Wigram, Christchurch

2064 days ago

What do you think of the new NZ police armour?

Sarah Reporter from Stuff

Hey neighbours,

All New Zealand police officers will receive new stab- and bullet-proof vests in a $20 million roll-out over the next three-and-a-half years.

The current vests - which were introduced in 2006 - are stab-proof, but special vests are worn by any officers involved in firearms … View more
Hey neighbours,

All New Zealand police officers will receive new stab- and bullet-proof vests in a $20 million roll-out over the next three-and-a-half years.

The current vests - which were introduced in 2006 - are stab-proof, but special vests are worn by any officers involved in firearms call-outs.

They have passed their warranty, but remain "safe and fit for purpose", says Police Commissioner Mike Bush.

What do you think about the new armour? Are police officers safe using the current vests? Are you surprised the existing vests aren't stab- and bullet-proof?

To read more, click here.

(Please add "NFP/not for print" if you do not want your images/ comments used on Stuff)

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2061 days ago

February Specials at Musgroves in Wigram

General Manager from Musgroves Limited

Fantastic February Specials!
> 20% Off Internal Flush Panel Wooden & Veneer Doors
> 20% Off Selected Door Hardware (including hinges, striker plates and handles)
> 15% Off Smokey Grey & Bronze Polycarbonate Sheets:
-- 3m lengths were $45, now $38.25 per sheet
-- 1.8m lengths were … View more
Fantastic February Specials!
> 20% Off Internal Flush Panel Wooden & Veneer Doors
> 20% Off Selected Door Hardware (including hinges, striker plates and handles)
> 15% Off Smokey Grey & Bronze Polycarbonate Sheets:
-- 3m lengths were $45, now $38.25 per sheet
-- 1.8m lengths were $27, now $22.95 per sheet
> 15% Off Selected Pine Timber:
-- Pine Planer Gauge 90 x 45mm – was $4.20, now $3.55 per metre
-- Pine Roughsawn 150 x 50mm – was $6.60, now $5.60 per metre
www.musgroves.co.nz...

Negotiable

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2062 days ago

Want an easy cheesy lunchbox snack?

Mainland NZ

Yes you do! Our Triple Cheese Mini Muffins are the perfect snack – just the right size and shape for little hands.

Better still, they’re a snap to make, especially if you have ready-grated tasty and parmesan cheese from Mainland in the fridge.

For the more adventurous eaters, finish each… View more
Yes you do! Our Triple Cheese Mini Muffins are the perfect snack – just the right size and shape for little hands.

Better still, they’re a snap to make, especially if you have ready-grated tasty and parmesan cheese from Mainland in the fridge.

For the more adventurous eaters, finish each muffin with a little wedge of Brie, Noble or Blue cheese. You might not be able to resist sneaking a couple for your own lunch!
Get the recipe

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2063 days ago

Open Waitangi Day Wed 6 Feb

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

We are open on Wed 6 Feb from 10 am to 2 pm. Drop into Mainland Resene 351 Selwyn Street if you need paint.

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2063 days ago

Skyline 1995 1990cc

Lysette from Avonhead

$3,800 or ONO
1 NZ Owner only, Wof Expires in March 2019, REG has run out - happy to negotiate both of these to be up-to-date.
Automatic
Still Factory except the head unit. Also listed Trademe and Facebook.

Price: $3,800

2064 days ago

Insure their instincts

Southern Cross Pet Insurance

Is your pet a bit of a head turner? Sign up for a PetCare plan by 31 March and be in to win a photoshoot for your pet. T&Cs apply.

Underwritten by Southern Cross Benefits Limited
Find out more

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2064 days ago

Art Classes for all ages from Teenager to Retired. Non-Profit Community Group in Christchurch Girls High School in the evening.

Courtney Winter from Art Mix Norwester

ART MIX NORWESTER:
We are:
A beautiful mix of people, and personalities,
A varied mix of Nationalities
We have a mix of painting styles.
We use mixed media
We mix up fun and paint;
So Just add paint and MIX
Start NOW
Art is for everyone - any age, any ability, from absolute … View more
ART MIX NORWESTER:
We are:
A beautiful mix of people, and personalities,
A varied mix of Nationalities
We have a mix of painting styles.
We use mixed media
We mix up fun and paint;
So Just add paint and MIX
Start NOW
Art is for everyone - any age, any ability, from absolute beginners to experienced artists. Come and join our friendly and happy group of men, women and teenagers from all walks of life, from Christchurch and the wider Canterbury areas. We work in all mediums, at all experience levels, with a resident tutor and visiting tutors up to twice a year.
We create all year – February to December,
Tuesday evenings, 7.15 to 9.15 p.m. at Christchurch Girls High School. State School holidays observed.
Annual fees: $240.
A $50.00 deposit payable immediately, with balance due on 12 February 2018. A short term payment system can be looked at if there is a problem with the annual fee.
Art materials additional. Please discuss with Courtney
Please contact Courtney for Account number.
If you wish to discuss anything further please get in contact. Or Look in the Arts Canterbury Website under Businesses and then Organisations. Courtney 029 777 9393 or Email: artmixnorwester@gmail.com
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2064 days ago

There's just 30 days to go!

The Team from Children's Day

With Children's Day just around the corner, now is the time to start thinking about how you'll celebrate at school, in your community or even at work! Register your event on the Children's Day website before 15 February to receive a pack of giveaways for the tamariki at your event, … View moreWith Children's Day just around the corner, now is the time to start thinking about how you'll celebrate at school, in your community or even at work! Register your event on the Children's Day website before 15 February to receive a pack of giveaways for the tamariki at your event, while stocks last.

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2072 days ago

Many in Christchurch should have chlorine-free water in May

Nicole Mathewson Reporter from The Press

Public water-saving measures appear to be paying off with much of Christchurch likely to have a chlorine-free supply again in May.

However, based on progress up to Tuesday, more than 150,000 water users will have to put up with chlorinated water until at least the end of June, when an ultra-violet… View more
Public water-saving measures appear to be paying off with much of Christchurch likely to have a chlorine-free supply again in May.

However, based on progress up to Tuesday, more than 150,000 water users will have to put up with chlorinated water until at least the end of June, when an ultra-violet treatment plant is due to be commissioned.

Council water supply improvement programme manager Helen Beaumont says the council has not yet "given up on the May target" for taking chlorine out of the city's water supply.

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2064 days ago

Hot spell coming to an end with cool down for many over next two days

Nicole Mathewson Reporter from The Press

Just a handful of places around New Zealand officially had a "heatwave" this week, despite the often record-setting hot weather.

On Thursday it was Hanmer Forest in North Canterbury that topped the temperature charts, with a stifling maximum of 38.4 degrees Celsius, according to the … View more
Just a handful of places around New Zealand officially had a "heatwave" this week, despite the often record-setting hot weather.

On Thursday it was Hanmer Forest in North Canterbury that topped the temperature charts, with a stifling maximum of 38.4 degrees Celsius, according to the National Institute of Water and Atmospheric Research.

That was the hottest temperature there since records began in 1906, the fourth-equal highest temperature for January of anywhere in New Zealand, and the hottest temperature of this summer so far.

But while most of the country has sweltered over the past five days, the hot spell experienced by many has actually fallen short of official heatwave status.

2064 days ago

Hit and run

Lisa from Halswell

A small green truck hit my parked car at the cnr of pilkington way yesterday. If anyone has any info please pm us.
The truck will have damage towards the back left side,

2064 days ago

SEEKING families to trial new fun Botanic Gardens app!

The Team from Christchurch City Council

We're looking for some children and their families to trial a new educational game app at the Botanic Gardens!

We would love your feedback.

The trial will be this Saturday (Feb 2) from 2-4pm at the Gardens and will involve playing the game and answering a survey.

There will be … View more
We're looking for some children and their families to trial a new educational game app at the Botanic Gardens!

We would love your feedback.

The trial will be this Saturday (Feb 2) from 2-4pm at the Gardens and will involve playing the game and answering a survey.

There will be certificates and some vegetable seeds as our way of saying THANK YOU!

If you are interested, please email Amy at amy.johnston-bray@ccc.govt.nz with the ages of your children and we will contact you with further details. Please note that you will need your own phone to trial the app.

Find out more about the app here: www.ccc.govt.nz...

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2064 days ago

Adoption success story

Bronwyn Reader from Cat Rescue Christchurch

Another lovely adoption story. Any idea who rules the roost here....lol. Also shows the benefits of double adoptions, if possible.

‘’Update on our delightful duo, now 4 months old, Salem and Luna we adopted 26th Nov. Oh gosh I dont even know where to start lol Salem plays fetch with poms … View more
Another lovely adoption story. Any idea who rules the roost here....lol. Also shows the benefits of double adoptions, if possible.

‘’Update on our delightful duo, now 4 months old, Salem and Luna we adopted 26th Nov. Oh gosh I dont even know where to start lol Salem plays fetch with poms poms, he loves to be held like a baby and smooches faces with an open mouth lol Luna is the explorer, first to do anything with no fear, she was the first to jump into the fridge, first to climb the massive 12 foot tree I have in my yard, terrifying me lol she loves early morning cuddles, like 2am cuddles lol if walking she lyes on your foot smooching n flopping around like a fish. I no longer have net curtains or plants but I the renovations thanks to the kitty crew are totally worth it. They get along fabulously with my wee dog Pickles and are just adored by my daughter Paige n I. They've enriched our lives so much ❤

My parents also adopted a brother n sister from Cat Rescue 5 years ago 😊 my two are completely different he is in your face for loves and wants them whenever where as she is only on her terms and when she wants loves most affectionate wee girl. He has dog traits such as fetch n is clumsy, she is 100% tree climbing, bug hunting feline n so delicate plus very sneaky. They're hilarious and we waste so much time watching them. Hard to think we've only had them in our world for only two months cos we've loved them for a life time ‘’


If you are also looking for a rescue cat/kitten to adopt Cat Rescue use the following three avenues to advertise kittens ready to find there forever homes.:-


1.  Trade me - Cats to adopt
2.  Pet Central stores in Christchurch take in CR kittens for adoption
3.  Catnap Café also have CR kittens and cats for adoption.


Thank you.

2064 days ago

Join the trip of a lifetime in Vietnam and help young kiwis along the way.

Graeme Dingle Foundation

Trek to Transform Young Lives.

In April of this year, Kanoa Lloyd and the Graeme Dingle Foundation will be taking on a challenge and trekking through Vietnam to raise funds for the school based programmes the Foundation runs.

They're searching for a team to join them on this trip of a … View more
Trek to Transform Young Lives.

In April of this year, Kanoa Lloyd and the Graeme Dingle Foundation will be taking on a challenge and trekking through Vietnam to raise funds for the school based programmes the Foundation runs.

They're searching for a team to join them on this trip of a lifetime that will do so much to help our tamariki. If an 11 day trip through the exquisite Vietnamese country side sounds appealing to you - why not join Trek to Transform Young Lives and help kiwi kids along the way.

To find out more visit dinglefoundation.org.nz...

www.youtube.com...

2064 days ago

Quality Second Hand Furniture

Stephen Brian from Christchurch Auctions Clearance Depot

Hi neighbour. I have news our next auction date is confirmed the 17th February Sunday 11 am at 54 Montreal S, Sydenham!!! Exciting stuff! Please also visit us in our depot for quality second-hand furniture. Located 4 Curletts Rd or check out our website www.christchurchauctions.co.nz........

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