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.

2788 days ago

World Bowls Championships

Media Team from Christchurch City Council

The women's singles and men's pairs will battle for World Cup glory during the finals of the World Bowls Championships at Burnside Bowling Club. Tickets available at the gate or from www.ticketek.co.nz... #WB2016

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2789 days ago

Summer water restrictions in Akaroa

Media Team from Christchurch City Council

Water restrictions are now in place in Akaroa. To find out the restriction level, visit ccc.govt.nz, check the Akaroa sign or call 0800 800 169.

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2789 days ago

World Bowls Championships

Media Team from Christchurch City Council

Finals fever has hit Burnside Bowling Club. Check out the World Bowls finals action LIVE on SKY. Tickets available at the gate or from www.ticketek.co.nz... #WB2016

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2790 days ago

Take the 12 Days of Fitness Challenge and Win!

Media Team from Christchurch City Council

From next Monday, December 5, our Recreation and Sports Centres will be challenging you to complete the 12 Days of Fitness Challenge! You can enter the draw for a $50 Westfield voucher simply by picking up a challenge card from one of our friendly fitness instructors at Jellie Park, Pioneer, Graham… View moreFrom next Monday, December 5, our Recreation and Sports Centres will be challenging you to complete the 12 Days of Fitness Challenge! You can enter the draw for a $50 Westfield voucher simply by picking up a challenge card from one of our friendly fitness instructors at Jellie Park, Pioneer, Graham Condon and QEII. There’ll be plenty of variety and new exercises designed to help you achieve your goals, whatever they are!
Winners announced December 19th.

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2790 days ago

Do you know a super kid?

Media Team from Christchurch City Council

Calling all SUPER KIDS! Be in to win with our waterwatch colouring contest!

Learn easy water conservation tips to be in to WIN awesome prizes with our waterwatch colouring contest. Prizes include shopping vouchers and a free term of Swimsmart lessons! We’ll also be giving away weekly pool … View more
Calling all SUPER KIDS! Be in to win with our waterwatch colouring contest!

Learn easy water conservation tips to be in to WIN awesome prizes with our waterwatch colouring contest. Prizes include shopping vouchers and a free term of Swimsmart lessons! We’ll also be giving away weekly pool entries to Jellie Park, Graham Condon, and Pioneer so get colouring! Visit ccc.govt.nz/waterwise to enter and to view Ts&Cs.

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2790 days ago

World Bowls Championships

Media Team from Christchurch City Council

It's semi-final time at the Burnside Bowling Club. Get your ticket at the gate or from www.ticketek.co.nz... #WB2016

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2791 days ago

Riccarton Rd buses detouring for Santa Parade Sunday 4 December

Claire Nicholls from Metroinfo

On Sunday 4th December all buses that travel along Riccarton Rd and adjacent streets will detour away from the area between 12.30 pm and 4 pm while the Christchurch Santa Parade is on. You can check your bus routes detour at www.facebook.com...

2791 days ago

Poll: Will you be doing your Christmas shopping in the city centre?

Kamala Hayman Reporter from The Press

New shops are opening in the city centre. Read about the new stores in the ANZ Centre here: bit.ly... and the BNZ Centre here: bit.ly...
Will you be coming into the city for your Christmas shopping?

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Will you be doing your Christmas shopping in the city centre?
  • 14.2% Yes, I can't wait to see the new shops
    14.2% Complete
  • 63.6% No, I can't deal with all the roadworks
    63.6% Complete
  • 22.2% I'll take a look but there isn't enough open for serious shopping
    22.2% Complete
176 votes
2792 days ago

What would you do with more free time?

Metro

Choosing to take the bus gives you time to catch up on emails, read a book, update your newsfeed, chat with friends, relax before work, and generally get more out of your commuting time.

Find out if there is a high frequency Metro Line (the Blue Line, Yellow Line, Purple Line, Orange Line and … View more
Choosing to take the bus gives you time to catch up on emails, read a book, update your newsfeed, chat with friends, relax before work, and generally get more out of your commuting time.

Find out if there is a high frequency Metro Line (the Blue Line, Yellow Line, Purple Line, Orange Line and the Orbiter) bus service near you - check metroinfo.co.nz
Learn more

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2793 days ago

Proudly supporting junior football - plus giving away great prizes!

McDonald's

We’ve supported junior football in New Zealand for over a decade – helping thousands of kids, their coaches and parents kick-start dreams. We've also been recognising the people who make it happen; over 6000 coaches around the country who give up their time every season to support their … View moreWe’ve supported junior football in New Zealand for over a decade – helping thousands of kids, their coaches and parents kick-start dreams. We've also been recognising the people who make it happen; over 6000 coaches around the country who give up their time every season to support their communities. A special congratulations to our 2016 Junior Football Coaches of the Year! Recognise anyone in your community?

We want to get even more Kiwi kids outdoors this summer and practicing their football skills for next season. That’s why we’ve partnered with Neighbourly to give away 60 football and bottle prize packs! Find out how to win!
Enter now

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2793 days ago

Got an active Kiwi kid? Share a photo and WIN football prize packs.

The Team from Neighbourly.co.nz

Kiwi kids thrive on playing outdoors. Whether it's climbing trees, kicking a ball or building a hut, getting outside and exploring our backyards is part of who we are. So we've partnered with our friends at McDonald's to celebrate this New Zealand rite of passage. All you have to do … View moreKiwi kids thrive on playing outdoors. Whether it's climbing trees, kicking a ball or building a hut, getting outside and exploring our backyards is part of who we are. So we've partnered with our friends at McDonald's to celebrate this New Zealand rite of passage. All you have to do is share a photo below of the smallest members of your family outdoors with their football and you could win one of 60 football and bottle prize packs.

Please note: any photos shared below may star on Stuff.co.nz next week! Your football loving Kiwi kid could be famous!

Post your photo below to enter the draw.

T&Cs apply.

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2793 days ago

Planting a garden this summer?

Media Team from Christchurch City Council

Have you been wondering what NZ native plants will suit your garden? Christchurch is a city of contrasts and that includes the soil! Check out this neat series that outlines the native plans best suited to your own patch of Otautahi.
bit.ly...

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2793 days ago

Basic supplies

The Team from Ministry of Civil Defence & Emergency Management

Do you have your basic supplies ready if you are stuck at home or have to leave in a hurry? Make a plan today to work out what you need, who can help you and who might need your help.
www.happens.nz...

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2794 days ago

Give Local at FreshChoice

FreshChoice New Zealand

We love to give back to our local communities! Give Local is a campaign which offers kind-spirited customers, like you, to easily donate non-perishable food items and health products to local charities who find Christmas a tough time of year.

Show your support and tell your neighbours, friends … View more
We love to give back to our local communities! Give Local is a campaign which offers kind-spirited customers, like you, to easily donate non-perishable food items and health products to local charities who find Christmas a tough time of year.

Show your support and tell your neighbours, friends and family to look out for specially-marked Give Local trolleys in all FreshChoice stores throughout New Zealand.

You have until New Years’ Day to drop-off your contributions. We look forward to seeing you in-store!
Learn more

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2798 days ago

Make sure you're prepared...

EQC

No one knows when or where earthquakes will occur, but everyone can be prepared.

The simplest thing you can do to keep your family safe in a quake is to secure objects and furniture. This reduces the chance they will fall over causing injury or damage.

Click here to see how easy it is to … View more
No one knows when or where earthquakes will occur, but everyone can be prepared.

The simplest thing you can do to keep your family safe in a quake is to secure objects and furniture. This reduces the chance they will fall over causing injury or damage.

Click here to see how easy it is to make your home safer in an earthquake.
Learn more

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