Waltham, Christchurch

Ryman’s Walk in Wednesdays

Ryman’s Walk in Wednesdays

Ryman villages across the country are open every Wednesday in November.

1271 days ago

Poll: Are you satisfied with services provided by the Christchurch City Council?

Jake Kenny Reporter from Community News

Hey neighbours,

Christchurch residents are upset at the state of the city’s roads and chlorine in the water as the council’s approval rating hits a 14-year low.

Just 49 per cent of people are satisfied with services provided by the city council, according to the organisation’s annual … View more
Hey neighbours,

Christchurch residents are upset at the state of the city’s roads and chlorine in the water as the council’s approval rating hits a 14-year low.

Just 49 per cent of people are satisfied with services provided by the city council, according to the organisation’s annual residents survey.

The figure is marginally worse than the 50 per cent reported last year, but is way down from the 62 per cent in 2019 and 79 per cent in 2007 when the question was first asked.

Are you satisfied with the council's services? Why/why not?

www.stuff.co.nz...

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Are you satisfied with services provided by the Christchurch City Council?
  • 10.6% Yes
    10.6% Complete
  • 84.5% No
    84.5% Complete
  • 4.9% I'm undecided
    4.9% Complete
556 votes
1274 days ago

'Soft and slumping' Ashburton bridge closed on SH1 after extreme wet weather

Nicole Mathewson Reporter from The Press

Flood-hit Ashburton Bridge on SH1 has now closed and there is currently no alternate route south with other road options also closed.

Ashburton Mayor Neil Brown said the water in the Ashburton River had got into the piles of the bridge, causing a subsidence in the piles.

“The bridge has … View more
Flood-hit Ashburton Bridge on SH1 has now closed and there is currently no alternate route south with other road options also closed.

Ashburton Mayor Neil Brown said the water in the Ashburton River had got into the piles of the bridge, causing a subsidence in the piles.

“The bridge has dropped and you can visually see one section of the bridge is dropped about four to six inches."

Engineers would assess the bridge to see what was required to fix it.

The bridge closure had divided the town into town and cut off part of the South Island. Staff were working hard to open one route by Tuesday night to get south of Ashburton.

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1270 days ago

Addictive Eaters Anonymous

The Team from Addictive Eaters Anonymous - Christchurch

FINDING THE ANSWER

I have lived in New Zealand for the last twelve years, after being born and raised in Somerset, England. My parents ran a playgroup in our house for much of my childhood and I made close friends there, but I still felt isolated and different to everyone else.

I always loved … View more
FINDING THE ANSWER

I have lived in New Zealand for the last twelve years, after being born and raised in Somerset, England. My parents ran a playgroup in our house for much of my childhood and I made close friends there, but I still felt isolated and different to everyone else.

I always loved food. We were able to help ourselves from the cupboards at home when I was young, with no restrictions. I believe a normal eater would just eat until they were full, but I could not stop. I put extra food in Mum's shopping basket and would gorge on leftovers at night with my friends. My friend’s dad owned a pub and when the half-eaten plates came back, I would pick chips off them, chatting as I did so, to my friends' astonished faces.

From as far back as I can remember, I felt irritated and impatient with people. I would interrupt and correct the teachers at school and have furious rows with my family, then later tell them I loved them. I lived in a fantasy world. My favourite times at school would be writing stories and acting. My emotions were a rollercoaster, up and down. Food made me feel better, soothing all the anxiety. I never realised how dependent I was on food, until it got much worse.

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1271 days ago

RMHC® New Zealand Annual Appeal

Ronald McDonald House Charities

Help us house families with hospitalised children. Join the fight to fund a night. Find out more

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1271 days ago

Dental Care for the Whole Family

North Canterbury Dental Care

At North Canterbury Dental Care, we like to give a reason to smile. Our dentists' aim is to provide top-quality dental care in a relaxed, friendly and professional environment with treatments that are gentle, caring and painless. North Canterbury Dental Care is a state of the art modern dental… View moreAt North Canterbury Dental Care, we like to give a reason to smile. Our dentists' aim is to provide top-quality dental care in a relaxed, friendly and professional environment with treatments that are gentle, caring and painless. North Canterbury Dental Care is a state of the art modern dental practice with caring dentists that provide the highest level of patient care.

Our services include:
- General Family Dentistry
- Cosmetic Dentistry
- ACC, WINZ & Free Dental Care for Adolescents

Hours: Monday - Friday 8:30am - 5pm
Sat + Sun Closed
Ph: 03 327 8943
Visit us online

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1271 days ago

4 wooden dining chairs

Joyce from Linwood

In good condition but not perfect reason for giving away just not really my style

Free

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1271 days ago

Bike removed

Bronwen from Waltham

Kia ora
A red bike with a basket on the front, upright handle bars which has been owned by an 88 year old for 40 years was removed from outside our house a few days ago. The man in question was visiting us. We do sometimes have free stuff (ex auction house) outside our house but this was not … View more
Kia ora
A red bike with a basket on the front, upright handle bars which has been owned by an 88 year old for 40 years was removed from outside our house a few days ago. The man in question was visiting us. We do sometimes have free stuff (ex auction house) outside our house but this was not free. Cnr Hassalls lane and York st.
Any help it getting this back to this elderly man will be gratefully received.
Na Bronwen

1271 days ago

It's over to you

The Team from Homed

How's retirement treating you? Maybe you're in the midst of planning your retirement but haven't quite settled on your forever home yet.

If this sounds like you, we want to hear from you! The Homed team is giving you the opportunity to show us the home you've retired to and … View more
How's retirement treating you? Maybe you're in the midst of planning your retirement but haven't quite settled on your forever home yet.

If this sounds like you, we want to hear from you! The Homed team is giving you the opportunity to show us the home you've retired to and tell us why you love it. If you haven't quite left your career behind and you're planning your retirement we want to hear about it on Stuff Nation.

Remember - this doesn't have to be a one off. You can ask your neighbours for business recommendations for DIY products, advice on home improvement or even to invite your neighbours over for a house warming when your forever home is completed.

To share your thoughts and photos with Stuff head to the Stuff Nation page, we prefer submissions between 350-800 words; otherwise email homed@stuff.co.nz.

Remember to send through lots of photos.

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1273 days ago

Brand new stock has arrived

The Team from Red Cross Store Manchester St

Visit 334 Manchester Street where you will find brand new stock that has just been donated.

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1272 days ago

REDCROSS OP SHOP OPENING SOON

Maree Brogan from Red Cross Shop Woolston

Redcross is opening a store in your area. We will be opening a new store on Ferry Road just before the library and New World in a few weeks. Date to be confirmed.
Look out for the signage over the next few weeks.
Can’t wait to meet everyone.
We have some wonderful volunteers already waiting … View more
Redcross is opening a store in your area. We will be opening a new store on Ferry Road just before the library and New World in a few weeks. Date to be confirmed.
Look out for the signage over the next few weeks.
Can’t wait to meet everyone.
We have some wonderful volunteers already waiting eagerly to get started but if are interested in volunteering with us contact me on here or email shop.woolston@redcross.org.nz

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1272 days ago

Waka Kotahi NZ Transport Agency SCAM

Ronnie from Christchurch Central

Hello everyone, just putting this out there to make people aware, i have rung and spoke to NZTA on the phone :-)

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1274 days ago

News talk ZB

Terry from Huntsbury

Gee,I wonder when we will be rid of Kerre McIvor and get back to someone local.

1272 days ago

Throwback Thursday: Flockton flooding

Nicole Mathewson Reporter from The Press

A Flockton Basin resident wanders down a deserted and flooded Harrison St. The Flockton Basin area had flooded yet again when more than 60mm of rain fell in Christchurch during one night in April 2014.

It contrasts to this week's heavy rain event, which caused significant flooding in some … View more
A Flockton Basin resident wanders down a deserted and flooded Harrison St. The Flockton Basin area had flooded yet again when more than 60mm of rain fell in Christchurch during one night in April 2014.

It contrasts to this week's heavy rain event, which caused significant flooding in some parts of Canterbury, but not in Flockton Basin.

Many put this down to the fact the Christchurch City Council has spent tens of millions of dollars in the past five years protecting those areas from flood waters.

Read more about the council's efforts here.

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1274 days ago

Phillipstown Rubbish Issues Residents Meeting

Viviana Zanetti from Phillipstown Community Hub

These are photos collected by our team just in the last 3 weeks.
This is absolutely gross, don't you agree?
Yes, you can use Snap Send Solve, and the Christchurch City Council will come and collect the rubbish, at the taxpayers expenses. But is it fair? Is this all we can do and expect that … View more
These are photos collected by our team just in the last 3 weeks.
This is absolutely gross, don't you agree?
Yes, you can use Snap Send Solve, and the Christchurch City Council will come and collect the rubbish, at the taxpayers expenses. But is it fair? Is this all we can do and expect that is done?

Let's meet and have a serious conversation.
Thursday 3 June at 6.30 at the Phillipstown Community Hub, Rm 10A.
The Police will be present together with a representative from Kainga Ora.

Join as and invite your neighbours too!

For more information, contact the Hub Office:
Natalie - (03)379 3256, 0224 767 227 – natalie@phillipstown.org.nz
Viviana - 02040691419 - viviana@phillipstown.org.nz

1272 days ago

House mate

Andrew from Christchurch Central

Hi there, I'm looking for a house mate to share my 4 bdrn house in the city center.
I have shared care of my 2 1/2 year old son so would need to be aware of what goes with that kind of vibe.
I can supply a furnished room if required.
From $185 including utilities
Look forward to hearing … View more
Hi there, I'm looking for a house mate to share my 4 bdrn house in the city center.
I have shared care of my 2 1/2 year old son so would need to be aware of what goes with that kind of vibe.
I can supply a furnished room if required.
From $185 including utilities
Look forward to hearing from you
0221842373

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