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.

2489 days ago

Get involved in local water management

Canterbury Water

If you want to help deliver the community’s goals for water, then join your local water zone committee now.

Canterbury’s water zone committees are looking for new members to help ensure new perspectives are reflected.

The committees are currently focused on improving freshwater quality … View more
If you want to help deliver the community’s goals for water, then join your local water zone committee now.

Canterbury’s water zone committees are looking for new members to help ensure new perspectives are reflected.

The committees are currently focused on improving freshwater quality and biodiversity values, protecting drinking water supplies, encouraging sustainable farming practices, and enhancing recreational opportunities and cultural values.

The committees are looking for people who can see others’ points of view and work collaboratively to find solutions for water challenges.

Let us know wai you care - visit www.ecan.govt.nz/waiwecare to apply before 8th October.
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2491 days ago

Harewood Nursery’s tallest trees frame gateway to city

Media Team from Christchurch City Council

Do you know where these 10-meter tall American pin oak trees are going?
Find out at Newsline: bit.ly...

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2491 days ago

Summer Starter countdown: The annual fun run returns to Christchurch

Nicole Mathewson Reporter from The Press

On your marks, get set, get ready to go.

In just 60 days, thousands of feet, paws and wheels will hit the streets of east Christchurch for the city's annual charity fun run.

The ASB Summer Starter will kick off from the New Brighton Pier on November 26 and this year organisers have … View more
On your marks, get set, get ready to go.

In just 60 days, thousands of feet, paws and wheels will hit the streets of east Christchurch for the city's annual charity fun run.

The ASB Summer Starter will kick off from the New Brighton Pier on November 26 and this year organisers have stepped up the options for participants, youngsters and their furry friends.

2491 days ago

Welcome to Biketober!

Glen Koorey from Cycling in Christchurch

Biketober (a fusion of bike + October), is a month-long celebration of cycling in Christchurch. We’re bringing together all things bike-related this spring, for anyone interested in cycling. You might be a commuter, cycling family, sports cyclist, or someone who’d just like to meet others who … View moreBiketober (a fusion of bike + October), is a month-long celebration of cycling in Christchurch. We’re bringing together all things bike-related this spring, for anyone interested in cycling. You might be a commuter, cycling family, sports cyclist, or someone who’d just like to meet others who enjoy being out and about by bike.

Over 50 events and activities are planned, including social bike rides, go-by-bike breakfasts, a pedal-powered cinema, bike maintenance workshops, a cargo bike rally, and more. Many events are organised by the amazing volunteer groups we have in town. Some happen anyway, some of them are Biketober ‘specials’ and others are bigger events that we’re linking up with, like Avon Otakaro’s family event ‘Meet in the Middle’, BECA Heritage week and New Zealand’s first ever Bike Expo.

The NZ Bike Expo at the Air Force Museum at Wigram on 28-29 October is a consumer show with a community heart. It’s for everyone interested in bicycles, from sports cyclists to recreational riders, kids, commuters, cycle tourers, and those interested in e-bikes. If you’re looking to buy a new bicycle or bike-related gear, keen to try out e-bikes, planning an adventure or holiday on cycle trails or want to enter an event, the Expo will get you on your journey. See nzbikeexpo.nz.

During the month, make sure you also pick up your Biketober passport! The Biketober passport will take you to 16 bike-friendly venues throughout October along the new major cycleways. Hand your stamped passport in at the NZ Bike Expo, your final destination, where there’s a chance to win some fabulous prizes.

More details about Biketober, including a full programme of events, can be found at www.biketober.nz.... Or look us up on Facebook and Twitter at @biketoberchch.

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2491 days ago

Master your knife like a chef? Tell us and WIN

FreshChoice Parklands

Hi neighbours! Whether you're perfecting that roast beef, filleting fish with your eyes closed or whipping up that memorised cake recipe that never lets you down, there may be a pro chef in you! Share your pro cooking tip now, and you could win a $100 gift voucher!

We're also offering … View more
Hi neighbours! Whether you're perfecting that roast beef, filleting fish with your eyes closed or whipping up that memorised cake recipe that never lets you down, there may be a pro chef in you! Share your pro cooking tip now, and you could win a $100 gift voucher!

We're also offering you the chance to receive a premium set of Gormé Kitchen Knives in all our stores! All you need to do is shop with us to COLLECT 3 STICKERS in order to REDEEM your KNIVES at a heavily reduced price - up to 75% off! You will receive 1 sticker for every $15 you spend. There are 5 different knives to collect. Perfect for Christmas coming up, a gift for a friend or to add to your home. Start collecting in our store today.

- Your local FreshChoice team
Share a tip and WIN

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2492 days ago

International Day of the Older Persons 2017 is on Sunday!

The Team from Age Concern New Zealand

International Day of the Older Persons is on Sunday October 1st. Every year we celebrate the contribution older people bring to society. The theme for this year is “Stepping into the Future: Tapping the Talents, Contributions and Participation of Older Persons in Society.”

On Sunday (and … View more
International Day of the Older Persons is on Sunday October 1st. Every year we celebrate the contribution older people bring to society. The theme for this year is “Stepping into the Future: Tapping the Talents, Contributions and Participation of Older Persons in Society.”

On Sunday (and the rest of the year), remember to acknowledge the wealth of knowledge and skills that New Zealanders aged over 65 bring to our communities.

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2494 days ago

Tsunami siren testing

Media Team from Christchurch City Council

Reminder, it’s a test! Tsunami sirens are being tested this Sunday 24 September at 11am.

This is a good time to check if you are in a tsunami zone.
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2496 days ago

Tsunami Siren testing

Media Team from Christchurch City Council

This Sunday the clocks are going forward an hour. This means it's time to test tsunami sirens in Christchurch along the coast from Brooklands to Taylor's Mistake. Tsunami sirens will sound at 11am Sunday 24 September for approximately three minutes.
Remember, this is a test - no need to … View more
This Sunday the clocks are going forward an hour. This means it's time to test tsunami sirens in Christchurch along the coast from Brooklands to Taylor's Mistake. Tsunami sirens will sound at 11am Sunday 24 September for approximately three minutes.
Remember, this is a test - no need to evacuate!
Want to know more about tsunamis? Visit: ccc.govt.nz...

2496 days ago

Thanks for helping out Canterbury Rugby!

FreshChoice Parklands

If you were in store store yesterday you would have seen these guys in action! Check out these photos for when The Canterbury Rugby players visited us at FreshChoice Parklands! The team packed customer's groceries, signed autographs and gave away free tickets!

2496 days ago

Age Concern Dignity Champions

The Team from Age Concern New Zealand

Do you know what ageism is? It is the discrimination of people on the basis of their age. Unfortunately too many people do not recognise the value older Kiwis bring to society. Age Concern New Zealand wants to change these ageist attitudes and create an inclusive New Zealand where everyone is … View moreDo you know what ageism is? It is the discrimination of people on the basis of their age. Unfortunately too many people do not recognise the value older Kiwis bring to society. Age Concern New Zealand wants to change these ageist attitudes and create an inclusive New Zealand where everyone is supported and valued. Join our social movement to combat ageism in New Zealand by signing up as an Age Concern Dignity Champion. It is FREE and we will even send you a Welcome Pack.

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2497 days ago

The hours are on us!

Student Job Search

ENTER to WIN a hand around the house – on us! 49% of Neighbourly members said they’d like help with gardening, do you agree? Enter your details to WIN 5 hours of work from a local student in your neighbourhood! Whether it be household maintenance, help with the kids, or something else – … View moreENTER to WIN a hand around the house – on us! 49% of Neighbourly members said they’d like help with gardening, do you agree? Enter your details to WIN 5 hours of work from a local student in your neighbourhood! Whether it be household maintenance, help with the kids, or something else – Student Job Search has you covered. We’ll be picking THREE lucky winners so enter now! It’s free to list a job with SJS and we make sure to find the perfect student for your job. Enter HERE and find out for yourself! Enter now

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2498 days ago

Here are our top five nature places in Christchurch.

Media Team from Christchurch City Council

The days are getting longer, which is great for getting outside and enjoying spring!
Read more at Newsline: bit.ly...

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