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1119 days ago

Paint it orange with Resene for Arthritis New Zealand!

The Team from Resene ColorShop Hornby

Buy any orange Resene testpot 60 ml at your local Resene owned ColorShop in November 2021 and Resene will donate $1 to Arthritis New Zealand!

The more orange testpots you buy, the more will be donated. Offer applies to all retail purchases of Resene orange testpots (includes metallics and wood … View more
Buy any orange Resene testpot 60 ml at your local Resene owned ColorShop in November 2021 and Resene will donate $1 to Arthritis New Zealand!

The more orange testpots you buy, the more will be donated. Offer applies to all retail purchases of Resene orange testpots (includes metallics and wood stains) at Resene owned ColorShops.

Help us help our fellow kiwis.

Find your local Resene ColorShop, www.resene.co.nz/colorshops

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1119 days ago

OBSESSED WITH FOOD

Oa from Overeaters Anonymous

We can help you

Why not contact us on 03 365 3812 or

Visit our website

oasouthisland.nz...

1119 days ago

Paeony Cut Flower Show

Michele from Avonhead

Christchurch Paeony are holding their first Cut Flower Show on 27th November at The Kiosk in the Botanic Gardens. We NEED your flowers; one or many! (flowers can easily be cool stored in your own fridge - see below)

Entry is FREE. Register your approximate number of entries here:… View more
Christchurch Paeony are holding their first Cut Flower Show on 27th November at The Kiosk in the Botanic Gardens. We NEED your flowers; one or many! (flowers can easily be cool stored in your own fridge - see below)

Entry is FREE. Register your approximate number of entries here: bit.ly...

To save flowers in the bud, you can cut the bloom in the 'soft bud' stage with approx 40cm stem. Strip the leaves and wrap the dry flower in paper and store in a bag on the fridge. Label with the name or description of the flower. Amazingly, the bloom will keep up to 8weeks and will rehydrate overnight with the stalk in water. Come and see all the varieties at the show. And/or join the club here: bit.ly...

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1120 days ago

More amazing gardeners up for the 2021 Ryman Healthcare Gardener of the Year!

Mei Leng Wong Reporter from NZ Gardener & Get Growing

These Palmerston North green thumbs ensure hospice patients and their families get to enjoy flowers, foliage and fragrance. Read their story, then don't forget to vote for them!

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1120 days ago

Kintyre Drive/ Mull place Community Garage Sale

Murray and Margaret from Broomfield - Hei Hei

Date Sunday 7th Nov Time 9.00 to 12.00 Noon
Approximately 7 Kintyre Drive / Mull place residents are each holding a Community Garage sale. Come for a walk round. Please sign the Covid Tracing Register and wear a mask at each sale. Plenty of parking

1120 days ago

Bishopdale Bulletin

Community Development Worker from Bishopdale Community Trust

The latest issue of the Bishopdale Bulletin is out and can be found at the link below.
www.bishopdalecommunity.org.nz...

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1121 days ago

Meet the 2021 Ryman Healthcare Gardener of the Year finalist from Matakana

Mei Leng Wong Reporter from NZ Gardener & Get Growing

Trish Allen is giving away her garden harvest -- again! During the 2020 lockdown, she gave away over 140kg in fruit from her home orchard. This year, she didn’t have fruit to swap but her vegetable garden was packed with winter crops. “I had masses of broccoli, cauliflower, kale, silverbeet and… View moreTrish Allen is giving away her garden harvest -- again! During the 2020 lockdown, she gave away over 140kg in fruit from her home orchard. This year, she didn’t have fruit to swap but her vegetable garden was packed with winter crops. “I had masses of broccoli, cauliflower, kale, silverbeet and French sorrel. So I gave out a lot of parcels of those to anyone I knew who needed it.”

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1121 days ago

Breville Kitchen Whizz Parts - Free To Give Away

Denise from Yaldhurst

Bought this about 3 years ago and the bottom motor piece seems to have sheared off inside and is loose so does not work anymore but there are lots of parts still in excellent condition if anyone can make use of them. Someone may even be able to fix the bottom part. Model # is BFP400. Contact if … View moreBought this about 3 years ago and the bottom motor piece seems to have sheared off inside and is loose so does not work anymore but there are lots of parts still in excellent condition if anyone can make use of them. Someone may even be able to fix the bottom part. Model # is BFP400. Contact if interested no time wasters please.

Free

1121 days ago

BYO Bags for Xmas Presents

Pam & Steve from Fendalton

Jeans recycled into BYO bags and every one is unique. Great for end-of-year presents with a bottle inside or the hard to buy for person in your life.

$20-25 depending on the quality of the denim.

Negotiable

1122 days ago

Meet Alexandria Lindsay, our 2021 Ryman Healthcare Gardener of the Year finalist from Waitara

Mei Leng Wong Reporter from NZ Gardener & Get Growing

Dear neighbours,

Alexandria Te Ripeka "Pearl" Lindsay (Te Āti Awa o Taranaki) started gardening to grow her own food -- and now she's growing food for her community too.

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1122 days ago

Enjoy all the comforts of home.

Oceania Healthcare

You’ll feel right at home in our luxury Care Suites at The Bellevue. Our spacious, well-appointed rooms are perfect for entertaining family or friends with your very own living area, kitchenette and ensuite.

Thoughtfully designed to provide Rest Home and Hospital level care with all the … View more
You’ll feel right at home in our luxury Care Suites at The Bellevue. Our spacious, well-appointed rooms are perfect for entertaining family or friends with your very own living area, kitchenette and ensuite.

Thoughtfully designed to provide Rest Home and Hospital level care with all the comforts of home, you can relax knowing that you won’t have to move again, even if your needs increase. Best of all, this means that couples can continue living together even if their needs are different.

As a housewarming gift, you and your guests will enjoy a complimentary high tea paired with a lovely bottle of bubbles when you move in.

To learn more about our Care Suites, with Rest Home and Hospital level care, visit oceaniahealthcare.co.nz.
Find out more

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1122 days ago

Wheelbarrow wheel wanted

Gary from Burnside

Hi Anyone has wheelbarrow wheel for sale? Please contact me. Thanks!

1122 days ago

There, they're and their!

NumberWorks'nWords Burnside

There, they’re and their are the big trio of commonly confused words with all three of them pronounced the same.
- There means the opposite of here; “at that place.”
- They’re is a contraction of “they are” or “they were.”
- Their means “belongs to them.”

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1123 days ago

Mini Photoshoots

Amanda from Russley

Get beautiful images of your children or family for Christmas

Price: $80

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1123 days ago

Meet our first finalist for the 2021 Ryman Healthcare Gardener of the Year

Mei Leng Wong Reporter from NZ Gardener & Get Growing

Dear neighbours,

Get to know Darfield gardener Bronwyn Adams-Hooper, who runs a horticulture programme for the 18- to 21-year-olds serving time in the youth unit at Christchurch Men’s Prison. With her help, they've been growing veges that win awards at their local A&P show.

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