Opawa - Saint Martins, Christchurch

Introduce yourself, neighbour!

Introduce yourself, neighbour!

Head to our Know Thy Neighbour page.

1375 days ago

Hunger for Colour - swap and save!

Resene

Swap a can of food for a FREE Resene testpot!

Bring a can of food into your local Resene owned ColorShop and you can swap it for a Resene testpot (60-80ml).

Resene will then donate all the food brought in to The Salvation Army local foodbanks and other community foodbanks.

By adding a … View more
Swap a can of food for a FREE Resene testpot!

Bring a can of food into your local Resene owned ColorShop and you can swap it for a Resene testpot (60-80ml).

Resene will then donate all the food brought in to The Salvation Army local foodbanks and other community foodbanks.

By adding a little more colour to your life you can also help those in need. When you donate a can of food you'll save on your testpot purchase (save up to $5.80 on an 80ml testpot) while also helping provide disadvantaged Kiwis with food parcels when they need them most.
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1376 days ago

Special People - Special Company!

Mainfreight

You’ve always wanted to captain your own ship; you’ve got the passion and the drive to grow your own business… well, the time has come! An opportunity has opened to join the Mainfreight Gore family as an owner driver.

We have a new 4 wheeler truck for you to purchase from us. So all … View more
You’ve always wanted to captain your own ship; you’ve got the passion and the drive to grow your own business… well, the time has come! An opportunity has opened to join the Mainfreight Gore family as an owner driver.

We have a new 4 wheeler truck for you to purchase from us. So all you’ll need is the heart of an entrepreneur and a genuine love of dealing with people.

A can do, friendly attitude and a love for customers is essential. Of course, you’ve also got:
• Current Class 2 Drivers Licence
• Goods and Service Licence
• Dangerous Goods Licence
• Fork Hoist Licence

Speak to any Mainfreight Owner Driver, they’ll tell you it’s a win/win. You may be your own boss, but you’re backed by all the support and resources of a successful global company, a company who believes that hard work deserves reward.

To be considered for this position you will need to pass a Pre-employment Background Check and Drug and Alcohol Test.

Start your own business journey and join us on ours, as we work towards our 100-year vision. Apply now by sending your cover letter and CV to ryan.mclean@mainfreight.co.nz
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1376 days ago

Shop Local with Raeward Fresh!

Raeward Fresh

Your 100% Locally Owned and Operated Raeward Fresh is proud to be supplying you with only the freshest produce and best quality meat plus a unique range of local products.

We pride ourselves on being “Your Fresh Food People”.

Thank you for supporting local - we look forward to seeing you… View more
Your 100% Locally Owned and Operated Raeward Fresh is proud to be supplying you with only the freshest produce and best quality meat plus a unique range of local products.

We pride ourselves on being “Your Fresh Food People”.

Thank you for supporting local - we look forward to seeing you in store soon!
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1377 days ago

Risingholme Singers - New Singers Wanted

Jean from Linwood

Hi Folks,
We are a 4-part non-auditioned friendly community choir of approximately 25 members.
We are now looking for new members, especially Tenors, but all of whom are always made very welcome. Although it is not essential to be able to read music, if you can sing in tune, you would still be most… View more
Hi Folks,
We are a 4-part non-auditioned friendly community choir of approximately 25 members.
We are now looking for new members, especially Tenors, but all of whom are always made very welcome. Although it is not essential to be able to read music, if you can sing in tune, you would still be most welcome to join us, as you would soon learn the music via our very helpful conductor.

We perform two or three concerts a year, and our music mostly consists of popular pieces from movies, shows, hit records, etc., all of which we really enjoy singing. We also take part each year in the annual Choral Festival held at St Mary’s Pro-Cathedral, with various other choirs taking part as well. Always a popular event.

We rehearse every Monday evening, with a short break in between, from 7.30-9.30, at the Risingholme Theatre, which can be reached via the driveway at 99 Hawford Road, Opawa (green advertising board on fence) or, via the opening into Risingholme Park at the end of Reeves Road.

We begin our first rehearsal for this year on the Monday evening of 15th February, and if you would like to come along to our rehearsal please feel free to do so. The members are all looking forward to getting back, and I’m sure, to be in the company of the other members, for a good chat before the rehearsal starts!

For any questions you may have about the choir, please contact our President, Jill Willmott, on 388 3235 or, at risingholmesingers@gmail.com

1377 days ago

There are so many reasons to be grateful to call Aotearoa New Zealand our home. 😌🙏

The Team from Neighbourhood Support New Zealand

Let's keep working together to make our communities better for everyone while honouring Te Ao Māori.

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1384 days ago

Poll: Did you know old rice could make you sick?

New Zealand Food Safety

Just because it’s rice doesn’t mean it lasts longer than other food. Over time, cooked rice may grow bacteria that produces toxins, which can make you sick. So, make sure you cover, refrigerate and only keep for a day or two.

Don’t risk making your whānau sick. Eat any leftover food … View more
Just because it’s rice doesn’t mean it lasts longer than other food. Over time, cooked rice may grow bacteria that produces toxins, which can make you sick. So, make sure you cover, refrigerate and only keep for a day or two.

Don’t risk making your whānau sick. Eat any leftover food within two days. If in doubt, chuck it out.

Remember to Clean Cook Chill and check our easy food safety tips here.

The team at New Zealand Food Safety
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Did you know old rice could make you sick?
  • 86% Yes I’m always careful
    86% Complete
  • 14% No I thought rice doesn’t go bad
    14% Complete
2996 votes
1378 days ago

February 3 day Empowering Positive Change programme

The Team from Kiwi Family Trust

Do you wonder why you think, feel and act the way you do? Do you sometimes feel like you're leaving yourself out of your own life? Do you feel stuck, or wonder which direction to go forward in? Call us on 03 963 8040 or email barb@kiwifamilytrust.org. This programme is free for anyone with a … View moreDo you wonder why you think, feel and act the way you do? Do you sometimes feel like you're leaving yourself out of your own life? Do you feel stuck, or wonder which direction to go forward in? Call us on 03 963 8040 or email barb@kiwifamilytrust.org. This programme is free for anyone with a community services card, or low waged, or under 20, or with compassionate grounds.

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1378 days ago

Synonyms

NumberWorks'nWords Cashmere

Synonyms are different words that share the same meaning. How many can you pair up?

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1379 days ago

HOMED Saturday 30th January

Julia Gailey Reporter from Homed - The Press

Is a new home on the cards for 2021?
Check out the latest property listings and news from Christchurch here:

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1380 days ago

Rent

Cazz from Linwood

Hi Im looking for a 2 bedroom place to rent close to ferrymead area. I can pay up to $340pw. Im very clean and tidy and love gardens. My lease runs out where i am 18 feb. Thank you

1380 days ago

Fed-up neighbour buys central Christchurch 'eyesore'

Jake Kenny Reporter from Community News

Jimmy Royal got so fed up with the vandalised eyesore next door that he bought the building.

Royal is the new owner of Malvern House on Hereford St in central Christchurch. The quake-damaged office building is on the city council’s “Dirty 30” list of sites seen as barriers to the rebuild, … View more
Jimmy Royal got so fed up with the vandalised eyesore next door that he bought the building.

Royal is the new owner of Malvern House on Hereford St in central Christchurch. The quake-damaged office building is on the city council’s “Dirty 30” list of sites seen as barriers to the rebuild, and in a location compared by one property owner to a war zone.

Malvern House has sat vacant and deteriorating since the quakes. It has attracted squatters and damage including broken windows, plus the label of the city’s most tagged building.

Its sale could help revitalise the dilapidated strip, where neighbours say their improvement efforts have been thwarted by Malvern House’s condition.

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1380 days ago

Have you ever experienced an eating disorder?

Lana from Addington

The Eating Disorders Genetics Initiative (EDGI) is currently looking for volunteers for a study that aims to understand genetic factors that contribute to binge eating disorder, bulimia nervosa, and anorexia nervosa.

To learn more about the study, or to participate, please visit edgi.nz... or … View more
The Eating Disorders Genetics Initiative (EDGI) is currently looking for volunteers for a study that aims to understand genetic factors that contribute to binge eating disorder, bulimia nervosa, and anorexia nervosa.

To learn more about the study, or to participate, please visit edgi.nz... or contact edgi@otago.ac.nz.

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1380 days ago

'Lyttelton legend' Bill Hammond remembered for his 'immense' contribution to New Zealand's art

Jake Kenny Reporter from Community News

Hey neighbours,

The story of Aotearoa’s art history cannot be told without mentioning Bill Hammond’s work, Arts Minister Carmel Sepuloni said of the exalted artist following his death.

Hammond, one of New Zealand’s leading artists, was a legendary figure in his home in the port town of … View more
Hey neighbours,

The story of Aotearoa’s art history cannot be told without mentioning Bill Hammond’s work, Arts Minister Carmel Sepuloni said of the exalted artist following his death.

Hammond, one of New Zealand’s leading artists, was a legendary figure in his home in the port town of Lyttelton, just outside Christchurch.

One of his best known works, Fall of Icarus, is displayed at the Christchurch Art Gallery Te Puna o Waiwhetū.

Were you familiar with Hammond, or his work?

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1384 days ago

Have you been to see Canterbury's waddle of Pop-up Penguins?

Jake Kenny Reporter from Community News

From Rangiora to Rolleston, Christchurch to Kaiapoi, 120 penguin sculptures have brought joy to the streets of Canterbury this summer.

This weekend sees the end of the Pop Up Penguins art trail, but there is still time to visit a few more before they are gathered up to be sold at a charity auction… View more
From Rangiora to Rolleston, Christchurch to Kaiapoi, 120 penguin sculptures have brought joy to the streets of Canterbury this summer.

This weekend sees the end of the Pop Up Penguins art trail, but there is still time to visit a few more before they are gathered up to be sold at a charity auction next month.

Will you check them out before they go? Or have you been already?

Let us know your thoughts on the penguins in the comments below.

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1380 days ago

Start the school year strong!

NumberWorks'nWords Cashmere

The new school year is upon us! Though we can’t predict what 2021 will bring, we can set our children up for success, and help them start the school year strong.

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