Wigram, Christchurch

2208 days ago

Is there a family of cats living in the Cathedral?

The Team from Neighbourly.co.nz

A Christchurch man claims to have captured on film one of three kittens that he thinks were living in the ruins of Christ Church Cathedral with their mother.

Bernard Anderson said he was walking past the earthquake-damaged cathedral in central Christchurch in May when he saw a black cat leave … View more
A Christchurch man claims to have captured on film one of three kittens that he thinks were living in the ruins of Christ Church Cathedral with their mother.

Bernard Anderson said he was walking past the earthquake-damaged cathedral in central Christchurch in May when he saw a black cat leave the building followed by three kittens. "She wasn't as well nourished as domestic cats. She was smaller. It seemed quite obvious that they were living in the cathedral."

The kittens were curious about his presence and he was able to photograph one with his cellphone camera, he said. The slightly blurry images show what appears to be a very fluffy black kitten sitting on the pavement.

The derelict cathedral, which has been open to the elements for several years, also provides a home for dozens of pigeons.

Read the full story here.
Image: Supplied to Stuff

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2202 days ago

Fisher & Paykel Oven

Philip from Aidanfield

Free to be picked up.
Fisher and Paykel 602/452 serried in wall oven. Good condition only Fan bake does not work, all other functions work.
New main element about 1 year ago.
Internal trays and racks etc included

Free

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2202 days ago

You'll never want to sit in a normal bean bag again

Croco

Our bean bags and bean bag accessories are so comfortable you’ll never want to sit in a ‘normal’ bean bag again. That’s a promise!

Did we mention our bean bags are stylish too? Available in contemporary fabrics such as linen and denim, our bean bags look good in any home or office.

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Our bean bags and bean bag accessories are so comfortable you’ll never want to sit in a ‘normal’ bean bag again. That’s a promise!

Did we mention our bean bags are stylish too? Available in contemporary fabrics such as linen and denim, our bean bags look good in any home or office.

Enjoy our one and only pre-summer sale with a massive 40% off our bean bags collection!

You’ll be proud to show off your Croco bean bag to family and friends, but be careful – once someone sits in a Croco, they never want to move!

Croco bean bags are:
- designed from scratch in New Zealand
- stylish, contemporary fabrics such as denim and linen
- in-built structure for ultimate support and comfort
- special Smart Filling Design so you don’t spill a single bean
- 365-day warranty on all products

Discount offer valid to 07/10/2018. Not to be used in conjunction with any other offer.
Order bean bags!

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2202 days ago

Garden shed want to buy

Claire from Wigram

Any one has cheap garden shed for sale plz?my phone 0210783102

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2203 days ago

Free Firewood But need to Collect Today or Sunday 16-9-2018 morning

John from Halswell

Short lengths of dry branches for firewood. Some are a lot thicker and some are for kindling. Free but need to remove ASAP Call 0272077794

Free

2203 days ago

Check out the winners!

Countdown

Thanks to everyone who entered our green tips competition—there were hundreds of fantastic tips, tricks, ideas and ways we can all help the environment. See the top ten tips here.

Find out more about Countdown's commitment to phasing-out single use plastic bags.
See the winners!

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2203 days ago

Transport trailer from Whakatane to Christchurch

Mike from Aidanfield

I am looking for someone to bring a new tandem trailer from Whakatane to Christchurch or at least to Wellington. I am of course prepared to pay cost. Give me a call or txt 0220251784

2203 days ago

Poll: Should the NZ Wars be made compulsory?

Georgia Reporter from Stuff

Kia ora neighbours,

Te reo is in the spotlight and is being celebrated throughout the country as part of Māori Language Week. This week, Barbershop in Blue returned with a waiata, parents shared stories about raising children as bilingual, Stuff became Puna, and the future of te reo in NZ was … View more
Kia ora neighbours,

Te reo is in the spotlight and is being celebrated throughout the country as part of Māori Language Week. This week, Barbershop in Blue returned with a waiata, parents shared stories about raising children as bilingual, Stuff became Puna, and the future of te reo in NZ was debated.

But one debate is still ramping up - should the New Zealand Wars become a compulsory part of the curriculum? What do you think? Take part in our poll below!

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Should the NZ Wars be made compulsory?
  • 33.6% Yes, it's an important part of our history
    33.6% Complete
  • 39.5% It should be taught, but shouldn't be compulsory
    39.5% Complete
  • 13.1% No, I'm against the idea
    13.1% Complete
  • 13.8% I'm for both te reo and the wars to be compulsory
    13.8% Complete
2408 votes
2203 days ago

Wanted

Mark & Rachael from Upper Riccarton

Wanted

does anyone have any of the following that they do not need anymore for free or could sell us at very low cost as we are on welfare. We are happy to pickup

New King James Bible
Does anyone have two NkJ (New King James Bible) in good condition ,reasonably big text ,with what Jesus says… View more
Wanted

does anyone have any of the following that they do not need anymore for free or could sell us at very low cost as we are on welfare. We are happy to pickup

New King James Bible
Does anyone have two NkJ (New King James Bible) in good condition ,reasonably big text ,with what Jesus says in red. I need them for me and my husband for us to take to church each week. NKJ is what our church pastor preaches from

3 Quarter sized foam Mattress
Has anyone got a foam mattress in good condition that is wider than a single mattress and not as wide as double mattress that they do not want anymore. we want the mattress to put in the back of our station wagon to sleep on

For Pushbike
two standard 700x23 road tyres and two bike tubes for his avanti road bike and we are on a low income. can anyone help

KING SIZED SHEETS they don't want any more

SLIDE MAGAZINES slide magazines. They are long plastic things that you put all the slides into and then you put the magazine with the slides in it in to the slide projector.

FLINT that attaches to key ring,,

Free

2204 days ago

One million trees in Canterbury

The Team from Christchurch City Council

Trees for Canterbury will celebrate planting its one-millionth tree tomorrow at Travis Wetland Reserve. Find out more here at Newsline: bit.ly...

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2204 days ago

Sunday 16th September

Activate Church Christchurch

Hi neighbours!

Matthew 22:37-40 (The Message). Jesus said, “ ‘Love the Lord your God with all your passion & prayer & intelligence.’ This is the most important, the first on any list. But there is a second to set alongside it: ‘Love others as well as you love yourself.’ These … View more
Hi neighbours!

Matthew 22:37-40 (The Message). Jesus said, “ ‘Love the Lord your God with all your passion & prayer & intelligence.’ This is the most important, the first on any list. But there is a second to set alongside it: ‘Love others as well as you love yourself.’ These two commands are pegs; everything in God’s Law & the Prophets hangs from them.”

At our 10:30am Sunday gathering this week, John Pritchard will speak about the Prayer of Jabez (1 Chronicles 4:10) a prayer asking to be blessed to be a blessing. As always, the coffee is hot from 10.15am - hope you can join us!

2204 days ago

Run it your way at the Selwyn Running Festival

Selwyn Sports Trust

Take to the roads at pace or at your leisure on the 4th November at the Selwyn Running Festival. Flat and fast, winding past farmland and townships, there's a distance to suit everyone (half marathon, 10km, 5km and kids dash). Register today and you won't be disappointed. Register here!

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2204 days ago

Classical Hits

New Zealand Symphony Orchestra

The New Zealand Symphony Orchestra will travel the length of the country this September to perform some of the most popular and beloved works of classical music.

From Schubert to Tchaikovsky, this tour will be a great opportunity to experience some of the best classical music ever written and to… View more
The New Zealand Symphony Orchestra will travel the length of the country this September to perform some of the most popular and beloved works of classical music.

From Schubert to Tchaikovsky, this tour will be a great opportunity to experience some of the best classical music ever written and to see your National Orchestra in your hometown.

NZSO’s Associate Conductor, Hamish McKeich at the helm and our very own Principal Cellist, Andrew Joyce; we’re keeping things in the NZSO family.

Christchurch | Wed 19 Sept | 7.00pm
Air Force Museum
Buy tickets here!

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2205 days ago

Poll: Would you let the grass and weeds in your local parks grow to feed and home pollinators?

Mei Leng Wong Reporter from NZ Gardener & Get Growing

Kiwis love our lawns and traditionally we expect our councils to keep the lawns of our public parks and verges tidy and well mowed and to get rid of any weeds. But actually a neat and tidy green lawn is a food desert for pollinators, and leaving grass unmown and letting so-called weeds like clover … View moreKiwis love our lawns and traditionally we expect our councils to keep the lawns of our public parks and verges tidy and well mowed and to get rid of any weeds. But actually a neat and tidy green lawn is a food desert for pollinators, and leaving grass unmown and letting so-called weeds like clover and dandelion flower provides food for bees and helps support biodiversity. Would you be happy if your local authority let the grass in your local parks grow long and allowed weeds to flourish?

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Would you let the grass and weeds in your local parks grow to feed and home pollinators?
  • 25% Yes of course. we need to help the bees.
    25% Complete
  • 42% Yes, but there needs to be signage to say that it's being done for pollinators,
    42% Complete
  • 26.4% No. Parks are used for sports and the grass needs to be mown. Plant for pollinat
    26.4% Complete
  • 6.6% No. I think that is just the council saying it's for pollinators but really it's
    6.6% Complete
605 votes
2204 days ago

Selling your Home Seminar was a hit.

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

Our first 'Selling Your Home?' seminar was a hit with a good crowd and heaps of good practical information shared to help prepare your home for sale. A big thank you to all our speakers; Denise Coughlan from Harcourts Grenadier, Tony Greig Jims' Building Inspections, Claire Jackson, … View moreOur first 'Selling Your Home?' seminar was a hit with a good crowd and heaps of good practical information shared to help prepare your home for sale. A big thank you to all our speakers; Denise Coughlan from Harcourts Grenadier, Tony Greig Jims' Building Inspections, Claire Jackson, Mainland Resene, Liz Satherley Harrisons Carpet Christchurch South and Denise Pheloung Creative & Co.
More to come!

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