Opawa - Saint Martins, Christchurch

Ryman’s Walk in Wednesdays

Ryman’s Walk in Wednesdays

Ryman villages across the country are open every Wednesday in November.

1279 days ago

The Resene Wallpaper Sale is on!

Resene

Neighbours – now is your chance to dress up your walls and save 30% off* the extensive range of Resene wallpapers! Patterned or bold, textured or neutral – come in to your local Resene ColorShop and view the full collection. Offer ends 8 June 2021.

*Discount off the normal retail price at … View more
Neighbours – now is your chance to dress up your walls and save 30% off* the extensive range of Resene wallpapers! Patterned or bold, textured or neutral – come in to your local Resene ColorShop and view the full collection. Offer ends 8 June 2021.

*Discount off the normal retail price at Resene owned ColorShops and participating resellers until 8 June 2021. Excludes wall decals, WallPrint and clearance items. Not available in conjunction with any other offer.
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1279 days ago

Barnardos Early Learning is welcoming new families!

Barnardos

To give your whānau choice and flexibility, we offer Centre and Home Based options to meet your specific needs.

Our qualified and experienced Kaiako value the learning that takes place in the early years. They provide opportunities for wonder and curiosity by noticing and developing … View more
To give your whānau choice and flexibility, we offer Centre and Home Based options to meet your specific needs.

Our qualified and experienced Kaiako value the learning that takes place in the early years. They provide opportunities for wonder and curiosity by noticing and developing children’s capabilities as they make new friends, learn routines, and explore their community and the world around them.

Barnardos creates strong foundations for the future for our youngest generation.

Enrol today at Barnardos Early Learning or call 0800 227 627.
Find out more

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1280 days ago

Buy the hill: More than $100,000 of $120,000 goal raised in half a day!

Nicole Mathewson Reporter from The Press

Kiwis have already put up more than half the cash needed to bring two of Christchurch’s highest peaks into public ownership and turn them into a conservation park.

The Press has teamed up with the Rod Donald Banks Peninsula Trust on its Te Ahu Pātiki project, to help raise enough money to buy… View more
Kiwis have already put up more than half the cash needed to bring two of Christchurch’s highest peaks into public ownership and turn them into a conservation park.

The Press has teamed up with the Rod Donald Banks Peninsula Trust on its Te Ahu Pātiki project, to help raise enough money to buy a 500-hectare block between Mt Herbert and Mt Bradley.

The aim is to make sure the public will always have access to a sprawling network of popular walking tracks, and to let the whole block return to native bush.

A Givealittle page was launched this morning to help the trust overcome its last hurdle. Click the links below to read the full story and donate.

Share your thoughts in the comments below and don't forget to type NFP if you don't want your comments used by Stuff.

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1283 days ago

The Star News paper

Allen from Cashmere

Hi All
After not receiving a Star newspaper for several weeks I sent an Email to them on the 03/04/2021, I received a reply asking if I had a "No Rubbish" notice on my letter box which is a negative and I informed them of such. Since then the situation hasn't changed. I am now … View more
Hi All
After not receiving a Star newspaper for several weeks I sent an Email to them on the 03/04/2021, I received a reply asking if I had a "No Rubbish" notice on my letter box which is a negative and I informed them of such. Since then the situation hasn't changed. I am now wondering how many other addresses are not being delivered too and if you were an advertiser paying many dollars to get your message out to greater ChCh , would you feel like you are wasting your money?

1280 days ago

A punt at pint-making: Christchurch brewers' share their trade secrets

Jake Kenny Reporter from Community News

Hey neighbours,

Ever tried brewing your own beer?

Christchurch's beer academy is spreading the word of good beer-making through expert classes with some of New Zealand's top brewers.

Brew Academy was launched in July 2019 by former plumber Granville Denton​, 43, but he struggled to … View more
Hey neighbours,

Ever tried brewing your own beer?

Christchurch's beer academy is spreading the word of good beer-making through expert classes with some of New Zealand's top brewers.

Brew Academy was launched in July 2019 by former plumber Granville Denton​, 43, but he struggled to get it off the ground at first – a problem exacerbated when the Covid-19 pandemic hit early last year.

Read more by clicking the link below.

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1280 days ago

Upcoming Free legal and immigration clinics

The Team from Citizens Advice Christchurch Area

Our next clinics will be held ...
- City free legal Thursday 27th, 1pm -2pm - phone 366 6490 for more info.
- Hornby free legal - Thursday 27th from 6.15 pm phone 349 5236 for more info
- Hornby immigration legal clinic - Thursday 10th June phone 349 5236 to book.
- Fendalton immigration clinic - … View more
Our next clinics will be held ...
- City free legal Thursday 27th, 1pm -2pm - phone 366 6490 for more info.
- Hornby free legal - Thursday 27th from 6.15 pm phone 349 5236 for more info
- Hornby immigration legal clinic - Thursday 10th June phone 349 5236 to book.
- Fendalton immigration clinic - 8th June 11am-1pm phone 033517804 to book
- Coming soon - City Centre Employment and workers rights clinic - we will have a workplace bullying specialist and an employment lawyer under one roof !

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1281 days ago

Christchurch City Council Representation Review 2021

Rik Tindall from

The (Labour-run) Christchurch City Council is this week hearing Representation Review submissions. As a reminder, here is the map that preceded the current system adopted from 2016 - after which divided communities began raising complaint against the new council of 17 members then divisively … View moreThe (Labour-run) Christchurch City Council is this week hearing Representation Review submissions. As a reminder, here is the map that preceded the current system adopted from 2016 - after which divided communities began raising complaint against the new council of 17 members then divisively brought in, now under review.

1281 days ago

English is confusing!

NumberWorks'nWords Cashmere

This is certainly one of the more obvious errors in a child’s writing. Knowing which one to use can be confusing.

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1282 days ago

Bottle

Sarah from Waltham

Hi.
Looking for any bottles similar to these.
If anyone has any lying around that they want to re-home. Please send me a message. Thanks.

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1287 days ago

Hundreds support tenant who had her vege garden destroyed by her landlord

Nicole Mathewson Reporter from The Press

Zhang Wang’s vegetable garden destroyed on Monday when her landlord, Ōtautahi Community Housing Trust (ŌCHT), removed it without warning.

It said neighbours had raised concerns about the size of the garden and access to a washing line.

Wang had lovingly tended the garden at her Addington … View more
Zhang Wang’s vegetable garden destroyed on Monday when her landlord, Ōtautahi Community Housing Trust (ŌCHT), removed it without warning.

It said neighbours had raised concerns about the size of the garden and access to a washing line.

Wang had lovingly tended the garden at her Addington social housing unit for the past 10 years. She grew 14 kinds of vegetables and 13 varieties of rare Chinese herbs. One small patch of Chinese radish remains.

ŌCHT has “unreservedly apologised” for not telling Wang it planned to bring the digger in on Monday, but it stands by its decision to turn the garden into grass.

However, on Wednesday, ŌCHT tenancy operations manager Martin Pearce said the trust wanted to make things right and raised beds would be installed at the end of this week.

1283 days ago

We’re big believers in small business!

Prospa

NZ small businesses believe in themselves, we believe in them too. That’s why we offer small business loans up to $300K to support cash flow or help them invest in the future.

Business Loan applications take less than 10 minutes online, you’ll get a fast decision and funding is possible in … View more
NZ small businesses believe in themselves, we believe in them too. That’s why we offer small business loans up to $300K to support cash flow or help them invest in the future.

Business Loan applications take less than 10 minutes online, you’ll get a fast decision and funding is possible in 24 hours. Plus, no asset security is required upfront to access funding up to $150K.

Prospa is New Zealand’s small business lending specialist, and we’re here to help you reach your next milestone. Get in touch with our team of friendly business lending specialists today!
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1286 days ago

Throwback Thursday: Drill display

Nicole Mathewson Reporter from The Press

Four thousand primary children perform physical jerks at Lancaster Park, on April 10, 1940.
Here the girls go through their drills, demonstrating surprising precision for so many pupils from so many schools. The open-air movement has highlighted the need for physical fitness training and the … View more
Four thousand primary children perform physical jerks at Lancaster Park, on April 10, 1940.
Here the girls go through their drills, demonstrating surprising precision for so many pupils from so many schools. The open-air movement has highlighted the need for physical fitness training and the virtues of outdoor activity. Schools have responded with regular drill sessions and outdoor games. With increasing numbers of children seen to be destined for sedentary lifestyles, and with the British Empire at war with the Axis forces, fitness and hardiness are being strongly promoted.

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1285 days ago

Enjoy learning over a coffee?

Advisor from Kyle McElwain - Resure Insurance Advisers

I really enjoyed the opportunity to speak at Joe's Garage (Cranford Street) with The Networkers Northcote this morning. I was about to share my story, what drew me to become a financial advisor and 8 reasons why you should work with an advisor when reviewing your insurance needs.

Need to … View more
I really enjoyed the opportunity to speak at Joe's Garage (Cranford Street) with The Networkers Northcote this morning. I was about to share my story, what drew me to become a financial advisor and 8 reasons why you should work with an advisor when reviewing your insurance needs.

Need to review your insurance needs?

Get in contact with me today - kyle.mcelwain@resure.co.nz or 027 819 7713

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1289 days ago

Poll: Are you a fan of Christchurch's newest public art, a diving board with no water?

Jake Kenny Reporter from Community News

Good afternoon neighbours,

A concrete diving board has been plucked from a modernist haven in northern India and stranded on the banks of the Avon River in central Christchurch.

The new permanent artwork, The Pool by Kiwi artist Natalie Guy, was installed opposite the Antigua Boatsheds on Friday.… View more
Good afternoon neighbours,

A concrete diving board has been plucked from a modernist haven in northern India and stranded on the banks of the Avon River in central Christchurch.

The new permanent artwork, The Pool by Kiwi artist Natalie Guy, was installed opposite the Antigua Boatsheds on Friday.

What do you think of this new central city artwork?

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Are you a fan of Christchurch's newest public art, a diving board with no water?
  • 9.5% Yes
    9.5% Complete
  • 82.1% No
    82.1% Complete
  • 8.4% I'm undecided
    8.4% Complete
95 votes
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1288 days ago

Free Incontinence Pads and Pants

Julie from Addington

I have 2 packs of Molicare Incontinence Pants for Males, size 14 medium # 2, 1pack of Attends size 8 pads and 1 bag of loose( clean ) Molicare Pants size 14. They are free to anyone who needs them.

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