Islington, Christchurch

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2009 days ago

Vintage furniture without the price tag...

The Team from Resene ColorShop Hornby

Give new pieces a vintage distressed paint effect look with this clever DIY technique.

Rejuvenate old furniture and give it a fresh new look with our favourite Resene colour.

Make the most of this weekend with this easy step by step project idea from Resene.
Find out how to create this quick and… View more
Give new pieces a vintage distressed paint effect look with this clever DIY technique.

Rejuvenate old furniture and give it a fresh new look with our favourite Resene colour.

Make the most of this weekend with this easy step by step project idea from Resene.
Find out how to create this quick and easy project yourself.

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2009 days ago

Want free gardening advice? *WIN*

Rachel Clare Reporter from NZ Gardener & Get Growing

Delivered every Friday to your email inbox, Get Growing is a free digital magazine that offers seasonal gardening advice from NZ Gardener magazine's team of experts.

Each week we answer your burning gardening questions and tell you the top tasks to do in your backyard this weekend.

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Delivered every Friday to your email inbox, Get Growing is a free digital magazine that offers seasonal gardening advice from NZ Gardener magazine's team of experts.

Each week we answer your burning gardening questions and tell you the top tasks to do in your backyard this weekend.

Sign up to Get Growing today and be in to win a 12-month subscription to NZ Gardener magazine! Currently celebrating its 75th year, NZ Gardener magazine features New Zealand’s most beautiful gardens and the people behind them, as well as practical ideas relevant to all gardeners.
Sign up now!

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2009 days ago

Get prepared for a stormy weekend

The Team from Christchurch City Council

Christchurch residents are being urged to spend some time clearing leaves from their gutters and drains as the city could get some stormy weather over the holiday weekend.

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2018 days ago

Could you see and/or smell the smoke that wafted over Christchurch on Tuesday?

Nicole Mathewson Reporter from The Press

A Christchurch garden centre has apologised for a burnoff​ that caused a thick blanket of smoke to cover the city.

Oderings Garden Centre on Philpotts Rd, Mairehau, confirmed the smoke was coming from a controlled burnoff on its land.

The haze of smoke was first seen in central Christchurch … View more
A Christchurch garden centre has apologised for a burnoff​ that caused a thick blanket of smoke to cover the city.

Oderings Garden Centre on Philpotts Rd, Mairehau, confirmed the smoke was coming from a controlled burnoff on its land.

The haze of smoke was first seen in central Christchurch just before 10am on Tuesday. It was still there at 11.30am.

Oderings marketing manager Pamela Smith said the company had thought it was allowed to burn organic plant material on its site.

"We can only hope that the people of Christchurch can accept our sincere apologies and understand that this was a genuine misunderstanding on our behalf," she said.

2009 days ago

Police appeal for information following Ashburton + Christchurch incidents

The Team from Neighbourly.co.nz

Police are appealing to anyone with a dash mounted camera who was travelling on Ryans Road, Pound Road and West Coast Road near the Yaldhurst Road roundabout, Christchurch, between 7am and 7.45am on Friday 24 May.

Also anyone travelling on West Coast Road between Yaldhurst Road and Darfield … View more
Police are appealing to anyone with a dash mounted camera who was travelling on Ryans Road, Pound Road and West Coast Road near the Yaldhurst Road roundabout, Christchurch, between 7am and 7.45am on Friday 24 May.

Also anyone travelling on West Coast Road between Yaldhurst Road and Darfield between 6am and 7.30am on Friday 24 May.

Police are looking to locate a light blue 4X4, which has a large LED light bar on the front bull bars, in relation to a series of incidents in Ashburton.

If you have information that may assist Police in locating the vehicle please contact Detective Clare of the Ashburton Police directly on 021 1911568, (03) 363 7400 or Crimestoppers on 0800 555.

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2010 days ago

Nominations open for Women of Influence Awards!

Women of Influence

Nominate the local hero or thought-leader in your community for the 2019 Women of Influence Awards. Whether she’s involved in grassroots community work or a global leader, recognise the passionate women who are creating real change and forging a path for others.

Head to … View more
Nominate the local hero or thought-leader in your community for the 2019 Women of Influence Awards. Whether she’s involved in grassroots community work or a global leader, recognise the passionate women who are creating real change and forging a path for others.

Head to www.womenofinfluence.co.nz for more information.
Nominate now

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2012 days ago

Christchurch school pupils keen to lift spirits with wasteland adventure zone

Nicole Mathewson Reporter from The Press

Primary school pupils are driving plans for an adventure park in Christchurch's red zone to "lift the community" still affected by the city's earthquakes.

If approved, Adventure Ave would be built be on unused land north of Woodchester Ave in Richmond. It would offer plenty of … View more
Primary school pupils are driving plans for an adventure park in Christchurch's red zone to "lift the community" still affected by the city's earthquakes.

If approved, Adventure Ave would be built be on unused land north of Woodchester Ave in Richmond. It would offer plenty of green space, outdoor activities such as featuring swings, bike tracks, tree huts, and a food court.

The project still faces several hurdles, including an estimated $30,000 built cost and rules limiting transitional projects in the red zone to a five-year lease.

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2010 days ago

Electronic Whiteboard

Sheryl from Rolleston

- Surface in OK condition, scrolls to second screen
- Printer not working - unsure why
- Whiteboard size: 196mm x 100mm

Buyer must pick up from Addington, Christchurch

Price: $40

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2011 days ago

Christchurch stadium could cost almost $1 billion to build and operate

Nicole Mathewson Reporter from The Press

The cost of running Christchurch's long-awaited stadium may be as much as $450 million for the first 25 years of its life, equating to $1.5m a month.

But the city council expects revenue from the stadium to "largely offset these costs".

The stadium, still more than four years away … View more
The cost of running Christchurch's long-awaited stadium may be as much as $450 million for the first 25 years of its life, equating to $1.5m a month.

But the city council expects revenue from the stadium to "largely offset these costs".

The stadium, still more than four years away from opening, could cost up to $520m to build, with construction expected to get under way in late 2020.

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2011 days ago

Missing cat

Sandy from Yaldhurst

MISSING: Our dear much loved Mr Tibbs has gone missing in Yaldhurst Delamain. Normally always near or in our house. He is a big cat, chipped, fixed, tabby with white socks. Super friendly. Missing since 22 March. 😭

2011 days ago

Poll: Have you struggled to arrange childcare as a result of today's teacher strike?

Stacey Reporter from Stuff

Across the country, close to 50,000 primary, intermediate and secondary school teachers have said they will walk off the job for a one-day "mega-strike".

Education Minister Chris Hipkins, in the lead-up to the strike, said the offer to primary and secondary teachers worth $1.2 billion … View more
Across the country, close to 50,000 primary, intermediate and secondary school teachers have said they will walk off the job for a one-day "mega-strike".

Education Minister Chris Hipkins, in the lead-up to the strike, said the offer to primary and secondary teachers worth $1.2 billion over four years would not be increased.

To read more, click here

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Have you struggled to arrange childcare as a result of today's teacher strike?
  • 13.9% Yes
    13.9% Complete
  • 29.8% No
    29.8% Complete
  • 56.3% Does not impact me
    56.3% Complete
1184 votes
2011 days ago

Missing cat

Ashleigh from Lincoln

Hector has been missing for 8 months now from Flemington subdivision in Lincoln , we have hope that someone has been giving him a warm loving home for this time he has been gone . We would love our boy home where he belongs so if everyone could please keep an eye out for our boy hector please , … View moreHector has been missing for 8 months now from Flemington subdivision in Lincoln , we have hope that someone has been giving him a warm loving home for this time he has been gone . We would love our boy home where he belongs so if everyone could please keep an eye out for our boy hector please , he’s a large grey fluffy male with green eyes - also desexed , he got lost on the night of Monday the 5th of November 2018 . We were new to the area then so he won’t know his way home

2011 days ago

Renovator Multi-tool Mega Kit - brand new - box never opened

Grant from Halswell

Includes 100 piece accessory pack. 8 angle settings. Six speed settings. For sawing, scraping, cutting and grinding.

Features and benefits:

Ideal for metal, wood, tile and plastic.

Precise oscillating action.
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Includes 100 piece accessory pack. 8 angle settings. Six speed settings. For sawing, scraping, cutting and grinding.

Features and benefits:

Ideal for metal, wood, tile and plastic.

Precise oscillating action.

Jig saw, sander, electric scraper, electric grinder and more.

Lightweight and easy to use.

These sell in the shops for $199, so grab this bargain!

Pick up from Middleton in Christchurch

Price: $95

2011 days ago

Talofa and Happy Samoa Language Week!

The Team from Neighbourhood Support New Zealand

Samoa Language Week is an opportunity for every New Zealander to come together to help protect the stories, cultures and traditions our Pacific languages hold, for the benefit of future generations.

In honour of this month's national campaign, here's some common words you can learn to … View more
Samoa Language Week is an opportunity for every New Zealander to come together to help protect the stories, cultures and traditions our Pacific languages hold, for the benefit of future generations.

In honour of this month's national campaign, here's some common words you can learn to say and use in Samoan while out supporting our young people.

#NSNZsupportingouryoungpeople

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2011 days ago

Severe weather watch - strong winds expected

The Team from Neighbourly.co.nz

Area: Canterbury Plains including Christchurch and Banks Peninsula
Valid: 24 hours from 3:00pm Wednesday to 3:00pm Thursday
Forecast: Northwest winds may approach severe gale in exposed places at times, especially near the foothills and about Banks Peninsula.

Area: Otago and Southland
Valid: … View more
Area: Canterbury Plains including Christchurch and Banks Peninsula
Valid: 24 hours from 3:00pm Wednesday to 3:00pm Thursday
Forecast: Northwest winds may approach severe gale in exposed places at times, especially near the foothills and about Banks Peninsula.

Area: Otago and Southland
Valid: 9 hours from 2:00pm to 11:00pm Wednesday
Forecast: Northwest winds may approach severe gale in exposed places during this time.

Please note, that for western areas of the South Island, this is a significant rain event and that total accumulations may exceed 500mm in some places by the end of the week.

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