Sumner, Christchurch

Ryman’s Walk in Wednesdays

Ryman’s Walk in Wednesdays

Ryman villages across the country are open every Wednesday in November.

1551 days ago

Christchurch souvenir shop made just $21 last week

Jake Kenny Reporter from Community News

Hey neighbours,

A scarf, a pair of gloves and a bag of lollies. That was all Jackie Qiu sold at her Christchurch souvenir shop last week.

The three sales amounted to $21.19 (scarf $10; gloves $5; lollies $6.19 down from $6.99). A normal winter week would see her sell $2000 to $3000 of stock, but … View more
Hey neighbours,

A scarf, a pair of gloves and a bag of lollies. That was all Jackie Qiu sold at her Christchurch souvenir shop last week.

The three sales amounted to $21.19 (scarf $10; gloves $5; lollies $6.19 down from $6.99). A normal winter week would see her sell $2000 to $3000 of stock, but most of Qiu’s customers are international tourists, reduced to a trickle since the onset of the Covid-19 pandemic. Sales are down more than 90 per cent.

“I still need to pay rent, and then I still need to pay mortgage, “ she said.

Remember to support local businesses folks.

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1546 days ago

New Christchurch Hospital car park expected to be 1000 short of what is needed

Jake Kenny Reporter from Community News

Hi Cantabs,

A new car park being planned for Christchurch Hospital is expected to provide a further 450 spaces – still almost 1000 short of what experts feel is needed.

Years of inadequate facilities around the central city hospital have seen staff threatened with fines for parking on nearby … View more
Hi Cantabs,

A new car park being planned for Christchurch Hospital is expected to provide a further 450 spaces – still almost 1000 short of what experts feel is needed.

Years of inadequate facilities around the central city hospital have seen staff threatened with fines for parking on nearby Hagley Park, medics camping out in their cars to secure spots and nursing staff attacked at night during lengthy walks back to where they have parked.

Plans for a new parking building are expected to be announced by the Government in the next few weeks, and National’s deputy leader and Ilam MP Gerry Brownlee said he had been reliably informed the proposal offers 450 spaces.

Does 450 spaces sound like enough to you?

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1541 days ago

Source Quality Yearling Bulls

PGG Wrightson Ltd

In the market for yearling bulls? We know every advantage counts in the farming industry. Advantage is exactly what we give the breeders and farmers we partner with.

PGG Wrightson Livestock Genetics combine decades of hands-on rural experience with the most comprehensive data available.

We … View more
In the market for yearling bulls? We know every advantage counts in the farming industry. Advantage is exactly what we give the breeders and farmers we partner with.

PGG Wrightson Livestock Genetics combine decades of hands-on rural experience with the most comprehensive data available.

We partner with forward-thinking breeders and farmers to enhance animal performance and improve business results.

If you’re looking for better business results, then view upcoming PGG Wrightson Yearling Bull Sales around New Zealand.
Find out more

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1542 days ago

Visions Art Gallery presents - Glenn Howman

Kylie from Mount Pleasant - Redcliffs

visionsandvino.co.nz...
Based in Christchurch, New Zealand, Glenn is a self taught PENCIL ARTIST of 30 years. Drawing has always been a passion for Glenn, from early artistic experiences at High School. "I have a liking for pencil/graphite works with a hint of colour. With this series of … View more
visionsandvino.co.nz...
Based in Christchurch, New Zealand, Glenn is a self taught PENCIL ARTIST of 30 years. Drawing has always been a passion for Glenn, from early artistic experiences at High School. "I have a liking for pencil/graphite works with a hint of colour. With this series of 'Goldie' replicas, "I hope I can venture into my own 'Modern version of Goldie's. I can't wait to showcase my works to the wider Kiwi community and beyond."

1544 days ago

How has Christchurch changed for you since the Sept 4, 2010 earthquake?

Jake Kenny Reporter from Community News

Happy Friday Cantabs,

Today marks the 10-year anniversary of the September 4, 2010 earthquake. A decade on, what are some of the biggest changes to Christchurch since then?

Our photographers returned to the sites of some of the worst damage wreaked by the magnitude 7.1 earthquake five years ago.… View more
Happy Friday Cantabs,

Today marks the 10-year anniversary of the September 4, 2010 earthquake. A decade on, what are some of the biggest changes to Christchurch since then?

Our photographers returned to the sites of some of the worst damage wreaked by the magnitude 7.1 earthquake five years ago. They returned again this year – 10 years since the quake struck – to see how much the sites have changed.

What's changed most for you? Give us your thoughts below.

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1545 days ago

Poll: Upcycling Award finalists *VOTES ARE OPEN!*

Resene

We need your help! The calibre of entries for this year's Resene Upcycling Awards has blown us away. We now need YOU to vote for your favourite below. The four designs with the most votes will each receive a $200 Resene voucher and a $300 Prezzy® card!

Find out more about each entry here. … View more
We need your help! The calibre of entries for this year's Resene Upcycling Awards has blown us away. We now need YOU to vote for your favourite below. The four designs with the most votes will each receive a $200 Resene voucher and a $300 Prezzy® card!

Find out more about each entry here. If you entered and didn't make the cut, don't worry! There's still spot prizes and other special category winners that are yet to be announced...

Thanks for voting; your clever neighbours thank you!

Upcycling Award finalists *VOTES ARE OPEN!*
  • 8.1% 1. Plant Drawers (Lee Morris from Levin)
    8.1% Complete
  • 6.4% 2. Garden Fridge Box (Daniel Todd from Linton)
    6.4% Complete
  • 16.6% 3. Plastic Spool Racetrack (Helen McFetrish from Hei Hei/Hornby)
    16.6% Complete
  • 20.2% 4. Playhouse (Pete Knewstubb from Waikanae)
    20.2% Complete
  • 12% 5. Remu Wall Art (Richard Barnett from Huntsbury)
    12% Complete
  • 3.4% 6. Pink and Grey Desk (Fran Bellingham from Hataitai)
    3.4% Complete
  • 7.6% 7. Kid's Kitchen (Wendy van der Voort from Hoon Hay)
    7.6% Complete
  • 25.5% Plastic Knives, Forks & Spoons Bird (Edith Gibson from Mount Albert)
    25.5% Complete
2384 votes
1544 days ago

Do you know what to plant in the garden right now?

Mei Leng Wong Reporter from NZ Gardener & Get Growing

In this week’s issue we say you can grow herbs even in small gardens. Plus get cracking with spring seed sowing, repot houseplants, sow sweet peas, feed rhubarb plants, and look after newly-planted fruit trees. Follow this month’s guide to plants to sow and grow and meet the 2020 Houseplant … View moreIn this week’s issue we say you can grow herbs even in small gardens. Plus get cracking with spring seed sowing, repot houseplants, sow sweet peas, feed rhubarb plants, and look after newly-planted fruit trees. Follow this month’s guide to plants to sow and grow and meet the 2020 Houseplant Hero. Plus go in the draw for Tui potato growing products and Mr Fothergill’s ultimate gardening 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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1544 days ago

Make a desk organiser

The Team from Resene ColorShop Ferrymead

Messy desk, messy life, so they say. Even if you disagree with the sentiment, there’s something calming about having an organised desk that lets you concentrate on being productive on the work that matters.

Keep your desktop clutter free with this clever DIY desk organiser. This one uses a … View more
Messy desk, messy life, so they say. Even if you disagree with the sentiment, there’s something calming about having an organised desk that lets you concentrate on being productive on the work that matters.

Keep your desktop clutter free with this clever DIY desk organiser. This one uses a green/blue paint palette, but get creative with the Resene colours that you love.

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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1545 days ago

A saucy rebrand brings te reo Māori to Kiwi fridges and dinner tables

The Team Reporter from Stuff

Hi neighbours,

Are you looking for a new pantry staple? A Canterbury restaurateur has launched his own te reo Māori-branded tomato sauce after boycotting another for “bastardising” the language.

Fush owner Anton Matthews has teamed up with Barkers to produce Kīnaki Tomato after removing … View more
Hi neighbours,

Are you looking for a new pantry staple? A Canterbury restaurateur has launched his own te reo Māori-branded tomato sauce after boycotting another for “bastardising” the language.

Fush owner Anton Matthews has teamed up with Barkers to produce Kīnaki Tomato after removing Watties from his Christchurch restaurant because the company poked fun at Māori place names in an advertising campaign.

Matthews, who has become well-known for championing the country’s indigenous language, is proud to have te reo Māori on sauces displayed on his tables.

When he went in search of a new sauce to accompany his kaimoana (fish) and chips in January, they picked a sauce they loved, and asked the Geraldine-based condiment producer if it could collaborate on a label.

“I’m really stoked that they’ve taken a chance on us.”

To read more about Kīnaki Tomato, click here

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1544 days ago

Summing up the September 4, 2010, earthquake

Nicole Mathewson Reporter from The Press

We recently asked you to share one word you associate most with the September 4, 2010, earthquake in Canterbury.

We suggested it could be a word that described how your life or your community had changed, or one that took you back to the very moment the earth shook.

Your suggestions have been … View more
We recently asked you to share one word you associate most with the September 4, 2010, earthquake in Canterbury.

We suggested it could be a word that described how your life or your community had changed, or one that took you back to the very moment the earth shook.

Your suggestions have been collated into a word cloud - shared below -revealing the overwhelming feelings held by Cantabrians about the disaster.

Visit press.co.nz for more coverage of the quake's 10th anniversary.

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1544 days ago

Making a difference to your skin

Turn Back Time Beauty

I have been in the Cosmetic Industry for over 20yrs in Australia & NZ. We offer all beauty treatments, however my passion is making a difference to your skin! We have an amazing LED Light Therapy Machine that can do 4 different colours at the same time for different problems on your face.

I … View more
I have been in the Cosmetic Industry for over 20yrs in Australia & NZ. We offer all beauty treatments, however my passion is making a difference to your skin! We have an amazing LED Light Therapy Machine that can do 4 different colours at the same time for different problems on your face.

I bring in Mismo Skincare & Mineral Makeup from Australia as I couldn’t find a NZ product to back, that was natural but also active enough to make a visible difference to my customers skin & at a very affordable price!

To give you an idea of how potent Mismo is, they include a lot of Hylauronic Acid in many of their product range, but its not just a minimal percentage of the product like many of the large companies do, but Mismo uses Pharmaceutical grade Hylauronic Acid, that helps replenish moisture that is lost over the years to keep your skin plump & hydrated.
Find out more

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1546 days ago

Diary of a Christchurch bus passenger in a pandemic - what have you seen?

Jake Kenny Reporter from Community News

Stuff reporter and regular Christchurch bus user Vicki Anderson observes how her fellow passengers have reacted to mandatory mask wearing on public transport.

What has your public transport experience been like since the introduction of mandatory masks? Share in the comments below.

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1545 days ago

'Emotional' reunion as new Christchurch Hospital helipad gets test run

Jake Kenny Reporter from Community News

Kate Murney doesn’t remember anything from the first time she was flown to Christchurch Hospital, but she won’t forget the second time.

The 67-year-old mother of three was rushed to hospital in December 2013 with acute septicemia, a serious blood infection. Her family was told she wasn’t … View more
Kate Murney doesn’t remember anything from the first time she was flown to Christchurch Hospital, but she won’t forget the second time.

The 67-year-old mother of three was rushed to hospital in December 2013 with acute septicemia, a serious blood infection. Her family was told she wasn’t going to make it, but miraculously, she survived.

She returned to Christchurch Hospital on Thursday to visit the new helipad atop the new Hagley Acute Services building and to thank those who saved her life.

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1545 days ago

Ferrymead Lions PEA STRAW Sale. Saturday 5th Sept

Bernard from Sumner

Note the new venue for the Redcliffs sale: now at McCormacks Bay Rd, Redcliffs end.
Please order in advance for deliveries.

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1545 days ago

Cuban Heel Dance Shoes

Cathy from Bromley

Size 9.5 Paul Wright black cuban Heel Dance Shoes. Daughter has outgrown.
Txt or phone 0211110058. Thanks

Price: $10

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