Templeton, Christchurch

Next Saturday is our online garage sale

Next Saturday is our online garage sale

So check out your home and take some photos of items that you want to sell!

1150 days ago

'Still sinking in': Grace Prendergast's mum reacts to Olympic gold medal win

Jake Kenny Reporter from Community News

Hi neighbours,

Sally Prendergast could not bear to look as her daughter raced towards a first Olympic gold medal.

Grace Prendergast and Kerri Gowler were hot favourites to win the women's pair final after setting the world’s fastest time in the semi-final in Tokyo on Wednesday.

But the … View more
Hi neighbours,

Sally Prendergast could not bear to look as her daughter raced towards a first Olympic gold medal.

Grace Prendergast and Kerri Gowler were hot favourites to win the women's pair final after setting the world’s fastest time in the semi-final in Tokyo on Wednesday.

But the odds did nothing to ease Sally Prendergast's nerves going into Thursday's final.

She conceded she “didn’t even watch the end”.

Sally Prendergast told Stuff she was "wide awake" overnight with excitement and nerves, but said the family was confident in the pair's ability.

Grace Prendergast, who was born in Christchurch in 1992, began rowing for Villa Maria College out of Avon Rowing Club in Christchurch in 2007.

Read the full story by clicking 'Read More' below.

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1150 days ago

Wooden butterfly

The Team from Resene ColorShop Hornby

Recreate a Kiwiana classic using butterflise and Resene testpots.

Find out how to create your own.

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1153 days ago

On tonight information evening on the Hornby Centre (Leisure Centre and Library)

Marco from Hornby

Come along tonight 6.30pm at the Hornby Club (formally known as the Hornby Workingmens Club) as the Christchurch City Council presents the latest information on the Hornby Centre (Leisure Centre and Library).

Your chance to also give feedback on what activities you would like to see in the Leisure… View more
Come along tonight 6.30pm at the Hornby Club (formally known as the Hornby Workingmens Club) as the Christchurch City Council presents the latest information on the Hornby Centre (Leisure Centre and Library).

Your chance to also give feedback on what activities you would like to see in the Leisure Centre and Library.

1151 days ago

Wish dinner time was a little...simpler?

The Team from HelloFresh

Hi Neighbours, back to school has thrown your routine into chaos? HelloFresh has dinner sorted for you. With our +20 quick and easy recipes (covering a range of dietary needs with new ones added every week!), dinner time will become a delicious breeze🌿

With no lock-in contracts, you can … View more
Hi Neighbours, back to school has thrown your routine into chaos? HelloFresh has dinner sorted for you. With our +20 quick and easy recipes (covering a range of dietary needs with new ones added every week!), dinner time will become a delicious breeze🌿

With no lock-in contracts, you can pause, skip or cancel your subscription at any time. You can also switch up your plan sizes and delivery times to suit your household and schedule.

Sign up today and get up to $100 off across your first 4 boxes with code “NEIGHBOUR”. All you need to do is cook!
Order now

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1151 days ago

2 & 3 bedroom villas available now!

Silverstream Retirement Village

Silverstream Retirement Village has some exquisite villas freshly available. Even one three bedroom with a double garage.

It’s resort style living, in the heart of Christchurch.

Get in touch today!
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1151 days ago

Wanted: Unused paint and smallish to medium sized window

Abi from Lincoln

Hi,

I am on the lookout for these items ideally for free but could pay something towards them.

Do you have any paint that you don't want anymore and not sure what to do with? I can give it a home for you !! The paint colour doesn't matter, whatever you have will be fine.

Also hunting … View more
Hi,

I am on the lookout for these items ideally for free but could pay something towards them.

Do you have any paint that you don't want anymore and not sure what to do with? I can give it a home for you !! The paint colour doesn't matter, whatever you have will be fine.

Also hunting for a small to medium sized window that ideally can open and shut. If you have one that you do not need anymore then let me know. Again not fussed on colour or type i.e. aluminum, wood, etc.

Please get in touch if you can help.

Thanks in advance,

Abi

Free

1152 days ago

More shopping on the way with new Christchurch retail complex

Nicole Mathewson Reporter from The Press

One of Christchurch’s busiest retail suburbs is to get another complex of shops and hospitality outlets.

New shopping centre, The Railyard, will replace the Equestrian Hotel in Hornby which closed earlier this year after more than 50 years of serving patrons.

Covering almost a hectare in size … View more
One of Christchurch’s busiest retail suburbs is to get another complex of shops and hospitality outlets.

New shopping centre, The Railyard, will replace the Equestrian Hotel in Hornby which closed earlier this year after more than 50 years of serving patrons.

Covering almost a hectare in size the complex will comprise six buildings, with a mix of double and single storey buildings, and parking for more than 100 cars.

1157 days ago

TIME names Christchurch and Northland among 'world's greatest places'

Nicole Mathewson Reporter from The Press

Christchurch and Northland have both made TIME’s list of the “World’s Greatest Places of 2021”.

The New York-based magazine and website drew upon its global network of correspondents and contributors to compile the 100-strong list “as a tribute to the people and businesses at the … View more
Christchurch and Northland have both made TIME’s list of the “World’s Greatest Places of 2021”.

The New York-based magazine and website drew upon its global network of correspondents and contributors to compile the 100-strong list “as a tribute to the people and businesses at the forefront” of the travel, tourism and hospitality industries so badly affected by the Covid-19 pandemic.

Christchurch was commended for its ongoing transformation in the wake of the earthquake that reduced much of the city to rubble a decade ago.

While the rebuild is not complete, TIME contributor Jessica Wynne Lockhart noted vacant lots were “regularly filled with creative and interactive installations such as hammock forests and a coin-operated dance floor.”

Do you think Christchurch is one of the world's greatest places? Share your thoughts in the comments below.

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1152 days ago

Addictive Eaters Anonymous

The Team from Addictive Eaters Anonymous - Christchurch

I love our way of life...
I started dieting when I was 12 years old. I wasn’t overweight but I felt pudgy and I wanted a new boy at school to like me. Somehow, I obtained a calorie counting book and quickly memorized it. Each day, I tried hard to reach my goal of eating a certain number of … View more
I love our way of life...
I started dieting when I was 12 years old. I wasn’t overweight but I felt pudgy and I wanted a new boy at school to like me. Somehow, I obtained a calorie counting book and quickly memorized it. Each day, I tried hard to reach my goal of eating a certain number of calories. It was well below what I needed to eat as a growing child, but I didn’t see it that way at the time. I just wanted to get rid of my squishy stomach and eat a little less. Thus began a powerful obsession with being thin and trying to control my eating. But I also couldn’t see that at the time. I didn’t realize how much mental energy and time I spent thinking about what I was eating, when, and how much, or how inadequate I felt for not being perfect or thin enough.

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1152 days ago

60+? Book your vaccination now.

The Team from Ministry of Health

Are you aged 60+? If so, go to BookMyVaccine.nz now to reserve your spot to get the COVID-19 vaccination.

You can be vaccinated at any point from now – there’s no cut off.

Getting vaccinated is the best way to protect you and your whānau from COVID-19.

The stronger our immunity, the … View more
Are you aged 60+? If so, go to BookMyVaccine.nz now to reserve your spot to get the COVID-19 vaccination.

You can be vaccinated at any point from now – there’s no cut off.

Getting vaccinated is the best way to protect you and your whānau from COVID-19.

The stronger our immunity, the greater our possibilities.

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1153 days ago

Parenting seminar: Helping teens with study & career choices

Grant from Halswell

This free seminar at the University of Canterbury will assist parents and caregivers of Year 10-13 students with skills to help their teens plan their futures and evaluate study options.

TIME: 7pm to 8:30pm

Choose the date that suits you best:

3 August: www.eventbrite.co.nz...

10 August: … View more
This free seminar at the University of Canterbury will assist parents and caregivers of Year 10-13 students with skills to help their teens plan their futures and evaluate study options.

TIME: 7pm to 8:30pm

Choose the date that suits you best:

3 August: www.eventbrite.co.nz...

10 August: www.eventbrite.co.nz...

1153 days ago

Chasing glory at the Olympics@RYMAN

We may be an official partner of the New Zealand Olympic Team, but within our villages it’s residents who are chasing Olympic glory.
So many Ryman residents have passions and pastimes that they continue to thrive at within our villages. Therefore, creating an event like Olympics@RYMAN is a prime… View more
We may be an official partner of the New Zealand Olympic Team, but within our villages it’s residents who are chasing Olympic glory.
So many Ryman residents have passions and pastimes that they continue to thrive at within our villages. Therefore, creating an event like Olympics@RYMAN is a prime example of how we pioneer the way for our residents.
Events include swimming, bowls, cycling, relay walking and Quiznastics. To up the ante, we’ve incorporated technology solutions to enhance events and to enable residents to connect with all 41 Ryman villages, including those across the Tasman, while they compete!
Learn more

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1158 days ago

Hosting All Blacks at smaller stadium could cost Christchurch $1.2 million

Nicole Mathewson Reporter from The Press

The city council is holding an extraordinary meeting on Thursday to discuss changing the preliminary design after it emerged the original concept – with a seating capacity of up to 30,000 – would blow the budget by $131.4m. A venue with 5000 fewer seats is now being mooted.

By adopting the new… View more
The city council is holding an extraordinary meeting on Thursday to discuss changing the preliminary design after it emerged the original concept – with a seating capacity of up to 30,000 – would blow the budget by $131.4m. A venue with 5000 fewer seats is now being mooted.

By adopting the new stadium design concept, securing a major test match – against the likes of Australia, South Africa and the Lions – would require the city to pay an incentive fee, up to about $1.2 million.

With 30,000 seats, it is understood the fee could be closer $800,000.

Read more here.

1154 days ago

Grape Vine Pruning workshop

Lois from Lincoln

Check out the Events page for our exciting workshop on 14th August - pop it in your diary!
Click on the link below to view the poster and driving instructions.
Bring your named secateurs and learn to improve your pruning skills.
$5.00 donation goes towards maintaining our community garden.
We are … View more
Check out the Events page for our exciting workshop on 14th August - pop it in your diary!
Click on the link below to view the poster and driving instructions.
Bring your named secateurs and learn to improve your pruning skills.
$5.00 donation goes towards maintaining our community garden.
We are delighted to deliver this workshop in collaboration with the Lincoln Community Garden team and to have Matt King from Lone Goat Winery as our presenter.
The venue is the training vineyard for Viticulture students, thank you Bernard for your support.

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1154 days ago

A perfect match with free recruitment service

Competenz

"We’d been trying to recruit a young person for a couple of years", says Stainless Machinings owner Brian Lawry. “We’d been in touch with local high schools to arrange work experience at our precision component business and liaised with many career advisors and even advertised at … View more"We’d been trying to recruit a young person for a couple of years", says Stainless Machinings owner Brian Lawry. “We’d been in touch with local high schools to arrange work experience at our precision component business and liaised with many career advisors and even advertised at Manukau Institute of Technology (MIT), but with no success.”

After years of searching for a new recruit for their business, Auckland engineering firm Stainless Machinings turned to Competenz’s free job matching service to find them an ideal candidate.
In the space of a few short months, school leaver Stuart Martin joined the company.

Read the full story at the link below.
If you are an employer looking for the right apprentice for your business, get in touch with us to make use of our free job matching service

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