Upper Riccarton, Christchurch

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1640 days ago

Gloucester Male canary or a pair wanted

Lois from Broomfield - Hei Hei

Has anyone got, or know someone who has a male or a pair of Gloucester canaries for sale please, at a reasonable price thanks

1645 days ago

Zero rates plan scrapped as Christchurch council struggles to contain coronavirus fallout

Nicole Mathewson Reporter from The Press

Residents in Christchurch face a rates increase of between 3.5 and 5.5 per cent next year to plug a $90 million hole in the city council’s purse left largely by the coronavirus pandemic.

Hopes for a much-vaunted lowering of the increase to zero have been dashed, with staff warning the policy … View more
Residents in Christchurch face a rates increase of between 3.5 and 5.5 per cent next year to plug a $90 million hole in the city council’s purse left largely by the coronavirus pandemic.

Hopes for a much-vaunted lowering of the increase to zero have been dashed, with staff warning the policy would cause “unprecedented” redundancies, jeopardise projects and flout direct advice from the Government.

The authority also faces borrowing more than $100m over the next two years to pay for its coronavirus response and make up for an expected $61.8m in lost dividends from the trading companies it owns.

Read more here.

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1641 days ago

Carpet & underlay

Russell from Avonhead

4.5m x 3.3m Green /Grey carpet in reasonable condition
Call 0274318450 to arrange viewing---Avonhead. Christchurch

Free

1641 days ago

NZ's secret treehouse escape

Trupti Biradar Reporter from Stuff Travel

Who knew this fairytale treehouse was just 10 minutes from Whangārei?

1642 days ago

Just what you need, right nearby

Four Square

Hot chicken and fresh salad 4 the easy dinner? Apples and a loaf of bread 4 the lunchbox panic? Bacon and eggs 4 breakfast in bed?

Whether it’s easy munches, school lunches or Sunday brunches, your Four Square has everything you need to keep life nice, easy and local.

Four Square. Just … View more
Hot chicken and fresh salad 4 the easy dinner? Apples and a loaf of bread 4 the lunchbox panic? Bacon and eggs 4 breakfast in bed?

Whether it’s easy munches, school lunches or Sunday brunches, your Four Square has everything you need to keep life nice, easy and local.

Four Square. Just what you need, right nearby.
Find out more

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1642 days ago

We are open

Wairakei Road Bible Church

We are now able to meet again. We will be having a sharing time of our highs and lows during lockdown. Perhaps you have found it difficult during that time, or have questions. Feel free to join us. 10am Sunday 31st

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1645 days ago

Will you be visiting New Brighton's new hot pools?

Nicole Mathewson Reporter from The Press

Tickets for the first three days of Christchurch's new hot pools sold out in less than 24 hours.

The Christchurch City Council confirmed on Tuesday that the New Brighton hot salt water pools, named He Puna Taimoana, will open on Saturday, the start of Queen's Birthday Weekend.

By … View more
Tickets for the first three days of Christchurch's new hot pools sold out in less than 24 hours.

The Christchurch City Council confirmed on Tuesday that the New Brighton hot salt water pools, named He Puna Taimoana, will open on Saturday, the start of Queen's Birthday Weekend.

By Wednesday morning, the website for the hot pools showed all 600 available slots had been booked out for Saturday, Sunday and Monday. Tuesday still had plenty of spots available.

Entry to the new pools is allowed only through online bookings, and sessions are limited to 50 people due to Covid-19 restrictions.

* Photo taken in February 2020 while the pools were still under construction.

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1643 days ago

Reduce your home-office energy bills

EECA

With so many of us spending more time at home due to the COVID-19 pandemic, many people’s energy bills are skyrocketing. But it doesn’t have to be that way.

Here are 5 simple, easy to implement ideas and tips for cutting down your domestic power bills to save yourself some cash.
Find out more

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1643 days ago

Do you run a small business?

Stuff Prosper

Business owners consistently show initiative, hard work and resilience - and more than ever over the past few weeks.

Prosper has launched a small business survey to gauge the scale of Covid-19's impact.

It'll only take a few minutes to complete - and will help us, help small … View more
Business owners consistently show initiative, hard work and resilience - and more than ever over the past few weeks.

Prosper has launched a small business survey to gauge the scale of Covid-19's impact.

It'll only take a few minutes to complete - and will help us, help small businesses like yours, in weeks and months to come.
Take the survey

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1643 days ago

BRICKS

Julie from Bryndwr

We have a pile of red cleaned bricks and smaller pile of red uncleaned bricks.

Approx 900 cleaned bricks and 50 plus uncleaned. Cleaned means the mortar has been taken off them = hours of chipping away.

$600 ono for all. Pick up in Bryndwr.

Price: $600

1643 days ago

Buy one get one Free

Katrina from Healthworks Pharmacy Ilam

BUY ONE, GET ONE FREE! Don't miss this amazing offer on Clinicians Magnesium 625! A high absorption formula this product supports healthy energy levels, muscular recovery and relaxation, protein and fat synthesis as well as heart support.Offer available while stock lasts. Delivery Available. … View moreBUY ONE, GET ONE FREE! Don't miss this amazing offer on Clinicians Magnesium 625! A high absorption formula this product supports healthy energy levels, muscular recovery and relaxation, protein and fat synthesis as well as heart support.Offer available while stock lasts. Delivery Available. Available for purchase on line, follow the link.

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1643 days ago

**Learn English**

MissyE Teacher from It's Learning Time Tutoring **English**

Reduce Your Anxiety! Learn English!!!

Contact Today! 029 127 6310
FB @ ILTTUTORING
WeChat ID: LearnEnglishTutoring

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1644 days ago

Look at these great Local Likes...

Neighbourly.co.nz

Hey Lolly Shop and Placemakers Christchurch! Your neighbours really LIKE you! Check out these awesome shoutouts from your local community. Thanks for being such a special part of your community. Make a Local Like

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1644 days ago

Tai Chi Beginners Class Re-starting on Monday, the 8th of June

Sandy from Aidanfield

Tai Chi for Joy Class
Guided by experienced Chinese teacher, Sandy Jiang, an accredited provider of the Strength and Balance Programme

Improving balance, posture, memory, flexibility, energy, immune system, relaxation, and well-being and proven to prevent falls, protecting bones and joints.

Free … View more
Tai Chi for Joy Class
Guided by experienced Chinese teacher, Sandy Jiang, an accredited provider of the Strength and Balance Programme

Improving balance, posture, memory, flexibility, energy, immune system, relaxation, and well-being and proven to prevent falls, protecting bones and joints.

Free 1st visit: Come and try the graceful Tai Chi movements
~ the combination of yoga, gentle stretching, energy healing and meditation ~

Time: Mondays, 8 classes a term
Classes re-start from 8 June

Beginners: 1~ 2 pm
$72 per term ($9) or $11 casual,
$56 per term ($7) or $9 casual for Community Service card or SuperGold card holders

Experienced: 1 ~ 2:30 pm
$104 per term ($13) or $15 casual,
$88 per term ($11) or $13 casual for Community Service card or SuperGold card holders

Contact your Tai Chi teacher: Sandy Jiang 03 260-125, sandyjsky@gmail.com

1644 days ago

WIN: A Resene makeover

Jo Haywood Reporter from Homed

Hey neighbours, thanks to everyone who nominated an essential worker to win one of three Resene prize packs, each including a Resene colour consultation, a $350 Resene voucher and the latest Resene fan decks.

The lucky winners are: Lee-Ann Hodgson, in Hunterville, Susannah Aho, in Auckland, and … View more
Hey neighbours, thanks to everyone who nominated an essential worker to win one of three Resene prize packs, each including a Resene colour consultation, a $350 Resene voucher and the latest Resene fan decks.

The lucky winners are: Lee-Ann Hodgson, in Hunterville, Susannah Aho, in Auckland, and Chad Birt, in Titahi Bay. Congratulations!

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