Spencerville, Christchurch

2230 days ago

Improve your computer skills for free

Ara Institute of Canterbury

Great news for all digital upskillers: you can gain computer skills for work, study and everyday life - for free and at your own pace - at Ara Connect!

We’ve got courses in Word, Excel, PowerPoint and a Certificate in Computing, plus you can learn how to touch-type, use the internet, create a … View more
Great news for all digital upskillers: you can gain computer skills for work, study and everyday life - for free and at your own pace - at Ara Connect!

We’ve got courses in Word, Excel, PowerPoint and a Certificate in Computing, plus you can learn how to touch-type, use the internet, create a website and lots more.

There are Ara Connect locations throughout Christchurch and in Rangiora, Timaru and Oamaru. We’re open Monday to Friday, and some locations are open Saturdays and weekends too, so you can fit your studies around work, family and other commitments.

To find out more, visit our website or call 0800 24 24 76.
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2231 days ago

Shirley Boys High School Uniform.

Edith from Spencerville

I have the following items for sale - please ph me on 0276366047 if you are interested in any of them, I live in Spencerville.

1 pair School shorts - size 96. Great condition , only worn a few times. $20

1 pair School shorts - size 100. Great condition , only worn a few times. $20

1 … View more
I have the following items for sale - please ph me on 0276366047 if you are interested in any of them, I live in Spencerville.

1 pair School shorts - size 96. Great condition , only worn a few times. $20

1 pair School shorts - size 100. Great condition , only worn a few times. $20

1 pair School shorts - size 104. Great condition , only worn a few times. $20

1 pair trousers - size 92. Good for a spare pair. Have been 'let out' a bit at the waist at back and the hems are a bit frayed (could easily be taken up a bit and would be fine) $10

1 House shirt - Blue/Aoraki . Size L. very good condition $20

1 PE Polo Shirt size L. Very Good condition $20

1 pair PE shorts. size XL. Very good condition $20

Negotiable

2234 days ago

Christchurch salt water hot pools 'on track' for March opening

Nicole Mathewson Reporter from The Press

Christchurch's seaside salt water hot pools are on track to open in late March.

Development Christchurch Limited says work at the New Brighton site is "on track" to finish soon, but an exact opening date was not finalised.

The $11.2 million complex, called He Puna Taimoana, is … View more
Christchurch's seaside salt water hot pools are on track to open in late March.

Development Christchurch Limited says work at the New Brighton site is "on track" to finish soon, but an exact opening date was not finalised.

The $11.2 million complex, called He Puna Taimoana, is being built on Marine Pde next to the beachfront children's playground.

It will have five outdoor pools ranging in temperature from about 28 degrees Celsius to 40C, a sauna and steam room, cafe, changing facilities and seating areas.

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2232 days ago

Council staff to rifle through recycling in bid to improve waste collection

Nicole Mathewson Reporter from The Press

Are you a gold sticker recycler?
You'll soon find out as council officials start checking yellow recycling bins over coming weeks.

From Monday a four-strong team will be carrying out spot checks on 7500 bins across Christchurch and Banks Peninsula to ensure residents have not put the … View more
Are you a gold sticker recycler?
You'll soon find out as council officials start checking yellow recycling bins over coming weeks.

From Monday a four-strong team will be carrying out spot checks on 7500 bins across Christchurch and Banks Peninsula to ensure residents have not put the wrong items out for recycling.

If you get it right? You get a gold sticker slapped on your bin.

But if you've mixed your shopping receipts, bottle lids or plastic bags in with your beer bottles and plastic trays you can expect a note in your letter box with tips on how to recycle correctly.

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2232 days ago

Want free gardening tips, advice and prizes?

Mei Leng Wong Reporter from NZ Gardener & Get Growing

In this week's issue of Get Growing we put the "fun" in "fungi" and grow edible mushrooms. We also have top tips on guarding your gooseberries from birds, drying seed pods, growing kid-friendly red-seeded broad beans, leaving out water for birds and protecting native bees. … View moreIn this week's issue of Get Growing we put the "fun" in "fungi" and grow edible mushrooms. We also have top tips on guarding your gooseberries from birds, drying seed pods, growing kid-friendly red-seeded broad beans, leaving out water for birds and protecting native bees.

Discover the true identity of that unnamed plant in your garden and enter to win the latest issue of NZ Gardener and Naturally Neem and Sea-Hume Granules.

Delivered every Friday to your email inbox, Get Growing digital magazine offers seasonal gardening advice from the NZ Gardener magazine's team of experts. Each week we answer all your burning questions on raising fruit and veges and tell you the top tasks to do in your backyard this weekend. Subscribe here:

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2232 days ago

Beautify your workspaces

The Team from Resene ColorShop Shirley

Get organised with these handy storage ideas for the office or kids’ corner.

Create a colourful geometric-inspired space with your favourite Resene colours.

Make the most of this weekend with this easy step by step project idea from Resene.

Find out how to create this quick and easy project… View more
Get organised with these handy storage ideas for the office or kids’ corner.

Create a colourful geometric-inspired space with your favourite Resene colours.

Make the most of this weekend with this easy step by step project idea from Resene.

Find out how to create this quick and easy project yourself

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2233 days ago

Poll: Teens' behaviour using the internet

Kelly Dennett Reporter from Sunday Star Times

Hi Neighbours, we are looking into teenagers' internet habits and keen to hear your experiences of your children's use of the interweb. We'd like to know, has your teenager skipped meals in order to spend time on the internet?

Teens' behaviour using the internet
  • 41.5% Yes
    41.5% Complete
  • 54.6% No
    54.6% Complete
  • 3.9% I'm not sure
    3.9% Complete
972 votes
2233 days ago

Kitchen wallpaper 3 New Rolls

Mandy & Andrew from Belfast

Mum changed her mind. I bought 3 Rolls of pre-pasted New wallpaper for a feature wall but they were to dark. for her.
It really is beautiful has black background with peaches and golden grapes and leaves as per photo One was opend for photo. 3 rolls $30

Price: $30

2233 days ago

Basil Genovese

Jason from Kaiapoi

Plants available.
These make the best pesto.
Available on Trademe Listing #: 2492198531
Starting Price $7
Pick up Island Road Clarkville 7691

Negotiable

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2237 days ago

Pipi

Deb from Kaiapoi

Is there a local beach or any in chch that has Pipi,s on it that I can collect to use for fishing?

2234 days ago

Want to make your community safer, more resilient and better connected in 2020? Become a Neighbourhood Supporter today! 🏠🧡

The Team from Neighbourhood Support New Zealand

When you join a Neighbourhood Support group you will:

• Have a great way to get to know the people that live around you.

• Receive emails and alerts that will keep you up-to-date with news from our community partners, including New Zealand Police, Fire and Emergency NZ and NZ Civil Defence.

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When you join a Neighbourhood Support group you will:

• Have a great way to get to know the people that live around you.

• Receive emails and alerts that will keep you up-to-date with news from our community partners, including New Zealand Police, Fire and Emergency NZ and NZ Civil Defence.

• Gain tips and resources to improve your household and neighbourhood safety.

• Learn how you can be better prepared for emergencies, and more.

Best of all - it’s FREE to join!

Click below to learn more and find your nearest group today...

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2236 days ago

Hen house needed

Sally from Parklands - Marshlands

Hi does anyone have a henhouse they don't need I can have please?
Sally

2234 days ago

Have you won in the final giveaway?

Neighbourly.co.nz

Our SIX60 Summer Sounds competition is coming to an end next week. We’ll be selecting a winning neighbourhood to have a private gig from one of the supporting acts of the SIX60 tour. But today is the final draw for the exclusive SIX60 tickets we are giving away to our members! Check to see if … View moreOur SIX60 Summer Sounds competition is coming to an end next week. We’ll be selecting a winning neighbourhood to have a private gig from one of the supporting acts of the SIX60 tour. But today is the final draw for the exclusive SIX60 tickets we are giving away to our members! Check to see if you’ve been drawn as a winner.

Thank you to all of the entrants so far for being more neighbourly! It’s been great to see communities thriving. To be eligible for the private convert, make sure you are a verified Neighbourly member (need a hand verifying your address? Click here). We’ll also need to see you being more Neighbourly, whether it’s posting to your neighbourhood, replying to questions or inviting your neighbour to join the site (we’ve put together a few ideas here).
Have you won?

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2234 days ago

Make a visit to start a conversation.

Diana Isaac Retirement Village

Talking to a family member about care can be difficult. To help start a conversation, you’re invited to visit our Open Day this Sunday.

This is a chance for you, and your family members, to experience the feeling of community at Ryman Care, first-hand.
Find out more

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2235 days ago

Better Later Life Strategy

Office for Seniors

Our strategy, Better Later Life – He Oranga Kaumātua 2019 to 2034, outlines five key areas for action to make New Zealand a great place to age.

To read the strategy and find out how we can make New Zealand a great place to age, click here ➡️ bit.ly...

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