Banks Peninsula, Akaroa

Caring For You Like Family

Caring For You Like Family

Hear about 91-year-old Dora’s experience as a rest home resident living in a Ryman community.

2438 days ago

Want a chance to win a $1000 Gift Card?

New World

That's right, at your local New World, you could win a $1000 Gift Card. Every $40 you spend when you scan your Clubcard gives you another entry to unwrap an even merrier Christmas. T&Cs apply. Learn more

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2439 days ago

Doing the prep well - with FREE cleaners!

Resene

The key to a successful painting project, is to do the prep well. And to help you get your prep done right first time, Resene has a free cleaners offer for you....

Buy 10L or more of any Resene 10L premium paint, primer or sealer at your local Resene owned ColorShop and we’ll give you your … View more
The key to a successful painting project, is to do the prep well. And to help you get your prep done right first time, Resene has a free cleaners offer for you....

Buy 10L or more of any Resene 10L premium paint, primer or sealer at your local Resene owned ColorShop and we’ll give you your choice of 4L Resene Moss & Mould Killer, Resene Paint Prep and Housewash, Resene Deep Clean, Resene Roof and Metal Wash, or Resene Timber and Deck Wash $29.90 FREE! Just show this message at your local Resene ColorShop.
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Offer valid until 30 November 2017 or while stocks last. Limit 1 free item per household.
Check out Resene cleaners

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2439 days ago

The Brickworks is on the market

ABC Business Sales

Cashmere’s local bar and restaurant The Brickworks is for sale. $300,000+ cash surplus to an owner.

The Brickworks combines a cosy, rustic aesthetic with a relaxed, casual, and family-friendly vibe, as well as outstanding food and drinks menus and specials. A favourite with the locals, The … View more
Cashmere’s local bar and restaurant The Brickworks is for sale. $300,000+ cash surplus to an owner.

The Brickworks combines a cosy, rustic aesthetic with a relaxed, casual, and family-friendly vibe, as well as outstanding food and drinks menus and specials. A favourite with the locals, The Brickworks has an extensive indoor and outdoor seating area, an inviting bar area with large TVs for sports and a gaming room with 18 machines.

This is a rare opportunity to own one of the most renowned suburban bar and restaurants with a modern and inviting fit out. Call Donna now on 027 570 1872 to pursue this great opportunity.
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2440 days ago

Youth Advisory Group for education - did someone from your neighbourhood get in?

The Team from Ministry of Education

Today the Minister of Education announced the names of 12 young people aged 14-18 years, from across New Zealand to be part of his #YouthAdvisoryGroup for 2018.  It's a really fantastic opportunity for them to have their say about decisions that affect them and other young New … View moreToday the Minister of Education announced the names of 12 young people aged 14-18 years, from across New Zealand to be part of his #YouthAdvisoryGroup for 2018.  It's a really fantastic opportunity for them to have their say about decisions that affect them and other young New Zealanders.

Did someone from your neighbourhood get in?  Check out the link to find out.  Thanks to everyone who applied and remember, you can still register for the #OnlineYouthForum and have your say #MyEducationMyVoice

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2440 days ago

Free Santa Photo at Harvey Norman!

Harvey Norman

Hello neighbours! Santa is arriving at your local Harvey Norman. Head in store for your FREE 6”x4” photo with Santa between 11am – 2pm this Saturday and Sunday. Plus get your Santa Photo pack - it's the perfect gift for friends, family and...neighbours! … View moreHello neighbours! Santa is arriving at your local Harvey Norman. Head in store for your FREE 6”x4” photo with Santa between 11am – 2pm this Saturday and Sunday. Plus get your Santa Photo pack - it's the perfect gift for friends, family and...neighbours! Find out more about Santa's visit now.

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2440 days ago

From tragedy to exotic fashion

Matthew Salmons Reporter from Christchurch Mail

Tragedy sometimes brings positive outcomes. Former model and fashion entrepreneur Judy Dodwell had just left New Zealand for a new life in Bahrain with her husband and two sons when she received a phone call she has never forgotten.
Her beautiful daughter had been tragically killed in a car … View more
Tragedy sometimes brings positive outcomes. Former model and fashion entrepreneur Judy Dodwell had just left New Zealand for a new life in Bahrain with her husband and two sons when she received a phone call she has never forgotten.
Her beautiful daughter had been tragically killed in a car accident near Queenstown.
The news shocked the family. Nicola, who excelled at school and was deputy head prefect, was travelling to Queenstown with a friend for a holiday job when the car spun out of control. Nicola was flung to her death on the roadside.
In a new country, in a new culture, Judy admits she did not cope with her loss. Paralysed with grief she found it impossible to complete even the smallest tasks. Her two sons needed their mother and parenting them both seemed to be all she could do.
Five years passed until one day she read in a magazine, "Success only comes by a change of attitude."
This sentence stayed in her mind, reminding her of previous success in life as an international model and the positive outlook she had at that time.
Judy determined to change her attitude, use her knowledge and skills and start her own modelling school, ignoring Bahrain's ban on expatriate women working.
After one year she was shut down. Judy would not close without a fight however so she appealed, was granted an audience with the highest government officials and finally her licence was granted by the king.
Judy's company Visual Image, Academy of Modelling expanded rapidly and before long Judy provided models for Formula 1 and Jewellery Arabia.
At the same time she amassed an exotic and amazing wardrobe of garments.
This spectacular Arabic fashion, which has been stored for over two decades, will be shown to the public for the first time this month at St Barnabas Church.
This is a first for the earthquake damaged newly restored and reopened church. Judy hopes to raise the final amount of money owing to pay for the earthquake repairs. She will install her cat walk down the centre isle and make use of the state of the art new sound system in the church.
All models are local and trained by Judy.

DETAILS
WHEN: November 24, 8pm.
WHERE: St Barnabas Church, Fendalton, Christchurch.
ENTRY: Tickets are $30 and available from the St Barnabas church office from 9am-3pm and the Ballantynes Department Store customer service desk.

- Words by Olive Lawson and Judy Dodwell. Photo - Amanda Dodwell.

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2441 days ago

Share Christmas Survival Tips, WIN great prizes!

SuperValue New Zealand

Can you help your neighbours survive Christmas?

Whether it’s clever ways to untangle the tinsel, the perfect glossy ham glaze, cheap and cheerful gift ideas, or how to manage an unexpected guest, having a few festive tricks up your sleeve never goes astray.

Spread a little joy by … View more
Can you help your neighbours survive Christmas?

Whether it’s clever ways to untangle the tinsel, the perfect glossy ham glaze, cheap and cheerful gift ideas, or how to manage an unexpected guest, having a few festive tricks up your sleeve never goes astray.

Spread a little joy by sharing a little advice. Simply share your top Christmas Survival Tip (or Tips!) with your neighbours and you could win a $100 SuperValue gift voucher. There’s 10 prizes up for grabs!
Share tips now

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2441 days ago

Canterbury A&P Show

The Team from Christchurch City Council

Baby animals, carnival rides and fairground food have proved an irresistible drawcard for thousands of people on the opening day of the Canterbury A&P Show.

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2442 days ago

Emergency Mobile Alert nationwide test

The Team from Ministry of Civil Defence & Emergency Management

The nationwide test of the Emergency Mobile Alert system is happening on Sunday 26 November.

If your life, health or property is in serious danger, an Emergency Mobile Alert could be sent to your mobile phone. Check whether your phone is on the list and find out more at … View more
The nationwide test of the Emergency Mobile Alert system is happening on Sunday 26 November.

If your life, health or property is in serious danger, an Emergency Mobile Alert could be sent to your mobile phone. Check whether your phone is on the list and find out more at www.civildefence.govt.nz...

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2442 days ago

White flowers of summer

Mei Leng Wong Reporter from NZ Gardener & Get Growing

Summer is erratic in arriving in Canterbury, says our Christchurch columnist Mary Lovell-Smith. For her, no plant captures the promise of early summer like renga renga. What's your summer favourite?

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2442 days ago

White flowers of summer

Mei Leng Wong Reporter from NZ Gardener & Get Growing

Summer is erratic in arriving in Canterbury, says our Christchurch columnist Mary Lovell-Smith. For her, no plant captures the promise of early summer like renga renga. What's your summer favourite?

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2442 days ago

EV charge stations at your local The Warehouse!

The Warehouse New Zealand

The Warehouse is excited to announce that they are rolling out electric vehicle charging stations across the nation! We already have our first one in Royal Oak, Auckland and 20 more to come over the next few months. Those 20 received have funding from the Government’s Electric Vehicle Contestable… View moreThe Warehouse is excited to announce that they are rolling out electric vehicle charging stations across the nation! We already have our first one in Royal Oak, Auckland and 20 more to come over the next few months. Those 20 received have funding from the Government’s Electric Vehicle Contestable Fund, meaning we have been able to roll these charging stations out to areas that haven’t seen them before.

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2444 days ago

Rabbit Hutch

Tracie from Lincoln

Rabbit hutch for good home. Was used for a rescue duckling and now that she has grown up we don't need it. Happy to keep hold of it until Christmas if someone is getting a bunny surprise from santa. Good condition approximately 1.5m long X 1m wide .4m hIgh.

Price: $10

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