Merivale, Christchurch

Are you staring at a pile of green on your kitchen bench right now?

Are you staring at a pile of green on your kitchen bench right now?

What are you doing with your extra veggies? Have a recipe that uses all your garden veggies? Share it

3025 days ago

Community Newsletter - 1 December 2017

Shirish Paranjape from

I am pleased to present here yet another issue of our Community Newsletter. Please find inside, information on:
- Celebrate Us! - 2nd Dec
- $10 Red Cross First Aid Course for carers
- Council consultations currently open

E-volocity electric wheels festival. 2 Dec. Free entry. A&P … View more
I am pleased to present here yet another issue of our Community Newsletter. Please find inside, information on:
- Celebrate Us! - 2nd Dec
- $10 Red Cross First Aid Course for carers
- Council consultations currently open

E-volocity electric wheels festival. 2 Dec. Free entry. A&P showgrounds. I went last year. Highly recommended. One day only.

Not to forget: Free BBQ is now available at Burnside Park for residents to enjoy.

Community Newsletter 1 December.pdf Download View

3025 days ago

The Emergency Mobile Alert system is now live.

The Team from Ministry of Civil Defence & Emergency Management

If your life, health or property is in serious danger, an Emergency Mobile Alert could be sent to your mobile phone.
www.civildefence.govt.nz...

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3025 days ago

Free parking offer

Media Team from Christchurch City Council

Need to do some shopping?
Your first hour is on us at Lichfield Street Car Park, Art Gallery Car Park, New Regent Street, Worcester Street, Aldersgate and Rolleston Avenue carparks.
Find out more: ccc.govt.nz/parking

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3027 days ago

Community Garden looking for Plants for our cut flower bed

Hayley from Richmond

Hey Neighbours
The Richmond Community Garden is converting a small area to a cut flower bed for the community house to use in the house and for flower arranging courses. We are looking for perennial plants that people might be dividing up or giving away.
Call me or text me on 0299827180 and I … View more
Hey Neighbours
The Richmond Community Garden is converting a small area to a cut flower bed for the community house to use in the house and for flower arranging courses. We are looking for perennial plants that people might be dividing up or giving away.
Call me or text me on 0299827180 and I can arrange collection.

3025 days ago

Santa Claus is coming to...Harvey Norman

Harvey Norman

He's going to be back this weekend! Make sure you head in store to tell Santa your Christmas wishlist - plus pick up your FREE 6”x4” photo with him too.

Stop by anytime between 11am – 2pm this Saturday and Sunday to meet the man in red. Looking for the perfect gift for friends and … View more
He's going to be back this weekend! Make sure you head in store to tell Santa your Christmas wishlist - plus pick up your FREE 6”x4” photo with him too.

Stop by anytime between 11am – 2pm this Saturday and Sunday to meet the man in red. Looking for the perfect gift for friends and family? How about a Santa Photo pack! Find out more about Santa's visit now.

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3026 days ago

Poll: How are you stepping up your cyber defence?

CERT NZ and Connect Smart

Cyber Smart Week is all about doing just one thing to keep your data safe. Doing more than one will help even more! So, what’s your one thing? Vote below..

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How are you stepping up your cyber defence?
  • 23.2% I’ve changed a password
    23.2% Complete
  • 25% I’ve turned on two-factor authentication (2FA)
    25% Complete
  • 27.9% I’ve checked my privacy settings
    27.9% Complete
  • 23.9% I’ve updated my operating system (OS)
    23.9% Complete
276 votes
3027 days ago

Boxing gym with heart gets a boost

Matthew Salmons Reporter from Christchurch Mail

Aranui's community focused A-Town Boxing Gym got a funding boost for its rebuild work this morning. Westpac donated $5000 towards the project.
Read the full story here: www-alpha.stuff.co.nz...

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3027 days ago

Crusaders Batting for Cystic Fibrosis – FREE family day!

Cystic Fibrosis NZ

Watch the BNZ Crusaders switch codes and play a fun game of 20:20 cricket against an All-Star team of NZ sports stars in aid of Cystic Fibrosis New Zealand! Come and join us for this free, family-friendly event, with bouncy castles, food stands, cricket academy and an all new art exhibition.

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Watch the BNZ Crusaders switch codes and play a fun game of 20:20 cricket against an All-Star team of NZ sports stars in aid of Cystic Fibrosis New Zealand! Come and join us for this free, family-friendly event, with bouncy castles, food stands, cricket academy and an all new art exhibition.

Bring along a blanket and enjoy a fantastic day out. Event is open from 11am, main game starts at 1:30pm and is expected to run until just before 5pm. Who will win this year? The BNZ Crusaders are on a 5-year winning streak!
Check out the event!

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3028 days ago

Local little Christmas shopping night at our community design store

Ginny Larsen from Pay It Forward

Are you looking for something unique to buy for Christmas? The Pay It Forward design store at 49 Nancy Ave, Mairehau, is having a very special evening on Wed 6th December - 4-8pm with free nibbles and bubbles. It is a curated shop of local handcrafted items - everything from no nasties face and … View moreAre you looking for something unique to buy for Christmas? The Pay It Forward design store at 49 Nancy Ave, Mairehau, is having a very special evening on Wed 6th December - 4-8pm with free nibbles and bubbles. It is a curated shop of local handcrafted items - everything from no nasties face and body lotions to ceramics and jewellery to clothing and herbal teas. Some gorgeous items. All profits are returned to the community by way of parenting programmes and activities for older adults.

Pay It Forward - local little Christmas.pdf Download View

3028 days ago

It’s time to set up your cyber defence

CERT NZ and Connect Smart

If you have one password you use for everything and hit ‘remind me later’ when an update pops up on your phone, you’re not alone. For many, cyber safety is something we know is important, but feels too hard or a hassle to do something about.

Fortunately, keeping your data secure is much … View more
If you have one password you use for everything and hit ‘remind me later’ when an update pops up on your phone, you’re not alone. For many, cyber safety is something we know is important, but feels too hard or a hassle to do something about.

Fortunately, keeping your data secure is much easier than you’d think. Cyber Smart Week is happening around New Zealand from 27 November to 1 December and it’s all about doing one thing to make a big difference. The Cyber Smart website has all the tips you need to get your family and workmates on board.
Learn more

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3030 days ago

3 lockers

Scott from Papanui

3 lockers to give away. Pick up papanui close to northlands

Free

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3033 days ago

Closure of Harvest (Fruit & Vegetable) Market in Northcote

Gary Neighbourly Lead from Northcote

This (very sudden and abrupt) closure follows a recent and similar occurrence of the Mad Butcher, Shop at the same location. (corner of Main North and Northcote Roads)
It is highly unfortunate and very concerning to note this has happened to a vulnerable section of the Christchurch Community. As… View more
This (very sudden and abrupt) closure follows a recent and similar occurrence of the Mad Butcher, Shop at the same location. (corner of Main North and Northcote Roads)
It is highly unfortunate and very concerning to note this has happened to a vulnerable section of the Christchurch Community. As many folk whom have transferred into Northcote from the Red Zones, are still experiencing severe trauma after loosing their (several were rented) homes, often with no contents or household insurance.

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