Phillipstown, Christchurch

It is beginning to look a lot like Christmas!

It is beginning to look a lot like Christmas!

Do you have any festive tips your community needs to know about? Post them here!

3192 days ago

Seamstress' 'crazy dream' of sewing around the country comes to life

Shannon Beynon Reporter from Christchurch Mail

Sarah Lancaster and her colourful, solar powered caravan Cecil are bringing an old-time practice back into fashion.
Lancaster's mobile sewing hub offers customers clothing repairs on the spot and teaches them how to sew.
The Auckland woman is travelling the South Island with sewing … View more
Sarah Lancaster and her colourful, solar powered caravan Cecil are bringing an old-time practice back into fashion.
Lancaster's mobile sewing hub offers customers clothing repairs on the spot and teaches them how to sew.
The Auckland woman is travelling the South Island with sewing machines...

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3192 days ago

Before you fly, check the rules!

Media Team from Christchurch City Council

So, you’d like to fly your drone but are not sure where? Check out our neat animated video that helps explain the rules.

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3192 days ago

Walking Wednesday

Media Team from Christchurch City Council

Make the most of fresh Autumn days on the Waimakariri Walkway which traverses the thin strip of sand dunes between Brooklands Lagoon and the sea. Starts at Spencer Park and finishes at the Waimakariri river; grab some mates and go walking! #walkingwednesday #christchurchparks

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3193 days ago

Vodafone ultra slim 7 smartphone

Kerry from Linwood

Hi. I have a brand new smart phone for sale. Cost $300. Bought a week ago. It's an unwanted gift. Grab a bargain. Make me an offer.
Urgent sale.

Negotiable

3193 days ago

Annual Plan - Budget Balancer

Media Team from Christchurch City Council

#cccplan Have a go at creating the city’s annual budget with our new budget balancer tool.
Check it out here: christchurch.budgetallocator.com...

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3193 days ago

Vodafone ultra slim 7 smartphone

Kerry from Linwood

Hi. I have a brand new smart phone for sale. Cost $300. Bought a week ago. It's an unwanted gift. Grab a bargain. Make me an offer.
Urgent sale.

Negotiable

3193 days ago

The Migrant Times, Issue 19, March 22 - April 4, 2017

Kevin Park from Canterbury Migrants Centre

Happy reading Everyone!

Multiculturalism
* Culture Galore 2017 held on March 11, saw representation from over 70 different ethnic communities in food stalls, activities and performances
* Christchurch Polyfest 2017 held on March 18, saw 18 secondary schools across the city, celebrating the … View more
Happy reading Everyone!

Multiculturalism
* Culture Galore 2017 held on March 11, saw representation from over 70 different ethnic communities in food stalls, activities and performances
* Christchurch Polyfest 2017 held on March 18, saw 18 secondary schools across the city, celebrating the Pacific Island cultures
* Honour: Wall of Remembrance for Police dogs unveiled
* Treaty rights: Whanganui River, Te Awa Tupua, now a legal person
* Remembrance: Memorial service for Japan's 2011 tragedy at Chch's World Peace Bell
* Celebrations: University of Canterbury's Iranian Society celebrates Nowruz
* Appreciation: Selwyn's inaugural CultureFest team recognised
* Dutch here raise concerns on Dutch elections there
* Grateful: Thank you for the rebuild: Streets, Durham St Methodist community Ministry, to migrant construction workers
* Women: African women celebrate International Women’s Day in Christchurch
* Exploitation: Auckland car-wash pays $35,151 to migrant employees
* 'Living Planet': Three-day forum to look for sustainable solutions
* Filipino food experience at Learn from What You Eat programme
* Contributing: Calling on ethnic communities to join community patrols - NZ Police
* Korea is in turbulence
* Community radio: Samadhi - Voice of Sri Lanka
* Celebrations: Fiji-style holi in Chch
'* We can utterly refute this allegation'

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3194 days ago

International Children's Book Day

Charlotte Evers from Playhouse Challenge

International Children's Book Day, which celebrates a love of reading, is coming up this Sunday 2 April. Christchurch City Libraries have some fantastic ways to celebrate, and what better thing to do when it's cold and wet than curl up and read a good book with your children? Check out … View moreInternational Children's Book Day, which celebrates a love of reading, is coming up this Sunday 2 April. Christchurch City Libraries have some fantastic ways to celebrate, and what better thing to do when it's cold and wet than curl up and read a good book with your children? Check out the link for some great ideas.

3194 days ago

Lancaster Park

Media Team from Christchurch City Council

A decision has been made about Lancaster Park. Read more at NEWSLINE

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3194 days ago

Your local Butcher - Crazy Rump Steak Pricing

Mad Butcher Linwood

Fresh Sliced Rump Steak - at a special price especially for you! - Come in and check out our other amazing deals !
THE BUTCHER'S BLOCK
Sign up to The Butcher’s Block for weekly meat specials at the Mad Butcher, emailed straight to your inbox. Be the first to grab the deals

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3194 days ago

Port Hills fire update

Media Team from Christchurch City Council

Assessment work will begin today into ways to control run-off into waterways from areas of the Port Hills affected by last month’s fire.

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3194 days ago

Help baby kiwis with Operation Nest Egg!

SuperValue New Zealand

SuperValue Supermarkets are helping the Willowbank Kiwi Breeding programme to set up a new crèche for little kiwis as part of the Operation Nest Egg. SuperValue and FreshChoice have donated $5,000 to help give a head start to building the new kiwi pens. You can help too by donating at your local … View moreSuperValue Supermarkets are helping the Willowbank Kiwi Breeding programme to set up a new crèche for little kiwis as part of the Operation Nest Egg. SuperValue and FreshChoice have donated $5,000 to help give a head start to building the new kiwi pens. You can help too by donating at your local SuperValue supermarket from the 20th March until the 23rd April 2017! Learn more

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3207 days ago

Bunnings Service

Tomas from Richmond

I just got back from Bunnings on Marshland. I needed some copies of receipts to prove purchases to my insurance company for some items that were stolen out of my garage. Bunnings told me they could do it, but it was too much trouble, and wouldn't help me. I just feel disappointed, because I … View moreI just got back from Bunnings on Marshland. I needed some copies of receipts to prove purchases to my insurance company for some items that were stolen out of my garage. Bunnings told me they could do it, but it was too much trouble, and wouldn't help me. I just feel disappointed, because I liked shopping there. But I don't think I will go there any more.

3196 days ago

💚Teddy bears picnic update💚

Chanelle from Sydenham

✳️Update✳️

Due to the weather not looking to great and the ground being wet

Today is postponed to tomorrow at 1 pm

Keep dry and warm 💖
Happy neighbours day!!💚💚💚

3196 days ago

Great Community Clean Up is back!

The Warehouse New Zealand

This is your chance to show your community a little love - and to WIN great prizes. Once again, The Warehouse and Neighbourly are encouraging neighbours to get more involved in their neighbourhood by creating a Great Community Clean Up event. It doesn't need to be anything big; picking up a … View moreThis is your chance to show your community a little love - and to WIN great prizes. Once again, The Warehouse and Neighbourly are encouraging neighbours to get more involved in their neighbourhood by creating a Great Community Clean Up event. It doesn't need to be anything big; picking up a little litter in your street, tidying up your favourite park, or removing bits and bobs from a nearby beach are all great events! Official 2017 Great Community Clean Up Events take place between 27 April and 3 May. Register your event now and be in to WIN! Learn more

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