Avonside - Dallington, Christchurch

1798 days ago

The NZ House & Garden House Tours are selling fast - don’t miss out!

NZ House & Garden Tours

NZ House & Garden House Tours are hitting the regions for 2020! Book your next summer weekend away now for a chance to step inside the pages of one of New Zealand’s favourite magazines! Join us for a day of indulgence visiting exquisite homes and gardens, all in support of Breast Cancer … View moreNZ House & Garden House Tours are hitting the regions for 2020! Book your next summer weekend away now for a chance to step inside the pages of one of New Zealand’s favourite magazines! Join us for a day of indulgence visiting exquisite homes and gardens, all in support of Breast Cancer Foundation NZ.

For the last eleven years, the magazine has handpicked five fabulous locations around the country and this time we are delighted to be heading to the Bay of Islands, Taupō, New Plymouth, Blenheim and Dunedin. For more information and to secure your tickets for an inspiring day out exploring New Zealand's region, please visit our website.
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1806 days ago

Is the water here in Shirley polluted?

Hanaa from Shirley

Hi every one I have heard today that the water is polluted with E coli bacteria and they asked people to boil the water . Is that true and for how long?

1799 days ago

Keep safe this summer!

Ministry for Primary Industries

The summer months are the perfect time for entertaining friends and family, and whether it’s a dinner party or BBQ, good food will always be on the menu. But, did you know that half of all food poisoning occurs in the home? Follow the three simple C’s – clean, cook, chill to avoid getting ill… View moreThe summer months are the perfect time for entertaining friends and family, and whether it’s a dinner party or BBQ, good food will always be on the menu. But, did you know that half of all food poisoning occurs in the home? Follow the three simple C’s – clean, cook, chill to avoid getting ill this summer. We all want to keep our friends and families safe, so remember these easy steps while cooking.

Check out foodsafety.govt.nz/ccc for more details.
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1799 days ago

Be in to win The Editors' Escape

The Editors' Escape

If you’re an avid reader of NZ House & Garden and NZ Gardener, you’ll love The Editors’ Escape! Join editors Naomi Larkin and Jo McCarroll on an unforgettable journey to the stunning Hawke’s Bay, experiencing the best of travel, tour and taste.

Unlike any other travel package, this … View more
If you’re an avid reader of NZ House & Garden and NZ Gardener, you’ll love The Editors’ Escape! Join editors Naomi Larkin and Jo McCarroll on an unforgettable journey to the stunning Hawke’s Bay, experiencing the best of travel, tour and taste.

Unlike any other travel package, this escorted tour gives you the opportunity to get to know the editors behind your much-loved magazines, hearing first hand about the upcoming season trends, interiors, and gardening tips.

Let us know here would you escape with the Editors' Escape via this link and be in to win 1 of 5 double passes to NZ House & Garden House Tours.

Competition closes 15th January 2020.
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1800 days ago

WIN with your summer photography!

Canon NZ

There are six prizes up for grabs for this year's Canon Amateur Photo Awards. Get snapping, and you could WIN! Find out more

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1801 days ago

Be in to win with The Editors Escape’ & NZ House & Garden House Tours!

NZ House & Garden Tours

If you’re an avid reader of NZ House & Garden and NZ Gardener, you’ll love The Editors’ Escape! Join editors Naomi Larkin and Jo McCarroll on an unforgettable journey to the stunning Hawke’s Bay, experiencing the best of travel, tour and taste. Unlike any other travel package, this … View moreIf you’re an avid reader of NZ House & Garden and NZ Gardener, you’ll love The Editors’ Escape! Join editors Naomi Larkin and Jo McCarroll on an unforgettable journey to the stunning Hawke’s Bay, experiencing the best of travel, tour and taste. Unlike any other travel package, this escorted tour gives you the opportunity to get to know the editors behind your much-loved magazines, hearing first hand about the upcoming season trends, interiors, and gardening tips.

Be in to win with The Editors' Escape! Tell us your favourite New Zealand destination where you'd like to escape with us via this link and be in to win one of five double passes to a House Tour of your choice.

Competition closes on 15th January 2020.

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1801 days ago

Need an appliance serviced?

Fisher & Paykel

Does your Fisher & Paykel appliance need a service? Book direct into the technicians schedule, it’s quick and easy online.

Then track your qualified technician online for up to the minute information on their arrival time, so you don’t have to sit around waiting.

Your local … View more
Does your Fisher & Paykel appliance need a service? Book direct into the technicians schedule, it’s quick and easy online.

Then track your qualified technician online for up to the minute information on their arrival time, so you don’t have to sit around waiting.

Your local qualified technicians use only genuine Fisher & Paykel parts and provide a 12-month warranty on all repairs.
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1803 days ago

Merry Christmas!

Nicole Mathewson Reporter from The Press

Happy holidays and Meri Kirihimete to all our readers, advertisers and supporters.

Thank you for your support through 2019.

The newsroom remains open and will publish news, pictures and video online at press.co.nz

You can contact us by emailing reporters@press.co.nz

Have a happy festive … View more
Happy holidays and Meri Kirihimete to all our readers, advertisers and supporters.

Thank you for your support through 2019.

The newsroom remains open and will publish news, pictures and video online at press.co.nz

You can contact us by emailing reporters@press.co.nz

Have a happy festive season and keep safe.

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1803 days ago

Wishing you a very merry Christmas! 🌟

Neighbourly.co.nz

The Neighbourly Team wishes you a very merry Christmas! 🎄 Enjoy your day and all those around you. Holidays can be a lonely time so if you can, check on your neighbours this festive season!🌟

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1804 days ago

Boul Water Notice Lifted

Mike Gibbs from Avondale Neighbours Group

Boil Water Notice Lifted
Boil water notice lifted for all in the Rawhiti water supply zone

The boil water notice for the Rawhiti water supply zone in east Christchurch has been lifted.

Residents in New Brighton and parts of Shirley, Bexley, Burwood, Avondale and Aranui no longer need to boil … View more
Boil Water Notice Lifted
Boil water notice lifted for all in the Rawhiti water supply zone

The boil water notice for the Rawhiti water supply zone in east Christchurch has been lifted.

Residents in New Brighton and parts of Shirley, Bexley, Burwood, Avondale and Aranui no longer need to boil their water.

The move follows discussions with the Drinking Water Assessor and the Medical Officer of Health.

A boil water notice was issued on Saturday morning after laboratory tests of water samples taken from the Keyes pump station in Rawhiti Domain detected the presence of e-coli.

However, extensive flushing of the water supply network has now ensured that any potentially contaminated water has been eliminated.

Water sampling over the past three days has found no evidence of e-coli

Staff will continue to monitor the water quality over the Christmas-New Year period.

The Keyes pump station will remain isolated from the network during further investigation.

While the station is offline, people in this area are being asked not to water their gardens except during times of low water demand. Please use hand held hoses and only water gardens before 7am and/or after 9pm. This will help ensure that there is sufficient water for everyone and also maintain network pressure.

Here's the link to the Newsline article newsline.ccc.govt.nz...

Please share this information with friends and family and neighbours in east Christchurch.

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1804 days ago

Give the gift of giving this Christmas & be in to WIN!

NZ House & Garden Tours

Escape to the Bay of Islands on a weekend getaway with us! 🌞

We're giving away x4 NZ House & Garden House Tours - Bay of Islands tickets and two nights accommodation at Driftwood Seaside Escapes - one of the amazing Tour houses!

View the beautiful property on the tour, then be the … View more
Escape to the Bay of Islands on a weekend getaway with us! 🌞

We're giving away x4 NZ House & Garden House Tours - Bay of Islands tickets and two nights accommodation at Driftwood Seaside Escapes - one of the amazing Tour houses!

View the beautiful property on the tour, then be the envy of all tour-goers by spending two nights.

To be in the draw all you need to do is enter the Breast Cancer Foundation NZ raffle below. Give to an important cause this Christmas and be in to win! 💕

Find out more and enter here.

Raffle closes on 6th January.

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1807 days ago

Boil water notice issued for 2000 homes in east Christchurch

Nicole Mathewson Reporter from The Press

Two thousand households in parts of Bexley, Shirley, Wainoni and New Brighton need to boil their water after traces of E coli were found in the water supply.

All water used in these areas for drinking, food preparation, utensil washing, brushing teeth or making ice should be boiled until further … View more
Two thousand households in parts of Bexley, Shirley, Wainoni and New Brighton need to boil their water after traces of E coli were found in the water supply.

All water used in these areas for drinking, food preparation, utensil washing, brushing teeth or making ice should be boiled until further notice.

A council spokeswoman says three days of clear counts have to be recorded before the boil water notice can be lifted.

Read more here

Has this affected your Christmas preparations? Email reporters@press.co.nz or send us a PM.

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1805 days ago

Free readylawn

Franklyn from Linwood

I have 11 m2 of readylawn left over to give away. Just picked up today from Prebbleton. I am in Brittan St. Linwood.
Ph 0221703304 Must pick up

Free

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1805 days ago

Looking for a freezer

Ravi from Linwood

Looking for a freezer.
Any available second hand?

1809 days ago

Hagley Oval lights lease approved

Nicole Mathewson Reporter from The Press

A lease for the proposed Hagley Oval lights will be granted by the Christchurch City Council.

The Canterbury Cricket Trust has been campaigning for the lights for years. It was previously allowed four retractable light towers but did not build them, and has since asked to build six towers … View more
A lease for the proposed Hagley Oval lights will be granted by the Christchurch City Council.

The Canterbury Cricket Trust has been campaigning for the lights for years. It was previously allowed four retractable light towers but did not build them, and has since asked to build six towers nearly 50 metres high instead.

Associate Greater Christchurch Regeneration Minister Poto Williams now has to sign off district plan changes using earthquake recovery laws. Williams has until February 4 to make her decision.

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