Templeton, Christchurch

2148 days ago

Poll: Should babies be allowed in cafes and restaurants?

Georgia Reporter from Stuff

While Jill Murphy was sitting at a cafe down with her partner and two-year-old daughter, a woman at the next table sighed loudly and said in a dismayed tone: "People want to go out and enjoy their food, you know. They don't want to have to put up with children."

She wrote in her … View more
While Jill Murphy was sitting at a cafe down with her partner and two-year-old daughter, a woman at the next table sighed loudly and said in a dismayed tone: "People want to go out and enjoy their food, you know. They don't want to have to put up with children."

She wrote in her opinion piece that she felt guilty for ruining everyone's lunch. To read more about her experience, click here.

So we want to know your views on young children in cafes and restaurants. Take part in our poll below! If you've got a view on this topic, share it with us in Stuff Nation.

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Should babies be allowed in cafes and restaurants?
  • 63.6% Yes
    63.6% Complete
  • 15% No
    15% Complete
  • 21.4% I think cafes should be more child friendly
    21.4% Complete
3628 votes
2149 days ago

kittens

Cathrine from Yaldhurst

two kittens wanted for country home please text me on 0277422089 0r send me a message thanks

2148 days ago

Caravan For Sale in Excellent Condition

Nick from Lincoln

This caravan is in exceptional original condition.
Comes complete with:
new wof, new registration, new electrical wof
stone guards on both front body and front window
fridge and separate freezer
extra long extension cord
2 awnings - one full length complete with skirting
one porch awning over the … View more
This caravan is in exceptional original condition.
Comes complete with:
new wof, new registration, new electrical wof
stone guards on both front body and front window
fridge and separate freezer
extra long extension cord
2 awnings - one full length complete with skirting
one porch awning over the door
sleeps 4
spare wheel
jockey wheel
hot and cold water
always been stored in shed

price - $13,950 ono

Price: $13,950

2148 days ago

Feed a family for $30

LIFE Community

Over 135, 000 kiwi kids are living in households without basic food in the house. And 4 in 10 families that live in poverty are the working poor. This means many New Zealanders struggle to put food on the table at Christmas.

Since 2001, we have delivered almost 100,000 Christmas Boxes to … View more
Over 135, 000 kiwi kids are living in households without basic food in the house. And 4 in 10 families that live in poverty are the working poor. This means many New Zealanders struggle to put food on the table at Christmas.

Since 2001, we have delivered almost 100,000 Christmas Boxes to families in need throughout New Zealand. By giving $30, you can help us to bring over 15,000 boxes of food to kiwi families this Christmas. 100% of your donation goes directly to feed a family.
Donate here

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2148 days ago

The Warehouse and Variety provide Twice the Joy

The Warehouse New Zealand

This year, The Warehouse and Variety – the Children's Charity, have teamed up to bring the joy of Christmas to families who would otherwise go without. Every child deserves to be happy on Christmas day, but for many New Zealand families, stretching the budget to buy gifts and share a special… View moreThis year, The Warehouse and Variety – the Children's Charity, have teamed up to bring the joy of Christmas to families who would otherwise go without. Every child deserves to be happy on Christmas day, but for many New Zealand families, stretching the budget to buy gifts and share a special family meal is out of reach.

Instore you can purchase a $10 voucher, which will gift a toy from sponsors Hasbro or Mattel to the value of $25, or you can purchase a gift and leave in the donation boxes provided.

Head in-store to share the Christmas joy.
Shop now

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2149 days ago

Garage Sale - 63 Roydon Drive, 8am start Saturday 10th

John from Templeton

Double garage full with lots of quality items. Garden tools, kitchen stuff, pet beds and accessories, toys, pictures, tent, clothes, sports and travel bags, Christmas Tree and more

Negotiable

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2149 days ago

LEGO!

Toni from Halswell

Assorted LEGO and Instruction books - Mostly LEGO friends

Price: $30

2149 days ago

Study here, work here.

Ara Institute of Canterbury

At Ara Institute of Canterbury, we’re committed to providing trades training opportunities that meet the employment needs of our local communities and lead to local jobs. Mathew Jack experienced this first hand when he took a course in heavy automotive engineering at our Timaru campus. After … View moreAt Ara Institute of Canterbury, we’re committed to providing trades training opportunities that meet the employment needs of our local communities and lead to local jobs. Mathew Jack experienced this first hand when he took a course in heavy automotive engineering at our Timaru campus. After Mathew completed his eight-month course, he found employment with Smallbone in Ashburton, where he lives.

He says the “excellent training” he received prepared him well for the job. “It set me up to excel in an exciting and demanding career.” In Timaru, we’ve got programmes in engineering trades, electrical, automotive and painting and decorating starting in February. You can learn all about them here.
Find out more!

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2150 days ago

Oven Cleaner

Diane from Halswell

Has anyone got some suggestions for an oven cleaner able to clean an oven in Brighton. Thank you

Free

2151 days ago

Proposed Hornby Community Centre Market Day

Linda Turner from Hornby Community Care Centre

Christmas is just around the corner so here's a chance to sell your arts, crafts, homemade items, and assorted goods. The market day would be held at the Hornby Community Centre grounds on the Saturday 8th of December 2018 from 2pm-5pm. The cost of a stall would be $10.
If you are interested … View more
Christmas is just around the corner so here's a chance to sell your arts, crafts, homemade items, and assorted goods. The market day would be held at the Hornby Community Centre grounds on the Saturday 8th of December 2018 from 2pm-5pm. The cost of a stall would be $10.
If you are interested in registering for a stall, please contact Linda Turner at the Hornby Community Centre (03 3499793), email: hornbycommunitycentre@xtra.co.nz or Facebook messenger

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2150 days ago

PROPOSED COMMUNITY CENTRE MARKET DAY

Linda Turner from Hornby Community Care Centre

Thank you to those who have shown support for our Market Day. If you are interested in having a stall below is a link for our registration form which can be completed online or I can send a hard copy if you let me know.

2150 days ago

Neighbours of NZ Road Trip

The Team from Neighbours Aotearoa

Hello again! Sam and Cissy here, your Neighbours Day Aotearoa coordinators. It's been an amazing couple of weeks, as we gear up for our Neighbours of New Zealand Road Trip. Thank you so much to everyone who dropped us a line, sent a message, or commented on facebook - we so appreciate it! We … View moreHello again! Sam and Cissy here, your Neighbours Day Aotearoa coordinators. It's been an amazing couple of weeks, as we gear up for our Neighbours of New Zealand Road Trip. Thank you so much to everyone who dropped us a line, sent a message, or commented on facebook - we so appreciate it! We were absolutely inundated with offers - and we're SO SORRY if we've missed anyone, or haven't gotten back to you - please get in touch again - email me - sam@neighboursday.org.nz.

Road Trip Itinerary - neighboursday.org.nz...

We're hitting the road in the lead up to our 10th celebration of Neighbours Day Aotearoa. As we drive across the country we’ll be running workshops and reaching out to meet people who are working to create great neighbourhoods across New Zealand. These interactive workshops are for anyone planning a Neighbours Day Event, or supporting other people.

Come along, share ideas, and get the support you need to put on a great Neighbours Day Aotearoa event!
Check out our Road Trip page for a list of our confirmed destinations and scheduled workshops, be sure to check back soon as we confirm further workshops. Also! Don't forget to follow us on Facebook to follow our facebook live updates as we hit the road!

Start your engines! www.youtube.com...

2150 days ago

Got an opinion on fireworks? Share it with us

Georgia Reporter from Stuff

Hi neighbours,

Is it time to ban the private sale of fireworks in favour of public displays only? Or is Guy Fawkes just a bit of flammable fun?

Would you like to see tighter restrictions on fireworks or are you a sparkler fiend who sees no problem with celebrating safely at home?

We want to know… View more
Hi neighbours,

Is it time to ban the private sale of fireworks in favour of public displays only? Or is Guy Fawkes just a bit of flammable fun?

Would you like to see tighter restrictions on fireworks or are you a sparkler fiend who sees no problem with celebrating safely at home?

We want to know your opinion on the debate. To share your views in Stuff Nation, click here.

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2150 days ago

Life in Christchurch Transport Survey

The Team from Christchurch City Council

While roadworks and road closures remain a key issue, more people are finding it easy to travel by car compared to last year.

What do you make of the results of the latest Life in Christchurch Survey? Head to Newsline for a full breakdown.

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2151 days ago

Earthquake prone buildings

The Team from Christchurch City Council

Local emergency services have told us the routes they need to use in the event of an earthquake.

Have we missed any key transport routes in the district?

Check out the map and have your say here: bit.ly...

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