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1719 days ago

Create scrabble art

The Team from Resene ColorShop Hornby

Repurpose old Scrabble tiles and picture frames together to create cute and colourful word art.

Have fun creating your own messages and paint the frames in your favourite Resene colours.

Make the most of this weekend with this easy step by step project idea from Resene.

Find out how to create… View more
Repurpose old Scrabble tiles and picture frames together to create cute and colourful word art.

Have fun creating your own messages and paint the frames in your favourite Resene colours.

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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1720 days ago

Outrage at plans to 'commercialise' housing in affluent Christchurch suburb

Nicole Mathewson Reporter from The Press

Residents in an affluent Christchurch suburb are outraged at plans to build two high-density housing developments on already congested streets.

They fear the developments in Merivale Lane and Leinster Rd in Merivale will lead to the "touristification" of their neighbourhood, if snapped … View more
Residents in an affluent Christchurch suburb are outraged at plans to build two high-density housing developments on already congested streets.

They fear the developments in Merivale Lane and Leinster Rd in Merivale will lead to the "touristification" of their neighbourhood, if snapped up by Airbnb-type operators.

What do you think of the development? Read the full story here and tell us your thoughts in the comments below.

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1720 days ago

Do you have a passion for Scouting?

Chris Figg from Gordon Scout Group (Kea, Cubs, Scouts, Venturers)

Hi,
Our scout group is based in Burnside Park and is growing steadily.
I am keen to recruit some additional leaders for each of our sections.
Are you able to spare a few hours to volunteer in this worthwhile role.
Going into 2020, we have seen a surge in our youth numbers and the need to create a … View more
Hi,
Our scout group is based in Burnside Park and is growing steadily.
I am keen to recruit some additional leaders for each of our sections.
Are you able to spare a few hours to volunteer in this worthwhile role.
Going into 2020, we have seen a surge in our youth numbers and the need to create a second Cub pack.
Please contact me to discuss further how you may become involved as it is not only parents of the youth attending that make good leaders.
Chris

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1720 days ago

Maths Problem

NumberWorks'nWords Burnside

Can your 10 year old do this problem?

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1721 days ago

Join our new Canterbury Parenting group

Neighbourly.co.nz

Hi neighbours!

Join our new Canterbury Parenting Group - a safe place to connect with other parents, grandparents and guardians.

Use the Group to organise coffee catch-ups and playdates - and to share advice, tips and tricks for growing happy little neighbours. (There’ll even be chances … View more
Hi neighbours!

Join our new Canterbury Parenting Group - a safe place to connect with other parents, grandparents and guardians.

Use the Group to organise coffee catch-ups and playdates - and to share advice, tips and tricks for growing happy little neighbours. (There’ll even be chances to win great prizes).
Join now

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1721 days ago

St Christopher’s Massive Book Sale

Pamela Neighbourly Lead from Templeton

Come and get a bargain or two. Stock up on books for autumn.

1722 days ago

The South Island Journey presented by The Press

The Team from Readers Tours

Are you ready to discover the beauty of the South Island with a group of likeminded individuals and experienced tour guides?

Our next South Island Tour offers adventurous seniors the chance to explore the hidden gems that the South Island has to offer including the natural and mountainous … View more
Are you ready to discover the beauty of the South Island with a group of likeminded individuals and experienced tour guides?

Our next South Island Tour offers adventurous seniors the chance to explore the hidden gems that the South Island has to offer including the natural and mountainous landscapes. Travel via train, coach and ferry over this diverse 14-day itinerary.

8 - 21 OCTOBER 2020

Bookings are limited. Visit www.readerstours.co.nz... to find out more or call us on 0800 080 099.

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1722 days ago

Canterbury Japan Day 2020 - Sunday 1 March!

Japanese Society

Come and join us on our 9th instalment of Canterbury Japan Day on 1st March at Riccarton Racecourse! This is a free event for the whole family.

Our theme this year is the"Japanese Winter" and the Tokyo 2020 Olympics. We will have our usual delicious food stalls, prominent business … View more
Come and join us on our 9th instalment of Canterbury Japan Day on 1st March at Riccarton Racecourse! This is a free event for the whole family.

Our theme this year is the"Japanese Winter" and the Tokyo 2020 Olympics. We will have our usual delicious food stalls, prominent business stalls and entertaining experiences for all.

We have an entertaining line up on our indoor and outdoor stages in addition to cultural experiences such as the Japanese Tea Ceremony and Calligraphy. With an Olympic area, Sapporo Beer Garden, Drift car display and performances by the Japanese Drumming Group Takumi, there will be something for everyone at this event!

Visit us on Facebook.
See you on 1 March at Riccarton Racecourse!
Find out more

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1722 days ago

Have your say - Wairakei Rd and Grahams Rd Intersection safety improvements

Shirish Paranjape from Community Board member, Fendalton-Waimairi-Harewood C.Board

Residents have till 9th March to make a submission about the proposed changes to Wairakei Rd and Grahams Rd Intersection.

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1722 days ago

Lawnmowers wanted

Joe from Burnside

Hi, any petrol powered lawnmowers wanted any condition going or not, personal message me or contact me on 0211300586, Thanks Joe.

1722 days ago

Get 50% Off Windscreen Cleaning Fluid!*

Anna Smith from Beaurepaires Christchurch Hornby

Are your wiper blades streaking, squeaking or skipping? Tridon Wiper Blades are now available at Beaurepaires!

For a limited time, Beaurepaires Club Members get 50% off windscreen cleaning fluid with every wiper blade purchased!

Not in the Beaurepaires Club yet? No problem, join today at … View more
Are your wiper blades streaking, squeaking or skipping? Tridon Wiper Blades are now available at Beaurepaires!

For a limited time, Beaurepaires Club Members get 50% off windscreen cleaning fluid with every wiper blade purchased!

Not in the Beaurepaires Club yet? No problem, join today at beaurepaires.co.nz/beaurepaires-club and collect this great deal!

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1730 days ago

Water restrictions for Christchurch to protect firefighting supplies

Nicole Mathewson Reporter from The Press

Water restrictions have been introduced in Christchurch to ensure there are enough supplies to fight fires.

The ban, the lowest of four levels, means water cannot be used outside between 3pm and 9pm, with use of hoses, sprinklers and garden irrigation systems allowed only on alternate days.

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Water restrictions have been introduced in Christchurch to ensure there are enough supplies to fight fires.

The ban, the lowest of four levels, means water cannot be used outside between 3pm and 9pm, with use of hoses, sprinklers and garden irrigation systems allowed only on alternate days.

People living at odd-numbered addresses should water gardens on odd dates, even-numbered houses on even dates.

Read more here

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1728 days ago

Bus patronage decreasing as Environment Canterbury moots 9.8 per cent rates rise

Nicole Mathewson Reporter from The Press

Canterbury authorities have dropped their goal of 20 million annual bus trips by 2020 as public transport use declines in Christchurch.

The service, run by regional council Environment Canterbury (ECan), is to be overhauled in a plan that will contribute to a planned 9.8 per cent rates increase … View more
Canterbury authorities have dropped their goal of 20 million annual bus trips by 2020 as public transport use declines in Christchurch.

The service, run by regional council Environment Canterbury (ECan), is to be overhauled in a plan that will contribute to a planned 9.8 per cent rates increase – almost double what was previously forecast.

Read more here and tell us what you think of ECan's plan in the comments below.

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