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The Prospa Local Business Hero Awards are back! We're looking for local businesses that have stood out over the last 12 months - and by nominating a business in your community you could win some incredible prizes. Got an amazing mechanic? Know a super friendly pharmacist? Maybe you're … View moreThe Prospa Local Business Hero Awards are back! We're looking for local businesses that have stood out over the last 12 months - and by nominating a business in your community you could win some incredible prizes. Got an amazing mechanic? Know a super friendly pharmacist? Maybe you're gatekeeping a fab hairdresser. But it's time to spill!
Champion the incredible local businesses that make our New Zealand Neighbourhoods special by nominating them to be the 2025 Prospa Local Business Hero.
Nominations are now open – nominate your Local Business Hero now.
Our experts deliver fast, cost-effective Feasibility Assessments so you can move ahead with confidence. Plus, if you choose Cato Bolam for your project, we’ll credit the cost back to you. Call us today: 0800 2 CATOBOLAM
Thinking of buying or developing land? What’s the first question you … View moreOur experts deliver fast, cost-effective Feasibility Assessments so you can move ahead with confidence. Plus, if you choose Cato Bolam for your project, we’ll credit the cost back to you. Call us today: 0800 2 CATOBOLAM
Thinking of buying or developing land? What’s the first question you should ask? 🔍
✅ What can I build on this site? (Zoning & planning rules)
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Fire and Emergency - Canterbury have shared that they are responding to a large building fire this afternoon in Maces Road, Bromley.
A large fire has broken out in a Christchurch commercial building, spreading smoke across the city.
Fire and Emergency NZ said the Anzac, Christchurch City, … View moreFire and Emergency - Canterbury have shared that they are responding to a large building fire this afternoon in Maces Road, Bromley.
A large fire has broken out in a Christchurch commercial building, spreading smoke across the city.
Fire and Emergency NZ said the Anzac, Christchurch City, Woolston and Spreydon stations responded to the blaze on Maces Rd in Bromley at 12.52pm on Monday. Thick black smoke could be seen rising from the fire and was visible across the city.
Residents across the city were impacted by smoke from a large controlled burn-off near Bottle Lake Forest Park on Monday morning which is separate to this incident.
What you need to know:
- If the smoke is impacting your property, please close all doors and windows.
- You are asked to stay away from the area to allow crews to safely extinguish this fire.
We've all been on a summer roadie and experienced first-hand the state of our roads.
If you've ever been stuck in a summer traffic jam, had near-misses on dangerous turns or feared for your life on clifftops (while the car behind you is tail-gating!) - you may have an opinion on this … View moreWe've all been on a summer roadie and experienced first-hand the state of our roads.
If you've ever been stuck in a summer traffic jam, had near-misses on dangerous turns or feared for your life on clifftops (while the car behind you is tail-gating!) - you may have an opinion on this one.
Tell us what main road or highway you think needs some serious attention across the country, and why!
A progressive disease
I wasn’t an overweight child, but from as young as 5 years I can recall comparing myself unfavourably with two painfully thin twins in my dance class and thinking that was what I was supposed to look like. I’m not sure how I got the idea that I should be very thin.
Australian native. Popular landscaping plant. Lomandra Lime Tuff is a compact plant with fine, lime green leaves that stay lush all year round. Simple, elegant and good looking. In summer small, fragrant, yellow flower spikes emerge. Grows approximately 50 x 50cm.
Do you make tomato relish or soup?
We have surplus tomatoes.
Happy to give you 2kgs of great tomatoes for 1kg of relish of soup that you make out of them.
Send me a message and we'll swap numbers.
I have 80+ pots of raspberry plants to offload (plus some thornless blackberries)
I'm open to swapping plants for other produce including relish, jam, whatever you make.
I charge half of what the stores charge. The more you buy the better the deal.
These are fantastic fruiters (red … View moreI have 80+ pots of raspberry plants to offload (plus some thornless blackberries)
I'm open to swapping plants for other produce including relish, jam, whatever you make.
I charge half of what the stores charge. The more you buy the better the deal.
These are fantastic fruiters (red raspberries - Heritage, Cluther & Lewis)
Happy to give advice re how to grow them and not have the roots spread.
Send me a message and we'll swap phone numbers.
Do you make tomato relish or soup?
We have surplus tomatoes.
Happy to give you 2kgs of great tomatoes for 1kg of relish of soup that you make out of them.
Send me a message and we'll swap numbers.
I have 80+ pots of raspberry plants to get rid of (plus some thornless blackberries)
I'm open to swapping plants for other produce including relish, jam, whatever you make.
I charge half of what the stores charge. The more you buy the better the deal.
These are fantastic fruiters (red… View moreI have 80+ pots of raspberry plants to get rid of (plus some thornless blackberries)
I'm open to swapping plants for other produce including relish, jam, whatever you make.
I charge half of what the stores charge. The more you buy the better the deal.
These are fantastic fruiters (red raspberries - Heritage, Cluther & Lewis)
Happy to give advice re how to grow them and not have the roots spread.
Send me a message and we'll swap phone numbers.
Is Food a Problem for You?
Addictive Eaters Anonymous day of open meetings
Free to attend - all welcome
Saturday 5 April
Morning session 9am - 12pm and afternoon session 1.30pm - 4pm.
Aldersgate Centre, 309 Durham Street North, Christchurch
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Ph 021 084 37041
Size 34. A simple, sleeveless, A-lined, Empire waist dress, covered with a beautiful long sleeved, lace studded diamante coat. Made with love by my mother. Precious memories but want someone else to benefit from it. View in Rangiora. Ph 021 084 37041.
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Create a mini glasshouse environment finished in Resene Waterborne Woodsman Pitch Black to extend your growing season – perfect for early spring planting, hardening off seedlings and making the most of small growing spaces. Find out how to create your own with these easy step by step … View moreCreate a mini glasshouse environment finished in Resene Waterborne Woodsman Pitch Black to extend your growing season – perfect for early spring planting, hardening off seedlings and making the most of small growing spaces. Find out how to create your own with these easy step by step instructions.
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