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It was quickly dubbed “the big snow” and was the heaviest snowfall in three decades.
“Christchurch teetered on the brink of disaster yesterday as the worst snowstorm in 30 years first paralysed the city, then caused widespread flooding,” The Press reported on August 29, 1992.… View moreHey Cantabs,
It was quickly dubbed “the big snow” and was the heaviest snowfall in three decades.
“Christchurch teetered on the brink of disaster yesterday as the worst snowstorm in 30 years first paralysed the city, then caused widespread flooding,” The Press reported on August 29, 1992.
Do you remember the big snow?
New Zealand’s lush green pastures and temperate climate means our country produces some of the world’s best beef.
New Zealand is one of McDonald’s top ten beef-producing markets and it’s such a hit with the rest of the world that a significant percentage of NZ’s beef exports are to … View moreNew Zealand’s lush green pastures and temperate climate means our country produces some of the world’s best beef.
New Zealand is one of McDonald’s top ten beef-producing markets and it’s such a hit with the rest of the world that a significant percentage of NZ’s beef exports are to international McDonald’s markets.
We partner with many Kiwi farmers who produce our beef, including Whangara Farms which was the first beef farm outside of Europe to be invited to the McDonald’s Flagship Farmers programme.
ANZCO Foods, based in the small Taranaki town of Waitara, are responsible for making our 100% beef patties. About 90% of the staff at the Waitara plant are locals and they manage to produce around half a million patties each day.
Our quality beef cuts are minced and that’s it. No additives or fillers, just mince that is formed in patties, before they’re flash-frozen and sent to restaurants.
Learn about the latest wallpaper trends, how to choose the right wallpaper to suit your home and handy tips and tricks. In association with Aspiring Walls and Mason Handcrafted wallpaper.
On Tuesday 18 May 5.30pm – 7pm at Resene ColorShop, 234-236 Lichfield Street, Central Christchurch
OR
… View moreLearn about the latest wallpaper trends, how to choose the right wallpaper to suit your home and handy tips and tricks. In association with Aspiring Walls and Mason Handcrafted wallpaper.
On Tuesday 18 May 5.30pm – 7pm at Resene ColorShop, 234-236 Lichfield Street, Central Christchurch
OR
On Thursday 20 May 5.30pm – 7pm at Resene ColorShop, Unit 9, 4 Troup Drive, Tower Junction
FREE to attend.
Reserve your place for Tuesday 18 May today by emailing lichfieldst.colorshop@resene.co.nz with your name and phone number.
Reserve your place for Thursday 20 May today by emailing towerjunction.colorshop@resene.co.nz with your name and phone number.
We look forward to seeing you there.
Hi neighbours,
Hundreds of yellow bins have been confiscated from Christchurch properties as the cost of dumping contaminated recycling approaches $2 million.
The city council is continuing to take a hard line on shoddy recycling practices and has removed 664 bins in the past nine months. These … View moreHi neighbours,
Hundreds of yellow bins have been confiscated from Christchurch properties as the cost of dumping contaminated recycling approaches $2 million.
The city council is continuing to take a hard line on shoddy recycling practices and has removed 664 bins in the past nine months. These residents had previously been warned three times.
Do you support the confiscating of bins from shoddy recyclers?
Located in leafy Papanui, The Bellevue is our newest offering for luxury Care Suite living. Thoughtfully designed to provide Rest Home & Hospital care with all the comforts of home, you can relax knowing that you won’t have to move again, even if your needs increase.
Each Care Suite comes … View moreLocated in leafy Papanui, The Bellevue is our newest offering for luxury Care Suite living. Thoughtfully designed to provide Rest Home & Hospital care with all the comforts of home, you can relax knowing that you won’t have to move again, even if your needs increase.
Each Care Suite comes with a spacious living area, ensuite bathroom, and kitchenette, so you can still enjoy a cuppa with family and friends just as you always have. Some Care Suites are large enough for couples, so you can stay together and receive the care you both need.
The Bellevue is now open, so get in touch with our friendly team.
Are you still looking for the perfect Mother's Day treat?
From now until Mother's Day, subscribe to the Sunday Star-Times for 6 months and you will receive a free Antipodes skincare gift, valued at $115!
Follow the link, select the 6 month option and use the promo code … View moreAre you still looking for the perfect Mother's Day treat?
From now until Mother's Day, subscribe to the Sunday Star-Times for 6 months and you will receive a free Antipodes skincare gift, valued at $115!
Follow the link, select the 6 month option and use the promo code SSTMOTHERSDAY at the checkout to redeem.
Hurry! Offer ends Sunday. T&C's apply.
CLEAN SOLID WOODEN / PLY PACKING CRATES $5.00 Each Cheap.!!
Hi All
We still have Boxes Available
We end up with surplus Wooded Crates & we sell them off for the Work Social Club.
They are Clean / Strong Wooden / Ply with metal corners for strength
Come with lids.… View moreCLEAN SOLID WOODEN / PLY PACKING CRATES $5.00 Each Cheap.!!
Hi All
We still have Boxes Available
We end up with surplus Wooded Crates & we sell them off for the Work Social Club.
They are Clean / Strong Wooden / Ply with metal corners for strength
Come with lids.
3 Main Sizes
1000mm x 800mm x 900mm
or
1200mm x 800mm x 900mm
or
1000 mm x 800mm x 600 mm
can be used for all sorts of things.
General Storage / Fire Wood storage / Made into Pet Houses - etc etc
Collection or Viewing welcome in Hornby area Christchurch.
Location is SPAREX /AGCO Ltd
65 FOREMANS ROAD.
( we located down a lane way - turn at the Large TIL FREIGHT sign on
Foremans Road & go to end of lane towards Railway line we are the Yard
of Tractors.)
Please Phone / Txt 0276103128 ask for Daniel or Stephen.
Between 8 - 5pm.
Thanks :-)
Price: $5.00
The South Island's first shopping mall opened on Riccarton Rd in 1965.
Christchurch property manager Reuel Livingstone developed the concept for Riccarton Mall from shopping centres in Australia. His new, self-contained shopping centre included 66 stores and parking for 600 cars. Many … View moreThe South Island's first shopping mall opened on Riccarton Rd in 1965.
Christchurch property manager Reuel Livingstone developed the concept for Riccarton Mall from shopping centres in Australia. His new, self-contained shopping centre included 66 stores and parking for 600 cars. Many property purchases and building additions, and with the new name of Westfield, it is still one of New Zealand's leading malls.
At first, almost surrounded by houses and vacant sections, it now covers the block bounded by Riccarton Rd and Matipo, Maxwell and Rotherham streets.
We don't have a current aerial photo of the mall, but the second photo attached below shows the mall in 2012 and how much the landscape had changed since the 1960s.
Have you got New Zealand‘s best collection of houseplants?
We’re searching for indoor plant obsessives who have created impressive urban jungles… and there’s some great prizes to be won!
Good morning neighbours, an old gem for you...
Around 20,000 people came out to watch the Prince and Princess of Wales do a walkabout in Cathedral Square on April 28, 1983, despite “chilly, intermittent and penetrating rain”, but The Press also wondered if royal tours were approaching their … View moreGood morning neighbours, an old gem for you...
Around 20,000 people came out to watch the Prince and Princess of Wales do a walkabout in Cathedral Square on April 28, 1983, despite “chilly, intermittent and penetrating rain”, but The Press also wondered if royal tours were approaching their use-by date.
The tone of the paper’s editorial was very different from that struck 30 years earlier, when the Queen toured.
“Rapid communications and travel have removed much of the novelty from Royal appearances in New Zealand,” The Press said. “The charm and interest remain enhanced this time by the presence of the future Queen, Princess Diana, and the baby who could some day be King William V.”
The Press looked into the future: “Before the end of the century Prince Charles can probably expect to be King Charles III. His son, at present in Auckland, may well still be on the throne in the unimaginable world of the year 2050.
“Although New Zealand has not the vigorous republican movement evident in Australia, the question is reasonably asked here whether an hereditary monarch, living 12,000 miles away, will continue to be the most appropriate head of State for New Zealand.”
Despite this, every move was still recorded and star power was very evident, as The Press reported.
“A faint touch of blue shone through the clouds about 10 minutes before the end of the walkabout. It highlighted the Princess’ hair and brought favourable comments from a cluster of young girls.
“Many people were surprised at how tall and slender the Princess is. ‘Her face is thinner than I expected, but much prettier,’ said one woman.
“The glowing natural complexion of the Princess needed little highlight, just a glimmer of gold eye-shadow, a touch of mascara, and a subtle lip-colouring.”
Come together for good with friends, whānau and workmates by hosting a Pink Ribbon Breakfast this May. You’ll be joining thousands of Kiwis around the country to raise vital funds for Breast Cancer Foundation NZ.
You can host any time in May, and by taking part, you’ll be helping fund … View moreCome together for good with friends, whānau and workmates by hosting a Pink Ribbon Breakfast this May. You’ll be joining thousands of Kiwis around the country to raise vital funds for Breast Cancer Foundation NZ.
You can host any time in May, and by taking part, you’ll be helping fund ground-breaking work by some of our country’s top breast cancer researchers, educate people about breast health, and provide free support services for breast cancer patients and their families.
What are you waiting for! Sign up today.
CLEAN SOLID WOODEN / PLY PACKING CRATES $5.00 Each Cheap.!!
Hi All
We still have Boxes Available
We end up with surplus Wooded Crates & we sell them off for the Work Social Club.
They are Clean / Strong Wooden / Ply with metal corners for strength
Come with lids.… View moreCLEAN SOLID WOODEN / PLY PACKING CRATES $5.00 Each Cheap.!!
Hi All
We still have Boxes Available
We end up with surplus Wooded Crates & we sell them off for the Work Social Club.
They are Clean / Strong Wooden / Ply with metal corners for strength
Come with lids.
3 Main Sizes
1000mm x 800mm x 900mm
or
1200mm x 800mm x 900mm
or
1000 mm x 800mm x 600 mm
can be used for all sorts of things.
General Storage / Fire Wood storage / Made into Pet Houses - etc etc
Collection or Viewing welcome in Hornby area Christchurch.
Location is SPAREX /AGCO Ltd
65 FOREMANS ROAD.
( we located down a lane way - turn at the Large TIL FREIGHT sign on
Foremans Road & go to end of lane towards Railway line we are the Yard
of Tractors.)
Please Phone / Txt 0276103128 ask for Daniel or Stephen.
Between 8 - 5pm.
Thanks :-)
Price: $5.00
Price: $5
We are a non-denominational Christian school that caters for children from Year 1 – 13. Our point of difference - We are a Christ-Centred, student oriented school. Our ‘Why’ is to offer families a holistic education for their children, focusing on Character, Excellence and Service – for … View moreWe are a non-denominational Christian school that caters for children from Year 1 – 13. Our point of difference - We are a Christ-Centred, student oriented school. Our ‘Why’ is to offer families a holistic education for their children, focusing on Character, Excellence and Service – for the glory of God.
Middleton Grange School provides a first-rate general education with academic results of the highest quality, and we do this by providing an environment in which the Biblical truths of Jesus Christ are taught and lived.
We see learning as holistic; it aims to instruct the mind, shape the heart and prepare the hands for service.
We want our young people to critically engage in the rapidly changing society and culture that they live in, in order to be a positive influence and to point others to God by their example.
We look forward to welcoming you to be part of the Middleton Grange School family – a school community of Special Character!
Please check our website for further information:
www.middleton.school.nz
Whether it’s because of new amenities, affordable housing or quality of life, a new survey has found Christchurch residents are feeling better about their city.
Christchurch has scored highest of the main cities for health and wellbeing in New Zealand’s latest national Quality of Life survey, … View moreWhether it’s because of new amenities, affordable housing or quality of life, a new survey has found Christchurch residents are feeling better about their city.
Christchurch has scored highest of the main cities for health and wellbeing in New Zealand’s latest national Quality of Life survey, and recorded by far the biggest improvement in how the city is ranked by its residents.
It also scored top in housing affordability.
In other areas, including dangerous drivers and vandalism, Christchurch scored worst.
Read the full story here and share in the comments what you like most - or least - about living in Christchurch.
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