Merivale, Christchurch

Has your garden blessed you with a surplus this year?

Has your garden blessed you with a surplus this year?

What are you doing with your extra greens? Share your secrets in dealing with the 'Great Veggie Glut'!

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3265 days ago

Dolls pram

Karyn from St Albans

Have a dolls pram in really good condition if anyone wants one.

Free

3265 days ago

Homemade hot cross buns straight out of the oven!

FreshChoice New Zealand

You can't beat freshly baked hot cross buns straight out the oven! Warm yourself this Autumn with this scrumptious homemade hot cross bun recipe. Invite your friends, family and neighbours over and serve with butter and a jam of your choosing. These also make a perfect packed snack if … View moreYou can't beat freshly baked hot cross buns straight out the oven! Warm yourself this Autumn with this scrumptious homemade hot cross bun recipe. Invite your friends, family and neighbours over and serve with butter and a jam of your choosing. These also make a perfect packed snack if you're heading away for the long weekend!

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Check out the recipe!

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3265 days ago

Wild weather expected to hit Christchurch overnight

Emily from Christchurch Central

Heavy rain forecast to hit Christchurch and Banks Peninsula overnight could cause surface flooding and slips in some areas.

The tail end of Cyclone Debbie has been lashing the country since yesterday and is starting to make its presence felt in Christchurch.

Heavy rain is forecast to fall across … View more
Heavy rain forecast to hit Christchurch and Banks Peninsula overnight could cause surface flooding and slips in some areas.

The tail end of Cyclone Debbie has been lashing the country since yesterday and is starting to make its presence felt in Christchurch.

Heavy rain is forecast to fall across the city and Banks Peninsula overnight, with the heaviest falls likely early tomorrow morning.

The MetService is also warning that southwest gales could batter Banks Peninsula tomorrow, with gusts of 140km/h possible in exposed places. Winds of that strength could cause damage to trees and powerlines and make driving hazardous.

To read the full update visit NEWSLINE:
www.ccc.govt.nz...

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3266 days ago

Christchurch is in for a wet 24 hours

Media Team from Christchurch City Council

Cyclone Debbie is bringing steady rain to Christchurch, so we're setting up temporary pumps as a precaution. The worst of the rain is expected to hit Christchurch this afternoon and overnight.

Council contractors have been out clearing grates, checking pumps and making sure the drainage … View more
Cyclone Debbie is bringing steady rain to Christchurch, so we're setting up temporary pumps as a precaution. The worst of the rain is expected to hit Christchurch this afternoon and overnight.

Council contractors have been out clearing grates, checking pumps and making sure the drainage network is operating as it should. If you spot a blocked or overflowing public street drain you can report it to the Council’s Contact Centre.

For all you need to know click here.
Learn more

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3266 days ago

Register a Great Community Clean Up Event and WIN!

The Warehouse New Zealand

Do you care about how your community looks? The Great Community Clean Up is all about taking ownership of the places we live and love - our neighbourhoods. It doesn't need to be anything big; picking up a little litter in your street, tidying up your favourite park, or removing bits and bobs … View moreDo you care about how your community looks? The Great Community Clean Up is all about taking ownership of the places we live and love - our neighbourhoods. It doesn't need to be anything big; picking up a little litter in your street, tidying up your favourite park, or removing bits and bobs from a nearby beach are all great events! Plus, register an event between 27 April and 3 May you could WIN great prizes.

So grab your flatmates, your kids, your neighbour or your whole street and head to a place that you love in your community and make a difference. Your contributions will help make your community a cleaner and happier place to live! #CleanUpNZ
Register now

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3266 days ago

Pound Road Trading

Charlotte Evers from Playhouse Challenge

"All of our playhouses are unique with a lot of attention to detail and children love them. They are great quality, and creative."

Pound Road Trading have been designing and building playhouses for Canterbury families for over 30 years, which makes them an ideal entrant in the … View more
"All of our playhouses are unique with a lot of attention to detail and children love them. They are great quality, and creative."

Pound Road Trading have been designing and building playhouses for Canterbury families for over 30 years, which makes them an ideal entrant in the Playhouse Challenge. Find out more about what they offer and why they're supporting the challenge at www.birthrightchch.org.nz... or www.tpa.org.nz....

3266 days ago

Have you seen the latest forecast?

Media Team from Christchurch City Council

Christchurch's Port Hills could get a big dumping of rain over the next 24 hours.
We have got our contractors out around the city clearing grates, checking pumps and making sure the drainage network is operating as it should. They will stay on stand-by to respond to any problems that might … View more
Christchurch's Port Hills could get a big dumping of rain over the next 24 hours.
We have got our contractors out around the city clearing grates, checking pumps and making sure the drainage network is operating as it should. They will stay on stand-by to respond to any problems that might arise as a result of the wet weather. For all you need to know visit: ccc.govt.nz...

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3266 days ago

Love working with kids? Want to own your own business?

Bex Woolfall from Skids (Safe Kids in Daily Supervision)

A sKids franchise might well be the business you are looking for.

We're looking for teachers, educators, business people, community leaders and anyone who has a genuine passion for working with children and is a leader in their community in Christchurch!

The sKids award-winning franchise… View more
A sKids franchise might well be the business you are looking for.

We're looking for teachers, educators, business people, community leaders and anyone who has a genuine passion for working with children and is a leader in their community in Christchurch!

The sKids award-winning franchise programme gives you the chance to do what you love and have the freedom of owning your own business.

This is a great opportunity not only for you but also for your staff too! Your staff can go from assistant to manager to coordinator to area coordinator and even eventually become franchisees themselves!

Learn something new every day, become a business owner and join us in our quest to inspire and enrich the lives of young children all around New Zealand. With over 163 programs to choose from across the country, the opportunities are endless!

If this sounds like you, we would love to hear from you :)

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3267 days ago

Weekly Deal from your Local Mad Butcher

Mad Butcher Riccarton

Visit our website to get some great ideas on different ways to use Mince -
Come in, visit us !
Fundraising for your sports club or schools? - check out our sausage sizzle option to help support your teams

3267 days ago

Tiptree Cottage applies for grant

Media Team from Christchurch City Council

A trust hoping to re-open historic Tiptree Cottage to the public as a living museum has applied for a heritage incentive grant from the Christchurch City Council. Read more at NEWSLINE: www.ccc.govt.nz...

3267 days ago

Cut down your power bill this autumn!

Electric Kiwi

See our 5 top tips for cutting down your autumn power bill:

1. If you’re not using it, switch it off: If you’re not using an appliance, such as a heated towel, dryer, or TV, switch it off at the wall so it doesn’t use power on standby.

2. Change your cooking habits: Eat fresh veges … View more
See our 5 top tips for cutting down your autumn power bill:

1. If you’re not using it, switch it off: If you’re not using an appliance, such as a heated towel, dryer, or TV, switch it off at the wall so it doesn’t use power on standby.

2. Change your cooking habits: Eat fresh veges instead of cooking. Using the oven for an hour a night can add $20 to your monthly power bill.

3. Use curtains to trap heat in: Let the sun heat your home during the day then close your curtains to stop the warmth escaping in the evening.

4. If you’re away, turn the hot water cylinder off: You can save up to $36 on your power bill if you switch your hot water cylinder off while away on weekends.

5. Make the most out of your FREE Hour of Power: Utilise power deals like Electric Kiwi’s free Hour of Power, which gives you one off peak hour of free power a day. Use this hour to heat your home, turn on the dishwasher, or run the washing machine and dryer.

Find out more about Electric Kiwi’s free Hour of Power
Find out more!

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3267 days ago

Indoor play ideas

Charlotte Evers from Playhouse Challenge

Autumn and winter can be a hard time to keep kids occupied, if they can't get outside to play. We've got you covered with a list of 101 indoor games and activities - we love this list, especially things like having an indoor picnic, building a blanket and pillow fort, and having a dance … View moreAutumn and winter can be a hard time to keep kids occupied, if they can't get outside to play. We've got you covered with a list of 101 indoor games and activities - we love this list, especially things like having an indoor picnic, building a blanket and pillow fort, and having a dance party!

Check out the list below.

3267 days ago

Next meeting

John Marks from Civic Toastmasters Club

Come along and meet us. Listen to some speakers and join us with some fun.
5.45pm April 11th at the Cathedral Grammar School Staffroom
Note, there will be no meeting on ANZAC Day [April 25th]

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3268 days ago

Bumps, Bubs and Beyond Market, Saturday 8th April 9.30-2.00, St Andrews College Gym

Danielle from Bryndwr

The Bumps, Bubs and Beyond market is on this weekend from 9.30am-2.00pm at the St Andrews College Gym. Featuring 50 stalls for the 0-5 age group. Come along and grab some cool things for the littlies whilst supporting local Canterbury businesses.
Event page below.
www.facebook.com...

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3268 days ago

JUST SOLD

Harcourts Holmwood Merivale - Cindy-Lee Sinclair

This beautiful 'as is where is' contemporary freehold home is sold!! A big congratulations to my vendor and the new owners, what a great campaign!

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