Ilam, Christchurch

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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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1128 days ago

Billions of litres continue to be lost from leaky Christchurch water pipes

The Team Reporter from The Press

Picture your bathtub filled with water. Now picture it in the world’s largest warehouse next to another 82 million water-filled bathtubs.
That is how much water is estimated to have leaked out of Christchurch’s drinking water pipes in the last financial year.

In 2020-21 the city, excluding … View more
Picture your bathtub filled with water. Now picture it in the world’s largest warehouse next to another 82 million water-filled bathtubs.
That is how much water is estimated to have leaked out of Christchurch’s drinking water pipes in the last financial year.

In 2020-21 the city, excluding Banks Peninsula, collectively used 57.1 billion litres of water. From this, the council estimates about 13.1b, or 23 per cent, was lost to leakage.

Pipe renewals have been postponed in recent years due to post-quake work and wellhead repairs in a bid to remove chlorine, the council said.

The new water loss data comes as the Government tries to push on with controversial water infrastructure reforms – which, if they go ahead, would take control of the pipes, reservoirs and other infrastructure away from councils and give it to large independent regional entities.

The council’s water boss, Helen Beaumont, said the council was hitting a point now where different pipe materials, installed at different times, were reaching the end of their usable life. A significant number of pipes would require renewal over a short period, she said.

Read the full story here.

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1123 days ago

Meet Caitlin, a mechanical engineering apprentice and racing enthusiast

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Caitlin chose a career path that works with her passion for building stock cars.
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1129 days ago

''ODD JOB MAN''

Nigel from Burnside

Hi to all my Neighbors ....
Some may know I'm heading over seas soon...
Pleased to report Andrew Thomson is going to take over the ''ODD JOB MAN''...He's from a building trade back ground and I'm sure he will be able to help with your Jobs.. same Ph 021 0825 … View more
Hi to all my Neighbors ....
Some may know I'm heading over seas soon...
Pleased to report Andrew Thomson is going to take over the ''ODD JOB MAN''...He's from a building trade back ground and I'm sure he will be able to help with your Jobs.. same Ph 021 0825 0819...and 021 1730 321..
Take care everyone...
Nigel

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1125 days ago

Lost Dog

Mark from Ilam

Parkstone Ave, ILam phone Jackson 02 236 39671

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1125 days ago

Dear Neighbourly

Matthew from

Crazy deals while stock last! 😜😜

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Plenty of other great deals in store so pop on in and see the friendly team at Leacroft … View more
Crazy deals while stock last! 😜😜

Bananas$1.68kg🍌🍌
🍌🍌🍌🍌🍌🍌🍌🍌
Bosh Pears $2.88 kg🍐🍐🍐🍐🍐🍐🍐🍐🍐

Red Grapes $5.88kg🍇🍇🍇🍇🍇🍇🍇🍇🍇

Plenty of other great deals in store so pop on in and see the friendly team at Leacroft St where fresh produce tastes best? 🍌🍇🍐🍐

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1125 days ago

WIN Rugby Tickets!

Ray White Bishopdale

Click on the link below to go in the draw to win tickets to next weekend's game!

1126 days ago

Craft with Resene, from the Australian Women's Weekly

The Team from Resene ColorShop Hornby

Get organised this year with these handy storage ideas for the office or kids’ corner. Create a colourful geometric inspired space with Resene paints.

Find out how to create your own.

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1126 days ago

New Zealand’s Most Trusted Cryptocurrency Exchange

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1127 days ago

Elusions double vaccination policy

Patrick Koot from Elusion Electrical Ltd

With waking to the news this morning there are 2 cases of covid in Christchurch (both unvaccinated) we thought it was timely to remind our valued clients all Elusion staff and family are double vaccinated and we make a commitment that all boosters available will be taken at first available … View moreWith waking to the news this morning there are 2 cases of covid in Christchurch (both unvaccinated) we thought it was timely to remind our valued clients all Elusion staff and family are double vaccinated and we make a commitment that all boosters available will be taken at first available opportunity.

All future staff will also need to be double vaccinated both because it is our believe we need to protect those who's homes we enter into but also mandated by government due to a school contract.

Also,if you have a job booked in and your unwell or have any covid exposure please phone and let us know.

Nga Mihi
Patrick, Shan and family

1126 days ago

Time Change. And maybe your will should too.

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You’ve built a life around the things and people that matter most. Updating your will is your opportunity to make sure the people and things you love are looked after when you pass away. It’s easy to update your will with Public Trust and we’ll help you answer important questions like…. … View moreYou’ve built a life around the things and people that matter most. Updating your will is your opportunity to make sure the people and things you love are looked after when you pass away. It’s easy to update your will with Public Trust and we’ll help you answer important questions like…. Read our latest blog about it at the link below.

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1127 days ago

How Does the Snorex Stop Snoring?

Denise from Oraltech Ltd

Ever wondered how the Snorex actually works to reduce your snoring 🧐💤

Follow the link below to find out more on our website 💕

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1127 days ago

Throwback Thursday: Eager fans

The Team Reporter from The Press

Hi ho, hi ho, it's off to the airport we go.

Crowds at Christchurch International Airport await the
arrival of Snow White and the Seven Dwarfs. The theatrical troupe performed at the Theatre Royal in May 1968.

Trans-Tasman jet flights had been landing at Christchurch for three years at … View more
Hi ho, hi ho, it's off to the airport we go.

Crowds at Christchurch International Airport await the
arrival of Snow White and the Seven Dwarfs. The theatrical troupe performed at the Theatre Royal in May 1968.

Trans-Tasman jet flights had been landing at Christchurch for three years at this point, Boeing 737s were replacing Viscounts on domestic services, and the airport terminal had been extended to cater for increasing air traffic.

However, people could still stand on the apron in front of the building to welcome travellers, restrained only by pipe and wire mesh barriers in the pre-terrorist age.

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1127 days ago

PRE-SALE now on!

Mags4Gifts

The team at New Zealand Gardener has been hard at work creating their new Houseplant Special Edition - an essential compendium for anyone who's interested in growing their own houseplants.

You can also get ahead of the game with their 2022 Garden Diary. The pages are flooded with moon … View more
The team at New Zealand Gardener has been hard at work creating their new Houseplant Special Edition - an essential compendium for anyone who's interested in growing their own houseplants.

You can also get ahead of the game with their 2022 Garden Diary. The pages are flooded with moon planting guides, a Māori lunar calendar, harvest recipes, garden DIYs, and garden fertiliser and pest deterrent recipes. A must for beginners and expert gardeners alike.

Enter the code 'SPECIAL' at checkout and save 25% off RRP
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1127 days ago

Does your community need a splash of paint?

Resene

It's back! Nominations are now open for Resene's Colour Your Community 2021! Apply now for up to $1000 worth of paints, wood stains and products to spruce up an area in your 'hood.

You can submit a nomination on behalf of your organisation, business, or for your own community … View more
It's back! Nominations are now open for Resene's Colour Your Community 2021! Apply now for up to $1000 worth of paints, wood stains and products to spruce up an area in your 'hood.

You can submit a nomination on behalf of your organisation, business, or for your own community project - whether that is the paint for a new mural for your community hall, a graffiti clean up or refresh of a local playground.

We’ll also be selecting five winning entries plus asking members to vote in the People’s Choice Award!
Nominate your community

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