Banks Peninsula, Akaroa

2100 days ago

Spring sale! One weekend only

Urban Paving

Time to spruce up the garden? Make the most of our Spring Sale and receive 20% off the retail price on all landscape and garden supplies. Natural Stone Urns and Table Tops, barks, mulches, composts, Peastraw, coloured stones, pungas, sleepers and more.

Keep the kids happy with a fundraiser … View more
Time to spruce up the garden? Make the most of our Spring Sale and receive 20% off the retail price on all landscape and garden supplies. Natural Stone Urns and Table Tops, barks, mulches, composts, Peastraw, coloured stones, pungas, sleepers and more.

Keep the kids happy with a fundraiser sausage sizzle and free concrete handcast.

One weekend only. Saturday 27th and Sunday 28th from 8am – 5pm.

Don’t need it that weekend? Come in during the sale weekend and book a delivery for another date and we will give you a 20% discount on landscape supplies.

Excludes paving and concrete products.
Find out more!

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2101 days ago

Lifestyle and new amenities boost Christchurch mood

Nicole Mathewson Reporter from The Press

A slogan for a new campaign aimed at attracting businesses, investment, visitors, migrants and students to Christchurch is inviting newcomers to "explore the opportunity". The Press set out to find how the new slogan rates with Christchurch locals.

What do you think? Read more by … View more
A slogan for a new campaign aimed at attracting businesses, investment, visitors, migrants and students to Christchurch is inviting newcomers to "explore the opportunity". The Press set out to find how the new slogan rates with Christchurch locals.

What do you think? Read more by watching the video or clicking the link below, and let us know your thoughts in the comments. (Please write NFP if you don't want your comments to be published).

2101 days ago

Your garden will thank you for this!

Southern Woods

The famous Southern Woods annual sale is now on! We’ve got great discounts on thousands of selected plants, with savings of up to 60%.

Come and check out our brand new, purpose-built plant centre, just off SH1 between Templeton & Rolleston. Your garden will thank you for it!
Don't miss out!

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2101 days ago

How will this affect your wages?

The Team from ACC New Zealand

For most workers, part of your wage goes to ACC. We’re proposing you pay more because accidents and medical costs have gone up. If you’re a wage earner, these proposals could affect you.

Learn about all the proposals and have your say at our site by October 25.
Learn more

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2105 days ago

Christchurch Story from ChristchurchNZ

Grant from Halswell

What do you think of ChristchurchNZ's new video for the city? youtu.be...

2102 days ago

We’re here to help you grow into your new home

Westpac

We know you’d rather be getting into your new home than talking about your mortgage.

And we’d love to help you get into that new home more quickly, so our Mobile Mortgage Managers can meet you at work, at home, at a cafe, or even in the middle of an empty section. They'll meet you at a … View more
We know you’d rather be getting into your new home than talking about your mortgage.

And we’d love to help you get into that new home more quickly, so our Mobile Mortgage Managers can meet you at work, at home, at a cafe, or even in the middle of an empty section. They'll meet you at a time that works best for you and are available seven days a week and in some cases, can even approve your loan for you on the spot.

Click through to find a Mobile Mortgage Manager in Christchurch.

Come and talk to us today.
Learn more

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2103 days ago

Pollution signs put up at Akaroa beach

The Team from Christchurch City Council

If you're in Akaroa this long weekend please avoid contact with the water between the fire station and Rue Brittan.

More at Newsline: bit.ly...

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2103 days ago

Banks Peninsula speed review

The Team from Christchurch City Council

We're reviewing the legal limits of 70 roads in 11 different areas around Banks Peninsula. We want to hear your thoughts. Find out how to have your say here at Newsline: bit.ly...

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2105 days ago

Would you choose an electric scooter over the bus or a car?

Georgia Reporter from Stuff

Hi neighbours,

Have you always wanted to scooter to work? Now is your chance!

About 400 electric scooters (e-scooters) have been launched in Christchurch by California-based company Lime. The scooters can travel at speeds of up to 27kmh and have a maximum range of 48km. But not everyone is … View more
Hi neighbours,

Have you always wanted to scooter to work? Now is your chance!

About 400 electric scooters (e-scooters) have been launched in Christchurch by California-based company Lime. The scooters can travel at speeds of up to 27kmh and have a maximum range of 48km. But not everyone is impressed, with some calling labeling the scooters as a "menace on footpaths". To read more about them, click here.

What are your thoughts on them? Will you give them a go? Will it be cheaper for you to scooter to work rather than drive and pay for parking? Or do you think they're a hazard for pedestrians? Share you 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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2103 days ago

Message from Canterbury Police

The Team from Neighbourly.co.nz

Stay safe out there this Labour Day Weekend! Any death on our roads is too many. We're committed to reducing death and injury on our roads. But we cannot do it alone, we need everyone’s help to keep our roads safe.

Note on speed threshold: Over the holiday period – 4pm on Friday 19 … View more
Stay safe out there this Labour Day Weekend! Any death on our roads is too many. We're committed to reducing death and injury on our roads. But we cannot do it alone, we need everyone’s help to keep our roads safe.

Note on speed threshold: Over the holiday period – 4pm on Friday 19 October to 6am on Tuesday 23 October 2018 – if you're detected by a safe speed camera exceeding the posted speed limit by more than 4 km/h, you are highly likely to be ticketed.

Be patient and considerate, don’t attempt to overtake other traffic unless it’s completely safe to do so. Share the driving if you can. If you can’t and you’re tired, distracted, or feeling fed up, pull over and take a break.

We’ll be out on the roads this weekend targeting known hot spots and risky behaviours such as speed enforcement, drug and alcohol testing, cell phone use, and seat belt checks. We know these are the four main behaviours which contribute to death and serious injury on our roads.

The public can free phone *555 from any mobile, using a hands free kit if you’re driving, to report any non-life threatening road incidents such as erratic driving, non-injury crashes, traffic congestion, breakdowns and obstructions to the highway. In an emergency always call emergency services on 111.

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2103 days ago

Sustainability in action

Ara Institute of Canterbury

Graduates of Ara Institute of Canterbury’s sustainability and outdoor education programmes really ‘walk the talk’. With sustainability such an integral part of their studies, they’re naturally motivated to put sustainability into action, wherever they can.

Recent graduate Timea Kovacs … View more
Graduates of Ara Institute of Canterbury’s sustainability and outdoor education programmes really ‘walk the talk’. With sustainability such an integral part of their studies, they’re naturally motivated to put sustainability into action, wherever they can.

Recent graduate Timea Kovacs encouraged local tourism company Christchurch Sea Kayaking to sign up to Tourism Industry Aotearoa’s new sustainability initiative. Now, staff at the kayaking business collect rubbish as they move through the water and clients naturally join in. “We need more businesses, especially tour operators, to showcase this behaviour change,” says Timea.

Learn more about Ara’s sustainability programmes here.
Find out more!

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2104 days ago

Poll: At what age was your child fully toilet trained?

Reporter Sunday Star Times

Schools and health boards are noticing some children starting school are struggling to fit in because they aren't toilet trained yet. Has this been a problem for your family or anyone you know? Why do you think this is an issue?

(Please add NFP to your post if you don't wish for it to … View more
Schools and health boards are noticing some children starting school are struggling to fit in because they aren't toilet trained yet. Has this been a problem for your family or anyone you know? Why do you think this is an issue?

(Please add NFP to your post if you don't wish for it to be used in print)

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At what age was your child fully toilet trained?
  • 66.9% Before they were 3?
    66.9% Complete
  • 29.7% Between 3 and 5?
    29.7% Complete
  • 1.8% It still hadn't happened when they started school.
    1.8% Complete
  • 1.7% Other - please comment below
    1.7% Complete
1081 votes
2104 days ago

Planning on hitting the water this weekend? ⛵💦

The Team from Neighbourhood Support New Zealand

Kia ora water-lovers!

Here are some tips to make sure you and your loved ones are well prepared and stay safe:

1. Check the marine weather forecast before you go out, it could save your life! 58% of boaties already check it. We want the other 42% to make it a habit. MetService New Zealand's … View more
Kia ora water-lovers!

Here are some tips to make sure you and your loved ones are well prepared and stay safe:

1. Check the marine weather forecast before you go out, it could save your life! 58% of boaties already check it. We want the other 42% to make it a habit. MetService New Zealand's Marine App makes it easy.

2. Tests your life jackets. Pull hard on the straps and see if any of them stretch or rip. Check all over for any existing tears in the straps and any cuts or punctures in the life jacket. If yes, do not use the life jacket, dispose of it, and replace it. Always check if it floats before putting them on. Keep in mind kapok life jackets should not be used as they can absorb water and sink, their cotton straps also easily rip! Burn them or bin them, but whatever you do - don't use or resell them.

3. For this year's Safer Boating Week, boaties are being reminded to “Prep, Check, Know” - prepare your boat, check your gear and know the rules before going on the water.

Let's put in the time and effort to make sure there are NO water related accidents or deaths this Labour Day long-weekend! Don't forget to look out for each other and report any concerns you have to local authorities.

#SaferBoatingWeek
#NSNZemergencypreparedness

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2104 days ago

Don't forget to enter Colour Your Community!

Resene

For a second year, Neighbourly and Resene are challenging you to Colour your Community! Make a positive difference in your neighbourhood by transforming an area that needs a little love. There's six prizes of up to $1000 worth of Resene paints, wood stains and accessories up for grabs!

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For a second year, Neighbourly and Resene are challenging you to Colour your Community! Make a positive difference in your neighbourhood by transforming an area that needs a little love. There's six prizes of up to $1000 worth of Resene paints, wood stains and accessories up for grabs!

Whether it's a new mural for your community hall, a graffiti clean up or a local playground paint job, apply now on behalf of your organisation, business, or for your own community project.
Enter now

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2105 days ago

Kitty Kast Off Secondhand clothing sale

Bronwyn Reader from Cat Rescue Christchurch

Cat Rescue is having a second hand clothing sale this Saturday at the Sydenham Community Centre.


We have had an amazing array of clothes donated and covers all sizes, (I am one of those curvy gals and I am excited), mens and childrens clothes, shoes and accessories.  It will be a treasure trove … View more
Cat Rescue is having a second hand clothing sale this Saturday at the Sydenham Community Centre.


We have had an amazing array of clothes donated and covers all sizes, (I am one of those curvy gals and I am excited), mens and childrens clothes, shoes and accessories.  It will be a treasure trove for those of us that like a bargain, and to purchase quality and designer clothes.


I have added a link below to the event on our facebook page so please go and like and share.


Open at 10am at 25 Hutchison Street and will be going until 3pm or earlier if all items sold.  We do have racks and racks and more racks.


We are also having microchipping in a room to the side so if your cat is not microchipped please bring them along in a cage.  Cost is $30 per cat and $25 for each cat from the same household.


Payment by Cash and we also have EFTPOS available.


If you have an questions please email fundraisingcatrescue@gmail.com.

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