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1441 days ago

Shop Local with Raeward Fresh!

Raeward Fresh

Your 100% Locally Owned and Operated Raeward Fresh is proud to be supplying you with only the freshest produce and best quality meat plus a unique range of local products.

We pride ourselves on being “Your Fresh Food People”.

Thank you for supporting local - we look forward to seeing you… View more
Your 100% Locally Owned and Operated Raeward Fresh is proud to be supplying you with only the freshest produce and best quality meat plus a unique range of local products.

We pride ourselves on being “Your Fresh Food People”.

Thank you for supporting local - we look forward to seeing you in store soon!
Find out more

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1447 days ago

Cars parking over driveways.

Maureen from Woolston

Hi to everyone. There’s a church between Smith Street and Tilford Street and as a rate payer I am absolutely sick of these church goers parking over our driveways. We ring the council they come out and ticket the offending cars but this still doesn’t seem to stop these people. What else can be … View moreHi to everyone. There’s a church between Smith Street and Tilford Street and as a rate payer I am absolutely sick of these church goers parking over our driveways. We ring the council they come out and ticket the offending cars but this still doesn’t seem to stop these people. What else can be done. They even park on the 10 minute park outside the dairy so therefore the diary owners are missing out on business.

1442 days ago

Dad creates special mailbox for autistic Thomas the Tank Engine superfan

Jake Kenny Reporter from Community News

Happy Friday neighbours,

Sometimes the simplest things in life can bring the most joy.

Scott Wallace is the living embodiment of that notion – he gets maximum excitement from even the quickest glance of Thomas the Tank Engine.

And now he has him right outside his bedroom window.

Wallace, 46,… View more
Happy Friday neighbours,

Sometimes the simplest things in life can bring the most joy.

Scott Wallace is the living embodiment of that notion – he gets maximum excitement from even the quickest glance of Thomas the Tank Engine.

And now he has him right outside his bedroom window.

Wallace, 46, Carl Denny, 38 and Dylan Denley, 35 are best friends who have lived together for the past 12 years as part of an autism care program.

When they moved into their home in Christchurch’s Prestons subdivision about a year ago, the old letterbox blocked a parking space in the driveway.

John Denny, Carl Denny's father, saw it as an opportunity to do something nice for his son’s mate.

After embarking on a six-month project in his garage, John Denny produced a 30-kilogram steel, handmade replica of the popular fictional steam train.

From the street Thomas has the house number on it, but from the house and Wallace's view out his window, it has Thomas’ actual number from the TV show – one.

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1442 days ago

Christchurch Tram's Christmas gesture - have you been on the tram?

Jake Kenny Reporter from Community News

The iconic Christchurch Tram is well and truly in the festive spirit.

Santa’s helpers were in the Christmas themed tram at Cathedral Sq in the central city on Friday to accept gift donations in exchange for free tram tickets. The gifts will be passed on to the City Mission and given to those … View more
The iconic Christchurch Tram is well and truly in the festive spirit.

Santa’s helpers were in the Christmas themed tram at Cathedral Sq in the central city on Friday to accept gift donations in exchange for free tram tickets. The gifts will be passed on to the City Mission and given to those most in need.

Have you seen the new Christmas tram yet?

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1443 days ago

BRAND NEW NATIO GIFT SET

Gill from North New Brighton

Unwanted gift.
Natio Pamper gift set. Contains Coconut and Shea Butter Body Butter, Pep Up Body Cleanser, Body Mit and Large Cosmetic Bag. Cost $33-99.
Smoke free home.
Pick up is in New Brighton.

Price: $30

1443 days ago

BRAND NEW NATIO GIFT SET

Gill from North New Brighton

Unwanted gift.
Natio aromatherapy gift set.
Contains Gentle Foaming Facial Cleanser, Daily Protection Face Moisturiser & Face Cloth in a NATIO Cosmetic Bag.
Valued at $37.50 by NATIO.
Smoke free home.
Pick up in New Brighton.

Price: $25

1443 days ago
1443 days ago

Switching a switch at Switch in New Brighton - how fitting!

Daniel from ITstuff[ed]

Additionally to a brand new WiFi setup with Facebook check in for guests and secure internal networks, we also fixed a problem caused by an older switch... (network switch not Switch in New Brighton).

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1443 days ago

CAB Christmas hours

The Team from Citizens Advice Christchurch Area

Our volunteers are taking a well deserved break over the holidays .
This means our branches will be closed from the following dates ...
West branch (Hornby) - closes 5pm Friday 18th - reopens Tues 5th 2021
North branch (Fendalton)- closes 5pm Monday 21st - reopens Tues 5th
City branch (ARA)- … View more
Our volunteers are taking a well deserved break over the holidays .
This means our branches will be closed from the following dates ...
West branch (Hornby) - closes 5pm Friday 18th - reopens Tues 5th 2021
North branch (Fendalton)- closes 5pm Monday 21st - reopens Tues 5th
City branch (ARA)- closes 3pm Monday 21st - reopens 11th Jan 2021
The Loft(Eastgate)- closes 2pm 15th and reopens 11th Jan 2021.
From all of our volunteers we wish you a very Meri Kirihimete me te Hape Nū Ia

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1444 days ago

Throwback Thursday

Nicole Mathewson Reporter from The Press

Christmas shoppers walk along Christchurch's City Mall (Cashel St) in 2002.

How's your Christmas shopping going this year?

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1446 days ago

Destination Christmases

Lorna Thornber Reporter from Stuff Travel

Hi everyone,
With Christmas fast approaching, we'd be keen to hear from those who spend the festive season (or part of it) away each year. Where do you go and why? What makes it such a great place to be at this time of year? What are you most looking forward to about the trip? Any words of … View more
Hi everyone,
With Christmas fast approaching, we'd be keen to hear from those who spend the festive season (or part of it) away each year. Where do you go and why? What makes it such a great place to be at this time of year? What are you most looking forward to about the trip? Any words of advice you may have on things to do or places to eat or drink in the area would also be much appreciated. As usual, please put 'NFP' (not for publication) in your comment if you don't want it included in a travel article. Cheers.

1443 days ago

New Brighton Christmas Church Services

Lynette Cray from Te Waka Aroha St Faith's

Come and Join us at Christmas

Saturday 19 December
5pm Community Carols and Barbecue tea
Hear the Christmas Story with the children and join us for a barbecue tea after.
St Luke's Anglican Church, 212 Pine Avenue, South Brighton

Sunday 20 December
5pm Carols with the New Brighton Silver… View more
Come and Join us at Christmas

Saturday 19 December
5pm Community Carols and Barbecue tea
Hear the Christmas Story with the children and join us for a barbecue tea after.
St Luke's Anglican Church, 212 Pine Avenue, South Brighton

Sunday 20 December
5pm Carols with the New Brighton Silver Band and a free Barbecue tea after the service.
St Andrew's Anglican Church 107 Marriotts Road, North New Brighton.

Christmas Eve Thursday 24 December
9pm Candle-light Christmas Service
A quiet contemplative service to reflect on the birth of Christ Jesus.
St Luke's Anglican Church 212 Pine Ave., South Brighton

Christmas Day Friday 25 December
9am Christmas Service
St Luke's Anglican Church 212 Pine Ave., South Brighton

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1443 days ago

Summer Holidays are sorted

Katrina from Union Street Pharmacy

We've put together everything you need to be feeling your best this holiday season.

Order online, delivery available.

Now accepting Laybuy payment.

Online prices may differ to in store.

1443 days ago

Summer Holidays are sorted

Katrina from Unichem Brighton Village Pharmacy

We've put together everything you need to be feeling your best this holiday season.

Order online, click and collect or delivery available.

Now accepting Laybuy payment.

Online prices may differ to in store.

1443 days ago

No one’s dreaming of a whiteware Christmas

Smiths City

Fortunately, we have lots of other great gift ideas. At Smiths City we have got gifts for kids aged 8 to 80, grab the perfect prezzies for the wee ones and the big kids.

With a great range of products across all categories, Smiths City is the best place to visit to grab those last-minute items.… View more
Fortunately, we have lots of other great gift ideas. At Smiths City we have got gifts for kids aged 8 to 80, grab the perfect prezzies for the wee ones and the big kids.

With a great range of products across all categories, Smiths City is the best place to visit to grab those last-minute items. We also have gift cards available just in case you can’t choose. Come in-store today and chat to our friendly team.
Visit us online

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