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2061 days ago

Shorter showers save water!

The Team from Christchurch City Council

Keep your shower under 5 minutes and you could save thousands of litres of water a month!
For more tips, visit bit.ly...

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2050 days ago

Taco Bell is coming to New Zealand

Georgia Reporter from Stuff

Hi neighbours,

Forget Santa, Taco Bell is coming to town!

The Mexican fast food chain, which makes made-to-order tacos and burritos, is planning on opening more than 60 new Taco Bell restaurants across New Zealand and Australia. To read more, click here.

The restaurants will be built between … View more
Hi neighbours,

Forget Santa, Taco Bell is coming to town!

The Mexican fast food chain, which makes made-to-order tacos and burritos, is planning on opening more than 60 new Taco Bell restaurants across New Zealand and Australia. To read more, click here.

The restaurants will be built between January 1 and June 2024.

Are you a fan of Taco Bell? Would you like a restaurant to open up in your city? Or are there too many fast food chains as is? Share your thoughts in the replies below!
(Please add "NFP/not for print" if you do not want your images/ comments used on Stuff)

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2051 days ago

Looking for connetrix construction toy parts

Karen from Halswell

Hi I am looking for some connetrix construction toy parts to add to my little boys collection for Xmas. They don’t need to be in sets or complete. It looks like this kind of thing. Please let me know if you have any you would like to get rid of or sell.
Thanks in advance, Karen.

2052 days ago

Summer safety checklist: Fall-proofing your home

The Team from ACC New Zealand

With warmer weather heading our way, gardening is a great way to stay fit and get regular doses of Vitamin D to help strengthen our bones.

The Home Safety checklist will give you practical tips on how to avoid falls, sprains and strains while pulling those stubborn weeds. For example, when … View more
With warmer weather heading our way, gardening is a great way to stay fit and get regular doses of Vitamin D to help strengthen our bones.

The Home Safety checklist will give you practical tips on how to avoid falls, sprains and strains while pulling those stubborn weeds. For example, when you’re gardening avoid heavy lifting and use long-handled tools so you’re not bending over for long periods. Steady yourself when bending and standing, no pesky weed is worth falling for!

A new movement called Live Stronger for Longer is helping to reduce the risk of falls by providing practical information and free resources. We want to help you stay on your feet, and living the life you want to live.

Take the home safety checklist with your friends and family and join the movement today.

Proudly brought to you by ACC, HQ&SC, MOH and your local community health providers.

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2052 days ago

Give a gift for good this festive season

Jason Cowlam from New Zealand Red Cross

It’s not just the festive season. It’s also cyclone season. Cyclones are happening more often, they‘re getting more severe, destructive and deadly – and they’re even reaching us here in New Zealand. What would you do if you lost everything?

During this time of giving, … View more
It’s not just the festive season. It’s also cyclone season. Cyclones are happening more often, they‘re getting more severe, destructive and deadly – and they’re even reaching us here in New Zealand. What would you do if you lost everything?

During this time of giving, give a gift for good to help those who need it most. You can easily help them with warmth, water, meals, shelter, community outreach and welfare centre support.
Click here to help

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2053 days ago

Two Person Outdoor Seat

Jenny from Halswell

This seat has a steel painted frame, with very minor surface rust at the joins. Strong and secure, cushions could be replaced if desired.

Thank you all for your interest, the seat has now gone.

Free

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2053 days ago

Givealittle’s Celebration with the Nation

Givealittle

We’re so grateful to all the generous sorts who’ve chipped in to get us here. So, let’s lose the gifts… and turn our big day into a celebration with the nation.

For every $10 donated from you, Spark Foundation will give $10 too – up to a grand total of $10,000 across all 10 charities.
Give here

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2053 days ago

Weekend events guide

The Team from Christchurch City Council

It's another busy weekend ahead here in the city!

Get into the Christmas spirit at the New Brighton Seaside Christmas Paradetomorrow, or take a dip at Tots and Toddlers at Waltham summer pool!, the Ecosort Recycling Centre Open Day 2018! and more!

Weekend events here at Newsline: … View more
It's another busy weekend ahead here in the city!

Get into the Christmas spirit at the New Brighton Seaside Christmas Paradetomorrow, or take a dip at Tots and Toddlers at Waltham summer pool!, the Ecosort Recycling Centre Open Day 2018! and more!

Weekend events here at Newsline: www.ccc.govt.nz...

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2056 days ago

Volunteers make Edmonds garden sure to rise

The Team from Christchurch City Council

Happy International Volunteer Day!
Have a read about the work done by the dedicated Friends of the Edmonds Factory Garden volunteers, here at Newsline: bit.ly...

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2054 days ago

Are you catching a Christmas flight?

Georgia Reporter from Stuff

Hi neighbours,

Are you planning of flying with Air New Zealand in the lead up towards Christmas? Some Air NZ staff are planning to strike four days out from Christmas – on the airline's busiest travel day of the year. To read more, click here.

Christmas is a hectic time of year in general … View more
Hi neighbours,

Are you planning of flying with Air New Zealand in the lead up towards Christmas? Some Air NZ staff are planning to strike four days out from Christmas – on the airline's busiest travel day of the year. To read more, click here.

Christmas is a hectic time of year in general for some families. Close to 42,000 customers booked to travel domestically and internationally on that date now face potential flight cancellations, the airline has said. Keep an eye on the story link above and we'll keep this post updated as more information comes out.

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2057 days ago

Nominate your neighbourhood's Santa - comment below!

Reporter Sunday Star Times

We are on the hunt for New Zealand's most original, even legendary, Santas - can you help?? This will be someone that embodies the big guy with the white beard year round and who people in your neighbourhood often refer to as Santa.

Obviously, this person will also be the one that is called … View more
We are on the hunt for New Zealand's most original, even legendary, Santas - can you help?? This will be someone that embodies the big guy with the white beard year round and who people in your neighbourhood often refer to as Santa.

Obviously, this person will also be the one that is called upon each year to don the red suit to go out and about posing for photos, handing out presents and just be an all-around nice charitable person.

If you know of someone, please leave us a comment with your details and how we can get in touch with your local Santa. COMMENT BELOW!

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2055 days ago

What do you think of Christchurch's new sculpture?

Georgia Reporter from Stuff

Hi neighbours,

You might notice a new addition to Victoria Square in the new year! A new $319,000 taxpayer-funded sculpture paying tribute to the Treaty of Waitangi signatories is likely to be installed in the Christchurch park.

The two 4.75 metre-tall upright waka, titled Mana Motuhake, is by … View more
Hi neighbours,

You might notice a new addition to Victoria Square in the new year! A new $319,000 taxpayer-funded sculpture paying tribute to the Treaty of Waitangi signatories is likely to be installed in the Christchurch park.

The two 4.75 metre-tall upright waka, titled Mana Motuhake, is by carver Fayne Robinson, and commemorates the significant Treaty signatories and by extension would support the achievements and memory of Queen Victoria. To read more, click here.

What do you think of the sculpture? Will it add something new to Victoria Square? Share your thoughts with us in the replies below!
(Please add "NFP/not for print" if you do not want your images/ comments used on Stuff)

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2054 days ago

Showerdome shower top – stop steam forming

Install a Dome Chch Ltd

Install a Dome specialise in the installation of the Showerdome® shower top in Christchurch and surrounding areas. We are a family-owned and run business based in the suburbs of Christchurch and have a long and successful association with the Showerdome Ltd head office.

A trusted installer in … View more
Install a Dome specialise in the installation of the Showerdome® shower top in Christchurch and surrounding areas. We are a family-owned and run business based in the suburbs of Christchurch and have a long and successful association with the Showerdome Ltd head office.

A trusted installer in your local area for more than 10 years, our current installers have been working with us for 5 years and we regularly get amazing feedback about their workmanship and customer service.

Install a Dome can either supply and install a Showerdome® shower top or install one that you have already purchased. BOOK NOW!
Find out more!

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2060 days ago

New Brighton's original whale pool swims aside to make way for hot salt water pools

Nicole Mathewson Reporter from The Press

After 47 years of being enjoyed by thousands of children, New Brighton's original whale paddling pool has been demolished.

The pool and surrounding playground is making way for a $11.2 million hot salt water pool complex in the seaside Christchurch suburb.

A replica has been built in the … View more
After 47 years of being enjoyed by thousands of children, New Brighton's original whale paddling pool has been demolished.

The pool and surrounding playground is making way for a $11.2 million hot salt water pool complex in the seaside Christchurch suburb.

A replica has been built in the $5m neighbouring playground, which opened in December 2017, but seeing the original whale go had been hard for some people, North Beach resident and Coastal Burwood Community Board chairwoman Kim Money says.

2057 days ago

New school to open in the centre of town

Anna Williams Reporter from The Press

Christchurch's original urban school Ao Tawhiti Unlimited Discovery reopens in a $30 million building on the corner of Colombo and St Asaph streets in April.
But the school won't be like others, with no staffroom, offices, library, playground, or parking.
The school's director says … View more
Christchurch's original urban school Ao Tawhiti Unlimited Discovery reopens in a $30 million building on the corner of Colombo and St Asaph streets in April.
But the school won't be like others, with no staffroom, offices, library, playground, or parking.
The school's director says they will use the city as their playground, library, and museum. What do you think of this concept - would you like your child to go to a school in the city centre?

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