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1566 days ago

The NZ election is delayed until October 17

The Team Reporter from Stuff

Hey neighbours,

Prime Minister Jacinda Ardern has delayed the 2020 election by a month, with the new polling day set for October 17.

Ardern has been under increasing pressure to delay the election, previously set for September 19, after Auckland was placed in a two-week lockdown due to an … View more
Hey neighbours,

Prime Minister Jacinda Ardern has delayed the 2020 election by a month, with the new polling day set for October 17.

Ardern has been under increasing pressure to delay the election, previously set for September 19, after Auckland was placed in a two-week lockdown due to an outbreak of Covid-19 in the community, leading to a halt in most political campaigning.

To read more about the new election date, click here.

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1566 days ago

Honey + Honey Products For Sale

Neil from Halswell

100% NATURAL 100% RAW 100% PURE 100% KIWI.

Blackcurrant & Honey Spread and Blackcurrant and Honey Concentrate.

Beechwood Honey Dew combined with the juice of Blackcurrants to create a taste sensation! There are 2 great options.....

(1) Blackcurrant & Honey Spread ($15.00 for 375gm) – … View more
100% NATURAL 100% RAW 100% PURE 100% KIWI.

Blackcurrant & Honey Spread and Blackcurrant and Honey Concentrate.

Beechwood Honey Dew combined with the juice of Blackcurrants to create a taste sensation! There are 2 great options.....

(1) Blackcurrant & Honey Spread ($15.00 for 375gm) – great for spreading on your toast, crumpets, drizzling over porridge, ice cream, waffles, pancakes, adding to your smoothies for a real taste hit, add boiling water for a delicious fruit drink or my personal favourite – the jar and a spoon! [Ingredients: Pure Canterbury Beechwood Honey Dew, Canterbury Blackcurrant Concentrate, Fructose Sugar (1.9%)]

(2) Blackcurrant & Honey Concentrate ($10.00 for 250ml) – just add water, hot or cold to taste. This is perfect for refreshing drinks, a topping over your ice cream, in smoothies, desserts, over your breakfast cereal or freezing for ice blocks for the kids. Add hot water for a delicious fruit drink - yum!

FREE DELIVERY IN HALSWELL AREA (FOR ORDERS IN EXCESS OF $75.00) OR PICK-UP FROM REARSBY DRIVE IN HALSWELL.

To place an order or for more information please contact Neil on 322-1998 / 027 2886859

Negotiable

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1566 days ago

Honey + Honey Products For Sale

Neil from Halswell

100% NATURAL, 100% RAW, 100% PURE, 100% Kiwi locally produced, honey and bee products including......

HONEY DEW (Runny Honey) 5kg $60.00 1kg $15.00 500g $7.50 250g $5.00
CLOVER 1kg $15.00 500g $7.50 250g $5.00
MANUKA 500g $17.00 250g $10.00
THYME 500g $13.00 250g $8.00

BEESWAX available for those… View more
100% NATURAL, 100% RAW, 100% PURE, 100% Kiwi locally produced, honey and bee products including......

HONEY DEW (Runny Honey) 5kg $60.00 1kg $15.00 500g $7.50 250g $5.00
CLOVER 1kg $15.00 500g $7.50 250g $5.00
MANUKA 500g $17.00 250g $10.00
THYME 500g $13.00 250g $8.00

BEESWAX available for those Food Wraps, wood/leather polish or to use as a lubricant/waterproofing agent 100g JUST $5.00 or 1kg for just $20.00

HONEY COMB 300g $17.50 or 2 for $25.00

HONEY DEW DROPS - Try our delicious and extremely popular Honey Dew Drops - great for soothing sore throats. These are available in Blackcurrant, Lemon and Mint. JUST $9.50 per box or 3 boxes for $24.00 (for a limited time)

We also have great gift ideas, including HONEY GIFT BOXES made up of 3 x 140g glass jars (1* Manuka; 1* Honey Dew; 1* Creamed Clover) in a lovely gift box - JUST $20.00

FREE DELIVERY IN HALSWELL AREA (FOR ORDERS IN EXCESS OF $75.00) OR PICK-UP FROM REARSBY DRIVE IN HALSWELL.

To place an order or for more information please contact Neil on 322-1998 / 027 2886859

Negotiable

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1570 days ago

Throwback Thursday

Nicole Mathewson Reporter from The Press

Traffic at the intersection of High, Lichfield and Manchester streets
circa 1962.

The Majestic Theatre is on the right and the Canterbury Building Society building in the centre, on the corner of High and Manchester streets.

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1567 days ago

Inspector Gamache novels by Louise Penny

Jenny from Hoon Hay

Looking to buy any books in this series. Any condition considered. Text 027 66 09 808

1573 days ago

Bin stickers

The Team from Christchurch City Council

Want a sticker to pop on the lids of your three bins so you can double check what goes in each?

Head down to any of our libraries or service centres and our friendly team will be able to give you a set!

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1568 days ago

Immigration (Immigration NZ) + "Visitor Care Manaaki Manuhiri" programme (Red Cross)

The Team from Citizens Advice Christchurch Area

Although we are currently at Level 2 we are still running our Immigration seminar with of course social distancing measures in place . We are also live streaming the event .
If you wish to come in person it will take place from 7 - 8:30pm on Monday 17 August 2020
at Baylis Lounge, Lincoln Event … View more
Although we are currently at Level 2 we are still running our Immigration seminar with of course social distancing measures in place . We are also live streaming the event .
If you wish to come in person it will take place from 7 - 8:30pm on Monday 17 August 2020
at Baylis Lounge, Lincoln Event Centre, 15 Meijer Drive, Lincoln. People wanting to attend the webinar MUST register for the webinar link by emailing migrant.cabchch@gmail.com or Amy.Penketh@selwyn.govt.nz
If Canterbury moves up Alert Levels over the weekend, the session will be live streamed only (attendees must register in order to receive the webinar link).

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1569 days ago

Bring out the best in your home with Resene!

Resene

Get 25% off Resene premium paints, wood stains, primer and sealers 10L. Plus buy 1 Resene testpot 60ml-80ml get 1 free!

Offer available for Resene DIY Cardholders at Resene owned ColorShops and participating resellers from 12 August – 7 September 2020. If you don’t have a card … View more
Get 25% off Resene premium paints, wood stains, primer and sealers 10L. Plus buy 1 Resene testpot 60ml-80ml get 1 free!

Offer available for Resene DIY Cardholders at Resene owned ColorShops and participating resellers from 12 August – 7 September 2020. If you don’t have a card sign up free online or while you’re in store.
Get your card

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1570 days ago

Dog Runner / walker wanted

Alex from Sydenham

Looking for a dog runner / walker on a regular basis to run / walk a very energetic boy med sized dog. Very friendly good with other dogs and people. Location Sparks Road Halswell end. Just thought if someone was in the area who wanted some hound company without the responsibility of owning your … View moreLooking for a dog runner / walker on a regular basis to run / walk a very energetic boy med sized dog. Very friendly good with other dogs and people. Location Sparks Road Halswell end. Just thought if someone was in the area who wanted some hound company without the responsibility of owning your own dog or if you have a dog that would maybe like company on walks etc.

1569 days ago

Did you know it's time to get eggplants started?

Mei Leng Wong Reporter from NZ Gardener & Get Growing

In this week’s issue we say August is the ideal time to sow eggplants. Plus keep your guard up against cold weather, choose flowers to grow from seed, get a move on with chillies and capsicums, start sowing basil and trick coriander seedlings.

Follow our guide to spring soil preparation and … View more
In this week’s issue we say August is the ideal time to sow eggplants. Plus keep your guard up against cold weather, choose flowers to grow from seed, get a move on with chillies and capsicums, start sowing basil and trick coriander seedlings.

Follow our guide to spring soil preparation and nominate a gardening hero for Ryman Healthcare Gardener of the Year. Plus go in the draw for $35 vouchers from Awapuni Nurseries and sensational new peace lilies from Gellert’s.

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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1569 days ago

Notice of AGM - 28TH AUGUST 10AM

The Team from Citizens Advice Christchurch Area

Citizens Advice Bureau Christchurch Area is holding it's 2020 Annual General Meeting at 10 am on the 28th of August. It is being held at Christchurch North Methodist Church on Harewood road. Our guest speaker is Tony McNeill (Relationship Manager, MBIE Settlement Team within Immigration NZ.) … View moreCitizens Advice Bureau Christchurch Area is holding it's 2020 Annual General Meeting at 10 am on the 28th of August. It is being held at Christchurch North Methodist Church on Harewood road. Our guest speaker is Tony McNeill (Relationship Manager, MBIE Settlement Team within Immigration NZ.) Members of the public are welcome to attend .

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1569 days ago

Use toy figures to make candy jars and bookends

The Team from Resene ColorShop Tower Junction

Use plastic animal figurines to make fun and easy projects for your home painted with Resene testpots. Colourful bookends and fun jar lids.

Make the most of this weekend with this easy step by step project idea from Resene.

Find out how to create your own

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1570 days ago

Pilates and Movement Mat Floor Classes

Roger from Sydenham

Spring into Summer for New Members

FREE Coffee Voucher and 1 complimentary Class of Pilates when you sign up for 10 sessions.

Have you had a little Pilates experience before? do wish to improve your fitness and regain some core strength and tone.

Then give me a call to discuss Pricing on 03 … View more
Spring into Summer for New Members

FREE Coffee Voucher and 1 complimentary Class of Pilates when you sign up for 10 sessions.

Have you had a little Pilates experience before? do wish to improve your fitness and regain some core strength and tone.

Then give me a call to discuss Pricing on 03 3325116

It would be good if you have had a little Pilates experience before but not essential and have no back, neck or shoulder injuries.

Classes now enrolling for my St Pauls venue in Papanui 9.45 am Wednesday mornings.

Classes now enrolling for my 384 Tuam Street venue , 10.00 am
Saturday Mornings.

Offer ends 27th August 2020 ( a Covid 19 precaution class)

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1570 days ago

We are fully operational during alert level 2 & 3

Exceed - we fix windows & doors

Hi Neighbours,

Whether it is an urgent issue that needs fixing or planning for the repair of windows and doors around your home, we can help with everything you need. Our team is fully operational and able to help you during Alert Level 2 & 3 :)

We are following stringent health & safety … View more
Hi Neighbours,

Whether it is an urgent issue that needs fixing or planning for the repair of windows and doors around your home, we can help with everything you need. Our team is fully operational and able to help you during Alert Level 2 & 3 :)

We are following stringent health & safety protocols to ensure the safety of all our customers and teams.
Head to our dedicated Covid-19 updates page for information on our Alert Level 2 & 3 H&S procedures:

Take care, stay safe and be kind to one another!

From your Exceed - we fix windows & doors team

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1570 days ago

Are granny flats a good retirement option?

Mikaela Wilkes Reporter from Homed

Hi everyone, I'm Mikaela, a Stuff Homed reporter. We're doing a story on what granny flats are like as a housing option in retirement. For those of you that are either living in a granny flat, or are the family who built/bought a granny flat to add to your property for an elder family … View moreHi everyone, I'm Mikaela, a Stuff Homed reporter. We're doing a story on what granny flats are like as a housing option in retirement. For those of you that are either living in a granny flat, or are the family who built/bought a granny flat to add to your property for an elder family member, we'd like to hear about why a granny flat was right for you. What was the process of getting one and learning to live together like? If you're happy to share your story and be featured in the article, please email mikaela.wilkes@stuff.co.nz or let us know in the comments below, your message may be used in our story.

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