Cracroft, Christchurch

2441 days ago

Brittany came off a motorbike at 200km/h. Here’s her story.

The Team from ACC New Zealand

It’s Easter and the roads are going to be busy. Because the holiday falls early this year, chances are the weather might be warmer. And that will encourage a lot of motorcycle riders to get out and about.

Brittany Morrow talks about the motorcycle crash that changed her life. Dressed only in … View more
It’s Easter and the roads are going to be busy. Because the holiday falls early this year, chances are the weather might be warmer. And that will encourage a lot of motorcycle riders to get out and about.

Brittany Morrow talks about the motorcycle crash that changed her life. Dressed only in basic streetwear, the 20-year-old fell off the back of a ‘bike travelling at 120mph and was partially skinned alive. Brittany speaks eloquently about what happened that day, the aftermath and how she now champions wearing the right protective gear on every ride. Watch it, and please pass on the message to anyone you know who rides. And encourage them to take Ride Forever coaching.
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2441 days ago

Huge Stock Take Clearance Sale now on!

Golf Warehouse

Save up to 20-50% off Everything in-store* this long Easter weekend!

Talk to our experts to get the right advice. We have NZ's largest range of golf equipment, balls, shoes, apparel and much more we have got something in stock for everyone.

* Discounts are off the Original Recommended … View more
Save up to 20-50% off Everything in-store* this long Easter weekend!

Talk to our experts to get the right advice. We have NZ's largest range of golf equipment, balls, shoes, apparel and much more we have got something in stock for everyone.

* Discounts are off the Original Recommended Retail Price and giveaways are excluded, Floor Stock Only - Some stock may be in a ‘shop soiled’ condition.
XXIO 10, XXIO Forged 6 & Prime 9 product and purchase of vouchers is excluded from the sale
Find out more!

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2441 days ago

Painter/Decorator

Sara from Huntsbury

Are you looking for an affordable and experienced painter?
If so, please call Chloe on 0223588472
New builds, renovations and heritage restoration.

2441 days ago

Do you know sending mail is about to get more expensive?

Georgia Reporter from Stuff

Have you heard neighbours?
NZ Post has put up its prices for Kiwis posting letters and parcels. The price hike is due to a "significant loss of revenue". It will be in place from July 1 2018. Let's hear your thoughts? To read more click here.

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2441 days ago

Have you heard Steven Joyce's final speech?

Georgia Reporter from Stuff

National's "Minister for Everything" fought back tears during his final sign off to Parliament. While speaking about his autistic son, his voice cracked and he had to pause. It was a moment that reduced his fellow MPs to total silence. What did you think of his final goodbye?
To … View more
National's "Minister for Everything" fought back tears during his final sign off to Parliament. While speaking about his autistic son, his voice cracked and he had to pause. It was a moment that reduced his fellow MPs to total silence. What did you think of his final goodbye?
To read more click here.

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2441 days ago

Kerbside Good Friday

The Team from Christchurch City Council

If your collection day is Good Friday, Friday 30 March 2018, your collection will be picked up on Saturday 31 March 2018.
This is the Saturday after your normal collection day. Kerbside collection continues as normal on Easter Monday. For more information visit: … View more
If your collection day is Good Friday, Friday 30 March 2018, your collection will be picked up on Saturday 31 March 2018.
This is the Saturday after your normal collection day. Kerbside collection continues as normal on Easter Monday. For more information visit: ccc.govt.nz/find-your-collection-day

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2442 days ago

Come celebrate with us!

Spark New Zealand

Our new Spark store is now open at The Palms Shopping Centre! Come on down and check out our exclusive opening deals from Thursday 29th March until 8th April. We’ve got the ZM Black Thunders coming along on Thursday 5th April to giveaway loads of Spark account credits! Plus, we’ve got exclusive… View moreOur new Spark store is now open at The Palms Shopping Centre! Come on down and check out our exclusive opening deals from Thursday 29th March until 8th April. We’ve got the ZM Black Thunders coming along on Thursday 5th April to giveaway loads of Spark account credits! Plus, we’ve got exclusive opening deals: join Spark and buy a prepaid device and we’ll throw in a $20 Prepaid top up voucher. Or become a new Spark customer, sign up to any Pay Monthly plan $59.99 or above and you’ll save $10 a month for 12 months! Spark terms & conditions apply. Find out more

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2442 days ago

Wednesday Zumba is ON at the Phillipstown Hub!

Carly from Waltham

Get ready to Zumba!


Wednesday Zumba with Lisa is ON, tomorrow 10am in Room 4 @ the Phillipstown Community Hub, 39 Nursery Rd.


Just $2 per person. All welcome - bring a friend!
No need to book.… View more
Get ready to Zumba!


Wednesday Zumba with Lisa is ON, tomorrow 10am in Room 4 @ the Phillipstown Community Hub, 39 Nursery Rd.


Just $2 per person. All welcome - bring a friend!
No need to book.
Kids are very welcome - snacks and toys available for their entertainment.


Any questions? Hit us up on Facebook 👍
Search 'Fitclub at the Hub'



See you there!
The Fitclub at the Hub team - Tash, Rachel, Carly and Lisa :)

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2442 days ago

Upcycling suggestions and advice

Jo Haywood Reporter from Homed

Thanks to everyone who took part in our live chat with upcycling experts 'Reclaim That' author Sarah Heeringa and Miss Lolo founder and stylist Tamzyn Adding.

They covered a wide range of topics and shared plenty of advice that may be of use if you're thinking of entering … View more
Thanks to everyone who took part in our live chat with upcycling experts 'Reclaim That' author Sarah Heeringa and Miss Lolo founder and stylist Tamzyn Adding.

They covered a wide range of topics and shared plenty of advice that may be of use if you're thinking of entering Neighbourly's upcycling awards. To check out what they had to say, click here.

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2443 days ago

Teasers and high-tech signs mooted to help city shops survive

Nicole Mathewson Reporter from The Press

Tourists need more help to find central Christchurch's shops and cafes if they are to splash their cash, a retail expert says.

Chris Wilkinson, managing director of consultancy First Retail, believes the city needs a wayfinding plan given the scattered nature of businesses in central … View more
Tourists need more help to find central Christchurch's shops and cafes if they are to splash their cash, a retail expert says.

Chris Wilkinson, managing director of consultancy First Retail, believes the city needs a wayfinding plan given the scattered nature of businesses in central Christchurch.

He's suggested interactive digital signs, teasers about what's nearby, and apps outlining trails for particular shopping and food interests.

What do you think?

2445 days ago

Powdery Mildew

Gordon from Halswell

Does anyone have any secret weapons for killing Powdery Mildew? I get it every year on the same plants and nothing I have done seems to work. Flowers or fruit trees it does not discriminate.

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2443 days ago

Princess Thai Grab One Stir Fry deal launched.

Andy from Spreydon

The Curry deals sold out, now we have a deal on 2 stir frys - a great excuse to try out the new Thai Food caravan at the Selwyn St shops.
new.grabone.co.nz...

$10 Lunches every day too...

2443 days ago

Save the 145 Westmorland to Barrington school bus! - submission help

Rik Tindall from

Public Transport Options - CRA says:
Option 4 – none of the above. (Please provide comment/ideas for an alternative solution)

Public Transport Comments

Retaining public transport services serves multiple goods for our communities - accessibility, decongestion of roads, mobility, vehicle … View more
Public Transport Options - CRA says:
Option 4 – none of the above. (Please provide comment/ideas for an alternative solution)

Public Transport Comments

Retaining public transport services serves multiple goods for our communities - accessibility, decongestion of roads, mobility, vehicle pollution reduction (less fossil fuel use and greenhouse gases), etc. etc.

The following proposal would help retain one service through raised profitability, the #145, for our local south city area by increasing its use, by joining up more surrounding suburbs more successfully.

If the #145 is under-utilised, we would argue, it is because the route set for it had not been well enough thought out. From consultation we have done, and supporting the Bowenvale residents' petition submission to reinstate service for their valley, we attach (by separate email if necessary) a new local double-loop draft layout for the #145:

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The #145 service revision proposal retains elements of the original route, being centred on the Barrington Interchange hub and passing Christchurch South Intermediate and Cashmere High School very regularly, viz:

www.stuff.co.nz...

There are options in the proposal that can be explained further when we speak to you about this submission. That is, one or two small buses (as currently used - best for on and between the hills) could be on the figure-8 loop runs, doing the whole route off-peak, or one half of the route as a round circuit with greater frequency during the peak hours.

Also, both loops can be tightened if your route research supports that, to turn off at Hendersons Road towards Westmorland (rather than to Halswell and Kennedys Bush) in the west, and from Centaurus Road through Beckenham (rather than to Hillsborough and Opawa) in the east. But otherwise the larger and wider double-loop is preferred, servicing more area likely to generate the necessary revenue for retaining this very important local service. Circling round the Tannery to return west has been requested of the route re-draft, and Halswell and Kennedys Bush residents have also aired a wish for more service (via Neighbourly website).

Somerfield residents could this way achieve some service reinstatement that they desire, and also for Dyers Pass Road in Cashmere where the distances and hilly terrain make the Blue line bus inaccessible for the less mobile citizens and the loss of #63 route is lamented.

A vibrant Barrington hub would benefit from this #145 service route enhancement, serving shoppers and the commercial centre in Spreydon equally well.

Thank you for considering this submission.

Submission ID: 2018-28 LTP -1512

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2443 days ago

Kennedys Bush Track

The Team from Christchurch City Council

Kennedys Bush Track is set to open.
Read more at NEWSLINE: bit.ly...

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2444 days ago

What’s Your Gut Feeling?

Gaviscon

Gut health and wellbeing has a noticeable impact on overall health. Factors such as diet, age, excessive stress and antibiotic treatment may cause an imbalance in ‘good’ and ‘bad’ bacteria. This imbalance can also be exacerbated by the symptoms of heartburn and indigestion. Identifying … View moreGut health and wellbeing has a noticeable impact on overall health. Factors such as diet, age, excessive stress and antibiotic treatment may cause an imbalance in ‘good’ and ‘bad’ bacteria. This imbalance can also be exacerbated by the symptoms of heartburn and indigestion. Identifying symptoms is key to understanding underlying gut imbalances, so that helpful treatment solutions can be taken. There are many simple lifestyle changes that can help improve overall gut heath. Additionally, overall wellbeing and good health can be optimised with Probiotics and specific Symptom Relievers. Pop into your local pharmacist to discuss your digestive wellbeing today. Find out more

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