Avonside - Dallington, Christchurch

Wondering about something in your neighbourhood?

Wondering about something in your neighbourhood?

Whether it's a new building going up or a strange noise you keep hearing, ask your neighbours here.

2331 days ago

Female flatmate wanted

Eddy from Phillipstown

Own room fully furnished .Shear with 2 others close to bus stop

2346 days ago

Cost to keep Christchurch's drinking water safe spirals to almost $40 million

Nicole Mathewson Reporter from The Press

The cost of keeping Christchurch's drinking water safe has spiralled to almost $40 million – more than 25 times the city council's initial estimate for chlorination and to fix vulnerable wells.

Christchurch City councillors have to find at least $35m to fix 49 pump stations, more … View more
The cost of keeping Christchurch's drinking water safe has spiralled to almost $40 million – more than 25 times the city council's initial estimate for chlorination and to fix vulnerable wells.

Christchurch City councillors have to find at least $35m to fix 49 pump stations, more than 40 times the original $840,000 budget for the work.

Read more by clicking the link below and tell us what you think in the comments. (Please tell us if you don't want your comments published in The Press/Stuff)

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2331 days ago

Heaters,surplus to requirements,heat pump coming.

Susanne from Phillipstown

Convector heater $20,8 Fin electris heater.Both suitable for bedrooms etc.as have thermostats,fin one $35.please p.m me open to discussion if you find cost differcullt and are genuine.

Price: $2,035

2331 days ago

Mental Health and Addiction Inquiry

The Department of Internal Affairs

Join us at our next Meet the Inquiry Panel in Christchurch on Tuesday 03 July at the Christchurch Transitional Cathedral, 234 Hereford St, 5 to 6.30pm. Share your views with the Inquiry Panel. Learn more

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2341 days ago

Dog registration fees

The Team from Christchurch City Council

If you’ve got Responsible Dog Owner status, your discounted 2018/2019 registration fees are due by 30 June. We’ve made it easy for you with a range of ways to pay, including online: bit.ly...

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2332 days ago

Root To Tip Competition Winners

The Team from Christchurch City Council

The Root To Tip Competition was organised by Garden To Table with the support of Love Food Hate Waste to get kids to cook seasonal, locally sourced vegetarian 2 courses meal using the ingredients from the root to the tip to limit food waste.
The winners were Nina and Jean from Heathcote Valley … View more
The Root To Tip Competition was organised by Garden To Table with the support of Love Food Hate Waste to get kids to cook seasonal, locally sourced vegetarian 2 courses meal using the ingredients from the root to the tip to limit food waste.
The winners were Nina and Jean from Heathcote Valley School with a Choko Gratin. They were judged by last year’s winners Otis and Noa and Chefs Alex Davies from Gathering and Alesha Bilbrough-Collins from Bearlion.

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2332 days ago

Progress made on Cathedral reinstatement

The Team from Christchurch City Council

Work will be underway soon to clear and decontaminate the Christ Church Cathedral site by the end of next month.
Read more it on Newsline: bit.ly...

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2333 days ago

The word on water: Latest on chlorination

The Team from Christchurch City Council

Keep up with the latest water updates.
Check out today's addition to our water blog here on Newsline: bit.ly...

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2334 days ago

awesome craft workshop

Susan from Woolston

I have known John Lawry for over 30 years and he's coming to Christchurch for a short visit and running a workshop at the Rudolf Steiner school.

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2334 days ago

Guess what? Our Gruffalo has won a top award!

The Team from Christchurch City Council

Did you take part in last year's Gruffalo Explorer walk? If the answer's yes, you may remember this special creature.

He's just been to Wellington, where he was a winner in the Golden Foot Walking Awards 2018.

Well done Gruffalo for taking out the top prize for a … View more
Did you take part in last year's Gruffalo Explorer walk? If the answer's yes, you may remember this special creature.

He's just been to Wellington, where he was a winner in the Golden Foot Walking Awards 2018.

Well done Gruffalo for taking out the top prize for a community-led project, which was part of the Breeze Walking Festival. This would not have been possible without the collaboration of St Margaret’s College, Canterbury Playcentre Association, Canterbury Plunket and the Council parks, libraries and recreation teams.

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2335 days ago

Preschoolers splash into free swimming

The Team from Christchurch City Council

After a successful trial last year, under-fives will swim for free at Council pools.
Read more about the LTP decision finalised today on Newsline: bit.ly...

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2335 days ago

Ice and snow puts Canterbury drivers on alert

The Team from Neighbourly.co.nz

Canterbury drivers, in the alpine areas and the lower half of the island should be on the lookout for black ice and slippery conditions as a cold front sweeps up the country today, says the NZ Transport Agency’s Network Operations Manager Tresca Forrester.

Stay up-to-date:
- The key traffic … View more
Canterbury drivers, in the alpine areas and the lower half of the island should be on the lookout for black ice and slippery conditions as a cold front sweeps up the country today, says the NZ Transport Agency’s Network Operations Manager Tresca Forrester.

Stay up-to-date:
- The key traffic and travel source which provides up-to-date information on weather and road conditions is NZTA website.

- Important information is also shared via the Transport Agency’s accounts listed here.

- Drivers can also call 0800 4 HIGHWAYS (0800 44 44 49) to speak to the call centre team who can provide them with traffic and travel information either before they’re travelling or when they’re on the road.

For more information click here.

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2335 days ago

Emergency supplies in vehicle

The Team from Ministry of Civil Defence & Emergency Management

In some emergencies you may be stranded in your vehicle for some time. A flood, snow storm or major traffic accident could make it impossible to proceed.

What emergency supplies do you have in your vehicle?

www.happens.nz...

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2335 days ago

12 Foot pool

Tracee from Aranui

I have a 12 foot pool I'm wanted to sell. We are moving and have no room for it at the new place. It is sitting in the garage collecting dust. It has not been cleaned and one of the legs is bent, but it shouldn't effect the use of the pool to much. As is where is. Cost me $500. $200 ono.

Price: $200

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2336 days ago

Window cleaning specials

Kelly from Shirley

We have a special on this week for 3 and 4 bdrm single storey homes for just $85!
We also offer weekly payment plans and will take care of your windows through out the year.

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