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2193 days ago

Bishopdale Bulletin

Community Development Worker from Bishopdale Community Trust

The November issue of the Bishopdale Bulletin is now available online 😀
The paper version will be delivered by our fantastic volunteers to 3,000 local homes over the next few weeks. 📰

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2193 days ago

Got an opinion on fireworks? Share it with us

Georgia Reporter from Stuff

Hi neighbours,

Is it time to ban the private sale of fireworks in favour of public displays only? Or is Guy Fawkes just a bit of flammable fun?

Would you like to see tighter restrictions on fireworks or are you a sparkler fiend who sees no problem with celebrating safely at home?

We want to know… View more
Hi neighbours,

Is it time to ban the private sale of fireworks in favour of public displays only? Or is Guy Fawkes just a bit of flammable fun?

Would you like to see tighter restrictions on fireworks or are you a sparkler fiend who sees no problem with celebrating safely at home?

We want to know your opinion on the debate. To share your views in Stuff Nation, click here.

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2193 days ago

Life in Christchurch Transport Survey

The Team from Christchurch City Council

While roadworks and road closures remain a key issue, more people are finding it easy to travel by car compared to last year.

What do you make of the results of the latest Life in Christchurch Survey? Head to Newsline for a full breakdown.

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2224 days ago

MARKET STALLS NEEDED - COMMUNITY GALA DAY

Mark Hudson from Community Focus Trust

If you have a craft, gift, market or soap stall, then we want to hear from you!. We are wanting market stalls as part of our Community Gala Day. This is happening on Saturday 10th November 10am - 2pm at Empower Church Car Park, 140 Springfield Rd, St Albans.

Stalls are $25.00 for a site and all … View more
If you have a craft, gift, market or soap stall, then we want to hear from you!. We are wanting market stalls as part of our Community Gala Day. This is happening on Saturday 10th November 10am - 2pm at Empower Church Car Park, 140 Springfield Rd, St Albans.

Stalls are $25.00 for a site and all of this proceeds will be going towards our Community Pantry, helping those in need.

Please contact me ASAP to save your place.

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2194 days ago

Earthquake prone buildings

The Team from Christchurch City Council

Local emergency services have told us the routes they need to use in the event of an earthquake.

Have we missed any key transport routes in the district?

Check out the map and have your say here: bit.ly...

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2194 days ago

Poll: Do you clean your reusable bags?

The Team from Neighbourly.co.nz

New Zealanders are embracing the reusable bag ahead of a plastic bag ban, but they could be carrying something else around – bacteria.

ACT leader David Seymour says 20 people could die each year using reusable bags.

"It's coming up to summer and people will be in a hot car with … View more
New Zealanders are embracing the reusable bag ahead of a plastic bag ban, but they could be carrying something else around – bacteria.

ACT leader David Seymour says 20 people could die each year using reusable bags.

"It's coming up to summer and people will be in a hot car with their chicken in a canvas bag ... and suddenly, you've got a real serious case for poor food hygiene."

Food safety expert Steve Flint said it was a valid concern. Read more here

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Do you clean your reusable bags?
  • 37.7% Yes
    37.7% Complete
  • 56.3% No
    56.3% Complete
  • 6% I don't own reusable bags
    6% Complete
1662 votes
2194 days ago

Help us protect our parks!

The Team from Christchurch City Council

Our parks in Banks Peninsula are special, so it goes without saying we want to look after them.

To do that, we’ve come up with a plan to protect two major reserves - Misty Peaks and Te Oka.

Head online and tell us if you think of our plans - they’re still in draft form, so your feedback will … View more
Our parks in Banks Peninsula are special, so it goes without saying we want to look after them.

To do that, we’ve come up with a plan to protect two major reserves - Misty Peaks and Te Oka.

Head online and tell us if you think of our plans - they’re still in draft form, so your feedback will help us create the final versions - just click the link below!

Thanks Nadja Mclean for providing this beautiful image 😍

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2194 days ago

Fund raising Fair

Botros from Redwood

Heartfelt NZ Trust is running a grand fair to raise fund for our community work. The fair will include clothes big sale, Top Mediterranean and Moroccan Food & Desserts, Kid's Fun, Other useful items.

Where : The Reformed Church of Christchurch
When: Saturday the 24th of November 2018.… View more
Heartfelt NZ Trust is running a grand fair to raise fund for our community work. The fair will include clothes big sale, Top Mediterranean and Moroccan Food & Desserts, Kid's Fun, Other useful items.

Where : The Reformed Church of Christchurch
When: Saturday the 24th of November 2018. 10 am to 4 pm

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2194 days ago
2201 days ago

Poll: Are you doing anything for Halloween this year?

Nicole Mathewson Reporter from The Press

Has your community got anything planned for Halloween this year? We want to hear about anything scary, cool or quirky happening this All Hallows' Eve (Wednesday - October 31). (Please let us know if you don't want your comments published by writing NFP.)

The attached pics are from the … View more
Has your community got anything planned for Halloween this year? We want to hear about anything scary, cool or quirky happening this All Hallows' Eve (Wednesday - October 31). (Please let us know if you don't want your comments published by writing NFP.)

The attached pics are from the Thrill the World event in Christchurch's Cathedral Square on Sunday, where 'zombies' gathered to dance to Michael Jackson's Thriller. The event was held in various cities around the world to celebrate how we are all one community, regardless of our political, economic and racial backgrounds.

Are you doing anything for Halloween this year?
  • 1.6% Yes - it's the best holiday of the year
    1.6% Complete
  • 9% Yes - but only for the kids
    9% Complete
  • 85.6% No - it's not a big deal in NZ
    85.6% Complete
  • 3.9% I'm not sure yet
    3.9% Complete
513 votes
2195 days ago

HAND BAGS

Julia from St Albans

信息出售NZD120-150息

Price: $120,150

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2195 days ago

Curtain maker

Janine from Northwood

Looking for an experience curtain maker to make a blackout curtian and separate voile for an awkward triangle shaped window. I will get the material.

Thanks

2199 days ago

Draft Suburban Parking Policy consultation

The Team from Christchurch City Council

We’re taking a closer look at how we’re managing on-street parking in the suburbs.

So, we’ve created a draft policy to try and address some of the challenges our stakeholders have identified.

Before we go any further though, we need to hear from you.

So tell us: have we got it right? … View more
We’re taking a closer look at how we’re managing on-street parking in the suburbs.

So, we’ve created a draft policy to try and address some of the challenges our stakeholders have identified.

Before we go any further though, we need to hear from you.

So tell us: have we got it right? bit.ly...

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2196 days ago

Papanui Toy Library

Andrea from Redwood

With the warmer weather coming, holiday season approaching and most people having a desire to save money and reduce our impact on the environment makes it the perfect time to join the local Toy Library.
The Papanui Toy Library is located at the back of Styx Mill Garden Centre 185 Cavendish Road.
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With the warmer weather coming, holiday season approaching and most people having a desire to save money and reduce our impact on the environment makes it the perfect time to join the local Toy Library.
The Papanui Toy Library is located at the back of Styx Mill Garden Centre 185 Cavendish Road.
We have hundreds of toys to borrow from, ride ons, duplo, slides, puzzles, dress ups... the list goes on!
With 3 types of memberships on offer is the perfect way to try before you buy.
We are open Saturday 10-12 and Wednesday 7-845pm. Come on in to check us out or find us in Facebook.

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