Cracroft, Christchurch

It is beginning to look a lot like Christmas!

It is beginning to look a lot like Christmas!

Do you have any festive tips your community needs to know about? Post them here!

3039 days ago

What's the key to the answer?

Shannon Beynon Reporter from Christchurch Mail

Did you know Regenerate Christchurch has around 40,000 keys from demolished homes in the Red Zone? They're asking what should be done them. What do you think? Wind chimes, sculptures, pathways....? We'd love to share your ideas in print, so please note if you don't want your comments… View moreDid you know Regenerate Christchurch has around 40,000 keys from demolished homes in the Red Zone? They're asking what should be done them. What do you think? Wind chimes, sculptures, pathways....? We'd love to share your ideas in print, so please note if you don't want your comments in the Christchurch Mail, put a NFP on your comments.

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3038 days ago

Meditation class downtown - Gold coin donation

Dani from Somerfield

Good afternoon!
Next Wednesday, September 6, from 12:00pm-12:45pm, join us for a meditation class in the Greenhouse building, 146A Lichfield Street.
Gold coin donation.

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3038 days ago

Sports field spruce up

Media Team from Christchurch City Council

There is a narrow window of opportunity each spring to renovate and prepare the fields between the winter and summer sports changeover, and this year’s wet winter brings a warning the fields may look worse for wear during the renovation process.
Read more at Newsline: bit.ly...

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3039 days ago

small set of drawers for sale

Lynda from Halswell

A small set of drawers
hight 81 cm
width 51 cm
depth 44 cm
Painted in resene paint and waxed for protection with a clear wax all four drawer fronts and insides are decoupaged in a small flower patten and varnished.
Welcome to view.
Pick up Halswell
Listed elsewhere

Price: $80

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3046 days ago

distressed cabinet for sale

Lynda from Halswell

This in an individual cabinet in a very on trend style. I have layered paint and crackle glazed to give the appearance of decades of peeling paint, yet it was only painted this month. I have used neutral colours to fit in any room of any home. It has had a vintage wax for protection and the paint … View moreThis in an individual cabinet in a very on trend style. I have layered paint and crackle glazed to give the appearance of decades of peeling paint, yet it was only painted this month. I have used neutral colours to fit in any room of any home. It has had a vintage wax for protection and the paint is Resene. The back has been decoupaged in a Resene wallpaper and given a coat of varnish. I welcome you to view if this is a style you are interested in.
Hight 75 cm
width 45 cm
depth 50 cm
this is a solid piece of furniture
Pick up Halswell Listed else where.

Negotiable

3039 days ago

Christchurch Arts Festival 2017

Media Team from Christchurch City Council

This year’s Christchurch Arts Festival is a varied programme of dance, music, spoken word, visual art, theatre and comedy. You’ll find it all at www.artsfestival.co.nz... #gowild #chchartsfest

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3039 days ago

Join NZ Gardener's September campaign to save our pollinators!

Mei Leng Wong Reporter from NZ Gardener & Get Growing

Hello neighbours,
September is Bee Aware Month, and our September issue comes with lots of ideas and projects to help the bees. Top 3 things you can do:

1. The September issue comes with free wildflower seeds. Plant them and register your bee-friendly garden on our map. www.stuff.co.nz...

2.… View more
Hello neighbours,
September is Bee Aware Month, and our September issue comes with lots of ideas and projects to help the bees. Top 3 things you can do:

1. The September issue comes with free wildflower seeds. Plant them and register your bee-friendly garden on our map. www.stuff.co.nz...

2. Take part in The Great Kiwi Bee Count. www.stuff.co.nz...

3. Sign the petition against the sale of pesticides containing bee-harming neonicotinoids. www.stuff.co.nz...

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3042 days ago

Hi , I need a trestle table that I can weave flax on ,,,, one that isn't too heavy hopefully.Would anyone have one that isn't too expensive .Condition doesn't matter as long as it works !Thanks !

Evelyn from Opawa - Saint Martins

Hi I am looking for a trestle table that I can weave flax on .
Condition immaterial.
Would anyone have one that is not too expensive that would like a good home ?
Thanks

3039 days ago

Get decorating with these great deals from Resene

Resene

Doing a little decorating? You'll want to know about our great deals! Get 25% off Resene premium paints, stains, primers and sealers 10L. Buy one Resene testpot, get one FREE. Available to Resene ColorShop or DIY cardholders. If you don’t have a card, sign up for a FREE one on the … View moreDoing a little decorating? You'll want to know about our great deals! Get 25% off Resene premium paints, stains, primers and sealers 10L. Buy one Resene testpot, get one FREE. Available to Resene ColorShop or DIY cardholders. If you don’t have a card, sign up for a FREE one on the Resene website or while you’re in store. Find out more

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3040 days ago

Poll: Sneezes, Hiccups and Excuses.

Matthew Salmons Reporter from Christchurch Mail

Hay-fever season is descending upon us, in great gusts of pollen and bouts of sneezing. This got us talking (and sneezing) in the office. Does a sneeze or hiccup require an "excuse me"? What do you say when you sneeze or hiccup?

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Sneezes, Hiccups and Excuses.
  • 32.9% Excuse me. All air that leaves the body requires forgiveness!
    32.9% Complete
  • 22.9% Nothing, why ask forgiveness for an involuntary act?
    22.9% Complete
  • 44.3% Depends on where you sneeze.
    44.3% Complete
70 votes
3040 days ago

BOOKS CLOTHES WANTED

Matthew from Spreydon

Woman, Men's, Children Clothing, Books Wanted, can pick up.
Call Matt 02108439932
You can drop the Clothing at the shop (Charity for Christchurch) the days we are open, Wednesday, Thursday, Saturday from 9 am to 3 pm at 30 Charles Upham ave Hillmorton Thanks you.

3046 days ago

RECYCLING MAN BOOKS

Matthew from Spreydon

RECYCLING MAN PHOTOS
One can of food for 3 Books.
Available at
CHARITY FOR CHRISTCHURCH
OPEN FROM 9 am to 3 pm
Wednesday, Thursday, Saturday
30 Charles Upham ave Hillmorton
call 02108439932
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RECYCLING MAN PHOTOS
One can of food for 3 Books.
Available at
CHARITY FOR CHRISTCHURCH
OPEN FROM 9 am to 3 pm
Wednesday, Thursday, Saturday
30 Charles Upham ave Hillmorton
call 02108439932
FOOD BANKS WE ARE DONATING TO
Ellesmere Food Bank
Delta Community Support Trust.
Salvation Army in Christchurch.
Catholic Social Services.

3064 days ago

Summit Road closure, feedback extension CCC

Rik Tindall from Cashmere Residents’ Association community resilience

Council consultation on "Summit Road Proposed prohibited times on road restrictions" has been extended by three weeks, to Friday 25 August. See the CCC link below for more information. Traffic noise and safety have always been major concerns for local residents and this looks like action … View moreCouncil consultation on "Summit Road Proposed prohibited times on road restrictions" has been extended by three weeks, to Friday 25 August. See the CCC link below for more information. Traffic noise and safety have always been major concerns for local residents and this looks like action on it, providing police powers of Summit Road temporary closure to recreational motoring. Feedback comments are invited here too, for guiding Cashmere Residents’ Association's response to this plan. Kia ora taatou.

3066 days ago

Nespresso coffee pod machine

Cathie from Hoon Hay

An older model nespresso but still in great working order. I have just upgraded. Grab yaself a bargain $30

Negotiable

3041 days ago

Face painter wanted please

Ruby from Spreydon

We are in need of a face painter for 1hr(11.30am to 12.30noon) on 2nd September. Would suit a student or someone wanting to make some money. I am not looking for any professional. If anyone can help then just PM me and don't comment. Phone or text 0220747543

Free

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