Hillmorton, Christchurch

It is beginning to look a lot like Christmas!

It is beginning to look a lot like Christmas!

Do you have any festive tips your community needs to know about? Post them here!

2864 days ago

Sandbags

The Team from Christchurch City Council

Update ex-tropical Cyclone Gita Wednesday 12.05am: Christchurch received about 50 per cent less rain on Tuesday night than forecast and high tide has passed without any major incidents. There are no reports of any properties in Christchurch flooding above floor level. Read more at NEWSLINE: … View moreUpdate ex-tropical Cyclone Gita Wednesday 12.05am: Christchurch received about 50 per cent less rain on Tuesday night than forecast and high tide has passed without any major incidents. There are no reports of any properties in Christchurch flooding above floor level. Read more at NEWSLINE: www.ccc.govt.nz...

Update ex-tropical Cyclone Gita 10.50pm:
Rainfall in Christchurch and Banks Peninsula tonight has been significantly lower than forecast. We are still monitoring the effects of the high tide and will bring you more information as it comes to hand.
Read more at NEWSLINE: www.ccc.govt.nz...

Update 7.45pm: Very heavy rainfall is expected across Christchurch and Banks Peninsula between now and midnight. Forecasts suggest we could get as much rain over the next three to four hours as we have had all day. These heavy falls will coincide with the high tide and are likely to cause flooding.

Update Cyclone Gita 6.20pm: A Civil Defence Centre will be open from 8pm at the Pioneer Sport and Recreation Centre for anyone who needs assistance.
People self-evacuating are encouraged to stay with friends and family if possible.
Individual schools in Christchurch and Banks Peninsula will decide whether they open tomorrow. Please contact your school directly to find out if they will be open.
Read more at Newsline: bit.ly...

Update 5:00pm: If you are in a flood-prone area and are considering using sandbags to protect your property please look here bit.ly...

Update 4.20pm: Lianne Dalziel Christchurch Mayor has declared a State of Emergency for Christchurch City, which includes Banks Peninsula, due to the impacts of ex-tropical Cyclone Gita.
For live updates head to Newsline:bit.ly...

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2864 days ago

Updates on road conditions

The Team from Christchurch City Council

For live updates on road conditions around the city, head to Newsline: bit.ly...

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2864 days ago

Mayor declares State of Emergency

The Team from Christchurch City Council

Christchurch Mayor Lianne Dalziel has declared a State of Emergency for Christchurch City, which includes Banks Peninsula, due to the impacts of ex-tropical Cyclone Gita.
For live updates head to Newsline:bit.ly...

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2864 days ago

Upcycled drawers

Shauni from Addington

Upcycled drawers have been painted with Batman outline the eyes glow in the dark. Brand new drawer handles. Has 2 coats of paint as well as a gloss coat. Pick up is in Addington $60 ono
(Price covers time, labor and supplies)

Price: $60

2867 days ago

From 'everything I dreamed of' to depression: the realities of retirement

Nicole Mathewson Reporter from The Press

After a lifetime of work, the leap into retirement can offer a new lease of life – or it can provide too much free time.

Reporter Laura Baker spoke with four people about their personal experiences after leaving the workforce.

2864 days ago

Come and join us for an evening of Colour Confidence with our Resene Colour Expert!

The Team from Resene ColorShop Tower Junction

On Tuesday 20 March 5.30-7.30pm at Resene ColorShop, 4 Troup Drive, Christchurch.

FREE to attend. Reserve your place today by emailing towerjunction.colorshop@resene.co.nz with your name and phone number.

We look forward to seeing you there!

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2864 days ago

Preparing for Cyclone Gita: Latest info

The Team from Christchurch City Council

People who live in low-lying areas whose homes have flooded in the past should be prepared to self-evacuate this afternoon.
If there is an evacuation, we will open up Pioneer Stadium for people leaving their homes. For live updates head to Newsline: bit.ly...

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2864 days ago

Cultivating community

Mei Leng Wong Reporter from NZ Gardener & Get Growing

Hello neighbours, the green activists of Cultivate Christchurch see growing food in the middle of an urban centre as a way to build - and rebuild - your city and people. They, their volunteers, workers and interns, are hard at work. How about a shout-out (or at least a show of Likes and Thanks) to … View moreHello neighbours, the green activists of Cultivate Christchurch see growing food in the middle of an urban centre as a way to build - and rebuild - your city and people. They, their volunteers, workers and interns, are hard at work. How about a shout-out (or at least a show of Likes and Thanks) to let them know they're appreciated.

2864 days ago

Cultivating community

Mei Leng Wong Reporter from NZ Gardener & Get Growing

Hello neighbours, the green activists of Cultivate Christchurch see growing food in the middle of an urban centre as a way to build - and rebuild - your city and people. They, their volunteers, workers and interns, are hard at work. How about a shout-out (or at least a show of Likes and Thanks) to … View moreHello neighbours, the green activists of Cultivate Christchurch see growing food in the middle of an urban centre as a way to build - and rebuild - your city and people. They, their volunteers, workers and interns, are hard at work. How about a shout-out (or at least a show of Likes and Thanks) to let them know they're appreciated.

2864 days ago
2865 days ago

Neighbourly poll shows changing attitudes to eating meat across NZ

Jonathan Milne Reporter from Sunday Star Times

Thanks to the 2600 of you who completed our Sunday Star-Times/Neighbourly poll on NZ's changing attitudes to meat and veges. We reported the results this weekend - and they were fascinating.
Perhaps unsurprisingly, it reveals our most loyal meat-eaters are in farming provinces like Southland,… View more
Thanks to the 2600 of you who completed our Sunday Star-Times/Neighbourly poll on NZ's changing attitudes to meat and veges. We reported the results this weekend - and they were fascinating.
Perhaps unsurprisingly, it reveals our most loyal meat-eaters are in farming provinces like Southland, Manawatu-Wanganui and Taranaki, where nearly two-thirds of us eat meat most days. By comparison, fewer than half of respondents in Wellington, Auckland and Northland eat that much meat. More than a third of Aucklanders and Cantabrians say they are reducing their meat consumption; another 13 per cent have already cut it from their diets entirely.

>> So here's a question: should city-dwellers be supporting our farmers better, given they're still the backbone of our economy? Or do farmers and the rest of us need to be working together to find new solutions - new premium meats, new meat alternatives - to reflect reducing meat consumption around the world?


>> www.stuff.co.nz...

2865 days ago

Weather

Tracy Pleasants from

Rain, wind, cyclones....it could be an interesting week. If you need any plumbing, drainage, gasfitting or electrical assistance please call us 0800 30 35 30. We aim to go above and beyond for our customers, every time. This includes our 30-minute time guarantee. We will arrive within 30 minutes … View moreRain, wind, cyclones....it could be an interesting week. If you need any plumbing, drainage, gasfitting or electrical assistance please call us 0800 30 35 30. We aim to go above and beyond for our customers, every time. This includes our 30-minute time guarantee. We will arrive within 30 minutes of the arranged time, or the first hour or labour is free.

2867 days ago

Busy urban café for sale

ABC Business Sales

This is the hospitality opportunity of the year in arguably one of the most desirable café locations in Christchurch.

Savoire is a busy urban café situated in the affluent Merivale Mall near the entrance/exit and sits amongst popular hospitality businesses.

Business highlights:
* Well … View more
This is the hospitality opportunity of the year in arguably one of the most desirable café locations in Christchurch.

Savoire is a busy urban café situated in the affluent Merivale Mall near the entrance/exit and sits amongst popular hospitality businesses.

Business highlights:
* Well established and supported by locals and shoppers
* Further potential to grow business
* Liquor licence in place - this area of the business can definitely be developed further
* Refurbishment needed, plans approved, add your creative style
* Affluent suburb, consistent turnover $800,000+ year on year

Call Sami for further information.

Price $295,000+, estimated stock value $5,500.
Find out more!

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