Northcote, Christchurch

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2446 days ago

Annabel Langbein's productive lakeside Wanaka plot

Mei Leng Wong Reporter from NZ Gardener & Get Growing

Hello there gardeners, whatever your gardening goal, there's lots of inspiration to be found in Annabel's garden. Plus, well, it's just beautiful.

2446 days ago

Hanmer Springs Bus Trip

Community Development Worker from Bishopdale Community Trust

DATE: Tuesday 20 March 2018
COST: $15 for the bus

TIMES: Leaving Sundbye House, 100 Farrington Avenue at 9.00am, arriving Hanmer Springs approximately 11.15am. Leaving Hanmer Springs at 2pm, arriving at Sundbye House at approximately 4pm.

LUNCH: you are free to make your own arrangements for… View more
DATE: Tuesday 20 March 2018
COST: $15 for the bus

TIMES: Leaving Sundbye House, 100 Farrington Avenue at 9.00am, arriving Hanmer Springs approximately 11.15am. Leaving Hanmer Springs at 2pm, arriving at Sundbye House at approximately 4pm.

LUNCH: you are free to make your own arrangements for lunch in Hanmer. However, because of time constraints, if you are going to visit the pools and swim we recommend the $12 set lunch (sandwich plus savoury scone/sweet muffin plus tea/coffee/juice) at the Tea Kiosk café at the pool complex. If you are visiting the pools but not swimming you will have time to order off the menu at the Tea Kiosk.

POOLS: the cost for entry to the hot pools is not included. Senior price is $17, adult price is $24, spectator price is $2.

TO BOOK: to reserve a place please contact the Bishopdale Community Trust on 03 359 1741

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2447 days ago

Selwyn House School Open Day

Selwyn House School

Selwyn House School is a leading girls' school for Years 1 - 8, with boarding options available. We provide exceptional educational opportunities for girls, in a stimulating and nurturing environment. Our focus is on developing globally minded learners and leaders who will become confident and… View moreSelwyn House School is a leading girls' school for Years 1 - 8, with boarding options available. We provide exceptional educational opportunities for girls, in a stimulating and nurturing environment. Our focus is on developing globally minded learners and leaders who will become confident and capable women.

Please join us for our Open Day from 9 am to noon on Monday 12 March and experience all that Selwyn House has to offer. Scholarships are available for 2019.
Find out more!

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2447 days ago

Improve your cashflow

BNZ

Want to keep your cashflow flowing? As a small business owner you know just how vital it can be for your success. To help you keep the money moving smoothly, check out these 5 helpful tips designed to help maintain a good cashflow outlook. Find out more

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2447 days ago

Free Entry-Christchurch Holi-Festival of Colours, 17th March, North Hagley Park

Hitesh from Redwood

Free Entry Community Event-Holi is all about celebrating the people of Christchurch. Cultural-fusion performances will showcase the many different cultures in our community, joining together for one big party. Holi is a day to forget your worries and connect with family and friends. Throw colours … View moreFree Entry Community Event-Holi is all about celebrating the people of Christchurch. Cultural-fusion performances will showcase the many different cultures in our community, joining together for one big party. Holi is a day to forget your worries and connect with family and friends. Throw colours and dance to music from various DJs. Enjoy traditional Indian games, cultural performances and festive Holi delicacies.Just bring cash to buy colors and Holi delicacies :-)

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2447 days ago

Poll: Vote for the AMI Community Grants Community Project Finalists!

The Team from Neighbourly.co.nz

We need your help! These 5 wonderful Community Project applicants are finalists in the 2018 AMI Community Grants. Now it's up to you to decide who should receive a share of the funds. Read a little information about each Community Project on how your support will help them - and then cast your… View moreWe need your help! These 5 wonderful Community Project applicants are finalists in the 2018 AMI Community Grants. Now it's up to you to decide who should receive a share of the funds. Read a little information about each Community Project on how your support will help them - and then cast your vote below. Voting closes Tuesday 13th March.

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Vote for the AMI Community Grants Community Project Finalists!
  • 16.9% 1. Mt Pleasant Memorial Community Centre and Residents assoc Inc - Christchurch
    16.9% Complete
  • 15.6% 2. Funding for a Muriwai Bus Shelter - West Auckland
    15.6% Complete
  • 31.9% 3. No One Ever Stands Alone - South Auckland
    31.9% Complete
  • 12% 4. Khandallah Community Gardens - Wellington
    12% Complete
  • 23.6% 5. Little Sprouts Kapiti - Wellington
    23.6% Complete
1141 votes
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2447 days ago

For Sale

Chris from Bryndwr

This could possibly be used as a coat rack if hooks are attached on the section between the drawers, or used as a shelf. The drawers could be used to store keys, or maybe attach the shelf to a wall or the top of a dresser. Item measures 100cm long x 175mm wide x 215mm high. Click on pics to see … View moreThis could possibly be used as a coat rack if hooks are attached on the section between the drawers, or used as a shelf. The drawers could be used to store keys, or maybe attach the shelf to a wall or the top of a dresser. Item measures 100cm long x 175mm wide x 215mm high. Click on pics to see full item.
The shelf was recently taken off the top of a mahogany wood dresser and is painted white.

Price: $20

2448 days ago

Protect your child against most HPV cancers

Ministry of Health

In 2017, free HPV immunisations were extended to boys for the first time, with about two thirds of parents choosing to immunise their children through their school immunisation programme.

HPV-related cancers take a long time to develop. The viruses are mostly transmitted in adolescence but often… View more
In 2017, free HPV immunisations were extended to boys for the first time, with about two thirds of parents choosing to immunise their children through their school immunisation programme.

HPV-related cancers take a long time to develop. The viruses are mostly transmitted in adolescence but often aren’t diagnosed until later. That’s why it’s important for children to be immunised when they’re young.

Around 80% of people will be exposed to HPV in their lifetime. Immunisation can significantly reduce HPV-related harm. Protecting all children before they’re exposed to HPV will protect their health in the future.

Free HPV immunisation at school or from your GP. For more info visit: www.health.govt.nz/hpv
Find out more

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2448 days ago

Your kind words are priceless

The Team from Children's Day

Remind tamariki just how important and special they are. In this episode of Tamariki News, hear why praise and encouragement is so important for children. www.youtube.com...

2448 days ago

Webfair Auction closes the Wednesday at 8.30

Bronwyn Reader from Cat Rescue Christchurch

If you like a bargain and also like helping charities, this is the place to go to have a look or donate to your charity. 


Cat Rescue has items donated from our fab community up for sale as part of Webfair, ie quality children clothes and shoes, woman's and men's clothes and some … View more
If you like a bargain and also like helping charities, this is the place to go to have a look or donate to your charity. 


Cat Rescue has items donated from our fab community up for sale as part of Webfair, ie quality children clothes and shoes, woman's and men's clothes and some gorgeous red shoes (size 8), cat and dog items, children's toys, New Zealand music DVD's, jigsaws, an IPhone 6 battery charger case (only has a 3.00 bid at this stage, brand new with a RRP of $25.00), brand new swimming goggles. candles, and candle holders, a children's (brand new) single duvet cover currently with no bid, soft toys and much much much more.


All to help the kitty cats in kitten season.


Have fun looking.  We will be doing it again next month with lots more items and lots more charities participating


Photo's are some of the kittens and cats that have been socialised in our care and adopted out to their forever homes.


www.webfair.co.nz...

2477 days ago

Eating Fat to Get SLIM and be Healthy

John Veitch from Open Future Health

We're disappointed that so many people we know, who were given good dietary advice chose to ignore it. Then two or three years later they tell us, "I've been on the 5:2 diet, and I've lost 5kg." That's a false dawn. If they had followed what Open Future Health told … View moreWe're disappointed that so many people we know, who were given good dietary advice chose to ignore it. Then two or three years later they tell us, "I've been on the 5:2 diet, and I've lost 5kg." That's a false dawn. If they had followed what Open Future Health told them three years previously they might have lost 20kg or more.

Every person chooses, and most people flatly reject the messages they need to hear. Of course, it's just a protective strategy, to avoid facing reality. They choose to "not knowing" even while they know quite well. The elephant is in the room, but they refuse to see it.

It's NEVER the fault of the individual who does this. The problem is in our society, in your family, in the social activities of your friends, in the building of shopping malls and products sold in coffee shops. Obesity is part of the environment; it's impossible to avoid. Look around, almost everyone has it. (Sometimes even thin people, have many of the problems associated with obesity, because even thin people eat the same rubbish diet, that most people eat.)

So we begin to improve our health by fixing the diet. The easy place to start is with breakfast. Bacon, eggs, some organ meat (Chicken lives on the plate shown), and if you quickly cook some cabbage, broccoli or kale in the same pan, it will taste delicious. Eliminate cereal and toast from your diet. (Take Out Diet.)

The illustration about fat and protein in the diet, explains why this changed style of eating works so well both for diabetes and for weight loss. There are a few little tricks to make it more effective, and those are all explained in the Open Future Health web site. The 5:2 diet principle, for instance, is very sensible. There are other ways to get even better results.

The third photo is a 43-year-old man named Jim, who went from being very fat, to running half marathons in two years. That's not exceptional, more the rule. Once people start eating a healthy diet, FIRST they lose weight, and LATER they want to exercise more. Quite the opposite of what you've been told for 50 years.

For almost all of us, if we can get our diet right, exercise will follow, and we can reduce our metabolic age by several years, in less than a year. You'll live longer, and be healthy all of your life, if you can get the formula right.

However, most people have a head full of dietary and health nonsense, that keeps them trapped, and unwell. Your doctor can't assist you very much. You own poor health knowledge will undermine you. Renew your health knowledge, and then start to ask your doctor better questions. Engage him/her in helping you develop good health, rather than just a lack of disease. There's a world of difference.

Invest four hours in your better health; from our web site, begin the Better Health Workshop. It takes time, but you will learn a lot, and it's a sound foundation for learning more. (FREE)

2448 days ago

Poll: Would you spend a weekend in the garden to grow a season's worth of veges?

Jo Haywood Reporter from Homed

Gardener Lynda Hallinan couldn't quite believe it when she found out her grandfather used to spend one day in the garden every September, to produce enough veges to feed his family of eight for the summer. So she put his method to the test.
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Gardener Lynda Hallinan couldn't quite believe it when she found out her grandfather used to spend one day in the garden every September, to produce enough veges to feed his family of eight for the summer. So she put his method to the test.
Click here to see the results and check out Lynda's top 10 tips to super fast veges

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Would you spend a weekend in the garden to grow a season's worth of veges?
  • 56.5% Yes, I'd do whatever it takes
    56.5% Complete
  • 34.8% I like growing my own produce but not on this scale
    34.8% Complete
  • 8.6% No, I'll stick to buying my fruit and veg
    8.6% Complete
1240 votes
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2448 days ago

Zumba Classes in Northcote

Halie from Redwood

Join us for Zumba lessons every Saturday and Sunday at Northcote School Hall (cnr Tuckers Rd & Valerie Pl). Your first class is just a gold coin! 9am Saturdays and 6.30pm Sundays. Beginners/newbies more than welcome!

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2448 days ago

𝐇𝐀𝐕𝐄 𝐘𝐎𝐔𝐑 𝐒𝐀𝐘 𝐎𝐍 𝐂𝐇𝐀𝐍𝐆𝐄𝐒 𝐓𝐎 𝐁𝐔𝐒 𝐑𝐎𝐔𝐓𝐄𝐒!

Community Development Worker from Bishopdale Community Trust

eCAN are asking for feedback on the their long term plan and, in particular, on their proposed changes to Christchuch bus routes. These changes include the scapping of the local 107 and 108 bus services. If you use these services, or know someone who does, please make a submission!

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