Edgeware, Christchurch

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629 days ago

Electrician

Gina from St Albans

Looking for the electrician who advertised on here last year. He came and put a plug in for me, but I no longer have his details. He is local. Otherwise can anyone recommend one. Thanks

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628 days ago

broken concrete hardfill

Geoff from St Albans

I am shortly removing some paths and garage slab etc in my garden. it will be lifted and then broken into much smaller pieces. Is there anyone out there with a hole or muddy gateway etc that would like a few trailer loads of hard core. No reinforcing steel. Good backfill against retaining … View moreI am shortly removing some paths and garage slab etc in my garden. it will be lifted and then broken into much smaller pieces. Is there anyone out there with a hole or muddy gateway etc that would like a few trailer loads of hard core. No reinforcing steel. Good backfill against retaining walls,road foundations, includes broken bricks, from chimney, etc etc

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629 days ago

Got a business that makes your day?

Prospa

It's time to make their day in return! There's been hundreds of incredible nominations in this year's Prospa Local Business Hero Awards already - but have we got yours?

Give your favourite local business owner the recognition they deserve by nominating them in the … View more
It's time to make their day in return! There's been hundreds of incredible nominations in this year's Prospa Local Business Hero Awards already - but have we got yours?

Give your favourite local business owner the recognition they deserve by nominating them in the 2023 Prospa Local Business Hero Awards including a incredible package worth $10,000. Just share a few words about why they make your community a better place to live.

Your favourite local will thank you!
Nominate now

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636 days ago

What skills are at risk of being lost in our communities?

The Team from Neighbourly.co.nz

With universities starting up last week, so brings first-time flatters trying their hand at cooking for the first time. In 2020, 27% of a household’s weekly budget was spent on takeaways so it’s no wonder that cooking is becoming a bit of a lost art.
Alongside sewing and knitting, what other … View more
With universities starting up last week, so brings first-time flatters trying their hand at cooking for the first time. In 2020, 27% of a household’s weekly budget was spent on takeaways so it’s no wonder that cooking is becoming a bit of a lost art.
Alongside sewing and knitting, what other vital skills do you think are at risk of being lost?

Share your thoughts below for the We Say You Say column in the local paper - write NFP if you want your comments excluded.

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629 days ago

Addictive Eaters Anonymous

The Team from Addictive Eaters Anonymous - Christchurch

I am no longer looking in from the outside

I had a sense of isolation and loneliness which had been with me from childhood. As an overweight child I went on to be an obese adult.

I suffered from massive anxiety and later on in life with depression. If asked how I was I would reply … View more
I am no longer looking in from the outside

I had a sense of isolation and loneliness which had been with me from childhood. As an overweight child I went on to be an obese adult.

I suffered from massive anxiety and later on in life with depression. If asked how I was I would reply 'fine', but inside felt dreadful. I recall feeling depressed in my late teens and later had postnatal depression with the births of my children. The amounts I was eating at these times increased and so did my weight - the more I ate, the worse I felt; the worse I felt, the more I ate.

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631 days ago

Check you have your census pack

Stats NZ

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632 days ago

Wanted : caring, fun-loving host families for our female Japanese high school students

Lisa from Merivale

Southern Cross Language Institute is an English language school located in Merivale. We are excited to be welcoming back our students from Japan and are currently looking for families who would be keen to host a 16-17 year -old female Japanese high school student from April 12 ( after Easter) … View moreSouthern Cross Language Institute is an English language school located in Merivale. We are excited to be welcoming back our students from Japan and are currently looking for families who would be keen to host a 16-17 year -old female Japanese high school student from April 12 ( after Easter) this year until March 12, 2024.
If you have a spare room, would like to share our kiwi culture, learn more about Japan and earn some extra money, then hosting could be a good opportunity for you. We offer our families great support to get the best out of their hosting experience.
For more information, please contact Lisa at 022 010 5288 or lisa@scli.co.nz

635 days ago

Check you have your census pack

Stats NZ

If you need more forms or accessibility formats, visit www.census.govt.nz, or call 0800 236 787 for help. Find out more

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635 days ago

The Week at Manchester Street

Keely Murphy from Red Cross Store Manchester St

So this week we have the books on sale for $1.00. With more going out.

We have a lovely wedding dress (10 - 14) on display, just what you are looking for.

Material on the front table still on going with more to come.

There is an awesome 3/4 bed complete with boxed Trundler underneath. … View more
So this week we have the books on sale for $1.00. With more going out.

We have a lovely wedding dress (10 - 14) on display, just what you are looking for.

Material on the front table still on going with more to come.

There is an awesome 3/4 bed complete with boxed Trundler underneath. This is in great condition.

WE NEED FURNITURE!!!! If you have any that you are wanting to donate please do not hesitate to contact us and we can collect from you 03 3652 051.

A big shout out to the our Red Cross First Response Teams up north and all the work they do.

Just a little information for the readers - The proceeds from our stores across the country go directly to our First Response teams so that they can do what they do in times like those that we are facing at the moment.

If you are wanting to donate there are 3 ways:

Cash Donation on Line redcross.org.nz
Cash Donation within the store
Saleable goods donated to the stores and these sold as mentioned this going to our teams.

And of course by shopping with us you are not only helping with the course but also recycling.

Please note: We are NOT transporting donated goods to the affected areas.

Look forward to seeing you all.

635 days ago

Whareora Opportunity Shop

Jane Hill from Whareora Community House - Barrington

Many thanks to everyone who bought a RaffleTticket for the Patchwork Quilts which were recently donated to the Whareora Opportunity Shop. The Raffle was drawn at our Monthly Community Lunch last Friday and we have two winners – congratulations to Andrew (pictured) and Noeline. The Shop is open … View moreMany thanks to everyone who bought a RaffleTticket for the Patchwork Quilts which were recently donated to the Whareora Opportunity Shop. The Raffle was drawn at our Monthly Community Lunch last Friday and we have two winners – congratulations to Andrew (pictured) and Noeline. The Shop is open Monday to Saturday mornings, 10am-1pm. Look for the Blue House at 8 Athelstan Street, opposite Barrington Mall and close to the Medical Centre.

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635 days ago

Strong aurora showing, 27th February

Chris from Mairehau

Hi all, attached are 2 of a pile of photos I took at Kaitorete Spit last night, of a strong display of the Aurora Australis - it doesn't happen this good very often :)

638 days ago

List an item for free and be in to win!

The Team from Neighbourly.co.nz

There's some real goodies on Neighbourly Market in our FREE section, and we want to see even more!

If you've got some things getting dusty in the garage that could use a new home, list them on Neighbourly as free in the next 48 hours and you'll go in to win one of 5 x $50 … View more
There's some real goodies on Neighbourly Market in our FREE section, and we want to see even more!

If you've got some things getting dusty in the garage that could use a new home, list them on Neighbourly as free in the next 48 hours and you'll go in to win one of 5 x $50 Prezzy® cards!
List an item now

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637 days ago

Want to recognise your favourite local business?

Prospa

New Zealand's small businesses have had another tough few weeks. We're calling on you, wherever you are across the country, to recognise a local business making a difference in your community.

We all love a cheeky grin and a wave from our local grocer, or a toot from the delivery … View more
New Zealand's small businesses have had another tough few weeks. We're calling on you, wherever you are across the country, to recognise a local business making a difference in your community.

We all love a cheeky grin and a wave from our local grocer, or a toot from the delivery driver, or a coffee order that’s ready before we arrive. These are the business owners who remind us we're home.

Give your favourite local business owner the recognition they deserve by nominating them in the 2023 Prospa Local Business Hero awards.
Nominate now

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643 days ago

Water bills coming soon

Nicole Mathewson Reporter from The Press

From reporter Tina Law:

The Christchurch City Council's new water billing system went live on Sunday night and the first invoices for ratepayers using excess water are due to be sent out over the coming days.

The council introduced an excess water charge in October after making the … View more
From reporter Tina Law:

The Christchurch City Council's new water billing system went live on Sunday night and the first invoices for ratepayers using excess water are due to be sent out over the coming days.

The council introduced an excess water charge in October after making the decision to push ahead with the scheme in 2021.

It is not yet known how many people will get a bill, but the average charge is likely to be $83 and the maximum about $400.

Under the new rules, people will be charged a fixed rate of $1.35 for every 1000 litres they use over the 700-litre limit, which is the equivalent of 100 toilet flushes.

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