Templeton, Christchurch

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Whether it's a new building going up or a strange noise you keep hearing, ask your neighbours here.

2622 days ago

Strong end to dominant season

Matthew Salmons Reporter from Selwyn & Ashburton Outlook

Congratulations to our Selwyn Netball finals winners; Lincoln Netball Club and Halswell RL Netball Club!

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2622 days ago

Detective dogs sniff out 'brown snot' bee disease

Reporter Selwyn & Ashburton Outlook

American Foul Brood (AFB) corrupts and destroys bee hives all over the country, but thanks to some local know-how and highly trained dogs it's easier to detect. Have you had the sniffer dogs around your hives?

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2623 days ago

Voting is now open!

Electoral Commission

Hi neighbours! Did you know that voting is now open for the 2017 General Election? This means you can vote whenever you’re ready.

You can even enrol at any advance voting place if you haven’t already.

To find your closest advance voting place, simply check your EasyVote pack or you can … View more
Hi neighbours! Did you know that voting is now open for the 2017 General Election? This means you can vote whenever you’re ready.

You can even enrol at any advance voting place if you haven’t already.

To find your closest advance voting place, simply check your EasyVote pack or you can check here.
Find out more

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2626 days ago

Leather Lounge Suite

Firas from Lincoln

Hi All,
I am selling my lovely lounge suite which includes (3 + 1 + 1 seats lounge and the cushions).
In excellent condition. Genuine leather.
Brown colour.
Down size home and this must go.
From smoke and pets free home.
Must pick up from Lincoln, Flemington Subdivision
I will help to … View more
Hi All,
I am selling my lovely lounge suite which includes (3 + 1 + 1 seats lounge and the cushions).
In excellent condition. Genuine leather.
Brown colour.
Down size home and this must go.
From smoke and pets free home.
Must pick up from Lincoln, Flemington Subdivision
I will help to load them into your trailer.
For view please text/call
(021 0821 2981)

Price: $900

2623 days ago

CGHS student wins first Windsor Art Gallery high school art competition

Shannon Beynon Reporter from Christchurch Mail

Congratulations to all the students who took part in the first Windsor Art Gallery competition last week. The judges had a hard time coming up with a winner. All entries are on show at the art gallery until September 20 - check out the next generation of brilliance today!

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2624 days ago

Need inspiration for the school holidays?

Ara Institute of Canterbury

With an exciting range of activities on offer, the school holidays are the perfect time for students in Years 9-13 to experience Ara and have a whole lot of fun while they’re at it.

Our holiday workshops aim to educate and entertain through hands-on experiences. There are opportunities to … View more
With an exciting range of activities on offer, the school holidays are the perfect time for students in Years 9-13 to experience Ara and have a whole lot of fun while they’re at it.

Our holiday workshops aim to educate and entertain through hands-on experiences. There are opportunities to build robots and rockets, launch a mission to Antarctica and explore Japanese language and culture. All of our October holiday workshops are FREE. To secure a place, register online today!
Find out more

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2624 days ago

4 red geum plants

Grant from Halswell

These have become too big for where they were in our garden. 4 free plants - am sure they will come away again with fresh growth if you trim them back. Pick up from Longhurst Halswell

Free

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2625 days ago

85+ Theatre Programs - spanning 5 decades

Grant from Halswell

85+ Theatre Programs - spanning 5 decades

This collection has been collated sinced 1971 and includes programmes from Christchurch New Zealand, Auckland, Sydney, London and Broadway USA Playbills etc.

There are brass band concerts, Last Night of the Proms, Canterbury Children's Theatre … View more
85+ Theatre Programs - spanning 5 decades

This collection has been collated sinced 1971 and includes programmes from Christchurch New Zealand, Auckland, Sydney, London and Broadway USA Playbills etc.

There are brass band concerts, Last Night of the Proms, Canterbury Children's Theatre and Court Theatre shows along with big name musicals such as Chicago, Les Miserables, The Phantom of the Opera, The Wizard of Oz, La Cage aux Folles, Singing in the Rain and more.

Also some big name stars such as Dame Edna Everage, Pat Phoenix from Coronation Street in Gaslight, comedian Dave Allen, Kenneth McKellar, Andy Stewart, Dame Maggie Smith and international travelling shows such as The Irish Guards, Grimethorpe Colliery Band, Disney on Parade and the Moscow Circus.

Huge variety - some programmes also include the tickets and reviews.

Great collection for theatre lover.

Pick up from Halswell, Christchurch

Price: $40

2624 days ago

St John Ambulance fundraiser

Walter Town from Rolleston Indoor Bowls

On Saturday 16th September the Rolleston social Indoor Bowling Club are running our annual fundraising tournament for St Johns at the Rolleston Community Centre 94 Rolleston Drive. Entries are now open. Teams to be of 4 with a maximum of 2 competition playing players per team. Entries fees $20 per … View moreOn Saturday 16th September the Rolleston social Indoor Bowling Club are running our annual fundraising tournament for St Johns at the Rolleston Community Centre 94 Rolleston Drive. Entries are now open. Teams to be of 4 with a maximum of 2 competition playing players per team. Entries fees $20 per team. Each team to provide a raffle prize and a plate for supper. This is a fun evening suitable for all of the family. Hall opens at 6:45 pm and play commences @ 7:30 pm.
Enquires/Entries to:
walter.town@clear.net.nz: [03]-347-2190
Entries to be in by Friday 15th Sept.

Come along and help us to show our appreciation to St Johns for the wonderful service that they provide to our community in our time of need.

2625 days ago

Fire up the barbie; Meat Week is on!

FreshChoice New Zealand

We're celebrating Meat Week in our stores - this week only! You'll find a rack full of savings on your mince, steak, roasts, drumsticks, plus more! It's a perfect time to stock up on your meat favourites while prices are hot, and firing up the BBQ with friends and family. Find out more

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2625 days ago

Have you seen this butterfly?

Mei Leng Wong Reporter from NZ Gardener & Get Growing

New Zealand's endemic southern blue butterfly (Zizina oxleyi) is now common only in Otago and Canterbury. Small populations of the southern blue can still be found within the wide distribution of the common blue in the North Island, but their future is unclear.

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2626 days ago

9/9 at 9am at no 9- Garage Sale 9 Cricklewood Place

Rowena from Avonhead

Hi there
we are holding a garage sale tomorrow
Beginning at 9am
Don't come any earlier please - we will still be preparing I'm sure.
Special interest for jigsaw puzzle lovers
Beautiful rat cage with accessories
Queen sized slat bed.
and lots of the usual "treasures"

2627 days ago

Poll: Mahuru Māori: what does mana mean?

Reporter Selwyn & Ashburton Outlook

Morena.
Here's our fourth challenge for the week, leading up to next week's Māori Language Week - we'll be running these over the weekend as well, so only toru more to go.
How good is your reo? We're going to challenge you to guess what common Māori words and phrases mean … View more
Morena.
Here's our fourth challenge for the week, leading up to next week's Māori Language Week - we'll be running these over the weekend as well, so only toru more to go.
How good is your reo? We're going to challenge you to guess what common Māori words and phrases mean every day this week. Take your best guess - and no cheating (Googling) until after you've guessed!

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Mahuru Māori: what does mana mean?
  • 20% Power, physical strength
    20% Complete
  • 4% Love, affection
    4% Complete
  • 8% Hope, optimism
    8% Complete
  • 68% Prestige, great authority
    68% Complete
25 votes
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