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2868 days ago

Christchurch City Council wants new fuel tax law to be widened

Nicole Mathewson Reporter from The Press

The Christchurch City Council wants the Government to widen new fuel tax laws to allow city and district councils to introduce the tax, not just regional authorities.

"The council encourages the select committee to acknowledge that urban areas outside of Auckland are also in need of funding… View more
The Christchurch City Council wants the Government to widen new fuel tax laws to allow city and district councils to introduce the tax, not just regional authorities.

"The council encourages the select committee to acknowledge that urban areas outside of Auckland are also in need of funding assistance and alternative revenue tools," Christchurch Mayor Lianne Dalziel says.

What do you think?

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2853 days ago

Shout your Mum a cruise for Mother's Day!

Lets Cruise

Lets Cruise is New Zealand's best online cruise agency and the perfect place to sort a present for your Mum for Mother's Day!

If you and your Mum love cruising as much as we do then jump on our website to see what's on offer. You could be cruising the Pacific Islands, discovering… View more
Lets Cruise is New Zealand's best online cruise agency and the perfect place to sort a present for your Mum for Mother's Day!

If you and your Mum love cruising as much as we do then jump on our website to see what's on offer. You could be cruising the Pacific Islands, discovering Vanuatu or exploring Fiji!

Happy cruising,
Mark Smith
Managing Director - Lets Cruise
Book a cruise here!

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2853 days ago

Is Shirley Christchurch's forgotten suburb?

Nicole Mathewson Reporter from The Press

For years Shirley residents have watched as millions of dollars have been poured into other Christchurch suburbs to build community centres, new swimming pools and libraries.

2854 days ago

Learn how to warm up this winter

Bishopdale Community Trust

Come along to our regular Monday coffee morning and hear Michael Begg from Community Energy Action Charitable Trust talk about how to ensure that your home is warm this winter. 🌞
Monday 7 May at 10.30am at 100 Farrington Avenue.

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2854 days ago

St John ‘Be Prepared’ FREE Seminar

Alpine View

Alpine View Lifestyle Village, Waitikiri are excited to host: The St John 'Be Prepared' Seminar. These free seminars have been designed to appeal to anyone over 60 and will help you to understand everything that occurs during a medical emergency and assist you to be mentally and … View moreAlpine View Lifestyle Village, Waitikiri are excited to host: The St John 'Be Prepared' Seminar. These free seminars have been designed to appeal to anyone over 60 and will help you to understand everything that occurs during a medical emergency and assist you to be mentally and physically prepared.

* BOOKINGS ESSENTIAL *

Seminars will be held on Tuesday 8th and Wednesday 9th May.

These seminars include guest speakers from both St John and Alpine View Lifestyle Village and include a complementary morning tea.

Contact us now to find out more or book your seat: Phone: 03 383 1333 or email: reception@alpineview.co.nz
Find out more!

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2855 days ago

New specials

Matthew from

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New specials at Gardenfresh Greengrocers Bishopdale starting Thursday 03rd May. And all I can think about now, is making a good old Kiwi Pavalova with delicious Kiwifruit on top. Hmmmmm.

Gold Kiwifruit: $2.99kg
Apples still from: … View more
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New specials at Gardenfresh Greengrocers Bishopdale starting Thursday 03rd May. And all I can think about now, is making a good old Kiwi Pavalova with delicious Kiwifruit on top. Hmmmmm.

Gold Kiwifruit: $2.99kg
Apples still from: 99ckg
Feijoas are now: $1.99kg

We have plenty more fresh local produce in-store arriving daily.

And don't forget, Mother's Day is just around the corner, so keep on an eye on the Facebook page. 😊

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2857 days ago
2856 days ago

Sewing Machine Quick Fix

Robyn from St Albans

Both my kids school uniforms need mending yet I don’t have a sewing machine. I could do by hand yet would only take a few minutes to whiz up on machine for a longer lasting result. If someone would be happy to do a quick simple fix for me or I’d be happy to do it on your machine please.

2856 days ago

Papanui High School Term 2 Nightclass Vacancies

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

Papanui High School still has vacancies in the following Nightclasses due to begin from next Monday 7 May.

MONDAY

Belly Dancing for Beginners
Dressmaking
General English Pre Intermediate and Upper Intermediate
Booty Barre - Fitness class
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Papanui High School still has vacancies in the following Nightclasses due to begin from next Monday 7 May.

MONDAY

Belly Dancing for Beginners
Dressmaking
General English Pre Intermediate and Upper Intermediate
Booty Barre - Fitness class
IELTS Preparation
Photography Beyond Beginners
Spanish for Beginners level 2
Ukulele for Beginners
Woodwork for Beginners
Ukulele and Guitar for Improvers

TUESDAY

Beekeeping
Mosaics
Photography for Beginners
Stone Carving for Beginners
Create a Luxe Scarf and Crochet for Beginners
Cake Design - The next step

WEDNESDAY

Quilling
Pilates for Beginners
Pilates with the Magic Circle
Public Speaking for Beginners
Spanish for Beginners
Thai Cooking
Woodwork Experienced

THURSDAY

Cake Design for Beginners
Dressmaking
Night Photography
Stone Carving Advanced
Yoga for Beginners
Barista - The Art of Good Coffee Making

WEEKEND COURSES
Furniture Restoration and Polishing
Upholstery Workshop
Soy Candle Making
Paverpol Sitting Lady
Paverpol Sculpture Mask on Canvas
For further information and enrolments please visit our website
www.papanui.school.nz... or email Barbara Roper rpb@papanui.school.nz or telephone our office on 3520701.

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2858 days ago

Looking for jars

Yvonne from Bryndwr

Hi all. I'm looking for about 30-40 baby food glass jars please.
Thanks!

2857 days ago

Cold ash goes in the red bin

The Team from Christchurch City Council

Is it time to clean your fire? Do you know that ash must be cool for five days and only goes in the red bin?
Find out why here: bit.ly...

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2857 days ago

Have you seen this homemade campervan?

Jo Haywood Reporter from Homed

How gorgeous is this teardrop campervan? Christchurch furniture designer Carlton Pezaro built it for his wife Sarah, using wood from his mother's Durham Street home that was wrecked by the quakes.

"It was a bit beyond my abilities," says Carlton, who persevered with the project … View more
How gorgeous is this teardrop campervan? Christchurch furniture designer Carlton Pezaro built it for his wife Sarah, using wood from his mother's Durham Street home that was wrecked by the quakes.

"It was a bit beyond my abilities," says Carlton, who persevered with the project over two years. The results are stunning. See more, here.

2857 days ago

Card Making Course

Bishopdale Community Trust

If you're interested in learning about making greeting cards contact us to register for our three part course.

Tuesdays, May 8, 15 and 22 at 1:00pm - 2.30pm
Cost: $20 for a set of 3 classes or $7 per individual class.

Contact Bishopdale Community Trust on 03 359 1741 or … View more
If you're interested in learning about making greeting cards contact us to register for our three part course.

Tuesdays, May 8, 15 and 22 at 1:00pm - 2.30pm
Cost: $20 for a set of 3 classes or $7 per individual class.

Contact Bishopdale Community Trust on 03 359 1741 or bctrust@xtra.co.nz to reserve a place.

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