Hillmorton, Christchurch

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Got a question about your lawn or backyard?

Ask a Crewcut Lawn & Garden expert (and an ex-Black Caps coach!) now. Head here.

1623 days ago

Prospa National Winner - Waikanae Beach Four Square!

Prospa

Quoc Tran proud to be serving his customers and the local community!

Quoc Tran loves being a Kiwi and greets every customer into his shop with a broad grin. A friendly smile, a positive can-do attitude and is passionate about running his store. That’s Tran’s simple but effective recipe for … View more
Quoc Tran proud to be serving his customers and the local community!

Quoc Tran loves being a Kiwi and greets every customer into his shop with a broad grin. A friendly smile, a positive can-do attitude and is passionate about running his store. That’s Tran’s simple but effective recipe for success running a local business.

Tran operates Four Square Waikanae Beach and is hailed as the “ultimate friendly shopkeeper” by his customers. Now Tran has been recognised for his dedication to the community by being named the country’s National Winner in the Prospa Local Business Hero Awards. Tran is a proud winner of a prize package worth $10,000!

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Nomination Quotes - "Quoc Tan of Waikanae Beach Kapiti coast.
An exceptional guy who has worked very hard (& his wife too) since arriving in NZ from Vietnam. They operate a hugely friendly & now smartly updated Four Square superette. A very necessary & important store at Waikanae Beach."

"Quoc and his family are an integral part of our community"

"Quoc Tan - he represents all that embodies the very core of the reason NZ is proud to call itself an all-embracing, multi-cultural melting pot"
Find out more

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1650 days ago

Canterbury's adults-only star pods

Trupti Biradar Reporter from Stuff Travel

How about an adults-only luxury glass box, under the Milky Way, with your significant other?

1643 days ago

Show neighbours your photography snaps of Canterbury!

Neighbourly.co.nz

Kia ora Canterbury, it's time to dust off that old camera, get out and about and show the rest of your neighbours your favourite, treasured spots in your region. It could be an awesome view, the shy wildlife or even the old buildings that are wanting their stories to be told.

Go ahead, get … View more
Kia ora Canterbury, it's time to dust off that old camera, get out and about and show the rest of your neighbours your favourite, treasured spots in your region. It could be an awesome view, the shy wildlife or even the old buildings that are wanting their stories to be told.

Go ahead, get snapping and illustrate what's beyond your backyard.

Post your photographs in the comments below ⬇

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1625 days ago

Water refill stations

The Team from Christchurch City Council

Our unchlorinated water fill stations at the Keyes (New Brighton) and Burnside pump stations have officially reopened at Alert Level 1💧

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1624 days ago

Retirement village excitement as facilities open once again

Bupa Parkstone Retirement Village

The sounds of stirring coffee cups at morning teas, hair dryers, bingo calls and splashing in the swimming pools. The Bupa retirement village facilities are back open and more popular than ever.

1624 days ago

Mindfulness Month

Katrina from Unichem Lincoln Road Pharmacy

Be part of a mindfulness movement. Mindful Month with Smiling Mind is a month-long movement to help you establish positive mental health practices for now and into the future. Learn more at info.smilingmind.com.au...

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1624 days ago

Open days

Vision Christchurch

We have Open Days coming up this month for all of our campuses!

Sort out your plans for the rest of your year by coming along to our open days on the 23rd and 25th of June.

Hear about the courses we have on offer, chat with our friendly tutors and find out more about what we can do for you this … View more
We have Open Days coming up this month for all of our campuses!

Sort out your plans for the rest of your year by coming along to our open days on the 23rd and 25th of June.

Hear about the courses we have on offer, chat with our friendly tutors and find out more about what we can do for you this year.

You can enrol on the day or simply feel free to learn more about a particular course.

visioncollege.ac.nz...

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1624 days ago

Nominations for the 2020 Women of Influence Awards are now open!!!

Women of Influence

Know an inspirational woman who’s helping make New Zealand a better place? Nominate her now for the 2020 Women of Influence Awards.

The Women of Influence Awards shine a light on the amazing work Kiwi women are doing from grassroots level to the global stage. Helping propel our future leaders … View more
Know an inspirational woman who’s helping make New Zealand a better place? Nominate her now for the 2020 Women of Influence Awards.

The Women of Influence Awards shine a light on the amazing work Kiwi women are doing from grassroots level to the global stage. Helping propel our future leaders and rising stars to bigger and better things.

Head to www.womenofinfluence.co.nz... more information

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1624 days ago

Free Legal clinic is back on in the City

The Team from Citizens Advice Christchurch Area

Our Free Legal clinic is back on Thursday 18th , 1pm - 2pm at our ARA site- Corner Williams Street & Ferry Road
. For more information and to check a lawyer is there on the day phone 03 366 6490

1625 days ago

Just what you need, right nearby

Four Square

Hot chicken and fresh salad 4 the easy dinner? Apples and a loaf of bread 4 the lunchbox panic? Bacon and eggs 4 breakfast in bed?

Whether it’s easy munches, school lunches or Sunday brunches, your Four Square has everything you need to keep life nice, easy and local.

Four Square. Just … View more
Hot chicken and fresh salad 4 the easy dinner? Apples and a loaf of bread 4 the lunchbox panic? Bacon and eggs 4 breakfast in bed?

Whether it’s easy munches, school lunches or Sunday brunches, your Four Square has everything you need to keep life nice, easy and local.

Four Square. Just what you need, right nearby.
Find out more

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1625 days ago

Welcome to try your 1st Tai Chi/Qigong class for FREE!

Sandy from Aidanfield

Qigong/Tai Chi Classes
Restarting Wed. and Thu, 10 and 11 June in Aidanfield
Guided by experienced Chinese teacher, Sandy Jiang, an accredited provider of the Strength and Balance Programme

Welcome to try your first class for FREE!

Blue Sky Qigong Studio
19 Templetons Road, Aidanfield … View more
Qigong/Tai Chi Classes
Restarting Wed. and Thu, 10 and 11 June in Aidanfield
Guided by experienced Chinese teacher, Sandy Jiang, an accredited provider of the Strength and Balance Programme

Welcome to try your first class for FREE!

Blue Sky Qigong Studio
19 Templetons Road, Aidanfield Christchurch

Wednesday
7 ~ 8:45 pm Tai Chi / Qigong beginners

Thursday
1 ~ 2:45 pm Qigong beginners
7 ~ 8:45 pm Qigong

$75 (5 classes) or $17 casual

Gentle, Flowing Meditative Movements with Energy Healing
Discover a great natural “medicine” to heal the body, mind and spirit
Gather the universal energy for rejuvenation
Enhancing your health, immunity, spine, flexibility, serenity, relaxation, pelvic floor muscles, core strength and inner joy

Space limited # Booking essential
Contact your Qigong/Tai Chi teacher, Sandy Jiang, at sandyjsky@gmail.com


Qigong and Zhineng Qigong
Qigong is an ancient Chinese holistic therapy. It is the foundation to taiji (taichi), but relatively simpler than taiji. Qigong includes dynamic and static forms. Zhineng Qigong emphasises moving meditation rather than static meditation. It uses the consciousness, body, breath, sound vibration and universal qi (energy) to bring about positive transformation of the body, mind and spirit.

“After practicing Zhineng Qigong, my cancer disappeared. In the practice, I feel protected, joyful, safe and more energy. Healing comes naturally when we get out of the way and go beyond our attachments. Our new life is starting Now!”
~ Luise Kohl-Hajek, Germany

“The gentle movements stretch every muscle in my body although they look very simple. My muscles feel stronger, and I am mentally stronger too. While practicing, I feel the sense of “unity with the universe.””
~ Susan Sky, NZ

“Through regular qigong practice, my back pain is healed and my spine is more flexible. I had also been suffering severe shoulder pain for months. Just like a miracle, after one qigong class the pain had gone. The pain did come back a couple of days later, but much milder. After regular practice, I am pain free. This was a wow fact for me. I LOVE the feeling of connectin to the Universal Qi, and would like to share qigong with others.”
~ Graham Good, NZ

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1625 days ago

Bed frame for sale

Lynda from Halswell

Single bed frame only. Painted in funky colors

Pick up Halswell

Negotiable

1625 days ago

Have you survived a life shock?

Reporter Sunday Star Times

The Sunday Star-Times is exploring what it means to be resilient in times of uncertainty and loss. Perhaps you've suffered a devastating financial loss, overcome a health issue, or had to start over again? We're keen to hear what made you keep going, and what advice you would have for … View moreThe Sunday Star-Times is exploring what it means to be resilient in times of uncertainty and loss. Perhaps you've suffered a devastating financial loss, overcome a health issue, or had to start over again? We're keen to hear what made you keep going, and what advice you would have for others. If you're happy to be identified and share your story, please share your story in the comments below, or contact kelly.dennett@stuff.co.nz

1625 days ago

Virtual Info Nights

Vision Christchurch

Are you thinking of studying in Business Administration, Early Childhood Education, Security, Web and Software Development but don't know where to start? Or do you want to have more in-depth information about these courses? Join us online for a week of Virtual Info Night sessions!

Meet our … View more
Are you thinking of studying in Business Administration, Early Childhood Education, Security, Web and Software Development but don't know where to start? Or do you want to have more in-depth information about these courses? Join us online for a week of Virtual Info Night sessions!

Meet our team, join in on our Q&A sessions, and get a taste of what it's like to study with Vision College.

You can register your interest, and we will send you an invite to the Zoom meeting.

visioncollege.ac.nz...

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1631 days ago

Building 101: So you want to build a sleep out...

Kylie Klein Nixon Reporter from Homed

When I heard there would be changes to the consent rules around building sleep outs, I was excited. I've always wanted a tea house in my back yard... a garden room where I can do a bit of potting, maybe read a book, or just cool off in the shade.
Turns out it's not quite as simple as a … View more
When I heard there would be changes to the consent rules around building sleep outs, I was excited. I've always wanted a tea house in my back yard... a garden room where I can do a bit of potting, maybe read a book, or just cool off in the shade.
Turns out it's not quite as simple as a trip to the hardware store to burn a hole in your credit card. If you're thinking of putting something up on your property, check in here first:

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