Ilam, Christchurch

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1224 days ago

Sign up for our Tokyo Olympics newsletter

Angela Quigan Reporter from Stuff

Hi neighbours,

The Tokyo Olympics are about to kick off, and some of our country's best sports stars are set to represent New Zealand on the world stage.

The opening ceremony takes place on Friday (about 11pm NZ time), and the Games will run through until August 8.

Over the next … View more
Hi neighbours,

The Tokyo Olympics are about to kick off, and some of our country's best sports stars are set to represent New Zealand on the world stage.

The opening ceremony takes place on Friday (about 11pm NZ time), and the Games will run through until August 8.

Over the next two-and-a-half weeks, some of the world’s best athletes competing in a range of sports will battle it out in Tokyo in the hopes of walking away with a medal.

So get your New Zealand flags and popcorn ready and sign up for our Tokyo Olympics newsletter to have all the highlights, talking points, medal tally and analysis delivered to your inbox every day. Click here.

We'll also be live blogging our Kiwi athletes' events every day of the Games. Just bookmark this page to stay up to date.

1222 days ago

Modwood

Deborah from Bishopdale

Due to the shortage of wood we may have to build our new decking with Modwood. It is more expensive but apparently does not need any ongoing maintenance.

Can anyone advise us if there are any other disadvantages in using Modwood?

Deborah & David phone 359 3478

1222 days ago

Strengthening digital skills for industry

Competenz

Low levels of digital literacy among staff is a challenge facing many manufacturing businesses, and strengthening those skills is not only essential to meet rapid technological changes in the workplace, it’s vital to increasing productivity.

“As technology progresses and we move further into… View more
Low levels of digital literacy among staff is a challenge facing many manufacturing businesses, and strengthening those skills is not only essential to meet rapid technological changes in the workplace, it’s vital to increasing productivity.

“As technology progresses and we move further into Industry 4.0, workers must be upskilled to keep pace with new systems and processes, especially older employees who are not digital natives, but who have invaluable experience in their fields,” says Competenz Sector Manager Jahn Vannisselroy

Competenz has developed a new micro-credential to meet the demands brought about by Industry 4.0.
Read the full article here

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1222 days ago

Supporting KidsCan is easy through the Trade Me Kindness Store

Trade Me

Hi there!

Here at Trade Me we're chuffed to let you know we’ve launched our Kindness Store again for winter, supporting KidsCan and the great work they do making sure our tamariki have a fair start – after all, little Kiwis can’t learn when they’re hungry, wet, and cold.

We’ve… View more
Hi there!

Here at Trade Me we're chuffed to let you know we’ve launched our Kindness Store again for winter, supporting KidsCan and the great work they do making sure our tamariki have a fair start – after all, little Kiwis can’t learn when they’re hungry, wet, and cold.

We’ve stocked the store with all the essentials. Think fleece-lined rain coats and shoes to keep kids warm and dry, and warm, healthy food.

Just pick, click, and give now – we take care of the rest, making sure your purchase gets to KidsCan.
Learn more

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1223 days ago

Secure your bull team now with no upfront cost!

PGG Wrightson

Apply for a Defer-A-Bull purchase agreement today – a simple, cost effective solution when sourcing your dairy service bulls.

Secure your bull team early with no repayments until bulls are sold.
Find out more

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1223 days ago

Dear Neighbourly

Matthew from

Saturday deals while holidays are still here!!! 😁😋

- Agria Potatoes / 5kg - $3.99 bag 🥔🥔
- Fuji Apples / small - 88¢ kg 🍎🍎 good for school lunch boxes!!!

- Avocados - 5 for $3!!!
🥑🥑
- Persimmons - $5.88 kg 🍊🍊… View more
Saturday deals while holidays are still here!!! 😁😋

- Agria Potatoes / 5kg - $3.99 bag 🥔🥔
- Fuji Apples / small - 88¢ kg 🍎🍎 good for school lunch boxes!!!

- Avocados - 5 for $3!!!
🥑🥑
- Persimmons - $5.88 kg 🍊🍊
- Tamirillos - $9.88 kg!!
- Pumpkin - 88¢ ea
- Fresh Red Grapes - $2.99 kg🍇🍇

Lots more deals in store so pop on in and see the friendly team at Leacroft St where fresh produce tastes best of all!! 🥔🍇🥑🍎😋😁

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1223 days ago

Colourful Planters with Succulents

Paul from Ilam

Pricing from $5 to $8 depending on size.
Great for the home or office. Made from renewable source PLA plastic.
Drought tolerant so you don't need to water them every day or two.
Can be viewed in Avonhead.

Price: $5

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1225 days ago

Help find a place that fixes gold jewlwery

Heidi from Burnside

Can anyone help me find a jeweler who can fix this gold chain for me. I also have another chain that needs a new clip.
Thanks neighbors

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1224 days ago

Do you have a great spinach recipe?

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 now on the hunt for spinach recipes, so send your best ones to mailbox@nzgardener.co.nz before July 26, 2021.

Every published recipe wins a copy of our special edition Homegrown Recipes.

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1224 days ago

Rose Hughes’ latest project gives an old wooden crate a charming second life.

The Team from Resene ColorShop Hornby

Give an old wooden crate a charming second life with Resene.

Find out how to create your own.

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1224 days ago

Bowel screening is on its way!

West Coast District Health Board

If you are 60–74 years old, look out for the kit. When you receive it, use it, attach the unique label that identifies the sample as yours and post it back straight away together with the consent form dated for the date you used the kit.

Put simply – this little kit could save your life.
Find out more

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1224 days ago

Navy Band In Concert

Royal New Zealand Navy Band

Kia Ora Christchurch, The Navy Band is heading south for a special, one-night-only concert in Christchurch's James Hay Theatre.

Join us for a night showcasing of all that the Navy Band can do. Featuring brilliant overtures, classic military marches, some fantastic soloists, three wonderful … View more
Kia Ora Christchurch, The Navy Band is heading south for a special, one-night-only concert in Christchurch's James Hay Theatre.

Join us for a night showcasing of all that the Navy Band can do. Featuring brilliant overtures, classic military marches, some fantastic soloists, three wonderful singers and our famous Big Band. There will be songs you know and love alongside music composed just for the Navy Band to tell our story and the story of your Navy.

Tickets are available from Ticketek and start from just $10

I look forward to seeing you there,

Petty Officer, Philip Wiley
RNZN Band
Book now

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1227 days ago

Record number of people attend Christchurch Brick Show

Nicole Mathewson Reporter from The Press

Last weekend's show at Christchurch Arena featured more than 200 LEGO exhibits of iconic buildings, recognisable landscapes and movie scenes.

One exhibit was a microscale model of the Christchurch Museum and The Arts Centre, Te Matatiki Toi Ora, as well as a section of the Botanical Gardens … View more
Last weekend's show at Christchurch Arena featured more than 200 LEGO exhibits of iconic buildings, recognisable landscapes and movie scenes.

One exhibit was a microscale model of the Christchurch Museum and The Arts Centre, Te Matatiki Toi Ora, as well as a section of the Botanical Gardens and a row of historic houses.

Organiser Treena-Marie Aldridge said this year’s show featured the biggest exhibits ever displayed since the Christchurch Brick Show began in 2012.

The Brick Show was cancelled in 2020 and the exhibits for this year were at least two years in the making.

About 22,000 people went through the door over the two days, a record number, organisers said.

The next Christchurch Brick Show will be held on July 16 and 17 next year.

Did you go along this year?

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1225 days ago

Thank you to the People of Christchurch from Registered Charity NZ Gifts of Love and Strength

Vicki from Papanui

From our Facebook page on: NZ Gifts of Love and Strength

Where do we start to say thank you....❣💐🤗

The kindness and generosity we have seen from the people of Christchurch in these past few days has simply blown us away.

Well done Angela Grocott for initiating this and allowing us to … View more
From our Facebook page on: NZ Gifts of Love and Strength

Where do we start to say thank you....❣💐🤗

The kindness and generosity we have seen from the people of Christchurch in these past few days has simply blown us away.

Well done Angela Grocott for initiating this and allowing us to collaborate and bring on more collection points to grow it in size and guide you.

We thought we might have needed a small portion of a truck going to Westport but you amazing people FILLED the entire truck.

We sorted everything into sizes, summer, winter, new, second hand and labelled it all to make it a lot easier for them when it arrived in Westport. A massive job but we wanted to relieve some of the stress off them of just receiving boxes of unknown items.

Thank you to our amazing helpers that we roped in, Rose who popped in to see what donated goods we needed and was roped in to help sort out donated goods at Vicki's house all day, to all the amazing family helpers at Angela's house, Rachael's House, Michelle and Lynettes house thank you.

Kevin, Aaron from TIL Freight thank you from the bottom of our hearts. Aaron to back into what most of us would consider an impossible driveway , your determination paid off, and made less walking for us at one address. Kevin for helping load items the extra manpower was appreciated.

We have spoken to Samara in charge of Civil Defence donations in Westport tonight she is blown away by what is arriving and thanks you all so much for your love, kindness and generosity.

One plea from Westport Civil Defence Donation Centre please do not head over by yourselves with trailer loads of furniture etc they have NOWHERE to store it. Please bear with them for a week or so whilst they sort themselves out. She said remember they are only a small town of 5,000 and hence not having not much space.

There is also no accommodation if you want to go and help as those who have no homes are staying in the only hotels and motels so unless you know people or have a campervan etc there is nowhere in Westport for you to stay.

Donations to the mayoral relief fund would be greatly appreciated.

Please follow our facebook page to see the other work we do with care packages for victims of trauma and all new red cross refugee families.

1225 days ago

Peter William’s Natural Joint Secret

Koru Nutrition

Peter Williams reports a natural cream that supports his joints and helps to keep him active.

“When I get up in the morning, I want to know that my joints are healthy, flexible and ready for the day.”

“I recommend Koru FX cream by Koru Nutrition. It’s New Zealand made, natural, fast … View more
Peter Williams reports a natural cream that supports his joints and helps to keep him active.

“When I get up in the morning, I want to know that my joints are healthy, flexible and ready for the day.”

“I recommend Koru FX cream by Koru Nutrition. It’s New Zealand made, natural, fast acting and long lasting. It has become NZ’s #1 fastest growing topical joint and muscle support cream and I can see why.”

“Ask for Koru Nutrition’s Koru FX cream next time you’re in the pharmacy and try it for yourself.”
Find out more

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