Yaldhurst, Christchurch

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2163 days ago

Do you have an award-winning room?

House and Garden Interior

Entries for Interior of the Year 2019 awards are open now. We're on the hunt for New Zealand's most beautiful rooms.

The supreme winner will win an $8,000 luxury escape at Matakauri Lodge and all category winners will receive $1,000 and will be featured in NZ House & Garden.

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Entries for Interior of the Year 2019 awards are open now. We're on the hunt for New Zealand's most beautiful rooms.

The supreme winner will win an $8,000 luxury escape at Matakauri Lodge and all category winners will receive $1,000 and will be featured in NZ House & Garden.

Categories include:
- Kitchen
- Living Room
- Bathroom
- Bedroom
- Indoor/Outdoor flow
- Out of the Ordinary

These prestigious awards can be entered by homeowners, interior designers or architects.
Find out more!

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2163 days ago

2 things to share

Shirish Paranjape from

Friends, I have 2 things to share with you.
1. Indian Newslink Community Award.
I was proud and humbled to receive an award in October for the community work in Christchurch. Almost all other awardees were from the north island, so it was quite an honour to be recognised there and represent not … View more
Friends, I have 2 things to share with you.
1. Indian Newslink Community Award.
I was proud and humbled to receive an award in October for the community work in Christchurch. Almost all other awardees were from the north island, so it was quite an honour to be recognised there and represent not only Christchurch but the South Island.
The bonus was that I received the award at the hands of Blackcap Jeet Raval, also of Indian ethnicity. Attached here is the photo taken by the official photographer.

Indian Newslink is an English fortnightly published from Auckland since 1999, both as an on-line and print version. They run business awards as well as sports and community awards.

2. Lottery Committee. I have been appointed by Department of Internal Affairs on two of the Lottery funding committees, namely:
- Lottery Significant Projects Fund
- Lottery Community Facilities Fund
I was at Wellington recently to attend the first (training) meeting. There are 4 other members - 2 from DIA, 1 from Auckland (of Chinese ethnicity) and 1 from Gisborne (Maori). I feel honoured and privileged to 'represent' Christchurch / South Island at these funding committees.

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2163 days ago

Poll: Should babies be allowed in cafes and restaurants?

Georgia Reporter from Stuff

While Jill Murphy was sitting at a cafe down with her partner and two-year-old daughter, a woman at the next table sighed loudly and said in a dismayed tone: "People want to go out and enjoy their food, you know. They don't want to have to put up with children."

She wrote in her … View more
While Jill Murphy was sitting at a cafe down with her partner and two-year-old daughter, a woman at the next table sighed loudly and said in a dismayed tone: "People want to go out and enjoy their food, you know. They don't want to have to put up with children."

She wrote in her opinion piece that she felt guilty for ruining everyone's lunch. To read more about her experience, click here.

So we want to know your views on young children in cafes and restaurants. Take part in our poll below! If you've got a view on this topic, share it with us in Stuff Nation.

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Should babies be allowed in cafes and restaurants?
  • 63.6% Yes
    63.6% Complete
  • 15% No
    15% Complete
  • 21.4% I think cafes should be more child friendly
    21.4% Complete
3628 votes
2164 days ago

kittens

Cathrine from Yaldhurst

two kittens wanted for country home please text me on 0277422089 0r send me a message thanks

2164 days ago

Feed a family for $30

LIFE Community

Over 135, 000 kiwi kids are living in households without basic food in the house. And 4 in 10 families that live in poverty are the working poor. This means many New Zealanders struggle to put food on the table at Christmas.

Since 2001, we have delivered almost 100,000 Christmas Boxes to … View more
Over 135, 000 kiwi kids are living in households without basic food in the house. And 4 in 10 families that live in poverty are the working poor. This means many New Zealanders struggle to put food on the table at Christmas.

Since 2001, we have delivered almost 100,000 Christmas Boxes to families in need throughout New Zealand. By giving $30, you can help us to bring over 15,000 boxes of food to kiwi families this Christmas. 100% of your donation goes directly to feed a family.
Donate here

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2164 days ago

The Warehouse and Variety provide Twice the Joy

The Warehouse New Zealand

This year, The Warehouse and Variety – the Children's Charity, have teamed up to bring the joy of Christmas to families who would otherwise go without. Every child deserves to be happy on Christmas day, but for many New Zealand families, stretching the budget to buy gifts and share a special… View moreThis year, The Warehouse and Variety – the Children's Charity, have teamed up to bring the joy of Christmas to families who would otherwise go without. Every child deserves to be happy on Christmas day, but for many New Zealand families, stretching the budget to buy gifts and share a special family meal is out of reach.

Instore you can purchase a $10 voucher, which will gift a toy from sponsors Hasbro or Mattel to the value of $25, or you can purchase a gift and leave in the donation boxes provided.

Head in-store to share the Christmas joy.
Shop now

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2164 days ago

Over 60's For Sale

Karen Ellis from Ray White Bishopdale

Fantastic over 60's unit for sale
Neat and tidy and as convenient as they come, this warm and sunny (over 60's) unit is a must see for those looking to downsize to a low maintenance option. Open plan living flowing to a fully fenced courtyard, double glazed and two bedrooms, single … View more
Fantastic over 60's unit for sale
Neat and tidy and as convenient as they come, this warm and sunny (over 60's) unit is a must see for those looking to downsize to a low maintenance option. Open plan living flowing to a fully fenced courtyard, double glazed and two bedrooms, single (internal access) garaging with great off-street parking at your front door! With a bus stop and dairy just around the corner plus walking distance to Bishopdale Mall, this is an opportunity not to be missed!

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2164 days ago

Garage Sale - 63 Roydon Drive, 8am start Saturday 10th

John from Templeton

Double garage full with lots of quality items. Garden tools, kitchen stuff, pet beds and accessories, toys, pictures, tent, clothes, sports and travel bags, Christmas Tree and more

Negotiable

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2164 days ago

liles for sale freshly picked lovely colours

Ingrid from Ilam

cnr greers road and chevron place ilam

Price: $5

2165 days ago

Study here, work here.

Ara Institute of Canterbury

At Ara Institute of Canterbury, we’re committed to providing trades training opportunities that meet the employment needs of our local communities and lead to local jobs. Mathew Jack experienced this first hand when he took a course in heavy automotive engineering at our Timaru campus. After … View moreAt Ara Institute of Canterbury, we’re committed to providing trades training opportunities that meet the employment needs of our local communities and lead to local jobs. Mathew Jack experienced this first hand when he took a course in heavy automotive engineering at our Timaru campus. After Mathew completed his eight-month course, he found employment with Smallbone in Ashburton, where he lives.

He says the “excellent training” he received prepared him well for the job. “It set me up to excel in an exciting and demanding career.” In Timaru, we’ve got programmes in engineering trades, electrical, automotive and painting and decorating starting in February. You can learn all about them here.
Find out more!

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2166 days ago

Proposed Hornby Community Centre Market Day

Linda Turner from Hornby Community Care Centre

Christmas is just around the corner so here's a chance to sell your arts, crafts, homemade items, and assorted goods. The market day would be held at the Hornby Community Centre grounds on the Saturday 8th of December 2018 from 2pm-5pm. The cost of a stall would be $10.
If you are interested … View more
Christmas is just around the corner so here's a chance to sell your arts, crafts, homemade items, and assorted goods. The market day would be held at the Hornby Community Centre grounds on the Saturday 8th of December 2018 from 2pm-5pm. The cost of a stall would be $10.
If you are interested in registering for a stall, please contact Linda Turner at the Hornby Community Centre (03 3499793), email: hornbycommunitycentre@xtra.co.nz or Facebook messenger

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2165 days ago

PROPOSED COMMUNITY CENTRE MARKET DAY

Linda Turner from Hornby Community Care Centre

Thank you to those who have shown support for our Market Day. If you are interested in having a stall below is a link for our registration form which can be completed online or I can send a hard copy if you let me know.

2165 days ago

Neighbours of NZ Road Trip

The Team from Neighbours Aotearoa

Hello again! Sam and Cissy here, your Neighbours Day Aotearoa coordinators. It's been an amazing couple of weeks, as we gear up for our Neighbours of New Zealand Road Trip. Thank you so much to everyone who dropped us a line, sent a message, or commented on facebook - we so appreciate it! We … View moreHello again! Sam and Cissy here, your Neighbours Day Aotearoa coordinators. It's been an amazing couple of weeks, as we gear up for our Neighbours of New Zealand Road Trip. Thank you so much to everyone who dropped us a line, sent a message, or commented on facebook - we so appreciate it! We were absolutely inundated with offers - and we're SO SORRY if we've missed anyone, or haven't gotten back to you - please get in touch again - email me - sam@neighboursday.org.nz.

Road Trip Itinerary - neighboursday.org.nz...

We're hitting the road in the lead up to our 10th celebration of Neighbours Day Aotearoa. As we drive across the country we’ll be running workshops and reaching out to meet people who are working to create great neighbourhoods across New Zealand. These interactive workshops are for anyone planning a Neighbours Day Event, or supporting other people.

Come along, share ideas, and get the support you need to put on a great Neighbours Day Aotearoa event!
Check out our Road Trip page for a list of our confirmed destinations and scheduled workshops, be sure to check back soon as we confirm further workshops. Also! Don't forget to follow us on Facebook to follow our facebook live updates as we hit the road!

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2165 days ago

Got an opinion on fireworks? Share it with us

Georgia Reporter from Stuff

Hi neighbours,

Is it time to ban the private sale of fireworks in favour of public displays only? Or is Guy Fawkes just a bit of flammable fun?

Would you like to see tighter restrictions on fireworks or are you a sparkler fiend who sees no problem with celebrating safely at home?

We want to know… View more
Hi neighbours,

Is it time to ban the private sale of fireworks in favour of public displays only? Or is Guy Fawkes just a bit of flammable fun?

Would you like to see tighter restrictions on fireworks or are you a sparkler fiend who sees no problem with celebrating safely at home?

We want to know your opinion on the debate. To share your views in Stuff Nation, click here.

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2165 days ago

Life in Christchurch Transport Survey

The Team from Christchurch City Council

While roadworks and road closures remain a key issue, more people are finding it easy to travel by car compared to last year.

What do you make of the results of the latest Life in Christchurch Survey? Head to Newsline for a full breakdown.

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