Addington, Christchurch

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603 days ago

Poll: Who's our greatest NZ-grown band or artist?

The Team from Neighbourly.co.nz

The month of May is New Zealand Music Month and it's got us thinking about all the musical talent from our shores throughout the years. We've come up with a few but if your pick isn't on the list, tell us who they are and why you think they are New Zealand's greatest … View moreThe month of May is New Zealand Music Month and it's got us thinking about all the musical talent from our shores throughout the years. We've come up with a few but if your pick isn't on the list, tell us who they are and why you think they are New Zealand's greatest band/artist.

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Who's our greatest NZ-grown band or artist?
  • 49.5% Crowded House
    49.5% Complete
  • 5.8% Lorde
    5.8% Complete
  • 3.1% Bic Runga
    3.1% Complete
  • 1% Benee
    1% Complete
  • 23.8% Dave Dobbyn
    23.8% Complete
  • 1.3% OMC
    1.3% Complete
  • 15.6% SIX60
    15.6% Complete
2713 votes
601 days ago

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601 days ago
614 days ago

CAT HUNTING IN NZ

Daisy from Addington

Hi neighbours, please listen & read the full story. I'm not good in attachments, copying links etc. But trying my best as I am a crazy cat woman.

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603 days ago

Coming in Mallards by John E. Bradley

Marilou from Addington

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Price: $15

604 days ago

TV Guide Has You Sorted This Mother’s Day

The TV Guide

Treat that special person in your life this Mother’s Day with a TV Guide subscription. We’ve slashed the price of our 1-year subscription. You’ll save $57 off retail and receive a new issue every week delivered right to your home. Discounted price valid until 14 May.

The TV Guide is New … View more
Treat that special person in your life this Mother’s Day with a TV Guide subscription. We’ve slashed the price of our 1-year subscription. You’ll save $57 off retail and receive a new issue every week delivered right to your home. Discounted price valid until 14 May.

The TV Guide is New Zealand's most comprehensive and interactive entertainment magazine, providing TV listings, entertainment, gossip, competitions, puzzles and much much more! The perfect coffee table staple for all households.

Happy Mother’s Day,
TV Guide
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606 days ago

Why choose Middleton Grange School for your son/daughter?

Middleton Grange School

We are a non-denominational Christian school that caters for children from Year 1 – 13. Our point of difference - We are a Christ-Centred, student oriented school. Our ‘Why’ is to offer families a holistic education for their children, focusing on Character, Excellence and Service – for … View moreWe are a non-denominational Christian school that caters for children from Year 1 – 13. Our point of difference - We are a Christ-Centred, student oriented school. Our ‘Why’ is to offer families a holistic education for their children, focusing on Character, Excellence and Service – for the glory of God.

Middleton Grange School provides a first-rate general education with academic results of the highest quality, and we do this by providing an environment in which the Biblical truths of Jesus Christ are taught and lived.

We see learning as holistic; it aims to instruct the mind, shape the heart and prepare the hands for service.

We want our young people to critically engage in the rapidly changing society and culture that they live in, in order to be a positive influence and to point others to God by their example.

2024 Enrolments Close
Friday, 9 June (Y7-13)
Thursday, 17 August (Y1-6)
If your child turns 5 before 21 Nov 2024 and will start school in 2024 you must apply this year

Open Days
16 & 18 May 2023

We look forward to welcoming you to be part of the Middleton Grange School family – a school community of Special Character!

Please check our website for further information. Email to office@middleton.school.nz
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606 days ago

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The Team from Resene ColorShop Tower Junction

Make the most of your open shelves with a refresh using Resene paints.

Find out how to bring out the best in your shelves with this easy to follow advice.

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607 days ago

Financial terms to protect you

The Team from

When you move into a Ryman village, the last thing you want to think about are your finances. From the day you move in, you’ll know how much you’re paying and what’s guaranteed to be paid back when you move out.

Ryman offers several Peace of Mind Guarantees, each one is designed to help … View more
When you move into a Ryman village, the last thing you want to think about are your finances. From the day you move in, you’ll know how much you’re paying and what’s guaranteed to be paid back when you move out.

Ryman offers several Peace of Mind Guarantees, each one is designed to help you feel confident and secure in your decision to move to a Ryman village. With financial certainty you can focus on enjoying the exciting everyday of life.
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607 days ago

Furniture Needed!!

Keely Murphy from Red Cross Store Manchester St

It’s wonderful we have been so busy that we have very little furniture left if any!!

Can you help?

If so please give us a call on (tel:03 3652 051) if you are requiring a collection. (Larger donations and furniture only).

We can collect weekends by arrangement
Please no Donation drop… View more
It’s wonderful we have been so busy that we have very little furniture left if any!!

Can you help?

If so please give us a call on (tel:03 3652 051) if you are requiring a collection. (Larger donations and furniture only).

We can collect weekends by arrangement
Please no Donation drop off after hours.

Remember we are open 7 days a week
Mon - Fri 9am - 5pm
Saturday 10 - 4pm
Sunday 10 - 3pm

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607 days ago

Boots Boots and more Boots

Keely Murphy from Red Cross Store Manchester St

Winter is nearly here and the winter boots are out!!!
An Awesome range with many more to come.

We have a $1.00 book sale on again - perfect for winter reading.

There is a lovely comfortable McKenzie & Willis Couch (quality made) and a Leatherette couch that unfortunately has flaked BUT … View more
Winter is nearly here and the winter boots are out!!!
An Awesome range with many more to come.

We have a $1.00 book sale on again - perfect for winter reading.

There is a lovely comfortable McKenzie & Willis Couch (quality made) and a Leatherette couch that unfortunately has flaked BUT the surprise is that it converts to a double bed that has never been used. As can be seen in the pic the plastic is still on it!!.

We have a big plea for furniture - if you have any that is no longer required please do give us a call. Weekend pickup can be organised as well as during the week.

Hope to see you all down here at 334 Manchester Street

Open 7 Days

610 days ago

What does Anzac day mean to you?

The Team from Neighbourly.co.nz

On Tuesday, the 25th of April we commemorate all Australians and New Zealanders who have served and died for their country. But it's also an opportunity to connect and share stories about your ancestors. What does Anzac Day mean to you?

Type 'Not For Print' if you wish your … View more
On Tuesday, the 25th of April we commemorate all Australians and New Zealanders who have served and died for their country. But it's also an opportunity to connect and share stories about your ancestors. What does Anzac Day mean to you?

Type 'Not For Print' if you wish your comments to be excluded from the We Say You Say column of your local paper.

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614 days ago

Canterbury's mayors call for extra $1b for region's transport - but can't say what it will be spent on

Nicole Mathewson Reporter from The Press

From reporter Lee Kenny:

Canterbury’s mayors have called for an additional $1 billion to improve transport in the region, but no-one can say exactly what the extra cash would be spent on.

The funding is one of three “immediate priorities” in the Plan for Canterbury 2023-2025, which says… View more
From reporter Lee Kenny:

Canterbury’s mayors have called for an additional $1 billion to improve transport in the region, but no-one can say exactly what the extra cash would be spent on.

The funding is one of three “immediate priorities” in the Plan for Canterbury 2023-2025, which says ensuring the transport system is “fit for purpose requires significant investment”.

The document has been drawn-up by Canterbury Mayoral Forum, which is made up of the mayors of Canterbury’s 10 territorial authorities and Peter Scott, chairperson of Environment Canterbury (ECan).

It doesn’t state exactly how the extra billion would be spent, but one transport expert said although the extra detail “would be useful”, it was still a good message to send to Wellington.

A report published on Wednesday said the additional $1b for the region’s “vast transport network” is required over the next 10 years as “current funding sources do not meet present or future [...] resilience requirements”.

When asked what specific projects the $1b might fund, Hurunui District mayor Marie Black said: “At this point it’s probably not useful to think about specific details, but actually the direction that we are looking is to create a better link and help people mind-shift into that integration.”

Christchurch mayor Phil Mauger was not available for comment, while Ecan was also unable to respond to questions about what the cash would be used for.

The Mayoral Forum report said transport strongly influences economic development, “supporting supply chains that are critical for getting our exports to market and imports back to us”.

“Current funding sources from local authorities and the National Land Transport Fund will not meet current needs, particularly when faced with resilience issues.”

Although no specific concerns or solutions are stated, “there are options to be investigated”, the report said.

Christchurch transportation engineer Glen Koorey said it was good news that transport was being prioritised by the region’s mayors but greater detail “would be useful”.

Ministers often expect people to “present a case”, when they are asking for extra funding.

“Having said that, it’s probably a useful message to be able to say to Wellington, we feel we're a bit underserved.

“Canterbury has often felt underserved in terms of funding, Wellington often seems to do better for a region the same size, if not smaller,” he said.

“I can understand (the Canterbury Mayors) asking for a bigger piece of the pie.”

The Plan for Canterbury 2023-2025 also calls for improved flood prevention and better policies to attract skilled workers to region, as Canterbury’s gross domestic product (GDP) per person “lags (behind) the national average”.

Canterbury is New Zealand’s largest region by land area, with 78,000km of rivers and streams, which present “substantial risk of major flooding events”, the report said.

The mayors are calling on the Government for “permanent co-investment in flood protection”, to shift the focus from disaster relief and recovery to mitigation of flood risks, reducing the long-term costs.

The Rangitata River burst its banks in December 2019 causing widespread flooding, while extreme rain in May 2021 led to a regional state of emergency and hundreds of evacuations.

These recent events demonstrated how vulnerable parts of the region are to flooding, said Gary Kircher, mayor for Waitaki District, which also spans Otago.

“Flooding has impacted us probably more than other natural disasters,” he said.

“Just last July and August there were multiple flood events around Omarama and Otematata, and we have those challenges across the region.”

The mayors will travel to Wellington next month to outline their aims to ministers.

“Having one voice is going to be more effective and benefit all of us,” Kircher said.

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623 days ago

Electric Blanket Checking

Angela from Hoon Hay

Does anyone know where I can get my electric blanket checked in Christchurch? Saxon Appliances did them but they are now closed.

609 days ago

Addictive Eaters Anonymous

The Team from Addictive Eaters Anonymous - Christchurch

Finding the answer
I have lived in New Zealand for the last twelve years, after being born and raised in Somerset, England. My parents ran a playgroup in our house for much of my childhood and I made close friends there, but I still felt isolated and different to everyone else.
I always loved … View more
Finding the answer
I have lived in New Zealand for the last twelve years, after being born and raised in Somerset, England. My parents ran a playgroup in our house for much of my childhood and I made close friends there, but I still felt isolated and different to everyone else.
I always loved food. We were able to help ourselves from the cupboards at home when I was young, with no restrictions. I believe a normal eater would just eat until they were full, but I could not stop. I put extra food in Mum's shopping basket and would gorge on leftovers at night with my friends. My friend’s dad owned a pub and when the half-eaten plates came back, I would pick chips off them, chatting as I did so, to my friends' astonished faces.

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