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663 days ago

A Morning with Sir Ashley Bloomfield

Kevin Hickman Retirement Village

Sir Ashley Bloomfield was New Zealand’s Director-General of Health from June 2018 to July 2022 and became a familiar figure as the public face of the health response to the COVID-19 pandemic.

His vast career experiences over the last 25 years in public policy and health leadership include … View more
Sir Ashley Bloomfield was New Zealand’s Director-General of Health from June 2018 to July 2022 and became a familiar figure as the public face of the health response to the COVID-19 pandemic.

His vast career experiences over the last 25 years in public policy and health leadership include being based at the World Health Organization in Geneva, working on non-communicable disease prevention and control with a global focus.

Join us for a morning with Sir Ashley Bloomfield as he shares insight into his career and the challenges he faced during uncertain times.

Time: Wednesday 8 February, 10.30am
Location: Online.

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664 days ago

5 Beautiful Dragonfly Photos

Joanne from Hornby

3 large and 2 smaller pics for a perfect grouping. Mounted and ready to hang

Price: $120

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665 days ago

Kohuhu (native tree)

Kelly from Bryndwr

Pittospotum tenuifolium, excellent hedging plant that thrives in most conditions. Small black/purple flowers that are attractive to pollinators. 25 in stock at time of listing, price is per plant.

Pickup in Bryndwr, payment by cash or bank transfer.

Price: $9

666 days ago

Gelz by Sonia - affordable gel nails in Prebbleton

Anne-Marie Neighbourly Lead from Hornby

My friend trained in gel nails in 2005, and after taking a break to have her children, she has recently opened a home studio.

To update her portfolio, she is offering very reasonable rates, see photos below.

Look her up on Facebook as Gelz by Sonia, If you don't have FB you can email her… View more
My friend trained in gel nails in 2005, and after taking a break to have her children, she has recently opened a home studio.

To update her portfolio, she is offering very reasonable rates, see photos below.

Look her up on Facebook as Gelz by Sonia, If you don't have FB you can email her a soniabrougham@yahoo.co.nz. She is an absolutely lovely lady!

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666 days ago

DVD

Vicki from Hornby

Jeeves & Wooster - The complete Second Season 0272961155

Price: $20

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666 days ago

DVD

Vicki from Hornby

UFO - Gerry Anderson - quite rare - 4 set boxed 0272961155

Price: $20

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666 days ago

DVD

Vicki from Hornby

Hogans Heroes The sixth and final season, very good condition
0272961155

Price: $20

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666 days ago

DVD

Vicki from Hornby

The complete fifth season 4 discs, very good condition 0272961155

Price: $20

667 days ago

Funky fridge makeover

The Team from Resene ColorShop Tower Junction

Is your fridge looking dated and dull? Turn an eyesore into a conversation starter with this clever chalkboard transformation using Resene SpaceCote Low Sheen.

Follow out easy instructions.

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674 days ago

Italian Language Lessons

Jan Tedesco from Società Dante Alighieri di Christchurch

There are still places left for the Friday morning Absolute Beginners course which starts on Friday 10th February at 9.30am-11am. This is held at Kohinga: St. Albans Community Centre, 1049 Colombo Street (Edgeware Road end). Please email dantechch@gmail.com or ring Jan on 021-2394090 for more … View moreThere are still places left for the Friday morning Absolute Beginners course which starts on Friday 10th February at 9.30am-11am. This is held at Kohinga: St. Albans Community Centre, 1049 Colombo Street (Edgeware Road end). Please email dantechch@gmail.com or ring Jan on 021-2394090 for more information.

671 days ago

Poll: Are uniform rules at schools sexist?

The Team from Neighbourly.co.nz

Many schools allow female students to wear earrings but male students aren't allowed to have an ear stud. Is it time to get rid of gender-based rules in regards to jewellery?

Share your thoughts below - write NFP if you don't wish your comments to be shared in the community … View more
Many schools allow female students to wear earrings but male students aren't allowed to have an ear stud. Is it time to get rid of gender-based rules in regards to jewellery?

Share your thoughts below - write NFP if you don't wish your comments to be shared in the community paper's We Say You Say column.

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Are uniform rules at schools sexist?
  • 49.6% Yes, the same rules for everyone is best
    49.6% Complete
  • 34% No, let's stick to the tradition
    34% Complete
  • 3.9% I don't know - I'd need more information
    3.9% Complete
  • 12.5% Get rid of uniform and clothing rules altogether
    12.5% Complete
4536 votes
671 days ago

No time frame to have Christchurch bus exchange back up and running

Nicole Mathewson Reporter from The Press

By reporter Poppy Clark:

Christchurch’s intercity bus exchange is closed for a second day, and Environment Canterbury says it has “no time frame” for when it will be back up and running.

On Monday morning passengers were advised to get up earlier to catch their bus in time for the … View more
By reporter Poppy Clark:

Christchurch’s intercity bus exchange is closed for a second day, and Environment Canterbury says it has “no time frame” for when it will be back up and running.

On Monday morning passengers were advised to get up earlier to catch their bus in time for the start of the working week.

Buses were using the Manchester St Super Stop as a temporary interchange location after technical difficulties caused the bus exchange in town to close.

With different routes having to be taken and times not being displayed, Watford said the Manchester St Super Stop was like waiting for a connecting flight at the airport, bus rider Kayleigh Watford said.

“If you miss your first one it means your second one is messed up."

Regular commuter Mina Morgan was confused and frustrated by the Manchester St Super Stop.

“Everybody is rushing, everybody is running, everybody is trying to get to work and on time without getting late.”


Morgan said he wanted more structure and organisation if the closure of the interchange was going to continue.


On its Facebook page, Metro Canterbury said the building had been “impacted by a technology outage”.

Environment Canterbury public transport general manager Stewart Gibbon said some scheduled maintenance by their supplier had caused an unexpected outage which affected the interchange.

“The technology system that manages bay allocation and bay door operations at the interchange is not functioning, meaning we are currently unable to operate the interchange effectively and safely,” he said.


“Our normal contingency for interchange unavailability has been put in place, meaning the Manchester St super stops are the designated central city bus stop until this issue is resolved. Route 17 customers should use the route’s stops on Hereford St.”

When asked when the bus exchange would reopen, regional council Environment Canterbury refused to be interviewed and instead said the Metro Canterbury Facebook page would be updated as news came to hand.

It said there was no time frame for the bus exchange to be operating again as normal.

City councillor for Central Ward Jake McLellan said the closure was “frustrating and disappointing”.

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668 days ago

Boys Navy Blue School Pants Size 6 ( South Hornby Primary ? )

Sharon from Broomfield - Hei Hei

These boys School pants are in Near New Condition.
They were bought new for my son to wear during winter time but they were the wrong ones for his school.
( my mother who bought them said they came from of the clothing rack that had South Hornby Primary school clothing on. )

The Navy Blue … View more
These boys School pants are in Near New Condition.
They were bought new for my son to wear during winter time but they were the wrong ones for his school.
( my mother who bought them said they came from of the clothing rack that had South Hornby Primary school clothing on. )

The Navy Blue long pants have pockets on the side of the legs and on the back of the pants.
Size 6, please see all photos.
# pick up is in Hei Hei area.

From a smoke free house inside.
# Please not time Wasters, only real buyers. Thank you.

Price: $10

668 days ago

NOW OPEN: "Y-Art Studio" and Gallery - Watercolours by Therese

Therese from Burnside

A wonderful, rare opportunity!

I am a local watercolour artist who is passionate about New Zealand birds and landscapes. I paint in my studio at home, which is located at the end of a picturesque cottage garden path.

From Tues 24 to Sun 29 Jan 2023, I am opening my art studio to the public … View more
A wonderful, rare opportunity!

I am a local watercolour artist who is passionate about New Zealand birds and landscapes. I paint in my studio at home, which is located at the end of a picturesque cottage garden path.

From Tues 24 to Sun 29 Jan 2023, I am opening my art studio to the public for the first time. A small gallery is set up in my studio to display some of the work that I do.

You are most welcome to come along and see some of my work, and find out what has inspired me to paint.

Viewing:- Tues 24 to Sun 29 January, 10am – 3pm.
Location: - 60 Greers Road (close to Memorial Ave), Burnside, Christchurch. Parking on the street.
Web: www.tboustead.nz...

668 days ago

Canterbury HERB Society meeting TONIGHT Memorial Ave

Michele from Avonhead

Summer herbs, candles and enfleurage...
7pm Thursday January 26th 2023
Public Meeting reminder. Avice Hill Craft Centre - 395 Memorial Ave

We will be discussing using summer herbs and herb flowers, and hope to be extracting scent essential oils using the ancient method of enfleurage, and … View more
Summer herbs, candles and enfleurage...
7pm Thursday January 26th 2023
Public Meeting reminder. Avice Hill Craft Centre - 395 Memorial Ave

We will be discussing using summer herbs and herb flowers, and hope to be extracting scent essential oils using the ancient method of enfleurage, and making scented beeswax candles.
PLEASE BRING A HANDFUL OF FRESH SCENTED ROSE PETALS FOR ENFLEURAGE, AND SOME ESSENTIAL OIL FOR THE CANDLE.
Pine, rosemary, orange, cinnamon, clove, or eucalyptus are suggested.
Please also bring something edible and herbal to share,
Admission is free for Members of the Society, and costs $5 for visitors. 𝗪𝗲 𝘄𝗲𝗹𝗰𝗼𝗺𝗲 𝗻𝗲𝘄 𝗺𝗲𝗺𝗯𝗲𝗿𝘀 - Membership costs $15 per year. You can join using the online form at
forms.gle... . You can also join at a Public Meeting.

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