Burnside, Christchurch

Bring out the best in the concrete you already have #resenetip

Bring out the best in the concrete you already have #resenetip

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1157 days ago

There's still time (just!) to send in your basil recipe

Mei Leng Wong Reporter from NZ Gardener & Get Growing

Dear neighbours,

Every month, NZ Gardener runs a series of tested reader recipes using a seasonal crop. We are still on the hunt for amazing and inventive basil recipes! Send your best ones to mailbox@nzgardener.co.nz by Oct 21, 2022. Every published recipe wins a copy of our special edition … View more
Dear neighbours,

Every month, NZ Gardener runs a series of tested reader recipes using a seasonal crop. We are still on the hunt for amazing and inventive basil recipes! Send your best ones to mailbox@nzgardener.co.nz by Oct 21, 2022. Every published recipe wins a copy of our special edition Vegetable Growing Made Easy.

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1157 days ago

windsurfing for all

Rob from Burnside

To whom it concerns, hi I am writing to you, to inform you of a new club I have formed “Pacific Fleet Windsurfing inc” A non profit club, this winter to focus on introducing a summer sport to all kids but focusing on Maori and pacific kids to help redirect their attentions away from contact … View moreTo whom it concerns, hi I am writing to you, to inform you of a new club I have formed “Pacific Fleet Windsurfing inc” A non profit club, this winter to focus on introducing a summer sport to all kids but focusing on Maori and pacific kids to help redirect their attentions away from contact sports and couch sports and back into an outdoors healthy exciting self-satisfying extreme sport of windsurfing a sport that I feel has not been presented to maori and pacific peoples for a range of miss guided reasons, so I ask your firm if you or any of your workers kids would like to participate in this exciting opportunity,

Ok so lets do a Pro’s and Cons!

Pro’s: builds pride in achieving a hard to learn exciting sport

healthy adrenaline sport natural stress release,

combat’s mental illness, keeps you physically fit,
Good for weight loss during winter, toughens you up,

teaches discipline, provides drive and ambition with perseverance.

Cons: bad for relationships, during windy periods.

Constant desire to escape work during windy days

an addiction to Metsurvice and Windguru. wind information sites,

A drive to know weather conditions during conversations then an unexplained reason to leave conversation at a moment's notice.

Unplanned expenditures at local sports shops during financial crucial moments.

Loss of memory to were you have been for most of the day.

Please bring your kids out to enjoy one of nature's true gifts, and join now to start the passion for summer

Requirements are wetsuits and booties, our club will provide boards, sails and tutoring to take the participant from learner up to expert for the small club membership fee junior $20 per yr family up to five $50 per yr

Pacific Fleet Windsurfing:
pacificfleetwindsurf@gmail.com Rob: 0210462234

1157 days ago

PONANT’s ‘Explore to Inspire’ November events!

Ponant

PONANT are coming back for a second round of dates this November for their 'Explore to Inspire' Roadshow Series! And this time, they’ll be visiting three major cities in New Zealand – Auckland, Wellington and Christchurch!

Join PONANT’s fantastic team and guest speakers for an … View more
PONANT are coming back for a second round of dates this November for their 'Explore to Inspire' Roadshow Series! And this time, they’ll be visiting three major cities in New Zealand – Auckland, Wellington and Christchurch!

Join PONANT’s fantastic team and guest speakers for an inside look at what could be your next adventure, marvellous travel stories and presentations, and a glass of champagne… or two!

Registration is essential! Register now
Register now

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1157 days ago

Fun Friendly Community Activities!

Damian from Northcote

Haere mai, our fun, friendly, community activities - Ukulele Club, Creative Sewing, Social English (as a second language), Mainly Music (preschoolers & carers), Something Different (drop-in morning tea), Cards & Games and Friendship Friday Community Lunch - are up running on their normal … View moreHaere mai, our fun, friendly, community activities - Ukulele Club, Creative Sewing, Social English (as a second language), Mainly Music (preschoolers & carers), Something Different (drop-in morning tea), Cards & Games and Friendship Friday Community Lunch - are up running on their normal schedules for term 4. 🙂
Check them out at: papbap.org.nz/freedom-trust

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1157 days ago

Seeking Staff

Tom from Redwood

Food wholesaler to the hospitality sector currently looking to fill a number of positions.

Positions available:

Store person (pick/packing and restocking)- day & night shifts

Food processing - vegetable/poultry - night shift.
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Food wholesaler to the hospitality sector currently looking to fill a number of positions.

Positions available:

Store person (pick/packing and restocking)- day & night shifts

Food processing - vegetable/poultry - night shift.

Office - order entry, invoicing and customer care.

Class 2 drivers.

Great company to work for with additional perks such as discount on food ranging from fresh meat and vege to chilled/frozen goods - extremely handy with the current food prices.

If you’d like to have contact info passed on please email T.Gaffikin@servicefoods.co.nz

Based in Woolston.

1160 days ago

Lions Clubs Xmas cakes for sale

Miles Ellery from Chrstichurch Host Lions Club

$20 each. Order from Miles Ellery. Email miles.ellery@actrix.co.nz
or phone 027 3518342.
Payment on delivery.

1158 days ago

Packaged With Love - Shop Opening at 169 Wairakei Road

Penny from Papanui

Sharing on behalf:
The day has come.... The shop opens tomorrow - Tuesday 18th October at 10am.
Come see us at 169 Wairakei Road, Christchurch - we have loads of neat gift items that you can purchase on their own or you can have gift wrapped or gift boxed - lots of options!
The online store … View more
Sharing on behalf:
The day has come.... The shop opens tomorrow - Tuesday 18th October at 10am.
Come see us at 169 Wairakei Road, Christchurch - we have loads of neat gift items that you can purchase on their own or you can have gift wrapped or gift boxed - lots of options!
The online store continues the same as it has been and this is where you will order gifts for delivery.
More items will be added to the shop in the coming few weeks, we have your Christmas shopping sorted!

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1159 days ago

STOP TREATING SOIL LIKE DIRT

Yates

Nourish the soil and the soil will nourish you! Healthy soil is at the very foundation of gardening success - and life itself - and this National Gardening Week Yates wants to help you grow good soil.

We’ve pulled together a bunch of ways to measure your soil health – how about planting a … View more
Nourish the soil and the soil will nourish you! Healthy soil is at the very foundation of gardening success - and life itself - and this National Gardening Week Yates wants to help you grow good soil.

We’ve pulled together a bunch of ways to measure your soil health – how about planting a pair of undies to find out how healthy your soil is? Or try a quick “worm count” test, building a “compost jar” (great fun for kids) or do a food waste audit.

Plus we’ve easy to follow steps on how to turn your food scraps & garden waste into fabulous compost.
Find out more

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1160 days ago

**WANTED** Cash Paid for Old Sports Programmes & Sporting Memorabilia

Helen from Strowan

Can anyone help.. My husband is looking to buy any old sporting programmes - match day magazines.. Rugby, Football, Cricket, Melbourne Cup Horse Racing, Motor Racing, Speedway, Soccer etc to add to his collection... Also any other interesting sporting memorabilia including metal badges etc etc.. … View moreCan anyone help.. My husband is looking to buy any old sporting programmes - match day magazines.. Rugby, Football, Cricket, Melbourne Cup Horse Racing, Motor Racing, Speedway, Soccer etc to add to his collection... Also any other interesting sporting memorabilia including metal badges etc etc.. Please message me or email hubby on mjbraithwaite@xtra.co.nz

1160 days ago

Plant seeds every month with a subscription from Kings Seeds.

The TV Guide

Sick of expensive veges from the supermarket? Purchase a subscription to the TV Guide for your chance to win 1 of 20 1-year seed subscriptions from Kings Seeds, worth $450. Delivered monthly to your home, what better way to go green and save money than growing your own food?

Purchase a 6 month, … View more
Sick of expensive veges from the supermarket? Purchase a subscription to the TV Guide for your chance to win 1 of 20 1-year seed subscriptions from Kings Seeds, worth $450. Delivered monthly to your home, what better way to go green and save money than growing your own food?

Purchase a 6 month, 1 year, or 2 year subscription to the TV Guide before 31 October and you’ll automatically be placed in the draw to win. There are three different subscriptions to choose from to suit your needs; Vegetable seeds, Microgreen seeds, and Sprouting seeds. To view the T&Cs click here.
Find out more

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1162 days ago

GARAGE SALE

Caleb from Broomfield - Hei Hei

9 Peebles Drive, Hei Hei.
4 Family, Saturday 15 Oct 8am-11/12pm.
Box of free stuff too.
Write it down and come!

Negotiable

1162 days ago

Have you got a great recipe for nasturtium?

Mei Leng Wong Reporter from NZ Gardener & Get Growing

Dear neighbours,

Every month, NZ Gardener runs a series of tested reader recipes using a seasonal crop. We are now on the hunt for nasturtium recipes! Send your best ones to mailbox@nzgardener.co.nz by Oct 16, 2022. Every published recipe wins a copy of our special edition Vegetable Growing Made… View more
Dear neighbours,

Every month, NZ Gardener runs a series of tested reader recipes using a seasonal crop. We are now on the hunt for nasturtium recipes! Send your best ones to mailbox@nzgardener.co.nz by Oct 16, 2022. Every published recipe wins a copy of our special edition Vegetable Growing Made Easy.

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1163 days ago

What's New Zealand's coolest suburb?

Nicole Mathewson Reporter from The Press

The Auckland inner-city suburb of Kingsland has been named one of the world’s ‘coolest’ neighbourhoods in the annual survey from Time Out.

The UK media outlet received thousands of contributions from around the world and compiled the top 51 alongside local writers and editors. Kingsland … View more
The Auckland inner-city suburb of Kingsland has been named one of the world’s ‘coolest’ neighbourhoods in the annual survey from Time Out.

The UK media outlet received thousands of contributions from around the world and compiled the top 51 alongside local writers and editors. Kingsland came in 43rd and was praised for its quirky shops and eclectic food scene.

Read more here.

But is it really the best ‘burb in the country? Tell us what your top pick is and why in the comments below.

1163 days ago

Caravan for Sale !

Chantal from Broomfield - Hei Hei

Hey guys just seeing if there is any interest in my caravan very regretful sale however I don't have time to do her up, her vin number is somewhere on the A Frame the coupling I have for her is to small however you can weld steel on and bolt it on viewing would be Hei Hei and price is Ono She … View moreHey guys just seeing if there is any interest in my caravan very regretful sale however I don't have time to do her up, her vin number is somewhere on the A Frame the coupling I have for her is to small however you can weld steel on and bolt it on viewing would be Hei Hei and price is Ono She would be a beauty with time 😊
In one picture it looks like water damage but I can confirm is just from me ripping up the flooring 1 broken window but have the boarder for it.

Price: $3,000

1166 days ago

WANTED 20 Clean Glass Bottles for a Community Flower Display next weekend.

Michele from Avonhead

CHRISTCHURCH PAEONY club have been invited to have a PAEONY display for HERITAGE WEEK at the Christchurch Chinese Association rooms 22 St Asaph St 9 - 4 Saturday 15th October. FREE Entry.

Please message me as I need to secure bottles to display the blooms. Could be on a borrow basis. :D Early … View more
CHRISTCHURCH PAEONY club have been invited to have a PAEONY display for HERITAGE WEEK at the Christchurch Chinese Association rooms 22 St Asaph St 9 - 4 Saturday 15th October. FREE Entry.

Please message me as I need to secure bottles to display the blooms. Could be on a borrow basis. :D Early Blooms would be great too if you have any. Many thanks.

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