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Some communities have been celebrating heritage month ...

Some communities have been celebrating heritage month ...

… and we’re on a mission to find old photos or memories of your neck of the woods! Share your memories so we can all see the evolution of the places we love.

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2758 days ago

BARNABUS BOOK SHOP:BRIGHTON ARCADE (near Harcourts)

Susanne from Phillipstown

SATURDAY 18 the,last day of the half price sale.We have more books arriving daily so come along and stock up for the colder week ahead.Books one very topic you can think of,children's and teenager shelves are well stocked,plenty of novels by popular authors,even military history and sports … View moreSATURDAY 18 the,last day of the half price sale.We have more books arriving daily so come along and stock up for the colder week ahead.Books one very topic you can think of,children's and teenager shelves are well stocked,plenty of novels by popular authors,even military history and sports .Something for everyone 10--4:30pm.

2758 days ago

Singers Wanted

Jean from Linwood

Hi again Neighbours, I have been asked to post the note below on Neighbourly, on behalf of our singing group, as follows:

Our a' cappella group is in need of an extra Tenor and a Bass.
This friendly group has 9 singers, Sopranos Altos Tenor and Basses.
We practise each Friday morning from 10… View more
Hi again Neighbours, I have been asked to post the note below on Neighbourly, on behalf of our singing group, as follows:

Our a' cappella group is in need of an extra Tenor and a Bass.
This friendly group has 9 singers, Sopranos Altos Tenor and Basses.
We practise each Friday morning from 10 am till 1 pm, in New Brighton.
Our repertoire is varied. Most items are short. Some are more complex and longer.
We sing for pleasure and perform about 3 times per year.
But our group is short of MEN!!

To join us you need to be able to read music and have done some choral singing.
We all learn our parts during our Friday sessions, with the help of a keyboard.
That usually takes us longer than we expect, so we allow plenty of time to learn new music.

We would like to hear from you.
Come to a practice and see what you think.
Please contact Steve on 3820896 or Liz on 3880617 for further details.


If you would like the chance to listen to our little group, have a look at my previous post headed SINGFEST18.

Jean

2758 days ago

Poll: Vote for the AMI Community Grants Community Project Finalists!

The Team from Neighbourly.co.nz

We need your help! These five amazing Community Project applicants are finalists in Round Two of the 2018 AMI Community Grants. Now it's up to you to decide who should receive a share of the funds. Read a little information about each Project and how your support will help them - and then cast… View moreWe need your help! These five amazing Community Project applicants are finalists in Round Two of the 2018 AMI Community Grants. Now it's up to you to decide who should receive a share of the funds. Read a little information about each Project and how your support will help them - and then cast your vote below. Voting closes Sunday 2 September.

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Vote for the AMI Community Grants Community Project Finalists!
  • 17.8% 1) Oakura Playcentre - New Plymouth
    17.8% Complete
  • 43.4% 2) Waipu Cove Surf Life Saving Club
    43.4% Complete
  • 24.5% 3) Helen Anderson Trust - Christchurch
    24.5% Complete
  • 7.4% 4) Community beautification project - Rotorua
    7.4% Complete
  • 6.9% 5) Thames Bridge Club - Thames
    6.9% Complete
1531 votes
2758 days ago

Poll: Vote for the AMI Community Grants Organisation Finalists!

The Team from Neighbourly.co.nz

We need your help! These five amazing Organisation applicants are finalists in Round Two of the 2018 AMI Community Grants. Now it's up to you to decide who should receive a share of the funds. Read a little information about each Organisation and how your support will help them - and then cast… View moreWe need your help! These five amazing Organisation applicants are finalists in Round Two of the 2018 AMI Community Grants. Now it's up to you to decide who should receive a share of the funds. Read a little information about each Organisation and how your support will help them - and then cast your vote below. Voting closes Sunday 2 September

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Vote for the AMI Community Grants Organisation Finalists!
  • 12.4% 1) Communicare - Auckland
    12.4% Complete
  • 16.9% 2) NZ Disability Karate Association - Wellington
    16.9% Complete
  • 30.1% 3) Cholmondeley Children's Centre - Canterbury
    30.1% Complete
  • 29.3% 4) Fire & Emergency Operational Support Unit - Wellington
    29.3% Complete
  • 11.2% 5) Kai Rotorua
    11.2% Complete
1477 votes
2758 days ago

Engineer some fun this weekend

The Team from Christchurch City Council

It's the last weekend for the NZIFF, the Court Theatre's Misery continues for one more week and the University of Canterbury's Engineering Expo will bring out the newest in the tech world.
Check out our weekend events guide on Newsline: bit.ly...

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2766 days ago

Video: Is it OK to park your car in someone's driveway?

Georgia Reporter from Stuff

Hi Chistchurch,

Have you ever arrived home to find someone else parked in your driveway? Do you think it's OK to park your car in someone's driveway if you're in a hurry? Our reporter looked into the issue and decided the answer was "No, no, no!" … View more
Hi Chistchurch,

Have you ever arrived home to find someone else parked in your driveway? Do you think it's OK to park your car in someone's driveway if you're in a hurry? Our reporter looked into the issue and decided the answer was "No, no, no!" Click here to read his reasons why.

So what are your thoughts on the topic? Do you agree or disagree with our reporter? Let us know your parking experiences in the replies!
(Please add "NFP/not for print" if you do not want your images/comments used on Stuff).

2761 days ago

Do you support the teachers' strike?

Georgia Reporter from Stuff

Hi neighbours,

Do you think primary teachers and principals should be striking? Thousands of teachers have taken industrial action on Wednesday, with dozens of rallies planned around the country. They aim to gain attention for better pay, conditions and incentives to attract new teachers. … View more
Hi neighbours,

Do you think primary teachers and principals should be striking? Thousands of teachers have taken industrial action on Wednesday, with dozens of rallies planned around the country. They aim to gain attention for better pay, conditions and incentives to attract new teachers. Although about 30,000 people in the profession are involved in the strike, not everyone agrees with it.

So, what are your thoughts on the strike? Do you think teachers deserve better pay? Or should they have stayed around the negotiating table for longer? Are you a teacher or parent with views on the topic? Let us know in the replies!

(Please add "NFP/not for print" if you do not want your images/comments used on Stuff)

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2759 days ago

Donations 'd'light' charity

The Team from Christchurch City Council

Thanks to everyone who donated at the Botanic D'Lights events last week! $70,000 was raised for Christchurch's Nurse Maude Hospice.
For more, head to Newsline: bit.ly...

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2766 days ago

CAR BOOT SALE - LOOKING FOR SELLERS

Hayley from Richmond

RICHMOND COMMUNITY GARDEN - CAR BOOT SALE
Sunday Sept 30th 10AM - 1PM

We are looking out for sellers and buskers, if you wish to have a spot to sell your wares drop us an email.
coordinator@richmondcommunitygarden.co.nz
Or
call Rachel Thwaites on 022 0467224

The spot will be big enough … View more
RICHMOND COMMUNITY GARDEN - CAR BOOT SALE
Sunday Sept 30th 10AM - 1PM

We are looking out for sellers and buskers, if you wish to have a spot to sell your wares drop us an email.
coordinator@richmondcommunitygarden.co.nz
Or
call Rachel Thwaites on 022 0467224

The spot will be big enough to bring your car in, or you can set up a table or rug.

$10 per spot, proceeds go towards the upkeep of the Community Garden.

We will have food vendors, Devonshire teas at Avebury House and fun things to keep the kids entertained while the adults shop.

2761 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.

2760 days ago

PM joins women’s suffrage celebration

The Team from Christchurch City Council

Christchurch, the birthplace of the suffrage movement in New Zealand, will host the 125th anniversary of women's suffrage celebrations here next month.
For more on the special event, head to Newsline: bit.ly...

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2760 days ago

Get one third of your school donation back. It's easy!

Luke from Schoolrebates.co.nz

Have you paid a donation to a school in the last 5 years?

Did you know you can claim one third of this back? We've helped thousands of parents just like you get back their school donation rebate, easily, quickly and online. We can get lost receipts for you too!

To date … View more
Have you paid a donation to a school in the last 5 years?

Did you know you can claim one third of this back? We've helped thousands of parents just like you get back their school donation rebate, easily, quickly and online. We can get lost receipts for you too!

To date we've refunded over $700,000 to Kiwi parents and know that there are millions still to go.

Watch the video below to see how it works.

Here is what happy parents have had to say:

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2760 days ago

Nature up close at Canterbury Museum

Canterbury Museum

Erlend Haarberg snapped this pair of mountain hares scrapping over food one night in Norway. His arresting image is on display now at Canterbury Museum alongside almost 100 others as part of the exhibition ‘Wildlife Photographer of the Year’.

The photographs, which are on loan from … View more
Erlend Haarberg snapped this pair of mountain hares scrapping over food one night in Norway. His arresting image is on display now at Canterbury Museum alongside almost 100 others as part of the exhibition ‘Wildlife Photographer of the Year’.

The photographs, which are on loan from London’s Natural History Museum, showcase the incredible diversity of the natural world and tell important conservation stories. ‘Wildlife Photographer of the Year’ is free to visit, and it’s on until 18 November.
Find out more!

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2760 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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2760 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.

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