Aranui, Christchurch

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780 days ago

Do you have great recipes for basil and nasturtium?

Mei Leng Wong Reporter from NZ Gardener & Get Growing

Dear neighbours,

Every month, NZ Gardener runs a series of tested reader recipes using a seasonal crop. We are now on the hunt for nasturtium recipes and also basil recipes! Send your best ones to mailbox@nzgardener.co.nz by Oct 16, 2022. Every published recipe wins a copy of our special edition… View more
Dear neighbours,

Every month, NZ Gardener runs a series of tested reader recipes using a seasonal crop. We are now on the hunt for nasturtium recipes and also basil recipes! Send your best ones to mailbox@nzgardener.co.nz by Oct 16, 2022. Every published recipe wins a copy of our special edition Vegetable Growing Made Easy.

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781 days ago

New furniture and homewares

The Team from Red Cross Shop Woolston

Hi everyone
Here’s a peak at what we’ve been up to today. New homewares, Manchester with loads more to go out. Check out our new furniture.
Open 7 days Monday - Friday 9.00am -5.00pm. Saturday 10.00 - 4.00pm, Sunday 10.00 - 3.00pm
683 Ferry Road, behind Domino’s

782 days ago

Addictive Eaters Anonymous

The Team from Addictive Eaters Anonymous - Christchurch

I have also been relieved of depression
I believe I was born with this disease. As a child I ate more than what I was comfortable with on many occasions; eating the biggest apple in the fruit bowl, when I knew it wasn’t a good idea because I wouldn’t be hungry for dinner, but not being able to… View more
I have also been relieved of depression
I believe I was born with this disease. As a child I ate more than what I was comfortable with on many occasions; eating the biggest apple in the fruit bowl, when I knew it wasn’t a good idea because I wouldn’t be hungry for dinner, but not being able to not do so, sneaking food, being overcome with the obsession to eat a can of cream corn in the middle of a Sunday afternoon, thinking I’m not sure that I want to do this but I can’t stop myself anyway.

During my adolescence I used laxatives because I was often constipated. I was only a little overweight once or twice in my life and there were times when I was “nice and thin”. One summer I thought I “had it made” because my stomach was flat enough to wear a bikini. I thought my eating was neurotic but I thought that other neurotic women like me ate like that and I would just grow out of it.

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782 days ago

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782 days ago

Happy holidays

The Team from Red Cross Shop Woolston

Hi everyone
We’ve got loads of games, toys, puzzles and books to keep everyone entertained over the holiday break.
Our $1 & $2 racks are full, plus we have a selection of new men’s & women’s designer wear.
All books 25% off.
Open 7 days Monday - Friday 9.00am - 5.00pm, Saturday … View more
Hi everyone
We’ve got loads of games, toys, puzzles and books to keep everyone entertained over the holiday break.
Our $1 & $2 racks are full, plus we have a selection of new men’s & women’s designer wear.
All books 25% off.
Open 7 days Monday - Friday 9.00am - 5.00pm, Saturday 10.00am - 4.00pm, Sunday 10.00am -3.00pm
683 Ferry Road, behind Domino’s

782 days ago

Pams Berries recalled - Check your freezer

The Team from Neighbourly.co.nz

Foodstuffs Own Brands Ltd is recalling all batches and all dates of its six Pams brand berry products.
New Zealand has seen a surge of cases of Hepatitis A this year and 12 of those infected (including seven hospitalised) have been linked with the consumption of frozen berries.
The recall of … View more
Foodstuffs Own Brands Ltd is recalling all batches and all dates of its six Pams brand berry products.
New Zealand has seen a surge of cases of Hepatitis A this year and 12 of those infected (including seven hospitalised) have been linked with the consumption of frozen berries.
The recall of Pams products is a precaution due to this possible link of Hepatitis A associated with berries sourced from Serbia.

Here's what you need to know:
- All batches and all dates of Pams Mixed Berries, Two Berry Mix, Smoothie Berry Mix, and Raspberries have been recalled and removed from supermarkets.
- The Pams products are sold at New World, PAK’nSAVE and Four Square stores nationwide.
- Hepatitis A is a contagious virus which spreads easily. Learn more here.
- Due to the possibility that other brands of berries may be infected, New Zealand Food Safety continues to advise those eating frozen berries to wash hands before and after preparing the berries, briefly boil them before eating and ensure cooking temperatures exceed 85 degree Celsius for 1 minute.

If you have consumed any of these products and have any concerns about your health, seek medical advice.

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783 days ago

Christchurch gamers to compete in esports nationals

Nicole Mathewson Reporter from The Press

From reporter Tatiana Gibbs:

Five Christchurch high school esports players will compete in front of a live crowd of hundreds this month when they represent the South Island at the New Zealand Esports Hyperfibre League tournament in Auckland.

It is the first time that high school gamers from … View more
From reporter Tatiana Gibbs:

Five Christchurch high school esports players will compete in front of a live crowd of hundreds this month when they represent the South Island at the New Zealand Esports Hyperfibre League tournament in Auckland.

It is the first time that high school gamers from around the country have the opportunity to compete in-person and on stage in an open-entry New Zealand-only esport tournament.

The Christchurch team competed in a remotely run national tournament last year – making it to the semi-finals – and this year, they’re out for a tilt at the schools’ title.

The South Island team comprises Burnside High School’s esports team combined with two Christchurch Boys' High School (CBHS) players, who took out the southern League of Legends competition undefeated.

Burnside High teacher Fin Cresswell said the team represented the “cream of the crop” of South Island gamers.

The team fly to Auckland to compete in both the high school and all ages open divisions, which take place at SkyCity Theatre October 7 to 9.

The venue has a 700-seat capacity that is expected to sell out, making for an atmosphere none of the players have experienced before, after last year’s nationals were held online because of Covid-19 restrictions.

Competing in front of a crowd of hundreds hasn’t dented the team’s confidence instead team member Tianze Wang, 18, said it might boost them.

“I don't get nervous that much, I feel like more excited,” he said. “So, I think I'll have a better performance playing on stage.”

Cresswell, who oversees the team with CBHS teacher Andy Thawley, expected everyone to be a little nervous playing in front of a live crowd, but said they were “strong, strong, strong contenders” to do well in both national finals.

The Burnside esports team members had been competing together in person at Christchurch libraries for their weekly esports matches, rather than competing remotely from home.

Allen Qin, 17, said being able to play next to teammates gave them “a better connection, for sure”.

The Christchurch City Council was the first council to back esports competitors by turning public libraries into gaming hubs each week, giving high school esports teams a physical ‘field’ to compete from equipped with high speed internet and high-spec gaming computers.

“The libraries have been amazing,” Cresswell said. “Their support has just been absolutely incredible.”

The Burnside team is looking for redemption against last year’s finalists Botany Downs Secondary College, to whom they lost in last year’s semi-final.

“This year is like revenge,” Wang said. “We can beat them and take back our glory.”

It was also an opportunity for the team to showcase their skills with the best of the best in New Zealand, Cresswell said.

“It's hard for people who have no conceptual understanding of esports to really get how insanely well our students are performing.

“We're about to prove that.”

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783 days ago

A brand new Nood clock

Lucia from Shirley

A brand new clock from Nood - no box hence selling cheap. Never used.
Both operated by batteries or a cable (included).
Manual included.
Alarm function - up to 3 different alarms.
Display features - rotation of date, time and temperature or just time only - enabled by setting.
Comes with … View more
A brand new clock from Nood - no box hence selling cheap. Never used.
Both operated by batteries or a cable (included).
Manual included.
Alarm function - up to 3 different alarms.
Display features - rotation of date, time and temperature or just time only - enabled by setting.
Comes with a manual.

Price: $20

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783 days ago

Brand new wireless earbuds by Skullcandy

Lucia from Shirley

A brand new wireless earbuds by Skullcandy.
Both iPhone and Android phone compatible.
Purchased for my son but he didn’t want it. So just need it gone. 😞

Price: $50

783 days ago

Volunteer Craft Sewers wanted

Vicki Parker from NZ Gifts of Love and Strength

Hi
We do care packages for victims of trauma.
We are not a food bank.
We are wanting to grow our team of volunteer sewers and crafts people.
We have lots of lovely fabrics available for use that we make into items for both care packs and fundraising at our upcoming markets in the next 3 months.
If … View more
Hi
We do care packages for victims of trauma.
We are not a food bank.
We are wanting to grow our team of volunteer sewers and crafts people.
We have lots of lovely fabrics available for use that we make into items for both care packs and fundraising at our upcoming markets in the next 3 months.
If this sounds like something you would love to be part of please message us.
If you have Facebook have a look at the work we do in the community.

785 days ago

We want to extend a warm welcome!

Beachgrove

With expansion on the horizon at Beachgrove, we want to extend a warm welcome to join us for a fun-filled family afternoon.

Whether you are already part of the Beachgrove community or live outside of the area, this is a great opportunity to hear directly from the developer about the exciting … View more
With expansion on the horizon at Beachgrove, we want to extend a warm welcome to join us for a fun-filled family afternoon.

Whether you are already part of the Beachgrove community or live outside of the area, this is a great opportunity to hear directly from the developer about the exciting future ahead for the community.

Screening will be our new development video, an overview of what is to come and free activities for children of all ages.

Activities – Mega Circus Slide, children’s face painting and balloon art, live music, food and drink, watch the NEW Beachgrove video and new exclusive section release!

Location - Beachgrove Sales Office, 302 Beach Road, Kaiapoi (behind Active Explores)
Join us

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786 days ago

CMNZ presents Letters from Iraq

Chamber Music New Zealand

Elegant and strikingly beautiful instrumental poems in honour of everyday people living amidst turmoil. Know more

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787 days ago

Attention all pet owners! Win your spot on the 2023 Cutest Pet Calendar.

Sunday Star Times

The Cutest Pet Competition is back by popular demand! Show off your furry friend this October to see if you’ve got the cutest pet in the country. This year’s competition is sponsored by Wishbone, giving you the chance to win your share of $10,000 worth of pet food.

From 26 September, … View more
The Cutest Pet Competition is back by popular demand! Show off your furry friend this October to see if you’ve got the cutest pet in the country. This year’s competition is sponsored by Wishbone, giving you the chance to win your share of $10,000 worth of pet food.

From 26 September, purchase a copy of your local Stuff newspaper, find our promo ad, and follow the link to submit a photo of your pet online. If your pet is selected, they’ll feature in our promotional adverts across all Stuff newspapers for a day, plus you will receive $50 worth of Wishbone pet food so you can spoil them rotten. For more information on the prizes and to view the T&Cs, click here!

The team at Stunday Star-Times
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787 days ago

Lots of specials just for you

The Team from Red Cross Shop Woolston

Hi everyone
This weekend we have loads of specials and discounts including 25% off books store wide, 25% off all drinking glasses, stemware. Our $1 & $2 racks are full along with our clearance racks. New season stock out now, including shoes.
Pop in and see the team this weekend.
Open 7 days,… View more
Hi everyone
This weekend we have loads of specials and discounts including 25% off books store wide, 25% off all drinking glasses, stemware. Our $1 & $2 racks are full along with our clearance racks. New season stock out now, including shoes.
Pop in and see the team this weekend.
Open 7 days, Mon - Friday 9.00am - 5.00pm, Saturday 10.00am - 4.00pm, Sunday 10.00am - 3.00pm
683 Ferry Road, behind Domino’s.

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