Kainga - Brooklands, Christchurch

2752 days ago

Cyclist numbers step up a gear

The Team from Christchurch City Council

More than 887,000 cycle trips were recorded by seven cycle counter sites across the city in the last 12 months. That's an extra 88,500 cycle trips on last year's recording.
Head to Newsline for more: bit.ly...

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2760 days ago

Council seeks feedback on extending slow speed zone

The Team from Christchurch City Council

We’re proposing to extend the central city’s 30km/h slow speed zones – and make short sections of Oxford Terrace and Antigua Street near the Hospital 10km/h.
Consultation opens today, so have your say!
For more information, check out our Newsline story: bit.ly...

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2752 days ago

Win with Stuff Pix

Stuff Pix

Win 1 of 10 Stuff Pix vouchers to watch Avengers: Infinity War, simply by liking this post! Watch a dizzying array of Marvel cinematic universe heroes in the fight against their gravest threat yet, the result is thrilling.

You can rent Avengers: Infinity War on Stuff Pix today
Watch now

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2752 days ago

Splash out this winter with some COLOUR

Resene

Just because it's cold outside, doesn't mean you have to stay blue! Your local Resene store is offering TWO Resene Cardholder offers for a limited time only.

1) Buy one Resene 60-80ml testpot, get one FREE.
2) And, get 25% off the normal price of Resene premium paints, sealers, … View more
Just because it's cold outside, doesn't mean you have to stay blue! Your local Resene store is offering TWO Resene Cardholder offers for a limited time only.

1) Buy one Resene 60-80ml testpot, get one FREE.
2) And, get 25% off the normal price of Resene premium paints, sealers, primers and wood stains 10L.

If you don’t have a Resene DIY card, sign up for your free card at your local Resene ColorShop or on the right here.
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These paint offers are available until 10 September 2018. www.resene.co.nz/promo Find out more.
Find out more

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2753 days ago

Revised red zone offer

The Team from Christchurch City Council

The Government will offer uninsured property owners in the residential red zone the same buy-out terms offered to those with insurance.
For more on today's announcement, head to Newsline: bit.ly...

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2753 days ago

Private sale - 4 bedroom home across the road from the beach

Sharon from Waimairi Beach

Luxury beachside property with all the trimmings and amenities nearby including the new high school (2019), QEII pool leisure centre, Bottle Lake Forest and beach across the road !

Welcome to the sought after North Shore…

Originally a show home for ‘North Aston’, this upmarket family home… View more
Luxury beachside property with all the trimmings and amenities nearby including the new high school (2019), QEII pool leisure centre, Bottle Lake Forest and beach across the road !

Welcome to the sought after North Shore…

Originally a show home for ‘North Aston’, this upmarket family home shines amongst many others.

Friendly family residents make you feel welcome immediately and look out for each other.

Large floor space (255M), single level on 700M secure section offers loads of room and multiple living spaces including two lounge areas to chill and/or entertain at the same time !

Cosy heating for winter including gas central heating (reticulated) throughout, heated bathroom floors and the best feature, a large gas fire. Double glazing. Summer cooling is provided by a (new) heat pump but the best method is to open all those double doors and enjoy the amazing indoor outdoor flow. You will want to dine al-fresco all summer. Sheltered from the easterly. Both gas & electricity energy sources. Alarm system and central heating controller provided.

Established garden with a feature fishpond, viewed though the curved dining room window (Goldfish are negotiable).

Chattels: Blinds, curtains, fixed floor coverings, light fittings, stove, antenna / dish, range hood, gas hub, gas fire, heat pump, garage remotes (x3), house alarm, garden shed.

So grab the bikes, boards and kids and be ready for the best summers ever.
TM Listing No 1715663543

Negotiable

2753 days ago

When do you need to change your vehicles serpentine belt?

Hamish from

If you ask any auto repair and service shop, or automotive maintenance shop, they will tell you that vehicle owner’s often fail to replace their car’s serpentine belt in a timely manner. Years ago, auto mechanics had to replace multiple v-belts when they worked on a car. Today, one belt, called… View moreIf you ask any auto repair and service shop, or automotive maintenance shop, they will tell you that vehicle owner’s often fail to replace their car’s serpentine belt in a timely manner. Years ago, auto mechanics had to replace multiple v-belts when they worked on a car. Today, one belt, called a serpentine belt, replaces these.

The old rule of thumb to determine when to replace a serpentine belt was when a belt had numerous cracks across the different “ribs” per inch of belt. The attached picture shows a belt with numerous cracks per inch. If you don’t address a belt that needs to be replaced, you risk the belt breaking and being stranded on the side of the road. Most serpentine belts will need replacing once every 5 years, depending on the number of kilometres you drive.

In recent years, this has changed. New technology in the rubber used to make serpentine belts keeps them from developing cracks. These belts do need to be replaced, however. The rubber on the belt wears much like a tyre does. Over time, the belt will loose rubber and the gaps between the “ribs” will become deeper. Auto mechanics use a depth gauge to measure the wear of the belt. Trusted repair shops, like Auto Super Shoppe Rangiora, will inform customers when their belt has too much wear and needs to be replaced.

Make sure your automotive repair shop checks your belt(s) at each oil change and advises you of the condition.

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2753 days ago

Quote of the day!

Lauren from SwiftDry Clotheslines NZ

From mountain biking to gardening, getting dirty is all a part of the fun. Do you agree?

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2753 days ago

Lemons

Sarah from Woodend

I have lots of lemons picked today for sale, make me an offer on price and how many you want

Negotiable

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2757 days ago

RANGIORA SUNDAY MARKET.

Arthur from Rangiora

We would like to have a fresh vege stall at the RANGIORA SUNDAY MARKET. If you know of a vege grower or you are a grower give me a call for a stall on 03 745 91 48. Arthur. Thank you.
Don't for get, the market is on this Sunday 19th August from 10 am to 3 pm.

2754 days ago

FREE bus ticket to Blenheim Thursday 30th August. contact me

Trish from Rangiora

bus ticket bought for myself on wrong day. Leaving Waikuku on Intercity 2.35pm next Thursday. If anyone can use it I'm happy for it to be used. You wouldn't have to go all the way to Blenheim if that didn't suit.

Free

2757 days ago

Do you want year-round lights at the botanic gardens?

Georgia Reporter from Stuff

Hi Christchurch,

What did you think of your city's Botanic D'Lights festival? About 136,000 people visited the event over five nights last week. And now your city's gardens are set to be lit up all year round, thanks to a new light installation. However some ratepayers have … View more
Hi Christchurch,

What did you think of your city's Botanic D'Lights festival? About 136,000 people visited the event over five nights last week. And now your city's gardens are set to be lit up all year round, thanks to a new light installation. However some ratepayers have questioned the $900,000 cost to keep the Armstrong Lawn area adjacent to Rolleston Ave, lit.

So let's hear your thoughts. Are you happy for your rates to go towards the lighting display? Or do you think the money should be best spent elsewhere? Let us know in the replies!
(Please add "NFP/not for print" if you do not want your images/comments used on Stuff).

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2754 days ago

Christchurch ready for refugees

The Team from Christchurch City Council

Christchurch will welcome new refugees to the city for the first time in eight years.
For more on Saturday's announcement, head to Newsline: bit.ly...

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2754 days ago

Vote for us

Mei Leng Wong Reporter from NZ Gardener & Get Growing

Exciting news! Our gorgeous bee-friendly September 2017 issue is up for Best Cover in the Magshop People's Choice Award 2018. We need your votes to come out on top! Click through the link to vote for us, and put yourself in the draw to win a De’longhi PrimaDonna coffee machine valued at … View moreExciting news! Our gorgeous bee-friendly September 2017 issue is up for Best Cover in the Magshop People's Choice Award 2018. We need your votes to come out on top! Click through the link to vote for us, and put yourself in the draw to win a De’longhi PrimaDonna coffee machine valued at $2,499.99, and two De’longhi Distinta Flair Breakfast packages valued at $419.98.

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2754 days ago

Share your green tips to WIN!

Countdown

Got any great ways we can all help the environment? Any green tips, tricks or habits that others might not know about? Check out our page to see all the amazing entries we have received so far! Share your own and you could win one of 10 Countdown gift cards, worth $100 each! It’s all part of our … View moreGot any great ways we can all help the environment? Any green tips, tricks or habits that others might not know about? Check out our page to see all the amazing entries we have received so far! Share your own and you could win one of 10 Countdown gift cards, worth $100 each! It’s all part of our commitment to helping our environment thrive. Share tips now

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