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2628 days ago

New exhibition ‘Kura Pounamu’ opens Saturday

Canterbury Museum

See more than 200 pounamu treasures, including jewellery, tools and weapons. Touch giant pounamu boulders. Learn about how this precious stone is formed, its uses and its importance to generations of New Zealanders.

From 15 December at Canterbury Museum.
Find out more!

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2628 days ago

Children's Crib Service

Father Chris Orczy from St Michael and All Angels

Merry Christmas,

This year, at 5.00pm on December 20th, St Michael and All Angels is having a Children's Crib Service. Bring your children, your grandchildren, your nieces, your nephews, your neighbour's child (with permission!) and enjoy a magical Christmas Service. Yummy food for all … View more
Merry Christmas,

This year, at 5.00pm on December 20th, St Michael and All Angels is having a Children's Crib Service. Bring your children, your grandchildren, your nieces, your nephews, your neighbour's child (with permission!) and enjoy a magical Christmas Service. Yummy food for all afterwards!

All are welcome!

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2628 days ago

Ho ho no: More AirNZ Christmas strikes on the table

Georgia Reporter from Stuff

Hi neighbours,

More strike notices have been issued for the days before Christmas. The unions representing Air New Zealand Engineering and Logistics have extended their strike action for December 21, 22, and 23.

Negotiations between officials and union delegates are ongoing. To read more about … View more
Hi neighbours,

More strike notices have been issued for the days before Christmas. The unions representing Air New Zealand Engineering and Logistics have extended their strike action for December 21, 22, and 23.

Negotiations between officials and union delegates are ongoing. To read more about this, click here. Have you got travel insurance for your flights? If a strike happens, you might not be covered. Read more about the Insurance Council of NZ's travel cover warning here.

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2629 days ago

Akaroa rock not suitable for deep-bore injection

The Team from Christchurch City Council

Test drilling at two sites on the outskirts of Akaroa revealed that it is unlikely deep-bore injection will be a suitable method for disposing of Akaroa’s treated wastewater.

More at Newsline.

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2629 days ago

Civic Award winners for 2018

The Team from Christchurch City Council

Each year, we recognise the efforts of individuals and groups who are working, on a voluntary basis, to make a positive impact in the city.

Check out this year's Civic Award winners here at Newsline: bit.ly...

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2629 days ago

Edible Garden Awards - Get involved!

The Team from Christchurch City Council

Do you grow your own food? Nominations for the Edible Garden Awards are back again in 2019.

Regardless if your garden is large or small, if it provides something delish you can sink your teeth into, we want you to enter!

Visit: ccc.govt.nz/GardenAwards for more!

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2641 days ago

Shorter showers save water!

The Team from Christchurch City Council

Keep your shower under 5 minutes and you could save thousands of litres of water a month!
For more tips, visit bit.ly...

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2629 days ago
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2629 days ago

FREE

Katrina from Spreydon

Simpson 380 Fridge/Freezer has been in garage last couple years.Goes but doesn't cool. Free to pick up. Ring Grant 0276930042 in Spreydon

Free

2629 days ago

Taco Bell is coming to New Zealand

Georgia Reporter from Stuff

Hi neighbours,

Forget Santa, Taco Bell is coming to town!

The Mexican fast food chain, which makes made-to-order tacos and burritos, is planning on opening more than 60 new Taco Bell restaurants across New Zealand and Australia. To read more, click here.

The restaurants will be built between … View more
Hi neighbours,

Forget Santa, Taco Bell is coming to town!

The Mexican fast food chain, which makes made-to-order tacos and burritos, is planning on opening more than 60 new Taco Bell restaurants across New Zealand and Australia. To read more, click here.

The restaurants will be built between January 1 and June 2024.

Are you a fan of Taco Bell? Would you like a restaurant to open up in your city? Or are there too many fast food chains as is? Share your thoughts in the replies below!
(Please add "NFP/not for print" if you do not want your images/ comments used on Stuff)

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2629 days ago

Bullying in the workplace

Paul from PB Employment Law Ltd

For all those people being bullied into a state of indecision and paralysis , read this article.
Bullying in the workplace is a huge and very common problem in NZ.
We all have a duty to fight to speak up.....

Contact Paul if you are or thinking you are being bullied in your workplace 03 22 22 … View more
For all those people being bullied into a state of indecision and paralysis , read this article.
Bullying in the workplace is a huge and very common problem in NZ.
We all have a duty to fight to speak up.....

Contact Paul if you are or thinking you are being bullied in your workplace 03 22 22 385

2630 days ago

Black cat

Cheyenne from Broomfield - Hei Hei

To the owner of the Lovely pure black cat that's been hanging around Arcon Drive not sure of sex but is it possible for you too lock him or her up at night as she/he jumped through our window about 3 am then an hour later tryed to jump back out and almost broke a lamp and the TV she's/hes… View moreTo the owner of the Lovely pure black cat that's been hanging around Arcon Drive not sure of sex but is it possible for you too lock him or her up at night as she/he jumped through our window about 3 am then an hour later tryed to jump back out and almost broke a lamp and the TV she's/hes a beautiful cat I just dont want her/him to jump through the wrong window I hope who ever she/he belongs to see this she/he hangs around my street quite a bit I know she/he is owned as she was very friendly and this isn't the first time she's/he has been caught in our house I believe it maybe friends with my cat also dont think it knows what a curtain is as it couldn't seem to get past it lol I hope you see this

2631 days ago

How I Ended Up at Wesley Village

Jan Tedesco from NW WEA - a branch of CWEA

Come along to Chapel Street Church Hall, on the corner of Harewood Road and Chapel Street, Papanui this Friday, 14th December, to listen to Carole J. Evans QSO.JP. talk about 'How I Ended Up at Wesley Village'.
Her talk starts at 10.30am.
Everyone is welcome - just sign in at the door … View more
Come along to Chapel Street Church Hall, on the corner of Harewood Road and Chapel Street, Papanui this Friday, 14th December, to listen to Carole J. Evans QSO.JP. talk about 'How I Ended Up at Wesley Village'.
Her talk starts at 10.30am.
Everyone is welcome - just sign in at the door with your name and phone number, pay $4 and enjoy.

2632 days ago

Pet Santa Photos!

Tania from Strowan

Petstock Ferrymead is having Pet Santa Photos tomorrow!!
12pm-3pm
for just $5 take as many photos as you want on your phone, camera, whatever you like!
all furries receive a goody bag from Santa Paws for being a good boy/good girl =)
all proceeds go to Chch rescue groups
get amongst it! =D

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2631 days ago

Dive Fins - Brand New

Maxine from Ilam

My daughter purchased dive fins instead of snorkel fins and needs to sell them. They are open back size s/m (up to size 9 shoe) with an adjustable open back.

Price: $25

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