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2023 days ago

Poll: Do you know how to change a car tyre?

Stacey Reporter from Stuff

Half of 18-24 year-old drivers don't know how to check oil levels or tyre pressures on a car, according to a recent survey.

To read the story, click here

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Do you know how to change a car tyre?
  • 79.3% Yes, I do.
    79.3% Complete
  • 20.7% No, I don't.
    20.7% Complete
516 votes
2025 days ago

Christchurch east kids having a ball trying their hand at rugby

Nicole Mathewson Reporter from The Press

Two former Christ’s College students have gathered a group of young children from some of Christchurch’s lowest decile primary schools to form an under 10s rugby team.

The team, coached by former Christ's College students Max Goodwin and Harry Hawkins, includes boys from five schools … View more
Two former Christ’s College students have gathered a group of young children from some of Christchurch’s lowest decile primary schools to form an under 10s rugby team.

The team, coached by former Christ's College students Max Goodwin and Harry Hawkins, includes boys from five schools under the umbrella of the Tamai Community of Learning leadership – Te Waka Unua, Bamford, Bromley, Linwood Avenue, and Whītau.

2024 days ago

Upcycling Award finalists *VOTES ARE OPEN!*

Resene

We need your help! The calibre of entries for this year's Resene Upcycling Awards has blown us away. We need YOU to vote for your favourite in BOTH categories.

Vote for your favourite Redecorated item here.
Vote for your favourite Repurposed item here.

Find out more about … View more
We need your help! The calibre of entries for this year's Resene Upcycling Awards has blown us away. We need YOU to vote for your favourite in BOTH categories.

Vote for your favourite Redecorated item here.
Vote for your favourite Repurposed item here.

Find out more about each entry here. If you entered and didn't make the cut, don't worry! There's still spot prizes and other special category winners that are yet to be announced.
Cast your votes

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2024 days ago

Poll: It's time to vote! *Resene Repurposed*

The Team from Neighbourly.co.nz

Check out these creative kiwis! We've been blown away with the entries for this years Resene Upcycling Awards. It wasn't easy to pick these 5 finalists... now it's over to YOU! Take a look at the before and after images below or check out the finalist piece description details hereView moreCheck out these creative kiwis! We've been blown away with the entries for this years Resene Upcycling Awards. It wasn't easy to pick these 5 finalists... now it's over to YOU! Take a look at the before and after images below or check out the finalist piece description details here and vote for your favourite Resene Repurposed masterpiece!

(Make sure to vote for your favourite Resene Redecorated category entry too!)

It's time to vote! *Resene Repurposed*
  • 18.8% WAS: Skateboards - NOW: Shelf (Natanya Aston from Putaruru)
    18.8% Complete
  • 10.7% WAS: Fence - NOW: Clock (Diane McGarvey from South Waikato)
    10.7% Complete
  • 12% WAS: Plastic Wrapping - NOW: Handbag (Jo Clendon from Hutt Central)
    12% Complete
  • 10.9% WAS: Sewing Machine - NOW: Table (Ben Conway from Waterloo)
    10.9% Complete
  • 47.6% WAS: Spoons - NOW: Bird Ornament (David Pennell from Rangiora)
    47.6% Complete
1380 votes
2024 days ago

Poll: It's time to vote! *Resene Redecorated*

The Team from Neighbourly.co.nz

Look at these creative cookies! The competition is tough for this years Resene Upcycling Awards. We've narrowed it down 5 finalists for the Redecorated Category... now it's over to YOU! Take a look at the before and after images below or check out the … View moreLook at these creative cookies! The competition is tough for this years Resene Upcycling Awards. We've narrowed it down 5 finalists for the Redecorated Category... now it's over to YOU! Take a look at the before and after images below or check out the finalist piece description details here and vote for your favourite recycled masterpiece!

(Make sure to vote for your favourite Resene Repurposed category entry too!)

It's time to vote! *Resene Redecorated*
  • 34.7% Upcycled Couch - (Dani Matthews from Awapuni)
    34.7% Complete
  • 28.2% Upcycled Dresser - (Kristy Bedi from St Albans)
    28.2% Complete
  • 7.2% Upcycled Draws- (Lynda Cree from Halswell)
    7.2% Complete
  • 16.2% Upcycled Sideboard - (Nicola Stanners from Glendowie)
    16.2% Complete
  • 13.6% Upcycled Table - (Jackie Simons from Woolston)
    13.6% Complete
1313 votes
2025 days ago

Showerdome shower top – stop steam forming

Install a Dome Chch Ltd

Install a Dome specialise in the installation of the Showerdome® shower top in Christchurch and surrounding areas. We are a family owned and run business based in the suburbs of Christchurch and have a long and successful association with Showerdome Ltd head office.

A trusted installer in your… View more
Install a Dome specialise in the installation of the Showerdome® shower top in Christchurch and surrounding areas. We are a family owned and run business based in the suburbs of Christchurch and have a long and successful association with Showerdome Ltd head office.

A trusted installer in your local area for more than 10 years, our current installers have been working with us for 5 years and we regularly get amazing feedback about their workmanship and customer service.

Install a Dome can either supply and install a Showerdome® shower top or install one that you have already purchased. Book now!
Find out more!

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2025 days ago

Christchurch east kids having a ball trying their hand at rugby

Nicole Mathewson Reporter from The Press

Two former Christ’s College students have gathered a group of young children from some of Christchurch’s lowest decile primary schools to form an under 10s rugby team.

The team, coached by former Christ's College students Max Goodwin and Harry Hawkins, includes boys from five schools … View more
Two former Christ’s College students have gathered a group of young children from some of Christchurch’s lowest decile primary schools to form an under 10s rugby team.

The team, coached by former Christ's College students Max Goodwin and Harry Hawkins, includes boys from five schools under the umbrella of the Tamai Community of Learning leadership – Te Waka Unua, Bamford, Bromley, Linwood Avenue, and Whītau.

2030 days ago

Poll: Should cannabis be legalised?

Nicole Mathewson Reporter from The Press

Cannabis could soon be sold and grown legally in New Zealand, but in Christchurch it seems there is little rush to immerse the city's bars, cafes and shops in a new drug culture.

The Government announced on Tuesday that the public will decide on whether the drug should be legalised through … View more
Cannabis could soon be sold and grown legally in New Zealand, but in Christchurch it seems there is little rush to immerse the city's bars, cafes and shops in a new drug culture.

The Government announced on Tuesday that the public will decide on whether the drug should be legalised through a referendum at next year's general election.

What do you think? Vote in our poll and tell us your thoughts in the comments below. (Please write NFP if you don't want your comments published in The Press/Stuff)

Read more: www.stuff.co.nz...

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Should cannabis be legalised?
  • 34.7% Yes - for medicinal and recreational use
    34.7% Complete
  • 45.3% Yes - but only for medicinal use
    45.3% Complete
  • 19.3% No - not at all
    19.3% Complete
  • 0.7% I'm not sure/something else (tell us in the comments below)
    0.7% Complete
1421 votes
2031 days ago

Christchurch's chlorine-free drinking water target now end of July

Nicole Mathewson Reporter from The Press

It was May, then October, but now the Christchurch City Council hopes all residents will be able to enjoy a glass of chlorine-free water "most of the time" by the end of July.

The council says to reach that deadline it will need to reroute part of its water network to mainly use the … View more
It was May, then October, but now the Christchurch City Council hopes all residents will be able to enjoy a glass of chlorine-free water "most of the time" by the end of July.

The council says to reach that deadline it will need to reroute part of its water network to mainly use the pumping stations supplied by upgraded wells.

2025 days ago

Christchurch’s burning issue: Battery-sparked fires in waste

The Team from Christchurch City Council

A 12-month battery collection trial is under way in Christchurch amid rising concerns over battery-sparked fires in wheelie bin collection trucks and at processing facilities.

Under the collection trial, you can dispose of unwanted batteries used in common devices such as laptops and cell phones … View more
A 12-month battery collection trial is under way in Christchurch amid rising concerns over battery-sparked fires in wheelie bin collection trucks and at processing facilities.

Under the collection trial, you can dispose of unwanted batteries used in common devices such as laptops and cell phones for free at any of the following places:

✅Bunnings Tower Junction

✅Countdown Ferrymead

✅EcoDrop Parkhouse Road

✅EcoDrop Metro Place

✅EcoDrop Styx Mill

✅Mitre 10 Mega Papanui

✅New World Durham Street

For more information, head to Newsline: ccc.govt.nz...

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2026 days ago

We’re coming to Christchurch!

Laser Clinics New Zealand

Laser Clinics New Zealand is coming to Christchurch soon and we are looking to partner with a go-getter that knows the area and people. We are the world leader in laser hair removal, cosmetic injectables and skin treatments and are expanding to your city, so the Christchurch locals can see what all… View moreLaser Clinics New Zealand is coming to Christchurch soon and we are looking to partner with a go-getter that knows the area and people. We are the world leader in laser hair removal, cosmetic injectables and skin treatments and are expanding to your city, so the Christchurch locals can see what all the fuss is about!

We are a retail franchise, our model is a 50/50 partnership, which means the set-up costs are shared. The successful franchise partner would receive comprehensive training, ongoing support and a salary of $100K from day one!

Find out more about this opportunity with Laser Clinics New Zealand.
Learn more

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2026 days ago

Green thumbs wanted

Nicole Mathewson Reporter from The Press

More than 1600 native plants went into the ground at Styx Mill Conservation Reserve last weekend.

Now, the second of Trees for Canterbury's community planting events will be held at the Charlesworth Street Reserve on Sunday, May 19.

Trees for Canterbury and the Christchurch City … View more
More than 1600 native plants went into the ground at Styx Mill Conservation Reserve last weekend.

Now, the second of Trees for Canterbury's community planting events will be held at the Charlesworth Street Reserve on Sunday, May 19.

Trees for Canterbury and the Christchurch City Council's regional parks team will help establish native trees and shrubs in the reserve.

The reserve is being developed to re-establish an estuary-edge ecosystem, including salt-meadow, salt-marsh and coastal bush that are currently very rare or non-existent in the area.

Community planting: Charlesworth Street Reserve, 10am to 2pm, Sunday, May 19.

2028 days ago

Make your mark with your home furnishings...

The Team from Resene ColorShop Shirley

Bring style to your table with these DIY painted linens, inspired by tropical prints, and created with favourite Resene testpot colours.

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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2027 days ago

You can say "No" to knocking

Consumer NZ

You have a right to say no to intrusive door-to-door sellers and now you can make the message clear with a "Do Not Knock" sticker from Consumer NZ.

We've campaigned for law changes to better protect consumers and the government has listened. Any door-to-door seller who ignores a … View more
You have a right to say no to intrusive door-to-door sellers and now you can make the message clear with a "Do Not Knock" sticker from Consumer NZ.

We've campaigned for law changes to better protect consumers and the government has listened. Any door-to-door seller who ignores a “Do Not Knock” sticker will soon risk prosecution under the Fair Trading Act.

Get your sticker today.

There's more to us than testing toasters - Consumer NZ.
Get your sticker

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