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3414 days ago

New Brighton Spring Music Festival

New Brighton Spring Music Festival 2016

Hi all,

Just a note to you as I've sent out the Event page and what the New Brighton Spring Music Festival is about and how to get tickets - please take a look at the page itself so you can see the bands that are playing, the children's entertainment, the Foodies and the sponsors who … View more
Hi all,

Just a note to you as I've sent out the Event page and what the New Brighton Spring Music Festival is about and how to get tickets - please take a look at the page itself so you can see the bands that are playing, the children's entertainment, the Foodies and the sponsors who have helped get this gig going. I update regularly and usually when more things are added, so please do take a look.

www.facebook.com...

And don't forget to get your tickets from Eventfinda:-

www.eventfinda.co.nz...


Many thanks
Raewyn Murray (New Brighton Neighbourly Lead)
Event Manager / Photographer
New Brighton Spring Music Festival

3415 days ago

World Bowls Championships coming to Christchurch

Social Media from Christchurch City Council

Coming to a green near you…Don’t miss out on the action. Get your ticket at www.ticketek.co.nz... #WB2016

For more information check out Newsline here: bit.ly...

Who is excited!

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3415 days ago

Poll: Are schools near your home a good choice? #pulseoftheneighbourhood

The Team from Neighbourly.co.nz

In this week's Pulse of the Neighbourhood Survey we're asking about the schools near you. Would you be happy to send your kids to your local - or would you rather send them somewhere else? Vote below!

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Are schools near your home a good choice? #pulseoftheneighbourhood
  • 66.6% Yes - I have great schools nearby
    66.6% Complete
  • 8.8% They're okay
    8.8% Complete
  • 15.1% No - I would rather send my children to another school
    15.1% Complete
  • 9.5% I don't know / not relevant to me
    9.5% Complete
1447 votes
3416 days ago

140 Russley - Mt Pleasant bus service detouring away from Mt Pleasant Rd Thursday 20th October

Claire Nicholls from Metroinfo

On Thursday 20th October for one day only all buses travelling towards Mt Pleasant and McCormacks Bay will detour away from part of Mt Pleasant Rd while road works are carried out. Buses will detour off Major Hornbrooke Rd onto Billys Track and Mt Pleasant Rd back onto Soleares Ave to continue the … View moreOn Thursday 20th October for one day only all buses travelling towards Mt Pleasant and McCormacks Bay will detour away from part of Mt Pleasant Rd while road works are carried out. Buses will detour off Major Hornbrooke Rd onto Billys Track and Mt Pleasant Rd back onto Soleares Ave to continue the normal route UNLESS passengers request to be dropped further up the hill upon boarding the bus.
If a passenger needs to be dropped further along the route buses will detour by continuing the normal route up Major Hornbrooke Rd then detour onto Madeley Rd, Bellview Tce and back down the hill along Major Hornbrooke Rd onto Billys Track and Mt Pleasant Rd back onto Soleares Ave to continue the normal route. Please note passengers need to tell the driver upon boarding they need to be taken up the hill otherwise the shorter detour will be run.
Buses travelling towards Russley are not affected. View detour map attached.

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3416 days ago

2 Sofas

Christina from Ilam

I have to two sofas free to anyone. One has some webbing broken and both have wear and tear of three children.

Free

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3416 days ago

Te Hapua: Halswell Centre

Social Media from Christchurch City Council

An exciting new café opens at Te Hāpua: Halswell Centre in late November.
Until then, the space is closed for a refit and we apologise for any inconvenience.
The new café operator will look to sell hot drinks as soon as possible, plus ice creams once the summer pool reopens on 12 November.
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An exciting new café opens at Te Hāpua: Halswell Centre in late November.
Until then, the space is closed for a refit and we apologise for any inconvenience.
The new café operator will look to sell hot drinks as soon as possible, plus ice creams once the summer pool reopens on 12 November.
The operators of Red Café at Upper Riccarton Library will be running the café.

3416 days ago

Otakaro's Metro Sports Facility

Social Media from Christchurch City Council

The site for the Metro Sports Facility is being prepared for construction.

Between now and early 2017 the majority of Balfour Tce, which currently runs through the centre of the site, will be closed and a new entrance and services to the properties at the western end will be created from Stewart… View more
The site for the Metro Sports Facility is being prepared for construction.

Between now and early 2017 the majority of Balfour Tce, which currently runs through the centre of the site, will be closed and a new entrance and services to the properties at the western end will be created from Stewart St. This is to allow land remediation to commence later in the year.

Read more at NEWSLINE: www.ccc.govt.nz...

3416 days ago

Avoid hidden surprises...

The Team from Jennian Homes Canterbury North

So, you picked a builder…Yay! But...then you find out they’ve got a dodgy track record. OH NO!

Avoid ‘OH NO’ moments...by heading along to a free New Home Builders Info Session with us - your local Jennian team!.

We'll be happy to help you learn more about the hidden costs of … View more
So, you picked a builder…Yay! But...then you find out they’ve got a dodgy track record. OH NO!

Avoid ‘OH NO’ moments...by heading along to a free New Home Builders Info Session with us - your local Jennian team!.

We'll be happy to help you learn more about the hidden costs of building and how to avoid surprises by designing a home, customised for you, to work within your true budget. Find out more.
Register now

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3416 days ago

What if you can't get home?

The Team from Ministry of Civil Defence & Emergency Management

If you can’t take your normal route home, how will you get there? Who will you go with? Where will you meet up if your street is a no-go zone? Do your neighbours need help? Go to www.happens.nz... and make a plan today.

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3416 days ago

Are you thinking of refinancing or buying a new home?

SBS Bank

Hi, I’m Alan Lover, your local SBS Bank Mobile Mortgage Manager. If you’re looking at a new mortgage, get in touch with me. I can come to you where and when it suits, and will handle the whole process from application right through to settlement.

Contact me anytime on 027 500 5545. T&Cs … View more
Hi, I’m Alan Lover, your local SBS Bank Mobile Mortgage Manager. If you’re looking at a new mortgage, get in touch with me. I can come to you where and when it suits, and will handle the whole process from application right through to settlement.

Contact me anytime on 027 500 5545. T&Cs apply.
Learn more

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3417 days ago

University of Canterbury Thesis Research

Josh from Riccarton

You are invited to participate in the research project investigating the relationship between childhood experiences, coping strategies, and thinking patterns among adult males. The aim of the project is to determine the relationship between childhood events, coping styles and adult thinking … View moreYou are invited to participate in the research project investigating the relationship between childhood experiences, coping strategies, and thinking patterns among adult males. The aim of the project is to determine the relationship between childhood events, coping styles and adult thinking patterns. If you a male aged between 18 and 35 you will be eligible.

The project is being carried out as a requirement for a Masters Thesis by Joy Chao at the University of Canterbury under the supervision of Dr Sarah Christofferson, who can be contacted at 03 364 2987 ext. 7952. She will be pleased to discuss any concerns you may have about participation in the project. Participation is voluntary and you have the right to withdraw at any stage without penalty. The questionnaire is anonymous, and you will not be identified as a participant without your consent. You may withdraw your participation, including withdrawal of any information you have provided, until your questionnaire has been added to the others collected. Because it is anonymous, it cannot be retrieved after that.

If you choose to take part in this study, your involvement in this project will be to complete an online questionnaire which will take approximately 20 minutes to complete.

Below is an anonymous link to the questionnaire.
canterbury.qualtrics.com...

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3417 days ago

University of Canterbury Masters Thesis Research

Joy from Riccarton

You are invited to participate in the research project investigating the relationship between childhood experiences, coping strategies, and thinking patterns among adult males. The aim of the project is to determine the relationship between childhood events, coping styles and adult thinking … View moreYou are invited to participate in the research project investigating the relationship between childhood experiences, coping strategies, and thinking patterns among adult males. The aim of the project is to determine the relationship between childhood events, coping styles and adult thinking patterns. If you a male aged between 18 and 35 you will be eligible.

The project is being carried out as a requirement for a Masters Thesis by Joy Chao at the University of Canterbury under the supervision of Dr Sarah Christofferson, who can be contacted at 03 364 2987 ext. 7952. She will be pleased to discuss any concerns you may have about participation in the project. Participation is voluntary and you have the right to withdraw at any stage without penalty. The questionnaire is anonymous, and you will not be identified as a participant without your consent. You may withdraw your participation, including withdrawal of any information you have provided, until your questionnaire has been added to the others collected. Because it is anonymous, it cannot be retrieved after that.

If you choose to take part in this study, your involvement in this project will be to complete an online questionnaire which will take approximately 20 minutes to complete.

Below is an anonymous link to the questionnaire.
canterbury.qualtrics.com...

3417 days ago

130 Hei Hei - Avonhead bus bus service detouring away from Creyke Rd Tuesday 18th October

Claire Nicholls from Metroinfo

​From Tuesday 18th October until Friday 21st October between 7pm and 6am each night all buses travelling towards Westfield and Hornby will detour away from Creyke Rd while night works are carried out. Buses will detour off Maidstone Rd onto Ilam Rd, Wilfrid St and Barlow St back onto Creyke Rd to… View more​From Tuesday 18th October until Friday 21st October between 7pm and 6am each night all buses travelling towards Westfield and Hornby will detour away from Creyke Rd while night works are carried out. Buses will detour off Maidstone Rd onto Ilam Rd, Wilfrid St and Barlow St back onto Creyke Rd to continue the normal route. Buses travelling towards Avonhead are not affected. View detour map attached.

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3417 days ago

100 Wigram - the Palms bus service detouring away from Creyke Rd Tuesday 18th October

Claire Nicholls from Metroinfo

From Tuesday 18th October until Friday 21st October between 7pm and 6am each night all buses travelling towards Westfield and the Palms will detour away from Creyke Rd while night works are carried out. Buses will detour by continuing down Ilam Rd turning onto Wilfrid St and Barlow St back onto … View moreFrom Tuesday 18th October until Friday 21st October between 7pm and 6am each night all buses travelling towards Westfield and the Palms will detour away from Creyke Rd while night works are carried out. Buses will detour by continuing down Ilam Rd turning onto Wilfrid St and Barlow St back onto Creyke Rd to continue the normal route. Bus stop 13946 will be closed during this time. Buses travelling towards Wigram are not affected. View detour map attached.

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3422 days ago

Free Queen Mattress

The Girls from Red Cross Store Manchester St

Free Queen Mattress, has a stain on one side, please don't ask about it here go into our store 320 manchester st to view, no holds, must take it there and then, delivery available for $25

Free

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