Kainga - Brooklands, Christchurch

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840 days ago

Family Friendly Service and Discussion

Jeneane Hobby from Ashley Community Church Incorporated

Paul and Lesley Askin lead their next family-friendly monthly service - Sunday, 1 October - at the Ashley Community Church from 4.30 pm. Bring a plate of finger food for a shared meal afterwards.
Dress up warmly and remember to go before you come because there is no toilet on site.

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Paul and Lesley Askin lead their next family-friendly monthly service - Sunday, 1 October - at the Ashley Community Church from 4.30 pm. Bring a plate of finger food for a shared meal afterwards.
Dress up warmly and remember to go before you come because there is no toilet on site.

39 Canterbury St, Ashley
Enquiries to Paul or Lesley, Ph 021 140 2074
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846 days ago

WIN $100 to Celebrate Father's Day!

The Team from NZ Compare

Nominate your Dad to WIN!

Whether it's your pops, father-in-law, husband, Uncle or a friend, nominate in the comments below why they should WIN a $100 Prezzy® card.

Simply COMMENT to nominate the dad you think deserves to WIN. Don't miss out – reply now and share the love!

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Nominate your Dad to WIN!

Whether it's your pops, father-in-law, husband, Uncle or a friend, nominate in the comments below why they should WIN a $100 Prezzy® card.

Simply COMMENT to nominate the dad you think deserves to WIN. Don't miss out – reply now and share the love!

Out of ideas of what to get for Dad? Visit PriceMe for inspo!

Entries close on August 31st, 2023. Our team will contact the winner on September 1st, 2023.

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840 days ago

Happy Father's Day!

The Team from NZ Compare

Happy Father's Day to our wonderful neighbours! We hope you celebrate your dad, poppa, uncle, sons or brothers and remember the ones that can't be with us. May your day be filled with joy and cherished memories!

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841 days ago

Have you got your tickets yet?

Heart Foundation

For only $15 a ticket, you could win this brand-new, fully furnished home in Glenbrook, Auckland. Worth over $1 million and built to perfection by Jennian Homes, this home features four bedrooms, two bathrooms, a kitchen plus walk-in pantry, two beautiful living rooms and is only a short walk away … View moreFor only $15 a ticket, you could win this brand-new, fully furnished home in Glenbrook, Auckland. Worth over $1 million and built to perfection by Jennian Homes, this home features four bedrooms, two bathrooms, a kitchen plus walk-in pantry, two beautiful living rooms and is only a short walk away from Glenbrook Beach with stunning views out to Āwhitu Peninsula.

Make this property your permanent residence, a holiday home, rent it or even sell it – it could be all yours! Be in to win by purchasing your tickets today.
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841 days ago

Redwood Tennis Club Junior Tennis Registration Day

Peter from Northwood

Junior Registration Day is on Saturday 9th September at Redwood Tennis Clubroom on Main North Road. This will take place from 10am - 11.30am. The season of Tennis begins on Saturday 16th September. We welcome existing and new members to the club Juniors and Seniors.

841 days ago

Lost hubcap Holden Barina: lost on King street, Rangiora on Friday

Virginia from Rangiora

On Friday morning.

Please ring Virginia:

(02) 7419 1046

Free

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842 days ago

Green bin organics

Christchurch City Council

Christchurch City Council needs a new way to manage green bin organics. Residents say odours from the Organics Processing Plant in Bromley are affecting their health and quality of life.

A permanent solution won’t be up and running for another three to five years. Something is needed sooner, … View more
Christchurch City Council needs a new way to manage green bin organics. Residents say odours from the Organics Processing Plant in Bromley are affecting their health and quality of life.

A permanent solution won’t be up and running for another three to five years. Something is needed sooner, so five short-term options are being considered.

This change affects everyone, to learn more and give your feedback.
Find out more

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842 days ago

School Holidays

Adrenalin Forest Christchurch

School Holidays 🤩

Have you planned a visit to our park these school holidays?

Bring a BBQ and a Picnic out and enjoy the beautiful weather climbing and relaxing under the trees. 🌲

Make your booking NOW!!
www.adrenalin-forest.co.nz...

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842 days ago

Stunning Gemstone Necklaces created by Rae Mackay

Rae from Rangiora

Hello Neighbours

I have these beautiful crystal necklaces for sale. They are all one of a kind, made with love and absolutely beautiful. Would make a great gift!

1. Rose Quartz enhanced with natural 8mm crystals of Amethyst, Rhodonite and Malachite. $90

2. Captivating Golden Healer … View more
Hello Neighbours

I have these beautiful crystal necklaces for sale. They are all one of a kind, made with love and absolutely beautiful. Would make a great gift!

1. Rose Quartz enhanced with natural 8mm crystals of Amethyst, Rhodonite and Malachite. $90

2. Captivating Golden Healer enhanced with natural 8mm crystals of Obsidian, Hematite and Clear Quartz $95

3. Raw Amethyst enhanced enhanced with natural 8mm crystals of Tiger Eye $75

4. Stunning Labradorite $85

If you would like more info on any of these pendants please contact and I will send thru how these crystals can help you.

Viewing at Room to Heal in Rangiora

Contact me please

Negotiable

842 days ago

Hatching a plan

The Team from Resene ColorShop Papanui

Transform your hen house into a colourful garden feature with Resene paints.

Find out how to create your own with these easy step by step instructions.

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843 days ago

Canterbury v Taranaki at Rangiora A & P Showgrounds

Rae Mackay from Rangiora Menz Shed

Rangiora Menz Shed
Come and see our range of amazing woodwork and metal work items that will be for sale plus a range of second tools

Be part of a massive festival of rugby held at the Rangiora Showgrounds.

2:05 Canterbury takes on Taranaki.

12:05 North Canterbury hosts Ellesmere for the… View more
Rangiora Menz Shed
Come and see our range of amazing woodwork and metal work items that will be for sale plus a range of second tools

Be part of a massive festival of rugby held at the Rangiora Showgrounds.

2:05 Canterbury takes on Taranaki.

12:05 North Canterbury hosts Ellesmere for the 100th contest of the Southbridge Shield

11:00 – Colts

11:30 – Development

10:00 – U18’s

09:30 – U16’s

There will be plenty of fun with a carnival atmosphere. Food trucks, bouncy castle and plenty more.

Just $10 on the gate

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843 days ago

NEWJACK REACHER BOOK

Glenn from Belfast

WORTH DYING FOR BY LEE CHILD $10 Pickup Northwood, Belfast

Price: $10

847 days ago

Poll: Should you mow your neighbour's berm?

The Team from Neighbourly.co.nz

The sun is out, the grass is dry and you've fired up the mower. Your neighbour's half is looking a little overgrown, do you do theirs too?

Type 'Not For Print' if you wish your comments to be excluded from the We Say You Say column of your local paper.

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Should you mow your neighbour's berm?
  • 63.9% Yes, it's the neighbourly thing to do
    63.9% Complete
  • 30.7% No, they might start to expect it
    30.7% Complete
  • 3.7% I didn't know we were supposed to mow berms?
    3.7% Complete
  • 1.7% What's a berm?
    1.7% Complete
2425 votes
870 days ago

Poll: True or false? Drinking a glass of red wine every day is good for your heart.

The Team from Heart Foundation NZ

To find out the answer, click the link below and take our ‘Truth about alcohol' quiz.

www.heartfoundation.org.nz...

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True or false? Drinking a glass of red wine every day is good for your heart.
  • 50.1% True
    50.1% Complete
  • 49.9% False
    49.9% Complete
2429 votes
846 days ago

Government Passing 1ST Bill Today Behind Our Backs for 16 & 17 y/o's to VOTE

Robyn from Woodend

Just making NZ citizens aware .. So have copied and pasted from an e-mail from The Tax Payer Union.
Apologies for the last minute email but we thought you needed to know what is happening down in Wellington today. Jordan recently emailed you to let you know that Kieran McAnulty was attempting to … View more
Just making NZ citizens aware .. So have copied and pasted from an e-mail from The Tax Payer Union.
Apologies for the last minute email but we thought you needed to know what is happening down in Wellington today. Jordan recently emailed you to let you know that Kieran McAnulty was attempting to pass legislation to lower the voting age from 18 to 16 years old for local elections.

The Electoral (Lowering Voting Age for Local Elections and Polls) Legislation Bill was given only a few seconds of time for the title to be read out in Parliament and tabled.

The Bill establishes a new category of electors, named ‘youth electors’, and makes way for 16-year-olds and 17-year-olds to be registered on a youth electoral roll to vote in council elections. But where is the media's coverage of this?

At a minimum, such an important constitutional issue should be the subject of a referendum. The bad news is the Bill looks set to pass its first reading tomorrow.

Given the number of responses we received following our recent email on this subject, we know our supporters we be equally concerned about this.

If we do not make New Zealanders aware of what the Government is, yet again, trying to slip under the radar, this Bill will pass through remaining stages after the next election. Concerningly, post-election hype will likely mean that attention will shift away from this issue, making it easier for its advocates to quietly usher these changes through without fanfare nor scrutiny.

As proud promoters of democratic accountability, our position is not whether the lowering of the voting age is right or wrong, but rather that it represents such a significant change to our long-held democratic framework that it should be decided by the people – not politicians. We know our members hold very strong views on this and, at the very least, should be able to participate in a full and frank debate on the matter followed by a referendum. The significance of such a change cannot be underestimated.

Enter your humble Taxpayers’ Union.

Today we placed a full-page advertisement in the Wellington Post bringing the matter of Mr McAnulty's attempt to pass legislation to ‘lower the voting age’ to the wider public’s attention.
Whether you agree with Mr McAnulty or not, we say that the voting age is one of the most fundamental decisions in a democratic society. Any changes should be decided through a referendum not sneaked through unnoticed or under urgency.

Without a written constitution there is little New Zealanders can do except to push back on this kind of slippery constitutional change by ensuring that this type of underhand activity is called out. That’s why we are sending you this email to ask for your support again for a quick response advertising campaign.

We need to blow the whistle on what the Government is doing.

To coincide with the First Reading of the Electoral (Lowering Voting Age for Local Elections and Polls) Legislation Bill, we have managed to secure a last-minute deal for a nationwide advert in the New Zealand Herald tomorrow.

But we need your help to make it happen.

We believe that the New Zealand public will be hopping mad when they find out what Labour is trying to do now. Our polling indicates that New Zealanders overwhelmingly want to retain the status quo, that is, leave the voting age alone. It is not as if the country has a shortage of pressing matters that need urgent attention! Even Labour’s own voter base hates the idea of reducing the voting age – that's why we need to spread the word.

Labour knows the public would never support this, that’s why they are trying to sneak this through by stealth. But with the media just not covering this story, the only way to ensure that these important decisions are left with the people and not self-interested politicians, is to ask for you to support this campaign.

Callum Purves
Campaigns Manager
New Zealand Taxpayers’ Union.

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