Northcote, Christchurch

1251 days ago

Throwback Thursday

Nicole Mathewson Reporter from The Press

The South Island's first shopping mall opened on Riccarton Rd in 1965.

Christchurch property manager Reuel Livingstone developed the concept for Riccarton Mall from shopping centres in Australia. His new, self-contained shopping centre included 66 stores and parking for 600 cars. Many … View more
The South Island's first shopping mall opened on Riccarton Rd in 1965.

Christchurch property manager Reuel Livingstone developed the concept for Riccarton Mall from shopping centres in Australia. His new, self-contained shopping centre included 66 stores and parking for 600 cars. Many property purchases and building additions, and with the new name of Westfield, it is still one of New Zealand's leading malls.

At first, almost surrounded by houses and vacant sections, it now covers the block bounded by Riccarton Rd and Matipo, Maxwell and Rotherham streets.

We don't have a current aerial photo of the mall, but the second photo attached below shows the mall in 2012 and how much the landscape had changed since the 1960s.

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1247 days ago

Brother MFC-J6910DW

Nicky from St Albans

Working office printer ,we have recently upgraded so our Brother has now become redundant .Specifications of our model can easily be googled .

Price: $100

1247 days ago

ROTARY GARAGE & CAR BOOT SALE This Saturday

Denis from Papanui

Avonhead Rotary’s Annual Garage
& Car Boot Sale
This Saturday 8th May at 8am at
Burnside Bowls Club 330 Avonhead Rd

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1247 days ago

Are you our next Houseplant Hero?

Mei Leng Wong Reporter from NZ Gardener & Get Growing

Have you got New Zealand‘s best collection of houseplants?
We’re searching for indoor plant obsessives who have created impressive urban jungles… and there’s some great prizes to be won!

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1252 days ago

1983: The last great royal tour

Jake Kenny Reporter from Community News

Good morning neighbours, an old gem for you...

Around 20,000 people came out to watch the Prince and Princess of Wales do a walkabout in Cathedral Square on April 28, 1983, despite “chilly, intermittent and penetrating rain”, but The Press also wondered if royal tours were approaching their … View more
Good morning neighbours, an old gem for you...

Around 20,000 people came out to watch the Prince and Princess of Wales do a walkabout in Cathedral Square on April 28, 1983, despite “chilly, intermittent and penetrating rain”, but The Press also wondered if royal tours were approaching their use-by date.

The tone of the paper’s editorial was very different from that struck 30 years earlier, when the Queen toured.

“Rapid communications and travel have removed much of the novelty from Royal appearances in New Zealand,” The Press said. “The charm and interest remain enhanced this time by the presence of the future Queen, Princess Diana, and the baby who could some day be King William V.”

The Press looked into the future: “Before the end of the century Prince Charles can probably expect to be King Charles III. His son, at present in Auckland, may well still be on the throne in the unimaginable world of the year 2050.

“Although New Zealand has not the vigorous republican movement evident in Australia, the question is reasonably asked here whether an​ hereditary monarch, living 12,000 miles away, will continue to be the most appropriate head of State for New Zealand.”

Despite this, every move was still recorded and star power was very evident, as The Press reported.

“A faint touch of blue shone through the clouds about 10 minutes before the end of the walkabout. It highlighted the Princess’ hair and brought favourable comments from a cluster of young girls.

“Many people were surprised at how tall and slender the Princess is. ‘Her face is thinner than I expected, but much prettier,’ said one woman.

“The glowing natural complexion of the Princess needed little highlight, just a glimmer of gold eye-shadow, a touch of mascara, and a subtle lip-colouring.”

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1247 days ago

ROTARY CHARITY GARAGE & CAR BOOT SALE

Denis from Papanui

Avonhead Rotary’s Annual Garage & Car Boot Sale.
This Sat 8th May 8am. at
Burnside Bowls Club 330 Avonhead Rd

Negotiable

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1248 days ago

MY GIFT TO ALL MOTHERS OUT THERE

Robyn from Soul2Sole Fitness

MY SPECIAL GIFT TO YOU... To celebrate Mother’s Day this weekend, on Saturday 8th May I would like to give all the special mums out there a FREE YOGA CLASS. Bring a mum/friend along with you and not only will she receive a FREE yoga class, but you will too! Saturday 8th May, 9.30am St Albans … View moreMY SPECIAL GIFT TO YOU... To celebrate Mother’s Day this weekend, on Saturday 8th May I would like to give all the special mums out there a FREE YOGA CLASS. Bring a mum/friend along with you and not only will she receive a FREE yoga class, but you will too! Saturday 8th May, 9.30am St Albans Uniting, cnr Nancy Ave & Knowles St. My special Mother’s Day yoga practice will be about self love. I hope to see you there with love Robyn

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1248 days ago

NEW PICTURE FRAMES.

Derek and Maureen from Redwood

There are over 40 all different sizes. All NEW.
Price negotiable from $5 each.. Please private message me if interested.
Pick up from a smoke free Redwood home.

Negotiable

1249 days ago

Breast Cancer Foundation NZ

Breast Cancer Foundation NZ

Come together for good with friends, whānau and workmates by hosting a Pink Ribbon Breakfast this May. You’ll be joining thousands of Kiwis around the country to raise vital funds for Breast Cancer Foundation NZ.

You can host any time in May, and by taking part, you’ll be helping fund … View more
Come together for good with friends, whānau and workmates by hosting a Pink Ribbon Breakfast this May. You’ll be joining thousands of Kiwis around the country to raise vital funds for Breast Cancer Foundation NZ.

You can host any time in May, and by taking part, you’ll be helping fund ground-breaking work by some of our country’s top breast cancer researchers, educate people about breast health, and provide free support services for breast cancer patients and their families.

What are you waiting for! Sign up today.
Find out more

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1249 days ago

IT Support

Highbourne IT & Web Solutions Ltd

Highbourne IT & Web Solutions offer onsite and remote IT support. We also offer a monitoring solution that allows us to be proactive to help keep your business running smoothly.

Contact us for more information.

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1250 days ago

Step ladder

Stuti from Burnside

Hi,

We are wanting to buy a second hand step ladder, preferably 170 cm high or not more.

Anyone not needing theirs/wanting to sell or giveaway or any recommendations of where to look at, would be greatly appreciated.

Thanks
Stuti and Sumeet
0274439815

1250 days ago

Mothers Day Giveaway !!!

Ray White Bishopdale

Head to our Facebook page to enter our mothers day giveaway!
Good luck!

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1251 days ago

Why choose Middleton Grange School for your son/daughter?

Middleton Grange School

We are a non-denominational Christian school that caters for children from Year 1 – 13. Our point of difference - We are a Christ-Centred, student oriented school. Our ‘Why’ is to offer families a holistic education for their children, focusing on Character, Excellence and Service – for … View moreWe are a non-denominational Christian school that caters for children from Year 1 – 13. Our point of difference - We are a Christ-Centred, student oriented school. Our ‘Why’ is to offer families a holistic education for their children, focusing on Character, Excellence and Service – for the glory of God.

Middleton Grange School provides a first-rate general education with academic results of the highest quality, and we do this by providing an environment in which the Biblical truths of Jesus Christ are taught and lived.

We see learning as holistic; it aims to instruct the mind, shape the heart and prepare the hands for service.

We want our young people to critically engage in the rapidly changing society and culture that they live in, in order to be a positive influence and to point others to God by their example.

We look forward to welcoming you to be part of the Middleton Grange School family – a school community of Special Character!

Please check our website for further information:
www.middleton.school.nz
Learn more

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1251 days ago

Free kitchen cupboard stuff..

Robert from Bryndwr

Hi...
We're now older folk here and it's getting near that time when we need to start thinning down our personal chattels. FREE OF CHARGE.
Pick-up is in Fendalton/Bryndwr.
BRING YOUR OWN BANANA SIZED BOXES. Three or so boxes should just about do it...
We have some various cups and … View more
Hi...
We're now older folk here and it's getting near that time when we need to start thinning down our personal chattels. FREE OF CHARGE.
Pick-up is in Fendalton/Bryndwr.
BRING YOUR OWN BANANA SIZED BOXES. Three or so boxes should just about do it...
We have some various cups and saucers, kitchen hardware and lots of other kitchen stuff. Some consumables are included. All items are completely free only for your personal use but hobby Trademe vendors or dealers are NOT included. Those with a current WINZ(MSD) Community Card or superannuation Gold Card are very welcome

Regards, Robert.
Email: zl2rob at xtra.co.nz (change the 'at' to a @) We have had to change the @ to an 'at' to prevent harvesting by email data address mining by automatic robots and spammers.

Free

1253 days ago

Free Community Dinner!

Northgate Community Service Trust

Wow - where did that week go? It's Wednesday again tomorrow, which means our Kia Ora Community Dinner is happening 5.30-6.30 pm at 95a Sawyers Arms Rd. Come in for some kai and some company 😍

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