New Brighton, Christchurch

2263 days ago

Will Ola help you get around Christchurch easier?

Georgia Reporter from Stuff

Hi neighbours,

Another alternative to Uber is set to launch in Christchurch within the next few weeks. The ride sharing service called Ola, is looking for drivers and hopes to be taking passengers in two to three weeks time, depending on driver interest. To read more about this, click here.

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Hi neighbours,

Another alternative to Uber is set to launch in Christchurch within the next few weeks. The ride sharing service called Ola, is looking for drivers and hopes to be taking passengers in two to three weeks time, depending on driver interest. To read more about this, click here.

Will this new service help you get around the Garden City? Or will you stick to using the bus? Let us know your thoughts in the replies!
(Please add "NFP/not for print" if you do not want your images/ comments used on Stuff.)

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2264 days ago

Want to win a trip to Sydney?

AIA

You and a young soccer fan could be in to win an exclusive junior soccer skills session in Sydney, attended by AIA Global ambassador David Beckham!

*AIA and Sovereign customers celebrate with a double chance to win*

All New Zealand residents can enter the draw, one entry per person — but … View more
You and a young soccer fan could be in to win an exclusive junior soccer skills session in Sydney, attended by AIA Global ambassador David Beckham!

*AIA and Sovereign customers celebrate with a double chance to win*

All New Zealand residents can enter the draw, one entry per person — but current AIA or Sovereign Personal Risk or Health insurance policyholders get an additional shot at scoring aplace at the skills session with a bonus entry into the prize draw.

To be in to win, visit www.AIA.co.nz/beckham to see how to team up and enter.

T&Cs apply.
Find out more

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2264 days ago

Kickstarting motorcycle safety

The Team from Christchurch City Council

Kickstart your bike this Saturday and get involved with the fun at the Kickstart Trackside event.
It’s a free event and the day will be packed with expert demonstrations, retailer displays, workshops and prizes.
For more on the sixth annual event, a great event for bike riders, head to Newsline: … View more
Kickstart your bike this Saturday and get involved with the fun at the Kickstart Trackside event.
It’s a free event and the day will be packed with expert demonstrations, retailer displays, workshops and prizes.
For more on the sixth annual event, a great event for bike riders, head to Newsline: www.ccc.govt.nz...

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2265 days ago

Antarctic Air Day – 29 September

ChristchurchNZ

It’s your chance to explore all things to do with Antarctica when you join us at Antarctic Air Day on Saturday 29 September.

See the US Air Force C-17 Globemaster before it heads to McMurdo Station and Scott Base for the summer season. Meet the crews, see displays and learn what it is like to … View more
It’s your chance to explore all things to do with Antarctica when you join us at Antarctic Air Day on Saturday 29 September.

See the US Air Force C-17 Globemaster before it heads to McMurdo Station and Scott Base for the summer season. Meet the crews, see displays and learn what it is like to live on the coldest and windiest continent.

Check out the Panther Crash Fire Truck, Hägglunds and a Massey Ferguson plus there will be ice sculptors, huskies, live music and delicious food.
Find out more!

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2265 days ago

Home is where the heart is... and we've certainly fallen for Pegasus!

Morris & Co Real Estate Ltd

Ray White Morris and Co are proud to be a real force in the local North Canterbury area, further strengthening their position with the Ray White Pegasus Town office.

The expert team live and breathe Pegasus Town and with such a strong commitment to the area can help you buy your dream home or … View more
Ray White Morris and Co are proud to be a real force in the local North Canterbury area, further strengthening their position with the Ray White Pegasus Town office.

The expert team live and breathe Pegasus Town and with such a strong commitment to the area can help you buy your dream home or section, or sell your existing property, with passion and integrity.

Part business owner, Justin Hartley strives to create the most complete professional team in the area. Justin has an extensive knowledge of Pegasus Town having worked for the developer, Todd Property Pegasus Town Ltd, for the past 3 years. There are very few people that know more about Pegasus Town.
Learn more

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2265 days ago

Free buses kick off new public transport plan consultation

The Team from Neighbourly.co.nz

Public consultation opens today on the draft Regional Public Transport Plan, and Environment Canterbury has announced that this Saturday, 22 September, travel on its bus network will be free. Saturday is World Car-free Day.

Greater Christchurch Public Transport Joint Committee member and … View more
Public consultation opens today on the draft Regional Public Transport Plan, and Environment Canterbury has announced that this Saturday, 22 September, travel on its bus network will be free. Saturday is World Car-free Day.

Greater Christchurch Public Transport Joint Committee member and Environment Canterbury chair Steve Lowndes says that providing free public transport on World Car-free Day is an opportunity for people to try their local service, leave the car at home for the day, and to think about the sort of public transport system needed across Greater Christchurch.

Consultation is open until Sunday 14 October, with information and a full list of community events available at ConnectCanterbury.co.nz or by calling 03 366 8855. Read more here

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2283 days ago

Backyard Buzz project

The Team from Christchurch City Council

To bee or not to bee... Take part in our Backyard Buzz project and help us learn which plants our precious pollinators are attracted to.
For more on the Backyard Buzz project, head to Newsline: bit.ly...

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2269 days ago

How many of these top restaurants have you been to?

Georgia Reporter from Stuff

Hi neighbours,

Did your favourite restaurant make the cut? The results are in and New Zealand's top 100 restaurants for 2018 have been named! Click here to read all about them.

So what do you think? Did your favourite place to eat at miss out? Which restaurants from your city would you … View more
Hi neighbours,

Did your favourite restaurant make the cut? The results are in and New Zealand's top 100 restaurants for 2018 have been named! Click here to read all about them.

So what do you think? Did your favourite place to eat at miss out? Which restaurants from your city would you add to the list? 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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2272 days ago

Is there a family of cats living in the Cathedral?

The Team from Neighbourly.co.nz

A Christchurch man claims to have captured on film one of three kittens that he thinks were living in the ruins of Christ Church Cathedral with their mother.

Bernard Anderson said he was walking past the earthquake-damaged cathedral in central Christchurch in May when he saw a black cat leave … View more
A Christchurch man claims to have captured on film one of three kittens that he thinks were living in the ruins of Christ Church Cathedral with their mother.

Bernard Anderson said he was walking past the earthquake-damaged cathedral in central Christchurch in May when he saw a black cat leave the building followed by three kittens. "She wasn't as well nourished as domestic cats. She was smaller. It seemed quite obvious that they were living in the cathedral."

The kittens were curious about his presence and he was able to photograph one with his cellphone camera, he said. The slightly blurry images show what appears to be a very fluffy black kitten sitting on the pavement.

The derelict cathedral, which has been open to the elements for several years, also provides a home for dozens of pigeons.

Read the full story here.
Image: Supplied to Stuff

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2267 days ago

You'll never want to sit in a normal bean bag again

Croco

Our bean bags and bean bag accessories are so comfortable you’ll never want to sit in a ‘normal’ bean bag again. That’s a promise!

Did we mention our bean bags are stylish too? Available in contemporary fabrics such as linen and denim, our bean bags look good in any home or office.

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Our bean bags and bean bag accessories are so comfortable you’ll never want to sit in a ‘normal’ bean bag again. That’s a promise!

Did we mention our bean bags are stylish too? Available in contemporary fabrics such as linen and denim, our bean bags look good in any home or office.

Enjoy our one and only pre-summer sale with a massive 40% off our bean bags collection!

You’ll be proud to show off your Croco bean bag to family and friends, but be careful – once someone sits in a Croco, they never want to move!

Croco bean bags are:
- designed from scratch in New Zealand
- stylish, contemporary fabrics such as denim and linen
- in-built structure for ultimate support and comfort
- special Smart Filling Design so you don’t spill a single bean
- 365-day warranty on all products

Discount offer valid to 07/10/2018. Not to be used in conjunction with any other offer.
Order bean bags!

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2267 days ago

Garden shed

Debbie from Avondale

Hi I'm looking for someone to come put a garden shed up for me ,if interested can you give me a quote for it please thanks

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2267 days ago

Stolen Jetskis

Jason from Parklands - Marshlands

Hi all. Please keep an eye out for these Skis. Stolen early Thursday morning. May have been taken with grey cover on them.

2268 days ago

Check out the winners!

Countdown

Thanks to everyone who entered our green tips competition—there were hundreds of fantastic tips, tricks, ideas and ways we can all help the environment. See the top ten tips here.

Find out more about Countdown's commitment to phasing-out single use plastic bags.
See the winners!

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2268 days ago

Fundraising Events for Cat Rescue Christchurch tomorrow.

Bronwyn Reader from Cat Rescue Christchurch

Hi everyone.


We are having a collection tomorrow at Northwood New World at Belfast from 9.00-6.00.  We would love your support in the form of coin donation or donation of kitten (for the upcoming kitten session) food and kitty litter.  If you can't help then a smile and a cat story would … View more
Hi everyone.


We are having a collection tomorrow at Northwood New World at Belfast from 9.00-6.00.  We would love your support in the form of coin donation or donation of kitten (for the upcoming kitten session) food and kitty litter.  If you can't help then a smile and a cat story would be great.  We love talking cats.


We all so have a CATSHIP craft fundraising stall at the Pirates day in New Brighton tomorrow from 10-2.00.  We will be selling all cat related craft so get in quick for xmas pressies for your cat mad family and friends.


Hope to see you all.


Thanks for reading.

2268 days ago

Poll: Should the NZ Wars be made compulsory?

Georgia Reporter from Stuff

Kia ora neighbours,

Te reo is in the spotlight and is being celebrated throughout the country as part of Māori Language Week. This week, Barbershop in Blue returned with a waiata, parents shared stories about raising children as bilingual, Stuff became Puna, and the future of te reo in NZ was … View more
Kia ora neighbours,

Te reo is in the spotlight and is being celebrated throughout the country as part of Māori Language Week. This week, Barbershop in Blue returned with a waiata, parents shared stories about raising children as bilingual, Stuff became Puna, and the future of te reo in NZ was debated.

But one debate is still ramping up - should the New Zealand Wars become a compulsory part of the curriculum? What do you think? Take part in our poll below!

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Should the NZ Wars be made compulsory?
  • 33.6% Yes, it's an important part of our history
    33.6% Complete
  • 39.5% It should be taught, but shouldn't be compulsory
    39.5% Complete
  • 13.1% No, I'm against the idea
    13.1% Complete
  • 13.8% I'm for both te reo and the wars to be compulsory
    13.8% Complete
2408 votes
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