water in a jug in the fridge. The chlorine taste would dissipate naturally over a few hours.

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