Avonside - Dallington, Christchurch

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1376 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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1377 days ago

Risingholme Singers - New Singers Wanted

Jean from Linwood

Hi Folks,
We are a 4-part non-auditioned friendly community choir of approximately 25 members.
We are now looking for new members, especially Tenors, but all of whom are always made very welcome. Although it is not essential to be able to read music, if you can sing in tune, you would still be most… View more
Hi Folks,
We are a 4-part non-auditioned friendly community choir of approximately 25 members.
We are now looking for new members, especially Tenors, but all of whom are always made very welcome. Although it is not essential to be able to read music, if you can sing in tune, you would still be most welcome to join us, as you would soon learn the music via our very helpful conductor.

We perform two or three concerts a year, and our music mostly consists of popular pieces from movies, shows, hit records, etc., all of which we really enjoy singing. We also take part each year in the annual Choral Festival held at St Mary’s Pro-Cathedral, with various other choirs taking part as well. Always a popular event.

We rehearse every Monday evening, with a short break in between, from 7.30-9.30, at the Risingholme Theatre, which can be reached via the driveway at 99 Hawford Road, Opawa (green advertising board on fence) or, via the opening into Risingholme Park at the end of Reeves Road.

We begin our first rehearsal for this year on the Monday evening of 15th February, and if you would like to come along to our rehearsal please feel free to do so. The members are all looking forward to getting back, and I’m sure, to be in the company of the other members, for a good chat before the rehearsal starts!

For any questions you may have about the choir, please contact our President, Jill Willmott, on 388 3235 or, at risingholmesingers@gmail.com

1377 days ago

There are so many reasons to be grateful to call Aotearoa New Zealand our home. 😌🙏

The Team from Neighbourhood Support New Zealand

Let's keep working together to make our communities better for everyone while honouring Te Ao Māori.

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1377 days ago

Paint a woven plate

The Team from Resene ColorShop Shirley

Put your own spin on wall art by painting designs on woven plates. A quick, budget friendly way to add colour to your walls and so easy to repaint if you want to update the colours later.

Make the most of this weekend with this easy step by step project idea from Resene. Find out how to create … View more
Put your own spin on wall art by painting designs on woven plates. A quick, budget friendly way to add colour to your walls and so easy to repaint if you want to update the colours later.

Make the most of this weekend with this easy step by step project idea from Resene. Find out how to create your own.

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1384 days ago

Poll: Did you know old rice could make you sick?

New Zealand Food Safety

Just because it’s rice doesn’t mean it lasts longer than other food. Over time, cooked rice may grow bacteria that produces toxins, which can make you sick. So, make sure you cover, refrigerate and only keep for a day or two.

Don’t risk making your whānau sick. Eat any leftover food … View more
Just because it’s rice doesn’t mean it lasts longer than other food. Over time, cooked rice may grow bacteria that produces toxins, which can make you sick. So, make sure you cover, refrigerate and only keep for a day or two.

Don’t risk making your whānau sick. Eat any leftover food within two days. If in doubt, chuck it out.

Remember to Clean Cook Chill and check our easy food safety tips here.

The team at New Zealand Food Safety
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Did you know old rice could make you sick?
  • 86% Yes I’m always careful
    86% Complete
  • 14% No I thought rice doesn’t go bad
    14% Complete
2996 votes
1378 days ago

February 3 day Empowering Positive Change programme

The Team from Kiwi Family Trust

Do you wonder why you think, feel and act the way you do? Do you sometimes feel like you're leaving yourself out of your own life? Do you feel stuck, or wonder which direction to go forward in? Call us on 03 963 8040 or email barb@kiwifamilytrust.org. This programme is free for anyone with a … View moreDo you wonder why you think, feel and act the way you do? Do you sometimes feel like you're leaving yourself out of your own life? Do you feel stuck, or wonder which direction to go forward in? Call us on 03 963 8040 or email barb@kiwifamilytrust.org. This programme is free for anyone with a community services card, or low waged, or under 20, or with compassionate grounds.

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1379 days ago

Garage sale Saturday 6th Feb

Maureen from Burwood

Garage sale at my place. Bampton Street. 9am until 1pm. Heaps of stuff from adult clothes size 8-20. Shoes bags, packs, wetsuits , jewellery. Suitcases. Everything good to excellent condition. Just ask and I’ll let you know if it’s going to be there. All clothes have been washed. I’m pricing … View moreGarage sale at my place. Bampton Street. 9am until 1pm. Heaps of stuff from adult clothes size 8-20. Shoes bags, packs, wetsuits , jewellery. Suitcases. Everything good to excellent condition. Just ask and I’ll let you know if it’s going to be there. All clothes have been washed. I’m pricing most stuff so you don’t have the hassle of asking. Small notes please as I can’t loose my change on the first sale. No early birds as I have to put stuff out on the day and the gate will be locked. Hope to see you all there. No kids clothes sorry.

Negotiable

1379 days ago

HOMED Saturday 30th January

Julia Gailey Reporter from Homed - The Press

Is a new home on the cards for 2021?
Check out the latest property listings and news from Christchurch here:

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1380 days ago

Rent

Cazz from Linwood

Hi Im looking for a 2 bedroom place to rent close to ferrymead area. I can pay up to $340pw. Im very clean and tidy and love gardens. My lease runs out where i am 18 feb. Thank you

1380 days ago

Do you know the Christchurch 'kite lady'?

Jake Kenny Reporter from Community News

A suburban park with a feather of warm wind carving a wave in the grass and a view of Christchurch's Port Hills beyond. A handful of string tightly held. Eyes skyward and a kite delicately dancing in mid-air.

Julie Adam​ has spent a lifetime enjoying these whimsical pleasures. Many know her… View more
A suburban park with a feather of warm wind carving a wave in the grass and a view of Christchurch's Port Hills beyond. A handful of string tightly held. Eyes skyward and a kite delicately dancing in mid-air.

Julie Adam​ has spent a lifetime enjoying these whimsical pleasures. Many know her simply as “the kite lady”.

“I have been flying kites about 60 years,” she says. “There's a picture of me in my pram with a kite tied to it.”

Do you recognise Julie from her kite-flying?

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1384 days ago

Have you been to see Canterbury's waddle of Pop-up Penguins?

Jake Kenny Reporter from Community News

From Rangiora to Rolleston, Christchurch to Kaiapoi, 120 penguin sculptures have brought joy to the streets of Canterbury this summer.

This weekend sees the end of the Pop Up Penguins art trail, but there is still time to visit a few more before they are gathered up to be sold at a charity auction… View more
From Rangiora to Rolleston, Christchurch to Kaiapoi, 120 penguin sculptures have brought joy to the streets of Canterbury this summer.

This weekend sees the end of the Pop Up Penguins art trail, but there is still time to visit a few more before they are gathered up to be sold at a charity auction next month.

Will you check them out before they go? Or have you been already?

Let us know your thoughts on the penguins in the comments below.

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1385 days ago

NZ's friendliest regions and towns

Lorna Thornber Reporter from Stuff Travel

Hi there,
Canterbury has been named the fifth most welcoming region in the world in the Booking.com Traveller Review Awards, while Oamaru, Hokitika and Invercargill have been named the most welcoming towns in NZ. They were followed by Cambridge, Picton, Lake Tekapo, Kerikeri, Palmerston North, … View more
Hi there,
Canterbury has been named the fifth most welcoming region in the world in the Booking.com Traveller Review Awards, while Oamaru, Hokitika and Invercargill have been named the most welcoming towns in NZ. They were followed by Cambridge, Picton, Lake Tekapo, Kerikeri, Palmerston North, Paihia and Twizel.
We'd be really keen to hear your thoughts on this based on your own travels around New Zealand. Do you think Canterbury is NZ's most welcoming region? And are these our most welcoming towns?
Where in NZ have you been made to feel particularly welcome on your travels?
As usual, please put 'NFP' in your comment if you don't want it to be included in an article. Cheers.

J
1381 days ago

Bath and matching towel rail

Judy from Woolston

Hi I am renovating my bathroom soon and have a bath, vanity and electric towel rail to give away if anyone needs to do up a batch or just likes retro bathroom fittings original from the early nineties..
Towel rail and bath are both a peachy colour. Bath is 1665 long, 740 wide and approx. 450 … View more
Hi I am renovating my bathroom soon and have a bath, vanity and electric towel rail to give away if anyone needs to do up a batch or just likes retro bathroom fittings original from the early nineties..
Towel rail and bath are both a peachy colour. Bath is 1665 long, 740 wide and approx. 450 deep. Has leather-look headrest and very comfortable arm rests. There is also a 900mm vanity white colour with two doors and three draws down one side, it has an Aakronite vanity top, very good quality in the day. Towel rail has already been disconnected, bath & vanity will be out soon.
Sorry no photos but if you want to have a look just email me or ring on 3848519. No cell phone

Free

1381 days ago

💖 Love Where You Live - February 1st to 28th 💖

The Team from Neighbourhood Support New Zealand

Love is in the air this month! We’re not just talking about Valentine’s Day, we’re talking about this month’s national campaign.

Our theme for February is all about finding ways to show your home and community a little extra love and care. Whether it’s organising a street clean up, … View more
Love is in the air this month! We’re not just talking about Valentine’s Day, we’re talking about this month’s national campaign.

Our theme for February is all about finding ways to show your home and community a little extra love and care. Whether it’s organising a street clean up, helping a neighbour tidy up their property, collaborating on a mural, putting together a working bee, or installing a communal pātaka or library - there are countless ways to make our neighbourhoods more beautiful and enjoyable for everyone.

Share your tips, projects, photos and experiences with us by tagging us in your social media posts or emailing us at:

info@neighbourhoodsupport.co.nz

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1381 days ago

Women's bike

Keith from Avonside - Dallington

Restored women's bike, 18" frame, with new 26" tyres and a full set of bearing packs. Lagoon blue 💙

Price: $150

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