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565 days ago

Sign Language Week

NumberWorks'nWords Cashmere

Deaf Aotearoa organises NZSL Week to raise awareness of the language and culture of New Zealand’s Deaf community.

Did you know NZSL has its own grammatical structure and ways of expressing ideas?

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571 days ago

Are you celebrating the King's coronation? How?

Nicole Mathewson Reporter from The Press

King Charles III will be offically crowned on Saturday (NZ time) at Westminster Abbey. It will be the first coronation ceremony since Queen Elizabeth II's in 1953.
In other words, it's a very big deal for Great Britain and the rest of the Commonwealth.

Will you be celebrating King … View more
King Charles III will be offically crowned on Saturday (NZ time) at Westminster Abbey. It will be the first coronation ceremony since Queen Elizabeth II's in 1953.
In other words, it's a very big deal for Great Britain and the rest of the Commonwealth.

Will you be celebrating King Charles' coronation? We want to hear the details.

Are you having a party at your place, and who's invited?
Will you dress up in fancy dress or a costume?
Are you decorating your house? Or celebrating another way? Share your plans, or tell us what the coronation means to you (or doesn't mean) in the comments below.

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566 days ago

Live Stronger for Longer

The Team from ACC New Zealand

Download the free Nymbl app, and with just 10 minutes a day you can stay active and improve your balance. Find out more

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567 days ago

Become a youth mentor today!

Annabelle Hutchison from Graeme Dingle Foundation Canterbury

Mentoring a young person is a rewarding experience not only being able to give back but also having the privilege to be a part of a young person's journey.

If you want to make a difference and help young people realise potential, register through the link below and become a mentor today! … View more
Mentoring a young person is a rewarding experience not only being able to give back but also having the privilege to be a part of a young person's journey.

If you want to make a difference and help young people realise potential, register through the link below and become a mentor today! ⭐💚

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567 days ago

Pure South Grass Fed Beef, Lamb and Venison

Puresouthshop.com

Real flavour begins on our family farms, where we take a wholesome approach to farming and allow the goodness of the land to do its work.

With a mild climate and ample space our farms are ideally suited to natural farming methods, the highest standards of animal welfare and sustainable … View more
Real flavour begins on our family farms, where we take a wholesome approach to farming and allow the goodness of the land to do its work.

With a mild climate and ample space our farms are ideally suited to natural farming methods, the highest standards of animal welfare and sustainable environmental care. We produce world class grass fed red meat with a flavourful taste and tender eating quality.

Produce of Alliance, New Zealand’s only 100% farmer-owned red meat co-operative.
Shop now

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568 days ago

Kowhai seedlings.

Eric from Woolston

Buy two at $10.00 each and get 1 free.
0272416685

569 days ago

Black & Decker Circular Saw

Patricia from Spreydon

As new.. Type 1 Black & Decker Circular Saw 185mm 1500W 230v-ACX possibly never used. Tel: Pat 03)337 0079 or mobile 022 305 4030 (texts) email: pat@slingshot.co.nz

Price: $50

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569 days ago

Do you need Curtains to help keep you warm? Can you donate some curtains?

The Team from Citizens Advice Christchurch Area

Why curtains are important
Good quality, lined curtains that fit your windows well are an essential part of a warm, energy efficient home. If your curtains are thin, single layered, torn, or poorly fitting, they should be replaced. Even the energy efficiency of double-glazed windows is improved … View more
Why curtains are important
Good quality, lined curtains that fit your windows well are an essential part of a warm, energy efficient home. If your curtains are thin, single layered, torn, or poorly fitting, they should be replaced. Even the energy efficiency of double-glazed windows is improved with good curtains.

Curtain Bank
The Curtain Bank (CEA) collect donated second hand curtains and give them away to households who cannot afford curtains. Curtains from their Curtain Bank are available to anyone in need, you do not need a Community Services Card. Curtains are also available for rental properties. Their recycled curtains will be double-layered and resized where required.

Donating Curtains
If you have curtains you can donate see the link for times and locations where you can drop them off.

Check out the link under 'Read More' to apply for curtains.

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569 days ago

Garden on the go

The Team from Resene ColorShop Ferrymead

Create a mini kitchen garden and add a pop of Resene colour with this fun project.

Find out how to create your own with these easy step by step instructions.

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570 days ago

Check out what’s in store this weekend.

The Team from Red Cross Shop Woolston

Hi everyone,
We’re stocked up with a great range of children’s and baby clothes reduced to 50cents. Our $1 & $2 and clearance racks are loaded. New homewares, Manchester and furniture out now. Plus our books, CD.s and records have been restocked. So pop in and say hi to the team and have a … View more
Hi everyone,
We’re stocked up with a great range of children’s and baby clothes reduced to 50cents. Our $1 & $2 and clearance racks are loaded. New homewares, Manchester and furniture out now. Plus our books, CD.s and records have been restocked. So pop in and say hi to the team and have a browse.
Open Friday 9.00am - 5.00pm, Saturday 10.00am - 4.00pm, Sunday 10.00am - 3.00pm.

573 days ago

Poll: Who's our greatest NZ-grown band or artist?

The Team from Neighbourly.co.nz

The month of May is New Zealand Music Month and it's got us thinking about all the musical talent from our shores throughout the years. We've come up with a few but if your pick isn't on the list, tell us who they are and why you think they are New Zealand's greatest … View moreThe month of May is New Zealand Music Month and it's got us thinking about all the musical talent from our shores throughout the years. We've come up with a few but if your pick isn't on the list, tell us who they are and why you think they are New Zealand's greatest band/artist.

Type 'Not For Print' if you wish your comments to be excluded from the We Say You Say column of your local paper.

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Who's our greatest NZ-grown band or artist?
  • 49.5% Crowded House
    49.5% Complete
  • 5.8% Lorde
    5.8% Complete
  • 3.1% Bic Runga
    3.1% Complete
  • 1% Benee
    1% Complete
  • 23.8% Dave Dobbyn
    23.8% Complete
  • 1.3% OMC
    1.3% Complete
  • 15.6% SIX60
    15.6% Complete
2713 votes
570 days ago

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The Press

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572 days ago

We’re in the pink

The Team from Red Cross Shop Woolston

Hi everyone
We’ve revamped our Mother’s Day table with loads more new gift ideas available. As usual our $1 & $2 and clearance racks are well stocked with great selection to choose from. New stock going out daily including furniture. Don’t miss out.
Open 7 days Monday - Friday 9.00am - … View more
Hi everyone
We’ve revamped our Mother’s Day table with loads more new gift ideas available. As usual our $1 & $2 and clearance racks are well stocked with great selection to choose from. New stock going out daily including furniture. Don’t miss out.
Open 7 days Monday - Friday 9.00am - 5.00pm, Saturday 10.00am - 4.00pm, and Sunday 10.00am - 3.00pm
683 Ferry Road, behind Domino’s.

573 days ago

TV Guide Has You Sorted This Mother’s Day

The TV Guide

Treat that special person in your life this Mother’s Day with a TV Guide subscription. We’ve slashed the price of our 1-year subscription. You’ll save $57 off retail and receive a new issue every week delivered right to your home. Discounted price valid until 14 May.

The TV Guide is New … View more
Treat that special person in your life this Mother’s Day with a TV Guide subscription. We’ve slashed the price of our 1-year subscription. You’ll save $57 off retail and receive a new issue every week delivered right to your home. Discounted price valid until 14 May.

The TV Guide is New Zealand's most comprehensive and interactive entertainment magazine, providing TV listings, entertainment, gossip, competitions, puzzles and much much more! The perfect coffee table staple for all households.

Happy Mother’s Day,
TV Guide
Find out more

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575 days ago

Why choose Middleton Grange School for your son/daughter?

Middleton Grange School

We are a non-denominational Christian school that caters for children from Year 1 – 13. Our point of difference - We are a Christ-Centred, student oriented school. Our ‘Why’ is to offer families a holistic education for their children, focusing on Character, Excellence and Service – for … View moreWe are a non-denominational Christian school that caters for children from Year 1 – 13. Our point of difference - We are a Christ-Centred, student oriented school. Our ‘Why’ is to offer families a holistic education for their children, focusing on Character, Excellence and Service – for the glory of God.

Middleton Grange School provides a first-rate general education with academic results of the highest quality, and we do this by providing an environment in which the Biblical truths of Jesus Christ are taught and lived.

We see learning as holistic; it aims to instruct the mind, shape the heart and prepare the hands for service.

We want our young people to critically engage in the rapidly changing society and culture that they live in, in order to be a positive influence and to point others to God by their example.

2024 Enrolments Close
Friday, 9 June (Y7-13)
Thursday, 17 August (Y1-6)
If your child turns 5 before 21 Nov 2024 and will start school in 2024 you must apply this year

Open Days
16 & 18 May 2023

We look forward to welcoming you to be part of the Middleton Grange School family – a school community of Special Character!

Please check our website for further information. Email to office@middleton.school.nz
Find out more

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