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2189 days ago

Garden Diary 2019 early bird offer!

Mei Leng Wong Reporter from NZ Gardener & Get Growing

Use the diary to keep track of your garden’s progress throughout the seasons. Record what you’ve sown, grown and harvested each month, and plan ahead with timely checklists of key garden chores for beginners and expert gardeners. It's also packed with handy horticultural hints, … View moreUse the diary to keep track of your garden’s progress throughout the seasons. Record what you’ve sown, grown and harvested each month, and plan ahead with timely checklists of key garden chores for beginners and expert gardeners. It's also packed with handy horticultural hints, troubleshooting tips and delicious seasonal recipes so you can make the most of your homegrown harvests. Order before the official on-sale date for $11.90 (save $4). Early bird special price runs until November 25, 2018.

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2196 days ago

Poll: Are libraries a place for snoozing?

Nicole Mathewson Reporter from The Press

In Christchurch's new central library, Tūranga, you can play video games, use remote-controlled cars or utilise the $1.2 million touchscreen.

But should you be able to catch a few Zs in our city's learning centres to kill some time? One security guard doesn't think so – or maybe … View more
In Christchurch's new central library, Tūranga, you can play video games, use remote-controlled cars or utilise the $1.2 million touchscreen.

But should you be able to catch a few Zs in our city's learning centres to kill some time? One security guard doesn't think so – or maybe he was just checking for vital signs.

"I thought I'd just close my eyes for five or 10 minutes. I'd noticed the security guy walking around before that ... he just came over and said 'excuse me, sir, you need to wake up'," library visitor Raymond Lum says.

Should you be able to have a quick snooze in the library if that book is making the eyelids a little heavy?

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Are libraries a place for snoozing?
  • 20.7% Of course. Kick back, relax and enjoy those comfy seats.
    20.7% Complete
  • 15.6% Only if you're not going to snore like a chainsaw.
    15.6% Complete
  • 63.7% No, absolutely not. If you want a nap, go home.
    63.7% Complete
545 votes
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2190 days ago

BARNABUS BOOK SHOP,NEW BRIGHTON.

Susanne from Phillipstown

Huge stock of books for sale,come in soon and sort out your holiday reading before the last week's before Christmas start getting busy.Going camping or spending time at a holiday spot relax and enjoy the break. Is any body collecting older ENID BLYTON NOVELS? We have 11 in stock,a customer… View moreHuge stock of books for sale,come in soon and sort out your holiday reading before the last week's before Christmas start getting busy.Going camping or spending time at a holiday spot relax and enjoy the break. Is any body collecting older ENID BLYTON NOVELS? We have 11 in stock,a customer snapped up the Anne of Green shoes collection we had and was so happy. OPEN,TUESDAY TO SATURDAY 10-----4pm.

2190 days ago

Record breaking cocaine seizure

Social Media Advisor from New Zealand Police

A joint international operation involving Australian Federal Police and New Zealand Customs Service has resulted in the arrest of a 41-year-old Sydney man and the seizure of approximately 190kg of cocaine making it New Zealand's largest cocaine seizure.

On Monday, 20 August 2018, a container … View more
A joint international operation involving Australian Federal Police and New Zealand Customs Service has resulted in the arrest of a 41-year-old Sydney man and the seizure of approximately 190kg of cocaine making it New Zealand's largest cocaine seizure.

On Monday, 20 August 2018, a container listed as a shipment of bananas arrived in Auckland, New Zealand, on a vessel from Balboa, Panama.

New Zealand Customs and Police inspected the container and found five duffel bags on top of the banana boxes, which contained 190 blocks of cocaine each weighing around a kilogram that had been wrapped in packaging tape.

🍌 B-A-N-A-N-A-S! 🍌

Anyone who wants to report illegal drug activity can contact their nearest Police station or you can contact Crimestoppers anonymously on 0800 555 111.

More here: www.police.govt.nz...

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2191 days ago

Big Heavy Solid Wood TV Cabinet

Adrianna from Linwood

Good condition TV Cabinet. Left side can open and can put all your CD's in there. Right side for other electronic things with portholes on each shelf to run wires through. Bottom compartment for storage items or whatever. Pick up Linwood. $25 buy now. Will need to be taken on a trailor and … View moreGood condition TV Cabinet. Left side can open and can put all your CD's in there. Right side for other electronic things with portholes on each shelf to run wires through. Bottom compartment for storage items or whatever. Pick up Linwood. $25 buy now. Will need to be taken on a trailor and will need some muscle to lift onto trailor. My partner will be happy to help lift. Items in and on cabinet are not included.

Price: $25

2191 days ago

We've joined Neighbourly!

The Team from New Zealand Police

Kia ora neighbours,

We wanted to let you know that New Zealand Police have now joined Neighbourly! We're happy to be here!

Other than occasionally posting cute pictures of our canine friends, we plan to share with you the latest happenings in your community and around the country - as we… View more
Kia ora neighbours,

We wanted to let you know that New Zealand Police have now joined Neighbourly! We're happy to be here!

Other than occasionally posting cute pictures of our canine friends, we plan to share with you the latest happenings in your community and around the country - as we work together to create safer communities.

Please remember our Neighbourly page and private messages are not monitored by Police and are not the place to report crimes - IN AN EMERGENCY, DIAL 111.

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2191 days ago

Resene summer weekend project!

The Team from Resene ColorShop Shirley

Add some colour to your barbecue table this summer! Get stuck into making these easy coasters using masking tape and Resene paint. Choose your favourite colour combinations and shapes. Make the most of your weekend with this easy step by step project idea from Resene. Find out how to … View moreAdd some colour to your barbecue table this summer! Get stuck into making these easy coasters using masking tape and Resene paint. Choose your favourite colour combinations and shapes. Make the most of your weekend with this easy step by step project idea from Resene. Find out how to create this quick and easy project yourself.

2192 days ago

Win the best family Christmas experience

Coca‑Cola Christmas in the Park

Enter to win the chance to light up the Coca-Cola Christmas in the Park tree! Entries accepted until 19 November, the winning family will be drawn on 20th November.

We also have an LG 55" UHD TV from Harvey Norman - Moorehouse Ave plus a goodie Hamper from 'The Breeze' Radio … View more
Enter to win the chance to light up the Coca-Cola Christmas in the Park tree! Entries accepted until 19 November, the winning family will be drawn on 20th November.

We also have an LG 55" UHD TV from Harvey Norman - Moorehouse Ave plus a goodie Hamper from 'The Breeze' Radio Station up for grabs!
Enter here!

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2192 days ago

Help Youth Hub CHCH | Te Hurihanga ō Rangatahi

Ian from Richmond

Please read this article in The Press:
www.stuff.co.nz...

When 198 (Youth Health) was closed back in 2010 CDHB promised all sorts of one-stop things for youth that never eventuated - (another organisation that has no idea where adults come from!). Almost a decade has passed, kids are falling … View more
Please read this article in The Press:
www.stuff.co.nz...

When 198 (Youth Health) was closed back in 2010 CDHB promised all sorts of one-stop things for youth that never eventuated - (another organisation that has no idea where adults come from!). Almost a decade has passed, kids are falling through the cracks - time to show them the respect and care all people are due in a connected and caring society.

Now is the time for Ruth Dyson (and Labour) who had supportive words for Dr Sue Bagshaw and Youth Health in general back in 2010* to step up and help fast-track this much needed facility - let's see some real leadership.
Write to your MP and local councillors.

Meanwhile we as citizens can attend this concert and/or make donations to this excellent cause - tell your friends and networks.

Concert info:
www.eventfinda.co.nz...

Donate through:
www.youthhubchch.org.nz...

*see old article about closure:
www.stuff.co.nz...

2192 days ago

Water myths busted!

Media Team from Christchurch City Council

There's a lot of confusion about our push to conserve water when a bottling company is taking it straight from the ground. We've gone through and answered some frequent misunderstandings.

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2193 days ago

New Tap unsuitable for elderly owner

Sherry from Mairehau

Out of new build unit

Price: $50

2193 days ago

New lock

Sherry from Mairehau

Posted previously without photos

Price: $100

2193 days ago

New lock for sale

Sherry from Mairehau

Wrong size for door, husband had opened package so cannot be returned

Price: $100

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2193 days ago

trailer for sale

Gerry from Shirley

6x4 caged cyclone trailer for sale, good strong axle, 12 months rego, needs l/hand stop light looked at for wof, to view =0274375003 ask for Gerry.

Price: $650

2193 days ago

Watch out for this phone scam neighbours!

Georgia Reporter from Stuff

Hi neighbours,

Be aware, police have identified a new telephone scam targeting New Zealanders. If you receive an angry call from someone seeking compensation for car damages, hang up. To read more, click here.

What you need to know:
- The call will be from an international number that's … View more
Hi neighbours,

Be aware, police have identified a new telephone scam targeting New Zealanders. If you receive an angry call from someone seeking compensation for car damages, hang up. To read more, click here.

What you need to know:
- The call will be from an international number that's then redirected through a local number.
- The aggressive scammer could be very convincing.
- Upon answering, they demand money for damages from a vehicle collision they claim you were involved in.
- Police are urging people to warn elderly relatives so they do not fall victim to the scam and lose money.
- If you receive a call of this nature, police advise you to hang up immediately.

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