Northcote, Christchurch

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475 days ago

Papanui High School Basket Weaving Classes

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

Papanui High School are offering two different Basket Weaving workshops this term.
Sunday 20 August is a Ribbed Basket Weaving course 9 am - 4.30 pm at a cost of $134. This fee includes all your materials. Taught by Tamar Guse students will weave a beautiful small ribbed basket used reed, vines … View more
Papanui High School are offering two different Basket Weaving workshops this term.
Sunday 20 August is a Ribbed Basket Weaving course 9 am - 4.30 pm at a cost of $134. This fee includes all your materials. Taught by Tamar Guse students will weave a beautiful small ribbed basket used reed, vines and seagrass. Students will complete their own unique basket and learn the basic techniques for reproducing these beautiful artworks at home.
Sunday 10 September is a Basket Weaving Workshop for Beginners 9 am - 4.30 pm at a cost of $134. This fee includes all your materials. Taught by Tamar Guse students will weave a beautiful round basket using reed and seagrass. Students will complete their own unique basket and learn the basic techniques for reproducing these beautiful artworks at home.

For further information and enrolment in either of these Basket Weaving courses please visit our website www.papanui.school.nz... or email ace@papanui.school.nz or telephone our office on 033520701.

482 days ago

Mayor’s push to use traffic lane for hospital parking

Nicole Mathewson Reporter from The Press

Christchurch mayor Phil Mauger is pushing to use a lane of traffic for hospital car parking, while opposing doing the same to create a cycleway on Park Tce.

The Christchurch City Council will on Wednesday consider Mauger’s plan to temporarily close one lane of traffic on part of Hagley Ave and… View more
Christchurch mayor Phil Mauger is pushing to use a lane of traffic for hospital car parking, while opposing doing the same to create a cycleway on Park Tce.

The Christchurch City Council will on Wednesday consider Mauger’s plan to temporarily close one lane of traffic on part of Hagley Ave and Riccarton Ave. It will also make the final decision on whether to keep a temporary cycleway on Park Tce, which Mauger has heavily criticised in the past.

At the hospital he was proposing the council trial the lane closure for up to 10 days before making a final decision. Such a test was not done with Park Tce, he said. In a mayor’s report to the council, Mauger said the 10-day trial would allow time to assess options for increasing on-street car parking.

Read the full story from reporter Tina Law here (subscription required).

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475 days ago
477 days ago

One gift? Why not give 52 gifts with The TV Guide.

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This Father’s Day, gift a 1-year subscription to The TV Guide and save $57 off RRP - 52 issues … View more
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This Father’s Day, gift a 1-year subscription to The TV Guide and save $57 off RRP - 52 issues delivered weekly straight to their home. Offer available until 2 September 2023.

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478 days ago

Ōtira and Springfield celebrate 100 years since tunnel opening

Nicole Mathewson Reporter from The Press

Ōtira was a bustling town with about 650 people when the Ōtira Tunnel first linked the West Coast to the rest of the South Island 100 years ago.

Communities at both ends of the tunnel are celebrating its centenary on Friday.

The rail tunnel travels 8.5km through the Southern Alps and was … View more
Ōtira was a bustling town with about 650 people when the Ōtira Tunnel first linked the West Coast to the rest of the South Island 100 years ago.

Communities at both ends of the tunnel are celebrating its centenary on Friday.

The rail tunnel travels 8.5km through the Southern Alps and was once the seventh longest tunnel in the world, and the longest in the British Empire.

Although the rail tunnel is now only the third longest in the country, it remains an engineering marvel.

During its construction, tunnellers contended with harsh conditions, using basic tools to drive through wet shale and rock, and with the steep track required from Ōtira to Arthur’s Pass.

A committee of Ōtira residents was set up two years ago to organise a celebration to commemorate 100 years since the tunnel opened on August 4, 1923.

Read reporter Joanne Naish's full story here (subscription required).

477 days ago

Addictive Eaters Anonymous

The Team from Addictive Eaters Anonymous - Christchurch

Is Addictive Eaters Anonymous for you?

Only you can decide whether or not Addictive Eaters Anonymous is for you. For many of us, accepting that we were addictive eaters is the best thing we have ever done; it was our first step on the road to recovery. Take a look at the following fifteen … View more
Is Addictive Eaters Anonymous for you?

Only you can decide whether or not Addictive Eaters Anonymous is for you. For many of us, accepting that we were addictive eaters is the best thing we have ever done; it was our first step on the road to recovery. Take a look at the following fifteen questions below. Approach them honestly and with an open mind.

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477 days ago

Native irises

Kelly from Bryndwr

Libertia peregrinans (orange) and L. ixoides (brown). Natives with colourful leaves and white flowers. Extremely hardy to a wide range of environments. 40 of each available at time of listing.

Price is per plant, pickup in Bryndwr. Payment by cash or bank transfer.

Other native plants … View more
Libertia peregrinans (orange) and L. ixoides (brown). Natives with colourful leaves and white flowers. Extremely hardy to a wide range of environments. 40 of each available at time of listing.

Price is per plant, pickup in Bryndwr. Payment by cash or bank transfer.

Other native plants available, feel free to message for enquires.

Price: $6

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478 days ago

Kaihikatea Xmas cake Box 13cm

Laura from Strowan

This handcrafted wooden cake box has been constructed using 18mm Kaihikatea (white pine) to provide extra insulation and is designed with a suspended base for extra strength. Dimensions are 13cmX13cmX9.5cm (approx). Each box is constructed then placed in an oven at 140deg C for one hour and then… View moreThis handcrafted wooden cake box has been constructed using 18mm Kaihikatea (white pine) to provide extra insulation and is designed with a suspended base for extra strength. Dimensions are 13cmX13cmX9.5cm (approx). Each box is constructed then placed in an oven at 140deg C for one hour and then left to cool. The box is then taken apart and trimmed to minimise the gaps that occur during the seasoning process before being re-assembled and oiled using several applications of rice bran oil. So the box is ready to line with baking paper and slow bake your favourite cake. You must remember to always line your cake box with either baking paper or brown paper. Simply brush any crumbs or spills out after each use and never wash your cake box by immersing it in water. These boxes are designed for slow and low baking at temperatures of 150C or lower and they should not be used on the stovetop or in the microwave. Re-apply rice bran oil when the wood starts to look dry.

Price: $50

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478 days ago

Delux Kaihikatea Xmas cake Box 26cm

Laura from Strowan

This handcrafted wooden cake box has been constructed using 18mm Kaihikatea (white pine) to provide extra insulation and is designed with a suspended base for extra strength. Dimensions are 26cmX26cmX9.5cm (approx). The inner divider can be removed to create a 26cm cake or left in to bake four … View moreThis handcrafted wooden cake box has been constructed using 18mm Kaihikatea (white pine) to provide extra insulation and is designed with a suspended base for extra strength. Dimensions are 26cmX26cmX9.5cm (approx). The inner divider can be removed to create a 26cm cake or left in to bake four cakes approximately 12cm square Each box is constructed then placed in an oven at 140deg C for one hour and then left to cool. The box is then taken apart and trimmed to minimise the gaps that occur during the seasoning process before being re-assembled and oiled using several applications of rice bran oil. So the box is ready to line with baking paper and slow bake your favourite cake. You must remember to always line your cake box with either baking paper or brown paper. Simply brush any crumbs or spills out after each use and never wash your cake box by immersing it in water. These boxes are designed for slow and low baking at temperatures of 150C or lower and they should not be used on the stovetop or in the microwave. Re-apply rice bran oil when the wood starts to look dry.

Price: $95

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478 days ago

Kaihikatea Xmas cake Box

Laura from Strowan

This handcrafted wooden cake box has been constructed using 18mm Kaihikatea (white pine) to provide extra insulation and is designed with a suspended base for extra strength. Dimensions are 23cmX 23cmX9.5cm (approx). Each box is constructed then placed in an oven at 140deg C for one hour and … View moreThis handcrafted wooden cake box has been constructed using 18mm Kaihikatea (white pine) to provide extra insulation and is designed with a suspended base for extra strength. Dimensions are 23cmX 23cmX9.5cm (approx). Each box is constructed then placed in an oven at 140deg C for one hour and then left to cool. The box is then taken apart and trimmed to minimise the gaps that occur during the seasoning process before being re-assembled and oiled using several applications of rice bran oil. So the box is ready to line with baking paper and slow bake your favourite cake. You must remember to always line your cake box with either baking paper or brown paper. Simply brush any crumbs or spills out after each use and never wash your cake box by immersing it in water. These boxes are designed for slow and low baking at temperatures of 150C or lower and they should not be used on the stovetop or in the microwave. Re-apply rice bran oil when the wood starts to look dry.

Price: $75

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491 days ago

Lawn Mowers wanted running or not .

Shaun from Burnside

After unwanted lawn mowers cash paid will vary depending on what you have etc. 0221049734

Price: $1

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478 days ago

Dining table makeover

The Team from Resene ColorShop Hornby

Is your dining table tasteless and dull?

Apply high gloss Resene Black for an instant injection of tabletop glam.

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485 days ago

The most beautiful spot in every region of NZ

Lorna Thornber Reporter from Stuff Travel

Hi there,
We're on the lookout for the most beautiful spots in New Zealand, and would love to hear your favourites.
While it will be impossible to include all of them in one article, we'd appreciate your help in narrowing it down. What do you think are most beautiful places in … View more
Hi there,
We're on the lookout for the most beautiful spots in New Zealand, and would love to hear your favourites.
While it will be impossible to include all of them in one article, we'd appreciate your help in narrowing it down. What do you think are most beautiful places in NZ's regions? Do you have a favourite spot in the Waikato, Taranaki, Canterbury, Southland or elsewhere?
Feel free to comment below, send me a message or email me at lorna.thornber@stuff.co.nz. Please include 'NFP' in your comment if you do not want it or your name included in an article. Thanks in advance for taking the time to share.

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479 days ago

Household Furniture

Bruce from Papanui

My Daughter is now in Hospital/Palliative care and all her stuff must be sold within next week any offer will be seriously considered. Recliner chair, TV and Stand, Welsh Dresser, 3draw cabinet, Low table, Side table. Standard lamp, Dining table and 6 chairs, Frigidaire Fridge/Freezer, Chest of … View moreMy Daughter is now in Hospital/Palliative care and all her stuff must be sold within next week any offer will be seriously considered. Recliner chair, TV and Stand, Welsh Dresser, 3draw cabinet, Low table, Side table. Standard lamp, Dining table and 6 chairs, Frigidaire Fridge/Freezer, Chest of Drawsx2, small table , bedside tablex2, Filing Cabinet, Single bed and bedding, Chest freezer

4.08.23 The Recliner chair and TV on cabinet sold. Still good stuff cheap for those starting out in life cpme and have a look.
Open for viewing tomorrow (Saturday) 2 to 4 pm

Negotiable

483 days ago

Poll: Is the letterbox obsolete?

The Team from Neighbourly.co.nz

With online being the main mode of communication these days, it's no wonder that there has been a worldwide mail decline and here in Aotearoa, NZ Post has needed to lay off 750 full-time staff. Do you think it's time to say goodbye to the trusty letterbox?

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Is the letterbox obsolete?
  • 5.3% Yes, it can go!
    5.3% Complete
  • 34.1% Not just yet, I still use it
    34.1% Complete
  • 60.6% Never, there'll always be a need for it
    60.6% Complete
3118 votes
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