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140 days ago

Quiz Night

Helen from Papanui

Support the Bishopdale Community Trust at the quiz night next Monday July 1st. Bishop Brothers Gastropub on Farrington Ave is where the action is. 7 pm start. Bring your team or join one on the night.
Call the BCT office on 3591741 for more info. Or just turn up!

160 days ago

Where's the worst pot hole in your neighbourhood?

Nicole Mathewson Reporter from The Press

Canterbury is set to receive more than $50 million over three years to prevent potholes on local roads.

The money is part of a three-year, $4 billion road maintenance spend announced by Transport Minister Simeon Brown on Thursday.
About half will go towards state highways, with the rest … View more
Canterbury is set to receive more than $50 million over three years to prevent potholes on local roads.

The money is part of a three-year, $4 billion road maintenance spend announced by Transport Minister Simeon Brown on Thursday.
About half will go towards state highways, with the rest destined for local roads.

In 2018, Christchurch was dubbed the pothole capital of the country, after it was revealed the city council had spent significantly more than other councils on road repairs, which it blamed on harsh winters and post-quake roadworks pushing traffic onto roads unaccustomed to heavy traffic loads.

Read the full article by reporter Keiller MacDuff here (subscription required, but your first two articles each month are free).

And tell us in the comments below: Where's the worst pot hole in your neighbourhood and how long has it been there?

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142 days ago

Security Logics Camera Kits

Daniel from Security Logics

Secure your home or business with our 2 Camera Uniview Kit!

๐Ÿ“น **HD Video:** Crystal-clear footage, day or night.
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โ˜” **Weatherproof:** Built to last, indoors and out.
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๐Ÿ“ฑ **Remote … View more
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143 days ago

Keep yourself protected against Covid

Ministry of Health

It might not be making quite so many headlines these days, but unfortunately, Covid is still here. If youโ€™re 65 or over, taking care of yourself is just as important as ever.

The good news is, keeping up to date with the Covid vaccine can help protect you from serious illness. Itโ€™s free. And… View more
It might not be making quite so many headlines these days, but unfortunately, Covid is still here. If youโ€™re 65 or over, taking care of yourself is just as important as ever.

The good news is, keeping up to date with the Covid vaccine can help protect you from serious illness. Itโ€™s free. And recommended for you and many others as long as you havenโ€™t had the vaccine, or Covid, in the last 6 months.

To book your vaccination, or talk to your healthcare provider.
Find out more

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143 days ago

Ladies Handbag

Heather from Avonhead

1 brand new red ladies handbag - I can't fit all my stuff in it!! 1 outer zipped pocket, 2 inside pockets 1 with small zippered compartment, fully lined. domed front catch, adjustable strap. probably made of pleather looks like leather. collect Avonhead area. heathermcg.nz@gmail.com.

Price: $15

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143 days ago

Lego

Heather from Avonhead

Lego Friends range, 41749 Newsroom Van set, 6+, made up once & in original box, intact set, 446 pieces, currently selling $62.99 on Lego NZ site, Avonhead collect, heathermcg.nz@gmail.com
www.lego.com...

Price: $35

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143 days ago

Lego

Heather from Avonhead

Lego, 5+, 60328 in the City range, Beach Lifeguard Station, 211 pieces, now a retired set last sold 2022, made up once, in original box, intact includes road plate. collect Avonhead area, heathermcg.nz@gmail.com

Price: $25

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143 days ago

Residents โ€˜digโ€™ Rymanโ€™s Trees for Fees initiative

Margaret Stoddart Retirement Village

With 500 trees now newly-planted on a slope in a Whitford farm paddock, Ryman Healthcare is well on the way to fulfilling its promise of a more sustainable invoicing process.

For every resident who switches from paper to email invoicing, Ryman has pledged to plant a tree, and has partnered with … View more
With 500 trees now newly-planted on a slope in a Whitford farm paddock, Ryman Healthcare is well on the way to fulfilling its promise of a more sustainable invoicing process.

For every resident who switches from paper to email invoicing, Ryman has pledged to plant a tree, and has partnered with Trees for Survival Charitable Trust to achieve this goal.

Click read more for the full story.

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143 days ago

Windows 10 Home Laptop computer

Mike from Harewood

This 2nd hand laptop has been refurbished & updated to Windows 10 Home. Comes with power adapter also. Runs quite nicely.

Free

151 days ago

Do you volunteer or know someone who does?

The Team from Neighbourly.co.nz

It's NZ Volunteer Week (16-22 June) and we know there are real good sorts in your community.

Often these kind acts and regular volunteering efforts go unnoticed but let's put a stop to that.

Let us know below who is making a difference in your neighbourhood so we can all … View more
It's NZ Volunteer Week (16-22 June) and we know there are real good sorts in your community.

Often these kind acts and regular volunteering efforts go unnoticed but let's put a stop to that.

Let us know below who is making a difference in your neighbourhood so we can all appreciate them for the great work that they do!

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143 days ago

Addictive Eaters Anonymous

The Team from Addictive Eaters Anonymous - Christchurch

Don't quit before the miracle happens

I didn't know I had a problem with food, not at first. I was an active child and not yet overweight, but not as petite as my family so I had a perception that I was fat. I was always hungry and there never seemed to be enough food. I had an … View more
Don't quit before the miracle happens

I didn't know I had a problem with food, not at first. I was an active child and not yet overweight, but not as petite as my family so I had a perception that I was fat. I was always hungry and there never seemed to be enough food. I had an obsession but didnโ€™t know it yet.

When I was thirteen, I worked in a restaurant and all of the sudden food was so accessible and I couldn't stop eating.

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146 days ago

Kate

The Team from Humans of Christchurch ลŒtautahi

"I was in Cambodia for work. It was a very hot night, and I literally swept my hand down my body and said out loud, โ€˜Oh, it's so hot!โ€™ And I felt this lump, It felt like half the size of a golf ball. I thought, I'm not going to be too worried about it, but I emailed my doctor and… View more"I was in Cambodia for work. It was a very hot night, and I literally swept my hand down my body and said out loud, โ€˜Oh, it's so hot!โ€™ And I felt this lump, It felt like half the size of a golf ball. I thought, I'm not going to be too worried about it, but I emailed my doctor and made an appointment.

They've said all along you're very lucky you caught it early.

I guess there's some people who go through this sort of thing who are not information seekers. But I'm like, โ€˜tell me everything!โ€™. My oncologist, at our first meeting, said, โ€˜our job is to take your body to the very edge to kill the cancer. We take you to the edge, knowing that once we stop, the systems that we are affecting will recover.โ€™ So it is scary stuff.

I just asked questions all the time. I'm a pretty cynical person, but I'm so impressed with the quality of care. I was told when I was first diagnosed, you're in the best city in New Zealand for breast cancer care. When you go in for your chemo you are given a nurse for the day, and she looks after you. They're super resilient these women I mean, obviously they have to be.

When I was heading into chemotherapy, I think the vision I had was that it would be a very quiet, somber place. Oh, no! It's like, hi!, hi! Hi! it's bustly, people are laughing. I actually come away from my chemotherapy sessions feeling quite uplifted because the talk's very lively, and there's just this feeling of caring and concern.

I'm at the pointy end of the treatment now, and although I'm only having treatment every three weeks, the drugs that I'm having now are very heavy duty. I'm just holding my head above water with work.

I continue to turn up with full makeup, I'll put earrings on. And my eyebrows, which I draw on fastidiously every morning and sometimes I end up with like Groucho Marx and sometimes I end up looking like Twiggy. It just depends on my mood. People say to me, oh, gosh, she's looking so well. That helps me too because it's a bit of normality in a very abnormal situation.

Perspective is really important. Getting your head out of what might happen, and bringing yourself back to the present is really important. Counseling helps, right? Breast Cancer Foundation and the Cancer Society both fund counselling.

At the beginning, I was trying to be upbeat about it all the time. I'm not now. I acknowledge when I have down days, those are the days when my sister rushes around and gives me a foot massage.

Actually, for the last week, I felt really afraid of dying. Most of the time, I'm not, because I have faith. So itโ€™s just like, Iโ€™ve got this job to do this year, which is an absolute shit job. But it will come to an end.

Boy, have I developed as a person and I'll continue to develop right to the end of this journey, whatever that looks like. Because it just forever changes you. Physically and mentally and emotionally. Spiritually. I've got people praying for me all over the world, and I believe that has made a difference."

- Kate

View more stories, or nominate someone: @humansofchch
www.humansofchch.org...

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144 days ago

300 new Kiwis welcomed

Shirish Paranjape from Community Board member, Fendalton-Waimairi-Harewood C.Board

300 new Kiwis from a staggering 51 countries were welcomed at the Citizenship Ceremony held at Christchurch Town Hall earlier this week.

145 days ago

New Lottery, New Home

Heart Foundation Lotteries

For only $15 a ticket, you could be in to win this brand-new, fully furnished Jennian home located in the charming coastal town of Mangawhai, worth almost $1.4 million dollars.

Featuring three bedrooms, two bathrooms and an open-plan kitchen, living and dining area, this home is waiting to be … View more
For only $15 a ticket, you could be in to win this brand-new, fully furnished Jennian home located in the charming coastal town of Mangawhai, worth almost $1.4 million dollars.

Featuring three bedrooms, two bathrooms and an open-plan kitchen, living and dining area, this home is waiting to be loved by its new owner.

Make this property your permanent residence, a holiday home, a rental, or you can simply sell it!

Get your tickets today at heartlottery.org.nz.
Find out more

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146 days ago

Spice up your winter

Margaret Stoddart Retirement Village

When itโ€™s cold outside, there's nothing quite like being inside the cosy warmth of a kitchen infused with the aroma of spices. But did you know that beyond their aromatic allure, these spices harbour a treasure trove of health benefits?

From the fiery kick of chilli to the sweet warmth of… View more
When itโ€™s cold outside, there's nothing quite like being inside the cosy warmth of a kitchen infused with the aroma of spices. But did you know that beyond their aromatic allure, these spices harbour a treasure trove of health benefits?

From the fiery kick of chilli to the sweet warmth of cinnamon, each spice brings not only flavour but also a host of nutrients and healing properties to our winter dishes. So, whether you're sipping on mulled wine, indulging in gingerbread, or savouring a hearty stew, every bite promises to not just please your palate but also contribute to your overall wellbeing.

Click read more for the full story.

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