Shirley, Christchurch

Ryman’s Walk in Wednesdays

Ryman’s Walk in Wednesdays

Ryman villages across the country are open every Wednesday in November.

779 days ago

🛬 WIN a trip to Fiji!

Stacey Cameron from Coriander's Bush Inn, Sumner, City, Rolleston & Prestons

We’re celebrating 🎉 the return of travel by giving away a trip for two to Fiji 🏝 worth $4000 thanks to House of Travel! All you need to do is dine in at any Coriander’s restaurant – St Asaph Street, Rolleston, Bush Inn, Sumner and Prestons – between 15 August and 15 October, hang onto… View moreWe’re celebrating 🎉 the return of travel by giving away a trip for two to Fiji 🏝 worth $4000 thanks to House of Travel! All you need to do is dine in at any Coriander’s restaurant – St Asaph Street, Rolleston, Bush Inn, Sumner and Prestons – between 15 August and 15 October, hang onto your receipt with your unique code, and head to our website to go into the draw. Each receipt is one entry, so if you’re a Coriander’s regular you can enter more than once!

The trip includes 🛫 return flights for two from Auckland to Nadi, 4-5 nights’ accommodation in a garden view hotel room, return Nadi airport transfers, daily buffet breakfast, and more!

🏆 Winner announced on Thursday October 20 🏆

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782 days ago

Hi neighbours

Laura from Parklands - Marshlands

Any screen printers out there willing to offer advice??

My son has recently suffered an injury which means he’s going to have less mobility for a while and needs something to keep his mind active and spirits up.
He’s been interested in screen printing and I’m looking to get him a simple … View more
Any screen printers out there willing to offer advice??

My son has recently suffered an injury which means he’s going to have less mobility for a while and needs something to keep his mind active and spirits up.
He’s been interested in screen printing and I’m looking to get him a simple and inexpensive set up to have a go. I just don’t know where to start.
I’ve done some googling but am not finding it very useful.
Any advice much appreciated.

Cheers

Laura

781 days ago

Garden trellis

The Team from Resene ColorShop Shirley

Mark the entrance to your special spot in the garden with Resene Lumbersider. Find out how to create your own.

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782 days ago

Whareora Opportunity Shop

Jane Hill from Whareora Community House - Barrington

The Whareora Opportunity Shop is open Mon-Sat from 10.00am – 1pm. This Saturday we have a Sales Table for Girl’s clothing (10-12 years) – T'shirts, Tops, Skirts, Jeans, Sports Leggings - all items from $3-$6 each! We are at 8 Athelstan Street in Spreydon - look for the Blue House … View moreThe Whareora Opportunity Shop is open Mon-Sat from 10.00am – 1pm. This Saturday we have a Sales Table for Girl’s clothing (10-12 years) – T'shirts, Tops, Skirts, Jeans, Sports Leggings - all items from $3-$6 each! We are at 8 Athelstan Street in Spreydon - look for the Blue House opposite Barrington Mall and close to the Medical Centre. The Shop has a range of good quality clothing and accessories. New stock arrives weekly - and we are very grateful for your donations, thank you.

782 days ago

Do you have great recipes for basil and nasturtium?

Mei Leng Wong Reporter from NZ Gardener & Get Growing

Dear neighbours,

Every month, NZ Gardener runs a series of tested reader recipes using a seasonal crop. We are now on the hunt for nasturtium recipes and also basil recipes! Send your best ones to mailbox@nzgardener.co.nz by Oct 16, 2022. Every published recipe wins a copy of our special edition… View more
Dear neighbours,

Every month, NZ Gardener runs a series of tested reader recipes using a seasonal crop. We are now on the hunt for nasturtium recipes and also basil recipes! Send your best ones to mailbox@nzgardener.co.nz by Oct 16, 2022. Every published recipe wins a copy of our special edition Vegetable Growing Made Easy.

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783 days ago

Addictive Eaters Anonymous

The Team from Addictive Eaters Anonymous - Christchurch

I have also been relieved of depression
I believe I was born with this disease. As a child I ate more than what I was comfortable with on many occasions; eating the biggest apple in the fruit bowl, when I knew it wasn’t a good idea because I wouldn’t be hungry for dinner, but not being able to… View more
I have also been relieved of depression
I believe I was born with this disease. As a child I ate more than what I was comfortable with on many occasions; eating the biggest apple in the fruit bowl, when I knew it wasn’t a good idea because I wouldn’t be hungry for dinner, but not being able to not do so, sneaking food, being overcome with the obsession to eat a can of cream corn in the middle of a Sunday afternoon, thinking I’m not sure that I want to do this but I can’t stop myself anyway.

During my adolescence I used laxatives because I was often constipated. I was only a little overweight once or twice in my life and there were times when I was “nice and thin”. One summer I thought I “had it made” because my stomach was flat enough to wear a bikini. I thought my eating was neurotic but I thought that other neurotic women like me ate like that and I would just grow out of it.

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783 days ago

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784 days ago

Pams Berries recalled - Check your freezer

The Team from Neighbourly.co.nz

Foodstuffs Own Brands Ltd is recalling all batches and all dates of its six Pams brand berry products.
New Zealand has seen a surge of cases of Hepatitis A this year and 12 of those infected (including seven hospitalised) have been linked with the consumption of frozen berries.
The recall of … View more
Foodstuffs Own Brands Ltd is recalling all batches and all dates of its six Pams brand berry products.
New Zealand has seen a surge of cases of Hepatitis A this year and 12 of those infected (including seven hospitalised) have been linked with the consumption of frozen berries.
The recall of Pams products is a precaution due to this possible link of Hepatitis A associated with berries sourced from Serbia.

Here's what you need to know:
- All batches and all dates of Pams Mixed Berries, Two Berry Mix, Smoothie Berry Mix, and Raspberries have been recalled and removed from supermarkets.
- The Pams products are sold at New World, PAK’nSAVE and Four Square stores nationwide.
- Hepatitis A is a contagious virus which spreads easily. Learn more here.
- Due to the possibility that other brands of berries may be infected, New Zealand Food Safety continues to advise those eating frozen berries to wash hands before and after preparing the berries, briefly boil them before eating and ensure cooking temperatures exceed 85 degree Celsius for 1 minute.

If you have consumed any of these products and have any concerns about your health, seek medical advice.

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785 days ago

Christchurch gamers to compete in esports nationals

Nicole Mathewson Reporter from The Press

From reporter Tatiana Gibbs:

Five Christchurch high school esports players will compete in front of a live crowd of hundreds this month when they represent the South Island at the New Zealand Esports Hyperfibre League tournament in Auckland.

It is the first time that high school gamers from … View more
From reporter Tatiana Gibbs:

Five Christchurch high school esports players will compete in front of a live crowd of hundreds this month when they represent the South Island at the New Zealand Esports Hyperfibre League tournament in Auckland.

It is the first time that high school gamers from around the country have the opportunity to compete in-person and on stage in an open-entry New Zealand-only esport tournament.

The Christchurch team competed in a remotely run national tournament last year – making it to the semi-finals – and this year, they’re out for a tilt at the schools’ title.

The South Island team comprises Burnside High School’s esports team combined with two Christchurch Boys' High School (CBHS) players, who took out the southern League of Legends competition undefeated.

Burnside High teacher Fin Cresswell said the team represented the “cream of the crop” of South Island gamers.

The team fly to Auckland to compete in both the high school and all ages open divisions, which take place at SkyCity Theatre October 7 to 9.

The venue has a 700-seat capacity that is expected to sell out, making for an atmosphere none of the players have experienced before, after last year’s nationals were held online because of Covid-19 restrictions.

Competing in front of a crowd of hundreds hasn’t dented the team’s confidence instead team member Tianze Wang, 18, said it might boost them.

“I don't get nervous that much, I feel like more excited,” he said. “So, I think I'll have a better performance playing on stage.”

Cresswell, who oversees the team with CBHS teacher Andy Thawley, expected everyone to be a little nervous playing in front of a live crowd, but said they were “strong, strong, strong contenders” to do well in both national finals.

The Burnside esports team members had been competing together in person at Christchurch libraries for their weekly esports matches, rather than competing remotely from home.

Allen Qin, 17, said being able to play next to teammates gave them “a better connection, for sure”.

The Christchurch City Council was the first council to back esports competitors by turning public libraries into gaming hubs each week, giving high school esports teams a physical ‘field’ to compete from equipped with high speed internet and high-spec gaming computers.

“The libraries have been amazing,” Cresswell said. “Their support has just been absolutely incredible.”

The Burnside team is looking for redemption against last year’s finalists Botany Downs Secondary College, to whom they lost in last year’s semi-final.

“This year is like revenge,” Wang said. “We can beat them and take back our glory.”

It was also an opportunity for the team to showcase their skills with the best of the best in New Zealand, Cresswell said.

“It's hard for people who have no conceptual understanding of esports to really get how insanely well our students are performing.

“We're about to prove that.”

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785 days ago

A brand new Nood clock

Lucia from Shirley

A brand new clock from Nood - no box hence selling cheap. Never used.
Both operated by batteries or a cable (included).
Manual included.
Alarm function - up to 3 different alarms.
Display features - rotation of date, time and temperature or just time only - enabled by setting.
Comes with … View more
A brand new clock from Nood - no box hence selling cheap. Never used.
Both operated by batteries or a cable (included).
Manual included.
Alarm function - up to 3 different alarms.
Display features - rotation of date, time and temperature or just time only - enabled by setting.
Comes with a manual.

Price: $20

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785 days ago

Brand new wireless earbuds by Skullcandy

Lucia from Shirley

A brand new wireless earbuds by Skullcandy.
Both iPhone and Android phone compatible.
Purchased for my son but he didn’t want it. So just need it gone. 😞

Price: $50

785 days ago

Volunteer Craft Sewers wanted

Vicki Parker from NZ Gifts of Love and Strength

Hi
We do care packages for victims of trauma.
We are not a food bank.
We are wanting to grow our team of volunteer sewers and crafts people.
We have lots of lovely fabrics available for use that we make into items for both care packs and fundraising at our upcoming markets in the next 3 months.
If … View more
Hi
We do care packages for victims of trauma.
We are not a food bank.
We are wanting to grow our team of volunteer sewers and crafts people.
We have lots of lovely fabrics available for use that we make into items for both care packs and fundraising at our upcoming markets in the next 3 months.
If this sounds like something you would love to be part of please message us.
If you have Facebook have a look at the work we do in the community.

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786 days ago

Voting for local body elections

Jill from St Albans

Just a reminder for everyone to open up their voting papers and vote. I had been putting it off, mainly because of the worry about radical candidates and because last time it took ages because of the STV system. Rating candidates from best to worst was difficult and for me it was pretty random.
I… View more
Just a reminder for everyone to open up their voting papers and vote. I had been putting it off, mainly because of the worry about radical candidates and because last time it took ages because of the STV system. Rating candidates from best to worst was difficult and for me it was pretty random.
I shouldn’t have worried.
It was very easy this time to check out candidates and voting is First Past the Post. Just tick the candidate(s) you want to vote for. Easy as!
Then don’t forget to post it or drop it off at a library or service centre.

786 days ago

We want to extend a warm welcome!

Beachgrove

With expansion on the horizon at Beachgrove, we want to extend a warm welcome to join us for a fun-filled family afternoon.

Whether you are already part of the Beachgrove community or live outside of the area, this is a great opportunity to hear directly from the developer about the exciting … View more
With expansion on the horizon at Beachgrove, we want to extend a warm welcome to join us for a fun-filled family afternoon.

Whether you are already part of the Beachgrove community or live outside of the area, this is a great opportunity to hear directly from the developer about the exciting future ahead for the community.

Screening will be our new development video, an overview of what is to come and free activities for children of all ages.

Activities – Mega Circus Slide, children’s face painting and balloon art, live music, food and drink, watch the NEW Beachgrove video and new exclusive section release!

Location - Beachgrove Sales Office, 302 Beach Road, Kaiapoi (behind Active Explores)
Join us

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