Kainga - Brooklands, Christchurch

2492 days ago

Poll: Should cannabis be legalised?

Nicole Mathewson Reporter from The Press

Cannabis could soon be sold and grown legally in New Zealand, but in Christchurch it seems there is little rush to immerse the city's bars, cafes and shops in a new drug culture.

The Government announced on Tuesday that the public will decide on whether the drug should be legalised through … View more
Cannabis could soon be sold and grown legally in New Zealand, but in Christchurch it seems there is little rush to immerse the city's bars, cafes and shops in a new drug culture.

The Government announced on Tuesday that the public will decide on whether the drug should be legalised through a referendum at next year's general election.

What do you think? Vote in our poll and tell us your thoughts in the comments below. (Please write NFP if you don't want your comments published in The Press/Stuff)

Read more: www.stuff.co.nz...

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Should cannabis be legalised?
  • 34.7% Yes - for medicinal and recreational use
    34.7% Complete
  • 45.3% Yes - but only for medicinal use
    45.3% Complete
  • 19.3% No - not at all
    19.3% Complete
  • 0.7% I'm not sure/something else (tell us in the comments below)
    0.7% Complete
1421 votes
2493 days ago

Christchurch's chlorine-free drinking water target now end of July

Nicole Mathewson Reporter from The Press

It was May, then October, but now the Christchurch City Council hopes all residents will be able to enjoy a glass of chlorine-free water "most of the time" by the end of July.

The council says to reach that deadline it will need to reroute part of its water network to mainly use the … View more
It was May, then October, but now the Christchurch City Council hopes all residents will be able to enjoy a glass of chlorine-free water "most of the time" by the end of July.

The council says to reach that deadline it will need to reroute part of its water network to mainly use the pumping stations supplied by upgraded wells.

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2496 days ago

Duck Shooting

Carol from Redwood

To the ignorant duck shooter who thinks its ok to start firing your gun at 6.40am on a Saturday morning thanks very much. Should not be tolerated in a built up suburban area. HOW RUDE AND VERY ANNOYING. Go have your sick fun somewhere else. Some people actually like sleeping.

2487 days ago

Christchurch’s burning issue: Battery-sparked fires in waste

The Team from Christchurch City Council

A 12-month battery collection trial is under way in Christchurch amid rising concerns over battery-sparked fires in wheelie bin collection trucks and at processing facilities.

Under the collection trial, you can dispose of unwanted batteries used in common devices such as laptops and cell phones … View more
A 12-month battery collection trial is under way in Christchurch amid rising concerns over battery-sparked fires in wheelie bin collection trucks and at processing facilities.

Under the collection trial, you can dispose of unwanted batteries used in common devices such as laptops and cell phones for free at any of the following places:

✅Bunnings Tower Junction

✅Countdown Ferrymead

✅EcoDrop Parkhouse Road

✅EcoDrop Metro Place

✅EcoDrop Styx Mill

✅Mitre 10 Mega Papanui

✅New World Durham Street

For more information, head to Newsline: ccc.govt.nz...

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2487 days ago

We’re coming to Christchurch!

Laser Clinics New Zealand

Laser Clinics New Zealand is coming to Christchurch soon and we are looking to partner with a go-getter that knows the area and people. We are the world leader in laser hair removal, cosmetic injectables and skin treatments and are expanding to your city, so the Christchurch locals can see what all… View moreLaser Clinics New Zealand is coming to Christchurch soon and we are looking to partner with a go-getter that knows the area and people. We are the world leader in laser hair removal, cosmetic injectables and skin treatments and are expanding to your city, so the Christchurch locals can see what all the fuss is about!

We are a retail franchise, our model is a 50/50 partnership, which means the set-up costs are shared. The successful franchise partner would receive comprehensive training, ongoing support and a salary of $100K from day one!

Find out more about this opportunity with Laser Clinics New Zealand.
Learn more

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2487 days ago

Rocketman Movie Fundraiser Supporting St John

Michelle from Belfast

Rocketman - the movie of the life of Elton John is due for release at the end of May - are you keen to see it and would you like to support St John at the same time?

I'm Michelle and I'm a Charity Ambassador for St John. During 2019 I'm running events to raise funds and awareness … View more
Rocketman - the movie of the life of Elton John is due for release at the end of May - are you keen to see it and would you like to support St John at the same time?

I'm Michelle and I'm a Charity Ambassador for St John. During 2019 I'm running events to raise funds and awareness for what St John do.

Being held on Sunday 9th June, 6pm at Readings Cinema, The Palms this film promises to be a great night out for a great cause.

Tickets are $15 per person available whilst seats last.
To secure your ticket please email me with the number of tickets required. I will email you back the payment instructions and tickets will be confirmed on reciept of payment.

If you'd like to know more about my fundraising please check out my facebook page - there is also a link this fundraiser under the 'event' section.
www.facebook.com...

As this is a fundraiser I would appreciate if you can share this fare and wide amongst family and friends.

Thank you in advance for your help and I hope to see you on the 9th June!!

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2491 days ago

Sloe berries

Maija - stina from Swannanoa - Ohoka

I'm looking for some sloe berry seeds or plants to grow. Plse let me know if you have any that I can try growing

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2488 days ago

Bar stools x2

Gordon from Kainga - Brooklands

Ex Casino Bar Stools $10 the pair, pick up Kainga, to end Marshlands Rd

Price: $10

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2488 days ago

#DirtyRottenScoundrels caught on film... Hijinks and hilarity with our current production!

Robyn Eyles from North Canterbury Musicals (The North Canterbury Musical Society)

Watch our #DirtyRottenScoundrels on film. We just love the hijinks and hilarity of this production. Mother's Day performance starts 4pm. Don't miss out! www.ncms.co.nz... Final matinee!

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2488 days ago

Green thumbs wanted

Nicole Mathewson Reporter from The Press

More than 1600 native plants went into the ground at Styx Mill Conservation Reserve last weekend.

Now, the second of Trees for Canterbury's community planting events will be held at the Charlesworth Street Reserve on Sunday, May 19.

Trees for Canterbury and the Christchurch City … View more
More than 1600 native plants went into the ground at Styx Mill Conservation Reserve last weekend.

Now, the second of Trees for Canterbury's community planting events will be held at the Charlesworth Street Reserve on Sunday, May 19.

Trees for Canterbury and the Christchurch City Council's regional parks team will help establish native trees and shrubs in the reserve.

The reserve is being developed to re-establish an estuary-edge ecosystem, including salt-meadow, salt-marsh and coastal bush that are currently very rare or non-existent in the area.

Community planting: Charlesworth Street Reserve, 10am to 2pm, Sunday, May 19.

2490 days ago

Dirty Rotten Scoundrels with North Canterbury Musicals

Robyn from Woodend

Now on at Rangiora Town Hall 2-18 May. A great idea for Mother's Day this Sunday 4pm. I am so impressed with the hilarious hijinks, dancing and singing all with live orchestra. As always North Canterbury Musicals brings high calibre musical to Rangiora. I highly recommended getting along and… View moreNow on at Rangiora Town Hall 2-18 May. A great idea for Mother's Day this Sunday 4pm. I am so impressed with the hilarious hijinks, dancing and singing all with live orchestra. As always North Canterbury Musicals brings high calibre musical to Rangiora. I highly recommended getting along and see this production. I volunteer with this organisation and so proud of all those involved. www.ncms.co.nz...

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2488 days ago

You can say "No" to knocking

Consumer NZ

You have a right to say no to intrusive door-to-door sellers and now you can make the message clear with a "Do Not Knock" sticker from Consumer NZ.

We've campaigned for law changes to better protect consumers and the government has listened. Any door-to-door seller who ignores a … View more
You have a right to say no to intrusive door-to-door sellers and now you can make the message clear with a "Do Not Knock" sticker from Consumer NZ.

We've campaigned for law changes to better protect consumers and the government has listened. Any door-to-door seller who ignores a “Do Not Knock” sticker will soon risk prosecution under the Fair Trading Act.

Get your sticker today.

There's more to us than testing toasters - Consumer NZ.
Get your sticker

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2489 days ago

Sylvanian families

Sue from Belfast

Hi looking for a sylvanian large house for a little girls birthday present if anyone has one they are looking at selling pleaseeee
0274327229 thanks

2490 days ago

Dirty Rotten Scoundrels Musical - 2-18 May

Robyn Eyles from North Canterbury Musicals (The North Canterbury Musical Society)

North Canterbury Musicals presents a suave, sophisticated night of hi-jinks and hilarity. Performances are at 7:30pm Thursday-Saturday and 4pm Sundays at Rangiora Town Hall. For more information and to buy tickets, visit www.ncms.co.nz.... Tickets also available from 0508 iTICKET, Stan's 7 Day… View moreNorth Canterbury Musicals presents a suave, sophisticated night of hi-jinks and hilarity. Performances are at 7:30pm Thursday-Saturday and 4pm Sundays at Rangiora Town Hall. For more information and to buy tickets, visit www.ncms.co.nz.... Tickets also available from 0508 iTICKET, Stan's 7 Day Pharmacy Rangiora, or Kaiapoi i-Site.

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