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A handful of images of the Milky Way taken on 7th July near Lake Ellesmere - who says astrophotographers have to travel all the way to the Mackenzie Basin and Lake Tekapo to get epic dark sky? :) On the subject of dark sky reserves I posit that the Selwyn district council should promote the area as… View moreA handful of images of the Milky Way taken on 7th July near Lake Ellesmere - who says astrophotographers have to travel all the way to the Mackenzie Basin and Lake Tekapo to get epic dark sky? :) On the subject of dark sky reserves I posit that the Selwyn district council should promote the area as an alternative to Tekapo, because there are places around the lake, and out towards Coopers Lagoon etc where the sky has almost zero light pollution. :) Photographed on a Sony A7S with a Samyang 24mm f/1.4 lens...
Do you want to help protect our waterways and their inhabitants? One of the causes of eel decline & river pollution is the waste which flows from street to our stormwater system (drains) and on to the river. I am making a difference by picking up rubbish from my street each day. You can adopt … View moreDo you want to help protect our waterways and their inhabitants? One of the causes of eel decline & river pollution is the waste which flows from street to our stormwater system (drains) and on to the river. I am making a difference by picking up rubbish from my street each day. You can adopt your street to do the same. This is what I collected in 3 mins today.
Nominated by the NZ Rose Society, Christchurch's Botanic Gardens' rose gardens were awarded at an international rose convention in Denmark last week.
Read more on Newsline: bit.ly...
Having read the responses to the original post I note that not one person put their hand up to say they will stand at the next election and do a better job than the incumbents even though they criticize the present mayor and councilors. I am a harsh critic of council and don't agree with much … View moreHaving read the responses to the original post I note that not one person put their hand up to say they will stand at the next election and do a better job than the incumbents even though they criticize the present mayor and councilors. I am a harsh critic of council and don't agree with much of what they do or how they do it, but the reality is they are governed by rules, regulations and laws which often makes decision making painfully slow. Our world is being strangled by consultants and RED TAPE.
While nobody likes rate increases, the reality is most of us want and expect more and more from our councils, if we don't want a rugby stadium with a roof, others will want one for concerts and on and on it goes.
Christchurch rates are lower than many other towns and cities even though we have had far greater adversity than anyone else.
Many object to contributing to the Cathedral rebuild, but the amount they are being asked to pay is pittance, about $65 over 10 years.
My largest objection is the cycle-ways and I am certain the majority agree. The amount being spent on them and walkways is just totally ridiculous.
Council have to consult and advertise the projects they intend to carry out, but in most cases the information is so scant it is a waste of time as a lay person is unable to decipher or understand, whereas I am sure if the information was made easily available and understandable in full detailed drawings many projects wouldn't be acceptable to ratepayers.
I am sure the council would get so much more "buy in" if they detailed projects with clear drawings and descriptions and also if they put up alternative ways of doing things with cost comparisons. It is the manner which council does things in "over the top" "Rolls Royce" approaches that really gets "the backs up" of ratepayers. Another revamp of Cathedral square is a prime example.
Council also needs to take a "deep breath" and question their motive and continuance to run loss making events such as The Buskers Festival etc etc - even the "free" Concerts in the Park cost us the ratepayers a lot of money.
Many residents want more and more (additional rates) - whereas many more of us "thinking" ratepayers are wanting less and less (stable rates).
Couch is less than 5 years old.
Well kept, good condition.
Bought from Freedom.
We have been working with the Central City Business Association, Canterbury Police, Christchurch City Mission and other social and health agencies.
See the latest update on Newsline: bit.ly...
Thinking of hiring a local contractor to do some renovations on your house? A good rule of thumb is to obtain more than one quote, particularly if you are investing a large sum of money.
- Do you know the difference between a quote or an estimate?
- Will you need to hire multiple contractors?
… View moreThinking of hiring a local contractor to do some renovations on your house? A good rule of thumb is to obtain more than one quote, particularly if you are investing a large sum of money.
- Do you know the difference between a quote or an estimate?
- Will you need to hire multiple contractors?
There can be big differences in the prices – make sure you ask why. If you want a good result, the more you think about upfront the better. Follow our checklists, information, and tools to help you through the process.
We have 3 or 4 rolls of underlay roughly 3x2 mtres left over in good condition came from a smoke and per free home can deliver for free within Christchurch
Just incase you don't have anything on tonight:
50 Ferrymead Park Dr, Ferrymead, Christchurch
Today at 4 PM - 8 PM
*Gold Coin Entry per person.
*Stalls *Food Vendors
*Entertainment - Bouncy Castle - Face Painting
*Bring Cash!
*Sorry no dogs allowed except for service dogs.
*Smoke and… View moreJust incase you don't have anything on tonight:
50 Ferrymead Park Dr, Ferrymead, Christchurch
Today at 4 PM - 8 PM
*Gold Coin Entry per person.
*Stalls *Food Vendors
*Entertainment - Bouncy Castle - Face Painting
*Bring Cash!
*Sorry no dogs allowed except for service dogs.
*Smoke and vape free except for the designated smoking area.
*Tram - Gold Coin
*Print Shop, Post Office, the Theatre, and Curragh House are open.
*Make sure you bring ample cash for this event as there are no ATM's. We do not offer cash out.
*Some stalls and most food stands have eftpos
*Please consider public transport to help ease parking.
King Street Sydenham. 9 am start
Clothes, toys, house hold goods, wet suits , scooters, baby clothes, books, cds, etc etc.
The Tall Blacks will play in Christchurch for the first time in 18 years for the FIBA World Cup Qualifying series. Read the full story on Newsline: bit.ly...
Emergencies are unpredictable, therefore it’s really important to make a plan to help you get through.
Having a discussion about alternative meeting places, what to do if you can’t contact each other or making a list of supplies are good things to think about when making a plan for an … View moreEmergencies are unpredictable, therefore it’s really important to make a plan to help you get through.
Having a discussion about alternative meeting places, what to do if you can’t contact each other or making a list of supplies are good things to think about when making a plan for an emergency.
What will be on your plan?
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I have a ginger and white 5-6 year old tom cat I need to re-home by 7th July as we are moving and are not allowed to take him. He was a stray that we took in, but were never meaning to keep. I rang cats protection but there is a 16 week waiting list. Does anyone know anywhere that would take him? … View moreI have a ginger and white 5-6 year old tom cat I need to re-home by 7th July as we are moving and are not allowed to take him. He was a stray that we took in, but were never meaning to keep. I rang cats protection but there is a 16 week waiting list. Does anyone know anywhere that would take him? If I can't find somewhere by next week I will just have to leave him and I really don't want to do that.
Unfortunately i have left my old grass push lawn mower out in the old shed to long.
It was not sheltered from the elements very well and gone a bit rusty.
Does any know any one whom can spend the time to get the rust off and sharpen it again.
I don,t mind them charging a small fee to get it … View moreUnfortunately i have left my old grass push lawn mower out in the old shed to long.
It was not sheltered from the elements very well and gone a bit rusty.
Does any know any one whom can spend the time to get the rust off and sharpen it again.
I don,t mind them charging a small fee to get it back to shape, its handy to have in the summer months.
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