Sockburn, Christchurch

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3044 days ago

Gardening Course for Beginner and Learner Gardeners

Raewyn from Ilam

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

3043 days ago

Transport life in Christchurch

Media Team from Christchurch City Council

We wanted to know what Christchurch residents thought about transport. So we asked, and more than 4,500 people responded. Do you agree with them?
Read more at Newsline: bit.ly...

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3043 days ago

Unleashed dogs a risk for Port Hills lambs

Media Team from Christchurch City Council

Tracks don't close for lambing and the next four to five weeks are the most crucial time for new lambs. Make sure you keep your dog on a leash - and spread the word with your neighbours.

Read more here at Newsline

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3043 days ago

Woohoo!

Anneke Woodhouse from Arthur's Roof and Property Services Hornby

Great weather for roof maintenance! We've been lucky enough to have been having calm, windless days - perfect for silicone sealing, waterblasting, moss removal/proofing, or a fresh lick of paint!
Give us a call on 03-3472635 to book yours in today!

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3044 days ago

Finding your haircuts expensive ????

Raewyn from Ilam

"cheap as chips" HAIRCUTS - Friday 25 August 2017 - Come on in to .... Feel Good Friday, Northgate Community Services Trust @ 95 A Sawyers Arms Rd, Papanui - next to the railway line.
Drop into Feel Good Friday 9.30 -11.30am and you can get a $5.00 (trim) or a $10.00 (simple change the … View more
"cheap as chips" HAIRCUTS - Friday 25 August 2017 - Come on in to .... Feel Good Friday, Northgate Community Services Trust @ 95 A Sawyers Arms Rd, Papanui - next to the railway line.
Drop into Feel Good Friday 9.30 -11.30am and you can get a $5.00 (trim) or a $10.00 (simple change the style) haircut from a qualified hairdresser. Stay on and have a cuppa. Warm and safe environment.

3043 days ago

Christchurch Arts Festival 2017

Media Team from Christchurch City Council

Experience the stories and skills of a wide range of artists who will come to Christchurch in 2017 for this year’s Christchurch Arts Festival. Artists have come from places as diverse as China, Mexico, Denmark, the UK, South Korea, Sweden, Germany, Australia and our home-grown talent. We can’t … View moreExperience the stories and skills of a wide range of artists who will come to Christchurch in 2017 for this year’s Christchurch Arts Festival. Artists have come from places as diverse as China, Mexico, Denmark, the UK, South Korea, Sweden, Germany, Australia and our home-grown talent. We can’t wait! Go to www.artsfestival.co.nz... to find out more #gowild #chchartsfest

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3043 days ago

Report outlines multi-use arena costs

Media Team from Christchurch City Council

Have a look at the results of the pre-feasibility study on a multi-use arena for Christchurch.
Read more at Newsline: bit.ly...

3043 days ago

ACC legal bills skyrocket, creating an 'uneven playing field' for claimants

Reporter Sunday Star Times

ACC legal spending has doubled in five years, jumping from $3.8 million in 2011 to $7.9m last year.

However, many injured Kiwis seeking to dispute rejected claims are concerned ACC is using private attorneys to outsmart them.

Russel Watts, 50, from Taupo, said he postponed his review earlier … View more
ACC legal spending has doubled in five years, jumping from $3.8 million in 2011 to $7.9m last year.

However, many injured Kiwis seeking to dispute rejected claims are concerned ACC is using private attorneys to outsmart them.

Russel Watts, 50, from Taupo, said he postponed his review earlier this week after he found out he'd be facing off against a senior corporate attorney from Wellington.

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3066 days ago

Double Bed for my children

Nadia from Ilam

Hi all. I am looking for a double bed for my children. Doesnt need to be in excellent condition but tidy. I dont have much but can pay and happily pay extra for it to be delivered please as i dont have a vehicle. Appreciate it and have a great day

3044 days ago

Poll: What section of the Sunday Star-Times do you enjoy reading the most?

Reporter Sunday Star Times

Tell us more about what you look forward to reading each week.

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What section of the Sunday Star-Times do you enjoy reading the most?
  • 51% News
    51% Complete
  • 10.5% Focus Features
    10.5% Complete
  • 3.5% Columns
    3.5% Complete
  • 35% Sunday Magazine
    35% Complete
314 votes
3044 days ago

The untold story of the fatal Battle of Baghak

Reporter Sunday Star Times

Afghan soldiers who fought shoulder to shoulder with New Zealand troops against insurgents in a deadly battle have spoken for the first time and described what really went on.

The soldiers were in the Battle of Baghak in August 2012 when two New Zealanders and four Afghans died, but were never … View more
Afghan soldiers who fought shoulder to shoulder with New Zealand troops against insurgents in a deadly battle have spoken for the first time and described what really went on.

The soldiers were in the Battle of Baghak in August 2012 when two New Zealanders and four Afghans died, but were never interviewed as part of the Court of Inquiry carried out by the New Zealand Defence Force.

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3045 days ago

GET INTO GOLF!!

Jane from Russley

Hi All - We have a great deal on new memberships at Harewood Golf Club (see attachment).  A great club with wonderful facilities (including excellent food) and a great course not far from the airport. We'd love to welcome some new members so let us know if you are interested or want to … View moreHi All - We have a great deal on new memberships at Harewood Golf Club (see attachment).  A great club with wonderful facilities (including excellent food) and a great course not far from the airport. We'd love to welcome some new members so let us know if you are interested or want to come out and have a look :o)

HarewoodMembershipSpecial-flyer-print-nobleed.pdf Download View

3045 days ago

Slide Magazines

Mark & Rachael from Upper Riccarton

I am after some slide magazines. They are long plastic things that you put all the slides into and then you put the magazine with the slides in it into the slide projector. Hoping someone might have some they do not wan

3050 days ago

No more FastPost

Shannon Beynon Reporter from Christchurch Mail

NZ Post has just announced that it will be doing away with FastPost from January 1 next year, saying that only 1% of all mail is currently send this way. Do you use FastPost? Will you miss it? Mail continues to decline overall - is this something we should be worried about? How often do you post … View moreNZ Post has just announced that it will be doing away with FastPost from January 1 next year, saying that only 1% of all mail is currently send this way. Do you use FastPost? Will you miss it? Mail continues to decline overall - is this something we should be worried about? How often do you post things and what are you mailing?
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