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443 days ago

NZ's best honesty boxes and roadside stalls

Lorna Thornber Reporter from Stuff Travel

Hi there,
We're compiling a travel piece on great honesty boxes and roadside stalls around NZ, and would love to hear your favourites. Is there somewhere you enjoy stopping off at for fresh fruit and vegetables, free-range eggs, flowers, or something else? It would be great if you could … View more
Hi there,
We're compiling a travel piece on great honesty boxes and roadside stalls around NZ, and would love to hear your favourites. Is there somewhere you enjoy stopping off at for fresh fruit and vegetables, free-range eggs, flowers, or something else? It would be great if you could share it's location and what makes it a standout. Please put 'NFP' (not for publication) in your comment if you don't want it or your name to appear in the article. You're also very welcome to email me at lorna.thornber@stuff.co.nz
Thank you for taking the time to share.

430 days ago

Excercycle for sale great condition $120.00

Annie from Waltham

Plz ring 027 712 9718

Negotiable

431 days ago

Last chance for tickets!

Heart Foundation

Final days to get your tickets for a chance to win this brand-new, fully furnished home in Glenbrook, Auckland. Worth over $1 million and built to perfection by Jennian Homes, this home features four bedrooms, two bathrooms, a kitchen plus walk-in pantry, two beautiful living rooms and is only a … View moreFinal days to get your tickets for a chance to win this brand-new, fully furnished home in Glenbrook, Auckland. Worth over $1 million and built to perfection by Jennian Homes, this home features four bedrooms, two bathrooms, a kitchen plus walk-in pantry, two beautiful living rooms and is only a short walk away from Glenbrook Beach with stunning views out to Āwhitu Peninsula.

Make this property your permanent residence, a holiday home, rent it or even sell it – it could be all yours! Be in to win by purchasing your tickets today – only $15 each.
Buy tickets now

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431 days ago

And the winner is...

The Team from Neighbourly.co.nz

Congratulations to our $100 Mitre 10 prize winners this week:

Sonia Lewis of St Albans
Hinemoa Henderson of Taupo
Ryan Dunseath of Te Atatu Peninsula
Tāmātī Kaiwai of Clouston Park
Sarah Bullard of Nelson

Winners, you can claim your prize here before the 24th of October. Enjoy!

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436 days ago

Do you remember?

The Team from Neighbourly.co.nz

The Rugby World Cup is underway, are you a fan?

New Zealand's All Blacks have won the RWC three times - 1987, 2011 and 2015. Do you remember these? Whether you were in the grandstand or on the couch, tell us what you remember of these historic moments...

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431 days ago

RAW Comedy

Derek & Michi from Opawa - Saint Martins

Do you like comedy?
Well we got just the show for you.
First, its the final of our 10th annual RAW stand-up comedy competition with the winner representing Canterbury at the national finals in Auckland.
Second, it's a great way to see the newest, freshest voices of Christchurch comedy all … View more
Do you like comedy?
Well we got just the show for you.
First, its the final of our 10th annual RAW stand-up comedy competition with the winner representing Canterbury at the national finals in Auckland.
Second, it's a great way to see the newest, freshest voices of Christchurch comedy all in one line-up show.
Third, it's hosted by local comedian now tv personality Liv McKenzie!!
Tickets here: www.eventfinda.co.nz...

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444 days ago

Improv for Kids Holiday Program

Derek & Michi from Opawa - Saint Martins

Do you have children between the ages of 8 and 12 who would like to participate in a 3 day holiday program provided by local professional theatre artists/parents at Malthouse Theatre? Check out our information below and get in touch. Early bird discount still available until September 16.

Improv Holiday Program for Kids.pdf Download View

433 days ago

Throwback Thursday

Nicole Mathewson Reporter from The Press

This photograph from the Press Historic Collection was taken on Armagh St in central Christchurch at 2pm on May 14, 1971, when the number of cars was unusual for that time of the day. It was the school holidays and traffic had been particularly heavy.

Traffic and road safety are still big … View more
This photograph from the Press Historic Collection was taken on Armagh St in central Christchurch at 2pm on May 14, 1971, when the number of cars was unusual for that time of the day. It was the school holidays and traffic had been particularly heavy.

Traffic and road safety are still big talking points in Christchurch. On Monday, the city council proposed dropping speeds on vast chunks of Christchurch roads to 30 or 40kph - and some to even 10kph - to improve safety.

Click here to read reporter Tina Law’s full story (subscription required) on that proposal, or find more information on the council’s website here and tell us what you think in the comments below.

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434 days ago

Covid update - National figures

Gordon from Halswell

A hopeful sign at 3K new cases.
Still 20 deaths, but that has to come down as the new cases fall

3095 - 20 deaths - Last week.
3458 - 15 deaths
3625 -- 11 deaths
3484 -- 22 deaths
3953 -- 12 deaths
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A hopeful sign at 3K new cases.
Still 20 deaths, but that has to come down as the new cases fall

3095 - 20 deaths - Last week.
3458 - 15 deaths
3625 -- 11 deaths
3484 -- 22 deaths
3953 -- 12 deaths
5372
4645
3612
3764
4332
5417

432 days ago

Bright new start

The Team from Resene ColorShop Tower Junction

Lighten and brighten a dull, old wooden floor with Resene Colorwood Whitewash.

Find out how to get the whitewashed look in your home with this easy project.

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433 days ago

Have you got a favourite family recipe for strawberries?

Mei Leng Wong Reporter from NZ Gardener & Get Growing

Dear neighbours, we're looking forward to spring and summer, and strawberries! Well, right now particularly we are looking for strawberry recipes for the magazine. Send your best ones to mailbox@nzgardener.co.nz by September 17, 2023. Every published recipe wins a copy of the November issue of… View moreDear neighbours, we're looking forward to spring and summer, and strawberries! Well, right now particularly we are looking for strawberry recipes for the magazine. Send your best ones to mailbox@nzgardener.co.nz by September 17, 2023. Every published recipe wins a copy of the November issue of NZ Gardener.

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437 days ago

Poll: When's too early for DIY?

The Team from Neighbourly.co.nz

We can all generally agree that noise from loud music or parties in the early hours of Sunday is a no-no. But when is it okay to fire up the power tools, leaf blower or lawn mower on a Sunday morning?

Type 'Not For Print' if you wish your comments to be excluded from the We Say You Say… View more
We can all generally agree that noise from loud music or parties in the early hours of Sunday is a no-no. But when is it okay to fire up the power tools, leaf blower or lawn mower on a Sunday morning?

Type 'Not For Print' if you wish your comments to be excluded from the We Say You Say column of your local paper.

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When's too early for DIY?
  • 5.7% Afternoons are for DIY. Never mornings.
    5.7% Complete
  • 30.8% Anytime before 10am is too early.
    30.8% Complete
  • 25.7% 8am is early, but acceptable.
    25.7% Complete
  • 37.8% I'd let them away with 9am.
    37.8% Complete
1835 votes
435 days ago

Safer Speed Plan

Christchurch City Council

Lower speeds can saves lives and prevent serious injury. Reducing the speed vehicles travel makes a major difference in a crash. People make mistakes on our roads, and those mistakes shouldn’t cost our neighbours, whānau or pets their lives.

We're asking for … View more
Lower speeds can saves lives and prevent serious injury. Reducing the speed vehicles travel makes a major difference in a crash. People make mistakes on our roads, and those mistakes shouldn’t cost our neighbours, whānau or pets their lives.

We're asking for feedback on a Draft Safer Speed Plan which sets out a three-year implementation plan and 10-year vision for safe speed areas in Christchurch and Banks Peninsula.

To read the plan and give feedback by 25 October visit our website.
Find out more

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435 days ago

Opawa Op Shop Sale..

Alan from Beckenham

Hello valued Customers.
The Opawa Op Shop is having a sale!
Mens shirts and Tees.
Mens. trousers.
Mens jeans.
All sale items $2.00 while stock lasts.
Non sale items at normal prices.
See you soon.!

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435 days ago

Black & white prints of my Christchurch artwork

Patricia from Spreydon

Having a Spring clean out so these are going at very low prices starting at $5 each, bigger $15-$25 (very small ones are $2 each) Mostly mounted in black or grey. Contact Pat 03)337 0079 Mob:022 305 4030 email: pat@slingshot.co.nz

Negotiable

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