Somerfield, Christchurch

952 days ago

KiwiRail and Christchurch City Council at odds over delays to cycleway work

Nicole Mathewson Reporter from The Press

From reporter Tina Law:

KiwiRail is putting communities at risk by causing delays to work on cycleways across Christchurch, a city councillor warns.

The state-owned enterprise tasked with managing the country’s rail network is being blamed by the Christchurch City Council for delays on at least… View more
From reporter Tina Law:

KiwiRail is putting communities at risk by causing delays to work on cycleways across Christchurch, a city councillor warns.

The state-owned enterprise tasked with managing the country’s rail network is being blamed by the Christchurch City Council for delays on at least four cycleway projects – all of which were supposed to be fast-tracked thanks to Government shovel-ready funding.

The proposed cycleway routes either cross or run parallel to KiwiRail’s tracks, therefore design changes are needed to make it safer for cyclists.

However, the design work requires approval from KiwiRail, and in many cases these have not been forthcoming or KiwiRail and the council disagree about the level of work that is required. Read the full story here.

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951 days ago

Double Sofa Bed - Moss Green Velour

Ursula from Huntsbury

We’ve had this sofa bed for about 40 years, and it will easily last another 40. It has not been used very often. Moss green velour, generally in very good condition, with a few marks and snags where the cats have used it for sharpening their claws. It has a metal frame, and is quite heavy to … View moreWe’ve had this sofa bed for about 40 years, and it will easily last another 40. It has not been used very often. Moss green velour, generally in very good condition, with a few marks and snags where the cats have used it for sharpening their claws. It has a metal frame, and is quite heavy to move but it's ready for collection just a few steps from a vehicle. Dimensions are approx 190x90cm, and the wire springs are 137x184cm. We usually put a mattress topper on it as the mattress it comes with is relatively thin.

Pick up is the bottom of Huntsbury with easy access.

Price: $300

951 days ago

Wanted wood slat bed

Julie from Halswell

Hello neighbors, I am looking for 1 or 2 unwanted single wooden slat beds (not white) with no mattress for a project. If anyone has one they no longer want please contact me. Thank you

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955 days ago

Tyre Air

Suzanne from Somerfield

Wee heads up guys, if you are looking to up pump car tires, both Z Barrington and Challenge Milton Streets Air machines are out of order.
Mobil Colombo was 3ard time lucky!

953 days ago
953 days ago

Haiku Poetry Day

NumberWorks'nWords Cashmere

Haiku is a form of Japanese poetry made of short, unrhymed lines that evoke natural imagery. Haiku can come in a variety of different formats of short verses, though the most common is a three-line poem with a 5-7-5 syllable pattern. Have a go and share your Haiku in the comments below!

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953 days ago

Meal planning with Stuff’s Dinner Sorted

Stuff

Putting a tasty and nutritious meal in front of our families each night is important for many of us, but with work, school, and activities in the way, it can also become a stressful chore.

Dinner Sorted delivers a week's worth of delicious, satisfying recipes that should please the whole … View more
Putting a tasty and nutritious meal in front of our families each night is important for many of us, but with work, school, and activities in the way, it can also become a stressful chore.

Dinner Sorted delivers a week's worth of delicious, satisfying recipes that should please the whole family, sent to your inbox on Saturday mornings. As a bonus you'll also get our Weekend Baking collection, perfect for filling the baking tins, lunchboxes, or just that 4pm gap.

Sign up here it's free!
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954 days ago

Enjoy a Ryman village now

Making the move to a Ryman retirement village while you’re independent allows you to enjoy everything that’s on offer.

With assisted living, resthome, hospital and dementia care also onsite, if your partner needs care before you, knowing the village care centre is only a short stroll away … View more
Making the move to a Ryman retirement village while you’re independent allows you to enjoy everything that’s on offer.

With assisted living, resthome, hospital and dementia care also onsite, if your partner needs care before you, knowing the village care centre is only a short stroll away will help ease this transition.

Care options vary between villages.
Learn more

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954 days ago

SATURDAY GARAGE SALE - 363 Eastern Terrace

Emma from Sydenham

GARAGE SALE - Saturday, 16th April from 10AM - 363 Eastern Terrace (on the corner with Waltham Rd) - Furniture, books, kids’ stuff, homewares and gardening items priced to sell and ready to go to new homes!

Negotiable

955 days ago

Eggs & bunny ears

The Team from Resene ColorShop Tower Junction

Choose pretty patterned paper to make découpage eggs, then wrap them in bunny ear napkins to create a gorgeous table setting. Get creative with your Resene paint colours.
Find out how to create your own.

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955 days ago

Happy Easter

NumberWorks'nWords Cashmere

Happy, hoppy Easter to the whole family from the NumberWorks'nWords team.

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956 days ago

Golf Clubs , Bag and Trundler (LEFT HAND)

Brian from Waltham

Left Hand Golf Clubs, New Bag, and Trundler.
Phone Brian 027 2888 280

Price: $300

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956 days ago

Free wood

Colleen from Westmorland

I have 3 cherry tree trunks to cut and take away 1 @1/2 mtr height and the same around

Free

956 days ago

No free trams in central Christchurch due to 'operational constraints'

Nicole Mathewson Reporter from The Press

From reporter Tina Law:

Free tram rides will not be on offer this Easter and school holidays, in a disappointing blow to struggling central city businesses.

The Christchurch City Council was considering paying for free trams as a way to attract people back into Christchurch’s struggling central… View more
From reporter Tina Law:

Free tram rides will not be on offer this Easter and school holidays, in a disappointing blow to struggling central city businesses.

The Christchurch City Council was considering paying for free trams as a way to attract people back into Christchurch’s struggling central city.

Council head of facilities, property and planning Bruce Rendall said the free tram rides would not go ahead over the Easter break because of “operational constraints”. The council is in talks with tram operator Christchurch Attractions about ways to bring people back to the city centre.

Christchurch Central City Business Association chairwoman Annabel Turley said she was angry when she heard the proposal was not going ahead.

“Now is the time to support the businesses in the community.”

Turley said moving to the orange setting would give people confidence about coming back into the city, but free trams would have been a really great way to showcase the city.

She urged the council not to put money into free car parking as that would only benefit those already coming into the city for work.

956 days ago

Orange Light Setting

NumberWorks'nWords Cashmere

Following this week's government announcement, all of New Zealand has moved to the Orange setting of the traffic light system. We are pleased to be able to continue offering our reputable and high quality English and maths tuition to all of our students in -centre!

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