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2269 days ago

Weed eater $40 ono

Grant from Halswell

GMC Weedeater with nearly full plastic can of petrol for sale for $40. In good working order - just surplus to requirements. Pick up from Wigram

Price: $40

2270 days ago

Subscribe to Get Growing for the chance to WIN!

Rachel Clare Reporter from NZ Gardener & Get Growing

In this week's issue of Get Growing we have top tips on bringing your irrigation in out of the frost, harvesting and storing nuts, the tastiest feijoa varieties, storing cooking apples and leaving plants to self-seed.

Subscribe today and be in to WIN one of 50 copies of NZ Gardener's … View more
In this week's issue of Get Growing we have top tips on bringing your irrigation in out of the frost, harvesting and storing nuts, the tastiest feijoa varieties, storing cooking apples and leaving plants to self-seed.

Subscribe today and be in to WIN one of 50 copies of NZ Gardener's latest special edition, 365 Days of Flowers, a practical and inspirational collector’s magazine that provides expert advice on planning, planting and growing year-round flowers for the garden or vase.

Our crop of the week in Get Growing is the humble choko ("Don't knock 'em till you try them," says our Waikato queen of sustainability Sheryn Clothier) and we have a special feature on moving trees. Plus try recipes from new vegan cookbook PLANTLAB and be in to WIN some great prizes!

Delivered every Friday to your email inbox, Get Growing digital magazine offers seasonal gardening advice from the NZ Gardener magazine's team of experts. Each week we answer all your burning questions on raising fruit and veges and tell you the top tasks to do in your backyard this weekend. Subscribe here.

For competition T&Cs click here.
Subscribe and you could WIN!

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2270 days ago

Poll: Should NZ have its own naked gardening day in September?

Jo Haywood Reporter from Homed

Did you know it's World Naked Gardening day today? While countless gardeners around the world are stripping off to tend to their flower beds and vege patches, falling temperatures across NZ have led to calls for the Southern hemisphere to have it's own naked gardening day in spring, when … View moreDid you know it's World Naked Gardening day today? While countless gardeners around the world are stripping off to tend to their flower beds and vege patches, falling temperatures across NZ have led to calls for the Southern hemisphere to have it's own naked gardening day in spring, when it's a bit warmer. So what do you think?

Should NZ have its own naked gardening day in September?
  • 25.2% Yes, more people would take part if it was warmer
    25.2% Complete
  • 6.1% No, it's better as a global effort
    6.1% Complete
  • 68.7% It doesn't matter, there's no way I'm gardening naked
    68.7% Complete
1751 votes
2286 days ago

Christchurch City Council wants new fuel tax law to be widened

Nicole Mathewson Reporter from The Press

The Christchurch City Council wants the Government to widen new fuel tax laws to allow city and district councils to introduce the tax, not just regional authorities.

"The council encourages the select committee to acknowledge that urban areas outside of Auckland are also in need of funding… View more
The Christchurch City Council wants the Government to widen new fuel tax laws to allow city and district councils to introduce the tax, not just regional authorities.

"The council encourages the select committee to acknowledge that urban areas outside of Auckland are also in need of funding assistance and alternative revenue tools," Christchurch Mayor Lianne Dalziel says.

What do you think?

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2271 days ago

Shout your Mum a cruise for Mother's Day!

Lets Cruise

Lets Cruise is New Zealand's best online cruise agency and the perfect place to sort a present for your Mum for Mother's Day!

If you and your Mum love cruising as much as we do then jump on our website to see what's on offer. You could be cruising the Pacific Islands, discovering… View more
Lets Cruise is New Zealand's best online cruise agency and the perfect place to sort a present for your Mum for Mother's Day!

If you and your Mum love cruising as much as we do then jump on our website to see what's on offer. You could be cruising the Pacific Islands, discovering Vanuatu or exploring Fiji!

Happy cruising,
Mark Smith
Managing Director - Lets Cruise
Book a cruise here!

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2271 days ago

Is Shirley Christchurch's forgotten suburb?

Nicole Mathewson Reporter from The Press

For years Shirley residents have watched as millions of dollars have been poured into other Christchurch suburbs to build community centres, new swimming pools and libraries.

2271 days ago

Biking Activities in Chch for May 2018

Glen Koorey from Cycling in Christchurch

The end of the warm stuff as autumn arrives tends to mean fewer organised cycling activities around Christchurch. But fortunately there are still quite a few coming up in this month’s calendar for you to take part in, including social rides, bike skills sessions, and film nights. More info: see … View moreThe end of the warm stuff as autumn arrives tends to mean fewer organised cycling activities around Christchurch. But fortunately there are still quite a few coming up in this month’s calendar for you to take part in, including social rides, bike skills sessions, and film nights. More info: see cyclingchristchurch.co.nz...

2272 days ago

St John ‘Be Prepared’ FREE Seminar

Alpine View

Alpine View Lifestyle Village, Waitikiri are excited to host: The St John 'Be Prepared' Seminar. These free seminars have been designed to appeal to anyone over 60 and will help you to understand everything that occurs during a medical emergency and assist you to be mentally and … View moreAlpine View Lifestyle Village, Waitikiri are excited to host: The St John 'Be Prepared' Seminar. These free seminars have been designed to appeal to anyone over 60 and will help you to understand everything that occurs during a medical emergency and assist you to be mentally and physically prepared.

* BOOKINGS ESSENTIAL *

Seminars will be held on Tuesday 8th and Wednesday 9th May.

These seminars include guest speakers from both St John and Alpine View Lifestyle Village and include a complementary morning tea.

Contact us now to find out more or book your seat: Phone: 03 383 1333 or email: reception@alpineview.co.nz
Find out more!

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2278 days ago

garage sales

Lisa from Halswell

anyone having a garage sale tomorrow.also where do you go online to look for garage sales.or other ways or finding out.thanks

2273 days ago

Stolen trailer

Heather from Lincoln

On Monday night (30/4/2018) our dark green 7x4 Briford trailer with a cage on was stolen from our farm in Greenpark. The gate at the back of the cage was left behind in the dark as was the WOF. The registration number is 3094U. If you see it or someone trying to sell it please call the Rolleston … View moreOn Monday night (30/4/2018) our dark green 7x4 Briford trailer with a cage on was stolen from our farm in Greenpark. The gate at the back of the cage was left behind in the dark as was the WOF. The registration number is 3094U. If you see it or someone trying to sell it please call the Rolleston Police Station or message me on this forum.

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2276 days ago

Free

Quentin from Halswell

Free - small pile of Gap 20 (approx 0.15 cubic meters and also a small amount of Crusher Dust (approx 0.3 cubic metres) left overs from paving project.

Free

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2274 days ago

Cold ash goes in the red bin

The Team from Christchurch City Council

Is it time to clean your fire? Do you know that ash must be cool for five days and only goes in the red bin?
Find out why here: bit.ly...

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2274 days ago

2010 VW Polo Tsi 1.2

Lauren from Lincoln

FOR SALE!
2010 Car of the Year - this lovely wee VW Polo Tsi 1.2 will not disappoint!

NZ New - and well loved by one NZ owner.
Low kms at 62600.
New Reversing Camera

5 Star Ancap Safety Rating
Fuel Economy - 5 Star
The on-road fuel cost of this vehicle is estimated at $1,480 / year… View more
FOR SALE!
2010 Car of the Year - this lovely wee VW Polo Tsi 1.2 will not disappoint!

NZ New - and well loved by one NZ owner.
Low kms at 62600.
New Reversing Camera

5 Star Ancap Safety Rating
Fuel Economy - 5 Star
The on-road fuel cost of this vehicle is estimated at $1,480 / year based on driving 14,000 km per year (5.3 litres/100km).

Price: $10,500

2274 days ago

Have you seen this homemade campervan?

Jo Haywood Reporter from Homed

How gorgeous is this teardrop campervan? Christchurch furniture designer Carlton Pezaro built it for his wife Sarah, using wood from his mother's Durham Street home that was wrecked by the quakes.

"It was a bit beyond my abilities," says Carlton, who persevered with the project … View more
How gorgeous is this teardrop campervan? Christchurch furniture designer Carlton Pezaro built it for his wife Sarah, using wood from his mother's Durham Street home that was wrecked by the quakes.

"It was a bit beyond my abilities," says Carlton, who persevered with the project over two years. The results are stunning. See more, here.

2274 days ago

How to safely dispose of hot ashes

The Team from Christchurch City Council

Is it time to clean your fire? Do you know that ash must be cool for five days and only goes in the red bin?
Find out why here: bit.ly...

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