Opawa - Saint Martins, Christchurch

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1246 days ago

Mayor elections

Terry from Huntsbury

Phil Mauger for mayor..........Good bye Lianne Dalziel
.We have the chance to put someone in that will do stuff and not hide away and just collect their pay cheque

1245 days ago

Sustainable & Affordable means everything to us

The Warehouse

If seeing is believing, then we’d love to invite you to see how our sustainability journey is going at The Warehouse.
 
Look in our stores or online and you’ll see more than 7,000 sustainable products that are better for the planet and your budget.

Look for the Better Cotton Initiative … View more
If seeing is believing, then we’d love to invite you to see how our sustainability journey is going at The Warehouse.
 
Look in our stores or online and you’ll see more than 7,000 sustainable products that are better for the planet and your budget.

Look for the Better Cotton Initiative (BCI) branding when you’re
browsing the racks, and you’ll see we’re proud to invest in making cotton production more sustainable.

Look for the FSC label on wood and paper products we stock, and you’ll see we’re dedicated to protecting our forests.

Sustainable & Affordable. It means more choice.
Find out more

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1246 days ago

Matariki

The Team from Graeme Dingle Foundation Canterbury

Ngā mihi o te tau hou Māori e hoa mā! Happy Māori New Year!

We want tamariki and rangatahi across Aotearoa to shine as bright as Matariki does and we'll keep working hard to empower them to be the best versions of themselves.

Kanapa mai rangatahi mā - ngā rangatira mo … View more
Ngā mihi o te tau hou Māori e hoa mā! Happy Māori New Year!

We want tamariki and rangatahi across Aotearoa to shine as bright as Matariki does and we'll keep working hard to empower them to be the best versions of themselves.

Kanapa mai rangatahi mā - ngā rangatira mo āpōpō!

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1245 days ago

Resonance concert, 3pm today, Sunday 4 July, at The Piano

Ursula from Huntsbury

Due to the travel pause, the tuba will not be able to appear at the Jockey Club, but it'll still be a great concert. Book now at: www.eventbrite.co.nz.... Door sales will also be available.

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1247 days ago

Hospital Carpark

Allen from Cashmere

On this site, 335 days ago, Megan Woods promised that the plans for our hospital car park were well under way and nearly ready for the people of Christchurch. Well Minister, we are all waiting!

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1247 days ago

Good old ChCh City Council!

Cherry from Heathcote Valley

I just walked my dog up and around the Heathcote Domain and I noticed that the three (always hugely full) rubbish bins that were once there have been removed with nothing put in their place. There was also a bin taken away from the corner of Martindales and Port Hills Rd where the old corner store … View moreI just walked my dog up and around the Heathcote Domain and I noticed that the three (always hugely full) rubbish bins that were once there have been removed with nothing put in their place. There was also a bin taken away from the corner of Martindales and Port Hills Rd where the old corner store was during COVID for “health reasons” which has never been replaced.

I don’t know what it is they think they’re doing but they can hardly enforce antilittering laws if there are no receptacles for people to put their rubbish in. I carried my doggy doo bag home this morning but I doubt that many Dogwalkers will be so conscientious, although they are much more inclined to be so if there is a handy receptacle to put their leavings in. And yes I know about SmartBins-wonder if we are in the lottery for one of those???!!

The city is falling to pieces inch by inch and all they can do is remove all the rubbish bins-mind boggling.

1247 days ago

NZMCA Motorhome Caravan & Leisure Show

Classic Events

The NZMCA Motorhome, Caravan & Leisure Show is at Christchurch Arena over 2 jam packed days.

See your favourite brands of motorhome & caravans, new products and unbeatable deals.

Everything you love about the outdoor lifestyle and travelling around our beautiful country is here.

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The NZMCA Motorhome, Caravan & Leisure Show is at Christchurch Arena over 2 jam packed days.

See your favourite brands of motorhome & caravans, new products and unbeatable deals.

Everything you love about the outdoor lifestyle and travelling around our beautiful country is here.

Experts will share their knowledge for your upcoming adventures in the TrailLite Theatre, be in to win over $3000 worth of prizes while exploring the show and the Event Park & Stay is open for certified self-contained vehicles to stay onsite for only $5.

Make sure this summer is the one you have always dreamed of.

The Dream is Now!
Visit us

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1247 days ago

Inclusive Communities – July 1st to 31st 🥰

The Team from Neighbourhood Support New Zealand

This month we’re celebrating the diverse array of people who call New Zealand home. Regardless of our different faiths, abilities, cultures, ages, orientations and genders - we want to make sure that our communities are safe and welcoming for all.

There are many ways to take part! From hosting a… View more
This month we’re celebrating the diverse array of people who call New Zealand home. Regardless of our different faiths, abilities, cultures, ages, orientations and genders - we want to make sure that our communities are safe and welcoming for all.

There are many ways to take part! From hosting a multicultural potluck or film screening to providing prevention information / resources in other languages, there are thousands of ways big and small to make our households, neighbourhoods, schools and businesses even more inclusive. It could even be as simple as learning from a neighbour how to say ‘hello’ in their first language or ensuring local footpaths are clear and accessible.

Want to share your thoughts? Let us know how you’re creating inclusive communities this month by tagging us in your social media posts or emailing us your photos, videos, or experiences to:

info@neighbourhoodsupport.co.nz

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1247 days ago

Personification

NumberWorks'nWords Cashmere

It is to give human qualities to something that is not human!

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1247 days ago

Need help moving caravans, boats, large trailers

Julie from Spreydon

Manual rachet mover and large Mighty Mover with remote available now
ph Julie 022 651 2396

1247 days ago

Activities in July at our Centre in Addington

Alex Peaston-Jones from Good Friends Homecare

Check out our new classes and activities schedule for July. Join us for Tai Chi every Thursday at 10am. Classes are free for your first time; $5 for members and $10 for non-members.
Call on 0800 20 41 20 to book your spot or visit our website goodfriends.co.nz/whats-on

On Wednesday 7 July, we … View more
Check out our new classes and activities schedule for July. Join us for Tai Chi every Thursday at 10am. Classes are free for your first time; $5 for members and $10 for non-members.
Call on 0800 20 41 20 to book your spot or visit our website goodfriends.co.nz/whats-on

On Wednesday 7 July, we have our free presentation on Internet Scams and Fraud and how to stay feeling confident and safe online, run by Andrew from ANZ Riccarton. Call to book. We look forward to seeing you there!

GF Activities Schedule July 2021.pdf Download View

1254 days ago

Throwback Thursday: Road code

Nicole Mathewson Reporter from The Press

Pupils of Linwood Avenue School learn how to cross the road safely, without leaving the
playground. This is education 1959-style.

By the 1950s, teachers are beginning to embrace "real experience", in preference to reciting sets of rules, as a foundation for meaningful learning. With … View more
Pupils of Linwood Avenue School learn how to cross the road safely, without leaving the
playground. This is education 1959-style.

By the 1950s, teachers are beginning to embrace "real experience", in preference to reciting sets of rules, as a foundation for meaningful learning. With boards placed strategically on the ground to mark street kerbs, and striped mats denoting pedestrian crossings, the school courts have been converted into a city intersection for simulated traffic activities. The traffic officer at centre appears satisfied with the hand signals of the cyclist and the driver of pedal car 6.

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1247 days ago

Throwback Thursday: Urban sprawl

Nicole Mathewson Reporter from The Press

The "baby boom" of the post-World War II years sparked a rash of house building.

New suburbs sprang up and essential services spread ever further afield, even to Diamond Harbour. This was still a rural village in 1954 but was beginning to take on the appearance of a Christchurch suburb.… View more
The "baby boom" of the post-World War II years sparked a rash of house building.

New suburbs sprang up and essential services spread ever further afield, even to Diamond Harbour. This was still a rural village in 1954 but was beginning to take on the appearance of a Christchurch suburb.

A regular link with Lyttelton by launch and frequent passenger trains through the tunnel made it feasible for city workers to live at Diamond Harbour.

Here building nears completion on the community centre and two family homes, while workers lay a telephone cable beside the road to Charteris Bay.

1256 days ago

Cycleway programme accelerated as mayor accused of trying to stymie debate

Nicole Mathewson Reporter from The Press

A last-ditch attempt to delay the completion of Christchurch’s $300 million cycleway programme has failed, with the city council deciding to accelerate it instead.

The council decided on Monday to complete its 101-kilometre network of cycleways by 2028 – one year earlier than proposed in the … View more
A last-ditch attempt to delay the completion of Christchurch’s $300 million cycleway programme has failed, with the city council deciding to accelerate it instead.

The council decided on Monday to complete its 101-kilometre network of cycleways by 2028 – one year earlier than proposed in the draft LTP, but still 11 years later than expected when the network was first proposed in 2013.

It also decided to bring forward a cycleway connection from Westmorland to the Nor’West Arc cycleway from 2031 to 2025.

The council also decided to spend $931m over 10 years on roads and footpaths and $96.7m on public transport infrastructure, including bus stops and shelters.

Read more, including the debate held between councillors on the issue, here.

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1248 days ago

Foul or fair play?: 'Car-free' Christchurch street overrun with parked cars

Jake Kenny Reporter from Community News

Hi neighbours,

Barriers have been pushed aside and signs removed in the pursuit of free parking in central Christchurch, as charges are about to increase by almost 50 per cent.

A bunch of motorists have pounced on a once car-free lane that stretches across several Christchurch blocks. It is now … View more
Hi neighbours,

Barriers have been pushed aside and signs removed in the pursuit of free parking in central Christchurch, as charges are about to increase by almost 50 per cent.

A bunch of motorists have pounced on a once car-free lane that stretches across several Christchurch blocks. It is now lined with vehicles parking for free.

Huanui Lane, which runs through Rauora Park, is a shared zone for pedestrians, cars and cyclists, but has yet to officially open to vehicles.

A case of brazen parking thieves? Or a reasonable solution to a lack of central city parking?

Let us know below.

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