Wigram, Christchurch

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2345 days ago

Pump stations targeted for end of chlorination

The Team from Christchurch City Council

Check out the latest water update on the Council's efforts to end chlorination here on Newsline: bit.ly...

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2345 days ago

Food lovers Masterclass

The Team from Christchurch City Council

Interested in topics on meal planning, smart shopping and storage to help with your household food waste reduction? Come along on Friday 22 June from 6pm to 8pm to the Food Lovers Masterclass.

A sign language interpreter will be provided at this workshop as the event is organised with Deaf … View more
Interested in topics on meal planning, smart shopping and storage to help with your household food waste reduction? Come along on Friday 22 June from 6pm to 8pm to the Food Lovers Masterclass.

A sign language interpreter will be provided at this workshop as the event is organised with Deaf Aotearoa. Find out more here: bit.ly...

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2346 days ago

Hearing Healthcare you can Trust

Hear Again are conveniently located at The Hub, Hornby, and offer the very best in hearing healthcare. From earwax removal by micro-suction to hearing tests and the provision of the very latest hearing devices, the friendly, professional team never fail to deliver.

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Hear Again are conveniently located at The Hub, Hornby, and offer the very best in hearing healthcare. From earwax removal by micro-suction to hearing tests and the provision of the very latest hearing devices, the friendly, professional team never fail to deliver.

Book your FREE hearing check or FREE hearing device demonstration and start re-joining the conversation.
Find out more!

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2373 days ago

Are you ready for winter?

Nicole Mathewson Reporter from The Press

Firewood retailers are warning consumers to watch out for "cowboys" selling wet wood on social media.

Demand for firewood in Christchurch is peaking ahead of winter, with wait times for bigger loads already stretching out to more than two months.

Are you prepared or are you … View more
Firewood retailers are warning consumers to watch out for "cowboys" selling wet wood on social media.

Demand for firewood in Christchurch is peaking ahead of winter, with wait times for bigger loads already stretching out to more than two months.

Are you prepared or are you struggling to get enough firewood this year?

*Please write DNP (Do Not Print) if you don't want your comment to be published in print and/or on Stuff*

2347 days ago

Health board raises concerns over Christchurch Hospital service failure risk

Nicole Mathewson Reporter from The Press

A two-year delay by the Ministry of Health to develop facilities at Christchurch Hospital has created a risk of service failure, Canterbury District Health Board members say.

The board noted quake-related repairs had not been undertaken and when the acute services building opens in September … View more
A two-year delay by the Ministry of Health to develop facilities at Christchurch Hospital has created a risk of service failure, Canterbury District Health Board members say.

The board noted quake-related repairs had not been undertaken and when the acute services building opens in September 2019, Canterbury will be left with both a bed and theatre shortage.

Read more on this issue by clicking the link below and let us know your thoughts in the comments.

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2346 days ago

Food Lovers Masterclass

The Team from Christchurch City Council

Looking for exciting and inspirational ideas on ways to reduce your food waste? Come along to the Food Lovers Masterclass with Kate Meads on 22 June from 6pm to 8pm.
There will also have a sign language interpreter at this workshop as the event is organised with Deaf Aotearoa. Find out more … View more
Looking for exciting and inspirational ideas on ways to reduce your food waste? Come along to the Food Lovers Masterclass with Kate Meads on 22 June from 6pm to 8pm.
There will also have a sign language interpreter at this workshop as the event is organised with Deaf Aotearoa. Find out more here: bit.ly...

2346 days ago

What do you think about the new Cathedral Square designs?

The Team from Neighbourly.co.nz

Regenerate Christchurch have released a the long-awaited plan intended to fix Christchurch City's heart.

The new plan for the city's Cathedral Square will see a mix of green and paved surfaces to create a strong city heart and encourage events. Its execution is intended to be phased, … View more
Regenerate Christchurch have released a the long-awaited plan intended to fix Christchurch City's heart.

The new plan for the city's Cathedral Square will see a mix of green and paved surfaces to create a strong city heart and encourage events. Its execution is intended to be phased, rolled out in stages as building projects around the square were completed.

As suggested in a draft concept released last year, the redesigned square would have three main spaces, each with their own character – a green zone with trees and water southeast of Christ Church Cathedral, a youth-friendly meeting space by the new library, and a large event and meeting space on the western side.

Were you aware of the plans? What do you think about them? Do you like the designs? Is there anything missing?

Read more about the plans here

2350 days ago

Reusable cup

Alison from Avonhead

Do you take your reusable cup with you when buying a coffee? ☕️
I want to recommend The Preservatory on Waimairi Road who give you a discount if you bring your reusable cup. It's a lovely light, bright and warm cafe too so if you haven't been there yet, give it a try sometime.

2347 days ago

Do you want to improve your social English conversation?

Lois from Halswell

Text Experienced Esol Tutor 0276347493 Lois

I am a registered English Literacy Teacher

tutoring Social Conversation with up to 4 adults for one

hour at a Halswell cafe in the school holidays.

2347 days ago

Earthquake symposium to go ahead

The Team from Christchurch City Council

The two-day earthquake symposium will be held at the University of Canterbury in November.
Read more about it on Newsline: bit.ly...

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2347 days ago

Poll: Are home ventilation systems worth it?

Reporter Homed

Thanks to everyone who's already taken part in our poll. Home ventilation systems can cost thousands and opinions on their worth are definitely divided.

If you're not sure what type of ventilation system would work best for you - or whether you need one at all - … View more
Thanks to everyone who's already taken part in our poll. Home ventilation systems can cost thousands and opinions on their worth are definitely divided.

If you're not sure what type of ventilation system would work best for you - or whether you need one at all - read this to help find out.

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Are home ventilation systems worth it?
  • 62.1% Yes it's been great.
    62.1% Complete
  • 16.8% No, our windows still weep.
    16.8% Complete
  • 21.1% It's improved but not removed.
    21.1% Complete
972 votes
2348 days ago

What do you think should be done with the old Sockburn Service Centre?

Nicole Mathewson Reporter from The Press

Sockburn residents are unhappy at the run-down state of the Christchurch City Council's former service centre.

The Sockburn Service Centre, on Main South Rd, is covered in graffiti, windows are smashed and others are bordered up. The centre was closed in 2012 due to earthquake damage and … View more
Sockburn residents are unhappy at the run-down state of the Christchurch City Council's former service centre.

The Sockburn Service Centre, on Main South Rd, is covered in graffiti, windows are smashed and others are bordered up. The centre was closed in 2012 due to earthquake damage and has sat vacant ever since.

2351 days ago

What do you think about our airports?

Georgia Reporter from Stuff

Hi Canterbury,

Auckland Airport has been under fire recently and it got us wondering about what Kiwis think about their local airport. We want to hear about your airport experiences. What do you think are the best and worst Koru lounges in NZ? What are some of the weirdest or quirkiest airports … View more
Hi Canterbury,

Auckland Airport has been under fire recently and it got us wondering about what Kiwis think about their local airport. We want to hear about your airport experiences. What do you think are the best and worst Koru lounges in NZ? What are some of the weirdest or quirkiest airports you've been to in NZ? Email your thoughts to our travel reporter at lorna.thornber@stuff.co.nz. (If commenting, please add "NFP/not for print" if you do not want your images/comments used on Stuff).”

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2347 days ago

National Volunteer Week 2018 - Quote

Sarah Macdonald from Volunteering New Zealand

National Volunteer Week is next week! (17-23 June). We’ve been busy collecting quotes to reflect our NVW theme:

“Volunteers, The Heart of our Community – By many, the work will be completed, Mā tini, mā mano, ka rapa te whai.”

#NVW2018

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2352 days ago

Have you been to The Birdwood restaurant?

Jo Gilbert Reporter from The Press

REVIEW: The food gods were listening and they might just be Italian.

A couple of months ago I reviewed Somerfield Italian restaurant Piccolo and bemoaned the lack of similar establishments.

"In a perfect world, every suburb would have a neighbourhood Italian restaurant," I wrote.

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REVIEW: The food gods were listening and they might just be Italian.

A couple of months ago I reviewed Somerfield Italian restaurant Piccolo and bemoaned the lack of similar establishments.

"In a perfect world, every suburb would have a neighbourhood Italian restaurant," I wrote.

Weeks later, neighbourhood Italian restaurant The Birdwood opened in Beckenham, and after giving them a chance to find their feet, I subjected the staff to the cruelest of tests: bringing four ravenous boys on a wet Saturday night.

When we booked, we had been warned that we would be at a high bar table and when I saw how packed the restaurant was when we arrived, I had to apologise as three boys had turned into four. Would that be a problem? It took some scrambling to find a spare chair but we were seated, no problem.

-- Read the full review by clicking the link below.

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