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133 days ago

Winter Gardening

Ngaio Marsh Retirement Village

Winter isn’t usually associated with pottering about in the garden. However, it’s possible to grow, harvest, and share a bustling winter crop.

As we have celebrated Matariki and the beginning of the Māori New Year, for winter gardeners it’s the right time to cultivate crops that thrive in… View more
Winter isn’t usually associated with pottering about in the garden. However, it’s possible to grow, harvest, and share a bustling winter crop.

As we have celebrated Matariki and the beginning of the Māori New Year, for winter gardeners it’s the right time to cultivate crops that thrive in cooler temperatures and to prepare the soil for future planting.

Click read more for the full story.

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137 days ago

Woolworths spam/scam

Bev from St Albans

Last night I received a legitimate looking Woolworths competion to choose an envelope to win money .I had 3 choices and won a supposed $1000..They asked for name details.I shut it down
On confirmation with Woolworths today they have no promotion.Be alert to this scam

135 days ago

Missing bunny

Jess from Mairehau

By any chance has anyone seen this full grey mini lop bunny please around hills road area

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134 days ago
135 days ago

Caring For You Like Family

The Team from Ryman Healthcare

91-year-old Dora is a rest home resident at Ryman.

Between family gatherings, bus trips and village activities, she certainly enjoys a full life. With the many friendships she’s made, the caregivers and village staff have become an extension of her family.

Hear about Dora’s experienceView more
91-year-old Dora is a rest home resident at Ryman.

Between family gatherings, bus trips and village activities, she certainly enjoys a full life. With the many friendships she’s made, the caregivers and village staff have become an extension of her family.

Hear about Dora’s experience living in a Ryman community.
Find out more

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135 days ago

Lawnmowers wanted

Shaun from Burnside

Hello everyone one I’m after anyone’s petrol lawnmowers no longer running gathering dust taking up space in the shed save the hassle of dumping will pick up anywhere please message me if you have anything

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135 days ago
136 days ago

Christchurch School Holiday Events

The Team from Neighbourly.co.nz

Stuck on what to do these school holidays? Check out our calendar for the week!

Monday, 15th July:
Robotic Spinning top launcher workshop - Turanga
Circus Workshops - The Arts Centre
Christchurch Gondola Kids go free - Christchurch Gondola
Make a butterfly box - Imprint Studio, Avonhead

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Stuck on what to do these school holidays? Check out our calendar for the week!

Monday, 15th July:
Robotic Spinning top launcher workshop - Turanga
Circus Workshops - The Arts Centre
Christchurch Gondola Kids go free - Christchurch Gondola
Make a butterfly box - Imprint Studio, Avonhead

Tuesday, 16 July:
Disney's The Little Mermaid musical - The Court Theatre (Playing till Sunday)
Make a tower lamp - Creative Junk - Addington
Storytime @ Telling Tales - Scorpio Children's Books
Braids with beads, feather & ribbons - The Creative Workroom, Rolleston
Cake Decorating class - The Tannery, Woolston
Create a Fairy Wand & Crown - Imprint Studio, Avonhead

Wednesday, 17 July:
Greek & Roman Storytime - Teece Museum of Classical Antiquities, Arts Centre
Astroblast! Evening under the stars- Canterbury Astronomical Society
Treasure Hunt - Telling Tales, Scorpio Children's Books
A Fairy's Tale - Ballet - Southern Ballet Theatre, Sydenham
Bouncy Castle Fun Day - Selwyn Sports Centre
Gymnastics taster - Christchurch School of Gymnastics, North New Brighton
Create cute felt creatures - Spreydon Library
Ferrymead Mid-winter Christmas - Ferrymead Heritage Park

Thursday, 18 July:
Kids ceramic workshop - The Arts Centre
Kids Stargazing in the Observatory - The Arts Centre
Make a tower lamp - Creative Junk - Addington
Introduction to Judo - Christchurch Martial Arts Dojo
Musical Movie Magic concert - Multicultural Recreation and Community Centre, Hagley
Kaiapoi Aquatic Centre Pool Party - Kaiapoi Aquatic Centre
Roller Disco - Woodend Playcentre

Friday, 19 July:
Night Lantern walk - Riccarton Bush
Rangiora Borough School Market - Rangiora Borough School
5000 tree that count whanau day - Waikākāriki-Horseshoe Lake
Elements: Farm & Fire nature play - Hoon Hay Valley Lodge Farm
Insect Scavenger Hunt - The Hope Community Garden, Rangiora

Saturday, 20th July:
EnviroKids create a T'shirt bag workshop - Kiosk @ Botanic Gardens
Make a tower lamp - Creative Junk - Addington
Craft beautiful bugs - Imprint Studio, Avonhead

Sunday, 21 July:
Beginner Ice Skating session - Alpine Ice Sports & Recreation Centre, Opawa
Puss in Boots - Malthouse Canterbury Children's Theatre

Other ideas:
Air Force Museum
Arion Farm Park
Canterbury Astronomical Society Open nights
Canterbury Museum
The Great Museum Santa Search
Chipmunks
Christchurch Art Gallery
Christchurch Botanic Gardens
Christchurch Gondola
Christchurch Tram
CoCA Centre of Contemporary Art
Ferrymead Heritage Park
Flip Out Trampoline Arena
Imagination Station
Inflatable World
International Antarctic Centre
Mega Air Trampoline Arena
Orana Park
Rutherford's Den at The Arts Centre Interactive, science-themed family fun.
Willowbank Wildlife Reserve
YMCA Clip 'n Climb
Xtreme Entertainment - bowling and arcade
Playgrounds: The Margaret Mahy Family Playground - Tākaro ā poi and the New Brighton Beachside Playground are popular destinations.
Pools

More events can be seen on the KidsFest Website. Feel free to share any other events or ideas below :)

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143 days ago

For a bit of fun...

The Team from Neighbourly.co.nz

What old products do you miss? Some products do become part of your life, whether it's just a treat you have at the cinema or your favourite breakfast spread.

Do you have a childhood memory to share? Let us know below what products you still think of fondly!

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136 days ago

The Village - Papanui Community Drop-in Space

Mary Jo from Ilam

Introducing Playful Generations - Community Drop-in! 🌟
📍 Find us at The Village - 460 Papanui Rd, starting 25th July. Bring your smiles and curiosity! Spread the word to friends and family! 🌟
🎨 Join us Thursday mornings during term time for a heartwarming session where generations … View more
Introducing Playful Generations - Community Drop-in! 🌟
📍 Find us at The Village - 460 Papanui Rd, starting 25th July. Bring your smiles and curiosity! Spread the word to friends and family! 🌟
🎨 Join us Thursday mornings during term time for a heartwarming session where generations come together for fun and connection! 🎉

👵👶 Whether you're a grandparent, parent, or little one, drop in between 9:30 and 11:00 AM for the magic of intergenerational play.
🖍️ We'll have a variety of crafts and toys to spark creativity in the little ones, ensuring they have a blast while making new friends. For the grown-ups, treat yourself to a barista-made coffee for just a gold coin donation! ☕ We haven't forgotten the morning tea – it's on us for the children to enjoy! 🍪See you there!

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136 days ago

2 weeks left to enter the Sunday Star-Times Winter Puzzle Comp!

Winter Puzzle

Don’t miss your chance to WIN 1 of 50 supermarket gift cards worth $100 each!
Simply grab a copy of your local Stuff newspaper, solve the puzzle, find the prize word, and enter it online.

The more puzzles you complete the higher your chance to WIN! The competition ends on 28 July. To find … View more
Don’t miss your chance to WIN 1 of 50 supermarket gift cards worth $100 each!
Simply grab a copy of your local Stuff newspaper, solve the puzzle, find the prize word, and enter it online.

The more puzzles you complete the higher your chance to WIN! The competition ends on 28 July. To find out more about participating newspapers, click here.

The Team at Stuff and Sunday Star-Times
Find out more

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136 days ago

3D puzzle’s

Chris from Papanui

Auction House and Stores, 93 pieces. $21.00
Sydney Opera House, 85 pieces. $21.00
Big Ben Size 470mm x 250mm x 630mm . 117 pieces $28.00
GOT (Kings Landing ) 260 pieces size 30 in. x 12 in x 8 in. $30.00
all in very good condition ph. 0275493828

Negotiable

137 days ago

Enjoy fragrant lilies thanks to NZ Gardener

NZ Gardener

This July, NZ Gardener has teamed up with NZ Bulbs to offer you a FREE pack of mixed oriental lily bulbs when you purchase a 1 or 2-year magazine subscription*. Your bulbs will be sent out in late August, the perfect time to plant in time to have fragrant Christmas flowers.

With a subscription … View more
This July, NZ Gardener has teamed up with NZ Bulbs to offer you a FREE pack of mixed oriental lily bulbs when you purchase a 1 or 2-year magazine subscription*. Your bulbs will be sent out in late August, the perfect time to plant in time to have fragrant Christmas flowers.

With a subscription to NZ Gardener, you’ll enjoy professional and inspirational garden advice, convenient monthly delivery to your home, exclusive subscriber-only discounts, big savings off the retail price, PLUS subscribe before 28 July to enjoy free lily bulbs! *T&Cs apply.
Find out more

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137 days ago

JOKE

Don from Parklands - Marshlands

Santa Claus and his reindeers ran over me.
I said you sleigh me, but he didn't hear, he was already ½ way down the neighbour's chimney.
ps It is not always what you say, but how you spell it.

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138 days ago

Windows 10 Home Desktop Computer

Mike from Harewood

Refurbished, 2nd hand. Upgraded to Windows 10, this desktop computer comes with power & graphics cables, monitor. keyboard & mouse. Runs well.

Free

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