Redwood, Christchurch

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1901 days ago

HOUSIE

Derek and Maureen from Redwood

Housie every Wednesday.

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1901 days ago

Papanui High School Sign Language Nightclass

Bryan and Barbara Roper from Papanui High School Adult and Community Education

Would you like to learn some basic Sign Language? Then come along to Papanui High School and enrol in our Beginners Level 1a Sign Language Course. This course is being held at Papanui High School on a Tuesday night starting 22 October 7-9 pm for 6 weeks at a cost of $95. Students will learn … View moreWould you like to learn some basic Sign Language? Then come along to Papanui High School and enrol in our Beginners Level 1a Sign Language Course. This course is being held at Papanui High School on a Tuesday night starting 22 October 7-9 pm for 6 weeks at a cost of $95. Students will learn numbers, the alphabet, shapes, signing names, facial expressions and body language.

For further information and enrolment please visit our website www.papanui.school.nz... or email Barbara Roper rpb@papanui.school.nz or telephone our office on 033520701.

1902 days ago

Traffic lights at Harewood/Gardiners/Breens Intersection

Community Development Worker from Bishopdale Community Trust

Christchurch City Council voted on Thursday to support the Bishopdale community’s push to have traffic signals installed at the busy Harewood/Gardiners/Breens Intersection intersection. 🚦🚦🚦🚦

There is not enough budget within the Long Term Plan for installing traffic signals so … View more
Christchurch City Council voted on Thursday to support the Bishopdale community’s push to have traffic signals installed at the busy Harewood/Gardiners/Breens Intersection intersection. 🚦🚦🚦🚦

There is not enough budget within the Long Term Plan for installing traffic signals so Council staff have been asked to investigate funding options and to bring a report back to the Council in time for the project to be included in the 2020/201 Annual Plan.

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1902 days ago

Thank you Wattie's

Julia de Ruiter from The Salvation Army NZ

We want to say a heartfelt thank you to Wattie’s NZ and the 150 schools who took part in this year's Cans for Good campaign. Thanks to the incredible effort of students, teachers and whānau, over 30,000 cans were collected and will make a huge difference to Salvation Army foodbanks around … View moreWe want to say a heartfelt thank you to Wattie’s NZ and the 150 schools who took part in this year's Cans for Good campaign. Thanks to the incredible effort of students, teachers and whānau, over 30,000 cans were collected and will make a huge difference to Salvation Army foodbanks around Aotearoa.

Wattie’s generously donated a further 25,000 cans taking the total number collected to over 56,000 cans.

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1902 days ago

Who are the Candidates for the Papanui Ward?

Donna from Redwood

If you want to know who the candidates are in the upcoming Christchurch City Council elections (Papanui Ward)? Come along to the Christchurch Function Centre (Redwood Hotel), 340 Main North Road, Redwood on Tuesday the 17th September at 7pm. Both Council and Community Board candidates will be … View moreIf you want to know who the candidates are in the upcoming Christchurch City Council elections (Papanui Ward)? Come along to the Christchurch Function Centre (Redwood Hotel), 340 Main North Road, Redwood on Tuesday the 17th September at 7pm. Both Council and Community Board candidates will be there. This is being hosted by the Redwood Business & Residents Group.

1902 days ago

New blog post: Neighbourly in the news!

The Team from Neighbourly.co.nz

We love seeing Neighbourly members mentioned in the news - and we've seen a few in the last few months. From a Neighbourly group that has united the masses right through to a neighbourhood who rallied to deliver a 250kg piano to two blind sisters - there is a lot of good going on in … View moreWe love seeing Neighbourly members mentioned in the news - and we've seen a few in the last few months. From a Neighbourly group that has united the masses right through to a neighbourhood who rallied to deliver a 250kg piano to two blind sisters - there is a lot of good going on in Neighbourly communities around the country. You can read about them right here in our latest blog post.

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1902 days ago

Papanui High School Barista Night Class Term 4

Bryan and Barbara Roper from Papanui High School Adult and Community Education

Would you like to learn how to make a good coffee? Come along to Papanui High School and join our Barista course being held on a Tuesday night 7-9 pm beginning on
22 October for 6 weeks at a cost of $195. This course will teach you the art of making coffee you will also gain skills at Industry … View more
Would you like to learn how to make a good coffee? Come along to Papanui High School and join our Barista course being held on a Tuesday night 7-9 pm beginning on
22 October for 6 weeks at a cost of $195. This course will teach you the art of making coffee you will also gain skills at Industry Standard. The course is suitable for complete beginners through to Baristas wanting to advance to the next level.
For further information and enrolment please visit our website www.papanui.school.nz... or email Barbara Roper rpb@papanui.school.nz or telephone our office on 033520701.

1902 days ago

St Albans Fruit & Vege Co-Op

Mark Hudson from

The St Albans Fruit & Vege Co-Op aims to give people access to healthy, fresh food at a fair price and involve people in building their community.

This is run by the Community Focus Trust based in St Albans.

Each week you will receive a selection of fresh produce, with different variety most… View more
The St Albans Fruit & Vege Co-Op aims to give people access to healthy, fresh food at a fair price and involve people in building their community.

This is run by the Community Focus Trust based in St Albans.

Each week you will receive a selection of fresh produce, with different variety most weeks. All produce is seasonal and fresh. The average saving per week if brought from a mainstream supermarket is around $15.00, so you could save on average $60 per month.

St Albans Fruit & Vege Co-Op Sign Up Details:

Option 1: Set up a direct credit into our account: please fill in your surname and SPR in the reference field, so we can track all orders - this needs to be paid into this account by Friday. Our account is :
Kiwibank 38-9018-0645983-04

Option 2: Contact us on our Facebook page telling us how you wish to pay (Cash or Direct Credit), and if you will be ordering weekly or fortnightly.

Cost: $15.00

All orders are packed on a Wednesday and can be collected from Empower Church, 140 Springfield Rd, St Albans I 10:30am - 5:00pm.

As we are now using reusable bags, please bring your own bags to swap the produce over.

Contact Mark at communityfocustrust@gmail.com for more info of checkout our Facebook page.

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1902 days ago

Experience Gets Results

Trust Steve Hansen to work with those who deliver.
Because when you choose Ray White Inline Realty, you choose impartial advice, expert market knowledge and a determination to get the best price for your home.

Thinking of buying or selling? Think 0800 YELLOW (0800 935 569)

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1902 days ago

How to vote in the Local Body Elections

Emma from St Albans

How to vote - The elections are held by postal vote. If you’re enrolled to vote, your voting papers will be delivered by New Zealand Post from Friday 20 September.

The papers include your voting form, a candidate booklet and a prepaid return envelope.

Read the instructions, fill out the voting … View more
How to vote - The elections are held by postal vote. If you’re enrolled to vote, your voting papers will be delivered by New Zealand Post from Friday 20 September.

The papers include your voting form, a candidate booklet and a prepaid return envelope.

Read the instructions, fill out the voting paper with your choices, put it in the Freepost envelope provided and put it in the mail.

To make sure your completed vote is received before voting closes, post it no later than 5pm on Tuesday 8 October.

You can also deliver your vote by hand. Completed voting papers can be returned to the Christchurch City Council Civic Offices at 53 Hereford Street, or any open Council library or service centre, before noon on Saturday 12 October.

Anyone who is not able to complete a postal vote independently due to disability is invited to contact the Electoral Officer. The candidate profile booklet can be provided in larger text on request.

It’s not too late to enrol to vote!

If you’re not already on the electoral roll or aren’t sure your details are up to date, you’ll need to enrol or check first. Visit www.vote.nz... call 0800 36 76 56, freetext your name and address to 3676, or visit any PostShop.

If you aren’t on the electoral roll or haven’t received your voting papers by Wednesday 25 September 2019, you may need to cast a special vote to have your say. We can post them to you, or issue them to you from selected Council facilities. Read more here: www.ccc.govt.nz...

To request special voting documents to be posted out you can phone or email the Electoral Officer on 03 941 8681 or elections2019@ccc.govt.nz

Results - Progress results for the election will be available on the Council website, www.ccc.govt.nz... soon after voting closes at noon on Saturday 12 October.

Final results will be available between 18 and 20 October on the Council website and published in The Press.

Any questions? If you have any questions about the elections please contact the Electoral Officer, Jo Daly, by email to elections2019@ccc.govt.nz or phone on 03 941 8581.

Information about the elections is available at: www.ccc.govt.nz...

1902 days ago

Strong wind watch

Neighbourly.co.nz

MetService has issued a strong wind watch for Christchurch.

Valid: 11 hours from 5:00pm Monday to 4:00am Tuesday.
Forecast: Northwesterly winds may approach severe gale in exposed places at times.

An update for severe weather will be issued by 10:00am Monday 16 Sep 2019.

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1902 days ago

Heavy rain and strong wind warning

Neighbourly.co.nz

MetService has issued a heavy rain and strong wind warning for the headwaters of the Canterbury Lakes and Rivers and the Canterbury High Country.

RAIN: Valid: 12 hours from 3:00pm Monday to 3:00am Tuesday.
Forecast: Expect 100 to 140mm of rain to accumulate near the main divide, and 70 to 100m … View more
MetService has issued a heavy rain and strong wind warning for the headwaters of the Canterbury Lakes and Rivers and the Canterbury High Country.

RAIN: Valid: 12 hours from 3:00pm Monday to 3:00am Tuesday.
Forecast: Expect 100 to 140mm of rain to accumulate near the main divide, and 70 to 100m within 15km east of the divide. Peak rates of 15 to 25mm/h, with possible thunderstorms.

WIND: Valid: 12 hours from 6:00pm Monday to 6:00am Tuesday.
Forecast: Northwesterly gales are forecast to be severe at times, with gusts reaching 120km/h in exposed places.

An update for severe weather will be issued by 10:00am Monday 16 Sep 2019.

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1903 days ago

Poll: Do you intend to vote in the upcoming local council elections?

Neighbourly.co.nz

It will soon be time to have your say on who represents your community by voting in the 2019 local elections. Do you intend to vote?

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Do you intend to vote in the upcoming local council elections?
  • 66.5% Yes definitely, democracy is vital
    66.5% Complete
  • 24.8% Maybe, I'm struggling to find anyone I want to vote for
    24.8% Complete
  • 8.7% No, I just can't be bothered with local councils
    8.7% Complete
1610 votes
1903 days ago

Become a Dementia Friend

Alzheimers NZ

Almost every Kiwi whānau is affected by dementia at some point. Maybe a family member or one of your friends or workmates has dementia?

September 21 is World Alzheimers Day – a day we can all take a moment to help people with dementia. Over 17 million people have joined Dementia Friends … View more
Almost every Kiwi whānau is affected by dementia at some point. Maybe a family member or one of your friends or workmates has dementia?

September 21 is World Alzheimers Day – a day we can all take a moment to help people with dementia. Over 17 million people have joined Dementia Friends worldwide. So why not you?

Learn how you can help in simple and small ways. Wear a badge. Take time to listen. Pop over for a cuppa. It only takes 20 minutes online.

Show your support and help people with dementia to live well too. Join Dementia Friends today.
Learn More

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1903 days ago

Holiday Club

Wairakei Road Bible Church

We have a holiday club 30 September to the 2 October at Wairakei Road Bible Church, 392 Wairakei Road, Burnside.
9am-12 noon
Ages 5-12
Free
To register before 25 September, phone/text Tania 021 2538110 or email taniapayton@gmail.com

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