Bottle Lake, Christchurch

1538 days ago

Poll: Is Hamilton New Zealand's most beautiful city?

The Team Reporter from Stuff

Hamilton is up against current title holder Whanganui for this year’s most beautiful city award. The city has been the butt of jokes for years, but now boasts new laneways, public spaces that give access to and face the river, and plans for a theatre by 2022.
So you tell us - is Hamilton New … View more
Hamilton is up against current title holder Whanganui for this year’s most beautiful city award. The city has been the butt of jokes for years, but now boasts new laneways, public spaces that give access to and face the river, and plans for a theatre by 2022.
So you tell us - is Hamilton New Zealand's most beautiful city?
Read the full story here.

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Is Hamilton New Zealand's most beautiful city?
  • 50.3% Yes, Hamilton has really turned itself around.
    50.3% Complete
  • 49.7% No, Whanganui should be voted most beautiful city again this year.
    49.7% Complete
749 votes
1538 days ago

Community Connects grants

Office for Seniors

Hi Neighbours!

Have you heard about our Community Connects grants?

The grants help fund projects that promote the inclusion and contribution of older people in community life, and support communities to prepare for an ageing population.

The fund makes one-off grants of up to $15,000. The grants … View more
Hi Neighbours!

Have you heard about our Community Connects grants?

The grants help fund projects that promote the inclusion and contribution of older people in community life, and support communities to prepare for an ageing population.

The fund makes one-off grants of up to $15,000. The grants are open to any New Zealand council, community organisation, or registered non-profit organisation. Applications for our current funding round close on 9 October.

Our last funding round was a huge success and helped fund a range of different projects across the country, that had focuses like reducing loneliness and social isolation of older people, developing an age-friendly community plan and supporting people with dementia.

With the right planning and support, we can create environments where older people are valued, connected and able to participate in their community.

If you have an age-friendly project you are interested in getting funding for click here bit.ly...
Or if would like to learn more about how your community can become more age-friendly click here bit.ly...

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1537 days ago

Throwback Thursday

Nicole Mathewson Reporter from The Press

The railway workers' camp at Kekerangu, 64km north of Kaikoura, on January 18, 1930, where a large number of men were engaged in preparatory and permanent formation work on the South Island Main Trunk Railway.

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1538 days ago

Poll: Late-night Fridays at salt water pools a good idea?

Jake Kenny Reporter from Community News

Christchurch’s seaside hot salt water pools are trialling late-night Fridays.

He Puna Taimoana in New Brighton is open every day from 10am-8pm, but from this week people can book from 8pm-10pm on Fridays.

“It will be truly atmospheric and a great way to spend a Friday night,” pools manager … View more
Christchurch’s seaside hot salt water pools are trialling late-night Fridays.

He Puna Taimoana in New Brighton is open every day from 10am-8pm, but from this week people can book from 8pm-10pm on Fridays.

“It will be truly atmospheric and a great way to spend a Friday night,” pools manager Merryn Skipper said.

Would you use the pools during late night hours? More here.

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Late-night Fridays at salt water pools a good idea?
  • 83.3% Yes - I would enjoy late nights
    83.3% Complete
  • 16.7% No - I wouldn't go that late
    16.7% Complete
18 votes
1538 days ago

Cut tree branches

Debbie from Kaiapoi

Hi I need some branches cut off cabbage tree reasonably high please contact Deb on 0221727395

1539 days ago

It's back... for a limited time only!

The Team from Neighbourly.co.nz

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Usually $150, your 3-month Premium Listing enables you to reach thousands of people who live around your business! Find friendly locals who want your services, introduce your team and … View more
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There's no catch and no hidden fees. It's just our small way of saying thank you for playing such an essential part in our communities.

Grab a FREE 3 Month Premium Business Listing now. (Feel free to share the news with your fellow small business owners too!)

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1543 days ago

Changes needed to stop Christchurch congestion from getting as bad as Auckland's

Nicole Mathewson Reporter from The Press

Christchurch's population is forecast to grow to about 640,000 people by 2048. If travel patterns remain unchanged, that would lead to a 20 per cent increase in the number of car trips to and from the central city by 2038, and a 34 per cent increase by 2048.

The most congested roads in … View more
Christchurch's population is forecast to grow to about 640,000 people by 2048. If travel patterns remain unchanged, that would lead to a 20 per cent increase in the number of car trips to and from the central city by 2038, and a 34 per cent increase by 2048.

The most congested roads in Christchurch currently are Papanui and Main North roads heading north, Riccarton and Blenheim roads heading southwest, and Brougham St/State Highway 76. Brougham St alone carries about 50,000 cars daily.

What do you think? How can we reduce congestion in Greater Christchurch? Do we need better public transport, more cycleways, or changes to roads? Tell us your thoughts in the comments below.

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1539 days ago

Mens Trousers

Elizabeth from Kaiapoi

Three pairs, all good used condition, no rips, all clean. Difficult to take photo of so welcome to view and try before buying. Pair with turnups waist 32" inside leg 29",have slightly pleated front. One pair 32"waist inside leg 30".Chisel make more casual and lightweight cotton.… View moreThree pairs, all good used condition, no rips, all clean. Difficult to take photo of so welcome to view and try before buying. Pair with turnups waist 32" inside leg 29",have slightly pleated front. One pair 32"waist inside leg 30".Chisel make more casual and lightweight cotton. Phone 033270633

Price: $30

1539 days ago

METAL WALL ART

Gill from North New Brighton

Lightweight metal wall art. 8" x 12" with the word love in various languages.
Beautiful netural colours.
Pick up is in New Brighton.
$10-00.

Price: $10

1539 days ago

BRAND NEW CREAM FASCINATOR

Gill from North New Brighton

Brand new feather and sinamay cream fascinator. Lightweight on a coordinated headband. Netural colour that will add a sophisticated touch to your outfit.
The races, weddings,etc are not that far away....... get a head start!!!!
Pick up is New Brighton.
$15-00.

Price: $15

1539 days ago

BRAND NEW EASTER MONDAY IN THE HIGH LANDS BOOK

Gill from North New Brighton

Unwanted prize. Brand new book entitled Easter Monday in the High Lands by John Button & Ray Leslie.
A century of Mackenzie Highland Shows from 1899 to 1998 in a hardcover book.
Excellent condition. $10-00.
Collection is from New Brighton.

Price: $10

1539 days ago

80-odd years of CAN'T STOP THE FEELING!

Diana Isaac Retirement Village

A talented group of residents and staff (inspirees) from three retirement villages (Bert Sutcliffe Village, Logan Campbell Village and Murray Halberg Village) in Auckland, New Zealand have recreated the Music Video "Can't Stop the Feeling" by Justin Timberlake. With an average age of… View moreA talented group of residents and staff (inspirees) from three retirement villages (Bert Sutcliffe Village, Logan Campbell Village and Murray Halberg Village) in Auckland, New Zealand have recreated the Music Video "Can't Stop the Feeling" by Justin Timberlake. With an average age of 80 years and a combined age of more than 2800 years it shows you can't stop the feeling!

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1544 days ago

Contractors ride roughshod over Christchurch widow's driveway, then take down her fence

Jake Kenny Reporter from Community News

The sign at the driveway entrance reads “no parking, private property”.

That has not stopped contractors using it as a parking spot while they build units next door.

Carole Anderton, a former Christchurch City Councillor and wife of the late Jim Anderton, lives at the end of that driveway.

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The sign at the driveway entrance reads “no parking, private property”.

That has not stopped contractors using it as a parking spot while they build units next door.

Carole Anderton, a former Christchurch City Councillor and wife of the late Jim Anderton, lives at the end of that driveway.

She understood the need for more housing, but the work has been going on for about a month. The contractors, without asking, took down part of her tin fence, putting temporary fencing in its place.

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1539 days ago

How does your houseplant collection help you?

Mei Leng Wong Reporter from NZ Gardener & Get Growing

For this Nelson collector, houseplants help her cope with health challenges. "It’s been proven that distraction is a really good pain relief and the plants gave me something to focus on and interrupt the pain pathways.”

1540 days ago

Date Change - Silverstream's Meet Your Neighbour Night - 24th September

Silverstream Subdivision

Due to the covid levels staying at 2 this week, we have decided to postpone the Meet your Neighbours night until next Thursday - hopefully we will be in level 1 and mingling will be not only acceptable but encouraged! We hope everyone can still make it - please tell your neighbours about the change… View moreDue to the covid levels staying at 2 this week, we have decided to postpone the Meet your Neighbours night until next Thursday - hopefully we will be in level 1 and mingling will be not only acceptable but encouraged! We hope everyone can still make it - please tell your neighbours about the change in date.

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