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1465 days ago

Christchurch barista of the year surprised by nomination

Jake Kenny Reporter from Community News

If you’re after a good brew, Fumi Takai is the man for you.

The Japanese native and long-term Cantabrian recently won outstanding barista of the year at the Canterbury Hospitality Awards, and said he didn’t know he was nominated until one of his customers told him.

Stationed at Riverside … View more
If you’re after a good brew, Fumi Takai is the man for you.

The Japanese native and long-term Cantabrian recently won outstanding barista of the year at the Canterbury Hospitality Awards, and said he didn’t know he was nominated until one of his customers told him.

Stationed at Riverside Market in the central city since October 2019, Takai’s Espresso Studio by Fushoken has become a staple caffeine hotspot for many who work in the CBD.

Takai found out about his nomination two weeks prior to the ceremony when a customer began to congratulate him. Confused, he searched Facebook and found his name with a list of nominees and decided he would go to the ceremony, but never expected to win.

“I was so happy. To be nominated in the top four was great, but to win the award was special.”

Takai has developed a strong regular customer base in just under a year – estimating that about 70 per cent of his customers had been there before.

Have you been to Takai's coffee shop?

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1456 days ago

SuperSeniors Newsletter December 2020

Office for Seniors

Our December SuperSeniors Newsletter is out now.

In this issue, we introduce you to the new Minister for Seniors, Hon Dr Ayesha Verrall. We also have tips from CERT NZ on avoiding scams this festive season, details on low-cost prepaid broadband for seniors and much more!

Make sure you read it … View more
Our December SuperSeniors Newsletter is out now.

In this issue, we introduce you to the new Minister for Seniors, Hon Dr Ayesha Verrall. We also have tips from CERT NZ on avoiding scams this festive season, details on low-cost prepaid broadband for seniors and much more!

Make sure you read it and pass it on to others you think might be interested bit.ly...

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1457 days ago

Christchurch Christmas markets - where do you go for gifts?

Jake Kenny Reporter from Community News

The Garden City is hosting a range of Christmas markets in the lead up to the festive season.

Markets on offer include an eco-friendly range of clothing, art, music and food across three storeys at The Boxed Quarter, weekly Sunday markets, a traditional Christchurch farmers market and a vegan … View more
The Garden City is hosting a range of Christmas markets in the lead up to the festive season.

Markets on offer include an eco-friendly range of clothing, art, music and food across three storeys at The Boxed Quarter, weekly Sunday markets, a traditional Christchurch farmers market and a vegan market offering in late December.

Do you go to markets for your Christmas shopping?

What is your go-to market each year to attend?

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1456 days ago

PT in the Park POP Up edition - New Brighton on Saturday!

Dena Cowen-Willis from PT in the Park

Another great 60 minutes of professionally designed and delivered training – this time with a beach view!
Where: New Brighton Beach – meet by the Library
When: December 5th Saturday morning from 9:00-10:00am – look for the Flags and Trailer by the New Brighton Library stairs

1456 days ago

Santa's grotto and christmas market - 10-5 Saturday 5th December

The Team from Citizens Advice Christchurch Area

The woolston development project along with brickonymous are putting on a Christmas Lego grotto and market this Saturday as a fundraiser.
The Woolston Development Project (WDP) which began in 1987 is a non-profit community organisation which provides safe recreational/social/educational … View more
The woolston development project along with brickonymous are putting on a Christmas Lego grotto and market this Saturday as a fundraiser.
The Woolston Development Project (WDP) which began in 1987 is a non-profit community organisation which provides safe recreational/social/educational opportunities for children, women and families - see the link below to their website for more information about the work they do. Why not pop along to 497 Ferry road and support the great work they do.

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1456 days ago

Garage Sale - Sat

David from St Albans

41 Massey Cres.
Saturday 5th Dec, 8-12noon
Includes: kids clothes, antiques, kitchen equipment, sporting goods, books, electronics (old iPhones)... no sales before 8am.

Negotiable

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1457 days ago

$50 challenge: How to spend a day in Christchurch on an (almost) $50 budget

Nicole Mathewson Reporter from The Press

With vibrant urban precincts to explore, excellent museums and galleries, and plenty of good-value eating and drinking opportunities, you don't have to break the bank on a trip to the South Island’s biggest city.

Here’s our itinerary for how you can spend a day in Christchurch on a $50 … View more
With vibrant urban precincts to explore, excellent museums and galleries, and plenty of good-value eating and drinking opportunities, you don't have to break the bank on a trip to the South Island’s biggest city.

Here’s our itinerary for how you can spend a day in Christchurch on a $50 budget.

What are your tips for free or cheap eats and entertainment in Christchurch?

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1456 days ago

Garage Sale

April from Burwood

Saturday 5th Dec 10am - 4pm
38 Achilles street Burwood.

Everything must go!
Kitchen - pots, pans, plates, glasses, cutlery and other utensils.
Furniture - couches, cabinets, table, desk, chairs
Outdoors - camping, swimming, cape cod deck chairs.
Clothing and accessories - women’s & … View more
Saturday 5th Dec 10am - 4pm
38 Achilles street Burwood.

Everything must go!
Kitchen - pots, pans, plates, glasses, cutlery and other utensils.
Furniture - couches, cabinets, table, desk, chairs
Outdoors - camping, swimming, cape cod deck chairs.
Clothing and accessories - women’s & some baby clothes.
Miscellaneous bits and pieces

Negotiable

1457 days ago

SMEG knives promo

Jacqui from Sydenham

Hi,
I’m collecting the New World SMEG knives, well just 1 and I need about 33 stickers to complete a card. I’m currently not employed and cannot afford to spend enough to reach the goal. I’d love for anyone who has excess or not wanting the voucher to gift me some. Any extras I shall pass … View more
Hi,
I’m collecting the New World SMEG knives, well just 1 and I need about 33 stickers to complete a card. I’m currently not employed and cannot afford to spend enough to reach the goal. I’d love for anyone who has excess or not wanting the voucher to gift me some. Any extras I shall pass on. Thanks

1457 days ago

Neighbours Day Aotearoa is back and has even more ways you can get involved next year with their theme: The Great Plant Swap 🌻

The Team from Neighbourhood Support New Zealand

The first 200 to register their event, whether your usual BBQ, street party or something new like a plant swap, will be sent a packet of seeds to help you get started!

You can also write something nice (in 30 words or less) about your neighbours, community or acts of neighbourliness you've … View more
The first 200 to register their event, whether your usual BBQ, street party or something new like a plant swap, will be sent a packet of seeds to help you get started!

You can also write something nice (in 30 words or less) about your neighbours, community or acts of neighbourliness you've experienced with their new 'Notes for Neighbours' - any sort of note goes including poems! These will be shared on their Facebook, Instagram and website and 5 will be specially chosen to be featured on posters across Aotearoa.

Register your event, big or small, here today:

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1457 days ago

Did you know these facts about Lyttelton Harbour?

Jake Kenny Reporter from Community News

Not everyone knows that Lyttelton was the port of arrival for the first four ships to arrive from England to begin the colonisation of New Zealand.

Already a bustling harbour with safe anchorage and natural resources, it gradually grew as ships arrived and people began to settle there and further… View more
Not everyone knows that Lyttelton was the port of arrival for the first four ships to arrive from England to begin the colonisation of New Zealand.

Already a bustling harbour with safe anchorage and natural resources, it gradually grew as ships arrived and people began to settle there and further afield.

Lyttelton received category one historic area status in 2009, recognising historical, social, architectural and archaeological significance to the early pioneers.

Despite significant damage from earthquakes, the township still has a wide range of buildings covering New Zealand's colonial history.

The newly redeveloped historic colonial walk of Lyttelton celebrates this history in a tour of the central township using photographs to show the changing face of the port town and a narrative to accompany each point on the tour.

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1457 days ago

Lego Christmas Grotto and Craft Market!

Bev Adams from Woolston Development Project

Saturday, 5 December, 10am-3pm at Woolston Development Project, 497 Ferry Rd. Opposite Te Waka Unua School. Gold coin entry to Grotto. See you there!

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1457 days ago

Relief Fx now available!

Katrina from Unichem Brighton Village Pharmacy

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1471 days ago

Trespassing

Ryan from St Albans

Hello everyone. I was just having a look at our security cameras this afternoon and saw some activity of a child coming into our backyard with a lawnmower and knocking on the door. i just wanted to ask if this is anyone’s kid or knows who it is because people shouldn’t be going into my … View moreHello everyone. I was just having a look at our security cameras this afternoon and saw some activity of a child coming into our backyard with a lawnmower and knocking on the door. i just wanted to ask if this is anyone’s kid or knows who it is because people shouldn’t be going into my backyard.

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