Parklands - Marshlands, Christchurch

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601 days ago

Free : Ascent shoe inners

Penny from Papanui

X2: New - Not used.
size : UK 9 and a half to size 11.
Pick up only, pick up from Papanui

Free

602 days ago

Buy more tickets today!

Heart Foundation

Increase your chances to win this brand-new, fully-furnished home located just north of Auckland in the stunning beachside town of Mangawhai.

Valued at over $1.4 million and built to perfection by Jennian homes, this brand-new home features three-bedrooms, two-bathrooms and boasts an open-plan … View more
Increase your chances to win this brand-new, fully-furnished home located just north of Auckland in the stunning beachside town of Mangawhai.

Valued at over $1.4 million and built to perfection by Jennian homes, this brand-new home features three-bedrooms, two-bathrooms and boasts an open-plan kitchen, living and dining area.

Make this property your permanent residence, a holiday home, a rental or even sell it. Tickets only $15 – get in quick and purchase more tickets today.
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602 days ago

ROTARY BOOKarama 2023 Seeking donations of Books, Records, DVD's, CD's and Jigsaws

Eoin Keith from Rotary Club of Bishopdale Burnside

Through our Charitable Trust, the Rotary Club of Bishopdale Burnside will once again be holding its annual BOOKarama at the YMCA Bishopdale Recreation Centre Friday 21st to Sunday 23rd April 2023 starting at 10am daily.

Proceeds will be distributed to Rotary Community Services and Charities. … View more
Through our Charitable Trust, the Rotary Club of Bishopdale Burnside will once again be holding its annual BOOKarama at the YMCA Bishopdale Recreation Centre Friday 21st to Sunday 23rd April 2023 starting at 10am daily.

Proceeds will be distributed to Rotary Community Services and Charities. Over the years that we have been running Bookarama, we have been able to distribute nearly $1m of funds back into the Community.

We are currently inviting donations of good quality and clean Books, Records, DVD's, CD's and Jigsaws.

If you are able to help they can be dropped into our collection bins at the following locations:

Caltex - Avonhead
Raeward Fresh - Harewood
Raeward Fresh - Tower Junction
Z - Bryndwr - Cnr Strowan & Normans Road
Super Value - Fendalton Village
Fresh Choice - Merivale
New World - Fendalton
New World - Bishopdale
New World - Northwood
New World - Prestons
New World - Ilam
YMCA Bishopdale

Our collections bins should be available to around 10th of April but depending on the level of support we may withdraw bins earlier if required, so make sure you drop off early to avoid missing out.

Check our website for further information.

605 days ago

water bill

Don from Parklands - Marshlands

Why my water bill was so high

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614 days ago

Now Ive seen it all

Sharlene from Kainga - Brooklands

I heard a lot of noise out the front of my place,and here's an old guy with a white beard, tandem trailer loading up the book fridge,says on the front swap books had books in it,and he was loading up to take away.man did I give him what for ,how bloody rude.reckons he didn't see the books… View moreI heard a lot of noise out the front of my place,and here's an old guy with a white beard, tandem trailer loading up the book fridge,says on the front swap books had books in it,and he was loading up to take away.man did I give him what for ,how bloody rude.reckons he didn't see the books as they all fell out.bad form.disgusted.

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611 days ago

Book swap kainga

Sharlene from Kainga - Brooklands

Up and running well outside 130 kainga rd

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603 days ago

Free bike lessons for former refugee and migrant women

The Team from Citizens Advice Christchurch Area

Addington School
5-7pm Thursdays 2nd February - 30th March
Bike Bridge Christchurch - Taught by women, for women.

All abilities welcome - from those who have never sat on a bike to those that want to build confidence on the road.

Bikes and helmets provided.
Come when you can between 5-7pm;… View more
Addington School
5-7pm Thursdays 2nd February - 30th March
Bike Bridge Christchurch - Taught by women, for women.

All abilities welcome - from those who have never sat on a bike to those that want to build confidence on the road.

Bikes and helmets provided.
Come when you can between 5-7pm; no worries if you arrive late or need to leave early. No need to book.

Please wear closed footwear.

Bike Bridge at Addington School poster Feb 2023.pdf Download View

603 days ago

Nominate your household hero to WIN $350!

The Team from NZ Compare

Costs are high making 2023 a tough year already! Who's the hero doing the hard yards to keep things running in your household?
NZ Compare wants to pay $350 towards their Broadband and Power bill!

Nominate your household Hero by clicking the button below and be in to WIN $350!
Offer ENDS… View more
Costs are high making 2023 a tough year already! Who's the hero doing the hard yards to keep things running in your household?
NZ Compare wants to pay $350 towards their Broadband and Power bill!

Nominate your household Hero by clicking the button below and be in to WIN $350!
Offer ENDS 31st March 2023.

Need more ways to save money? Comparing your power and broadband bills is one way to see if you can save more or simply switch to something that better suits your needs. If you’re paying for it, make sure it works for you!

NZ Compare can help, CLICK HERE TO COMPARE!
Nominate your hero!

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604 days ago

60th BIRTHDAY ITEMS

Gill from North New Brighton

Items from my 60th birthday celebrations!!
60th birthday tiara in pink with diamantés -excellent condition, no diamantés missing!!
Brand new 12 pack of 12cm metallic rose pink candles.
Large pack of confetti - 60, rose pink circles & Happy Birthday.
Silver 60 diamanté cake topper.
Pink … View more
Items from my 60th birthday celebrations!!
60th birthday tiara in pink with diamantés -excellent condition, no diamantés missing!!
Brand new 12 pack of 12cm metallic rose pink candles.
Large pack of confetti - 60, rose pink circles & Happy Birthday.
Silver 60 diamanté cake topper.
Pink glittery 60 candle - used, but can still be used.
12 assorted pink and cream balloons.
Pick up is from New Brighton.
Smoke free home.

Price: $40

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607 days ago

Are class sizes too big these days?

The Team from Neighbourly.co.nz

Primary, secondary and kindergarten teachers are striking this week as they look for a pay offer that meets inflation at 7.2% and makes concessions around staffing issues - in particular, student to teacher ratios.

A ratio of 1 teacher for 23 students applies for year 11 students, however … View more
Primary, secondary and kindergarten teachers are striking this week as they look for a pay offer that meets inflation at 7.2% and makes concessions around staffing issues - in particular, student to teacher ratios.

A ratio of 1 teacher for 23 students applies for year 11 students, however support staff can be counted as teachers so the reality is that class sizes can be much higher.
What do you think are the ideal sizes for classrooms?

Type NFP alongside your comments if you don't wish these to be shared in the We Say You Say column of the local paper.

604 days ago

Try Zumba Fitness with Z4U!

Zumba 4 U Christchurch

Zumba Fitness is a latin-based dance fitness class suitable for all ages and levels of fitness! Come and give it a Thursdays 7pm at Marshland School (11 Te Korari St)! It costs only a gold coin for your first class!

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618 days ago

And Why Do We Pay Rates ?

Dave from Shirley

I live in a lovely part of Christchurch and our property looks out over a lovely park and lake which is extensively used by old and young alike. Since the introduction of our New Council, this area has been neglected with no maintenance or repair. The pond has a jetty where people can sit and … View moreI live in a lovely part of Christchurch and our property looks out over a lovely park and lake which is extensively used by old and young alike. Since the introduction of our New Council, this area has been neglected with no maintenance or repair. The pond has a jetty where people can sit and enjoy the view of the wildlife and just enjoy the day. NO it is a dangerous area as the Jetty is rotting away with holes in the rotted boards. part of the jetty has been repaired poorly at some time and is now loose and rotten. (See attached photos).
The council workers came around over 3 weeks ago to tidy up around the pond - the pile of rubbish is still there and has not been removed. (See attached photo).
The paths are falling into disrepair with holes in the seal. My daughter has a disability but still enjoys riding her bike around the park. She has twice had accidents where the wheel of her bike has fallen into a hole in the seal and she has fallen off her bike. Old and young use this park walkway. (See attached photos).
The playpark area is now overgrown with weeds as it is no longer looked after again this is an area where the young families take their children to play. (See attached photos).
There is a pothole in the road just outside 19 Sanctuary Gardens which has been patched numerous times and yet still sinks. This is becoming a hazard for motorists and cyclists as it is just off the roundabout. When are the council going to fix this properly.
When are the council going to accept their responsibility for the maintenance and upkeep of their property. Do we have to wait until someone gets hurt, or some ones child falls through the rotten decking and is seriously injured or drowned. Surely this should be covered under their Health and Safety responsibilities.
And the Council want to up our rates !!! maybe we need a vote of No Confidence in some of our Councilors'.

604 days ago

estate sale, Rangiora

Sharon from Shirley

this saturday 18 march, 10am start, 36C Blackett ST, Rangiora, everything must go so all prices Negotiable, General household items, e.g. TV fridge-freezer washing machine, microwave, pantry containers, cutlery, knick knacks, Double beds, china cabinets, so much more.... come out for a drive all … View morethis saturday 18 march, 10am start, 36C Blackett ST, Rangiora, everything must go so all prices Negotiable, General household items, e.g. TV fridge-freezer washing machine, microwave, pantry containers, cutlery, knick knacks, Double beds, china cabinets, so much more.... come out for a drive all items been well looked after

Negotiable

605 days ago

Poll: How much is your monthly POWER bill?

The Team from NZ Compare

We can see you're paying a lot for your broadband each month (we'll have some helpful advice on that soon)! Now let's shine the spot light on Power! The other BIG bill Kiwis are juggling.

We know usage can fluctuate quite a bit meaning so would your bill but to keep it simple, … View more
We can see you're paying a lot for your broadband each month (we'll have some helpful advice on that soon)! Now let's shine the spot light on Power! The other BIG bill Kiwis are juggling.

We know usage can fluctuate quite a bit meaning so would your bill but to keep it simple, how much does your power bill usually come to?

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How much is your monthly POWER bill?
  • 63.3% Under $200
    63.3% Complete
  • 25.8% Between $200-$300
    25.8% Complete
  • 7% Between $300-$400
    7% Complete
  • 3.9% Over $400
    3.9% Complete
1124 votes
611 days ago

Christchurch developers threaten to pull out of central city projects after plans to make some streets one-way

Nicole Mathewson Reporter from The Press

From reporter Steven Walton:

Leading Christchurch developers are scaling back major projects, putting others on hold and threatening to pull out of the central city altogether in protest of council plans to make some streets one-way.

Philip Carter and Shaun Stockman made stark warnings to … View more
From reporter Steven Walton:

Leading Christchurch developers are scaling back major projects, putting others on hold and threatening to pull out of the central city altogether in protest of council plans to make some streets one-way.

Philip Carter and Shaun Stockman made stark warnings to Christchurch city councillors on Wednesday as they vented about a $33 million plan to make roads around the new Te Kaha stadium more pedestrian-friendly.

One of the most significant proposals in the plan is to make Lichfield St, between Madras and Manchester St, one-way with a 10kph speed limit, though three quarters of the 1200 submitters supported this.

A leading transport academic was among those in support and said the streets had to be made safer.

But Carter and Stockman said the council was breaking promises of earlier post-earthquake rebuild documents, which had left them without certainty.

Carter, who developed The Crossing, said the documents showed Lichfield St would remain two-way.

The street was an “artery” for his car park at The Crossing and the council was “tampering” with it, he said.

Making it one-way would break trust, he said, adding that he had “deep concerns” about anything that affected traffic coming into the city.

He also criticised council plans to make part of Gloucester St one-way, which were recently put on hold.

“You guys [the council] continue to make it so hard,” Carter said.

“You are now driving investments away.”

In light of the council proposals, Carter said:

- He would stop a planned development on the old Holiday Inn site, despite having attracted an international tenant with no other New Zealand stores.
- He was no longer prepared to be involved in the planned car park for the new Catholic Cathedral precinct.
- He would downscale his planned international hotel beside the new Te Pae convention centre.
- Carter said he also wanted to stop work on an office building in Cathedral Square , but could not because construction had recently commenced.

He said he recently showed a London investor a site near the convention centre and asked him if he wanted to put a hotel there. After hearing about the Gloucester St plans, the investor replied: “Why would I”, Carter said.

A council analysis of those who wanted Lichfield St to remain two-way found many were concerned about loss of parking and traffic flow. Some also wanted cars to take priority.

But planning just for cars was “at best unbelievably naive and at worst plain dumb”, according to Canterbury University professor Simon Kingham, who is also chief science adviser to the Ministry of Transport.

“You need to provide good alternatives, [such as] walking, cycling and public transport and people will change their behaviour,” he said.

“This is clearly what the evidence says.”

Kingham backed council staff’s view that the streets had to be safer and more pedestrian-friendly.

He said he was horrified when the plans were paused last year.

Youth-led climate action organisation Generation Zero also supported the one-way option and said the streets should be redesigned to be safer for pedestrians, cyclists, scooter and mobility device users.

The council analysis said submitters backing the one-way plan supported enhanced pedestrian access, more safety, as well as the greening and beautification of the street.

Five Lichfield St businesses supported the one-way plan while four wanted the two-way option.

Out of all Christchurch businesses that submitted, 17 supported one-way while 35 wanted two-way.

Developer Shaun Stockman was among the latter. He said his company’s board was so alarmed by the proposed revamp that it had paused two projects.

“If these proposals as per go ahead, we will be stopping any further investment in Christchurch CBD fullstop,” he said.

Stockman claimed the revamp overlooked the elderly and disabled communities; removed an unnecessary amount of car parking; and would take away valuable trade from businesses.

Stockman said he did not own buildings in the affected streets, but owned some in surrounding streets.

The views of residents and businesses are now being considered by councillors Melanie Coker, Tyrone Fields, Sara Templeton, Mark Peters, and Yani Johanson.

They will make a recommendation to council on how to proceed with the revamp, with a final decision to be made by the full council.

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