Somerfield, Christchurch

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635 days ago

Check you have your census pack

Stats NZ

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635 days ago

Office for Rent

Gail from Cashmere

Room available in Church House at Cashmere Presbyterian Church from beginning of April (earlier may be possible).

Sunny, pleasant ground floor office. Approx. 22 m2 in size, with a main outer area separated by glass doors from the inner room. Suitable as office or consulting room, and would suit… View more
Room available in Church House at Cashmere Presbyterian Church from beginning of April (earlier may be possible).

Sunny, pleasant ground floor office. Approx. 22 m2 in size, with a main outer area separated by glass doors from the inner room. Suitable as office or consulting room, and would suit a small professional business, a charity, or not-for-profit organisation.

Rental includes power and cleaning; wi-fi may also be available, depending on expected usage. Phone connection is tenants’ own responsibility. Toilets and kitchen shared with other users.

Separate meeting room and larger meeting/conference/function space
available for occasional hire at extra costs.

For more details contact Gail in the Church Office: Phone (03) 332 7129; email cashmere.church@xtra.co.nz

638 days ago

List an item for free and be in to win!

The Team from Neighbourly.co.nz

There's some real goodies on Neighbourly Market in our FREE section, and we want to see even more!

If you've got some things getting dusty in the garage that could use a new home, list them on Neighbourly as free in the next 48 hours and you'll go in to win one of 5 x $50 … View more
There's some real goodies on Neighbourly Market in our FREE section, and we want to see even more!

If you've got some things getting dusty in the garage that could use a new home, list them on Neighbourly as free in the next 48 hours and you'll go in to win one of 5 x $50 Prezzy® cards!
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637 days ago

Want to recognise your favourite local business?

Prospa

New Zealand's small businesses have had another tough few weeks. We're calling on you, wherever you are across the country, to recognise a local business making a difference in your community.

We all love a cheeky grin and a wave from our local grocer, or a toot from the delivery … View more
New Zealand's small businesses have had another tough few weeks. We're calling on you, wherever you are across the country, to recognise a local business making a difference in your community.

We all love a cheeky grin and a wave from our local grocer, or a toot from the delivery driver, or a coffee order that’s ready before we arrive. These are the business owners who remind us we're home.

Give your favourite local business owner the recognition they deserve by nominating them in the 2023 Prospa Local Business Hero awards.
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643 days ago

Water bills coming soon

Nicole Mathewson Reporter from The Press

From reporter Tina Law:

The Christchurch City Council's new water billing system went live on Sunday night and the first invoices for ratepayers using excess water are due to be sent out over the coming days.

The council introduced an excess water charge in October after making the … View more
From reporter Tina Law:

The Christchurch City Council's new water billing system went live on Sunday night and the first invoices for ratepayers using excess water are due to be sent out over the coming days.

The council introduced an excess water charge in October after making the decision to push ahead with the scheme in 2021.

It is not yet known how many people will get a bill, but the average charge is likely to be $83 and the maximum about $400.

Under the new rules, people will be charged a fixed rate of $1.35 for every 1000 litres they use over the 700-litre limit, which is the equivalent of 100 toilet flushes.

637 days ago

2 picture frames for photos or artwork

Grant from Halswell

2nd hand but good condition.

Approx size of smaller one is 13cms x 18cms.
Approx size pf wooden framed one is 28cms x 23cms (so would display an 8" x 10" photo)

Pick up from Halswell, Christchurch

Free

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637 days ago

LADIES SHOES- pick up

Elsie from Opawa - Saint Martins

Ladies orange/pink shoes... Hardley worn- Size 37
pick up.

Price: $40

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637 days ago

LADIES SHOES- pick up

Elsie from Opawa - Saint Martins

Ladies mess hot pink shoes for sale.....pickup
never worn- size 37 - Isabella Anselmi still in box

Price: $70

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637 days ago

FREE Washing machine -PICK UP

Elsie from Opawa - Saint Martins

Washing machine free...leaks water might be pump...

Free

640 days ago

Ukraine - Russia, West Bank - Israel.

Gordon from Halswell

Can someone explain why the USA is treating these two invasions completely differently?

650 days ago

Swapping an off-grid dream house in Swanson for a Cromwell hut

Colleen Hawkes Reporter from Homed

Meet a family with four boys (almost) that's up for adventure - and they don't mind roughing it in the process.

639 days ago

CCC Impervious covering of land.

Gordon from Halswell

I asked the council what were the ChCH regulations and the reply was:
"I refer to your query regarding restrictions on sealed surfaces.
The only regulations related to impervious surface coverage on developments can be found in the sections of the District Plan that restrict site coverage … View more
I asked the council what were the ChCH regulations and the reply was:
"I refer to your query regarding restrictions on sealed surfaces.
The only regulations related to impervious surface coverage on developments can be found in the sections of the District Plan that restrict site coverage based on zoning. However, in most cases, developments adding 150m2 or more impervious surface that exceed 70% impervious coverage are typically required to provide some amount of onsite stormwater storage before connecting to the Council stormwater network"
So basically it is 70% is the max when the land is being developed, there does not appear to be any restrictions after the property has become established.

Logic would say the reason for the 70% restriction should apply no matter what stage that figure was exceeded.
There is also the section 'onsite stormwater storage' which I am asking for information on, as I have never noticed the sections with almost full coverage that are being developed, to see what that entails.

I will keep you informed.

639 days ago

An Invite to Our Past

Waitangi Treaty Grounds

He iwi tahi tatou. Together we are one nation, united by Te Whare Rūnanga, standing tall next to the Treaty House and built by the hands of my whānau for not only Māori and Pākehā, but all New Zealanders. I invite you to come and share in their story.”

Pita Tipene is the Chair of the … View more
He iwi tahi tatou. Together we are one nation, united by Te Whare Rūnanga, standing tall next to the Treaty House and built by the hands of my whānau for not only Māori and Pākehā, but all New Zealanders. I invite you to come and share in their story.”

Pita Tipene is the Chair of the Waitangi National Trust. He, and all of those all of those at the Waitangi Treaty Grounds, invite you to come and feel the stories that shaped Aotearoa.
Find out more

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647 days ago

Poll: Do you support the opening of a new airport in Tarras, Central Otago?

Nicole Mathewson Reporter from The Press

Pressure is mounting on the city council to come out against Christchurch Airport’s “senseless” plans to build a new airport in Central Otago.

Eleven academics from across New Zealand have formed a group to oppose the airport’s proposal to build a “world-class sustainable airport” in… View more
Pressure is mounting on the city council to come out against Christchurch Airport’s “senseless” plans to build a new airport in Central Otago.

Eleven academics from across New Zealand have formed a group to oppose the airport’s proposal to build a “world-class sustainable airport” in Tarras – about 90km from Queenstown.

The council owns a 75% stake in the airport, with the other 25% owned by the Government.

Three of those academics spoke at Wednesday’s Christchurch City Council meeting and urged the council not to continue supporting the project. The Tarras development was a vanity project that would cripple Christchurch’s economy, they said.

Christchurch Airport project director Michael Singleton said New Zealand was geographically isolated and high-quality air connectivity would always be an important driver of social and economic wellbeing.

“Doing nothing in the face of a well-documented and fast-approaching infrastructure deficit and changing climate jeopardises the long-term ability of communities to maintain or improve their standard of living," he said.

Read the full story here and tell us your thoughts in the comments below.

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Do you support the opening of a new airport in Tarras, Central Otago?
  • 18.9% Yes
    18.9% Complete
  • 77.2% No
    77.2% Complete
  • 3.9% Not sure/something else (share your thoughts in the comments)
    3.9% Complete
640 votes
639 days ago

Turning the tables

The Team from Resene ColorShop Tower Junction

Give a dull brown table a fresh light look using a modern chalk paint style effect.

Find out how to refresh your table with this handy advice.

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