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2243 days ago

Papanui High School Creating a Hand Made Eco Printed Journal Course

Bryan and Barbara Roper from Papanui High School Adult and Community Education

Are you interested in crafts? Do you want to learn something new? Then come along to Papanui High School and join our Creating a Hand Made Eco Printed Journal Course. You will learn how to make a creative custom made journal using upcycled paper and materials as well as eco dyed paper and leaves to… View moreAre you interested in crafts? Do you want to learn something new? Then come along to Papanui High School and join our Creating a Hand Made Eco Printed Journal Course. You will learn how to make a creative custom made journal using upcycled paper and materials as well as eco dyed paper and leaves to make eco prints. At the end of course you will have made your own notebook for sketches, writing, scrapbooking and more and have learnt which leaves and flowers make the most dazzling eco prints. The course is being held at Papanui High School on Saturday 8 September 10 am - 12 noon at a cost of $78 which includes all your materials. For further information and enrolment please visit our website www.papanui.school.nz... or email Barbara Roper rpb@papanui.school.nz or telephone our office on 033520701.

2244 days ago

Calling Kiwi kids who dig gardening!

T&G

Have you got your entry in for the Young Gardener of the Year Awards yet? It’s time for budding young gardeners across the country to share their passion for growing fresh, nutritious food!

Judged by Chef Al Brown and Gardener Dan Mackay, there are four categories that primary schools around … View more
Have you got your entry in for the Young Gardener of the Year Awards yet? It’s time for budding young gardeners across the country to share their passion for growing fresh, nutritious food!

Judged by Chef Al Brown and Gardener Dan Mackay, there are four categories that primary schools around the country can enter.

The T&G Passion for Growing Award is open to ALL primary schools nationwide that have a veggie garden to recognise gardening achievements.

Prizes for the winning school include a free online membership to the Garden to Table programme, a garden design by Dan Mackay, GARDENA accessories and a tree from T&G.

So encourage your local primary school to get stuck in, it’s super quick and easy to enter.

Supported by T&G and Garden to Table.
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2244 days ago

Nominate your 2018 Gardener of the Year!

Mei Leng Wong Reporter from NZ Gardener & Get Growing

Previous winners have come from your neighbourhoods, which is obviously not short of great gardeners doing great things for their communities. Surely you've got another winner amongst you! Nominate a gardener who has inspired you, and you could win yourself a prize as well! Nominations close … View morePrevious winners have come from your neighbourhoods, which is obviously not short of great gardeners doing great things for their communities. Surely you've got another winner amongst you! Nominate a gardener who has inspired you, and you could win yourself a prize as well! Nominations close Aug 18. Meanwhile, take a look at last year's winners, Rebekah Manley Campbell and Samantha Claire.

2244 days ago

Papanui High School Barista Nightclass Term 3

Bryan and Barbara Roper from Papanui High School Adult and Community Education

Do you love Coffee and want to know more? Papanui High School is offering an introductory Barista nightclass that will teach you the technical skills required to operate a commercial expresso machine and grinder. Students will learn how to adjust the grind, froth milk, make different types of … View moreDo you love Coffee and want to know more? Papanui High School is offering an introductory Barista nightclass that will teach you the technical skills required to operate a commercial expresso machine and grinder. Students will learn how to adjust the grind, froth milk, make different types of coffee and how to clean the coffee machine and grinder. The course is being held on a Thursday night starting 30 August and will run for 3 weeks 7-9 pm at night at a cost of $160. For further information and enrolment please visit our website www.papanui.school.nz... or email Barbara Roper rpb@papanui.school.nz or telephone our office on 033520701.

2247 days ago

Tutu Maker

Kimberly from Mairehau

Hey everyone I have i side hobbie of being a tutu maker for all ages. Our specialty is a first birthday/cake smash outfit including tutu and personalized onzie for $60. Tutus on their own start from $32. I thought id post here just in case anyone was in the market.

Kimberly

2245 days ago

Timebands, Parental Locks and Classifications

BSA

Do you use free-to-air TV classifications like G, PGR and AO, or timebands like the 8.30pm watershed, to help decide what you, or children in your care, watch?

The Broadcasting Standards Authority are considering whether some changes should be made to timebands and programme classifications on… View more
Do you use free-to-air TV classifications like G, PGR and AO, or timebands like the 8.30pm watershed, to help decide what you, or children in your care, watch?

The Broadcasting Standards Authority are considering whether some changes should be made to timebands and programme classifications on free-to-air television and want to hear what you think.

We will be holding a public meeting in Christchurch where you can get more information and ask questions. It will be on Wednesday 22 August at Christchurch Community House from 10.30am-12.30pm, please register on our website if you plan to attend.

You can also find out what is being considered and give your feedback through our 5-10-minute online survey.

Email us at info@bsa.govt.nz or visit the website for more information.
Complete our survey here!

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2245 days ago

Free info sessions in Christchurch!

Scenic Tours

Join Scenic at our free Information Sessions in Christchurch on Tuesday 21 August, to discover more about luxury river cruising & touring. Whether you cruise the waterways of Europe in 5-star luxury or experience the majestic wonders of Canada & Alaska, we can help you … View moreJoin Scenic at our free Information Sessions in Christchurch on Tuesday 21 August, to discover more about luxury river cruising & touring. Whether you cruise the waterways of Europe in 5-star luxury or experience the majestic wonders of Canada & Alaska, we can help you plan your next dream holiday.

Exclusive offers available only on the day. Strictly limited spaces – secure your seat now.
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2245 days ago

Food Safety for small businesses

Lynda from Bishopdale

If there are any small food businesses or start-up food businesses out there, even if you're a food truck or work from home and you would like some FREE food safety advice, then send me an email at lynda@foodplannz.co.nz or call me on 022 659 8674. I'm happy to help.

2245 days ago

Bringing the Indian journey into focus

The Team from Christchurch City Council

Photo exhibition Mokaa - The Land of Opportunity kicks off today, celebrating 125 years of Indians in NZ.
Come by our Civic Offices this week or next and check it out!
For more info, head to Newsline: bit.ly...

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2245 days ago

Food recall: Havoc Farm Pork brand ham products

The Team from Neighbourly.co.nz

Havoc Farm Pork is recalling all batches and dates of its Havoc Farm Pork brand ham products due to a lack of process control. These products are sold in plastic vacuumed packs of varying sizes with a Havoc Farm Pork sticker as pictured below.

Affected product should not be consumed. There have … View more
Havoc Farm Pork is recalling all batches and dates of its Havoc Farm Pork brand ham products due to a lack of process control. These products are sold in plastic vacuumed packs of varying sizes with a Havoc Farm Pork sticker as pictured below.

Affected product should not be consumed. There have been no reports of illness, however, if you have consumed any of these products and have any concerns about your health, seek medical advice.

Customers should return the products to their retailer for a full refund.

The products are sold in the following retail stores:

Commonsense Organics stores throughout the North Island
Raeward Fresh Queenstown, 53 Robins Road, Queenstown
Soul Food, 74 Ardmore SHatreet, Wanaka
Liberty Market, 493 Moorhouse Ave, Christchurch
Otago Farmers Market, Dunedin Railway Station, Dunedin
Havoc Farm Pork Factory store, 759 Kaikorai Valley Road, Dunedin.

If you have questions, contact Havoc Farm Pork:

Phone: 03 488 1389
Address: 759 Kaikorai Valley Road, Dunedin.

Source: mpi.govt.nz/

2249 days ago

Ponytail and Braids workshop - Bishopdale

Laura from Bishopdale

Hey, I own Tiggy Tails and run workshops to teach parents how to braid and style their children's hair.

We have some workshops happening in Bishopdale in September if anyone is keen to come along

Www.facebook.com/tiggytailsnz

www.facebook.com...

Thanks
Laura

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2246 days ago

Westinghouse washing machine, goes good.

Noel from Burnside

Washing machine for sale.

Price: $250

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2246 days ago

Cane Single Bed Heads, 2 Off

Ian from Burnside

2 off cane single bed heads in very good condition for sale. Price is for 2 off.

Price: $10

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2247 days ago

Share your green tips to WIN!

Countdown

Got any great ways we can all help the environment? Any green tips, tricks or habits that others might not know about? Share them on our page, and you could win one of 10 Countdown gift cards, worth $100 each! It’s all part of our commitment to helping our environment thrive. Share tips now

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2247 days ago

Curtains

Lesley from Bishopdale

Pair of caramel colored curtains with pull cord and track fit window 180cm curtain drop 162cm $15.
2 pair brown curtains fully lined good condition fit window 200cm other window 250cm drop for both is 180cm $15 pair or both pairs $20.
Pair of curtain poles good condition slightly marked on … View more
Pair of caramel colored curtains with pull cord and track fit window 180cm curtain drop 162cm $15.
2 pair brown curtains fully lined good condition fit window 200cm other window 250cm drop for both is 180cm $15 pair or both pairs $20.
Pair of curtain poles good condition slightly marked on underside where curtains have rubbed $10 ea or pair for $15.

Negotiable

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