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1203 days ago

Throwback Thursday: Road code

Nicole Mathewson Reporter from The Press

Pupils of Linwood Avenue School learn how to cross the road safely, without leaving the
playground. This is education 1959-style.

By the 1950s, teachers are beginning to embrace "real experience", in preference to reciting sets of rules, as a foundation for meaningful learning. With … View more
Pupils of Linwood Avenue School learn how to cross the road safely, without leaving the
playground. This is education 1959-style.

By the 1950s, teachers are beginning to embrace "real experience", in preference to reciting sets of rules, as a foundation for meaningful learning. With boards placed strategically on the ground to mark street kerbs, and striped mats denoting pedestrian crossings, the school courts have been converted into a city intersection for simulated traffic activities. The traffic officer at centre appears satisfied with the hand signals of the cyclist and the driver of pedal car 6.

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1196 days ago

Throwback Thursday: Urban sprawl

Nicole Mathewson Reporter from The Press

The "baby boom" of the post-World War II years sparked a rash of house building.

New suburbs sprang up and essential services spread ever further afield, even to Diamond Harbour. This was still a rural village in 1954 but was beginning to take on the appearance of a Christchurch suburb.… View more
The "baby boom" of the post-World War II years sparked a rash of house building.

New suburbs sprang up and essential services spread ever further afield, even to Diamond Harbour. This was still a rural village in 1954 but was beginning to take on the appearance of a Christchurch suburb.

A regular link with Lyttelton by launch and frequent passenger trains through the tunnel made it feasible for city workers to live at Diamond Harbour.

Here building nears completion on the community centre and two family homes, while workers lay a telephone cable beside the road to Charteris Bay.

1205 days ago

Cycleway programme accelerated as mayor accused of trying to stymie debate

Nicole Mathewson Reporter from The Press

A last-ditch attempt to delay the completion of Christchurch’s $300 million cycleway programme has failed, with the city council deciding to accelerate it instead.

The council decided on Monday to complete its 101-kilometre network of cycleways by 2028 – one year earlier than proposed in the … View more
A last-ditch attempt to delay the completion of Christchurch’s $300 million cycleway programme has failed, with the city council deciding to accelerate it instead.

The council decided on Monday to complete its 101-kilometre network of cycleways by 2028 – one year earlier than proposed in the draft LTP, but still 11 years later than expected when the network was first proposed in 2013.

It also decided to bring forward a cycleway connection from Westmorland to the Nor’West Arc cycleway from 2031 to 2025.

The council also decided to spend $931m over 10 years on roads and footpaths and $96.7m on public transport infrastructure, including bus stops and shelters.

Read more, including the debate held between councillors on the issue, here.

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1199 days ago

REDCROSS WOOLSTON IS OPENING

Maree Brogan from Red Cross Shop Woolston

Redcross is opening its doors at 9am
Monday 28th.
683 Ferry Road
Next to coin save, by Dominos, opposite the new NPD, just behind night n day shop. Car parks out front.
Come in for a browse. Can't wait to see you all.
Hours M - F 9 - 5
Sat 10 - 4
Sun 10 - 3

1196 days ago

Redcross Woolston is OPEN

Maree Brogan from Red Cross Shop Woolston

We've been open 3 days now and what an amazing community we're in. If you haven't been yet, come and say hello and have a browse.
We are accepting good quality donations now and good quality furniture too please.
Opening hours 9-5 mon-fri
Saturday 10-4
Sunday 10-3

1196 days ago

Pies sold in wrong packaging leads to allergen scare

Neighbourly.co.nz

A recall has been issued for Pavillion brand Beef and Gravy Pies due to the presence of an undeclared allergen.

The recall comes after a packaging blunder led to Beef and Cheese Pies being contained in Beef and Gravy Pies wrapping.

Here's what you need to know:
- Consumers with a milk … View more
A recall has been issued for Pavillion brand Beef and Gravy Pies due to the presence of an undeclared allergen.

The recall comes after a packaging blunder led to Beef and Cheese Pies being contained in Beef and Gravy Pies wrapping.

Here's what you need to know:
- Consumers with a milk allergy or intolerance should not consume this product.
- Products affected include those with a best before date marking of August 16 2022.
- The pie's batch marking is 16022 for outer packaging and 16023 for individual pies.
- The product was sold in supermarkets throughout New Zealand.

Individuals with a milk allergy should return the product to their retailer and email sales@pavillionfoods.co.nz or call 021 365 006 for a full refund. Any other concerns can be directed to Gluten Free Holdings Ltd on 021 365 006.

For more information, please visit the New Zealand Food Safety website.

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1200 days ago

Red Cross Shop Opening!

Red Cross Communications from Red Cross Shop Woolston

Hi neighbours,

Only two days to go! The preparations for the big day are in full swing...Thanks to all the busy bees that helped us to make this all happen. You are amazing😊!

If you want to see what's under the sheets, pop in on Monday!

See you all soon!

1216 days ago

Supermarkets are ripping us off

Simon from Edgeware

Below is a message I have sent to NW in respect to our Stanmore Rd store. Yes, it is only about bread rolls, but it is also indicative of the price gouging and profiteering that NW (and other supermarkets) engage in and we pay for. I would urge others to raise their voices (or keyboards) to … View moreBelow is a message I have sent to NW in respect to our Stanmore Rd store. Yes, it is only about bread rolls, but it is also indicative of the price gouging and profiteering that NW (and other supermarkets) engage in and we pay for. I would urge others to raise their voices (or keyboards) to challenge the rip off practices of supermarkets in NZ.

My message to them was as follows:

I'm a regular shopper at Stanmore. I pass two other NW on my way home from work but one of the main reasons I go to Stanmore is to buy the bread rolls for lunches. I noticed that other NW were reducing the size of the bread rolls whereas NW Stanmore did not. Alas, Stanmore has now also followed this trend.

I recall 18 months or so ago that NW Stanmore hiked the price of individual bread rolls up from 67c to something approaching a dollar each. Presumably to encourage people to buy a full bag at a lesser rate. This ill thought out plan quickly collapsed and the price was reduced to 79c per roll - an increase of nearly 20% on the previous cost.

And now the size of the rolls has significantly reduced. They are getting close to the size of a slider. And please do not tell me there has been no change as a blind man can see there has been.

Given the price that you sell a bag (up to 14 rolls) at, where I assume that you are still making a profit, to now reduce the size of the rolls after increasing the price is just blatant profiteering and trying to squeeze more out of customers for a lesser product.

If you are going to reduce the size or weight of the product you sell, then reduce the price accordingly. As it stands at the moment, NW Stanmore is deliberately ripping off its customer base.

79c is already expensive for a single bread roll. Please return them to their previous size!

1198 days ago

Recycled wooden planters

Bruce from Edgeware

Most common is the 500x500x270 planter or any size that suits, refer the market site

1198 days ago

Recycled wooden planters

Bruce from Edgeware

Most common is the 500x500x270 planter or any size that suits, refer the market site

1198 days ago

*University of Otago Research Group Study Recruitment*

Katrina from Health Screening New Zealand

The University of Otago Christchurch Campus are seeking individuals with metabolic syndrome to take part in a study to investigate whether supplementation with vitamin C and micronutrients results in improved metabolic health.

Participants must be:
o 18 years old and over
o Overweight (BMI … View more
The University of Otago Christchurch Campus are seeking individuals with metabolic syndrome to take part in a study to investigate whether supplementation with vitamin C and micronutrients results in improved metabolic health.

Participants must be:
o 18 years old and over
o Overweight (BMI over 30, or have a big tummy)

And have any of the following:
o Hyperglycemia (high blood sugar)
o Raised triglycerides (lipids/fat)
o Low HDL (‘good’ cholesterol)
o Hypertension (high blood pressure)

By joining the study you will receive:
o Free metabolic health check
o $60 MTA vouchers for 3 clinic visits

For more information or to register your interest please visit - www.otago.ac.nz...

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1198 days ago

What's in your garden soil? Now you can find out!

Mei Leng Wong Reporter from NZ Gardener & Get Growing

Dear gardeners, if you’ve ever wondered what's in your soil, now's your chance to find out. Two scientists from the School of Environment at Auckland University are ready to test the soil in your home garden for free.

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1199 days ago

Looking for an apprentice?

Competenz

Advertise your entry-level and apprentice roles with Competenz through our free online job board, we have pre-qualified and motivated jobseekers ready to match with your organisation.

Find your next apprentice with Competenz!

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1200 days ago

Wrap your home in nature

Resene ColorShop

Nature is far too beautiful to be kept outside. Create a haven in your home with the Resene Willow Wallpaper Collection. With designs to help you relax, recuperate and revive, this collection will help make your house a home.

View the full Resene Wallpaper Collection at your local Resene … View more
Nature is far too beautiful to be kept outside. Create a haven in your home with the Resene Willow Wallpaper Collection. With designs to help you relax, recuperate and revive, this collection will help make your house a home.

View the full Resene Wallpaper Collection at your local Resene ColorShop or get a taste of the latest releases online
Find out more

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1202 days ago

Birdsong

The Team from Resene ColorShop Shirley

Be entertained by feathered friends enticed to your garden by making your own bird feeder painted in favourite Resene colours. Find out how to create your own.

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