Waimairi Beach, Christchurch

Got a question about your lawn or backyard?

Got a question about your lawn or backyard?

Ask a Crewcut Lawn & Garden expert (and an ex-Black Caps coach!) now. Head here.

1930 days ago

Addictive Eaters Anonymous

The Team from Addictive Eaters Anonymous - Christchurch

Monthly AEA Web events are held on the third Saturday (Greenwich Mean Time) of each month.
For August it is 8am Sunday 18th (NZ time).
For newcomers interested in receiving a Zoom invitation for the event, please email aeawebevent@gmail.com.

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1930 days ago

Ideas for creative teens

The Team from Resene ColorShop Shirley

Using just paint and wallpaper, transform boring shelves into something even your teen will love.

Combine your favourite Resene colours and wallpapers. Make the most of this weekend with this easy step by step project idea from Resene.

Find out how to create this quick and easy project … View more
Using just paint and wallpaper, transform boring shelves into something even your teen will love.

Combine your favourite Resene colours and wallpapers. Make the most of this weekend with this easy step by step project idea from Resene.

Find out how to create this quick and easy project yourself

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1930 days ago

What are you doing next week ?

The Team from Citizens Advice Christchurch Area

Are you looking for a new challenge then why not look at volunteering with Citizens Advice Bureau? We are looking for people to join our Central City team based at the ARA campus. If you would like to know more about volunteering with us, we have a video of one of our fab volunteers talking about … View moreAre you looking for a new challenge then why not look at volunteering with Citizens Advice Bureau? We are looking for people to join our Central City team based at the ARA campus. If you would like to know more about volunteering with us, we have a video of one of our fab volunteers talking about her experiences on the Volunteering Canterbury website - just use the link below or go to our facebook page to learn more .

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1931 days ago

Vote for Get Growing!

Mei Leng Wong Reporter from NZ Gardener & Get Growing

NZ Gardener's ezine Get Growing is in the running to win the Magshop People's Choice Award. Click through to their website to help us win, and you could nab yourself this De'Longhi espresso machine valued at $1,099 or an Icona Capitals kettle and toaster package valued at $369. … View moreNZ Gardener's ezine Get Growing is in the running to win the Magshop People's Choice Award. Click through to their website to help us win, and you could nab yourself this De'Longhi espresso machine valued at $1,099 or an Icona Capitals kettle and toaster package valued at $369. Simply click on the link, register your details once, then vote each day until voting closes on September 4

1931 days ago

Christchurch school shut due to suspected gastroenteritis outbreak

Nicole Mathewson Reporter from The Press

Haeata Community Campus will be closed on Friday due to a suspected outbreak of acute viral gastroenteritis.

The decision not to open the Aranui school was made following consultation with the Canterbury District Health Board (CDHB).

In a statement on the school's Facebook page, principal … View more
Haeata Community Campus will be closed on Friday due to a suspected outbreak of acute viral gastroenteritis.

The decision not to open the Aranui school was made following consultation with the Canterbury District Health Board (CDHB).

In a statement on the school's Facebook page, principal Andy Kai Fong said the Breezes Rd site will now "undergo a deep clean".

"Given student and staff illness, the Canterbury District Health Board (CDHB) have advised us to close the entire school for [Friday]," he said.

"This means there can be no students or staff at school [on Friday]. We apologise for any inconvenience but minimising the chance of spread is the most important priority."

The social media post also included information about gastroenteritis, the "suspected cause" of the bug.

Advice from the CDHB says "gastroenteritis is an infection of the stomach and bowel".

"When people say they have a 'tummy bug' they usually mean gastroenteritis," the information said.

"Most of the time a virus causes it but bacteria can also cause it. The infection causes runny or watery bowel motions (diarrhoea) and sometimes vomiting. It is very easy to spread."

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1931 days ago

Poll: Are you happy owning your own home, or renting?

Paul Reporter from Stuff

Are we happier owning our own home or renting?

It turns out one answer does not fit all.

Some people feel more "grounded" owning their own home, giving them the feeling they're planning for the future and creating a legacy. But there are people who think the opposite. Read more

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Are you happy owning your own home, or renting?
  • 90.7% Prefer to own
    90.7% Complete
  • 9.3% Prefer to rent
    9.3% Complete
1953 votes
1932 days ago

Poll: Do you consider yourself to be happy?

Paul Reporter from Stuff

New Zealand is one of the happiest countries in the world, but how do you even define happiness?

There's a growing body of research on happiness showing the things that make us happier, and things that detract from our happiness. Read more from our "Good Life Guide" here.

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Do you consider yourself to be happy?
  • 75.5% Yes, I am happy
    75.5% Complete
  • 24.5% No, I am not happy
    24.5% Complete
1316 votes
1933 days ago

CANADA ON SALE

SKI Travel

Hi neighbours. Take advantage of the winter season. Don't hibernate, fly to Canada for a ski adventure!

At SKI CANADA enjoy long runs, minimal queues and incredible snow.

CANADA ON SALE now. Book by 31 August to get one of these great ski packages starting from *$2,585 pp.

Includes … View more
Hi neighbours. Take advantage of the winter season. Don't hibernate, fly to Canada for a ski adventure!

At SKI CANADA enjoy long runs, minimal queues and incredible snow.

CANADA ON SALE now. Book by 31 August to get one of these great ski packages starting from *$2,585 pp.

Includes airfares on Air Canada, 7 nights accommodation, lift passes and transfers.

Special conditions apply.
Find out more

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1938 days ago

Cloud Ocean proposes mothballing Christchurch water bottling plant

Nicole Mathewson Reporter from The Press

A controversial water bottling plant in Christchurch could be mothballed with the loss of 125 jobs.

Cloud Ocean Water, which operates a water bottling plant at Belfast, announced on Wednesday it proposed to mothball its two production lines "due to challenging market conditions and working … View more
A controversial water bottling plant in Christchurch could be mothballed with the loss of 125 jobs.

Cloud Ocean Water, which operates a water bottling plant at Belfast, announced on Wednesday it proposed to mothball its two production lines "due to challenging market conditions and working capital constraints".

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1934 days ago

Out of My Mind - our latest podcast is now live

The Team Reporter from Stuff

Stuff's new podcast, Out of My Mind, is a series of true stories about mental health, told by the people who’ve been there.

In each episode, one person talks to journalist Adam Dudding about their life, and the view from inside their head. These first-person dispatches from the front … View more
Stuff's new podcast, Out of My Mind, is a series of true stories about mental health, told by the people who’ve been there.

In each episode, one person talks to journalist Adam Dudding about their life, and the view from inside their head. These first-person dispatches from the front lines of mental health are moving, yet also full of moments of surprise, tenderness and humour.

There are seven episodes. Two are available now and the following five will be released each Monday. Listen to the latest podcast here.

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1937 days ago

Missing MGP Pink/Teal Scooter

Nicola from Burwood

Hi Everyone, my daughters scooter went missing last weekend from waitakiri primary school, she forgot it after school on Friday... if anyone has seen it please let me know? Thanks :)

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1934 days ago

Notice of Citizens Advice Bureau - Christchurch Area AGM

The Team from Citizens Advice Christchurch Area

Our Annual General Meeting will be held on Tuesday 27th August, 10 - 12 pm, at Papanui Methodist Church, 68 Harewood Road. All members of the public are welcome to attend.

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1934 days ago

Life According to Dad – Win $500*

The Team from

If dads were to have a superpower, it would be to share invaluable life advice. The type of advice that, while unwelcome at the time, stays with you year after year.

To celebrate Father’s Day, we ask you to share your dad’s unique brand of wisdom with New Zealand. Friend, joker, bee sting … View more
If dads were to have a superpower, it would be to share invaluable life advice. The type of advice that, while unwelcome at the time, stays with you year after year.

To celebrate Father’s Day, we ask you to share your dad’s unique brand of wisdom with New Zealand. Friend, joker, bee sting remover, hero.

Share your dad’s life lessons and be in to win a $500* Prezzy card.

Click here to share your dad’s nuggets of wisdom – and be in to win $500*.

T's & C's apply*.
Share your lessons

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1934 days ago

Thanks Warehouse Stationery!

Julia de Ruiter from The Salvation Army NZ

We want to say a huge thank you to Warehouse Stationery and their customers for their support of our Aspire Youth Programme. Over the past four years, Warehouse Stationery’s Add a Dollar Appeal has raised more than a quarter of a million dollars to help young Kiwis overcome their challenges and … View moreWe want to say a huge thank you to Warehouse Stationery and their customers for their support of our Aspire Youth Programme. Over the past four years, Warehouse Stationery’s Add a Dollar Appeal has raised more than a quarter of a million dollars to help young Kiwis overcome their challenges and achieve success!

More than 1,000 young people have completed the Aspire programme, and thanks to the generosity of Warehouse Stationery customers, many more will get the chance to take part in the course in the future.

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1939 days ago

Take the ultimate Kiwi pie roadie

Reporter Stuff

Hi neighbours,

Love a pie? Love a road trip? We've mapped the perfect pie roadie, so you can sample New Zealand's best award-winning pastry treats while making your way around our beautiful country (and there's even a pie or two in your neck of the woods).

Check them out here.

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