Banks Peninsula, Akaroa

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The Team from Addictive Eaters Anonymous - Christchurch

ARE YOU SICK OF TRYING TO CONTROL FOOD? Addictive Eaters Anonymous can help. There are three meetings per week in Christchurch. For more information please visit www.AEAnz.org... or phone (03) 662 9128.

Donations sought for Christchurch's flood-hit sister city

The Team from Christchurch City Council

Twenty-eight people have been killed and 4600 homes flooded in Kurashiki as a result of torrential rain.
Donation boxes are being placed in libraries and at our Civic Offices.
Read about Christchurch’s flood-hit sister city on Newsline: bit.ly...

Oxford Terrace 'for people, not parking'

The Team from Christchurch City Council

Heading to the Terrace? Make sure you park your car where specifically signposted, not along Oxford Terrace, a street shared by pedestrians, cyclists and the tram.
Find out more on Newsline: bit.ly...

The word on water: Latest on chlorination

The Team from Christchurch City Council

Our investigations have shown that ultra violet (UV) light disinfection may be a feasible alternative to chlorine treatment. We are now assessing the costs and benefits of using UV at a number of pump stations.
Find out what further progress is being made here on Newsline: bit.ly...

Electrician wanted

Di from Halswell

I’m looking for an electrician to add a power plug to a wall in my bathroom. Near to an existing towel rail plug.

Please private message me if you can do this paid job.

Thanks, Di

Christchurch rose gardens get world recognition

The Team from Christchurch City Council

Nominated by the NZ Rose Society, Christchurch's Botanic Gardens' rose gardens were awarded at an international rose convention in Denmark last week.
Read more on Newsline: bit.ly...

Thinking of hiring a Tradie?

Consumer Protection

Thinking of hiring a local contractor to do some renovations on your house? A good rule of thumb is to obtain more than one quote, particularly if you are investing a large sum of money.

- Do you know the difference between a quote or an estimate?
- Will you need to hire multiple contractors?
… View moreThinking of hiring a local contractor to do some renovations on your house? A good rule of thumb is to obtain more than one quote, particularly if you are investing a large sum of money.

- Do you know the difference between a quote or an estimate?
- Will you need to hire multiple contractors?

There can be big differences in the prices – make sure you ask why. If you want a good result, the more you think about upfront the better. Follow our checklists, information, and tools to help you through the process. Find out more

Newspapers

Lisa from Halswell

Hi we are after newspapers .if anyone has some or wouldn't mind keeping some for us for a few weeks would be much appreciated. Thanks lisa.

Tall Blacks to play World Cup qualifier here

The Team from Christchurch City Council

The Tall Blacks will play in Christchurch for the first time in 18 years for the FIBA World Cup Qualifying series. Read the full story on Newsline: bit.ly...

Make an emergency plan

The Team from Ministry of Civil Defence & Emergency Management

Emergencies are unpredictable, therefore it’s really important to make a plan to help you get through.

Having a discussion about alternative meeting places, what to do if you can’t contact each other or making a list of supplies are good things to think about when making a plan for an … View moreEmergencies are unpredictable, therefore it’s really important to make a plan to help you get through.

Having a discussion about alternative meeting places, what to do if you can’t contact each other or making a list of supplies are good things to think about when making a plan for an emergency.

What will be on your plan?

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Committee to consider Freedom Camping Bylaw change

The Team from Christchurch City Council

The decision around freedom camping in Akaroa will be considered next week.
Read the full story on Newsline: bit.ly...

CLEAN SOLID WOODEN / PLY PACKING CRATES. $5.00 Each Cheap.!!

Murray from Halswell

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 moreHi 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.

2 Main Sizes

1000mm x 800mm x 900mm

or

1200mm x 800mm x 900mm

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 - Christchurch.

Please Txt / Phone Murray 027 5417518 for any info.

Thanks :-)

Negotiable

Council issues boil water notice in Diamond Harbour

The Team from Christchurch City Council

Diamond Harbour residents have been advised to continue boiling their water following a boil water notice issued last night.
For the latest information, check it out on Newsline: bit.ly...

Hook into the right box for safe turn

The Team from Christchurch City Council

Puzzled by the green painted boxes appearing on the road at some Christchurch intersections?
These boxes are for cyclists wanting to do hook turns.
Check out our video about right-turning cyclists on Newsline: www.ccc.govt.nz...

Time to lighten up, Christchurch

The Team from Christchurch City Council

Local artist Jacob Yikes, who is well known for his surreal cartoon-like artworks seen in murals around the central city, has created a new work that has been animated for Botanic D'lights by students at Ara Institute of Canterbury.
Read more at Newsline: bit.ly...