Riccarton, Christchurch

1940 days ago

Calling all Halloween enthusiasts - we'd love to hear from you

Jake Kenny Reporter from Community News

Hi Cantabrians,

Are you, your children or grandchildren getting involved in Halloween this year? Stuff and The Press newspaper would love to hear from you.

We are hoping to find out how things may be a little bit different for Halloween this year due to Covid-19, and to see how people are still… View more
Hi Cantabrians,

Are you, your children or grandchildren getting involved in Halloween this year? Stuff and The Press newspaper would love to hear from you.

We are hoping to find out how things may be a little bit different for Halloween this year due to Covid-19, and to see how people are still pushing through with their celebrations.

Will you be wearing a face mask with your costume? Or offering hand sanitiser to trick or treaters? Whatever it is you're up to, we'd love to hear about it.

Please comment below or email jake.kenny@stuff.co.nz if you are celebrating Halloween this year and would like to share how.

Thanks in advance folks!

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1938 days ago

Extra patrols in student community after home invasions in Christchurch

Jake Kenny Reporter from Community News

Police will be doing extra patrols around the University of Canterbury after a man tried to rape three women in their homes.

A 45-year-old man appeared in the Christchurch District Court on Thursday afternoon, after he allegedly broke into five Upper Riccarton houses between 6 and 7am that … View more
Police will be doing extra patrols around the University of Canterbury after a man tried to rape three women in their homes.

A 45-year-old man appeared in the Christchurch District Court on Thursday afternoon, after he allegedly broke into five Upper Riccarton houses between 6 and 7am that morning.

He is accused of targeting five women – three of whom he allegedly tried to rape. One of the attacks involved suffocation.

A University of Canterbury spokesperson said their Student Care team was offering support to students who had been affected, and there would be a special considerations process for their upcoming exams.

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1938 days ago

‘Green’ plane takes off in Christchurch

Jake Kenny Reporter from Community News

New Zealand’s first passenger battery electric aircraft has taken flight from Christchurch.

Christchurch-based ElectricAir has brought the aircraft to the city to highlight zero exhaust-emission technology.

Launched at Christchurch International Airport on Friday, the plane will be used for … View more
New Zealand’s first passenger battery electric aircraft has taken flight from Christchurch.

Christchurch-based ElectricAir has brought the aircraft to the city to highlight zero exhaust-emission technology.

Launched at Christchurch International Airport on Friday, the plane will be used for trial flights, training and will be available for hire to qualified pilots.

The Pipistrel Alpha Electro can fly for an hour, plus half an hour reserve, which is the ideal duration for training flights.

Operators can recharge the aircraft, which will operate from both Christchurch and Rangiora, in under an hour, using a dedicated charger at Christchurch International Airport.

Along with the low-cost maintenance, the aircraft is about 70 per cent quieter than normal aircraft.

The project has been supported by a $40,000 grant from the Christchurch City Council Innovation and Sustainability Fund and a $19,000 grant from the Christchurch Agency for Energy Trust.

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1938 days ago

Flashback Friday: The Sign of the Takahe

Nicole Mathewson Reporter from The Press

Photo 1: New homes on the eastern side of the Cashmere Hills near the Sign of the Takahe. Takahe Drive (a new road) is in the left foreground, and to the right are Hackthorne Rd and Dyers Pass Rd. May 24, 1966.

Photo 2: The Sign of the Takahe rest house on the Port Hills is gradually becoming … View more
Photo 1: New homes on the eastern side of the Cashmere Hills near the Sign of the Takahe. Takahe Drive (a new road) is in the left foreground, and to the right are Hackthorne Rd and Dyers Pass Rd. May 24, 1966.

Photo 2: The Sign of the Takahe rest house on the Port Hills is gradually becoming evident as the work progresses. January 09, 1940.

Photo 3: Night Study Of The Sign Of The Takahe - The architectural beauty of the completed Sign of the Takahe road house on Cashmere hills is shown to full advantage in this photograph, which was taken by moonlight at a late hour. May 20, 1949.

Photos from The Press archives.

1938 days ago

Make your own modernist art

The Team from Resene ColorShop Lichfield Street

Make your own modernist art and release your inner Matisse with easy-to-create canvas artworks. Use Resene testpots to suit your colour scheme for a co-ordinated look.

Make the most of this weekend with this easy step by step project idea from Resene. Find out how to create your own.

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1938 days ago

Poll: Which NZ destination do you most want to travel to?

Lorna Thornber Reporter from Stuff Travel

To celebrate the refreshed Stuff Travel website, enabling you to dream, plan and now book your next escape all in one place, we're giving away a $100 voucher.

To go into the draw to win simply vote below on which of the following destinations you're most likely to use your voucher on. … View more
To celebrate the refreshed Stuff Travel website, enabling you to dream, plan and now book your next escape all in one place, we're giving away a $100 voucher.

To go into the draw to win simply vote below on which of the following destinations you're most likely to use your voucher on. Visit travel-booking.stuff.co.nz for inspiration and to view all the other destinations.
Explore now

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Which NZ destination do you most want to travel to?
  • 4.3% Auckland
    4.3% Complete
  • 20.7% Coromandel
    20.7% Complete
  • 6.2% Rotorua
    6.2% Complete
  • 5.6% Taupō
    5.6% Complete
  • 5.7% Wellington
    5.7% Complete
  • 18.7% Nelson Tasman
    18.7% Complete
  • 10.3% Marlborough
    10.3% Complete
  • 28.5% Central Otago/Lakes
    28.5% Complete
2856 votes
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1939 days ago

Boarder wanted

Sharon from Strowan

Looking for a boarder in st albans
Happy clean tidy warm fun family home with 2 ppl $230pw with food or $180 without food
Ph 0273856007

Price: $230

1939 days ago

Native plants & Mountain paintings of Neew Zealand

Patricia from Spreydon

For sale: native plants, Hebe (2), lancewoods (9), Olearea aborescens (1),rock lily (1),Corokio (1) $4 each
Ferns (native to Christchurch- die back in winter) $2-3 each
Watercolour paintings /NZ landscapes/ Christchurch buildings
Handpainted illustrations / NZ scenery/ native birds / alpine… View more
For sale: native plants, Hebe (2), lancewoods (9), Olearea aborescens (1),rock lily (1),Corokio (1) $4 each
Ferns (native to Christchurch- die back in winter) $2-3 each
Watercolour paintings /NZ landscapes/ Christchurch buildings
Handpainted illustrations / NZ scenery/ native birds / alpine flowers/historic buildings/ ChCh buildings. Small $15 each Medium $25
Book: "All my own work" alpine flowers & paintings by P Prendergast

33 Dominion Avenue, Spreydon (rear section) 9.30am- 2pm Saturday 31st October Tel: 337 0079 or email pat@slingshot.co.nz

1939 days ago

Neighbourly 101: Contact Us

Neighbourly.co.nz

The Neighbourly team is here to lend a helping hand! Whether you have some questions around how the site works, or you need help updating your details or settings, getting in touch with us is simple:

- Click "Settings" at the top right of the website
(If on mobile, click your profile… View more
The Neighbourly team is here to lend a helping hand! Whether you have some questions around how the site works, or you need help updating your details or settings, getting in touch with us is simple:

- Click "Settings" at the top right of the website
(If on mobile, click your profile picture and select "settings")
- Select "Help”
- Under Top Articles, select "Contacting Neighbourly"
- Click on the link to our Contact Us page

We look forward to hearing from you!

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1940 days ago

HOMED Saturday October 24th

Reporter Homed - The Press

What's your favorite property from our October 24th issue of HOMED?
Click the link below to choose

1940 days ago

Support your School

Katrina from Unichem Lincoln Road Pharmacy

Purchase a sunscreen from any participating brand, swipe your Living Rewards card and be in to win a Sunscreen Pack for your School valued at $1000.*

5 Prizes to be won.

*Offer valid from 12 October 2020 - 3 January 2021. Each prize pack is valued at $1000. Winners to nominate a school of their … View more
Purchase a sunscreen from any participating brand, swipe your Living Rewards card and be in to win a Sunscreen Pack for your School valued at $1000.*

5 Prizes to be won.

*Offer valid from 12 October 2020 - 3 January 2021. Each prize pack is valued at $1000. Winners to nominate a school of their choice. Visit livingrewards.co.nz/member-exclusives for full terms and conditions.

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1945 days ago

Christchurch council takes hard line on recycling rule breakers

Jake Kenny Reporter from Community News

Almost 1500 Christchurch households could soon have their recycling bins confiscated as the city council cracks down on people who refuse to separate their waste.

About 180 yellow wheelie bins have already been removed and the council has sent final warnings to another 1450 residents.

To get the … View more
Almost 1500 Christchurch households could soon have their recycling bins confiscated as the city council cracks down on people who refuse to separate their waste.

About 180 yellow wheelie bins have already been removed and the council has sent final warnings to another 1450 residents.

To get the bins back, they will have to pay $97.65 and sign a statement promising to abide by the rules. Their bins will be monitored to make sure they keep that promise.

Christchurch City Council has spent close to $1.5 million sending almost 1500 truckloads of contaminated material from yellow bins to landfill since May. That equates to about 41 per cent of all yellow bins.

Do you agree with council's strict recycling approach? Let us know below.

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1940 days ago

Popular baby product recalled

The Team from Neighbourly.co.nz

Herobility Eco Feeding Spoon and Eco Baby Spoon & Fork have been recalled as they pose a choking hazard for babies. It has been found that these can break into small pieces.

The product has been sold at Mummum, Global Baby, Hatch Boutique, J Ballantynes, Mighty Ape, Smith and Caugheys and … View more
Herobility Eco Feeding Spoon and Eco Baby Spoon & Fork have been recalled as they pose a choking hazard for babies. It has been found that these can break into small pieces.

The product has been sold at Mummum, Global Baby, Hatch Boutique, J Ballantynes, Mighty Ape, Smith and Caugheys and The Nile from October 2019 to October 2020

If you have one of these forks/spoons and the date stamp is marked 2019 or earlier (or no date stamp is shown), the company advises to stop using the product and contact Bloom and Grow NZ to organise for a gift voucher to the same value.

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1941 days ago

Sharing Success

Principal Immigration Adviser from Zealand Immigration

We all love being appreciated and once more we have a lovely feedback from one of our clients.
"Hi Gaurav & Zealand Immigration,
Thank you very much for the great news.
You always been a awesome immigration advisor in all over New Zealand. And the whole team of Zealand Immigration all … View more
We all love being appreciated and once more we have a lovely feedback from one of our clients.
"Hi Gaurav & Zealand Immigration,
Thank you very much for the great news.
You always been a awesome immigration advisor in all over New Zealand. And the whole team of Zealand Immigration all the team members are supportive. I really recommend others the best immigration advisor in NZ.
Once again thank you very much
Regards
Jigar "

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1941 days ago

Christchurch club shelves 'working men' identity in major $21m revamp

Nicole Mathewson Reporter from The Press

A Christchurch club is ushering in a new era with a shift in its identity and the opening of the first stage of its $21 million redevelopment.

The Hornby Club has been revamped to help ensure its future and appeal to a wider range of people, now housing a new pavilion and dining spaces, a live … View more
A Christchurch club is ushering in a new era with a shift in its identity and the opening of the first stage of its $21 million redevelopment.

The Hornby Club has been revamped to help ensure its future and appeal to a wider range of people, now housing a new pavilion and dining spaces, a live music venue and pool and gaming rooms.

In recent years more than half its members were over the age of 60 – though its membership is 7000-strong and growing – and the club’s managers want to reinvent it and make it more welcoming to younger people and families.

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