Harewood, Christchurch

928 days ago

'Weaponising rates': Debate over plans to spur on vacant Christchurch landowner

The Team Reporter from The Press

From reporter Steven Walton:

Is it an illegal policy, or the perfect deterrent to land-bankers?

That was the clash of perspectives in the Christchurch City Council chamber on Wednesday, as developers and residents presented to councillors about its controversial proposal to significantly hike the… View more
From reporter Steven Walton:

Is it an illegal policy, or the perfect deterrent to land-bankers?

That was the clash of perspectives in the Christchurch City Council chamber on Wednesday, as developers and residents presented to councillors about its controversial proposal to significantly hike the rates of vacant central city land.

Prominent developers, including Richard Peebles, Philip Carter, Dean Marshall, and Ernest Duval, told city councillors on Wednesday they were going after the vacant land problem the wrong way. Carter claimed the proposal was illegal.

But, a central city neighbourhood association says the plan will stop land-bankers.

What is the proposal?
- From mid-2022, the council wants to more than double the differential on the “general” component of the rates bill for central city vacant landowners.
- If a site has consented use happening on it, for example a consented temporary car park, it would not be pinged.
- Only sites in the Central City Business Zone or the Central City Mixed Use (South Frame) Zone are part of the proposed hike.
- Sites that are “improved and maintained” in line with the council’s vacant sites improvement guide could apply for a rates remission. - Whether a site is complying will be decided by the council.

Read more here.

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916 days ago

Free Community Dinner Wednesday night

The Team from Northgate Community Service Trust

Come and have some kai with us tomorrow evening!
Dinner served at 5.30 pm in Big Papa's Kitchen (95a Sawyers Arms Rd). We'd love to see you there and it all it costs is your time 😊

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916 days ago

Are you obsessed with your houseplants? Enter our Houseplant Hero competition!

Mei Leng Wong Reporter from NZ Gardener & Get Growing

The hunt is officially on for New Zealand's best collection of houseplants
. Which means you could be 2022 Houseplant Hero. There’s some great prizes to be won! To enter, tell us in writing (no more than 500 words) what potted plants you have, the time you put into caring for them, and what … View more
The hunt is officially on for New Zealand's best collection of houseplants
. Which means you could be 2022 Houseplant Hero. There’s some great prizes to be won! To enter, tell us in writing (no more than 500 words) what potted plants you have, the time you put into caring for them, and what you love about them. Send us up to five photos of your indoor plant displays. Email mailbox@nzgardener.co.nz. Meanwhile, here's last year's winner Alyce Read, from Nelson.

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917 days ago

northern community market

Stephanie from Redwood

A bag of $5 items has gone missing from our last market if you know of its whereabouts please contact emma at redwood hotel 64211522751 for more details thank you

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917 days ago

wanted kind person to care for my horse marshlands/chaneys

Heather from Belfast

i have had a stroke & horse was on loan but came back with uncared for hooves & not good at handling them so needs someone with time & patience.she used to be good still easy to catch etc, was quiet to ride but dont know now she is about 15hh mare, dont want to loan her again till i see… View morei have had a stroke & horse was on loan but came back with uncared for hooves & not good at handling them so needs someone with time & patience.she used to be good still easy to catch etc, was quiet to ride but dont know now she is about 15hh mare, dont want to loan her again till i see if she will be looked after or can sell cheap to right home

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918 days ago

WANTED OVEN CLEANER

Derek and Maureen from Redwood

We would like recommendations of someone to clean our oven. All recommendations would be appreciated.Thank you in advance..

917 days ago

Mentorship for Children

NumberWorks'nWords Burnside

Mentorship helps children to remove limiting beliefs, build confidence and develop communication skills. At NumberWorks’nWords, our tutors act as mentors and support students to achieve their best results. Scroll through to see some of the benefits of having a mentor!

To learn more about … View more
Mentorship helps children to remove limiting beliefs, build confidence and develop communication skills. At NumberWorks’nWords, our tutors act as mentors and support students to achieve their best results. Scroll through to see some of the benefits of having a mentor!

To learn more about NumberWorks’nWords tuition, get in touch with your local centre and their friendly team of expert tutors.

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918 days ago

Glass replacement in door

Nikki from Bryndwr

Hi. I have a 6 pane door thats colonial (so old wooden with putty) and needs two panes replaced. It is currently on a trailer. Does anyone do glass repair?

Nikki

919 days ago

northern community market

Stephanie from Redwood

Surprise visit from Council Candidate Victoria Henstock

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What a hidden gem! It was great to get out and about and meet fellow Papanui residents at our Christchurch Northern community Market this morning. Well done to Stephanie and her team for setting up this great community … View more
Surprise visit from Council Candidate Victoria Henstock

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What a hidden gem! It was great to get out and about and meet fellow Papanui residents at our Christchurch Northern community Market this morning. Well done to Stephanie and her team for setting up this great community initiative. Well worth a visit. Its on every 1st and 3rd Saturday of the month. 9am till 2pm at Redwood hotel grounds

919 days ago

Sunday night Zumba class at Marshland School!

Zumba 4 U Christchurch

Get moving and feel better by coming to Zumba class, 6pm Sunday nights at Marshland School (11 Te Korari St)! All are welcome, it's a only gold coin if it's your first time!

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920 days ago

Dear Neighbourly

Matthew from

Saturday deals while stock last.
2a Leacroft st Bishopdale

Xlarge Feijoas $1.99 KG
🍏🍏
Telegraph Cucumber $1.99 each
🥒🥒
Red Grapes $4.88 KG… View more
Saturday deals while stock last.
2a Leacroft st Bishopdale

Xlarge Feijoas $1.99 KG
🍏🍏
Telegraph Cucumber $1.99 each
🥒🥒
Red Grapes $4.88 KG
🍇🍇
Red kumara $2.88 KG
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Watercress in store!!

We at Gardenfresh Bishopdale aim to keep you happy!! 🤗🤗🤗
So we can keep our prices down.!!

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920 days ago

northern community market

Stephanie from Redwood

Letting everyone know yes we still will be having our market tomorrow due to ground conditions we will have the inside foyer area of the hotel available for stalls, plus the carpark close by for those wishing to still be outside look forward to seeing you all there :)

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920 days ago

Pink Shirt Day

NumberWorks'nWords Burnside

In Aotearoa New Zealand, Pink Shirt Day works to create schools, workplaces, communities, and whānau where everyone feels safe, valued, and respected. At NumberWorks'nWords, we do not tolerate bullying and strive to cultivate healthy learning environments, where students can be themselves and… View moreIn Aotearoa New Zealand, Pink Shirt Day works to create schools, workplaces, communities, and whānau where everyone feels safe, valued, and respected. At NumberWorks'nWords, we do not tolerate bullying and strive to cultivate healthy learning environments, where students can be themselves and thrive.

Support Pink Shirt Day and say NO to bullying!

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921 days ago

Wanted wheel rim for toyota ractis

Juanita from Redwood

I am looking (to buy) a wheel rim (with or without a tyre) to use as a spare tyre in my car. Its a 16" 5 stud rim but apparently it needs to specifically be a toyota ractis rim (car year is 2011) as a tyre guy told me not all 16" are compatible with my car. My car came with one of those … View moreI am looking (to buy) a wheel rim (with or without a tyre) to use as a spare tyre in my car. Its a 16" 5 stud rim but apparently it needs to specifically be a toyota ractis rim (car year is 2011) as a tyre guy told me not all 16" are compatible with my car. My car came with one of those stupid inflatable kits!!!

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923 days ago

Gib aqualine

Nikki from Bryndwr

Hi. Just putting out some really lucky vibes in case someone has some Gib Aqualine going spare?

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