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.

2517 days ago

New flowers and vege varieties

Mei Leng Wong Reporter from NZ Gardener & Get Growing

Hello neighbours, here's a look at some new plants out in garden centres this month.

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2518 days ago

Heavy rain forecast for the city

Media Team from Christchurch City Council

Christchurch could be in for a soaking over the next few days.
Read more at Newsline: bit.ly...

2519 days ago

Chairs

Lee from Halswell

Four white vinyl dining chairs
Have been scratched by our cats !
May be suitable for recovering ?
$10

Negotiable

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2519 days ago

Sports field spruce up

Media Team from Christchurch City Council

There is a narrow window of opportunity each spring to renovate and prepare the fields between the winter and summer sports changeover, and this year’s wet winter brings a warning the fields may look worse for wear during the renovation process.
Read more at Newsline: bit.ly...

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2520 days ago

small set of drawers for sale

Lynda from Halswell

A small set of drawers
hight 81 cm
width 51 cm
depth 44 cm
Painted in resene paint and waxed for protection with a clear wax all four drawer fronts and insides are decoupaged in a small flower patten and varnished.
Welcome to view.
Pick up Halswell
Listed elsewhere

Price: $80

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2527 days ago

distressed cabinet for sale

Lynda from Halswell

This in an individual cabinet in a very on trend style. I have layered paint and crackle glazed to give the appearance of decades of peeling paint, yet it was only painted this month. I have used neutral colours to fit in any room of any home. It has had a vintage wax for protection and the paint … View moreThis in an individual cabinet in a very on trend style. I have layered paint and crackle glazed to give the appearance of decades of peeling paint, yet it was only painted this month. I have used neutral colours to fit in any room of any home. It has had a vintage wax for protection and the paint is Resene. The back has been decoupaged in a Resene wallpaper and given a coat of varnish. I welcome you to view if this is a style you are interested in.
Hight 75 cm
width 45 cm
depth 50 cm
this is a solid piece of furniture
Pick up Halswell Listed else where.

Negotiable

2520 days ago

What's the key to the answer?

Shannon Beynon Reporter from Christchurch Mail

Did you know Regenerate Christchurch has around 40,000 keys from demolished homes in the Red Zone? They're asking what should be done them. What do you think? Wind chimes, sculptures, pathways....? We'd love to share your ideas in print, so please note if you don't want your comments… View moreDid you know Regenerate Christchurch has around 40,000 keys from demolished homes in the Red Zone? They're asking what should be done them. What do you think? Wind chimes, sculptures, pathways....? We'd love to share your ideas in print, so please note if you don't want your comments in the Christchurch Mail, put a NFP on your comments.

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2520 days ago

Christchurch Arts Festival 2017

Media Team from Christchurch City Council

This year’s Christchurch Arts Festival is a varied programme of dance, music, spoken word, visual art, theatre and comedy. You’ll find it all at www.artsfestival.co.nz... #gowild #chchartsfest

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2520 days ago

Join NZ Gardener's September campaign to save our pollinators!

Mei Leng Wong Reporter from NZ Gardener & Get Growing

Hello neighbours,
September is Bee Aware Month, and our September issue comes with lots of ideas and projects to help the bees. Top 3 things you can do:

1. The September issue comes with free wildflower seeds. Plant them and register your bee-friendly garden on our map. www.stuff.co.nz...

2.… View more
Hello neighbours,
September is Bee Aware Month, and our September issue comes with lots of ideas and projects to help the bees. Top 3 things you can do:

1. The September issue comes with free wildflower seeds. Plant them and register your bee-friendly garden on our map. www.stuff.co.nz...

2. Take part in The Great Kiwi Bee Count. www.stuff.co.nz...

3. Sign the petition against the sale of pesticides containing bee-harming neonicotinoids. www.stuff.co.nz...

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2520 days ago

Get decorating with these great deals from Resene

Resene

Doing a little decorating? You'll want to know about our great deals! Get 25% off Resene premium paints, stains, primers and sealers 10L. Buy one Resene testpot, get one FREE. Available to Resene ColorShop or DIY cardholders. If you don’t have a card, sign up for a FREE one on the … View moreDoing a little decorating? You'll want to know about our great deals! Get 25% off Resene premium paints, stains, primers and sealers 10L. Buy one Resene testpot, get one FREE. Available to Resene ColorShop or DIY cardholders. If you don’t have a card, sign up for a FREE one on the Resene website or while you’re in store. Find out more

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2521 days ago

Poll: Sneezes, Hiccups and Excuses.

Matthew Salmons Reporter from Christchurch Mail

Hay-fever season is descending upon us, in great gusts of pollen and bouts of sneezing. This got us talking (and sneezing) in the office. Does a sneeze or hiccup require an "excuse me"? What do you say when you sneeze or hiccup?

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Sneezes, Hiccups and Excuses.
  • 32.9% Excuse me. All air that leaves the body requires forgiveness!
    32.9% Complete
  • 22.9% Nothing, why ask forgiveness for an involuntary act?
    22.9% Complete
  • 44.3% Depends on where you sneeze.
    44.3% Complete
70 votes
2522 days ago

There is still time left to register for our youth panel

The Team from Ministry of Education

Register your interest for a new youth advisory group and online youth forum for education. If you’re aged between 14 and 18 years old, or know someone who is, then encourage them to get involved.

Registrations are open until Sunday 3 September. You can register HERE. #myeducationmyvoice

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2523 days ago

single chair for sale

Lynda from Halswell

single chair for sale

Negotiable

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