Northwood, Christchurch

1458 days ago

Trail of brightly-coloured giant penguins goes on display in Christchurch

Nicole Mathewson Reporter from The Press

Fifty giant penguin sculptures have been installed throughout Christchurch and in the surrounding towns of Akaroa, Rolleston, Lincoln and Kaiapoi..

Each giant penguin sculpture has been decorated by commissioned artists, while 65 smaller penguins have been decorated by schoolchildren.

Visitors … View more
Fifty giant penguin sculptures have been installed throughout Christchurch and in the surrounding towns of Akaroa, Rolleston, Lincoln and Kaiapoi..

Each giant penguin sculpture has been decorated by commissioned artists, while 65 smaller penguins have been decorated by schoolchildren.

Visitors are encouraged to visit all the sculptures on the trail, upload photos of each, and vote for their favourite. This can all be done via the phone app Pop Up Penguins 2020. It contains information about each penguin, its artist and a map of where they can all be found. Read more here.

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1458 days ago

Tomorrow is International Volunteer Day...

The Team from Neighbourhood Support New Zealand

We wanted to say THANK YOU to all of the amazing people who make Neighbourhood Support possible across Aotearoa!

If you know someone who is giving back in your community, show them some love. Don't let their acts of generosity go unnoticed.

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1458 days ago

SuperSeniors Newsletter December 2020

Office for Seniors

Our December SuperSeniors Newsletter is out now.

In this issue, we introduce you to the new Minister for Seniors, Hon Dr Ayesha Verrall. We also have tips from CERT NZ on avoiding scams this festive season, details on low-cost prepaid broadband for seniors and much more!

Make sure you read it … View more
Our December SuperSeniors Newsletter is out now.

In this issue, we introduce you to the new Minister for Seniors, Hon Dr Ayesha Verrall. We also have tips from CERT NZ on avoiding scams this festive season, details on low-cost prepaid broadband for seniors and much more!

Make sure you read it and pass it on to others you think might be interested bit.ly...

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1460 days ago

Christchurch Christmas markets - where do you go for gifts?

Jake Kenny Reporter from Community News

The Garden City is hosting a range of Christmas markets in the lead up to the festive season.

Markets on offer include an eco-friendly range of clothing, art, music and food across three storeys at The Boxed Quarter, weekly Sunday markets, a traditional Christchurch farmers market and a vegan … View more
The Garden City is hosting a range of Christmas markets in the lead up to the festive season.

Markets on offer include an eco-friendly range of clothing, art, music and food across three storeys at The Boxed Quarter, weekly Sunday markets, a traditional Christchurch farmers market and a vegan market offering in late December.

Do you go to markets for your Christmas shopping?

What is your go-to market each year to attend?

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1467 days ago

Black Doris Plum Tree wanted to buy

Linda from Parklands - Marshlands

Hi neighbors. I bought a new black doris tree and matching propagating plum tree and the doris looks like it has died. If you have one to sell OR new from nursery, please give me a tingle. It would have to be dwarf size and able to be dug out. Thanks. Linda 0274053257

1458 days ago

Santa's grotto and christmas market - 10-5 Saturday 5th December

The Team from Citizens Advice Christchurch Area

The woolston development project along with brickonymous are putting on a Christmas Lego grotto and market this Saturday as a fundraiser.
The Woolston Development Project (WDP) which began in 1987 is a non-profit community organisation which provides safe recreational/social/educational … View more
The woolston development project along with brickonymous are putting on a Christmas Lego grotto and market this Saturday as a fundraiser.
The Woolston Development Project (WDP) which began in 1987 is a non-profit community organisation which provides safe recreational/social/educational opportunities for children, women and families - see the link below to their website for more information about the work they do. Why not pop along to 497 Ferry road and support the great work they do.

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1460 days ago

$50 challenge: How to spend a day in Christchurch on an (almost) $50 budget

Nicole Mathewson Reporter from The Press

With vibrant urban precincts to explore, excellent museums and galleries, and plenty of good-value eating and drinking opportunities, you don't have to break the bank on a trip to the South Island’s biggest city.

Here’s our itinerary for how you can spend a day in Christchurch on a $50 … View more
With vibrant urban precincts to explore, excellent museums and galleries, and plenty of good-value eating and drinking opportunities, you don't have to break the bank on a trip to the South Island’s biggest city.

Here’s our itinerary for how you can spend a day in Christchurch on a $50 budget.

What are your tips for free or cheap eats and entertainment in Christchurch?

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1459 days ago

Neighbours Day Aotearoa is back and has even more ways you can get involved next year with their theme: The Great Plant Swap 🌻

The Team from Neighbourhood Support New Zealand

The first 200 to register their event, whether your usual BBQ, street party or something new like a plant swap, will be sent a packet of seeds to help you get started!

You can also write something nice (in 30 words or less) about your neighbours, community or acts of neighbourliness you've … View more
The first 200 to register their event, whether your usual BBQ, street party or something new like a plant swap, will be sent a packet of seeds to help you get started!

You can also write something nice (in 30 words or less) about your neighbours, community or acts of neighbourliness you've experienced with their new 'Notes for Neighbours' - any sort of note goes including poems! These will be shared on their Facebook, Instagram and website and 5 will be specially chosen to be featured on posters across Aotearoa.

Register your event, big or small, here today:

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1459 days ago

Pep Disability Youth group

Thomas from Parklands - Marshlands

Pep Disability Youth group

18 - 25 years of age

pydt.org...

Papanui Youth Development Trust - PYDT
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Pep Disability Youth group

18 - 25 years of age

pydt.org...

Papanui Youth Development Trust - PYDT

1a Harewood Road

Check Promo video today

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1460 days ago

Doors dragging on new carpet?! I can fix that.

Stephen from Master Multi-Tasker - Christchurch Handyman Services

So you've got nice, new, super soft carpet that you just love... and then you try to open and close your doors...

...only to find that they're dragging on your new carpet
How annoying!

Not to worry - I can fix that (and help with many other small jobs you have around the place!). Send… View more
So you've got nice, new, super soft carpet that you just love... and then you try to open and close your doors...

...only to find that they're dragging on your new carpet
How annoying!

Not to worry - I can fix that (and help with many other small jobs you have around the place!). Send me a message on here or give me a call 👍

- Steve

Handyman - Master Multi-Tasker

027 4086 199

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1460 days ago

MASSIVE GARAGE SALE

Lyanne from Casebrook

Massive Garage Sale
Friday 4th December AND Saturday 5th December
Mounter Ave Northwood

9am-1pm

• Xmas Gifts and decorations
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Massive Garage Sale
Friday 4th December AND Saturday 5th December
Mounter Ave Northwood

9am-1pm

• Xmas Gifts and decorations

• Clothes and household items

• Handyman Tools

• Craft materials for Jewellery making, Card Making, Quilting, Knitting etc

COME AND GRAB A BARGAIN

Price: $1

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1460 days ago

MASSIVE GARAGE SALE

Lyanne from Casebrook

Massive Garage Sale
Friday 4th December AND Saturday 5th December
Mounter Ave Northwood

9am-1pm

• Xmas Gifts and decorations
View more
Massive Garage Sale
Friday 4th December AND Saturday 5th December
Mounter Ave Northwood

9am-1pm

• Xmas Gifts and decorations

• Clothes and household items

• Handyman Tools

• Craft materials for Jewellery making, Card Making, Quilting, Knitting etc

COME AND GRAB A BARGAIN

1466 days ago

Got new carpet? Your doors may need trimming! I can help!

Stephen from Master Multi-Tasker - Christchurch Handyman Services

Summer is reno season!

I've had quite a few clients having new carpet put in over the last few weeks... but they've come across one unexpected "issue" along the way - their doors are dragging on the carpet!

Not to worry - I'm all set up to help!

Give me a call or flick… View more
Summer is reno season!

I've had quite a few clients having new carpet put in over the last few weeks... but they've come across one unexpected "issue" along the way - their doors are dragging on the carpet!

Not to worry - I'm all set up to help!

Give me a call or flick me a message on here and I can pop round and trim those doors for you - as well as any other small jobs you may need a hand with around the place!

- Steve

027 4086 199!

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1476 days ago

Favourite foodie finds

Lorna Thornber Reporter from Stuff Travel

Hi everyone,
We'd be keen to hear about your favourite foodie finds on your travels through NZ. Have you come across a particularly amazing cafe, bakery restaurant or food truck? Had an especially delicious pie, burger, sandwich, smoothie bowl or cronut? Been to what must be one of the … View more
Hi everyone,
We'd be keen to hear about your favourite foodie finds on your travels through NZ. Have you come across a particularly amazing cafe, bakery restaurant or food truck? Had an especially delicious pie, burger, sandwich, smoothie bowl or cronut? Been to what must be one of the country's best fish and chip joints? Or been pleasantly surprised by a town's food scene? Please share the details below and include 'NFP' (not for publication) in your comment if you don't want it included in an article. Cheers.

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1464 days ago

Xmas window

Pauline from Kaiapoi

Anyone know someone that does Xmas designs on shop I does .Thank you

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