St Albans, Christchurch

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2229 days ago

Grounded Yoga Workshop

Robyn from St Albans

Perfect time to come and feel grounded, to rejuvenate before the Christmas rush, to feel calm & connected. Limited numbers, bookings essential through www.facebook.com...

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2229 days ago

Where ever needed New Zealand Red Cross is there to help

Steve Davis from New Zealand Red Cross (Canterbury North Area)

Sending nurses to the hospital for the camps in Bangladesh, IT and Telecommunication support to the local and international Red Cross response to the Earthquake and Tsunami in Indonesia, around the country and around the world New Zealand Red Cross is Here for Good.

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2229 days ago

Poll: Calling all ex-Aucklanders. What age were you when you left?

Reporter Sunday Star Times

Lately, we've heard of a lot of people leaving Auckland city due to factors such as the cheaper cost of living, job opportunities or to be closer to family etc. We're keen to know - what age were you when you left Auckland? Let us know by voting below - or tell us more in the comments.
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Lately, we've heard of a lot of people leaving Auckland city due to factors such as the cheaper cost of living, job opportunities or to be closer to family etc. We're keen to know - what age were you when you left Auckland? Let us know by voting below - or tell us more in the comments.

(Add NFP if you don't want your comments used in print)

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Calling all ex-Aucklanders. What age were you when you left?
  • 28.5% 20 - 30 years old
    28.5% Complete
  • 24.3% 30 - 40 years old
    24.3% Complete
  • 23.5% 40 - 60 year old
    23.5% Complete
  • 12.5% 60+
    12.5% Complete
  • 11.2% 0 - 20 years old
    11.2% Complete
456 votes
2230 days ago

More bus lanes proposed for Christchurch

Nicole Mathewson Reporter from The Press

The Christchurch City Council is proposing creating bus lanes on Moorhouse Ave and Lincoln Rd, to cater for expected population growth in the southwest of the city.

Do you think they're a good idea, or will they slow down traffic too much? (Please write NFP if you don't want your comment… View more
The Christchurch City Council is proposing creating bus lanes on Moorhouse Ave and Lincoln Rd, to cater for expected population growth in the southwest of the city.

Do you think they're a good idea, or will they slow down traffic too much? (Please write NFP if you don't want your comment published on Stuff.co.nz or in print)

2229 days ago

Papanui High School Cup Cake Decorating Course

Bryan and Barbara Roper from Papanui High School Adult and Community Education

Would you like to learn how to decorate some lovely Cupcakes for Christmas or create and decorate and tasty Gingerbread house?

Come along to Papanui High School and join this fun class where you will learn how to create amazing decorated Christmas Cupcakes either for Christmas Day or as a tasty … View more
Would you like to learn how to decorate some lovely Cupcakes for Christmas or create and decorate and tasty Gingerbread house?

Come along to Papanui High School and join this fun class where you will learn how to create amazing decorated Christmas Cupcakes either for Christmas Day or as a tasty contribution for the many pre-Christmas functions you or your family attend. The course will also cover creating and decorating a Gingerbread House which can provide a stunning addition to your Christmas Day Fare. No previous Cake Decorating experience required to join this class. All course details are listed below for enrolment please email Barbara Roper rpb@papanui.school.nz or telephone our office on 033520701

TUTOR Summer McCambridge
VENUE Papanui High School
TIME Sunday 25 November 10 am - 4 pm
START DATE 25 November
COURSE LENGTH 1 day
COURSE NUMBER 603/4
COURSE FEE $102
REQUIREMENTS Students will need to bring 6 cupcakes to decorate, lollies/decorations for Gingerbread House, ingredients for dough for Gingerbread House, 500 g butter and 1 kg of icing sugar,disposable piping bags and any cake decorating tools you have
ADDITIONAL COSTS Cost of ingredients

2229 days ago

Halloween face painting

Nataliia from St Albans

Dear neighbours, Halloween is coming soon, be ready for it! Terrific face painting for children and adults from 5 $. Complexed and unusual patterrns avaliable upon prior arragement. Papanui area. Can come to your place if a group of people will be doing face painting. Please inquire
Ph 021846444

2233 days ago

How do you feel about your city?

Georgia Reporter from Stuff

Hi neighbours,

What do you like about the Garden City? Christchurch's mood is changing as locals begin to feel more positive about their city, new research reveals.

A quality of life survey has found Christchurch residents far more likely than those in other main centres to say their city … View more
Hi neighbours,

What do you like about the Garden City? Christchurch's mood is changing as locals begin to feel more positive about their city, new research reveals.

A quality of life survey has found Christchurch residents far more likely than those in other main centres to say their city had become a better place to live in the past year. To read more, click here.

So, what do you think of these results? What do you love about your hometown? Are there things that bother you - if so, what improvements would you like to see? Let us know in the replies! (Please add "NFP/not for print" if you do not want your images/ comments used on Stuff)

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2232 days ago

Cheaper Petrol

David and Margaret from Redwood

Petrol at NPD at 392 Moorhouse ave.Cheaper than any where else 15 cents off and you don't need a gold card.

2230 days ago

Get decorating and $ave with the Resene October Sale!

Resene

Neighbours – now is your chance to refresh your place ready for the holidays. Get 30% off Resene premium paints, wood stains, primers and sealers 4L and under, 30% off wallpaper, 25% off Resene premium paints, wood stains, primers and sealers, 25% of decorating accessories and 25% off the Resene… View moreNeighbours – now is your chance to refresh your place ready for the holidays. Get 30% off Resene premium paints, wood stains, primers and sealers 4L and under, 30% off wallpaper, 25% off Resene premium paints, wood stains, primers and sealers, 25% of decorating accessories and 25% off the Resene cleaning range! Available at your local Resene ColorShop until 31 October 2018.

* Discount off the normal retail price. Excludes WallPrint, trade products and PaintWise levy. Not available in conjunction with any other offer.
Find out more

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2230 days ago

Free Confidence Ride for Adults TODAY 5pm, Riccarton House.

Connie Christensen from Go Cycle Christchurch

Ladies and Gentlemen!

Hop on your bike and join this leisurely free Spring confidence ride for adults Wednesday 24 October, 5pm start from Riccarton House.

All riders will receive free spoke reflectors or a bell!

Book your spot on 021 0277 9250 or GoCycleChristchurch@gmail.com

2231 days ago

Our lovely scenic region

Chris from Christchurch Central

The plunge pool on Fuschia Falls, in Hinewai Reserve over the summit road from Akaroa. There are some stunning scenic locations nearby to Christchurch; the city has its problems, but at the same time it is located so close by to peaceful beautiful places like that...

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2254 days ago

Internet connection dropping off n on.

Blair from Shirley

Hi,my internet provider is Spark,an since fibre has started our internet drops in an out a lot of times thru day n night.Spark say that it's fine on there end to the house,so I looked into the modem/router.
It's a linksy modem,they have changed channels on the system,an still doesn't… View more
Hi,my internet provider is Spark,an since fibre has started our internet drops in an out a lot of times thru day n night.Spark say that it's fine on there end to the house,so I looked into the modem/router.
It's a linksy modem,they have changed channels on the system,an still doesn't fix the problem.
Has anyone else experience this problem or have any ideas?

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2231 days ago

Rabbit hutch for sale

Donna from St Albans

Less than 2 years old. Comes with water bottle, food dish, a bag of rabbit pellets . Normal wear and tear. Prefer if you can pick it up.

Price: $50

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2232 days ago

Spring sale! One weekend only

Urban Paving

Time to spruce up the garden? Make the most of our Spring Sale and receive 20% off the retail price on all landscape and garden supplies. Natural Stone Urns and Table Tops, barks, mulches, composts, Peastraw, coloured stones, pungas, sleepers and more.

Keep the kids happy with a fundraiser … View more
Time to spruce up the garden? Make the most of our Spring Sale and receive 20% off the retail price on all landscape and garden supplies. Natural Stone Urns and Table Tops, barks, mulches, composts, Peastraw, coloured stones, pungas, sleepers and more.

Keep the kids happy with a fundraiser sausage sizzle and free concrete handcast.

One weekend only. Saturday 27th and Sunday 28th from 8am – 5pm.

Don’t need it that weekend? Come in during the sale weekend and book a delivery for another date and we will give you a 20% discount on landscape supplies.

Excludes paving and concrete products.
Find out more!

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2232 days ago

Lifestyle and new amenities boost Christchurch mood

Nicole Mathewson Reporter from The Press

A slogan for a new campaign aimed at attracting businesses, investment, visitors, migrants and students to Christchurch is inviting newcomers to "explore the opportunity". The Press set out to find how the new slogan rates with Christchurch locals.

What do you think? Read more by … View more
A slogan for a new campaign aimed at attracting businesses, investment, visitors, migrants and students to Christchurch is inviting newcomers to "explore the opportunity". The Press set out to find how the new slogan rates with Christchurch locals.

What do you think? Read more by watching the video or clicking the link below, and let us know your thoughts in the comments. (Please write NFP if you don't want your comments to be published).

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