Cracroft, Christchurch

2298 days ago

Want to Help?

The Team from Citizens Advice Christchurch Area

We still have spaces for volunteers at our North Branch (Fendalton Library) for the training course starting in September. If you have some spare time and are:
• interested in people information and issues
• able to listen
• open minded
• keen to learn
• eager to help others
• … View more
We still have spaces for volunteers at our North Branch (Fendalton Library) for the training course starting in September. If you have some spare time and are:
• interested in people information and issues
• able to listen
• open minded
• keen to learn
• eager to help others
• confident using a computer
• interested in researching to find things out
then you are a potential CAB Volunteer. If you would like further information, please call us on 0800 367 222 or email manager.cabchch@gmail.com

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2298 days ago

Car parking for good

Kamala Hayman Reporter from The Press

Gap Filler is turning an unused site in the central city into a car park. Profits will be go towards community projects such as free cycle maintenance workshops. A great idea and so handy for the Margaret Mahy playground, Isaac Theatre Royal and New Regent St.

2298 days ago

App for deaf young people

Grant from Halswell

Deaf people make up our community and this app for young deaf people could make a big difference to how successfully they interact and communicate. www.pledgeme.co.nz...

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2298 days ago

Calling Kiwi kids who dig gardening!

T&G

Have you got your entry in for the Young Gardener of the Year Awards yet? It’s time for budding young gardeners across the country to share their passion for growing fresh, nutritious food!

Judged by Chef Al Brown and Gardener Dan Mackay, there are four categories that primary schools around … View more
Have you got your entry in for the Young Gardener of the Year Awards yet? It’s time for budding young gardeners across the country to share their passion for growing fresh, nutritious food!

Judged by Chef Al Brown and Gardener Dan Mackay, there are four categories that primary schools around the country can enter.

The T&G Passion for Growing Award is open to ALL primary schools nationwide that have a veggie garden to recognise gardening achievements.

Prizes for the winning school include a free online membership to the Garden to Table programme, a garden design by Dan Mackay, GARDENA accessories and a tree from T&G.

So encourage your local primary school to get stuck in, it’s super quick and easy to enter.

Supported by T&G and Garden to Table.
Find out more

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2299 days ago

Study desk and office chair

Sue from Halswell

Good condition
$40.00 for both
Open to offers
Call Sue 027 489 7912

Negotiable

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2299 days ago

decoupaged bottle with poppies for sale

Lynda from Halswell

decoupaged bottle with poppies and butterflies it has a silver candle in it to match the grey swirl on the bottle
selling $15
pick up Halswell

Price: $15

2299 days ago

Nominate your 2018 Gardener of the Year!

Mei Leng Wong Reporter from NZ Gardener & Get Growing

Previous winners have come from your neighbourhoods, which is obviously not short of great gardeners doing great things for their communities. Surely you've got another winner amongst you! Nominate a gardener who has inspired you, and you could win yourself a prize as well! Nominations close … View morePrevious winners have come from your neighbourhoods, which is obviously not short of great gardeners doing great things for their communities. Surely you've got another winner amongst you! Nominate a gardener who has inspired you, and you could win yourself a prize as well! Nominations close Aug 18. Meanwhile, take a look at last year's winners, Rebekah Manley Campbell and Samantha Claire.

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2299 days ago

Car for sale

Sue from Hoon Hay

Ford fairmont 154/ks..beautiful condition./2800 ono ph 03_3389945

Negotiable

2299 days ago

Timebands, Parental Locks and Classifications

BSA

Do you use free-to-air TV classifications like G, PGR and AO, or timebands like the 8.30pm watershed, to help decide what you, or children in your care, watch?

The Broadcasting Standards Authority are considering whether some changes should be made to timebands and programme classifications on… View more
Do you use free-to-air TV classifications like G, PGR and AO, or timebands like the 8.30pm watershed, to help decide what you, or children in your care, watch?

The Broadcasting Standards Authority are considering whether some changes should be made to timebands and programme classifications on free-to-air television and want to hear what you think.

We will be holding a public meeting in Christchurch where you can get more information and ask questions. It will be on Wednesday 22 August at Christchurch Community House from 10.30am-12.30pm, please register on our website if you plan to attend.

You can also find out what is being considered and give your feedback through our 5-10-minute online survey.

Email us at info@bsa.govt.nz or visit the website for more information.
Complete our survey here!

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2299 days ago

Free info sessions in Christchurch!

Scenic Tours

Join Scenic at our free Information Sessions in Christchurch on Tuesday 21 August, to discover more about luxury river cruising & touring. Whether you cruise the waterways of Europe in 5-star luxury or experience the majestic wonders of Canada & Alaska, we can help you … View moreJoin Scenic at our free Information Sessions in Christchurch on Tuesday 21 August, to discover more about luxury river cruising & touring. Whether you cruise the waterways of Europe in 5-star luxury or experience the majestic wonders of Canada & Alaska, we can help you plan your next dream holiday.

Exclusive offers available only on the day. Strictly limited spaces – secure your seat now.
Find out more

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2300 days ago

Careers seminar for parents of teens

Grant from Halswell

Thursday, 16 August - 7:00pm - UC campus.

Free seminar for parents/caregivers about ways to support secondary school aged children (Years 9-13) to make informed decisions about their futures.

Book here: www.canterbury.ac.nz...

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2300 days ago

Bringing the Indian journey into focus

The Team from Christchurch City Council

Photo exhibition Mokaa - The Land of Opportunity kicks off today, celebrating 125 years of Indians in NZ.
Come by our Civic Offices this week or next and check it out!
For more info, head to Newsline: bit.ly...

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2300 days ago

Food recall: Havoc Farm Pork brand ham products

The Team from Neighbourly.co.nz

Havoc Farm Pork is recalling all batches and dates of its Havoc Farm Pork brand ham products due to a lack of process control. These products are sold in plastic vacuumed packs of varying sizes with a Havoc Farm Pork sticker as pictured below.

Affected product should not be consumed. There have … View more
Havoc Farm Pork is recalling all batches and dates of its Havoc Farm Pork brand ham products due to a lack of process control. These products are sold in plastic vacuumed packs of varying sizes with a Havoc Farm Pork sticker as pictured below.

Affected product should not be consumed. There have been no reports of illness, however, if you have consumed any of these products and have any concerns about your health, seek medical advice.

Customers should return the products to their retailer for a full refund.

The products are sold in the following retail stores:

Commonsense Organics stores throughout the North Island
Raeward Fresh Queenstown, 53 Robins Road, Queenstown
Soul Food, 74 Ardmore SHatreet, Wanaka
Liberty Market, 493 Moorhouse Ave, Christchurch
Otago Farmers Market, Dunedin Railway Station, Dunedin
Havoc Farm Pork Factory store, 759 Kaikorai Valley Road, Dunedin.

If you have questions, contact Havoc Farm Pork:

Phone: 03 488 1389
Address: 759 Kaikorai Valley Road, Dunedin.

Source: mpi.govt.nz/

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2303 days ago

Cycleway.

Jenny from Hoon Hay

A near miss with a cyclist backing out of my drive today.

2301 days ago

Share your green tips to WIN!

Countdown

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