Sockburn, Christchurch

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786 days ago

CMNZ presents Letters from Iraq

Chamber Music New Zealand

Elegant and strikingly beautiful instrumental poems in honour of everyday people living amidst turmoil. Know more

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787 days ago

Attention all pet owners! Win your spot on the 2023 Cutest Pet Calendar.

Sunday Star Times

The Cutest Pet Competition is back by popular demand! Show off your furry friend this October to see if you’ve got the cutest pet in the country. This year’s competition is sponsored by Wishbone, giving you the chance to win your share of $10,000 worth of pet food.

From 26 September, … View more
The Cutest Pet Competition is back by popular demand! Show off your furry friend this October to see if you’ve got the cutest pet in the country. This year’s competition is sponsored by Wishbone, giving you the chance to win your share of $10,000 worth of pet food.

From 26 September, purchase a copy of your local Stuff newspaper, find our promo ad, and follow the link to submit a photo of your pet online. If your pet is selected, they’ll feature in our promotional adverts across all Stuff newspapers for a day, plus you will receive $50 worth of Wishbone pet food so you can spoil them rotten. For more information on the prizes and to view the T&Cs, click here!

The team at Stunday Star-Times
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787 days ago

Who is your favourite gardening superhero?

Mei Leng Wong Reporter from NZ Gardener & Get Growing

Dear neighbours, in the October issue of NZ Gardener, you'll see the five finalists for our 2022 Ryman Healthcare Gardener of the Year competition. They've all done amazing things for their communities. You can read about their wonderful work here, and then vote for your favourite.

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789 days ago

Tutus on Tour back in Christchurch!

Royal NZ Ballet

Spring is in the air, which means that the Royal New Zealand Ballet’s Tutus on Tour is back and coming to Isaac Theatre Royal on 5 November!

See dancers from your national ballet company performing an enchanting programme including classical favourites and new works which are sure to delight … View more
Spring is in the air, which means that the Royal New Zealand Ballet’s Tutus on Tour is back and coming to Isaac Theatre Royal on 5 November!

See dancers from your national ballet company performing an enchanting programme including classical favourites and new works which are sure to delight dance fans of all ages.

With just one show and adult tickets starting at $35 plus booking fee, seats are selling fast.

Find out more and book at rnzb.org.nz.
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789 days ago

Have you got a great recipe for celery?

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 new potato recipes, so send your best ones to mailbox@nzgardener.co.nz by Oct 3, 2022.

Every published recipe wins a copy of our special edition Vegetable Growing… 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 new potato recipes, so send your best ones to mailbox@nzgardener.co.nz by Oct 3, 2022.

Every published recipe wins a copy of our special edition Vegetable Growing Made Easy.

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790 days ago

Your base weekly fee is fixed

Ryman Healthcare

Retirement is an exciting time, filled with possibilities. Our fixed fee guarantee is one of the ways we provide financial certainty. Ryman residents love it as it helps them reduce rising living costs and surprise expenses.

Enjoy the quality amenities at every Ryman village and splurge a little… View more
Retirement is an exciting time, filled with possibilities. Our fixed fee guarantee is one of the ways we provide financial certainty. Ryman residents love it as it helps them reduce rising living costs and surprise expenses.

Enjoy the quality amenities at every Ryman village and splurge a little on yourself if you feel like it! Take up that hobby you’ve dreamed of or plan a holiday somewhere warm.

It’s easy to live life your way when you have freedom to do the things you enjoy. It’s another example of how we’re pioneering retirement living.
Find out more

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791 days ago

Spring Windows

Heather from Sills and Frills Window Washing

Experienced, affordable, reliable, and local. Book now to freshen up your house with a Spring Window Clean. Call Heather at Sills and Frills on 022 187 1055, or reply below and I'll call you.

793 days ago

We're Your Water Filter Specialists

Tracy Pleasants from Foleys - Plumbing & Electrical

Are you worried about your water supply or water quality? We supply, install, repair & service water filters! Contact us now for an estimate or to book
P: 03 343-0763
W: www.foleys.co.nz...
E: christchurch@foleys.co.nz

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793 days ago

For Waitangi Day

The Team from Resene ColorShop Hornby

Simple stripes create stunning results with these great craft ideas. Brighten up some old napkins (or plain new ones) with eye-catching designs inspired by traditional patterns using Resene paint. Plus paint your own height chart and Ti rakau.

Find out how to create your own.

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794 days ago

Pet Bird

Sue from Sockburn

There is a pet bird ? Parakeet sitiing in the tree in front of the preschool currently

803 days ago

Spring Window cleaning

Heather from Sills and Frills Window Washing

This Winter has been long, finally Spring is here. Its time to have your windows, tracks and frames professionally detailed by Sills and Frills.
Look at the before and after photos below. Black mould is very commonly found around window frames in Christchurch
Call Heather on 022 187 1055 or reply… View more
This Winter has been long, finally Spring is here. Its time to have your windows, tracks and frames professionally detailed by Sills and Frills.
Look at the before and after photos below. Black mould is very commonly found around window frames in Christchurch
Call Heather on 022 187 1055 or reply to this post below.

794 days ago

Do you have a great recipe for new potatoes?

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 new potato recipes, so send your best ones to mailbox@nzgardener.co.nz by Sept 25, 2022.

Every published recipe wins a copy of our special edition Vegetable … 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 new potato recipes, so send your best ones to mailbox@nzgardener.co.nz by Sept 25, 2022.

Every published recipe wins a copy of our special edition Vegetable Growing Made Easy.

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796 days ago

USB Voice Recorder Wanted!!!

Mark & Rachael from Upper Riccarton

Hi does anyone have a black usb version of the Sony Voice Recorder in the picture. I had a black Sony USB recorder and some how managed to loose it and so want to try and get another free or to buy at low cost as I am on a low income

Free

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797 days ago

Redevelopment of our Community

Annette from Sockburn

We are asking for Residents that are not happy about the redevelopment by Kainga Ora, ring or text Annette 021755946. We are forming a group to take our concerns to the Christchurch City Council.

800 days ago

Voting papers arriving from today

Nicole Mathewson Reporter from The Press

Residents who have enrolled to vote should expect voting papers to arrive in their letter boxes between September 16 and 21, Christchurch City Council electoral officer Jo Daly says.

Voting opens today (September 16) and closes at noon on October 8.

“Each enrolled voter will receive an … View more
Residents who have enrolled to vote should expect voting papers to arrive in their letter boxes between September 16 and 21, Christchurch City Council electoral officer Jo Daly says.

Voting opens today (September 16) and closes at noon on October 8.

“Each enrolled voter will receive an information and candidate profiles booklet, a voting paper and a pre-paid return envelope," Daly said.

"Voters will be able to choose a mayoral candidate, a ward councillor and community board members and Environment Canterbury councillors in their ward.”

Find your ward and community board: www.ccc.govt.nz...

“Once you have decided which of the candidates you wish to vote for, please complete your voting form, put it in the pre-paid return envelope and post or deliver it.

"When posting, voting documents should be mailed no later than 5pm on October 4 to guarantee delivery before the close of voting."

Completed voting documents can also be hand delivered during opening hours to ballot boxes at the Civic Offices, 53 Hereford St or to your nearest council library or service centre.

“If you don’t receive your voting papers and you are eligible you can still cast a special vote. Special voting documents can be issued from the Civic Offices and from selected service centres or by emailing elections2022@ccc.govt.nz or phoning 03 941 8999,” Daly said.

The preliminary results of the local body elections should be available on the afternoon of election day, October 8.

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