Merivale, Christchurch

Time to tidy that garage!

Time to tidy that garage!

Use Neighbourly Market to make a few bucks while you're at it

2812 days ago

Shops' returns policies may obscure customers' legal rights

The Team from Citizens Advice Christchurch Area

Many online retailers' returns policies in particular misrepresent or obscure the rights that all shoppers have under the Consumer Guarantees Act (CGA).

Read the full article on the Stuff link below. Visit the "Returning goods" section on our website: www.cab.org.nz...

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2834 days ago

Lost cat

Chris from Edgeware

Our Olive is missing. 3 year old short haired female tortishell cat. Missing from the Gresford st / Hills Rd area. She has microchiped and has a collar with her name and a cellphone number.

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2829 days ago

Cost to keep Christchurch's drinking water safe spirals to almost $40 million

Nicole Mathewson Reporter from The Press

The cost of keeping Christchurch's drinking water safe has spiralled to almost $40 million – more than 25 times the city council's initial estimate for chlorination and to fix vulnerable wells.

Christchurch City councillors have to find at least $35m to fix 49 pump stations, more … View more
The cost of keeping Christchurch's drinking water safe has spiralled to almost $40 million – more than 25 times the city council's initial estimate for chlorination and to fix vulnerable wells.

Christchurch City councillors have to find at least $35m to fix 49 pump stations, more than 40 times the original $840,000 budget for the work.

Read more by clicking the link below and tell us what you think in the comments. (Please tell us if you don't want your comments published in The Press/Stuff)

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2813 days ago

Fleece fabric

Karen from Bryndwr

Hi lovely neighbours

I am looking for any fleece offcuts you may have to donate .
I work with special needs teenagers and we are wanting to make these cute pom-poms.
I have included a photo and an offcut example
I am able to swop for some unchlorinated water if you would like some .

Many thank … View more
Hi lovely neighbours

I am looking for any fleece offcuts you may have to donate .
I work with special needs teenagers and we are wanting to make these cute pom-poms.
I have included a photo and an offcut example
I am able to swop for some unchlorinated water if you would like some .

Many thank in anticipation
Karen Voisin

Negotiable

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2813 days ago

Mental Health and Addiction Inquiry

The Department of Internal Affairs

Join us at our next Meet the Inquiry Panel in Christchurch on Tuesday 03 July at the Christchurch Transitional Cathedral, 234 Hereford St, 5 to 6.30pm. Share your views with the Inquiry Panel. Learn more

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2814 days ago

Root To Tip Competition Winners

The Team from Christchurch City Council

The Root To Tip Competition was organised by Garden To Table with the support of Love Food Hate Waste to get kids to cook seasonal, locally sourced vegetarian 2 courses meal using the ingredients from the root to the tip to limit food waste.
The winners were Nina and Jean from Heathcote Valley … View more
The Root To Tip Competition was organised by Garden To Table with the support of Love Food Hate Waste to get kids to cook seasonal, locally sourced vegetarian 2 courses meal using the ingredients from the root to the tip to limit food waste.
The winners were Nina and Jean from Heathcote Valley School with a Choko Gratin. They were judged by last year’s winners Otis and Noa and Chefs Alex Davies from Gathering and Alesha Bilbrough-Collins from Bearlion.

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2814 days ago

Progress made on Cathedral reinstatement

The Team from Christchurch City Council

Work will be underway soon to clear and decontaminate the Christ Church Cathedral site by the end of next month.
Read more it on Newsline: bit.ly...

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2815 days ago

The word on water: Latest on chlorination

The Team from Christchurch City Council

Keep up with the latest water updates.
Check out today's addition to our water blog here on Newsline: bit.ly...

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2816 days ago

Dog registration due

The Team from Christchurch City Council

If you’ve got Responsible Dog Owner status, your 2018-19 registration fees are tomorrow! Here’s how you can pay: bit.ly...

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2816 days ago

Looking after your best friend!

Miles Continental

Don't leave your pets in the car next time you visit the showroom! As proud sponsors of the SPCA, we're animal friendly and would love to meet your best friend :)

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2816 days ago

Hundreds give views on Cranford St changes

The Team from Christchurch City Council

More than 400 submissions were made about the changes to QEII Drive and Cranford St with the extension of the Christchurch Northern Corridor.
Find out more on Newsline: bit.ly...

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2829 days ago

Poll: Is there still a place for marmalade in your kitchen... and your heart?

Mei Leng Wong Reporter from NZ Gardener & Get Growing

Once upon a time, marmalade on toast was a winter staple. In our upcoming July issue though, gardening guru Lynda Hallinan says marmalade is in danger of extinction because fewer and fewer people are buying, making or eating it! So tell us: Do you still like marmalade? Yes or no, don't forget … View moreOnce upon a time, marmalade on toast was a winter staple. In our upcoming July issue though, gardening guru Lynda Hallinan says marmalade is in danger of extinction because fewer and fewer people are buying, making or eating it! So tell us: Do you still like marmalade? Yes or no, don't forget to tell us why.

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Is there still a place for marmalade in your kitchen... and your heart?
  • 79% Yum and yes please, I love marmalade!
    79% Complete
  • 21% No, thank you!
    21% Complete
2166 votes
2817 days ago

Preschoolers splash into free swimming

The Team from Christchurch City Council

After a successful trial last year, under-fives will swim for free at Council pools.
Read more about the LTP decision finalised today on Newsline: bit.ly...

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2817 days ago

Don't worry, we haven't gone far

Simon from

Since opening on Papanui Road in 2014, we have grown so much we need more space. We've been looking for a new place and are excited to announce we've found the perfect fit!


From Monday 2 July we'll be in the newly refurbished offices at 18 Harewood Road, with easy access off-street… View more
Since opening on Papanui Road in 2014, we have grown so much we need more space. We've been looking for a new place and are excited to announce we've found the perfect fit!


From Monday 2 July we'll be in the newly refurbished offices at 18 Harewood Road, with easy access off-street parking at the door, and friendly surroundings to help you feel even more important as an MTF Finance customer. 

Our name and phone number haven't changed, nor has our commitment to serving you as best we can.

So, whether it's a car for the family, a boat for the lake or new equipment for the business, come and see how we can help you go further.

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2817 days ago

Ice and snow puts Canterbury drivers on alert

The Team from Neighbourly.co.nz

Canterbury drivers, in the alpine areas and the lower half of the island should be on the lookout for black ice and slippery conditions as a cold front sweeps up the country today, says the NZ Transport Agency’s Network Operations Manager Tresca Forrester.

Stay up-to-date:
- The key traffic … View more
Canterbury drivers, in the alpine areas and the lower half of the island should be on the lookout for black ice and slippery conditions as a cold front sweeps up the country today, says the NZ Transport Agency’s Network Operations Manager Tresca Forrester.

Stay up-to-date:
- The key traffic and travel source which provides up-to-date information on weather and road conditions is NZTA website.

- Important information is also shared via the Transport Agency’s accounts listed here.

- Drivers can also call 0800 4 HIGHWAYS (0800 44 44 49) to speak to the call centre team who can provide them with traffic and travel information either before they’re travelling or when they’re on the road.

For more information click here.

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