St Albans, Christchurch

It is beginning to look a lot like Christmas!

It is beginning to look a lot like Christmas!

Do you have any festive tips your community needs to know about? Post them here!

2686 days ago

Poll: Vote for the AMI Community Grants Organisation Finalists!

The Team from Neighbourly.co.nz

We need your help! These five amazing Organisation applicants are finalists in Round Two of the 2018 AMI Community Grants. Now it's up to you to decide who should receive a share of the funds. Read a little information about each Organisation and how your support will help them - and then cast… View moreWe need your help! These five amazing Organisation applicants are finalists in Round Two of the 2018 AMI Community Grants. Now it's up to you to decide who should receive a share of the funds. Read a little information about each Organisation and how your support will help them - and then cast your vote below. Voting closes Sunday 2 September

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Vote for the AMI Community Grants Organisation Finalists!
  • 12.4% 1) Communicare - Auckland
    12.4% Complete
  • 16.9% 2) NZ Disability Karate Association - Wellington
    16.9% Complete
  • 30.1% 3) Cholmondeley Children's Centre - Canterbury
    30.1% Complete
  • 29.3% 4) Fire & Emergency Operational Support Unit - Wellington
    29.3% Complete
  • 11.2% 5) Kai Rotorua
    11.2% Complete
1477 votes
2686 days ago

Engineer some fun this weekend

The Team from Christchurch City Council

It's the last weekend for the NZIFF, the Court Theatre's Misery continues for one more week and the University of Canterbury's Engineering Expo will bring out the newest in the tech world.
Check out our weekend events guide on Newsline: bit.ly...

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2694 days ago

Video: Is it OK to park your car in someone's driveway?

Georgia Reporter from Stuff

Hi Chistchurch,

Have you ever arrived home to find someone else parked in your driveway? Do you think it's OK to park your car in someone's driveway if you're in a hurry? Our reporter looked into the issue and decided the answer was "No, no, no!" … View more
Hi Chistchurch,

Have you ever arrived home to find someone else parked in your driveway? Do you think it's OK to park your car in someone's driveway if you're in a hurry? Our reporter looked into the issue and decided the answer was "No, no, no!" Click here to read his reasons why.

So what are your thoughts on the topic? Do you agree or disagree with our reporter? Let us know your parking experiences in the replies!
(Please add "NFP/not for print" if you do not want your images/comments used on Stuff).

2688 days ago

Do you support the teachers' strike?

Georgia Reporter from Stuff

Hi neighbours,

Do you think primary teachers and principals should be striking? Thousands of teachers have taken industrial action on Wednesday, with dozens of rallies planned around the country. They aim to gain attention for better pay, conditions and incentives to attract new teachers. … View more
Hi neighbours,

Do you think primary teachers and principals should be striking? Thousands of teachers have taken industrial action on Wednesday, with dozens of rallies planned around the country. They aim to gain attention for better pay, conditions and incentives to attract new teachers. Although about 30,000 people in the profession are involved in the strike, not everyone agrees with it.

So, what are your thoughts on the strike? Do you think teachers deserve better pay? Or should they have stayed around the negotiating table for longer? Are you a teacher or parent with views on the topic? 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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2686 days ago

Donations 'd'light' charity

The Team from Christchurch City Council

Thanks to everyone who donated at the Botanic D'Lights events last week! $70,000 was raised for Christchurch's Nurse Maude Hospice.
For more, head to Newsline: bit.ly...

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2694 days ago

CAR BOOT SALE - LOOKING FOR SELLERS

Hayley from Richmond

RICHMOND COMMUNITY GARDEN - CAR BOOT SALE
Sunday Sept 30th 10AM - 1PM

We are looking out for sellers and buskers, if you wish to have a spot to sell your wares drop us an email.
coordinator@richmondcommunitygarden.co.nz
Or
call Rachel Thwaites on 022 0467224

The spot will be big enough … View more
RICHMOND COMMUNITY GARDEN - CAR BOOT SALE
Sunday Sept 30th 10AM - 1PM

We are looking out for sellers and buskers, if you wish to have a spot to sell your wares drop us an email.
coordinator@richmondcommunitygarden.co.nz
Or
call Rachel Thwaites on 022 0467224

The spot will be big enough to bring your car in, or you can set up a table or rug.

$10 per spot, proceeds go towards the upkeep of the Community Garden.

We will have food vendors, Devonshire teas at Avebury House and fun things to keep the kids entertained while the adults shop.

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2687 days ago

RUSSELL IS HOME!!

Pip from Bryndwr

It is with a happy heart - Russell came home after 18 days of being lost

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2689 days ago

Nominate your 2018 Gardener of the Year!

Mei Leng Wong Reporter from NZ Gardener & Get Growing

Previous winners have come from your neighbourhoods, which is obviously not short of great gardeners doing great things for their communities. Surely you've got another winner amongst you! Nominate a gardener who has inspired you, and you could win yourself a prize as well! Nominations close … View morePrevious winners have come from your neighbourhoods, which is obviously not short of great gardeners doing great things for their communities. Surely you've got another winner amongst you! Nominate a gardener who has inspired you, and you could win yourself a prize as well! Nominations close Aug 18. Meanwhile, take a look at last year's winners, Rebekah Manley Campbell and Samantha Claire.

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2687 days ago

Saturday Morning Zumba in Northcote

Halie from Redwood

Join us for Zumba class every Saturday morning, 9am at Northcote School Hall (cnr Tuckers Rd & Valerie Pl). Your first class is just a gold coin! Beginners/newbies more than welcome!

Zumba-Flyer-Northcote.pdf Download View

2687 days ago

Main North Road plans amended

The Team from Christchurch City Council

Amended proposals to the Main North Road plan, consulted on late last year, will be presented at the Papanui-Innes Community Board's meeting next Friday.
For more, head to Newsline: bit.ly...

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2688 days ago

Teachers Strike

Brian from Bryndwr

Why is the government allowing teachers to strike? Surely "Education is the doorway to the future". The government states that they have no more money. What do businesses do when they wish to invest for their future profitability - they borrow. Let us tell them its okay to borrow if we … View moreWhy is the government allowing teachers to strike? Surely "Education is the doorway to the future". The government states that they have no more money. What do businesses do when they wish to invest for their future profitability - they borrow. Let us tell them its okay to borrow if we are investing in our children's future. The alternative is greater unemployment in the future. What do you want?

2687 days ago

PM joins women’s suffrage celebration

The Team from Christchurch City Council

Christchurch, the birthplace of the suffrage movement in New Zealand, will host the 125th anniversary of women's suffrage celebrations here next month.
For more on the special event, head to Newsline: bit.ly...

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2687 days ago

Get one third of your school donation back. It's easy!

Luke from Schoolrebates.co.nz

Have you paid a donation to a school in the last 5 years?

Did you know you can claim one third of this back? We've helped thousands of parents just like you get back their school donation rebate, easily, quickly and online. We can get lost receipts for you too!

To date … View more
Have you paid a donation to a school in the last 5 years?

Did you know you can claim one third of this back? We've helped thousands of parents just like you get back their school donation rebate, easily, quickly and online. We can get lost receipts for you too!

To date we've refunded over $700,000 to Kiwi parents and know that there are millions still to go.

Watch the video below to see how it works.

Here is what happy parents have had to say:

"Many thanks!! The refund is now in my account!! Thank you for making this process so easy and straightforward!!"

"Wow that's fantastic. You guys rock!! Excellent service, really wrapped with that. Thanks so much :-) will totally spread the word."

Check out our Frequently Asked Questions. We'd love to help you next.
Calculate your refund here

2687 days ago

Nature up close at Canterbury Museum

Canterbury Museum

Erlend Haarberg snapped this pair of mountain hares scrapping over food one night in Norway. His arresting image is on display now at Canterbury Museum alongside almost 100 others as part of the exhibition ‘Wildlife Photographer of the Year’.

The photographs, which are on loan from … View more
Erlend Haarberg snapped this pair of mountain hares scrapping over food one night in Norway. His arresting image is on display now at Canterbury Museum alongside almost 100 others as part of the exhibition ‘Wildlife Photographer of the Year’.

The photographs, which are on loan from London’s Natural History Museum, showcase the incredible diversity of the natural world and tell important conservation stories. ‘Wildlife Photographer of the Year’ is free to visit, and it’s on until 18 November.
Find out more!

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2688 days ago

Want to Help?

The Team from Citizens Advice Christchurch Area

We still have spaces for volunteers at our North Branch (Fendalton Library) for the training course starting in September. If you have some spare time and are:
• interested in people information and issues
• able to listen
• open minded
• keen to learn
• eager to help others
• … View more
We still have spaces for volunteers at our North Branch (Fendalton Library) for the training course starting in September. If you have some spare time and are:
• interested in people information and issues
• able to listen
• open minded
• keen to learn
• eager to help others
• confident using a computer
• interested in researching to find things out
then you are a potential CAB Volunteer. If you would like further information, please call us on 0800 367 222 or email manager.cabchch@gmail.com

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