Avonside - Dallington, Christchurch

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1760 days ago

Wooden Dining chairs

Saralee from Woolston

Hi there i am on the hunt for some dining chairs. They dont have to match so even if you have 1 old unwanted wooden dining chair (free or cheap) laying around please get in contact with me. If the chair has a cushion part then its deffinately a bonus. Ugly chairs also accepted 😂

Free

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1761 days ago

Improve your computer skills for free

Ara Institute of Canterbury

Great news for all digital upskillers: you can gain computer skills for work, study and everyday life - for free and at your own pace - at Ara Connect!

We’ve got courses in Word, Excel, PowerPoint and a Certificate in Computing, plus you can learn how to touch-type, use the internet, create a … View more
Great news for all digital upskillers: you can gain computer skills for work, study and everyday life - for free and at your own pace - at Ara Connect!

We’ve got courses in Word, Excel, PowerPoint and a Certificate in Computing, plus you can learn how to touch-type, use the internet, create a website and lots more.

There are Ara Connect locations throughout Christchurch and in Rangiora, Timaru and Oamaru. We’re open Monday to Friday, and some locations are open Saturdays and weekends too, so you can fit your studies around work, family and other commitments.

To find out more, visit our website or call 0800 24 24 76.
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1761 days ago

Coffee table

Antonio from Phillipstown

1200mmx600mm 400mm tall

Price: $100

1762 days ago

Lost bird

Scott from Burwood

Little cockatiel flew out our window about a week ago,has anyone seen our bird

1764 days ago

Christchurch salt water hot pools 'on track' for March opening

Nicole Mathewson Reporter from The Press

Christchurch's seaside salt water hot pools are on track to open in late March.

Development Christchurch Limited says work at the New Brighton site is "on track" to finish soon, but an exact opening date was not finalised.

The $11.2 million complex, called He Puna Taimoana, is … View more
Christchurch's seaside salt water hot pools are on track to open in late March.

Development Christchurch Limited says work at the New Brighton site is "on track" to finish soon, but an exact opening date was not finalised.

The $11.2 million complex, called He Puna Taimoana, is being built on Marine Pde next to the beachfront children's playground.

It will have five outdoor pools ranging in temperature from about 28 degrees Celsius to 40C, a sauna and steam room, cafe, changing facilities and seating areas.

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1765 days ago

Garage sale

Sarah from Waltham

Saturday 18th Jan
Enosors Road
Signs out 8am

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1762 days ago

Council staff to rifle through recycling in bid to improve waste collection

Nicole Mathewson Reporter from The Press

Are you a gold sticker recycler?
You'll soon find out as council officials start checking yellow recycling bins over coming weeks.

From Monday a four-strong team will be carrying out spot checks on 7500 bins across Christchurch and Banks Peninsula to ensure residents have not put the … View more
Are you a gold sticker recycler?
You'll soon find out as council officials start checking yellow recycling bins over coming weeks.

From Monday a four-strong team will be carrying out spot checks on 7500 bins across Christchurch and Banks Peninsula to ensure residents have not put the wrong items out for recycling.

If you get it right? You get a gold sticker slapped on your bin.

But if you've mixed your shopping receipts, bottle lids or plastic bags in with your beer bottles and plastic trays you can expect a note in your letter box with tips on how to recycle correctly.

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1762 days ago

Want free gardening tips, advice and prizes?

Mei Leng Wong Reporter from NZ Gardener & Get Growing

In this week's issue of Get Growing we put the "fun" in "fungi" and grow edible mushrooms. We also have top tips on guarding your gooseberries from birds, drying seed pods, growing kid-friendly red-seeded broad beans, leaving out water for birds and protecting native bees. … View moreIn this week's issue of Get Growing we put the "fun" in "fungi" and grow edible mushrooms. We also have top tips on guarding your gooseberries from birds, drying seed pods, growing kid-friendly red-seeded broad beans, leaving out water for birds and protecting native bees.

Discover the true identity of that unnamed plant in your garden and enter to win the latest issue of NZ Gardener and Naturally Neem and Sea-Hume Granules.

Delivered every Friday to your email inbox, Get Growing digital magazine offers seasonal gardening advice from the NZ Gardener magazine's team of experts. Each week we answer all your burning questions on raising fruit and veges and tell you the top tasks to do in your backyard this weekend. Subscribe here:

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1762 days ago

Renting garage for storage

Nicholas George from New Brighton

Hi

We are close to Cygnet St on Marine Parade and have a secure single garage for rent. $60 per week negotiable. Call Nick 0297701321

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1763 days ago

Sandwich toaster/ panini maker

Hayley from Linwood

For sale one breville silver panini maker/sandwich toaster. As pictured. Only used a few times. Good condition.
$20 ONO willing to consider offers.
Leave a message here or private message me. Thanks.
If you are in need of this item we may be able to agree on a cheaper price.

Negotiable

1763 days ago

Beautify your workspaces

The Team from Resene ColorShop Shirley

Get organised with these handy storage ideas for the office or kids’ corner.

Create a colourful geometric-inspired space with your favourite Resene colours.

Make the most of this weekend with this easy step by step project idea from Resene.

Find out how to create this quick and easy project… View more
Get organised with these handy storage ideas for the office or kids’ corner.

Create a colourful geometric-inspired space with your favourite Resene colours.

Make the most of this weekend with this easy step by step project idea from Resene.

Find out how to create this quick and easy project yourself

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1763 days ago

WANTED Terracotta pots

Nikki from Avondale

Hi there on the hunt for terracotta pots for a project. any condition old, dirty etc. If you have any old unwanted pots in your garden I'd be happy to take them away.
Message me or text 0223233141
Thank you!

1784 days ago

BARNABUS BOOK SHOP ,NEW BRIGHTON . 121SEAVIEW ROAD.

Susanne from St Chad's and St Ambrose Anglican Church of Linwood and Aranui.

WE ARE SHORT of books and have been very busy lately,can any one help with books you want to move on please.
SCI FI
POCKET SIZED ENGLISH DICTIONARIES.
NON FICTION,ARTS,MUSIC,HISTORY,NEWER TEXT BOOKS IN SCIENCES ETC
WAR BOOKS ,MILITARY HISTORY,WAR NOVELs
I can pick up if you p.m or shop is in the … View more
WE ARE SHORT of books and have been very busy lately,can any one help with books you want to move on please.
SCI FI
POCKET SIZED ENGLISH DICTIONARIES.
NON FICTION,ARTS,MUSIC,HISTORY,NEWER TEXT BOOKS IN SCIENCES ETC
WAR BOOKS ,MILITARY HISTORY,WAR NOVELs
I can pick up if you p.m or shop is in the arcade with key shop on front,many thanks.

1764 days ago

Poll: Teens' behaviour using the internet

Kelly Dennett Reporter from Sunday Star Times

Hi Neighbours, we are looking into teenagers' internet habits and keen to hear your experiences of your children's use of the interweb. We'd like to know, has your teenager skipped meals in order to spend time on the internet?

Teens' behaviour using the internet
  • 41.5% Yes
    41.5% Complete
  • 54.6% No
    54.6% Complete
  • 3.9% I'm not sure
    3.9% Complete
972 votes
1765 days ago

Want to make your community safer, more resilient and better connected in 2020? Become a Neighbourhood Supporter today! 🏠🧡

The Team from Neighbourhood Support New Zealand

When you join a Neighbourhood Support group you will:

• Have a great way to get to know the people that live around you.

• Receive emails and alerts that will keep you up-to-date with news from our community partners, including New Zealand Police, Fire and Emergency NZ and NZ Civil Defence.

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When you join a Neighbourhood Support group you will:

• Have a great way to get to know the people that live around you.

• Receive emails and alerts that will keep you up-to-date with news from our community partners, including New Zealand Police, Fire and Emergency NZ and NZ Civil Defence.

• Gain tips and resources to improve your household and neighbourhood safety.

• Learn how you can be better prepared for emergencies, and more.

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