Heathcote Valley, Christchurch

672 days ago

Have you got the shed of your dreams?

Mei Leng Wong Reporter from NZ Gardener & Get Growing

Dear neighbours,

Last year, Jane Horne and partner Simon Bartholomew's Mondrian-inspired cube took the title of Resene Shed of the Year. Now, we're on the hunt for this years winner! Send us photos and the stories behind your man caves, she sheds, clever storage spaces, cute chicken … View more
Dear neighbours,

Last year, Jane Horne and partner Simon Bartholomew's Mondrian-inspired cube took the title of Resene Shed of the Year. Now, we're on the hunt for this years winner! Send us photos and the stories behind your man caves, she sheds, clever storage spaces, cute chicken coops and potty potting sheds to win amazing prizes worth more than $2000. The Resene Shed of the Year 2023 winners will be announced in the April issue of NZ Gardener.

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673 days ago

Catchball

Sarah from Waltham

Never played a team sport before? Been out of sport for a while?
No problem! If you are a woman over 16 years old and want to get active and have fun while meeting new people, Catchball is for you!
It is a hybrid of netball and volleyball - pass the ball to your team, throw it over the net, if it … View more
Never played a team sport before? Been out of sport for a while?
No problem! If you are a woman over 16 years old and want to get active and have fun while meeting new people, Catchball is for you!
It is a hybrid of netball and volleyball - pass the ball to your team, throw it over the net, if it hits the ground, you score a point!
Come along and meet the women who are having fun, playing Catchball.
Wear comfy clothes and sports shoes. Bring a bottle of water.

First time free. Every Thusrday @530pm Lyttelton Rec Center.
Any questions, message either:
Antje 0211753176
Muriel 0274757803.
#catchball

673 days ago

We’re working on something special

The Team from Red Cross Shop Woolston

Hi everyone
The team are working on a little project, watch this space, all will be revealed Tuesday. In meantime, we have a further 25% off women’s clearance racks. Both women’s clearance and $1 & $2 racks refreshed with new clothes all ready for you.
Open 7 days, Monday - Friday 9.00am … View more
Hi everyone
The team are working on a little project, watch this space, all will be revealed Tuesday. In meantime, we have a further 25% off women’s clearance racks. Both women’s clearance and $1 & $2 racks refreshed with new clothes all ready for you.
Open 7 days, Monday - Friday 9.00am - 5.00pm, Saturday 10.00am - 4.00pm, Sunday 10.00am -4.00pm
683 Ferry Road, behind Domino’s.

675 days ago

Can you help support Cyclone Gabrielle affected communities?

Stuff

Cyclone Gabrielle has had a devastating impact on hundreds of thousands of Kiwis. As the long clean up begins and support becomes more and more needed, Stuff is calling for readers to support the Red Cross and Mayoral Relief Funds in areas where a local state of emergency has been declared. … View moreCyclone Gabrielle has had a devastating impact on hundreds of thousands of Kiwis. As the long clean up begins and support becomes more and more needed, Stuff is calling for readers to support the Red Cross and Mayoral Relief Funds in areas where a local state of emergency has been declared. We'd love your support. You can donate here. Donate now

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675 days ago

Have you got a great recipe for taro?

Mei Leng Wong Reporter from NZ Gardener & Get Growing

Dear neighbours,

Every month, NZ Gardener runs a series of tested reader recipes using a seasonal crop. We are still on the hunt for amazing and inventive taro recipes! Send your best ones to mailbox@nzgardener.co.nz by Feb 26, 2023. Every published recipe wins a copy of the April issue of NZ … View more
Dear neighbours,

Every month, NZ Gardener runs a series of tested reader recipes using a seasonal crop. We are still on the hunt for amazing and inventive taro recipes! Send your best ones to mailbox@nzgardener.co.nz by Feb 26, 2023. Every published recipe wins a copy of the April issue of NZ Gardener.

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675 days ago

Office available to rent

Gail from Cashmere

Room available for rental as office space from beginning of April (earlier may be possible). $175+GST per week.

Sunny, pleasant ground floor office in Church House at Cashmere Presbyterian. Approx. 22 square metres in size, with a main outer area separated by glass doors from the inner room.

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Room available for rental as office space from beginning of April (earlier may be possible). $175+GST per week.

Sunny, pleasant ground floor office in Church House at Cashmere Presbyterian. Approx. 22 square metres in size, with a main outer area separated by glass doors from the inner room.

Includes: Power and cleaning; wi-fi may also be available, depending on expected usage. Phone connection is tenants’ own responsibility. Toilets and kitchen shared with other users

Separate meeting room and larger meeting/conference/function space available for occasional hire at extra costs.

Would suit a small professional business, a charity, or not-for-profit organisation.

For more details contact Gail in the Church Office: (03) 332 7129, or email cashmere.church@xtra.co.nz

675 days ago

Stained chair

The Team from Resene ColorShop Ferrymead

It’s easy to transform a plain wicker chair into something special with Resene Colorwood natural wood stain.

Find out how to transform your furniture with our easy advice.

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676 days ago

Your home, your safe haven

Essie Summers Retirement Village

Your home is your sanctuary where you can relax, rejuvenate, and entertain family and friends.

That’s why Ryman villages are designed to be safe havens. We’ve prepared for adverse events, so you don’t have to.

Your safety and your family’s peace of mind are our top priority, no… View more
Your home is your sanctuary where you can relax, rejuvenate, and entertain family and friends.

That’s why Ryman villages are designed to be safe havens. We’ve prepared for adverse events, so you don’t have to.

Your safety and your family’s peace of mind are our top priority, no matter what the weather. Every Ryman village has staff available 24/7 and backup generators for emergencies.

We all hope we never have to experience a natural disaster or other emergency. But if it happens, we’ll take care of everything and make sure that you have what you need.

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676 days ago

For Sale

Kevin from Woolston

PLASTIC TRELLIS GREEN
0.9m x 5 metres long
Never used
Still in roll
50mm Mesh

$15.00
0210313899 TEXT ONLY

Price: $15

679 days ago

Horses return to Port Hills track for first time in 20 years

Nicole Mathewson Reporter from The Press

From reporter Carly Gooch and videopgrapher Alden Williams:

Riding horses is part of Pete Hurst’s heritage.

His father rode to Canterbury’s Motukarara races, and his grandfather took his horses to war – now he’s making it his mission to ensure horses are able to trot on the tracks … View more
From reporter Carly Gooch and videopgrapher Alden Williams:

Riding horses is part of Pete Hurst’s heritage.

His father rode to Canterbury’s Motukarara races, and his grandfather took his horses to war – now he’s making it his mission to ensure horses are able to trot on the tracks they’re entitled to.

Nearly a dozen riders took to Kennedys Bush Track in Christchurch on Friday morning, clip-clopping from Halswell Quarry to the Summit Rd to celebrate new horse gates allowing them through for the first time in years.

The trail had been “locked up” for about 20 years, Hurst said, but after advocates put pressure on the Christchurch City Council, it installed 1m-wide horse gates that will let riders through, but not vehicles.

He said generations before him had access to ride between Christchurch and Akaroa, “so we want to restore that – this is a step on the right direction”.


The main goal was to be able to ride the historic track to Akaroa and bring horses “back to the high country”.

He expected to succeed.

Many of the tracks Hurst wants horses to have access to are “paper roads” owned by the council in trust for the public.


He said bikes, trampers, horses and vehicles should be capable of accessing the roads, but locked gates often prohibited this.

“They should be for everybody, they shouldn’t keep you off it. We’re just opening up what we’re entitled to at Kennedys Bush.

“These days, bikes are well catered for, not so much horses.”


Hurst said he had done a lot of work over the last five years to ensure access to tracks on public conservation land, including on Mt Thomas and Mt Richardson, and he was close to opening several others.

Riding is in Hurst’s bones – his grandfather took horses to Palestine and Gallipoli in the war.

His grandfather was “a great horseman”.

“It broke his heart when he had to dispose of his horse when he came back from Palestine.”

The trek on Kennedys Bush Track was an easy one for the horses, Hurst said.

“They just shot up here, none have a sweat on them. They’re all a good bunch of people and a good bunch of horses.”

A city council spokesperson said the track was never specifically closed to horses, but the fact much of it was unfenced and did not follow the legal road alignment meant vehicle gates were kept locked, “thereby limiting horse access”.


At the end of Friday’s ride, Hurst and his group of riders settled in for a barbecue and drinks where they “talk about horses”.

Horses were part of our heritage, he said.

“If they run out of fossil fuels, we might be back on our horses.”

677 days ago

Small biz owner? We're right behind you!

The Team from Neighbourly.co.nz

It's been a tough few weeks for our communities, including our small businesses. To help small businesses keep connected with their neighbours, we’re offering Neighbourly Premium Business Listings FREE for three months. You’ll feature in the local business directory, plus be able to engage… View moreIt's been a tough few weeks for our communities, including our small businesses. To help small businesses keep connected with their neighbours, we’re offering Neighbourly Premium Business Listings FREE for three months. You’ll feature in the local business directory, plus be able to engage with neighbours to ask for help, share new operating hours, move damaged stock, or simply give thanks for recent support. T&Cs apply. Get Premium now

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677 days ago

Have you got New Zealand's best shed?

Mei Leng Wong Reporter from NZ Gardener & Get Growing

If your answer is yes (or even a maybe), send us photos and the stories behind your man caves, she sheds, clever storage spaces, cute chicken coops and potty potting sheds to win amazing prizes worth more than $2000. The Resene Shed of the Year 2023 winners will be announced in the April issue of … View moreIf your answer is yes (or even a maybe), send us photos and the stories behind your man caves, she sheds, clever storage spaces, cute chicken coops and potty potting sheds to win amazing prizes worth more than $2000. The Resene Shed of the Year 2023 winners will be announced in the April issue of NZ Gardener.

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678 days ago

Independence and Security

The Team from

Enjoy all the upsides of living independently in a Ryman village. Easy living, security, plus a huge bonus – the support of a vibrant village community.

Your fixed base weekly fee includes rates, window cleaning, gardening and exterior maintenance, which leaves you more time and energy to … View more
Enjoy all the upsides of living independently in a Ryman village. Easy living, security, plus a huge bonus – the support of a vibrant village community.

Your fixed base weekly fee includes rates, window cleaning, gardening and exterior maintenance, which leaves you more time and energy to enjoy a fulfilled village lifestyle. Relax with a book, invite friends over for dinner, or simply put your feet up. You'll love coming home to such easy living.
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678 days ago

It’s all about handbags and shoes today

The Team from Red Cross Shop Woolston

Hi everyone
We have a great range of shoes and handbags, something for everyone with more stock going out daily.
Open 7 days Monday - Friday 9.00am - 5.00pm
683 Ferry Road, behind Domino’s.

678 days ago

Valentine's Day

NumberWorks'nWords Cashmere

Happy Valentine's Day from the team at NumberWorks'nWords.

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