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3029 days ago

FLORAL DESIGN CLASSES - Hornby Community Centre

Linda Turner from Hornby Community Care Centre

Starting Wednesday 13th September, 10.30 am - 12pm.

This class - be guided through all steps to create you own special Orchid Design, perfect for a small gift or your own home. Have fun learning a new skill, a few basics of design and tips & hints as you go.
More classes to follow including… View more
Starting Wednesday 13th September, 10.30 am - 12pm.

This class - be guided through all steps to create you own special Orchid Design, perfect for a small gift or your own home. Have fun learning a new skill, a few basics of design and tips & hints as you go.
More classes to follow including Kokodama (Japanese moss balls), Christmas Wreaths and Christmas Table Design.

$20.00 per class

For more information go to www.nzgiftboxes.co.nz... or phone Sandy 0274 484 211. Alternatively talk to Linda at the Centre ph: 349-9793

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3023 days ago

2017 GENERAL ELECTION - ADVANCE VOTING HERE!!!

Linda Turner from Hornby Community Care Centre

Hi neighbours! Did you know that voting is now open for the 2017 General Election? This means you can vote whenever you’re ready.

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3023 days ago

New traffic signal for busy Halswell intersection

Media Team from Christchurch City Council

Do you use Halswell Junction/Springs Road for your daily commute?
A traffic signal is being installed to reduce congestion. bit.ly...

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3023 days ago

Maori Language Week 2017

Media Team from Christchurch City Council

We would like to celebrate Maori Language Week by learning one new saying each day through out the week. Here's day one:

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3023 days ago

Eat fresh, eat healthy - make your own veggie garden

Raewyn from Ilam

Simply Gardening - for beginner/learner gardeners, learn the skills and knowledge needed to set up a small veggie garden - practical skills learned, questions answered. Spread over 2 months to enable you to implement at home. 4 X Wednesdays 1.00-3.00pm Sept 20th, October 18th, November 15th & … View moreSimply Gardening - for beginner/learner gardeners, learn the skills and knowledge needed to set up a small veggie garden - practical skills learned, questions answered. Spread over 2 months to enable you to implement at home. 4 X Wednesdays 1.00-3.00pm Sept 20th, October 18th, November 15th & 22th. Pen, handouts supplied. $3.00 per session. Northcity Church building, 95A Sawyers Arms Rd, Papanui (next to railway). Registration required - Ph 375 0850 Karen/Raewyn 027 629 6668 (Raewyn)

3023 days ago

Voting is now open!

Electoral Commission

Hi neighbours! Did you know that voting is now open for the 2017 General Election? This means you can vote whenever you’re ready.

You can even enrol at any advance voting place if you haven’t already.

To find your closest advance voting place, simply check your EasyVote pack or you can … View more
Hi neighbours! Did you know that voting is now open for the 2017 General Election? This means you can vote whenever you’re ready.

You can even enrol at any advance voting place if you haven’t already.

To find your closest advance voting place, simply check your EasyVote pack or you can check here.
Find out more

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3027 days ago

Steam Mop

Audry from Wigram

I am desperately looking for a steam mop, shark steam mop or similar. Please help, maybe someone knows where I can get one.

3024 days ago

CGHS student wins first Windsor Art Gallery high school art competition

Shannon Beynon Reporter from Christchurch Mail

Congratulations to all the students who took part in the first Windsor Art Gallery competition last week. The judges had a hard time coming up with a winner. All entries are on show at the art gallery until September 20 - check out the next generation of brilliance today!

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3024 days ago

Need inspiration for the school holidays?

Ara Institute of Canterbury

With an exciting range of activities on offer, the school holidays are the perfect time for students in Years 9-13 to experience Ara and have a whole lot of fun while they’re at it.

Our holiday workshops aim to educate and entertain through hands-on experiences. There are opportunities to … View more
With an exciting range of activities on offer, the school holidays are the perfect time for students in Years 9-13 to experience Ara and have a whole lot of fun while they’re at it.

Our holiday workshops aim to educate and entertain through hands-on experiences. There are opportunities to build robots and rockets, launch a mission to Antarctica and explore Japanese language and culture. All of our October holiday workshops are FREE. To secure a place, register online today!
Find out more

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3024 days ago

Oilskin Coat for sale

Jane from Addington

Excellant condition. Hard wearing, will last a lifetime.
Hat is detachable and can be pulled tight round face..
4 front external pockets, 3 inside pockets (one of which is hidden).
Medium size (77cm length from neck and 62cm armpit to armpit).

Price: $175

3025 days ago

Fire up the barbie; Meat Week is on!

FreshChoice New Zealand

We're celebrating Meat Week in our stores - this week only! You'll find a rack full of savings on your mince, steak, roasts, drumsticks, plus more! It's a perfect time to stock up on your meat favourites while prices are hot, and firing up the BBQ with friends and family. Find out more

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3025 days ago

Vintage market tomorrow at Girls High

Maddie from Sockburn

Vintage revamp market at Girls High, Matai St East 10am - 3pm tomorrow.

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3026 days ago

Hornby Toast,asters

Graeme from Upper Riccarton

We had agreat evening last Wed. It was our Humorous speech contest and table topics contest. Gabi won the humorous speech contest and Vonny won our table topics contest. Both did us proud at the Area G4 contest, finishing second in both competitions. Well done ladies. Also to cap of the night … View moreWe had agreat evening last Wed. It was our Humorous speech contest and table topics contest. Gabi won the humorous speech contest and Vonny won our table topics contest. Both did us proud at the Area G4 contest, finishing second in both competitions. Well done ladies. Also to cap of the night Nicola Robertson won the award for Toastmaster of the Year. Well deserved Nicola your won of many jewels at the Hornby toastmasters club. Come along and learn how to speak with confidence, learn how to do a presentation. Learn new skills, be a better leader. Great if your job envoles speaking to groups of people. We are a very friendly and supportive club, no pressure to join. Just come along and watch.

3026 days ago

Have you seen this butterfly?

Mei Leng Wong Reporter from NZ Gardener & Get Growing

New Zealand's endemic southern blue butterfly (Zizina oxleyi) is now common only in Otago and Canterbury. Small populations of the southern blue can still be found within the wide distribution of the common blue in the North Island, but their future is unclear.

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3026 days ago

9/9 at 9am at no 9- Garage Sale 9 Cricklewood Place

Rowena from Avonhead

Hi there
we are holding a garage sale tomorrow
Beginning at 9am
Don't come any earlier please - we will still be preparing I'm sure.
Special interest for jigsaw puzzle lovers
Beautiful rat cage with accessories
Queen sized slat bed.
and lots of the usual "treasures"

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