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703 days ago

No time frame to have Christchurch bus exchange back up and running

Nicole Mathewson Reporter from The Press

By reporter Poppy Clark:

Christchurch’s intercity bus exchange is closed for a second day, and Environment Canterbury says it has “no time frame” for when it will be back up and running.

On Monday morning passengers were advised to get up earlier to catch their bus in time for the … View more
By reporter Poppy Clark:

Christchurch’s intercity bus exchange is closed for a second day, and Environment Canterbury says it has “no time frame” for when it will be back up and running.

On Monday morning passengers were advised to get up earlier to catch their bus in time for the start of the working week.

Buses were using the Manchester St Super Stop as a temporary interchange location after technical difficulties caused the bus exchange in town to close.

With different routes having to be taken and times not being displayed, Watford said the Manchester St Super Stop was like waiting for a connecting flight at the airport, bus rider Kayleigh Watford said.

“If you miss your first one it means your second one is messed up."

Regular commuter Mina Morgan was confused and frustrated by the Manchester St Super Stop.

“Everybody is rushing, everybody is running, everybody is trying to get to work and on time without getting late.”


Morgan said he wanted more structure and organisation if the closure of the interchange was going to continue.


On its Facebook page, Metro Canterbury said the building had been “impacted by a technology outage”.

Environment Canterbury public transport general manager Stewart Gibbon said some scheduled maintenance by their supplier had caused an unexpected outage which affected the interchange.

“The technology system that manages bay allocation and bay door operations at the interchange is not functioning, meaning we are currently unable to operate the interchange effectively and safely,” he said.


“Our normal contingency for interchange unavailability has been put in place, meaning the Manchester St super stops are the designated central city bus stop until this issue is resolved. Route 17 customers should use the route’s stops on Hereford St.”

When asked when the bus exchange would reopen, regional council Environment Canterbury refused to be interviewed and instead said the Metro Canterbury Facebook page would be updated as news came to hand.

It said there was no time frame for the bus exchange to be operating again as normal.

City councillor for Central Ward Jake McLellan said the closure was “frustrating and disappointing”.

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700 days ago

Get back-to-school sorted.

The Warehouse

Get back-to-school sorted in one shop at The Warehouse. Start smart and inspired with statement stationery, gear up with the best in tech and set them up for the future with options made with recycled materials. With a wide range of smart school essentials at even smarter prices, we’ve got … View moreGet back-to-school sorted in one shop at The Warehouse. Start smart and inspired with statement stationery, gear up with the best in tech and set them up for the future with options made with recycled materials. With a wide range of smart school essentials at even smarter prices, we’ve got everything you need to set up for an epic comeback.

Want to give back when you go back? Donate $1 to KidsCan in store to make sure more Kiwi kids get the essentials they need in 2023.
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700 days ago

5-week Qigong Beginners Morning Course

Sandy from Aidanfield

Qigong Beginners Course: 5-week course with 2 classes per week
Time: 13 Feb - 15 March, Mondays and Wednesdays, 10-11:45am
Total is 10 classes.

Guided by experienced Chinese Zhineng Qigong teacher, Sandy Jiang, an accredited provider of the Strength and Balance Programme (Sport Canterbury)
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Qigong Beginners Course: 5-week course with 2 classes per week
Time: 13 Feb - 15 March, Mondays and Wednesdays, 10-11:45am
Total is 10 classes.

Guided by experienced Chinese Zhineng Qigong teacher, Sandy Jiang, an accredited provider of the Strength and Balance Programme (Sport Canterbury)

Welcome to experience gentle, flowing meditative movements with energy healing
Practical practice, meditaion and theory study

Blue Sky Qigong Studio
Professional and partly mirrored studio
19 Templetons Road, Aidanfield, Christchurch

Regular fee: $235, including classes, Qigong book and CD (or mp3 soundtracks)
Early bird: $185 if you register before the 3rd of Feb.

Space limited to 7.
Enquiry or registration: email Sandy on sandyjsky@gmail.com

Discover a great natural “medicine” to heal the body, mind and spirit
Gather the universal energy for rejuvenation
Enhancing your health, immune system, spine, flexibility, serenity, relaxation, pelvic floor muscles, core strength, energy, wellbeing and inner joy

Qigong is an ancient Chinese holistic therapy. It is the foundation to Tai Chi, but relatively simpler than Tai Chi.

Qigong includes dynamic and static forms.
Zhineng Qigong emphasises moving meditation rather than static meditation.

It uses the consciousness, body, breath, sound vibration and universal Qi(energy) to bring about a positive transformation of the body, mind and spirit.


“Since beginning Qigong, my asthma gradually got better, and my breathing has improved. I no longer take any medication for asthma.
My food intolerances have gradually resolved and I can now eat most of the foods that used to cause problems for me.
My energy levels have improved and my right hip pain is hardly noticeable.
My body feels light and I can often feel the qi moving through.
I feel much calmer and any anxiety I had is gone.”
~ Vicki Parr

“The gentle movements stretch every muscle in my body although they look very simple. My muscles feel stronger, and I am mentally stronger too. While practicing, I feel the sense of “unity with the universe.”
~ Susan Sky

“Through regular qigong practice, my back pain is healed and my spine is more flexible. I had also been suffering severe shoulder pain for months. Just like a miracle, after one qigong class the pain had gone. The pain did come back a couple of days later, but much milder. After regular practice, I am pain free. This was a wow fact for me. I LOVE the feeling of connection to the Universal Qi, and would like to share qigong with others.”
~ Graham Good

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701 days ago

Photo identity Dunedin 1983

Alan from Ilam

Does anyone know the woman Loretta last name ?in jeans on left

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708 days ago

Is Christchurch on the board with a new edition of Monopoly?

Nicole Mathewson Reporter from The Press

From reporter Liz McDonald:

Would you build houses on leafy Hagley Park, or buy Brighton Pier? How would you handle owning Christchurch’s battered wastewater plant?

Choose between the Margaret Mahy playground and the adventure park. Who wants Cathedral Square in its post-quake shabbiness? … View more
From reporter Liz McDonald:

Would you build houses on leafy Hagley Park, or buy Brighton Pier? How would you handle owning Christchurch’s battered wastewater plant?

Choose between the Margaret Mahy playground and the adventure park. Who wants Cathedral Square in its post-quake shabbiness? What would it cost to buy the red zone?

With just a roll of the dice, the city’s prize assets and troublesome utilities could be up for grabs – once a Christchurch edition of Monopoly hits the shelves later this year.

An Australian board game maker with the rights to make Monopoly in Australasia has turned its focus to the city for the first time. And now it wants to hear what Christchurch people want to see on the board.

People can have their say now on the upcoming Christchurch edition of Monopoly on a special Facebook page or by emailing info@winningmoves.com.au

What places do you think should be included in the Christchurch version of Monopoly? Read the full story here and tell us your thoughts in the comments below.

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702 days ago

Wanted: fun-loving hosts for Japanese students.

Lisa from Merivale

Southern Cross Language Institute is an English language school located in Merivale. We are excited to be welcoming back our students from Japan and are currently looking for families who would be keen to host a 16-17 year -old female Japanese high school student from April 12 ( after Easter) this… View moreSouthern Cross Language Institute is an English language school located in Merivale. We are excited to be welcoming back our students from Japan and are currently looking for families who would be keen to host a 16-17 year -old female Japanese high school student from April 12 ( after Easter) this year until March 12, 2024.
If you have a spare room, would like to share our kiwi culture, learn more about Japan and earn some extra money, then hosting could be a good opportunity for you. We offer our families great support to get the best out of their hosting experience.

For more information, please contact Lisa at 022 010 5288 or lisa@scli.co.nz

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702 days ago

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712 days ago

Sales Con

Judith from Ilam

Hi there Neighbours. Another example of how we are being constantly conned in NZ with Briscoes being another major offender. Looked at a Jamie Oliver Saute pan today in store, supposedly on special down from $239 to $119!!!!
www.briscoes.co.nz...
and in Australia at Harris Scarfe who are … View more
Hi there Neighbours. Another example of how we are being constantly conned in NZ with Briscoes being another major offender. Looked at a Jamie Oliver Saute pan today in store, supposedly on special down from $239 to $119!!!!
www.briscoes.co.nz...
and in Australia at Harris Scarfe who are across Australia; their standard price of $100!!
www.briscoes.co.nz...
Briscoes are NOT genuine with their sales and deceiving us bigtime. Pity the Commerce Commission cannot flex their muscle with them.

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703 days ago

Uniform for Sale

May from Hoon Hay

Uniform in size 4/5/6/8/M/10/12/14/16 suitable for various schools

A – Rain jacket – unisex, in very good condition
a. 1 x size 4 to 6yrs, dark navy, with reflective strip - $5
b. 1 x size 8yrs, blue, Schooltex, rain jacket in a bag - $5

B – Summer dress – girl, in very good … View more
Uniform in size 4/5/6/8/M/10/12/14/16 suitable for various schools

A – Rain jacket – unisex, in very good condition
a. 1 x size 4 to 6yrs, dark navy, with reflective strip - $5
b. 1 x size 8yrs, blue, Schooltex, rain jacket in a bag - $5

B – Summer dress – girl, in very good condition
a. 2 x size 4 yrs - $20
b. 2 x size 6 yrs - $20
for Hoon Hay and Avonhead Primary

C – Winter pinafore – girl, in very good condition
a. 1 x size 5 yrs - $40
b. 1 x size 8 yrs - $40
c. 1 x size M, similar to size 10/12 yrs - $40
for Hoon Hay and Catholic schools (Christ the King/Our Lady Star of Sea/ Our Lady of Victory/St Bernadettes/ St Francis/ St Mary's/ St Joseph's Kaikoura/ Rangiora/ Papanui/)

D – Boy Shorts - grey, full elastic drill shorts with drawcords
a. 1 x size 14, good condition, $10
b. 1 x size 14, good condition, $5

Similar to this on Mainland Uniform - www.mainlanduniforms.nz...

For Breens Int/ Cobham Int/ Shirly Int/ Ashburton Christian Sch/ Christchurch Adventist/Emmanuel Christian/ Harewood/ Our Lady of Sea/ Oxford Area/ Pebbleton/ Rangiora New Life/ Redwood/ Rotherham/ Roydvale/ St Bernadettes/ St Francis/ Westburn/ St Joseph's Kaikoura/ Rangiora/ Papanui

E – Shorts – grey, half elastic drill shorts
a. size 16, good condition - $10
b. size 16, with light stain at the back - $5
c. 2 x size 8, good condition - $10 each
d. 2 x size 10, good condition - $10 each
e. size 12, good condition - $10
For Breens Int/ Cobham Int/ Shirly Int/ Christ the King/ Fendalton/ OLS/ Rotherham/ St Francis/ St Mary's/ Westburn

F – Socks – grey, merino, knee length
a. 4 x youth size 4 to 7, good condition - $5 each
b. 1 x youth size 4 to 7, brand new, retail at $11 - $8
For Catholic Cathedral College/ Chch Adventist Sch/ Aidanfield Christhian Sch

G – Skirt
a. 1 x size 6, good condition - $10
b. 1 x size 8, good condition -$10
c. 3 x size 12, good condition - $10 each
d. 1 x size 12, worn at the back – free
For Ashburton Christian Sch

From smokefree home with cat
Pick up in Hoon Hay
Please message me if interested.

Negotiable

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703 days ago

Hoon Hay School Uniform with old logo

May from Hoon Hay

Hoon Hay School Uniform with old logo

Free to good home, good as spare or if you're handy with sewing/ repair

A - Polo top - short sleeves, unisex, good to wear underneath pinafore
a. size 4 yrs, blue with new logo, small paint mark at the front bottom
b. 3 x size 4 yrs, red
c. Size … View more
Hoon Hay School Uniform with old logo

Free to good home, good as spare or if you're handy with sewing/ repair

A - Polo top - short sleeves, unisex, good to wear underneath pinafore
a. size 4 yrs, blue with new logo, small paint mark at the front bottom
b. 3 x size 4 yrs, red
c. Size 10 yrs, blue
d. 2 x size 4 yrs, blue
B - Polo top - long sleeves, unisex, good to wear underneath pinafore
a. Size 4 yrs, red
b. 2 x size 4 yrs, blue
c. Size 6 yrs, blue
d. Size 8 yrs, blue
C - Polar fleece vest – unisex, 2 x size 6 yrs
D - Polar fleece top – unisex
a. size 7 yrs, zip broken
b. size 7yrs
c. 2 x size 8yrs - all gone
d. 3 x size 5yrs
E - Sweatshirt – Unisex
a. 3 x size 8 yrs - all gone
b. 2 x size 6 yrs
c. size 5 yrs
F - Long pant – unisex
a. size 7 yrs with tear at the knee
b. size 7 yrs with white paint mark at the pocket
c. size 5 yrs with tear at the knee
G - Shorts – Unisex
a. size 4 yrs, old elastic to be replace
b. size 5 yrs, worn at the back
H - Culotte – girl
a. 2 x size 6 yrs, old elastic to be replace
b. 4 x size 4 yrs, old elastic to be replace

From smokefree home with cat
Pick up in Hoon Hay
Please specify which one you're interested.

Free

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703 days ago

Hoon Hay Uniform for sale

May from Hoon Hay

Hoon Hay Uniform in various sizes

A – Polo top – red – unisex, good condition
a. 2 x size 4yrs - $5 each
b. 1 x size 6yrs - $5
c. 3 x size 8yrs - $5 each - 1 sold
B – Polo top – blue – unisex, good condition
a. 1 x size 4yrs
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Hoon Hay Uniform in various sizes

A – Polo top – red – unisex, good condition
a. 2 x size 4yrs - $5 each
b. 1 x size 6yrs - $5
c. 3 x size 8yrs - $5 each - 1 sold
B – Polo top – blue – unisex, good condition
a. 1 x size 4yrs
b. 1 x size 6yrs
c. 2 x size 8yrs - $5 each
C – Sweatshirt – unisex, good condition
a. 1 x size 5yrs
b. 1 x size 8yrs
c. 3 x size 10yrs - $5 each
d. 2 x size 12yrs - $5 each
D – Pant – unisex, good condition
a. 2 x size 8yrs - $5 each - one sold
F – Polar fleece – unisex, good condition
a. 1 x size 5yrs - $5
b. 1 x size 7yrs - $5
c. 1 x size 8yrs - $5
G – Vest – unisex, good condition
a. 1 x size 8yrs - $5
H – Shorts – unisex, good condition
a. 1 x size 5yrs
b. 4 x size 6yrs - $5 each
c. 2 x size 10yrs - $5 each - 1 sold

From smokefree home with cat
Pick up in Hoon Hay
Please message me if interested

Negotiable

704 days ago

Get Deck-orating With Resene Wood Stains and Oils!

Resene

Hi Neighbours!

Bring out the best in your decks, fences and weatherboards with Resene wood stains and oils.

If you’re planning a dark colour, choose a Resene CoolColour to help keep the paint, stain and surface cooler.

Available from Resene ColorShops.
Find out more

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706 days ago

Back to School

The Team from Red Cross Store Manchester St

We have heaps of toys, books jigsaws and fresh donations going out daily.
Open tomorow and Sunday 10-3pm

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707 days ago

Poll: Who should be the next Labour party leader?

The Team from Neighbourly.co.nz

Prime Minister Jacinda Ardern has announced she will resign as prime minister before February 7.
With this year's general election scheduled for Saturday, October 14, discussions surrounding the new leader of the Labour Party are in progress.

Share your thoughts below (include Not For … View more
Prime Minister Jacinda Ardern has announced she will resign as prime minister before February 7.
With this year's general election scheduled for Saturday, October 14, discussions surrounding the new leader of the Labour Party are in progress.

Share your thoughts below (include Not For Print if you don't wish for your comments to be published)

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Who should be the next Labour party leader?
  • 3.2% Kelvin Davis
    3.2% Complete
  • 2.3% Megan Woods
    2.3% Complete
  • 53.8% Chris Hipkins
    53.8% Complete
  • 3.9% Michael Wood
    3.9% Complete
  • 8.3% Someone else (Comment Below)
    8.3% Complete
  • 28.4% I have no idea
    28.4% Complete
2194 votes
706 days ago
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