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2293 days ago

Mainland Resene 25% off 10L Premium Resene Paint

claire.jackson@mrcpaint.co.nz from Mainland Chroma

Time to start planning those painting projects and to help you on your way we are running the latest Resene Promo.
Get 25% off Resene Premium Paint 10L (includes primers and stains) and buy 1 get 1 free Testpots. Offer ends 10 Sept.

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2293 days ago

Revised red zone offer

The Team from Christchurch City Council

The Government will offer uninsured property owners in the residential red zone the same buy-out terms offered to those with insurance.
For more on today's announcement, head to Newsline: bit.ly...

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2293 days ago

Concert to fundraise for Perinatal Depression and Anxiety Aotearoa (PADA)

Margaret from Opawa - Saint Martins

Hi Everyone,
The Zonta Club of Christchurch South is organizing a concert at the Piano to raise funds for an organisation that supports parents coping with perinatal anxiety and depression (Perinatal Anxiety and Depression Aotearoa; PADA).

The concert will feature Fiona Pears (Jazz Violinist) … View more
Hi Everyone,
The Zonta Club of Christchurch South is organizing a concert at the Piano to raise funds for an organisation that supports parents coping with perinatal anxiety and depression (Perinatal Anxiety and Depression Aotearoa; PADA).

The concert will feature Fiona Pears (Jazz Violinist) and Helen Webby (Principal Harpist, CSO) with Steve Thomas (Bard and Raconteur) as the MC.

Venue: The Piano
Date: Friday 28th September, 7.30-9.30pm
Tickets: $45 pp available through Eventfinder

Support this worthwhile cause and come along for a great evening!

Zonta - Save the Date - String along with Zonta A5 V4.pdf Download View

2293 days ago

Good quality baby & toddler items for sale

Eliza from Woolston

Good quality baby items for sale

1. Bulk lot $15 = 1x Baby Towel, 1x Wrap Blanket, 2x sets Basinet Sheets - 1x fleece and 1x cotton (fitted sheet & flat sheet). Selection of baby flannels.

2. SOLD- Toddler Hooded Towels x3 $10 = 2x Thomas the Tank engine and 1x robot.

3. Thomas the … View more
Good quality baby items for sale

1. Bulk lot $15 = 1x Baby Towel, 1x Wrap Blanket, 2x sets Basinet Sheets - 1x fleece and 1x cotton (fitted sheet & flat sheet). Selection of baby flannels.

2. SOLD- Toddler Hooded Towels x3 $10 = 2x Thomas the Tank engine and 1x robot.

3. Thomas the Tank Engine Snuggle Blanket $10 = Polar fleece blanket.

All good condition. Need a wash as have been in storage. Pick up in Woolston. No holds. FIFS. PM for details.

Negotiable

2293 days ago

Full Colour Business Cards Hours

Matthew from Christchurch Central

Just a reminder for CBD neighbours/cutomers, hours are Mon - Fri 10am to 4.30pm (not 5pm)
www.officeprint.co.nz...

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2294 days ago

Would you like to host a student?

Darryl from Hillsborough

We are a well-established language school in Christchurch looking for some lovely families to host our 16-year-old female Japanese students. We offer great support for our host families and competitive board rates. If you would like to know more, either phone us on 355 3378 or email … View moreWe are a well-established language school in Christchurch looking for some lovely families to host our 16-year-old female Japanese students. We offer great support for our host families and competitive board rates. If you would like to know more, either phone us on 355 3378 or email admin.scli@xtra.co.nz

2297 days ago

Do you want year-round lights at the botanic gardens?

Georgia Reporter from Stuff

Hi Christchurch,

What did you think of your city's Botanic D'Lights festival? About 136,000 people visited the event over five nights last week. And now your city's gardens are set to be lit up all year round, thanks to a new light installation. However some ratepayers have … View more
Hi Christchurch,

What did you think of your city's Botanic D'Lights festival? About 136,000 people visited the event over five nights last week. And now your city's gardens are set to be lit up all year round, thanks to a new light installation. However some ratepayers have questioned the $900,000 cost to keep the Armstrong Lawn area adjacent to Rolleston Ave, lit.

So let's hear your thoughts. Are you happy for your rates to go towards the lighting display? Or do you think the money should be best spent elsewhere? Let us know in the replies!
(Please add "NFP/not for print" if you do not want your images/comments used on Stuff).

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2294 days ago

Christchurch ready for refugees

The Team from Christchurch City Council

Christchurch will welcome new refugees to the city for the first time in eight years.
For more on Saturday's announcement, head to Newsline: bit.ly...

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2294 days ago

Vote for us

Mei Leng Wong Reporter from NZ Gardener & Get Growing

Exciting news! Our gorgeous bee-friendly September 2017 issue is up for Best Cover in the Magshop People's Choice Award 2018. We need your votes to come out on top! Click through the link to vote for us, and put yourself in the draw to win a De’longhi PrimaDonna coffee machine valued at … View moreExciting news! Our gorgeous bee-friendly September 2017 issue is up for Best Cover in the Magshop People's Choice Award 2018. We need your votes to come out on top! Click through the link to vote for us, and put yourself in the draw to win a De’longhi PrimaDonna coffee machine valued at $2,499.99, and two De’longhi Distinta Flair Breakfast packages valued at $419.98.

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2295 days ago

Share your green tips to WIN!

Countdown

Got any great ways we can all help the environment? Any green tips, tricks or habits that others might not know about? Check out our page to see all the amazing entries we have received so far! Share your own and you could win one of 10 Countdown gift cards, worth $100 each! It’s all part of our … View moreGot any great ways we can all help the environment? Any green tips, tricks or habits that others might not know about? Check out our page to see all the amazing entries we have received so far! Share your own and you could win one of 10 Countdown gift cards, worth $100 each! It’s all part of our commitment to helping our environment thrive. Share tips now

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2306 days ago

Poll: Would you agree to stop watering your garden if it meant chlorine-free drinking water?

The Team from Neighbourly.co.nz

Christchurch residents have been given a stark choice – cut your water use or put up with chlorinated water for longer. The city council has finalised its plans to upgrade 72 of the city's wells. When that work is completed it will mean about two-thirds of the city's water supply will … View moreChristchurch residents have been given a stark choice – cut your water use or put up with chlorinated water for longer. The city council has finalised its plans to upgrade 72 of the city's wells. When that work is completed it will mean about two-thirds of the city's water supply will be unchlorinated.

However, the timing of the works will depend on the availability of drilling machines and specialist contractors. It is also constrained by the number of wells that can be taken out of service, especially over the summer months when there is a high demand for water.

Unless people are willing to cut back on their water use, they won't be able to do much work over summer. The council may also have to resume using the below ground well heads we've shut off, which means water from those pump stations will have to be chlorinated.

Read more here

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Would you agree to stop watering your garden if it meant chlorine-free drinking water?
  • 60.4% Yes
    60.4% Complete
  • 34.2% No
    34.2% Complete
  • 5.4% Other (comment below)
    5.4% Complete
1367 votes
2295 days ago

Charging rates for granny flats

Kamala Hayman Reporter from The Press

Do you think granny flats and sleep outs should be charged separately for rates? Selwyn District Council says yes, the Christchurch City Council says only if it has a full kitchen.

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2302 days ago

Trucks honking their horn

Christina from Waltham

Does anyone know why trucks when passing through Brougham St, and in between Ensors Rd and Opawa Rd honk their horn? At first I thought it was because of road rage, but it happens so often I’m thinking it’s some form of Truckee recognition?

2295 days ago

St Martins Lawns Bowls Open Afternoon

Pauline from Bromley

Hi all, St Martins Bowling club is having an open afternoon on Saturday 25th August 1pm to 3:30pm. If you would like to come a long and have a go at bowls please be there by 1pm and we will put you into a team. No experience necessary. No age barrier. (15 Clouston St, St Martins). Only flat shoes… View moreHi all, St Martins Bowling club is having an open afternoon on Saturday 25th August 1pm to 3:30pm. If you would like to come a long and have a go at bowls please be there by 1pm and we will put you into a team. No experience necessary. No age barrier. (15 Clouston St, St Martins). Only flat shoes required. It is a great sport to get into. Thanks Pauline

2295 days ago

UPDATE ON SINGFEST18

Jean from Linwood

Hi Neighbours, I now have full details about the SINGFEST18 event being launched this weekend, and the Organiser has written about it, as follows:

Over the past few months we have been talking to people in the CBD, the business sector & the ChCh City Council, and we have listened to some … View more
Hi Neighbours, I now have full details about the SINGFEST18 event being launched this weekend, and the Organiser has written about it, as follows:

Over the past few months we have been talking to people in the CBD, the business sector & the ChCh City Council, and we have listened to some amazing, often world class, choral performances which never reach beyond the walls of churches and indoor venues. We felt it was time to bring it to the people.
And so to that end, we are launching SingFest18, a short, weekend festival of singing to be held in outdoor spaces where possible, in the CBD, from 24-26 August 2018. It is hoped that this will become an annual feature on our calendar &, who knows? it may turn into a week-long celebration in the future!
This event will be shaped by the contributions of our singing community and represent a wide range of ensembles.
The timing of the event has been carefully considered so that groups are all at their performance peaks.
It also falls nicely after The Big Sing Secondary Choirs Regional Contest in June & the Finale (30 Aug-1 Sept).

I will now add the two pages of events of what choir is singing where and when, although on the first page, they have missed out SOUTH BRIGHTON VOICES' performance at Cathedral Junction at 10.00 a.m. on Saturday, as advised to you all in my previous post.  I think this whole weekend is going to be a great event;  don't miss it!

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